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The purpose of this study was to focus on the development and feasibility testing of the Ekorama Pop-Up Book as a learning medium, as well as to assess its practicality and effectiveness in helping fifth-grade elementary school students master science concepts related to food chains. Research and Development (R&D) using the ADDIE model—which begins with analysis and ends with evaluation—will be applied in this study. The participants include media and content experts, teachers, and 19 fifth-grade students at MIN 8 in Medan. Data were collected using response questionnaires, concept comprehension tests, and validation sheets. The results of the expert validation indicated that the category was highly valid, highly practical (96.7%), and highly effective (N-Gain = 0.87), as evidenced by the test results showing an increase in students’ understanding. In other words, the Ekorama Pop-Up Book was deemed suitable as a science learning medium for improving conceptual understanding among elementary school students.

Di era Industri 5.0, adaptabilitas tenaga kerja menjadi urgensi utama karena terjadinya pergeseran paradigma dari fokus pada otomatisasi dan efisiensi menuju kolaborasi harmonis antara manusia dan teknologi yang berpusat pada manusia (human-centric), berkelanjutan, dan resilien. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Systematic Literature Review (SLR) terhadap 40 artikel jurnal nasional dan internasional yang diterbitkan tahun 2020–2025 dari basis data Google Scholar, Scopus, dan Garuda. Tujuan penelitian adalah mengidentifikasi strategi upskilling dan reskilling yang efektif sebagai mekanisme adaptabilitas tenaga kerja terhadap disrupsi AI dan otomatisasi. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) kesenjangan keterampilan global merupakan ancaman nyata dengan 50% karyawan membutuhkan reskilling pada 2025; (2) strategi upskilling dan reskilling yang efektif mencakup pembelajaran berbasis proyek, microlearning, platform digital adaptif, dan kemitraan industri; (3) dukungan organisasi, kepemimpinan transformasional, dan budaya belajar berkelanjutan merupakan faktor penentu keberhasilan; serta (4) hambatan utama implementasi meliputi keterbatasan anggaran, resistensi perubahan, dan kesenjangan infrastruktur digital. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa investasi pada pengembangan modal manusia melalui program upskilling dan reskilling merupakan imperatif strategis untuk menjaga ketahanan organisasi dan daya saing tenaga kerja di era transformasi digital.

Tuntang District, Semarang Regency, has vast and diverse cultural and artistic potential, encompassing both contemporary and traditional forms. However, its artistic development has not been optimally explored. This study aims to analyze artistic preferences, sources of introduction, motivation, and formulate a pentahelix-based arts development strategy for junior high school students in Tuntang. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data from 98 respondents was collected using stratified random sampling. The results showed that acting was the primary preference (41%), followed by dance (33%), driven by the motivation to improve their economic well-being through the entertainment world. Schools were found to be a key player in arts introduction, with 81% of respondents being exposed to arts through school assignments and facilities. Motivations varied, ranging from economic incentives (opportunities for independent income), to leisure time (positive recreation), to intrinsic motivation and the preservation of family traditions. However, this research identified a critical juncture in the risk of cultural exclusivity that could marginalize certain groups. As a solution, a short-term development strategy was formulated through strengthening extracurricular activities, and a medium-term strategy through the establishment of a pentahelix forum. Synergy between students, schools, families, communities, government, and the business world is essential for transforming traditional arts into cultural tourism attractions that can improve community welfare while maintaining the sustainability of intangible cultural values.

Semarang Regency harbors an exceptional geological record comprising three evolutionary phases of the Kendeng Zone: deep-marine sedimentation (Early Miocene–Pleistocene), tectonic uplift, and ongoing volcanism of Mount Ungaran. This study aims to inventory and identify geodiversity, biodiversity, and cultural diversity across 19 sub-districts of Semarang Regency as a scientific foundation for the Semarang Regency Geopark Master Plan, and as the initial step toward UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) designation. An integrative literature review with a qualitative-descriptive approach, complemented by field observations, was employed. The inventory identified 22 geosites, 19 biosites, and 19 culture sites with demonstrable causal interconnections. The key uniqueness of Semarang Geopark lies in its complete record of three geological phases within one integrated area—from ancient deep-sea floor sediments in Bancak Sub-district, comparable to the Luk Ulo Mélange Complex of Kebumen UGGp, to active hydrothermal manifestations of Mount Ungaran at the Gedongsongo Temple Complex. The geotourism narrative 'Traversing the Time Corridor: From the Ancient Ocean Floor to the Summit of the Magma Pathway' is proposed as a unifying theme integrating conservation, education, and sustainable economic development. This study confirms the international potential of Semarang Regency Geopark based on the UNESCO & IUGS (2023) geological heritage assessment criteria.

