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The primary challenge faced by the community in Dewasari Village, Ciamis Regency, is the ineffective management of household organic waste, along with limited knowledge and skills in converting organic waste into value-added products. This community service program aimed to strengthen community capacity in developing smart environmental management through community-based Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggot cultivation. The program was implemented through educational sessions, practical training on BSF maggot cultivation, community mentoring, and learning evaluation using a participatory approach involving the village government, community groups, and local youth. The results showed significant improvements in participants' knowledge and practical skills in managing organic waste, cultivating BSF maggots independently, and utilizing the harvested maggots as alternative livestock feed and an additional source of household income. The program also increased community awareness of the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly waste management. Therefore, community-based BSF maggot cultivation can serve as an innovative solution for promoting smart, productive, and sustainable environmental management while strengthening community economic empowerment and improving household livelihoods in Dewasari Village.

This study aims to systematically analyze the literature on the implementation of external evaluation systems and accreditation management in improving the quality of Islamic education. It also seeks to provide a more comprehensive understanding of best practices that can be applied by Islamic educational institutions in responding to increasingly complex quality demands. Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) approach, this study identifies themes, strategies, and challenges found in previous studies. Articles were identified from Google Scholar, Garuda, and ScienceDirect databases within the 2012–2024 period. The selection process involved a step-by-step screening of titles and abstracts, resulting in 15 main articles for further in-depth review. The findings indicate that external evaluation functions as a strategic instrument to enhance accountability, transparency, and quality control in educational institutions. Key themes identified include the importance of a Total Quality Management (TQM) culture, the strategic role of Management Information Systems (MIS) in data governance, and the gap between administrative compliance and substantive quality improvement. This study concludes that effective accreditation management requires a shift from a bureaucratic approach toward a culture of continuous improvement integrated with Islamic values and oriented toward overall educational quality enhancement.

This study aims to describe and analyze the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in improving elementary school students’ learning achievement in the Education Coordination Area (Korwil) of Rajadesa District, Ciamis Regency. The study employed a qualitative approach using a case study method to obtain an in-depth understanding of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of project-based learning. The research subjects consisted of principals, teachers, students, and school supervisors involved in the learning process. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. The data were analyzed using the interactive analysis model of Miles and Huberman, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was ensured through source triangulation, technique triangulation, and member checking. The findings revealed that the implementation of PjBL was carried out through three main stages: planning, collaborative implementation, and authentic assessment. PjBL was proven to improve students’ cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning achievement, as well as enhance critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity skills. The novelty of this study lies in the contextual PjBL implementation model based on local characteristics that integrates collaborative, contextual, and reflective learning aspects into a unified learning cycle.

This research focuses on the strategic role of the people's market as a driver of the regional economy and a source of Regional Original Income (PAD), by taking a case study of the arrangement of the people's market by the Ciamis Regency MSME Office. Using a qualitative approach, data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results of the study show that the Regional Government of Ciamis Regency implements five main strategies in structuring the people's market, including optimizing development and revitalization with ease of access, market development based on potential and local characteristics, cooperation with investors, facilitation and guaranteeing the ease of capital lending through banking, and market promotion using digital technology. This strategy has a significant impact on the achievement of PAD. The achievement of PAD from the people's market sector of Ciamis Regency was recorded to exceed the target in the period of 2015 to 2017, reaching 113.4%, 128.0%, and 121.9%, respectively, although it decreased in 2018 to 87.2%. To optimize regional levy revenue, these findings conclude the need to improve and improve the regional levy management system to support the performance of the apparatus, the implementation of routine activities such as coordination between agencies and socialization to business actors, as well as increasing the discipline, dedication, and honesty of fiscal officials in carrying out their main duties and functions proportionately.

