Kota Medan Research Articles

Proses Komunikasi Antara Budaya Dalam Pernikahan Adat Di Kelurahan Kota Medan Kabupaten Bengkulu Selatan

The aims of this study to determine the Intercultural Communication Process in Traditional Marriage in Kota Medan Urban Village, South Bengkulu Regency. The method used in this study is qualitative descriptive research. The informants in this study amounted to 7 people consisting of 3 key informants and 4 main informants. The theory used in this study was the Theory of Intercultural Communication Process Aloliliweri, 2011:44. The results of the study show that: 1. Openness of Intercultural Marriage in marriage, the way of communicating uses or uses Indonesian, but occasionally there is the use of Javanese or pesemah language in the marriage so that everyone understands and understands more quickly in the implementation of the marriage. 2. Empathy There was mutual assessment of the couple and criticism of the decisions made by the couple in deciding something for the better in the future in the household. Each couple has a commitment in marriage, especially the problem of residence, some follow their husbands and some still live in their in-laws' house because of other circumstances and considerations. 3. Positive Attitude (positiveness) in a family, praise was reduced to please their partner in terms of dress or appearance even though it was important to add harmony to the family, it was one form of pleasant attention to their partner. 4. Supportive Attitude (supportiveness) there was mutual communication between husband and wife before taking action that must be done to avoid negative traits in acting, what is important is openness in any aspect of marriage. 5. Equality There is a change in attitude after marriage, more assertive, protective and caring for the family, both from the husband and the wife, there was no difference in attention that is differentiated from one another

Revitalisasi Bank Sampah Gesit Desa Rumah Gerat melalui Edukasi dan Penataan Sistem Operasional Bank Sampah

This community service activity aims to enhance the effectiveness of the "Bank Sampah Gesit" in Rumah Gerat Village through educational initiatives and operational system restructuring. The program includes educating participants on waste management concepts, types of recyclable materials, and effective operational management, followed by a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to design improved operational systems. Using a one-shot case study approach with pretest-posttest assessments, this initiative successfully increased participants' knowledge and understanding of waste management principles and established a functional waste management system. This system includes the types of waste managed, waste deposit recording systems, and the roles of waste collectors and sponsors in sustaining the bank. Fully supported by the Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM) of Universitas Negeri Medan and in collaboration with Roda Hijau Kota Medan, this community service program encourages active community participation in environmental conservation efforts. The goal is for this initiative to inspire the residents of Rumah Gerat Village to manage waste more efficiently, positively impacting the local environment, and creating a cleaner and sustainable environment for future generations.

The Effect of Debt to Equity Ratio on Total Assets at PT Bank SUMUT Center Medan City Period 2020 to 2022

In analyzing the financial condition of a company, it is very important to analyze financial ratios. Where financial ratios have an important role in knowing how much influence financial conditions have on the company's better future. This study was conducted to obtain empirical evidence regarding the effect of Debt To Equity Ratio on Total Assets at PT Bank Sumut Pusat Medan City. Data acquisition is generated from secondary data calculated in each month on the financial statements studied at PT Bank Sumut Pusat Kota Medan. Data collected by interview and data management and analyzed by multiple linear regression analysis, in this study the data was processed using SPSS. The sample used in this study was 36 monthly reports for three years, namely the period 2020 to 2022. The results of this study indicate that partially Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) has a significant effect on Total Assets at PT Bank Sumut Medan City Center for the period 2020 to 2022

Impact of Service Quality and Product Quality on Customer Loyalty Through Customer Satisfaction on UMKM in the Field Kota Medan

Impact of Service Quality and Product Quality on Customer Loyalty Through Customer Satisfaction on UMKM in the Field Kota Medan

IDENTIFIKASI BAKTERI DIPLOCOCCUS GRAM NEGATIF DENGAN PEWARNAAN GRAM PADA SAMPEL SWAB ANAL KASUS SODOMI ANAK DI RSUD DR. PIRNGADI KOTA MEDAN PERIODE MEI 2022 – OKTOBER 2023

