JPM: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Optimalisasi Pemetaan Spasial dan Penanda Visual dalam Mendukung Pariwisata Kuliner di Koridor Jalan

2026-04-21T04:25:56+00:00

The Suryakencana area in Bogor City is a multicultural culinary destination that offers a diversity of food businesses within a single urban space; however, information regarding the characteristics and distribution of these businesses is still not systematically managed, limiting visitors’ access to information. This community service activity aims to optimize spatial mapping and visual signage in supporting the development of culinary tourism along the Suryakencana Corridor. The partners involved are 50 culinary business owners who are members of the Suryakencana Traders Association. The implementation method uses a mixed approach, including Geographic Information System (GIS)-based spatial mapping, hotspot analysis to identify clusters of business activity, participatory stakeholder engagement, and the application of color-coded visual signage to facilitate the identification of business characteristics. Data were collected through field observations, documentation, and Pre-test and Post-test questionnaires using a Likert scale. The results show that culinary businesses are concentrated in high-activity points that serve as strategic locations for intervention. After implementation, the average perception score increased from 3.03 to 4.31, indicating improved understanding, better business practices, and increased awareness of the importance of information transparency for visitors. The intervention also encouraged a shift toward more proactive communication through the availability of visual information in the field. This activity demonstrates that the integration of spatial mapping and simple visual signage can enhance information delivery effectiveness and make it easier for visitors to determine culinary choices according to their preferences.

Pemanfaatan Website Profile Sebagai Peningkatan Sarana Promosi Digital

2026-04-29T05:23:44+00:00

Make Up Artist (MUA) Aprilianafast, a makeup service business located in Klaten and its surroundings. In the MUA service sector, especially in areas such as Klaten and its surroundings, competition is very tight. Customers currently tend to search for information, view portfolios, and compare services online before choosing a MUA. The background of this activity is based on the absence of centralized official digital media, so information about profiles, portfolios, services, and prices is still scattered on social media and difficult to access in a structured manner by potential clients. The purpose of this activity is to assist in creating a profile website that will be used to disseminate information about services at MUA Aprilianafast. The implementation method includes: Needs analysis to identify key content relevant to the target audience; website design to compose a navigation structure; visual design according to brand identity; implementation and testing, namely, to develop the website and then conduct black box testing to ensure the function runs well. Interface design prioritizes the principles of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) with a responsive design and in accordance with the visual identity of the beauty industry. The resulting MUA profile website provides information about the MUA's profile, portfolio, services and pricing, testimonials, and contact information. Black-box testing of the profile website showed that all key functions worked as designed.

Optimalisasi Transformasi Digital Berbasis Kearifan Lokal untuk Pemberdayaan Komunitas dan Keberlanjutan Sosial

2026-04-21T04:35:59+00:00

Digital transformation has become a key catalyst in improving community quality of life, yet its implementation often neglects cultural context and local wisdom. This study aims to develop a conceptual framework for community empowerment based on digital technology integrated with cultural values, thereby fostering social and economic sustainability. The method employed is Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR), with a case study of a village community in Surakarta engaged in digital literacy and creative economy development. The program stages include: needs assessment and local potential mapping, digital literacy training, mentoring of MSMEs in technology adaptation, integration of cultural narratives into digital products, and sustainability evaluation through socio-economic indicators. The program was conducted over six months (September 2025–February 2026) in Sukamaju Village, Karanganyar. Results indicate significant improvements before and after program implementation: enhanced digital capacity, increased number of MSMEs entering digital markets, higher community income, and stronger cultural identity preservation. These findings confirm that optimizing the integration of technology with local wisdom not only strengthens digital capacity but also reinforces cultural identity, expands economic opportunities, and builds social resilience. The conclusion highlights that digital transformation rooted in local values creates inclusive, relevant, and sustainable social innovation. The CBPR-based empowerment model proved adaptive to digital disruption while strengthening a resilient socio-economic ecosystem. This research contributes to evidence-based policymaking for local governments, academics, and communities, emphasizing that social sustainability requires not only technology adoption but also the utilization of local values as its foundation.

