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.

Nonformal education was implemented by Pelita Hati Foundation to empower community, particularly in rural areas. This study seeks to provide a detailed and comprehensive description of the situation and experiences of the community in the implementation of the Pelita Hati Foundation’s nonformal education program, from the perspective of rural communities in Sumenep. Using a qualitative descriptive methodology, the research aims to offer an in-depth understanding of the Pelita Hati Foundation’s nonformal education program in rural areas. The results indicate that the Foundation plays a multidimensional role in both education and community development. It manages various educational institutions, catering to both formal and nonformal education needs. The nonformal education programs run by the Foundation have proven effective in empowering local communities. Furthermore, the collaboration between the Foundation and the community has significantly enhanced local enthusiasm for corn cultivation. With the assurance of reliable buyers offering competitive prices and the potential for multiple harvests per year, corn farming has become a lucrative and attractive economic activity for the community. The Pelita Hati Foundation has successfully implemented an effective nonformal education program that has had a positive impact on the community, particularly in improving their economy and overall well-being. This research contributes valuable insights into the role of nonformal education in community empowerment in rural areas. It also underscores that collaboration between educational institutions and local communities can lead to significant positive impacts on the progress and welfare of the community.

Food security and community economic empowerment are major challenges in many rural areas, including Sukolilo Village. This research aims to develop and analyze the effectiveness of an aquaponic system, a combination of hydroponics and fish farming, as an innovative sustainable solution. The methods used include observation, experimentation, and interviews with the local community. The results showed that the aquaponic system is able to increase agricultural productivity with better water use efficiency and provide economic benefits through crop diversification, namely vegetables and fish. In addition, the system is proven to be environmentally friendly as it utilizes organic waste from fish as plant nutrients, reduces the use of chemical fertilizers, and optimizes local resources. The implementation of the aquaponic system in Sukolilo Village not only improves food security but also opens up new business opportunities for the community, thus contributing to the improvement of local economic welfare. It is hoped that this model can be replicated in other areas as part of a sustainable agriculture-based economic development strategy.

Penelitian ini berfokus pada perancangan strategi bisnis AIF Digital Custom Agency menggunakan kerangka Business Model Canvas (BMC) yang disusun berdasarkan analisis SWOT. Kerangka ini memetakan sembilan elemen utama dalam model bisnis untuk menciptakan strategi yang terintegrasi dan responsif terhadap tantangan pasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif untuk mengevaluasi kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang, dan ancaman yang dihadapi oleh AIF Digital Custom Agency. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kekuatan utama bisnis ini terletak pada komunikasi yang efektif dengan pelanggan, penggunaan teknologi desain mutakhir seperti Adobe Creative Suite, serta penawaran harga yang kompetitif. Namun, tantangan yang dihadapi meliputi optimalisasi sumber daya dan perluasan penetrasi pasar. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa penerapan BMC memungkinkan AIF Digital Custom Agency untuk meningkatkan daya saing melalui optimalisasi operasional dan pengelolaan hubungan pelanggan yang lebih baik. Rekomendasi diberikan untuk memperkuat strategi pemasaran digital dan meningkatkan efisiensi proses internal, guna mendukung pertumbuhan bisnis yang berkelanjutan di industri desain digital custom.

Philosophically about the concept of mashlahah al-Ghazali, is not just an effort to gain benefits or avoid mafsadat. But more than that, the real key to maslahah lies in maintaining maqashid al-syari'ah al-khamsah, namely the guarantee of safety or preservation of religion, soul, mind, lineage, and property. The meaning of freedom from the perspective of maslahah al-Ghazali is a person's mental attitude that describes a sincere and sincere acceptance in carrying out an obligation as a manifestation of his religious awareness. Freedom has absolutely nothing to do with choice, because it is a positive response from an individual in carrying out his duties as a servant of Allah, whether he chooses it or not. So the essence of freedom here is sincerity. Namely, the ability to carry out the provisions of the Shari'ah without feeling any pressure. This is the freedom of fiqhiyah, a nuance of freedom that releases a person from fear, anxiety and worry, as well as all forms of worldly 'miracle' bonds, which are born as a psychological effect of one's loyalty in carrying out divine values ​​sincerely and correctly.
 
 

The purpose of this study was to determine the religious life of the people of the city of Pontianak and to know the attitude of tolerance between religious communities in the Muslim minority environment in the people of the city of Pontianak and the views of Islamic morality on religious tolerance. Some of the objects in this study are: The living conditions of religious people in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan, Moderate forms of tolerance between religious communities in Pontinak City, West Kalimantan, Attitudes of moderation and tolerance values ​​between religious communities in creating harmony in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan. This study aims to measure the level of understanding of the values ​​of moderation and tolerance between religious communities in creating harmony in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan. The method chosen in this research is quantitative research methods, which can be interpreted as research methods based on the philosophy of positivism, used to examine certain populations or samples, sampling techniques are generally carried out randomly, data collection using research instruments, data analysis is quantitative. The operational definition of the variable in this study is the level of understanding of the population and leaders regarding the attitudes of values ​​of moderation and tolerance between religious communities in creating harmony in Pontianak City. The level of understanding that is measured: First, the attitude of values ​​of moderation and religious tolerance in the field of Aqidah including: not insulting or damaging other religious symbols, such as: holy books, places of worship, and symbols that are religious accessories; Second, the values ​​of moderation and religious tolerance in the field of worship, including: allowing other people to worship in peace; Third, the attitude of values ​​of moderation and religious tolerance in the field of Mu'amalah, including: Be fair in all worldly transactions, such as buying and selling, not discriminating in service when becoming a seller or not buying monopoly to fellow Muslims only when becoming a buyer with the intent to shutting down the efforts of non-Muslims and fourthly, religious moderation in the field of morals, including: being polite, such as if passing non-Muslims, excuse me, if there are non-Muslims who need help on the road, we will help, speak well when talking to non-Muslims