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One of the key sectors driving regional economic growth which boosts local revenue, creates jobs, and fosters regional development is tourism. This study aims to analyze the state of human resources (HR) in the management of tourist attractions in Semarang Regency and to formulate strategies for their improvement. The method used is qualitative descriptive research through observation, interviews, and documentation, with analysis employing the Human Capital Index (HCI) and SWOT analysis. The results indicate that destination facilities are generally adequate, but service quality and the availability of information remain suboptimal. An HCI score of 2.84 (moderate category) indicates that HR capacity, competence, and development still need to be improved. Therefore, HR strengthening strategies are needed through capacity building, competency-based training, and performance management enhancement to improve service quality and destination competitiveness.

This study examines the recurring traffic accidents at the Bawen intersection in Semarang Regency, particularly involving heavy vehicles descending from the toll exit. The research aims to analyze the underlying causes and formulate an effective accident prevention model. Using a qualitative empirical juridical approach, data were collected through field observations, interviews, and document analysis. The findings reveal that accidents are caused by a systemic interaction of factors, including inadequate road geometry, vehicle technical failures (especially brake malfunction), driver fatigue and limited competence, suboptimal traffic management, and weak preventive law enforcement. These interrelated factors create a high-risk traffic environment, particularly at signalized intersections at the end of steep descents. The study proposes an integrated prevention model combining infrastructure improvement, vehicle supervision, driver capacity enhancement, technology-based traffic management, and preventive law enforcement. This model emphasizes a holistic and sustainable approach to traffic safety. The implications highlight the need for coordinated policies among stakeholders to reduce accident rates and improve overall road safety in the region.

Semarang Regency harbors an exceptional geological record comprising three evolutionary phases of the Kendeng Zone: deep-marine sedimentation (Early Miocene–Pleistocene), tectonic uplift, and ongoing volcanism of Mount Ungaran. This study aims to inventory and identify geodiversity, biodiversity, and cultural diversity across 19 sub-districts of Semarang Regency as a scientific foundation for the Semarang Regency Geopark Master Plan, and as the initial step toward UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) designation. An integrative literature review with a qualitative-descriptive approach, complemented by field observations, was employed. The inventory identified 22 geosites, 19 biosites, and 19 culture sites with demonstrable causal interconnections. The key uniqueness of Semarang Geopark lies in its complete record of three geological phases within one integrated area—from ancient deep-sea floor sediments in Bancak Sub-district, comparable to the Luk Ulo Mélange Complex of Kebumen UGGp, to active hydrothermal manifestations of Mount Ungaran at the Gedongsongo Temple Complex. The geotourism narrative 'Traversing the Time Corridor: From the Ancient Ocean Floor to the Summit of the Magma Pathway' is proposed as a unifying theme integrating conservation, education, and sustainable economic development. This study confirms the international potential of Semarang Regency Geopark based on the UNESCO & IUGS (2023) geological heritage assessment criteria.

Tuntang District, Semarang Regency, has vast and diverse cultural and artistic potential, encompassing both contemporary and traditional forms. However, its artistic development has not been optimally explored. This study aims to analyze artistic preferences, sources of introduction, motivation, and formulate a pentahelix-based arts development strategy for junior high school students in Tuntang. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data from 98 respondents was collected using stratified random sampling. The results showed that acting was the primary preference (41%), followed by dance (33%), driven by the motivation to improve their economic well-being through the entertainment world. Schools were found to be a key player in arts introduction, with 81% of respondents being exposed to arts through school assignments and facilities. Motivations varied, ranging from economic incentives (opportunities for independent income), to leisure time (positive recreation), to intrinsic motivation and the preservation of family traditions. However, this research identified a critical juncture in the risk of cultural exclusivity that could marginalize certain groups. As a solution, a short-term development strategy was formulated through strengthening extracurricular activities, and a medium-term strategy through the establishment of a pentahelix forum. Synergy between students, schools, families, communities, government, and the business world is essential for transforming traditional arts into cultural tourism attractions that can improve community welfare while maintaining the sustainability of intangible cultural values.

