Community Empowerment

Capacity building of 'Aisyiyah Makassar City Branch Leaders through citizen journalism training

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:32:56 +0000

One form of modern journalism is citizen journalism, where non-professional individuals can play an active role in the information production process. 'Aisyiyah, as a religious organization active in women's empowerment, encourages its members to contribute to citizen journalism to disseminate progressive Islamic values. The purpose of this community service (PkM) is to enhance the skills of 'Aisyiyah cadres in writing news and captions for news portals and social media. The method used in this service is an audience-centered method, consisting of four stages: partner needs identification, training, mentoring, and evaluation. The training covers basic journalism materials, including journalistic introduction, journalistic ethics, laws and regulations, coverage techniques, information gathering, news writing (5W+1H), photography, and videography using mobile phone cameras. The results of the activity indicate that the participants' understanding of basic journalism increased by 75%, but some participants still require further mentoring. Therefore, further efforts are needed to deepen participants' understanding and skills in writing news or captions on the information system managed by the 'Aisyiyah Makassar City Branch Leaders.

Innovation in production and digital marketing of herbal medicine to enhance quality and sustainability of the Tirta Sari Herbal Group in Magelang

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:45:29 +0000

This activity aims to improve the quality of Tirta Sari herbal medicine products through innovations in production processes and digital marketing. Innovations include the use of appropriate technology, such as temperature control during production, and promoting products via Instagram. Temperature variation testing was conducted to extend product shelf life without altering taste. As a result, the fresh herbal medicine produced was more hygienic, with extended shelf life—3 days for beras kencur and 7 days for kunir asam. Additionally, partners gained a better understanding of the importance of hygiene and food safety. Digital marketing via Instagram has helped the products become more widely recognized and favored by the public.

Geophysical data acquisition education for high school students through field observation

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:21:09 +0000

Most high school students in Singkawang City and Bengkayang Regency still require a more comprehensive understanding regarding the application of geophysics, which can impact their skills in conducting field observations. This Community Service (PkM) aims to enhance students' skills in geophysical data acquisition through field observations at Karta Beach, Bengkayang Regency. The activity was carried out in three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. During the implementation stage, participants were educated about geophysical data acquisition through field observations, including geoelectric, self-potential, meteorology, and geology practicums. Based on the evaluation results, a score of 87.31 (very good) was obtained, indicating an increase in students' skills in geophysical data acquisition through field observations.

Optimizing the role of health cadres in blood pressure monitoring in Kindingan Village, Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:50:01 +0000

This community service aims to enhance the capacity of health cadres in Kindingan Village in blood pressure measurement using digital sphygmomanometers. The main problems faced by the service partners are the cadres' low understanding of sphygmomanometer usage, normal blood pressure limits, and pulse monitoring. This activity was conducted in several stages, namely theoretical training, practical training, and evaluation. The team provided grants in the form of 10 units of digital sphygmomanometers and 5 units of infant and adult weighing scales to support their role in community health monitoring. The training results showed a significant increase in the cadres' understanding and skills in accurately measuring blood pressure. The cadres are now able to understand normal blood pressure limits and utilize the pulse feature on the sphygmomanometers, and it is expected that this will improve the overall quality of community health monitoring, especially in the early detection of hypertension.

Building a mentally healthy generation: Stress management approaches for students at SMPN 13 Surakarta

Farichah Nurus Syifa', Inmas Indratama, Tri Pujiati Sholikhah, Muhammad Japar — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:26:51 +0000

Adolescents who experience stress and are unable to cope with it are at risk of experiencing various negative impacts. Therefore, the development of a stress management program is essential. The purpose of this community service is to enhance students' understanding of stress and its management techniques, enabling them to manage stress more effectively. The method used in this service consists of three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. This activity includes socialization on stress, stress management, and the use of journaling as a stress reduction medium. The results of this activity include the identification of stress-causing factors, such as traumatic experiences, pressure from others, family problems, unhealthy situations, and so on. Nevertheless, several positive impacts were observed after the activity, such as increased knowledge about stress and appropriate ways to manage it.

