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The Unlikely Young Cosmopolitans of Cairo
Authors: Elsayed Heba
Published: September 2024

Cairo, a divided city home to many numerous worlds within, is part of the global condition which characterizes cities of the developing South. While a new network of 'global spaces' (Oncu & Weyland, 1997: 1) occupied by five-star hotels, multinational companies and world-class shopping malls has invaded its metropolitan life, beyond the sleek facade of Cairo's urban skylines, an altogether different story subsists. Although its modern 'global spaces' have become zones of "first world" sophistication and global belonging for some, for the vast majority, they are unattainable zones of exclusion and segregation which bar them from taking part in these acts of belonging. Thus, Cairo looked at from ‘below’ reveals a gloomier yet increasingly more dynamic and unpredictable narrative of struggle: a daily struggle for space, identity and recognition. Such juxtapositions and inconsistencies, characteristic of contemporary cosmopolitan cities, have become a backdrop against which fresh possibilities for new and unusual forms of imagination and belonging are constantly being created and re-created. By understanding cosmopolitanism not as westernization, but as a form of internal heterogeneity, where through personal strategies and performance we incorporate the global into our own local repertoires, this paper is arguing that it is lower middle class Egyptian youth who are more deserving of the cosmopolitan label owing to their ability to undergo a careful and inclusive negotiation between alternative cultural repertoires. It is important to note that in the Egyptian context, the lower middle class have many characteristics that the west would associate with the working class.
Defining the Boundaries of Acceptable Speech in Syria
Authors: Caldwell Leah
Published: September 2024

It is unlikely that observers of the Arabic-language media were shocked by the arrest of Syrian religious figure Sheikh Abdul Rahman Kuki at the hands of the Syrian security apparatus on October 22, 2009. Yet upon analysis, Kuki’s case provides unique insight into the contours of acceptable discourse in Bashar al-Assad's Syria, even when the statements occur outside of its borders. Sheikh Kuki had recently appeared on the Al Jazeera program al-Ittijah al-Muakis (The Opposite Direction), where he had a vitriolic exchange with his Egyptian debate partner on a highly contentious issue: the proposed banning of the niqab by the late Sheikh of al-Azhar. Mohamed Tantawi. Human rights groups and Al Jazeera have asserted that the content of this debate led to the Syrian government’s arraigning of Kuki in a Damascus criminal court on the following charges: undermining the authority of the state; insulting the president of the republic; and inciting sectarianism. At this public arraignment in January 2010, Kuki said, “God forbid that I insulted the president or Syria, or that I undermined the authority of the state.” The judge presiding over the court postponed the hearing until late February when he delivered his final verdict of a one-year prison sentence. Then, just a week later, Kuki received a midnight pardon from President Bashar al-Assad. No reason was given for the pardon.
Privileging the Private: Media and Development in Syria
Authors: Caldwell Leah
Published: September 2024

In 2001 Syria opened its media outlets to private ownership for the first time in over forty years. More than a year after coming to power, President Bashar al-Asad issued Decree 50, which overturned a 1963 revolutionary decree outlawing privately owned publications. While Decree 50 is often rosily credited with reforming the Syrian mediascape, it actually instituted more restrictions on publishers and journalists than ever before. This includes forcing journalists to reveal their sources, as well as imposing fines and jail terms for journalists or publishers who disobey the guidelines or publish without a license. As details of Decree 50 make clear, opening the door for the privately owned press in Syria did not ensure a press free of restrictions. Officials from the public media sector lauded the establishment of the private media as yet another “modernizing” reform enacted by Bashar that would “serve the nation.” Western news reports have focused on the historical momentousness of the emergence of the private press in Syria, remarking that even though the press may not be “independent” by Western standards, it could mark the beginning of a new era of press freedom. Almost a decade later, the same English-language outlets have rejected elements of Syria’s media privatization as a fraud, reporting that the country’s private outlets are owned by wealthy businessmen close to the regime, and while some outlets may be breaking social “taboos”, their inability (or unwillingness) to criticize the regime strips them of credibility in the eyes of Western journalists.
Hip Hop & Diaspora: Connecting the Arab Spring
Authors: Dotson-Renta Lara
Published: September 2024

Since the self-immolation of Tunisian Mohamed Bouazizi in December 2010 unleashed the pro-democracy movements now popularly known as the “Arab Spring”, the clamor for change and opportunity has continued to sweep through the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. Citizen journalism has allowed for a near-constant stream of images of bloody uprisings from Libya to Syria, as people throughout the Arab world seek to redefine their relationships to the state apparatus and their rights as citizens. From the outset, these movements have been accompanied by a very strong musical component, from troubadours in Cairo’s Tahrir square to the adhans uniting in both faith and protest. Yet it has been hip-hop that has become the most iconic and widespread soundtrack of the Arab Spring and, interestingly, it is having the double effect of helping to mobilize activists in the countries directly impacted by the pro-democracy movements while also solidifying links between Arab diasporic communities in the West with those still residing in the ‘homeland.’
Conflicting Information Strategies in the 2006 Lebanese War
Authors: Fontana Lorenza
Published: September 2024

