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The focus of this study is the transformation of English and Mathematics education at the State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Takengon. Higher education at IAIN Takengon faces challenges in increasing student interest, especially in English and Mathematics study programs. Students believe that mathematics and English skills are not important for career success. This is a common problem in many universities in Indonesia. By focusing on the analysis of high school needs, this study attempts to address the problem. The results of the analysis indicate that IAIN Takengon programs can be tailored to meet the specific needs of English and Mathematics students. As part of the solution, IAIN Takengon students engage directly with high school students and gain hands-on experience in mentoring and teaching. To determine the needs of high schools, an analysis of the study program curriculum, interviews with teachers and students, and observations were conducted. The results of the study indicate that the English and Mathematics curriculum needs to be improved specifically, and the program should be more related to students' real lives. Case studies and qualitative methods are considered effective in collecting contextual data and providing in-depth insights into the state of education at IAIN Takengon. Other practical recommendations include curriculum adjustments, creating learning materials that are more in line with industry needs, and training teachers to implement innovative teaching methods.

This article discusses the importance of planning in the learning process, which serves as a systematic guide to achieving educational goals. Planning is an organized process and mindset that supports the effectiveness of learning implementation. Education, as a means of humanizing individuals, aims to develop the quality of human resources that are not only profession-oriented but also equipped to face life’s challenges. With a dynamic and systematic approach, education needs to adapt to the times and societal needs, including aspects of educational autonomy and character development of individuals who are faithful, responsible, and productive.This study employs a literature review method, examining relevant theories and references to provide a theoretical foundation for learning planning. The discussion highlights that learning planning, such as lesson plans, syllabi, and teaching methods, plays a crucial role in helping teachers organize learning activities effectively. Professional mentoring is one of the strategies to enhance teaching quality, foster collaboration, and build a professional learning community in schools. Therefore, effective planning, supported by teacher competence and mentoring strategies, will comprehensively improve the quality of education.

Financial statements are a regularly arranged collection of data that shows a company's financial position at a specific point in time. One of the challenges is the limited knowledge about preparing financial statements using digital finance applications. The primary objective of this community service activity is to train and disseminate information about the importance of digital financial reporting. The research aims to educate Safira batik SMEs about digital financial statements. Socialization and training methods were used in this study. The findings showed that before the training, only 20% were aware of financial statements but did not know about digital financial statements; however, after the training, their knowledge increased by 80%. Before the training, 10% only knew how to record financial statements but had not recorded financial statements using a digital finance application; however, after the training, their knowledge increased by 90%.

The culture of education in Indonesia is very diverse, including formal, informal, and non-formal institutions. Madrasah Diniyah (Madin) as a non-formal educational institution plays an important role in preserving Islamic religious and cultural values, especially through the use of the Pegon Arabic script in teaching Arabic. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Pegon script writing training using the PAR (Planning, Acting, Reflecting) approach. The results showed a significant increase in writing skills and positive attitudes of participants towards the Pegon script. Success factors included effective learning methods, intensive mentoring, and relevant training materials, despite time constraints and differences in participants' initial abilities. Potential for further development includes the creation of more comprehensive training modules, the formation of a Pegon

This study explores the role of peer mentoring as a strategy to reduce student dropout rates and strengthen social support networks in universities. Using a mixed-methods approach that combined quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, the research examined students’ sense of belonging, academic motivation, persistence intention, and access to emotional and academic support. The findings indicate that peer mentoring significantly enhances students’ sense of community, increases their academic motivation, and strengthens their commitment to continue their studies. Compared to other retention strategies such as academic counseling or financial support, peer mentoring provides unique advantages by fostering ongoing peer-to-peer relationships and expanding social networks. Moreover, the study found that mentor–mentee interactions create a safe space for students to share academic challenges, personal concerns, and coping strategies, which contributes to improved well-being and greater confidence in navigating university life. Peer mentoring also offers opportunities for skill development, including communication, collaboration, and self-regulation, making it beneficial not only for mentees but also for mentors. These results suggest that peer mentoring not only mitigates dropout risks but also contributes to building long-term resilience and a supportive learning environment for students. Therefore, universities are encouraged to integrate structured peer mentoring programs into their retention initiatives to promote student success and holistic development.

