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Community-Based Literacy Intervention Through a Sudut Baca Ceria: Increasing Children's Interest in Reading in Rural Areas

Avif Alfiyah — 2026-06-09

This community service program was conducted to enhance children’s reading interest by implementing the Sudut Baca Ceria in Brangsi Village as a model of community-based literacy empowerment. The activity adopted a participatory approach involving elementary school children and local residents across several stages, including a preliminary needs assessment, the provision of reading facilities, reading assistance sessions, and literacy-based activities such as shared reading, storytelling, and educational games centered on books. The findings demonstrated a noticeable increase in children’s engagement in reading activities, reflected in the growing number of visits and active participation in the literacy programs. Furthermore, the initiative strengthened community involvement in maintaining and sustaining literacy spaces within the village environment. The Sudut Baca Ceria serves as an alternative model of community-based literacy intervention that effectively promotes children’s reading interest and reinforces literacy culture in rural areas.

Enhancing Accounting-Based Entrepreneurial Capacity for Youth Creative MSMEs

Trinandari Nugrahanti — 2026-06-13

This community service aims to enhance the capacity of accounting-based entrepreneurship among young creative MSME actors in Purwadana Village, East Telukjambe District, Karawang Regency, by improving financial recording skills, preparing simple financial statements, and making data-driven business decisions. The activity was carried out using a participatory approach, with stages of socialization, training, and mentoring for creative MSME actors. The material provided includes recording transactions, preparing simple income statements, managing cash flow, and separating business finances from personal finances. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding and skills in business financial management. Participants began to record transactions regularly, compile simple income statements, separate business and personal finances, and use financial information to evaluate business performance and support decision-making. This program contributes to strengthening the capacity of accounting-based entrepreneurship and supporting the sustainability of creative MSMEs at the village level.

Training on Making Natural Mouthwash Based on Mint Leaf Extract to Improve The Creative Economy of The Family Welfare Empowerment Group

Desak Made Darmawati — 2026-06-17

This training aims to empower Family Welfare Empowerment groups to produce high-value products using herbal plants. Mint leaves (Mentha piperita) are chosen because they contain antibacterial compounds and essential oils that help maintain oral health. Implementation methods include counseling, manufacturing demonstrations, and product packaging training. The results of the activity showed an increase in partners' knowledge and skills in producing natural mouthwash hygienically, as well as providing basic insights into entrepreneurship. This program is designed to be an alternative, sustainable, and creative economic business, aiming to increase family independence and economic welfare.

Diniyah Learning as An Effort to Improve Understanding of Basic Nahwu Concepts Among Students at Madrasah Aliyah

Dea Astuti — 2026-06-25

This community service activity aimed to improve students’ understanding of basic Arabic grammar (nahwu) concepts through diniyah learning activities. The program involved 12 female students of Class X-3 at Madrasah Aliyah Pondok Pesantren Karya Pembangunan (PPKP) Ribathul Khail and was implemented through material presentation, discussion, question-and-answer sessions, as well as evaluation using pre-tests and post-tests. Data were collected through questionnaires measuring students’ understanding of four indicators: the concept of isim, mu'rab and mabni, i'rab, and the forms of isim. The results showed an increase in students’ overall understanding from 53% in the pre-test to 85% in the post-test. Improvements were also observed in each indicator, namely the concept of isim from 75% to 92%, mu'rab and mabni from 50% to 83%, i'rab from 58% to 83%, and the forms of isim from 42% to 75%. These findings indicate that systematic and structured diniyah learning activities can support students’ understanding of basic nahwu concepts as part of Arabic language learning.

Teacher Assistance in Planning IPAS Learning Practice-Based to Develop Students' Science Process Skills

Megawati — 2026-06-26

This community service activity aimed to strengthen teachers' competence in designing practice-based IPAS learning oriented toward the development of students' SPS. The activity was conducted at SDN 98/II Muara Bungo involving 14 teachers through three stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation and reflection. An active learning and hands-on activity-based mentoring approach was adopted on the grounds that teacher competence develops more effectively through direct engagement; accordingly, the methods employed included material presentation, discussion, demonstration, teaching material development practice, learning simulation, and direct mentoring. The results demonstrated measurable improvements in teacher competence, with 78.6% of teachers successfully developing Science process skills-based lesson modules, student worksheets, and assessment rubrics of good quality and ready for implementation in IPAS classroom instruction. Program evaluation revealed that 86% of participants expressed satisfaction with the program's implementation, and 93% considered it beneficial for enhancing their professional competence. This activity yields practical implications in the form of SPS-based instructional materials that teachers can immediately use, while simultaneously serving as a professional development model that can be adapted by other elementary schools in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum more meaningfully.

