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The rise of authoritarian leadership in higher education institutions has become a pressing global issue, affecting academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and the wellbeing of faculty and students. This phenomenon, observed not only in traditionally authoritarian countries but also in democratic contexts, manifests through centralized power, top-down decision-making, and suppression of critical voices. Despite its growing prevalence, empirical research on authoritarian leadership in academia remains limited, with significant gaps in understanding its contextual dynamics, direct impacts on academic communities, and cross-cultural variations. Recent studies have introduced novel theoretical frameworks tailored to academic settings and employed innovative mixed-method approaches to explore mediating factors such as emotional exhaustion and moderating personality traits. These advances have highlighted the complex and contextual nature of authoritarian leadership’s effects, which generally undermine innovation, morale, and performance, although it may increase compliance in specific situations. The negative consequences of authoritarian leadership are evident in reduced creativity and critical thinking, which are fundamental to the academic mission. Faculty members and students may experience heightened stress, diminished job satisfaction, and a decline in engagement. However, some studies suggest that in certain environments, authoritarian leadership can impose order and enhance efficiency in situations requiring immediate decisions. This paper underscores the urgent need for further research and practical interventions to promote adaptive, collaborative, and wellbeing-oriented leadership models in higher education. Such leadership approaches are essential to foster institutional resilience, democratic governance, and inclusive educational practices in an era of global uncertainty and disruption. By shifting towards more participatory leadership styles, higher education institutions can better address the evolving needs of faculty and students, ensuring a thriving academic environment that supports innovation, diversity of thought, and overall wellbeing.

Learning media has an important role in increasing the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process. This study aims to analyze the use of podcasts as a learning medium in the Media and Educational Technology course at the Islamic Religious Education Study Program, Primagraha University. The research approach used is qualitative descriptive, with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research subjects are students who take the course, selected purposively based on the criteria of active users of social media and digital software. The results of the study show that podcasts are an effective learning medium in increasing students' interest and motivation to learn. Although the majority of students are used to using platforms like YouTube and Instagram, they don't have any experience in producing and distributing podcasts. The implementation of podcasts not only provides a new learning experience, but also encourages creativity and improves students' digital literacy. Group-based learning projects such as Ngajak Podcast show positive responses from students and show increased engagement in exploring educational materials independently. Thus, podcasts can be an alternative learning media that is relevant to technological developments and students' digital habits today.

Creativity and innovation are essential elements in developing student competencies, especially in the Business Administration study program. This community service activity aims to enhance students’ creativity through training in producing an innovative product, namely gantungan kunci foto akriliks, which serve as a medium for self-expression and possess economic value. The activity was conducted for the 2023 cohort of Business Administration students at Universitas Sahid Surakarta using methods including counseling, technical training, and hands-on practice. The results show that students were able to create creative and unique designs while understanding the concept of market value through personalized products. In addition to improving design and production skills, this activity also fosters entrepreneurial spirit and awareness of business potential based on creativity. This training is expected to equip students to continuously develop innovative ideas that can be implemented in the business world

This research aims to find out how the creativity of Gen Z influences the process of reinterpreting Arabic in the context of modern learning, and to what extent the role of AI can support this process. This research uses the literature study method by analysing relevant articles to understand the concept of AI's role in gen z creativity and Arabic language reinterpretation in the learning process. Meanwhile, this research shows that the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Arabic language learning is efficient and helpful in supporting the learning process. Among them can help search for materials, references, questions, journals/articles, and digital books, increase students' learning motivation because it is fun and exciting, support language practice and understanding, help practice speaking, writing, and get grammar explanations instantly, correct errors quickly, translate Arabic texts, help data analysis and understand the context of Arabic texts, support conversation exercises, provide feedback and reference sources and learning aids with features that enrich the Arabic language learning process.

This study examines how effective group counseling is in improving career maturity and decision-making of students and college students. Approaches such as Trait and Factor, CBT, and CIP as well as creative media such as career bags and IT support the service. The method used was a literature review. The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze how effective group counseling services are in improving career readiness and maturity, as well as to determine its effect on learners' self-efficacy, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. The results showed that group counseling improved participants' career maturity, self-efficacy, and future planning, with a significant increase from pretest to posttest. The use of media and technology encouraged creativity and effectiveness of the services, although privacy and ethical issues still need to be addressed, especially for online services. In addition, external elements such as family and social environment influence. Therefore, group counseling-if conducted in a planned, flexible, sustainable, and appropriately evaluated manner-helps participants prepare for their careers.      