Internalisasi Etika Ekologi melalui Experiential Learning Berbasis DAS dalam Mendukung Edukasi Mitra Sungai

2026-06-05T15:37:12+00:00

The Karang Mumus sub-watershed in Samarinda City faces ecosystem degradation due to domestic waste pollution, riparian land conversion, and generally low urban ecological literacy. As future decision-makers in the management sector, graduate management students require direct exposure to urban ecological realities so their understanding extends beyond theoretical discourse. This community engagement activity aims to internalize watershed-based ecological values, strengthen students' ecological literacy through experiential learning, and build an ecological ethic as a foundation for eco-literate leadership. The method applied is a participatory educative approach implemented through four stages field observation, semi-structured interviews with a community resource person, focused group discussion, and direct experiential learning involving 24 students of the Master of Management Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur on 10 May 2026, accompanied by Mr. Misman, initiator of the Karang Mumus River School community (GMSS-SKM). The results show a shift in students' perspectives from viewing the river merely as a physical channel toward a holistic understanding of the watershed as a catchment system connected to domestic activities. Students gained new understanding of simple, locally-sourced wastewater treatment concepts, the ecological function of riparian vegetation, the impact of pesticide residues on water quality, and the distinction between "visual green" and "ecological green." The activity concluded with hands-on tree planting as a concrete manifestation of the ecological values learned. This activity serves as an ecological trigger that lays a cognitive and motivational foundation for students to integrate sustainability perspectives into their future managerial practices and academic research.

Evaluasi Teknis dan Pendampingan Partisipatif dalam Optimalisasi Sarana Sanitasi Tempat Ibadah Berbasis Komunitas

2026-06-05T15:36:18+00:00

Musholla Al Amin in Rebalas Village, Grati District, Pasuruan Regency, faced sanitation problems related to toilet feasibility, wet-area safety, the arrangement of the ablution area, drainage flow, access to clean water, and facility maintenance practices. The initial condition showed that the musholla had only one toilet unit, slippery wet-area flooring, an unorganized ablution area, poor drainage flow, and no written sanitation maintenance schedule. This community service program aimed to evaluate the technical condition of sanitation facilities and optimize their function through physical improvement, sanitation education, and community-based participatory maintenance assistance. The program was implemented using a participatory technical assistance approach involving 17 participants, consisting of foundation administrators, musholla administrators, local residents, and facility users. Data were collected through technical observation, semi-structured interviews, needs-assessment discussions, visual documentation, pre-test and post-test assessments, and post-program monitoring. The feasibility of sanitation facilities was assessed based on seven indicators: toilet condition, ablution area, access to clean water, drainage system, floor condition, wet-area safety, and facility cleanliness. The results showed that the sanitation facility's feasibility score increased from 35% before the intervention to 85% after the improvement. In the educational aspect, participants’ understanding of healthy sanitation and facility maintenance increased from 15% in the pre-test to 75% in the post-test. In addition, the frequency of facility maintenance increased from an average of once per week to two to three times per week after the education session and the development of a maintenance commitment. These findings indicate that integrating technical evaluation, physical facility optimization, sanitation education, and participatory assistance can improve the sanitation quality of a place of worship while strengthening community involvement in sustaining facility maintenance.

Optimalisasi Mutu Pelayanan Kesehatan Preventif Berbasis Thibbunnabawi melalui Pemanfaatan Sistem Informasi

2026-07-03T04:52:39+00:00

The community service partner was a holistic cupping clinic that provides preventive and complementary health services based on Thibbunnabawi but still faced limitations in service administration and documentation. The partner's main problems included non-digital patient records, manual cupping schedules, inconsistent therapy records, non-integrated initial screening, verbally delivered preventive education, and service reports that were difficult to summarize for internal evaluation. This activity aimed to optimize the quality of preventive health services through the utilization of a Holistic Cupping Clinic Information System designed according to the work needs of clinic managers, administrators, therapists, and assistants. The implementation method consisted of needs observation, partner interviews, system design, application implementation, user training, practical mentoring, and activity evaluation. Ten participants were involved, with an average initial digital literacy score of 54.1. The results showed improvement in all service indicators: patient data input increased from 42 to 88, cupping scheduling from 40 to 86, therapy records from 45 to 84, initial screening from 50 to 87, preventive education from 56 to 90, and service reporting from 38 to 82. Participant satisfaction was also high, including system usability at 92 percent, perceived service benefits at 95 percent, training clarity at 93 percent, feature suitability at 90 percent, and intention for continued use at 88 percent. The contribution of this activity lies in providing a simple, contextual, and applicable information system utilization model to strengthen administration, service safety, therapy documentation, and preventive education in holistic cupping clinics. This contribution gives the partner a clearer digital workflow to support service continuity.

