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The Merdeka Curriculum policy, initiated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek), marks a significant paradigm shift in the Indonesian educational landscape. This curriculum emphasizes student-centered learning, flexibility, and the development of competencies according to students' interests and talents. This study aims to critically analyze the relevance of the philosophy of progressivism, pioneered by John Dewey, as a conceptual foundation for the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. Using a systematic literature review method on 15 Sinta indexed scientific journals (minimum Sinta 4) published between 2018-2024, this study examines the alignment between the core principles of progressivism such as experience as the basis of learning (learning by doing), the teacher's role as a facilitator, problem-solving, and democratic education and the essence of the Merdeka Curriculum policy. The analysis reveals a strong alignment between the two concepts. Project-based learning, content differentiation, and formative assessment within the Merdeka Curriculum are concrete manifestations of progressive ideas. However, this study also identifies implementation challenges, such as teacher readiness, school culture transformation, and resource availability, which can hinder the internalization of this philosophy at the practical level. It is concluded that a deep understanding of the philosophy of progressivism by stakeholders, especially educational managers and teachers, is crucial to ensure that the Merdeka Curriculum becomes not just an administrative change, but also a substantive and sustainable pedagogical transformation.

Education is fundamentally a process of developing the whole person, not simply the transfer of knowledge. This research aims to examine the essence of education as an effort to humanize humans through a descriptive qualitative approach using a literature study method. This concept emphasizes that education plays a central role in developing students' potential, awareness, and human values. This study explores the thoughts of figures such as Paulo Freire, Ki Hajar Dewantara, and John Dewey, who positioned education as a path to liberation and humanity. The analysis shows that true education must be oriented toward developing human values, morals, and character to avoid becoming trapped in the process of dehumanization amidst technological developments and modernization. Through literature review and thematic analysis, this research found that humanistic education must integrate rationality, morality, and spirituality to form complete human beings. Thus, education must be understood as a continuous process of humanization to build a civilized, ethical, and just society.

This article discusses the concept of Christian leadership management centered on Christ as the foundation for forming spiritual leaders who are characterized by integrity and service. In today’s modern context, which is often driven by power orientation and human-centered success, Christian leadership offers an alternative paradigm rooted in love, humility, and servanthood. Through a literature review of various thinkers such as Daniel Ronda, Yohanes Nuban Timo, Hendrik Senduk, and John C. Maxwell, this paper emphasizes that the essence of Christian leadership is not position but a calling to serve and to make disciples of Christ. Christian leadership management encompasses theological, spiritual, and practical dimensions, ranging from personal transformation, spiritual discipline, and the formation of Christlike character, to ministry management based on servant leadership principles. This article also integrates relevant secular leadership theories such as servant leadership, transformational leadership, and situational leadership with biblical values. In conclusion, effective Christian leadership can only be realized when leaders follow the example of Christ, depend on God’s wisdom, and produce new leaders who are able to bring spiritual and social impact to the world.

The musical work “Syurga di Telapak Kaki Ibu” is a rearrangement of the Malay song composed by S. Effendi in 1990 and popularized by Aishah. This work highlights moral and religious values about honoring mothers. The purpose of this study is to describe the creative process of rearranging “Syurga di Telapak Kaki Ibu” using the rentak langgam format characteristic of Malay music. A descriptive–qualitative approach with a work-study method was employed. Data were collected through observation, literature review, and the composer’s five-month practice. The results show a new arrangement featuring a mournful melody, flowing harmonies, and the application of ornamentation techniques such as cengkok and grenek on melodic instruments (gambus oud, sape, bamboo flute, violin, accordion). The arrangement is structured in intro, verse, interlude, verse, interlude, and coda to create more varied emotional nuances while preserving the original essence of the song. This work is expected to strengthen the existence of classic Malay songs in the era of modern music and serve as a reference for students and traditional music practitioners in creating innovative works based on cultural heritage.

