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STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPING THE EMPOWERMENT AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN SEAFOOD PROCESSORS THROUGH THE SYNERGY OF RELIGIOSITY AND SOCIAL FACTORS

Hayati, Feb Amni, Fajarini, Ulfa, Maman, U.
Abstract: Women engaged in marine product processing play a crucial role in the national fisheries value chain, yet this strategic contribution has not been matched with formal recognition, access to resources, or decent welfare levels.… evels. This study aims to analyze the influence of religiosity and social factors on the empowerment and welfare of marine product processing women at the National Fisheries Port (PPN) Karangantu, Serang City, Banten, as well as to formulate a development strategy based on the synergy of these two factors. This research employs a mixed-methods approach with a sequential explanatory design, combining quantitative methods through PLS-SEM analysis on 235 respondents, and qualitative methods through in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The results show that religiosity and social factors have a positive and significant effect on women’s empowerment, which in turn impacts welfare improvement across economic, social, and psychological dimensions. Findings also reveal that religious values which currently focus mainly on ritual aspects, alongside patriarchal social norms, serve as key barriers; meanwhile, community support and the integration of religious values into economic activities act as major reinforcing factors. Based on SWOT analysis, this study proposes strategies for strengthening local value-based institutions, integrating empowerment programs with religious activities, and advocating for policies that support coastal women. This research contributes new insights by presenting an integrated model of religiosity and social dimensions in the empowerment of women in the fisheries sector, an area that has not been widely explored in previous studies.

ANALISIS PERAMALAN (FORECASTING) PENJUALAN DALAM MENENTUKAN STRATEGI BISNIS TOKO SEMBAKO ALAUDIN

Atarwaman, Rita J D, Amahoru, Nur Hikmah Helida, Rahmadani, Dira, Slamat, Ayumna, Ruyani, Wa, Helaha, Stevanya Sandra, Rehalat, Elis Mutia, Halamury, Anita
Abstract: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan peramalan (forecasting) penjualan pada Toko Sembako Alaudin yang berlokasi di Pasar Rumah Tiga, Teluk Ambon, serta bagaimana hasil peramalan tersebut digunakan dalam… menentukan strategi bisnis. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi data penjualan toko selama periode Januari hingga Desember 2025. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Toko Sembako Alaudin belum menerapkan metode peramalan secara sistematis dan masih mengandalkan pengalaman serta intuisi pemilik dalam menentukan jumlah stok barang. Pola penjualan menunjukkan tren peningkatan menjelang hari besar keagamaan dan akhir tahun, namun belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal untuk perencanaan strategi pengadaan barang. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan penerapan metode peramalan sederhana berbasis data historis penjualan guna mendukung pengambilan keputusan bisnis yang lebih akurat dan efisien.

PERAN KESADARAN SPIRITUAL DAN ETIKA LINGKUNGAN DALAM PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH DI PANTAI MARTHAFONS

Atarwaman, Rita J D, Zahra, Zahra, Nusaaly, Veni Adriana, Billah, Riska Salsa, Rumodar, Najla Nazia, Rahmadani, Dira, Efendi, Rafika Eka Devi, Taniwel, Rahel Falensya
Abstract: Penumpukan sampah di kawasan wisata pesisir masih menjadi permasalahan lingkungan yang serius karena berdampak terhadap kualitas ekologi, kesehatan masyarakat, kenyamanan pengunjung, dan keberlanjutan aktivitas wisata lokal.… kal. Pantai Marthafons yang terletak di Desa Poka, Kecamatan Teluk Ambon, Kota Ambon, merupakan salah satu kawasan wisata pesisir yang menghadapi persoalan sampah secara berulang akibat aktivitas pengunjung, limbah rumah tangga, serta sampah kiriman yang terbawa arus laut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran kesadaran spiritual dan etika lingkungan dalam membentuk perilaku masyarakat terhadap pengelolaan sampah di Pantai Marthafons. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi langsung dan wawancara semi-terstruktur dengan informan kunci yang memahami kondisi lingkungan pantai. Data dianalisis melalui reduksi data, klasifikasi temuan, interpretasi, dan penarikanklasifikasi temuan, interpretasi, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesadaran spiritual mendorong sebagian masyarakat memandang pelestarian lingkungan sebagai tanggung jawab moral dan religius terhadap ciptaan Tuhan. Etika lingkungan juga memperkuat kesadaran masyarakat untuk tidak membuang sampah sembarangan dan berpartisipasi dalam kegiatan pembersihan pantai. Namun, pengelolaan sampah masih terkendala oleh keterbatasan fasilitas, partisipasi masyarakat yang belum merata, serta sampah kiriman dari arus laut. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa kesadaran spiritual dan etika lingkungan dapat menjadi modal sosial penting dalam memperkuat pengelolaan sampah pesisir secara berkelanjutan.

PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PENGEMBANGAN TAMAN APOTEK HIDUP BERBASIS TANAMAN OBAT KELUARGA (TOGA) SEBAGAI SARANA EDUKASI KESEHATAN DI DESA KUBU I, KECAMATAN PEKAITAN, KABUPATEN ROKAN HILIR

Khoiri, M. Amrul, Aldiza, Dafa, Anggraini, Diva, Usmayanti, Kamelia Ayu, Zahra, Jihan habibatus, Syani, Bekti Rahayu, Lestari, Putri Syachhilda, Safitri, Amelia, Rahma, Siti, Nabihah, Nisrina Medri, Khatimah, Khusnul, Fayadh, M. Farhan
Abstract: Keterbatasan pemanfaatan lahan pekarangan di Desa Kubu I yang didominasi kawasan kelapa sawit mendorong dilaksanakannya program pengabdian masyarakat berbasis Tanaman Obat Keluarga (TOGA). Program ini bertujuan mengoptimalkan… alkan potensi pekarangan produktif sebagai sarana edukasi kesehatan dan pemenuhan kebutuhan obat tradisional keluarga. Metode pelaksanaan menerapkan pendekatan Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) melalui survei potensi, konsolidasi bibit warga secara swadaya, gotong royong pembersihan lahan, hingga sosialisasi interaktif berbasis experiential learning di SDN 004 Desa Kubu I. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan keberhasilan pembangunan Taman Apotek Hidup Percontohan sebagai laboratorium hidup yang dimanfaatkan sebagai media pembelajaran dan praktik langsung. Keberadaan kebun contoh ini terbukti meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa dan warga sekolah mengenai pemanfaatan tanaman herbal, sekaligus memicu antusiasme masyarakat untuk mereplikasi gerakan penanaman TOGA di pekarangan rumah masing-masing. Kesimpulannya, sinergi partisipatif ini secara efektif mewujudkan kemandirian kesehatan berbasis kearifan lokal serta mendukung pencapaian Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 15, dan 17 secara berkelanjutan.

The PEMANFAATAN SAMPAH ORGANIK DENGAN METODE KOMPOSTER GALON TUMPUK

Pinaria, Yeanly, Karuntu, Rilya Patricia Esther, Angow, Imanuel, Moningka, Marselino, Wongkar, Alya, Gandawari, Meylani, Umboh, Joy
Abstract: Sampah organik merupakan komponen terbesar dalam timbulan sampah perkotaan di Indonesia, termasuk di Kota Tomohon. Permasalahan utama adalah rendahnya pemilahan sampah organik dari rumah tangga, sehingga menambah beban Tempat… empat Pembuangan Akhir (TPA). Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat, khususnya peserta lansia Prolanis di Puskesmas Matani, dalam mengolah sampah organik rumah tangga menjadi produk bernilai seperti kompos dan pupuk cair melalui metode komposter galon tumpuk. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyebaran kuesioner kepada 53 peserta, diikuti edukasi dan demonstrasi praktik pengolahan sampah organik. Hasil kuesioner menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas peserta tidak mengalami kendala signifikan dalam menggunakan komposter, dengan kendala terbanyak adalah “belum mencoba” (2 responden). Rata-rata panjang jawaban kendala adalah 2,82 ± 0,88 kata, sedangkan saran peserta beragam dengan rata-rata panjang 4,19 ± 2,16 kata, yang menekankan perlunya edukasi berkelanjutan, peningkatan fasilitas, serta dukungan pemerintah. Kebaruan dari kegiatan ini terletak pada fokusnya terhadap kelompok lansia yang selama ini jarang dijadikan sasaran dalam program pengolahan sampah, namun terbukti mampu menerima inovasi teknologi sederhana. Kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan berbasis komunitas dapat mendukung kebijakan pemerintah Kota Tomohon dalam pengurangan sampah organik.

RELEVANSI NILAI TASAWUF DALAM MEMBANGUN KESADARAN LINGKUNGAN MAHASISWA MUSLIM CHINA DI ERA MODERN

Analisa, Suci, Fianingtyas, Mawarda Alistina, Chamami, M. Rikza
Abstract: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis relevansi nilai-nilai tasawuf dalam membangun kesadaran lingkungan mahasiswa Muslim China di UIN Walisongo Semarang. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode… wawancara mendalam terhadap mahasiswa Muslim China. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa memahami tasawuf sebagai ajaran yang membentuk ketenangan batin, kesederhanaan, rasa syukur, dan tanggung jawab dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Nilai-nilai tersebut berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan melalui perilaku hemat sumber daya, mengurangi pemborosan, serta mengendalikan sikap konsumtif. Penelitian juga menemukan bahwa gaya hidup modern memiliki pengaruh ganda terhadap kepedulian lingkungan. Di satu sisi, perkembangan teknologi dan informasi dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan lingkungan, namun di sisi lain budaya konsumtif berpotensi mendorong perilaku yang kurang ramah lingkungan. Oleh karena itu, tasawuf memiliki relevansi sebagai landasan moral dan spiritual dalam membangun kesadaran lingkungan yang berkelanjutan di kalangan mahasiswa Muslim China.

