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This article examines the effectiveness of fermented kombucha drinks in enhancing the immunity of menopausal women through an evidence-based nutrition approach. Additionally, the study highlights how community-based kombucha production and consumption programs can be part of non-military health diplomacy, supporting community resilience, especially for vulnerable groups like menopausal women who experience immune function decline due to hormonal changes. Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, the study analyzes 30 relevant articles published between 2018–2025 from reputable sources such as Scopus, PubMed, and others. The findings show that (1) kombucha improves immunity through cytokine modulation and increased antioxidant activity, (2) kombucha normalizes gut microbiota, contributing to the immune health of menopausal women, (3) fermentation variations and microbial composition affect kombucha's effectiveness, and (4) community-based kombucha production programs have potential in enhancing health literacy and local economic empowerment. This study provides a basis for local governments, health centers, and communities to integrate kombucha as a preventive health intervention, while also strengthening community resilience through nutrition education and functional food entrepreneurship. The article also offers a new conceptual model, “Kombucha Intervention – Immunity – Health Diplomacy,” that connects biological evidence, community health, and non-military resilience integratively.

This Community Service Program aims to enhance the understanding of parents, Madrasah Tsanawiyah students, and the community of Karangbong Village regarding the history of developmental psychology and major child development theories. The program was initiated due to the community’s limited knowledge of developmental concepts, which affects the quality of parenting practices. Using a descriptive qualitative approach through observation, interviews, educational sessions, and discussions, the program presented essential materials covering the history of developmental psychology, Piaget’s cognitive development theory, Erikson’s psychosocial stages, and Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. The results indicate a significant improvement in participants’ comprehension of developmental stages and their ability to apply appropriate parenting strategies. The program also reinforced the awareness that child development is a responsibility and divine trust that must be nurtured optimally. Overall, this activity contributes to the development of informed, adaptive, and development-oriented parenting within the community.

Gender inequality in terms of safety in public spaces is a crucial issue in Indonesia. This research background is driven by the high rate of violence against women, reaching 330,079 cases in 2024, and reinforced by a patriarchal culture that perpetuates gender hierarchy. This study uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach to analyze the root causes and impacts of gender inequality on women's sense of security in public spaces. The results indicate that the disparity manifests in various dimensions, such as women-unfriendly urban infrastructure (e.g., inadequate lighting), security threats in urban areas, and the high rate of gender-based violence where 80.1% of the victims are women. The discussion reveals that this inequality impacts not only physical safety but also psychological well-being, economic security, and access to public spaces. This research concludes that a multidimensional approach encompassing infrastructure improvement, strengthening legal protection, changing social norms, and economic empowerment is required to create an inclusive, equitable, and safe public environment for all genders.

Mosque-based community economic empowerment activities have significant potential to improve community welfare, particularly for small businesses in the mosque's immediate vicinity. However, implementation is still largely conventional and lacks a data-driven approach, resulting in suboptimal beneficiary identification and activity evaluation. This community service initiative aims to promote a data-driven approach to mosque-based community economic empowerment through sharia bazaar activities. Implementation methods include initial observation, outreach and education for mosque managers and business owners, technical assistance for sharia entrepreneurship, and activity evaluation. The results demonstrate an increased public understanding of the importance of data use in determining beneficiaries, managing bazaar activities, and developing businesses based on sharia economic principles. The outcomes of this initiative include improved data management literacy, a simple data collection format for sharia bazaar activities, and recommendations for developing a mosque-based data collection system. It is hoped that this initiative will be the first step in building a sustainable, transparent, and data-driven community economic empowerment model within the mosque environment.

This study aims to describe the production process, business strategy, and product offerings of the COSIK chocolate factory located in Maumere, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. The COSIK chocolate factory utilizes local raw materials, such as cocoa beans, obtained directly from local farmers, and implements a processing process without the use of chemical preservatives. This approach not only increases the added value of local products but also supports community economic empowerment through partnerships with cocoa farmers in the region. Furthermore, the use of simple yet modern technology enables a hygienic production process that meets quality standards. The results show that the COSIK chocolate factory contributes to improving the quality of local cocoa, developing innovative products based on natural ingredients, and strengthening the region's identity as a producer of quality chocolate. Thus, COSIK serves not only as a production unit but also as a sustainable business model that integrates environmental, social, and economic aspects in a food processing industry based on local resources.

