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Kawengen Village, located in East Ungaran District, Semarang Regency, is one of the main corn-producing areas with strong potential to be developed into processed products with high economic value. However, limited community knowledge in product processing, business management, and marketing has prevented corn production from generating optimal added value. This community service program aims to strengthen village entrepreneurship through the establishment of a corn production house as a center for innovation, training, and business mentoring. The production house is expected to enhance community skills, promote economic independence, and support sustainable local economic development. The program was implemented through the PPK Ormawa initiative, which included socialization of corn-based product innovations, basic financial bookkeeping training, digital marketing training, product innovation workshops, and continuous mentoring in production, marketing, and financial management. The results demonstrate significant improvements in community skills in processing corn into value-added products, increased understanding of basic business financial management, and enhanced capacity to utilize digital media for market expansion. The corn production house also functions as a community collaboration hub that strengthens business development based on local resources. Overall, the strategy of developing village entrepreneurship through a corn production house has proven effective in encouraging the growth of productive community-based enterprises, strengthening local economic independence, and fostering entrepreneurial interest rooted in village potential.

Waste management at the village level still faces various challenges, particularly related to the practice of open burning, which causes environmental pollution and health risks. This condition reflects a gap between the concept of sustainable waste management within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the social reality of local communities. This community service activity aims to implement a low-smoke waste burning container as a community-based waste management innovation and to analyze its contribution to the achievement of the SDGs in Nglaris Village. The method applied was a participatory approach involving observation, socialization, design and construction of the burning container, assistance, and program evaluation. The results indicate that the implementation of the low-smoke burning container reduces the intensity of smoke emissions, increases community participation, and encourages behavioral changes in waste management practices. The program also contributes to improving the quality of the living environment and supports the achievement of SDGs, particularly in environmental, health, and sustainable settlement aspects. These findings demonstrate that simple technological innovations adapted to local social conditions can serve as a model for sustainable waste management at the village level.

Data from the 2020 LFSP (Long Form Population Census) recorded a maternal mortality ratio of 189 per 100,000 live births, while the infant mortality rate was recorded at 16.85 per 1,000 live births. The causes of maternal mortality were hemorrhage, preeclampsia/eclampsia, infection, prolonged labor, and miscarriage. Meanwhile, the majority of infant deaths were due to low birth weight, asphyxia, and infection at birth. Stunting remains a particular concern in Tegal City. Various measures have been taken, and the stunting rate has decreased to around 13.8% according to data from early 2025. This PKM is expected to increase public knowledge on caring for pregnant women, women in labor, postpartum women, and newborns, as well as preventing stunting in children, thereby reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. The methods used in this activity include health education and outreach with a promotive and preventive approach, targeting pregnant women and mothers with infants and toddlers. Community service was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Boegenvil Health Center in Cabawan Village, Tegal City, with 53 participants. The results of this activity showed an increase in the level of knowledge of the participants, from 11 people with a good level of knowledge to 41 people after receiving counseling, with 3 participants still having a low level of knowledge.

Infrastructure expansion has been increasingly recognized as a transformative force shaping the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of coastal communities. This study investigates the effects of major infrastructure development specifically ports and toll roads on social mobility and religious practices within the traditional fishing communities of Bengkalis Island. Using a qualitative design, data were collected through field observations, in-depth interviews with fisherfolk, local leaders, and religious figures, as well as reviews of regional development policies. The findings reveal that new infrastructure has introduced shifts in livelihood patterns, encouraging economic diversification beyond traditional fishing activities. These shifts contribute to both upward and horizontal mobility, altering long-standing social hierarchies within the community. Moreover, the changing economic landscape influences religious life: traditional maritime rituals experience reduced centrality, while formalized religious organizations gain greater authority and participation. Infrastructure development also increases exposure to external cultural influences, accelerating negotiations of religious identity and modern interpretations of faith. Overall, this study argues that infrastructure projects function not only as physical catalysts of development but also as sociocultural drivers that reshape belief systems, communal relations, and the lived realities of traditional fishing populations. The research highlights the necessity of adopting development strategies sensitive to local contexts and cultural continuity.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has had a significant impact on public health behavior, including the increasing consumption of health supplements as an effort to strengthen immunity. This study aims to describe the level of knowledge of the people of Gedongan Village RT 01 RW 05 regarding the use of health supplements during the pandemic. Health supplements are defined as products that contain vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal ingredients to support the immune system. The study used a descriptive approach with a survey method, involving 106 respondents who were selected purposively. Primary data was obtained through a structured questionnaire that had been validated, then analyzed descriptively. The results showed that the majority of respondents had a level of knowledge in the sufficient category (54%), followed by the poor category (25%) and the good category (21%). Respondents understood the benefits of supplements as a nutritional supplement, but knowledge related to rules of use, appropriate dosage, and potential side effects was limited. Demographic factors such as age, education, and type of work have an effect on knowledge levels, where respondents of productive age, secondary education, and work with cognitive demands show better understanding. The study concludes the need for continuous health education through health workers, especially pharmacists, with an approach according to demographic characteristics to encourage the use of supplements in a rational, safe, and appropriate manner.

