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The tahsin Al-Qur’an program is designed to improve the ability to recite the Qur’an in accordance with the rules of tajwid and the principle of tartil. This study examines the implementation of the tahsin program in enhancing the quality of Qur’anic recitation among students at Yayasan Griya Fadhilah Al-Qur’an, with reference to Qur’an Surah Al-Muzammil verse 4 as a normative foundation. This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through observation of the learning process, interviews with instructors and program administrators, and analysis of program documents. The findings indicate that the tahsin program is implemented in a structured manner through training in makhārij al-ḥurūf, strengthening of ṣifāt al-ḥurūf, application of tajwid rules, and habituation of gradual and continuous Qur’anic recitation. The implementation of the program contributes to improved accuracy of pronunciation, fluency of recitation, and students’ awareness of the importance of reciting the Qur’an in accordance with Islamic teachings. Therefore, the tahsin program plays a significant role in improving the quality of Qur’anic recitation among students. Overall, this tahsin program not only improves the quality of Quran reading, but also deepens students' understanding of the values ​​contained in the Quran.

The application of the philosophy of progressive education within the Merdeka Curriculum aims to create a more student-centered education system that encourages active and contextual learning. Progressivism emphasizes the importance of hands-on experiences and the development of critical thinking skills through real projects and discussions. In the context of the Merdeka Curriculum, this approach allows students to explore their interests and talents more independently, with teachers acting as facilitators guiding the learning process. Through project-based learning, collaboration, and authentic assessment, the Merdeka Curriculum provides students with the opportunity to explore their interests and talents. This research identifies various strategies that educators can adopt to integrate the principles of progressivism, such as using active learning methods and allowing freedom in choosing learning materials. The implementation of the progressive philosophy presents several challenges, including teachers' readiness to adopt new roles, the need to adjust the curriculum to local contexts, and the availability of adequate resources. However, this application also offers significant opportunities to enhance the quality of education by producing graduates who are more adaptive, creative, and capable of solving complex problems. This study highlights how the application of progressive philosophy in the Merdeka Curriculum can increase student motivation, develop 21st-century skills, and prepare them for future challenges. Therefore, it is essential to continuously evaluate and develop this approach to align with the evolving times and national educational needs.

The global clean water crisis is exacerbated by significant losses in water distribution networks (WDNs), resulting in inefficient use of both water and energy resources. Traditional methods of leak detection and pressure management often fail to address these inefficiencies, leading to substantial water wastage and high operational costs. This research aims to design a sustainable, smart water distribution system using advanced technologies such as Machine Learning (ML) for leak detection and automated pressure control. The system employs real-time monitoring through IoT sensors, which continuously gather data on water pressure, flow rates, and other critical parameters. This data is analyzed using various ML algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning models, to detect anomalies indicative of leaks. Additionally, the system integrates automated pressure control mechanisms that dynamically adjust pressure to prevent over-pressurization, reducing both water loss and energy consumption. By combining leak detection and pressure control, the proposed system offers a more efficient, sustainable solution to water resource management compared to traditional methods. The expected outcomes include a significant reduction in water loss, enhanced energy efficiency, and improved water service quality. However, the implementation of such a system in rural or small-town infrastructure faces challenges, including sensor maintenance, algorithm reliability, and regulatory issues. A cost-benefit analysis suggests that while the initial investment in smart technologies may be high, the long-term savings in water and energy costs outweigh these costs. This study underscores the potential of ML-based systems in enhancing water conservation, operational efficiency, and sustainability in water management.

The teaching of the Qur’an in formal educational institutions has increasingly developed through various innovative programs, one of which is the Tahfidz Camp program. This program is designed to provide a more intensive learning experience in memorizing the Qur’an for students. This study aims to analyze the role of the Tahfidz Camp program in fostering Qur’anic memorization among elementary school students at SD Muhammadiyah Medan 08. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation during the internship activities. The results indicate that the Tahfidz Camp program significantly contributes to improving students’ memorization of the Qur’an, both in terms of the quantity of memorization and the quality of recitation. In addition, the program enhances students’ motivation to learn, discipline, and religious character formation. A supportive learning environment and intensive learning methods are key factors in the success of this program. Therefore, Tahfidz Camp can serve as an effective strategy in fostering Qur’anic memorization at the elementary school level.