The development of digital technology has brought about significant changes in the way humans communicate and live their daily lives. One important innovation is Artificial Intelligence (AI), one tangible manifestation of which is the chatbot as a virtual friend. This study aims to examine the role of chatbots as virtual friends through a literature review approach. The results of the study indicate that chatbots can serve as a potential, easily accessible tool for providing emotional support. Chatbots are able to create a safe space for users, especially Generation Z, to express themselves and overcome loneliness. However, the relationship between humans and chatbots is complex. Chatbots can mimic supportive responses, but as algorithmic systems, their ability to experience true empathy is very limited. Users' awareness that responses are coming from a machine also influences perceptions of trustworthiness and the quality of the interaction. On the other hand, the use of chatbots also raises serious ethical challenges, such as data privacy issues, the potential for over-dependence, and increased loneliness if chatbots are used as a substitute for real social interaction. Therefore, the development and use of chatbots as virtual friends must be carried out with a critical understanding and ethical approach. Technology design oriented towards humanitarian values is needed so that the presence of chatbots does not diminish the essence of human relationships but instead becomes a psychosocially beneficial complement.

This study aims to understand the essence of the Indonesian human and the personality assumptions of counselors and counselees in the Suryomentaraman counseling approach. This counseling emphasizes local wisdom and Indonesian spirituality rooted in true consciousness values. The research used a literature study method based on primary and secondary recent sources. The results show that the Suryomentaraman approach reconstructs the roles of counselor and counselee as conscious beings within the unity of life, rejecting Western binary dichotomies in counseling. This study’s implication enriches culturally-based counseling practices in Indonesia.

Christology is the theological study of the person, nature, and work of Jesus Christ. This paper traces the development of Christology from the first century to the fifth century, highlighting the theological dynamics that took place in the early church. In the first century, Christology was based on the teachings of the apostles and the New Testament writings, with the main debate being over the humanity and divinity of Christ. The second and third centuries were characterized by the emergence of various theological schools, such as Gnosticism, Docetism, and Monarchianism, which prompted the church to affirm orthodox teachings. In the fourth century, the Council of Nicea (325 AD) and the Council of Constantinople (381 AD) played an important role in rejecting Arianism and affirming the oneness of Christ's essence with the Father. The fifth century witnessed more complex Christological debates, culminating in the Council of Ephesus (431 AD) and the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD), which established that Christ has two natures divine and human in one undivided person. This research confirms that the development of Christology in the first five centuries provided the foundation for Christian doctrine that continues to influence theological thought today.

The purpose of this researcher is to find out the extent of the influence related to the importance of a global perspective is very important, because in essence we as citizens of the world cannot escape from social life in which there is a lot of diversity such as views, languages, religions, customs, cultures and so on. A global perspective teaches prospective educators and educators to understand how to deal with global problems, one of which is facing challenges in the Era of Society 5.0. The results of this study indicate that the insight of a global perspective is very important for prospective educators and educators to face various challenges in the Era of Society 5.0 and provide experience to prospective educators and educators regarding their views on the Era of Society 5.0.    

This research aims to instill and strengthen the spirit of democracy and nationalism in every student. When they have the spirit of democracy and nationalism, their love for the nation and enthusiasm for fighting for this nation will be strong and great. One effort to instill a spirit of democracy and nationalism in the next generation is by learning Pancasila and citizenship education. The type of method used in this article is a literature review. The writing of this literature review adopts national articles published on various journal provider platforms on a national scale which discuss the importance of increasing democratic values ​​and nationalism in students through learning Pancasila and citizenship education. The results of the research show that increasing democratic values ​​and nationalism in students through learning Pancasila and citizenship education shows a positive direction. This means that students who have received Pancasila and citizenship education material have experienced a good improvement in their democratic attitudes and nationalist feelings. This learning is implemented in Indonesia with the aim of forming students into individuals who have strong character and are based on the values ​​of Pancasila, who have faith and devotion to God Almighty, have global diversity, mutual cooperation, independence, critical reasoning and creativity. Apart from that, through Pancasila and citizenship education we are present to provide in-depth understanding from teachers about the essence of Pancasila and the urgency of citizenship education.