Status gizi ibu dan anak merupakan indikator penting kesehatan masyarakat dan berperan besar dalam pencegahan anemia, kekurangan energi kronis (KEK), dan stunting. Rendahnya literasi gizi serta keterbatasan kemandirian ibu dalam melakukan deteksi dini status gizi masih menjadi tantangan di tingkat komunitas. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran ibu mengenai gizi seimbang serta kemampuan deteksi dini status gizi ibu dan anak melalui edukasi berbasis teknologi informasi. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi tahap persiapan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Persiapan dilakukan melalui observasi awal dan pengembangan media edukasi digital. Pelaksanaan dilakukan dengan penyuluhan langsung, diskusi interaktif, serta pengenalan aplikasi edukasi gizi dan deteksi dini pertumbuhan anak. Evaluasi dilakukan menggunakan pre-test dan post-test untuk menilai perubahan tingkat pengetahuan peserta. Kegiatan ini melibatkan 22 ibu sebagai peserta. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan yang signifikan, ditandai dengan meningkatnya jumlah peserta pada kategori pengetahuan baik dan tidak ditemukannya lagi peserta dengan kategori pengetahuan kurang setelah intervensi. Peserta menunjukkan antusiasme dan komitmen untuk menerapkan prinsip gizi seimbang dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Edukasi gizi seimbang berbasis teknologi informasi terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan literasi gizi ibu dan berpotensi mendukung deteksi dini masalah gizi secara mandiri. Kegiatan ini direkomendasikan untuk diintegrasikan secara berkelanjutan dalam program kesehatan ibu dan anak di tingkat komunitas.

The Great Mosque of Banten is a historical heritage that reflects cultural acculturation and the glory of Islam in the Indonesian archipelago. This study aims to analyze the forms of collaboration between the government, local communities, and site managers in preserving the Great Mosque of Banten using the Collaborative Governance theory by Ansell and Gash (2007). A descriptive qualitative approach was applied through interviews, field observations, and document studies conducted in the Great Mosque area. The findings reveal that collaboration among stakeholders has not yet reached optimal levels due to limited communication, trust gaps, and conflicting interests. Nevertheless, functional cooperation has emerged through joint activities in sanitation, security, and tour guide training. Based on the five indicators of the collaborative process, direct communication (face to face dialogue) and trust building remain major challenges, while shared understanding between government agencies, the foundation, and the community has begun to develop. This study highlights the importance of sustainable collaborative governance in preserving the religious, historical, and social values of the Great Mosque of Banten while supporting the welfare of the surrounding community.  

