Vokatek: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Strengthening Local Residents’ Capacity for Community-Based Environmental Monitoring in the Mining Area of Mimika, Central Papua

2026-06-26T13:23:46+00:00

Mimika Regency, Central Papua, is a socially and ecologically significant area due to its strong connection with mineral mining activities, which require local communities to have adequate environmental literacy and basic monitoring capacity. This community service program aimed to strengthen local residents’ understanding of mining-related environmental risks and improve their ability to conduct simple community-based environmental monitoring. The program was conducted in Atuka Village, Mimika Tengah District, Mimika Regency, Central Papua, involving 10 participants consisting of local residents, community leaders, youth representatives, and local community groups. A participatory-educational approach was applied through four stages: needs assessment, environmental literacy education, simple environmental monitoring training, and evaluation followed by action planning. The training materials covered mining-related environmental impacts, reclamation and post-mining concepts, simple water quality observation, dust and noise identification, and community-based environmental reporting. The results showed that participants’ understanding increased from an average pre-test score of 49.4 to an average post-test score of 79.8, indicating an improvement of 30.4 points. The program also produced a simple environmental monitoring sheet and an initial plan to establish a community-based environmental monitoring group. These findings indicate that practical environmental literacy training can serve as an initial empowerment model for promoting community participation, transparent communication, and sustainable environmental governance in mining-related areas.

From Dichotomy to Integration: Epistemological Transformation of Science and Religion in Science Learning from the Perspective of Philosophy of Science at MTS N 3 Kedir

2026-07-09T10:11:28+00:00

The persistent dichotomy between scientific knowledge and religious understanding remains a major challenge in Islamic education, particularly in Natural Science learning, where integration is often limited to symbolic references rather than meaningful epistemological reconstruction. This study aimed to examine the process of epistemological transformation through the integration of science and religion in Natural Science learning at MTsN 3 Kediri and to develop a conceptual model that explains this transformation. A qualitative case study design was employed using classroom observations, semi structured interviews with the principal, Natural Science teachers, Islamic Religious Education teachers, and students, as well as document analysis. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis following the stages of data reduction, coding, categorization, interpretation, and verification using source and method triangulation to ensure credibility. The findings indicate that epistemological transformation occurs through three interrelated dimensions, namely conceptual integration, methodological integration, and practical integration. The integration process shifts the educational paradigm from a dichotomous perspective toward a complementary and dialogical relationship between science and religion, supported by visionary leadership, teacher competence, institutional commitment, and a pesantren based educational environment. Based on these findings, this study proposes an epistemological transformation model that integrates scientific inquiry with Islamic values within a holistic learning framework. The study contributes to the discourse on science and religion integration by providing empirical evidence that epistemological transformation can be operationalized through classroom practice, institutional culture, and educational leadership. The proposed model offers practical guidance for developing integrative science education in Islamic schools while extending the theoretical perspective on the integration of scientific and religious knowledge.

Organizational Transformation of Regional Secretariats through a Learning Organization Approach: A Systematic Review from an Educational Management Perspective

2026-07-10T18:07:45+00:00

Public sector organizations require continuous transformation to respond to technological advances, bureaucratic complexity, and increasing demands for effective public services. This study aims to analyze the transformation of Regional Secretariats through a learning organization approach from an educational management perspective. This study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) by searching the literature through Google Scholar, Scopus, and other relevant academic databases. Following the identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion stages based on predetermined criteria, 10 studies were selected for the final synthesis. The findings reveal that learning organization principles support organizational transformation through four key dimensions: human resource development, learning culture strengthening, knowledge management, and adaptive capacity improvement. From an educational management perspective, these principles contribute to the development of sustainable learning systems through effective planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation. The study implies that integrating learning organization concepts with educational management practices can strengthen the capacity, innovation, and adaptability of Regional Secretariats in achieving more responsive and sustainable public governance

The Effectiveness of SEMA Number 3 of 2018 in Strengthening the Legal Protection of Iddah and Mut'ah Alimony Claims for Divorced Widows (Study of Decision Number 238/Pdt.G/2024/PA. Mn)

