Abstract:This study aims to analyze students’ experiences in conducting self-assessment using the Duolingo Speak application in speaking skills learning at a higher education institution in Indonesia. The focus of this research covers…
covers five main aspects, namely: students’ self-assessment strategies, increased speaking confidence, improved vocabulary mastery, challenges encountered while using Duolingo Speak, and the enhancement of learner autonomy. This study employs a qualitative approach with a case study method, which aims to gain an in-depth understanding of students’ experiences in utilizing Duolingo Speak as a self-assessment tool in speaking learning. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and documentation involving five students selected through purposive sampling, namely students who had used Duolingo Speak for at least one semester. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis through data organization, coding, theme identification, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that the use of Duolingo Speak provides positive learning experiences for students. The application helps students apply various self-assessment strategies, increases speaking confidence, enriches vocabulary mastery, and fosters learner autonomy. However, several challenges were also found, such as limitations in speech recognition accuracy and feedback that is not yet sufficiently detailed to support optimal reflective learning. Overall, Duolingo Speak can serve as an effective supporting tool in speaking skills instruction when combined with structured self-assessment guidance from lecturers, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning.
Abstract:Fractional premium schemes in life insurance generally follow two main approaches: True Fractional Premiums, which are easy to implement but less fair to policyholders who die mid-period, and Apportionable Fractional Premiums,…
miums, which are more actuarially fair but administratively more complex. This study designs a Hybrid Fractional Premiums model that combines both approaches through a weighted linear combination using parameter , based on the 2023 Indonesian Mortality Table (TMPI), a 5% interest rate, a 10-year coverage period, and monthly premium payments. This descriptive quantitative study applies actuarial mathematics, covering the present value of insurance benefits, true fractional, apportionable fractional, and hybrid annuity factors, up to premium determination using the equivalence principle. The results show that the hybrid premium consistently lies between the true fractional and apportionable premiums, increases sharply with the insured's age, and is higher for males than females due to differences in mortality rates. Changes in the value of have a linear effect on the premium, although the impact is relatively small (a difference of less than IDR 200 per month). The hybrid model with is recommended as the optimal balance between actuarial fairness and ease of implementation, offering a more flexible alternative for premium determination in Indonesia's life insurance industry.
Abstract:Village infrastructure development planning often faces challenges in determining priorities due to limited budget allocations and assessment mechanisms that still tend to be subjective. This study aims to build an objective,…
tive, transparent, and measurable Decision Support System (DSS) to determine the priority order of infrastructure development proposals in Asam Jawa Village, Torgamba District. The applied solution integrates the Rank Order Centroid (ROC) method to calculate criteria weighting based on relative importance, and the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method to process the alternative ranking calculation. The evaluation was conducted on 23 physical infrastructure proposals using four main criteria: urgency level (C1), physical condition (C2), benefits (C3), and population size (C4). The results indicate that alternative A4 (Construction of Borehole Well and Public Toilet at Field) and alternative A18 (Sejahtera Street Concrete Cast) achieved the highest preference score of 1.000000, followed by other infrastructure proposals in a structured manner. The combined use of ROC and SAW methods is proven to be effective and consistent in generating accurate rural development priority rankings. The integration of these two methods facilitates village government officials in making accountable decisions while minimizing cognitive bias risks in optimizing development budget allocation.
Abstract:Student grade data is personal data that must be protected under Indonesian Law Number 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection, yet the rising number of data breaches in the education sector shows that such protection has…
not been optimally implemented. This study implements the 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm combined with Huffman compression to protect the confidentiality and integrity of student grade files in Excel (.xlsx) format, and evaluates its effectiveness through functional, performance, and security testing. The system was developed as a Python desktop application with a CustomTkinter interface, in which the encryption process runs Huffman compression before AES-128, while integrity verification uses SHA-256 hashing. Testing was conducted on seven student grade files from MA Ma'ahid Kudus. The results show that all files were successfully encrypted and decrypted without failure or data alteration, with encryption times of 0.0142-0.0828 seconds and decryption times of 0.0046-0.1417 seconds. The SHA-256 hash values of the original and decrypted files were identical for all samples, yielding 100% recovery accuracy, while the file size increase from padding and header insertion ranged only from 1,092 to 1,101 bytes. The study concludes that the combination of AES-128 and Huffman compression is an effective and efficient solution for protecting student grade data in educational institutions.
