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This study aims to: (1) describe the Arabic learning outcomes of boarding students at MAS DDI Pattojo; (2) describe the Arabic learning outcomes of non-boarding students; and (3) compare the learning outcomes of both groups. The research used a quantitative method with sociological and pedagogical approaches. The population consisted of 77 students from grades X and XI, with a saturated sampling technique involving 45 boarding students and 32 non-boarding students. Data were collected through observation, tests, and documentation, while data analysis applied descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The findings show that both groups demonstrated relatively low performance in Arabic reading skills (mahārah qirā’ah). Boarding students achieved an average score of 30.89, while non-boarding students obtained an average score of 29.69. Furthermore, the Mann-Whitney U test revealed no significant difference between the two groups, as indicated by an Asymp. Sig. value of 0.615, which is greater than 0.05. These results indicate that the place of residence, whether boarding or non-boarding, is not a major factor influencing Arabic learning outcomes at MAS DDI Pattojo, suggesting that other educational or instructional factors may play a more significant role.

In the era of globalization and rapid technological advancement, Indonesia’s indigenous culture faces various challenges that may gradually erode traditional values within society, particularly among the younger generation. Local cultural diversity represents a vital national asset that must be preserved and sustained through strategic efforts, one of which is education. Social studies education plays an important role in instilling students’ knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of local cultural diversity as an essential component of national identity. This article aims to examine the contribution of social studies education to the development of students’ character through respect for cultural diversity in their surrounding environment, the cultivation of tolerance, and the enhancement of cultural awareness. The study adopts a qualitative descriptive approach using a literature review methodology by analyzing relevant academic sources, including books, journal articles, and previous research findings. The results reveal that integrating local culture and indigenous knowledge into social studies learning can strengthen students’ social awareness, deepen their understanding of cultural values, and foster responsible, empathetic, and tolerant character traits. Moreover, the effectiveness of local culture–based social studies education is strongly influenced by the role of teachers as facilitators, motivators, and role models who provide contextual, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences for students.  

Abstract: The promotion of religious moderation in society can prevent potential conflicts and build bridges of brotherhood between religious communities. Likewise, the IAKN Tarutung Postgraduate Christian religious education masters study program through Community Service activities in Doloksanggul sub-district, Humbang Hasundutan Regency. Community service activities participants consist of lecturers and students. Through this activity, the Christian religious education Masters Study Program also carried out research aimed at finding out the benefits of socializing religious moderation in Doloksanggul Village, Humbang Hasundutan Regency. The material content of religious socialization activities contains 4 indicators as follows: 1. Teaching the ability to live with differences, 2. Building mutual trust, 3. Mutual understanding, 4. Being respectful of each other. This method of implementing community service applies the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method. Community service activities will be carried out from May to August 2024 with a target group of 33 adult people. The community is taught to understand the 4 indicators above through the guidance of the Community service activities team. The benefits of socializing religious moderation in Doloksanggul Village, Humbang Hasundutan Regency can be seen from the number of respondents who answered the question yes on average, 31.6 with a percentage of 95.85%, while the number of respondents who answered no was 1.4 with a percentage of 4.15%. This means that the material content of religious moderation socialization activities in Doloksanggul Village, Humbang Hasundutan Regency is very useful in preventing potential conflicts and building bridges of brotherhood between religious communities.

Madrasahs play a strategic role in shaping the moral character of young generations amid the challenges of the digital era, particularly Generation Alpha, who grow up in an environment dominated by technology. This community service activity aims to analyze and strengthen the role of Madrasah Baitul Mu’minin in Ngemplak Village in forming the moral character (akhlaq) of Generation Alpha through a Qur’anic empowerment approach. This program employed a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, involving madrasah caregivers, teachers (ustadz and ustadzah), students, and parents. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The results indicate that Madrasah Baitul Mu’minin plays a significant role in strengthening the moral character of Generation Alpha through Qur’an-based learning that emphasizes understanding and value implementation, consistent religious habituation, and exemplary behavior of educators. The Qur’anic empowerment approach proved effective in internalizing Qur’anic values and fostering moral awareness among students. Furthermore, the madrasah functions as a moral and spiritual development center that helps counterbalance the negative impacts of digital technology. These findings highlight the importance of non-formal madrasahs as adaptive bases for Islamic character education in responding to contemporary challenges.