Wars have changed in recent times in many ways, not least because of the role played in warfare by the media and communication technologies. The ‘art of war’ has inevitably felt the consequences of the information revolution that has left traces in all spheres of social life and in every part of the world. Various phrases have been invented to describe the result of this change, such as Fourth Generation War, Information Warfare, and the Sixth Military Revolution2. There is no complete agreement on the most accurate definitions3 and categories are often controversial, especially within the domain of social sciences. Nevertheless, many scholars and practitioners, both in the political and military fields, have highlighted such changes in war history. An exemplary quotation comes from Colonel P.J. Crowley, speaking in the U.N .Security Council on June 10, 2000: “I don’t think you can fight a war today without taking into account the media focus. So you have to plan a media strategy, just as you have to plan your operational strategy for any campaign”4. There is general agreement that conflicts and international interventions - peacekeeping, peace enforcement or humanitarian - have their own media dimension, and that all the actors have to integrate information and communication elements into their strategic plans. The interaction between the information and military aspects brings into play some key words: information warfare, information strategy, cyberwar and netwar. The first refers to a new type of war in which the use of information equipment – computers, satellites, communication networks, databases – with a military aim has a crucial importance (Arquilla and Ronfeldt, 1997); the second one indicates the strategic approach to this new aspect of the conflict, and that includes attentive planning, not only for the direct use of communication technologies by the army and the various military forces, but also for a strategic use of the media that takes into consideration the new characteristics of the global system (Fachot, 2000). The cyberwar and netwar are two models of conflict included in the spectrum of the information-age wars. The first one ‘stands for the information era as the blitzkrieg for the industrial era’, while the second one is characterized by an information-oriented approach to social conflict (Arquilla and Ronfeldt, 1997).
Environmental Journalism in the UAE
Authors: Reinisch Lisa
Published: September 2024

This paper explores the evolving field of environmental journalism in the UAE’s English-language press as well as the national and international context that underpins it. The development of a more independent press and more eco-friendly policies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a top-down process which is both driven and contained by the ruling families of this absolute monarchy. Environmental journalism forms part of these prestige projects and occupies a privileged, though confined space, something of a golden cage, within the country’s young media landscape. First, a note on terminology. “Environmental journalism” in this paper encompasses the broad spectrum of environment-related news coverage related to sustainability, climate change, conservation and protection. By “Arab countries”, this paper refers to the Arab states of the Arabian peninsula. “Western countries” are those of North America and Europe. Section 1 looks at relevant aspects of environmental journalism in the United States,on the one hand, and in Arab countries on the other. This international context is essential, given that the UAE’s relatively young media culture is heavily influenced by the journalistic cultures imported by its predominantly expatriate media workforce. Furthermore, the way in which the UAE’s rulers are steering the development of journalism in general, and environmental journalism in particular, is tightly connected not only to their domestic interests, but also to foreign policy and the economic strategies of the ruling families. Section 2 examines the specific conditions of environmental journalism in the UAE by considering the country’s current state of press freedom, its media laws and subject-specific challenges. This is followed by a comparative case study in Section 3, in which the coverage of two specific events published by the Khaleej Times and The National is compared. Finally, the conclusion draws together key insights from all sections.
Egypt’s Media Ecology in a Time of Revolution
Authors: Peterson Mark Allen
Published: September 2024

In 1984 William Beeman published a brief but useful essay on the media ecology of Iran before, during and after the revolution. After briefly discussing the relationship between interpersonal gossip ("the grapevine"), and state television and radio, he discusses the dramatic changes in the news media as the revolution progressed, only to settle back into its original role as a voice for the regime—albeit a new regime. The Egyptian uprising had new elements absent in the Iranian revolution, most notably social media and satellite television. Social media does not replace either "the grapevine" of networks of face-to-face interaction nor the monodirectional power of television (which was, in fact, somewhat less unitary than 1970s Iran because of satellite programming). Rather, it offers a way to extend the "grapevine" networks to link otherwise geographically separated individuals into an entirely new public sphere, on the one hand, and to appropriate, supplement, comment on and reframe other media on the other. The revolutionary media ecology of Egypt—in particular the ways various media index, image and influence one another—suggests that (unlike Iran) whatever the ultimate political outcome of the uprisings, the mediascape of Egypt after the revolution will be significantly different than it was before January 25.
Commentary – the move away from big pan-Arab channels
Authors: Haroutunian Mourad
Published: September 2024

