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This qualitative study investigates the role of digital literacy in developing the competencies of prospective elementary school (SD) teachers in Indonesia. Literature studies show that teacher competencies, encompassing pedagogical, personality, social, and professional aspects, are crucial and influenced by various factors, including digital literacy. The digital literacy gap among SD teachers is attributed to a lack of technology-integrated training, infrastructure disparities, insufficient motivation and support, lack of self-confidence, and low awareness of the importance of digital literacy. This research highlights the importance of enhancing the digital literacy of prospective SD teachers to support their competencies. Proposed strategies include integrating digital literacy into the curriculum, practice-based training, enhancing lecturer competencies, developing a campus digital ecosystem, collaborating with industry, and implementing digital-based evaluations. In conclusion, improving the digital literacy of prospective SD teachers is a crucial step in enhancing the quality of education in Indonesia.

Improving the quality of education in higher education is highly dependent on the performance of lecturers, which includes teaching ability, contribution in research, community service, and other academic and non-academic activities. This study aims to design and implement a Decision Support System for measuring lecturer performance using the Analytic Network Process (ANP) method at Universitas Teknologi Akba Makassar (UNITAMA). The ANP method was chosen because of its ability to handle relationships between interdependent criteria. The study used a quantitative approach with descriptive and explanatory research types. Data were collected through document studies and interviews with related parties at UNITAMA. The results of system testing using the black box method showed that the system ran well as expected. This system is able to provide a comprehensive picture of lecturer performance and support more objective decision making. This study also opens up opportunities for further development, such as integration with other academic systems and feature enhancements based on institutional needs.

This study aims to present a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Intellectual Quotient (IQ), Emotional Quotient (EQ), and Spiritual Quotient (SQ) in an academic context, particularly focusing on the role of lecturers. Using bibliometric methods. The data for this study came from 300 English-language scientific articles published in 2023 from the Scopus and Google Scholar databases. The analysis was carried out using keyword co-occurrence techniques, overlay visualization, density visualization, and author collaboration networks. The findings show that there is a strong focus on developing conceptual frameworks and reviewing literature related to IQ, EQ, and SQ, indicating an effort to understand the integration of these three intelligences as the foundation for human resource development in higher education. However, several keywords were also found to be thematically irrelevant, suggesting challenges in data filtering or uniqueness of terminology between disciplines. Collaborative networks between authors tend to be fragmented, indicating the potential for fostering broader collaboration. The implications of this study theoretically reinforce the need for the integration of IQ, EQ, and SQ in understanding holistic intelligence, while practically encouraging higher education institutions to design lecturer development programs that balance these three aspects of intelligence to form superior character and performance

This study is motivated by the importance of fulfilling the basic rights of honorary teachers as part of efforts to improve the quality of national education. Honorary teachers in private schools, particularly at SD Kasatriyan Surakarta, often face challenges related to welfare and legal protection that are not yet optimal. The study aims to analyze the conformity of the fulfillment of basic rights of honorary teachers at SD Kasatriyan Surakarta with the provisions of Law Number 14 of 2005 concerning Teachers and Lecturers. The research employs normative juridical and empirical juridical methods, with secondary data obtained from literature review and primary data collected through interviews and direct observations at the research site. The findings indicate that most honorary teachers receive salaries far below the Surakarta City Minimum Wage and lack social welfare guarantees, such as health insurance or accident protection. Furthermore, access to training, competency development, as well as recognition and promotion, remains very limited. These findings highlight a gap between legal norms and field practices, necessitating more serious policy interventions from the government and foundations to ensure the rights of honorary teachers are fully met and to enhance the overall quality of education.

Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM)) are the backbone of Indonesia’s economy but still struggle with inconsistent product quality, weak managerial systems and limited competitiveness. This community‑engagement project aimed to strengthen MSME capabilities through ISO 9001:2015‑based quality management mentoring. An interactive webinar titled “Realising Excellent MSMEs through ISO 9001‑Based Assistance” was delivered by a multidisciplinary team of lecturers acting as trainers and facilitators. Training sessions combined conceptual lectures, implementation case studies and discussions on drafting SOPs, conducting internal audits and applying risk‑based thinking. Participants received a comprehensive package covering the rationale for quality management, the structure of clauses 4–10, and the step‑by‑step route to external certification. Post‑training feedback indicated improved understanding of how ISO 9001 can systematise processes, enhance efficiency and build market trust. The project demonstrates that knowledge‑driven academic–industry collaboration can accelerate MSMEs’ move “up the ladder” and make them more competitive. Follow‑up on‑site mentoring is recommended to ensure sustained adoption of ISO 9001 within participating enterprises.

