This study aims to analyze the financial performance of the Merangin Regency Government in the 2017-2023 budget year using the financial ratio analysis method. The ratios used include the regional financial independence ratio, the effectiveness and efficiency ratio of Regional Original Income (PAD), the activity ratio (spending harmony), the growth ratio, and the budget solvency ratio. The data used in this study are secondary data obtained from the realization report of the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD) of Merangin Regency during the study period. The results of the analysis show that the financial performance of Merangin Regency fluctuates from year to year. The PAD effectiveness and efficiency ratio shows a fairly good level of effectiveness, although its efficiency still needs to be improved. The regional financial independence ratio is still relatively low, indicating a fairly high dependence on transfer funds from the central government. The activity ratio shows that the allocation of spending is still used more for operational spending than capital spending, which has an impact on the region's ability to build long-term infrastructure. This study provides recommendations for the Merangin Regency Government to improve its strategy in optimizing PAD and managing the budget more efficiently and oriented towards sustainable development..

This study aims to evaluate the completeness of inpatient daily census data and its impact on bed utilization efficiency at Assyifa Hospital Sukabumi using the 5M framework (Man, Machine, Method, Material, Money). Accurate inpatient census recording is essential for effective hospital management, particularly in optimizing bed occupancy rates and ensuring efficient resource allocation. However, issues related to incomplete data entry often lead to inaccuracies in bed utilization monitoring. By applying a qualitative descriptive approach, this research explores various factors influencing census completeness and their implications for bed usage. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, involving 37 nurses responsible for census recording. The findings reveal that human factors such as workload and understanding of standard operating procedures, technological limitations, procedural inconsistencies, inadequate supporting materials, and insufficient financial support are significant contributors to census incompleteness. Recommendations include enhancing staff training, improving technological systems, clarifying standard procedures, ensuring adequate materials, and allocating sufficient funding. This study provides valuable insights for hospitals aiming to improve their data recording processes and optimize resource utilization effectively.

This study examines software testing on a Web-Based Population Data Management System in Penarukan Village. The goal is to ensure system reliability and functionality before implementation. The testing process includes Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Validation Testing, and System Testing. Unit Testing verifies individual functions, Integration Testing ensures module interaction, Validation Testing assesses compliance with user needs, and System Testing evaluates overall system performance. The results confirm that key features such as data management, birth and death registration, and population movement tracking function correctly. Comprehensive testing minimizes errors, making the system stable, secure, and user-oriented.

Management and characteristics of B3 waste at PT Ketenagalistrikan based on the potential hazards produced have been carried out by grouping and storing B3 waste based on physical, chemical and based on potential hazards with the aim of security and safety in the Temporary Storage Warehouse for B3 Waste. PT. Ketenagalistrikan has implemented a comprehensive Hazardous and Toxic Materials (B3) waste management system based on Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021 and Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry No. 6 of 2021. Power plant operational activities produce various types of B3 waste such as used oil, used batteries, and other contaminated materials. B3 waste management is carried out through the stages of identification, sorting, containerization, labeling, temporary storage at licensed B3 TPS, as well as transportation and processing by licensed third parties. A quarterly recording and reporting system to environmental agencies is also carried out routinely. This program has succeeded in reducing the risk of environmental pollution and increasing the company's compliance with applicable B3 waste management regulations. Occupational Safety and Health (K3) at PT. Electricity, especially in the handling and storage of Hazardous and Toxic Materials (B3) waste, also plays an important role in avoiding unwanted things. B3 waste generated from PT. Ketenagalistrikan office operations such as used lubricants, batteries, used TL lamps, printer cartridges, and other electronic equipment require special handling in accordance with Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021. Compliance with K3 standards in the storage of B3 waste is an effort to minimize the risk of environmental pollution and potential health problems for workers. The implementation of K3 in the storage of B3 waste in PT. Ketenagalistrikan offices not only fulfills regulatory obligations but also supports the company's commitment to environmental sustainability in accordance with ISO 14001:2015, as well as ensuring the safety and health of its workers.

