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This study aims to find out the role of the Regional Research and Innovation Development Planning Agency in Handling Slum Settlements in Uneng City Subdistrict, Sikka Regency. The problems faced are limited basic infrastructure such as roads, clean water and inadequate sanitation. This is because this area has experienced a significant increase in population and this has not been balanced with the development of adequate basic infrastructure. The research method used is a qualitative method and is analyzed qualitatively. The results of this research show that the role of the Regional Research and Innovation Development Planning Agency in Handling Slum Settlements in Uneng City Subdistrict is to coordinate aspects of the preparation and integration of policies, strategies, norms, standards, guidelines and criteria for the implementation of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP), Coordinating technical aspects of defense, licensing, design and technical feasibility as well as integration of Housing and Settlement Area (PKP) facilities and infrastructure, Coordinating institutional aspects, including coordinating, formulating policies, strengthening institutional capacity, as well as building partnerships with other parties including the community in the form of empowerment and cooperation as well as developing databases and information on housing and residential areas (PKP), Coordinating and developing a monitoring and evaluation system for PKP implementation, including performance measurement and PKP standard parameters.  

This study aims to find out the role of the Regional Research and Innovation Development Planning Agency in increasing the original regional income of Sikka Regency through collecting regional taxes in Sikka Regency. The problems faced during the last 2 years in the Regional Tax sector, namely targets and realizations from 2022 and 2023, are not significant. This is caused by several things, namely the lack of maximum attention from the planning side to increasing Original Regional Income from the tax sector, decreased awareness of taxpayers, decreased public awareness, lack of coordination, data base that has not been updated. The research method used is a qualitative method. Data collected through interviews and analyzed qualitatively. The results of this research show that BAPPERIDA has three main roles in increasing Original Regional Income through Regional Tax Collection, namely Planning, Coordinating and Evaluation Monitoring.  

This study aims to analyze the implications of curriculum models and the planning of Christian Religious Education in the spiritual growth of youth at the HKBP Sipeapea Church. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method with approaches including literature review, in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and qualitative data analysis. The findings reveal that effective PAK planning, which is relevant and responsive to the needs of the youth, plays a crucial role in their spiritual development. The curriculum models used should incorporate diverse methods such as group discussions, spiritual retreats, and church service activities. The study indicates that by designing an engaging curriculum that addresses the challenges youth face today, the church can enhance the quality of faith and involvement of young people in spiritual activities. Moreover, regular evaluation is important to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and adaptable to changing times. This research is expected to contribute to the development of more effective PAK planning, especially for the youth at the HKBP Sipeapea Church. 

The time management training for the Islamic Student Community aimed to enhance understanding and skills in effective time management to reduce procrastination and increase productivity. The methods utilized included capacity-building-based psychoeducation, material delivery, and practical exercises using the Eisenhower matrix. The intervention was conducted in three stages: initial data collection, material presentation, and practical training. Seven community members participated in the program. Evaluation results showed an average pre-test score improvement from 40 to 95.7 in the post-test, indicating the intervention's success in fostering more disciplined and organized behavior. The program is recommended for continuous implementation to support the capacity development of individuals and the community.

The management of public aspirations is a strategic task of the Public Relations (PR) department at the DPRD Secretariat to support information transparency and public participation. This study aims to examine the roles, challenges, and strategies of PR in managing public aspirations in Central Kalimantan Province. Using empirical and normative juridical approaches, primary and secondary data were qualitatively analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of communication mechanisms implemented. The findings indicate that PR serves as a mediator between the public and the DPRD through hearings, discussion forums, and digital platforms. In addition to gathering public aspirations, PR also educates the public on mechanisms for submitting opinions and the importance of public participation. However, this study identifies several challenges, such as limited access to information for remote communities, insufficient public understanding of aspiration submission procedures, and slow responses to incoming inputs. To address these issues, innovations are required, including the implementation of an online-based management information system, capacity building through training, and periodic evaluations of aspiration management processes. These strategies are expected to enhance transparency, accountability, and the effectiveness of aspiration management, ensuring that public aspirations are optimally accommodated in legislative processes and regional development planning.