Gram stain is a type of microbiological examination to classify Gram positive and Gram negative germs based on the chemical and physical properties of the germ cell wall. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infectious diseases that are transmitted mainly through sexual intercourse. Sexually transmitted bacteria are including Chlamydia trachomatis (chlamydia), Treponema pallidum (syphilis) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Sodomy is a form of sexual abuse. This behavior can also be categorized as anal sex. This act of abuse has a deep psychological trauma and long-term impact on the victim. The act of sodomy will certainly have a negative physical impact on the victim, both in the form of wounds in the anus and the risk of contracting STIs. This study is a retrospective descriptive study aimed at identifying gram negative bacteria with Gram Stain. Data collection through secondary data of gram staining of anal swabs in sodomy cases obtained from laboratory medical records of RSUD Dr. Pirngadi Kota Medan for the period May 2022 to October 2023. The results showed that those infected with gram negative Diplococcus from anal swab samples of sodomy cases were 10 cases (67%) out of 15 cases of sodomy in children. More boys were sodomized, namely 11 people (73%), and girls 4 people (27%). The highest age group was 11-15 years old with 9 cases (60%), 6-10 years old with 3 cases (20%) and 1-5 years old with 3 cases (20%). Gram-negative Diplococcus bacteria can be identified by Gram staining of anal swabs of child sodomy cases.

Pengaruh Social Media dan Kualitas Produk terhadap Repurchase Intention Melalui Kepuasan Pelanggan pada UMKM Alfahmi Konveksi

This research aims to know the impact of social media and product quality on repurchase intention through customer satisfaction at UMKM Alfahmi Konveksi. The research method in this research is the quantitative method. The location of the research was carried out at Alfahmi Konveksi located at Rahmad PIK Complex No. A 42 Menteng VII, Medan Tenggara, Kec. Medan Denai, Kota Medan, North Sumatra 20226. As for the results of the research, it was found that (1) there was a positive and significant influence of social media on repurchase intention in UMKM Alfahmi Konveksi. (2) there is a positive influence and significant impact of product quality on repurchasing intention. (3) Colabored between social media and product quality have a positive, significant impact on repurchase intention through customer satisfaction. The findings provide a deep understanding of the importance of the role of social media and product quality in improving repurchase intention through customer satisfaction at UMKM Alfahmi Konveksi.

Proses Penanganan Kasus Kekerasan Seksual Pada Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus di Unit Pelaksana Teknis Daerah Perlindungan Perempuan dan Anak (UPTD PPA) Kota Medan

Children with Special Needs are those with limitations in intellectual, mental, physical, social, or emotional functioning. Individuals with disabilities are at a high risk of experiencing sexual violence due to social isolation, limited sexual education, dependence on others for intimate hygiene, reduced physical defenses, and communication barriers hindering the disclosure of abuse. The implementation of child protection is crucial to ensure that all children are nurtured and raised in a supportive environment that meets their basic rights in terms of physical, psychological, and social needs, enabling them to grow and develop optimally while protecting them from various forms violence. UPTD PPA Kota Medan is one of the organizations providing protection for women and children experiencing violence and discrimination, established by the local government. The aim of this research is to understand the process of handling cases of sexual violence against children with special needs at UPTD PPA Kota Medan. This qualitative descriptive study employs data collection techniques such as in-depth interviews, literature review, and documentation with a triangulation approach. The collected data are qualitatively analyzed by the researcher, and the study concludes with findings drawn from the research results. The research reveals that handling of cases involving children with special needs comprises three stages: the initial stage involving case reporting, case outreach, and case identification; the middle stage involving obtaining informed consent, interviews and screening, as well as victim needs assessment; and the final stage involving the provision of necessary services such as legal assistance, healthcare support, and psychological support.

