The Relationship between Welfare and Work Motivation with the Work Productivity of Family Planning Extension Workers in the Administrative City of East Jakarta

The formulation of the problem in formulation of the problem in the research is how much the relationship between welfare and work motivation partially and simultaneously with work productivity at the Family Planning Office of the East Jakarta City Administration. This research aims to determine and examine the relationship between welfare and work motivation partially and simultaneously with work productivity at the East Jakarta City Administration Family Planning Office.

The research method uses a survey with a quantitative approach that is correlational with a sampling technique that is saturated sampling, namely a sample research technique when all members of the population are used as samples, another term for saturated samples is all, where all members of the population are used as samples. In this study, the number of samples was 110 respondents. The variables studied are welfare (X1) and work motivation (X2 ) as independent variables, while work productivity is the dependent variable (Y).

Based on the results of the research that has been carried out, it can be concluded that from the results of the discussion and research, namely: a) The results of the hypothesis test for the welfare variable and work productivity obtained a correlation coefficient value of 0.796. Meanwhile, the coefficient of determination is r 2 = 0.634, meaning that 63.4% of work productivity is determined by welfare, and the remaining 36.6% is determined by other factors. This means that the Ha hypothesis is accepted, namely that there is a strong and significant positive relationship between welfare and work productivity. b) The results of the hypothesis test for the work motivation variable and work productivity obtained a correlation coefficient of 0.765. Meanwhile, the coefficient of determination is r 2 = 0.586, meaning that 58.6% of work productivity is determined by work motivation, and the remaining 41.4% is determined by other factors, this means that the Ha hypothesis is accepted, namely that there is a strong and significant positive relationship between work motivation and work productivity. . c) To test the hypothesis of a double correlation between the variables of well-being and work motivation together with work productivity, a correlation coefficient value of 0.828 was obtained. Meanwhile, the coefficient of determination is R 2 = 0.686, meaning that together, work productivity is 68.6% determined by welfare and work motivation, and the remaining 31.4% is determined by other factors, this means the Ha hypothesis is accepted, namely, there is a very strong relationship and significant relationship between well-being and work motivation together with work productivity.

Student Management in Inclusive Education in Improving the Quality of Graduates (Multicase Study at SDN Betet 1 Kediri City and MI Unggulan Darussalam Gembongan Ponggok Blitar)

The aim of this research is to describe in depth 1) the process of accepting new students in improving the quality of graduates. 2) coaching and developing students in inclusive education in improving the quality of graduates. 3) supervision of students in inclusive education in improving the quality of graduates. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods with absolute participation of the researcher. Data was taken from informants or primary data sources including: school principals, inclusion teachers, regular teachers, shadow teachers, student guardians and therapy officers as well as educational staff at both loci, as well as informants from the PLA (Autism Service Center). Accepting new students to improve the quality of graduates in inclusive education at these two educational institutions, all students who register will be accepted without selection. Next, a classification is held based on student competency and grouped into regular and inclusion classes. For those who are detected to have special needs, an assessment will be carried out by the therapist assigned to SDN Betet 1 Kediri. Meanwhile, MI Unggulan was handed over to PLA Blitar for further observation. Meanwhile, the guidance and development of students is carried out intensively, both co-curricular and extra-curricular, based on the students’ abilities and adhering to the 2013 curriculum. The evaluation carried out is adjusted to the stages set so that the graduation of students with special needs becomes a priority. Meanwhile, in carrying out supervision and evaluation in filtering the quality of graduates using various methods, including control and supervision by the Head of the Madrasah, from the intense coaching, this madrasah is also able to maintain itself as a superior madrasah in the city of Blitar and 100% of its graduates continue on to higher education, both state and private.

