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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of chips in Pugeran Village, Gondang District, Mojokerto Regency face structural obstacles in the form of limited internal governance and weak market penetration. Around 80% of business actors are still managed conventionally, triggering production inefficiencies and a lack of mastery of persuasive marketing language on packaging. This community service activity aims to reconstruct an effective division of labor based on HR governance mindset, build the capacity of practical skills in packaging copywriting and digital media, and change business behavior from conventional reactive to strategic proactive. The program is implemented with an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach through three main intervention stages, namely diagnosis and reconstruction of MSDM, co-creation and marketing language assistance, and the adoption of proactive behavior through coaching and market simulation. The results showed a significant socio-economic transformation, characterized by the implementation of labor division SOPs that increased production efficiency by 18%, as well as the adoption of new packaging and persuasive copywriting techniques that expanded market reach beyond the region and increased average turnover by 22% in two months. In addition, a new social institution was formed in the form of the "Prosperous Pugeran Chips Craftsmen Association" and the emergence of young local leaders as agents of the program's sustainability.

This research aims to examine the cultivation system of porang as an intercrop in pine forests, analyze production costs, revenue, and income, as well as assess the feasibility of porang farming in Jatirejo District, Mojokerto Regency. The research employed a census method with 20 purposively selected porang farmers as respondents. Data were analyzed by calculating production costs, revenue, income, and the Revenue Cost Ratio (R/C). The results showed that most farmers applied the row planting system, which achieved higher productivity (4,507 kg/ha) compared to the random planting system (4,029 kg/ha), as orderly arrangement supports optimal growth. The average production cost in the row planting system was IDR 9,697,833, with revenue of IDR 42,250,000 and income of IDR 32,552,167. Meanwhile, the random planting system incurred an average production cost of IDR 8,369,500, with revenue of IDR 26,437,500 and income of IDR 18,068,000. The R/C ratio of the row planting system was higher, at 4.3, compared to 3.1 in the random planting system. These findings indicate that the row planting system is more profitable and cost-efficient, and porang farming is economically feasible to be developed as an intercrop in pine forests.

This study aims to examine how student interns perceive the performance of tax services at the Mojokerto Tax Office (KPP). This study employs a qualitative approach using descriptive methods. Data were collected through interviews with interns assigned to the service division, specifically at the Integrated Service Center (TPT). The interview results indicate that the tax service framework at the Mojokerto Primary Tax Office is viewed positively, is well-organized, and is beginning to evolve toward a modern and digital service approach through CORETAX technology. The shift toward digital services is believed to improve efficiency, streamline the process of obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP), simplify annual tax reporting, and enhance access to additional tax services. Additionally, the quality of service provided by staff was rated as friendly, professional, interactive, and supportive in helping taxpayers understand the service process. Nevertheless, several challenges were noted, including a lack of general awareness among taxpayers regarding digital platforms particularly among older taxpayers increased wait times during the annual tax filing season, and occasional system disruptions that affected service delivery. Based on interview findings, the tax service framework at the Mojokerto Pratama Tax Office is considered fairly efficient, although there is still room for improvement in promoting the adoption of digital services, enhancing service facilities, and creating a more user-friendly system.

The 2025 Real Work Lectures use the Berdampak model (Real Work Lectures based on Community Impactful). The theme of our group's Community Service Program is the problem of household waste management in Bakalan Village, Gondang District, Mojokerto Regency, which requires proper handling. Open burning of waste causes air pollution and other adverse effects. In an effort to overcome this problem, KKN students have initiated the use of used barrels as a place to burn waste with minimal smoke. This program includes observation and socialization related to innovative technology in waste management. Through this activity, the community is introduced to the use of trash cans that reduce smoke pollution and produce briquettes as an alternative fuel from combustion residues. The program results show an increase in community awareness of waste management and the potential for reducing negative environmental impacts. This innovation opens up opportunities for the community to become a model of independent and sustainable waste management, which can be applied in other villages.