Social media has emerged as a transformative platform for youth skill development, particularly in diplomatic literacy. This qualitative study investigates how university students leverage social media to enhance their soft skills, focusing on communication, critical thinking, and cultural sensitivity. Through interviews and focus group discussions with 30 university students, the research explores the mechanisms by which digital platforms facilitate skill development. Findings reveal that social media provides unique opportunities for global interaction, information evaluation, and cross-cultural understanding. Students reported significant improvements in communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and cultural awareness through engaged social media use.

This community service activity aims to increase the understanding and ability of business groups in Kassi Village, Rumbia District, Jeneponto Regency in making effective business projections. This program is expected to provide strategic provision for business actors in managing finances, planning business development, and facing market challenges. The technique of implementing this activity includes three stages starting from the preparation stage, the implementation stage and the activity evaluation stage. The results of the training showed that traditional business owners have difficulty in applying business forecasting techniques to their businesses because sales records are sometimes incomplete or non-existent. After conducting the simulation, participants were able to understand the basis of sales forecasting for future sales forecasts. In addition, business owners can know their business forecast with certainty. Knowledge of business forecasting is expected to improve business performance and competitiveness. The limitation of this training is that the implementation method does not use instructional techniques so that knowledge about business forecasting can be implemented in business activities.

Accreditation serves as a measurement of the eligibility of educational programs against predetermined criteria. This study analyzes the effectiveness of accreditation assessment instruments in enhancing school performance. Based on National Education Standards, the accreditation instrument functions as an evaluation tool to assess the quality and eligibility of educational institutions. Utilizing a qualitative approach through literature review, the findings indicate that the accreditation instrument effectively provides a comprehensive overview of school performance, encompassing aspects of learning, management, and facilities. This tool aids in identifying strengths and weaknesses, guiding the development of sustainable improvement strategies. The study concludes that the accreditation assessment instrument is not merely an evaluative tool but also a catalyst for the overall enhancement of school performance.

The use of technology in economic transactions is increasing, one of which is the digital payment system known as the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS). MSME players are not affected by the development of the QRIS digital payment system. However, currently not all MSMEs, especially micro businesses, have knowledge about this. Considering this phenomenon, this service activity was carried out with the aim of providing knowledge about the benefits and working procedures of QRIS in encouraging the efficiency of payment transactions. One of the micro businesses in Ambon city that has not yet used QRIS is Es Kelapa NTB. This business has quite a lot of loyal consumers but has not utilized QRIS technology, which causes a lack of knowledge about QRIS. The method of this activity begins with target identification, socialization about QRIS and monitoring and evaluation. Activities were carried out smoothly, every question about QRIS was answered in detail so as to provide knowledge and understanding of the digital payment system. It is hoped that this activity can make business actors have confidence in the security and convenience that can be provided by the QRIS digital payment system.

Innovation in the education sector has become increasingly important alongside the rapid advancement of digital technology, which has enabled the emergence of various platforms and applications designed to enhance teaching and learning quality. One area significantly impacted by this transformation is educational evaluation, where digital solutions offer more efficient, accurate, and data-driven assessment processes. This study aims to identify and analyze the role of the Evaloexam application in driving educational innovation while fostering the development of technological entrepreneurship among its users. The research employed a quantitative methodology using a survey approach involving educators and students at the senior high school (SMA) level who actively utilize the Evaloexam platform. A total of 100 respondents were selected through random sampling techniques, and data were collected over one month using structured online questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods to measure user perceptions, system effectiveness, and innovation impact. The findings indicate that Evaloexam plays a significant role in facilitating educational evaluation processes by streamlining exam administration, automating grading, and providing analytical insights into student performance. These capabilities contribute to improved efficiency, reduced administrative workload, and more objective assessment practices. Furthermore, the application encourages the development of technological entrepreneurship by stimulating user interest in digital product innovation, educational technology development, and technology-based problem solving. The results are consistent with prior studies emphasizing the positive relationship between technology integration and improvements in educational effectiveness and operational efficiency. Practically, this research suggests that Evaloexam and similar digital evaluation platforms hold strong potential for broader implementation within educational systems to support innovation ecosystems and technology-driven learning environments. However, this study is limited by its relatively small sample size, focus on a single application, and short data collection timeframe. Future research is recommended to involve larger and more diverse populations, extended study durations, and comparative analyses across multiple evaluation platforms to obtain more comprehensive findings.