Optimalisasi Pemberdayaan Ibu Rumah Tangga melalui Pelatihan Bisnis Online dan Pengelolaan Keuangan Digital untuk Meningkatkan Pendapatan Keluarga

2026-06-08T13:56:23+00:00

This community service program aimed to improve the ability of housewives to utilize online business and digital financial management as an effort to increase family income in Medan City. The main problems faced by the participants were low digital literacy, limited use of social media and marketplaces for business marketing, and inadequate financial management of household businesses. The implementation method used a participatory approach consisting of initial observation, identification of partner needs, online business training, digital financial management training, practical sessions, mentoring, and program evaluation. The participants consisted of 20 housewives managing micro and small household businesses in culinary, fashion, handicraft, and cosmetic sectors. The results showed an improvement in participants’ digital capabilities after participating in the training, where most participants were able to use social media and marketplaces as business marketing tools. In addition, participants also began to understand the importance of financial recording and the use of simple digital financial applications in managing household businesses. Participant satisfaction with the program was also positive because the training materials were considered relevant to their business needs and easy to implement in daily business activities. This community service program is expected to become a model for women’s economic empowerment based on digital technology to support sustainable family welfare improvement.

Optimalisasi Kompetensi Tenaga Kerja Muda melalui Pelatihan Microsoft Office dan Sistem Administrasi Digital untuk Meningkatkan Peluang Kerja

2026-06-08T13:39:29+00:00

This community service program aimed to improve the competencies of young workers through Microsoft Office and digital administration training to support work readiness in Medan City. The main problem faced by the participants was the low ability to use digital office applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint, which are essential skills in the modern workplace. The implementation methods included observation, practice-based training, mentoring, evaluation, and follow-up activities. The participants consisted of 20 young workers with senior high school and vocational school educational backgrounds. Initial survey results showed that 60% of participants were in the low competency category, 30% in the moderate category, and only 10% in the high category. After the training activities were conducted, participant competencies increased significantly, with the high competency category rising to 55%, the moderate category reaching 35%, and the low category decreasing to 10%. In addition to improving technical digital administration skills, the program also had a positive impact on participants’ confidence in facing technology-based employment opportunities. The partners’ responses indicated a high level of satisfaction because the training materials were considered relevant to current community and labor market needs. Therefore, this community service program can serve as an effective solution for improving the digital competencies of young workers and supporting the enhancement of human resource quality in the era of digital transformation.

Optimalisasi Literasi Digital untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Teknologi Informasi dan Kemampuan Identifikasi Hoax pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas

2026-06-08T14:10:24+00:00

The development of information technology and social media facilitates the dissemination of information, but also increases the risk of spreading fake news or hoaxes among students. Low digital literacy skills make students vulnerable to receiving and spreading information without first verifying it. This Community Service activity aims to increase students' understanding of the dangers of hoaxes, improve digital literacy skills, and train information verification skills using digital technology. The partners in this activity were 86 grade 10 students of SMA Negeri 1 Bontang. The activity was implemented through educational seminars, interactive lectures, discussions, case simulations, and direct practice using the Google Lens and Gemini applications for technology-based fact-checking. The activity was carried out for two days, namely on September 8-9, 2025. The level of activity success was measured through participant observation, pre- and post-tests, and participant reflections after the activity. The results of the activity showed an increase in students' understanding of the meaning of hoaxes, the characteristics of false information, and the importance of digital literacy in the use of social media. In addition, students were able to practice using Google Lens and Gemini to verify information independently. This activity also had a positive impact on changing students' attitudes, encouraging them to be more critical, wise, and responsible in receiving and disseminating digital information. Therefore, digital literacy-based anti-hoax education can be an effective way to foster a healthy digital culture among students.

