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Influence Factor Social and Economy to Productivity Oil Palm Plantation Self-Reliance in Subdistrict Mersam Regency Batanghari-Indonesia
Full text linkThis study aims to: analyze the influence of social and economic factors on the productivity of Self-Help Palm Oil in Mersam District. The analysis method in the study used the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach with 62 respondents. The results of the study showed 1) Oil palm farming is carried out conventionally. The average area of oil palm land is 3.4065 ha per farmer. The number of oil palm trees depends on the planting pattern. Spraying and fertilization are carried out twice a year. The average age of oil palm is 4 - 21 years. Farming activities are carried out by family and non-family labor. The process harvesting done 2 time in a month. 2) Factor social in the form of age in research area that is 32 – 72 year. Flat- flat amount liability family farmer is 0 – 6 people, the majority of farmers' ethnic groups are Javanese, Batak and Malay, the motivation of farmers is in the high category and the level of cosmopolitanism of farmers is good. In the economic factor in the form of access to marketing where farmers sell their production to middlemen, loading, and factories, oil palm farmers sell TBS at a price of Rp. 1900 - 2,100, the largest capital which are issued is Rp. 160,377,000 and distance travel around 15.4 – 20.4 km. 3) Social factors have a direct positive effect on productivity. Social factors influential negative to productivity through variable moderation use of production inputs. Economic factors have a direct positive and significant effect on productivity. Economic factors have a positive and significant effect on productivity through the moderating variable of use of production inputs
The Relationship Between Characteristics, Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivation with Job Satisfaction of Nurses at Royal Prima General Hospital Medan
Full text linkHRD are one of main factors in the organization or association in achieving the goals of the organization. Job satisfaction of nurses is a factor that can affect characteristics, motivation at work, namely intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. Royal Prima Medan General Hospital is an organization engaged in the health sector which has 265 nurses. In managing its quality is in order to create job satisfaction. So that, it will have an impact on performance and service in the hospital. The main objective in this study was to determine the effect of characteristics, intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation on nurses' job satisfaction at Royal Prima Medan General Hospital. The research conducted was quantitative research, focusing on observational or measured data expressed in numerical values. The research design used a cross-sectional approach. The research took place at Royal Prima General Hospital Medan from March to October 2024. The population studied consisted of all nurses in the hospital, with a sample size of 100 individuals selected using total sampling due to the large population size. The data analysis method in this study was bivariate using chi- square. The results showed that characteristics have no relationship with nurses' job satisfaction, promotion and job achievement have a significant relationship with job satisfaction, extrinsic motivation has a significant relationship with job satisfaction, namely the job security variable. For Royal Prima Medan General Hospital, it is recommended to provide better promotion, achievement and job security and improve nurses' job satisfactio
A Study on Practical Activities That Promote Students’ Speaking Skill
Full text linkThe aim of this article is a study of practical activities that promote students’ speaking skill. Through library research different practical speaking activities found that promote students’ speaking skill. Discussion is the main type of activity and the most frequently used activity in the speaking class. Dialogue is another type of activity which is used for language function practice such as suggesting, asking information, agreeing, apologizing, disagreeing, and greeting. It is found that simulation and role play can be used for inspiring general oral fluency or training students for specific situations. Debate is other kind of activity that provides a good opportunity for developing students’ speaking skills. In addition, Storytelling activities encourage student’s oral expression and increase overall language proficiency in speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading. To conduct surveys and questionnaires can be used for provoking conversation and opinion exchange. Moreover, for making the learners to speak, problems are good sources. To solve the problem students, have to use the language while engaged in the problem. Picture use is another activity that can be used in EFL classes and it is useful for learning that facilitated by imagery. Moreover, it is found that television, radio games and information-gap games motivate students to speak in speaking class
School Climate and the Manifestation of the Core Values Among The Grade 5 Learners: Basis For Enhancing the Teaching of Edukasyon Sa Pagpapakatao (ESP)
Full text linkThis study investigated the relationship between school climate and the manifestation of core values among Grade 5 learners at Jose T. Domingo Sr. Central Elementary School. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational design and grounded in Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, the research explored the influence of school safety, teaching and learning practices, community relationships, and the school environment on the integration of values like Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, and Makabansa within Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (ESP) instruction. Findings revealed a generally positive school climate, with students demonstrating core values, particularly environmental awareness (Makakalikasan) and patriotism (Makabansa), which were significantly related by the school environment. The study proposed an Integrated Values Development Program to further enhance values educatio
Voices of the Far-Flung Areas: Experiences of Teachers Teaching in Remote Schools
