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The moral crisis affecting adolescents in the modern era poses a serious challenge to the world of education, particularly Islamic Religious Education (PAI). Phenomena such as declining morals, deviant behavior, and low moral awareness demonstrate the need for strategic efforts in developing adolescent character. This article aims to examine various PAI strategies in addressing the adolescent moral crisis, including strengthening religious values, implementing interactive and participatory learning methods, teacher role models (uswah hasanah), utilizing social media as a means of moral education, collaboration between schools and parents, and developing religious-based extracurricular activities. Through the implementation of these strategies, it is hoped that PAI learning can be more effective in instilling moral and spiritual values ​​in adolescents, thereby forming a generation with Islamic character, noble morals, and capable of facing the moral challenges of the digital era.

This study was motivated by the low interest and understanding of students regarding the human respiratory system due to conventional teaching methods that lack interactive media. The aim of this research is to develop and assess the validity level of a Pop-Up Book learning medium for the fifth-grade respiratory system material at SDN 001 Sawah Baru. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, limited to the Development stage. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and validations by material, language, and media experts. The validation results showed that the Pop-Up Book achieved a very high level of validity, with an average score of 85.38% from material experts, 92.2% from language experts, and 93.33% from media experts. These findings indicate that the Pop-Up Book is a feasible, attractive, and interactive learning tool that effectively enhances students’ understanding of the human respiratory system. In conclusion, the developed Pop-Up Book is highly valid and potentially applicable for science learning in elementary schools.

This study aims to explore the use of classroom talk in Indonesian EFL classrooms, specifically when teaching descriptive texts. Utilizing Sinclair & Coulthard's (1975) discourse analysis theory, the study focuses on the Initiation-Response-Feedback (IRF) model, which offers a framework for analyzing classroom interactions. By applying this model, classroom discourse can be broken down into a hierarchical structure that includes Exchanges, Moves, and Acts. This structure allows for a detailed examination of teacher-student communication, making its subtle nuances more explicit and accessible for analysis. The IRF model is widely recognized for its applicability and effectiveness in identifying the functional roles of utterances in classroom talk. One key observation from this study is that teacher-led initiation and questioning often dominate the discourse, with students primarily responding to the teacher’s prompts. The study suggests that the implications of the IRF model can help teachers reflect on their communication patterns and improve their teaching methods. By transforming teacher-centered scaffolding into a more student-centered approach, teachers can foster more effective interactions that enhance student engagement and learning. The study also highlights the importance of using the IRF model as a diagnostic tool for improving classroom communication practices and encouraging more dynamic and student-oriented teaching methods.

This Independent Community Service Program (KKN Mandiri) was conducted to foster the habit of saving and to enhance students’ understanding of the fundamental principles of Islamic finance in Gunung Melayu Plantation Village, Rahuning District, Asahan Regency, North Sumatra Province. The program was designed as an educational-based community engagement activity involving students, teachers, and local residents. The implementation methods included educational approaches such as socialization, counseling, interactive discussions, saving practice sessions, and community service activities as collaborative learning media. The results revealed a significant improvement in students’ awareness of the importance of saving from an early age, their ability to manage pocket money effectively, and their understanding of Islamic financial values such as the prohibition of riba (usury), fairness in transactions, and the importance of seeking blessings in wealth. Furthermore, this program strengthened community and school participation in supporting sustainable Islamic financial literacy initiatives. Overall, the KKN activity had a positive impact on shaping students’ financial intelligence, discipline, and Islamic moral character.

The problem addressed in this community service project is the low understanding of PKBM Permata Paket B students in applying mathematics to everyday life. The objective of this study is to improve students' understanding of mathematics through context-based learning, as well as to stimulate their interest and independence in solving problems involving numbers. The method used is a contextual teaching approach involving group discussions, problem-solving exercises, and real-life problem applications. The results show that context-based mathematics learning significantly improved students' understanding of budgeting, expenses, and personal finance management. Students also showed increased active participation in learning activities and a better ability to connect mathematical theory with practical problems in their daily lives. This program also had a positive impact on social empowerment, increasing students' independence in managing their daily lives. However, challenges related to understanding more complex concepts remain, and it is recommended to use more varied methods and extend the learning time in the future.

