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Character education at the junior high school level is becoming increasingly important in this era of globalization. This research aims to explore the influence of globalization on the development of adolescent character at the junior high school level and to identify character values relevant to the demands of globalization. The research method used is a qualitative approach through literature review with descriptive analysis techniques. The findings of the research indicate that globalization has a significant impact on the development of adolescent character at the junior high school level, particularly in how adolescents express themselves, their mindset, and the values they adhere to. In this context, it is important to teach character values such as tolerance, diversity, cooperation, and critical thinking, which are relevant to the demands of globalization. Effective strategies for integrating character education into the junior high school curriculum include developing a curriculum based on character values, teacher training, and active involvement of parents and the community. Thus, character education at the junior high school level can become relevant to the demands of globalization and help adolescents build strong and adaptive characters.

This research delves into the crucial aspect of diversity within generative models, exploring both its understanding and potential enhancement. Diversity in generative models refers to the ability of the model to produce a wide range of outputs that cover the variability present in the underlying data distribution. Understanding diversity is fundamental for assessing the quality and applicability of generative models across various domains, including natural language processing, computer vision, and creative arts. We discusses existing methods and metrics for evaluating diversity in generative models and highlights the importance of diversity in promoting fairness, robustness, and creativity. It explores strategies for enhancing diversity in generative models, such as regularization techniques, diversity-promoting objectives, and novel architectures. By advancing our understanding of diversity and implementing techniques to enhance it, generative models can better capture the complexity and richness of real-world data, leading to improved performance and broader applicability.

This article examines the Apostle Paul's views on religious moderation, revealed through an analysis of his letters in the New Testament. Paul had main goals, including building unity in diversity, teaching attitudes of love and forgiveness, advancing the principles of faith as a connector, encouraging attitudes of tolerance, and spreading the teachings of Christ inclusively. This article explains how Paul guides the Christian community to live in harmony, respect, and embrace diversity in the Christian faith.

The diversity in societal exercise preferences has increased significantly, with fitness emerging as a favored modern activity, particularly in urban areas of Indonesia. Fitness is valued for its effectiveness in restoring body fitness and achieving ideal body shapes swiftly. However, in the era of Industry 4.0, technological advancements have revolutionized the approach to fitness. Smartphone fitness applications have replaced the role of personal trainers by providing tailored exercise and dietary programs. User Interface (UI) plays a pivotal role in fitness applications, influencing User Experience (UX). The challenge lies in designing UI to accommodate user heterogeneity, both internally and externally. Adaptive UI emerges as a solution, capable of altering layout and content according to user characteristics. Kernwerk® Functional Fitness exemplifies a fitness application utilizing AI to optimize fitness routines. To enhance Kernwerk's UI adaptability, UX evaluation is conducted using UEQ+ modular extension, a comprehensive instrument for effectively and efficiently measuring user experience. Through this evaluation, components of UI and UX requiring further development to enhance Kernwerk's adaptability can be identified.

This research aims to determine the perceptions of arts and culture teachers at SMAN 1 Pangkalan Kuras in implementing the independent curriculum in Pangkalan Kuras, Pelalawan, Riau. Based on the results obtained in the field, it can be concluded that the author raised the Perceptions of Arts and Culture Teachers at SMAN 1 Pangkalan Kuras in Implementing the Merdeka Curriculum. The research used descriptive qualitative research methods. The objects of this research are: 1 Cultural Arts Teacher, Curriculum Representative, and 1 Student. The formulation of the problem in this research is: What is the perception of arts and culture teachers at SMAN 1 Pangkalan Kuras in implementing the independent curriculum? This research uses descriptive qualitative methods with data collection techniques by means of observation, interviews and documentation. The conclusions of this research are: 1. The arts and culture teacher at SMAN 1 Pangkalan Kuras has a positive perception of the implementation of the independent curriculum because the independent curriculum can increase motivation for the teacher and the independent curriculum is also very interesting to learn, 2. The arts and culture teacher at SMAN 1 Pangkalan Kuras has difficulty in designing teaching modules and the diversity of student opinions.

