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This study aims to analyze the interfaith solidarity of UINSU Law students after natural disasters in North Sumatra and Aceh and to identify the forms of social activities and humanitarian values developed through these humanitarian actions. The research method used is a qualitative method with a field research approach through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research data sources were obtained from students, social volunteers, and disaster-affected communities involved in humanitarian activities. The results of the study indicate that UINSU Law students have an important role in helping communities through fundraising activities, humanitarian volunteers, psychosocial assistance, and interfaith cooperation. The interfaith solidarity carried out by the students was able to strengthen social relationships, increase tolerance, and create social harmony in post-disaster communities. In addition, the values of religious moderation, social concern, and unity became the main foundations of the students’ humanitarian activities. The presence of students among disaster victims gave a positive impact on the social recovery process and strengthened the sense of brotherhood and humanity within Indonesia’s multicultural society.

The frequent earthquakes in Indonesia have had complex impacts, not only on physical damage and material losses, but also on the psychological aspects of survivors. One psychological problem that often arises is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which can disrupt mental health, quality of life, and an individual's ability to return to normal activities. This condition requires appropriate treatment, one of which is through providing effective coping strategies for survivors. The purpose of this study is to collect and review knowledge related to coping strategies used by earthquake disaster victims who experience PTSD. This study uses a literature review approach by exploring various relevant scientific sources that are in line with the topic. The analysis process was carried out using the content analysis method, namely an in-depth discussion of the data with reference to the stress coping theory proposed by Lazarus and Folkman. The results of the study indicate that each region, both in Indonesia and in various countries, has a different approach to coping strategies to overcome PTSD in earthquake victims. These differences are influenced by culture, social values, community support, and available resources. In general, the identified coping strategies fall into two main categories: problem-focused coping (active coping), which focuses on solving problems, and emotion-focused coping (passive coping), which focuses on managing emotions resulting from trauma. These findings confirm that a combination of these two strategies, tailored to individual characteristics and cultural context, can be an effective approach to the psychological recovery of earthquake survivors.  

Indonesia is known as an archipelago located on the Ring of Fire, which is the confluence of three major tectonic plates, namely Indo Australia, Eurasia and the Pacific. This causes Indonesia to be an area at risk of experiencing various kinds of natural disasters. The elderly are one of the groups of people who are most vulnerable to the high psychological impact of natural disasters. Resilience in times of crisis is an important psychological ability in individuals, especially the elderly, because it is expected to make individuals strong and able to adapt to changes in conditions that occur in their lives. elderly, because it is expected to make individuals strong and able to adapt to changes in conditions that occur well. Resilience is a personal trait that refers to positive adaptation and reducing negative influences and stressors so that individuals can improve mentally and maintain their health despite experiencing severe problems. The purpose of this study is to determine and explore various images of resilience and to find out the importance of resilience for the elderly in dealing with disasters. The method used in this research is the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method where the literature related to the research will be analyzed and synthesized. The results and conclusions of this study are that the many types of natural disasters that occur in Indonesia make people from every group, especially the elderly, have resilience. The literature analyzed is literature published on Google Scholar, ISSN standardized and published between 2019 and 2024. The number of literature analyzed in this study was 8 literature.  The results of this study are a description of the resilience of the elderly consisting of several categories / levels of resilience, things that affect resilience, how the elderly adjust, and elderly preparedness for natural disasters. In addition, this study concluded that resilience is important for the elderly to deal with natural disasters.

Flooding is a disaster that comes from nature directly, whether it is caused by the frequency of high rainfall or the capacity of rivers that are unable to stem the swift flow of water. Thus, appropriate measures (Mitigation) are needed to be able to cope with flood natural disasters. This research intends to conduct an in-depth field study related to flood disasters in Kudus Regency and its mitigation guidelines. Then the researcher evaluates whether the mitigation measures can have a significant impact on the decline of flood natural disasters in Kudus Regency. The research method in this study applies qualitative with a field study approach style. Based on the previous research, it was found that several measures have been taken to mitigate the occurrence of flood disasters. However, these steps have in fact not been able to overcome flooding in Kudus Regency. Based on the results of an in-depth analytical study by applying the theory of policy effectiveness by Joseph John Campbell, it was found that several flood disaster mitigation efforts carried out by the Kudus Regency Government were still ineffective because they had not been able to significantly reduce the incidence of flooding. Policy improvements and more assertive program implementation are needed so that the results are more optimal.

Handling natural disaster victims requires a fast, precise, and fair aid distribution process. In this context, expert systems can be utilized as a decision-making tool in determining the type and amount of aid that should be given to victims. This article develops a desktop-based expert system using the Java programming language, which is able to calculate the type of aid based on the condition of the victim, the level of damage, and the number of affected family members. The method used is a rule-based expert system with if-then logic. The results show that this system can assist field officers in accelerating the calculation and distribution of aid.

