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This community service program aims to improve Arabic language skills through creative learning strategies based on educational games designed for the learning aspects of maharah istima', kalam, qira'ah, kitabah, and qawa'id learning. Mastery of maharah al-'arabiyah at the Madrasah Aliyah level still faces various obstacles. Mainly low learning motivation, lack of method variation, and dominated by textual learning approaches. This activity was carried out at the Madrasah Aliyah Swasta Terpadu Permata Umat, Trenggalek using qualitative methods through observation, interviews, direct mentoring, and documentation of student activities during the training process. The results of this community service program show that the implementation of educational games such as matching games, interactive dialogues, istima' habits, kitabah habits, roleplay games, guessing games, and grammar materials (nahwu and sharaf) combined with a reward system can foster and increase active participation, courage to speak, and increase student motivation in learning Arabic. This activity emphasizes that educational games are an effective approach in improving Arabic language competency in the madrasah environment.

This community service activity aims to increase the learning concentration of SD Negeri Pojok Kediri students through educational training with five simple and fun methods, namely focus games, Pomodoro Kids techniques, light physical activity, mindfulness exercises, and relaxation. The main problem faced by schools is the low level of focus of students during learning, especially when the material requires high concentration and sustained attention duration. The method of the activity includes initial observation to identify classroom conditions, teacher training related to the application of methods, direct application in the classroom, and periodic mentoring and evaluation. The results showed a significant improvement in students' focus skills, which was characterized by increased attention duration, faster response to instructions, and more active student involvement in the learning process. Teachers also reported that the classroom atmosphere became more conducive, orderly, and interactive after the methods were applied consistently. In addition, positive behavioral changes such as self-regulation skills, better emotion management, and more regular learning habits appear. Thus, this training has proven to be effective, easy to implement, and has the potential to be used as a sustainable strategy to improve the quality of the teaching and learning process in elementary schools.

The implementation of the Independent Community Service Program (KKN) of the University of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra in 2025 was placed at SD Negeri 102028 Sei Parit, located in Sei Rampah District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. This activity aims to instill the habit of saving from an early age in elementary school students as an effort to improve Islamic financial literacy in order to form a character of thrift, responsibility, and financial intelligence. The method used is an interactive learning approach through educational stories, games, learning videos, and mini banking simulations. The results of the activity show that students have a better understanding of the importance of saving, managing pocket money, are able to explain the benefits of saving in their own words, and are encouraged to start saving habits, both at home and at school. Early savings education has proven effective in fostering awareness of wise and future-oriented money management and is expected to become an applicable model for Islamic financial literacy learning at the elementary school level.

Waste has become a serious environmental problem in Indonesia, which continues to increase along with population growth. The issue of waste management poses serious challenges for the environment, especially in the process of separating organic and inorganic waste. In the field of computer vision, recognising the type and shape of waste through camera images remains a challenge due to variations in shape, colour, and complex lighting conditions. Therefore, this problem utilises Deep Learning technology, which is expected to be widely applied in Indonesia, especially in large cities with high waste volumes. This study aims to distinguish between organic and inorganic waste using the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) method based on digital images. The developed CNN model was trained to recognise the visual patterns of each type of waste and tested to measure its accuracy. The test results show that the CNN-based classification system is capable of achieving an accuracy rate of 95%, thus proving the effectiveness of this method in supporting artificial intelligence-based automatic waste sorting systems.

The focus and objective of the community service program is to empower teachers at MIN 8 Nganjuk and its surrounding areas to maximize their scientific writing. While scientific writing in the form of PTK is an administrative obligation, it also provides a positive contribution to improving learning. The Asset-Based Community-Driven Development (ABCD) method prioritizes the utilization of existing assets and potential. The ABCD steps include Discovery (discovering potential), Dream (shared dreams), Design (program design), Define (determining concrete steps), and Destiny (determining goals and implementation). The results of the mentoring program indicate that the teachers have a good foundation in writing scientific papers. However, they are still hampered by busy administrative routines. The training aims to stimulate writing enthusiasm and bridge the realization of book chapters among teachers. This mentoring is expected to have a positive impact on improving the quality of teachers' scientific work and improving the learning process at school. In addition, this program also aims to build a sustainable writing culture among educators.

