Amalee: Indonesian Journal of Community Research and Engagement

Youth Economic Empowerment Strategy Based on the Utilization of the YouTube Platform in YouTuber Tapen Bondowoso Village

2024-01-15T13:38:16+00:00

Tapen Bondowoso village in Bondowoso Regency has undergone digital transformation, evolving into a YouTuber Village driven by the creative endeavors of its youth. This qualitative phenomenological research investigates the use of the YouTube platform in the village, outlines the youth economic empowerment strategy through content creation, and assesses the economic status of youth pre, and post-empowerment. Utilizing snowball techniques, the researchers identified young YouTubers as informants and employed interviews, observations, and documentation. Findings reveal active community participation in YouTube content creation, motivated by economic and environmental factors. The empowerment strategy encompasses enablement, strengthening, protection, support, and maintenance. Post-empowerment, there is a significant positive impact on the economic conditions of youth, evident in improved income and heightened fulfillment of needs. This research highlights the transformative role of YouTube-based empowerment for both individual youths and the broader Tapen village community.

Community Strategy in Economic Improvement Based on the Utilization of Perlis Marine Natural Resources

2024-01-18T00:52:21+00:00

The Perlis village is an oceanside community with abundant marine natural resources. However, the local economy needs to be better structured, contributing to the village's reputation as impoverished and undeveloped. As a result, the village's fishermen earn very little money, which is a shame because the village should be considered prosperous, particularly in the fishing industry. The researchers in this study set out to answer two questions: how can the people of Perlis Village enhance their economy? And second, what steps can they take to protect the sea and its marine biota so that they can use it to their advantage? They used a descriptive qualitative research approach to answer these questions and scoured academic journals, books, statistics, and BPS Langkat Regency for information. They then conducted in-depth interviews and observations with five fishermen and three UMKM seafood representatives. Data analysis by description to understand the field's, market's, and village's status; data validity through source triangulation through comparison with other sources. Based on the findings, the people of Perlis Village have improved their economic situation by implementing strategies that use marine products. These include increasing their fish catches, turning seawater into salt, creating shrimp paste artisans, making salted fish from unsold fish, and managing mangrove tourism. The plan implemented by the residents of Perlis Village has the potential to enhance the economic situation in Perlis Village.

Community Empowerment in Making Natural Soap from Used Cooking Oil and Red Ginger

2024-01-20T02:15:55+00:00

Used cooking oil can be reused, one of which is to make liquid soap. Used cooking oil is first filtered and then clarified with activated carbon. This study aims to process used cooking oil into liquid soap by adding the red ginger extract to the formula. The method used in this research is the descriptive method. The results of this study showed that the liquid soap sample containing a red ginger extract did not meet the applicable standards based on several test parameters. Therefore, further research and development are needed to improve the composition of soap-making ingredients so that they can produce products that are more effective when used in everyday life.

The Role of the Social Welfare Service in Community Empowerment in NA IX-X District, North Labuhanbatu Regency

2024-01-25T07:04:14+00:00

The policy of the Labura District Government plays a crucial role in overseeing and facilitating development in the region. The area can effectively and sustainably manage its development when complemented by a well-crafted RPJM (Regional Medium-Term Development Plan) and efficient organizational roles. The purpose of this study is to elaborate on the contribution of the Social Welfare Office to the empowerment of district communities. North Labuhanbatu Regency, NA IX-X. Obstacles to this program are usually found in remote locations, which may make it difficult for the Social Welfare Office to help those in need and strengthen communities in the NA IX-X District of North Labuhanbatu Regency. Qualitative data analysis methods such as literature review, interviews, and observations were used in this research approach. The study's findings suggest that, in line with community empowerment theory, they will help facilitate community participation to increase resource capacity. However, due to poor coordination, the role of the Social Welfare Office as a stakeholder in community empowerment for poverty alleviation, including planning, data collection, and assistance, is not optimal in fulfilling its obligations. Data collection of Family Hope Program recipients needs to be corrected on target in all local governments.

