This study presents the results of a survey conducted to analyze the impact of packaging training on the home industry of Samiler crackers in Mojojajar Village. A questionnaire was distributed to 25 respondents, including both consumers and producers of Samiler crackers. The findings reveal that 100% of respondents have purchased Samiler crackers, with 50% indicating that packaging is very important in their purchasing decisions. Additionally, 83.3% of respondents are willing to pay more for better packaging, highlighting the awareness of the importance of packaging quality. While many respondents find the current packaging design attractive, there is a need for improved information provided on the packaging. Recommendations for further development include enhancing packaging design, increasing awareness of government support for SMEs, and providing ongoing training on packaging techniques. This initiative is expected to contribute to local economic development and improve the welfare of the Mojojajar community.

The maritime industry, traditionally reliant on intuition and experience-based decision-making, is undergoing a transformation with the increasing adoption of digital marketing strategies. However, the epistemological foundations of this transition remain underexplored, particularly in the context of leadership and strategic decision-making. This research examines how maritime leaders, lecturers, and postgraduate students perceive and integrate data-driven marketing strategies into maritime business management. The study provides original value by addressing the gap in maritime leadership research regarding digital marketing epistemology. Unlike previous studies that primarily focus on technical adoption, this research critically analyzes the philosophical and cognitive frameworks influencing digital marketing decision-making. The primary objective is to explore the extent to which digital marketing decisions in maritime leadership are guided by empirical data rather than intuition. Using qualitative research and descriptive analysis, semi-structured interviews were conducted with maritime experts, lecturers, and postgraduate students. Data were analyzed thematically, categorizing responses into competency development, sustainability, and digital transformation barriers. Findings reveal that while data-driven strategies are acknowledged as valuable, traditional leadership models still dominate. Digital marketing adoption is constrained by limited expertise, regulatory challenges, and skepticism toward analytics. The study concludes that bridging this gap requires integrating epistemological inquiry into maritime education and fostering collaboration between industry and academia. Strengthening digital literacy among maritime leaders is essential for ensuring the sustainable and strategic use of digital marketing in the sector.

This study aims to analyze the impact of online gambling and drug abuse on the economy of the community in Beratkulon Village, Kemlagi District. The method used in this research involves socialization and discussions with local residents to gather data and information regarding the issues faced. The results indicate that online gambling and drug abuse not only lead to financial losses for individuals but also trigger family conflicts, accumulation of debt, and loss of community productivity. Furthermore, the lack of education about the dangers of drugs and weak supervision are contributing factors to the increasing cases of abuse. This research recommends the need for enhanced community awareness through more intensive educational and socialization programs, as well as strengthening the role of media in disseminating positive messages to prevent drug.

Turmeric and tamarind herbal medicineis a medicinal herb in liquid form that is made from turmeric (Curcuma domestica Val.), and tamarind fruit (Tamarindus indica L.) produced by the home industry. Jamu Gendong does not require a license to distribute, but the quality of herbal medicine must be so that it is safe for consumption. The purpose of this study was to determine the presence or absence of microbial contamination in the form of bacteria and molds/hamirs in the preparation of Jamu Gendong Kunyit Asam circulated in Harjosari I Village, Medan Amplas Subdistrict. The samples were taken from four locations: Jalan Garu II, Garu III, Garu IV, and Garu VI. The total plate count (PCA) test was carried out by dilution of stratified samples using Lactose Broth (LB) media, for bacterial tests 10 -1 to 10-5 dilutions, and for fungal tests 10-1 to 10-3 dilutions. The diluted samples were placed in medium and incubated at 45o±1o in an incubator. The bacterial total plate count was performed using Plate Count Agar (PCA) as the medium. It was incubated at 35-37oC for 24 h, and the mold/fungal test used Potato Dekstro Agar (PDA) as media and incubated at 20-25oC for 48 h. For comparison, we used packaging for herbal medicines purchased from supermarkets. Furthermore, the number of bacteria and fungi in the colon was observed and counted. The results showed fungal contamination in the home industry at Jamu Kunyit Asam. It was a sample collected from Garu II, a sample of 86×103. The samples had many colonists that exceeded the regularity set up in BPOM RI No. 32 of 2019 and SNI 19-2879-1992.

This research examines the potential of Epoxy-HGM-Carbon Fibre and Epoxy HGM Sical Woven Fibre composites as alternative materials for bulletproof vests. These two materials were chosen because they have similar ballistic protection capabilities to kevlar but with lighter weight and more economical cost. Using the finite element method, this study simulates the resistance of each composite to the penetration and impact energy of projectiles in accordance with the NIJ 0101.06 standard to protect users from ballistic threats. The simulation results show that the Epoxy-HGM-S Sisal Woven Fibre specimen at an optimum thickness of 30 mm as well as Epoxy-HGM-Carbon Fibre at a thickness of 18 to 30 mm are able to meet the penetration, Back Face Signature (BFS), and residual kinetic energy criteria that comply with the safe limits for users. This research makes an important contribution to the identification of alternative materials that not only improve user comfort and mobility, but also maintain ballistic protection effectiveness for military and security applications, especially for personnel who need protection against ballistic projectiles.

