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This study aims to analyze the impact of monetary policy on income inequality in Indonesia over a certain period of time. Monetary policy implemented by Bank Indonesia plays an important role in maintaining macroeconomic stability through instruments such as interest rates, inflation, and the amount of money in circulation. However, the implementation of this policy also has an impact on the distribution of community income. This study uses a quantitative approach with secondary data in the form of time series analyzed using econometric regression methods to measure the effect of monetary policy variables on the income inequality index (Gini Ratio). The results of the study show that variables such as the benchmark interest rate and inflation have a significant relationship to income inequality. When inflation increases, the purchasing power of the lower middle class decreases more sharply than the upper class, thus widening the gap in inequality. Conversely, controlling inflation through appropriate interest rates can help reduce economic disparities. This study provides important meaning for policy makers to pay more attention to the distribution aspect in determining monetary policy so that economic growth can be more inclusive and equitable.

Boja Village is located in the center of Boja District, Kendal Regency. Its area is relatively large compared to other villages. With a large population, many businesses have developed in the area. Boja has significant potential for MSME development and economic growth. Most of the area is agricultural land, mostly planted with cassava. The purpose of this community service activity is to provide outreach by empowering women from the Family Welfare Movement (PKK) to foster entrepreneurial interest in Boja Village, Boja District, Kendal Regency. Cassava is a highly versatile commodity, capable of being used in a variety of food preparations, including as a substitute for wheat flour, to create a variety of ready-to-sell foods. By utilizing this commodity, it is hoped that women can start businesses to supplement family income and increase its economic value. Recognizing this potential, the Community Service team will conduct outreach activities, including entrepreneurship training, workshops on various processing innovations, and digital marketing for housewives in the area. The community service activity took place on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM WIB (Western Indonesian Time). Twenty-three participants covered entrepreneurship, workshops, and digital marketing. They were highly enthusiastic about the activity. The outreach program demonstrated an increased understanding of entrepreneurship, skills, and interest in starting a business. Evaluation results showed an increase in understanding, exceeding 50%, after pre- and post-tests. The target output of this community service is publication in national journals, HKI videos, YouTube, and through mass media.

This study aims to examine in depth the role of traditional cart taxis in supporting tourism accessibility in Ijen Crater. Cart taxis as a local community-based transportation mode have a significant contribution in addressing geographical challenges and limited formal infrastructure in natural tourism areas. Through a qualitative descriptive approach based on observation, documentation, and literature studies, it was found that traditional cart taxis not only function as a means of transportation, but also as social and economic agents that strengthen community involvement in the tourism industry. Traditional taxi activities also provide alternative livelihoods, create authentic interactions with tourists, and support the microeconomic ecosystem at the local level. However, traditional taxi drivers face serious challenges such as income uncertainty, unclear legal status, and minimal policy support. This study recommends the importance of integrating traditional cart taxis into an inclusive, participatory, and sustainable tourism management system.

This research is motivated by the lack of UMKM Development Strategy by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives and Trade in Tambaksari Village, Ciamis Regency. The purpose of this study was to determine how the umkm development strategy by the cooperative office of small and medium enterprises and trade in Tambaksari village, Ciamis Regency. The research method used is qualitative research with descriptive analysis.  The results showed that the umkm development strategy by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives and Trade was not optimal, because there were obstacles, namely the lack of purchasing power of the community, the relatively small income of traders, and there was nothing from the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives and Trade related to business capital for business actors. This research can make umkm develop more widely and sustainably and can provide benefits and understanding of umkm development strategies by the Office of Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Trade.

This study aims to analyze the direct impact of the circular economy on the Waste Bank program. It is expected to demonstrate community involvement in the program. Community participation and engagement in waste management initiatives can help reduce the environmental burden caused by waste hazards and also serve as business opportunities for the community. The study is based on several factors, including government policy, entrepreneurial knowledge, income expectations, and entrepreneurial attitude. Data were collected from 202 respondents through an online questionnaire and analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method with a Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach. The results indicate that all variables examined in this study have a positive and significant influence on community participation.

Generation Alpha refers to children born after 2010, who are growing up in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. In the Indonesian context, the emergence of depressive disorders among this generation poses a critical mental health challenge that has not been thoroughly addressed. This study aims to analyze the prevalence of depressive symptoms in Generation Alpha, identify the major risk factors, and evaluate current and potential preventive strategies through a narrative literature review approach. Data were collected from national and international journals using platforms such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Garuda, with inclusion criteria covering articles published between 2019 and 2024 and relevant to children’s mental health. Findings reveal a significant increase in depressive symptoms among children aged 5 to 13 years. Key risk factors include non-democratic parenting styles, academic stress, bullying in school environments, and excessive use of digital gadgets. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning have exacerbated children’s mental health, particularly among those from low-income families or with limited access to psychological support. On the other hand, preventive strategies involving holistic approaches such as school-based mental health education, play therapy, digital mental health interventions, and Islamic spirituality-based approaches have demonstrated considerable potential in mitigating depressive symptoms. This review highlights the urgency of implementing multi-level and context-sensitive prevention strategies through collaboration between schools, families, and community-based institutions.

