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Improving the Understanding of Pelayangan Village Community about Contemporary Fiqh of Fasting and Praying through Community Religious Development

Pelayangan Village, located on the banks of the Batang Hari River, faces challenges in religious understanding, particularly regarding prayer and fasting. Many people experience confusion in understanding what breaks the fast, such as using certain drugs or physical actions that do not break the fast. In addition, several issues of ikhtilaf related to the pillars of prayer, including differences in movements and recitations that often confuse performing prayer correctly. STAI As-Sunnah's Community Service program provides assistance during Ramadan to improve the community's religious understanding. This activity involves religious guidance, including Qur'anic studies, flash pesantren, tahsin training, and delivering short lectures after tarawih prayers. Using participatory action research (PAR) methodology, this program succeeded in increasing religious knowledge, strengthening friendships, and improving community worship practices. The positive impact of this program can be seen in the community's enthusiasm for participating in various religious activities, especially during the month of Ramadan. The results of this service show that PAR-based religious assistance can effectively improve the quality of life and religious understanding in rural communities.

MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS MELALUI KERAJINAN TANGAN MENJADI PRODUK DECOUPAGE BERSAMA MASYARAKAT DESA MEDALKRISNA

This community service activity takes the form of training in decoupage crafts from used materials which is carried out in accordance with the conditions of the community, especially housewives who are considered less productive in using their free time. Handicrafts in Medalkrisna Village are less effective, resulting in low community motivation, including in basic literacy activities. To overcome this training on crafts to become decoupage products was carried out for mothers to help increase the creativity of mothers who were also expected to be able to create products of superior quality and utilize used goods which were expected to increase household income. Crafts themselves are artistic activities that involve changing raw materials found in the local environment into valuable objects. The method for implementing this KKN activity is readiness stage, socialization program, submission of materials, carrying out creation training (decoupage craft), monitoring and evaluation activities. As long as it is thorough, precise and neat, it will look attractive and have high selling and aesthetic value. This can be seen from the community's enthusiasm for handicrafts during the program activities as well as the increase in community knowledge and skills in making decoupage crafts.

Sosialisasi Pengembangan Usaha Mikro, Kecil Dan Menengah Di Kelurahan Mijen, Kecamatan Mijen, Kota Semarang

One of the economic forces that has been supporting the Indonesian economy and regional economic strength is the presence of micro, small and medium businesses (MSMEs). Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in Indonesia's development and economy. However, MSMEs have limited resources and their small business scale encourages MSME entrepreneurs to look for innovative and creative solutions. This is a profitable opportunity to improve and develop MSMEs that are more innovative and creative. One form that MSME players can take is by implementing simple transaction recording and utilizing digitalization. The aim of this service activity is that MSME entrepreneurs can apply simple accounting in financial management, be ethical in the use of social and digital media, open up insights to market their business online and strengthen themselves as entrepreneurs so that MSMEs grow and develop. This service method involves providing outreach to the Mijen Village community. This activity was carried out with high community enthusiasm and support from Regional Government policies and figures from Mijen Village, Mijen District, Semarang City. This community service activity can increase insight and skills, as well as encourage the community to improve MSMEs.

Utilization of Mangroves as Ecoprint Materials to Support Souvenir Products at the Ngulusenge Mangrove Tourism Attraction, Central Maitara Village, District of North Tidore

Ecoprint is a term that comes from the words "eko", which means "ecosystem/nature", and "print", which means "print." The ecoprint printing method uses natural dyes to print flowers, twigs and leaves on fabric. This method begins by attaching mangrove leaves to cloth, then printing the leaves and stems on the cloth. The problems faced by community groups are the lack of public knowledge about the benefits of mangroves as a business opportunity, the lack of public knowledge about techniques for making mangrove leaf ecoprints. Mitra only knows that mangrove forests function to protect beaches from waves and the wood is used as firewood. Meanwhile, the use of mangroves as dyes for ecoprint products as tourist souvenir products and increasing business opportunities for the community is not yet known. The objectives of the PKM activity are: partners can find out about the benefits of mangroves as a business opportunity, apply appropriate technology in techniques for making ecoprints on mangrove leaves and obtain types of quality ecoprint product motifs that have high selling value. The training activity for making ecoprints by utilizing the potential of mangrove forest resources around the Ngusanlenge mangrove tourist attraction area went smoothly with high participant enthusiasm. Enthusiasm for the results of ecoprint products with a variety of patterns and motifs from the mangrove leaves used. PKM activities increase knowledge and improve the skills of the community and students in making ecoprints by utilizing the potential of mangrove forests and building community enthusiasm for entrepreneurship. The ecoprint products produced include bags, tablecloths, handkerchiefs and headscarves.