This study aims to examine the effect of microcredit on the level of community welfare in Kecamatan Sumbawa, with study locations in Kelurahan Pekat and Brang Bara. Microcredit is positioned as one of the strategic instruments in efforts to empower the economy of low-income communities, especially through increasing access to financing, income generation, and social welfare. This research uses a quantitative approach with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method based on Partial Least Square (PLS). The study population consisted of 100 micro-entrepreneurs in the two villages who had received microcredit from local financial institutions. The variables analyzed include ease of credit access (X1), credit repayment (X2), income (Y), and community welfare (Z) which acts as a mediating variable. The results of the analysis show that easy access to microcredit does not have a significant effect on income or community welfare. In contrast, the variable of microcredit repayment has a positive and significant effect on community welfare. In addition, income also has a positive and significant influence on welfare, indicating that an increase in income is a key factor in determining the economic and social welfare of microcredit recipient households. This finding confirms that the success of the microcredit program is more influenced by the effectiveness of the management and sustainability of the credit repayment system, rather than solely by the ease of access to financing.  

Effective village development through the Village Development Planning Consultative Forum (MusrenbangDes) relies heavily on active community involvement, ensuring that planned programs reflect their needs and expectations. This study aimed to determine the effect of community participation on village development planning in Pondok Village, Babadan District, Ponorogo Regency. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 84 respondents and analyzed using simple linear regression. A quantitative approach was used as the survey method. The results showed that community participation and village development planning were quite good. With a Cronbach's Alpha value of 0.889, validity and reliability tests indicated that the instrument was valid and reliable. The relationship between variables was linear, normally distributed, and no heteroscedasticity was found in the classical assumption test. Simple linear regression results indicated that community participation had a significant influence on village development planning. With  regression coefficient of 0.787 and a significance value of p < 0.001, community participation was responsible for 53.1% of the variation in village development planning. This is shown by the coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.531. Therefore, to improve village development plans through MusrenbangDes, community participation is crucial. Village governments must prioritize increasing sustainable participation at each stage of the planning process.

This study is motivated by the position of traditional music as a cultural element that not only functions aesthetically but also plays an important role in constructing social meaning, symbolism, and collective identity within a community. This article aims to examine the social meaning and function of Tagonggong music in the Tulude tradition of the Sangihe community in Londoun Village as a diaspora community. The research uses a qualitative method with a cultural ethnographic approach through participatory observation, unstructured interviews with traditional elders, Tagonggong players, and community leaders, as well as documentation. Data analysis was conducted descriptively and interpretatively using Alan P. Merriam's theoretical framework on the function of music. The results of the study show that Tagonggong music has a multidimensional function in the Tulude tradition, including symbolic communication, emotional expression, representation of cultural identity, reinforcement of social norms, and social integration and cohesion within the community.Tagonggong not only functions as an accompaniment to ceremonies, but also as a sacred musical instrument that connects the relationship between humans, ancestors, and God, while also marking the space and time of the ceremony. This finding confirms that Tagonggong is a living cultural archive that preserves the collective memory and ethnic identity of the Sangihe community in exile. Implicitly, this research enriches Indonesian ethnomusicology studies by positioning traditional music as an active social text in maintaining the cultural structure and solidarity of the communities that support it.

The health of pregnant and breastfeeding women is a crucial determinant of the quality of future generations, particularly during the first 1,000 days of life. However, nutritional problems, such as deficiencies in iron, protein, and essential vitamins, remain prevalent in many regions, especially in rural areas. These conditions may increase the risk of anemia, impaired fetal growth, and reduced maternal and child health outcomes. This community service program aimed to improve the nutritional status as well as the knowledge and awareness of pregnant and breastfeeding women regarding the importance of balanced nutrition in Sukorejo Village, Bojonegoro Regency. The program was implemented through the provision of free balanced nutritious meals tailored to the nutritional needs of pregnant and breastfeeding women, accompanied by health education activities, including counseling sessions and interactive discussions on healthy dietary patterns, food hygiene, and anemia prevention. Program evaluation was conducted through participatory observation and participant feedback. The results indicated an improvement in participants’ understanding of balanced nutrition and positive behavioral changes in daily food selection and consumption. This community service initiative is expected to serve as a sustainable model for improving maternal and child health and preventing nutritional problems at the village level.

