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The Community Service (PkM) activity aimed to enhance the capacity of civil society to conduct effective public oversight of the East Lombok Regency Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD) for fiscal year 2025. The “Budget School” program, organized by the Pimpinan Daerah Pemuda Muhammadiyah in collaboration with the Indonesian Forum for Budget Transparency (FITRA) NTB and ITSKes Muhammadiyah Selong, provided participants with a comprehensive and critical analysis of the regional budget structure and allocation patterns. The key findings highlighted notable fiscal inefficiencies, particularly the disproportionately high allocation for Employee Spending (Belanja Pegawai), which indicates an urgent need for budget reallocation toward increasing Capital Expenditure (Belanja Modal). Such realignment is essential to accelerate infrastructure development, enhance public service delivery, and ensure broader socio-economic benefits for the community. The event, conducted on September 25, 2025, successfully improved fiscal literacy among youth and civil society actors by strengthening their understanding of fiscal governance and legal oversight mechanisms. Overall, the activity fostered collective awareness and encouraged active participation in promoting sustainable, transparent, and efficient regional financial management.

This study analyzes the impact of artificial intelligence on youth digital political engagement through a Structural Equation Modeling approach. The development of algorithmic technology has changed the way young people access, assess, and react to political information, requiring an empirical understanding of its mechanisms of influence. This study explores how digital literacy, trust in AI, and perceived usefulness shape online political participation. Data was obtained from an online questionnaire targeting individuals aged 17-30 who are active with AI, then analyzed using the SEM-PLS 4 method. The main findings reveal that digital literacy and trust in AI have a strong influence on perceived usefulness, which acts as a key mediator in encouraging such participation. This indicates that the impact of AI is not direct, but rather occurs through cognitive processes that guide young people in assessing the benefits of technology. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of strengthening digital literacy, algorithm transparency, and responsible AI implementation to strengthen inclusive youth political participation in the digital environment.

Implementation of the Youth and Youth Service Section (SPRP) Worship Program at the GKE Barimba Congregation in the context of developing the character of Christian teenagers and young people. Using descriptive qualitative methods, data was collected through in-depth interviews with youth and youth leaders who play an active role in development activities at the church. The results of the study revealed various challenges faced by teenagers and young people, such as peer pressure that affects worship motivation, a less engaging atmosphere of togetherness in worship, and differences in age and maturity levels between teenagers and young people that cause emotional distance. Their spiritual needs include relational aspects, a contextual understanding of faith, real spiritual experiences, and the formation of strong moral character to face the challenges of the modern era. Effective development strategies involve the active role of families in spiritual development at home, Christian educators as guides and motivators, the use of interactive learning methods such as Bible-based games and digital media that are relevant to the character of the younger generation, and the implementation of dynamic and creative worship services to increase engagement. The implementation of this program aims to form a strong Christian character and prepare teenagers and young people to become faithful, responsible individuals who are able to serve actively in the church and society. Close synergy between family, church, and education is a key factor in the success of spiritual development of the younger generation amidst rapid social and technological change.

Spiritual needs during adolescence are very important because this time in life helps shape who a person is, how they feel, and their beliefs. This study looks at the spiritual needs of teenagers and young people at GKE Betang Kahanjak Palangkaraya, and explores ways that Christian Religious Education (PAK) can help them grow spiritually. By looking at existing research and observing the local context, the study finds that young people need support in their personal spirituality, their Christian identity, building relationships, getting guidance, becoming stronger in tough situations, and making good moral choices. Good PAK approaches include mentoring that focuses on relationships, studying the Bible in a way that fits their situation, using digital tools for spiritual growth, combining service with learning, and guidance that builds strong character. Churches need to keep up with how young people are changing and create new ways of ministry that really help teenagers and young adults grow spiritually.

Quarter life crisis is a phase of identit, emotional, and life purpose crisis commonly experienced during early adulthood, especially when faced with pressure related to life achievements, employment, and social expectations. this study aims to describe the dynamics of quarter lufe crisis experienced by unemployed Javanese young adults. a qualitative approach using a case study method was employed to understand the participants subjective experiences. Data were collected through in depth interview with three informants aged 18-29 ears, residing in Central Java, who were currently unemployed. The findings show that these young Javanese individuals tend to experience symptoms of quarter life crisis such as anxiety about the future, feelings of worthlessness, social pressure from family and surroundings, and confusion about life direction. Moreover, the patriarchal nature of Javanese culture adds further pressure on the informants. This study concludes that the quarter life crisis among Javanese young adults has unique characteristics shaped by cultural context and socioeconomic conditions. These findings are expected to serve as a foundation for developing more culturally contextual psychological interventions and contribute to cross cultural studies on early adulthood development.

