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Final-year university students occupy a fragile transitional space between academic completion and an uncertain future. This article examines future anxiety among final-year students as a multidimensional phenomenon encompassing academic pressure, employability uncertainty, identity formation, family expectations, spiritual struggle, and consequential life decisions under limited control. It employs a constructive conceptual literature review, synthesizing scholarship on university student mental health, career anxiety, career construction and career self-management, religious coping, and contemporary pastoral care. The analysis develops a pastoral accompaniment framework that neither reduces anxiety to a private psychological symptom nor replaces professional mental health or career services. Three constructive findings are proposed: first, future anxiety should be understood as a vocational-existential crisis intensified by final-year transitions; second, pastoral accompaniment contributes through relational presence, meaning-making, spiritual discernment, and referral-aware care; and third, an integrated model should combine stabilization, vocational reframing, and agency-building within accountable communities. The article concludes that pastoral accompaniment is most responsible when it is theologically grounded, psychologically informed, ethically bounded, and collaborative. Its main contribution is a practical-conceptual framework for campus ministries, theological schools, and Christian higher education institutions seeking to accompany final-year students without fabricating empirical claims or spiritualizing distress.

In the modern era of education, the focus of learning has shifted from teacher orientation to student orientation. As educators, it is important to design learning methods that are in accordance with technological developments. Today, learning that is too teacher-centered and theoretical tends to reduce student interest. Therefore, the use of audio-visual media such as learning videos can increase student engagement, provide deep meaning, and arouse high enthusiasm for learning. This study aims to 1) explain the level of student enthusiasm when using audio-visual learning media, and 2) evaluate the impact and interest of students on audio-visual based learning media in the learning process. This research was conducted at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Ibn Aqil Pekanbaru. This research is a descriptive qualitative research that uses data collection methods in the form of direct observation, interviews, and literature studies. Research findings show that lecture-dominated learning tends to make learners lose interest and focus on themselves. The results of the study showed that 1) when students were introduced to the use of audio-visual media such as learning videos, most of them felt very enthusiastic and excited in following the learning process, while only one student showed less interest. 2) Thus, it can be concluded that the use of audio-visual learning media can increase student enthusiasm at the elementary school level.

The problem in this study is the importance of understanding the nature of the object of education from the perspective of Islamic education. In general, the object of education is often understood as just a human who needs learning. But in Islamic education, the object of education is not just individual humans, but more than that. Humans as objects of education have very broad dimensions. Islamic education has indicated this in its main source, namely the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. To answer this research problem, the approach used is library research. The results of this study are the object of education in Islam refers to several words. First, the word ahl means family, wife, relatives, or people who live in the same place. the word ahl can also refer to various groups that are formed and formed in the reality of human life. Second, the word 'asyirah has varied meanings. The emphasis on the meaning of the most dominant is the family in a larger scope when compared to the family in terms of ahl. So that the term 'asyirah is not only limited to a relationship because of kinship, but also a relationship because of similarities both geographically or in terms of place of residence, ethnicity, tribe, or because of the intense interactive communication between existing community groups. Third, the term al-qurbu refers more to a family bound bybrotherhood, perhaps the brotherhood is the result of a lineage or brotherhood which is only limited to common perception. Thus, in Islamic education, education does not only focus on how to teach humans as individuals, but humans in various communities also receive serious attention in order to realize the goals of Islamic education, namely the actualization of faith and piety to Allah SWT in human’s soul.    

All knowledge, feelings and thoughts of Malay people are internalized through pantun. This classical art of speech contains Malay life experience, wisdom, thoughts, language, arts and culture. Pantun is a forum for expressing thoughts and feelings about the meaning of life, education, human behavior and its relationship with the natural environment. As an effort to maintain the existence of pantun, schools have the responsibility to introduce pantun to the younger generation. The inheritance of culture from one generation to the next can be carried out in interesting and memorable learning. In this digital era, teachers must be able to adapt and synergize with technological advances. So learning rhymes must be varied and technologically literate. Teachers can maximize the use of digital applications to introduce and familiarize themselves with pantun.  In this way, learning can keep up with the times and the interests of the younger generation who are very responsive to the rapid development of technology.