Public legal awareness is an important element in realizing an orderly, just, and law-based social life, as it enables citizens to understand and properly carry out their rights and obligations. In Mekarjaya Village, Gantar District, Indramayu Regency, a low level of public understanding of the hierarchy of laws and regulations is still evident, which has the potential to cause errors in the application of law within families and communities. This condition indicates the need for systematic, contextual, and easily understood legal socialization. This Community Service Program aims to improve the understanding of members of the Paguyuban Istri Peduli regarding the hierarchy of laws and regulations, while strengthening their role as agents for disseminating legal information within the surrounding community. The method employed is descriptive qualitative with a participatory approach through the delivery of materials, interactive discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and joint reflection. Data were collected through direct observation, oral question-and-answer sessions, and participant feedback forms. The results show an increase in participants’ understanding, high levels of participation in discussions, and the ability to relate legal concepts to real conditions. These findings confirm that participatory-based legal socialization is effective in enhancing public legal awareness and encouraging active community involvement at the local level.

The development of Islamic finance in Indonesia shown significant growth as alternative financial system based Islamic principles. Data from Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) shows the number of Hajj savings accounts reached 5.5 million accounts as of November 2024 and increased to 6.33 million in July 2025. This growth reflects the high level of public enthusiasm in preparing for Hajj funds early on through Islamic financial institutions. In various regions of South Sumatra, BSI has become one of the institutions widely used by the public to open Hajj savings accounts due to its service network and ease of access. The village of Pagar Banyu has great potential for increasing the use of Sharia-based Hajj savings, particularly through the dissemination of information about BSI products. Through appropriate outreach activities, the public can understand wadiah contracts, the benefits of hajj savings, and the process of opening an account and registering for a hajj quota. In this context, Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) plays an important role as it is one of the largest Islamic banks. The target audience for this outreach activity is the general public in Pagar Banyu Village, Pagaralam City, South Sumatra Province. This study aims to improve Islamic financial literacy among people Pagar Banyu Village, particularly regarding Hajj savings at BSI, by providing practical understanding of how to open a Hajj savings account, requirements, procedures, and benefits, and encouraging community to start planning for pilgrimage by saving gradually and building awareness of importance of managing finances in accordance with Islamic principles.

The rapid development of communication technology in the digital era has had a significant impact on people's interaction patterns. One of the important aspects in this case is its influence on communication behavior, both in social, economic, and political life. The Electronic Information and Transaction Law (UU ITE) which was passed in Indonesia in 2008, acts as a regulation to regulate the use of communication technology, especially in cyberspace, with the aim of protecting the public from misuse of technology such as defamation, fraud, and hate speech. This research aims to analyze how the influence of the ITE Law on changes in community interaction patterns in digital space, both positively and negatively. Research results show that although the ITE Law provides a clear legal framework, there are challenges in its implementation that have the potential to hinder freedom of opinion and change the way people interact online. On the other hand, this regulation also spurs the public to be more careful and responsible in communicating through digital platforms.  

The main problem in Longko Village is the low utilization of coconut husk waste due to limited community knowledge and processing skills, resulting in the waste being discarded or burned without economic value. This Community Service Program aimed to empower the community through innovative processing of coconut husk into environmentally friendly and marketable broom products. The program employed a participatory approach consisting of observation, socialization, technical training, mentoring, and evaluation, involving six participants from farming households and housewives. Evaluation was conducted by assessing participants’ skills and the quality of the products produced. The results showed a significant improvement in participants’ technical competencies, as indicated by an increase in knowledge from 30% to 90% and practical skills from 25% to 80%. Most participants were able to independently produce at least one coconut husk broom with acceptable functional quality. Furthermore, the program enhanced participants’ understanding of the economic potential of coconut husk and created opportunities for sustainable household-based enterprises utilizing local resources.

This study aims to identify and analyze the contribution of the Mosque Welfare Board in improving the religious attitudes of the community around Ar-Ridha Mosque, Titipapan. This research employed a qualitative approach with data collection techniques including interviews with informants and documentation studies. The results indicate that many mosques are still only used as places for ritual worship and have not been optimized as facilities for empowering the Islamic capacity of the surrounding community. In fact, mosques should not only function as places for congregational prayers but also serve as centers for social, economic, and educational development. At Ar-Ridha Mosque, the utilization of facilities and infrastructure as well as activity management has not been optimal, which affects the comfort and participation of the congregation. Therefore, greater seriousness and responsibility from the mosque administrators are needed to ensure that the mosque functions effectively as a center for fostering the community’s religious development.