Optimalisasi Pengelolaan Sampah Organik di Kelurahan Balongsari melalui Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dengan Metode Kompos Takakura

The majority of waste produced by residents in the Balongsari Subdistrict is organic waste from household activities. The waste problem becomes more complex if public awareness about the importance of waste management remains low. To address this, Balongsari Subdistrict authorities and officials RW 4, 5, and 6, along with the community service team, agreed to conduct a waste management socialization activity using the Takakura method, targeting the PKK Mobilization Team. This activity aims to increase community knowledge and skills in managing kitchen waste, revive the community's enthusiasm for composting waste, and reduce waste volume. The method used is a participatory approach involving socialization, education, demonstrations, and hands-on practice with residents to create compost using the Takakura method. The results show that this community service activity improved residents' awareness and skills in converting household waste into compost. The increased active participation of 26 participants and the commitment of 85% of participants to implement the Takakura method at home demonstrate the success of this activity. The Takakura method offers an effective solution for reducing organic waste volume and producing high-quality compost. This practical introduction hopes to encourage more efficient and environmentally friendly waste management practices at the household level.

Unlocking Small Business Growth Strategies for Success in Indonesia

This study analyzes the development strategy of "Kenangan Fried Chicken," a small business in Sidoarjo Regency. Using qualitative research and a phenomenological approach, data were gathered through interviews, observations, and SWOT analysis. The findings highlight that product quality, marketing, and competition are crucial for growth. Strengths include a strategic location, while weaknesses involve limited capital. High community enthusiasm presents opportunities, but competition poses a threat. Recommended strategies include improving product quality, diversifying the menu, and enhancing marketing efforts to boost business competitiveness and sustainability. Highlights: Strategic Location: Prime spot in a residential area near main road. Marketing Importance: Essential for growth and overcoming competition. Capital Constraints: Major weakness hindering business sustainability. Keywords: small business development, Kenangan Fried Chicken, qualitative research, SWOT analysis, marketing strategy

Unveiling Community Involvement Gaps in Toddler Stunting Recovery

Stunting remains a significant issue in Larangan Village, Candi District, Sidoarjo Regency, largely due to inadequate community participation in nutrition-related activities and low public awareness of posyandu services. This qualitative study analyzes community involvement in stunting recovery and identifies barriers to effective engagement. Data from interviews, observations, and documentation with key village figures indicate that while contributions from the village government, cadres, and midwives have improved, community enthusiasm and motivation remain low due to poor awareness and socio-economic challenges. Enhancing community education, improving socio-economic conditions, and fostering better organizational collaboration are crucial for improving stunting recovery efforts. Highlights: Community Engagement: Assessing local stakeholder contributions for toddler nutrition improvement. Awareness Gap: Identifying public knowledge gaps on posyandu services for stunting recovery. Socio-economic Barriers: Exploring economic challenges hindering community health initiative participation. Keywords: Stunting, Community Participation, Posyandu Services, Nutrition, Socio-economic Factors

Creative Movement and Anti-Gentrification: Learning from Los Tjihapit Market's Coffee in Bandung

The phenomenon of gentrification, driven by the presence of the creative class, is a consequence of the global implementation of the Creative City concept. Bandung has adopted this concept, and one of the areas developed by the creative class is the Cihapit Market area. This article examines how the "creative" community, specifically Kopi Pasar Los Tjihapit, sustains its business amidst gentrification through a placekeeping strategy. Participatory qualitative descriptive research methods were employed to explore the role of architectural space as part of the placekeeping strategy. Five strategies were identified: 1) zoning to support maintenance, 2) collaboration spaces for various partnerships, 3) space flexibility through collective decision-making, 4) collaborative spaces to encourage community involvement, and 5) coordination of all aspects to preserve the public market character. In conclusion, the success of creative placekeeping strategies in architectural spaces combines non-technical aspects such as community enthusiasm with technical aspects such as the arrangement of physical architectural elements.

