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Ethics play an important role in the Psychological Assessment process in the realm of Guidance and Counseling, especially in maintaining the rights and welfare of clients. This article highlights two main ethical aspects, namely protecting the confidentiality of assessment results and efforts to maintain objectivity in its implementation. This study uses a literature study approach with a descriptive-qualitative analysis method. Information was collected from various scientific references such as books, journals, and professional guidelines, then analyzed to formulate relevant ethical principles and strategies for implementing them in assessment practice. The findings show that maintaining confidentiality requires a clear understanding of client rights, information boundaries, and secure data management procedures. Meanwhile, obstacles to maintaining objectivity can be overcome through increased competence, utilization of reliable assessment tools, and supervision support. The results of this study are expected to be a reference for counselors in implementing assessments ethically and professionally.

This study aims to examine the implementation of competency-based human resource management (HR) in improving employee professionalism at Devos Jok, an SME engaged in the automotive interior manufacturing sector. A descriptive qualitative approach is used to explore in depth the HR practices carried out, the challenges faced, and the impact on employee work quality. The results of the study indicate that the transformation of the HR system from an administrative pattern to a competency-based one has made a significant contribution to improving individual and organizational performance. The strategies implemented include competency-based recruitment, ongoing training, flexible payroll systems, and adaptation to digital platforms. However, challenges remain, especially in overcoming resistance to change and limited training resources. This study provides theoretical and practical contributions to the development of a competency-based SME HR system in the context of today's creative and digital industries.

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.

The First National Congress (MUNAS) of the Indonesian Civil Servant Lecturers Alliance under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (ADAKSI), held on May 2–4, 2025, in Jakarta, served as a pivotal moment for the consolidation and advocacy of civil servant lecturers at the national level. This event successfully formulated the organization’s strategic direction, ratified its Statutes and Bylaws (AD/ART), and developed a medium-term work plan for 2025–2028. The inaugural MUNAS of ADAKSI also produced twenty strategic policy recommendations to the government, particularly concerning the welfare and professionalism of civil servant lecturers. In addition to electing the national executive board, the congress affirmed ADAKSI’s role as both a strategic partner and a critical counterpart to the government in higher education reform. This article not only outlines the key outcomes of the congress but also examines the contributions and impact of strengthening the institutional position of ministerial civil servant lecturers within the national education ecosystem.

Psychological assessment is an important tool in guidance and counseling practice that aims to gain an in-depth understanding of an individual's psychological state. However, its implementation can pose ethical challenges, particularly in relation to confidentiality and objectivity. This article critically examines how professionals in guidance and counseling can maintain their integrity when applying the ethical principles of their profession. It draws on theories on professional ethics and also explores the advantages and limitations of psychological assessment and its implications for counseling services. The analysis shows that maintaining professionalism depends on a high level of ethical awareness, as well as supervision and self-reflection of counselors.

Guest comfort is a key indicator of hotel service quality, strongly influenced by the professionalism of Room Attendants and the cleanliness of guest rooms. This study aims to analyze the role of Room Attendant professionalism in maintaining room cleanliness standards at Hotel Grand Mercure Solo Baru. Using a qualitative approach, in-depth interviews with three housekeeping staff members were conducted. The findings show that Room Attendant professionalism contributes directly to room cleanliness and positively impacts guest comfort. Professional attitude, discipline, and responsibility are crucial in ensuring room quality. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of attention to detail, commitment to cleanliness standards, and proactive approaches to maintaining guest rooms. The research also found that regular training and management support are vital for improving Room Attendant professionalism. Encouraging staff to take ownership and motivating them to uphold cleanliness standards is essential. Effective communication between staff and management helps identify and address challenges in room cleanliness practices. The study emphasizes that a motivated and well-trained team contributes significantly to guest satisfaction and loyalty, which in turn supports the hotel's reputation and encourages repeat business. The study suggests that investing in the professional development of Room Attendants is crucial for long-term success in the hospitality industry. It also recommends ongoing performance evaluations, regular feedback, and motivational initiatives to continuously improve service quality. These measures are essential for enhancing guest satisfaction, improving employee morale, and maintaining a competitive edge in the hospitality sector, ultimately contributing to sustainable growth, success, and better overall guest experiences for the hotel.

