Jurnal Terobosan Peduli Masyarakat (TIRAKAT)

The Role of Community Service in Promoting Social Inclusion and Reducing Socio-Economic Inequality

2026-01-15T16:31:16+00:00

Community service is a strategic instrument in promoting social inclusion and reducing socio-economic inequality, particularly amid the complex development challenges faced by contemporary societies. This study aims to expand and enrich scholarly references concerning the role of community service in supporting inclusive social development. The research employs a literature review method with a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis. Data were collected from Google Scholar and selected credible websites, covering publications from 2016 to 2026. From an initial pool of 50 identified articles, a rigorous selection process based on relevance and quality resulted in 32 articles used as the main sources of analysis. The findings indicate that community service programs grounded in empowerment, participation, and sustainability significantly contribute to enhancing social inclusion, strengthening social capital, and reducing socio-economic inequality. Furthermore, synergy among universities, communities, and other stakeholders emerges as a key factor in the success of community service initiatives. This study underscores the importance of strengthening the design, implementation, and evaluation of community service programs to ensure more measurable and long-term impacts.

Community Service as an Instrument for Enhancing Social Capacity: A Social Capital and Community Resilience Perspective

2026-01-25T14:11:28+00:00

This study aims to examine community service as an instrument for enhancing community social capacity through the perspectives of social capital and community resilience. The study employs a literature review method with a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis, focusing on expanding and enriching scholarly references related to community service. Data were obtained from Google Scholar and selected credible websites, covering publications from 1994 to 2026. Of the 50 articles identified at the initial stage, a rigorous selection process based on topic relevance, methodological quality, and source credibility resulted in 30 articles being analyzed in depth. The findings indicate that community service programs designed in a participatory and contextual manner play a significant role in strengthening social capital, enhancing collective capacity, and building community resilience. The integration of social capital and community resilience perspectives effectively explains the mechanisms through which community service contributes to sustainable social development. This study emphasizes the importance of community service as a strategic component of community-based development and provides a conceptual contribution to the advancement of community service studies and practices in the future.

Community Service as a Driving Force for MSME Empowerment in a Sustainable Economic Ecosystem

2026-01-22T13:45:26+00:00

Community service is one of the strategic pillars of the higher education Tri Dharma that holds significant potential in promoting the empowerment of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as the foundation of a sustainable economic ecosystem. This study aims to expand and enrich scholarly references on community service by examining its role as a driving force for MSME empowerment within the framework of sustainable economic development. The research employs a literature review method using a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis. Data were collected from Google Scholar and selected credible websites, covering publications from 2014 to 2026. Of the 50 articles initially identified, a rigorous selection process based on relevance, methodological quality, and source credibility resulted in 31 articles being analyzed further. The findings indicate that community service significantly contributes to enhancing MSME capacity through the strengthening of human capital, social capital, business innovation, and the integration of economic, social, and environmental sustainability principles. This study confirms that community service functions as a strategic instrument in building an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable MSME ecosystem.

Transforming Competitive MSMEs through Community Engagement: Integrating Digital Technology and Local Wisdom

2026-01-27T14:59:18+00:00

This study aims to examine the transformation of competitive Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through community engagement, with a particular emphasis on the integration of digital technology and local wisdom. The research employs a literature review method using a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis of 29 selected scientific articles published between 2021 and 2025. Data sources were obtained from Google Scholar and various credible websites relevant to community engagement and MSME development. The findings indicate that community engagement plays a strategic role as an empowerment instrument capable of bridging the gap between academic innovation and the practical needs of MSMEs. The integration of digital technology has been proven to enhance business efficiency and market expansion, while local wisdom functions as a source of differentiation and product identity that strengthens competitiveness. However, the success of MSME transformation is highly dependent on the sustainability of mentoring, the suitability of technology to the capacity of business actors, and sensitivity to the socio-cultural context. This study is expected to contribute to the academic literature on community engagement and serve as a conceptual foundation for policy formulation and sustainable MSME empowerment practices.

Mobilizing MSMEs Toward a Sustainable Economy: The Role of Community Service from the Perspectives of Green Economy and Entrepreneurial Innovation

2026-01-22T13:52:52+00:00

The transformation toward a sustainable economy requires the active involvement of MSMEs as key actors in local economic development. However, limitations in internal capacity, low levels of environmental literacy, and a lack of entrepreneurial innovation remain major challenges in encouraging MSMEs to adopt sustainability principles. This study aims to expand and enrich scientific references related to community service and its role in mobilizing MSMEs toward a sustainable economy through the perspectives of the green economy and entrepreneurial innovation. The research method employed is a literature review with a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis. Data were obtained from Google Scholar and selected credible websites published between 2019 and 2026. From an initial identification of 50 articles, a rigorous selection process resulted in 32 relevant articles for analysis. The findings indicate that community service plays a strategic role as an instrument of empowerment, knowledge transfer, and innovation catalyst that encourages MSMEs to adopt environmentally friendly practices and sustainable business models. This study emphasizes that the integration of community service with green economy principles and entrepreneurial innovation can strengthen MSME competitiveness while supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals.