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The main problem faced by farmer groups in South Dumai District is the weak management of data, information, and group administration, which affects the effectiveness of agricultural development planning and evaluation. This community service activity aims to strengthen farmer group institutions by improving their capacity in data and administrative management. The method employed was a community organizing approach through participatory extension activities, group discussions, and initial mentoring involving 33 participants consisting of farmer group administrators and members. The results indicate an increase in farmers’ understanding and awareness of the importance of data and orderly administration as a basis for planning, decision-making, and evaluation of agricultural development programs. In addition, early social changes emerged in the form of collective awareness and the initiative of group leaders to actively strengthen institutional functions. Strengthening farmer group institutions through proper data and administrative management is expected to support sustainable agricultural development and improve farmers’ welfare.

National development requires strengthening the quality of human resources (HR) as a fundamental pillar for sustainable development, particularly in facing the challenges of the Society 5.0 era characterized by rapid advances in information and communication technology. Youth, as a productive age group, play a strategic role as agents of social change and drivers of economic development through entrepreneurship. However, low entrepreneurial awareness, limited managerial skills, and insufficient business mentoring remain major obstacles to youth business development at the local level. This Community Service Program (PKM) aims to enhance youth understanding, motivation, and entrepreneurial capacity through an educative and participatory approach based on business incubation. The program was implemented for young people in RT 013, Lubuk Gaung Village, Sungai Sembilan District, on June 18, 2023, using counseling sessions, interactive discussions, and entrepreneurial mentoring methods. The results indicate an improvement in participants' understanding of entrepreneurial concepts, the role of business incubators, and the importance of digital literacy and business collaboration in the digital economy era. The program also fostered collective awareness among youth to become innovative and sustainable entrepreneurs. Therefore, this PKM activity confirms that community-based business incubation has strategic relevance in improving youth human resource quality, promoting economic self-reliance, and supporting sustainable local economic development.

Youth entrepreneurship plays a strategic role in strengthening local economic development; however, limited knowledge, skills, and business mentoring remain major challenges for rural youth. This community service program focuses on developing youth entrepreneurship through a village business incubator based on the 8P principles: Place, People, Process, Partnership, Profit, Promotion, Product, and Price. The program aims to improve access to entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, and resources for youth in RT 013, Lubuk Gaung Subdistrict, Sungai Sembilan District. The approach employed socialization, entrepreneurship training, participatory discussions, and business mentoring tailored to local potential. The results show increased understanding of business planning, market identification, partnership development, and the use of information technology in business activities. The implementation of the 8P-based incubator model successfully strengthened entrepreneurial mindset, motivation, and youth readiness to develop sustainable local businesses. Furthermore, this program also opens up opportunities for more structured, collaborative business development, which is crucial for long-term sustainability at the village level. Overall, this program contributes to increasing the capacity of youth as agents of change in the local economy.

Youth unemployment remains a strategic issue in social and economic development, particularly at the community level. Limited formal employment opportunities, low entrepreneurial skills, and restricted access to information and capital have constrained youth economic independence. This community service program aims to accelerate employment growth through youth entrepreneurship development based on a business incubator approach in RT 013, Lubuk Gaung Sub-district, Sungai Sembilan District, Dumai City. The program employed a community organizing approach through participatory counseling, interactive discussions, and initial business mentoring. The results indicate a significant improvement in youths’ knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial attitudes, particularly in business planning and micro-enterprise management. Furthermore, a shift in orientation from job seekers to job creators was observed, along with the emergence of collective business initiatives and increased awareness of entrepreneurship as a means of job creation. This program contributes to accelerating employment growth and  strengthening youth-based local economic development  

This Community Service Program aims to strengthen literacy and numeracy in elementary school (SD) students where the focus is to provide assistance to students about the importance of strengthening literacy and numeracy in students. This activity was carried out by lecturers and students from the Mathematics Education Study Program and the Economics Education Study Program, the Teaching and Education Faculty, HKBP Nommensen University Medan. The implementation of Community Service activities in strengthening literacy and numeracy in students began on 06 February 2023 and ended on 25 February 2023. Previously, this Community Service activity had been socialized to students of SD Negeri 040536, in every classroom and it was seen that the cause of the lack of literacy and numeracy in students is still low due to lack of learning and arithmetic exercises. This problem was then minimized by carrying out related Community Service Program activities to strengthen literacy and numeracy for elementary school students. This program is an important matter in efforts to improve the concept of numeracy in schools.

