Universitas Muhammadiyah Kupang

This study aims to develop an Integrative Model of Mathematical Well-Being and Anxiety Reduction (I-WARM) based on the perspectives of secondary school teachers and students in Kupang City, Indonesia. A mixed-methods sequential exploratory design was employed, involving 211 students and 32 mathematics teachers. Quantitative data were collected through Likert-scale questionnaires to measure levels of mathematical well-being and mathematics anxiety, while qualitative data explored pedagogical practices and classroom environments that support students’ well-being. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to describe the level of each variable, instrument validity and reliability tests (through item-total correlation and Cronbach’s Alpha), and Pearson correlation analysis. Meanwhile, qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis techniques through the processes of data reduction, coding, categorization, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that students’ mathematical well-being was at a moderate to high level, whereas mathematics anxiety was at a moderate level. Correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between mathematical well-being and mathematics anxiety (r = −0.236, p < 0.05). Qualitative results highlight autonomy-supportive teaching, competence development, and social relatedness as key protective factors against mathematics anxiety. By synthesizing Self-Determination Theory and Control-Value Theory, the proposed I-WARM model provides a conceptual roadmap for educators to foster resilient learning environments. These findings suggest that reducing anxiety requires a shift from deficit-based interventions to well-being-centered pedagogical strategies.

The rapid transition to a blended learning environment has fundamentally changed the student learning experience, often increasing cognitive demands and the risk of cognitive overload.This study explores students' experiences in managing cognitive overload during blended learning transitions, with special attention to learning design, shifts in learning modes, and self-regulated learning strategies. This research uses a qualitative approach, with data collection through in-depth interviews and reflective journals of learning from undergraduate students who participated in mixed lectures in various disciplines.However, students also show adaptive strategies, such as prioritization of learning assignments, selective engagement with learning resources, and the development of metacognitive awareness to manage cognitive demands effectively. The findings of this study confirm the important role of coherent learning design, pedagogical alignment, and institutional support in mitigating cognitive overload in blended learning contexts. This study contributes to the development of educational research studies by providing a deeper understanding of students' cognitive experiences and offers practical implications for educators and policymakers in designing a more cognitively sustainable blended learning environment.

Fine motor skills play an important role in supporting the independence and learning activities of children with intellectual disabilities, but intellectual limitations and motor coordination often become obstacles in mastering these skills. This study aims to improve the fine motor skills of children with intellectual disabilities through the application of sewing skills. The study uses a classroom action research (CAR) approach with the Kemmis and McTaggart model, which is carried out in two cycles, including the planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects were three fifth-grade students with intellectual disabilities at SLB Negeri Weri Larantuka. Data were collected through sewing performance tests and student activity observation sheets. Data analysis was conducted descriptively and quantitatively by comparing fine motor skill scores in each cycle, as well as descriptively and qualitatively through observation results to see changes in student behavior and involvement during learning. The results showed an increase in fine motor skills in each cycle, as seen in the increased neatness of the stitching, accuracy in following patterns, and eye-hand coordination. At the end of cycle II, all research subjects achieved scores above the Minimum Completion Criteria (KKM). Thus, jelujur sewing skills proved to be effective as an alternative functional learning method to improve the fine motor skills of children with intellectual disabilities

Transformasi digital telah mengubah lanskap manajemen kinerja di perusahaan multinasional secara fundamental. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis implementasi sistem manajemen kinerja berbasis digital pada perusahaan multinasional di Indonesia, dengan fokus pada proses implementasi, faktor-faktor kritis keberhasilan, dan dampaknya terhadap efektivitas evaluasi serta produktivitas karyawan. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kepustakaan, penelitian ini menganalisis berbagai sumber literatur primer dan sekunder dari periode 2019-2024. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi sistem manajemen kinerja digital memerlukan pendekatan bertahap dan terstruktur, dengan mempertimbangkan aspek teknologi, sumber daya manusia, dan budaya organisasi. Faktor-faktor kritis keberhasilan meliputi kematangan infrastruktur teknologi, kompetensi digital karyawan, manajemen perubahan yang efektif, dan dukungan kepemimpinan yang konsisten. Implementasi sistem digital menghasilkan peningkatan signifikan dalam akurasi evaluasi kinerja, efisiensi proses, transparansi, dan produktivitas karyawan. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi teoretis dan praktis bagi pengembangan manajemen SDM digital di era transformasi digital.. Kata kunci: Manajemen Kinerja Digital, Transformasi Digital SDM, Perusahaan Multinasional.

