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LAMDIK Policy and Its Impact on Education Quality
No full textThis study analyzes the challenges, solutions, and impact of the LAMDIK policy on educational quality at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya. The research uses Edward III's policy implementation theory to highlight the importance of communication, resources, implementer attitudes, and bureaucratic structures in policy execution. A qualitative descriptive method was applied through case studies, including observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis with triangulation. The findings reveal several challenges in implementing the policy within the Early Childhood Islamic Education Study Program, such as limited human resources, inadequate facilities, curriculum issues, weak internal quality assurance, and insufficient external collaboration. Strategies to address these include improving lecturer competence, regular quality monitoring, and expanding institutional partnerships. The policy implementation has contributed to higher educational standards, stronger institutional capacity, and the development of a continuous quality assurance culture
Governance Disequilibrium: A Catalyst for Instability in Developing Countries: The Situation in Nigeria
Get PDFDemocratic government is touted to reflect in democratic Governance, with the gains of Democracy being reflected in the day-to-day living standards of the citizenry. The lack of this is a consequence of governance disequilibrium, which in many instances has triggered political upheavals and socio-economic uncertainties in several countries. The paper argues that the Nigerian state has faced a governance crisis under both military regimes and democratic administrations. These governments are not well-reasoned, nor do they understand the enormous challenges of Governance ahead of them before assuming the responsibilities of government. While in office, they still struggled with doubt about their mission and how to address the situation. On the other hand, the subjects lack the socio-economic capacities to demand from those saddled with the responsibilities of the state what they have contributed to improving Governance, especially in areas such as emancipation and empowerment, alleviation of poverty, improvement of the standard of living, and security of life and property. The study concludes that governance disequilibrium is fundamental and a matter of time, which can be resolved when government officials see their appointments as a contrast and use their offices to legislate on national issues that will bring about change to socio-economic and political decadences across the Nigerian federation
The Implications of Turkey's Polygamy Ban on Islamic Family Law
Get PDFThis article aims to examine the rationale behind Turkey's ban on polygamy, the implications of the prohibition as well as the contradiction with Islamic family regulations. The study uses a qualitative methodology to examine the development of Turkish family law by applying both normative and historical approaches. The results show that the political and legal reforms carried out in 1926 under Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's rule are the source of Turkey's ban on polygamy and unfair treatment of women during the Ottoman Turkish era. Islamic law, which permits polygamy on reasonable grounds and limits it to four spouses, is in conflict with the ban on polygamy in Turki. The implications include the change of the principle marriage law to monogamy, the rise in illegal polygamy that leads to the disregard of the rights of wives and children, social deviations, changes in lifestyle, and injustice for couples who have certain conditions, like infertility or illness, that polygamy should be used to solution but are prohibited by the state
Implementation and Evaluation of 5G Standalone Network Using Open5GS, srsRAN, and USRP B210 for Research Purposes
Get PDFThis study aims to implement and evaluate an Open Source-based 5G Standalone (SA) network using Open5GS as the Core Network, srsRAN as the Radio Access Network (RAN), and USRP B210 as a Software Defined Radio (SDR) device. A commercial smartphone was used as the User Equipment (UE) to test end-to-end network connectivity and performance. The research method includes software installation, network parameter configuration, system integration, as well as connectivity and performance testing based on ITU-R IMT-2020 standards. The test results show that all network elements were successfully integrated, as indicated by the successful registration and authentication of the UE and the establishment of a data session. Performance testing recorded a downlink throughput of 55 Mbps, uplink throughput of 15 Mbps, latency of 33 ms, jitter of 8.9 ms, and 0% packet loss. Although some performance parameters did not meet the minimum ITU-R IMT-2020 standards, the system proved operable as an independent Open Source and SDR-based solution for experimental purposes in a laboratory environment. Future work should focus on optimizing the backhaul connection, conducting multi-UE testing, and simulating mobility and handover scenarios to assess system performance in large-scale and real-world deployments
The Role of the National and Political Unity Agency (Kesbangpol) in the Supervision of Islamic Community Organizations (CSOs) in Langkat Regency
Get PDFThis study analyzes the role of the National and Political Unity Agency (Kesbangpol) in the supervision of Islamic Community Organizations (CSOs) in Langkat Regency and identifies supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research was conducted through observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis with the main informants from Kesbangpol, representatives of Islamic organizations, and related agencies. The results of the study show that Kesbangpol carries out supervision through coordination, coaching, monitoring activities, and political counseling. Supporting factors for supervision include clear regulations, conducive social conditions, and cooperation with Islamic organizations. However, several obstacles are still faced, such as limited human resources and budgets, lack of awareness of CSOs in administrative compliance, and overlapping authority with other agencies. To overcome these obstacles, Kesbangpol needs to increase human resource capacity, strengthen coordination across agencies, and educate CSOs to be more transparent and accountable. With a more effective strategy, supervision of Islamic organizations can run more optimally in maintaining social stability and strengthening national values.