Writing in an activity to express thoughts and feelings in writing and indirecly. Writing is generally divided into two typpes, namely scientific writing and creative writing. Imaginary stories are texts produced from creative thoughts to create a story. So an effective learning model is also needed to write stories. PBL is a learning model that encourages students to solve a problem contextually. This research step uses the theory Miles and Huberman using triangulation data validation. Most students are able to write the orientation, complication, and resolution sections well. This can be seen from the majority of students who succeeded in compiling a complete orientation, displaying the conflict clearly in the complication, and the resolution of students in writing the conflict in its entirety in the resolution section. This shows that problem based learning (PBL) is effective in helping students understand the structure of imaginary stories and developing creativity and critical thinking skills in writing.

The application of Virtual Reality (VR) based on the Metaverse in education is an innovation that can enhance the quality of learning by providing a more interactive and immersive learning experience. This article discusses the development of VR-based learning integrated with the Metaverse using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Through the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation, VR and Metaverse-based learning can be tailored to students' needs, creating a more flexible and collaborative learning experience. The use of this technology allows students to learn independently or in groups, while improving practical skills and creativity. This study shows that by applying the ADDIE model, VR and Metaverse-based learning can be more effective in increasing student motivation and learning outcomes, addressing the challenges of education in the future.

The era of digital transformation demands that the younger generation acquire technology-based entrepreneurship skills, or technopreneurship. However, in the context of Vocational High Schools (SMK), many students still lack understanding and skills in developing structured and applicable business models. This Community Service Program (PKM) was carried out to address this challenge, particularly at SMK Negeri 1 Mengwi, Badung, Bali, by leveraging local potential such as tourism and traditional culinary products. The training program focused on the use of the Business Model Canvas (BMC) as a visual tool for business planning, alongside the introduction of trending technologies such as digital marketing. The activities were implemented in four stages: pre-test, socialization, intensive training, business idea presentation, and post-test evaluation and reflection. A total of 36 students participated in this program. The results of the pre-test and post-test showed an increase in understanding of 53.85% in the aspect of technopreneurship and 58.33% in understanding the elements of the BMC. These findings indicate that practical and visual-based approaches are effective in fostering students’ strategic thinking, collaboration, and creativity in developing business ideas based on local potential and technology. This program also made a measurable and impactful contribution to strengthening vocational students' technopreneurship competencies

Menarche is the first menstruation which usually occurs between the ages of 10-16 years. The arrival of the first menstruation makes teenagers feel unprepared and unable to face menarche due to a lack of knowledge and practice during menstruation. So in this case health education using the LAICEF method is needed. This research aims to determine the effect of health education using the LAICEF method on the readiness and ability to face menarche in grade 5 and 6 female students at Wangkal II Elementary School. This research is a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-post test approach. The population was 25 female respondents from Wangkal II Elementary School, the 25 samples studied were taken using Total Sampling. The instrument used questionnaire through a process of editing, coding, scoring and tabulating. The data obtained from this research was analyzed using the Wilcoxon Test. The results of this research showed readiness and ability to face menarche during pre-post. The majority of respondents showing readiness results in the pretest were in the poor category, as many as 14 respondents (56%). In the post test data, the majority in the sufficient category were 12 respondents (48%). Meanwhile, the majority of abilities in the pretest were in the poor category, 17 respondents (68%). The majority of post test data were in the sufficient category, 16 respondents (64%). The results of the Wilcoxon test obtained a p value: 0.000 <0.05. This shows that there is an influence of health education using the PAIKEM method on the readiness and ability to face menarche in grade 5 and 6 female students at Wangkal II Public Elementary School. Health education using the LAICEF method can develop female students' innovation and creativity so that providing education on readiness and ability to face menarche can be effective and enjoyable for female students, and female students are not burdened by ongoing learning.

