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One Step Towards a Green Environment: Education on Dry and Wet Waste Sorting and Innovation in Low-Smoke Combustion
No full textThis study aims to examine strategies and community actions in fostering a green environment as part of ecological sustainability efforts. A green environment is conceptualized as a lifestyle emphasizing ecological awareness, wise resource management, and the reduction of negative impacts on nature. The study employed a qualitative descriptive approach through observation, interviews, and documentation with a local community actively engaged in environmental initiatives. The findings reveal that simple practices such as waste management, tree planting, and reducing plastic usage significantly improve environmental quality while fostering ecological awareness among community members. The main challenges identified include inconsistent eco-friendly behavior, limited waste management infrastructure, and insufficient support from local policies. Practical implications highlight the need for continuous environmental education, strengthening youth involvement as agents of change, and integrating eco-friendly programs into local development policies.
Contribution: This study contributes to the academic discourse on the relationship between social behavior, ecological awareness, and sustainability, while offering a community-based model for environmental movements that can be replicated in various social contexts
WHEN STIGMATIZATION AND SOCIODEMOGRAPHICS CHALLENGE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IMPLEMENTATION
No full textThe undeniable enticement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) goes across every aspect of daily basis, and education is no exception. The obstacles remain present due to the sociodemographic factors, and eventually, they touch the preconceived judgments teachers have. This research is aimed at investigating how stigmatization and sociodemographics of students in choosing the best AI for students. This research was conducted using qualitative research, i.e., interviews of twelve teachers who were selected based on the curated criteria and thematic analysis. The findings suggest that teachers stigmatize students according to the sociodemographic factors, consisting of gender, age, ethnicity, proficiency, economic level, previous education, and financial aid. Teachers take their consideration of choosing AI based on the sociodemographic. As a result, it greatly helps students in achieving learning outcomes. The findings agree with the notion that AI implementation should be adjusted to the students’ needs, though in this case, it involves stigmatization as an initial step. Therefore, for future researchers, it will be necessary to understand the indication of stigmatization in the implementation of AI, especially in settings that encompass multiple backgrounds
Innovation in Fiqh Learning through the Implementation of Student Worksheets in Elementary Madrasahs
No full textThis study aims to analyze the implementation of Student Worksheets (LKPD) in Fiqh learning at Al Huda Private Elementary School (MIS), Haurwangi, Cianjur, West Java, as an effort to overcome conventional teaching methods and limitations of learning media. The study used a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The results of the study indicate that the use of structured LKPD can transform Fiqh learning into a more interactive, contextual, and student-centered one, so that students\u27 conceptual understanding and practical skills significantly improve. The implications of this study confirm that LKPD can be an effective, innovative learning medium to bridge the gap between theory and practice in students\u27 daily lives. The originality of this study lies in its focus on practical innovations in Fiqh learning at the elementary school level, while also providing a reference model for educators in designing more engaging and effective teaching materials
Principal Leadership Strategies for Enhancing Elementary School Quality: Comparative Case Studies of Two Urban Schools in Indonesia
No full textIn a school environment, principal leadership can impact learning. A leader must be dedicated to advancing the school and raising learning standards in the institution they lead. The principal\u27s role has a significant impact on how education is developed and improved. Focusing on SDN Bunut and SDN Kabandungan in Sukabumi City, this study attempts to characterize and examine principals\u27 management practices in improving learning standards at the elementary school level. This study focuses on how principals plan, implement, and evaluate initiatives to improve educational quality. A qualitative research strategy, combined with a case study methodology and a multi-site research design, was used. In-depth interviews, documentation studies, and observations were used as data collection methods. Based on the research findings, principals at both schools can strategically improve learning standards by promoting a collaborative work environment, encouraging teachers to be professional, making optimal use of available school resources, and enlisting the support of parents and the community to support educational initiatives. The implementation of quality improvement management is also hampered by various issues, including limited budgets, inadequate infrastructure, and differences in teacher skills. On the other hand, data-driven, adaptive, and participatory leadership techniques can be more effective in encouraging the achievement of learning objectives. The findings of this study indicate that improving teaching standards at the elementary school level will largely depend on teacher quality, including the leadership of communicative, visionary, and sensitive principals
