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Food safety is crucial for maintaining public health, especially in rural areas that face limitations in knowledge and resources to detect harmful substances in food products. The PKK Group of Borisallo Village, Gowa Regency, has great potential to become an agent of food safety education and monitoring. However, they still face limitations in understanding the impact of pathogenic microbes, pesticide residues, and harmful chemicals such as formalin, borax, and synthetic dyes. This Community Service Program (PKM) aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of PKK members through education and training on detecting harmful substances using simple organoleptic methods and household tests. The activities include counseling, self-detection demonstrations, and providing supporting tools such as portable stoves and frying pans for home practice. The results show a significant improvement in participants' knowledge, especially regarding the characteristics of contaminated food and natural inspection techniques. The PKK group also showed high enthusiasm in disseminating food safety information. This program enhances the capacity of PKK as agents of change, strengthens the culture of food safety at the household level, and supports sustainable education through collaboration with the village government and health centers. It is hoped that this can be replicated in other villages.

One of Indonesia’s key strategies for generating foreign exchange is the development of Tourism Villages. A Tourism Village refers to a rural area that is utilized as a recreational destination due to its natural beauty, cultural uniqueness, and local attractions that appeal to tourists. The development of Tourism Villages inevitably involves the Village Government as the main authority in village administration. Tourism Village development is an integral part of community empowerment, as it encourages local residents to actively participate in village development activities. Through effective empowerment programs, the Village Government can enhance community capacity, increase economic opportunities, and strengthen local potential in a sustainable manner. This study employs a qualitative research approach. The qualitative research process involves several important stages, including formulating research questions, applying appropriate research procedures, collecting specific data from participants, analyzing data inductively from particular themes to broader patterns, and interpreting the meaning of the findings. Using this approach, the study reveals that the role of the Village Government is crucial in planning, managing, and supporting Tourism Village development. Strong leadership, community involvement, and strategic empowerment initiatives are essential factors in ensuring the successful and sustainable development of Tourism Villages in Indonesia.

The Family Hope Program (PKH) is one of the main instruments of social protection policies in Indonesia that aims to reduce poverty through conditional social assistance. However, in its implementation, this program still faces various problems related to the accuracy of the aid distribution targets, especially in urban areas such as Jagakarsa District, South Jakarta. This study aims to analyze various problems in the distribution of PKH social assistance, assess their impact on the effectiveness of poverty alleviation, and identify strategies that can ensure targeted assistance. The approach used is qualitative descriptive with a case study method, through data collection techniques in the form of in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and documentation of PKH companions, Beneficiary Families (KPM), and village officials in Jagakarsa District. The results of the study show that although PKH has provided real benefits for most KPMs, its implementation is still constrained by inaccurate data, limited capacity of companions, low digital literacy, and weak coordination between agencies. On the other hand, targeted distribution of assistance has been proven to increase access to education and health, improve household economic conditions, and encourage behavioral changes towards independence. Therefore, an integrated strategy is needed including strengthening the capacity of social companions, digitizing the distribution system, active community participation, and local culture-based empowerment education to ensure the long-term effectiveness of PKH in reducing poverty rates.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in Indonesia's economic development. However, many MSMEs still face challenges in managing financial records and adapting to digital marketing, including the Cilor Maklor MSME in Argomulyo Village. The Cilor Maklor MSME in this location is one of the micro-enterprises that requires capacity building in both aspects. The main objective of this community service is to assist the Cilor Maklor MSME in understanding and implementing simple financial record-keeping methods and in improving its marketing capabilities through digital marketing, so that the MSME can adapt to current developments and expand its market reach. The method used in this activity includes three stages, namely: 1) MSME Survey, 2) Training and Mentoring, and 3) Evaluation. The results of the community service show an increase in MSMEs' knowledge, understanding, and skills in recording simple financial reports and in marketing products through digital platforms. In addition, this community service activity also has a positive impact on business capacity development and the sustainability of MSMEs.

