Medan City Research Articles

Examining the Profits and Losses of Medan City Roadside Ditch Scraping by the Medan City Government on MSMEs

The practice of digging roadside ditches by the Medan City Government is an important part of the flood mitigation strategy and improvement of the urban drainage system. However, this practice not only provides benefits for reducing flood risk, but also has a significant impact on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) around the area. This research aims to investigate the dynamics of profit and loss from the practice of trenching for MSMEs in Medan, focusing on identifying the challenges they face and opportunities to improve the sustainability of their businesses. Through a triangulation approach, including direct surveys, interviews with stakeholders, and secondary data analysis, this study reveals the complexity of the impact of trenching practices on MSMEs and the adaptation strategies adopted. The results show that MSMEs experience accessibility problems, material losses, and damage to business infrastructure due to this practice. However, MSMEs have also taken adaptation steps such as product diversification and increased connectivity. Support from sustainability-oriented public policies has also helped MSMEs increase their competitiveness and resilience. Despite this, challenges in implementing sustainable policies remain the main focus, with limited resources and lack of coordination between government agencies as the main obstacles. In conclusion, this research highlights the need for a holistic approach and close collaboration between stakeholders to create an environment that supports the growth and sustainability of MSMEs amidst changes in urban infrastructure.

Pengaruh Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia dan Penggunaan Informasi Akuntansi Terhadap Keberhasilan Usaha dengan Ketidakpastian Lingkungan sebagai variabel moderating pada UKM di kota Medan

This study aims to determine the effect of the quality of human resources and the use of accounting information on business success with environmental uncertainty as a moderating variable in SMEs in the city of Medan. This type of research is quantitative with an associative approach. This research was conducted using a survey method by distributing questionnaires to SMEs in the city of Medan. The sampling technique in this study used a purposive sampling technique found in non-probability sampling with a total sample of 100 respondents. The data were analyzed using the partial least squares (SEM-PLS) structural equation model. The results of this study indicate that the quality of human resources affects business success and the use of accounting information affects business success. In addition, this study also finds that environmental uncertainty cannot moderate the quality of human resources on business success and environmental uncertainty cannot moderate the use of accounting information on business success.

Analisa Komparasi Sifat Fisis dan Mekanis Piston Sepeda Motor dari Empat Pabrikan

The piston is an essential component in the internal combustion system. Unfortunately, most piston products on the market are of low quality, which is detrimental to consumers. Most pistons sold in spare parts shops in Medan City have varying prices and different quality. The study compares four manufacturers' chemical composition, microstructure and hardness of the pistons of 4-stroke motorcycles. The four types of pistons were purchased at an automotive component sales shop in Medan city. The pistons were cut by machine and then analyzed for chemical composition, microstructure and hardness. The research results show that the chemical composition of the four-piston manufacturers is almost similar, where the silicon content ranges from 2-3%, which is a hypoeutectic Al-Si aluminium alloy. Interestingly, the hardness values and microstructure of pistons are different. The hardness value for brand X is the highest compared to other products, at 41.16 VHN. Microstructural observations show that the microstructures of manufacturers W, X and Y are similar, where the Si particles are evenly distributed with almost uniform sizes. Meanwhile, the Z manufacturer shows a microstructure with fibrous Si particles with a coarse SDAS size.

Identification of mangrove forests using Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery in Medan Belawan District, Medan City

Mangroves are a forest ecosystem tolerant to salt (halophytic) and influenced by sea tides. Mangrove forests are producers of ecosystem services that all living things need. The use of remote sensing can be used to identify mangrove forests in large areas in a short time. Sentinel-1 is a satellite product widely used to monitor land cover, including mangrove forests. The research objective was to identify mangrove forests in the Medan Belawan District using Sentinel-1 satellite imagery. Land cover classification in digital images was done using supervised classification with the maximum likelihood and random forest method. The results showed that random forest methods are more accurate than the maximum likelihood of identifying mangrove forests in Medan Belawan. The kappa accuracy value of the digital satellite image classification using the random forest method is 85.09%, and the maximum likelihood method is 77.4%. Based on the random forest method, the mangrove forest area is 1,325.81 hectares or 43.64% of the Belawan District area.

