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The rapid development of technology and the dynamic global labor market require young generations, particularly Generation Z, to possess career readiness that is determined not only by technical skills but also by non-technical competencies, or soft skills. This study aims to analyze the role of soft skills, particularly creativity, in shaping the career preparedness and success of Generation Z. Literature synthesis indicates that Generation Z excels in digital literacy and technological adaptability but still faces challenges in social and emotional competencies, such as effective communication, empathy, and cross-generational collaboration. The imbalance between hard skills and soft skills affects work effectiveness, career mobility, and the ability to build professional networks. Creativity emerges as a strategic soft skill that enhances motivation, innovation, and productivity, and can be developed through the integration of soft and hard skills, project-based learning approaches, educational technology, and the strengthening of self-efficacy. The study also identifies challenges in fostering creativity in real workplace environments, including hierarchical organizational cultures and limited mechanisms for rewarding new ideas. Based on these findings, it is recommended that educational institutions, industries, and policymakers collaborate to create a sustainable ecosystem for soft skills development, enabling Generation Z to become innovative and adaptive change agents in a competitive global career landscape.  

In facing the challenges of the dichotomy of knowledge in the modern era, madrasas as Islamic educational institutions need to adjust the curriculum design that is relevant to the changing times, one form of development is by implementing an international standard madrasa curriculum. The purpose of this study is to reveal the strategies, challenges, obstacles and implications in implementing the development of a madrasa curriculum with international standards at MTs Tahfidz Yanbu'ul Qur'an Menawan Kudus. This study applies a Qualitative approach that is a case study, with data collection carried out through interviews, observations, and related documents. The findings of this study indicate that the method of implementing the curriculum at MTs Tahfidz Yanbu'ul Qur'an Menawan Kudus is formed from the integration of the Foundation curriculum, the Ministry of Religion, and the Innovative Curriculum which is then accumulated into intracurricular and extracurricular activities. The challenges and obstacles are caused by limited human resources, both teachers and student abilities. The implications for students are that it is able to produce students who have memorized the Qur'an and excel in the fields of foreign languages, research, science and technology, as shown by increased achievements in olympiads, science and robotics competitions.  

The decrease in student enthusiasm for learning at MAN 2 Blitar is caused by the limited physical references in the madrasah library, thus hindering the expansion of students' knowledge. To overcome this, madrasas provide Wi-Fi facilities as an alternative learning medium to increase learning motivation, especially in fiqh subjects. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study type. Data sources include Madrasah Heads, Curriculum Waka, Fiqh Teachers, and MAN 2 Blitar students. Data collection techniques are carried out through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis used data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing techniques, with the validity of the data tested through triangulation, extension of participation, and peer discussion. The focus of this research includes the urgency, implementation, and barriers and solutions for the use of Wi-Fi in increasing motivation to learn fiqh. The results show that the use of Wi-Fi is important because it can reduce the economic burden on students, facilitate the learning process, and create a varied and innovative learning atmosphere. The implementation of Wi-Fi is carried out through online article searches, the use of the Canva application for presentations and poster assignments, and the use of learning videos from YouTube. The obstacles faced include unstable networks, power outages, and misuse of internet access, which are overcome by the addition of routers, the provision of generators, as well as supervision and restrictions on the use of student devices.

The Merdeka Curriculum is a curriculum designed to provide flexibility to educational units in developing student-centered learning, including in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects. This research aims to describe the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum and analyze its impact on PAI learning at Manu Putra Buntet Pesantren Islamic School. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form of observation and interviews with the school's Vice Principal for Curriculum. The results show that the Merdeka Curriculum has been implemented in grades X and XI, while grade XII still uses the 2013 Curriculum due to an unfinished transition process. In its implementation, this curriculum strives to encourage student activity and integrate Islamic values according to the characteristics of the pesantren (Islamic boarding school) environment. However, students' adaptation to the active learning model is not yet optimal, so learning still tends to be teacher-centered. In addition, limitations in facilities and infrastructure such as projectors and technological devices also hinder the full implementation of innovative methods. Overall, the Merdeka Curriculum has a positive impact on strengthening religious character and contextualizing PAI learning but requires improved facilities and further mentoring for teachers and students so that the curriculum's goals can be optimally achieved.

