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Kebijakan Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Malang dalam Pengembangan Industri Pariwisata

Setyanto, Tri Joko, Andin Rusmini
Abstract: Malang Regency is one of the largest regencies in East Java that has unique and diverse tourism potential. Although the tourism potential is large, tourist visits are still not optimal. This is due to the lack of knowledge… ge and understanding of tourists about Malang's tourism potential. The purpose of the research is to find out the strategies and policies of the Malang Regency Government in developing the tourism industry. The research method used is normative legal research with a statutory approach and conceptual approach. The results show that the Malang Regency Government has implemented a number of policies to develop the tourism industry. These policies include the establishment of the Tourism and Culture Office, branding "Malang Regency: The Heart of East Java," promotion through several events, the formation of Sub-district Tourism Partners, and the preparation of the regency tourism development master plan.

Optimizing The Literacy Corner To Increase Maritime Cultural Knowledge In Galesong Baru Village

Khaerunnisa, Ahmad Subair, Nur Amalia
Abstract: This community service program aimed to enhance maritime cultural knowledge in Galesong Baru Village through the optimization of the Literacy Corner. Galesong Baru, known for its rich maritime heritage, faces challenges… in preserving local knowledge and traditions amidst social changes and modernization. To address this issue, the program involved renovating the Literacy Corner, adding relevant educational materials, and conducting various educational activities. These activities included reading sessions, discussions, and workshops focused on maritime culture, as well as involving maritime experts and local leaders to provide in-depth insights. Program evaluation showed a significant increase in maritime cultural knowledge among participants, particularly among the younger generation. Pre- and post-program surveys indicated substantial improvement in understanding maritime traditions, such as boat-making and fishing techniques. The optimized Literacy Corner has become a more active hub, with increased visitation from the community. Support from the village government, local schools, non-governmental organizations, and the local community was crucial to the program's success. This program demonstrates that a participatory and collaborative approach in developing literacy centers can effectively enhance cultural knowledge and engage the community in preserving local heritage. The results of this program are expected to serve as a model for other coastal villages facing similar challenges in cultural preservation

Relevance of Writing English Short Stories in Elevating Children’s Creativity for Elementary Students in Wisma Penjaringan Sari Surabaya

Pasopati, Rommel Utungga, Wijaya, Kusuma, Aprilla, Evania Nur, Camilla, Myrilla Shafa, Hidayat, Sanjaya Ahmad, Hizbullah, Akmal Dafa
Abstract: This article explains the importance of writing short stories for children, especially to uplift their creativity to socio-cultural circumstances. This writing is based on community service done to elementary students in… Wisma Penjaringan Sari, Rungkut, Surabaya from 2023 to 2024. Children's creativity has the potential to promote knowledge of individuals, societies, and cultures in everyday life as explained by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. One of the ways to improve creativity is writing short stories to explore their understanding of surroundings altogether with to uplift their language skills. Through explorative approach in qualitative research, this paper emphasizes writing short stories as a means to build children’s awareness of their potentials, surroundings, and imaginations. Those aspects are needed to cultivate the growth of knowledge to face both formal and informal education. Moreover, ethical aspects could be widened so that children could always appreciate anything that they had, have, and will have. In conclusion, writing short stories for children is crucial to elevate their creativity in formal education and usual everyday life.

