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The Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) is a community organization that plays a strategic role in improving the quality of family life through various programs covering education, health, economy, and social aspects. However, in practice, the recording and management of member data as well as PKK activities are still carried out manually. This condition creates several challenges, including difficulties in archiving, limited access to information retrieval, and delays in preparing reports required by administrators and stakeholders. This study aims to design and develop a web-based information system for PKK member activity services that can manage member data, record activities, track attendance, and generate reports quickly, accurately, and efficiently. The system development method employed an object-oriented approach, consisting of requirement analysis, system design, implementation, and testing stages. The implementation results show that the developed information system can improve organizational service efficiency, assist administrators in monitoring member activeness, and reduce potential errors in data recording. Furthermore, the system provides better support for data-driven decision-making, thereby enabling PKK to become more modern, transparent, and adaptive to technological developments. Thus, this system has the potential to serve as an innovative solution to sustainably enhance the performance of PKK organizations.  

The growth of modern technology has brought about numerous changes and new developments. Things that were previously considered unimaginable are now seen as commonplace and intriguing to many people. One example is the internet. Digitization can now be applied to all types of businesses, from the smallest to the largest. The formulation of marketing strategies has become more effective with this digitization. This study aims to examine the digital marketing activities of PT AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Indonesia on the Instagram social media platform. The research is conducted to review the uploaded content, engagement with followers, and their impact on the brand and sales. Data were obtained from direct experience during the internship process at the company. Research has shown that with proper and effective use, Instagram has provided considerable excitement for the company and its managers to utilize.

The sulang-sulang hariapan tradition is a significant cultural heritage of the Batak Toba community that embodies values of love, respect for elders, family reconciliation, equitable inheritance distribution, and leadership regeneration. The ritual is traditionally performed by offering food to parents who have reached the status of saur matua, symbolizing gratitude and respect. It is also accompanied by requests for blessings, advice, and public acknowledgment of mistakes, thus fostering peace, forgiveness, and social harmony within the community. However, in contemporary practice, the meaning of this tradition has gradually shifted toward a more formalized ceremony that emphasizes social status rather than its original spiritual and communal values. This study employs descriptive qualitative methods, combining field research with theological reflection, to examine how the values inherent in sulang-sulang hariapan can be understood in the light of the Gospel. The findings indicate that the tradition has profound potential to serve as a contextual medium for Christian faith expression. Therefore, it is crucial to revitalize its theological meaning so that the tradition remains relevant and transformative in strengthening family bonds and nurturing leadership in the modern era.

Education plays a crucial role in shaping the personality, morals, and spiritual values of students. In the Islamic perspective, education is not solely focused on the mastery of knowledge but also includes the cultivation of noble character, the strengthening of faith, and the enhancement of religiosity as a form of devotion to Allah Swt. Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren), as traditional Islamic educational institutions, have a strategic role in instilling these values through religious activities, the teaching of classical Islamic texts (kitab kuning), and the habituation of virtuous behavior. Pesantren serve not only as centers of learning but also as institutions for character formation and spiritual development. However, the forces of globalization and modernization bring new challenges in the form of cultural, technological, and informational influences that often conflict with Islamic values. Therefore, pesantren are required to develop adaptive, innovative, and relevant educational strategies that align with contemporary needs without losing their Islamic identity. One effective approach is the implementation of Islamic counseling, a process of psychological and spiritual guidance grounded in the Qur’an and Sunnah. Through this counseling, students are expected to strengthen their faith, enhance their religiosity, and develop moral resilience in facing the dynamics of modern life based on strong Islamic values.

Humans are social creatureswho need interaction with other people to build their lives. Shared life emphasizes love that comes from God. People are not only involved in certain communities, people must also be more involved in the life of the Church. Their involvement in Church life is about how they actively participate in strengthening their spiritual bond with God. The advancement of digital technology in society has caused many people to utilize modern technology in carrying out catechetical activities because of the importance of building society’s faith in the digital era. Learning catechesis with various new services, both for the general public and small groups, will facilitate and encourage their ability to understand technology and their faith in God. Catechesis is a systematic and planned process in pastoral activities, catechesis has its own goal, namely to maintain, develop and mature the faith of the people through a systematic and planned teaching process so that people will increasingly live in the fullness of their faith in Jesus Christ and live according to his will (cf. CT. arts 20-21). The experience of using social media generally provided benefits for who felt they gained insight and were strengthened in the religious identity of the people. People see social media as a means to apostolic role with various spiritual content.

