This study examines bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Japan which is realized through The Japan Foundation program, with an emphasis on cultural diplomacy as a soft power approach. Using descriptive methods and qualitative analysis of secondary data, this study reviews the contribution of The Japan Foundation in strengthening the relationship between the two countries in the cultural, educational, and economic sectors. The findings suggest that activities such as Japanese language learning, cultural festivals, and art exchanges play an important role in building cross-cultural understanding. Activities such as Ennichisai in Jakarta, cultural collaboration between Yogyakarta and Kyoto, and community empowerment initiatives in Bandung are proof of the success of this approach. Despite the disparity in cultural influence, Japanese cultural diplomacy has proven to be able to create a harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship for both parties.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) show greater flexibility in adapting to market changes compared to large companies. They have the resilience to survive in challenging economic conditions, such as the global economic crisis or pandemic. One of the MSMEs in Indonesia, Dimsum Haochi Bites, shows strong potential in the local culinary market due to its distinctive taste and high-quality raw materials. However, its growth has been hampered by a lack of developed brand identity and limited digital marketing efforts. This community service activity aims to overcome these challenges by assisting Haochi Bites in creating a strong brand identity and expanding its digital marketing presence. The program begins with a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to identify internal and external factors that affect business performance. Furthermore, customized business support is provided, which results in the development of a new business logo and an improved digital marketing strategy through social media. In addition, the team facilitated product innovation by introducing new topping and sauce variants. The results of this community service activity increase the competitiveness of Haochi Bites and increase its market potential in the culinary sector in Tangerang.

This research aims to analyze the use of the right of inquiry by the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) in Indonesia's state governance, particularly in overseeing infrastructure development in Sleman Regency. The urgency of this research lies in the need to strengthen the supervisory function of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) to ensure the effectiveness and transparency of regional development. The novelty of this research focuses on optimizing the role of the DPRD through a normative juridical approach and an in-depth analysis of the implementation of oversight functions involving the right of inquiry. This research uses a normative juridical method by examining legislation, literature, and empirical data related to the implementation of the DPRD's supervisory function. The research results show that the DPRD's oversight of infrastructure development in Sleman Regency has been effective, supported by adequate regulations, the commitment of DPRD members, as well as budgetary support, and the enhancement of human resource capacity through training. In addition, the harmonious relationship between the DPRD and the executive, as well as community participation, also strengthens the oversight. This research concludes that the optimization of the DPRD's supervisory function can be achieved through preventive and repressive oversight, both directly and indirectly, as well as across sectors. With effective oversight, it is hoped that development in Sleman Regency can proceed more transparently, accountably, and in accordance with the needs of the community without deviations that harm the state.




Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penggunaan hak angket Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah (DPRD) dalam tata kelola negara Indonesia, khususnya dalam pengawasan pembangunan infrastruktur di Kabupaten Sleman. Urgensi penelitian ini terletak pada perlunya memperkuat fungsi pengawasan DPRD untuk memastikan efektivitas dan transparansi pembangunan daerah. Kebaruan penelitian ini terfokus pada optimalisasi peran DPRD melalui pendekatan yuridis normatif dan analisis mendalam terhadap implementasi fungsi pengawasan yang melibatkan hak angket. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode yuridis normatif dengan menelaah peraturan perundang-undangan, literatur, dan data empiris terkait pelaksanaan fungsi pengawasan DPRD. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengawasan DPRD terhadap pembangunan infrastruktur di Kabupaten Sleman telah berjalan baik, didukung oleh regulasi yang memadai, komitmen anggota DPRD, serta dukungan anggaran dan peningkatan kapasitas sumber daya manusia melalui pelatihan. Selain itu, hubungan harmonis antara DPRD dan eksekutif serta partisipasi masyarakat turut memperkuat pengawasan.Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa optimalisasi fungsi pengawasan DPRD dapat dicapai melalui pengawasan preventif dan represif, baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung, serta lintas sektor. Dengan pengawasan yang efektif, diharapkan pembangunan di Kabupaten Sleman dapat berjalan lebih transparan, akuntabel, dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan masyarakat tanpa penyimpangan yang merugikan negara.

