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The rise of the phenomenon of early marriage in Indonesia is the background to the birth of Republic of Indonesia Law number 16 of 2019 concerning marriage and the compilation of Islamic law, which sets the age limit for marriage to 19 years. The reality is that in society there are many cases asking to be able to get married and have it officially registered, which has led to the existence of a marriage dispensation. Marriage dispensation is permitted by law by considering positive matters. The aim of this study is to determine the long-term impact of early marriage on the welfare of individuals, families and society. The method used is qualitative, data collection is carried out by interviews, direct observation and also data related to the theme. Using this method will make it easier to observe phenomena in society regarding marriage dispensations. The data analysis used was an inductive method (Creswell, 1994). The results obtained were that the marriage dispensation from a legal perspective did not conflict with Law 16 of 2019. The granting of marriage dispensations was carried out by considering the impact. From a sociological perspective, our society views early marriage as something normal and often forgets the impact of child marriage. Marriage dispensation is a rational choice, even though the risks faced are very high. Therefore, it is necessary to increase public awareness of promiscuity and return to the essence of marriage.

This study aims to examine various factors that influence customers' engagement in choosing the Cicil Emas product as a form of long-term investment at Bank Muamalat Purwokerto. This research is based on the increasing trend of gold investment in the community caused by the increase in gold prices and awareness of the importance of halal investment according to sharia principles. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation of Bank Muamalat Purwokerto. The results show that customer interest is influenced by several main factors, namely trust in sharia principles through the murabahah contract, a positive perception of gold as a stable investment asset, the ease of installment procedures that are flat and transparent, and the efficiency of the payment system through autodebit. In addition, social factors such as family recommendations and active promotions from the marketing department also strengthen customer interest. From the SWOT analysis, it was found that the main strength of this product lies in Bank Muamalat's reputation as a pioneering sharia bank and a stable installment system, while its main weaknesses are limited physical gold stocks and low public investment literacy. With increasing public awareness of sharia investment and the large market potential in Purwokerto, the Cicil Emas product has strong prospects for continued growth as a safe and Islamically-compliant long-term investment instrument.

The rapid development of digital technology has increased the risk of privacy violations and cybercrimes targeting personal data. This study aims to analyze the role of criminal law in personal data protection and the prevention of cybercrimes in Indonesia, as well as to identify the challenges and strategies for strengthening law enforcement in the digital era. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a juridical-normative method through library research on regulations, particularly Law Number 27 of 2022 concerning Personal Data Protection (PDP Law), as well as related academic literature. The results of the study show that criminal law serves a dual function, acting as a repressive tool through the imposition of criminal sanctions on offenders, and as a preventive instrument in enhancing compliance with data security standards. Although the PDP Law provides a strong legal foundation, its implementation still faces challenges such as the suboptimal functioning of data protection institutions, limited capacity of law enforcement officers, and low public awareness of digital ethics. This study recommends institutional strengthening, enhancement of law enforcement human resource capacity, as well as public education and cross-sectoral synergy to create an effective and sustainable data protection system. Thus, criminal law plays a central role in safeguarding personal data and preventing cybercrimes in Indonesia.

Independent Community Service Program (KKN) is a form of student community service that aims to apply knowledge practically in the field. This activity was carried out by students of the University of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra with the theme "Building Student Financial Awareness Through Education and Socialization in Schools. " This program aims to improve financial understanding among students from Elementary and High Schools in Perkebunan Gunung Melayu Village, Rahuning District, Asahan Regency. The methods applied include interactive socialization, educational games, and quizzes to stimulate students' interest and understanding of the importance of saving and managing finances from an early age. The results of this activity show that students begin to recognize the basic concepts of financial management, including how to distinguish between needs and desires, the significance of saving, and the application of Islamic financial principles in daily routines. In addition, this activity also serves to increase public understanding of the importance of financial education for children. The main element that facilitates the implementation of activities is support from educational institutions, village governments, and local communities, while the main challenge faced is the lack of attention of elementary school students caused by their habits that still prefer to play. Overall, this KKN program has a positive impact on increasing students' financial awareness and has the potential to be a simple financial education model at the elementary and secondary school levels

Child exploitation is a serious issue that threatens the fulfillment of children's fundamental rights and impacts their physical, psychological, and social development. This study aims to analyze the role of law in preventing child exploitation through an examination of regulations and criminal law enforcement in Indonesia. The method used is normative juridical research with a descriptive qualitative approach, supported by empirical data from interviews with law enforcement officers and child protection agencies. The results of the study indicate that although Indonesia has a comprehensive regulatory framework, such as Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection and Law Number 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice System, its implementation still faces various challenges. These obstacles include weak coordination among institutions, limited capacity of law enforcement officers, low public awareness, and the persistent social stigma against child victims. This study emphasizes the importance of strengthening the capacity of officers, applying a restorative approach, fostering synergy among institutions, and public education to build an effective, integrative, and sustainable child protection system.