Food-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in supporting household economic growth, including in Sialang Village, Bangkinang Subdistrict. One of the local businesses, “Keripik Cabe dan Mie Kuning Bu Inun,” produces cassava chips using traditional frying methods, which result in high oil absorption, inconsistent quality, short shelf life, and low production efficiency. Limited knowledge of food processing technology, sanitation, and food safety standards further hinders business development. This community service program aims to address these challenges through the application of low-oil frying technology, training on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), production assistance, and periodic evaluation. The implementation method includes field observation, technical training, technology demonstration, production mentoring, and monitoring. The results show significant improvements in product quality, indicated by lower oil content, crispier texture, brighter color, and longer shelf life. Efficiency in oil usage and process stability also increased. Moreover, the knowledge and skills of MSME actors in sanitation, food safety, and production management improved considerably. Overall, the program successfully enhanced the competitiveness of the MSME, strengthened production sustainability, and provided positive economic impacts. This initiative can serve as a replicable model for other food MSMEs facing similar challenges.

The community service program in Purworejo Village, Sragi District, Pekalongan Regency, was implemented to enhance the capacity of local MSME actors in utilizing digital technology as a modern marketing tool. The program adopted a participatory approach involving youth organizations, business actors, village authorities, and the implementation team in every stage of the activity. Assistance included field observation, data collection, content development training, and the creation of a dedicated MSME website as a shared promotional platform. The results indicate significant social changes within the community, including improved digital literacy, stronger awareness of the importance of technology-based marketing, the emergence of local youth as digital facilitators, and the development of collaborative working patterns in managing digital media. These findings reinforce that participatory-based mentoring can strengthen community capacity in adopting technology, consistent with theoretical perspectives that position the community as key agents of local development. Therefore, the program not only produced a functional digital product in the form of an MSME website but also laid the foundation for a more adaptive, competitive, and sustainable village economic ecosystem..

The rapid development of digital technology and social transformation in the disruption era has significantly influenced adolescent moral development. Families, particularly mothers, play a crucial role in strengthening spiritual values as a moral foundation for children. This community service activity aimed to enhance mothers’ spiritual awareness and parenting capacity in facing moral degradation challenges among adolescents. The program was conducted on January 27, 2026, in RT 3 RW 6 Gondoriyo Village, Ngaliyan District, Semarang, involving ten mothers through interactive lectures and participatory discussions. The results indicate an increased understanding of spirituality not only as religious ritual practice but also as a meaning-making system that guides daily moral behavior. Participants developed critical awareness of digital disruption challenges and recognized their strategic role as moral role models in the family. The activity also generated practical community-based strategies such as strengthening family communication, regulating digital media use, and establishing regular spiritual reflection sessions. This community service demonstrates that empowering mothers through spiritual reinforcement can serve as a preventive approach to adolescent moral degradation and contribute to building resilient and morally grounded future generations.

Food safety is crucial for public health, particularly in rural areas with limited access to information and food additive (BTP) detection tools. The PKK group in Borisallo Village faces challenges due to low awareness about the dangers of BTP such as formalin, borax, Rhodamin B, methanol yellow, and synthetic sweeteners, as well as limited skills in detecting these substances. This Community Service (PKM) program aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of PKK members through education and training on natural BTP detection and food processing. Methods include counseling, demonstrations using organoleptic and household tests, and practicing with natural alternatives for preservatives, sweeteners, and food colorings. Results showed a significant increase in participants' understanding and detection ability, as seen in the pretest and posttest evaluations. The provision of portable stoves and pans also ensures sustainability of the activities. This program strengthens the PKK's role in food safety supervision at the village level and suggests further training, additional detection tools, and more collaboration with health centers and local governments to sustain the initiative.