This research is entitled “Implementation of Lumi H5P in Mathematics Learning Media at SDK PERO Using the MDLC Method.” The aim of this research is to create a digital-based interactive learning medium designed to enhance students’ understanding of the subject matter. media that can help students understand mathematics lessons, particularly on the topics of whole numbers and multiples, in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. The approach applied in this research is the MDLC method.. Each stage was carried out systematically to produce an interactive and high-quality learning media. The learning media application was developed using LUMI H5P, which provides various interactive features such as text, images, videos, and interactive exercises in the form of single choice sets and drag-and-drop activities. The results of the study show that the implementation of Lumi H5P-based learning media can increase students’ learning interest and facilitate their understanding of the material. Moreover, the simple interface design and user-friendly features make this application effective for both classroom learning and independent study. Therefore, the implementation of Lumi H5P in mathematics learning The media can act as an innovative solution to promote a learning process that is more engaging and effective.

This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the low participation of Catholic Youth in spiritual activities at St. Mikhael Kotabaru Parish. The research used a qualitative approach with a descriptive design to obtain an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon. Research subjects consisted of one Catholic Youth coordinator and six members selected purposively to represent diverse perspectives. Data collection techniques included unstructured interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The data were then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, which involves data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the low participation of Catholic Youth is influenced by both internal and external factors. Internal factors include low motivation, shyness, lack of self-confidence, unstable physical conditions, and the excessive use of social media, which often distracts youth from engaging in church life. Meanwhile, external factors consist of economic limitations, heavy school and work commitments, insufficient mentoring from religious leaders, negative peer influence, and minimal family support. These challenges collectively contribute to the declining interest and active involvement of Catholic Youth in spiritual activities. This research highlights the urgency of creating innovative spiritual activity programs that are more attractive and relevant to the needs of young people in the current era. In addition, optimizing mentoring and guidance from parish leaders, parents, and peers is crucial to strengthen motivation and a sense of belonging among Catholic Youth. By addressing both internal and external factors simultaneously, the church community can foster a more participative and dynamic youth movement. Therefore, strategic collaboration among religious leaders, families, and the youth themselves is essential in revitalizing Catholic Youth participation in church life.

This study aims to analyze the strategies used by business actors in facing local market competition through Porter's Five Forces Model approach, which includes: the threat of new entrants, the threat of substitute products, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of consumers, and the intensity of competition between competitors. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques were conducted through in-depth interviews with three categories of informants, namely business owners, employees, and consumers. Data analysis was conducted by identifying patterns, differences, and linkages between the strategies applied and aspects of Porter's Five Forces Model. The results showed that the main strendgth in local competition lies in the high intensity of competitors and the increasing number of alternative products offered. The integration strategy between online and offline marketing is proven to help dealers reach consumers more widely and build customer loyalty. The use of social media, digital promotions, and direct-to-consumer services such as exhibitions and local community partnerships are key to adaptation in the digital era. By understanding Porter's five aspects in depth, businesses can formulate strategies that are more adaptive, innovative, and highly competitive in the local market.

Technological advancements in education have led to major transformations, particularly with the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum, which emphasizes learning flexibility, student-centered approaches, and educator autonomy in developing innovative teaching methods. One of its essential aspects is the integration of technology for managing educational data, including student health records. At SMP IT Mutia Rahma, biannual student health monitoring has generated a growing volume of data, making it difficult to identify students experiencing psychological challenges. Adolescent mental health problems—such as learning stress, anxiety, and social pressure—can negatively affect academic performance if left unaddressed. This study aims to group students based on their mental health conditions to support more effective intervention strategies. The K-Means Algorithm, a data mining technique for clustering data by similarity, was employed to analyze student health data. The results show that in a three-cluster model, Cluster 2 represents students in a stable condition characterized by high resilience and low counseling needs, indicating good mental health and academic engagement. Meanwhile, Clusters 1 and 3 include students requiring further attention and support. This research demonstrates that the K-Means Algorithm can serve as an effective tool in identifying and categorizing student mental health conditions to improve school-based health management and early intervention programs.

