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This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method to explore in-depth understanding of the role and impact of plastic waste recyclers in the context of environmental conservation and natural resource utilization. Narrative data in the form of written or spoken words from people, attitudes, and objects that can be observed are collected through the Documentation and Observation approach. The research location involved three places, namely TPS Jl. Ambil No. 83 Sidorejo Hilir Village, Medan Tembung Sub-district, TPA Air Terjun in Medan Marelan Bandar Selamat Village, and Bank Sampah Karya Mitra Jl. Datuk Kabu, Bandar Klippa, Percut Sei Tuan Sub-district, Deli Serdang Regency. The focus of observation is the position of the Waste Disposal Sites (TPS) in Medan Tembung Sub-district, Percut Sei Tuan Sub-district, and Bandar Selamat Landfill. Qualitative data analysis techniques were conducted by studying the answers collected from the research subjects, with the aim of analyzing the effectiveness, constraints, and potential in the practice of plastic waste recycling. Plastic waste is identified as a significant source of environmental pollution, and this research tries to investigate the contribution of recycling as a critical solution to reduce its negative impact.

Tanjung Kasuari Village is one of the areas located in Southwest Papua. This sub-district  is one of the places in  Southwest Papua that has a lot of natural and tourist potential which can be utilized by the local  community to meet their living needs. However, most people only take  advantage of the tourism  potential, namely the beauty of the beach as a tourist attraction. This can be seen from the large number of visitors to Tanjung Kasuari beach, especially on holidays. The community focuses more on serving tourists who visit the beach. For this reason, the PkM team conducted serveys and interviews regarding the obstacles faced related to the lack of utilization of natural potential. Based on the results of interviews with several sample residents, the community does not yet have ideas about utilizing natural potential. The team provided solution in the form of education, namely how to make and package chips from breadfruit which could become will be more creative and innovative in developing other natural potentials.   

YouTube, which is a means of mass communication, now has an impact on student self-development. YouTube "One Percent" is a show that contains content about self-development. Students with all the problems of self-development that are not taught at school begin to improve their habits, lifestyle, finance, socializing through the educational show "One Percent".  The purpose of this study is how the form of utilization of Youtube "One Percent" as a means of self-development and to find out how the impact of the audience of the YouTube channel "One Percent" as a means of communication in developing themselves. The research approach used is a qualitative approach. The nature of exploratory qualitative research with research methods using in-depth interviews. The results in this study are the utilization of YouTube One Percent as a means of mass communication for self-development is considered effective in student self-development, and has a positive impact on students.  

Cooking oil is an important basic ingredient in the frying process with the main function as a heat conductor, adding savory taste, increasing nutritional value, and heat of foodstuffs. If cooking oil is used many times it becomes less good for consumption, this is because the fatty acids contained will be more saturated and will change color Used cooking oil that has been used is called used cooking oil. Used cooking oil is oil that has been used more than two or three times frying, and is categorized as waste because it can damage the environment and can cause a number of diseases. So the use of used cooking oil is carried out by reprocessing it for the manufacture of solid soap. The participants of this activity were PKK mothers in one of the villages in Gresik, this activity consisted of discussions, demonstrations and direct practice. The results of this service activity show that community members are very enthusiastic about participating in this activity, as can be seen from the many questions they ask and their desire to participate in this activity. The practice and demonstration are intended to provide skills to the participants in determining the right formula in making laundry soap from used cooking oil. Once these activities take place, it is hoped that the development of the talents they have learned in the future will result in financial rewards.

Regional government assets are one of the pillars of revenue generation for the Regional Government. In managing regional assets, regional governments must consider various aspects ranging from needs planning, procurement, administration, utilization, maintenance and security to supervision so that regional assets are able to provide optimal contributions to the regional government concerned. Regional assets are a resource and a potential that is absolutely necessary in the administration of Regional Government, because if assets are managed well they can provide benefits to the Regional Government and the community as a source of income as well as supporting the role and function of the Regional Government as a provider of regional services to the community.

Research conducted in Kampung Buatan II, Koto Gasib District, Siak Regency. This conflict occurs because there is a source of conflict that makes this conflict appear continuously. There are demands for land, the use of wood and environmental damage. This research aims to explore and collect information about social conflict, namely the sources of social conflict that arise between the people of Kampung Buatan II and the plantation company PT. Wahana Subur Sawit Indah (WSSI) vehicle and to find out about the efforts made in the process of resolving social conflicts between village communities and the plantation company PT. Wahana Subur Sawit Indah (WSSI) vehicle. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. With a total of five subjects, they were also involved in the conflict that occurred, then it was the native people of the village who knew about the conflict and felt capable of defining and explaining a process of solving the problem based on existing facts. For data collection used were observation techniques, in-depth interviews and documentation. The theories used are conflict theory and social movement theory. Research in the field found that land conflicts were caused by companies not carrying out obligations that should be fulfilled by the company, as well as the emergence of Timber Utilization Permits (IPK), which then became a debate that led to conflict until now. The community has made various efforts to resolve the conflict, but the company still does not heed the things that have been agreed upon. Oil palm plantation companies and communities are always a record of cases of conflict that always exist and land conflicts are also classic problems and tend to drag on throughout the year.