Improving The Academic Literacy of Elementary School Teachers Through a Workshop an Writing Scientific Articles

Randi Eka Putra — 2026-06-27

This community service activity aimed to: enhance teachers’ understanding of the concept and structure of scientific articles; develop teachers’ skills in drafting scientific articles; and foster motivation for academic publication. The activity was implemented through a two-day participatory workshop using an andragogical approach that emphasized active engagement and experience-based learning. The participants comprised 12 teachers. Methods used included lectures, demonstrations, guided practice, and structured feedback on article drafts. Evaluation instruments consisted of written tests (pre-test and post-test) and a draft article assessment rubric. Results showed an average improvement in participants’ understanding from 47.5 (poor category) to 78.3 (good category), with a mean N-Gain of 0.59 (medium category) and a standard deviation of 0.08. Furthermore, 83% of participants (10 out of 12 teachers) successfully produced article drafts with a complete IMRaD structure, and 100% expressed interest in attending further training. This activity concludes that the andragogy-based scientific article writing workshop effectively enhanced teachers’ academic literacy competency and promoted a scientific writing culture in elementary school settings. These gains should be sustained through a follow-up mentoring program to support participants in completing articles ready for publication.

Training on Converting Organic Household Waste into Local Microorganisms (MOL) for Family Welfare Empowerment Movement Members

Amanda Rosalina — 2026-07-02

This community service activity aims to increase the understanding and practical skills of Family Welfare Empowerment Movement women in processing kitchen waste into Local Microorganisms (MOL) as an alternative solution to environmentally friendly liquid fertilizer. This program was carried out in the Sutorejo Indah Housing area, Sutorejo Hamlet Village, Surabaya, involving 21 participants. The method of implementing the program includes theoretical socialization, distribution of guide brochures, and practical demonstrations of making MOL using portable plastic gallon reactors. The evaluation of the success of the program was measured through a quasi-experimental design using a validated questionnaire instrument of 20 multiple-choice questions (pre-test and post-test), which included an understanding of the concept of organic waste and the procedure for making MOL. The data was statistically analyzed through a paired sample t-test with the help of Minitab software. The results of the analysis showed a significant increase in understanding in the participants, which was marked by an average score that increased from 77.38 in the pre-test to 84.52 in the post-test (an increase of 7.14 points) with a p-value of 0.002 (p < 0.05). In addition, the 20-day fermentation process of MOL proved to be successful, characterized by a clear physical change in the color of the liquid that became a dark cloudy brown and the emergence of a distinctive aroma of fermentation that was sour and fresh. This activity contributes to equipping residents with organic waste management skills independently and sustainably.

Community-Based Screening and Health Education on Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors Among High School Students

Icmi Ikhtiari Nanjar — 2026-07-02

This community service program aimed to identify NCD risk factors and improve students’ knowledge of healthy lifestyles through screening and health education activities. The program was conducted at SMA Muhammadiyah 5 Kisaran, Asahan Regency, North Sumatra, involving 300 students. Activities included food recall assessment, physical activity screening, smoking behavior assessment, anthropometric measurements, health education, and individual counseling. The findings showed that 52.7% of students had moderate dietary habits, while 27.3% demonstrated poor dietary patterns. Moderate physical activity levels were observed in 54.0% of participants, whereas 26.0% had low physical activity. Most respondents were non-smokers (79.3%), although 12.7% had experimented with smoking and 8.0% were current smokers. NCD risk screening revealed that 44.7% of participants were at moderate risk and 18.6% at high risk. Following the intervention, the mean knowledge score increased from 61.8 to 85.6, with a mean difference of 23.8 points. High participant satisfaction and engagement indicated that school-based health promotion effectively supports early NCD prevention among adolescents. This program contributes as a model for the implementation of NCD risk factor screening and school-based health education that can be replicated as a promotive and preventive effort to improve healthy living behaviors in adolescents.

Peer Mentoring-Based Experiential Learning to Strengthen Secretarial Competence of Vocational Students

Fivi Rahmatus Sofiyah — 2026-07-02

This community service program aimed to improve the professional secretarial competence of Grade XII students of the Office Management and Business Services Department (MBSD) at SMK Negeri 7 Medan. The program involved 30 students and was implemented using an experiential learning approach combined with peer mentoring through preparation, training, mentoring, and evaluation stages. The activities included interactive training, business communication role-play, Google Workspace practice, professional CV preparation, and job interview simulation. The evaluation results showed that students improved their understanding of professional ethics and appearance standards, business communication skills, digital office literacy, and readiness for job recruitment. Students also demonstrated better confidence in handling telephone communication, public speaking, digital document management, and interview situations. This program strengthens university-vocational school collaboration and can serve as a practical model for improving vocational students’ work readiness in line with industry demands.

