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Sustainable education plays a crucial role in enhancing independent learning among rural communities in the digital era. This article discusses the importance of sustainable education models in empowering rural populations to adapt to technological advancements. With limited access to formal education, many rural communities benefit from continuous education programs that equip them with relevant skills and knowledge. The implementation of digital-based education models facilitates flexible learning and encourages self-directed learning, allowing individuals to access educational resources from their homes. Furthermore, developing digital literacy skills is essential for rural residents to effectively utilize technology for learning purposes. This article also explores strategies for technology-based teaching that enhance the learning experience and ensure that educational materials are accessible and engaging. Ultimately, the findings indicate that sustainable digital education can significantly improve the skills and knowledge of rural communities, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and independence.

Salt is a strategic commodity that is needed for various things, both used for food production and non-food production. As a food, salt is consumed by almost all humans in the world. Because of the importance of salt function for health, the government has made it an object to add iodine which is urgently needed to prevent various health problems. Various efforts have been made to increase salt production, including the People's Salt Business Empowerment Program (PUGAR). Reminding Pamekasan Regency is one of the districts in Madura which is one of the largest centers for producing people's salt in East Java. The legal basis underlying the implementation of the PUGAR Program refers to the Regulation of the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia No. 41/MEN/2011 concerning Guidelines for the Implementation of the Marine and Fisheries Independent Community Empowerment Program in 2011. This research aims to obtain an analysis of the People's Salt Business Empowerment Program (PUGAR) in Pamekasan district.

Strengthening local culture and preserving the environment are important ways to build a sustainable society. Research shows that community-based approaches such as ProKlim and green villages can increase citizen awareness and participation in protecting the environment and culture. This study looks at local efforts to manage sustainable ecosystems and integrate cultural values when building sustainable tourist attractions. The success of this program depends on the active participation of the community in maintaining cleanliness, environmental conservation and preserving cultural heritage. It is hoped that this investigation will produce new findings that will help the development of an environmentally and culturally conscious community.    

Cakwe Cigombong, a micro business located on Jalan Cibogo, Kelapa Dua District, Tangerang Regency, Banten, faces challenges in improving its branding to attract a wider consumer base. An effective branding strategy is very important to support the growth and competitiveness of these MSMEs. This community service activity aims to design and implement branding improvements that are tailored to business needs and conditions. The interventions carried out include the creation and installation of promotional banners, the development of more attractive menu designs, and the integration of the QRIS digital payment system to facilitate transactions. The results show that these efforts increase the attractiveness of the product among consumers. By adopting this branding strategy, Cakwe Cigombong is in a better position to compete and grow in the local market.

The development of information technology has had a significant impact in various sectors, including in the management of social assistance programs. At the Social Service for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection of Batu Bara Regency, the evaluation process for the implementation of social assistance programs is still carried out manually, which causes delays in data collection, analysis, and report preparation. Therefore, an information system is needed that can help speed up and facilitate the evaluation of the program. This study aims to design a Social Assistance Program Evaluation Information System that can integrate data on aid recipients, types of assistance, recipient status, and program effectiveness evaluation. This system is designed using the Waterfall method which consists of the stages of needs analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. The platform used in the development of this system is web-based to facilitate access from various devices. The results of this study show that the design of an integrated information system can increase efficiency in collecting evaluation data and speed up the reporting process to related parties. In addition, this system is expected to increase transparency and accountability in the implementation of social assistance programs, so that the impact of the program can be more measurable and on target.

Anchovies are widely consumed by the lower middle class, it turns out to be one of the best sources of calcium. The greatest calcium requirement occurs during growth and calcium is still needed even though it has reached adulthood to prevent osteoporosis. According to Hendradi (2009) anchovies are a source of calcium that is resistant and not easily dissolved in water. Anchovies are very good as a source of calcium that is cheap and easy to obtain. The development of the anchovy industry in empowering the economy of the Padelegan village community means that increasing the independence and welfare of the Padelegan village community is one of them through economic empowerment in the village in the digitalization era. Thematic KKN Group 05 Madura University activities carried out the development of the anchovy industry in empowering the economy of the Padelegan village community for one month with 11 work programs. This article was written using a qualitative study method with a descriptive approach.