The Arab media scene in the last few years of the first decade of the third millennium has totally changed from what we had seen in the first half of the same decade. Pan-Arab channels seem to have given up their place as the most viewed TV channels to national (local) channels. In parallel, news channels seem to have lost their former glamor, unable to compete against the ever-increasing number of sports and movie channels. Channels such as Qatar’s Al Jazeera and Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya no longer influence Arab audiences in the way they did until two years ago. On the other hand, recently launched channels such as Al Hayat 1, 2 and 3 of Egypt (launched 2008), Modern Sport, Moga Comedy, Panorama Drama 1 and 2 seem to be thriving. Similarly, the TV program once considered the best in the Arab World, Al Jazeera's "Al-Ittijah Al-Mu'akes" ("The Opposite Direction"), seems to have lost its appeal for viewers. In contrast, the talk shows doing well in Egypt are "Ninety Minutes", hosted by Motazz Al-Demerdash on the private Egyptian station Al-Mehwar, "El-Bet Betak" hosted by Mahmoud Saad on the Egyptian state-owned television’s Channel One, and "Al-Ashera Masaan" hosted by Mona Al-Shazly on the private Egyptian channel Dream 2, in addition to “Al-Qahira Al-Youm” hosted by Amr Adib on the private coded channel Al-Youm of Orbit network.
Civil Society and Web 2.0 Technology: Social Media in Bahrain
Authors: Karolak Magdalena Maria
Published: September 2024

In the era of globalization, the spread of Information and Communication Technology has created a new opportunity for the emergence of civil society in the Middle East. Barber (1999) defined civil society as "the free space in which democratic attitudes are cultivated and democratic behavior is conditioned." In countries where talking politics in public is still not welcome, social media became an important tool for expressing personal opinions on recent developments in politics. In Bahrain, the Internet provided a platform for the exchange of information and for political mobilization that is anonymous and difficult to control by the establishment. We suggest that in the long run social media could promote the growth of civil society, which is the bedrock of democracy. In this paper we aim at assessing the role of social media in the creation of civil society in Bahrain. On the one hand, we observe the positive effects of the growing community of Bahraini bloggers. On the other hand, we analyze the use of social media in the Day of Rage uprising and its aftermath, which shows that the process of creation of civil society is still at an early stage. The case of the Kingdom of Bahrain illustrated overall trends observable also in other GCC countries.
Ruling the Arab Internet: An Analysis of Internet Ownership Trends of Six Arab Countries
Authors: Oghia Michael , Indelicato Helen
Published: September 2024

This body of research focused on answering the questions, “who owns Arab Internet media?” and “what are the implications of this ownership?” Grounding our theoretical framework within the Agenda–Setting Theory of McComb & Shaw (1972), we conducted a critical empirical analysis scrutinizing major Internet service provider websites from six Arab countries: Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, and looked specifically for trends such as monopolies, oligarchies, and investment in telecommunications companies by foreign and regional entities. Our results indicated that the U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia are highly invested in Arab telecommunications. Furthermore, there is a strong economic and political link between Egypt, the U.A.E., Lebanon, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, and an interconnection exists between companies from these countries. Other Arab countries such as Kuwait and Bahrain are also investing in regional ISPs. There is limited investment from outside the region, but Orange Telecom (the commercial brand of France Telecom) dominates this foreign investment. The results also indicate that although there are no monopolies (with the partial exceptions of Bahrain and Syria), there are emerging oligopolies of Arab Internet media, specifically growing individually out of each of the countries we examined. Implications for these results indicate that inter–country oligopolies may potentially develop as more regional investors take control of Internet companies, and as more connections are made (such as with the Hariri family or other political and economic leaders, Saudi Oger, the Saudi Telecom Company, and the connection between Lebanon, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia), more influence on control and regulation—as well as what is regulated and controlled—will be exerted.
Saintly Soap Operas: An examination of three Coptic saint dramas
Authors: Foda Omar
Published: September 2024

“Walk the streets of Cairo or the village lanes in Egypt in any early evening and you will see the flicker of television screens and hear the dialogue music of the current serial (musalsal) Read the newspapers and you will find articles and cartoons that can be only understood if you are following these televised dramas. The serials…seem to set the very rhythms of national life.”1 This statement by Lila Abu-Lughod affirms what anyone who has spent a significant time in Egypt knows, that the serial drama (musalsal), whether it is on radio or television, has been and continues to be an important aspect of Egyptian popular culture. Abu-Lughod not only recognizes that the serial is a very popular source of entertainment but that it is a uniting factor for the Egyptian national community. It is hardly surprising, then, that a medium that is so pervasive and so intertwined in the national consciousness has been coopted by groups in Egypt to disseminate their ideas or ideologies. This study will focus on a specific incidence of this within the Coptic community: the co-option of the musalsal as a medium to portray the narratives of the lives of their saints, in effect hagiographies. This is, no doubt, an interesting development from a cultural standpoint because it represents the use of a form of entertainment typically reserved for love triangles, murder mysteries and various other mundane topics. The main goal of this study is to answer why the producers of these dramas have chosen the musalsal as a way to present the hagiographies. To help answer this question I have framed my discussion with two brief histories: first, that of television in Egypt, focusing on the importance of the musalsal in its development and second, that of the Coptic Church in Egypt. I then move from the general history to an examination of the importance of the hagiography of saints to the reform movement in the Coptic Church and to the creation of a Coptic “imagined community” or, as Paul Sedra puts it, “Coptism”.
Cloud Computing and the Monolithic Narrativer
Authors: Khater Rami
Published: September 2024

