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The aim of this research aims to investigate the impact of factors that influence students' readiness to undertake an entrepreneurial career in an academic environment. These factors include education, motivation, practical experience, and social support from universities. In addition, this research also identifies relevant business opportunities that can support students in their entrepreneurial preparation. The type of research used in this research is qualitative research with descriptive methods. The descriptive method is considered suitable for explaining the influence and business opportunities on students' readiness to become entrepreneurs. The data in this research report was obtained in accordance with books, journals, articles, theses, the internet and so on related to the research topic. The results of this research provide valuable insight into how universities can more effectively prepare students to become successful entrepreneurs. The conclusion is that students have great potential to start their own businesses as long as they have innovative ideas, relevant skills, and access to the necessary resources.   Keywords: Influence, Business Opportunities, Student Preparation, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Motivation, Social Support, Academic Environment, Higher Education.

Kartika Jala Krida (KJK) in 2023 is one of the practical training courses for AAL Cadets Level III Corps, Seamanship, Engineering, Electronics, and Supply. The KJK was implemented based on AAL Governor's Decree Number: 83/VII/2023 dated 17 July 2023 concerning the AAL Cadet Education Implementation Program for the 2023/2024 Academic Year, and Instructions for implementing AAL Cadet Practical Training. KJK's shipping activities use the KRI Bima Suci with shipping routes from Indonesia – France – Netherlands – England – Norway – Scotland – Norway and Germany. Departing Sunday 11 June 2023 from AAL and returning to AAL Wednesday 16 August 2023. The KJK 2023 practical training aims to provide knowledge and skills as initial preparation to become an Indonesian Navy officer and form the character of a marine soldier. Apart from that, this exercise is a manifestation of the Indonesian Navy's diplomatic role in showing that the Indonesian nation is a maritime nation with a maritime perspective to the international world. The specific aim of the Kartika Jala Krida voyage is to train AAL cadets to carry out the Great Circle Astronomical Navigation Voyage and to practice all the basic marine professional lessons in real conditions.               Keywords: KJK, officers, diplomacy, Bima Suci

This community service aims to provide assistance in reciting the Qur'an using the tilawati method at the Taqwa Mosque in Lubuk Sikaping. Qur'anic learning at the Taqwa Mosque is not effective, due to the lack of motivation and teaching methods used by the teaching teachers. One of the proposed solutions is to use the tilawati method to increase children's motivation and ability to read the Qur'an. The method used in this community service is PAR (Participatory Action Research), which involves a practical approach and direct assistance. The results of this community service are that the students began to be enthusiastic about learning to read the Qur'an, especially with the introduction of several rhythms of reading the Qur'an, they became addicted to continuing to repeat the recitation of the Qur'anic verses until the rhythm was in accordance with what they had been taught. The teachers and students, in practice, showed good skills and acceptance of the tilawati method in reading the Qur'an. Therefore, based on the results of this community service, it can be seen that the tilawati method can be used as one of the methods in learning the Qur'an at the Taqwa Mosque TPA Jambak Lubuk Sikaping.

Community Service is one of the implementations of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, aiming to apply students’ academic knowledge directly within society. This activity was carried out by fifth-semester students of the Islamic Banking Study Program through the organization of the Festival Ramadhan Ceria at SDN 1505 Pasir Julu. The program aimed to instill Islamic values, enhance basic understanding of Islamic finance, and foster religious and social character among elementary school students during the month of Ramadan. The implementation method employed an educational and participatory approach through various activities, including Islamic competitions, educational games, simple counseling on saving based on Islamic principles, and socio-religious activities. The results of the program indicated increased enthusiasm and active participation among students, improved understanding of Ramadan values, and early awareness of Islamic financial concepts. In addition to benefiting the students, this community service activity also served as a practical learning experience for university students in developing soft skills, leadership, teamwork, and social awareness. Therefore, the Festival Ramadhan Ceria proved to be an effective medium for strengthening the relationship between higher education institutions and the community, while also contributing positively to the character development of elementary school students.

