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Humans are not merely thinking beings but also emotional and spiritual creatures. However, modern education tends to prioritize the cognitive dimension and academic achievement, while psychological and spiritual aspects are often neglected. This imbalance has resulted in the emergence of intellectually capable generations who may lack emotional maturity and moral integrity. Therefore, an educational approach that incorporates philosophical, psychological, and Islamic values is essential in shaping a holistic human being. This study aims to analyze the nature of humans from a psychological perspective and its implications for designing holistic, learner-centered education. This research employs a qualitative approach using the library research method. Data collection was carried out through documentary studies by reading and reviewing written sources such as scientific books, journal articles, and other academic literature relevant to the research topic. The data were analyzed using content analysis, which includes identifying themes, categorizing key ideas, and drawing conceptual meanings from the collected data. The results show that from a psychological perspective, humans possess innate potentials that develop through specific stages, are influenced by environmental factors, and have a fundamental need for self-actualization. Humanistic, cognitive, and behaviorist psychological approaches all contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of human nature. The findings reinforce the notion that education focused solely on cognitive development is insufficient for shaping a well-rounded personality. Therefore, the education system must be oriented toward balanced development of the cognitive, affective, socialand spiritual dimensions of learners.

Humans are not merely thinking beings but also emotional and spiritual creatures. However, modern education tends to prioritize the cognitive dimension and academic achievement, while psychological and spiritual aspects are often neglected. This imbalance has resulted in the emergence of intellectually capable generations who may lack emotional maturity and moral integrity. Therefore, an educational approach that incorporates philosophical, psychological, and Islamic values is essential in shaping a holistic human being. This study aims to analyze the nature of humans from a psychological perspective and its implications for designing holistic, learner-centered education. This research employs a qualitative approach using the library research method. Data collection was carried out through documentary studies by reading and reviewing written sources such as scientific books, journal articles, and other academic literature relevant to the research topic. The data were analyzed using content analysis, which includes identifying themes, categorizing key ideas, and drawing conceptual meanings from the collected data. The results show that from a psychological perspective, humans possess innate potentials that develop through specific stages, are influenced by environmental factors, and have a fundamental need for self-actualization. Humanistic, cognitive, and behaviorist psychological approaches all contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of human nature. The findings reinforce the notion that education focused solely on cognitive development is insufficient for shaping a well-rounded personality. Therefore, the education system must be oriented toward balanced development of the cognitive, affective, socialand spiritual dimensions of learners.

This study aims to improve the cognitive development of children aged 4–5 years through observation of learning activities in a kindergarten. This study uses a descriptive observation method with five children as subjects. Observations were conducted for two days to observe children's abilities in several cognitive aspects, including the ability to find solutions when facing difficulties, group small and large objects, mention numbers 1–10, and distinguish between various colors. Data were collected through field notes using assessment instruments compiled based on indicators of early childhood cognitive development. The results of the study showed that most children were in the Very Well Developed (BSB) category for all observed indicators, although there were some children who were in the Developing According to Expectations (BSH) category. These findings indicate that the learning strategies implemented by educators have been able to stimulate cognitive development optimally, and can be used as a reference in compiling further learning programs.

This study aims to describe the moral development of elementary school-aged children through a qualitative approach based on observation. Two fifth-grade students were observed to identify differences in moral characteristics and the influence of social interaction on the formation of moral values. The study also examines the teacher’s role as a facilitator of moral growth, support strategies for students with difficulties, the relationship between moral development and cognitive ability, and the role of parents. Findings reveal that children's moral development is significantly influenced by contextual, relational, and reflective learning approaches. Personalized support from teachers and collaboration with parents positively contribute to students’ moral maturity. The study recommends integrating moral values into the curriculum, training for teachers, and strengthening school–family cooperation.

The implementation of the PAKEM (Active, Creative, Effective, and Enjoyable Learning) model in Christian Religious Education (PAK) has shown significant potential in improving students’ understanding of Christian values ​​in elementary schools. This qualitative descriptive study analyzes the implementation of the PAKEM model and its effectiveness in fostering a deeper understanding of values ​​such as compassion, honesty, and forgiveness among students. Although conventional teaching methods are often used in PAK, the PAKEM model encourages active participation, creativity, and a fun learning atmosphere. Research shows that the model has a positive impact on students’ motivation and academic achievement. However, challenges such as limited teacher training and inadequate facilities hinder its optimal implementation. Solutions include ongoing professional development for teachers and adaptation of the curriculum to the local context. The study emphasizes the need for collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to support the effective implementation of the PAKEM model. Ultimately, the PAKEM approach not only improves cognitive outcomes but also contributes to students’ moral and spiritual development, preparing them to embody Christian values ​​in their daily lives.  By cultivating an engaging and supportive learning environment, the PAKEM model aims to create a generation of morally resilient individuals who integrate their faith into their actions.

