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This study aims to analyze the management of Ikhwanul Ikhlas Wisata Travel in Medan in terms of pilgrim recruitment processes, manasik guidance patterns, assistance systems in the Holy Land, as well as indicators and evaluation of customer satisfaction. The background of this study is based on the increasing competition among Umrah travel agencies, which requires professional, transparent, and customer-oriented services to build trust and loyalty. In this context, Ikhwanul Ikhlas Wisata becomes an interesting case due to its consistency in guiding pilgrims from the initial stage to post-return.This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with three key informants representing management, the company director, and marketing personnel. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing to obtain a comprehensive understanding of Umrah travel management practices.The findings reveal that Ikhwanul Ikhlas Wisata implements a recruitment system that emphasizes transparency in package information, costs, facilities, and departure schedules. Manasik guidance is conducted through both theoretical and practical sessions on a regular basis and supported by competent tour leaders and mutawwif. Customer satisfaction is measured through indicators such as repeat participation, recommendations to family or relatives, and post-return testimonials. The evaluation of satisfaction is utilized as a foundation for continuous improvement in recruitment strategies, guidance patterns, and service quality.

The use of chemical pesticides in modern agriculture in Indonesia has a negative impact on the environment and health. To address this issue, students from the 24th Community Service Program (KKN) of Raja Ali Haji Maritime University (UMRAH) held a training session on making plant-based pesticides from papaya leaves in Kota Baru Village, Bintan. This activity aimed to provide environmentally friendly and easy-to-apply pest control solutions to local farmer groups. The training involved agricultural extension workers from the Bintan Regency Food Security and Agriculture Office as resource persons. The results of this training are expected to increase farmers' knowledge and skills in utilizing papaya leaves as natural pesticides, reducing the use of chemical pesticides, and realizing more sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture in Kota Baru Village. Despite obstacles in community participation, this activity succeeded in sparking farmers' interest in applying plant-based pesticides in their crop cultivation.

This research is motivated by several problems that the author found at SMP N 5 Bukittinggi, especially in Islamic religious education subjects in class IX where in learning, educators are still minimal in utilizing learning media, the learning media used still uses powerpoint media and lecture methods, so that in the learning process students feel bored, bored and not enthusiastic about learning. To attract students’ interest, teachers must be more creative in using learning media. This research aims to develop audio visual learning media using the Kinemaster application on the subject of the hajj and Umrah pilgrimages that is valid, practical and effective. This research is development research which has 4 stages, namely the definition stage, design stage, development stage, and dissemination stage. The results of this research are that audio visual learning media using the kinemaster application received a final validation score of 0.84 in the valid category, the practicality score obtained by the teacher was 95 in the very practical category, the practicalitu score by students was 86 obtained in the very practical category, and the effectiveness score was 0.74 obtained in the very practical category effective.

 Business has an important role in society. One of significant factor influencing the sustainability of a business is through business networks. With the establishment of business networks, information can be spread quickly (Wiharjo, 2012). Business networking is very important for business, including printing business. Printing is an attempt to mass produce writing and images using a printing press. (Nggaibo, 2021). Printing business is one of the fastest growing businesses. CV. Aslan Grafika is a printing business located in Banjaran, Bandung, West Java. The reason the author conducted Business Network research on CV. Aslan Grafika because author is interested in marketing strategies undertaken by CV. Aslan Grafika thus became the pioneer of printing in Banjaran area which provides many printing services. This research aims to determine the business network used in CV. Aslan Grafika and how the influence of this business network on the performance of printing, especially manufacture and sale of books du'a Hajj and umrah which is the main highlight of the author in this study. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative. The data source used consists of primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques are interview techniques. Data analysis techniques used are qualitative data analysis techniques.

This research is entitled Factors Influencing Public Interest in Performing Umrah Worship During the Covid-19 Pandemic (Case Study of Hajj and Umrah Travel at PT. Ameera Mecca, Batang Hari Regency). The aims of this study are: 1) To find out the factors that influence the community's interest in organizing the Umrah pilgrimage at PT. Ameera Mecca during the pandemic. 2) To determine the influence of these factors partially and simultaneously on public interest in organizing the Umrah pilgrimage at PT. Ameera Mecca during the pandemic. 3) To find out what factors have the most dominant influence on people's interest in organizing the Umrah pilgrimage at PT. Ameera Mecca during the pandemic. The research method used by researchers is a quantitative approach. The results of this study are: 1) From the results of the regression test it was found that partially the product had a significant effect on public interest in performing Umrah during the Covid 19 period at Ameera Tour and Travel Batanghari. 2) From the results of the regression test it was found that partially the service had a significant effect on community interest in performing the Umrah pilgrimage during the Covid 19 period at Ameera Tour and Travel Batanghari. 3) From the results of the regression test it was found that partially Promotion had no significant effect on Community Interest in performing the Umrah pilgrimage during the Covid 19 period at Ameera Tour and Travel Batanghari. 4) From the results of the regression test it was found that partially the price did not have a significant effect on public interest in performing the Umrah pilgrimage during the Covid 19 period at Ameera Tour and Travel Batanghari. 5) Simultaneously, Products, Services, Promotions and Prices have a significant effect on Community Interest in performing the Umrah pilgrimage during the Covid 19 period at Ameera Tour and Travel Batanghari.