The application of the active learning strategy in Islamic Religious Education (IRE) has gained attention due to its ability to enhance deep understanding of the subject matter. This study aims to analyze the impact of active learning on students' understanding of IRE material in the classroom. Using a qualitative research method through a literature review, this study examines various relevant sources on the concept and strategies of active learning and its effects on students' religious understanding. The findings indicate that active learning increases student engagement, deepens their understanding of Islamic values, and develops critical and analytical thinking skills. However, the implementation of this strategy faces challenges, such as time constraints, limited resources, and the readiness of both teachers and students. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of adopting an active approach in IRE teaching to create more meaningful and relevant learning experiences.

This study aims to analyze the influence of work culture, work ethic, and employee performance on production results within an organization. Data were collected through a survey of employees and analyzed using linear regression to examine the relationship between independent and dependent variables. The results indicate that employee performance and work ethic have a positive and significant impact on production results, meaning that the better the performance and work ethic of employees, the higher the production output achieved. Conversely, work culture shows a negative effect on production results, suggesting that certain aspects of the existing work culture may need improvement to better support productivity enhancement. The regression model used in this study demonstrates that work culture, work ethic, and employee performance can explain a significant portion of the variation in production results, although other external factors may also contribute. Therefore, organizations need to evaluate their existing work culture and develop strategies to improve work ethic and employee performance. Measures such as training programs, incentive schemes, and improvements in the work environment can help optimize productivity and enhance production outcomes.  

This article constructs a Christian pastoral counseling framework for congregants who experience trauma caused by social rejection. Social rejection within family, peer, workplace, or church communities may wound identity, belonging, agency, and spiritual meaning; however, pastoral responses often remain either overly moralistic or merely consolatory. The objective of this study is to formulate a trauma-informed and theologically accountable model of pastoral counseling that can be used by local church ministers without replacing professional mental health care. This study uses a qualitative constructive literature review by synthesizing recent studies on trauma-informed care, social exclusion, religious coping, chaplaincy, and pastoral theology published before 2024. The analysis identifies five core findings: trauma from social rejection is primarily relational; pastoral care must begin with safety, consent, and validation; theological interpretation should resist victim-blaming; congregational belonging is part of recovery; and referral ethics are necessary when symptoms exceed pastoral competence. The proposed model integrates safe presence, narrative listening, theological reconstruction, communal restoration, and clinical referral. The implication is that churches need a pastoral counseling culture that protects wounded congregants from retraumatization while sustaining spiritual hope, relational repair, and responsible interdisciplinary collaboration.

The pre-mass catechesis is a continuation of the apostolic tradition practiced by the Apostles. Pre-mass catechesis today has a wider understanding than ever before. This is not limited to brief teachings about the Catholic faith but also seeks to prepare Catholics spiritually, intellectually, and personally so that Catholics can attend mass more meaningfully and actively participate. The author uses data collection techniques in the form of observation and interviews. Some of the important roles of pre-mass cateteche are preparing people, deepening understanding of faith, building a strong and effective Christian community. In carrying out pre-mass catechesis does not take a long time, usually 5 to 10 minutes. Pre-Mass catechesis is a form of religious teaching that aims to prepare Catholics spiritually so that they can celebrate the Eucharist with deep understanding, active involvement, and passion. Pre-Mass catechesis is not only the delivery of information, but also the formation of the hearts of Catholics to receive Jesus Christ in the celebration of the Eucharist.

The family is a social unit in the order of society. The family is also an institutional subsystem or smallest unit in a larger social system, such as society, nation and state. The family consists of people who are bound by marriage, blood relationship or adoption, family members who live under one roof (house), there is interaction and communication according to their respective roles, as well as passing down habits or culture in general and practicing them independently. The family is a biosocial institution formed by at least two adults, a man and a woman who are not related by blood or have no children. Every family certainly has a goal and one of them is to have children. However, not all married couples are successful in terms of having harmony. For some families, this is not a problem because they can react to it positively. However, for some families, not having children is something that triggers problems in their household and this is also experienced by several married couples in the church. For this reason, it is necessary to provide pastoral assistance to families who do not have children to prevent divorce. The author uses a qualitative approach. The qualitative approach emphasizes the search for meaning, understanding, concepts and descriptions of a phenomenon; prioritizes quality, and is presented narratively. Research data was collected through interviews. The author conducted open interviews so as not to limit informants from conveying their understanding about the absence of children in their family. And the informants were four families from four churches in Region 1 GPP Medan - Langkat.

