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Analysis of the Policy on Implementing Digital Population Identity in the Compulsory E-KTP Community in Surakarta City
Authors: Abrianto Diar Dwi , Fathurahman Heri
Published: January 2025

This research focuses on evaluating the policy implementation of Digital Population Identity in Surakarta City, particularly for citizens required to have an E-ID card (KTP-el). Through a series of population organization and regularization efforts, the primary objective of the study is to ensure the fulfillment of population rights and provide legal certainty regarding the legality of population documents. The research employs a qualitative method with a constructivist paradigm and a single instrumental case study approach, conducted at the Surakarta City Population and Civil Registration Office. The study gathers both primary and secondary data relevant to the topic. Descriptive analysis is employed to present an overview of the policy on the implementation of Digital Population Identity in Surakarta City, particularly for citizens obligated to have an E-ID card. The research findings conclude that the policy implemented by the Surakarta City Population and Civil Registration Office regarding the application of Digital Population Identity for citizens with mandatory E-ID cards can be considered successful, particularly in terms of coverage using the applied method. Therefore, this research not only provides a comprehensive overview of the policy but also demonstrates its effectiveness and significant benefits in terms of coverage. This evaluation can serve as a foundation for further improvements or as a reference for other regions planning to implement similar policies in managing digital population identities.
Digitalization Strategy for MSME Development: Innovation, Partnership and Sustainable Solutions for Local Economy in Malang Regency
Authors: Kamil Muhammad , Setyaningrum Aisyah Firanti , Astutik Juli
Published: January 2025

This study aims to discuss the government's strategy and collaboration in developing digital-based MSMEs to restore the regional economy. The fundamental problems of MSMEs in Malang Regency Government are declining sales (44%); capital (27%); distribution (12%); difficulty in raw materials (9%), and experiencing production problems (8%) decline in MSME sales turnover reaching (77.6%); asset decline reaching (42.7%) and workforce reduction reaching (46.1%). This study uses a qualitative research method with primary and secondary data collection. The data analysis uses Miles Huberman's theory to analyze data and draw conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the Malang government's strategy for restoring the community's economy is through a collaborative approach with the private sector and the community. The collaborative strategy is realized through digitalization with the "Pasti Bisa" application and virtual expo exhibitions to increase promotion and branding to increase business growth and improve the regional economy. Therefore, strategic partnerships and digital innovations encourage business growth and increase local revenue and stakeholder participation to improve transparency and accountability. Effective coordination between the government and private sector is often an obstacle to realizing a more robust and inclusive business ecosystem to enhance economic development.
PENGOLAHAN SAMPAH ORGANIK : ECO-ENZYM DI SMA AL-ITTIHAD RUMBAI PEKANBARU
Authors: Wardi Jeni , Wahyuni Sri , Putri Gusmarila Eka
Published: January 2025

Permasalahan pengolahan sampah organik dengan konsep eco-enzym dapat mewujudkan lingkungan sekitar kita menjadi lebih ramah. Disamping itu bisa menumbuhkan rasa cinta lingkungan bagi peserta pelatihan khususnya siswa siswi SMA.Tujuan dari pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah: pertama Mengenalkan program pelatihan pengolahan sampah organik dengan konsep eco-enzym; kedua melalui pengabdian dapat menghasilkan luaran berupa jurnal pengabdian nasional.  Manfaat kegiatan ini adalah: pertama melaksanakan edukasi pengolahan sampah organik dengan konsep Eco-enzym; kedua memberikan informasi kepada masyarakat ten-tang produksi pengolahan sampah organik dengan konsep Eco-enzym.
Berdasarkan  rincian  permasalahan  yang  dihadapi  mitra,  maka Kami Tim PKM FEB unilak menawarkan beberapa  solusi yaitu memberikan edukasi dan sharing ilmu tentang penanganan sampah sejak dini dan pengolahan sampah melalui penyampaian materi oleh TIM PKM FEB unilak. Merealisasikan gerakan zero waste melalui Pelatihan pengolahan sampah organik dengan produk eco-enzym.
 
 
 
Kata Kunci : Eco-enzym, Pengolahan, Sampah organik
PENENTUAN HARGA POKOK PRODUKSI KERUPUK JANGEK JALAN KARTINI DUMAI
Authors: Melliana Melliana , Simanullang Sanco , Azmi Azmi , Fitra Fitra , Mesra Trisna
Published: January 2025

Usaha kerupik jangek merupakan usaha masyarakat yang masih jarang di lakukan masyarakat kota Dumai. Usaha ini sering mengalami penurunan produktivitas karena mengalami keuntungan yang rendah bahkan tidak sama sekali mendapatkan keuntungan dan hanya sampai batas break even point aja. Jarangnya usaha ini berawal dari permasalahan dalam menentukan harga pokok yang kurang tepat sehingga menentukan harga jual terlalu rendah. Sesuai dengan permasalahan  yang dialami oleh  mitra Tim peneliti menawarkan solusi adalah dengan memberikan keterampilan melalui pelatihan cara menyusun harga pokok produksi dan menghitung harga pokok produksi secara sistematis dan tepat.   Tujuan yang diharapkan adalah terciptanya peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan dalam menyusun harga pokok produksi secara sistematis sehingga tepat dalam menentukan harga jual.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN BUSINESS PLAN DAN MENGEMBANGKAN KEMAMPUAN SERTA KETRAMPILAN DALAM BISNIS DI ERA DIGITAL DI SMA NEGERI 2 BAYANG KABUPATEN PESISIR SELATAN
Authors: Malik David , Suandi Edi , Yulihardi Yulihardi
Published: January 2025

