Community Service Program Research Articles

Strategi Peningkatan Kesadaran Pertanian Berkelanjutan di Desa Japanan Melalui Pendampingan Pembuatan Pupuk Organik

Field Study and Community Service is a community service program which is a form of implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. One area that is often focused on in KKN is agriculture. Agriculture in Indonesia still faces various problems, one of which is farmers' dependence on the use of chemicals as fertilizers and pesticides. The use of chemicals in agriculture can have long-term negative impacts such as damage to soil structure. One approach that can be applied is the use of animal waste as a natural ingredient in making organic fertilizer. Through Field Study and Community Service program, outreach and training is provided to the community regarding techniques for using animal waste as organic fertilizer. This activity was carried out using methods starting from surveys, outreach, and practice of processing goat manure waste into organic fertilizer. Socialization accompanied by direct practice can provide farmers with more knowledge to understand and apply techniques for making organic fertilizer more effectively. In addition, the use of organic fertilizer can reduce farmers' dependence on chemical fertilizers, increase soil fertility, and optimize agricultural yields.

Strategi Inovatif Dalam Mengelola Keuangan Keluarga: Pengalaman Dari Program KKN di Desa Domas Kabupaten Mojokerto

Domas Village, located in Mojokerto Regency, faces challenges in family financial management that impact the community's welfare. The Community Service Program (KKN) of UPN "Veteran" East Java aims to provide innovative solutions through financial education for the PKK mothers in the village. The methods used include presentations, discussions, practical workshops, and household mentoring. Through presentations and discussions, participants are given basic knowledge about financial literacy, the importance of saving, and how to create a household budget. Practical workshops help participants practice budgeting and debt management strategies. Household mentoring ensures the implementation of the acquired knowledge. The results of this program show an increase in awareness and knowledge of financial management among PKK mothers, reflected in the increased number of families who start budgeting and saving regularly. Consequently, this program has successfully created sustainable social change in the lives of the local residents

Optimalisasi Sumber Daya Alam Tanaman Jagung Menjadi Produk Olahan Nugget Jagung di Desa Wonoayu melalui kegiatan KSMT

Group 39 from the KSMT Community Service Program (Bachelor Service Candidates) carried out activities in Wonoayu Village, Wajak District, Malang Regency, where the majority of the population worked as farmers and breeders. One of the problems faced by the community in this village is the suboptimal use of corn, because most of the corn is only sold in raw form. To overcome this problem, socialization was given about the development of corn-based MSMEs and training to the community on how to process corn into ready-to-eat products, so that it has a higher selling value and can improve the village economy. The method used in this program is through socialization and training in making corn nuggets to the people of Wonoayu Village. This activity received a positive response, as evidenced by the active participation of the community in the socialization and training. The result of this program is that the community becomes more aware of how to make corn nuggets, and with this program, they can also be more innovative in developing village products to have a higher selling value, so that they can support the economy of the local community.

Peningkatan Kualitas Pendidikan Oleh Mahasiswa KKN di Desa Domas Kecamatan Trowulan Kabupaten Mojokerto

Education is a crucial foundation for building quality human resources and community welfare. The Thematic Community Service Program (KKN) conducted by students of UPN "Veteran" East Java in Domas Village aimed to improve the quality of education in the village. The method used was direct participation in teaching and learning activities and socialization. The main activities included interactive teaching at MI Al-Hidayah, additional tutoring "Sinau Bareng" at the village hall, creative competitions, and socialization on bullying prevention. The results of these activities showed an increase in students' interest and enthusiasm for learning, positive support from teachers and parents, and increased awareness about bullying among students. These activities demonstrate that interactive and participatory approaches can bring significant positive changes in the quality of education.