Pemanfaatan Produksi Pakan Mandiri untuk Meningkatkan Efisiensi Usaha Budidaya Ikan

2026-06-13T17:43:13+00:00

Feed costs are the largest component in fish farming businesses, accounting for more than 60% of total production costs. This condition is also experienced by fish farmer groups in Patumbak Village, Deli Serdang Regency, which still depend on commercial feed, resulting in high operational costs and reduced profits. On the other hand, the area has local resources that can be utilized as alternative feed ingredients, one of which is chicken feather waste, which contains a high protein content. However, the limited knowledge and skills of the partners in producing self-made feed have become the main obstacle to utilizing this potential. This community service program aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of fish farmer groups in producing self-made feed based on chicken feather waste to enhance the efficiency of fish farming businesses. The partner of this activity was a fish farmer group managed by Mr. Denianto in Patumbak Village, Deli Serdang Regency. The implementation methods included socialization, self-made feed production training, feed production practice, mentoring, and evaluation. The results showed an improvement in participants’ knowledge and skills regarding feed formulation and self-made feed production. The partners were able to utilize chicken feather waste as an alternative feed ingredient, thereby reducing their dependence on commercial feed. Furthermore, the program had a positive impact on production cost efficiency, strengthened group collaboration, and encouraged more environmentally friendly utilization of livestock waste. This program is expected to support the sustainability of fish farming businesses and improve the welfare of fish farming communities in Deli Serdang Regency.

Optimalisasi Kompetensi Produksi Konten Digital Berbasis Smartphone Untuk Mendukung Publikasi Pengawasan Pemilu dan Pilkada

2026-06-08T13:53:10+00:00

The development of digital communication requires public institutions to effectively utilize social media as a medium for publication, documentation, and information dissemination to the public. Bawaslu Buleleng Regency, as an election supervisory institution, has a substantial need for documentation and publication activities to support participatory election supervision campaigns, electoral education, and the dissemination of information related to election and regional election oversight. However, digital publication management still faces several challenges, including limited human resources in the public relations division, inadequate smartphone-based digital content production skills, and the suboptimal utilization of smartphones as tools for institutional documentation and publication activities. This community service program aimed to optimize smartphone-based digital content production competencies among the staff and employees of Bawaslu Buleleng Regency in supporting the documentation and publication of election and regional election oversight activities. The methods employed included partner needs assessment, digital visual communication training, smartphone photography and videography training, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and evaluation through pre-tests and post-tests. The results indicated an improvement in participants’ understanding and skills in smartphone-based digital content production. The average pre-test score of 58.57 increased to 92.86 in the post-test, representing an improvement of 58.5%. Furthermore, participants were able to apply photography, videography, and basic editing techniques using smartphones to produce more effective publication content for institutional social media platforms. These findings demonstrate that smartphone-based digital content production training is effective in enhancing human resource capacity to support election and regional election oversight publication through digital media.

Optimizing the Utilization of Financial Literacy in Supporting Community Economic Development for Seafood Collectors and Micro-Businesses

2026-01-17T14:41:29+00:00

This community service activity aims to enhance the financial management capabilities and financial literacy of residents in Bagan Deli Village, Medan Belawan District, as a strategic effort to strengthen the resilience of the local economy. The background of this program is rooted in the persistent challenges faced by the community, particularly the limited understanding of structured financial record-keeping, weak separation between personal and business finances, and low levels of financial literacy across multiple demographic groups. These conditions potentially hinder the growth of micro and small enterprises that form the backbone of the village economy. The primary targets of this activity include seafood collectors and micro-business actors who play a crucial role in local economic circulation but often lack access to practical financial education. The implementation of the program adopts a participatory and hands-on approach consisting of preliminary field observations, financial education sessions, and intensive mentoring. The educational component includes financial literacy socialization, practical training in simple bookkeeping systems, and guidance on utilizing digital platforms to support MSME promotion and market expansion. Throughout the mentoring phase, participants are encouraged to apply newly acquired knowledge directly to their daily financial practices, ensuring experiential learning and long-term retention. The results of the activity demonstrate a measurable improvement in participants’ awareness of systematic financial management, the importance of transparent record-keeping, and the productive use of digital technology in business operations. Overall, this community service initiative is expected to generate a sustainable impact by fostering disciplined financial behavior, strengthening entrepreneurial capacity, and contributing to the long-term economic welfare of the Bagan Deli community.

