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This community service program was carried out with the aim of enhancing teachers’ competencies in utilizing Artificial Intelligence technology, particularly the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT), as a tool for developing digital teaching materials. The background of this activity stems from the limited understanding of teachers in applying AI technology to support 21 st-century learning. The implementation method involved intensive training that included an introduction to GPT concepts, hands-on practice in creating digital modules, designing evaluation questions, and simulating the use of teaching materials in the classroom. The activity was attended by several teachers from SMP Zawiyyah Darussalami, who demonstrated high enthusiasm throughout the sessions. Evaluation through pre-test and post-test results showed a significant improvement in teachers’ understanding and skills in using GPT. Thus, this community service activity successfully provided a positive impact by improving teachers’ competencies and opening opportunities for GPT utilization as an innovation in digital learning within schools.

This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to improve the English language skills of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the tourism sector in the Whale Shark area of ​​Sumbawa. This training program is designed with a focus on mastering vocabulary and practical expressions commonly used in the context of tourism services, especially for interacting with foreign tourists. The material provided includes English for Tourism with a participatory, contextual, and applicable approach. The training method includes role-play activities, conversation simulations, and various practical exercises adapted to real-life situations in tourism activities in the Whale Shark area. During the implementation, participants were actively involved in the learning process through direct practice and group discussions. Based on the results of the evaluation, this activity showed a significant increase in the participants' self-confidence and English communication skills. Thus, this training has proven effective in helping MSMEs in tourism to be better prepared to face the global market and provide higher-quality services to foreign tourists, while also supporting the development of local tourism destinations based on foreign language competency.

This training activity aims to strengthen the work competency of vocational students in the hospitality industry, particularly in the restaurant service aspect. The training was held on May 23, 2025, at the Bina Darma Hotel, Palembang, involving students from the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Study Program at the Prasetiya Mandiri Polytechnic, Palembang. The methods used were experiential learning and industry-based training, which emphasize learning through direct experience in a real work environment and reflection on the practices carried out. During the training, students were actively involved in restaurant service activities, from welcoming guests and serving food and drinks, to implementing work ethics and professional communication. Evaluation results showed a significant improvement in the students' service skills, communication skills, and work attitudes. In addition to providing benefits to the students, this activity also provides benefits to the hotel in the form of additional staff support in service and potential long-term collaborations. Overall, this training is in line with the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy that encourages project-based learning and industry partnerships, and has proven effective in increasing employability skills and strengthening the synergy between the world of vocational education and the world of work.

This community service program aims to empower rural women through training in making steamed buns (bakpao) using yellow sweet potatoes in Sambirejo Village, Ngrambe District, Ngawi Regency. Yellow sweet potatoes are one of the abundant local agricultural products, yet their utilization has been limited to household consumption. Through this program, yellow sweet potatoes were processed into innovative food products in the form of bakpao, which provide nutritional value, consumer appeal, and economic opportunities. The method applied was Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) with a participatory approach, emphasizing the use of local assets and the active involvement of community members. The stages included asset identification, technical training through demonstration, hands-on practice, and evaluation. Participants were drawn from PKK women and local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The results showed significant improvements in participants’ knowledge of local food diversification, technical skills in processing yellow sweet potatoes, and entrepreneurial motivation to initiate home-based businesses. In addition, the training encouraged participants’ creativity in developing more varied local food products. Therefore, the program not only contributed to women’s empowerment but also strengthened MSMEs, promoted local food innovation, and supported community economic independence.

This training activity aims to strengthen the work competency of vocational students in the hospitality industry, particularly in the restaurant service aspect. The training was held on May 23, 2025, at the Bina Darma Hotel, Palembang, involving students from the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Study Program at the Prasetiya Mandiri Polytechnic, Palembang. The methods used were experiential learning and industry-based training, which emphasize learning through direct experience in a real work environment and reflection on the practices carried out. During the training, students were actively involved in restaurant service activities, from welcoming guests and serving food and drinks, to implementing work ethics and professional communication. Evaluation results showed a significant improvement in the students' service skills, communication skills, and work attitudes. In addition to providing benefits to the students, this activity also provides benefits to the hotel in the form of additional staff support in service and potential long-term collaborations. Overall, this training is in line with the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy that encourages project-based learning and industry partnerships, and has proven effective in increasing employability skills and strengthening the synergy between the world of vocational education and the world of work.

