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Nguter is one of the villages in Nguter Subdistrict, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java. The geographical location of Nguter Subdistrict is at an altitude of 104 meters above sea level. One of the healthcare facilities in Nguter Village is the Nguter Community Health Center (Puskesmas). From January to July 2024, the number of low back pain cases treated at Nguter Community Health Center reached 285 people. This figure is considered quite hi gh, as it continues to show a significant increase each year. The goal of this program is to provide education on William Flexi Exercise for myogenic low back pain in the elderly, helping alleviate the complaints of lower back pain. The method used involves counseling sessions through lectures and leaflets for the Elderly Posyandu Community in RW 07, Nguter Subdistrict, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java. The result of this community service program is that the elderly understood the material provided and are able to perform the exercises independently at home.

Real Work Lecture (KKN) is a community service program by students that aims to empower the community with a cross-disciplinary and sectoral approach. The KKN program in Telaga Jernih Village, Secanggang District, Langkat Regency, aims to overcome the problem of monotonous hereditary livelihoods and open up new business opportunities through economic empowerment and entrepreneurship. Before the program was implemented, most villagers relied on the agricultural sector, especially oil palm and rice, which made the village economy vulnerable to price fluctuations and environmental conditions. This program focused on socialization about livelihood diversification, entrepreneurial skills training, and reducing plastic waste by converting it into products with economic value. Through this training, the community was invited to see local potential that could be developed into new business opportunities. The results of the implementation of this KKN showed an increase in community understanding of the importance of business diversification and the application of skills acquired in starting small businesses in the fields of agricultural processing and plastic waste recycling. Several residents have started new businesses supported by the skills taught during the training. However, several challenges such as low digital literacy and limited access to capital are still obstacles to business development. Therefore, a follow-up program is needed that focuses on developing digital skills and access to capital to support the sustainability of the business that has been pioneered. Overall, this KKN program has succeeded in providing a positive impact on the Telaga Jernih Village community and can be a model for local potential-based economic empowerment in other villages.

KKN Mandiri is a real work lecture activity carried out by students individually. It aims to increase awareness and understanding of early childhood children about the importance of saving as a provision for the future. The activity was carried out in two schools, namely Nur Ilmi Kindergarten, Jaranguda Village and Muhammadiyah 01 Medan Mandala Islamic Senior High School. Through socialization and motivation to save, it is hoped that children can develop a habit of living frugally and being responsible in managing money from an early age. The methods used in this activity include lectures, discussions, questions and answers, and making creative piggy banks from recycled materials. This activity is designed to provide an understanding that is easily accepted by children with a fun and interactive approach. The results of this community service activity show an increase in students' understanding of the benefits of saving. Students become more enthusiastic in setting aside their pocket money to save, both in piggy banks and in the bank. Through making creative piggy banks, students gain direct experience in the practice of saving and feel motivated to continue this habit at home. In addition, the involvement of parents and teachers also strengthens the positive impact of the program, where they are expected to continue to support children in saving. The conclusion of this activity is that the socialization of saving in early childhood has a positive impact in raising awareness of the importance of saving. The creative approach taken has proven effective in motivating students to start saving. This program is expected to be a foundation for children in forming good financial habits in the future. Continuous support from schools and families will greatly assist in maintaining the sustainability of saving habits in children.

Implementation of Real Work Lectures is one manifestation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, namely empowerment and community service. On this occasion the author carried out Real Work Lecture activities in Tanjung Gusta Village with the main program headline being the socialization of financial literacy to micro, small and medium business actors, especially fish cracker or jangek cracker business actors. The approach used consists of three methods, namely observation, interviews and documentation. The main work program implemented was visiting business actors making skin crackers to socialize about financial literacy and digital promotion. Then the author also held two supporting work programs, namely the socialization of financial literacy education and sharia investment, the main focus of which was on education about investment and financial management and the second was the implementation economic market day for elementary school students with the aim of cultivating students' talents and interests in the field of entrepreneurship. Both the main and supporting work programs were carried out well and without significant obstacles due to support from Tanjung Gusta Village officials, the community and fellow students who worked together to make the work program successful.