This study discusses the design of artificial intelligence-based Al-Qur'an learning media through the Tahseen platform with a focus on the theme of Fastabiqul Khoirot. Al-Qur'an learning in the digital era faces challenges in the form of a lack of interest and involvement of students due to monotonous conventional methods. This study, through library research, aims to provide an overview of how to increase the efficiency of Al-Qur'an learning by integrating AI "Tarteel" Fastabiqul Khoirot Material in the learning process. This study considers the ethical and practical implications of the use of AI technology in religious learning and evaluates its impact on Al-Qur'an learning. In addition, this study also identifies various opportunities and challenges in the use of AI. The results of the study show that the AI “Tarteel” Fastabiqul Khoirot Material not only functions as a supplementary learning medium, but also proven effective in helping students improve their basic Quran reading skills. This success supports the use of applications as innovative learning solutions, while also confirming that technology-based learning, such as the Tarteel application, has great potential to be further developed to improve the quality of Quran education for all students . It is hoped that the results of this study can encourage wider adoption of AI technology in the education system, especially in the context of Quran learning. By strengthening the understanding of how best to utilize AI technology in Quran learning, it is hoped that a more effective and holistic approach can be developed.

This study aims to analyze and design Al-Islam learning media on the material of emulating the stories of the apostles Ulul Azmi through an engaging and effective digital storytelling approach to improve the understanding of fifth-grade students at SD MUTU Nunukan. Al-Islam learning, which emphasizes moral and spiritual values, requires innovative media to help students better understand and internalize exemplary attitudes from the prophets. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model, which is limited to two stages: analysis and design. The analysis stage focuses on identifying student characteristics, learning needs, and curriculum requirements related to Al-Islam subjects. Meanwhile, the design stage involves planning digital storytelling-based learning media that integrates visual, audio, and narrative elements aligned with learning objectives. The designed media is expected to support student-centered learning, increase motivation, and make learning activities more meaningful. Through digital storytelling, students are encouraged to actively engage with the content, understand the moral values of the apostles Ulul Azmi, and apply these values in daily life.

Adolescent girls are the most vulnerable group to iron deficiency during growth and menstruation. An innovative snack product gyoza substituted with tuna and added moringa leaves can be developed to increase protein and iron content. This study aimed to determine the effect of tuna substitution and moringa leaf addition on sensory evaluation of gyoza’s color, aroma, texture, and taste as a snack for adolescent girls with iron deficiency anemia. The research is a pure experimental research with a completely randomized design. The sensory test data collection technique was carried out on 35 untrained panelists. The 4 formulations developed, namely F1 (25g tuna substitution with the addition of 10g moringa leaves), F2 (50g tuna substitution with the addition of 10g moringa leaves), F3 (75g tuna substitution with the addition of 10g moringa leaves), and F4 (100g tuna substitution with the addition of 10g moringa leaves). Then it was analyzed using the Kruskal Wallis test and the Mann-Whitney test as a further test. The results of the four formulations showed that there was an effect of tuna substitution with the addition of moringa leaves on the texture and taste sensory test however, there was no effect of tuna substitution with the addition of moringa leaves on the color and aroma sensory test and the best product was obtained in F3. The results of the gyoza nutritional content test that was substituted with tuna and the addition of the best moringa leaves or F3 formula based on laboratory testing had a nutritional content of 11,25% protein and 0,022% iron per 100 grams of gyoza. It is hoped that further research will modify the amount of moringa leaves added to improve the organoleptic test of gyoza products by panelists and examine gyoza formulations for other nutritional content that has not been tested and economic value.

This study examines participatory leadership styles and their influence on organizational innovation in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Indonesia. Participative leadership involves subordinates actively in the decision-making process, which contributes to increased motivation, productivity, and individual performance within the organization. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study explores the concepts and practices of leadership and innovation applied in SOEs. The results show that participatory leadership not only increases employee engagement but also creates a collaborative and innovative work environment. By involving different generations in decision-making, leaders can leverage the experience of senior generations and fresh ideas from younger generations, thereby encouraging more creative and relevant innovation. The implications of this research indicate that the application of a participatory leadership style is very important for SOEs to strengthen their competitiveness, adapt to market changes, and make a significant contribution to national development. This research provides valuable insights for leadership development and innovation strategies in the SOE sector in Indonesia.

