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Vocational high school graduates are expected to master not only technical competencies but also interpersonal skills that support their readiness for the workplace. Field observations at SMK Pasundan 1 Bandung indicate that students in the Online Business and Retail (Bisnis Daring dan Ritel) program still show a low level of assertive communication, evidenced by their difficulty in expressing opinions confidently, refusing requests politely, and handling direct interaction with customers. This community service program (Program Kemitraan Masyarakat/PKM) was designed to develop students' assertive communication skills through the role-play method. The program consists of five stages: needs analysis, development of training materials and role-play scenarios, training and practice, evaluation and feedback, and continued mentoring. Students are placed in simulated roles such as seller, buyer, and observer in scenarios involving customer service, complaint handling, price negotiation, and teamwork. The information-dissemination approach combines material delivery, discussion, hands-on practice, and technical guidance. The program is expected to increase students' understanding of assertive communication concepts, strengthen their interpersonal communication skills, and provide an applied learning experience relevant to the demands of the retail and customer-service industry. The expected output of this activity is a scientific article published in a nationally accredited (Sinta) journal.

Assertive communication is a core competency for vocational high school (SMK) students, particularly those majoring in Online Business and Retail, whose future work demands strong interpersonal skills in customer service, negotiation, and teamwork. Classroom instruction in Indonesian vocational schools, however, still tends to privilege cognitive content over practical, contextual communication training. This study examines the effect of the role-playing technique on the assertive communication ability of twelfth-grade Online Business and Retail students at SMK Pasundan 1 Bandung. A quantitative survey approach is employed, with role playing—operationalized through three dimensions (role taking, role marking, and role negotiation) adapted from Zaini (2008)—as the independent variable, and assertive communication—operationalized through five dimensions adapted from Albert and Emmons (2001)—as the dependent variable. Given a population of 36 students, a saturated (census) sampling technique is used, so all members of the population serve as respondents. Data will be collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using path analysis with the assistance of SPSS, examining both the simultaneous effect of role playing on assertive communication and the partial effects of its three dimensions. The study is grounded in Bandura's (1977) Social Learning Theory, which posits that behavior is acquired through observation, modeling, and reinforcement. The anticipated outcome is empirical evidence on the effectiveness of role playing in strengthening assertive communication, together with practical recommendations for teachers and schools seeking to design more participatory, work-relevant instructional strategies.

This community engagement program aimed to strengthen community empowerment through human resource development and employability skills training in West Java Indonesia. The program involved youth groups, unemployed individuals, women’s associations, and local community members who experienced limited access to professional training and workforce readiness opportunities. To address these challenges, participatory workshops, leadership training, career mentoring, and collaborative learning activities were implemented over a three-month period involving 65 participants. The findings demonstrated significant improvements in communication skills, teamwork, leadership competencies, career planning awareness, and problem-solving abilities among participants. Qualitative results also revealed increased confidence, stronger motivation for professional development, and greater participation in community and economic activities. Participants showed improved readiness for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities after completing the program. The integration of human resource development and participatory educational approaches proved effective in promoting employability and sustainable community empowerment

This community engagement program aimed to strengthen entrepreneurial capacity and digital literacy among santri at Asy-Syifa Al-Islami Islamic Boarding School, Parung Bogor, Indonesia. The program was designed in response to the growing importance of entrepreneurship and digital competencies in supporting youth empowerment, economic participation, and sustainable community development. The activities involved Islamic boarding school students who had limited access to entrepreneurship education, digital business training, and practical technology-based learning opportunities. To address these challenges, participatory workshops, mentoring sessions, collaborative discussions, and practical digital entrepreneurship training were implemented over a three-month period involving 55 participants. The program focused on entrepreneurial mindset development, digital marketing, financial literacy, social media utilization, and small business management skills. The findings demonstrated significant improvements in entrepreneurial awareness, digital literacy, communication skills, creativity, teamwork, and self-confidence among participants. Qualitative results also revealed increased motivation among santri to develop small businesses and utilize digital platforms productively. Participants showed greater readiness to engage in entrepreneurship activities and adapt to technological developments after completing the program. The integration of entrepreneurship education and digital skills training proved effective in promoting youth empowerment and sustainable community participation. Overall, the program highlights the importance of community-based entrepreneurship and digital literacy initiatives in strengthening the socio-economic capacity of Islamic boarding school students

