Direct Interviews Research Articles

Strategic Management Analysis at McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant, Perdatam Pasar Minggu

McDonald's, as one of the franchise companies that has a global reputation and is known almost all over the world, operates its business in the fast food sector. The object of this study is McDonald's located in Perdatam, Pasar Minggu. This research method is qualitative, with a qualitative descriptive analysis approach and SWOC analysis. Data collection was carried out by direct observation and interviews with the relevant resource persons in this study. The results showed that, McDonald's features a food menu that is famous for being delicious and diverse, including packaged menu choices, McDonald's consistently displays food product innovations to attract the attention of its consumers. McDonald's success lies not only in its taste excellence, but also in its ability to constantly adapt to changing consumer trends and tastes. The company continues to carry out various management strategies including vigorous promotions involving various media such as social media, television, radio, newspapers, and banners and McDonald's marketing strategies are designed very practically to stay ahead of its peers in the highly competitive fast food industry. The company's internal factors, especially its strengths, are always able to outperform its weaknesses. McDonald's managed to maintain its position in the market by presenting a combination of menu diversity, quality, and product innovation that became the main attraction for customers. Its ability to continuously compete and remain relevant in the market keeps McDonald's as a leader in the fast food industry, maintaining its edge amid fierce competition and ever-changing business dynamics.

Implementasi Wisata Edukasi Ramah Anak di Taman Lalu Lintas Kota Bandung

Taman Lalu Lintas Ade Irma Suryani Nasution is one of the first traffic-themed educational attractions in Indonesia with the concept of a theme park. The purpose of making this park is to increase traffic safety awareness for young children. This research was conducted to find out the tourist attractions in the park, and the implementation of child-friendly aspects considering that the main target of this park is children aged 0-13 years. The research method used is qualitative. Data collection techniques are carried out by direct observation, documentation, and interviews. The results show that the tourist attraction in the park follows the concept of educational tourism which presents attractions and facilities regarding basic traffic that can be learned by visiting tourists by learning while playing. As well as the existence of child-friendly indicators that are applied to the implementation of educational tourism at Taman Lalu Lintas Ade Irma Suryani Nasution by looking at the factors of Safety, Health, Comfort, Flexibility, Security, and Aesthetics which can make tourists feel free to travel in Taman Lalu Lintas Ade Irma Suryani Nasution.

Creative Product Development Strategy: Case Study of Acaraki, Kota Tua

This article discusses creative product development strategies in the Acaraki food and beverage industry, Kota Tua, Jakarta. The research method used is qualitative, with a descriptive qualitative approach and SWOT analysis. The data collection techniques used are direct observation, interviews, and literature studies. The formulation of the problem; what are the creative products offered by Acaraki Kota Tua, what is the current development strategy of Acaraki Kota Tua, and why is a development strategy needed for Acaraki Kota Tua. The research objectives are to find out the creative products offered by Acaraki Kota Tua to consumers, analyze the current development strategy of Acaraki Kota Tua, and provide insight into the importance of development strategies for the creative industry, especially in the field of food and beverages. The research findings show that Acaraki has succeeded in presenting innovation in promoting Indonesia's cultural heritage through its main product, namely herbal drinks. Not only herbal drink products, but Acaraki also sells food products and also produces herbal drinks in packaged form. There are several obstacles faced by Acaraki, such as the lack of attracting the attention of the younger generation, inadequate marketing, and limited products packaged for tourists as souvenirs. To overcome these problems, Acaraki can implement appropriate strategies, such as expanding branches, entering international markets, increasing promotions, collaborating with the government, and optimizing the use of information technology.

Motivation Among Student In Islamic Elementary School Pada Pengembangan Media Audio Visual

In the modern era of education, the focus of learning has shifted from teacher orientation to student orientation. As educators, it is important to design learning methods that are in accordance with technological developments. Today, learning that is too teacher-centered and theoretical tends to reduce student interest. Therefore, the use of audio-visual media such as learning videos can increase student engagement, provide deep meaning, and arouse high enthusiasm for learning. This study aims to 1) explain the level of student enthusiasm when using audio-visual learning media, and 2) evaluate the impact and interest of students on audio-visual based learning media in the learning process. This research was conducted at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Ibn Aqil Pekanbaru. This research is a descriptive qualitative research that uses data collection methods in the form of direct observation, interviews, and literature studies. Research findings show that lecture-dominated learning tends to make learners lose interest and focus on themselves. The results of the study showed that 1) when students were introduced to the use of audio-visual media such as learning videos, most of them felt very enthusiastic and excited in following the learning process, while only one student showed less interest. 2) Thus, it can be concluded that the use of audio-visual learning media can increase student enthusiasm at the elementary school level.