METODE SAW PENENTUAN TEMPAT PRAKERIN UNTUK SISWA JURUSAN PERBANKAN DI SMK NEGERI 3 TANJUNGBALAI

Susanti, Riski, Nurwati, Nurwati, Rahayu, Elly
Abstract: Abstract: SMK Negeri 3 Perhotelan dan Tata Boga in Tanjung Balai, North Sumatra, under the Ministry of Education and Culture, aims to provide quality education through Industrial Work Practice (PRAKERIN). However, the school… hool faces challenges in selecting PRAKERIN locations related to costs, distance, and the imbalance between the number of available placements and students. To address this, the study uses the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method to design a decision support system. This method assigns weights based on specific criteria for each alternative, through steps such as determining criteria, assigning weights, rating suitability, normalization, and final normalization. The goal of the study is to assist SMK Negeri 3 Tanjungbalai in selecting PRAKERIN locations that meet the established criteria and ranking the alternatives based on those criteria. This way, the school can choose the most suitable PRAKERIN placements for its students. The results of system testing using the SAW method show the top 10 alternatives out of 16 available options, with the highest values as recommendations: A15 (1,000), A14 (0,896), A16 (0,813), A10 (0.718), A13 (0.729), A3 (0.708), A11 (0.698), A4 (0.25), A2 (0.604) dan A10 (0,594).The alternatives with the highest values are considered the most suitable and are prioritized as recommended PRAKERIN locations. Keywords: industrial practice; saw; spk; smk Abstrak: SMK Negeri 3 Perhotelan dan Tata Boga di Tanjung Balai, Sumatera Utara, yang berada di bawah Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, bertujuan memberikan pendidikan berkualitas melalui Praktek Kerja Industri (PRAKERIN). Namun, sekolah menghadapi tantangan dalam pemilihan tempat PRAKERIN terkait biaya, jarak, dan ketidakseimbangan antara jumlah tempat dan siswa. Untuk mengatasi hal ini, penelitian menggunakan metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) untuk merancang sistem pendukung keputusan. Metode ini memberikan bobot berdasarkan kriteria tertentu pada setiap alternatif, melalui langkah-langkah penentuan kriteria, pemberian bobot, penilaian kecocokan, normalisasi, dan normalisasi akhir. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk membantu SMK Negeri 3 Tanjungbalai dalam memilih tempat PRAKERIN yang sesuai dengan kriteria yang ditetapkan dan meranking alternatif berdasarkan kriteria tersebut. Dengan demikian, sekolah dapat memilih tempat PRAKERIN yang paling sesuai dengan kebutuhan siswa. Hasil uji sistem menggunakan metode SAW menunjukkan 10 alternatif teratas dari 16 yang tersedia, dengan nilai tertinggi sebagai rekomendasi: A15 (1,000), A14 (0,896), A16 (0,813), A10 (0.718), A13 (0.729), A3 (0.708), A11 (0.698), A4 (0.25), A2 (0.604) dan A10 (0,594). Alternatif dengan nilai tertinggi dianggap paling sesuai dan diprioritaskan sebagai rekomendasi tempat PRAKERIN. Kata kunci: prakerin; saw; spk; smk