This study aims to analyze the effect of work stress and work discipline on the effectiveness of human resources (HR) in employees of the Communication and Information Service (Diskominfo) of Ciamis Regency. The effectiveness of human resources is crucial for the success of government agencies in public services and information technology management, where the optimal performance of employees is influenced by stress management and discipline levels. This study adopted a quantitative-descriptive method by distributing questionnaires to 40 respondents who were selected through random sampling techniques. The data testing included validity, reliability, and multiple linear regression analysis tests to test the relationship of independent variables (work stress $X_1$ and work discipline $X_2$) to bound variables (HR effectiveness $Y$). The results of the analysis show that work stress and work discipline simultaneously have a significant effect on the effectiveness of human resources. Partially, work stress has a negative influence, indicating that increased work stress tends to reduce the effectiveness of human resources. On the contrary, work discipline has been shown to have a positive effect, showing that the higher the employee's discipline, the more their work effectiveness will increase. Therefore, the conclusion emphasizes that increasing the effectiveness of human resources requires the implementation of effective work stress management and the establishment of a consistent work discipline culture. This effort is important to create a conducive work environment, increase productivity, and strengthen the performance of the state civil apparatus in supporting an electronic-based government system and digital public services.

Fenomena pelajar yang mengendarai kendaraan bermotor tanpa Surat Izin Mengemudi (SIM) merupakan permasalahan yang mengancam keselamatan lalu lintas serta mencerminkan rendahnya kesadaran hukum remaja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan (PKN) mampu menginternalisasikan nilai-nilai hukum dalam membentuk sikap berkendara yang bertanggung jawab. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan desain studi kasus di SMPN 1 Ciamis. Teknik pengumpulan data meliputi wawancara mendalam, observasi pembelajaran, dan penyebaran kuisioner kepada siswa, guru, dan orang tua. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun pembelajaran PKN telah memberikan pemahaman normatif terhadap hukum lalu lintas, namun masih terdapat kesenjangan antara pemahaman dan implementasi. Faktor lingkungan sosial, pola asuh orang tua, serta lemahnya pengawasan eksternal menjadi kendala utama. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan pendekatan pembelajaran yang kontekstual, kolaboratif, dan terintegrasi dengan berbagai pihak untuk mengoptimalkan internalisasi nilai hukum.

This research focuses on the strategic role of the people's market as a driver of the regional economy and a source of Regional Original Income (PAD), by taking a case study of the arrangement of the people's market by the Ciamis Regency MSME Office. Using a qualitative approach, data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results of the study show that the Regional Government of Ciamis Regency implements five main strategies in structuring the people's market, including optimizing development and revitalization with ease of access, market development based on potential and local characteristics, cooperation with investors, facilitation and guaranteeing the ease of capital lending through banking, and market promotion using digital technology. This strategy has a significant impact on the achievement of PAD. The achievement of PAD from the people's market sector of Ciamis Regency was recorded to exceed the target in the period of 2015 to 2017, reaching 113.4%, 128.0%, and 121.9%, respectively, although it decreased in 2018 to 87.2%. To optimize regional levy revenue, these findings conclude the need to improve and improve the regional levy management system to support the performance of the apparatus, the implementation of routine activities such as coordination between agencies and socialization to business actors, as well as increasing the discipline, dedication, and honesty of fiscal officials in carrying out their main duties and functions proportionately.

This research is motivated by the results of initial observations that the Environmental Observation Strategy in the Development of the Ciung Wanara Area by the Ciamis Regency Tourism Office is not optimal. The purpose of this study is to determine the Environmental Observation Strategy in the Development of the Ciung Wanara Area by the Ciamis Regency Tourism Office. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method. There are 5 informants. Data collection techniques are literature studies, field studies (observations and interviews) and documentation. The author uses qualitative data analysis techniques through processing data from interviews and observations to draw conclusions so that they can answer the problems in the study. Based on the results of the study, it is known that: The Environmental Observation Strategy in the Development of the Ciung Wanara Area by the Ciamis Regency Tourism Office is not optimal, this is due to the lack of human resources in the Tourism Office so that it is still rare to provide training to staff, therefore to overcome the obstacles faced in the environmental observation strategy in the development of the Ciung Wanara area, the Tourism Office seeks to provide periodic HR competency improvement training, so that by conducting training, the HR competency owned will increase.