Transformasi Pelayanan Publik Masjid Jami’ Nurul Huda melalui Sinergitas Program Smart Surau dan Amal Sosial

Padang Panjang City, known as the “Kota Serambi Mekkah”, is determined to become one of the smart cities in West Sumatra. According to Mayor Regulation Number 37 of 2019 concerning the Smart City Masterplan, Padang Panjang City has initiated the smart surau program. The smart surau program aims to restore the pivotal role of surau (mosques) as traditional educational institutions collaborating with internet technology to guide the behavior of adolescents vulnerable to social issues. Masjid Jami’ Nurul Huda has been chosen as the pilot mosque in Padang Panjang to implement the smart surau program due to its collaboration with Amal Sosial program initiated by the mosque administrators. The research methodology utilized in this study is qualitative descriptive. Data collection techniques encompass direct observation, interviews, documentation, and audiovisual materials. Informant selection is performed using purposive sampling obtained from the interview results. Research findings indicate that the transformation of public services at Masjid Jami’ Nurul Huda through the smart surau and social welfare programs has a significant impact on meeting the spiritual, social, and religious needs of the surrounding community. Masjid Jami’ Nurul Huda has successfully adapted to the changing times and taken on a broader role in enhancing quality of life and strengthening social bonds within the community.

7P Marketing Mix Strategy at Batoe 54 Swimming Pool, Jakarta

The study was conducted at Batoe 54 Swimming Pool located in Jl.HM Nalim Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. The formulation of this research problem is what is the tourist attraction in the Batoe 54 swimming pool, how to implement the 7P marketing mix strategy in the Batoe 54 Swimming Pool, and why a marketing mix strategy is needed in these destinations. The purpose of the study was to find out the tourist attraction offered by the Batoe 54 swimming pool, find out more about the 7P marketing mix strategy implemented by the Batoe 54 swimming pool, and provide insight into how artificial tourist destinations can increase their competitiveness in an increasingly competitive tourism market. Data collection was carried out by direct observation and interviews with destination managers and several visitors. The research method uses qualitative, with a qualitative descriptive approach. The results showed that Batoe 54 Swimming Pool is suitable for lower middle class visitors because the prices offered are cheap, the facilities provided are complete, employee service is good, and the location is strategic. Batoe 54 Swimming Pool has shortcomings such as moss in the pool, lack of promotion, and some facilities are still not suitable for use. Strategies to overcome these shortcomings are improving product quality, adjusting prices more competitively, more effective promotions, paying attention to customer service aspects, and the physical environment so that the visitor experience becomes better.

Implementation of 3A in the Development of Kid's Forest Rides in Ragunan

This study aims to analyze the implementation of 3A (Attraction, Accessibility, Amenities) on the Kid's Forest vehicle in Ragunan. The research method used is qualitative, with a descriptive qualitative approach and SWOT analysis. Data collection through direct observation, interviews, and previous literature studies. The results showed that Kid's Forest rides offer diverse and interesting attractions, accessibility in Ragunan Zoo is very good, and adequate amenity. SWOT analysis shows that the strengths of Kid's Forest rides are attractive concepts, strategic locations, and adequate facilities. The weaknesses are the limited target market and the lack of educational facilities. Opportunities can further develop tourism activities and facilities. The most influential threat is bad weather that cannot be controlled, because the rides are outdoor activities. Strategies that can overcome these problems include developing wider attractions, improving the quality of facilities, more effective promotion, developing educational facilities, and evaluating weather conditions. By implementing these strategies, Kid's Forest at Ragunan Wildlife Park can increase its attractiveness, provide a better experience for visitors, and can contribute to sustainable tourism development in South Jakarta.

