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Taro flour (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) is a local food ingredient with significant potential to be developed as an alternative carbohydrate source. Its high starch content, dietary fiber, and functional properties make taro flour a promising candidate for use in various food formulations. Moreover, the widespread availability of taro in tropical regions supports its sustainable utilization. However, the development and application of taro flour face several challenges, such as high levels of antinutritional compounds (particularly oxalates), variability in characteristics among cultivars, limited processing technology, and low consumer acceptance. Therefore, innovation in processing techniques is needed, including pre-treatment methods to reduce antinutrient content, starch modification to enhance functionality, and composite formulation with other food ingredients to expand product applications. This article aims to establish a comprehensive conceptual framework for the innovative development of taro flour, focusing on processing technology, functional value, and commercialization potential. Through this approach, the development of taro-based products is expected to increase added value, support local food diversification, and strengthen national food security.

This research is motivated by the suboptimal role of the Village Government in preserving culture in Bagolo Village, Kalipucang District, Pangandaran Regency. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative research approach. The data sources of this research are primary and secondary data. The primary data of this research is the result of interviews with 7 informants. The secondary data of this research are important documents relevant to the research. The data collection techniques of this research consist of observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis of this research is data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the role of the Bagolo Village Government in preserving culture has not been optimal, as seen from five dimensions. 1). In the stabilizer dimension, cultural preservation planning is not optimal and there is minimal community involvement in the planning process. 2). In the innovator dimension, there is low technology-based innovation and limited resources to develop creative preservation methods. 3). In the modernizer dimension, there is a lack of use of modern technology for cultural promotion and documentation in order to attract the interest of the younger generation. 4). In the pioneer dimension, there is a lack of consistent community mobilization programs and arts groups to preserve culture. 5). In the implementation dimension, there are budget limitations, facilities and infrastructure, and lack of access to capital for artists. The results of this study indicate that efforts to preserve culture in Bagolo Village require strengthening collaboration between the village government and the community, optimizing the use of technology, adequate funding support, and planned and sustainable preservation strategies so that local culture remains sustainable amidst the flow of modernization.

This research is based on problems in the strategy of the environment and hygiene agency in waste management in the coastal area of Pangandaran Regency, including: 1). There are limitations of supporting facilities and infrastructure in waste management in coastal areas. 2). Low sense of responsibility and participation of the community and tourists in protecting the coastal environment from garbage. 3). A directed and sustainable waste management strategy in coastal areas has not been prepared by the Pangandaran Regency Environment and Hygiene Office. The purpose of this study is to find out the strategy of the environment and hygiene agency in waste management in the coastal area of Pangandaran Regency. The method used in this study is a descriptive method with a qualitative research approach. This study uses Primary Data and Secondary Data. The primary data in this study is the result of interviews with 8 informants consisting of 1 head of service, 1 head of field, 2 cleaners, and 4 community leaders from coastal areas. Secondary data in this study are documents that have relevance to the research. The data collection technique in this study consists of interviews, observations and documentation. The data analysis techniques in this study consist of data reduction, data display and conclusion or verification. The results of the study show that the strategy of the environment and hygiene agency in waste management in the coastal area of Pangandaran Regency has not run optimally. The obstacles are due to the ineffectiveness of the recycling program, the lack of public awareness, the absence of the application of technology and management strategies that have not involved the participation of other stakeholders, and the weak role of coordination among stakeholders. DLHK's efforts to overcome obstacles by education, policy issuance, and provision of basic waste management facilities.

Loyang Dogan cake is a traditional Indonesian food commonly sold in markets without the use of modern preservation methods, making it susceptible to microbial contamination. This food is often produced and sold in conditions that may affect its quality and safety. Therefore, this study aims to provide a scientific overview of the potential microbial contamination in Loyang Dogan cakes and its benefits as an educational foundation for both producers and consumers regarding the importance of food hygiene. The focus of this research is to identify bacterial colony growth in Loyang Dogan cakes through microbiological culture tests. The method used in this study involves inoculation, starting with the dilution of the sample using sterile solutions, followed by inoculation onto a Nutrient Agar (NA) medium that has been solidified. The samples are then incubated at 37°C for 24 to 48 hours. After the incubation period, the growing colonies are observed and the number and morphological characteristics are recorded. The results show bacterial colony growth in all tested samples, with differences in the number and shape of the colonies depending on the sample source. The bacterial colonies generally appear white, cream, or yellowish, round, smooth, and vary in size. These findings indicate that Loyang Dogan cakes have the potential to be contaminated with microbes during the production and sale process, posing risks to the quality and safety of consumption. Based on the results, it is concluded that improvements in sanitation and food handling practices for traditional products like Loyang Dogan are necessary to ensure their safety for public consumption. Therefore, educating producers and consumers about food hygiene is crucial to raising awareness of the importance of maintaining food quality and safety.

