International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding (IJMMU)
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Strengthening School-Stakeholder Partnerships to Enhance Graduate Employability: A Case Study of Vocational High School in East Lombok- Indonesia
Get PDFThis study examines the extensive initiatives made by SMKN 1 Selong to fortify alliances with different stakeholders in order to maximize its graduates' integration into the labor market. The rising unemployment rate among graduates of vocational schools served as the impetus for the study, underscoring the pressing need for improved industry-school cooperation. The study's qualitative methodology and one case study design enabled a thorough analysis of actual procedures and difficulties. In-depth document analysis, participant observation, and interviews with educators, school administrators, and business partners were all used to gather data. The results of the study showed that a number of strategic initiatives, such as the active growth of industry networks and the purposeful alignment of the curriculum with changing labor market demands, were essential to the partnerships' success. These initiatives improved the relevance of students' skills and increased their chances of finding work. The study did, however, reveal several persistent problems as well: a lack of suitable industry partners in the region, insufficient school resources to support partnership projects, and significant student unpreparedness for workplace expectations. The research, meanwhile, shows that enhancing job results for vocational school graduates calls for great dedication from all parties involved, continuous creative work in partnership models, and continuous cooperation. The study provides analysis and guidance for future research meant to investigate and enhance school-industry cooperation practices, as well as useful recommendations for industry partners and educational institutions
Fundamentals of Peace Strategies in International Relations: A Comparative Study Between Liberal Democracy and Islamic Theory
Get PDFThe present study attempts to reconcile the principles of peace strategies of liberal democracy and Islam. In this study, it has been clarified that there are commonalities and differences between these principles. Among the differences is that the principles of peace strategies in international relations from the perspective of Islam are based on complete and flawless divine teachings, are not subject to change and transformation, and have a superior position; However, the foundations of the liberal democratic theory are based on the conditions that man has established, and at the top of that pyramid is Immanuel Kant, the founder of democratic peace. The legal foundations used in this thought are of the type of human law, imperfect, unstable, and subject to change. Liberals believe that the culture of democratic peace should be exported to non-democratic countries, either through changing political systems or even through war if possible; But when we consider Islam from an Islamic perspective, it has used various means, including (invitation), for the culture of peace. Still, the common ground between these two theories in terms of fundamentals is that both believe in the primacy of peace in international relations. Both theories consider war as an exception and believe that disputes should be resolved through negotiation. Based on both theories, diplomatic, political, and economic relations between countries create peace and relative tranquility. Many countries prefer relations in these areas and do not consider war as a solution. War is considered a solution when national interests and the goals of the system are at risk. Unfortunately, superpowers are taking advantage of these principles and trying to eliminate weak and so-called non-democratic countries from the international scene by accusing them
Implementation of Problem-Based Learning and Contextual Teaching and Learning has Improve Problem-Solving Skills
Get PDFProblem-solving skills are one of the social studies learning goals that must be possessed by students in the 21st century. This ability can be improved through various learning activities, one of which is the selection of the right learning model. This study aims to determine the improvement of students' problem-solving skills through the use of PBL and CTL models in social studies learning at SMP Negeri 2 Sijuk. This type of research is a quasi-experimental design pretest-posttest with a population of grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Sijuk, Belitung Regency, the sample used is 98 students determined by random sampling technique. The data analysis technique uses the One way ANOVA test. The results of the study showed that there was a difference in effectiveness between the PBL and CTL experimental classes and the control class in improving students' problem-solving skills in social studies learning, this was evidenced by the results of the ANOVA test obtained from 0.00 < 0.05. As well as the results of the effect size test which showed that the PBL model had a value of 1.064 and a CTL of 0.823 included in the high category, it can be concluded that the PBL and CTL models are both effective in improving students' problem-solving skills in social studies learning at SMP Negeri 2 Sijuk
