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This study focuses on the dynamic relationship between transformational leadership and work motivation, and how both elements contribute to increased productivity in modern organizational environments. By employing a literature review approach, this study synthesizes existing research to explore the powerful impact of transformational leadership in fostering heightened work motivation among employees. The research highlights that transformational leadership acts as a catalyst, significantly enhancing employees' intrinsic motivation, which in turn serves as a mediating factor in boosting individual productivity. The study identifies two key dimensions of transformational leadership that contribute most significantly to motivation: the leader's ability to provide inspirational encouragement and their attention to the unique needs of each employee. These aspects are crucial in fostering an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to perform at their best. The positive effects of this leadership style are evident in improved work quality, increased accuracy in task completion, and a stronger sense of responsibility among employees. Ultimately, this study confirms that a leader who is adaptive, communicative, and inspiring is essential in building superior, consistent, and sustainable performance within an evolving organizational structure. The findings underscore the critical role of leadership in cultivating motivation and driving long-term productivity in organizations.

This community service program aims to implement a service learning model in Gurindam Dua Belas learning at the Indera Perkasa Traditional Hall, Penyengat Island, as an effort to strengthen cultural literacy and character education based on local wisdom. The activity was implemented through the Real Work Lecture (KKN) program with a participatory approach involving traditional leaders, traditional hall managers, and students. The service stages included planning with partners, preparing learning materials and scenarios, implementing reading-recitation sessions and value discussions, as well as joint evaluation and reflection. The results of the activity showed an increase in participant involvement in understanding, reciting, and interpreting Gurindam Dua Belas, strengthening the function of the Indera Perkasa Traditional Hall as a cultural learning space, and enriching students' pedagogical experience in designing local wisdom-based learning. The main limitations of this program were the short duration of implementation, limited participant reach, and less than optimal use of digital media.

The development of digital technology requires villages to transform not only their governance but also their public awareness of digital opportunities and risks. However, the process of digital transformation cannot be separated from the local socio-cultural context. This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to strengthen local wisdom-based transformational leadership as a strategy for dealing with digital dynamics in Pesanggrahan Village, Kutorejo District, Mojokerto Regency. The implementation methods included a situation analysis, program socialization, digital literacy seminars, discussions on Pancasila values, and mentoring for village officials, community leaders, religious leaders, and Karang Taruna youth. The activity results showed an increase in participants' understanding of digital literacy, media ethics, and the relevance of local values, such as cooperation, deliberation, and tolerance, in supporting the village's digital transformation. The community also showed enthusiasm for participating in the development of digital content and technology-based services. This PKM concluded that effective digital transformation requires adaptive, character-based leadership rooted in local cultural values. Collaboration between universities, village governments, and communities is an essential prerequisite for promoting inclusive and sustainable social change.

This study aims to answer two questions. First, why were there only single candidates in 37 regions in the 2024 simultaneous regional elections? Second, what are the risks of single candidates to democracy and the performance of political parties? The methods used are normative juridical methods with a legislative and conceptual approach. The research focuses on the phenomenon of single candidates in regional elections and its impact on democracy and the performance of political parties in Indonesia. The results of this study show that the phenomenon of single candidates in regional elections indicates weak local democracy and poor performance of political parties in carrying out their functions of regeneration and leadership recruitment. Elite domination, high political costs, and the strong influence of oligarchs make the nomination process non-competitive and reduce the space for alternative candidates. As a result, regional elections are only procedural without substance, widening the democratic deficit and opening space for local bossism and unhealthy power consolidation. If this condition continues, local democracy will move further away from the principles of openness, accountability, and fair competition.

Leadership plays a crucial role in realizing digital transformation. Leaders who possess the ability to lead and utilize technology are called digital leaders. The era of information technology development, artificial intelligence, and the use of big data in the government sector will help improve services and accelerate work. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of digital leadership in digital transformation in the government sector. The research method used is a qualitative method with a literature study approach. The results show that the role of digital leadership is crucial in realizing digital transformation. By utilizing information technology, work processes in the government sector will be increasingly facilitated. In addition, the use of big data will simplify the decision-making process by leaders. Digital leadership also influences organizational culture, creating an environment that is more adaptive to technological changes. This enables government organizations to innovate more quickly in facing global challenges and increase operational efficiency. Furthermore, digital leadership also encourages collaboration between government agencies to achieve the common goal of accelerating digital transformation.