Community Empowerment Through an Integrated Complementary Therapy Education Program for Independent Management of Pregnancy-Related Edema Among Second-Trimester Pregnant Women

Armika Leora Butar Butar — 2026-07-05

This community empowerment program aimed to strengthen maternal self-care capacity through an integrated complementary therapy education program combining Kaempferia galanga boiled water foot soaking and foot massage. The program involved 20 pregnant women attending routine antenatal care and was implemented through interactive health education, group discussions, live demonstrations, supervised practice, and continuous mentoring. Program evaluation included pre- and post-education assessments, direct observation of practical skills, and participant feedback. The intervention resulted in considerable improvements in participants’ understanding of pregnancy-related edema, practical skills in preparing herbal foot soaks and performing foot massage, as well as confidence in independently applying the therapy at home. Midwives also expressed commitment to integrating the educational model into routine antenatal care services. Overall, the program enhanced maternal knowledge, practical competence, and self-care capacity while establishing a sustainable community-based educational model to support the independent management of pregnancy-related edema.

Enhancing Students’ Learning Competence Through Deep Learning and A Love-Based Curriculum in Multicultural Islamic Education

Qoidul Khoir — 2026-07-05

Lesson planning in Islamic higher education remains largely conventional and has not systematically integrated deep learning, multicultural Islamic education, and a love-based curriculum. This community service program aimed to strengthen students’ competence in designing lesson plans that integrate these three concepts. The program was conducted on 19–21 December 2025 at STAI Nahdlatul Ulama Malang, involving 35 sixth-semester prospective teachers, and employed a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach through material socialization, a hands-on workshop, focus group discussions, and mentoring in developing learning tools. Evaluation used a 20-item pre-test and post-test, rubric-based assessment of lesson-plan products, and participatory observation and reflection. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed a significant improvement in conceptual understanding, from a mean of 70.3 (pre-test) to 87.7 (post-test) (Z = 5.31; p < 0.001; r = 0.90), with all participants (100%) reaching a score of ≥ 75. Students’ lesson-planning ability fell into the good category (mean = 84). Practically, the program offers a replicable mentoring model for strengthening pedagogical competence; theoretically, it enriches the integration of deep learning and love-based values within a multicultural Islamic education framework.

Community Empowerment through Complementary Therapy-Based Education Using Kencur Boiled Water Soak and Foot Massage to Reduce Edema Among Second-Trimester Pregnant Women

Devina Humaira Pasaribu — 2026-07-09

This community service program aimed to empower second-trimester pregnant women to independently manage edema through complementary therapy-based education using Kaempferia galanga (kencur) boiled water foot soak and foot massage. The community partner faced limited knowledge and practical skills regarding safe complementary therapies for managing pregnancy-related edema. Therefore, health education, interactive discussions, demonstrations, guided practice, and evaluations using pre-test, post-test, and skills observation were implemented to enhance participants' knowledge and self-care capacity. The program was conducted at Eliza Bestari Independent Midwifery Practice in 2026 and involved 20 second-trimester pregnant women selected through convenience sampling. The results showed a substantial increase in participants' knowledge, with the proportion of women categorized as having good knowledge increasing from 20.0% before the intervention to 80.0% afterward. Participants also demonstrated considerable improvement in practical skills, with 95.0% correctly preparing the Kaempferia galanga boiled water, 100.0% performing the warm foot soak according to the recommended procedure, and 90.0% correctly applying the foot massage technique. The program enhanced participants' capacity and confidence to independently apply complementary therapies and has the potential to support community-based antenatal care through continuous assistance from midwives.

Strengthening Family Resilience Through Islamic Parenting Education, Family Health Screening, and Parent Learning Groups at Kindergarten

Ellyda Pramita — 2026-07-09

This community service program aimed to improve parents’ knowledge of Islamic parenting, increase awareness of family health, and strengthen family resilience through the establishment of a Parent Learning Group. The program integrated three key components: Islamic parenting education, family health screening, and continuous mentoring through a WhatsApp-based Parent Learning Group. The program was implemented at TK ABA Semoya, Berbah, involving 45 parents or guardians. Program evaluation was conducted using pre- and post-tests, family health screening results, and participant engagement in the Parent Learning Group. The findings showed that the mean knowledge score increased from 60.4 to 82.7, representing a 36.9% improvement. Family health screening revealed that 53.3% of participants had normal blood pressure, while 46.7% required further health monitoring. Furthermore, 84% of participants actively engaged in the Parent Learning Group, demonstrating the sustainability of the program. The program’s key strength lies in integrating Islamic parenting education, family health screening, and community-based mentoring into a single intervention model that effectively strengthens family resilience and has the potential to be replicated in other early childhood education settings.