This study examines the implementation of a Figma-based UI/UX training program aimed at improving digital design literacy among students at Qotrun Nada Islamic Boarding School, Jakarta. The program was developed to address the limited digital competencies and practical design skills commonly found among santri in traditional Islamic educational environments. Using a project-based learning and mentoring approach, participants were introduced to fundamental concepts of User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), and collaborative digital design using Figma. The activities included workshops, practical design exercises, mentoring sessions, and prototype development projects. The findings demonstrated significant improvements in students’ digital literacy, communication skills, teamwork, creativity, and confidence in using technology. Students successfully produced simple website prototypes that reflected basic usability and visual design principles. Furthermore, the integration of digital literacy training within the pesantren environment showed that technological skill development can be harmonized with Islamic educational values and community empowerment initiatives

Background: The application of ethical principles is an essential foundation in nursing practice, as nurses frequently encounter complex clinical situations that require a careful balance between professional demands, patient safety, and patient rights. Objective: This study aims to explore nurses' experiences in applying ethical principles within clinical nursing practice. Methods: This study utilized a qualitative design with a phenomenological approach. Participants were selected via purposive sampling based on their work experience in direct patient care. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: The findings revealed four main themes: 1) patient autonomy and decision-making in care; 2) the interaction of beneficence, safety, and religious values in care; 3) justice and patient prioritization in care; and 4) effective communication and patient confidentiality. Conclusion: The application of ethical principles is influenced by knowledge, clinical reasoning, moral sensitivity, and teamwork. Continuous reinforcement of ethical education and organizational support are highly required to enhance the quality of nursing care services.

This study aims to analyze the influence of social support and soft skills on the work readiness of the 2022 cohort students in Tasikmalaya City. Work readiness is an essential aspect that students must possess to face increasingly competitive labor market demands. This research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. Data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed to 110 respondents selected from a population of 150 students using the Slovin formula with a 5% margin of error and a simple random sampling technique. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with the assistance of IBM SPSS Statistics 25. Prior to hypothesis testing, validity and reliability tests were performed to ensure the quality of the research instruments. In addition, classical assumption tests, including normality, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, and linearity tests, were conducted to verify the suitability of the regression model. The findings indicate that both social support and soft skills have a positive and significant effect on students’ work readiness. Support from family, peers, and the academic environment enhances students’ confidence in preparing for employment. Furthermore, communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and responsibility as components of soft skills strengthen students’ readiness to enter the professional workforce. These findings highlight the importance of developing soft skills and strengthening social support to improve students’ work readiness.

This study examines the effectiveness of the Partner in Learning model in enhancing students' collaboration skills during productive practice activities at SMKN 9 Bandung. Modern industrial demands require vocational school graduates to possess not only technical skills but also strong collaborative competencies. However, conventional teacher-centered learning approaches often limit students' opportunities for active social interaction. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with ten students from six different vocational programs at SMKN 9 Bandung, as well as non-participatory observation conducted during practice sessions in April 2026. Data analysis followed the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana (2014), comprising data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Source triangulation was applied to ensure data credibility. The findings reveal that the Partner in Learning model is effective in improving students' collaborative abilities, particularly in terms of active communication, teamwork, and shared responsibility in completing practice tasks. Nevertheless, challenges remain, including a classroom environment that is not yet fully conducive to open discussion and students' low initiative in independently seeking additional references. These findings imply that the success of this model depends on a supportive learning environment and strategies to foster student learning autonomy.