Analysis of the Implementation of TQM (Total Quality Management) in the Sayang Warga Program’s Innovation (Case Study at the Kendangsari Subdistrict Office, Surabaya)

Sayang Warga is a population service program provided by the Population and Civil Registry Service of the City of Surabaya. This program emphasizes coordination and collaboration between parties from sub-districts and RWs. The aim of this research is to analyze the implementation of the Sayang Warga Program’s using TQM analysis. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The results show that Kendangsari Subdistrict, in implementing community care services, has implemented good leadership. Kendangsari Subdistrict carries out routine coordination and direction. The standard operating procedures (SOP) and output issued in the service are in line with expectations. Apart from that, the community's enthusiasm for serving citizens is also very large. What needs to be considered in this service are facilities and leadership whose achievements can be measured.

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa Bunyu Kalimantan Utara melalui Pelatihan Budidaya Hidroponik

Hydroponics is cultivating plants in a nutrient solution, producing plants with a higher yield, quality, taste, and nutritional value than plants grown in soil. Another advantage of the hydroponic cultivation technique is that it does not require large land and can save water use. Therefore, this technique is very suitable to be applied to areas with limitations on productive agricultural land and freshwater, such as Bunyu Island. A hydroponic cultivation training program on Bunyu Island, Bulungan Regency, North Kalimantan Province, aims to empower the community to produce vegetables independently and increase income and welfare. The empowerment program was carried out, starting with socialization, training, mentoring, and program evaluation. The results showed that the characteristics of the community empowerment program participants were dominated by housewives (60%) with an educational background of high school graduates/equivalent (60%), with an age range of 27-58 years. The public perception of hydroponic is easier to maintain, does not require large areas of land, is more resistant to pests and plant diseases, has no weeding, has better harvest quality, and has higher selling prices than conventionally cultivated vegetables. This shows that the community already has the correct understanding of hydroponics. The community empowerment through the hydroponics program in Bunyu Village increased community enthusiasm and interest in hydroponic cultivation to obtain and consume vegetables easily and as a source of family economic income.

Training on Making Sunscreen Cream from Tapak Dara Leaf Extract in Banjarsari Bojonegoro Village

Background: The use of natural ingredients, especially family medicinal plants (TOGA), for treatment has not received much attention from the public. The tapak dara plant has benefits, including being antihyperglycemic, antidiabetic, and antibacterial, an agent for reducing oxidative stress, and a sunscreen effect that can protect the skin from ultraviolet rays. This service activity aims to provide a new understanding to the public about the benefits of the TOGA plant, especially periwinkle so that they can preserve and process it as sunscreen cream. Method: This training uses a technique of presenting material through training videos and explanatory slides. This training activity was conducted in Banjarsari Village using video material and PowerPoint slides. This training in making sunscreen cream involved 50 PKK cadres and was carried out for two months. Results: During the two-way discussion, participants' enthusiasm was seen in the questions asked regarding the technicalities of making the cream and the benefits of the tapak dara plant, showing the public's great interest in using herbal cosmetics from the TOGA plant. Conclusion: Training on making sunscreen cream from tapak dara leaf extract in Banjarsari Village is an effort to inform the community about the process of making cream from the TOGA plant with the result of community enthusiasm for holding similar activities.

Management of Religious Activities at Thoyyibah Mosque, Banyuanyar

This research aims to determine and describe the management of religious activities, along with the supporting and inhibiting factors of religious activities carried out at the Thoyyibah Banyuanyar Mosque. This research is qualitative, using a phenomenological research approach. The data sources in this research use primary and secondary data sources. The primary data sources referred to are the chairman of the takmir and the missionary of the Thoyyibah Mosque, while the secondary data sources are data in the form of documents. The data analysis technique in this research uses the analysis model according to Miles and Huberman, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The validity of the data in this research uses two types of triangulation, namely source triangulation and technique triangulation. The results of this research show that there are various kinds of religious activities carried out at the Thoyyibah Mosque, including routine recitations and community markets, while strengthening its activities by carrying out management functions including planning, organising, implementing, and supervising. The supporting factors for managing religious activities include funding sources, the strategic location of the mosque, community enthusiasm, and cooperation with mosque administrators. The inhibiting factors are the mosque's parking space, which is not spacious enough, and mosque youth, who do not contribute enough to participate in activities.