This study aims to determine how the implementation of the cooperative learning model can contribute to students' cognitive development in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) at SMA Negeri 1 Kasihan. The background of this study is based on the low level of active student involvement in the PAI learning process, which is still dominated by conventional lecture methods. The study used a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation of PAI teachers and grade 11 students. The results showed that the implementation of cooperative learning encouraged students to be more active in discussions, think critically, and understand religious concepts in depth. This model also improved social skills, responsibility, and collaboration among students. Thus, cooperative learning not only strengthens the cognitive domain but also develops students' affective and psychomotor aspects in a balanced manner. These findings demonstrate that cooperative learning is effectively used in PAI learning as an effort to create an interactive, collaborative, and meaningful learning process.

The Integration of technology in the education sector is a crucial strategy for addressing the challenges of the Industrial Revolution 4.0. This study aims to develop and examine the effectiveness of "Physical Changes of the Earth’s Environment" learning media by utilizing the interactive features of the ClassPoint platform and Edpuzzle videos in 5th-grade elementary school. The method employed is library research with a qualitative-descriptive approach, conducted through content analysis of various relevant scientific literatures from the last five years. The research findings indicate that the synergy between ClassPoint and Edpuzzle is capable of transforming abstract science materials into more concrete and engaging content for students. ClassPoint plays a role in creating a participatory digital classroom through various real-time interaction formats, while Edpuzzle reorients video-viewing activities into an active learning process through embedded question features that stimulate critical thinking. Overall, the use of these interactive media has positive implications for the escalation of active participation, concentration, and the depth of students' conceptual understanding. This study concludes that the development of ClassPoint and Edpuzzle-based learning innovations is an effective and relevant strategic step in improving the quality standards of science education in elementary schools.

Science learning in elementary schools, especially regarding the material on changes in the state of matter, requires media that can present concepts in a concrete and interesting way so So that it is easy for students to understand. This research aims to develop a science learning medium about changes in the states of matter through BrainPOP animated videos equipped with interactive questions for fourth-grade elementary school students, and to evaluate the level of feasibility and studentThis research focuses on students’ feedback toward the developed learning media. It adopts a The research and development (R&D) methodology based on the ADDIE model includes steps such as needs analysis, instructional design, product development, implementation, and evaluation. The students involved in the research were in fourth grade  elementary school students, fourth-grade teachers, and validators from material experts and media experts. The process of data collection involved multiple methods such as direct observation, in-depth interviews, and the distribution of questionnaires obtained were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative descriptive techniques. The results of the study indicate that the developed learning media is classified as very feasible based on validation provided by material experts and media experts. In addition, the results of limited trials indicate that students gave a very positive response to the use of these learning media. Therefore, science learning media based on BrainPOP animated videos and interactive questions can be considered a feasible alternative to increase the interest and understanding of fourth-grade elementary school students.

Generation Z faces various challenges in determining their life direction amidst increasingly complex technological developments and social dynamics. As part of this generation, 12th-grade Vocational High School (SMK) students are in a crucial transition phase towards the world of work and further education, thus requiring the strengthening of a clear life purpose based on Islamic values. This community service activity aims to strengthen the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in shaping the life purpose of vocational high school students as an effort to create competitive Muslim youth. The community service activity was carried out at SMK Abdi Negara Tangerang, targeting 12th-grade students using an educational, participatory, and reflective approach. The implementation methods included interactive lectures, discussions, self-reflection, and mentoring linked to the values ​​of Islamic Religious Education. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, short interviews, and documentation, while data analysis used a qualitative descriptive approach. The results of the activity showed an increase in students' understanding of the importance of having a directed life purpose that is aligned with the values ​​of faith, morals, and social responsibility. In addition, students showed increased motivation, awareness of their potential, and readiness to face the future. This activity also strengthens the role of Islamic Religious Education as a means of character development and life orientation for students. Thus, this community service activity makes a positive contribution to shaping a young generation of Muslims with character, competitiveness, and a clear purpose in life.

