All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the 8th FIRST 2024 during 21-22 October 2024 in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms that this document...

The nonprofit industry, such as Islamic education in Indonesia, faces challenges in various aspects. Some of these include the weak Islamic character of teenage students and the lack of oral communication skills in using Arabic. Although these students attend Islamic boarding schools, their Islamic character...

In the globalized hospitality industry, effective communication in English is essential for service delivery and guest satisfaction. Workers often engage with international tourists, making proficiency in English a critical skill. This study aims to develop Dynamic Digital Flashcards, integrating visuals,...

Maintaining student interest and enthusiasm motivated is a common challenge faced by teachers across all grade levels and ability ranges. This study focuses on PBL impacted on the motivation and academic achievement of early childhood education students at Chatya Manis in Palembang. PBL is an instructional...

The use of animated videos in English learning for young children offers significant benefits in improving literacy skills. First, animated videos enhance engagement by capturing children’s attention in a fun and interactive way, increasing their motivation to learn English. Additionally, they strengthen...

To attract new students, the study provides insight into how schools market their academic programs, research-informed teaching, and research findings. It draws attention to how images—such as pictures and photos—contribute to the textual, interpersonal, and ideational meanings prospective students want...

This study analyzed the demand for a web-based “TOEIC Prediction” program for Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya students to improve their English skills. While TOEIC is a globally recognized test that assesses English competence, students’ options for TOEIC preparation are limited in terms of accessibility,...

The purpose of this research is to investigate the internalization of religious education values at SMP Negeri 1 Payaraman in Ogan Ilir Regency. These values are based on Al-Sunnah and Al-Hadith. Using a qualitative case study methodology, the study includes informants including parents, teachers, principals...

This study intends to ascertain the impact of motor vehicle fuel taxes, motor vehicle titling transfer fees, and motor vehicle taxes on Sumatera Island Province’s original income from 2018 to 2022. Ten provinces are gathered as study samples for this population by the application of the entire sampling...

Each region has the right to choose how to allocate resources to the regional budget the financing of regional requirements as part of the implementation of decentralisation. The source of the budget received by the local government can come from the original revenue of the region itself or from the...

The purpose of this study is to prove and analyze how much contribution and effectiveness of revenue from the regional original revenue component to regional original income in Indonesia. The data used are Local Government Financial Statements from 34 provinces during the 2018–2022 fiscal year. The analysis...

The role of Financial services increase and substantial to the economically marginalized population. PT Pegadaian as one of microfinance that launched financial digital technology that named Pegadaian Digital Services. This research involved 44 user of Pegadaian Digital Services (PDS). Data analized...

The use of information technology (IT) by Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) is an important key in strengthening competitiveness and expanding the market. This study reveals the role of technology characteristics and the business environment in spurring the business performance of small and medium...

This study examines the rebranding of culinary tourism for micro, small, and medium businesses (MSMBs) in Palembang, with a specific focus on halal products. A survey of consumers was conducted in five key areas to assess respondents’ perceptions and behaviors regarding halal culinary products: response...

Given the numerous reports of fraud in the administration of village funding, this study is crucial. As public servants, village government administrators benefit greatly from the prevention of fraud in village fund management, which enables them to better manage monies intended for community welfare....

The Nawa Cita program aims to develop Indonesia, starting from villages, with agritourism as a key economic driver to improve community welfare. This study examines the social impact of agritourism in Tegalrejo Village, Tugumulyo District, Musirawas Regency, South Sumatra. Tegalrejo was chosen due to...

This study examines the mismatch between graduates of vocational education and the labor requirements of key sectors in South Sumatra Province. Utilizing a combination of the Location Quotient (LQ) and Dynamic Location Quotient (DLQ) methods, the analysis identifies the leading sectors in South Sumatra...