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Advances in automation technology in industries that run very fast have spurred every educational institution to be able to keep up. Every SMK is no exception, which is tasked with preparing and producing students to be able to compete in the world of work. One of the automation technologies is PLC and SCADA which are widely used in the industrial world, for this reason, it is necessary for Muhammadiyah Gresik University students, especially the Electrical Engineering study program, to share knowledge about one of the PLCs and SCADA by using Outseal as PLC and Haiwell as SCADA at SMKN Singosari, Malang in the form of community service activities. By providing training on the basics of PLC and SCADA using Outseal software as a PLC which is uploaded to Arduino and Haiwell as an HMI for SMK students in understanding the basics of PLC which is then followed by simulating cases that often occur in the industry. The results of the student response were very positive giving an assessment of more than 90% and wanting a similar training with a different theme.

Aydin’s distributor is business with the main product is pastries, that distribution with several resselers. Small business that have grown to the present, repacking cookies has not been implemented optimally, not efficient and unable to meet marketing targets significantly.This moment presented are more organized and able to create customer ways among other increase marketing competitiveness by products arrangement that support efficiency, controlling product, so that it can become a magnet in attracting customers. With this hope that performance will be easier and contribute to creating customer desires to come back again. The main operational section is product selling, repacking, delivery and  product collection among many stores. In addition, the selection of research is a business that was started personally and developed with many customers and orders, but there is still a lack of attention to product arrangement. So it is necessary training to improve marketing competitiveness and performance of reseller SMEs management is very important

The socialization of the importance of advanced study preparation or employment before graduation for Vocational High School (SMK) students aims to provide profound understanding and strong motivation to students on the brink of graduation. The objective is to enable them to make meticulous and insightful assessments, leading to wise decisions about their educational trajectory, either in higher education or entering the professional world. This informative session takes place at State Vocational High School 2 Depok and is attended by students from the Petroleum and Petrochemical Processing Techniques (TPMP) department in grades 11 and 12. The well-executed event adheres to the predetermined plan and utilizes methods involving information dissemination and interactive discussions to engage participants in the targeted subject matter. The outcomes of this initiative involve an enhanced comprehension of the conveyed material and the cultivation of a robust motivational spirit within participants. The aim is to prepare them for the choices they will make after completing their education, encompassing the possibility of continuing studies at tertiary institutions or entering the workforce. Furthermore, participants gain a clearer insight into the steps involved in determining a career field that aligns with their interests and abilities, as well as choosing a college major that resonates with their competencies.  

Labor pain is a physiological response that occurs due to an increase in catecholamines that interfere with uterine contractions. Labor pain can be overcome with various alternatives. However, the lack of health promotion related to pain relief strategies causes the majority of pregnant women to lack information literacy on how to deal with pain relief during childbirth. This community service activity was carried out in conjunction with the KKN midwifery undergraduate students at STIKes Mitra Husada Medan in Desa Bangun Rejo, Tanjung Morawa District. The main activity program is to provide education to pregnant women who will give birth with counseling about pain relief strategies during childbirth. This community service method adopts action research steps. Evaluating the program using a questionnaire. The results of the community service which was attended by 10 third trimester pregnant women, it turned out that this activity received a good and positive response from pregnant women. Furthermore, the results of the evaluation of this counseling were obtained, 60% of pregnant women could understand and explain the definition of pain relief strategies and the goals of pain relief strategies, 70% of pregnant women could understand and explain the handling of pain relief strategies. It is hoped that village midwives can also provide health education to birth attendants about pain relief strategies that can be implemented.  

Community service programs have been implemented at the head of the Muhammadiyah Sawit Boyolali branch. The purpose of the community service program is to plan the development of da'wah through the development of Muhammadiyah business charity  within the PCM Sawit Boyolali company. From the results of discussions held by the service team and management of the PCM Branch Leadership, it was agreed that the development of Muhammadiyah business charity was realized by planning the PCM Multipurpose Building. The problem that arises is that the land that will be used as the location for the construction of the Multipurpose Building is not yet available. The effort made is to invite all company residents to participate in the construction building. From the joint efforts of the Muhammadiyah Sawit branch leader, Boyolali received waqf land from company residents in the PCM Sawit environment. With the waqf land from the company's residents, the problems faced related to the location of the building placement have been solved.  