Alternative Therapies for Eye Inflammation: Patient Preferences and Patterns

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and patterns of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among patients with inflammatory eye disease. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted over three months through direct interviews with 150 consecutive patients at a tertiary care clinic specializing in inflammatory eye diseases. Sociodemographic data and clinical characteristics were extracted from clinical records for analysis. Descriptive and comparative analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics software. Results: In this cohort, 110 of the 150 patients (73.3%) reported employing complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) strategies to mitigate their ocular conditions. The CAM interventions included vitamin supplementation (n=53, 35%), herbal remedies (n=41, 27%), acupuncture (n=23, 15%), and leech therapy (n=11, 7%)—notably, a significant portion—roughly one in three patients—engaged in multiple CAM therapies. Statistical analysis revealed a robust association between CAM applications and several demographic and clinical variables. Females were more likely to use CAM (p=0.04), as were individuals with higher occupational standing (p=0.03) and income levels (p=0.03). Furthermore, patients diagnosed with uveitis exhibited a higher propensity for CAM usage than those with other inflammatory eye diseases (p=0.03). Patients diagnosed with any inflammatory eye disease (≥ 5 years) exhibited a higher propensity for CAM use (0

Contribution Margin Analysis as a Tool for Profit Planning in the PT Labiva Jaya Utama Travel Services Business in Parepare

Contribution margin is the result of sales that have been reduced by all variable costs for production and marketing which can cover fixed costs and produce a profit in total per unit. This research aims to find out how to calculate the contribution margin and to be able to find out the contribution margin as a tool for profit planning. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method that uses a descriptive approach and data is also obtained from direct interviews and documentation. The research results show that the contribution margin of PT. Labiva Jaya Utama in 2020 amounted to IDR 79,760,000, in 2021 it amounted to IDR 87,850,000 and in 2022 it amounted to IDR 62,760,000. By calculating the margin, it makes it easier for the company to calculate the level of profit earned by the company each year.

A study of early childhood English language development as an impact of English cartoons

In this sophisticated era, technological advances have contributed to the phenomenon of bilingualism. Easy access to various content on the internet and social media has a new impact on the language acquisition of an individual, including children. Children are active users who access digital content, including English cartoons. Research conducted by Trota et al. (2022) and Alghonaim (2019) shows a significant effect of English cartoons on children's English language acquisition. Departing from this, the researcher conducted further research on similar influences on children who had mastered two languages before being exposed to English cartoons. Data was collected through direct observation and interviews with parents of participants. The research was conducted in Sarabau village, Plered sub-district, Cirebon district, with children aged 5 to 6 years as the object of research. The data was then carefully analyzed using a qualitative descriptive method. The results showed an influence on the acquisition of sound systems, vocabulary, and sentence formation in English. In line with this, researchers also found factors such as the intensity of screen time and the role and involvement of parents in the process of English language acquisition through English cartoons.

A national evaluation analysis and expert interview study of real-world data sources for research and healthcare decision-making

Real-world data (RWD) can provide intel (real-world evidence, RWE) for research and development, as well as policy and regulatory decision-making along the full spectrum of health care. Despite calls from global regulators for international collaborations to integrate RWE into regulatory decision-making and to bridge knowledge gaps, some challenges remain. In this work, we performed an evaluation of Austrian RWD sources using a multilateral query approach, crosschecked against previously published RWD criteria and conducted direct interviews with representative RWD source samples. This article provides an overview of 73 out of 104 RWD sources in a national legislative setting where major attempts are made to enable secondary use of RWD (e.g. law on the organisation of research, "Forschungsorganisationsgesetz"). We were able to detect omnipresent challenges associated with data silos, variable standardisation efforts and governance issues. Our findings suggest a strong need for a national health data strategy and data governance framework, which should inform researchers, as well as policy- and decision-makers, to improve RWD-based research in the healthcare sector to ultimately support actual regulatory decision-making and provide strategic information for governmental health data policies.

LGBT in the Film “Call Me by Your Name” (2017): Sociological Perspective

This research explores the sociological aspects of the film Call Me by Your Name by investigating indicators of LGBT orientation, factors forming LGBT orientation, and the director's motivation in making the film. This research uses qualitative methods, emphasizing analysis of the film itself as the main source and complementing it with additional sources from existing literature and director interviews. Focusing on the romantic relationship between Elio and Oliver, the researcher revealed that most LGBT indicators in the film are reflected in the behavior and dialogue of the two main characters. Researchers also found that there are internal influences including genetic factors and weak moral and religious values, external influences include the influence of the environment around the main character which is also closely related to same-sex relationships. Director Luca Guadagnino created this film adaptation as an expression of himself inspired by the LGBT-themed novel by André Aciman which aims to present a narrative that encourages growth and change in an individual without being limited by boundaries and differences.