The supremacy of knowledge plays a central role in building Islamic civilization, both in classical and modern eras. This study aims to analyze the values of the supremacy of knowledge based on the perspectives of the Qur’an, Hadith, and the thoughts of classical scholars such as Al-Ghazali, Ibn Khaldun, and Al-Farabi. Additionally, this research explores the relevance of knowledge in addressing the challenges of globalization and the dynamics of the digital age. Using a descriptive qualitative research method, primary data consisting of Qur'anic verses, Hadith, and classical scholars' works are combined with secondary data, including books on the history of Islamic civilization, scholarly articles, and contemporary references. The research findings indicate that knowledge is regarded as the main pillar in building a civilization rooted in Islamic values. The Qur’an and Hadith explicitly position knowledge as both an obligation and a path to the glory of individuals and society. The thoughts of classical scholars highlight the importance of integrating religious knowledge and general knowledge to create a balance between worldly and spiritual happiness. In the modern era, the supremacy of knowledge remains relevant as a tool to address the challenges of globalization, particularly through the use of technology and innovation based on Islamic values. This study concludes that the synergy between religious knowledge and modern science can shape a progressive and morally upright Islamic civilization. Knowledge not only serves as a medium for social transformation but also as a spiritual foundation for building a resilient Muslim identity in the contemporary era. The relevance of the values of the supremacy of knowledge provides a strategic guide for Muslims to contribute to global civilization without losing the essence of Islam.

The purpose of this study is to perform the tensile tests on chicken feather fiber composites to evaluate their potential in practical engineering applications. The study employed the experimental method as a laboratory activity, in which chicken feathers fibers were fused with epoxy resin at different ratios of 5%, 10%, 12% and 14% to form composite specimens. In order to find the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength and the modulus of elasticity of the composites, tensile testing of the composites was done according to the the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) D3039 standard test method. Results showed that in as low as 5% cement reinforcement of chicken feathers, the mechanical properties of the resin were greatly improved, with the ultimate tensile strength reaching 48.672 N/mm² and the yield strength being 39.168 N/mm². This shows the promise of using chicken feather fiber composites as strong and light materials that are also eco-friendly for various uses. The discussion topics mentioned the behavior of stress-strain transition from elastic to plastic region on increasing the load, which showed the strength and flexibility of the composites are in essence, the opposite of each other. This study advances the view that there is more development to be done on chicken feather fiber composites to enable them satisfy the standards of various sectors thereby offering an environmentally friendly method in cutting waste and reducing the burden of the environment from synthetic materials.

Indonesia is a legal state whose government system is based on applicable regulations. These regulations are carried out by several powers, namely the Executive, Legislative and Judicial powers. The purpose of this division of power is to avoid injustice due to arbitrary power. The judiciary or judicial institution is an institution whose role is to uphold justice, of course this judicial institution is very important because it is one of the basic pillars of the government system in the Republic of Indonesia. In fact, it is clearly regulated in Article 24 paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution which In essence, the judiciary is an institution that has independent power to administer justice to uphold justice. In this article the authors will discuss the urgency of the Judicial Institution in the government system in Indonesia and the role and operation of the judiciary in the government system. The discussion uses the Normative Juridical method, namely by studying and paying attention to Values, existing regulations.

The dance work entitled Malungunjei’s is a new work that develops the mangunjei movement motif in one of the Manduda dance motif movements. Malungunje’si comes from one of the names of the Batak Simalungun dance motifs, namely mangunjei. Mangunjei is a movement of both hands crossed in front of the chest and both hands on the left and right sides by turning the palms of the hands. The theme of this dance work is non-literal, because the presentation of this dance work is a development or exploration of the essence of the Mangunjei motif by utilizing intensity, large volume, and wide space for movement. Malungunjei's work is a group choreography consisting of three female dancers and two male dancers, a total of five dancers who will be composed in a large group composition and a small group by paying attention to the arrangement of parts. The costumes in this choreography use hiou material and the choice of colors is more on red, black and white, all three are colors used in every Batak Simalungun traditional activity. The dance music is formatted in MIDI with patterns resulting from the development of the Batak Simalungun gonrang. This work uses the exploration method as an initial part in developing the creativity of the creation process, improvisation to find movements by chance or spontaneously, composition to arrange the movements that have been obtained, and periodic evaluation and correction of the process.

