The non-cash food assistance (BPNT) policy has been implemented in Indonesia to improve the distribution and utilization of social assistance, with the goal of strengthening household food security, increasing access to quality food, and supporting the local economic circulation. Although this policy has great potential, its implementation in urban areas, including in Lampung Province, faces significant challenges, such as limited infrastructure, gaps in digital service accessibility, logistical constraints, and low digital literacy among beneficiaries. Additionally, food price instability and a lack of distribution oversight pose obstacles to the success of this policy. This study aims to evaluate the challenges in implementing BPNT in Lampung Province and analyze its impact on food security. The results show that strengthening digital literacy, developing technological infrastructure, and cross-sector collaboration are key to improving policy effectiveness. Continuous evaluation and a holistic approach integrating social, economic, and technological factors are necessary to achieve long-term success in supporting food security for the poor in urban areas.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate how the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program is implemented in Higher Education. The learning process in Indonesia is currently no longer limited to the classroom or formal academic environment. The acquisition of knowledge and skills obtained for the community can be through work experience, training, and non-formal activities. The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program is designed to recognize and validate knowledge and skills obtained outside of formal education, by providing academic credits equivalent to the results of learning in the classroom. RPL serves as an important bridge for students to utilize their experiences and accelerate the completion of studies in higher education. This research method is descriptive-quantitative with 73 students as research subjects. The results showed that this RPL program received a positive response and became the choice of students in continuing their studies. Regarding the stages of the RPL program learning activities, 66.7% of newly registered students strongly agreed and 33.3% agreed that the learning activities encouraged students' curiosity because the material studied was linear with their field of work. Regarding the benefits of the RPL program, 84.2% of RPL students strongly agreed and 15.8% agreed that during the RPL program they gained a lot of new experiences and knowledge that could be implemented in their work. This RPL program contributes to workers to gain access to education, improve competency, obtain a bachelor's degree and support career plans. Thus, the implementation of RPL must be guaranteed in quality so that graduates have standardized graduate achievement quality

This study addresses the issue of disaster vulnerability in Demak Regency, an area highly exposedto tidal flooding, coastal erosion, and extreme weather. The objective of the research is toformulate a community participation-based disaster education model that strengthenspreparedness and resilience at the local level. Theoretically, the study draws on disaster riskreduction frameworks emphasizing community empowerment, participatory education, andintegration of local wisdom. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitativeZ-score analysis of disaster data from 2020–2022 with qualitative thematic analysis using NVivoto assess literature, policy documents, and community practices. The results reveal that disasterhazards in Demak are spatially varied: Sayung District is categorized as high-hazard, Guntur asmedium, while twelve other sub-districts fall into the low category. These findings highlight thenecessity of contextualized disaster education tailored to specific local hazards. The proposedmodel integrates schools, communities, and cultural traditions to enhance disaster literacy, fostersocial cohesion, and improve adaptive capacity. The conclusion emphasizes that a participatory,location-specific education framework is more effective than uniform approaches and can bereplicated in other disaster-prone regions. The novelty of this study lies in combining empiricalhazard mapping with community participation principles to design a disaster education modelthat is both data-driven and socially embedded, thereby bridging gaps between statistical riskassessment and local educational practice.

This study aims to uncover the role and repositioning of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in North Sumatra in the post-New Order era. Specifically, this study aims to uncover how NGOs reposition themselves towards the state/government, the market, and civil society—three major entities widely recognized in Public Administration studies. This is crucial considering that NGOs—as one of the important democratic actors in community empowerment and democratization in Indonesia—are situated within a constantly changing national socio-political landscape, as well as a global context that increasingly emphasizes the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration. This study—taking into account the issues and areas discussed—focuses on three institutions: KSPPM, BITRA Indonesia, and PESADA. Using a qualitative-descriptive method, this study concludes several things: first, during the Reformation era, NGOs have repositioned themselves, no longer as opposition to the government, but as "critical partners"; second, despite the increasingly open political system, NGOs have not succeeded in building effective political relationships; third, along with the collapse of the New Order as their "common enemy," NGOs tend to experience fragmentation and sectarianism in the Reformation era; Fourth, in the Reformation era, NGOs in North Sumatra began to open up spaces for dialogue, negotiation, and technology, and actively encouraged the communities they supported to enter public spaces and positions; Fifth, NGOs in North Sumatra did not abandon "traditional" issues, but now tended to expand their issues and areas of concern; Sixth, the three institutions (KSPPM, BITRA, and PESADA) demonstrated greater program and financial capacity, although they still depended on funding institutions; Seventh, NGOs in North Sumatra tended to remain skeptical, even closed, in collaborating with private companies; Eighth, in the Reformation era, NGOs in North Sumatra increasingly took a side on gender issues, although in this regard there was—and were influenced by—active encouragement from their donors; which is no less important. The novelty of this research found a number of achievements that have been made by the three institutions, which make them worthy of public appreciation and trust to date.