Noise in educational environments can affect the effectiveness of teaching and learning processes. This study aims to analyze the impact of traffic noise on teaching and learning activities in Building V of Semarang University, located along the Soekarno-Hatta arterial road. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach by measuring noise levels using a Sound Level Meter on six floors of the building. Measurements were taken during active lecture hours with time intervals of 3 x 30 minutes. The results showed that noise levels on floors 1 to 3 were above the educational environment quality standard of 55 dB according to KepMenLH No. 48 of 1996. Meanwhile, on the 6th floor, the noise level averaged around 55 dB. Excessive noise makes it difficult for students to hear lecturers' explanations, reduces their ability to capture information, and decreases learning material retention. To address these issues, sound insulation installation, spatial planning improvements by designing room layouts farther from noise sources, vegetation planting, and lecture rescheduling to avoid peak traffic times are necessary.

This study aims to analyze the influence of product image and ethnocentrism factors on knowledge about Uis Karo, a traditional cloth typical of the Karo people, among students of Medan Area University. Product image refers to students' perceptions of the quality, beauty, and relevance of Uis Karo as part of local culture, while ethnocentrism refers to the tendency to prioritize and value local products over foreign products. The research method uses a quantitative approach with data collection through questionnaires distributed to 98 students. The results of the analysis show that product image has a significant influence on students' knowledge of Uis Karo, where positive perceptions of the quality and aesthetics of Uis Karo increase students' interest in learning about this cultural product. In addition, ethnocentrism factors have also been shown to have a significant influence; students with high levels of ethnocentrism tend to be more interested and have better knowledge about Uis Karo. These findings imply the importance of promotional strategies that strengthen the image of Uis Karo products and strengthen ethnocentrism attitudes to increase understanding and pride in local culture among the younger generation.

The digital age has introduced new opportunities and challenges for religious education. This article analyzes how digital media platforms and online learning tools have transformed the way religious education is delivered. It highlights the potential benefits, such as wider reach and accessibility, while also addressing challenges related to content quality, misrepresentation, and the need for critical media literacy.

This study aims to determine efforts to improve student learning outcomes about funeral prayers through demonstration methods in Islamic religious education learning. The subjects in this study were students who participated in teaching and learning activities in funeral prayers. The method used in this study was classroom action research. Data were collected using observation sheets and interviews. Data analysis was carried out using qualitative descriptive techniques. The results of the analysis in cycle I showed that as many as 85% of students got a complete score in the ability to understand the material about funeral prayers. While in cycle II as many as 99% of students got a complete score in the ability to demonstrate funeral prayers. The results of the study showed that the application of the demonstration method can increase student learning motivation in the material of funeral prayers. Therefore, it is recommended that the demonstration method be applied more in learning in schools so that it can increase student learning motivation and the overall quality of learning.    

Early marriage remains a serious problem in Indonesia, with a significant impact on the education and careers of the younger generation. This community service program aims to increase awareness about the impact of early marriage through outreach to students of SMA Negeri 1 Nagawutung, Lembata Regency. The method used is direct socialization by delivering material and interactive question and answer sessions. The results of research in Babokerong Village, Nagawutung District show that the factors causing early marriage include pregnancy outside of marriage, environmental influences, and exposure to mass media. The negative impacts of early marriage on education and career include dropping out of school, limited access to further education, decreased quality of learning, limited job opportunities, low income, and lack of economic independence. The socialization activity received a positive response from participants, with high enthusiasm in the question and answer session. In conclusion, a holistic approach is needed involving legal reform, educational intervention, economic empowerment, and changes in social norms to overcome the problem of early marriage and its impact on the education and careers of the younger generation

