Community Service Activities Research Articles

PEMANFAATAN TUMBUHAN BAMBU SEBAGAI MEDIA HI-DROPONIK DI KELURAHAN TINGGAR

Bamboo is a highly beneficial plant for the economic life of the community. Traditionally, bamboo is generally utilized for various purposes such as household tools, crafts, and food materials. Training on the benefits of bamboo as a medium for hydroponic cultivation is considered an alternative in the open learning process. The aim of this Community Service (PKM) activity is to provide understanding to the PKK mothers and farmer groups (POKTAN) of Tinggar Village, Curug District, Serang City, Banten Province, on how to grow plants using a hydroponic system with bamboo media. This allows the community to obtain healthy and economical food without needing to shop outside the home by using bamboo growing media that they can source from their own garden. The training was conducted online at the home veranda of the PKK chairperson of Tinggar Village, Curug District, Serang City. The method used in this training was ABCD appproach. The results of this activity show that the attendees, despite having minimal initial knowledge about hydroponic cultivation, displayed interest and intent to apply hydroponic practices at home, as reflected in their questions about the necessary equipment and nutrients used. This activity is considered to have a positive impact on the community, helping them understand how to grow plants using a hydroponic system.

PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PENERAPAN ALAT PEMBERI PAKAN IKAN OTOMATIS DENGAN TENAGA PANEL SURYA BERBASIS IOT

This community service activity aims to develop and implement an automatic fish feeder based on IoT and solar panel power in Cikolelet Village, Cinangka District, Serang Regency. This tool is designed to improve feeding efficiency and productivity of fish farmers by utilizing renewable technology. The service process includes prototype design, installation, and evaluation of tool performance in the field. The implementation results show that this tool is able to provide feed automatically and regularly, making it easier for fish farmers to manage their aquaculture. Follow-up assistance and maintenance are carried out to ensure the tool continues to function properly and provide long-term benefits. This initiative is expected to provide practical and sustainable solutions for fish farmers and promote the utilization of modern technology in local communities.

Penguatan Konsep Bernalar pada Pembelajaran Matematika Melalui Workshop Matematika Bagi Guru Segugus II Leuwiliang Bogor

Mathematics requires unique teaching strategies so that abstract things that are never seen in real life can be rationally accepted by students, especially at the elementary school level. So students must be given the opportunity to learn through meaningful experiences so that they are able to understand concepts correctly. Reasoning mathematics learning means that the thinking process occurs when learning mathematics. Active involvement of students in the learning process is an absolute requirement for the ability to interpret basic concepts in mathematics. The basic concepts understood will be internalized as long-term mathematical knowledge. How to explain the concept of area of flat shapes to students is a challenge for elementary school teachers. This service activity aims to reinforce to teachers the importance of the concept of reasoning in mathematics learning. The partners for this community service activity are Public Elementary Schools in Cluster II, Leuwiliang District, Bogor Regency, which consists of 6 Public Elementary Schools. Through this activity, it is hoped that teachers will continue to develop their competencies and increase their capacity so that they become professional teachers. The service activities went well, the activity participants gave positive responses and stated that the training was very useful for improving teachers' professional competence and the quality of mathematics learning.

PENYULUHAN INOVASI PACKAGING DAN BRANDING PADA UMKM SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PEMASARAN DAN NILAI JUAL LAPIS KETAN

This community service activity aims to enhance the marketing and sales value of Lapis Ketan products for MSMEs in Tanjung Manis Village through innovation in packaging and branding. The background of this activity is the challenge faced by MSMEs in marketing their products due to a lack of innovative packaging and effective branding strategies. To address this issue, this activity is designed to provide education and training to MSME actors on attractive packaging design techniques and branding strategies that align with the characteristics of the product and market. The implementation methods include a series of in-depth counseling sessions, practical workshops on packaging design, and intensive mentoring in the application of branding strategies. The results of this activity show a significant improvement in the understanding and skills of MSME actors regarding packaging and branding innovations. The impact of this training is reflected in the creation of more innovative packaging and more appropriate branding strategies, increased competitiveness of Lapis Ketan products in the market, increased sales, and strengthened brand awareness among consumers.