This study aims to analyze the management of Village Fund Allocation (ADD) in infrastructure development in Plosokandang Village, Kedungwaru District, Tulungagung Regency. The focus of the study covers three main stages of ADD management, namely planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as identifying supporting and inhibiting factors in the realization of development. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The results of the study indicate that the planning stage has implemented participatory principles through the Village Development Planning Deliberation (Musrenbangdes). The community plays an active role in proposing programs, although not all proposals can be realized due to budget limitations. In the implementation stage, infrastructure development proceeds according to the Budget Plan (RAB) and is carried out by the Activity Implementation Team (TPK) with good coordination. Obstacles that arise mainly come from uncertain weather conditions, but can be overcome with technical adjustments. The evaluation stage shows that the entire budget is absorbed 100% without any discrepancy, and all physical activities are achieved according to target. However, community participation in the evaluation is still limited. Supporting factors for success include information transparency, community participation, and accurate priority setting. The main inhibiting factor was the weather, with no administrative or accountability issues identified. Overall, Village Fund Allocation (ADD) management in Plosokandang Village reflects the principles of transparency, accountability, and effective village development.

Abstract. This study aims to determine the effect of Good Governance and Fund Management on Public Trust in the City of Surabaya, especially in the Kemayoran Village community. This study uses a quantitative method with an explanatory approach, where data are obtained through distributing questionnaires to 100 respondents who have interacted with public services. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS software. The results of the study indicate that Good Governance and Fund Management simultaneously have a significant effect on Public Trust, as evidenced by the results of the F test with a significance value of <0.05. Partially, the Fund Management variable has a positive and significant effect on Public Trust, while the Good Governance variable has a positive but insignificant effect. The coefficient of determination (R²) value of 0.658 indicates that 65.8% of the variation in Public Trust is explained by these two variables. This finding indicates that transparency and accountability in public budget management are dominant factors in increasing public trust, while the implementation of Good Governance principles has not been fully perceived as effective by the public. Thus, optimizing the quality of fund management is an important strategy to strengthen government legitimacy in the eyes of the public.

This research analyzes the dynamics of hegemony and resistance in the Lio indigenous community of Ende Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, focusing on the power practices of mosalaki (traditional elites) and the forms of hidden resistance developed by farming communities. Using an ethnographic approach over four months in Keliwumbu Village, this study combines Antonio Gramsci's concept of hegemony with James Scott's theory of hidden transcripts to understand the complexity of power relations in traditional societies experiencing economic transformation. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with 18 informants, and document analysis, then analyzed using a thematic approach. Findings indicate that the legitimacy of mosalaki power is constructed through three main pillars: genealogical narratives derived from the myths of Lepe and Mbusu, control over customary land encompassing 70% of agricultural land, and ritual authority positioning them as intermediaries with ata mate (ancestral spirits). Hegemonic practices operate through the pire system (customary prohibitions), mandatory nggua rituals requiring offerings, and control over decision-making as evidenced in the coal-fired power plant construction case. However, farming communities have developed hidden resistance in the form of subtle sabotage, passive non-compliance, gossip and informal criticism, and exit strategies through migration and purchase of alternative land. This resistance operates within the same cultural framework as the hegemony it contests, developing alternative interpretations of "true custom" rather than rejecting the traditional system entirely. This research contributes to theoretical understanding of hegemony in non-Western societies and reveals that "local wisdom" discourse can be manipulated to perpetuate structural inequality. Practically, these findings demonstrate the need for more critical approaches in development policies that accommodate internal power dynamics of indigenous communities to prevent reinforcement of local elite domination

This community service program aims to improve digital literacy among residents of Sentang Urban Village, Kisaran Timur Subdistrict, Asahan Regency. The main issues addressed include low public awareness of safe and healthy internet usage and the risks of data misuse, hoaxes, and cyberbullying. A participatory counseling method was employed, involving residents directly in discussions, simulations, and digital security practices. The results show a significant increase in participants’ understanding of digital ethics, cybersecurity, and wise internet usage. Additionally, the activity led to the formation of a new social institution called the Internet Safety Awareness Group (KWSIS), which serves as a community-based educational forum. These findings indicate that participatory approaches are effective in fostering digital literacy-based social change.