This study examines how PKBM Kedondong's Package C Equality Education Program empowers the community. Through the Package C equality education program at PKBM Kedondong, this study seeks to characterize the stages of awareness, knowledge transformation, and enrichment of community empowerment. This study is qualitative in nature. Package C students, package C teachers, and managers served as the research subjects. Observation, interviewing, and documentation research techniques were used to gather data. Data verification (conclusion), data display, and data reduction are the methods employed in data analysis. According to the research findings, there are three stages in the community empowerment process at PKBM Kedondong through the Package C Equality Education Program. The first stage is awareness, which has been well- socialized, as evidenced by the usage of word-of-mouth to disseminate knowledge. Second, the learning activity process that is part of the knowledge transformation stage consists of: Package C managers and tutors handle the planning stage, which includes creating a syllabus and a Learning Implementation Plan (RPP). During the in-person learning implementation stage, modules, e-books, YouTube, and the internet are used as media, and lectures, Q&A sessions, and discussions are the methods employed. At this point, the evaluation stage seeks to gauge the students' performance in the learning process of package C equivalency education. Thirdly, the effectiveness of the enrichment stage's implementation is demonstrated by the students' learning outcomes and the post-program coaching that is offered.

This community service program aims to build religious awareness in the community through Maghrib Tilawah activities at the At-Takwa Mosque, Baru Village, Asahan Regency. This program focuses on children and adolescents, with the aim of getting them used to reading the Qur'an after Maghrib prayers. In this activity, participants are accompanied by ustadz and Community Service (KKN) students who provide guidance on tajwid and correct reading. In addition to improving the ability to read the Qur'an, this activity also teaches Islamic moral values ​​and behavior through short lectures delivered after the tilawah session. Based on the results of observations, this activity succeeded in attracting the active participation of around 30 participants each night. The positive impact can be seen from the increase in the ability to read the Qur'an and changes in the behavior of participants who become more religious. Some challenges in implementing the program include fluctuations in the number of participants and the need for extra guidance for children who still have limitations in reading the Qur'an. With continuous evaluation and adjustment, this program is expected to continue to contribute to increasing religious awareness in the community, as well as creating a strong foundation for the future Qur'anic generation.

One of the health transformation programs by the Indonesian Ministry of Health is the transformation of the primary health care system. One form of integrated transformation of primary health services is by establishing prime posyandu. Posyandu Prima is a revitalization program for posyandu or poskesdes or supporting community health centers that already exist in the village. Saptomulyo village does not have a supporting community health center but does have a village health post. The aim of this community service is to revitalize existing posyandu and village health posts so that they become prime posyandu with the hope of improving the health status of the people of Saptomulyo Village.Methods for implementing activities include: Coordination with village officials using the brainstorming method, Formation of a prime posyandu organization using brainstorming and discussions, recruitment of cadres with interviews and discussions with candidates, training of cadres and community health center officers/nurses/midwives with lectures, questions and answers, discussions and demonstrations, as well as collecting public health data in Saptomulyo Village using surveys .The result of the activity was the implementation of Posyandu Prima socialization/training activities for Posyandu Prima cadres and administrators as well as health posyadu cadres and all participants were declared to have passed. There are prime posyandu locations and buildings ready to open services

This article discusses community service program in socialization on the importance of Public Speaking for students of SMPN 2 Nagawutung, in Nagawutung District, Lembata Regency. This activity was motivated by the importance of public speaking skills in digital and globalization era, as well as the limited access to training in rural areas. The aim of this program was to increase awareness, confidence, and public speaking skills of students. Methods used were observation, lectures, simulation, evaluation, and feedback. The activity was carried out on August 2, 2024, involving students from grades 7, 8, and 9. The material provided covered the importance of public speaking, basic techniques of public speaking, and strategies for overcoming anxiety. Results showed positive responses from the village government, school officials, and students.  Students showed enthusiasm and interest in the presented material. In conclusion, this program successfully increased students' awareness of the importance of public speaking skills in their academic and social lives. Recommendations include further training and development of extracurricular activities focused on public speaking to support the ongoing development of students' interests and talents.

Visiting foreign countries, individuals often encounter cultural shock,and this holds true for students participating in the International Credit Transfer program while pursuing their studies in the Philippines. Effective adaptation and communication are essential in navigating these cultural challenges. This research aims to explore the impact of culture shock on cross-cultural communication among students attending lectures in the Philippines. Qualitative research methods, including fenomenology approaches,observation, and interviews, were employed to collect data. The participant selection method utilized purposive sampling. Data from observations and interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that students engaged in exchange programs in the Philippines experience culture shock. This research classifies the causes of culture shock among exchange students in the Philippines into internal and external factors. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that successful adaptation to culture shock occurs during the final stage, as evidenced by cultural adaptation actions taken by students participating in the International Credit Transfer program in the Philippines.

