Community Information Group Research Articles

The Role of Public Relations in Managing and Delivering Information to the Public

This research aims to find out how the role of public relations in managing and conveying information to the people of Pinrang Regency is described. This research is qualitative, therefore to achieve the research objectives, data collection techniques are used, namely observation, interview and documentation techniques. There were 3 informants, namely the Head of the Public Communication Media Management Section, the Head of the Public Communication Media Management Section and the Staff of the Public Communication Media Management Section.The results of the study show that the role of public relations as a communication expert is tasked with conveying information to the public while receiving various directions and inputs from the Community Information Group (KIM). Public Relations as a problem solving process facilitator as a routine problem-solving facility carries out intense coordination with each KIM in each sub-district. Public Relations as a Communication Facilitator is tasked with establishing cooperative relationships with social media practitioners, actively and participatorically interacting with the community and providing understanding to the community and lastly, public relations as a Technician Facilitator is tasked with analyzing activities carried out by the community, including those that have a positive impact on the community itself, reporting on activities carried out by the community. This study proves that the implementation of the role of Public Relations in managing and conveying information to the community is going well so that the people of Pinrang Regency can get the information they need properly and appropriately.

Kemitraan dalam Pengembangan Komunikasi Publik Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat di Kota Malang

The Community Service Team of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences, Universitas Brawijaya, has collaborated with the Malang Community Information Group Forum (Forum KIM) since 2020 to improve the public communication skills of the KIM members. Based on earlier observations, many KIM members still need help in public speaking and creating attractive organizational profiles. Therefore, the community service team organized a Public Speaking Organization Profile Workshop. This event was held on November 25, 2023, at the Rampal Celaket Village Hall, Malang, and involved KIM members from 31 villages. The workshop method uses on-spot practicals and discussion. The workshop successfully improved participants' understanding and practical skills in public communication, as evidenced by their enthusiasm and commitment during the training sessions. The results showed a significant increase in the confidence and communication skills of KIM members, which is expected to have a considerable positive impact on the effectiveness of public information delivery and their role as information gatekeepers in the community.

Public relations strategy of Tarumajaya Village in developing promotion and local potentials

Background: The role of the community in introducing, communicating, or promoting Tarumajaya Tourism Village to the wider community outside is vital. Community Information Group (KIM) Cerdas Tarumajaya has a strategic role in connecting local communities with tourism and developing the tourism potential of Tarumajaya Village and the visibility of Tarumajaya as a leading tourist destination. Purpose: This study examined how KIM Cerdas Tarumajaya as public relations implemented strategies to enhance local potential and promote Tarumajaya as a leading tourist destination, and why these strategies were used. Methods: This study used a case study approach. Results: The communication and promotion of Tarumajaya tourism village cover the campaign for Tarumajaya as a whole tourist destination and a highlight for each attraction within the village, such as Situ Cisanti, Kilometre 0 Citarum, Paesan Hill, Pakawa Pine Forest, and Tawides. Every tourism site wants to be communicated and marketed simultaneously. Furthermore, the communication and promotion do not emphasise the differences between one tourist attraction and another. However, regardless of the achievement, the social media management of Tarumajaya Tourism Village is less consistent. Conclusion: Tarumajaya Tourism Village’s communication and promotion lack concentration and consistency. Implications: The success of communication and promotion depends on tourism differentiation, communication messages, and the consistency of information handling.

The Pattern of Communication in Community Groups Supported by Bandung City Government

The argument that the media influences our behavior both directly and indirectly is indeed a significant concern for mass media "connoisseurs." The Internet, in particular, is a powerful medium that provides a vast array of information. The use of the internet, whether through websites, social media, or other platforms, follows a basic concept of openness, allowing various types of information to be shared by and with many people. The position of the Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat (hereinafter referred to as KIM) was confirmed based on the Minister of Communication and Information Regulation Number 8 of 2010 concerning the Development and Empowerment of Social Communication Institutions. It is a Community Information Group formed by the community, from the community and for the community, independently and creatively managing information and community empowerment to enhance added value. As a form of community empowerment, the existence of KIM is an alternative solution for raising awareness about the importance of group dynamics, especially in information exchange and fostering partnerships with various government agencies at the district and city levels. This case was analyzed using the theories of group communication, communication ethics, and communication media, which are integral to understanding the communication patterns within KIM.