Asset inventory management is vital for enhancing the operational efficiency of an organization. At the Communication and Informatics Office of Tegal Regency, the process for managing asset inventory is still performed manually, leading to various issues including challenges in asset documentation, data retrieval, management of borrowing, reporting damage, and overseeing the condition of assets. This research intends to create a web-based asset inventory management solution that leverages Quick Response (QR) Code technology to boost the effectiveness, efficiency, and precision of inventory management. The methodology employed for the system's development was Agile Development, which includes stages such as planning, analyzing requirements, designing the system, developing, testing, and conducting iterative evaluations. Data gathering was conducted through observation, interviews, and reviewing existing literature. The completed system offers several key features, such as inventory management, the ability to generate and scan QR Codes, processes for borrowing and returning assets, damage reporting, a monitoring dashboard, and management of user access based on roles.  The findings reveal that the implemented system enhances asset identification through QR Codes, delivers real-time inventory data, and enables more efficient monitoring of assets. According to Black Box Testing results, all functionalities of the system performed in alignment with the identified functional requirements. Consequently, the web-based asset inventory management system utilizing QR Code technology can act as a useful solution to enhance the asset inventory management quality at the Communication and Informatics Office of Tegal Regency.

This study aims to analyze the relationship between epistemology and scientific logic in the development of scientific knowledge using a library research approach by reviewing relevant literature in the fields of philosophy of science, theory of knowledge, and principles of scientific logic. The findings indicate that epistemology serves as a philosophical foundation for understanding the origin, structure, and validity of knowledge, while scientific logic functions as a systematic tool that guides reasoning in constructing rational and consistent scientific truth. Both have a complementary relationship, where epistemology provides a normative framework for determining the criteria of knowledge validity, and scientific logic ensures that the reasoning process is structured, coherent, and free from fallacies. Therefore, the integration of epistemology and scientific logic plays a crucial role in producing scientific knowledge that is objective, measurable, and academically accountable, while also enhancing the overall quality and credibility of the scientific process.

This study aims to determine and analyze the impact of the work environment on employee job satisfaction at the Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM) of Jambi Province. The research is motivated by the importance of a supportive work environment in creating comfort, increasing motivation, and improving employee job satisfaction, since preliminary observations found several work-environment problems such as inadequate room cooling, disrupted toilet water supply, and unstable Wi-Fi network. This study used a quantitative approach with an associative research design. The population consisted of 75 employees, all of whom were used as the sample through a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected using a four-point Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed with validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and simple linear regression using SPSS. The results show that the work environment has a significant impact on employee job satisfaction, evidenced by a significance value smaller than 0.05, with a coefficient of determination of 61.8 percent. This indicates that the better the work environment, both physical and non-physical, the higher the employee job satisfaction. This research is expected to serve as a consideration for the agency in improving the quality of the work environment to support employee job satisfaction and performance.

Pesatnya kemajuan teknologi digital telah mempercepat adopsi *Internet of Things* (IoT) dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan sehari-hari. IoT memungkinkan perangkat fisik untuk berkomunikasi dan bertukar data melalui konektivitas internet, sehingga proses menjadi lebih otomatis, efisien, dan responsif. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pemanfaatan IoT dalam meningkatkan efisiensi kehidupan sehari-hari melalui pendekatan tinjauan pustaka. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah *Systematic Literature Review* (SLR), yang mengkaji dan menyintesis temuan dari berbagai studi terdahulu mengenai penerapan IoT di berbagai sektor, seperti rumah pintar (*smart home*), layanan kesehatan, transportasi, pertanian, dan pemantauan lingkungan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa IoT berkontribusi signifikan terhadap peningkatan efisiensi operasional, penghematan energi, perbaikan proses pengambilan keputusan, serta peningkatan kenyamanan pengguna. Terlepas dari berbagai manfaat tersebut, masih terdapat sejumlah tantangan, termasuk keamanan data, masalah privasi, interoperabilitas antarperangkat, biaya implementasi, dan ketergantungan pada infrastruktur internet yang stabil. Temuan studi ini menunjukkan bahwa IoT telah menjadi salah satu teknologi kunci yang mendukung transformasi digital dan peningkatan kualitas hidup. Pengembangan di masa mendatang diharapkan berfokus pada penguatan aspek keamanan, perluasan standar interoperabilitas, dan integrasi kecerdasan buatan (*artificial intelligence*) guna memaksimalkan efektivitas penerapan IoT dalam aktivitas sehari-hari.  

The emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has opened up considerable possibilities for automation systems aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in both home and office settings. This study focuses on the creation and deployment of an IoT-driven Smart Home system utilizing ESP32 for the automatic and manual supervision and regulation of electrical appliances within the Employee Dormitory of the Institute for Lecturer Performance Development (LPKD). The established system employs a Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor for detecting human presence and a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) sensor to assess the intensity of light in the room. The data from these sensors is analyzed by the ESP32 microcontroller, which controls lights and fans automatically through relay modules based on the surrounding conditions. Furthermore, the system is linked to the Blynk application and the Telegram Bot API to enable remote operation and immediate notifications. The methodological approach taken in this research is Research and Development (R&D) employing a prototyping method. The assessment outcomes show that the system functions reliably, with success rates for sensor detection and appliance management exceeding 95%. The introduction of this system aims to boost electrical energy efficiency, improve user experience, and facilitate the adoption of IoT-centered smart facility management within the LPKD framework.

Penilaian kinerja merupakan elemen krusial dalam manajemen sumber daya manusia (SDM) untuk memastikan efektivitas organisasi dan pengembangan karyawan. Namun, banyak sistem penilaian tradisional masih bergulat dengan masalah subjektivitas, kurangnya transparansi, dan minimnya fokus pada pengembangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengevaluasi sistem penilaian kinerja yang berlaku di Politeknik XXX dan mengusulkan kerangka model yang mengintegrasikan 360-Degree Feedback dan Critical Incident Technique (CIT) untuk mengatasi kelemahan tersebut. Menggunakan analisis survei deskriptif dan analisis kesenjangan (gap analysis) pada data Politeknik XXX , ditemukan bahwa sistem saat ini bersifat top-down, minim umpan balik multi-sumber (rekan sejawat dan mahasiswa 0%), lemah dalam pencatatan kejadian kritis (18.5% untuk prestasi, 29.6% untuk pelanggaran), serta memiliki skor komunikasi hasil penilaian (2.07/5.00), kepuasan, dan keadilan yang moderat (2.96/5.00). Kesenjangan signifikan teridentifikasi pada aspek transparansi (gap 2.29), orientasi perbaikan (gap 2.08), dan rekam kejadian kritis/CIT (gap 2.07). Implikasi dari temuan ini menunjukkan urgensi transformasi menuju sistem manajemen kinerja modern yang mengedepankan objektivitas, transparansi, dan pengembangan profesional berbasis data. Integrasi 360-Degree Feedback dan CIT diyakini mampu menyediakan perspektif holistik dan bukti perilaku faktual yang diperlukan untuk penilaian yang lebih adil dan formatif.

Mangrove forests are high-value coastal ecosystems that have the potential to be developed as sustainable ecotourism destinations. This study aims to analyze the development of Mangrove Forest Tourism in Kampung Kayu Ara Permai, Sungai Apit District, Siak Regency based on the three pillars of sustainable tourism of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), namely environmental, economic, and socio-cultural sustainability. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach through literature studies and semi-structured interviews with regional managers. The results of the study show that this area has a good mangrove ecosystem with nine species and an average Tourism Suitability Index (IKW) of 76.89% (Suitable/S2 category). From an economic perspective, eight non-timber forest products (NTFPs) downstream products and community-based homestay models have created an equitable distribution of benefits for residents. The socio-cultural dimension is supported by the authenticity of the coastal Malay tradition that is still preserved. However, the three dimensions face challenges in the form of the absence of protection regulations, the absence of a government fixed budget, and low public participation in management evaluation. This study recommends the issuance of regional regulations, the establishment of tourism BUMDes, and the strengthening of community participation as the foundation for sustainable ecotourism development.  

The community service activities aim to improve business financial management skills and student readiness in facing the 2026 Indonesian Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Festival (FIKSI). The program is implemented by lecturers of the Digital Business Study Program at Al-Irsyad University Cilacap together with supervising teachers and 26 FIKSI finalist students from SMA Negeri 2 Cilacap, SMA Negeri 3 Cilacap, and SMA Negeri 1 Maos. The main problem faced by partners is the low ability to prepare business financial reports and the use of digital technology in business development. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) through stages of socialization, training, technology implementation, mentoring, evaluation, and program sustainability. The results of the activity show an increase in student understanding and skills in recording transactions, calculating the cost of production, preparing profit and loss and cash flow reports, and utilizing digital financial applications and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support business development. In addition, supervising teachers received capacity building in assisting students in aspects of financial management and preparing business proposals. The establishment of the Smart Fintech Young Entrepreneur Community is a sustainable strategy for the program to support the development of digital entrepreneurship in schools. This program has proven effective in improving the quality of business and improving students' readiness for entrepreneurship competitions.

