Mentoring Activities Research Articles

Enhancing Middle School Teachers' Competence through Training and Mentoring in Artificial Intelligent Technology

SMP Negeri 3 Selat is located in Duda Utara, Selat District, Karangasem Regency, Bali Province, Indonesia. Situational analysis shows that most teachers have not utilized artificial intelligence (AI) technology optimally in education. In fact, artificial intelligence technology has the potential to help teachers' work in improving the quality of learning. The purpose of this study was to see the effectiveness of training and mentoring activities in improving teacher knowledge about AI technology and its utilization, as well as improving teacher skills in utilizing AI technology for compiling learning administration; designing learning processes and compiling teaching materials. The data used were primary data from training and mentoring participants consisting of 20 teachers of SMP Negeri 3 Selat. The data were in the form of quantitative data, namely pretest and posttest scores. The data analysis stage began with a plot of pretest and posttest scores and a bar chart plot of grouped data, both of which showed a significant increase in scores after being given intervention in the form of training and mentoring. Paired t-test. To see how big the effect of the training and mentoring intervention was, Cohen's effect size was calculated, the percentage change in pretest and posttest scores. The paired t-test results show that there is a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores. Based on Cohen's size, it was found that the training and mentoring intervention had a very strong effect on changes in pretest and posttest scores. In addition, it was also found that the percentage of changes in pretest and posttest was 106.85% and it can be 95% certain that the average posttest score in the population is estimated to be 32.76 to 45.24 points higher than the average pretest score, due to the intervention in the form of training and mentoring. This is reinforced by the pretest and posttest difference plot showing that there was a significant increase in scores after the intervention.

MENTORSHIP FOR BUILDING CAPACITY IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SECTOR

This paper focuses on how mentorship as an integral part of cultural management higher education could enhance meeting the needs of the cultural and creative sector (CCS). As societal changes occur rapidly, there is a need for novel ways to adapt higher education curricula accordingly, ensuring flexibility in educating students to respond to societal needs. We suggest that integrating mentorship into formal education could be one such approach. The research question is: What are the potential roles, benefits and challenges of mentorship in cultural management programmes in terms of knowledge sharing and co-creation? The aim is to explain if and how mentorship could work as a tool in developing the skills and competencies of future forerunners of the sector. The paper builds on an action research method and applies a qualitative approach to two cases of piloting mentorship programmes. The data collected include observation notes and surveys on interventions in two cultural management master’s programmes. The interventions include mentoring activities, peer-to-peer mentoring and co-creational workshops. As a result, the paper outlines possible approaches and suggestions for how mentorship schemes in the CCS could support the development of capacities to meet the sector’s needs today and in the future. The originality of the paper lies on its novel view of how higher education could build a framework for a new type of solution to address gaps in skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes among professionals through mentorship.

Enhancing Assessment and Feedback in Game Design Programs

The integration of generative AI tools in game design education offers promising ways to streamline the grading, assessment, and feedback processes that are typically labor-intensive. In game design programs, faculty often deal with varied file formats, including 3D models, executable prototypes, videos, and complex game design documents. Traditional methods of assessment and feedback, primarily text-based, struggle to provide timely and actionable insights for students. Furthermore, only a small percentage of top students consistently review and apply feedback, leading to inefficiencies. This article explores how generative AI tools can augment these processes by automating aspects of grading, generating more personalized and meaningful feedback, and addressing the time-intensive nature of reviewing diverse file formats. Key strategies are discussed, including the use of rubrics tailored for AI-based assessment, automated prompts for narrative-driven assignments, and the application of AI in reviewing complex project builds. The objective is to create more time for faculty to engage in live mentoring and hands-on learning activities, which research shows to be more effective. Practical examples of various game design assignments, including build reviews and document evaluations, are provided to illustrate these new approaches. This shift promises to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes.

KKN-Tematik UGJ Kelompok 17 Desa Ciketak Melakukan Pendampingan Pembuatan Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB) untuk Pengembangan UMKM di Desa Ciketak melalui Seminar Digital Marketing

The Thematic Community Service Program (KKN-T) implemented by Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati (UGJ) with the theme “Mutual Cooperation to Build Villages” aims to empower village communities through activities that focus on improving local economic welfare. One of the main initiatives in this KKN-T is mentoring in creating a Business Identification Number (NIB) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) in the village. This program is implemented with a spirit of mutual cooperation involving students, village officials, and the local community. The mentoring activity aims to provide an understanding of the importance of business legality through NIB as an initial step towards developing a more professional and sustainable business. The results of this program show an increase in the number of UMKM that have business legality in the village, which is expected to support local economic growth, access to government assistance, and expand the market. This activity also strengthens collaboration between universities and the community in an effort to build sustainable village economic independence.