The problem encountered by the Kenongo Sari Farmer Group in Purwosari Village, Sukorejo District, Kendal Regenc is the marketing aspect where coffee products for hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops were disrupted due to the effects of the Covid 19 Post Pandemic, where there was a decrease in turnover due to the closure of the coffee industry from upstream to downstream. In addition, the coffee produced by farmer groups located at the base of Prau Mount with a height of 1000 to 1400 MASL  is less well known among Indonesian coffee connoisseurs, because the name Kenjur Coffee lacks promotion. Therefore this community service activity is carried out to promote and elevate the potential of Kenjur Cofee through the preparation of a digital marketing strategy. The method used is business assistance in creating social media, product branding, and conducting training for members. From the results of this 6-month assistance, it was obtained that there was a change in the mindset of business owners in implementing digital technology, having digital skills, and having media for promotion and marketing: Instagram social media, Google My Business, new logo, and new packaging. In the future, it is hoped that community service partners can increase turnover and have a wider range of product marketing  

This devotion aims to investigate the effectiveness of the activities of the Ampar Buku through the library around in growing reading interest in children in the Community Reading Center. The method of implementation used in the activities of the community to the community is with a participatory approach. The program results show that the activities of the Ampar Buku through the bookmobile have a positive impact in increasing reading interest in children. Children show high enthusiasm to this activity and look more active and excited when the activity is implemented. In conclusion, the activities of the Ampar Buku through the bookmobile has great potential in increasing children's interest in the reading of the Community Reading Center and also recommends to expand and continue the program to achieve a significant impact in the development of child literacy.

Financial planning and management for employees of  New Topsy Salon Plaza Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta hasn’t been done optimally. Some employees are unable to pay debts on time and unable to pay mandatory contributions because of various reasons. The purpose of this community service activity is to increase knowledge & skills in financial planning & management, especially for employees at New Topsy Salon Plaza Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta. This community service activity at New Topsy Salon Plaza Ambarrukmo, Yogyakarta was carried out on April 05, 2023. The methods used in community service activities include counseling, discussion, questions and answers. The results, shows that community service activities at New Topsy Salon Plaza Ambarrukmo, Yogyakarta succeeded in providing education about ideal financial planning to employees, including housewives and employees who aren’t married. Participants were able to understand the importance of planning finances systematically and managing expenses, income, and investments to achieve short-term and long-term financial goals.  

Elderly is a man or woman who has entered the age of 60 years accompanied by various declines in physical condition, decreased function of the body's organs, and decreased function of the brain. The elderly population is increasing globally. Service activities aim to empower the elderly through elderly gymnastics as an effort to improve physical health in supporting the Tangguh elderly. The method of activity in this service involves 5 students of midwifery Akbid Batari Toja. The service implementation adopts action research steps which consist of 4 (four) stages, namely: planning, action, observation and evaluation, and reflection. Evaluation of the results of the conclusion, namely the implementation of community service with a series of activities, namely checking blood pressure and exercising for the elderly. Before being given information regarding elderly exercise, all 28 elderly participants did not know about elderly exercise movements. After being given information on elderly gymnastic movements, as many as 25 elderly people followed the gymnastic movements and did them correctly. Based on the results of blood pressure checks, it was found that 7 elderly people had high blood pressure ≥ 140/100, the community service team recommended carrying out examinations at the nearest health center, advising them to consume lots of vegetables and fruit and routinely doing elderly exercises.

One of the principles that must be considered in a balanced diet is food diversity. Children often refuse foods they don't like and only choose foods they like, so they need to be introduced to a variety of foods to optimize the achievement of balanced nutrition. Consumption of a variety of foods in toddlers can guarantee the completeness of the nutrients their bodies need, because each food contains a different source of nutrients, both in type and amount. Sushi is a popular food and easy to make. Sushi and fruit satay have good nutritional content for toddlers. Making sushi and fruit satay aims to provide food choices for toddlers that are nutritious and easy to make. The implementation of the activity was carried out by means of direct demonstrations, participants tried directly to make sushi and fruit satay with the ingredients provided. Participants were very enthusiastic doing the practice of making sushi and fruit satay.

In Indonesia, science has been taught from an early age, starting from kindergarten to university, which emphasizes on critical thinking skills. Short film is one of the literary works in the form of audiovisual which is considered capable of helping improve students' critical thinking skills. In collaboration with the Dialectika Institute, a mass media institution engaged in civil society studies, research and development, especially focusing on the fields of religion, culture and democracy, this Community Service (PkM) activity was carried out for 3 days starting from the 22nd until February 24, 2023 which aims to improve participants’ critical thinking skills through training related to narrative and cinematographic elements in short films. In order to maximize training results, this PkM activity used several methods, including the Lecture-based Teaching style and the mentoring method in delivering training materials. In addition, the PkM team delivered questionnaires containing questions about the training material and opinions regarding the PkM to the participants in order to measure and see the results before and after the training. The results of the activity showed that this PkM activity was able to attract enthusiasm and was also able to improve the participants' critical thinking skills as seen from the results of the questionnaires delivered. In addition, this activity is able to make them see works from different perspectives than just seeing them as a means of entertainment.

Ujung Batu Beach has the potential to become a tourist destination. This potential, however, has not been completely realized. This community service project is intended to assist managers and the community in identifying existing potential. Location determination, work program determination, work program realization, and work program evaluation are the approaches used. This dedication has resulted in the production of supporting facilities such as signage, swings, flower pots, and garden seats. Furthermore, socialization was provided to the community so that it might play an active role in boosting tourist attraction.