Pendampingan Pengelolaan Sampah Rumah Tangga Ibu-Ibu ‘Aisyiyah Cabang Puring Menggunakan Ember Bertumpuk

The community service program at Muhammadiyah Gombong University involves industrial engineering students and lecturers who assist the women of 'Aisyiyah Puring Branch in making liquid organic fertilizer from household waste. The goal is to improve family nutrition by providing training on using household waste to create liquid organic fertilizer using the stacked bucket method. The resulting fertilizer is used to nourish garden plants as a sustainable source of family nutrition. The mentoring process consists of four stages: preparation, education, practice, and maturation. As a result of the program, 60% of the participants have successfully produced fertilizer using the stacked bucket method. The best practices for making fertilizer are then shared with the surrounding community to encourage the habit of managing household waste effectively.

Pendampingan Perancangan Gudang Material dan Cutting pada Perusahaan Tas TIJ

Top Intera Jaya (TIJ) is a company that focuses on designing and producing high-quality leather bags, wallets, and accessories. TIJ has a monthly production capacity of 50,000 pcs and plans to increase it to 100,000. The company needs better storage capacity and production floor to support this increase. This Community Service Program (CSP) aims to assist TIJ in redesigning the production floor into a raw material and cutting storage warehouse using the shared storage method. The shared storage method organizes warehouse space using the FIFO (First In First Out) principle, where the fastest delivered items are placed in the storage area closest to the exit. This CSP began by conducting interviews with resource persons, namely warehouse staff, to understand the needs of TIJ. After getting an initial overview, the team designed the training materials that TIJ needed. CSP was conducted on February 2, 2024, with the pre-test and post-test results showing an increase in participants' understanding of warehouse design from 33% to 67% and from the results of the training and mentoring, the team and management of TIJ agreed that the shared storage method with the FIFO principle is the best solution that will be implemented for warehouse layout efficiency at TIJ.

Pemanfataan Aplikasi Canva Sebagai Media Desain Promosi Produk Bagi Guru SDN 18 Kampung Durian

The community service program titled "Utilization of Canva Application as a Promotional Design Media for Teachers of SDN 18 Kampung Durian" aims to enhance the graphic design skills of teachers through intensive training using the Canva application. This program was implemented to address the challenges faced by teachers in promoting their side business products and creating engaging teaching materials. Through lectures, discussions, Q&A sessions, and intensive mentoring, the program successfully improved the technical abilities of the teachers in using Canva. Evaluation results show that 85% of the teachers feel more confident and capable of producing more professional designs. This program also positively impacted the quality of school promotional materials and the teachers' side businesses, as well as increased their technological literacy and creativity. In conclusion, this training successfully achieved its goals and made a positive contribution to enhancing the quality of education and economic welfare of the teachers at SDN 18 Kampung Durian.

Empowerment of Posyandu Lansia cadres in overcoming depression and violence among elderly women after the Covid-19 pandemic in Dukuh Panggungan

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the mental health and safety of the elderly, particularly affecting elderly women. Research indicates a rise in anxiety and depression among older adults, with pre-existing elevated depressive symptoms exacerbating their resilience during this period. Increased isolation, financial strain, and restricted access to support services have led to a surge in elder abuse cases, disproportionately affecting women. Effective strategies, such as raising awareness and ensuring timely provision of resources, are crucial to safeguarding the mental well-being of the elderly. Indonesia's commitment to sustainable development and health equity, exemplified through initiatives like the Sustainable Development Goals, must address the specific challenges faced by elderly women in communities like Panggungan Village. The demographic shift towards an aging population, coupled with the pandemic's effects, further magnifies vulnerabilities. Empowering community-based resources can provide holistic support to elderly women, contributing to sustainable health development and social equity. Methods: The approach targets 15 Posyandu Lansia cadres and 20 elderly women in Panggungan Village through an offline community service program adhering to health protocols. Tools used in this study were the Mental Health Improvement Module, Geriatric Depression Scale questionnaire, and knowledge/skills assessment for Posyandu Lansia cadres. A combined quantitative and qualitative analysis was applied. Results: Results showed that 55% prevalence of verbal violence, 45% neglect, and 35% exploitation violence among elderly women. Post-training, these figures improved to 25% for verbal violence, 10% for exploitation violence, and 15% for neglect violence. Depression tendencies witnessed a 25% shift. Cadres’ knowledge increased from 58.2 to 82.1, and skills improved from 63.5 to 79.2. Conclusion: Elevated violence and depression tendencies that were quite high, negatively impact elderly women's mental health in Panggungan Village. Cadre’s training significantly enhances residents' well-being and mental health, offering a meaningful solution.

Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Perhitungan RAB sebagai Kontrol dalam Pelaksanaan Pembangunan Insfrastruktur di Wilayah RT 11 RW 07 Desa Mranggen

<p><em>I</em><em>n building infrastructure, cost calculations are needed, organized in the form of a Budget Plan (RAB) according to government standards. The RAB provides an overview of the total cost required for building infrastructure or construction projects. Additionally, the RAB calculations can also determine the need for building materials, the number of workers required, and the duration of the project. This Community Service program aims to provide knowledge and new skills to the community on how to calculate the Budget Plan (RAB) for building both private homes and community infrastructure, such as meeting halls, neighborhood watch posts, water channels, and so on. The implementation method begins with interviews to assess understanding of creating an RAB, followed by socializing the benefits of making an RAB, training, and practical exercises on how to calculate the RAB. Subsequent steps include monitoring and evaluating the results of the calculations. This Community Service program equips the community with the skills to calculate the RAB for infrastructure development, better understand the volume of work calculations, determine material prices or unit prices for work, and prevent cost overruns during the construction phase.</em></p>

Peningkatan Keterampilan Masyarakat Desa Kerik Melalui Pembuatan Tas Batik Shibori

Kerik Village has one of the leading products, namely bags. The results of observations show that many people in Kerik Village still need side jobs to improve family welfare. So far, the making of bag products is still constrained by several factors, especially related to product design, production, and marketing. The purpose of this community service program training is to improve the skills of the Kerik Village community in making Shibori batik bags. This training was conducted from April to May 2024. The targets of this program were 20 PKK women of Kerik Village. The approach taken from this program is the method of discussion, hands-on practice and evaluation. The community service program in Kerik Village ran conducively and smoothly and produced products in the form of Shibori batik bags. The training participants were able to make Shibori batik bags well. The level of understanding was very good at 15%, good at 75%, quite good at 0% and less good at 0%. In general, the training results showed that the participants understood how to make Shibori batik bags. This training on making Shibori batik bags can support PKK in adding insight, skills, creativity and income in the development of creative industries.

Assistance Innovation In Organic Waste Management As A Hydroponic Media Substrate Building A Green Future

Organic waste management is becoming increasingly important in responding to current global environmental challenges. In this context, this community service aims to explore the potential for using organic waste as a substrate for hydroponic media in building a greener agricultural future in a sustainable system. The use of organic waste as a substrate for hydroponic media has great potential in supporting plant growth, because it contains available N, P2O5, K2O and C-organic nutrients which are sufficient for plant growth and development. Plants grown in organic waste-based substrates show comparable or even better growth compared to plants grown in conventional substrates. The use of organic waste in hydroponic farming also has a positive impact on the environment. More effective management of organic waste helps reduce environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. This community service program has also succeeded in increasing public awareness and knowledge about organic waste management and hydroponic technology. Thus, the use of organic waste as a substrate for hydroponic media offers great potential in improving organic waste management, increasing agricultural productivity, and reducing negative impacts on the environment. This activity makes a real contribution to building a more sustainable agricultural future and contributes to global efforts in facing increasingly complex environmental challenges.

Nutrition education about breakfast and healthy snacks to prevent anemia in teenagers at SMK Dharma Wanita Gresik

Gresik Regency, with its rapid industrial growth, faces a high rate of anemia among adolescents, particularly in Kebomas District. Initial studies indicate that skipping breakfast and consuming unhealthy snacks are primary contributors. This community service program aimed to increase adolescent knowledge about the importance of healthy breakfasts and nutritious snacks to prevent anemia. Through structured nutrition education, the program sought to modify adolescent eating habits. Methods included delivering interactive nutrition education materials to SMK Dharma Wanita Gresik students. Evaluation results showed a significant rise in participants' balanced nutrition knowledge, with the percentage of participants demonstrating good knowledge increasing from 6.1% to 79.6%.