The effect of rest duration on the physical and chemical quality of Brahman-Cross beef

Brahman Cross (BX) cattle are cattle produced by crossing Brahman cattle with European cattle. Brahman Cross is one of the beef cattle that has high productivity, resistance to high temperatures, resistance to relatively dry tropical environments, and good meat quality. This study was carried out to determine the effect of rest duration on the physical and chemical quality of Brahman Cross cattle on pH, water holding capacity, as well as fat and protein content of meat. The research was conducted at Mabar RPH Medan City. Meat physical and chemical tests were carried out at the Food Chemistry Analysis Laboratory, University of North Sumatera. Furthermore, this study used 48 Brahman Cross cattle and was designed with a statistical T-test consisting of 2 variables and 24 replications. The research treatment consisted of 24 Brahman Cross cattle without rest (0 hours), and 24 Brahman Cross cattle rested for 24 hours. The results showed that the duration of 0 hour rest and 24 hours rest before slaughter had no significant effect (P>0.05) on the pH and protein content, but had a significant effect (P>0.05) on water holding capacity and fat content.

Prediction of land cover change in the Belawan watershed using the cellular automata-markov chain model

Belawan Watershed is one of the watersheds that cross Medan City, the capital of North Sumatra province. The spatial distribution of land cover affects the hydrological conditions in this watershed. The purpose of this study is to predict land cover in 2032 so that it can be used as information to mitigate changes in forest land cover. The method used is Cellular Automata-Markov Chain modeling with five change parameters (driving factors): distance from the river, distance from the road, altitude, population density, and slope. Land cover changes in the Belawan watershed used for this modeling include land cover in 2012, 2017, and 2022 and predicted land cover in 2032. The results showed that the predicted land cover is the water body 998.409 ha (1.36%), dryland forest 970.399 ha (1.32%), mangrove forest 3,351.496 ha (4.58%), settlement 11,600.105 ha (15.85%), plantation 38,787.924 ha (53.01%), agriculture 8,674.632 ha (11.85%), rice fields 5,568.183 ha (7.6%) and ponds 3,218.175 ha (4.3%). The area of forests and mangroves tends to continue to decline, so mitigation efforts are needed to reduce the reduction rate in forest and mangrove land cover.

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HISTORY OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AT MAHDARINA PRATAMA CLINIC MEDAN SELAYANG DISTRICT OF MEDAN CITY

Breastfeeding is a special pride for a woman to her baby. According to data from the WHO in 2017 globally, less than 40% of infants fewer than 6 are exclusively breastfed and the rest have been given complementary foods. The impact that will occur for the mother is the risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, porous bones, maternal diabetes, stress, and anxiety. While the impact on infants is gastrointestinal infections, respiratory infections, risk of allergies, risk of decreased intelligence, risk of obesity, risk of vascular disease, risk of diabetes, risk of cancer in children, risk of chronic disease. This study aimed to analyze factors associated with history of exclusive breastfeeding at Mahdarina Pratama Clinic, Medan Selayang District, Medan City. This was analytical survey research with a cross sectional design. The population was mothers who had babies aged 7-12 months who came to the Clinic totaling 53 people and all of them were used as research samples. The data used primary data and tested by Chi Square test.The results of this study indicated that the majority of knowledge factors were knowledgeable enough was 41.5%, negative attitudes was 54.7%, the majority of mothers work 50.9%. The results of the Chi-Square test found knowledge p = 0.024 <0.05, attitude p = 0.035 <0.05 and work p = 0.002 <0.05.The conclusion shows that there is a relationship between knowledge, attitudes and work with a history of exclusive breastfeeding at Mahdarina Pratama Clinic, Medan Selayang District, Medan City. It is ecpevted to nursing mothers to pay more attention to information about exclusive breastfeeding through print and social media, especially working mothers. Keywords: knowledge; attitude; occupation; history of exclusive breastfeeding