An online video application specifically designed for the elderly, with a focus on ease of use and fulfillment of entertainment and hobby needs. Common problems of the elderly related to cognitive decline, loneliness, and difficulty adapting to technology are the background to the design of this application. The research method used is the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a prototyping model. The design process includes creating a process flow diagram, Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) for database modeling, and an intuitive user interface (UI) design. The results of this study are in the form of an application prototype that includes a login feature (with a no-registration option for the elderly), a homepage with favorite video categories, an interactive search feature, a search results page, and a video player interface with simple interaction options such as like. The interface design prioritizes minimalist aesthetics and navigation that is easy for the elderly to understand. It is hoped that this application can provide alternative entertainment, reduce loneliness, and improve knowledge and decision-making for the elderly through relevant video content.

This article explores the ethical principles in the use of intelligence tests in the field of counseling. As a diagnostic tool, intelligence tests provide important information about clients' cognitive potential. However, their implementation requires ethical awareness from counselors, including informed consent, data confidentiality, fairness, and cultural sensitivity. The study emphasizes the role of ethics in promoting responsible assessments and client well-being. Findings indicate that counselors who adhere to ethical standards deliver more accurate and supportive counseling interventions.

Creativity in early childhood is a crucial foundation for children’s cognitive and social development. This article examines how various play activities can serve as effective media to build creativity in early childhood. The research method used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group involving children aged 4–6 years in early childhood education settings. The results show that constructive play, role-playing, and outdoor play activities significantly enhance children’s creative abilities. Furthermore, the role of the environment and adult support positively influences creativity development. These findings highlight the importance of providing meaningful play activities and a conducive environment to maximize children’s creative potential from an early age. Practical implications for educators and parents are also discussed as efforts to improve the quality of early childhood education.

Critical thinking skills are fundamental to everyday life and academics, allowing individuals to analyze information, evaluate arguments, and draw evidence-based conclusions. In the context of Christian Religious Education (PAK), critical thinking also has a theological dimension, where reason, as a divine gift, is renewed through Christ to understand divine truth and love God. Given this urgency, this study aims to explore how the implementation of the Team Based Learning (TBL) Model can improve the critical thinking skills of PAK students. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method through literature study, collecting and analyzing data from various journal articles and books. The results show that the TBL structure includes individual preparation, team discussion (IRAT/GRAT), problem-based concept application, and peer feedback and evaluation systematically encourage high-level cognitive processes. In conclusion, TBL has proven effective in improving the critical thinking skills of PAK students, while deepening their understanding of the material and their religious competence.

Play for early childhood is very important in the development of his personality. Playing for a child is not just filling time, but a medium for children to learn. Every form of play activity in children has a positive value for the development of their personality. However, free play is often the key to unlocking the creative talents that every human being possesses. Playing with children is useful for exploring their world, developing their competence to cope with it, and fostering their creativity. The function of play for early childhood can be used as an intervention that, if implemented properly, whether equipped with tools or without tools, will greatly assist social, emotional, cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development in general, and develop children's creativity.

