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Oral and dental health problems among elementary school children remain relatively high, particularly dental caries, which is influenced by low levels of knowledge and inadequate toothbrushing skills. Children aged 6–12 years are in the mixed dentition phase and therefore require special attention in maintaining oral hygiene. This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge and toothbrushing skills of elementary school students through a demonstration method using a dental phantom model. The activity was conducted at SD Inpres Maccini Sombala I in January 2026 and involved elementary school students as participants. The methods applied included oral health education, demonstration of proper toothbrushing techniques using a dental phantom, mass toothbrushing practice, and evaluation through pre-test and post-test as well as direct observation. The results showed an improvement in students’ understanding of the correct timing, frequency, and technique of toothbrushing, namely brushing twice a day after breakfast and before bedtime. In addition, students were able to practice proper toothbrushing techniques more effectively after the demonstration. The use of a dental phantom as an educational medium proved to be effective in increasing students’ interest, understanding, and toothbrushing skills. This activity is expected to help establish good toothbrushing habits from an early age and support promotive and preventive efforts to reduce the prevalence of dental caries among elementary school children.

Financial Literacy is a crucial aspect in supporting the success of a business for young entrepreneurs, especially in preparing financial reports. Financial literacy encompasses knowledge of money management, investment, and financial planning, while self-management encompasses skills such as time discipline, emotional control, and decision-making. "Improving Financial Literacy and Self-Management for Young Entrepreneurs of Polytechnic Students" has successfully achieved its primary objective with significant achievements. The general objective was achieved through a 25-30% increase in financial literacy and self-management scores, enabling students to manage their businesses more effectively and sustainably. Specific objectives were also met: workshops provided basic knowledge, mentoring trained practical skills, and the application of the concept of forming an aware community. Positive impacts were seen in reducing business risks and contributing to the polytechnic's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Positive impacts resulting from this program include reducing business risks and contributing to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the Polytechnic. This program is expected to become a model that can be applied in other educational institutions to support the development of young entrepreneurs in Indonesia.

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women and remains a major public health concern due to late detection and limited awareness of early prevention. Community empowerment through health education plays a crucial role in improving knowledge and early detection practices. This community service activity aimed to enhance women’s knowledge and skills related to breast cancer prevention and early detection through breast self-examination (BSE). The activity employed a participatory educational approach, including health education sessions, demonstrations, and hands-on BSE practice. Participants were women aged 20–60 years from the community. Evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test questionnaires and direct observation of BSE practice. The results indicated a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge and ability to correctly perform BSE following the intervention. These findings suggest that structured, community-based education and empowerment programs are effective in increasing awareness and promoting early detection behaviors for breast cancer. Continuous implementation of such programs is recommended to support breast cancer prevention efforts and improve women’s health outcomes.

Bulay Village has an entrepreneurial spirit, with the idea of creating, developing, and managing new businesses and exploiting its papaya production potential. This innovation involves processing papaya chips (kreeyaa), which is expected to increase income. The goal of the PKM is to improve the community's economy by providing training and guidance on processing papaya into marketable products, motivating the community to generate creative ideas using existing resources, and establishing papaya chips businesses. The method used is partisipatory Action Research, an approach based on the assets, strengths, and potential of the community. Entrepreneurship mentoring seminars and training on making papaya chips (kreeyaa) in Bulay Village are expected to create jobs, develop community skills, and increase income by leveraging potential assets.

Kawengen Village, located in East Ungaran District, Semarang Regency, is one of the main corn-producing areas with strong potential to be developed into processed products with high economic value. However, limited community knowledge in product processing, business management, and marketing has prevented corn production from generating optimal added value. This community service program aims to strengthen village entrepreneurship through the establishment of a corn production house as a center for innovation, training, and business mentoring. The production house is expected to enhance community skills, promote economic independence, and support sustainable local economic development. The program was implemented through the PPK Ormawa initiative, which included socialization of corn-based product innovations, basic financial bookkeeping training, digital marketing training, product innovation workshops, and continuous mentoring in production, marketing, and financial management. The results demonstrate significant improvements in community skills in processing corn into value-added products, increased understanding of basic business financial management, and enhanced capacity to utilize digital media for market expansion. The corn production house also functions as a community collaboration hub that strengthens business development based on local resources. Overall, the strategy of developing village entrepreneurship through a corn production house has proven effective in encouraging the growth of productive community-based enterprises, strengthening local economic independence, and fostering entrepreneurial interest rooted in village potential.

