Abstract:Ecclesiastes 9:1-6 presents a fundamental and provocative theological statement about the reality of death as an inevitable fate for all humanity, without distinguishing between the righteous and the wicked. This discourse…
se explicitly challenges the retributive ethical framework that assumes a linear relationship between morality and reward, while also revealing the existential absurdity of humans who often seek meaning through fragile worldly achievements. This study aims to interpret the pericope through an existential and contextual theological approach, focusing on its theological relevance in addressing the crisis of spirituality and ethics in modern culture dominated by ambition for power, economic exploitation, and the marginalization of transcendental values. Utilizing a reflective-critical hermeneutical method, this study argues that awareness of mortality should not lead to ontological despair, but rather serve as a starting point for forming a more authentic, relational, and ethical orientation to life. Death in this text functions as an epiphanic moment that unveils human limitations while reorienting existential focus toward God and social responsibility. The novelty of this research lies in its prophetic reading of a wisdom text that has often been interpreted pessimistically, highlighting its potential as a theological critique against modern nihilistic and anti-spiritual ideologies. This study contributes to the development of a contextual theological framework capable of constructively and transformatively responding to the crisis of meaning and ethics in contemporary society.
Abstract:This study examines the utilization of digital technology in counseling services as a response to the transformation of mental health service demands that require flexibility, efficiency, and broad reach. The research problem…
oblem focuses on the extent of e-counseling effectiveness, the level of service accessibility for the community, and the key challenges influencing its implementation. The study employs a qualitative approach using a systematic literature review method of 25 reputable scientific articles published between 2015 and 2025. The synthesis results indicate that e-counseling demonstrates a high level of effectiveness, reflected in service flexibility (92%), client openness (88%), cost efficiency (85%), satisfaction level (81%), and intervention success rate (76%), particularly for mild to moderate cases. The accessibility aspect also shows significant achievements, including ease of access (90%), expanded geographical reach (87%), and reduced social stigma (83%), thereby reinforcing the role of e-counseling as an inclusive alternative solution. Nevertheless, implementation still faces several challenges, such as limitations in nonverbal communication, data security risks, digital inequality, and low technological competence among counselors. The findings conclude that e-counseling is a strategic innovation that is both effective and adaptive; however, it requires adequate infrastructure support, improved digital literacy, and appropriate regulatory frameworks to ensure optimal and sustainable implementation. The novelty of this study lies in its integrative approach, which simultaneously examines effectiveness and accessibility alongside the technical, psychological, and structural factors influencing them, resulting in a more comprehensive analytical framework compared to previous studies that tend to be partial.
Abstract:East Java Province is a region with significant economic contribution in Indonesia, occupying the third position nationally with a contribution of 14.26%. However, despite its rapid economic growth, East Java still faces…
welfare challenges, especially in terms of poverty which is still relatively high compared to other provinces on the island of Java. The poverty rate in East Java is on a downward trend, but it still remains above the national average. This condition indicates an imbalance in the welfare of the community in the East Java region. Welfare is measured based on the ability of the community to meet decent, healthy, and productive basic needs, with the Human Development Index (HDI) as one of the main indicators. HDI can measure human development achievements based on several basic components of quality of life, including the education dimension, the age and health dimension, and the standard of decent living. Therefore, the government needs to group regions with appropriate characteristics to make it easier to make policies. One of the statistical analyses that can be used in this study is cluster analysis. The results of this study are that East Java Province in 2023 shows a diversity of welfare indicators, such as TPT, HDI, and AHH, reflecting differences in economic, educational, and health conditions between regions. The cluster method with the best assessment in this study is the K-Means method with five clusters. The characteristics in clusters I and II tend to have low welfare, while clusters III, IV, and V show better welfare. The results of this study show a change in the number of clusters compared to previous research conducted by Muhammad Fikry Al Farizi et al. in 2022. The previous study produced four clusters using the average linkage method.
Abstract:The development of science is very rapid. Competition is increasingly fierce and people are required to have high intellectual abilities in facing the challenges of the global world. In fact, the progress of a nation will…
l be recognized by the world, one factor is how the majority of people in a country master, develop and utilize science and technology. The purpose of writing this literature review is none other than to explain in detail the development of individuals in facing developments in science, which has so far become a topic of discussion in the world of education. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method, namely research in the form of a literature study which aims to analyze, evaluate, identify, observe, find and determine relevant research topics. The results of data analysis conclude that science and technology are human achievements that must be utilized in understanding and practicing something. In line with this principle, science is actually a process experienced by individuals in their development. The poorer the knowledge, the narrower the insight in understanding something, the narrower a person's thinking about a science. In conclusion, development is a skill in the structure and function of the body or an increase in more complex abilities in a regular and predictable pattern as a result of experience and the maturation process. Development is also very closely related to social, motor, intellectual and emotional abilities. So it becomes very necessary how a learning design is formed to provide freedom to be creative on an ongoing basis in order to optimize and develop students work.