EFEKTIFITAS APLIKASI INSPEKTA DALAM PENINGKATAN BUDAYA K3 DI PLN ULP KISARAN

Sukoco, Duwi Irpan, Puariesthaufani, Achmad
Abstract: Abstract: Enhancing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) culture is of paramount importance in industrial settings, especially in energy sectors like PLN. Inspekta, an information technology-based application, has emerged… d as a potential solution to boost awareness and compliance with OHS practices at PLN ULP Kisaran. However, a comprehensive evaluation of this application's effectiveness is still necessary. This research aims to assess the effectiveness of the Inspekta Application in fostering an OHS culture at PLN ULP Kisaran. Utilizing a combined approach of literature review, questionnaire surveys, and statistical analysis, the study collected and analyzed relevant data.The research findings reveal that the implementation of the Inspekta Application has had a positive impact on elevating the OHS culture at PLN ULP Kisaran. Improved employee awareness regarding OHS aspects and more efficient incident reporting stand out as significant outcomes. Statistical analysis also indicates a positive correlation between the utilization of the Inspekta Application and the enhancement of the OHS culture. Based on the research insights, it can be concluded that the Inspekta Application is effective in enhancing the OHS culture at PLN ULP Kisaran. The integration of information technology through such applications holds the potential to mitigate workplace accident risks and foster a safer and healthier working environment.   Keywords: inspekta; ohs culture; workplace safety     Abstrak: Peningkatan budaya Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam lingkungan industri, terutama di sektor energi seperti PT. Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN). Inspekta, sebuah aplikasi berbasis teknologi informasi, telah muncul sebagai solusi potensial untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan kepatuhan terhadap budaya K3 di PT. PLN (Persero). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas Aplikasi Inspekta dalam meningkatkan budaya K3 di PLN ULP Kisaran. Dengan pendekatan kombinasi studi literatur, survei kuesioner, dan analisis statistik, penelitian ini mengumpulkan dan menganalisis data yang relevan. Hasil penelitian baik dari kajian literature, observasi dan wawancara partisipatif menunjukkan bahwa Aplikasi Inspekta mendapat tanggapan positif yang signifikan dengan rata-rata indikator tanggapan diatas 50%, sehingga berdampak dalam memperkuat pemahaman budaya K3 di lingkungan kerja PLN. Penerapan Aplikasi Inspekta juga terbukti membantu dalam mengidentifikasi potensi bahaya K3, mendorong pelaporan bahaya, serta memungkinkan tindakan cepat setelah pelaporan melalui integrasi teknologi informasi guna mengurangi risiko kecelakaan kerja dan menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang lebih aman dan sehat.   Kata Kunci: inspekta; budaya k3; keselamatan kerja

Expert System Identifikasi Penyakit Dan Hama Tanaman Manggis Menggunakan Algoritma Certainty Factor

Mahadi, Iqbal, Lubis, Adi Prijuna, Syafnur, Afdhal
Abstract: Abstract: Mangosteen is a tropical fruit that is widely cultivated in Indonesia. In general, many are honed who cultivate mangosteen fruit, but farmers still experience problems in dealing with pests and diseases of mangosteen,… osteen, to overcome the existing problems, the agricultural extension helps to understand farmers to identify these pests and diseases. The Asahan District Agriculture Office in identifying mangosteen diseases is still done manually because in the limited time mangosteen farmers cannot receive training from unscheduled farmer counseling. So to make it easier to understand in identifying diseases, researchers create an expert system that can build to identify diseases and pests in mangosteen in percentage probability, using a certainty factor algorithm for the application of an effective expert system in overcoming the problem. The accuracy in the calculation process of the certainty factor algorithm is influenced by the selection of the data for the existing symptoms.             Keywords: diseases and pests; mangosteen plants; expert systems; certainty factor.     Abstrak: Buah manggis merupakan buah tropis yang banyak dibudidayakan di Indonesia . pada umumnya diasahan banyak yang membudiadayakan buah manggis, namun petani masih mengalami kendala dalam menagani hama dan penyakit manggis, untuk mengatasi permasalahan permasalahan yang ada, penyuluhan pertanian membantu untuk melakukan pemahaman kepada petani agar dapat mengidentifikasi hama dan penyakit tersebut. Adapun Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Asahan dalam melakukan identifikasi penyakit manggis masih secara manual, karena dalam keterbatasan waktu petani manggis tidak dapat pelatihan dari penyuluhan petani yang tidak terjadwalkan. Maka  untuk mempermudah dalam memahami dalam mengidentifikasi penyakit peneliti membuat sistem pakar yang dapat membangun untuk mengidentifikasi penyakit dan hama pada manggis dalam probabilitas persentasenya, menggunakan algoritma certainty factor untuk penerapan sistem pakar ekfektif dalam mengatasi permasalahannya. Keakuratan dalam proses perhitungan algoritma certainty factor yang dipengaruhi oleh pemilihan data gejala-gejala yang ada.   Kata kunci: penyakit dan hama; tanaman manggis; sistem pakar; certainty factor.