This training activity aims to strengthen the work competency of vocational students in the hospitality industry, particularly in the restaurant service aspect. The training was held on May 23, 2025, at the Bina Darma Hotel, Palembang, involving students from the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Study Program at the Prasetiya Mandiri Polytechnic, Palembang. The methods used were experiential learning and industry-based training, which emphasize learning through direct experience in a real work environment and reflection on the practices carried out. During the training, students were actively involved in restaurant service activities, from welcoming guests and serving food and drinks, to implementing work ethics and professional communication. Evaluation results showed a significant improvement in the students' service skills, communication skills, and work attitudes. In addition to providing benefits to the students, this activity also provides benefits to the hotel in the form of additional staff support in service and potential long-term collaborations. Overall, this training is in line with the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy that encourages project-based learning and industry partnerships, and has proven effective in increasing employability skills and strengthening the synergy between the world of vocational education and the world of work.

This training activity aims to strengthen the work competency of vocational students in the hospitality industry, particularly in the restaurant service aspect. The training was held on May 23, 2025, at the Bina Darma Hotel, Palembang, involving students from the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Study Program at the Prasetiya Mandiri Polytechnic, Palembang. The methods used were experiential learning and industry-based training, which emphasize learning through direct experience in a real work environment and reflection on the practices carried out. During the training, students were actively involved in restaurant service activities, from welcoming guests and serving food and drinks, to implementing work ethics and professional communication. Evaluation results showed a significant improvement in the students' service skills, communication skills, and work attitudes. In addition to providing benefits to the students, this activity also provides benefits to the hotel in the form of additional staff support in service and potential long-term collaborations. Overall, this training is in line with the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy that encourages project-based learning and industry partnerships, and has proven effective in increasing employability skills and strengthening the synergy between the world of vocational education and the world of work.

This community service project addresses the issue of teaching Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Semarang Regency, which is still dominated by linear methods and lacks visualization, hindering students' comprehension of complex ICT concepts. The goal is to enhance educators' ability to design visual-based teaching modules supported by Dual Coding Theory and Constructivism. The solution provided was an intensive workshop and collaborative mentoring on both manual and digital mind mapping techniques. The results showed a significant increase in educators' cognitive competency, indicated by the average score rising from 55.4% on the pre-test to 88.2% on the post-test. Participants successfully designed digital mind map-based ICT modules with an average product quality score of 88.9%. This success proves the effectiveness of mind mapping as a pedagogical tool for transforming ICT learning into a more active, visual, and structured experience.

Making lesson plans (RPPs) is an essential part of implementing the 2013 curriculum because it gives instructors a practical guidance for carrying out the learning process, which is focused on developing students' character and taking a scientific approach.  The purpose of this study is to evaluate the appropriateness and quality of the RPP that instructors created in relation to the 2013 Curriculum.  The RPP was created by teachers in several elementary and high schools using a document study approach and a descriptive qualitative research methodology. According to Permendikbud Number 14 of 2019, the majority of RPPs have incorporated the required elements, including subject identity, core and basic competencies, learning objectives, learning materials, methods, media, learning resources, learning steps, and assessment.  Authentic evaluation, literacy integration, and the application of a thorough scientific approach were nevertheless determined to have shortcomings and were not yet at their best.  These results show that in order to increase the quality of learning planning in accordance with the 2013 Curriculum's tenets, teachers' capability must be strengthened through ongoing training and professional development.

This study examines the education systems of Japan and the United States with the aim of identifying their main characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses in addressing global challenges. The Japanese education system emphasizes discipline, cooperation, and character building as the foundation for academic achievement and moral development. Meanwhile, the American education system prioritizes creativity, freedom of expression, and an individual-centered approach that encourages critical thinking and innovation. The comparison reveals fundamental differences in educational philosophy and classroom practices, particularly in curriculum design, teacher-student interaction, and assessment methods. Despite these differences, both systems share a common vision of preparing competent and adaptable generations capable of contributing to the global society. The findings of this study are expected to provide valuable insights for the development of Indonesia’s education system, especially in formulating policies that combine Japan’s strong character-based education and the United States’ innovation-oriented learning. By integrating these strengths, Indonesia can create a more holistic and globally competitive education framework suitable for the 21st century.

This study aims to analyze the negative impact of learning pressure on early childhood development at Raudhatul Athfal (RA) Mawadah Warahmah Medan. The background of this research is based on the increasing academic demands on early childhood, particularly in reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, which are often inconsistent with their developmental stages. The research employed a qualitative method with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that learning pressure negatively affects several aspects of child development, such as causing learning stress, reducing intrinsic motivation, limiting creativity, and hindering social- emotional growth. These findings emphasize that early childhood education should focus on play-based approaches, exploration, and holistic potential development rather than solely on academic achievement. The contribution of this research is expected to provide valuable insights for teachers, parents, and educational institutions regarding the importance of reducing academic pressure and implementing learning methods aligned with the principles of early childhood education.