This community service program aims to enhance business skills among students at SMA Negeri 2 Bayang, Pesisir Selatan Regency, through training in business plan development and the utilization of digital technology. In today’s digital era, understanding business planning and the ability to leverage digital platforms for promotion and business expansion have become increasingly essential, especially for the younger generation. The program comprises several stages, including theoretical sessions on business planning, practical workshops on business plan creation, and digital marketing training. Students are trained to develop a basic business plan covering market analysis, marketing strategy, and cost planning. Additionally, they are introduced to utilizing social media and other digital platforms for promotional purposes.The outcomes of this program indicate improved student comprehension of business planning and digital marketing skills. With this training, students are expected to apply these skills in navigating the business world in the future and to be more competitive in an increasingly digital business environment. The program also provides opportunities for students to develop innovative business ideas relevant to local market needs.
PENCATATAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN BERBASIS DIGITAL DALAM MENUNJANG PENINGKATAN PENGHASILAN BAGI UMKM PADA MASYARAKAT KABUPATEN PESISIR SELATAN
Authors: Reswita Yefri , Darman Darman , Syaiful Syaiful , Yoda Tilawatil Ciseta , Febriani Rina , Afrida Afrida
Published: January 2025

Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) merupakan usaha ekonomi produktif yang dijalankan oleh individu atau badan usaha yang berukuran kecil. Dimana bentuk usaha ini juga digunakan untuk menopang perekonomian keluarga. Ada beberapa masalah yang sering di hadapi oleh UMKM diantaranya Kurangnya pemahaman tentang pembuatan laporan keuangan. Pencatatan laporan keuangan umumnya sangat penting bagi pelaku usaha sebagai acuan dalam pengambilan keputusan dalam menjalankan usahanya. Laporan keungan berisi catatan pemasukan dan pengeluaran setiap usaha. Namun bagi pelaku UMKM seringkali mengalami kesulitan dalam mengelola laporan keuangan dan kurang mengetahui pentingnya pencatatan laporan keuangan bagi usaha mereka. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberi pengetahuan dan keterampilan dalam membuat laporan keuangan berbasis digital dengan memanfaatkan aplikasi BukuWarung bagi mitra UMKM di pasar beringharjo. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian masayarakat ini yaitu 1) survey 2) pelaksanaan kegiatan 3) hasil .Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini para pelaku UMKM dapat mencatat transaksi pemasukan dan pengeluaran, mencatat stok barang, mengetahui keuntungan dan kerugian pada tiap penjualan, serta mengetahui laporan keuangan secara otomatis.
 Keywords: UMKM, Buku Warung, laporan keuangan, Aplikasi Keuangan Digital
PENINGKATAN PEMAHAMAN MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PAJAK UMKM KECAMATAN BAYANG KABUPATEN PESISIR SELATAN DALAM MENHADAPI PERSAINGAN BISNIS
Authors: Syaiful Syaiful , Yulihardi Yulihardi , Afrida Afrida , Amrullah Amrullah
Published: January 2025

: Fostering tax awareness among the community is very important so that the community as taxpayers, both as corporate taxpayers and individual taxpayers for the next period will become taxpayers who are always aware of taxes. Understanding by the community, whether it is an individual or an entrepreneur owning a Business Entity will benefit the community and the country, because we fully realize that taxes are very important for the sustainability of the development of the Nation and State. Ge Sapa or Generation of Tax Understanding was formed as an alternative solution that aims to assist the Director General of Taxes in increasing tax awareness. Ge Sapa comes from the Javanese word dingge sopo which means for whom. Ge Sapa was formed with the hope of providing tax awareness that will later affect the level of Indonesian tax compliance. Through Ge Sapa, it will indirectly make taxpayers understand that the tax collection will return to the interests of the people themselves.
MSME Accounting Training and Assistance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to Improve Company Financial Performance in Kampar Regency
Authors: Humairoh Fitri , Yusralaini Yusralaini , Nurulita Suci , Aprina Diana , Gustiani Natasha Fahira
Published: January 2025

This community service activity aims to provide accounting training and assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kampar Regency, in order to improve their financial performance. The training, which was held on October 16, 2024, included basic accounting materials, recording transactions, and preparing financial statements in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards for Micro, Small and Medium Entities (SAK EMKM). The results of this activity showed that the majority of participants experienced an increased understanding of the importance of accounting and were able to prepare simple financial statements. Although there are challenges in applying the knowledge gained, this activity shows great potential to improve the financial performance of MSMEs in the area. With the knowledge gained, it is expected that MSME players can be more independent in managing their finances and contribute to the local economy.
THE EVOLUTION OF POLITICAL COMMUNICATION IN THE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ERA: A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF ONLINE POLITICAL DISCOURSE
Authors: Neacsu Razvan-Gabriel , Otovescu Adrian
Published: January 2025