The Influence of Cash Conversion Cycle, Company Size, and Leverage on Company Profitability

Putra, Afif Raihan Andika, Muharam, Harjum
Abstract: This study discusses the optimization of a company's financial performance through working capital management and capital structure policies. To increase profitability (ROA), companies require efficient cash conversion cycle… ycle management and optimal funding supported by internal company characteristics. The research problem proposed is to determine how to achieve increased profitability in an automotive distributor company through the efficiency factors of Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC), Firm Size (Firm Size), Leverage (DER), and historical profitability factors (ROA_Lag). The sample of this study is the financial statements of PT New Ratna Motor (Nasmoco Group) in Semarang City for the 2021-2024 period, which were transformed into quarterly data (N=16). The results of data analysis indicate that this research model has a good level of feasibility (goodness of fit) with the ability to explain variations in profitability (Adjusted R Square) of 78.1% and successfully overcome autocorrelation interference. Simultaneously, there is a strong relationship between the independent variables and the company's profit movements. Partially, the Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) variable is proven to have a negative and significant effect on profitability, while the Firm Size and Leverage variables have not shown a significant effect at the 95% confidence level.  

Business Mentoring as Experiential Learning through the BRIDGE Model

Ramli, Rahmat, Rosalina, Sylvia Sari
Abstract: The persistent gap between theoretical instruction and real-world practice remains a critical challenge in business education, particularly in contexts involving Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Experiential… learning has been promoted as a pedagogical response to this challenge; however, many initiatives lack structured frameworks that integrate student learning with meaningful community engagement. This study examines the implementation of the BRIDGE model (Build, Reach, Discover, Grow, and Elevate) as a structured business mentoring approach grounded in experiential learning principles. Using a qualitative participatory action research design, the study involved 15 undergraduate business students and five MSMEs in Semarang City, Indonesia. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, reflective journals, and program documentation, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that the BRIDGE model facilitates deep experiential learning by enabling students to connect theoretical concepts with contextual business realities, while simultaneously generating instrumental and symbolic benefits for MSME partners. Despite limitations related to program duration, the model demonstrates strong potential as a feasible and transferable framework for experiential business education in emerging economy contexts.

Culinary Innovation Made from Oyster Mushroom: The Process of Mentoring and Nugget Creation as a Business Opportunity for Local MSMEs

Febriyani, Rika, Hamka, Sahiruddin
Abstract: Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are agricultural commodities with high economic value with good nutritional content. Its cultivation in Jumantoro Village, Jumapolo District, Karanganyar Regency, has great potential… l because it is supported by suitable natural conditions. However, farmers and MSMEs still face obstacles in the use of manual equipment and less than optimal marketing, so product innovation is needed to increase the added value and competitiveness of oyster mushrooms in the market. As a solution, a mentoring program was introduced with the culinary innovation of oyster mushroom nuggets. This activity includes surveys and interviews with MSMEs, transfer of cultivation knowledge, and production practices. Nuggets were chosen because their texture resembles chicken meat, making them an economical and healthy food alternative. Production is carried out at the MSME's Mushroom House with a systematic method to ensure quality. The results of the mentoring showed a positive response from MSMEs and the community, both in terms of economy and product acceptance. In addition to increasing local income, this program also provides direct experience for students in understanding mushroom cultivation and processing. By optimizing local potential, innovation in processed oyster mushroom products can be a sustainable strategy in supporting village economic growth.

The Determinants Analysis of Exchange Rate Volatility of Rupiah Towards Indonesian Oil and Gas Import

Palladjarang, Ismail Kadir H, Paddu, Abd Hamid, Reviane, Indraswati Tri Abdi
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the determinants of rupiah exchange rate volatility and its impact on Indonesia's oil and gas imports. The variables observed in this study are economic growth, interest rates, inflation, rupiah… h exchange rate volatility and Indonesia's oil and gas imports. All data used in this study are secondary data obtained from 2005 to 2019 time series recordings obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics, Investing.com and Bank Indonesia. Data were analyzed using the two-stage least squares (2SLS) method in the IBM SPSS Statistics application 23. Based on the analysis results, economic growth was found to have a positive effect and interest rates had a positive effect. negative and significant impact on oil and gas imports due to fluctuations in the rupee exchange rate. Although inflation is negatively correlated, there is no significant impact on oil and gas imports through fluctuations in the rupee exchange rate.