Community Information Group and Digital Literacy: Phenomenological Approach in KIM Karangbesuki, Malang, Indonesia

This study investigates the variety of programs and the meaning of members of the Community Information Group (CIG) as administrators and contributors to digital literacy. This is related to the CIG event in Karangbesuki subdistrict, which won the local CIG competition named KIM Award 2022 and was selected the best CIG in Malang City, Indonesia. A review of the literature shows that CIG has made a positive contribution to increasing digital literacy in society. Therefore, it is interesting to explore how the main actors interpret programs related to digital literacy. This research is qualitative with Husserl's phenomenological approach, including perception, intentionality, awareness, reality constitution, and intersubjectivity. Data was collected through interviews with administrators and contributors, observation, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using an interactive model that included data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that KIM Karangbesuki had three programs, namely: social media, citizen coverage, and training. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that the constitution of reality is the most important phenomenological aspect.

Implementasi Kebijakan Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat (KIM) Berbasis Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Kabupaten

The goal to be achieved in this research is to find out the implementation of community information group (KIM) policies based on community empowerment in Paser Regency. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. In order to obtain data related to the required research focus, the researchers conducted interviews with the KIM chairman, KIM members and community leaders. In order to support the information obtained, the researcher also conducted field observations. The results of this study indicate that the communication established by KIM members is based on flexible timeframes, limited to communication via WhatsApp. Formal recruitment has not been optimally carried out because the KIM organization is voluntary in which the majority of its members are village officials themselves so that the resources recruited do not have the expertise in the required field, namely IT. the members do not yet have the ability to be competent in their field, considering that this organization is voluntary, the members who participate are also from the village community who do not yet have qualified skills. the organizational structure is explained that in KIM the organizational structure consists of a chairman and members where the structure is a differentiator in completing tasks and responsibilities. Obstacles faced which include the lack of incentives that make KIM members not run according to formal procedures, low understanding of journalism, low time management and low facilities and infrastructure owned.

Agricultural Commodity Sales Recommendation System For Farmers Based on Geographic Information Systems and Price Forecasting Using Probabilistic Neural Network Algorithm

Since the implementation of social distancing and physical distancing due to the outbreak/pandemic of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), direct sales in the market have experienced a shortage of buyers. Farmers also share this in Indonesia, where the price game offered by collectors does not match the market price. The second problem is the mismatch of prices in each market, forcing farmers to check locations to sell their agricultural products. This problem is also experienced by the O’reng Rembangan Community Information Group (KIM), one of the community groups engaged in production to cultivate vegetable and fruit gardens in Kemuning Lor Village, Arjasa District, Jember Regency. The purpose of this research is the creation of an information system that can help farmers, especially KIM O’reng Rembangan, to obtain current market price information, receive market recommendations for agricultural products, get the nearest market from the location of farmers, and can be used by sellers to make purchases, optimize stock merchandise. This research also focuses on the prediction of agricultural commodity prices. The method used is the Probabilistic Neural Network (PNN) method to estimate the price of agricultural commodities. The resulting system in this study consists of 2 parts. The first part is the input device, which officers can use to enter the price of each agricultural commodity directly from each market. The second part is a Geographic information system used to display the forecasting results of agricultural commodity prices in each market. The forecast of agricultural commodity prices in this study has an accuracy of 98.3%.

KELOMPOK INFORMASI MASYARAKAT DAN MASYARAKAT INFORMASI (Studi Kasus Kontribusi Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat Dalam Mewujudkan Masyarakat Informasi di Kota Magelang)

This paper aims to describe the contribution of Community Information Group in the development of the information society. The development of an information technology based service city, needs to be supported by community readiness. They are entities who have high information needs, able to apply information technology in various fields, and able to exchange digital data quickly over long distances. Currently, the Magelang City Government is committed to implementing a Smart City, supported by Magelang Cerdas Application, that makes it easier for the public to access local information and public services. However, community response is still low, so community information groups need support in encouraging the success of local government programs. The problem is studied descriptively qualitatively, by taking the location in Magelang City. Informants are officials of the Communication Informatics dan Statictics Agency and also management of Community Information Group who were chosen purposively. Research findings state that Community Information Group contributes in disseminating government programs to the community. However, the efforts made were less than optimal due to coordination factors, lack of human resources commpetence, priority issue, and budget issue.