Optimization of Financial Literacy Among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Through Simple Financial Management Practices

2026-01-17T14:48:06+00:00

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are sectors that have a strategic role in supporting national economic growth, including in Belitung Regency. However, one of the fundamental problems faced by most MSME actors is the low financial literacy and business financial management skills. This condition has an impact on the inability of business actors to manage cash flow, separate personal and business finances, and carry out long-term financial planning effectively. This community service activity aims to improve financial literacy and simple financial management skills for MSME actors in Belitung Regency so that they can manage their businesses in a more professional and competitive manner. The implementation method includes training, mentoring, and direct practice regarding recording financial transactions, preparing simple financial statements, and planning business budgets. This activity was carried out by involving MSME actors from various economic sectors in Belitung Regency. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of the importance of financial recording, simple report preparation, and financial management separate from personal finance. Participants also showed high enthusiasm in applying the simple financial planning and recording format provided. Overall, this activity has succeeded in making a real contribution in increasing the capacity and independence of MSME actors in managing business finances. With the increase in financial literacy, it is hoped that MSMEs in Belitung Regency can grow stronger, adaptive, and competitive to face regional and national economic challenges.

Optimalisasi Kreativitas, Kedisisiplinan, dan Karakter Islami Siswa melalui Pelatihan Dasar Menggambar sebagai Media Pembelajaran Interaktif

2026-07-03T04:56:07+00:00

This community service program was motivated by the low level of Islamic character, learning discipline, and creativity among elementary school students, as reflected in their lack of learning concentration, frequent joking during classroom activities, and unsatisfactory academic achievement. These conditions indicate the need for more innovative, participatory, and enjoyable learning strategies to improve students' engagement in the learning process. This program aimed to optimize students' Islamic character, discipline, and creativity through basic drawing training as an interactive learning medium. The program was conducted at SD Islam Ruhul Amin from April 16 to May 22, 2026, involving 20 students from grades one to six. The implementation method consisted of needs assessment, coordination with the school, program planning, basic drawing training, delivery of Islamic character education through audiovisual media, drawing practice, mentoring, and evaluation using observation, interviews, simple questionnaires, and documentation. The results showed that students demonstrated high attendance and enthusiasm throughout the program. Most participants were able to follow drawing instructions, produce basic shapes correctly, and showed greater confidence in asking questions and presenting their work. The program also increased student participation through practical and collaborative learning activities. However, improvements in Islamic character and learning discipline were not yet optimal because several students still tended to joke with their classmates and had difficulty maintaining consistent learning focus. The results of school examination mentoring also indicated that students' academic achievement remained below the expected standard and therefore required continuous guidance. In addition, the planned renovation of the school building limited the implementation of several follow-up activities. Overall, the basic drawing training positively contributed to improving students' creativity, participation, and self-confidence. Nevertheless, strengthening Islamic character and discipline requires continuous habituation through collaboration among schools, teachers, parents, and higher education institutions to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Penguatan Pengelolaan Keuangan Dan Perencanaan Usaha Untuk Mendukung Keberlanjutan Bisnis Peternakan Ayam Kampung

2026-07-11T03:26:32+00:00

The community service partners in this program were small-scale free-range native chicken farmers in Sigara-gara Village, Langkat Regency, Indonesia, who managed their businesses independently using simple and unstructured financial record-keeping systems. The main challenges encountered by the partners included the absence of a clear separation between business and household finances, inconsistent transaction recording, and the lack of business planning to support informed decision-making. These conditions made it difficult for the farmers to accurately identify production costs, profit levels, cash flow, and future business development needs, resulting in less effective business management. Therefore, this community service program aimed to enhance the partners' capacity in preparing simple financial records and developing business plans to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of their native chicken farming enterprises. The program contributed practical mentoring, user-friendly bookkeeping templates, and simple business planning guidelines tailored to the farmers' operational conditions. The implementation employed a participatory approach consisting of observation, needs assessment, socialization, training, mentoring, and evaluation. The training focused on recording cash receipts and expenditures, classifying production costs, preparing simple income statements, and developing short-term business plans based on financial information. The evaluation results indicated a significant improvement in the partners' managerial competencies. Before the program, only 30% of participants regularly recorded business transactions; after the program, this figure increased to 85%. The proportion of participants capable of preparing simple financial statements increased from 25% to 82%, while the ability to develop business plans improved from 20% to 78%. In addition, 90% of the participants expressed positive feedback regarding the mentoring activities, stating that the training materials were easy to understand and could be directly applied to their daily farming operations. Overall, this community service program successfully strengthened the managerial capacity of the partner farmers, promoted more effective financial management practices, and served as an initial step toward improving the long-term sustainability of native chicken farming businesses.