This research used a qualitative approach with a descriptive analytical research type through a literature study method. The research data were obtained from various written sources such as scientific journals, books, research articles, and other documents relevant to the research topic. Data collection techniques were carried out through documentation by reading, recording, and classifying data according to the focus of the research. Data analysis was conducted descriptively and qualitatively through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that Civic Education has an important role in instilling tolerance values in students through materials related to diversity, democracy, human rights, and Pancasila values. Civic Education learning helps students understand the importance of respecting differences in ethnicity, religion, culture, and opinions in everyday life. In addition, teachers also play an important role in fostering tolerance through group discussions, teamwork, and presentation activities that train students to respect and cooperate with one another. However, there are still obstacles in implementing tolerant attitudes, such as environmental influences and the lack of awareness among some students. Therefore, cooperation between teachers, schools, and parents is needed to continuously foster students’ attitudes of tolerance.

Effective communication is essential for teamwork effectiveness in healthcare, particularly in inpatient units where patient care requires coordination among multiple professionals. Internal data from Hospital X showed that more than 50% of medical incidents in the last two years were related to miscommunication among healthcare workers. In addition, the 2024 employee satisfaction survey reported that workplace communication satisfaction was only 62%, below the hospital target of 75%. This study aimed to examine the influence of effective communication on teamwork effectiveness with interprofessional collaboration as an intervening variable at Hospital X.This study used a quantitative cross-sectional design involving 226 healthcare workers, including doctors, nurses, and medical support staff. Data were analyzed using the Three-Box Method and PLS-SEM. The findings revealed that effective communication significantly influenced teamwork effectiveness both directly and indirectly through interprofessional collaboration. Interprofessional collaboration also acted as a significant mediating variable between communication and teamwork effectiveness. These results indicate that communication is a key foundation for strengthening collaboration and improving teamwork in hospitals. Therefore, hospitals should enhance communication training and interprofessional collaboration programs to improve healthcare quality and patient safety

This study examines the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing student collaborative learning, with a particular emphasis on AI-driven feedback mechanisms and patterns of student interaction in developing effective collaborative skills. Unlike prior studies, this research highlights the mediating effect of AI-driven feedback on teamwork efficiency and overall learning outcomes in collaborative environments. An explanatory quantitative approach was applied using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to ensure robust data analysis. Data were collected from 112 university students who were actively engaged in AI-assisted collaborative learning activities, using a structured online survey instrument. The data were subsequently analyzed using SmartPLS software. The results reveal that AI significantly enhances student interaction (β = 0.534, p < 0.000) and improves problem-solving feedback (β = 0.620, p < 0.000), both of which contribute to significantly strengthening collaborative skills (β = 0.716, p < 0.000). However, the findings also indicate that AI alone does not directly improve collaboration without the support of structured pedagogical design and guidance. Therefore, universities should strategically integrate AI-driven feedback into Learning Management Systems (LMS) and strengthen digital literacy initiatives to optimize the effectiveness and sustainability of AI in collaborative learning contexts.

Leadership is an essential element in human life, particularly within a social and organizational context. Transformational leadership plays a vital role in shaping the performance and motivation of organizational members. This research adopts a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach, enabling a deep and systematic exploration of leadership phenomena. The study aims to analyze the implementation of transformational leadership in the Student Association of the Management Department (HIMA) at Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung for the 2024–2025 period. Based on the theory proposed by McShane and Von Glinow (2010), the results indicate that transformational leadership has a positive contribution to organizational engagement, motivation, and teamwork among student leaders.  

