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Mungkinkah Etika Komunikasi Berperan Dalam Meningkatkan Penetrasi Internet di Kalangan Lansia?
Authors: Purnomo Joko Adi , Adnjani Made Dwi
Published: February 2025

Derasnya perkembangan internet membuat kehidupan kelompok lansia saat ini semakin kompleks. Di satu sisi mereka dihadapkan pada tuntutan untuk mengikuti perkembangan teknologi komunikasi. Namun di sisi lain, mereka mengalami berbagai macam kesulitan untuk mengadopsi teknologi itu. Hal ini ditegaskan dari penelitian yang dilakukan APJII yang menemukan penetrasi perkembangan internet dikalangan itu masih sangat rendah. Wacana yang umum didengar adalah internet sebagai perkembangan mutakhir teknologi komunikasi tidak menawarkan kebutuhan yang ada pada kelompok lansia. Perbedaan generasi kemudian sering dijadikan alasan untuk memaklumi rendahnya penggunaan internet di kalangan lansia. Tulisan ini bertujuan mengargumentasikan peran etika komunikasi dalam meningkatkan penetrasi penggunaan internet di kalangan lansia. Dengan menggunakan sudut pandang kritis dari studi aspek sosial gerontologi dan skema etika komunikasi dari Haryatmoko, diargumentasikan secara teortitis jika rasa tanggung jawab kolektif dari pemerintah, perusahaan telekomunikasi dan pengguna internet secara umum merupakan unsur fundamental dalam membentuk dialektika antara bidang-bidang di dalam etika komunikasi yang bertujuan meningkatkan penggunaan internet di kalangan lansia. Pada akhirnya diperlukan kajian yang lebih mendalam baik dari aspek empiris maupun aspek literatur untuk mengetahui lebih jauh peran etika komunikasi dalam menciptakan penggunaan teknologi komunikasi yang emansipatoris bagi semua kalangan.
Kata Kunci: Etika Media; Gerontologi; Lansia; Penetrasi Internet; Kesenjangan Digital
Analisis Hermeneutika dalam Evaluasi Efektivitas Kegiatan Road to Bali Pocari Sweat pada tahun 2024
Authors: Nurchaerani Meiyanti , Alfian Alfian , Irawan Wayan Putra , Vanis Calista , Hanafi Agnes
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas kegiatan “Road to Bali Pocari Sweat 2024”. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 200 peserta dan dilaksanakan di Pantai Kuta, Bali. Metode penelitian yang kami gunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan hermeneutis dan data diperoleh dari artikel berita Tribun Bali. Penelitian ini akan mendeskripsikan berbagai aspek kegiatan, antara lain jumlah peserta, lokasi, dan respon umum. Berdasarkan hasil analisis hermeneutika, penelitian ini menggali pengalaman dan pandangan para peserta serta menilai sejauh mana keberhasilan kegiatan ini dalam mendorong pola hidup sehat. Temuan ini diharapkan dapat memberikan pedoman yang berguna untuk meningkatkan keberhasilan kegiatan serupa di masa depan.
Kata Kunci: Efektivitas; Evaluasi; Hermeneutika; Hermeneutika Gadamer; Pocari Sweat
Experience and Explanation: What the History of Experiences Can Add to Historical Understanding
Authors: Haapala Pertti
Published: February 2025

This article contributes to the discussion of the problem of explanation in historical research. It begins with the classic questions of the very nature of explanation in humanities as they were raised in the 1960s. The starting point here is the model of explanation presented by Georg Henrik von Wright. He defended the causal explanation of history, but in his model intentional action replaced the idea of the ‘covering law’ originally presented by Carl Hempel. Another route at the same time was taken by those who invented the explanatory power of narrative. Here I begin with Louis Mink, who also criticised positivism and inspired those who became known as postmodernist thinkers of history. My contribution here is to present the importance of explanation in the historian’s work by deepening the explanatory value of intentional action in conjunction with the study of experiences. I defend the analytical history of experiences, which focuses on individual and collective experiences but explains them in their societal and narrative contexts. When thus bridging story-telling and the analytical study of the past, the approach I develop here may be called‘narrative realism’.
Rethinking Experience in Cultural History: Towards the History of Being-in-the-World
Authors: Salmi Hannu
Published: February 2025

The article explores the roots of the history of experience from the perspective of cultural history. It traces the trajectory of cultural historical research from the 1990s to the 2010s, highlighting the evolving efforts of historians to comprehend the intricate relationship between emotions and experience. In the aftermath of the cultural turn, the interconnectedness of histories related to emotions, senses, and gestures was often emphasised. In contemporary research, however, experience has emerged as a holistic concept, linking the history of emotions to the interactions the people of the past had with their environment. The article draws on theoretical and methodological reflections on cultural history especially in the early 2000s, from different language areas (including such authors as Alessandro Arcangeli, Peter Burke, Ute Daniel, Anna Green, Achim Landwehr, Michael Maurer, Pascal Ory, Philippe Poirrier, and Miri Rubin). The second resource is the Finnish book series Cultural History – Kulttuurihistoria. The series comprises 17 volumes published since 2002, and it includes both theoretical and methodological texts and empirical studies in Finnish and English. The article concludes by examining Martin Heidegger's idea of being-in-the-world (‘in der Welt sein’) as a conceptual framework for approaching and analysing the evolving status of experience within the toolbox of the cultural historian.
RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION OF GENU IN CASES OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA)
Authors: Prayoga Aryadiva Nugrahaning , Sulistyowati Indah
Published: February 2025