Health Education to Improve Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Pregnant Women Regarding Regularity of Antenatal Care (ANC) Visits

Kindi Meiastrina — 2026-07-10

This community service activity aimed to improve pregnant women’s knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding the importance of regular ANC visits through health education. The program employed a one-group pretest–posttest evaluation design involving 30 pregnant women who attended ANC services at PMB Bd. Rahmawati Kisaran in 2025. The intervention was conducted in a single session lasting approximately 90–120 minutes, consisting of a pre-test, interactive health education using lecture methods, discussion, question-and-answer sessions, and leaflet distribution, followed by a post-test administered immediately after the session. Evaluation was conducted using structured questionnaires to measure changes in knowledge, while attitudes and behaviors were assessed using questionnaires and observation sheets. The results showed that the majority of participants were aged 20–30 years (60%). The mean knowledge score increased from 60.40 before the intervention to 85.70 after the intervention. In addition, 83.3% of participants demonstrated a positive attitude toward ANC compliance, and 73.3% expressed their commitment to attending ANC visits regularly. These findings indicate that health education was effective in improving pregnant women’s knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding ANC visit regularity. Program sustainability is recommended through the integration of routine health education during ANC visits to maintain behavioral changes and improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

Empowering Families through Proper Newborn Umbilical Cord Care to Improve Neonatal Health

Meilisya Pohan — 2026-07-10

This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of families regarding newborn umbilical cord care at the Independent Midwifery Practice (PMB) Dame N. Silalahi, Tanjungbalai City in 2025. The program used a participatory educational approach through health counseling, demonstration, hands-on practice (return demonstration), and the distribution of educational leaflets. The participants consisted of 30 individuals, including postpartum mothers, third-trimester pregnant women, husbands, and family members involved in newborn care. Evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test questionnaires to assess knowledge, and observation checklists were used to evaluate participants’ skills. The results showed an increase in the mean knowledge score from 6.23 before the intervention to 8.87 after the intervention. The proportion of participants with good knowledge increased from 26.7% to 86.7%, and 90% of participants demonstrated competent skills in umbilical cord care. These findings indicate an improvement in family knowledge and skills following the health education intervention on newborn umbilical cord care. This activity contributes to improving family health literacy regarding essential newborn care and has the potential to support the prevention of umbilical cord infection at the household level. Family empowerment programs through health education are recommended to be continuously implemented in midwifery services as an effort to improve neonatal health outcomes.

Perineal Massage Education Using Olive Oil to Prevent Perineal Tears in Second-Trimester Pregnant Women

Tesa Ayu Juliana — 2026-07-11

This community service program aimed to improve the knowledge and practical skills of second-trimester pregnant women regarding perineal massage using olive oil as a preventive strategy against perineal tears. The program was conducted at Sarpi'ina Sinambela Clinic and involved 50 second-trimester pregnant women. Activities included health education, interactive discussions, demonstrations, hands-on practice, pre-test and post-test evaluations, and skill assessments using observation checklists. The results showed a substantial improvement in participants’ knowledge, with the proportion of women having good knowledge increasing from 16.0% before the intervention to 84.0% after the intervention. Practical skills also improved significantly, with more than 90% of participants demonstrating competence in performing perineal massage procedures correctly. Participant satisfaction reached 100%, and most participants expressed willingness to continue the practice regularly. The program successfully enhanced maternal knowledge, practical skills, and childbirth preparedness, indicating that health education combined with practical training is an effective approach to promoting evidence-based maternal self-care practices.

Artificial Intelligence-Based Digital Literacy Assistance to Increase The Productivity of Scientific Publications for Lecturers and College Students

Moh. Wardi — 2026-07-16

This community service activity aims to enhance the academic community’s competence in utilizing AI for literature reviews, writing, and strategies for publishing reputable scientific articles while upholding academic integrity. The method used was Participatory Action Research (PAR), which included the stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection through workshops, hands-on practice, intensive mentoring, and a scientific article writing consultation clinic. This activity was attended by 30 participants, consisting of faculty members and students from the Kariman Wirayudha Institute in Sumenep. The results of the activity showed an improvement in participants’ competence in utilizing various AI platforms to support scientific writing. A total of 90% of participants were able to conduct systematic literature searches using AI, 86.7% were able to manage references and generate automatic citations, 83.3% were able to compose effective prompts tailored to academic needs, and 80% successfully drafted scientific articles with AI assistance, which were further refined through the authors’ critical analysis. In addition, 60% of participants produced manuscripts ready for internal review and preparation for submission to accredited national journals or reputable international journals. This program has also successfully shifted participants’ perspective on AI, helping them view it as a tool that supports scientific productivity without compromising academic originality and integrity. This initiative contributes to strengthening the research culture, enhancing academic digital literacy, and developing an adaptive, ethical, and sustainable scientific publication ecosystem within the Kariman Wirayudha Institute in Sumenep.