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The political transformation in post-New Order Indonesia has opened up space for public participation and press freedom in democratic life. In this context, mass media and social media play an important role in shaping people's political awareness. They also influence political behavior. This research aims to analyze the contribution of print and digital media in delivering political messages. The media also plays a role in building public opinion and shaping the political image of certain actors. This research examines various political communication literature and theories as well as the involvement of actors such as politicians, media professionals, and activists with a qualitative method through a literature study approach. The research proves that the media has the ability to shape socio-political reality through agenda-setting mechanisms in addition to being a means of disseminating information. Social media is now an effective campaign tool as well, with a significant influence on people's political attitudes, depending on the credibility of the political communicator, the background of the audience, and the quality of the message. That the media is a strategic instrument in modern political communication and helps determine the direction of democratic dynamics in Indonesia has been confirmed by these findings.

Design in the perspective of Hadith encompasses not only visual and physical aspects but also incorporates moral, social, and spiritual values taught in Islam. In everyday life, Islam encourages its followers to create an orderly, clean, and beneficial environment and lifestyle in accordance with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This study employs a thematic Hadith approach by collecting and analyzing Hadiths related to the theme of design, such as cleanliness, simplicity, beauty, social balance, and sincere intention. The Hadith sources used include authentic collections such as Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and Sunan Abu Dawood. The findings reveal that design, according to Hadith, is a comprehensive effort to shape a life aligned with Islamic values, emphasizing ethics, usefulness, and balance between worldly life and the hereafter. Thus, the concept of design in Hadith is not merely a matter of aesthetics but also a form of worship that reflects noble character and brings individuals closer to Allah SWT.

This study explores the integral relationship between aqidah (faith) and sharia (Islamic law) in Islam as a unified system that governs a Muslim's way of life. Aqidah serves as the foundation of belief, while sharia represents the practical implementation of that faith across all aspects of life. The disintegration between these two elements has led to various negative social phenomena, including hypocrisy, secularism, and moral decline. Using a qualitative approach and library research method, this study deeply examines primary Islamic sources such as the Qur'an, Hadith, classical texts, and contemporary Islamic thought. The findings reveal that integrating aqidah and sharia education is an urgent necessity within Islamic educational systems, aiming to shape a generation of Muslims who possess a comprehensive understanding of faith and consistently practice Islamic teachings. This integrated educational model is essential for developing individuals with strong character, rooted in faith, and capable of facing contemporary challenges while adhering to divine values.

Enterobius vermicularis, or pinworm, continues to be a public health concern, particularly among children in coastal and densely populated areas. Though it is classified as a non-Soil Transmitted Helminth (non-STH), its fecal-oral transmission route allows rapid spread, especially where hygiene practices are inconsistent. In Indonesian coastal communities such as Lasiana, Kupang, limited studies have focused on the intersection between environmental factors, personal hygiene, and parental knowledge in relation to enterobiasis. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and morphological characteristics of Enterobius vermicularis in children aged 3–9 years living in the coastal area of Lasiana Beach, Kupang. A descriptive observational study was conducted involving 81 heads of households and 24 children as research participants. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to parents to assess sanitation conditions, hygiene practices, and knowledge levels. Perianal samples were obtained from the children using the clear tape (scotch tape) method and examined microscopically to identify E. vermicularis eggs. Findings revealed that 21% of the children tested positive for E. vermicularis. The eggs displayed typical morphological features—oval shape with one flattened side and a transparent double-layered shell. Despite most respondents reporting good hygiene behavior and environmental sanitation, cases of infection persisted. Limited access to handwashing facilities and dense housing conditions were identified as contributing risk factors. The presence of Enterobius vermicularis infections despite adequate sanitation and knowledge highlights a gap between awareness and effective daily practices. These findings underscore the need for strengthened community-based health education and consistent monitoring in high-risk coastal areas to prevent enterobiasis among children.

Arabic literature experienced a significant thematic transformation from the Umayyad to the Abbasid period. In the Umayyad era, poetry was still rooted in classical qasidah, focusing on praise, tribal pride, and romantic ideals. However, the Abbasid era brought a wave of literary renewal, influenced by sociopolitical and cultural shifts. This study explores how these contexts shaped literary themes and styles, using a descriptive qualitative approach through library research and textual analysis. It focuses on works by Al-Farazdaq, Al-Akhtal, Jarir, Abu Nawas, Abu al-Atahiyah, Dibil al-Khuza’i, and Al-Jahiz. The findings reveal that poetry in the Abbasid era became a tool for social criticism, spiritual reflection, and personal expression. Meanwhile, Al-Jahiz significantly advanced Arabic prose, making it more intellectual and educational. This study concludes that Arabic literature evolved not only in form and content, but also in function, reflecting the intellectual and cultural dynamism of Islamic civilization. Keywords: Abbasid; Arabic literature; New Poets; Transformation; Umayyad