Storytelling is a powerful way to communicate, inspire, and connect people and is an invaluable tool for preserving cultural heritage, building cross-cultural understanding, and celebrating the diversity of human experience. In implementing the activity, several steps are applied to carry out storytelling, namely: Selecting and compiling stories that children like, Understanding the story you want to tell, Making body movements, Using a clear voice/intonation, Using appropriate facial expressions, Paying attention to eye contact with the audience. The learning of storytelling to children is expected to be able to build the children’ self-confidence and language ability and other purposes. Using props, apart from teaching storytelling to children in the XVII Pasar 2 Barat neighborhood, the lecturer team also teaches the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Teaching children a healthy lifestyle is a long-term investment in their health and well-being. Some of the tips given by the initiators of the activities to children in Ward -children to limit Screen Time, Teach children to have Good Sleep Habits, Teach children to choose activities they like, Teach Personal Hygiene Habits. Through a positive, consistent and involving approach, children can help them understand and implement healthy lifestyles from an early age. This helps create positive habits that they can carry into adulthood. By providing a good understanding of healthy lifestyles, children can grow into individuals who are aware of the importance of maintaining their own health and well-being.

Yoghurt drink is a product obtained from fermentation of milk by certain lactic acid bacteria. The aim of this research was to determine how the inoculation time of the indigenous probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus plantarum Dad-13 influences the physicochemical and organoleptic properties of functional plain yoghurt probiotic drink products. This research used an experimental method with a completely randomized design with a single factor, 4 treatments and 3 replications. Reaserch data were analyzed using diversity analysis and Duncan's multiple distance test at a significance level of 5% using SPSS and Minitab 17 software. The results showed that the use of probiotic bacteria significantly affected on viscosity, color L*, color a*, color b*,  °HUE, pH, total dissolved solid, and fat content, but did not significantly influenced on protein content. The use of probiotics as a starter in yoghurt drinks increased viscosity, color brightness, pH and fat content, and have a lower total dissolved solid. The best treatment in this study was joint-inoculation who had viscosity 290,67 mPa.s; color L* 89,46; color a* 2,92; color b* 1,61; °HUE 29,47; pH 5,00; total dissolved solid 16,67 °brix; fat content 2,34 %; and protein content 4,12%. For the scoring test, this treatment has a non-sour taste; the aroma is slightly sour; Slightly thick texture and homogeneous consistency. Meanwhile, the hedonic test has a neutral taste, aroma and texture as well as a color, appearance and consistency were quite liked by the panelists.

This article explores the Apostle Paul's views on religious moderation as the key to building harmony in the faith life of the Christian community. Through analysis of Paul's letters, this study discusses the main concepts proposed by Paul, including unity in diversity, attitudes of love, forgiveness, and inclusiveness. The focus of the study is on Paul's efforts to form a theological and practical foundation for Christians to be able to live in harmony, understand differences, and establish inclusive relationships. This study also explores how Paul's views remain relevant in the context of diversity and social challenges faced by Christians in the modern era.

This article discusses the development and views of the Mutazilah, a school of Islam that emphasizes human freedom of thought while limiting God's absolute will. History and divisions within the Islamic community provide an important context for understanding the teachings of the Mutazilah, especially regarding the concepts of tawhid, divine justice, God's promises and threats, man's position between two extremes, as well as the encouragement to do good and the prohibition against wrongdoing. Using a qualitative approach and literature review, this study analyzes primary and secondary sources related to the Mutazilah. The findings highlight the view that they emphasize human freedom of thought as the key to interpreting religious texts, with the belief that humans have the freedom to determine their actions.This article explores the main tenets of the Mutazilahs. A thorough understanding of the Mutazilah's contribution to Islamic theological history provides valuable insights into the complexity of ideas and views within the religion. In conclusion, this article makes an important contribution to exploring the diversity of Islamic theological thought through the lens of the Mutazilah.

A pluralistic society is an Indonesian society characterized by a diversity of social units based on race, ethnicity, custom, culture and religion. A pluralistic society is a characteristic of the Indonesian people who have the same or different origins, especially differences in ethnicity, religion, customs, and different interests. Christian religious education is very important in the life of a pluralistic society. The role of Christian religious education, first sir leads to openness, secondly sir leads to spiritual sir leads to faith independence sir leads to social sir as a means of evangelism. This study uses a type of qualitative research with a literature study approach. Through this research it is known that the role of Christian religious education is very important in a pluralistic society.

