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The Pantai Indah Pohe tourist area in Pohe Village, Gorontalo City, holds significant potential as a premier coastal tourism destination. However, challenges such as a lack of adequate location markers and insufficient visual promotion strategies hinder its development. To address these issues, a community service initiative was carried out by the D4 Architecture and Building Construction (ABG) Program at Gorontalo State University. The initiative aimed to enhance the visual image of the area and foster greater community involvement in promoting local tourism. The project adopted a participatory approach, actively engaging the village government, tourism awareness groups, and residents of various age groups. The activities involved creating and installing a new signage system for the "Pantai Indah Pohe" area, which serves as a crucial element for enhancing the visibility of the tourist spot. In addition, community engagement was facilitated through events such as coloring contests and sack races, aimed at promoting a sense of unity and local pride. The outcomes of this initiative revealed an increase in community awareness regarding the importance of visual promotion for tourism. It also fostered stronger social connections between local residents and academics, contributing to the community’s sense of ownership and pride in their local resources. Furthermore, the initiative provided tangible contributions to the strengthening of the local identity, with community members actively participating in the improvement process. The project aligns with Community-Based Tourism (CBT) principles and placemaking theory, which emphasize the importance of community involvement in shaping tourist destinations. This community service activity serves as an exemplary model of integrating architectural design, education, and sustainable tourism development, showcasing how academic and community collaboration can drive positive changes in local tourism promotion.

Sustainable water resource management is a crucial issue, especially in horticultural agricultural areas such as Berastagi, Karo Regency, North Sumatra. This area is known for its abundant water resources, but the challenge in optimizing water distribution and quality is still a problem. This study aims to analyze the level of community participation in water resource management in Berastagi and to develop a sustainable management strategy using the SWOT approach. The method used in this study is a SWOT analysis that considers strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in water management. The results show that community participation in technical aspects is quite high, but still low in terms of planning and evaluation. The main strength factors are abundant water resources and support from the farming community, while weaknesses lie in limited infrastructure and water pollution from agricultural activities. The main opportunities for sustainable water management include irrigation modernization and increased government regulation, while the main threats are the impacts of climate change and the use of chemicals in agriculture that have the potential to pollute water. From this SWOT analysis, it is recommended to develop technology-based irrigation infrastructure, increase socialization and community education to increase involvement in water management, and collaboration between the government, community, and research institutions. It is expected that this strategy can strengthen sustainable and adaptive water resource management in the Berastagi horticultural area.

Village governments play a central role in Indonesia's governance structure as public service providers at the local level. This research aims to analyze the implementation of Islamic values of leader obligations, such as trustworthiness, justice, and deliberation, in village governance policies based on Law No. 6/2014 on Villages. Using a normative juridical method with statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches, this research evaluates the implementation of Islamic values through document and literature studies. The results show that although Islamic leadership principles are reflected in the duties of the village head, such as fair management of village funds and community empowerment, implementation faces challenges, including limited resources, diverse understanding, and integrity issues. The study also identified strategic solutions, such as continuous training, strengthening supervision, and increasing community participation. In conclusion, Islamic leadership values have strong relevance in village governance policies and can improve the quality of village governance if optimally implemented. This research contributes to the understanding of the integration of Islamic values in the context of modern governance and recommends more in-depth follow-up studies on specific cases to enrich the literature in this field.

Managerial mentoring in a collaborative manner is an effective strategy to improve the ability of Madrasah heads in preparing Madrasah Work Plans (RKM). This assistance is carried out through an approach based on cooperation, sharing, and discussion without being patronizing. Through this approach, Madrasah heads feel helped in carrying out their tasks, especially in preparing the RKM which is a reference for Madrasah management. The drafted RKM aims to: (1) achieve predetermined goals, (2) support coordination among stakeholders in Madrasah, (3) ensure consistency between planning, budgeting, implementation, and supervision, (4) optimize community participation, and (5) use resources efficiently, effectively, and sustainably. The results showed that the ability of Madrasah heads in preparing RKM had increased significantly after the assistance. In Cycle I, the average score of the RKM prepared was 74.70, increasing to 81.37 in Cycle II, with an increase of 8.93%. This finding shows that collaborative managerial assistance is effective in improving the competence of Madrasah heads in preparing quality RKM.

Crowdfunding has emerged as an innovative method to support small business expansion, providing an alternative for entrepreneurs to access financial resources. This study aims to evaluate the impact of community participation in resource mobilization through crowdfunding. By analyzing data from various successful crowdfunding campaigns, the study identified the factors that influence the success of fundraising and how community engagement contributes to those outcomes. The findings show that community participation not only increases project trust and credibility, but also creates important emotional and social support for entrepreneurs. In addition, crowdfunding serves as an educational platform that increases public awareness of social and economic issues. This research provides insights for entrepreneurs and policymakers on the importance of community involvement in crowdfunding strategies, as well as broader implications for economic development. Through the evaluation of the impact of community participation, this study highlights the potential of crowdfunding as an effective tool for resource mobilization in the context of small businesses.

