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City branding is a strategic approach to enhancing a city's competitiveness by leveraging unique local characteristics to create a strong and distinctive identity. This study examines the role of semanggi—a traditional Surabaya dish—as a cultural icon in strengthening the city's branding. Although semanggi carries deep symbolic meaning and historical significance for Surabaya’s residents, its potential as a city branding asset remains underutilized in formal tourism and marketing programs. Adopting a qualitative exploratory case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis involving local stakeholders, small and medium-sized culinary enterprises, cultural figures, and municipal representatives. Thematic analysis identified five key dimensions of semanggi’s role in city branding: (1) visual representation in urban spaces and promotional media; (2) cultural narratives and heritage preservation; (3) community pride and participation; (4) local economic resilience; and (5) strategic promotion by municipal authorities. The findings suggest that integrating semanggi into Surabaya’s branding strategy can reinforce cultural identity, differentiate the city in competitive tourism markets, and promote sustainable local entrepreneurship. The study contributes to the theoretical discourse on culinary-based place branding and offers practical recommendations for incorporating local wisdom into destination marketing. Limitations include the single-case scope and qualitative focus, pointing to opportunities for comparative and mixed-method research in the future.  

This study examines the management of Kediri Nite Carnival (KNC), an annual event organized by the Kediri City government to commemorate the city's anniversary and showcase local arts, culture, and tourism potential. This research uses qualitative methodology and employs literature analysis, observation, and documentation as case study methods. The Miles and Huberman interactive model is used to analyze the data. The Kediri City Tourism Office has implemented each stage of event management according to Goldblatt's concept: research, design, preparation, coordination, and evaluation. The focus of the research was to determine the objectives and target audience; the design highlighted the local cultural theme “Exotic Flower in Paradise”; planning included budget planning, scheduling, and promotional strategies through social media and collaboration with local media; coordination was carried out through task distribution and cross-team communication; and evaluation assessed the success of the event based on community feedback and its effects on tourism and the local economy. The research results show that KNC plays an important role in improving the public's perception of Kediri City as a creative and cultured city. However, efforts to increase the number of tourist visits in the long term still need to be made. It is hoped that these findings will help the local government develop a sustainable tourism communication plan.

The results of this study indicate that DT Peduli Jambi has not yet fully optimized the management of productive zakat, despite having a structured management system in place. Based on data analysis, several key factors were identified as obstacles to optimization. First, there is a lack of public trust in the institution, as reflected in the absence of significant growth in zakat collection over the past three years. This condition highlights the need for more effective communication and transparency strategies. Second, administrative challenges remain, such as a record-keeping system that is not yet fully integrated digitally and limited human resources with expertise in managing productive zakat. Third, resistance to change among beneficiaries persists, with approximately 30% refusing to adopt modern business management methods offered by the program. Fourth, there is a high dependency on assistance, with 40% of beneficiaries still heavily reliant on institutional mentoring. Fifth, participation in training programs remains low, with an average attendance rate of only 65%. Nevertheless, overall the program is categorized as “fairly successful” with an achievement score of 70 out of 100. This indicates that productive zakat holds great potential to promote economic empowerment of the community but has not yet been maximized due to structural and cultural barriers. Therefore, improvements are needed in transparency, capacity building of human resources, as well as persuasive and participatory approaches for beneficiaries, so that the goal of economic empowerment through productive zakat can be more effectively realized.

This study aims to analyze the role of organizational culture in optimizing employee performance in Lebak Bulus Village, South Jakarta. A strong organizational culture is considered to have a significant contribution in improving the effectiveness of government officials and the quality of public services to the community. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a phenomenological method, which emphasizes an in-depth understanding of the experiences, views, and behaviors of employees in carrying out their duties in their work environment. The research focuses on actors (employees), social situations, and activities that occur within the village environment. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, in-depth interviews with key and primary informants, and documentation. Data validity was tested through triangulation of sources and techniques to increase the validity of the research results. The results show that the organizational culture in Lebak Bulus Village has strengths in the aspects of innovation and risk-taking, orientation towards results, orientation towards people, and stability. However, several weaknesses were still found, such as low individual initiative, lack of attention to detail, weak team orientation, minimal levels of aggressiveness, and limited employee experience and accuracy. Opportunities for improvement can be pursued through ongoing training and the digitalization of public services, although challenges remain, including a passive work culture and resistance to policy change. Overall, organizational culture plays a crucial role in supporting employee performance improvement, but a sustainable strategy is needed to strengthen professionalism and build a more adaptive and progressive work culture. Efforts to address identified weaknesses, such as improving communication between employees, developing leadership skills, and enhancing discipline in carrying out tasks, are essential for the continued development of a positive organizational culture. Furthermore, awareness of the importance of collaboration across organizational divisions must be instilled to create a more productive and efficient work environment.

