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This socialization activity aims to increase the understanding of tourism managers on the banks of the Musi River in Palembang regarding ecotourism service standards based on local wisdom. The material presented included the basic concept of sustainable ecotourism, tourism service standards, the application of local wisdom in service, and case studies of the successful implementation of local culture-based ecotourism. The implementation method consists of seminars, interactive training, and group discussions that involve direct simulations in the application of tourism services. The evaluation was carried out through pre-test and post-test which showed a significant improvement in the understanding of participants after participating in the activity. Monitoring is carried out by observing the active participation of participants during the activity. The results of the activity showed that participants were able to understand the importance of implementing ecotourism service standards by prioritizing local wisdom as the main attraction. This activity has a positive impact in improving the quality of tourism services in the area. The resulting recommendations include the need for further assistance activities to ensure sustainable implementation and capacity building for tourism managers in a sustainable manner.

Digital transformation has changed the way companies do business, including in the marketing aspect which is now shifting to digital platforms as the main strategy. Digital marketing requires an approach that is not only technology-based, but also supported by competent and strategic human resources (HR). In the digital era, the need for special competencies such as data analytics, social media management, and interactive content design is becoming increasingly important. However, the challenges that are often faced include weak employee competencies, resistance to change, and limited budgets for training and skills development. To overcome these challenges, companies need to implement a proactive HR management strategy, including organizing ongoing training, implementing supporting technology, and establishing an innovative and adaptive work culture.

This research aims to analyze the influence of using social media as a promotional strategy on increasing sales at PT. Destini Marine Safety. Along with the development of digital technology, social media has become an effective promotional tool for companies in expanding market reach and increasing interaction with consumers. The research method used is a quantitative method with a descriptive approach. Data was collected through interviews and observations of the company's promotional activities on social media. The research results show that the use of social media as a promotional strategy has a significant effect on increasing sales. Platforms like Instagram help companies disseminate product information, build relationships with customers, and increase customer loyalty. With increased interaction and exposure through social media, PT. Destini Marine Safety experienced positive sales growth. This research recommends optimizing the use of creative and interactive content to increase the effectiveness of promotions on social media.

The Student Creativity Program (PKM) is an initiative by the Directorate General of Higher Education aimed at enhancing students' creativity and skills in facing global challenges. The PKM training by the service team is aimed at enhancing the understanding and abilities of FEB UNY Accounting Education students in systematically and relevantly preparing PKM proposals. This program is designed to help students overcome obstacles in determining appropriate PKM ideas and titles, as well as providing technical guidance in preparing competitive proposals. The training used methods such as needs analysis, planning, material presentation, interactive discussions through Focus Group Discussions (FGD), as well as evaluation and analysis of the activity results. The training results show that 48% of participants are interested in the PKM-K field, 45% in PKM-PM, 3% in PKM-RSH, and 1% each in PKM-AI and PKM-GFT. These findings emphasize the importance of training in directing students' interests according to their field potentials. This training plays a strategic role in building students' competencies as young innovators ready to contribute to the development of science, technology, and social solutions. The sustainability of this program is expected to be realized through intensive monitoring and mentoring, so that the proposals generated can be implemented effectively.

The financial literacy level in Indonesia, particularly among vocational high school (SMK) students, remains low. Limited understanding of investments and the high risk of falling victim to fraudulent schemes are major concerns. This financial literacy seminar aimed to provide basic knowledge about investments, their types, steps to start investing, and characteristics of fraudulent investments. The seminar was conducted at an SMK in Bekasi using an interactive lecture method and was attended by 45 students. The seminar began with material presentation, followed by a Q&A session and an interactive quiz. The results showed that most participants understood the material and were able to distinguish between low-risk and high-risk investments. Approximately half of the participants actively engaged in discussions, indicating increased awareness of the importance of financial literacy. Participants responded positively to the seminar and expressed interest in similar programs with different themes in the future. In conclusion, this seminar effectively improved the financial literacy of SMK students and made a positive contribution to building a financially aware younger generation.

