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This article aims to understand how cultural expressions of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) are inculturated in the liturgy of the Catholic Church as a manifestation of a dynamic encounter between Christian faith and local culture. The research method used is qualitative with a desk observation approach, which involves an in-depth study of Church documents, biblical texts, and practices of contextual liturgical analysis in various regions of NTT. The main results of the study indicate that the process of cultural inculturation in the liturgy in NTT not only enriches the forms of expression of the faith of the people, but also deepens the meaning and experience of the liturgy as a space for authentic theological dialogue between the Gospel message and local cultural heritage. Furthermore, this inculturation emphasizes the relevance of faith in the socio-cultural context, where local elements such as music, dance, clothing, and symbolism are brought to life to reveal the mystery of Christ more contextually. The theological and pastoral implications of these findings are that the Catholic Church in Indonesia, particularly in NTT, is a living, contextual, and relevant witness to the faith, demonstrating that the Gospel can be firmly embedded in the local land and culture, while strengthening the religious identity of the people amidst cultural plurality.

This study analyzes how strategi politik identitas is systematically used by K.H. Rifa’i, S.H. in winning the 2024 Provincial DPRD Election of Jambi in the Bungo–Tebo Electoral District. The main issue of this research stems from the strong influence of identitas keagamaan in the political behavior of Jambi’s majority Muslim society, making religious figures occupy a strategic position in electoral contests. This study aims to explain the process of mobilizing identitas keagamaan, utilizing social networks based on pesantren, and constructing a religious image as political capital that contributes to electoral victory. The analysis integrates the concepts of politik identitas and voter behavior as a foundation to understand how collective identity and psychological perceptions of society work in determining political preferences. This study employs a qualitative approach with a case study method, using interviews, observation, and document analysis as the main data collection techniques. The results show that identitas keagamaan, jaringan pesantren, relationships with local religious groups, and the use of religious symbols become determining factors that shape emotional closeness and political trust among the community. This strategy enabled K.H. Rifa’i to obtain the highest votes and outperform the incumbent candidate. The contribution of this research lies in a comprehensive mapping of how politik identitas operates within a local religious political context, and how this strategy can alter electoral configurations and political support patterns at the regional level.

This community service program is designed to address the problem of low understanding of MA Taruna Islam Kraksaan students regarding the process of psychological development and self-potential. Many students do not understand the rhythm of development, abilities, and past experiences as important components in the formation of identity, which causes a lack of self-confidence, learning motivation, and ability adaptation. The main objective of this activity is to help students understand the laws of developmental rhythm, the law of survival, and the law of self-development so that they can gradually optimize their potential. Using qualitative methods, mentoring is carried out through lectures, group discussions, observations, interviews, and documentation. This ensures that students not only get theory but also engage in a reflective and participatory process. This program really helps improve students' understanding of self-development, as shown by increased self-confidence, motivation to learn, self-reflection skills, and readiness to face academic and social challenges. In addition, students show a more positive and adaptive attitude towards their potential in academic, emotional, and social terms.

This study aims to analyze the use of interior photography as a means to preserve and visually document the FMM Convent Chapel Regina Pacis in Bogor. The chapel is a historic site with significant artistic, spiritual, and architectural value, and has been officially recognized by the central government as a cultural heritage building. The importance of this research arises from the fact that the chapel is not included in the official publication of cultural heritage buildings in Bogor City that has been identified. Its absence from this publication indicates a lack of visual documentation and historical information necessary to support conservation efforts. Insufficient documentation increases the likelihood of losing architectural value should changes or damage occur in the future. To address this issue, the study seeks to produce interior photographic documentation that accurately and clearly represents the architectural identity of the chapel. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, consisting of interviews with the chapel’s management, direct on-site observations, and the development of an interior photography concept that considers spatial structure, perspective, and lighting. In this context, interior photography functions not only as an aesthetic medium but also as a preservation tool capable of storing long-term information.The resulting visual documentation is expected to serve as a valuable reference for managers, researchers, and local government authorities, while also encouraging the inclusion of the Regina Pacis Chapel in the official publication of cultural heritage buildings in Bogor City. In this way, the study contributes to strengthening cultural archives and supporting the preservation of historical architecture.

