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Jurnal Pemberdayaan Umat menerima dan menerbitkan artikel pengabdian kepada masyarakat di berbagai bidang.</p> Penerbit Goodwood en-US Jurnal Pemberdayaan Umat 2828-6782 <p>Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:</p> <ol> <li class="show">Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a&nbsp;<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-SA 4.0)</a>&nbsp;that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.</li> <li class="show">Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.</li> <li class="show">Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.</li> </ol> https://penerbitgoodwood.com/index.php/JPU/article/view/4390 <p><strong>Purpose</strong>: This community service initiative aims to enhance social welfare in Dlanggu Village, Deket District, Lamongan Regency by disseminating community service outcomes. The program focused on empowering local communities through poverty alleviation, education improvement, and sustainable livelihood development.</p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> This study employed participatory rural appraisal (PRA), surveys, and focus group discussions (FGDs) to identify community needs and priorities. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS to evaluate the program's impact on community awareness, skills, and access to resources, particularly in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and education.</p> <p><strong>Results/Findings</strong>: The results revealed significant improvements in community awareness, skills, and access to resources. The key outcomes included increased participation (78%), enhanced income levels (65%), and stronger social cohesion (72%). However, challenges, such as limited infrastructure and human resources, were identified, which affected the program's scalability.</p> <p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The program successfully enhanced social and economic welfare through participatory approaches, skill training, and economic empowerment. This demonstrates the effectiveness of community engagement in driving sustainable development.</p> <p><strong>Limitations: </strong>The study was constrained by its short-term implementation, reliance on self-reported data, and small sample size, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.</p> <p><strong>Contributions</strong>: This initiative offers a replicable model for rural development, providing valuable insights for policymakers, NGOs, and researchers focusing on social welfare and sustainable development.</p> Ahmad Fathur Rozi Cahyani Syahrur Riza Nur Azizah Ariefah Sundari Muh. Nur Ali Khoirun Nasikhin Copyright (c) 2025 Ahmad Fathur Rozi, Cahyani Syahrur Riza, Nur Azizah, Ariefah Sundari, Muh. Nur Ali Khoirun Nasikhin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-02-03 2025-02-03 4 1 1 12 10.35912/jpu.v4i1.4390 https://penerbitgoodwood.com/index.php/JPU/article/view/4643 <p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aims to analyze public interest in Sharia fintech services, focusing on the collaborative community service initiative with Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) Gresik. This research seeks to identify factors influencing community adoption, perceptions, and challenges related to Sharia-compliant financial technology.</p> <p><strong>Methodology/approach</strong>: The study was conducted in Gresik, East Java, in collaboration with BSI Gresik. Data were collected through surveys distributed to 150 respondents, including BSI customers and local residents. The survey utilized a structured questionnaire with Likert-scale questions covering aspects such as awareness, trust, and usage patterns of Sharia fintech.</p> <p><strong>Results/findings:</strong> The findings indicate moderate awareness of Sharia fintech services, with trust in Islamic financial principles being a key driver of adoption. However, limited product knowledge and concerns regarding security were identified as barriers.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The study concludes that while there is growing interest in Sharia fintech services, targeted educational campaigns and improved security measures are needed to boost adoption. Collaboration between Islamic banks and fintech providers can further enhance accessibility and trust, aligning with the principles of financial inclusion and compliance with Sharia.</p> <p><strong>Limitations:</strong> The study was geographically limited to Gresik, and the sample may not fully represent diverse socioeconomic groups. Additionally, reliance on self-reported data may have introduced a bias.</p> <p><strong>Contribution:</strong> This study contributes to the understanding of Sharia fintech adoption in Indonesia by providing insights for Islamic banks, fintech developers, and policymakers to enhance financial inclusion strategies. It also supports the academic discourse on Islamic finance and digital innovation.</p> Fatichatur Rachmaniyah Dewi Kusmayasari Nabillatul Khamila Selvia Laely Dwi Astuti Harda Prameswana Arya Dhita Indriani Copyright (c) 2025 Fatichatur Rachmaniyah, Dewi Kusmayasari, Nabillatul Khamila, Selvia Laely Dwi Astuti, Harda Prameswana, Arya Dhita Indriani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-02-10 2025-02-10 4 1 13 24 10.35912/jpu.v4i1.4643