This community service program is designed to address the problem of low understanding of MA Taruna Islam Kraksaan students regarding the process of psychological development and self-potential. Many students do not understand the rhythm of development, abilities, and past experiences as important components in the formation of identity, which causes a lack of self-confidence, learning motivation, and ability adaptation. The main objective of this activity is to help students understand the laws of developmental rhythm, the law of survival, and the law of self-development so that they can gradually optimize their potential. Using qualitative methods, mentoring is carried out through lectures, group discussions, observations, interviews, and documentation. This ensures that students not only get theory but also engage in a reflective and participatory process. This program really helps improve students' understanding of self-development, as shown by increased self-confidence, motivation to learn, self-reflection skills, and readiness to face academic and social challenges. In addition, students show a more positive and adaptive attitude towards their potential in academic, emotional, and social terms.

This study focuses on mentoring activities for male and female students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Khalafiyah Syafi’iyyah Zainul Hasan Genggong related to children’s development during the school period. The main issue identified is the lack of optimal learning motivation and independence among students, which affects their academic achievement and character formation. The purpose of this study is to improve students’ observation skills, creativity, critical thinking, emotional regulation, social interaction, and learning motivation in an integrated manner. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with observation, interviews, and in-depth documentation as the primary data collection techniques. The findings indicate a significant improvement in students’ concentration, creative expression through drawing, logical thinking, emotional stability, harmonious social interaction, as well as motivation and discipline in learning. The mentoring activities provide a sustainable positive impact on students’ psychological growth and holistic development within the madrasah environment

This study focuses on mentoring activities for male and female students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Khalafiyah Syafi’iyyah Zainul Hasan Genggong related to children’s development during the school period. The main issue identified is the lack of optimal learning motivation and independence among students, which affects their academic achievement and character formation. The purpose of this study is to improve students’ observation skills, creativity, critical thinking, emotional regulation, social interaction, and learning motivation in an integrated manner. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with observation, interviews, and in-depth documentation as the primary data collection techniques. The findings indicate a significant improvement in students’ concentration, creative expression through drawing, logical thinking, emotional stability, harmonious social interaction, as well as motivation and discipline in learning. The mentoring activities provide a sustainable positive impact on students’ psychological growth and holistic development within the madrasah environment

Mathematics is often considered one of the most challenging subjects because it requires strong spatial and cognitive abilities, especially in geometry, which involves three-dimensional concepts. Traditional teaching methods, such as textbook illustrations and verbal explanations, are often insufficient to help students understand abstract geometric concepts. The advancement of technology, particularly Augmented Reality (AR), offers innovative learning opportunities that combine real-world environments with digital content to enhance students’ understanding through interactive visualization. This community service activity aimed to explore teachers’ perceptions of using the GLARE (Geometry Learning using Augmented Reality Experience) application as a teaching aid in geometry learning. The program included training sessions, mentoring, and discussions with mathematics teachers at the secondary school level. The results showed that teachers had positive perceptions of using AR-based learning media, considering it effective in improving students’ conceptual understanding, engagement, and learning motivation. However, challenges remain regarding limited technical skills and school facilities for AR implementation. Overall, this program contributed to increasing teachers’ competence in integrating digital technology into mathematics education and promoting innovative, interactive, and technology-based learning approaches

Learning Indonesian language and literature in elementary schools plays an important role in shaping students' character through the integration of literary works based on local culture. Lampung poetry as a representation of local wisdom contains educational values, such as religiosity, respect for parents, polite language, mutual cooperation, and environmental awareness. This study aims to describe the educational values ​​and local wisdom in Lampung poetry and their relevance to the character formation of elementary school students. The research method used is a literature review by analyzing references in the form of scientific articles, textbooks, Lampung poetry texts, and previous research results related to character education, regional literature, and local wisdom-based learning. The results of the study indicate that Lampung poetry is effective as a literary learning medium to instill character values, especially those in line with the dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile, namely faith and piety, mutual cooperation, creativity, and global diversity. Practical implementation can be done through literary appreciation activities, reflective discussions on cultural values, and assignments to write poetry based on students' local experiences. The conclusion of this study confirms that systematically integrating Lampung poetry into Indonesian language learning has significant potential to strengthen students' character education while preserving local culture amidst the challenges of globalization.  

This study aims to conduct a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis on Transformational Leadership (TL), based on empirical research. Despite extensive studies on TL in recent decades, comprehensive research remains limited. The methodology used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of articles containing “Transformational Leadership” in the title, abstract, or keywords, sourced from the Scopus database, which yielded 1,297 publications from 1977 to 2025. The data were analyzed using VOSviewer software. The findings suggest that TL is an innovative model in vocational education, bridging industrial systems with academic environments for authentic, practice-based learning. However, challenges include limited resources, insufficient instructor training, and inadequate institutional support. Recent innovations, such as advanced ICT, holographic technology for real-time interaction, and digital twins for process optimization, have enhanced the model's effectiveness. The study also discusses the conceptual framework of TL. This research uses the Scopus database, and future studies could broaden its scope by incorporating other databases like Web of Science. Practically, the study’s findings suggest integrating modern pedagogical strategies, including gamification, simulation, and project-based learning, to enhance student engagement and understanding of manufacturing processes. Socially, it encourages educational institutions to invest in infrastructure, strengthen industry partnerships, and provide continuous instructor training. This study highlights the growing global research on TL and calls for deeper exploration of the topic in existing literature.