Strategies to improve environmental hygiene and health in Gebang Mekar Village

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:55:39 +0000

Gebang Mekar Village, Gebang Subdistrict, Cirebon Regency faces environmental hygiene and public health issues due to a lack of awareness regarding the importance of cleanliness and healthy lifestyles. This community service program aims to increase community awareness and participation in maintaining environmental hygiene and health. The community service program was conducted using socialization, discussion, and practical methods. JUMSIH was carried out by cleaning places of worship every Friday, TIMIMIMU introduced herbal drinks as healthy alternatives every Sunday, and PROKELING involved the community in joint environmental cleaning activities. Overall, the activities carried out successfully increased community awareness and understanding of environmental hygiene and health. Despite challenges in terms of limited resources and participation, positive impacts were seen through increased shared responsibility, understanding of the benefits of healthy lifestyles, and active participation in maintaining environmental cleanliness.

Utilizing digital marketing to improve the performance of MSMEs in Kraton District, Yogyakarta

Muniya Alteza, Penny Rahmawaty, Lina Nur Hidayati, Arum Darmawati — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:10:40 +0000

This community service activity aims to enhance the marketing reach and performance of MSMEs in Kraton District, Yogyakarta, through the utilization of digital marketing. The activities were conducted through training and mentoring. The methods used included lectures, discussions, and practical exercises. Lectures were delivered to introduce digital marketing concepts and tools. Practical exercises involved the application of digital marketing through the creation of online shop accounts on marketplaces and Google Business Profiles. The evaluation results showed an increase, with 32% of MSMEs now having online shop accounts; 58% of MSMEs having Google Business Profiles; a 15% increase in sales post-digital marketing implementation; and a 10% increase in visits to MSMEs that have Google Business Profiles.

Strategic management to increase crop yields in Krandon Village

Nofikasari Nofikasari, Tiwi Punden Sari, Arum Ambarsari, Edy Purwanto — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:23:03 +0000

The purpose of this community service is to provide guidance on strategic management to improve agricultural yields for the Farmer Group in Ketanon Hamlet. The implementation of the activities was carried out in several stages, namely the preparation stage aimed at observing problems, the implementation stage which included outreach on the methods and importance of strategic management, and the evaluation stage which was measured based on the presence or absence of an increase in crop yields. To improve agricultural yields, strategic management efforts in agricultural planning, resources, finance, production, and marketing are needed. This strategic management outreach has been proven to significantly increase the crop yields of the Ketanon Hamlet farmer group from 21,600 kg in 2023 to 36,000 kg in 2024.

Education on the utilization of butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) as a natural dye for students of SDN Tlogosari Wetan 2 Semarang

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:57:06 +0000

Butterfly pea flower is rich in anthocyanins, which not only provide a natural blue color but also offer health benefits. The purpose of this community service is to educate students about the benefits of butterfly pea flower as a natural dye. The activity began with an introduction to butterfly pea flower and anthocyanins, followed by practical application of using butterfly pea flower as a natural dye in making pudding. This activity successfully increased students' knowledge about the use of natural dyes from butterfly pea flower by 100%. When applied to pudding, butterfly pea flower, which contains anthocyanins, proved to be usable as a natural dye. In addition, this activity also educated students about the diversity of local food ingredients that can be optimally utilized.

Implementation of website reservation system and online promotion for business development at Sejati Catering

Nani Purwati, Gunawan Budi Sulistyo, Sri Kiswati, Noor Hasan — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:15:05 +0000

Sejati Catering faces obstacles in its manual promotion and order management system, hindering business development. This community service program aimed to enhance Sejati Catering's ability to leverage digital platforms for online promotion and reservations through website development. The program utilized a workshop methodology providing hands-on training in website management using a pre-built website. Evaluation results showed significant increases in knowledge of online promotion (100%), website management skills (90%), and promotional reach (80%). However, further copywriting training is recommended to optimize website content.

Developing 4C skills through scientific writing for labor readiness

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:34:57 +0000

The evolving demands of the labor market require not only technical skills but also critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and effective communication skills (4C skills). One supporting aspect of 4C skills is writing ability, which can assist students in effectively presenting information, expressing opinions, and communicating well. This community service activity aims to improve students' ability to produce quality scientific writing, develop 4C skills, and contribute to reducing unemployment through readiness to face the labor market. The workshop implementation method includes a preparation stage, an online workshop stage, and an evaluation stage. The results of the pre-test (M=80.00, SD=12.06) and post-test (M=87.83, SD=10.85) showed a p-value <0.001, indicating that the workshop activity successfully increased participants' knowledge and understanding of good scientific writing.

