Yumary: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat

Peningkatan Kapasitas Manajemen Keuangan UMKMThasya Ethnic melalui Pelatihan Pencatatan Akuntansi Praktis

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service aims to improve the financial management capacity of Thasya Ethnic MSMEs through practical accounting recording training to strengthen their financial literacy and reporting ability.

Methodology The activity applied a participatory community engagement approach involving 15 participants from Thasya Ethnic MSMEs. Data were collected through pre-test, post-test, observation, and interviews. The training used Microsoft Excel-based accounting worksheets covering journal entries, ledgers, trial balance, income statement, and balance sheet preparation.

Results: The training increased participants’ understanding and ability to record transactions, prepare simple financial reports, and separate personal from business finances. Quantitatively, financial management capacity improved by 38% after the training. Participants successfully produced structured and digitalized accounting records for September 2025.

Conclutions: This practical accounting recording training proved effective in enhancing the financial management capacity of Thasya Ethnic MSMEs. The participants were able to understand the basic concepts of accounting records, prepare simple financial statements, and begin implementing routine bookkeeping in their business activities.

Limitations: the study was limited to one MSME and a short training period, so long-term behavioral impact needs further evaluation.

Contribution: This study contributes to the development of accounting literacy and financial management practices for creative MSMEs, supporting entrepreneurship and community empowerment education.

Sosialisasi Pembuatan Briket serta Pengaplikasian Mesin Pencetak Briket UMKM Suwarno Kediri Jawa Timur

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: this community service is aimed to increase charcoal production by converting unused charcoal fragments into briquettes and also training how to use and maintain the briquette machine, how to make attractive product packaging and how to market product on social media.

Research Methodology: This community service includes three stages, those are the socialization of making briquettes by using briquette machine, socialization of machine maintenance and socialization of packaging and marketing product.

Results: Based on the results of testing the briquette machine, machine works on good performance and the efficiency increases up to 20% of the initial planned capacity. The results showed an increasing of turnover around 50-100 kg (20-40%) each day.

Conclusion: Based on the evaluation results, there is an increasing production capacity and the products can be packaged properly.

Limitation: The process of breaking down the charcoal into smaller granules for subsequent processing still requires a manual crusher, which takes longer to make briquettes.

Contribution: This briquette machine can provide solution for making briquettes more efficiently. Furthermore, this briquette machine can also be used for larger briquette production by adjusting the machine capacity.

Character Building for the Young Generation Through Kompangan Arts in Mendalo Indah Village, Jambi

Kuswanto Kuswanto, Muhammad Ali Hasan Al Banna — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This program aims to reconstruct youth character and reduce consumer gadget addiction by integrating traditional Kompangan arts with digital technology

Research Methodology: Conducted in Mendalo Indah Village, Jambi, this quantitative study involved 15 youths purposively sampled using a One-Group Pretest-Posttest design. Primary data were collected via a Google Forms questionnaire. The intervention involved training in the Kompangan interlocking rhythm ensemble. Data were analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk test and Paired Samples T-Test via SPSS.

Results: Evaluations indicated significant character improvements. The Paired Samples T-Test showed a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), with average scores increasing from 57.50 to 75.17. Discipline, responsibility, and cooperation were in the high category, while love of culture was in the very high category.

Conclusion: Digitally adapted Kompangan art is an effective pedagogical tool. It successfully transformed youth behavior, breaking the cycle of gadget-induced individualism and fostering collective rhythmic commitment.

Limitations: The study is limited by a small sample size (15 youths), a lack of longitudinal post-program monitoring, and the absence of specific psychometric instruments to quantitatively assess reductions in gadget addiction.

Contribution: Practically, this study serves as a reference for village governments in developing youth policies. Academically, it enriches literature in the sociology of art, social pedagogy, and cultural studies regarding local wisdom preservation.

Digital Marketing and Modern Management to Build Competitive Advantage for Pineapple Fiber MSMEs at Omah Kreatif Indy Prabumulih

Ahmad Maulana, Nurkardina Novalia, Aslamia Rosa, Een Endasari — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service program aims to strengthen the competitive advantage of pineapple fiber MSMEs, Omah Creative Indy in Prabumulih, through digital marketing strategies and modern management practices to improve production capacity, branding, managerial skills, and business sustainability.