This study analyzes the declining compliance level of individual taxpayers in reporting Annual Tax Returns at the Kupang Primary Tax Office (2020–2024). Despite a sharp increase in active taxpayers, the compliance rate fell drastically from 92.9% (2020) to 54.5% (2024). The research examines this decline by considering three factors: low tax comprehension, new Average Effective Rate (TER) regulations (PP No. 58/2023), and administrative constraints from the system transition to Coretax (PMK No. 81/2024). This research employs an analytical framework that synergizes Taxpayer, Organization, and Technology variables, using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method. The research results show key findings across these factors. The Organization Factor shows that Understanding of Tax Regulations and tax sanctions has a positive and significant influence on Individual Taxpayer Awareness; however, Tax Socialization has no significant impact. Furthermore, the Technology Factor emerged as a strong driver, with the Tax Administration System, Information System Quality, and Service Quality all having a positive and significant influence on Individual Taxpayer Awareness, affirming the crucial role of modern systems. Finally, the Human Factor plays a central role. Individual Taxpayer Awareness is proven to have a positive and significant influence on Individual Taxpayer Compliance with the highest path coefficient (0.603), making it the most dominant predictor in achieving compliance.

Students' low conceptual understanding remains a fundamental problem in science education at the junior high school level, mainly because teacher-centered learning causes students to merely memorize without understanding the concepts. This condition requires the application of a learning model that can foster deep conceptual understanding and reflective awareness through discovery and direct experience. This study used a quantitative approach with a One Group Pretest–Posttest design to measure the effectiveness of applying the Discovery Learning model with a Deep Learning approach. The research subjects consisted of 32 seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 10 Kupang in the odd semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. Data were collected through learning outcome tests (pretest and posttest), observations of learning implementation, and student reflection sheets. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, including calculations of mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and Normalized Gain (N-Gain) to assess the increase in conceptual understanding. The students' pretest average score of 54.22 increased to 78.09 on the posttest, with an increase of 23.87 points and an average N-Gain score of 0.51 (moderate category). This shows that Discovery Learning-based learning is effective in improving students' conceptual understanding of the relationship between particles and changes in the form of matter. The results of student reflections showed 83.1% positive responses, with the highest aspect being “Impressions and Messages about Learning” (90.6%), indicating that students felt that learning became more enjoyable, interactive, and meaningful. The Discovery Learning model with a Deep Learning approach has proven effective in improving students' conceptual understanding and reflective awareness of Matter States and Particle Models. This approach is recommended for implementation in science learning based on the Merdeka Curriculum to foster critical, reflective learners with scientific character.

This research is motivated by the importance of increasing internet usage, understanding consumer behavior, and consumer trust in influencing fish seed purchasing decisions on social media, especially in Dethan Bersaudara UKM. The method used in this study is purposive sampling with saturated sample technique, and data collection through google form questionnaire. Data analysis used is Data Validity Test (validity test, reliability test), Classical Assumption Test (normality test, multicollinearity test, Multiple Linear Regression Test (t test, f test, coefficient of determination test). The results show that consumer behavior does not influence fish seed purchasing decisions on social media in Dethan Bersaudara UKM and consumer trust has a positive effect on fish seed purchasing decisions on social media in Dethan Bersaudara UKM. The R2 test (coefficient of determination) shows that consumer trust influences purchasing decisions by 37.2%, while the remaining 62.2% is influenced by variables outside the study. The conclusion is the importance of consumer trust in influencing fish seed purchasing decisions on social media in Dethan Bersaudara UKM. Therefore, the Dethan Bersaudara SME needs to continuously increase consumer trust by maintaining consistent product quality, understanding consumer needs, and providing accurate information. The implications of this research are that the Dethan Bersaudara SME needs to build and maintain consumer trust through social media, for example by responding quickly to comments, sharing positive testimonials, and demonstrating transparency in its operations. This is because consumer trust influences purchasing decisions. Further research with the same title in different research locations is needed to obtain diverse information.