The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted education, particularly in providing personalized learning and administrative efficiency. However, questions arise about whether the teacher's role remains relevant in this technological era. This study aims to examine the role of teachers in the context of AI development through a literature review method, analyzing previous research on AI integration in education. The findings reveal that while AI excels in data processing and adaptive learning, teachers maintain an irreplaceable role in building emotional connections, instilling moral values, and guiding students' character development. Teachers also act as mentors who provide motivation and facilitators who create interactive learning environments. These findings highlight the importance of collaboration between AI and teachers to create more inclusive and effective education. Therefore, AI should be seen not as a replacement but as a tool to enhance the teacher's role in fostering holistic student development.  

TANDUR type quantum learning aims to make mathematics more interactive and fun to learn. The main goal of this model is to increase students' desire to learn, improve their writing skills, and create effective communication between teachers and students. Through systematic processes such as Grow, Experience, Name, Demonstrate, Repeat, and Celebrate, students learn about things related to everyday life. Additionally, this approach creates a dynamic learning environment, encourages active participation, and enables meaningful learning. Through a structured and experience-based approach, the TANDUR type quantum learning model is expected to continuously improve students' literacy and writing skills.

The introduction of hijaiyah letters in early childhood is an important stage in building the basis for learning the Qur'an. This research aims to develop an interactive game called Al-Dhaki which is designed to help parents and early childhood education teachers in introducing hijaiyah letters to children in an interesting and effective way. This game is designed using quantitative research methods to analyze user needs, with a 5W+1H approach (What, Why, Who, When, Where, and How) in data collection and analysis. The results of the study show that game-based interactive learning media can increase children's interest in learning and simplify the process of recognizing hijaiyah letters. Al-Dhaki is developed in the form of an application file (APK) that can be installed on Android devices, making it easily accessible to users. The game is equipped with interactive features, such as sounds, animations, and simple quizzes, to increase children's engagement in learning. With the presence of Al-Dhaki, it is hoped that the process of recognizing hijaiyah letters will be more fun and effective, as well as providing practical solutions for parents and PAUD teachers in supporting the development of religious literacy in early childhood.

This training aims to enhance the skills of students at SMP Swasta Citra Harapan in using Microsoft PowerPoint, particularly in adding audio and video elements to presentations. These skills are crucial for creating more interactive and engaging presentations for the audience. Through a practical approach, this training provides both basic knowledge and advanced techniques in inserting, editing, and managing audio and video on PowerPoint slides. The results of this training show a significant improvement in students' competence in integrating multimedia into their presentations, which is expected to enhance the quality of presentations and the attractiveness of classroom learning.

This study aims to analyze the barriers in early childhood reading skills at Al-Mukaddimah Kindergarten. The main focus of this research includes identifying barriers experienced by children, factors that influence these barriers, and teacher efforts in overcoming reading difficulties. The method used is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach, which involves observation, interviews and documentation. The results show that there are several barriers in early reading skills, such as difficulty recognizing letters, distinguishing letters, and understanding symbols and numbers. Factors that influence these obstacles include the child's psychological condition, family environment, and learning methods applied by the teacher. Teachers' efforts in overcoming these obstacles are carried out through a fun and interactive approach, including the use of interesting learning media and varied teaching strategies. This research is expected to contribute to the development of reading learning methods in early childhood and provide recommendations for teachers and parents in supporting children's reading skills.

This study aims to develop e-comic-based learning media to enhance the motivation of Grade XII students at SMA Kolombo in learning adjusting journal entries for service companies. The research employed the ADDIE development model with a control group experimental design. Media evaluations indicated that the e-comic is highly feasible, scoring 4.77 from media experts, 3.88 from material experts, and 5.27 from Accounting teachers. Data collected through observations, interviews, and questionnaires showed a significant motivation improvement in the experimental class, with average scores increasing from 90.62 to 105.69, compared to a less significant increase in the control group. An independent t-test confirmed significant differences between the groups (p < 0.05), demonstrating the e-d effectiveness. This study recommends e-comic media as an engaging, interactive, and efficient innovation to improve students' motivation in learning accounting concept..