Gradients of Brain Organization: Smooth Sailing from Methods Development to User Community.

Multimodal neuroimaging grants a powerful in vivo window into the structure and function of the human brain. Recent methodological and conceptual advances have enabled investigations of the interplay between large-scale spatial trends - or gradients - in brain structure and function, offering a framework to unify principles of brain organization across multiple scales. Strong community enthusiasm for these techniques has been instrumental in their widespread adoption and implementation to answer key questions in neuroscience. Following a brief review of current literature on this framework, this perspective paper will highlight how pragmatic steps aiming to make gradient methods more accessible to the community propelled these techniques to the forefront of neuroscientific inquiry. More specifically, we will emphasize how interest for gradient methods was catalyzed by data sharing, open-source software development, as well as the organization of dedicated workshops led by a diverse team of early career researchers. To this end, we argue that the growing excitement for brain gradients is the result of coordinated and consistent efforts to build an inclusive community and can serve as a case in point for future innovations and conceptual advances in neuroinformatics. We close this perspective paper by discussing challenges for the continuous refinement of neuroscientific theory, methodological innovation, and real-world translation to maintain our collective progress towards integrated models of brain organization.

Pendampingan Persiapan Menuju Pendaftaran Tanah Sistematis Lengkap Di Desa Matangaji

Community enthusiasm decreased when the legalization program initiated by the Government failed to be implemented well in Matangaji village, Cirebon Regency. The purpose of this writing is to regenerate people's interest to register land. The method used is by providing counseling and mentoring. The results of the research show that the majority of the Matangaji village community is no longer interested in registering their land. They think that having controlled a piece of land for a long time, since elder generation, is sufficient as an owner even though they don’t have land certificate. Counseling and mentoring provided by KKN students, limited knowledge and lack of legal awareness regarding the importance of proof of ownership of land rights began to gradually disappear. Mentoring is a differentiating factor because the community feels helped to fulfill land registration requirements. The people of Matangaji village hope that the PTSL program will soon be carried out again.

Digital Marketing Strategy for Mangrove Ecotourism towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 8.3: Case Study on Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park, Southeast Sulawesi

The purpose of this research is to analyze the external and internal environment, including opportunities, challenges, strengths, and weaknesses, regarding the Digital Marketing Strategy for Mangrove Ecotourism towards SDG 8.3 at Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park. This research method utilizes a qualitative approach with SWOT analysis. Findings reveal that the Park supports various training and capacity-building activities for local entrepreneurs around the Park, reflecting the local community's enthusiasm for entrepreneurship, thus establishing a connection between SDG 8.3 and the Park. Weaknesses include the need for improvement in the quantity of tourism facilities, transportation, public infrastructure, and internet connectivity. Opportunities arise from leveraging social media for optimal promotion of tourism locations to attract tourists. Threats stem from competition with similar tourist destinations, potentially reducing visitor numbers. Additionally, climate change and threats to species diversity in the park necessitate better management planning.

Digital Marketing Strategy for Mangrove Ecotourism Towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 8.3 (Case Study: Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park, Southeast Sulawesi)

The purpose of this research is to analyze the external and internal environment, including opportunities, challenges, strengths, and weaknesses, regarding the Digital Marketing Strategy for Mangrove Ecotourism towards SDG 8.3 at Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park. This research method utilizes a qualitative approach with SWOT analysis. Findings reveal that the Park supports various training and capacity-building activities for local entrepreneurs around the Park, reflecting the local community's enthusiasm for entrepreneurship, thus establishing a connection between SDG 8.3 and the Park. Weaknesses include the need for improvement in the quantity of tourism facilities, transportation, public infrastructure, and internet connectivity. Opportunities arise from leveraging social media for optimal promotion of tourism locations to attract tourists. Threats stem from competition with similar tourist destinations, potentially reducing visitor numbers. Additionally, climate change and threats to species diversity in the park necessitate better management planning.

