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This research aims to provide knowledge about one of the customs and traditions in Beganding Village. The rebu custom is a prohibition on talking between in-laws and sons-in-law and also between in-laws of the opposite sex. The author uses a descriptive method with a type of qualitative research that describes how the practice of banning rebu is carried out and how the Islamic community views the rebu tradition. Data was obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. Next, the presentation and analysis of the data is narrated descriptively. The results of the research show that the Rebu Ngerana tradition is a tradition originating from the Karo community which means taboo/prohibition on speaking. The parties at issue include the man-in-law with the daughter-in-law and the daughter-in-law with the son-in-law and finally the brother-in-law of the opposite sex. There are several forms of rebu in Karo society, namely rebu ngerana or prohibition on talking, prohibition on sitting next to each other between in-laws and daughters-in-law, prohibition on direct eye contact, prohibition on touching body parts, prohibition on one house if there are only parents-in-law and son-in-law in it, prohibition on one field (garden). . based on the informant's explanation that Islam can influence the rebu tradition. Islam teaches kindness and the rebu tradition also teaches good behavior towards in-laws. So both of them teach about things that are good.

Procurement of goods is a recurring activity in a company's business process. Meanwhile, the traditional goods procurement process is often felt to be less efficient and effective, so it requires a better solution. The traditional procurement process also often takes a long time, has high costs and lacks transparency. This can lead to inefficiencies and risks of abuse. This research aims to develop a more efficient and effective goods procurement application model using SDLC and waterfall methodology. This research uses observation methods to study the current procurement process and interviews to obtain input from stakeholders regarding application needs. The research results show that the goods procurement application model developed can help companies in the goods procurement process more efficiently and effectively. This application model can help companies save time and costs, as well as increase transparency and accountability in the procurement process.

Obtaining high-quality, diverse, accurate datasets for sentiment analysis has always been a significant challenge. Traditional approaches include annotators, which may introduce bias to datasets and are also time-consuming and expensive. These types of datasets may also not represent the variety needed to train robust and generalizable sentiment analysis models. This study introduces a novel combination of techniques to approach the problem with a novel solution. The proposed system, SentiGEN includes the use of a transformer, T5, fine-tuned and optimized using an evolutionary algorithm to generate high-quality, diverse, accurate data for sentiment analysis. The generated data is validated using XLNet to ensure high sentiment accuracy. This combination of technologies has proven successful based on the results derived from evaluating multiple models. From complex transformers such as BERT to more straightforward approaches like KNN, those trained using synthetic data demonstrated superior performance compared to their counterparts trained on real data. This enhancement in predictive accuracy was observed when evaluated on benchmark datasets such as SST-2 and Yelp. SentiGEN can generate high-quality, diverse, accurate, realistic data for sentiment analysis and successfully increased the performance of models trained on synthetic data compared to the same model trained on real data.

In the evolving landscape of agricultural technology, recognizing rice diseases through computational models is a critical challenge, predominantly addressed through Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN). However, the localized feature extraction of CNNs often falls short in complex scenarios, necessitating a shift towards models capable of global contextual understanding. Enter the Vision Transformer (ViT), a paradigm-shifting deep learning model that leverages a self-attention mechanism to transcend the limitations of CNNs by capturing image features in a comprehensive global context. This research embarks on an ambitious journey to refine and adapt the ViT Base(B) transfer learning model for the nuanced task of rice disease recognition. Through meticulous reconfiguration, layer augmentation, and hyperparameter tuning, the study tests the model's prowess across both balanced and imbalanced datasets, revealing its remarkable ability to outperform traditional CNN models, including VGG, MobileNet, and EfficientNet. The proposed ViT model not only achieved superior recall (0.9792), precision (0.9815), specificity (0.9938), f1-score (0.9791), and accuracy (0.9792) on challenging datasets but also established a new benchmark in rice disease recognition, underscoring its potential as a transformative tool in the agricultural domain. This work not only showcases the ViT model's superior performance and stability across diverse tasks and datasets but also illuminates its potential to revolutionize rice disease recognition, setting the stage for future explorations in agricultural AI applications.

Challenges in establishing customary forests in Indonesia are caused by complicated bureaucracy, lack of synchronization between central and local bureaucracy, and the politics of citizen struggle using the identity of indigenous peoples. In the face of changes to Areal Penggunaan Lain (APL), there needs to be a careful approach and close collaboration between the local government, the central government, and indigenous peoples to achieve a balance between economic development, environmental preservation, and the rights of indigenous peoples. The research specification used in this research is descriptive analytical, which seeks to describe or describe events and events without conducting hypotheses and statistical calculations. Also normative juridical, namely research based on Ministerial regulations, books, and decrees of the Regent of North Tapanuli. The central and local governments have taken significant steps in recognizing and protecting the traditional and cultural rights of indigenous peoples. Changes in the Areal Penggunaan Lain (APL) can have serious impacts, requiring a cautious approach and close collaboration to maintain a balance between economic development, environmental preservation and the rights of indigenous peoples. Suggestions are made that local and central governments improve collaboration, concretely empower indigenous peoples, and integrate sustainable measures in policies to achieve a sustainable balance.

