Heri Kurnia’s scientific contributions

This study aims to analyze Ethical Issues in political education as one of the important aspects in shaping public awareness and participation in a Democratic system. However, ethical issues in political education are often overlooked. In this context, it is important to identify ethical values that should underline the practice of political education. The impact of Bias and Propaganda in political education can be very detrimental, not only to individuals, but also to society as a whole. Bias in education can create a false understanding of political issues and reduce an individual's ability to actively participate in the democratic process. This study uses a mixed approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. This mixed approach was chosen to provide a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of bias and propaganda in political education. By combining both methods, researcher can obtain more comprehensive and valid.

This study aims to determine the development of Islam in Indonesia after independence shows significant dynamics. Since Indonesia's independence in 1945, Islam has undergone transformation in social, political, and cultural aspects. According to data from the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia, the number of Muslims in Indonesia is estimated to reach 227 million in 2021, making it the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. One important finding is the strengthening of the role of Islamic organizations in social and political life. Organizations such as Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah play a key role in spreading moderate and tolerant Islamic values. NU, for example, has contributed to the development of education and social in various regions, while Muhammadiyah is active in the fields of health and education. Statistics show that more than 30 million NU members and around 29 million Muhammadiyah members are involved in various social and humanitarian activities.

This study discusses the local wisdom values contained in the ondel-ondel art as part of the Betawi community culture in Jakarta. Ondel-ondel, which originally had a sacred function as a medium to ward off evil spirits, has undergone a transformation in function into a cultural icon and a means of entertainment, especially in the context of tourism and communal celebrations in Jakarta. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the local wisdom values in the ondel-ondel art and to understand how the Betawi community interprets and preserves this art in the midst of modernization. The research approach used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, field observations, and literature studies. The results of the study show that ondel-ondel contains spiritual, social, and cultural values that reflect the identity of the Betawi community. Spiritual values are seen in the role of ondel-ondel as a symbol of protection; social values are reflected through togetherness and mutual cooperation in making and presenting ondel-ondel; while cultural values are reflected in the use of ondel-ondel as an expression of unique Betawi identity. However, commercialization and changes in the function of ondel-ondel in the modern era have obscured its original meaning, so that preservation efforts are needed so that local wisdom values are maintained. The conclusion of this study emphasizes the importance of the role of communities and governments in preserving ondel-ondel art through educational programs and cultural promotions that maintain its traditional values.