The women's group empowerment program through innovative beadwork in Kedungkandang District, Malang City, aims to improve members' management, marketing, and skills in creating attractive products. The methods applied include socialization, training, product development, and business assistance. The main works include innovative products, e-commerce websites, and the formation of artisan cooperatives. This program demonstrates excellence in a holistic approach that integrates technical training, creativity, and digital marketing, successfully increasing production capacity and turnover by 100%. Significant impacts are seen in developing innovation, improving entrepreneurial skills, and contributing to women's economic empowerment. Although there are limitations in scale and potential independence in the online market, this program has proven effective in addressing economic empowerment issues and increasing entrepreneurial capacity.ABSTRAKProgram pemberdayaan kelompok wanita melalui karya manik inovasi di Kecamatan Kedungkandang, Kota Malang, bertujuan meningkatkan kemampuan manajemen, pemasaran, dan keterampilan anggota dalam menciptakan produk menarik. Metode yang diterapkan meliputi sosialisasi, pelatihan, pengembangan produk, dan pendampingan usaha. Karya utama meliputi produk inovatif, situs web e-commerce, dan pembentukan koperasi pengrajin. Program ini menunjukkan keunggulan dalam pendekatan holistik yang mengintegrasikan pelatihan teknis, kreativitas, dan pemasaran digital, berhasil meningkatkan kapasitas produksi dan omzet sebesar 100%. Dampak signifikan terlihat pada pengembangan inovasi, peningkatan keterampilan kewirausahaan, dan kontribusi terhadap pemberdayaan ekonomi perempuan. Meski terdapat keterbatasan skala dan potensi kemandirian pada pasar online, program ini terbukti efektif dalam menangani persoalan pemberdayaan ekonomi dan peningkatan kapasitas wirausaha.

This study examines the role of homeless people in the Indonesian Independence Revolution in Semarang City in the period 1945–1950. The main focus of the study includes the socio-economic background of the emergence of homeless people, their contribution in the physical struggle against the Japanese and Dutch troops, and their involvement in struggle organizations such as Laskar Kere and Laskar Jembel. Using historical research methods—including heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography—this study highlights how homeless people, despite being socially marginalized, actively participated as fighters and spies in the struggle for independence. The study also reveals the passive side of some homeless people who remained mired in poverty and were not involved in the revolution. The findings show that homeless people have a complex role, both as active actors in the revolution and as symbols of the social impact of war and colonialism. This study enriches the understanding of urban social dynamics in the history of the nation's struggle.

Mutu pendidikan di Indonesia masih tergolong rendah, baik pada jenjang pendidikan formal maupun informal. Kondisi ini berdampak serius terhadap rendahnya kualitas sumber daya manusia yang dihasilkan, sehingga belum mampu menjawab kebutuhan pembangunan nasional di berbagai sektor. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan dan menganalisis permasalahan rendahnya mutu layanan pendidikan serta strategi yang dapat diterapkan untuk meningkatkan kualitasnya melalui pendekatan berbasis sumber daya manusia unggulan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode fenomenologi untuk menggali secara mendalam pengalaman dan pandangan para pelaku pendidikan. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini terdiri atas dua kategori, yaitu: (1) Data primer yang diperoleh langsung dari wawancara mendalam dengan informan yang relevan; dan (2) Data sekunder yang diperoleh dari dokumen, literatur, dan data pendukung lainnya. Peneliti berperan sebagai instrumen utama dalam proses pengumpulan data, yang dilengkapi dengan berbagai teknik seperti observasi, dokumentasi, dan studi pustaka untuk memperoleh data yang valid dan mendalam. Diharapkan hasil penelitian ini dapat memberikan kontribusi terhadap pengembangan kebijakan pendidikan dan strategi peningkatan mutu layanan pendidikan di Indonesia.

This study aims to examine the implementation of innovative learning strategies in improving the literacy skills of first-grade elementary school students in the subject of Indonesian language. Early literacy serves as a crucial foundation for students’ academic development; however, many lower-grade students have not yet reached the minimum standards in reading and writing. To address this challenge, innovative learning strategies such as shared reading, storytelling, the use of visual and digital media, as well as contextual and simple project-based approaches were employed. This research utilized a Classroom Action Research (CAR) method over two cycles, involving 20 first-grade students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and literacy skill assessments. The findings showed a significant improvement in students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities. The learning process became more enjoyable, participatory, and suited to the cognitive developmental stage of young children. In addition, students' motivation and confidence in using language also increased. The teacher’s role as a facilitator and instructional designer was essential in ensuring the success of these strategies. Therefore, innovative learning strategies have proven effective in enhancing the literacy skills of first-grade students and are recommended for broader implementation.