This Phenomenon provides opportunities to utilize the internet and social media in various business sectors, including marketing activities that are usually carried out in the tourism industry. This study was conducted to formulate a digital media management strategy in tourism marketing by local governments. This study was conducted in the city of Medan, where local officials have attempted to utilize various digital media platforms in tourism marketing. Unfortunately, tourists are less enthusiastic about visiting events and tourist attractions in this city. Therefore, it is necessary to reanalyze the existing conditions by formulating new strategies for digital tourism marketing by the Medan City Tourism Office. This study was conducted using PEST analysis, Porter’s Diamond Model, Value Chain Analysis, SWOT Analysis, and Balanced Scorecard. The results identified 8, 16, 13, and 4 categories of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The SWOT analysis results place digital media tourism marketing in quadrant III. The conclusion from the results and discussion is that strategy mapping and measurement using the Balanced Scorecard categorizes 13 alternative strategies into 4 perspectives, namely financial, customer, business process, and growth and learning. The novelty of this research is that the growth and learning perspective produces two alternative strategies, namely conducting market analysis and designing target profiles for each platform

This paper proves that spiritual capital is the driving force of entrepreneurial spirit. Spirituality comes from religious values, traditions, and the environment. It can be seen in the community of Tetep, Dukuh Gambirsari Kelurahan Randuacir, Salatiga, Central Java. The entrepreneurial spirit in this community develops due to the impacts of spirituality that manifest in daily practice. The approach of this paper is autoethnography, which is a narrative study based on the experiences of individuals and communities in society. The research utilizes the theories of capital developed by Karl Marx, Weber, and Pierre Bourdieu. Marx emphasized that humans are beings who work, and material possessions serve as the driving force behind work. Weber argues that economic development is closely intertwined with non-economic factors. Bourdieu conceptualizes capital across various dimensions-economic, cultural, social, and symbolic – which are interconnected with habitus and field. The spiritual capital that grows through the practice of life shows that people have the ability to manifest the appreciation of spirituality into the power to survive and thrive amid changing times. In its development, it was also found that some members of the community did not view their businesses solely as a means of survival, but rather as a source of livelihood that created jobs for many people. This spiritual capital is developed in concrete actions through the creations of self-employment in the form of trade and service business. The development of an entrepreneurial society with all its implementations can be used in this approach. Spiritual capital gives rise to fortitude, perseverance, courage to take risks, learners, gratitude, fruitfulness, and honesty. This spirit became the driving force of capitalism for marginalized communities, known as marginal capitalism or village capitalism. They proved the values, culture, and norms of society.

The Kampung Naga indigenous community in West Java exemplifies a conservation model based on local wisdom. For centuries, they have protected a 50-hectare Forbidden Forest. This study aims to examine the Kampung Naga Forbidden Forest as a socio-ecological adaptation system in response to global disruption. Through a qualitative literature review, the study found that this forest, protected by customary laws such as logging prohibitions and the leuit (communal rice barn) system, plays a crucial role in conserving biodiversity, water management, and food security. The study found that this forest conserves 85% of endemic plant species and absorbs millions of liters of rainwater annually. However, increasing external pressures, such as infrastructure development, mass tourism, and the decline of traditional ecological knowledge over generations, have begun to erode its sacred value and sustainability. Traditional rituals such as Sedekah Bumi (Earth Almsgiving) have been commercialized into paid festivals, while youth engagement in ecological customs such as ngaruat (alms-giving rituals) has declined drastically. Using Cultural Ecology and the Social Construction of Reality as theoretical frameworks, this study argues that Kampung Naga's resilience stems from its ability to integrate ancestral beliefs with modern legal instruments and frameworks. The study concludes that the Forbidden Forest is not only a conservation area, but also a cultural and spiritual landscape shaped by the practices of indigenous communities over generations. The novelty of this research, its sustainability, offers valuable insights into community-based ecological strategies in an era of global disruption