This community service activity aims to strengthen the leadership capacity of youth and congregations at the Faithful Christian Church of Indonesia (GKSI) Ampadi, West Kalimantan, through empowerment programs and training based on spiritual values. The church as a faith community has a strategic responsibility in creating leadership regeneration, but the reality on the ground shows that youth involvement in ministry is still limited. This service activity was carried out with a participatory and qualitative descriptive approach, through stages of observation, literature study, spiritual leadership training, cross-generational mentoring, and direct assistance to participants. The results of the activity showed that the low participation of youth in GKSI Ampadi was caused by a lack of structural development, the dominance of the senior generation, and the absence of a clear cadre system. Through a Bible-based leadership training program, the formation of an inclusive ministry team, and ongoing mentoring, there was a significant increase in youth involvement and synergy between congregations. In addition, this activity produced a leadership cadre roadmap as a strategic guide for the church in developing human resources for ministry. This service activity not only had an impact on improving the quality of service and congregational activity, but also strengthened the process of sustainable leadership regeneration within the local church environment. It is hoped that this empowerment model can be applied contextually by other churches to build dynamic, inclusive, and contemporary service communities.

This study discusses the spiritual development of adolescents and Christian youth in facing the challenges of the digital age. The focus of this research is on the role of parents, churches, and Christian educators in shaping the spirituality of Christian youth and youth. The results of the study show that parents, churches, and Christian educators have a very important role in guiding Christian youth and youth in their faith journey. Digital literacy teaching strategies based on Christian values and engaging adolescents and youth directly in the ministry process are some of the ways that can be done to strengthen their faith and character. In addition, this study emphasizes the importance of sustainable and contextual spiritual coaching in order to be able to answer spiritual needs in the midst of the rapid flow of information and the influence of modern culture. The Church is also expected to be able to provide a safe space for dialogue for youth and youth to express their struggles of faith. Thus, comprehensive and collaborative coaching can help create a resilient young generation of Christians, rooted in God's word, and able to face the various moral and spiritual challenges of today.

Leadership is a very important aspect in various organizations, including church organizations. There are many leadership characteristics in the Bible that can serve as models for leadership in the church. This article is a literature review using a qualitative approach to the text of 1 Timothy 4:12, focusing on the leadership of a young person. Its purpose is to encourage students to understand and apply the leadership model mentioned in 1 Timothy 4:12. The method used is descriptive analysis of the text of 1 Timothy 4:12, in order to provide a clear picture and understanding of the principles of young leadership. In addition, the descriptive method is also used to assess students’ understanding of leadership principles based on the text, as well as the level of their application in life and ministry. In conclusion, students understand the leadership principles in 1 Timothy 4:12, especially the importance of being an example, where the quality of a young person’s character is not merely theoretical, but students are able to live it out.

Government procurement of goods and services is a crucial instrument in achieving transparent, efficient, and accountable governance. One of the key innovations introduced is the e-Catalogue system, an electronic procurement platform provided by the National Public Procurement Agency (LKPP). This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the e-Catalogue in sports equipment procurement at the Youth and Sports Office (Dispora) of Semarang City, focusing on its mechanisms, supporting and inhibiting factors, and its impact on procurement governance. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, involving eight informants consisting of structural officials and suppliers. The findings indicate that, in general, the implementation of the e-Catalogue has been effective, particularly in terms of time efficiency, price transparency, and accountability enhancement. However, several challenges remain, including the lack of formal policy dissemination, limited digital literacy among some staff, insufficient internet infrastructure, and unstructured inter-unit coordination. Based on these findings, the study recommends several strategic measures: (1) establishing a permanent inter-unit coordination team, (2) strengthening human resource capacity through continuous training, (3) developing a digital dashboard for real-time monitoring, (4) providing limited public access to procurement reports, and (5) fostering partnerships with suppliers through technical forums and routine evaluations. These measures are expected to optimize the implementation of the e-Catalogue and serve as a best practice model for other local government institutions.

