APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities

The Influence of Social Media Networks on Families Dynamics: Opportunities and Challenges

2024-06-06T16:04:04+07:00

Social media has become deeply entrenched in contemporary society, impacting family dynamics and communication. This study delves into how faculty members and students perceive and engage with social media within family settings across diverse academic disciplines and age groups. Understanding these perceptions is crucial for comprehending its impact on family relationships, privacy, and communication patterns. The research aims to uncover insights into the positive and negative effects of social media on families and assess the likelihood of leveraging it to strengthen familial bonds. Through a stratified sampling method, 160 participants were selected, and data was collected via a structured questionnaire distributed electronically. Analysis using SPSS and Excel revealed nuanced perspectives, with participants expressing concerns about privacy breaches, negative impacts, and communication breakdowns. The findings underscore the intricate interplay between social media and family dynamics, emphasizing the need for a balanced understanding of its effects. By acknowledging both challenges and opportunities, families can navigate the digital landscape more effectively, fostering positive communication and strengthening familial bonds.

Economic Strategies and Prosperity in the Fatimid Dynasty: Contributions to Islamic Economic Thought

2023-12-29T07:43:43+07:00

The Fatimid dynasty, known for its remarkable economic development, was one of the most prosperous periods in Islamic history. At its zenith, the dynasty enjoyed immense wealth, resulting in widespread prosperity among its citizens. The state’s revenues were primarily derived from two sources: community contributions and government enterprises. Community revenues included various forms of taxation such as al-iqtha', al-jizya, zakat, excise, al-ahbas, al-mawarits al-hasyriyyah, and al-amwal al-mashadirah. Government enterprises contributed through income from rentals of hotels and shops, as well as profits from trade, industry, and other state-owned economic sectors. The Fatimids invested significantly in diverse economic areas such as agriculture—cultivating wheat, sugarcane, and fruits with an advanced irrigation system; crafts—manufacturing ships, weapons, textiles, and household items; and both domestic and international trade. These economic advancements played a crucial role in maintaining the dynasty’s power for over 250 years (297-567 H / 909-1171 AD). This study provides a comprehensive examination of the Fatimids’ economic policies and strategies, highlighting their contributions to Islamic economic thought and their impact on subsequent developments in the region.

History and Humans: Study of the Urgency and Position of History in Human Life

2024-06-06T22:24:39+07:00

Humans in their civilization gain insight into human failures and successes through history. In this way, history provides valuable lessons that humans can apply today. Understanding history then allows humans to understand the roots of problems, conflicts and social dynamics that exist in society today. This article aims to review the urgency and position of history in human life. This article was written using a qualitative approach using the literature study method. From the results of the study, it implies that history is not just a legacy. Through history it is hoped that humans can learn and realize that everything is not instantaneous, everything goes through a process so that the future will be better. History has an important meaning for human civilization. This can be seen from the role of history as a basic reference in dealing with life today and predicting life in the future.

Enhancing Literacy and Character Building among Bupolo Millennials: Strategies and Impact of the Community Learning House on Buru Island

2024-06-12T08:05:04+07:00

Revitalizing literacy among millennials, particularly those in remote regions like Buru Island, necessitates collaborative efforts from government bodies, literacy communities, and families. The Bupolo millennials face significant challenges in accessing quality reading materials. The establishment of the Community Learning House (RBK) on Buru Island aims to address these challenges by fostering a literacy culture. This study identifies effective strategies to enhance literacy and build character among Bupolo millennials through RBK. Using a descriptive qualitative approach with phenomenological methods, data were collected via participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation at RBK, Buru Island. Findings reveal nine key strategies: Oral Tradition Literacy, Media Literacy, Basic Literacy, Literacy Tourism with Coastal Children, Literacy Carnival, Literacy Enters Village, Mountaineering Literacy, School Literacy, and Sharing Literacy. These strategies cultivate qualities such as curiosity, honesty, tolerance, creativity, hard work, independence, cultural appreciation, nationalism, and social responsibility among Bupolo millennials.

Transforming Afghanistan: Enhancing Technology Access to Overcome Gender Discrimination

2024-06-16T10:56:03+07:00

Gender disparity in technology access and empowerment remains a significant challenge in Afghanistan, particularly for women facing socio-cultural barriers. This study explores the perceptions of Afghan women regarding technology access and empowerment at Kabul University. Despite advancements in technology, Afghan women encounter obstacles in accessing and utilizing technological resources, limiting their opportunities for education, employment, and economic empowerment. This research aims to investigate the perceptions of Afghan women regarding technology access and empowerment, with a focus on identifying barriers and opportunities for improvement. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Kabul University, involving 150 participants from diverse fields of education/employment and age groups. Structured surveys were administered electronically to collect data on participants' perceptions of technology access and empowerment. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. The analysis revealed diverse perceptions among Afghan women regarding technology access and empowerment, with significant disparities in infrastructure accessibility and the effectiveness of digital literacy programs. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address barriers and enhance technology access and empowerment for Afghan women, ultimately promoting gender equity and socio-economic development.

Islamic Marketing Values and Their Impact on Sales Volume: Insights from Wahyu Jaya Store, Banda Aceh

2024-06-12T21:27:23+07:00

Principles are based on the ethical, moral and spiritual values adhered to by Muslims. Applying these principles in marketing strategies can help companies attract Muslim customers who are more aware of these values. The purpose of this research is to determine the Islamic marketing principles applied in an effort to increase sales volume and determine the impact of implementing Islamic marketing principles at Wahyu Jaya Store, Banda Aceh City. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Research data was collected by interviewing the owner, store head, employees and customers at Wahyu Jaya Store. The results of this research explain that the Wahyu Jaya Store really upholds Islamic values in marketing, such as upholding the values of justice and honesty, paying attention to moral values, paying attention to the benefits and satisfaction of consumers or customers, continuing to provide the best service to consumers, providing superior quality, carrying out alms and social good deeds, not being wasteful and saving money, transparency in transactions, and continuing to carry out new and creative innovations. It is hoped that we will continue to apply Islamic marketing principles more and more so that we can continue to develop our business and not deviate from the teachings that Rasulullah SAW taught us. And also in order to optimize the management and business development carried out by Wahyu Jaya Store. Wahyu Jaya Store in marketing not only applies sharia marketing principles but also applies modern principles that do not deviate from the teachings of the Islamic religion. Applying these principles will certainly really help Wahyu Jaya Store in increasing sales volume with evidence that many customers have returned to shop at Wahyu Jaya Store and have become regulars. Wahyu Jaya Store not only pays attention to success in the world, but pays attention to and desires success in the world and the hereafter or what is called Al-Falah.

The Effect of Fishbowl Technique on Pupils' Literary Awareness

2024-06-14T17:51:48+07:00

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of Fishbowl Technique on EFL Iraqi preparatory pupils’ literary awareness. This study hypothesizes that there is no significant difference in the level of literary awareness between the experimental and control groups. The study uses a Non-Randomized Experimental Group Design and includes a sample of 60 students from the fifth scientific stage at Al-Hikma School for Girls in Al-Alam town in Saladdin, Iraq. Thirty students are in the experimental group Section A and thirty students are in the control group Section B. The study took place over a two-month period, with the researcher instructing two groups of pupils during the academic year 2024-2023. Various statistical methods, including weighted mean and percentile mean, were utilized to assess the pupils' awareness. The analysis of the data showed that teaching pupils using the Fishbowl technique was effective in improving their literary awareness. The findings led to conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions for future research.