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The youth of Papua play a crucial role in the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Fakfak Nutmeg as an effort to improve the welfare of the community. This journal aims to analyze the contribution of young people in the development of MSMEs and its impact on the local economy. Using a participatory method, the data is organized based on the programs run by Papuan youth to support MSME actors in Fakfak Nutmeg in growing their businesses. The initiatives undertaken by the youth demonstrate that they are increasingly active in supporting MSMEs in Fakfak Nutmeg, utilizing local potential and innovating in products and marketing strategies through digital media. In addition, Papuan youth play an important role in enhancing the skills and knowledge of the community through discussions, observations, and active participation. These activities reflect the participation of the Papuan youth in developing MSMEs in Fakfak Nutmeg, which in turn can increase the income of the local community and strengthen the economy of the community. It is hoped that these efforts will have a positive impact on MSME actors in Fakfak Nutmeg.

This research is motivated by the existence of the Darul Ulum Islamic Boarding School which is located in Rejoso Hamlet where the people in the hamlet are dominant in their livelihoods as private employees, not a few people from young people who prefer to migrate rather than explore the potential that exists in the region, because the problem is that not all local people can take advantage of the economy with the existence of the Islamic boarding school. The focus of research in writing this thesis is. 1. How are the efforts of the community in utilizing the Darul Ulum Islamic Boarding School to improve the community's economy in Rejoso Hamlet, Ngumpul Village, Jogoroto District, Jombang Regency? 2. How is the impact of the Darul Ulum Islamic Boarding School on the economic increase in Rejoso Hamlet, Ngumpul Village, Jogoroto District, Jombang Regency? To find out the community's efforts in utilizing the Darul Ulum Islamic Boarding School to improve the community's economy in Rejoso Hamlet, Ngumpul Village, Jogoroto District, Jombang Regency. 2. To find out the impact of the Darul Ulum Islamic Boarding School on economic improvement in Rejoso Hamlet, Ngumpul Village, Jogoroto District, Jombang Regency. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative approach. The research location is in Rejoso Hamlet, Ngumpul Village, Jogoroto District, Jombang Regency. Data sources taken using primary and secondary data. Data collection by observation, interview, and documentation. Data analysis in the form of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Checking the validity of the data. From the results of the data discussion it can be seen that. Community efforts in utilizing Darul Ulum Islamic Boarding School to improve the community's economy are opening a laundry service business, food business, and grocery store. 2. The positive impact of the existence of the Darul Ulum Islamic boarding school increases income, opens up jobs, facilitates access to daily needs. While the negative impact is the high number of business competitors, price differences and payment systems, cheating between business owners. 

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia still face various challenges, including access to markets and the lack of skills in utilizing digital technology to expand their market and increase income. With the rise of the digital era, the use of digital technology and e-commerce can be a solution for MSMEs to enhance their competitiveness and expand their market. As consumer behavior shifts towards online shopping, technology-based marketing strategies can become a key driver in boosting the sales of MSME products. E-commerce offers opportunities for everyone to introduce products or services with unlimited marketing reach. Therefore, business organizations must be adept at identifying effective marketing opportunities in the digital era that are both cost-efficient and impactful. The main focus of this community service project is to increase the market share and sales turnover of MSME products in Bugangan Village, Semarang City, through appropriate marketing strategies. The stages of this service begin with preparation. In this stage, the community service team conducts site visits and initial field observations to assess the conditions and challenges faced by the partners directly.  Then, the preparation of materials to be delivered follows. The team prepares materials that are tailored to the needs of Bugangan Village. The third stage is socialization and implementation. As a result of the activities, 20 MSMEs in Bugangan Village, Semarang City, gained knowledge about online or digital marketing, product photography, content creation with Canva, Google My Business, and setting up e-commerce accounts.

The crime of stealing a two-wheeled motor vehicle is one of the criminal offenses that is quite troubling in society in various regions of Indonesia and is ranked high compared to other cases. Motor vehicle theft is a simple crime that is very wrong when faced with the fact that today's perpetrators are professional and organized, the perpetrators of these crimes make motor vehicle theft a livelihood that generates a very large income. At this time, cases of motor vehicle seizures are rampant and even the impact is very detrimental to the community both in terms of economy and spirituality. This research is an empirical juridical research using interview guidelines for the Police, motor vehicle procurement perpetrators and the local community. The data collection technique uses interview guidelines and literature studies. The data used are primary data and secondary data. This research was conducted in Kupang City. Data processing and analysis techniques are carried out by editing, coding, classifying and tabulation data. The results of this study show that: (1) Law enforcement efforts carried out by the Police must be tightened using two ways of crime prevention, namely: Preventive Actions and Repressive Actions. (investigation and arrest of the perpetrator).  (2) Factors that hinder the police in eradicating the crime of motor vehicle seizure are internal factors and external factors