This study aims to explore students’ perceptions of the implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile Reinforcement Project (P5) based on deep learning within the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subject at SMA Fajrul Islam. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with data collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. Interviews were conducted with 10 students from grades X and XI. The findings indicate that students perceive the deep learning–based P5 as a more meaningful and enjoyable learning process. They reported feeling more motivated to participate in project activities. However, several students also mentioned challenges such as the need for more intensive guidance, differences in group members’ discipline, and project-related costs that they considered burdensome. Overall, students’ perceptions of this learning model are positive, as it is viewed as effective in enhancing understanding, participation, and character development in alignment with the goals of the P5 program.  

The utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace has expanded rapidly, focusing not only on improving efficiency but also on strengthening human resource capacity. This review article aims to analyze the contribution of AI in supporting the development of soft skills and the formation of adaptive professional personalities. The method employed is a literature review of academic publications related to the use of AI in developing nontechnical competencies. The findings indicate that AI has been proven to enhance efficiency and productivity through the automation of routine tasks, faster data analysis, and more precise decision-making support. However, the success of AI implementation does not lie in replacing human roles but rather in harmonizing the functions of machine intelligence with the unique abilities of humans, such as empathy, intuition, creativity, and ethical reasoning. Human–AI collaboration emerges as a key approach to ensuring that technology remains human-centered, enabling digital transformation to proceed ethically, inclusively, and sustainably. Additional findings show that AI is capable of providing personalized learning, real-time feedback, and contextual simulations that effectively train communication, collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Human-centered AI integration also supports the development of professional personalities that are adaptive and responsive to change.

The development of digital technology is transforming various aspects of life, including education, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a significant innovation that has a profound impact. Socialization activities on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at SMKN 4 Kota Bekasi aim to enhance technology literacy among students and educators. These activities aim to enhance the understanding and awareness of students and educators at SMKN 4 Kota Bekasi regarding the basic concepts of AI, its benefits and risks, as well as how to integrate it wisely into the learning process. The activities also aim to build awareness of the importance of adapting to technology and to encourage innovation in the field of education. The methods used in the socialization activities include material presentations, interactive discussions, and demonstrations of AI applications in education. The results of the activities show an increase in participants' understanding of the potential and challenges of AI, as well as readiness to utilize AI in the learning process. This socialization serves as an initial step in building an educational environment that is adaptive to technological developments and capable of producing a competent generation in the digital era.

Teacher competency development is an important aspect in improving the quality of learning. The program of Kemahiran Mengajar Aplikasi Lapangan (KEMAL) is designed to provide hands-on teaching experience for students of Universitas Muslim Maros at MAS Darussalam Maros, South Sulawesi. The aim of this activity is to improve pedagogical competence, creativity in learning methods, and classroom management of students through participatory interactions with supervising teachers, principals, and students. The methods used include field observation, preparation of action plans, teaching practice, intensive mentoring, evaluation, and reflection. The results of this community service show an increase in students’ competence in compiling teaching materials, managing classes, and implementing creative learning strategies that are adaptive to students’ character. The active involvement of the school community encourages the creation of a participatory and conducive learning atmosphere. The implications of this activity show that the integration of field practice with a collaborative and reflective approach is effective in shaping the professionalism of prospective teachers and improving the quality of learning in partner schools. The novelty of this program lies in its sustainable and contextual participatory mentoring model.

Islamic education has a strategic role in shaping the character, morality, and spirituality of students, but it is faced with complex challenges in the era of social, cultural, and technological transformation. The low pedagogic and professional competence of some teachers, the limitations of digital literacy, the dominance of conventional learning methods, and a less contextual curriculum are significant obstacles. This service program is designed to improve the competence of madrasah teachers through participatory training approaches, intensive mentoring, and strengthening learning communities based on the concepts of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) and Professional Learning Community (PLC). Activities include initial assessments, competency workshops, the use of learning technology, weekly mentoring, and pre-test and post-test evaluations. The results showed a significant increase in pedagogic competence (28%) and mastery of technology (34%), accompanied by positive changes in motivation, innovative attitudes, and awareness of contextualization of teaching materials. However, time constraints, variations in digital literacy, and institutional support are obstacles that need to be overcome through synergy between stakeholders. These findings underscore the importance of continuous, reflective, and contextual coaching models to strengthen the role of teachers as agents of change in Islamic education.

