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The Community Service (PkM) activity aimed to enhance the capacity of civil society to conduct effective public oversight of the East Lombok Regency Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD) for fiscal year 2025. The “Budget School” program, organized by the Pimpinan Daerah Pemuda Muhammadiyah in collaboration with the Indonesian Forum for Budget Transparency (FITRA) NTB and ITSKes Muhammadiyah Selong, provided participants with a comprehensive and critical analysis of the regional budget structure and allocation patterns. The key findings highlighted notable fiscal inefficiencies, particularly the disproportionately high allocation for Employee Spending (Belanja Pegawai), which indicates an urgent need for budget reallocation toward increasing Capital Expenditure (Belanja Modal). Such realignment is essential to accelerate infrastructure development, enhance public service delivery, and ensure broader socio-economic benefits for the community. The event, conducted on September 25, 2025, successfully improved fiscal literacy among youth and civil society actors by strengthening their understanding of fiscal governance and legal oversight mechanisms. Overall, the activity fostered collective awareness and encouraged active participation in promoting sustainable, transparent, and efficient regional financial management.

Reading comprehension, especially in personal letter texts, is challenging for many Indonesian high school students due to limited vocabulary and low motivation. Blooket, a game-based learning platform, offers potential to improve engagement and learning outcomes.Objective: This research aims to examine the effectiveness of Blooket learning media in improving students’ reading comprehension of personal letters at Grade XI of SMA PGRI Pekanbaru. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design was used. The sample consisted of 39 students, divided into an experimental group taught with Blooket and a control group taught conventionally. Pre-tests and post-tests (25 multiple-choice items) were administered, and data were analyzed using normality, homogeneity, The experimental group’s mean score increased from 55.21 to 84.96, while the control group improved from 51.53 to 72.00. The paired sample t-test yielded p = 0.000 (<0.05), indicating a significant effect of Blooket on reading comprehension. Blooket’s interactive and competitive features effectively enhanced students’ reading comprehension of personal letters, motivation, and participation, making it a valuable alternative for teaching short functional texts in EFL classrooms.

Introduction: Dental and oral health problems in school-age children are still a major public health concern. The Little Doctor Program is a school-based health promotion approach that involves the active role of students as agents of change. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Small Doctors in promoting dental health in elementary schools. Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a one group pretest–posttest approach. The subjects of the study were elementary school students who participated in dental health promotion activities by Small Doctors. Interventions include counseling, demonstrations of proper brushing of teeth, and the use of educational media. Data were collected using a questionnaire of dental health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors before and after the intervention. Data analysis was carried out using the paired t-test or Wilcoxon test with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: There was a significant improvement in students' dental health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors after the intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The Small Doctor Program is effective as a strategy for promoting dental health in elementary schools and has the potential to support promotional and preventive efforts for children's dental health.

Strengthening reading–writing literacy and numeracy has become a strategic priority in primary education, particularly in preparing prospective teachers who are capable of integrating these competencies contextually into classroom practice. This community engagement program aimed to enhance the conceptual understanding, pedagogical skills, and professional readiness of students from the Primary School Teacher Education Program (PGSD) at Universitas Satya Wiyata Mandala (USWIM) Nabire through a practice-based literacy and numeracy training model. The program was conducted over three days and involved 100 active students. The training adopted a practice-based approach consisting of conceptual reinforcement sessions, group discussions, lesson plan development, and microteaching simulations. Data were collected through observation, analysis of instructional materials, and written reflections, and analyzed using a descriptive qualitative approach. The findings indicate a significant shift in students’ understanding of literacy and numeracy—from technical skills to contextual and reasoning-based competencies. Participants demonstrated improved ability to design literacy–numeracy-based lesson plans and delivered more dialogic and participatory microteaching sessions. The program also fostered stronger professional awareness regarding the role of teachers in building foundational literacy and numeracy skills in primary education. Overall, the practice-based training proved effective in strengthening the professional preparedness of prospective primary school teachers in a contextual and systematic manner.

This study aims to explain the application of various differentiated learning techniques based on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to improve analytical and writing skills related to procedural texts among junior high school students. This research is based on students' lack of ability to understand and compose procedural texts methodically and in accordance with language conventions, which is caused by the prevalence of conventional teacher-centered learning. This study used a descriptive qualitative methodology involving seventh-grade students from a junior high school that has adopted the PBL model in Indonesian language subjects. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed qualitatively. The results showed that the application of PBL along with differentiated learning and TPACK increased student engagement, accommodated diverse learning styles, and fostered critical thinking, analytical abilities, and collaborative skills. Learning became more meaningful and relevant, enabling students to compose procedural texts more effectively. This study recommends the application of the PBL model with differentiation as an innovative strategy to improve the quality of Indonesian language education in junior high schools.

