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This study aims to analyze the implementation of business networks in improving operational efficiency in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the outdoor equipment sector. Increasing public interest in outdoor activities has intensified competition among SMEs, requiring them to develop effective collaboration strategies to maintain operational sustainability. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with a single case study design conducted at Misala Gear Outdoor, an SME engaged in outdoor equipment rental and sales in Ciwidey, Bandung Regency. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and documentation, and analyzed using descriptive qualitative techniques. The results indicate that the implementation of business networks involving supplier partnerships, outdoor communities, tourism agents, and digital platforms contributes significantly to improving operational efficiency, particularly in inventory management, service delivery, and market reach. Moreover, business networks enable cost control, resource optimization, and service differentiation, which strengthen the enterprise’s competitive position. This study highlights the strategic role of business networks as an operational efficiency driver for SMEs in the outdoor industry and provides practical implications for SME managers in developing collaborative business strategies.

The accelerated interaction between the traditional and digital media has radically changed the power structures of political communication and media in the Global South. Objective: This study aims to explore the impact of media technology convergence and political power in Bangladesh, focusing on the interaction between traditional media and social media within the context of a political system characterized by electoral authoritarianism, media monopoly, and state surveillance of cyberspace. The study is important as it reveals how the power structures of political communication are changing in the Global South, particularly in Bangladesh. Methodology: The research employs a qualitative approach, relying on secondary literature analysis, policy analysis, and empirical findings from recent studies. The approach is grounded in media convergence theories, political economy of communication, hybrid media systems, and platform power to analyze the interaction between political actors, media organizations, and digital platforms in shaping and governing political narratives. Findings: The study identifies four key dynamics: platformization of traditional media, reconfiguration of agenda-setting power, strategic utilization of social platforms by political elites, and the increase in surveillance, censorship, and self-censorship in digital spaces. The primary finding shows that while media convergence was expected to democratize political communication, in Bangladesh, it has instead resulted in an asymmetric distribution of power that favors political and corporate elites, restricting freedom of journalism and civil expression. Implications: The findings of this research have implications for media governance and democratic accountability. The study suggests the need for better media governance to ensure democratic accountability and freedom of expression, offering a Global South perspective on convergent media power. Originality: This research makes an original contribution to the field of media and communication studies by highlighting how media convergence in the Global South exacerbates power imbalances and limits freedom. Focusing on Bangladesh, the study offers a unique perspective compared to previous research, which has predominantly focused on Western contexts.

Children constitute a vulnerable group requiring protection from sexual crimes, including pedophilia. This research aims to examine criminal law provisions protecting child victims of pedophilia crimes in Indonesia and identify obstacles in their implementation. Using a normative juridical method with statutory and conceptual approaches, the findings demonstrate that legal protection is comprehensively regulated through the Criminal Code (KUHP), the Child Protection Law (Law Number 35 of 2014), Law Number 17 of 2016, and the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (ITE). These regulations provide a strong legal basis both in terms of principal criminal sanctions and additional sanctions such as chemical castration, electronic monitoring device installation, and perpetrator identity disclosure. The regulations also emphasize victims' rights to medical and psychological rehabilitation as well as identity protection. However, implementation faces several obstacles, including low case reporting rates due to stigma and taboo culture, evidentiary difficulties arising from victim trauma, weak inter-agency coordination, limited resources, and the emergence of digital pedophilia modi. Efforts to address these obstacles include strengthening law enforcement capacity, providing child-friendly justice systems, comprehensive rehabilitation services, public legal education, and synergy between government and non-government institutions in child protection.

This study aims to evaluate the relationship between skinfold calliper measurements and handgrip strength with segmental fat and muscle composition among adults in Kota Bambu, providing evidence for simple and applicable community-based screening tools. A cross-sectional design was applied to 135 participants aged 18–96 years. Skinfold thickness was assessed at four anatomical sites (biceps, triceps, suprailiac, scapular), handgrip strength was measured using a digital dynamometer, and segmental body composition was obtained via bioelectrical impedance analysis. Findings demonstrated a moderate positive correlation between handgrip strength and arm skeletal muscle mass (r = 0.371–0.407; p < 0.01), indicating that handgrip performance reflects segmental muscle contractility and functional reserve. Skinfold measurements showed moderate-to-strong positive correlations with both local and central subcutaneous fat distribution (r = 0.562–0.635; p < 0.01), confirming their sensitivity in estimating segmental adipose accumulation. These results highlight that calliper and handgrip strength can serve as practical, low-cost preliminary screening indicators for mapping muscle and fat distribution in urban communities, although they are not substitutes for comprehensive body composition assessment. Further longitudinal studies integrating advanced physiological and functional parameters are recommended to enhance predictive validity and clinical applicability.

