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Seeking knowledge is an obligation for humans, men and women, young and old, adults and children, in ways appropriate to their circumstances, talents and abilities. So on this occasion the author will discuss some verses about teaching and learning. The purpose of writing this article is to find out the verses that command us to learn and teach. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature review approach regarding teaching and learning verses. Here, we, the authors, try to discuss verses from the Koran about teaching and learning. The research results of verses about teaching and learning: QS. Al-Alaq verses 1-5 contain the command to read as motivation in seeking knowledge, QS. An-Nahl verse 78 Allah grants hearing with which humans are able to hear, sight with which humans are able to see various things, and a heart with which humans are able to find their identity and holiness in the form of reason whose center is the heart. And QS. Luqman verses 17-19 commands to perform prayers, be patient, not be arrogant and the story of Luqman Al-Hakim is a portrait of parents educating their children through teaching.

Preserving local culture, especially batik, is an important aspect of sustainable development in Indonesia. This research aims to see how people in Indonesia realize how important it is to preserve batik culture, especially for the community to encourage local products. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with primary data in the form of observations and interviews and secondary data in the form of literature studies, including books, journals and other internet sources. The research results found that efforts to preserve batik continue, driven by the government's commitment as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Through the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), creative cities like Pekalongan can become models of sustainable development by combining aspects of creativity, arts education and cultural heritage preservation. In this way, local culture is not only a national identity, but also an instrument for achieving overall sustainable development goals.

Javanese culture and society, which has various styles, is characterized by a common identity, both through physical characteristics and other more abstract characteristics. Similarity of identity is physically sensed through the physiognomy produced by a clan/tribe/clan and cultural products. Meanwhile, abstract similarities take the form of views on life, ways of thinking, structure of society, belief systems, and so on. One form of similarity in the way of life and beliefs of the Javanese people can be observed in the paradigm of identifying human character through the weton and neptu approaches. Weton and Neptu are considered and believed to be a way to recognize one's character and potential from something abstract to something relatively more concrete. In the Javanese belief system, character and potential are two things that determine the development of culture and the success of life of the Javanese people themselves. So, empirically weton and neptu are a way of life that must be taken in order to be happy and prosperous.  

Citizenship education is education that reminds us of the importance of the values ​​of the rights and obligations of citizens. Everything that is done must be in accordance with the goals and ideals of the nation and not deviate from what is expected. Citizenship education is an educational program that has political democracy at its core which is expanded with other sources of knowledge, positive influences from school education, society and parents. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a literature study approach. The data collection technique in this research is analysis of literature, books, scientific articles, and various other scientific reading sources related to the material discussed in this research, namely citizenship education as a means of forming national identity. Citizenship Education has a strategic role in preparing intelligent citizens. Law Number 20 of 2003 concerning the National Education System has regulated Citizenship Education for formal education starting from primary, secondary and higher education, and also for non-formal education. The upbringing of Citizenship Education in formal education institutions is aimed at students, designed curricularly and processed through learning activities. Citizenship education is expected to be a guide in instilling character and a sense of love for the country for the formation of Indonesian national identity. However, the presence of globalization in people's lives certainly has both positive and negative impacts. One of the positive impacts of globalization is that it is easier for people to find information or phenomena that occur throughout the world easily and quickly.

The Dharma Bhakti Muslim Indonesia Foundation is a foundation that runs in social and religious fields. When researched, YDBMI did not yet have an identity and promotional media to support the promotion of the Foundation. Therefore, Researcher wants to introduce YDBMI to the community. Researchers do promotional media design approach to introduce YDBMI to society, because promotional media is considered mass media the effects can be felt immediately. Promotional media used by researchers include: foundation identity. The selection of promotional media refers to STP analysis. Researchers hope that alternative solutions designed by researchers can make YDBMI more advanced and developed.