This study aims to uncover the challenges faced by Mr. Jailani in starting and developing the "Bandrek Pak Kumis" UMKM and the strategies implemented to overcome them. The method used is qualitative with a case study approach, through in-depth interviews and direct observation of the business process. The results of the study indicate that limited capital, market competition, and marketing are the main obstacles. However, product innovation, utilization of social media, and building community relations are the keys to Mr. Jailani's success. The conclusion of this study emphasizes the importance of perseverance, creativity, and adaptation in facing the challenges of UMKM.

This community service activity aims to provide solutions to the challenges faced by PT Citra Marindo in implementing digital marketing. PT Citra Marindo, a company engaged in providing products and services for the maritime industry, encounters obstacles in fully leveraging the potential of digital marketing. This activity focuses on assisting the company in improving and enhancing their digital marketing strategies. A more comprehensive digital marketing implementation was applied through various social media platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp Business, and e-commerce platforms like Tokopedia. Additionally, business branding development included designing more attractive logos, professional product photos, and packaging that aligns with market preferences. Quality control systems were introduced to ensure high product quality, while effective promotional strategies were implemented to increase brand visibility and awareness among consumers. All steps were tailored to real-world conditions, including cost calculations for marketing elements to ensure they do not burden product prices and can be sustained. It is hoped that this activity will have a positive impact on increasing PT Citra Marindo business profits and serve as a useful reference for other businesses facing similar issues

PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (PELNI) is a company engaged in the field of marine transportation services, namely passenger ships, roro ships, container ships, pioneer ships and so on. Therefore, the importance of "service" to customer satisfaction (passengers) is very influential. Customer service can be defined as all forms of customer service in the form of services and in the form of goods which in principle are the responsibility and are carried out by PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (PELNI) Medan Branch, in order to fulfill the needs of the community and comply with regulations and laws.

This study explores social entrepreneurship in Muara Teweh, focusing on how innovative practices and collaborative efforts contribute to community economic development. The research employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology to analyze existing literature related to social entrepreneurship and its impacts on local economies. By examining various case studies and theoretical frameworks, this paper identifies key factors that facilitate successful social entrepreneurial initiatives in Muara Teweh. The findings reveal that innovation and collaboration not only enhance the effectiveness of social enterprises but also foster sustainable economic growth in the community. This study highlights the importance of integrating local resources and knowledge, as well as the role of community engagement in driving social entrepreneurship forward. The research concludes with recommendations for policymakers and practitioners to enhance the effectiveness of social entrepreneurship in Muara Teweh, emphasizing the need for supportive frameworks that encourage innovation and collaboration among stakeholders.

As company organizations develop, the need for training both functionally and technically is very necessary, apart from filling positions but also in order to meet the demands of work and service needs to the community. The problem is, how human resources (employees) are able to meet the expectations that have been set based on the vision and mission of an institution, organization or company, from this problem it seems that there needs to be a balance between company orientation. which will be directed at the performance that must be expressed by employees in realizing optimal organizational development. In this article, the research used is qualitative descriptive research, so it uses phenomena in which there are interview points. The phenomenon used as a reference is development, education and training as well as employee performance skills. This phenomenon is then used as a reference to determine the efforts made by institutions, organizations and companies to improve employee human resource capabilities. Based on the results of interviews that have been conducted, it can be seen that in improving the quality of human resources, the role of education and training is very necessary, especially after trainees have attended training, because to know employee development, continuous evaluation is needed to monitor progress. Education and training are very necessary in order to improve the abilities, professionalism and discipline of employees which are then used as the driving force for achieving the company's vision and mission.

In an effort to improve the community's economy in Petemon Village, Sawahan Subdistrict, Surabaya City, this research analyzes the empowerment of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The results show that although programs to encourage MSMEs exist, their implementation is not optimal. One of the problems found is the lack of coordination between related agencies, the lack of training and capital distributed for MSMEs, and the lack of monitoring the growth of MSMEs. According to this study, although efforts have been made to support the applicable laws, the implementation of the program needs to be improved, especially in terms of fair distribution, effective socialization, and assistance that suits the needs of MSMEs.

