A Piercean Semiotic Analysis of The Indonesian Edition Cover of As Long As The Lemon Trees Grow

This study examines the Indonesian edition book cover of As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow, illustrated by Nadya Zahwa Noor, using Charles Sanders Peirce’s triadic semiotic framework. As book covers function as multimodal paratexts that shape reader expectations, analyzing their semiotic components allows a deeper understanding of how visual signs convey cultural, emotional, and narrative meanings. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the study analyzes eight selected visual signs identified based on their visual salience, narrative relevance, and cultural symbolic significance within the cover composition. Each sign is examined through the relationship between representamen, object, and interpretant, and categorized as icon, index, or symbol. The findings reveal that the ornamental Middle Eastern–inspired frame, dominant blue and green color composition, lemon imagery and lemon trees, the silhouetted male and female figures, and their spatial arrangement collectively construct a layered visual discourse of hope, identity, conflict, and resilience. These elements simultaneously index Syrian cultural aesthetics and generate new symbolic meanings within the Indonesian interpretive context. The study demonstrates that the localized cover operates as a culturally adaptive semiotic artifact, illustrating how visual design mediates between global narrative identity and local readership. Through this analysis, the research contributes to broader discussions on visual semiotics, multimodality, and cultural adaptation in global publishing practices

Rekonstruksi Ontologi dan Epistemologi Wahyu dalam Al-Qur’an: Integrasi Teologi, Tafsir, dan Implementasi Sosial dalam Perspektif Kontemporer

This article aims to analyze the ontology and epistemology of revelation in the Qur'an through a critical study of classical and contemporary theological thought while integrating it with modern socio-religious perspectives. The research focuses on how revelation is understood as a source of absolute divine authority as well as an object of rational inquiry within the Islamic intellectual tradition. The study begins with the epistemological tension between the normative-theological approach, which emphasizes the sacredness of the text, and the academic-contextual approach that situates revelation within historical and social frameworks. In the era of globalization and digital transformation, shifts in religious authority and the emergence of new interpretive discourses make this discussion increasingly relevant for reaffirming the role of revelation in the lives of contemporary Muslims. This study employs a library research method by combining theological, philosophical, and sociological analyses. The primary data sources include works of classical and contemporary Muslim thinkers and literature related to the living Qur’an studies. The findings indicate that ontologically revelation continues to be understood as a transcendent divine kalam, while epistemologically it remains open to rational and contextual approaches without losing its sacred authority. The integration of revelation and reason reflects the dynamic nature of Islamic intellectual tradition that remains adaptive to social change. The study concludes by emphasizing the importance of a multidimensional approach in the study of revelation and recommends the development of integrative Islamic education.Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis ontologi dan epistemologi wahyu dalam Al-Qur’an melalui kajian kritis terhadap pemikiran teologi klasik dan kontemporer, serta mengintegrasikannya dengan perspektif sosial-keagamaan modern. Fokus penelitian diarahkan pada bagaimana wahyu dipahami sebagai sumber otoritas ilahiah yang absolut sekaligus sebagai objek kajian rasional dalam tradisi intelektual Islam. Isu yang dikaji awal dari ketegangan epistemologis antara pendekatan normatif-teologis yang menekankan sakralitas teks dan pendekatan akademik-kontekstual yang menempatkan wahyu dalam kerangka historis serta sosial. Dalam konteks globalisasi dan transformasi digital, pergeseran otoritas keagamaan dan berkembangnya wacana tafsir baru menjadikan pembahasan ini semakin relevan untuk menegaskan kembali posisi wahyu dalam kehidupan umat Islam kontemporer. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kepustakaan (library research) yang memadukan analisis teologis, filosofis, dan sosiologis. Sumber data utama meliputi karya pemikir klasik dan kontemporer, serta literatur terkait kajian living Qur’an. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara ontologis wahyu tetap dipahami sebagai kalam Ilahi yang transenden, sementara secara epistemologis ia terbuka terhadap pendekatan rasional dan kontekstual tanpa kehilangan otoritas sakralnya. Integrasi antara wahyu dan akal memperlihatkan dinamika intelektual Islam yang adaptif terhadap perubahan zaman. Simpulan penelitian menegaskan pentingnya pendekatan multidimensional dalam studi wahyu, serta merekomendasikan pengembangan pendidikan Islam yang integratif agar Al-Qur’an tetap menjadi pedoman normatif sekaligus responsif terhadap realitas sosial modern

