Universitas Ichsan Gorontalo

The development of Indonesia’s constitutional system after the reform era has been marked by the establishment of various independent state institutions aimed at strengthening the rule of law and democracy; however, their existence has generated problems concerning oversight in balancing independence and accountability. This study aims to analyze the oversight mechanisms of independent state institutions within Indonesia’s constitutional system and to identify normative and structural challenges arising in practice. The research employs a normative legal method using statutory and conceptual approaches through library research on primary and secondary legal materials, analyzed qualitatively with a deductive method. The findings indicate that oversight of independent state institutions is conducted through internal and external mechanisms, including legislative, executive, judicial supervision, and public participation. Nevertheless, such oversight still faces issues of unclear authority boundaries, potential political intervention, and an underdeveloped legal framework, thus requiring a proportional and constitutional oversight model to ensure both independence and accountability.

Transformasi pendidikan melalui penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka menuntut guru untuk bersikap lebih fleksibel dan inovatif dalam proses pembelajaran, termasuk dalam konteks madrasah ibtidaiyah. Guru Akidah Akhlak di MIN 1 Gorontalo Utara menghadapi tantangan ganda, yakni memenuhi tuntutan kurikulum yang berorientasi pada kompetensi dan inovasi pembelajaran, sekaligus menjalankan tanggung jawab moral-spiritual dalam pembinaan akhlak peserta didik. Kondisi ini berpotensi menimbulkan Role Strain, yaitu ketegangan peran akibat ketidakseimbangan antara tuntutan profesional, administratif, dan ekspektasi sosial-keagamaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi bentuk-bentuk Role Strain yang dialami guru Akidah Akhlak serta menganalisis faktor-faktor internal dan eksternal yang memengaruhi munculnya ketegangan peran tersebut dalam penerapan nilai-nilai keagamaan pada Kurikulum Merdeka. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain studi kasus, berlokasi di MIN 1 Gorontalo Utara. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, dan analisis dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif-interpretatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru mengalami berbagai bentuk Role Strain, seperti role overload, role conflict, dan tekanan peran ganda antara fungsi pedagogis dan pembinaan moral-spiritual. Ketegangan peran dipengaruhi oleh tuntutan administratif Kurikulum Merdeka, budaya religius madrasah, keterbatasan sumber daya, serta ekspektasi masyarakat terhadap kualitas pembinaan akhlak siswa. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa Role Strain pada guru madrasah memiliki kompleksitas yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan sekolah umum. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan perlunya dukungan kelembagaan, pengelolaan beban kerja yang lebih proporsional, serta strategi integratif dalam penerapan nilai-nilai keagamaan agar peran guru dapat dijalankan secara optimal dan berkelanjutan.

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pengangguran, kemiskinan, dan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM) terhadap tingkat kriminalitas di Provinsi Gorontalo. Selama periode 2021–2023, jumlah kasus kriminalitas meningkat dari 2.592 menjadi 2.910 kasus, dengan konsentrasi tertinggi terjadi di Kota Gorontalo. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif melalui regresi data panel yang mengombinasikan data time series tahun 2020–2024 dan data cross-section lima kabupaten dan satu kota. Pemilihan model dilakukan melalui uji Chow dan Hausman, yang menunjukkan bahwa Fixed Effects Model (FEM) merupakan model paling sesuai. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa pengangguran berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kriminalitas, sedangkan kemiskinan dan IPM tidak berpengaruh signifikan secara statistik. Nilai koefisien determinasi sebesar 0,347 menunjukkan bahwa variabel dalam model mampu menjelaskan 34,7 persen variasi tingkat kriminalitas. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa pengangguran merupakan faktor utama yang mendorong peningkatan kejahatan di Provinsi Gorontalo, sehingga kebijakan daerah perlu difokuskan pada penciptaan lapangan kerja melalui peningkatan investasi, akses pembiayaan usaha, dan penguatan pelatihan vokasi.

