Non-formal education plays a significant role in supporting the development of Islamic character, particularly among adolescents. The Friday night study (pengajian) sessions, as a form of community-based religious education, serve as a potential medium for spiritual and moral guidance in rural areas. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Friday night study sessions in shaping the Islamic character of female adolescents in Aek Galoga Village, Mandailing Natal Regency. This research employs a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach, focusing on the lived experiences of the participants. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The findings indicate that the regular study sessions contribute to instilling Islamic values such as discipline, social awareness, politeness, and a stronger understanding of religious teachings among the youth. Moreover, these activities foster social cohesion and help create a religious environment that supports moral development. Thus, the Friday night study sessions are proven to be an effective medium for building the Islamic character of female adolescents in the village setting.
 

This study aims to determine the Bawaslu Strategy in Preventing Money Politics Practices in the 2024 Election in Serdang Bedagai Regency. The interesting thing in this study is because the phenomenon of money politics is increasingly rampant during the democratic party even though there is an election supervisory body (Bawaslu) whose job is to supervise the election process, but the problem of money politics has not been resolved until now. The type of research used by the author is qualitative research. With a qualitative descriptive approach to examine more deeply the understanding of Bawaslu's strategy in preventing money politics practices in general elections. The data collection technique used in this study uses observation, interview and documentation techniques. The location of this research is at the Serdang Bedagai Regency Bawaslu office located in Sei Rampah. Respondents in this study are sources who are experts in the field of study being studied, so the sources chosen are the chairman, secretary and members of the Serdang Bedagai Regency Bawaslu who are in the prevention and handling division. The results of this study indicate that Bawaslu's strategy in preventing money politics practices in the 2024 election in Serdang Bedagai Regency was declared successful and running effectively according to the expected goals. The strategy carried out by Bawaslu is to conduct socialization activities to the community about the dangers of money politics, make billboards with the slogan "Reject Money Politics" distributed in the community, create a monitoring village in Suka Jadi Village, Perbaungan District, and establish coordination with stakeholders. However, Bawaslu still experiences challenges in this supervision, namely the lack of human resources from Bawaslu itself resulting in a lack of supervision in areas that are difficult to reach, and the community does not participate enough in supervising money politics.

The glass ceiling phenomenon is an invisible barrier that limits women in achieving leadership positions, including in the accounting profession. Although women's participation in the workforce has increased, they still face gender bias, social stereotypes, discrimination based on preferences, and dual role pressures. This study aims to examine in more depth the causes and impacts of the glass ceiling phenomenon in the accounting profession through a cross-continental literature study approach. Using Gender Role Theory, it was found that social norms attached to women's traditional roles contribute greatly to negative perceptions of their leadership abilities. Meanwhile, the theory of Socialist Feminism explains that gender inequality in the workplace is the result of a system of capitalism and patriarchy that limits women's access to power and strategic positions. The discussion in this article shows that in various regions, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and America, patriarchal organizational structures and cultures are still the main barriers to women's career advancement. These results emphasize that the glass ceiling is not an individual obstacle, but a systemic phenomenon that needs to be addressed through inclusive policies, structural organizational reforms, and more gender-equitable social awareness.

The swift advancement of digital technology has introduced financial innovations like Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL). This payment method has become particularly popular among Generation Z, largely due to its promise of convenience and flexibility in online shopping.However, the widespread adoption of BNPL raises major concerns, especially regarding its implications for Generation Z's consumer behavior when viewed from an Islamic economic perspective. These concerns include impulse buying, the risk of excessive and unproductive debt accumulation, and potential conflicts with core Islamic principles such as the avoidance of waste and the prohibition of riba (interest). To mitigate these issues, it's crucial to improve financial literacy among Generation Z. We also need to ensure more transparency from BNPL providers, implement stricter regulations, and encourage responsible money management in line with Islamic principles.Keywords: Buy Now Pay Later, Generation Z, Islamic Economy

This study aims to analyze the effect of compensation, occupational safety, and health on employee performance at PT Anugerah Sinar Mustika. The background of the study is based on the issue of employee dissatisfaction with compensation, increasing work accident rates, and high absenteeism due to health problems. The research method used is quantitative with multiple linear regression analysis of 80 respondents. The results of the simultaneous test (F test) show that compensation, occupational safety, and health together have a significant effect on employee performance (F count = 20.214; sig. = 0.000). Partially (t test), occupational safety and health variables have a positive and significant effect on performance, while compensation does not have a significant effect. The Adjusted R² value of 0.422 indicates that 42.2% of employee performance variations can be explained by these three variables. These findings are expected to be evaluation materials for companies in formulating performance improvement strategies through improving occupational safety and health aspects.

