The Village Fund Cash Assistance Program (BLT-DD) is a government effort to provide support to rural communities affected by the economic crisis, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Sidomukti Village, the implementation of BLT-DD has been running well, but there are still obstacles in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in the beneficiary selection process. This research aims to design and build a website-based Decision Support System (SPK) using the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method that can improve the effectiveness and accuracy of determining prospective BLT-DD recipients. Data collection methods include interviews and document studies, and use a quantitative descriptive approach to analyze data. The results showed that the implementation of a web-based system can speed up the selection process, reduce the potential for errors, and increase the transparency of information to the community, so that it can help village officials in managing social assistance more effectively, ensuring that assistance is right on target, and increasing community satisfaction with the BLT-DD program.

Early marriage and pregnancy outside of marriage among adolescents have become increasingly complex and pressing social problems in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the factors that drive early marriage and out-of-wedlock pregnancy among adolescents and understand the social impacts on the individuals involved, their families and communities. This study aims to identify and analyze the main causal factors of early marriage and pregnancy outside marriage among adolescents in Indonesia and explore their social impacts. Using a qualitative approach, data was collected through news analysis, journals and relevant literature studies. The results showed that some of the main causal factors of this phenomenon include a lack of sexual education, the influence of social and cultural norms, the role of social media, and family economic factors.  In addition, this phenomenon has the potential to hamper education and worsen the economic condition of families, thus risking adding to the social burden of society in the long run. This study recommends increased reproductive health education, social media monitoring, active roles of parents and communities in providing adolescents with a correct understanding of the risks and consequences of early marriage and out-of-wedlock pregnancy, and stricter policies on underage marriage as a prevention effort.

This research aims to develop a Task Management Application to assist lecturers in managing and monitoring student assignments. Currently, communication and coordination for assignments are conducted through platforms like WhatsApp, Google Meet, and Google Classroom, leading to challenges in task monitoring, execution, file storage, communication, and task management. These issues include ineffective group chats and a lack of information on ongoing or upcoming tasks. Using the Waterfall model methodology, the research focuses on creating an application that addresses these problems by providing task monitoring, a forum for student-lecturer communication, file storage, and a time schedule feature for project completion. The application is designed to facilitate better task management and improve the learning process for both lecturers and students.

This study explores parents’ perspectives on the role of communication in young children’s gadget usage. With the increasing prevalence of technology and gadgets among children, it is crucial to understand how parents implement communication strategies to guide gadget usage and mitigate its negative impacts. This research adopts a qualitative approach using simple interview methods involving parents of young children. Data were analyzed descriptively to understand parents’ experiences and views on the communication strategies they apply. The findings reveal that parents employ various methods, such as setting time limits and providing simple explanations to their children, although they often face challenges in implementation. This study highlights the importance of consistent and open communication between parents and children in fostering more mindful gadget usage habits

Early marriage and pregnancy outside of marriage among adolescents have become increasingly complex and pressing social problems in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the factors that drive early marriage and out-of-wedlock pregnancy among adolescents and understand the social impacts on the individuals involved, their families and communities. This study aims to identify and analyze the main causal factors of early marriage and pregnancy outside marriage among adolescents in Indonesia and explore their social impacts. Using a qualitative approach, data was collected through news analysis, journals and relevant literature studies. The results showed that some of the main causal factors of this phenomenon include a lack of sexual education, the influence of social and cultural norms, the role of social media, and family economic factors.  In addition, this phenomenon has the potential to hamper education and worsen the economic condition of families, thus risking adding to the social burden of society in the long run. This study recommends increased reproductive health education, social media monitoring, active roles of parents and communities in providing adolescents with a correct understanding of the risks and consequences of early marriage and out-of-wedlock pregnancy, and stricter policies on underage marriage as a prevention effort.

This study explores the understanding and practice of political communication among Generation Z activists ahead of the 2024 regional election in Palembang using a qualitative approach. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews with Generation Z activists and relevant literature analysis. The theory of symbolic interactionism is used to understand how political understanding is formed through communication and social interaction within the context of local politics. Generation Z activists in Palembang play a crucial role in disseminating political information, particularly to young voters, through community discussions and social media. The findings show that activists actively engage in various forms of political activities such as discussions, policy advocacy campaigns, and election monitoring to ensure a transparent and fair electoral process. Social media serves as their primary platform for spreading relevant political information and raising public awareness. However, activists also face challenges related to misinformation and disinformation on social media, which can negatively influence public opinion. Through social interactions within communities and organizations, these activists construct collective meanings regarding social and political issues that are highly relevant to their lives. In conclusion, the involvement of Generation Z activists in Palembang’s 2024 regional election reflects their commitment to political and social change. Therefore, strengthening social media literacy, improving political education, and ensuring more transparent election monitoring are essential to empower young generations to continue acting as agents of change for societal progress. These activists play a critical role in supporting democratic sustainability and social advancement. 

Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik (UMG) uses two main information systems to support academic and learning processes, namely the Academic Information System (SIAKAD) and the Online Learning System (SPADA). These two systems have not been integrated, causing inefficiencies in managing academic data such as attendance, assessment, and management of learning materials. This research aims to design integration between SIAKAD and SPADA using Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) method with bottom-up approach. The OOAD method was chosen because of its ability to model the system in a structured and object-oriented manner without changing the main structure of the system that is already running, through the Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagram. The results showed that the integration of the two systems can improve the efficiency of academic data management, reduce the risk of data errors, and facilitate the administration and learning process for lecturers, students, and administrative staff. In addition, this integration is expected to reduce duplicate processes and facilitate users by providing a centralized system.

The Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach has been implemented in various developed countries to reduce the gap between education and the needs of the world of work. SKPI (Surat Keterangan Pendamping Ijazah) is an important supporting document that provides additional information regarding graduates' abilities and achievements. However, many universities still use a manual system based on Microsoft Excel, which is prone to data duplication and less efficient. This research develops a web-based SKPI information system using the Laravel 11 framework with a waterfall SDLC approach. The system includes stages of analysis, design, coding, testing, and maintenance and is equipped with security features such as data encryption to protect student information. It can manage and print descriptions of achievements, organizational activities, seminars, training, and student learning outcomes. Testing was conducted using black-box testing and user testing methods, showing that the system functions optimally and meets the needs. User feedback shows the system is efficient in supporting SKPI management

Digitalization of public services is being implemented across Indonesian government agencies, including village governments. This study aims to describe the forms of public service digitization and the factors influencing its implementation in village governments. Using a qualitative literature study method, secondary data from research journal articles were analyzed through data selection, organization, interpretation, and conclusion. The findings reveal that village government digitization involves websites and applications. Key influencing factors include E-Government implementation, conventional management, disorganized administration, service improvement, government policies, and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik (UMG) uses two main information systems to support academic and learning processes, namely the Academic Information System (SIAKAD) and the Online Learning System (SPADA). These two systems have not been integrated, causing inefficiencies in managing academic data such as attendance, assessment, and management of learning materials. This research aims to design integration between SIAKAD and SPADA using Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) method with bottom-up approach. The OOAD method was chosen because of its ability to model the system in a structured and object-oriented manner without changing the main structure of the system that is already running, through the Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagram. The results showed that the integration of the two systems can improve the efficiency of academic data management, reduce the risk of data errors, and facilitate the administration and learning process for lecturers, students, and administrative staff. In addition, this integration is expected to reduce duplicate processes and facilitate users by providing a centralized system.