Notaris sebagai pejabat publik memiliki wewenang membuat akta otentik sesuai dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 2 Tahun 2014 yang mengubah UU Nomor 30 Tahun 2004 tentang Jabatan Notaris. Akta otentik tersebut memiliki kekuatan pembuktian sempurna. Dalam menjalankan tugasnya, notaris kerap menghadapi masalah hukum, termasuk terlibat dalam perkara pidana sebagai saksi maupun tersangka. Oleh karena itu, perlindungan hukum terhadap notaris sebagai pejabat publik yang menjalankan tugas berdasarkan peraturan perundang-undangan sangat diperlukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bentuk perlindungan hukum pidana yang dapat diberikan kepada notaris dalam menjalankan kewenangannya serta memahami prosedur penggunaan hak tolak (recht van weigering) dalam proses hukum pidana. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan normatif dengan studi kepustakaan terhadap regulasi terkait seperti UU Notaris dan KUHAP. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlindungan hukum pidana terhadap notaris dapat dilakukan melalui mekanisme sesuai peraturan yang berlaku. Perlindungan ini terbagi dalam tiga aspek utama, yakni perlindungan preventif, represif, dan rehabilitatif. Selain itu, hak tolak merupakan instrumen penting yang melekat pada posisi notaris sebagai bentuk perlindungan terhadap kerahasiaan jabatan. Penggunaan hak tolak dalam proses pidana harus melalui prosedur tertentu yang melibatkan Dewan Kehormatan Notaris sesuai dengan Pasal 66 UU Notaris dan aturan pelaksanaannya. Dengan adanya perlindungan hukum yang jelas serta prosedur penggunaan hak tolak yang tepat, notaris diharapkan dapat menjalankan tugasnya dengan aman, profesional, serta menjaga integritas dan kerahasiaan dalam pelayanan hukum kepada masyarakat.

Teacher personality is very important in shaping student character and creating a positive learning environment at school. This element not only demonstrates the values of integrity and good attitude but also forms the foundation for building relationships between teachers and students, among fellow teachers, and with all school members. This article aims to explain the personality competencies of teachers based on interviews conducted in three schools with different contexts. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection methods through in-depth interviews involving teachers and principals. The results obtained show that teachers generally demonstrate discipline, responsibility, and exemplary behavior. However, there are still some challenges such as heavy workloads and a lack of further training. These findings emphasize the importance of continuous teacher character development and systematic support to maintain the quality of education.

This article examines teacher empowerment and the professionalism of educators in Indonesia during the Reformasi and post-Reform era, with a comprehensive academic review approach. The Reform era marked a significant change in education governance, particularly in terms of decentralization and autonomy that provided greater space for independent and contextual teacher capacity development. This research highlights various policies implemented to improve the quality of educators, such as teacher certification programs, continuous training, and welfare improvement which are the main focus of the government. However, real challenges still arise related to quality disparities between urban and rural areas and educational infrastructure constraints that affect the effectiveness of teacher empowerment. This article also discusses how teachers' professionalism is not only measured from the technical aspects of teaching, but also from the ability to adapt to new curricula and educational technology developments. Thus, teacher empowerment in the Reformasi era and post-Reformasi is an important foundation in efforts to improve the quality of national education in a sustainable manner. These findings are expected to be a reference for policymakers and education practitioners in formulating more effective and inclusive educator development strategies.

The teaching profession holds a pivotal role in shaping future generations. A teacher's effectiveness is determined not only by subject matter expertise but also by a set of fundamental teaching skills that form the bedrock of professional practice. This article aims to investigate and explore the essential basic teaching competencies required for educators to perform their duties effectively. Through a review of relevant literature and a synthesis of various sources, this paper identifies core skills such as lesson opening and closure techniques, material explanation abilities, questioning strategies, reinforcement provision, variation implementation, classroom management proficiency, and small group discussion facilitation. It is argued that the mastery and effective application of these foundational skills are crucial for creating quality learning experiences and significantly contribute to the optimal development of students' potential.