Developing Community Information Group Website to Improve Digital Literacy

Community Information Group is a public service institution as a community information center at Biting Ponorogo. Dissemination of information to the public is often an obstacle due to limited communication media. Then, word of mouth is often inaccurate, causing miscommunication. This research aims to develop a website as a community information center. As well as being a communication and information medium, this website development also aims to improve community digital literacy. This research used the System Development Life Cycle method. This study succeeded in developing a website for the Biting Community Information Group. The feedback from Biting Community Information Group peoples expected that these websites could be developed as a medium of communication and information for the community. This website can be accessed via a search engine (https://kimbiting.com/). The next research can measure the effectiveness of the Biting Community Information Group website as the communication media. Besides, future research also can develop another communication medium based on information and communication technology.

Bimbingan Teknis Pengenalan Sistem Informasi UMKM Bantul Pada Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat Kabupaten Bantul

The development of information and communication technology has not only changed the way people communicate, but also trading methods. The public has begun to get used to making transactions with information technology. This can be seen with the growth of online stores that offer a variety of products. As SMEs, the change in people's paradigm in transactions must be followed by offers or transactions with information technology. This opportunity must be anticipated by the SMEs. Efforts to support the use of the internet as a promotional medium are to use the MSME information system. This MSME information system is designed to promote MSME principals especially those in Bantul district. In order for the use of this MSME information system to work properly, there needs to be training and assistance in using the system. Mentoring activities have been carried out, especially for community groups incorporated in the Bantul district community information group.

IMPLEMENTASI KEPUTUSAN WALIKOTA BATU NO. 180 TAHUN 2010 TENTANG PEMBENTUKAN, PEMBINAAN DAN KEPENGURUSAN KELOMPOK INFORMASI MASYARAKAT DESA/KELURAHAN KOTA BATU (STUDI PADA DINAS KOMINFO KOTA BATU)

The Community Information Group (KIM), formerly known as KELOMPENCAPIR (Reader and Pirsawan Listening Group), is still needed by the community until now, other than as a Distributor or Community Information Agent. It functions as a Negative Information Filter (Hoax). This research began in September 2018 until December 2018, the research was conducted at the Communication and Information Office of Batu City. The informants of this research are the Head of Partnership and Collaboration in the Field of Communication and Information Communication Batu, and the Chairperson of KIM Batu City. The data validity checking technique used in this study is to use the Triangulation Technique. The results of this study indicate that the Implementation of Formation, Development and Management of KIM in the Village / Village in Batu City has been going well according to the duties and functions of each Implementer. Supporting Factors in Implementation are clear Legal Regulations / Umbrellas, Enthusiastic and Good Community Participation. Inhibiting Factors in Implementation are Facilities and Infrastructure, Education level, Limited Operational Cost Budget.

POLA KOMUNIKASI KELOMPOK INFORMASI MASYARAKAT (KIM) PRIGEN PASURUAN DALAM PENYEBARAN INFORMASI KE MASYARAKAT

The existence of the community information group (Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat/ KIM) plays the strategic role in establishing the human resources. Furthermore, this community holds its capacity as both the social community and non-formal organization, oftentimes doing a direct interaction with the people. This scrutiny is to analyze the patterns of communication run by the community information group in Lumbangrejo, Jatiarjo and Tretes villages, which are parts of the Prigen sub-district, Pasuruan Regency, East Java. This qualitative research is set out through a descriptive case study method, which is through investigating the real-life contexts phenomena, by taking advantage of various resources. The type of this study is a descriptive, that only describes or shows the cases in more depth. The outcome of this probe is to reveal the communication patterns of the community information group above in undertaking its role as the disseminators of information, technology, and innovation to the public. The conclusion of this analysis figures that patterns of communication applied in the community information group of Prigen Subdistrict, Pasuruan Regency, are the combinations amid interpersonal communication, utilization of technology and two ways communication. Nonetheless, as the part of opinion leaders, this community yet needs to strengthen its human resources in the form of transformation of both expertise and automation, whether it is supported by the government, universities, and NGOs. Thus, performance can be significantly optimal.

IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PENGEMBANGAN DAN PEMBERDAYAAN KOMUNIKASI SOSIAL DI DINAS KOMUNIKASI, INFORMATIKA DAN STATISTIK KOTA CIREBON

The research focuses on describing the implementation of the policy of developing and empowering social communication institutions of community information groups in Kejaksan Subdistrict, Cirebon City. In relation to the policy implementation, questions of the research are: (1) how the policy of community information groups in Kejaksan Subdistrict is implemented, (2) what factors support and inhibit the policy implementation in Kejaksan Subdistrict, and (3) what efforts are conducted to develop and to empower the social communication institutions of community information groups in Kejaksan Subdistrict. Method of the research is descriptive-qualitative. Data of the research are collected through observation and interviews. Results of the research indicate that the community information groups can be the facilitator for the community, the partner of the local government, the aspiration and information channel for the community. The implementation of the government policy of developing and empowering social communication institutions of community information groups in Kejaksan Subdistrict finds another dimension, namely the importance of budget and fund and monitoring, in addition to the factors of policy implementation used as an approach of the research.Keywords: Policy Implementation, Community Information Group, Social Communication, Empowerment.

Collaborative Government Dalam Mewujudkan Inovasi Pelayanan Publik

Sleman District along with the Community Information Group (KIM) created an innovation called Sunmor Sembada Minggu Pahing. Sunmor Sembada Minggu Pahing Innovation is an activity to solve three main problems that exist in Sleman District, namely in the fields of economy, culture, and education. This innovation is included in the TOP 99 Public Service Innovation 2017. The purpose of this study is to find out how the implementation of the integrated service innovation Sunmor Sembada Minggu Pahing. The method used in this study is qualitative. The implementation of Sunmor activities is very effective in the economic and cultural fields and has a positive impact on SMEs and art groups in Sleman District. People feel satisfied with the existence of these innovations. However, the implementation of these innovation activities has not been fully implemented optimally. Factors that influence the success of this activity are human resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure.

Pengolahan Plastik Bekas Menjadi Bantal Hias Di Desa Ngempit Kecamatan Kraton Kabupaten Pasuruan

Plastic waste that can threaten the environment is increasingly overflowing in many areas. Therefore, this program is aimed to utilize waste banks by processing plastic waste into decorative pillows in Ngempit village, Kraton, Pasuruan in collaboration with the Community Information Group Surya Harapan and Etza Accesories. This program not only save the environment, but it also produces decorative pillow products which can also be a feature product of the village, so that this program indirectly can develop the creative economy of the people in Ngempit village. The method applied in this partnership program is counseling, training, demonstration and assistance. The results of the community partnership program are counseling and training on processing plastic waste into decorative pillows, counseling on marketing strategies, counseling on determination of selling price, as well as demonstration or practice of producing decorative pillow made from plastic waste with special designs, which are pictures and words in English. Finally, as a starting point, the product has been marketed at Surya Madani Business Enterprise in Ngempit village

ANALISIS KIM DALAM MEWUJUDKAN INFORMASI PUBLIK DI DESA SIDOMULYO KECAMATAN ANGGANA KUKAR

The purpose of the study was to describe, and to analyze the Community Information Group in Achieving Public Information in Sidomulyo Village, Anggana, Kutai Kartanegara. Data collection was done by Snowball Sampling method by determining Key Informant using purposive sampling method toward respondent in Sidomulyo Village. Primary data obtained from direct interviews with respondents based on interview guidelines, while secondary data obtained from the book. The results showed that in the absorption of community aspirations and information distribution by KIM is still running well However, there are weaknesses in human resources in internal KIM members busy each - each with a profession so that the performance of KIM less than the maximum. The Community Information Group (KIM) to accommodate the aspirations is already running but does not increase significantly. The form of application in the dissemination of information through blogs, Websites, and Social Media. This is good only to improve communication between the village apparatus and the Kutai Kartanegara Regional Government. The role of coach is expected by KIM Sidomulyo Village because for facilities and services if it can be fulfilled by village apparatus.

A Study of Program Evaluation: Community Information Group - A Triangle of Information, Government and Community