This study examines the strategic role of euphemism in Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, arguing that it was instrumental not only in managing collective grief but also in preserving the nation’s symbolic dignity. While much scholarship on the Gettysburg Address has concentrated on rhetorical artistry or historical significance (Wills, 1992; White, 2009), relatively few have analyzed it through the combined lens of sociolinguistics, specifically euphemism and face-work. Drawing on Allan and Burridge’s (2006) framework of euphemism and Goffman’s (1955) theory of face, this paper situates Lincoln’s speech within the broader sociolinguistic processes of healing, unity, and image restoration. Through a qualitative textual analysis, the study identifies three dominant euphemistic strategies: sanctification of sacrifice through sacred language, collectivization through inclusive pronouns, and redefinition of crisis as a “new birth of freedom.” These strategies operated at semantic, pragmatic, and sociopolitical levels to protect national face, transform perceptions of the Civil War, and realign public consciousness toward unity and resilience. Beyond historical interpretation, this research highlights the relevance of euphemism and face-work in contemporary political communication. Leaders in modern contextsfrom economic crises to global pandemics continue to rely on euphemistic  framing to manage uncertainty and inspire solidarity. By revisiting Lincoln’s address through this sociolinguistic perspective, the study demonstrates how language can simultaneously mitigate trauma, construct identity, and articulate a hopeful collective future.

The development of information technology has encouraged institutions, including hospitals, to adopt digital systems to improve operational efficiency. One important aspect is the employee attendance system, which previously relied on fingerprints. This method has limitations, such as difficulty detecting when fingers are not in ideal condition and causing queues during peak hours. This research aims to design and implement an Android-based attendance system using the Eigenface facial recognition method as a faster, safer, and more accurate alternative. Eigenface works by extracting facial features using Principal Component Analysis (PCA), thus being able to efficiently recognize individual identities. The system was developed with MySQL database integration and tested on employees of Khalishah General Hospital. The implementation results showed that the system can recognize faces with a good level of accuracy and increase the effectiveness of attendance recording. Furthermore, the use of facial-based attendance can minimize the potential for fraud and increase user comfort because it does not require physical contact. Thus, the Eigenface method has proven feasible to be implemented as a modern attendance solution to support employee attendance management in hospital work environments and other institutions.

Effective communication is a key element in modern public administration, as it serves not only as a means of conveying information but also as a strategic instrument for strengthening inter-agency coordination, increasing public participation, and building public trust in the government. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature review method, reviewing scientific journals, academic books, and official policy documents to analyze the role of communication in the bureaucracy, identify barriers that hinder its effectiveness, and propose relevant strengthening strategies in the digital era. The results of the study indicate that clear, consistent, and open communication acts as a catalyst in every stage of public policy from formulation, implementation, to evaluation, while simultaneously increasing the government's legitimacy in the eyes of the public. However, several obstacles remain, including the hierarchical organizational structure of the bureaucracy, a closed communication culture, limited communication competency among civil servants, and political intervention that often distorts policy messages. Furthermore, the development of digital technology provides significant opportunities through e-government, social media, and public service applications to expand the reach of communication, but at the same time presents challenges in the form of low digital literacy among civil servants and the public and the risk of spreading false information. To address these issues, recommended communication strengthening strategies include increasing the capacity of civil servants through communication skills training, developing information technology-based communication systems, establishing a more open and participatory organizational culture, and actively involving the public in every stage of public policy. Thus, this study confirms that effective communication is the main foundation of bureaucratic reform, because without inclusive, adaptive, and technology-based communication, public administration will not be able to meet the increasingly dynamic, complex, and critical demands of the public on the quality of government services.

The integration of Western psychology and Islamic perspectives has become an important issue in the development of contemporary science and education. The rapid advancement of modern psychology calls for a synthesis with the epistemological framework of Islam to be more contextual in addressing academic and practical needs, particularly in the fields of education, counseling, and character development. This article aims to answer the research question: How is the trend of integration between Western psychology and Islamic perspectives in the current literature, and what are the implications for Islamic education theory and practice? This study uses a literature review method with a qualitative approach. Articles were collected via Google Scholar and the Publish or Perish application using the keywords "integration of psychology" AND "Islamic education." From the initial 40 articles, the screening process resulted in 5 (five) articles that met the publication year criteria (2021–2025), topic relevance, and open access. The review results show three main themes: (1) epistemological integration emphasizing the Islamization of knowledge; (2) the application of Islamic psychology in education, counseling, and curriculum; and (3) conceptual and practical challenges in connecting Western psychology with the Islamic paradigm. This literature synthesis highlights the importance of an integrative framework to strengthen the relevance of Islamic psychology in both academic and social domains. Future studies need to expand empirical methodologies and deepen the development of cross-disciplinary applicative models.

