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Technology-enhanced interactive learning in Christian religious education holds great potential for enhancing students' learning motivation and understanding of Christian values. This article discusses the crucial role of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers in designing and implementing this approach, as well as the challenges encountered in the process. Interactive learning leverages tools and platforms such as Classpoint, Slido, and other applications to create a dynamic and contemporary learning environment. Teachers are tasked with selecting and adapting Christian religious content that meets students' needs while utilizing interactive features to enhance student engagement. Challenges including limited technology access, inadequate technological skills, and resistance to change are also addressed within the context of technology integration in religious education. By combining technological innovation with appropriate pedagogical approaches, teachers can maximize the potential of interactive learning to create meaningful and effective learning experiences that deepen students' understanding and application of Christian values in everyday life.    

In the digital era that continues to develop, digitalization is a crucial aspect for business transformation in various sectors, including the coffee shop industry. This study investigates the influence of digitalization on the coffeeshop business by taking a case study at AADK Malang. This research identifies the challenges and incentives faced by AADK in adopting digital technology, as well as its impact on an inclusive business environment. Through bibliometric analysis and case studies, it was found that digitalization provides significant benefits in the form of increased operational efficiency and expanded customer reach, but also raises challenges such as initial investment costs, data security and system integration. The results of this research are that the challenges faced in implementing digitalization include significant initial investment costs, system integration difficulties, employee training, data security, and changes in organizational culture. However, the drive to adopt inclusive business models through digitalization is also strong, including increased accessibility, better customer engagement, operational process optimization and market expansion    

Manufacturing companies are working hard to maximize the use of their information technology, especially on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, in today's sophisticated, competitive, and technology-driven environment. By leveraging a central database and operating in a consistent system environment, ERP systems unify all company activities. This integrated system can combine information from multiple departments to make decision making easier and better suited to the internal and external needs of the business. The choice of an ERP system is an important investment intended to improve the financial, strategic and profitable performance of a company. This study clarifies the key factor of success faced by manufacturing companies while utilizing ERP software.    

Manufacturing companies are working hard to maximize the use of their information technology, especially on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, in today's sophisticated, competitive, and technology-driven environment. By leveraging a central database and operating in a consistent system environment, ERP systems unify all company activities. This integrated system can combine information from multiple departments to make decision making easier and better suited to the internal and external needs of the business. The choice of an ERP system is an important investment intended to improve the financial, strategic and profitable performance of a company. This study clarifies the key factor of success faced by manufacturing companies while utilizing ERP software.

Information systems and technology have many important roles for higher education, such as improving quality to support operations, management and decision-making functions. Most of the information systems currently available are not widely available and are not yet integrated with each other. One of them is within the Faculty of Science and Technology (SAINTEK). An information technology integration service is needed to meet user needs in accessing, using, and utilizing information systems. The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) is a framework for enterprise architecture that provides a comprehensive approach to planning, designing, and implementing enterprise information architecture, adopting 5 phases of the 10 existing phases, namely, Preliminary Phase, Architecture Vision, Business Architecture, Information System Architecture, and Technology Architecture the results of this research are architectures from these 5 phases so that they can provide an overview and ease of information technology integration. 

This research analyzes teachers' perceptions and practices regarding technology integration in English language teaching within the Indonesian educational context. Using a mixed methods approach, this study involved 120 English teachers from various educational levels (primary, junior high, senior high, and higher education) through an online survey, with 15 teachers selected for in-depth interviews and classroom observations. The findings reveal a gap between teachers' positive perceptions of technology (M=4.21 on a 5-point scale) and actual implementation in teaching practices (M=3.15). Statistical analysis identified four main factors influencing technology integration: teachers' digital competence (β=0.43, p<0.01), institutional support (β=0.38, p<0.01), teachers' pedagogical beliefs (β=0.35, p<0.01), and infrastructure accessibility (β=0.32, p<0.01). Qualitative data revealed that while teachers acknowledge the potential of technology to increase student motivation and create authentic language learning environments, they face challenges in aligning technology use with learning objectives, classroom management, and learning assessment. This research provides recommendations for teacher professional development and educational policies that support effective technology integration in English language teaching.