The School Participation Rate in Semarang Regency is high, yet the quality of human resources remains relatively poor. This study aims to identify the profile of students’ potential and constraints within the framework of Self-Regulated Learning, as well as to analyse the gap between the level of importance and the level of implementation in Semarang Regency. Data were collected via a Self-Regulated Learning questionnaire and analysed using the Importance–Performance Analysis (IPA) method. The results indicate an average importance score of 3.04 and an implementation score of 3.03, suggesting a gap, albeit a relatively small one. The distribution of indicators showed that 14 were in the high-priority category, 10 in the maintain category, 9 in the low-priority category, and 16 in the over-emphasised quadrant. These findings suggest that students are aware of the importance of learning strategies but have not yet been able to implement them optimally. Learning strategies are still dominated by basic, repetitive activities, whilst metacognitive skills and self-regulation have not yet developed optimally.

Semarang Regency is experiencing dynamic urban development as an impact of regional economic growth and its position in the Kedungsepur metropolitan agglomeration. This spatial dynamic requires continuous monitoring to understand its growth patterns. This study aims to analyze the morphology of urban development in Semarang Regency by utilizing Nighttime Light (NTL) remote sensing data from the VIIRS sensor for two periods: 2014 and 2024. The clockboard zones method was applied to analyze spatial patterns of light intensity distribution, identifying multi-centric development tendencies and urban sprawl phenomena with a total light intensity increase 86,13%. The results indicate that urban development in Semarang Regency does not converge toward a single center but is distributed along transportation corridors and secondary activity nodes, particularly in Ring 2 and Ring 3 zones. These findings offer strategic insights for spatial planning, regional development policy, and infrastructure provision.

Semarang Regency, one of the regions in Central Java, Indonesia, possesses considerable potential for the development of smallholder beef cattle farming. One strategy to support the growth of this sector is through partnership arrangements, particularly the gaduhan (cattle-sharing) system, which is widely practiced among smallholder farmers. This study aimed to analyze the gaduhan partnership model in smallholder beef cattle farming and its impact on farmers’ income in Semarang Regency. The research was conducted in August 2025 in Banyubiru and Pabelan Districts using a purposive sampling method involving 30 beef cattle farmers. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression, with farm scale, farming experience, gaduhan partnership system, production costs, and livestock productivity as independent variables, and farmers’ income as the dependent variable. The results revealed that all independent variables jointly had a significant effect on farmers’ income, as indicated by an F-value of 132.412 and a significance level of 0.000. Partially, farm scale, the gaduhan partnership system, production costs, and livestock productivity significantly affected farmers’ income, whereas farming experience had no significant effect. The coefficient of determination (R²) was 0.883, indicating that 88.3% of the variation in farmers’ income could be explained by the model. The gaduhan partnership model in smallholder beef cattle farming in Semarang Regency is characterized by the influence of farm scale, farming experience, partnership arrangements, production costs, and livestock productivity on farmers’ income. The average income generated under the gaduhan partnership system was IDR 11,400,000, with a profit-sharing ratio of 60:40 between the livestock owner and the farmer.

Semarang Regency holds a strategic geographical position as a transit hub along the Semarang–Solo–Yogyakarta corridor, supported by diverse tourist attractions and strong economic performance. Despite recording 744,659 domestic tourist movements in March 2026 based on Mobile Positioning Data, the regency failed to enter the top ten most-visited destinations in Central Java during the 2026 Lebaran holiday, with only 139,816 visits recorded at its ten leading attractions. This yields an indicative conversion rate of approximately 18.8 percent at the Lebaran peak, meaning more than 80 percent of movements passing through the regency did not translate into recorded tourism visits. This study employs a descriptive quantitative method supported by explanatory qualitative analysis (sequential explanatory mixed methods), triangulating four secondary data sources to identify the competitive gap, analyze conversion disparities, and formulate improvement strategies toward Lebaran 2027. Findings indicate that the primary drivers of low conversion are the transit-only behavior of the majority of visitors and accessibility constraints at the Bawen–Ambarawa–Bandungan corridor. The study recommends four priority strategies: integrated single-window digital data management via Application Programming Interface; private-vehicle-based traffic and access management; four anchor-themed festival clusters across 14 sub-districts; and the formalization of Pangsar Sudirman Night Market and Kuda Lumping Festival as official tourism events. Achieving the minimum target of 203,458 visits to enter the top ten requires an increase of at least 63,642 visits (approximately 45 percent above the current recorded baseline).

