Fostering a sense of love for Indonesia is essential for every citizen, including students of Sekolah Indonesia Makkah who live in Saudi Arabia. This can be achieved with their iconic school uniforms featuring batik decorative motifs that reflect Indonesian aesthetics combined with iconic elements of the local culture and natural environment of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. School uniforms featuring such batik ornaments can also instill a sense of pride among students as members of the Indonesian nation living abroad, particularly in Saudi Arabia. To produce a dress code design featuring these motifs, a creative art-based method is required. The process involves: (a) developing conceptual designs, (b) creating design sketches for batik motifs, (c) applying the designed motifs to textile materials, (d) sewing prototype products, and (e) analyzing the aesthetic outcomes of the dress code that incorporates Indonesian and Saudi Arabian decorative elements. The creative outcome of this research is a prototype of a school dress code design that features decorative motifs inspired by the natural and cultural elements of both Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, developed for three education levels: elementary school, junior high school, and senior high school.
Peran komunikasi dalam Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) untuk meningkatkan kapasitas petani padi bukan hanya utopia seketika, tetapi dapat menjadi kenyataan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji peran komunikasi dan TIK dalam meningkatkan kapasitas petani. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan survei terhadap 114 petani padi di Kabupaten Ogan Ilir, Sumatera Selatan. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan inferensial dengan uji korelasi untuk mengkaji hubungan antara variabel TIK (kepemilikan media sosial, sumber informasi digital, dan dukungan media sosial) dengan kapasitas dan pendapatan petani. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa tingkat adopsi TIK dasar, khususnya kepemilikan media sosial, telah mencapai 59,6%. Namun, penggunaannya sebagai sumber informasi pertanian spesifik masih rendah (10,5%), dengan petani lebih mengandalkan metode tradisional seperti diskusi dalam kelompok tani (78,1%) dan penyuluh (58,8%). Analisis korelasi membuktikan bahwa ada hubungan positif yang signifikan antara kepemilikan media sosial dan kapasitas petani (r=0,342), antara sumber informasi digital dan keterampilan manajemen informasi (r=0,287), dan antara dukungan dan peningkatan media sosial (r=0,305). Komunikasi dan TIK memainkan peran strategis sebagai jembatan informasi dalam meningkatkan kapasitas petani. Temuan penelitian ini menggarisbawahi pentingnya mengintegrasikan sistem komunikasi tradisional (penyuluh dan kelompok tani) dengan platform digital untuk menciptakan sistem pendukung yang lebih efektif dan mempercepat transformasi digital di sektor pertanian.
Energy transition has become a key global agenda to reduce carbon emissions and lessen dependence on fossil fuels. As a developing country, Vietnam faces significant challenges in meeting rapidly growing energy demand while maintaining its commitment to international climate targets. In this context, multilateral cooperation through the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) with the International Partners Group (IPG) serves as a strategic instrument to support Vietnam’s energy transition process. This study aims to analyze the forms of collaboration and coordination between the Government of Vietnam and international partners in implementing the JETP framework.This research adopts a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and document analysis, and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, which consists of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that collaboration and coordination are institutionalized through the establishment of the Resource Mobilisation Plan (RMP) as the main governance framework, national policy reforms in the energy sector, and the development of renewable energy projects supported by financial and technical assistance from the IPG. This cooperation reflects a model of institutionalized multilateralism, in which Vietnam’s national interests and global climate mitigation objectives are aligned through structured policy coordination and inter-actor collaboration.
This study aims to analyze the implementation of the entrepreneurship program at Sunan Drajat Islamic Boarding School and its impact on enhancing students’ economic independence and local economic growth. Using a qualitative approach with a case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the pesantren’s entrepreneurship program—covering service, industrial, retail, and technology sectors—has successfully improved students’ technical, managerial, and digital skills. The integration of entrepreneurship education with Islamic values also strengthens students’ ethical behavior and spiritual character in business practices. Moreover, pesantren business units contribute significantly to the local economy through job creation, collaboration with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and the strengthening of community-based value chains. However, several challenges remain, including limited capital, managerial literacy, and digital infrastructure. The study highlights the importance of strengthening external networks, alumni support, and digital transformation as key strategies for sustaining pesantren-based entrepreneurship. These findings are expected to serve as a reference for policymakers and pesantren administrators in developing sustainable Islamic value-based economic empowerment models.
This study aimed to analyze the role of local government and stakeholder perceptions of inclusive education policies from a sociological perspective. This study used qualitative research methods, including observation, interviews, literature reviews, and FGDs. The research informants were local government employees responsible for education, school principals, teachers, and parents of students. The sample comprised 20 informants, selected purposively. Data analysis was conducted through thematic analysis. The study's results indicated three main themes: readiness to implement inclusive education policies, stakeholder perceptions, and government efforts to realize equitable education. Inclusive education policies have been implemented, but not optimally, especially regarding schools' readiness to implement them. From the perspective of stakeholder perceptions of inclusive education, there was a good understanding, which has an impact on the emergence of solidarity and stakeholder participation in supporting the implementation of inclusive education policies. Government efforts have been made to assist schools in implementing inclusive education. However, the budget policy for inclusive schools has not been institutionalized. In addition to successful implementation, some factors that could strengthen policy implementation but have not been fully addressed include local cultural characteristics that have not been incorporated into inclusive education policies. Recognizing these cultural factors is crucial for fostering equitable education and ensuring policies resonate with local communities.