SMP Negeri 5 Merlung is a public junior high school in Merlung Subdistrict that has utilized the DAPODIK system for online data processing management, enabling efficient sending and receiving of information to the government. This research analyzes IT governance on the DAPODIK system using the COBIT 5 framework, specifically the MEA01 domain (Monitor, Evaluate and Assess Performance and Conformance), which focuses on monitoring and evaluating performance and conformance. The research background is based on the need to maximize the utilization of the system at the school level. The main objectives are to determine the current and expected capability levels, as well as to provide improvement recommendations to achieve higher process maturity. The research method applies Assessment Process Activities, covering observation, interviews, identification of findings, gap analysis, and recommendations. The results show that the current capability level is at level 3 (established process), while the expected capability level is directed toward level 4 (predictable process). The implications of these findings provide practical recommendations such as routine monitoring enhancements, staff training, and integration of automation tools to bridge the capability gap, thereby improving the effectiveness of IT governance at SMP Negeri 5 Merlung sustainably.

This study aims to examine self-confidence issues in elementary school students, particularly second-grade students at SDN 1 Gulang. Various problems identified included shyness, low self-confidence, fear of performing in front of the class, and a tendency to withdraw from social settings. This study used a qualitative approach with data collection techniques including interviews and observations to identify factors contributing to low self-confidence and the roles of teachers and parents in developing it. The results indicate that low student self-confidence is influenced by internal factors, such as fear, anxiety, and lack of courage, as well as external factors, including family parenting styles, the social environment, and learning experiences at school. Teachers play a strategic role by providing emotional support, positive motivation, and implementing active learning strategies that encourage student engagement. Furthermore, parents play a crucial role in providing guidance, supportive parenting styles, and appropriate social stimulation. This study concludes that efforts to improve student self-confidence require consistent and ongoing collaboration between teachers and parents.

This psychoeducation is motivated by the need for service support for students with special needs at SLB Negeri Pembina Yogyakarta. Some students with intellectual disabilities require assistance in recognizing and expressing their emotions. The purpose of this counseling activity is to provide appropriate media needed to support the development of students’ emotional expression in everyday social interactions. The counseling method employed was a play-based learning approach. The evaluation of the effectiveness of this method involved 10 students with intellectual disabilities, consisting of 7 male students and 3 female students in Grade VII of junior high school. Based on the results of the counseling activities, which were conducted in three stages—namely the opening stage, the emotion recognition stage, and the application of the emotion wheel—it was found that the use of the emotion wheel media strengthened the emotional expression abilities of students with intellectual disabilities. This improvement was evident from observable changes in the emotional behavior of some students.

The heart is a vital human organ that plays an important role in the circulatory system. Therefore, an understanding of the heart needs to be given from an early age, starting from basic concepts to more complex aspects. Every human being is created by God with a heart that functions to sustain life, so every individual has the right to gain knowledge about heart health. Adolescents, in particular, need to understand the function and workings of the heart early in order to lower the risk of heart disease in the future. This Community Service (PkM) activity aims to improve the understanding of cardiac physiology in adolescents through the use of digital media. The activity method used is health education about cardiac physiology and how to maintain heart health from an early age. The participants of the activity were 50 students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah and Junior High School of the Ummul Quro Al-Hamidiyah Foundation. The activity began with the delivery of educational materials, then continued with an evaluation of students' understanding. The results of the activity showed an increase in student knowledge, which indicates that education is effective in forming awareness and early prevention of heart disease.

Generation Z, growing up in the digital era, faces various challenges in social, emotional, and academic adjustment in the school environment. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of individual planning services in improving the adjustment abilities of Generation Z students. A qualitative approach was used with a literature review from the past five years. The results of the study indicate that the use of digital technology to support students' personal development can help them better understand themselves, set goals, and plan adaptive steps. This service also plays a role in providing support and early intervention, which helps counselors shift from a reactive approach to a more proactive one. The findings of this study underscore the importance of changing the role of counselors, from being responsive to being more proactive and preventative, by integrating personal and technological approaches in the mentoring process. Therefore, guidance and counseling teachers are advised to design services that are more structured, participatory, and relevant to the unique characteristics of Generation Z. This will ensure that the services provided are more effective in helping students adjust to the school environment.