Article 1 paragraph (3) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia affirms Indonesia as a state based on law, yet in practice Indonesia's legal system faces a structural problem of hyperregulation and overregulation, characterized by massive regulatory proliferation and regulatory disharmony without adequate corrective mechanisms. This condition is likewise reflected in Semarang Regency, which has 673 active legal products with Regional Head Regulations dominating at 77.3%, while Regional Regulation No. 10 of 2021 on the Formation of Regional Legal Products has not yet accommodated a legal analysis and evaluation mechanism. This study aims to explore the urgency of regional regulatory reform through legal analysis and evaluation mechanisms and to construct an implementation model in Semarang Regency. This study employs a prescriptive socio-legal research method with an interdisciplinary approach. The findings indicate that this condition reflects the dominance of primary rules without adequate institutionalization of secondary rules within H.L.A. Hart's perspective, while simultaneously representing a dysfunction in legal substance with cyclical impacts on legal structure and legal culture according to Lawrence M. Friedman. Therefore, a regulatory governance-based analysis and evaluation model is needed, integrating the regulatory cycle from ex ante to ex post with multistakeholder coordination and evaluation grounded in BPHN's 6-dimension framework

Employee performance is a critical element in organizational success, particularly in labor-intensive industries such as garment manufacturing. This study aims to analyze the effect of work stress (X1) and work environment (X2) on employee performance (Y) in garment industry companies in Semarang Regency. A quantitative descriptive approach with multiple linear regression analysis was employed. The population and sample comprised 96 employees using total sampling. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire (1–5) with 10 items per variable. All classical assumption tests (normality, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity) were satisfied. Reliability tests yielded Cronbach's Alpha of 0.866 (work stress), 0.941 (work environment), and 0.937 (employee performance), confirming instrument reliability. Results indicate: (1) work stress has no significant partial effect on employee performance (t = 1.581; sig. = 0.117); (2) work environment has a significant positive partial effect on employee performance (t = 9.618; sig. = 0.000); (3) simultaneously, both variables significantly affect employee performance (F = 56.630; sig. = 0.000) with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 54.9%. These findings confirm that optimizing the work environment both physical and non-physical is the primary strategic priority for enhancing employee performance in the garment industry.

This community service program aims to enhance farmers’ literacy on independent fertilizer production and strengthen their understanding of farmers’ rights within national fertilizer governance as an effort to achieve food sovereignty. The program was implemented in Belang Village, Bungkal Sub-district, Ponorogo Regency, involving GAPOKTAN Baungan consisting of farmer groups from Tempel, Kepuh, Pakal, Kanigoro, and Klatakan hamlets. This initiative represents cross-university synergy involving lecturers from Universitas Merdeka Malang, Universitas Soerjo Ngawi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, and Akademi Kesejahteraan Sosial Ibu Kartini Semarang. The implementation adopted a participatory hybrid approach combining Zoom Meeting dissemination and offline field activities. Activities included literacy enhancement on independent fertilizer production, training on organic fertilizer processing, strengthening farmer group institutions, and legal literacy regarding farmers’ rights in accessing subsidized fertilizers, including RDKK mechanisms and national policies. Methods comprised participatory socialization, hands-on training, group discussions, field practice, and monitoring and evaluation. Results show improved understanding of independent fertilizer concepts, increased technical skills in organic fertilizer production, and greater awareness of farmers’ rights and obligations in the fertilizer distribution system. The program strengthened inter-university collaboration and farmer networks, supporting sustainability, farmer independence, reduced dependence on chemical fertilizers, and community-based food sovereignty.

A feasibility study is a critical stage in the planning of hospital establishment to ensure investment viability, particularly from a financial perspective. This community service program aims to provide reinforcement in the preparation of a feasibility study for the establishment of a Regional Public Hospital (RSUD) in Barukan Village, Tengaran District, Semarang Regency, through financial feasibility analysis conducted by financial experts. The implementation method was carried out through partner needs identification, delivery of financial analysis materials, interactive discussions, and assistance in developing financial models encompassing cash flow projections, discounted payback period (DPP), net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and sensitivity analysis, all of which yielded feasible and acceptable results. The outcomes of the activity demonstrated an improvement in partners' understanding of financial feasibility analysis as well as their ability to interpret investment assessment criteria. In addition, the activity yielded an early-stage draft encompassing the financial feasibility aspects, which is intended to guide stakeholders in making informed decisions related to the founding of the Semarang Regency Regional Public Hospital. This activity contributes to strengthening the planning of healthcare facility investment in an effective and sustainable manner.