Merjosari Village, Lowokwaru District, Malang City, some residents in RW 06 run a home industry producing lontong, contributing to economic growth and employment. However, this industry's growth impacts the environment, especially the accumulation of banana leaf waste from lontong wrappers. This waste is often dumped on the riverbank, resulting in a decline in environmental quality and pollution, while waste management officers cannot handle the increasing volume of waste. The remaining leaves are generally thrown away, potentially creating environmental problems if not appropriately managed, including the risk of flooding. Although often considered waste, banana leaves have the potential to be useful compost material. Proper processing of banana leaves can be an effective organic fertilizer, reduce waste volume, and utilize resources sustainably. However, the high cellulose in banana leaves can slow decomposition if not appropriately handled. Another obstacle is the lack of knowledge and access to efficient technology for processing banana leaves into compost. Environmental factors such as humidity and temperature also affect the quality of compost. Therefore, making banana leaf compost with rice husk biochar can be an effective solution that benefits the community and the environment. Training in making banana leaf compost with the addition of rice husk biochar effectively increases community capacity, reduces organic waste, and opens up new economic opportunities through environmentally friendly waste management.ABSTRAKDesa Mejosari di Kelurahan Merjosari, Kecamatan Lowokwaru, Kota Malang, sebagian warganya di wilayah RW 06 menjalankan industri rumah tangga yang memproduksi lontong, yang berkontribusi pada peningkatan ekonomi dan lapangan kerja. Namun, pertumbuhan industri tersebut berdampak pada lingkungan, khususnya penumpukan limbah daun pisang dari pembungkus lontong. Limbah ini sering dibuang di tepi sungai, yang mengakibatkan penurunan kualitas lingkungan dan pencemaran, termasuk risiko bencana seperti banjir. Meski sering dianggap limbah, daun pisang memiliki potensi sebagai bahan kompos yang berguna. Pengolahan yang tepat, daun pisang dapat menjadi pupuk organik yang efektif, mengurangi volume limbah, dan memanfaatkan sumber daya secara berkelanjutan. Namun, tinggi selulosa dalam daun pisang dapat memperlambat proses dekomposisi jika tidak ditangani dengan baik. Kendala lain adalah kurangnya pengetahuan dan akses terhadap teknologi yang efisien untuk pengolahan daun pisang menjadi kompos. Oleh karena itu, penerapan metode pembuatan kompos daun pisang dengan biochar sekam padi bisa menjadi solusi yang efektif, memberikan manfaat bagi masyarakat dan lingkungan. Pelatihan pembuatan kompos daun pisang dengan tambahan biochar sekam padi, efektif dalam menekan limbah organik, sekaligus membuka peluang ekonomi baru melalui pengelolaan sampah yang ramah lingkungan.

As one of the cardiovascular diseases, heart failure is a condition in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood adequately to deliver oxygen throughout the body's tissues. According to a WHO survey in 2016, non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular problems accounted for 38 million out of 56 million total global deaths. Of these, 17.5 million deaths were specifically caused by circulatory system disorders. In Indonesia, heart failure ranks as a leading cause of mortality. Based on the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data, the prevalence rate of heart disease in the country reached 1.5%. Hypertension has been identified as one of the main risk factors that can trigger heart failure. This study aims to analyze the correlation between the profiles of heart failure patients and the effectiveness of combination antihypertensive therapies involving Beta Blocker–ACEI, Beta Blocker–ARB, and Beta Blocker–Diuretic in patients hospitalized at Dr. Loekmono Hadi Regional Hospital, Kudus. The study employed an observational analytic method with a cross-sectional approach using patient medical records. The data were collected from Dr. Loekmono Hadi Regional Hospital, Kudus. The sample population included heart failure patients who received combination antihypertensive therapy (Beta Blocker–ACEI, Beta Blocker–ARB, or Beta Blocker–Diuretic) during their inpatient care in 2024. The sampling technique used was total sampling, with 77 patients meeting the established inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis was performed using univariate and bivariate methods supported by the Chi-Square test. The most commonly used combination therapy was Beta Blocker + Diuretic, administered to 36 patients (46.8%). The average blood pressure of heart failure patients before therapy was 143.81/83.05 mmHg, and after therapy, it was 126.10/76.23 mmHg. Most patients (69 patients or 89.6%) achieved normal blood pressure levels (<140/90 mmHg) post-therapy. Chi-Square analysis indicated a significant correlation between age (p=0.04) and therapy effectiveness. In contrast, no significant association was found between gender (p=1.000) or the type of combination therapy used (p=0.895) and therapeutic outcomes.