Estimated Sulfur Dioxide Pollutant Concentrations In Medan City Using Ordinary Kriging and Inverse Distance Weighting Approaches

Sulfur dioxide (SO2) pollution is a serious problem that negatively affects air quality and human health. So2 is generated by various human activities, especially the combustion of fossil fuels, as well as from natural sources such as volcanic eruptions. The emission of SO2 in urban areas, including Medan, Indonesia, has raised concerns as it is associated with respiratory diseases and the formation of acid rain. This research aimed to estimate comparative SO2 concentrations in Medan City using geostatistical methods, specifically ordinary kriging and inverse distance weighted (IDW). Air quality monitoring data from the Dinas Lingkungan Hidup Kota Medan were collected during a certain period. The collected data were analyzed and then interpolated using ordinary kriging and IDW methods. Furthermore, the Ordinary Kriging method involves testing the OK assumption, calculation of the experimental semivariogram, calculation of the theoretical semivariogram, structural analysis, and calculation of Root Mean Square Error (RMSE). Meanwhile, the Inverse Distance Weighted method involves calculating the Euclidean distance, determining the weights based on the power parameter, calculating the RMSE value, and estimating the SO2 concentration. The comparison results show that the OK method is more accurate in determining SO2 concentration compared to the IDW method in Medan City. In the estimation of sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration, the OK method used the best theoretical semivariogram model, namely the exponential model, and in the estimation process of the IDW method, the power parameter 1 was used.

Empowering Medan MSMEs through digital marketing training

This article examines the implementation of community service programs aimed at improving the digital marketing capabilities of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Medan City. Focusing on collaboration with Lazismu Kota Medan, this study uses a three-stage approach: partner problem identification, training implementation and evaluation. Through meetings and surveys, the service team determines the training needs of MSMEs, which cover important aspects of digital marketing. The training was held at the Muhammadiyah Da'wah Building with interactive lecture methods, Kahoot application-based quizzes, and group discussions. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the training was carried out through pre-test and post-test, resulting in a significant increase in participants' digital marketing understanding. These results show that digital marketing training is effective in increasing the ability and confidence of MSMEs in digital marketing, providing important implications for the development of MSMEs and the local economy of Medan City.

Penerapan Metode Therapeutic Community di LRPPN Bhayangkara Indonesia Kota Medan

The increase of drug abuse in Indonesia over the years has been costly, both to individuals and to society. One effort that can be made to free drug users from addiction is rehabilitation. The purpose of this devotion is to know the social work methods that are used at Lembaga Rehabilitasi Pencegahan Penyalahgunaan Narkotika Bhayangkara Indonesia Kota Medan. The method of this devotion is a descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through observation and in-depth interviews with social worker and addiction counselor that are working at Lembaga Rehabilitasi Pencegahan Penyalahgunaan Narkotika Bhayangkara Indonesia Kota Medan. The results of the study indicate that a standard of social work adopted at Lembaga Rehabilitasi Pencegahan Penyalahgunaan Narkotika Bhayangkara Indonesia Kota Medan is a nine-month therapeutic community method focused on psychosocial changes. Therapeutic community is a joint treatment performed between former drug users by living in one environment and thus helping one another to achieve healing.

EFEKTIVITAS PENERAPAN SISTEM INFORMASI AKUNTANSI, PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI, KEMUDAHAN DAN KOMPETENSI SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA PADA KINERJA KARYAWAN PT BANK MUAMALAT KOTA MEDAN

This research aims to determine the effect of the effectiveness of the application of accounting information systems, technology utilization, ease and competence of human resources on employee performance at PT Bank Muamalat Kota Medan. The respondents in this study were employees of Bank Muamalat in Medan. The number of respondents in this study amounted to 57 respondents from 65 questionnaires distributed. The results of research,Meanwhile, the effectiveness of the application of accounting information systems and the use of technology have an effect but not significantly on the performance of the employees of PT Bank Muamalat Kota Medan.

