The culture of students often influences how agricultural topics are learned. This study examined the impact of cultural beliefs senior secondary school agriculture students held on their livestock production learning in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study employed a survey research design guided by four research objectives. The population consisted of all senior secondary school agriculture students in Ogun State, and a multi-stage sampling technique was used to select participants. Data were collected using a researcher-designed questionnaire and analysed using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that parents, peers, and traditional religious leaders are the primary sources of students’ cultural beliefs. These beliefs, often expressed as taboos, rituals, and superstitions, significantly influence students’ learning of livestock production. To address this, sensitising teachers about the interaction between cultural beliefs and the teaching of scientific principles is recommended.

This study examined the effects of Blended Learning (BL) and Peer Tutoring (PT) on student achievement in genetics among agricultural education students in North Central Nigeria. Using a quasi-experimental design, 167 students from three education colleges were divided into experimental and control groups. The Genetics Achievement Test (GAT) and the Genetics Blended Learning Package (GBLP) assessed learning outcomes. Pre- and post-test results showed that students taught with BL and PT outperformed traditional methods, with BL being the most effective. Gender differences were also observed, with male students performing better across all methods. The study concludes that both BL and PT enhance learning and recommend their adoption. Additionally, schools should integrate innovative teaching methods and ICT tools to improve instruction in complex subjects.

This study aims to examine the role of Career Adaptability and Career Development in enhancing employee performance within the context of higher education transformation. Research focusing on organizations undergoing continuous change remains limited. Change management is a critical issue for such organizations. Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), as an example of higher education undergoing structural transformation into a Legal Entity State University (PTN-BH), serves as the context for this study. Specifically, this research explores the impact of career adaptability on employee performance at UNNES. Currently, there is a lack of research on career development that specifically focuses on higher education institutions transitioning to PTN-BH. Key issues addressed in this study include career dynamics within continuously evolving organizations. The research adopts a quantitative approach with a causal design. The  sampling  technique  in  this  study  is  using random sampling where sampling is done randomly regardless of the strata in the population.  The  sample  of  this  study  amounted  to  138  people  (20%)  of  all employees of Universitas Negeri Semarang. In this study, surveys were used as a method of data collection. Data analysis techniques in this study used descriptive and statistical methods. The findings of this study indicate that the factor that plays a role in influencing employee performance at Universitas Negeri Semarang is career adaptability. Meanwhile, career development does not influence  employee  performance.  Meanwhile,  career  adaptability  and  career development together have a significant impact on performance. Thus, employee adaptability with a comfortable work environment designed to build trust between employees,  share  knowledge  and  skills  to  support  continuous  learning  and improve employee performance is needed.

The background to this research is the importance of finding an integration pattern between the project learning model and Ethno-STEM based inquiry to explain scientific knowledge regarding the aroma of herbal tea.  The fundamental research objective is to design an integration pattern for the project and Ethno-STEM learning model and reconstruct scientific knowledge based on public knowledge of the aromatic volatile compounds of Indonesian and world herbal teas. This research method and approach is mixed research. This qualitative approach is to find the integration of the project learning model and Ethno-STEM (Ethno-STEM PjLM) and its syntax. A quantitative approach regarding analyzing tea aroma volatile compounds using an Arduino gas sensor: research data from literature studies, interviews, reconstruction, and data on identifying volatile compounds in the aroma of herbal tea analyzed descriptively, qualitatively, and quantitatively. The results of the research concluded: (1) the reconstruction and integration pattern between PjLM Ethno-STEM is an integrated pattern with SUDARMIN syntax, (2) the reconstruction of scientific knowledge based on public knowledge regarding the process of isolation, extraction, and bioactivity of secondary metabolites, (3) herbal tea aroma volatiles compounds are identified by Arduino sensor: carbon dioxide, methane, propane, butane, acetone, alcohol, and ester, (4) the implementation of Ethno-STEM PjLM received a positive response from students.

