Universitas Indo Global Mandiri

Private Higher Education Institutions (PTS) in Indonesia are private legal entities with full legal capacity to enter into agreements with third parties, acquire rights, assume obligations, and engage in contractual relations. In its various academic and non-academic activities supporting the Tri Dharma, civil disputes are inevitable. Litigation before the court is still commonly used, yet the judicial process is time-consuming, costly, formalistic, and publicly open to scrutiny—potentially harming institutional reputation. Arbitration emerges as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism that is normatively recognized within Indonesian law, produces final and binding awards, and provides a dispute settlement model that is faster, confidential, flexible, and more compatible with contemporary business needs. This article examines the strategic use of arbitration by PTS as an instrument of good university governance and legal risk management. A clear arbitration clause prevents forum shopping and jurisdictional conflicts before disputes escalate further. Consequently, arbitration should not merely be treated as an optional clause within contracts, but as a deliberate institutional policy to ensure legal certainty, efficiency, and the preservation of institutional credibility

This community service activity aims to support the Cetak Sawah Program in Sungai Lais District, Musi Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra through the use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone-based aerial photography technology. This program is an implementation of the Tridharma of Higher Education in the aspect of community service by integrating geospatial science and empowering local farmers. The main problem in this area is the limited accurate spatial data for new land planning and the lack of community capacity in utilizing modern mapping technology. The activity was carried out through mapping potential “cetak sawah” areas using orthophotos obtained from aerial acquisition and assistance from the community and village government in the verification and land planning process. The results of the activity showed that the use of aerial photography was able to increase the accuracy of potential land identification by up to 90% compared to manual methods, as well as speed up the field validation process. In addition, the community gained increased knowledge and basic skills in digital mapping technology. This activity strengthens collaboration between universities, local governments, and the community as a tangible manifestation of academic contributions to food security and sustainable agricultural development at the local level.

This study investigates the correlation between non-English speaking parents’ involvement, students’ persistence, and their English achievement among EFL high school students at SMA Negeri 11 Palembang, Indonesia. The research aimed to determine whether parents’ involvement and students’ persistence significantly influence students’ English achievement. A quantitative correlational design was employed, using two sets of questionnaires to measure parents’ involvement and students’ persistence, along with an English achievement test. The findings revealed no significant correlation between non-English speaking parents’ involvement and students’ English achievement (r = 0.090, p > 0.05). Similarly, no significant relationship was found between students’ persistence and their English achievement (r = 0.815, p > 0.05). These results suggest that factors such as parents’ limited knowledge of English, low self-efficacy, socioeconomic background, and weak parent–school communication may contribute to the absence of significant relationships. The study highlights the need for schools to strengthen parental engagement programs and to foster students’ motivation and self-regulated learning strategies to enhance English achievement.