Penerapan Kurikulum Fungsional dalam Kemandirian Anak Penyandang Disabilitas Tunanetra di Yayasan Pendidikan Dwituna Harapan Baru Kota Medan

Education is important for children as a provision of knowledge in facing adult life. Children with visual impairments also need education as a preparation for adult life in the future, coupled with their limitations which require that the education they receive is not in the form of general learning activities, but has special methods and techniques so as that learning outcomes can be received optimally. Regardless, the learning activities of children with visual impairments involve independence as a learning accomplishment and focus on functional activities with the hope of increasing their motor,tactile, and auditory sensitivity. The functional curriculum exists as an educational service for children with visual impairments to improve their academic and motor skills, as well as build the child's independence. The purpose of this study was to find out how the implemented functional curriculum can increase independence in children with visual impairments at Yayasan Pendidikan Dwituna Harapan Baru Kota Medan. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach. Qualitative descriptive research is research that describes, explains, reveals and summarizes various existing conditions and situations from the results of research facts in the field. Data collection techniques were carried out by observing and interviewing. Based on the research that has been done, the results of the research show that the application of a functional curriculum is to provide learning based on the functions and benefits of learning activities given to blind children with independent characteristics at the Yayasan Pendidikan Dwituna Harapan Baru Kota Medan. Independence in the form of implementing functional curriculum learning is carried out using the Individual Education Program (IEP) model which is evaluated personally

Analysis Of Financial Statements Quality Reviewed From Human Resources Competence , The Support Of Top Management And The Use Of Information Technologies At Badan Pengelola Pajak Dan Retribusi Daerah Kota Medan

The quality of financial reports in government is strongly influenced by the competence of goverment officials, Top management support and the use of information technology. Goverment officers are required to be able to make a positive contribution to all components of government, both the community, the private sector and other components, including the government agency itself. In the Minister of Finance Regulation 169/PMK.05/2018 concerning the Government Investment Accounting and Financial Reporting System and PP No. 71 of 2010 concerning on Government Accounting Standards, it states that the preparation of government financial reports has several requirements that must be acquired so that it could produce the good quality financial statements. The purpose of this study is to discover how the quality of financial reports in terms of human resource competence, top management support and the use of information technology at Badan Pengelola Pajak dan Retribusi Daerah Kota Medan using qualitative data analysis with in-depth interviews with key informants compiled using a google form questionnaire as a guide and analytical measuring tools in this study. The results showed that the three factors, namely top management support was found optimal, however, the competence of human resources, and the use of information technology had not been optimal, particularly in the quality of financial reports at Badan Pengelola Pajak dan Retribusi Daerah Kota Medan. (BPPRD Kota Medan).

Pengaruh Sistem Informasi Manajemen dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai di Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kota Medan

Achieving the goals of an organization is often associated with human resources who have good performance. Producing good performance is of course driven by various factors, so this study aims to examine the effect of management information system and the work environment on employee performance at Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (DPMPTSP) Kota Medan. This research method is associative research with a quantitative approach. As for the sampling using the purposive sampling technique that has been obtained as many as 37 employees as respondents who use the SIPANDU MEDAN application. From the results of the research calculations, it can be seen that management information system variables (X1) and work environment (X2) partially and simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on employee performance (Y). Evidenced by the value of tcount ˃ ttable (2,032), Fcount ˃ Ftable (3,27) and α of 0,00 ˂ 0,05. In addition, the results of the test for the coefficient of determination (R2) also show that the value of the influence of management information system and the work environment on employee performance is 66,3% (0,663) and the remaining 33,7% is influenced by other variables not discussed in this research.