The diversity that exists in our country is something we need to thank Allah for because He is the one who created it. Everything that God has given is beautiful. Considering that Indonesia is a country that stretches from Sabang to Merauke, its diversity consists of race, ethnicity, culture and religion. Because of this diversity, we often encounter problems because we do not accept the existence of other tribes and religions around us. Allah fails us to be able to love each other and accept the existence of other people around us. The method used in this paper is the literature study method. The library study method is a method of searching for information from various sources that match the title of the journal being written, whether through books, journals, magazines, and also other relevant sources. Quoting information from various sources is carried out without comparing the opinions of each expert.

Agrosilvopastura as one of the branches of the agroforestry system is one of the land management systems that may be offered to overcome the problems arising from land conversion and simultaneously to overcome the problem of food availability. Manimbahoi and Sicini villages located in Parigi of Gowa Regency, where both villages have the potential of long standing agrosilvopastura system on brand lands, this research is to know (1) Management of agrosilvopastura (2) Level of diversity and value of agrosilvopastura ecological productivity. (3) Economic productivity resulting from agrosilvopastura management in meeting the daily needs and increasing the income of the local community. Methods of field survey research interviewed 30 respondents with purposive sampling and plot measuring 20X20 m to determine ecological and economical productivity and statistical analysis to determine the diversity ecological and economic income. The results of the research show the diversity in Manimbahoi village of 1.2 and 1.3 and 1.3, respectively, are at a low level of diversity. Sicini village, 1.7 pole 1.5 trees are of medium diversity, while 1, 3 stakes are at a low level of diversity while from the questionnaire found acceptance of Agrosilvopastura management of the economical productivity of Manimbahoi and Sicini Village of Rp. 11,112,000 every month, the total revenue of agriculture sector and Sicini Village farm is Rp. 6,446,000 every month. Forestry sector revenue does not exist, because farmers do not know the market network to sell forest products, farmers only use their own for household needs

Social phenomena and contextual issues in education and theology will discuss various contemporary social phenomena that influence the education and theology system, giving rise to contextual issues that arise in current educational and theological practices, the impact of social phenomena and contextual issues in education and theology on the development of society and religion. As well as things that can respond effectively to existing social challenges and contextual issues. In compiling this article, the author used descriptive qualitative methods. The descriptive qualitative method is a research method that creates systematic, factual and accurate descriptions (words) and images regarding the facts being investigated. The author looks for supporting facts through previous research from journals or books in accordance with the problems raised based on the findings. findings, facts and literature that support finding solutions to existing problems. This concerns cultural and religious diversity, issues of morality in the digital era. And not only that, the impact of social phenomena and contextual issues will be discussed, including the contextual meaning and purpose of education and theology, the context that shapes educational and theological theories, how do we do education and theology in a context like this? That is, being a witness to society , building dialogue between religious communities, creating harmony. The social phenomena and contextual issues in education and theology are such that the challenges in these two fields are often interrelated. Education must be responsive to social change and consider contextual issues, while theology also needs to understand social dynamics to provide views that are relevant in the context of life. The synergy between education and theology can help shape a more inclusive society and a deeper understanding of human values.    

Indonesian students' character is greatly shaped by Christian Religious Education, but in an age of globalisation and religious diversity, PAK practices must be updated and adjusted to the changing social environment. This study applies insights from educational sociology to analyse successful PAK tactics. The ideas of Christian education and sociological theories of education are used to emphasise difficulties and barriers in putting the PAK strategy into practice through qualitative library study methodologies. The results highlight the significance of comprehending ideological disputes in societies, changing curricula to reflect cultural and technological advances, and focusing on the symbolic interaction between teachers and students. The findings lay the groundwork for the creation of more pertinent and potent religious instruction.