In Ngaresrejo Village, TPQ Al-Ikhlas managed to overcome the challenge of a limited number of teachers by using the Iqro' method which is not only interesting but also adapted to the characteristics of students. By utilizing the ABCD (Asset Based Communities Development) approach model in community development, TPQ Al-Ikhlas is able to maximize potential by focusing on its assets, namely the significant number of students. The TPQ learning program has the main objective of improving religious understanding, and the results are seen through the students' increased insight into Arabic writing, recitation of Hijaiyah letters, as well as memorization of daily prayers, short letters, and prayer recitations. By successfully implementing this method, TPQ has not only overcome the limited number of teachers, but also made a positive contribution to improving the religious knowledge and practical skills of its students.

Purpose-The main orientation of this article is to recognize the pattern of digitalization's impact on the current development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and human resource management and how it affects the skills needed by HR professionals for decision-making through talent management and employee retention to ensure employee capabilities by aligning work at the right time based on the company's business priority goals. Methodology-This study uses a qualitative methodology that uses descriptive research. This research focuses on decisions made by leaders to improve the quality of human resources and seeks to identify areas of knowledge that have not been explored in research. Findings-Research results show that the company's strategy of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides many benefits, such as improving operational efficiency, developing innovative products or services, and making better business decisions based on better forecasting and analysis. Practical Implications-Through the implications of HR data analysis as decision-making in forecasting human resource trends using AI, talent management, and employee retention. This is applied to the recruitment and selection process that provides benefits such as rewards to employees who can achieve targets. Therefore, a supportive work culture by honing the talents and potential of employees to create maximum and efficient performance can have a good impact on the company.

This research was carried out to provide support for learning that develops technology in the learning process of students in schools, especially vocational schools, in order to overcome the low effectiveness of practical learning skills that has occurred in productive subjects. The aim of this research is to prepare an electronic practical worksheet (Jobsheet) that can be proven to be practical, valid & effective in improving students' practical learning skills in vocational schools. This research uses the applied Research and Development method. The target of this research is class X students at An Nur Vocational School. Those related to this research are: material, media and language experts. This research has produced valid, practical and effective products in the development of portfolio-based problem based learning to improve critical thinking skills and democratic attitudes. to improve critical thinking skills and democratic attitudes. Validation from material experts obtained a value of 87.2, media experts 87.1 and language experts 88.3 so that the product developed was in the very valid category, with a practicality level of 83.4 classified as very practical, and effective in improving product assembly with a calculated value > ttable, namely 16.491 > 2.015 or < 0.05.

The socialization of hydroponics to the village community is an effort to develop the independence and welfare of the community by improving knowledge, attitudes, skills, Hydroponics is a cultivati Wick hydroponics is a simple hydroponic method that uses a wick as a link between nutrients and the roots of the growing media. This activity was carried out in Tanjung Simandolak Village, Benai District, Kuantan Singingi, Riau. This activity began with a theoretical and practical explanation with pakcoy mustard plants as an example, the practice carried out starting from seed sowing, wick system, transplanting and continued with a discussion session. The results of this activity are that the Tanjung Simandolak village community knows hydroponics in general, wick system hydroponics, plant maintenance, handing over hydroponics to the This activity adds to the knowledge and insight of the Tanjung Simandolak village community about hydroponics and can spread and teach the knowledge.