In the literature study related to evaluating the efficiency and profitability of Islamic insurance through financial statement analysis, previous studies highlighted various methods and approaches used to measure the performance of Islamic insurance companies. Financial statement analysis is the main focus in identifying factors that affect the operational efficiency and profitability of Islamic insurance companies. Some studies have used traditional financial ratios such as solvency, liquidity, and profitability ratios to evaluate the performance of Islamic insurance. However, due to the unique characteristics of Islamic insurance, studies have also proposed the development of specific metrics that take into account sharia principles, such as sharia compliance ratios and fairness ratios. In addition, non-financial approaches such as technical efficiency and allocative efficiency analysis have also been used to evaluate the operational efficiency of Islamic insurance. This research shows that factors such as scale of operations, business diversification, and managerial efficiency can contribute to the efficiency performance and profitability of Islamic insurance companies. Although there have been many studies conducted in this domain, there is still a need for more in-depth follow-up research to better understand the factors that influence the efficiency and profitability of Islamic insurance. With a better understanding of the performance of Islamic insurance companies, regulators and practitioners can develop more effective strategies to improve the stability and growth of this industry.

Kodular is a visual application development platform that allows developers to design, create, and publish Android applications without the need for in-depth programming knowledge. It has a number of features that make it an attractive choice for application development projects, especially for beginners and developers who do not have a strong programming background. (www.kodular.com) Airtable is an online database platform that allows users to create databases that are easy to access and manage. It combines the advantages of traditional databases with the freezing and ease of use of spreadsheets. Airtable can be used in a variety of contexts, including business data management, collaborative projects, and application development. (www.airtable.com)    

This research aims to find out the meaning and purpose in each implementation of the Suroan tradition from an Islamic perspective in the Javanese tribe by taking research in Telaga Jernih Village, Secanggang District, Langkat Regency. This type of research uses a qualitative descriptive method that describes how the Suroan tradition is implemented and what the Islamic perspective is. Data was obtained through observation, interviews and documentation, followed by descriptive narrative presentation and analysis of the data. Every ritual in Tealaga Jernih Village has a purpose and purpose, and each Javanese community understands it differently. A ritual or action cannot exist without a purpose. The reason a ritual is performed is because it is considered important, useful and beneficial. From an Islamic point of view, a tradition or culture basically has meaning and benefits for the community itself, so that there is no conflict in its implementation. The tradition of one Suro carried out by the people of Telaga Jernih does not conflict with Islamic Aqidah and sharia at all, because in every tradition of implementation there are Islamic values and teachings such as prayer, gratitude, socialization and friendship.

The destruction of the incesce customary forest in Pandumaan village and the conflict over customary land with PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) have damaged the preservation of the incesce customary forest. This condition really needs attention and restoration. Frankincense trees are continuously cut down by the company. Frankincense trees and other natural wood in the forest are cleared using a clear-cutting system and the logging areas are immediately planted by PT.TPL. The research method in this study uses qualitative descriptive analysis research methods. The author will conduct a special investigation regarding ecological restoration proposed by Van Wearen. Qualitative research in data collection is carried out using primary data sources, and data collection techniques will look for literature reviews, books, news and journals by collecting data from various literature. Restoring customary forests is also healing God's creation which has been damaged by humans. Understanding of ecological restoration as a basis for restoring the traditional incesce forest in Pandumaan village. The traditional forest of Pandumaan Village is a beautiful creation of God that should be protected and preserved.

This research was conducted at the Smart House of the Fajar Sejahtera Indonesia Foundation (YAFSI) in Amplas Village. The study aimed to determine the efforts of volunteers in developing cultural literacy programs at the Smart House of the Fajar Sejahtera Indonesia Foundation (YAFSI) in Amplas Village, to identify the factors causing the low implementation of the Smart House's work program in developing cultural literacy for elementary school children at the Fajar Sejahtera Indonesia Foundation (YAFSI) in Amplas Village, and to assess the impact and benefits of the Smart House program on children and the community. In conducting this research, the researcher chose qualitative research with a descriptive approach. To obtain data, the researcher used interview, observation, and documentation techniques. Triangulation of sources technique was employed to test the validity of the data. The results of this study showed that: 1). The efforts of volunteers in developing cultural literacy work programs have been well-implemented, such as providing understanding and strengthening of cultural literacy, the availability of adequate literacy facilities, and collaboration with other organizational institutions. 2). There are several factors that cause the low implementation of the work program, including the lack of awareness or concern among children about information development related to cultural literacy, limited facilities such as reading materials, mutual understanding, and low interest and motivation among children. Therefore, the presence of the Smart House program aims to direct children to continue developing various literacy activities, especially cultural literacy. Given this, the YAFSI Smart House volunteers have introduced various positive and creative work programs to advance cultural literacy development, such as traditional dance activities, storytelling, singing, reading, and more. 3). The impact and benefits provided by the YAFSI Smart House program include children becoming character-based peer educators, having high literacy attitudes, and implementing various activities reflecting cultural literacy development. The impact and benefits for the community include the ability to transform the community to advance in building businesses and entrepreneurship based on local potential.

