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This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Kampus Merdeka policy as a government strategy in addressing the challenges of higher education during the pandemic. The background of this research focuses on the importance of innovation in an educational system that is adaptable to crisis conditions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which demands flexibility in teaching and learning processes as well as the empowerment of students to become more independent. The objective of this study is to examine how the Kampus Merdeka policy is implemented in universities and its impact on the quality of learning, student autonomy, and their preparedness for the workforce. This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design, involving data collection through in-depth interviews, observations, and analysis of policy-related documents. The findings reveal that the implementation of Kampus Merdeka during the pandemic has encouraged increased student creativity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and more contextual learning experiences beyond the classroom. The policy also provides opportunities for students to develop their potential in a more flexible and adaptive manner. This study concludes that Kampus Merdeka, as a government policy, holds significant potential in shaping a higher education system that is more relevant and resilient to changing times, particularly in the context of a global crisis.

The disruption era, marked by rapid technological development and socio-cultural transformation, presents significant challenges to the spiritual and character formation of young children. In this dynamic context, Christian Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers are not merely facilitators of learning but are also expected to act as spiritual leaders and moral role models. These responsibilities require a form of leadership that is not only rooted in biblical principles but also adaptive to the shifting demands of the digital age. This study aims to (1) identify the core challenges faced by Christian ECE teachers in the disruption era, (2) examine Christ-centered leadership values, and (3) propose an adaptive spiritual leadership model suitable for Christian ECE settings. Utilizing a qualitative approach through a literature review, data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model, which includes data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings highlight two main categories of challenges: external challenges such as the influence of digital media, shifting values in society, and increased parental expectations; and internal challenges including limited teacher capacity, spiritual stagnation, and institutional gaps. In response, this research proposes the "Three-Pillar Adaptive Spiritual Leadership Model," which emphasizes: (1) the teacher's internal spiritual formation and integrity, (2) the implementation of innovative and contextually relevant pedagogical strategies grounded in Christian values, and (3) synergistic collaboration with families and church communities as key support systems. This model provides a conceptual and practical framework for Christian educational institutions to empower teachers in forming resilient, Christ-like character in children. The study contributes to the discourse on faith-based education in the 21st

Indonesia’s Islamic capital market has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, evidenced by the increasing number of investors and the rising market capitalization of Sharia-compliant stocks. This article aims to analyze the performance and management strategies of Sharia stock portfolios by reviewing academic literature published in Indonesia between 2019 and 2024. Utilizing a literature review methodology, the study compares the return and risk characteristics of Sharia stocks with those of conventional stocks. It also evaluates the applicability and effectiveness of classical portfolio theories—namely, the Markowitz Model and the Single Index Model—in managing Sharia-compliant investments. The findings reveal that Sharia stock portfolios often perform competitively and tend to exhibit greater resilience and stability during financial crises. This resilience is attributed in part to the rigorous stock screening mechanisms that comply with Islamic principles, excluding sectors and companies that do not meet Sharia criteria. Additionally, various macroeconomic factors such as inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, and global economic fluctuations are found to impact the performance of Islamic stock portfolios. The article highlights that while Sharia investments align with ethical and religious values, they also offer practical advantages in risk management and diversification. Furthermore, digital technology and fintech innovation are seen as essential tools to enhance transparency, accessibility, and investor engagement in the Islamic capital market. The study concludes that the development of Sharia-compliant stock investments in Indonesia holds promising potential, especially if accompanied by improved financial literacy, inclusive investor education, and stronger technological infrastructure. This paper offers valuable insights for policymakers, market regulators, and investors interested in promoting sustainable and faith-based financial practices within Indonesia’s rapidly evolving capital market ecosystem.

