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Cross-Cultural Experience: Introducing Balinese Traditional Clothes to Walailak University Students in Thailand is part of an international community service program (KKN) that students from the Institute of Technology and Education Markandeya Bali took part in. The main goal of this activity was to introduce Balinese cultural values by teaching students about traditional Balinese clothes as a way to learn about different cultures. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) evaluation model to evaluate the success of the activity. The results of this activity show that there is an increase in understanding, fostering an attitude of appreciation, and strengthening cross-cultural communication among students. This activity is effective as a medium for cultural diplomacy and experiential learning.

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is an influence of parental income and peer environment on the consumer behavior of students studying in the Management Study Program at the Indonesian Christian University of Toraja. Data collection procedures for this study included observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The method used in this study was a quantitative method using the Simple Linear Regression method and processed using SPSS 26. The sample collection technique used was nonprobability sampling with a purposive sampling technique where the sampling technique was based on certain criteria or considerations. The results of the study showed that the t-test on the Parental Income variable had a calculated t value > t table with a value of (3.409) < (1.664). The Parental Income variable has a positive and significant influence on the Consumer Behavior of Students Studying in the Management Study Program at the Indonesian Christian University of Toraja. The t-test on the Peer Environment had a calculated t value > t table with a value of (4.279) < (1.664). The Peer Environment has a positive and significant influence on the Consumer Behavior of Students Studying in the Management Study Program at the Indonesian Christian University of Toraja. The f-test has a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05, which means that parental income and peer environment have a simultaneous and significant influence on the consumer behavior of students in the Management Study Program at the Indonesian Christian University of Toraja.

This Community Service activity reflects university students' social concern for their environment, particularly in elementary education. The activity was conducted at SDN 032 Tarakan to provide students with an understanding of the differences between needs and wants. The method used was face-to-face socialization, interactively designed through simple material delivery, ice-breaking, and an image classification game. The results showed high student enthusiasm and their ability to correctly classify most of the provided images into 'needs' and 'wants'. This activity not only enriched students' knowledge but also trained critical thinking skills in setting priorities. It is hoped that similar activities can be continued to foster economic literacy from an early age among elementary school students.

This study aims to analyze the influence of lifestyle and transaction convenience on the decision of Management students at the Indonesian Christian University (UKI) Toraja to use QRIS. The research employed a quantitative approach with a sample of 82 students from the 2022 cohort, selected using purposive sampling. The collected data were analyzed using multiple linear regression to examine the effect of the independent variables on the decision to use QRIS. The results indicate that, partially, lifestyle has a positive and significant effect on the decision to use QRIS. The same applies to transaction convenience, which significantly encourages students to adopt this digital payment system. Simultaneously, both variables were also found to have a significant influence on the decision to use QRIS, with a coefficient of determination of 0.504. This indicates that 50.4% of the variation in students’ decisions to use QRIS can be explained by lifestyle and transaction convenience, while the remaining portion is influenced by other factors beyond this study. In conclusion, the adoption of QRIS by students is driven by a lifestyle that is adaptive to new technology and reinforced by their perception of the efficiency and practicality offered by this digital payment system. This study provides valuable insights for developing strategies to educate and promote QRIS among students.

Social media has become the primary platform for students to express themselves and build their professional reputation. However, many students have not yet fully utilized social media to support their careers and academic image. This community service activity aims to enhance the understanding and skills of students at the University of Makassar (UNM) in building a strong personal brand through social media. The implementation method includes socialization, training, and direct mentoring for students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, UNM. The evaluation was conducted using pre-tests and post-tests to measure the improvement in knowledge and skills of the participants. The results show a significant increase in students' understanding, with the average score improving from a moderate level to an excellent level. Moreover, the majority of participants have begun to apply personal branding content strategies on their social media platforms. This training has been effective in raising students' awareness of the importance of building a professional image in the digital world. With a better understanding of personal branding, students are expected to leverage social media positively to strengthen their professional reputation and open up career opportunities in the future.