The purpose of this community service program is to enhance the capacity and independence of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing improved training in business management. The program covers the use of digital technology in the agricultural sector, the implementation of occupational safety and health practices, intellectual property protection, and simple financial record-keeping practices. In Pugeran Village, the activities were carried out using a collaborative approach involving the village government, MSME actors, and university students participating in the Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata). A qualitative descriptive approach was employed through observation, interviews, and focus group discussions, complemented by direct mentoring and counseling sessions. The results indicate that MSME actors have begun to understand the importance of maintaining simple financial records, utilizing digital technology to market their products, and becoming more aware of workplace safety as well as legal protection for their businesses. The program also encouraged MSME actors to shift their perspectives and manage their enterprises in a more professional manner. However, the speed of implementation varied depending on differences in age, educational background, and established business habits. Overall, this community service activity contributed to strengthening the capacity of MSMEs and supporting sustainable economic growth in the village

The research aims to find out and lyze the influence of employee empowerment on goal orientation through work accurancy at the Gempolkrep Sugar Factory, Gedeg district, Mojokerto Regency. The research method used is a quantitative research method with the number of samples used as many as 117 respondents using probability sampling techniques with proportionate random sampling techniques. The method used in the collection of data this study is to use a questionaire method with a scale os assesment using the likert scale. The data analysis technique used in this study is using SEM (stuctural equation modeling) with analysis test tools using IBM SPSS AMOS Statistics Version 22 software. The results showed that : 1) Employee empowerment has a significant and positive effect on the work accurancy of the Gempolkrep Sugar Factory in Mojokerto Regency. 2) Eployee empowerment has an significant and negative effect on the goal orientation of the Gempolkrep Sugar Factory in Mojokerto Regency. 3) Work accurancy has an significant and positive effect on the goal orientation of the Gempolkrep Sugar Factory in Mojokerto Regency.

The Impact-Oriented Community Service Program (KKN Berdampak) conducted by students of Universitas Mayjend Sungkono in Kebontunggul Village, Gondang District, Mojokerto Regency focused on optimizing branding and digital marketing for the Lembah Mbencirang tourist destination. Lembah Mbencirang is a village-based tourism destination with significant natural and educational potential; however, this potential has not been widely recognized due to limitations in branding and digital marketing. This community service program aimed to sustainably increase tourist visits through SWOT analysis, visual identity rebranding, and digital marketing campaigns utilizing social media, search engine optimization (SEO), and visual content. The activities were carried out participatively in collaboration with the local Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes) and Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) using observation, mentoring, and promotional content development methods. The results indicate that the optimization of branding and digital marketing at Lembah Mbencirang Tourism produced initial outcomes in the form of digital media readiness and increased understanding among tourism managers. Although the impact on visitor numbers has not yet been measured significantly, a digital marketing foundation has been established as an initial step toward the development of village tourism.

Limited understanding of inheritance law and village financial management among village officials remains a significant issue that may trigger social conflict and weaken village governance effectiveness. This community service program aims to strengthen the capacity of village officials through inheritance law socialization and assistance in village financial management. The activity employed a descriptive method with a participatory approach. Implementation was carried out through structured socialization sessions, interactive discussions, and direct technical assistance adjusted to village administrative practices. Data collection techniques included observation, documentation, and pre-and post-activity evaluations to measure participants’ understanding. The results demonstrate an improvement in village officials’ knowledge of basic inheritance law principles and their awareness of transparent, accountable, and regulation-based village financial management. Furthermore, the program enhanced officials’ understanding of their strategic role in addressing community legal issues and supporting good village governance. Overall, this activity contributes to improving the professionalism and accountability of village administration in delivering community-oriented public services.