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Sosialisasi Pemanduan Wisata di Desa Ekowisata Pancoh

Rural areas as the locus of tourism development need to prepare themselves to welcome the arrival of tourists. In order to create an empowered village community, one of the initial strategies that can be implemented is through a community service programme through socialisation of community empowerment through tour guiding in Pancoh Ecotourism Village. The socialisation of tour guiding activities is delivered through lecture and discussion methods about tour guiding, what things the guide needs to prepare before meeting tourists, and ways to find out the type or characteristics of tourists. Through this community service programme, the capacity of local human resources is prepared as well as possible to receive tourist visits and be able to provide services and guides according to professional standards. This community service programme is held to create a learning space for the community to improve their knowledge and abilities in the field of tour guiding.

PELATIHAN BOOK REVIEW DI JURNAL INTERNATIONAL BEREPUTASI (WEB OF SCIENCE) DI IAIN MADURA PAMEKASAN

As part of this community service program, lecturers are required to update their knowledge and skills in order to effectively prepare and submit worldwide publications to prestigious journals. Given the present circumstances, it is imperative for all lecturers to acquire the skills necessary to effectively prepare and commence the process of producing a book review for publication in a web of science magazine. Several educators want assistance in comprehending the process of initiating and navigating book reviews in English language acquisition on the Scopus or Web of Science database. In this community service activity, the lecturers from the English Language Education Study Program at PGRI Adi Buana University Surabaya collaborate with English teachers from the Program Study of English Education at IAIN Madura Pamekasan. They provide technical guidance on writing book reviews for international journals like Web of Science. Through engagement in this technical guidance, educators can strategically design and employ digital storytelling medium in English language instruction, taking into account the unique attributes of their students and the materials outlined in the relevant curriculum. The participants are optimistic that this activity will remain sustainable, as it is one of the activities conducted by the Lecturer Team of the Mathematics Education Study Program at PGRI Adi Buana University Surabaya that supports learning activities and aids teachers in enhancing their potential through both learning and research, ultimately contributing to school accreditation.

Pendampingan Pembuatan Karya Tulis Ilmiah Bagi Mahasiswi Institut Darul Hadits Lil Irtsin Nabawi Tarim-Hadramaut Yemen

This article presents the results of an international community service program conducted collaboratively by faculty and students of the Master’s Program in Islamic Education Management at IAIN Palangka Raya. The program aimed to provide training and assistance in scientific writing at the Institut Darul Hadits Lil Irtsin Nabawi Tarim, Hadramaut, Yemen. The primary issue faced by the students at this institution was a lack of understanding of academic writing, due to the absence of relevant coursework. The objective of this assistance was to enhance the students' skills in preparing scientific papers. The program received positive and enthusiastic feedback from the institution's leadership and faculty. Results indicate that students still require further guidance on research methodology, word selection, and structuring academic papers. Such international community service programs can be implemented in various locations targeting students who need similar support and can benefit Islamic educational institutions at both national and international levels.

PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN PRESENTASI PEMBELAJARAN MENGGUNAKAN CANVA

Community service program The Mathematics Education study program at PGRI Adi Buana University Surabaya aims to provide teachers with understanding regarding how to present interesting presentations using the Canva application. This training will be held from April 26 to May 29 2024, online and offline. Overall, the community service activities ran smoothly because the teachers were very enthusiastic because they had experience creating material using the Canva application so that it could make learning fun.