This study aims to determine the implementation of the Smart Society 5.0-based digital literacy program in Ciamis Regency, implemented by the Communication and Informatics Office (Diskominfo). This program is part of the local government's digital transformation to create a smart, inclusive, and adaptive society to the development of information technology. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods, and data is obtained through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation. The analysis is conducted using Charles O. Jones's theory of public policy implementation, which includes three main components: organization, interpretation, and implementation. The results show that organizationally, Diskominfo has a supportive structure and relatively competent human resources, although there are still limitations in the mastery of digital technology among employees. From an interpretation perspective, the digital literacy strategy is implemented through public education, hoax prevention, digital content provision, and social media utilization. Meanwhile, in terms of implementation, supervision is carried out through monitoring, regular reporting, the use of digital applications, and evaluation forums. Some obstacles faced include budget limitations, the digital divide between regions, uneven technological infrastructure, and the lack of specific evaluation indicators. Nevertheless, improvement efforts continue through human resource training, optimization of digital facilities and infrastructure, and cross-sector synergy. This study concludes that the implementation of the Smart Society 5.0-based digital literacy program in Ciamis Regency has been quite successful, but still requires strengthening human resources, evaluation policies, and equitable digital access in rural areas.

This research is entitled "Socialization of the General Election Commission in Increasing Voter Participation in the 2024 Regent and Deputy Regent Election of Ciamis Regency (Case Study in Ciamis District)". The focus of this research is to determine how the implementation of socialization carried out by the General Election Commission (KPU) of Ciamis Regency in an effort to increase public participation in the 2024 Regent and Deputy Regent Election, especially in the Ciamis District area. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews with related parties, direct observation of socialization activities, and collection of supporting documentation. The data obtained are analyzed qualitatively through the process of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the Ciamis Regency KPU carried out socialization by referring to the Theory of Three Elements of Socialization proposed by Haryanto (2018) in the book Political Socialization: An Initial Understanding. The three elements include: Socialization Agents, namely parties who play a role in conveying information, such as KPU officers, District Election Committees (PPK), and community leaders, Socialization Materials, including information regarding election stages, voting procedures, the importance of voting rights, and the role of the community in maintaining democracy, Socialization Methods, which are carried out through face-to-face meetings, leaflet distribution, banner installation, social media, and community-based activities. Although socialization activities have been carried out in a planned manner and involved various media, research results indicate that their implementation has not been optimal. Some obstacles found include limited reach to all levels of society, minimal participation in socialization activities, and a lack of innovation in information delivery methods. In conclusion, the socialization carried out by the Ciamis Regency KPU for the 2024 Regent and Deputy Regent Election has been running but needs to be increased in intensity, creativity, and equal distribution of targets so that voter participation can be maximized.

The problem of poverty is a serious problem found in areas especially rural Poverty is one of the main indicators in evaluating the progress of a village. Therefore, each village tries to carry out a number of activities to reduce poverty. Especially in Sukajaya Village, Pamarican District continues to try to reduce the poverty rate in Suakajaya Village through development and assistance using village funds. This study used the theory of Prof. Dr. Sondang P. Siagian, M.P.A. which aims to examine and analyze how the village government plays a role in lowering poverty levels using five role dimensions: Role as Stabilizer, Role as Innovator, Role as Modernizer, Role as Pioneer, and  Role as Self-executor. This study used qualitative descriptive research with interviews and literature as its data collection. This study results in the fact that the government of Des Sukajaya has tried to make efforts to reduce the poverty rate in Desa Sukajaya, but the efforts made by Desa Sukajaya have not been carried out properly because there are still programs carried out by Desa Suakjaya that have not been optimally and there are still programs which will begin to know the front. However, the Sukajya village government continues to strive to maximize the programs in the village in the welfare of the community by mobilizing the younger generation to conduct training.

This research was conducted at the Tambaksari Fossil Museum, Ciamis Regency. The purpose of this research is to determine the Analysis of Cultural Heritage Management at the Tambaksari Fossil Museum, Ciamis Regency in 2024. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive research method. This method includes observation, interviews, and documentation. Data processing techniques in this research are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. There are 5 informants. The results of the research show that the Analysis of Cultural Heritage Management at the Tambaksari Fossil Museum, Ciamis Regency in 2024 has not been running optimally. From the results of the observation, several indicators of problems were found related to the Analysis of Cultural Heritage Management at the Tambaksari Fossil Museum, Ciamis Regency in 2024, including limited adequate facilities and infrastructure in museum management, the lack of a management plan due to limited Human Resources (HR), the absence of a clear breakdown of duties and responsibilities in Museum management, and low community participation in Museum activities and management. The efforts made include submitting a budget for facility improvements to the local government, conducting routine fossil maintenance and conservation, identifying more comprehensive human resource needs, proposing to relevant parties to consider additional staff, and striving to increase public awareness of the importance of cultural preservation and the role of museums through good communication with the local community. Based on the results of the study above, it can be concluded that the overall Analysis of Cultural Heritage Management at the Tambaksari Fossil Museum, Ciamis Regency in 2024 has not been running optimally. To optimize the management of Cultural Heritage at the Tambaksari Fossil Museum, more intensive collaboration is needed between museum managers, the local government, and the community.