Research on national banking using the Altman’s Z-Score analysis technique has been relatively extensive, but studies focusing specifically on banks indexed to SRI-KEHATI remain limited. The SRI-KEHATI Index is known as a benchmark for companies with strong sustainability, social responsibility, and good governance practices. This study aims to analyze the health trends of banks listed in the SRI-KEHATI Index during the 2015–2024 period by applying the second modified Altman’s Z-Score model (1993), which is widely recognized as a reliable indicator for assessing a company’s financial stability and risk of bankruptcy. The findings indicate that the overall Altman’s Z-Score trend of major banks within the SRI-KEHATI Index shows stability and a consistently healthy financial condition throughout 2015–2023. However, in 2024 there is a notable decline that requires further examination to determine whether it is caused by market fluctuations, structural challenges, or accounting adjustments. Despite this decrease, the overall financial health of the banks remains categorized as very good according to Altman’s model. The average Z-Score for all four banks analyzed is 6.457, which is well above the threshold of 2.6, indicating no significant bankruptcy risk. When evaluated individually, BMRI stands out as the healthiest with a Z-Score of 13.879, followed by BBNI with 5.971, BBRI with 3.175, and BBCA with 2.801. These results confirm that all four banks remain in a safe financial zone during the 2015–2024 period. Furthermore, the study’s four hypotheses are proven, reinforcing the argument that SRI-KEHATI indexed banks maintain strong financial resilience even amid post-Covid-19 challenges.

This study aims to determine the influence of intellectual capital, company age, company size, and managerial ownership on firm value, with Good Corporate Governance (GCG) acting as a moderating variable. In addition to analyzing the overall effect of each variable, this study also divides the analysis into three distinct periods: the normal period, the pandemic period, and the recovery period. The population of the study includes companies in the hotel, restaurant, and tourism sub-sectors listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the period of 2018 to 2022. The sample was selected using purposive sampling, resulting in a total of 24 companies with 120 observations analyzed. To test the hypotheses and analyze the data, this study employed the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) software version 25. The results indicate that intellectual capital and company age do not have a significant effect on firm value. In contrast, company size and managerial ownership were found to have a significant influence on firm value, suggesting that larger companies and those with higher levels of managerial ownership tend to have stronger firm value. Furthermore, Good Corporate Governance (GCG), when tested as a moderating variable, did not significantly strengthen the relationship between intellectual capital and firm value. When viewed across the three time periods—normal, pandemic, and recovery—intellectual capital, company age, managerial ownership, and the moderating effect of GCG consistently showed no significant influence on firm value. However, the study reveals a notable exception in the case of company size. During both the pandemic and recovery periods, company size was shown to significantly affect firm value. This suggests that during periods of crisis and recovery, firm size plays a more crucial role in maintaining or increasing firm value, possibly due to greater resources, resilience, and operational capacity possessed by larger firms.

This study explores the meaning of love and courage in the lyrics of Nadin Amizah's song "Taruh". Music serves as a cultural medium that reflects the construction of social reality, and song lyrics often become a space for expressing personal and collective experiences. The song "Taruh" illustrates the emotional complexity present in human relationships, particularly in interpreting the feelings of love intertwined with acts of bravery. This research employs Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotic theory by examining the syntagmatic and paradigmatic relations within the song's lyrics. The descriptive qualitative method is applied, with data obtained through non-participant observation and literature study. The findings indicate that the lyrics of "Taruh" do not portray an idealized version of love; instead, they express a more realistic view of love as something that includes pain, vulnerability, and imperfection. Interestingly, within those imperfections, there is a profound sense of courage—a willingness to endure, to remain, and to accept wounds as a part of emotional life. The syntagmatic analysis highlights how the arrangement of words in each stanza reflects stages of emotional struggle, longing, acceptance, and resilience. On the other hand, the paradigmatic analysis reveals that while alternative words could have been chosen, the selected diction intensifies the emotional nuance without shifting the central message of the narrative. Overall, the song constructs a layered narrative of love, where courage is found not in grand gestures but in silent endurance. This study shows how popular music, through its poetic structure, can communicate complex emotional truths and contribute to deeper cultural understandings of human emotion.