This research aims to uncover the symbolic meaning of stupas placed in front of houses of Buddhist communities affiliated with Vihara Mahanama in Semanding Village, Central Java. Stupas as architectural and symbolic elements hold important positions in religious practice and cultural identity of local Buddhist communities. This study employs a qualitative approach using case study methods with ethnographic perspectives. Data collection techniques include field observations, in-depth interviews with Buddhist communities and vihara leaders, and visual documentation. Data were analyzed descriptively-interpretively using symbolic anthropology frameworks and semiotic architecture theory to reveal symbolic meanings contained in the form, placement, and social function of stupas in daily life. The results show that stupas are not merely religious ornaments, but represent multiple layers of meaning: spiritual values, cosmic symbolism, protection, and markers of Buddhist cultural identity in predominantly non-Buddhist environments. Stupa symbolism also reflects processes of cultural adaptation and spirituality rooted in the social dynamics of the Semanding Village community. This research contributes to understanding the integration of Buddhist symbols in contemporary Indonesian society and their role in maintaining religious identity in multicultural contexts, while also providing insights into the domestication of sacred symbols in everyday spaces.

Customer engagement is a crucial component of successful e-commerce platforms in the digital age, especially in rapidly growing regions like Southeast Asia. This research analyzes engagement strategies used by top e-commerce companies to retain customers and increase brand loyalty. Using a case study approach, data were collected from various platforms, focusing on user experience, loyalty programs, and digital marketing tactics. The findings reveal that personalized marketing and seamless mobile integration play significant roles in customer engagement. The paper concludes with recommendations for e-commerce businesses looking to improve customer interaction and loyalty in competitive digital landscapes.

The goal of democratic reform is to build an efficient and effective government management structure. Good governance, reflected from top to bottom, is demonstrated through the efficiency of civil servants in a country. This research focuses on the Badan Kepegawaian Daerah (BKD) of Batam City, as its performance reports reveal issues in evaluating employee performance. While BKD Batam has adhered to Government Regulation No. 46 of 2011 on Employee Performance Appraisal in the Execution of Official Duties, the current evaluation method is not effectively implemented. This regulation is expected to contribute positively by assisting government agencies in assessing the performance of their employees. The study combines qualitative methodology with a descriptive field research approach and inductive theoretical perspective. The aim is to describe and analyze the effectiveness of performance appraisal at BKD Batam, along with identifying the factors that hinder effective evaluation. Using interactive data analysis techniques, the findings conclude that BKD Batam's current performance evaluation system is ineffective due to its lack of integration with established standards and performance indicators. The key factors hindering effective performance evaluation include: 1) the subjective nature of the current evaluation; 2) the improper placement of civil servants in positions not aligned with their educational background; 3) the lack of strong understanding regarding the importance of performance evaluation among both evaluators and those being evaluated; and 4) a decline in supervision during the performance evaluation process.

There are still many students who do not fully understand the ethics of digital communication, as can be seen from the way digital communication is not ethical for students to lecturers through WhatsApp shared by private campuses in Mataram City. On the other hand, the concern of campus institutions about this is still not optimal, causing the increasing prevalence of unethical digital communication between students and lecturers. The purpose of the research is to explore and examine the integration of ethno-digital ethic values that can be applied in campus habituation, as well as its influence on strengthening communication ethics and social trust of students in Mataram City. The research method to be used is a mixed method with a concurrent triangulation design. The location of the research is in Mataram City. This research was conducted by involving 157 informants and respondents consisting of 132 students, 10 education staff, 10 lecturers, and 5 campus leaders from five universities in Mataram City. This research was carried out in several stages, initial and follow-up observation, tests, and analysis. The results of the study show that ethno-digital ethic values integrated into campus habituation through academic and non-academic activities have a positive impact on strengthening communication ethics and social trust among Mataram City students. The integration of traditional ethical values with digital norms not only provides a strong moral framework for students but also creates a more inclusive and trusting social climate.

This research explores the integration of the Duano tribe's shellfish manongkah tradition into science education to develop culturally relevant learning modules. This research aims to address the gap between local wisdom and its application in science learning, increasing students' understanding and appreciation of their cultural heritage. A qualitative approach was used by conducting surveys and interviews with the Duano tribe community and distributing questionnaires to teachers and students in the Indragiri Hilir coastal area as many as 40 respondents. The findings in this research are that the shellfish Manongkah tradition can be integrated into learning. Furthermore, many teachers and students know about the Manongkah Shell tradition, have never carried out culture-based learning, there is a lack of teaching materials at school, and teachers lack understanding of culture-based learning. This research highlights the importance of contextual learning in preserving cultural traditions while providing practical solutions to today's educational challenges. In conclusion, to overcome this problem, it is necessary to develop a science learning module based on the Manongkah Shellfish tradition so that apart from overcoming this problem, it is hoped that it will be able to improve students' 21st century skills.