This community service program aims to empower rural women through training in making steamed buns (bakpao) using yellow sweet potatoes in Sambirejo Village, Ngrambe District, Ngawi Regency. Yellow sweet potatoes are one of the abundant local agricultural products, yet their utilization has been limited to household consumption. Through this program, yellow sweet potatoes were processed into innovative food products in the form of bakpao, which provide nutritional value, consumer appeal, and economic opportunities. The method applied was Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) with a participatory approach, emphasizing the use of local assets and the active involvement of community members. The stages included asset identification, technical training through demonstration, hands-on practice, and evaluation. Participants were drawn from PKK women and local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The results showed significant improvements in participants’ knowledge of local food diversification, technical skills in processing yellow sweet potatoes, and entrepreneurial motivation to initiate home-based businesses. In addition, the training encouraged participants’ creativity in developing more varied local food products. Therefore, the program not only contributed to women’s empowerment but also strengthened MSMEs, promoted local food innovation, and supported community economic independence.

Food security is a strategic issue related to meeting the basic needs of the community, in terms of availability, affordability, and sustainability. This study aims to describe community empowerment through a native chicken breeding program as an effort to improve food security in Pangkal Buluh Village, South Bangka Regency. The method used is a participatory approach that involves the community directly from the planning, socialization, training, implementation, to program evaluation stages. A total of 50 residents were involved as program targets, and each received four chicks, bringing the total number of chickens distributed to 200 native laying hens. The results showed enthusiasm and active participation from the community, both in attending training and in raising the chickens. The use of home yards as coops and local feed proved effective in reducing maintenance costs. This program has had a positive impact on the social aspect through the formation of livestock groups, the economic aspect with the potential for additional income from egg sales, and the food security aspect in the form of the availability of animal protein at the household level. Thus, the native laying hen breeding program can be a model for sustainable community empowerment in strengthening village food security.

Food security is a strategic issue related to meeting the basic needs of the community, in terms of availability, affordability, and sustainability. This study aims to describe community empowerment through a native chicken breeding program as an effort to improve food security in Pangkal Buluh Village, South Bangka Regency. The method used is a participatory approach that involves the community directly from the planning, socialization, training, implementation, to program evaluation stages. A total of 50 residents were involved as program targets, and each received four chicks, bringing the total number of chickens distributed to 200 native laying hens. The results showed enthusiasm and active participation from the community, both in attending training and in raising the chickens. The use of home yards as coops and local feed proved effective in reducing maintenance costs. This program has had a positive impact on the social aspect through the formation of livestock groups, the economic aspect with the potential for additional income from egg sales, and the food security aspect in the form of the availability of animal protein at the household level. Thus, the native laying hen breeding program can be a model for sustainable community empowerment in strengthening village food security.

This study aims to explore collaborative management between local governments, educational institutions, and communities in improving the quality of basic education in Sidoarjo Regency. The background of this research stems from the increasing need for an adaptive, participatory, and sustainable education system in the era of decentralization, where intersectoral collaboration is key to realizing quality and equitable education. Sidoarjo Regency, as a region with rapid economic and social growth, faces obstacles in the distribution of quality basic education, particularly related to community participation, policy collaboration, and human resource capacity building at the school level. This study applies a qualitative approach through a case study method, involving resource persons from the Sidoarjo Regency Education Office, principals, teachers, school committees, and the education community. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and analysis of regional education policy documents. Research findings indicate that collaboration between various actors has successfully improved education quality through community-based learning mentoring programs, teacher training, and innovative policies in school management. However, the implementation of collaboration continues to face obstacles such as lack of coordination between agencies, budget constraints, and ineffective joint program evaluation. The study concludes that successful collaborative management requires shared commitment, transparent communication, and ongoing policy support. Research recommendations emphasize the importance of enhancing intersectoral collaboration capacity, local education dialogue forums, and performance-based evaluation systems to maintain the sustainability of basic education quality in Sidoarjo Regency.

Digital transformation has become a necessity for State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), particularly BRI, to face disruptions in the technological era. This study evaluates the reskilling and upskilling programs at BRI Medan in addressing the need for digital competencies, productivity improvement, and digital banking services. A mixed-method approach was used through in-depth interviews and questionnaires with program participants and HR management at BRI Medan, supported by digital policy documents and performance reports. The analysis focused on digital competencies, participant satisfaction, team performance impact, and regional implementation scale. Initial results indicate that the program emphasizes digital literacy, cybersecurity, the use of digital platforms, basic data analytics, and digital customer service. There was an improvement in skills and adaptability despite challenges such as limited training resources, varying employee profiles, and the need for job-specific customization. Positive impacts on operational efficiency and digital customer satisfaction were identified, with the acceleration of data-driven initiatives. The discussion highlights sustainable design, routine monitoring and evaluation, and the integration of the program into career paths. Policy implications: expansion of the program at Medan branches with a clear budget and strengthening the digital learning ecosystem. This study provides a practical overview of how BUMN, particularly BRI Medan, manages digital transformation through regional competency development.