The spirituality of today’s church youth encounters multidimensional challenges, particularly the pervasive influence of digital culture, the gradual decline in interest toward spiritual disciplines, and the weakening of involvement in ecclesial ministry. Such dynamics often create a gap between theological knowledge and lived faith experiences. This Community Service (PkM) initiative was designed to respond to these issues by implementing an interactive model aimed at enhancing the spiritual understanding of the youth at GKSI Trimorejo Congregation. The model emphasizes participatory learning processes, in which youth are not merely passive recipients of teaching but active contributors to collective faith formation. The methodological framework consisted of three main stages: initial observation to identify needs and spiritual conditions; preparation of training modules contextualized with the congregation’s realities; and the implementation of interactive activities such as group discussions, thematic Bible studies, role-play, and collective reflection. Evaluation strategies integrated both quantitative and qualitative approaches, including pre-tests and post-tests to measure cognitive growth, alongside participatory interviews to capture experiential insights. The findings reveal a notable increase in youth comprehension of biblical principles, heightened enthusiasm and participation in church programs, and the establishment of a more cohesive spiritual learning community. Furthermore, the process encouraged a deeper sense of belonging and responsibility among the participants toward their ecclesial environment. In conclusion, the interactive model demonstrates significant effectiveness in fostering youth spirituality and may serve as a viable alternative strategy for churches encountering similar challenges within contemporary contexts of ministry.

The problem of organic waste remains a serious issue in Indonesia, including in rural areas. Jatitamban Village, Bondowoso Regency, faces similar challenges due to household waste and residual by-products from local small enterprises producing tape and cassava chips, which are not yet optimally managed. The Community Service Program (KKN) of the University of Jember implemented an initiative to empower village youth through maggot cultivation as an environmentally friendly and economically valuable solution for organic waste management. This study employed a Community-Based Research (CBR) approach by engaging local youth as active partners in every stage of the program, including observation, planning, socialization, technical training, workshops, and monitoring. The results indicate that Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggot cultivation serves as an effective strategy to reduce the volume of organic waste while producing value-added products such as alternative animal feed and organic fertilizer. The involvement of youth not only enhanced their knowledge and skills but also fostered environmental awareness and created new entrepreneurial opportunities. Furthermore, the program successfully established a solid and independent youth group capable of sustainably managing organic waste through maggot cultivation practices. The implications of this program extend beyond environmental improvement to promoting village economic independence through the utilization of organic waste. Therefore, youth empowerment through maggot cultivation can serve as a strategic model for sustainable waste management as well as strengthening community capacity in rural areas.

This study explores the transformative role of youth empowerment through green economy initiatives, specifically focusing on the management of a waste bank in Kedungsekar Village, Indonesia. Facing mounting environmental challenges such as waste accumulation and pollution, the local community sought sustainable solutions by integrating environmental, social, and economic dimensions. The involvement of youth, characterized by creativity, digital skills, and strong social networks, has been pivotal in driving this transformation. The waste bank functions as a social innovation that not only addresses waste management issues but also generates economic opportunities through circular economy practices. By actively participating in waste segregation, collection, and sale, youth have acquired operational and financial skills, enabling them to become entrepreneurs and community leaders. This initiative has shifted youth from passive recipients to active agents of change, fostering community awareness and environmental responsibility. Employing qualitative case study methods, including interviews, observations, and document analysis, this research highlights how integrated efforts rooted in environmental sustainability and community participation can catalyze socio-economic growth. The theoretical framework draws on the concepts of green economy, youth empowerment, and social innovation, illustrating how these pillars are interconnected in fostering sustainable development. Findings reveal that the green economy approach, facilitated by youth engagement, enhances local resilience, creates employment, and promotes environmental conservation. This case exemplifies the potential of grassroots initiatives in achieving sustainable transformation at the village level, serving as a model for other rural communities facing similar environmental and socio-economic issues. The study underscores the importance of empowering youth as key drivers in the transition towards sustainable and inclusive development.

Young generations in the digital era face serious challenges in maintaining their Islamic identity due to the rapid flow of globalization, the penetration of popular culture, and the influence of social media, which often contradict Islamic values. This condition has led some adolescents and youth to experience moral degradation, a decline in interest toward religious studies, and a tendency to be more attracted to instant entertainment content. Conventional religious studies that are monotonous are often less appealing to Millennials and Gen Z, thus requiring innovative models of religious education that are relevant, engaging, and suitable for the characteristics of the digital generation. This Community Service Program (KKN) carried the theme “Strengthening Islamic Character of Young Generations through Interactive Multimedia-Based Studies at the Youth, Sports, and Tourism Office of Central Lampung Regency.” The main objective was to improve the understanding, internalization, and practice of Islamic values through creative, participatory, and enjoyable approaches. The program was implemented over one month with eight face-to-face sessions. The methods included interactive lectures, motivational video screenings, Islamic animation, group discussions, digital quizzes, and the establishment of an online discussion group via WhatsApp to maintain continuity of learning. Evaluation was carried out through field observation, pre-test and post-test, as well as in-depth interviews with participants and partners. The results showed an increase in religious understanding from an average of 58% to 82%, with active participation reaching 87%. Moreover, a youth community named Forum Pemuda Islami Lampung Tengah (FOPILTENG) was established, which is committed to continuing monthly studies independently. Technical obstacles such as limited multimedia facilities were successfully overcome by facilitators’ creativity, including utilizing simple devices and free digital platforms. Overall, the interactive multimedia-based approach proved to be effective in enhancing learning motivation, strengthening Islamic character, and fostering togetherness among youth. This model has the potential to be replicated in other regions as a strategic effort to nurture a religious, well-characterized, and competitive young generation in facing global challenges.