Abstract:Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan upaya guru dalam mengatasi kesulitan belajar siswa inklusi di SMP Negeri 12 Solok Selatan. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui…
i observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru melakukan berbagai upaya untuk membantu siswa inklusi dalam proses pembelajaran. Upaya tersebut meliputi pemberian bimbingan dan motivasi belajar, penerapan pendekatan individual untuk membangun komunikasi yang efektif, pemberian dukungan emosional dan psikologis, pelibatan orang tua melalui konsultasi maupun kunjungan rumah, serta mendorong siswa melakukan refleksi dan menemukan strategi belajar yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan mereka. Berbagai upaya tersebut dilakukan secara bertahap dan berkelanjutan dengan melibatkan kerja sama antara guru mata pelajaran, guru bimbingan dan konseling, orang tua, serta teman sebaya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan yang bersifat personal dan kolaboratif dapat membantu siswa inklusi lebih percaya diri, aktif dalam pembelajaran, serta memperoleh dukungan yang sesuai dengan karakteristik dan kebutuhan belajarnya.
This study aims to describe teachers' efforts in overcoming the learning difficulties experienced by inclusive students at SMP Negeri 12 Solok Selatan. The research employed a qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings revealed that teachers implemented various strategies to support inclusive students in the learning process. These efforts included providing guidance and learning motivation, applying individualized approaches to establish effective communication, offering emotional and psychological support, involving parents through consultations and home visits, and encouraging students to reflect on and develop learning strategies that suit their needs. These initiatives were carried out gradually and continuously through collaboration among subject teachers, counseling teachers, parents, and peers. The study indicates that personal and collaborative approaches can help inclusive students become more confident, actively participate in classroom learning, and receive support that aligns with their individual characteristics and learning needs. Therefore, the role of teachers is essential in creating an inclusive learning environment that supports the academic and personal development of students.
Abstract:Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika Provinsi Jambi masih melaksanakan proses pencatatan dan monitoring barang masuk secara manual menggunakan dokumen administrasi dan aplikasi perkantoran sederhana, sehingga menimbulkan kendala…
dala berupa kesalahan pencatatan, keterlambatan pencarian data, dan kesulitan penyusunan laporan. Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang Sistem Monitoring dan Pengelolaan Barang Masuk Berbasis Web untuk membantu proses pencatatan, monitoring, pencarian, dan pelaporan data barang masuk secara lebih efektif. Metode pengembangan yang digunakan adalah Waterfall, meliputi analisis kebutuhan, perancangan, implementasi, pengujian, dan pemeliharaan, dengan pemodelan menggunakan UML serta basis data MySQL. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem yang dibangun mampu mempermudah proses pencatatan barang, mempercepat pencarian data, meningkatkan akurasi penyimpanan data, serta menyederhanakan penyusunan laporan secara otomatis.
The Communication and Informatics Office of Jambi Province still records and monitors incoming goods manually using administrative documents and basic office applications, resulting in recording errors, delayed data retrieval, and difficulties in report preparation. This study aims to design a Web-Based Monitoring and Management System for Incoming Goods to support recording, monitoring, searching, and reporting processes more effectively. The system was developed using the Waterfall method, covering requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance, modeled with UML and a MySQL database. The results show that the developed system simplifies the recording of goods, accelerates data search, improves data storage accuracy, and streamlines automatic report generation.
