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In the last few decades, entrepreneurship has become one of the main pillars of economic development, especially in developing countries like Indonesia. Makassar City, as one of the economic centers in Eastern Indonesia, has an important role in encouraging the growth of the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. One of the efforts made by the government and various institutions is to develop a Business Incubator Program, which aims to accelerate the growth of entrepreneurs through educational support, training and guidance. In Makassar District, Bara-Baraya Timur Village, the development of local entrepreneurs is increasingly being paid attention to. Business incubators in this area offer programs to help local entrepreneurs develop business skills, increase access to capital, and open wider networks. Although business incubators have proven successful in various countries, their application in each region can certainly produce different results, depending on the characteristics of the economic and social environment. In Bara-Baraya Timur Subdistrict, there are several challenges faced by one of the local entrepreneurs who were interviewed by researchers, such as a lack of management skills, as well as increasingly fierce competition. Therefore, the researcher decided to research more deeply into "The influence of business incubators on the entrepreneurial economy in Makassar City, Bara-Baraya Timur Subdistrict".      

The issue examined in this research is drug abuse among adolescents, which is increasing and becoming a serious problem in Indonesia. The research was conducted in Glindah Kedamean Gresik Village. This research is important because teenagers are the next generation who are vulnerable to the negative influences of drugs, which can damage their physical and mental health as well as disrupt their social relationships and academic achievements. This research aims to raise teenagers' awareness about the dangers of drugs through a socialization program involving an anti-drug youth community (KOPAN – in Indonesia). Problem-solving is carried out through the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, which involves the active participation of adolescents in the socialization process. These activities include problem identification, development of educational materials, and implementation of socialization. The results of the socialization activities show an increase in teenagers' knowledge about the dangers of drugs. They were enthusiastic and open during the discussion.The impact of this research is the increased awareness and knowledge among teenagers about the risks of drug abuse, as well as the strengthening of social support networks among them. Through collaboration with various parties, it is hoped that these preventive efforts can positively contribute to society and reduce the rate of drug abuse among teenagers

This paper examines the impact of innovative Human Resource Management (HRM) strategies on organizational success in the digital era. Over time, companies have increasingly adopted advanced technologies, including the internet, modern devices, social networks, e-learning, and digital platforms, to enhance employee performance and drive growth. These tools have positioned HRM as a critical factor for ensuring organizational survival and competitiveness in a technologically advanced world. The study highlights the effects of digital applications on HR processes such as recruitment, promotion, performance evaluation, employee satisfaction, and staff retention. It emphasizes the need for further development in HR practices to address challenges and seize opportunities in the digital context. The findings reveal that leveraging technology in HRM improves organizational efficiency, enhances employee satisfaction, and supports the development of an adaptable and innovative workforce essential for thriving in a dynamic digital workplace.

The Non-Cash Food Assistance Program (BPNT) is assistance provided by the government to Beneficiary Families (KPM) in the form of non-cash every month. Initially, the Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT) program was a replacement program for the Prosperous Rice Program (Rastra) which had several problems. Presidential Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 63 of 2017. This BPNT uses an electronic account mechanism, so it can only be used to buy food from traders or e-warongs that have collaborated with Himbara banks, but now BPNT assistance has changed to being in the form of money that is withdrawn at Bank link. This study aims to identify and analyze the obstacles faced in the implementation of the Non-Cash Food Assistance Program (BPNT) in Barengkok Village, Leuwiliang District, Bogor Regency. This study uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interview and observation methods. Data were collected from various sources, including beneficiaries, program implementers, and other related parties. The analysis was carried out to identify and group the main obstacles that affect the implementation of BPNT. The study identified several major obstacles in the implementation of BPNT, which were grouped into three categories: (1) Technical obstacles, including problems with infrastructure such as internet networks and EDC machines; (2) Administrative obstacles, including inaccuracies in data verification and lack of socialization about BPNT mechanisms; and (3) Socio-Economic obstacles, such as difficult access to e-warongs and low financial literacy among beneficiaries. These obstacles indicate that the implementation of BPNT in Barengkok Village faces various challenges that affect the effectiveness of the program. To improve the results and impact of BPNT, improvements need to be made in technical, administrative, and socio-economic aspects. Recommendations include improving infrastructure, improving administrative coordination, and improving education for the community.