The musical work “Syurga di Telapak Kaki Ibu” is a rearrangement of the Malay song composed by S. Effendi in 1990 and popularized by Aishah. This work highlights moral and religious values about honoring mothers. The purpose of this study is to describe the creative process of rearranging “Syurga di Telapak Kaki Ibu” using the rentak langgam format characteristic of Malay music. A descriptive–qualitative approach with a work-study method was employed. Data were collected through observation, literature review, and the composer’s five-month practice. The results show a new arrangement featuring a mournful melody, flowing harmonies, and the application of ornamentation techniques such as cengkok and grenek on melodic instruments (gambus oud, sape, bamboo flute, violin, accordion). The arrangement is structured in intro, verse, interlude, verse, interlude, and coda to create more varied emotional nuances while preserving the original essence of the song. This work is expected to strengthen the existence of classic Malay songs in the era of modern music and serve as a reference for students and traditional music practitioners in creating innovative works based on cultural heritage.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi dampak literasi keuangan, pola hidup, locus of control, dan parental income terhadap perilaku pengelolaan keuangan mahasiswa program sarjana Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah pentingnya keterampilan mahasiswa dalam mengelola keuangan secara bijaksana, terutama dalam menghadapi tantangan ekonomi di zaman modern. Literasi keuangan menjadi elemen utama dalam pemahaman mahasiswa mengenai pengelolaan keuangan, sedangkan pola hidup, locus of control, dan pendapatan orang tua juga berperan dalam membentuk perilaku finansial mereka. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif dengan teknik survei kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada 172 mahasiswa semester 5 sebagai sampel penelitian secara acak dari populasi sejumlah 300 mahasiswa sebagai responden. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan metode statistik inferensial untuk menguji hubungan antar variabel, baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa literasi keuangan memberikan pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap perilaku pengelolaan keuangan mahasiswa, yang menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi literasi keuangan, semakin baik pula kemampuan mereka dalam mengelola keuangan. Pola hidup juga terbukti memiliki pengaruh signifikan, pola hidup yang bijak berkontribusi pada perilaku keuangan yang lebih baik. Selain itu, locus of control sebagai faktor internal mahasiswa menunjukkan pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap perilaku keuangan mereka. Begitu juga pengaruh pendapatan orang tua terhadap perilaku pengelolaan keuangan menunjukkan signifikansi secara parsial. Namun, secara simultan, literasi keuangan, pola hidup, locus of control, dan parental income memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap perilaku pengelolaan keuangan.

The development of digital media and innovative learning models in Junior High School Science education reflects a sustained commitment to meeting the demands of 21st-century skills and improving the quality of science instruction. A comprehensive literature review (2019–2024) reveals the dominance of the Research and Development (R&D) approach, which consistently yields highly valid, practical, and effective digital resources, such as Augmented Reality (AR), Android-based applications, and interactive educational games. These digital tools are synergistically integrated with modern instructional models, including Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), and Predict-Observe-Explain (POE), which are proven effective in increasing student engagement, enhancing cognitive outcomes, and honing essential competencies such as Science Process Skills (SPS) and Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). Ultimately, this integration contributes significantly to overcoming learning difficulties in complex and abstract Science topics (e.g., the human digestive system) while also effectively addressing contemporary educational challenges, fostering meaningful learning experiences, and supporting long-term academic success for students.

This study was conducted at SD Negeri Wegoknatar with the aim of analyzing the accounting information system for cash receipts of Education Development Contributions (Sumbangan Pembinaan Pendidikan/SPP) as an internal control tool. The research employed a qualitative method with a description approach. Data were collected throught observations and interviews with informants regarding the recording system for cash receipts has been implemented but remains basic and manual, without utilizing modern information technology. Moreover, the system lacks a written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), increasing the potential risk of fraud. Internal control was also found to be ineffective due to weaknesses in risk assesment, control activities, and external information reporting. Consequently, the transparency and accountability of SPP fund management at SD Negeri Wegoknatar remain limited

This article discusses the concept of Christian leadership management centered on Christ as the foundation for forming spiritual leaders who are characterized by integrity and service. In today’s modern context, which is often driven by power orientation and human-centered success, Christian leadership offers an alternative paradigm rooted in love, humility, and servanthood. Through a literature review of various thinkers such as Daniel Ronda, Yohanes Nuban Timo, Hendrik Senduk, and John C. Maxwell, this paper emphasizes that the essence of Christian leadership is not position but a calling to serve and to make disciples of Christ. Christian leadership management encompasses theological, spiritual, and practical dimensions, ranging from personal transformation, spiritual discipline, and the formation of Christlike character, to ministry management based on servant leadership principles. This article also integrates relevant secular leadership theories such as servant leadership, transformational leadership, and situational leadership with biblical values. In conclusion, effective Christian leadership can only be realized when leaders follow the example of Christ, depend on God’s wisdom, and produce new leaders who are able to bring spiritual and social impact to the world.