This study aims to describe the production process, business strategy, and product offerings of the COSIK chocolate factory located in Maumere, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. The COSIK chocolate factory utilizes local raw materials, such as cocoa beans, obtained directly from local farmers, and implements a processing process without the use of chemical preservatives. This approach not only increases the added value of local products but also supports community economic empowerment through partnerships with cocoa farmers in the region. Furthermore, the use of simple yet modern technology enables a hygienic production process that meets quality standards. The results show that the COSIK chocolate factory contributes to improving the quality of local cocoa, developing innovative products based on natural ingredients, and strengthening the region's identity as a producer of quality chocolate. Thus, COSIK serves not only as a production unit but also as a sustainable business model that integrates environmental, social, and economic aspects in a food processing industry based on local resources.

This research describes the role of the Zakat Collection Unit (UPZ) in community empowerment in Mojopuro Village, Jatiroto District, Wonogiri Regency. The background of this study lies in the condition of the UPZ, which had been established yet was not optimal in its management and functional capacity for zakat administration. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study method, data were collected through observations, interviews with BAZNAS and mosque administrators, as well as documentation of seminars and the inauguration of zakat administrators. The findings reveal that the establishment and inauguration of the UPZ by BAZNAS marked the beginning of strengthening village-level zakat institutions. Seminars for mosque administrators improved their understanding of zakat management in accordance with Islamic law and fostered collective awareness of the importance of zakat for economic empowerment. The UPZ plays a role in identifying mustahik, managing funds transparently, and distributing them through community-based productive programs. The UPZ, guided by BAZNAS, holds a strategic role in reinforcing the zakat management system at the village level and has the potential to become an effective instrument for community economic empowerment.

This study aims to analyze the role of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) in improving community welfare in Tanarawa Village, Waiblama District, Sikka Regency, and to evaluate the implementation of BUMDes programs. Tanarawa Village has primary economic potential in the plantation and food crop sectors, managed largely by the community as farmers. BUMDes was established as an instrument for village economic empowerment with the aim of increasing Village Original Income (PAD), strengthening the local economy, and maximizing the utilization of natural resources and human resources. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The results indicate that BUMDes Tanarawa is still in the development stage, although it has been able to contribute to community welfare through the provision of basic necessities, training, outreach, and consultations related to business management. The success of BUMDes is influenced by government support, quality leadership, community participation, and transparent and accountable management. However, limited understanding by the community and village officials, as well as obstacles in implementing outreach, are inhibiting factors that need to be addressed. This study confirms that BUMDes plays a strategic role in local economic empowerment, improving community welfare, and equitable distribution of village economic growth.

This study examines the strategic role of Islamic banking in expanding financial inclusion and alleviating poverty in Indonesia. Using a qualitative literature review methodology, this research analyzes academic literature, regulations, and official reports to identify the contributions, challenges, and optimization strategies of Islamic banking. Findings indicate that Islamic banking provides financing alternatives aligned with Islamic values through products such as mudharabah, musyarakah, and murabahah, enabling low-income communities to access capital without interest burdens. The management of Islamic social funds including zakat, infaq, sadaqah, and waqf strengthens social capital for micro-enterprise empowerment. However, significant barriers exist, including low Islamic financial literacy, limited access in remote areas, and suboptimal regulations. This study recommends enhancing financial literacy, developing technology-based inclusive products, strengthening supportive regulations, and fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration to optimize the role of Islamic banking as an instrument for inclusive and equitable economic development in Indonesia. The research contributes to the theoretical understanding of Islamic banking's potential in addressing financial exclusion and poverty while providing practical insights for policymakers and banking institutions.

This community service activity aims to enhance digital literacy and digital entrepreneurship skills among teachers and students (santri) at Pondok Pesantren Al Ittihad Darunnajah. The main issue faced by the partner institution is the low level of understanding in utilizing digital technology as a medium for business development. Using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, the program was carried out through stages of observation, planning, training, and evaluation, employing lectures, discussions, and hands-on practice with digital platforms. The results show a significant improvement in participants’ understanding of digital entrepreneurship, online marketing, and technology-based business management. Participants were able to apply basic skills such as creating e-commerce accounts, promoting products, and managing simple financial records. Overall, this program successfully fostered student independence and economic empowerment through the utilization of digital technology and strengthened the role of the pesantren as a center for modern entrepreneurial development.