This Community Service Activity (Pengmas) is a form of contribution by lecturers and students in supporting the improvement of digital literacy among vocational high school students, especially students of SMK Negeri 2 Palembang. The main objective of this activity is to equip students with basic knowledge and practical skills in computerization and digital, including software introduction, basic coding, software installation, and simple video editing. The implementation method uses a hands-on training in a computer laboratory, involving two lecturers and several students as facilitators. The activity results showed increased students' interest and understanding of the material presented and active interaction during the training. The school welcomes this activity and hopes to establish sustainable cooperation with higher education institutions. This community service is expected to become a model of educational activities relevant to the needs of the world of work in the digital era and positively impact the competence of vocational school students in facing future challenges.

This study aims to examine the effect of interaction frequency among 2023 cohort Sharia Accounting students on the effectiveness of online learning. The research was motivated by the increasing implementation of online classes, especially during lecturer absences or national holidays. A quantitative approach was applied through a questionnaire distributed to students. Data were analyzed using validity, reliability, normality, homogeneity, and One Way ANOVA tests. The results indicate that although students showed a reasonable frequency of interaction, there was no significant effect on learning effectiveness. This suggests that interaction alone may not be the key factor in successful online learning. Other elements such as motivation, teaching methods, and learning environment may also play an important role. The study recommends that students engage more consistently in class and that lecturers develop more engaging and interactive online learning strategies.

Effective Qur'an learning is an essential aspect of Islamic religious education, particularly in improving the ability to read the Qur'an correctly and fluently. The Tilawati method is a learning approach emphasizing talaqqi musyafahah to improve letter pronunciation and tajwid. This study aims to optimize the implementation of the Tilawati method at TPQ Al-Fath Griya Kartika Desa Cemandi to enhance reading fluency and tajwid comprehension among students. The methodology employed is the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, utilizing interviews and observations as data collection techniques and involving lecturers, students, and the community in the community service activities. The results indicate significant improvements in Qur'an reading fluency, tajwid understanding, and student motivation. Therefore, the Tilawati method is proven to be an effective learning model for Qur'an education that provides sustainable positive impacts for the surrounding community

Mastery of English is one indicator of the readiness of the young generation to face global challenges, there are still many factors as students in mastering the English especially in speaking. Even EFL is taught since in the school to collage, the students still have trouble, the use of appropriate method should be applied to overcome the problem during teaching and learning EFL classroom by the teacher. The use of code-switching is the way to motivate the students in order to be active in speaking class. the aims of this study was to findout the use of Code switching strategy in EFL in speaking ability of students. In this study, there were 40 students of the midwifery study program and 3 English Lectures at STIK Bina Husada Palembang as study sample in the 2024/2025 academic year.  The methodology used was mixed method and in collecting the data The instrument used were questionnaire  that distributed to the midwifery students in second grade and Enlish lecturers in STIK Bina Husada and the speaking test was also given to the students as pre and post test. From the obtained results of the questionnaire showed that the students often used code-switching to explain the information more clearly, it can motivated them to be active event they were still trouble in limited of vocabulary and the English lecturers believed that code-switching in EFL class to help them conveyed the materials clearly to the students. And from the speaking test showed there were positive effect of this strategy to make students more in speaking that it can be seen from the development of students speaking in the class.

Discipline in education is necessary for students to understand moral and social boundaries. The practice of disciplining (corporal punishment) against students is still debatable. Some people consider it a form of violence against children that contradicts the principles of child protection in Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection. A dilemma arises regarding the limits of the teacher's authority in disciplining students and whether these actions can be categorized as criminal acts or are still included in the realm of education. Article 14 of Law No. 14/2005 on Teachers and Lecturers states that teachers have the right to impose sanctions on students who violate norms, rules, and academic ethics. This research is normative research. The results of this research are: (1) The provision of corporal punishment by teachers against students who violate religious norms, norms of decency, norms of politeness, written and unwritten rules set by teachers in the learning process cannot be categorized as acts against criminal law if the corporal punishment carried out by the teacher does not exceed the limits of reasonableness or punishment that is educational in nature in accordance with the teacher's code of ethics. (2) The application of mediation as a form of protection for teachers regulated in Article 4 paragraph 2 of Permendikbud Number 10 of 2017, where mediation is a form of implementation of restorative justice values creating a space for peaceful problem solving that considers the interests of students, teachers and students. The application of mediation as a form of protection for teachers regulated in Article 4 paragraph 2 of Permendikbud Number 10 of 2017, where mediation is a form of implementation of restorative justice values creating a space for peaceful problem solving that considers the interests of students, teachers, and the school community.