Bullying remains a serious issue in elementary schools, affecting children’s psychological, social, and academic well-being. Limited student understanding of the forms and impacts of bullying encouraged students of the Community Service Program (KKN) from Mayjen Sungkono University to implement an anti-bullying education program at Tawar State Elementary School. This activity aimed to enhance students’ understanding of bullying while fostering empathy and care toward peers. The program employed an educative–participatory approach through presentations, interactive discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and ice-breaking activities tailored to the characteristics of elementary school students. The participants consisted of 39 students from grades 4 and 5. Evaluation was conducted through observations of student participation, enthusiasm, and their ability to answer questions related to the delivered material. The results indicated that most students were able to understand the concept of bullying, its types, negative impacts, and prevention strategies. Furthermore, students began to apply anti-bullying values in their daily social interactions within the school environment. Anti-bullying education is expected to serve as a preventive measure in creating a safe, comfortable, and supportive school environment that optimally supports students’ growth and development.

Drug abuse remains a serious social problem, particularly among adolescents and young adults. The spread of drugs into rural areas highlights the urgent need for preventive efforts through continuous and educational approaches. This Community Service (PkM) activity aimed to increase public knowledge and awareness regarding the dangers of drug abuse through an educational program. The study employed a descriptive quantitative and qualitative approach involving 30 adolescents and young adults from a village in Mojokerto Regency. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test questionnaires, observation, and documentation. The results indicated a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge, with the average score increasing from 56.3 in the pre-test to 82.6 in the post-test. These findings demonstrate that drug abuse education is effective in enhancing community knowledge and awareness as a preventive effort against drug abuse. Therefore, similar educational programs should be implemented continuously with support from various stakeholders to promote a healthy and drug-free community.

The R05 Community Service Program (KKN), Subgroup 1 in Kalikatir Village, Gondang District, Mojokerto Regency, aims to implement hydram pump technology as an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient irrigation solution. This technology is designed to meet the water needs of 100 hectares of banana plantations, especially during the dry season. The implementation method includes initial surveys, design, manufacture, installation, and testing of the hydram pump, involving the participation of Kalikatir villagers. The results show that the pump is capable of lifting water to a height of 30 meters with 70% efficiency, although it has not yet reached the daily target. This technology has been proven to reduce operational costs and increase agricultural productivity. It is hoped that in the future, this technology can be further developed to improve its efficiency and sustainability.

Public transportation plays an important role in supporting community mobility and accelerating regional economic growth. To improve public transportation services in East Java, the East Java Provincial Transportation Agency introduced the Trans Jatim Bus system. However, its implementation still faces several challenges, including long bus arrival times, the use of mobile applications that are difficult for elderly users, and inconsistencies in the availability of supporting facilities such as seating and trash bins at bus stops. This study aims to analyze the quality of Trans Jatim Bus services based on the service quality dimensions proposed by Wirtz and Lovelock. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, and analyzed using stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that reliability has not met service standards due to prolonged waiting times. Responsiveness and assurance were found to meet service standards, as passengers expressed satisfaction with service responses and complaint handling. Empathy was considered adequate, although accessibility issues for elderly passengers remain. Tangible aspects were also sufficiently met, but inconsistencies were found in the provision of seating and trash bins at several bus stops. Based on these findings, the study recommends increasing the number of buses on corridor 2, evaluating bus schedules, conducting public awareness campaigns, and ensuring the consistent provision of seating and trash bins at all bus stops to improve overall service quality.

This community service was carried out at SMAS PGRI 1 Mojokerto City with the main goal of improving student discipline through the application of Japanese-style discipline culture. This activity is designed in a structured manner to have a real and sustainable impact on student behavior and the integrity of educational institutions. The method used is a participatory and applicative approach, so that students not only passively receive information, but also actively engage in the process of learning, reflection, and discipline practice. This approach emphasizes the direct involvement of students in activities that foster awareness, responsibility, and positive habits that support the creation of a conducive learning environment. The results of the implementation of activities are divided into three main categories. First, the short-term results seen immediately after the activity are increased students' motivation and understanding of the importance of discipline. Second, the medium-term results that appear within 1-3 months are in the form of real behavioral changes, such as punctuality, neatness, and compliance with school rules. Third, long-term results that contribute to strengthening the integrity of the institution as a school with a high discipline image. Thus, this community service is expected to be able to become a model for implementing a discipline culture that is effective, sustainable, and relevant to the needs of education in Indonesia.