This study aims to explore in depth the impact of Islamic parenting on the development of disciplinary character in early childhood. Conceptually, parenting in Islam is understood as a child-rearing method based on Islamic principles, emphasizing values of role modeling, love, responsibility, and moral development from an early age. Through this approach, parents serve as the first and foremost educators in instilling the values of discipline reflected in children’s daily behavior, both within the family and in social interactions. This research analyzes various ways Islamic parenting is applied in daily activities, including the habit of performing prayers on time, managing schedules for study and play, and implementing educational consequences in accordance with Islamic principles. The findings reveal that the consistent application of Islamic parenting patterns, combined with effective communication between parents and children, has a positive effect on the development of children’s disciplinary character. Children raised under Islamic parenting tend to have an awareness of obeying rules, valuing time, and taking responsibility for their duties and obligations. Conversely, the study also identifies challenges stemming from parents’ limited understanding of Islamic parenting concepts, as well as external environmental influences such as digital media and peer interactions that are not always aligned with Islamic values. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve literacy regarding Islamic parenting through educational activities involving early childhood education institutions, religious study groups, and parent communities. In general, the findings of this study highlight the importance of collaboration among families, schools, and communities in consistently applying Islamic parenting principles to foster children’s disciplinary character from an early age in accordance with Islamic teachings.

Digital transformation has transformed the tourism promotion landscape through social media, travel marketplaces, and user-experience-based content. Visual, interactive, and rapidly disseminating digital information shapes destination images and influences traveler decisions. However, the lack of digital promotion standards allows for misleading promotional practices, visual manipulation, false testimonials, and exaggerated claims that have the potential to harm tourism consumers. This study aims to analyze the synchronization between the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE) and the Tourism Law in overseeing digital tourism promotion. This study uses a normative juridical method with a legislative approach and a literature review of academic documents and related news. The research findings show that while both laws share the same goal of ensuring accurate and non-misleading information, neither provides specific technical standards for digital promotion. The ITE Law is general and does not specifically regulate tourism promotion, while the Tourism Law was drafted before social media became a primary tool for destination marketing. This has resulted in regulatory gaps and fragmented authority between the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, BPKN, and BPSK. This research recommends the establishment of derivative regulations related to digital promotion, ethical content standards, advertising transparency, and an integrated cross-agency oversight mechanism to protect tourism consumers in the digital space.

This study, titled “analysis of the influence of brand image and online promotion on generation z’s decision to purchase bsi product at bsi merr surabaya”, examines the effect of brand image (X1) and online promotion (X2) on the purchasing decisions (Y) of Generation Z consumers at the BSI Merr Surabaya branch. Using a quantitative research approach, data were collected from 100 respondents aged 20–27 years through purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with the assistance of WarpPLS 7.0 software. The results indicate that both brand image (X1) and online promotion (X2) have a significant and positive influence on Generation Z’s decision to purchase BSI products. Among the two variables, online promotion (X2) shows a stronger impact, highlighting its importance in engaging digitally savvy consumers. These findings emphasize the need for companies to strengthen digital marketing strategies while maintaining a solid brand image to effectively influence purchasing behavior. The study underscores the strategic relevance of optimizing both factors to enhance consumer engagement and drive purchase decisions among Generation Z.

Globalization and the penetration of digital culture have accelerated the homogenization of values, which has weakened the cultural identity and social character of the younger generation. This condition places local wisdom as a source of values that not only needs to be preserved but also systematically transformed in education. This article offers a critical analysis of the integration of local wisdom in character education as a mechanism for social transformation. Using a structured literature review approach, this study analyzes the concept of local wisdom, the role of teachers as agents of cultural preservation, the challenges of implementation in the context of modern education, and strategic models for integrating local values into the curriculum and school culture. The findings show that local values such as gotong royong (mutual cooperation), tepa selira (harmony), Tri Hita Karana (harmony between humans, nature, and the divine), Silih Asah Asih Asuh (mutual encouragement, love, and care), ABS-SBK (mutual respect, honesty, and integrity), and various traditional philosophies of the archipelago have proven effective in strengthening students' social character, enhancing social cohesion, and strengthening national identity. However, obstacles such as the dominance of global culture, low cultural literacy among teachers, and weak national curriculum support are significant hindrances. This article proposes a three-layer integrative model of contextual curriculum, culture-based pedagogy, and participatory school culture as a strategy for transforming social values that are adaptive to the challenges of the digital age. The conclusion emphasizes that character education based on local wisdom is not only an instrument for cultural preservation but also a strategic framework for building social resilience and national identity amid rapid global change.

