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This article discusses an experiential training program that integrates three main pillars for students of Parung Panjang Vocational High School (SMK) in Tangerang: optimizing digital platforms as modern marketplaces, developing innovative product packaging to strengthen sales performance, and applying ethical and legal principles in digital business activities. The program is designed to prepare vocational students to become competent, creative, adaptive, and responsible young entrepreneurs in the digital economy. The implementation methods include project-based learning, workshops, seminars, product simulation, mentoring, and intensive practice in using online marketing media. Students are guided to identify market opportunities, design attractive packaging, promote products through digital channels, and understand consumer protection, intellectual property, and honest transaction practices. The expected outcomes include increased digital literacy, improved packaging design skills, stronger entrepreneurial motivation, and better awareness of business ethics and legal compliance. Overall, this program provides practical learning experiences that connect school-based entrepreneurship education with the demands of the contemporary business and industrial environment. It also encourages collaboration among teachers, students, and local business partners for sustainable vocational development in line with future workforce and innovation needs.

Guidance and Counseling (G&C) is an essential component of the education system that plays a significant role in supporting students’ optimal personal, social, academic, and career development. The development of Guidance and Counseling in Indonesia has progressed dynamically in response to changes in educational policies, societal demands, and students’ evolving needs. This article aims to examine the historical development of Guidance and Counseling services in Indonesia, from their initial implementation to their integration within the modern curriculum framework. The study employs a qualitative approach through a literature review, with data collected using documentation analysis of relevant books, policy documents, and academic publications. The findings indicate that Guidance and Counseling in Indonesia has experienced a significant paradigm shift, moving from a service model focused primarily on problem solving and remedial intervention toward a more comprehensive approach emphasizing development, prevention, and student empowerment. This transformation has strengthened the strategic role of Guidance and Counseling in supporting national education objectives, promoting student well-being, and fostering holistic development in line with contemporary educational goals.

One type of MSME that assists individuals in meeting their basic needs is the grocery store. The presence of small grocery stores greatly strengthens the local economy, especially in rural areas. Conventional grocery stores still survive and make a significant contribution to the local economy, despite the presence of several more contemporary retail companies in recent years. This study aims to evaluate the strategies used by MSME "Warung Bunda Dirga," including social media advertising, digital delivery services, customer service, product selection and styling, and more. Using SWOT analysis, business owners can plan product development, optimize competitive advantages, anticipate emerging threats, and take advantage of market opportunities to increase customer satisfaction, by thoroughly understanding Warung Bunda Dirga's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, owners can make strategic decisions that drive the growth and sustainability of the company. It is expected that the strategies used will increase the company's sales and profitability in the long run. For this qualitative study approach, data was collected through direct interviews. In the face of the explosive expansion of minimarkets and the increasing number of competitors, the owner of Warung Bunda Dirga must devise strategies that can maintain customer loyalty and ensure the survival of the company in the long run.

The aim of this research is to analyze the development and implementation of contemporary learning methods in the context of Islamic education, highlighting the role of digital transformation in enhancing the effectiveness and relevance of religious education. The approach used is a literature study with a qualitative method, analyzing scientific literature and related credible sources. The main findings indicate that the integration of digital technology such as LMS, interactive videos, and artificial intelligence can enhance student engagement, collaboration, and the development of critical and creative skills, thereby addressing the challenges of the times. However, the limitations of the research include the lack of direct empirical data from field applications and the need for adaptation to local characteristics. The practical implication of this study is the importance of developing teacher competencies and designing a flexible and contextual curriculum to support the effective implementation of this method. The original value of this research lies in the integration of contemporary educational concepts with Islamic educational values, as an innovative solution to meet the needs of adaptive and meaningful education in the global digital era.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Bible study worship in shaping Christian character among Naposo Bulung (church youth) at HKI Resort Khusus Sidikalang Kota. Field observations revealed that many youth were not fully engaged in worship activities, often distracted by mobile phones, chatting during services, and showing a lack of appreciation for spiritual advice. The research employed a qualitative descriptive method using observation and interviews with active participants of Bible study worship. The results show that Bible study worship significantly contributes to enhancing worship discipline, deepening theological understanding, and developing Christian values such as love, forgiveness, humility, and spiritual responsibility. Despite challenges such as busy schedules and digital distractions, a contextual approach to Bible study effectively addresses both the spiritual and social needs of Naposo Bulung. Therefore, Bible study worship proves to be an effective means of holistic character formation for the church's younger generation—spiritually, morally, and socially. This activity should continue to be developed and adapted to contemporary contexts so that the church can shape resilient young people in faith and Christian character.