This study examines the application of Quality Engineering methods to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a community service program. Using a qualitative approach based on literature studies conducted via a webinar at Universitas Sehati Indonesia (USINDO), the research explores how systematic quality improvement strategies can be introduced and adapted for MSMEs to enhance product quality and competitiveness, this study analyzed scientific publications, community service reports, and quality improvement program documentation from 2019-2024. The findings demonstrate that Quality Engineering principles-including Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Seven Basic Tools of Quality, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)-significantly enhance product quality when adapted to SMEs' specific contexts. Case studies reveal improvements ranging from 29.5% to 97.92% across various aspects including customer satisfaction, food safety, and production efficiency. The research identifies key challenges in implementation, including technical knowledge limitations, resource constraints, and difficulties in maintaining long-term changes. The successful integration of Quality Engineering methods depends on active participation from SME stakeholders, approaches tailored to local contexts, and continuous post-program mentoring. This study contributes to developing an integrative framework that combines Quality Engineering principles with practical SME needs, supporting sustainable quality culture development in the SME sector.

This study examines the strategy for selecting Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teaching methods at the Dwi Farma Pharmacy Academy in Bukittinggi. Using a qualitative approach with a case study method, the research involved 20 participants including PAI lecturers, students, and academy leaders. Results show that method selection is influenced by pharmacy students' characteristics, the need to contextualize PAI materials with pharmaceutical ethics, technology availability, and diversity in students' religious knowledge. Interactive and problem-based methods prove more effective. Main challenges include time constraints and learning technology optimization. The research recommends developing integrated modules, enhancing lecturers' technology competence, implementing peer mentoring, and fostering collaboration between PAI and pharmacy lecturers. This study contributes to the development of effective PAI learning strategies in pharmacy higher education institutions.

This study examines the influence of patriarchal culture on the career choices of final year female students at Sahid University Surakarta. Using qualitative methods, data was collected through in-depth interviews with seven main informants and two supporting informants. The results showed that patriarchal culture significantly influences the career choices of female college students, with men dominating important positions in academic and professional environments. Female college students face limited career opportunities in education and social fields, while leadership roles are dominated by men. While reproductive health services are generally adequate, the quality of off-campus facilities needs to be improved. Women also feel less safe in public spaces and their participation in public activities and economic decision-making remains limited. This research suggests universities provide mentoring programs and leadership training for female students, offer diverse internship opportunities, and promote gender equality through educational campaigns and supportive policies. This research is expected to provide new insights into the influence of patriarchal culture on women's career choices.

The role of education and assistance to taxpayers in the context of Lontos Village. Through a scientific approach, this research highlights the importance of education and assistance as an effort to increase taxpayers' understanding and awareness of tax obligations. The implementation of this service aims to provide education and assistance as well as provide understanding and awareness to the public as taxpayers regarding the importance of paying taxes in Lontos Village, East Luwuk District. The methods used in implementing the service are direct observation, interviews, and carrying out service activities related to tax education in Lontos Village. The results of the service implementation are that structured and targeted education and assistance can make a positive contribution in increasing taxpayer compliance and strengthening the relationship between taxpayers and the village government as the authority in tax collection. The implication of these findings is the need to increase education and mentoring programs on an ongoing basis to support tax awareness and strengthen the tax system at the local level. The service carried out provides valuable insight for related parties in designing effective strategies to support tax compliance in Lontos Village, East Luwuk District, Banggai Regency and may also be applied in a broader taxation context.