Public communication in efforts to prevent drug abuse faces increasingly complex challenges in the digital era, particularly in reaching young people who are strongly influenced by social media and the dynamics of their social environment. This study aims to analyze the communication strategies implemented by the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) of Surakarta City in carrying out the Drug Abuse Prevention, Eradication, and Illicit Trafficking Program (P4GN) oriented toward the younger generation. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews with public relations staff of BNN Surakarta City, as well as a review of program documents and communication materials. The data were analyzed using content analysis and validated through source and method triangulation. The findings indicate that BNN’s communication strategies include audience segmentation based on age and educational level, the utilization of digital media such as Instagram and TikTok, and collaboration with local public figures, micro-influencers, and youth communities. Peer-based and participatory communication approaches are considered more effective than one-way, purely informative communication patterns. Nevertheless, limitations in human resources and budget, along with the rapid flow of digital information, remain the main challenges in program implementation. This study emphasizes the importance of persuasive, adaptive, and contextual communication strategies to enhance the effectiveness of P4GN campaigns among the younger generation.

Social media has become an important element in the public relations strategy of government agencies, including the Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM) of the Ministry of Public Works (PU). Instagram, as the most popular platform in the world, plays a strategic role in disseminating institutional information. This study focuses on analyzing the PR strategy of BPSDM PU through the management of the Instagram account @pu_bpsdm. The method used is descriptive qualitative through observation, interviews with the Public Communication Team, and literature study. The results of the study show that the PR strategy is implemented through four step according to Cutlip & Center, namely situation analysis, planning, communication implementation, and evaluation. Issue identification is carried out through a top-down and bottom-up approach to ensure that the message is in line with public needs and the agency's agenda. Content production is carried out in a structured manner with a multi-layered verification mechanism, while routine evaluations show a significant increase in engagement from 25.2% (June), 29.28% (July), to 40.84% (August). These findings confirm that the BPSDM PU's digital PR strategy is effective and contributes to strengthening the institution's image in the public communication sphere.

This study examines the development of halal tourism based on local wisdom in Lima Puluh Kota Regency, focusing on the Harau Valley area as a leading destination. The research aims to analyze halal tourism development and identify challenges faced in its implementation. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation studies. Research informants include the Department of Tourism, Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Minangkabau Indigenous Leadership Council, Tourism Awareness Groups, business operators, and tourists. Data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The results show that halal tourism development in Harau Valley has great potential supported by natural compatibility with sharia principles, the philosophy of "Adat Basandi Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah," and strong cultural attractions. However, significant challenges remain, including limited infrastructure, low halal certification in accommodation and culinary sectors, limited human resource capacity, suboptimal promotion, weak inter-agency coordination, and funding constraints. The study recommends strengthening district-level halal tourism regulations, intensifying halal certification socialization, enhancing human resource capacity through continuous training, developing integrated digital promotion systems, and strengthening multi-stakeholder coordination in sustainable halal tourism development.  

The rapid rise of short-form social media platforms, particularly TikTok, among adolescents has raised concerns regarding excessive use and potential behavioral addiction that may negatively affect mental health and academic functioning. This community engagement program aimed to screen the risk of TikTok addiction among secondary school students in West Jakarta and provide education on healthy digital practices. The program was conducted at one private school in Jelambar, involving 306 students aged 11–18 years. Screening was performed using the TikTok Addiction Scale (TTAS) followed by digital literacy education. A Plan–Do–Check–Action (PDCA) framework was applied to ensure systematic implementation. The mean TTAS score was 39.97 ± 14.24 (range 20–84), indicating diverse levels of TikTok engagement. Female students demonstrated higher scores and wider distribution, suggesting greater vulnerability to excessive social media use. Digital hygiene and screen-time management education enhanced students’ awareness regarding social media addiction risks and appropriate preventive strategies. This program demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of TTAS-based screening for early identification of TikTok addiction risk. It highlighted the importance of integrating digital health promotion into school-based mental health programs to support adolescent well-being.

