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Indonesian Students’ Readiness for the Workforce from the Perspective of the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Curriculum Wargo; Arjmand, Reza; Rahmah, Lina Uliatur
Zabags International Journal of Education Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61233/zijed.v3i1.25

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The transformation of higher education in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Society 5.0 demands graduates who are not only theoretically proficient but also practically competent, adaptable, and ready to face an unpredictable job market. In response to this challenge, the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology launched the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program, aiming to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional demands. This study investigates the extent to which Indonesian undergraduate students are prepared to enter the workforce through their participation in MBKM activities. Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research draws on primary data collected through observations, interviews, and document analysis involving students, academic supervisors, and industry partners at Institut Islam Al-Mujaddid Sabak. The findings reveal that while MBKM fosters discipline, communication, teamwork, and exposure to real-world work environments, students' overall readiness varies depending on internal motivation, emotional maturity, and the quality of institutional support. This article contributes to the discourse on educational reform by offering a multidimensional framework of student readiness, rooted in experiential learning theory, and highlights the need for more inclusive and structured MBKM implementation across higher education institutions in Indonesia.
The Role of the Village-Owned Enterprise of Kota Kandis Dendang Village in Community Economic Empowerment Based on Sharia Principles Masyanto; Wargo; Dewi, Hasna; Arjmand, Reza
Zabags International Journal of Economy Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Economic Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61233/zijec.v3i2.118

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This study explores the role of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) in promoting community economic empowerment in Kota Kandis Dendang Village through the application of Islamic economic principles. Despite the presence of various development programs initiated by BUMDes, public participation remains limited, largely due to low awareness and engagement. By adopting a qualitative field research approach using an empirical juridical method, the study collected primary data through observation, structured interviews, and documentation involving five key informants. The findings reveal four main themes: lack of community involvement, efforts to implement Sharia values, managerial and regulatory challenges, and emerging signs of social and economic empowerment. BUMDes has initiated inclusive programs that reflect Islamic ethical values, fostering trust and local support. However, structural constraints such as insufficient institutional capacity and absence of formal Sharia governance frameworks hinder its optimal implementation. This research contributes to the academic discourse by framing BUMDes as a hybrid institution economic and ethical rooted in religious values, and provides a practical reference for enhancing rural governance through Sharia-based models.