Social media has become the primary platform for students to express themselves and build their professional reputation. However, many students have not yet fully utilized social media to support their careers and academic image. This community service activity aims to enhance the understanding and skills of students at the University of Makassar (UNM) in building a strong personal brand through social media. The implementation method includes socialization, training, and direct mentoring for students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, UNM. The evaluation was conducted using pre-tests and post-tests to measure the improvement in knowledge and skills of the participants. The results show a significant increase in students' understanding, with the average score improving from a moderate level to an excellent level. Moreover, the majority of participants have begun to apply personal branding content strategies on their social media platforms. This training has been effective in raising students' awareness of the importance of building a professional image in the digital world. With a better understanding of personal branding, students are expected to leverage social media positively to strengthen their professional reputation and open up career opportunities in the future.

The implementation of the Independent Community Service Program (KKN) of the University of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra in 2025 was placed at SD Negeri 102028 Sei Parit, located in Sei Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. This activity aims to instill the habit of saving from an early age in elementary school students as an effort to improve Islamic financial literacy in order to form a character of thrift, responsibility, and financial intelligence. The method used is an interactive learning approach through educational stories, games, learning videos, and mini banking simulations. The results of the activity show that students have a better understanding of the importance of saving, managing pocket money, are able to explain the benefits of saving in their own words, and are encouraged to start saving habits, both at home and at school. Early savings education has proven effective in fostering awareness of wise and future-oriented money management and is expected to become an applicable model for Islamic financial literacy learning at the elementary school level.

The development of digital technology has changed the communication and social interaction patterns of students, especially female students. Social media not only functions as a means of self-expression, but also has the potential to increase social pressure due to exposure to beauty standards and social validation. This study aims to analyze the influence of personality and social media usage on the level of social pressure among female culinary arts students at Medan State University. The approach used was quantitative with a survey method of 170 respondents, and the data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results showed that personality (β = 0.314, p < 0.001) and social media usage (β = 0.630, p < 0.001) significantly influenced social pressure. Social media factors were more dominant predictors than personality. These findings emphasize the importance of strengthening digital literacy and increasing self-confidence to minimize social pressure among female students in the technological era.

This study analyzes bottled water consumer traits and the market share of various brands over five years at the University of Udayana using the Markov chain method. Primary data from questionnaires show most consumers are female informatics students in dorms, consuming over 2 liters daily, mostly purchasing from stores. Decisions consider quality and brand, influenced by TV ads over peer recommendations. Market share in period 1: Aqua led with 52%, followed by Le Minerale (28%), Club (13%), Cleo (7%), and others (0%). In period 2, Aqua maintained 52%, Le Minerale rose to 36%, while Club and Cleo declined to 2% and 3%. Period 3 saw Aqua at 49%, Le Minerale at 33%, and Club/Cleo at 2% and 1%. In period 4, Aqua led with 45%, Le Minerale at 31%, and Club/Cleo/others at 2%, 1%, and 7%. Finally, in period 5, Aqua remained at 41%, Le Minerale fell to 28%, while others decreased to 6%, and Club/Cleo remained at 2% and 1%.

Character development and organizational skills for students are essential aspects of the development of student organizations, including outdoor enthusiast groups. This activity aims to provide socialization on motivation, leadership, and organizational management to prospective members of MAPALA Surya Rimba at Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo. The community service activity was conducted on November 15, 2025, at 07:30 WIB, at the campus of Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo. This event is part of the 27th basic training (Diklatsar) series of MAPALA Surya Rimba. The methods used in this activity include interactive lectures, discussions, case studies, and organizational simulations. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of achievement motivation, organizational management, roles of members, and basic coordination skills within an organization. Additionally, this activity triggered participants' awareness to build character, discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and to reflect the professional attitude of MAPALA members. This activity has the potential to be developed into a continuous development program to strengthen leadership quality and organizational management within MAPALA Surya Rimba.