Motor development in early childhood is a crucial foundation for executive functions and psychosocial health. However, the current sedentary lifestyle and gadget dependency hinder the optimization of this physical potential. This community service aims to enhance children's self-confidence and physical agility through the "Active Movement Exploration: Fun Agility Game" program. The activity was conducted at TK Negeri PAUD Tamalate, Makassar, involving 93 children in the initial observation. The method employed was Guided Modeling-Practice, which includes agility circuit preparation, demonstration, and guided exploration. The game instruments included Zig-Zag Safari, Stop-Go Traffic, Balance River Stones, Ball-to-Target Trail, and Choose-Your-Path. The results showed a significant improvement in Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS), particularly in agility, balance, and manipulative coordination. Additionally, there was progress in psychological aspects, specifically in self-regulation, autonomy, and self-efficacy. In conclusion, the integration of structured yet enjoyable agility games is effective in building a strong physical and character foundation in early childhood.    

Fine motor development is a fundamental prerequisite for academic readiness and independence in early childhood. Still, currently, challenges such as sedentary behaviour and screen exposure hinder the optimisation of these abilities. This community service program aims to implement a Play-Based Learning model of fine-motor stimulation to improve the physical and academic readiness of children at Tamalate State Kindergarten in Makassar City. The intervention program was conducted over two weeks through three main stimulation zones: Texture Zone (playdough and finger painting), Precision Zone (beading, origami, and cutting), and Manipulative Zone (busy board and puzzles). The target subjects were children in group B with fine-motor impairments, and the study evaluated 20 children using periodic observation checklists. The results showed a significant transformation, with 95% of children (19 out of 20 participants) experiencing an increase in achievement from the Starting to Develop (MB) category to Developing as Expected (BSH) and Developing Very Well (BSB). These findings confirm that a structured intervention through play zones is not only effective in strengthening intrinsic hand muscles and eye-hand coordination but also in building children's resilience and perseverance in learning. The program recommends integrating a micro-curriculum based on stimulation zones into daily learning plans and strengthening partnerships with parents to maintain consistency in children's development.

In the modern era, embedded systems and the Internet of Things (IoT) are experiencing rapid and continuous development, with their usage projected to match or even exceed the number of IoT devices globally. This technological transformation has influenced various sectors, including education, which must adapt to current digital advancements. Therefore, it is important for educational institutions to integrate embedded systems and IoT concepts into their curricula to ensure that learning remains relevant to industrial and technological demands. Improving the competence and technological literacy of students and lecturers in the fields of embedded systems and IoT, particularly for smart control applications, is expected to strengthen academic capabilities and practical skills. Through this development, higher education institutions can encourage innovation and the application of technology-based solutions in solving real-world problems. Furthermore, this effort supports the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, especially in the areas of education and research, by promoting applied research projects and collaborative learning activities based on embedded systems and IoT technologies.

Industrial visits are widely recognized as an experiential learning approach that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real industrial practices in engineering education. This study aims to examine the relationship between industrial visits and the improvement of production system understanding and critical thinking skills among students of the Faculty of Industrial Technology at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Al-Ghazali (UNUGHA) Cilacap. A quantitative approach with a one-group pretest–posttest design was employed. The participants consisted of 43 industrial engineering students who took part in industrial visits to PT Dirgantara Indonesia and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in Bandung. Data were collected using Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed through Paired Sample t-Test. The results reveal a significant increase in students’ understanding of production systems, with mean scores rising from 64.23 (pretest) to 81.47 (posttest) (p < 0.05). Similarly, critical thinking skills showed a significant improvement, increasing from a mean score of 63.05 to 83.12 (p < 0.05). These findings demonstrate that industrial visits have a substantial positive impact on enhancing students’ academic competencies. This study highlights the importance of systematically integrating industrial visits into the industrial engineering curriculum to strengthen learning outcomes and improve graduates’ readiness for industrial challenges.

Listening skills are frequently regarded as the most challenging aspect of English language acquisition due to the complexity of the cognitive processes involved. In an orphanage environment, limited access to learning resources remains a primary obstacle to the development of this competence. This community outreach initiative aims to sharpen the listening skills of children at the Bonang Orphanage in Banjarmasin through the integration of subtitled YouTube videos and interactive repetition drill techniques. The implementation method involved 20 children selected via purposive sampling, utilizing a one-group pretest-posttest design. The intervention procedure encompassed the presentation of listening strategies, interactive discussions, and structured repetition exercises designed to build phonological automaticity. Quantitative evaluation results indicated a significant improvement, with the participants' mean score rising from 82.9 on the pretest to 86.7 on the posttest, with a maximum achievement score of 94. The discussion reveals that the use of subtitles serves as a visual scaffolding mechanism that facilitates sound-to-form mapping, while repetition drills strengthen the participants' working memory. Overall, the utilization of digital media and repetitive exercises proved effective in lowering cognitive barriers and increasing the participants' active engagement in English language learning.

