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This study investigates the implications of population growth and the conversion of paddy fields on rice food security in Gorontalo Province, Indonesia, during 2018–2023. Employing a quantitative descriptive research design with panel regression analysis, the research examines the relationship between population growth, paddy field conversion, and rice food security as a dependent variable. The findings reveal that both population growth and paddy field conversion significantly and positively influence rice food security. Population growth raises demand for rice, while paddy field conversion threatens production capacity, intensifying food security challenges. The results suggest that addressing land-use changes and managing population growth are crucial for maintaining sustainable food availability. This study contributes to understanding the dynamics of food security and provides recommendations for policymakers to design effective strategies in balancing population needs, agricultural sustainability, and economic development in Gorontalo.

The topic of this research is language ambiguity that is often spoken by every student in English Literature A class of 2024 at Medan State University. This research aims to answer "what types of language ambiguity are often spoken by students in their communication on everyday classes?". This research applies Kent Bach's theory of language ambiguity to answer this question, this theory is relevant to help this research. The method used in this research is qualitative research and also observation to each suspect in daily life in the classroom. To clarify what kind of language ambiguity is often spoken in the daily life of English Literature A students class of 2024, the researcher provides some sentences that look and sound "ambiguous" that have been spoken by students in their daily life in class. The results of this study are expected to provide new insights into how language ambiguity is used, either consciously or unconsciously, in students' daily interactions.

The purpose of this writing is to find out about the basic concepts in learning motivation. By using qualitative research methods, with a literature review approach. Understanding the concept of learning motivation is very important, especially for educators because it can help in creating a supportive and effective learning environment. Learning motivation is the foundation for a student in achieving academic success. Without strong motivation, the teaching and learning process will not take place optimally. Therefore, learning motivation has become a very relevant topic of study for educators, psychologists, and education observers around the world. In this work, readers will be presented with a comprehensive understanding of the concept of learning motivation, the theories that underlie it, and the factors that influence motivation in the context of education. In learning activities, motivation can be said to be the overall driving force within a person that gives rise to learning activities, which guarantees the continuity of learning activities and provides direction to learning activities, so that the goals desired by the learning subject can be achieved.

It should not be neglected because it is the parent's responsibility to meet the child's physical and spiritual needs. This article aims to examine in depth the responsibility of parents in instilling the value of love in their children based on the teachings of the Bible, especially Deuteronomy 6:5-7. Through a literature approach, this research will analyze the meaning of these verses and their implications in the context of child care in the modern era. that teaching love is not just about giving instructions, but also creating an environment full of love and attention. Through qualitative research, I explore or provide an understanding from a theological and practical perspective regarding the importance of their (parents') role or responsibility in forming children's character who has the character of Christ.

Curriculum is very important in education. The Merdeka Curriculum brings a new way of teaching and learning between students and teachers. Christian religious education is also implemented in the Merdeka curriculum. As a subject that must instill Christian values. PAK teachers must prepare a lesson plan sheet and various new strategies in teaching that are based on students' freedom to develop their experiences and skills.  

subject.Critical thinking skills of students in PAK subject. Discussion method is a method that teachers use with students to carry out a learning process through how teachers and students or students with each other exchange ideas. Through how teachers and students or students with each other exchange opinions and have their own arguments to achieve learning goals. Opinions and have their own arguments to achieve the specified learning objectives. That have been determined. This discussion method is also very instrumental to the students, where students can develop students' critical thinking skills. The students. This research uses a qualitative approach with method (library research). Study literature study is a method used to collect data that is in accordance with what will be researched through a collection of journals, apparatus, books, or other publications that can be used as a source of research, by describing and describing the data. Research, by describing and describing data based on the opinions of experts. Experts' opinions. Research with this library study will summarize information needed so that the problem or topic presented can be understood comprehensively. Presented can be understood comprehensively about the role of the discussion method in developing students' critical thinking skills in PAK subjects. The benefits of The benefit of this research is to add insight to the readers regarding the the importance of the role of discussion methods in developing students' critical thinking skills in students in PAK subject.

Community service activities aim to increase understanding and knowledge about digital or non-cash payment systems. This service was carried out at the MSMEs of the "Bu Yani" Grocery Store located in Karanglo, Argomulyo, Sedayu District, Bantul Regency and the MSMEs of the "Bu Ratmi" Grocery Store located in Balong, Kaligintung, Temon District, Kulon Progo Regency. The stages used in service activities are 1. Observation, 2. Presentation, 3. Training and Mentoring, 4. Evaluation. The result of this service activity is that MSME actors already understand QRIS and its benefits as an effective means of payment transactions, and the two grocery store MSMEs already have a new payment instrument with non-cash payments.