Pendampingan Lembaga Pendidikan Formal Untuk Pemilih Pemula di SMA Al Anwari Tanah Merah Kabupaten Bangkalan

Introduction: Political participation in a democratic country is an indicator of the implementation of the highest legitimacy of state power by the people (popular sovereignty). The higher the level of political participation, the more visible it is that people follow, understand and participate in state activities. The role of first-time voters in casting their vote is very important for a better democratic process.Purposes of Devotion: This assistance is carried out to support first-time voters in understanding and exercising their electoral rights. This program aims to provide in-depth knowledge about the election process, rights and obligations as voters, as well as the importance of involvement in democracy. Method of Devotion: The implementation method for this Community Service (PKM) activity uses the PAR (Participatory Action Research) method. This service activity is carried out in several stages of implementation activities as follows: Lecture and Question and Answer, discussion and evaluation.Results of the Devotion: With this assistance, there is an increase in interest and motivation among students who take part in the assistance to participate in general elections and other political activities as part of Indonesian citizens. The level of satisfaction of the majority of students who take part in this mentoring activity is higher and creates a sense of self-confidence and readiness to use their voting rights wisely according to their own conscience and choices.

Pendampingan Pegiat Olahraga Tradisional Egrang Dalam Meningkatkan Kebugaran Jasmani di Kelurahan Jambangan Kota Surabaya

This mentoring activity aims to improve the physical fitness of the community through traditional stilt sports in Jambangan Village, Surabaya City. Stilts, as part of Indonesia's cultural heritage, have the potential to train balance, muscle strength, endurance, as well as the focus and concentration of its players. This program includes providing materials on physical fitness, correct stilt playing reflexology techniques, and direct practice sessions for participants. The results of the activity show that community participation in stilt games can improve their physical fitness while strengthening a sense of togetherness and awareness of the importance of preserving traditional culture. In addition, stilts are also a means of education for the younger generation to learn about traditional games that are beneficial for health. This program is expected to be able to create an active community that continues to develop traditional sports as part of a healthy lifestyle and local culture

Pendampingan Pembuatan Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB) dalam Rangka Kesadaran Legalitas pada UMKM Salama Kelurahan Na’e Kota Bima

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can be the backbone of a country's economy, because their form of business can revive a declining economy. The method used is to conduct a survey to determine the condition of needs of MSME actors in Salama, Na'e District, then analyze problems that occur among MSMEs and determining programs to overcome existing problems. From the analysis that has been determined, the solution that can be implemented is to provide socialization and assistance in creating NIBs through OSS for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The assistance activity in creating Business Identification Numbers (NIB) for MSMEs in the Salama area, Na'e sub-district, Bima city, succeeded in increasing business actors' understanding of the importance of business legality. Of the MSMEs in Nae Village, especially the Salama Ward, it was recorded that 20 had succeeded in having NIBs where making NIBs through the OSS system can be done easily and quickly. This mentoring activity provides wider access to government assistance and capital.

Outcomes of transitioning from mandatory to elective research at a dental school in Southern California.

The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of a curricular change from mandatory to elective research on the student research outcomes at a Southern California Dental School over ten years. Additionally, the perception of dental students and faculty toward research in dental education was assessed. A survey was distributed to determine the perception towards research in dental education, motivation and barriers for pursuing research and the possibility participants would pursue research-even if the school did not mandate it. The survey was distributed to a total of 507 dental students and 121 full-time faculty. Both dental students (80.6%) and faculty (91.4%) agreed that learning about research is important in dental education. Both cohorts generally agreed that research experience enhances dental training, supports the scientific basis of dental treatment methods, and correlates with clinical ability. The majority of students (77.0%) disagreed with mandating research while faculty (77.6%) believed that it should be mandated. Lack of time was the single most stated barrier for participating in research. The overall trend during the transition from mandatory to elective research showed that initially there was a stark drop in students and faculty participation and projects being carried out. However, with deliberate planning, research outcomes steadily increased. We conclude that dental students and faculty have a positive perspective on the importance of research in dental education and actively engage in research and mentoring activities when provided with a supportive and encouraging environment. This participation occurs regardless of whether research is mandated or elective.

