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Spirituality as a Coping Mechanism Among Women After Parental Loss Due to Covid-19: A Case Study from a Sufi Perspective

Rafiq Tri Belan Harjuna — 2025-06-21

This study aims to explore the role of spirituality in facilitating psychological adjustment and coping among women who lost their parents due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study method, the research involved three female participants aged 20–40 who experienced the loss of one or both parents during the pandemic. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using thematic coding. The findings reveal that spirituality significantly contributes to psychological resilience by fostering inner connection, social awareness, and transcendental experiences. From a Sufi perspective, the participants' experiences reflect spiritual stages (maqāmāt), such as patience (ṣabr), acceptance (riḍā), and trust in God (tawakkul), which enhanced their emotional stability and helped them cope with grief. The study concludes that spirituality—both theistic and non-theistic—functions as an adaptive coping mechanism, promoting psychological recovery and resilience. It is recommended that grief-support interventions integrate spiritual approaches, particularly in culturally and religiously diverse contexts, to support emotional healing after trauma.

Optimizing the Role of Sukuk in Enhancing the Performance of the Halal Industry in Indonesia

Alfina Shafira — 2025-06-21

This study explores the strategic role of sukuk (Islamic bonds) in advancing the performance of Indonesia's halal industry, which holds vast potential given the country’s large Muslim population. The purpose of this research is to identify how sukuk can be utilized as an effective Islamic financial instrument to support the growth of various halal sectors, including food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and fashion. Employing a qualitative descriptive method through a literature review, this study synthesizes data from scholarly journals, institutional reports, and regulatory sources. The findings show that sukuk significantly contributes to the financing needs of the halal industry, particularly in infrastructure development, production capacity expansion, and market competitiveness. Furthermore, the integration of sukuk-based financing supports Indonesia’s vision to become a global hub for the halal economy. The study concludes that optimizing sukuk issuance and public awareness through multi-stakeholder collaboration—including government, Islamic scholars, financial practitioners, and industry players—is essential for accelerating the industry's performance. It is recommended that Indonesia strengthen policy frameworks, enhance halal certification efficiency, and encourage sukuk-backed investment mechanisms to boost national halal industry competitiveness.

An Analysis of Fifth-Grade Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Solving Mathematical Word Problems to Support the Pancasila Student Profile

Putri Safinatun Najah — 2025-06-25

This study was conducted to identify the level of critical thinking skills of fifth-grade students in solving mathematical word problems to support the Pancasila Student Profile at SDN Pejaten Barat 11. A qualitative descriptive method was applied. Data collection techniques included written tests, conversation, and evidence involving students and the fifth-grade homeroom teacher. The results of the study signify that utmost fifth-grade students still demonstrate a low level of critical thinking capability, with the highest achievements in the indicators of interpretation, analysis, and evaluation. Both inter and outer factors impress students' critical thinking skills, including learning motivation, literacy and numeracy abilities, and the learning environment. The critical thinking abilities of fifth-grade students in solving word problems have been shown to support the execution of the Pancasila Student Profile, particularly in the dimensions of critical reasoning and independence.

Integrasi Perencanaan Strategis dan Efektivitas Organisasi pada Lembaga Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini

Mohammad Syarifuddin Amarullah — 2025-06-29

This study aims to provide an in-depth description of the implementation of strategic planning at TK Al Mardiyyah and its contribution to achieving institutional educational goals. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study design, data were collected through documentation and observation techniques. The theoretical framework of this research includes strategic planning theory, educational management theory, as well as theories of organizational effectiveness and educational systems. The findings reveal that TK Al Mardiyyah implements planning in a systematic, participatory, and continuous manner, which has proven effective in supporting the achievement of the institution's vision and mission. The planning process involves all school elements and is supported by a structured system of monitoring and evaluation. Moreover, the planning is carried out using an adaptive approach to environmental changes and the evolving needs of learners. This study recommends the importance of continuous innovation in educational planning to ensure institutional effectiveness amidst dynamic educational challenges.

