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The development of information technology, particularly the use of smartphones, has changed human activity patterns and significantly impacted the education sector. The "one-stop-shop" concept reflects the use of mobile devices as centers for various activities, including learning. This situation drives the need for innovation in the development of adaptive and interactive learning media. One solution that can be developed is an Android-based mobile application using Flutter, which can increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the learning process. The Association of Multimedia and Information Technology Professionals (PPMultindo), an organization focused on technology, has developed an Android-based learning platform. This platform is designed to provide flexible access to materials, support interactivity, and facilitate collaboration between educators. Features such as learning analysis, material recommendations, and automatic evaluation are expected to improve the quality of the learning experience. However, the implementation of this technology still faces various challenges, including limited technological competence of educators, inadequate infrastructure, and adjustments to curriculum needs. Therefore, collaborative efforts are needed to optimize the use of mobile technology to support educational transformation in the digital era.

This literature study aims to analyze the strategies of local cosmetic brands in providing product variants for different skin types, setting affordable prices for the teenage segment, and minimizing side effect risks to increase purchase intention among beginner users. The method used is qualitative library research with a thematic synthesis approach following systematic literature review procedures. The results indicate that complete product variants enable beginner users to find products suitable for their skin conditions, reducing confusion and increasing confidence. Affordable prices are crucial for the teenage segment with limited budgets, allowing them to try products without excessive financial burden. Minimizing side effect risks through safe formulations, dermatological testing, ingredient transparency, and usage education builds a sense of security essential for beginner users. These three strategies are interconnected and collectively create a foundation of trust that drives purchase intention. Beginner users who feel their needs are understood, products are affordable, and risks are minimal will be more motivated to purchase and have the potential to become long-term loyal customers. This study contributes theoretically to enriching cosmetic marketing literature with a teenage and beginner user segmentation perspective and practically provides foundations for local brands in designing products, pricing strategies, and safety communications targeting this segment.

This community service activity aims to enhance students' literacy skills through creative writing training. The target group consists of students at MTsN 2 INHIL Riau who are still in the early stages of developing writing abilities. The method of implementation includes interactive lectures on the fundamental concepts of creative writing, writing exercises on specific themes, group discussions, and intensive mentoring in creating simple written works. The results of the training show a significant improvement in students' motivation to write, their ability to express ideas in written form, and the production of creative works such as poetry and short stories. Additionally, this activity has sparked a sustained interest in developing a culture of literacy within the school environment, encouraging students to actively engage with writing beyond the training sessions. This indicates that creative writing training is not only effective in developing student potential but also contributes to the strengthening of the madrasah literacy movement, creating a lasting impact on students' literacy habits.

The rapid development of digital technology requires communities to possess basic digital marketing literacy and skills in order to adapt to technology-based communication and marketing patterns. The main problem faced by the target participants in this Community Service Program was the low level of understanding and basic skills in utilizing digital media, particularly YouTube and TikTok, for promotion and information dissemination. This program aimed to enhance the capacity of beginners through an applied and contextual basic digital marketing training. The method employed an educative and participatory approach through interactive lectures, discussions, and hands-on content creation practices. The results indicate an improvement in participants’ understanding of digital marketing concepts, their ability to use social media functionally, and their initial readiness to produce simple digital content. These findings confirm that a beginner-oriented training model is effective as a community empowerment instrument in the digital era. This program contributes to strengthening digital literacy and has the potential to be replicated in other communities with similar characteristics.

This study aims to identify challenges faced by novice counselors in guidance and counseling practice in the digital era and strategies that can be applied to overcome them. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews with 12 novice counselors who have practiced for 1-3 years in secondary schools and universities. The results show that novice counselors face main challenges including: (1) limited technological competence in online counseling services, (2) difficulty building rapport in virtual sessions, (3) security and confidentiality issues of client data, (4) adaptation to changes in counselee behavior influenced by digital technology, and (5) lack of supervision and mentoring in digital counseling context. Effective strategies include improving digital literacy through continuous training, using secure counseling platforms, developing virtual communication skills, collaborating with senior counselors, and utilizing technology as intervention support tools. This research provides practical implications for the development of novice counselor competencies and recommendations for educational institutions in preparing prospective counselors for the digital era.