Tarawangsa is a traditional musical instrument from West Java that has distinctive sound characteristics and is often used in various traditional ritual ceremonies. However, in the modern era, the younger generation's interest in this cultural heritage has begun to fade due to the dominating influence of contemporary music. The purpose of writing this report is to explain the application of L Cut and J Cut editing techniques in the video feature Merangkai Tradisi dan Eksplorasi Modern Tarawangsa Sumedang and to introduce and preserve Tarawangsa music through collaboration with modern music that can attract the attention of the younger generation without losing its traditional essence. The method of creating this video feature includes three stages, namely the pre-production stage or designing and planning the work, the production stage or recording visual and narrative elements, and the post-production stage or editing and finalizing the work. The result of the application of these techniques is a video that is not only visually appealing, but also able to convey messages effectively about the preservation of Tarawangsa music. In conclusion, the use of L Cut and J Cut in the video feature Merangkai Tradisi dan Eksplorasi Modern Tarawangsa Sumedang can convey the message of culture, history, and preservation of the Tarawangsa Arts in a more dynamic and fun way.

This study examines the concepts and characteristics of Islamic architecture applied to pesantren buildings in Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach with a descriptive method through comprehensive literature study, this research analyzes how Islamic architectural principles adapt and synergize with local architecture in the context of traditional to modern pesantren. The findings show that pesantren architecture in Indonesia is a unique manifestation of the fusion of Islamic values with local culture, reflected in seven key elements: the practice of Islam as a way of life, qibla orientation, the concept of hijab, interiors supporting Islamic values, Islamic decorative arts, Islamic values in protection, and the design of dormitories supporting the development of Islamic awareness. The evolution of pesantren architecture has led to various typologies, ranging from traditional to modern forms, each reflecting the adaptation of Islamic architectural principles to the needs of education and the progression of time. This study reveals that despite significant design evolution, pesantren continue to uphold the essence of fundamental Islamic architectural values in every aspect of their design. 

In this research there are four focus issues, namely how the process of implementing mandi berdimbar in Langkat Malay traditional weddings, what is the community's view of changes in the mandi berdimbar tradition in Stabat, Langkat Regency, what are the meanings of the mandi berdimbar tradition and how is the development of mandi berdimbar at the moment . The type of method used in this research is a historical research method that goes through four stages, namely heuristics, verification, interpretation and historiography. In collecting data, this research used two methods, namely interviews and documentation. The results obtained from this research are that the mandi berdimbar tradition is a Malay wedding custom from the past. Mandi berdimbar is also called a decorated mandi which is a series of bridal ceremonies which contain a lot of wisdom and teaching. want to get married. Berdimbar bathing is done after the party, the development of the berdimbar tradition is now rarely used, including by Malays, due to the times and the large costs involved in this berdimbar bathing tradition, as well as the lack of time to carry out the berdimbar bathing tradition. In essence, the aim of carrying out the berdimbar bathing event is to teach or remind the bride and groom to carry out the Big Bath (junub) after the wedding night and to convey the joy and gratitude of all the family. In essence, the existence of this tradition must be increased. If it exists among low society, over time this tradition will fade and disappear.    