The rapid development of technology in today's era requires every profession to align with existing developments. The teaching profession is no exception. Teachers must be able to utilize technology in the learning process to create an engaging learning environment for students. To support this capability, training is essential. This community service activity aims to provide training to teachers at Bancong  Elementary School in Wonoasri District, Madiun Regency, to familiarize themselves with and be able to use the GeoGebra application. This training also aims to improve teachers' competency in utilizing digital technology as a learning medium. The GeoGebra application is an effective application for solving mathematics problems in elementary schools, particularly in geometry, particularly plane figures. The implementation method for this activity includes preparation, training, and mentoring. The training was provided in the form of workshops and hands-on practice using GeoGebra-based mathematics learning media. The activity proceeded orderly and smoothly, and the training participants understood the material well, both theoretically and in practice.

This study is a scholarly work by a student of the Early Childhood Education Teacher Education Program, Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, supervised by Dra. Rapi Us. Djuko as the first advisor and Mr. Nunung Suryana Jamin, SE, M.Si as the second advisor. The objective of this research is to provide a comprehensive overview of foreign language development achievements among early childhood learners in Group B at TK Nurul Ilmih. The study adopts a qualitative descriptive approach, utilizing observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation as data collection methods. A total of 22 children participated as the primary subjects and were actively involved throughout the observation process. The research focused on several linguistic aspects, including language comprehension, verbal expression, basic vocabulary usage, pronunciation ability, and children's responses to bilingual instructions (in both Indonesian and English). The findings indicate that the children’s foreign language development falls within the "developing as expected" category, although it has not yet reached an optimal level. Some children still encounter difficulties in pronouncing English vocabulary, constructing simple sentences, and understanding verbal commands. Several factors influence the progress of their language development, including family background, parenting style, the intensity of teacher-provided stimulation, and habitual exposure to foreign languages in daily school activities. The study concludes that consistent, engaging, and developmentally appropriate stimulation from both teachers and parents plays a crucial role in fostering bilingual proficiency in early childhood.

This article examines various guidance and counseling (BK) management models relevant to the context of modern education in Indonesia. The models discussed include POAC (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling) management, comprehensive BK services, school-based BK management, specialized service management, and the use of digitalization in BK services. This review was compiled using a literature review method, drawing on various credible national sources, such as scientific journals, reference books, and education policy documents. The purpose of this research is to provide an in-depth understanding of the characteristics, principles, and implementation of each BK management model in educational practice. The results indicate that each model has its own advantages and limitations, both in terms of service planning, resource management, and the effectiveness of service delivery to students. Therefore, the selection and implementation of a BK management model must be tailored to the needs of the school, the availability of professional staff, infrastructure, and student characteristics. The integration of a systematic, data-driven, and adaptive management approach to developments in information technology is a key factor in improving the quality and effectiveness of BK services. This article is expected to provide theoretical and practical contributions to school counselors, educators, and education policymakers.  

Physical education in schools is still dominated by the introduction of popular sports, thus limiting students' sports literacy and opportunities for early childhood sports development and development. This condition results in less than optimal development of students' overall potential. This community service activity aims to encourage increased sports literacy, the formation of active lifestyle habits, and the emergence of the embryo of woodball athlete development at the school level. The method used is a library-based community service with data collection techniques through book reviews, scientific journals, research reports, and various relevant literature related to student development, sports development, and the introduction of woodball. The data obtained were analyzed using content analysis techniques to identify patterns, concepts, and relationships between variables. The results of the community service indicate that the introduction of woodball as an alternative sport has significant potential to increase sports literacy, support character development, develop motor skills, and encourage more inclusive and sustainable sports development in the school environment.

This study aims to describe in depth the teacher's strategy in shaping children's behavior according to religious and moral values ​​in Group B at TK Negeri 01 Al-Icmi, PaguyamanPantai District, Boalemo Regency. The study used a qualitative research method. The subjects of this study were twelve children in Group B and one teacher of Group B at TK Negeri 01 Al-Icmi, PaguyamanPantai District, Boalemo Regency. Data were collected through interviews and documentation. Data analysis was carried out by data editing, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the strategy has been carried out optimally. Teachers act as good role models through positive behaviors demonstrated every day, such as getting children into the habit of washing their hands before eating, praying together, and maintaining politeness and mutual respect. These habits are not only imitated by students, but also become part of the school routine that supports the development of children's religious and moral values. In addition, the teacher's behavior formation strategy uses several methods, including storytelling, singing, habituation, and role models that are adapted to the characteristics of early childhood development. This method is applied both in daily routine activities and special programs aimed at strengthening children's understanding of religious and moral values.

