International Journal of Social Sciences Review

Investigating the Impact of Problem-Based Learning on Eighth Graders’ Reading Comprehension of Descriptive Texts A Study at SMPN 1 Karangtanjung

Ramdhani Rizapristiawan — 2025-11-20

This research aimed to investigate the influence of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on students’ reading comprehension of descriptive texts among 8th-grade students at SMPN 1 Karangtanjung. The study employed a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design involving two groups: an experimental class (VIII F) and a control class (VIII E), each consisting of 31 students. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests to assess students' reading comprehension before and after the treatment. The experimental class received instruction using the PBL method, while the control class was taught using conventional methods. The results showed a significant improvement in the experimental class, with the mean score increasing from 53.2 to 76.1, compared to the control class, which improved from 52.5 to 71.6. Statistical analysis using an independent sample t-test revealed a significance value of 0.000 (< 0.05), indicating a significant difference between the two groups. These findings suggest that the use of Problem-Based Learning positively influences students' reading comprehension in descriptive texts. Therefore, PBL can be considered an effective teaching strategy to enhance students’ reading abilities.

Literature Study: Ridwan Kamil's Collaborative Leadership in Realizing Smart City-Based Government in Bandung City 2013-2018

Nabila Seiya — 2025-11-20

This research discusses Ridwan Kamil's collaborative leadership in the development of smart city in Bandung City in 2013-2018 period. Using a literature study approach, this study analyzes how Ridwan Kamil involved various actors in realizing digital governance. The results of the study show that inclusive and collaboration-based leadership encourages public service innovation, community participation, and government transparency through the use of technology. Initiatives such as Bandung Command Center, e-budgeting, and co-creation forum are real examples of smart governance implementation. This study confirms that the success of smart cities does not only rely on digital infrastructure, but also on leadership models that open up space for cross-sector collaboration. The findings provide theoretical and practical contributions to the development of technology-based governance at the local level.

The Implementation of Policy on the Development of Micro Enterprises in the Culinary Sector in Serang City

Raden Iva Handiana — 2025-11-20

Micro enterprises are the most common type of business operated by communities across Indonesia, including in Serang City. The dominance of the culinary sector among these enterprises presents various challenges, such as incomplete business legality, limited access to online markets, difficulty in obtaining raw materials, and inadequate use of technology for attractive product packaging. These issues require serious attention from the local government, which is responsible for implementing development policies for micro enterprises, particularly in the culinary sector, to help them overcome existing barriers and grow into competitive, independent, and sustainable businesses. This study aims to analyze the implementation of policy on the development of micro enterprises in the culinary sector in Serang City. The research employs Charles O. Jones’s public policy implementation theory, which includes three interrelated dimensions: organization, interpretation, and application, and applies a qualitative descriptive method. The findings indicate that although the implementation of these policies has been carried out, it has not yet been fully effective due to several obstacles, including limited budget allocation, ineffective coordination and communication among policy implementers, and constraints in determining the number of program participants.

The Influence of Village Head Leadership and BPD Supervision on Village Development Effectiveness in Curug Wetan Village, Tangerang Regency

Ayu Amalia — 2025-11-20

This research was carried out in Curug Wetan Village, Curug District, Tangerang Regency. This research aims to determine how much influence the Village Head's Leadership and BPD Supervision partially and simultaneously have on the Effectiveness of Village Development in Curug Wetan Village, Curug District, Tangerang Regency. This research used a quantitative approach, with a sample size of 195 people from Curug Wetan Village, Curug District, Tangerang Regency. The data obtained was analyzed using the PLS analysis technique (Partial Least Square via Smart PLS 3.2.9 software to process it partially, and the SPSS 27 application to process the data simultaneously. Based on the research results it can be concluded that: (1) the leadership of the village head is influential and significant to the effectiveness of village development, with an influence of 49.5%; (2) BPD supervision has a significant influence on the effectiveness of village development with an influence of 25.4%; (3) the leadership of the village head and supervision of the BPD has a significant influence on the effectiveness of village development, with an influence size of 34.3%.

UZHAVAN APP: IS A BOON FOR TAMIL NADU FARMERS?

Sherin Neya Sherin — 2025-11-20

Information Communication Technologies (ICT’s) is now performing as the third hand for shifting farmer’s life to the next level by improving access to information and sharing of knowledge. The Tamil Nadu Government has launched the “Uzhavan” mobile application for the benefit of farmers. The Uzhavan provides information about subsidy schemes available for various inputs like seeds, farm machinery, solar pump sets, plastic mulching, shade nets, Beehives, poly houses, micro irrigation units, cold storage units, custom hiring centres, water harvesting systems, crop insurance, mushroom shed net, hi-tech nursery along with the subsidy amount and percentage of subsidy for small, marginal, and large farmers. The Uzhavan app is used by many farmers and it is farmers friendly. It’s great to hear that the platform is helping farmers navigate challenges beyond lockdown, ensuring a more sustainable and efficient selling process while adhering to social distancing norms. It’s great to hear that the Uzhavan App experienced growth in its user base from 2020 to 2023. Showing a growth in user base over that period.