Early marriage remains an issue with negative impacts on the health and quality of the younger generation, particularly through the risk of stunting in children. This article discusses the results of a counseling session titled "Marriage is Not Just Legal: Legal Education on Marriage Dispensation and Its Implications for Preventing Stunting Among Students" conducted at SMA Negeri 3 Parepare. The counseling aimed to raise students' awareness about the relationship between the marriage age limit, marriage dispensation, and the health impact on children, specifically the risk of stunting. The methods used include deconstruction, brainstorming, material delivery, reconstruction, and evaluation through pre-tests and post-tests. The results show a significant improvement in students' understanding from both medical and legal perspectives. The discussion focuses on analyzing the contradictions in legal norms regarding the marriage age limit and marriage dispensation, which often cause implementation issues. This counseling emphasizes the importance of integrating legal education and reproductive health as a preventive strategy to reduce early marriage and prevent stunting. Thus, this program contributes to shaping a healthy, legally aware younger generation capable of making mature and responsible marriage decisions.

This community service program aims to enhance the role of integrated health service posts (Posyandu) in monitoring child growth and development in Kenangan Baru Village, so that children in Kenangan Baru Village can grow and develop optimally. The research method used in this study was participatory action research (PAR) with a qualitative approach. This research was conducted in several stages: preparation, intervention, and evaluation. Through this community service program, it is hoped that it will make a significant contribution to improving the knowledge and skills of Posyandu cadres in monitoring child growth and development, as well as increasing parental awareness and participation in monitoring child growth and development at the Posyandu in Kenangan Baru Village. This activity also helps build community independence by increasing public awareness and participation in development activities. The Community Service Program (KKN) in Kenangan Baru Village was successfully implemented and had a positive impact on the community. Through coordination and introductions with the village office staff and Posyandu cadres, we were able to understand the existing conditions and design an appropriate work program.

This community service activity aims to improve the understanding and skills of the community of Selebung Village, Batukliang District, Central Lombok Regency, in using the Riset Inovasi (Rinov) application as a means of registration for the Liga Sinova competition. The main problem faced by the community is the limited information regarding technical procedures and competition requirements. The implementation methods included observation, coordination with village officials, material planning, and a one-day training session. The training began with a pre-test, presentation of material from the official module, a question and answer session, practice in registering for a Rinov account, and concluded with a post-test and group photo. The evaluation results showed an increase in participants' understanding, as seen from the comparison of pre-test and post-test scores with an increase of 25%, so that participants were able to register their accounts in a more focused manner. Additionally, this activity encouraged village officials to provide follow-up assistance, ensuring the program's sustainability. Thus, this training contributed to community empowerment through the use of the Rinov application and strengthened their participation in the Liga Sinova competition.

Education is a process of internalizing values, knowledge, skills, and character formation towards becoming a better individual. In the era of globalization, various challenges arise such as moral degradation, misuse of technology, and the lack of students’ religiosity. These conditions encourage the need to strengthen character education based on the values of the Qur’an. One of the efforts made is through the tahfidz Al-Qur’an program, which aims not only to provide memorization skills but also to cultivate students’ religiosity and good character in line with the vision of the madrasah. This study aims to describe the implementation of the tahfidz Al-Qur’an program in shaping students’ character at MTs Negeri 3 Banyumas. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a field research approach conducted at MTs Negeri 3 Banyumas. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings indicate that the implementation of the tahfidz program is carried out in three stages: (1) the planning stage, (2) the implementation stage, and (3) the evaluation stage. Specifically, the implementation at MTs Negeri 3 Banyumas also consists of three phases: (1) the preliminary stage, (2) the core stage, and (3) the closing stage. Meanwhile, the evaluation of students’ abilities is conducted through formative and summative assessments. The program has successfully shaped students’ character to become religious, disciplined, responsible, tolerant, resilient, independent, and honest. The challenges faced include differences in students’ memorization abilities and limited time, but these can be overcome through intensive guidance and support from both the school and parents. The Tahfidz program at MTs Negeri 3 Banyumas makes a significant contribution to character building, making it worthy of continuous development as part of Qur’an-based character education.

Graphic design training is an important strategy to enhance student learning competencies, particularly for students participating in the Internship Program (PKL) at Rideatama. This study aims to provide foundational understanding and advanced skills in using the Canva application as an effective learning medium. The training was attended by PKL students from SMKN 1 Kopang with an interactive learning method and hands-on practice. The evaluation results showed significant improvement in creativity, the ability to utilize design features, and students' confidence in developing independent works. The majority of participants stated that the training material was relevant to their needs, and the instructor's delivery was easy to understand, as reflected in the average evaluation score of 86.67%. Although there were some suggestions regarding the training duration being too short, overall, the activity successfully enhanced student learning competencies. This training is expected to serve as a competency development model that is beneficial for both the education and professional sectors, providing skills that can be directly applied in the field of graphic design.