PT PLN (Persero) UP3 Binjai is one of the PLN units that supply electricity to the community. Digital services launched by PLN in the form of PLN Mobile continue to be developed to meet customer needs and satisfaction as well as ease of access. The purpose of this study was to determine the development of efficient customer service through the use of PLN Mobile in UP3 Binjai. The literature review method is used to collect research data by using literature studies to collect materials from books and scientific journals regarding the use of PLN Mobile. From the results of the study, the PLN Mobile application provides benefits for the UP3 Binjai community to find solutions to customer electricity problems, ranging from applying for new electricity installations, checking bills, switching power, responding to complaints and power outages, to purchasing electricity tokens. However, there is a weakness, namely when customers check their bills, customers cannot see information on how much Rupiah is charged, only the month billed. This PLN Mobile application will also have a positive impact on customers and PLN employees because it is more efficient and saves time and energy for customers and employees in resolving customer complaints.

Yogyakarta City is a City of Culture and Tourism City in Indonesia. The purpose of optimizing the tourism sector is to improve community welfare by utilizing facilities and infrastructure, one of which is a parking lot. The revitalization of parking locations indicates a decrease in the income level of parking attendants around Malioboro. Therefore, efforts are needed to achieve personal financial management based on Financial Attitude and Financial Literacy. This research method uses quantative with parking attendant respondents around the Malioboro area. Data analysis using SEM. The results show that financial attitude affects personal financial management, financial attitude affects financial literacy and financial literacy affects personal financial management. But financial literacy cannot mediate between financial attitudes towards Personal Financial Management.

Transportation makes it easier for people to carry out their daily activities. Transportation is really needed by the community, considering the density of people's activities which require moving from one place to another and also makes it easier for people to order the goods or food they want from a place that consumers want. Therefore, drivers with personality, emotional intelligence and good motivation are needed, where there is a decline in the performance of gofood drivers, one of which is the gofood driver in Bandar Lampung. This research aims to examine the influence of Personality, Emotional Intelligence, and Motivation on the Performance of Gofood Drivers in Bandar Lampung City from an Islamic Business Perspective. This research used a quantitative approach with a sample of 98 gofood drivers in Bandar Lampung. Sampling was carried out using an associative approach which connects one variable to another variable. The data analysis method uses SPSS (Statistical Program for Social Science) version 20 and then the data obtained is processed using SPSS 20 software. Data analysis in this research uses multiple linear regression analysis with Personality, Emotional Intelligence and Motivation as independent variables and performance as the dependent variable .Based on the research results, it shows that personality does not have a significant effect on the performance of Gofood drivers. Emotional Intelligence also has no significant effect on Gofood driver performance. Motivation has a positive and significant influence on Gofood driver performance. However, personality, emotional intelligence and motivation simultaneously have a significant effect on the performance of gofood drivers in Bandar Lampung City.

This research aims to find out how to train prisoners to improve their Skills at the Class IIB correctional institution in Solok City. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative. The data collection techniques used in this research were observation, interviews and documentation. The type of data used is qualitative and the data source uses primary data sources. The data analysis technique used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method. There were 12 informants used in this research, consisting of the Head of the Correctional Institution, prison officers, coaching mentors, prisoners and visitors. The results of the research show that the analysis of inmate coaching in improving Skills at the Class IIB correctional institution in Solok City, namely Self-Reliance Coaching, Self-Reliance Coaching, was carried out to provide skills and guide inmates in entrepreneurship which can later be used by the inmates if one day they return to the community. public. Apart from fostering independence in the field of skills, the Solok Class IIB Correctional Institution also has Personality Development. With Personality Development, it is hoped that inmates will have a change in attitude and be able to restore their self-esteem so they can integrate themselves into society after leaving prison.

Garbage or household waste is waste that comes from people's daily activities, especially the result of leftover food, food wrappers that are no longer needed, this waste will have an impact on the environment if it is not managed properly or may even become a problem in that environment. The aim of this research is to find out the impact that will occur from the disposal of rubbish or household waste that is dumped on the side of the road in Pakuwon Village, Jati Village, Saguling District, West Bandung Regency. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative research method, where the data produced is a description of the results of observations at the location and the results of interviews with the surrounding community who are the objects as sources. From the results of observations made, the impacts caused by the disposal of household waste include polluting the environment, causing unpleasant odors from the waste and reducing the comfort level of people who pass through the road and even the residents themselves are uncomfortable because of the smell. very stinging especially when it rains.