Competition in the local culinary business is getting fiercer as consumers become more selective in choosing products based on quality, experience, and social media influence. Nasi Uduk Pemuda in Doko Village, Kediri Regency, is one of the culinary businesses that strives to survive by leveraging brand trust, distinctive flavors, and promotions through social media influencers. This study aims to analyze the extent to which brand trust, flavor, and social media influencers influence consumer purchasing decisions. The research method used is quantitative with a survey approach to consumers who have purchased the product. The number of samples was determined using the Slovin formula to ensure representativeness. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires, then analyzed using SPSS 29 software. The analysis included validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, partial t-tests, simultaneous f-tests, and calculation of the coefficient of determination (R²). The results show that partially, brand trust has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions, as does the taste variable, which has been shown to play an important role in driving consumer loyalty and repurchase intention. Meanwhile, promotion through social media influencers showed a positive but insignificant influence, indicating that the presence of influencers does not fully determine consumer decisions in the context of traditional culinary products. The f-test showed that all three variables simultaneously had a significant influence on purchasing decisions. The coefficient of determination (R²) value of 0.669 indicates that 66.9% of the variation in purchasing decisions can be explained by brand trust, taste, and social media influencers, while the remainder is influenced by other factors outside the study. This finding emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistent product quality, building brand trust, and continuing to utilize social media strategically as an effort to increase the competitiveness of local culinary businesses.

Employees at the Wajo Regency Youth, Sports, and Tourism Office are part of the public bureaucracy at the district/city level who have important responsibilities in carrying out service functions to the public. Based on initial observations, it appears that the implementation of management functions and employee work creativity are still not optimal. This is primarily related to the implementation of management functions in creating a dynamic work atmosphere and in terms of making the best use of time. Effective management is essential to ensure that public organizations can achieve their goals efficiently and innovatively. This study aims to determine the effect of the implementation of management functions on employee work creativity at the Wajo Regency Youth, Sports, and Tourism Office. The study population was all employees at the office, using a survey method and an associative quantitative approach. This technique was chosen to obtain an objective picture of the relationship between management variables and work creativity. The results show that the management functions variable, based on respondents' responses, is in the very good category. Meanwhile, the employee work creativity variable is in the good category. The findings indicate that the proper application of management functions can significantly foster employee creativity. Based on statistical testing, the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that the implementation of management functions has a positive and significant impact on employee creativity at the Wajo Regency Youth, Sports, and Tourism Office. This research provides practical implications: public organizations need to strengthen the implementation of management functions, such as planning, organizing, directing, and controlling, to continuously improve employee creativity. This research highlights the importance of integrating managerial functions with innovative practices in the public sector.

The digital era has brought profound transformations in religious life, creating both opportunities and challenges for the younger generation of Christians in maintaining their faith. The Toraja Church Youth Fellowship (PPGT) of the Buntu Masakke Congregation is one such community struggling to maintain the steadfastness of its youth's faith amidst the tide of globalization, the temptations of materialism, worldly positions, and the increasingly prevalent dynamics of interfaith romance. This reality drives the need for a faith training strategy that is relevant, contextual, and utilizes the potential of digital technology wisely. This study aims to implement an effective faith training strategy for PPGT through the use of digital media to produce church youth who not only unleash strength in faith, but also grow spiritually and are able to serve in creative and impactful ways in the modern era. This study used a four-month practicum method involving 22 active participants. Three training modules were implemented in stages: (1) Rooted in God's Word in the Digital Age, which encourages the use of Bible applications and digital devotionals; (2) Growing in Christ's Character Amidst Worldly Temptations, which emphasizes the values of integrity, faithfulness, and holiness; and (3) Serving with Creativity and Relevance in the Digital Age, which invites young people to produce digital content with spiritual value. The results of the study showed significant success, with 95% achieving “rootedness,” 80% achieving “growth,” and 86% achieving “serving.” In fact, 63.6% of participants experienced spiritual transformation and are now active as digital ministry drivers. These findings confirm that digital media, when utilized strategically and in harmony with Christian values, can be an effective tool in fostering the faith of the younger generation. Therefore, the church needs to develop a sustainable and contextual digital training model to strengthen the role of young people in current and future ministry.