In many areas, the amount of waste continues to increase along with population growth and public consumption. One of them is in Badak Baru Village, Kutai Kartanegara. This causes serious environmental problems, such as pollution and public health. The problem that will be raised in the Community Service Program through KKN (Real Work Lectures) is increasing public awareness of the importance of good waste management. This KKN will be held from 24 June to 26 July 2024. This KKN program aims to increase public awareness of the importance of good waste management through activities carried out by KKN students. In order to create a clean and healthy environment, students carry out outreach regarding 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and effective ways of managing it. Other activities carried out include making Madding about environmental law, and also participating in the drafting of Draft Village Regulations on Household Waste Management and Guidelines for Organizing Waste Banks in 2023, as well as other actions in the surrounding environment. Through interactive and participatory methods, this KKN program has succeeded in attracting the public's attention and increasing their understanding of the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling waste.

This study explores the implementation of the peer feedback method in improving the learning outcomes of grade VIII students in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects at SMP Negeri 7 Kota Bangun Seberang. Using the Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach, this study aims to improve student engagement and learning outcomes through active participation in providing feedback to others. This method was chosen to overcome student boredom with conventional learning methods such as lectures. The results of the study indicate that the application of peer feedback can improve students' understanding and motivation to learn. The research process involved two cycles of action including planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collected through observation and testing were analyzed descriptively qualitatively and quantitatively. The findings showed a significant increase in student learning activities and learning outcomes, indicating that the peer feedback method is effective in facilitating collaborative and supportive learning. This study concludes that peer feedback not only functions as an assessment tool, but also as a means of developing students' character and communication skills.  

Maahad Tahfiz Al-Qur’an Darul Falah, Selangor, Malaysia, is an institution focused on Qur’an memorization for female students. Due to their intense activities, including memorization requiring high concentration, balanced nutrition is essential for supporting their academic performance and health. However, their nutritional intake has not been fully optimized. Initial observations indicated that some students have limited knowledge of balanced nutrition, which may affect their health and nutritional status. This community service program aimed to raise awareness about the importance of balanced nutrition through education, nutritional status checks, and counseling. The program included three main activities: (1) Nutrition education through lectures and interactive sessions, covering basic concepts of balanced nutrition, the food pyramid, and guidelines from the Ministry of Health Malaysia; (2) Nutritional status checks through height and weight measurements to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI), identifying students' nutritional categories and related issues; and (3) Nutritional counseling, conducted after the status checks, teaching students how to achieve or maintain an ideal weight and offering advice on healthy eating and lifestyle habits. The program, which involved 40 students, found that 60% of them had a normal nutritional status, while some were underweight (12.5%), overweight (20%), and obese (7.5%). The education and counseling sessions helped improve the students' understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition and provided guidance on how to maintain or achieve a healthy weight, supporting their overall health and academic.

Education about saving from an early age is an important step in forming good financial management skills in children. Educational activities carried out at the Taqwa Mandala Mosque through Real Work Lectures (KKN), aim to increase children's understanding of the importance of saving and simple financial records. The research method used is a qualitative approach with counseling techniques, where children are introduced to the concept of saving using the media "Saving paper and piggy banks." This activity lasted for 15 days, with a focus on direct interaction to facilitate better understanding. The results of this activity show high enthusiasm among children and an increase in their knowledge about financial management. Support from PRM Mandala also plays an important role in the success of the program. Even though there are challenges, such as low interest in saving, this education has succeeded in instilling awareness of the importance of discipline in managing money. It is hoped that this activity can become a model for efforts to develop financial literacy in other communities, as well as have a positive impact in forming healthy financial habits for children.

Of the various problems faced by the sago-making group of Guraping village, North Oba sub-district to increase production on a larger scale, namely; pengiringan to make sago still relies on the sun's heat, so that the rainy season sago production is no longer produced. The methods of service are: lectures, practices and mentoring and monitoring, with the outputs produced by the service, namely, publishing the results of the service in national journals, making service videos and publishing service activities in online media. The results of the PKM, sago making in Guraping Village, does not yet have an institution / cooperative, sago making is still individual so that there is no increase in production in the manufacture of sago.

The mental and physical health of students is greatly influenced by physical education, especially in the Physical Education, Health, and Recreation (PJKR) study program at Medan State University. One of the languages ​​that can be used in PJKR learning to understand the Theory and Practice of Education and to communicate with lecturers and friends during lectures is Indonesian. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Indonesian language proficiency on students' understanding of physical education theory and practice. This is because language is an important communication tool in learning, including in physical education lessons. The results of the study showed that increasing Indonesian language proficiency has an effect on contributing to improving student achievement in the field of Physics education. 