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint condition. This causes pain, swelling and stiffness, affecting a person's ability to move freely. Osteoarthritis attacks the entire joint, including the surrounding tissue. This most often occurs in the knees, hips, spine and hands. The severity of osteoarthritis is often evaluated through the appearance of the knee joint gap on the radiograph that has been made. The genu radiography procedure is a non-contrast radiological examination of the genu using x-rays to evaluate anatomical abnormalities in the genu. The aim to be achieved in this research is to determine the procedure for genu radiographic examination in cases of genu osteoarthritis (OA). The type of research used was descriptive qualitative research which was used to determine the Genu Radiographic Examination procedure in Genu Osteoarthritis (OA) Cases. The research sample used was patients at RSI Kendal. Based on research regarding the Genu radiographic examination procedure for Genu Osteoarthritis (OA) cases without any special preparation for the patient, the patient is only asked to remove and free the leg or knee area from objects that are present. can interfere with radiographic images. The tools and materials used in the examination include an x-ray plane, examination table, imaging plate measuring 35 x 43 cm, and a computed radiography device. The projections used are anteroposterior projection and lateral projection.
ANALYSIS OF ANATOMICAL INFORMATION USING 1 RANGE: CASE STUDY OF EMERGENCY CT SCAN OF THE HEAD WITH CLINICAL MILD HEAD INJURY
Authors: Astari Fisnandya Meita , Muhaddist Al Hafidzhoh Zahro , Mufida Widya , Fembli Mutiara
Published: February 2025

A head CT scan can be carried out using a two-range sequence. The procedure for CT scans of the head with clinical mild head injuries at Muhammadiyah Islamic Hospital Kendal uses 1 range, from vertex to cervical 7. The aim of this research is to determine the reasons for using 1 range and to determine the anatomical information resulting from CT scans of the head with clinical mild head injuries at Muhammadiyah Islamic Hospital Kendal. The research used qualitative research with a case study. The subjects of this research were 3 radiographers and 1 radiology specialist. Research Objects one patients. Data collection techniques are triangulation by means of in-depth interviews, observation, and documentary studies. The results of the research were that the examination procedure was carried out without special preparation, the patient removed the metal object, the patient was positioned supine and a scan of the area from cervical 7 to the vertex was used with a slice thickness of 5 mm. The reason for using a scan of the area from the vertex to the cervical 7 is to see the entire anatomy of head trauma patients. The anatomical information obtained is the anatomy of the right and left lateral ventricles, III, IV, pons, cerebellum, hemorrhage, and fractures. It is best for a CT scan of the head with clinical CKR to scan the area by looking at the patient's trauma condition, because this is to minimize the dose received by the patient.
EVALUATION OF USER INTERFACE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAYANG ANAK APPLICATION BASED ON HEURISTIC EVALUATION METHOD
Authors: Harsono Harsono , Iswandari Hargianti Dini , Rinayati Rinayati
Published: February 2025

Sayang Anak application is an application designed and developed by the Semarang City Health Office with the aim of monitoring the development and growth of children and toddlers, which is used as one of the efforts to reduce stunting rates in Semarang City. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of user interface of Sayang Anak application based on heuristics evaluation method. This type of research is a descriptive quantitative qualitative research using a crossectional research design with a sample of 33 health workers of health centers within the Semarang City Health Office who are in charge of operating the application. The sampling technique was purposive sampling and the research instrument used was a questionnaire on the implementation of the user interface of the application sayang anak in the form of a google form and interview guidelines. The results of the research on evaluating the implementation of the user interface of the Semarang city health office's baby application based on heuristic evaluation based on the results of data analysis show that the average severity rating value is 1.4, which means that improvements are needed with a medium priority level. The highest severity rating value is in the User Control and Freedom aspect of 2.2, this is according to the user of the application, which states that the navigation button that makes it easy for users to return to the previous page if the user accidentally enters an unwanted menu has not been accommodated.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CARING NURSES AND NURSE COMPLIANCE IN IMPLEMENTING PREVENTION FOR PATIENTS AT RISK OF FALLING IN THE INPATIENT ROOM AT HOSPITAL X, SEMARANG CITY
Authors: Arifianto Arifianto , Mariyati Mariyati
Published: February 2025