This research is motivated by the importance of managerial skills in improving business productivity and efficiency, particularly in the entrepreneurial sector, which faces the challenges of competition, market changes, and limited resources. The objective of this study is to analyze the role of managerial skills development and its contribution to optimizing entrepreneurial performance. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), which examines various relevant scientific publications and then categorizes the findings to obtain a comprehensive overview of effective strategies for improving managerial competency. The results indicate that technical skills, human relations skills, and conceptual skills play a significant role in supporting decision-making processes, resource management, and adapting business strategies to business dynamics. The findings also indicate that training, mentoring, continuous learning, and the use of technology are development strategies capable of significantly increasing productivity and efficiency. The implications of this research emphasize that improving managerial skills is a strategic necessity for entrepreneurs to strengthen competitiveness, increase operational effectiveness, and promote business sustainability. Furthermore, this research provides a basis for the development of more structured training programs and supporting policies to strengthen the managerial capacity of entrepreneurs.

This community engagement program aims to analyze and strengthen institutional synergy among the Special Crimes Division, the Civil and Administrative Affairs Division, and the Intelligence Division of the Palangka Raya District Prosecutor’s Office through a community-organizing framework and participatory collaboration. The initiative stems from a strategic need to optimize coordination, enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement, and foster the development of an integrated work pattern that is responsive to the complexities of contemporary legal issues. Using the participatory action research (PAR) method, the program was implemented through participatory assessments, thematic discussions, field observations, case simulations, and the strengthening of legal administration, all of which collectively contributed to substantial improvements in analytical capacity, professionalism, and cross-divisional communication patterns. The findings indicate that synergy across divisions not only enhances the technical efficiency of case handling but also generates institutional social change through the establishment of new work routines, the emergence of local leaders, and the strengthening of internal social capital. Theoretically, these outcomes reinforce perspectives from collaborative governance, organizational learning, and institutional change, which emphasize that institutional transformation can only be achieved through functional integration, knowledge exchange, and the cultivation of a collaborative institutional culture. This program recommends the institutionalization of coordination procedures, the utilization of information technology as a tool for data integration, and the implementation of continuous synergistic training to sustain the changes achieved. Consequently, this engagement contributes both empirically and conceptually to the development of an adaptive, integrated law enforcement model aimed at improving the quality of public service delivery.

This community engagement program aims to analyze and strengthen institutional synergy among the Special Crimes Division, the Civil and Administrative Affairs Division, and the Intelligence Division of the Palangka Raya District Prosecutor’s Office through a community-organizing framework and participatory collaboration. The initiative stems from a strategic need to optimize coordination, enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement, and foster the development of an integrated work pattern that is responsive to the complexities of contemporary legal issues. Using the participatory action research (PAR) method, the program was implemented through participatory assessments, thematic discussions, field observations, case simulations, and the strengthening of legal administration, all of which collectively contributed to substantial improvements in analytical capacity, professionalism, and cross-divisional communication patterns. The findings indicate that synergy across divisions not only enhances the technical efficiency of case handling but also generates institutional social change through the establishment of new work routines, the emergence of local leaders, and the strengthening of internal social capital. Theoretically, these outcomes reinforce perspectives from collaborative governance, organizational learning, and institutional change, which emphasize that institutional transformation can only be achieved through functional integration, knowledge exchange, and the cultivation of a collaborative institutional culture. This program recommends the institutionalization of coordination procedures, the utilization of information technology as a tool for data integration, and the implementation of continuous synergistic training to sustain the changes achieved. Consequently, this engagement contributes both empirically and conceptually to the development of an adaptive, integrated law enforcement model aimed at improving the quality of public service delivery.

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology offers new opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning processes. However, the level of understanding and utilization of AI in vocational school environments remains varied. The socialization activity on the use of AI at SMK Negeri 4 Padangsidimpuan was carried out as an effort to improve digital literacy, pedagogical competence, and the skills of both students and teachers in effectively utilizing AI technology. The activity methods included material presentation, demonstrations of educational AI applications, and hands-on practice using several AI platforms for material creation, data analysis, and learning support. The results showed an improvement in teachers' and students' understanding of basic AI concepts, their ability to use AI tools in teaching, and increased motivation to integrate AI into the learning process. This socialization activity is expected to serve as an initial step in developing an adaptive, innovative, and technology-based learning ecosystem that aligns with the needs of the digital era.