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Professional appearance is a very crucial aspect for an educator, especially in the context of vocational education such as State Vocational High Schools (SMKN), where educators act as role models for students. One element that can support professional appearance is knowledge in the field of make-up. The use of appropriate make-up not only reflects the level of professionalism, but can also increase self-confidence and reflect a good work ethic. This study aims to analyze the relationship between make-up knowledge and the professional appearance of educators at SMKN Padang City. The research method used is quantitative with a correlational approach. The sample in this study amounted to 53 female teachers from SMKN 06 and SMKN 07 Padang City who were selected using the proportional stratified random sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and questionnaires, then analyzed using a correlation test. The results of the study showed that there was a significant correlation between the level of make-up knowledge and the professional appearance of teachers. Educators who have good insight in the field of make-up generally show a more well-groomed appearance, are full of confidence, and reflect professional standards in the educational environment. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that increasing knowledge about make-up makes a positive contribution to the formation of a professional image of teachers in the SMKN environment.

This research adopts a normative juridical approach, focusing on legal norms, doctrines, and principles related to the Inspectorate's responsibility in supervising problematic BUMDes management from a criminal law perspective. Supervisory planning begins with the Regional Inspectorate preparing an Annual Supervisory Work Plan (RKPT), which outlines oversight activities for the year. Internal supervision and criminal law serve different but complementary roles: the former is preventive, aiming to detect irregularities early, while the latter is repressive, addressing legal violations. The synergy between both mechanisms is essential for transparent and efficient BUMDes financial management. Strengthening the Inspectorate’s role requires improving its institutional capacity and enhancing the competence of its personnel. This includes developing technical auditing skills and a deep understanding of criminal law related to village fund misuse. Professional auditors with legal insight are crucial for early detection of fund misappropriation, thereby fostering integrity and accountability in village financial governance.

The problem of election violations in the form of money politics continues to be a challenge in the democratization process in Indonesia, including in Gorontalo Regency. Although regulations have been strictly regulated in Law Number 7 Year 2017, the implementation of law enforcement against money politics still faces various obstacles. This study aims to analyze the obstacles faced by law enforcement officials, especially the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu), in taking action against money politics violations during the implementation of the General Election in Gorontalo Regency. This type of research is empirical juridical research, with a qualitative approach and using interview techniques with Bawaslu commissioners as the main data source. The main findings show that the main obstacles come from weak evidentiary instruments, a deeply rooted transactional political culture in the community, and Bawaslu's limited authority in the law enforcement process. In addition, the lack of public participation in reporting violations is a factor that contributes to weakening the effectiveness of law enforcement. The conclusion of this study confirms that the success of law enforcement against money politics is largely determined by the synergy between strong regulations, independent and professional supervisory institutions, and public political awareness. Therefore, it is recommended that strengthening the institutional capacity of Bawaslu, reformulating regulations regarding the proof of money politics violations, and increasing public political education be prioritized in the electoral reform agenda in the regions.

This community service activity aims to optimize the strengthening of teachers' soft skills through the implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) based on scientific literacy. Soft skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and leadership are essential competencies for teachers in creating meaningful and transformative learning. This activity was carried out in several public elementary schools in Bekasi City with a participatory training approach and direct practice-based mentoring. The training materials were designed to integrate scientific literacy with Pancasila values ​​in the context of thematic learning. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in communication skills, collaboration skills, and teacher understanding in applying the dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile into the learning process. In addition, this program also had a positive impact on shaping the professional behavior of teachers who were more reflective, collaborative, and oriented towards strengthening student character. These findings indicate that the integration of scientific literacy within the P5 framework can be an effective strategy in developing teachers' pedagogical competence.

High quality public services are a key indicator of effective government performance. In this context, the role of employees as the frontline executors of public service delivery is crucial in determining public satisfaction and trust toward public institutions. This study aims to explore the contribution of employees in enhancing public service quality through a literature review approach. Data were collected from various scholarly sources, including journals, books, and research reports related to public service and human resource management in the public sector. The findings indicate that the quality of public services is significantly influenced by several employee-related factors, such as competence, work ethics, integrity, innovation, and adaptability to technology and evolving public needs. Furthermore, organizational culture and leadership style also play a supportive role in reinforcing employees' contributions to excellent service delivery. This study emphasizes the importance of strengthening employee capacity through continuous training, performance evaluation, and the creation of a work environment that promotes accountability and professionalism.