The research will employ a content analysis methodology to examine a sample of 50 articles from various online sources, including news websites, political blogs, and social media posts. The articles will be selected based on their relevance to political communication and their potential impact on public opinion. The analysis will focus on identifying the dominant themes, rhetorical strategies, and persuasive techniques used in the selected articles. The study will develop a coding scheme to systematically categorize and analyze the content of the articles. The coding scheme will include variables such as the main topics addressed, the tone and sentiment of the language used, the use of evidence and arguments, and the inclusion of multimedia elements. The coding process will be conducted by trained coders to ensure reliability and consistency in the analysis. Through the content analysis, the study aims to uncover the characteristics and trends in online political discourse. It will examine how political actors frame their messages, engage with their audiences, and respond to political events and issues. The analysis will also explore the potential impact of online political communication on public opinion, political attitudes, and electoral behavior. Furthermore, the study will discuss the implications of the findings for the democratic process and the quality of political discourse in the digital era. It will consider the potential risks and challenges associated with online political communication, such as the spread of misinformation, the polarization of public opinion, and the erosion of trust in political institutions. The study will also explore the role of media literacy and critical thinking skills in helping citizens navigate the complex landscape of online political discourse.
ISLAM AND RADICALISM FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Authors: ION Gabriel Florinel
Published: January 2025

Radicalism and its association with Islam have become a global concern due to the threats it poses to international peace and security. To understand this association and its dynamics, it is important to examine both the factors leading to the rise of radicalism and how it is related to Islam. To counter the radicalism associated with Islam, a comprehensive approach is needed that addresses both the underlying causes of radicalization and distorted interpretations of the religion.
Examining the association between radicalism and Islam from a human rights perspective is essential to ensure that our responses to this problem are fair, effective and respect fundamental human rights principles. Government approaches to countering radicalism can often violate human rights.
To protect and promote the fundamental rights of all individuals, it is essential to approach this issue with sensitivity, balance and respect for human rights.
LEGAL MODALITIES FOR ENSURING THE BALANCE BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL AND PRIVATE LIFE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Cristina Mirica Stefania
Published: January 2025

The demands of the contemporary society revealed the necessity to create a legislative framework that would be able to provide concrete solutions to ensure the balance between professional and private life. To achieve this, it was emphasized at the European Union level that workers ought to gain from suitable policies that would motivate them to keep their jobs or go back to work after carrying out responsibilities imposed by their personal lives, such as being parents or family caregivers. The European Union�s legislation has made it clear that in order to achieve these aims, it is crucial to both create new worker rights and reinforce and unify the ones that already exist, such as paid parental leave and maternity leave. In the studies conducted so far has been revealed that appropriate measures will create the premises for achieving a high-level occupancy in the labor market and, at the same time, workers will be able to provide care for children and other family members. This article contains the analysis of the legal measures adopted by the European Union regarding the caregiver leave, motivated absence in case of family emergencies and the possibility of requesting flexible work programs. Romania, as a state member, enacted Law No. 283/2022 in order to adhere to these principles. This law changed the legal framework that governs employees and public offici
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION SYSTEM: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Kupcs Raimonds , Lenerts Arnis
Published: January 2025

The constant need to ensure the efficient use of resources, especially in the period of a challenging geopolitical situation, when the mobilization of resources in every sector of the national economy is of decisive importance, while not allowing the quality of educational services to decrease. The regulatory framework governing resource management within education system of Latvia is a multifaceted construct crucial for ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of resources. This paper provides an in-depth examination of the overall regulatory framework, emphasizing its intricate layers and mechanisms. However, it acknowledges a limitation concerning the scope of educational institutions under scrutiny. Thus, paper outlines classification of resources within educational institutions, encompassing various categories and, moreover, investigates the intricate relationship between the regulatory framework and different types of resources. It is an attempt to find and create a connection between the resources of educational institutions and the regulatory framework of the educational system for further research aimed at advancing the development of resource management model. As a result of the analysis, paper provides an insight how the regulatory policy affects the distribution and use of resources in educational institutions and where resource management strategy should focus, seeing the main directions in their optimization in order to improve the overall educational results and the efficiency of the institutions
STRENGTHENING THE PARTNERSHIP AND ADAPTING FRAUD PREVENTION TECHNIQUES
Authors: Tudor Florin
Published: January 2025

In the present paper we aim to analyze several key aspect regarding the protection of the children�s rights in the EU specially and all over the world, in general. We will refer to the 1980 Hague Convention which applies in all EU member states in regard to the children under the age of 16 who are displaced from their habitual residence in another state or are detained in this second state unlawfully. The provisions of the Hague Convention apply if the child was illegally moved to or from a country which is a party to this Convention and if the minor was under sixteen years of age at the time of his removal or detention. Children are one of the most vulnerable category of people and the states should be very careful in regard to their protection. That is why there is a need to raise awareness and improve the knowledge and analysis of the legal standards that ensure the actual protection and promotion of these rights. We will also refer to the EU regulations: the Treaty on European Union (TEU) which establishes the Union�s obligation to promote the protection of children�s rights, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (EU), EU regulations and directives and the jurisprudence of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Within the Council of Europe, many conventions focus on specific aspects of the protection of children�s rights, from their rights and safety in cyberspace to adoption. Results and implications: These conventions complement the protection granted to children under the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Social Charter, including under the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and the decisions of the European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR).
INNOVATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN COUNTRIES EUROPEAN UNION
Authors: Machnik-Slomka Joanna , Pawlowska Elzbieta , Stawiarska Ewa
Published: January 2025

