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Published
2025-08-28
Articles
Psychosocial Adjustment of Breast Cancer Patients Post-Treatment Therapy and Mentoring. (Case Study of 4 Breast Cancer Patients in Sapkandara Community Medan)
Purpose: To determine the impact of therapy, psychosocial adjustments, and assistance received by breast cancer patients in the Sapkandara Movement community in Medan.
Research Methodology: This type of research is qualitative with a case study approach to 4 breast cancer patients who are members of the Sapkandara
Results: The results showed that patients with breast cancer experienced significant physical and psychological changes after therapy, including fatigue, hair loss, stress, and emotional instability. Socially, patients tend to withdraw from their environment. Psychosocial adjustment is influenced by patients' knowledge of the disease and family support. There are three types of assistance: existential, functional, and professional; however, only existential support from the family is effective. The Sapkandara Community provides comprehensive support, including information, hospital assistance, and moral and emotional support.
Conclusions: Holistic support is crucial for patients with breast cancer, integrating family, social workers, and health professionals. The Sapkandara community plays a vital role in empowering patients and supporting psychosocial adjustment.
Limitations: This study was limited the scope of research to patients with breast cancer who were undergoing treatment, support therapy, and were members of the Sapkandara.
Contribution: This study contributes to social welfare knowledge by emphasizing the role of community-based support and social work in health settings. This study provides practical insights for policymakers, health institutions, and NGOs to strengthen psychosocial services for cancer patients.
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SintaAnalysis of service quality on consumer satisfaction data from the central statistics agency of Belitung Regency
Purpose: This study aims to increase the level of consumer satisfaction with the services provided by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Belitung Regency through the Integrated Statistical Service (PST) by measuring the dimensions of Tangibility, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, and Empathy.
Research Methodology: This study employed a quantitative survey method using an administrative approach. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 50 respondents, including government employees, private employees, consultants, students, and the general public who directly accessed BPS services. The questionnaire was designed using a Likert scale, and the collected data were analyzed using SPSS and Microsoft Excel. Analytical tools included validity and reliability tests, gap analysis, and Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA).
Results: The findings revealed that most consumers were satisfied with BPS services, particularly in terms of reliability, assurance, and empathy. The highest satisfaction was noted in terms of data accuracy and trust in BPS independence, while the lowest scores were in terms of responsiveness and tangibility, especially regarding service speed, clarity of publication information, and availability of facilities. Quadrant analysis highlighted that improving officer responsiveness and the clarity of information should be prioritized.
Conclusions: The BPS Belitung Regency has achieved a high level of consumer satisfaction but needs to prioritize improvements in officer performance, data clarity, and service speed to enhance the user experience and maintain trust.
Limitation: This research is limited to consumer data that comes directly to BPS offices and does not include online consumer services.
Contribution: This study contributes to the literature on public service quality by providing empirical evidence of statistical service performance. It also offers practical recommendations for the BPS to strengthen its service delivery and consumer trust, thereby supporting better data-driven decision-making in the Belitung Regency.
A study of the motives of perpetrators of sexual violence against children (case study of 5 perpetrators ff sexual violence in the special institution for children class I Medan)
Purpose: To determine the motives of perpetrators of sexual violence against children in the immediate environment and how the modus operandi is carried out by the perpetrators.
Research Methodology: This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study method involving five perpetrators of child sexual violence detained at the Class I Special Institution for Children (LPKA) in Medan. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation to uncover the underlying motives and behavioral patterns.
Results: The results of the study indicate that there is a superior position and interior between the perpetrator and the victim, where the perpetrator feels more powerful than the victim, triggering the occurrence of sexual violence. The existence of motives in the past (because motive), such as having a bad experience in the past that causes a sense of resentment, and all informants lacking early socialization from their families in the past, especially in understanding religion. Motives in the present (in order to motive), namely reasons delivered by the perpetrator, such as miscommunication.
Conclusions: This study concludes that sexual violence is not merely a result of individual deviance but is also shaped by weak social control, poor family communication, and negative peer environments. The opportunities and accessibility of pornographic content further exacerbate these behaviors.
Limitations: This study focused only on five perpetrators in one institution, without incorporating victims’ perspectives or broader socioeconomic contexts, limiting generalizability.
Contribution: This research enriches sociological discourse on social welfare and child protection, offering insights for families, communities, and policymakers to strengthen preventive measures, social control, and rehabilitation programs.
Analysis of the Management of School Operational Assistance (BOS) funds to improve educational performance at SD Negeri Inpres Dok IX Jayapura City
Purpose: This study aims to analyze the management of School Operational Assistance (BOS) funds in improving educational performance at SD Negeri Inpres Dok IX, Jayapura City. The research focuses on the fund management process, supporting and inhibiting factors, and its impact on school performance.
Methodology: A descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design was applied. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and observations involving principals, teachers, students, BOS team members, parents, and Education Office representatives. Data were analyzed using descriptive techniques and interpreted through average Likert-scale scores.
Results: The findings indicate that BOS funds were managed transparently, efficiently, and accountably, mainly allocated for teacher salaries, facility maintenance, and learning activities. Supporting factors included stakeholder participation and solid administrative documentation, while inhibiting factors involved limited financial management training and low budget allocation for teacher development. SWOT analysis showed that although BOS funds improved facilities and student outcomes, human resource capacity remained a weakness.
Conclusions: Effective BOS fund management has significantly enhanced educational performance through improved learning facilities and activities. Sustainable progress requires continuous investment in teacher training and stronger financial management skills.
Limitations: The study’s scope was limited to one school and a specific period, thus limiting broader generalization.
Contribution: This research contributes to educational finance studies by highlighting how transparent BOS fund management drives performance improvement and offers practical insights for schools in similar socio-economic contexts.
The effect of providing additional food for students on improving the quality of education in Atuka Village, Mimika District
Purpose: This study aims to analyze the impact of the Supplementary Feeding Program (PMT) on education quality in Kampung Atuka, Mimika Regency, with a focus on academic achievement, attendance rates, and dropout rates. It also considers nutritional status as a mediating factor, and parental support and learning environment as moderating factors.
Research Methodology: The study applied a quantitative approach using descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation, and multiple linear regression, supported by mediation and moderation tests. To complement the quantitative data, qualitative analysis was carried out through interviews with students, teachers, and parents, providing contextual insights into the program’s effectiveness.
Results: The findings indicate that PMT does not directly and significantly affect academic performance or student attendance but improves nutritional status, which is positively associated with academic achievement. The learning environment and parental support were not found to significantly moderate the relationship between PMT and education quality. Nevertheless, both students and teachers observed benefits such as increased energy and better focus during learning activities.
Conclusions: The research concludes that PMT’s role in improving education quality can be optimized when combined with nutritional education programs, active parental involvement, and comprehensive education policies.
Limitations: The study is limited by contextual challenges such as household eating patterns and the limited diversity of supplementary food provided, which reduce the overall impact of PMT.
Contribution: This study contributes to policy discourse by highlighting the importance of integrating PMT with broader nutritional and educational strategies. It offers practical recommendations for local governments, education offices, and schools to strengthen PMT implementation and achieve greater improvements in education quality in remote regions.