This research aims to determine the preservation of the Zapin Istana Dance by the Balairung Sri Studio, Siak District, Siak Regency, Riau Province. Preservation is how to maintain, preserve and develop all existing culture or traditions. The theory that researchers use is the conservation theory by Edy Sedyawati. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis, with a qualitative approach. The findings from this research are that the Zapin Istana Dance is still maintained and preserved today by some people in Siak Regency, especially the Balairung Sri Studio. Conservation is carried out in accordance with Edy Sedyawati's theory which consists of three aspects, namely protection, development and utilization.

With a large water area and abundant fisheries and marine resources, fishermen in Indonesia must optimize this potential. Fishermen are one of the stakeholders and guardians of the sea who can utilize marine wealth and ensure the sustainability of Indonesia's marine resources for future generations. Fisheries development must not damage or disrupt the sustainability of fish and marine resources. This article uses a qualitative descriptive method which is carried out by explaining the entire series of community service activities using a field approach. The method used is literature study by searching for and reading references in the form of books, journals, articles and news about fishing gear and their regulations. The material presented in this activity includes 1) Introducing modern and traditional fishing equipment that complies with applicable regulations. 2) Fishermen carry out fishing activities with equipment that complies with regulations so as not to damage the marine ecosystem. Fishermen use tools that are safe for the marine environment and especially in accordance with established rules.

This research aims to explain the meaning that can be obtained from the Lega Mitan Traditional Ceremony in Habi Village and identify to the function of the Lega Mitan Traditional Ceremony in Habi Village. The researcher used qualitative method. Data collection techniques used in this research are observation, interview and documentation. The data analysis techniques used by Miles and Huberman in the book Sugiyono (2018) models. In the results there are the function of the Lega Mitan traditional ceremony, especially Habi Village, is as a form of respect for people who have died. The ceremony functions so that the soul of the deceased is more peaceful in the afterlife. The Lega Mitan ceremony is a ceremony that signifies that the grieving period is over. It is called blatan bliran, blatan means cold, bliran means freshness for the two people accompanying the corpse. The values that we can take in carrying out the traditional Lega Mitan ceremony are human values and mutual cooperation.

This research aims to explain the meaning that can be obtained from the Lega Mitan Traditional Ceremony in Habi Village and identify to the function of the Lega Mitan Traditional Ceremony in Habi Village. The researcher used qualitative method. Data collection techniques used in this research are observation, interview and documentation. The data analysis techniques used by Miles and Huberman in the book Sugiyono (2018) models. In the results there are the function of the Lega Mitan traditional ceremony, especially Habi Village, is as a form of respect for people who have died. The ceremony functions so that the soul of the deceased is more peaceful in the afterlife. The Lega Mitan ceremony is a ceremony that signifies that the grieving period is over. It is called blatan bliran, blatan means cold, bliran means freshness for the two people accompanying the corpse. The values that we can take in carrying out the traditional Lega Mitan ceremony are human values and mutual cooperation.

Based on the Man 2 Tapanuli Tengah researchers' observations, it was shown that teaching at Aqidah Akhlak was constrained by students' low motivation to learn. The purpose of this study is to elucidate the causes of students' low motivation to learn Akida Aflaq. The reasons for the low learning motivation of Akida-Aklak students are that teachers still use traditional models, students get bored quickly because teachers do not use media effectively in learning, and students do not participate actively in learning because they do not have the courage to discuss or express their opinions during learning. Various learning models and methods, such as the Student Times Achievement Division learning model, can be applied to these problems to motivate students to learn. This study is an experimental study aimed at checking some things and confirming their results in order to test something. Data collection techniques can also be measured using questionnaires, validity tests, reliability tests, etc. Therefore, the obtained research results show that the learning model is not correctly applied by the teachers when learning, so that the students with Akida-Aklak have low learning motivation, get bored easily, and lack the courage to discuss and express their opinions during learning. To overcome this problem, it is very important to pay attention to the models and media used for learning so that teachers can adequately achieve the learning objectives.