This study aims to Determination of factor prices is an essential element in the economic system that includes aspects of production and distribution. In the perspective of Islamic economics, factor pricing not only relies on economic efficiency, but must also pay attention to the principle of distributive justice in line with Islamic values.  The research method uses a qualitative approach with a literature review or library reaseach. The data used in this study are sourced from various literature books and scientific articles. The results of the study discuss the concept of factor pricing based on the theory of marginal products, labor markets, time allocation, equilibrium, and return on investment without usury. The analysis focused on the link between economic efficiency and fair distribution in accordance with maqashid sharia. The results show that optimal factor pricing within a sharia framework can support market equilibrium, increase labor productivity, and promote income distribution across different sectors of the economy. In addition, sharia-based policy interventions are needed to overcome market distortions and ensure the realization of holistic economic justice.

Aceh Reintegration Boards based in the city of Banda Aceh and the extension of subordination at the district level is carried out by the Aceh Reintegration Agency implementing unit (SATPEL-BRA) in accordance with what is stated in Aceh Qanun Number 6 of 2015 concerning the Aceh Reintegration Agency article 1 number 15 which reads Reintegration Agency Implementing Unit Aceh Regency/City, hereinafter referred to as the BRA Regency/City Unit. The aim of this research is to find out the performance of SATPEL-BRA in Kab. Aceh is currently carrying out its main duties and functions in maintaining peace in Aceh, especially in the District. Central Aceh, the method used is descriptive qualitative by describing it in a detailed manner and data collection is carried out by in-depth interviews. The results of this research regarding the fulfillment of rights and the touch of programs have apparently not been effective enough, although various efforts have been made to improve the welfare of GAM combatants, political prisoners and political prisoners, but they have not been effective enough in terms of fulfilling justice for victims affected by the Aceh conflict, for example there are still cases Conflict victims still do not receive assistance from BRA, this is due to factors and obstacles such as limited budgets which hinder the optimal implementation of programs and activities. Lack of coordination between various related parties, both internal and external, causes inefficiency in carrying out tasks. Resistance from several parties to proposed changes or new innovations can hinder development and performance improvement. The policies taken by the central and regional governments greatly influence BRA's performance because the budget for the District Implementation Unit. Cities depend on whether or not there is a budget provided by the local government.

This research is part of an effort to solve waste management issues in Sleman Regency, focusing on measuring and evaluating the Zero Waste Index (ZWI) in the Green Open Space (RTH) Denggung, Sleman. The resource substitution method was used to assess the efficiency and potential for waste reduction in the area. Based on field data and calculations using the ZWI formula, it was found that the ZWI value in RTH Denggung is very low, only 0.14, meaning that only about 14% of resources are recovered from the waste management system. This indicates that waste management in the area is not yet optimal, necessitating improvement and innovation efforts. The proposed strategies include enhancing the recycling of plastic, paper, and styrofoam waste, as well as developing composting for food scraps and other organic waste. The implementation of stricter policies related to waste management, public awareness campaigns, and the integration of zero waste initiatives are expected to improve the ZWI value. This effort is hoped to be part of the solution to waste management in Indonesia and serve as a best practice example for waste management in RTH or other public spaces..

Quantum computing has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize numerical methods in scientific research. This study explores the integration of quantum algorithms to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of computational techniques used in solving complex scientific problems. The objective of this research is to investigate how quantum computing can address limitations in classical numerical methods, particularly in areas such as optimization, simulation, and data analysis. By employing quantum-enhanced algorithms, such as quantum Monte Carlo and quantum machine learning, the study demonstrates significant improvements in processing speed and solution quality. The findings highlight the capability of quantum computing to tackle challenges in high-dimensional computations and provide novel insights into scientific phenomena. These advancements have profound implications for disciplines ranging from physics and chemistry to material science and beyond, paving the way for a new era of computational-driven discoveries.