Development of the Creative Economy of the Village Karang Taruna Community Based on YouTubers and Microstokers

2024-01-21T07:13:04+00:00

The background to this work is that although 90% of Nglarangan village youth have access to smartphones and are involved in social media, most still face obstacles in finding work that suits their potential and interests. This service aims to revitalize the post-COVID-19 economy by empowering the young generation in Nglarangan Village, Kauman District, and Ponorogo Regency by creating YouTube content. This service method uses the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, which includes stages; identify assets, plan, and dream. Data collection techniques are done through interviews, observation, and documentation. The analysis technique compares the results of previous services with the same theme and with relevant theoretical studies. The result of this mentoring work is that this training not only opens up new job opportunities but also increases the income level in Nglarangan Village. By utilizing the digital landscape, Nglarangan Village is an example of an innovative economic revival after the pandemic. The younger generation's proficiency in using YouTube and the Microstoker platform generates economic prospects and fosters solidarity and creativity among Karang Taruna members. Apart from individual benefits, this initiative also positively impacts the village's image and contributes to local economic growth. Nglarangan Village is an inspiring model illustrating how creative economic empowerment, centered on digital platforms, can bring positive transformation after the challenges of the pandemic.

Government Strategy in Reducing Stunting Rate for the People of North Labuhanbatu Regency towards Zero Stunting

2024-01-25T01:53:08+00:00

This problem is one of the problems that has an impact on the development and improvement of the younger generation. The absence of energy and protein in a long enough period of time will cause inhibition of growth and development in infants. This research aims to find out the strategies implemented by the North Labuhanbatu Regency government in the process of reducing stunting rates and how to overcome them. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. Research data was obtained from interviews and observations. The data analysis carried out was taken from several stunting cases that have occurred and looked at the social situation and conditions in the field. The results of this research show that there are still many cases of stunting occurring in North Labuhanbatu Regency, especially among toddlers, pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding mothers, prospective brides, and grooms. The main causes of stunting are nutritional, health and environmental disorders. This has become the concern of the North Labuhanbatu Regency government in the process of targeting a reduction in the stunting rate towards zero stunting by 2024. Apart from that, the government will carry out eight convergence actions to reduce stunting in each district/city.

Modular System Recirculating Aquarium Management for Sustainable Ornamental Coral Production

2024-02-01T08:55:21+00:00

Indonesian waters have potential ornamental coral resources in South Sulawesi waters, especially in Karanrang Island, which still need to be optimally utilized by the fishing community. The main objective of this community service is to increase the understanding and skills of the community in managing coral transplantation in situ and caring for them in an environmentally friendly modular system aquarium based on re-circulation. Adopting the ABCD (Asset-Based Community Development) method, this approach begins with the identification of local assets, including the expertise and skills of the karanrang island community. Subsequently, capacity building is carried out by utilizing these assets, and the community is actively involved in the planning and implementation process. Results included increased community knowledge on technological innovations of modular circulation systems holding aquarium design at the household scale and post-harvesting of coral transplant farming products for holding in aquariums. This process contributed to the development of the local ornamental coral sector, empowered the community, and opened up product marketing opportunities at both local and international levels.

Model of Assistance in Managing Halal Certificates for MSMEs as A Form of Maximization of the Ministry of Religion's Sound Governance Function

2024-02-06T12:48:39+00:00

The implementation of Minister of Religious Affairs Regulation Number 20 of 2021 has required MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in North Sumatra to make products that comply with Islamic law or are halal-certified. This research aims to make the halal assistance process for all MSME actors in North Sumatra take place using an ideal and standard mentoring model so that it does not only rely on work procedures and training experience from BPJPH for LP3H UMSU Halal Center halal companions. The method used in this community service is community-based Research (CBR) using a forum group discussion (FGD) approach in training and mentoring. This method is equipped with a borg and gall approach, which has been refined into five stages. The implementation of FGDs on the application of conceptual models that have produced theoretical models, the stages of applying theoretical models on small and large scales, and finally, product evaluation using the N-Gain test to see whether the resulting product is effective. The results of this study reveal that the mentoring model requires halal assistants to supervise MSME actors when processing halal certificates so that negative verbal excesses can be avoided and successful MSME actors can be monitored for business development and consistency in producing halal products. This research product is effective through the N-Gain test

Youth Organization Empowerment through Creative Entrepreneurship Business in the Village

2024-02-11T04:43:03+00:00

One of the youth groups that has a strategic role in village development is Youth Organization. This service aims to analyze youth empowerment through creative entrepreneurship in the village (district). This service method uses the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) or participatory approach, including training, mentoring, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Implementation starts from coordination, activity socialization, activity implementation phase, program sustainability, and report preparation, to monitoring and evaluation. The results of this service are Creative Business Training, which has been carried out in a blinded manner, producing outputs in the form of the growth of a creative entrepreneurial spirit, new products typical of the people of the Dekai District of Papua, handbooks, training modules, progress reports, final reports, of course, this is expected to have a principle of usefulness.

