From data opacity to data literacy: co-producing welfare transparency through decile-based public information socialization at the village level

Rafli Miftakhul Roziqin; Salwa Fadiya; Abdi Luhung Maulana; Talita Benita Agus Putri; Zaskia Indah Pratiwi; Mutiara Lintang Kinasih; Azka Kurniawan  Shodiq; Adinda Dwi Nur Solihati; Darrell Gibran; Nadia Septiya Salsabila; Tyas  Fadillah; Tunggul Adi Purwonugroho

doi:10.55942/pssj.v6i3.1636

Authors

Rafli Miftakhul Roziqin Departement of Economics and Development Studies, Faculty of Economics and Bussines, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4274-3665
Salwa Fadiya Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Abdi Luhung Maulana Depatment of Physical Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Talita Benita Agus Putri Depatment of Physical Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Zaskia Indah Pratiwi Departement of Management, Faculty of Economics and Bussines, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Mutiara Lintang Kinasih Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Azka Kurniawan Shodiq Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Adinda Dwi Nur Solihati Departement of Economics and Development Studies, Faculty of Economics and Bussines, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Darrell Gibran Department of Informatics, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Nadia Septiya Salsabila Departement of Indonesian Literature, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Tyas Fadillah Departement of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Tunggul Adi Purwonugroho Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4752-7315

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55942/pssj.v6i3.1636

Keywords:

community service, co-production, decile-based data, public information transparency, social assistance

Abstract

Transparency in social assistance governance remains a key challenge in improving targeting accuracy and public trust, particularly at the village level. This community service study examines the impact of decile-based public information socialization on community understanding of social assistance distribution and the Kartu Indonesia Sehat (KIS) program in Banjareja Village, Kebumen Regency. Using a pre-experimental one-group pre-test–post-test design, data were collected from 32 participants, including village officials and RT/RW representatives. Community understanding was measured using a structured questionnaire administered before and after the socialization activity. Owing to the non-normal data distribution, differences between the pre-test and post-test scores were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks Test. The results indicate a statistically significant improvement in community understanding following the socialization activity (p < 0.05). The findings suggest that combining public information transparency with interactive discussions enhances policy literacy and supports participatory engagement in social assistance governance. The involvement of local actors reflects the practice of co-production, in which communities actively contribute to understanding and monitoring welfare policies. This study highlights the importance of participatory, data-informed socialization as a practical approach to strengthening transparency, accountability, and community engagement in social assistance programs at the village level.

Author Biographies

Rafli Miftakhul Roziqin, Departement of Economics and Development Studies, Faculty of Economics and Bussines, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Rafli Miftakhul Roziqin is an undergraduate student in Development Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia. He served as the master of ceremonies (MC) and coordinated the overall flow of the community service activity. His academic interests include public policy, social welfare, agricultural economics, environmental economics, and rural development, with active involvement in community service activities.

Salwa Fadiya, Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Salwa Fadiya is an undergraduate student in Agrotechnology at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia. She assisted with participant registration, questionnaire distribution, and logistical coordination.

Abdi Luhung Maulana, Depatment of Physical Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Abdi Luhung Maulana is an undergraduate student in Physical Education at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia. He served as a liaison officer, facilitating audience interaction and questionnaire completion.

Talita Benita Agus Putri, Depatment of Physical Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Talita Benita Agus Putri is an undergraduate student in Physical Education at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia. She contributed as a liaison officer, assisting audience questions and questionnaire administration.

Zaskia Indah Pratiwi, Departement of Management, Faculty of Economics and Bussines, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Zaskia Indah Pratiwi is an undergraduate student in Management at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia. She supported event coordination and questionnaire facilitation.

Mutiara Lintang Kinasih, Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Mutiara Lintang Kinasih is an undergraduate student in Agrotechnology at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia. She assisted with logistical support and questionnaire facilitation.

Azka Kurniawan Shodiq, Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Azka Kurniawan Shodiq is an undergraduate student in Agrotechnology at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia. He contributed to logistical coordination and participant assistance.

Adinda Dwi Nur Solihati, Departement of Economics and Development Studies, Faculty of Economics and Bussines, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Adinda Dwi Nur Solihati is an undergraduate student in Development Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia. She managed attendance, questionnaire distribution, and certificate preparation.

Darrell Gibran, Department of Informatics, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Darrell Gibran is an undergraduate student in Informatics Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia. He contributed to opening remarks and technical operations during the activity.

Nadia Septiya Salsabila, Departement of Indonesian Literature, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Nadia Septiya Salsabila is an undergraduate student in department of Indonesian Literature, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia.

Tyas Fadillah, Departement of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Tyas Fadillah is an undergraduate student in Chemistry at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia. She handled photo and video documentation during the activity.

Tunggul Adi Purwonugroho, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Tunggul Adi Purwonugroho is a lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia. He serves as a supervising lecturer for the Community Service Programme (Kuliah Kerja Nyata) and provides academic guidance in the implementation of community-based activities.

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