This study aims to analyze human capital financial performance in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with payment gateway as a mediating variable. In this study, human capital is measured based on the skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by MSME entrepreneurs, while financial performance is measured based on profitability and operational efficiency. The results of the study indicate that human capital has a positive influence on the use of payment gateways, which in turn has a positive impact on improving the financial performance of MSMEs. The results of payment gateways are not significant on financial performance. Furthermore, there is an insignificant influence of human capital on the use of payment gateways that do not affect financial performance. These findings provide evidence that increasing human capital in MSMEs through mastery of payment technology can improve operational efficiency and overall financial performance.

Research Objectives: Mental and psychological health are key assets for athletes to achieve success. One psychological aspect is self-confidence and anxiety prior to a match. Currently, these aspects significantly influence an athlete's ability to understand the game pattern. Therefore, knowledge regarding anxiety and self-confidence in athletes before a match begins is necessary. Purpose : This study aims to determine the levels of anxiety and self-confidence among male futsal athletes before a match. Methods:  The methodology employed is quantitative descriptive, utilizing a questionnaire comprising 31 items administered to 12 male futsal athletes. Data were analyzed descriptively using percentages and categorized according to the categories corresponding to each score obtained. Results will be presented using tables and frequency diagrams. Results: The study found that 75% of athletes still had high anxiety levels and 75% had high self-confidence levels. The lowest anxiety score was 8.33%, and self-confidence scores were in the high and very high categories. Conclusion: It is recommended that athletes regularly engage in mental training to reduce anxiety levels and maintain and enhance self-confidence, thereby optimizing performance during matches. Additionally, further research is needed involving a larger and more diverse sample, including gender differences, to identify other influencing factors.

This study aims to describe the effect of training, emotional intelligence and work discipline on employee work productivity at Sinar Steak House. This study was conducted for 6 (six) months, starting from November 2024 to April 2025. The respondents of this study were 32 (thirty-two) Sinar Steak House employees. The instrument used was a questionnaire to collect data from training variables, emotional intelligence variables and work discipline variables. The data analysis techniques used were validity testing, reliability testing, descriptive analysis, normality testing, multiple linear regression analysis, partial hypothesis testing or t-test and calculation of the coefficient of determination. Determination of the results of descriptive analysis for training variables, emotional intelligence variables and work discipline are in the very good category. Based on partial analysis, training has a positive and significant effect on employee work productivity at Sinar Steak. For the emotional intelligence variable, it has a partial positive and significant effect on employee work productivity at Sinar Steak. For the work discipline variable, it has a partial positive and significant effect on employee work productivity at Sinar Steak. Based on the simultaneous analysis of training, emotional intelligence and work discipline, it has a positive and significant effect on employee work productivity at Sinar Steak.

Financial performance analysis using the ratio analysis method is very effective for knowing the finances of a company or business, which includes both internal and external aspects. In addition, financial performance analysis functions to evaluate the financial condition of the company, which aims to make a decision on a financial problem that occurs. So that there will be improvements in financial performance in the future period. This study uses a quantitative method, focusing on the company's financial performance. The types and sources of data used are secondary data in the form of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and data needed from 2022-2024, the data is taken from UMKM or Family Camp Outdoor businesses. UMKM located in the West Bandung Regency area is engaged in the field of outdoor equipment rental services for those who have a hobby of being active or adventuring in nature. Researchers will analyze the financial performance of this business using the ratio analysis method. The analysis used is a quantitative analysis consisting of liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, and profitability ratios. Based on the research, the research results obtained from UMKM or Family Camp Outdoor businesses have good performance. This is proven quite well using the liquidity ratio, solvency ratio and profitability ratio which results in increasing financial performance every year. The financial performance results of the Family Camp Outdoor UMKM can be said to be very good.

Acne vulgaris is a common form of inflammation that affects the polysebaceous unit, and is common among young adults and adolescents. Acne vulgaris is characterized by the presence of papules, comedones, nodules and pustules. This study aims to examine the relationship between sunscreen use and the severity of acne vulgaris in medical faculty students at Muhammadiyah University, Semarang. This study used a cross-sectional design. The sample in this study were students from the medical faculty at Muhammadiyah University, Semarang, who were included in the inclusion criteria. This research data was taken through a questionnaire distributed via zoom meeting. Data analysis in this study used the Spearman Rank test. The results of the analysis, it was found that there was a relationship between the use of sunscreen and the degree of acne vulgaris in medical faculty students at Muhammadiyah University, Semarang. (p = 0.041).