The intersection of technology and translation has always had immense potential, but up until the past five years this fusion had not yielded the returns originally imagined. With the development of cloud computing and the digitization of human knowledge, translation has begun to see major breakthroughs by moving from rule to statistical based translation algorithms. Any individual, application or device is now enabled to translate content in endless languages, facilitating communication and breaking a major barrier – language. Cloud computing has moved translation into the age of statistical translation-learning algorithms which “learn” a language based on the content it receives over time. If the content fed into the algorithm is the coursework, then the creator of the coursework is the teacher. The monolithic narrative is the result of the teacher being the hegemon; the algorithm, like a child, believes what it is told. Its coursework is the narrative of the dominant, the current majority creator, keeper and interpreter of human knowledge. The art and science of translation is one that has improved dramatically over the last century, but is still largely bound by problems of efficiency and accuracy. Professional translators do excellent work, but that work does not scale well - it is held back by human time - they simply cannot do more work than their collective man-hours allow. Neither can their trade be instantly applied to works they have never encountered; their effort is static and only significant to one document, sentence, or word. The birth of the computer has brought in visions of instant translation of any language, and computer scientists believed this to be a moderately achievable goal well within technologies they possessed at the time. However, it turned out that linguistic analysis and accurate translation was indeed more difficult than they had imagined and required the most powerful computers of their day.
Digital Protectionism: Preparing for the coming Internet Embargo
Authors: Khater Rami
Published: September 2024

For years developed countries in the West have spoken of the threat of the ‘end of oil’ or another embargo that would debilitate and destabilize their economies and lifestyles, which are hungry for fossil fuels. Many of these developed nations are taking concrete steps to become energy independent, to reduce the risk and magnitude of a future interruption to supplies of oil. In a reversal of roles, the Middle East is now as dependent on Western Internet services as the West is on Middle East oil. While the United States government takes tentative steps to become oil independent and free itself of the influence of other nations, the Middle East must begin its own Internet independence campaign, before the first embargo hits. Middle Eastern countries that do not prepare suitable alternatives to the most popular Internet services, such as email, blog platforms, search engines and cloud computing software, run the risk of economic and social disruption. Furthermore, and of equal importance, the data collected by websites and companies through the Internet services they provide can give them unique, in depth, and real-time insight into countries around the globe. The possession of this knowledge by foreign entities, whether private or government-owned, is a challenge to the sovereignty of other nation states.
Cyberactivism in the Egyptian Revolution: How Civic Engagement and Citizen Journalism Tilted the Balance
Authors: Khamis Sahar , Vaughn Katherine
Published: September 2024

“If you want to free a society, just give them Internet access.” These were the words of 30-year-old Egyptian activist Wael Ghonim in a CNN interview on February 9, 2011, just two days before long-time dictator Hosni Mubarak was forced to step down under pressure from a popular, youthful, and peaceful revolution. This revolution was characterized by the instrumental use of social media, especially Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and text messaging by protesters, to bring about political change and democratic transformation. This article focuses on how these new types of media acted as effective tools for promoting civic engagement, through supporting the capabilities of the democratic activists by allowing forums for free speech and political networking opportunities; providing a virtual space for assembly; and supporting the capability of the protestors to plan, organize, and execute peaceful protests. Additionally, it explores how these new media avenues enabled an effective form of citizen journalism, through providing forums for ordinary citizens to document the protests; to spread the word about ongoing activities; to provide evidence of governmental brutality; and to disseminate their own words and images to each other, and, most importantly, to the outside world through both regional and transnational media.
The Debate Over Al Jazeera English in Burlington, VT.r
Authors: Youmans William
Published: September 2024

Al Jazeera English struggles to gain wide TV distribution in the United States. This paper is a case study of one of the few communities it is available. The story of its carriage and the debate over it says something about the network's chances in the United States, as well as American receptivity to the channel. Reviewing the local debate in Burlington, VT over AJE by the local public, city-funded telecom company illustrates the discourses of support and opposition to the global news channel in the United States. The arguments reflect cosmopolitan and nativist outlooks towards AJE as a global news channel. Ultimately, local supporters of AJE who mobilized to speak out for it in townhall meetings and local media won the day and the channel stayed available in Burlington. The unique political economy of Burlington Telecom as well as the political orientation and history of Burlington make it difficult to generalize this case of AJE distribution elsewhere in the United States.
Islamic Televangelism: Religion, Media and Visuality in Contemporary Egypt
Authors: Moll Yasmin
Published: September 2024