The rapid development of information technology has significantly impacted the business world, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). However, business actors, particularly in the catfish farming sector, often face challenges in accessing broader markets and improving operational efficiency. This study aims to develop LeleQue, a web-based information system designed to efficiently support the management of catfish farming businesses. By implementing the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) method, this research outlines the system development process, from needs analysis to system evaluation The LeleQue application is equipped with key features such as financial bookkeeping, inventory management, debt tracking, financial reports, and discussion forums. The findings indicate that LeleQue provides an integrated platform to meet the operational management needs of catfish farming businesses. Additionally, the application facilitates collaboration among farmers through its community forum. This study contributes to supporting MSME digitalization, particularly in the catfish farming sector, to enhance efficiency, productivity, and business competitiveness.

Curriculum management is a systematic, cooperative, comprehensive and organized effort in achieving educational goals. As an important element in the management of educational institutions, curriculum management involves curriculum planning, development, implementation and evaluation. This process aims to improve the quality of teaching-learning interactions and support the achievement of the vision and mission of educational institutions while adhering to national policies. The relationship between curriculum and learning is very close, where the curriculum becomes a guideline that covers the entire learning experience of students, while learning is the implementation of the curriculum. In the context of the Education Unit Level Curriculum (KTSP), curriculum development is carried out with the principles of competency-centeredness, relevance to the needs of learners, responsiveness to scientific developments, and a balance between national interests and local needs. These principles are directed to ensure the meaningfulness of the content, productivity, democracy, efficiency, and harmony with moral, religious, and social values. With effective curriculum management, educational institutions can create an optimal learning process to achieve educational goals.

Teaching materials are learning resources that are used to provide information that is prepared to support learning activities that are designed systematically and contain material on learning methods and testing or assessment options that help achieve the expected goals. The aim of this research is to determine the validity and practicality of Project Based Learning (PjBL)-based LKPD to train students' collaboration skills on environmental change material at Mas Al-Jihad Pontianak. This research uses the R&D (Research and Development) method with the ADDIE model which consists of Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation. The research results show that the average results from material and media experts are 91.16% with very valid criteria, the average of student and teacher response questionnaires is 95.67% with very practical criteria, so that the LKPD is based on Project Based Learning (PjBL ) to train students' collaboration skills on environmental change material, the project results were assessed at 82.85% with the criteria being very suitable for use as teaching material in the classroom learning process. Meanwhile, the collaboration questionnaire showed an average result of 63.70% with practical criteria to use.

Accreditation is the act of measuring the eligibility of education programs using a number of predetermined criteria. In its implementation, school accreditation uses instruments and criteria that are guided by the National Education Standards. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of accreditation assessment instruments on improving school performance. The accreditation instrument, which is based on the National Education Standards, acts as a tool for evaluation to measure the quality and eligibility of schools in organizing education. This research uses a qualitative method with a normative approach and literature study. The results show that the accreditation instrument is effective in providing a comprehensive picture of school performance, ranging from aspects of learning, management, to facilities and infrastructure. This instrument assists in determining the school's strengths and weaknesses to guide the development of a sustainable improvement strategy. This study concludes that the accreditation assessment instrument is not only an assessment tool, but also a catalyst for the development of overall school performance.

Mastering technology is essential in the digital age, particularly for building programming skills. However, a lack of access to good learning materials and adaptable learning systems remains a major challenge. This research intends to create a digital-based coding course platform that effectively and efficiently supports technical learning. To provide the best learning experience, the platform includes different features such as organized learning materials, hands-on exercises, and automated evaluations. The development methods used include analyzing user needs and implementing modern web technologies. Testing results indicate that the platform can enhance users' grasp of coding concepts and encourage them to keep learning. The platform is anticipated to offer innovative solutions for technology education for various groups, from students to professionals.

