Participatory Leadership by School Principals in Enhancing the Quality of Education

This analysis synthesizes scholarly literature to explore the significant link between participatory leadership enacted by school principals and the enhancement of educational quality. Participatory leadership, characterized by the distribution of control in decision-making, emerges as a unifying framework for fostering positive change within schools. The analysis reveals that this leadership style cultivates a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment, valuing the contributions of all stakeholders. Key dimensions of enhanced educational quality include teacher empowerment and effectiveness, the development of trust-based school climates, the promotion of innovation and adaptability, and the improvement of student engagement and achievement. By actively involving teachers, staff, and students in decision-making processes, participatory leadership creates a positive feedback loop that benefits the entire school community and aligns with established leadership theories emphasizing empowerment and collective intelligence. While challenges to implementation exist, the literature underscores the potential of participatory leadership to drive meaningful improvements in education

Normalizing Psychological Pressure in Hustle Culture: Transforming Work Identity and Pursuing Constant Productivity in the Digital Economy

This study analyzes how the normalization of productivity pressure in hustle culture is shaped through the glorification of non-stop work, the internalization of the neoliberal ethos of self-optimization, and the construction of identities based on digital performativity in the platform economy ecosystem. Using a qualitative approach through digital ethnography and critical discourse analysis (CDA), this study examines media representations, digital motivational content, displayed productivity practices, and assessment mechanisms in gig platforms using naturally occurring data from international media, social media, and other digital materials. The findings of this study show that extreme productivity is positioned as a new moral standard, indicating that individuals are encouraged to manage risk, self-discipline, and work performance as personal responsibilities. This study concludes that the professional identity of the younger generation is shaped through the visualization of work activities, platform ratings, and comparative narratives that link self-worth to displayed performance. This study provides a theoretical contribution by formulating a framework on the relationship between the discourse of productivity, internalization processes, and the performativity of identity in the digital economy, as well as offering practical implications for policy design and a more sustainable work ecosystem to reduce culturally legitimized productivity pressure

Negotiating Boundaries: Lived Experiences of Work-Life Balance among Hybrid Workers in the Digital Age

The transformation of work systems towards a hybrid model has fundamentally changed the psychological dynamics of balancing professional demands and personal life in the digital age, especially in urban communities. This study explores how eight hybrid workers negotiate the boundaries between work and personal space, build emotional balance, and shape their professional identity amid digital flexibility and pressure. Using an interpretive phenomenological qualitative approach, informants from the education, technology, and public administration sectors in Yogyakarta were interviewed in depth to uncover the subjective meaning of their daily experiences. Reflective thematic analysis reveals three main contexts: the separation of work and personal spheres is now psychological in nature; adaptive strategies such as self-regulation and emotional resilience overcome digital fatigue; and the formation of professional identity is performative through dynamic digital interactions. These findings expand the literature on work-life interface and psychological work identity with a non-Western perspective, emphasizing the role of culture, digital autonomy, and emotional support in maintaining psychological well-being. Practically, this research highlights the need for adaptive and psychologically balanced organizational policies, affirming that work-life balance in the hybrid era is a continuous negotiation process between space, time, and the evolving meaning of self

Transformasi BUMG Maju Jaya Berbasis Modal Sosial, Gampong Peunaga Pasi, Aceh Barat

Gampong-Owned Enterprises (BUMG) are expected to become economic institutions that lead to gampong independence through community empowerment. However, the condition of the development of BUMG is far from the government's expectations. This study aims to analyze the role of social capital in the management of BUMG Maju Jaya. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. The results of this study illustrate that the success of BUMG Maju Jaya is not only determined by financial capital, but also by the strength of social capital that is integrated in three main dimensions, namely bonding social capital (internal solidarity), bridging social capital (networks between groups), and linking social capital (access to external resources). Social capital plays a key catalyst that drives active community participation, builds trust in BUMG managers, and strengthens internal and external social networks. Social capital has transformed BUMG from a mere business entity to a social-based economic institution that empowers the community. The results of this research are expected to be a reference for other BUMG managers in reviving gampong economic institutions

Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Padi Gogo (Oryza sativa L.) Pada Medium Podsolik (Ultisol) dengan Pemberian Kompos Solid dan Fly Ash Batu Bara

