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THE EFFECT OF COMPENSATION AND WORK MOTIVATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES IN THE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES SERVICE OF KARO DISTRICT

Binur
Abstract: To get the best results from the existence of employees in the organization, it is necessary to define the right strategy, including thinking about how to manage employees so that they want to achieve the vision and mission… ion of the organization. set out, and to create work motivation to achieve high performance and loyalty to the work of employees. The aim of this study was to know whether compensation and motivation at work affect performance. This study is a quantitative study, with a sample of 35 employees, with the results concluding that pay and work motivation have a significant effect in part on performance, which is highlighted by table t counts > t, after the test results, it is concluded that salary and work motivation have a simultaneous effect, this is shown by the calculated value F > table F. Wage and motivation work also provides almost all the variance values ​​of the performance variable, i.e. 87.9%. Based on the research results, the author suggests that leaders should care or develop policies related to compensation or ways to motivate employees. can increase employee loyalty and work capacity so it has a positive impact on performance

PROMOTING THE INTERNET IN RURAL AREAS THROUGH TRAINING FOR STUDENTS OF SMA HKBP DOLOK SANGGUL

Martin
Abstract: Women, especially housewives, hold a number of central functions in the family and are important economic resources. Empowerment of women is very important because it can create conditions, atmosphere, climate, which allows… ows the potential to develop. The main priority of empowerment is the creation of independence. Self-empowerment efforts have also been realized by groups of housewives who are PKM partners, consisting of three people joined in the "SMA HKBP" and three people from the "SMA HKBP" located in, Dolok Sanggul. The objectives of this PKM activity are: 1) help empower groups of housewives who desire to become entrepreneurs; 2) help PKM partners in creating skills and comfort in community life through entrepreneurship; 3) improve thinking, reading and writing skills or other skills such as internet use. The targets of this program are: 1) the formation of a new business in the field of handicrafts from rope or thread curry (macrame); 2) availability of production support tools to produce creative macramé products; 3) there is an increase in knowledge and skills in producing various types of creative macarame products and are in demand by consumers. The outputs of this program are: Entrepreneurship Module, Basic Financial Accounting Module, and Use of Technology, Information and Communication Module. The implementation method is carried out to achieve the purpose of community service through PKM activities through discussion methods, technical guidance/training, workshops, and mentoring. Through PKM activities, empowering partner groups to become entrepreneurs is expected to help empower groups of housewives who are PKM partners so that they can improve the welfare of families and surrounding communities in a concrete manner .    

Desain UI Dan UX Aplikasi Penjualan Kosmetik Menggunakan Metode Design Thinking

Rino Adi Kurniawan, Rina Firliana, Anita Sari Wardani
Abstract: Perkembangan di era teknologi globalisasi yang sangat cepat membawa banyak manfaat di berbagai bidang, salah satunya dalam bidang penjualan produk kosmetik. MsGlow Skincare Yuka Beauty memiliki potensi mengikuti perbisnisan… san secara online dengan memiliki produk kecantikan original. Untuk mendukung potensi tersebut maka dibutuhkan suatu aplikasi, tetapi sebelum membuat sebuah aplikasi membutuhkan perancangan user interface dari aplikasi penjualan kosmetik. Dalam merancang user interface dari aplikasi penjualan kosmetik ini menggunkan metode design thinking. Setelah melakukan perancangan ini hasil prototype diuji menggunakan pengujian kegunaan atau usability dengan metode Use Questionnaire. Dalam metode Use Questionnaire mempunyai aspek-aspek seperti Usefulness, Ease Of Learning, Ease Of Use dan Satisfaction. Dalam pengujian usability ini melakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner sebanyak 30 butir pernyataan kepada 20 orang evaluator dan menggunakan 5 point skala penilaian untuk mendapatkan data. Dari pengujian usability ini mendapatkan nilai 87% dari aspek kegunaan (usefulness), 84% dari aspek kemudahan penggunaan (ease of use), 89% pada aspek kemudahan dalam mempelajari (ease of learning), dan 85 % dari aspek kepuasan pengguna (satisfaction).

