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This study aims to examine how commitment, academic, and well-being factors influence the attitudes of Primary School Teacher Education (PGSD) students toward the teaching profession. The teaching profession plays a significant role in improving the quality of education in Indonesia, yet it is often perceived as less promising due to low welfare and heavy workloads. This research employed a descriptive quantitative method involving 30 PGSD students as respondents. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire distributed online via Google Form. The results show that most students have a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, with 37% in the moderate category, 33% in the high category, and 27% in the low category. In terms of specific factors, student commitment to the teaching profession mostly falls into the moderate category (53%), academic factors tend to be high (40%), while perceptions of teacher welfare are generally moderate to low (77%). These findings indicate that PGSD students generally have good appreciation and academic readiness for the teaching profession; however, their commitment remains unstable due to low welfare perceptions and limited social recognition. Efforts to improve teacher welfare and strengthen professional values through the curriculum are needed to foster students’ commitment and pride in pursuing a career as teachers.

This study examines the crisis in teacher quality in the disruption era, caused by weak recruitment and selection systems that remain administrative, subjective, and lack transparency. The research aims to analyze the need for transforming recruitment and selection strategies toward a competency- and technology-based model as a solution to improve educational quality. This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study at MTs YPI Darul Huda Belitang OKU Timur. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, then analyzed descriptively using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. Data validity was tested through source and technique triangulation. The findings reveal that implementing competency- and technology-based recruitment systems, such as e-recruitment and online assessment, enhances objectivity, transparency, and efficiency in the selection process. This transformation strengthens teacher professionalism and improves the quality of educational institutions to become more adaptive to the challenges of the digital era.

This research stems from the urgency of the role of public relations in Islamic educational institutions, particularly madrasas, which is increasingly complex and strategic in the current digital and information era. Public relations is not only tasked with disseminating information but also with building an image, maintaining public trust, and managing effective communication between the madrasa and various stakeholders such as students, parents, teachers, and the wider community. This study aims to identify and analyze the application of ethics and professionalism in public relations at SMP Plus Darus Sholah in Jember and its impact on the institution's image and public trust. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The findings indicate that the application of Islamic ethical values—such as shiddiq (honesty), amanah (trustworthiness), and tabligh (transparency)—in public relations practices significantly enhances the madrasa's credibility and public trust. Additionally, the professionalism of public relations officers, characterized by structured communication planning and interpersonal ethics, plays a crucial role in building a positive institutional image. However, challenges such as a lack of formal training and understanding of ethical standards remain. The implications of this study highlight the need for policy recommendations to enhance the capacity and integrity of public relations personnel in Islamic educational institutions to support their role as the forefront of institutional communication.

This study aims to analyze students' perceptions of the concept of meritocracy in education management as an effort to prevent nepotism in the recruitment process for elementary school teachers. Meritocracy is seen as an approach that emphasizes individual competence, qualifications, and achievements in the selection process for educators, while nepotism is often an obstacle in creating a professional and ethical educational environment. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method with data collection through questionnaires distributed to students in education study programs who have acquired a basic understanding of educational management and teacher recruitment systems. The data were analyzed to describe the students' level of understanding, attitudes, and views on the application of meritocracy principles and their awareness of the negative impacts of nepotism in the world of education. The results show that the majority of students have a positive perception of meritocracy as a fair and effective system for improving the quality of educators. However, some students acknowledge that nepotism is still common in the education sector and is considered to undermine professionalism and public trust. These findings emphasize the importance of instilling meritocratic values from the university level and strengthening competency-based recruitment policies to support the creation of a transparent and high-quality education system.

This study explores the ethics of teachers in a global context by comparing the professionalism of educators in Finland and madrasah teachers in Indonesia. The research aims to identify key ethical principles and practices that define teacher professionalism in these distinct educational settings. Employing qualitative methods including literature review and interviews with educators from both countries, the study highlights similarities and differences in ethical standards, pedagogical approaches, and cultural influences. Findings reveal that while Finnish teachers emphasize autonomy, democratic values, and continuous professional development, Indonesian madrasah teachers integrate religious ethics alongside pedagogical professionalism. The study discusses implications for improving teacher training and ethical guidelines to enhance educational quality and foster intercultural understanding. This comparative analysis contributes to the global discourse on teacher ethics by providing insights into how cultural and institutional contexts shape professional values and responsibilities in education.  