Methodology: The program used a qualitative descriptive and participatory approach through field observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The implementation was conducted in sequential stages, including socialization, training, technology introduction, mentoring, and evaluation. Data validity was ensured through triangulation, while data were analyzed using reduction, display, and conclusion drawing.
Results: The program improved partners’ skills in digital marketing, business management, and product development. The use of new machinery increased production capacity and product quality, enabling more varied and consistent pineapple fiber products. Partners also became more capable of using social media and e-commerce platforms, increasing product visibility and brand positioning.
Conclusions: Digital marketing integration, modern management, technology adoption, and continuous mentoring successfully enhanced MSME competitiveness, production efficiency, managerial capability, and digital market reach.
Limitations: The program remains limited by product design innovation, capital access, and advanced digital marketing skills. Contributions: This program supports local MSME empowerment and offers a collaboration model between academia, government, and MSMEs in developing creative industries based on natural resources.

Strengthening the Branding of the BMT Mekarsari Mandiri Cooperative through Public Speaking and Creativity Training

Ahmad Maulana, Nurkardina Novalia, Aslamia Rosa, Umi Kalsum, Melisa Putri — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: The purpose of this community service program is to enhance the branding of Koperasi Konsumen BMT Trans Mekarsari Mandiri by improving public speaking skills and creating engaging digital content for social media, thus increasing the cooperative’s visibility and market reach.
Methodology: The methodology includes initial surveys and coordination with the cooperative’s management, followed by public speaking and content creation workshops. The implementation also involves ongoing mentoring and monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of the strategies introduced.
Results: The program successfully improved participants' public speaking skills and ability to create creative content, such as short videos and digital posters. The cooperative’s branding efforts were strengthened, leading to better engagement on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Participants showed increased confidence in promoting the cooperative, and there was noticeable improvement in the quality of content shared online.
Conclusions: This community service program successfully empowered the cooperative’s management with essential skills in digital marketing and public communication, enabling Koperasi Konsumen BMT Trans Mekarsari Mandiri to enhance its branding and expand its reach. The skills acquired by the participants will contribute to the long-term sustainability and growth of the cooperative.
Limitations: The program was limited by short duration and small participant scope.
Contributions: This program contributes to community empowerment studies by integrating public speaking and digital content creation to improve cooperative branding and visibility.

Enhancing Financial Literacy and Digital Product Skills Through Canva for Sultan Iskandar Muda Students

Royanti Sinaga, Mahlian Elyana, M. Imam Santoso, Devi Purnama Sari — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service study aimed to enhance financial literacy and digital product development skills using Canva among Yayasan Perguruan Sultan Iskandar Muda (YPSIM) Senior and Vocational High School students.

Research Methodology: The program employed a Participatory Action Research (PAR) and service-learning approach involving 31 students. Data were collected through pre- and post-test questionnaires, observations, and documentation of students’ digital products.

Results: The average financial literacy score increased from 2.89 to 4.13, indicating an improved financial understanding. Students also produced digital products, including logos, labels, and promotional content, demonstrating their basic design competencies and entrepreneurial potential.

Conclusions: Integrating financial literacy education with digital skills training effectively improves students’ financial awareness and creativity.

Limitations: The program was limited to implementation in only one school, which restricts the generalizability of the findings to broader educational contexts. In addition, the relatively small sample size may not fully represent the diversity of student characteristics and learning conditions. The short implementation period also limited the ability to observe long-term impacts of the intervention on students’ financial literacy development and digital skill retention over time.

Contributions: This study provides a practical model for integrating financial literacy and digital skills to enhance students’ competencies in supporting readiness for the digital economy.

Penerapan Sistem Digital untuk Meningkatkan Efektivitas Keuangan BUMDes di Desa Ibru

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: his community service program aimed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of financial administration at BUMDes “Suka Makmur” through digital financial reporting. The partner BUMDes still used manual bookkeeping, causing slow processes, frequent errors, and non-compliance with the PDTT Decree No. 136/2022. Traditional marketing also limited product reach.