This study aims to evaluate the public transportation service policy of Trans Jatim Bus Corridor 2, operating on the Mojokerto–Surabaya route, using the six evaluation indicators proposed by William N. Dunn: effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy, equity, responsiveness, and appropriateness. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through interviews, direct observations, and secondary data analysis. The findings reveal that the Trans Jatim Corridor 2 service has significantly contributed to improving accessibility and mobility for the people of East Java. In terms of effectiveness, the service meets transportation policy objectives by offering strategic routes, consistent schedules, and accessible bus stops. Efficiency is demonstrated through optimal utilization of limited fleets and operational costs, while still meeting high passenger demand. Regarding adequacy, the service is generally sufficient; however, overcrowding during peak hours indicates the need for capacity improvements. Equity is reflected in the widespread distribution of bus stops, although disparities remain in the availability of facilities and route information across several stops. The service shows high responsiveness through quick handling of passenger complaints via applications and social media. Additionally, service appropriateness is evident in its punctual operations supported by GPS-based monitoring and real-time information through the TRANSJATIM-AJAIB application. Overall, the evaluation shows that Trans Jatim Corridor 2 provides effective, efficient, and responsive public transport services, yet requires improvements in capacity and equitable distribution of facilities to achieve optimal service quality.

Participatory village development planning is often treated as a technical-administrative routine. In practice, however, planning is inseparable from political dynamics that shape who participates, whose interests prevail, and how scarce resources are allocated. This community empowerment program (PKM) in Kedung Udi Village, Trawas District, Mojokerto Regency, East Java, aimed to strengthen village governance by enhancing the capacity of village officials and community representatives to design and facilitate participatory planning while explicitly addressing the political dimension of planning. The main intervention was a workshop conducted on 22 August 2025, preceded by coordination and situational observation. Workshop modules emphasized: (1) planning as a political decision; (2) navigating dual arenas: formal (Musdes/Musrenbang and RPJMDes, RKPDes, APBDes) and informal (elite networks and gatekeeping); (3) multi-level contestation and policy alignment; and (4) practical tools, including power–interest mapping, programmatic agreements, program tagging for alignment with district planning documents, and transparency/anti elite capture mechanisms. The program resulted in improved participant literacy regarding power relations in planning and produced a follow-up action plan oriented toward institutional advocacy, continuous social control, and routine capacity reinforcement through a university and village partnership.

This study aims to analyze the optimization of the use of Village Funds in efforts to develop Pethung Park tourism in Belik Village, Trawas District, Mojokerto Regency, using  the New Public Governance (NPG) theoretical approach  from Osborne and Gabler. NPG theory emphasizes the importance of collaboration, participation, networking, decentralization, as well as transparency and accountability in public governance. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method by collecting data through interviews, observations, and documentation involving the village government, BUMDes, Pokdarwis, and the local community. The results of the study show that the Belik Village government has succeeded in making optimal use of the Village Fund as an instrument of local economic development and a means of community empowerment. The Village Fund is directed to tourism infrastructure development, human resource training, and digital-based tourism promotion. Collaboration between village governments, communities, and the private sector through BUMDes and Pokdarwis is able to create participatory and sustainable development governance. The real impact can be seen from the increase in the number of tourist visits, the growth of MSMEs, and the increase in the village's original income. This study concludes that NPG-based governance practices in Belik Village have resulted in development effectiveness and strengthened village economic independence. The results of this study can be a model for other villages in implementing the management of Village Funds for the tourism sector based on collaboration and community participation towards sustainable village development.