The development of digital technology has encouraged the government to modernize public services, including in the field of land affairs. Traditionally, land registration has been associated with long, complex procedures that are often prone to abuse of authority. To address these challenges, the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) has begun implementing a digital-based land registration system. However, its implementation raises an important question: is this digital system truly effective in improving the quality of services at the Land Office, or does it instead create new obstacles? This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of land registration digitalization, particularly in terms of accessibility, efficiency, transparency, and the challenges encountered during its implementation. The research employs an empirical juridical method with qualitative analysis. The juridical approach is used to examine the legal foundations of land registration digitalization, including Law No. 5 of 1960 on Basic Agrarian Principles, Government Regulation No. 24 of 1997 on Land Registration, and the Ministerial Regulation of ATR/BPN No. 1 of 2021 on Electronic Certificates. The empirical approach involves direct observation of service processes at the Land Office and interviews with employees and citizens utilizing digital services. The findings reveal that digitalization of land registration has generally improved the quality of services at the Land Office. Administrative processes have become faster, land data are stored more securely, and service transparency has increased, as the public can monitor the status of their registration online.

Digital transformation and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have fundamentally changed the demands of the workplace, creating a gap between graduate competencies and industry needs. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of AI Agent-based career adaptability psychoeducation as a community empowerment strategy to improve the work readiness of high school/vocational school and university graduates. The study design used a descriptive-interventional approach with 27 participants who participated in a four-week online training. Data were collected through a pre-post survey using the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS) and qualitative observations during the training. The results of the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test showed a significant increase in career adaptability scores (Z = –4.543, p < .001), with all participants experiencing increased career adaptability. Observations showed that participants became more confident, reflective, and proactive in designing their career directions after interacting with the AI ​​Agent. These findings indicate that psychoeducational interventions integrated with intelligent technology can strengthen the adaptive capacity and work readiness of the younger generation. Theoretically, this study expands the application of the career adaptability concept in the context of AI-based learning; In practice, the results provide a relevant community empowerment model for educational and employment institutions in the era of digital disruption.

Digital transformation and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have fundamentally changed the demands of the workplace, creating a gap between graduate competencies and industry needs. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of AI Agent-based career adaptability psychoeducation as a community empowerment strategy to improve the work readiness of high school/vocational school and university graduates. The study design used a descriptive-interventional approach with 27 participants who participated in a four-week online training. Data were collected through a pre-post survey using the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS) and qualitative observations during the training. The results of the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test showed a significant increase in career adaptability scores (Z = –4.543, p < .001), with all participants experiencing increased career adaptability. Observations showed that participants became more confident, reflective, and proactive in designing their career directions after interacting with the AI ​​Agent. These findings indicate that psychoeducational interventions integrated with intelligent technology can strengthen the adaptive capacity and work readiness of the younger generation. Theoretically, this study expands the application of the career adaptability concept in the context of AI-based learning; In practice, the results provide a relevant community empowerment model for educational and employment institutions in the era of digital disruption.

This study analyzes multi-stakeholder collaboration in innovation-based regional development planning at the Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) of Sidoarjo Regency, emphasizing institutional mechanisms, data integration and digital innovation, joint financing schemes, and actor capacity and participation dynamics. The research focuses on the need to improve the effectiveness of development planning through planned, participatory, and data-driven intersectoral collaboration. Applying a qualitative case study approach, information was collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and analysis of planning documents. It was then analyzed using data reduction, thematic grouping, and source triangulation techniques. The research findings indicate that institutional synergy has been realized through formal forums such as development planning meetings and group discussions. However, coordination remains suboptimal due to overlapping roles between regional government agencies and the lack of a sustainable collaborative mechanism. Digital data integration still faces challenges due to limited platform content and user technical capabilities, resulting in data utilization not fully supporting evidence-based decisions. In terms of financing, collaborative schemes have begun to be implemented but are inconsistent, particularly in combining funding sources from various sectors. The capabilities of actors show striking differences, which impact the quality of public engagement and the efficiency of facilitating the planning process. Overall, these results confirm that the effectiveness of innovative planning is largely determined by the integration of digital systems, strengthening collaboration between stakeholders, and enhancing institutional capacity. This study suggests designing a more organized, interactive, and long-term multi-actor synergy model.