Inclusive empowerment is a village development approach that emphasizes the active involvement of vulnerable groups—such as women, the elderly, people with disabilities , and the poor—in all stages of planning through to evaluation. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Village-Owned Enterprises ( BUMDes ) program in Daha Utara District, South Kalimantan, in ensuring participation and accessibility for these groups. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through interviews with BUMDes managers and representatives of vulnerable groups. The evaluation was conducted based on William N. Dunn's six policy indicators: effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy, fairness, responsiveness , and accuracy. The results show that the BUMDes program has had a limited positive impact on increasing the income of vulnerable groups, but their involvement is still limited, both in terms of participation and physical access. The main challenges include the lack of disability- friendly infrastructure , minimal capacity training, and community resistance due to low program transparency. On the other hand, local cultural support such as mutual cooperation, involvement of traditional leaders, and partnerships with the village government are important supporting factors. This study recommends increasing human resource capacity, strengthening inclusive infrastructure, socialization based on local wisdom, and adaptive digitalization to expand access. With strategic intervention, BUMDes is expected to be able to transform into a driving force for fair, participatory and sustainable village development.

This study aims to examine the management of traditional fruit plantations, particularly sapodilla (sawo), as a primary source of income for the local community in Nagari Sumpur Village, Batipuh Selatan District, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra. Nagari Sumpur is known as one of the largest sapodilla production centers in the province, contributing approximately 30% to the total sapodilla output of West Sumatra. Plantation management is carried out traditionally yet effectively, through a fair profit-sharing system and a quality-based marketing strategy that reflects local wisdom. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques including documentation studies, literature reviews, and in-depth interviews with residents and plantation managers. The findings reveal that the sapodilla plantation management model in Nagari Sumpur plays a vital role in local economic resilience and serves as a potential example of empowerment practices based on local resources. Based on observations and analysis, it can be concluded that sapodilla plantation management in Nagari Sumpur is conducted traditionally yet effectively, with an equitable profit-sharing system, structured market segmentation based on product quality, and optimal use of the village’s geographical potential. These plantations not only serve as the main source of livelihood but also contribute significantly to both local and regional economies.

This entrepreneurship training aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of PKK women’s groups in managing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) focused on tofu production in Lewirato Subdistrict, Mpunda District, Bima City. The program is designed to equip participants with essential entrepreneurial insights and skills, particularly in improving the quality and quantity of tofu production, marketing strategies, and effective and sustainable business management. The training methods include lectures to deliver foundational material, group discussions to share experiences and solve problems collaboratively, and hands-on practice in the production and packaging process of tofu. It also covers the importance of product branding and the use of social media as a digital promotion tool to reach a wider market. Through this program, participants are expected to apply the knowledge gained to develop their businesses independently and professionally. With increased skills and confidence among PKK women in managing tofu MSMEs, it is also hoped that family income will rise and contribute positively to the local economy. This training represents a vital initial step toward achieving community economic independence through entrepreneurship.

Stunting is a chronic nutritional issue that significantly affects children's long-term growth and development. One of its primary causes is the lack of knowledge among mothers and families about balanced nutrition and the skills to manage household income effectively. This community engagement program aimed to enhance the knowledge of mothers and families through leaflet-based education on child nutrition and household income management for stunting prevention.The activity was conducted in the working area of Puruk Cahu Public Health Center, Central Kalimantan, involving 30 housewives with children under five years old. The education was delivered through lectures using both leaflet and PowerPoint media, and the implementation consisted of three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The results showed that empowering mothers and families through leaflet media is an effective educational strategy. After the intervention, participants showed a significant improvement in understanding the importance of early nutritional intake, the concept of balanced nutrition, and simple strategies for managing household finances to meet their children's nutritional needs. In addition, participants became more aware of the family's active role in ensuring quality food consumption for children and the long-term impacts of malnutrition.It is expected that this increased knowledge will enable mothers and families to become agents of change in preventing stunting and fostering an environment that supports optimal child growth and development.