The incident of a patient falling which causes the patient to experience physical injury is one of the detrimental impacts on the patient. Caring nurses are needed in providing nursing services to patients where nurses increase their concern for patients in preventing the risk of falls. The aim of the research is to determine the relationship between caring nurses and nurses' compliance in implementing patient prevention at risk of falls in the Inpatient Room at Hospital X, Semarang City. Method: the research used a quantitative design with a cross sectional approach, the sample size was 60 people using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a questionnaire, analyzed using Spearman's Rang with a significance level of p value ≤ 0.05. The research results showed that caring data from nurses in the good category was 41 people (68.3%), compliance from nurses in the good category was 49 people (81.7%). The Spearman Rank test results obtained a p value of 0.000. This value is smaller than 0.05, which means there is a significant relationship between caring for nurses and nurses' compliance in implementing prevention for patients at risk of falls in the inpatient room at Hospital X, Semarang City. In conclusion, caring nurses and nurse compliance in preventing fall risk have a significant relationship, because caring nurses provide care directly and will respond to each patient's condition. The better the nurse's implementation of caring, the smaller the patient's risk of falling, as well as the nurse's compliance in assessing the risk of falling will prevent the occurrence of falls in patients.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH COUNSELING BETWEEN USING VIDEO MEDIA AND BOOKLETS ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF FEMALE ADOLESCENTS ABOUT ANEMIA
Authors: Darsono Filla Alfazriani , Hidayat Asri , Wantonoro Wantonoro
Published: February 2025

Anemia is still a health problem that occurs throughout the world and is often found in female adolescents. The incidence of anemia in female adolescents in developing countries is around 53.7%, and in Indonesia, it is 48.9%. Female adolescents who experience anemia have a negative impact on reducing immunity, concentration, academic achievement, adolescent fitness, and productivity immunity, concentration, academic achievement, adolescent fitness, and productivity. Although there are many government programs on preventing anemia, the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls is still quite high. The best learning media is needed to prevent anemia in adolescent girls. Objective: to determine the effectiveness of health education between video media and booklets on the knowledge of adolescent girls about anemia. Method: Quantitative methods with a quasi-experimental research design, a pretest-posttest, and a control group design are used. The population in this study was 244 female students in grade X. The sample consisted of 70 respondents, who were divided into experimental groups (video media) and control groups (booklet media), with 35 each. The instruments used were questionnaires. Results: obtained a p-value of 0.021 < 0.05. This shows a change in female adolescents' knowledge after being given health education about anemia using booklets and videos. Conclusion: Health counseling using video and booklet media is effective in increasing the knowledge of female adolescents about anemia, but the use of video media is more effective in improving the knowledge of female adolescents than video booklet media.
DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF INNOVATIVE BAR SOAP FORMULATIONS USING GAYO ARABICA COFFEE HUSK EXTRACT: FOCUSING ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY USING PH METER SENSOR
Authors: Andini Siwi Putri , Theresia Rori , Supriyono Lawrence Adi
Published: February 2025

This study aims to examine the characteristics of solid soap made from Gayo Arabica coffee shell extract from Aceh, a premium commodity rich in active compounds. Coffee, which has become part of modern lifestyle, is now used not only as a beverage but also in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. In this research, solid soap was formulated with varying concentrations of coffee extract at 1%, 2%, and 4%, with 2% triclosan used as a positive control. Physical and microbiological characteristics were tested according to SNI 3532:2021 standards, including tests for pH, moisture content, free alkali content, foam stability, and antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Test results showed that all soap formulations met SNI standards, with pH ranging from 9.59 to 10.10, moisture content between 5.60% and 9.36%, safe free alkali content for the skin, foam height between 5-5.8 cm, and antibacterial inhibition zones against Staphylococcus aureus ranging from 7.4 to 9.2 cm. In conclusion, solid soap with Gayo Aceh coffee shell extract meets SNI quality standards and has promising antibacterial potential.
Conceptualizing and Measuring Civic SEL
Authors: Owen Diana , Phillips Donna
Published: February 2025

This paper discusses the early stages of development of a Civic SEL Framework (CSELF) for integrating social and emotion learning in civics, especially social studies, American government, and history classrooms. We begin to formalize the conceptualization of Civic SEL and propose an approach to measurement that more directly incorporates civics into SEL assessments. Civic SEL encompasses core CASEL SEL competencies of self-awareness, self-management, social and cultural awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making adapted specifically for the civics context at the K-12 and post-secondary levels. We proposed the CSELF which defines each of these competencies and designates domains that pertain to civic learning. We provide curricular and pedagogical examples of how civics and SEL can be integrated. Finally, we suggest the need for measures that better reflect students’ experience of SEL in the civics classroom.
Civil Civic Engagement: Integrating Civic Engagement into the College Curriculum
Authors: Gibson Nadine , Rotchford Ann
Published: February 2025