The problems that are the basis for divorce in the Dasang Lendang hamlet are caused by quarrels, economic problems, failure to fulfill the elements of kafa'ah in marriage, online shopping that causes debt, online gambling. So this Community Service aims to increase the optimization of religious knowledge in reducing divorce cases in the Dasan Lendang hamlet community, Kerumut Village. This Community Service activity uses the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. The method used in this service is Socialization. The results of the service show that providing understanding and knowledge to the community is carried out with a socialization strategy from students and lecturers by providing lectures, counseling and marriage advice to the community. So that the community is aware of the dangers of things such as a) Quarrels, b) economic problems, c) online shopping addiction. the above factors have the potential to cause household problems and trigger divorce. So that the implications for the community are expected to be active in participating in educational activities through the majlis taklim held in the prayer room and in the mosque and lectures by the tuan guru to deepen their knowledge of religion.

Calligraphy plays a very important role in the development of Islamic civilization. In the current era of globalization, young people are exposed to a variety of knowledge, cultures, perspectives, and ethics that influence changes within them. This training was conducted with the aim of introducing the art of calligraphy to the students (santri), which they can develop as part of their future careers. The training activities were carried out by members of the field experience practice team, who are students of the Islamic College (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam) Jam'iyah Mahmudiyah Tanjung Pura. The activity included planning, implementation, and evaluation. The methods used in this training were lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. The results of this community service activity showed that: (1) The planning stage included initial observation, needs analysis, participant recruitment, and scheduling; (2) The training consisted of a one-time session using lectures, demonstrations, and writing practice; and (3) Evaluation was conducted during the training process, at the end of each session, and at the conclusion of the overall training. The dotted sponge calligraphy training left a unique impression and challenge for the students, fostering enthusiasm. It also brought about positive outcomes, such as helping students to develop calmness and concentration.

The stunting problem is a global nutritional problem faced by most countries in parts of the world, including in developed countries though. In developing countries, the number of children in rural areas who experience stunting is more than 50% or almost 1.5 times greater than children in urban areas. In Indonesia, the prevalence of stunting toddlers decreased from 24.4% in 2021 to 21.6% in 2022. In Indonesia, stunting is called dwarfism, meaning that there is impaired physical growth and brain growth in children. This devotional activity is carried out to train midwives in an effort to improve the midwife's ability to prevent and detect stunting events. The implementation of the Activity is carried out in a hybrid way, where participants follow 40 participants online. The methods used are lectures, discussions and simulations. The implementation of this activity is in partnership with IBI Manager Soppeng Branch. The results showed that participants filled 40 posts, of which 73.01% of the participants had good knowledge. Activities carried out in an orderly manner according to the activity plan.

Disturbances in the eyes of the elderly will cause disturbance which have an impact on discomfort and other disturbances in carrying out daily activities. The figure of the elderly is part of family members and community members whose number is increasing in line with the increase in life expectancy. The number of elderly people in Indonesia is increasing rapidly every year, so that Indonesia is expected to experience an “elderly population boom” in the early 2 decades of the 21 century as a result of the baby boom several decades ago. BPS projects that ini 2045 Indonesia will have around 63,31 million elderly or nearly 20 percent of the population. According to UN projections, the percentage of elderly Indonesians will reach 25 percent in 2050 or around 74 million elderly. This community service activity is a form of application in the optics and wave physics course. The purpose of this screening is to find out the description of eye refraction abnormalities and lectures can apply it to the community. The location for the screening was held in the Sei Agul area of  Medan, North Sumatera. The subjects were the ederly and the poor around Medan Barat District who ere suspected of having refractive errors. Screening was carried out using the Snellen Optotype and corrected using a trial lens. The implementation of this community service activity took place smoothly and efficiently. The results of the exmation of the elderly, which were almost large, were that the elderly were not found to have eye defects such as night blindness, cataracts or color blindness. This activity is expected to foster community motivation in carrying out their lives with the glasses provided by the lion clubs and remind them to carry out routine checks before experiencing cataracts.

In this modern era, handling environmental issues such as climate change and waste management is becoming increasingly crucial. The Waste Bank Program in South Rejowinagun plays a central role in the Climate Village initiative, aiming to increase community awareness of waste management through sorting and recycling. This initiative relies on active community participation to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and lower greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributing to environmental cleanliness and climate change mitigation. Apart from positive ecological impacts, the Waste Bank also creates economic opportunities for the community by implementing a waste "savings" system, where each separated type has monetary value. The methods used, including lectures, counselling and training, are designed to educate the public, including PAUD children, about the importance of effective waste management. Although this program has shown positive results, challenges like a lack of public understanding remain. To overcome this and increase program effectiveness, a more intensive educational approach and strengthening collaboration networks between communities are needed.