Judul: Digital Transformation Model and Strategy in Vocational Higher Education
Abstrak: Vocational education stands out for its practical orientation complemented by relevant theoretical knowledge, distinguishing it from academic education which places greater emphasis on theory. Achieving the right balance between practical application and theory is vital for success in vocational education. Notably, hands-on training takes precedence, making vocational education a unique educational pathway. Using SEM, SSM, and ISM, the study delves into digital transformation strategies categorized into four main elements: Demand & Discovery, Learning Design, Learner Experience, and Work & Lifelong Learning. Each element encompasses critical components, signifying a holistic approach to enhancing vocational education. Demand & Discovery focuses on product strategy, marketing, enrollment management, and student recruitment, crucial for understanding market dynamics and student enrollment processes. Learning Design, pivotal in education, covers curriculum design, digital content creation, and teaching strategies, emphasizing engaging and effective learning experiences. Learner Experience encompasses various facets of the academic journey, including learning environments, support services, and assessment methodologies, highlighting the importance of a nurturing ecosystem. Work & Lifelong Learning centers around work-integrated learning, industry engagement, and lifelong learning pursuits, underlining pathways for seamless integration into the workforce. The proposed approach for Indonesian polytechnics' digital transformation is multi-faceted. It starts with establishing a tech-ready infrastructure through thorough technology assessment, strategic budget allocation, private sector partnerships, and pursuit of grants. Skill Empowerment follows, involving tailored training programs aligned with digital tools and continuous assessment of skill relevance. Internal proficiency, a vital aspect, focuses on providing resources and spaces for continuous development, along with a cultural shift towards hands-on learning and real-world application. Industry integration is promoted to enhance experiential learning, emphasizing open communication and industry advisory boards. Global collaboration and policy advocacy further strengthen the transformation process. Partnerships with international institutions, specialized training programs, and online platforms for professional development broaden educational horizons. Addressing limitations in applied master's and doctoral education is vital. Centers of Excellence and hybrid learning models complete the transformational framework. The Integrated Skill Development Ecosystem (ISDE) emerges as the solution to modern vocational education demands, aligning education with industry needs. It integrates real-world experiences, advanced technologies, and tailored learning paths to produce job-ready graduates adaptable to evolving industries. ISDE fosters collaboration between institutions and industries, driving continuous improvement. Implementing ISDE necessitates adapting curriculum, teaching methods, and digital integration, ultimately benefiting industries and producing a skilled workforce, thereby enhancing competitiveness. ISDE holds significant benefits for industries. Graduates possess industry-specific skills, reducing training costs and accelerating productivity. They are adept in the latest technologies, enhancing adaptability. ISDE encourages innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration, fostering a dynamic workforce. Strong partnerships with educational institutions lead to collaborative projects and research. Employing ISDE graduates provides a competitive edge, addresses skill gaps, and contributes to long-term industry growth and economic development. In summary, ISDE enhances vocational education quality, relevance, and effectiveness, benefiting both students and the broader economy.
Keyword: Digital Transformation, Interpretative Structural Modeling, Soft System Methodology, Structural Equation Model, U Theory, Vocational Higher Education

Judul: STRATEGY FOR INCREASING THE ROLE OF VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MANAGEMENT IN CREATING EXCELLENT HUMAN RESOURCES
Abstrak: Kualitas sumber daya manusia sangat dipengaruhi oleh peningkatan kualitas pendidikan, khususnya pendidikan kejuruan. Pendidikan kejuruan merupakan integrasi antara teori dan praktik yang diberikan oleh entitas pendidikan seperti sekolah, kampus, lembaga pendidikan, dan industri. Paradigma pendidikan kejuruan abad 21 saat ini berorientasi pada bagaimana pendidikan kejuruan dapat diterima dan diakses oleh semua kalangan, dilaksanakan melalui pembelajaran sepanjang hayat, diterapkan dalam kehidupan, dan mampu menciptakan suasana belajar seperti di tempat kerja sehingga pendidikan kejuruan diharapkan mampu menghasilkan sumber daya manusia yang unggul dan berdaya saing tinggi. Namun berdasarkan data dan fakta di lapangan, pendidikan kejuruan di SMK belum terlaksana secara optimal. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya penelitian untuk menghasilkan strategi pengembangan peran sekolah menengah kejuruan untuk menghasilkan sumber daya manusia yang unggul. Penelitian ini menggunakan soft system methodology yang dikembangkan menjadi tujuh langkah untuk memperbaiki suatu masalah. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah enam akar masalah yang terjadi di SMK. Keenam akar tersebut di analisis dan digunakan sebagai rich picture dan model konseptual yang dibangun menggunakan analisis CATWOE.Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah perlu adanya integrasi peran antara pemerintah, perguruan tinggi, industri serta manajemen sekolah untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan yang terjadi di SMK. Model konseptual yang dibangun merupakan antithesis yang diharapkan menyelesaikan permasalah yang ada. Strategi yang dibangun perlu diimplementasikan untuk meningkatkan kualitas Pendidikan vokasi di sekolah menengah kejuruan., he quality of human resources is greatly influenced by improving the quality of education, especially vocational education. Vocational education is an integration between theory and practice provided by educational entities such as schools, campuses, educational institutions, and industry. The 21st- century vocational education paradigm is currently oriented towards how vocational education can be accepted and accessed by all people, implemented through lifelong learning, applied in life, and able to create a learning atmosphere like in the workplace. So vocational education is expected to be able to produce superior and highly competitive human resources. However, based on data and facts on the ground, vocational education in vocational high schools has not been implemented optimally. Therefore, there is a need for research to produce strategies for developing the role of vocational high schools to produce superior human resources. This study used a soft system methodology which was developed into seven steps to fix a problem. The conclusion from this study is that there is a need for integrated roles between government, universities, industry, and school management to solve problems that occur in VHS. The conceptual model built is an antithesis that is expected to solve existing problems. The strategy built needs to be implemented to improve the quality of vocational education in
Keyword: Quality Education, Superior Human Resources, Soft System Methodology, The Role of Vocational High Schools, XXI Century Paradigm

Judul: Leucocytozoonosis Pada Ayam Ras di Sumatera Utara
Abstrak: Di Propinsi Sumatra Utara penyakit leucocytozoonosis pada ayam ras yang disebabkan oleh Leucocytozoon caulleryi dilaporkan oleh Balai Penyidikan Penyakit Hewan wilayah I Medan untuk pertama kali pada bulan Oktober 1982. Penyakit ini mula-mula ditemukan pada ayam broiler berumur 2-3 bulan di Kampung Purwodadi, Kecamatan Medan Sunggal, Kabupaten Deli Serdang. Pada penyidikan terhadap penyakit leucocytozoonosis ini dibeberapa peternakan ayam ras di Kabupaten Deli Serdan Kotamadya Medan ternyata bahwa penyakit ini menimbulkan mortalitas sebesar 20% dan morbiditas 50-100%. Cara mendiagnose yang dipergunakan masih perlu ditingkatkan untuk memperoleh angka mortalitas dan morbiditas yang lebih cermat. Pemakaian gel precipitation test dianjurkan. Penyakit ini diketahui menyerang ayam ras yang dipelihara pada daerah persawahan, daerah yang penuh dengan semak belukar dan keadaan tanah yang lembab dan basah serta banyak air yang tergenang. Ayam yang terserang berumur 2-3 bulan. Diduga penyakit ini ditularkan melalui agas (Culicoides).
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