Community Service Research Articles

Training on traditional massage oil making from adsorbed used cooking oil at a nursing home in Brebes

Used cooking oil has become a frightening specter because of the negative impacts it has caused. Used cooking oil can cause carcinogenic properties if consumed. On the other hand, the content of ginger, lemongrass and chili has been proven to produce anti-inflammatory effects. So that used cooking oil can be combined with ginger, lemongrass and chili into massage oil to be implemented in community service activities at Panti Werdha Purbo Yuwono Brebes. This community service aims to provide education and training in making massage oil from used cooking oil combined with ginger, lemongrass and chili. In addition, training is also given on proper massage for the elderly. The method used in this training is Community service activities that have been carried out have a positive impact on the participants, both the elderly and the caregivers of the orphanage. This activity has combined theoretical understanding with practical applications that form the foundation of effective massage therapy education. This study reveals that community service activity participants are provided with a real learning experience with a two-stage training approach outlined, participants not only acquire essential skills but also foster a deeper appreciation of proper massage therapy.

Health promoting lifestyle in educational setting: an intervention study in the universities

The "health promoting universities" strategy has gained popularity and a presence in the higher education system, particularly in universities. It is imperative for higher education establishments to prioritize the promotion of health within their student body and academic community. By safeguarding and boosting students' wellbeing, a strategy centered on encouraging healthy lifestyles has the potential to boost the university's contribution to health improvement and offer significant value to the community. Universities have the power to improve health promotion through community service and to make policies in this area through research and teaching. In order to investigate student behavior in relation to the standard aspects of the healthpromoting lifestyle profile, this project will undertake an intervention study involving 150 students with the goal of promoting a healthy lifestyle. A pretest and post-test control group design was employed in this investigation. The health-promoting lifestyle standard profile II questionnaire was the research instrument, and descriptive statistics and inference were employed for analysis at the .05 significant level. The outcomes demonstrated a noteworthy impact on the implemented measures. This study's findings indicated that interventions in learning environments successfully raised student behavior linked to a healthy lifestyle and its components.

A Digital Media-Based Learning Transformation Strategy in an Effort to Implement Differentiated Learning at the PGRI Kamal Madura Special School

This community service that aims to improve teachers' ability to use technology in Special School PGRI Kamal. In the initial observation, the results were obtained that there were various challenges faced by the teacher council at Special School PGRI Kamal in the implementation of learning for students with special needs such as the deaf and speech-impaired. The limited number of teachers which causes an additional workload for teachers. Community service activities are needed by providing workshops. The workshop activities held included the use of audio, visual, and audiovisual media which were carried out offline. The workshop held in this service program is expected to improve teachers' skills in the use of digital media platforms to support learning activities

Edible Spoon and Edible Straw: Solusi Cerdik dalam Mengurangi Sampah Plastik di Jombang, Jawa Timur

Plastic is a polymer compound whose main constituent elements are carbon and hydrogen. Because it is difficult to decompose in nature, plastic is the biggest contributor to waste which causes damage to the natural balance. Based on data from the National Waste Management Information System (2023), Plastic waste is the second most common type of waste after food waste, as many as 41.1%. The solution to banning the use of plastic spoons and straws has been found by creating environmentally friendly spoons and straws that are edible and biodegradable. This biodegradable (Edible Spoon) uses wheat flour as a base so it is safe for consumption. Edible and biodegradable straws (Edible Straw) are also made from natural ingredients, namely cassava flour (mocaf) and cornstarch. The method used to produce Edible Straw is the fruit peel method. The method used to produce Edible Straw is the fruit peel method. This method is used to make Edible Straw dough from a mixture of dough and fruit which is mashed into a thin sheet resembling skin. This community service was carried out by STIKES PEMKBAB Jombang students with the aim of reducing the amount of plastic waste, especially plastic spoon and straw waste in Jombang.