GeoGebra utilization training for visualization of solid geometry volume formula constructions for mathematics teachers

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:48:35 +0000

This community service was conducted to improve mathematics teachers' skills in using GeoGebra to visualize the volume formula constructions of solid geometry shapes, particularly cubes, cuboids, and pyramids. The service activity was packaged in the form of training conducted online from July 20, 2024, to July 27, 2024, via Zoom Meeting. The results of this workshop showed that participants were able to use the tools available in GeoGebra to create visualizations of the volume formula constructions of solid geometry shapes. This activity had a positive impact on increasing the knowledge and skills of mathematics teachers in utilizing GeoGebra as a learning medium for geometry materials.

Optimizing the role of cadres in controlling hypertension in Sungai Rangas Ulu Village

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:02:48 +0000

Hypertension is a major health problem that requires continuous management, especially in areas with limited access to health services, such as Sungai Rangas Ulu Village. Limited public knowledge and a lack of health cadre skills in monitoring blood pressure are challenges in hypertension control. This community service activity aims to optimize the role of cadres in preventing hypertension. The training involved five cadres from toddler integrated health posts (posyandu) and five cadres from elderly integrated health posts (posyandu), with methods that included theoretical delivery on hypertension and its risk factors, as well as practical use of sphygmomanometers. The training results showed that 89% of cadres experienced a significant increase in knowledge and skills. Overall, this program successfully increased cadre capacity in blood pressure monitoring and health education, which is expected to contribute to more effective hypertension control in Sungai Rangas Ulu Village. Continued mentoring is needed to ensure program sustainability and long-term positive impact.

Reproductive health education for female sex workers in Bandungan District

Respati Wulandari, Aprianti Aprianti, Izzatul Alifah Sifai, Ratih Pramitasari — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:15:48 +0000

Female Sex Workers (FSWs) are a group vulnerable to HIV, violence, unwanted pregnancies, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to limited access to information and reproductive health services. This community service aims to improve the knowledge and attitudes of FSWs and shelter managers regarding reproductive health. The activity was conducted using counseling methods, including material presentations, discussions, and experience sharing. The results of the activity showed an increase in the average knowledge score (from 55.7 to 65.7) and attitude score (from 27.9 to 29.6) after the counseling. Although this program successfully improved reproductive health knowledge and attitudes, cross-sectoral collaboration between the Health Office, Community Health Centers (Puskesmas), NGOs, and academics is still needed to optimize programs and reproductive health services for FSWs.

Enhancing knowledge and worship quality in Muslim patients with diabetic foot ulcer through DiabetEasy

Nur Anna Chalimah Sadyah, Sri Mulyono, Muhammad Thifan Satyagraha — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:04:42 +0000

Diabetic foot ulcers are a complication of diabetes mellitus that can reduce quality of life, particularly in terms of religious practices for Muslim patients in Indonesia. This program aims to improve knowledge and worship quality in Muslim patients with diabetic foot ulcers through the DiabetEasy program. This program consists of digital health education based on an application and practical worship training for relevant participants at Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia. The results of this activity showed an increase in understanding and worship quality after the intervention, from 60% to 90%. This indicates that this program can improve understanding and worship quality for Muslim patients with diabetic foot ulcers. This program can be an alternative option as a simple non-pharmacological therapy in promotive, preventive, and rehabilitative efforts for the management of diabetic foot ulcers.

Training on using electricity monitoring instruments for MSMEs in achieving sustainable energy efficiency in Legok Village

Fahmy Rinanda Saputri, Melissa Indah Fianty, Marojahan Tampubolon — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:16:32 +0000

Culinary MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in Legok Village face challenges in managing energy consumption efficiently, resulting in higher operational costs. These challenges are due to a lack of tools to monitor energy use and limited knowledge of advanced energy management practices. To address this, this program aims to enhance the understanding of culinary MSME managers in Legok Village about energy efficiency and its practical application by introducing commercially available IoT-based monitoring devices. These devices allow them to track and manage electricity consumption in their culinary businesses effectively. The methods used include theoretical presentations, tool demonstrations, practical exercises, and technology transfer. Evaluation results show that this training is highly effective and increases partner knowledge. Feedback from participants emphasizes the need for improved security, better practicality, and the addition of features such as peak watt monitoring.