This research was conducted with the aim of studying the effect of the interaction of solid compost with coal fly ash and each treatment, as well as to obtain the best dose in increasing the growth and yield of upland rice plants (Oryza sativa L.) on Podsolic medium (Ultisol). The study used an experimental method with a completely randomized design (CRD) factorial of two factors, namely the provision of solid compost (0; 2.5; 5; and 7.5 t.ha-¹) and coal fly ash (0; 3; and 6 t.ha-¹) so that 12 treatment combinations were obtained with three replications, totaling 36 experimental units. The soil used was Ultisol soil from Batu Belah Village, Kampar. Observations included growth parameters and yields of upland rice plants of the Inpago 12 variety which included: plant height, maximum and productive number of tillers, panicle emergence age, harvest age, number and percentage of full grain, weight of 1,000 full grain grains, and weight of dry milled grain per clump. The research data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and continued with the Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at the 5% level. The study showed that there was no interaction between solid compost and coal fly ash on the growth and yield of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) on Podsolic soil (Ultisol). Solid compost significantly affected several parameters such as plant height, panicle emergence age, harvest age, percentage of full grain, weight of 1000 full grain grains, and weight of dry milled grain per clump with the best dose of 5 t.ha-¹. On the other hand, coal fly ash did not show any significant effect on all observed parameters. Therefore, solid compost at a dose of 5 t.ha-¹ is recommended to increase the growth and yield of upland rice variety Inpago 12 on Podsolic soil (Ultisol).

Meminimalkan Biaya Transportasi Dalam Pengiriman Barang Dengan Menggunakan Metode Least Cost, Vogel's Approximation Method, dan Stepping Stone (Studi Kasus: PT. GHI)

Biaya distribusi yang murah adalah salah satu faktor yang menentukan tingkat kepuasan pelanggan dalam hal pengeluaran pengangkutan dan pengalokasian barang ke tangan konsumen. Pada industri pengiriman barang, meminimalkan biaya distribusi sangat krusial untuk mendapatkan keuntungan yang maksimal pada setiap pendistribusiannya. Permasalahan dari PT. GHI adalah biaya distribusi yang tinggi dibandingkan dengan kompetitor perusahaan sejenis dengan tujuan pengantaran yang sama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meminimalkan biaya distribusi terhadap perancangan rute distribusi yang digunakan oleh PT. GHI dengan menggunakan metode Least Cost, Vogel’s Approximation Method (VAM) dan Stepping Stone. Least Cost dan VAM digunakan untuk menemukan solusi awal biaya distribusi sedangkan Stepping Stone digunakan untuk menemukan biaya optimal atau biaya minimal distribusi yang dikeluarkan oleh perusahaan. Perhitungan dengan metode Least Cost juga bertujuan untuk menemukan biaya terbesar yang dihasilkan agar menjadi gap antara biaya maksimal dan minimal dari biaya distribusi yang akan digunakan.  Pengolahan yang dilakukan terhadap 2 rute yang berbeda mendapatkan nilai yang berbeda dimana rute yang biasa digunakan oleh perusahaan mengeluarkan biaya lebih besar ialah sebesar Rp. 11.459.952.000 dengan penurunan biaya menjadi Rp. 10.973.760.000 dari penggunaan rute alternative yang dirancang. Rekomendasi dari penelitian ini adalah memberikan opsi terbaik dari rancangan yang telah dibuat diantaranya mencakup opsi pengurangan biaya logistic, peningkatan efisiensi dan mendukung keberlanjutan operasional

FACTORS INFLUENCING MATERNAL ACTIONS TOWARDS CIRCUMCISION IN GIRLS IN PASAR PARGARUTAN VILLAGE, ANGKOLA TIMUR DISTRICT, SOUTH TAPANULI REGENCY