Optimizing the Role of KKN Students in Arranging Destinations and Tourism Promotion Strategies through POKDARWIS Assistance

Lantan Village Area, North Baukliang District, Central Lombok Regency has very potential for rural tourism to be developed. The village has interesting natural characteristics, unique social and cultural life. This potential must be encouraged and developed in accordance with the socio-cultural characteristics of the community. One of the problems that exist in the Lantan Village Tourism area, North Batukliang District, Central Lombok Region is the lack of marketing of MSME products and tourist sites, even though MSME products and tourist areas are good. Because it is considered less than optimal, the use of technology can facilitate the dissemination of information on MSME products and tourist areas. For example, the use of travel guide apps that provide historical information, local stories, and activity recommendations can provide an in-depth interaction between tourists and local culture. The purpose of this socialization is; 1) Increase marketing of MSME products and tourist sites based on social media and websites to be more widely known; 2) Encourage and motivate the community to be enthusiastic in learning and always maintain the preservation of tourism in Lantan Village. The results of this community service were followed by very high community enthusiasm. In addition, the community also gains knowledge related to technology which can be an effective means in spurring tourism progress through online promotion, as well as the use of the internet which is an inseparable component of technology.

Development of Tourism Villages Based on Local Wisdom and Technology In Lantan Village, North Batukliang

Lantan Village Area, North Baukliang District, Central Lombok Regency has very potential for rural tourism to be developed. The village has interesting natural characteristics and unique social and cultural life. This potential must be encouraged and developed following the socio-cultural characteristics of the community. One of the problems that exist in the Lantan Village Tourism area, North Batukliang District, Central Lombok Region is the lack of marketing of SME products and tourist sites, even though SME products and tourist areas are good. Because it is considered less than optimal, the use of technology can facilitate the dissemination of information on SME products and tourist areas. For example, the use of travel guide apps that provide historical information, local stories, and activity recommendations can provide an in-depth interaction between tourists and local culture. The purpose of this socialization is; 1) Increase marketing of SME products and tourist sites based on social media and websites to be more widely known; 2) Encourage and motivate the community to be enthusiastic in learning and always maintain the preservation of tourism in Lantan Village. The results of this community service were followed by very high community enthusiasm. In addition, the community also gains knowledge related to technology which can be an effective means of spurring tourism progress through online promotion, as well as the use of the internet which is an inseparable component of technology.

PERAN PEMERINTAHAN DESA DALAM MENGATASI PERBAIKAN GIZI DI DESA BANTARSARI KABUPATEN BEKASI

The implementation of community service carried out in Bantarsari Village is related to the Role of the Village Government in Addressing Nutrition Improvement. In carrying out the service, it uses community education methods in the form of counseling. Community service was carried out for a month at the location in Kampung Pulo Kecil in Bantarsari Village. The results of the service implementation show that the community, especially parents, don’t know and don’t understand the ways and steps to prevent and minimize stunting, increase community enthusiasm to maintain a healthy lifestyle and good parenting, increase awareness of the child's growth process. The role of government is very important in overcoming nutrition problems, and the need for cooperation and support from government officials to achieve the goal of improving optimal nutrition starts from an early age. In the health services provided, such as services for pregnant women, health for babies, children and others. Apart from providing good nutrition for children, parents also need to have sufficient knowledge and maintain a healthy and well-developed body so that they can prevent nutritional health problems, namely stunting.

Pemberdayaan kesehatan masyarakat Desa Gunung Manik Melalui Potensi Desa Budidaya Madu

The abundant natural potential of Gunung Manik has not been optimally utilized. The support of the village apparatus to continue to improve village welfare makes the development of villages and residents quite fast in receiving positive information from outside. Natural potential can be further optimized, one of which is by developing honey cultivation, which has great potential with the support of available natural resource conditions. Activities are carried out using counseling methods and interactive directly to measure the level of pre-activity knowledge and understanding in the people of Gunung Manik Village, descriptive material presentation through interactive so that the implementation of activities is more active and avoids boredom. The results of the activity can be seen from increasing community insight into health, That is benefits of honey on health and the enthusiasm of community for honey cultivation as an effort to improve the economy and health of the people of Gunung Manik Village, Ciniru Kuningan.