Making ecoprints to improve skills in using natural materials in learning arts and culture and crafts for elementary school children in Kalijambe, Sragen. Making this ecoprint means that the motifs produced on each fabric have different colors and patterns even though they use the same type of plant leaves. This is due to several factors, the relatively different shapes of the leaves. The introduction of ecoprinting to elementary school children creates a creative experience in learning arts and culture and crafts. Another contribution that can be achieved from this training is the growth of students' awareness of the potential of the environment and the desire to preserve nature. Ecoprint work training also provides real and meaningful learning experiences. Exploring the variety of natural materials around, especially leaves, adds value to aesthetic sensitivity. Apart from that, ecoprints also have quite a lot of selling value.

This study examines the role of perception in individual and organizational decision-making through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and content analysis approach. Perception is understood as an internal process that shapes understanding of objects, influencing preferences and decisions. Contextual factors such as culture, socio-economics, and technology also contribute to shaping perception. This study adopts a theoretical framework in which perception mediates the relationship between external attributes—such as price, quality, and brand image—and final decisions. By analyzing 993 scholarly articles from 2021 to 2025, this research maps perception models in consumer and organizational domains and identifies research gaps related to the integration of digital factors such as algorithms and AI. The validation process was conducted through triangulation between AI-generated prompts and human-based thematic analysis. The results highlight the need for perception models to adapt to digital dynamics and emphasize the importance of ethical integration in modern decision-making systems.  

The rapid development of technology and social media has given rise to new trends in marketing strategies, one of which is the use of Influencers as promotional media. Influencers are often utilized as intermediaries between brands and consumers due to their perceived ability to shape public opinion and influence purchasing decisions. However, various ethical issues have emerged in advertising practices involving Influencers, particularly concerning transparency, honesty, and social responsibility. Many Influencers promote products without disclosing that the content is paid advertising. Such practices can mislead consumers and damage the reputations of both the Influencer and the associated brand. Another critical issue is the promotion of products that do not align with the Influencer’s personal values, as well as the lack of protection for vulnerable groups, such as children. Therefore, the implementation of strict and comprehensive advertising ethics is essential. This study highlights the importance of digital ethics education for Influencers, the enforcement of clear regulations, and the active role of social media platforms in labeling sponsored content, in order to establish a healthy and responsible digital advertising ecosystem.

The accelerated progress in technology alongside the global integration of digital trends have significantly shaped the financial behavior of Generation Z. This demographic often displays short-term financial tendencies, such as impulsive spending, the adoption of the “You Only Live Once” (YOLO) mindset, and doom spending, which often undermines long-term financial planning. This study seeks to examine the extent to which love of money, financial literacy, and financial attitude influence personal financial management among members of GenBI South Sumatra. Information was obtained via surveys distributed to 63 participants, proportionally selected from a total population of 175 students from UIN Raden Fatah, Sriwijaya University, and Sriwijaya State Polytechnic. The study employed a quantitative research design using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method  with the SmartPLS 3.2.9 software. The data reveal that love of money, financial literacy, and financial attitude each have a positive and statistically significant impact on the personal financial management of Generation Z.

Investment refers to the decision to allocate a certain amount of funds in the present with the expectation of obtaining returns in the future. Investment decisions are influenced by an individual’s knowledge, behavior, and emotions. Investors consider not only the prospects of investment instruments but also the psychological factors that shape their decisions. This study aims to empirically examine the effect of financial literacy, mental accounting, and risk aversion on students’ investment decisions. The research was conducted at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Udayana University, with a sample of 139 students selected using a census method. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed through multiple linear regression. The findings indicate that financial literacy and mental accounting have a positive influence on students’ investment decisions, while risk aversion has no significant effect. These results highlight the importance of financial knowledge and psychological awareness in making sound investment decisions. This study serves as a reference for students to better manage their finances and make more rational and well-planned investment choices.