This classroom action research investigates efforts to enhance sixth-grade students’ ability to work together in Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) learning at UPT SDN Unjuruiya No. 45 Selayar Islands by implementing the Team Pair Solo cooperative learning model. The study was conducted to address students’ low collaboration skills and limited positive learning attitudes, which impeded the achievement of optimal learning outcomes. Through two learning cycles consisting of sequential group (team), pair, and individual (solo) activities, the research aimed to improve students’ cooperative abilities and attitudes toward IPAS learning. Data were collected through observation, field notes, and learning attitude assessments, then analyzed descriptively to determine changes in performance. The findings indicated a significant improvement in students’ cooperative skills, as reflected in the increase in the average percentage of collaboration indicators from 69% in Cycle I to 92% in Cycle II, covering aspects of participation, communication, responsibility, tolerance, and emerging leadership. Furthermore, students’ learning attitudes also improved, with mastery increasing from 45% in the initial condition to 100% in Cycle II, and an average score of 87 surpassing the minimum completeness criterion (KKTP) of 70. These results demonstrate that the Team Pair Solo model effectively fosters collaboration while strengthening students’ discipline, responsibility, and enthusiasm in learning. Thus, the model is proven to be a relevant strategy for enhancing cooperative skills and positive learning attitudes in IPAS instruction at the elementary level.

Ethical leadership is a crucial foundation for building an organizational culture of integrity, especially in this era of technological disruption and socio-economic complexity. This study examines how ethical leadership is implemented at Kopdit Bintang Timur, a credit union in Sikka Regency, to shape an organizational culture of integrity. Employing a descriptive narrative method with interview and observation techniques targeting managers and deputy managers, this research finds that ethical values such as honesty, fairness, and mutual cooperation are instilled through leader role modeling, transparent financial management, and active member participation. Key challenges include the difficulty of maintaining ethics amidst personal interests; however, routine oversight systems and fair complaint handling help to maintain integrity. The results indicate that ethical leadership contributes to member trust and organizational sustainability. Recommendations for development include formal ethics training programs and the utilization of technology to enhance transparency.

One of Indonesia’s key strategies for generating foreign exchange is the development of Tourism Villages. A Tourism Village refers to a rural area that is utilized as a recreational destination due to its natural beauty, cultural uniqueness, and local attractions that appeal to tourists. The development of Tourism Villages inevitably involves the Village Government as the main authority in village administration. Tourism Village development is an integral part of community empowerment, as it encourages local residents to actively participate in village development activities. Through effective empowerment programs, the Village Government can enhance community capacity, increase economic opportunities, and strengthen local potential in a sustainable manner. This study employs a qualitative research approach. The qualitative research process involves several important stages, including formulating research questions, applying appropriate research procedures, collecting specific data from participants, analyzing data inductively from particular themes to broader patterns, and interpreting the meaning of the findings. Using this approach, the study reveals that the role of the Village Government is crucial in planning, managing, and supporting Tourism Village development. Strong leadership, community involvement, and strategic empowerment initiatives are essential factors in ensuring the successful and sustainable development of Tourism Villages in Indonesia.

This study investigates the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) in strengthening social entrepreneurship ecosystems in Malang Raya, Indonesia. Using an explanatory sequential mixed-method design, quantitative data were collected from 100–150 respondents representing key ecosystem actors, including faculty members, students, social entrepreneurs, supporting institutions, and government stakeholders. Quantitative data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with LISREL software, while qualitative data from 15–25 key informants were analyzed thematically through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGD). The study integrates Resource-Based View (RBV), Triple Helix Model, and Social Capital Theory to develop a comprehensive framework. Findings demonstrate that HEIs significantly influence ecosystem sustainability, although some relationships show non-significant effects due to external factors and institutional readiness. The study recommends implementing collaborative strategies based on the triple helix model and strengthening social capital to enhance the social entrepreneurship ecosystem. This research contributes to advancing community-based entrepreneurship theory and provides practical implications for policymakers and institutional leaders in Indonesia.

This study aims to analyze the relationship between leadership style and effective communication in the decision-making process within an organizational environment. The leadership style applied by a leader is highly instrumental in determining the quality of communication established between the leader and employees. Effective communication characterized by the clear transmission of information, openness to input, and the ability to listen actively can enhance the accuracy of information, speed, and quality of decisions made. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research illustrates how leaders employ specific communication styles to foster employee engagement, strengthen coordination, and minimize misunderstandings during the decision-making process. The findings indicate that the more effective the leader's communication style, the better the quality of the resulting decisions, as the process involves a transparent, participatory, and responsive exchange of information. Thus, effective communication is a key element connecting leadership style with successful decision-making within an organization.

This study aims to analyse the relationship between leadership communication style and the effectiveness of decision-making in the Department of Tourism and Culture of Sikka Regency. The research emphasises the importance of open, clear, and participatory communication in supporting organisational coordination and improving the quality of decisions. Using a descriptive method, data were obtained through interviews with the Head of Department and a staff member involved in communication and policy implementation. The findings show that the leader applies a combination of democratic communication through the local Kula Babong approach and situational authoritarian communication. The democratic style enhances information flow, strengthens employee involvement, and increases acceptance of decisions. Meanwhile, the authoritarian style ensures discipline, clarity, and timely execution when firm direction is required. Staff members perceive the leader’s communication as polite, direct, and easy to understand, contributing to motivation and readiness to act. Overall, leadership communication significantly influences decision effectiveness across organisational contexts and growth.