The Jacob Children's Community is a service initiative that was formed as a response to the challenges faced by children in the Silangkitang area after the COVID-19 pandemic. The main focus of this community is to provide holistic education that includes academic, spiritual and character building aspects. The facilitators try to overcome the impact of social isolation and dependence on devices experienced by children by holding teaching activities, Bible studies, as well as moral and environmental awareness training. Through inclusive and love-based methods, this community plays an important role in forming a generation that is not only intelligent, but also has character and cares about the surrounding environment. This article discusses theological reflections on the services carried out in this community, referring to Biblical values ​​and the views of theologians such as John Wesley and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who emphasized the importance of education as a means of forming faith and character. The Jacob's Children Community makes a significant contribution in facing post-pandemic social challenges by educating and developing children through a comprehensive and loving approach.

Community empowerment is a development program to build and increase community participation. Empowerment is useful for training the skills of individuals and groups of the surrounding community so that it can improve the community's economy. The implementation of empowerment will be more effective and efficient if there is a role for the government, community, and other supporting parties in the empowerment activities. Corn is one of the plants that has a thousand benefits such as corn kernels can be used for animal feed, consumed as a staple food to replace rice, the skin can be used to make handicrafts such as photo frames, key chains, and others.

This article discusses the role of the government and strategies for strengthening the people's economy in empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Purwokerto, particularly in the context of digitalization. MSMEs play a significant role in the local and national economy but face various challenges that affect their competitiveness. The Banyumas Regency government actively supports digital transformation through training and programs that enhance the digital skills of MSME actors. Additionally, financial literacy is also deemed crucial to help MSME actors manage finances and understand essential business aspects. This article aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the conditions of MSMEs in Purwokerto and the steps that can be taken to enhance their role in the local economy.

This community service aims to empower the Dasawisma Women's Group of Nyama Preparation Village, Maluku Barat Daya Regency, through training in making mustard sticks as a product innovation based on local agricultural products. The problems faced are the low utilisation of mustard harvest which leads to low selling prices and limited product innovation skills. The method used was a participatory approach with hands-on experience-based training techniques. The training includes the process of making mustard sticks, starting from the selection of ingredients, processing, to product packaging. The results showed that the Dasawisma women's group succeeded in improving their skills in processing mustard into value-added products. The emergence of local leaders and the creation of solidarity between group members are also positive impacts of this training. The programme provided new economic opportunities for the group, as well as introducing mustard stick products to the local market. In conclusion, this service successfully empowered the community through local product innovation and formed a new working structure that is more organised and sustainable.

This Community Service (PkM) activity aims to empower Muslim women at the Nurul Nisa Borong Jambu Taklim Assembly, Antang Makassar TPA, through the Eco Digital Campaign and organic waste processing using the eco enzyme concept. This program involves two main activities, namely education on the use of digital technology for environmental campaigns and training in processing organic waste into eco enzymes that are useful for everyday life. The results of this activity show an increase in participants' understanding of the importance of protecting the environment and skills in managing organic waste into eco enzymes. Participants also showed motivation to apply what they had learned in their daily lives. Through evaluation, this program was considered very useful and relevant to the needs of the community, with the hope that it can be sustainable and provide a greater positive impact.

PKK organization, comprised of women (wives as husbands' companions), plays a strategic role in household management, including influencing the behavior of their husbands. The objective of this writing is to analyze the role of PKK members in preventing the abuse of power by husbands. A qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytic method is capable of integrating the theory of the welfare state and the concept of abuse of power in public services. The method used in this community service is a participatory method through Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The research results show that PKK has a strategic position in preventing abuse of power through four main functions: monitoring government programs at the grassroots level, empowering the community through education and socialization, mediating between the community and government, and strengthening good governance. The effectiveness of the PKK role is supported by an organizational structure that extends to the RT/RW level and a strong social network in the community. This research recommends the importance of strengthening the capacity of PKK cadres, developing an integrated reporting system, and increasing coordination with formal supervisory bodies. PKK not only plays a role in improving family welfare but also becomes a strategic partner for the government in preventing abuse of power, supporting the realization of clean governance and quality public services