This community service activity aims to enhance students' literacy skills through creative writing training. The target group consists of students at MTsN 2 INHIL Riau who are still in the early stages of developing writing abilities. The method of implementation includes interactive lectures on the fundamental concepts of creative writing, writing exercises on specific themes, group discussions, and intensive mentoring in creating simple written works. The results of the training show a significant improvement in students' motivation to write, their ability to express ideas in written form, and the production of creative works such as poetry and short stories. Additionally, this activity has sparked a sustained interest in developing a culture of literacy within the school environment, encouraging students to actively engage with writing beyond the training sessions. This indicates that creative writing training is not only effective in developing student potential but also contributes to the strengthening of the madrasah literacy movement, creating a lasting impact on students' literacy habits.

This study examines the effect of the Independent Internship Program on the work readiness of students from the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Boyolali, class of 2022. The high unemployment rate among university graduates indicates a mismatch between academic competencies and labor market demands. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving students who participated in the internship program. The results indicate that the Independent Internship Program plays an important role in improving students’ work readiness, particularly in terms of work skills, professional attitudes, and self-confidence. However, the effectiveness of the program is highly influenced by the quality of supervision, relevance of internship placement, and active student participation. These findings imply that universities need to strengthen the quality-oriented management of internship programs to better prepare graduates for the labor market.

In the modern era, embedded systems and the Internet of Things (IoT) are experiencing rapid and continuous development, with their usage projected to match or even exceed the number of IoT devices globally. This technological transformation has influenced various sectors, including education, which must adapt to current digital advancements. Therefore, it is important for educational institutions to integrate embedded systems and IoT concepts into their curricula to ensure that learning remains relevant to industrial and technological demands. Improving the competence and technological literacy of students and lecturers in the fields of embedded systems and IoT, particularly for smart control applications, is expected to strengthen academic capabilities and practical skills. Through this development, higher education institutions can encourage innovation and the application of technology-based solutions in solving real-world problems. Furthermore, this effort supports the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, especially in the areas of education and research, by promoting applied research projects and collaborative learning activities based on embedded systems and IoT technologies.

This study aims to determine how the implementation of the cooperative learning model can contribute to students' cognitive development in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) at SMA Negeri 1 Kasihan. The background of this study is based on the low level of active student involvement in the PAI learning process, which is still dominated by conventional lecture methods. The study used a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation of PAI teachers and grade 11 students. The results showed that the implementation of cooperative learning encouraged students to be more active in discussions, think critically, and understand religious concepts in depth. This model also improved social skills, responsibility, and collaboration among students. Thus, cooperative learning not only strengthens the cognitive domain but also develops students' affective and psychomotor aspects in a balanced manner. These findings demonstrate that cooperative learning is effectively used in PAI learning as an effort to create an interactive, collaborative, and meaningful learning process.

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors continue to increase in Indonesia. Riskesdas 2018 showed an increase in the main indicators of NCDs, such as hypertension, obesity, and smoking habits. The low knowledge of health workers, patients, and the community about NCDs is often the cause of the difficulty in controlling the disease, especially blood pressure. Knowledge can be increased by several factors, including age and understanding of mindset. This study aims to identify the impact of education on increasing the knowledge of health cadres. The method used is quantitative with a pre-experimental design, using a one group pre-test and post-test approach. A sample of 10 individuals was selected using the total sampling method. Data were collected through questionnaires before and after providing education about Posbindu NCDs and non-communicable diseases of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The analysis was carried out univariately, and after the normality test showed that the pre-test and post-test data were normally distributed, the Paired sample t-test was carried out. The results showed that almost half of the respondents were between 41-50 years old (50%), and more than half of the respondents had a senior high school education level (80%). The Paired sample t-test produced p-value of 0.001 which is smaller than 0.05. In conclusion, there is a significant effect of providing education on increasing the knowledge of health cadres. Further training is needed to improve the understanding and skills of health cadres.

