This article explores the comparison between money politics and cost politics in the context of the political process and its influence on democratic integrity. Money politics reflects corrupt practices in which wealth is used to manipulate election outcomes or political decisions, while cost politics includes costs related to campaigns, regulations, and citizen participation in the political process. In distinguishing these two concepts, this article highlights their role in shaping the strengths and weaknesses of democracy and the challenges in strengthening political integrity. By analyzing case studies and theoretical concepts, this article aims to present a clearer understanding of the differences between money politics and cost politics, as well as promote efforts to address corruption and increase transparency in the political process.

This research was conducted because the researchers' interest in the development of academic achievement and the quantity of students at MTs Al-Amiriyyah Blokagung was quite rapid, to analyze what kind of promotions were used by WKS Public Relations in increasing the positive image and quantity of students at MTs Al-Amiriyyah Blokagung and to analyze what factors -Factors that can affect the positive image and quantity of students owned by MTs Al-Amiriyyah Blokagung.The approach used in this study is a qualitative approach with a descriptive type of research. The method used in data collection is Observation related to social media promotion in increasing the positive image and quantity of students. Interviews with the Principal, WKS Public Relations and Media Team, as well as documentation data and archives of activities from the management at MTs Al-Amiriyyah Blokagung. The researcher uses the Miles and Huberman model, namely reduction, presentation and conclusion drawing or data verification. The results of the research obtained from the field stated that the image and quantity owned by MTs Al-Amiriyyah Blokagung in the eyes of the community was considered good. The communication strategies used, such as maintaining communication patterns, planning and arranging tasks as WKS Public Relations at MTs Al-Amiriyyah Blokagung, as well as maintaining openness and information provided to the public can affect the image and quantity of MTs Al-Amiriyyah Blokagung. Based on this, it can be seen that the factors that affect the positive image and quantity of MTs Al-Amiriyyah Blokagung are by planning and carrying out the programs well, improving the service system, maintaining good communication and cooperation among members/teachers or with the community as well as the existence of disclosure of information to the public.

This research explores the role of socialization methods in overcoming three major sins in school education: Bullying, Sexual Violence, and Intolerance. This research examines the effectiveness of the character values socialization program in overcoming major sins in education. The research results show that this method has a positive impact on students' understanding and application of values such as integrity, responsibility and cooperation. This also forms a solid foundation of character. The success of this program cannot be separated from collaboration between schools and families, where the involvement of parents and teachers is very important. Research shows that socialization methods can improve the quality of elementary school education, create an academic environment and foster strong student character.
 
 

The aim of this study is to assess how the Islamic Religious Education Policy responds to the emerging challenges in the globalized era. Qualitative methods, centered on case studies, are employed for this research. During the research process, data collection is conducted through interviews, Observation and documentation were used as methods. Afterwards, the data was analyzed using three techniques: summarizing data, presenting data, and making conclusions while ensuring the validity of the data. Islamic Religious Education encounters various challenges amidst globalization, such as moral crises, insufficiently qualified teaching staff, inadequate welfare for educators, a cognitive-centric approach to learning, suboptimal madrasah management, and negative community perceptions towards madrasahs. To address these challenges, several strategies for Islamic Education are proposed, including the development of an Islamic education paradigm, the implementation of effective educational practices, the enhancement of teaching resources' quality, and the creation of education tailored to the characteristics of the millennial generation.

Driving in a straight line is one of the fundamental tasks for autonomous vehicles, but it can become complex and challenging, especially when dealing with high-speed highways and dense traffic conditions. This research aims to explore the Deep-Q Networking (DQN) model, which is one of the reinforcement learning (RL) methods, in a highway environment. DQN was chosen due to its proficiency in handling complex data through integrated neural network approximations, making it capable of addressing high-complexity environments. DQN simulations were conducted across four scenarios, allowing the agent to operate at speeds ranging from 60 to nearly 100 km/h. The simulations featured a variable number of vehicles/obstacles, ranging from 20 to 80, and each simulation had a duration of 40 seconds within the Highway-Env simulator. Based on the test results, the DQN method exhibited excellent performance, achieving the highest reward value in the first scenario, 35.6117 out of a maximum of 40, and a success rate of 90.075%.

Every person experiences disagreements, conflicts, issues, and confrontations in their lifetime. Nobody wants to get into a disagreement with someone else. Each business actor, particularly in economic activities, should always be prepared for the possibility of disagreements that may arise at any point in the future. Here, the business actor will select the form of dispute resolution that best fits their requirements. This study employed a normative juridical research methodology that combines a doctrinal and statutory regulation approach. This study concludes that arbitration is a non-litigation dispute settlement mechanism. With its many benefits, arbitration plays a big part in settling business conflicts.