This community service was carried out in Pattongko Village, Central Sinjai District, by considering the location's vulnerability to natural disasters such as landslides and tornadoes. The high rainfall in the area is one of the leading causes of frequent natural disasters, compounded by the mountainous and hilly topography. These factors make the community highly susceptible to disasters that result in significant material and immaterial losses. The primary aim of this service activity was to build awareness and strengthen the community's disaster response capabilities, enabling the creation of a disaster-resilient village.The activity was conducted through socialization efforts involving various stakeholders, including the Pattongko village community, the village government, local youth groups, and the Sinjai Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), which served as the lead agency in disaster response in the region. Despite being a one-day event, the activity was expected to provide essential disaster education and training for the local population, enhancing their knowledge of disaster preparedness and response. By doing so, the initiative aimed to minimize the potential victims and the scale of losses caused by natural disasters in the future.This activity also supported broader government programs aimed at forming Disaster Resilient Villages. In the future, the program will be extended with further activities, such as establishing community disaster response teams, organizing disaster simulations, and strengthening disaster management protocols within the village. This long-term plan will ensure that the community remains well-prepared for any potential disaster events

Based on the 2016-2020 Central Java Disaster Risk Assessment, floods and landslides are the most frequent disasters, with 818 flood cases accounting for 31.33% of the total disasters and landslides accounting for 29.57%. This study aims to cluster disaster-prone areas in Central Java using the K-Means algorithm and the GeoPandas library. Data on disaster events for the period 2019-2023 was obtained from the National Disaster Management Agency, while administrative map data of Central Java was downloaded from the Geoportal of Central Java Province. The research stages include data collection, data cleaning, standardization using the Standard Scaler method, application of the K-Means algorithm for regional clustering, and visualization of results using GeoPandas. The results showed that Central Java was divided into four clusters, namely: cluster 0 (disaster-prone areas) includes 3 regions, cluster 1 (non-disaster-prone areas) has 22 regions, cluster 2 (flood-prone areas) consists of 7 regions, and cluster 3 (landslide-prone areas) has 3 regions. The results of this research provide spatial data-based information that can be used as a basis in decision-making for disaster mitigation in Central Java.

This study aims to analyze the community's preparedness in facing natural disasters in Tegaltirto Village through indicators that include preparedness, vulnerability, and social resilience. Based on data collected through surveys and field observations in several hamlets, the analysis is conducted using data on preparedness values, vulnerability, and social resilience to provide an overview of how ready the community is to face natural disasters. The results of this study are expected to provide recommendations for improving community preparedness for natural disasters and contribute to disaster mitigation planning in the field of civil engineering.  

Penanganan bencana merupakan isu krusial dalam mengurangi dampak negatif bencana alam dan non-alam di Kota Semarang, yang memiliki potensi bencana seperti banjir, gempa bumi, dan kebakaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penanganan bencana di Kota Semarang pada tahun 2024 dengan menggunakan metode Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) dan VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR), untuk menentukan prioritas tindakan yang paling efektif dalam mitigasi dan respons bencana. Metode AHP digunakan untuk memberikan bobot pada kriteria-kriteria yang mempengaruhi penanganan bencana, seperti kesiapsiagaan, infrastruktur, dan sumber daya manusia. Selanjutnya, metode VIKOR diterapkan untuk memilih solusi terbaik berdasarkan alternatif penanganan bencana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prioritas penanganan bencana di Kota Semarang sebaiknya difokuskan pada penguatan sistem peringatan dini dan pengembangan infrastruktur evakuasi, dengan memperhatikan kesiapsiagaan masyarakat sebagai faktor pendukung utama. Berdasarkan perhitungan AHP, kriteria "kesiapsiagaan masyarakat" memperoleh bobot tertinggi, sementara perhitungan VIKOR menunjukkan bahwa tindakan penguatan infrastruktur evakuasi adalah solusi terbaik untuk mengurangi dampak bencana. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan Pemerintah Kota Semarang untuk meningkatkan investasi pada infrastruktur penanganan bencana dan memperkuat pelatihan serta keterlibatan masyarakat dalam program kesiapsiagaan bencana.  

This study examines the efforts of National Defense carried out by referring to the management of reserve components in the form of indigenous communities in managing the pandemic and natural disasters. Many indigenous institutions have shown extraordinary abilities in responding to crises quickly and effectively. The purpose of this study is to show that local indigenous institutions play a key role in coordinating aid and reconstruction efforts. The mutual cooperation system that is deeply embedded in the indigenous social structure allows for the rapid mobilization of community resources to help victims and begin the recovery process. Qualitative research uses a descriptive approach to collect data systematically, factually, and quickly according to the description when the research was conducted. The results of this study indicate that the integration of local wisdom in disaster mitigation also has the potential to strengthen the resilience of the community as a whole. By respecting and utilizing local knowledge, disaster mitigation efforts are not only more effective but also more accepted and supported by the local community in order to maintain state sovereignty.