Financial management plays a crucial role in individual financial planning, particularly in the context of increasingly unstable macroeconomic conditions. Effective financial management behavior enables individuals to allocate resources wisely, manage risks, and achieve financial sustainability in the long term. Therefore, identifying the key factors that influence financial management behavior is essential. This study aims to analyze the effect of income and financial literacy on financial management behavior (FMB). The population of this study consists of teachers and administrative employees aged 24 to 60 years from two educational institutions located in Bandar Lampung and Metro. Using a snowball sampling technique, a total of 93 respondents were obtained. Data were collected through an online survey questionnaire designed to measure income level, financial literacy, and financial management behavior. The collected data were then analyzed using a multiple regression model to test the proposed hypotheses. The results of the analysis indicate that both income and financial literacy have a positive and significant effect on financial management behavior. Individuals with higher income levels tend to demonstrate better financial management practices, while greater financial literacy enhances individuals’ ability to plan, control, and make informed financial decisions. These findings highlight the importance of improving financial literacy and income management skills to strengthen financial management behavior, particularly among educators and educational staff.

This study aims to analyze how work skills and work flexibility affect work productivity through job satisfaction as an intervention variable among Gojek partners in the Malang City area. This study uses a quantitative methodology with a causality design. Using simple random sampling, questionnaires were sent to 120 selected Gojek partners to obtain initial data. A Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on linear regression analysis was used to analyze the data. This was done using the SPSS program. The results of the study indicate that work skills and work flexibility positively and significantly affect the productivity of Gojek partners. In addition, job skills and work flexibility also have a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction. Job satisfaction is also proven to have a positive and significant effect on work productivity, and also functions as a mediating variable in the relationship between job skills and work flexibility and work productivity. The results show that job satisfaction can increase with job skills and a more flexible work environment. Ultimately, this will have an impact on increasing the productivity of Gojek partners. It is hoped that this research will help digital platform managers create more flexible and sustainable HR management strategies.

Surveillance for diarrhea at the district level in Indonesia is still affected by the fragmented nature of the District Health Information System (DHIS) and Early Warning and Response System (EWARS), inconsistent reporting, patchy data interoperability, and the resulting public health delays. Although there are systems in place like the DHIS and EWARS, the persistent use of hybrid systems that combine manual and digital data entry, as well as the different skill levels of users, continues to produce issues of incompleteness, untimely reporting, and inaccurate data. The present study investigated the deficiencies in surveillance reporting of diarrhea cases, the surveillance data to determine the degree of integration and also investigated the health workers perceptions of the barriers to effective reporting. A mixed methods approach was adopted in this study where we investigated quantitatively the DHIS and routine diarrhea reports submitted for the entire year of 2023, and combined that with qualitative, in-depth interviews with the relevant surveillance officers, program managers, and district staff. The quantitative analysis indicated gaps in reporting about 55% in terms of completeness, and consistency of reporting and also significant differences were found between the manual register, DHIS, and EWARS whereby the integration of these systems was found to be low. The qualitative analysis pointed to the combination of disconnected workflows, limited cross-system interoperability, inadequate system training, excessive workloads, and weak organizational feedback, as the main barriers to effective reporting. The combination of these two datasets illustrates the fact that both system deficiencies and organizational factors are primary drivers of the reporting. Closing the gaps will require system level changes in the interoperability of reporting systems, simplified reporting workflows, training, reporting, and reporting feedback loops.

Financial literacy is a fundamental skill that should be introduced from an early age to shape wise financial behavior. Elementary school students need to understand basic financial concepts to recognize the value of money, distinguish between needs and wants, and develop saving habits. However, many children still lack adequate financial literacy. This activity aims to improve financial literacy among elementary school students through a saving habituation strategy at SD Negeri 040530 Bunuraya, Bunuraya Village, Tigapanah District, Karo Regency, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The methods used included observation, teacher interviews, financial literacy socialization, and hands-on assistance in saving activities. The strategies implemented involved simple financial education, pocket money management simulations, creating piggy banks, and conducting regular saving programs at school. The results showed an improvement in students’ understanding of money functions, the importance of saving, and positive changes in financial behavior. Students became more accustomed to setting aside their pocket money and demonstrated more frugal and responsible attitudes. This activity indicates that consistent and structured saving habituation can be an effective strategy for improving children’s financial literacy from an early age.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of Market Day activities in developing the social skills of children aged 5–6 years at TK IT Bunayya 7. The research focuses on planning, implementation, evaluation, and challenges faced by teachers during the process. A qualitative approach was employed, using observation, interviews, and documentation as data collection techniques. The subjects were 15 children from group B and their classroom teacher. The findings reveal that Market Day effectively fosters children’s social skills, including cooperation, communication, empathy, responsibility, and honesty. Through simple buying and selling activities, children learn to interact while practicing togetherness and Islamic values. Challenges identified include children’s inconsistent cooperation and teachers’ limited ability to manage the activities optimally. In conclusion, Market Day serves as a project-based learning method that provides meaningful, enjoyable, and contextual experiences to support the social development of early childhood.