Optimalisasi Kecerdasan Buatan dalam Pendidikan: Strategi untuk Mempertahankan Etika, Humanisasi, dan Esensi Pembelajaran di Era Digital

The development of digital technology, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), has brought significant changes in the world of education. This technology offers a wide range of opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of learning through the personalization of materials, analysis of student data, and the automation of learning evaluations. However, the implementation of AI in education also faces a number of challenges, such as inequality of access to digital infrastructure, low technological literacy among educators, and ethical issues related to the privacy and security of student data. This study aims to analyze the potential, challenges, and implications of the use of AI in the education system through a literature study approach. The research method used is a literature review by reviewing various scientific articles, research reports, and relevant academic publications in the 2020–2025 range. The data were analyzed descriptive-analytically to identify key themes related to the use of AI in learning. The results of the study show that AI has great potential in supporting more adaptive, interactive, and individual needs-based learning of students. However, the success of its implementation is highly dependent on the readiness of digital infrastructure, the technological competence of educators, and regulations that regulate the ethical use of technology. In addition, this study emphasizes that AI should be positioned as a supporting tool in the learning process, not as a substitute for the role of teachers. Therefore, the integration of AI in education needs to be carried out in a balanced manner while maintaining humanistic values in the learning process. The findings of this research are expected to contribute to the development of more inclusive and sustainable educational technology implementation policies and strategiesPerkembangan teknologi digital, terutama Kecerdasan Buatan (AI), telah membawa perubahan signifikan di dunia pendidikan. Teknologi ini menawarkan berbagai peluang untuk meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi pembelajaran melalui personalisasi materi, analisis data siswa, dan otomatisasi evaluasi pembelajaran. Namun, penerapan AI dalam pendidikan juga menghadapi sejumlah tantangan, seperti ketidakmerataan akses terhadap infrastruktur digital, rendahnya literasi teknologi di kalangan pendidik, dan isu etika terkait privasi dan keamanan data siswa. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis potensi, tantangan, dan implikasi penggunaan AI dalam sistem pendidikan melalui pendekatan tinjauan literatur. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah tinjauan literatur dengan meninjau berbagai artikel ilmiah, laporan penelitian, dan publikasi akademik relevan dalam rentang tahun 2020–2025. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif-analitis untuk mengidentifikasi tema-tema kunci terkait penggunaan AI dalam pembelajaran Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kecerdasan buatan (AI) memiliki potensi besar dalam mendukung pembelajaran yang lebih adaptif, interaktif, dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan individu siswa. Namun, keberhasilan implementasinya sangat bergantung pada kesiapan infrastruktur digital, kompetensi teknologi pendidik, dan regulasi yang mengatur penggunaan teknologi secara etis. Selain itu, penelitian ini menekankan bahwa AI seharusnya diposisikan sebagai alat pendukung dalam proses pembelajaran, bukan sebagai pengganti peran guru. Oleh karena itu, integrasi AI dalam pendidikan perlu dilakukan secara seimbang sambil mempertahankan nilai-nilai humanis dalam proses pembelajaran. Temuan penelitian ini diharapkan dapat berkontribusi pada pengembangan kebijakan dan strategi implementasi teknologi pendidikan yang lebih inklusif dan berkelanjutan