This study aims to conduct a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis on Transformational Leadership (TL), based on empirical research. Despite extensive studies on TL in recent decades, comprehensive research remains limited. The methodology used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of articles containing “Transformational Leadership” in the title, abstract, or keywords, sourced from the Scopus database, which yielded 1,297 publications from 1977 to 2025. The data were analyzed using VOSviewer software. The findings suggest that TL is an innovative model in vocational education, bridging industrial systems with academic environments for authentic, practice-based learning. However, challenges include limited resources, insufficient instructor training, and inadequate institutional support. Recent innovations, such as advanced ICT, holographic technology for real-time interaction, and digital twins for process optimization, have enhanced the model's effectiveness. The study also discusses the conceptual framework of TL. This research uses the Scopus database, and future studies could broaden its scope by incorporating other databases like Web of Science. Practically, the study’s findings suggest integrating modern pedagogical strategies, including gamification, simulation, and project-based learning, to enhance student engagement and understanding of manufacturing processes. Socially, it encourages educational institutions to invest in infrastructure, strengthen industry partnerships, and provide continuous instructor training. This study highlights the growing global research on TL and calls for deeper exploration of the topic in existing literature.

Character development and organizational skills for students are essential aspects of the development of student organizations, including outdoor enthusiast groups. This activity aims to provide socialization on motivation, leadership, and organizational management to prospective members of MAPALA Surya Rimba at Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo. The community service activity was conducted on November 15, 2025, at 07:30 WIB, at the campus of Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo. This event is part of the 27th basic training (Diklatsar) series of MAPALA Surya Rimba. The methods used in this activity include interactive lectures, discussions, case studies, and organizational simulations. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of achievement motivation, organizational management, roles of members, and basic coordination skills within an organization. Additionally, this activity triggered participants' awareness to build character, discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and to reflect the professional attitude of MAPALA members. This activity has the potential to be developed into a continuous development program to strengthen leadership quality and organizational management within MAPALA Surya Rimba.

Adolescent reproductive health is a crucial issue often overlooked in primary education, especially for young girls. The lack of accurate and age-appropriate information causes confusion among students when experiencing puberty, including menarche. This community service project aims to increase the knowledge and awareness of female students at MIS AL-KAUTSAR regarding reproductive organ health through an educational and participatory approach. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR), consisting of needs identification, program planning, educational implementation, and evaluation stages. The results indicate a significant increase in students' understanding of reproductive anatomy and hygiene, as well as behavioral changes such as greater openness to discussing menstruation and the emergence of local leaders among students. The program also led to the creation of new social structures in the school, such as a youth information corner and the involvement of female teachers as mentors. This initiative proves effective as an educational intervention model that can be replicated in other primary schools.

This study aims to analyze the impact of participative leadership on voice behavior with knowledge sharing as a mediating variable among employees at PT. Jambi Ekspres Televisi. This research uses a quantitative approach with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS) technique analyzed using SmartPLS 4.0. The sample consists of 30 respondents selected through saturated sampling. Data were collected using a Likert scale questionnaire that measures the variables of participative leadership, voice behavior, and knowledge sharing. The results of the study show that (1) participative leadership, voice behavior, and knowledge sharing are at a high category; (2) participative leadership has a positive and significant impact on voice behavior; (3) participative leadership has a positive and significant impact on knowledge sharing; (4) knowledge sharing has a positive and significant impact on voice behavior; and (5) knowledge sharing significantly mediates the relationship between participative leadership and voice behavior. This study recommends that PT. Jambi Ekspres Televisi enhance participative leadership practices by strengthening two-way communication and implementing a more structured knowledge management system to improve performance and collaboration among employees.

This community service activity aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Muaro Saiyo Farmers Group through the integration of entrepreneurial independence and sustainable irrigation management. The main issues faced by the group are the weakness of the organizational structure, low entrepreneurial skills, and poorly coordinated irrigation management. The implementation methods include field surveys, socialization, thematic training (institutional management, post-harvest processing, and sustainable irrigation), mentoring, and evaluation through pre-tests and post-tests to measure changes in knowledge. The results of the activity show a significant increase in participants' knowledge, which improved from 25.9% in the "good" category before the training to 88.9% after the training. In addition, the group formed administrative documents, value-added rice products, and a trained irrigation management team. This program successfully created social changes in the form of new norms in farm management, strengthened the culture of mutual cooperation, and fostered the emergence of local leaders capable of mobilizing the group. Future recommendations include the development of more sustainable farming business units and continuous mentoring to strengthen the group's independence in the long term.