This research aims to analyze the forms of legal protection for consumers in the case of illegal cosmetic circulation in the Traditional Market of Moluo Village, Kwandang District, North Gorontalo Regency, and to examine the roles of the Health Department and the Gorontalo Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BBPOM) in supervising and guiding business actors. The research method used is empirical legal research with a non-doctrinal qualitative approach, thru interviews with sellers, consumers, and supervisory authorities, as well as field observations and document studies. The research results show that the majority of vendors in the market already understand the importance of a distribution permit from BPOM and choose to sell legal products, although in practice illegal cosmetics are still found due to high consumer demand for instant results. The main obstacle lies in consumers who are often aware of the dangers of illegal cosmetics but still purchase them. BPOM Gorontalo implements legal protection thru two channels: preventive measures such as socialization, education, and routine inspections, and repressive measures such as legal action in accordance with Article 435 of Law Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health. The implications of this research confirm the need for more comprehensive legal protection strategies with cross-agency collaboration, increased public legal literacy, and consumer empowerment to make them more critical in product selection.

Stunting is one of the chronic nutritional problems that remains a serious challenge in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas. This condition not only affects children's physical growth but also their cognitive development and long-term productivity. The low level of public awareness regarding balanced nutrition and proper parenting practices is a major factor contributing to the high prevalence of stunting. Therefore, community empowerment through village forums as a platform for advocacy, education, and cross-sector collaboration is essential. This activity aims to enhance the capacity of village communities to understand, prevent, and address stunting through participatory approaches. The methods applied include training for posyandu cadres, group discussions, and the establishment of village stunting forums involving community leaders, health workers, and local government officials. The results indicate a significant improvement in public knowledge and awareness regarding stunting prevention. The village forum also serves as a coordination center for policy advocacy and the implementation of nutrition programs at the local level. Thus, community empowerment through village forums has proven to be an effective strategy to strengthen community participation and enhance synergy between government, health institutions, and local residents in reducing stunting prevalence at the village level.

In the increasingly competitive snack food industry, companies need effective marketing strategies to attract consumer attention. One commonly used strategy is utilizing Brand Ambassadors and enhancing Brand Awareness to build a positive brand image in the minds of consumers. PT Dua Kelinci, as the producer of Tos Tos Tortilla Chips, has adopted this approach by collaborating with the South Korean idol group NCT Dream as its Brand Ambassador to expand market reach and attract K-pop fans in Indonesia. The problem in this research lies in the lack of understanding regarding the extent to which Brand Ambassador and Brand Awareness influence purchasing decisions. This study aims to determine the effect of Brand Ambassador and Brand Awareness on purchasing decisions of Tos Tos Tortilla Chips among NCT Dream fans in West Jakarta. The research method used is a quantitative approach through the distribution of questionnaires and analysis using data quality testing and multiple linear regression. The results show that both variables, Brand Ambassador and Brand Awareness, have a positive and significant influence, both partially and simultaneously, on purchasing decisions. This indicates that selecting the right public figure and maintaining a high level of Brand Awareness can increase consumer interest and purchasing decisions.  

The 2025 Nusa Nipa University Community Service Program (KKN) in Masebewa Village aims to raise public awareness of the protection of women and children through outreach, given the increasing number of cases of physical, sexual, and psychological violence that are often resolved within the family without reporting. The methods used included discussion sessions and the delivery of educational materials on legal basis (such as Law No. 23 of 2004), women's and children's rights, forms of violence, and solutions. The program was implemented over two weeks (July 14-26, 2025) in each neighborhood unit (RT), neighborhood unit (RW), parents, housewives, teenagers, youth, and children through a participatory approach.The results of the program demonstrated active community participation, increased understanding, increased courage for victims to speak out, and collective awareness for preventing and reporting violence, thus creating a safer and more caring environment in Masebewa Village.