EFEKTIVITAS PERAN PENYULUH AGAMA DALAM MENANGGULANGI PAHAM RADIKALISME MELALUI PENGUATAN WASATHIYAH ISLAM

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis peran dan strategi Penyuluh Agama Islam dalam menginternalisasikan nilai-nilai Islam wasathiyah sebagai upaya menangkal radikalisme dan intoleransi di masyarakat Desa Kumpulrejo, Kecamatan Argomulyo, Kota Salatiga. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi terhadap penyuluh agama serta masyarakat binaan. Analisis data dilakukan dengan model interaktif Miles dan Huberman yang meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penyuluh agama berperan strategis sebagai komunikator, mediator sosial, edukator, dan motivator dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai moderasi beragama. Internalisasi nilai wasathiyah dilakukan melalui penguatan majelis taklim, pendekatan persuasif berbasis kearifan lokal, serta pemanfaatan dakwah digital sebagai media pendukung. Kebaruan penelitian ini terletak pada pemetaan integratif empat peran penyuluh dalam konteks masyarakat desa urban-religius dengan resistensi keagamaan laten, termasuk resistensi terhadap simbol kebangsaan, serta kombinasi strategi dakwah tatap muka dan digital. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa Penyuluh Agama Islam merupakan aktor kunci dalam memperkuat moderasi beragama dan menjaga harmoni sosial di tingkat akar rumput.

Aku Mengunggah Maka Aku Ada (Kajian Fenomenologis terhadap Autentisitas Identitas Pengguna Facebook)

This research shows that the identity of Facebook users displayed in their account is an authentic identity. Authenticity assessment is based on uploading Facebook users that have a match between online and offline conditions. Humans who have the ability to create space actually produce Facebook as a place to spread in the cyber world. This study differs from theoretical findings that emphasize identity originality in cyber space. Identity originality is an assumption that negates the progression of the human figure. This research uses a phenomenological approach in an effort to enable the author to appreciate the Facebook user experience with uploads in his account. The analytical method used is Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The data source used is the display of Facebook user accounts which are classified as digital native, namely the millennial generation which has an anchored relationship with the author

PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE TAKE AND GIVE PADA MATERI KERAGAMAN BUDAYA DAN KEARIFAN LOKAL SISWA KELAS IV MI NURUL HUDA SAWO

This study aims to describe the implementation of the cooperative learning model take and give in the subject matter of cultural diversity and local wisdom, and to analyze the activeness of fourth grade students at MI Nurul Huda Sawo during the learning process. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings revealed that the implementation of take and give consisted of three stages: preparation, implementation, and closing. The teacher prepared learning cards, and students studied and exchanged information with peers. This process created an interactive, enjoyable, and participatory learning atmosphere. Students’ activeness increased significantly, as reflected in their willingness to ask, answer, and express opinions. Observation data showed that most students were categorized as active to very active, with activeness percentages ranging from 72% to 92%. These findings suggest that take and give effectively enhances student activeness while reducing teacher dominance. Thus, it is relevant to be applied in IPAS learning, particularly in cultural diversity and local wisdom material

DIGITAL FINANCE SERVICE: PENINGKATAN LITERASI KEUANGAN BERBASIS DIGITAL PADA UMKM BANGUNTANI MENUJU KINERJA USAHA BERKELANJUTAN

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a strategic role in Indonesia's economic growth, but business sustainability is a challenge, especially due to the low understanding of financial digitalisation. Utilisation of Digital Financial Services is important to facilitate financial inclusion and support the competitiveness of MSMEs in the era of technological revolution. This community service activity aims to improve digital-based financial literacy in Banguntani MSMEs so that they are able to implement digital finance in their business processes, towards sustainable business performance. The methods used are socialisation, interactive training with a hands-on approach or "Learning While Practising", and direct assistance. Impact measurement was conducted through the comparison of pre-test and post-test scores. The results showed an increase in digital financial literacy of 47.6%. This activity succeeded in transforming the skills of Banguntani MSMEs, equipping them with the ability to record accurate finances, adopt QRIS, and understand access to legal capital, which are prerequisites for optimal and sustainable business performance

PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH ANORGANIK UNTUK MEDIA ECOPRINT SEBAGAI UPAYA PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH BERBASIS KREATIVITAS DI SDN 2 BOBOS