Empowering Social Studies Education: The Role of M-learning in Fostering Motivation and Well-being

2024-02-19T12:36:06+00:00

Mobile learning (m-learning) offers new possibilities for enhancing motivation and well-being in social studies education. This literature review synthesizes current research on using mobile technologies in K-12 and higher education social studies contexts. Systematic searches yielded 37 empirical studies that were analyzed. Findings indicate emerging interest in m-learning for active learning opportunities leveraging mobile affordances. Student motivation may be increased through engagement, personalization, and bridging formal/informal learning. Well-being can potentially improve via reduced anxiety, social connections, and flow states. However, equitable access, teacher training, privacy, assessment, and curriculum integration require consideration. Gradual implementation, aligning activities to objectives, and promoting digital citizenship are advised. More rigorous research is needed to establish impacts on higher-order thinking and competencies. Harnessed effectively, mobile devices may reinvigorate social studies by connecting school to students’ lives.

Empowerment and Assistance for Mosque Management to Create a Regional Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) for the Ruhama Takengon Grand Mosque

2024-04-05T13:34:18+00:00

Mosques are places where Muslims gather. Since the time of Rasulullah saw., mosques have been the basis for the development of Islam. However, currently, most mosques only function as places of worship, because mosque management is less than optimal and lacks innovation. Therefore, as academics with an Islamic education background, we strive to empower and assist mosque management. The location of the dedication is the Great Ruhama Takengon mosque. This service aims to empower and assist mosque management to realize the Great Ruhama Takengon Mosque as a UPTD Mosque. The service method is carried out using Participation Action Research (PAR) and participant observation in the sense that the service member is directly involved in the activity and becomes a resource person in the group discussion forum (FGD), as well as the service member being the perpetrator of the activity. The results of the service show that the mentoring program is very beneficial for the formation of the UPTD of the Ruhama Takengon Grand Mosque and needs to continue and even be improved until the issuance of the UPTD Decree from the Regent of Central Aceh

Gender Mainstreaming in Natural Disaster Management: Study of Planning for Strengthening Women's Capacity Against Disasters in Bantul District

2024-03-07T01:43:38+00:00

Planning to strengthen women's capacity to deal with disasters in Bantul Regency is one of the main factors in this research. Because women are ultimately categorized as a vulnerable group, this vulnerability is caused by women's lack of knowledge about disasters. This research aims to analyze plans to strengthen women's capacity to deal with natural disasters in Bantul Regency. This research uses Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) methods supported by primary and secondary data using Vos Viewer analysis. Secondary data documents the activities provided by BPBD for women's groups. This research uses data analysis techniques with data reduction, presentation, and conclusion. This research also shows that there are positive steps provided by BPBD to women's groups so that they can participate in strengthening women's capacity to face disasters. Based on research findings, the Bantul Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) plans to strengthen women's capacity to deal with disasters by providing socialization about disasters and disaster simulations to women's groups.

Communication Barriers to Sustainable Utilization of Coconut Waste in Gedebage Main Market Bandung

2024-03-13T14:58:57+00:00

Coconut waste, a largely untapped resource, holds immense potential for efficient utilization. However, this commodity's current production has yet to generate significant added value as coconuts are primarily used for coconut oil, and the fiber is often discarded as waste. This service research identifies challenges and communication barriers in using coconut dregs at the Gedebage Main Market, Bandung City. By employing the Community Research (CBR) service method through Forum Group Discussions (FGD), we aim to collaborate with the community to explore various approaches to the issues they face. Data was collected through a qualitative approach, including in-depth interviews, field observations, and literature studies. The service research findings reveal several challenges in utilizing coconut waste, such as infrastructure problems, licensing constraints, and the need for better-trained human resources. Meanwhile, communication obstacles faced include technical obstacles, namely the lack of accompanying staff or communicators who carry out outreach and provide information on the potential use of coconut dregs to the community. Technological obstacles include the unavailability of the required modern coconut waste processing machines. Institutional obstacles include unclear roles and responsibilities of the parties involved and the need for coordination between stakeholders in utilizing coconut waste. Your active participation and support are crucial in overcoming these obstacles and realizing the full potential of coconut waste.