This study aims to analyze the leadership qualifications of Moses in Exodus 18:21 and examine their relevance for contemporary Christian team leadership. The research is grounded in the increasing complexity of modern leadership challenges, which often prioritize structural effectiveness without sufficient ethical and spiritual foundations. Employing a qualitative approach with a historical-grammatical hermeneutical method, this study interprets the text within its historical, literary, and lexical contexts. The findings reveal that the four leadership criteria—capable, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating dishonest gain—form an integrated value system that undergirds Israel’s collective leadership structure. The novelty of this research lies in its interpretation of Exodus 18:21 not merely as a description of Moses’ personal charisma, but as a paradigm for participatory and ethically grounded team leadership. Theologically, the “fear of God” functions as the normative center that integrates competence and integrity. These findings suggest that contemporary Christian leadership development should prioritize spiritual character and moral accountability as foundational elements in building sustainable and integrity-based teamwork..

Human resources (HR) are an important factor in determining the success of a business because they play a role in increasing productivity, service quality, and company competitiveness. In an era of increasingly intense business competition, companies are required to have a competitive, professional workforce that is capable of adapting to technological developments and customer needs. This paper aims to identify competitive human resource development strategies at Helen Cempaka Bakery and their impact on business progress. The method used in this paper is a descriptive method with a literature study approach and observation of the business conditions at Helen Cempaka Bakery. The results of the discussion show that human resource development strategies at Helen Cempaka Bakery are implemented through job training, guidance and supervision, motivation, improvement of work discipline, teamwork development, and the use of modern technology and equipment. In addition, indicators of competitive human resources include ability, expertise, knowledge, and good work attitudes. Human resource development has a positive impact on improving employee performance quality, business productivity, service quality, and customer satisfaction. Therefore, continuous human resource development is highly necessary so that Helen Cempaka Bakery can maintain competitiveness and continue to grow amid business competition.

This study is motivated by the significant role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the national economy, particularly in generating employment and supporting economic growth, while still facing challenges related to product quality and competitiveness. In this context, product curation emerges as a strategic mechanism to enhance quality standards and market readiness, making the role of curators increasingly important. This study aims to analyze the influence of curator competence, digital curation technology, work environment, work motivation, work targets, teamwork, and personality traits on job satisfaction and curator performance in MSMEs, as well as to examine the role of job satisfaction as a mediating variable and commitment as a moderating variable. The research employs a quantitative approach with an explanatory design, using primary data collected through questionnaires distributed to 251 curators affiliated with the East Java Curation House. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression, along with mediation and moderation testing. The findings indicate that curator competence, digital curation technology, work targets, teamwork, and job satisfaction have a significant effect on curator performance, while job satisfaction also mediates several relationships among variables. However, curator commitment does not act as a moderating variable. The implications of this study highlight the importance of strengthening curator competence, enhancing the utilization of digital technology, and developing structured and collaborative work systems to improve curator performance and the sustainable competitiveness of MSMEs.

This study is motivated by the leadership of the principal at MTs Darul Falah Sumbergempol Tulungagung, who involves all school personnel in school activities. Although the principal’s tenure is relatively new, the principal has been able to implement continuous changes to advance the institution and improve the quality and services of the school. The research employed a qualitative approach. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The data analysis techniques included (1) data reduction, (2) data display, and (3) conclusion drawing/verification. The results of this study indicate that: (1) The principal’s strategy in mobilizing subordinates to improve the quality of learning at MTs Darul Falah Sumbergempol Tulungagung is carried out by ensuring that teachers perform their duties professionally, participating directly in the preparation of lesson plans (RPP), selecting competent teachers to guide students in self-development activities, providing explanations and motivation to subordinates regarding the implementation of tasks in the madrasah, and giving instructions to enhance staff capabilities by forming well-organized teamwork. (2) The principal’s strategy in influencing subordinates to improve the quality of learning is implemented by enhancing personnel performance, providing rewards to subordinates, setting a good example, showing concern and attention, improving welfare, motivating subordinates, and supporting as well as appreciating their achievements. (3) The principal’s strategy in encouraging improvements in the quality of learning is carried out by inviting subordinates to enhance teachers’ competencies, motivating teachers to be productive and innovative, coordinating the outcomes of teachers’ work, consistently evaluating teachers’ activities, conducting official meetings, providing motivation during these meetings, and setting an example by arriving at school earlier than others.   

