Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): December

Published on December 12, 2023, the second issue of the Journal Desktop Application (JDA) for Volume 2, Number 2, features a series of scholarly articles dedicated to the development of desktop-based information systems designed to address specific administrative and community needs in various regions of Aceh, Indonesia. This edition underscores the importance of customized software solutions in improving data management and service delivery across different sectors. One study focuses on the creation of an information system for registering the poor in Blang Bintang Subdistrict, aimed at enhancing welfare program targeting and data accuracy at the district office. Another article details a death reporting information system for a camat office in Manggeng, Aceh Barat Daya District, facilitating efficient record-keeping for vital statistics. The issue also includes research on an information system for the distribution of superior livestock assistance at a breeding and training center in Indrapuri, Aceh Besar, supporting agricultural development initiatives. Additionally, a paper discusses the development of a desktop-based employee data management information system for the Public Works Office of Pidie Jaya Regency, streamlining human resource administration. Lastly, an information system for student data management at a madrasah in Pidie Regency is presented, highlighting the role of desktop applications in educational record-keeping. Together, these contributions illustrate the versatility and effectiveness of desktop software in addressing localized administrative challenges, positioning this issue as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in desktop application development.