Spiritual needs during adolescence are very important because this time in life helps shape who a person is, how they feel, and their beliefs. This study looks at the spiritual needs of teenagers and young people at GKE Betang Kahanjak Palangkaraya, and explores ways that Christian Religious Education (PAK) can help them grow spiritually. By looking at existing research and observing the local context, the study finds that young people need support in their personal spirituality, their Christian identity, building relationships, getting guidance, becoming stronger in tough situations, and making good moral choices. Good PAK approaches include mentoring that focuses on relationships, studying the Bible in a way that fits their situation, using digital tools for spiritual growth, combining service with learning, and guidance that builds strong character. Churches need to keep up with how young people are changing and create new ways of ministry that really help teenagers and young adults grow spiritually.

This study aims to analyze the role of social media in driving innovation in flavor, shape/appearance, and modern perception of Indonesian traditional snacks in the digital era through a literature review from 2020–2025. Social media functions not only as a promotional tool but also as a creative and collaborative space that influences how traditional snacks are created, modified, and perceived. The findings indicate that social media accelerates the spread of new flavor trends and encourages the exploration of modern tastes without abandoning cultural identity. In addition, visual aesthetics on social media inspire innovation in the shape and presentation of snacks to make them more appealing and easily viral. Social media also shapes modern perceptions through cultural storytelling that rebrands traditional snacks as contemporary, relevant, and culturally valuable. However, challenges arise from the limited digital and branding skills among MSME actors. Overall, social media serves as a catalyst for the synergy of flavor, visual, and cultural innovation, bridging tradition and modernity in the development of local culinary products.

This study examines the legal protection of children born from Toba Batak customary marriages that are not officially registered by the state. In Toba Batak customary law, a marriage is considered valid after all traditional ceremonies have been carried out, so that the child is recognized by the father's clan and social status within the customary community. However, state law requires marriage registration to ensure the certainty of the parents' legal status and the fulfillment of the child's civil rights. The absence of marriage registration has legal consequences in the form of limited recognition of the civil relationship between the child and the father, which impacts identity registration, access to public administration services, and the fulfillment of inheritance rights. This study uses a normative juridical method with analytical descriptive specifications through a review of laws and regulations, legal literature, and court decisions. The results show that preventive legal protection is realized through marriage registration to guarantee the child's right to identity. Meanwhile, repressive legal protection can be achieved through court decisions supported by valid evidence to confirm the child's legal status and ensure the fulfillment of their basic rights.

The development of digital da'wah demands a more in-depth, comprehensive, and data-driven methodological approach. However, contemporary da'wah research is still dominated by descriptive analysis that stops at mapping surface phenomena without exploring the underlying causal factors that determine the long-term effectiveness of da'wah. This weakness is increasingly apparent in the use of SWOT analysis, which has been widely applied in da'wah studies, but tends to be limited to producing categorization tables without an operational epistemic basis. Meanwhile, the era of digital da'wah presents a new, complex reality, where da'wah success is influenced not only by surface interactions such as the number of viewers, impressions, or follower growth, but also by latent factors such as audience cognitive motivation, platform algorithms, digital cultural context, identity construction, and societal value systems. This study aims to formulate a new methodological model through the integration of SWOT and the Iceberg approach to address this methodological stagnation. The research was conducted using qualitative methods based on literature analysis, comparative studies of strategic analysis models, and the construction of a conceptual model. The results show that the SWOT-Iceberg integration is able to produce a more multidimensional framework for digital da'wah analysis: SWOT diagnoses surface symptoms, while Iceberg explores patterns, causal structures, and mental models that shape phenomena. This combined model enables the development of more accurate, adaptive, and evidence-based da'wah strategies. It is concluded that the SWOT–Iceberg integration significantly contributes to the development of modern da'wah methodology by encouraging a shift from descriptive research to transformative diagnostic analysis, while simultaneously strengthening the scientific character of da'wah as an academic discipline based on a critical and measurable knowledge system.