Measures to support students’ research activities and scientific mentoring in Russian universities

The present paper is devoted to the search for successful experience and analysis of the problems of supporting students’ research work (R&D) and scientific mentoring in Russian universities. The relevance of the topic is due to the need to evaluate approaches to stimulating not only research and development, but also the activities of scientific mentors in terms of the sustainability and effectiveness of the impact of existing support measures on student involvement in science andteachers’ motivation to mentoring activities. Since the interaction of students and scientific mentors, implemented in the unique organizational conditions of each particular university, and a typical all-Russian context, forms an ecosystem, the article focuses on considering measures to support research and scientific mentoring in interrelation. The purpose of the article is to consider measures to support research and scientific mentoring in Russian universities. The results of an empirical study conducted in 2024 using the methods of traditional analysis of documents (normative legal acts on measures to support research and development at the federal, regional and local levels) and a semi-structured interview with scientific mentors from among academic staff of universities (n = 30) are presented. Main results: generalization of measures to support research and development at three levels (federal, regional and local) of higher education management. It is shown that, at the federal level, they are worded extremely broadly, allowing the regions and universities to specify and refine them.The uneven distribution of support measures by region and their emphasis on financial incentives are revealed. It is concluded that each university has a limited number of documents regulating the support of research and mentoring. The contradictions in the attitude of the academic staff to the measures of support for research and scientific mentoring were disclosed. The prospects for the development of a research programme to support research and scientific mentoring in universities are considered.

Gender and Job Satisfaction: Examining the Role of Leadership Behavior and Gender Congruence Over Time

This article examines the longitudinal relationships between leader gender, leadership style, gender congruence between leaders and followers, and employee job satisfaction over time. Drawing on gender stereotype and role congruity theories, it reviews how communal attributes ascribed to females can initially disadvantage women in leadership roles by compromising their perceived competence. However, evidence indicates such bias may fade as individuals gain experience observing a leader's actual behaviors, values and competencies through ongoing interactions. Specifically, a five-year longitudinal field study found women leaders initially received marginally lower evaluations than men but ended with equal or higher ratings as preconceptions diminished. Additionally, demonstrating a transformational leadership style emphasizing inspiration and development associated positively with follower well-being across genders and leader-follower gender alignments. Practically, organizations that implement regular assessment and mentoring activities appear most effective at fostering truly inclusive cultures where talent, not attributes, drive satisfaction and career outcomes long-term.

Bridging Theory and Practice: Applying Vrio and Pest to Foster Digital Transformation in Kadin Bandung City Msmes

ABSTRACT The data indicates that approximately 70% of MSMEs in Indonesia operate within the food and beverage sector, with 99.5% falling under the MSME classification. Despite being perceived as having numerous advantages, MSMEs face several limitations that hinder their ability to enhance competitiveness and growth. The PKM program is designed to equip participants with relevant knowledge and skills, aiming to improve product quality, expand market access, and implement effective digital strategies. The approach employed involved direct counseling and mentoring sessions for 20 women-led MSMEs supported by KADIN Bandung City. The most notable improvement was observed in participants' understanding of the benefits of digital transformation, along with a strong motivation to apply it within their business practices. Overall, the counseling and mentoring activities demonstrated their effectiveness in enhancing participants' comprehension and motivation to implement the three concepts presented in a practical business context. Keywords: PEST Analysis, VRIO Analysis, Digital Transformation

Designing a Presence Information System for Student Mentoring Activities Using the Laravel Framework

STT NF is a private higher education institution that combines technological knowledge with Islamic values. To achieve this goal, STT NF has a program called student mentoring. Mentoring is led by a mentor and attended by several mentees. The mentoring evaluation process is conducted regularly to assess the progress of each mentee in each group. The evaluation results of each group are sent to BKPK of STT NF. The researcher intends to build an information system for student mentoring attendance using Laravel Framework. The design method used the extreme programming approach. Based on the discussions conducted, it determined that there are five mentoring activities dashboards to be created. There are two known user categories, namely admin and mentor. The program was tested using black box testing with 22 scenarios. Based on the testing, it was concluded that all categories function correctly

Pendampingan Usahatani Jagung Pakan dan Kedelai Edamame pada Ponpes Nurul Muhibbin, Kalimantan Selatan

Routine assistance to several Islamic boarding schools, including the Nurul Muhibbin Halong Islamic Boarding School, is the Adaro Santri Sejahtera (PASS) Program. This program focuses on skill development so that besides having religious knowledge, students are also expected to know about entrepreneurship. This mentoring activity is a form of Community Service (PkM) for Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) as a driving effort to develop a business unit for cultivating and marketing community agricultural products, such as feed corn and organic edamame. This activity is also aimed at making Islamic boarding schools more prosperous, independent, and advanced in learning religious knowledge and providing students with knowledge and skills in agribusiness to become independent people. This activity was carried out for four months (August‒December 2021) at the Nurul Muhibbin Islamic Boarding School, Halong District, Balangan Regency, South Kalimantan, with a target number of participants of 20 people. The method used in this activity is a classical and individual approach. The classical approach was taken when providing theory regarding the introduction of feed corn cultivation and organic edamame, while the individual approach was taken when filling out the questionnaire. This service activity produces elements of Islamic boarding school students, caregivers, and congregation farmers who have knowledge, understanding, and skills in intensive feed corn and organic edamame cultivation. This is essential capital for the Islamic boarding school to continue and develop farming to create an independent Islamic boarding school.