Simalungun is one of the ethnic groups that maintains aspects of its culture. Ahap, which has become an identity for the Simalungun people, initially had positive aims and had a positive impact. According to the Simalungun people, Ahap has enormous power to determine human behavior. GKPS Tarutung is proof of the large number of Simaungun people who live in an area where the majority of the population is the Toba Batak tribe. Ahap became an important factor in the history of the founding of the Simalungun Protestant Christian Church (GKPS) Tarutung. The research aims to find out the meaning of Ahap for the Simalungun people of the Tarutung diaspora and to what extent the value of Ahap is in the history of the founding of GKPS in Tarung. The approach used by the author in completing this paper is to use a descriptive approach, namely writing that describes the actual situation of the object under study. According to the actual situation during direct research, the data collected is not in the form of numbers but the data comes from manuscripts, interviews, field notes, personal documents, memos and other documents. According to St. Mardinus Sinaga, SH, Ahap as the initial trigger for the formation of the PKSTS Organization. This is evident from the fact that the PKSTS organization was started by a meeting between two young men from the Simarmata clan and the Purba clan, who talked about relatives and family from the Simalungun tribe.

Deficiency and excess nutrition can affect the growth and development of children. Several factors can affect nutritional status, namely symptoms of a history of infectious diseases and environmental sanitation. To determine the relationship between a history of infectious disease symptoms and environmental sanitation on the nutritional status of children aged 6-12 years. This research is a quantitative research and the research design used is analytic observational with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were all students at UPT SDN 060831 aged 6-12 years. The sample used was 225 students selected by statistical random sampling method. Data collection was carried out by measuring the child's weight and height and filling out questionnaires. Statistical test using Spearman test. Statistical test results showed that there was no relationship between a history of infectious disease symptoms and the nutritional status of children aged 6-12 years at UPT SDN 060831 because the ρ value was 0.147 or > 0.05. While the statistical test results also showed that there was a relationship between environmental sanitation and the nutritional status of children aged 6-12 years at UPT SDN 060831 with a ρ value of 0.000 or < 0.05 with a correlation coefficient of 0.313 meaning that the level of relationship strength was sufficient. The nutritional status of children at UPT SDN 060831 in 2023 is not affected by symptoms of infectious diseases (ISPA and Diarrhea) where research on the history of symptoms experienced by children is only in the last 1 month.

Background:  Tooth  decay  can  affect  the  health  of  other  parts  of the  body,  thereby hampering daily activities. One of the factors that can damage teeth is the habit of consuming food and drinks, some of which are healthy, some of which damage teeth, causing dental caries. The current phenomenon is that children entering school age are generally at high risk of experiencing dental caries, because at that age they are used to consuming various types of food and drinks that cause dental caries (such as candy, chocolate, pastries, etc.). Purpose: this research is to determine the correlation between cariogenic food consumption habits and dental caries in grade V elementary school children at SDN 1 Bukit Tunggal Palangka Raya. Methods: The sampling technique used total sampling to obtain 62 respondents, data collection used a questionnaire on habits of consuming cariogenic foods and a dental caries examination observation sheet which had gone through validity and reliability tests, for data analysis using the chi-square statistical test. Results: Based on the analysis, the results of statistical tests using the chi-square method show a sig (2-tailed) number with a p- value of 0.00 with a degree of significance of p < 0.05, so the decision is that H1 is accepted, meaning there is a Habit Correlation Consumption of Cariogenic Foods with Dental Caries. Conclusion: There is a correlation between cariogenic food consumption habits and dental caries. It is recommended that parents pay more attention to maintaining their children's dental health and know the types of food or snacks that can cause caries. Furthermore, it is recommended that schools carry out promotive and preventive efforts regarding dental and oral health carried out by teachers, especially UKS and UKGS supervisors.  