The implementation of this community service involves this Partner Village located in Randutatah Village, Paiton District, Probolinggo Regency. This group has various businesses, processed seafood. Technology development in the digital era has brought significant changes in various aspects of life, including in business and marketing. E-commerce is one form of technology utilization that is growing rapidly, providing new opportunities for business actors, including farmers and fishermen in Randutatah Paiton Village. However, obstacles such as limited internet access, lack of e-commerce knowledge, low marketing networks, and intense competition on e-commerce platforms are the main challenges.To overcome these obstacles, a training program on e-commerce utilization was conducted.  This training program involves business owners and workers, with an implementation method that includes planning, implementing activities, and monitoring and evaluation. The purpose of the implementation of this community service is to apply e-commerce to the sale of various MSME products in Randutatah Village with the intention of introducing and increasing their sales turnover, while the method used is to use participatory methods, counseling, mentoring and training. The results obtained from the implementation of this community service are that with the help of training and e-commerce applications, it can reduce the sales turnover of MSME products in Randutatah Village.

The used car showroom business conducts manual recording to document purchase transactions, sales transactions, vehicle unit financing, employee management, relying solely on the owner's memory. The risk lies in manual recording requiring significant time and attention, with possibilities of errors (duplication) in recording, loss, or damage. Hence, the utilization of information technology is necessary in managing the assets of the used car showroom and employee management, introducing a system called SIMOKAS (Sistem Informasi Manajemen Showroom Mobil Bekas). Steps in this research involve data collection, literature review, and system design. Data collection involves two approaches: interviews and observations. The applied system design method is Prototyping. System testing methods include Black Box Testing and Usability Testing. SIMOKAS testing occurred at Putra Mobil Balikpapan showroom, involving ten potential users. Based on functional testing through black box methods, SIMOKAS met requirements and functioned accordingly, managing vehicles, transactions, vehicle documents, and employees. Usability testing resulted in a total SUS score of 87.25, falling into the 'Acceptable' category for acceptability, receiving an 'A' grade on the grade scale, and being in the 'Best Imaginable' category in adjective rating. Thus, the conclusion drawn is that SIMOKAS is a system with good usability from the user's perspective.  

Every day there are 830 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. The preliminary study found 21 pregnant women with complications, there were 10 pregnant women who did not know how to overcome pregnancy complications and there were 11 pregnant women who did not understand what to do in the event of an obstetric emergency, even though it was all in the MCH book they had. The purpose of the study was to determine the use of maternal and child health books (MCH) by pregnant women in an effort to prevent pregnancy complications at the Murung Pudak Health Center in 2022. This research method is with descriptive-analytical methods. The design or design used in this study is a cross-sectional study research design. The results of the research in the category of Maternal Knowledge About the Utilization of MCH Books were obtained from 37 respondents, 34 respondents (91.9%) with the Good Category, 3 respondents (8.1%) with the Sufficient Category while the less category did not exist in terms of knowledge of the use of MCH books in efforts to prevent pregnancy complications.

Based on data from World Population Prospects (2020), it is clear that there are 871 million people aged 60 years or more, which consists of 15% of the world's population. The number of people aged 60 years or older is projected to grow by around 56% from 901 million to 1.4 billion. The aim of the research was to determine the factors related to the utilization of posyandu for the elderly at the Sibagindar Community Health Center, Pagindar District, Pakpak Bharat Regency. The research design uses an analytical survey research method using a cross sectional research design. The population in this study was all 716 elderly people. The sample was 88 with stratified random sampling. Data analysis uses univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis. The results of the study showed that there was a relationship between knowledge p = 0.000, attitude p = 0.00, distance p = 0.000, family support p = 0.000 and support from health workers p = 0.005 with the utilization of posyandu for the elderly in the Sibagindar Health Center Working Area, Pagindar District, Pakpak Bharat Regency, whereas The dominant factor is family support, p = 0.002 < 0.025 and 95% CI = 3.154-214.028 with an OR value = 25.983. The conclusion of this research is that there is a relationship between elderly knowledge, elderly attitudes, distance, family support, support from health workers with the use of elderly posyandu in the Sibagindar Community Health Center Working Area, Pagindar District, Pakpak Bharat Regency. It is recommended that the Sibagindar Community Health Center increase its role in providing training to health workers and be able to promote the use of posbindu for the elderly and it would be better for door to door health workers to provide education on the use of posbindu for the elderly.

