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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are widely recognized as strategic instruments for corporate growth, restructuring, and competitive advantage. This semantic review synthesizes recent Scopus‑indexed literature to examine the strategic implications and performance outcomes of M&A. The study highlights that strategic alignment between acquiring and target firms is fundamental to synergy realization, operational efficiency, and innovation. Managerial expertise emerges as a decisive factor, with effective leadership ensuring smooth integration and long‑term value creation. Market dynamics, including economic volatility, regulatory changes, and geopolitical tensions, significantly influence M&A strategies and outcomes, while technological integration accelerates digital transformation and enhances competitive positioning. Cultural fit is identified as a critical determinant of organizational cohesion, with misalignment often leading to employee resistance and reduced productivity. Financial outcomes vary, ranging from profitability improvements through economies of scale to underperformance caused by overestimated synergies or poor integration. Furthermore, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly shaping M&A strategies, reinforcing stakeholder trust and sustainable value creation. By adopting a holistic approach that integrates strategic foresight, managerial acumen, market awareness, technological innovation, and sustainability, firms can optimize M&A as a tool for growth and resilience in dynamic global markets.

Digitalization of the economy is an important aspect to be integrated in the business world, especially UMKM, to improve their competitiveness. This qualitative study aims to reveal the importance of implementing technology in the small business sector so that it can grow. This research uses a qualitative method of literature study in which we review several previous studies. The results of this study show that the factors that can improve economic competitiveness are the utilization of technology such as implementing digital marketing that we can access through e-commerce, and technology training, as well as fostering self-awareness to love domestic products. Following up on the findings in this study, optimizing the application of technology in business activities is very important and must be encouraged, so that the small UMKM sector is not left behind and can compete with the business sector above it.

Legal protection of personal data in public information systems is an important aspect of maintaining individual privacy in the digital era. This journal examines various regulations governing personal data protection, including the Personal Data Protection Law and other related policies. This research uses a qualitative approach with case study analysis on several public agencies in Indonesia. The results show that despite the legal framework, the implementation of personal data protection still faces various challenges, such as a lack of understanding among public employees and a lack of socialization of individual rights. This study recommends the need for awareness raising and training for public agencies as well as strengthening supervisory mechanisms to ensure more effective personal data protection.

The development of communication and information technology currently has a major impact on the pattern of public complaints about public services which in the era of digital democracy are inseparable from the dynamics of regional government. The presence of regulations regarding public services through Law Number 25 of 2009 and various derivative regulations in the implementation of regional government is an important part of moving towards a more democratic life. This study aims to discuss the policy of the South Sumatera Provincial Government in handling public service complaints through electronic communication media in the era of digital democracy from a political and public policy perspective. The study uses a combination of normative legal methods and secondary data analysis. The study concludes that politically, handling public complaints about regional government services is a positive thing. In the context of digital democracy and the quality of public services, the response of the regional government to public complaints is a measure of good governance. The issuance of Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2013, Governor Regulation Number 26 of 2016, and Governor Regulation Number 9 of 2022 are concrete manifestations of public policy. As a product of the political process, this is substantively related to public services and public complaints in the digital era. The existence of an electronic complaint channel regarding public services opens up space for increasing public awareness of their rights. Political life will be more democratic when communication between the government and the people runs functionally. There are several regional policy substances that need to be improved.

In this study, we explore how the tax judiciary can reduce tax evasion and promote compliance in different legal and economic environments. Utilizing qualitative and quantitative analysis in a mixed-methods effort, the article explores the varied judicial contexts, resolutions, and the implications on how taxpayers behave. These findings underscore the important role that judicial interventions play in raising compliance rates, with comparative lessons from Iraq, Germany, and the United States. Although efficient mechanisms for judiciary review exhibit a strong link to improved compliance, low public awareness, resource constraints, and procedural delays have affected optimal performance in the Global South. Key Takeaway: The study emphasizes the need for enhancing technology integration and improving coordination between judicial systems and tax authorities to enable fair enforcement and efficient resolution of disputes. They enhance the literature on tax governance by providing empirical recommendations for increasing judicial efficiency and fundamentals in light of contemporary challenges associated with globalization and digitalization. Potential areas of future research include the use of advanced technologies in changing tax judiciary practices, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain.

