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Digital transformation has become a necessity for State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), particularly BRI, to face disruptions in the technological era. This study evaluates the reskilling and upskilling programs at BRI Medan in addressing the need for digital competencies, productivity improvement, and digital banking services. A mixed-method approach was used through in-depth interviews and questionnaires with program participants and HR management at BRI Medan, supported by digital policy documents and performance reports. The analysis focused on digital competencies, participant satisfaction, team performance impact, and regional implementation scale. Initial results indicate that the program emphasizes digital literacy, cybersecurity, the use of digital platforms, basic data analytics, and digital customer service. There was an improvement in skills and adaptability despite challenges such as limited training resources, varying employee profiles, and the need for job-specific customization. Positive impacts on operational efficiency and digital customer satisfaction were identified, with the acceleration of data-driven initiatives. The discussion highlights sustainable design, routine monitoring and evaluation, and the integration of the program into career paths. Policy implications: expansion of the program at Medan branches with a clear budget and strengthening the digital learning ecosystem. This study provides a practical overview of how BUMN, particularly BRI Medan, manages digital transformation through regional competency development.

This study focuses on the analysis of students' learning experiences through artificial volcanic eruption experiments in understanding the material of changes in the state of matter at MI Miftahul Ulum. The problem underlying this study is the difficulty students have in learning the abstract concept of changes in state, so a learning strategy based on real experiences is needed. The artificial volcanic eruption experiment was chosen because it is able to show the process of changes in the state of matter through simple chemical reactions in an interesting and easy-to-understand way. The method used is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The subjects of the study were fifth-grade students of MI Miftahul Ulum. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study showed that the implementation of the artificial volcanic eruption experiment created a meaningful learning experience for students. Students appeared more enthusiastic, active, and easily grasped the concept of changes in the state of matter because they experienced the change process directly. In addition, this experiment also fostered students' curiosity, cooperation, and scientific attitudes in learning activities. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the artificial volcanic eruption experiment is an effective learning medium to strengthen the learning experience while improving students' understanding of the material of changes in the state of matter.

This study examines the transformation of Islamic education in the digital era, focusing on issues, challenges, and opportunities. The development of digital technology has brought significant changes in Islamic learning, including curriculum innovation, teacher competence, digital literacy, and the ethical use of technology. Using a qualitative literature review method, this article analyzes primary and secondary data from national and international journals to present a comprehensive discussion. The findings highlight that while digital transformation provides opportunities for broader access to knowledge, it also raises concerns about the digital divide, the role of teachers, and the maintenance of Islamic values. Furthermore, the increasing reliance on digital tools in education has intensified the need for teachers to adapt to new technologies and methodologies. The study concludes that strengthening digital literacy, professional teacher training, and appropriate policy support are crucial for optimizing Islamic education in the digital age. The findings stress the importance of balancing technological integration with the preservation of traditional Islamic values in educational practices.

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.

This study explores the practice of participatory communication and creative production implemented by the Anggrek Waste Bank along the Ciliwung River as an educational strategy for flood disaster mitigation. The research aims to understand how community-based waste management initiatives can serve as platforms for environmental learning and social empowerment. Using a qualitative approach with a case study method, this study investigates social dynamics, interaction patterns, and meanings constructed by residents through collaborative waste management and creative production activities. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that participatory communication is manifested not only in formal education, counseling, or campaigns, but also in everyday interactions, creative workshops, and collective community work. Creative products such as recycled crafts, soap made from used cooking oil, and eco enzymes function as symbolic communication media that persuasively convey ecological messages while providing tangible economic benefits. These practices foster a sense of ecological responsibility, strengthen social solidarity, and enhance community resilience to flooding. This study concludes that participatory communication integrated with creative production serves as an effective model for promoting sustainable behavior and community-based flood mitigation in urban environments.

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.

The Independent Curriculum is the latest education policy designed to provide students with learning freedom with a focus on developing competencies that are more flexible and student-centered. This study explains the implementation of the Independent Curriculum at SMP Negeri Satu Atap 1 Dolat Rayat, a rural school with various resource limitations. The research method used is qualitative research with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews with teachers, field observations, and school documentation. The results of the study based on the results of in-depth interviews with teachers, found the main challenges such as the low basic literacy skills of students, the limited facilities of learning support infrastructure, the low active participation of students, and the diversity of student backgrounds that affect the implementation of learning. In addition, limited support from parents and education policies are also obstacles. To optimize implementation, teachers implement strategies to strengthen literacy, continuous training, use contextual media, and build cross-stakeholder collaboration. This study confirms that the success of the Independent Curriculum in rural schools requires an adaptive contextual approach and synergy of all related parties.