In the midst of the demand to actively publish scientific papers, the ability to design is a significant added value for teachers and lecturers. This report outlines a monograph book layout design training with Canva held for academics at PPMULTINDO. The main purpose of this activity is to provide practical skills so that participants can independently produce professional book layouts. This training uses an interactive workshop method, where participants are guided from the introduction of Canva's features, the application of design principles, to the practice of preparing layout chapters by chapter. As a result, participants demonstrated a significant improvement in their ability to operate Canva for publication design needs. They are able to produce a structured, consistent, and visually appealing layout. Thus, this training has succeeded in becoming a practical solution for academics to efficiently improve the visual quality of their monograph books

This study aims to analyze the influence of price perception and service quality on customer satisfaction at Popo Kopitiam Tasikmalaya. The research method used is a survey with a quantitative approach. Data were collected through distributing questionnaires to 90 respondents who are active customers of Popo Kopitiam. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression to determine the simultaneous and partial effects between the independent and dependent variables. The results showed that simultaneously, price perception and service quality have a significant effect on customer satisfaction. Partially, price perception has a significant effect on the level of customer satisfaction, indicating that assessing price according to product quality can increase satisfaction. Similarly, good service quality significantly influences customer satisfaction, indicating the importance of fast, friendly, and professional service. These findings indicate that the combination of competitive prices and optimal service is a major factor in building customer satisfaction at Popo Kopitiam Tasikmalaya.

This study analyzes the optimization of creative content production on the TikTok platform of Garuda Systrain Interindo, a company engaged in occupational safety and health (K3) certification services. The research aims to (1) identify how the content production process is optimized and (2) examine how such optimization improves the effectiveness of creative content based on the principles of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC). Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through observation of the company’s TikTok content, documentation, and analysis of content performance indicators. The results show that the optimization process includes structured planning through content planning sheets, determination of content pillars, talent briefing, consistency in editing style, and template standardization. These efforts are supported by post-production activities such as scheduling, performance monitoring, and evaluation through TikTok Analytics. Furthermore, the optimization significantly enhances content effectiveness, as indicated by increased engagement, reach, and stable performance of educational content. The implementation of IMC particularly in terms of message consistency, visual uniformity, and brand identity integration strengthens brand awareness and improves the clarity of K3 educational messages delivered to audiences. Overall, optimized and IMC-based content production contributes to more effective digital communication and strengthens the company’s professional image on social media.  

With the advancement of technology and globalization, technical skills alone are no longer sufficient to face the increasingly complex challenges of the workplace. Students are expected to possess soft skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills frequently encountered in the professional world. This study aims to analyze the level of achievement, experience, work motivation, and competency on work readiness among students at Gunadarma University, Karawaci Region. The analysis method used quantitative primary data, with the following testing stages: convergent validity, discriminant validity, reliability, r-square, q-square, f-square, and path coefficients. The instrument used was a questionnaire, and valid data was collected from 250 respondents. The sampling method in this study was non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling technique. The testing tool used was SmartPLS. The results of this study indicate that the variables of achievement level, experience, work motivation, and competence influence work readiness among Gunadarma University students in the Karawaci region.

The advancement of digital technology has had a significant impact on broadcasting production systems, including at Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) Banten. This study aims to examine the performance of the vMix Pro application in improving production efficiency and the quality of digital broadcast programs at RRI Banten. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method, with data collected through field observations, interviews with broadcast technicians, and literature studies. The results indicate that the implementation of vMix Pro increased production time efficiency by 50%, reduced operational costs by 40%, and decreased the number of required technical operators from five to three. In terms of quality, both video and audio outputs showed improvement, achieving an average score above 4.6 on a 5-point scale, reflecting more stable, clear, and professional broadcasts. With its user-friendly interface and high device integration capability, vMix Pro has proven effective in streamlining workflows, optimizing resource utilization, and enhancing the overall production quality of broadcasts at RRI Banten

This study aims to analyze the role of mass media in influencing the escalation of social conflict in society. Mass media, both conventional and digital, have significant power in shaping public opinion and influencing public perceptions of sensitive social issues. In the context of Indonesia's pluralistic society, non-objective and provocative reporting can accelerate the rise of social tensions and exacerbate intergroup conflict. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a literature review method, drawing on sources from various scientific journals, books, and previous research reports. The results indicate that media can act as both a trigger and a mitigator of conflict, depending on how information is presented to the public. Media that prioritizes the principles of peace journalism can help create cross-group communication, foster empathy, and strengthen social solidarity. Conversely, biased and sensational media can exacerbate differences and lead to social disintegration. Therefore, media practitioners require moral responsibility, professional ethics, and social awareness to ensure their function remains oriented toward truth, justice, and peace. Thus, mass media holds a strategic position in building social harmony amidst the diversity of Indonesian society.

