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The objectives of this community service activity are: First, to increase members' understanding of the concepts of leadership and effective organizational governance. Second, to strengthen the capacity of youth in entrepreneurship. Third, to equip them with the skills to develop innovative and adaptive work programs tailored to local needs. The methods used in this activity include workshops focused on delivering theoretical material, practical technical guidance or training applied to train participants in effective leadership and good organizational management, and mentoring methods implemented using a participatory approach. The evaluation of the activity showed significant improvements in knowledge, skills, and attitudes across three aspects that have historically hindered partners: education, social issues, and economics. In conclusion, there was a significant improvement overall after the community service activity, at 56%. The highest level of understanding among participants is the importance of leadership as a driving force for the organization, but to develop an entrepreneurial attitude as a foundation for independence and competitiveness, continuous reinforcement is needed so that Karang members can be prepared as an independent generation.

MSMEs have a crucial role in the Indonesian economy, but many of them still face obstacles in terms of branding and digital marketing. The lack of understanding of the importance of visual identity and digital strategy causes MSME products to be less prominent in a competitive market. This community service activity aims to improve the quality of branding of MSME products in Wonorejo Village, Pasuruan City, through the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) approach which involves stages of counseling, training, and direct assistance to business actors. The counseling is focused on a basic understanding of visual branding, including elements of brand identity such as logos, colors, typography, and packaging. The training emphasizes hands-on practice in designing promotional packaging, logos, and banners using digital platforms like Canva. Furthermore, mentoring is carried out to identify specific branding obstacles faced by each MSME and develop applicative solutions collaboratively. The results of the activity show a significant increase in the quality of branding MSME products visually and digital marketing strategies. One of the fostered MSMEs, namely AM Jaya and Berkah Mandiri, has succeeded in rebranding packaging and developing digital marketing channels through e-commerce platforms and social media. In addition, business actors become more confident in presenting their products to consumers and business partners. MSMEs are also beginning to realize the importance of brand consistency in building customer loyalty and increasing competitiveness. The response of the participants to this activity was very positive, reflected in the enthusiasm during the training and the commitment to implement the learning outcomes. Some MSMEs are starting to form small communities to share best practices in terms of branding and promotion.

The majority of the people of Kedungbunder Village, Sutojayan District, Blitar Regency work as farmers and livestock breeders. Farmers in Kedungbunder Village complain that the price of non- subsidized fertilizer is expensive and subsidized fertilizer from the government is difficult to obtain, thus affecting agricultural productivity. This socialization aims to provide understanding and skills to farmers in making and using liquid organic fertilizer from agricultural waste and natural materials in the environment so that farmers can make fertilizer independently. In this way, farmers in Kedungbunder Village are more independent and creative, do not depend on subsidized fertilizer supplies, and reduce operational costs and agricultural activities remain productive, thereby increasing farmer capacity. The methods used in this community service activity include discourse, discussions, and training. The results of community service showed a positive response of 86.76% of participants to socialization activities.

Blood glucose levels are something that the general population is aware of and should be tested on a regular basis. These regular checks can help to prevent a rise in diabetes, which has the potential to limit productivity; thus, it is critical to know the level of glucose in the community. Griya Putri Ayu Housing Block T1 to better comprehend the implications. The goal Community service is done out  to raise awareness and information about the importance of regulating blood sugar levels in Griya Putri Ayu Housing Society Block T1, Alang-alang Lebar District, Palembang City. Method: Community service is done out by monitoring blood sugar levels using an autochek. The blood sugar levels of 11 participant were examined. The average blood sugar level of Griya Putri Ayu Housing Block T1 occupants is 108.4 mg/dl, with 1 person having diabetes mellitus because blood glucose levels surpass the normal limit of 250 mg/dLDiscussion: Following screening, residents are found to be better educated about blood glucose levels. It is believed that by doing so, Griya Putri Ayu Housing Block T1, Alang-alang Lebar District, Palembang City residents would become more conscious of the need of leading a healthier lifestyle.  

