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TRANSFORMATION OF ACEH TENGGARA COCOA FARMERS THROUGH GAP AND APPLICATION-BASED PRICE INFORMATION SYSTEM

Assauwab, Muhammad Husaini, Deden Sumoharjo, Anuar Ramut, Umaidi
Abstract: Cocoa is a strategic commodity in Southeast Aceh Regency, but farmer productivity and income remain low due to limited implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and poor access to price information. This community… ity service activity aims to improve farmers' capacity through an integrated approach that combines improving cocoa cultivation knowledge, strengthening the implementation of GAP, and utilizing real-time cocoa price information applications. The activity was carried out in December 2025 through stages of socialization, technical training, field demonstrations, introduction to price applications, as well as mentoring and evaluation. The results of the activity showed an increase in farmers' knowledge levels from low to medium to high, especially in terms of price information. Initial improvements in GAP adoption were reflected in pruning, fertilization, garden sanitation, pest control, and harvesting and post-harvesting practices that were more in line with standards. Access to price information shifted from dependence on middlemen to the use of applications and market comparisons, which increased farmers' independence in determining the time of sale. The price range difference between farmers and market references confirms that limited information weakens farmers' bargaining position. Overall, the integrated approach has proven relevant in improving farming efficiency and strengthening the basis for increasing cocoa farmers' income, although the sustainability of the impact requires continued assistance and strengthening of farmer institutions.

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION SYNERGY FOR COMMUNITY WELL-BEING IN TIMOR LESTE

Ismawatie, Emma, Eni Lestari, Diyan Sakti Purwanto, Dionisio Jose dos Santos, Canggih Ajika Pamungkas
Abstract: This international community service program aims to improve community welfare through the synergy of health technology and effective communication strategies in Timor Leste. The program was motivated by limited access to… o health services, low health literacy, and contextual challenges in health communication within the community. The implementation methods included health education, training on the use of simple health technologies, community mentoring, and strengthening culturally based health communication. The activities were conducted collaboratively by involving local health workers, community members, students, and lecturers as part of international cooperation. The results indicate an improvement in community understanding of basic health pravtices, more optimal use of health technology, and increased active participation in maintaining personal and community health. In addition, the establishment of international collaboration networks supported the exchange of knowledge and best practices. The evaluation shows that an integrative and participatory approach was effective in supporting program sustainability, despite challenges related to infrastructure limitations and digital literacy. Overall, this community service program contributes significantly to enhancing health literacy and community welfare and can serve as a model for international community engagement based on health technology and communication.

MANAJEMEN VISUAL DISCOURSE PADA BISNIS INDUSTRI EKONOMI KREATIF UMKM DESA SUKAJADI KEC. LEMAHSUGIH KAB. MAJALENGKA

Ardiansah, Dian, Setiawan, Wahdan Budi
Abstract: The seminar titled Visual Discourse in Marketing UMKM Products held in Sukajadi Village, Lemahsugih District, aimed to enhance local entrepreneurs’ understanding of visual communication strategies in product marketing. This… This initiative responded to the limited use of visual elements such as packaging design, symbols, and graphic narratives that reflect local identity and influence consumer perception. Through a participatory approach, participants were introduced to the basics of visual discourse, practiced culturally rooted design techniques, and simulated digital promotional content. Monitoring was conducted through direct observation and feedback, while evaluation involved pre-tests, post-tests, and analysis of participants’ design outputs. Results showed a significant improvement in visual literacy and readiness to redesign product packaging more effectively. The seminar laid a foundation for building a creative and context-sensitive UMKM ecosystem, where visual elements serve as key tools to strengthen product identity, cultural relevance, and market competitiveness.