Methodology: The implementation method consisted of several stages: (1) socialization of the importance of financial digitalization; (2) training on the use of a simple accounting application tailored to BUMDes needs; (3) intensive mentoring in preparing digital financial reports; and (4) digital marketing training through e-commerce platforms and social media. Evaluation was carried out through observation, interviews, and assessment of participants’ reports.

Results: The program improved administrators’ ability to prepare standardized digital financial reports and utilize digital tools for marketing. It also enhanced transparency, accountability, and trust from the community and local government.

Conclusions: The community service activity conducted at BUMDes Suka Makmur, Ibru Village, has successfully enhanced the capacity of BUMDes managers in digital-based financial management and digital marketing.

Limitations: The short duration, implementation in only one BUMDes, limited facilities, and participants’ varying digital literacy constrained the optimal application of the digital system and limited long-term impact assessment.

Contributions: This program offers a practical model for digital transformation in rural development and contributes to agribusiness, development economics, and accounting information systems through improved digital financial and marketing competencies of BUMDes managers.

Pendampingan Peningkatan Kapasitas Produksi dan Pemasaran Kunyit Asam, Jahe Instan, Fatis, Melalui Teknologi Mesin Modern

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This program aimed to enhance the quality, production capacity, and marketing of herbal products (turmeric-tamarind drink, instant ginger, and fatis) at the NTT Herbal Lab MSME by integrating a rhizome processing machine with digital marketing support.

Methodology: Implemented in Kupang City, the intervention combined: (1) training on operating a slicing/crushing machine, (2) mentoring in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and (3) assistance in digital marketing via Instagram, Facebook, Shopee, and Tokopedia.

Results: Results showed significant gains, with production efficiency rising 80-100%, production time halved, and sales turnover increasing by 98% within six months. This was supported by a minimum 30% sales growth resulting from expanded digital reach. Product quality and consistency also improved.

Conclusions: The integration of appropriate technology and digital strategy effectively empowered the MSME. This holistic model, which also aids local wisdom preservation, is recommended for adaptation by similar herbal enterprises.

Limitations: The study's scope was limited to a single MSME, indicating potential for further refinement of both the production technology and marketing strategies.

Contributions: This study provides a practical, replicable model for community empowerment, contributing to the development of appropriate technology, and enhanced market access for the herbal industry in Eastern Indonesia.

Pemberdayaan Kelompok Tani melalui Inovasi Pestisida Nabati Berbasis Limbah Kulit Bawang Merah dan Bawang Putih

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service program aims to evaluate the effectiveness of participatory training in empowering Banaran Village farmers to adopt plant-based pesticides based on onion peel waste, in order to reduce dependence on synthetic chemical pesticides.

Research Methodology: This participatory research involved 12 participants from nine farmer groups. Evaluation used pre- and post-tests (10 essay questions), practical skills observations, and an adoption interest questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using paired t-tests and percentages.

Results: There was a significant increase in knowledge, with the average score increasing from 42.3 (pretest) to 86.5 (posttest). Ninety-one-six percent of participants (11 people) successfully formulated the correct ratio, and 83.3% (10 people) expressed a high level of interest in adopting the technology.

Conclusions: This program is effective in improving farmers' literacy and technical skills regarding botanical pesticides. Utilizing local waste has the potential to lower production costs and support sustainable agriculture.

Limitations: This research was limited to one village with a short duration, a limited number of participants, no laboratory tests were conducted on the quality of the extract, and the evaluation only covered short-term impacts.

Contributions: This research contributes to the field of sustainable agriculture and organic waste management, and can be a model for community empowerment based on local potential for other villages.

Pelatihan Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Padat Berbahan Dasar Kotoran Sapi di Desa Sukowono

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: The aim of this program is to increase knowledge, skills and encourage farmers' independence in managing solid cow dung waste into solid organic fertilizer so that they do not depend on subsidized fertilizer.

Methodology: Community service activities are carried out through training for farmer groups in Sukowono Village. The first stage is the formulation and discussion of the problem, followed by training in making organic fertilizer from cow dung. After making fertilizer, a regular monitoring process is carried out to ensure decomposition is going well. The final stage is evaluation to determine the success of making fertilizer.

Results: Based on the discussions that had been carried out, problems were found regarding piles of cow dung waste. so the solution is to make solid organic fertilizer. The implementation stage is carried out by socializing the program, making manure, and monitoring fertilizer. Based on indicators, the organic fertilizer made shows success.