Abstract:Extracurricular activity organizations are student communities at school that run outside of class hours. This organization focuses on non-academic activities that usually capture student’s interests and talents. Through…
gh this platform, students need to develop their abilities and improve these abilities with valuable results. Through the organization of extracurricular activities, students can get a supportive environment to support student motivation to achieve. Achievements are not only in the academic field, but can be found in non-academic fields. Therefore, the results of this research show that internal roles and external roles are very important factors in building a supportive platform for achievement. Thus, it can be concluded that the organization of extracurricular activities can be a forum for supporting achievement motivation in the non-academic field for students if the internal and external organizations can build each other and establish good relationships, especially focusing on the target of developing student motivation to excel in the extracurricular field which is carried out.
Abstract:This article is about a literature review regarding good leadership models in Islam as seen from the experience of the merger of 3 (three) Sharia Banks in Indonesia to become Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), which is currently…
tly approximately three years old and the Indonesian Sharia banking market until compete and occupy the position as a sharia bank with the most significant asset position compared to 6 (six) other conventional banks which have dominated the Indonesian market for decades. The type of data used in this research is qualitative data, with the data source coming from secondary sources and the data collection technique used being a documentation technique through literature review using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) data analysis technique by utilizing the Published or Perish (POP) metadata tool and VOS Viewer. The research method used is a qualitative method, with research results showing that the leadership model of Bank Syariah Indonesia has accommodated the best leadership criteria in Islam, which can be adaptive, fast response, and solutions while still implementing the traits and characteristics of leaders who are sincere, trustworthy, Katonah, and tabligh. This leadership character was demonstrated by leading the previous three large banks into one with one vision, mission, and work culture, as well as the synergy of all human resources that supported joint achievements to success in the three years of its existence.
Abstract:This research purpose to determine the financial performance of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, Tbk in 2018-2022 period using financial ratio analysis. The basis for assessing and achieving a company is through financial analysis…
ysis so that the company can control its financial condition and create a company framework. In assessing the job prospects of a company in the past and future and assessing the achievements of a company, financial ratio analysis is used which includes liquidity ratios (current ratio), solvency ratios (debt to asset ratio), activity ratios (total asset turnover), profitability ratio (return on equity) and market ratio (earnings per share). This research is descriptive research which is studied quantitatively. The population of the research is all financial reports of PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur, Tbk is listed on the IDX in 2018-2022 period. The sample for this research is the financial position report and comprehensive income statement in 2018-2022 period. Data collection was carried out using documentation techniques. The results of this research found that the overall financial performance of PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur, Tbk in 2018-2022 period based on analysis of liquidity ratios and solvency ratios is in fairly good condition. Meanwhile, profitability ratios and market ratios are in good condition. However, regarding the activity ratio, the condition of PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur, Tbk is still not efficient so it can be said to be not good. This is due to an increase in sales and total assets during the 2018-2022 period. Based on the results of calculations and analysis of financial ratios, it can be concluded that the financial performance of PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur, Tbk in 2018-2022 period experiences growth in various aspects and profitability can increase, making the company profitable.
Abstract:Abstract: The development of information technology has brought significant transformation in the field of education, particularly in academic decision-making. This study aims to develop a Decision Support System (DSS) based…
ased on the PROMETHEE method (Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluation) to assist prospective students in objectively and systematically selecting the best university in Asahan Regency. The main issue addressed is the lack of integrated information regarding the strengths of each educational institution, as well as the absence of a recommendation system that considers various important criteria such as accreditation, facilities, tuition fees, achievements, and study programs. This research uses a quantitative approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The implementation results of the PROMETHEE method show that Royal University achieved the highest ranking, followed by Asahan University and STIKES As Syifa Kisaran. This method has proven effective in producing rational and transparent campus rankings based on multi-criteria preferences. The findings are expected to serve as a reference for prospective students and educational institutions in improving the quality and competitiveness of higher education in the Asahan region.
Keywords: decision support system promethea; campus selection; multi-criteria; asahan.