This research is motivated by the importance of implementing sustainable tourism management principles in the management of Citumang Nature Tourism, Bojong Village, Parigi District, Pangandaran Regency. This management not only emphasizes the utilization of economic value, but must also pay attention to the preservation of the natural environment, socio-cultural values and aspects, and the active involvement of the local community. This aims to ensure that the benefits of Citumang's existence can be felt by all levels of society. The purpose of this study is to determine the form and effectiveness of collaboration between the village government, stakeholders, and the community in managing this nature tourism. This study uses a qualitative method with data collection techniques through literature studies and field studies. Data analysis is carried out in three stages, namely data collection, data reduction, and data presentation. The results of the study indicate that the collaboration between the village government, stakeholders, and the community still faces several obstacles. Problems identified include the lack of official licenses or professional guide certificates for tour guides, an unclear organizational structure resulting in weak coordination between the village government and tour guide groups, limited proactive leadership, which reduces community motivation and participation in tourism development, low community involvement in the planning and implementation of tourism activities, and a lack of effective promotion to attract visitors. These conditions have resulted in the suboptimal development of Citumang's tourism potential as a leading regional destination. This study recommends the establishment of a clear organizational structure, increased human resource capacity through guide training and certification, strengthening the role of visionary and inclusive leadership, increasing community participation in all stages of tourism management, and implementing creative and targeted promotional strategies. This will enable Citumang's nature tourism management to be more effective, sustainable, and provide optimal benefits for all stakeholders.

This research is motivated by the suboptimal strategy of the Pangandaran Regency Tourism and Culture Office in supporting sustainable tourism development. Several problems identified include the lack of optimal management of facilities and infrastructure, such as waste management, and inadequate transportation facilities. Furthermore, tourism promotion has not been carried out in a sustainable and measurable manner, compounded by the absence of a Regional Promotion Agency. Human resources (HR) in the tourism sector also still lack a comprehensive understanding of the concept of sustainable tourism, which is a major challenge in implementing this policy effectively. The purpose of this study was to determine the strategies implemented by the Pangandaran Regency Tourism and Culture Office in developing sustainable tourism. The method used was descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Informants in this study consisted of government elements, communities, and tourism business actors. The results showed that the strategies implemented by the Pangandaran Regency Tourism and Culture Office encompass four dimensions of strategic management: environmental monitoring, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and evaluation and control. However, the strategies that have been implemented have not been optimal. Several efforts have been made, including increased training based on local potential, technology education, the formation of promotional groups, and regular activity evaluations. However, major challenges remain: strengthening coordination between various stakeholders and improving natural resource management and more environmentally friendly supporting facilities. This study illustrates the need for strategic and policy adjustments to optimize sustainable tourism development in Pangandaran Regency, with a focus on increasing understanding and involvement of the community and businesses, as well as optimizing infrastructure and promoting more planned and measurable initiatives.

The public’s demand for excellent service encourages the government to continuously innovate. In response, the Population and Civil Registration Office of Pangandaran Regency developed an innovation called the mobile service pickup program. This innovation integrates offline services to accelerate and simplify the processing of population documents, particularly in the issuance of birth certificates. The mobile service pickup program is designed to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of public services in the field of population administration in Pangandaran Regency. This study refers to the innovation theory by Everett M. Rogers, as cited in Prabowo H. (2022), which states that there are five attributes of innovation that influence its acceptance: relative advantage, compatibility, trialability, and observability. The research method used in this study is qualitative descriptive, with data collected through interviews, documentation, and observation. Meanwhile, informants were selected purposively to obtain relevant and in-depth data. The research results reveal that the mobile service pickup program innovation has not yet been optimally implemented, with time effectiveness being a crucial factor for the community. Therefore, this innovation must continue to be developed to gain wider acceptance among the public.

