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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.

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 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.

Perubahan pola hidup masyarakat modern yang diiringi tingginya beban kerja dan mobilitas, telah meningkatkan risiko stres serta kelelahan fisik dan mental, terutama di kawasan perkotaan yang padat seperti Surabaya. Hal ini mendasari kebutuhan akan fasilitas yang tidak hanya berfokus pada perawatan fisik, namun juga mendukung pemulihan secara menyeluruh. Perancangan Wellness and Beauty Center dengan menerapkan Biophilic Architecture dapat menghadirkan ruang penyembuhan yang terintegrasi dengan alam. Proses perancangan meliputi tahapan identifikasi, studi banding, analisis, dan sintesis, guna menghadilkan konsep makro Healing Trough Nature sebagai strategi utama. Konsep ini dikembangkan menajdi konsep mikro yang mencakup desain ruang interaksi dengan alam, bentuk bangunan organik, dan tatanan lahan yang menyatu dengan lansekap di sekitarnya. Rancangan yang dihasilkan meliputi fasilitas spa, perawatan kecantikan, yoga, meditasi, pusat kebugaran, dan area relaksasi yang terhubung secara efektif. Bangunan dirancang adaptif terhadap karakter tapak dengan komposisi massa lengkung yang selaras terhadap orientasi visual dan fungsi ruang, sehingga mampu emnciptakan harmoni serta atmosfer yang dapat menennagkan bagi pengunjung.

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.  

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.

Budaya Noken memiliki arti kehidupan yang baik bagi masyarakat Papua dan telah ditetapkan sebagai warisan budaya tak benda oleh United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) yang merupakan cinderamata kerajinan tangan dan diminati oleh wisatawan yang berkunjung ke Papua. Sebagai Ibu Kota Provinsi, Jayapura memiliki banyak pengrajin noken yang memasarkan karyanya di trotoar dan hal tersebut mengakibatkan fungsinya tidak efisien karena belum adanya fasilitas yang dapat mewadahi kegiatan tersebut. Desain kawasan mengedepankan kenyamanan pengrajin dengan menonjolkan suasana tempat awal mula lahirnya budaya noken yaitu Arsitektur Tradisional Honai. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif sehingga menghasilkan desain Kawasan Wisata Budaya Noken yang dapat mewadahi kegiatan berbudaya yang sesuai dengan suasana tradisional daerah Papua dan nyaman bagi pengguna.

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.

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh promosi, kemudahan transaksi dan kepercayaan terhadap menggunakan SPayLater. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh masyarakat Generasi Z (usia 18-29 tahun) di Kota Semarang yang menggunakan layanan SPayLater. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 100 orang yang tersebar di 5 kecamatan yaitu Gunungpati, Banyumanik, Gajahmungkur, Tembalang, dan Pedurungan dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling dan proporsional random sampling. variabel eksogen (bebas) terdiri dari promosi, kemudahan transaksi,dan kepercayaan,yang mempengaruhi variabel endogen (terikat), yaitu keputusan pembelian. Teknik analisis yang digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi pengaruh tersebut adalah analisis regresi linier. Hasil analisis data, diketahui bahwa variabel eksogen yang meliputi promosi, kemudahan transaksi, dan kepercayaan memiliki dampak searah dan berarti secara statistik terhadap penggunaan SPayLater dengan nilai signifikansi lebih kecil dari 0,05. Artinya Peningkatan promosi, kemudahan transaksi, dan kepercayaan terbukti mendorong penggunaan SPayLater di kalangan Gen Z Kota Semarang.

Hypertension is a public health problem that requires educational approaches and nonpharmacological interventions. This community service activity aimed to improve knowledge and support community-based hypertension management through health education, hypertension exercise, and cucumber juice therapy in RT 03 RW 08 Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta. The activity was conducted in three stages. The preparation stage included site selection, door-to-door screening of individuals with hypertension, which identified 32 hypertensive residents, obtaining informed consent, and preparing the instruments. The implementation stage consisted of hypertension education with pre-test and post-test knowledge assessments, as well as demonstrations of hypertension exercise and cucumber juice preparation involving 29 participants. Participants were encouraged to perform the exercise and consume cucumber juice regularly for seven days at home. The evaluation stage assessed changes in blood pressure after the intervention. The results showed improved knowledge and reduced blood pressure in most participants. This activity was effective in supporting hypertension management in the community.