World Handwashing Day with Soap is a global campaign launched by the United Nations in collaboration with other organizations, both government and private, to promote the behavior of washing hands with soap by the public as an effort to reduce the mortality rate of children under five and prevent diseases that can have an impact on decreasing the quality of human life. Hand washing is the most important basic technique in the prevention and control of infections. Almost everyone understands the importance of washing hands with soap, but there are still many who do not get used to doing it right at the crucial moment. People will be able to increase their knowledge of healthy living wherever they are if they are aware, motivated and supported by information and health facilities and infrastructure. The results of the initial assessment at SD Negeri Meteseh Semarang found that 67% of students of SD Negeri Meteseh had experienced diarrhea, 66% of students did not know the meaning of diarrhea, 80% of students did not know about the causes of diarrhea, 81% of students did not know the signs and symptoms of diarrhea, 75% of students did not wash their hands before and after bowel movements and bowel movements, 78% of students did not wash their hands with soap. Washing hands with soap is very important as one way to prevent diarrhea, a WHO study of washing hands using soap can reduce the incidence of diarrhea by 47%. Based on the results of the study, interviews and observations while at SD Negeri Meteseh, the idea to conduct health counseling came up, namely washing hands with soap through providing direct information to all residents of SD Negeri Meteseh through the program "Wash Your Hands and Kill Your Germs". It is hoped that with this program, especially children at SD Negeri Meteseh will have a good habit, namely washing their hands with soap to kill germs that lodged in their hands and positive support from the school as a form of community service of STIKES Kesdam IV / Diponegoro Semarang.

This research aims to describe the process of Ro’a mu’u ceremony in Pogon village and also To Analyzing meaning of the Ro’a mu’u ceremony in Pogon village. The research used qualitative method and data collection techniques are, interview, and documentation. Data analysis in this research used data reduces, data display, and drawing conclusion. The result of this research showed that Ro'a Mu’u is a marriage ritual as a symbol of the second opportunity for the bride and groom.Ro'amu'u is performed at the bride's house, after the bride and groom carry out a church wedding. Ro'amu'u is carried out home from the church in accordance with the agreement of both parties, namely the male side (me pu) and the female side (inaama). In this process, the woman will plant a banana tree in front of the house and replace the traditional Sikka sarong, in general, ro’amu’u in Sikka district is one of the traditional ceremonies marriage that is prioritized in traditional wedding ceremonies, Meaning of ro'amu'u is that the bride and groom feel that marriage is a very sacred value with the aim of continuing offspring so that their marriage is symbolized by meaning and social values. specialy in Pogaon village must preserve the customs and culture of ro'a mu'u the younger generation because this ceremony is a sacred wedding ceremony with the aim of continuing the lineage so that the younger generation must learn and carry out this ceremony for generations.

This research aims to describe the process of Ro’a mu’u ceremony in Pogon village and also To Analyzing meaning of the Ro’a mu’u ceremony in Pogon village. The research used qualitative method and data collection techniques are, interview, and documentation. Data analysis in this research used data reduces, data display, and drawing conclusion. The result of this research showed that Ro'a Mu’u is a marriage ritual as a symbol of the second opportunity for the bride and groom.Ro'amu'u is performed at the bride's house, after the bride and groom carry out a church wedding. Ro'amu'u is carried out home from the church in accordance with the agreement of both parties, namely the male side (me pu) and the female side (inaama). In this process, the woman will plant a banana tree in front of the house and replace the traditional Sikka sarong, in general, ro’amu’u in Sikka district is one of the traditional ceremonies marriage that is prioritized in traditional wedding ceremonies, Meaning of ro'amu'u is that the bride and groom feel that marriage is a very sacred value with the aim of continuing offspring so that their marriage is symbolized by meaning and social values. specialy in Pogaon village must preserve the customs and culture of ro'a mu'u the younger generation because this ceremony is a sacred wedding ceremony with the aim of continuing the lineage so that the younger generation must learn and carry out this ceremony for generations.

The aim of this research is to describe the perspective of culinary traders in the Sipinsur tourist area regarding the benefits of attending Sunday worship. Sunday worship is our response to the work of salvation that God has given us and as a sign of thanksgiving and respect which is carried out by praising and glorifying His name. This shows how important it is to worship together with fellow believers as a form of gratitude for God's work in each person's life. The benefits of worship are also much greater because they contain promises, both for this life and the life to come. The consequences of a life of worship are blessings that can already be felt (Rom.14:17) because the kingdom of God is not about eating and drinking but about righteousness and happiness by the holy spirit. This study used descriptive qualitative method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with 8 traders who actively trade in the Sipinsur Geosite tourist area. Data analysis was carried out by identifying thematic patterns and interpreting the meaning of traders' answers. The results of this research show that the majority of culinary traders in the Sipinsur Geosite tourist area have not felt and do not even understand the benefits of attending Sunday worship in their lives. So this is what causes the culinary traders to be absent from Sunday services. Therefore, in this article the author provides an explanation to church ministers to provide a better understanding regarding the meaning and benefits of Sunday worship.      