2026-07-20T09:35:37+00:00

This study examines the role of Supreme Court Circular Letter Number 3 of 2018 in protecting a wife’s rights to iddah and mut’ah maintenance in wife-initiated divorce, with particular reference to Decision Number 238/Pdt.G/2024/PA.Mn. This study employed doctrinal legal research using statutory and case approaches. The primary legal materials included Decision Number 238/Pdt.G/2024/PA.Mn, Law Number 1 of 1974 as amended by Law Number 16 of 2019, the Compilation of Islamic Law, Supreme Court Regulation Number 3 of 2017, and Supreme Court Circular Letter Number 3 of 2018. Secondary legal materials consisted of relevant books and scholarly articles. The legal materials were analysed through legal interpretation and content analysis, focusing on the recognition of post-divorce rights, the application of the Circular Letter in judicial reasoning, the proportionality of the awarded maintenance, and the enforceability of the judgment. The findings show that the court explicitly relied on Supreme Court Circular Letter Number 3 of 2018 after finding insufficient evidence that the plaintiff had committed nusyuz. The court awarded IDR 7,500,000 in iddah maintenance and IDR 16,000,000 in mut’ah. These findings demonstrate normative recognition and adjudicative protection of women’s post-divorce economic rights. However, enforcement-level effectiveness could not be established because no verified evidence of actual payment or execution was available. Therefore, the Circular Letter functions as an interpretive judicial guideline, although its broader effectiveness cannot be generalised from a single decision.

Leadership Commitment and Internal Control Effectiveness in Financial Reporting: The Mediating Role of the Government Internal Control System in Indonesia's Defense Institutions

2026-08-02T13:30:49+00:00

Increasing demands for transparency and accountability in public financial management have heightened the importance of effective internal control systems, particularly within defense institutions that operate under complex bureaucratic and military command structures. This study aimed to examine the direct effect of leadership commitment on financial reporting quality, investigate the mediating role of the Government Internal Control System (Sistem Pengendalian Intern Pemerintah—SPIP), and compare its implementation within the Indonesian Ministry of Defense and the Indonesian National Armed Forces. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was employed by integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative data were collected from 120 financial management personnel through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4.0. The qualitative phase involved semi-structured interviews with eight key informants to explain the quantitative findings and explore institutional differences in SPIP implementation. The results revealed that leadership commitment had a positive and significant effect on both SPIP implementation (β = 0.645, p < .001) and financial reporting quality (β = 0.412, p = .002). SPIP also had a significant positive effect on financial reporting quality (β = 0.528, p < .001) and partially mediated the relationship between leadership commitment and financial reporting quality. Qualitative findings further demonstrated that the Ministry of Defense primarily adopted a rule-based administrative approach, whereas the Indonesian National Armed Forces emphasized command-based implementation. These findings suggest that strengthening financial accountability in the defense sector requires an adaptive internal control model that integrates administrative compliance with hierarchical command practices.

The Effectiveness of Group Guidance Using the Discussion Technique in Improving Interpersonal Communication of Tenth-Grade Students at MA Jeumala Amal Pidie Jaya

2026-08-10T10:02:06+00:00

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of group counseling using discussion techniques in improving the interpersonal communication of tenth-grade students at MA Jeumala Amal Pidie Jaya. A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental, nonequivalent control group design was employed. The sample consisted of 16 students with low interpersonal communication scores, selected through purposive sampling and divided into an experimental group (n = 8) and a control group (n = 8). Data were collected using a 48-item interpersonal communication questionnaire based on five indicators: openness, empathy, supportiveness, positiveness, and equality using a Guttman scale (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.908). Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and the Mann Whitney U Test. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in the experimental group's interpersonal communication scores following the intervention (Z = -2.524, p = 0.012, r = 0.89), while the control group showed no significant change (Z = -1.472, p = 0.141, r = 0.52). The between-group comparison confirmed that the improvement in the experimental group was significantly greater than in the control group (Z = -3.371, p = 0.001, r = 0.84). Gains were observed across all five indicators, with the largest improvement in equality (+66.67 percentage points) and the smallest in supportiveness (+48.61 percentage points). These findings indicate that group counseling using discussion techniques is an effective strategy for improving students' interpersonal communication. The approach can therefore be adopted by school counselors as part of guidance and counseling services.