This publication summarizes studies focusing on local economic development, village policy innovation, and social welfare program evaluation. An article on developing village economic potential through Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) emphasizes that community-based management of local potential can improve the economic welfare of villagers in a sustainable manner. Furthermore, a study on policy innovation models through the Integrated Village Program shows that cross-sector integration, collaboration between local actors, and village leadership are key factors in successful village development. Meanwhile, research on the implementation performance of the Family Hope Program (PKH) in Jember reveals that this conditional social assistance program is quite effective in improving access to education and health, although it still faces administrative obstacles and challenges in targeting beneficiaries accurately.

Then, it highlights the dynamics of public space, public response to state policies, and conceptual reflections on democracy in Indonesia. Research on social media as a public space in Central Java shows that official government accounts play an important role in building two-way communication, transparency, and the image of the government, even though public participation is still limited.

An article on Muslim resistance to health policies during the pandemic reveals tensions between state policies and religious values, influenced by factors such as trust, risk communication, and government legitimacy. Meanwhile, a meta-analysis of democracy in Indonesia confirms that national democratic practices still face structural challenges, ranging from the quality of political participation and power oligarchy to weak substantive democratic institutions. The authors are academics from universities in Indonesia who have expertise in their respective fields, particularly in Government Science.