Jathil Obyog is a semi-oral folklore that is undergoing a process of change at this time. The purpose of this research is to find out the changes in Jathil Obyog in Reyog Obyog in Ponorogo City. This research is a qualitative research. There are three parts in this research, namely, the beginning of Jathil Obyog art in Ponorogo City, the change of Jathil Obyog art form in Ponorogo City, and the impact of Jathil Obyog art changes on the community. This research is a qualitative descriptive research. The data was obtained from interviews, observations and literature studies about Reyog Obyog. Data in the form of words and photos. The data is then analyzed through an intensive implementation process that is through a descriptive narrative which is then arranged in such a way and then produces the results of an in-depth analysis. The results of this research show that Jathil Obyog in the Reyog Obyog performance is a traditional performance art that comes from East Java, Indonesia and has gumathok elements. Jathil Obyog changed his mind. Starting from Dance Movements, Events, Makeup and Hair, Dance Properties, as well as Songs and Dances. For the general public, the intensity of Pagelaran Reyog Obyog is increasing, the public's interest in the art of Jathil Obyog is increasing, content creators are developing, and can develop and advance the UMKMe of the community. The intensity of the Reyog Obyog performance has a direct impact on the interests of the community.

The Eyang Djoego Heritage Carnival tradition is a cultural activity that takes the form of tradition and is carried out every year. The heritage carnival activity was carried out by the community in Jugo Village, Kesamben District, Blitar Regency. This tradition is carried out every year on Legi Sunday in the month of Sela, this is the calculation of dates and months in Javanese tradition. The implementation of the Eyang Djoego Heritage Carnival Tradition is a form of respect for the village ancestor named Eyang Djoego and as a form of community gratitude because with his services he was able to make the residents of Jugo Village live prosperously and have enough because the harvest was so abundant. The focus of this research discusses the origins, procedures, what ubarampe is and the meaning of ubarampe, as well as the function of this traditional activity. This research uses the half-lisa folklore theory of James Danandjadja. The research design used is a qualitative descriptive method, the data sources used in the research are primary and secondary as well as oral and non-verbal data. The results of research from the Eyang Djoego Heritage Carnival Tradition produce meanings that are related to culture. This research discusses the origins of the heritage carnival tradition which originated and developed in Jugo Village. These traditional activities are also enlivened and supported by the people in Jugo Village.

Leaders are simply defined as someone who can move. This definition is increasingly complex in meaning when the leader is considered the top leader in higher education because one of the influences on the transformation of higher education is futuristic leadership, especially visionary leaders who have foresight for the development and improvement of campus quality to be competitive at the global level. This is where relationships, connections, and continuous improvement are needed, driven by higher education leaders who involve all stakeholders.The aims of this research are: 1) To describe the futuristic leadership of IAIDA Blokagung Banyuwangi; 2) Describe the transformation of IAIDA Blokagung Banyuwangi; 3) The influence of futuristic leaders on the transformation of IAIDA Blokagung Banyuwangi. This research approach is quantitative research with a descriptive research type. The data collection methods used in this study were interviews, questionnaires, observation, and documentation testing in research uses data validity tests using the product moment formula, fota reliability tests using the CornbaCronbach formula, for normality tests using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov formula. In data analysis using simple linear regression analysis. After conducting data analysis, it was found that: 1) the futuristic leadership implemented at IAIDA Blokagung was relatively good; 2) The institutional transformation of IAIDA Blokagung as a large pesantren-based campus in Banyuwangi district is also quite good by its efforts to periodically change its form; 3) The influence of futuristic leadership on the transformation of the IAIDA Blokagung Banyuwangi tertiary institution is 21%, while the other 79% is influenced by other factors outside of futuristic leadership. This shows that futuristic leadership is in a low category in influencing the transformation (change in shape) of IAIDA Blokagung Banyuwangi as a pesantren-based campus.

In this millennial era, skincare has become a priority need that must be met by women and men, various skincare brands have emerged from within and outside the country, making competition even tighter. Marketing via internet media has also developed rapidly. This makes digital marketing the key to marketing because a passive promotional system can help business and expand the market. The purpose of this research is to find out how Fabil Natural's strategy is in implementing digital marketing and how the use of this strategy has an impact on Fabil Natural's sales. This research uses qualitative methods with interview, observation and documentation techniques. The research results show that the application of digital marketing is carried out by utilizing websites, blogs and social media including Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube and WhatsApp Business to post products and share content, as well as using the Shopee and Tokopedia websites and marketplaces as a place for easy, safe buying and selling transactions. and fast. Even though there are several obstacles, digital implementation has a positive impact in increasing product sales.