The advancement of information and communication technology has significantly altered the ways adolescents interact and establish social relationships, particularly through social media. This study aims to examine the impact of human relations on adolescents' interactions and behaviors on social media platforms, taking into account psychological, sociological, and cultural dimensions. Employing a qualitative approach with a literature review method, this research explores interaction patterns among adolescents on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. The findings reveal that social media creates virtual spaces that enhance social networks but also pose risks such as reduced quality of face-to-face interactions, social anxiety, and mental health issues. This study emphasizes how the intense use of social media reshapes traditional communication patterns and influences adolescents' behavior and self-concept. Based on these findings, strategic recommendations are proposed for parents, educators, and policymakers to guide healthy social media use, balance its benefits and drawbacks, and foster the development of more meaningful social relationships among adolescents.

The advancement of information and communication technology has significantly altered the ways adolescents interact and establish social relationships, particularly through social media. This study aims to examine the impact of human relations on adolescents' interactions and behaviors on social media platforms, taking into account psychological, sociological, and cultural dimensions. Employing a qualitative approach with a literature review method, this research explores interaction patterns among adolescents on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. The findings reveal that social media creates virtual spaces that enhance social networks but also pose risks such as reduced quality of face-to-face interactions, social anxiety, and mental health issues. This study emphasizes how the intense use of social media reshapes traditional communication patterns and influences adolescents' behavior and self-concept. Based on these findings, strategic recommendations are proposed for parents, educators, and policymakers to guide healthy social media use, balance its benefits and drawbacks, and foster the development of more meaningful social relationships among adolescents.

Empowerment has a very important role in improving the quality of life and social welfare, especially for marginalized groups such as deaf and speech-impaired women and the elderly. This research aims to explore women's empowerment through salon training carried out at the UPT Social Services for the Deaf, Speech and Elderly Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra Province Social Service. This salon training is designed to provide practical skills that can help deaf-mute and elderly women increase their economic independence and improve their standard of living. The method used is a qualitative approach with observation and interviews as data collection techniques. The research results show that salon training not only provides technical skills but also increases participants' self-confidence, expands their social networks, and opens up job opportunities. Overall, this program contributes to women's empowerment by creating opportunities for them to become economically and socially independent. This research provides recommendations for the development of similar training programs in the future to expand the positive impact on communities of women in need.

Business development among young people is a growing phenomenon, especially in the creative industry and technology sectors. This research aims to explore the factors that affect the development of young people's businesses, the challenges they face, and the strategies used to overcome these obstacles. The research method used is a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and participatory observation of 10 young entrepreneurs in Sumbawa. The results of the study show that personal motivation, such as love for the field and the desire to contribute to social change, is the main driver of young entrepreneurs to start a business. However, the biggest challenges faced are limited capital, lack of managerial skills, and difficulties in managing market risks. Digital technology is a major factor in overcoming these challenges, especially in terms of marketing and market reach. In addition, the role of mentors and entrepreneurial communities proves to be crucial for providing practical support and expanding networks. This research suggests the need to increase access to financing, more applicable entrepreneurship training, and more supportive government policies to create a conducive entrepreneurial ecosystem.  

This study aims to explore the role of families in supporting young entrepreneurs, which is often a determining factor in the success or failure of their business. Families can provide various forms of support, such as financial, emotional, knowledge, skills, and access to social networks that can accelerate business development. Using a qualitative research approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews with 8 young entrepreneurs in various business sectors in Sumbawa. The results of the study show that family support, both in the form of initial capital, knowledge guidance, and emotional motivation, has a significant role in increasing the confidence and resilience of young entrepreneurs. Nonetheless, some young entrepreneurs face challenges in convincing families who have a conservative view of entrepreneurship. This study indicates that the family is not only a provider of resources, but also as a psychological factor that can affect the success of young people's businesses. Therefore, the role of the family in young people's entrepreneurship needs to be strengthened through increased understanding and better support from the family.