Lebu Digita (LeDig) is a program to realize a Smart Village or 'Smart Village' which aims to change the use of digital technology both in community services and in village government administration. The implementation of this program has used sufficient resources, both in terms of funds and other resources provided by the Indramayu Regency Government. This program aims to achieve the development strategy that has been planned by the Indramayu Regency Government and surrounding villages with the main goal of providing digital-based services for the Indramayu Regency Community. The use of a digital-based system must also be supported by strengthening user competencies through a digital literacy training program for village communities. This community service program aims to increase public awareness of information security in using digital media in the LeDig Program can increase productivity, expand markets, and create new jobs in Indramayu Regency. This community service activity also resulted in a measurement of the level of public awareness of information security using an instrument developed based on the COBIT 2019 Framework. From the results of this measurement, it can be determined the follow-up to the community service program that will be carried out next for the community using the LeDig program in Indramayu Regency, the implementation of which was carried out by a research team from the Faculty of Computer Science, UPN Veteran Jakarta in collaboration with partners from UNIZA, Malaysia.Lebu, Digital, Indramayu, Security, information.

This community service initiative aims to enhance the brand awareness and market competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kedungjambe Village through digital marketing strategies. The study addresses the primary issue of limited consumer visibility, which hinders MSME growth. Training sessions were conducted to optimize the use of WhatsApp Business for effective customer communication and the Shopee e- commerce platform to expand market reach. MSME participants were guided in creating engaging promotional content, utilizing WhatsApp's broadcast features for direct interactions, and managing online stores on Shopee, including product descriptions, inventory, and sales analytics. Practical simulations on Shopee's features were provided to strengthen participants' understanding of e-commerce as a strategic sales channel. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in brand visibility, customer engagement, and sales performance among participating MSMEs. This initiative highlights the effectiveness of leveraging digital platforms like WhatsApp Business and Shopee to enhance MSME competitiveness, offering a sustainable model for rural business development.

In this era of digitalization, there are many changes in lifestyle, shopping, traveling, communicating and interacting, all online. Ironically, even crime has metamorphosed to adapt to the era of digitalization. Various forms of cybercrime such as phishing, spam, spying and gambling. Gambling fans are now starting to shift from traditional gambling to the trend of online gambling. In fact, interest is increasing day by day. This is because it is easy to carry out online gambling activities without fear of being raided by law enforcement officers. It is difficult to eradicate online gambling operators because they are operated with servers located abroad. The social impact that emerged was felt by the community. Starting from the high divorce rate due to online gambling, family financial problems, and triggering other criminal acts such as theft, robbery due to losing gambling. Multi-sector efforts that can be carried out by government agencies include collaboration between government agencies and law enforcement officials in carrying out public awareness campaigns, monitoring illegal websites that provide online gambling services, collaborating with international partners, as well as strengthening regulations and law enforcement efforts.

The development of information and communication technology in the digital era has a significant impact on the protection of personal data on social media. Rapid digitization not only facilitates data distribution and storage, but also increases the risk of cybercrime such as data theft, hacking, phishing and cyberbullying. This study aims to analyze effective prevention strategies in protecting personal information on social media. Using a qualitative approach through literature studies, questionnaires, as well as data analysis from trusted sources such as scientific journals and articles accessed through Google Scholar and Mendeley, this research found that users' awareness of personal data security is still low. The results show that many users have not implemented adequate preventive measures, such as changing passwords regularly or utilizing security features provided by social media platforms. Proposed prevention strategies include user education, strong password enforcement, account privacy settings, and increased awareness of cyber threats.

In the era of globalization, the internet and social media play an important role in many ways. The rise of various social media platforms has paved the way for preachers to preach virtually, with target audiences such as Generation Z teenagers. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of digital da'wah in shaping religious understanding and awareness for Generation Z teenagers. Digital da'wah, which involves platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify, is the main channel in spreading religious messages to Generation Z teenagers. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach and in-depth interviews with Generation Z teenagers who actively access social media. The results showed that digital da'wah plays a major role in improving adolescents' religious understanding, providing easy access to religious materials, and shaping positive behavior in accordance with Islamic values. However, challenges such as content that is not in accordance with religious teachings, as well as the influence of social media that can affect the mindset of teenagers, also need attention.