This study aims to analyze Indibiz Bogor’s digital marketing strategy in enhancing brand awareness through the use of Instagram Reels, with a specific focus on the role of content creators in planning, producing, and optimizing short-video content. As social media increasingly becomes a primary promotional channel, businesses are required to produce creative and relevant content capable of attracting and engaging audiences effectively. This research employs a qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation conducted during October–November 2025. The findings show that content creators play a strategic role in idea development, trend analysis, audience needs identification, and producing visual materials that align with Indibiz’s brand identity. Instagram Reels are proven effective in increasing audience engagement, expanding reach, and strengthening brand perception across digital platforms. However, several challenges persist in the production process, including suboptimal internal coordination, sudden concept revisions, and limited production time. These findings highlight the importance of more structured content planning, improved team communication, and consistent performance evaluation to optimize Indibiz’s digital marketing efforts and maximize their impact on brand awareness.

This study discusses the design of visual branding for Ederma Clinic Semarang through influencer collaboration content. The researcher acts as the influencer to produce creative visual content that represents Ederma Clinic’s identity, increases engagement, and strengthens brand awareness among young women audiences. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with data collection through observation, interviews, documentation, and content analysis. The results show that influencer collaboration can improve brand perception, social media engagement, and customer interest in Ederma Clinic. The designed visual content successfully strengthens brand positioning as a trusted and modern beauty clinic.  

Motorcycle communities not only function as a platform for hobbies but also as a medium for shaping identity and image within society. In this context, the role of Public Relations is crucial in maintaining reputation and building positive relationships with the public. A strong brand image helps the community sustain its existence while countering the negative stigma often associated with motorcycle groups. This study aims to explore and analyze the Public Relations planning of Biker Jowo Depok in maintaining its brand image, using the RPACE model (Research, Planning, Action and Communication, Evaluation) by Cutlip & Center (2017). The theoretical framework of this research refers to the concept of Public Relations planning by Cutlip & Center. The method used is qualitative descriptive, with data collection techniques including in-depth interviews, secondary data from the website and Instagram, as well as documentation. Data validity was tested through source triangulation involving the public and community members. The results show that Biker Jowo Depok implements all four dimensions of Public Relations planning according to the RPACE model. The community utilizes social media and various offline activities to build a positive image based on Javanese cultural values, such as togetherness (guyub), social awareness (tanggap), and cultural preservation (nguri-uri). Evaluation is carried out periodically through social media engagement analysis and feedback from members. The main challenges faced include negative stereotypes toward motorcycle communities and competition with other groups. However, through adaptive and collaborative Public Relations strategies, Biker Jowo Depok has succeeded in maintaining its image as a professional, culturally-rooted, and socially conscious community.

Popular culture and digitalization have become the main context of the lives of Catholic children and adolescents, thus having a significant impact on the formation of their identity, values, and practices of faith. Phenomena such as social media, music, movies, and digital games are not only entertainment spaces, but also pedagogical spaces that shape the way of thinking and spirituality of the younger generation. This study aims to analyze the relevance of Thomas H. Groome's Shared Christian Praxis (SCP) model as a contextual catechesis approach for children and adolescents living in popular culture. Using a qualitative method based on literature studies, this study interprets popular cultural dynamics, the principles of the Church's faith education, and the SCP approach through hermeneutical and thematic analysis. The results show that traditional catechesis approaches are no longer adequate to answer the needs of the digital generation which demands a dialogical, participatory, and experiential learning process. The SCP approach has been proven to be able to integrate students' experiences, critical reflection, the Church's story of faith, hermeneutical dialogue, and concrete actions as a single faith-building process. Thus, this research makes a practical contribution to the Church and Catholic educational institutions in designing catechesis strategies that are more relevant, contextual, and able to respond to the challenges of popular culture faced by the younger generation.