The implementation of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) is a crucial foundation for maintaining public trust in Indonesia’s Islamic banking sector. Yet, the effectiveness of GCG is often debated because formal practices tend to be technocratic and procedural, lacking deeper internalization of Sharia Ethical values. This study analyzes the application of GCG based on Sharia Ethics at Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), with a case study at KCP Sawangan Sari Plaza. Using a qualitative approach and case study method, data were collected through source triangulation, including in-depth interviews with the Branch Operation and Service Manager (BOSM), customer service officers, and tellers. These interviews were supported by participatory observation and an examination of corporate documents. The findings reveal no significant discrepancy between formal GCG practices and Sharia Ethics at the research site. GCG principles such as Transparency, Accountability, Responsibility, and Fairness are consistently implemented and rooted in ethical values like Amanah (trustworthiness), Shidq (honesty), and ’Adl (justice). A key insight from this study is the shift in employee motivation from fear-based compliance toward value-based compliance. This shows that the integration of GCG and Sharia Ethics is strongly influenced by ethical leadership and the development of a spiritual work culture at the branch level.

This study aims to analyze the definition and concept map of Islamic Education (IPI) within the philosophical framework of Prof. Dr. Hasan Langgulung. IPI is strategically positioned as a discipline that bridges theoretical studies and educational practices in responding to contemporary challenges, while also serving as a foundation for character formation. The method used is library research with a qualitative approach, analyzing primary and secondary documents to synthesize a complete IPI concept map. The results of the study show that Langgulung defines IPI comprehensively as a normative field of science, exploring the process of multi-dimensional human growth (physical, soul, mind, spirit), and utilizing integrative sources of knowledge (revelation, reason, experience). This approach is based on three solid philosophical pillars: Ontology (human nature and fitrah), Epistemology (integration of revelation, reason, and experience), and Axiology (utility values to form a perfect human being). Langgulung's thinking elevates the discussion of IPI from the operational level (Tarbiyah, Ta'lim, Ta'dib) to the philosophical level, providing a solid foundation for IPI as a complete discipline.The ultimate goal is to produce a perfect human being capable of fulfilling the balanced roles of 'Abdullah (servant of God) and Khalifatullah fil Ardh (leader on earth), by optimizing the full potential of human nature. This educational model is considered relevant in contemporary discourse to integrate religious and general knowledge and address the moral crisis.

This study aims to analyze the educational values contained in the Dalihan Na Tolu culture in the Mandailing community and its relevance to character education in schools. The research approach used is qualitative descriptive with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation of traditional leaders and the Mandailing community in Mandailing Natal Regency. The results of the study show that Dalihan Na Tolu, which includes the principles of Somba Marhula-hula, Elek Marboru, and Manat Mardongan Tubu, contains educational values such as respect, responsibility, empathy, cooperation, and mutual cooperation. These values have a strong relevance to character education in elementary school. The culture of Dalihan Na Tolu not only serves as a social system, but also as a source of moral and character education for the younger generation. In addition, the application of these traditional values in the context of modern education can strengthen students' cultural identities and foster mutual respect in the school environment. The integration of Dalihan Na Tolu into learning also has the potential to be an effective pedagogical strategy to build a harmonious and characterful school culture.

Effective collaboration is a strategic imperative for contemporary organizations, yet its success hinges critically on team dynamics and underlying psychological factors like Trust and Psychological Safety. The purpose of this Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was to synthesize empirical research published between 2020 and 2025 to clarify how these psychological factors influence collaboration and team performance. Following the PRISMA guidelines, a rigorous search on Google Scholar using keywords such as "team performance," "psychological factors," and "collaboration" resulted in the final inclusion of 15 articles for in-depth synthesis. Findings confirm that Trust is the most vital psychological construct, acting as a crucial mediator: it successfully transmits the positive effects of Transactional Leadership on employee performance and, conversely, mediates the detrimental effect of Toxic Leadership leading to Employee Silence. Leadership Soft Skills and Emotional Intelligence are identified as primary antecedents that build perceived trustworthiness, which, in turn, significantly reduces Turnover Intention. The review also highlights emerging contexts: trust is now influenced by Agent-Related Factors in Human-AI Teams (HATs), and unconventional factors like Corporate Comedy are found to positively contribute to Group Cohesion. However, contradictory findings regarding trust's role in Knowledge Sharing suggest a significant research gap. This SLR concludes that building psychological capital is fundamental to effective collaboration and recommends that future research utilize Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to validate conceptual frameworks and employ mixed-methods approaches to resolve contextual conflicts within the literature.