Since the development of lifestyles has become increasingly rapid, the activity of drinking coffee has become a lifestyle in itself. We can see one of these phenomena from the rise of coffee shops that are scattered around offering one stop shopping. Chinoss Coffeespace is a Coffee Shop in Pekanbaru. Coffee Shop initially only provided a place to drink coffee and tea quickly. This research is in line with the Stimulus Organism Response (S-O-R) theory where in essence, good and appropriate sales promotions and service quality can also cause good reactions from consumers, namely loyalty from consumers themselves, and vice versa, if sales promotions and The quality of the service provided is poor so it gets less reaction from consumers, namely consumers do not become loyal to Coffeeshop. This research aims to find out how much sales promotions at Chinoss Coffeespace can influence consumer loyalty.This research uses quantitative research methods, survey methods. The population in this study are consumers who have a loyalty card from Chinos Coffeeshop. In this sample, researchers took a sample of 154 consumers. And also to find out how much the quality of service at Chinoss Coffeespace can influence consumer loyalty. From the results obtained from the Chinoss owner, 1000 cards have been distributed to customers, where each customer must collect 4 cards to be able to exchange them and get a tumbler prize.That the coefficient of determination is 0.812 or equal to 81.2%, this means that variable X1 and Variable X2, in this case Sales Promotion and Customer Quality in the case of Chinoss Coffeespace, can influence variable Y, namely Consumer Loyalty. After the data was processed using the SPSS version 25 application, the researcher knew that the calculated F value of 325.660 had a significance level of 0.000. Therefore, because the significance value in this research is 0.000 which is smaller than the standard significance of 0.05, we can conclude that variables X1 (sales promotion) and X2 (service quality) have an influence on variable Y (Consumer Loyalty). It can be concluded that sales promotion as variable X1 and service quality as variable X2 influence consumer loyalty as variable Y for Chinoss Coffeespace consumers.

This research designs a system to classify apple leaf diseases using RGB (red, green and blue) color feature extraction. The essence of this research is to design a system to recognize and determine disease on apple leaves based on RGB color features using the Matlab 2024 application. The data in this research uses apple leaf images from kaggle.com, which are then cropped and adjusted to the image shape and precision in the leaf image. , Increasing the contrast of the cropped image and converting it to a grayscale image, Determining the threshold for binarization and converting the grayscale image to a binary image, Detection of green, yellow, and black/gray pixels based on RGB values ​​and calculating the proportion of each color, Detection of pixels scab by filtering out black/grey pixels that do not include green or yellow pixels Classification of leaves based on the proportion of detected colors. With the method that has been passed and uses apple leaf data, namely Healthy, Rust and Scab, each data contains 20 images with a total of 60 images and the level of accuracy is determined using the labeling method for each data and reaches the final result with an accuracy level of 86, 6667% which has a fairly accurate meaning  

Currently, SMAN 3 Sidoarjo does not have an enterprise architecture and integrated data. To increase the utilization of IT and IS at SMAN 3 Sidoarjo, development through enterprise architecture is needed. The essence of this proposal is to plan an architectural effort as an aid to improving IS and IT at SMAN 3 Sidoarjo in the future. The method used is The Open Group Architecture Framework – Architecture Development Method (TOGAF ADM). The information obtained utilizes qualitative research obtained from observations, document studies and interviews. The continued impact of this research is business architecture, data architecture, application architecture, and technology architecture. The selected design content includes application portfolio catalog, application/organization matrix, logical data diagram and computer network diagram. It is believed that this recommendation can be a reference for improving or developing IS and IT at SMAN 3 Sidoarjo to realize the vision and mission of SMAN 3 Sidoarjo through business architecture, information systems architecture and technology architecture..    

Among the many verses used in the Dolalak Dance, the verse "Atas Pisang" holds a unique position. This verse is often recited at the end of the performance, signifying a solemn and message-laden conclusion. This study aims to examine the symbolism and meaning within the ‘Atas Pisang’ verse in the Dolalak Dance. This research is a qualitative interpretive study employing Roland Barthes' semiotic approach regarding denotation and connotation meanings. The findings indicate that the ‘Atas Pisang’ verse in the Dolalak Dance, through its symbolism and metaphors, conveys various relevant and wise life advice. The balance between visible outcomes and underlying essence, hope and recovery from difficulties, the importance of actions in pursuing desires, appreciation of the past and experiences, and wisdom in family relationships are the main messages conveyed. The ‘Atas Pisang’ verse teaches that a balanced life, filled with hope, active pursuits, appreciation of the past, and wisdom in family relationships are keys to achieving a harmonious and meaningful life.