Millions of people suffer from malaria, one of the most serious parasitic diseases that threatens human life and causes high rates of morbidity and mortality, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as blood smear examination, which can be performed using a microscope, face many challenges due to the inaccuracy of manual analysis and the reliance on individual skills. Therefore, the use of machine learning or deep learning algorithms to automate malaria detection offers promising solutions to improve accuracy, reduce diagnosis time, and enhance scalability. In this paper, a multi-class convolutional neural network (CNN)-based model is designed to classify cells infected with Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) and Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) and uninfected cells from blood smears, as most severe cases and deaths are caused by P. falciparum and P. vivax. This is achieved by building and training a CNN from scratch, rather than using transfer learning from pre-trained models. The proposed network was trained and tested on the Kaggle dataset, which consists of 27,558 images of infected and uninfected individuals. These images were divided into 13,779 images of uninfected individuals, 6,890 images of individuals with P. falciparum malaria, and 6,889 images of individuals with P. vivax malaria. The images were preprocessed using several operations, including blurring, denoising, and morphological processing. The proposed model achieved the best evaluation accuracy when compared with other deep learning algorithms, with an accuracy rate of 96.5%, a sensitivity rate of 95%, a specificity rate of 97.6%, and an F1-score rate of 96.5%. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed model as a tool to assist clinicians in malaria diagnosis, reducing reliance on manual analysis.

Kreo Village, located in Larangan District, Tangerang Regency, still relies heavily on very traditional communication methods in daily life. While this approach reflects local wisdom and strong cultural values, the changing times demand a digital transformation, especially in the field of communication. With the rapid advancement of digital technology and the growing quality of human resources in the village, the need for a more modern communication system is becoming increasingly important. One potential solution is the use of artificial intelligence technology such as ChatGPT. ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a language model based on AI developed by OpenAI. This technology can understand and generate natural language interactively, similar to human conversation. By integrating ChatGPT into community communication activities, Kreo Village can speed up access to information, facilitate the exchange of ideas and opinions, and bridge the existing digital gap. In addition, ChatGPT can also be used as an educational tool to help residents understand digital technology, support learning activities, and strengthen community participation in village development. Through this initiative, Kreo Village can move toward becoming a more inclusive, adaptive, and competitive digital village in the modern era.

This community service program aimed to enhance students’ pharmaceutical literacy through the introduction of drug classification logos at SMP Muhammadiyah 04 Pangkatrejo. The background of this activity was the low level of drug-use literacy among adolescents, often leading to irrational self-medication. The activity employed a quantitative descriptive design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. Educational interventions included interactive counseling, PowerPoint presentations, visual media using logo sticks, and pretest–posttest evaluation. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ knowledge (p = 0.000), with mean scores increasing from 58% to 81% after the intervention. The highest gain was observed in the recognition of logo colors and drug classifications. Satisfaction analysis revealed that 96% of participants expressed satisfaction with the learning process, especially regarding material clarity and the presenters’ readiness to answer questions. The study concludes that participatory educational methods and visual media effectively improve rational drug-use awareness among junior high school students. Future programs are recommended to expand similar activities to other schools and integrate digital media for sustained impact on public health literacy.

The researcher used a qualitative descriptive research type at Robbaniyyin Middle School. The data sources were all 24 students in grade IX of Robbaniyyin Plus Middle School, Islamic Religious Education teachers and the Principal. Data collection instruments were observation, interviews and documentation studies. The results of this study indicate that there is student learning activity in the Islamic Religious Education learning process in grade IX of Robbaniyyin Middle School, namely students are active in writing, reading, speaking, listening, moving, discussing and asking and answering questions. Meanwhile, the factors that influence students in increasing their learning activity are from within the students, namely: healthy physique, having strong attention, perception and memory. From outside the students, namely: a place far from the sound of vehicles, facilities namely personal stationery, a clean room and a clean classroom whiteboard, then the teacher's varied learning methods such as the lecture method with the material of faith in Allah SWT, the practice method with the material of reading and writing the Quran and the method of presentation with the material of congregational prayer.

English literacy at early childhood is a crucial foundation for language development, cognitive growth, and academic readiness. TK Desa Bagi 01, despite its high academic achievements, faces several challenges in teaching English, including a busy daily schedule, limited learning time, and restricted access to interactive learning media. This community service program was designed to address these challenges by introducing English literacy to young learners in a creative and engaging manner while simultaneously enhancing teachers’ skills in employing interactive and contextually relevant teaching media. The program employed several methods: observation of current teaching practices, planning and development of creative learning media such as flashcards, posters, storybooks, and puppets, implementation of learning activities through play-based approaches, and evaluation of student and teacher outcomes. The results indicate a significant increase in student enthusiasm, active participation, and comprehension of basic English vocabulary. Teachers also demonstrated improved creativity and confidence in using various teaching media to support literacy learning. This program shows that English literacy can be effectively fostered in early childhood using simple, locally relevant, and sustainable media. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of teacher development in enhancing the quality of English learning in rural school contexts. Overall, the initiative provides a practical model for integrating interactive English literacy education in early childhood settings with long-term potential for rural education improvement.