This study aimed to develop teaching materials based on Problem Based Learning (PBL) assisted by Canva media for teaching biography writing to tenth-grade vocational high school students and to examine their validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, which consists of five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The participants were 30 tenth-grade vocational high school students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, expert validation questionnaires, student response questionnaires, biography-writing tests, and documentation. The data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results revealed that the developed teaching materials achieved a validity score of 95%, categorized as highly valid based on evaluations by subject-matter and media experts. The practicality level reached 94%, categorized as highly practical according to students’ responses. Furthermore, the effectiveness test demonstrated an improvement in students’ biography-writing skills, as indicated by the increase in the average score from 63.47 in the pretest to 84.73 in the posttest. The Normalized Gain (N-Gain) score of 0.58 was categorized as moderate. These findings indicate that the Canva-assisted PBL teaching materials are valid, practical, and effective for use in biography-writing instruction for vocational high school students. The study contributes to innovations in Indonesian language teaching by integrating problem-based learning with digital technology to enhance students’ writing skills.

Pembiayaan Pra Pensiun Berkah merupakan salah satu produk pembiayaan syariah yang ditujukan bagi pegawai aktif yang akan memasuki masa pensiun untuk memenuhi berbagai kebutuhan konsumtif maupun produktif. Dalam pelaksanaannya, pembiayaan tersebut harus dilakukan sesuai dengan prinsip syariah dan ketentuan Fatwa Dewan Syariah Nasional Majelis Ulama Indonesia (DSN-MUI) agar terhindar dari unsur riba, gharar, dan maisir. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui prosedur akad Pembiayaan Pra Pensiun Berkah serta menganalisis kesesuaiannya dengan Fatwa DSN-MUI pada PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk KC Jambi Pattimura. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk memberikan gambaran mengenai pelaksanaan pembiayaan di lapangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prosedur Pembiayaan Pra Pensiun Berkah meliputi tahap pengajuan pembiayaan, pemeriksaan dokumen, pengecekan Sistem Layanan Informasi Keuangan (SLIK), analisis kelayakan, persetujuan pembiayaan, pelaksanaan akad, pencairan dana, hingga monitoring pembayaran angsuran. Akad yang digunakan dalam pembiayaan ini umumnya adalah akad murabahah dan musyarakah mutanaqisah (MMQ) yang disesuaikan dengan tujuan pembiayaan nasabah. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan Pembiayaan Pra Pensiun Berkah telah memenuhi prinsip transparansi, keadilan, dan kehati-hatian serta sesuai dengan rukun, syarat, dan ketentuan yang diatur dalam Fatwa DSN-MUI. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa prosedur Pembiayaan Pra Pensiun Berkah pada PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk KC Jambi Pattimura telah berjalan sesuai dengan prinsip syariah dan ketentuan Fatwa DSN-MUI. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi referensi bagi pengembangan kajian perbankan syariah dan bahan evaluasi bagi lembaga keuangan syariah dalam meningkatkan kualitas layanan serta kepatuhan terhadap prinsip syariah.

Kecurangan (fraud) di sektor perbankan daerah merupakan ancaman serius yang dapat merugikan keuangan negara dan menurunkan kepercayaan publik. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis kasus korupsi pengadaan iklan pada Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Barat dan Banten (Bank BJB) menggunakan pendekatan Fraud Triangle Theory yang mencakup tiga elemen utama: tekanan (pressure), kesempatan (opportunity), dan rasionalisasi (rationalization). Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan studi kasus, didukung oleh studi literatur dari berbagai sumber ilmiah yang relevan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kasus Bank BJB mencerminkan interaksi ketiga elemen Fraud Triangle secara simultan. Tekanan bersumber dari kebutuhan dana non-budgeter yang besar dalam pengelolaan anggaran promosi senilai Rp409 miliar. Kesempatan muncul akibat lemahnya sistem pengendalian internal, tidak adanya verifikasi dokumen yang memadai, serta penyimpangan dalam proses pengadaan. Rasionalisasi terbentuk melalui persepsi pelaku bahwa praktik tersebut merupakan hal yang lazim dalam lingkungan birokrasi dan korporasi. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada pengembangan pemahaman teoritis dan praktis terkait pencegahan fraud di lembaga keuangan daerah Indonesia, khususnya melalui penguatan tata kelola perusahaan dan sistem pengawasan internal.