This paper presents the results of a study examining the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary high-impact practice aimed at improving skills central to civic engagement. This interdisciplinary project connects students in political science, sociology, and criminology with our community partner, Braver Angels of Wilmington, NC. Braver Angels is a nationwide citizens' organization that intentionally brings together liberal and conservative Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America. The goal for the project is to develop “soft skills,” like respectful engagement, empathy, community building, and teamwork. In the Fall 2024 semester, students participated in debates on issues of their choosing. Braver Angels provides specific procedures and methods for the respectful exchange of views with an appreciation of the diversity of thought. We will assess the effectiveness of our partnership through pretest/posttest data analysis using course Intentions/Reflections and survey data.
Migration Challenges of the 21st Century: Origins, Dynamics, and Impact on Sending and Receiving Nations
Authors: HRYTSYSHENA Zoriana , SHEIBUT Denys , BORYSOVA Yuliia , VORONIATNIKOV Oleksandr , VASECHKO Volodymyr
Published: February 2025

In today of technological development and globalisation, the issue of migration is relevant and timely, as opportunities to change the country of residence and work have increased. As a result, migration has increased in recent years, which has sometimes led to a crisis. The study aimed to identify the causes and consequences of international migration for the recipient state, donor, and migrant, as well as to develop recommendations for shifting the balance towards the benefits of international migration and offsetting the negative consequences. To achieve the goal, we used information from open sources United Nations 2019 and World Migration Report 2024, which was processed using Excel, using the methods of quantitative trend and graphical analysis, synthesis, forecasting, grouping, scientific deduction and generalisation. We identified an upward trend in migration with a probability of further growth to 350 million people. We assessed the advantages and disadvantages of international migration in terms of countries of origin and destination and the protection of migrants' rights. We created a list of recommendations based on maintaining a balance in favour of benefits and offsetting negative consequences, including combating illegal migration, stimulating temporary labour migration and controlling the number of migrants. We identified the growth trend in the number of refugees and provided recommendations for their involvement in the recipient country's economy. We studied the structure of the leaders of donor and recipient countries as of 2019 based on United Nations statistics 2019. We assessed the country's decisive features for this level and the migration mechanism.
Welfare in the Era of Globalized Capitalism: The Trends of Tang Ping, Quiet Quitting, Great Resignation
Authors: FERRARI Mirella
Published: February 2025

Has global capitalism reduced inequality and poverty? How do today's young people react to cultural changes in organizations in a world that demands more and more flexibility? How do organizational and social transformations impact the lives of individuals? These and other questions are the starting point of our reflection which will attempt to investigate, through theoretical sources and research on the field, the possible correlation between the social phenomena of Tang Ping, Quiet Quitting and Great Resignations. Today, the capitalist model, with its promises of global progress and social equity, is showing its first cracks and needs to be redefined. Similarly, the concepts of growth and development need to be rethought. If globalization encourages welfare models that shift the boundaries between public and private, in the same way 'flexible capitalism' triggers new dynamics of individuals’ exploitation. Are cultural and organizational models of our recent past still effective in keeping the promise of development and progress?.
An Investigation for Business Performance on Indonesia's Small and Medium Medical Companies Sustainability
Authors: GUNAWAN Sri , WIJAYA R. Andy Erwin , RATNASARI Ririn Tri , BATTOUR Mohamed , PREMANANTO Gancar Candra , HENDRATMI Achsania , SUMARWAN Ujang
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to investigate how small and medium-sized medical (SMM) businesses might improve their performance and long-term viability by utilizing innovation, improvisation, and creativity. The research employed a purposive sample of 403 managers and owners of small- and medium-sized health clinics, medical equipment suppliers, and diagnostic laboratories across the country, using a quantitative approach. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling with a multi-group analysis. The results indicate that spirituality significantly and positively moderates the relationships between creativity, improvisation, business performance, and innovation capability. Furthermore, creativity has a positive influence on business performance, improvisation, and innovation. Improvisational skills are shown to greatly affect both innovation capacity and business performance. Additionally, innovation competence in SMM businesses positively influences business performance, which in turn enhances sustainability. Since the data were gathered only in Indonesia, future studies are encouraged to replicate this research in other countries to validate the proposed theoretical model. These insights provide a fresh understanding of the connections between spirituality, creativity, improvisation, innovation, business performance, and sustainability, enriching existing literature and offering a foundation for future research on SMM enterprises.
Intervention Strategies for the Impact of Social Consumer Behavior on Museum Cultural and Creative Products
Authors: HU Jialin , AZIZAN-MAHDZIR Hasnul Azwan , TAN Yulin
Published: February 2025