The “Beginner Brewer” community activity organized by Koffie Rakjat Semarang stands out as an informal learning space for individuals new to coffee brewing techniques, but so far there has been little scientific study regarding its impact on participants’ sensory experiences. This study aims to analyze how beginners understand and evaluate the flavor profile of Aceh Gayo single-origin coffee “Drama” through practical brewing sessions. The research method used a qualitative descriptive approach with data sources consisting of activity documentation, observations of popular articles, and direct quotations from participants’ experiences. The results showed that mentoring with simple techniques such as the V60 (1:15) and French Press (1:12) contributed to participants’ increased understanding of the fruity character and flavor complexity of “Drama,” which has flavor notes of passion fruit, pineapple, strawberry jam, rum, and palm sugar. Participants also reported that the inclusive learning environment made the brewing process easy and enjoyable, and encouraged continued interest in specialty coffee. In conclusion, this community activity is effective as an initial educational tool that shapes flavor perception and increases the confidence of beginner brewers in understanding specialty coffee.

The rise of digital technology has changed how young people access information, including political issues. TikTok, a short-video platform, has become a popular medium for first-time voters to engage with political content. This study aims to describe their understanding of political content on TikTok and its influence on political literacy. Using a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews of six informants in Pekanbaru, findings show that TikTok has potential as an accessible and engaging political literacy tool. However, most informants lacked critical skills in verifying content accuracy. The study concludes that although TikTok increases youth interest in politics, digital literacy and critical thinking must be improved to prevent misinterpretation of information.

This study aims to analyze cryptocurrency investments and the risks faced by beginner investors who own digital assets such as Bitcoin, Solana, XRP, and other coins that have been increasing in value over the past few years, especially among the general public and retail investors. Not only retail investors, but governments also now hold digital assets, as has already happened. However, the unstable price and lack of global legal oversight make investing in cryptocurrency highly risky, especially for those with less knowledge and experience. The methods used in this study include literature review, descriptive analysis of historical price data for cryptocurrency, case studies, and interviews with several beginner investors. The findings show that cryptocurrency can generate large profits in a short time, but the risk of losing capital is also very high. Therefore, having a good understanding of blockchain technology, risk management, and investment psychology before starting to invest is important. This study is hoped to serve as a reference for beginner investors when considering decisions to invest in cryptocurrency.

SMAK Untung Suropati Krian is one of the institutions that wants to produce the students with computer skills, especially in the field of UI / UX. Students with basic UI / UX skills can be used as a provision for future work. The Training Activity on How to Easily Create UI / UX Designs for Beginners for SMAK Untung Suropati Krian Students has aim of providing basic UI / UX concepts to students, introducing the stages of creating UI / UX designs based on general methodologies, starting from making UI sketches to simple prototypes, increasing insight into the use of the Figma to design simple prototypes. In order to improve quality of students, 13 selected students were sent to take part in UI / UX training by learning about Crazy-8 Practice. All application design sketch ideas can be poured out at this stage within 5-8 minutes to produce 8 sketch forms. The Crazy-8 method is also considered the easiest method to start the UI / UX design process. The results of participant feedback showed that 95% of students gained new insights from this training and ease in learning the material provided, namely making Crazy-8 instantly.

Real Analysis is a fundamental course in mathematics education characterized by its deductive and axiomatic structure, which requires logical, systematic, and conceptual understanding. However, many studies have shown that students often face difficulties in grasping abstract concepts and constructing mathematical proofs deductively. Lestari (2015) found that most students were only able to conduct proofs inductively, while their deductive proof skills remained low due to weak prerequisite knowledge and lack of formal reasoning practice. Meanwhile, Darmadi, Sanusi, and Rifai (2024) explained that students’ difficulties in understanding formal definitions and the structure of real numbers indicate the need for a learning approach that emphasizes conceptual comprehension. This article employs a literature review approach to analyze the application of conceptual approaches in helping beginners understand Real Analysis. The results show that a conceptual approach enhances students’ understanding of the meaning behind mathematical symbols and procedures, helps them build connections among concepts such as limits, continuity, and the real number system, and gradually develops their deductive reasoning skills. Therefore, applying a conceptual approach in Real Analysis learning is an essential strategy to help students achieve deep, logical, and meaningful understanding.