The phenomenon of increasing use of online games among teenagers in Pebenaan Village, Indragiri Hilir Regency, shows a shift in communication patterns from the real world to the virtual world. Online games no longer only serve as entertainment, but also become a significant space for social communication. This research aims to identify teenagers' motives for using online games as a communication medium, understand the communication process that occurs, and evaluate its impact on their social behavior. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation and documentation. The research informants were teenagers aged 13–19 years who actively played online games in Pebenaan Village. The research results show that the main motives of teenagers include entertainment, escape from boredom, social acceptance, and expanding friendship networks. The communication process in online games occurs through text chat, voice chat, and symbols such as emotes, which allows spontaneous and flexible interaction. Positive impacts include increasing collaboration skills and expanding social networks, while negative impacts include decreasing the intensity of real-world interactions and the use of abusive language. This research concludes that online games offer opportunities and challenges for teenagers' communication patterns, so wise management is needed to exploit their positive potential without ignoring the risks that may arise.

This research investigates school scope classification using Deep Neural Networks (DNN), focusing on students living environments and educational opportunities. By addressing the interplay of socioeconomic and educational factors, the study aims to develop an analytical framework for understanding how environmental contexts shape academic trajectories. The research provides a nuanced understanding of the importance of features in educational classification by developing DNN models based on Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient (SRCC). The methodology employs machine learning techniques, integrating data wrangling, exploratory analysis, and multiple DNN models with K-fold cross-validation. The study analyzes 677 student records from two schools. The research examined multiple model configurations. Results show that the 'All Data' model achieved 83.08% accuracy, the 'Top 5' model 81.54%, and the 'Non-Top 5' model 79.23%. The SRCC-based approach revealed that while top correlated features are important, additional variables significantly contribute to model performance. The study highlights the profound impact of family background, social environment, and educational contexts on school selection. Furthermore, it demonstrates DNN's capability to uncover intricate, non-linear relationships, offering actionable insights for policymakers to leverage machine learning's potential in developing targeted educational strategies.

The development of digital technology, especially social media, has brought significant changes in the way of interacting and communicating among the younger generation, especially Gen Z. Gen Z, who was born between 1997 and 2012, grew up in the digital era where social media became the main platform for connecting, sharing information, and building community. This study aims to explore the influence of social media on social interaction among Gen Z, with a focus on the positive and negative impacts arising from the use of social media in their daily lives. Social media allows Gen Z to connect with peers, form identities, and participate in various virtual communities. However, while it provides an opportunity to expand social networks, research shows that social media can also reduce the quality of deeper social relationships. Interactions that occur in cyberspace tend to be more superficial compared to face-to-face communication, which can interfere with the development of social skills and empathy. In addition, social comparisons that often occur on social media also affect mental health, causing feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and dissatisfaction with oneself.

This study aims to evaluate the impact of the BKI student community service program on female students at the North Asrama An-Nahdhoh Putri Islamic Boarding School, with a focus on improving mental health, practical skills, and social networks. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach with a descriptive type, which collects data through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The results of the study indicate that the community service program has succeeded in increasing female students' self-confidence, stress management skills, and better social relationships. In addition, extracurricular activities carried out every week have contributed significantly to the development of their practical skills. These findings emphasize the importance of community service programs in supporting the self-development of female students and creating a positive learning environment.