This study addresses low student engagement and high levels of boredom in entrepreneurship courses that rely heavily on one-way PowerPoint-based lectures. Preliminary observations in-dicated that 80% of students experienced low motivation and difficulty generating innovative business ideas. The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of gamification on student learning motivation and business creativity.A quantitative approach was employed using a pre-experimental (One-Group Pretest–Posttest design). The sample consisted of 25 students selected through total sampling. Gamification elements, including: points, badges, and leaderboards, were integrated into the learning process to replace conventional lecture methods.The findings indicate that the implementation of gamification significantly trans-formed student learning behavior and classroom dynamics. Students shifted from passive disengagement, characterized by limited interaction and high distraction levels, to proactive participation. Verbal interactions increased substantially, moving beyond administrative ques-tions toward meaningful business discussions. Students demonstrated heightened engagement and responsiveness during learning activities. The gamified learning environment also fostered a safe space for creative experimentation, enabling students to take entrepreneurial risks without fear of academic or financial failure. Improvements were observed across key di-mensions of business creativity, including fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. The study concludes that gamification is an effective pedagogical strategy for enhancing student motivation and business creativity in entrepreneurship education. By transforming learning from a passive knowledge-transfer model into an experiential and interactive process, gami-fication supports the development of an entrepreneurial mindset among digital native students.

This community service activity was conducted at Plamongansari Urban Village, Semarang City, focusing on administrative and general public services. The identified issues included administrative service mechanisms, employee performance, utilization of service technology, and bureaucratic mechanisms in public administration. The objective of this community service was to describe and analyze the administrative and general service processes through direct assistance activities carried out by students. The method used was a participatory approach involving observation, direct assistance, and active involvement in administrative services at the urban village office. The results showed that administrative service mechanisms were implemented with clear procedures, the performance of public service personnel was relatively good, the utilization of service technology supported administrative efficiency, and bureaucratic mechanisms contributed to service orderliness. This community service activity also enhanced the awareness of public service personnel regarding professionalism, discipline, and community-oriented services. Therefore, this community service contributes to improving the quality of public services at Plamongansari Urban Village.

Personality development is a fundamental aspect in the formation of nursing students as prospective professional nurses, especially in services in the Emergency Unit (ER). The personality of nurses in the ER is reflected in the ability to think critically, effectively communicate, caring attitudes, and professional performance that supports the quality of service. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge of nursing students about personality development in the ER through educational video media. The method used is health education with a pre-test and post-test design involving 19 nursing students. The results of the activity showed an increase in the average score of student knowledge from 14.58 in the pre-test to 19.16 in the post-test. These findings indicate that educational video media is effective in increasing students' understanding of the role of critical thinking, communication, caring, and performance in the ER. In addition, this activity also contributes to strengthening student readiness to face the challenges of clinical practice in an emergency environment. Thus, the use of video media as an educational means can be an innovative strategy in supporting the personality development of nursing students, as well as strengthening the professional competencies needed in emergency health services.

Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW constitutes a fundamental source of Islamic teachings that plays a crucial role in shaping value systems, particularly in the field of education. One of the most essential hadiths in Islamic educational discourse is Ṭalabul ‘Ilmi Farīḍah ‘Alā Kulli Muslim, which emphasizes the obligation of seeking knowledge for every Muslim. This article aims to comprehensively examine the ethics of seeking knowledge from the perspective of this hadith and its relevance to academic life among university students. This study employs a library research method by analyzing hadith compilations, classical and contemporary hadith commentaries, and scholarly literature in Islamic education. The findings indicate that the hadith Ṭalabul ‘Ilmi Farīḍah ‘Alā Kulli Muslim not only establishes the obligation of acquiring knowledge but also embodies fundamental principles of academic ethics, including sincerity, perseverance, honesty, respect for educators, and responsibility in applying knowledge. These ethical values remain highly relevant in fostering an academic culture of integrity within higher education institutions.