Penentuan Bantuan Buku Perpustakaan Daerah Di Dinas Perpustakaan Dan Kearsipan Kabupaten Asahan Dengan Metode SAW

Ferdana, Wendy Rizki, Efendi, Bachtiar, Christy, Tika
Abstract: Abstract: The library is one of the information centers that is very close and familiar to the community. Apart from the information center, the library is also a source of knowledge, research, and various other services.… . Then process, preserve, maintain and maintain the entire library book collection in order to keep it in good condition, intact, fit for use and not easily damaged and present this information to users for use and empowerment. Along with the increasing participation of the community to assist the government in the implementation of increasing interest and reading culture as well as a source of knowledge, many libraries have been established in the Asahan Regency area. The establishment of regional libraries to accelerate the increase in interest and reading culture as well as a means of sources of knowledge. In achieving the target of developing regional libraries in the region in Asahan Regency, the Library and Archives Office also has a book distribution assistance program, with the target of regional libraries in the Asahan Regency area, which will be targeted as beneficiaries of assistance, and each regional library is not yet known for certain books. what is in demand in each area of Asahan Regency. In selecting libraries and determining the distribution of books that will be donated to the library requires criteria as a comparison for each library in Asahan Regency, so that the distribution of book aid is right on target.             Keywords: Distribution book; SAW Method.     Abstrak: Perpustakaan adalah salah satu pusat informasi yang sangat dekat dan akrab dengan masyarakat. Selain pusat informasi, perpustakaan juga merupakan sumber ilmu pengetahuan, penelitian, serta berbagai layanan jasa lainnya. Seiring dengan meningkatnya peran serta masyarakat untuk membantu pemerintah dalam pelaksanaan peningkatan minat dan budaya baca serta sebagai sarana sumber ilmu pengetahuan, maka telah banyak berdiri perpustakaan di daerah Kabupaten Asahan. Berdirinya perpustakaan daerah untuk mempercepat peningkatan minat dan budaya baca serta sebagai sarana sumber ilmu pengetahuan. Dalam pencapaian target pengembangan perpustakaan daerah di wilayah di Kabupaten Asahan, maka Dinas Perpustakaan dan Arsip juga memiliki program bantuan pemberian buku, dengan sasaran perpustakaan daerah dalam Wilayah Kabupaten Asahan, yang akan ditetapkan menjadi sasaran penerima bantuan, dan setiap perpustakaan daerah belum diketahui secara pasti buku apa saja yang diminati disetiap daerah Kabupaten Asahan. dalam memilih perustakaan dan menentukan distribusi buku yang akan disumbangkan kepada perpustakaan memerlukan kriteria-kriteria sebagai perbandingan setiap perpustakaan yang ada di Kabupaten Asahan, sehingga dalam distribusi bantuan buku tepat sasaran.   Kata kunci: Pemberian Bantuan Buku; Metode SAW.

Penerapan Metode SMA Untuk Peramalan Tingkat Produksi Tanaman Pangan di Dinas Pertanian