Education in Indonesia plays an important role in the development of individuals and the country, shaping social and cultural values and preparing for the future. Quality education creates human resources who are innovative and have high social awareness, as regulated in Republic of Indonesia Law no. 20 of 2003. The main challenge is to maintain achievements and adapt to the Society 5.0 era. Curricula, such as the 2013 Curriculum and the Merdeka Curriculum, are designed to develop students' knowledge, skills and character. English as a compulsory subject increases career and educational opportunities in the context of globalization. English teaching in Indonesia emphasizes listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as the importance of grammar and vocabulary. Nouns are an important element in sentence formation, and understanding nouns helps students in all aspects of language skills. An effective method for studying nouns is through descriptive text analysis. The Community Service Activity (PKM) entitled "Learning Nouns Through Descriptive Text Analysis for Grade 7 Students at MTs Lijamul Athfal Sukabumi" aims to develop community potential, increase creativity, writing skills and relationship networks. It is hoped that this PKM can improve students' understanding of nouns and become a guide for language learning in Indonesian literature, as well as arouse interest in learning English. The method used includes preparation and implementation of noun learning through descriptive text analysis at MTs Lijamul Athfal Sukabumi with results showing high enthusiasm from students. It is hoped that this fun context-based learning can be an alternative that advances education and produces students with international insight.

Umi Barokah Boyolali Hospital is a private hospital with type D which is one of the private hospitals formed to provide services to the community in the form of services that prioritize service in carrying out its activities based on customer satisfaction. Umi Barokah Boyolali Hospital is currently developing to offer health services with target service coverage in Boyolali Regency. Currently, the marketing team at Umi Barokah Boyolali Hospital is starting to develop marketing efforts which are expected to increase patient visits. High competition between hospitals is one of the factors that patient visits at Umi Barokah Boyolali Hospital tend to fluctuate. The marketing team's lack of knowledge regarding Digital Marketing, the large number of job desks for each marketing team member and the lack of supporting equipment result in digital marketing efforts being less than optimal. The marketing strategy that is currently being implemented is still not optimal considering that views on various social media for hospitals are still lacking. The solutions offered through this Community Service activity are (1) Providing education regarding the Digital Marketing Hospital Transformation Strategy (2) Providing education regarding the Digital Marketing Hospital Transformation Strategy method which can be applied in hospitals (3) Training on the Digital Marketing Hospital Transformation Strategy which combines Media Content Marketing, Collaboration Transformation, Expanding Social Media Networks, Optimizing Patient Services through digital marketing. The methods used in this community service include: (1) Increasing the marketing team's knowledge regarding the Digital Marketing Hospital Transformation Strategy to increase the number of patient visits; (2) Increasing the skills of the marketing team in implementing the Digital Marketing Hospital Transformation Strategy (3) Increasing and developing strategies to produce user interfaces for collecting customer data (4) Mentoring. The outputs of this activity are (1) Publication of service results in the Community Service Journal (2) Videos of PkM activities which can be accessed online; (3) Increasing the knowledge of the Hospital Marketing team through the Digital Marketing Hospital Transformation Strategy; (4) Integration of the results of PkM activities in the Hospital Marketing Management course; (6) Increasing students' skills in implementing the Digital Marketing Hospital Transformation Strategy in the Hospital Marketing Management course

The art corner and digital application training in Gunung Anyar Tambak, Surabaya, aims to improve the quality of life of the community through creativity and skills development. This study analyzes the impact of the training program on community participation, social welfare improvement, and contribution to creativity development. The research method used is a qualitative approach by conducting interviews to identify community satisfaction during training, and then conducting interviews with dance training students in depth to explore the potential of students after attending dance training. The results showed that the program succeeded in increasing community interest and participation in arts activities, and had a positive impact on social and economic aspects. This training activity has an impact on increasing the motivation and ability of the community in the use of technology in the current era. Through a training program that involves the active participation of the community, this research analyzes the impact of the program on increasing the sense of belonging to local culture, creative economic development, and the formation of stronger social networks.