This research examines the strategies implemented by the Batam City Government in improving illegal urban settlements, with a focus on informal housing areas. The rapid urbanization and migration to Batam have led to the development of informal settlements, which often lack proper infrastructure, housing quality, and access to basic services. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of government programs aimed at improving these areas, particularly through initiatives focused on housing quality enhancement and urban planning. Through a case study approach, the research explores policy frameworks, stakeholder involvement, and community participation in the improvement process. The findings highlight key challenges and opportunities in addressing informal settlements, providing recommendations for better integration of these areas into the formal urban fabric. Ultimately, the research seeks to contribute to the understanding of sustainable urban development strategies for cities facing similar issues of informal settlement growth.

This study evaluates the efficacy of Smart Governance implementation in enhancing public services in Batam City. Smart governance, a principal facet of the smart city paradigm, seeks to enhance efficiency, transparency, responsiveness, and accountability by the utilisation of information technology. Batam City, strategically positioned as an economic and trade hub, is dedicated to implementing smart governance concepts to enhance the quality of its public services. This research employs a descriptive methodology with qualitative analysis to assess the strategic measures implemented, including the digitalisation of public services, transparency and budget management, integrated data management, and enhanced community participation.The findings indicate that the adoption of smart governance in Batam has effectively enhanced administrative efficiency and transparency in public services. Nonetheless, difficulties such as the digital infrastructure deficit in remote regions and insufficient digital literacy within the population remain significant impediments. This research recommends enhancing digital infrastructure, creating more user-friendly applications, and implementing digital literacy training programs for the community.  With an appropriate strategy, Batam City may persist in advancing Smart Governance as a sustainable smart city paradigm.

The high birth rate in Indonesia is one of the major problems and requires special attention in handling it. One form of special attention from the government in overcoming the high birth rate is implementing comprehensive family planning. The national family planning movement is prepared to build optimal human resources, characterized by increasing community participation in meeting the needs to be able to build prosperous families in the context of family planning services. The purpose of the study was to identify the relationship between family support and the participation of Women of Childbearing Age in the Family Planning Program at the Aramo Health Center, Aramo District, South Nias in 2023. The results of the cross-tabulation study showed a relationship between family support and the participation of women of childbearing age in the family planning program at the Aroma Health Center, South Nias in 2023 with a P value of 0.000 (P value <0.005), so Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted. Suggestions for midwifery services to provide education to increase family support with the participation of women of childbearing age.

This article discusses the concept of School-Based Management (SBM) as an education management approach implemented in Indonesian schools. MBS aims to encourage schools to be independent, active, transparent and accountable in improving the quality of education. This article explains how SBM facilitates schools to develop education quality improvement programs according to their needs through participatory and democratic decision-making. School autonomy in decision-making results in more effective and efficient education programs, involving principals, teachers, staff, parents, students, school committees and communities. The article also discusses the importance of curriculum development and community participation in improving the quality of education in Indonesia.

The findings highlight the need for faith-based hygiene education and community involvement in hygiene practices to improve physical and spiritual health among Muslims. This study used quantitative methods with data collection instruments in the form of questionnaires. The number of respondents in this study was 31 people from various backgrounds. The selection of this method aims to objectively measure the increase in community participation in environmental cleanliness and its relation to the Islamic understanding that cleanliness is part of faith. This method was chosen to provide a clear picture of respondents' perceptions, appreciation, experiences, and assessments of aspects of environmental cleanliness and religious understanding.  The study found that the majority understood cleanliness as part of faith. These results emphasize the need for faith-based hygiene education and community participation in hygiene practices.  

Strengthening national insight and nationalism is a strategic step in building a society that loves its homeland, upholds unity, and understands diversity as the strength of the nation. This article discusses a community service program carried out in Sidodadi Village, Surabaya City, with the aim of increasing public understanding of national insight and nationalism. This program involved 30 participants from various backgrounds through seminars, group discussions, and practical training. Participatory methods were applied to ensure active community involvement in the learning process. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in the level of participant understanding, from 70% before the activity to 85% after. In addition, the positive response from participants reflects the success of this activity in instilling national values ​​that are relevant to everyday life. Despite challenges such as time constraints and uneven involvement, this activity has had a real impact on strengthening nationalism at the local level. This program concludes that strengthening national insight requires a systematic, educational, and sustainable approach. With the support of local governments and community participation, similar activities can be replicated in other regions to strengthen national unity.