Abstract: This community service activity aims to enhance the capacity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under cooperative management in Palembang City through digital marketing training. The main problem faced by the partner MSMEs is the lack of understanding and skills in utilizing digital technology for product marketing, which results in limited market reach and low sales volume. The implementation method consisted of preparation (needs analysis and material development), training sessions conducted face-to-face with hands-on practice, and evaluation using pre-test and post-test to measure participants’ improvement in understanding. The results showed an average increase of 65% in participants’ digital marketing knowledge after the training compared to before the training. Furthermore, participants were able to create business social media accounts, design simple promotional content, and optimize the use of digital platforms such as WhatsApp Business and Instagram to market their products. In conclusion, practical and applicable digital marketing training effectively improves the marketing skills of cooperative-based MSMEs, which is expected to contribute to increasing the competitiveness of local products in the digital economy era Keywords: digital marketing; cooperatives; empowerment; training; MSMEs. Abstrak: Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kapasitas pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) di bawah naungan koperasi di Kota Palembang melalui pelatihan digital marketing. Permasalahan utama yang dihadapi UMKM mitra adalah keterbatasan pemahaman dan keterampilan dalam memanfaatkan teknologi digital untuk pemasaran produk, sehingga berdampak pada rendahnya jangkauan pasar dan volume penjualan. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian ini mencakup tahap persiapan melalui analisis kebutuhan mitra dan penyusunan materi, tahap pelaksanaan dengan metode ceramah, pelatihan praktik langsung, serta pendampingan menggunakan alat bantu presentasi, modul pelatihan, dan perangkat lunak pendukung, serta tahap evaluasi melalui pre-test dan post-test untuk menilai peningkatan pemahaman peserta. pelaksanaan pengabdian meliputi tahap persiapan (analisis kebutuhan mitra dan penyusunan materi). Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan rata-rata skor pemahaman digital marketing sebesar 69% setelah pelatihan dibandingkan sebelum pelatihan. Selain itu, peserta mampu membuat akun media sosial bisnis, merancang konten promosi sederhana, dan mengoptimalkan penggunaan platform digital seperti WhatsApp Business dan Instagram untuk memasarkan produk. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini adalah pelatihan digital marketing secara praktis dan aplikatif efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan pemasaran UMKM koperasi, yang diharapkan dapat berkontribusi pada peningkatan daya saing produk lokal di era ekonomi digital. Kata Kunci; digital marketing; koperasi; pemberdayaan; pelatihan; UMKM.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji reorientasi kurikulum pesantren dalam menghadapi tantangan globalisasi pendidikan dan pengetahuan. Globalisasi telah membawa perubahan signifikan dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan, termasuk pendidikan. Pesantren, sebagai lembaga pendidikan Islam tradisional, menghadapi tantangan besar untuk beradaptasi dengan kemajuan teknologi dan perubahan sosial yang cepat. Oleh karena itu, reorientasi kurikulum pesantren menjadi sangat penting untuk mengintegrasikan nilai-nilai agama dengan keterampilan yang dibutuhkan dalam era global. Penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya perubahan kurikulum yang melibatkan integrasi ilmu pengetahuan umum, teknologi, serta keterampilan global tanpa mengorbankan nilai-nilai keagamaan. Selain itu, pengelola pesantren memainkan peran kunci dalam mengimplementasikan perubahan kurikulum dengan melibatkan teknologi dan pendekatan pedagogis modern. Tantangan utama yang dihadapi adalah resistensi terhadap perubahan dan keterbatasan sumber daya yang ada. Namun, melalui strategi yang tepat, seperti kolaborasi dengan lembaga pendidikan lain dan pelatihan untuk pengelola pesantren, kurikulum pesantren dapat lebih adaptif dan relevan dengan kebutuhan global. Implementasi reorientasi kurikulum ini diharapkan menghasilkan lulusan yang tidak hanya menguasai ilmu agama, tetapi juga siap bersaing di dunia global.

Abstract: The development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology presents new opportunities in education, particularly in lesson planning. However, most vocational high school teachers in Palembang City, including those at SMK PGRI 2, still have limited knowledge and skills in utilizing AI. This problem is the background to the implementation of community service activities (PkM) with the aim of improving teacher competency in using Large Language Models (LLM) such as Gemini and ChatGPT to develop Lesson Implementation Plans (RPP). The methods used included needs surveys, interactive workshops, hands-on practice, and evaluation through post-tests and participant feedback. The results of the activity showed a significant increase, where teacher knowledge increased from 20% to 80% and the application of AI in lesson plans increased from 10% to 65%. The contribution of this activity lies in improving teachers' ability to utilize AI to develop lesson plans more effectively and providing a scientific basis for the application of LLM in lesson planning in vocational education. Keywords: artificial intelligence, lesson planning, vocational school teachers Abstrak: Perkembangan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (Artificial Intelligence) menghadirkan peluang baru dalam dunia pendidikan, khususnya dalam perencanaan pembelajaran. Namun, sebagian besar guru SMK di Kota Palembang, termasuk di SMK PGRI 2, masih memiliki keterbatasan dalam pengetahuan dan keterampilan pemanfaatan AI. Permasalahan ini melatarbelakangi dilaksanakannya kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) dengan tujuan meningkatkan kompetensi guru dalam menggunakan Large Language Models (LLM) seperti Gemini dan ChatGPT untuk menyusun Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP). Metode yang digunakan meliputi survei kebutuhan, workshop interaktif, praktik langsung, serta evaluasi melalui post-test dan umpan balik peserta. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan, di mana pengetahuan guru meningkat dari 20% menjadi 80% dan penerapan AI dalam RPP naik dari 10% menjadi 65%. Kontribusi kegiatan ini terletak pada peningkatan kemampuan guru dalam memanfaatkan AI untuk menyusun RPP secara lebih efektif serta penyediaan dasar ilmiah bagi penerapan LLM dalam perencanaan pembelajaran di pendidikan vokasi. Kata kunci: artificial intelligence, guru SMK, perencanaan pembelajaran

