International Journal Of Community Service

The Business Of Sustainable Tourism: University Programs Empowering Local Enterprises In East Lombok

2025-05-04T19:39:02+00:00

This study documents an international community service program conducted in Teluk Jekung and Maringkik Island, East Lombok, Indonesia, through collaboration between Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and University of Mataram. The initiative focused on promoting sustainable tourism practices among local communities, including boat operators (Boatman), small medium business owners (UMKM), and island residents. Using a participatory approach, the program combined on-site training, stakeholder discussions, and practical solutions for environmental and economic challenges. Results demonstrated increased community awareness of sustainable tourism principles, improved hospitality skills among Boatman groups, and enhanced business strategies for UMKM. The study highlights the value of international academic partnerships in addressing local development needs while providing recommendations for sustaining long-term impact.

Health Talk Education On The Importance Of Peer Group Support For The Prolanis Community: A Community Service Program Approach

2025-04-23T07:37:47+00:00

The Chronic Disease Management Program (Prolanis) is an initiative in the health care system that aims to improve the quality of life of people with chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension. A key component of Prolanis's effectiveness is social support, particularly peer group support, which can enhance patients' adherence to treatment and promote healthy living. This Health educational activity seeks to increase Prolanis participants' comprehension of the value of peer support in the management of chronic illnesses. The method used in this community service is Health Talk Education, using 3 stages, namely, preparation, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up. To conduct evaluation and follow-up, questionnaires are used to gauge participants' knowledge growth both before and after the activity, as well as the development of peer support. According to the activity's findings, participants' attitudes and awareness of the advantages of taking part in peer group support increased, and five peer group support groups were formed, each with five members. In addition, active participation in the discussion indicated the high enthusiasm of participants to form and strengthen a support community in the Prolanis community environment. This community service initiative received excellent feedback from participants. Through a more comprehensive strategy founded on social support, it is anticipated that this community-based education will help Prolanis patients have a greater quality of life.

Strategy For Choosing A College To Continue Further Studies For Students In Batubara Regency

2025-04-09T09:50:28+00:00

College is a more complex gateway and focuses on a particular field of expertise. Therefore, it is only right that in finding a college there are many measuring indicators, depending on the priorities of each individual. Although education is not only obtained in the classroom, the way to explore students' potential needs to be done because the world of work which is a phase of life that actually depends on what they currently have. The Community Service that we carried out in Batubara Regency in collaboration with the Regional Education Office Branch V of Batubara Regency, the event "Socialization of Strategies for Choosing a College to Continue Further Studies for Students in Batubara Regency" went well and there was a very high-quality two-way interaction from the interaction it was revealed that this socialization event provided information and guidance to students so that they could make the right decision about the college they wanted to enter In the event, students and principals got an overview and additional insight that college or higher education is a further stage after completing high school (SMA) or equivalent. In college, a person will gain deeper knowledge and understanding about the field of interest. However, there are still many of us who do not understand the importance of college. The methods used in this activity are lectures, discussions, and questions and answers about problems related to the Socialization of Strategies for Choosing a College to Continue Further Studies for Students in Batubara Regency. In this socialization event, participants held discussions and listened to socialization lectures that were packaged in the form of power point slide sheets and videos so that they could understand and comprehend the Strategy for Choosing a College to Continue Further Studies for Students. This is planned to be carried out continuously for this stage will be carried out within 1 year.

Counseling on Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnant Women as an Effort to Prevent Stunting in Sukasirnarasa Village

2025-04-04T11:08:53+00:00

Stunting and anemia are quite serious public health problems, especially in areas with high poverty rates and limited access to health services. Several contributing factors include lack of knowledge about nutrition, unbalanced diets, and limited access to health services. One of the factors that contributes to stunting is anemia in pregnant women. Given these conditions, efforts are needed to increase public understanding of anemia and stunting and prevent stunting from pregnancy. These efforts were realized through health education activities carried out in September 2023 in Sukasirnarasa Village, Sumedang Regency, West Java. Participants were 10 posyandu cadres and pregnant women. The service activity was in the form of education about iron deficiency anemia. The success of this activity was evaluated through measuring achievement indicators using a pretest and posttest with a true-false test type. The evaluation results showed an increase in participant understanding by 15.7% after participating in the education. This increase indicates that health education activities regarding stunting prevention through anemia prevention in pregnant women have been successfully implemented and achieved the expected goals..