Training and Empowerment of Marunda Coastal Communities regarding Introduction to Types and Planting of Mangroves in North Jakarta

2024-03-26T00:49:12+00:00

Changes in coastal land use can affect the condition of coastal ecosystems, including mangrove ecosystems which are typical vegetation in coastal areas. Mangrove ecosystems are only left in certain highly protected areas or planted on the edge of ponds bordering beaches or rivers to prevent abrasion. The thinning of mangrove forests in the coastal area of Marunda, North Jakarta makes it easy for sea water to enter residential areas. The reduction in mangrove land in the coastal area of North Jakarta has an impact on decreasing the environmental quality of the coastal area. This environmental community service activity aims to encourage awareness of the coastal environment which must be pursued by all levels of society, including the academic community, especially students and lecturers. The method for implementing this activity is collaboration and participation of local communities that the community around Marunda is involved in environmental conservation activities through the introduction of mangrove planting. Their introduction to the environment and its preservation can start from efforts to repair environmental damage itself. This service activity is an example of real implementation to overcome this problem. As a result of this activity, the community can introduce the types of mangrove plants as well as provide public learning for each generation regarding involvement in preserving the coastal environment for each future generation to take a role in protecting the environment and saving generations from ecological disasters in the future.

Collaborative Governance in the Implementation of E-Voting: A Study of District Elections in Sleman Regency

2024-03-26T01:13:57+00:00

The research is to look at collaboration in the implementation E-voting system in Sleman Regency. The election of Village Heads using an E-voting system is something new for the community. The problem is focused on the collaboration sector between stakeholders in the Village Head Election in Banyuraden District, Sleman Regency. This research aims to see the form of collaboration between the Field Technical Personnel and General Technical Personnel in the implementation of the Village Head Election at Banyuraden Sub Governance theory used as a reference. The research is to use qualitative research methods and descriptive analysis techniques. The instrument used is data collection obtained from the results of Primar and Second data. Primary data was obtained from interviews with Sleman Regency Community and Village Empowerment Service, Field Technical Officers, and general Technical Officers, and Secondary data was obtained from research journals, news, and several written sources that support this research. This study concluded that the collaboration created had an impact on the course of village head elections in Sleman Regency, especially in Banyuraden district.

Empowering Coastal Women Tourism Business Actors Based on Bank Indonesia's Go Digital Application in Kupang City

2024-03-28T22:41:22+00:00

Student-based community service for female coastal culinary entrepreneurs in the tourism sector at Warna Beach, Kupang City is carried out because economically they are the group of business actors most vulnerable to the impact of Covid 19. This service activity aims to provide solutions based on situation analysis through socialization, training, and mentoring. e-financing, e-Payment, e-commerce, Go Digital Bank Indonesia in order to maintain the sustainability of MSMEs and in the long term it is hoped that it can encourage sustainable marine tourism. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR). The output target is to increase the knowledge and skills of 16 tourism business partners in using digital applications so that they are able to compete on a local scale. This service activity supports the achievement of main work indicators with a focus on serving the MBKM era on the use of digital technology, sustainability of the green economy, and encouraging the revival of the tourism sector. The achievement of this activity is that 16 partners have been able to carry out digital financial management using the SI APIK application. 16 Partners already have Facebook accounts, WA for business, Grab food, and Open Warung. These accounts have been used to conduct online marketing for each partner. Achieved 50% use of non-cash payments due to problems with several unbanked partners.

Participatory Action in Optimizing the Operational Curriculum of Educational Units containing the Profile of Pancasila and Rahmatan lil Alamin

2024-04-03T23:26:04+00:00

The essential need for character education development in the Operational Curriculum of Educational Units (KOSP) at SDN 3 Pagentan and SDN 2 Wonorejo is evident. However, the existing KOSP documents, initially adapted from another school due to a lack of knowledge in KOSP development, do not fully align with the characteristics and needs of the school community. This service empowers teachers in both schools to enhance their understanding of KOSP and develop documents enriched with the Strengthening Project for the Profile of Pancasila-Rahmatan lil Alamin Students (P5-RA), considering each school's unique characteristics and needs. Using a participatory action research (PAR) approach, the service involves problem identification, analysis, action preparation, program socialisation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. The instruments include tests and assessment rubrics, revealing a significant improvement in teachers' knowledge of KOSP, with scores increasing from 71 to 80 in the moderate category. The service activities also produce a grand design of character integrated into KOSP documents enriched with P5-RA, developed by teachers in both schools based on their unique characteristics and needs. In summary, this service positively impacts teachers' knowledge and optimises the availability of KOSP documents enriched with P5-RA as guidelines for strengthening character education in schools.