The Penguatan Kelembagaan Koperasi Unit Desa (KUD) Anjasmoro Kecamatan Wonosalam melalui Edukasi Digitalisasi dan Legalitas Usaha untuk Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Anggota
No full textThis community service activity was designed to strengthen the institutional structure of the Anjasmoro Village Cooperative (KUD) located in Wonosalam District, through the optimization of business legality and increasing the capacity of members in the field of digital marketing. The main problems faced are the low ownership of Business Identification Numbers (NIB) and limitations in the use of e-commerce and social media for digital marketing. The methods used were Focus Group Discussions (FGD), education, mentoring, and periodic evaluations. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the understanding and skills of MSME actors regarding NIB management and the use of digital platforms such as Shopee, WhatsApp Business, and Instagram for online product marketing. In addition, of the 20 participants who took part in training on NIB creation and digital marketing, 80 percent, or 16 people, already had an NIB and understood digital marketing. This activity proves that educational and participatory interventions can drive digital transformation and local economic empowerment. In addition to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this program also strengthens the competitiveness of MSMEs in the digital era. This activity serves as a model for institutional-based empowerment that can be replicated in other regions
Germany's Rational Choice of Conventional Energy in the Context of Energy Security
Get PDFThis article aims to analyze the behavior of Germany, which is still heavily dependent on conventional energy despite its commitment to using renewable energy. The problem is focused on energy, which is one of the essential aspects of human life but is also dangerous for humanity's future. This is caused by exploiting conventional energy sources such as coal, hurting the ecosystem and the surrounding environment. Therefore, countries have taken the initiative to minimize the impact of this environmental damage by forming the Paris Agreement. One of the key points in this agreement is the reduction of the Earth's temperature and replacing conventional energy with renewable energy. As a country that ratified the Paris Agreement, Germany is committed to using renewable energy as its energy source. However, Germany has not been able to commit fully and still depends on conventional energy sources. This article will use Charles Glaser's theory of rational choice and a qualitative approach to analyze the issues raised. This article concludes that Germany's dependence on conventional energy sources is due to regional security factors and the relatively high price of renewable energy. The existence of this article is expected to make an essential contribution to the study of geopolitics, energy, and contemporary international relations
A Realist Analysis of the Impact of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict on Africa’s International Relations
Get PDFThe Israeli-Palestinian conflict has long been a significant issue in global politics, with its effects reaching beyond the Middle East. This study examined the origins of the conflict, the roles of various international organizations in peace mediation, and the impact on Africa's international relations, particularly its economic and political dimensions. Using a historical approach, the study analyzed the conflict's genesis, effects, and Africa's involvement, employing secondary data sources to explore how the conflict influences Africa, its stance, and potential strategies for resilience. The study utilized realist theory to provide an analytical framework. It concluded that resolving the conflict is essential for Africa to fully leverage its natural resources and enhance its security and economic stability. The study recommends that African nations adopt a unified position within the African Union, advocating for peaceful solutions and adherence to international law to bolster their global diplomatic influence. African nations should also, take on a more proactive role in international mediation, reinforcing peacebuilding institutions to enhance global peace and security efforts
Intonasi pada Podcast Naratif: Dampaknya terhadap Kemampuan Recall Mahasiswa
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Podcast merupakan salah satu media belajar dalam lingkup pendidikan masa kini. Intonasi narator dalam membawakan podcast dapat membantu pendengar memahami dan mempertahankan informasi penting dari podcast yang telah didengarkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh intonasi suara pada podcastnaratif terhadap kemampuan recall mahasiswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental dengan desain between-participant posttest only design yang melibatkan lima puluh empat mahasiswa sebagai partisipan. Partisipan dibagi secara acak ke dalam dua grup, yakni kontrol dan eksperimen. Partisipan pada kelompok kontrol akan mendengarkan audio podcast dengan intonasi monotone, sedangkan partisipan pada kelompok eksperimen akan mendengarkan audio podcast dengan intonasi kontras. Kemampuan recall partisipan diukur menggunakan posttest dan dibandingkan hasilnya dengan uji independent sample t-test. Dapat disimpulkan dari hasil penelitian bahwa intonasi suara pada podcast naratif tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kemampuan recall mahasiswa, meskipun ditemukan skor posttest kelompok eksperimen yang lebih tinggi daripada kelompok kontrol.
Kata Kunci: Intonasi; Podcast Naratif; Recall
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Podcasts have been one of the learning media in today’s educational scope. Narrator’s intonation in presenting the podcast could help listeners understand and retain important information from the podcast. This study aims to investigate the effect of intonation in narrative podcasts on college students’ recall ability. This study uses an experimental approach with a between-participant posttest only design involving fifty four college students as participants. Participants were randomly divided into two groups, control and experiment. Participants in the control group will listen to audio podcast with monotone intonation, while participants in the experiment group will listen to audio podcast with contrast intonation. The participants’ recall ability were measured using a posttest and the results were compared by independent sample t-test. The results indicate that intonation in narrative podcast does not have a significant effect on students’ recall ability. However, it was found that the experiment group’s posttest score was higher than the control group.
Keywords: Intonation; Narrative Podcast; Recal
Peran Work Engagement dan Islamic Work Ethics terhadap Workforce Agility pada Karyawan yang Bekerja di Instansi Islami
Get PDFWorkforce Agility (WFA) merupakan kemampuan yang dibutuhkan bagi organisasi dalam menghadapi perubahan yang dinamis, termasuk bagi organisasi dengan nilai-nilai islami. Penelitian terdahulu menemukan bahwa WFA penting untuk dimiliki organisasi dibidang manufacture, kesehatan, dan perusahaan rintisan. Penelitian ini melibatkan Work Engagement (WE) dan Islamic Work Ethics (IWE) sebagai variabel prediktor dan WFA sebagai variabel kriteria. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menguji peran WE dan IWE terhadap WFA pada karyawan yang bekerja di instansi islami. Pendekatan kuantitatif digunakan dengan menyebarkan survei kepada 125 partisipan yang bekerja di instansi islami. Analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu analisis regresi linear berganda untuk melihat peran antara WE dan IWE terhadap WFA. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa WE dan IWE berkontribusi secara positif dan signifikan terhadap WFA dengan nilai kontribusi sebesar 35.9%, sedangkan 64.1% lainnya dijelaskan dengan variabel lain yang tidak tercantum dalam penelitian ini. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa karyawan yang memiliki keterlibatan kerja yang tinggi dan menjunjung nilai islami cenderung adaptif, profaktif dan resilien dalam menghadapi perubahan organisasi