Socialization of Women's Empowerment Through Creative Economy In The Crafts Sector

2025-05-11T22:40:31+00:00

Socialization of Women's Empowerment Through Creative Economy in the Craft Sector" aims to increase women's awareness and skills in developing the creative economy in the craft sector. This activity is carried out through training and mentoring to improve women's abilities in designing, producing, and marketing craft products. The expected results are increased income and welfare of women, as well as the development of the creative economy in the community. Thus, this activity can contribute to women's empowerment and local economic development.

The Profits Of Digitalization In Catering Bunda Li’s Business In Parepare

2025-03-09T22:43:31+00:00

Digitalization has become one of the key strategies to enhance the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) in the modern economy. The community service activity themed Cuan ala Digitalisasi Usaha Catering Bunda Li’ aims to improve the business capacity through digitalization training and market access. This program is designed to introduce digital technology to catering business owners, such as the use of social media for promotion and online marketing strategies to expand market reach. The results of the activity show a positive impact on increased orders and customer numbers. By utilizing digital platforms, the catering business has successfully expanded its customer base. Additionally, the use of social media has helped improve business visibility and strengthen its brand image in a wider market. The business owner is now able to leverage digital technology to manage orders and promotions effectively.The digitalization and market access training program has proven to be effective in supporting the growth of Catering Bunda Li’. This initiative provides new opportunities for the business to develop sustainably in the digital era, while also increasing its contribution to the local economy.

Utilisation Of Chicken Marination Using Turmeric Powder To Vantura Digital Agensi Employees

2025-04-27T22:16:26+00:00

Limited time to process food is one of the challenges for Vantura Digital Agensi employees, especially because their activities with busy working hours, so it is necessary to conduct socialisation activities on the use of chicken meat products that are easy to process and nutritious. One of the training programmes that can be carried out is the use of chicken meat by marinating using turmeric powder. Besides being practical to do, the meat marination technique is able to increase the nutritional content and shelf life of the meat. The method used consists of the preparation stage to identify the background of the problem, planning activities, including licensing, up to the implementation stage. The results of this training activity are in the form of innovative chicken marinated products, some of which are packaged and stored at freezing temperatures, and some chicken marinated products that are directly cooked. The socialisation of the use of chicken meat by mixing turmeric powder as a marination ingredient is expected to increase knowledge and skills regarding practical and nutritious chicken meat processing methods.

Optimization Of VCO (Virgin Coconut Oil) Development As A Local Product At UMKM Dua Puteri In Abbokkongang Village, Sidrap Regency

2025-03-09T22:42:26+00:00

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in the regional economy, including improving community welfare through the development of local products. One potential product that can be developed is Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), which has high economic value and extensive health benefits. UMKM Dua Puteri in Abbokkongang Village, Sidrap Regency, is one of the businesses focused on VCO production. However, it still faces various challenges, such as production efficiency, marketing, and business management.This Student Creativity Program (PKM) aims to optimize the development of VCO as a local product by enhancing production capacity, implementing quality standards, and adopting more effective marketing strategies. The methods used include technical training on VCO processing, mentoring in production standard implementation, and digital marketing to expand market reach. Through this optimization, UMKM Dua Puteri is expected to improve its product competitiveness, expand its marketing network, and contribute to the economic growth of the Abbokkongang Village community.

Global Synergy, Local Impact : Optimizing Information Retrieval In Lampung Community Libraries Through Information Literacy Training Program By Lampung University And Charles Sturt University

2025-03-19T10:00:21+00:00

International cooperation in community service is becoming increasingly crucial in the era of globalization. The D3 Library Study Program, FISIP Unila, in collaboration with the School of Information and Communication Studies-Charles Sturt University, carried out Community Service in International Cooperation (PKMKI) with a focus on improving information literacy for community library managers in Lampung Province. In an era of abundant information, the ability to search for accurate and relevant information is becoming increasingly important. However, many individuals have difficulty navigating the vast ocean of information. This service aims to overcome this problem by providing training on advanced information search techniques, especially through Google Advanced Search Operators. The methods used in this service include literature studies, field observations, interviews, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with community library managers. The results of this service are expected to improve the ability of library managers to provide better information services to the community. The outputs produced include a final service report, financial report, video documentation, and information literacy training modules.