Abstract . This paper discusses a program evaluation study on Community Information Group. It is a program that is established by the Ministry of Communication and Information, which is based on the Ministerial Decree No. 8/2010. Through the program, the government is expected to disseminate public information and, simultaneously, the community will be able to voice their concerns and needs. This research used an exploratory survey with a sequential exploratory. In the qualitative analysis, we interviewed 15 key persons to understand the nature of the program and the impact of the access to information. This is enriched with a quantitative analysis. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to survey 62 respondents. The evaluation method was randomized post-test only group design. This research utilized a case study of research design with the Community Information Group of Sukabungah Village - Bandung, because it is regarded as one of the best practices of CommunityInformation Group in Bandung City. Furthermore, Sukagalih Village was used as the control group of the evaluation program study. Dolbeare's model of policy impact was also used in this research. We constructed a causal logic of the program to fully understand the program itself. It is evident from the findings that a set of activities in this program did not meet its expectedimpact. Further, even though the activities are useful for the citizens, the citizens already had access to the same activities provided by other programs. It can be concluded that the establishment of the Community Information Group is inefficient. Hence the Community Information Group program should be re-designed to maximize the impact or otherwise be terminated. Keywords: community information group, exploratory evaluation studies, impact evaluation framework, program evaluation Abstrak. Makalah ini merupakan studi evaluasi program Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat (KIM), yaitu program yang dibentuk berdasarkan pada Keputusan Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika RI No. 8 Tahun 2010. Program KIM bertujuan untuk menyediakan media bagi pemerintah untuk melakukan diseminasi informasi dan sebaliknya bagi masyarakat untuk menyuarakanpendapat, aspirasi dan kebutuhannya. Makalah ini merupakan hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan metode survei eksploratori yaitu eksploratori bertahap. Data-data dikumpulkan dari wawancara dengan 15 narasumber dan penyebaran kuesioner terhadap 62 responden. Metode evaluasi yang digunakan adalah desain randomized-post-test-only. Dua wilayah penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah kelurahan Sukabungah yang merupakan kelompok eksperimen dimana di dalam kelurahan ini terdapat KIM, dan kelurahan Sukagalih yang merupakan kelompok kontrol yang akan digunakan sebagai pembanding analisa. Kerangka evaluasi yang digunakan untuk memahami logika program KIM adalah kerangka evaluasi dampak menurut Dolbeare. Temuan dalam penelitian ini adalah dampak yang terekam tidak sesuai dengan tujuan program KIM. Hal tersebut dibuktikan dengananalisa perbandingan temuan di dua wilayah penelitian. Kedua wilayah tersebut memiliki tingkat akses terhadap informasi yang sama. Namun peningkatan akses terhadap informasi dalam kelompok kontrol merupakan dampak dari program-program lain. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah program KIM tidak efisien mencapai tujuan dan dampaknya sehingga perlu untuk di desain ulang atau justru dihentikan. Kata kunci: evaluasi program, kerangkat evaluasi dampak, kelompok informasi masyarakat, studi evaluasi eksploratori

Pengaruh Interaksi Sosial Komunitas Adat Baduy Luar Terhadap Persepsinya pada Kebutuhan Keluarga

<p>The objectives of this study are (1) to get description the family needs of the Outer Baduy Community, (2) to analyze factors that influence the perception of Outer Baduy Community towards the needs of their families; and (3) To get tentative model of Planned Changes, such as intervention, and things that need to be intervened to fulfill the needs of Outer Baduy Community’s Family. (4) Social Interaction through interpersonal communication and with the agent of change had significant relation to the perception of Heads of family on basic needs, safety, loved, and appreciated are felt, and the perception towards the satisfaction on safety, loved, and appreciated; To develop strategy and policy in fulfilling the needs of SCC family of Baduy can be created through the enhancement of standard family’s needs by making a centre of business practice, discussion forum (community information group), escalation of business facility, community participation, the support by opinion leader in Baduy community, private support, and the motive and the awareness to change is high.<br />Key words: community of baduy custom, perception, fulfillment of family needs.</p>

Pengaruh Interaksi Sosial KAT Baduy Luar terhadap Persepsinya pada Kebutuhan Keluarga

The objectives of this study are (1) to get description the family needs of the Outer Baduy Community, (2) to analyze factors that influence the perception of Outer Baduy Community towards the needs of their families; and (3) To get tentative model of Planned Changes, such as intervention, and things that need to be intervened to fulfill the needs of Outer Baduy Community’s Family. (5) Social Interaction through interpersonal communication and with the agent of change had significant relation to the perception of Heads of family on basic needs, safety, loved, and appreciated are felt, and the perception towards the satisfaction on safety, loved, and appreciated; To develop strategy and policy in fulfilling the needs of SCC family of Baduy can be created through the enhancement of standard family’s needs by making a centre of business practice, discussion forum (community information group), escalation of business facility, community participation, the support by opinion leader in Baduy community, private support, and the motive and the awareness to change is high.