Innovation and human development are key determinants of social and economic progress. The purpose of the article focused on identifying the relationship between innovation and human development in European Union (EU) countries. In order to achieve the goal, qualitative methods were used by analyzing statistical data, source documents on the European Innovation Scoreboard published annually and the Human Development Index (HDI). A theoretical-cognitive analysis was also conducted. The results of the comparative analysis show that innovation and human development are strongly linked in European Union member states. Countries that have a high level of innovation also achieve a high level of human development. In contrast, countries with a lower level of innovation tend to also have a lower rate of human development. The analysis thus highlighted differences among European Union countries, indicating that countries that invest in innovation perform better in terms of human development, driving not only economic and technological progress but also improving the quality of human life, which is key to sustainable development. Innovation is an important factor in supporting social development in EU countries affecting, among other things, improvements in the quality of health and education care and their increased access, the creation of new jobs. Policy making around the world in pursuit of responsible and sustainable development should therefore take into account not only aspects of economic, innovative development, but also human development.
PERSPECTIVES ON THE EXERCISE OF CIVIL LEGAL CAPACITY BY THE ADULT SUBJECT TO A PROTECTIVE MEASURE IN ROMANIA
Authors: Manciu Geanina
Published: January 2025

The scientific approach aims at analyzing the legislation in Romania regarding the recognition of the exercise of civil legal capacity under the conditions of equal opportunities in favor of vulnerable adults against whom a special protection measure has been taken. As a first step, we will give arguments for the need of protecting the civil legal ability of an adult natural person with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, even if protective measures have been implemented. In addition, the concept of legal capacity will be explained in the light of EU rules. The study will investigate how far our country has complied with international human rights requirements, as well as whether adequate state-level measures have been taken to ensure that the beneficiaries of the protection measures have the best possible protection of their fundamental rights and freedoms. At the same time, we will assess relevant national and international court practice in the context of vulnerable Romanian adults.
A TWOFOLD REPRESENTATION OF ISOLATION IN THE WORKS OF IT DESIGN STUDENTS
Authors: Peternel Lana , Golubic Lija Tepes , Podjed Dan , Grsic Jana Ziljak
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we analyse graphic and multimedia works that the IT design students of the Zagreb University of Applied Sciences (TVZ) created during the semester as part of a communication strategy aimed at the general public. The students used tools and knowledge in graphic design and, taking into account all the settings for creating a quality design solution, presented their visual solutions under the mentorship of their professors. These works were exhibited during June and July 2024 at the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum in Zagreb in the �Isolation - Creative Studying� exhibition. The task is part of the Croatian Science Foundation and the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency project �Isolated people and communities in Slovenia and Croatia (ISOLATION)�. The presented works depict isolation in two ways. On the one hand, isolation is interpreted as social disconnection and personal melancholy; on the other hand, it is experienced as a motivating and creative challenge. Revitalising isolation emphasises values crucial to the contemporary understanding of a successful and fulfilling life. The communication segment of the student work is achieved through the aesthetic values of their interpretations.
Educational Dualism in Malaysia
Authors: Langgulung Hasan
Published: January 2025

Since World War II, Malaysia has undergone numerous reviews and changesin its educational policy at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. Reportsby Barnes, Fenn-Wu, Razak, Rahman Talib, and the Malaysian cabinet as wellas the formulation of a national educational philosophy have inspiredMalaysians and non-Malaysians to conduct research and thus produce severaltheses. Some are concerned with educational reform and ethnic responses, otherswith national development; some are concerned with national identity andnational integration, others with a national educational policy and teacher education;and still others are concerned with the New Economic Policy (NEP) andequality of educational opportunity.The book under review is one of a series of studies in the form of a doctoraldissertation on education. It seeks to investigate the problems of educationaldualism in Malaysia, particularly as it affects the Muslim. Its aim is to arrive ata viable solution through a genuine synthesis of the two systems so that Muslimsovercome their educational dilemma without alienating the non-Muslims.In the first chapter, it is stated that this study hopes to contribute to the resolutionof long-standing educational and social problems in Malaysia. It alsohopes to demonstrate lhe compatibility of faith and reason.Chapters 2, 3, and 4 trace the history of lhe educational systems in Malaysia,i.e., the traditional or Islamic educational system and the colonial education inthe nineteenth century in the Straits Settlement followed by the establishment ofvernacular education in the Malay states following the Pangkor Treaty of 1874.The period from the early twentieth century up to the World War II has witnessedthe increase of English and Malay vernacular schools, both in StraitSeUlements and Federated States.The year 1956 marked a milestone in the evolution of a national system ofeducation. That year an education committee was set up. It was led by DatoAbdul Razak bin Hussein, who recommended the introduction of common contentsyllabus and the compulsory study of national and English languages in allprimary and secondary schools in order to orient pupils with a Malayan outlook,to inculcate national consciousness, and to foster mutual understanding amongcitizen of vari ous races and religions.Chapter 4 describes the creation of the Rahman Talib report and the impact ofthe NEP on the decline of enrollment in religious schools to lhe transformation ...
Islam and Civil Society
Authors: Kalin Ibrahim
Published: January 2025