This study aims to analyze the influence of social media marketing and brand ambassadors on the purchase interest of Glad2Glow products on MissGlam. The development of digital technology has influenced the way companies market their products, especially through social media platforms. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method, where data is collected through questionnaires distributed to 100 respondents who are active social media users and MissGlam customers. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression to test the influence of each independent variable on product purchase interest. The results of the study show that both social media marketing and brand ambassadors have a positive and significant influence on the purchase interest of Glad2Glow products. Social media marketing, with interesting content and promotion through digital platforms, has a strong impact on building awareness and purchase interest. In addition, the presence of brand ambassadors who have influence on the audience also plays an important role in increasing consumer purchasing decisions. These findings provide implications for companies to further maximize digital marketing strategies and choose the right brand ambassadors to increase product purchase interest in a competitive market.

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of criminal law policies in Indonesia in addressing the dissemination of pornographic videos on social media. The spread of pornographic videos on social media has become a serious issue in Indonesia, affecting societal morality, particularly among the younger generation. This study aims to analyze the criminal law policies implemented in Indonesia to combat the distribution of pornographic videos through social media platforms. Social media refers to tools or platforms used for communication via networks. This research adopts a normative approach by analyzing relevant regulations, such as the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law and criminal laws governing pornography. The findings indicate that while several regulations address the dissemination of pornographic content, the effective implementation of these laws remains limited. Challenges include a lack of legal awareness, difficulties in enforcing laws in the digital realm, and weak coordination among law enforcement agencies. Therefore, this study recommends strengthening policies, enhancing public education on the negative impacts of pornography dissemination, and improving the capacity of law enforcement officers to tackle cybercrimes.  

This community service program aims to equip students with knowledge and skills relevant to facing the challenges of the digital workforce. The activity was attended by 40 students, with materials covering four main topics: Understanding the Digital Era Workforce, Key Soft Skills for the Digital Era, Building Competencies for the Digital Workforce, and Preparing for Career Success. In addition, participants were guided in creating an individual Action Plan to prepare themselves for career success in the future. The methods used in this program included material presentations, interactive discussions, and the development of personal action plans, aiming to enhance both technical and non-technical skills needed in the digital workforce. Evaluation results show that 75% of students rated the material as excellent, 20% as good, and 5% found it somewhat beneficial. This indicates the program’s success in providing significant value to participants. This program is expected to enhance students' readiness to enter the increasingly digital and technology-driven job market, while providing valuable insights for planning and developing their careers. Moving forward, this activity can serve as a model for developing more effective community service programs that align with the needs of the modern workforce.

Education is a learning process both through formal and informal activities whose aim is none other than individual self-development. As an effort to master various aspects, both cognitive, affective and psychomotor. Sharia economics in the current modernization context, especially in the concept of the Indonesian state, does not only focus on Muslims. Indonesia's multicultural society with various cultures, languages and religions is a very important market in the development of sharia economics. Likewise in educational institutions.  This research was conducted with the aim of observing the extent of the role of education in increasing Sharia Economic Awareness. The research methods used are observation and interviews. Observing and distributing questionnaires to be filled out by STAI Nurul Falah Airmolek students, especially the Sharia Economics Study Program and several other study program students.The results of this research show that students have a strong interest in sharia economics. They realize the importance of the understanding of Sharia Economics that they obtain to convey to society. However, it is a challenge for students because there are still many students who are not yet literate or aware of the presence of Sharia Banking. Social life and the environment are one of the factors that they consider that they don't really need banking services. Even though times have changed digitally. However, this is the reality that is happening today in the regional environment and is an effort for educators, practitioners and Sharia Banking itself to more aggressively build the interest of the academic community and academics in Sharia Banking.

