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Smart Society: Community Service and Empowerment Journal
ISSN : 28075722     EISSN : 28075757     DOI : -
Smart Society: Community Service and Empowerment Journal [e-ISSN: 2807-5757, p-ISSN: 2807-5722] is medium of communication for researchers, academicians, and practitioners from all over the world that covers issues such as the improvement of Community Service and Empowerment including community service and empowerment results that are problem-solving, comprehensive, meaningful, and sustainable, with clear goals and support the achievement of the goals set forth in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Smart Society: Community Service and Empowerment Journal published comprehensive research articles and reviews by leading experts in the field. Selected articles, which has a high scientific achievement, provide important new knowledge, and high benefits to society of physics and physics education. The Journal was first published in 2021 and regularly published twice per year This journal welcomes submissions all year round
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 75 Documents
Analysis of Work Competence and Work Discipline on Performance Integrity within Organizational Settings under Transformational Leadership among Correctional Officers in Indonesia Wibowo, Padmono; Prihadiansyah, Khansa Deryqa; Qital, Dari Aulia; Saputra, Dimas Danu
Smart Society Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Smart Society
Publisher : FOUNDAE (Foundation of Advanced Education)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58524/smartsociety.v5i2.971

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Performance integrity of correctional officers in Indonesia has received increasing attention amid growing demands for professionalism and transparency, as well as various reports of procedural violations. This situation underscores the need to examine internal factors influencing integrity, particularly work competence, work discipline, and the role of transformational leadership. This study aims to investigate the relationships between work competence and work discipline on the performance integrity of correctional officers in Indonesia, assess the moderating effect of transformational leadership, and identify which factors most significantly impact integrity within correctional institutions. A quantitative approach was employed through a survey of 351 active correctional officers from various institutions across Indonesia, with data analyzed using PLS-SEM version 4.0.9.9. The findings indicate that work competence has a strong and significant effect on performance integrity, whereas work discipline and transformational leadership do not have significant effects, either directly or as moderators. These results emphasize that enhancing technical and functional competencies is key to improving integrity. This study is limited to quantitative analysis and does not encompass qualitative aspects, such as organizational culture, moral values, or interpersonal dynamics. Practically and theoretically, this research contributes to human resource management in correctional institutions by providing evidence-based insights and serving as a policy reference for implementing competency-focused strategies to strengthen officer integrity. The novelty of this study lies in its emphasis on individual capability as a more influential factor on integrity than structural mechanisms such as discipline or leadership style, challenging the common assumption that administrative discipline or leadership alone can foster integrity.
Problems and Strategies for Developing Sharia Fintech in Indonesia: Regulatory, Operational, Technology, Financing, and Human Resources Perspectives Siswadi, Siswadi
Smart Society Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Smart Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58524/smartsociety.v5i2.985

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The development of financial technology (fintech) in Indonesia has increased significantly over the past two decades, expanding access to digital financial services, including payments, financing, and investment. Amid this trend, Islamic fintech has emerged as an alternative that operates in accordance with Sharia principles, such as the prohibition of riba (interest), gharar (uncertainty), and maisir (gambling). However, its implementation continues to face challenges in regulatory, operational, technological, financial, and human resource aspects. This study aims to identify the main problems facing Islamic fintech in Indonesia and to formulate development strategies from regulatory, operational, technological, financial, and human resource perspectives. This research adopts a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with informants, including industry practitioners, regulators, and academics, focus group discussions (FGDs), document analysis, and field observations. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to obtain in-depth insights. Data analysis employed thematic analysis and content analysis, with triangulation used to ensure the credibility of the findings. The results reveal several key issues, including the absence of optimal and specific regulations for Islamic fintech, low levels of digital Islamic financial literacy, limited technology-based supervision, and challenges in integrating technology with the existing Islamic financial ecosystem. Financial challenges are also prominent, particularly the risk of default in Sharia-compliant peer-to-peer (P2P) lending services and limited funding sources. The implications of this study highlight the importance of strengthening regulatory frameworks, enhancing Islamic financial literacy, utilizing big data and artificial intelligence for Sharia-compliant credit scoring, and developing integrated human resources to strengthen the inclusion and competitiveness of Islamic fintech in Indonesia.
Creating a Conducive School Learning Environment through Signage and Wayfinding Design Hanum, Ismiyati; Soewardikoen, Didit Widiatmoko; Sudarisman, Irwan
Smart Society Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Smart Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58524/q2pt4q21

