Crime generates insecurities, which limit tourism in several ways: reduced tourist destination appeal, increased perceptions of the risk of being victimized as a tourist, harm to destination image, increased transaction costs, and reduced institutional quality. This study employed a panel data approach to investigate the impact of criminal acts on tourist arrivals in 35 Central Javanese districts/cities from 2020 to 2024. Control variables included tourist attractions, accommodation, restaurants, vehicles, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings revealed a significant negative relationship between criminal cases and tourist visits, underscoring security's crucial role. Conversely, tourist attractions, accommodation, and restaurants positively affected arrivals. As expected, the COVID-19 pandemic negatively influenced tourism. Notably, the study found no significant impact from the prevalence of violence against children and women or the ratio of vehicles. Comparative analysis (between tourism-based and non-tourism-based regions) shows that crime consistently deters and attractions consistently promote tourism in all areas. Still, accommodation positively impacts tourism-based economies, while restaurants promote tourism in both regions. These results highlight the necessity of enhancing security measures at tourist destinations, fostering the development of sustainable attractions, and ensuring adequate supporting infrastructure to stimulate tourism sector growth in Central Java.

The phenomenon of non-communicable diseases not only affects adults but is also beginning to threaten the adolescent age group. Research shows that adolescents often do not realize that behaviors they consider normal, such as consuming sugary drinks, spending hours in front of screens, and lack of exercise, significantly contribute to the risk of NCDs later in life. This community service activity will be conducted using methods including a pre-test, lecture, group discussion, and post-test. Before the activity begins, a pre-test will be administered to the participants to assess their initial knowledge about preventing non-communicable diseases in adolescents. Following that, the lecture method will be used to educate the adolescents about the prevention of non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cholesterol, as well as their risk factors. After the lecture, a group discussion and Q&A session between the presenter and the participants will be conducted. A post-test will be administered again one week later to assess the effectiveness of the education. A significant result of this activity is the increase in students' knowledge regarding the prevention of NCDs.