Recent research confirmed that idioms were one of the most complex aspects of learning English because their meanings were influenced by cultural differences, context, and limitations in the target language. Considering this fact, this study explored idiomatic expressions in the film Bilal: A New Breed of Hero to identify their types and meanings, while emphasizing the urgency of learning idioms in the context of English as a foreign language. This study employed a qualitative descriptive method with a discourse analysis approach, referencing Fernando's classification of idioms into three categories: pure, semi-literal, and literal. Data in the form of dialogues in the film containing idioms were analyzed through semantic and narrative context studies. The results of the study showed that the majority of idioms fell into the semi-literal categorization, combining literal and figurative meanings. In addition to functioning as stylistic elements, idioms also strengthened characterization, depicted conflicts, and represented Arab-Islamic cultural values. The film Bilal: A New Breed of Hero was considered a suitable subject for study because it presented the use of idioms in an authentic context while reflecting cultural values. Thus, this research was expected to contribute to the development of semantic studies, enrich language learning strategies, and enhance cross-cultural understanding.

The visual similarity among Calathea varieties—especially in leaf color, pattern, and texture, often causes misidentification by the general public and even horticulturists. This research proposes an automated classification system for five Calathea varieties (Black Lipstick, Corona, Crimson, Medallion, and Pink Jessy) using Support Vector Machine (SVM) based on combined HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) and HOG (Histogram of Oriented Gradients) features. A dataset of 1,000 leaf images was collected under controlled conditions (white background, fixed distance, consistent lighting) and processed through preprocessing, HSV-based color segmentation, grayscale conversion, and HOG feature extraction. The SVM model with a linear kernel was evaluated using 5-fold cross-validation. The system achieved an overall average accuracy of 93.52%, with Calathea Corona showing the highest accuracy (96.50%) and precision (95.12%), while Calathea Black Lipstick recorded the lowest precision (67.50%) but the highest recall (92.00%). These results demonstrate that the fusion of color and shape features enhances classification performance, although complex leaf patterns can still pose challenges in precision. This approach offers a practical and objective solution for Calathea identification in horticultural applications.

Speaking ability plays a central role in English learning, yet many vocational high school students still struggle with issues such as restricted vocabulary, low self-confidence, and insufficient opportunities to practice. This research was conducted to investigate how far the Jigsaw technique can contribute to enhancing students’ speaking performance. The study employed a quasi-experimental approach involving two groups of learners: the experimental group, which received lessons through the Jigsaw strategy, and the control group, which was instructed using conventional teaching. The participants consisted of 68 tenth-grade students of SMKN 4 Palembang. Data were obtained from pre-test and post-test activities and were analyzed through paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test. The analysis demonstrated that the experimental group showed a meaningful improvement in speaking ability (Sig. 0.002 < 0.05), whereas the control group did not reach significant progress (Sig. 0.103 > 0.05). Furthermore, the independent sample t-test confirmed that there was a notable difference in achievement between the two groups (Sig. 0.008 < 0.05). Based on these results, it can be concluded that applying the Jigsaw strategy has a positive and effective impact on students’ speaking achievement, making it a recommended method in vocational high school English classrooms.

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the winning strategies of the elected village head in the 2019 Tugumulyo Village Head Election, focusing on the formulation and application of offensive and defensive strategies along with supporting factors for success. Methodology/approach: The research took place in Tugumulyo Village, Lempuing District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, Indonesia. A qualitative descriptive method was applied through observation, open interviews, and documentation. Informants included the elected village head, campaign team, religious leaders, heads of hamlets, and community members. Data were analyzed thematically to identify the main factors influencing the outcome. Results/findings: The elected candidate, Sugianto, applied offensive strategies such as a clear vision and mission, an organized campaign team, religious facility support, and direct engagement with residents. Defensive strategies included cultural closeness with the majority Javanese community, active participation in social events, and maintaining personal relationships with voters. These efforts produced a victory with sixty point five percent of votes, winning thirty seven out of forty polling stations, with voter turnout reaching eighty three point forty eight percent. Conclusions: A well balanced mix of offensive and defensive strategies, supported by cultural alignment and strong community ties, can greatly increase the likelihood of winning local elections. Limitations: The study is limited to one case in a single village, which may affect broader applicability. Contribution: The study enriches local political strategy literature and offers practical insights for researchers, policymakers, and future candidates in rural elections.