Introduction: The Covid-19 pandemic caused educational institutions to temporarily suspend face-to-face classes. This led university lecturers to immediately shift to work from home mode in teaching students and collaborating with colleagues which made them adjust their work routine into online mode. Since this phenomenon entailed unique experiences based on the context of lecturer and students, this study aims to know the role of media and information communication technologies on the work from home experiences of a university lecturer during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Methods: A case study of a university lecturer was conducted through a written interview. Questions that solicit information on feelings about working from home, descriptions of the tasks needed to do in a usual day of a lecturer working online, and challenges encountered in teaching during the pandemic. Codes, categories and themes were generated in the data analysis.

Findings: Results reveal that home was perceived as a comfort zone for the university lecturer during the time of pandemic. The use of social media, email, and video conferencing platforms were based on three aspects: (1) the intention for communication; (2) the importance of materials involved, and (3) the assessment of fitness to work context.

Originality: This project provides understanding of lived experiences of a university lecturer during the Covid-19 pandemic and how technology plays a role in teaching and learning based on the context of their uses. The piece can be used as a scaffolding of future studies that intends to look at emerging relationships between humans and technology.

This research aims to analyze the relationship of diyat with the application of the death penalty and diyat as a substitute for the death penalty in Indonesia. The death penalty in Indonesia is regulated in criminal law legislation in general (lex generali) or called the Criminal Code (KUHP), as well as in several criminal laws outside the Criminal Code or special criminal laws (lex specialis). This research method uses normative juridical research with a legislative approach and comparative law. The results of the study explain that the existence of the death penalty is not necessarily approved by all groups of people in Indonesia. There are those who think that the death penalty is contrary to the existing constitution. In fact, for the first time, the issue of the death penalty was submitted before the Constitutional Court (MK), because it was considered contrary to the 1945 Constitution, namely contrary to the right to life guaranteed under Article 28I paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution. This is as stated in the judicial review of the death penalty carried out against several death row inmates who committed narcotics offenses based on Law No. 22 of 1997 concerning Narcotics. In Indonesia, the majority of its citizens are Muslims. Countries where the majority of people are Muslims obey Islamic law as part of their legal system, where all behavior from all aspects of human endeavor and law becomes the subject of Islamic law, namely Sharia. Thus it becomes clear that the Indonesian people, the majority of whose population is Muslim, deserve to know more about the Islamic legal system including its criminal law.


Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganlisis relasi diyat dengan penerapan hukuman mati dan diyat t sebagai pengganti hukuman mati di Indonesia. Hukuman mati di Indonesia diatur dalam peraturan perundangan-undangan hukum pidana secara umum (lex generali) atau yang disebut Kitab Undang Hukum Pidana (KUHP), maupun dibeberapa peraturan perundangundangan pidana di luar KUHP atau peraturan perundang-undangan pidana secara khusus (lex specialis). Metode penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian yuridis normative dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan dan perbandingan hukum. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan Eksistensi hukuman mati tersebut tidak serta merta disetujui oleh seluruh kelompok masyarakat di Indonesia. Ada yang beranggapan bahwa hukuman mati bertentangan dengan konstitusi yang ada. Bahkan, untuk pertama kalinya permasalahan hukuman mati diajukan di hadapan Mahkamah Konstitusi (MK), karena dianggap bertentangan dengan Undang-Undang Dasar 1945, yaitu bertentangan dengan hak hidup yang dijamin berdasarkan Pasal 28I ayat (1) UUD 1945. Hal ini seperti tertera dalam Uji materil (judicial review) hukuman mati tersebut dilakukan terhadap beberapa terpidana mati yang melakukan tindak pidana narkotika berdasarkan Undang-Undang No. 22 Tahun 1997 Tentang Narkotika. Indonesia mayoritas warga negaranya adalah pemeluk agama Islam. Negara-negara yang mayoritas masyarakatnya beragama Islam mentaati hukum Islam sebagai dari sistem hukum mereka, dimana seluruh perikelakuan dari seluruh aspek usaha manusia dan hukum menjadi subjek hukum Islam, yaitu Syariah. Dengan demikian menjadi jelaslah bahwa bangsa Indonesia yang mayoritas penduduknya beragama Islam, pantas mengenal lebih jauh tentang sistem hukum Islam termasuk hukum pidananya.