Education plays a very important role in shaping an individual’s character and mindset, including in preventing radicalism. With education, it is hoped that a person can develop themselves and bring positive change to the nation and state, so that education becomes a life guide reflected in every activity undertaken. The research method used this time is a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. This method was chosen because it aims to systematically describe facts or characteristics factually and accurately. This study presents data as it is without manipulation or other additional treatments. From an Islamic perspective, the values of tolerance, dialogue, and justice are important foundations in building a harmonious society. This research found that the integration of moderate Islamic values into the curriculum and campus activities can strengthen efforts to prevent radicalism. Radicalism on campus is a phenomenon that needs to be watched out for because it can threaten the values of tolerance, diversity, and national unity. Critical education not only provides space for students to think analytically and reflectively, but also equips them with social awareness. Building a campus free from radicalism is not only the responsibility of educational institutions, but also requires the active involvement of all campus elements, through strong collaboration between students, lecturers, as well as strengthening the values of moderation and inclusivity.

Academic ethics violations such as plagiarism, cheating in examinations, and academic responsibility are serious problems in the field of education. This study aims to examine how campus culture affects students' ethical behavior in the academic context. The approach used is qualitative, with data collection methods including document study, participatory observation, and in-depth interviews. The findings reveal that a conducive campus culture—characterized by exemplary behavior of lecturers, enforcement of ethical codes, and consistent internalization of moral values—plays a significant role in enhancing students’ adherence to academic ethics. Conversely, an academic environment that is permissive toward ethical violations negatively impacts students’ character. This study concludes that the establishment of a strong academic culture is a key factor in fostering academic integrity among university students.  

The This study uses a descriptive statistical approach to analyze the level of student satisfaction with campus facilities at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra. Data were obtained through an online questionnaire using a simple random sampling method with 36 respondents. The questionnaire covered four categories of facilities: general, technology and accessibility, academic support, and campus and infrastructure. The analysis involved calculating percentage, probability, mathematical expectation, variance, and standard deviation. The results showed that library comfort had the highest satisfaction score (expected = 4.06), while the Wi-Fi connection had the lowest score (expected = 3.06, deviation = 1.39), indicating dissatisfaction and an uneven perception. Other aspects, such as academic guidance by lecturers (expectation = 3.86), toilet facilities (expectation = 3.83), and laboratories (expectation = 3.72), showed good satisfaction levels. These findings provide a strong basis for the campus to improve low-scoring areas and maintain areas that meet student expectations.

This study aims to analyze the academic communication strategies implemented by lecturers and students of the Faculty of Da'wah UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin (SMH) Banten in increasing the effectiveness of campus da'wah. Using a qualitative approach and case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation of da'wah communication media. The results of the study indicate that the dialogic approach in learning, integration of digital media.This strategy not only improves students' communication competence, but also expands the reach of da'wah which is contextual and adaptive to the development of the times. The challenges faced include low media literacy of some students and limited digital infrastructure, but can be overcome through continuous training and mentoring. This study recommends strengthening the da'wah curriculum based on strategic communication competencies and developing digital da'wah media.

Appendicitis ranks highest among emergency cases in the abdomen if not treated immediately will cause severe infection until the intestinal lumen can rupture. Pain will appear as a nursing problem for patients who have undergone appendectomy surgery because it is an act of removing the infected appendix through surgery. Pain can be minimized, one of which is with autogenic relaxation training. Activities start from measuring vital signs, pain scale, assessing anxious expressions, then autogenic relaxation training. Education is carried out to assess the knowledge of the community with a history of post-appendectomy surgery about autogenic relaxation and is carried out in collaboration with local village officials. The method used in this activity is counseling about autogenic relaxation training from a team of nursing lecturers and nursing students as many as 36 respondents. The results obtained from respondents before being given education were 36 people who stated that they did not know about autogenic relaxation training and the pain scale felt was above 6 after appendectomy surgery. The output of the PkM that has been implemented is expected to increase knowledge about autogenic relaxation training after autogenic relaxation training is implemented in the community.