This study explores the role of peer mentoring as a strategy to reduce student dropout rates and strengthen social support networks in universities. Using a mixed-methods approach that combined quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, the research examined students’ sense of belonging, academic motivation, persistence intention, and access to emotional and academic support. The findings indicate that peer mentoring significantly enhances students’ sense of community, increases their academic motivation, and strengthens their commitment to continue their studies. Compared to other retention strategies such as academic counseling or financial support, peer mentoring provides unique advantages by fostering ongoing peer-to-peer relationships and expanding social networks. Moreover, the study found that mentor–mentee interactions create a safe space for students to share academic challenges, personal concerns, and coping strategies, which contributes to improved well-being and greater confidence in navigating university life. Peer mentoring also offers opportunities for skill development, including communication, collaboration, and self-regulation, making it beneficial not only for mentees but also for mentors. These results suggest that peer mentoring not only mitigates dropout risks but also contributes to building long-term resilience and a supportive learning environment for students. Therefore, universities are encouraged to integrate structured peer mentoring programs into their retention initiatives to promote student success and holistic development.

This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) to explore the role of social networks in entrepreneurship within the context of Banjarmasin. The research investigates how social connections affect business success, focusing on the influence of networking in developing sustainable ventures. By analyzing peer-reviewed articles published over the last decade, the study identifies key themes, including community support, collaboration, network strength, and access to resources, which act as significant drivers for business growth. Both formal and informal networks are found to play essential roles in enhancing entrepreneurial outcomes. The findings suggest that optimizing these social networks is crucial for achieving sustainable business development. This study offers practical insights for entrepreneurs and policymakers, aiming to provide strategies that leverage local social capital for improved business performance in Banjarmasin.

Transactions are legal acts using computers, computer networks, and/or other electronic media. One of the online shopping trends in Indonesia now is shopping using a live broadcast system via the social media Facebook. The system is where the seller displays the goods being sold and states the condition, the type of material, and the price determined by the seller. And if there are interested buyers, there will be a sale and purchase agreement between them. The formulation of the problem in this research is (1) How to implement agreements in online buying and selling transactions via live broadcasts on Facebook. (2) What are the obstacles to implementing the agreement in protecting the rights and obligations of buyers and sellers in online buying and selling transactions via live broadcasts on Facebook?This research is empirical juridical research, with data obtained by interviewing 16 respondents and supported by primary and secondary data, quantitative analysis, and description. The results of this research show that: (1) Implementation of responsibilities for the parties in the sale and purchase agreement at Vmshop-Kupang. Where the implementation of responsibilities has been well regulated in the mutual agreement in the agreement made, but the implementation is still less effective and things are still found that are detrimental to online buyers. (2) The inhibiting factor in implementing the sale and purchase agreement on the Vmshop-Kupang Facebook account is the lack of awareness on both sides regarding the importance of the agreement as a value that protects both parties, namely online buyers and online sellers if a dispute occurs in the future and other factors, namely The time to make a letter of agreement takes a very long time and is complicated so that both parties carry out the agreement with a system of trust without thinking about what will happen in the future.Online buyers must pay proper attention to the procedures for carrying out online buying and selling transactions and the rules that exist in buying and selling transactions as well as the importance of written agreements.

This study examines women's political communication in Maluku, focusing on the opportunities, challenges, and socio-cultural dynamics they face. In a region strongly influenced by patriarchal culture, women's roles in politics are often constrained by traditional social views and resistance to their involvement in a male-dominated political arena. The complexity of this issue is heightened by the perception that politics is a harsh and competitive domain. The aim of this research is to understand the communication strategies used by female politicians in Maluku and to identify the factors that influence their success or failure in the political field. This study employs a qualitative method, gathering data through in-depth interviews with female politicians, activists, and political observers in Maluku. The findings reveal that despite significant challenges, female politicians are able to leverage local values such as community solidarity and the adat-based social system to strengthen their political positions. Additionally, social networks and support from women's groups and political organizations play crucial roles in their political communication strategies. Women's roles in Maluku politics are not limited to verbal and non-verbal communication but also include their ability to integrate local values and utilize their central societal roles to promote political agendas. These findings provide a significant contribution to the study of women's political communication, particularly in contexts that have been underexplored in both national and international literature. The research concludes that women's political communication in Maluku is a complex adaptation to the local socio-cultural context.