Prevent Stunting through Socialization of the Importance of Immunization to Achieve Universal Child Immunization (UCI)

2025-04-05T10:39:52+00:00

Immunization program is an important step to provide protection against certain diseases, especially for groups that are vulnerable to infection, such as infants, toddlers, children, women of childbearing age, and pregnant women. Through this program, Indonesia has successfully gained recognition as free from smallpox by WHO since 1974. In Indonesia, every infant (aged 0-11 months) is required to receive complete basic immunization, which includes 1 dose of Hepatitis B, 1 dose of BCG, 3 doses of DPT-HB-Hib, 4 doses of polio, and 1 dose of measles. One indicator of the success of this immunization program is the achievement of Universal Child Immunization (UCI), which is a condition where all infants (under one year of age) receive complete basic immunization. However, data shows that parental awareness of the importance of immunization is still low, so that many children end up not getting immunized. For this reason, it is necessary to carry out activities in an effort to provide awareness and understanding of the importance of immunization through socialization activities. The socialization activity was carried out in Pamekaran Village, Rancakalong District, Sumedang Regency, West Java with 34 participants consisting of mothers of toddlers. The method used was socialization accompanied by measuring initial knowledge (pre-test) and post-test) about the importance of immunization.The results of the activity had an impact, namely there was an increase in knowledge of participants with a good category about the importance of immunization, namely from 12 people or 35.2 percent (pre-test) to 27 out of 34 participants or 79.4 percent. In other words, there was an increase in the number of participants with good knowledge by 44.2 percent. Conclusion: the socialization activity had a positive impact and resulted in an increase in knowledge of Pamekaran Village residents about the importance of immunization

Increasing Financial Inclusion for Coffee Farmers through Fintech Education and Implementation in Lembang

2025-03-04T08:43:31+00:00

Financial inclusion plays a crucial role in improving the economic resilience of smallholder farmers, particularly in rural areas with limited access to formal financial services. This community engagement program aimed to enhance financial literacy and promote fintech adoption among coffee farmers in Lembang. The initiative included structured training sessions, fintech demonstrations, and collaboration with agricultural cooperatives to ensure sustainable financial education. The results indicated a significant improvement in farmers’ understanding of financial management, budgeting, and digital financial tools. Many participants successfully adopted mobile banking, digital payments, and fintech-based lending solutions, reducing their reliance on informal credit sources. The involvement of cooperatives facilitated the dissemination of financial knowledge beyond the initial participants, contributing to long-term sustainability. However, challenges such as digital literacy gaps among older farmers and limited internet infrastructure in remote areas were identified as barriers to widespread fintech adoption. To address these issues, continuous financial literacy programs, mentorship initiatives, and infrastructure improvements are recommended. This study highlights the potential of fintech solutions in bridging financial access gaps and empowering rural farmers with better financial decision-making capabilities. Future initiatives should focus on expanding fintech services to include agricultural insurance and investment options, ensuring a more comprehensive approach to financial inclusion in the agricultural sector.

Advancing Professional Competence of Teachers via Classroom Action Research

2025-04-21T09:37:25+00:00

Teachers possess a central role in shaping the quality of education by improving professional competence through Classroom Action Research (CAR) training. CAR enables teachers to conduct practical research in the classroom, identifying problems and finding concrete solutions. Training not only improves the teaching skills but also enhances the quality of classroom learning. Therefore, this research aimed to build the capacity for professional competence among teachers at Indonesian School of Kota Kinabalu (SIKK). It also improved the insight and action research skills in the school and Community Learning Center (CLC) in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Training strategy was carried out through blended learning both online and offline. The online training used Zoom platform and Google Classroom Learning Management System, while the offline model was performed in Kota Kinabalu. The methods included dialogue, games, direct practice, and assignments. The results showed that teachers' satisfaction with training services was due to the usefulness of the materials, relevance to the needs, and effective communication during training. The understanding and skills in CAR were also found to be increasing. Additionally, teachers needed to make behavioral changes in classroom learning by conducting CAR. This research finally showed that CAR and the publication of the results would improve the achievement and quality of education. The professional competence and CAR were interrelated concepts where CAR functioned as a method to help teachers identify and overcome learning problems in the classroom systematically and scientifically. Furthermore, the professionalism referred to the abilities, skills, and ethics passed by educators to carry out educational roles effectively, and with dignity when CAR was performed.

