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The urgency of this research stems from the knowledge gap regarding contextual factors contributing to the underuse of learning media in rural elementary schools, which has not been adequately addressed in previous research, which has tended to focus on urban contexts. This study aims to examine teachers' perceptions at Sugayang Public Elementary School regarding the underuse of learning media in the learning process, as well as the factors that contribute to it. The method used was a descriptive qualitative method, utilizing in-depth interviews as a data collection technique. The data were then analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing techniques according to Miles and Huberman. The results showed that teachers experienced difficulties in using technology, difficulties in creating learning media, and the perception that using media was time-consuming. This reveals an important pattern that the underuse of learning media is a systematic problem rooted in the TPACK gap that is not supported by practical time management solutions. These findings imply that changes in learning practices will not occur simply through the provision of generic technology tools or training; rather, bottom-up and contextual solutions are needed. The novelty of this research lies in the in-depth qualitative approach applied to the under-researched context of rural elementary schools, which has not been studied before. This research contributes through recommendations for the implementation of a peer-mentoring program and the development of a ready-to-use digital learning media bank, thus offering valuable insights for future research with relevant stakeholders.

Vandalism is a social problem affecting public space quality, urban aesthetics, and the effectiveness of public facilities utilization. Karawang Regency, as a developing industrial area, faces challenges related to increasing acts of vandalism targeting public facilities, open spaces, and government and private assets. This study aims to analyze preventive efforts carried out by the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) of Karawang Regency using J. Salusu’s public sector strategic management perspective. This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive case study method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving Satpol PP officers and public facility users. Data analysis consisted of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing with source, technique, and time triangulation. The findings indicate that preventive strategies have been implemented through four strategic management phases. In the identification phase, Satpol PP recognized vandalism patterns but lacked systematic mapping of vulnerable locations. In the development phase, institutional strengths existed alongside limitations in resources and innovation. In the resolution phase, strategies focused on socialization, routine patrols, and cross-sector collaboration. In implementation and evaluation, preventive programs operated adaptively but still encountered limitations in personnel capacity and public participation. Strengthening technology utilization, human resources, and collaborative governance is necessary to improve long-term preventive effectiveness.

Patient trust is a crucial variable in hospital management, determining clinical success, treatment adherence, and institutional loyalty. In the increasingly competitive and digitalized modern healthcare landscape, hospitals face unique challenges stemming from the inherent characteristics of healthcare services. This article presents a systematic literature review exploring the determinants of patient trust through the lens of hospital service characteristics: intangibility, inseparability, variability, and perishability. This study followed the PRISMA protocol and analyzed 150 articles published between 2010 and 2026 from Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases. The review results indicate that assurance and empathy are the most significant service quality dimensions in mitigating perceived risk due to intangibility. Meanwhile, the quality of therapeutic communication is a key factor in managing inseparability, and standardization of operational procedures is necessary to address variability. The study also identifies the role of digital technology and the physical environment as "tangible evidence" that strengthens hospital credibility. The managerial implications of this research emphasize the need for organizational culture transformation oriented toward humanitarian values ​​and transparency to rebuild public trust that has eroded in the post-pandemic era.

The rapid growth of digital technology has encouraged school counseling services to adapt to the needs of students who are highly connected to digital media. This study aimed to audit the implementation of Digital Counseling Reality in counseling services at SMA Negeri 15 Medan to examine the level of technology integration within counseling practices. Data were collected through interviews, observations, document reviews, and digital audit instruments involving the counseling coordinator, school counselors, and students. The findings revealed that the school has utilized social media, consultation platforms, digital assessments, online counseling, and data-based evaluations in delivering counseling services. School counselors demonstrated positive attitudes toward e-counseling and showed adequate technological competence, while students expressed positive perceptions regarding comfort, accessibility, and the necessity of digital counseling services. The audit result reached a score of 23, placing the school in the digital-integrated category. These findings indicate that technology has become an essential component of counseling services and contributes to improving service quality, accessibility, and effectiveness for students.

The rapid development of information technology drives various business sectors, including the beauty and health industry, to adopt digital systems in their operational management. A Beauty Clinic, a medium-scale aesthetic clinic, faces significant operational challenges in managing human resources, finance, and digital marketing in an integrated manner. This study aims to analyze the existing manual operational system of A Beauty Clinic using the PIECES framework (Performance, Information, Economy, Control, Efficiency, Service), design and configure an Odoo ERP Community Edition implementation integrating the HR, Invoicing/Point of Sale, and Social Marketing modules, and evaluate the operational efficiency improvements achieved. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study method and Rapid Application Development (RAD) as the system development methodology. Data was collected through direct observation and semi-structured interviews. The results show that the manual system experienced critical problems across all six PIECES dimensions. Post-implementation evaluation indicates an estimated 80% reduction in the secretary's administrative workload (from 20–25 hours to 3–5 hours per month), over 90% reduction in payroll error frequency, and an 87% reduction in transaction processing time per cashier transaction. The implementation of role-based access control and complete audit trails fundamentally addressed the security vulnerabilities identified in the as-is analysis. This study demonstrates that Odoo Community Edition is an effective, comprehensive, and cost-efficient ERP solution for small and medium-scale beauty clinics seeking to transform from fragmented manual systems to integrated, data-driven information systems.