The business environment has undergone significant changes due to global digitalization, and MSMEs in the city of Gorontalo are no exception. The difficulties faced by MSMEs in surviving and maintaining sustainability have become a significant issue requiring attention from various stakeholders. However, digitalization also provides opportunities for MSMEs to increase their market share and enhance their competitiveness. Therefore, the aim of this research is to understand how digitalization has transformed the conventional business models of MSMEs, identify strategies for adaptation, and comprehend the challenges that arise during this process. This study examines MSMEs in the city of Gorontalo using a case study methodology and a qualitative approach. Data analysis will be conducted using the Digital Transformation Framework to examine the factors that drive and hinder the digitalization of SMEs, the Dynamic Capabilities Framework to assess how easily SMEs adapt to digital changes, and the Business Model Innovation theoretical approach to understand the changes in business model elements of SMEs. The research results show that (1) Digitalization has brought significant changes to the business models of traditional MSMEs. The use of BMI suggests that digitalization impacts not only marketing and distribution aspects but also product innovation, operational efficiency, and customer relationships. (2) The main factors influencing the level of adaptation include the desire to expand markets, improve efficiency, and keep up with the times. (3) The main challenges faced by traditional MSMEs in the process of business transformation towards digital are production capacity, logistics costs, technology management, customer response, and promotion costs.

This study was conducted to comprehensively analyze household waste management and the effectiveness of TPS-3R in Gorontalo City. This analysis identifies the level of effectiveness of TPS-3R and the basis for formulating recommendations for sustainable waste management policies in the Gorontalo City area. This study was conducted on a sample population of 8 villages and 8 waste generation locations spread across the 8 villages and 4 TPS 3R located in 8 villages. Furthermore, this study uses Purposive sampling in determining the location based on the condition of waste generation, and data collection using the Checklist Form of waste generation and the condition of TPS 3R then interviews with the village government with the Guttman analysis approach for quantitative data for the Checklist Form and interview analysis using the Miles and Huberman approach for qualitative data analysis. The problem of waste generation and household waste management in Gorontalo City is still not optimal, where community involvement in preventing waste generation is not yet effective, facilities and infrastructure such as TPS-3R are not optimal in reducing waste generation due to several obstacles such as unclear management and institutions and the active role of the village government is not yet too strong due to the existence of waste management regulations from the region directly by the Environmental Service so that there needs to be clear coordination and collaboration in terms of law and regulations in the future.

The Indonesian language holds a very vital position, not only as a national symbol but also as the main bridge in public service. This is particularly evident in the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI). As an organization directly involved in social and health sectors, PMI is required to communicate clearly so that the aid provided actually reaches and is understood by the public. Through an in-depth qualitative approach—through field observations, direct conversations (interviews), and document checks—it is evident that Indonesian indeed serves as the backbone of communication at PMI, both in direct conversations and written instructions. In general, its use has been quite effective. Even so, challenges still arise in the field. The issues that often occur usually revolve around the use of medical terms that are too technical for laypeople or inconsistent language style, which sometimes causes misunderstandings among the public. To minimize this, it seems important for PMI officers to regularly sharpen their communication skills through public service language training so that the humanitarian messages they convey can be received more warmly and clearly.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perilaku self disclosure di second accountInstagram mahasiswi Fakultas Hukum Universitas Negeri Gorontalo. Penelitian ini menggunakan lima Dimensi Self Disclosure oleh DeVito yang mencakup : amount (jumlah), valency (valensi), accuracy (ketepatan dan kejujuran), intention (maksud dan tujuan), dan intimacy (keakraban). Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perilaku self disclosure mahasiswi Fakultas Hukum Universitas Negeri Gorontalo pada second account Instagram ditunjukkan dengan aktifnya mereka dalam membuat unggahan baik itu foto atau video di second account Instagram. Mereka berbagi unggahan dalam suasana hati senang, bahagia, sedih atau marah. Unggahan foto dan video yang dibagikan di second account instagram sesuai dengan keadaan atau realita yang terjadi pada mereka. Unggahan di second account instagram didorong keinginan untuk membagikan sisi lain mereka yang yang lebih real dan apa adanya, dan untuk memperoleh perhatian dan dukungan. Unggahan yang mereka buat di second account Instagram sebagian besar merupakan hal-hal yang bersifat personal atau pribadi. Temuan ini bisa memberikan kontribusi terhadap pengembangan edukasi media sosial serta bisa mendorong praktik bermedia yang lebih sehat khususnya di kalangan mahasiswi.