Conclusions: Utilization of cow dung waste as solid organic fertilizer provides an effective solution to overcome environmental pollution and increase agricultural productivity.

Limitations: Solid organic fertilizer is produced from processed cow dung and can be used to improve soil fertility and support plant growth.

Contributions: This community service activity contributes to the transfer of knowledge to farmers in the surrounding area. In addition, community service activities contribute to introducing Jember University to the community and highlighting the role of science in improving farmers' knowledge and skills.

Peningkatan Kualitas Literasi Akademik Mahasiswa melalui Pelatihan Reference Manager dan Pemetaan Literatur Digital

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service activity aims to improve students' academic literacy through training in the use of reference managers and digital literature mapping applications.

Methodology: The method used in this community service was the ABCD model, conducted online via the Zoom Meeting Cloud platform, with 100 students from various study programs at STAIN Mandailing Natal participating. The activity included preparation, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up.

Results: The results of the activity showed that students gained increased understanding and skills in using reference manager applications, and were able to utilize Scispace and Vosviewer to enrich their research insights. Furthermore, participants stated that this training was very useful in preparing scientific papers that were of higher quality, systematic, and met academic standards.

Conclusions: This community service training proved relevant and effective, improving academic understanding, practical skills, and students’ readiness for career development and further academic study optimally overall.

Limitations: This community service activity has several limitations, including its online implementation, large participant numbers, limited internet access, and short-term evaluations that have not yet measured long-term impacts on students’ scientific work.

Contributions: This community service activity strengthens students’ academic literacy and research skills, especially in using reference managers and digital literature mapping tools to produce systematic scientific work at STAIN Mandailing Natal. It enhances understanding of academic writing, ethics, information management, and improves citation accuracy, research efficiency, and institutional research quality overall.

Enhancing Vocational High School Students’ Technological Competence through Python and Artificial Intelligence

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This study aims to enhance the technological competence of vocational high school students through the introduction of Python programming and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve their digital literacy and computational thinking skills.

Methodology: This study was conducted at Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) Sultan Iskandar Muda, involving 44 tenth-grade vocational high school students. The program applied a quasi-experimental approach with a pretest–posttest design to measure students’ understanding before and after training. The training activities included lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on coding practice using Python 3.10, Google Colab, and Microsoft PowerPoint as learning tools. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, and evaluation tests to measure the students’ knowledge of programming concepts and AI applications.

Results: The results showed a significant improvement in students’ understanding after they participated in the training program. The average pretest score of 53.5 increased to 82.8 in the post-test. Students demonstrated better comprehension of Python programming concepts, including syntax, variables, data types, and input–output commands, as well as greater awareness of Artificial Intelligence applications in everyday life.

Conclusions: The training program effectively improved students’ technological competence and increased their interest in learning programming and in emerging technologies.

Limitations: The study was limited by the short training duration and differences in students’ initial knowledge levels.

Contributions: This study contributes to vocational and technology education by providing a practical training model that can support the development of students’ digital literacy and readiness to face the challenges of the digital transformation era.

Transformational Leadership Training for Church Leaders in A Community Engagement Context

Edi Purwanto — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community engagement program aimed to strengthen the leadership capacity of church leaders through transformational leadership training within a local association of church leaders in South Tangerang, Indonesia.

Research Methodology: The program was conducted on February 19, 2026, using a hybrid format combining offline and online participation. More than 50 church leaders, including pastors, ministry coordinators and theology students, participated in the study. Training was conducted using a participatory educational approach through lectures, theological reflection, interactive discussions, and case-based dialogue. The materials focused on four dimensions of transformational leadership: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.

Results: The training improved participants’ understanding of transformational leadership, shifting their perspective from administrative responsibilities to vision-driven, relational, and empowering leadership, while also strengthening collaboration among churches and encouraging shared ministry initiatives.

Conclusions: Transformational leadership training can serve as an effective community engagement strategy to enhance leadership capacity in faith-based organizations. Integrating leadership theory with biblical perspectives provides practical guidance for church leaders to manage ministry, foster collaboration, and promote sustainable organizational development.

Limitations: The activity involved participants from a limited regional network and relied primarily on qualitative feedback rather than on long-term evaluation.