Health is a fundamental human right and a key factor in determining the quality of human resources (HR). One factor influencing women’s health status is the maintenance of reproductive organ health, particularly the genital organs. However, one practice still carried out in the name of maintaining genital health is female circumcision (sirkumsisi). Female circumcision, also referred to as female genital cutting or female genital mutilation (FGM), is a tradition that has long existed in certain communities.The objective of this study was to identify the factors influencing mothers' decisions to circumcise their daughters in Kelurahan Pasar Pargarutan, Kecamatan Angkola Timur, Kabupaten Tapanuli Selatan.This was a descriptive correlational study using a cross-sectional approach. The total population consisted of 58 individuals, and the sampling technique used was total population sampling, meaning all 58 participants (third-year female students) were included. The analysis was carried out using logistic regression testing.Findings is The variables found to significantly influence mothers’ decisions to circumcise their daughters were Knowledge (p = 0.024 < 0.05), Medical support (p = 0.037 < 0.05). The variables found to have no significant influence were Attitude (p = 0.298), Family support (p = 0.837), Community leader support (p = 0.851), Religion (p = 0.092).Conclusion: The study concludes that only knowledge and medical support significantly influence a mother’s decision to perform circumcision on her daughter. Therefore, it is recommended that health workers increase efforts in educating the community about female circumcision, including the risks and the fact that it is prohibited by the government, so that the public can better understand the harmful consequences of this practice.Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Family Support, Medical Support, Support from Community and Religious Figure

Bridging Aspirations and Policy: An Analysis of Community Input Absorption from Recess Activities of the Regional People's Representative Council in Bengkulu Province

This study analyzes the effectiveness of recess activities conducted by members of the Regional People's Representative Council of Bengkulu Province in fostering local democracy and promoting community economic development. The research aims to assess how well community aspirations gathered during recess are translated into actionable programs within the 2018 Revised Regional Government Budget. Employing survey methods and literature review, the study classifies and quantifies the absorption of "Main Ideas"—a formal channel for representing community input—into regional development programs. Findings show that while council members actively collect aspirations and advocate for their inclusion through official reports, plenary discussions, and political lobbying, the actual realization of these inputs remains limited. Of the total proposed Main Ideas, only 44% in the productive economy sector, 60.5% in the infrastructure sector, and 36.9% in the socio-economic sector were implemented. This indicates a gap between aspiration collection and program realization, potentially due to limited coordination, bureaucratic challenges, or resource constraints. The study concludes that improving institutional mechanisms, inter-agency coordination, and monitoring systems is essential to enhance the impact of legislative representation. Future research should adopt a longitudinal approach, broaden sectoral coverage, and explore administrative barriers and public perceptions to provide more comprehensive strategies for optimizing the role of regional legislative institutions in local development

Peranan Inisiatif Pribadi pada Industri Skala Kecil: Cross-Case Analysis pada UKM Kopi di Wilayah Aceh Tengah

Global economic competition has affected financial condition in Indonesia. It has also impacted economy in Aceh province as one of producers of agricultural resources. This situation results in great challenges for Indonesia’s business owners as economic booster towards national financial stability. To cope with this problem, the study to analyze entrepreneurial charactersistics was conducted. This study aims to evaluate what traits play a great role for maintaining certain business to stay sustainable despite emerging challenges. A systematic literature review was done prior to this study to design a theoritical framework, which attributed to cases from entrepreneurs globally. The methodology used was cross-case analysis to verify the theoritical framework from previous study. About three business owners from Aceh were interviewed to identify the traits that lead them to survive their business especially during COVID-19 pandemic. The result showed that personal initiative plays a significant role in sustaining the enterprise despite external factors that are associated with it.

Penyuluhan Teknik Budidaya Ikan Tawar di Bawah Rumah Apung menggunakan Keramba Tancap di Desa Kuala Bubon Kecamatan Samatiga Kabupaten Aceh Barat

This community service activity was conducted in Kuala Bubon Village, Samatiga District, West Aceh Regency, which is a coastal area where most residents live in floating houses. The program aimed to enhance community knowledge and skills in freshwater fish farming under floating houses using simple stake cage (keramba tancap) systems. The activities were carried out through field observations, counseling sessions, and hands-on training involving local residents. The training covered the installation of cages, fish seed selection, feeding, and maintenance techniques. The community showed high enthusiasm and actively participated throughout the process. As a result, residents gained new insights into aquaculture practices and began developing independent cultivation initiatives. This program demonstrated that a participatory and locally adapted approach can empower coastal communities, improve their economic resilience, and promote sustainable use of local aquatic resource