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.

The Independent Curriculum is the latest education policy designed to provide students with learning freedom with a focus on developing competencies that are more flexible and student-centered. This study explains the implementation of the Independent Curriculum at SMP Negeri Satu Atap 1 Dolat Rayat, a rural school with various resource limitations. The research method used is qualitative research with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews with teachers, field observations, and school documentation. The results of the study based on the results of in-depth interviews with teachers, found the main challenges such as the low basic literacy skills of students, the limited facilities of learning support infrastructure, the low active participation of students, and the diversity of student backgrounds that affect the implementation of learning. In addition, limited support from parents and education policies are also obstacles. To optimize implementation, teachers implement strategies to strengthen literacy, continuous training, use contextual media, and build cross-stakeholder collaboration. This study confirms that the success of the Independent Curriculum in rural schools requires an adaptive contextual approach and synergy of all related parties.

Myalgia is a muscle pain condition that can occur in a specific area of the body or spread to several regions. Its main symptoms include pain, soreness, or discomfort in the muscles, whether during movement or at rest. The pain may range from mild to severe and is sometimes accompanied by stiffness, muscle tension, or even cramps that interfere with daily activities. This condition is commonly experienced by the elderly due to aging, loss of muscle mass, improper physical activity, stress, lack of stretching, or an unhealthy lifestyle. This community service activity aimed to provide education and raise awareness about myalgia among 10 elderly participants in the Elderly Community of Kalirejo, Malang, to help them better understand prevention, pain management, and self-care strategies. The method used was service learning (SL) with achievement parameters measured through pre-test and post-test evaluations. The results showed an increase in participants’ knowledge regarding the definition, causes, and rehabilitation of myalgia from 10% to 90%, demonstrating that this program effectively improved the elderly’s understanding and awareness of myalgia.

Digital transformation has opened vast opportunities for the younger generation to engage in technology-based entrepreneurship. However, the low level of literacy regarding Sharia-based business among university students remains a major challenge in building a competitive halal startup ecosystem. This community engagement program aims to equip students with both conceptual understanding and practical skills in developing digital businesses aligned with Sharia principles. The program was implemented on May 10, 2025, involving 60 students from UNISKA, UMB, and Poliban. The method employed an educational-dialogical approach based on experiential learning, encompassing interactive seminars, technical workshops, and reflective evaluations. The training materials included the Sharia Business Model Canvas, halal design thinking, Islamic ethical digital marketing, as well as halal legality and certification. The program’s effectiveness was measured through pretest and posttest instruments, which showed a significant improvement in the average score from 58.3 to 82.7. These findings indicate that the program was effective in enhancing students’ understanding and readiness to become halalpreneurs. Furthermore, the experience fostered a transformation in students’ mindsets toward perceiving business as a means of worship and social contribution. The program is recommended to be replicated on a larger scale with cross-sectoral collaboration and support.

Graphic design training is an important strategy to enhance student learning competencies, particularly for students participating in the Internship Program (PKL) at Rideatama. This study aims to provide foundational understanding and advanced skills in using the Canva application as an effective learning medium. The training was attended by PKL students from SMKN 1 Kopang with an interactive learning method and hands-on practice. The evaluation results showed significant improvement in creativity, the ability to utilize design features, and students' confidence in developing independent works. The majority of participants stated that the training material was relevant to their needs, and the instructor's delivery was easy to understand, as reflected in the average evaluation score of 86.67%. Although there were some suggestions regarding the training duration being too short, overall, the activity successfully enhanced student learning competencies. This training is expected to serve as a competency development model that is beneficial for both the education and professional sectors, providing skills that can be directly applied in the field of graphic design.