The history of the birth and development of cooperatives in developed (western) and developing countries is indeed very diametric. In the west cooperatives were born as a Movement to fight against market injustice, therefore growing and developing in an atmosphere of market competition. Even with its strength, cooperatives have achieved a bargaining position and an important position in the constellation of economic policies, including in international negotiations. The laws and regulations that govern cooperatives grew later as a demand of the cooperative community in order to protect themselves. The purpose of the research is to find out how the Role of the Tunggal Jaya Fakfak I Savings and Loan Cooperative (KSP) on the income and business of its members. To find out whether the role of the Tunggal Jaya Fakfak I Savings and Loan Cooperative (KSP) on income and business can improve the welfare of its members. This research method uses quantitative and qualitative methods. The results of this study prove the contribution made by the Tunggal Jaya Fakfak I Savings and Loan Cooperative (KSP) to the Community and its members, so it can be said that the Tunggal Jaya Fakfak I Savings and Loan Cooperative (KSP) plays a very important role in improving the welfare of the community in Fakfak Regency especially the people who are its members so that the standard of living is more guaranteed and the welfare of its members is also achieved due to changes in the income of its members. In conclusion, the Tunggal Jaya Fakfak I Savings and Loan Cooperative (KSP) also has a positive impact on the government in helping to overcome the problem of poverty by playing a role in providing savings and loans, to members and the community in Fakfak Regency, so that the community can develop their businesses.

The Community Service Program of the Thematic Science KKN (Student Community Service) of Universitas Mayjen Sungkono in Mojowiryo Village. Mojowiryo Village is an agrarian village where the majority of the population relies on agriculture for their livelihood. As one of the villages with agriculture as the maineconomic pillar, the community of Mojowiryo Village often faces significant challenges in pest control, particularly from fruit fly pests (Bactrocera spp.), therefore, the introduction of pheromone technology is necessary to enhance the community’s understanding of environmentally friendly pest control methods. The method used in this community service activity is Participatory Learning and Action (PLA), which involves a participatory approach to learning and practice. The research sample consisted of 20 participants in a pheromone pest control training, characterized by their age, education level, land area, seasonal income, and farming experience. The research results show that the community of Mojowiryo Village strongly agrees with the use of pheromones and their benefits.

This research aims to analyze the comparative contribution of regional taxes to local taxes in Samarinda City and Balikpapan City. By using secondary data from regional financial reports and income statistics, this research identifies factors that influence regional tax contributions and their impact on local original income (PAD). The research results show that there is a significant difference in the contribution of local taxes to PAD between Samarinda City and Balikpapan City. The city of Balikpapan shows a better contribution thanks to its natural resource potential and more active economic activities. To increase local tax contributions in Samarinda, efforts are needed to increase taxpayer compliance and improve infrastructure. Apart from that, collaboration between local governments and the community in increasing awareness of the importance of taxes is also very necessary.

This service activity aims to empower the people of Maryke Plantation Village through making stikcs as a home bussiness that utilizes collected palm tree fronds. Situation analysis shows that this village has abundant local resource potential, but it has not been utilized optimally to increase community income. The main problem faced is the lack of optimization in the process of making sticks and the sales location is limited the only one sales location. The methods used include assitance in the production process and assistance in the distribution of products to village suppliers. The results of this activity show an increase in optimizing local resources to increase village residents’ income. The discussion emphasized that empowerment based on local resources can increase the economic independence of the community and improve overall welfare.

This study aims to find out and analyze the legal protection of marine animals in Alor Regency from Law No. 05 of 1990 concerning the Conservation of Biological Natural Resources and Their Ecosystems. The type of research used in this study uses an empirical method or called field research, which is to examine the applicable legal provisions and what happens in reality in society. The results of the discussion in this study show that, (1) the factors that cause the taking of marine animals (akar bahar) are: weak community income, weak community legal awareness factors, motive factors of perpetrators, weak supervision factors, crime scene factors (crime scenes) are difficult to detect, (2) efforts made to protect marine animals (akar bahar) are: preemptive legal protection efforts, preventive legal protection efforts,  efforts to protect the law in a repressive manner.

The times and the Covid-19 pandemic have contributed to increasingly declining economic conditions. Due to income inequality and high levels of new unemployment, many people are unable to meet their living needs. Empowerment is expected to help people acquire the skills, knowledge and mental attitudes needed to improve their quality of life. PKBM Surya Alam is one of the non-formal educational institutions in Demak Regency, which has various superior programs to empower the community, including pursuing Packages B and C, and several skills and skills programs, such as computers, electronics and sewing. In Demak Regency, especially young women or housewives who are still productive, tend to like sewing. There are several garment industries that require many female workers. Opportunities for entrepreneurship or working in the garment industry are greater for those who are skilled at sewing. This can help meet living needs and reduce the unemployment rate, especially for women. This research aims to find out: (1) How Surya Alam PKBM is implemented in Community Empowerment in Demak Regency, and (2) What efforts are made by Surya Alam PPKBM in Community Empowerment in Demak Regency. To collect data, this research used interviews and observations in a descriptive qualitative approach. The research results include: (1) The implementation of PKBM Surya Alam to improve sewing skills in Demak Regency was generally carried out well, although not yet optimal. There are still aspects that need to be improved, and (2) PKBM Surya Alam has provided services to the community in obtaining non-formal education, either regularly or through community empowerment from the Demak Government, especially sewing training.