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.

The land conflict between the Pandumaan-Sipituhuta indigenous community and PT Toba Pulp Lestari is a form of agrarian conflict involving claims to control customary territory and corporate interests. This study aims to analyze the role of the Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN) in this conflict. The approach used was qualitative with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews and documentation studies. The results of the study indicate that AMAN plays a significant role in various aspects, such as legal assistance, mass mobilization, community organizing, legal education, and village deliberations. In addition, AMAN also builds networks with various parties to strengthen the bargaining position of indigenous communities. Through these roles, AMAN has succeeded in increasing the bargaining power of the Pandumaan-Sipituhuta indigenous community in facing the conflict with PT Toba Pulp Lestari. This study confirms that advocacy organizations such as AMAN have a crucial role in fighting for the rights of indigenous communities in land disputes, as well as being agents of change in resolving agrarian conflicts.

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.

This research examines the behavior of local communities in Teluk Bakau, Bintan, in managing marine resources through the practice of nesting, which represents an important form of local wisdom that has been passed down through generations. The background of this research is the increasing challenges faced by Indonesia's coastal areas, including marine pollution, environmental degradation, and the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems. The aim of the study was to understand community behavior patterns in nesting activities and to analyze their impact on the sustainability of the marine ecosystem. The methods used included structured observations supported by purposive and random sampling techniques to obtain representative data. The results showed that the community conducts nesting activities during low tides; however, yields have decreased due to pollution and unstable market prices. In addition, community knowledge regarding the ecological benefits of seagrass ecosystems remains limited. The conclusions emphasize the importance of education programs and sustainable marine resource management to enhance environmental awareness and improve the welfare of local communities.

Flood disasters that struck Cikahuripan Village significantly affected the physical, psychological, and learning motivation conditions of elementary school students, particularly at SD N 1 Cikahuripan. In the post-disaster period, students experienced a decline in learning motivation caused by psychological trauma, loss of a sense of security, and limited learning facilities. This Community Service Program (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat/PkM) aimed to restore students’ psychological conditions while strengthening their learning motivation through an integrated psychosocial and pedagogical approach. The implementation methods included an initial assessment of students’ conditions, trauma healing activities based on play therapy, and the application of Fun Learning methods combined with the “Tree of Dreams” activity to rebuild students’ intrinsic motivation. The program was conducted from 15 to 22 November 2025 and involved 31 elementary school students as well as teachers as sustainability partners. The evaluation results showed significant positive changes, indicated by increased cheerfulness, active participation, confidence in social interaction, and improved learning focus among students. In addition, teachers’ capacity to implement trauma-sensitive teaching practices also improved. This program demonstrates that post-disaster learning motivation recovery requires a holistic approach integrating psychological and academic recovery, and it has the potential to serve as a replicable model for educational interventions in disaster-prone areas.

This study aims to analyze the factors influencing people's decisions to use a Home Ownership Credit (KPR) with a murabahah contract at a sharia bank in Tebing Tinggi City. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection techniques through observation, in depth interviews, and documentation of people who have used the murabahah KPR product. Informants were selected purposively to obtain relevant and in depth data. The results show that people's decisions are influenced by several main factors, including compliance with sharia principles, price transparency, certainty of fixed installments, ease of financing processes, promotions conducted by the bank, housing location, and the brand image of the sharia bank. The murabahah contract is considered to provide clarity of profit margins from the start and stability of installment payments throughout the financing period, thereby increasing public security and trust. These findings indicate that consistent application of sharia principles and appropriate marketing strategies play a significant role in increasing public interest in sharia housing financing products.