Nipah Panjang Village in Kubu Raya Regency, Indonesia, has diverse mangrove forest vegetation. Meanwhile, the mangrove forest in Nipah Panjang Village has the potential threat of deforestation, so it is necessary to develop a management strategy. A mangrove management directive can be compiled with mangrove biophysical data and the social conditions of the surrounding community. Therefore, this study aims to examine the distribution of mangrove forest areas and their utilization by the community in Nipah Panjang Village. The method used in this study was GIS analysis to determine the distribution of mangrove forest areas. In this study, observations and interviews were carried out to determine the use of mangrove forests. The study results show that from 2013 through 2018, there was around 3.12 Ha of deforestation. Deforestation that occurred was much lower than the previous year. It was due to the implementation of a devolution policy that granted village forest permits in Nipah Panjang Village. Currently, the forms of utilization of mangrove forests in Nipah Panjang Village are the farming (apiculture)  of kelulut honey, forest honey farming, and crab farming with the concept of silvofishery and the development of ecotourism. This form of utilization needs to be maximized so that the community's welfare increases, ultimately maintaining the mangrove forest.

This study was conducted under the title “Development of Indonesian Language Learning Media Based on Animated Videos for Grade VII MTs Swasta Darul Ulum Budi Agung Descriptive Text Material,” which was motivated by low student motivation and understanding of descriptive text lessons. This situation occurred because attractive and interactive learning media were rarely used, causing students to tend to be passive in the learning process. The research methodology employed the Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE development model, which includes Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The research population consisted of students at Darul Ulum Budi Agung Private Islamic Junior High School, with a sample size of 30 students in the experimental group and 30 students in the control group. Data collection was conducted using interviews, tests, and questionnaires. Validation was provided by experts in the fields of content, media, and language. This study shows that the use of educational media in the form of animated videos falls under the category of highly suitable for use, both in terms of content and presentation. This media is capable of enhancing students' learning motivation, clarifying their understanding of descriptive text concepts, and creating a more engaging and interactive learning environment. In other words, the use of animated videos can serve as an innovative solution as a learning medium for Indonesian language, particularly descriptive text material, to improve the quality of education at MTs Swasta Darul Ulum Budi Agung.

The Soerakarta Walking Tour (SWT) is an innovative urban tourism initiative that integrates cultural preservation, environmental sustainability, and inclusivity. This study examines how SWT's promotes green tourism through a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with participants. The quantitative findings reveal high levels of participant satisfaction, including understanding green tourism principles and satisfaction with cultural storytelling. Qualitative data complement these results, highlighting participants’ appreciation for Muslim-friendly facilities, opportunities for cultural learning, and the promotion of local economic and environmental sustainability. The study applies the frameworks of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) and Social Marketing to analyze how SWT delivers consistent and engaging messages while fostering behavioral change. The findings show that SWT successfully inspires participants to adopt sustainable practices, though some variability in the visibility of green tourism principles suggests room for improvement.

Taxes are the primary source of state revenue, and the Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) is one of the regional taxes that contributes significantly to Regional Original Revenue (PAD). However, taxpayer compliance in the city of Medan remains suboptimal. This study aims to analyze the effect of awareness and education level on taxpayer compliance in paying motor vehicle taxes in Medan. The research method uses a quantitative approach with a survey technique involving 75 taxpayers. Data analysis includes validity and reliability tests, normality, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results show that both awareness and education level have a significant partial effect on taxpayer compliance, supported by significance values less than 0.05. Simultaneously, the two variables also have a significant influence, with an R Square value of 0.471. This means that 47.1% of the variation in taxpayer compliance is explained by awareness and education level. These findings indicate that improving taxpayer awareness and education is a crucial factor in increasing compliance with motor vehicle tax payments in Medan.