Micro,Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are a vital pillar of the national economy, significantly contributing to employment, innovation, and regional economic development. However, in the ever-evolving digital era, many MSMEs have yet to optimally utilize digital promotional technologies and trends, leading to limited market reach and business growth. This community service activity aims to improve MSMEs' understanding and skills in building and developing their businesses through digital-based promotional strategies. The methods used in this activity include interactive outreach, hands-on training, and mentoring focused on the use of social media, online marketplaces, and other relevant digital platforms. The activity was conducted in collaboration with the MSME community using a participatory approach, enabling participants to actively engage in learning and directly apply the materials provided. The results of the activity indicate that participants showed a significant increase in knowledge and awareness regarding the importance of digital branding, designing attractive and effective promotional content, and utilizing various digital tools to expand market access. Additionally, many participants expressed greater confidence in managing digital platforms to promote their products and services independently. This increase in digital literacy is crucial in helping MSMEs remain competitive and adaptive to market changes brought about by technological advances. By equipping MSMEs with relevant digital promotion skills, this initiative contributes to the broader goal of supporting the growth of resilient, sustainable, and innovative small businesses. In the long term, such community-based empowerment efforts are expected to foster economic resilience and inclusiveness in the face of ongoing digital economic transformation.

This article explains the Bakaua ritual at sacred graves, a tradition of the Nagari Sungai Limau community that has deep theological value. This research aims to analyze the meaning of theological values in the Bakaua ritual and how its practice can strengthen people's spiritual relationships. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this research examines the spiritual, social, and cultural aspects inherent in the Bakaua tradition. The research results indicate that this ritual serves not only as a means of prayer and respect for ancestors but also as a medium for strengthening social relations and preserving local wisdom. Apart from that, the Bakaua ritual is seen as a form of asking for protection, expressing gratitude, and fulfilling vows, which reflects the close relationship between culture and theology in the life of Minangkabau society. The method used in this research is qualitative, encouraging a different approach from previous research, which only discussed Bakaua dramaturgy in the Minangkabau society. However, this paper places more emphasis on aspects of theological values in the Bakaua ritual tradition at sacred graves. This study highlights how theological meaning is embodied through symbolic practices, offerings, and communal prayers that represent submission to divine will. It also reveals how the ritual facilitates intergenerational transmission of spiritual values, maintaining continuity of belief systems in modern contexts. By analyzing community participation and oral narratives, the research uncovers deep spiritual motives rooted in Islamic beliefs intertwined with local cultural expressions. In addition, the findings underscore the community’s resilience in preserving traditional theology-based rituals despite the influence of modernization and shifts in religious interpretations. The Bakaua ritual thus becomes a cultural-theological bridge that binds generations and sustains spiritual identity within the dynamic life of the Minangkabau people.

This study explores the key determinants of field engineer efficiency in the field service industry by analyzing the impact of self-efficacy, resource management, and time management on operational performance. Employing a quantitative research approach, data were collected using saturated sampling from 102 field engineers and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4.0. The measurement model showed robust psychometric properties, satisfying the thresholds for convergent validity, discriminant validity, and internal consistency reliability. The structural model results indicate that all three independent variables significantly influence field engineer efficiency. Self-efficacy was found to have the strongest effect (β = 0.421, p < 0.001), followed by resource management (β = 0.347, p < 0.001) and time management (β = 0.289, p < 0.001). The model accounts for 68.7% of the variance in field engineer efficiency, reflecting strong explanatory power and predictive accuracy. Among these variables, self-efficacy emerged as the most dominant factor, suggesting that field engineers' belief in their ability to perform tasks is a critical driver of operational success. High self-efficacy enhances motivation, resilience, and effective problem-solving under pressure, making it essential in dynamic and unpredictable field environments. Resource and time management also play crucial roles in supporting engineers' ability to complete tasks efficiently by ensuring optimal allocation of tools, equipment, and time. The findings provide practical implications for field service organizations aiming to improve workforce performance. Investing in training programs that strengthen self-efficacy, combined with systematic improvements in resource and time management practices, can significantly enhance operational outcomes. By prioritizing these factors, organizations can boost engineer efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve service delivery, ultimately gaining a stronger competitive advantage in the industry.