الآثار البيئية والاقتصادية والاجتماعية لظاهرة المد الأحمر على مجتمع الصيادين في ولاية بركاء بسلطنة عمان

Red tide is not a recent phenomenon. Rather, it is linked to the development and bloom of plankton and phytoplankton that accompanied ancient geological times and climate changes. Japan is the first country that was able to monitor this phenomenon more than 300 years ago, while its appearance in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula was in 1976 in the Sultanate of Oman. Natural and human factors contribute to the growth of harmful algae, which is the main cause of red tide, especially Dinotlagellates, which represents 78% of the samples analyzed in the Sultanate of Oman. Red tides damage ecosystems and coastal communities. This study mainly aims to highlight the economic, social and environmental impacts of the red tide phenomenon on the fishing community in the Wilayat of Barka in the Sultanate of Oman, and to develop appropriate solutions for fishing communities to mitigate the negative effects of this phenomenon. The study relied in its methodology on a review of previous studies, a field study, and direct interviews with fishermen in Barka State, in addition to questionnaires distributed to 120 fishermen using a random sampling method. One of the most prominent findings of this study is that red tide directly causes air pollution through the spread of unpleasant odors in the region, according to 99% of the sample population. However, what should be noted is that fishermen are completely unaware of the effects of red tide on public health related to the possibility of fish poisoning. As to the economic impacts, 94% of the study population pointed out to cost of cleaning equipment used in the fishing process. The problem was compounded by expatriate workers exploitation of situation by raising the costs of cleaning. Among the most prominent recommendations that came out of the study: conducting further studies and research, raising awareness on negative impacts of red tide and establishing fishermen associations to mitigate the effects of red tide.

Making Our Hospitals a Safe Workplace: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment at a Tertiary-Level Public Hospital in Eastern India.

Hospitals are complex places with a large number of employees, patients, furniture, equipment, etc. Healthcare workers (HCWs), patients, or the general public are vulnerable to injuries and illness due to unseen hazards at the workplace. This study aims to identify the hazards and assess the risks at a hospital to ensure safety for HCWs, patients, and the public and generate awareness about the same. It helps in reducing the financial obligation of the institution due to the treatment of illnesses of staff, absenteeism, and service disruption and slows down manpower turnover. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) helps reduce human errors and promote safe behavior. This study aims to identify and study the hazards in a hospital, assess the risks associated with the hazards, and recommend methods to reduce or eliminate the hazards based on the outcomes of the study. An observational study was conducted at a 1000-bed tertiary-level teaching public sector hospital in eastern India. A checklist was used for direct observation, conducting staff interviews, and document reviews. A risk scoring tool was used, and hazards were ranked as per the risk score. Thirty-eight hazards were identified in the study and classified under the categories of natural, physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychological, and safety. The fire risk and occurrence of cyclones had the highest risk scores. The study identified hazards through direct observations, record reviews, and staff interviews. These findings can guide the prioritization of areas requiring necessary action in risk reduction, ensuring a safe workplace for healthcare workers (HCWs), patients, and the public. They can also help the institution shift from a reactive approach to a proactive method for HCW safety.

Covid-19 vaccination acceptance among visitors of Erbil primary health care centers

Background: Vaccination is probably the most effective approach to prevent and control COVID-19. Studies assessing acceptance towards vaccination showed huge regional variations. Objective: To find out the rate of acceptance of Covid 19 vaccine and its associated factors as well as to explore out both the most frequent reasons behind acceptance or refusal of this vaccine and the most received and preferred type. Patients and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a convenience sample of 1000 visitors to primary health care centers (PHCCs) in Erbil/Iraq, aged 18 years and older, were collected from December 2021 to December 2022. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection through a direct interview. Results: The study showed that 43.9% of the participants accepted the vaccine. The main reason behind refusal (53.8%) was not trusting its development, while the main reasons for receiving were to protect themselves (44.2%), majority of those vaccinated (76.5%) received Pfizer, which was the most preferred type (67.4%), 10.3% of them were not completing the recommended dose and the most common reasons behind this were neglect and shortage of time (31%), and afraid from side effects (31%). A significant association found between vaccination practice with gender, education, occupation, family income and socioeconomic status. Vaccinated persons were less likely to be infected with COVID19 (20.7%) than nonvaccinated ones (62.7%). Conclusion: Less than half of the participants were accepted the vaccine and the acceptance rate significantly associated with male gender, education, occupation, family income, and socioeconomic status. Keywords: COVID-19 vaccination acceptance, vaccine, primary health care centers .