CURRICULUM REFORM IN INDONESIA

Ningrum, Rini Listiya, Akhmad Ali Mirza, Zaitun Qamariah
Abstract: Abstrak Artikel ini memberikan gambaran tentang sejarah reformasi kurikulum di Indonesia, kondisi kurikulum saat ini, proses reformasi kurikulum, serta tantangan dan implikasi penerapan Kurikulum baru. Artikel tersebut berpendapat… erpendapat bahwa reformasi kurikulum sangat penting bagi sistem pendidikan Indonesia untuk memenuhi kebutuhan siswanya dan mempersiapkan mereka menghadapi tantangan abad ke-21. Sistem pendidikan Indonesia menghadapi beberapa tantangan, khususnya di bidang kurikulum. Salah satu permasalahan utamanya adalah tidak adanya keselarasan antara kurikulum dan kebutuhan tenaga kerja, sehingga terjadi ketidaksesuaian antara keterampilan yang diajarkan di sekolah dengan yang dibutuhkan oleh pasar tenaga kerja. Selain itu, sistem pendidikan telah dikritik karena penekanannya yang berat pada hafalan dan hafalan, yang dipandang sebagai penghalang pengembangan pemikiran kritis dan keterampilan pemecahan masalah di kalangan siswa. Untuk mengatasi tantangan tersebut dan meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia, telah dilakukan berbagai upaya untuk mereformasi kurikulum selama bertahun-tahun. Reformasi kurikulum terbaru, Kurikulum 2013, bertujuan untuk meningkatkan relevansi kurikulum dengan kebutuhan dunia kerja, mempromosikan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan pemecahan masalah, serta membekali siswa dengan keterampilan yang dibutuhkan untuk abad ke-21. Namun, penerapan Kurikulum baru menghadapi beberapa tantangan, termasuk pelatihan guru yang tidak memadai, kurangnya sumber daya, dan penolakan dari pemangku kepentingan. Artikel ini diakhiri dengan menyoroti perlunya upaya berkelanjutan untuk memastikan keberhasilan penerapan Kurikulum baru dan memaksimalkan potensi dampaknya terhadap kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia.    Abstract This article provides an overview of the history of curriculum reform in Indonesia, the current state of the curriculum, the process of curriculum reform, and the challenges and implications of implementing the new Curriculum. The article argues that curriculum reform is crucial for Indonesia's education system to meet the needs of its students and prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century. The Indonesian education system has been facing several challenges, particularly in the area of curriculum. One of the main issues is the lack of alignment between the curriculum and the needs of the workforce, resulting in a mismatch between the skills taught in schools and those required by the labor market. Moreover, the education system has been criticized for its heavy emphasis on rote learning and memorization, which has been seen as a barrier to the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. To address these challenges and improve the quality of education in Indonesia, there have been multiple attempts to reform the curriculum over the years. The most recent curriculum reform, the 2013 Curriculum, aims to improve the relevance of the curriculum to the needs of the workforce, promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and equip students with the skills required for the 21st century. However, the implementation of the new Curriculum has faced several challenges, including inadequate teacher training, lack of resources, and resistance from stakeholders. The article concludes by highlighting the need for continued efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the new Curriculum and maximize its potential impact on the quality of education in Indonesia.

The Implementation Of Authentic Assessment In English Language Teaching

Ayu Sundari, Sabarun
Abstract: This study aims to compare four types of authentic assessment in an educational context: project assessment, portfolio assessment, written assessment, and performance assessment. The research method used is library research.… rch. The research findings show that authentic assessment is effective in promoting deep concept understanding and application of knowledge in real situations. Project assessment provides students with opportunities to integrate skills and knowledge in tasks relevant to the real world. Portfolio assessment allows students to reflect on their development holistically through a collection of work. Simulation assessments give students the experience of applying knowledge in a structured context. Case study assessments develop critical thinking skills in complex situations. In conclusion, educators need to consider learning objectives and student characteristics in choosing the appropriate type of authentic assessment. This research provides practical guidance for educators in designing effective assessments that motivate students. The results of this study encourage further discussion and research on the development of authentic assessment methods in education.