In the Egyptian hit film Awqaat Faraagh (Leisure Time, 2006), three young college students experience an existential crisis when one of their friends suddenly dies while crossing the street to buy them more beer. Sitting in a souped-up Mercedes Benz filled with hashish smoke and scantily clad girls, the three boys watch in horror as their friend, high and tripping, is hit by a car and immediately falls to the ground, breathing his last with the words: “I am afraid, I am afraid.” Chastened and shocked by this tragedy, they vow to repent their dissolute lifestyles and lead more moral lives. Instead of watching Internet porn, they begin to download and watch together episodes of a religious talk-show by Amr Khaled, an immensely popular Islamic da’iya (activist, “caller” to Islam), who regularly appears on satellite television. This is an integral part of a strict moral regimen of increased prayers, abstinence from sex, alcohol and cigarettes, and more regular visits to the mosque. Soon, however, with the memory of their friend’s sudden death fading and their own lives no longer seeming so precarious, the three friends tire of this pious leisure. They switch off Khaled’s show and venture once more into Cairo’s glittering nightlife in search of other highs and ways to fill their free time.
Uncovering the Paradox: Exploring the Departure of Exceptional Employees from Supposedly 'Exceptional Cultures'
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: September 2024

While companies spend significantly on hiring top talent, retaining high performers remains a challenge even in strong workplace cultures. This article explores common reasons talented employees leave seemingly positive company cultures and provides recommendations for improvement. It discusses how misalignment of organizational and individual values and priorities can create cognitive dissonance over time. Lack of growth opportunities and autonomy are also cited as major factors, with high performers needing new challenges and independence. Issues like opaque decision-making, inconsistent policies, and lack of work-life balance further undermine engagement. The article analyzes real examples where misalignment of priorities, lack of development pathways, micromanagement, unfair processes, and inflexible work policies drove away satisfied employees. It concludes that ongoing assessment of dissatisfaction drivers is needed to refine cultures and meet the evolving needs of all employees, including top performers, for long-term retention success.
Contribution of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices on Food Availability among Smallholder Farmers in Laikipia County, Kenya
Authors:   Department of Applied Community Development Studies, Egerton University, Kenduiwa Angela A. , Kinuthia Lydia N. , Recha Charles W. , Mwonya Rose A.
Published: September 2024

Climate change has negatively impacted on bio-diversity, rural livelihoods, national and global economies. Several smallholder farmers in Laikipia County have adopted a number of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices (CSAPs) as mitigation measures and coping strategies, including water harvesting and use, conservation agriculture, agroforestry, pest and disease control, and crop diversification. This study sought to assess the contribution of climate smart agricultural practices on food availability among smallholder farmers in Laikipia County, Kenya. It was guided by the action theory of adaptation and the correlation research design was used. The accessible population were 74,282 households who were practicing small scale farming in Laikipia County during the 2021/2022 cropping season. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to obtain a representative sample of 384. Questionnaire and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were used to collect primary data. Descriptive and inferential statistics (ordered logistic regression) using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) program version 28 were used to analyze data. Results showed that food availability significantly improved as a result of climate-smart agriculture [the coefficient for Climate-Smart Agriculture (0.400) was positive and statistically significant at 5% (p-value = 0.000)]. Smallholder farmers who have not implemented CSAPs recommendations should be encouraged to start practicing due to its positive contribution to food availability.
Pengaruh Penerapan Maqomah terhadap Pengembangan Materi Pembelajaran Al-Qur'an dan Hadits di Madrasah Aliyah
Authors: Andi Saputra Wahyu
Published: September 2024

This study addresses the stagnation in the teaching methods of Al-Qur'an and Hadith at Madrasah Aliyyah Al-Falah Nagreg, emphasizing the need for innovation. The objective is to analyze the implementation of the Maqomah method, a systematic approach aimed at enhancing the learning materials of Al-Qur'an and Hadith. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive methodology, the research was conducted through literature reviews, classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, and document analysis. The design follows a stepwise exploration of the Maqomah method's application and its impact on students’ comprehension. Key findings reveal that the Maqomah method significantly improves students' understanding and internalization of Islamic teachings, contributing to the overall quality of religious education. However, limitations such as time constraints and the specific context of Madrasah Aliyyah Al-Falah may influence the generalizability of the results. Future research should focus on broader applications of the method across different educational institutions and investigate its integration into national Islamic education curricula. The findings of this research provide valuable insights for educators seeking to innovate religious teaching methods in madrasahs and highlight the potential of Maqomah in fostering a deeper engagement with Islamic texts.
Orientasi Desain Pembelajaran PAI dan Budi Pekerti pada Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Yasmin RF Firyal
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the design of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) and Ethics learning and its supporting programs at SMAN 01 Garut, within the framework of the Independent Curriculum implementation. The research approach used is descriptive analysis, with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman method. The main findings show that PAI and Ethics teachers actively participate in the preparation of various important documents such as syllabi, educational calendars, annual programs, and semester programs, involving all school elements, including committees and parent representatives. This involvement aims to enhance the quality of learning through close collaboration among related parties. This research makes a significant contribution to the literature on the implementation of the Independent Curriculum in senior high schools, particularly in the context of religious and ethical education. However, this study has limitations in terms of the number of respondents and the limited duration of the research. The prospects for developing the results of this study include increasing the use of technology in learning and applying broader collaborative strategies in various school contexts. Further implications indicate the need for ongoing teacher training to optimize the quality of learning and adapt the curriculum to local needs.
Implementasi Pengembangan Keberagamaan Peserta Didik Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA)
Authors: Karlaely Irma , Taufik Kurahman Opik
Published: September 2024