The modernization of smart grids through edge computing introduces significant cybersecurity challenges, most stemming from adversarial machine learning attacks that compromise distributed intelligence. Although Federated Learning is an appealing decentralized model training paradigm for edge smart grids, its resilience against coordinated injection and evasion attacks has not yet been thoroughly explored. To address this critical gap, we develop and evaluate a resilient Federated Learning model for edge-based innovative grid applications. Under a rigorous simulation-based experimental design, we created a controlled environment based on synthetic energy-demand data and implemented adversarial attack scenarios to ensure model robustness. We propose a resilience enhancement layer in our framework during the federated aggregation process to curtail malicious model updates and adversarial inferences. The results show significant improvement in the stability of the proposed model under attack, maintaining a robustness index above 0.62, whereas baseline approaches exhibit complete degradation. This corresponds to a reduction of approximately 34% in the attack impact rate across different-intensity attack scenarios, while maintaining high stability in aggregation. In addition to the adversarial testing framework in the domain of Federated Learning, this work provides a validated resilience model that secures analytics of smart grids without requiring access to raw data. Our methodology presents a resource-efficient alternative to physical testing and enables safe yet comprehensive security evaluation in critical infrastructure applications.

Game-based learning has emerged as a relevant instructional strategy to address the challenges of 21st-century education, including in Islamic Religious Education (PAI), which is often perceived as monotonous and less engaging for students. This study aims to describe the implementation of game-based learning in enhancing students’ learning motivation in the PAI subject at MA Yapina. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings indicate that the use of educational games—both digital and non-digital—creates a more interactive and enjoyable learning atmosphere while encouraging active student participation. Students demonstrated increased motivation, self-confidence, and interest in understanding religious concepts more deeply. In addition to boosting motivation, game-based activities contributed to better conceptual understanding through collaborative tasks and contextual simulations of Islamic values. However, several challenges were identified, including limited teacher competence in using game-based media and unequal availability of technological facilities. These findings suggest that game-based learning holds significant potential for PAI instruction but requires adequate teacher support and sufficient infrastructure to optimize its implementation. This study is expected to serve as a reference for developing innovative and creative learning strategies in Islamic Religious Education that align with the characteristics of digital-native learners.

This community service program aims to enhance entrepreneurial competence and creativity among vocational high school (SMK) students at Yayasan Al Kahfi  through a culinary business development and mentoring program. The activities focus on two key components: (1) operational business mentoring emphasizing basic food safety and production efficiency, and (2) a digital marketing workshop that trains students to create short promotional content for social media platforms. The study employs a qualitative descriptive approach through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results indicate a significant improvement in students’ understanding of food safety principles, culinary product innovation, and creative digital marketing skills. Furthermore, the program encourages students to develop an adaptive entrepreneurial mindset aligned with technological and market changes in the digital era. Collaboration between lecturers, vocational teachers, and students plays a crucial role in ensuring program sustainability and integrating the outcomes into the entrepreneurship curriculum. Overall, this program contributes to nurturing a generation of vocational youth who are independent, innovative, and ready to become entrepreneurs in the digital economy.

Private Islamic Religious Colleges (PTKIS) play a strategic role in developing superior human resources with Islamic character. However, in practice, many PTKIS face challenges in meeting higher education quality standards and achieving optimal accreditation. Accreditation assistance based on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and quality digitization are innovative solutions to improve the effectiveness of education quality management. OBE emphasizes the importance of learning outcomes integrated into the curriculum, learning process, and assessments that are measurable and relevant to the needs of the workplace. Meanwhile, quality digitization supports the efficient, transparent, and real-time management of academic data, forms, and accreditation reporting. Through the integration of these two approaches, PTKIS can improve accountability, accelerate the accreditation process, and ensure the achievement of sustainable quality standards. This article discusses the strategy of OBE-based accreditation assistance and quality digitization at the Tanggamus Islamic Education College, Lampung Province, highlighting the implementation process, obstacles encountered, and solution steps that can be applied to strengthen the PTKIS's internal quality assurance system.