The purpose of this study was to determine the significant positive influence between the Sociodrama Method on the Creativity of Class VIII students of SMP Negeri 3 Paranginan, Humbang Hasundutan Regency, Academic Year 2024/2025. The method used in this study is a quantitative research method and the type of research is a pre-experimental design with the form of "One group pretest-posttest". The population is all students of class VIII of SMP Negeri 3 Paranginan who are Protestant Christians consisting of 2 classes totaling 47 people and a sample of 47 people was determined using the Nonprobability Sampling technique, namely Purposive Sampling. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 30 items. The results of the data analysis show that there is an influence of sociodrama on students' learning creativity as expected, as evidenced by the significant test obtained a calculated t value> t table (α = 0.05; dk = n-1 = 46) which is 9.524> 2.021, thus there is a significant influence between variable X and variable Y. Thus, H0 is rejected and Ha, namely there is a positive and significant influence between the Sociodrama Method on the Learning Creativity of Class VIII Students in the 2023/2024 Academic Year, is accepted.

Today's in digital era, graphic design skills have become one of the essential competencies, especially for students of Vocational High Schools (SMK) who are prepared to enter the workforce. However, challenges such as limited access to professional design software and a lack of adequate training often hinder students' creative development. Therefore, this training program is designed to enhance the graphic design skills of students at SMK Tri Sakti Lubuk Pakam by utilizing Canva. Canva was chosen as the main platform due to its ease of use, availability of various creative features, and accessibility in both free and paid versions. This program implements various methods, including theoretical and practical training, interactive workshops, and evaluation of students' design results. The activities will be conducted in stages, starting with an introduction to basic graphic design, exploring Canva features, and then applying them in creating various design works such as posters, promotional materials, and digital content. It is expected that through this training, students will improve their graphic design skills, making them more prepared to face the creative industry or develop their own business. Additionally, this program also aims to enhance the competitiveness of SMK Tri Sakti Lubuk Pakam graduates in the workforce and foster an innovative and creative culture among students.

This study aims to analyze the application of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) learning model in improving students' cognitive learning outcomes in science learning, especially in the material on the structure and function of plant tissues. The research was conducted at SMP Negeri 4 Satap Wori, with the research subjects in the form of 21 grade VIII students who had heterogeneous learning abilities. This study uses a class action research (PTK) approach in two cycles. In the first cycle, student learning outcomes showed that only 38.1% of students had completed, while 61.9% had not reached the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM). Based on the reflection of the first cycle, improvements were made in the second cycle by increasing student involvement, providing more motivation, and forming heterogeneous learning groups. The results in the second cycle showed a significant increase, with 85.7% of students achieving learning completeness in accordance with the KKM. The increase in learning completeness from the first cycle to the second cycle was 47.6%. This study concludes that the PBL model effectively improves students' critical thinking skills, creativity, and motivation and can help students solve problems independently and in groups. Therefore, applying the PBL model is recommended to continue to be used in learning that involves real-world problem-solving.

This study aims to analyze the effect of teacher guidance, teacher creativity, and teacher innovation on students' ability to work on projects (Project Based Learning) in social studies subjects in class VII SMP Negeri 6 Bulukumba. This study used a quantitative approach with total sampling technique, involving 49 students from two classes. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regression, t-test, and F-test through SPSS 26. The results showed that teacher guidance, teacher creativity, and teacher innovation each had a positive and significant effect on student ability. Simultaneously, the three variables also had a significant influence on students' ability to do social studies projects.

This study aims to analyze the effect of ability, creativity, and independent attitude of students on the skills of working on waste recycling projects in seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 6 Bulukumba. The study used a quantitative approach with a total sampling method of 49 students. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regression, t-test, and F-test with the help of SPSS 26. The results showed that the ability, creativity, and independent attitude of students had a positive and significant effect partially or simultaneously on the skills of working on waste recycling projects. The main finding of this study is that students' ability is the most dominant variable in influencing the skills of working on waste recycling projects.

Writing skills play an important role in students ' language development, especially at the elementary school level. However, many students have difficulty expressing thoughts and ideas in writing. This study aims to analyze the application of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) learning model in improving students ' writing skills and creativity. The Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) learning Model was chosen because it can integrate writing activities and develop students ' creativity. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results showed that the application of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) model can improve students ' writing skills, seen from their ability to construct sentences and convey ideas more structured and effective. In addition, student creativity also increased, where students were able to organize ideas, as well as pour them in writing with the right word selection.  The CIRC Model also encourages cooperation, critical thinking and student creativity. This study identifies several challenges in its application, so it is advisable to implement the CIRC model with good time management and effective classroom management strategies to achieve optimal results. This study concludes that the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) learning model is an effective approach to improve students ' writing skills and creativity in elementary school.