This research aims to determine emotional intelligence and organizational culture to improve the internal service performance of Sidoarjo Health Center employees.  There is a population needed in this research, namely 50 employees.  In this study, researchers used all community health center employees, both paramedics and non-medical employees, with respondent characteristics based on age, gender, educational background, and length of work.  Sampling In this research he author used a saturated sample where all members of the population were used as research samples.So this research uses a questionnaire filled out by respondents and used as data for this research.  The analysis technique used is simple linear regression analysis.  Hypothesis testing uses (a T-test), while the data analysis methods used include a validity Test and Reliability Test.  The results of this research show that Emotional Intelligence and Organizational Culture influence Internal Service Performance. The result obtained t-count of 11.438 is greater than the t-table 2.01063 with a significant value of 0.000 > 0.50, which shows that the results are statistically significant. Furthermore, the emotional intelligence variable has a significant impact on internal service performance, with a t-count of 12.039, greater than the t-table 2.01063 with a significant value of 0.000 > 0.50.

The purpose of this research is: (1) to find out what Dimsum Uma Yumcha is in the popular dimsum market in Solo. (2) to find out the affordable prices offered which influence customer loyalty. (3) to find out the product provided has an effect on customer loyalty. In research it is known that Brand Image, Price and Product influence customer loyalty. This research method is quantitative. The data collection technique used in this research is Probability Sampling. The population in this study were all people who consumed Uma Yumcha Dimsum products in Solo Raya City. The research sample consisted of 100 respondents from the Solo Raya community who had consumed ddimsum. Data processing in this research uses SPPS version 25. The research results show that brand image influences customer loyalty. Price affects customer loyalty. products influence customer loyalty.

Administrative services at the sub-district or village level are one of the public services that are very important for the community. This administrative service includes various types of certificates, such as birth certificates, death certificates and resident mutation letters. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, with library study research techniques and field studies with observation, interviews and documentation to collect data. Other research shows that analysis of the quality of administrative services at the sub-district office of Gunung Halu Regency can be carried out using quantitative methods with techniques. questionnaire data collection. The results of the research show that the quality of administrative services at the sub-district office of Gunung Halu Regency still needs to be improved. In technical guidance, village officials are provided with knowledge and skills in financial management and village administration.

In today's modern era, a person has many activities that must be carried out. With the existing conditions, consumers will automatically look for something that can support their daily lives more effectively and efficiently, which if we compare it with the present, one of these things will lead to instant foods. One food that is very popular and trusted among the wider community is instant noodle food products. This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of product quality, price, promotion on purchasing decisions for Indomie brand instant noodles among consumers in Solo. The data collection method was carried out by distributing questionnaires online using Google Form with a total of 56 respondents. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression using SPSS version 26 software tools. The results obtained in this research show that product quality has no significant influence on purchasing decisions, price has a significant influence on purchasing decisions, and promotions have an influence on purchasing decisions.

This research aims to determine whether the partial influence of Motivation (X1) has on Client Competence (Y), the partial influence of Discipline (X2) on client Competence (Y), the partial influence of commitment on client Competence (Y), and the influence of Motivation ( X1), Discipline (X2), Commitment (X3) simultaneously towards Client Competency (Y) at the Tangerang Class 1 Correctional Center. The population of this research is the clients of the Tangerang Class 1 Correctional Center. The sample taken was 50 respondents using the Non-Probability Sampling technique with an Incidental approach, namely a sampling technique based on chance, that is, anyone who happens to meet the researcher can be used as a sample if they are seen to be suitable, with the help of the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version version 20. The results of this study show that there is no influence between Motivation (X1) partially on client Competence (Y). This can be shown by t count (0.945) < from t table (2.011), there is no influence between Discipline (X2) as a whole. partial to client competency (Y) this can be shown by t count (-3.329) < from t table (2.011), there is no influence between Commitment (X3) partially to client competency (Y) this can be shown by t count ( 1.606) < from t table (2.011), and the variables of motivation (X1), discipline (X2), and commitment (X3) of community counselors simultaneously on the competency of correctional clients (Y). This can be shown by the results Fcount > ftable (4,683>2,810),