https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/issue/feed Majalah Ilmiah METHODA 2025-05-18T22:04:25+07:00 Open Journal Systems <p><strong>Majalah Ilmiah METHODA</strong> diterbitkan oleh Universitas Methodist Indonesia dan dikelola oleh Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat UMI sebagai wadah untuk mempublikasikan hasil penelitian dan pemikiran kalangan Akademisi, Peneliti dan Praktisi untuk berbagai Multi Disiplin Ilmu.</p> https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/3882 Meningkatkan Aksesibilitas dan Konsistensi Desain Web 2025-02-09T07:15:17+07:00 Rina Rina rina@student.unism.ac.id Nor Anisa noranisa@unism.ac.id <p><em>In this ever-evolving digital era, technology, especially User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design, plays a crucial role in enhancing user comfort while interacting with applications and websites. As a cloud-based design tool, Figma simplifies the creation of consistent and accessible designs while enabling real-time collaboration among designers. Through user experience testing and analysis, this study aims to determine Figma’s role in improving web design accessibility and consistency. The research was conducted through Black Box testing and the distribution of a questionnaire, with 18 respondents participating. The test results indicate that Figma’s design is easy to understand and contains many consistent elements. However, there are some areas for improvement, particularly related to navigation and feature search. Overall, 33.3% of respondents rated Figma’s web design as excellent in terms of accessibility and consistency, although there is room for further improvement. This study suggests enhancing navigation aspects and ensuring design elements are more consistent across pages to improve the overall user experience.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Rina Rina, Nor Anisa https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/3959 Optimasi Algoritma Genetika pada Perbandingan ANN dan KNN untuk Klasifikasi Penyakit Jantung 2025-03-28T20:53:54+07:00 Andreas Zai andreasrezekizai@gmail.com Lima Hartima Rambe limahartimarrambe12345@gmail.com Reza Ananda Putra rezaanandaputra77@gmail.com Rika Rosnelly rikarosnelly@gmail.com Tamado Simon Sagala tamadosimon@gmail.com Indra Kelana Jaya indraikjs@gmail.com <p><em>A comparative analysis of genetic algorithm optimization methods on the performance of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) in heart disease classification shows significant results. The research used a heart disease dataset consisting of 303 samples with 14 attributes. Genetic algorithm optimization produced substantial performance improvements in both models. The optimized ANN model achieved 94.85% accuracy, 93.00% precision, 97.00% recall, and 97.00% ROC AUC, demonstrating excellence in positive case identification. Meanwhile, the optimized KNN model achieved 93.30% accuracy, 92.00% precision, 95.00% recall, and 96.77% ROC AUC, yielding more balanced performance. The genetic algorithm optimization method proves its effectiveness in improving heart disease classification accuracy, where ANN is optimal for applications requiring high sensitivity and KNN is more stable for small datasets.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Andreas Zai, Lima Hartima Rambe, Reza Ananda Putra, Rika Rosnelly, Tamado Simon Sagala, Indra Kelana Jaya https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/3886 Analisis Survei Kepuasan Mahasiswa terhadap Sistem Absensi Akademik (SIAKAD) 2025-02-11T13:37:19+07:00 Syarifuddin Syarifuddin syarifuddin@student.unism.ac.id Nor Anisa noranisa@unism.ac.id <p><em>The Academic Attendance System (SIAKAD) is a crucial component in educational management at universities, aimed at facilitating the management of student attendance. This study aims to analyze student satisfaction with SIAKAD, focusing on user interface, available features, and its impact on the learning process. Data were collected through a survey involving 200 students from various programs and semesters, using a questionnaire designed to evaluate students' perceptions of the system. The results indicate that 75% of respondents access SIAKAD daily, with most spending 5-15 minutes each time. A majority of students (70%) find the user interface easy to use, although 30% of respondents indicated a need for improvements in navigation. The attendance and grade report features are the most frequently used, accessed by 85% and 70% of students, respectively. The impact of SIAKAD on the learning process is also significant, with 80% of respondents feeling that the system helps them manage attendance and enhance academic responsibility. This research is expected to provide useful insights for SIAKAD administrators in improving and developing the system in the future, as well as contribute to the literature on user satisfaction in higher education contexts. The findings also open opportunities for further studies on technology implementation in education and its effects on students' learning experiences.