Seiring berkembangnya zaman dunia teknologi semakin berkembang, sehingga UMKM perekonomian masyarakat harus mengikuti alur perkembangan teknologi untuk mempertahankan eksistensi dalam menjalankan bisnis dan usaha, karena Sektor Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) memiliki peran penting dalam mendorong pertumbuhan. perekonomian Indonesia. UMKM memiliki andil sebesar 85% dalam penyerapan tenaga kerja. Dalam suatu usaha dibutuhkan studi mengenai kelayakan dari usaha tersebut. Namun kenyataannya masyarakat hanya terfokus pada status kerja sebagai karyawan diperusahaan untuk mendapatkan penghasian. Karena itulah pengembangan masyarakat dengan metode sosialisasi penanaman jiwa kewirausahaan dan bisnis online dilakukan untuk membantu memotivasi masyarakat untuk menjalankan usaha mandiri. Pemberdayaan merujuk pada kemampuan seseorang, khususnya kelompok lemah untuk memiiki akses terhadap sumbersumber produktif yang memungkinkan mereka dapat meningkatkan pendapatannya dan berpartisipasi dalam proses pembangunan serta pengambilan keputusan. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Desa Bange Kecamatan Sayur Matinggi memiliki potensi yang besar untuk mengembangkan perekonomian desa melalui UMKM. Faktor pendukung dalam pengembangan masyarakat di bidang ekonomi ini meliputi sumber daya alam dan sumber daya manusia yang melimpah serta partisipasi masyarakan yang cukup tinggi. Sedangkan faktor penghambatnya adalah keterbatasan modal, sarana dan prasarana.

Low back pain merupakan salah satu gangguan musculoskeletal akibat dari ergonomi yang salah dan dapat didefinisikan sebagai nyeri yang terlokalisasi antara batas costae dan lipatan gluteus inferior yang berlangsung lebih dari sehari. Pada tahun 2018 di Indonesia, tenaga kesehatan pernah mendiagnosis sebanyak 11.9% kasus penyakit musculoskeletal  sedangkan  kasus  yang  terdiagnosis  menurut  gejala  yang  muncul  sebesar  24,7%. Persentase penderita LBP di Indonesia diperkirakan antara 7.6%-37% pada tahun 2018. Pada tahun yang sama didapatkan sekitar 26.74% penduduk Indonesia yang berusia 15 tahun keatas dan bekerja yang mengeluh mengalami nyeri di  daerah  punggung  bawah.  Hal  ini  diakibatkan  karena  seiring  bertambahnya  usia  maka  kekuatan  otot  akan mengalami penurunan sehingga rentan mengalami gangguan kesehatan. Kami berinisiatif untuk memberikan penyuluhan terkait nyeri punggung bawah pada Mahasiswa yang berada di Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta khususnya pada program studi fisioterapi angkatan 2019 kelas praktek E dan juga kegiatan pengabdian ini di support dengan pemberian leaflet, pre-test, post-test untuk mengukur tingkat pengetahuan dan penambahan wawasan responden terhadap nyeri punggung bawah baik gejala, faktor resiko, cara pencegahan serta penanganan secara mandiri maupun medis., agar kedepannya para lansia menambah pengetahuan perihal low back pain dan dapat menerapkan pola hidup sehat untuk mencegah penyakit ini. Berdasarkan hasil pengisian kuesioner pre- test dan post-test yang kami berikan, pengetahuan lansia tentang nyeri punggung bawah meningkat dari yang awalnya belum mengerti perbedaan nyeri lutut biasa dengan osteoarthritis menjadi paham, dan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan akan tanda dan gejala low back pain

Independent Upbringing of Family Medicinal Plants (Asmantoga) is a plant cultivated by the surrounding community and cadres of Bojonegoro sources of corn which has medicinal properties and can be used for health. Besides that, Asmantoga plants are natural medicines and do not contain chemicals. Under these circumstances, the servants made an innovation in the Asmantoga Park to turn the medicinal plant area of the Sumberagung village family from Bojonegoro into an Asmantoga Educational Park. And also conduct independent care as an effort to change the paradigm of curative medicine, to become promotive and preventive, which is beneficial for efficiency and effectiveness for the surrounding community and Sumberagung cadres.This service aims to find out the development of family medicinal plants in the village of Sumberagung, Dander Bojonegoro sub-district, to find out how to increase community knowledge about the benefits of self-care for family medicinal plants in Sumberagung Village, Dander Bojonegoro District.The community service partners here are Village Officials, and Asmantoga Cadres of Sumberagung Village, Dander Bojonegoro District.The methodology used in community service in Sumberagung village is the ABCD (Asset Based Community Development) method.The results of the Asmantoga land use activities have made the residents a little more concerned with the Asmantoga land use. Pengabdi also held a health seminar with the theme "keep your health with family medicinal plants" with Sumberagung village health workers in order to introduce to the community how important it is to preserve family medicinal plants.