Optimalisasi Perancangan Desain Arsitektur Yayasan untuk Menghasilkan Bangunan yang Nyaman dan Hemat Energi

2026-07-15T08:13:32+00:00

Yayasan Dharma Bangsa Mandiri is a social organization actively playing a role in developing community potential through various programs in education, economics, social-cultural affairs, religion, and health. All operational activities and community services are currently conducted at the foundation's office, which faces limitations in physical space and user comfort. The inadequate existing building conditions lead to suboptimal support for activities carried out by staff and the community. This problem serves as the basis for the Community Service Team from the Architecture Study Program of Universitas Indraprasta PGRI to conduct collaboration, mentoring, and redesigning of the YDBM office. The main objective of this community service activity is to provide architectural design solutions that can optimize spatial functions while increasing thermal and visual comfort for all users. The method employed is a sustainable architecture approach, emphasizing the optimization of natural ventilation and natural lighting, along with flexible, functional, and humanistic spatial arrangements. The results of this activity consist of a design concept highly responsive to the partner's specific needs, capable of integrating energy efficiency principles with dynamic social activity requirements. Through this new design, the foundation's office is expected not only to provide physical comfort but also to become a robust supporting facility for the sustainability of long-term community empowerment programs. The integration of adaptive and inclusive design elements allows each spatial zone to be used effectively for various activities, thereby increasing the foundation's operational effectiveness independently. Preliminary results indicate that this design has successfully formulated a more organized and efficient spatial layout for users. The concrete contribution of this activity is the realization of an office environment capable of supporting productivity and providing a significant positive impact on improving the quality of life for the community served by the Yayasan Dharma Bangsa Mandiri.

Optimalisasi Penguatan Kapasitas Kewirausahaan Digital Komunitas Single Mother melalui Workshop Desain Grafis berbasis Artificial Intelligence

2026-07-18T08:26:21+00:00

The development of digital technology requires micro-businesses to be able to utilize digital media as a means of product promotion and marketing. However, members of the Single Mother Ukhuwah Community in Palembang City still face limitations in utilizing digital technology, especially in creating attractive promotional media and using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based applications. This condition results in suboptimal product promotion, resulting in low business competitiveness. This community service activity aims to strengthen the digital entrepreneurship capacity of community members through an AI-based graphic design workshop. The implementation method uses a participatory approach that includes identifying partner needs, delivering digital entrepreneurship materials, training in the use of AI-based graphic design applications, practicing creating digital promotional content, mentoring, and evaluation through pre-tests and post-tests. The evaluation is carried out on five indicators, namely understanding digital marketing, using AI applications, the ability to create promotional designs, utilizing social media, and confidence in using digital technology. The results of the activity showed improvements across all indicators: digital marketing understanding increased from 40% to 85%, AI application usage increased from 25% to 82%, promotional design skills increased from 30% to 88%, social media utilization increased from 45% to 90%, and technology confidence increased from 38% to 87%. Furthermore, all participants were able to produce digital promotional content tailored to their business characteristics and began utilizing social media as a more effective marketing tool. These results demonstrate that the AI-based graphic design workshop was effective in increasing the digital entrepreneurship capacity of the single mother community and supporting the development of more competitive micro-enterprises in the digital era.

Optimalisasi Hak Kekayaan Intelektual dan Hilirisasi Inovasi Pembelajaran melalui Generative Artificial Intelligence

2026-07-03T06:22:55+00:00

The digital transformation of education requires teachers to possess digital literacy competencies, the ability to utilize Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI), and an understanding of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection regarding instructional innovations. However, a needs analysis conducted among teachers within the West Java Provincial Education Office Branch (Region X) revealed that the use of Generative AI in the learning process remains limited, understanding of IPR is inadequate, and efforts to commercialize or scale up (downstream) instructional innovations have not been optimally implemented. These conditions potentially hinder the creation of value-added and sustainable instructional innovations. This community service activity aims to optimize teachers' competencies in utilizing Generative AI to produce instructional innovations that are protected by IPR and possess potential for downstream application. The proposed solution was implemented in four stages: participant needs analysis; a workshop on digital literacy and Generative AI utilization; mentoring on IPR documentation and innovation downstreaming strategies; and evaluation using a Likert-scale questionnaire. The results indicate that participants were able to implement Generative AI to develop teaching materials, digital learning media, assessment instruments, and school administrative tools more effectively and innovatively. Evaluation of the activity showed that all indicators fell into the "highly proficient" category, with understanding levels ranging from 89.6% to 95.2%. The highest achievement was recorded in the indicator for readiness to implement training outcomes in schools (95.2%), followed by Generative AI utilization (94.8%) and increased digital literacy (93.2%). Furthermore, participants demonstrated an improved understanding of the importance of IPR protection and the opportunities for downstreaming instructional innovations as part of strengthening the technology-based education ecosystem. Thus, a workshop approach combined with mentoring proved effective in enhancing teacher competence while fostering the creation of instructional innovations that are adaptive, legally protected, and capable of delivering a broader impact on educational development.