This study aims to examine the actualization of Islamic creed (aqidah) values and work ethic among students of the Aqidah and Islamic Philosophy Department, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Islamic Studies, UIN Sumatera Utara Medan, during their internship program at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) of Medan Kota District. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. The findings indicate that aqidah values such as honesty, trustworthiness, sincerity, and responsibility are manifested in administrative tasks, religious counseling activities, and public religious services. Furthermore, the Islamic work ethic of the students is reflected in discipline, professionalism, cooperation, and commitment to work quality. The integration of aqidah values and work ethic fosters a service-oriented and devotional work pattern, indicating that the internship program serves not only as practical learning but also as a medium for internalizing Islamic values within the context of public religious services.

In regional infrastructure development activities, concrete mix design is a crucial aspect that must be mastered to ensure construction projects are carried out according to plan, meeting cost, quality, and time targets effectively and efficiently, while also being accountable. CV. Marapi Jaya, a construction service company operating in Fakfak Regency, serves as a partner in this Community Service initiative. CV. Marapi Jaya, along with local participants, will be guided and trained through the activity titled Enhancing Technical Skills of Construction Practitioners in Fakfak Regency Through Normal Concrete Design Clinic.The training employs a learning by doing method, focusing on concrete mix design procedures in compliance with SNI (Indonesian National Standard). The materials provided to participants include: an introduction to SNI methods and its design components, calculations for normal concrete mix design, and estimation of material requirements. At the end of the training, participants will receive practical sessions on designing normal concrete mixes and their components.Through this clinic, aligned with SNI standards, the program aims to improve the understanding and skills of participants, including staff from CV. Marapi Jaya and groups of indigenous Papuans engaged in construction services. The outcomes of this community service activity include a publication in an accredited SINTA 6 journal and an article in print or electronic local media documenting the event

The program of efforts to improve the quality of educational facilities and infrastructure services at TKK St. Michael Baobolak, the development of economic literacy in the Maryke Village community aims to improve the quality of educational services at TK St. Michael Baobolak through the provision of facilities and infrastructure that are still inadequate, such as teaching aids, reading books, and play equipment. Thus, it is expected to create a more conducive and enjoyable learning environment for children, and support their optimal growth and development. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through direct observation, interviews with related parties such as the principal, teachers, and staff, as well as documentation related to educational facilities and infrastructure at TKK St. Michael Baobolak. The results of the study showed that this program succeeded in improving the quality of educational facilities and infrastructure services at TKK St. Michael Baobolak. On the other hand, the results of this activity have also provided coloring tools and alphabet posters. Coloring tools, such as crayons, colored pencils, and markers, are very important media to stimulate children's creativity. Through coloring activities, children not only train their fine motor skills, but also develop their imagination and ability to express themselves. Meanwhile, alphabet posters serve as effective visual aids to help children recognize letters and build the foundations of reading skills, thus having a positive impact on their well-being.