This study addresses common problems in start-up businesses: lack of financial management and low presentation of financial statements due to limited human resources. With a conceptual qualitative research (CQR) approach, the research integrates accounting theory and business life cycle theory to design a process for presenting relevant financial statements for business actors who run individual operations. The main findings point to two things: first, the need for resources that understand finance is an inevitability that can be met through education, training, and induction observation; Second, the synthesis of accounting theory and business life cycle maps the conceptual area for the report presentation model that is tailored to the conditions of the beginner business. The proposed model covers the scope of management ranging from recording transactions on the cash mutation book, journaling to reveal the double impact of transactions, to grouping account balances on the ledger to produce relevant information. This process differs from the conventional accounting cycle in that it starts from the cashier function combined with the accounting function, thus reducing the need for separate specialists. The combination of cashier and accountant functions in one practical and relevant accounting flow for individual businesses, allows business owners to supervise their financial performance and position through simple but informative reports.

This research was conducted to determine the feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of big book media in reading learning for first-grade beginners of the Karimah Quran Memorization Elementary School, Berastagi. This research was R&D using the ADDIE development model. The subjects were 20 first-grade students. Data collection techniques included interviews, questionnaires, and tests. The instruments used in this study included interviews, expert instruments (tests, media, and materials), practical instruments (teacher response questionnaires), and student learning outcome tests. Data analysis techniques used in this study included qualitative and quantitative data. The results showed that the product's feasibility achieved a percentage of 85% and was categorized as feasible. The product's practicality score was 92%, categorized as very practical. The product's effectiveness score was 0.75, categorized as effective. It can be concluded that the use of Big Book as a reading medium for first-grade beginners at Tahfiz Quran Karimah Elementary School in Berastagi is feasible, practical, and effective.

This study aims to identify and analyze the challenges faced by novice teachers in implementing a dual curriculum—which includes the national curriculum and Islamic curriculum—in Islamic Elementary Schools (SDI). The dual curriculum in SDI requires integration between mastery of general knowledge and instilling strong Islamic values. However, in practice, novice teachers experience various difficulties, ranging from limited understanding of the two types of curriculum, heavy administrative burdens, to social and cultural pressures of religious schools. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach based on literature studies, by analyzing relevant academic literature from journals, proceedings, and scientific books in the last ten years. The results of the analysis show that novice teachers experience challenges in pedagogical, structural, psychological, and cultural aspects. They often feel unprepared to develop integrative teaching materials, manage time effectively, and meet institutional and parental expectations. The lack of mentoring, training, and assistance programs also worsen the situation, causing work stress and the risk of burnout. This study concludes that the challenges faced by novice teachers in the context of the dual curriculum are systemic and require a structured and sustainable solution approach, such as strengthening integrated training, integrating curriculum management, and developing a professional development system that supports the pedagogical and spiritual development of novice teachers.

This study aims to explore the role of harakat in assisting beginner students at Pondok Pesantren Zainul Hasan Genggong in reading and understanding Arabic texts. Learning Arabic, especially for beginners, presents its own challenges, particularly in reading texts that use the harakat system. Harakat plays a crucial role in proper pronunciation and understanding the meaning of words. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach, involving 1) seventh-grade students and 2) the arabic language teachers in that class. The results of the study show that harakat significantly helps students in understanding Arabic grammar, improving reading skills, and comprehending the meaning of texts. Additionally, internal factors such as physical health, as well as external factors like family conditions, also influence students' ability to read Arabic texts. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that the use of harakat in teaching Arabic to beginners be maintained and enhanced.  

This study aims to explore the role of harakat in assisting beginner students at Pondok Pesantren Zainul Hasan Genggong in reading and understanding Arabic texts. Learning Arabic, especially for beginners, presents its own challenges, particularly in reading texts that use the harakat system. Harakat plays a crucial role in proper pronunciation and understanding the meaning of words. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach, involving 1) seventh-grade students and 2) the arabic language teachers in that class. The results of the study show that harakat significantly helps students in understanding Arabic grammar, improving reading skills, and comprehending the meaning of texts. Additionally, internal factors such as physical health, as well as external factors like family conditions, also influence students' ability to read Arabic texts. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that the use of harakat in teaching Arabic to beginners be maintained and enhanced.  