This entrepreneurship training aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of PKK women’s groups in managing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) focused on tofu production in Lewirato Subdistrict, Mpunda District, Bima City. The program is designed to equip participants with essential entrepreneurial insights and skills, particularly in improving the quality and quantity of tofu production, marketing strategies, and effective and sustainable business management. The training methods include lectures to deliver foundational material, group discussions to share experiences and solve problems collaboratively, and hands-on practice in the production and packaging process of tofu. It also covers the importance of product branding and the use of social media as a digital promotion tool to reach a wider market. Through this program, participants are expected to apply the knowledge gained to develop their businesses independently and professionally. With increased skills and confidence among PKK women in managing tofu MSMEs, it is also hoped that family income will rise and contribute positively to the local economy. This training represents a vital initial step toward achieving community economic independence through entrepreneurship.

Structural poverty is a complex phenomenon that occurs due to systemic inequality in economic, social and political structures, which traps marginalized groups in a cycle of poverty that is difficult to break. This research aims to analyze the impact of structural poverty on waste pickers in the Bintara Jaya slum, West Bekasi, focusing on internal and external factors that reinforce the cycle of poverty. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with five waste picker informants. The results show that structural poverty in the waste picker community is influenced by limited access to education, informal work with unstable income, inadequate living conditions, and the lack of government policy intervention. Internal factors such as low levels of education and skills, as well as external factors such as social stigma and non-inclusive policies, exacerbate the condition. Despite facing severe challenges, the waste picker community still has hope to escape poverty, especially through their children's education. This research recommends the need for more holistic and inclusive policies to break the cycle of structural poverty, including improved access to education, skills training, and social protection for marginalized communities.

Vocational education is an education that prepares students to enter the workforce, equipping students with specific and applicable skills and knowledge, so they can immediately work in relevant fields. Entrepreneurial skills are one of the skills that can connect theory with industrial practice to create graduates who are innovative, collaborative, and ready to take advantage of existing business opportunities. This Community Service (PKM) activity was carried out at SMK Bina Profesi Pekanbaru with the Theme of Empowering Vocational Competence: Training on Creating Home Products with Economic Value at SMK Bina Profesi Pekanbaru. The purpose of this service is to increase the knowledge and understanding of SMK Bina Profesi Pekanbaru students in the field of product design and packaging so as to increase students' enthusiasm and creative ideas in managing businesses and obtaining additional family income. The service activity methods used are lecture and practice methods. The results of this service activity are expected to increase the creativity and enthusiasm of SMK Bina Profesi Pekanbaru students so that they are able to create products with economic value and have an impact on the family economy.

This community service activity aims to empower the youth of the Tegalombo Village Youth Organization through catfish cultivation as an effort to achieve economic independence based on Islamic educational values. The main problems faced by the youth are low economic independence, limited entrepreneurial skills, and the suboptimal utilization of local village potential. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach through outreach, technical training on catfish cultivation, and field practice mentoring. The results of the activity show an increase in the youth's knowledge and skills in catfish cultivation, the growth of an entrepreneurial spirit, and the formation of more solid group cooperation. In addition to impacting increased income, this activity also instills Islamic educational values ​​such as trustworthiness, ikhtiar, and ta'awun in business practices. Thus, catfish cultivation has proven to be an effective empowerment medium in increasing the economic independence of village youth in a sustainable manner.

Women entrepreneurship in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) plays a vital role in the local economy. However, women entrepreneurs often face complex emotional and psychological challenges due to their dual roles as housewives and entrepreneurs. Market uncertainty, social pressure, and lack of support from their environment further burden their workload. This study aims to explore the subjective experiences of women micro MSMEs, particularly in dealing with the psychological pressures of carrying out these roles. The research method used is a qualitative phenomenological approach with seven informants from the culinary, handicraft, and online trading sectors. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation, then analyzed using a thematic approach based on the Miles & Huberman model. The results of the study revealed four main themes: (1) the pressure of dual roles that often trigger stress and emotional exhaustion (burnout), (2) chronic anxiety related to fear of business failure and income instability, (3) spirituality and religious activities as meaning-based coping mechanisms, and (4) the importance of social support from partners, family, and community as a balance of emotional conditions. These findings confirm that the success and sustainability of women's businesses depend not only on economic capital or technical skills, but are also significantly influenced by mental health and the strength of social networks. Therefore, empowerment programs for women's MSMEs need to be designed holistically, encompassing psychosocial aspects, coping strategy training, and strengthening supportive and inclusive social networks.