Religiosity in the context of Islamic religious education can be divided into vertical and horizontal dimensions. A vertical religious atmosphere can be realized through worship activities. On the other hand, a horizontal religious atmosphere links schools more as social institutions, which can be classified based on the structure of relationships between people. The school's efforts to improve students' religious attitudes are carried out through the implementation of Islamic activities.
This research uses a literature review method, which involves researching literature and theories that are relevant to the problem being studied. The instrument used is descriptive analysis. Based on the results of the literature review analysis, the author will review it in detail in this article, discussing the implementation of student religious development in Senior High Schools (SMA). The implementation of religious diversity in high school students involves systematic efforts such as guidance, providing information, supervision and control. The aim is to improve the quality of students, especially in the religious aspect, in order to form a positive mental attitude and develop good potential. This aims to ensure that students' diversity can develop positively.
Perkembangan Kurikulum Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Pendidikan Budi Pekerti di SMA
Authors: Karlaely Irma , Nugraha Mulyawan Safwandy , Nursobah Asep
Published: September 2024

The development of the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) and Character Education curriculum in Senior High Schools (SMA) is crucial amidst increasingly complex social dynamics. This research aims to analyze the curriculum development process of PAI and Character Education, focusing on the implementation of character-based learning methods. The research employs a qualitative approach through literature review to explore relevant theories and concepts. The research design centers on identifying curriculum development principles, including the stages of planning, implementation, and evaluation. The findings reveal that effective curriculum development involves intracurricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities, with the primary goal of shaping students with strong moral character and a deep understanding of religion. A holistic curriculum that is relevant to students' needs can strengthen their moral character and mitigate the negative influences from external environments. The implications of this research highlight the importance of collaboration between schools, parents, and the community in developing a PAI curriculum that can address contemporary challenges and prepare young generations to face modern life with integrity.
Efektivitas Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia Dalam Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan di MTS: Sebuah Studi Kualitatif
Authors: Fajar Abdul
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the implementation of human resource management (HRM) in enhancing the quality of education at MTs YLPI Ibaadurrahman, focusing on integrating Islamic values into the management system. The objective is to evaluate how effectively HRM practices are aligned with educational goals and the community's expectations. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research gathered data through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. The research design centered on understanding the impact of HRM practices on educational quality and spiritual development within a madrasah setting. Key findings reveal that HRM at MTs YLPI Ibaadurrahman has successfully improved the educational environment by promoting both academic and spiritual growth among staff and students. However, challenges remain in fully integrating Islamic values into HR management, particularly in performance evaluation and professional development. These findings contribute to the literature by highlighting the importance of contextualizing HRM in religious-based educational institutions. The study suggests that future research could explore mixed-method approaches to quantitatively assess the impact of HRM on educational outcomes. Limitations include the scope of the study, which was confined to one institution, and the reliance on qualitative data, which may limit generalizability. The implications of this research extend to broader educational management practices in Islamic institutions globally.
Penerapan Teori Perkembangan Sosial Dan Kepribadian Erikson Dalam Pendidikan: Pendekatan Psikososial Untuk Optimalisasi Pembelajaran
Authors: Rizki Najrul jimatul
Published: September 2024

This study aims to explore the application of Erik Erikson's theory of social and personality development within the educational context, which is highly relevant in supporting students' holistic development. The research background is based on the importance of understanding the psychosocial development stages that individuals face throughout their lives, particularly within educational settings. The main objective of this study is to analyze how Erikson's theory can be applied by educators to support students' social, emotional, and intellectual growth. The research methodology employs a descriptive qualitative approach through literature reviews and secondary data analysis from various scientific sources. This study is designed to deeply investigate key aspects of Erikson's theory, such as identity, collaboration, and conflict resolution, as well as how cultural values can influence individual development. The findings indicate that the application of Erikson's theory in education can help educators create learning environments that foster students' identity development, encourage collaboration, and facilitate conflict resolution. The implications of this research are significant for educators in designing a more inclusive curriculum that is responsive to students' psychosocial developmental stages while respecting their cultural diversity and social context.
Inovasi Kurikulum dalam Pembentukan Karakter Peserta Didik Melalui Pengembangan Kurikulum Muatan Lokal Aswaja
Authors: Suhendar Asep
Published: September 2024