This study focuses on developing a global curriculum model that integrates intercultural and multilingual competencies to enhance students’ academic and communicative skills. The proposed framework emphasizes flexibility, inclusivity, and adaptability, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications to help students thrive in multicultural, multilingual, and digitally mediated global contexts. Using a qualitative curriculum design approach, the study examines the integration of intercultural competence and multilingual education into existing curricula, offering a model adaptable to diverse educational settings. It further explores the impact of this curriculum on students' ability to communicate across cultural and linguistic boundaries, highlighting the importance of digital literacy and global communication skills. The findings indicate that the intercultural model enhances students' academic performance and global citizenship, preparing them for international collaborations and addressing global challenges. Additionally, the curriculum's adaptability ensures its alignment with digital education demands, making it relevant in today’s evolving educational landscape. The research underscores the importance of curricula that embrace cultural diversity and linguistic multiplicity, promoting inclusivity and preparing students for the complexities of an interconnected world. The study concludes with practical recommendations for educators, policymakers, and curriculum developers to implement intercultural and multilingual frameworks globally, ensuring students are equipped with the necessary skills for success in the digital and globalized world.

This article examines the influence of multilingualism on language policies and instructional practices in higher education institutions across different countries. The study investigates how universities integrate multiple languages into their curricula, support bilingual students, and adapt teaching methods to accommodate linguistic diversity. The findings suggest that a multilingual approach in higher education can promote inclusivity, enhance student engagement, and contribute to the global competitiveness of institutions.Keywords: , , , , 

This study investigates the challenges faced by educators teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in multilingual classrooms. By analyzing classroom dynamics, language barriers, and teaching strategies, the research identifies key issues such as student motivation, varying proficiency levels, and cultural diversity. The article proposes several strategies, including differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and the integration of technology, to address these challenges and enhance ESL learning outcomes.

This study explores the intersection of classical Islamic philosophical thought and modern environmental ethics to propose a Sharia-based eco-theology model for addressing global sustainability challenges. It investigates key Islamic environmental principles, such as khalifah (stewardship), amanah (trustworthiness), and mizan (balance), which emphasize humanity’s responsibility to protect and preserve the environment. These values, derived from Islamic teachings, offer a moral and spiritual framework for ecological stewardship, aligning closely with contemporary concerns like sustainability, biodiversity preservation, and climate change mitigation. The research integrates these Islamic principles with modern ecological ethics, including ecocentrism, deep ecology, and environmental justice, to construct a holistic eco-theological model. Through this framework, the study emphasizes the importance of balancing ecological, economic, and social factors to promote environmental justice. The findings suggest that Islamic eco-theology can play a significant role in fostering environmental responsibility within Muslim communities and beyond, contributing to global sustainability efforts. Practical applications of these principles are seen in educational initiatives, such as the incorporation of eco-theology into curricula at Islamic institutions, and in community-based environmental projects. The research also highlights the challenges and limitations of traditional interpretations of Islamic environmental ethics, suggesting the need for progressive and adaptive approaches in addressing modern environmental issues. Future research directions include exploring the integration of this eco-theology in policy-making, Islamic education, and cross-cultural applications, ensuring its relevance to diverse communities facing environmental challenges.

The development of ethnic diversity in Indonesia poses challenges in social interactions. This study aims to identify the factors influencing inter-ethnic harmony in the Jalan Gajah Mada area, Denpasar. Using a qualitative approach, data were obtained through observations and interviews. The results show that intense inter-ethnic interactions support cultural acculturation, reduce conflicts, and enhance harmony. Factors such as tolerance, cultural exchange, and economic harmonization play crucial roles in creating a harmonious environment. In conclusion, understanding these factors is important for maintaining progress and harmony in multi-ethnic areas like Jalan Gajah Mada, Denpasar, and can be applied in other regions facing similar conflicts. The research findings indicate two factors in each dimension, with the general cooperation factor being the most dominant at 49.176%, followed by non-religious tolerance at 42.351%, freedom of religion at 41.858%, support for inter-ethnic humanitarianism at 26.290%, inter-ethnic cooperation at 20.838%, and finally inter-religious tolerance at 20.107%.

This research examines the benefits of incorporating multicultural education into primary and secondary school curricula. Through a mixedmethods approach, we explore how students' attitudes towards diversity and global citizenship are influenced by exposure to multicultural content. Findings indicate that students who engage with multicultural education are more likely to develop empathy, cultural awareness, and a sense of global responsibility. The study suggests that multicultural education is crucial for preparing students to thrive in a diverse, interconnected world.