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This community service program focuses on strengthening cultural literacy and local wisdom understanding among students at SMA YPK Medan. The aim was to foster a deeper appreciation of local culture, values, and traditions, integrating them into the educational process to support sustainable cultural preservation. The program involved participatory methods, including workshops, cultural discussions, and creative student projects that showcased the students' interpretations of local heritage. The initiative was designed to bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and modern education, promoting active student engagement and raising awareness of the importance of cultural heritage. The involvement of local community leaders, educators, and the school administration was pivotal in ensuring the success of the program. Results showed increased student enthusiasm towards local culture, as well as a heightened sense of pride and responsibility towards preserving it. The program's potential for sustainability lies in its integration into the school curriculum and its scalability to other educational institutions.

Kejatmikaan counseling emerged as a unique approach to counseling practice in Indonesia, based on the teachings of Kyai Samin Surosentiko that integrates social and spiritual values. Within the context of Indonesia's cultural diversity, this counseling system aims to combine international theories with local wisdom. This research explores important elements in Kyai Samin's teachings, including self-management, social awareness, and patterns of human relationships. A hermeneutic qualitative method was used to explore the basic philosophy and key concepts underlying Kejatmikaan counseling. The findings show that this approach does not only focus on solving clients' problems, but also encourages self-development and deeper awareness, resulting in individuals behaving positively in daily life. Therefore, Kejatmikaan counseling is expected to be a model of counseling practice that is harmonious with the cultural values of the community. The results of this study include: (1) Basic philosophy, (2) Main concepts, (3) Objectives of Kejatmikaan counseling, (4) Counseling relationships, (5) Counseling techniques.

Fairy tales are an important part of oral literature that reflects the cultural values and local wisdom of the community that supports them. This study aims to explore the values and meanings of local wisdom in the fairy tale "Mentiko Batuah" , a folk tale from Aceh that is rich in moral messages and cultural symbolism. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a hermeneutic approach and content analysis. Data were collected through literature and documentation studies, then analyzed to reveal the cultural messages contained in the narrative structure, characters, conflicts, and symbols in the story. The results of the study show that "Mentiko Batuah" contains various local wisdom values, such as honesty, responsibility, justice, and criticism of greed and betrayal. This story also functions as a medium for character formation and strengthening the cultural identity of the Acehnese people. Thus, this fairy tale not only acts as a means of entertainment, but also as an educational instrument that has relevance in the context of cultural and moral learning. This research is expected to be a contribution to the preservation of oral literature and the development of local cultural literacy studies in Indonesia.

This study aims to examine the role of baju bodo as a symbol of the cultural identity of the Bugis-Makassar community and its preservation efforts in the modern era. Baju bodo is one of the oldest traditional clothes in Indonesia that has high historical, symbolic, and philosophical value. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews and literature studies. The results of the study indicate that baju bodo not only functions as a body cover, but also represents social status, local aesthetic values, and cultural wisdom that is passed down from generation to generation. The transformation of the design, color, and material of baju bodo is an adaptive strategy to remain relevant amidst the development of the times without eliminating its traditional meaning. This innovation allows baju bodo to be used in modern contexts such as formal events, education, and fashion shows. This study emphasizes the importance of collaboration between cultural communities, government, and local designers to maintain the sustainability of cultural heritage. Thus, baju bodo remains a symbol of the Bugis-Makassar cultural identity that is alive, developing, and proud in the modern era

The digital era has brought significant transformation in the lives of young people, creating both opportunities and challenges for the expression of spiritual values. This study aims to identify and analyze the implementation of the values of Christus Vivit as a spiritual guide for young people in facing the challenges of the digital age. Through a literature review method, this research examines various sources related to Christus Vivit and its relevance to contemporary digital phenomena. The research findings identify four key values of Christus Vivit that are relevant for young people in the digital era: a personal relationship with the living Christ as a spiritual foundation in facing the influx of digital information; freedom and responsibility in the digital realm to filter information and adopt a critical attitude; solidarity and authentic community as an alternative to shallow virtual connections; and discernment and digital wisdom. These findings imply the need for the development of a spiritual mentoring model that integrates Christus Vivit values with digital competencies, so that young people can become wise users of technology while authentically practicing the Christian faith amid the complexities of the digital world.