Strengthening national insight and nationalism is a strategic step in building a society that loves its homeland, upholds unity, and understands diversity as the strength of the nation. This article discusses a community service program carried out in Sidodadi Village, Surabaya City, with the aim of increasing public understanding of national insight and nationalism. This program involved 30 participants from various backgrounds through seminars, group discussions, and practical training. Participatory methods were applied to ensure active community involvement in the learning process. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in the level of participant understanding, from 70% before the activity to 85% after. In addition, the positive response from participants reflects the success of this activity in instilling national values ​​that are relevant to everyday life. Despite challenges such as time constraints and uneven involvement, this activity has had a real impact on strengthening nationalism at the local level. This program concludes that strengthening national insight requires a systematic, educational, and sustainable approach. With the support of local governments and community participation, similar activities can be replicated in other regions to strengthen national unity.

This study aims to analyze waste management in Indonesia from 2001 to 2022, and identify challenges and solutions that can be implemented to improve the effectiveness of waste management. Waste is a major problem affecting the environment and public health, with around 34.29% of waste in Indonesia not being managed properly. This research uses a descriptive approach by analyzing data related to policies, infrastructure, and community participation in waste management. The results showed that although there are regulations governing waste management, the main challenges faced are low public awareness and limited waste management infrastructure in many regions. The research also found that collaboration between the government, communities and the private sector is crucial in creating sustainable solutions. In addition, the development of environmentally friendly waste management technologies, such as Waste Power Plants (PLTSa), can be an innovative solution to reduce the negative impact of waste on the environment. This research suggests the need to strengthen regulations, increase public awareness, and develop more efficient and environmentally friendly waste management technologies.

The Family Hope Program (PKH) is a social assistance program aimed at improving the quality of life of underprivileged families through access to education, healthcare, and economic welfare. This article explores the implementation of Islamic character education within PKH, focusing on rural communities in Dawuhan Village. The study aims to analyze how Islamic values such as honesty, responsibility, hard work, and solidarity are applied in the daily lives of beneficiary families (KPM). The research employs a qualitative approach with data collection techniques including interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that Islamic character education in PKH serves as an effective tool to empower underprivileged families, not only by building individual morality but also by enhancing social cohesion and economic welfare. However, challenges such as low community participation, limited infrastructure, and cultural differences remain significant barriers. Recommendations from this study include enhancing the capacity of PKH facilitators, integrating Islamic values into educational modules, and fostering collaboration with religious institutions and local governments to ensure program sustainability. Islamic character education in PKH is expected to become a strategic solution for fostering sustainable social and economic transformation in rural communities

Oeletsala Village Regulation Number 3 of 2020 Oeletsala Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget for Fiscal Year 2020, Oeletsala Village Regulation Number 3 of 2021 Oeletsala Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget for Fiscal Year 2021, Oeletsala Village Regulation Number 02 of 2022 Oeletsala Village Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJM-DESA) for 2022-2027, Oeletsala Village Regulation Number 01 of 2022 Accountability Report on the Realization of the Oeletsala Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget for Fiscal Year 2021,  Oeletsala Village Regulation Number 01 of 2023 Accountability Report on the Realization of the Oeletsala Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget for the 2022 Fiscal Year. This research is an empirical legal research based on events that occur in the field and research conducted directly. The sources of research data are primary data, secondary data and tertiary data. The analysis of legal materials uses analysis to test data from specific to general which is carried out in a juridical-qualitative manner and presented in a descriptive form. The results of the study show that: (1). Community participation is the active participation of community members as individuals, groups, or communities in joint decision-making, program planning and implementation, as well as the process of community development inside and outside the community. The basics of emotional awareness and responsibility. (2). internal obstacles to community participation in the formation of Oeletsala Village Regulations, related to low knowledge and education factors and community work factors that take up a lot of time, external community participation in the formation of Village Regulations, namely related to the role of the Oletsala Village government in building relationships with the community.

To create a peaceful and orderly area and provide protection to the community, it is necessary to arrange, maintain and control livestock that can interfere with or affect people's life activities in order to create safety and comfort from the disturbance of roaming livestock. Legal problems that occur against the control of livestock by involving community participation in efforts to realize peace and public order, especially their relationship with livestock, as well as factors that hinder community participation in realizing peace and public order related to the control of livestock in Oebelo Village, Central Kupang District, Kupang Regency. In this study, data collection techniques were carried out in two ways, namely the method of interview and observation. The collected data is then analyzed and then presented or presented in a qualitative descriptive manner. The results of the study show that (1) The role and participation of the community is needed in an effort to realize peace and public order, especially the relationship in the control of livestock. Where the role and participation of the community can be carried out by ordering livestock owned and coordinating with the village government in realizing peace and order. (2) The factors that inhibit community participation in realizing peace and public order in the control of livestock are due to the lack of optimal public awareness in regulating livestock, the absence of laws that regulate and the support of the village government that is not optimal in cooperation to support peace and public order.