Covid-19 vaccination acceptance among visitors of Erbil primary health care centers

Background: Vaccination is probably the most effective approach to prevent and control COVID-19. Studies assessing acceptance towards vaccination showed huge regional variations. Objective: To find out the rate of acceptance of Covid 19 vaccine and its associated factors as well as to explore out both the most frequent reasons behind acceptance or refusal of this vaccine and the most received and preferred type Patients and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a convenience sample of 1000 visitors to primary health care centers (PHCCs) in Erbil/Iraq, aged 18 years and older, were collected from December 2021 to December 2022. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection through a direct interview. Results: The study showed that 43.9% of the participants accepted the vaccine. The main reason behind refusal (53.8%) was not trusting its development, while the main reasons for receiving were to protect themselves (44.2%), majority of those vaccinated (76.5%) received Pfizer, which was the most preferred type (67.4%), 10.3% of them were not completing the recommended dose and the most common reasons behind this were neglect and shortage of time (31%), and afraid from side effects (31%). A significant association found between vaccination practice with gender, education, occupation, family income and socioeconomic status. Vaccinated persons were less likely to be infected with COVID19 (20.7%) than nonvaccinated ones (62.7%). Conclusion: Less than half of the participants were accepted the vaccine and the acceptance rate significantly associated with male gender, education, occupation, family income, and socioeconomic status.

Coronavirus disease 2019 in pregnancy: clinical manifestations, maternal, and perinatal outcomes

Background and objective: The current COVID-19 pandemic has become a main health threat worldwide and concerns have been raised regarding the effect of the Covid-19 infection on the wellbeing of pregnant women and their unborn baby. This study aimed to determine the clinical manifestations in addition to maternal and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with confirmed COVID-19. Methods: A cross sectional study conducted in the Maternity Teaching Hospital and some private obstetric clinics in Erbil city/Kurdistan region, Iraq. The study started from the 1st April 2020 until the end of April of 2021. Seventy-one women who represent all infectedwithCOVID-19 during that period during pregnancy who were 16 years old or more were included in the study. Swabs were taken from nasopharynx by citoswab were diagnosed by quantitative real-time polymerase chain (qRT-PCR) at central laboratory of Erbil city/Iraq. The data were collected through direct interview with the patients using a special questionnaire, prepared for this purpose. Results: More than half (53.5%) of participants were 25-34 years old, 80.3% of women were housewives and 29.6% of them were illiterate. The majority (87.3%) of women did not have chronic illnesses and 43.7% of them were in second trimester during COVID-19 infection. The following symptoms were reported: fever (91.5%), cough (80.3%), headache (77.5%), weakness (73.2%), loss of smell (69%), aguesia (67.6%), sore throat (66.2%), arthralgia and myalgia (64.8%), flu like illness (62%), dyspnea (39.4 %), and diarrhea and/or vomiting (26.8%). The majority (84.51%) of women did notreport any fetal complications or none has happened and 1.4% of the fetuses suffered from fetal distress and FGR. Caesarean section was the commonest mode of delivery. A significant statistical association was found between age group and fetal complications suggesting that fetal complications increased with becoming older. Conclusion: Manifestations such as fever, sore throat, cough, headache, fatigue, loss of smell and taste, arthralgia and myalgia were commonly observed in Covid-19 pregnant patients. Cough was still the highest reported symptom followed by weakness and dyspnea even six months post Covid-19 infection. Adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes were observed in pregnant patients infected with Covid-19.