Ethics of Using Artificial Intelligence in the World of Islamic Education

Shindid Gunagraha — 2025-07-03

This research explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) as a central theme in the educational setting, with a particular emphasis on its ethical implications. The purpose of this research is to identify and analyze ethical issues that arise due to the integration of AI in the learning process, as well as provide ethical recommendations in its implementation. This research uses a library research method by reviewing academic literature, research reports, and public policies related to AI and education. The results show that while AI provides significant benefits in terms of learning personalization, administrative efficiency, and educational accessibility, its use also poses serious ethical risks, such as violations of student data privacy, algorithmic bias, technology access gaps, and reduced social interaction in the teaching-learning process. In conclusion, the application of AI in education requires a strong ethical and regulatory framework to ensure fairness, transparency, and protection of the rights and dignity of students. Teachers continue to play an important role in overseeing the use of AI, ensuring that technology is a tool, not a substitute for human values in education.

Enhancing Deep Learning Through Computational Thinking-Based Assessment

Reza Ruhbani Amarulloh — 2025-07-03

The transformation of 21st century education demands assessments that not only measure basic cognitive learning outcomes but also encourage deep engagement of higher-order thinking. Computational Thinking (CT), as a systematic and logical thinking approach to problem solving, offers great potential to be integrated in learning assessment design. Thus, this study aims to explore the development of CT-based assessments in promoting deep learning through analyzing relevant scientific literature. The method used is a descriptive qualitative literature review, by analyzing articles from various scientific sources that discuss CT theory, components, and implementation in the context of education and assessment. Data were collected from articles indexed in Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and other academic sources, then analyzed thematically and comparatively. The results of the discussion show that CT-based assessments, which involve the components of decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition, algorithms, and generalization, are able to reveal students' thinking processes in depth. This assessment not only measures knowledge, but also encourages reflective, creative, and transdisciplinary skills. In the context of project-based learning, such as the design of an AI-based automatic air purifier system, CT assessments can serve as a tool that encourages students to contextually understand, design, and evaluate solutions. In conclusion, CT-based assessments contribute significantly to deep learning and need to be systematically developed in educational practice. This is in line with the need to form a generation of adaptive, critical, and solutive learners in facing the challenges of a complex and technology-based modern world.

Needs Analysis of “SIGADIS” Diorama Media for Enhancing Water Cycle Understanding in Grade IV Islamic Elementary Schools in Indonesia

Khansa Aisyatul Nabilla — 2025-07-23

This study aims to analyze the need for "SIGADIS" (Simple Diorama Water Movement Cycle) learning media in science learning for grade IV MI/SD, especially on the water cycle material. The approach used is quantitative with a cross-sectional survey method, involving 10 students and 5 teachers from schools in Kranggan District. The instrument used is a questionnaire. The results of the study indicate that students' needs for the "SIGADIS" learning media are very high, with 14 out of 15 aspects being in the "very need" category. Students consider that this media is able to make learning more interesting, interactive, and effective in explaining the concept of the water cycle. In addition, all teachers also showed a high need for this media, especially in terms of training, design, and use of learning media. In conclusion, the "SIGADIS" learning media is very much needed to improve the quality of learning, motivate students, and facilitate understanding of the concept of the water cycle. Therefore, the development and implementation of this media are priorities to support more effective and enjoyable learning.

A Sociological Legal Approach to Civil Servants’ Competency Development through the Integrated Learning System at the Religious Training Center of Pekanbaru Post-Law No. 20/2023

Eko Oktaviadi — 2025-07-29

This study aims to analyze the implementation of civil servant competency development at the Religious Training Center (Loka Diklat) of Pekanbaru based on Law No. 20 of 2023 on the State Civil Apparatus (ASN), using a sociological legal approach. The research focuses on the implementation of an integrated learning system covering technical, managerial, and socio-cultural competencies. A qualitative method was applied, involving observation, interviews, and document analysis. The findings reveal that although the blended-learning model and digital training have been introduced, the program still encounters serious challenges such as limited internet access, excessive workload, and non-contextual training modules. The bureaucratic culture that discourages continuous learning and resistance to digital transformation are also significant obstacles. From a sociological legal perspective, the gap between formal legal norms and their practical effectiveness in shaping organizational behavior is evident. Improvement efforts have included need-based training design, the integration of local cultural values, and the utilization of technology for more adaptive and dialogical learning. This study recommends harmonizing central-local government policies, fostering cultural reform among civil servants, increasing budget allocation, and developing a post-training coaching and performance-based evaluation system. The research contributes to strengthening a more contextual and transformative training model for civil servants in line with bureaucratic reform and public administrative law mandates.