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Bilingual instruction is a learning strategy that can help students understand learning materials while bridging the gap between the language used at school and the language spoken in daily life. This study aims to analyze the effect of bilingual instruction on students' understanding of the Ecosystem topic at SDK Gusung Karang, Koja Gete Village. The study was motivated by the fact that students predominantly use the Sikka language in their daily communication, making it difficult for them to understand lessons delivered solely in Indonesian. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The research participants consisted of the fourth-grade homeroom teacher and fourth-grade students at SDK Gusung Karang. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation and analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing techniques. The findings indicate that bilingual instruction has a positive impact on students' understanding of the Ecosystem topic. The use of the Sikka language helps students comprehend basic concepts, increases classroom participation, and enhances their confidence during the learning process. Meanwhile, Indonesian strengthens students' mastery of scientific terminology and academic language skills. Although students still experience difficulties in consistently using scientific terms in Indonesian, bilingual instruction improves their understanding and connects learning concepts with their real-life experiences. The effectiveness of this strategy depends on teachers' ability to manage language switching in a structured and consistent manner.

This study was motivated by the fact that students still experience difficulties in understanding Nahwu and Shorof despite studying both sciences in Islamic boarding schools. The purpose of this research was to examine the perspectives of Arabic language, Nahwu, and Shorof teachers regarding the importance of Nahwu and Shorof in Arabic language learning, their understanding of the concepts and applications, and the effectiveness of learning implementation at Madrasah Aliyah Al-Hidayah East Tanjung Jabung. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach using interviews, observations, and documentation as data collection techniques. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The findings revealed that teachers considered Nahwu and Shorof as the fundamental basis of Arabic language learning because these sciences regulate sentence structures, word transformations, and meanings in Arabic texts. Teachers believed that mastery of Nahwu and Shorof is essential for understanding the Qur’an, hadith, and classical Islamic books. The learning process was considered fairly effective since many students already had prior knowledge from pesantren education and showed progress during the learning process. However, the effectiveness of learning still faced several obstacles, including low student motivation, differences in students’ basic abilities, limited learning time, and the complexity of the material. This study concludes that improving the quality of Nahwu and Shorof learning requires more varied teaching methods, continuous motivation, regular material reinforcement, and stronger institutional support.

Scientific articles not only function as a medium for conveying information but also as a representation of the author’s academic credibility and intellectual authority within the scientific community. In academic writing, language plays a crucial role in shaping the author’s identity, reliability, and scholarly position. This research aims to conceptually examine the relationship between linguistic choices and the construction of authority in Indonesian-language scientific articles. The study employs a library research method with a critical discourse analysis approach toward various references related to functional linguistics, discourse studies, and ethics in academic writing. The findings indicate that academic authority is constructed through several linguistic aspects, including lexical precision, grammatical objectivity, cohesion and coherence of ideas, as well as a careful epistemological attitude that remains open to alternative interpretations and scientific dialogue. In addition, the use of formal, systematic, and evidence-based language contributes significantly to strengthening the legitimacy of scientific arguments. Within this framework, language is not merely a communication tool used to present ideas, but also an instrument for legitimizing knowledge and reinforcing the author’s credibility, reliability, and authority in academic discourse. Therefore, mastery of academic language becomes an essential component in producing quality scientific articles.

This study analyzes the urgency of synergy between the conceptual foundations of student management and strategic planning in the educational environment as an effort to optimize the potential of students. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach through literature study, with secondary data obtained from journal articles, books, and related literature. This study reveals that the success of student management does not only depend on mastery of the theory of educational service principles, but is also largely determined by the accuracy of planning steps, including needs analysis, recruitment, orientation, and student distribution systems. The results of the study show that the alignment between philosophical foundations and systematic managerial procedures is a crucial factor in creating a positive learning ecosystem and supporting the effective achievement of national educational goals. Through this integration, the policies implemented by educational institutions will be more representative in ensuring the comprehensive development of students' interests and talents.