Beban kerja mental adalah sebuah kondisi yang dalami oleh pekerja dalam pelaksanaan tugasnya dimana hanya terdapat sumber daya mental dalam kondisi yang terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui keluhan sakit pada tubuh, mengukur perasaan kelelahan kerja dan mengukur beban kerja mental pada karyawan di Warehouse PT. Agility International. Penelitian dimulai saat penyebaran kuesioner menggunakan fitur Google form dengan 3 jenis kuesioner yaitu QNBM, KAUPK2 dan NASA-TLX. QNBM untuk mengetahui keluhan-keluhan sakit pada tubuh, KAUPK2 untuk mengetahui perasaan kelelahan kerja dan NASA-TLX untuk mengukur beban kerja mental pada karyawan. Hasil QNBM didapatkan keluhan sakit tingkatan sangat sering pada bagian leher atas, leher bawah, punggung, pinggang, pergelangan tangan kiri, pergelangan tangan kanan, tangan kiri, lengan atas kiri, paha kiri, paha kanan, betis kiri dan betis kanan. Hasil KAUPK2 didapatkan nilai rata-rata > 2 yang dinyatakan bahwa karyawan pernah mengalami kelelahan. Hasil NASA-TLX didapatkan 22% karyawan mengalami beban kerja mental tingkatan sangat tinggi.

The critical review aimed to assess the enhancement of curcumin bioavailability through nanoformulation-based delivery systems, summarize comparative pharmacokinetic and in vivo safety data, and identify significant obstacles to the clinical translation of curcumin. This study identified articles from Scopus, Elsevier (via ScienceDirect), and PubMed that were published between 2015 and 2025. We used keyword combinations such as curcumin, nanoformulation, nanoparticles, bioavailability, pharmacokinetics, toxicity/safety, and clinical translation to identify them. Furthermore, a comparison was made between peer-reviewed studies that were eligible based on the type of nanoformulation, the reported fold-increase in bioavailability, tolerability in vivo, and the limitations of translation. Nanoparticles (e.g., PLGA, chitosan), solid lipid nanoparticles, micelles, nanoemulsions, nanogels, cyclodextrin complexes, phytosomes, dendrimers, metallic nanoparticles, niosomes, and exosomes exhibit mechanisms that enhance solubility, provide protection against degradation, improve permeability, and facilitate sustained or targeted delivery. The data demonstrate that various nanoformulations can enhance systemic exposure from moderate to substantial levels, depending on the formulation and study design, with lipid-polymer-based systems often exhibiting significant enhancements. Studies generally report acceptable safety at therapeutic doses; however, dose dependence, formulation-specific effects, limited long-term human data, manufacturing scalability, and evolving regulatory requirements continue to constrain clinical adoption. Enhance curcumin's bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy; however, standardized manufacturing, thorough safety assessment, and robust clinical trials are necessary to facilitate its integration into standard practice.Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):SDG 3: Good Health and Well BeingSDG 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureSDG 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionSDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Spodoptera frugiperda (FAW) is the main threat to the early vegetative phase of corn in North Gorontalo. This research aims to develop a typology of adaptive strategies based on local knowledge, serving as the foundation for contextual and affordable PHT recommendations. The qualitative approach is employed through a combination of focused ethnography, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), and Grounded Theory analysis. Data were collected in three sub-districts (Kwandang, Gentuma Raya, Atinggola) through 28 in-depth interviews, 7 FGDs, 5 PRA sessions, and 9 farm-walks with purposive snowball sampling. The results indicate the presence of a "practical threshold" used by farmers: checking 20 random plants/beds every 5–7 days and acting if ≥5 plants are symptomatic or damaged yields a score of 3–4. Thematic coding resulted in three adaptive strategies: preventive (simultaneous planting, garden cleanliness, intercrops/cover crops), reactive (ash/sand shoots treatment, selective spray), and integrative (simple monitoring → plant treatment → measurable spray with MOA rotation). The ranking matrix places simultaneous planting, observation-based spraying, and simple monitoring as the most effective strategies according to farmers. The main obstacles include the simultaneous planting, limited scouting personnel, high cash costs, and a lack of affordable monitoring equipment. The drivers are group leadership, regular meetings, and small demonstration plots. The research resulted in a 6-step protocol that was agreed upon at the group/overlay level and was well-received because it was simple. The findings emphasized the need to strengthen monitoring, simultaneous planting coordination, and information curation (WA kiosk extensions) so that adaptive practices develop into collective habits.