 This study aims to describe the implementation of Islamic education in the teachings of Tarjumah Jam'iyah Rifa'iyah in Luwihan Hamlet, Kalikajar District, Wonosobo Regency. Qualitative setting field research takes the object of the implementation of Islamic education in the teachings of Tarjumah Jam'iyah Rifa'iyah, located in Luwihan Hamlet, Kalikajar District, Wonosobo Regency for two months from March to April 2025, with research subjects including the congregation of the sect, community leaders, and religious leaders. Data were obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation to then be analyzed descriptively. The results of the research show that the Tarjumah teachings are a legacy of K.H. Ahmad Rifa'i's thoughts which emphasize three main principles in Islamic education, namely the formation of strong faith, the development of noble morals (akhlaqul karimah), and the practice of Islamic law as a whole (kaffah). This concept not only emphasizes theoretical or cognitive aspects, but also focuses on the formation of real character and behavior in accordance with Islamic values ​​in everyday life. The implementation of Islamic education in this teaching is carried out through various religious activities that are integrated with community life, such as regular religious studies in mosques, prayer rooms, or residents' homes, with the main material in the form of Javanese tarjumah books containing Islamic teachings in the form of nadham, including aqidah, worship, muamalah, and manners. In addition, the implementation of congregational worship such as the five daily prayers, dhuha prayers, and dhikr activities, are also effective educational media. This fact shows the harmony between teaching, habituation, and exemplary behavior, where Islamic values ​​are not only taught, but are manifested in social interactions in society through joint religious activities, traditions of mutual assistance, concern for the environment, and efforts to maintain social harmony. Thus, Islamic education in the teachings of Tarjumah Jam’iyah Rifa’iyah has proven to be able to form a society that is religious, has character, and consistently practices Islamic teachings in everyday life. This finding leads to the direction of future research to examine more widely the comparative implementation of tarjumah teachings in other regions and its impact on positive social change in more depth.

This study aims to analyze the factors that cause the low reading comprehension ability of elementary school students in Indonesian subjects. The method used is library research by analyzing various literature from 2019-2024. The results of the study show that the reading comprehension ability of elementary school students is still relatively low with various causative factors including internal and external factors. Internal factors include students' reading interests, motivation, and cognitive abilities. External factors include learning methods, infrastructure, and environmental support. This study recommends the need to innovate learning methods and improve supporting facilities to improve students' reading comprehension skills.

This study systematically evaluates the effectiveness of mental rehabilitation programs implemented for post-conflict populations in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. A meta-analytical approach was applied to 47 empirical studies encompassing 12,873 participants across five affected countries, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Yemen, and Syria, from 2012 to 2023. The analysis reveals a significant reduction in symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (d = -0.78, 95% CI [-0.92, -0.64], p < .001) and depression (d = -0.65, 95% CI [-0.79, -0.51], p < .001) following psychological intervention. Among the various therapeutic modalities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) exhibited the strongest effect (g = 0.89), followed by Narrative Exposure Therapy (g = 0.76) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (g = 0.71). Analysis of moderating variables demonstrated that both program duration (β = 0.31, p < .01) and family involvement (β = 0.28, p < .01) significantly contributed to enhancing the efficacy of the intervention. These findings advance the understanding beyond previous research by Bwirire et al. (2022) and Eskici et al. (2023), which were constrained to short-term outcomes. This study confirms that therapeutic gains may persist up to two years post-intervention (r = 0.67, p < .001). Moreover, the results underscore combining community-based interventions with individualized therapy yields more favorable outcomes than the one-dimensional strategies reviewed in earlier literature.

This research was motivated by complaints from visitors on social media about the attractions of the Kincia Cucu Antan Kari tourist attraction in Agam Regency. This research aims to determine visitors' perceptions of the Kincia Cucu Antan Kari tourist attraction in Agam Regency as seen from 3 indicators, namely: Cognitive, affective and conative. The population of this study was 461 visitors who were visiting and who had visited the Kincia Cucu Antan Kari tourist attraction, from this total population there were 215 respondents. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire (questionnaire) with a Likert scale which has been tested for validity and reliability. The method used in this research is quantitative descriptive. Testing the analysis using data tabulation and measuring the level of respondent achievement (TCR) with the help of SPSS version 23.00. Based on the research results, it was found that visitors' perceptions of the Kincia Cucu Antan Kari tourist attraction in Agam Regency were categorized as quite good. Meanwhile, looking at each of the indicators, cognitive is in the quite good category, affective is in the quite good category and conative is in the quite good category. So it can be concluded that the overall perception of attractiveness at the Kincia Cucu Antan Kari tourist attraction in Agam Regency is quite good so it needs to be optimized further.

This study analyzes the influence of information technology (IT)-based learning models on the learning outcomes of Christian Religious Education (PAK) students. In the digital era, PAK is required to adapt in order to shape the character and spirituality of students. Using a qualitative literature study of the literature, it was found that models such as e-learning, blended learning, AI, interactive multimedia, and advanced LMS significantly improve learning outcomes. This improvement is driven by the flexibility of material access, motivation via interactivity and personalization, global collaboration, and the development of digital literacy and Christian ethics. Despite infrastructure and competency challenges, the strategic implementation of IT learning models has been proven to transform the PAK learning process, contributing to improving students' cognitive, affective, and psychomotor achievements.