Continuity of care in midwifery is a series of continuous and comprehensive service activities ranging from pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, newborn services and family planning services that connect women's health needs, especially and the personal circumstances of each individual. Comprehensive care is an examination that is carried out in complete with simple laboratory examinations and counseling. Comprehensive midwifery care includes places for continuous examination activities, including pregnancy midwifery care, childbirth midwifery care, postpartum midwifery care and newborn midwifery care and birth control acceptors. Pregnancy care prioritizes continuity of care is very important for women to get services from the same professional or from a small team of professionals, because that way the development of their condition will be monitored at all times and they will also become trusting and open because they feel that they already know the caregiver. The type of research used is descriptive, with a case study (Case Study), the sample used is Mrs. AS. After taking care of her, she has provided comprehensive obstetric care starting from pregnant women, childbirth, postpartum, babies and the results are normal pregnancy, normal childbirth, normal babies, and up to family planning. There is no gap between theory and case in the Comprehensive Midwifery Care for Mrs. AS and By.Mrs. AS in Kandangan Village.

This research examines the governance of the National Amil Zakat Agency of Barito Kuala Regency as an effort to optimize transparent, professional, and sharia-compliant zakat management. Although South Kalimantan has the highest zakat potential in Kalimantan Island, its zakat realization is still far from the target, reflecting the challenges of public trust and the effectiveness of the institution's governance. This study aims to evaluate the governance of Barito Kuala National Amil Zakat Agency using three main indicators: Zakat Core Principles Index, Sharia Compliance Index of Zakat Management Organization, and Financial Ratio Analysis. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach, data was collected through observation and internal document analysis. The result shows that the implementation of Zakat Core Principle scores 0.44 (good enough category), while sharia compliance scores 0.72 (good category), and financial ratio shows high efficiency and effectiveness in collecting and distributing zakat. Important findings reveal that the suboptimal documentation of Operational Procedur Standard, absence of internal audit, and high operational burden become obstacles to ideal governance. Although the management of zakat in Barito Kuala National Amil Zakat Agency has been running according to regulations and sharia principles, improvement of institutional structure, documentation, efficiency of human resources, and transparency of financial statements are needed. This research provides a practical contribution as an internal evaluation of the institution and a scientific contribution in the development of accountable and sustainable zakat management in Indonesia.

This community service activity aims to optimize the strengthening of teachers' soft skills through the implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) based on scientific literacy. Soft skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and leadership are essential competencies for teachers in creating meaningful and transformative learning. This activity was carried out in several public elementary schools in Bekasi City with a participatory training approach and direct practice-based mentoring. The training materials were designed to integrate scientific literacy with Pancasila values ​​in the context of thematic learning. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in communication skills, collaboration skills, and teacher understanding in applying the dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile into the learning process. In addition, this program also had a positive impact on shaping the professional behavior of teachers who were more reflective, collaborative, and oriented towards strengthening student character. These findings indicate that the integration of scientific literacy within the P5 framework can be an effective strategy in developing teachers' pedagogical competence.

The democratic journey of the Indonesian nation has always experienced quite brilliant ups and downs and is not in accordance with the norms of good civility. By disobeying various things that always prioritize various principles of democracy and social life for society. The Constitutional Court (MK) as an institution that safeguards the constitution and protects the supremacy of law in Indonesia plays an important role in ensuring the sustainability of democratic principles and the protection of human rights. However, in recent years, the dignity of the Constitutional Court has often been questioned due to various controversies surrounding the integrity, independence and legitimacy of this institution. This article aims to analyze the causes and impacts of the collapse of the MK's dignity on legal governance and democratic stability in Indonesia. Using a normative-empirical approach, this article discusses the challenges faced by the Constitutional Court, including political interference, external pressure, and internal problems related to the code of ethics and professionalism of judges. This study found that the legitimacy crisis experienced by the Constitutional Court not only damaged the credibility of the institution but also threatened the stability of the law and constitutional order in Indonesia.