Mengatasi Hambatan dalam Menyusui untuk Para Ibu

2024-04-03T23:49:37+00:00

Breastfeeding is an effort made by the mother to be able to provide the best nutrition for her baby. It's just that in their practice there are a number of obstacles they face and it's not uncommon for mothers to stop breastfeeding because they can't overcome these obstacles. The purpose of this community service is to understand breastfeeding mothers how to overcome these obstacles and the hope is to provide exclusive breastfeeding. The methods used in the direct approach are surveys, lectures/counseling, discussions and evaluations. The results of this activity breastfeeding mothers can find out how to overcome obstacles in the breastfeeding process and practice it in everyday life

Community Assistance in Understanding the Marriage Age Limit Law

2024-04-05T00:00:09+00:00

Changes in the minimum age for marriage regulated in Law Number 16 of 2019 have significantly impacted the number of applications for marriage dispensation in North Sulawesi. This service aims to carry out educational activities so that the public understands Law Number 16 of 2019 concerning Marriage Limits. Metode pengabdian ini menggunakan Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) atau pendekatan partisipatif, meliputi pelatihan, pendampingan, dan kolaborasi dengan pemangku kepentingan terkait. Implementasinya dimulai dari koordinasi, sosialisasi kegiatan, tahap pelaksanaan kegiatan, keberlanjutan program, penyusunan laporan, hingga monitoring dan evaluasi. The result of this service is that the socialization runs smoothly with a team that expands the target of this socialization to include teenagers, namely students and parents of teenage children. The efforts made by the service team are to provide an understanding of the impacts of underage marriage. This is very important to do considering the condition of society, where child marriages are increasing day by day.

Sosialisasi Penerapan Kontekstual Konsep Matematika dalam Ibadah Salat di SMP Ibnu Khaldun, Banda Aceh

2024-04-05T00:18:35+00:00

Prayer can serve as a valuable component of mathematical education, especially in Islamic schools, based on the constructivist learning theory. Utilizing community-based research methods, such as action and participatory research, fosters self-awareness and conflict resolution. Through prayer, students can engage in mathematical concepts like counting and multiplication by observing actions like bows and prostrations. Media supplements, such as a ball count, can enhance learning. Contextual notions of school mathematics are evident in prayer, such as adding and multiplying natural numbers, understanding sets, arithmetic sequences, and geometry concepts like lines, angles, and parallelism. For instance, the number of prayer units illustrates adding natural numbers, while the tahajjud prayer exemplifies multiples of two. Moreover, the congregation's rows during group prayer demonstrate line segments and parallel lines, while the standing position showcases various angles. These connections highlight the relationship between prayer and mathematics, offering unique insights into both disciplines. Integrating prayer into mathematical education not only enriches students' understanding but also fosters a holistic approach to learning.

Community Service Program to Increase the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Organic Fertilizer from Goat Faeces in Wonorejo Village, Baluran National Park Buffer Zone

2024-04-09T08:02:12+00:00

The Community Service Program was carried out in Wonorejo Village, Banyuputih District, Situbondo. The program implementer is a Community Service team and students participating in MMD 1000 Villages in 2023 funded by MMD 1000 Villages Grant Universitas Brawijaya. The target recipients of the program are members of the Soponyono Kendal farmers group that produces organic fertilizer and the purpose of the program was to aid facilities and training for effective organic fertilizers processing acivities. The methods used are Focus Group Discussion, hybrid extension, providing modules, providing production advice, and assistance in making NIB/BIN (Business Identification Number) as legalization of business production. The result is that the program has succeeded in achieving the planned output target. Moreover, this activity is also able to involve the village government and BABINSA (Bintara Pembina Desa/Village Development Officer).

Culture and Community in Agri-Tourism: Contributions of Cultural and Creative Resources to Strawberry Tourism

2024-04-09T08:12:29+00:00

Agritourism is currently thriving as many modern visitors favor returning to rural nature over visiting metropolitan destinations. This evolving tendency might stoke locals' enthusiasm to start and develop agri-based tourism by using their farms, gardens, and other physical natural assets for both primary and secondary employment, such as by opening their properties up as agri-tourism destinations. These activities may improve the local population's ability to support themselves and their well-being as tourism has the potential to have multiplier effects. The growth of agritourism, however, might not be entirely dependent on a destination's natural or environmental resources. By using its cultural potential, it can instead be strengthened. The purpose of the research is to investigate how culture and community creativity can improve agritourism. The study is carried out at Lumbung Strawberry Tourism in Batu, Malang. The study finds that culture, when combined with natural resources, may support the growth of agritourism by enhancing the ethno-authenticity of the destination, highlighting its distinctiveness, communicating it, fostering locals' creativity, fostering innovation, boosting its popularity, and facilitating marketing. Along with utilizing its local rural agriculture, Lumbung Strawberry embraces the current of digital culture by creating destination Instagram accounts and offering locations for taking selfies and pictures.