Quarter life crisis in adolescents during emerging adulthood is someone who is experiencing a period of crisis in the form of anxiety and anxiety about the future and the search for identity. In facing this period of crisis, peer social support is needed which can help early adult individuals to improve their psychological well-being, especially during times of crisis. This research aims to determine the relationship between peer social support and quarter life crisis in class XII teenagers at SMAN 1 Mande Cianjur in 2023. The method used is observational with a cross sectional design. This research involved 77 samples of class XII teenagers at SMAN 1 Mande Cianjur. This research data was obtained through the use of a questionnaire to obtain information about peer social support and quarter life crisis. The results of research on peer social support are low, medium and high peer social support, while for quarter life crisis, namely experiencing a quarter life crisis and not experiencing a quarter life crisis. The results of statistical analysis using the Spearman rank correlation test show that there is a significant relationship between social support from peers and the quarter life crisis (p value = 0.002), which is smaller than 0.05, so Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between social support from peers and quarter life crisis in class positive self, because the quarter life crisis period is a normal period experienced by every individual.

Nuns who pursue a career in education face unique challenges in making decisions and managing their personal striving in order to endure their vocation. This study aims to explore the experiences of nuns who face the dynamics of decision-making and personal striving in the context of their educational careers. A phenomenological approach was used to understand the subjective meanings of the nuns' experiences. The research method involved in-depth interviews with nuns who have a career in education in the Ursuline Convent Congregation. The qualitative data collected was analysed using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach. The results showed that decision-making is coloured by internal factors, such as spiritual calling and religious identity, as well as external factors, such as pressure from the social environment and organisational demands. Meanwhile, the nuns' personal striving in this context is manifested in efforts to maintain loyalty to religious values, strengthen supportive interpersonal relationships, and develop professional competence in the field of education. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the internal and external dynamics that influence nuns' decision-making and personal striving in pursuing their educational careers. The practical implications of the findings can be used to help inform formation and support programmes for nuns pursuing a career in education, as well as providing a foundation for further research in this area.

This research aims to analyze the influence of Matteo Salvini's idiosyncratic factors in the output of anti-migrant policies, so called Salvini Decree in Italy after the winning of the 2018 general election. According to Matteo Salvini, the migrant issue is a threat to Italy's national identity. The authors analyze by using the idiosyncratic concept of leaders in the foreign policy output adopted by a country.. The findings in this research indicate that there is an influence of Matteo Salvini's perception and personality which has an impact on the foreign policy adopted by Italy in 2018. Aggressive foreign policy and excluding international law from the 1951 Refugee Convention and the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) regarding migrant issues is an indication of the perception elite in breaking through political boundaries. His high level of nationalism and ability to control events and be actively involved in policy making allows Salvini to act dominantly and tends to delegate less power to maintain his power through the anti-refugee terms promoted by Salvini.

This study discusses the design of a promotional video for Tinctori by implementing marketing 5.0 to enhance the effectiveness of marketing sustainable products. Tinctori is a fashion company that utilizes natural dyes, supporting the concept of sustainable fashion and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, its current promotional strategy has not been optimal in capturing the attention of its target audience, particularly the upper-middle-class consumers who are environmentally conscious. The findings indicate that applying cinematography in promotional videos can enhance visual appeal, audience engagement, and understanding of Tinctori’s sustainability values. The designed video showcases the natural dyeing process with artistic, transparent, and emotional visuals, strengthening brand identity and increasing consumer purchase interest. Evaluations from videography experts and the target audience confirm that the video effectively conveys the sustainability message and raises awareness of environmentally friendly fashion.

In the era of ever-growing globalization, the role of Agana Kristen education teachers as role models for students has become very crucial. This article discusses the significance of this role in shaping the character and moral values ​​of students amidst global change. PAK teachers must be pillars of integrity, morality and diversity for students, becoming inspiring examples in facing the complexity of today's challenges. This article describes key aspects of the role of PAK teachers as role models, including moral education, character formation, and instilling Christian religious values. In the era of globalization, where information is widely spread and diverse, PAK teachers have the responsibility to guide students so that they are able to understand and absorb universal values, while maintaining the integrity of local values ​​which are part of the nation's identity.