Increasing the value of a banking company based on Islamic corporate theory is not only about financial profit, but also about sustainability, justice, and blessings in business. This study aims to reveal and analyze the role of Asset and Liability Management (ALMA) as a form of accountability to humans, Islamic Corporate Social Responsibility (ICSR) as a form of accountability to nature, and zakat as a form of accountability to God in optimizing company value based on Islamic Corporate Theory. This study is a quantitative study with a causal associative research type, the population in this study is 14 Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia. Data analysis uses multiple linear regression with e-Views as an analytical tool. The results show that Asset and Liability Management (ALMA) and Islamic Corporate Social Responsibility (ICSR) have a positive effect on the value of Islamic banking companies, while zakat does not affect the value of Islamic banking companies; this is because the role of Islamic banking in collecting zakat funds is not optimal. Simultaneously, 96% of company value can be explained by three independent variables: ALMA, ICSR, and Zakat. Meanwhile, other variables outside the model explain the remaining 4%. This figure indicates a significant influence, meaning that ALMA, ICSR, and Zakat, if properly managed in Islamic banking, can become pillars for increasing the value of Islamic banking companies. The novelty of this research is that these three pillars should be a focus for Islamic banks to increase company value, particularly in strengthening their role in collecting zakat funds.

Durian Kubang is a local variety from Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, which has economic, cultural, and ecological value. However, its existence is threatened by land conversion, aging trees, and low public awareness. This study aims to identify the role of stakeholders, analyze communicative actions, and examine collective efforts in the conservation of Kubang Durian. Referring to the theory of communicative action, conservation is framed as a dialogical and collaborative process that places Durian Kubang as a cultural and ecological heritage. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with in-depth interview techniques, observation, focus group discussions, and document analysis. The results of the study show that stakeholders such as the Food Security, Agriculture, and Fisheries Service (DKP3), the Instrument Standard Testing Center (BPSI) for Tropical Fruit Crop Agriculture, the [1] Regional Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD), the Seed Supervision and Certification Center (BPSB), and the village government contribute to conservation, but coordination between agencies is still fragmented. Communicative actions occur through meetings, discussions, and digital media, but have not consistently supported long-term collaboration. Collective action is realized through the preservation of mother trees, propagation of superior seeds, farmer training, and promotion of durian-based products. Although it has begun, these efforts are still sporadic and have not been integrated into a comprehensive conservation strategy. The study emphasizes the importance of strengthening coordination and building inclusive communication platforms to support sustainable conservation. By combining five elements of governance capacity—collective action, coordination, resilience, learning, and resources—the research offers a framework for preserving Durian Kubang as a valuable regional heritage

This study aims to analyze the influence of language in digital promotions on the image of tourist destinations by highlighting four key indicators: message clarity, narrative appeal, language style, and cultural appropriateness. Destination image is measured through two main dimensions: cognitive perception, which relates to tourists' knowledge and rational understanding of the destination, and affective perception, which reflects the emotional bond and aesthetic impression formed. This study used a quantitative survey approach, collecting data from 110 respondents, residents of Tangerang City, using a purposive sampling technique. The results indicate that message clarity, narrative appeal, language style, and cultural appropriateness contribute significantly to shaping tourists' cognitive and affective perceptions. Among these variables, message clarity and narrative appeal proved more dominant in strengthening audiences' rational understanding of the destination, while language style and cultural appropriateness played a more significant role in building emotional closeness and trust in local values. These findings confirm that an effective digital promotion strategy relies not only on delivering factual information but also on packaging the message in a way that aligns with the cultural characteristics and linguistic preferences of the target audience. Theoretically, this research expands the study of tourism marketing communications by emphasizing the importance of linguistic and cultural dimensions in influencing destination image formation. Practically, the research findings provide strategic implications for tourism stakeholders in designing more persuasive digital promotional content, oriented toward local values, and supporting the sustainability of culture-based tourism. Thus, this research makes a significant contribution in bridging communication theory, destination branding strategies, and digital marketing practices rooted in local cultural wisdom.