Indubitably, digital accounting platforms have proven to be a key element in financial management, especially in the contemporary era. They not only promise but guarantee improved accuracy, analytical depth, and reduced delays. In Kenya, the popularity of cloud-based accounting, AI-powered analytics, and enterprise-resource modules is quickly growing, although adoption still remains uneven across organization sizes, regions, and sectors. This journal’s primary objective was to explore the numerous challenges Kenyan accountants encounter when implementing digital accounting platforms and the strategies they utilize to address and overcome these challenges. Regarding methodology, the paper reviews the existing body of literature, including expert reviews, policy documents, and professional reports, to evaluate six critical barriers: infrastructural limitations, change resistance, financial constraints, human capital shortages, ambiguities in ethical and regulatory areas and the challenges that impact technical integration. It also includes a discussion of the most practical plans of action that practitioners in the field of accounting can employ to adapt to the current and ever-evolving landscape. This thorough analysis concludes that the sustainable digitalization of the accounting sector in Kenya highly depends on a concerted effort from educational institutions, industry stakeholders, government agencies, and professional bodies. It provides pragmatic recommendations for policymakers and provides suggestions for areas of further research, with a deep emphasis on phased implementation, capacity building, across-the-board empirical research, boosted investment in critical and resilient infrastructure, and functional governance frameworks.

This community service activity aims to improve the quality of vocational education by strengthening the management of the Teaching Factory (TeFa) at SMK Muhammadiyah Purwodadi. This model requires active student involvement in the production of goods or services in accordance with workplace standards, thereby fostering technical, managerial, and professional competencies. The implementation method uses a participatory and collaborative approach, encompassing four main stages: (1) identifying the needs and readiness of target schools, (2) developing training materials based on the results of the needs analysis, (3) implementing TeFa management training using a problem-solving approach and hands-on practice, and (4) providing post-training mentoring and evaluation. The results of the activity demonstrated a significant improvement in the managerial and technical capabilities of TeFa managers. Based on the evaluation results, participants were able to develop a production management plan integrated with the curriculum. In addition, training participants successfully implemented the concept of industrial cooperation in learning activities. Positive impacts were also seen from the increase in student participation in production projects and the increasing variety of workshop service products managed by the School. Thus, this training model can be used as a reference for other vocational schools in developing productive, innovative, and competitive TeFa management.

This study aims to comprehensively analyze the role of tax consultants in improving taxpayer compliance with the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate increase policy from 11% to 12%, which will take effect in 2025. The research adopts attribution theory to explore how professional assistance can influence taxpayers’ perception and behavioral shifts toward compliance. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected through literature studies, participatory observation, and semi-structured interviews involving one tax consultant and two taxpayers who received VAT reporting assistance. The findings reveal that the role of tax consultants extends beyond administrative functions. They not only assist in technical adjustments such as Coretax system configuration and Periodic VAT Return reporting but also play a crucial role in fostering fiscal awareness through educational and psychological approaches. Empirically, consultant assistance improved clients’ reporting timeliness from 68% to 91% and reduced tax invoice errors by 27% within a three-month mentoring period. Moreover, consultants contributed to shifting taxpayers’ attribution from external factors—such as blaming the system or regulations—to internal factors, including personal awareness and responsibility. These results demonstrate that the presence of tax consultants strengthens both formal and material compliance, leading to sustainable, awareness-based tax behavior. Therefore, tax consultants serve as catalysts for behavioral transformation and play a strategic role in shaping an adaptive fiscal culture amid dynamic taxation policy changes in Indonesia.

Information technology (IT) has emerged as a critical component of public administration, offering significant potential to enhance transparency and accountability in governance. This comprehensive qualitative case study research examined how information technology implementation influences transparency and accountability mechanisms in public policy administration, while identifying critical challenges and success factors. The research employed embedded multi-case study methodology, collecting data through 118 semi-structured interviews with government officials (n=45), citizen-users (n=38), IT professionals (n=15), civil society representatives (n=12), and academic researchers (n=8), complemented by document analysis and direct observation (280 hours) across four case sites representing diverse governance contexts. Key findings demonstrate that information technology implementation significantly enhances government transparency through multiple mechanisms: public information portals increased citizen information access from 25-30% to 78-82%, mobile applications extended service accessibility from 15-20% to 42-55% in rural areas, and social media platforms reached 60-70% of citizens with policy information. Similarly, IT implementation strengthened accountability through online complaint systems that reduced government response times from 28-45 days to 5-12 days (60-75% improvement), automated audit systems that detected 35-55% more compliance violations, and real-time monitoring systems that reduced audit completion time by 40-50%.  The findings have implications for government practitioners seeking evidence-based guidance for IT implementation, policymakers developing governance policies leveraging technology, and academic researchers studying digital governance and public administration innovation.

This study analyzes the influence of internal operational variables—Process, Service Quality, and Facilities—on the Export Performance of PT. Panah Perdana Logisindo, a freight forwarding company in Semarang. Maritime logistics plays a crucial role in national competitiveness, but company performance often faces challenges amidst the complexity of global supply chains . Employing a quantitative approach with a sample of 100 export service users, multiple linear regression analysis indicates that all three independent variables positively and significantly affect Export Performance (Y). The results reveal that Process has the most dominant influence (\beta=0.309), followed closely by Facilities (\beta=0.302) and Service Quality (\beta=0.255). The model explains 53.0% of the variance in the company's Export Performance (Raja Ferry, 2025 2). These findings confirm the necessity of strengthening micro-operational aspects (efficient procedures, robust networks, and staff professionalism) as a core strategy for enhancing profitability and customer loyalty amidst macro-logistical challenges in Indonesia.