The aim of community service (PKM) is to increase students' financial literacy through training and mentoring by providing Basic Accounting material. The material presented is the basic equation of accounting and financial reports. The form of presenting the material is conveying concepts and followed by practical work on solving case study questions. There is also additional material in the form of an introduction to Spreadsheets/Excel computers (accounting data). The material presented is a suggestion from the service partners considering that students do not fully understand this material in class learning and this material is important for participants, because according to data on accounting learning results for class XII IIS for the odd semester of the 2023/2024 academic year, it has only reached 87%. Participants are class XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Demon Pagong whose address is Jalan Pati Beda, Demon Pagong District, East Flores Regency. Methods for implementing activities include 1) Training, namely presenting material on basic accounting concepts and financial reports. 2) Mentoring, namely assisting participants in completing case study questions based on the concepts that have been presented. 3) Evaluation, namely using an instrument in the form of practice questions on preparing financial reports, then the results are analyzed using qualitative analysis to determine students' financial literacy related to participants' understanding of accounting learning, both in the basics of accounting and financial reports. The results show that the average score obtained by students in preparing financial reports is around 75-85. This indicates that students' understanding of the material and assistance regarding the basics of accounting to financial reports reached 80%. Participants who experience difficulties in preparing financial reports are due to incorrectly calculating the nominal amount in the account because there are too many numbers and the calculations are done manually, they easily forget accounts and their placement mechanisms, they have difficulty identifying the elements included in the financial reports and they lack interest in studying accounting.

The improvement of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) plays a significant role in driving the local economy. One of the crucial steps in developing MSMEs is through coaching and mentoring in the licensing process, including the creation of a Business Identification Number (NIB). This study aims to examine the coaching and mentoring conducted by students in making NIBs to advance soybean juice MSMEs in Sidoarjo. This research was conducted using qualitative methods through observations and interviews with Ms. Diah as the owner of the soybean juice business in Gading Fajar Sidoarjo.  The results showed that the involvement of students in coaching and mentoring NIB can have a positive impact by increasing the awareness and ability of MSME owners in taking care of their business licenses.

Developing micro, small, and medium enterprises (M.S.M.E.s) in Tegal City supports local and national economic growth. However, many M.S.M.E.s need help understanding and utilizing digital marketing, which is increasingly essential in today’s digital era. This study aims to improve the digital marketing capabilities of M.S.M.E.s in Tegal City through a mentoring program involving communication science students. The methods include preparation, research, analysis, program implementation, evaluation, and activity reports. This program involves students supporting M.S.M.E.s, including creating social media and content and managing e-commerce accounts. The study results show that this mentoring has succeeded in increasing the visibility of M.S.M.E. products and expanding market reach. The implementation of digital marketing strategies assisted by students has a significant impact on the sustainability and competitiveness of M.S.M.E.s in Tegal City.

This study aims to develop leadership attitudes and ethics as well as a sense of responsibility among responsive and competent KOPMA USD administrators. The main problem faced is the lack of understanding and application of good leadership principles among the administrators. The methods used in this study include training, workshops, and intensive mentoring. The results show a significant improvement in the understanding and application of leadership ethics and responsibility among the KOPMA USD administrators. The administrators have become more responsive and competent in carrying out their duties, which is reflected in the increased performance of the organization and the satisfaction of KOPMA USD members. This study concludes that the leadership and ethics development program is effective in improving the quality of KOPMA USD administrators.

Education is a process of educating individuals to achieve certain goals in the form of positive change. Children need guidance and supervision from parents because children's lives are the parents' responsibility. However, the fact is that in general some parents pay little attention to their children's learning because they are busy with their work and lack of supporting learning facilities. This research aims to determine the importance of parental assistance in increasing motivation to study from home during the Covid-19 pandemic for children aged 10-12 years in Sentagi hamlet. The research methods used are qualitative, observation, interviews, documentation and literature study. The results of the research obtained are that children aged 10-12 years when studying during the Covid-19 pandemic really need parental assistance, so that the online learning process can run smoothly. The need for optimal parental assistance is because children were sent home when Covid-19 hit the world, including Indonesia. So, parents are increasingly providing assistance to their children aged 10-12 years in participating in the online learning process, so the learning process will run smoothly because the teachers teach online, including giving assignments to be done online too.      