Perceptions and attitudes of inpatients toward infection control measures in Erbil public hospitals

Background and objective: Infection control refers to the measures taken in hospitals and other healthcare facilities to limit and control infections. The primary purpose of infection control is to reduce infection rates. Inpatients must have a perception and attitude about healthcare-associated infections. The aim of this study was to determine the perceptions and attitudes of inpatients and their related factors regarding infection control measures in Erbil public hospitals. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Erbil public hospitals from September 1st, 2021, to September 1st, 2022). It included 400 patients admitted for different reasons in Rizgary Teaching Hospital, Erbil Teaching Hospital, and Maternity Teaching Hospital. Data were collected during the period (December 15th, 2021) to (March 29th, 2022). Data was gathered through a direct interview using the questionnaire format. Results: The highest percentage of inpatients were females (67.8%), and 60.3% had sufficient income. A high number of inpatients (43.5%) were admitted to the Rizgary teaching hospital. More than half (52.5%) of the inpatients believed they would get an infection if admitted to the hospital. Concerning being aware of healthcare-associated infections, only 16.0% of inpatients were aware of healthcare-associated infections. Most (83.0%) of the inpatients thought that hand washing reduced the chance of infection. Conclusion: The present study indicated that the perceptions and attitudes of inpatients regarding infection control issues in hospitals are low; accordingly, more efforts are needed to empower patients about infection control measures in hospitals.

E074 Clinical features, disease activity and functional outcome of juvenile-onset, adult-onset and late-onset ankylosing spondylitis: a cross sectional study from India

Abstract Background/Aims Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) is reported to present with peripheral arthritis, less spinal symptoms, and more radiographic damage in juvenile onset (age at onset ≤16 years) as compared to adult-onset AS(age at onset <45 years). Functional outcome has varied depending on the population studied. In this cross-sectional study we compared clinical features, disease activity, and functional outcome among juvenile-onset AS (JoAS), adult-onset AS(AoAS), late-onset AS (LoAS). Methods Consenting patients fulfilling either the ASAS classification for axial SpA or 1984 modified New York criteria attending SpA clinic were included between May and June 2022. Data was collected by direct patient interview and clinical examination. Data collected: Clinical features, treatment, current disease activity by Bath AS disease activity index (BASDAI), current functional outcome by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI). Disease activity, functional outcome were compared among JoAS, AoAS, and LoAS. Study protocol was approved by the IEC. Results Of 73 patients (61 male), mean age 39.1±12.8 years, 10 (13.7%) were JoAS, 56 (76.7%) and 7 (9.6%) were AoAS and LoAS respectively. Only 30%, 59%, and 57% patients in JoAS, AoAS, and LoAS respectively were employed. There were no differences in the clinical presentation, namely back pain, neck pain, hip involvement, uveitis, and enthesitis among the three groups (Table 1). Majority received conventional-synthetic-DMARDs; only 2(20)%, 8(14.3), and 1(14.3) in the JoAS, AoAS, and LoAS group respectively had ever received TNF-inhibitors. Majority patients in all the groups had active disease (BASDAI>4 and ASDAS>1.3) and there was also no difference in the disease activity (at enrolment) between the groups. All patients with JoAS were positive for HLA-B27. Mean BASFI was not different between the groups, but poor functional outcome (BASFI >6) was observed in 5/10 (50%), 28/56 (50%), 5/9 (71.4%) patients of JoAS, AoAS, and LoAS respectively. Conclusion In a study involving a homogeneous cohort of Indian AS, there were no marked differences in clinical features, disease activity between JoAS, AoAS, and LoAS. Majority patients have poor functional outcomes which could be a direct effect of poor disease control due to lack of access to TNF inhibitors. Disclosure K. Modadugu: None. M.M. Thabah: None.

Efektivitas Implementasi Kebijakan Pengambilan Keputusan Kebijakan Subsidi Pupuk Di Desa Tumpakpelem Kecamatan Sawoo Kabupaten Ponorogo

Ponorogo Regency is an area that is mostly dominated by mountains with the majority of the population making their living as farmers. So fertilizer is one of the important components used by farmers to support the farming period, which contains one or more nutrients or nutrients for plants to support plant growth and development. One of the policies in fertilizer procurement is fertilizer subsidies. Minister of Agriculture Regulation number 10 of 2022 concerning procedures for determining the allocation and highest retail price for subsidized fertilizers in the agricultural sector, which at the implementation stage still faces many problems. From the results of survey research with data collection using the direct interview method with the aim of describing the procedures for implementing the subsidized fertilizer program through the Tani Card and assessing the effectiveness of the subsidized fertilizer policy for farmers. It shows that this policy has so far been felt to be ineffective, giving rise to farmers' dissatisfaction with the subsidized fertilizer that has been provided, resulting in an impact on the quality and low yields of the harvest. Policy revisions and tighter supervision are needed to ensure that the fertilizer subsidy program can run effectively and on target to support national food security.