This research aims to explain innovative approaches in character building of students through the development of the local content curriculum of Aswaja (Ahlussunnah wal Jama'ah) at SMK Al-Falah Nagreg. The local content of Aswaja is an essential component in Islamic education that aims to integrate Islamic values and teachings of Ahlussunnah wal Jama'ah into the school curriculum. This study focuses on how the development of the Aswaja local content curriculum can be an effective tool in shaping students' character. The research method used is qualitative analytical research with a descriptive qualitative approach. The results show that innovation in developing the Aswaja local content curriculum can significantly contribute to shaping students' character. Some important findings include: the integration of Islamic values, the development of spirituality, the formation of Islamic identity, the strengthening of tolerance and harmony, and community participation. This curriculum also encourages students' participation in social and community activities oriented towards Aswaja values. This research illustrates the importance of innovation in developing the Aswaja local content curriculum as an effective means in shaping students' character. These results have positive implications for improving the quality of Islamic education and forming a generation with noble character and responsibility in society.
Analisis Kesantunan Berbahasa dalam Acara Talkshow “Talkpod”
Authors: Anastasya Silvia , Trisfayani  , Safriandi
Published: September 2024

This research aims to describe; (1) forms of compliance with the principles of language politeness on the "Talkpod" talkshow, (2) forms of violation of the principles of language politeness on the "Talkpod" talkshow. This research takes data in the form of speech from hosts and guest stars which contain forms of compliance and violations of language politeness in the "Talkpod" program. This research data collection technique uses listening, note-taking and documentation techniques. The data analysis technique for this research uses techniques expressed by Sugiyono (2018) in the form of data reduction, data presentation and verification stages. The results of this research found forms of compliance and violations of language politeness in the "Talkpod" talkshow. There were 21 data on language politeness compliance in the talkshow, consisting of 5 data on compliance with the maxim of wisdom, 1 data on compliance with the maxim of generosity, 6 data on compliance with the maxim of praise, 3 data on compliance with the maxim of humility, 3 data on compliance with the maxim of agreement, and 3 data on compliance with the maxim of sympathy. There were 17 data on violations of language politeness, consisting of 1 data on violations of the maxim of wisdom, 1 data on violations of the maxim of generosity, 5 data on violations of the maxim of praise, 3 data on violations of the maxim of humility, 4 data on violations of the maxim of agreement, and 3 data on violations of the maxim of sympathy.
Analisis Tekhnik Dasar Renang pada Peserta Didik Mauza Swimming Club
Authors: Rianti Nabila , Alamsyah  , Yopi Hutomo Bhakti
Published: September 2024

There are many children, especially those in elementary school, who like to exercise. However, when they observed the air in the pool, some were shy and some were increasingly reluctant to hurt themselves. According to this, parents—especially teachers and students—need to be careful. Swimming by body is one of the methods used to prevent babies from being left behind in their drowning houses. The shape helps the growth and development of the body, relationships with others, increases self-confidence, and can be used as a fun activity because cold stimuli can refresh the body. The sport of swimming has many benefits and advantages. Many students in elementary school enjoy playing outside and are unaware of the basics of swimming, which can lead to problems such as falls and stumbling in class. The actions of the elderly are very important to prevent unwanted events.
Kuantum Teknolojisinin Meta Evren Üzerindeki Etkisi: Gelecekteki Olanaklar ve Sorunlar
Authors: GENÇ Sevdanur
Published: September 2024

Metaverse, gerçek ve sanal dünyaları birleştirmek için sanal bir alan yaratan ve kişinin her bir dünyadaki deneyimini en üst düzeye çıkaran bir kavramdır. Gerçek dünyayı kopyalayan tutarlı kullanıcı etkileşimi için bir alan formüle etmek üzere sanal gerçeklik, artırılmış gerçeklik, blockchain teknolojisi ve sosyal medya kavramlarından yararlanan simüle edilmiş bir dijital ortamdan oluşan sosyal bağlantıya odaklanır. Gerçek hayattaki benzerini ideal bir şekilde kopyalayan sanal bir dünya yaratmak için birkaç sektörü tek bir ekosisteme çekmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu sanal dünyaları oluşturmak için dev süper bilgisayarlar kullanılmaktadır. Süper bilgisayarlar ile kuantum teknolojileri terimi gündeme gelmektedir. Kuantum teknolojilerinin özü kuantum hesaplamadır. Hesaplamaları gerçekleştirmek için, kuantum mekaniğinin süperpozisyon ve dolanıklık gibi özelliklerinden yararlanılır. Bilgisayarlar kuantum hesaplaması yapabildiklerinde, bunlara kuantum bilgisayarlar denir. Kuantum hesaplamanın, meta veri depolama alanında bir dizi farklı kullanım senaryosu bulunmaktadır. Metaverse çok sayıda hesaplama ve simülasyon kullanır, bu nedenle hesaplamayı ve genel deneyimi geliştirmek için kuantum hesaplamadan yararlanılmaktadır.Kuantum makine öğrenimi gibi bazı alanların, finans ve ilaç endüstrisi gibi çeşitli sektörlerde giderek daha kullanılır olduğu kanıtlanmıştır. Bu doğrultuda, kuantum bilgi işlemin, meta veri deposunu hayata geçirmede kesin bir rolü vardır ve birkaç kritik uygulamanın yürütülmesine yardımcı olmaktadır. Bununla birlikte, metaverse'de, daha fazla etkileşim yakalandıkça, gerçekleşen herhangi bir ticaret ve işlem için kuantuma dayanıklı güvenliğe ihtiyaç duyulacak ve kuantuma dayanıklı blok zinciri teknolojisi, başvurulacak bir teknoloji olacaktır. Meta veri deposunun karmaşıklığı arttıkça makine öğrenimi, nasıl geliştiği konusunda giderek daha önemli bir rol oynayacaktır. Metaverse'de artan makine öğrenimine duyulan ihtiyaç, gerçekte olduğu kadar derin olacaktır. Kuantum makine öğreniminin daha fazla gelişmesiyle, metaverse'de daha fazla uygulama yer alacaktır. Bu nedenle, Metaverse, yavaş yavaş anlaşılması gereken bir kavramdır. Kuantum hesaplama, herkesin metaverse'nin uygulamalarını ve yeteneklerini anlaması, potansiyel avantajlardan yararlanılması için öğrenilmesi ve kullanılması gerekli bir teknolojidir.
Lyra Teoride Manyetize Acayip Kuark Madde
Authors: Kalkan Sinem
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmada, homojen anizotropik bir evren olan Kasner evreni ele alındı. Kasner evreni için manyetize acayip kuark madde(MAKM) davranışını Lyra teorisi çerçevesinde incelendi. Lyra teorisinde alan denklemlerinin çözümleri elde edilerek grafik yardımıyla irdelendi.
Kuantum Hesaplama ile Amino Asit Dizilimlerinin Hamiltonian Analizi
Authors: Genç Sevdanur
Published: September 2024