Printing businesses such as Anugerah Digital Printing Maumere face increasingly fierce competition, yet many have not fully implemented the concept of competitive human resources effectively. This study aims to analyze the role of competitive human resources in improving service quality and work productivity. The method used involves direct interviews with management and literature studies. The results indicate that the current condition of human resources still faces several challenges, including a lack of mastery of new technology, limited creativity and innovation, and a need for improved discipline. The efforts undertaken to address these issues include skills training and development, provision of motivation and rewards, optimization of technology usage, and establishment of a positive work culture. The implementation of these strategies has proven effective in enhancing employee performance and service quality. This research provides practical implications for business owners in their efforts to increase company competitiveness despite limited resources..

This research reconstructs the concept of the ideal human being in Aristotelian philosophy and formulates its implications for contemporary character education. The study is grounded in modern educational challenges that require not only intellectual mastery but also the cultivation of complete character based on virtue. Using library research with a hermeneutic approach, this study critically interprets Aristotle’s key concepts, particularly eudaimonia, phronesis, and virtue ethics, and contextualizes them within current educational needs. Data were collected from relevant primary and secondary literature and analyzed through thematic and conceptual analysis to identify the relationship between Aristotelian ideas and character education. The findings show that the ideal human being, according to Aristotle, is one who achieves eudaimonia through the balanced development of moral and intellectual virtues, guided by phronesis as practical wisdom. Education is therefore understood as a gradual process of character formation through habituation, experience, role modeling, reflection, and ethical deliberation. This study proposes five strategies for Aristotelian character education: virtue habituation, experiential learning, educator role modeling, ethical deliberation, and context-based integral education. The study contributes a virtue-based educational model that emphasizes wisdom, responsibility, virtue, and the realization of the good life within society.

This study aims to examine in depth Problem Based Learning (PBL) as a highly relevant solution for history learning in the 21st century. In the ever-evolving landscape of digital education, history learning is increasingly required to adopt innovative approaches in order to effectively improve student engagement and conceptual understanding. To achieve this goal, this study relies entirely on a systematic literature review method. This article carefully outlines the basic concepts of Problem Based Learning (PBL) from various theoretical and practical perspectives found in scientific literature. Furthermore, it specifically highlights the strong relevance of PBL to the essential characteristics of 21st century history learning, which emphasizes not only mastery of facts but also the development of critical thinking, collaboration skills, and problem-solving abilities. Based on an extensive analysis of various publications, the results of PBL implementation in the context of existing history learning are also discussed, showing the significant potential of this method in developing students' analytical and interpretive abilities. However, the literature review also identified that the implementation of PBL still faces a number of challenges that need to be overcome. In response to these findings, a comprehensive strategy is proposed, based on best practices and recommendations from previous research, to address these challenges.

This study is motivated by the development of digital technology, which has driven a transformation in the learning paradigm from conventional models to more flexible, interactive, and innovative technology-based learning. Changes in student characteristics in the digital era require adaptive learning strategies that are able to improve both the efficiency of the learning process and learning outcomes. This study aims to describe and analyze digital learning strategies in enhancing learning efficiency and their impact on student achievement. The research employs a qualitative approach using a literature review by examining various relevant scientific sources related to the concepts, characteristics, implementation, and impacts of digital learning. The data were analyzed using content analysis techniques to produce a systematic conceptual framework. The findings indicate that systematically designed digital learning strategies can improve conceptual understanding through interactive content delivery, strengthen students’ motivation and independent learning, and enhance retention and learning mastery. Learning efficiency is reflected in flexible access, time optimization, and technology-based assessment. However, its implementation still faces challenges such as limited infrastructure and digital literacy. Therefore, careful planning and the improvement of digital competencies are necessary to ensure that digital learning can be implemented effectively and sustainably in improving the quality of education.