The Influence of Equity Levels, and Liquidity on Profitability at PT Bank Sumut Pusat Medan City Period 2020 to 2022

A financial ratio analysis is critical for understanding a company's financial situation. Financial ratios play a vital part in determining How Many financial factors influence a company's future performance. This study was carried out to gather empirical data on the impact of equity and liquidity on profitability at PT Bank Sumut Pusat in Medan City. The data was gathered from monthly financial records evaluated at PT Bank Sumut Pusat in Medan City. Data was gathered through interviews and data management and then analyzed using multiple linear regression. In this study, the data was processed via SPSS. This study employed a sample of 36 monthly reports collected over three years. Specifically, the years 2020–2022. This study's findings demonstrate (1) Equity and liquidity do not have a concurrent and small impact on profitability, and (2) partial equity (3) Partial liquidity has no influence and is not substantial on profitability

PERANCANGAN APLIKASI HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (HRD) PADA VIZTA GYM MENGGUNAKAN METODE DELONE AND MCLEAN

This research aims to develop a Human Resources Development (HRD) application for Vizta Gym, a fitness center with four branches in the city of Medan. Currently, the company is still facing problems in managing Human Resources (HR) because it uses a manual recording system. Data integration between branches is less effective, making it difficult to record jobs and obtain information about employee conditions and performance. Complicated employee data management also causes errors in data management. The process of calculating employee salaries is also slow and has the potential for errors to occur. The HRD application that was built has an automatic salary calculation feature based on employee absences, leave, permission, illness, holidays, tardiness, and absence. With this application, HR management can monitor employee performance and calculate salaries quickly and accurately. Automatic reporting features, including payroll slips and employee salary summary, are also provided. The results showed that the HRD application was successful in overcoming complex employee data management problems at Vizta Gym. The DeLone and McLean method was used to measure the success of this application and showed very good results with percentages above 85% for each indicator variable.

Penerapan Metode K-Means Dalam Pengelompokkan Buku Untuk Menentukan Minat Baca Pada Perpustakaan Daerah Kota Medan

The library is a facility that functions as an information center, a source of various knowledge, research, recreation and cultural preservation. The Medan City Regional Library is a library organized by the regional government using general funds which aims to serve the public in obtaining comprehensive information without distinguishing gender, religion, race, age, occupation and position. In 2021 the Medan city regional library has 28 thousands of titles books in several categories. Of the many books contained in the library, a system must be needed where the system is useful for both the library and the reader in maximizing grouping of books and searching books easily by the reader, therefore the K-Means Clustering method is used, where the method This is a method in data mining that processes clustering data that is grouped into one or more clusters. In this study, 100 samples of book category data were used in the Medan City library. This study groups the data categories into 3 clusters, namely the most desirable, desirable and least desirable. The results of this method process will find out the most popular book category data so that in the future it will be a consideration for the librarian to increase the collection of books at the Medan City regional library. The process of calculating the K-Means method in grouping books is only carried out until the 2nd iteration because iteration -3 gets the same value. In Cluster 1 (Most Interested) choose 6 categories of books including Category 020-Library and Information, 070-Mass Media, Journalism and Publication, 050-Psychology, 420-Indonesian, 600-Technology, 650-Management. In Cluster 2 (Desired) choose 16 categories of books including 000-General Publications and General Information, 030-Encyclopedias and Books, 040-Biography, 050-Magazines and Journals, 090-Manuscripts and Rare Books, 210-Islamic Religion, 300-Science Social, 320-Political Science, 330-Economics, 410-Indonesian, 510-Mathematics, 620-Technical Sciences, 770-Photography and Photos, 780-Music, 910-General Travel Geography, 930-Old World History. And in cluster 3 (Less Interested) 78 categories of books were selected. 10 of them 010-Bibliography, 060-Association of Organizations and Museums, 080-Quotes, 100-Philosophy and Psychology, 110-Mathematics, 120-Epistimology, 030-Parapsychology and Occultism, 040-Philosophical Thought, 060 Logical Philosophy, 070-Ethics.

