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This community service activity aims to improve transparency and accountability in the management of citizen contributions through the implementation of a digital reporting system based on Google Spreadsheet in the Seroja Home Residence 2 Complex. The problems previously faced were the limitations of the manual system which was slow, inefficient, and less transparent. This activity was carried out through a series of stages, namely identifying needs, preparing system designs, training administrators and residents, and assisting with implementation. The results of the activity showed that the digital reporting system was able to improve administrative efficiency, strengthen citizen participation, and form an open and collaborative governance culture. This activity also increases digital literacy among residents and results in social change in the form of a shift in the role of residents from recipients of information to active partners in environmental management. This finding is reinforced by recent literature showing that simple yet participatory technology can be an innovative solution in strengthening local-based community governance. This activity can be replicated in similar environments with ongoing training and mentoring support.

This study aims to analyze the level of community participation in the “Roti 7 Lapis” program (Response Time 7 Minutes of Free Fire Service) initiated by the Surabaya Fire and Rescue Department. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and Arnstein’s ladder of participation theory, the research explores citizen involvement in reporting, prevention, and early fire response. Data were collected through interviews and observations in two densely populated areas: Sidotopo Jaya and Kedung Rukem. The findings indicate that community participation has reached the "citizen control" level within the partnership stage, although it is not evenly distributed across regions. The main challenges include low public awareness, hoax reports to the 112 call center, and limited access for fire trucks due to environmental conditions. This study demonstrates that the success of the program relies not only on rapid response but also on efforts to foster meaningful community engagement. These findings contribute to the literature on participatory public policy within the context of urban emergency services.

This Study explore the study of The Bugis people’s migration from south sulawesi to East Kalimantan on their sattlement in Kutai dan Pasir from the 18th through 19th centuries. It looks at how the Buginese diaspora established independent groups, traded and developed political clouth through smart partnerships like marriages with local elites, all motivated by marine culture and economic aspirations. Internal disputes among Bugis factions, particularly over taxation and port countrol, and tentions with local authorities were frequently the results of these developments. In oder to increase their power in the area, the Dutch Colonial authorities kept an eye on these conflicts and accosianally got involved. This study emhasises how the Bugis significantly influenced power dynamics and coastal administration in East Kalimantan throughout both indigenous and colonial regimes, drawing on historical documents, open access academic sources and Buginese manuscripts.

Trade wars and protectionism have again become major issues in global economic dynamics, especially since trade tensions between the United States and China began in 2018. This research aims to analyze tariff policy as part of a protectionist strategy in the context of the political economy of bilateral trade relations. Using a qualitative approach with case studies and document analysis, data were obtained from policy reports, scientific journals, and trade statistics. The results show that tariff policies are often not purely based on economic considerations, but are also influenced by domestic political interests, industry group pressure, and global negotiation strategies. On the other hand, these policies have a significant impact on the structure of bilateral trade relations, trade volume, and global supply chains. Indonesia as a partner country is also affected, both directly through changes in export-import values, and indirectly through supply and investment disruptions. Policy implications show the importance of developing countries' preparedness in anticipating changes in global trade policies and encouraging the formulation of adaptive and competitive national strategies. This study provides recommendations for policymakers to balance national interests with global dynamics.

Waste management in urban areas such as South Jakarta remains a major challenge, particularly at the household level. This study aims to examine the role of Bank Sampah Mekar Sari in implementing circular economy principles through community-based waste management. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings show that Bank Sampah Mekar Sari functions not only as a collection point for inorganic waste but also as a center for educating and empowering residents to sort and manage waste sustainably. The practices observed, such as household-level sorting, partnerships with recycling partners, and material reuse, reflect the core principles of the circular economy. In addition, collaboration among community members, local government, and the private sector contributes to the development of a participatory waste management ecosystem. This study recommends replicating similar models in other regions and highlights the importance of regulatory and institutional support in strengthening local waste management systems.

This study examines the irreversibility of nuclear disarmament by analyzing Kazakhstan’s post-Soviet experience to identify mechanisms that constrain rearmament. Using a qualitative case study informed by Science and Technology Studies frameworks on socio-technical unmaking, the research explores discursive reframing, institutional changes, tacit knowledge erosion, material dismantlement, and governance innovations. Findings indicate that Kazakhstan’s strong political commitment, anti-nuclear identity, comprehensive international cooperation, and binding legal obligations collectively create robust barriers to reversal, while ongoing challenges include securing residual materials and managing geopolitical pressures. The study highlights the importance of multi-dimensional approaches that integrate normative drivers, sustained stewardship, adaptable agreements, and strategic partnerships to enhance enduring disarmament. These insights offer policy guidance for global efforts to reinforce irreversible pathways toward nuclear risk reduction.

