Journal of Community Service and Empowerment

Assistance in making ecobricks from inorganic waste: Improving motor skills and environmental awareness of autistic students

Muhammad Shodiq Ash Sidqi — 2024-11-02

SD Muhammadiyah 9 Malang with the highest number of students with 24 classes produces plastic waste ± 0.5 kg per class. On average, every day produces ± 12 kilograms of unused plastic waste. Therefore, this service activity aimed to assist in making Ecobrick from inorganic waste: improving motor skills and environmental awareness of autistic students of SD Muhammadiyah 9 Malang. The methods used in this community service activity are potential problems, data collection, program planning, program concept preparation, creative concept creation related to the fine motor skills of autistic students, program implementation, program monitoring, and mentoring. The results of this service in the form of mentoring show an increase in motor skills in autistic students. Other results are in the form of Ecobrick products from inorganic materials in the form of pencil holders and shelves produced by autistic students. In the future, it is necessary to follow up to assist teachers accompanying autistic students in improving the quality of learning in the classroom.

Promoting Lampung’s coffee to the Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Turkey

Rindu Rika Gamayuni — 2024-09-06

Coffee producers in Indonesia need help with product quality, capital, and marketing. This international Community Service activity aims to promote Lampung coffee to the Turkish coffee market and improve the quality of Lampung coffee production and marketing. The activities were carried out in Istanbul, Turkey, with participants consisting of lecturers and students of the Master of Accounting FEB University of Lampung and management/employees of Kahvegihbikahve, one of the SME's coffee producers in Istanbul, Turkey. The activity was carried out through three main stages: (1) Preparation: situation analysis, preparation of material, making brochures for Lampung coffee producers; (2) Implementation: providing material to participants discussion to strengthen understanding and application of the material. (3) Evaluation and Reporting: comprehensive evaluation of community service results so that the participants can get to know the characteristics and taste of coffee in two countries (Indonesia, especially Lampung coffee and Turkish coffee), can understand and learn strategies for increasing the quality and quantity of coffee products and their marketing. So, it can make a positive contribution to the Indonesian and Turkish economies by increasing exports of coffee products and expanding the introduction of Indonesian coffee culture and taste.

Community empowerment based on utilization of livestock waste to become biogas in Bacukiki Energy Independent Village

Makmur Ahmad Husen — 2024-10-08

Watang Bacukiki Village has a farm that produces cow manure but is not utilized. Cow manure (solid waste) eventually accumulates and creates an unpleasant odor. Based on these problems, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Parepare carried out a CSR program by empowering the community, namely the Bacukiki Berdikari Energy Village as a form of assistance around the company's operational locations by building reactors so that cow manure does not pollute the environment and can be used as new, environmentally friendly energy, namely biogas, and compost. This program involves the community in processing cow manure. The research was carried out in collaboration with research centers, while data collection used observation, interviews, and surveys. The results of the biogas are used for household gas needs with the aim that the people in Watang Bacukiki Village can be energy independent through environmentally friendly energy that is self-produced through locally owned potential.

Training of HOTS integration in elementary school level mathematics teaching as an effort to strengthen state defense awareness

Elva Stiawan — 2024-10-08

Strengthening state defense awareness could be supported by the existence of educators from remote and border areas who have adequate performance of high-order thinking skills (HOTS). Currently, HOTS has not been consistently introduced in mathematics learning for teachers in remote areas. This study is a part of the teachers’ development program concerned with delivering effective methods in teaching mathematics at the elementary school level and gaining teachers’ State Defense Awareness to provide educators’ perspectives regarding HOTS implementation in mathematics learning in remote areas of Indonesia. Data was collected by giving questionnaires to the teachers as pre-tests and post-tests. The results showed that the teachers of some remote areas recognized the advantages as well as the difficulties of HOTS integration in learning activities. Teachers' understanding of applying HOTS in mathematics teaching could be slightly increased through comprehensive training regarding HOTS. It was also found that teachers from remote and border areas are still required to be more encouraged to implement and develop HOTS in mathematics learning through training in education research activities.