The purpose of this research is to analyze the services of the population and civil registration offices towards ownership of identity cards, family cards and birth certificates for citizens of North Central Timor District. This research method is empirical juridical legal research, which is field research that examines the applicable legal provisions and the reality that occurs in the community. The aspects to be researched in this research are conducted through interviews, observation and documentation. The results showed that the service of DISDUKCAPIL TTU Regency was good enough, so that there was an increase in residents who wanted to take care of population documents, by looking at indicators of the five dimensions of public services, namely Tangible (Physical Evidence), Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, Empathy. Factors that hinder, namely: public awareness, distance, power outages resulting in disrupted networks, damage to tools/machines. Efforts of DISDUKCAPIL TTU Regency; conducting socialization related to the importance of ownership of population documents, conducting online ball pick-up activities, providing special services to people with disabilities, coordinating with parties related to public services to be able to get services from DISDUKCAPIL.

This article discusses the dynamics of wearing jilbab and its meaning in the context of globalization, focusing on the influence of cultural globalization on norms, values, and lifestyles in religious traditions. This research is a qualitative study using a netnography approach with data obtained from the response of the Indramayu Muslim fashion griya whatsApp group. This article discusses the evolution of the concept of hijab from a separator between free women and slaves to a tool to protect women's private parts from prying eyes. In addition, the article also highlights the different views on hijab, including the views of contemporary scholars and the impact of globalization on the views and practices of hijab in contemporary society. Thus, this article highlights how globalization, fashion trends, religious identity, and cultural values affect the dynamics of hijab and its meaning in contemporary society.  

Community Service Program (PkM) for FKIP students at HKBP Nommensen University in Medan together with the team carried out Adaptive Technology activities to support the implementation of digital learning and numeracy literacy at Deli Murni Private High School. Technology adaptation refers to the process by which an identity, whether an individual, organization, or system, integrates and changes the way they operate or interact with new technology or innovation. Technology will affect the education system in Indonesia, one of which is schools with literacy and numeracy limitations. Numeracy literacy is the fundamental ability to understand, use and apply mathematical concepts in everyday situations. The method of implementing activities is carried out in the stages of survey, socialization, learning, evaluation and documentation. The results of activities carrying out administrative tasks at school using technology such as laptops and computers, completing various files through the school dapodik book, dividing teams, we carry out activities according to school needs including helping guidance and counseling teachers every morning before marching, the school administration center, working on documents and help teachers in doing assignments.

Adolescence marks a crucial transition from childhood to adulthood, encompassing emotional, social, physical, and psychological growth. However, this period often presents adolescents with psychological hurdles as they navigate self-identity and explore their surroundings. Among these challenges, bullying emerges as a significant concern, globally pervasive, particularly within school environments. Bullying exerts detrimental effects on its victims, precipitating severe psychological disorders such as anxiety, fear, and depression. Thus, the pivotal role of parents in aiding children through this ordeal cannot be overstated. Parents play a crucial role in offering emotional support, recognizing signs of bullying, and fostering effective coping mechanisms. They can cultivate a safe and nurturing atmosphere at home, encouraging engaging activities and participation in supportive communities. Through proper guidance and support, children can bolster their self-assurance and enhance their mental well-being, effectively confronting the adversities of bullying.

Islamic trade in Indonesia from pre-independence to contemporary times reflects various features, including nationalist missions, religious solidarity and Islamization. The pre-independence period was marked by nationalist and religious sentiments as a response to discriminatory Dutch colonialism. Religious solidarity is used to inspire unity and independence. After independence, the Islamic trade movement focused more on capitalizing religious organizations for the welfare of the people and da'wah. In the 1990s, the spirit of Islamization strengthened, influenced by the difficulty of access to trade resources and the search for Islamic identity amidst foreign domination. The BMT Movement, Islamic Banks, and Islamic philanthropic institutions responded to this phenomenon, prioritizing empowerment and community education. The phenomenon of the Indonesian trade movement is related to socio-political factors, such as the Dutch East Indies political system and the strength of non-indigenous trade. Islamic trade movements can be classified into two types: the pre-independence period, characterized by religious nationalism in business competition with non-indigenous groups; and post-independence, involving the consolidation of religious groups such as Muhammadiyah and NU, as well as the establishment of BMT and ZISWAF institutions. Islamic trade routes in the archipelago in the past included coastal areas, especially via sea routes which influenced the archipelago as an international trade center. The research method used is a qualitative Library Research approach with a historical-descriptive method. The research results show that the Islamic trade movement is developing in line with social and political dynamics in Indonesia.