This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to enhance public awareness of the interrelationship between poverty, unemployment, and criminality as key challenges to sustainable economic development in Mandailing Natal Regency. The program was conducted through a cross-sectoral seminar involving speakers from the District Attorney’s Office, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), and local community organizations. A total of 120 participants—including students, lecturers, village officials, and the general public—took part in the event. Evaluation was carried out using pre-test and post-test questionnaires to measure participants’ improvement in understanding. The results showed an average increase in comprehension scores from 2.84 to 4.05 on a 1–5 scale (a 42.6 percent rise). Participants demonstrated greater awareness of the structural link between economic pressures and criminal behavior. This PKM activity successfully strengthened community understanding of the importance of inter-agency synergy in addressing poverty and unemployment as preventive measures against crime. Cross-sectoral public education proved effective in fostering social awareness and serves as a replicable model for other regions.

This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to enhance public awareness of the interrelationship between poverty, unemployment, and criminality as key challenges to sustainable economic development in Mandailing Natal Regency. The program was conducted through a cross-sectoral seminar involving speakers from the District Attorney’s Office, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), and local community organizations. A total of 120 participants—including students, lecturers, village officials, and the general public—took part in the event. Evaluation was carried out using pre-test and post-test questionnaires to measure participants’ improvement in understanding. The results showed an average increase in comprehension scores from 2.84 to 4.05 on a 1–5 scale (a 42.6 percent rise). Participants demonstrated greater awareness of the structural link between economic pressures and criminal behavior. This PKM activity successfully strengthened community understanding of the importance of inter-agency synergy in addressing poverty and unemployment as preventive measures against crime. Cross-sectoral public education proved effective in fostering social awareness and serves as a replicable model for other regions.

The community service activity themed “Efforts of the GG. Subur, Bandar Selamat Residents in Maintaining Environmental Cleanliness” was carried out to increase public awareness in maintaining the cleanliness of the surrounding environment, as well as to encourage active participation in preserving environmental sustainability. This program includes household waste management, street park cleaning, and mosque cleanliness. The methods used were socialization about the importance of maintaining environmental cleanliness, mutual cooperation in cleaning the environment, and interactive discussions with local residents to explore ideas on efficient waste management methods. The results of the activity showed a positive response from the community, with active involvement in every stage of the activity, as well as the emergence of initiatives to continue the cleanliness program independently through a mutually agreed upon routine schedule of gotong royong. This program not only increases awareness about the importance of cleanliness but also strengthens social relationships among residents and fosters a sense of ownership over the environment. In conclusion, this activity successfully raised the community’s awareness of environmental cleanliness and is expected to continue as a sustainable community-based environmental management model.

This community service program aims to enhance the role of integrated health service posts (Posyandu) in monitoring child growth and development in Kenangan Baru Village, so that children in Kenangan Baru Village can grow and develop optimally. The research method used in this study was participatory action research (PAR) with a qualitative approach. This research was conducted in several stages: preparation, intervention, and evaluation. Through this community service program, it is hoped that it will make a significant contribution to improving the knowledge and skills of Posyandu cadres in monitoring child growth and development, as well as increasing parental awareness and participation in monitoring child growth and development at the Posyandu in Kenangan Baru Village. This activity also helps build community independence by increasing public awareness and participation in development activities. The Community Service Program (KKN) in Kenangan Baru Village was successfully implemented and had a positive impact on the community. Through coordination and introductions with the village office staff and Posyandu cadres, we were able to understand the existing conditions and design an appropriate work program.

Household waste management is an important issue in maintaining environmental quality in densely populated areas. This study was conducted in Bandar Selamat, Jl. Sosro Gg. Pertama, with the aim of increasing public awareness of environmentally friendly waste management practices. A descriptive qualitative approach was used, involving socialization, discussion, and waste sorting practices. The results indicated that the community responded positively, as evidenced by their active participation in the socialization efforts and their interest in utilizing organic waste for composting. However, challenges were identified, including low environmental literacy and the perception that waste management is solely the responsibility of the government. Despite these challenges, the activity succeeded in fostering a collective understanding and raising awareness about the importance of environmentally friendly household waste management. In conclusion, this initiative was successful in engaging the community, and the sustainability of the activity through continued community support is crucial for ensuring the creation of a clean and sustainable environment.

This community service activity aims to increase the added value of local food products through training in making meatballs and salted eggs in Mokoau Village, Kambu District, Kendari City. Local food ingredients such as beef and duck/chicken eggs are abundant, but their use is still limited to household consumption. The activity implementation method includes preparation, theoretical and practical training, and evaluation of training results. This activity was held from September to October 2025, involving 25 participants consisting of housewives and local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The results of the activity showed an increase in the participants' ability to process local food ingredients into products with higher economic value. The meatballs and salted eggs produced had good taste and potential to be developed as a home business. The training also increased public awareness of the importance of product hygiene and packaging. This activity contributed to community economic empowerment and strengthening local food security through food product diversification.