The development of digital technology requires villages to transform not only their governance but also their public awareness of digital opportunities and risks. However, the process of digital transformation cannot be separated from the local socio-cultural context. This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to strengthen local wisdom-based transformational leadership as a strategy for dealing with digital dynamics in Pesanggrahan Village, Kutorejo District, Mojokerto Regency. The implementation methods included a situation analysis, program socialization, digital literacy seminars, discussions on Pancasila values, and mentoring for village officials, community leaders, religious leaders, and Karang Taruna youth. The activity results showed an increase in participants' understanding of digital literacy, media ethics, and the relevance of local values, such as cooperation, deliberation, and tolerance, in supporting the village's digital transformation. The community also showed enthusiasm for participating in the development of digital content and technology-based services. This PKM concluded that effective digital transformation requires adaptive, character-based leadership rooted in local cultural values. Collaboration between universities, village governments, and communities is an essential prerequisite for promoting inclusive and sustainable social change.

This community service program aims to provide management assistance to micro and small batik industries in optimizing digital platform and social media-based marketing. This allows these micro and small batik industry players to reach a wider network and ensure their business sustainability in the future after the pandemic. This community service program uses a qualitative descriptive approach, which aims to capture the real-world conditions related to the management of batik industry players in Mojokerto. This mentoring program was attended by micro and small batik industry players, primarily small and craft industries, including 10 batik artisans and industry managers residing in Mojokerto. The mentoring method was implemented through four stages: a) identifying mentoring needs for micro and small batik industry players, b) selecting management literacy priorities, c) designing a management literacy mentoring program, and d) implementing the management mentoring program for micro and small batik industries. The management mentoring program indicates that micro and small batik industry players require ongoing marketing and business development management mentoring. After entering the COVID-19 pandemic, batik industry players in Mojokerto have not been able to recover to pre-COVID-19 levels in 2019. The management mentoring program includes four stages: a) delivering material on the role of management, business sustainability, business problems, and formulating solutions; b) identifying relevant management problems discussed in a focus group discussion; c) mentoring on marketing aspects and optimizing the role of cooperatives within batik industry groups; d) mentoring on business sustainability management through digital business optimization. Through this structured management mentoring program, micro and small batik industry players will be able to improve their management and business management.

The advancement of digitalization and government programs through the Electronic-Based Government System (SPBE) have impacted digital performance systems at various levels of government. The Puloniti village government is also one of the village governments that needs to transform conventional performance into digital performance in response to global challenges. Through this study, the research team aims to assess the capacity of the Puloniti village government to carry out digital work transformation and identify the main obstacles that hinder it. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach through observation, interviews, and documentation. This study identified two main obstacles for the Puloniti village government in carrying out digital performance transformation: limited human resource literacy and inadequate software facilities and infrastructure.

This community service article focuses on the main issues faced by food processing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Watesprojo Village, Mojokerto, namely stagnant productivity and sales due to the lack of implementation of innovation strategies, which directly hinders the improvement of the welfare of local Human Resources (HR). The main objectives of this activity are to increase MSMEs' understanding of innovation models, increase HR productivity through process innovation, and encourage significant sales increases through the adoption of digital marketing innovations. The method used was Participatory Action Research (PAR) for six weeks, involving hands-on workshops, personalized coaching clinics, simple technology transfers such as semi-automatic vacuum packaging, and intensive mentoring for e-commerce account creation and visual branding. The results of the community service showed a high level of success, evidenced by an average increase in innovation understanding scores of 71% and an increase in production output per working hour of 18%. The most significant impact was seen in the marketing aspect, where MSMEs recorded an average increase in online sales of 35%, expanding market reach beyond Mojokerto. Sociologically, this program successfully triggered proactive behavioral changes and fostered a new social institution in the form of a Local Leader, the "Watesprojo UMKM Digital Ambassador," who ensured the sustainability of self-reliance. In conclusion, the structured innovation intervention proved to be a catalyst for holistic socio-economic transformation, linking business efficiency with improved human resource well-being at the village level.