The development of technology in the digital era has significantly altered consumer behavior, particularly for Generation Z, who are known as digital natives. This group possesses unique characteristics, highly relying on social media to seek product information before making purchasing decisions. This study aims to analyze digital marketing management strategies through social media in enhancing brand engagement and loyalty among Generation Z consumers, as well as to identify the key determinants of its success. The research method employed is descriptive qualitative, utilizing literature review as the data collection technique across prior scientific sources. The analysis reveals that the implementation of digital marketing strategies based on visual content and short-form videos on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram is proven to be highly effective in capturing the audience's attention rapidly. In addition to content format, collaboration with highly credible influencers and the application of authentic, responsive two-way communication serve as the main pillars in building emotional proximity and trust among young consumers. Operationally, this strategy offers cost efficiency and a broader market reach. The conclusion of this study emphasizes that the optimal integration between management information systems and interactive, adaptive communication approaches toward digital trends is the main key to winning the market and sustaining the long-term loyalty of Generation Z.

The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Large Language Models such as ChatGPT, has changed the paradigm of creative writing learning in secondary schools. However, empirical evidence regarding the relationship between the intensity of this technology utilization and the quality of students' literary works is still limited. This study aims to examine the relationship between AI utilization and the poetry writing skills of grade XI students at Karya Budi Putussibau Senior High School. The method used was a quantitative correlational method with a sample of N = 27 students selected through a random sampling technique. Data were collected using an AI utilization questionnaire (30 valid and reliable statements, (α= 0.975) and a poetry writing test assessed with an analytical rubric. The results of descriptive statistical analysis showed that the level of AI utilization was in the high category (M =    3.70) and students' poetry writing skills were in the good category (M =  78.41). The Pearson Product Moment correlation test showed a very strong and significant positive relationship between the two variables (r = 0.978; p < 0.01). These findings confirm that proper AI integration acts as a creative catalyst that helps students explore diction and imagery structure in the poetry writing process.

This article examines the impact of dehumanization in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the formation of the personality of future priests in light of the teachings of Pastores Dabo Vobis, particular number 43-44, as well as from Philosophical and theological perspectives. The development of AI brings significant changes in the way human think, relate, and build their self-identity. On the one hand, AI offers great opportunities to support intellectual formation through access to information, pastoral simulations, and digital learning. However, on the other hand, the dominance of technology has the potential to cause dehumanization, namely a reduction in the quality of interpersonal relationships, the depth of reflection and sensitivity. This study employs a literature review method, examining relevant theological, philosophical, and scientific literature. The findings indicate that excessive reliance on AI can disrupt the development of the human dimension in seminarians, particularly regarding affective maturity, relational competence, and the integrity of personal identity. From a philosophical perspective, humans are understood as free, rational, and relational beings; thus, reducing humans to mere components of an algorithmic system contradicts their very nature. Meanwhile, theology affirms human dignity as the Imago Dei, which cannot be replaced by technology. Therefore, a critical and prudent formation approach is required, one that positions AI as an aid, not a substitute for human relationships.

The rapid advancement of digital technology has significantly influenced various aspects of children's and adolescents' lives, particularly emotional development and social interaction. Excessive and uncontrolled use of digital media may negatively affect emotional regulation, communication skills, and interpersonal relationships. Therefore, educational institutions play an important role in helping students develop positive character and social behavior. Islamic Religious Education (IRE) is expected to contribute to character formation by instilling moral values, strengthening self-control, and encouraging healthy social interactions. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of Islamic Religious Education learning on the emotional development and social interaction of late childhood students in the digitalization era. A quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 40 students at MIS As-Syafi'iyah 10 Bogor in 2026. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using the Chi-square test. The findings revealed that 32 respondents (80%) demonstrated a good level of Islamic Religious Education learning. In addition, 23 respondents (57.5%) showed good emotional development, while 28 respondents (70%) demonstrated good social interaction. Statistical analysis showed a p-value of 0.001 (<0.05), indicating a significant effectiveness of Islamic Religious Education learning on students' emotional development and social interaction. These findings suggest that Islamic Religious Education contributes positively to fostering emotional maturity and improving social relationships among students in the digital era.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the implementation of Al-Qur’an and Hadith teaching at MAN 2 Karawang, including the challenges faced and approaches to resolving them. The method used was qualitative with a descriptive approach. Information was collected through interviews and documentation with the principal, Al-Qur’an and Hadith teachers, and eleventh-grade students. The research findings indicate that teaching is conducted in accordance with the madrasah curriculum, using a thematic and contextual approach that focuses on moral development and the application of Islamic values in daily life. Teachers use various methods, such as lectures, discussions, questions and answers, and hadith memorization. However, the teaching and learning process still faces several obstacles, such as a lack of infrastructure, including projectors, limited availability of textbooks, and unsupportive classroom conditions, which affect students’ concentration. Several solutions implemented include the gradual provision of facilities, the use of digital technology through students’ mobile phones and e-books, and the implementation of more interactive teaching methods to increase student motivation.