Investigating Soft Skills that English Studies High Quality Program Students Gain After Participating in the Field Trip Course

This study aimed to investigate the soft skills that English studies high-quality program students gain after taking part in the field trip course. The quantitative and qualitative research was conducted at the School of Foreign Languages of Can Tho University (CTU). The participants were 196 English studies high-quality programs of the School of Foreign Languages, cohorts 46 and 47. The questionnaire and in-depth interviews were used to examine the soft skills that students gained and the opportunities for students to develop soft skills after the field trip course. The findings showed that the researchers correctly predicted that most students majoring in English Studies in the high-quality program before participating in the field trip course have basic knowledge about the definition of soft skills but do not have enough opportunities and practical situations to apply these soft skills. That is why the field trip course becomes essential for students to practice the soft skills they have learned in school and put them into practice. Thereby understanding soft skills that students are diverse and honing these skills through a field trip course. This study helps undergraduates have a more comprehensive view of the ways to apply the knowledge learned in school to the real environment. Besides, the field trip course helps students recognize and improve their soft skills, aids in exams, and might be useful for future work for students majoring in English studies high-quality program students.

Heartful Education. Benefits from Teaching Unity in Schools

Several papers indicate the benefits of an educational model based on the teaching of values, character strengths, and both academic and non-academic contents. In this paper, we proceed to review the most significant and relevant articles regarding this holistic educational approach which considers the spiritual heart as a fundamental pillar to connect mind, body, and spirit. The concepts of heartful education, values and character strengths are examined, to stress the need of a new and innovative approach in education that considers teaching unity in schools as a method to provide a type of education that intends to cover the whole spectrum of learners’ needs. It is claimed in this article the benefits of providing such educational model and it is also suggested the possibility to create a subject named “unity” within the schools’ curriculum so that learners are consistently reminded of the countless aspects that they all have in common. This paper shows the conclusions and beneficial repercussions of this holistic and heartful educational approach.

Basic Conciliation Models for Land Disputes in Ho Chi Minh City

One of the main factors causing land disputes in Ho Chi Minh City is urban planning, which is not considered enough and develops too quickly. Population density is increasing in limited urban space, leading to increased demand for land. This creates opportunities for investors, businesses, and individuals to access and purchase valuable land funds. Using the document analysis method, this article studies two basic conciliation models for land disputes: voluntary conciliation and compulsory conciliation. These models look at the mechanisms used to resolve land conflicts and suggest potential solutions to Ho Chi Minh City’s ongoing development management challenges—urban and land use. Understanding and implementing an effective conciliation model is an important step to minimize land disputes and promote sustainable urban development in this city.

Impact of the Notary Office in Ho Chi Minh City on Socio-Economic Development

This study was conducted using the document analysis method to determine the impact of Notary Activities on socio-economic development in Ho Chi Minh City. Research results show that Notarization activities have had a significant positive effect on both of these aspects. The story of the notary industry in the city has followed the direction of professionalization and socialization, bringing many essential benefits to the community. Notary offices have been strengthened and ensured sustainable and stable development, thereby contributing to improving the legal system and transaction processes in Ho Chi Minh City. This has created favorable conditions for economic growth, promoted trade activities, and ensured transparency and fairness in transactions. This is an essential step in understanding the impact of professional services industries on a developing region and could have broad applications in policy formulation and socio-economic development—associations in other localities.

Measuring Mathematical Competence of Grade 3 Students in New General Curriculum: A Case of Vietnam

The general education curriculum promulgated by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training in 2018 has identified 10 common competencies that need to be formed and developed for students in the coming period, including computing capacity. The Math general education curriculum issued in 2018 helps students form and develop mathematical competence (the most concentrated expression of computing capacity) including the following core elements: mathematical thinking and reasoning; mathematical modeling; mathematical problem solving; mathematical communication; use mathematical learning tools and media.

The aim of this study was to design an assessment framework for mathematical competence.

From the Grade 3 Math curriculum, the research team has proposed a math competency standard with 90 items. From these 90 items, design 6 illustrative test questions. Each test consists of 30 questions, between which there are 15 fixed questions designed to measure students’ mathematical competence.

A sample of 383 students in grade 3 were recruited for the study with the participation of 3 researchers and 5 elementary school teachers. A mathematical competence framework and six tests with anchor items were designed to measure students’ mathematical competence.

The results of analysis using an approach to item response theory showed that the items had good fits with the model and they could be used to describe mathematical competence learning progression with different levels of proficiency. The tests were reliable and valid, and the anchor items were good for connecting students’ mathematical competence.