This research explores the narrative of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4:1-16 to dissect the concepts of sin and moral responsibility within a modern Christian context. Amidst the rising tide of individualism and "bystander culture," ethical responsibility toward others is often neglected behind religious formalities. Utilizing a qualitative method with a biblical exegesis approach, this study analyzes narrative structures, the personification of sin, and the dynamics of the dialogue between God and Cain. The findings indicate that sin in this text is understood as a relational failure and a failure of self-mastery, where humans possess the moral authority to conquer destructive impulses. Cain's rhetorical question, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”, is identified as a form of moral erosion leading to social and ecological alienation. However, God’s provision of a “mark” for Cain affirms that divine justice is always accompanied by the grace of providence. This research concludes that moral responsibility is a fundamental essence of humanity that demands the integration of ritual piety and social integrity. These findings are expected to serve as an ethical framework for academic and ecclesiastical communities, particularly in restoring the commitment to be “keepers” of one another amidst contemporary moral crises.

This research explores how the theology of embodiment in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 can serve as a biblical foundation for integrating the embodied dimension in Christian Religious Education (CRE) pedagogy. The research background is the tendency of CRE in Indonesia to be highly cognitive-centric and neglect the embodied dimension, despite contemporary research showing the importance of sensory experience in constructing religious experience. The research objective is to conceptually explore the theological foundation and pedagogical implications of the theology of embodiment for CRE. The research method is library research with grammatical-historical exegesis analysis of 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 and conceptual synthesis with embodied cognition theory and body pedagogics. The findings show that the body has intrinsic sacred value as the temple of the Holy Spirit and the glorification of God occurs explicitly through the body. Religious knowledge is embodied, rooted in sensory-motor experience. The pedagogical implication is that CRE needs to integrate systematic embodied practices such as somatic inversion, participatory rituals, and cultivation of enactive mastery for experientially transformative learning. This research contributes theoretically by bridging biblical exegesis and embodied cognition theory, and provides practical direction for developing holistic CRE that integrates the body as an authentic and biblical medium for learning faith.

Basketball requires mastery of basic technical skills and supportive physical conditions, including agility, which plays a crucial role in dribbling control and game effectiveness. In the extracurricular activities of Stepa Basketball Madiun, agility training has not been applied systematically, necessitating effective training methods to enhance athletes’ abilities. This study aimed to examine the effects of zig-zag run and shuttle run exercises on athletes’ agility and to compare the effectiveness of both exercises. A numerical methodology utilizing a pre-experimental One-Group Pretest–Posttest framework was implemented. The participants comprised 12 athletes between 13 and 15 years of age, who were allocated into two intervention groups. Data were collected using the Edgren Side Step Test before and after six weeks of training, conducted three times per week, and analyzed using t-tests. The results indicated that both exercises significantly improved athletes’ agility, with shuttle run showing a slightly greater improvement than zig-zag run. These findings reinforce the concept that agility can be enhanced through structured training emphasizing directional changes and speed, and provide practical implications for coaches to integrate shuttle run and zig-zag run exercises in training programs to optimize athletes’ performance.

This community service activity aims to socialize the development of Human Resource (HR) competencies in the Fashion Design Department at SMK Al Ihsan to face the transformation of the fashion industry based on digital technology. The main challenge faced is the gap (mismatch) between the school curriculum, which still focuses on conventional production techniques, and the needs of an industry that is now digital and automated. The method used in this activity is a participatory and educational approach that includes four stages: needs observation, delivery of theoretical material (lecturing), focused group discussions (FGD) accompanied by application demonstrations, and evaluation. The results of the activity show an increase in participants' understanding of concepts such as eco-fashion, the creative economy, as well as the introduction of digital technologies like 3D design applications (CLO3D) and digital pattern making. Through the integration of four competency pillars hard skills, soft skills, digital skills, and entrepreneurial skills it is expected that graduate profiles can transform from operational seamstresses into competitive fashionpreneurs in the global market. The conclusion of this activity emphasizes that the Link and Match strategy and mastery of technological literacy are key to effectively reducing the skills gap of students in the Industry 4.0 era.