The rapid advancement of digital technology has transformed how public services are delivered and accessed. This research examines the relationship between education levels and public awareness concerning adopting digital-based public services. In the digital transformation era, understanding the factors that influence the adoption of digital public services is crucial for improving the effectiveness of e-government implementation. This study surveyed 500 respondents from various demographic groups across multiple regions through a quantitative approach, utilizing stratified random sampling to ensure representation. The research employed a structured questionnaire and analyzed the data using multiple regression analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings reveal a significant positive correlation (r = 0.76, p < 0.001) between educational background and digital service adoption rates. Additionally, public awareness emerged as a crucial mediating factor, explaining 45% of the variance in digital service utilization patterns. The study also identified key barriers to adoption, including digital literacy gaps and accessibility challenges, particularly among lower education groups. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and public service administrators in developing targeted strategies to enhance digital service adoption. The research contributes to the growing body of literature on e-government implementation and digital transformation in public services, while offering practical recommendations for improving public service delivery in the digital age.

Tenggayun Village has great potential for the development of MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), but many business owners have not yet utilized digital technology for marketing. This program aims to enhance the creativity of MSME actors through education and training in digital marketing. The training covers how to use digital platforms, manage social media accounts, and e-commerce. After completing the program, participants showed improved knowledge and skills in creating engaging content and leveraging online marketing to increase sales. As a result, many MSME owners were able to reach new customers and boost their revenue. The program also encourages creativity in product development, leading to more innovative products. Additionally, a community was formed among MSME actors who supported one another. The program increased public awareness of the importance of purchasing local products, strengthening the market for MSME products. Moving forward, the service team plans to conduct regular monitoring to ensure the sustainability of digital marketing practices. Overall, this program has had a positive impact on the local economy, strengthening the competitiveness of MSMEs in Tenggayun Village.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies have revolutionized language education, providing new opportunities to enhance sociolinguistic awareness and Arabic language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This study explores how AI-driven applications and digital platforms support learners in understanding and using various Arabic dialects alongside Modern Standard Arabic. The study uses a qualitative approach to analyse how these technologies bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical communication. The study focuses on tools such as interactive chatbots, speech recognition systems, assistive technologies, virtual assistants, and language learning platforms. These tools align with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages 2020 and Sustainable Development Goals 4 (SDG 4), highlighting their potential to promote inclusive and equitable language education. The study analyses how AI and digital tools contribute to Arabic learning and enhance communicative competence rather than involving testing or experiments. The findings suggest that these technologies offer significant potential for improving language proficiency and addressing diverse learners' needs.

Higher education institutions play a critical role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by integrating global citizenship into the curriculum. This study examines the implementation of SDG-focused education, highlighting strategies for embedding global citizenship principles in higher education programs. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through literature analysis and case studies from various universities. The findings indicate that interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning, and digital technology integration enhance students' awareness and engagement with global challenges. The study underscores the importance of institutional policies and educator training in fostering SDG-oriented education. These insights contribute to the development of comprehensive frameworks for embedding global citizenship in higher education curricula, promoting responsible and ethical leadership for sustainable development.

In response to the increasing competition within the telecommunications industry, PT. Telkom Indonesia Regional III faces the challenge of maintaining its competitive advantage and fostering customer loyalty. This study aims to analyze the application of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) by PT. Telkom Indonesia Regional III in enhancing the company’s competitiveness while simultaneously strengthening customer loyalty. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing data collection techniques such as interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that PT. Telkom Indonesia Regional III has effectively implemented essential IMC elements, including advertising, sales promotions, digital marketing, personal selling, and public relations. These strategies have proven to be effective in increasing customer awareness of services, reinforcing long-term relationships, and supporting the company’s competitive positioning in the market.

This study aims to analyze the role of study tour activities to the Heroes Museum in strengthening students' national defense attitudes. In the digital era, many young generations lack awareness of national values ​​and the history of the nation's struggle. This is indicated by the low appreciation of the services of the heroes. The Heroes Museum as a historical education space has strategic potential in instilling patriotic values ​​through direct experience. Using the literature study method, this study collected data from books and scientific articles. The results show that experience-based activities, such as museum visits, are effective in increasing students' understanding of history, heroic values, and nationalism. In addition, museum visits can build students' character, such as a sense of responsibility, discipline, and love for the country. This study concludes that a study tour to the Heroes Museum not only enriches students' historical insights, but also instills moral values ​​and builds national identity in depth.