This research aims to identify the problems faced by English education students at STAI Miftahul Ulum in writing courses. The background of this research is based on the importance of writing skills in the academic world and the challenges faced by students in mastering linguistic, cognitive, psychological, and learning environment aspects. This research uses a qualitative approach with the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and observation methods. The research subjects were second, fourth, and sixth-semester students in the 2023 academic year who had taken Basic Writing, Editing & Revising Erroneous Text, and Academic Writing courses. The results showed that the main problems lie in grammatical errors and the organization of ideas related to linguistic aspects. Cognitively, students have difficulty developing ideas and drawing logical conclusions. Psychologically, low motivation and self-confidence exacerbate students' writing abilities. Meanwhile, an unsupportive learning environment, such as limited access to reading sources and minimal guidance from lecturers, becomes a significant external constraint. The conclusion of the study indicates that the appropriate solution involves intensive guidance in grammar, increased opportunities for writing practice, and the creation of an interactive learning environment. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of more effective and structured writing learning strategies.

One essential component of human life is education,resource development, and mathematics plays an essential role in developing logic and problem-solving skills among students. However, many elementary school students find mathematics to be difficult and boring, resulting in a lack of interest in the subject. One solution to enhance interest in learning is through the use of educational games. This study aims to analyze the role of educational games in improving elementary school students' interest in learning mathematics. The method employed is a literature review, collecting and analyzing related references. The findings suggest that the use of educational games can increase student motivation and learning outcomes by creating an enjoyable and interactive learning environment.

Children with Special Needs (CSN) have unique potential that requires special approaches to support their development. This study aims to analyze the role of painting activities in the development of fine motor skills, concentration, emotional regulation, and self-expression of CSN at the Integrated Center Prof. Dr. Soeharso Surakarta. Using a descriptive-qualitative method, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using Miles and Huberman's interactive techniques, including data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that painting activities effectively train fine motor skills through the use of brushes, enhance concentration and emotional regulation abilities, and provide a platform for self-expression for CSN. Moreover, painting helps boost children’s self-confidence through the appreciation of their artwork. These findings emphasize the importance of painting as part of an educational and therapeutic approach to support CSN development. Its implication is that painting can be more broadly implemented in inclusive educational activities to strengthen children’s abilities in various aspects of development.

This study aims to analyze the use of Indonesian language variations on Ria Ricis's Instagram account, a renowned influencer with a diverse audience. The analysis seeks to understand how Ria Ricis utilizes language variations as a communication tool, builds relationships with her followers, and shapes her self-image on social media. The research employs a qualitative approach by examining content such as captions and comments based on theories of language variation, pragmatics, and digital communication. The results show that Ria Ricis uses a casual, flexible, and relatable language style, incorporating slang, colloquial expressions, and popular terms. The language employed reflects an effective communication strategy to foster emotional closeness with her audience. Moreover, the social media context enables the use of informal language to create interactive and authentic relationships. This study highlights the significance of language variations in strengthening social connections and constructing personal identity on social media.

The era of digitalization has a significant impact on various aspects of life, including education. However, the existence of traditional games is increasingly eliminated due to technological developments. This study examines the implementation of the traditional game of ball ball as an interactive learning medium of the earth's gravitational force for elementary / middle school students. Using  the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, this study identifies the benefits of the game of ball ball in improving students' understanding, motivation, and learning outcomes through a fun and interactive approach. The results of the study show that the ball game is able to integrate the concept of the earth's gravitational force in a simple but effective way. The game also facilitates the development of students' cognitive, psychomotor, affective, social, and spiritual aspects. The use of the game of ball in learning not only increases students' interest but also creates an inclusive and collaborative learning environment. The conclusion of this study confirms that the traditional game of bekel ball is an innovative and relevant learning medium in teaching physics concepts, especially the earth's gravitational force. The practical implications can be used as a guideline for educators to develop learning strategies based on local wisdom that support in-depth conceptual understanding. Further research is recommended to explore the potential of other traditional games in the learning of complex science concepts.