PENGUATAN KETAHANAN NILAI KEAGAMAAN, KEBUDAYAAN, DAN SPIRITUALITAS MELALUI PABBAJJĀ DAN UPASAMPADĀ

Burmansah, Burmansah, Andriyaningsih, Ayu, Sutiyono, Sutiyono, Saputri, Vike Aprilianin Marwintaria, Suryanadi, Juni, Ardianto, Hendri
Abstract: This Community service program aims to strengthen the Buddhist community's religious, cultural, and spiritual values by implementing Pabbajjā and Upasampadā at Muaro Jambi Temple, a historic Buddhist heritage site in Indonesia.… ndonesia. The program is motivated by the need for a learning medium integrating Buddhist teachings with direct experience in a religious and cultural environment. The implementation adopted a participatory and collaborative approach, engaging participants particularly university students in ritual activities, Dharma discussions, and the practice of moral precepts (sīla). The selection of Muaro Jambi Temple also served as a strategy to revitalize the site’s function as a center for spiritual cultivation and cultural preservation. The results indicate a significant improvement in participants’ understanding of the Dharma, adherence to moral precepts, and awareness of the importance of Buddhist cultural heritage. The program fostered the development of religious character and cultural identity, enhancing participants’ commitment to preserving the noble values of Buddhism within the local context. Furthermore, it opened opportunities for the development of history-based religious tourism. In conclusion, this PKM effectively integrates religious education, character building, and cultural preservation. Its sustainability requires multi-stakeholder support to ensure that the values, history, and spirituality of the Nusantara heritage are preserved authentically and meaningfully.

LANGUAGE AS A DIPLOMATIC TOOL: ANALYZING THE ROLE OF BAHASA INDONESIA IN GLOBAL LEGAL NEGOTIATIONS

Sudarsana, I Wayan Alit, Manual Selvaraj Bexci
Abstract: This study explores how Bahasa Indonesia operates as a diplomatic instrument in global legal negotiations, positioning it as a culturally embedded yet strategically functional tool in the international legal arena. Using… doctrinal legal research, the article examines treaties, legal frameworks, and diplomatic practices involving Indonesia to uncover the mechanisms through which language contributes to legal engagement and negotiation. The findings underscore the role of Bahasa Indonesia not only as a medium of communication but also as a conveyor of legal identity, national values, and negotiation strategy. The research concludes that linguistic representation in international law fosters legal pluralism and enhances the legitimacy and inclusiveness of global legal norms.  

NEGOTIATING REPRODUCTIVE AGENCY: SOCIAL REGULATION AND EMBODIED KNOWLEDGE IN BUGIS-MAKASSAR WOMEN’S RESPONSES TO PREGNANCY RISK

Cindy Israeni Ansar
Abstract: This study explores how Bugis-Makassar women construct and navigate plural reproductive knowledge in response to abortus imminens (threatened miscarriage), drawing on Talcott Parsons’ AGIL framework to analyze the sociocultural… ocultural functions of care practices. Based on ethnographic fieldwork in Makassar, Indonesia, including interviews and participant observation with ten pregnant women, the study reveals that reproductive behavior is shaped by adaptive strategies (A), collective goals (G), moral integration (I), and intergenerational transmission of norms (L). Rather than following a singular medical logic, women mobilize syncretic forms of care that blend biomedical treatment, spiritual rituals, and ancestral taboos. These plural responses reflect not only epistemic hybridity but also reproductive governance enacted through kinship, religious authority, and clinical institutions. Women's agency is expressed not through open resistance, but through strategic moral navigation and embodied alignment with normative expectations—a form of what Mahmood terms the ethics of self-formation. The findings challenge biomedical-centric approaches to maternal health and highlight the need for culturally responsive interventions that respect local logics of risk, protection, and care. This study contributes to sociological debates on medical pluralism, moral regulation, and the reproduction of gendered knowledge in the Global South.

THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TECHNOLOGY IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Hermawan, Wawan, Endrawati, Eli, Nuarida, Eva Bella
Abstract: The digital technology revolution has catalyzed a fundamental paradigmatic transformation in the global education ecosystem, creating a new era where technology integration has become a strategic imperative in effective… and sustainable learning management. One of the most disruptive technological innovations that has become the primary focus in educational transformation is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has demonstrated extraordinary potential in revolutionizing various aspects of learning management through sophisticated adaptive capabilities, deep learning personalization, and comprehensive administrative automation. This research aims to comprehensively and systematically examine the multidimensional role of AI in enhancing the quality of learning management in the digital era, with in-depth analytical focus on three fundamental pillars: strategic learning planning, pedagogical process implementation, and learning outcome evaluation. The research methodology employs a rigorous Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, analyzing over 150 high-quality scientific articles from leading national and international journals published between 2014-2024, utilizing a thematic synthesis framework to identify emergent patterns and significant trends in AI implementation in education. Research findings reveal that AI implementation in learning management produces multifaceted transformative impacts, including significant improvements in pedagogical decision-making quality through predictive analytics and data-driven insights, strengthening the strategic role of teachers as adaptive and responsive learning facilitators, and expanding democratic learning accessibility through adaptive learning systems and intelligent tutoring systems technologies. AI has also proven effective in optimizing educational resource allocation, enhancing student engagement through intelligent gamification, and facilitating inclusive and equitable learning. However, this research also identifies complex challenges that must be addressed in AI implementation, including significant technological infrastructure gaps particularly in remote areas, limitations in educators' digital literacy affecting technology adoption, and ethics and data privacy issues requiring comprehensive regulatory frameworks. The implications of this research emphasize the need for a holistic and structured approach in integrating AI into educational systems, considering technological, pedagogical, and socio-cultural aspects in a balanced manner to achieve sustainable and positively impactful educational transformation.