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Syarifuddin Syarifuddin, Nor Anisa https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/4121 Strategi Pemasaran dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Usaha Mandiri Penjualan Parfum pada Parfum Premium Bekasi 2025-03-28T21:59:16+07:00 Sarah Bhiba rory1003@live.com Ratih Wilis alhakimrosyid10@gmail.com Yusuf Setyadi rosyidridlo10@gmail.com <p><em>Marketing strategy requires a combination of understanding the market, creativity in promotion, attention to product quality standards, and responsiveness to market changes where marketing strategy is the main driver. Overcoming barriers to harnessing the power of digital marketing through social media such as Instagram with its online advertising can help with strong brand awareness where consumer satisfaction is the focus. Preferences and promotions are created to build attractive loyalty programs and retain existing consumers with special offers, discounts or limited-time promotions to encourage repeat purchases and create consumer loyalty for future marketing strategies. </em><em>This study aims to analyze descriptively qualitatively the marketing strategies, constraints, and solutions used in increasing sales in perfume sales independent business products located in Parfum Premium Bekasi, Indonesia. Data collection techniques use structured interview techniques on active consumers and direct observation in the field of consumer behavior when shopping online. Data analysis using SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis techniques. The results showed that Parfum Premium Bekasi's independent business has been considered quite successful in sales growth, strengthening its position in the competitive perfume market, and providing a satisfying experience for customers, especially the use of online media in the form of Instagram which can increase sales. Obstacles include lack of product innovation and variety offered, changes in product or service quality, and economic changes that affect customer preferences. The solution to the problem is to understand customer preferences and market trends to increase buying interest through intensive monitoring of product quality and customer service.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Sarah Bhiba, Ratih Wilis, Yusuf Setyadi https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/4173 Regional Anestesia dengan Teknik Thoraco Spinal Anesthesia (TSA): Manfaat dan Tantangan dalam Praktik Anestesiologi 2025-05-03T10:02:58+07:00 Dwi Lunarta Docterina Sutanti Siahaan rinasiahaan72@gmail.com <p><em>Thoracic spinal anesthesia (TSA) is a regional anesthesia technique increasingly used in clinical practice as an alternative to general anesthesia, particularly in thoracoabdominal and upper extremity surgeries. This technique offers several benefits, including optimal pain control, hemodynamic stability, and faster recovery. However, the application of TSA also presents challenges, such as the need for specialized skills, the risk of hypotension, and proper patient selection. This article discusses the benefits and challenges of TSA in modern anesthesiology practice and its implications for improving patient clinical outcomes.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Dwi Lunarta Docterina Sutanti Siahaan https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/3948 Penerapan Algoritma K-Means Berbasis RapidMiner pada Analisis Distribusi Air Bersih di Indonesia 2025-03-28T21:15:37+07:00 Melisa Agustina melisa.agustina@student.unism.ac.id Nor Anisa noranisa@unism.ac.id <p><em>This study aims to analyze the distribution pattern of clean water, identify the largest production capacity, and examine the distribution of the highest number of customers of clean water companies in several provinces in Indonesia using the K-Means algorithm. The data used includes distribution of delivery, potential production capacity (liters per second), and the number of customers of clean water companies across various provinces in Indonesia. The K-Means method is applied to cluster provinces based on the similarity of distribution patterns, production capacity, and customer numbers. The analysis results reveal significant clustering, where certain provinces have high clean water production capacity and a large number of customers, with the volume of water distributed matching the production capacity. These findings indicate a good balance between production capacity, the number of customers, and the volume of water distribution. This study focuses on the analysis of clean water distribution, the largest production capacity, and customers of clean water companies in various provinces in Indonesia. The insights gained can assist companies in designing more efficient distribution strategies to optimally meet customers needs across different regions. This contributes to the sustainable and equitable management of clean water resources.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Melisa Agustina, Nor Anisa https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/4068 Hubungan Upah Industri dan Pengeluaran Per Kapita Terhadap Inflasi di Kalimantan dengan Pendekatan Metode Regresi 2025-03-28T20:22:27+07:00 Linda Linda linda@student.unism.ac.id Nor Anisa noranisa@unism.ac.id <p><em>This study aims to analyze the influence of average industrial sector wages and per capita expenditure on inflation in Kalimantan using the multiple linear regression method. The data used includes annual average industrial sector wages and per capita expenditure as independent variables, with the inflation rate as the dependent variable. The analysis results indicate that average industrial sector wages have a significant impact on inflation, while per capita expenditure contributes on a smaller scale. The applied inflation prediction model demonstrates a fairly good level of accuracy with an RMSE value of 0.010 ± 0.000. However, significant deviations between predicted and actual values were observed at certain points, such as inflation rates of 0.015 and 0.04, highlighting limitations in the model. The findings imply that an increase in industrial sector wages could drive inflation due to higher production costs passed on to consumers. Conversely, higher per capita expenditure shows a weaker correlation with inflation but still contributes to increased consumption. This study is expected to serve as a reference for policymakers in formulating more effective strategies to control inflation in Kalimantan, such as managing industrial sector wages and enhancing household purchasing power.