Indonesia memiliki kekayaan budaya yang tersebar di berbagai kampung adat, namun keberadaannya menghadapi tantangan serius akibat globalisasi, menurunnya minat generasi muda, serta keterbatasan sarana promosi. Pemanfaatan website menjadi salah satu strategi digital yang efektif untuk memperkenalkan sekaligus melestarikan budaya kampung adat tradisional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran, tantangan, dan strategi optimalisasi website sebagai sarana promosi dan pelestarian budaya. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif melalui kajian literatur dari penelitian sebelumnya dan analisis terhadap praktik pemanfaatan website di sejumlah kampung adat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa website berperan sebagai pusat informasi budaya, media promosi global, arsip digital, serta sarana pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui pelatihan pengelolaan konten. Tantangan utama yang dihadapi meliputi keterbatasan infrastruktur internet, sumber daya manusia, pendanaan, konsistensi konten, serta persaingan dalam ruang digital. Strategi optimalisasi yang disarankan mencakup peningkatan kualitas konten, penerapan optimasi mesin pencari (SEO), integrasi dengan media sosial, pelibatan aktif masyarakat lokal, serta kemitraan dengan pihak eksternal. Dengan penerapan strategi yang konsisten, website dapat menjadi media efektif untuk menjaga kelestarian budaya sekaligus meningkatkan daya tarik wisata kampung adat tradisional di era digital.

Rokok elektrik (vape) semakin popular di kalangan remaja seiring dengan berkembangnya teknologi dan persepsi bahwa rokok elektrik lebih aman dibandingkan dengan rokok konvensional. Padahal rokok elektrik tetap mengandung nikotin dan berbagai zat berbahaya yang dapat menimbulkan gangguan kesehatan, baik jangka pendek maupun panjang. Remaja merupakan kelompok yang rentan dalam membentuk kebiasaan, sehingga pemahaman mereka terhadap bahaya rokok elektrik sangat penting untuk membentuk perilaku sehat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan tentang bahaya rokok elektrik dengan perilaku merokok elektrik pada siswa di SMA Kristen Tunas Bangsa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain deskriptif korelatif dan rancangan cross-sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI dan XII di SMA Kristen Tunas Bangsa sebanyak 50 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuesioner tertutup tentang tingkat pengetahuan dan perilaku merokok elektrik. Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil: Hasil yang didapatkan mayoritas dari responden memiliki pengetahuan yang baik (44%) dan tidak merokok elektrik (64%). Tetapi, ditemukan 4 siswa yang tetap merokok walaupun memiliki pengetahuan yang baik. Hasil uji chi-square menunjukkan nilai p = 0,007 (p < 0,05), yang artinya terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat pengetahuan bahaya rokok elektrik dengan perilaku merokok elektrik. Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat pengetahuan bahaya rokok elektrik dengan perilaku merokok elektrik pada siswa.

Background: Pangandaran nature tourism, one of the leading destinations in West Java, faces several challenges in maintaining environmental sustainability while providing a positive impression to tourists who are increasingly concerned about sustainability.Purpose: This study aims to analyze the influence of green marketing strategies on brand image through the mediating role of The Big Five Personality Traits in Pangandaran nature tourism.Methodology: This is an explanatory study using a quantitative approach conducted from May to December 2025 in several natural tourist destinations in Pangandaran. Data were collected through Likert questionnaires and structured interviews with 400 respondents aged 19–35 years who were determined using the Slovin formula and an incidental sampling technique. Data analysis used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on Partial Least Squares (PLS).Finding/Result: The results show that green marketing strategies have a significant effect on The Big Five Personality Traits and brand image, and that there is a mediating role of the Big Five personality traits in green marketing strategies and brand image.Conclusion: This study concludes that green marketing strategies play an important role in building the brand image of Pangandaran nature tourism, both directly and through the mediation of The Big Five Personality Traits, so that the consistent application of green marketing practices is key to strengthening the image of a sustainable destination.Originality/Value: The novelty of this study lies in examining the mediating role of the Big Five Personality Traits in the relationship between green marketing strategies and brand image in the context of nature tourism, which has rarely been studied. Keywords: brand image, green marketing, the big five personality traits, tourism, Pangandaran