Bloating in infants can also accompany other digestive disorders, such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation. Babies with gas often vomit easily. Babies with diarrhea will have low potassium levels, resulting in bloating. One benefit of infant massage is addressing complaints of bloating and colic in infants. Tummy massage is a gentle abdominal massage designed to encourage trapped air to move. The goal is to move gas and other materials from the intestines to the large intestine. The method used was preparation through coordination with midwives and cadres in Selokerto Village, Sempor District, Kebumen Regency. The activity was implemented through lectures and tummy massage simulations. While evaluation and follow-up plans for the activity were carried out by evaluating the knowledge of mothers of toddlers and can be implemented independently using leaflets distributed to mothers of toddlers. The number of respondents in this activity was 10 mothers of toddlers. The activity went smoothly, all mothers enthusiastically participated in the activity. Respondents were aged between 20-34 years. The level of knowledge of respondents before the activity was that most had sufficient knowledge about bloating/colic in toddlers and tummy massage. Meanwhile, after the knowledge activity, most responded well. Conclusion: The community service activity was effective in increasing respondents' knowledge about gas/colic in toddlers and tummy massage.

Mistakes in obtaining, using, storing, and disposing of medication (DAGUSIBU) remain a major issue in Indonesia, including in Kedungpring Village, Kemranjen District, Banyumas Regency. This study aims to improve the knowledge of PKK mothers in Kedungpring Village regarding DAGUSIBU practices through interactive counseling. The method used is a community-based empowerment approach, involving active participation of PKK members in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities. The results showed a significant improvement in the participants' knowledge and behavior regarding proper medication management, including proper storage and disposal of expired medication. This activity also encouraged the formation of medication health cadre groups at the RT level to continue educating the community. This DAGUSIBU counseling was proven effective in improving medication literacy at the household level and reducing the risk of medication errors.

The program “Youth Empowerment in Developing UMKM Assets through a Basic Business Management Workshop in Balung Lor Village” aims to address the low involvement of youth in the village’s micro-business sector, which is currently dominated by elderly entrepreneurs. This community service initiative applies the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach using observation, interviews, focus group discussions, and community asset mapping. The theoretical framework of asset-based empowerment positions youth as a crucial human asset for economic regeneration. The discussion highlights entrepreneurial mindset building, basic business literacy, digital marketing skills, and youth creativity in generating new economic initiatives. The results show significant improvement in youth understanding of production costing, capital management, business planning, and social media-based promotion. In conclusion, the ABCD approach effectively enhances youth participation in local economic development, strengthens UMKM sustainability, and lays a solid foundation for creating a future generation of adaptive and innovative village entrepreneurs.  

This community service program was carried out in Karangharja Village with the aim of strengthening environmental awareness, promoting tree-planting initiatives, and establishing the foundation for household-level food security. The program employed the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach through the stages of discovery, dream, design, define, and destiny, ensuring that all activities were rooted in local potential and community participation. The results indicate an increase in residents’ involvement in reforestation, productive home-garden utilization, and stronger collaboration between village authorities, farmer groups, Islamic educational institutions, and local community organizations. Furthermore, the community began forming self-help groups to ensure sustainability, while Islamic-value-based environmental education successfully encouraged behavioral changes and early ecological awareness among children. These findings confirm that the ABCD approach is effective in enhancing community-based food security and environmental awareness.