Competition in the local culinary business is getting tougher as consumer behavior shifts, placing greater emphasis on product quality and social media recommendations. Nasi Uduk Pemuda, located in Doko Village, Kediri Regency, leverages brand trust, distinctive flavors, and promotions through social media influencers to drive consumer purchasing decisions. This study aims to analyze the influence of brand trust, flavors, and social media influencers on consumer purchasing decisions. The method used in this study is quantitative, with a survey of consumers who have purchased Nasi Uduk Pemuda products. The sample size was calculated using the Slovin formula. Data were analyzed using SPSS 29 through several tests, such as validity, reliability, classical assumptions, multiple linear regression, t-test, f-test, and coefficient of determination (R²). The t-test results indicate that brand trust and flavor have a significant positive influence on consumer purchasing decisions. On the other hand, the influence of social media influencers on purchasing decisions is positive, but not significant. The f-test shows that simultaneously, the three variables significantly influence purchasing decisions, with an R² value of 0.669. This means that 66.9% of the variation in purchasing decisions can be explained by brand trust, taste, and the influence of social media influencers, while the remainder is influenced by other factors not examined in this study. In conclusion, maintaining brand trust, ensuring consistent taste quality, and leveraging promotions through social media influencers remain important strategies in improving consumer purchasing decisions. Nasi Uduk Pemuda needs to continue to maintain and develop these three elements to remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic market.

Penyakit tidak menular (PTM), termasuk diabetes mellitus, menjadi masalah kesehatan utama yang membutuhkan deteksi dini. Pemeriksaan kadar gula darah merupakan metode screening yang efektif untuk mendeteksi risiko diabetes. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan di Lapangan Pemuda Kutacane, Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara, pada Mei 2025. Sebanyak 102 orang yang aktif berolahraga diperiksa kadar gula darahnya menggunakan glucometer standar. Hasilnya menunjukkan 17 orang (16,7%) memiliki kadar gula darah > 200 mg/dL, mengindikasikan risiko diabetes, sementara 85 orang (83,3%) dalam batas normal. Edukasi tentang gaya hidup sehat juga diberikan. Temuan ini menggarisbawahi pentingnya screening dan edukasi berkelanjutan untuk mencegah PTM.

Public speaking training serves as an effective step in enhancing the capacity of rural youth in facing the challenges of globalization and the Industrial Revolution 4.0 era. This study aims to empower the youth of Hutanamora Village through public speaking skills training as part of a community service program. The method applied uses a participatory approach involving 15 participants aged between 15 and 18 years. The results of the activity show a significant improvement in self-confidence, the ability to organize ideas, as well as verbal and nonverbal communication skills. In addition to technical improvements, the training also fostered critical awareness, reflective abilities, and stronger self-assurance when engaging with an audience. The implementation of this activity demonstrates that public speaking training is not only a practical learning tool but also a means of social empowerment and character development for the younger generation. Therefore, such training is recommended to be carried out continuously as part of youth development programs in rural areas.

Optimization of the justification for the establishment of prisoner guidance so far, is based on policies that maintain the types of criminal penalties as regulated in Article 10 of the Criminal Code. Prisoner guidance is one type of sanction in criminal law that is often used as a means to overcome crime problems. The use of prisoner guidance as a means to punish perpetrators of criminal acts began in the late 18th century which was based on the ideology of individualism and the humanitarian movement. Prisoner guidance increasingly plays an important role and shifts the position of the death penalty and corporal punishment which are considered cruel.In general, the image of prison is a very scary place, not getting good food, sleeping on the floor and being bitten by mosquitoes, there is torture and it is very uncomfortable, it is difficult to communicate with the outside world and family, there is no entertainment and suffering and limited in everything. Teguh Prasetyo, explained that prison gives an image to the general public, as a place where criminals are deprived of their freedom and tortured and employed or trained so that they can form good behavior and character after leaving prison. Therefore, the image was changed to prisoner development. The image of prison that gives a scary image to the general public, aims to provide a deterrent element for criminals, so that they become aware and change their evil attitudes and behavior. Based on the background above, the following problem formulation is determined: How to Optimize the Implementation of Prisoner Development in Changing Behavior Towards Inmates?. This research is an empirical legal research, which examines the optimization of the implementation of prisoner guidance in changing the behavior of inmates carried out at the Class III Langkat Youth Penitentiary. The implementation of empirical legal research aims to see the empirical conditions of the optimization of the implementation of prisoner guidance in changing the behavior of inmates at the Class III Langkat Youth Penitentiary, as well as its influence on changes in prisoner behavior.