Islamic boarding schools play a strategic role in national development, not only as religious educational institutions, but also as agents of social and economic empowerment for the people. Law No. 18 of 2019 strengthens their position in the national legal system, in line with the values of Pancasila, which emphasizes social justice and respect for diversity. This study aims to analyze the position of Islamic boarding schools within the national legal framework, emphasizing the relevance of Pancasila and their contribution to strengthening the economy of the Muslim community. The method used is a qualitative approach with normative-legal literature study and qualitative analysis of regulations, literature, and practices of economic empowerment in Islamic boarding schools. The results of the study show that Islamic boarding schools have legal legitimacy as independent institutions in education, da'wah, and community empowerment, while also playing a role in developing cooperatives, micro-enterprises, and santri-based entrepreneurship. Thus, Islamic boarding schools have proven to be important actors in strengthening the economy of the Muslim community and implementing the Pancasila value of social justice.

Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) have great potential as centers for community-based economic empowerment, but the entrepreneurial mindset of students is often not optimally developed. This community service program aims to improve the entrepreneurial mindset of students at Al-Inayah Islamic Boarding School through experience-based training and intensive mentoring. The methods used include a participatory approach, interactive training, practical training on organic fertilizer production, strengthening Islamic entrepreneurial values, and mentoring in developing business ideas. This activity was attended by 30 students and evaluated using pre- and post-training instruments. The results showed a 36% increase in entrepreneurial mindset scores, accompanied by significant developments in creativity, risk-taking, and the ability to recognize market opportunities. The program also produced three initial business groups: organic fertilizer processing, agricultural product marketing, and agricultural equipment rental services, which serve as initial steps towards the economic independence of the Islamic boarding school. These findings confirm that experience-based training and ongoing mentoring are effective in shaping the entrepreneurial mindset of students and encouraging the optimization of the Islamic boarding school's productive assets as an effort to strengthen the economy based on Islamic values ​​and sustainability.

This community service activity aims to improve digital literacy and managerial skills of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through two training programs: "Optimizing Marketing Content Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications" and "Digital Financial Management." The program was implemented through several stages, including problem identification, training material development, hands-on training, mentoring, and evaluation using pre-test and post-test instruments to measure program effectiveness. Fifteen MSMEs from Prapatan Village, Balikpapan City, participated in the program. The evaluation results showed that the training significantly improved participants' understanding of the use of digital marketing and technology-based financial management. Prior to the training, most participants still had limited digital literacy and had not utilized technology for promotion or financial recording. After participating in the program, 73.3% of participants assessed the material as excellent and relevant to their business needs. This program provides a tangible contribution to the development of technology-based applied science while supporting community economic empowerment through the MSME digitalization process.  

This community service activity aims to improve digital literacy and managerial skills of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through two training programs: "Optimizing Marketing Content Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications" and "Digital Financial Management." The program was implemented through several stages, including problem identification, training material development, hands-on training, mentoring, and evaluation using pre-test and post-test instruments to measure program effectiveness. Fifteen MSMEs from Prapatan Village, Balikpapan City, participated in the program. The evaluation results showed that the training significantly improved participants' understanding of the use of digital marketing and technology-based financial management. Prior to the training, most participants still had limited digital literacy and had not utilized technology for promotion or financial recording. After participating in the program, 73.3% of participants assessed the material as excellent and relevant to their business needs. This program provides a tangible contribution to the development of technology-based applied science while supporting community economic empowerment through the MSME digitalization process.  

Stunting remains a significant child health issue in Indonesia, particularly in Bulungan Regency, with prevalence rates demanding multisectoral interventions. Low socioeconomic factors play a crucial role in stunting incidence due to limited access to nutritious food and healthcare services. This community service aims to optimize rice waste, especially straw and husks, as alternative energy sources to empower local economies and prevent stunting in Sajau Hilir Village. A participatory method was employed through direct education and training involving the PKK women's group. The activities focused on socializing the processing of rice waste into economically valuable products such as rice husk charcoal briquettes and biosensitizers from rice straw. The results showed increased knowledge and skills among community members in converting waste into environmentally friendly and marketable alternative energy products. Utilizing rice waste not only reduces agricultural waste but also opens new economic opportunities sustainably and independently, strengthening family economic resilience and enhancing the ability to meet children's nutritional and healthcare needs. Thus, optimizing rice waste provides a strategic contribution to integrating environmental management and accelerating stunting reduction through local economic empowerment. Recommendations include strengthening community institutions, developing joint business units, and fostering collaboration between universities and local governments.

Religious tourism in Palembang continues to grow through visits to historic mosques, sacred sites, and cultural heritage areas. These visits encourage local economic activities and create new livelihood opportunities for surrounding communities. This study assesses the role of religious tourism in improving the economic welfare of local residents. A descriptive quantitative approach was used. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and field observations involving 49 respondents consisting of traders, service providers, and local managers. The findings show that higher levels of tourist visits increase business opportunities and household income. Areas with frequent tourist activity experience stronger economic dynamics, supported by the growth of trading activities and service-based enterprises. Residents who have lived longer in the area show a stronger ability to adapt and benefit from emerging economic opportunities. Religious tourism generates positive economic impacts through income growth, expanded employment opportunities, and strengthened micro and small enterprises. Overall, religious tourism serves as a key driver of local economic development and supports community-based economic empowerment in Palembang City.