This research explores Ōta Shōgo’s The Water Station using a biographical lens, concentrating on three key aspects of absurdist theater: the Anti-Hero, Anti-Dialogue, and Anti-Climax. Breaking away from conventional storytelling methods, the play introduces a cast of anonymous characters who move gradually and silently across the stage, briefly stopping at a leaking water pipe. These characters represent the Anti-Hero—individuals lacking a distinct purpose, choice, or identity. The performance's lack of spoken words introduce a powerful Anti-Dialogue component, substituting conversation with silence and physical gestures, which symbolically mirrors the playwright’s experiences of trauma and disillusionment following the war. Moreover, the story does not follow a typical climax or conclusion, utilizing Anti-Climax to highlight the meaningless repetition inherent in human life. Through an examination of Ōta’s personal history—especially his experiences of displacement during World War II and his interest in the concepts of time, slowness, and stillness—this paper illustrates how these influences shaped the play's form and tone. The study emphasizes that non-Western absurdist art can arise from deeply personal and historical backgrounds. Ultimately, The Water Station creates a reflective theatrical experience where silence communicates more than spoken words, encouraging viewers to engage with the themes of emptiness, ambiguity, and the quiet beauty of existence.

Drawing on the participants' concrete lived experiences, this study explores how the processes of typification and we-relations shape the construction of meaning in everyday interactions. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and participant observation with four informants and one single caregiver, and analyzed descriptively texturally and structurally. The findings show that affective communication includes empathy, humor, and firm but authoritative correction that become the foundation for the formation of emotional bonds and a sense of “new family.” Holistic routines (praying in congregation, studying, social activities) facilitate the internalization of religious values, discipline, and independence, which in turn strengthen children's self-identity. The process of meaning construction does not only occur through words, but through daily practices that bring together the emotional, spiritual and social dimensions. These results recommend strengthening intersubjective communication training for caregivers in similar institutions to support the development of character and identity of orphans.

The development of AI has fundamentally transformed the professional ecosystem, creating a series of contemporary challenges for Generation Z preparing to enter the work arena. This study focuses on the development of motion graphic storyboards as an educational instrument to enhance Generation Z's employability capabilities for the AI era. Implementing a hybrid research methodology, data collection was conducted through digital surveys and in-depth dialog with experts to explore perceptions on the implications of AI on employment and the strategic competencies needed to adapt. The research findings indicate that Generation Z shows substantial awareness of the urgency of skills upgrading and transfer, although there is still a lack of clarity in understanding the concrete consequences of AI on future employment prospects. The motion graphic design developed presents an adaptive approach through an engaging storyline, narrative visualization, and interactive character elements, with an emphasis on the concepts of T-Shaped Skills and Transferable Skills. The research concludes that professional readiness in the era of AI digitalization requires not only technological understanding, but also adaptive flexibility, creativity, and synergy between human capacity and digital systems. Motion graphics were identified as the optimal medium to convey knowledge and strengthen Generation Z's position in anticipating future professional dynamics.

This study aims to identify the presence of Staphylococcus aureus in fermented pedo fish (Decapterus spp.) products using the Gram staining technique. The Gram staining technique is a simple but effective method to distinguish Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria based on differences in their cell wall structure. Samples were taken from traditional fermented pedo fish and analyzed in a microbiology laboratory. The results showed the presence of Gram-positive coccus-shaped bacteria that clustered like grapes, in accordance with the morphological characteristics of S. aureus. This identification can be used as an initial step in evaluating the microbiological quality of fermented products.

Education serves as a cornerstone in the learning process of students to enhance intelligence, develop skills, and foster moral character in advancing the nation. Islamic Religious Education and Character (Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti) plays a vital role in helping students shape noble character, cultivate responsibility, and behave in accordance with the values of Islamic faith. In this modern era, the teaching of Islamic Religious Education and Character faces various challenges that hinder the learning process. Therefore, teachers have an essential role in guiding, educating, and directing students to develop their cognitive, affective, and psychomotor abilities to achieve effective learning outcomes. This study aims to: (1) identify the problems faced in the teaching of Islamic Religious Education and Character; (2) explore the efforts or roles of Islamic Religious Education teachers in addressing these problems; and (3) examine the supporting and inhibiting factors that affect the role of teachers in overcoming the challenges of teaching Islamic Religious Education and Character at SMPN 3 Kalikajar. This research employed a qualitative method with a field research approach. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation techniques. The findings of the study indicate that: (1) the problems in the teaching of Islamic Religious Education and Character at SMPN 3 Kalikajar include students’ low ability in reading the Qur'an, moral degradation, limited learning time allocation, and the diversity of students’ religious understandings; (2) the efforts or roles of Islamic Religious Education teachers in overcoming these problems include the use of active, innovative, and creative learning strategies, utilization of technology and digitalization, preparation of systematic teaching modules, implementation of learning evaluations, collaboration with fellow teachers to solve unresolved issues, involvement of parents, and reinforcement of religious values through Madrasah Diniyah programs; (3) the supporting factors include the shared Islamic background among students and the availability of adequate facilities and infrastructure, while the inhibiting factors are generally insignificant and mainly technical or situational in nature.