Addressing Underscreening for Cervical Cancer among South Asian Women: Using Concept Mapping to Compare Service Provider and Service User Perspectives of Cervical Screening in Ontario, Canada

Cervical cancer is largely preventable through screening and treatment of cervical lesions. In the province of Ontario, South Asian women have some of the lowest rates of screening. The roles of service providers—those in healthcare and community services—and their interactions with screen-eligible people can greatly impact the uptake of screening. In our study, we used concept mapping (CM) to engage over 70 South Asian service users (i.e., those eligible for cervical screening) and service providers to identify a range of ideas and experiences that impact uptake of cervical screening for South Asian women, which were then rated by 45 participants in terms of ‘importance’ and ‘ease to address’ to encourage participation in cervical screening. Overall, ideas related to knowledge and education were rated as most important and easiest to address by both groups. Some differences were seen with South Asian service users valuing the importance of addressing ‘cultural beliefs and influences specific to sexual health’ more than service providers, while service providers valued the importance of addressing ‘lack of comfort and supportive relationships’ more than South Asian service users. Future interventions should target the knowledge and education needs of service users and increase service providers’ awareness of cultural beliefs and influences specific to sexual health.

Recovery schools move to adapt to higher‐need student cohort

Academically focused recovery high schools for youths with substance use disorders aren't considered treatment programs and usually aren't affiliated with treatment centers, but several recent trends have forced some of these programs to include more treatment‐like components. Chief among these developments, according to the executive director of one of the nation's oldest recovery high schools, is the relative absence of adolescent treatment services in most communities, meaning that youths often arrive to these academic settings with limited skills for recovery.

Accounting Faculty’s Motivation to Engage in Academic Citizenship: Evidence from Australia and New Zealand

ABSTRACT Academic citizenship, encompassing service and broader community engagement, is declining despite its pivotal role in the academic ecosystem, largely due to being underrecognized and underappreciated in university reward systems. This study identified factors that support and inhibit faculty engagement in academic citizenship so that initiatives to reverse this trend can be designed. We interviewed 24 accounting faculty from 11 universities across Australia and New Zealand. Drawing on social cognitive theory, this study identified personal factors such as faculty self-efficacy, goal commitment, and self-evaluation of progress as drivers of engagement. Our findings underscore the urgent need for university management to support academic citizenship, particularly among junior faculty, and to formally recognize it in institutional workload models, performance evaluations, and reward systems, to ensure the sustainability of the academe ecosystem. JEL Classifications: M49.

OPTIMALISASI PENGELOLAAN WAKAF PRODUKTIF MELALUI PELATIHAN MANAJEMEN WAKAF BAGI NAZHIR MASJID ALAUDDIN DI DESA LAMIDUR

Abstract This community service activity aims to enhance the capacity of the Badan Kemakmuran Masjid (BKM) administrators in managing productive waqf in Lamidur Village, Simalungun Regency. The training was conducted on September 16, 2024, using a participatory approach that included socialization, counseling, and hands-on practice. Evaluation results indicated that participants experienced a significant increase in understanding of waqf concepts and management, with a satisfaction rate of 90%. Participants demonstrated enthusiasm during the Q&A sessions and successfully developed realistic management plans for waqf assets oriented toward local economic empowerment. This activity is expected to improve community welfare through more effective waqf management. Follow-up monitoring will be conducted to ensure the application of knowledge gained in waqf management in the future.

Training on Preparation of Financial Reports Based on Accurate Application and Tax Calculation for UMKM in Mendalo Darat Village, Jambi Luar Kota District, Muaro Jambi Regency

This training and financial report preparation are designed as a form of community service with the aim of enhancing their knowledge and skills in preparing financial reports and accurate application-based tax calculations for MSME entrepreneurs in Mendalo Darat Village, Muaro Jambi Regency. Through this training, participants are expected to understand the importance of preparing good and correct financial reports in accordance with accounting standards, as well as to increase awareness of the tax obligations that entrepreneurs must fulfill. The results of this activity show that the participants' understanding of basic accounting concepts, tax calculations, and the use of the Accurate application has significantly improved. Participants are able to apply the new knowledge, starting from entering transaction data to producing complete financial reports. In addition, they also showed an increased awareness of tax obligations and how to correctly calculate taxes according to the applicable regulations. This training has a positive impact on the financial management of MSMEs, which is expected to help improve operational efficiency and business sustainability