Factors Related to the Participation of Mothers’ Toddlers in the Stunting Prevention Program at Sicanang Health Center Medan City

One of the wholesome issues in the world nowadays is the issue of hindering which is being experienced by toddlers, especially in developing and poor countries. Malnutrition during the growth and development of toddlers will hinder their physical development, increase morbidity, hinder children's mental development, and can cause death. Based on data of Medan City Health Office or Dinas Kesehatan Kota Medan, stunting cases in 2022 as of August reached 555 cases. The sub-district with the highest stunting cases was in Secanang Sub-District with the number of verified cases as of August 2022 of 61 (6.40%) cases of stunting under five. This study aims to analyze the Factors Associated with the Participation of Mothers under Toddlers in the Stunting Prevention Program in the Working Area of the Sicanang Health Center, Medan City. This research is a quantitative analytic survey research with a cross sectional design. The sample used amounted to 100 people. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate analysis. The outcomes about appeared that the related factors were Eagerness (p=0.018), Capacity (p=0.026), Opportunity (p=0.037) and Social Back (p=0.001) with the Cooperation of Moms Little children within the Stunting Avoidance Program within the Work Range of the Sicanang City Wellbeing Center Medan.Suggestions for this research are that the stunting prevention program officers are expected to conduct education about the stunting prevention program for mothers of toddlers who have stunted children or not, so that it can be prevented and treated early so that stunting rates can be reduced and nutrition can be improved from an early age. And also stunting prevention program officers can make improvements to the program by conducting socialization on how to prevent counseling in health-based community activities to coordinate with each other and have good communication.

Factors Affecting Nutritional Status of Children with Down Syndrome of 7 to 12 Year-Old in Medan

Background: Despite the increasing prevalence of overnutrition, the increasing number of children with Down syndrome, followed by the higher risk of children with Down syndrome to experience overnutrition, research conducted on factors that influence the nutritional status of children with Down syndrome is still limited in Indonesia. This research was conducted to look at the comparison of factors affecting the nutritional status of children with Down syndrome in the 7-12-year-old age group in Medan.Subjects dan Method: This research is an analytical cross-sectional study design. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to mothers of children with Down syndrome at POTADS Medan. The sampling method used is purposive sampling and data that meets the inclusion and exclusion criteria is selected. The number of samples were 30 children with Down syndrome. The data is then analyzed with Spearman’s correlation using SPSS with children’s nutritional status as the dependent factor and paternal education, maternal education, total parents’ earnings, children's energy intake, children’s diet quality, children’s physical activity, and maternal nutritional knowledge as the independent factors.Results: Correlations were found between the nutritional status of the children and paternal education (p= 0.019; r= -0.42), between children’s nutritional status and children's energy intake (p= 0.002; r= 0.55), and between children’s nutritional status and children’s diet quality (p= 0.015; r= -0.44) with confidence interval at 95%.Conclusion: Strong negative correlation against children’s nutritional status was found in paternal education and children's diet quality, while strong positive correlation was found in children’s energy intake. Indirect correlations against nutritional status were found in maternal education, parents’ total income, and maternal nutritional knowledge score. Keywords: down syndrome, diet quality, bmi. Correspondence: Reynard Andrew. Universitas Sumatera Utara, Jalan Dr. T. Mansur No.9, Padang Bulan, Kec. Medan Baru, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20222, Indonesia. Email: reydrew7@gmail.com. Mobile: +6285361991111.

Complaints of Low Back Pain in Tailors

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the musculoskeletal disorders as a result of incorrect ergonomics. The impact caused by low back pain is bad posture, stiffness, pinched nerve, and muscle weakness. This study aims to determine the relationship between ages, years of service, length of sitting, work posture, and the chair’s ergonomics with complaints of low back pain in tailors at Pasar Petisah, Kota Medan, with 35 workers based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The research tools are interviews, observations, and filling out questionnaires. This sampling technique is used purposive sampling methods. Data were analyzed using the STATCAL application with a 5% chi-square test. Based on the result, we concluded that there is a long relationship between ages (p=0,02), years of service (p=0,04), length of sitting (p=0,01), and work posture (p=0,03) with the occurrence of low back pain tailors. Tailors in the Petisah Market in Medan City are at risk for complaints of low back pain based on age, long years of service, a risky length of sitting, and a risky work posture. If the workers ignore low back pain, the impact is the emergence of serious problems such as stiffness in the spine, fractures, pinched nerves, and can even cause death.