The implementation of police discretion in the process of investigating criminal defamation cases shows that discretion is an important instrument for police officers in assessing, determining, and following up on a criminal report based on urgency, public interest, and the principles of proportionality and professionalism. In cases of defamation, which are often subjective and private, discretion allows investigators to consider various factors such as motive, impact, and the possibility of resolution outside the criminal path. Factors Affecting the Implementation of Police Discretion in the Process of Investigating Criminal Defamation Cases show that discretion is not carried out absolutely, but is influenced by various internal and external factors, namely: Legal and Regulatory Aspects, Case Characteristics, Professionalism and Ethics of Investigators, Social and Environmental Pressure, Facilities and Resources. Police Discretion should be regulated more clearly in positive law other than Law Number 2 of 2002 and the Criminal Procedure Code so that the principles of Legal Certainty and Respect for Human Rights are more apparent. Police offices need to provide special facilities such as mediation rooms that are neutral, comfortable, and support the creation of a dialogical atmosphere between the disputing parties. Increasing the number of investigators and managing a more balanced workload will provide space for investigators to consider the discretionary path more seriously without sacrificing work efficiency. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for discretion at the Polres level needs to be adjusted to local socio-cultural characteristics. In Gorontalo, for example, a legal approach that is sensitive to family values and customs must be officially accommodated in work procedures.

The transformation of education in the digital age demands an integrative approach between spiritual strategies and learning technologies. This article combines the principles of Jesus' teaching according to Matthew 5–7 and the church's strategies in shaping responsible servant leaders with innovative learning approaches that strengthen the professional competencies of Christian Religious Education (PAK) teachers. The research method used is a literature review of two relevant articles. The results indicate that the integration of spiritual disciplines (such as discipleship, prayer, obedience) and technological innovations (such as flipped learning, blended learning, and game-based learning) contributes to the improvement of contextual Christian education quality. PAK teachers act as agents of transformation to deliver meaningful learning, Christian character, and balanced technological mastery.

The Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Community Service Program implemented in Selebar Sub-District aims to enhance mental health awareness and literacy among adolescents through an Islamic Guidance and Counseling approach. Adolescents are a vulnerable group facing emotional, social, and academic pressures, necessitating adequate psychological support. Students from the Islamic Guidance and Counseling Study Program at UIN Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu carried out this program using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, which included activities such as individual counseling, group guidance, and education on stress management, mindfulness, and self-care. The program engaged local communities, Islamic boarding schools, and religious institutions as partners in outreach and spiritual assistance. This initiative highlights the students’ role as social change agents capable of responding to societal needs through a holistic approach grounded in Islamic values. Evaluations indicated an increase in participants’ understanding of the importance of mental health, a reduction in stigma toward counseling, and greater willingness to seek professional help. The success of this program positively impacted adolescents' psychological well-being and reinforced the role of higher education institutions in building mentally and spiritually empowered communities. This experience provided meaningful learning for students, integrating academic knowledge with real-world social needs through transformative community engagement.

This study aims to evaluate the impact of zakat on improving people's welfare in Indonesia. Zakat, as one of the financial instruments in Islam, plays an important role in reducing poverty and improving social welfare through equitable distribution of wealth. The findings of the study indicate that the distribution of zakat has a significant impact on improving the quality of life of beneficiaries, especially in terms of fulfilling basic needs such as education, health, and economic stability. In addition, zakat has also been proven to reduce poverty rates and reduce income disparities in society. The success of zakat is greatly influenced by professionalism in its management, accuracy in distributing to those in need, and transparency of zakat management institutions. These results emphasize the importance of strengthening the zakat management system and cooperation between institutions so that zakat can function optimally as a tool for economic empowerment and equalizing welfare in Indonesia.

This research analyzes the role of Instagram social media in shaping digital public space for the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (WALHI) environmental movement. The main focus of this study is how the @walhi.national account mobilizes discourse, solidarity, and collective action in contemporary ecological issues, with a theoretical approach that refers to Sidney Tarrow's Cycle of Contention framework (1994). The analysis shows that WALHI utilizes Instagram as a means to respond to political moments and ecological crises, such as the Rempang conflict (2023) and the rejection of the Trenggalek gold mine (#TolakTambangTrenggalek). The initial phase was characterized by the outbreak of political opportunities through controversial policies. WALHI then mobilized, framed and diffused action through the spread of visual narratives and hashtag campaigns that expanded solidarity. In the final phase, WALHI as an organization has undergone a transformation process from a field-based advocacy movement to a professional, strategic and technology-adaptive digital actor. WALHI through @walhi.national together with various parties such as volunteers, academics, communities and the public have contributed to encouraging institutional advocacy and redrafting policy discourse related to the environment. This study concludes that social media is not only a tool for information dissemination, but also a field of political articulation that can strengthen or challenge power structures in the contestation cycle. Instagram becomes an important arena for WALHI in maintaining moral legitimacy and expanding the environmental movement to a more inclusive and connected level.