This article discusses the importance of creativity in learning, especially in the context of using Picture and Picture Cooperative Learning Model in Islamic Religious Education subject in a secondary school. The article emphasizes that creative learning models can improve learners' learning outcomes, especially when compared to more traditional learning models such as the Direct Learning Model. The research method used was experimental with a Quasi Experiment design, where two classes were selected as samples: one class applied the Picture and Picture Cooperative Learning Model as the experimental class, while the other class applied the traditional learning model. Data was collected through pre- and post-learning tests, as well as through observation of students' activeness. The results showed that the Picture and Picture Cooperative Learning Model has a significant effect on students' learning outcomes, especially in the context of learning Islamic Religious Education. This model allows students to be more active and creative in learning, so that their learning outcomes can be significantly improved. This research makes an important contribution to our understanding of the importance of creativity in learning and its relevance to learners' learning outcomes. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Lado ceremony is a local cultural tradition carried out from generation to generation by the people of Kloangpopot community in Doreng district Sikka regency. This paper aims to determine how the process of the lado ceremony the types of figurative language and the meaning of figurative language used in the lado ceremony. Lado ceremony in Kloangpopot community is still implemented until now, where local people still believe in the lado ceremony as a way to fortify the rain during certain events, one of which in a wedding ceremony. The research method used in this Paper is a descriptive qualitative method, which uses data collection methods through observation and interview. The results showed that the Lado ceremony in the Kloangpopot community has several stages of the implementation process, starting from the preparation stage including ordering Pawang hujan services, preparing media tools and materials, then the core stage includes the implementation of the Lado ceremony carried out by the pawang hujan, then the closing stage of handing over souvenirs from the host to the pawang hujan as a form of gratitude for helping so that the host’s event process runs smoothly without rain. In the Lado ceremony there are also types of figurative language and their respective meanings, namely personification simile and repetition, the dominant type of figurative language is personification.

Rural areas are defined as rural communities who live at the local level or what is known as a village. The dynamics of political life at the village level are very important to see and observe, because building an independent, advanced country and maintaining national integrity starts from the lowest level, namely the village or rural community. So awareness of the importance of developing rural communities continues until the current government, this is marked by the program run by the Central Government by providing fresh funds every year to villages throughout Indonesia. The village head election system cannot be separated from the dynamics in local political developments at the village level. In the village head election, there was a struggle for power, as is common in every round of Village Head elections in Indonesia. Candidates for village head use various methods in the village head election process in order to win the election and gain power at the lower level. Awareness of the importance of developing rural communities continues until the current government, this is marked by the program run by the Central Government by providing fresh funds every year to villages throughout Indonesia, of course this is an indication of the importance of developing communities at the village level so that they are independent and have higher productivity and will further improve the welfare of society. A village or rural environment (rural area) is a community that is always associated with simplicity, backwardness, traditionalism, subsistence and isolation (Rahardj, 1999)

The church is a living community of believers gathered by Christ into a "flock". Shepherding people in the Church has an important meaning as part of the pastoral tradition from the time of Jesus to the present. The task of shepherding comes from the mandate of Jesus himself as the Good Shepherd. Shepherding is considered important in meeting the spiritual and material needs of the people as well as maintaining togetherness and brotherhood in the Church community. Writing this article uses a descriptive qualitative approach using the library study method which is carried out by collecting various writings, both in print media, theses, articles, journals, papers, etc. that are relevant to the material discussed in this article. Furthermore, the shepherding of the people is manifested in pastoral presence, where the presence of the shepherd in the midst of the people becomes a symbol of Christ's presence and provides attention, care and love to the people. The synodal church which was revived by Pope Francis was highlighted as a movement to create a community that walks together towards salvation, with the active participation of all people and the important role of pastoral officers as representatives of Christ who guide and accompany the people. In conclusion, shepherding and pastoral presence play a vital role in guiding, maintaining and strengthening the faith and brotherhood of people in the Church community who walk together towards the salvation promised by the Father.

The church is a living community of believers gathered by Christ into a "flock". Shepherding people in the Church has an important meaning as part of the pastoral tradition from the time of Jesus to the present. The task of shepherding comes from the mandate of Jesus himself as the Good Shepherd. Shepherding is considered important in meeting the spiritual and material needs of the people as well as maintaining togetherness and brotherhood in the Church community. Writing this article uses a descriptive qualitative approach using the library study method which is carried out by collecting various writings, both in print media, theses, articles, journals, papers, etc. that are relevant to the material discussed in this article. Furthermore, the shepherding of the people is manifested in pastoral presence, where the presence of the shepherd in the midst of the people becomes a symbol of Christ's presence and provides attention, care and love to the people. The synodal church which was revived by Pope Francis was highlighted as a movement to create a community that walks together towards salvation, with the active participation of all people and the important role of pastoral officers as representatives of Christ who guide and accompany the people. In conclusion, shepherding and pastoral presence play a vital role in guiding, maintaining and strengthening the faith and brotherhood of people in the Church community who walk together towards the salvation promised by the Father.