Early science education has a strategic role in forming critical and innovative thinking patterns in children as a provision to face challenges in the era of globalization and technological advancement. However, the implementation of the scientific approach at the early childhood education (PAUD) and elementary school levels still faces various obstacles, such as limited teacher knowledge, lack of contextual learning facilities, and teaching methods that tend to be one-way. In fact, childhood is a phase of cognitive development that is very potential to foster curiosity and scientific thinking skills. The low science literacy scores of Indonesian students in international studies indicate the need for intervention from an early age. Therefore, community service programs that aim to build a foundation for children's science from an early age are very important. This program includes teacher training, development of learning media, and exploratory activities based on simple experiments that are appropriate to the world of children. Through this approach, it is hoped that a young generation can be created who not only understand science conceptually, but also have the ability to think critically, creatively, and find solutions in facing problems in the future.

This study aims to analyze the role of psychological assessment in improving the effectiveness of guidance and counseling services in educational settings through a qualitative literature review. Psychological assessment is a fundamental component in counseling practice that allows counselors to understand clients in depth and comprehensively. The research method uses a qualitative approach with a literature review that analyzes journal articles, textbooks, and relevant academic publications from 2015- 2025. The results of the study indicate that psychological assessment has two main roles: first, helping counselors understand the internal dynamics, cultural context, strengths, and resources of clients; second, providing various types of assessment instruments that can be selected according to needs, including personality, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, projective, multicultural, and technology-based assessments. Appropriate assessment not only functions as a diagnostic tool but also as a therapeutic intervention that encourages client self-awareness. The implementation of quality psychological assessment is the foundation for designing effective and responsive counseling services to the individual needs of students, so that it can improve the overall quality of guidance and counseling services in educational settings.

Accurate academic placement and career planning require a comprehensive understanding of students’ intellectual potential. Intelligence tests serve as objective tools to assess cognitive abilities and support counseling services. The aim of this study is to analyze the influence of intelligence test results on counseling recommendations, particularly in academic streaming and career planning. The study results indicate that intelligence test outcomes significantly assist counselors’ decisions, especially when integrated with other psychological data. Appropriate use and professional interpretation of test results contribute to the accuracy and quality of educational counseling services.  

Egoism is an attitude that prioritizes individual interests, this attitude is not in accordance with Islamic teachings. In Islam, egoism is strictly prohibited because it will have a negative impact on many people. There are many arguments from both the Qur’an and Sunnah which explain that egoism is very bad for all parties, whether individuals, groups, or even a country. Hadith also views that this attitude of egoism is very dangerous, as the Messenger of Allah conveyed a message to his people that in the future after he died, there would be egoistic anitudes, so be patient with him until we meet again at the lake. Egoism is very dangerous because it will cause several negative impacts, including: division, hostility, hatred, breaking ties and degrading each other. There are several ways to avoid egoism, including: Be patient, understand egoism towards yourself or others, pay attention to others, increase empathy, pay attention to cognitive bias, help others sincerely, and listen to other people who are talking or telling stories.

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem in toddlers characterized by shorter body height that is not appropriate for their age. Stunting can be caused by many factors such as socio- economic conditions, maternal nutrition during pregnancy, the health of the baby, and lack of nutritional intake for the baby. Toddlers who experience stunting in the future will experience difficulties in achieving optimal physical and cognitive development. This research aims to determine the relationship between several variables on the incidence of stunting among toddlers in the Talagamori Community Health Center working area. This type of research is descriptive analytics using a case control approach. The number of samples used in this research was 150 people and total sampling was carried out using inclusion and exclusion criteria. The independent variables in this study are open defecation behavior, washing hands with soap, managing household drinking water and food, managing household waste and managing household liquid waste. Meanwhile, the dependent variable is the incidence of stunting. The results of the study showed that there was a relationship between open defecation behavior and the incidence of stunting (p=0.002). There is no relationship between washing hands with soap and the incidence of stunting (p=0.130). There is no relationship between household drinking water and food management and the incidence of stunting (p=0.336). There is a relationship between household waste management and the incidence of stunting (p=0.020). There is a relationship between household liquid waste management and the incidence of stunting (p=0.017). Community-Based Total Sanitation (STBM) is the first step in ensuring family hygiene and health. Good sanitation can prevent families, especially children under five, from malnutrition and infectious disease infections.