Optimizing Production Amounts to Obtain Maximum Profits from Sales of Basreng and Duosus "Shafa Snack" in Medan City

Linear programming is one of the most widely used operations research techniques in practice and is known for being easy to understand. The method in solving linear progamming on “Shafa Snack” is the graph method. The purpose of solving this linear progamming is to optimize the amount of production in obtaining maximum profit with data collection techniques through literature, observation and interviews. The optimal solution is obtained, namely the maximum profit of Rp1,875,000, with the number of duosus to be purchased from agents of 70kg and the number of basreng of 80kg. The results showed that duosus “chocolate filling” to achieve maximum profit of Rp1,875,000, with the number of snacks to be purchased at a price of Rp30,000 and a selling price of Rp40,000 per kg, resulted in a profit of Rp10,000 per kg. While basreng “spicy orange leaf” is purchased at Rp50,000 and sold for Rp65,000 per kg, with a profit of Rp15,000 per kg.

Study fenomenologi: Intervensi Sosial Untuk Mereduksi Stigma Terhadap WUS Dalam Memutus Mata Rantai Penularan Covid-19

Social stigma can encourage people to hide their illness so that they are not discriminated against, prevent them from seeking medical assistance immediately, and prevent them from carrying out healthy lifestyle behaviors without realizing it will cause more transmission to others. The aim of the study was to carry out a phenomenological survey of social interventions to reduce the stigma against WUS in breaking the chain of transmission of Covid-19 in the working area of the Medan Helvetia Health Center. The target to be achieved from this research is the formation of cooperation in tackling the transmission of Covid-19 which involves all community leaders, especially WUS. The research was carried out in Helvetia District, the working area of the Helvetia Health Center, Medan City. The research method was carried out using a qualitative approach. The qualitative approach used is participatory action research. The research procedures to be carried out are engagement/intake, data collection and need assessment (phenomenological survey), model formulation, intervention and monitoring and evaluation and termination. Data collection methods were carried out by sharing, in-depth interviews, (FGD) and questionnaires. Interactive model analysis is used to analyze qualitative data on phenomenological surveys and the process of conducting participatory action research. The results of the research, the phenomenological survey generally closed oneself when exposed to Covid-19, did not tell neighbors, friends or family but after recovering they were told, with the aim of not being ostracized or avoided by the local community. The FGD was conducted to look at the problems found in the phenomenological survey, and the results of the discussion resulted in a social intervention, namely the training of the Covid-19 Task Force as counselees in reducing the stigma of Covid-19, carried out for 3 days. Implementation of participatory action research requires a long time to be able to see changes in behavior and social change, for this reason further research is needed to see the persistence of interventions carried out by the Covid-19 Task Force.

Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Narcissistic Behavior Among Students in Medan City

This study explores the influence of social media on the development of narcissistic behavior among students in Medan City, Indonesia. The research employs a qualitative, descriptive approach to understand how social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, and others contribute to both narcissism’s positive and negative aspects. Interviews with respondents reveal a mixed perception of narcissism, with some viewing it as a form of self-appreciation within reasonable limits. In contrast, others see it as an unhealthy phase with negative implications. The study highlights that social media facilitates personality formation and boosts self-confidence but also fosters narcissistic tendencies through excessive self-promotion and attention-seeking behaviors. It concludes that while most respondents do not exhibit severe narcissistic behavior, the potential for harm necessitates mindful social media usage. Recommendations include engaging in meaningful activities, fostering empathy, and providing counseling services to mitigate the adverse effects of narcissism.