Sitorus, Novita Sari, Siagian, Yessica, Aulia, Romy
Abstract: Abstract: Food is the most important foodstuff needed by humans, in addition to consumption, the production of food crops can also be used as a source of business in the economy. This study aims to predict the production… of food crops in the Agriculture Office of Asahan Regency. Based on data on food crop production from 2012 to 2019 at the Asahan District Agriculture Office experienced ups and downs, food crop production sometimes does not meet the consumption of people in Asahan Regency (devisit) and sometimes overproduction (surplus). So far, the Agriculture Office of Asahan Regency has predicted the production of food crops only with estimates so that the results are not accurate. Based on these problems, a proper forecasting system is needed so that it is able to predict the production rate of food crops quickly and accurately. Applications are built using Visual Basic Net 2010 and MySQL databases and use the Single Moving Average method. The results of this study can help the Agriculture Office of Asahan Regency in predicting the amount of food crop production in the next period according to the needs.   Keywords : Forecasting, Production, Food Crops, Single Moving Average     Abstrak: Pangan merupakan bahan makanan paling utama yang di butuhkan oleh manusia, selain untuk dikomsumsi, hasil produksi dari tanamana pangan juga dapat dijadikan sebagai sumber usaha dalam perekonomian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan prediksi produksi tanaman pangan pada Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Asahan. Berdasarkan data produksi tanaman pangan dari tahun 2012 sampai dengan tahun 2019 pada Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Asahan mengalami naik turun, produksi tanaman pangan terkadang tidak memenuhi konsumsi masyarakat di Kabupaten Asahan (devisit) dan terkadang kelebihan produksi (surplus). Selama ini Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Asahan melakukan prediksi produksi tanaman pangan hanya dengan perkiraaan-perkiraan saja sehingga hasilnya tidak akurat. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut maka dibutuhkan sistem peramalan yang tepat sehingga mampu meramalkan tingkat produksi tanaman pangan dengan cepat dan akurat. Aplikasi dibangun menggunakan Visual Basic Net 2010 dan database MySQL serta menggunakan metode Single Moving Average. Hasil dari penelitian ini dapat membantu Dinas Pertanian Kabupaten Asahan dalam memprediksi jumlah produksi tanaman pangan pada periode berikutnya sesuai dengan kebutuhan.   Kata Kunci : Peramalan, Produksi, Tanaman Pangan, Single Moving Average

Cultivating Intercultural Communication Through The Indonesian Language and Cultural Understanding for Misamis University Students

Turistiati, Ade Tuti, Intan Saputri, Apik Anitasari, Saputra , Farrel Ega, Pratama, Dimas Rizky
Abstract: Abstract: This community service aimed to improve participants from Misamis University, Philippines' understanding of Indonesian culture, the Indonesian language and the position of English used in Indonesia. The program… was conducted through two online training sessions via Zoom meetings. The implementation followed five stages: Training Needs Analysis, Planning, Training Implementation, Evaluation, and Documentation. The Training Needs Analysis identified participants’ needs related to Indonesian cultural knowledge. Based on the findings, training materials and learning activities were designed during the planning stage. The implementation stage consisted of interactive sessions introducing Indonesian cultural diversity, traditions, and values. Evaluation was conducted through participant feedback and assessment of learning outcomes, while documentation recorded the entire process and results. The findings demonstrated that the program effectively enhanced participants’ understanding of Indonesian culture. Evaluation results revealed that 92% of participants indicated that they were motivated, felt confident, and developed a positive self-image regarding their understanding and appreciation of Indonesian culture. These results suggest that online cultural training can be an effective way to promote cultural awareness and empower participants to engage more confidently with Indonesian cultural values. Keywords: cultural understanding; indonesian language; intercultural communication; misamis university; philippines.   Abstrak: Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman peserta dari Misamis University mengenai budaya Indonesia, bahasa Indonesia, serta posisi bahasa Inggris yang digunakan di Indonesia. Program ini dilaksanakan melalui dua sesi pelatihan daring menggunakan Zoom Meeting. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan melalui lima tahapan, yaitu: Analisis Kebutuhan Pelatihan (Training Needs Analysis), Perencanaan, Pelaksanaan Pelatihan, Evaluasi, dan Dokumentasi. Tahap Analisis Kebutuhan Pelatihan dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi kebutuhan peserta terkait pengetahuan tentang budaya Indonesia. Berdasarkan hasil analisis tersebut, materi pelatihan dan aktivitas pembelajaran dirancang pada tahap perencanaan. Tahap pelaksanaan terdiri atas sesi-sesi interaktif yang memperkenalkan keberagaman budaya, tradisi, dan nilai-nilai yang dimiliki Indonesia serta bahasa Indonesia. Selanjutnya, evaluasi dilakukan melalui umpan balik peserta dan penilaian hasil belajar, sedangkan dokumentasi digunakan untuk merekam seluruh proses dan hasil kegiatan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa program ini berhasil meningkatkan pemahaman peserta mengenai budaya Indonesia. Hasil evaluasi mengungkapkan bahwa 92% peserta menyatakan termotivasi, merasa lebih percaya diri, serta mengembangkan citra diri yang positif terkait pemahaman dan apresiasi mereka terhadap budaya Indonesia. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan budaya secara daring dapat menjadi metode yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kesadaran budaya serta memberdayakan peserta agar lebih percaya diri dalam memahami dan mengaplikasikan nilai-nilai budaya Indonesia. Kata Kunci: bahasa indonesia; komunikasi antarbudaya; misamis university; pemahaman budaya; philippines