This study aims to describe the event management of Kartini Humas Indonesia 2024 organized by Media Humas Indonesia as a form of appreciation for outstanding female public relations practitioners and as a strategy to build the reputation of Media Humas Indonesia. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with four informants, non-participant observation, and documentation. The results show that the Kartini Humas Indonesia 2024 event was managed using Goldblatt’s five-stage event management approach: research, design, planning, coordination, and evaluation. The research stage involved identifying the needs and expectations of participants and target audiences. In the design stage, the committee developed creative ideas and defined the event’s characteristics. Planning focused on selecting the theme, location, and timing. In the coordination stage, communication and teamwork were key to the event’s successful execution. Evaluation was conducted through internal reflection and participant feedback. Furthermore, the event had a positive impact on the reputation of Media Humas Indonesia as the organizer, particularly in terms of reliability, credibility, and social responsibility. The study concludes that structured event management plays a crucial role in enhancing the reputation of the media as an event organizer in the public eye.

This community service activity aims to enhance students’ competencies in business management, production, and operations through an industrial visit to PT. XYZ. The activity involved 65 students from the Entrepreneurship Study Program of Universitas Negeri Medan and was conducted in December 2025. The method used was experiential learning, allowing students to gain direct exposure to real industrial practices. The stages of the activity included preparation, implementation of the industrial visit, observation and data analysis, and evaluation and reflection. The results of the activity indicate significant improvements in five key areas: understanding of business management, production processes, operations management, development of soft skills, and increased entrepreneurial motivation and interest. Students were able to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, thereby enhancing their analytical and practical abilities. In addition, the activity contributed to the development of communication skills, teamwork, critical thinking, and professional attitudes. Overall, this program demonstrates that industrial visits are an effective learning strategy in entrepreneurship education to produce competent, adaptive, and competitive graduates.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is one of the personality assessment tools that is often used to identify individual psychological tendencies, including in the context of higher education. In the student environment, MBTI is widely used as a means of self-introduction, adjustment of learning styles, increasing the effectiveness of group work, and career planning. This article aims to examine the relevance of the application of MBTI among students using a literature study approach. The research method used is in the form of a review of various literature sources, such as scientific journals, books, and academic articles that discuss the basic concept of MBTI, its implementation in the field of education, and critical views regarding its limitations. The results of the study show that MBTI has a fairly relevant role as a non-diagnostic instrument in helping students understand their potential, learning preferences, and social and academic interaction patterns. In addition, the appropriate use of MBTI can support improved learning quality, teamwork effectiveness, and academic counseling services. However, a number of literature highlights the limitations of MBTI, especially regarding aspects of validity and reliability, so it is not recommended to be used as the sole basis for academic or psychological decision-making. Thus, MBTI remains relevant for students if used wisely, contextually, and based on a strong scientific foundation to support students' academic and personality development.

This outreach program evaluates the efficacy of the Lingkari Aku cooperative learning model in enhancing conceptual mathematical grasp among elementary students. Carried out at SD Negeri 054945 Dogang during the 2023/2024 odd semester, this study employed a qualitative case study methodology. The target participants were students engaged in integer operation topics. Data acquisition involved systematic observation, assessment tests, and documentation. The findings demonstrate that the Lingkari Aku method markedly bolstered student engagement, stimulated proactive group dialogue, and refined their grasp of integer concepts. Beyond academic gains, the approach fostered essential social competencies, such as teamwork, interpersonal communication, and accountability. Although high student excitement necessitated rigorous classroom management, the method successfully established a dynamic and pleasurable mathematical learning atmosphere. Consequently, this model is endorsed as a viable pedagogical alternative for elementary mathematics, especially within the framework of educational community service initiatives.