The Lamongan Regency Communication and Informatics Office plays a strategic role in supporting regional government decision-making through the implementation of the Megilan Innovation and Technology Program. The role of the Lamongan Regency Communication and Informatics Office in this program is realized as the main manager of digital information and archive systems that serve as the basis for providing data and information for regional leaders. Through the Megilan Innovation and Technology Program, the Communication and Informatics Office is responsible for everything from formulating archive digitization policies, implementing technology-based incoming mail management techniques, to providing fast, accurate, and integrated information to support the decision-making process. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with interview and observation techniques carried out in the context of internship activities at the Lamongan Regency Communication and Informatics Office. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles and Huberman model which includes data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that archive digitization through the Megilan Innovation and Technology Program can accelerate information access, improve the accuracy of letter disposition, and strengthen transparency and accountability of regional government. However, obstacles are still found in the form of limited human resources, technological infrastructure, and synchronization of physical and digital archives. Therefore, strengthening organizational capacity and supporting policies is necessary to ensure the Communication and Informatics Agency's role in decision-making can be optimal and sustainable

This research aims to formulate a strategy to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of SMEs in East Java, supporting their independence. Using a descriptive qualitative method, data collection involved observation, interviews, and documentation. Key informants included SME actors, relevant agency officials, representatives from SME Banks in East Java, and academics. The analysis revealed that the strategy for enhancing competitiveness focuses on adopting digital marketing, product and process innovation, and strengthening partnerships with government, financial institutions, and large companies to expand market access and resources. Sustainability is supported by effective financial management, compliance with legal requirements, and potential circular economy practices for resource efficiency. The strategy for independence emphasizes entrepreneurship training, mentoring, easier access to capital, and facilitating business matching and exhibitions for market expansion. The government and supporting institutions play a vital role in creating a conducive ecosystem. The relationship between competitiveness, sustainability, and independence is synergistic: increasing competitiveness enhances sustainability, which in turn stabilizes the business environment. Independence allows SMEs to be proactive in achieving both competitiveness and sustainability. With sustained support, East Java's SMEs have significant growth potential, contributing to the economy, but policies, empowerment programs, and resource access facilitation will be crucial to realizing their full potential.

The purpose of this research is to formulate a model for the Strategy to Enhance Competitiveness and Sustainability of SMEs in Supporting Independence in East Java. The research method is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques use 1) Data reduction, 2) Data display, 3) Data triangulation, 4) Data verification. The informant determination technique uses indepth interviews with key informants such as SME actors, relevant agency officials, representatives from East Java's SME Banks, and academics. The results of data analysis and literature review indicate that the Strategy to Enhance Competitiveness of SMEs in East Java focuses on the adoption of digital marketing (utilization of social media, marketplaces, and e-commerce), product and process innovation (development of unique and quality products, production efficiency), as well as strengthening partnerships and collaborations with various parties (government, financial institutions, large companies) to expand market access and resources. The strategy for enhancing the sustainability of MSMEs in East Java heavily relies on prudent financial management practices (cash flow management, access to affordable financing such as Prokesra and Dagulir), compliance with legal and certification requirements (PIRT, halal, BPOM), as well as the potential implementation of circular economy concepts for resource efficiency and waste reduction. The strategy supporting the independence of MSMEs in East Java focuses on a comprehensive empowerment program, including entrepreneurship training and intensive mentoring for capacity building, ease of access to capital, and facilitation of business matching and exhibitions/bazaars for network and market expansion. The active role of the government and supporting institutions is crucial in creating a conducive ecosystem. The relationship between competitiveness, sustainability, and independence of SMEs is synergistic and mutually reinforcing. Increasing competitiveness directly contributes to economic sustainability. Sustainability creates stability that allows SMEs to continue innovating and enhancing their competitiveness. Meanwhile, independence empowers SMEs to be proactive in achieving competitiveness and sustainability, with the ability to make strategic decisions and adapt to changes. Overall, SMEs in East Java have great potential to continue growing and contributing to the economy. However, sustained support through appropriate policies, relevant empowerment programs, and facilitation of access to essential resources will be key to realizing SMEs that are not only competitive and sustainable but also fully independent.

Web security is an important aspect in maintaining data integrity and confidentiality in the digital age, where cyber threats are increasingly complex and difficult to detect. This research was conducted because there are still many web systems that are vulnerable to attacks due to weak early detection of security gaps. For this reason, this study implements a combination of Nmap and Metasploit Framework as the main tools in proactively detecting and testing system vulnerabilities. The research method was carried out in three stages, namely data collection by scanning the network using Nmap to identify open ports and services, selecting the appropriate testing tools, and controlled exploitation using Metasploit on the Metasploitable2 test system. The results of the study show that Nmap is capable of mapping the attack surface in detail, while Metasploit can validate the scan results through exploitation of vulnerable services such as vsftpd 2.3.4, which successfully provided root access to the target system. The combination of these two tools has proven to be effective in conducting systematic, fast, and accurate early detection of attacks, so that it can be used as a preventive measure to improve web security from potential cyber threats.