Political participation is a right and not an obligation for citizens. Political participation is the involvement of citizens in making general policies and determining government leaders. There are many types of political participation, from conventional to non-conventional. However, in developing countries including Indonesia, voting in general elections is the main political participation. After that, there is no more participation. In fact, participation should be carried out as long as politics and government exist. Especially for students who are classified as novice voters as agents of change and future political leaders.

This study aims to identify and analyze effective strategies in digital content preparation training for beginners to enhance marketing skills in the digital era. The method used is a qualitative literature review examining various literatures, reports, and empirical studies related to digital marketing skill development. The findings indicate that project-based and case study training methods are the most effective in improving beginners’ technical and creative abilities, especially in content creation and social media management. Major challenges faced by beginners include information overload, lack of practical experience, and rapid algorithm changes. Quality and interactive content proves to be the key to successful digital marketing, while performance measurement using appropriate metrics and analytic tools is crucial for strategy evaluation and development. Social media remains the primary platform with great potential, supported by optimization strategies involving active interaction and influencer collaboration. Continuous learning and integration of digital and traditional marketing through an omnichannel approach strengthen overall marketing effectiveness. This study contributes significantly to the development of adaptive and holistic training programs and digital marketing strategies for beginners.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Write it! Japanese application in improving the ability to write Hiragana and Katakana characters among beginners. The research involved 20 participants with no prior experience in learning Japanese. A pre-test and post-test design was employed, in which participants were asked to write 20 Hiragana and 20 Katakana characters before and after using the application independently for seven consecutive days, for 15 minutes per day. The results showed a significant increase in the average score from 45.05% (pre-test) to 79.05% (post-test), with an average improvement of 34%. The findings indicate that the Write it! Japanese application is effective in facilitating the learning process through stroke order animations, interactive writing practice, and gamified features that enhance motivation. Additionally, the application supports self-directed learning and serves as an efficient and engaging alternative medium for language acquisition. These findings reinforce the importance of integrating technology into foreign language education, particularly in the early stages of learning Japanese kana.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Drops app in improving Japanese vocabulary acquisition among beginners. Based on the theory of cognitivism, the study used a descriptive qualitative method with a sample of 21 subjects who answered 11 questions through a Google Form survey. Results showed that the use of Drops significantly increased the average vocabulary score by 43 % (from 28.5 to 40.7), which was influenced by the integration of gamification features and spaced repetition mechanism in the application. The majority of respondents (76 %) reported high satisfaction with ease of use, learning motivation, and effectiveness of visual illustrations, consistent with previous research on audiovisual and gamification-based mobile apps. However, about 24 % of respondents recorded medium to low scores on motivational aspects and interface appearance, indicating the need for UX/UI enhancements to expand adoption. Demographic statistics revealed the average age of respondents to be 18.38 years (Q1=17; median=18; Q3=20), confirming that teenagers and pre-adults are the main group of Drops users. The findings provide recommendations for both language education practitioners and app developers to optimize design and features to maximize vocabulary learning effectiveness.

This community service program aimed to enhance the theological competence of novice catechists and community guides at Santo Krisologus BSB Parish Semarang, focusing on understanding and articulating Catholic Fundamental Beliefs, particularly the Credo. Based on observations from January-August 2024, a gap was identified between high enthusiasm for service and the competency readiness of novice faith proclaimers. The program employed an integrative methodological approach combining interactive lectures, question-and-answer sessions, and participatory observation, accompanied by multi-stage evaluation. Results showed significant improvements in participants' doctrinal understanding and pedagogical abilities, reflected in the quality of theological discussions and the formation of sustainable learning communities. The main challenge identified was the complexity of articulating Trinitarian dogma in contemporary pastoral contexts. This program produced a replicable catechist formation model while affirming the importance of an integrative approach in faith proclaimer development.