The Community Service Program (KKN) is a form of student community service aimed at providing tangible contributions to village development. The 2025 KKN Program of Group 04 of Pertiba University was implemented in Tukak Village, Tukak Sadai District, South Bangka Regency, with a primary focus on reforestation activities through the planting and distribution of fruit seedlings. The purpose of this activity is to increase public awareness of the importance of protecting the environment, creating green spaces, and supporting village community food security. The implementation method includes coordination with the village government, provision of seedlings, community outreach, and direct planting of fruit seedlings with village officials, related institutions, and the local community. The results of the activity showed the active involvement of the community and village officials, with the planting and distribution of 1,000 fruit seedlings to all residents of Tukak Village. This activity is expected to create long-term impacts in the form of improving environmental quality, increasing food security, and public awareness of the importance of nature conservation.

Forced marriage of children as debt repayment is an exploitative practice that violates human rights principles and child protection as stipulated in the 1945 Constitution, the Child Protection Law, and the Sexual Violence Criminal Law. This study uses a normative juridical method with a legislative and conceptual approach to examine legal views on the position of children in debt repayment, the relationship between unregistered marriages and forced marriage, and the forms of legal protection that can be provided to victims. The results of the analysis show that children cannot be used as objects of debt repayment because they are not included in the category of property according to the Civil Code, while the practice of unregistered marriage, which is often used as a shortcut, is not recognized by positive law. Forced marriage of children is classified as a form of economic and sexual exploitation that is subject to criminal sanctions. Therefore, it is necessary to limit the grounds for marriage dispensation, prohibit unregistered marriages for minors, and strengthen the implementation of regulations and public awareness campaigns to ensure the protection of children's rights and prevent similar practices in the future.

This study aims to analyze the perceptions of teachers at Pondok Pesantren Assalafiyah Nurul Hidayah Pangkalpinang regarding Islamic banking. Despite the religious background of the teachers, the findings reveal that the majority still use conventional banks due to limited knowledge about Islamic banking principles, lack of socialization, and practical reasons such as convenience and proximity. The research uses a qualitative descriptive method involving 21 teachers through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The results indicate that while the teachers have a generally positive view of Islamic banking, their understanding remains partial, particularly regarding profit-sharing mechanisms, riba prohibition, and Islamic financial products. Moreover, their interest in saving at Islamic banks is potential but requires further education and socialization to encourage real participation. This research highlights the need for more proactive promotion and financial literacy programs from Islamic banking institutions to increase public awareness, especially among religious educators, regarding the use of sharia-compliant financial services.

This study aims to analyze how the processing of village potential in increasing the original income of the village in Nebe village, Talibura District, Sikka Regency. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. The results of the study show that the management of village potential in Nebe Village has not been running optimally, which has an impact on the lack of increase in Village Original Income (PADes). This can be deduced from four main aspects: namely: The decline in public participation in paying contributions is caused by a lack of transparency and accountability in fund management, Inadequate physical market conditions, such as leaky stalls, irregular aisles, and the lack of facilities such as toilets and parking areas, are the main causes of the decline in revenue from market levies, drinking water depot business units managed by BUMDes do not reach the annual revenue target and shows a downward trend from year to year, and there is a decrease in revenue from tax revenue sharing caused by low public awareness, administrative problems such as duplication of SPPT, and the number of residents from outside the area who are not recorded.

This community service program aimed to enhance students’ pharmaceutical literacy through the introduction of drug classification logos at SMP Muhammadiyah 04 Pangkatrejo. The background of this activity was the low level of drug-use literacy among adolescents, often leading to irrational self-medication. The activity employed a quantitative descriptive design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. Educational interventions included interactive counseling, PowerPoint presentations, visual media using logo sticks, and pretest–posttest evaluation. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ knowledge (p = 0.000), with mean scores increasing from 58% to 81% after the intervention. The highest gain was observed in the recognition of logo colors and drug classifications. Satisfaction analysis revealed that 96% of participants expressed satisfaction with the learning process, especially regarding material clarity and the presenters’ readiness to answer questions. The study concludes that participatory educational methods and visual media effectively improve rational drug-use awareness among junior high school students. Future programs are recommended to expand similar activities to other schools and integrate digital media for sustained impact on public health literacy.