The purpose of Indonesian national education is to educate the nation. Adolescence is a time of crisis where teenagers try to find their identity. Today, the world of education is being hit by very deep concern with the frequent occurrence of juvenile delinquency or what is known as juvenile delinquency which has quite serious impacts on the development of themselves (teenagers) and society. Because delinquency is an anti-social act, violating applicable laws, which is carried out by a person approaching adulthood with his own knowledge which if carried out by an adult is qualified as a crime. News about delinquency is sprayed like bullets on the battlefield and unfortunately the ones who are always hit by insults are the schools, in fact, it is not uncommon for the public to assume that the low quality of student behavior or personality is due to the school's inability to control the psyche of its students. In this case, we learn about what types of delinquency are carried out by teenagers, the factors that influence teenagers to commit delinquency and how schools try to overcome this delinquency. The purpose of this study was to determine the forms of juvenile delinquency, factors that influence juvenile delinquency and school efforts in overcoming juvenile delinquency. To obtain accurate data, the author uses qualitative descriptive research, namely by using the method of describing and analyzing research results without using calculation formulas, while in obtaining data the author uses direct observation, interviews with informants, and documentation. From the data obtained, it explains that the real state of juvenile delinquency (students) is still relatively common and not dangerous such as playing truant, coming late to school, not doing homework, making noise and so on. Factors that influence juvenile delinquency are often caused by lack of parental attention (broken home), the influence of playmates and from themselves because they are lazy and afraid of teachers. Then regarding the data obtained as an effort by the school to overcome juvenile delinquency (students), including cooperation with parents and the community and providing educational punishment. In addition, it also creates a commitment to all teachers to always remind every student who commits any form of violation. As a suggestion that must be done in overcoming juvenile delinquency is that parents, schools and the community should create a conducive environment, provide services and motivate teenagers to always fill their free time with positive activities. Establish interactions between students and teachers as harmoniously as possible. There needs to be self-introspection of the Teaching and Learning Activities carried out by teachers and students (teenagers). Parents are expected to pay attention to their children's daily activities and try to direct them to activities that bring benefits.

The role of teachers is crucial in enhancing the competence and quality of learning in schools. The lack of learning resources, such as books and the unavailability of libraries, hinders teachers from accessing quality learning materials, which impacts the effectiveness of their teaching. Community service activities were conducted to address these challenges by providing books for teachers and establishing reading corners. This initiative aims to improve teachers' competencies to achieve quality learning and increase students' reading interest at SDN 1 Margajaya. The implementation of the activities involved interviews and observations with the teachers at SDN Margajaya. The community service resulted in the successful procurement of books for teachers, which enhances their knowledge and competencies for delivering higher-quality education. Another outcome of the initiative is the establishment of a reading corner that accommodates students' needs for accessing reading materials, thereby increasing their interest in reading. As a result, students' understanding of the importance of reading for expanding their knowledge has significantly improved.

Educational administration has a very crucial role in managing educational institutions in various areas. This research aims to identify the functions of educational administration, the importance of this role in improving the quality of education, as well as Islamic views on education. In this study, educational administration is considered as the foundation that supports the creation of an effective and efficient education system. Apart from that, this research also explains how the Islamic view prioritizes education as a means of creating individuals who are knowledgeable and have noble morals. This journal uses qualitative methods with a literature study approach and content analysis. This research explores Islamic primary sources such as al-Qur'an and Hadith, as well as relevant secondary literature. The results of this research show that the existence of good educational administration can improve the quality of teaching and learning, which ultimately contributes to students' personal development. By understanding the importance of educational administration and the Islamic perspective on education, it is hoped that educators and administrators of educational institutions can pay more attention to these aspects in their daily practice.    

POAC (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling) is a management framework used to improve effectiveness in various sectors, including education. In modern education management, the implementation of POAC plays a crucial role in achieving the goals of efficient and quality education. Planning helps set the long-term vision and strategy of the educational institution. Organizing ensures that human and material resources are managed effectively. Actuating involves leadership and motivation to ensure that all parties are active in the educational process. Control is carried out through periodic evaluation and monitoring to ensure the achievement of goals. Research shows that the proper implementation of POAC can improve learning quality, operational efficiency, and student satisfaction. The application of POAC in modern education management is an important strategy in creating educational institutions

In the digital era, technology plays an important role in designing learning that is more interactive, personalised and adaptive. This research examines the role of learning technology in learning design through a qualitative approach based on a literature review. The use of technology, such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI), shows potential to increase student engagement as well as provide a more flexible learning experience. Blended learning approaches are also proven to increase engagement and provide flexibility in the learning process. In addition, technology supports competency-based learning that enables real-time evaluation of student progress through learning analytics. However, there are challenges in implementing technology, such as the digital divide, teacher readiness, and infrastructure limitations. Therefore, the successful integration of technology in learning design requires support from educational institutions and policies to provide adequate training for teachers and appropriate technology infrastructure. This study concludes that technology integration in learning design provides significant benefits in improving learning quality, but still requires a systematic and adaptive approach.

