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This community engagement program aims to enhance financial literacy as a preventive measure against the widespread issue of fraudulent investment schemes. Titled “Synergy in Financial Literacy Education: Breaking the Chain of Fraudulent Investment Victims”, the activity was conducted in Sanrobone Village and involved 20 participants consisting of local residents and university students. The method employed was an interactive seminar that combined presentations with open discussions. The results showed a significant increase in participants’ understanding of the characteristics of illegal investments, the importance of personal financial management, and the need for caution in making financial decisions. The synergy between academic institutions and the community is expected to serve as a strategic effort to strengthen financial resilience and reduce the number of victims of investment fraud.

Instilling Islamic art values ​​from an early age is a strategic step in shaping children's character based on local spiritual and cultural values. One potential approach to achieving this goal is through the introduction and learning of traditional Islamic musical instruments, such as the gendang habsyi. The gendang habsyi, as a musical instrument that is identical to the poems of praise to the Prophet Muhammad SAW, has high educational and spiritual value, and is able to attract children's interest through its rhythmic and interactive elements. This article aims to examine the role of the gendang habsyi in fostering elementary school children's interest in Islamic art, both from musical, educational, and social aspects. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study involved observation and interviews with art teachers, students, and parents at an Islamic elementary school. The findings show that the introduction of the gendang habsyi is not only able to arouse children's interest in Islamic musical art, but also strengthen their love for Islamic culture, foster a spirit of togetherness, and increase children's self-confidence in expressing themselves positively. In addition, the fun and contextual learning method through the habsyi drum game has proven effective in building an inclusive and meaningful learning atmosphere. Therefore, the integration of habsyi drums in the art curriculum at the elementary school level is worth considering as one of the strategic alternatives in Islamic art education based on local culture.

This community service program was carried out to enhance the physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience of students (santri) at Pesantren Assyifa through integrated self-defense training. Recognizing the increasing psychological and social challenges faced by adolescents in pesantren, this program combined martial arts education with Islamic character development. Over the course of eight weeks, 36 santri participated in bi-weekly training sessions that included basic self-defense techniques, leadership drills, and reflective discussions on prophetic values such as patience (ṣabr), courage, and self-control. The program successfully improved student discipline, confidence, and peer cooperation, as measured through pre- and post-assessments and observational rubrics. Participants reported greater self-awareness and felt more empowered to respond to threats both physically and ethically. The pesantren administration expressed strong interest in continuing the initiative as part of the formal extracurricular curriculum. This activity not only strengthened the personal capabilities of santri but also aligned with the broader goal of fostering holistic Islamic education that nurtures the body, mind, and soul. The combination of physical practice and moral reflection proved to be a sustainable and transformative approach to santri empowerment.

Leadership is a crucial element in society, especially in the context of education. Quality leadership plays an important role in managing resources in Islamic educational institutions to achieve the vision and mission that has been set. One of the interesting aspects of leadership is Islamic Leadership, which prioritizes transcendental values as a guide in leadership. In Wonosobo, Kyai Ahmad Muzaini played an important role in shaping the character and spirit of student leadership at Takhassus As-Sahro High School. He not only teaches religious science, but also guides students in developing leadership based on Islamic teachings. This study aims to examine the role of Kyai Ahmad Muzaini in improving students' Islamic Leadership skills, as well as the impact of programs implemented in the school. With a qualitative approach, this study found that Kyai Ahmad Muzaini's success in integrating religious knowledge with practical leadership skills made a significant contribution to the development of Islamic education in Indonesia. This research is expected to provide a clear picture of the application of Islamic Leadership in Islamic education and its impact on students' character, as well as recommendations for other Islamic schools in developing leadership programs based on Islamic values.

The learning method is a systematic and orderly process carried out by teachers or educators in delivering material to their students. Through the learning method, it is expected that the teaching and learning process can run well. Thus, it is very important for an educator to know the methods in learning so that students feel more enthusiastic when participating in learning in the classroom. In addition, choosing the right method makes students not quickly feel bored or tired when participating in teaching and learning activities in the classroom. The purpose of writing this article is to find out how a teacher chooses a learning method. The method in this study is qualitative narrative, with data collected from the results of semi-structured interviews with a teacher. The results of this study indicate that there are 2 factors that a teacher can consider in choosing a learning method, namely internal and external factors. Internal factors include student characteristics, facilities and infrastructure, teacher experience and skills, and learning objectives. Then external factors include the curriculum and learning environment.