Contributions: This study contributes to community development practices in religious organizations and highlights the importance of leadership education in strengthening faith-based institutions.

Promosi Desa Wisata Hijau Berbasis Blogger di Desa Muara Tiga Kecamatan Mulak Ulu Kabupaten Lahat

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service program aims to improve the digital promotion capacity of the local community in Muara Tiga Village, Mulak Ulu District, Lahat Regency, by developing blogger-based promotional media to support the development of a green tourism village.

Research Methodology: The program was implemented through several stages, including preliminary socialization, training on digital literacy and blog creation, practical mentoring sessions, and evaluation using pre-test and post-test instruments. Participants consisted of members of the youth organization and local tourism awareness groups. The evaluation focused on measuring participants’ understanding of digital literacy, blog management, and online content promotion.

Results: The results show that participants demonstrated a significant improvement in their understanding of digital literacy concepts and blogging practices. The average correct response rate increased from 30.7%–84.6% in the pre-test to 75%–100% in the post-test.

Conclusions: The blogger-based training program successfully enhanced participants’ digital literacy and their ability to promote the tourism potential of Muara Tiga Village through online platforms.

Limitations: The program was implemented in a single village with a limited number of participants and assessed only short-term learning outcomes, so the long-term impact of blogger-based promotion on tourism visibility and community economic benefits remains unmeasured.

Contributions: This program contributes to strengthening community-based tourism promotion strategies and supports the development of digital-based green tourism villages, particularly in rural areas with limited access to digital promotion too.

Edukasi Pengelolaan Sampah dan Pencegahan Perilaku Merokok di RW 004 Kelurahan Leuwinanggung

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: The objective of the study was to enhance community understanding and awareness regarding waste management and smoking prevention, as both factors have detrimental effects on health and the environment within the community.

Methodology: This study used a participatory educational approach involving 33 residents of RW 004, Leuwinanggung. The intervention included interactive sessions, group counselling, waste segregation and composting demonstrations, and smoking prevention discussions. A simple quantitative pre-test and post-test design with 10 questions was applied to measure participants’ knowledge before and after the program. Data were analyzed descriptively to assess changes in average scores and community awareness levels.

Results: There was a notable increase in the average knowledge score of participants from 40.8% prior to the intervention to 85.7% afterward, reflecting a gain of 44.9 percentage points. Participants showed enhanced awareness of the risks associated with smoking and the principles of 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in terms of waste management.

Conclusions: The educational program successfully improved the community’s knowledge and awareness regarding waste management and smoking prevention. Ongoing initiatives utilizing health promotion theories such as the Health Belief Model and the Cek kesehatan secara rutin, Enyahkan asap rokok, Rajin aktivitas fisik, Diet seimbang, Istirahat cukup, Kelola stres (CERDIK) strategy are recommended.

Limitations: While the abstract does not directly outline limitations, it is acknowledged that the study had a limited sample size of 33 participants and employed a basic pre/post-test approach.

Contributions: This study shows that targeted education can improve community knowledge and awareness of environmental health and smoking prevention, supporting health promotion and policy efforts.

Peningkatan Kapasitas UMKM PT Semen Indonesia Gresik Melalui Standarisasi dan Branding Digital

Nurul Khaira, Dunga Dwi Barinta, Jovi Sulistiawan, Yetty Dwi Lestari — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service program aims to strengthen the competitiveness of PT Semen Indonesia’s fostered Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) by improving their skills in digital marketing, implementing simple Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and enhancing product branding, packaging, and presentation to support better business performance.

Methodology: The program was conducted at the Sentra Kuliner/Pujasera Gresik involving 26 UMKM owners under PT Semen Indonesia’s guidance. The activities included training workshops, demonstrations, mentoring sessions, pre-test and post-test assessments, and field observations. Supporting tools such as presentation materials, social media examples, SOP templates, and packaging samples were used to facilitate the learning process.

Results: The program improved participants’ understanding, especially in SOP development, digital marketing, and product presentation, though some gaps in digital literacy and creative design remained.

Conclusions: The program strengthened managerial, operational, and marketing skills of the 26 UMKM participants; ongoing mentoring is recommended for lasting impact.

Limitations: Short program duration, small sample, and no long-term impact measurement.