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Linda Linda, Nor Anisa https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/4312 Berteologi dengan Artifical Intelegence (AI) di Era Revolusi 5.0 2025-05-14T14:02:48+07:00 Hasiholan Marulitua harahaphasiholan@gmail.com <p><em>In the current century, there is a lot of excitement about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in human life. This includes the worlds of education, business, health and banking. The presence of AI makes it easier for everyone to carry out all their activities. AI replaces the role of humans in life. Will the AI ​​that humans have created make people more dependent on it, or will humans entrust their lives more to AI? This question will always arise from many circles. Next, how the Bible responds to this phenomenon is what we will see in this article.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Hasiholan Marulitua https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/4184 Epigenetik dan Penuaan (Aging): Peluang Intervensi Molekuler untuk Hidup Sehat Lebih Lama 2025-05-03T10:04:00+07:00 Dwi Lunarta Docterina Sutanti Siahaan rinasiahaan72@gmail.com Hadyanto Lim hadyantolim@hotmail.com <p><em>Aging is a complex biological process characterized by a decline in cellular function and increased susceptibility to degenerative diseases. In recent decades, research has shown that epigenetic modifications—such as DNA methylation, histone modification, and regulation by non-coding RNAs—play a key role in the aging process. These changes influence gene expression without altering the DNA sequence and contribute to cellular damage, chronic inflammation, and tissue dysfunction. As scientific understanding advances, various epigenetic-based molecular interventions have emerged, including epigenetic reprogramming, senolytic therapies, and pharmacological and lifestyle approaches targeting epigenetic mechanisms. Although challenges remain in terms of safety, specificity, and clinical applicability, these approaches offer promising potential for extending healthspan and improving quality of life in later years.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Dwi Lunarta Docterina Sutanti Siahaan, Hadyanto Lim https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/4048 Pengaruh Net Working Capital Dan Profitabilitas Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan dengan Growth Opportunity Sebagai Variabel Intervening pada Perusahaan Transportasi dan Logistik yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) Periode 2019-2023 2025-02-25T14:53:49+07:00 Wan Ridha Khairuna wanridha66@gmail.com Kustoro Budiarta wanridha66@gmail.com <p><em>This study aims to analyze the effect of Net Working Capital (NWC) and Profitability on Firm Value with Growth Opportunity as an intervening variable in transportation and logistics sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2019–2023. The research method used is a quantitative approach with secondary data analysis obtained from the financial statements of companies listed on the IDX. The analysis technique used in this study is path analysis with the Partial Least Square (PLS-SEM) approach. The results of the study show that Net Working Capital (NWC) has a significant effect on Growth Opportunity, but does not directly affect Firm Value. Profitability has a positive and significant effect on Growth Opportunity and Firm Value, indicating that companies with high profitability tend to have better firm value. In addition, Growth Opportunity acts as an intervening variable that mediates the effect of Net Working Capital and Profitability on Firm Value. The implications of this study indicate that companies in the transportation and logistics sector need to pay attention to working capital management and increase profitability in order to maximize firm value. Increasing growth opportunities through the right investment strategy can help increase the company's attractiveness in the eyes of investors and strengthen the company's financial stability.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Wan Ridha Khairuna, Kustoro Budiarta https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/4180 Peran Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah, Disiplin Kerja, dan Komitmen dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru di SMA Negeri 1 Takalar 2025-05-03T10:06:23+07:00 Nasir Nasir nasir@unm.ac.id <p><em>Improving the quality of education is inseparable from the role of teachers as the main implementers of the learning process. Optimal teacher performance is influenced by various factors, including the principal's leadership, work discipline, and teacher commitment. This study aims to reveal how these three factors contribute to improving teacher performance at SMA Negeri 1 Takalar. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data was obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The subjects of the study were the principal and teachers at SMA Negeri 1 Takalar. The results of the study showed that school principals applied a participatory and communicative leadership style, thereby creating a conducive work environment and motivating teachers to work better. Teachers' work discipline can be seen from compliance with schedules, teaching readiness, and the implementation of orderly learning administration. Teachers' commitment is also high, reflected in their involvement in school activities and the enthusiasm for participating in professional training. These three factors support each other and significantly contribute to improving teacher performance. Thus, collaboration between the principal's leadership, discipline, and work commitment is an important foundation in creating a quality education system.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Nasir Nasir https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/3829 Eksplorasi Penerapan Digital Community Oleh PT Ace Hardware Indonesia 2025-02-24T17:49:13+07:00 Linda Linda linda@student.unism.ac.id Melisa Agustina melisa.agustina@student.unism.ac.id Maisarah Maisarah maisarah@student.unism.ac.id Gita Medina gita.medina@student.unism.ac.id Nor Anisa noranisa@unism.ac.id <p><em>This study aims to analyze the implementation of digital community strategies by PT Ace Hardware Indonesia to enhance customer interaction and loyalty through a case study in Banjarmasin City. In the digital era, an active customer community has become a critical strategic asset for companies to build long-term relationships with consumers. This research employs a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with company representatives to explore how digital platforms, such as mobile applications, social media, and loyalty programs, are effectively utilized. The findings indicate that PT Ace Hardware Indonesia adopts interactive content campaigns, exclusive discounts, and personalized features to boost customer engagement. Additionally, the established digital community enables customers to discuss, share experiences, and provide valuable feedback, indirectly strengthening brand loyalty. With consistent implementation, the company successfully expands its market share while creating an enhanced customer experience. This study provides practical insights for other companies seeking to integrate digital community strategies as part of their marketing efforts and customer relationship management in a technology-driven environment.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Linda Linda, Melisa Agustina, Maisarah Maisarah, Gita Medina, Nor Anisa https://ejurnal.methodist.ac.id/index.php/methoda/article/view/3920 Peran Tokoh Adat Batak Toba dalam Membentuk Perilaku Memilih pada Pemilihan Kepala Desa Ujung Serdang Tahun 2022 2025-05-18T22:04:25+07:00 Yeremia Elkana Tua Siburian yeremiasiburian0606@gmail.com Halking Halking yeremiasiburian0606@gmail.comi <p><em>This study aims to analyze the role of Batak Toba traditional leaders in shaping voting behavior during the 2022 village head election in Ujung Serdang Village, as well as to reveal their significant role in influencing the political behavior of local residents. The research was conducted in Ujung Serdang Village, a community with a strong Batak Toba population that upholds traditional cultural values, despite being situated in a modern urban area. The subjects of the study include influential traditional leaders and residents of Ujung Serdang Village. The research employed a qualitative descriptive method, with data collection techniques comprising structured interviews, literature review, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out through stages of data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that traditional leaders play a crucial role as agents of political socialization in influencing voting behavior during the Ujung Serdang village head election. Their roles include mobilizing, guiding, supervising, and engaging in decision-making. This influence is rooted in local cultural values such as Dalihan Na Tolu, which serves as a moral and social compass in leadership selection. However, the dynamics of voting behavior in Ujung Serdang show a shift, where rational considerations based on the candidates' visions, missions, and programs are becoming more dominant, surpassing purely social or emotional ties. This dominance of a rational approach reflects a growing political awareness and a desire among the community to elect leaders who offer real change and tangible progress. Although traditional leaders remain significant as mediators, agents of political socialization, and guardians of customary norms, their influence increasingly depends on the ability of the candidates they support to persuade voters with measurable ideas and plans. The interaction between traditional authority and voter rationality ultimately shapes the election outcome, reflecting an evolution in the democratic process at the local level.</em></p> 2025-04-30T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2024 Yeremia Elkana Tua Siburian, Halking Halking