The problem of this research departs from the phenomenon of declining quality of management of Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Religious Program (MANPK). There was a decline in the gap from the initial period of establishment of MANPK programs that were truly managed, taken seriously, with strict selection and adequate funding (project supported). While currently MANPK governance is more dependent on the standard implementation guidelines, innovation in each MANPK still occurs inequality between one MANPK and another. This research uses a qualitative approach, with a case study method with a multicluster multiple-case design type on three MANPKs, namely MAN 1 Darussalam Ciamis, MAN 1 Yogyakarta and MAN 1 Surakarta as research subjects. Data collection techniques were conducted through interviews, observation and documentation analysis. The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman analysis technique. While the validity test was carried out by conducting tests; credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The results of the study found that: a) innovation planning in the form of innovation programs considers various aspects, with the steps of formulating goals, background, implementation, outcomes, benefits and evaluation of innovation programs. b) organizing madrasah innovation by determining goals, allocating programs, compiling program governance and resources. c) implementing innovations in the form of policy socialization, coordination, distribution of superior MAN religious program innovations, actualization of innovations carried out by internalizing superior programs in the curriculum, tutorial programs, self-development and extracurricular programs. d) evaluating madrasah innovation by determining the standards of innovation achievements that are poured into madrasah education standards.

This research is motivated by problems in the implementation of the strategy of the Ciamis Regency Small and Medium Business Cooperative Office in the development of Micro and Medium Small Enterprises in Kujang Village, Cikoneng District, Ciamis Regency. The method used in this study is descriptive with a causative approach. Primary data is sourced from the results of interviews with 6 selected informants who are relevant to the problem. Secondary data is sourced from documents, books, journals, reports, and legislation. Data collection was carried out based on interviews, observations, and documentation with data analysis techniques through data reduction, data triangulation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that the MSME development strategy through digital platforms has not been running optimally. Obstacles occur in the lack of communication, active participation of MSME actors in policy formulation, mentoring activities, facilitation, evaluation, and programs that are still top-down.  Efforts to overcome obstacles are to increase the initiative of MSME actors in learning independently through digital media such as YouTube, and TikTok through e-commerce. The Kujang village government supports the implementation of training and facilitation if it is involved by the relevant agencies. The Cooperative Office, Small and Medium Enterprises and Trade is improving its strategy through further collaboration with village governments that have not received attention, especially Kujang village MSMEs in participating, mentoring, coaching, and facilitating.

Amidst the challenges of digital literacy and information reach, this research examines the strategy of the Communication and Informatics Office (Diskominfo) of Ciamis Regency in enhancing public information services through the Helo Ciamis application in 2024. The primary underlying issue is the lack of socialization and digital literacy concerning the application's use. The study's objective is to describe Diskominfo Ciamis's strategy for improving public information services via the Helo Ciamis application. This research adopts a descriptive qualitative method, with data collected through literature review, structured interviews, and observation. The findings indicate that the implementation of Diskominfo Ciamis's strategy to enhance public information services through Helo Ciamis has not yet been optimal. Key obstacles include limited resources, insufficiently solid coordination, varying challenges in community digital literacy, evolving cyber threats, and the absence of structured user feedback mechanisms. To address these, Diskominfo has undertaken efforts such as budget adjustments, human resource capacity building, strengthening cross-sectoral coordination, implementing strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and developing direct feedback features within the application. The implications of this research highlight the importance of a comprehensive strategy that addresses socialization, capacity building, and feedback mechanisms for the optimization of digital public information services.

This research is motivated by the lack of UMKM Development Strategy by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives and Trade in Tambaksari Village, Ciamis Regency. The purpose of this study was to determine how the umkm development strategy by the cooperative office of small and medium enterprises and trade in Tambaksari village, Ciamis Regency. The research method used is qualitative research with descriptive analysis.  The results showed that the umkm development strategy by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives and Trade was not optimal, because there were obstacles, namely the lack of purchasing power of the community, the relatively small income of traders, and there was nothing from the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperatives and Trade related to business capital for business actors. This research can make umkm develop more widely and sustainably and can provide benefits and understanding of umkm development strategies by the Office of Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Trade.