Moleküler biyolojide ve biyoinformatikteki hızlı ilerlemeler, genomik verilerin analizi ve işlenmesi alanında büyük bir ihtiyacı beraberinde getirmiştir. Bu ihtiyaç, geleneksel bilgisayarlarla işlenmekte olan genetik bilginin büyüklüğü ve karmaşıklığı göz önünde bulundurulduğunda, mevcut hesaplama kapasitesini zorlamaktadır. Bu makale, kuantum teknolojisinin genetik bilgi işlemeye nasıl katkı sağlayabileceğini incelemektedir. Kuantum bilgisayarlar, paralel işleme yetenekleri sayesinde büyük ve karmaşık genetik veri setlerini daha hızlı ve verimli bir şekilde işlemek için potansiyel sunmaktadır. Özellikle, amino asit dizilimlerinin analizi ve dönüşümü gibi biyoinformatik görevler, kuantum hesaplamaların potansiyel uygulama alanları arasındadır. Bu makale, temel seviyede amino asit dizilimlerinin nasıl kuantum devrelerine dönüştürülebileceğini ve kuantum teknolojisinin bu dönüşüm sürecinde Hamiltonian’ın rolünü ayrıntılı bir şekilde ele almaktadır. Ayrıca, makalede kuantum devrelerinin ve algoritmalarının kullanımıyla elde edilen sonuçlar ve örnekler bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, kuantum teknolojisinin biyoinformatik ve moleküler biyoloji alanındaki potansiyelini vurgulamak ve şuanki genetik bilgi işlemeyi nasıl dönüştürebileceğimize dair Türkçe literatüre bir perspektif sunmaktır.
Veri, Enformatik, Yapay Zeka ve Optimizasyon
Authors: Köse Bayram
Published: September 2024

İnsanlık tarihi boyunca karşılaşılan problemleri anlamak ve çözmek için duyargaları ve yaptıkları ölçeklerle uyaranları ölçerek; elde ettikleri verileri sınıflara ayırma çeşitli işlemlerden geçirme süreçlerle değerlendirerek enformasyona (bilgiye) dönüştürerek ve üretilen bilgilere bağlı  karar ve eylemleri ile yöntemler geliştirilmiştir. Bu araç ve yöntemlerden en etkili olanlarından biri verileri işleyerek problemlerin çözümüne katkı sağlayan ve çok iyi hesaplama yapabilen bilgisayarlardır. Bilgisayarın hesaplama kapasitesinin artmasıyla birlikte, problem çözme yeteneğimiz de gelişmiştir. Problem çözme yeteneğimizi geliştiren diğer alanlar ise veri bilimi, optimizasyon ve yapay zekadır.
 Bu üç alanın birlikte kullanılmasıyla, insanlığın karşılaştığı çok çeşitli ve karmaşık problemler çözülebilir hale gelmiştir. Bu bilim ve teknolojilerden bilmediğimiz veya bildiğimiz konularda yardım alırken kritik analitik düşünme süzgecinden geçirerek kullanılması ve özellikle bilmediğimiz alanlarda da aldığımız bilgilerin geçerliliğini başka kaynaklarla mutlaka geçerliliğini test etmemiz gerekmektedir.