Facilitating the enhancement of lecturer academic performance based on the SINTA platform

Diah Wijayanti Sutha, Kadar Ramadhan — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:38:39 +0000

Increasing citations and h-index are important indicators in assessing lecturer academic performance, which contributes to the reputation of higher education institutions. This community service activity aims to enhance the understanding and skills of lecturers and educational staff in optimizing strategies to increase citations and h-index through the Science and Technology Index (SINTA) platform. This activity was conducted in the form of a webinar using the Zoom Meeting application. The webinar included materials on scientific work promotion strategies, SINTA profile management, and academic metric enhancement techniques. Evaluation results showed an average increase in participant understanding of 37%. Participants also provided positive feedback on the relevance of the materials and the implementation methods. This activity had a direct impact on improving digital and academic literacy of lecturers, which has the potential to enhance the quality of scientific publications and institutional accreditation.

Enhancing vocational high school students’ skills through 3D animation visual training in facing industry potential in the metaverse era

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:30:16 +0000

Vocational High Schools (SMK) are a part of formal education that aims to produce productive, work-ready graduates in accordance with 21st-century needs. However, the existing conditions are not in line with industry demands that require graduate competencies aligned with technological advancements. This community service program aims to enhance SMK students' skills in creating 3D animations, a technology that plays an important role in metaverse content creation. The program implementation method is an action research method consisting of introduction, training, and mentoring stages. Based on the evaluation results, the pre-test scores ranged from 24–54, and the post-test scores ranged from 46–94. This shows a 57.45% increase in skill abilities, with an average N-gain score of 0.66 (medium criteria), meaning that 3D visual training for facing industry in the metaverse era for SMK students is effectively used to improve abilities.

Education to enhance halal and healthy food literacy in early childhood at Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Panongan 1 Kindergarten

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 03:16:41 +0000

In Indonesia, halal labeling is crucial for Muslim consumers, but understanding varies, especially among early childhood children. This community service activity aims to improve the understanding of halal and healthy food concepts. The activity was carried out using interactive education methods (storytelling, singing, halal logo demonstrations) at TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Panongan 1. The results of the activity showed an increase in children's understanding of halal food concepts and the Indonesian halal logo. The interactive education conducted proved to be effective, engaging, and able to help children remember the halal concept in a fun way. This activity emphasizes the importance of the role of teachers, parents, and educational institutions in introducing the concept of halal food from an early age, to build awareness and positive habits towards food consumption that aligns with Islamic principles.

Emergency medicine management training for scouts of Kwarda DIY: Improving disaster response capacity

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 03:28:13 +0000

Indonesia’s high disaster vulnerability necessitates highly competent emergency medical response volunteers. This training program aimed to enhance the emergency medicine management skills of Disaster Response Scouts in the Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY). Thirty participants from five sub-districts (Gunungkidul, Sleman, Kulonprogo, Bantul, and Yogyakarta City) attended the training held May 19, 2024, at the DIY Regional Scout Hall. The training integrated mini-lectures, small group discussions, and hands-on practice for a holistic approach to theory and practical skills. Pre-test and post-tests, along with simulation observations, evaluated the training's effectiveness. Results showed a significant increase in average scores from 50.83 (pre-test) to 86.25 (post-test, p < 0.0001, Wilcoxon Test), with 66.7% of participants achieving “very good” status post-training (compared to 13.3% pre-training). This training enhanced not only participant knowledge and skills but also fostered collaboration among DIY Regional Scouts, health institutions, and academia.

Restoration of coastal ecosystems: Enhancing community involvement in mangrove adoption in Mampie, West Sulawesi

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:03:41 +0000

Mampie Hamlet, West Sulawesi, is experiencing coastal abrasion, increasingly frequent tidal flooding, and water pollution that threaten the environment and community economy. Previous efforts, such as the installation of breakwaters, have not been effective in addressing these issues. The purpose of this community service is to increase community awareness and involvement in coastal conservation through a mangrove adoption system. The methods used include focus group discussions (FGDs) with stakeholders, participatory visual-based training, and mangrove planting and monitoring at two locations. A total of 445 mangrove seedlings were planted using an adoption system, involving the community, schools, and universities. Monitoring over three months showed that 87% of the mangroves survived at the first location, while the second location experienced higher losses due to waste and environmental disturbances. From these results, it can be concluded that the mangrove adoption system is effective in increasing community participation and planting success, although further support is needed in waste management and environmental awareness to maintain the achieved results.