Abstrak: Perkembangan teknologi informasi telah membawa transformasi signifikan dalam dunia pendidikan, khususnya dalam pengambilan keputusan akademik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membangun sistem pendukung keputusan (SPK) berbasis metode PROMETHEE (Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluation) guna membantu calon mahasiswa dalam memilih kampus terbaik di Kabupaten Asahan secara objektif dan terstruktur. Permasalahan yang diangkat adalah kurangnya informasi terintegrasi mengenai keunggulan masing-masing institusi pendidikan serta belum tersedianya sistem rekomendasi yang mempertimbangkan berbagai kriteria penting seperti akreditasi, fasilitas, biaya pendidikan, prestasi, dan program studi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, kuesioner, dan dokumentasi. Hasil implementasi metode PROMETHEE menunjukkan bahwa Universitas Royal memperoleh peringkat tertinggi diikuti oleh Universitas Asahan dan STIKES As Syifa Kisaran. Metode ini terbukti mampu menghasilkan peringkat kampus secara rasional dan transparan berdasarkan preferensi multikriteria. Temuan ini diharapkan dapat menjadi acuan bagi calon mahasiswa dan pihak institusi dalam meningkatkan kualitas dan daya saing perguruan tinggi di wilayah Asahan.
Kata kunci: sistem pendukung keputusa; promethee; pemilihan kampus; multi kriteria; asahan
Abstract:Abstract: The literacy and numeracy achievements of elementary school students in Indonesia still face various challenges, despite showing an upward trend based on the results of the National Assessment. One cause is the…
implementation of conventional and less interactive learning models. This community service activity aims to develop and train the use of the interactive Learning Management System (LMS) kelaspetualang.com integrated with Scratch-based educational games to support literacy and numeracy learning at SD Negeri 067240 Medan. The implementation method used an interactive workshop based on practice-based learning that included needs analysis, material development, training, implementation, mentoring, and evaluation. The activity participants consisted of 20 teachers. The evaluation was conducted using a 1–5 Likert scale questionnaire to measure understanding, interest, and effectiveness of the activity. The results of the activity showed that 18 teachers successfully developed and uploaded game-based teaching materials to the LMS, while two teachers experienced technical difficulties with the device. The evaluation results showed a very good level of understanding and enthusiasm, especially regarding interest in developing game-based learning media, although further mentoring is still needed on technical aspects. This activity has been proven to improve teachers' digital competence and literacy and has the potential to enrich literacy and numeracy learning in an innovative way.
Keywords: educational; games; scratch; literacy; numeracy
Abstrak: Capaian literasi dan numerasi siswa sekolah dasar di Indonesia masih menghadapi berbagai tantangan, meskipun menunjukkan tren peningkatan berdasarkan hasil Asesmen Nasional. Salah satu penyebabnya adalah penerapan model pembelajaran yang masih konvensional dan kurang interaktif. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan dan melatih pemanfaatan Learning Management System (LMS) interaktif kelaspetualang.com yang terintegrasi dengan game edukatif berbasis Scratch guna mendukung pembelajaran literasi dan numerasi di SD Negeri 067240 Medan. Metode pelaksanaan menggunakan workshop interaktif berbasis practice-based learning yang meliputi analisis kebutuhan, pengembangan materi, pelatihan, implementasi, pendampingan, dan evaluasi. Peserta kegiatan terdiri atas 20 guru. Evaluasi dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner skala Likert 1–5 untuk mengukur pemahaman, minat, dan efektivitas kegiatan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa 18 guru berhasil mengembangkan dan mengunggah materi ajar berbasis game ke dalam LMS, sementara dua guru mengalami kendala teknis perangkat. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan tingkat pemahaman dan antusiasme yang sangat baik, terutama pada minat pengembangan media pembelajaran berbasis game, meskipun masih diperlukan pendampingan lanjutan pada aspek teknis. Kegiatan ini terbukti meningkatkan kompetensi dan literasi digital guru serta berpotensi memperkaya pembelajaran literasi dan numerasi secara inovatif.
Kata kunci: pendidikan; permainan; Scratch; literasi; numerasi.
Abstract:SMAN 1 Waru is experiencing rapid development, particularly in this digital era, with its students achieving notable success in sports, science, and arts. However, despite these achievements, the management of such accomplishments…
plishments remains inadequate, rely-ing on manual systems. Consequently, the collection and recording of student achieve-ment data at SMAN 1 Waru are disorganized and often not up to date. Recognizing this issue, the community service team has developed an information system to manage stu-dent achievement data. This system includes comprehensive training to facilitate the ef-ficient processing of student achievements for both internal and external purposes, such as accreditation. The training session took place on March 28, 2024, at SMAN 1 Waru's computer laboratory and was attended by 35 students, website administrators, and three teachers. The training employed various methods, including lectures, practical exercises, and discussions. All participants demonstrated a clear understanding of the application's usage, as evidenced by their improved pre-test and post-test scores. Statistical analysis using the t-test confirmed the significance of this improvement, indicating that the train-ing effectively enhanced participants' understanding of using the student achievement website. Furthermore, the success of the training is reflected in the records of achieve-ment data inputted by the participants.
Keywords: achievement data; information system; website.