The development of digital technology has changed global business patterns, including in Indonesia, through the growth of e-commerce, social media, and online platforms. This change opens up great opportunities for students as the educated young generation to develop online businesses. This research aims to explore students' online business readiness from a digital mindset perspective through a phenomenological study approach among students in Malang. The research focuses on online business readiness, digital mindset, attitudes towards technology, and the contribution of entrepreneurship learning, which are analyzed using the Theory of Planned Behavior framework(Ajzen, 1991) and Entrepreneurial Mindset Theory. The research used qualitative methods with in-depth interviews with online business students. The results show that students have a basic understanding of digital business, especially in utilizing social media and marketplaces. A positive attitude towards technology has been formed, indicated by perceived benefits and ease of use. However, a gap emerges between technical skills and long-term strategic planning capabilities. Innovation and problem-solving tend to be reactive, simply following trends, while psychological resistance such as fear of fraud and data security remain barriers. This research confirms that online business readiness is not only determined by technical skills, but also by the strengthening of an adaptive, innovative digital mindset. This research confirms that online business readiness is not only determined by technical skills, but also by strengthening an adaptive, innovative, and resilient digital mindset.The novelty of this research is the integration of TPB and Entrepreneurial Mindset Theory to understand students' readiness to face digital business challenges.

Science learning in elementary schools plays a vital role in fostering scientific thinking, curiosity, and critical thinking skills from an early age. However, classroom practices are still dominated by conventional methods that make students passive and less motivated, which affects their understanding of abstract concepts such as the states of matter and their changes. This study aims to describe the effectiveness of using Canva as an interactive learning medium to enhance the motivation and learning outcomes of fourth-grade elementary school students on the topic of states of matter and their changes. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method through literature review and theoretical experimentation. The study involved reviewing various scientific sources and conducting a simulated Canva-based learning activity that visualized changes in the states of matter through images, animations, and simple classroom experiments. The findings reveal that using Canva encourages active student participation, clarifies abstract science concepts, and creates an engaging learning experience. Canva has proven to be an effective and innovative medium that supports the principles of the Merdeka Curriculum, emphasizing creativity, collaboration, and independent learning.

This study explores the dynamics of organizational change and development in Islamic education from the perspective of visionary leadership, focusing on how vision and innovation serve as the driving forces of institutional transformation. The research object is an Islamic educational institution at the secondary level that seeks to adapt to modernization and quality improvement based on Islamic values. The main problem addressed in this study is the weak internalization of vision within organizational culture and the limited integration between spiritual and managerial aspects of leadership. The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of visionary leadership in directing organizational change and fostering adaptive, innovative, and value-driven development within Islamic education institutions. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method, using interviews, observations, and documentation as data collection techniques, analyzed thematically through the Miles and Huberman model. The findings reveal that visionary leadership builds a strategic direction grounded in Islamic values, promotes collective participation, and cultivates a culture of continuous innovation. The synthesis of results indicates that visionary leadership serves as the foundation for effective organizational transformation, harmonizing spirituality and innovation to create an excellent and value-oriented educational institution. In conclusion, strengthening leadership vision is essential to ensure the sustainability and relevance of Islamic education in the modern era.

The flipped classroom model emerges as an innovative pedagogical approach that fosters active student participation and cultivates personal responsibility for learning, particularly within the context of distance education. This method presents a valuable alternative for delivering practical-oriented courses such as Applied Ethnomusicology. In practice, the instructor’s role shifts from a traditional knowledge transmitter to a learning facilitator whose responsibilities include guiding, inspiring, and supporting students in achieving optimal learning outcomes. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of implementing the flipped classroom model in the online learning of the rapa’i musical instrument at the Department of Performing Arts, Syiah Kuala University. Additionally, it seeks to describe the subjective perceptions and responses of both students and lecturers toward this instructional approach. Online learning was conducted using Zoom Meeting as the primary platform for synchronous interaction, supported by WhatsApp for content distribution and communication. A formative research methodology was employed, involving 20 students enrolled in the Applied Ethnomusicology course. Qualitative data were collected through observations of each flipped classroom phase and in-depth interviews with participants. Quantitative analysis was conducted to assess effectiveness via N-gain calculations. Results indicate that all stages of the flipped classroom model were successfully implemented, and the online learning process proceeded adequately despite challenges such as limited internet access and the scarcity of personal rapa’i instruments. Quantitatively, the model demonstrated moderate effectiveness, with an N-gain value of 0.3. Overall, students displayed high levels of enthusiasm and consistent engagement during each learning session, reflecting a significant increase in learning involvement.