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This article examines the leadership of Bu Nyai at Al-Azhar Azzayadiyah Islamic Boarding School as a representation of gender equality within traditional Islamic educational institutions. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach using in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation studies as data collection techniques. The research focuses on how Bu Nyai exercises leadership authority within a pesantren environment that has long been influenced by patriarchal values.\n\nThe findings reveal that Bu Nyai’s leadership is not only cultural and spiritual in nature, but also reflects the transformation of women’s roles within Islamic boarding schools. In carrying out her leadership, Bu Nyai applies charismatic, transformational, and value-based leadership styles grounded in Islamic teachings on justice and equality. This leadership is reflected in her ability to guide students, manage educational activities, build harmonious social relationships, and motivate members of the pesantren community.\n\nFurthermore, the presence of Bu Nyai as a leader demonstrates that women possess equal capabilities in developing Islamic educational institutions. The findings of this study provide important contributions to the development of gender studies in Islamic education in Indonesia, particularly regarding the strategic role of women in pesantren leadership.

This research was conducted based on the importance of the image of educational institutions in gaining public trust, making the role of Public Relations (PR) as a public communication manager highly essential. MTs Fathur Rahman Sukorambi Jember was chosen as the research site because the institution is currently striving to enhance its positive image through the optimization of media and sustainable publicity strategies. The aim of this study is to describe the role of PR in building the image of the madrasah, as well as to analyze the communication strategies employed, the forms of publicity implemented, and the challenges faced in its execution.This research applies a qualitative approach with a field research design. Informants were selected through purposive sampling, involving parties considered relevant and knowledgeable about public relations activities, such as the head of the madrasah, PR staff, teachers, students, and parents’ representatives. Data were collected through observations of madrasah activities, in-depth interviews, and documentation in the form of archives and published media. The data were analyzed descriptively, emphasizing the researcher’s interpretation of communication patterns, publicity strategies, and their impact on public perception of the madrasah’s image.The findings reveal that PR functions as a communicator, mediator, and builder of a positive madrasah image. The use of conventional media and digital platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp Groups has proven effective in reaching a wider community and enhancing public interaction. Documentation of academic and non-academic activities also strengthens the legitimacy of the institution’s achievements. The main obstacles encountered include limited human resources, technological facilities, and consistency in information management. Nevertheless, overall, the role of PR has been proven significant in improving the positive image of MTs Fathur Rahman Sukorambi Jember.

This research examines the comparison of Islamic education innovations in Japan and Singapore with a focus on technological approaches and local cultural integration. Japan and Singapore are two developed countries in Asia that have developed Islamic education systems with unique characteristics despite not being Muslim-majority countries. This study uses a qualitative method with a library research approach through document and literature analysis. Data were collected from scientific journals, books, and educational policy documents in both countries. The results show that Japan develops Islamic education with an adaptive approach that integrates digital technology and Japanese cultural values such as discipline and kaizen. Meanwhile, Singapore builds a structured Islamic education system integrated with the national education system through MUIS with innovations in the aL.I.V.E curriculum and SIES. The main difference lies in the level of institutionalization and government support, where Singapore has a more formal structure while Japan is more flexible and community-based. Both models provide valuable lessons for the development of Islamic education in Indonesia, particularly in terms of technology integration, local cultural adaptation, and contextual curriculum development.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of public relations management in building school-community relations at SDN 1 Mangli. The research highlights the importance of community involvement as a strategic partner in improving the quality of basic education. The theoretical framework is based on the Excellence Theory, community participation theory, and two-way symmetrical communication relevant to the school’s public relations role. The study employs a qualitative approach with a case study design, involving the principal, teachers, school committee, and parents through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data were analyzed using the Miles & Huberman interactive model.The findings indicate that SDN 1 Mangli has implemented public relations management strategically—not only administratively—but also as a means to foster communication, enhance community participation, and strengthen the school’s positive image. However, challenges remain, including the dominance of one-way communication, limited use of digital media, and the absence of measurable evaluation indicators. This research reveals that elementary schools can adopt modern public relations principles. The study implies the need to strengthen two-way symmetrical communication, optimize digital media utilization, and develop measurable evaluation indicators for school public relations programs.

Service excellence has become a strategic issue in modern educational management because it is directly related to service quality, customer satisfaction, and the image of educational institutions. In the context of global competition and demands for public transparency, educational institutions are required to provide services that are effective, efficient, and oriented to the needs of students and the community. This study aims to systematically examine how the concept of service excellence is implemented in educational institutions and its impact on customer satisfaction. The method used was a systematic literature review, searching articles in national databases such as Google Scholar, Garuda, and campus journal portals using the keywords "service excellence," "service excellence," "education," and "customer satisfaction." Of the 20 articles found, seven met the analysis criteria. The results of the study revealed three main themes: improving the professionalism of educational staff, implementing the TQM concept in service, and strengthening a customer-oriented service culture. This literature synthesis concluded that service excellence significantly increases customer satisfaction and loyalty in educational institutions. Future research should focus on an integrative model of digital-based service excellence in educational institutions.  