Book Reviewed: Sohail H. Hashmi, ed. Islamic Political Ethics: CivilSociety, Pluralism, and Conflict. Foreword by Jack Miles. Princeton andOxford: Princeton University Press, 2002. 227 pages.This edited volume is a welcome addition to the growing literature ofIslamic political ethics. These collected essays address some of the mostdifficult and urgent issues facing the Islamic world today. Political rule, pluralism,civil society, nation-states, constitutionalism, and the religio-ethicalfoundations oflslamic politics are just a few of the issues that the contributorsanalyze in their respective chapters.The essays' overall tone is affirmative, for the apparent tensionbetween Islamic politics and the universally accepted values of democracyand civil society is reducible to historical and political factors ratherthan to an innate incompatibility between the two. While there is somewisdom in emphasizing this, it considerably weakens the articles' criticalnature.Given the political situation of present-day Muslim countries, it may beconsidered a luxury to question the virtues of parliamentary democracy,openness, and civil society. Nevertheless, a selective reading of both theIslamic tradition and the modern notions of open society is not sufficient for reconstructing an Islamic political ethics that will be legitimate in the eyes of most Muslims as well as responding to the pressing issues of mod­ern politics and international relations. The book under review is a solid step in this direction, but falls short of going beyond the "paradigm of com­patibility." With the exception of Hasan Hanafi's essay, others seem to assume a fixed and standard definition of democracy, civil society, and plu­ralism without giving any indepth analyses of these concepts ...
The Clash of Ignorances
Authors: Esposito John L.
Published: January 2025

The responses of my colleagues provide a good representation of the extraordinarilydiverse views of Islam, Muslims, and Muslim politics that existtoday.Like it or not, we are stuck with the phrase moderate Muslim. Yet, as Iread our comments, I keep thinking that for too many, non-Muslims andMuslims alike, moderate means someone “like us.” Thus, moderate isequated with progressive or liberal Muslims but excludes conservatives ortraditionalists. Ariel Cohen, in his identification of several moderateMuslims, mentions Amina Wadud’s leading of a mixed-gender Fridayprayer. This underscores the problem with moderate, especially when theconcept is juxtaposed with extremist. If a woman leading an official prayerservice were a criterion for moderate, then many Christian and Jewishgroups, denominations, and their leaders (e.g., the recently deceased PopeJohn Paul II) would fail the test and not be moderates. But they certainlywould not be extremists either. Should we, then, add such other litmus testsas position on birth control, abortion, and gay rights?If we go down this road, I wonder how Jews and Christians would reactto Muslim countries or Muslim experts and political commentators whoattempted to set the definition of a moderate Jew or a moderate Catholic,with the implication that all others were extremists. If, as some non-Muslims have done with regard to Islam, Muslims established institutesand think tanks to define, monitor, or implement their notions of moderateJew or moderate Christian, how long would it be before they would beaccused of being anti-Semitic or anti-Catholic? Would we define a moderateJew vs. an extremist Jew as one who rejects scriptural justification forclaims to Israel, rejects the logic and creation of settlements by religiouslymotivated Jews, possesses an enlightened understanding of the origins ofJudaism and of the Hebrew scriptures; rejects all those biblical passages inwhich God commands acts of violence and warfare; and eschews any mixingof their faith with politics in Israel, with the support of fundamentalistor religious nationalist groups, schools, or settlements?
Though Muslims Exist Today, Islam Does Not
Authors: Jan Abid Ullah
Published: January 2025

Comparing the responses of Ariel Cohen to those of John Esposito andGraham Fuller makes it crystal clear that promoting the concept of moderateMuslims accords with our previously described struggle between the twoAmericas: extremism versus ideals. This situation is compounded by theself-contradiction and total confusion of the moderates, who, in their desireto cope with the increasingly unreasonable rather than purely un-Islamicstandards, wish to appease the extremists in power and attempt to present anIslam that is acceptable to both Muslims and non-Muslims alike.Instead of elaborating on the supposed “radical ideologies” spread bythe “Islamists,” the extremists (Cohen) jump to suggesting that they“should not enjoy the constitutional protections of freedom of religion orfree speech.” Still others suggest “in the long term ... the legal activities ofIslamists pose as much or even a greater set of challenges than the illegalones.”1 This is an invitation to open fascism. When a people are not consideredfit even for legal activities, their place in society becomes limited toeither the concentration camp or the gas chamber.The basis of the extremists’ pre-conditions for being a moderateMuslim is the false assertion that Islam is, in the first place, not moderate.Yet an examination of the criteria being referred to by these non-Muslimparagons shows that many points do not contradict Islam, which ensuresthat Muslims are moderate by default. This is aptly shown by their generalrejection of terror attacks on fellow Muslims of whichever school ofthought as well as non-Muslims, whether Christian, Jew, or Hindu. Thus,there is little reason to append moderate to the title Muslim.However, as to the rest of the preconditions employed, these are goodenough to take the Muslim out of the bounds of Islam. To them, for example,moderate Muslims should:1. Not “view the greater Jihad as a pillar of faith, or as a predominantdimension thereof.”22. Accept that “the Koran and the Hadith were written for a time andplace very different from today” and to question the “origins ofIslam.”3 ...
Islamic Reform Relating to Conflict and Peace
Authors: Qamar-ul Huda
Published: January 2025