The long distance traveled and the lack of infrastructure such as roads and public transportation have reduced the interest of tourists to visit the Mangrove Forest Marine Tourism object. The lack of resting places for tourists such as cottages and lodging places also triggers the lack of interest of tourists to visit. Conversely, if the availability of infrastructure such as good roads and easy to pass, signposts, and the availability of comfortable and quiet resting places can be the main attraction for tourists who want to visit these attractions. This study aims to determine whether the value of natural beauty, educational value, facilities and infrastructure, tourists, promotions, fees, handicrafts, and income are relevant to improving the welfare of the community in Lubuk Kertang Village, Langkat Regency and to determine the role of the government in developing ecotourism attractiveness in improve the welfare of the community in Lubuk Kertang Village, Langkat Regency. What is examined is whether the value of natural beauty, educational value, facilities and infrastructure, tourists, promotions, fees, handicrafts, and income are relevant to improving the welfare of the community in Lubuk Kertang Village, Langkat Regency and what is the role of the government in developing ecotourism attractiveness in improving people's welfare. in Lubuk Kertang Village, Langkat Regency. With a sample of 207 respondents, which were collected by distributing questionnaires and processing data using Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Multiple Linear Regression. Based on the results of the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) test in the KMO and Bartlett's test table, it shows that promotion, tourists, educational values and income significantly affect the welfare of the people in Lubuk Kertang Village, while the value of natural beauty, infrastructure, user fees and handicrafts has a negative effect. or not significant to the welfare of the community in Lubuk Kertang Village. And the results of multiple linear regression testing show the partial hypothesis test results that the value of natural beauty, retribution, tourists and income is significant for the welfare of the people in Lubuk Kertang Village.

Community economic empowerment is something that is really needed by the community to improve the quality of life by managing and developing the resources and potential they have. This research aims to determine economic empowerment efforts through Gabe Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) in Sipan Village, Sarudik District, Central Tapanuli Regency. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods, the data collection methods used are observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this research show that the economic empowerment efforts carried out through BUMDes are exploring the village's potential for establishing business units, establishing 3 business units such as swimming pools, gallon business units, renting party kitchen equipment, and the final effort is recruiting workers. The driving factors in managing BUMDes are support from the government, community involvement, and natural resources and local potential. The implications of community economic empowerment through BUMDes are increasing local economic income or original village income and opening up employment opportunities for some of the Sipan village community. With efforts to empower the community's economy through BUMDes, it is hoped that it can further improve the village and community economy.  

The Taman Pujaan Bangsa Margarana National Monument (TPB Margarana) is a memorial monument built to commemorate the Puputan Margarana tragedy. Currently, the number of tourists visiting is still very small, this affects the income obtained is not enough to cover the maintenance and operational costs of TPB Margarana. Digital Marketing Training and Tour Guide Training as an effort to develop the potential of TPB Margarana to increase the number of tourists visiting so that it is expected to have an impact on the sustainability of the TPB Margarana Struggle History Museum. Training and mentoring methods are used in this activity. The training method is designed to convey the important role of digital marketing and tour guide competence to increase the number of visits to TPB Margarana. Digital marketing training and Tour Guide Training were attended by 20 TPB Margarana employees. The output of this activity is in the form of publication of activities through electronic mass media, draft teaching materials and draft community service articles. This activity also provides benefits for TPB Margarana, namely increasing competence in the field of digital marketing and tour guides for TPB Margarana employees and for the Bali State Polytechnic campus as the implementer of activities to share their knowledge with the wider community.

The Economic Literacy Development Program for Maryke Village aims to improve community welfare through the utilization of local resources, particularly in managing small businesses like broomstick production. The community’s limited understanding of economic literacy has hindered their ability to manage finances and optimize local economic potential. This research employs a qualitative methodology with a participatory approach, collecting data through observations, in-depth interviews, and group discussions with the community and local stakeholders. The results indicate that the program successfully enhanced the community’s understanding of economic literacy, particularly in financial management and business planning. Participants of the program began to manage household budgets, save regularly, and develop local resource-based businesses. Increased productivity and income were observed in the broomstick production business after the training. The program not only improved the community's awareness of the importance of economic literacy but also encouraged them to use local resources more effectively and sustainably, leading to a positive impact on their welfare.