CONTEXTUAL LEARNING MODEL PRACTICE

Paputungan, Frezy, siradjang, marshela
Abstract: Observation of Elementary School Students 14 Bone Bolango Selatan In grade 5 students using the Quiziz learning model along with the Game Based Learning method. The contextual learning model (Contextual Teaching and Learning/CTL)… ning/CTL) is a learning approach that emphasizes the relationship between subject matter and real-life situations of students. This model aims to help students understand academic concepts by connecting the knowledge gained from school with its application in everyday life, both in personal, social, and cultural contexts. Through contextual learning, teachers act as facilitators who encourage students to actively build knowledge and skills through direct experience, problem solving, and collaboration in learning communities. Contextual learning integrates several main components, including constructivism, inquiry (discovery), asking, learning communities, modeling, reflection, and authentic assessment. This approach requires students to think critically, creatively, and innovatively, and be able to relate learning materials to real problems faced in their environment. Thus, learning outcomes are expected to be more meaningful, increase motivation, and equip students with adaptability and problem solving skills that are relevant to future life.

CONSTRUCTION OF STUDENTS' HISTORICAL LITERACY THROUGH ISLAMIC CULTURAL HISTORY LEARNING BASED ON DIGITAL ANIMATION VIDEOS

Anggraeni, Novita, Sulaeman, Devi, Musyadad, Mia Audina, Kurniasih, Dedeh, Supriatna, Asep
Abstract: The development of digital technology in education is driving the transformation of history learning from a textual approach to a visual and interactive approach. In the context of Islamic education, learning Islamic Cultural… tural History (ISHC) requires strategies that can build students' historical literacy reflectively and contextually. This study aims to describe and analyze the process of constructing students' historical literacy through digital animated video-based ISHC learning at Madrasah Aliyah Fathanul Burhan, Tempuran District. This research used a qualitative approach with a case study approach. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies, then analyzed using an interactive model through the stages of reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the use of digital animated video integrated into the learning design fosters chronological understanding, causal analysis skills, and active student engagement in reflective discussions. The teacher's role as a facilitator is a key factor in guiding students' interpretation of visual content, ensuring a systematic process of meaning construction. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of integrating digital pedagogy and dialogic facilitation in strengthening historical literacy in madrasas, as well as contributing to the development of SKI learning practices that are adaptive to the digital era.

ART IN ISLAM: BEAUTY AS INVITATION – A PHILOSOPHICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF ISLAMIC ART AS A FORM OF DA ‘WAH IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

Dheen Muhammedh
Abstract: Attraction to the beauty, pattern and symbolism of Islamic Art can draw observers to considerations of the divine. Beauty can serve to reflect the communication of Islam. This study explores the philosophical concepts of… tawḥīd, or iḥsān and fiṭrah and the sociological concepts of reception and Cultural Translation to posit Islamic Art as the Islamic pedagogy of moral philosophy of art, a pedagogy of Islamic artistic inter-religious dialogue. Using Islamic calligraphy, mosque architecture and digital art as evidencebased qualitative research, the study documents the fit of the proposition and the aesthetic joys of art in beauty as a lingua franca of faith inter-culture. The study documents the experience of the ethics of Islamic Art as compassion in voiceless daʿwah. The aesthetic of Islamic Art becomes the moral pedagogy of spiritual compassion and the daʿwah aesthetic of work converted to the experience of beauty. The study proposes the lived experience of sincerity as beauty, unrivaled, is one of the most persuasive communications of Islam in the modern world in the compassionate and loving distance of the ethical.