Recognizing zakat holds value in both the horizontal dimension, connecting Allah with humans, and the vertical dimension, connecting humans with one another, aligns with the principles that giving zakat, infaq, and sadaqah are integral to the obligations of the Muslim community. Efficient management of these allocated funds requires competent human resources to ensure that the financing reaches its rightful beneficiaries. This study investigates the phenomenon of human resources within zakat institutions based on the tasks and responsibilities carried out, which are notably complex. It underscores the influential role of human resources in the performance of zakat institutions. Human resources play a crucial role as professional assets for zakat administrators, adhering to specific standards. This writing aims to comprehend the strategic role of human resource management in zakat fund administration through a review of literature, legal regulations, and empirical evidence

In the planning and management of the budget for working visits, Commission C of the North Sumatra Provincial DPRD plays a crucial role. Through qualitative research methods with a descriptive approach and direct observation at the North Sumatra Provincial DPRD for one month, the research findings revealed that Commission C is involved in processes including the preparation, implementation, and distribution of official notes, as well as the printing of documents such as SPT and SPPD for the execution of working visits. Additionally, Commission C also performs legislative, oversight, budgeting, and coordination functions to ensure the efficiency and transparency of fund utilization and compliance with applicable regulations. These findings highlight the significance of the role of Commission C in representing and serving the interests of the North Sumatra community effectively.

Industry 5.0 emerges as the next evolution in industrial development accelerated by digital innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and quantum computing. This transformation not only affects technological aspects but also has a profound impact on how society interacts with products, services, and its environment. This article describes how the approaches of marketing revolution and production revolution can be employed as tools to support societal development in facing Industry 5.0. The research aims to explore the roles of innovative marketing strategies and production efficiency in shaping the future of society in the era of Industry 5.0. As a follow-up to these developments, UMKM 5.0 was launched on Friday 20 Oktober 2023, as one of the efforts to uplift micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by leveraging internet technology. One of the initiatives involves providing training to MSME entrepreneurs to enable them to expand their businesses through the internet and the utilization of artificial intelligence.  

Training on the utilization of the Genially application as an innovative digital-based learning media for teachers at SMP Negeri 6 Inamosol, West Seram Regency, is an important initiative in improving the quality of education in the region. The training method consists of 3 steps, namely preparation (correspondence and coordination and needs analysis), implementation (socialization and training/practical and mentoring) and evaluation (testimony and post test). The training participants consisted of 10 people. The results showed that the training participants were very enthusiastic and able to create a variety of learning media with the Genelly application. This was also evident from the testimonials of 10 teachers who felt that the topics given were very interesting, and the training material for developing digital-based learning media with the Genelly application as a medium in the teaching and learning process was very useful. With this training, it is expected that teachers will become agents of change in improving the quality of education in West Seram Regency through the effective use of digital technology.

: This article introduces a community service conducted by the PkM ITERA team in Hanau Berak Village, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung. Nutmeg, being a primary agricultural commodity in this region, reveals an underutilized surplus of nutmeg flesh, leading to organic waste accumulation. In response to the urgent need for minimizing organic waste and elevating the economic viability of nutmeg fruit flesh, this endeavor is driven by the realization that this waste represents an overlooked potential. Nutmeg flesh possesses intrinsic qualities, notably a rich concentration of antioxidants known for their role in promoting skin health, stabilizing cardiac rhythms, mitigating insomnia, alleviating angina, enhancing digestive processes, improving blood circulation, increasing appetite, and fortifying the immune system. The proposed solution involves the creation of nutmeg-flavored tea, intended to mitigate the issue of excess nutmeg fruit waste while simultaneously augmenting the economic worth of the produced merchandise. Thus, this initiative materializes as a strategy to optimize nutmeg fruit utilization, curtail waste generation, and amplify its market value. The Community Partnership Program administered by the ITERA team serves as a conduit for the enrichment of knowledge, insights, and competencies among local nutmeg farmers, empowering them to generate high-value commodities from an underexploited resource. The scope of activities encompasses the entire production process, extending to packaging design.  

As a step to expand outreach and increase community awareness, the research plan proposes providing new banners and ensuring that MSME locations are listed on Google Maps. The priority justification prioritizes optimizing potential through community empowerment with the support of the Community Service program. The focus on increasing awareness of packaging through an importance survey, developing appropriate technology, and expanding marketing networks aims to strengthen the competitiveness of MSMEs' processed food products. The ABCD approach was chosen to emphasize the utilization of existing assets in the community, so as to maximize the potential of the People's Roasted Chicken MSMEs and empower the community in a sustainable manner. The results of this study indicate that the People's Roast Chicken MSME in Kloposepuluh Village has its own uniqueness with a characteristic taste that has been maintained from the past until now, making it a favorite among the local community. The strategic sales location, right in front of the house, adds to the attractiveness for customers. Although they still use traditional methods in baking, these MSMEs have managed to survive and continue to be in demand.