The increasingly dynamic organizational environment demands strategic human resource management to maintain competitiveness and achieve organizational goals. Performance appraisal serves not only as an evaluation tool but also as the basis for decision-making regarding employee career development. This study aims to analyze the impact of performance appraisal on career development based on various empirical research findings. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with the PRISMA framework and a descriptive-qualitative approach. Data were obtained from scientific articles on Google Scholar, Garuda, and ScienceDirect containing quantitative studies from the 2022–2026 period. The data were then analyzed using narrative synthesis to identify patterns of relationships between performance appraisal and career development. The results of the study indicate that performance appraisal has a positive and significant effect on employee career development. An objective, transparent, and measurable appraisal system helps organizations identify employee potential, enhance competencies, determine training needs, and support promotions and career opportunities. These findings align with Performance Management Theory, Human Capital Theory, Goal-Setting Theory, and Expectancy Theory. Therefore, the integration of performance appraisal and career development is a key strategy in building a competent, productive, and sustainable workforce.

This study aims to determine the role of women in tourism development in Raja Prailiu Village, East Sumba Regency, and to identify the obstacles faced by women in tourism activities. This research is motivated by the importance of women's involvement in meeting family economic needs while preserving the weaving culture. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. Research informants consisted of six women who are active in tourism activities in Raja Prailiu Village. Data sources used include primary data from interviews and secondary data from books, journals, articles, and related documents. Data analysis techniques used the Miles and Huberman model which includes data reduction, data presentation, as well as drawing conclusions and verification. The results of the study show that women have an important role in tourism development, namely as weavers, craft product sellers, tour guides, and actors in preserving culture and cleanliness of the tourist environment. However, women also face various obstacles, such as increasing the number of tourists, high prices of raw materials, limited time due to dual roles, lack of English language skills, and low tourist awareness of environmental cleanliness. This research contributes to showing the importance of the role of women in tourism development and becomes a consideration for the government and the community in supporting tourism development in Raja Prailiu Village.

Higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) are a requirement in 21st-century education, yet assessments in schools are still primarily based on lower-order thinking (LOTS) cognitive skills. This study aims to examine the concept of the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy, the characteristics of instruments based on Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), and their implementation in instrument development. This study used a qualitative approach with a heritage study method. Data were obtained from books, scientific journals, and educational policy documents related to HOTS-based assessment. Analysis was conducted through data reduction, categorization, and drawing conclusions based on their alignment with the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy framework. The results of this study indicate that cognitive levels C4-C6 in the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy serve as the primary reference in developing HOTS instruments, which can assist in developing HOTS-based instruments to measure students' higher-order thinking skills.

Science and language literacy remain challenges in non-formal education, as learning often emphasizes memorization and underutilizes local contexts as learning resources. This community service program aimed to strengthen the competence of Community Learning Center (PKBM) tutors in developing science and language literacy modules based on the ethnoscience and local wisdom of Klaten. The program employed a Training of Trainers (ToT) approach involving training sessions, module development workshops, and mentoring. Participants consisted of 20 tutors from three PKBM in Klaten Regency. Competence was evaluated through pretest and posttest questionnaires covering literacy understanding, pedagogical competence, module development, and learning implementation. Results indicated a 24,61%. increase in tutor competence, with the average score rising from 63,31 to 87,92. The program effectively enhanced tutors’ capacity to design contextual learning grounded in ethnoscience and local wisdom.

Children's literacy can be improved through interactive learning media. A digital children's story platform, previously a mobile application, required web version development to expand user accessibility via browsers. The main challenge in this development was presenting multimedia content such as text, images, and audio dubbing synchronously scene-by-scene without degrading system performance, as well as facilitating reader interaction through a rating feature. This research aims to design and develop the platform using a Decoupled Architecture approach. The software development method used is Waterfall, encompassing requirement analysis, system design (UML, CDM, and PDM), implementation, testing, and maintenance. During implementation, ReactJS is utilized on the client-side for responsive interface rendering and state management, while Laravel is implemented on the server-side as a RESTful API provider to manage multimedia asset transmission, rating records, and the MySQL database. Functional system testing was evaluated using Black-box Testing, while user experience was validated using Spearman's Rank Correlation. The results indicate that this architectural separation (front-end and back-end) effectively resolves server overload issues commonly found in monolithic architectures and produces a seamless, stable asynchronous data transmission system across various devices.