This study aims to analyze the forms of conflicts that arise within the educational environment and their implications for educational management. The research employs a quantitative approach based on library research by reviewing relevant journal articles published between 2020 and 2025 that address value conflicts, educational policies, and inter-stakeholder interests. The results indicate that value conflicts are often influenced by cultural differences, parenting styles, technological developments, and friction between traditional and modern values in schools. Policy conflicts emerge when national policies are not aligned with the readiness of facilities, teachers’ competencies, and school contexts. Meanwhile, conflicts of interest occur due to differing priorities among teachers, school principals, parents, and the government. These findings emphasize the importance of implementing adaptive and collaborative management strategies. This article provides an overview of an ideal educational management model to address conflicts and identify opportunities for improvement in the future.  

This research explores the application of literary formulas in Brandon Sanderson’s novel Mistborn: The Final Empire. The research aims to identify the specific narrative formulas employed within the novel’s structure and to map the pattern by which these formulas are integrated to create its compelling narrative. Using a qualitative approach, the study applies Cawelti’s literary formulas and Vogler’s stages of the journey to analyze key scenes, dialogues, passages, and plot events. Data collection involved close reading and detailed note-taking. The findings show that Mistborn integrates three formulas: adventure, mystery, and romance, into the narrative. By mapping the protagonist’s journey onto Vogler’s twelve stages, the study shows a clear pattern where the adventure formula drives the main plot, the mystery intellectually engages the reader, and the romance provides emotional depth. These findings help explain the narrative appeal of the novel and offer a useful framework for understanding how fantasy stories are structurally composed. The study demonstrates how traditional storytelling formulas can be used to create rich and engaging narratives in modern fantasy literature.

This report presents a comprehensive overview of the crucial role of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control systems in maintaining an optimal environment for premature neonates in modern infant incubators. The main focus is directed on the effectiveness of the PID system in regulating vital physiological parameters such as temperature, humidity, and stability of the baby's body temperature, which greatly determine the survival and development of the neonate. The PID control system is proven to be able to provide a fast and accurate response to changes in environmental conditions, thus maintaining parameter stability in real-time. The integration of PID technology with modern incubator devices enables precise automatic setup, supports energy efficiency, and improves patient safety and comfort. The report also discusses various PID tuning methods, such as Ziegler-Nichols and adaptive methods, which are used to improve the performance of the system in the face of environmental dynamics and individual characteristics of infants. Implementation challenges identified include system complexity, need for periodic calibration, and limited technical resources in healthcare facilities. However, continuous innovations in control design and algorithms have driven the evolution of incubator devices to be more intelligent and responsive. Thus, the PID control system plays a central role in supporting neonatal life-support technologies, while representing significant advances in biomedical engineering and intensive care of premature infants.

This study discusses the implementation of website-based application features in the Public Works and Spatial Planning Department which has brought significant changes in community services and information management related to infrastructure and regional planning. The process of developing application features involves careful planning, planning and design to ensure successful implementation. The results of the implementation of application features have increased the accessibility and transparency of information for the public and related parties. Collaboration and contribution from various parties is also the key to success in perfecting website development application features. This marks a major step in modernizing public services and increasing the efficiency and accessibility of information in this area. This study provides valuable insights for government agencies and researchers regarding the implementation of information technology in improving public services and administrative efficiency.

The modern retail industry in Indonesia is increasingly competitive, especially in the minimarket sector, which requires every business actor to continuously improve the quality of services and products to maintain consumer loyalty. Indomaret, as one of the main players, has introduced the Indomaret Fresh concept that offers a wider variety of products and a more modern shopping experience. However, despite various innovations, there are still complaints from consumers regarding prices, product diversity, and product quality available. This study aims to analyze the influence of price, product diversity, and product quality on consumer repurchase intentions at Indomaret Fresh in Medan City. The study used a quantitative approach with data collection through questionnaires distributed to 100 respondents, and data analysis was conducted using SPSS to test the partial and simultaneous effects of these variables. The results showed that price and product diversity had a negative and insignificant effect on repurchase intentions, while product quality had a positive and significant effect. Simultaneously, these three variables together had a significant effect on repurchase intentions. These findings emphasize that product quality is a major factor in building consumer loyalty, while aspects of price and product variety need to be adjusted to consumer preferences and expectations for a more effective Indomaret Fresh marketing strategy.

Attendance systems are crucial for school management, including at MAS Al Riyadhul Janah. In today's advanced digital era, a web-based attendance system offers a modern solution to improve the efficiency of recording employee attendance.  Currently, MA Al Riyadhul Janah uses a conventional paper-based system for recording student attendance, which is inefficient. This new system is expected to simplify and expedite the attendance process. This research employs the Waterfall system development model.  System design utilizes the Unified Modeling Language (UML), while application implementation uses PHP for the web interface and MySQL for the database. The final product is a web-based attendance application for students. This application is expected to improve the accuracy of attendance data and simplify the monthly attendance summary process.   Keywords: Attendance, Web, QR Code, MySQL