The rapid advancement of artificial Intelligence in education and employment necessitates that universities generate graduates capable of adapting to the future of artificial Intelligence. Numerous studies have examined the adaptation and challenges of implementing AI among students. This study aims to identify the essential values and their incorporation into curricula to enhance students' preparedness for the contemporary workforce influenced by Artificial Intelligence. The study used a qualitative method, using literature studies and empirical studies. The study's findings indicate that students must possess seven skills to effectively compete with advancements in AI technology: problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and innovation, communication, collaboration, digital data literacy, and ethical judgment. With these skills, students can control and collaborate with technology, making production performance more effective, efficient, and high quality. Acquiring skills to navigate the AI era can be achieved by incorporating Logic, Philosophy, English, Business Management, Research Methodology, Entrepreneurship, and Ethics courses.

This systematic review investigates the significant role of ChatGPT in higher education, with a specific focus on its influence on academic writing. Utilizing insights from 17 peer-reviewed articles published between 2022 and 2024, it evaluates ChatGPT's features, advantages, and challenges in assisting both students and educators. ChatGPT enhances efficiency by automating repetitive tasks such as grammar correction, sentence restructuring, and formatting, allowing students to focus on critical thinking and content refinement. Its ability to enhance language, correct grammar, and maintain structural coherence proves especially valuable for non-native English speakers, fostering greater accessibility and fairness in academic writing. Moreover, ChatGPT fosters creativity through brainstorming support, simplifies technical explanations for diverse academic audiences, and enhances iterative learning by providing real-time feedback on coherence, language, and argumentation. The study underscores the risks of bias in AI-generated content and the possibility of worsening educational disparities due to unequal access to advanced AI technologies. Establishing clear institutional policies and ethical guidelines is essential to address these concerns and ensure responsible AI use. The review concludes that ChatGPT is a powerful tool for improving academic writing and learning in higher education. However, its success relies on a balanced integration of AI's capabilities with sound pedagogical practices to uphold academic integrity and encourage independent critical thinking.

Indonesia, an archipelago with rich culture and diverse ethnic groups, is faced with the challenge of maintaining national unity. National integrity, defined as a state in which all people have a sense of unity and love for the country, is an important parameter to achieve this goal. This paper discusses the urgency of national integration as one of the parameters of national unity. First, national integration can strengthen the sense of unity by fostering a sense of patriotism and nationalism among the people. Second, national integration can increase national stability by reducing the potential for conflict and division between community groups. Third, national integration can spur national development by creating a conducive and safe atmosphere for the implementation of development. Fourth, national integration can increase the nation's competitiveness by creating a society that is united and has a common goal to achieve national progress. Fifth, national integration can maintain territorial integrity by preventing the disintegration of the nation that can result in the division of the country.  

The Integrated Islamic School concept represents an educational approach that integrates a secular curriculum with Islamic values ​​in an educational environment. This approach aims to create a holistic learning environment, where students' academic, spiritual and moral aspects are the main focus. This research explores the implementation and impact of the Integrated Islamic School concept, highlighting how the integration of religious values ​​in the curriculum can influence students' overall development. The research method used for analysis is descriptive from literature and case studies from several Integrated Islamic Schools that have implemented this concept. It is hoped that the results of this research will provide a deeper understanding of the importance of integrating religious values ​​in the context of modern education.    

Inmate development is carried out continuously from the time the inmates enter the correctional institution. The correctional system is a process of developing inmates as creatures of God, individuals and as a society. In coaching inmates, their physical, spiritual and social conditions are developed so that they become reasonable human beings who can live normally in society. The aim of this research is to determine the efficiency of the role of law in coaching at the Class IIB Tanjung Pura Detention Center. This research is included in descriptive research with a type of empirical juridical research using qualitative analysis methods. From the research results, it is known that the implementation of prisoner development is regulated in Law Number 12 of 1995 concerning Corrections, Government Regulation Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Development and Guidance of Prisoners, Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 28 of 2006 concerning Amendments to Government Regulation Number 32 of 2006 1999 Concerning Requirements and Procedures for Implementing the Rights of Prisoners, Decree of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Indonesia Number: M.02-Pk.04.10 of 1990 Concerning the Pattern of Development of Prisoners/Detainees. The implementation of prisoner coaching at the Class IIB Tanjung Pura Detention Center goes through 4 stages, namely the administration or orientation stage, the evaluation stage and determining the type of coaching, the assimilation stage and the integration stage. -existing invitations, planned and programmed work programs in the form of a Strategic Plan, several obstacles were overcome by building a collaborative network with various parties