SMEs’ Trade Zakat Payment for Poverty Alleviation: Study Case in Malang City, Indonesia

2024-12-18T10:28:56+00:00

This community service program aims to enhance SMEs' understanding of trade zakat and improve their compliance with zakat obligations in Malang City. Using a quantitative approach and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the study analyzes data collected from SME owners in Malang. The program addresses key factors influencing willingness to pay zakat, including entrepreneurs’ attitudes, zakat literacy, and the role of zakat administrators. The program consists of training sessions that cover the importance and potential of trade zakat, the Fiqh of zakat on trade, and practical methods for calculating and paying zakat. The findings highlight that zakat administration significantly impact SMEs’ willingness to pay zakat, while attitudes toward zakat and religiosity also play crucial roles. Additionally, the results show that attitude and zakat literacy do not affect SMEs’ willingness to pay zakat. The program’s evaluation demonstrates that strengthening zakat literacy and improving zakat administration can encourage SMEs to fulfil their zakat obligations, contributing to poverty alleviation and socio-economic development. These findings offer valuable insights for optimizing zakat collection and utilization to maximize its potential in supporting community welfare.

Entrepreneurship Training for Mothers: Increasing Independence and Welfare

2025-05-11T22:39:37+00:00

Entrepreneurship training for mothers is one of the effective ways to improve their independence and welfare. This program aims to provide sufficient skills and knowledge for mothers to start and develop their own businesses. Thus, mothers can increase their income and quality of life, as well as increase awareness and participation in economic activities. This article will discuss the benefits, activities, and results of entrepreneurship training for mothers, as well as conclusions and recommendations for the development of similar programs in the future.

Fintech-Based Accounting Recording Training For MSME Actors: Native Papuan Mothers Selling Betel Nutcrackers In Entrop Ward, Jayapura City

2025-03-20T08:35:10+00:00

Rapid technological advances provide opportunities for MSME actors to improve services to customers through digital platforms, such as e-commerce. The use of technology in the online buying and selling system not only expands the market, but also has the potential to increase business income. Unfortunately, many MSME actors still do not understand how to optimize digital technology for their business development. This lack of understanding is an obstacle to implementing accounting information systems integrated with fintech, thus hindering business growth. To overcome these challenges, the community service program in Entrop Ward, Jayapura City, is designed to increase financial literacy for MSME actors, especially native Papuan mothers who sell areca nuts. This activity includes education and practical training related to financial management and the use of financial technology in recording business transactions. With this program, participants are expected to be more independent in managing finances and optimizing technology to support the development of their businesses. A total of 16 participants, who are areca nut sellers, participated in this activity. The results of the evaluation showed an increase in their understanding of financial records, both manually and through the Buku Warung application. These findings confirm that an educative approach and practice-based training are effective in helping MSME actors understand and apply financial technology for the sustainability of their businesses.

Smart Waste Planning As An Effort To Utilize Plastic Waste Through The Making Of Paving Blocks By The Community In Pisugi District

2025-05-03T20:24:52+00:00

Plastic waste management remains a critical environmental challenge in Indonesia, particularly in remote areas like Pisugi District, Jayawijaya Regency, Mountains Papua. High plastic consumption combined with limited waste infrastructure leads to significant environmental and public health risks. This community service project applies the Smart Waste Planning concept to empower local residents by transforming plastic waste into paving blocks, a sustainable and economically valuable product. Conducted through a participatory and educational approach, the program involved field observation, socialization, hands-on technical training, mentoring, evaluation, and sustainability planning. The two-day training successfully enhanced public awareness, technical skills, and cooperation among 16 participants from district leadership and community representatives. Challenges such as limited equipment and material variation were addressed through collaborative problem-solving. The paving blocks produced demonstrate promising structural quality for light infrastructure use, opening new economic opportunities and reinforcing local environmental stewardship. Support and involvement from district government strengthened program legitimacy and sustainability prospects. This initiative integrates environmental preservation, social empowerment, and economic development, aligning with sustainable development and circular economy principles. The Smart Waste Planning model serves not only as a technical solution but as a comprehensive community empowerment strategy toward a stronger and self-reliant local society.