This research is motivated by the low attendance and involvement of church youth in spiritual activities, as well as the weak Christian character that should be the basis of their lives. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of the service learning approach by IAKN Tarutung students on character development and increasing participation of Naposo Bulung youth at HKBP Maranatha Ressort Cinta Damai. This research is based on the theory of service learning (Eyler & Giles, 1999), experiential learning (Kolb, 1984), and the concept of sense of belonging (Etzioni, 1991) which emphasizes the importance of emotional involvement and critical reflection in the learning and service process. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, which were conducted for three months. The results of the study showed that the service learning program had a significant influence in increasing the attendance of youth from an average of 14 to 25 people per week, as well as fostering positive characters such as responsibility, discipline, and social concern. Students not only act as implementers of activities, but also as spiritual mentors and spiritual friends, who form authentic and contextual relationships with teenagers. The implications of this study confirm that service learning is an effective approach in the formation of church teenagers because it combines aspects of direct service with spiritual and academic reflection. Therefore, it is recommended that this approach be integrated more systematically into the curriculum of higher theological education and used as a model of sustainable service in the church community.

Thematic learning at the elementary school level is designed to provide integrated and meaningful learning experiences, aligned with the thinking characteristics of young learners. The success of this approach is strongly influenced by the teacher’s role in designing, implementing, and evaluating the learning process. This study aims to examine in depth how teachers carry out their roles in thematic learning and identify the influencing factors. The research uses a literature review method by analyzing fifteen relevant sources, including academic journals and educational books. The findings show that teachers hold multifaceted roles as facilitators, motivators, instructional designers, and learning assessors. Teachers also play a crucial role in shaping students’ character through the integration of social values within thematic instruction. However, practical implementation still faces challenges such as limited time, administrative workload, and lack of professional training. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of strengthening teachers’ professional competence and institutional support to ensure thematic learning can be implemented effectively and sustainably in elementary schools.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a collection of physical and emotional symptoms occurring prior to menstruation that can disrupt daily activities. Dietary patterns and nutritional status are known to influence PMS symptoms. This study aims to analyze the relationship between dietary intake (energy, carbohydrates, protein, fat, magnesium, and vitamin B6) and nutritional status (based on Body Mass Index/BMI) with the incidence of PMS among female students from both health and non-health study programs at Universitas Airlangga. This research employed an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. A total of 103 female students from the 4th semester of the Nutrition and Islamic Economics study programs were selected through proportional random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires on respondent characteristics, a Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ), anthropometric measurements, and the Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form (SPAF). Data analysis was performed descriptively and inferentially using Spearman's rank correlation test. The results showed a significant relationship between energy intake (p = 0.002) and fat intake (p = 0.001) with PMS. No significant relationship was found for carbohydrate, protein, magnesium, and vitamin B6 intake (p > 0.05). Additionally, nutritional status based on BMI was significantly associated with PMS (p = 0.001), indicating that both underweight and overweight students were more likely to experience PMS. These findings highlight that imbalanced energy and fat intake, as well as abnormal nutritional status, may be contributing factors to PMS. Therefore, increasing awareness of proper nutrition and reproductive health is essential to reduce PMS symptoms among female students.

This study aims to determine the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers in the formation of students' religious character at SMA Negeri 1 Selomerto Wonosobo and identify the supporting and inhibiting factors. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation of PAI teachers, students, and principals. The results of the study show that PAI teachers have an important role in shaping the religious character of students through various activities such as the habit of congregational prayers, reciting the Qur'an, reading Asmaul Husna, commemorating Islamic holidays (PHBI), and involvement in religious extracurricular activities. PAI teachers also play the role of teachers, guides, motivators, facilitators, and trainers in shaping students' religious attitudes. The supporting factors include a religious school environment, the support of the principal, collaboration between teachers, and the existence of structured religious programs. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors found were the negative influence of social media, different family backgrounds of students, lack of student awareness, and limited time and resources. This study concludes that the success of the formation of students' religious character is greatly influenced by the active role of PAI teachers and the support of a conducive school environment.

Islamic Religious Education teachers play a strategic role not only in transmitting religious knowledge but also in shaping the moral and spiritual character of students. However, challenges such as limited competence and inadequate professional development hinder the improvement of learning quality. This study aims to analyze the competence of PAI teachers and the quality of student learning, describe efforts made to develop teacher professionalism to improve learning quality, and  identify supporting and inhibiting factors in these development efforts. This research used a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that PAI teachers at SMK Takhassus Al-Qur’an Mojotengah had fulfilled pedagogical, professional, personality, and social competencies. The school made efforts to improve teacher professionalism through supervision, MGMP, digital-based learning innovation, and internal collaboration. Supporting factors included adequate learning infrastructure and teacher enthusiasm, while inhibiting factors included distractions from student mobile phone use and teacher administrative burdens. These findings highlight the importance of continuous training, policy reinforcement, and digital literacy to support sustainable professional development.