Strategies of Islamic Religious Education Supervisors in Enhancing Madrasah Principals\u27 and Teachers\u27 Professionalism: A Case Study
No full textThis research is motivated by the critical role of Islamic religious education supervisors in enhancing the professionalism of madrasah principals and teachers, particularly at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Yapida Sliyeg-Indramayu, given that educational quality is significantly influenced by the performance of teaching staff and school management. The purpose of this study is to analyze the strategies of Islamic religious education supervisors in their efforts to improve the professionalism of madrasah principals and teachers in this environment. This research used a case study method with a qualitative approach, involving observation, interviews, and documentation to obtain in-depth data on the implementation of supervision and coaching by supervisors. The results indicate that supervisory strategies, including instructional supervision, classroom visits, and administrative and managerial coaching, significantly improved the pedagogical, professional, and social competencies of teachers and madrasah principals. The conclusion of this study is that the active role of Islamic religious education supervisors is highly influential in improving the professionalism and quality of education in madrasahs, although several obstacles remain, including limited resources and a suboptimal understanding of the curriculum. These findings emphasise the need to strengthen supervisor capacity and foster closer collaboration between supervisors, madrasah principals, and teachers to achieve the goals of quality and religious education
Navigating Digital Transformation: Challenges and Strategies for Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Elementary Schools
No full textThe transformation of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning in the digital era presents complex challenges for Elementary School teachers, especially in the PAI Teacher Working Group in Babakan Cikao, Purwakarta Regency. This study aims to identify these challenges and explore effective strategies to overcome them, with a focus on increasing teacher commitment to teaching and utilizing 21st-century learning elements, as applied in teaching the Quran. A descriptive qualitative research method was used to explore teachers\u27 experiences and perspectives in depth, focusing on a case study in the Islamic Religious Education Teacher Working Group in Babakan Cikao, Purwakarta Regency; Data were collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis related to the implementation of PAI learning in the digital era, to be analyzed comprehensively to identify key themes and patterns relevant to the research objectives. This study is expected to provide practical contributions to the professional development of PAI teachers, curriculum improvement, and improving the quality of PAI learning that is adaptive to the demands of the digital era. The results of the study indicate that the challenges faced by teachers in transforming PAI learning in the digital era include adapting to changing curricula, limited digital resources, and improving teachers\u27 competency in using technology. The strategies implemented by the Babakan Cikao District Islamic Religious Education Working Group (KKG PAI) to improve the quality of Islamic Religious Education learning in the digital era include training and workshops on technology utilization, development of interactive learning media, and collaboration with relevant parties to provide relevant and high-quality digital resources
Religious Social Capital in Creating Peace Values in Multicultural Societies
No full textIndonesia\u27s cultural and ethnic diversity holds great potential for social integration, but is also prone to conflict. In this context, religion plays a dual role: it can be both a trigger for tension and a bridge for peace. This study examines the role of religion as social capital in fostering harmony in a pluralistic society. The approach used was a qualitative literature study, analyzed thematically. The results indicate that religious social capital plays a crucial role in fostering peace in multicultural societies through three main elements: religious networks, social trust, and the integration of religious values with local culture, which fosters harmony. Concrete findings are demonstrated through studies of various communities such as peaceful Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), the Forum for Interfaith Harmony (FKUB), and the Gusdurian network, which implement inclusive education, open religious practices, and interfaith advocacy. These three elements form the foundation of social reconciliation based on spirituality and local wisdom, and demonstrate that religious organizations such as Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah can become agents of peace if they prioritize an inclusive and contextual approach. This study enriches social capital theory by integrating religious and local values, and offers a new direction in the development of inclusive Islamic education and interfaith dialogue relevant to societal realities