Public ignorance about education in reading and writing the Al-Quran, is characterized by the number of teachers being disproportionate to the number of students learning to read and write the Al-Quran at the Al-Ikhlas Pakalongan Sampang prayer room, resulting in learning outcomes not meeting expectations. Teacher assistance measures students' understanding of reading and writing the Koran, including verses, pronunciation, rhythm, and correct recitation rules. With the ABCD (Asset Based Community Driven Development) approach, this very effective learning to read the Al-Qur'an is carried out through repetition, question and answer methods, deepening the material, and writing, which aims to truly empower the ability to read the Al-Qur'an students optimally. The Al-Ikhlas prayer room educates many elementary school children. This assistance is intended to assess the extent of the ability to read the Koran at the Al-Ikhlas Pakalongan Sampang Prayer Room, using the Qiroati method, where children know and understand how to read the Koran correctly with tartil rhythm. The Qiroati method plays a very important role in learning to read and write the Koran at the Al-Ikhlas prayer room, Pakalongan. The results of this assistance show that children are enthusiastic about participating in learning using the Qiroati method so that children are able to read the Koran fluently according to correct recitation rules and knowledge.

The development of adolescence is a period of achieving mental, emotional, social, physical maturity, which is also a transition period from childhood to adulthood. This condition certainly requires adaptation in adolescents, 40% of adolescents admit to feeling more easily offended or angry, but 36% of them feel anxious or nervous. Another 36% feel tired or exhausted during class and 31% show feelings of stress. The purpose of implementing this community service activity is to teach adolescents about emotional mental health, so that adolescents can avoid the dangers caused by trying to prevent the incidence of mental disorders in adolescents. This community service activity was carried out in the youth group by providing education. The activity was attended by 28 adolescents. The activity was carried out well. Based on the results of the evaluation carried out using a questionnaire, it was found that adolescents who had a good level of knowledge during the pretest were 5 adolescents (18%) and increased to 23 adolescents (82%) during the posttest. With the increasing understanding of the concept of emotional mental disorders, forms of disorders, causative factors, and emotional mental measurements, it is hoped that adolescents will be able to apply the knowledge and abilities of adolescents to handle emotional mental health problems such as stress and anxiety that occur in everyday life.

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) plays an important role in shaping the character of students in Indonesia, especially at higher health education institutions such as STIKES Griya Husada Sumbawa. This article aims to explore the role of PAI learning in building student character and identify the challenges faced in its implementation. This research used a qualitative method with a field study approach, involving 30 students from the Nursing, Public Health and Midwifery Study Programs. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation, and analyzed using triangulation to ensure validity. The research results show that the majority of students consider PAI learning to be very important, although there are challenges related to the relevance of the material and teaching methods used. PAI learning is proven to have a positive impact on student character, however the application of these values ​​in everyday life still faces obstacles. These findings emphasize the importance of improvements in the PAI curriculum and teaching methods to increase its effectiveness in forming superior student character and integrity.

Islam teaches that if there is an interest or need, it is recommended to spend wealth to donate. Infaq is an act of worship that is sunnah. Donation activities have two benefits, namely to meet the basic needs of the poor and help them to carry out good deeds.  Islam has taught its followers that they have an obligation to help each other, especially those who are weak (the Dhuafa), the poor, and those in need. The aim of this research is the implementation of Surah Al-Ma'un values ​​education in shaping the social character of students at SDN Grogol Selatan 09 South Jakarta. This research method uses descriptive curative with a field research approach. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and questionnaires. The population in this study was Islamic religious teachers and grade 5 and grade 6 students. The sample for this research was 30 people. Based on the research results, social interaction activities such as infaq activities carried out at SDN Grogol Selatan 09 can have an influence and impact on the social care character of students. With this habituation, students are able to develop values, attitudes and behavior that can radiate morals or character. The most important thing is that the key to changing the younger generation for the better is social character education, so that it can ensure that students have good character and personality in the future.

The Qur'an is the word of Allah Swt which was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad Saw through the intermediary of the angel Gabriel which was conveyed to his people mutawatir and reading it is worth worship. Learning the Qur'an must be continuous throughout life, including among adults and the elderly. To learn the Qur'an for adults and the elderly, there needs to be high motivation in order to have a high enthusiasm for learning the Qur'an. This study aims to determine the strategy of Pondok Tahfidz Ustadz Mahyuddin (PTUM) in increasing the motivation to learn the Qur'an for adults and the elderly. This research was conducted at Pondok Tahfidz Ustadz Mahyuddin (PTUM) Bungo Mas Housing Phase III Koto Panjang Ikur Koto Village, Koto Tangah District, Padang City using a descriptive qualitative approach. The main instrument of this qualitative research is the researcher himself and data collection techniques are carried out by interview, observation and documentation, Data analysis in this study is inductive. The results of this study indicate that through various strategies that have been carried out by Pondok Tahfidz Ustadz Mahyuddin (PTUM) has succeeded in increasing the motivation to learn the Qur'an of adult and elderly students marked by their enthusiasm in participating in Qur'anic learning. The implication of this research is to broaden the understanding of learning strategies in increasing the motivation to learn the Qur'an for adults and the elderly.