Efektivitas Program Upskilling dan Reskilling bagi Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru SMK di Kota Medan

The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effectiveness of upskilling and reskilling programs and the professional competence of vocational teachers before and after attending upskilling and reskilling training in Kota Medan. This research uses a combination approach (mix method), with a sequential exploratory. The study began by collecting qualitative data and continued with quantitative research on the professional competence of vocational school teachers before and after attending upskilling and reskilling training using a questionnaire. The research was carried out at SMK Negeri 2 Medan, SMK Negeri 7 Medan, SMK Negeri 9 Medan, SMK Swasta Dwi Warna and SMK Swasta Taman Siswa Medan. Primary data sources come from the results of interviews and questionnaires to 20 teachers who have attended upskilling and reskilling training. The findings of the study showed that the upskilling and reskilling program for increasing the professional competence of vocational teachers in Kota Medan was effective, and from the results of the questionnaire it was seen that there was an increase in the professional competence of vocational teachers after attending this training where the average data of teacher professional competence before attending upskilling and reskilling training is 45.30 and the average professional competence of teachers after attending the upskilling and reskilling training is 49.95, with an average increase in teacher professional competence of 4.65, the results of the paired sample test correlations about the relationship (correlation) between the data before attending the upskilling and reskilling training and the data after attending the upskilling and reskilling training obtained a correlation value of 0.909, the results of the paired sample test obtained a data significance value of 0.000 <0.005 which means that there is a significant difference between the professional competence of teachers before attending the training and after attending the training. upskilling and reskilling training.

Interactive Multimedia for Teaching Writing Descriptive Text to Junior High School Students

The article projected the outcome of a research and Development (R&D) design on an Interactive Multimedia Computer Application which was implemented to be an English Subject learning module, teaching descriptive texts, for the students at a Junior High School, SMP Swasta Dwi Tunggal, Kota Medan. The App, “Devourlish”, is a multi-platform App, capable run-on both Personal computers (PC) and Smartphones; The Google-Play and Apple-Apps Store Ecosystems. The process was formative teaching as the evaluation phases (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) ADDIE of R&D design for the seventh grade, which was conducted in collaboration with the English teacher at the school, highlighted the students’ engagement to interactive learning apps and enlisted the students’ learning experiences on descriptive texts. The result indicated the apps was very highly practical since the average score in both phases were 3.69 and 3.74 respectively proving learning achievement as the potential effect in term of evaluated formative phases. Additionally, the apps also high potential effect after being tried out in the classroom, which is an application quality control for ADDIE in R&D design, reaching out to 80 % of the students learning achievement. Eventually, the success of the app to facilitate English subject learning experiences the effort to draw the student's interest, to make the “Devourlish” accepted, and to affect ADDIE in an R&D design.

PENGARUH KARAKTERISTIK INDIVIDU DAN DUKUNGAN KELUARGA TERHADAP KEAKTIFAN PESERTA PROGRAM PENGELOLAAN PENYAKIT KRONIS (PROLANIS) DI PUSKESMAS TELADAN KOTA MEDAN

Teladan Public Health Center Kota Medan has been carrying out the CDMP program since August 2014 with a total membership of 135 members. However, among the total participants only around 37% were active in joining the program. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of individual characteristics and family support on the activeness of participants in the Chronic Disease Management Program (Prolanis) at Teladan Public Health Center Kota Medan. This type of research is an explanatory survey survey with cross sectional design. The population of this study were all 135 Prolanis participants registered at the Teladan Public Health Center Kota Medan with a total sample of 101 respondents taken using simple random sampling technique. Data analysis used univariate analysis, bivariate analysis using chi-square test statistics and multivariate analysis using multiple logistic regression test statistics. The results showed that the variables effectoto the activeness of Prolanis participants were occupation (p = 0.005), duration of illness (p = 0.002), level of knowledge (p = 0.008) and family support (p = 0,004).