During 21-23 August 2006, sixteen Muslim scholars attended a three-dayUnited States Institute of Peace (USIP) conference to discuss approachesto understanding conflict and peace in the Muslim world. Qamar-ul Huda(senior program officer, Religion and Peacemaking program) organized theconference, entitled “Islamic Reform Relating to Conflict and Peace.” Participantsexplored how scholars of Islamic studies can critically participate inIslamic peacebuilding and conflict resolution through an interdisciplinaryanalysis.The group discussed the challenges of peacebuilding in respect toasymmetric power, military institutions, non-democratic states, co-optedclergy, independent religious movements, authoritarian regimes, educationalsystems, media, the imbalance between classes, ethnic divides, postcolonialism,sectarianism, and other issues. Participants focused on how toadvance nonviolent strategies for conflict mediation and peacebuildingwithin an Islamic cultural context.Asma Afsaruddin’s presentation on jihad, peace, martyrdom, patience,and the original Qur’anic context of these terms demonstrated the diversityof legal opinions in the Islamic tradition. According to her, not only did thesedifferent interpretations of violence, peace, and conflict resolution flourish,but there was also a culture of tolerating and fostering this pluralism. Onlyin the mid-tenth century did interpretations of peace, conflict, and just-wartheories become driven by political expediency. With the emergence of competingdynasties and the rise of military expeditions, concepts of peace andconflict resolution became intertwined with the regime elites’ aspirations.The terms of the debate were appropriated by a political and military classthat refused to countenance any challenge.Participants discussed the multiplicity of these interpretations and howviolence is (and is not) legitimized. Mohammed Abu-Nimer discussed thetheoretical and practical obstacles involved in changing views on conflict ...
Editorial Note
Authors: Anjum Ovamir
Published: January 2025

This issue of the American Journal of Islam and Society comprises four main research articles, each shedding light on the diverse ways in which the Islamic legal and theological tradition has shaped and intersected with premodern and modern societies. To start closer to home: Sam Houston’s contribution entitled “The “Metaphysical Monster” and Muslim Theology: William James, Sherman Jackson, and the Problem of Black Suffering” places American Muslim scholar Sherman A. Jackson’s important monograph Islam and the Problem of Black Suffering in conversation with the work of American pragmatist philosopher William James and suggests that Jackson’s account parallels James’s account of religion in that it speaks of the “practical effectiveness” of the “web of beliefs” constituting Islamic doctrines of God. 
Our next article explores the practical engagement of the official ulama as spokespersons of the Islamic legal and theological traditionin a different field: post-2011 Egypt. In his article entitled, “Ideals and Interests in Intellectuals’ Political Deliberations: The Arab Spring and the Divergent Paths of Egypt’s Shaykh al-Azhar Ahmad al-Tayyib and Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa,” Muhammad Amasha calls into question the commonplace generalizations about the ulama as being either pro-revolution or pro-regime by examining the politics of two prominent members of the pro-establishment ulama class.
Syamsuddin Arif in his “Rethinking the Concept of Fiṭra: Natural Disposition, Reason and Conscience,” turns our attention to an understudied dimension of Islamic psychology: the role of innate human nature, or fiṭra, in the motivation behind human action. Drawing on recent Western as well as Islamicate scholarship, it attends to the biological, epistemological, and ethical dimensions of this Qur’anic concept, suggesting that it be treated not only as the natural tendency for humans to act or think in a particular way, but specifically as the religious, ethical, and rational instinct.
Finally, Fateh Saeidi’s “The Early Sufi Tradition in Hamadān, Nahāwand, and Abhar: Stories of Devotion, Mystical Experiences, andSufi Texts” explores the history of the development of early Sufism in Hamadān, Nahāwand, and Abhar through an analysis of three significant but understudied early Sufi texts: Karāmāt Sheikh abī ʻalī al-Qūmsānī by Ibn Zīrak al-Nahāwandī (d. 471/1078), Ādāb al-fuqarāʼ by Bābā Jaʻfar al-Abharī (d. 428/1036), and Rawḍat al-murīdīn by Ibn Yazdānyār
Odontogenic Necrotizing Fasciitis in the Neck and Thoracic Region: A Case Report
Authors: Tangkilisan Adrian , Sukanto Wega , Tamburian Christa , Satriadi Wayan
Published: January 2025