This study aims to explore and analyze the mechanisms of participatory communication in community-based tourism development, with a focus on strengthening community participation and understanding the dynamics of communication in community-based tourism development in Jatiluwih Tourism Village. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, using purposive sampling techniques. Jatiluwih Tourism Village was selected due to its status as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 2012 and its significant potential for community-based tourism development, despite the community participation remaining suboptimal. Key informants include community leaders, tourism village managers, and community members directly involved in managing tourism based on local wisdom. Primary data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews, while secondary data were obtained from relevant documents and reports. Data validity was ensured through triangulation by comparing interview results, observations, and documents. The findings reveal that participatory communication—through access, voice, and control—plays a crucial role in the development of community-based tourism in Jatiluwih Tourism Village. While it has had positive impacts, gaps in control highlight the need for more inclusive mechanisms to ensure equitable community participation. This study underscores the importance of applying participatory communication to realize inclusive and sustainable community-based tourism.    

Melemang tradition is a form of local wisdom of the people of Karang Raja Village, Muara Enim, which is held every 10th of Muharram. This tradition not only has cultural values, but also has social and religious values such as gotong royong, caring, and sharing. However, in the midst of modernisation and the declining interest of the younger generation in traditional culture, the question arises of how best to keep the Melemang tradition from disappearing. The purpose of this research is to study ways to preserve the Melemang culture and develop methods that can be used to introduce the culture to the general public. This research uses a descriptive-analytical approach and a qualitative approach through, interviews, and literature research. The results showed that the involvement of the younger generation is necessary to preserve the Melemang tradition. It is hoped that this effort will strengthen cultural identity and introduce the melemang tradition to the general public.

Gotong royong is a cultural value deeply embedded in Indonesian society, especially in Penglipuran Village, Bali. This village preserves local wisdom that prioritizes togetherness and cooperation in various aspects of life. This study aims to analyze the implementation of gotong royong values in the daily lives of Penglipuran residents and how these values are taught to younger generations. Using a qualitative method with in-depth interviews, the findings reveal that gotong royong is practiced in environmental cleanliness, traditional ceremonies, and other social activities. These values are passed down through informal education within families and project-based activities in schools. Despite the lack of financial support from the government, the community maintains the spirit of gotong royong through social sanctions for those who do not participate. This study highlights how local wisdom can serve as an effective medium for instilling the values of gotong royong in younger generations.

This research aims to examine and understand how the tradition of “Maragat Tuak Bagot” (tapping palm sap) in the Batak community in the Central Tapanuli region reflects an ecological imagination that is in line with the principles of Catholic Eco-Theology (Laudato Si). This tradition is a cultural practice that contains ecological and spiritual meaning, in which the Batak people in the Central Tapanuli utilize natural resources in a sustainable manner and with full respect for the environment. Through a Catholic Eco-Theology approach, this research seeks to explore the theological values ​​contained in this tradition and how these values ​​are lived out in society. The research method used is qualitative and literature study. Field data was obtained by conducting in-depth interviews with community leaders and practitioners of the “Maragat Tuak Bagot” tradition. The research results show that the “Maragat Tuak Bagot” tradition not only has a socio-cultural function but also contains deep ecological messages. This practice contains reflections on the importance of maintaining natural balance, respecting creation, and involving the spiritual dimension. Apart from that, the “Maragat Tuak Bagot” tradition also represents the relationship between humans and nature which is in line with Catholic Eco-Theological teachings about human’s moral responsibility to care for the earth as a shared home. The results of this research provide an important contribution in enriching the discourse on ecology and theology in Indonesia, as well as offering a new perspective in environmental conservation efforts based on local wisdom and religious values.

The condition of coral reefs in Bali, especially in Badung Regency, is severely damaged due to waste from tourism activities. Conflicts of interest between traditional fishermen and tourism operators as well as limited funding are inhibiting factors for restoration efforts. This research aims to formulate ecological empowerment strategies based on multi-stakeholder collaboration in sustainable coral reef restoration in coastel areas of Bali. The method used is a literature study with a qualitative descriptive approach that utilizes secondary data sources. Some areas such as Nusa Penida show restoration success thanks to collaboration between NGOs and local communities. SWOT analysis shows the potential for ecotourism development as an opportunity for coral reef sustainability, but the threat from climate change remains a concern. The results emphasize that cross-actor collaboration, active community participation, and the support of local values such as Tri Hata Karana can increase restoration effectiveness. The implications of this research point to the importance of community capacity building, collaborative policy support, and local wisdom-based approaches as the basis for inclusive and sustainable marine conservation strategies.  