Competency testing (ujikom) is a crucial evaluation method in vocational education and training, assessing the extent to which students master knowledge and skills in a particular field. This Community Service Program (PkM) is dedicated to transferring knowledge and expertise from information technology lecturers and students to students of the Computer and Network Engineering (TKJ) program at SMK Ar-Rahman Bekasi. The implementation is carried out through a Softskill Competency Test (Ujikom) activity, specifically designed to strengthen students' non-technical abilities, which are highly demanded by the industry. The competencies tested include understanding operating systems and their installation, mastering computer software and hardware along with assembly, and a deep understanding of computer networks and their installation processes. Through the integration of enhanced soft skills with these technical competencies, it is expected that students will not only possess relevant expertise but also high mental readiness and adaptability, enabling them to effectively implement their knowledge in the workplace and daily life. This will significantly increase their competitiveness in the industry, ensuring that SMK Ar-Rahman Bekasi graduates are ready to face global challenges.

Minimnya atensi wajib pajak terhadap sosialisasi telah dicoba oleh fiskus pajak menimbulkan kecenderungan wajib pajak buat tidak patuh dalam penuhi kewajiban perpajakannya. Diperlukan banyak profesi konsultan pajak karena masih minimnya konsultan pajak dalam menangani banyaknya wajib pajak dalam melaporkan kewajibannya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengetahuan perpajakan, norma subjektif, dan penghargaan finansial terhadap minat berkarir mahasiswa menjadi konsultan pajak dengan self efficacy sebagai variabel moderasi. Metode dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif. Sampel dipilih secara purposive sampling dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 127 orang yang memenuhi kriteria tertentu. Responden yang menjadi subjek penelitian adalah mahasiswa Universitas Hayam Wuruk Perbanas Surabaya, UPN Veteran Jawa Timur, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia Surabaya. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) dengan bantuan SmartPLS versi 4.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan perpajakan, norma subjektif, dan penghargaan finansial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat karir mahasiswa menjadi konsultan pajak. Self efficacy memperkuat pengetahuan perpajakan, Self efficacy memperlemah norma subjektif, self efficacy tidak memoderasi penghargaan finansial pada minat karir mahasiswa menjadi konsultan pajak.

This study aims to analyze the extent to which artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are utilized by government institutions and companies in public relations (PR) practices, and to relate these findings to crisis management strategies. Using a descriptive quantitative approach, data were collected through surveys and interviews involving 23 institutions, consisting of 19 government agencies and 4 private companies. The results show that ChatGPT is the most widely used AI tool (56%), followed by Gemini (34%) and QuillBot (14%). Most other tools showed low usage rates, with a high percentage falling under the “unknown” category, indicating limited information and awareness regarding AI technologies within PR environments. These findings have strategic implications in the context of crisis management, as the speed and accuracy of information dissemination are highly dependent on technological adaptability. The integration of AI tools into public communication systems can serve as both a preventive and responsive solution to reputational and operational crises. Therefore, policies are needed to enhance digital literacy and provide technical training on AI utilization for PR practitioners in both the public and private sectors.

Introduction: Hypertensive disease is called the silent disease because the sufferer is not aware if he suffers from hypertension before checking blood pressure to health services. The prevalence of hypertension in West Java is 39.6%. Karawang Regency is included in West Java Province with hypertension sufferers ≥15 years in 2022 as many as 625,156 people, where Rengasdengklok District is in 6th position at 61.87%. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of leaflets, animated videos, and statement card games on knowledge and attitudes regarding hypertension in Rengasdengklok, Karawang Regency. Method: The research method is quantitative research with a cross-sectional design. The population of 30 respondents was grouped into three groups, namely media leaflets, animated videos, and statement card games. Results: For the analysis technique, the data used are univariate and bivariate analysis with the Wilcoxon test for data that is not normally distributed and Paired Simple T-Test for data that is normally distributed. For the media leaflet, animation video, and games based on the results of the Paired Simple T-test and Wilcoxon test, the knowledge variable obtained p-values of 0.604>0.05, 0.031<0.05, and 0.018<0.05 respectively. Conclusion: In conclusion, in this study there was a significant influence on respondents' knowledge before and after being given animated video media and statement card games, while there was no significant effectiveness on respondents' knowledge before and after being given leaflet media.