Based on the ideal phenomenon of making any object a subject of discourse study, the author selects a book as the research object, using Norman Fairclough's theory as the analytical tool. Norman Fairclough's theory analyzes a text based on relations, identities, production, consumption, and socio-culture. The implementation of this theory is applied to the book titled Pengajian Ramadhan Kiai Duladi (Ramadhan Teachings by Kiai Duladi) to determine the author's intention within the text based on the text's production and the socio-cultural context of religious issues that occur during the month of Ramadhan. The research model used is qualitative descriptive. The research object is sourced from a title called Kiai Pemburu Dolar (Kiai the Dollar Hunter). For data collection, the author utilizes the documentation technique, gathering information or evidence through the examination of archives and documents that have been transcribed into written form. The results of the research conclude that, in the textual dimension, the book's author emphasizes the use of diction in their work. Meanwhile, in the discursive practice dimension, the author adjusts their status and educational background in the text's production, and the consumption is intended for all social levels. In the socio-cultural dimension, the author focuses more on social issues related to religion that frequently arise during the month of Ramadhan.

This study investigates the influence of the vocabulary terms “selumbari” and “tulat” on efforts to develop and cultivate the Indonesian language, particularly through expanding public lexical awareness via social media. These two terms, originating from local linguistic traditions, possess significant potential to be integrated into modern Indonesian as part of cultural preservation and the strengthening of national linguistic identity. The research employed a descriptive quantitative method, collecting data through the dissemination of educational videos and Google Form questionnaires on social media platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok. Respondents consisted of students, university students, the general public, and various other social groups. Analysis of responses from 20 participants revealed that most respondents had never heard or read the words “selumbari” and “tulat.” However, the majority stated that both words were easy to understand and contributed positively to vocabulary development in Indonesian. The findings indicate that social media plays a strategic role in introducing and popularizing new vocabulary to a wide audience. This study also highlights the importance of vocabulary enrichment as part of ongoing Indonesian language development, ensuring that the language remains adaptive to contemporary changes while representing local cultural richness. The implications of this research may serve as a reference for educators, linguistic institutions, and policymakers in formulating strategies to enhance vocabulary literacy, especially among younger generations.

The development of the laundry business requires an effective visual communication strategy to build brand image and competitiveness. This study aims to design a visual branding strategy for Titu Binatu, a laundry UMKM in Tembalang, Semarang. Through a visual communication design approach, this study analyzes visual identity elements such as logos, colors, typography, and promotional media in shaping consumer perceptions. The method used is qualitative through observation, interviews, and literature studies. The results show that Titu Binatu needs a strong visual identity and appropriate promotion to reach the market, especially students and workers. Strengthening branding with offline and online media is needed so that visual branding becomes a strategic tool in business development in the digital era.     

This study aimed to design the visual identity of the social campaign FLOW (Find Lights Over Wounds) to promote early awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among Generation Z. A mixed method approach was applied to explore perceptions, knowledge, and the need for empathetic and communicative educational media. Data were collected through online questionnaires from 108 respondents and in-depth interviews with psychologists, psychiatrists, and PTSD survivors. The findings indicated that Generation Z required visual media that conveyed mental health messages safely and meaningfully. The FLOW logo was developed through brainstorming, sketching, and expert validation, featuring a heart and hands symbolizing empathy and healing. Soft blue, pink, and pastel yellow colors were used to create a calm, warm, and hopeful impression. The campaign effectively fostered emotional awareness and encouraged help-seeking behavior among young audiences.