This article focuses on the impact of social consumption behavior on the innovation of museum cultural and creative products, as well as corresponding intervention strategies. With the increasing demand for cultural consumption in society, understanding and adapting to consumer behavior patterns has become the key to promoting the development of museum cultural and creative products. By carefully observing and analyzing consumers’ purchasing habits, browsing preferences, and review feedback, we can gain a deeper understanding of their deep cultural identity, price sensitivity, and design style preferences. In order to achieve this goal, the museum has adopted visual survey technology to display design sketches in the form of 3D animation, allowing consumers to personally experience product effects and collect more direct and immediate feedback. This interactive process not only accelerates the iterative optimization of the product, but also increases consumer engagement and satisfaction, thereby promoting brand loyalty.
Social Intervention and Cultural Strategy Integration of Cultural Heritage Elements in Glass Product Innovation
Authors: LIU Qingfeng , AHMAD SAYUTI Nurul 'Ayn Binti , HU Jiamin
Published: February 2025

With the vigorous development of the cultural and creative industry, glass products, as an important carrier, have received increasing attention in their innovative design. This study aims to explore the social intervention and cultural strategy integration of cultural heritage elements in glass product innovation. Through the analysis of the Hazel Clark cultural space model, it seeks to find a path to effectively integrate cultural heritage elements into glass product design. This study adopts comparative analysis and case study methods to deeply analyze the inherent relationship between cultural spatial patterns and product attributes, and verify their feasibility in practical applications. The results indicate that cultural heritage spatial analysis and application have significant social intervention effects in glass product innovation, which can enrich the cultural connotation of products and enhance their market competitiveness. Meanwhile, this study also reveals the transformation patterns and value enhancement strategies of cultural heritage elements in glass product innovation.
An Ethnopedagogical Approach: The Design of AR-Based Mobile Learning of Molecular Geometry in Chemistry
Authors: Wijayanti Sukma Wahyu , Sausan Inas , Aditya Prasetyo Mario
Published: February 2025

Learning media plays an important role in supporting the learning process of chemistry, especially in the topic of molecular geometry, to enable the delivery of material more concretely and to facilitate understanding of concepts by students. To address this, there is a necessity to develop a mobile learning application based on augmented reality specifically for molecular geometry material. The process of making this application refers to the Borg & Gall (2003) development model. This model consists of 10 phases, summarized into three main parts: design, development, and evaluation. This research specifically focuses on the initial stage, namely the design stage. The research method used is research and development (R&D). This implementation plan consists of two stages: data collection through needs analysis by distributing questionnaires to students and needs analysis from a professional perspective through interviews and literature research. The result of this research is an application design with content and functionality suitable for developing augmented reality-based mobile learning materials on molecular geometry in chemistry education.
Good Practices and Lecturer Perceptions of Open and Distance Learning Media Through UT Radio in Universitas Terbuka
Authors: Dhini Bachriah Fatwa , Jamaludin  , Kristina Anugerah Aji  , Kusnindyah Puspito Hapsari  , Hafid Al , Nova Ade Yunita Abidin
Published: February 2025

UT Radio, an internet-based radio broadcast service, serves as a multifaceted educational platform, offering general educational content, course tutorials, information dissemination about UT, and engaging educational entertainment. This study investigates the evolving landscape of UT Radio, which now includes live streaming on the UTTV YouTube channel and aligns with the podcasting trend. Podcasts, with their captivating packaging and focused episode content, have gained popularity as a medium for information dissemination. The research employs qualitative methods to identify effective practices and elucidate the experiences of lecturers using UT-Radio for teaching and learning. Subjects include lecturers, course materials, and UT-Radio teamwork. Data collection involves observation sheets, interviews, and documentation, with 248 lecturers participating. The questionnaire evaluates broadcaster performance and UT-Radio management, demonstrating high validity and reliability (rα broadcaster performance = .96, rα management of UT Radio = .94, Cronbach's Alpha = 0.79). Interviews with five informants reveal positive perceptions among lecturers, highlighting UT Radio's role in facilitating the learning process. While obstacles exist, such as limited tutor ability to create instructional media and varying usage of multimedia tools, positive enforcement and management practices are evident. Challenges, including internet constraints during remote broadcasts, are acknowledged, and suggestions for more interactive communication with students are emphasized. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the dynamics of UT Radio as an educational tool, emphasizing the need for innovative learning media development to enhance the overall educational experience.
The Utilization of PJJ Corners Feature to Support Academic Environment in the Field of Distance Education
Authors: Irmayati Irmayati , Sediyaningsih Sri , Adning Mohamad , David Nurpadillah
Published: February 2025