Implementation Of E-Government To Improve The Quality Of Public Services In The Border Area Between Indonesia And Timor-Leste

2025-05-31T01:38:36+00:00

This community service initiative aims to enhance public service delivery in Weulun Village, a remote border area in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, through the implementation of an e-Government system. Located adjacent to Timor-Leste, Weulun Village faces significant challenges such as limited infrastructure, geographical isolation, and shortages in human resources, which often hinder access to administrative and public services. In response, a participatory and collaborative approach was employed to design and implement a digital public service platform tailored to the village’s specific needs. The process included needs assessment, system planning, capacity building, system testing, and final implementation. The developed web-based system features two user levels: general public and village administrators. It enables digital access to population data, official documents, village profiles, and correspondence services, reducing residents’ dependency on travel to distant government offices. Following system deployment, training and socialization sessions were held to ensure effective use and sustainability. After four months of use, notable improvements were observed in service efficiency, transparency, and community satisfaction. Despite challenges such as limited internet connectivity and hardware constraints, the community’s enthusiasm and adaptability contributed significantly to the program’s success. This project demonstrates the transformative potential of digital technology in improving public service delivery in remote and underserved areas. The successful implementation in Weulun Village offers a model for similar efforts in other Indonesian border villages. Furthermore, this initiative supports the higher education institution’s goals by integrating community engagement with practical learning opportunities for students.

Implementation and Training on the Use of the Integrated Village Data Management Information System in the Indonesia – Timor Leste Border Area

2025-05-31T01:40:09+00:00

Villages in the Indonesia–Timor Leste border area continue to operate their administrative tasks manually, relying on ledger books and Microsoft Word and Excel to manage data. However, with the rapid advancement of technology, these practices have led to less effective public services. To address this issue, a community service initiative was undertaken to implement the Integrated Village Data Management Information System in Weoe Village, aiming to streamline and enhance service delivery to the community. The system is web-based, which improves accessibility for both residents and village officials, allowing them to access data from anywhere with an internet connection. The initiative consisted of three main stages: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The implementation of this system was successfully completed. System development and training on the use of the integrated village data management information system significantly improved participants' understanding, as evidenced by the comparison of pre-test and post-test scores. Participants’ average scores increased by 34.5 points, from 49 in the pre-test to 83.5 in the post-test among five participants. This web-based village data management information system has proven to be an effective solution for enhancing public services, making them more efficient and impactful.

Optimization Of Improving Self-Care And Independence In The Elderly With Hypertension Friendly Support

2024-10-08T16:11:13+00:00

The community service partner is the elderly and families in Tambak Baru Ilir Village. There are still many elderly people who suffer from hypertension. If hypertension does not show symptoms, the elderly rarely seek treatment. The elderly rarely engage in physical activity. Individuals with hypertension often experience complex problems such as difficulties in fulfilling self-care and a decline in quality of life, leading to the elderly becoming dependent on others around them. Elderly and families need to be socialized about hypertension-friendly support to address issues caused by hypertension through hypertension education, education about the DASH diet, stress management, and a 60-minute exercise session for 25 elderly individuals. The result of the hypertension-friendly support education is that the elderly and their families feel enthusiastic about this activity. In self-care, all are in the sufficient category and all are in the independent category. Hypertension-friendly support can have a positive impact on elderly individuals who face issues due to hypertension, helping them to maintain their lives and continually respond to their surrounding environment. Keywords: hypertension, DASH diet, stress management, defansive exercise, elderly.

Community Intervention Program Of Sukajaya Village, Sumedang Regency Towards Participatory-Based Online Gambling Prevention

2025-01-10T09:11:57+00:00

Online gambling has become a complex social problem in Sukajaya Village, Sumedang, with negative impacts on the economy, mental health, and social stability of the community. Laws and regulations related to online gambling, such as Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions (ITE) and the Criminal Code, regulate the prohibition and sanctions against gambling practices. The percentage between ideal norms in regulations and the implementation of reality is still a challenge in prevention and handling efforts. This study aims to develop a participatory-based intervention program in dealing with online gambling behavior through the involvement of the community, village government, and NGOs. The discussion includes identification of causal factors, evaluation of regulatory effectiveness, and design of community-based prevention strategies. The intervention program to suppress online gambling behavior in Sukajaya Village uses a participatory-based approach in the form of educational workshops, legal counseling, and the formation of support groups for affected individuals. The expected results of this study are increased public awareness of the dangers of online gambling, the formation of social support mechanisms, and policy recommendations that are more adaptive to community needs. This study contributes to building effective intervention strategies to create a healthier social environment free from the influence of online gambling. The methods used include workshops, legal counseling, and the formation of support groups for individuals affected by online gambling. In addition, this study explores existing legal regulations related to online gambling to provide a clear framework for prevention efforts. The results of this program are expected to increase public awareness of the dangers of online gambling, strengthen social solidarity, and provide support for individuals experiencing addiction problems. This study is important as a preventive effort in building a healthier and more productive society.