Pemanfaatan lahan kosong di wilayah perdesaan sering kali belum optimal akibat rendahnya pemahaman masyarakat terhadap fungsi ruang terbuka hijau dan konsep desain lanskap. Desa Suka Makmur, Kabupaten Pohuwato, merupakan salah satu wilayah yang memiliki lahan terbuka cukup luas namun berada dalam kondisi gersang dan belum tertata. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat mengenai pemanfaatan lahan kosong melalui sosialisasi dan edukasi desain lanskap ruang terbuka hijau sebagai upaya awal pembangunan lingkungan yang berkelanjutan. Metode yang digunakan adalah KKN-PAR (Participatory Action Research) dengan tahapan identifikasi awal, sosialisasi dan edukasi, serta evaluasi perubahan pemahaman masyarakat. Evaluasi dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner pre-test dan post-test terhadap 24 responden. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman masyarakat pada seluruh indikator yang diukur, meliputi fungsi ruang terbuka hijau, manfaat ekologis dan sosial, serta konsep dasar desain lanskap. Peningkatan pemahaman ini mengindikasikan terjadinya perubahan perilaku awal masyarakat pada aspek kognitif. Hasil pengabdian ini menegaskan bahwa pendekatan edukatif berbasis partisipasi masyarakat efektif dalam membangun kesadaran lingkungan dan dapat menjadi landasan bagi pengelolaan ruang terbuka hijau yang berkelanjutan di wilayah perdesaan.

Limited access to adequate housing remains a major challenge for low-income households in Indonesia, including in Banyumas Regency. The subsidized housing program has been implemented as a public policy instrument to improve housing affordability while enhancing social and economic welfare. This study aims to analyze the role of subsidized housing in improving housing access and the economic conditions of low-income communities in Banyumas Regency. The research adopts a qualitative approach using a documentation study method by collecting and analyzing policy documents, official government reports, scholarly journal articles, and relevant publications related to subsidized housing and the socio-economic conditions of low-income households. Data analysis was conducted through content analysis to interpret the role of subsidized housing based on indicators of housing affordability and household economic impacts. The findings indicate that subsidized housing significantly reduces the housing cost burden of low-income households from levels exceeding the affordability threshold to a more economically manageable range. The reduction in housing expenditure contributes positively to household economic stability by allowing savings and reallocation of income toward productive needs such as education, healthcare, and financial security. However, the effectiveness of subsidized housing in improving economic outcomes is still influenced by location and accessibility of housing areas. This study concludes that subsidized housing plays a crucial role in expanding housing access and improving the economic conditions of low-income communities, while requiring integrated and sustainable policy support to maximize its long-term benefits.

This study aims to analyze the strategic management of disaster services in handling flood-affected communities in Surabaya City. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with an analytical framework of strategic management theory according to Wheelen and Hunger (2008), which includes four main stages: environmental observation, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and evaluation and control. Data were obtained through documentation studies, field observations, and secondary data searches from official reports from the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), and relevant online sources. The results show that the BPBD of East Java Province has implemented a systematic strategic management cycle in disaster services. During the environmental observation stage, the BPBD was able to identify the main threat in the form of the dominance of hydrometeorological disasters, particularly floods. During the strategy formulation stage, the BPBD established a mission, objectives, and strategic policies focused on disaster risk reduction, increasing community preparedness, and strengthening cross-sectoral coordination. Strategy implementation is realized through mitigation, preparedness, and emergency response programs, as well as the utilization of early warning systems and command centers. Meanwhile, evaluation and control are carried out continuously through monitoring disaster events and adjusting policies based on actual conditions in the field. The flood-affected community management strategy demonstrates a responsive and collaborative approach, despite still facing structural challenges such as tidal flooding and limited drainage infrastructure. This study concludes that implementing strategic management based on the theory of Wheelen and Hunger (2008) can improve the effectiveness of disaster services, but requires strengthening long-term mitigation and community empowerment.

Kinerja guru merupakan faktor kunci dalam peningkatan mutu pembelajaran di sekolah. Namun, masih terdapat keterbatasan pemahaman guru terhadap manajemen sekolah dan penerapan disiplin kerja yang berdampak pada optimalisasi kinerja. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru melalui pelatihan manajemen sekolah dan pembinaan disiplin guru di SMP Negeri 03 Limboto Barat. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan partisipatif melalui pelatihan, diskusi, praktik, dan pendampingan. Pengukuran kinerja guru dilakukan menggunakan angket sebelum dan sesudah pelatihan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman manajemen sekolah dari 62% menjadi 82%, pengelolaan pembelajaran dari 65% menjadi 85%, serta disiplin kerja guru dari 60% menjadi 80%. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa integrasi pelatihan manajemen sekolah dan pembinaan disiplin guru efektif dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru secara berkelanjutan.