This study aims to identify and understand the root causes of low student learning outcomes in writing descriptive texts in grade IV of elementary school. Based on the results of field observations, it was found that the majority of students scored below the Minimum Completion Criteria (KKM) in both cognitive and psychomotor aspects. In addition, student participation in learning activities is also relatively low, which is reflected in minimal interaction, lack of discipline, and lack of self-expression. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, using observations in the form of tests and documentation as data collection techniques. The results of the study indicate that lack of understanding of the structure and characteristics of descriptive texts, interaction in learning, challenges in using learning media, and low student motivation are dominant factors in decreasing the quality of learning outcomes. Other factors are low interest in reading and limited student vocabulary. This study recommends that learning be carried out with a more communicative, applicable, and meaningful approach according to the characteristics of students in elementary schools.

Christian Religious Education (CRE) not only functions as a means of delivering theological teachings, but also as a strategic medium in developing students' soft skills. This article aims to explore how Christian moral values ​​such as love, honesty, empathy, and justice can be integrated into learning practices to shape students' character and interpersonal skills. Through a qualitative-descriptive approach, this study collected data through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results show that PAK, through activities such as group discussions, social services, spiritual reflection, and project-based learning, contributes significantly to developing students' communication, leadership, cooperation, and emotional intelligence skills. The role of teachers as facilitators and moral role models is a key factor in the success of this process. Thus, PAK not only enriches the spiritual aspect, but also prepares students to become resilient and integral individuals in social life. The integration of faith values ​​with life skills is a strong foundation in forming a generation of Christians who are able to answer the challenges of the 21st century.

Education is one of the fields that continuously evolves alongside the rapid  advancement  of technology. One effort to enhance the quality of education is by implementing a scientific approach in the learning process. This research aims to analyze the contribution of the scientific learning approach to the development of students' self-directed learning at SDN Semper Barat 11, especially in class V. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results show that lesson planning with a scientific approach is well executed, covering the setting of learning objectives, selection of learning models, strategies, learning media, and evaluation. The implementation of learning with a scientific approach in class V is carried out through activities such as observing, questioning, gathering information, reasoning, and communicating. The research also indicates that students experience an improvement in self-directed learning, characterized by active engagement in learning, high motivation, initiative-driven learning, and self-control. Thus, the scientific learning approach significantly contributes to the development of students' self-directed learning at SDN Semper Barat 11. This research provides valuable insights for educational practitioners in designing more effective learning strategies and offers empirical groundwork for enhancing learning methods oriented towards developing students' self-directed learning.

Thematic learning model is a learning model that describes several subjects taught through themes. Thematic learning model as a concept can be interpreted as a learning approach that involves several subjects to provide meaningful experiences to students. By implementing thematic learning model, it is expected that students can understand Christian Religious Education, remember the importance of teaching Christian Religious Education to help students not to lose their knowledge of God and help students maintain good morals, character and nature. The purpose of writing this article is to help students and teachers to more easily understand thematic learning model and improve understanding of Christian Religious Education. The method used in writing this article is a qualitative approach or literature study. Researchers try to offer solutions to the problems raised by summarizing and compiling various theories and data from various literature sources, such as books, dictionaries, scientific journals, and relevant online media.

This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach to investigate how social media use impacts students’ understanding of social and cultural concept at SDN Sumingkir 02. The research subject are students in grades V and VI who actively use social media. To collect data, observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation were used. According to the research findings, various aspects of students lives are influenced by social media including learning behavior, social interactions, and communication patterns. Student interact more digitally than face to face, which can recude the quality of social relationships and increase risks such as anxiety, stress, and cyberbullying. Social media has positive benevits, such as increasing creativity and cultural knowledge, but excessive use without supervision can interfere with the development of students character and mental health. Therefore, parents and teachers must play an active role in guiding their students and improving their digital literacy.

This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach to investigate how social media use impacts students’ understanding of social and cultural concept at SDN Sumingkir 02. The research subject are students in grades V and VI who actively use social media. To collect data, observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation were used. According to the research findings, various aspects of students lives are influenced by social media including learning behavior, social interactions, and communication patterns. Student interact more digitally than face to face, which can recude the quality of social relationships and increase risks such as anxiety, stress, and cyberbullying. Social media has positive benevits, such as increasing creativity and cultural knowledge, but excessive use without supervision can interfere with the development of students character and mental health. Therefore, parents and teachers must play an active role in guiding their students and improving their digital literacy.