This research aims to develop online mathematics learning tools based on the local wisdom of Papua in the form of Lesson Plan and E-Worksheet products that are oriented to students' critical thinking skills and mathematical problem-solving in materials of polyhedra which (1) validity aspects, (2) practicality aspects, (3) effectiveness aspects. The cultures used in this research are the kariwari traditional house and the kaki seribu traditional house as illustrations to explain the concept of polyhedra. The research method is research and development (R&D) using the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) development design model. The subjects in this study are 8 students who are in grade VIII at Golden Gate Junior High School, Sorong City. The instruments used in this study are validation sheets, learning implementation observation sheets, teacher response questionnaires, student response questionnaires, and tests. The learning tool is valid if the results of the experts' assessment are at least in the "good" category. Learning tools are said to be practical if the results of teacher’s responses, student responses, and observations of learning implementation are at least in the "good" category. The learning tool is effective if the percentage of students who complete the critical thinking skills test and the math problem-solving ability test is at least 60%. This research produced online learning tools in Lesson Plan and E-Worksheet mathematics form based on local Papuan wisdom oriented to critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills of grade VIII junior high school students on flat-side space building materials. The validation results show that the product developed meets the valid criteria with a good category. The results of the test show that the product developed meets the practicality and effectiveness criteria. Practicality achieved the category “very good” based on teacher assessment, student responses, and the observation of learning implementation. Effectiveness achieves the effective category based on the test of critical thinking skills and mathematical problem-solving. The percentage of students who completed the critical-thinking skills test reached 87.50%, and the mathematical problem-solving ability test reached 75.00%.

The moral crisis experienced by Generation Z in the digital era is a major challenge triggered by globalization and rapid technological developments. This generation is often influenced by digital culture that can shift important moral values. Education, especially Islamic education, plays a key role in addressing this problem by instilling moral values, digital ethics, and social responsibility. Islamic education can help shape the character of the younger generation by equipping them with strong morality, critical thinking, and the ability to navigate the digital world wisely. Therefore, it is important to integrate moral and spiritual education so that Generation Z can face it with integrity and wisdom. Islamic education that prioritizes the values ​​of faith and ethics has the potential to be the main solution in facing this moral crisis.

This research aims to examine character education development strategies integrated into elementary school curriculum. Character education becomes an integral part of student personality formation that needs to be instilled from an early age. Through a descriptive qualitative approach, this research analyzes various strategies for implementing character education in curriculum, learning, and elementary school culture. The results show that character education development in elementary school curriculum can be carried out through four main strategies: (1) integration of character values in subjects, (2) development of character-based school culture, (3) learning based on traditional games containing local wisdom values, and (4) involvement of parents and community in character formation. The implementation of these strategies requires systematic planning, commitment from all education stakeholders, and continuous evaluation to ensure the achievement of character education goals.

This Community Service Program (PKM) is designed to enhance students' knowledge and practical skills in public service, while also promoting local economic empowerment through the organization of a campus bazaar that highlights local wisdom. Held at the Lancang Kuning Dumai College of Administrative Sciences, the program involved collaboration between lecturers, students, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and the wider community. Using a participatory approach, students played an active role in planning, implementing, and evaluating the bazaar, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world context. The program provided valuable hands-on experience in public service delivery, business management, and marketing, focusing on products derived from local traditions and culture. For local MSMEs, the bazaar served as an opportunity to increase product sales and expand their marketing reach, strengthening their presence in the community. The program successfully demonstrated the power of collaboration between educational institutions and local businesses in fostering economic development. By aligning academic activities with community needs, this initiative contributes to creating a sustainable local economy, emphasizing the importance of local wisdom in modern business practices.

This article examines the concept of wisdom in Proverbs 1:7 as an ethical guideline for the growth of Christian faith. In the midst of modern challenges such as moral relativism, secularization, and the crisis of spiritual authority, a re-understanding of Biblical wisdom becomes a significant theological urgency. Through a hermeneutical-theological approach, this study integrates exegesis of the text of Proverbs 1:7 with contextual analysis and ethical reflection to show that the “fear of the LORD” is the epistemological and moral foundation of the believer's life. Wisdom, in the biblical sense, functions not only as a rational faculty, but also as a divine gift that shapes character, deepens relationship with God, and enables believers to live ethically in society. The results show that the growth of true Christian faith is reflected in an active spirituality and ethical actions that are rooted in a God-fearing relationship. Thus, Proverbs 1:7 is not only a theological basis, but also relevant as a practical principle in shaping an authentic and transformative Christian life in the contemporary era.