This study focuses on the importance of synergy between village government and communities in supporting local potential-based development. Kampung Nusantara, an innovative program in Cintakarya Village, Parigi District, Pangandaran Regency, requires solid cooperation between the village government and the community for effective and sustainable village development. However, in practice, collaboration between the two parties has not been optimal. The main problem identified in this study is the lack of coordination between the village government and the community. This is due to the absence of regulations that clearly define the roles of each party and the limited capacity of existing human resources. As a result, the existing collaboration has not been systematic and has not fully supported the achievement of Kampung Nusantara's development goals. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study approach in Cintakarya Village. The findings of this study indicate that despite several obstacles, there are still positive efforts to improve collaboration between the village government and the community. Some of these efforts include the establishment of a joint communication forum, capacity building training, and program support from external partner institutions that play a role in supporting village development. This study recommends several steps to improve this collaboration, including increasing communication between the village government and the community, clarifying the roles and responsibilities of each party, and strengthening village institutions. This is expected to foster more effective collaboration, which in turn will support the achievement of sustainable development goals in Kampung Nusantara, Cintakarya Village. Furthermore, this study emphasizes the importance of strengthening human resource capacity at both the village government and community levels.

This research is motivated by the importance of synergy between the village government and the community in supporting local potential-based development. Kampung Nusantara, as one of the innovative programs in Cintakarya Village, Parigi District, Pangandaran Regency, requires solid cooperation between both parties for effective and sustainable village development. However, in its implementation, collaboration between the village government and the community still faces various challenges that hinder the optimization of Kampung Nusantara development. The problem raised in this research is the suboptimal collaboration between the village government and the community in Kampung Nusantara development. This study aims to explore and analyze the factors that influence this collaboration, as well as to provide recommendations for improving the effectiveness of this collaboration. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study approach. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and analysis of related documents. The findings of this study reveal that collaboration between the village government and the community in Cintakarya Village is still not running systematically and structured. Obstacles faced include a lack of coordination between the government and the community, the absence of regulations that clearly regulate the roles of each party, and limited human resource capacity in implementing the program. Nevertheless, there have been positive efforts, including the establishment of joint communication forums, capacity-building training, and support from external programs implemented by supporting institutions. This study recommends increasing the intensity of communication between village governments and communities, clarifying the roles and responsibilities of each party, and strengthening village institutions to achieve more effective collaboration. Furthermore, improving human resource capacity and establishing clear regulations are crucial to supporting the sustainability of the Kampung Nusantara program in the future.

Nutritional problems in toddlers remain a major challenge in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas such as Paga Village, Sikka Regency. Nutritional problems are not only caused by a lack of nutritious food intake but are also exacerbated by the high incidence of infectious diseases, inadequate parenting, low public nutrition knowledge, limited access to health services, and low socioeconomic conditions. These factors directly and indirectly impact children's nutritional status. One intervention effort that can be implemented to address this problem is through the provision of locally-based food supplements (PMT), which aims to improve children's nutritional intake and encourage food independence and sustainable family nutritional security. This study aims to determine the effect of providing locally-based food supplements as a nutritional intervention on improving the nutritional status of toddlers experiencing malnutrition. The research method used was an observational analytic approach with a cross-sectional design approach. The sample in this study were toddlers with malnutrition status who received an intervention in the form of local food-based PMT. The results showed an improvement in nutritional status in toddlers after receiving PMT. A total of 46 toddlers who were initially malnourished experienced an improvement to normal nutritional status after the intervention. These results indicate that providing locally-based food supplements has a positive effect on the nutritional status of toddlers. In conclusion, local food-based PMT has proven effective as a nutritional intervention in improving the nutritional status of toddlers in Paga Village. Such programs need to be further developed and supported by various parties to reduce the prevalence of malnutrition in the community and strengthen local food self-sufficiency.

Urban farming tidak hanya menjadi strategi ketahanan pangan perkotaan, tetapi juga pendekatan spasial dalam menata ruang mikro di kawasan padat penduduk. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis kontribusi urban farming dalam optimalisasi ruang sempit melalui pendekatan arsitektur mikro dan pemberdayaan komunitas. Lokasi penelitian adalah Kelurahan Bukit Duri, Jakarta Selatan, yang memiliki karakter spasial padat dan terbatas namun aktif mengembangkan kebun komunitas berbasis rumah tangga. Pendekatan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan studi kasus digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi pola adaptasi ruang dan transformasi fungsi ruang residual menjadi produktif secara ekologis dan sosial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa urban farming berperan sebagai penghubung antar-ruang, media ekologis pasif, serta wadah rekreasi mikro komunitas. Penataan ruang mikro dilakukan melalui partisipasi warga dikoordinir oleh tim penggerak PKK, pemrograman urban farming berbasis komunitas, dengan pengelolaan air limbah rumah tangga sederhana. Penelitian ini memperkuat urgensi integrasi arsitektur lanskap mikro dan strategi ketahanan komunitas dalam penataan ruang kota yang berkelanjutan dengan pendekatan urban farming.