Dengue fever is still one of the main health problems that threaten people in Indonesia, including Jambi City. Tahtul Yaman neighbourhood, Jambi Province is one of the residential areas that has dengue fever data. In general, most residents use water tanks, the environment looks less clean, and there are still puddles and water reservoirs in the homes of some residents. This activity aims to provide knowledge and understanding to the community about dengue fever and its mitigation strategies, with an emphasis on prevention through vector control, especially the Aedes aegypti mosquito. This counselling will be focused on the Tahtul Yaman Village community. The method used was lecture method and interactive discussion using powerpoint, posters and leaflets on DHF and 3M Plus. After the education, there was an increase in knowledge reaching 89.25%. It is suggested that prevention efforts should focus on controlling the larval population and minimising mosquito breeding sites. Mosquito eradication programmes such as 3M Plus need to be carried out routinely and involve the active participation of the entire community. Effective dengue prevention will create a healthier and safer environment for the community.

Community service activities (PKM) are an integral part of the Tri Dharma, namely Teaching, Research and Community Service. This PKM activity is carried out by Lecturers routinely every semester which aims to contribute to the community in the application of knowledge needed to face very dynamic developments and changes in all aspects of life. The synergy and collaboration of academics and the community are expected to have a positive impact on both society and the University. Community service activities are inseparable from the other Two Dharmas, and involve all Academics, namely lecturers, students, education staff and alumni. Through PKM, the academic community can be present in the midst of society in order to help with various problems faced by the community. The community service activity (PKM) carried out in the even semester of the 2023/2024 academic year was the installation of a hole guard rail (Hole Guard Rail) for inspection or inspection of the lower part of the Test Vehicle which is often referred to as the Undercarriage of Vehicles. The motor vehicle test hole or tunnel is one of the facilities at the Motor Vehicle Testing UPT (PKB). The purpose of installing this Safety Rail is to implement Safety First, namely preventing cars or test vehicles from falling into holes or test tunnels and ensuring that services to the public using the service can run smoothly as expected. The construction of this Safety Rail uses two types of UNP profile steel (U channel), namely U channel 100 and 50. U channel 100 is for the safety rail or barrier while channel 50 is for the support pole or support for the Safety Rail. This steel construction is glued or tied with an Electric arc welding system (SMAW). The total cost of this construction is borne by the Head of UPT PKB, Maros Regency.

This study aims to examine the influence of sexual stigma on suicidal ideation in early adult lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals aged 18-29 in Indonesia. Suicidal ideation is a global mental health issue frequently experienced by LGBT individuals due to discrimination and stigma. The study employed a quantitative survey design, involving 120 LGBT early adult participants selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included an adapted version of the Sexual Stigma Scale to measure sexual stigma and the Adult Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (ASIQ) to measure suicidal ideation. Data analysis utilized linear regression to assess the influence of sexual stigma on suicidal ideation. The results revealed a significant positive relationship between sexual stigma and suicidal ideation, with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.414 (moderate category) and a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.01). Sexual stigma contributed 17.1% to suicidal ideation, indicating a significant influence while acknowledging the presence of other influencing factors. These findings emphasize that higher sexual stigma is associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation in LGBT individuals..
 
 

The discipline of children, which is not yet well implemented in the school environment, is very important in shaping a good character in children. The purpose of this study is to determine the importance of the teacher's role in developing the character of discipline in children through habituation in the school environment consistently. There are 36 children that we observed at Damhil Kindergarten, who show a focus on discipline. This research uses a descriptive quantitative method, where data is collected based on what happens in the field, specifically through observation. The results of this study indicate that there are children who have not fully met several indicators of discipline. This can be addressed by the teacher creating a positive environment without discriminating against any children at school.

With technological innovation in the financial sector (Fintech), the development of digital technology has brought great changes to the financial industry. However, behind these advantages, there are challenges that need to be overcome, one of which is data security and user privacy which is a major issue that must be faced by the financial industry. This study aims to see how regulations help the digital transformation of Indonesia's financial industry (fintech). This study is a qualitative research, in accordance with the object of study, this type of research falls into the category of library research.Regulation of the financial technology (fintech) sector is borne by many parties, including the government, non-governmental organisations, and industry players. In Indonesia, institutions such as the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) and Bank Indonesia (BI) are responsible for shaping fintech policies and regulations.Regulations serve as a strong foundation to drive digital transformation in the financial industry. Flexible and inventive regulations protect consumers and encourage profitable investments for industry players. A clear legal framework allows financial institutions to innovate and produce financial goods and services that better suit the needs of society.