This study aims to analyze the leadership of elementary school principals in Sijamapolang District, Humbang Hasundutan Regency, using a qualitative approach with a case study method. The research focuses on how school principals carry out their leadership roles in managerial functions, academic supervision, and fostering social relationships within the school environment. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, direct observations, and document analysis involving three purposively selected elementary schools as case study subjects. The findings indicate that school principals play a strategic role in creating a conducive school climate, motivating teachers, and encouraging the participation of school stakeholders. However, challenges such as limited resources, low community involvement, and a lack of leadership training were found to affect leadership effectiveness. These findings provide valuable insights for developing school leadership capacity in remote areas and emphasize the importance of ongoing professional development to improve the quality of education.

The authority to sign a letter is the right and responsibility of a person in an organizational structure to legalize official documents according to their function and position. This study aims to determine how the authority to sign a letter is implemented and its impact on administrative governance at SMK Harapan Bangsa. The approach used is qualitative descriptive with data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that there is a discrepancy between formal provisions and field practices, such as the lack of clarity on the limits of authority, delegation of authority without official documents, and irregularities in the format and flow of signing letters. This has an impact on the lack of efficiency, accountability, and professionalism in school administrative management. This study recommends the importance of compiling guidelines for official scripts and administrative training to strengthen the orderly, legal, and effective letter signing system.

The enactment of Law No. 17 of 2023 on Health marks a significant reform in Indonesia's health legal system, revoking and replacing several previous laws, including Law No. 38 of 2014 on Nursing. This decision carries various implications for nursing practice, particularly concerning professional authority, competency standards, and legal protection for nurses in performing their duties. This study employs a qualitative approach through literature review methods involving legal documents, scientific journals, and expert opinions to analyze the regulatory impact of Law No. 17 of 2023 on the nursing profession. The findings indicate that the new law integrates the role of nurses into a more unified national health service system while formally recognizing the autonomy of nurses as professional healthcare providers. Nevertheless, the repeal of the Nursing Law is considered to create normative gaps, particularly in the technical regulation of nursing practices, ethical codes, and professional sanction mechanisms. This condition highlights the urgency for implementing regulations (government regulations or ministerial decrees) that can adequately accommodate the needs and legal protection of the nursing profession. Therefore, it is essential for stakeholders, including professional organizations and nursing education institutions, to actively engage in responding to these regulatory dynamics. This study is expected to contribute academically to the discourse on the development of health law that is more inclusive of all health professionals, particularly nurses.

This study aims to evaluate the impact of zakat on improving people's welfare in Indonesia. Zakat, as one of the financial instruments in Islam, plays an important role in reducing poverty and improving social welfare through equitable distribution of wealth. The findings of the study indicate that the distribution of zakat has a significant impact on improving the quality of life of beneficiaries, especially in terms of fulfilling basic needs such as education, health, and economic stability. In addition, zakat has also been proven to reduce poverty rates and reduce income disparities in society. The success of zakat is greatly influenced by professionalism in its management, accuracy in distributing to those in need, and transparency of zakat management institutions. These results emphasize the importance of strengthening the zakat management system and cooperation between institutions so that zakat can function optimally as a tool for economic empowerment and equalizing welfare in Indonesia.

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

Social and emotional problems in students can have a significant impact on their academic development and psychological well-being. Comprehensive assessment of social-emotional aspects is essential in the context of modern education. This article discusses the use of non-test instruments as effective assessment tools to identify social and emotional problems in students. Through a review of current literature, the types, characteristics, advantages, and challenges of using non-test instruments such as observation, interviews, questionnaires, and reflective journals are explained. Implications for the role of teachers and counselors are also examined, with an emphasis on the importance of training and institutional support so that assessment can be carried out optimally. The results of the study indicate that non-test instruments can support a more humanistic holistic assessment approach that is responsive to students' needs. This article recommends the integration of social-emotional assessment into school policies and the improvement of educators' professional capacity as strategic steps in supporting students' sustainable social-emotional development.