DISEMINASI KAMUS DIGITAL KIRATU SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN INOVATIF PENDUKUNG PENDIDIKAN INKLUSI DI SLB NEGERI JOMBANG

This community service activity aims to improve the skills of special school teachers in using digital dictionaries as teaching aids. This training focused on the introduction and application of digital dictionary technology specifically designed to support inclusive education, especially for deaf students. In this activity, SLB teachers were given training on how to utilize digital dictionary features such as interactive definitions, images, videos and sign language to enrich learning materials. In addition, the training includes a practical session on making digital dictionaries that suit the needs of the curriculum and students. The benefits of this training include improving teachers' ability to present more appropriate and adaptive teaching materials, as well as supporting students' independence in the learning process. This activity is expected to improve the quality of education and create a more inclusive and effective learning environment for students with special needs.

UTILIZING SURPLUS GEDONG GINCU MANGOES AS CHIPS TO IMPROVE FAMILY ECONOMIES IN JEMBARWANGI VILLAGE

This community service activity (PKM) was conducted in Jembarwangi Village, Tomo Subdistrict, Sumedang Regency, West Java, known for its cultivation of the exotic Indonesian fruit, Gedong Gincu mango. The village faces significant challenges during the harvest season. When the harvest is abundant, mangoes that do not meet export market criteria (grade Ab1) or local market criteria (grade Ab2) accumulate and rot, potentially harming the environment. To address this issue and boost the local economy, the Community Service Program (KKN) introduced the idea of processing these mangoes into value-added products, namely Gedong Gincu mango chips. However, after the KKN program ended, the activities ceased as the community still required ongoing support. Universitas Sangga Buana YPKP Bandung, supported by the PKM Program from Hibah Bima Dikti 2024, is aiding Jembarwangi Village to market the Gedong Gincu mango chips produced and generate significant profits. The methods used include direct demonstrations of mango chip-making techniques, interactive discussions, and practical training with the local community. The results showed high enthusiasm from the residents, but further support is needed to achieve the desired outcomes. The results of this training are detailed in the article titled "Utilizing Surplus Gedong Gincu Mangoes as Chips to Improve Family Economies in Jembarwangi Village."

DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A VISITOR MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SPECIAL REGION OF YOGYAKARTA

Tourism development is a significant and strategic thing for regional growth. DIY is a popular tourist destination with various elements that continue to develop to attract visitors. The purpose of the implementation of the DIY Tourism Visitor Management Plan Preparation activity is to collect information on tourism products from various parties and dialogue with stakeholders to design a tourism visitor management plan in the region. The purpose of Community Service Activities with the Preparation of Visitor Management Plans in Yogyakarta is to achieve structured visitor management in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The heads of the DIY tourism office, hotel, restaurant, and tourist attraction managers gave a positive response to the guidelines for discussing the visitor management plan in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Arousing the interest of tourists, both domestic and foreign, by creating a safe, comfortable, and secure environment for visitors to tourist sites in Yogyakarta.

WORKSHOP "EXPLORE YOUR PASSION, BUILD YOUR IMAGINATION" USING AFTER EFFECT AND PAINT TOOL SAI

Implementing Community Service activities, especially in the school environment of SMK Negeri 1 Kedawung, is a form of our concern for students to gain insight into the use of the After Effect and Paint Tool Sai Application. Referring to the decision of the head of the standards body, curriculum, and education assessment, the Ministry of Education and Technology, namely Number: 024/H/KR/2022 to recognize the concentration of vocational skills in the context of an independent curriculum. One of the changes in the name of the Vocational High School (SMK) department is Multimedia (MM) changed to Visual Communication Design (DKV). Visual Communication Design (DKV) is the first major after the change in the independent curriculum, and this department requires a lot of guidance, motivation, and direction for students. Based on the results of the observation, our group decided to hold an explore your passion build your imagination service with illustrators and animators who are one of the outstanding alumni of SMK Negeri 1 Kedawung to increase students' motivation to learn in the multimedia world. The activity in this service is in the form of an introduction workshop on the use of multimedia in making creative video animations using After Effect and SAI Paint Tool.

Efektivitas Pelaksanaan Vaksin Polio dalam Meningkatkan Kesadaran Masyarakat Desa Sialang indah Terhadap Pentingnya Imunisasi di Desa Sialang Indah Kecamatan Pangkalan Kuras, Kabupaten Pelalawan

Real Work Lecture (KKN) is a form of community service activity by students with a cross-scientific and sectoral approach at a certain time and area. The implementation of KKN activities usually lasts between one to two months and takes place in villagelevel areas. The Directorate General of Higher Education in Indonesia has requires every university to carry out KKN as an intracurricular activity that combines the tri dharma of higher education, namely: education, research, and community service. We observed how the effectiveness of polio vaccine implementation in increasing community awareness of the importance of immunization in Sialang Indah Village, Pangkalan Kuras Sub-district, Pelalawan Regency. The virus will damage the nervous system of the sufferer's body so that there can be a risk of paralysis, difficulty breathing, or even death. The polio virus often affects toddlers or children under 5 years old, especially if they have not had the polio vaccination. However, it is not impossible that polio can also be experienced by adults.

ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING IN THE MAKING OF BIOFERTILIZER “UNAIR” WITH LECTURE AND PRACTICE METHODS FOR FARMERS IN KEDUNGPRING VILLAGE, LAMONGAN, TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Many farmers use chemical fertilizers to increase their agricultural productivity, including farmers in Kedungpring Village, Kedungpring Subdistrict, Lamongan Regency. However, it is currently difficult for farmers to meet their fertilizer needs due to the policy of limiting fertilizer subsidies, therefore farmers must have the independence to meet their fertilizer needs. Biofertilizers can be an alternative because they are easy to make by themselves, and are more environmentally friendly than chemical fertilizers. Assistance and training on biofertilizer production for farmers in Kedungpring Village, Lamongan is needed. The purpose of this community service activity is to increase the knowledge of farmers in Kedungpring Village, Lamongan about biological fertilizers, and have the ability to make biological fertilizers, so that they can meet their fertilizer needs. This activity begins with the coordination and planning stages of the activity, providing material on biofertilizers to increase farmers' knowledge of biofertilizers using the lecture method, assistance and training in making biofertilizers using the lecture and practice methods so that farmers have the ability to make biofertilizers, and monitoring and evaluation carried out by the follow-up method. Based on the community service activities carried out, farmers' knowledge about biofertilizers has increased, which is indicated by most farmers having a higher post-test score than the pre-test score, also farmers are able to make their own biofertilizers which are indicated by the color of cloudy brown fertilizer and the distinctive sour smell of fermentation. Through this Community Service activity, farmers in Kedungpring Village also received six bioreactors for making biological fertilizers. Through this whole series of activities, it is an effort to realize sustainable agriculture, and it is hoped that farmers in Kedungpring Village, Lamongan can meet their fertilizer needs independently.

Promoting Lampung’s coffee to the Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Turkey

Coffee producers in Indonesia need help with product quality, capital, and marketing. This international Community Service activity aims to promote Lampung coffee to the Turkish coffee market and improve the quality of Lampung coffee production and marketing. The activities were carried out in Istanbul, Turkey, with participants consisting of lecturers and students of the Master of Accounting FEB University of Lampung and management/employees of Kahvegihbikahve, one of the SME's coffee producers in Istanbul, Turkey. The activity was carried out through three main stages: (1) Preparation: situation analysis, preparation of material, making brochures for Lampung coffee producers; (2) Implementation: providing material to participants discussion to strengthen understanding and application of the material. (3) Evaluation and Reporting: comprehensive evaluation of community service results so that the participants can get to know the characteristics and taste of coffee in two countries (Indonesia, especially Lampung coffee and Turkish coffee), can understand and learn strategies for increasing the quality and quantity of coffee products and their marketing. So, it can make a positive contribution to the Indonesian and Turkish economies by increasing exports of coffee products and expanding the introduction of Indonesian coffee culture and taste.

Sosialisasi Pengolahan Limbah Organik Menggunakan “Maggot BSF” Untuk Pakan Ayam di Dusun Dadapan, Magelang

Organic waste remains a major issue in several areas as it causes negative impacts such as environmental pollution. One of the causes is the lack of public understanding of how to process organic waste. Organic waste processing can be carried out using BSF maggot. Utilizing BSF maggot for organic waste processing is a form of sustainable benefit. BSF maggot can be used as animal feed, and its residue can be used as organic fertilizer. This study employs a qualitative method to deeply describe the sequence and results of community service activities conducted for the PKK mothers' community. The community service was conducted in the form of a socialization event aimed at providing an understanding of organic waste processing using BSF maggot and its potential as an alternative chicken feed. The activities included socialization on BSF maggot farming techniques, the role of BSF maggot in processing organic waste, the benefits that can be obtained, and the provision of BSF maggot samples for independent farming. The evaluation results show that all participants understood the BSF maggot farming techniques for processing organic waste and applying it as chicken feed in their surroundings.