Evaluation of training programs at the UPT Balai Latihan Kerja (BLK) in East Java has become an essential component in measuring the success of competency-based training implementation that aligns with labor market needs. This study applies the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method to answer the research questions regarding the effectiveness of training programs at UPT Balai Latihan Kerja (BLK) in East Java in improving work competencies, the evaluation models used in BLK training programs, and the challenges documented in the design of the evaluation studies. The literature search was conducted through Google Scholar using inclusion and exclusion criteria, guided by the research questions determined by the researcher, and a three-point Quality Assessment framework to assess the methodological rigor and contribution of each journal's evaluation results. From the five journals analyzed, the key findings indicate that BLK training programs in East Java are relevant to workforce development needs and implemented based on the Competency-Based Curriculum (Kurikulum Berbasis Kompetensi/KBK). This study contributes important insights to the understanding of vocational program evaluation at BLK, highlighting that current evaluation approaches possess structured and relevant implementation foundations, and generate a positive impact in supporting the improvement of work competencies among BLK participants and alumni, particularly in the East Java region.

Pasar merupakan bagian penting dalam perkembangan arsitektur pembangunan sebuah kota di Indonesia. Tidak hanya berperan dalam aspek ekonomi, pasar juga berperan dalam aspek sosial budaya masyarakat di wilayahnya. Pentingnya peran pasar tradisional ini direspon pemerintah melalui pelbagai program revitalisasi agar lebih mengikuti konteks zaman dan tidak kalah bersaing dengan jenis pasar yang lain. Namun permasalahan yang baru muncul setelah program revitalisasi dilaksanakan terutama menurunnya transaksi ekonomi dan tingkat keramaian di pasar. Revitalisasi Pasar Prawirotaman menjadi kasus yang diteliti pada permasalahan ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi pola perilaku pengguna pasar tradisional untuk mengetahui tingkat optimalisasi fungsi ruang bangunan pasar. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah pemetaan perilaku pengguna pasar melalui place-centered mapping dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa pola perilaku pengguna memiliki jumlah frekuensi kegiatan berbeda di setiap lantainya dan pemilihan elemen aksesibilitas oleh pengguna bersifat langsung dan terarah sehingga mempengaruhi tingkat optimalisasi fungsi ruang.

The rapid advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has accelerated the digital transformation of public services, including land administration. However, public complaint services at the Land Office of Southwest Sumba Regency still encounter challenges such as unstructured complaint procedures, manual data processing, risk of data loss, and limited public access to clear information. These issues highlight the need for an innovative and accessible complaint information system. This study aims to design and implement a chatbot-based public complaint service information system to enhance accessibility, transparency, and service effectiveness. A qualitative research method with a system development approach was applied. Data were obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation. The system was developed using a rule-based approach with a Finite State Machine (FSM) algorithm and implemented through the Typebot.io platform. The findings indicate that the chatbot provides structured, consistent, and user-friendly information, reduces manual workload, and improves public readiness before submitting complaints directly, while supporting future integration and system enhancement.

Pusat Kota Lama Toboali merupakan kawasan historis yang menyimpan nilai-nilai spasial, sosial, dan budaya yang penting dalam sejarah urban Kepulauan Bangka Belitung. Transformasi yang terjadi dari masa kolonial hingga kini telah mengubah banyak elemen pembentuk citra kota yang mempengaruhi persepsi kolektif masyarakat terhadap identitas kawasan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis perubahan elemen-elemen pembentuk citra kota berdasarkan teori Kevin Lynch (paths, edges, districts, nodes, landmarks) serta bagaimana perubahan tersebut berdampak terhadap karakter kawasan. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan rasionalistik kualitatif dengan metode historis-interprektif, observasi lapangan, wawancara mendalam, cognitive mapping, dan analisis konten. Hasil penelitian diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi terhadap perencanaan kota berkelanjutan dan strategi pelestarian kawasan historis Toboali.