Policies set by leaders of educational institutions are often in the spotlight of experts, both in science and other fields. The madrasah principal is fully responsible for the continuity and existence of the educational institution. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of the decision letter of the Head of MTs An Nawawiyah No 091 of 2023 and the professional competence of teachers at MTs An Nawawiyah Kepung Kediri. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study type of research. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation and documentation. The data analysis technique uses Miles Huberman and Saldana's interactive data analysis model, including: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that: (1) An Nawawiyyah Madrasah Head Policy in improving teachers' professional competence. There are two main policy aspects implemented, namely macro and micro policies. Macro policies include curriculum planning which includes annual, semester, monthly, weekly, and daily work plans. Meanwhile, micro policies focus more on the internal arrangements of the madrasah which include programs such as PKG (Teacher Performance Assessment), PPG (Teacher Professional Education), MGMP (Musyawarah Guru Mata P1), training, workshops, meetings, coaching in the preparation of lesson plans, classroom supervision, question making, learning evaluation, asatidz/asatidzah board activities, and competitions. (2) The professional competence of teachers at MTs An Nawawiyah is at a good level, indicated by five main aspects: mastery of subject matter, ability to develop learning methods according to standards, utilization of media and learning resources, reflection on learning and participation in seminars and training, and awareness of the development of science and technology in carrying out tasks.

The rapid advancement of information and communication technology has opened new opportunities in education, particularly in digital-based learning. This study focuses on designing and developing an e-learning platform for Informatics subjects at SMP Negeri 1 Rao Selatan using Google Sites as a medium for online learning. The research employs the Research and Development (R&D) method with a 4D model: Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The Define stage includes a needs analysis to identify requirements for online learning. The Design stage organizes e-learning content based on curriculum and standards. The Develop stage involves creating and testing the platform, while the Disseminate stage includes trials and evaluations of its effectiveness. Results show that the Google Sites-based e-learning platform enables flexible and interactive access to Informatics learning materials and assignments. It also provides an efficient tool for teachers to manage materials without requiring advanced technical skills. Positive feedback from trials highlights the platform's ease of access, interactivity, and support in enhancing material comprehension. Validity, practicality, and effectiveness tests scored 0.90, 0.95, and 0.80, respectively, indicating high reliability. These findings offer a reference for developing e-learning in other subjects and present a practical solution for distance learning in the digital era.

The development of photography technology and the need for digital marketing have encouraged photographers to utilize online media as a promotional tool. This research aims to plan the development of a Content Management System (CMS)-based portfolio website for photography businesses using the User-Centered Design (UCD) approach. The UCD approach ensures that the website design meets the needs of users through iterative stages, including needs analysis, prototype design, and evaluation. The results show that the designed website is able to fulfill the main user needs, such as easy-to-update photo galleries, informative service pages, and responsive contact forms. WordPress CMS was chosen due to its ease of use and design flexibility. With the implementation of UCD, the user satisfaction score increased from 70% to 90%. However, improved security features are recommended to prevent unauthorized access to the photo gallery. This research contributes to the development of efficient digital media to improve the competitiveness of photography businesses in the digital era.

The development of digital technologies has changed the educational landscape, requiring educators to upgrade their skills to remain relevant and effective. Competency-based training is important in this context because of its focus on developing practical skills that can be directly applied in teaching. This paper discusses the role of competency-based training in improving educators’ productivity in the digital era. The method used is a literature study, which includes analysing various studies and articles related to this topic. The findings show that competency-based training acts as: 1) Skills Development; 2) Teaching Quality Improvement; and 3) Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness. The purpose of this study is to provide insights into the importance of competency-based training in improving the productivity and teaching quality of educators in the digital era, and to encourage wider and more sustainable implementation of training.

This paper examines the impact of innovative Human Resource Management (HRM) strategies on organizational success in the digital era. Over time, companies have increasingly adopted advanced technologies, including the internet, modern devices, social networks, e-learning, and digital platforms, to enhance employee performance and drive growth. These tools have positioned HRM as a critical factor for ensuring organizational survival and competitiveness in a technologically advanced world. The study highlights the effects of digital applications on HR processes such as recruitment, promotion, performance evaluation, employee satisfaction, and staff retention. It emphasizes the need for further development in HR practices to address challenges and seize opportunities in the digital context. The findings reveal that leveraging technology in HRM improves organizational efficiency, enhances employee satisfaction, and supports the development of an adaptable and innovative workforce essential for thriving in a dynamic digital workplace.