This study aims to analyze community participation in village development in T’eba Village and T’eba Timur Village, Biboki Tanpah Subdistrict, Timor Tengah Utara Regency, and to identify the factors that hinder it. Village development is one of the key elements in improving community welfare. However, low community participation poses a challenge that hampers the achievement of inclusive and sustainable development goals. T’eba Village exhibits a higher level of community participation compared to T’eba Timur Village, yet both face challenges that affect the success of their development. The research methodology employed is empirical juridical with socio-legal and conceptual approaches. Primary data were obtained through interviews, observations, and questionnaires, while secondary data were sourced from official documents and related literature. Data analysis was conducted using qualitative descriptive techniques to interpret the research findings. The results show that community participation in T’eba Village reached 82.61%, whereas in T’eba Timur Village, it was only 30.44%. This disparity is attributed to higher community awareness in T’eba Village and better support from the village government in engaging the community. Factors hindering community participation include educational disparities, a lack of awareness about the importance of village development, economic conditions prioritizing subsistence needs, and community perceptions of the effectiveness of the village government. For example, residents of T’eba Timur Village are less involved because they feel that development programs do not directly benefit their livelihoods, particularly in agriculture, which is their primary occupation. This study recommends enhancing community involvement through education, economic empowerment, and strengthening the capacity of village governments to create inclusive and transparent participatory mechanisms. Moreover, it emphasizes the need for coordination between the community and village governments to formulate development policies that are more responsive to local needs. With this approach, village development can become more relevant, sustainable, and impactful for the community.

This study examines Japesda's role in supporting the implementation of Law No. 32 of 2024 on the Conservation of Biological Natural Resources and Their Ecosystems. Japesda plays a strategic role in education and counseling, aligning with Article 37 paragraph (2), which mandates fostering public awareness through conservation education. It also contributes to managing conservation areas, as outlined in Article 5A and Article 8 paragraph (4), which emphasize local wisdom and participatory mapping. Japesda’s policy advocacy encourages community participation, supporting Article 37 paragraph (1), which underscores dialogue between the government, indigenous peoples, and stakeholders. Japesda is also active in monitoring and reporting violations, leveraging Article 39A paragraph (1), which recognizes community reports as valid initial evidence. Furthermore, Article 43A paragraph (1) provides a legal framework for Japesda to ensure conservation policies adhere to conservation principles. Despite challenges such as stakeholder resistance, limited resources, and low public awareness, Japesda continues to build capacity, forge partnerships, and enhance coordination among stakeholders. These efforts aim to overcome obstacles and support the effective implementation of conservation policies, ensuring the preservation of biological resources and their ecosystems for future generations. Japesda’s multifaceted role highlights its significance in advancing Indonesia's conservation agenda.

The This research aims to determine and describe policy management strategies to improve public services, with a focus on community participation and policy evaluation. Increasing public expectations for fast, transparent and efficient services encourages the government to develop adaptive and innovative policies. This study uses qualitative methods to explore policy implementation in various regions. The research results show that the use of information technology has accelerated the service process and increased transparency, even though there are challenges with infrastructure gaps in several areas. In addition, active community participation in the policy-making process contributes to increasing the legitimacy and effectiveness of the policies implemented. However, unstructured policy evaluation is still an obstacle in assessing the success of public service programs. Therefore, it is important for the government to continue to innovate and adapt policies based on global changes, such as pandemics and environmental issues, to ensure more responsive and relevant public services in the future.

This community service aims to optimize bank management in Mengwi Village, Mengwi Regency in an effort to increase efficiency, effectiveness and positive impacts from the existence of waste banks in waste management, which steps will provide efforts for community empowerment and participation. The implementation method used in this service is training, mentoring and evaluation by delivering material directly to the Waste Bank manager in Mengwi Village which is also used as an object of service.The problem faced during the survey was how to raise awareness and involvement of the community to take an active role in the waste bank program. It is hoped that this training and mentoring activity will provide management with education and understanding to the community so that they can work together to maximize the contribution of the waste bank in an effort to manage waste from origin using the 3 R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), which ultimately aims to reduce the volume of waste entering the waste bank. landfill, increasing environmental awareness and impacting community welfare. The response from the Mengwi Village Waste Bank management to this activity was very good and positive, this can be seen from the management's willingness to participate in the activity from start to finish. From the evaluation activities carried out on waste bank managers, it can be said that managers understand the material regarding the importance of providing understanding to the community to participate in developing waste banks. Where in their involvement, the community not only gets a healthy environment, but from an economic perspective, the community also gets benefits by having savings on tires. The savings can later be exchanged for basic necessities such as rice, sugar and coffee.