This paper aims to provide an overview of utlisations of PJJ Corner, a feature of Universitas Terbuka’s (UT) digital library, developed through digital preservation projects to support a reading culture in the context of distance education. There are 156 digital references and 466 book collections of distance learning. This paper examines the data on the use of digital preservation in the context of distance learning in the academic context at UT. A total of 125 respondents participated in completing a questionnaire regarding digital preservation for UT's digital library. The results show that 98% of respondents already know about UT's digital library products; 80% of respondents know that there is a PJJ Corner catalog; and only 31% have accessed and utilised the PJJ Corner. Most of the access in the PJJ Corner aims to add insight related to PJJ by 33%, become a reference source by 26%, and be used for research purposes by 16%. The findings highlight the significant role of PJJ Corner in fostering reading interest and supporting academic activities, although its popularity remains lower compared to other features like Ruang Baca Virtual and UTTV. Furthermore, the PJJ Corner is making a good contribution to the development of distance learning in Indonesia through the reading activities that seek information about distance learning fields. The academic community believes that PJJ Corners can assess various reading sources online anytime and anywhere including the most recent resources and current information, as a result of the digital preservation of distance learning reference materials. Furthermore, the digital preservation of distance learning references helps them increase their reading activity for knowledge and research purposes, reference sources, and teaching materials. This study underscores the need for further promotion to enhance the utilization of PJJ Corner and the importance of digital preservation in ensuring long-term accessibility to educational materials. The results are expected to guide other institutions in developing similar initiatives to strengthen the reading culture and knowledge accessibility within academic communities.
PENGARUH CUSTMOR REVIEW, CUSTOMER RATING DAN PROMOSI GRATIS ONGKOS KIRIM TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN
Authors: Siregar Gusnaini , Husda Nur Elfi
Published: February 2025

This research was conducted to see the influence exerted on consumer purchasing decisions through online customer reviews, online customer ratings, and free shipping promotions. This study used a qualitative approach which is a data processing using the SPSS 22 application. The population in this study were shoppee users in Buliang Village, Batu Aji District, Batam City by taking Unknown Populations as a sample so that 96 respondents were rounded up and 100 people were rounded up. Data collection techniques in this study used multiple linear regression data techniques. The results of this study indicate that online customer reviews have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Online customer ratings have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Free shipping promotions have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions.
PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP KORBAN TINDAKAN PENGANIAYAAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: MARIA CRISTY ELSA , Zukriadi Diki
Published: February 2025

This research explores the legal protection for victims of acts of violence in Indonesia, with a focus on the role of existing legal policies and regulations. Although a legal framework has been established to address violence and protect victims, significant challenges continue to hinder the effectiveness of the victim protection system in the context of violence. This study employs qualitative methods, including interviews and document analysis, to delve into the issues faced by victims and evaluate the applicable policies and regulations. The research results identify the need for increased public awareness of victims' rights, improved law enforcement, and enhanced accessibility to legal assistance and support services. With these measures, it is expected that the victim protection system for acts of violence in Indonesia can be improved, ensuring better protection of victims' rights and interests.
EFEKTIVITAS UU NO 18 TAHUN 1998 TERHADAP JASA-JASA PERBANKAN
Authors: Purba Juliana , Ukas Ukas
Published: February 2025

According to Law no. 10 of 1998, banks are business entities that collect funds from the public in the form of savings (funding), distribute them to the public in the form of credit (lending) and provide other services in order to improve the standard of living of many people. The regulation of banking governance in Indonesia is in accordance with the spirit of the meaning of MPRS Decree Number MPRS/1966 basically aims to be able to mobilize and develop potential economic power to be deployed to increase people''s prosperity.This type of research is normative legal research, namely legal research carried out by examining library materials or secondary data, also called doctrinal research, where law is often conceptualized as what is written in statutory regulations (law in books) or conceptualized as rules or Norms are standards for human behavior that are considered appropriate. Bank services are banking activities carried out by a bank to facilitate the activities of collecting funds and distributing funds. The more complete the bank services provided, the better it will be, thereby attracting customers. This is because customers feel comfortable carrying out financial activities from just one bank.
Keywords: Banking, Banking Services
BERAKHIRNYA KONTRAK PERSPEKTIF HUKUM PERDATA
Authors: Silmi Muhammad , Ukas Ukas
Published: February 2025