Nutritional problems during the growth phase of adolescent are mostly caused by consumption patterns. The most commonly used eating patterns during adolescent are foods that are high in calories, fat, sugar and salt. The habits of an unhealthy eating pattern can affect nutritional status. The foods most consumed by adolescent are often junk food and caffeinated beverages. All kinds of food and drinks are easily found around campuses surrounded by student. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between junk food consumption and caffeinated beverages to the nutritional status of students of the Faculty of Technology and Food Industry at Slamet Riyadi University, Surakarta. The respondents involved were students aged 18-24 years. Data was collected using a questionnaire and interview to the student. Data were analyzed using Chi-Square test. The results showed that factor affecting the nutritional status of student was mother’s education (p=0,000) and father’s education (p=0.000). Factors that do not affect nutritional status were energy intake (p=0.545), protein (p=0.085), fat (p=0.204) and carbohydrate (p=0.112), the amount of pocket money (p=0.310), the consumption level of junk food (p=0.671) and caffeinated drinks (p=0.535). The results showed that there was no significant relationship between the consumption patterns of junk food and caffeinated drinks on the nutritional status of students of the Faculty of Food Technology and Industry at Slamet Riyadi University, Surakarta. Permasalahan gizi yang terjadi saat pertumbuhan fase remaja lebih banyak disebabkan karena pola konsumsi.  Pola makan yang sering diterapkan pada masa remaja adalah makanan tinggi kalori, lemak, gula, dan garam. Pola makan yang tidak sehat dapat mempengaruhi status gizi seseorang. Makanan yang paling banyak dikonsumsi oleh kalangan remaja masuk dalam kategori junk food dan juga minuman berkafein. Makanan dan minuman kategori ini mudah ditemukan di sekitar kampus yang dikelilingi mahasiswa. Tujuan pada penelitian ini ialah menentukan hubungan pola konsumsi junk food dan minuman berkafein terhadap status gizi mahasiswa Fakultas Teknologi dan Industri Pangan di Universitas Slamet Riyadi, Surakarta. Responden yang terlibat ialah mahasiswa berusia 18-24 tahun. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan wawancara kepada mahasiswa. Analisis data menggunakan uji Chi-Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor yang mempengaruhi status gizi mahasiswa adalah pendidikan ibu (p=0.000) dan pendidikan ayah (p=0.000). faktor yang tidak mempengaruhi status gizi ialah asupan energi (p=0.545), protein (p=0.085), lemak (p=0.204) and karbohidrat (p=0.112), jumlah uang saku (p=0.310), tingkat konsumsi junk food (p=0.671) dan minuman berkafein (p=0.535). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tidak terdapat hubungan signifikan antara pola konsumsi junk food dan minuman berkafein terhadap status gizi mahasiswa Fakultas Teknologi dan Industri Pangan Universitas Slamet Riyadi, Surakarta.

Financial decision-making among university students has become a critical issue in the digital era, requiring adequate financial literacy and adaptive skills. This study aims to explore how students at Lampung Uni-versity make financial decisions by examining three main factors: financial literacy, peer influence, and digital transformation. A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed to capture students’ subjective experiences regarding their thought processes, considerations, and social dynamics influencing financial choices. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with participants selected using purposive random sampling and analyzed using thematic coding with NVivo 12 Pro software. The findings indicate that financial literacy serves as a cognitive foundation, enabling students to assess risks, prioritize ex-penditures, and develop basic financial management strategies. Peer influence affects financial decisions through social norms, social comparisons, and peer recommendations. Meanwhile, digital transformation facilitates access to information, accelerates transactions, and shapes new consumption and investment patterns among students. The interaction of these three factors contributes to the formation of com-prehensive financial awareness. This study provides insights for enhancing financial education and promoting rational financial behaviors among young adults.