Purpose − In the ever-evolving digital era, the paradigm of employee compensation and rewards is also undergoing a fundamental transformation. Digital Compensation and Rewards concepts have emerged as a response to these changes, with a focus on building adaptive performance systems, innovative bonus approaches, and flexibility in employee rewards. Overall, the Digital Compensation and Rewards paradigm brings modern concepts to human resource management. In the digital era, employee compensation and reward systems are experiencing fundamental changes. The use of technology allows for more efficient implementation of performance-based systems. Findings- The results of the literature review show that technology has a significant positive impact on the employee recruitment stage. Apart from that, the implementation of digital compensation and rewards is also an integral part of employee performance. Design/methodology/approach- By using data-based performance assessments with digital platforms, companies can collect and analyze employee performance data in more detail. This allows for more objective and accurate assessments, as well as providing opportunities for appropriate recognition of individual contributions. Practical implications- Involves improving the recruitment process through the use of digital technology and social media, adjusting the compensation system to include digital performance bonuses and application-based incentives, flexibility in providing rewards tailored to individual preferences, the use of data and analysis to measure employee performance accurately, as well as development of HR skills in integrating digital technology in human resource management. By paying attention to these practical implications, companies can improve their human resource management strategies to face the challenges and opportunities in the digital era, which can support organizational growth and success. Originality/value- This research presents an innovative view of how organizations can use digital technology and more flexible bonus systems to increase employee motivation and productivity. With a focus on the digital era, this paper provides insight into the importance of adapting to technological changes in human resource management. The value of this paper is that it provides practical guidance for companies seeking to improve their human resource management strategies to optimize employee performance and rewards in the ever-changing digital era.

Organic waste is still a problem that needs to be resolved. Piles of organic waste can cause the emergence of methane gas (CH4), giving rise to an unpleasant odor and can even potentially cause disease. The aim of this community service is to provide understanding, knowledge and skills to the community regarding how to utilize household organic waste in the form of fruit and vegetable waste into eco-enzymes by fermentation. eco-enzyme is a multi-purpose liquid that can be used to purify waste water, as a household cleaning product, as a detergent, as a pest control product, to remove pesticide residues, and also as an organic fertilizer for plants. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) where the service team is integrated into the community and works with the community to increase the knowledge and abilities of the people who are members of the Women Farming Group (KWT) in understanding and changing the community to become better, more empowered and knowledgeable. The results of this activity were able to increase the understanding, knowledge and skills of Women Farmer Groups in 4 Districts of Bandar Lampung city both conceptually and practically, and have the awareness not to just throw away organic waste, but to use it because it not only protects the environment but also provides benefits to the community. This activity was considered successful and sustainable for future programs.  

This study aims to design, develop, and test the feasibility, practicality and effectiveness of papan huruf geser media in the early reading skills of class I theme 3 sub-theme 1 at SDN 044845 Payanderket in Indonesian. The problem in this study is that the learning media used in reading activities are inadequate, the learning methods used in reading activities are less varied and students do not play an active role in the learning process. Researchers use development research (Research and Development) according to Thiagarajan, namely the 4D model (Define, Design, Development, Dessemination). The subjects in this research were class I students at SDN 044845 Payanderket and the research object was the papan huruf geser media. Data collection techniques use questionnaires and learning outcomes tests. The results of the media validation test for media experts obtained a percentage of 98.21% in the "Very Eligible" category, and material validation by material experts obtained a percentage of 93.75% in the "Very Eligible" category. The practicality test by educational practitioners obtained a percentage of 97.2% in the "Very Feasible" category. Media effectiveness test results were obtained through pretest and posttest. The average score of the students from the pretest was 49.67 with a completeness percentage of 19.35% in the "Not Effective" category, while the average score from the posttest results was 82.25 with a percentage of 93.54% in the "Very Effective" category. From the results obtained, it shows that the papan huruf geser media that is appropriate, practical and effective can be used as a supporting medium in learning to read beginning in elementary schools.    