The Merdeka Curriculum is an educational innovation implemented gradually at SMA AL-HIDAYAH Medan to create more active, collaborative learning focused on strengthening students’ character through Project Based Learning. This study aims to examine the implementation process of the Merdeka Curriculum, identify supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation, and describe the strategies the school employs to overcome these challenges. The curriculum implementation began in grade X by eliminating the specialization system and applying interdisciplinary learning. The results show that teachers act as facilitators, while students actively participate in projects relevant to their daily lives and utilize digital media. Supporting factors include the enthusiasm of teachers and students, the relevance of learning projects, and flexible and interactive learning methods. Challenges faced include limited facilities, teachers’ administrative burdens, lack of training, and uneven curriculum application across grade levels. The school addresses these obstacles through internal training, administrative assistance, technology utilization, and regular evaluation and reflection. These strategies demonstrate the school’s commitment to managing educational change in an adaptive and transformative manner.

Training in creating animated characters using the Scratch application serves as an introduction to block-based programming fundamentals that are simple, easy to operate, interactive, and engaging. This training offers promising competency outcomes, as students can further develop their skills through animated stories, games, or presentations. Since 2018, the Ministry of Education and Culture has promoted the integration of informatics education into the 2013 curriculum, including computational thinking skills, which are essential for both current and future generations. The partner for this community service training activity is the students of MTs Pembangunan Nurul Islam, located in Sarimulya, Setu, South Tangerang. This initiative is a tangible step toward implementing informatics learning through the introduction of block-based programming fundamentals. The training involved stages of introduction, instruction, and guidance in using the application. Based on observations and discussions with the partner school, several issues were identified in learning Information and Communication Technology (ICT). One of the causes is students’ lack of awareness of the importance of learning programming fundamentals, coupled with the stigma that programming is difficult, uninteresting, and boring. To address both technical and management issues, the proposed solutions in this community service program include: first, facilitating and providing guidance on the use of the Scratch application for MTs students, with the hope that they will understand basic programming without fear or difficulty. Second, offering engaging, interactive, simple, and easy-to-understand lessons on basic programming using Scratch, by providing example projects such as creating animated characters. The training program was implemented smoothly, and all participating students enthusiastically followed each stage of the training. Their motivation was encouraged to become familiar with programming, increasing their interest, understanding, and confidence in basic programming skills. The ultimate goal is to foster students' interest, knowledge, and skills while boosting their self-confidence in ICT learning, particularly in basic programming.

This study aims to determine students' understanding of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) material and its implications for the ease of practicing religious values among students at SMP Negeri 3 Limboto Barat. The approach used in this study is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that students' understanding of IRE material is quite good, particularly in aspects of worship they experience in their daily lives, such as prayer and fasting. IRC teachers play a central role in the learning process by applying interactive methods, hands-on practice, and setting a good example. The implications of this understanding are evident in students' practice of religious values, such as increased awareness of performing Dhuha prayer and congregational prayer voluntarily, as well as their active participation in religious activities at school. Supporting factors in PAI learning include the role of teachers as role models, adequate school facilities, and parental involvement. The inhibiting factors are time constraints, differences in students' learning styles, and a lack of support from the environment outside of school. However, teachers are able to overcome these obstacles with creative and adaptive learning strategies.

This study aimed to (1) Describe Brand Awareness, Brand Characteristic and Purchasing Decisions Of Wardah products, (2) Analyze the influence of Brand Awareness on Wardah product purchasing decisions, (3) Analyze the combined influence of Brand Awareness and Brand Characteristic on Wardah product purchasing decisions. The research design used was associative with a quantitative approach. The sample size was determined using Cochran’s formula, totaling 100 respondents, all of whom were female students using Wardah products at the Faculty of Economics and Business. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using inferential statistics, specifically multiple linear regression. Hypotheses were tested using the T-tested and F-test. The results of the study indicated that (1) Brand Awareness (X1) had a significant partial influence on purchasing decisions (Y) with T-value of 2.853 >1.97, (2) Brand Characteristics (X2) had a significant partial influence on purchasing decisions (Y), with a T-value of 3.731 > 1,97, and (3) Simultaneously, Brand Awareness (X1) and Brand Characteristics (X2) significantly influenced purchasing decisions (Y), with an F-value of 62.315 > 3.07.