This community service program aims to strengthen the developmental aspects of students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Ihamul Hasan Rcek Tiris, covering physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development holistically. The program was implemented through a collaborative participatory model involving teachers, students, and a university mentoring team. The activities consisted of an initial assessment, training sessions, consultations, counseling, character building, and a qualitative evaluation conducted over three months. The results show significant improvements in students’ learning motivation, active learning styles, self-confidence, social interaction skills, emotional stability, and healthy lifestyle habits. This strengthening program contributed to shaping students who are more independent, well-charactered, and adaptive to contemporary educational challenges. These findings align with holistic development theories emphasizing the integration of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects to support optimal student growth. Overall, the program produced positive impacts and offers a sustainable model for student development within the madrasah setting.

This study investigates the influence of the vocabulary terms “selumbari” and “tulat” on efforts to develop and cultivate the Indonesian language, particularly through expanding public lexical awareness via social media. These two terms, originating from local linguistic traditions, possess significant potential to be integrated into modern Indonesian as part of cultural preservation and the strengthening of national linguistic identity. The research employed a descriptive quantitative method, collecting data through the dissemination of educational videos and Google Form questionnaires on social media platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok. Respondents consisted of students, university students, the general public, and various other social groups. Analysis of responses from 20 participants revealed that most respondents had never heard or read the words “selumbari” and “tulat.” However, the majority stated that both words were easy to understand and contributed positively to vocabulary development in Indonesian. The findings indicate that social media plays a strategic role in introducing and popularizing new vocabulary to a wide audience. This study also highlights the importance of vocabulary enrichment as part of ongoing Indonesian language development, ensuring that the language remains adaptive to contemporary changes while representing local cultural richness. The implications of this research may serve as a reference for educators, linguistic institutions, and policymakers in formulating strategies to enhance vocabulary literacy, especially among younger generations.

This article thoroughly examines Imam Al-Ghazali's views on Islamic education and adab, with an emphasis on a holistic framework that combines knowledge, faith, charity, and morals to form an insān kāmil (perfect human being).  Al-Ghazali, a scholar from Tus, Persia, in the 11th century, defined education as a process of moral development and purification of the soul. The main goal of education is to obtain worldly and spiritual happiness. He opposes the educational paradigm of modern philosophers which focuses only on rationality. He emphasized that knowledge without adab is like fire which has no light.Adab is the main pillar of the educational process and helps children learn noble qualities such as patience, humility and honesty. This is implemented from an early age through spiritual practices such as dhikr and muhasabah.  In his great works, such as Iḥyā' 'Ulūm ad-Dīn, Ayyuhal Walad, and Tahāfut al-Falāsifah, Al-Ghazali combines rationalism with Sufism. He opposed the dichotomy between worldly knowledge (such as medicine and mathematics) and the hereafter, claiming that revelation provides a balance to prevent misguidance. His educational methods, based on internalizing values, examples, and ethical discussions, support the role of teachers as moral and spiritual role models and students as ethical learners. This thinking is highly relevant to modern education, especially in Indonesia, where a character-based curriculum is implemented by the Ministry of Education and Culture and institutions such as the State Islamic University (UIN) use a holistic approach to address the moral crisis caused by technological advancements. The main challenge lies with educators who lack an understanding of Sufism, which requires intensive training.

Teacher competency development is an important aspect in improving the quality of learning. The program of Kemahiran Mengajar Aplikasi Lapangan (KEMAL) is designed to provide hands-on teaching experience for students of Universitas Muslim Maros at MAS Darussalam Maros, South Sulawesi. The aim of this activity is to improve pedagogical competence, creativity in learning methods, and classroom management of students through participatory interactions with supervising teachers, principals, and students. The methods used include field observation, preparation of action plans, teaching practice, intensive mentoring, evaluation, and reflection. The results of this community service show an increase in students’ competence in compiling teaching materials, managing classes, and implementing creative learning strategies that are adaptive to students’ character. The active involvement of the school community encourages the creation of a participatory and conducive learning atmosphere. The implications of this activity show that the integration of field practice with a collaborative and reflective approach is effective in shaping the professionalism of prospective teachers and improving the quality of learning in partner schools. The novelty of this program lies in its sustainable and contextual participatory mentoring model.