The government policy known as the Free Nutritional Meal Program (MBG) aims to improve public nutrition and reduce stunting rates in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to examine the MBG Program from a political perspective, particularly considering political dynamics, legal risks, and fiscal issues. This research was conducted through literature review, reviewing various journals and academic sources. The results indicate that the MBG not only has social impacts but also influences political interests, poses risks to legal enforcement, and disrupts the sustainability of the state budget. Therefore, for the program to be successful and sustainable, strong regulations and oversight are required. Furthermore, this populist program is often utilized as an instrument for power legitimacy, demanding compromises between the executive and legislative branches during its budget approval process. Without a detailed legal framework, the policy's implementation is highly vulnerable to overlapping institutional authority and potential misappropriation of funds. Ultimately, technology-based monitoring strategies and accountable governance are the main keys to maintaining the stability of the State Budget (APBN).

Digital technology has significantly transformed adolescents’ lives, including the process of character formation. While the digital era provides broad opportunities for accessing information and developing personal potential, it also presents challenges such as identity crises, individualism, instant culture, cyberbullying, moral relativism, and declining spiritual engagement. These conditions create unique challenges for Christian adolescents in maintaining values and character grounded in biblical teachings. This study aims to examine the challenges of Christian adolescent character formation in the digital era, analyze the perspectives of the Christian worldview and educational psychology on character development, and explain the relevance of integrating these perspectives in addressing contemporary challenges. The research employed a qualitative approach using a library research method. Data were collected from books, scholarly journals, and other relevant academic sources and analyzed through content analysis. The findings indicate that the Christian worldview provides a theological foundation for shaping identity, values, and character based on biblical truth, while educational psychology offers scientific insights into adolescent development and effective character-building strategies. The integration of these perspectives creates a holistic approach that addresses spiritual, moral, social, emotional, and cognitive dimensions. Therefore, this integration is essential for helping Christian adolescents navigate the challenges of the digital era wisely, responsibly, and in accordance with Christian values.

The paradigmatic transformation of Christian Religious Education (CRE) in the digital era has become a crucial issue to be examined because the development of information technology, virtual culture, and globalization has brought significant changes to adolescents’ mindsets, behaviors, and character formation. These conditions have created various moral and spiritual challenges, such as identity crises, declining ethical sensitivity, and the increasing influence of individualistic and hedonistic values among young people. This study aims to analyze the paradigm transformation of Christian Religious Education in shaping adolescent character through a theological-pedagogical perspective that is relevant to the context of the digital era. The research employs a qualitative method using a library research approach and descriptive analysis of various scientific, theological, and pedagogical sources related to Christian education, teacher spirituality, and adolescent character development in the digital age. The findings indicate that the transformation of the CRE paradigm should be directed toward contextual, participatory, and transformative learning by positioning teachers as spiritual role models and facilitators of character formation. Furthermore, the integration of Christian values, the ethical use of technology, and collaboration among schools, families, and churches are important factors in shaping adolescents who possess strong character, integrity, and spiritual maturity amid increasingly complex digital challenges.

Advances in digital technology are driving universities to prepare students who are not only capable of becoming job seekers but also job creators through technology-based ventures. Technopreneurship has become a key approach because it combines entrepreneurial skills, technology, creativity, and innovation to create products or services with economic value. This study aims to analyze strategies for developing student technopreneurship in the digital era through entrepreneurship education, digital literacy, and business incubation. The method used is a literature review employing a descriptive qualitative approach through the examination of various scientific journals, books, and relevant academic sources. The findings indicate that entrepreneurship education serves as the foundation for shaping students’ mindset, motivation, and skills as prospective technopreneurs. Digital literacy supports students’ ability to leverage social media, e-commerce, digital platforms, and information technology to expand markets and enhance business efficiency. Meanwhile, business incubation serves as a mentoring mechanism that bridges university learning with real-world business practices. Thus, the development of student technopreneurship must be carried out in an integrated manner through practice-based curricula, the strengthening of digital skills, business mentoring, and collaboration with the government, industry, investors, and the business community.  