Contributions: Demonstrates that integrated training in SOP, digital marketing, and branding enhances UMKM capabilities and supports effective empowerment.

Desain Website untuk Mendukung Promosi Digital Desa Wisata Tajur Halang

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to design a website that supports digital promotion and information dissemination for Tajur Halang Tourism Village so that tourism potential can be introduced more widely and information can be accessed easily by the public and potential tourists.

Research Methodology: This study was conducted in Tajur Halang Village. The research used a User-Centered Design (UCD) approach which includes needs analysis, information architecture design, interface design, prototyping, and evaluation with village partners. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and discussions with village administrators. The website design and prototype were developed using website design tools and evaluated through user feedback.

Results: The results of this study are a responsive website design that has a clear navigation structure, informative content about tourism potential, and a consistent visual appearance. The website prototype can present tourism information more systematically and make it easier for users to access village tourism information.

Conclusions: The website design using the User-Centered Design approach can support digital promotion for Tajur Halang Tourism Village and improve the presentation of tourism information in a more structured and professional way.

Limitations: This study is limited to the design and prototype stage, and the website has not yet been fully implemented and tested with a larger number of users.

Contributions: This study contributes to the development of digital promotion strategies for tourism villages and can be used as a reference for other villages that want to develop tourism information systems or digital promotion media.

Peningkatan Literasi Digital Siswa melalui Edukasi Interaktif Berbasis Tools Digital dan Pre-Post Test

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This study aims to improve digital literacy understanding and raise awareness among Grade XII students of Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Swasta (SMKS) Budi Agung Medan in using technology productively to support digital economic activities.

Methodology: The study used a pre-test and post-test design involving 25 students through digital literacy outreach and education. The materials included digital literacy concepts, the use of tools (Canva, CapCut), and digital economic activities such as content creation and affiliate programs.

Results: The average score increased from 94.0 to 98.2, with the minimum score improving from 80 to 90. The number of students achieving perfect scores rose from 18 to 21, indicating improved understanding and awareness.

Conclusions: Digital literacy outreach effectively improves students’ knowledge, awareness, and responsible use of technology in the digital economy. The program also encourages students to use digital tools more critically, ethically, and productively.

Limitations: This study involved only 25 students from one school, limiting the generalizability of the findings. It also focused on short-term outcomes without measuring long-term behavioral changes.

Contributions: This study shows that digital literacy programs can improve students’ digital competencies and provides a useful reference for schools, educators, and policymakers in developing technology-based educational initiatives.

Strengthening Sustainability Literacy Through an International Guest Lecture on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Harfiahani Indah Rakhma Ningtyas, Ufi Rumefi — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This study aims to describe the implementation of an international guest lecture on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and examine its role in enhancing students’ understanding of sustainability issues in business and management education.

Methodology: This study employed a descriptive, qualitative approach. This activity was conducted through an academic collaboration between the Yadika Institute of Technology and Business Pasuruan, Indonesia, and Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia. The lecture was delivered by undergraduate students from the Faculty of Business Management and Accounting. Data were collected through observation, documentation of the activity, and student feedback, and were analyzed using descriptive analyses.

Results: The findings indicate that the international guest lecture contributed to increasing students’ awareness and understanding of Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) concepts and sustainability practices. Students actively participated in the lecture and discussion sessions, demonstrating a strong interest in topics related to responsible business practices and global sustainability challenges.

Conclusions: This study concludes that international guest lectures can serve as an effective educational platform for introducing ESG awareness and strengthening sustainability education in higher education institutions.

Limitations: This study is limited to a single guest lecture activity involving students from one institution and relies primarily on descriptive analyses. As such, funding should be interpreted with caution and may not be generalizable to other institutional settings.

Contributions: This study contributes to sustainability education by highlighting the role of international academic collaboration in enhancing ESG literacy among students in the business and management disciplines.

Peningkatan Kemampuan Kader Kesehatan dalam Melakukan Pendampingan di Masyarakat Tentang ASI dan MP-ASI

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: Breastfeeding and complementary feeding are very important for maternal and infant health. However, the low exclusive breastfeeding and early complementary feeding is a challenge in health programs. The purpose of community service is an effort to improving health volunteer’s competency in community mentoring for breastfeeding and complementary feeding.