The Community Service Program (KKN) is one of the implementations of the university’s tridharma focused on community engagement, aiming to improve welfare and economic empowerment in rural areas. This study aims to analyze the role of the KKN program in enhancing Islamic economic literacy among small business owners in Pahang Village, Talawi District. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method using a participatory approach, involving KKN students, small entrepreneurs, and village officials as key informants. Data were collected through field observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation of activities. The results show that socialization, Islamic financial training, and business mentoring activities successfully improved participants’ understanding of Islamic economic principles such as honesty, justice, and the prohibition of usury. Moreover, the KKN program encouraged entrepreneurs to apply sharia-compliant transactions and develop sustainable financial management practices. Therefore, the KKN program has a significant contribution to strengthening Islamic economic literacy and fostering a small-business ecosystem rooted in Islamic values at the village level.

This community service activity was carried out by the Real Work Lecture (KKN) team of the State Islamic University of North Sumatra (UINSU) with the aim of developing ecoprint products as an environmentally friendly innovation as well as a means of empowering creative MSMEs in the environment of SD 040479 Perteguhen, Simpang Empat District, Karo Regency. This program was motivated by the low level of public awareness of the importance of sustainable natural resource management and the limited skills in utilizing the potential of the environment to create products with economic value. This activity is also expected to provide an educational experience for elementary school students in learning about environmentally friendly concepts and creative entrepreneurship from an early age. The activity was held on August 9, 2025, involving participants from among students, teachers, and the community around the school. The implementation method included four stages, namely (1) socialization and environmental education on the basic principles of ecoprint, (2) technical training in ecoprint making, (3) hands-on practice using natural materials, and (4) evaluation and reflection on the results of the work. The technique used was the method of soaking tote bags in hot water at a temperature of 80–90°C using natural materials such as teak leaves, guava leaves, cassava leaves, and hibiscus flowers available around the school. The results of the activity showed that the hot water soaking technique produced soft natural motifs, harmonious color gradations, and leaf patterns

This study examines the role of religious moderation as an ethical foundation for economic practices in sustainable community empowerment in Bintang Meriah Village. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach with a participatory model through the Community Service Program (KKN) of the State Islamic University of North Sumatra. The values of religious moderation were integrated into various social, economic, and environmental programs, including anti-bullying campaigns, Islamic financial literacy, eco-print training, and the use of papaya leaf extract as an organic pesticide. Religious moderation serves as an ethical basis for fostering tolerance, social responsibility, and economic balance, while eco-theology strengthens ecological awareness and sustainability. The findings indicate an increase in community awareness of the importance of ethical and spiritual values in economic and environmental activities. The synergy between students, the community, and local government created empowerment practices that are not only economically beneficial but also uphold spiritual values and social sustainability.

Sona Yudha Utama. K6420073. Supervisor I: Dr. Machmud Al Rasyid, SH., M.Sc. THE INFLUENCE OF THE FILM DIRTY VOTE ON THE RESISTANCE OF UNS PPKN STUDENTS (CASE STUDY FOR THE FORCE OF 2020). Thesis: Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, January 2025. This research aims to determine the influence of the film Dirty Vote on the resistance of PPKn students at Sebelas Maret University (UNS) and identify the forms of resistance that emerge after watching the film. A quantitative approach is used with data analysis including validity, reliability, descriptive analysis, prerequisite tests, t tests, and coefficient of determination tests. The research results show the significant influence of the film Dirty Vote on the resistance of UNS PPKn students, although there are other factors that also influence it. The forms of resistance that emerge include intellectual, participatory, collective, normative, direct and symbolic resistance. This research shows the important role of the media in forming students' critical awareness of political issues.   Keywords: Dirty Vote Film, Student Resistance