Desa Bontomangiri, Kecamatan Bulukumpa, Kabupaten Bulukumba, memiliki potensi besar untuk mengolah biji karet yang melimpah menjadi produk bernilai ekonomi tinggi, salah satunya adalah keripik emping. Biji karet diketahui kaya akan kandungan minyak nabati dan asam lemak tak jenuh yang bermanfaat bagi kesehatan. Namun, pemanfaatannya selama ini masih minim dan cenderung diabaikan oleh masyarakat setempat. Para petani karet lebih memilih untuk tidak memanfaatkan biji karet dengan alasan kurangnya pengetahuan dan anggapan bahwa pengolahannya sulit. Hal ini mengakibatkan potensi ekonomi dan gizi dari biji karet belum tereksplorasi secara optimal. Melalui program pengabdian masyarakat, dilakukan upaya pemberdayaan masyarakat Desa Bontomangiri dengan pendekatan sosialisasi, pelatihan pengolahan biji karet menjadi keripik emping, dan peningkatan kesadaran akan nilai ekonomi biji karet. Kegiatan ini juga melibatkan ibu-ibu rumah tangga sebagai pelaku utama dalam pengolahan biji karet guna meningkatkan kesejahteraan keluarga. Selain itu, pemberdayaan ini diharapkan dapat memotivasi masyarakat untuk memanfaatkan waktu luang secara produktif dan menciptakan inovasi lokal berbasis sumber daya yang tersedia. Program ini bertujuan untuk memberikan solusi terhadap masalah rendahnya kesejahteraan masyarakat, minimnya inovasi, serta kurangnya akses terhadap informasi teknologi. Dengan memanfaatkan biji karet secara optimal, diharapkan masyarakat dapat meningkatkan pendapatan, mengurangi pemborosan sumber daya, serta memperbaiki taraf hidup mereka secara berkelanjutan.    

The Internet advancement in Indonesia has created significant opportunities for digital business, particularly in marketing. Digital marketing encompasses promoting products and services through online platforms, such as social media, which facilitate connections among individuals globally. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are anticipated to play a crucial role in bolstering economic growth, especially within the food and beverage sector, alleviating unemployment. Despite many MSMEs needing to leverage social media entirely, they are progressively adapting their promotional strategies and discount offerings in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This community service initiative employs digital marketing as a strategic approach to facilitate market penetration for MSMEs in the culinary field, thereby enhancing sales. It is anticipated that this initiative will address the difficulties encountered by culinary partners, particularly the lack of marketing innovation due to inadequate skills in managing social media marketing. Furthermore, the pursuit of business volume targets is complicated by escalating competition within the culinary sector. The proposed short-term solutions include promoting the use of social media for product marketing and encouraging product innovation.

Exploitation according to Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection is divided into physical, social, sexual and economic exploitation. With the existence of children who work, this is a violation of the right to child protection and child growth and development, which should be at that age the child is still in school and gets a proper education. The phenomenon of underage labor almost occurs in all regions of Indonesia. One of the children's problems that must receive special attention is the issue of child labor. This issue has become global because so many children around the world are already working at school age. In fact, the issue of child labor is not just an issue of children carrying out work with wages, but it is very closely related to exploitation, dangerous work, inhibition of access to education and hindering the physical, psychological and social development of children, even in certain cases and forms of child labor have entered as the qualification of children who work in the most intolerable situations (the intolerable form of child labor). This research is an empirical research that uses primary data and secondary data collected using interview, observation and literature study techniques. The informants in this study are 10 people. The data processing techniques in this study use several techniques, namely editing, coding, tabulation and verification after which the data will be analyzed using qualitative descriptive techniques. The results of this study show that (1) the Kupang City Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Office needs to increase socialization, supervision, and cooperation with the community to effectively prevent and protect minors from exploitation. (2) Budget factors, apparatus resources, and socialization of child protection to the community are factors that hinder the implementation of the functions of the Kupang City Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Office in providing prevention, protection, coaching and empowerment of children.

The aim of this community service is to empower small shop owners in Jayamukti Village by providing training on financial management and digital marketing. This training is expected to enhance the shop owners’ skills in efficient financial management and their ability to utilize digital technology for marketing their products. The training was conducted with a practical approach, involving the delivery of material, case studies, and hands-on simulations. The results of this community service show an improvement in participants’ understanding of managing shop finances and utilizing digital platforms for promotion, which is expected to increase the revenue and sustainability of small shops in the village