Psychological well-being is a fundamental construct in individual development; however, within guidance and counseling practice it is often positioned merely as an indirect outcome of problem-focused interventions. Philosophically and empirically, psychological well-being holds substantial potential to be established as a primary goal of guidance and counseling services. This article aims to examine psychological well-being as an axiological objective of guidance and counseling through a philosophy of science perspective supported by recent empirical evidence. The method employed is a literature review of scholarly publications from the last eight years retrieved through Google Scholar. Eleven relevant articles were selected and analyzed using thematic synthesis to identify conceptual patterns and empirical findings related to psychological well-being in the context of guidance and counseling. The results indicate that psychological well-being is conceptualized as a long-term developmental outcome reflecting holistic human functioning, encompassing dimensions such as autonomy, purpose in life, personal growth, environmental mastery, self-acceptance, and positive relations with others. Various guidance and counseling interventions particularly those based on mindfulness and positive psychology interventions have been empirically demonstrated to effectively enhance eudaimonic well-being. From an axiological perspective, psychological well-being possesses strong value foundations and aligns with the ethical mandate of guidance and counseling to promote optimal human development. This article underscores the necessity of a paradigm shift in guidance and counseling practice, moving from a predominantly problem-oriented approach toward a well-being-oriented framework in which psychological well-being is positioned as a central and explicit goal of professional services.  

The Community Service Program (PkM) focused on mentoring storytelling competitions was implemented as an effort to improve students' competence in the art of storytelling, while also supporting their preparation for the FLS3N event. The activity was designed through a series of training sessions that included understanding the concept of storytelling, examples of storytelling practices, hands-on practice, and periodic evaluations. During the mentoring process, students showed progress in terms of story mastery, intonation, expression, and confidence. The approach used encouraged active participation so that participants were able to improve their storytelling techniques based on the feedback provided. The results of this activity show that structured and continuous training can improve students' readiness to present stories in a more communicative and interesting manner in upcoming competitions.

This study aims to conceptually examine the role of visual media in Arabic vocabulary learning and its relevance in the context of education in the digital era. Vocabulary mastery is a fundamental component in learning Arabic; however, in practice, vocabulary learning often encounters various challenges, such as the abstract nature of vocabulary, low student motivation, and the dominance of conventional teaching methods. This study employed a qualitative approach using library research. Data were obtained through a review of relevant scholarly sources, including books, journal articles, and previous research related to visual media and Arabic language learning. Data were collected through documentation techniques and analyzed using content analysis to examine the concepts, roles, and effectiveness of visual media in Arabic vocabulary instruction. The findings indicate that visual media, both conventional and digital, play a significant role in improving vocabulary comprehension, strengthening memory retention, and increasing students’ motivation and engagement in the learning process. Visual media also help transform abstract vocabulary into more concrete and contextual representations, making learning more meaningful and effective. Nevertheless, the implementation of visual media still faces several challenges, including limited facilities, teachers’ digital competence, and the suboptimal use of technology in learning activities. Therefore, it is necessary to develop innovative instructional strategies and enhance teachers’ competencies to ensure that visual media can be utilized effectively and sustainably in Arabic language learning.

Learning Al-Qur’an and Hadith in secondary schools is still largely influenced by traditional assessment practices that prioritize written examinations and memorization, which are insufficient to capture students’ actual competencies. This situation often leads to less meaningful learning and limits the development of students’ deep understanding and Islamic character. In essence, Al-Qur’an and Hadith education is intended not only to ensure mastery of theoretical content but also to encourage the internalization and application of Islamic values in everyday life. For this reason, authentic assessment is viewed as a suitable approach because it evaluates learning outcomes in a more comprehensive manner, covering cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. This study aims to analyze the implementation of authentic assessment in Al-Qur’an and Hadith learning at the secondary school level and to examine its effectiveness in improving students’ understanding and learning engagement. The research employed a quantitative method, with data collected through a Google Form questionnaire distributed to students and analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results demonstrate that authentic assessment contributes to deeper conceptual understanding, enhances practical skills such as proper Qur’anic recitation based on tajwid rules and hadith memorization, and promotes active, confident, and responsible learning attitudes. Overall, authentic assessment provides more meaningful learning experiences and represents an effective alternative assessment strategy to improve the quality of Al-Qur’an and Hadith learning in secondary schools.