Bananas are a tropical fruit that is popular because of its sweet taste and high nutrient content. However, bananas have a major drawback, which is a short shelf life. After reaching perfect ripeness, the banana will undergo a change in mushy texture, the skin will appear black spots, and there will be a growth of yeast that causes the appearance of the banana to be damaged and unfit for consumption. However, ripe bananas that look visually bad still contain high glucose, which can be used in fermentation or advanced processing. One of the solutions to avoid losses due to ripe banana spoilage is to process it into banana sale. Banana sale is a processed product produced from ripe bananas that go through a drying process to reduce the moisture content to a safe level, so that it can extend its shelf life. This drying process can be done by two methods, namely drying in the sun and smoking. The purpose of both methods is to reduce the water content of bananas, so that they are not easily damaged by microorganisms. Using this technique, bananas that are prone to spoilage can be transformed into more durable products, have a distinctive taste, and have a high selling value. The quality of banana sales is influenced by various factors, such as its color, taste, aroma, texture, and shelf life. By processing bananas for sale, their economic value can increase significantly. Farmers can not only reduce losses due to bananas that do not sell well in the fresh market, but also earn additional income from value-added processed products. Banana sale products have great potential to be developed as one of the processed food products that have economic value and are beneficial to the community (Masuku, M. A., 2023; Lestari, S., et al., 2024).

The food security program involving chili cultivation in Pentur Village is hindered by inefficiencies in water use and suboptimal plant growth, primarily due to traditional irrigation methods that fail to consistently maintain ideal soil moisture and temperature. This issue is exacerbated by unpredictable environmental shifts, such as fluctuating weather patterns, and a lack of precise irrigation control stemming from technological limitations. To address this, a system for monitoring and regulating chili plant irrigation using IoT technology was developed. This system employs humidity and temperature sensors connected to an IoT platform like Blynk, enabling real-time observation of plant and environmental conditions. Data on soil moisture, air temperature, and humidity are stored in a database, and irrigation is automated based on soil moisture levels. The goal is to enhance water efficiency, minimize risks associated with over or under-watering due to environmental variations, and improve both yield and quality of the chili crop. This IoT-based system aims to simplify chili plant management for Pentur Village farmers and significantly boost agricultural output.

Number of vegetarians in Indonesia is rising. This increase may be attributed to improvement of people knowledge regarding health benefits of high fiber plant-based diet especially to reducing the risks of degenerative diseases. However, high fiber plant-based food especially mushroom-based food that being accepted by majority of panelists are limited to oyster and straw mushroom. Hence, the goal of this research is to get the best formula based on organoleptic and crude fiber content from Auricularia polytricha and red dragon fruit peel extract as a food for vegetarian diet. This study used experimental study with Randomized Block Design (RBC) method with two experimental factors: the concentration and volume of red dragon fruit peel extract (25 ml and 50 ml) and the proportions of wheat flour and Auricularia polytricha (30:70, 50:50, 70:30). Organoleptic test results data were analyzed using the Krusskal Wallis test and the Man-Whitney U test to test it further. The results showed that there was a significant effect of the nugget ingredient formulation on color, taste, and texture of the nuggets (p<0,05), and there was no significant effect on the aroma of the nuggets (p>0,05). The highest crude fiber content was found in nuggets with a composition of 70% Auricularia polytricha and 30% wheat flour with the addition of 50 ml red dragon fruit peel extract, which was 36.88%, and anthocyanin content of 0,99 mg/100 g. The best formula for Auricularia polytricha nuggets with the addition of red dragon fruit peel extract is J3E2 with a composition of 70% Auricularia polytricha and 30% wheat flour and the addition of 50 ml of red dragon fruit skin extract.

This research is motivated by the rampant circulation of repackaged products that have not been fully supervised. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the legal protection provided to consumers and the effectiveness of the role of the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) in conducting supervision. The purpose of this study is to determine the legal protection provided to consumers of packaged food products and to determine the extent to which BPOM carries out its role as a supervisory agency in ensuring the safety of these products. This research uses a normative legal approach with a qualitative approach, through literature study and interviews as a complement. The results show that business actors are required to re-register repackaged products in accordance with food safety regulations. This is a preventive measure to ensure that products in circulation are safe for consumption and provide effective legal protection for consumers. The findings also indicate that BPOM supervision still needs strengthening, both in terms of regulations, resources, and community outreach.  