This study aims to improve the ability to read, memorise and understand the Qur'an among children and adolescents at Thamstamp Wittya boarding school, Pondok Satae, Narathiwat, Southern Thailand. Running from 5 July 2023 to 3 September 2023, the programme involved 19 students with activities held twice a day after dawn and evening prayers. The methods used included the delivery of tajweed materials, Qur'an recitation practice using the sorogan method, and short surah memorisation assignments. The tajweed materials covered the laws of nun sukun and tanwin, waqof signs, and qolqolah. This approach aims to improve reading techniques, understanding of tajweed, and memorisation of surahs. Initial results show that most students have difficulties in recitation techniques and memorisation, but with intensive assistance, significant improvements in the ability to read and understand the Qur'an are expected, in line with spiritual improvement and Islamic religious education.

The introduction of the school field (PLP) activity was carried out as an effort to form qualified prospective educators students of The Bachelor of Education Study Program are required to take PLP courses. Through PLP, students are expected to improve their pedagogy, social personality and professional skills. This article discusses the implementation of the introduction of the school field (PLP). The results of the introduction of field schooling (PLP) are described using qualitative descriptive methods. Dinalisa evaluation based on the assessment of the Mentoring Teacher. Based on the evaluation results, PLP participant students of Muhammadiyah University of Riau who PLP in SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Pekanbaru have successfully met the indicators that have been set in the implementation of PLP activities.

Mentoring is teaching and coaching. , in Bu Oyok's recitation related to memorizing short letters. The meaning of the letter and the number of verses in the letter are not fully known. Therefore, the aim of this research is to provide assistance in the introduction of short letters using the PAR method. The PAR method involves carrying out research to define a problem and applying information into action as a solution to a defined problem. This activity takes place at Bu Oyok's recitation

This training aims to improve skills in writing a curriculum vitae (CV) and facing job interviews for students at MAN 1 Brebes. The entry of students into the world of work requires good preparation in compiling an attractive CV and facing job interviews with confidence. Training and mentoring methods were used in this study, involving students in effective CV writing exercises and simulated job interviews. The results of the training showed a significant increase in students' ability to write an attractive CV and face job interviews with higher self-confidence. It is hoped that the results of this research can make a positive contribution to the preparation of students for facing challenges in the world of work and increase their chances of getting the job they want.

Social media plays an active role in providing positive and negative impacts on young people. According to Jannah (2020), as many as 48% or 130 million of the human population on earth use social media. Young people use social media to communicate and exchange information. By using qualitative research methods, it is hoped that the goals of students know that PIK-R exists as a forum for counseling. Salmiati, Hasbahudin in 2018 said that mentoring and counseling are strategies for solving student problems at school. Coupled with peer counselors who can help optimize counselor performance. However, in this study, the researchers found that there were students who did not know the role, function, or even extracurricular activities of PIK-R.

This service activity aims to create contextually-oriented learning and teaching materials for Grade 9 students on the topic of inheritance. The purpose of this activity is to support MGMP teachers in Bogor district. The teaching methods employed during this training activity include lectures, discussions, guidance and hands-on instruction, as well as virtual consultation sessions through Zoom meetings and WhatsApp groups. Lectures and discussions were utilized to present objective information on the concept of crosses, including real-world examples and innovative applications for creating case study-based LKPD. Guidance and training methods, including Zoom meetings and online groups, were employed to finalize and improve knowledge transfer from lectures and discussions. Design abilities of innovative LKPD concepts were improved through training and mentoring on the concept of crossover. The average score before the training was 43, while the posttest score increased to 73. Based on the success indicators of implementing PkM activities for the development of innovative worksheet learning, it was discovered that all participants achieved success in designing LKPD based on case studies. The efficacy of training activities can be gauged by evaluating participant feedback on the usefulness of said activities, grouped into four categories. The results indicate that 73% of participants found the training activities to be "very useful," while the remaining 27% found them "useful."