The community service activity was carried out in Baruga District, specifically in Baruga Village, Kendari City, with the aim of improving the capacity of beef cattle farmers in sustainable livestock management. The main problems faced by farmers in this area include a lack of technical knowledge about feeding, barn sanitation, and livestock health management. The approach used in this activity was a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and participatory field observation. The activities in this community service consisted of three stages, namely preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The preparation stage included field surveys and identification of farmers' needs, while the implementation stage was carried out through FGDs to explore actual problems and formulate joint solutions, as well as direct observation at the barn location. The evaluation was carried out by collecting participant feedback and documenting the results of the activities for further program improvement. The results of the activities show that the FGD method is effective in establishing two-way communication between resource persons and farmers, as well as encouraging active participation in identifying and solving problems. Farmers gained a better understanding of the importance of feed management, health, and livestock waste management. In addition, several follow-up plans were produced, such as training in planting forage crops for livestock, making ammoniated straw, and processing compost from livestock waste. These activities not only strengthened the technical capacity of farmers, but also raised awareness of the importance of integrated and environmentally friendly livestock management.

Myalgia is a muscle pain condition that can occur in a specific area of the body or spread to several regions. Its main symptoms include pain, soreness, or discomfort in the muscles, whether during movement or at rest. The pain may range from mild to severe and is sometimes accompanied by stiffness, muscle tension, or even cramps that interfere with daily activities. This condition is commonly experienced by the elderly due to aging, loss of muscle mass, improper physical activity, stress, lack of stretching, or an unhealthy lifestyle. This community service activity aimed to provide education and raise awareness about myalgia among 10 elderly participants in the Elderly Community of Kalirejo, Malang, to help them better understand prevention, pain management, and self-care strategies. The method used was service learning (SL) with achievement parameters measured through pre-test and post-test evaluations. The results showed an increase in participants’ knowledge regarding the definition, causes, and rehabilitation of myalgia from 10% to 90%, demonstrating that this program effectively improved the elderly’s understanding and awareness of myalgia.

Malnutrition issues such as stunting remain a serious problem in Dieng Village, despite the area's great potential in the agricultural sector. The main factors causing stunting include a lack of community knowledge about nutrition, low compliance with posyandu activities, and suboptimal food processing. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge of mothers with stunted toddlers and pregnant women with Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) about balanced nutrition and stunting prevention efforts. The program targets 18 mothers with stunted toddlers and 2 pregnant women with CED. The activities included counseling sessions on the three types of food, balanced nutrition guidelines, and the importance of posyandu, using leaflets as media, followed by a cooking demonstration on how to make chicken and tofu nuggets as a high-protein menu that is easy to make. Based on the evaluation results, there was a significant increase in participants' knowledge, from an average pre-test score of 65% to 97.5% on the post-test. In addition, the enthusiasm and active participation of participants during the question and answer session showed that the combination of theoretical education and hands-on practice was effective in increasing awareness and understanding of nutrition and stunting prevention.

Digital transformation has opened vast opportunities for the younger generation to engage in technology-based entrepreneurship. However, the low level of literacy regarding Sharia-based business among university students remains a major challenge in building a competitive halal startup ecosystem. This community engagement program aims to equip students with both conceptual understanding and practical skills in developing digital businesses aligned with Sharia principles. The program was implemented on May 10, 2025, involving 60 students from UNISKA, UMB, and Poliban. The method employed an educational-dialogical approach based on experiential learning, encompassing interactive seminars, technical workshops, and reflective evaluations. The training materials included the Sharia Business Model Canvas, halal design thinking, Islamic ethical digital marketing, as well as halal legality and certification. The program’s effectiveness was measured through pretest and posttest instruments, which showed a significant improvement in the average score from 58.3 to 82.7. These findings indicate that the program was effective in enhancing students’ understanding and readiness to become halalpreneurs. Furthermore, the experience fostered a transformation in students’ mindsets toward perceiving business as a means of worship and social contribution. The program is recommended to be replicated on a larger scale with cross-sectoral collaboration and support.

This community service program aimed to enhance students’ pharmaceutical literacy through the introduction of drug classification logos at SMP Muhammadiyah 04 Pangkatrejo. The background of this activity was the low level of drug-use literacy among adolescents, often leading to irrational self-medication. The activity employed a quantitative descriptive design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. Educational interventions included interactive counseling, PowerPoint presentations, visual media using logo sticks, and pretest–posttest evaluation. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ knowledge (p = 0.000), with mean scores increasing from 58% to 81% after the intervention. The highest gain was observed in the recognition of logo colors and drug classifications. Satisfaction analysis revealed that 96% of participants expressed satisfaction with the learning process, especially regarding material clarity and the presenters’ readiness to answer questions. The study concludes that participatory educational methods and visual media effectively improve rational drug-use awareness among junior high school students. Future programs are recommended to expand similar activities to other schools and integrate digital media for sustained impact on public health literacy.