Revitalisasi Pertanian Berkelanjutan Melalui Jagung Komposit Dan Pengolahan Sampah Organik di Nagari Simpang Pasaman

Ekawati, Fitri, Suliansyah, Irfan, Yulistriani, Nurhasanah, Siti, Antika Sari, Yana, Syahputra, Risky, Syarafina, Zhafira
Abstract: Abstract: Nagari Simpang, Pasaman Regency, is an agrarian area where maize is the main commodity, cultivated using conventional practices that rely heavily on hybrid seeds and inorganic fertilizers. In the long term, this… s pattern leads to increased production costs, declining soil fertility, and low added value of agricultural products. In addition, suboptimal household waste management contributes to environmental pollution. This community service program aimed to revitalize a sustainable maize farming system through the integration of composite maize seeds and organic waste processing technology. The program was conducted from July to November 2025, involving approximately 30 farmers. The methods included an initial survey, program socialization, training on organic fertilizer production, establishment of a composite maize demonstration plot, and evaluation using pre-test and post-test. Data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative methods. The results showed an increase in participants’ understanding of composite maize seeds and improved skills in producing organic fertilizer. Higher post-test scores (3-4,2) compared to pre-test (1-2) indicate the effectiveness of the training and mentoring approaches. Additionally, there was an increase in community awareness regarding the utilization of organic waste. This program contributed to enhancing farmers’ capacity and independence and serves as an initial step toward developing a sustainable agriculture system based on local resources. Keywords: composite maize; household waste; community empowerment; sustainable agriculture; organic fertilizer   Abstrak: Nagari Simpang, Kabupaten Pasaman merupakan wilayah agraris dengan komoditas utama jagung yang dikelola secara konvensional dan bergantung pada benih hibrida serta pupuk anorganik. Pola ini dalam jangka panjang menyebabkan peningkatan biaya produksi, penurunan kesuburan tanah, serta rendahnya nilai tambah hasil pertanian. Selain itu, pengelolaan limbah rumah tangga yang belum optimal berdampak pada pencemaran lingkungan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan merevitalisasi sistem pertanian jagung berkelanjutan melalui integrasi benih jagung komposit dan teknologi pengolahan sampah organik. Kegiatan dilaksanakan selama Juli–November 2025 dengan melibatkan ±30 petani. Metode meliputi survei awal, sosialisasi, pelatihan pembuatan pupuk organik, pembuatan demplot jagung komposit, serta evaluasi menggunakan pre-test dan post-test. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman mitra terkait benih jagung komposit serta peningkatan keterampilan dalam memproduksi pupuk organik. Skor post-test yang lebih tinggi (3-4,2) dibandingkan pre-test (1-2) menunjukkan efektivitas metode pelatihan dan pendampingan. Selain itu, terjadi peningkatan kesadaran lingkungan masyarakat terhadap pemanfaatan sampah organik. Kegiatan ini berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan kapasitas dan kemandirian petani serta menjadi langkah awal pengembangan sistem pertanian berkelanjutan berbasis sumber daya lokal. Kata kunci: jagung komposit; limbah rumah tangga; pemberdayaan masyarakat; pertanian berkelanjutan; pupuk organik