The second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination plays a crucial role in enhancing protection against viral infection and strengthening the body's immune response. However, challenges remain in its implementation, including low public participation and limited awareness of the benefits of full vaccination. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the second dose of COVID-19 vaccination, including participation rates, encountered barriers, and increased public awareness. The method used is a quantitative approach with a pre-test and post-test survey before and after vaccination education. The results indicate a significant increase in public understanding and participation after the educational intervention. Therefore, educational and socialization strategies should be continuously reinforced to optimize COVID-19 vaccination coverage.

This study discusses the fulfillment of the rights and obligations of husbands and wives during the period of syiqoq from the perspective of Islamic law. Syiqoq, which refers to deep conflicts between husband and wife, poses a significant challenge in married life. The purpose of this research is to analyze how Islamic law regulates the fulfillment of rights and obligations during conflict and to offer solutions for its resolution. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach using literature review methods, analyzing fiqh literature, fatwas from Islamic scholars, and other primary and secondary sources. The findings indicate that despite ongoing disputes, fundamental rights such as maintenance, protection, and housing must still be provided, and obligations like communication and consultation are essential for resolving conflicts. The role of hakam as a third party mediator is also identified as an effective mechanism for resolving syiqoq. The implications of this study provide practical guidance for couples and Islamic legal institutions in addressing marital conflicts fairly and in accordance with Islamic principles while strengthening the understanding of family law dynamics in a modern context.

The existence of the Al-Qura'an Education Park or TPQ is a necessity that is felt to be important to be held in a community environment. This is because TPQ can carry out various important roles, especially in the process of informal education for children in the community. This service activity then aims to assist the formation of TPQ in the Citra-De Afta residential area of Pekalongan Regency as well as institutional strengthening. Community service activities use the PAR method which is carried out in various stages. From the community service activities, the result was the formation of TPQ as a place for religious activities for the children of the housing complex and the emergence of awareness and citizen participation in the existence of the TPQ.

The strategy of strengthening the understanding of PKK cadres in Karangkamiri Village through family development workshops aims to increase knowledge and provide reinforcement for PKK cadres regarding family development in carrying out their roles and functions in society. The method of implementing community service is carried out through problem identification, solutions offered, implementation of workshop activities, interviews, and achievement targets. This service was carried out in Karangkamiri Village, Langkaplancar District, Pangandaran Regency in March 2023. The output targets to be achieved are: equality and strengthening the perceptions of PKK cadres in efforts to build families. This strategy is expected to be able to support PKK cadres in carrying out their duties in the community, especially regarding efforts that can be made by PKK cadres in protecting the families around them. The conclusion is that the PKK cadres are very enthusiastic and welcome the workshop activities. They hoped that there would be a follow-up to the workshop activities, especially those that were implemented in the field on the knowledge gained during the workshop activities. So that in carrying out their duties in fostering families in Karangkamiri Village, they can be maximized.  

Community service activities on bullying prevention and handling aim to increase awareness, understanding, and countermeasures against bullying in schools. Service activities are carried out through identification of needs, material development, implementation of counseling, and evaluation. Teachers are given training on bullying handling, effective communication strategies, conflict management, social skills development, and mental strengthening. They are also given an understanding of human rights, tolerance, empathy, and the importance of building healthy relationships in schools. The results of the service activities show an increase in teachers' awareness and understanding of bullying and the development of a safe and inclusive school environment. The collaboration of all relevant parties in dealing with bullying can create positive change, reduce bullying rates, and create a better environment for students in their learning and development process.