Preparing digital advancements in Pasteur Subdistrict cooperatives

Arfie Aziz — 2024-10-08

The digital economy presents significant opportunities for cooperatives to improve their governance and achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-s) 8, which promotes decent work and inclusive economic growth. As business entities based on economic democracy, cooperatives have the potential to drive the digital economy and enhance the well-being of their members. However, cooperatives in Pasteur, West Java, face various governance challenges, including inadequate bookkeeping, member arrears on savings and loans, and low digital literacy. These hinder the performance and development of the cooperatives. A series of training programs on cooperative governance and human resource management were designed to address these challenges. The program also aimed to improve the digital literacy of cooperative leaders and members and assist them in managing financial and operational aspects more transparently, accountably, and efficiently. The training program proved effective in enhancing the knowledge and skills of cooperative leaders and members in utilizing digital applications for good governance. This led to positive outcomes such as improved bookkeeping, increased savings and loan repayment rates, and more participative and transparent decision-making.

Training on traditional massage oil making from adsorbed used cooking oil at a nursing home in Brebes

Aldi Budi Riyanta — 2024-11-01

Used cooking oil has become a frightening specter because of the negative impacts it has caused. Used cooking oil can cause carcinogenic properties if consumed. On the other hand, the content of ginger, lemongrass and chili has been proven to produce anti-inflammatory effects. So that used cooking oil can be combined with ginger, lemongrass and chili into massage oil to be implemented in community service activities at Panti Werdha Purbo Yuwono Brebes. This community service aims to provide education and training in making massage oil from used cooking oil combined with ginger, lemongrass and chili. In addition, training is also given on proper massage for the elderly. The method used in this training is Community service activities that have been carried out have a positive impact on the participants, both the elderly and the caregivers of the orphanage. This activity has combined theoretical understanding with practical applications that form the foundation of effective massage therapy education. This study reveals that community service activity participants are provided with a real learning experience with a two-stage training approach outlined, participants not only acquire essential skills but also foster a deeper appreciation of proper massage therapy.

Investigating community relations among residents in the village of Tanah Merah, North Jakarta

H. Herawati — 2024-11-01

This study examines the relationship among residents in the community of Kampung Tanah Merah, North Jakarta, with a focus on their social dynamics, aspirations and interactions. The community in this area faces various challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, and limitations in economy and education. This study aims to understand how residents organize themselves and participate in decision-making that affects their lives, and how they voice their aspirations and hopes for improved welfare. The methods used include semi-structured interviews, participant observation and document studies. The results of the study indicate that the community has a strong social structure with active local leadership, but still faces difficulties in accessing government programs. This study concludes that improving relation between residents and the government and other parties is essential to achieving better welfare. These findings are expected to provide policy recommendations that support inclusiveness and active participation of residents in the development of their environment.

Improving the quality of life of the elderly through a healthy and active lifestyle in Kepandean Village, Tegal District

Istiqomah Dwi Andari — 2024-11-01

A healthy concept encompasses various aspects of a person's life, including physical health, mental well-being, social relationships, and satisfaction with overall living conditions. For seniors, improving quality of life means ensuring that they can live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their senior years. Improving the quality of life of the elderly means paying attention to their needs holistically and providing appropriate support in various aspects of life. This article describes a program where participants will be given socialization on exercise practices and health checks for the elderly to improve the quality of life of the elderly seen from a healthy and active lifestyle. The aim of this service activity is to improve the welfare and quality of life of the elderly by providing information to the elderly about the importance of implementing lifestyle live a healthy and active life. Carrying out regular health checks can provide aspects in detecting health problems that may require immediate treatment. The service activity program includes various steps, including an initial test to measure the initial knowledge of the elderly, and a post-service evaluation to assess knowledge retention and health monitoring for the elderly. The results show a significant increase in knowledge and activity results after group exercise activities carried out by the elderly.

Socialization of aquaponics techniques for business efficiency at Aling Hydroponic Farm, Sandakan Sabah Malaysia

S. Syamsia — 2024-11-03

Aquaponics is the application of integrated agricultural techniques between the cultivation of fish and vegetables that are environmentally friendly with efficient use of inputs and optimizing production. Aling Hydroponics Farm has long applied hydroponic techniques for cultivating vegetables, apart from also cultivating fish using fiber ponds. However, the application of these two techniques has not been integrated so that it is not efficient in using production inputs. This international collaborative community service activity aims to socialize aquaponic techniques to Aling Hidroponik Farm partners as an effort to increase the efficiency of resource use in farming. The method of implementing activities uses visits and discussions at hydroponic cultivation and fish cultivation locations. This activity was attended by lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture, Muhammadiyah University of Makassar and lecturers from the Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, students and the community. The results of the activity showed that the participants were very enthusiastic about taking part in the activity, the participants actively asked questions and expressed opinions regarding the opportunities and obstacles to implementing the aquaponic system from economic and social aspects.