Pengembangan Karakter Generasi Alpha melalui Pendampingan Kreativitas Seni Rupa bagi Anak-Anak Sekolah Minggu Gereja Pandu Bandung

With a tridharma vision and mission founded on ICE values, namely Integrity, Care, and Excellence, Universitas Kristen Maranatha is one of the top ten best private university in Indonesia according to THE Impact Rankings 2022. The Pandu Church Sunday School students that attend the Bina Iman Lanjutan (BIL) are the target audience for community service projects. Using decorative buttons, flannel in various colors, and textile coloring markers on a drawstring fabric bag, the implementation approach is carried out through mentoring and creative experimental activities. This program is intended to foster the Alpha Generation's character among the Sunday School students of the Pandu Church. 26 FSRD students, 9 teaching staff from several faculties at Universitas Kristen Maranatha, 27 Sunday School participants, and 6 BIL’s Pandu Church supervisors helped with the offline activities. Participants are able to create crafts out of drawstring fabric bags as a result of this activity.

Strengthening Entrepreneurship and Financial Reporting Training for The Bali Pande Keris Craftsmen Group Tapakkarya in Denpasar

For Balinese people, traditional weapons such as keris are considered to have high spiritual value, so it is not surprising that the Balinese people themselves greatly glorify these traditional weapons. Keris is considered a symbol of resistance against evil spirits. Keris is also commonly used as a complementary weapon for Hindu religious ceremonies. One of the keris SMEs targeted by the Community Partnership Empowerment activity is the Bali Tapa Karya Pande Keris Craftsmen Group. The location of this PKM Partner is on Jalan Ratna Gang Pacar Denpasar. Based on the results of observations and interviews, the problems faced by partners are low knowledge of the concept of entrepreneurship, lack of understanding of managerial aspects, especially simple bookkeeping techniques for SME actors. Lack of basic entrepreneurship education and training for SME actors and assistance in calculating the cost of finished products. There are three activities carried out in Community Partnership Empowerment, namely providing counseling and training in bookkeeping, mentoring and direct practice regarding the process of calculating production costs, education regarding the importance of management in business and literacy of basic entrepreneurial concepts. The results of the program implementation show that after mentoring and socialization activities, partners are able to make financial records more structured, thereby reducing errors during the financial recording process and being able to calculate the cost of products, can improve business management to be effective and efficient, and increase entrepreneurial motivation.

Strengthening The Independence of The King Saguna Jaya Sea Shell Artisan Group in Increasing Production Towards Export Markets in Serangan Village, South Denpasar District

Especially handicrafts in Bali Province are experiencing very rapid development. The developments in question include dynamic forms, interests and production. Crafts from the island of the gods have a uniqueness in the form that can be seen from their very diverse types and reflect the culture and society of the island of Bali. In addition, the handicraft industry on the island of Bali is not only produced by established businesses, but also household-scale craftsmen who produce products with excellent quality. Along with the development of social media, resulting in the increasing popularity of Balinese craftsmen, this triggered an increase in handicraft orders from all over the world. One of the unique things is handicrafts in the form of handicrafts made from sea shells produced by craftsmen in Serangan Village There are several sea shell craft business groups in the Serangan area, one of which is a self-help business group initiated by I Made Kanan Jaya under the name King Saguna. The King Saguna group is a target group for PKM activities consisting of 13 shellfish artisans. This craft utilizes seashells including shell powder to become a craft that is worth selling. The raw materials for making them use local materials by buying from the public or fishermen. Not only environmentally friendly, but it can also help the economy of the surrounding community.Based on the results of observations of shellfish artisan partners, there are several problems that hinder partners in developing their businesses, including a lack of understanding of production input and output management , very limited production support facilities, lack of understanding to export, where craftsmen are constrained by information and access to start the export process; and lack of understanding of adequate bookkeeping. The purpose of the implementation of this partnership program is to support the increase in production and increase interest towards the export market., artisan groups are starting to be able to prepare the necessary documents for the prerequisites for permission to ship abroad if at any time is needed as well as study market trends through social media.There are three activities carried out in the community partnership program, namely mentoring and training for independent management of production inputs and outputs, and socialization of procedures for exporting. Counseling and training on bookkeeping The results of the program implementation show that after mentoring and socialization activities, partners are able to carry out financial recording to be more structured, thereby reducing errors during the financial recording process, increasing understanding of business management from the production side, as well as the desire to increase sales towards the international/export market .