This study aims to identify challenges and formulate strategies for the implementation of professional competencies of Christian Religious Education (PAK) teachers based on artificial intelligence (AI) at the primary school level, with a focus on SD Negeri 071162 Esiwa. The background of this study begins with the increasing demands of the digital curriculum, while PAK teachers still face limitations in technological literacy, digital infrastructure, and the availability of contextualized Christian faith-based learning media. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews, classroom observations, and documentation. The research subjects consisted of one principal and ten students in grades IV-VI. The results showed that low mastery of technology by teachers, limited digital devices, and lack of institutional support are the main obstacles in the integration of AI in PAK learning. However, AI has great potential to enhance students' learning experience spiritually and digitally through interactive, visual, and narrative Bible-based approaches. This research recommends spiritual technology-based teacher training, strengthening school infrastructure, developing contextualized teaching materials based on local culture, and collaboration between schools, churches, and Christian app developers. The findings contribute to the development of an adaptive, contextual, and transpersonal PAK learning model.

Competence means the ability needed to do or carry out work based on knowledge, skills and attitudes. Social competence is one of the five competencies that must be possessed by a Christian Religious Education Teacher. A teacher's social competence is seen from his ability to communicate and interact with students, fellow educators, parents and the community. The importance of social competence for a professional Christian Religious Education Teacher is to build positive relationships with students, create collaboration with fellow educators, build communication with parents as well as with the surrounding community and the whole form of the relationship is as an effort from an educator in understanding others.  Creating and maintaining good social relationships means that it contains care and empathy as taught by Jesus as Great Master so that everyone not only pays attention to their own interests but also the interests of others including the interests of students.

Artikel ini membahas mengenai pengimplementasian ilmu teknologi pendidikan dalam jabatan fungsional pengembang teknologi pembelajaran dan kode etik yang menaunginya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperkaya pemahaman mengenai pengaplikasian teknologi pendidikan di dalam jabfung PTP dan pemahaman lebih jauh mengenai kode etik yang menaungi jabfung PTP. Dengan fokus tujuan tersebut maka yang menjadi responden adalah 2 orang profesional alumni teknologi pendidikan yang sekarang menjabat sebagai jabfung PTP di lembaga Kementerian PUPR. Melalui wawancara semi terstruktur dengan deskripsi kualitatif yang dilakukan, diperoleh hasil dalam jabfung PTP pengaplikasian teknologi pendidikan ini besar adanya, seperti pengimplementasian ilmu rekayasa media, pengembangan modul dan pengembangan hypermedia. Selain itu dalam profesi jabfung PTP ini bernaung dibawah kode etik dalam undang-undang permenpan tentang jabatan fungsional pengembang teknologi pembelajaran.

Regian Music is a music service provider company established in 2021 and has been operating in the regions of Cirebon, Indramayu, Majalengka, and Kuningan, contributing to various events including parties. The Regian Music band has the potential to emphasize professionalism, but it faces challenges with its visual logo element. The current logo of Regian Music does not yet represent the band's vision and mission. In the old logo, there is inconsistency in the use of elements, typography, and colors. There is also a "Canva" watermark in the center of the logo, which detracts from its professionalism in a visual context. Therefore, a logo redesign is necessary to better reflect the characteristics of the Regian Music band. The logo redesign process follows the Brand Identity design method (Alina Wheeler, 2013). The new logo is created with a music theme and minimalist design style, using a combination of red, black, and white colors, as well as incorporating Japanese element concepts.

This study aims to analyze the contribution of academic supervision by the headmaster and professional teacher discipline to the professional performance of teachers at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) in Banjarmasin City. Optimal teacher performance is greatly influenced by both internal and external factors, one of which is academic supervision and work discipline. This research uses a quantitative method with a survey approach and descriptive analysis. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 100 teachers from various Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Banjarmasin City, using random sampling techniques. The results show that academic supervision by the headmaster has a significant positive effect on improving teacher performance, where intensive and directed supervision can increase teachers' motivation and teaching competencies. In addition, professional teacher discipline also proves to have a significant contribution to improving teacher performance, where a high level of discipline correlates with an improvement in the quality of classroom learning. Overall, this study concludes that both academic supervision by the headmaster and professional teacher discipline simultaneously have a positive impact on the professional performance of teachers, which in turn contributes to the improvement of education quality in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Banjarmasin City. Therefore, improving the quality of supervision and teacher discipline should be a primary focus for the education management at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah.