Philosophy learning has a strategic role in shaping students' critical, reflective, and rational thinking skills. However, the main challenge faced in this learning process is to determine assessment and evaluation methods that are in accordance with the character of philosophy that are abstract and argumentative. This study aims to describe the method, assessment, and evaluation of philosophy learning based on the results of an in-depth interview with STISIP lecturer Syamsul Ulum. The research approach used is qualitative with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, so that a comprehensive picture of philosophy learning practices in higher education is obtained. The results of the study show that discussion methods, case studies, and critical reflection are the most effective approaches in improving the quality of philosophy learning. The assessment is more focused on the student's thinking process, not solely on the final result, while the evaluation is directed at changing the way of thinking and the intellectual maturity of the students. These findings confirm that philosophy learning is not only oriented towards mastery of the material, but also on the formation of a critical, reflective, and ethical mindset that is an important provision for students in dealing with the complexities of academic and social life. Thus, philosophy learning plays a role as a means of intellectual development as well as student morals.

Islamic Educational Philosophy holds a pivotal role in directing the learning process to remain consistent with Islamic principles. This article seeks to explore how the values of Islamic Educational Philosophy are implemented in the learning activities at the Institute of KH Ahmad Sanusi, with a focus on fourth-semester students. The study adopts a qualitative approach using a descriptive-analytical design based on library research and the examination of instructional practices. The results reveal that Islamic Educational Philosophy serves as a conceptual framework for determining and applying learning strategies, including discussion and inquiry-based learning, which foster active participation, critical thinking, and the internalization of Islamic values. Learning assessment is carried out in a comprehensive manner by addressing cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains through individual assignments, collaborative tasks, formal examinations, and academic writing activities. Moreover, the emphasis on self-reflection (muhasabah) enhances students’ awareness of their moral and spiritual responsibilities in the process of seeking knowledge. The application of Islamic Educational Philosophy is therefore expected to support the development of students who are intellectually competent, morally grounded, and reflectively aware as future educators and Muslim intellectuals.

This study aims to provide learning for hair dressing beginners in performing smoothing treatments on sensitive hair. The technique of using Hair Mask plays an important role in creating the illusion of firm eye folds, thus giving the impression of larger and more expressive eyes. This study uses an experimental method with a quantitative approach involving 4 models with sensitive and damaged hair to be assessed by 16 AKS Ibu Kartini Makeup students. The results of the study showed that the use of Hair Masks on sensitive hair is very necessary to coat the hair pigment before being exposed to smoothing cosmetics. These results can be proven that the success of student practice using Hair Masks is worth (X2) 31% compared to before using Hair Masks (X1) with an average value of 55%. It turns out that this technique is more effective and efficient in increasing success in smoothing because it reduces the risk of hair breakage. (p-value = 0.014). From this study it can be concluded that the use of Hair Masks on smoothing sensitive/damaged hair. This lesson makes a fairly good contribution to AKS Ibu Kartini students to be able to improve skills in smoothing sensitive hair.

This study examines the integration of social activities and leadership values in shaping the character of students by the PIJAR Semarang Community as a form of community-based non-formal education. The background of this study stems from the increasing problems with student character, such as low empathy, responsibility, and self-confidence, as well as the increasing cases of violence and bullying in the educational environment. These conditions indicate that formal education has not been fully able to address the challenges of shaping student character. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The research was conducted at the PIJAR Semarang Community by involving community managers, volunteers, and students as research subjects. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation of activities, and documentation to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the character-building process. The results of the study show that the PIJAR Semarang Community integrates social activities and leadership values through academic and non-academic learning programs that are designed to be contextual and participatory. Social activities such as play-based learning, social action, field trips, art performances, and leadership training are the main media for instilling character values. The character values developed include responsibility, cooperation, empathy, discipline, and self-confidence. Leadership values are instilled through habit formation, volunteer role models, providing opportunities for participation, and the active involvement of students in every activity. This study also found several obstacles in the form of differences in student character, limited resources, and low self-confidence among some students in leadership. To overcome these obstacles, the PIJAR Semarang Community implemented intensive mentoring, motivation building, and adjustments to activities to make them more inclusive. Overall, this study confirms that the integration of social activities and leadership values in community-based non-formal education plays an important role in the holistic and sustainable character building of students.