Global cross-sectional survey on higher education institutions: Analysing the assessment of instrument for evaluating academic expertise on teaching, research and community service

Globally, the discussion on expertise assessment in higher education institutions has long been a topic in academic literature. However, there is currently no specific measure of academic expertise based on the roles of academics in carrying out their core functions, such as teaching, research, and community service. A recent literature review proposed twenty-nine academic expertise criteria in assessing the three academic tasks. The present study conducted a validity test of these proposed criteria by employing exploratory factor analysis and principal axis factoring. The study sample comprised three hundred and thirty-one respondents, who were gathered through a worldwide survey. The results indicate that the division of the three academic functions is shown in the final model of the measure. This model consists of three factors, each encompassing various indicators of teaching, research, and community service. The study contributes to the validitation of the academic expertise criteria, which can be further used in developing the expertise scale adjusted to higher education institutions.

OPTIMALISASI POTENSI PENDAPATAN MELALUI INOVASI SI-ERPIN (SISTEM INFORMASI ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING INNOVATION)

PT Dunia Sandang Pratama is a fabric supplier company experiencing difficulties monitoring orders, ensuring timely deliveries, and producing accurate financial reports. These challenges have an adverse impact on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Because of the acute urgency of these issues, this community service project is designed to develop an integrated ERP system with e-commerce functionality to overcome the existing problems, increase efficiency, expand market reach and provide more accurate information to management. This community service is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in fostering innovation and narrowing the digital divide. The service team, comprising four lecturers and five students, employed the Scrum methodology, which is flexible and interactive, to observe, analyse and design the system in collaboration with the partner, PT Dunia Sandang Pratama. The project's initial phase has been completed, including developing e-commerce features and sales modules. The preliminary results indicate an increase in efficiency concerning order management and reporting. Implementing the ERP system has enhanced data accuracy, operational efficiency, and employee competence. From a quantitative perspective, order processing time has been reduced, the incidence of data errors has decreased, and company revenue has increased. From a qualitative standpoint, employee competence in ERP usage has also improved, positively impacting decision-making. In conclusion, the project has successfully supported the company's decision-making processes.

SOCIALIZATION OF THE DANGERS AND EFFECTS OF DRUG AND PSYCHOTROPIC USE FOR THE PROGRESS OF THE NATION (STOP DRUGS)

<p><strong><em>ABSTRACT</em></strong></p><p>The service team carried out a community service program because the juvenile drug problem was already very worrying. The community really hopes that schools can prevent the harm and spread of drugs. However, there are several problems faced by the partner school, SMPN 1 Kras, including: the teacher council lacks the capacity and understanding of drug problems and dangers; lack of training and media socialization and education about the dangers of drugs; and lack of media development and socialization and education facilities about the dangers of drugs in partner schools. Departing from these problems, the service team provides solutions through community service activities, namely: a) Providing education to adolescents about: Dangers of Drugs and How to Avoid Drugs through training and seminars on the dangers of drugs, b) Improving the ability of adolescents to develop media used for socialization of the dangers of drugs. This service activity will be carried out for three days through training and socialization methods or methods. The results of the activity are known that there is an increase in understanding of various types of drugs, the impact on adolescents, and how to prevent them, Increasing the ability of adolescents, BK teachers, and homeroom teachers in making socialization and education media on the dangers of drugs using or utilizing social media, Building synergy of cooperation between partners and the service team of the BK study program of SMPN 1 KRAS in preventing the dangers of drugs for students at SMPN 1 KRAS in particular and the revitalization of the existence and role of PIK R in SMPN 1 KRAS to educate teenagers about the dangers of drugs.</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong>: <em>NAPZA; Socialization; Adolescent.</em></p>

Pelatihan Keterampilan Observasi Gaya Belajar Dalam Upaya Penanganan Permasalahan Siswa

This research is based on the importance of the teacher's role in the teaching and learning process such as understanding student characteristics such as learning styles. The purpose of this research is to increase the ability to maximize human resources in students by understanding their learning styles so that they can create an effective teaching and learning environment. This community service was carried out at SMA Muhammadiyah III Yogyakarta which was attended by 41 teachers as participants. The results of this training show that the teacher's view of observing student learning styles increases and has a better understanding of the use of several methods to observe student learning styles, the benefits, and the importance of the teacher's role in maximizing student learning performance.