This study aims to describe the main factors causing children in Perumaan Village, East Alok District to drop out of school, as well as the efforts made to overcome this problem. A descriptive qualitative method was used. This research was conducted in Parumaan Village, East Alok District, from February 12 to February 28, 2025, because there are still children who drop out of school in Parumaan Village. The data sources in this study are primary and secondary data sources. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation. After collection, the data was analyzed following these steps: Data Collection, Data Reduction, Data Presentation, Conclusion Drawing, and Verification.The results of the study show that the main causes of children dropping out of school can be divided into two factors, namely internal and external. Internal factors include lack of parental attention, economic conditions, and low interest in learning among children. Meanwhile, external factors include an unsupportive social environment, the influence of promiscuity, and low levels of parental education. These findings show that children tend to lose their educational direction when support from their families and surrounding environment is minimal. To address this issue, several efforts have been made, such as raising awareness about the importance of education by the village government, providing economic assistance such as scholarships and KIP (Indonesian Smart Card), and involving the community through mutual cooperation and mentoring. This study recommends strengthening collaboration between families, schools, the government, and the community to create a conducive and sustainable educational environment.

Panorama Sileme-Leme is a tourist destination in Humbang Hasundutan Regency, specifically in Huta Sileme-Leme, Parsingguran 2 Village, Pollung District, located at an altitude of approximately 1,600 meters above sea level. The beautiful natural panorama with Lake Toba as its backdrop and surrounded by expansive plantations makes it an ideal recreational spot. However, the supporting facilities in this area are insufficient to accommodate various recreational activities that could potentially be conducted there. Therefore, landscape planning and the provision of tourist facilities are necessary to make the area more attractive to visitors. The initial idea behind this concept is to plan the Sileme-leme Panorama area as an attractive tourism destination equipped with various supporting facilities for tourism activities. However, because it is located in a hilly area prone to landslides, the concept of a pine forest tourism area was implemented. In addition to enhancing aesthetics and visitor comfort, its primary function is to minimize landslides because pine trees are known as effective soil-stabilizing vegetation. In addition, the pine forest tourism landscape can also have interesting spots such as tall, shady pine trees, restaurants or cafes with views of the pine forest,  and also play areas for children. This helps enhance the visitor's tourism experience and makes them feel close to nature and the beauty of the pine forest. The planning of the Sileme-leme Panorama Area uses a semi-pine forest concept supplemented with various tourism facilities. The implementation of this concept has been considered through various analyses conducted previously. With the implementation of the semi-pine forest concept, it is hoped that the natural potential will not change significantly, and the preservation of nature in this area will remain intact. This planning is expected to make Panorama Sileme-leme a more developed tourist attraction and more appealing to visitors. Additionally, this planning is anticipated to boost the local community's economy.

This Community Service (PkM) program was conducted in Kaligentong Village, Gladagsari, Boyolali, Central Java, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of local superior products through the implementation of digital marketing strategies for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The main problem faced by the partners was their limited ability to utilize social media and online marketplaces for effective product marketing. The program employed a two-day training approach, including product photography and videography using smartphones, promotional content writing (copywriting), and online store creation on e-commerce platforms, followed by hands-on mentoring and evaluation. The results showed a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge and skills in managing digital business accounts, producing engaging photo and video content, and utilizing marketplaces to expand their market reach. More than 80% of participants successfully created new business accounts and actively promoted their products online. This activity had a positive impact on improving digital literacy and local product marketing while strengthening the collaboration between higher education institutions and the community in developing the village economy.

The Innovation Development Program conducted by Group 2 in Gunung Sari Ulu Village consisted of a structured series of mentoring activities designed to strengthen the financial literacy and marketing capabilities of local UMKM. The program focused on guiding participants in recording simple cash flow using the Monly AI application, which helped them understand how Artificial Intelligence can support more accurate and organized financial management. In addition, participants were taught how to properly separate incoming and outgoing transaction notes so that their business finances could be monitored more clearly and systematically. The program also introduced strategies for promoting products through digital marketing, enabling UMKM to expand their market reach by utilizing online platforms and creating more appealing promotional content. Overall, this activity aimed to broaden the participants’ knowledge of AI-based financial recording while also equipping them with practical marketing skills needed to increase visibility and attract consumer purchasing power. By integrating technology with improved marketing practices, the program sought to empower UMKM to operate more efficiently, enhance their competitiveness, and strengthen the sustainability of their business activities within the local community.