Optimizing education management in schools is a strategic step to achieve superior education quality, where various aspects such as human resource development, utilization of facilities and infrastructure, and education supervision play an important role in creating a conducive learning environment and responsive to student needs. The purpose of this study is to examine more deeply the role of education management in realizing quality schools. The research method to be used in this study is a literature study approach, in which data and information will be collected from various academic sources, such as books, journals and relevant articles on education management and quality schools. The results of this study show that effective education management plays a key role in creating quality schools through key components such as human resources, facilities and infrastructure, finance and education supervision. Each of these components works synergistically to support optimal learning processes, although they often face challenges such as limited resources, resistance to change and lack of stakeholder support. Through collaborative strategies from various parties, including the government, community and parents, schools can overcome these obstacles. Optimizing education management complemented by educational supervision helps improve the professional quality of teachers, curriculum and school management, and builds a culture of continuous evaluation. This synergy results in schools that are qualified, adaptive and able to respond to the demands of today's education.

Everyone is very curious about each other and what is happening around them, even though they are far apart. In this case, people need communication. Communication occurs through various means, including through mass media. The advantage of using mass media is that the number of target groups or communication methods that can be reached is relatively large and unlimited. There are several important aspects to consider in content marketing, namely the quality and topics that will be of interest to your readers/viewers must be highlighted through their communication and creation strategies. Strategy is also called tactical conclusion in the sense of how to achieve or further achieve a desired goal. Lifestyle in communication provides a view in utilizing existing facilities. Through communication, we can gain meaningful insights and information. How to convey existing messages and contribute to the delivery of existing messages via the Internet. The problem in this thesis is how the communication strategy of content creators / creatives in improving, developing ideas and concepts of brand image through social media Instagram EF Bintaro Sector nine (Case study on @ef_bintarosectornine account). The research design used in this paper is descriptive qualitative research design. Qualitative research focuses on various methods and includes an interpretive and naturalistic approach to the subject matter. Qualitative research can use various data analysis processing methods to obtain data from various sources and run continuously. The results of the study show the Communication Strategy of Content Creators in Improving EF (English First) Instagram Brand Image. From the results of research and discussion, it is known that EF (English First) is an English language education institution built for children to adolescents and EF (English First) is also a place for learning English and creating creative content that can be trusted in the credibility of its content. from the strategies made by EF (English First) content creators with the aim of developing brand image through social media instagram. Based on the results of the discussion in the role of communication according to Effendy (Effendy, 2019), in this theory there are two indicators that researchers apply, namely Attractiveness and Source Credibility.

The problem of education, especially in learning, is the low quality, relevance, and efficiency of learning so that the responsiveness and comprehension of students are very low. A learning approach is needed that fosters creativity and innovation in students, namely through the application of Contextual Learning (PKB). This article aims to explain the concept of implementing the Contextual Learning (PKB) model in the educational process in elementary schools. Contextual learning is an educational approach that allows instructors to connect learning materials with real-world scenarios and their relevance in the role of students as family members, citizens, and employees, while fostering active participation in the learning tasks required. The contextual approach (PKB) must be applied, because education is still dominated by the perception that knowledge consists of facts that require memorization. In this scenario, the function and role of the teacher remain dominant, so that students become obedient and uncreative. Students are expected to learn from personal experience rather than memorizing through this contextual approach. PKB emphasizes the importance of student involvement in finding material, highlights the importance of direct experience, and does not anticipate that students only absorb lessons; instead, PKB encourages students to actively seek learning resources. CTL improves students' ability to apply knowledge in real life, which shows that CTL not only aims for students to understand the topic but also understand how the topic affects their behavior in everyday life.