This community service activity was carried out to support and strengthen the role of Sunday school teachers in fostering the social and emotional development of preschool children. Early social experiences generally begin in the family, but schools and religious education institutions also play a significant role in shaping children’s abilities to interact, share, and communicate effectively. The program was implemented at PAUD Arastamar Kids Pekanbaru through participatory activities that involved teachers and children. The approach emphasized interactive methods such as giving praise, teaching simple religious values, playing games, and organizing creative learning activities. Examples included origami-making, group singing, storytelling, and encouraging children to share crayons or toys with their peers. These activities not only created a fun and engaging learning atmosphere but also helped children develop empathy, cooperation, and independence. Teachers were guided to consistently integrate these activities into their routines to maximize the positive outcomes. The results of this service showed that Sunday school teachers could effectively encourage positive social-emotional growth by combining religious teachings with play-based and interactive learning. In conclusion, the program provided valuable contributions to strengthening the capacity of teachers while creating a supportive environment for children to interact positively and independently with others.

This study aims to enhance legal awareness and leadership skills among high school students in Dau District, Malang Regency through the Adventure Legal Learning program. The background of this activity is the low level of legal understanding, leadership ability, and the limited use of interactive learning methods in the school environment. This community service project applies a participatory approach, actively involving students as key participants. The methods used combine legal education, educational games based on Eduka-Game, and outdoor outbound activities designed to foster values of responsibility, discipline, and leadership. The implementation includes legal counseling, group discussions, case simulations, collaborative games, and reflection sessions, with evaluation conducted through behavioral observation and participant response questionnaires. The results indicate a significant improvement in students’ legal understanding, communication skills, teamwork, empathy, and discipline. Moreover, positive leadership behaviors and stronger legal awareness emerged among participants. This experiential learning approach proved effective in developing responsible, empathetic, and integrity-driven young individuals capable of becoming agents of change in their communities. However, variations in individual leadership and empathy skills remain challenges that need further attention and development in future programs.

Chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetes, and heart disease remain major causes of mortality worldwide, highlighting the need for accurate and interpretable diagnostic models. However, conventional machine learning methods often face challenges of limited generalization, feature redundancy, and class imbalance in medical datasets. This study proposes an integrated classification framework that unifies three complementary feature paradigms: classical tabular attributes, deep latent features extracted through an unsupervised Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) encoder, and quantum-inspired features derived from a five-qubit circuit implemented in PennyLane. These heterogeneous features are fused using a feature-wise attention mechanism combined with an AdaBoost classifier to dynamically weight feature contributions and enhance decision boundaries. Experiments were conducted on three benchmark medical datasets—CKD, early-stage diabetes, and heart disease—under both balanced and imbalanced configurations using stratified five-fold cross-validation. All preprocessing and feature extraction steps were carefully isolated within each fold to ensure fair evaluation. The proposed hybrid model consistently outperformed conventional and ensemble baselines, achieving peak accuracies of 99.75% (CKD), 96.73% (diabetes), and 91.40% (heart disease) with corresponding ROC AUCs up to 1.00. Ablation analyses confirmed that attention-based fusion substantially improved both accuracy and recall, particularly under imbalanced conditions, while SMOTE contributed minimally once feature-level optimization was applied. Overall, the attention-guided AdaBoost framework provides a robust and interpretable approach for clinical risk prediction, demonstrating that integrating diverse quantum, deep, and classical representations can significantly enhance feature discriminability and model reliability in structured medical data.

This study reports on an Independent Community Service Program (KKN Mandiri) conducted in Dusun Betu Raja 3, aimed at strengthening Islamic awareness through community-based educational activities. The program focused on two main initiatives: parenting dialogues with mothers, emphasizing child-rearing practices in line with Islamic values, and interactive sessions with children that introduced moral lessons from the stories of the prophets. Using participatory methods such as discussions, interactive lectures, and storytelling, the activities encouraged active engagement and created a supportive learning environment. Findings indicate that mothers gained a deeper understanding of the significance of Islamic parenting in shaping children’s moral character, while children demonstrated enthusiasm in listening to and applying the values embedded in prophetic stories. The program highlights the effectiveness of dialogical and narrative-based approaches in promoting religious awareness within rural communities. Overall, this initiative contributes not only to the development of individual family practices but also to the collective strengthening of Islamic identity in village life.