The palm oil industry is a vital component of Indonesia's economy, significantly contributing to foreign exchange earnings and employment opportunities, particularly in rural and plantation-based regions where economic alternatives are limited. However, the sector is increasingly challenged by global sustainability concerns, particularly the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which poses a threat to Indonesia’s palm oil exports due to its strict environmental standards and traceability requirements. This study adopts a descriptive qualitative approach using a literature review to explore the role of innovation and legal protection in strengthening the sustainability and global competitiveness of Indonesia’s palm oil industry. Specifically, it investigates how the development of superior plant varieties and the application of Plant Variety Protection (PVP) under the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) framework contribute to long-term industry resilience. The findings indicate that superior varieties such as DxP Topaz, DxP PTPN V, and Lonsum DxP have been instrumental in boosting productivity, reducing the need for land expansion, enhancing oil yield per hectare, and improving overall resource efficiency. Moreover, legal protection through PVP not only secures exclusive rights for breeders but also incentivizes further agricultural innovation and prevents the unauthorized use and duplication of valuable genetic resources. In light of international regulatory pressures, strengthening the national PVP system, promoting the registration of local superior varieties, and integrating legal instruments with research and development are essential. These efforts can safeguard Indonesia’s genetic sovereignty and support sustainable practices in compliance with international environmental standards. Ultimately, aligning agricultural innovation with a robust legal framework is key to maintaining the industry’s market access, environmental credibility, and long-term sustainability.

Teachers face complex emotional challenges in the workplace, particularly when dealing with the dynamic nature of Generation Z students. Without adequate emotional regulation skills, teachers are at risk of prolonged stress and burnout. This community service activity aims to improve teachers' emotional regulation skills through training based on Gross's (2003) theory, which includes techniques for recognizing, managing, and responding to emotions adaptively. The activity was conducted at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Palembang and attended by 30 teachers. The training method included delivering material and practicing emotional regulation in six structured sessions. Results showed that participants were enthusiastic, actively engaged in the practice, and acknowledged their increased understanding and skills in managing negative emotions. Participant reflections indicated that the training helped maintain mental health and increased readiness to face work pressure. In addition, the sessions fostered a supportive environment where teachers could share their emotional experiences and develop mutual empathy. Feedback from participants emphasized the relevance of emotional regulation in daily teaching tasks, including classroom management, dealing with students’ behavior, and interacting with colleagues and parents. However, challenges remain in implementing emotional regulation due to minimal institutional support and limited follow-up programs. Therefore, it is important for this type of training to be integrated into teacher professional development programs and supported by school policies. This activity demonstrates that strengthening teachers' emotional aspects is a strategic step in improving the overall quality of education. Future efforts should involve collaboration with school leadership to institutionalize emotional support mechanisms and conduct longitudinal evaluations to measure sustained impact. Overall, the training offers a promising model for enhancing teacher well-being and professional resilience in demanding educational environments.

This study investigates the monetary transmission mechanisms influencing inflation and exchange rates across seven Southeast Asian countries (Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) over the period 2010–2023, with special focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research addresses the problem of macroeconomic instability, particularly the volatility in inflation and currency values during crisis periods, and aims to identify the dominant monetary factors affecting these indicators. The study employs a mixed quantitative approach using Structural Vector Autoregression (SVAR), Panel Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL), and Paired Sample t-Test to analyze the short-term and long-term relationships among key variables: Gross Domestic Product (GDP), investment, money supply (M2), interest rates, inflation, and exchange rates. Findings reveal that GDP is the most influential factor impacting both inflation and exchange rates, followed by money supply and interest rates. The variance decomposition analysis confirms that these monetary variables significantly explain macroeconomic fluctuations in both pre- and post-pandemic contexts. The t-Test further indicates statistically significant changes in inflation and exchange rates before and after the pandemic, highlighting the disruptive effect of COVID-19 on economic stability. The results demonstrate that inflation declined significantly in most countries during the pandemic, while exchange rate behavior varied depending on economic resilience and policy responsiveness. The study concludes that maintaining macroeconomic stability requires not only monetary policy coordination but also effective public health crisis management. This research contributes to the regional policy discourse by offering empirical insights and evidence-based recommendations to strengthen economic resilience in Southeast Asia.