This study aims to analyze the legal consequences arising from changes to personal data made by data subjects on the validity of collateral that has been used as security for credit, as well as to examine the forms of legal protection that may be granted to creditors. Changes to personal data such as identity, address, and the debtor’s legal status may lead to legal uncertainty regarding the validity of credit security agreements, particularly those involving Hak Tanggungan (mortgage rights). In this research, the author employs a normative juridical method using statutory and conceptual approaches. The findings of this study show that changes to personal data without notification or updates to the security documents have the potential to create administrative discrepancies and legal risks for creditors during the execution of the collateral. Legal protection for creditors needs to be strengthened through the regulation of the debtor’s obligation to report any changes in personal data, updates to the security certificates, and clear provisions outlined in the credit agreement. Accordingly, legal certainty between the creditor and the debtor can be maintained in line with the implementation of Law Number 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection.

The Legal Proficiency Practice Program II is an activity designed to connect the academic competence of students with the needs of work in legal institutions, one of which is the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law in Central Kalimantan. The main problem raised in this activity is how the optimization of student work competence can be achieved through direct involvement in the legal bureaucracy environment. The purpose is to provide a real professional experience, strengthen students' understanding of legal and administrative tasks, and form a professional identity as a prospective legal practitioner. The methods used include the placement of students with a rotation system in various work units for 30 days, observation of bureaucratic activities, involvement in substantive and administrative tasks. The implementation results show that the direct involvement of students in various work units can improve technical competencies, such as document management, meeting assistance, and information services, as well as develop non-technical competencies such as work ethics, communication, discipline, and time management. The internalization of PASTI values and the reflection process through the logbook also strengthens the formation of students' professional identity. Overall, the PKH II program is proven to be effective in optimizing the work competence of students and increasing their readiness to enter the world of the legal profession.

This study aims to analyze the dynamics of interfaith relations in Indonesia by integrating Social Identity Theory (SIT), Social Identity Complexity (SIC), and Pope Francis’ vision of synodality. The focus is directed toward understanding how social identity categories, overlapping identity structures, and the synodal vision of communion, participation, and mission enrich the paradigm of religious moderation in a plural society. This research employs a qualitative library research design using descriptive-analytical and content analysis techniques on identity theories, empirical findings on interfaith tolerance, and relevant Catholic Church documents. The analysis includes an exploration of the core concepts of SIT and SIC, a review of interfaith tolerance practices in Indonesian communities, and an examination of the pastoral significance of synodality as a dialogical approach. The findings indicate that religious moderation can flourish when religious communities have natural spaces of encounter, develop flexible identity intersections, and engage actively in mutual listening as emphasized in the Synod 2021–2024. In this context, synodality provides a theological and pastoral framework for cultivating inclusive, creative, and transformative interfaith relations, allowing each religious tradition to express its uniqueness while fostering fraternal harmony.

The Rejang Dewa is one of Bali's traditional cultures that has long been preserved in the Megebeg-Gebegan tradition. However, it is nonexistent as part of the Megebeg-Gebegan. This community service activity aims to reconstruct the Rejang Dewa Dance and strengthen local cultural identity. Specifically, this activity aims to reveal the crisis facing the Rejang Dewa dance in Megebeg-Gebegan (1), reconstruct the Rejang Dewa dance in the Megebeg-Gegeban (2), and analyze the contribution of Rejang Dewa in the Megebeg-Gebegan tradition (3). Data analysis was conducted qualitatively based on the achievements of participatory observation, interviews, choreography training, and workshops. The results: 1) the loss of pride among the local community and the difficulty in finding Rejang Dewa dancers indicate a crisis; 2) the reconstruction of the Rejang Dewa dance was carried out through replication and integration of art and education in PKM activities based on local cultural studies; 3) the reconstruction of the Rejang Dewa has impacted on strengthening the aesthetic aspects and the function of religion and fostering a sense of pride in the culture of the Tukad Mungga Village community.