Penguatan Kompetensi Guru melalui Pelatihan Pengembangan Bahan Ajar dan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Artificial Intelligence (AI)

2026-07-21T15:20:46+00:00

The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum requires teachers to possess the competence to develop innovative teaching materials and instructional media while effectively integrating digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), into the learning process. However, a needs analysis conducted at SMP Negeri 6 Pematangsiantar revealed that most teachers had limited knowledge and skills in utilizing AI to develop instructional materials and learning media. This Community Service Program aimed to strengthen teachers' competencies through training on the development of AI-based teaching materials and instructional media to support the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. The program employed a participatory approach consisting of needs analysis, theoretical sessions, AI application demonstrations, hands-on workshops, mentoring, product presentations, and evaluation. The training involved 35 teachers from various subject areas at SMP Negeri 6 Pematangsiantar. The results demonstrated that all participants successfully developed instructional products, including teaching modules, handouts, student worksheets, interactive presentation media, and AI-assisted digital learning media. The developed products achieved an average quality score of 91.60, categorized as Excellent, while teachers' competency scores increased from an average pre-test score of 69.50 to a post-test score of 90.50, representing an improvement of 21.00 points. Participants' responses to the training were also highly positive, with an average satisfaction score of 4.85 (97.0%), indicating excellent acceptance of the program. These findings suggest that AI-based training integrating theoretical instruction, practical workshops, and intensive mentoring effectively enhances teachers' competencies in developing teaching materials and instructional media. The novelty of this program lies in its product-oriented training model, which integrates generative AI into the development of teaching materials and instructional media, enabling teachers to produce classroom-ready learning resources that support the effective implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum.

Optimalisasi Pendampingan Sertifikasi Halal Berbasis ESG dan Akuntansi Modern bagi UMKM

2026-07-03T06:27:41+00:00

This Independent Community Service Program (PMKM) was conducted with Prahayuni MSME, a culinary business located in Medan Polonia District, Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Although the enterprise has considerable business potential, it faced several challenges that limited its competitiveness and business sustainability. The main problems included limited understanding of halal certification procedures and requirements, incomplete Halal Product Assurance System (HPAS) documentation, inadequate implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in business operations, and a simple financial recording system that had not adopted modern accounting practices. This community service program aimed to strengthen the partner’s capacity to obtain halal certification through assistance in preparing HPAS documentation, implementing ESG principles, and improving financial management based on modern accounting to support sustainable business development. The program adopted a participatory empowerment approach consisting of needs assessment, socialization, technical training, assistance in preparing halal certification documents, guidance in using the SIHALAL application system, implementation of ESG-based business practices, training in simple financial reporting, and continuous monitoring and evaluation. The results demonstrated significant improvements in the partner’s knowledge and skills regarding halal certification requirements, the successful completion of HPAS documentation, improved financial recording practices that are more systematic and accountable, the initial implementation of ESG principles in business management, and the successful acquisition of a Halal Certificate for Prahayuni MSME products. These achievements contributed to strengthening business governance, increasing consumer confidence, expanding market opportunities, and providing an integrated community empowerment model that combines halal certification, ESG implementation, and modern accounting practices to enhance the competitiveness and long-term sustainability of MSMEs.

Optimalisasi Pengelolaan Limbah Plastik melalui Pemanfaatan Mesin Pres Sampah untuk Efisiensi Penyimpanan dan Distribusi