Discrimination Against Minority Religious Adherents in Madura: Belief Intervention, Worship Places Closure, and Political Rights Denial
Get PDFThis study focuses on examining the existence of minority religious groups in Madura, along with the various forms of discrimination they experience. The minority groups in question are (former) Shia Muslims in Sampang and the Sunni Salafi Muslim group in Pamekasan, both of which have been recorded as having experienced discrimination from the local community, both culturally and structurally. Starting from the intervention of beliefs that led to the initiation of Shia Muslims into Sunni, the forced closure of places of worship, and the denial of their right to political participation in the 2023 General Election. This study is a field study conducted based on a qualitative approach. Two types and sources of data are used: primary and secondary. After analysing field data, this study found that the existence of minority Muslims in Madura has tended to experience discrimination. The discriminatory treatment includes the intervention of beliefs, such as forcing Shia Muslims to abandon their beliefs and convert to Sunni, closing down places of worship (mosques) of Sunni Salafi Muslims in Pamekasan, and finally, the pressure or mobilisation of the masses containing messages rejecting the use of political rights of (former) Shia Muslims to participate in the 2024 general election (Pemilu), both legislative and executive elections
The Rhetorical Interaction of 'Verb' and 'Pronoun' in the Story of Zahhak
Get PDFEffective speech, delivered in a manner suitable for the audience's situation and position, is the most concise and comprehensive definition that can be offered for rhetoric. In this statement, speech' is used in its broadest sense as an inclusive term that encompasses all its linguistic and semantic components. Consequently, the principle applicable to it can also apply to its constituent parts. Therefore, this study aims to explain the rhetorical functions and capacities of 'pronouns' as part of the components of speech, by answering the question of which rhetorical functions and capacities of pronouns were considered and utilized by Ferdowsi in the story of Zahhak. The present research is qualitative and has been developed using a documentary-descriptive method. This examination revealed that in the story of Zahhak, the rhetorical capacity of pronouns is evident in two main axes: one in the interaction between 'verb' and 'pronoun' both in the form of using pronouns as adverbial complements of verbs and in the form of syntactic displacement of pronouns from nouns to verbs, and the second axis at the level of phonetic speech, both in the process of 'pronoun settlement' and in the form of the impact of pronouns on creating a special phonetic environment to convey the intended meaning and concept of the speaker
The Impact of Blended Learning on Self-Directed Learning Components in Graduate Students of Medical Education at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Get PDFIntroduction: One of the most important goals in any educational system is self-directed learning promotion and the development of its components. Nowadays, owing to the growing rate of technology advancements and the availability of free online courses, self-directed learning skills have been increasingly taken into consideration. In this study, the effect of one-semester training using a blended learning method based on LMS (learning management system) on self-directed components was evaluated in undergraduate medical education students at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.Method: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, the participants were all graduate students of medical education. We used Fisher, King, and Tague’s questionnaire. At first, the questionnaires were completed by the students before attending the workshop which was held at the beginning of the semester as the pre-test. after holding the blended learning method classes at the end of the semester, we performed the post-test.Findings: SPSS version 22 software was used in this study to analyze the data through using mean, standard deviation, abundance, frequency, and paired T-test. Based on the data analysis using SPSS 22, the mean of self-directed score before the intervention was 160.03 which increased to 175.80 after the intervention.Conclusion: According to the results, blended learning increased the self-directed components used by students, including self-management, self-control, and willingness to learn. Self-directed components did not have a specific relationship with the demographic data of the individuals, including age, gender, level of education and membership of the faculty, or work experience
The Scope of Legitimacy of Competitions