Analisis Peningkatan Kasus HIV/AIDS Di Kota Medan: Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Dan Implikasi Untuk Pencegahan Dan Edukasi

This research aims to analyze the increase in HIV/AIDS cases in Medan City with a focus on influencing factors and implications for prevention and education. The research method used is library study, by collecting and analyzing data from literature, documents and related reports from various sources, including scientific journals, books and official reports from health and government organizations. The results of the analysis show that factors such as risky behavior, low levels of public awareness, lack of access to health services, and social stigma have a significant role in increasing HIV/AIDS cases. The implication of these findings is the need to increase efforts in prevention and education, with a focus on increasing awareness, reducing stigma, increasing accessibility of health services, and strengthening collaboration between various stakeholders in addressing this problem. This research makes an important contribution to understanding the dynamics of HIV/AIDS epidemiology in Medan City and provides a basis for developing more effective intervention strategies.

Analysis Of The Influence Of Work Experience And Organisational Climate On Employee Performance, With Performance Benefits As An Intervening Variable In The Office Of Customs And Excise Supervision And Services

The research was conducted to see the influence of work experience and organizational climate on employee performance with performance allowances as an intervening variable at the Medan City Customs and Excise Supervision and Service Office. This research used a quantitative type of research. This research was carried out at the location where the research was carried out at the Medan City Customs and Excise Supervision and Service Office. The population used was 131 employees and the sampling technique used was the Slovin technique so that the sample used was 99 employees, the data collection technique used was questionnaire distribution, the research model used was analysis method and the measuring instrument used the Smart PLS version 3.0. The results of this research are as follows: Organizational climate has a positive and significant effect on employee performance with an original sample value of 0.568 and a p value of 0.000. Organizational climate has a positive and significant effect on performance allowances with a sample value of 0.792 and a p value of 0.000. Work Experience has a positive and insignificant effect on Employee Performance with an original sample value of 0.123 and a p value of 0.062. Work Experience has a positive and insignificant effect on Performance allowances with an original sample value of 0.154 and a p value of 0.093. Performance allowances have a positive and significant effect on employee performance with an original sample value of 0.295 and a p value of 0.001. Organizational climate has a positive and significant effect on employee performance through performance allowances with an original sample value of 0.234 and a p value of 0.002. Work Experience has a positive and insignificant effect on Employee Performance through performance allowances with an original sample value of 0.045 and a p value of 0.175.

Analisis Peran Koperasi Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Anggotanya

The purpose of the study was to analyze how the role of Civil Service Cooperatives Medan city government in improving the welfare of its members. This research is in the form of descriptive qualitative research. Researchers conducted observations, notes, and interviews during the data collection process. From the results of the study shows that the cooperative civil servants (KPN) Medan City Government has a very large role in the welfare of its members. The benefits include the provision of ease of Business Financing assistance services, educational scholarships for family members and the provision of training/workshops to improve the ability of human resources (HR). And also advised to cooperatives should cooperatives always improve and maintain the efforts that have been made in improving the welfare of members who are members and always make improvements to the efforts that the target has not been achieved. cooperatives always remain guided by the principles, foundations, principles, and goals of cooperatives in improving the welfare of cooperative members.

Fungsi Instagram sebagai Sarana Komunikasi Politik Raden Muhammad Khalil Prasetyo

Among the politicians who utilize social media to communicate about politics is Raden Muhammad Khalil Prasetyo. This political message is intended at his supporters, the residents of Medan City. Political players can draw in voters, engage in direct communication with the public, and have private discussions with them using social media. This study attempts to identify the political communication patterns on Instagram of Raden Muhammad Khalil Prasetyo and the advantages that he derives from using the platform. Using descriptive qualitative research techniques, this study looks at how to use the data collected to address current issues. This essay presents, examines, interprets, and conducts direct interviews with informants as the key data source for the author. The study's findings demonstrate that a politician must talk gently and courteously while interacting with the general populace. The people will view the politician favorably as a result of this. You need Instagram management abilities to make a favorable impression, such publishing videos of engaging activities rather than dull ones. He needs to make the most of Instagram's features to grow his following and make it easier for others to communicate with him.