Abstract: Mediastinitis and necrotizing fasciitis are the most threatening complications of odontogenic infection that are not appropriately treated. We reported a 32-year-old woman with odontogenic necrotizing fasciitis in the neck and thoracic region due to second and third lower molar infection that started and progressed in ten weeks. This disease course was initiated by a small abscess in the submandibular region that spread to the neck and right chest. This condition did not progress into mediastinitis which had a poorer prognosis. Early rupture of the abscess may prevent the extent of the infection into the mediastinum. The patient’s condition improved after consuming antibiotic, analgesic, and debridement performed on her. The case management was consistent with the literature. The patient only came for first follow-up and then loss-to-follow-up. Therefore, skin flap surgery cannot be conducted.
Keywords: necrotizing fasciitis; odontogenic source; neck; thoracic region
Hubungan Kepatuhan Penggunaan Obat Antihipertensi dengan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Hipertensi
Authors: Wagiu Ariel E. , Wiyono Weny I. , Mpila Deby A.
Published: January 2025

Abstract: Hypertension is a condition where systolic and diastolic blood pressure exceeds values of 140 mmHg and 90 mmHg, respectively. Patient compliance related to the use of antihypertensive drugs is a major factor in improving the quality of life of hypertensive patients. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the level of compliance in consumption of antihypertensive drugs and the quality of life of hypertensive patients at Puskesmas Kawangkoan (public health center). This was an observational and analytical study with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 80 patients as samples were obtained using purposive sampling technique. Data on the level of compliance with drug use were obtained from the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) questionnaire and the Short-Form 36 (SF 36) questionnaire to measure quality of life in hypertensive patients. The results obtained 80 patients as samples. Data were statistically analyzed using the Spearman-rho test which showed a significant relationship between the level of compliance in drug consumption and the quality of life of hypertensive patients at Puskesmas Kawangkoan (p=0.000<0.05). In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between the level of compliance in antihypertensive drug consumption and the quality of life of hypertensive patients at Puskesmas Kawangkoan.
Keywords: hypertension; medication adherence; quality of life.
 
Abstrak: Hipertensi adalah keadaan dimana tekanan darah sistolik dan diastolik melebihi nilai  140 mmHg dan 90 mmHg. Kepatuhan pasien dalam penggunaan obat antihipertensi merupakan faktor utama dalam peningkatan kualitas hidup pasien. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat kepatuhan penggunaan obat antihipertensi dengan kualitas hidup pasien hipertensi di Puskesmas Kawangkoan. Jenis penelitian ialah analitik observasional dengan desain potong lintang. Sampel penelitian diperoleh dengan teknik purposive sampling. Data tingkat kepatuhan penggunaan obat diperoleh dari kuesioner Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) dan kuesioner Short-Form 36 (SF 36) untuk mengukur kualitas hidup pada pasien hipertensi. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan sebanyak 80 pasien sebagai sampel. Hasil uji Spearman-rho menunjukkan adanya hubungan bermakna antara tingkat kepatuhan penggunaan obat dengan kualitas hidup pasien hipertensi (p=0,000<0,05). Simpulan penelitian ini ialah terdapat hubungan bermakna antara tingkat kepatuhan penggunaan obat antihipertensi dengan kualitas hidup pasien hipertensi di Puskesmas Kawangkoan.
Kata kunci: hipertensi; kepatuhan penggunaan obat; kualitas hidup
PKM Pelatihan Mengidentifikasi dan Menangani Berita Hoax pada Kelompok Ibu-Ibu PKK di Kecamatan Mapanget Kota Manado
Authors: Pasoreh Yuriewaty , Onsu Reiner Richard , Paat Cornelius
Published: January 2025

Penyebaran berita hoax menjadi salah satu permasalahan serius saat ini. Berita hoax menggunakan media sosial dalam konteks negatif yang sengaja disebarluaskan sehingga membuat masyarakat merasa tidak aman, kebingungan sehingga dapat menyebabkan salah langkah bahkan ikut menyebarluaskan berita yang tidak benar sehingga mempengaruhi opini publik. Penyebaran informasi tidak benar atau hoax sering dimaksudkan untuk melakukan black campaign dan negative compaign, dengan menggunakan sindiran, ujaran kebencian, dan rumor sehingga menimbulkan persepsi buruk terhadap sesesorang atau sekelompok orang. Hasil Survei The Asian Parent menunjukkan, bahwa pengguna media sosial perempuan sebanyak 44%, dan 61% diantaranya adalah ibu-ibu. Karena itu ibu-ibu sangat rentan menerima berita hoax melalui media sosial. Karena itu sangat perlu untuk melakukan pelatihan pada Ibu-Ibu agar mampu mengidentifikasi dan membedakan mana berita hoax dan berita fakta, serta Ibu-Ibu juga menyadari potensi dampak negatif yang dapat ditimbulkan oleh berita hoax. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan adalah Wawancara, Ceramah, Tanya Jawab, Pelatihan, Praktek dan Pendampingan Ketrampilan Mengidentifikasi dan Menangani berita hoax pada Ibu-Ibu PKK di Kecamatan Mapanget Kota Manado. Melalui Pelatihan Mengidentifikasi dan Menangani berita hoax pada Ibu-Ibu PKK di Kecamatan Mapanget Kota Manado, maka terjadi peningkatan ketrampilan penggunaan dan pemanfaatan kemajuan tehnologi yaitu media sosial, dan meningkatkan ketrampilan ibu-ibu sebagai sumberdaya manusia yang berkualitas.
Penyuluhan Cara Pemupukan Berimbang pada Tanah Sawah di Desa Winebetan Kecamatan Langowan Selatan
Authors: Rondonuwu Jenny , Kumolontang Wiesje J N , Kamagi Yanny , Kawulusan Rafli , Sinolungan Meldi
Published: January 2025