2026-06-08T14:07:28+00:00

Community-based plastic waste management continues to face challenges related to the large volume of recyclable materials, resulting in inefficient storage, distribution, and logistics management. These conditions reduce operational effectiveness and limit the economic benefits obtained by waste bank managers. This community service program aimed to enhance the capacity of the Wimalandaru Waste Bank managers through the transfer of waste compactor technology and technical assistance for its application in plastic waste management. The program employed a participatory approach based on the Participatory Action Learning System (PALS), consisting of initial condition assessment, technology implementation, operational training and socialization, technical mentoring, and monitoring and evaluation activities. The results showed that the managers were able to independently operate the waste compactor, apply occupational safety procedures, and manage the plastic compaction process more effectively. The implementation of the compactor transformed plastic gallons and bottles into compact cubic blocks, improving storage and transportation efficiency. The technology contributed to a reduction in logistics costs by 96.65% for plastic gallons and 93.33% for plastic bottles, resulting in substantial improvements in operational efficiency. Furthermore, the mentoring activities enhanced both the technical and managerial capacities of the managers in equipment operation, logistics management, storage arrangement, and equipment maintenance. The program demonstrates that technology transfer combined with continuous mentoring can improve operational efficiency, strengthen the institutional capacity of community-based waste banks, and support more effective, safer, and sustainable plastic waste management practices.

Optimalisasi Kapasitas Kader Posyandu melalui Program Nutrition Hero dalam Pembuatan Pangan Lokal Bergizi sebagai Pemberian Makanan Tambahan Balita

2026-07-15T06:34:48+00:00

Posyandu cadres play a strategic role in improving community health status, particularly through nutrition education and the implementation of supplementary feeding programs for toddlers. However, limited knowledge and skills among cadres in utilizing local food resources as ingredients for nutritious supplementary food remain a challenge in optimizing posyandu services. This community service program aimed to improve the capacity of Posyandu Sukamaju 2 cadres in Mulyasari Village, Tamansari District, Tasikmalaya City, through training on the production of nutritious local food as an effort to support toddler nutrition fulfillment and family food security. The program was implemented through four stages: socialization, training, mentoring and evaluation, and the development of program sustainability strategies. The training activities employed interactive lectures, discussions, and hands-on practices in preparing nutritious local food products. Evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test instruments to measure participants’ improvement in knowledge. The results showed that the program successfully improved cadres’ knowledge and skills across all measured indicators, with the average pre-test score increasing from 70.73% to 87.82% in the post-test. In addition, cadres successfully produced several local food-based supplementary feeding products, including pumpkin pudding, spinach dim sum, chicken tofu nuggets, and shrimp chicken meatballs. The program also enhanced cadres’ readiness as nutrition education agents in the community and encouraged the utilization of local food resources as nutritious, practical, and sustainable supplementary feeding alternatives. Therefore, the Nutrition Hero program has the potential to strengthen posyandu services while supporting efforts to prevent nutritional problems among toddlers and improve family food security. The success of this program demonstrates that strengthening cadre capacity through practice-based activities can enhance independence in providing nutritious food. The skills acquired by cadres support the implementation of local food-based supplementary feeding programs (PMT) and have the potential to be developed sustainably within the community.

Optimalisasi Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa Peri-Urban melalui Penguatan Kapasitas Sosial, Ekonomi, dan Lingkungan

2026-07-24T17:30:29+00:00

The Village Government of Mekarwangi (Cisauk District, Tangerang Regency), acting as the community service partner, faces challenges in managing a peri-urban area undergoing rapid urbanization. Observations by the service team identified several issues: low levels of household waste utilization and environmental conservation; limited visual identity and competitiveness among MSMEs; suboptimal road safety facilities; and the persistence of bullying in local elementary schools. These conditions highlight the need for an integrated community empowerment initiative to enhance the environmental quality, social capacity, and economic potential of the Mekarwangi community. This service activity aims to optimize community capacity through a participatory, educational, collaborative, and empowerment-oriented approach, actively involving the village government, schools, MSMEs, and local residents. The initiative’s primary contribution is an integrated empowerment model that combines environmental, social, economic, and infrastructure aspects into programs tailored to the characteristics of a peri-urban village. Implementation involved community education and mentoring, the construction of supporting facilities, and skills training customized to the community's specific needs. Results indicate that all program targets were successfully achieved, including the construction of 10 biopore infiltration holes, the installation of signage systems at three strategic locations, anti-bullying awareness sessions for elementary students, and training on used cooking oil utilization that resulted in the production of 10 aromatherapy candles. Beyond physical outputs, the activity increased community knowledge and awareness regarding environmental conservation, waste management, public facility safety, and the importance of fostering a safe, bullying-free learning environment. Active community participation and village government support demonstrate that the implemented empowerment model strengthens stakeholder collaboration and serves as a foundation for sustainable programs aimed at improving the quality of life for the residents of Mekarwangi as a peri-urban village.