YOUTH PEOPLE’S CIVIC AND POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT AT SMAN 1 GIRI, BANYUWANGI REGENCY

This community service activity aims to increase the political and civil literacy of novice voters in preparation for the 2024 Simultaneous Elections in Indonesia. The targets of this community service activity are school students or youth who are at least 17 years old in the year the 2024 Simultaneous Election will be held. Youth were chosen as the main target because they are a group with a large proportion in the 2024 election contestation which will determine the future of democracy. As new voters, they need preparation and a deep understanding of how to participate in the political process effectively to determine the direction and policies of government. For this reason, the Public Administration Department of Universitas Airlangga will partner with the East Java Provincial Education Office which will later provide guidance to the SMAN 1 Giri, Banyuwangi Regency to hold a community service program at the school. Community service activities will involve understanding the political system, democratic processes, political issues, and the importance of active political participation. Activities will be carried out through three main stages: preparation, implementation and evaluation. The preparatory stage involves collecting and compiling relevant political and civic literacy materials. Next, the implementation stage will involve counseling, workshops and group discussions to provide in-depth understanding to novice voters. The evaluation stage will be carried out to measure the effectiveness of the program and obtain feedback from participants. It is hoped that this activity will provide a fundamental contribution in increasing the political and civil literacy of novice voters. With a better understanding of the political system, first-time voters will be able to make good political decisions, participate actively in the political process, and critically evaluate the information they receive.

APPLICATION OF NANOSENSOR BASED SCREEN PRINTED ELECTRODE FOR ANALYSIS OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER FOR PHARMACISTS AND ANALYST IN PONTIANAK

The development of nanotechnology in the world is very rapid, and the applications of nanotechnology can be felt in various fields in everyday life. For instance, to control food, nanotechnology plays a role in creating early detection tools for food additives, which are known to be dangerous if consumed by humans in excess, such as the presence of colorants that are not permitted or food additives that exceed tolerance limits. Nanosensors based on screen print electrodes (SPE) are devices that can be used for detection with various notable properties such as fast, sensitive and portable. Seeing the importance of developing and down streaming nanotechnology to society, education regarding the role of nanotechnology needs to be carried out. In this activity, nanotechnology applied in the manufacture of nanosensor devices was introduced, especially to analysts at the drug and food control center and the health service. Apart from that, through this activity, sustainable collaboration can be established between the community service team who are researchers in the field of nanosensors and users in the field who are drug and food regulatory bodies, to develop nanosensor technology according to needs in the field. This activity will be carried out in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, specifically aimed at pharmacists and analysts in the drug and food control center, health service, and industry and trade service (Disperindag). This activity will include education about nanotechnology applications in various fields as well as a demonstration on the use of SPE-based naosensor devices. From this event, in future the analyst may do the analysis in field without waiting long time analysis in laboratory. From this community service activities, scientific articles and publications can be produced in print/electronic media, as well as videos of community service activities, in accordance with the main performance indicators determined nationally.

HEALTH EXAMINATION AND EDUCATION ON THE USE OF CHOLESTEROL, URIC ACID, AND BLOOD SUGAR MEDICINE FOR THE COMMUNITY OF SUNGAI BAWANG VILLAGE, MUARA BADAK DISTRICT, KUTAI KARTANEGARA

Degenerative diseases that many people suffer from, including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cancer, and chronic kidney failure, have increased. In demographic data referring to the 2018 Riskesdas, for example, strokes increased to 10,9% from the previous 7%, and diabetes mellitus increased from 6.9% to 8.5% in 2018. Hypertension experienced the highest increase among diseases, from 25.8% to 34.1%. Management of degenerative diseases is through implementing community service activities carried out by lectures from the Study Program of Pharmacy undergraduate at STIKES Dirgahayu Samarinda to implement the tridharma obligations of higher education. The activity was held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Lamin Adat Sungai Bawang Village, Muara Badak District, Kutai Kartanegara. This activity aimed to conduct health checks for the community, from children to adults, and health education, especially controlling non-communicable diseases. The method used was education, free examination, and treatment for the community which consists of laboratory examinations, health consultations, pharmaceutical services, and health education, as well as evaluation when the activites have been completed. Based on the activities that have been carried out, it was known that one hundred and five residents came for an examination, then from screening for blood sugar, cholesterol, and uric acid tests, forty-seven people exceeded normal parameters, while ninety-eight received drug therapy.

STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING ECOTOURISM BRANDING THROUGH MANGROVE BATIK IN BLIMBING MALANG

This community service activity aims to help ecotourism business actors to increase visits through destination branding strategies. The problem faced by ecotourism business players is that business income has barely developed, especially after the pandemic. One of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise sectors affected is hand-written batik. This assistance and training was provided to the Malang Mangrove Batik MSME Group, which consists of 40 members of Batik entrepreneurs throughout Malang City Regency. The lack of visitors and purchasing power which is still only starting to increase after the pandemic also has an impact on the income of MSMEs. Apart from that, several problems with mangrove tourism are caused by not optimal social media branding, lack of cooperation from local communities for branding, lack of information on tourist destinations in mass media, lack of massive campaigns on social media, lack of understanding of the potential and uniqueness of mangrove tourism, etc. have a mangrove tourism promotion strategy plan. This activity seeks to restore income for MSMEs through a destination branding strategy for mangrove batik ecotourism. One of the efforts made is branding mangrove batik. This activity includes 5 stages starting from market analysis, brand identity, brand launch and introduction, brand implementation, and monitoring/evaluation. The results of branding activities show a significant increase in awareness of mangrove batik both in terms of brand, engagement and market segmentation.

Pelatihan Strategi Branding dan Marketing Mix Produk Ecoenzym di Desa Landbaw Kecamatan Gisting Kabupaten Tanggamus

Household waste has not been utilized properly and is generally considered as garbage. In fact, it can be utilized as an ecoenzyme organic fertilizer that is not only beneficial for the soil and plants themselves, but can also reduce household waste in the form of fruit and vegetable waste. In general, household waste in Landbaw Village, Gisting District, Tanggamus Regency has been utilized properly as organic fertilizer. However, it has not been optimal. This is due to the absence of branding and marketing itself in order to introduce and distribute it to the wider community. Therefore, community service activities were held in Landbaw Village, Gisting District, Tanggamus Regency through counseling on how to package a product to make it more attractive and make other people trust our products so as to increase income.

Improving Digital Marketing Skills of MSMEs in Legok Village through a Community Service Program

There are several problems in marketing the products of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in this digital era. Problems such as limited access to technology and lack of knowledge and expertise in managing digital platforms or tools. To overcome these problems, Community Service (PKM) activities are carried out. This PKM is focused on improving marketing skills for MSME players in Legok Village, Tangerang, Banten by Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN). Specifically, this solution is in the form of training with the theme of digital marketing management, market trend analysis, customer preferences, and strategies to increase customer interaction on e-commerce platforms and social media. The materials in this PKM activity are market trend analysis and the use of digital marketing tools where there are 19 participants from different MSME players. The results of this training showed that 100% of participants stated that the training delivered provided new insights or ideas to improve their business, especially in terms of marketing management. Thus, MSMEs in Legok Village are expected to be able to compete better in the digital market, which in turn can encourage local and national economic growth.

Sosialisasi Pencegahan dan Penanganan Kekerasan Seksual di Perguruan Tinggi Melalui Pameran Karya Seni

This Community Service research This PKM (Community Service) activity aims to; Increased understanding of scholarship recipient students, scholarship recipient alumni, STMA Trisakti leaders, academic assistant lecturers for scholarship recipient students, alumni, and the surrounding community regarding activities to prevent and handle sexual violence in higher education through art exhibitions, and so it is hoped that this will increase the desire of students and alumni. , leaders of STMA Trisakti, academic assistant lecturers for scholarship recipient students and the surrounding community in activities to prevent and handle sexual violence. Using the Art Exhibition method. Participants who attended this PKM were 100 who came from scholarship recipients, both KIP, YBT, internship scholarships from STMA Trisakti, and in general from Trisakti Foundation Education units, such as the Trisakti Logistics Transportation Institute, STMK Trisakti, TSM Trisakti, IPT Trisakti, and Universities Trisakti.

The Role of Students in Improving the Quality of The Village Through Community Service Activities

Community service is an activity carried out by individuals or groups, where this task is given by lecturers in carrying out the TriDharma of Higher Education, namely the aspect of service. This community service is carried out to increase community awareness and activeness in forming and developing villages. This research shows the role of students in making it happen. This activity involves efforts such as "Anti-bullying" socialization education for students, mutual cooperation, teaching ngaji at the Qur'an house, and environmental awareness efforts. Community service by students can be the first step in renewing the quality of life of a village and society. This research emphasizes the importance of the active role of students in building villages and providing recommendations for the implementation of similar programs in the future