This study aims to analyze the influence of service quality and brand trust on customer loyalty at Café Hill & Tiff in Palopo City. A quantitative approach was employed, with data collected through questionnaires distributed to 35 respondents who are customers of the café. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression to examine both simultaneous and partial effects between variables. The results show that service quality and brand trust simultaneously have a significant influence on customer loyalty, with a significance value of 0.011 (< 0.05) and an F-value of 5.365 (> F-table 3.35). Partially, both variables also have a positive and significant impact. The coefficient of determination (R²) indicates that 28.4% of the variation in customer loyalty can be explained by service quality and brand trust, while the remaining 71.6% is influenced by other factors outside this study. These findings underscore the importance of consistently delivering quality service and building brand trust as strategic efforts to maintain customer loyalty amid increasing business competition.

This study aims to determine the effect of influencer marketing on purchase decisions with brand trust and brand image as intervening variables, focusing on users of PIXY compact powder cosmetics among Generation Z in Cilegon City. The research method employed was quantitative, utilizing data collected through questionnaires and a literature review. The study population consisted of 160 respondents who met the criteria of being part of Generation Z and users of PIXY compact powder cosmetics. The sampling technique employed was non-probability sampling, specifically accidental sampling. The analysis method employed was Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), utilizing the statistical tool SmartPLS 4 Professional for analysis.The results of this study: influencer marketing has a negative but insignificant effect on purchase decision, influencer marketing has a positive and significant effect on brand trust, influencer marketing has a positive and significant effect on brand image, brand trust has a positive and significant effect on purchase decision, brand image has a positive and significant effect on purchase decision, brand trust has a positive and significant mediating effect on influencer marketing toward purchase decision, brand image has a positive and significant mediating effect on influencer marketing toward purchase decision.

This study aims to reveal the process of searching for life’s meaning undertaken by the main character in the novel Hector and the Search for Happiness by François Lelord through Viktor E. Frankl’s logotherapy theory. Modern life, characterized by routine, social pressure, and material achievement, often leads to a sense of meaninglessness (existential vacuum). The character Hector is portrayed as a successful psychiatrist who, despite his external accomplishments, feels unfulfilled. This research employs a qualitative-descriptive approach using close reading and content analysis of the novel’s narrative and dialogue. The findings indicate that the protagonist experiences an existential emptiness, prompting an inner journey through the three core values of logotherapy: creative value, experiential value, and attitudinal value. Hector’s journey reflects an existential transformation toward a more meaningful life. These findings demonstrate how literature can serve as a reflective medium for understanding the psychological dynamics of modern individuals facing a crisis of meaning.

Entrepreneurship plays an important role as a driving force in a country's economic development. University students, as prospective graduates, have great potential to develop into creative and independent young entrepreneurs. Therefore, it is important to explore the factors that influence the emergence of entrepreneurial intent among students. This study aims to examine the extent to which financial literacy influences entrepreneurial intent, as well as to investigate whether knowledge of technopreneurship can strengthen this relationship as a moderating variable. This study employs a quantitative approach with data analysis using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) technique with the assistance of WarpPLS software. The respondents in this study consisted of 81 students from the Economics Education Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Surabaya State University, class of 2021. The results of the study indicate that financial literacy has a positive and significant influence on students' entrepreneurial intentions. In other words, the higher the level of financial literacy among students, the greater their desire to enter the world of entrepreneurship. However, technopreneurship knowledge does not play a moderating role in this relationship. This indicates that technopreneurship knowledge is largely conceptual and has not yet been applied in actual entrepreneurial activities.

Pasta dough, or fresh pasta, is a flour-based food product that is popular globally but has limitations in shelf life. This study aims to develop an innovative pasta dough by adding kluwek (Pangium edule), a local Indonesian ingredient, to enhance flavor, texture, aroma, and color. Kluwek was chosen due to its bioactive compounds, such as tannins, healthy fats, and minerals, as well as its potential as a natural flavor enhancer (umami) and preservative. This experimental study used variations of kluwek addition (8%, 10%, 12%) to the basic pasta dough (wheat flour, egg, salt). Data were collected through organoleptic tests by 30 panelists (trained and semi-trained) to evaluate color, aroma, taste, texture, and overall preference, as well as laboratory tests for proximate analysis (moisture, protein, fat, fiber, ash, carbohydrates, and tannins). The organoleptic test results showed that the 12% kluwek concentration produced pasta with a moderately brown color (score: 3.10), a moderate aroma (3.07), a sufficiently savory taste (3.03), and a chewy texture (3.43), which was significantly preferred over the 8% and 10% concentrations (p<0.05). Proximate analysis revealed superior nutritional content, including protein (13.80%), healthy fats (5.10%), fiber (2.05%), and tannins (0.41%). The moisture (24.05%) and ash (0.31%) levels met the SNI 3551:2015 standard for fresh pasta. In conclusion, the addition of 12% kluwek produces pasta with acceptable sensory properties and higher nutritional value. This innovation not only enriches the diversification of locally sourced pasta products but also opens opportunities for the commercialization of functional foods. Recommendations for further research include shelf-life stability testing, cyanide residue toxicity assessment, and formulation optimization with other additives.