International Journal of Community Service
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): May 2026 ( Indonesia - Thailand - Malaysia - Philippines)

Implementation of Chatbot-Based Digital Services to Optimize Community Service Processes in Inbate Village, Indonesia – Timor Leste Border Area

Donatus J Manehat (Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia)
Sisilia D. B Mau (Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia)
Yovinia Carmeneja Hoar Siki (Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

Inbate Village is located in the border area between Indonesia and Timor Leste and still experiences limitations in public service accessibility. Administrative services are mostly conducted manually, causing delays, increased workload for village staff, and difficulties for citizens in obtaining information. This community service activity aimed to implement chatbot-based digital services to improve the efficiency, accessibility, and transparency of public services in Inbate Village. The implementation method included needs analysis, chatbot development, training and socialization, implementation, and evaluation stages. The chatbot was integrated into the village website and WhatsApp platform to provide administrative information, document requirements, service schedules, and complaint services. The activity was conducted over eight months, starting from September 2025 until April 2026. The implementation schedule consisted of preparation and needs analysis in September 2025, chatbot development during October–November 2025, training and socialization in December 2025, implementation and monitoring from January to February 2026, and evaluation and refinement during March–April 2026. The results showed that the chatbot successfully improved service effectiveness, reduced queues at the village office, and enhanced digital literacy among village officials and residents. This activity also provides a model for AI-based public service implementation in border areas.

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Religion Humanities Education Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Library & Information Science Public Health Social Sciences Other

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Training and Marketing are utilized for community empowerment, SMEs and local communities; Community empowerment; Social Access; Community Service Activities by Students; Empowerment of Border Area Communities; Education for Sustainable Development; Empowerment Program Health ; Design and Reach ...