Islamic religious education as a business process that contains uniqueness and characteristics, namely activating, increasing and strengthening norms, believe me, that is the spiritual-spiritual foundation of a person, in his attitude and behavior, his behavior is manifested in accordance with the rules. Religion I believe that human values ​​are behaviors that express the whole person, both externally and spiritually, and are the underlying drivers of behavior. Education is an absolute process of maturing through information and training in various skills and values ​​related to life activities that are in accordance with educational goals. Namely increasing the nation's intelligence and developing the Indonesian people as a whole, namely people who believe in and fear God Almighty. As well as creating human beings who are honest, healthy, knowledgeable and responsible. The inquiry method is a series of learning activities that emphasize critical thinking and analysis to find an answer. The thinking process occurs with the process of interaction between teachers and students. This method is also called the heuristic method, which comes from the Greek word found heuristic

Ethics in the banking industry plays a crucial role in maintaining integrity and public trust. This study aims to explore the role of ethics in preventing violations that could damage the stability of the financial system and the reputation of banks. Using a qualitative approach, this research employs case studies and literature reviews to analyze various cases of ethical violations in the Indonesian banking industry. The findings reveal that strong professional ethics can reduce the risk of fraud and moral hazard among bankers. However, challenges such as weak oversight and profit pressures remain significant factors influencing ethical breaches. Implementing sound corporate governance principles, enhancing ethics education, and tighter regulatory oversight are considered essential to strengthening banking ethics. This study concludes that by reinforcing commitment to ethics, the banking industry can increase public trust and support sustainable economic growth.

This study aims to determine and describe the strategy model for increasing the Village Development Index (IDM) in Ciamis Regency, with a focus on environmental resilience, economic resilience, and social resilience. The method used is qualitative descriptive research. The results of the study indicate that the strategy model for increasing IDM in Ciamis Regency still needs improvement in several aspects. In terms of environmental resilience, although there is no pollution, both underdeveloped and developing villages have the potential to be prone to landslides, with developing villages having disaster response efforts, while underdeveloped villages do not. In terms of economic resilience, developing villages show better livelihood diversity compared to underdeveloped villages, although both have sufficient access to trade facilities, but access to financial institutions is limited. In terms of social resilience, although access to education and health is relatively good in both types of villages, the BPJS membership rate is still low, and access to clean water, sanitation, and electricity has reached 100% in developing villages. Access to information and communication already exists, but is not optimal in both villages. This study concludes that increasing IDM requires strengthening environmental, economic, and social resilience that is more integrated and targeted.

Currently, Islamic education is crucial for developing knowledge based on faith and piety. It creates behavioral patterns that reflect a balance between physical and spiritual aspects, resulting in morally upright individuals. The decline in moral behavior among Muslims is a serious issue that requires significant attention. Islamic education contributes to the enhancement of faith and piety, which in turn shapes morally upright individuals, especially amidst the era of globalization that alters various aspects of life, including mindset. This study aims to understand the process of Islamic education as a means to actualize religious teachings, thereby strengthening the moral character of Muslims in the face of globalization. The research employs a qualitative method with a library research approach. The findings indicate that to address moral and ethical deviations in the era of globalization, it is necessary to revitalize Islamic education to strengthen the moral character of Muslims. The necessary steps include: 1) implementing a holistic and morality-based learning model, 2) revitalizing moral education, 3) revitalizing social education, and 4) revitalizing the role of technology.

The rapid growth of digital startup companies in Indonesia brings its own challenges in human resource (HR) management, especially related to workload and organizational commitment. High work dynamics, aggressive targets, and intense operational pressure can cause an imbalance in workload that impacts motivation, work stress, and increased turnover intention. HR commitment is a key factor in startup success, but it is difficult to achieve without effective and humane workload management. This community service activity was carried out by Karangturi National University (UNKARTUR), through the Faculty of Economics, Business and Humanities (FEBHum), which aims to improve the understanding, skills, and awareness of digital startup entrepreneurs and employees in Bugangan Village, Semarang, regarding workload management strategies. The methods used include workshops, group discussions, and direct assistance. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of the impact of disproportionate workloads, as well as the ability to implement efficient and sustainable work strategies. This activity also encourages collaboration between academics and practitioners in designing a healthy and adaptive work environment. With better workload management, it is hoped that the level of commitment, satisfaction, and retention of employees in digital startups can increase, while strengthening the competitiveness of local businesses in the era of digital transformation.