Pemberdayaan Peladang dalam Peningkatan Kompetensi dan Strategi Bisnis di Kawasan Seri Pulau, Penang, Malaysia

The partners in this international community service program are representatives of farmers who are members of the Regional Farmers Association (PPK) Seri Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. The issues that partners have identified as requiring attention are as follows: (1) There is a lack of understanding among partners of how to improve existing competencies in order to develop a business; (2) There are no business strategy seminars conducted by international universities with the specific aim of empowering farmers; (3) There is no forum for discussion between academics and business actors. The aforementioned partner problem was addressed through the implementation of three proposed solutions, namely: (1) the organization of high-quality competency improvement seminars for farmers; (2) the organization of an international community service seminar for farmers in collaboration with PPK, UiTM Cawangan Pulau Penang, and 12 Indonesian universities that are members of the ASEAN Academic Association; and (3) the establishment of discussion forums at PPK Seri Pulau Penang and several business centers for farmers.

Pemanfaatan Kulit Singkong Sebagai Pakan Alternatif Ternak Kambing di Desa Lolotuara Kecamatan Lakor Kabupaten Maluku Barat Daya

Lakor Island is one of the islands located in Southwest Maluku Regency (MBD). Lakor Island also has local livestock plasma nurfah that has been recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, the local livestock plasma nurfah is Lakor goats. Lakor goats are one of the local goat groups whose base is on Lakor Island, Southwest Maluku Regency, Maluku Province, and have been determined through the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture Number 2912 / Kpts / OT.140 / 6/2011 dated June 17, 2011. Therefore, the livestock must be maintained and its population preserved so that it does not become extinct and run out, but the problem often faced by farmers on Lakor Island is the lack of feed in the dry season, to answer this problem in this community service will try to utilize agricultural waste, namely cassava skin as an alternative feed for goats on Lakor Island. The problem raised in this community service program is that the community does not utilize cassava skin waste as animal feed because they do not have knowledge about the utilization of cassava skin waste as animal feed. cassava peel is known as waste from cassava or cassava that has been peeled. cassava peel can be used as animal feed. the purpose of this community service is to utilize cassava peel waste as goat feed. Related to the main problems that have been mentioned, this community service program will offer a solution that is expected to be new information or knowledge to the community on Lakor Island about the use of cassava peel waste as animal feed. The hope of this community service program is that the community on Lakor Island will have new knowledge so that they can utilize cassava peel waste as animal feed, so that it can be an alternative feed that can be given to goats.

Village Waste Management Strategy as an Economic Asset: Accounting Evaluation an Implementation of Sustainable Practices in Bongkasa Village, Abiansemal District, Badung Regency

Bongkasa Village faces significant challenges in waste management, which has become increasingly complex due to population growth, cultural activities, and rising consumption. The Community Service Program (KKN-PMM) aims to evaluate the economic potential of waste management using an accounting approach, enabling efficient and sustainable management of waste. Additionally, this program seeks to empower the local community with knowledge and skills in environmentally friendly and economical waste management practices, contributing to the creation of a clean, healthy, and attractive village environment for eco-tourism development. This service indicates that although the community's knowledge of waste management is fairly good, there are differing views on the burden of waste management. To address this, it is recommended to implement activity-based budgeting that includes budget allocation for facilities, sorting technology, and incentive programs. By making appropriate budget allocations and ensuring good oversight, it is hoped that the efficiency and effectiveness of the waste management program can improve. Furthermore, continuous socialization and education through routine outreach programs are essential to enhance community knowledge, starting from elementary school students about the importance of waste sorting and its benefits for the environment. The support provided must be integrated with budget management to ensure that all aspects of the ongoing program can be optimized, fostering active community participation and improving waste management quality in Bongkasa Village.

Optimalisasi Penggunaan Media Sosial Untuk Dampak Positif di Kalangan Mahasiswa Teknik Informatika Universitas Ibnu Sina Batam

This community service program aims to optimize social media use among students of the Faculty of Informatics Engineering at Ibn Sina University Batam. Through a series of Zoom meetings, students received training on prudent and productive use of social media, along with strategies for leveraging it in academic and professional contexts. The evaluation of the program indicates a significant improvement in participants' knowledge and skills, though there were some challenges in initial practical application. Discussion and Q&A sessions were highly beneficial, but there were suggestions to include more in-depth topics and practical sessions. Overall, the program has had a positive impact on preparing students to use social media effectively, with participants recommending it to their peers.