Research is an appropriate means to bridge students' academic abilities with problems that occur in society. Students will learn to actualize all the abilities that he has while taking higher education. In addition, research can be used to improve students' 4C capabilities (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity). This ability will produce satisfactory research results, marked by solutions provided by students in solving problems in the field. The data used in the study are the results of questionnaires distributed to students. The results of the analysis of the questionnaire were used as a preliminary design to compile a research-based syntax of learning. The initial design was trialed and the results were seen in developing the ability of 4C students. The students demonstrated the improvement in their ability to select, formulate, and communicate the research projects.

Research is an activity that students need to actualize the understanding of the concepts they have with the ability to make solutions to problems that arise in the field. In research, all abilities possessed by students will be seen starting from communicating, collaborating, critical thinking, and creative. Thus, doing research can develop 4C abilities (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity). Therefore, the main objective in research is to develop the ability of 4C students and design research-based learning so that goals are achieved. Descriptive qualitative methods are used to obtain descriptions of the questionnaire data obtained. The questionnaire was distributed to 250 students from the Indonesian University of Education. The results of the questionnaire data were then analyzed and described. The results are used as a design to compile research-based syntax of learning that can improve the ability of 4C students. The results of the study indicate that research-based learning can improve the ability of 4C students. When students have been able to develop solutions to problems that arise, it shows that they have developed 4C abilities. This is based on data in research reports compiled and presentations made by students in groups. In addition, research seminars were conducted which were the results of selection from the best groups from each study program.

Technological advances and life dynamics that are changing so fast and so volatile become challenges for teachers to implement their best learning model at every level of education. The study aims to explore the perception and readiness of teachers in conducting adaptive learning in pandemic times. A qualitative research method with thematic content analysis models was used to answer these objectives. A total of 327 respondents who worked as teachers were involved in filling out online questionnaires, and the selection of respondents was carried out with purposive sampling techniques. The results show a diverse perception of respondents regarding changes that occurred in the learning process, and the perception of those changes must be faced with readiness and adaptive. Teachers' readiness could be seen from their strategies that were quite effective in dealing with existing changes. These results also emphasize that respondents realized that face-to-face learning was still considered adaptive learning for them to deliver the material. Meanwhile, teachers felt that an adaptive learning guide was needed to guide the learning process when the change occurred. This study provides a clear picture of the learning concepts needed now and is an early indicator informing adaptive learning guidebooks.

In 21st century, people must be able to think HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills). HOTS thinking greatly influences the way of life of the community, especially in developing the region. The central government has supported the community to build independent village by giving village funds. However, this has not been going well because the use of village funds has not been maximized. The use of Pentahelix model is an effort to reach an independent village with the concept of ecovillage. In the study used a descriptive qualitative approach with the main data interview and direct observation. Based on the results of interviews shows that the use of village funds only focus on renovation and development and improvement of village infrastructure. Observation results show that Cijalingan Village has the potential become a tourism village with its natural panorama. The people of Cijalingan Village have handicrafts in the form of sandals. It is very supportive to side with the concept of a tourism village, so that in the end it is able to become an independent village.

As a factor that can cause landslides, human activities play a vital role in triggering landslides. In West Java Province, unstable soil conditions and environmentally unsound development, coupled with high rainfall are among other factors that most frequently trigger langslides.  Measures to overcome the risks can be done by developing a disaster alert village, as part of community participation. The objective of the present research is to discover the community knowledge and attitudes and the level of community participation in minimizing the risk of landslides. A mixed method was adopted. Findings reveal that the village of Alamendah is in an intermediate landslide zone, i.e., land movement occurs when rainfall is above normal, especially in areas bordering river valleys, swamps, road cliffs or slopes. The level of knowledge of the village community in landslide-prevention efforts remains relatively low.