This research aims to produce a product in the form of problem-based learning worksheets (LKPD) that is valid, practical, and effective to improve students' mathematical problem solving skills. This research is designed based on the stages of the 4-D development model by Thiagarajan, Semmel, and Semmel which are adapted into 3-D including the stages of define, design, and develop. The subjects in this study were 31 students of grade VII-4 SMP Negeri 2 Percut Sei Tuan. Based on the research that has been conducted, the validity of the developed LKPD obtained an average percentage of assessment of 84.1% by experts with qualifications classified as very valid. Through the LKPD practicality questionnaire by teachers and students, an average percentage of assessment was obtained of 90% by teachers and 93.6% by students with qualifications classified as very practical to be used in the learning process. The implementation of learning with the application of problem-based learning LKPD has been carried out to see the effectiveness of  LKPD with assessment references that are determined to obtain results, namely for the completeness of classical learning reaching 83.9%, the achievement of learning objectives is achieved in question points 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, and the achievement of efficient learning time or does not exceed ordinary learning. From the three references for assessing effectiveness, the LKPD developed is classified as effective.  The increasing in mathematical problem solving was in the medium category with an average gain score of 0.60. Based on the research acquisition data, it is concluded that the problem-based learning LKPD developed in this study has met valid, practical, and effective qualifications.

This book review examines the impact of integrating Bloom's Taxonomy into entrepreneurship education on the competitiveness and performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Through a comprehensive analysis of literature, empirical evidence, and expert opinions, the review highlights the significance of this pedagogical approach in fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills among entrepreneurship students. Empirical studies demonstrate improvements in students' competencies and learning outcomes following exposure to Bloom's Taxonomy-aligned curricula. Case studies, such as the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), provide evidence of the practical relevance of this approach in addressing challenges faced by MSMEs. Expert opinions underscore the importance of preparing students for the dynamic demands of the entrepreneurial ecosystem through curriculum designs that prioritize higher-order cognitive skills development. Overall, the review emphasizes the transformative potential of Bloom's Taxonomy integration in shaping the future of entrepreneurship education and enhancing the competitiveness of MSMEs in global markets.

Educational supervision is a very important thing to do to improve the quality of education. Teacher performance is a result of work achieved by a teacher in carrying out the tasks assigned to him based on skills, experience, and sincerity as well as time.The research method in this thesis is a descriptive qualitative approach, data collection can use primary data sources and secondary data sources, data collection techniques using observation, interviews, documentation.The results of the study show that the supervisory role of the school principal in improving teacher performance at Nurul Falah Islamic Middle School Mangaran Situbondo is to provide guidance to teachers related to theoretical and practical learning, involve teachers in training, provide opportunities for teachers to take part in various education and training at the cluster or sub-district level regularly, subject teacher deliberations (MGMP), supervising teacher deliberations (MGP), and teacher working groups (KKG), as well as seminar workshop discussions, and provision of learning resources. providing motivation to teachers, collaborating with foundations that oversee the Nurul Falah Islamic Middle School Mangaran Situbondo, school committees, and the community. The motivation of school principals in improving teacher performance at Nurul Falah Islamic Middle School Mangaran Situbondo through regulation of the physical environment, regulation of the work atmosphere, discipline, applying the principles of rewards and punishments.      

Enhancing the quality of education involves fostering strong literacy skills, not only in academic aspects but also in understanding, processing, and conveying information. In the midst of globalization and technology, literacy skills have become increasingly important in facing the changes of the times. This study aims to develop a playful learning approach that encourages enjoyable literacy activities in Desa Sokawati. Employing a qualitative approach with an action research design, this study engages children, educators, parents, and the community in Desa Sokawati. Engaging literacy activities tailored to the characteristics of children are designed based on surveys and interviews. Once planned, these literacy activities are implemented in KB, TK, and SD classes. Observations of children's and educators' responses are conducted during the implementation phase. The results indicate that the playful learning approach is effective in fostering enjoyable literacy activities in Desa Sokawati. Children are engaged in various activities that combine creativity, art, and learning. By developing an approach that suits the characteristics of children and the local potential, this study aims to provide practical guidance for educators, parents, and the community in enhancing children's literacy in Desa Sokawati. Furthermore, this research contributes to the development of sustainable literacy-based education in rural areas.  