The rapid advancement of social media platforms has reshaped how people form and express their identities within digital environments, especially among university students. This research seeks to examine the extent to which personal use of social media influences the development of personal branding among students in the Digital Communication and Media Program at IPB University Vocational School. A quantitative research method with a survey approach was applied, involving 71 participants selected through random sampling techniques. Data collection was carried out using an online questionnaire employing a four-point Likert scale, and the data were analyzed through various statistical tests including validity and reliability assessments, classical assumption tests, Pearson correlation, simple linear regression, and determination coefficient using SPSS software. The results demonstrate that personal engagement with social media has a significant and positive relationship with students’ personal branding. Students who post consistently, produce high-quality content, and engage positively with audiences tend to project a stronger professional persona. Overall, the findings indicate that social media serves not only as a means of communication but also as an essential medium for developing one’s reputation and professional credibility in the digital age.  

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a form of evaluation that demands the physical and mental readiness of nursing students. Academic pressure, the demands of clinical performance, and the fear of failure can trigger anxiety, potentially disrupting sleep patterns. Poor sleep patterns can impact nursing students' concentration, memory, and academic performance.  This study used a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The population of this study were students of the Faculty of Nursing, Muhammadiyah University of Semarang who were taking the OSCE exam. The sample size was 119 respondents, taken using a proportionate random sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) questionnaire to measure anxiety levels and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to assess sleep patterns. Data analysis was carried out univariately and bivariately using the Spearman Rank statistical test. The results showed that most respondents were 20 years old (83.2%) and female (82.4%). Most students experienced mild anxiety (43.7%) and had good sleep quality (58.8%). The Spearman Rank test results showed a correlation value (r) = 0.898 with a p-value = 0.000 (p <0.05), which means there is a very strong and significant relationship between students' anxiety levels and sleep patterns in facing the OSCE exam.  There is a very strong and significant relationship between students' anxiety levels and sleep patterns during the OSCE.

Amaliyah tadris or teaching practice is an activity in the form of teaching practice carried out by someone in a guided manner to acquire skills in giving lessons and taken within a certain time as one of the requirements for fulfilling the program. Amaliyah tadris is an important program that is taught to students to improve student competence in order to become professional teachers, and as a provision to prepare for the delivery of their knowledge to students or the public, especially in terms of education. Based on the problems above, this study has 3 objectives related to the research focus of the Implementation of the Amaliyah Tadris Program to Improve Student Competence in Teaching Class XI at MAN 5 Jombang. The research objectives are 1) to describe and explain the implementation of the amaliyah tadris program at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 5 Jombang. 2) To describe and explain efforts to improve student competence in teaching at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 5 Jombang. 3) To describe and explain the supporting and inhibiting factors for implementing the amaliyah tadris program to improve student competence in teaching Class XI at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 5 Jombang. The type of research used in this research is field research. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection was carried out using interviews, observation techniques, and documentation. Informants in this study consisted of Deputy Head of Student Affairs, Head of the Amaliyah Tadris Program, Madrasah Teachers where the Amaliyah Tadris program was implemented, Students. The data collected for observation and interviews were analyzed using data source triangulation analysis techniques. Based on the results of the study it was found that: Micro teaching at MAN 5 Jombang is packaged in the form of the Amaliyah Tadris program or teaching practice. For this program conceptualized by group division. Each group consists of 8 members and is placed in 18 TPQ Institutions. Placement at the TPQ institution also has conditions with a distance of 5-7 km from MAN 5 Jombang.  

Academic stress is a common type of stress experienced by students, which greatly affects their self-esteem. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-esteem and academic stress levels among students. This study used a quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach and probability sampling technique. The sample consisted of 101 respondents from a total of 132 students. Data analysis was performed using Spearman's rank correlation test. The results showed a weak and negative relationship between self-esteem and academic stress levels with a p-value of 0.000 (p˂ 0.05) and a correlation coefficient (r) = -0.385. There is a relationship between self-esteem and academic stress levels in students, where low self-esteem is associated with higher academic stress levels.