This community service program aims to improve access to economic education for the people of Hukurila Village, Leitimur Selatan District, Ambon City, with a focus on financial management and the empowerment of small businesses. The majority of the population in Hukurila Village depends on agriculture and fisheries, yet they still face challenges in efficiently managing resources and lack understanding of personal and business financial management. Through a series of training sessions and workshops, this program provides knowledge on financial planning, household budget management, and effective small business management techniques, enabling the community to enhance their economic independence. Additionally, the program introduces simple technologies for financial management and marketing business products, with the goal of expanding market reach for local products. By improving economic literacy and introducing technology, it is hoped that the people of Hukurila Village will be able to manage their finances and businesses more wisely, reduce dependence on external aid, and create sustainable economic independence. This program is expected to serve as a model for economic empowerment in other remote villages, promoting well-being through an inclusive and technology-based approach to economic education.

Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) are religious institutions focused on education, the dissemination of Islamic knowledge, and the propagation of Islamic propagation, as well as serving as centers for the development of religious thinkers. Furthermore, pesantren also serve as platforms for human resource development and empowerment for alumni, families, and the wider community. This research aims to collect data to uncover fundamental issues arising from phenomena, realities, and experiences, thereby providing a diverse range of knowledge regarding the life and practice of pesantren-based economic empowerment. Economic empowerment is understood as both a process and a goal. As a process, economic empowerment encompasses a series of efforts to improve the economic capabilities and strengths of vulnerable communities to improve their quality of life. As a goal, economic empowerment represents the desired condition or outcome and serves as a measure of the success of the process. To realize an empowered people's economy, three main elements are required: production potential, distribution potential, and consumption potential. These three elements constitute concrete and applicable steps for effectively implementing community economic empowerment. By considering these three potentials, empowerment can be implemented in a focused and sustainable manner. Pesantren, in their historical and cultural dynamics, play a vital role in the life of the nation. Therefore, Islamic boarding schools have the capacity, both in quality and quantity, to contribute and play a significant role in efforts to empower the community's economy.

Program pengabdian masyarakat bertajuk “Menenun Inovasi: Transformasi Kelembagaan dan Bisnis Digital Berkelanjutan bagi UMKM Batik Khas Jember di Desa Sumberpakem” bertujuan memperkuat daya saing UMKM batik melalui transformasi digital dan penguatan kelembagaan kolektif. Kegiatan dilaksanakan secara partisipatif melalui tiga tahapan terintegrasi: pelatihan Digital Marketing dan E-Commerce, penerapan Business Model Canvas (BMC) terpadu, serta inisiasi pembentukan Koperasi Batik Sumberpakem. Hasil program menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam literasi digital, kemampuan promosi daring, dan pengelolaan bisnis peserta. Seluruh UMKM mitra kini memiliki akun aktif di berbagai platform digital (Instagram, TikTok, dan Shopee) serta mampu menghasilkan konten promosi yang kreatif dan profesional. Selain itu, terbentuknya tim inisiator koperasi menjadi langkah konkret menuju kemandirian ekonomi kolektif yang berkelanjutan. Program ini tidak hanya mendorong adaptasi teknologi, tetapi juga membangun ekosistem kolaboratif antara akademisi, pemerintah desa, dan pelaku UMKM. Dampak keberlanjutan diarahkan pada pendampingan koperasi, penguatan jejaring pasar, serta peningkatan infrastruktur digital desa.

This study aims to analyze the role of digitalization in driving social development in Indonesia through the perspective of development sociology. Digitalization has become a major force transforming social structures, values, and interaction patterns in societies worldwide. The results show that digital technology contributes significantly to increased social participation, economic empowerment, and equitable access to information. However, on the other hand, challenges arise in the form of a digital divide between urban and rural communities that can deepen social inequality. In the context of development sociology, digitalization is not only viewed as a technological process, but also as a social phenomenon that influences the dynamics of community life. Therefore, digital-based development must be directed inclusively so that all levels of society receive equal benefits. The government, educational institutions, and the community need to synergize in strengthening digital literacy and maintaining socio-cultural values ​​amidst the current of technological globalization. With a fair and participatory approach, digitalization can be an important means of strengthening social solidarity and realizing shared prosperity.