This study describes the role of leadership in improving the quality of education through School Based Management which is applied at S MI Roudlotul Jannah Prambon with the formulation of the research problem: What is the role of leadership in improving the quality of education, What are the supporting and inhibiting factors in improving the quality of education through School Based Management . The method used is a qualitative approach with a case study approach. Data collection techniques are used by observation, interviews and documentation studies. Data analysis techniques are made by data reduction, data display and conclusion (verification) and data validity. The results of this study indicate that school principals have implemented SBM to improve the quality of education with the following activities: First, madrasah heads have planned and evaluated school programs, curriculum management and teaching and learning processes, student services, human resource management, financial management, facility management and Infrastructure and School-Community Relations. Second; the head of the madrasa plays a role as; Supervisors, Managerial and Educators thus the leadership role of the head of the madrasa at MI Roudlotul Jannah in order to improve the quality of education, has been quite well demonstrated by the graduation standards which increase every year. Third; supporting and inhibiting factors include: Supporting: Visionary Leadership, Qualified Teachers, Relevant Curriculum, Parental and Community Participation and Adequate Facilities; Barriers: Technology and Globalization Challenges, Lack of Funding Sources, Inadequate Evaluation and Monitoring, Lack of Access to Technology and Infrastructure.

Religious gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that uses religious authority and teachings to question or doubt a person's perceptions, emotions, and experiences, so that the victim feels guilty or unfaithful. In the context of the Muslim community, this practice can occur when religious understanding is used narrowly and authoritarianly, suppressing freedom of thought, and perpetuating power imbalances—both in family relationships, communities, and religious institutions. This article examines the phenomenon of religious gaslighting from the perspective of critical Islamic education, with the aim of dismantling manipulative patterns wrapped in religious narratives. The approach used is qualitative-descriptive with literature analysis of classical and contemporary Islamic sources, as well as interdisciplinary studies in the fields of religious psychology and educational philosophy. The results of the study show that religious gaslighting is not only a matter of individual morals, but also part of an authoritarian social and cultural structure that needs to be countered through liberating (ta'dib) and transformative Islamic education. Islamic education based on the values ​​of justice (al-‘adl), compassion (rahmah), and deliberation can be a critical tool for building a healthy spiritual awareness and freeing people from the shackles of manipulative authority. Thus, education has a central role in forming a generation of Muslims who are able to distinguish between the authenticity of Islamic teachings and their misuse in the practice of power.    

Zainul Hasan Genggong Islamic Boarding School, founded in 1839, is one of the oldest pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) in Indonesia and plays a crucial role in educating the community and spreading Islamic teachings in the Probolinggo region. This study aims to analyze the strategies and implementation of religious education applied at this pesantren, focusing on the role of the caretakers (pengasuh) in determining policies and teaching methods within the pesantren environment. The research methodology includes interviews with relevant stakeholders, field observations, and a literature review related to the development of pesantren education. The results of the study indicate that Zainul Hasan Genggong applies a religious-based curriculum that integrates religious knowledge and life skills, with an active teaching approach. The caretakers of the pesantren play an important role in directing educational policies that align with the needs of the times, producing graduates who excel in religious fields and are ready to face global challenges.  

Muhammadiyah's role in developing entrepreneurship in Indonesia, which has made a significant contribution to community economic empowerment. Muhammadiyah, as a socio-religious organization, not only operates in the fields of education and health, but also actively encourages the development of small and medium enterprises (UKM) through various entrepreneurial initiatives. The aim of this research is to reveal the role of Muhammadiyah in developing entrepreneurship in Indonesia. This research method uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach to analyze Muhammadiyah's efforts to create entrepreneurs who are independent, ethical and based on Islamic values. The research results show that Muhammadiyah plays a major role in increasing the capacity of young entrepreneurs through entrepreneurship education and training, with the support of institutions such as the Muhammadiyah Business Center. Muhammadiyah has also succeeded in collaborating with the government and the private sector to provide access to capital and training for business actors. With great potential in building a sustainable and ethics-based entrepreneurial ecosystem, Muhammadiyah is expected to continue to be an important actor in developing entrepreneurship in Indonesia.

This study examines problem-solving strategies for Islamic religious education in pharmacy campus environments, motivated by the importance of Islamic education in shaping students' character, ethics, and morals, as well as the unique challenges of integrating Islamic values with modern pharmaceutical science. The main issues identified include lack of student interest and motivation, difficulties in integrating religious values with pharmacy materials, limited time and lesson allocations, and insufficient facilities supporting religious activities. The research aims to discover appropriate strategies to address these issues and enhance the effectiveness of Islamic education in pharmacy campuses. The findings reveal several key strategies that can be implemented, including: establishing binding regulations, organizing meetings with off-campus religious lecturers, coordinating with student affairs departments, combining suitable learning methods, increasing worship practices, strengthening basic religious understanding, creating engaging religious activities, and habituating Quran reading before lectures. The study's conclusion emphasizes the importance of implementing these strategies comprehensively and sustainably, with support from the entire academic community, to produce a young generation excelling in academics and possessing noble character based on Islamic values.

Islamic education is a conscious effort that is planned in preparing students to know, understand, internalize, to the process of believing in Islamic teachings in their lives, or it can be said to be an effort to change individual behavior in their personal lives, community life and the surrounding natural life through an educational process based on Islamic values so that later students are able and skilled in running life as an effort to maintain survival and development. For this reason, in writing this thesis, the type of research used by the author is a qualitative discriminatory research method, with emphasis on the power of direct field observation and then analyzing data on existing data sources. And from the results of this study shows that Islamic education and life skills are an inseparable component, because both are a whole unit in relation to life. This research also shows that the concept of life skills can be used as a new direction of Islamic education, by integrating several aspects of life skills with Islamic education. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that the application of life skills can provide abilities, abilities and skills to students both in the field of information technology and religion. As a provision to live their lives, it is expected that every student has personal, rational, social, academic and vocational skills that are integrated in Islamic education.