Digital transformation has driven significant changes in society's economic patterns and increased the need for stronger family economic independence. In this context, the Family Welfare Movement (PKK) plays a strategic role in empowering families through strengthening digital literacy, entrepreneurship training, capacity building, and the utilization of digital media to support productive economic activities. This study aims to analyze the strategic role of the PKK in digital-based family economic empowerment, identify the forms of empowerment programs implemented, and examine the challenges and strategies needed to increase program effectiveness in the digital era. The study employed a qualitative approach with purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and subsequently analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the use of digital technology can expand marketing access, improve family economic skills, strengthen entrepreneurial capacity, increase community participation, and promote sustainable economic independence. However, limitations in digital literacy, unequal access to technology, limited infrastructure, and business sustainability remain major obstacles, highlighting the need for continuous mentoring, training, and collaborative support from various stakeholders.

The development of digital communication technology has encouraged health institutions to utilize social media as a medium for health promotion and information dissemination. This study aims to analyze the effect of Instagram content management on audience responses at Lakespra dr. Saryanto. The research used a quantitative approach with a survey method involving 60 respondents selected from members of Lakespra dr. Saryanto. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed online and analyzed using validity tests, reliability tests, descriptive statistics, and simple linear regression with IBM SPSS Statistics. The results showed that all questionnaire items were valid and reliable, with Cronbach’s Alpha values of 0.951 for the content management variable and 0.934 for the audience response variable. The regression analysis indicated that Instagram content management had a significant effect on audience responses, with a significance value of 0.000 and an F value of 184.783. The coefficient of determination showed that Instagram content management contributed 76.1% to audience responses, including engagement, understanding of health information, and interest in health services. The findings indicate that visually attractive, informative, and consistent Instagram content can improve audience interaction and support digital health communication effectively.

In today's digital era, MSME actors are required to be able to compete through the use of technology, including in building a brand image through digital branding. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of digital branding in increasing the competitiveness of Sambal Pecel Kanaya MSME products in Makassar. The method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles and Huberman interactive model which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that the digital branding applied is quite effective in building a strong brand image, expanding market reach, and increasing consumer trust and buying interest. The use of social media, visual content, authentic product narratives, and customer testimonials has been proven to support increased product competitiveness. However, there are still shortcomings such as limited visual design and the lack of optimal use of other digital platforms. Therefore, it is recommended that MSMEs increase branding capacity through digital marketing training and platform diversification to strengthen the brand's position in the wider market.

This community service activity aims to improve lecturers' competence in supervising master's student thesis proposals through interactive workshops and intensive mentoring at the Adias Institute of Technology and Business, Pemalang. The activity was carried out in two online sessions via Zoom Meeting on April 11 and May 21, 2026, involving 24 participants consisting of 12 active supervisors and 12 master's students. The approach used refers to Kolb's experiential learning model, including socialization of needs, workshops on academic standards and feedback techniques, mentoring simulations, and formative evaluations based on competency rubrics. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in all indicators of mentoring competence with an average increase of 51.7 percent. All 12 lecturers successfully developed structured mentoring plans, and 24 student proposals reached the seminar-ready stage. Theoretically, these findings strengthen the relevance of the experiential learning approach in developing lecturers' academic competence. Practically, this program provides a replicable intervention model for private universities in standardizing the quality of thesis supervision at the master's level.

Medical waste is a by-product of healthcare activities that may have negative impacts on human health and the environment if not properly managed. This study aims to examine strategic planning for medical waste management in healthcare facilities and evaluate the risk of environmental contamination in the digital era. The method used was a literature review by examining various relevant scientific sources. The findings indicate that medical waste management still faces several challenges, including non-compliance with established standards, limited human resources, and the risk of environmental pollution. The utilization of digital technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), RFID, and Blockchain has the potential to improve the effectiveness of monitoring and managing medical waste. Therefore, strategic planning supported by digital technology, human resource capacity building, and regulatory compliance is essential for achieving safe and sustainable medical waste management.

This study aims to measure the information technology governance capability level at SLB Cendana Rumbai using the COBIT 2019 framework. The study was conducted due to several issues in information technology management, including the absence of structured risk management, the lack of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to information security, the absence of periodic data backup and recovery mechanisms, and irregular monitoring of system security. This study focuses on the APO12 (Managed Risk) and APO13 (Managed Security) domains, which were selected based on design factor results as the main priorities for information technology management in the school. The research methods employed include observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaire distribution to relevant stakeholders. The capability level measurement was carried out to determine the current condition of information technology governance (current capability), identify gaps between the current and expected levels, and formulate improvement recommendations. The results indicate that risk management and information security at SLB Cendana Rumbai still require improvement to become more effective, structured, and well-directed. Therefore, improvement recommendations were proposed as guidelines to enhance the quality of information technology governance in supporting the school’s operational activities optimally.