Information regarding the evaluation of reasoning skills related to online socio-scientific issues is still limited due to limited instruments. This research aims to determine the validity and reliability of an online socio-scientific issue-based critical reasoning instrument. Content validity was proven by the assessment method by five experts. Confirmatory factor analysis was carried out with the Lisrel 8.8 program to prove construct validity. Instrument testing was carried out on 145 grade 10 high school students. Convergent validity was determined through the Average Variance Extracted (AVE) calculation, and reliability was determined through Construct Reliability (CR). There are 12 items from four dimensions of critical reasoning based on online socio-scientific issues: (1) evaluating SSI information, (2) identifying SSI complexity, (3) checking the credibility of information sources, and (4) multiperspective. The results of the content validity test obtained the Aiken coefficient value in the valid category. Based on the analysis results, the GFI, RMSEA, and p-value of the instrument fit the model and have loading factors that meet the minimum criteria. In addition, the instrument meets convergent validity and internal consistency. Thus, it is concluded that the instrument is declared valid and reliable and can be used to measure critical reasoning based on online socio-scientific issues.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of E-learning-based collaborative learning in reducing students' misconceptions about class heat material. This study used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. The sample used was 300 grade XI high school students. Student misconceptions were analyzed using the CRI (Certainty of Response Index) method. The results showed that student misconceptions decreased by 26.50% from an average of 54.00% before learning to 27.50% after implementing E-learning-based collaborative learning. Based on the results of the hypothesis test, it can be concluded that e-learning-based collaborative learning has proven effective in reducing high school students' misconceptions regarding the concept of heat. The novelty of this study lies in the integration of cooperative learning with an e-learning platform that is specifically designed to reduce misconceptions about the idea of heat at the Senior High School.

Digital transformation has driven companies to enhance supply chain efficiency and resilience through innovative technologies. However, challenges such as a lack of transparency, low efficiency, and risks of operational disruptions remain significant barriers in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). This study aims to explore the role of blockchain technology in improving transparency, trust, and supply chain resilience. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with supply chain managers from three companies in Indonesia and supporting document analysis. The findings reveal that blockchain implementation enhances operational efficiency by up to 35%, reducing the average process cycle time from 10 days to 6 days. Additionally, transparency levels increased by 40%, reflected in the ability of supply chain participants to monitor information flow in real time. Trust among stakeholders also improved by 25%, attributed to encrypted data security and immutable transaction records. These findings confirm that blockchain strengthens supply chain resilience through three main dimensions: response, recovery, and adaptation. The contribution of this research lies in enriching the literature on the role of blockchain in SRM, particularly in the context of supply chain resilience. Furthermore, the results provide practical guidance for companies in designing blockchain implementation strategies to mitigate operational risks and enhance stakeholder collaboration

The purpose of this research is to develop learning media in the form of interactive PowerPoint and evaluate the feasibility of its use in improving students' understanding of Islamic communication ethics, especially for grade 9 students at SMPN 07 Jakarta. The method in this study uses R&D (research and development) with the utilization of the ADDIE model, the data is tested using the Aiken-V index. The underlying theory in this study highlights the importance of learning media as a tool that can enrich the teaching and learning process. PowerPoint was chosen because of its ease of use and its ability to present information in an attractive visual and verbal manner. This research ultimately developed learning media in the form of Interactive PowerPoint designed to improve students' understanding of Islamic communication ethics. Based on the results of the study, the interactive PowerPoint media was determined to be feasible to implement by achieving an average validity of 0.88888889 which means it meets high criteria, this research contributes to enriching the development of PowerPoint learning media and communication ethics materials at various levels.

Deposits are straightforward investment instruments that offer fixed interest over a specified period, serving as a profitable product for banks. They play a crucial role in supporting banking operations, particularly within the internal scope of the institution. This study aims to examine the causal relationships between deposit interest rates, inflation, and money supply on the total deposits held by banks. A Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) is employed to investigate these relationships in both the short and long term. The analysis reveals that inflation and money supply significantly influence the volume of deposits in the short term. Conversely, deposit interest rates do not exhibit a substantial short-term impact on the total funds deposited. In the long term, all independent variables—deposit interest rates, inflation, and money supply—demonstrate a considerable effect on the amount of deposited funds. These findings provide valuable insights for banks, enabling them to optimize their funding strategies through deposit products while addressing challenges posed by macroeconomic fluctuations

Crime is a growing social problem that needs to be addressed seriously. One way to prevent crime is through religious education. Religious education plays an important role in shaping personal character based on moral and ethical values, thus preventing deviant behavior early on. This study aims to explore an effective religious education model in instilling moral and spiritual values as a preventive effort against criminal behavior. The research method used is a qualitative approach that combines documentary analysis and case studies of religious education institutions in Johorejo Village, Gemuh District, Kendal Regency. The findings show that structured and consistent religious education, which internalizes values such as honesty, responsibility, and tolerance, is very helpful in reducing the tendency of criminal behavior. In addition, the active participation of families and communities in the religious education process is an important factor in strengthening these values. Therefore, the development of a comprehensive and sustainable religious education model is an effective strategy to prevent social crime..