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat melalui Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) di SD Negeri 2 Bobos bertujuan memberikan edukasi pengelolaan sampah sekaligus meningkatkan kreativitas siswa dengan memanfaatkan limbah anorganik sebagai media ecoprint berbentuk mozaik. Kontribusi kegiatan ini adalah menawarkan solusi kreatif dan ramah lingkungan dalam mengurangi penumpukan sampah plastik di sekolah melalui pembelajaran yang menyenangkan. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan partisipatif edukatif dengan melibatkan 77 siswa kelas III–VI dalam dua sesi, yaitu sosialisasi pemilahan sampah dan praktik pembuatan mozaik ecoprint dari plastik berwarna. Data diperoleh melalui observasi langsung dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan partisipasi siswa yang tinggi, keberanian bereksperimen dengan warna dan bentuk, serta peningkatan keterampilan motorik halus dan kesadaran pengelolaan sampah berbasis prinsip guna ulang (reuse). Kegiatan ini berhasil membuktikan bahwa limbah anorganik dapat diolah menjadi media pembelajaran kreatif yang aman, mudah diterapkan, dan efektif dalam menumbuhkan kepedulian lingkungan sejak dini, sehingga berpotensi direplikasi di sekolah lain

THE IMPACT OF WORK DISCIPLINE AND MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF JOB SATISFACTION

Employee productivity in the regional water distribution sector is often constrained by low work discipline and uneven motivation, while the mediating role of job satisfaction remains underexplored. This study examines the mediating effect of job satisfaction on the relationship between work discipline, motivation, and employee productivity at PDAM Tirta, Indonesia. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed, involving 182 employees selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire with high reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.887–0.918) and analyzed using path analysis, Sobel test, and bootstrapping. The results indicate that work discipline (β = 0.287) and motivation (β = 0.315) significantly affect productivity, while job satisfaction is the strongest predictor (β = 0.348). Job satisfaction also partially mediates the relationships between work discipline and productivity, and between motivation and productivity. These findings highlight the central role of job satisfaction in enhancing employee productivity

NILAI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER RELIGIUS PADA NOVEL SI ANAK PINTAR KARYA TERE LIYE DENGAN PENDEKATAN SOSIOLOGI SASTRA

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh pandangan bahwa karya sastra tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai hiburan, tetapi juga sebagai cermin sosial dan media pendidikan karakter. Novel Si Anak Pintar karya Tere Liye menghadirkan potret perjuangan hidup masyarakat kelas menengah ke bawah melalui tokoh dan alurnya, sekaligus menyingkap nilai-nilai sosial dan keagamaan yang relevan dengan kehidupan nyata. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan nilai pendidikan karakter religius yang terkandung dalam novel tersebut dengan menggunakan pendekatan sosiologi sastra.Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Data utama berupa kutipan teks yang menunjukkan wujud nilai religius dianalisis melalui prinsip sosiologi sastra, yang menekankan keterkaitan antara teks sastra dan realitas sosial. Analisis difokuskan pada unsur intrinsik novel seperti tokoh, alur, latar, serta dialog yang mengandung pesan karakter religius.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa novel Si Anak Pintar memuat beragam nilai religius, antara lain keimanan, ketaatan, keikhlasan, rasa syukur, penghormatan terhadap Al-Qur’an, serta kepedulian sosial. Nilai-nilai tersebut tidak hanya ditampilkan melalui sikap personal tokoh, tetapi juga merefleksikan kehidupan sosial masyarakat desa yang religius, sederhana, dan penuh kebersamaan.Simpulan penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa karya sastra, khususnya novel Si Anak Pintar, memiliki fungsi sosial dan edukatif yang signifikan. Nilai-nilai religius yang terkandung di dalamnya dapat dijadikan rujukan dalam pendidikan karakter, sekaligus memperlihatkan bagaimana sastra berperan sebagai media transformasi moral dan spiritual dalam kehidupan masyarakat