Science learning at the Islamic junior high school level still faces challenges in improving student learning outcomes because the learning process tends to be teacher-centered and lacks active student involvement. This condition requires the implementation of a learning model that can encourage cooperation, responsibility, and student involvement in the learning process. This study aims to determine the effect of the Jigsaw cooperative learning model on the science learning outcomes of students at MTs Raudhatul Faizin. This study uses a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The research subjects consisted of 30 students who were used as the research sample. Data were collected through a four-point Likert scale closed questionnaire to measure the implementation of the Jigsaw cooperative learning model and students' science learning outcomes. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression analysis techniques. The results showed that the Jigsaw cooperative learning model had a significant effect on students' science learning outcomes. This finding indicates that the better the implementation of the Jigsaw cooperative learning model, the better the students' science learning outcomes. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of implementing the Jigsaw cooperative learning model as an alternative effective learning strategy to improve the quality of science learning in Islamic junior high schools.

The Indonesia Pintar Program (PIP) is an educational assistance program for students from underprivileged families, but determining the eligibility of recipients still faces obstacles in the form of subjectivity and data imbalance. This study aims to classify the eligibility of high school students receiving PIP in Jambi City using data mining methods. The SMOTE technique was applied to overcome class imbalance, and Gain Ratio feature selection was used to determine important attributes. The dataset used consisted of 19,596 student data with a training data distribution of 70% and testing data of 30%. The classification process used the Naïve Bayes, Decision Tree (J48), and Random Forest algorithms with the Use Training Set, 5-Fold, and 10-Fold Cross Validation testing schemes. The results show that SMOTE improves model performance, but feature selection in some cases reduces accuracy. Overall, Random Forest without feature selection provides the best results with an accuracy of 93.33% and is recommended as the most effective model for objectively determining PIP recipient eligibility.

This study aims to explore the contribution of Christian Religious Education in developing the character of people with disabilities, grounded in Jean Vanier’s perspective on inclusive community and human dignity. People with disabilities are often marginalized due to persistent social stigma, which limits their access to education, meaningful participation, and employment opportunities, particularly within faith-based educational contexts. Employing a qualitative research approach through an in-depth literature review, this study examines key concepts in Christian Religious Education, the characteristics and lived experiences of individuals with disabilities, and the challenges and strategies associated with inclusive educational practices. The findings indicate that Christian Religious Education can function as an effective empowerment framework by integrating spiritual formation with the development of social skills, self-confidence, and communal belonging. Based on Jean Vanier’s inclusive vision, the study highlights practical implications for local churches, Christian schools, and faith-based communities, such as fostering inclusive learning environments, implementing participatory pedagogical models, and strengthening community-based support systems for people with disabilities.Furthermore, reducing social stigma through value-based education and community engagement emerges as a critical strategy to enhance educational participation and social integration. These findings contribute to the discourse on inclusive Christian education and offer contextual strategies applicable to local academic and ecclesial settings in promoting the dignity and empowerment of people with disabilities.

Student selection for the National Student Sports Olympiad (O2SN), particularly in the karate category, is still largely conducted manually, which may lead to subjectivity and inconsistency in the assessment process. This study aims to design and develop a web-based Decision Support System (DSS) to assist schools in selecting the best students for the O2SN karate competition by applying the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method at SMA Negeri 2 Muaro Jambi. The system was developed using the waterfall model, which consists of requirement analysis, system design, implementation, and testing stages. The student evaluation process is based on criteria referring to the official O2SN karate standards, including stance accuracy, techniques, movement transitions, timing and harmony, breathing control, focus (kime), conformity (consistency with ryu-ha/style), strength, speed, and balance. The developed system processes assessment data to generate preference values and student rankings, which are separated by male and female categories. The results indicate that the application of the TOPSIS method is able to support more objective decision-making and improve transparency and efficiency in the O2SN student selection process within the school environment.

The National Student Arts Festival and Competition (FLS3N) is an event aimed at developing students’ talents and achievements in the arts, including solo vocal competitions. The assessment process in this category involves multiple criteria, which may lead to subjectivity in decision-making. This study aims to design and develop a web-based Decision Support System (DSS) for selecting non-academic students in the FLS3N solo vocal category using the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method. The assessment criteria are based on the 2025 FLS3N Technical Guidelines, consisting of voice quality, vocal technique, expression, and performance. The TOPSIS method is applied to generate alternative rankings based on the highest preference value. The system is developed using a web-based software development approach and tested using participant data from both male and female categories. The results indicate that the system can provide objective and consistent ranking recommendations, thereby assisting schools in selecting the best students to represent them in the FLS3N competition.