Methodology: Mentoring is an approach to bridge the need for knowledge and improve the skills of health volunteers. The form of activity is to improve health volunteer’s competency by providing knowledge and skills in health services.

Results: The knowledge and skills of providing health services to pregnant women are very good. Counseling as an effort to provide insight to Health volunteers about breastfeeding and complementary feeding. And mentoring as an effort to train self-readiness or get used to carrying out tasks in the community. In addition, the attitude of pregnant women shows a positive attitude. This activity can create good relationships in the community.

Limitations: Participating health volunteers was very limited only two individuals making it difficult to generalize the findings to broader health care populations in other regions.

Contributions: This program made a concrete contribution by improving the knowledge and skills of health volunteers in delivering counseling on breastfeeding and complementary feeding to pregnant women in the local community.

Conclusions: This activity offers hope for health volunteers to enhance their knowledge and skills in supporting health service programs. Mentoring can establish networks between higher education institutions and partners, fostering positive interactions between health volunteers and the community.

Community Empowerment Through Ecoprint Training in the “One Day for One Happiness” Program

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This study aims to describe the process of community empowerment through ecoprint training as a strategy for capacity building and the development of economic self-reliance in Jatijajar Village.

Methodology: This study employs a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, with source and technique triangulation used to ensure data validity. Data were analyzed through data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The empowerment process consists of three stages: awareness, capacity transformation, and skill enhancement.

Results: The findings show that ecoprint training improved participants’ technical skills, self-confidence, creativity, collaboration, and decision-making participation. Of 30 participants, 24 (80%) could produce acceptable ecoprint products independently, while 18 (60%) developed their own patterns and product variations.

Conclusions: Ecoprint training can be viewed as a practical and sustainable model of community empowerment that contributes to the development of economic self-reliance through the growth of the creative economy in rural areas.

Limitations: This study is limited to the “One Day for One Happiness” program.

Contributions: This study makes a conceptual and practical contribution to a creative skills-based empowerment model that can be replicated in other rural areas. Thus, ecoprint training is viewed not merely as an artistic activity, but as a community development strategy rooted in local potential and focused on economic self-reliance and social sustainability.

Meningkatkan Kinerja UKM Melalui Pendekatan Lima Kekuatan Porter

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service program aims to enhance SMEs’ understanding and practical capacity in identifying, analyzing, and strengthening their strategic market positioning through Porter’s Five Forces framework. It enables business owners to assess competitive pressures from industry rivalry, new entrants, substitute products, and buyer bargaining power in developing sustainable business strategies.

Methodology: The program was conducted through training, mentoring, and interactive discussions involving SME participants. The approach began with stakeholder mapping, followed by classification of business actors into competitors and partners, and finally the application of Porter’s Five Forces analysis

Results: The results indicate that Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) were able to identify key stakeholders, distinguish between competitors and strategic partners, and understand their competitive position in the market. Participants showed improved strategic awareness in managing competition and collaboration.

Conclusions: Porter’s Five Forces offers a practical, structured, and effective strategic framework that enables Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to assess competitive dynamics, evaluate external market pressures, identify strategic opportunities and threats, and make more informed business decisions, ultimately improving overall business performance.

Limitations: The program was limited to a small number of participants and short implementation duration.

Contributions: This community service activity contributes to the development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) by systematically understand competitive market forces, improve strategic decision-making, strengthen market positioning, and enhance overall business performance to support sustainable business growth in an increasingly competitive environment.

Artificial Intelligence Based Expert System for Medical Services at Clinic Pratama Bertha Medan

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service program project developed an Artificial Intelligence-based expert system to support integrated medical services at the Bertha Primary Care Clinic in Medan by improving diagnostic accuracy, decision-making, and patient care quality.

Methodology: The system was developed using a knowledge-based expert system with an inference mechanism that involved medical staff and patient data. Data collection included observations, interviews, medical record analyses, and case simulation testing.

Results: The Artificial Intelligence based expert system improved the efficiency and accuracy of patient care by providing preliminary diagnostic recommendations, reducing patient wait times, and assisting medical staff in decision-making.

Conclusions: The expert system effectively supports integrated medical care, enhances service quality, optimizes healthcare workflows, and demonstrates strong potential for primary healthcare facilities.