This research aims to describe the application of the PAIKEMI learning strategy in PAI learning. The application of the PAIKEMI learning strategy in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) aims to increase student achievement and engagement. This strategy focuses on student-centered learning, making learning active, innovative, creative, effective, fun and Islamic. In this research, the library research method was used. Data collection was carried out by utilizing library sources such as books, documents and journal articles. The research results show positive results in the implementation of PAIKEMI, which leads to increased cognitive competence and active participation of students. This strategy includes planning, implementation, factors that influence its effectiveness, and evaluation of student learning outcomes. By incorporating PAIKEMI into PAI classes, educators can create a more meaningful and enjoyable learning environment, fostering collaboration, creativity and effectiveness among students. This strategy includes approaches such as “Everyone Here is a Teacher”, which encourages active participation and individual engagement. Additionally, teachers undergo training and collaborative sessions to implement PAIKEMI effectively, ensuring successful lesson planning and student engagement.

A literary work is a written or oral work that is conveyed using language as the main medium, which is a person's expression created based on thoughts, experiences, opinions and feelings. Poetry is a form of literary art that combines the beauty of language, emotion and imagination to express feelings and ideas in depth. Poetry contains the author's emotions and experiences that remain imprinted in memory. Poetry has hidden meanings wrapped in rhyming language so it is more interesting to read. The author is interested in analyzing the poem "Senja di Pelabuhan Kecil" by Chairil Anwar, because the poem is formed with a straightforward language but has a broad meaning and contains many moral messages in the poem. The aim of this research is to find out the moral message in Chairil Anwar's poetry and to improve the author's understanding of the pragmatic approach. This research method uses a qualitative descriptive method that analyzes and explains the moral message of the poem "Senja di Pelabuhan Kecil" by Chairil Anwar using observation studies. The pragmatic approach is an approach to literary criticism that wants to show readers' impressions and acceptance of literary works. Based on the results of the analysis of the poem "Sunja di Pelabuhan Kecil" it can be concluded that this poem contains a moral message about sincerity in accepting a loss and not dwelling on sadness.    

A literary work is a written or oral work that is conveyed using language as the main medium, which is a person's expression created based on thoughts, experiences, opinions and feelings. Poetry is a form of literary art that combines the beauty of language, emotion and imagination to express feelings and ideas in depth. Poetry contains the author's emotions and experiences that remain imprinted in memory. Poetry has hidden meanings wrapped in rhyming language so it is more interesting to read. The author is interested in analyzing the poem "Senja di Pelabuhan Kecil" by Chairil Anwar, because the poem is formed with a straightforward language but has a broad meaning and contains many moral messages in the poem. The aim of this research is to find out the moral message in Chairil Anwar's poetry and to improve the author's understanding of the pragmatic approach. This research method uses a qualitative descriptive method that analyzes and explains the moral message of the poem "Senja di Pelabuhan Kecil" by Chairil Anwar using observation studies. The pragmatic approach is an approach to literary criticism that wants to show readers' impressions and acceptance of literary works. Based on the results of the analysis of the poem "Sunja di Pelabuhan Kecil" it can be concluded that this poem contains a moral message about sincerity in accepting a loss and not dwelling on sadness.    

: Speaking with logic is an effective communication strategy in the learning process that can enhance students' understanding and retention of information. This article discusses the importance of using logic in communication within the classroom to facilitate effective learning. Firstly, the article outlines the concept of speaking with logic and explains how this approach can strengthen understanding of course material. Furthermore, the article highlights several practical strategies that educators can employ to apply logic in speaking within the classroom, including using consistent arguments, strong premises, and avoiding logical fallacies. Additionally, the article emphasizes the importance of fostering a classroom environment conducive to logical and open discussions. Through the implementation of these strategies, it is hoped that the learning process can become more structured, meaningful, and effective for students.