Growth and development is a continuous process that occurs from conception and continues until adulthood. The pre-school period is a golden age where stimulation of all aspects of development plays an important role in subsequent developmental tasks, where 80% of children's cognitive development has been achieved at pre-school age. However, in reality there are still many parents who do not understand the importance of screening and stimulating growth and development in children. Screening is carried out to detect irregularities early so that it will be easier to overcome them. Currently, the KPSP Pro application is available, which can be accessed via smartphone, which can be used by parents to carry out independent developmental screening of their respective children. The problems currently faced by partners are the minimal knowledge of parents regarding screening and stimulating growth and development in children, the lack of utilization of the facilities that are already available for conducting screening, many parents who are not open to technology, and do not understand how to access and use applications. KPSP Pro is also unable to utilize information from screening results. The solutions offered to partners are: conducting seminars for teachers and parents regarding the importance of screening and stimulating growth and development in children, informing regarding the availability of the KPSP Pro application, teaching how to access/download the KPSP Pro application, conducting roleplays, carrying out development screening using KPSP Pro and provide an understanding regarding the use of screening results. The results of this activity showed an increase in mothers' knowledge about developmental screening of preschool-age children.

The purpose of this study was to determine the perspective of State Administration students on the utilization of Classroom and Zoom Meeting during the Haze Emergency Response Status. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method that aims to describe the analysis of the results of questionnaires, interviews, and literature studies. The subjects and objects in this study were students of Palangkara Raya University as many as 98 respondents in the first and third semester who were taking the State Administration Study Program. Data collection techniques were carried out by distributing online questionnaires, interviews, and literature studies. The results showed that the use of Classroom and Zoom Meeting applications provided convenience in online learning activities (38.9% Agree), the use of Classroom and Zoom Meeting applications in learning became more flexible (68.4% Agree), online learning through Classroom and Zoom Meeting applications became more complicated (15% Agree), online learning on campus by utilizing Classroom and Zoom Meeting applications made it easy to collaborate between students (50% agree), The use of Google Classroom and Zoom Meeting applications gives students confidence in expressing opinions and asking questions (35% Agree), Classroom and Zoom Meeting applications are very relevant to use for distance learning between students and lecturers (40.9%), Lecturers respond to questions and opinions when learning using classrooms and Zoom Meeting (54.5% agree). It can be concluded that the utilization of Google Classroom and Zoom Meeting during the Haze Emergency Response Status received a good perception from students and lecturers are advised to always motivate students to take part in online learning as long as the Haze is still there.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the execution of measures aimed at lowering the utilization of plastic bags within the retail market of Jepara Regency. The research employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing descriptive analytic techniques. The data-gathering process involved conducting an interview with the Head of Hygiene and Waste Management at the Jepara Regency Environment Office, who served as a key informant. In order to gather comprehensive data, interviews were conducted with both sellers and buyers at retail stores in Welahan, Mayong, and Pecangaan sub-districts. The findings of the study indicate that the implementation of the policy is facilitated by socializing activities, particularly in the context of communication and transmission. The Jepara regency government has conducted socialization efforts throughout nearly all marketplaces, demonstrating a clear and consistent approach. The implementation of policies involves the participation of human resources, namely the Environment Office, as the responsible entity. The necessary financial resources for policy implementation are also obtained through the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget. Regarding disposition, policy implementers have a preexisting commitment to effectively executing their responsibilities and exhibit a democratic mindset. In relation to bureaucratic organization, the execution of government policies is already directed by the established Standard Operating Procedure. However, there are still challenges for the government in terms of public response and low understanding of the dangers of using plastic bags.

The objective of this study is to examine the financial and service performance of the K.R.M.T Wongsonegoro Regional Hospital in Semarang City, which has been utilizing the Regional Public Service Agency Financial Management Pattern (PKK-BLUD) since 2007. By transitioning into a full (BLUD), the Semarang City RSWN has gained the ability to handle its finances independently, hence enhancing its performance and service quality. The present study incorporates quantitative research employing a time series methodology. The data utilized in this study consists of secondary data obtained from financial records and hospital management reports. The assessment of financial performance is conducted through the utilization of financial measures, encompassing liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, and profitability ratios. In the context of service evaluation, the measurement of service performance encompasses six distinct indicators. These indicators include the Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR), Turn Over Interval (TOI), Bed Turn Over (BTO), Average Length of Stay (ALOS), Gross Date Rate (GDR), and Net Date Rate (NDR). The research hypothesis was examined by the application of Pearson correlation. The findings of the study indicate a significant correlation between financial performance, as assessed by the solvency ratio, and both the cost recovery rate and level of independence. The level of independence exhibits a significant link with service performance, as assessed by BTO.