Flipbook Maker is an Electronic Learning Media for Social Studies Subjects

Technology integration in learning is essential in this digital era to improve student interaction and understanding. This community service aims to develop and implement Flipbook Maker as an electronic learning media for Social Sciences (IPS) subjects. The methods used in this community service activity include the planning, training, implementation, and evaluation stages. First, a needs analysis was conducted to determine the material to be presented as a flipbook. Second, IPS teachers were given intensive training on integrating Flipbook Maker into the curriculum.Furthermore, the flipbooks that had been created were tested in several classes to see their effectiveness and student responses. The activity results showed that using Flipbook Maker as an electronic learning medium can increase student interest, facilitate material delivery, and enrich learning resources. The evaluation showed that most students felt more motivated and helped understand IPS material. Thus, Flipbook Maker can be an alternative and innovative learning media for IPS subjects.

Sosialisasi Manajemen Kesehatan Kambing Perah serta Pengaruhnya terhadap Kualitas Susu pada Peternak Kambing Perah di Kecamatan Ampelgading dan Tirtoyudo Kabupaten Malang

Goat's milk is a food of animal origin that is easily damaged and requires handling after the milking process. Ampelgading and Tirtoyudo sub-districts are areas in Malang Regency where some of the population are dairy goat breeders. This community service aims to provide socialization and education on good animal health management so that it can improve the quality of goat milk. The activity began with collecting farmer data and analyzing the situation of dairy goat farming. The socialization method was carried out by conducting focus group discussions about knowledge of animal health management and checking the quality of goat milk. Milk composition testing uses Lactoscan, while organoleptic testing is based on Indonesian National Standard 01-2346-2006 concerning organoleptic and sensory testing instructions. The results of community service show that the quality of dairy goat milk in Ampelgading and Tirtoyudo Districts is premium based on the Thailand Agriculture Standard 2008. The results of the organoleptic test of goat milk have remained the same based on SNI 3141-1-2011 regarding the quality of fresh milk. The results of this goat milk quality test can be used as a basis for farmers to improve livestock management and milking. Through this activity, farmers can implement good livestock health management so that the quality of goat milk and the selling price increase. This activity will encourage young farmers to be more interested in becoming dairy goat breeders who have high economic prospects and contribute to increasing goat milk productivity. Apart from that, this activity can improve the welfare of farmers by improving the quality of goat milk with higher selling power.

Pengaruh Ekaristi Pada Kehidupan Umat; Penelitian Di Keuskupan Agung Palembang Dan Keuskupan Agung Makassar

The church considers that the Eucharist and the daily life of Christians are an inseparable unity. Active participation in the Eucharist is not limited only to liturgical rituals alone but should also be reflected in the daily lives of Christians. In this study, the author aims to examine the significance of the Eucharist as lived by the faithful in receiving the body of Christ in everyday life. This study was conducted using quantitative methods to answer the research question: Does receiving the body of Christ help the faithful realize their faith in everyday life? Various questions were posed to respondents via Google Form. The results showed that in the Archdiocese of Palembang and the Archdiocese of Makassar, receiving the body of Christ has a significant impact on daily life. This sacrament fosters a sense of solidarity and togetherness among the faithful and even encourages active participation in social activities and community service. Thus, it is hoped that the results of this study will inspire the faithful in other dioceses to better appreciate the meaning of the Eucharist in everyday life.

Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat melalui Pembuatan Produk Minuman Timun Apel sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Ekonomi dan Ketahanan Pangan Lokal

Apple cucumber is an annual plant that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is very closely related to the melon plant. Regarding morphology and fruit aroma, this plant is a hybrid plant or a cross between melon and suri cucumber. Apple cucumber farmers in Tanjungpakis Village cultivate an average of ½Ha land for apple cucumber cultivation. The taste of the apple cucumber produced by the fruit is sweet, and the flesh is soft, making this fruit much liked by the public. This makes apple cucumber a superior local fruit that is cultivated in Tanjung Pakis Village. The aim of implementing community service is to make apple cucumbers a strategic superior commodity to be processed into beverage products, optimize the potential of local and regional products, and help improve the economy and welfare of farmers in rural areas. The implementation method is carried out through outreach and licensing, training and practice, and assistance to farmers. The results obtained from the service implementation are syrup product innovations that have been packaged and equipped with attractive product labels.