Community empowerment is an effort to develop community independence and welfare through increasing knowledge, skills, behavior and abilities. According to data published by the Tangerang City Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the Tangerang City inflation rate has now reached 2.46%. The problem of unemployment in Tangerang City is an innovative strategy that creates small economic jobs and increases people's income. Like the tempeh business in Koang Jaya Village, Tangerang City. Therefore, community empowerment is a force to increase the income and economy of the small communities of Koang Jaya. The aim of this research is to determine community empowerment activities through the tempe business in Koang Jaya Village, Karawaci District, Tangerang City. Qualitative research methods were used in this research. Descriptive qualitative research method using observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this research show that the community empowerment process through the tempe making business in the Koang Jaya sub-district was carried out using Soeharto's theory (2011:50), namely planned and collective activities, improving people's lives, priorities for weak/disadvantaged groups through capacity building activities. The results of this research are that with community empowerment activities they can better ensure a clean economy by guiding the management of time, raw materials and other resources needed for tempeh production, not only that, but also ensuring that the tempeh is done well, with safety standards fulfilled. In this way, competition in the market will increase and have a positive impact on the local economy. With community empowerment activities, the economy of the Koang Jaya subdistrict community is improving more than before, so that their economic stability can be built through fostering management of time, raw materials and other resources needed in tempeh production.

The development of tourist villages has become a global trend driven by cultural and environmental preservation, as well as its potential to increase local community income. The purpose of this research is to analyze the development strategy of Jatirejo Village, Gunungpati District, through the Spot Selfie Competition, which leverages the village's potential to attract tourists, especially the younger generation. This competition is not merely a selfie spot contest but also an effective tourism promotion tool that can spark community creativity in creating attractive selfie spots. The results of the study show a positive impact on increasing tourist numbers, local income, and the preservation of culture and the environment. Moreover, this spot selfie competition introduces innovation in the sustainable management of tourist villages. This research is expected to contribute to effective and sustainable tourist village development policies in Indonesia

Financial management is a key aspect in achieving financial well-being of the community. However, the level of financial literacy in Indonesia is still low, requiring education and development of financial literacy to reduce ineffective financial decisions. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) are actively encouraging the improvement of financial literacy, with a focus on education, national campaigns, strengthening infrastructure, and developing affordable financial service products. Financial literacy, which includes knowledge, understanding, skills, and motivation in making financial decisions, has a positive impact on financial management behavior. Individuals with higher levels of financial literacy tend to make better financial decisions, avoid investment fraud, and understand the principles of financial planning. However, income also plays an important role as a moderator, influencing the relationship between financial literacy and financial management. Individuals with low incomes tend to have lower financial literacy, which can affect their financial management practices. Therefore, challenges such as behavioral bias and external factors can affect financial literacy and its management implementation.

This community service in Timbang Lawan Village aims to empower residents through training in planting chili seeds and making environmentally friendly dish soap. Implementation methods include needs identification, theoretical and practical training, as well as post-training evaluation and monitoring. This training is designed to help people reduce household expenses, both through planting chilies for their own consumption and making dish soap independently. Apart from that, this program also opens up new business opportunities by selling chili harvests and homemade soap at local markets, which can increase income, especially for teenagers and housewives. The results of the activity show that the community has succeeded in reducing expenses while creating independent businesses that have the potential to support the local economy in a sustainable manner.

Social assistance is an important aspect of government and non-government programs that can help on a large scale for the community so that the impact is to lighten life in the short term, but social assistance has several criteria such as income, social conditions, family status and the impact of the economic situation. . Knowing the criteria for social assistance is done by applying data mining to social assistance using the Naive Bayes algorithm procedure which produces accuracy calculations from 100 testing data, obtained good values, namely accuracy of 95.00%, precision of 92.31%, and recall of 97.95%.

Community Service (KKN) in Perkebunan Maryke Village, Kutambaru District, Langkat Regency, was carried out by students of the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra from 12 to 27 August 2024. This program aims to improve the financial literacy of the community and optimize the potential of the broomstick MSME which is the main source of income for village residents. Through MSME mentoring activities, students conduct value chain analysis to improve production efficiency, product innovation, and more effective marketing strategies. This mentoring aims to increase the competitiveness of MSMEs and shorten distribution channels to a wider market. In addition, the financial literacy program in collaboration with Bank Sumut is also provided through workshops to teach the community, especially the younger generation, about the importance of saving, financial planning, and personal budget management. The results of this activity show an increase in community understanding of financial literacy and MSME management, as well as the creation of new innovations in broomstick products. This activity not only has an impact on increasing residents' income, but also strengthens social cohesion and sustainable village economic development. This program is expected to be a model for community empowerment in other rural areas.