The Meanings of Zawj and Imraʾah in the Qurʾān: A Lexico-Statistical Analysis
Full text linkThe Qurʾān’s deliberate selectivity in its lexical choices stands as one of its remarkable linguistic features. A detailed examination of individual words used in varied contexts is essential for an accurate interpretation of its meanings. This study focuses on two pivotal Qurʾānic terms: zawj and imra’ah. Despite their frequent appearance, comprehensive lexico-statistical analyses of these terms remain unexplored. This paper addresses this gap by (1) contextualising zawj and imra’ah within their Qurʾānic occurrences, (2) critically reviewing traditional and contemporary scholarly interpretations, (3) systematically cataloguing their morphological derivatives in both nominal and verbal forms, and (4) differentiating between their broad and specific semantic roles throughout the text. This multifaceted approach reveals subtle but significant semantic distinctions between zawj—often denoting pairs or companions—and imra’ah—primarily referring to women, particularly in individualised social and legal contexts—thus enriching our understanding of their nuanced usage in the Qurʾān
Urbanization, Land-Use Conversion, and the Ambivalence of Modernization: Rural Social Transformation in Indonesia
Full text linkThis study analyzes rural social transformation resulting from urbanization and land-use conversion in Indonesia by examining the case of Cipagalo Village, Bojongsoang Subdistrict, Bandung Regency, West Java. Drawing on modernization theory, the study critically examines how the transition from agrarian livelihoods to an industrial–service economic structure does not unfold as a linear and integrative process, but instead generates ambivalent and uneven social dynamics. Using a qualitative approach that combines in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis, the study captures longitudinal social change based on the lived experiences of long-term village residents. The findings reveal three main patterns. First, urbanization and land conversion operate as mechanisms of rural economic restructuring that shift agrarian livelihoods toward construction, retail, and service sectors, while simultaneously weakening local community control over strategic resources and reinforcing dependence on market mechanisms and informal employment. Second, these economic transformations reconfigure village social relations, marked by the erosion of gotong royong as an organic social practice, the rise of individualistic and digitally mediated orientations, and the gradual weakening of communal solidarity and local cultural norms. Third, the acceleration of urbanization produces new socio-ecological vulnerabilities, including spatial conflicts, environmental crises, and heightened insecurity, reflecting processes of social disorganization within transitional rural spaces. These findings underscore that urbanization and land-use conversion embody the ambivalence of modernization in rural Indonesia, simultaneously opening economic opportunities while generating structural tensions and social vulnerabilities. This study contributes to rural sociology by offering a critical reading of modernization as a multidimensional, contextual, and power-laden process in peri-urban regions
Stigma, Habitus, and Higher Education: Delegitimizing University Pathways in a Coastal Community of Indonesia
Full text linkThis study analyzes how stigma toward higher education is produced and sustained in the coastal community of Perupuk Village, Batu Bara Regency, North Sumatra. The article argues that low participation in higher education is not determined solely by economic constraints and access, but by social processes that delegitimize higher education as a life choice perceived as impractical and uncertain. Using a qualitative approach, the study draws on field observations and interviews with fifteen informants consisting of working youth and parents. The findings show that the community recognizes higher education as symbolically valuable—as a marker of intelligence and social status—yet weakens it in practice through family- and community-level risk calculations. Community members perceive higher education as costly, long-term, and lacking guarantees of employment, especially when contrasted with coastal work that provides immediate income and visibly contributes to household livelihoods.Stigma emerges through everyday social interactions, including evaluative community language, the circulation of narratives about unemployed university graduates, early-work culture, and family norms, which collectively frame work as the safest, most realistic, and most meaningful life orientation. Drawing on the social stigma theory of Crocker, Major, and Steele, the article demonstrates that stigma operates as a collective symbolic mechanism that lowers the legitimacy of the identity of prospective students/students. Bourdieu’s concept of habitus helps explain why this delegitimation appears natural and stable: dispositions toward early work, shaped by coastal lived experience, reproduce preferences for short-term returns and suppress long-term educational investment. Practically, efforts to increase higher education participation in coastal areas require interventions that go beyond financial assistance to include cultural-symbolic strategies that restore the legitimacy of higher education as a viable life pathway