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A conducive learning environment is a key determinant of educational success, particularly at the junior secondary school level, where students require not only cognitive stimulation but also physical and emotional support. This study aims to address facility-related challenges at SMPN 1 Warureja, Tegal Regency, where the absence of comfortable rest areas, limited creativity spaces, and inefficient spatial layout have hindered student comfort and engagement. Employing the Design Thinking approach empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test this research involved observations, in-depth interviews, and student surveys to explore students’ and teachers’ perceptions and identify core user needs. Data analysis revealed a strong demand for child-friendly, inclusive, and participatory spatial designs that support learning motivation and well-being. Based on these insights, a spatial redesign strategy was developed and pilot-tested, showing a significant increase in student comfort and engagement levels. The findings highlight the novelty of integrating Design Thinking as a participatory, context-sensitive method for educational facility planning, which not only empowers users but also aligns designs with local socio-cultural values and sustainability principles. This research offers a replicable model for schools seeking innovative, inclusive, and student-centered solutions to improve learning environments and promote holistic educational outcomes.
Sociopragmatic Functions of Sumimasen and Gomennasai in the Film Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou Nursalam, Muhammad; Putri, Meira Anggia
Smart Society Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Smart Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58524/smartsociety.v6i1.1060

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Apology expressions play an important role in maintaining interpersonal relationships in Japanese communication. Among the commonly used expressions, sumimasen and gomennasai perform distinct sociopragmatic functions depending on situational context and speaker–listener relationships. However, learners of Japanese often experience difficulty distinguishing the appropriate contexts for using these expressions. Therefore, this study aims to examine the sociopragmatic functions of sumimasen and gomennasai in film dialogue. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using sociopragmatic analysis. The data were collected from the animated film Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou through observation and note-taking techniques. A total of fifteen utterances containing the expressions were identified and analyzed based on their contextual functions. The findings reveal that sumimasen performs two main functions: avoiding conflict and expressing dissatisfaction (two instances) and maintaining attitudinal distance (one instance). Meanwhile, gomennasai appears more frequently and functions as a marker of attitudinal distance (six instances) and as an expression of sincere apology (six instances). These findings suggest that the choice between sumimasen and gomennasai is strongly influenced by interpersonal relationships and emotional context within the narrative interaction.
From classroom to market: The role of brand identity and local cultural values in building customer loyalty for vocational teaching factory products Yekti Ambarkahi, Ratih Puspitorini; Ardhi Pratama, Fredy Eka; Aulia Nugraheni, Ponti Primastuti; Universitasari, Pascawati Savitri; Putra, Dhanang Eka
Smart Society Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Smart Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58524/smartsociety.v6i1.1119

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Teaching Factory (TEFA) programs are designed to connect classroom-based vocational education with real market production, positioning polytechnics as hybrid institutional–commercial actors within regional innovation ecosystems. However, sustaining the commercial viability of TEFA products remains a structural challenge. This study investigates the role of brand identity and local cultural values in strengthening customer loyalty toward TEFA products at Politeknik Negeri Jember. Employing a quantitative explanatory design with path analysis on data collected from 215 respondents, the study examines both direct and mediated relationships among brand identity, perceived cultural values, and customer loyalty. The results indicate that brand identity significantly influences customer loyalty directly (β = 0.412, p < 0.01) and indirectly through local cultural values (β = 0.153, p < 0.01), with the model explaining 46.1% of the variance in loyalty. These findings suggest that culturally embedded branding enhances institutional credibility and supports the transition from educational production to sustainable market engagement. The study contributes to the understanding of how branding mechanisms operate within vocational innovation systems and regional knowledge-based economic development contexts.