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The Influence of Online Shopping Applications on The Welfare of Traders in The Sungguminasa Traditional Market Area

Ruma, Zainal
Abstract: This research investigates the impact of using online shopping applications on the welfare of traditional market traders in the Sungguminasa Traditional Market area. This study explores changes in business patterns, income,… me, and living conditions of traditional market traders as a result of the penetration of online shopping applications. The research methods used include surveys, and interviews, to measure the extent to which online shopping applications influence their well-being. The results of this research provide valuable insight into economic and social changes in traditional markets due to continuously developing digital technology.

Development of Innovative Packaging Design for Madura Cassava Chips to Improve Product Competitiveness

Buyung Adi Dharma, Hermawan, Agus, Suharsono, Naswan
Abstract: This research aims to develop the design and packaging of Madurese Cassava Chips products at Mrs X's UMKM. The research method used is a research and development model using the ADDIE model. The sample used in this study… totalled 55 respondents. The data collection instrument used is a questionnaire sheet in the form of a google form. There are validation results from design experts and business practitioner experts, which are very feasible. The product was then tested on 55 respondents who were divided into two groups, namely 31 respondents were consumers of Madura Cassava Chips products who had purchased the product before development with the results being quite feasible to use and 24 respondents were consumers of Madura Cassava Chips products who had purchased the product after development with the results being very feasible to use. From the results of the pretest and posttest, it was found that there were differences in product packaging design on the competitiveness of Mrs X's MSMEs before and after developing the Madura Cassava Chips product packaging design. Based on the results that have been obtained, the development of the Madura Cassava Chips product design and packaging is very feasible to use

The Influence of Federal Funds Rate Volatility Before and During The Covid-19 Pandemic on Economic Stability in Asean Countries

Sidha Belanandra Radise, Etty Soesilowati, Agung Haryono
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the Federal Funds Rate before and during the Covid-19 pandemic on economic stability in five developing countries in the Southeast Asian region which are members of an… n economic and geopolitical organization, namely the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) to see short-term relationships. and long-term during that period. The indicators of economic stability used are the benchmark interest rate for deposits, the reference interest rate for loans, the balance of payments which includes exports and imports, inflation, exchange rates, and the money supply. In this study, the method used was the quantitative method and the data obtained was secondary data sourced from International Financial Statistics (IFS) from January 2015 to December 2022 which used the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) approach in the Eviews 9 application. The results found indicated that in the long run, the existence of FFR volatility has a positive effect on the Deposit and Export Reference Rates. While those that have a negative effect are Loan Reference Rates, Imports, Exchange Rate Inflation, and Money Supply. In the short term, the existence of the FFR interest rate has a positive effect on the Reference Rates for Deposits, Imports, and Inflation. While those that have a negative effect are Loan Reference Rates, Exports, Exchange Rates, and Money Supply

Analisis Potensi Dan Dampak Ekowisata Pantai Bohay Kabupaten Probolinggo

Fina Rofahiyatul Ma’lunah, Wiwin Maisyaroh
Abstract: Pantai Bohay merupakan salah satu destinasi ekowisata yang berada di Desa Binor, Kecamatan Paiton, Kabupaten Probolinggo. Kawasan ini memiliki berbagai potensi ekowisata yang didukung oleh keindahan panorama pantai, keberadaan… radaan terumbu karang, ekosistem mangrove, wisata kuliner berbasis hasil laut, serta keterlibatan masyarakat lokal dalam pengelolaannya. Di sisi lain, aktivitas ekowisata juga menimbulkan berbagai dampak yang perlu dikaji sebagai dasar pengembangan kawasan secara berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi potensi dan dampak ekowisata Pantai Bohay, serta menganalisis strategi pengembangannya menggunakan analisis SWOT. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi kasus. Subjek penelitian terdiri atas pengelola ekowisata Pantai Bohay, masyarakat lokal, dan wisatawan yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara semi terstruktur, dan studi dokumen. Analisis data menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman yang meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan, sedangkan strategi pengembangan dianalisis menggunakan SWOT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pantai Bohay memiliki potensi ekowisata yang meliputi ekowisata bahari berbasis terumbu karang, panorama pantai dan sunset, ekosistem mangrove, serta wisata kuliner hasil laut. Dampak positif yang ditimbulkan meliputi peningkatan pendapatan masyarakat, terbukanya lapangan kerja, meningkatnya partisipasi masyarakat dalam kegiatan konservasi, serta tumbuhnya kesadaran terhadap pelestarian lingkungan. Namun demikian, masih terdapat beberapa kendala, seperti keterbatasan fasilitas tertentu, pengelolaan mangrove yang belum optimal, dan ancaman terhadap ekosistem pesisir. Berdasarkan analisis SWOT, strategi pengembangan diarahkan pada penguatan potensi sumber daya alam dan kelembagaan lokal, peningkatan fasilitas pendukung, pengembangan atraksi ekowisata, serta penguatan upaya konservasi lingkungan. Bohay Beach is an ecotourism destination located in Binor Village, Paiton District, Probolinggo Regency. The area boasts various ecotourism potentials supported by scenic coastal views, coral reefs, mangrove ecosystems, seafood-based culinary tourism, and local community involvement in its management. However, ecotourism activities also generate impacts that require assessment to inform sustainable area development. This study aims to identify the ecotourism potential and impacts of Bohay Beach and to analyze development strategies using SWOT analysis. This study employs a qualitative approach using a case study design. Research subjects include Bohay Beach ecotourism managers, local community members, and tourists, selected via purposive sampling. Data collection involved observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis. Data analysis utilized the Miles and Huberman model—comprising data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing—while development strategies were analyzed using SWOT. The results indicate that Bohay Beach possesses ecotourism potential including coral reef-based marine ecotourism, coastal scenery and sunsets, mangrove ecosystems, and seafood culinary tourism. Positive impacts include increased community income, job creation, heightened community participation in conservation activities, and growing environmental awareness. Nevertheless, challenges remain, such as limited facilities, suboptimal mangrove management, and threats to the coastal ecosystem. Based on the SWOT analysis, development strategies focus on strengthening natural resource potential and local institutions, upgrading supporting facilities, developing ecotourism attractions, and reinforcing environmental conservation efforts.