This research analyzes the potential for collaboration with graphic design platform Canva to generate promotional advantages for local businesses in the digital era and their impact on local economic growth. Amidst dynamic changes in consumer behavior and marketing trends, promotion is the key to local business success. Canva offers a solution for creating visually appealing content with minimal design skills, making it relevant for users of all backgrounds. This research deepens the understanding of the effectiveness of promotional campaigns, increased brand visibility, and higher audience engagement through the use of Canva. However, this research also considers the limitations in using this platform, including the risk of uniform content that is less unique. The practical implications of this research are to guide local businesses in designing more effective promotions through the Canva platform, increasing interaction with consumers, and contributing to local economic growth. With a focus on the Canva collaboration, this research provides insight into how this graphic design platform can become a strategic tool in achieving business promotion and development goals in the digital age.

The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in madrasahs, guided by the Ministry of Religious Affairs Regulation (KMA) Number 347 in 2022, offers both advantages and challenges. This policy empowers madrasahs in Indonesia to develop education unit-level curricula that cater to the specific needs and management of education. The advantages of implementing the Merdeka Curriculum lie in its ability to respect and enhance Islamic education. Madrasahs can emphasize religious understanding, Quranic studies, and character education, enabling students to deepen their religious knowledge and strengthen their religious identities. Moreover, the curriculum's flexibility allows madrasahs to tailor educational experiences to the needs, social contexts, and local cultures of their students, making learning more relevant and meaningful. By incorporating practical and contextual subjects, the Merdeka Curriculum facilitates the development of broader skills, equipping students with academic, social, and life skills essential for their holistic growth. However, challenges arise in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum. Educators need comprehensive training and professional development to effectively design and implement a flexible curriculum. Ensuring consistent education standards across madrasahs is also crucial, as the freedom to determine curricula may result in variations. Integration with the national curriculum is essential to ensure that fundamental subjects such as literacy, numeracy, and general knowledge are adequately covered.

This training aims to provide understanding and skills to participants in using the mail merge technique to make invitation letters to parents en masse. Mass invitation letters are often required in educational contexts, such as parent meetings at schools. The mail merge method allows for the creation of personalized and efficient invitation letters, by combining data from separate sources into a letter template. During the training, participants will be taught about mail merge concepts, data preparation steps, creating letter templates using word processing software, and merging data into templates. The training will also discuss the benefits of using mail merge, including time efficiency and accuracy in conveying information to parents. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, participants are expected to master the steps in making mass invitation letters using mail merge. The results of this training are expected to give participants the ability to create personalized and efficient invitation letters to parents in various contexts, including education and other organizations. Thus, this training contributes in improving the effectiveness of communication in various activities involving sending mass invitation letters to parents.

In this article, we are introducing a new community engagement initiative that aims to train vocational school teachers in creating impactful learning podcasts. The goal of this training is to equip educators with the necessary skills to develop dynamic audio content that combines visual and textual elements, resulting in interactive learning experiences. Throughout the program, participants will explore scriptwriting, recording techniques, and post-production editing, all while learning how to effectively integrate multimedia components to enhance student engagement and comprehension. By offering practical exercises and expert feedback, this initiative empowers educators to adapt their teaching methods to the digital age, ultimately enhancing the quality of vocational education. This training bridges the gap between traditional teaching methods and modern learning preferences, and promotes an enriched educational environment while nurturing the growth of educators as innovative pedagogical influencers.

Since its introduction in 2005, podcasts have gained increasing popularity and widespread usage across various sectors. Apart from serving as a form of entertainment that shares the characteristic of proximity, similar to radio, podcasts have also emerged as an educational media, attracting a growing number of enthusiasts. The education sector has recently embraced podcasts as a tool to enhance the development of skills and abilities in podcast creation, ultimately leading to improved workstation productivity. The activities are designed based on the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) for media development. The implementation of these activities includes the introduction and installation of podcasting equipment, as well as providing tutorials on the usage of podcast recording software. Reflecting on the content presented, practical exercises are conducted, wherein students assume the role of operators, while teachers act as podcasters delivering subject-specific material aligned with the subjects they teach.