The Workshop program for training in making soap from used cooking oil is one of the work programs of the Regular Community Service Program (KKN) 83 UIN Walisongo Semarang Post 16 which was carried out with the mothers of Jawisari Village at the Jawisari Village Hall, Limbangan District, Kendal Regency. This workshop program was motivated by the fact that many people still use used cooking oil repeatedly so that it can endanger their health and there are still those who dispose of used cooking oil carelessly so that it can cause environmental pollution. This work program aims to provide an understanding to the community about the negative impacts of used cooking oil waste on the environment and health, introduce the application of science and technology through training in processing used cooking oil waste, and provide training and assistance to control environmental pollution by providing education and training to local residents on how to process used cooking oil waste into liquid soap. This training workshop activity was carried out in three main stages, namely counseling, practicing making liquid soap, and evaluation. The results of this program show that the training workshop activities were successful and well-run where participants were able to understand the basic techniques of making liquid soap and gain direct experience in practice, the mothers who participated were also very enthusiastic and actively participated and felt happy to be able to learn to change used cooking oil waste into liquid soap products that are useful for everyday life. Making liquid soap from used cooking oil is an innovation that is not only useful for reducing waste oil that pollutes the environment, but also provides economic and social benefits for the community because it can open up business opportunities and support the local economy. Therefore, as a sustainable step, it is necessary to provide education to the community about the importance of recycling used cooking oil and improving technology in the production of liquid soap to be more efficient and environmentally friendly

The Workshop program for training in making soap from used cooking oil is one of the work programs of the Regular Community Service Program (KKN) 83 UIN Walisongo Semarang Post 16 which was carried out with the mothers of Jawisari Village at the Jawisari Village Hall, Limbangan District, Kendal Regency. This workshop program was motivated by the fact that many people still use used cooking oil repeatedly so that it can endanger their health and there are still those who dispose of used cooking oil carelessly so that it can cause environmental pollution. This work program aims to provide an understanding to the community about the negative impacts of used cooking oil waste on the environment and health, introduce the application of science and technology through training in processing used cooking oil waste, and provide training and assistance to control environmental pollution by providing education and training to local residents on how to process used cooking oil waste into liquid soap. This training workshop activity was carried out in three main stages, namely counseling, practicing making liquid soap, and evaluation. The results of this program show that the training workshop activities were successful and well-run where participants were able to understand the basic techniques of making liquid soap and gain direct experience in practice, the mothers who participated were also very enthusiastic and actively participated and felt happy to be able to learn to change used cooking oil waste into liquid soap products that are useful for everyday life. Making liquid soap from used cooking oil is an innovation that is not only useful for reducing waste oil that pollutes the environment, but also provides economic and social benefits for the community because it can open up business opportunities and support the local economy. Therefore, as a sustainable step, it is necessary to provide education to the community about the importance of recycling used cooking oil and improving technology in the production of liquid soap to be more efficient and environmentally friendly

Community Service (KKN) is a form of intracurricular which is an implementation of the Tridharma of Higher Education providing work and learning experiences for students in community empowerment. This KKN activity is an opportunity for creativity for students to think more critically in helping to advance the village through the potential and natural resources available in the village. Community service activities in the form of KKN are carried out for more than 1 month, starting from November 4 to December 7, 2024, located in Pealinta Dolok Saribu Village. The target of this community service activity is the general public of Pagaran Dolok Saribu village, elementary school children. The service is carried out in several stages, including observation, practice and discussion with village officials. After students conduct a survey of the location around the village, the Community Service Students determine the work program activities, namely 1. Revitalization of the Small Park Environment located in the PKK park, 2. Making Christmas Trees made from used bottle waste. 3. Social Education Activities, free tutoring carried out in the KKN Student post 4. Posyandu activities and elderly gymnastics in Pealinta Dolok Saribu village. Through KKN Activities in Pealinta Dolok Saribu Village, students can provide knowledge, time and energy that they have learned during their time on campus through various work programs that aim to help and provide benefits to the village.

Speaking ability is one of the important skills in education and daily life, but students often face obstacles such as lack of self-confidence and minimal opportunities to practice. This study aims to improve students' speaking ability through debate and discussion-based training. This activity is designed to provide students with direct experience in constructing logical arguments, conveying opinions effectively, and interacting in formal and informal forums. The methods used include theory training, debate simulations, and group discussions with periodic evaluations through observation and questionnaires. The results showed a significant increase in students' speaking ability, especially in terms of clarity of idea delivery, argument structure, and courage to speak in public. In addition, this training also had a positive impact on students' critical thinking skills, ability to work together, and self-confidence.