Optimalisasi Strategi Promosi Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru Melalui Analisis Data Historis

Husna Gemasih, Erika Fahmi Ginting, Suci Andryani, Mutiara S. Simanjuntak
Abstract: Promosi penerimaan mahasiswa baru (PMB) merupakan salah satu faktor penting dalam meningkatkan jumlah dan kualitas calon mahasiswa. Namun, strategi promosi yang belum memanfaatkan data historis secara optimal dapat menyebabkan… babkan kegiatan promosi kurang tepat sasaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis data historis PMB sebagai dasar dalam menyusun strategi promosi yang lebih efektif pada Jurusan Teknologi Informasi dan Komputer Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif dengan memanfaatkan data sekunder PMB periode 2023–2025. Analisis dilakukan melalui tahapan data cleaning, transformasi data, statistik deskriptif, segmentasi calon mahasiswa, dan visualisasi data menggunakan dashboard analitik. Variabel yang dianalisis meliputi program studi, asal sekolah, jurusan asal sekolah, kecamatan, kabupaten/kota, provinsi, jalur masuk, dan sumber informasi pendaftar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar pendaftar berasal dari Provinsi Aceh, khususnya Kabupaten Aceh Utara dan Kota Lhokseumawe, dengan dominasi lulusan jurusan IPA serta peminat terbesar pada Program Studi Teknik Informatika. Instagram dan website menjadi sumber informasi utama bagi calon mahasiswa. Pemanfaatan data historis melalui visualisasi data mampu memberikan informasi yang lebih komprehensif mengenai karakteristik calon mahasiswa sehingga dapat mendukung pengambilan keputusan dalam penyusunan strategi promosi PMB yang lebih terarah, efektif, dan berbasis data. New student admissions (PMB) promotion is an important factor in increasing the number and quality of prospective students. However, promotional strategies that do not optimally utilize historical data can result in less targeted promotional activities. This study aims to analyze historical PMB data as a basis for developing a more effective promotional strategy in the Information and Computer Technology Department of the Lhokseumawe State Polytechnic. The study uses a descriptive quantitative approach utilizing secondary PMB data for the 2023–2025 period. The analysis was carried out through the stages of data cleaning, data transformation, descriptive statistics, prospective student segmentation, and data visualization using an analytical dashboard. The variables analyzed included study program, school of origin, major of origin of school, sub-district, regency/city, province, admission route, and applicant information sources. The results show that most applicants come from Aceh Province, especially North Aceh Regency and Lhokseumawe City, with a predominance of science graduates and the greatest interest in the Informatics Engineering Study Program. Instagram and websites are the main sources of information for prospective students. The use of historical data through data visualization can provide more comprehensive information regarding the characteristics of prospective students so that it can support decision-making in developing more targeted, effective, and data-based PMB promotion strategies. 

SCHOOL-PARENT COMMUNICATION PRACTICES FROM AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE AND THEIR IMPACT ON STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Muhibbudin Irsyad, Devi Sulaeman, Mia Audina Musyadad, Agus, Asep, Asep Supriatna
Abstract: Education is an ecosystem involving various elements, with the family as its primary foundation. Schools then act as strategic partners, continuing, strengthening, and developing the educational process in a systematic and… nd structured manner. Effective and valuable communication is believed to be able to build sustainable educational synergy. This study aims to analyze school-parent communication practices from an Islamic perspective and their impact on student learning outcomes at Nurul Hidayah Elementary School in Kutawaluya District. The study used a qualitative approach with a case study. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies, then analyzed interactively through the stages of reduction, presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results indicate that communication practices occur formally and informally, are integrated with the values of trust and deliberation, and encourage active parental involvement in home learning support. Dialogic and persuasive communication contributes to improved student discipline, learning readiness, and responsibility. Integrating Islamic values into communication practices strengthens collaborative relationships between schools and families. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of developing an Islamic values-based educational communication model as a strategy to strengthen school-parent partnerships in improving student learning outcomes.