Abstract:This study examines how leadership and work-life balance influence employee performance directly and indirectly through employee engagement at the Fisheries Service of Central Maluku Regency. A descriptive quantitative,…
causal-correlational design was applied to the entire population of 49 employees using total sampling. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, path analysis, and Sobel tests to estimate direct, indirect, and mediating effects. The findings show that leadership significantly affects employee engagement (beta = 0.582; p < 0.001), while work-life balance also has a significant, although smaller, effect on engagement (beta = 0.129; p = 0.005). Employee engagement strongly affects performance (beta = 0.942; p < 0.001). In contrast, the direct effects of leadership (beta = 0.034; p = 0.613) and work-life balance (beta = -0.008; p = 0.756) on performance are not significant. Sobel testing confirms that employee engagement mediates the effect of leadership on performance (p = 0.00015) and the effect of work-life balance on performance (p = 0.03). The model explains 92.4% of the variance in performance. The study's novelty lies in demonstrating, within a local public-sector context, that leadership and work-life balance improve performance primarily by strengthening employee engagement rather than through direct effects. These findings imply that public organizations should prioritize engagement-oriented leadership and work-life policies to achieve sustainable employee performance.
Abstract:This descriptive qualitative research analyzes the effectiveness of policy implementation on handling vagrants and beggars at the Social Affairs and Community Empowerment Office of Gorontalo City. Four indicators from George…
orge C. Edward III's policy implementation theory—communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure—are employed as the analytical framework. Field data obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation were systematically analyzed using the data condensation, display, and conclusion drawing model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. The findings indicate that the policy implementation on handling vagrants and beggars at the Social Affairs and Community Empowerment Office of Gorontalo City has been running fairly well but has not yet been optimal. In the communication aspect, coordination among implementers has been functioning well; however, information dissemination to target groups and the general public remains suboptimal. In the resources aspect, policy implementation has been supported by human resources, authority, and facilities, yet is still constrained by limited personnel and underutilized facilities and databases. In the disposition aspect, officials demonstrate commitment, responsibility, and a professional attitude in implementing the policy; however, guidance programs have not been able to reach all vagrants and beggars on a sustainable basis. In the bureaucratic structure aspect, policy implementation has been supported by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), clear task distribution, and inter-division coordination; nevertheless, SOP implementation in the field still needs optimization to ensure services reach all target groups. Based on these findings, the Social Affairs and Community Empowerment Office of Gorontalo City needs to enhance communication and socialization to target groups, strengthen human resources and supporting facilities, optimize guidance and empowerment programs, and improve inter-agency coordination so that the policy implementation on handling vagrants and beggars can be more effective in improving social welfare.
Abstract:This study examines the effect of employee mutation on anxiety and productivity in the new workplace of educational staff at UIN Palopo. This study aims to determine the effect of mutation on anxiety, the effect of mutation…
ion on productivity, and the relationship between anxiety and productivity among educational staff at UIN Palopo. This research employed a quantitative approach with a causal associative design. The sample consisted of 65 educational staff. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics with the assistance of IBM SPSS Statistics. The results showed that mutation had a positive and significant effect on employee anxiety, with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05 and a coefficient of determination of 48%. Mutation also had a positive and significant effect on productivity, with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05 and a coefficient of determination of 43%. Meanwhile, the correlation between anxiety and productivity was 0.198 with a significance value of 0.114 > 0.05, indicating that the relationship was not significant. Therefore, mutation had an effect on anxiety and productivity, while anxiety did not have a significant relationship with the productivity of educational staff at UIN Palopo.
Abstract:This study aims to examine the influence of deferred tax and tax planning on earnings management in primary consumer goods sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2020–2024 period. The…
The variables employed in this study are deferred tax and tax planning as independent variables, and earnings management as the dependent variable. Panel data regression analysis was utilized to assess the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable, both simultaneously and individually. The study population consisted of 83 companies, with a sample of 32 companies selected via purposive sampling, resulting in 160 observations. Data processing was conducted using EViews version 12 software, and the Common Effect Model (CEM) was selected as the model. Hypothesis testing using the model feasibility test (F-test) indicated that the model is suitable for measuring the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The research results show that: (1) deferred tax and tax planning simultaneously have a significant effect on earnings management; (2) deferred tax does not have a significant partial effect on earnings management, indicating that deferred tax does not directly drive earnings management; and (3) tax planning has a positive and significant partial effect on earnings management.