On the research of background, it is analyzed that the Implementation of the Population Administration Policy Through a Fast, Safe and Friendly Service System at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Ciamis Regency. The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation of the Si Lancer application service at the Population and Civil Registration Service of Ciamis Regency. This research method uses descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the Implementation of the Population Administration Policy Through a Fast, Safe and Friendly Service System at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Ciamis Regency is not optimal, namely constrained by human resources in the Office, lack of facilities at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Ciamis Regency, lack of implementing attitudes where employees prefer conventional services, no application updates from the initial year of publication, namely 2021, and no fragmentation or group bodies specifically tasked with Si Lancar application services. This study contributes to broadening understanding of the practical benefits of implementing the use of the Si Lancar application at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Ciamis Regency.

This research is motivated by the existence of problems in the management of movable assets owned by Margajaya Village which are not yet optimal. The purpose of this study is to determine the optimization of movable asset management in Margajaya Village, Sukadana District, Ciamis Regency. The method used in this study is descriptive analysis. There are 6 informants. Data collection techniques are literature studies, field studies (observations and interviews) and documentation. The author uses qualitative data analysis techniques through processing data from interviews and observations to draw conclusions so that they can answer the problems in the study. Based on the results of the study, it is known that: Optimization of movable asset management in Margajaya Village has been implemented but has not been optimal in accordance with the principles of asset management, namely the functional principle, legal certainty, openness, efficiency, accountability, and certainty of value. This shows that the movable assets owned by the village have been used but have not been managed effectively to support the implementation of government duties and community services. There are several obstacles faced in the management of movable assets, including limited competent human resources, inadequate supporting facilities and infrastructure, lack of socialization and understanding of regulations, limited community participation in supervision, and budget constraints for asset maintenance and development. Efforts have been made by the Margajaya Village Government together with related parties to overcome these obstacles, including conducting training and increasing the capacity of village officials, implementing a digital-based asset management information system, socializing and assisting with asset management regulations, increasing transparency and community participation, and optimizing village budget management.

This research is motivated by the problem in the Preservation of Gondang Buhun Traditional Arts in Kuta Traditional Village, Karangpaningal Village. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach with primary data sources in the form of interview results from 6 informants consisting of 1 village, 1 village official, 1 village elder, 1 person from the Gondang Buhun art administrator, 1 member of the Gondang Buhun art, 1 person, 1 community/community leader. Secondary data is in the form of relevant documentation. The data collection technique consists of observation, interviews with the stages of data reduction analysis, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that the Karangpaningal Village Government has a role in the preservation of Gondang Buhun's traditional arts, including the role of stabilizer through support for the sustainability of traditional events through Gondang Buhun performances. The role of innovators encourages the birth of creativity through the development of training patterns, the role of modernizers facilitates it, the role of pioneers to be the main actors who initiate conservation initiatives through policy support, village budget allocation, and the role of self-implementers to provide instructions or directions. The obstacles found are the lack of regeneration of young artists, limited funds, and lack of promotion which have an impact on the decline of the existence of Gondang Buhun among the younger generation. Efforts that have been made are to support preservation through the provision of village budgets, training procurement, and support art performances at various traditional and state events.

This research is motivated by the suboptimal Innovation of Village Government in Realizing Food Security in Lumbungsari Village, Lumbung District, Ciamis Regency. The purpose of this study is to determine the Innovation of Village Government in Realizing Food Security in Lumbungsari Village, Lumbung District, Ciamis Regency. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive research method. Data collection techniques include: Observation, Interviews and documentation. Data processing techniques in this study are: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that the Innovation of Village Government in Realizing Food Security has not been running optimally. From the results of the observation, several indicators of problems were found related to the Innovation of Village Government in Realizing Food Security in Lumbungsari Village, Lumbung District, Ciamis Regency, including lack of funds to support food security, lack of adequate facilities and infrastructure to support agricultural activities, low public awareness to achieve new innovations, and low community skills in using information technology and applications.