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Mapping the English language competency of local Gayo tourism actors to enhance global competitiveness in the tourism industry Sari, Desi Purnama; Ningsih, Sulistio; Maulya, Ranti; Fitri, Rahmaini
International Journal of Applied Sciences in Tourism and Events Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Unit Publikasi Ilmiah, P3M, Politeknik Negeri Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/ijaste.v9i2.142-148

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English communication skills play a crucial role in shaping service quality and international tourist satisfaction, yet empirical evidence on the linguistic readiness of tourism workers in the Gayo Highlands remains limited. This study examines their English proficiency, with emphasis on speaking and listening as the core competencies required for frontline service interactions. Using a quantitative descriptive design, data were collected from 34 tourism workers and analyzed through descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and Pearson correlation. The results show that listening and speaking exhibit low to moderate proficiency levels, with both identified as the most challenging skills. The chi-square analysis indicated no significant association between profession and perceived difficulty (χ² = 6.918, p = 0.733), suggesting uniform challenges across occupational groups. A weak negative correlation between work experience and overall proficiency (r = –0.25) further suggests that experience alone does not enhance communicative competence. These findings highlight systemic gaps in English for Tourism preparedness and underscore the need for targeted, needs-based, and simulation-driven training to support service quality and strengthen the competitiveness of rural destinations such as the Gayo Highlands.
The Impact of Stress Levels on Sleep Quality and Menstrual Patterns in Midwifery Students at the Ministry of Health Polytechnic of Padang Naomi Isabella Hutabarat; Rahmaini Fitri Harahap; Aminah; Elvina Sari Sinaga; Widya Nengsih
Bulletin of Inspiring Developments and Achievements in Midwifery Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): December, 2025
Publisher : CV. Get Press Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69855/bidan.v2i2.376

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This study aims to analyze the relationship between stress levels, sleep quality, and menstrual patterns in female Midwifery students at the Padang Ministry of Health Polytechnic. High academic stress in students often impacts their physical and mental health, including sleep quality and menstrual patterns. The study design used a correlational cross-sectional approach, involving 90 female students from the 2017-2019 intake who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires to measure stress levels (Perceived Stress Scale), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), and menstrual patterns. The results showed a significant relationship between stress levels and sleep quality (p = 0.007), with female students experiencing high stress tending to have poor sleep quality. However, no significant relationship was found between stress levels and menstrual patterns (p = 0.849), indicating that factors other than stress, such as diet and physical activity, may play a greater role in influencing menstrual patterns. This study recommends that educational institutions implement stress management programs to improve the quality of life and health of female students, especially in managing high academic stress.