This article discusses the dynamics of Islamic education during the Sultanate of Banten, an Islamic kingdom that developed since the 16th century and became one of the centers of Islamic civilization in the archipelago. Islamic education in Banten not only shapes the Islamic identity of the community, but also strengthens morality, social solidarity, and cultural resilience. Islamic boarding schools are the main pillars of education that integrate the teaching of religious science, character education, and socio-religious practices. The role of pesantren expands, not only as a learning center, but also as a da'wah institution that instills the values of independence, justice, and brotherhood in the midst of a multicultural society. Great scholars such as Sheikh Nawawi al-Bantani and Sheikh Yusuf al-Makassari have an important role in strengthening the scientific network between Banten, the Middle East, and the Islamic world. Their profound works in the fields of jurisprudence, Sufism, and morals had a great influence on the development of Islamic thought in Southeast Asia. The pesantren curriculum that focuses on the yellow book, with the teaching methods of sorogan, bandongan, and wetonan, produces students who are not only knowledgeable, but also disciplined, moral, and sensitive to social problems. The Dutch colonial period brought severe challenges with secular policies and restrictions on Islamic education. However, pesantren still exist as spiritual and intellectual fortresses. This success is supported by the ability of pesantren to develop economic independence and expand scientific networks through the overseas migration of students to various Islamic study centers abroad. Until now, Banten's Islamic education heritage has transformed into a modern Islamic boarding school that is able to combine classical traditions with technology and global insights. This study confirms that traditional Islamic education in Banten has a strategic role in shaping the social, spiritual, and identity structure of the Muslim community, which persists across generations.

The role of human resources in a company is crucial and must be utilized as effectively as possible. To achieve this, it is necessary to implement strategies that motivate employees to work willingly and apply their skills and competencies to achieve optimal performance. Employee performance is influenced by several factors, including motivation, ethics, and the work environment. This study employed a saturated sampling technique, meaning that the entire population of 93 employees at CV. Surya Food Indonesia Blitar was used as the sample. Data were collected through questionnaires and documentation methods. The results of the analysis revealed that motivation significantly influences employee performance. Similarly, ethics also has a significant impact on how employees perform their duties. Furthermore, the work environment plays a key role in shaping employee performance. Collectively, motivation, ethics, and the work environment were found to have a combined and significant effect on the performance of employees at CV. Surya Food Indonesia Blitar. These findings highlight the importance of fostering a motivated, ethical, and supportive workplace to enhance overall productivity.  

This community service activity focuses on improving financial recording practices at Maya Fruit Shop, an MSME in Palangka Raya City, which previously relied on manual bookkeeping. The main objective of this activity is to help business owners switch to a more efficient and accurate digital financial recording system using the cashier application and Manager.io. The method used is Participatory Action Research, which is carried out based on transactions for three months through the stages of preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The results of the mentoring showed a significant improvement in business owners' understanding and ability to manage financial records, reducing administrative errors, and enabling the preparation of more accurate financial reports. These improvements increased the owner's confidence in making business decisions and strengthened the financial resilience of the business.

This study aims to identify risk management processes and analyze management strategies that can be implemented by Pineapple Chips MSMEs in Kualu Nenas Village. The approach refers to the ISO 31000 framework, which includes risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and management. The results show that the most significant risks are in the high category, especially financial and operational risks, such as fluctuations in raw material prices, product damage due to improper storage, and limited human resources in marketing and production management. To minimize the impact of risks, a thorough analysis and appropriate mitigation strategies are required. The implementation of systematic risk management is considered capable of reducing potential losses, increasing business resilience, and strengthening the position of MSMEs in facing market dynamics. This approach is also crucial in maintaining business continuity, increasing consumer trust, and maintaining business reputation.  