Limitations: The system depends on the completeness and accuracy of the knowledge base, as well as the quality of the input data provided by users. Incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate data may affect the reliability of the system’s recommendations. In addition, testing was conducted only in one clinic, which limits the generalizability of the findings to other healthcare settings with different patient characteristics, operational procedures, and clinical needs.

Contributions: This study offers a practical AI-based solution for primary healthcare services and demonstrates the potential of expert systems for medical decision support.

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Web Development to Optimize Marketing Strategies for Vocational Student Products

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service initiative aimed to assist students at Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) Sultan Iskandar Muda in enhancing their digital competencies, specifically by developing professional Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven marketing websites to showcase their creative outputs. This research addressed the technical programming barriers that frequently hinder vocational students from marketing their work professionally through digital platforms.

Methodology: Employing a quasi-experimental approach with a pretest-posttest design, this study involved 70 students from grades XI and XII. The intervention consisted of intensive training and hands-on practice in constructing marketing sites using Artificial Intelligence tools.

Results: The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in student comprehension, as evidenced by an increase in the mean scores from 53.5 to 82.8. Furthermore, all participants successfully deployed aesthetic and functional marketing websites.

Conclusions: This study demonstrates that AI integration effectively mitigates coding complexities for vocational students, allowing them to prioritize digital business strategies and creative development.

Limitations: The constraints identified included limited on-site mentoring duration and suboptimal Internet stability, which impacted cloud-based data synchronization during practical sessions.

Contributions: This study provides a strategic reference for vocational institutions to design modern and innovative entrepreneurship curricula aligned with the demands of the digital transformation era.

Improving Halal Food Product Literacy among Micro and Small Enterprise Actors in Semarang, Central Java

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service program aimed to improve halal food product literacy among eight food Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Semarang.

Methodology: Conducted from July 10 to August 6, 2025, the program involved three stages: preparation, multimodal education (face-to-face and online), and pre-post-test evaluation. A 25-item questionnaire covering halal concepts, certification procedures, applicable regulations, and halal production SOPs was used to measure knowledge gains on a 0–100 scale.

Results: The mean knowledge score increased from 49.0 to 77.4 (? = +28.4 points). The largest gains were associated with the content on BPJPH certification procedures and the self-declaration pathway. All the participants expressed interest in pursuing formal certification.

Conclusions: Structured, practically oriented halal literacy education effectively improves MSEs’ certification readiness. A replicable three-stage model combining direct engagement, multimodal delivery, and practical materials is proposed for adoption by universities, the Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (BPJPH), and relevant institutions.

Limitations: The small sample size and the absence of a control group limit the generalizability of the findings.

Contributions: This study provides a replicable educational model for stakeholders seeking to accelerate halal certification uptake among food MSEs, enriching halal literacy literature in public health nutrition and food science.

Meta-analysis Training as a Strategy to Accelerate the Publication Performance of AFEBSI East Java Members

Ananda Sabil Hussein, Raditha Dwi Vata Hapsari, Ida Yulianti, Rizka Zulfikar — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Purpose: This community service program aims to improve lecturers' competence in meta-analysis techniques using JASP software as an open-source and user-friendly alternative to SPSS.

Methodology: A hybrid training program totaling 16 instructional hours was employed, attended by 32 lecturers from 28 private universities in East Java. The training materials covered problem formulation, data extraction, summary effect estimation, heterogeneity testing, and publication-bias detection. Evaluation was conducted through pre-tests, post-tests, and post-training mentoring sessions.

Results: The results showed a significant increase in the participants' knowledge from low to high. Most participants were able to independently perform all stages of the meta-analysis using JASP. The program outputs included 18 draft scientific articles that were ready for submission to reputable journals.

Conclusions: JASP-based meta-analysis training is effective in enhancing private university lecturers’ capacity to conduct quantitative literature reviews and accelerate scientific publications.

Limitations: This study has some limitations. JASP version 0.18.3 does not yet support three-level meta-analysis and network meta-analysis, which are increasingly being requested by tier-1 journals; therefore, collaboration with statisticians is still necessary for advanced topics.

Contributions: This training model can be replicated to strengthen lecturers' research competence in other regions.