This study aims to analyze the impact of online learning on students' learning independence at the secondary school level. The research is motivated by the significant shift in the education system due to the pandemic, which required students to adapt to technology-based distance learning. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, utilizing data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation, supported by quantitative questionnaires from previous studies. The findings indicate that online learning has both positive and negative effects on students' learning independence. Positive impacts include increased student responsibility in completing assignments, ease of accessing learning materials anytime and anywhere, and enhanced parental involvement in supporting their children's learning at home. However, negative effects were also identified, such as students' tendency to engage excessively in gaming, reduced effectiveness of the learning process, and delays in task submission due to workload accumulation. Regression analysis results show a significant influence between online learning and learning independence, although the effect is moderate to low in some cases. Factors such as learning motivation, self-efficacy, and the support of the online learning environment play crucial roles in shaping student independence. The study recommends collaboration among government, schools, teachers, parents, and the wider community to improve the quality and quantity of online learning facilities, as well as more varied learning strategies to optimally support the development of students' learning independence.

This research examines the influence of effective communication on the success of lobbying and negotiation. Lobbying and negotiation, although differing in their approaches (lobbying is one-way persuasive, negotiation is interactive and involves bargaining), both aim to influence decisions or reach agreements. The success of both heavily relies on effective communication, which includes building relationships, understanding the interlocutor, and overcoming communication barriers. Effective communication strategies involve thorough planning, persuasive communication, conflict management, and understanding the context and interests of all parties. Literature studies show that effective communication is a key success factor, building trust, delivering persuasive messages, managing conflicts, building consensus, and understanding the needs of other parties. Persuasive, assertive, and nonverbal communication also play a crucial role in reaching mutually beneficial agreements. In conclusion, effective communication increases the chances of successful lobbying and negotiation.

Teknesium-99m (99mTc) merupakan radioisotop yang paling banyak digunakan dalam pencitraan medis karena karakteristiknya yang ideal, seperti waktu paruh pendek (6 jam) dan emisi gamma yang sesuai untuk deteksi dengan kamera gamma. Saat ini, 99mTc diproduksi secara konvensional melalui peluruhan Molibdenum-99 (99Mo) yang diperoleh dari reaktor nuklir. Namun, tantangan dalam pasokan 99Mo, masalah limbah radioaktif, serta kekhawatiran terkait proliferasi nuklir mendorong penelitian alternatif produksi 99mTc menggunakan siklotron melalui reaksi nuklir langsung. Studi ini membandingkan kedua metode berdasarkan efisiensi produksi, risiko proliferasi, biaya, dan dampak lingkungan melalui literature review. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa produksi berbasis reaktor lebih efisien tetapi memiliki isu limbah, sementara siklotron lebih ramah lingkungan namun masih memiliki tantangan teknis. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa meskipun produksi 99mTc melalui reaktor masih menjadi metode utama secara global, pengembangan teknologi siklotron menjadi solusi potensial yang dapat meningkatkan keberlanjutan pasokan 99mTc di masa depan. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan penelitian lebih lanjut untuk meningkatkan efisiensi produksi 99mTc menggunakan siklotron agar dapat menjadi alternatif yang lebih kompetitif.

Secure image transmission is increasingly vital in the digital era, especially against emerging quantum threats. This study proposes a hybrid image encryption scheme that integrates Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) using the BB84 protocol with a combination of 7-dimensional (7D) and 2-dimensional (2D) hyperchaotic systems to achieve robust security. The BB84 protocol facilitates quantum-assisted key exchange, ensuring resistance to eavesdropping, while the hyperchaotic systems provide high entropy and complex randomness, utilized in a layered permutation-substitution encryption framework. The initial seeds for chaotic sequences are derived using a SHA-512 hash of both the input image and quantum-generated key, ensuring uniqueness and sensitivity. Experimental validation was conducted using several benchmark images. The information entropy values of the ciphered images reached up to 7.9993, indicating excellent randomness. Differential analysis showed high resistance to small perturbations, with NPCR exceeding 99.61% and UACI averaging around 33.47%, which meet standard security thresholds. Histogram and chi-square tests confirmed the uniform pixel distribution, with chi-square values below 280, satisfying the randomness criterion for 8-bit images. Furthermore, correlation coefficients of adjacent pixels dropped to near zero, evidencing effective decorrelation. The encryption scheme also demonstrated robustness to data loss, as shown by the successful decryption of partially corrupted cipher images. Robustness testing under partial data loss (200×200-pixel blocks) also demonstrated visual recoverability and algorithm resilience. Overall, the proposed BB84-assisted dual-hyperchaotic encryption scheme offers a secure and computationally effective solution for protecting sensitive image data, making it suitable for post-quantum secure communications.