Implementing Distribution Requirement Planning in Medan City Health Department's Medicine Distribution System

One of the pharmacy installations located in the Medan city area was tasked with overseeing the management of pharmaceutical inventory for public health facilities, ensuring adequate stock levels, and processing medication-related data, including receiving supplies and LPLPO forms from 41 Public Health Centers. Supervisors at the pharmacy installation were responsible for dispensing medications, while medication managers at the Public Health Centers handled medication requests by completing LPLPO forms and sending them to the installation. Issues arose regarding the accuracy of medication data within its operations, encompassing aspects such as initial stock, receipt of medications, inventory management, medication disbursement (including usage, damaged, or expired items), remaining stock, medication requests, and discrepancies between reported and actual medication quantities. The objective of this study was to establish a web-based data processing system utilizing the Distribution Requirement Planning (DRP) methodology. The DRP approach offered significant insights for forecasting medication stock demands and effectively guided the pharmacy installation in meeting the medication needs of the Public Health Centers. Furthermore, the DRP method shed light on the distribution process costs, thus serving as a valuable tool for enhancing cost efficiency and effectiveness. Results obtained through the DRP approach provided a more efficient distribution process, yielding a notable 93% reduction in expenditure. Additionally, the DRP method successfully anticipated future requirements by employing structured calculations that delineated demand levels experienced by each Public Health Center, accounting for the distinct needs of each facility.

Factors Influencing Safety Consciousness and Violations Among Licensed Drivers

The primary objective of this research was to identify and analyze the factors influencing driving safety in Medan city. By utilizing survey data as the primary source, the researchers sought to employ logistic regression analysis to uncover key determinants. The overarching goal was to gain insights into the specific factors, such as gender, latest education, safety drive, miscalculation, and violation, that significantly impact driving safety in the targeted area. Survey data served as the foundation for this research, with logistic regression employed as the analytical tool of choice. The data collected from drivers in Medan was meticulously examined to assess the influence of various factors on driving safety. The results of the analysis revealed several noteworthy findings regarding driving safety in Medan. Gender, latest education, safety drive, miscalculation, and violation emerged as significant factors affecting driving safety in the city. Notably, safety drives and violations were identified as particularly influential in determining the overall safety of driving in Medan. The majority of drivers in Medan possessed a driver's license, with a significant proportion being teenagers. A correlation between driver's license prediction and variables such as status and latest education was observed. However, age did not exhibit a significant correlation with driving miscalculations. These findings provide a foundation for the development of targeted driving safety programs in Medan, emphasizing the importance of awareness, reducing violations, and considering demographic factors like gender and recent education for effective safety driving strategies.

Strategi Pimpinan dalam Meningkatkan Efektivitas Pembelajaran Tilawatil Qur’an di Rumah Qur’an Umi Kartini Medan

This research discusses the Umi Kartini Qur'an House in increasing effectiveness Learning Tilawatil Qur'an for Children in Indrakasih Village, Medan Tembung District Medan City, with the topic of leadership strategies for improving effectiveness of learning at the Umi Kartini Qur'an House in increasing interest in learning reading the Koran to children in Indrakasih Village, Medan City and the implications of the Qur'an House Umi Kartini in increasing interest in learning to read the Koran among children in the village Indrakasih Medan City. The method used in this research is a qualitative method and is descriptive-analytical in nature. Jacob (Marshall, 1999) describes six types of qualitative methods, namely Human Ethology (human ethology), Holistic Ethnography, Cognitive Anthropology, Ethnography Communication, Symbolic Interaction (Symbolic Interaction), Environmental Psychology (Ecology Psychology). The aim of the research. First, want to know the strategy the head of the Umi Kartini Qur'an House in increasing interest in learning to read the Koran in children in Indrakasih Village, Medan City. Second, I want to know the implications of the Qur'an House Umi Kartini in increasing interest in learning to read the Koran among children in the village Indrakasih Medan City.