The Implementation of Government Policy in Conducting Food Security Activities Through the Village-Owned Enterprises (Bumdes) Srikoyo Menongo. Data collection was carried out through interviews with the Director of the Village-Owned Enterprise, the Secretary of the Village-Owned Enterprise, and the Head of Menongo Village, Sukodadi District, Lamongan Regency.

Noodles are commonly made from wheat flour, which is high in carbohydrates but low in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. To enhance their nutritional value, this study used broccoli leaf flour, a vegetable source rich in nutrients and antioxidants. The aim was to evaluate the organoleptic and chemical qualities of dried noodles with added broccoli leaf flour. The study used a completely randomized design with three treatments and two replications. Organoleptic tests (color, aroma, texture, and taste) were conducted by 60 panelists. Chemical analysis measured carbohydrate, protein, fat, calcium, fiber, and moisture content. The results showed that noodles with 10 grams of broccoli leaf flour (treatment B) were most preferred by panelists. This treatment also had improved nutritional content, especially in fiber and calcium, while maintaining acceptable product quality. In conclusion, broccoli leaf flour is a promising ingredient to improve the nutritional value of dried noodles and develop functional food that is well-accepted by consumers.

Produksi padi di Indonesia, termasuk Kabupaten Sidoarjo, menghadapi berbagai tantangan seperti alih fungsi lahan, perubahan iklim, dan keterbatasan infrastruktur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memetakan potensi produksi padi secara spasial di Kabupaten Sidoarjo dengan memanfaatkan pendekatan Sistem Informasi Geografis (SIG). Metode yang digunakan meliputi analisis spasial untuk menggambarkan sebaran luas baku sawah, tanam, panen, irigasi, dan produktivitas di tingkat kecamatan, serta analisis deskriptif untuk menafsirkan hasil pemetaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa wilayah dengan sistem irigasi teknis dan luas baku sawah yang masih terjaga, seperti Kecamatan Tarik, Sukodono, dan Wonoayu, memiliki produktivitas yang relatif tinggi. Pemetaan spasial berbasis SIG terbukti efektif dalam mengidentifikasi wilayah potensial yang mendukung pengelolaan produksi padi secara lebih terarah. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan pemanfaatan SIG sebagai alat strategis dalam perencanaan pertanian dan pengambilan kebijakan yang berbasis data spasial untuk meningkatkan ketahanan pangan di Kabupaten Sidoarjo.

Wasted food is a global issue that has been around for a long time but has become increasingly serious without realizing it. The resulting impacts negatively affect many sectors, such as the environment, economy and social. Food waste can reduce farmers' income and increase consumer spending. Households can be said to be the biggest contributors to food waste because apart from daily consumption activities, the most dominant livelihood system of the people in Teriak sub-district is farming. The characteristics of farming households that play a major role in meeting household food needs are the socio-economic conditions of farmers, because it can describe the capacity of farmers in meeting their food needs, research was conducted on the causes of food waste behavior by farming households, especially Teriak District. This research aims to determine household consumption behavior towards the emergence of food waste and identify the influence of socio-demographic and socio-economic factors on food waste behavior by households in Teriak District, Bengkayang Regency. The research method used in this research is descriptive statistics with 100 sample respondents representing households. The variables in this study are divided into two, namely socio-demographics and household behavior. The research results show that the behavior of farming households is influenced by socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics of respondents such as age, length of education, number of family members, income and expenses. Food waste behavior includes several aspects such as the social environment, purchasing, storage, processing and consumption.

Food security is a strategic issue that is directly related to community welfare, especially in coastal areas that are vulnerable to climate change and economic fluctuations. This study aims to identify and analyze social and economic determinants that contribute to the level of household food security in coastal areas. The method used is a quantitative approach with a survey technique of 150 households in three coastal villages. The variables studied include income level, education, access to markets, social participation, and ownership of productive assets. The results of the study indicate that income factors, education of the head of the family, and participation in social groups have a significant influence on household food security. This finding confirms that food security is not only determined by food availability alone, but also by socio-economic factors that shape household resilience in accessing and utilizing food optimally. The implications of this study emphasize the need for multi-sector policy interventions that focus on increasing income, education, and social empowerment to strengthen sustainable food security in coastal areas.