Nowadays there are many conflicts or problems that often occur in a contract agreement, the agreement inquestion is a contractual agreement made by legal subjects in the interest of civil law, in the end of anagreement there are a lot of problems nowadays that arise because many legal subject parties who enter intoan agreement do not understand the procedures for terminating an agreement. This causes a lot of losses toarise for one of the parties and as a result, the party who feels disadvantaged takes legal action. A very bigproblem for the parties involved. at a loss in an agreement, many of the parties terminate or terminate theagreement in bad faith and will cause conflict. It is very unfortunate that the problem of this agreement cannotbe resolved properly by the parties, such as in a contract agreement where the contract is a very authenticagreement, usually when making work contracts and contacts, for example, it is made by people whounderstand the making of such contracts and there is very little if any conflict occurs. However, nowadayscontracts are often problematic even though they are made by competent people, but it is still problematic whythis can happen, of course this happens because in making a contract, there is an agreement that must beprioritized by the parties and also regulates regarding how to end the contract, and also the good faith of theparties if they wish to terminate or end the contractKeywoard : conflict,contract,civil law
PENGARUH KREDIBILITAS BERITA DAN JENIS BERITA PADA KONTEN INSRAGRAM @BATAMNEWSONLINE TERHADAP TINGKAT KEPERCAYAAN FOLLOWERS
Authors: Puspitasari Mia , Abidin Sholihul
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kredibilitas berita dan jenis berita pada konten Instagram @batamnewsonline terhadap tingkat kepercayaan pengikut. Informasi dianggap sangat penting saat ini, karena informasi dibutuhkan oleh masyarakat untuk menemukan informasi tentang hal-hal yang mereka cari. Akun Instagram @batamnewsonline menyebarkan informasi khususnya di Kota Batam. Memenuhi kebutuhan informasi harus memiliki pesan yang memiliki kredibilitas dari media yang menyampaikan pesan tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif dengan tipe penelitian deskriptif. Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan data, dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh kredibilitas berita dan jenis berita pada konten Instagram @batamnewsonline terhadap kepercayaan followers dengan Fringing 393.164 ub Fubl 3.087 dan tingkat signifikansi 0,000 yaitu 0,05. Pengaruh besar kredibilitas berita dan jenis berita di konten Instagram @batamnewsonline terhadap kepercayaan pengikut adalah 88,7%.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI BELAJAR, PERILAKU BELAJAR, DAN MINAT BELAJAR TERHADAP TINGKAT PEMAHAMAN AKUNTANSI PADA MAHASISWA DI KOTA BATAM
Authors: Venna Riah , Tobing Vargo Christian L.
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini mengkaji pengaruh motivasi belajar, perilaku belajar, dan minat belajar terhadap tingkat pemahaman akuntansi di Universitas International Batam, Universitas Universal, dan Universitas Politeknik Batam. Populasi penelitian terdiri dari 3.794 mahasiswa, dan pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner online menggunakan Google Forms, dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dan rumus Slovin sehingga menghasilkan sampel sebanyak 98 responden. Item kuesioner diukur menggunakan skala Likert, dan analisis data dilakukan menggunakan IBM SPSS Versi 25. Analisis meliputi statistik deskriptif, uji validitas-reliabilitas, asumsi klasik, regresi linear berganda, serta pengujian hipotesis parsial dan simultan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial, motivasi belajar dan perilaku belajar tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap pemahaman akuntansi, sedangkan minat belajar memiliki pengaruh parsial yang signifikan terhadap pemahaman akuntansi. Secara simultan, ketiga faktor tersebut secara bersama-sama mempengaruhi pemahaman akuntansi. Nilai Adjusted R Squared sebesar 55,8% menunjukkan bahwa motivasi belajar, perilaku, dan minat belajar memengaruhi sebagian besar pemahaman akuntansi, sementara 44,2% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain.
ANALISIS LITERASI KEUANGAN, EFIKASI KEUANGAN DAN PENGALAMAN KEUANGAN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN INVESTASI MAHASISWA DI KOTA BATAM
Authors: Gultom Sonia Cladia , Tobing Vargo Christian L.
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menguji faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi literasi keuangan, efikasi keuangan, dan pengalaman keuangan terhadap keputusan investasi mahasiswa. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa akuntansi pada lima universitas di kota Batam dan metode pengumpulan datanya adalah metode angket. Sampel menggunakan perhitungan rumus Slovin dan pernyataan dalam kuesioner menggunakan skala likert. Jumlah mahasiswa akuntansi yang menjadi responden dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 98 responden dengan 26 pertanyaan. Hasil pengujian hipotesis pada penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa secara parsial literasi keuangan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan investasi, efikasi keuangan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan investasi, dan pengalaman keuangan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan investasi. Pengujian secara simultan menunjukkan bahwa literasi keuangan, efikasi keuangan dan pengalaman keuangan secara simultan mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap keputusan investasi. pada uji koefisien diperoleh nilai Adjusted R Square sebesar 0,771 yang berarti persentase pengaruh literasi keuangan, efikasi keuangan dan pengalaman keuangan sebesar 77,1% dan sisanya sebesar 22,9% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain.
Analisis Strategi Komunikasi Brand Identity Hotel AP Premier Dalam Meningkatkan Brand Awareness kepada Khalayak Kota Batam
Authors: Leong Glenn Stevander Glenn Jeremiah , Rorong Michael Jibrael
Published: February 2025

This research focuses on the transformation of Travelodge into AP Premier Hotel, a new city hotel brand, which emphasises the importance of a well-conceived communication strategy for brand development. Using various data collection techniques, including interviews, documentation review, and observation, this research highlights the critical role of communication strategy in shaping the brand identity of AP Premier Hotel Batam. The findings underline that effective communication patterns are essential to build brand awareness and a positive image for AP Premier. The research concludes that the communication strategies used are aligned with the principles of marketing and branding, inspired by Jean-Noël Kapferer's theory. The emphasis on service excellence in communication activities resulted in three different patterns: linear, interactional, and transactional. Through these patterns, this research shows the cultivation of brand awareness and a good brand image for the AP Premier brand.
Machine learning approaches for predicting protein-ligand binding sites from sequence data
Authors: Vural Orhun , Jololian Leon
Published: February 2025