This socialization activity aims to enhance students' understanding of business planning, particularly in the acrylic flower board decoration industry. The main problem faced by the community partners, who are aspiring student entrepreneurs, is the lack of practical and theoretical knowledge in designing comprehensive and applicable business plans. The proposed solution is integrated training that includes basic business planning theory, marketing strategy, financial analysis, and hands-on simulation focused on creative products. The methods used in this activity involve a combination of material presentations, group discussions, and direct practice in preparing business plans using the acrylic flower board as a case study. The results of the activity indicate a significant increase in students’ interest, understanding, and skills in the business planning process, as evidenced by higher evaluation scores before and after the training.This socialization activity aims to enhance students' understanding of business planning, particularly in the acrylic flower board decoration industry. The main problem faced by the community partners, who are aspiring student entrepreneurs, is the lack of practical and theoretical knowledge in designing comprehensive and applicable business plans. The proposed solution is integrated training that includes basic business planning theory, marketing strategy, financial analysis, and hands-on simulation focused on creative products. The methods used in this activity involve a combination of material presentations, group discussions, and direct practice in preparing business plans using the acrylic flower board as a case study. The results of the activity indicate a significant increase in students’ interest, understanding, and skills in the business planning process, as evidenced by higher evaluation scores before and after the training. 

Training in creating animated characters using the Scratch application serves as an introduction to block-based programming fundamentals that are simple, easy to operate, interactive, and engaging. This training offers promising competency outcomes, as students can further develop their skills through animated stories, games, or presentations. Since 2018, the Ministry of Education and Culture has promoted the integration of informatics education into the 2013 curriculum, including computational thinking skills, which are essential for both current and future generations. The partner for this community service training activity is the students of MTs Pembangunan Nurul Islam, located in Sarimulya, Setu, South Tangerang. This initiative is a tangible step toward implementing informatics learning through the introduction of block-based programming fundamentals. The training involved stages of introduction, instruction, and guidance in using the application. Based on observations and discussions with the partner school, several issues were identified in learning Information and Communication Technology (ICT). One of the causes is students’ lack of awareness of the importance of learning programming fundamentals, coupled with the stigma that programming is difficult, uninteresting, and boring. To address both technical and management issues, the proposed solutions in this community service program include: first, facilitating and providing guidance on the use of the Scratch application for MTs students, with the hope that they will understand basic programming without fear or difficulty. Second, offering engaging, interactive, simple, and easy-to-understand lessons on basic programming using Scratch, by providing example projects such as creating animated characters. The training program was implemented smoothly, and all participating students enthusiastically followed each stage of the training. Their motivation was encouraged to become familiar with programming, increasing their interest, understanding, and confidence in basic programming skills. The ultimate goal is to foster students' interest, knowledge, and skills while boosting their self-confidence in ICT learning, particularly in basic programming.

Smartpolitan Village is a village development concept that integrates information and communication technology (ICT) in resource management and public services to improve the quality of life of the community. For this reason, this Community Service activity is entitled "Improving Television Information Literacy for Village Officials as a Means of Validating Fake News (Hoaxes) in Smartpolitan Village Wantilan, Subang Regency". The aim is to implement the Tri Dharma of Higher Education and assist partners in improving their ability to develop an understanding of information literacy towards a Smartpolitan Village. Limited digital literacy of the community and the vulnerability of the community to the spread of hoaxes. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve the digital literacy of the community and utilize television as a medium for validating fake news so that Wantilan Village can truly become a Smartpolitan Village that is smart, informative, and resilient to hoaxes. Based on the identification of problems with partners, the team provides solutions and methods that can overcome these problems through: 1. Providing basic introductory material on fake news and how to validate information through television which is used as knowledge. 2. Providing direction in the form of material, techniques for preventing the spread of hoax news and the impacts of spreading or consuming fake news without validating it. 3. Conducting assistance in the practice of validating television media information. Based on the solutions and output targets achieved from the implementation of the PKM program on partners, village officials and residents in Wantilan Village, Cipeundeuy District, Subang Regency, the Community Service Team determined the approach method with: 1. Direction and training 2. Technical Guidance (Bimteks) 3. Mentoring