Full text linkThis study aimed to examine the insights, challenges and resiliency strategy of teachers teaching in the far-flung areas. The research employed the services of nine teacher-participants who qualified in the inclusion criteria such as serve in the locality for five years or more and must be a permanent teacher. Findings revealed that teachers face significant challenges including limited resources, difficult travel routes, and time management struggles. Despite these hurdles, they exhibit strong adaptability and resourcefulness, often relying on community engagement and personal resilience to navigate their demanding work environments. The study also highlights the crucial role of administrative support from the Department of Education in the form of professional development and resource augmentation—though many of these provisions fall short of lasting through the academic year. The research underscores the importance of enhancing existing DepEd policies, particularly in resource distribution, teacher localization, and sustained professional support. Additionally, community support emerged as a key factor influencing teacher retention, with those residing within their school’s community expressing a greater willingness to stay long-term. The findings advocate for a more inclusive, responsive, and sustainable approach to supporting teachers in remote areas to ensure equitable and quality education for all learners
Innovation and Practice of Ideological and Political Teaching in Curriculum Driven by Problem Chains with the Support of Rain Classroom
Full text linkIn the new era, the comprehensive advancement of ideological and political education in curricula must address the issue of the "separation between professional education and ideological education." The problem-chain teaching method is an effective approach to implementing the concept of ideological and political education in curricula. This paper takes the ideological and political teaching of the foundational public administration course Strategic Management in Public Sector as an example. It systematically designs and elaborates on how to use the Rain Classroom intelligent teaching platform to develop a problem-chain-driven ideological and political teaching system, providing referenceable teaching methods and practical pathways for advancing ideological and political education in curricula
Factors Influencing the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Afghanistan: A Case Study of Parwan Province
Full text linkSmall and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) serve as pivotal engines of sustainable economic development, employment generation, and innovation diffusion. Their lean organizational structures, operational flexibility, and relatively low capital requirements render them highly effective in poverty alleviation and social empowerment. In Afghanistan, promoting SME growth constitutes a strategic pathway for economic reconstruction and societal resilience. This study employs a descriptive-survey design to investigate the key determinants of SME expansion in Parwan province. Data were collected from 322 active enterprises and analyzed through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The results highlight eight principal growth drivers: innovation and production productivity, workforce competencies, institutional support and legal framework, managerial and leadership capabilities, technological and logistical infrastructure, financial performance and management, human capital and technological capacity, and preparedness for external competition. Targeted enhancement of these factors can equip policymakers with actionable insights to formulate evidence-based strategies, fostering sustainable and resilient SME driven economic growth in the region
Dimensions of Sociolinguistic Competence in English Language Communication of Indigenous People Students: An Exploratory Sequential Approach
Full text linkThis study explored the dimensions of the sociolinguistic competence in English language communication of Tagakaolo senior high school students. Through purposive sampling, the participants of the study were the Tagakaolo senior high school students of the three secondary implementing units in the two municipalities of Davao Occidental. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) yielded four factors: communication context, cultural knowledge, language learning, and language use. The model was found to be the best fit using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and other tests of fit indices. The final questionnaire, which was the main output of the study, consisted of 20 items and found to have good reliability based on its Cronbach’s alpha. Based on the results, the developed questionnaire will aid in determining the level of sociolinguistic competence in English language communication of Tagakaolo senior high school students, which can be used in future planning, policy making, and program implementations of different sectors
Effect of Interest in Mathematics Learning on Students’ Performance
Full text linkThe purpose of this study is to investigate how interest influences mathematics learning among science students in higher education. Interest plays a significant role, acts as a powerful motivator to influence student's positive attitude and actively encouraging their effort in understanding mathematics. Exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling methods used to analyse the data collected from 239 selected students. The results proved that the interest significantly has a positive effect to greater success in mathematics (p-value = 0.000). This study reveals that more than 15 points will be achieved for an additional level of interest and indirectly promoting higher education students to have better motivation level towards mathematics. Therefore, to maximize positive interest, enhanced understanding, and a more engaged learning experience in mathematics, it is suggested that a great effort be made to create a supportive and positive learning environment
Effects of the Three Teaching Strategies on the Performance in Mathematics of Grade V Pupils of Ampayon Central Elementary School, Butuan City Division
Full text linkThis study examined the effects of three teaching strategies—multisensory, think-pair-share, and lecture method—on the mathematics performance of Grade V pupils at Ampayon Central Elementary School, Butuan City Division. Employing a quasi-experimental design with three groups of 40 pupils each, the research utilized pretests and posttests based on the K–12 Basic Education Curriculum in Mathematics. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Findings revealed significant differences in performance across the strategies, with the multisensory approach producing the highest mean scores, followed by think-pair-share, while the lecture method yielded the lowest. Pupils exposed to multisensory and think-pair-share strategies demonstrated greater interest, higher engagement, and more substantial learning gains compared to the traditional lecture-discussion group. The study concludes that the multisensory approach is the most effective strategy for enhancing mathematics learning outcomes. It recommends that teachers and school leaders adopt varied pedagogical approaches to foster improved student performance and to align with the goals of the Department of Education in promoting quality instruction