Proteins, composed of amino acids, are crucial for a wide range of biological functions. Proteins have various interaction sites, one of which is the protein-ligand binding site, essential for molecular interactions and biochemical reactions. These sites enable proteins to bind with other molecules, facilitating key biological functions. Accurate prediction of these binding sites is pivotal in computational drug discovery, helping to identify therapeutic targets and facilitate treatment development. Machine learning has made significant contributions to this field by improving the prediction of protein-ligand interactions. This paper reviews studies that use machine learning to predict protein-ligand binding sites from sequence data, focusing on recent advancements. The review examines various embedding methods and machine learning architectures, addressing current challenges and the ongoing debates in the field. Additionally, research gaps in the existing literature are highlighted, and potential future directions for advancing the field are discussed. This study provides a thorough overview of sequence-based approaches for predicting protein-ligand binding sites, offering insights into the current state of research and future possibilities.
Novel, low-cost bioreactor for in vitro electrical stimulation of cardiac cells
Authors: Licata Joseph P. , Gerstenhaber Jonathan A. , Lelkes Peter I.
Published: February 2025

Introduction

The successful implantation of laboratory-grown cardiac tissue requires phenotypically mature cardiomyocytes capable of electrophysiological integration with native heart tissue. Pulsed electrical stimulation (ES) has been identified as a promising strategy for enhancing cardiomyocyte maturation. However, there are discrepancies in the literature as to best practices for promoting cardiac differentiation using ES.

Methods

This study presents a novel, 3D printed bioreactor that delivers in vitro ES to human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs), promoting cell maturity and functional readiness for implantation. Finite element analysis and mathematical modeling were used to model the fluid dynamics and to characterize in detail the delivery of pulsatile electrical signals, providing precise control over stimulation parameters such as voltage, current, and charge.

Results

The bioreactor developed here provides an easy-to-use, inexpensive platform for culturing hiPSC-CMs under the influence of ES and low-shear fluid flow for enhanced nutrient availability, while its “drop-in” design facilitates real-time observation of cultured cells. The electrical stimulation provided is controlled, modeled, and predictable, enabling reproducible experimental conditions and promoting comparability across future studies. Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) grown in the bioreactor with ES showed improved differentiation and an enhanced ability to respond to external electrical pacing signals.

Discussion

By offering a standardized platform for ES-based cardiomyocyte maturation, this bioreactor aims to accelerate advancements in cardiac tissue engineering. Future research will explore how variations in ES parameters influence cardiomyocyte phenotype and maturation, contributing to a deeper understanding of cardiac cell development and optimization for therapeutic applications.
Recent advances in mesenchymal stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis: clinical applications and challenges
Authors: Sheikhi Kamran , Ghaderi Salah , Firouzi Hassan , Rahimibarghani Sarvenaz , Shabani Ehsan , Afkhami Hamed , Yarahmadi Aref
Published: February 2025

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system (CNS), is characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and neurodegeneration, leading to diverse clinical manifestations such as fatigue, sensory impairment, and cognitive dysfunction. Current pharmacological treatments primarily target immune modulation but fail to arrest disease progression or entirely reverse CNS damage. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy offers a promising alternative, leveraging its immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, and regenerative capabilities. This review provides an in-depth analysis of MSC mechanisms of action, including immune system regulation, promotion of remyelination, and neuroregeneration. It examines preclinical studies and clinical trials evaluating the efficacy, safety, and limitations of MSC therapy in various MS phenotypes. Special attention is given to challenges such as delivery routes, dosing regimens, and integrating MSCs with conventional therapies. By highlighting advancements and ongoing challenges, this review underscores the potential of MSCs to revolutionize MS treatment, paving the way for personalized and combinatory therapeutic approaches.
Exploring the thermodynamic description of a simulation of flocking birds
Authors: Mantzaris Alexander V. , Domenikos George-Rafael
Published: February 2025

This study presents an approach to analyzing a simulation of birds flocking as a thermodynamic system. The simulation of birds is produced using standard agent-based modeling and the thermodynamic variables for the states of the trajectory using statistical mechanics. The energy of the birds is defined, and from the distribution function, the entropy, internal energy, temperature, heat flux, and pressure are defined. The trajectory of the entropy decreases as the flocks increase clustering among each other, becoming denser. As a result, internal energy generally decreases (with minor oscillations), and an overall steady decrease of the cumulative heat flux is also observed. Pressure is observed to decrease as the simulation progresses with the increase of the volume. Overall, the system displays consistency with the expected trajectories of all the thermodynamics variables in a cooling process. Thus, through this thermodynamic definition, a more in-depth representation of the state space of the system is achieved. This description offers information about both the microscopic and macroscopic behaviors of the flocks and, importantly, an understanding about the exchange of energy/information between the flock and the external environment through the heat flux.