This study aims to analyze the effect of applying professional auditing standards and auditor independence on the quality of government Financial Audits in the Regional Government Audit Institution. Using a quantitative descriptive-verificative method, data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire survey of 30 auditees from various regional government agencies. The results indicate that the research instrument is valid and reliable (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.785), auditor independence significantly influences Audit Quality (p = 0.004), while professional standards have no significant partial effect (p = 0.249). However, simultaneously both variables significantly affect Audit Quality with a contribution of 44.2% (R² = 0.442), emphasizing auditor independence as the dominant factor in ensuring objectivity and accuracy of audit results. In conclusion, auditor independence must be continuously strengthened, while the application of professional standards remains essential to maintain consistency, in order to achieve transparent, accountable, and trustworthy government financial management.

This study explores the relationship between teacher professionalism and student learning outcomes in Civic Education at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Medan. It focuses on how teacher participation, teaching activities, and challenges influence the learning process. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, with data collected through interviews and surveys. The findings reveal that teachers' professional competencies, particularly in lesson planning, the use of varied teaching media, and providing remediation, significantly improved students' knowledge acquisition. Despite challenges such as curriculum changes and limited resources, teachers like Ibu Monalisa Tarigan, S.Pd actively engage in professional development programs to enhance their teaching effectiveness. The study highlights the importance of teacher preparation, creativity, and individualized attention in creating a productive learning environment. It concludes that teacher professionalism has a positive impact on both cognitive and creative student outcomes.

This study aims to determine the extent of the positive and significant relationship between the professional competence of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers and the learning outcomes of class VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Balige in the 2024/2025 academic year. This research uses a quantitative method with a descriptive inferential approach. The population of the study consists of all class VII students of SMP Negeri 1 Balige, totaling 149 students. The sampling method used is random sampling, with a sample size of 54 students. The research instruments used are a closed questionnaire to measure the professional competence of teachers and UH (Ulangan Harian or Daily Test) scores to measure student learning outcomes. The data analysis results show that: a) the correlation test obtained a value of rcount = 0.293, which is greater than rtable = 0.226, indicating a positive relationship between the two variables; b) the significance test yielded a value of tcount = 2.210, which is greater than ttable = 2.000, meaning the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the professional competence of CRE teachers has a significant relationship with student learning outcomes. Therefore, improving teachers’ professional competence is expected to enhance student learning outcomes. This study contributes to the development of education and can serve as a reference for teachers and schools to improve the quality of teaching.

The head of the madrasah as the leader of the madrasah has a very difficult task in order to improve the quality of the madrasah. Teachers as an important component in education, especially in terms of overcoming various problems related to improving the quality of education, are required to become professional teachers. Minister of National Education Regulation no. 12 of 2007 states that one of the competencies of madrasah heads is that they must have good supervision competencies. "This supervision includes supervising and coaching teachers who are the responsibility of the madrasa head in their coaching. Research objective (1) is to determine the implementation of academic supervision of madrasa heads at the Subulussalam Islamic boarding school. (2) to determine the professionalism of teachers at the Subulussalam Islamic boarding school. In this research, the research uses qualitative methods. This research method uses descriptive qualitative. Meanwhile, data collection uses observation, interviews and documentation. The primary data sources are the madrasa head, deputy madrasa head, and teachers. The secondary sources are through documents, interviews and photos. The results of this research are (1) the implementation of academic supervision of madrasa heads at the Subulussalam Islamic Boarding School which is carried out through several stages, starting from the planning stage, implementation, to the follow-up stage. (2) the professionalism of teachers at the Subulussalam Islamic boarding school is quite good, because seen from the indicators of teacher professionalism, namely teachers are able to master teaching materials/materials, teachers are able to manage the class, teachers are able to understand students, teachers are able to manage the class, and teachers are capable of learning methods.

This study aims to analyze the influence of auditor experience, independence, professional skepticism, time pressure, and red flags on the auditor's ability to detect financial statement fraud in the Public Accounting Firm (KAP) in the South Tangerang region. Data was collected through the distribution of questionnaires using the purposive sampling method, with a sample of 45 auditors from four KAPs. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS software version 21 and Microsoft Excel 2021. The results showed that professional skepticism had a significant negative effect on the auditor's ability to detect fraud. On the contrary, auditor experience and red flags have a significant positive influence on auditor ability. Meanwhile, independence and time pressure do not have a significant influence on the auditor's ability to detect financial statement fraud.