This study aims to examine the process and improvement of reading comprehension skills among slow learner students in Grade VII at SMP Negeri 2 Karangan through the use of interactive animation video media based on the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model. Employing the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method following the Kemmis and McTaggart model, the study was conducted in two cycles with six slow learner students as research subjects. The observation results indicated an improvement from 89.58% in Cycle I to 100% in Cycle II. The average reading comprehension score increased from 65 to 83, with the percentage of students achieving the minimum mastery criteria rising from 67.85% to 89.28% with a difference of 18 points increase. These findings demonstrate that interactive animation video media based on PjBL effectively enhances both student engagement and learning outcomes, particularly in understanding English texts. This success was supported by the active role of the teacher in adapting the PjBL syntax to meet the specific needs of the slow learner students.

This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) in shaping students’ character in the digital era, particularly through the use of non-digital learning media. The rapid development of technology has brought both positive and negative impacts on students. On one hand, technology facilitates access to information and enables more interactive learning processes. On the other hand, exposure to negative content and digital distractions can weaken students’ concentration and moral control. This research employed a quantitative method with a survey approach and a correlational design. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire from five respondents selected through purposive sampling. The findings reveal that teaching IRE using non-digital media significantly improves students’ concentration, discipline, and awareness of worship. Furthermore, IRE positively contributes to fostering wise internet usage and proper digital communication ethics. These results indicate that combining traditional approaches with the integration of religious values is highly effective in addressing the challenges of the digital era and promoting the development of students’ character rooted in Islamic values.

The use of technology in rice farming can significantly increase production, reduce management time, expand cultivated land, and improve product quality to meet consumer standards. When rice production meets market demand, the selling price becomes higher, thus increasing farmers’ income and welfare. The presence of farmer groups plays a vital role as a learning forum for gaining knowledge, implementing agricultural technology, and facilitating access to agricultural tools and machinery. This enables farmers to apply technology effectively, improve work efficiency, and address challenges in rice farming. Considering the great potential of this region for rice cultivation, supported by growing local food demand and the national food security program, technology implementation becomes essential. This study employed the Likert scale method to measure farmers’ attitudes, opinions, and perceptions, with samples collected through purposive sampling. The findings show that the role of farmer groups in implementing rice farming technology in the Misa Kada (Advanced) group reached 74.91%, while the Ta’pan Kila’ (Beginner) group reached 66.07%. This indicates that farmer groups have contributed effectively, though some activities remain suboptimal. Strengthening learning class programs is the most strategic effort to enhance farmers’ understanding of agricultural technology, improve productivity, and maintain Tana Toraja’s cultural values.

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.

This study aims to describe the early literacy skills of elementary school students through the use of letter-arranging teaching media based on three main indicators: letter suitability, accuracy in arranging letters into words, and accuracy in combining syllables into words. Early literacy is a crucial foundation for mastering reading and writing skills that influence students’ academic development. However, many lower-grade students still face difficulties in recognizing letters and forming words correctly. To address this, learning media that are concrete, interactive, and suitable for children’s developmental stages are needed. The letter-arranging teaching medium was chosen because it trains basic reading skills through enjoyable play-based activities. This research employed a descriptive quantitative method involving 22 second-grade students. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire consisting of 10 statements, then analyzed using the mean score and response distribution. The results showed an overall mean of 3.39, categorized as very good. The highest indicator was letter suitability and accuracy in forming simple words (mean 3.6), while the lowest was accuracy in combining syllables into complex words (mean 3.1). These findings indicate that the letter-arranging medium effectively strengthens early literacy, particularly in letter recognition and simple word composition, while also improving motivation, confidence, and cooperation.

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.

The background of this research is the richness of Indonesian culture that is very diverse from Sabang to Merauke. Education and culture are now hot topics. Mathematics, as an important subject, is often considered difficult and boring due to monotonous learning and lack of motivation. Therefore, it needs improvement by connecting mathematical materials with local culture to make it more relevant in everyday life. The purpose of this research is to determine the effectiveness of E-LKPD flat shapes on the collage of Joglo traditional houses based on ethnomathematics in the mathematics learning process of flat shapes material which is expected to enable students to love their ancestral culture. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with the type of design research. Design research consists of 3 stages, namely experimental preparation, experimental implementation, and retrospective analysis. Data collection techniques with observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The results of the study are the implementation of E-LKPD collage based on ethnomathematics of Joglo traditional houses on flat shapes material runs effectively and can foster a sense of love for ancestral culture. This conclusion was obtained based on the suitability between ALT and HLT. Furthermore, the results of this study can be the basis for the development of the next E-LKPD by utilizing other cultures that are close to the daily lives of student.