Get PDFOver the last few centuries, sports and competitions were either for entertainment or for gaining defensive preparation. In the current age, the competitions are extremely varied in terms of goals, types and functions. This issue creates some juridical questions; including this important question that concerning the recent transformations in the motivation and function of the competitions, is the permission only reserved for stipulated competitions or it has wider range? The current study will analyze the above-mentioned questions with juridical analysis method. The results indicate that the permitted competitions are not limited to the stipulated competitions; because the taboo competition is only about gambling. Gambling only holds true to an action which has game nature accompanied by winning and losing. As a result, all the competitions which don’t have winning and losing or don’t have game nature, like scientific competitions, book reading or any type of useful and valuable competition, even accompanied by winning and losing, are permitted
The Place of Natural Resources in Islamic Jurisprudence
Get PDFNatural resources hold a special position in Islamic jurisprudence. These resources refer to those that are created in nature without human intervention and encompass numerous examples. Islam, with its comprehensive and holistic perspective, asserts that the utilization of these resources is for all generations (the present era and future generations). Anfal, which is one of the manifestations of natural wealth, is—according to the belief of Shia jurists—under the authority of the Prophet (PBUH) and the Imams due to their esteemed status. In the present era, the Wali al-Faqih (Guardian Jurist) manages it in accordance with public interest. This research has been compiled using a descriptive-analytical method. There are differing opinions among Shia jurists regarding the examples of Anfal. In the terminology of Sunni jurists, Anfal differs from its definition in Shia jurisprudence and is considered part of war spoils. Shia and Sunni jurists hold different views on Fei, which is one of the instances of Anfal. Sunni jurists consider concepts such as Jaziya (poll tax) and Kharaj (land tax) as part of it. Generally, one of the characteristics of Anfal is that it is not privately owned, and its use is permitted only with the permission of the Wali al-Faqih for public welfare. In the case of Mubahat Amma (publicly permissible resources), utilization is allowed for the general public, and individuals can gain ownership through possession and appropriation without requiring the permission of the Islamic ruler. However, public property, which belongs to all people and is managed by the government, cannot be privately owned, and its destruction or unauthorized use is a crime. Principles such as the principle of non-ownership, justice, fairness, and environmental protection are among the governing principles governing natural resources
The Use of Crossword Puzzles to Enhance Student’s Vocabulary Learning in the Vocational High School
Get PDFThis classroom action research aimed to improve vocabulary mastery among 12th-grade vocational high school students in Yogyakarta through the use of crossword puzzles. The study involved 32 students and was conducted in two cycles, each comprising problem identification, action planning, implementation, observation, reflection, and revision. Data were collected through vocabulary tests, observations, and interviews. Validity was ensured using democratic, outcome, process, catalytic, and dialogic validity, with triangulation applied through time, investigator, and theory perspectives. Both qualitative and quantitative data were analyzed. Descriptive statistics and paired sample t-tests were used for quantitative analysis, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Results showed increased student engagement and improved vocabulary mastery. Engagement improvements were reflected in enthusiasm, focus, group participation, and responsibility. Vocabulary enhancement was evidenced by a rise in test scores from a mean of 42.5 (very poor) in the pre-test to 76.7 (good) in the post-test. These findings indicate that crossword puzzles effectively support vocabulary learning and student participation
Digital Literacy and Cultural Expression: How TikTok Reimagines Traditional Dance
Get PDFThis study explores how traditional dance is reimagined and performed within the digital ecosystem of TikTok, focusing on the experiences of dance instructors at Yayasan Ayodya Pala, a cultural institution in Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study approach and guided by the Social Construction of Reality, the Culture of Connectivity, and Crystallization, the research investigates how cultural meanings are constructed, negotiated, and circulated in algorithmic environments. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with three instructors from different generations, revealing how they integrate digital literacy into pedagogical practices and cultural preservation efforts. The findings show that TikTok functions not only as a promotional and educational medium but also as a platform for cultural negotiation—where instructors balance tradition with digital aesthetics to reach broader, younger audiences. This study highlights the role of digital literacy as a form of cultural competence, positioning dance instructors as cultural mediators who adapt sacred and artistic expressions into participatory digital formats. In doing so, the research contributes to our understanding of how traditional arts evolve in response to platform-driven dynamics and youth engagement in the digital age