The aim of this research is to show how to maintain the existence of the sharia accounting profession in the era of industrial revolution 5.0 in Indonesia. The research method is qualitative with the type of literature study. The results of the research are that strategies for maintaining the existence of the sharia accounting profession in the era of the industrial revolution 5.0 in Indonesia can still be maintained in various ways, namely: (1) Designing assignments that are non-routine and unstructured, where the performance of judgment and wisdom really requires a mindset. humans and special skills that can only be done by humans and cannot be done by technology such as robots or other technological tools; (2) Using Technical Skills and Ethics (TEQ) by understanding relevant technology and acting with ethics and a sense of responsibility not only to stakeholders in the world but to Allah SWT in the afterlife; (3) The duties of sharia accountants as supervisors of sharia-based industries provide great opportunities for sharia accountants to maintain their existence (4). There is no need to worry about the impending threat of industrial revolution 5.0 in the sharia accounting profession because technological developments cannot be prevented. However, what must be done is to adapt and improve the quality of accounting education by providing services both virtual and conventional and (5) Technology will never be able to replace the role of ethics and Islamic religious values ​​and principles in business concepts or transactions based on Islamic sharia.

This study aims to describe the presentation form of Rapa'i Geleng dance in Sanggar Pocut Baren MAN Model Banda Aceh. The method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through observation and interviews. The results showed that the presentation of Rapa'i Geleng dance consists of three stages and four acts, namely: seulaweut (opener), saleum (greeting), kisah (content), and lanie (closing). Each act has a distinctive structure of movement, Rapa'i beat, and poetry. In addition to functioning as entertainment, this performance is also a medium for proselytizing and preserving the cultural and religious values of the Acehnese people. The main property used is Rapa'i, Islamic nuanced closed clothing, and a movement system that reflects local wisdom.

This study aims to conduct an in-depth examination on the concept of Buddhist economic based on the principles of the Buddha’s teachings in the Sutta Pitaka. The methodology used in this research is descriptive qualitative with literature analysis, collecting data obtained from both primary and secondary sources. The primary source refers to the main Buddhist scripture, the Tipitaka, especially the Sutta Pitaka section. Secondary sources include books, journals, and articles relevant to the topic, which help to enrich the discussion on the concept of Buddhist economic. The research results show that the Buddhist economic is an approach that integrates the principles of Buddha’s teachings with the practice of wealth accumulation and management based on ethics and morality. Buddhism is a religion that emphasizes moral practice, so the right way to accumulate wealth is by not neglecting Buddhist morality. Human welfare should not be achieved by harming other beings or damaging the environment. Proper wealth management is the wisdom in using wealth to support the achievement of welfare. This study provides an important contribution to Buddhist knowledge about the correct strategies for wealth accumulation and management that support economic growth and welfare while prioritizing morality.

The transformation of digital leadership in education has become an urgent necessity amid rapid technological advancements and shifting social paradigms. This study aims to identify multiplying factors in digital leadership, examine strategies for accelerating transformation, and integrate Biblical leadership values within the digital context. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach through literature review, the paper finds that transformational leadership styles, distributed leadership, human resource digital competencies, innovation culture, technological infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making play crucial roles in enhancing digital leadership transformation. Moreover, values such as humility, wisdom, integrity, and love, as taught in the Bible, provide a strong moral foundation for leadership in the digital era. The study recommends capacity building for leaders, the development of learning communities, supportive policies, and the integration of ethical-spiritual values as key drivers for successful leadership transformation in education.

This study aims to analyze the representation of Pancasila values ​​in the painting Laskar Rakyat setting Siasat by Affandi. This painting is considered to have a strong philosophical meaning related to the struggle of the Indonesian people in maintaining independence. This study uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach (library research), where data is obtained from various written sources such as books, scientific journals, articles, and related documents. The data collection technique is carried out through the documentation method, while the data obtained is analyzed using content analysis techniques to identify symbols, colors, and visual elements that reflect the values ​​of Pancasila. The results of the study show that the painting Laskar Rakyat setting Siasat represents the five values ​​of Pancasila. The value of Belief in the One Almighty God is seen in the slogan "Once Independent, Always Independent" which reflects the belief that independence is a gift from God. The value of Just and Civilized Humanity is seen in the solidarity of the fighters without distinguishing backgrounds. The value of Indonesian Unity is realized through the togetherness of the fighters who develop a joint strategy. The value of Democracy Led by the Wisdom of Deliberation and Representation is depicted in the discussion scene among the fighters. Finally, the value of Social Justice for All Indonesian People is reflected through the painting of simple war equipment that shows the struggle of the common people in maintaining independence. This study confirms that works of art, especially Affandi's paintings, are able to be an effective medium in conveying moral messages, values ​​of friendship, and the spirit of struggle.