Wilayah Desa Winebetan  Kecamatan Langowan Selatan umumnya memiliki lahan sawah yang cukup luas. Luas lahan yang cukup besar ini perlu didukung dengan ketersediaan hara cukup bagi pertumbuhan tanaman padi sepanjang tahun. Kondisi lapangan sering terkendala sumber hara berupa pupuk kurang tersedia untuk kebutuhan tanaman padi sehingga lahan sawah yang ada ditanami padi produksinya berkurang. Pemupukan sangat dibutuhkan diperlukan dalam proses pertumbuhan tanaman padi sawah. Ketersediaan pupuk untuk pertumbuhan tanaman padi seringkali tidak tersedia cukup pada saat tanaman padi membutuhkannya. Untuk itu melalui transfer teknologi kepada petani sawah melalui penyuluhan tentang bagaimana mengelola pupuk dengan pemupukan berimbang yang sesuai bagi pertumbuhan tanaman padi sangat diperlukan sebagai tambahan pengetahuan bagi petani sawah dalam rangka pengelolaan lahan sawahnya. Target yang ingin dicapai dari program ini adalah: Meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kemampuan petani/mitra di desa Winebetan kecamatan Langowan Selatan tentang pemupukan berimbang pada tanaman padi. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan PKM dilakukan melalui langkah-langkah sebagai berikut: 1). Proses identifikasi masalah lahan sawah Mitra; 2). Kajian kondisi tanah di lahan sawah; 3). Penetapan bentuk teknologi tepat guna; dan 4). Memberikan penyuluhan cara teknologi pengelolaan pupuk berimbang. Dalam pelaksanaan penyuluhan, Tim mentranser ilmu kepada mitra dengan jalan penyuluhan tentang pemupukan berimbang di tanah sawah. Sedangkan Mitra akan membantu dan berperan aktif dalam pelaksanaan penyuluhan.
PKM Penyuluhan Pemanfaatan Ekoenzim Berbahan Dasar Kulit Buah-buahan Untuk Peningkatan Produksi Buah Melon di Desa Kauditan I
Authors: Pioh Diane Deibij , Turang Defly Ansye Shilfana
Published: January 2025

Desa Kauditan 1 merupakan salah satu desa yang berada di kecamatan Kauditan, Kabupaten Minahasa Utara, Sulawesi Utara. Memiliki luas Tanah Perkebunan Rakyat 827 ha, luas Tanah ladang 227 ha, luas tanah Persawahan 50 ha. Komoditi yang dikembangkan saat ini adalah tanaman padi, jagung, semangka, mentimun, tomat dan cabai. Sebagai Desa Wisata 1, saat ini mulai dikembangkan tanaman buah melon. Permasalahan yang dijumpai adalah bagaimana meningkatkan produksi tanaman buah melon lewat kajian media tanam, serta bentuk teknologi apa yang sudah diterapkan. Tim PKM hadir memeperkenalkan Inovasi Teknologi Ekoenzim sebagai salah satu solusi input nutrisi atau hara tanaman untuk menunjang pertumbuhan tanaman melon. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan PKM yaitu metode penyuluhan dengan tahapan: 1). Proses identifikasi masalah tanah yang ditanami Melon; 2).  Kondisi eksisting penggunaan pupuk dan pemupukkan ; dan 3). Penyuluhan  teknologi ekoenzim berbahan dasar kulit buah-buahan, 4) Demonstrasi pembuatan ekoenzin dan Diskusi, sedangkan Mitra Sanggar Tani Muda  membantu dan berperan aktif dalam pelaksanaan penyuluhan. Target yang ingin dicapai dari program ini adalah meningkatkan sumber daya petani berupa  pengetahuan dan kemampuan Sanggar tani Muda  di desa Kauditan 1 dalam mengadobsi inovasi teknologi ekoenzim berbahan kulit buah-buahan lebih khusus lewat Sanggar Tani Muda binaan BEM Fakultas Pertanian Unsrat Manado
Analysis Into the Evolution of Impact Investing and Crowdfunding in The Fintech Landscape in Kenya: A Critical Analysis
Authors: Mwaura Joan , Jagongo Ambrose
Published: January 2025

Impact-driven crowdfunding is still a new and evolving field. In fact, the crowdfunding market of developing economies in Africa currently account for less than one percent of global investments. Research is essential to untangling the interaction and developing an understanding of how these innovative funding mechanisms complement each other.  This paper conducted a systematic review of literature on the evolution of both impact investing and crowdfunding within the Fintech space in Kenya. Various studies were reviewed within the thematical areas and insights drawn that can be critical to the expansion of this nascent investment vehicles in the Kenyan market. The study concludes that impact investing faces a significant number of challenges that can be addressed through concerted efforts to educate the public and increase their acceptance of innovative financing mechanisms. The study further concludes that favorable regulatory policies such as regulatory sandboxes would be important steps to guide the development of alternative financing platforms in the fintech sector. These platforms are instrumental to the realization of sustainable development goals according to the literature review and as such have to be given more relaxed policies to entice interested players.