As a result of rapid technological progress, increased competition, and the global opening of markets, local markets have been flooded with a large number of foreign products of superior quality compared to local products. This has exposed Iraqi economic units to numerous pressures for various reasons, most notably the high cost of their products and the low quality of their products. This requires these units to seek solutions that lead to the provision of a high-quality product capable of competing with foreign products in terms of price and quality, thereby achieving customer satisfaction. Therefore, the research aims to integrate the two techniques of Attribute Based Costing and process reengineering and to demonstrate their role in improving product quality. The researcher reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which are The weakness of the costing system applied at the research sample factory, its failure to accurately monitor and identify cost elements throughout the product lifecycle, and the management's lack of interest and awareness in implementing contemporary costing techniques and their role in improving the quality of its products, thus ensuring their sustainability. The integration of specifications-based costing with process reengineering technology has added substantial improvements to product specifications, aligning them with customer requirements and needs, and leading to improved product quality.

Contemporary Islamic education is an educational concept that integrates Islamic values ​​with technological advances and the needs of the times. This study aims to understand the concept of contemporary Islamic education and its implementation in the Islamic education system. Contemporary education seeks to integrate Islamic teachings with the current modern education system. Contemporary Islamic education has several advantages, such as the ability to integrate Islamic values ​​with technological advances and the needs of the times. However, contemporary Islamic education also has several challenges, such as the ability to face rapid changes in the times such as the development of science and technology, globalization and social change, the need for quality education, integration of Islamic values, and Islamic educational institutions that can answer the challenges of the times.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the "English for Specific Purposes for Meetings" textbook authored by Kenneth Thompson, published by OXFORD University Press, through a descriptive analysis method. Drawing on Tomlinson's theoretical criteria, the evaluation highlights the textbook's alignment with learner needs and its efficacy in fostering engagement and confidence in professional communication settings. Findings indicate that the textbook effectively integrates contemporary topics and diverse learning activities to support authentic language use and active learning. However, a notable area for improvement is the need for outcome feedback opportunities. Overall, while the "English for Meetings" textbook demonstrates substantial effectiveness in addressing learner needs within professional contexts, areas for enhancement exist, suggesting avenues for future research to inform improved language teaching practices for ESP learners.  

One activity that can increase the entrepreneurial spirit of the community is a home industry business or what is usually called a home business in making Banana Flavored Chips (KRISANGRA). Processing of higher quality banana chip products and a more contemporary design. As globalization progresses, society will be able to provide the ever-increasing need for nutritious food that everyone needs to be healthy. An opportunity for the general public to start a simple food or snack business with many banana-based preparations. With innovation and increasingly developing times, these banana chips are prepared with various flavors like the ones we make, especially balado, chocolate and cheese milk, suitable as snacking companions. Various flavors of banana chips are one of the snack products that is most popular with consumers in various circles. The methods used in this activity include lectures, questions and answers or discussions, and training. The results obtained were (1) Training on making Flavored Banana Chips (KRISANGRA) was responded well by participants; (2) The high interest and motivation of the training participants really supports the transfer of knowledge and skills from the service to the training participants, so that the training material provided can be absorbed by all; and (3) The training product for making Flavored Banana Chips (KRISANGRA) can be consumed daily and can be used as an entrepreneurial product

Professional zakat is a type of zakat which is specifically related to income or earnings obtained from certain jobs or professions in the Islamic economy. This is a form of zakat given by individuals who have income from their work or business. Professional zakat is one of the topics of contemporary jurisprudence that is still debated and not yet fully agreed upon by scholars. This research was conducted using a descriptive method with a qualitative approach based on data sources from literature studies and observations. The aim of this research is to provide information related to professional zakat. The research results show that Professional Zakat is calculated based on a certain percentage of an individual's income after meeting basic needs and debts that must be paid. The percentage that must be spent varies between 2.5% to 20% depending on the assets owned