Food security is a strategic issue that is directly related to community welfare, especially in coastal areas that are vulnerable to climate change and economic fluctuations. This study aims to identify and analyze social and economic determinants that contribute to the level of household food security in coastal areas. The method used is a quantitative approach with a survey technique of 150 households in three coastal villages. The variables studied include income level, education, access to markets, social participation, and ownership of productive assets. The results of the study indicate that income factors, education of the head of the family, and participation in social groups have a significant influence on household food security. This finding confirms that food security is not only determined by food availability alone, but also by socio-economic factors that shape household resilience in accessing and utilizing food optimally. The implications of this study emphasize the need for multi-sector policy interventions that focus on increasing income, education, and social empowerment to strengthen sustainable food security in coastal areas.

Christian education faces significant challenges in integrating the values of missional spirituality into its curriculum and teaching practices, particularly in the context of globalization, secularization, and a declining awareness of spiritual calling among educators. This study aims to examine the extent to which Pentecostal theological values such as prayer, worship, and mission are implemented in Christian education and how these values contribute to the formation of students' character and spirituality. Employing a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, curriculum document analysis, and open-ended questionnaires administered to teachers and students. The findings reveal that the integration of missional spirituality remains partial and lacks structured incorporation into both curriculum and pedagogy. However, when implemented contextually, these values have been shown to enhance learning motivation, shape Christian character, and deepen students’ spiritual lives. The study concludes that Pentecostal-based missional spirituality can holistically enrich Christian education. The primary contribution of this research is the development of a conceptual model for the contextual and practical integration of missional spirituality in Christian education, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical spiritual formation.  

Fermentation is one of the traditional food processing techniques that not only functions as a preservation method, but also plays a role in improving the nutritional quality and safety of food. One example of a typical Indonesian fermented food that has survived from generation to generation is naniura, a traditional dish of the Batak Toba people made from carp (Cyprinus carpio) which is processed without a cooking process. The fermentation process in naniura is carried out spontaneously by soaking in a solution of citrus (Citrus Sp.) and a mixture of local spices, thus creating an acidic environment that supports the growth of fermentative microorganisms, especially lactic acid bacteria (LAB). The purpose of this study was to isolate and identify LAB from naniura, as well as to carry out morphological characteristics, Gram staining, and sensitivity tests to several commonly used antibiotics. Isolation was carried out using MRS media in anaerobic conditions, while sensitivity tests were carried out using the disc diffusion method. The results showed that isolates from naniura had Gram-positive characteristics, rod-shaped, catalase negative, and showed varying inhibition zones against antibiotics. Some isolates showed resistance to amoxicillin and cefataxim, but were sensitive to erythromycin and gentamicin. These results indicate that LAB from naniura has potential as a probiotic candidate, but it is necessary to monitor the possibility of antibiotic resistance gene transfer.  

Decisions regarding dividend payment policy represent a key aspect of corporate governance, closely tied to the active involvement of board members. These decisions are often shaped by the firm's ownership structure. The growing presence of women in managerial roles further emphasizes their influence in strategic decision-making, including dividend-related choices. This study investigates the impact of board size, ownership structure, and female board representation on dividend policy among companies listed in the Kompas 100 index from 2019 to 2023, grounded in agency theory and corporate governance principles. Using multiple linear regression, the research analyzes the dividend payout ratio as the dependent variable, with independent variables including managerial, family, institutional, and government ownership, along with board size and female board representation. The findings reveal that board size, ownership structure, and female board membership collectively influence dividend policy. However, individually, ownership structure shows no significant impact, while both board size and female representation exhibit a significant positive effect on dividend policy, suggesting that larger boards and greater female participation contribute positively to dividend decisions.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using Methylene Blue stain in the microscopic observation of frog skin cell structures. Cell staining is an essential technique in histological studies, as it enhances the visibility of cellular components that are otherwise difficult to observe without contrast. Methylene Blue is known to have a high affinity for acidic components within the cell nucleus, thus providing a clearer depiction of nuclear and cell membrane structures. This research employed a descriptive experimental method by preparing frog skin tissue samples stained with Methylene Blue and observing them under a light microscope. The results indicated that Methylene Blue staining produced high contrast, allowing for the identification of hexagonal-shaped cells and dark, centralized nuclei. The obtained microscopic images revealed a uniform distribution of cells with clearly observable morphological structures. Therefore, Methylene Blue is proven to be effective in enhancing the microscopic visualization of epithelial tissue in frog skin and is recommended for use in both educational and basic biological research contexts.