Organizational commitment in higher education institutions plays an important role in improving the quality of education. The demands and needs of society for the quality of education are aligned with organizational commitment. On the other hand, the merger of universities is also a strategic step in improving the quality of education. At this point, the merger of organizations can influence the work commitment of its employees, with various moderating factors. This study aims to describe how organizational commitment is, especially on post-merger period. By using 5 dimensions of organizational commitment, the differences in commitment in each group are tested quantitatively. Of the five dimensions of organizational commitment, namely: affective commitment, ongoing commitment (active), ongoing commitment (passive), normative commitment, and value commitment, there are significant differences in ongoing commitment (active) and values. The implication of this finding is that there is no common orientation towards career and shared values ​​after the merger.

Mengacu pada Keputusan Menteri Dalam Negeri Nomor 159 Tahun 2004 tentang Pedoman Organisasi Kelurahan, kelurahan terdiri dari lurah, sekretaris kelurahan dan seksi sebanyak-banyaknya empat seksi, serta jabatan fungsional.Berdasarkan Keputusan tersebut, salah satu seksinya adalah lembaga pemberdayaan masyarakat kelurahan (LPMK). Tim PKM Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Semarang berminat guna membantu pemerintah dalam hal ini adalah LPMK Kelurahan melalui edukasi kepada masyarakat mengenai tugas dan fungsi LPMK pada tatanan pemerintah terkecil di tingkat desa dan upaya peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat melalui pilihan usaha mandiri yang dapat dilakukan sebagai bentuk hasil kinerja LPMK sesuai dengan yang diharapkan, khususnya bagi warga kelurahan Tlogosari Kulon. Kegiatan PKM ini memiliki luaran berupa publikasi media massa (https://jateng.tribunnews.com/2023/11/02/sukseskan-program-kerja-lpmk-dosen-fakultas-ekonomi-usm-berikan-penyuluhan), publikasi jurnal pengabdian TEMATIK dan HKI berupa video yang sudah diupload di youtube (https://youtu.be/l5Bv_7x5ifU).

Mayoritas UMKM di Indonesia dijalankan oleh Perempuan. Untuk itu Perempuan Pengusaha memiliki potensi yang besar dalam meningkatkan perekonomian Indonesia. Salah satu tujuan yang ingin dicapai Pemerintah adalah memperkuat wanita pengusaha termasuk di wilayah jawa tengah pada skala micro,menengah maupun besar.
Agar tujuan dapat tercapai, maka dibutuhkan beberapa strategi dan kegiatan yang mendukung agar semua kendala ataupun masalah yang ditemui para pengusaha wanita dapat segera teratasi. Kendala yang sering ditemui adalah gagap tekhnologi yang dirasakan para pengusaha menghadapi perubahan tekhnologi yang teramat cepat.
Tim pengabdian kepada masyarakat Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Semarang telah melaksanakan kegiatan pada hari Selasa Tanggal 25 Juni 2024 dan telah memiliki luaran berupa publikasi jurnal pengabdian TEMATIK pada Universitas Semarang, publikasi media massa dan HAKI berupa video yang sudah diupload di youtube.

Anemia in pregnancy is a condition of pregnant women with hemoglobin (Hb) levels <11 mg/dL in the first and third trimesters while in the second trimester Hb levels <10.5 mg/dL and can be a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. One of the causes of anemia in pregnancy is chronic energy deficiency (CED). This study aims to analyze the relationship between chronic energy deficiency and anemia in the first trimester of pregnancy. This research method is observational analytic with a cross-sectional design. The number of samples was 91 respondents with a total sampling technique. The independent variable is chronic energy deficiency. The dependent variable is anemia in pregnant women. The instrument used was a maternal cohort register. Data analysis used the Spearman Rank statistical test. The results of the study were obtained from 91 respondents who experienced chronic energy deficiency as many as 12 people. Of these, 7 mothers (58.3%) experienced anemia and 5 mothers (41.7%) did not experience anemia. Based on the results of the Spearman Rank statistical test, a significance value of 0.000 was obtained, a correlation coefficient of 0.590 with a positive direction, which means that there is a significant relationship between chronic energy deficiency and the occurrence of anemia in the first trimester of pregnancy with a fairly close relationship and a positive relationship direction. It is hoped that women of childbearing age will pay more attention to nutritional intake in order to prevent the occurrence of chronic energy deficiency as a cause of anemia during pregnancy.

This study aims to determine the effect of price and trust on consumer satisfaction in J&T Express delivery services in Kediri City. This type of research is quantitative research. The data for this study were obtained through primary and secondary data. The population in this study were consumers of J&T Express in Kediri City. The sample in this study was 100 consumers with the sampling technique using accidental sampling. The analysis techniques used were validity testing, reliability testing, classical assumption testing, multiple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing. The results of the study showed that the partial t-test results of the price and trust variables influenced consumer satisfaction. The results of the simultaneous F-test showed that price and trust influenced consumer satisfaction.