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This study explores the role of Christian religious education teachers in shaping students’ character within the school setting. Employing a literature review method, the research analyzes secondary sources that discuss character formation theories grounded in Biblical principles and Christian education approaches. Key values examined include love, honesty, responsibility, forgiveness, and compassion, which are integrated into the learning process. The findings reveal that Christian religious education teachers hold a crucial position as educators, mentors, and role models, responsible for guiding students in internalizing these values. Character development is fostered not only through formal lessons but also through teachers’ personal example, the incorporation of Biblical teachings into classroom activities, and the encouragement of practical faith expressions in daily life. This holistic approach ensures that students not only understand Christian moral principles cognitively but also embody them in behavior and interactions with others. The study emphasizes that effective character formation relies on consistent modeling of values by teachers, meaningful integration of religious teachings into pedagogy, and opportunities for students to practice faith-based actions, thereby strengthening both moral awareness and ethical conduct.

This study discusses the optimization of the allocation of productive waqf funds using MATLAB through a case study on the Waqf Board of the Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) Yogyakarta. Productive waqf has an important role in supporting socio-economic empowerment, but its management often faces challenges in determining the efficient distribution of funds. The purpose of this research is to develop a mathematical model to optimize the allocation of waqf funds in various sectors such as education, health, micro enterprises, and social programs. The research method uses a quantitative approach with optimization techniques implemented in MATLAB to simulate various fund distribution scenarios. The results of the study show that the optimization model is able to provide a more effective distribution of waqf funds compared to the actual allocation pattern, thereby increasing efficiency and impact on community welfare. Thus, the use of MATLAB has been proven to help waqf institutions in formulating accurate data-based decisions and mathematical models. In addition, this study emphasizes that the application of modern computing technology can strengthen the role of waqf as an instrument of sustainable social development. The implications of this study show that the integration of mathematical modeling with modern computing tools can be an important strategy for Islamic philanthropic institutions in maximizing the potential of productive waqf, especially in Yogyakarta. This research also contributes to the development of Islamic economic literature, offers practical recommendations for waqf managers, and shows the application of MATLAB as a tool in economic decision-making. With this approach, productive waqf is expected to provide wider and sustainable benefits for the community, as well as be an inspiration for other waqf institutions in Indonesia to adopt a similar strategy.

This study investigates the influence of an online attendance system and digital literacy on teacher discipline and performance in elementary schools. A quantitative explanatory research approach was employed to provide empirical evidence regarding these relationships. The research population consisted of 170 elementary school teachers in Bojong District, Pekalongan Regency, who were selected using proportional stratified random sampling to ensure representativeness. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale, and analyzed with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through the Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) approach using SmartPLS 4.0 software. The measurement model evaluation demonstrated strong reliability and validity across all constructs. Cronbach’s Alpha values ranged between 0.820 and 0.872, Composite Reliability between 0.881 and 0.911, and Average Variance Extracted (AVE) between 0.649 and 0.718. Discriminant validity was confirmed based on both the Fornell-Larcker Criterion and the Heterotrait-Monotrait Ratio (HTMT). The structural model showed good predictive relevance with a Goodness-of-Fit (GoF) value of 0.366, indicating a large effect. Hypothesis testing results supported all proposed relationships. Digital literacy was found to positively influence teacher performance, while the online attendance system significantly affected both teacher discipline and teacher performance. Furthermore, teacher discipline was proven to have a positive effect on teacher performance. Mediation testing revealed that teacher discipline acted as a significant partial mediator in the relationships between digital literacy, online attendance systems, and teacher performance. The findings provide empirical validation for the Task-Technology Fit Theory and the TPACK Framework in the context of educational human resource management. This study confirms that digital transformation, through strengthening digital literacy and online systems, represents an effective strategy to improve teacher professionalism and enhance academic quality in elementary schools.  

Moral education in Indonesia today faces serious challenges, particularly as many educators place greater emphasis on conceptual aspects rather than real-life exemplification. In fact, moral education plays a central role in shaping students’ character, as taught in Islam and exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This study aims to emphasize the importance of the teacher's role not only as a transmitter of knowledge but also as uswah hasanah (a good role model) for students. Through a literature review of the thoughts of figures such as Imam Al-Ghazali, Ki Hajar Dewantara, KH. Ahmad Dahlan, and the interpretation of Surah Ali-Imran verse 164, it is found that exemplification holds a strategic position in the process of character education. These figures stress the importance of integrating knowledge, attitudes, and behavior in moral education. The interpretation of the Qur'anic verse also shows that the Prophet's mission included not only conceptual teaching but also practical application through exemplary conduct. Therefore, the success of moral education depends heavily on the teacher’s ability to integrate cognitive, affective, and psychomotor approaches in a balanced manner. Real-life role modeling by teachers serves as an effective means of transmitting moral values to students in a holistic and sustainable way.

Good financial management at the village level is crucial to support development and the welfare of the village community. However, many villages still face challenges in financial management, one of which is the low quality of human resources (HR) and the lack of integrity among village officials. This study aims to analyze and evaluate the influence of integrity on village financial management, as well as to analyze and evaluate the influence of human resource quality on village financial management, using 35 village governments in Sidoarjo Regency as the research location. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 232 respondents, with the study population being the entire population of Sidoarjo Regency, totaling 1.977 million people, to examine the independent variables (integrity and HR quality) in relation to the dependent variable (village financial management). The method used in this research is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), with data processing conducted using Smart-PLS 4 software. The results of the study show that the integrity of village officials has a positive influence on village financial management at a rate of 0.444, meaning that the higher the integrity of village officials, the better the financial management of the village. Additionally, HR quality was also found to have a significant impact on village financial management at a rate of 0.420. This research contributes to improving village financial management by emphasizing the importance of integrity and the quality of human resources in village governance.