Risk Based Internal Auditing and Implementation on Organization

Ng, Judson, Juwenni, Juwenni, Chandrawati, Meliesa
Abstract: In recent years, risk-based internal audit has become increasingly important because it is considered an effective method to be applied in a business environment where risks are always changing. The purpose of this study… is that the authors want to describe the process and stages of risk-based internal audit and the implementation of risk-based internal audit in organizations. Therefore, the method used by the authors to collect data is a qualitative method. Qualitative method is research that focuses on the use of descriptive data from the results of secondary data observations. Secondary data is information that already exists from before and is a collection of data by researchers to complete data needs for research. In this study, risk-based internal audit is a way of thinking from internal audit, which in this study tries to explain the most important stages of the study process.

Profile of Students' Critical Thinking in Mathematical Contextual Problem Solving in terms of Independent Learning

Wardah, Afifah, Sumartono, Sumartono, Prastiwi, Lusiana
Abstract: Critical thinking is a careful and calculating thinking activity using complex reasoning and is essential in solving mathematical contextual problems. This study aimed to describe the profile of students' critical thinking… ng in solving mathematical contextual problems in terms of student independence. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with the subject of students at SMK, Dr. Soetomo Surabaya. Data collection techniques using questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The collected data is then analyzed through four stages: data reduction, triangulation, data presentation, and conclusion. The results showed that the critical thinking profile of subjects with high levels of learning independence was more complete than subjects with moderate and low levels of learning. Subjects with a high level of learning independence have a critical thinking profile that can use the right strategy to solve problems, complete, and correctly do calculations and explanations.

Contribution of Social Media Platforms in Tourism Promotion

Salem Seed Gebreel, Omar, Shuayb, Ayman
Abstract: This study sought to identify the role of social media platforms in tourism marketing and promotion. It was also to evaluate the extent to which social media platforms used to the purpose of tourism promotion in Libya, evaluate… valuate they're contributing to promoting tourism sites in Libya, and to evaluate their extent to which they succeeded in promoting tourism sites in Libya. The convenience sampling method was used in this study where the data was obtained from 120 respondents by using a questionnaire. The study concludes that social media platforms play a very sensitive and important role in the effectiveness of tourism marketing and promotion among all users of these media. Additionally, social media platforms have the ability to provide users with accurate and confident information about their destinations which helped them to make accurate decisions about their destinations and tourism sites that they thinking to travel to or visit. Moreover, the users of these platforms mentioned that since these platforms were available to the end-users it was characterized with their ease of use and provide the users of the ability to share and post their experiences and perspectives regarding the sites they visited. This will facilitate the opportunity for tourism destinations to share, marketing, and promoting their contents with their customers effectively and efficiently.

Workshop Pemanfaatan Tools Artificial Intelligence Dalam Pembelajaran Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru SMK Di Era Digital

William Ramdhan, Nurwati, Andrew Ramadhani
Abstract: Perkembangan teknologi digital, khususnya Artificial Intelligence (AI), menuntut guru untuk mampu mengintegrasikan teknologi secara efektif dalam proses pembelajaran. Namun, hasil identifikasi awal di SMK Al-Ma’asum Kisaran… saran menunjukkan bahwa sebagian guru masih memiliki keterbatasan pemahaman dan keterampilan dalam memanfaatkan tools AI untuk mendukung pembelajaran mendalam. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi guru dalam memanfaatkan tools AI sebagai pendukung perancangan pembelajaran, pengembangan media, dan asesmen adaptif. Solusi yang ditawarkan berupa kegiatan workshop berbasis praktik langsung yang dilaksanakan secara tatap muka pada Jumat, 21 November 2025, dengan melibatkan 28 guru SMK Al-Ma’asum Kisaran. Workshop memfokuskan pada pemanfaatan ChatGPT untuk penyusunan skenario pembelajaran berbasis Problem Based Learning (PBL) dan soal Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), Canva untuk perancangan media visual, Quizizz dan Kahoot untuk asesmen adaptif, serta PhET Interactive Simulations untuk visualisasi pembelajaran. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman pembelajaran mendalam dari 56% menjadi 82%, pemanfaatan AI dari 61% menjadi 87%, serta kemampuan menyusun modul ajar dari 58% menjadi 81%. Tingkat kepuasan peserta mencapai 94%, menunjukkan bahwa workshop efektif dalam meningkatkan kompetensi guru dan mendukung inovasi pembelajaran berbasis AI.