Inflation and post-COVID-19 economic uncertainty have placed significant financial pressure on low-income workers, including boarding house employees. This study aims to analyze the effects of financial literacy, financial attitude, and economic pressure on personal financial management behavior and financial resilience among boarding house employees in Semarang Regency. A mixed-methods sequential explanatory approach was employed, with the quantitative phase (n=150) analyzed using PLS-SEM, followed by a qualitative phase (n=15) using thematic analysis. Results indicate that financial literacy (β=0.312; p<0.01) and financial attitude (β=0.387; p<0.01) have significant positive effects, while economic pressure has a negative effect (β=-0.256; p<0.01) on financial management behavior. The model explains 52.4% of the variance in financial management behavior. Financial management behavior significantly mediates the relationship between financial literacy and financial resilience. The qualitative phase identified five adaptive strategies: strict budgeting, income diversification, strategic saving, social network utilization, and financial technology adoption. This study contributes to the literature by exploring an understudied population and integrating the economic pressure perspective into financial behavior models.

This study aims to explore the practice of Buddhist marriage in the Semarang Regency, which is carried out alongside traditions and local wisdom. The research employs a qualitative approach using a cultural anthropology method to examine the influence of Javanese beliefs on the wedding rituals of Buddhist communities in the Semarang Regency area. Data were collected through the review of relevant literature and interviews with selected informants, chosen based on their background and expertise related to the research topic. The collected data were then analyzed in depth to identify the values of local wisdom within Javanese society that coexist harmoniously with Buddhist wedding ceremonies. The findings indicate that Buddhist marriage in Semarang Regency is not merely a legal recognition of union between two individuals entering married life, but also represents a socio-cultural phenomenon reflecting processes of adaptation and negotiation between religious teachings and local cultural values. Buddhist communities in Semarang Regency conduct marriage ceremony according to Buddhist religious traditions combined with Javanese practices. The religious ceremony is performed at a temple and led by a Romo Pandita, and the the wedding ceremonies continue according to Javanese culture. Javanese beliefs remain strongly influential, shaping various stages of marriage, from partner selection and proposal rituals to ceremonial practices during the wedding. Beliefs related to weton calculations, auspicious days, slametan rituals, the preparation of sesajen, and ceremonial elements within wedding receptions continue to maintain their place amid the dynamics of modern society.

Desa Manggihan in Semarang Regency is an environmental education tourism village supported by culinary MSMEs providing souvenirs. However, MSME actors faced challenges in business communication, including low self-confidence, suboptimal non-verbal communication, and an inability to deliver the Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of their products. This Community Service (PKM) activity aimed to improve verbal and non-verbal business communication skills, self-confidence, and elevator pitch techniques among partners. The method used was participatory training conducted on May 20, 2026, at the Manggihan Village Hall, involving three culinary MSME actors: producers of fried cheese cassava, crispy papaya floss, and peanut brittle (gula kacang). The activity stages included needs analysis, training, elevator pitch simulation, and qualitative descriptive evaluation through participatory observation. The results showed a significant improvement across all observed aspects. The MSME actors, who were previously passive and only mentioned prices/ingredients, became proactive, demonstrated better eye contact and open body language, and successfully delivered their product's USP briefly, clearly, and compellingly. This participatory training is proven effective in strengthening partners' business communication skills to better welcome tourists.