Community service activities involving academic teams can make a significant contribution to the development and progress of society, as well as enhance the competitiveness and economic opportunities of the community as a whole, particularly in financial management, in Kassi Village, Rumbia District, Jeneponto Regency. In addition, community service can also serve as a forum for applying the knowledge possessed by lecturers and can be applied directly to the community, providing real benefits. The purpose of this service is to develop the knowledge and skills of partners in terms of utilizing the results of BEP analysis for their business. The partners in this service are MSME players in Kassi Village, Rumbia District, Jeneponto Regency. Kassi is a village in Rumbia District, Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Kassi Village, also known as Butta Panggallarrang, has developed into a tourist spot that includes religious culture, food, and art. This service activity uses lecturer, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), training, and monitoring and evaluation methods. The technique for implementing this activity includes the preparation stage, implementation stage, and evaluation and monitoring.

The problem of waste, especially inorganic waste, is becoming an increasingly serious environmental issue in Indonesia, including in the Tunas Bangsa Orphanage. Lack of awareness and skills in waste management has an impact on environmental pollution and the potential for flooding. This leadership project activity aims to build environmental awareness in the children of the Tunas Bangsa Orphanage through education and training in waste management into appropriate products. The methods used include observation, preparation of tools and materials, implementation of education and practice in making flower pots from used bottles, and evaluation through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with supervising lecturers, administrators and children of the Tunas Bangsa Orphanage. The results of the activity show that this leadership project not only increases the knowledge and skills of children in managing waste, but also fosters awareness and concern for the environment. In addition, this activity encourages the creativity and independence of the children of the orphanage. However, the evaluation also shows that it is necessary to extend the duration and sustainability of the program so that the benefits obtained can be more optimal. Overall, this leadership project is relevant as an educational and solution-oriented effort in overcoming the problem of waste and building environmental awareness from an early age.

This activity aims to improve the motor skills of early childhood through outdoor play activities at Pelangi Bulukumba Kindergarten. The activity was conducted over six sessions in May 2025 by lecturers and students of the Early Childhood Education Study Programme at STAI Al Gazali Bulukumba. The activity stages began with coordination with the school, observation, development of a lesson plan, instrument validation, and the implementation of a pre-test, outdoor play interventions, and a post-test. The activities included various gross and fine motor games, such as zig-zag running, jumping, and moving small objects. Evaluation results showed a significant improvement in children's motor skills, with 100% of children achieving the “Very Good Development” category after the activity. A paired sample t-test showed a significant difference (p = 0.000), indicating the effectiveness of this method. These findings reinforce motor development and developmental ecology theories, which emphasise the importance of the natural environment in supporting children's growth and development. In conclusion, outdoor play is effective in improving children's motor skills and is recommended for regular integration into the kindergarten curriculum. Parent involvement and the development of modules, along with ongoing evaluation, are necessary for the sustainability of this programme.Keywords: gross motor skills, fine motor skills, outdoor play, locomotor skills,

The First National Congress (MUNAS) of the Indonesian Civil Servant Lecturers Alliance under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (ADAKSI), held on May 2–4, 2025, in Jakarta, served as a pivotal moment for the consolidation and advocacy of civil servant lecturers at the national level. This event successfully formulated the organization’s strategic direction, ratified its Statutes and Bylaws (AD/ART), and developed a medium-term work plan for 2025–2028. The inaugural MUNAS of ADAKSI also produced twenty strategic policy recommendations to the government, particularly concerning the welfare and professionalism of civil servant lecturers. In addition to electing the national executive board, the congress affirmed ADAKSI’s role as both a strategic partner and a critical counterpart to the government in higher education reform. This article not only outlines the key outcomes of the congress but also examines the contributions and impact of strengthening the institutional position of ministerial civil servant lecturers within the national education ecosystem.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of collaborative learning in enhancing business communication skills among management students. The research involved 60 undergraduate management students at STIE Ganesha, enrolled in Business Introduction and Business English courses. Conducted over four months (February–May 2025), the study employed a mixed-method approach, including quantitative and qualitative data collection. Data were gathered through questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations. Descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and thematic coding were used to analyze the data. The results show that 78% of students gained greater confidence in presenting ideas, 65% improved their use of business terminology, and 70% became more active listeners. Regression analysis confirmed a significant influence of collaborative learning on communication skills (p < 0.05). Qualitative findings emphasized the importance of lecturers’ facilitation in managing group dynamics and addressing dominance issues among students. The study suggests that the integration of collaborative learning methods into the management curriculum is crucial for enhancing students' soft skills, preparing them for future professional challenges. Additionally, it advocates for the development of structured collaborative activities to promote effective teamwork, active engagement, and better communication outcomes in academic settings, ultimately contributing to students' overall personal and professional growth.