The aim of the Teaching Campus activity program for students at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education is as a means for students to prepare themselves to become quality educators, and also to create the identity of an educator as well as to increase their knowledge about education. What will be done in carrying out the Teaching Campus program activities are debriefing, observing the school environment, observing learning in class and activities for forming work programs. The school situation certainly has many obstacles in educating its students. Therefore, prospective educators must be able to understand, and also find and search for various solutions to problems that have been observed in various ways which are of course fast and accurate. The situations we find in school and in learning often result in discrepancies from the learning plans expected by an educator. Therefore, an educator has other ways to carry out learning so that learning can be said to be successful and according to plan. Therefore, it is necessary to be close to students as a way for us to know the nature and characteristics of each student so that it can help to overcome problems that exist when learning takes place. When finding problems, prospective educators create ways to minimize various obstacles by using various learning methods which include interactive, active and interesting methods which aim to motivate students so that they are active in the classroom. Apart from these methods, prospective educators must teach various materials which are of course relevant to students' daily lives.

This study will examine the Bandung Regency Ummat Party's political communication and image as a new party ahead of the 2024 election. The research strategy employed was a literature review and in-depth interviews with numerous connected sources. The data analysis approach draws findings using data triangulation procedures, specifically the data collection, reduction, and presentation stages. The data supplied is then tailored to the researcher's requirements for studying the research challenge. The study's findings indicate that the Bandung Regency Ummat Party is attempting to project a new identity that differs from its prior identity. The Ummat Party attempts to establish its political image through the use of mass media as well as the character and stature of party officials. According to the findings of this study, the Bandung Regency Ummat Party promotes social media operations in order to improve its political image. The Ummat Party realizes that, as a new party, identity and image are vital in attracting public interest and publicly introducing the party.

The cultivation and reinforcement of character values in the present time are crucial to address the moral crisis, especially during adolescence. In this age range, teenagers are in the process of seeking their identity, exhibiting excessive courage, prioritizing peer relationships, desiring recognition, developing an interest in the opposite sex, and often being unrealistic. These values are inseparable from the teachings about the triune nature of God and His work. This article aims to explain the role of Christian Religious Education in character formation. The writing employs a qualitative descriptive method, utilizing data collection techniques based on literature studies or references and observations that focus on the process and meaning of Christian Religious Education. It plays a significant role in shaping students’ character in the current era of globalization. 

The aim of this research is to present a form of self-representation of a fashion stylist through the social media Instagram. This research uses a qualitative approach with phenomenological methods. Data collection was carried out by observing the four fashion stylists on Instagram social media. The research results show: The form of self-representation of a fashion stylist on Instagram social media must pay attention to: 1) The strategies used in self-presentation, namely Ingratiation and Self-Promotion; 2) The form of the upload that is uploaded displays the impression as expected; 3) Fashion stylists also control every upload they make on their social media, especially those related to their profession as a fashion stylist, and 4) Efforts to build their own identity.    

The phenomenon of quarter life crisis is a phase where teenagers feel a number of conditions, namely conditions of worry, confusion, fear, anxiety, to despair that appear in adolescents in navigating life and reaching for their future. There are 6 indicators in the quarter life crisis limitation area for adolescents, including hopes and dreams in which they have fear of their goals not being achieved, challenges in the academic aspect are a form of concern about the education they are currently achieving, religion and spirituality related to the lack of worship momentum which are still not consistent, Career talks about the anxiety of getting a decent job, Friendship, romance and family relations are fears about forms of community acceptance in the future and whether you can get married and support your family well in the future, as well as Self-identity which is concerned with finding identity and experienced identity crisis. This research used a descriptive qualitative method which was carried out at the Taruna Jaya 1 Youth Development Institution, East Jakarta. Informants in this study amounted to 9 people consisting of 1 companion with consideration of this companion who knows more about the character, behavior of the orphans, and sufficient emotional closeness. 6 orphans with the consideration that these six orphans feel the QLC phenomenon in 6 QLC indicators, and 2 peers with WBS status also with the consideration that the two orphans often provide social support to their peers in the orphanage during the coaching process. Fellow wbs here have an effort to overcome this QLC through a rewarding social support approach. Social support that is often carried out is in the form of positive evaluation, having a positive impact on others, giving positive influence, and positive views on others so that effective social functioning is created in the future.