Pemberdayaan Mahasiswa Melalui Program Kampus Mengajar: Kolaborasi dengan Sekolah untuk Peningkatan Literasi dan Numerasi di Pematangsiantar

The teaching campus program is one of the independent campus programs, an initiative from the Ministry of Education to improve the quality of education in schools throughout Indonesia. This article reviews the service carried out by Field Supervisor Lecturers with students from Nommensen University Pematangsiantar and Simalungun University who carried out service at Taman Siswa Private Middle School and Kartika Pematangsiantar Private Middle School in 2024. The main focus of this service is strengthening literacy and numeracy through creative and innovative approaches. This article discusses mentoring activities, evaluations, and challenges faced during the program. Based on monitoring results, this program increased student motivation in literacy and numeracy and fostered collaborative skills among students..

Pendampingan Pembuatan Konten Digital bagi Para Pelaku UMKM untuk Meningkatkan Minat Konsumen

This research is motivated by the lack of understanding of technology among MSMEs in creating content that can attract consumers in Garut Regency. The purpose of this community service is to help and educate MSME actors in creating good content on social media so that it can attract consumers. The method used in this community service uses a direct mentoring method for MSMEs with several stages including observation, preparation, implementation and evaluation. The results of this service show success where MSME actors are very interactive in this activity to solve their problems and concerns in the content creation process. It is hoped that MSME actors can apply the understanding they gain in this content creation mentoring activity.

Building bridges in Climate Pact activities and Climate Action - example from Serbia

Abstract The European Climate Pact is a movement of citizens united around a common cause, each taking steps in their own worlds to build a more sustainable Europe. Launched by the European Commission, the Pact is part of the European Green Deal and is helping the EU to meet its goal to become climate-neutral by 2050. This work presents examples of activities of the EU Climate pact ambassador in different directions (international and national/local level), with an unique goal, to increase awareness of importance of action, change of mindset, and exchange positive experiences. Climate Action is presented: • through educational activities in EUGLOH project (European Global Health Universities Alliance) - by organizing Course Climate Action for Health and presenting to students at international level different Climate actions activities. • engagement of citizens through Rotary Climate Action in RD 2483 and wither in Rotary international community - as citizens activities - Rotary Climate Action with the aim to increase awareness of climate change and health consequences. • as mentorship activities with PhD students in the field (climate change and air pollution impact on respiratory diseases) - as a research activities. • as an example of cooperation with media in Serbia - increasing of awareness among journalists. There are a lot of possibilities to work in the long-term in the community, using glocal principles and trying to find a way to change the behaviour of citizens towards acceptance of climate neutrality as an important goal. Key messages • Climate Action is citizens action. • Climate action is a way to change the behaviour of citizens towards acceptance of climate neutrality as an important goal.

Exploring the Role of Business Incubators to Sustainable Startups: A Systematic Literature Review

Business incubators play a crucial role in fostering the sustainability and growth of early-stage startups. They provide access, financial support, training, infrastructure, connections with investors, and more. However, many business incubators do not effectively maximize startup potential. This study aims to systematically review and analyze the key characteristics contributing to the role of business incubators in promoting sustainable startups. The study will follow the PRISMA statement (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) and employ document analysis integrating multiple research designs, based on established standards. It will compile and analyze 68 articles from global sources, utilizing open-access articles and accessing primary databases such as Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus for article retrieval. Through content analysis, this study identified fifteen main categories that significantly impact startup businesses: (1) financial support, (2) business support and services, (3) networking support, (4) mentoring activities, (5) infrastructure, (6) human capital, (7) access to knowledge and information, (8) social values and environment, (9) marketing capabilities and support, (10) technology support, (11) entrepreneurship education (courses and curriculum), (12) programs, projects, and events, (13) research and development support, (14) government policy support, and (15) legitimacy involvement. The findings highlight five main aspects—financial, business, networking, mentoring, and infrastructure—as crucial for effective startup support and implementation. From an economic sociology perspective, these articles discuss the dynamic roles of business incubators, emphasizing urgent factors and essential designs for success in the face of future challenges.