The Influence of Implementing the Geography Virtual Laboratory (Geovlab) on Interest and Increasing Academic Achievement Abilities

Purpose: This research aims to examine the effect of implementing a virtual geography laboratory (Geovlab) on students’ interest and increasing academic achievement.

Patients and methods: The type of research used is experimental research. The research was conducted at SMA Plus Al-Fatimah Bojonegoro, East Java, Indonesia. The subjects of this research were 60 students. The research instruments used to collect data were interest questionnaires and cognitive measurement tests. Data analysis was tested using percentages and paired sample t test statistics.

Results: Based on the analysis of research results, it shows that there are students who have a high interest in using Geovlab and there is a significant average difference between pre-test and post-test in cognitive aspects of academic achievement.

Conclusion: Geovlab allows students to learn geography interactively. They can explore geographic maps, simulations, and models that help them understand geographic concepts better than traditional textbook-only learning.

Factors of Performance Management System and Work Motivation on Employee Engagement through Employee Performance as a Mediation Variable

This study aimed to identify Performance Management System (PMS), work motivation, and employee performance factors through employee engagement as mediation. Measuring the value of each performance achievement using the PLS SEM method. The research was conducted from March to April 2023. The data collected in this study were primary data obtained from an Indonesian-language questionnaire survey which was distributed via the Google form link using a Likert scale. The sampling method (respondents) used was quota sampling. Data is processed and analyzed using SEM-PLS. The results of the study obtained 240 respondents and showed that all variables had an effect. The managerial implication of this research is that state-owned banking companies in Indonesia are advised to increase their current employee engagement and pay attention to factors that can inhibit or reduce employee engagement to maintain company performance in the future. One of the factors that has an impact on the performance of employees and the company at this time is the occurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic and changes in the company’s internal environment. Thus, communication between companies and employees must be maintained to minimize misunderstandings regarding their work. The ability of employees to manage emotions, control themselves and establish good relations with fellow co-workers will have an impact on improving performance both at work and in social life.

Purpose: Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the company’s performance measurement system with a more in-depth Performance management system approach, so that by providing suggestions for improvements to several aspects of PMS, it is expected to form a company to improve the performance of its employees. Because, performance improvement is very influential for the company, especially in terms of creating profit value for the company.

Patients and methods: Measuring the value of each performance achievement using the PLS SEM method. The research was conducted from March to April 2023. The data collected in this study were primary data questionnaire survey which was distributed via the Google form link using a Likert scale. The sampling method (respondents) used was quota sampling. Data is processed and analyzed using SEM-PLS.

Results: The results of the study obtained 240 respondents and showed that all variables had an effect. The managerial implication of this research is that state-owned banking companies in Indonesia are advised to increase the engagement of their current employees and pay attention again to the factors that can hinder or reduce their employee engagement to maintain the company’s future performance. One of the factors that has an impact on the current performance of employees and companies is the occurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic and the changing internal environment of the company.

Conclusion: The employee engagement variable mediates the influence between the performance management system, work motivation, and employee performance. Employee Engagement is able to partially mediate the effect of work motivation on employee performance. Work motivation in BUMN companies in the banking sector is good and balanced with employees who have high engagement, it will improve the performance of the employees concerned. When employees feel comfortable with their work environment they will be more easily engaged with their work.

Let off Steam: Exploring the Anger in the English Proverbs

This study explores the complex relationship between language and emotion, specifically focusing on how anger is depicted in English proverbs. Using a unique combination of Cognitive Semantics Analysis (CSA) and Qualitative Methodology (QM), this research uncovers the underlying cognitive structures that shape the expression of anger in a diverse range of proverbs. The study identifies and analyzes how anger is conceptualized and communicated across various contexts by examining linguistic patterns, metaphors, and cultural nuances. The proverbs displayed a cohesive set of linguistic patterns that intensified the emotional impact of anger-related expressions. The findings provide insight into the cognitive mechanisms behind the creation of anger-related proverbs and offer a deeper understanding of the micro-cultural and social dimensions that influence these expressions. Through our analysis of English proverbs, we found a complex web of cognitive structures and metaphors that underlie the expression of anger. This investigation contributes to cognitive linguistics, emotion studies, and cultural analysis, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between language, emotion, and cultural cognition.