Reciprocal tariff changes imposed by the United States on its trading partner countries including Indonesia, create changes in export and import tariffs in Indonesia which result in a significant impact on the Indonesian economy, which has an impact on export and import sectors such as oil and gas, then non-oil and gas which includes processing industries, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, mining as well as consumer goods, raw / auxiliary materials, and capital goods. This research aims to analyze the impact of exports and imports in the country of Indonesia due to the reciprocal tax rate policy implemented by the United States. This research uses a qualitative approach with the type of content analysis, which involves collecting data from news articles, research reports, and relevant academic publications. The results showed that the imposition of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States against Indonesia caused an increase in imports from 2017 to 2020 by 1.38% in the consumer goods sector. On the other hand, the export side decreased in the oil and gas sector from 2017 to 2020 by 2.37% which resulted in disruption of economic stability in the global supply chain that created inflation, and increased imports in Indonesia resulted in competing local product prices with imported products so that many Indonesian manufacturing companies reduced production and terminated employment. From this research, it is expected that Indonesia will be able to maximize the opportunities that exist from the changes and challenges of global trade.

This research evaluates the direction of Indonesia's defense policy under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, taking the Indonesia-Turkey strategic partnership as the main case study. Using a qualitative approach with an instrumental case study method, this research analyzes the dynamics of military cooperation that includes key projects such as the development of the Bayraktar drone, involvement in the KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet, and collaborative submarine construction plans. The results show that these partnerships represent a strategy of defense equipment diversification and strengthening the domestic defense industry, and reflect a shift in Indonesia's strategic orientation from dependence on Western countries towards a more balanced partnership with the Global South. The findings confirm that Prabowo's defense policy shows continuity from the previous period, but also brings innovation through a more pragmatic, independent and responsive approach to regional and global security challenges.

This study aims to evaluate the extent to which service quality, store atmosphere, and the implementation of proactive strategies contribute to business strategy at CV MM Acing Jaya located in Pangkalpinang. This study uses a quantitative approach with data collection techniques through distributing questionnaires to 71 respondents consisting of customers and business partners of the company. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to test the research hypothesis consisting of three independent variables (service quality, store atmosphere, and proactive strategy) and one dependent variable (business strategy). The results showed that store atmosphere and proactive strategy had a positive and significant effect on business strategy, while service quality showed no significant effect. The findings suggest that the creation of a supportive store atmosphere and the implementation of responsive and innovative strategies are important factors in strengthening the competitiveness of ritel companies. This research provides a practical contribution for businesses in developing business strategies that are more adaptive and oriented to consumer needs.

Food security is a crucial aspect of national development that ensures the availability, affordability, and safety of food for all communities. This article examines the Indonesian government's strategies to maintain food security through public policies using a qualitative literature study approach. The study focuses on agricultural infrastructure development, productivity improvement, food diversification, strengthening distribution systems, and empowering communities and farmers. Both central and regional governments play strategic roles in formulating and implementing adaptive policies addressing challenges such as climate change, resource limitations, and food price volatility. Additionally, large budget allocations and innovative financing approaches like green bonds and public-private partnerships are key instruments supporting sustainable food security. The role of regional governments is also vital in regulation, facilitation, and community empowerment to ensure local food security. The findings indicate that integrated public policies and stakeholder synergy effectively enhance national food security comprehensively and sustainably.

Environmental issues are one of the complex issues, starting from the state of the environment itself, social-society, to the problems that occur in the environment itself, the state of a dense environment raises problems, namely regarding the waste generated by the community. However, waste is not solely a problem, waste can be reduced in volume and used as an object that can benefit the community itself, one of which is through a community empowerment program through a waste bank, through a waste bank, the community participates in efforts to reduce waste which is expected to produce useful output. The focus of this research is related to the implementation of community empowerment through the waste processing partner program. Empowerment is carried out in several stages, from the awareness, understanding, utilization to the use stage, and involves elements of equality, independence, participation and sustainability. This research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative approach with data collected from interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study state that the waste management partner program as a community empowerment effort has succeeded in significantly empowering the community's ability and opportunity to take an active role in overcoming waste problems in their environment both in terms of economy, public awareness of waste reduction and the state of the environment itself.

Business ethics form the moral foundation that guides corporate operations and stakeholder interactions, fostering trust, strengthening relationships, and promoting long-term business sustainability. In the digital industry, the application of business ethics has become increasingly critical due to the complexity of interactions among companies, partners, and customers. PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk, established through the 2021 merger of Gojek and Tokopedia, faces substantial challenges in upholding ethical principles amid the dynamic landscape of Indonesia’s digital economy. This study adopts a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing observation and literature review, to examine the extent to which the implementation of business ethics at GoTo contributes to its corporate performance. The findings indicate that consistent ethical practices significantly enhance corporate reputation, improve customer loyalty, and foster a healthy work environment. The integration of fairness, honesty, transparency, and social responsibility has proven to be critical in ensuring corporate sustainability and growth within the competitive digital industry. This study underscores the imperative for companies to systematically embed ethical principles into all operational activities in order to address evolving regulatory frameworks, market competition, and rising societal expectations.