Christian religious education is an important aspect in the formation of character and the development of children. In this context, teacher creativity and the role of parents play a significant role in increasing children's interest in learning through Christian religious education. However, there are challenges in terms of a lack of understanding of the importance of creativity, a lack of creative teaching methods, and suboptimal involvement between teachers and parents. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the role of teacher and parent creativity in increasing children's interest in learning through Christian religious education. Through a qualitative approach and data analysis, this study identified existing problems and provided workable solutions. The results of the study show that a deep understanding of the importance of creativity, the use of creative teaching methods, and the active involvement of teachers and parents can encourage children's interest in learning in the context of Christian religious education. This study provides practical recommendations to enhance the role of teacher and parent creativity in strengthening children's interest in learning through Christian religious education, with the hope of improving the quality of Christian religious education that children receive.

The purpose of this research is to find out the strategies of the G20 countries in anticipating the threat of the global crisis in Indonesia. This study uses qualitative methods with a descriptive approach to be able to describe in depth. The G-20 believes that a solution to the economic crisis requires continuous global cooperation. Through this collaboration, the best ways to resolve the crisis are formulated, both what must be done by each member country of the G-20 and what must be done by and through international financial institutions. In addition, being in the G-20 provides an opportunity for Indonesia to take a closer look at how developed countries make policies and then implement them in Indonesia if deemed good and appropriate. Each country must pursue a number of policies in an effort to respond to the crisis through fiscal stimulus, stimulate recovery of economic growth again in the crisis era, and then strive for economic stability that is resistant to similar crises in the future through strengthening the domestic financial sector.

Community participation in social service activities is a crucial indicator of community-based social development. However, the level of participation is often influenced by various structural and cultural factors, including the role of community organizations as key mobilizers of collective action. This activity aims to identify factors affecting community participation in social service activities in Bintan Sub-district, analyze the role of community organizations in facilitating and organizing these activities, and assess their impact on strengthening synergy and collaboration among residents. The method employed included a socialization session on the importance of community organizations in community empowerment, followed by social service activities in the form of collective environmental clean-up and greening programs through tree planting around public facilities. The findings indicate that increased collective awareness, local leadership, and organizational support significantly enhance community participation. Furthermore, social service activities contribute to strengthening social cohesion, fostering a sense of togetherness, and promoting stronger synergy and collaboration among community members in Bintan Sub-district.

Household environmental problems such as poor waste management, the practice of burning waste, and limited use of home yards remain major challenges in creating clean and healthy residential areas. Dasawisma, as the smallest unit within the PKK structure, holds a strategic role in fostering environmental awareness and pro-environmental behavior at the family level. This Community Service Program (PkM) aims to build an environmentally caring community through strengthening the role of Dasawisma, improving members' knowledge, and encouraging new habits in household environmental management. The method used a participatory approach consisting of problem identification, interactive counseling sessions, hands-on practice in waste management and yard utilization, and field mentoring. The results indicate an increase in members' understanding of environmental issues, behavioral changes in sorting organic and inorganic waste, simple composting practices, and the cultivation of plants in home yards. In addition, collective awareness and the emergence of local leaders helped sustain the environmental movement within the community. This program demonstrates that strengthening Dasawisma is an effective family-based empowerment strategy to support social transformation toward a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment.

This Community Service Program (PkM) was motivated by the suboptimal organizational governance and tourism service management at Bahtera Beach. The main issues included limited managerial capacity among local tourism managers, the absence of clear service standards, and weak coordination among local tourism stakeholders. This program aimed to strengthen institutional capacity, improve the quality of visitor services, and promote more participatory and sustainable destination governance. The program applied a participatory approach consisting of problem identification, joint planning, training on tourism service management, development of basic service standards, and field mentoring. The beneficiaries were local tourism management groups and community members directly involved in tourism services at Bahtera Beach. The results indicate improved understanding among managers regarding structured organizational governance and service management. Clearer task distribution, the implementation of basic service standards for visitors, and increased awareness of cleanliness and visitor comfort were observed as tangible improvements. In addition, the emergence of local leaders who actively coordinate service activities and support program sustainability became an important outcome. Overall, this program contributed to strengthening institutional capacity and enhancing the quality of the tourism experience at Bahtera Beach.