Kawengen Village, located in East Ungaran District, Semarang Regency, is one of the main corn-producing areas with strong potential to be developed into processed products with high economic value. However, limited community knowledge in product processing, business management, and marketing has prevented corn production from generating optimal added value. This community service program aims to strengthen village entrepreneurship through the establishment of a corn production house as a center for innovation, training, and business mentoring. The production house is expected to enhance community skills, promote economic independence, and support sustainable local economic development. The program was implemented through the PPK Ormawa initiative, which included socialization of corn-based product innovations, basic financial bookkeeping training, digital marketing training, product innovation workshops, and continuous mentoring in production, marketing, and financial management. The results demonstrate significant improvements in community skills in processing corn into value-added products, increased understanding of basic business financial management, and enhanced capacity to utilize digital media for market expansion. The corn production house also functions as a community collaboration hub that strengthens business development based on local resources. Overall, the strategy of developing village entrepreneurship through a corn production house has proven effective in encouraging the growth of productive community-based enterprises, strengthening local economic independence, and fostering entrepreneurial interest rooted in village potential.

The Gender Development Index (GDI) is a key indicator for assessing disparities in human development achievements between women and men. In recent years, Indonesia’s GDI has shown a consistent upward trend, reaching 91.85 in 2024. Nevertheless, this numerical improvement does not fully represent the achievement of substantive gender equality. This article aims to analyze the dynamics of Indonesia’s GDI by positioning it within a comparative Asian context and examining the substantive gaps that persist behind the rising indicators. This study employs a qualitative approach based on secondary data and literature review. The primary data sources include publications from Statistics Indonesia on the Gender Development Index and Gender Inequality Index for the 2020–2024 period, as well as the Global Gender Gap Reports 2024 and 2025 published by the World Economic Forum. Descriptive quantitative analysis is combined with qualitative interpretation and illustrative interview findings from civil society organizations, universities, and provincial and local Offices of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection in Central Java, Southeast Sulawesi, Grobogan Regency, and Semarang City. The findings indicate that Indonesia’s GDI improvement is largely driven by advances in women’s health and educational attainment. However, substantial gaps remain in the economic dimension, particularly in per capita expenditure and women’s labor market participation, which constrain proportional improvements in women’s Human Development Index. This article underscores the importance of interpreting the GDI as a reflective policy instrument and advocates for structural transformation to ensure that numerical progress translates into genuine gender justice.

The forest fire that occurred in Mount Merbabu National Park in October 2023 had a significant impact on hiking tourism activities along the Thekelan trail in Semarang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. This study aims to identify the impacts of forest fires on hiking tourism, explore stakeholders’ perceptions of post-fire management challenges, and develop an applicable adaptive management framework for the sustainable management of hiking tourism. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through semi-structured interviews involving basecamp managers, national park officers, hikers, and local community members. The findings reveal that the wildfire caused severe vegetation damage, an estimated eighty percent decline in community income, and disruptions to both ecological balance and tourism activities. Despite these challenges, the local community demonstrated strong solidarity and active participation in recovery and rehabilitation efforts. The study proposes an adaptive management framework encompassing impact assessment, collaborative planning, rehabilitation and education, phased reopening, and continuous monitoring and adjustment. The adaptive management approach proves effective in enhancing the resilience of nature-based tourism destinations to future environmental disturbances and in promoting sustainable tourism practices.

This study aims to analyze the effect of workload, leadership style, and compensation on employee performance at PT Ungaran Sari Garment, Semarang Regency. This quantitative research involved 109 respondents selected using the Slovin formula and purposive sampling. Data were collected using Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed through multiple linear regression with SPSS 21. The results show that workload and compensation positively and significantly influence employee performance, while leadership style has no significant effect. Simultaneously, all three variables significantly affect performance. These findings indicate that appropriate workload management and a fair compensation system are vital for improving employee performance.

This study aims to explore the potential of decorative motifs from Gedong Songo Temple as inspiration for developing batik typical of Semarang Regency. As a Hindu cultural heritage site located on the slopes of Mount Ungaran, Gedong Songo Temple holds rich visuals and profound philosophical meanings. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were obtained through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and literature review. The findings indicate that visual elements such as temple architecture, reliefs, and the natural landscape around the site can be developed into distinctive and meaningful batik motifs. These motifs represent spiritual values, harmony with nature, and the local identity of the community. This innovation has great potential to become a cultural symbol while supporting the growth of the creative economy sector in Semarang Regency. The development of this batik can increase appreciation for local cultural heritage and strengthen Semarang Regency's position as a center of culture and creativity. Furthermore, the use of these motifs can open up opportunities for collaboration between artists, designers, and batik craftsmen to create high-value products in the national and international markets.