FORMATION OF PAIRS AND GROUP TO IMPROVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS OF GRADE VI STUDENTS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 060878

Eva Betty Simanjuntak, Dea Yuanita Nasution, Hiskia Rahmadani, Joy Gracia Pakpahan, Rizka Amelia, Winda Nainggolan
Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of group learning methods in improving the English skills of sixth-grade students at SD Negeri 060878. Using a qualitative approach involving direct interviews, questionnaires,… s, and documentation, this study identified three main problems that hinder the success of group learning: gender differences affecting group formation, difficulty ensuring the active participation of each member, and relatively long time for group management. The results of the study indicate that these problems cause group learning to be less effective and have an impact on the decline in students' English skills. Therefore, strategies such as forming inclusive groups, clear division of tasks, the use of participatory observation instruments, the utilization of technology, and the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning approach are recommended to improve the effectiveness of group learning and students' English skills. This study provides an important contribution to developing English teaching methods at the elementary school level by considering social aspects and more effective classroom management.

PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR BERBASIS CERITA BERGAMBAR UNTUK MENINGKAT PEMAHAMAN BELAJAR BAHASA INDONESIA PADA KELAS II DI SD NEGERI 95 PALEMBANG

Yuyun Desti, Liza Murniviyanti, Aldora Pratama
Abstract: The development of illustrated story-based teaching materials to improve understanding of learning Indonesian in class II, has the goal of knowing the development of understanding of learning Indonesian that is valid, practical… actical and effective. The type of research used by researchers in developing teaching materials based on picture stories is research and development, development refers to the ADDIE model consisting of analysis design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The research subjects were class IIA and IIB students of Public Elementary School 95 Palembang with a total of 36 students. The data collection techniques used in the study were questionnaires and documentation, based on the results of expert validator research from the three fields, namely media, material, and language where the validator in In this development, there are 2 validators covering the three fields, so the validator percentage results from the two experts are 3.80 which are categorized as "valid". Then the teacher's response practicality test obtained a percentage result of 87.49%, categorized as "very practical", then the one to one trial obtained a percentage value of 87.49% categorized as very practical, then the small group trial obtained a percentage value of 79.27 %. And the last test of the potential effect test obtained a percentage value of 90.00% which was categorized as very effective.  

TRANSFORMASI SUMBER DAYA LOKAL MENJADI PRODUK BERNILAI JUAL: WORKSHOP MOTIVASI BERWIRAUSAHA BAGI MAHASISWA

Hi. Posi, Sahrul, Irsad Muhammad, Nasrula Kaiyeli, Suharli Manoma
Abstract: North Halmahera Regency has abundant natural resources, but their utilization is still limited to the sale of raw materials with low economic value. This community service activity aims to foster entrepreneurial motivation… on among Hein Namotemo University students by transforming local resources into high-value products. The method used is Participatory Learning and Action (PLA), which includes the stage of observing local potential, a motivational workshop, and mentoring in developing a simple business model. The results of the activity showed a 90% increase in student understanding in identifying business opportunities based on regional potential. In addition, a student business startup group was formed that was able to design innovative product value propositions. The conclusion of this community service is that the motivational workshop is effective in changing the mindset of students from job seekers to business opportunity creators by leveraging regional comparative advantages.

MENUMBUHKAN LITERASI ANAK TUMBUHKAN INSPIRASI DI SDN CIKONENG DESA TUGU UTARA KECAMATAN CISARUA KABUPATEN BOGOR

Anwar, Syaiful, Mujito, Mujito, Hardianti, Dwi Tiara
Abstract: This activity aims to foster children’s literacy as an effort to enhance inspiration at SDN Cikoneng, Tugu Utara Village, Cisarua Sub-district, Bogor Regency. Children’s literacy is considered a key factor in developing… ing critical and creative thinking skills that can influence their personal and academic growth. Through approaches involving various reading, writing, and discussion activities, this literacy program is expected to encourage students’ motivation and inspiration to further develop their potential. This activity examines various methods applied in literacy practices, such as providing engaging reading materials, training in creative writing skills, and organizing interactive discussions that actively involve students. The expected outcomes include an increased interest in reading and writing, as well as the formation of positive attitudes toward the learning process, which can have a long-term impact on students’ academic and character development. The findings of this study provide insights into the importance of literacy as a means to improve the quality of education at the elementary level, as well as a source of inspiration for students to achieve their best potential.