Penerapan Inovasi Teknologi dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Tangkapan Ikan bagi Nelayan di KUB Bugel

Service activities were conducted in the Bugel Peni II and III Joint Business Group (KUB) in Bugel Village, Kulonprogo Regency. Fishermen who join this group often do not get maximum catches because they face various obstacles, such as limited technology and unpredictable weather conditions. This community service aims to provide portable FAD innovations and determine the success of using portable FADs in fishermen's catches. Portable FADs are proposed for this service activity to provide a solution to minimize losses due to these obstacles. Portable FADs are an innovation that stimulates fish behavioral responses using sound waves with a specific frequency on an attractor, developing from the concept of conventional FADs. The implementation method begins with outreach to fishermen in the Bugel Peni II and III Joint Business Group (KUB) regarding the concept and benefits of portable FADs. Practical training was carried out on the installation and use of these tools and education regarding their positive impact on fish catches. In addition, data collection was carried out through direct observations in the field to understand fish responses to portable FADs. The positive impact of this service activity is that the application of portable FADs provides in-depth insight into the urgency of using technology to increase fish catches by fishermen. Apart from that, this service activity also provides important insight regarding the natural factors fishermen face in implementing portable FADs, such as weather uncertainty, increasingly scarce fish resources, and natural conditions, namely high waves, which are the main obstacles in achieving the expected results.

Pelayanan Pengaduan Masyarakat Peduli Lingkungan Pada Dinas Lingkungan Hidup Kota Palangka Raya

<em>Palangka Raya City, as the center of government and economic growth in Central Kalimantan, faces serious challenges in waste management. The increasing amount of waste generated by community and industrial activities demands attention and concrete action to maintain cleanliness and environmental sustainability. This community service activity aims to raise public awareness about the importance of proper waste management and to provide facilities for reporting and handling waste. The activities include socialization and counseling about the types of waste, the negative impacts of waste on health and the environment, as well as effective reporting procedures. By providing easily accessible reporting facilities, such as hotlines and mobile applications, it is hoped that the community can play an active role in reporting waste issues they encounter. The expected outcomes of this activity are increased public awareness, an increase in the number of waste reports, and more effective waste management, which in turn will contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment in Palangka Raya City. This community service activity is implemented as part of the Field Work Practice (PKL) of the Integrated School of Management Informatics & Computer (STMIK). This activity is expected to create a culture of shared responsibility in environmental management and support the sustainability efforts initiated by the local government.</em>

Pengembangan Ornamental Landscape yang Berkelanjutan untuk Mengurangi Surface Urban Heat Island di Masjid Asy-Syifaa Kota Kendari

Revegetation based on the ornamental landscape is one of the efforts to reduce the surface of urban heat islands (SUHI), the intensity of which is always influenced by land surface temperature (LST). The focus of the PBM scheme community service program in the scope of PKM is disaster mitigation due to climate change, significantly reducing the risk of disasters due to LST. The program aims to reduce SUHI through vegetation modification using edible and ornamental plants as elements forming the landscape with a public education approach and revegetation actions. The results of PBM-PKM in public education activities show the high enthusiasm of the community in participating in activities and show that the level of partner understanding of the concept of revegetation has reached 100%. As a result of revegetation activities, as many as 342 edible plants and ornamental plant seeds invested in the community were successfully planted in the Asy-Syifaa Mosque, Kendari City landscape. The achievement of increasing the level of community empowerment shows a significant increase in understanding regarding the importance of creating vegetation in the yard landscape to reduce the risk of disasters due to rising LST through vegetation, which has been understood 100% by target partners. The results of monitoring and evaluating the growth of edible plants and ornamental plants as landscape-forming elements were able to grow well in the Asy-Syifaa Mosque area.