The problem behind this research is the decline in motivation in studying Arabic among PBA students in 2021 UINSU. The purpose of this research is to find out what factors are behind demotivation in studying Arabic among PBA 2 students of Stambuk 2021 UINSU. This research hopes to perfect previous studies and so that educators can develop strategies in reviving the motivation of Arabic language learners. The method used in this research is a qualitative method. The data collection technique is by conducting observations and interviews with PBA 2 students of 2021 UINSU. The data collected were then analyzed and grouped based on the similarity of the informants' answer patterns. The results of this study indicate that the factors behind student demotivation in studying Arabic are; First. The burden of the Academy. Second; Learning Methods. Third; Arabic language complexity. Fourth; Not having a language environment. Fifth. Teacher's personality. Sixth. Economic Factors.    

Technology plays an important role in organizational culture if managed well and is very helpful in the rotation of an organization's journey. Finger print, for example, is a technological tool that contributes to building organizational culture. This tool not only functions as an attendance system, but also creates time discipline, transparency, and accountability among team members. Technology implementations like these demonstrate how technology can be used to support an organization's core values. Apart from that, applications such as E Pesantren Presence also provide digital solutions for monitoring attendance in real-time, which is very helpful for based organizations. Of course, the Head of Human Resources really feels helped by the contribution of technology in achieving organizational goals and it is very beneficial for teachers to have a disciplined character to apply and set an example for the students.

This research discusses the relationship between worship and noble behavior from both psychological and sociological perspectives, with the aim of identifying how worship, as a form of spriritual devotion, can influence individuals attitudes and  behavior in the context of their social life. From a psychological view point, worship is understood as one of the means to achieve psychological well-being, inner peace, and self-control. Regular worship practices, such as prayer, fasting, and dhikr, are expected to enhance positive emotional quality and reduce stress and anxiety. On the other, from a sociological perspective, worship has an important social dimension, as it shapes norms and values in society and strengthens relationships among individuals within the community. Using a theoretical approach and empirical study results, this article concludes that worship performed with full awareness and understanding can be a source of strength for developing noble behavior both psychologically and socially.

The leadership of the Prophet Muhammad SAW in Islamic education is a very relevant example to this day. Through his leadership characteristics which include honesty, trustworthiness, gentle firmness, and noble morals, the Prophet Muhammad SAW succeeded in transforming the divided Arab society of Jahiliyah into one people united in Islamic values. He led with a clear vision and mature strategy, creating an education system that prioritizes the development of character, morals, and knowledge. The Islamic education inherited by the Prophet Muhammad SAW not only includes religious knowledge, but also general knowledge that gave birth to various great scientists during the golden age of Islam. The legacy of his leadership is evident in his broad influence on the development of Islamic civilization. His success in establishing the Islamic Khilafah State and introducing the values ​​of justice, compassion, and the spirit of seeking knowledge became the foundation for the development of science that was very advanced at that time. Therefore, the principles of the leadership of the Prophet Muhammad SAW are not only relevant in a historical context, but can also be implemented in facing global challenges in the modern era, by emphasizing the importance of education, justice, and integrity.

Organizational changes in Madrasah Aliyah aim to improve the quality of education, but often give rise to challenges such as increased workload and stress for teachers. Effective stress management strategies, such as training, open communication, psychosocial support, and balanced workload arrangements, are key to helping teachers adapt to these changes. With a holistic and planned approach, Madrasah Aliyah can create a healthy work environment, support teacher well-being, and improve the quality of teaching in a sustainable manner.

This paper explores the biblical prohibition of alcohol in worship, as described in Leviticus 10:8-11, and its application for churches today. The passage in Leviticus highlights God’s instruction to Aaron and his sons regarding the restriction on drinking alcohol while carrying out priestly duties. The article examines the theological and ethical significance of this command and discusses its implications for modern Christian worship practices. The study highlights the need for reverence and purity in worship and makes connections to current concerns like substance abuse and spiritual discipline within church communities. The paper concludes by offering practical guidance for churches to maintain holiness by refraining from alcoholic beverages in worship services.

The Book of Judges describes a period in Israel’s history marked by disobedience to God, leading to oppression by the enemy. In this context, Othniel appears as a judge appointed by God to free the Israelites. His leadership not only functions in a military aspect, but also as a spiritual director who brings the people back to obedience. Through the story of Othniel in Judges 3:7-11, this article explores the theme of leadership in faith, emphasizing the importance of a strong relationship with God and the anointing of the Spirit in leading. This story emphasizes that a true leader is able to inspire a community to turn to God, making him a role model for theology students in living out their calling. This study provides insight into how faith-based leadership can bring healing and stability to communities facing spiritual challenges.

Indonesia is known as a country rich in cultural diversity, including the diversity of tribes and ethnicities spread throughout the archipelago. Interethnic interaction is a very important phenomenon in reflecting social harmony and cultural diversity in the midst of community life. In the context of students, ethnic diversity is often an interesting element because it involves a cross-cultural communication process, which can enrich understanding and strengthen social relations.Students from the Batak, Nias, and Karo ethnicities, who live or work at the Silangkitang Reading House, have a unique opportunity to interact directly with fellow individuals from different cultural backgrounds. The reading house as a public space not only functions as a place to gain knowledge, but also as an arena for social and cultural interaction. In this interaction, communication is a central element that determines how inter-ethnic relations are established.