Sustainable food security is a strategic issue in rural development that requires a comprehensive approach based on local communities. This community service activity aims to provide socialization and education on sustainable food security through a socio-economic phenomenological approach focusing on the role of farmer housewives in Pondidaha Village, Konawe Regency. The implementation methods include educational lectures, focused group discussions (FGD), field visits, and hands-on sustainable food management practices involving 20 farmer housewife respondents. The results show that 80% of participants gained adequate understanding of sustainable food security concepts, local food diversification strategies, and active roles in improving family welfare through strengthening socio-economic capacity. The main challenges identified include limited access to resources, dual roles of housewives, and seasonal income instability. The implemented solutions include sustainable agriculture management training, food diversification counseling, and improved market access. This socio-economic phenomenology-based education provides a perspective that the life experiences, cultural values, and habits of farmer housewives are key to the success of food security programs at the community level. This activity contributes to increasing awareness, skills, and community participation in realizing sustainable food security in Pondidaha Village.

Sustainable food security is a strategic issue in rural development that requires a comprehensive approach based on local communities. This community service activity aims to provide socialization and education on sustainable food security through a socio-economic phenomenological approach focusing on the role of farmer housewives in Pondidaha Village, Konawe Regency. The implementation methods include educational lectures, focused group discussions (FGD), field visits, and hands-on sustainable food management practices involving 20 farmer housewife respondents. The results show that 80% of participants gained adequate understanding of sustainable food security concepts, local food diversification strategies, and active roles in improving family welfare through strengthening socio-economic capacity. The main challenges identified include limited access to resources, dual roles of housewives, and seasonal income instability. The implemented solutions include sustainable agriculture management training, food diversification counseling, and improved market access. This socio-economic phenomenology-based education provides a perspective that the life experiences, cultural values, and habits of farmer housewives are key to the success of food security programs at the community level. This activity contributes to increasing awareness, skills, and community participation in realizing sustainable food security in Pondidaha Village.

Vocational education is an education that prepares students to enter the workforce, equipping students with specific and applicable skills and knowledge, so they can immediately work in relevant fields. Entrepreneurial skills are one of the skills that can connect theory with industrial practice to create graduates who are innovative, collaborative, and ready to take advantage of existing business opportunities. This Community Service (PKM) activity was carried out at SMK Bina Profesi Pekanbaru with the Theme of Empowering Vocational Competence: Training on Creating Home Products with Economic Value at SMK Bina Profesi Pekanbaru. The purpose of this service is to increase the knowledge and understanding of SMK Bina Profesi Pekanbaru students in the field of product design and packaging so as to increase students' enthusiasm and creative ideas in managing businesses and obtaining additional family income. The service activity methods used are lecture and practice methods. The results of this service activity are expected to increase the creativity and enthusiasm of SMK Bina Profesi Pekanbaru students so that they are able to create products with economic value and have an impact on the family economy.

Toddlers are the age group that most often suffers from nutritional problems, both undernutrition and severe malnutrition. Nutritional needs for children need to be considered early in their lives. Malnutrition can have unavoidable bad consequences, namely the worst manifestation can cause death. It is recorded that hundreds of millions of children in the world suffer from deficiencies, meaning that this problem occurs in a very large population. Objective: To determine the factors related to the nutritional status of children at the Moanemani Health Center, Dogiyai Regency. Method:This type of research is quantitative with a Cross Sectional Study approach, the research sample was 75 children with a total sampling technique. The data were analyzed using the SPSS (Statistical Program For Social Science) version 16.0 application using the chi square test. Results: The relationship between maternal employment and p-value (0.02) <0.05, family income valuep-value(0.39) >0.05, maternal education p-value (0.21) >0.05, and maternal knowledge p-value (0.00) <0.05 on toddler nutritional status. Conclusion: Family income and pThere is no significant relationship between maternal education and child nutritional status,workMothers and mothers' knowledge have a significant relationship with the nutritional status of children at the Moanemani Health Center, Dogiyai Regency.. Suggestion: It is expected that mothers at the Moanemani Health Center can update their knowledge about nutritional status so that the nutritional status of children is also optimal.

Food security is a strategic issue that is directly related to community welfare, especially in coastal areas that are vulnerable to climate change and economic fluctuations. This study aims to identify and analyze social and economic determinants that contribute to the level of household food security in coastal areas. The method used is a quantitative approach with a survey technique of 150 households in three coastal villages. The variables studied include income level, education, access to markets, social participation, and ownership of productive assets. The results of the study indicate that income factors, education of the head of the family, and participation in social groups have a significant influence on household food security. This finding confirms that food security is not only determined by food availability alone, but also by socio-economic factors that shape household resilience in accessing and utilizing food optimally. The implications of this study emphasize the need for multi-sector policy interventions that focus on increasing income, education, and social empowerment to strengthen sustainable food security in coastal areas.