Coloring activities in early childhood as a basic foundation for improving fine motor skills. The purpose and objective of this coloring service is to stimulate the creativity of early childhood which has a positive effect as a vehicle for children's expression, color recognition, use of fingers, wrist skills and coordination between eyes and hands. The method approach used is through three stages, namely the preparation stage, the implementation stage and the evaluation stage of the activity. This service is located at the early childhood school RA AL HIKMAH Doroampel, Sumber Gempol, Tulungagung. The results of coloring activities in early childhood are obtained that students are able to express their art creations with various color combinations used, activities take place enthusiastically and conducively and improve fine motor skills of early childhood.

This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic Educational Guidance and Counseling in enhancing student participation and creativity in the Gebyar Muharram competition at the elementary school level in Sugarang Bayu Village, Bandar District, Simalungun Regency. This research employs a field research method with a descriptive qualitative approach, allowing the researcher to explore information in depth through direct observation and interviews with key informants such as the village head, students, and other related parties. The results reveal that Islamic Educational Guidance and Counseling plays a significant role in increasing student participation through approaches that involve motivation, confidence building, and exploring students' potential. This activity not only encourages student involvement in the competition but also has a positive impact on their character, such as fostering courage, self-confidence, and enthusiasm for learning. The guidance strategies applied, including group discussions (FGD), problem-solving activities, and creative task assignments, have proven effective in developing student creativity. Moreover, collaboration with the community and parents in skill training has further strengthened the relationship between the school, family, and community. This study concludes that the role of Islamic Educational Guidance and Counseling not only enhances student participation in competitions but also positively influences the holistic development of their character and skills. The findings highlight the importance of active involvement from counselors, teachers, and the community in creating a supportive and enjoyable Islamic learning environment.

Social media is one of the communication tools that has become an integral part of everyday life, especially for teenagers and the younger generation. This study focuses on the TikTok application. TikTok can affect children's moral character. Strong moral education is very important to protect children from the negative impacts of TikTok. This research method adopts a qualitative approach with a focus on in-depth interviews with students of SMA Negeri 10 Medan. The results of the study show that the use of TikTok among students at SMA Negeri 10 Medan has positive and negative impacts. The positive impacts include increased creativity, skills, and self-confidence, while the negative impacts include gadget addiction, the spread of age-inappropriate content, and academic disruption. Teachers' efforts to overcome these negative impacts involve education, supervision, and the use of TikTok for more positive purposes. Thus, it is important for students at SMA Negeri 10 Medan to use TikTok wisely and responsibly, and to understand the moral values ​​that are important in everyday life.

This study explores the relationship between teacher professionalism and student learning outcomes in Civic Education at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Medan. It focuses on how teacher participation, teaching activities, and challenges influence the learning process. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, with data collected through interviews and surveys. The findings reveal that teachers' professional competencies, particularly in lesson planning, the use of varied teaching media, and providing remediation, significantly improved students' knowledge acquisition. Despite challenges such as curriculum changes and limited resources, teachers like Ibu Monalisa Tarigan, S.Pd actively engage in professional development programs to enhance their teaching effectiveness. The study highlights the importance of teacher preparation, creativity, and individualized attention in creating a productive learning environment. It concludes that teacher professionalism has a positive impact on both cognitive and creative student outcomes.

This study discusses the comparative implementation of the 2013 Curriculum (K13) and the Independent Curriculum in elementary education at UPT SD Negeri 060816. The main focus of this study is to analyze the differences in implementation, identify the challenges and advantages of each curriculum, and evaluate their impact on learning effectiveness. The research method used is observation and interviews with grade 4 and 6 teachers as the main respondents. The results of the study show that the 2013 Curriculum is more structured with complete learning materials, while the Independent Curriculum provides flexibility for teachers and students in the project-based learning process. However, there are significant challenges in the implementation of the Independent Curriculum, including limited learning resources, demands for teacher creativity, minimal parental participation, and difficulties in project-based assessments. However, both curricula have their respective advantages in developing student competencies. This study is expected to contribute to understanding the effectiveness of both curricula at the elementary education level and become a reference for policy makers in improving the quality of learning in schools.