This study was conducted because of the lack of interest in learning the IPS subject of grade IX junior high school which according to the students always makes them sleepy. The low interest in learning students can be seen from the minimal participation in class discussions and the lack of motivation to complete assignments. To overcome this, learning innovation was carried out by utilizing Game Based Learning Quizizz, an interactive quiz platform based on gamification that can increase student motivation. This study aims to test whether the use of Quizizz can increase students' interest in learning in IPS. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) was conducted in two cycles, each consisting of the planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages, with 31 subjects of grade IX students of SMPN 1 Barru. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and interviews, then analyzed descriptively qualitatively and quantitatively. The results showed that the use of Quizizz significantly increased students' interest in learning. In Cycle 1, there was an increase in interest in learning, although some students still had difficulty using the application and many were still not interested and lacked learning. After improvements in Cycle 2, 90% of students became more active and enthusiastic, supported by interview results which showed that students felt more motivated and enjoyed learning through interactive quizzes because they could see their scores directly using the LCD.

This study aims to analyze the trends of digitalization in Arabic language learning, focusing on the TikTok account of the Al-Azhar Arabic Course. In the modern era, the rapid development of digital technology has transformed educational practices, making learning processes more interactive, flexible, and accessible. TikTok, as one of the most popular social media platforms, offers a new approach to delivering educational content through engaging short videos. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method to understand the use of TikTok as a learning medium, including content patterns, user responses, and its effectiveness. Data were collected through content observation, interviews with account managers and users, and documentation of interactions on the platform. The findings indicate that the Al-Azhar Arabic Course TikTok account successfully captures the interest of young audiences with its varied and interactive content. Active interaction between account managers and users also enhances student engagement in the learning process. Despite challenges related to content quality and technological disparities, this study demonstrates that TikTok holds significant potential as an educational tool for introducing Arabic language to a broader audience. The research recommends that account managers continually update their content and evaluate its relevance and quality.  

Basically everyone has self-confidence, but everyone's self-confidence is different. There are many people who are inferior to themselves and many who are confident, but they show different behaviors. Not everyone has confidence, and some people lack confidence. Graphology is based on the relationship with one's subconscious mind, while handwriting arises from the reflection of one's subconscious mind, so the two can be connected. Community service activities are carried out with a structured and gradual approach in order to achieve predetermined goals. The results achieved show a significant increase in student understanding which is characterized by increased self-confidence and previously unknown graphology knowledge. The advantage of this activity is the interactive speaker approach that stimulates active student participation. For further development, it is recommended to hold further training with a longer duration and focus on other knowledge with graphology, as it is considered important for the expansion of student knowledge.

Quality public service is what is called the best service that meets service quality standards. Service standards are the benchmarks used as guidelines for the delivery of service and the reference for evaluating the quality of service as the obligation and promise of the service providers to the community in the context of quality, fast, affordable, and measurable service. The purpose of this study is to assess the quality of public service at the Maniangpajo Subdistrict office and to identify the factors affecting the quality of public service at the Maniangpajo Subdistrict office. This research uses a qualitative method with a population of 5 individuals, consisting of civil servants (2 people) and the public (3 people). Data collection was done using observation, interviews, and documentation techniques, while the data analysis technique used in this study is qualitative analysis, specifically the interactive analysis technique.The results of this study show that the service at the Maniangpajo Subdistrict office is considered good by service users because the staff are proactive in providing information and the waiting room is comfortable. Although there are no specific SOPs in place, they apply service standards in accordance with government regulations. However, issues such as limited human resources and the unavailability of ID card forms cause delays in service.For internal factors, it can be concluded that the main obstacle to service delivery at the Maniangpajo Subdistrict office is frequent internet network disruptions. These disruptions slow down the service process that requires internet connectivity. Additionally, internal factors such as the limited number of service personnel also affect the efficiency of service, especially when many service users are present, resulting in long waiting times.