This article examines the concept of science from Western and Islamic perspectives, emphasizing the understanding, objects of study, goals, and uses of science in human life. This study is motivated by the differences in scientific paradigms between the modern Western tradition, which developed on the basis of rationality, empiricism, and the secularization of science, and the Islamic scientific tradition, which views science as an integral part of revelation, reason, and empirical reality. This research uses a qualitative method based on literature review with a descriptive-analytical and comparative approach to various classical and contemporary literary sources. The results of the study indicate that Western science tends to be anthropocentric, placing humans at the center of reality, and is oriented toward mastery of nature and the achievement of material progress. In contrast, science from an Islamic perspective is theocentric, placing God at the center of knowledge, and is directed toward achieving human well-being and a balance between this world and the afterlife. Despite these fundamental differences, both perspectives share similarities in the use of reason and empirical observation as primary instruments in the scientific process. This study is expected to provide a conceptual contribution to the development of the philosophy of science and efforts to integrate science in the contemporary era.

Animated video is one of the media that can be used in the learning process. In grade III of Madrasah Ibtidaiyyah Rahmah El-Yunusiyyah Padang Panjang, students experience difficulties in understanding the concept of jama' prayer, and the learning method used by teachers still relies on textbooks without utilizing varied technology-based media. Consequently, many students' scores remain below the minimum mastery criteria (KKM). Therefore, researchers are interested in developing animated videos as learning media to improve students' scores in the subject of fiqh, specifically on the jama' prayer material. This study aims to: (1) describe the development process of animated videos as learning media for jama' prayer material, (2) determine the validity of the animated video development, and (3) assess the practicality of the animated videos. The research employs the Research and Development (R&D) method with the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate) involving 21 students from grade III of MIS Rahmah El-Yunusiyyah as subjects. Research instruments include expert validation sheets, teacher practicality questionnaires, and student response questionnaires. The research findings indicate that the animated video has very high validity based on material experts (98.2%) and media experts (94%), with practicality reaching 100% under the very practical criteria. Additionally, student responses reached 82.86% in the very interesting category. The developed animated video can be categorized as valid, practical, and effective in enhancing students' understanding of jama' prayer material.

This community service activity aims to improve elementary school students' multiplication skills through the use of the Multiplication Pocket Book in a tutoring program. The activity was implemented using a descriptive qualitative approach and involved 10 elementary school students as mentoring targets. The community service program was conducted over four sessions, each lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Data collection techniques were conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation throughout the mentoring process. The results showed a gradual improvement in students' multiplication skills, from understanding basic concepts to mastery of the 1-10 multiplication table. Furthermore, the use of the Multiplication Pocket Book, equipped with a learning achievement initialing system, increased student motivation, self-confidence, and active participation during the tutoring program. Therefore, the Multiplication Pocket Book can be used as a simple and effective learning medium in community service activities to support the improvement of elementary school students' basic arithmetic skills.

The Mastery Learning Strategy is a learning approach oriented towards achieving comprehensive student competencies before they move on to the next material or learning stage. This approach is based on the assumption that every student has the potential to succeed, provided they are given the appropriate time, methods, and guidance. In its application, Mastery Learning emphasizes systematic learning planning, the establishment of clear learning objectives, and ongoing evaluation to measure the level of student mastery. Students who have not yet achieved competency standards will receive corrective feedback and remedial activities, while students who have completed them will be provided with enrichment programs to deepen their understanding. With this mechanism, learning gaps can be minimized so as not to hinder the learning process in the next stage. Furthermore, this strategy encourages individualized, structured, and measurable learning according to student needs. Therefore, the implementation of Mastery Learning is considered effective in improving the quality of the learning process, strengthening conceptual understanding, and contributing to optimal and sustainable learning outcomes.