This article discusses the profit-sharing system as one of the main pillars in Islamic economics, focusing on its ideal concept, implementation, challenges, and development opportunities in Islamic financial institutions in Indonesia. This system is based on the principles of justice, partnership, and shared responsibility through mudharabah and musyarakah contracts. Although normatively acknowledged and regulated by Islamic finance fatwas and regulations, its practical application still faces various obstacles such as low Islamic financial literacy, weak supervision, and the dominance of fixed-margin-based products. Nevertheless, digital technology development, the potential of the MSME sector, and the strengthening of Islamic financial regulations and education provide significant opportunities to promote transformation toward a more inclusive and just financial system. Therefore, synergy among financial institutions, regulators, and society is required to optimally realize the implementation of the profit-sharing system in Islamic economic practices.

Microfinance institutions can enhance the standard of living in villages through principles of justice, partnership, and mutual assistance. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with Islamic microfinance institution managers and beneficiaries in several rural areas. The findings indicate that Islamic microfinance has a positive impact on the economic well-being of rural communities, particularly by providing access to interest-free (riba-free) funding for small businesses, increasing household income, and strengthening the local economy. Furthermore, the presence of Islamic microfinance promotes more responsible economic behavior aligned with Islamic values. Financial education initiatives provided by the institutions also contribute to improving the financial literacy of villagers. In conclusion, Islamic microfinance serves as a vital tool in empowering rural communities through sustainable, fair, and Sharia-compliant economic development.

Technology-based financial innovation has led to the emergence of crowdfunding platforms, which are now expanding into the realm of Islamic finance. This study aims to examine how the principles of Islamic economics are integrated into Sharia-compliant crowdfunding practices, particularly in financing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach through literature review and case studies of several prominent Sharia crowdfunding platforms in Indonesia. The findings show that Sharia crowdfunding not only adheres to Islamic principles such as the prohibition of riba (usury) and gharar (uncertainty), but also applies concepts of justice, transparency, and partnership within contract structures. However, challenges related to Sharia financial literacy, regulation, and public trust remain significant obstacles. This study recommends enhancing Sharia financial literacy and strengthening regulations to support a sustainable Sharia crowdfunding ecosystem.

This article explores the relationship between the theology of Christian Religious Education (CRE) and the Church in contributing to relevant, contextual, and transformative theological education. The Church, as a community of faith and spiritual institution, plays a strategic role in shaping theological understanding through teaching, discipleship, and ministry. Meanwhile, CRE within the formal education system is tasked with delivering Christian values through pedagogical and academic approaches. In an era shaped by secularism, pluralism, and technological advancement, both challenges and opportunities arise for CRE and the Church to collaborate meaningfully. Through literature review and theological analysis, this article identifies key challenges such as the gap between theory and practice, limited human resources, and the influence of popular culture that often contradicts Christian values. On the other hand, significant opportunities exist, including the use of digital technology, the strengthening of faith-based character education, and the implementation of contextual approaches to theological teaching. The article affirms the importance of a strategic partnership between the Church and CRE in developing theological education that not only informs the mind but also transforms lives through strong Christian character in everyday contexts.

The community service activity was carried out in Lima Puluh Subdistrict, Batu Bara Regency. The partner in this activity was the Regional Development Planning, Research, and Development Agency. The main problem faced by the partner is the absence of an official slaughterhouse building in Batu Bara Regency. Until now, only independently managed slaughterhouses owned by the community have been used as animal slaughtering facilities. However, these slaughterhouses can only accommodate a limited number of slaughters. Moreover, issues related to poor meat hygiene and cross-contamination during slaughtering and packaging processes for consumer distribution are still frequently encountered. The solution to this problem is to establish an official slaughterhouse in Batu Bara Regency that meets both administrative and technical requirements. The purpose of this activity is to provide understanding to the community and stakeholders regarding the utilization of an official slaughterhouse and the importance of having a standardized slaughterhouse. The expected outcomes of this community service activity are: (1) to increase public knowledge in Batu Bara Regency regarding the importance of RPH utilization, (2) to enhance awareness of providing meat that is Safe, Healthy, Whole, and Halal (ASUH), and (3) to provide recommendations to the local government regarding the planning and development of an official slaughterhouse.