MSMEs have proven to be a resilient sector in facing various economic crises in Indonesia, including the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, digitalization among MSMEs in Indonesia has not yet yielded significant or tangible results. In addition, MSMEs face numerous challenges in adapting to digital markets, particularly in terms of financing. Therefore, it is essential to identify the factors that influence business development and income, particularly for culinary MSMEs in Denpasar City. This study aims to analyze the effect of People's Business Credit and the use of the QRIS on business development and income, as well as their indirect effects through business development. A quantitative approach was employed in this research, which was conducted on culinary MSMEs in Denpasar City. A total of 99 MSME units were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation and interviews, and analyzed using path analysis. The results indicate that: (1) KUR and QRIS usage have a direct positive effect on business development; (2) KUR, QRIS usage, and business development have a direct positive effect on the income of culinary MSME actors; and (3) KUR and QRIS usage indirectly influence income significantly through the mediation of business development.

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) for the Indonesian language faces significant challenges due to high Word Error Rate (WER), especially when using pre-trained models without fine-tuning. This study develops an optimized ASR system using a hybrid cloud architecture that integrates the Faster-Whisper large-v3 engine with advanced audio preprocessing techniques. The system adopts a distributed architecture, with Google Colab (Tesla T4, 15GB VRAM) as the GPU server and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (8 core, 32GB RAM) as the client. Evaluation was conducted on five Indonesian audio samples covering formal news, informal conversations, and long-duration recordings. The system achieved an 80% success rate in processing, with WER ranging from 27.69% (formal news) to 645.16% (informal conversations). Resource utilization was also efficient, with 21.3% GPU usage and 35.4% RAM usage. Processing time remained stable for normal-sized files but experienced timeouts on large files (>50MB). The results indicate that hybrid cloud architecture is feasible for distributed ASR processing in Indonesian, with several areas still open for optimization toward production deployment.

Exclusive breastfeeding plays a crucial role in reducing neonatal mortality rates, preventing growth disorders, and enhancing immunological resilience. However, adherence to exclusive breastfeeding practices remains below the targeted level. This study aims to analyze the relationship between maternal characteristics, knowledge, and family support with the success of exclusive breastfeeding in infants. A cross-sectional design was used, conducted at the UPTD Sawang Health Center, South Aceh Regency, during February–March 2025. The population consisted of all mothers with infants aged 7–12 months visiting the health center, totaling 120 individuals. A sample of 97 respondents was selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, followed by data processing that included response completeness checks, variable coding, and data entry. Data analysis comprised univariate analysis to present the frequency distribution of maternal characteristics and knowledge, and bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square (χ²) test with a significance level of α=0.05 to test the hypotheses. The results showed that maternal employment was significantly associated with the success of exclusive breastfeeding (p < 0.001), whereas maternal education (p = 0.566), income (p = 0.915), maternal knowledge (p = 0.351), and family support (p = 0.252) were not significantly related. In conclusion, maternal employment has a significant relationship with exclusive breastfeeding success

Employee turnover intention remains one of the pressing challenges for organizations striving to maintain workforce stability. This study investigates how emotional intelligence influences employees’ intention to leave, with job satisfaction positioned as a mediating factor. Grounded in the Traditional Turnover Theory, the research was conducted at PT. Mabhakti, located at Jl. Nangka No. 29, Dangin Puri Kaja, North Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. The study involved a total of 40 employees, all of whom were included as respondents using a census or saturated sampling approach. Data collection was carried out through structured interviews and questionnaires, and the analysis was performed using path analysis via SPSS. The findings reveal that emotional intelligence negatively and significantly affects turnover intention, while it positively and significantly influences job satisfaction. Additionally, job satisfaction itself negatively affects turnover intention and plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between emotional intelligence and turnover intention. These outcomes reinforce the Traditional Turnover Theory, highlighting that emotionally intelligent employees are more likely to experience internal positive drivers—such as self-motivation and emotional resilience—that contribute to job satisfaction and, consequently, a reduced desire to leave. The study underscores the importance of fostering emotional intelligence and enhancing job satisfaction as strategic approaches to curbing turnover intention and promoting organizational stability and productivity.