Sanitation facilities are a fundamental element that contributes to creating a healthy, comfortable, and productive learning environment in higher education institutions. This study aims to describe the availability of sanitation facilities in the Office Administration Management Study Program, analyze the factors that influence their condition, and explore the perspectives of the academic community regarding their quality and usefulness. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with data collected through field observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The informants of this study consisted of students, lecturers, administrative staff, and facility managers. The findings reveal that sanitation facilities such as toilets, sinks, and trash bins remain inadequate in terms of quantity, physical condition, and distribution within the campus area. Several key challenges were identified, including limited financial resources, suboptimal management practices, low awareness and discipline among users, and the absence of clear and strict institutional policies related to sanitation standards. The academic community generally perceives that the available sanitation facilities do not meet the expected standards of comfort and hygiene, which may negatively affect the quality of learning experiences and academic activities. This study highlights the importance of strategic planning, adequate budget allocation, and supportive institutional policies in improving the quality of sanitation facilities. The implications of the study are expected to provide valuable input for higher education managers in formulating policies and planning facilities that are more responsive to the needs of the academic community, thereby supporting effective, professional, and sustainable educational governance.

This study aims to analyze the strategies implemented by Hotel Abadi in Serang City to maintain its image and reputation amidst the increasingly competitive hotel industry and pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive qualitative approach was used with a SWOT analysis technique to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing the hotel. The results show that Hotel Abadi still relies on the strength of social relationships and loyalty of existing customers as reputation capital, but has not been able to manage its image comprehensively in accordance with the principles of image management theory. The communication strategies used are still conventional, such as banners and direct promotions, and have not yet touched on the realm of digital branding and professional management of customer feedback. On the other hand, the threat from new, more modern hotels that are more adaptive to technological developments is an urgent external challenge that requires a strategic response. Hotel Abadi must also pay more attention to service quality, not only from the physical side but also the overall customer experience. Given the rapid development of technology, management needs to formulate a more targeted and effective digital communication strategy to reach a wider audience through social media and websites. Hotel Abadi is advised to undertake a strategic transformation that is not only promotion-oriented, but also includes strengthening brand identity, improving service quality based on customer needs, and structured reputation management with an image management approach.

Exclusive breastfeeding ensures the optimal development of children's potential intelligence. Babies without complete exclusive breastfeeding are more vulnerable to malnutrition. They face risks of both under-nutrition and over-nutrition. This study aims to determine the correlation between exclusive breastfeeding and nutritional status among infants in Kuta Cot Glie Public Health Center, Aceh Besar. This research was an analytical study with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 74 infants aged 0-6 months, selected using a Total Sampling technique. The study was conducted from May 1st to 23rd, 2025. The data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods with the Chi-Square test. Of the total 74 respondents, 44 respondents (59.5%) had a normal nutritional status. Additionally, 43 respondents (58.1%) were exclusively breastfed. The Chi-Square test showed a p-value = 0.001 < 0.05. The findings indicate a correlation between exclusive breastfeeding and nutritional status in infants. This study suggests that mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies. Therefore, mothers should also increase their knowledge by seeking information from various sources, such as clinics and professionals. This can help them understand the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and how to prevent malnutrition in infants.

Obstetricians are often confronted with medical malpractice lawsuits, even when they have acted in accordance with professional standards, medical service standards, operational procedures, and medical ethics. Medical malpractice is generally defined as negligence or deviation from professional standards that results in serious harm to patients (Fiscina, 1999). This study aims to examine the application of the concept of medical malpractice along with its legal implications and to analyze the forms of legal protection available to obstetricians under Law Number 17 of 2023 on Health, viewed from the perspective of the principle of justice. Using a normative juridical method with descriptive-analytical specifications, the research employed a literature study and qualitative deductive analysis. The results indicate that legal protection for obstetricians consists of two dimensions: preventive and repressive. Preventive protection includes the implementation of informed consent, proper medical records, and compliance with standard operating procedures. Repressive protection involves legal defense mechanisms and institutional or professional organizational support. However, this protection remains suboptimal, as the decisions of the Indonesian Medical Disciplinary Board (MKDKI) are not always taken into account by the courts (Rahman, 2022). From the perspective of Rawls’ principle of justice, protection for obstetricians should ensure a balanced recognition of both patients’ and doctors’ rights, thereby promoting fairness and equitable justice for all parties (Rawls, 1971).