Betel leaves contain phenols that function as powerful antiseptics. Hand sanitizer (HS) is a product that can kill parasites on the hands and is easy to use. Therefore, in this event, education will be provided to the students of SMK Farmasi Surabaya regarding the benefits of betel leaves, followed by a training session on making hand sanitizers containing extract. The participant's level of understanding is evaluated by comparing the scores obtained before and after receiving information from the speaker. A questionnaire is given to allow participants to evaluate the overall conduct of the event, and they are invited to try the hand sanitizers prepared by the team. The results show that 76% of the participants achieved higher scores, 24% maintained the same scores, and none of the participants received lower scores compared to the pre-test. Overall, the participants expressed that the event was very beneficial.

Mendeley is a reference management software that provides various features to assist students in the process of writing scientific articles. This engagement method is carried out through a series of activities, including workshops, training, and mentoring. The purpose of this engagement is to improve the skills of final semester students in compiling scientific articles. The activity was held in May 2023 with participants from FIK UNCEN semester 7 students. The results showed that students were able to operate the Mendeley application, starting from registering an account on the Mendeley web and installing the Mendeley desktop application, and using the Mendeley application to create automatic citations/references and bibliographies. The conclusion is that FIK UNCEN students are able to use the Mendeley application to improve their academic writing skills effectively and correctly

This research examines Islamic monetary policy, covering its theoretical foundations, implementation in various countries, and its impact and effectiveness. Islamic monetary policy, based on sharia principles such as the prohibition of usury, emphasis on the real sector, and profit-sharing principles, aims to create economic stability and socio-economic justice. Its implementation varies across countries, with some nations fully adopting Islamic financial systems and others using hybrid models. The research method used is a literature review involving the collection, analysis, and synthesis of various secondary sources such as books, journal articles, and relevant research reports. The results show that Islamic monetary policy is effective in controlling inflation, promoting sustainable economic growth, and enhancing financial stability. However, challenges remain in terms of standardizing practices across countries and integration with the global financial system. This study emphasizes the importance of innovation in Islamic financial instruments and increased international cooperation to enhance the effectiveness of Islamic monetary policy in the future.

Realizing the quality and competency of people who can assist in the success of development is one of higher education's key roles. Graduates of high school, vocational school, or madrasah aliyah programs might choose to enroll in classes, work, pursue further education, or remain unemployed. They lack knowledge about scholarship information, tuition funding plans, or higher education. The implementation of this community service program aims to raise student motivation about the value of higher education for the growth of self-potential, careers, and standards of living in all facets of society. It also aims to increase knowledge, insight, understanding, and awareness about the importance of continuing education. The delivery of the subject takes the form of lectures and discuss, as well as practice sessions and individual work.  

Financial reports are important for MSME actors because they allow them to know their business finances and understand whether their business is profitable or losing money. In addition, the problem with the Kiraha’s Grilled Fish Stalls shop is the lack of understanding in compiling financial reports. In this service, the methods are Surveys, Training and Assistance, and Outcomes. As a result of this dedication, the recording of the financial reports of Kiraha’s Grilled Fish Stalls is still manual and does not separate financial reporting between capital, income, expenses and personal interests, so that the financial reports of Kiraha’s Grilled Fish Stalls are still not optimal. every month, unknown profits and even losses obtained. Therefore the servant provides assistance in the form of training or direction on how to record financial reports correctly using Microsoft Excel to facilitate the recording of financial reports and ensure the continuity of the business of MSME actors Kiraha’s Grilled Fish Stalls.

Bitcoin and Altcoin are digital currencies (cryptocurrencies) that use blockchain technology, a technology that can monitor, supervise, record, and record every transaction that occurs in digital currency. Bitcoin is decentralized, meaning it is spread everywhere, not centralized and cannot be regulated by authorities or other institutions. In making transactions, it is very necessary to recognize digital currencies such as identity, core business, projects being developed, volume of demand and supply, and other indicators. The need to find out information about coins/crypto tokens before trading, is a very helpful thing for traders because of concerns about coins/tokens that are indicated as scam or rugpull. Coinmarketcap.com and coingecko are data provider sites related to bitcoin and altcoins around the world, which can help find and analyze related information about tokens/cryptocoins to be traded, but do not guarantee accuracy, but can minimize the occurrence of greater losses. Digital currencies provide business opportunities and loopholes to be able to generate profit from every coin/token traded, but on the other hand these assets are risky for traders and investors due to their high volatility which makes market price movements difficult to predict (unpredictable). To be able to overcome this problem it is necessary to manage finances by taking 10% for trading from the main salary earned, dividing which assets are needed for trading and which are for daily / other living needs and self-control well, when is it time to trade, rest, and when to pause. That way it can save other assets when the other asset is experiencing a decline, so it doesn't disturb the main asset.

The Teaching Campus Program provides opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom by becoming teacher partners in the learning process at the educational level. Through this program the role of students is needed to provide better learning to schools and hone creativity. In addition, during the assignment, students are also given the task of assisting the administration at the school where the assignment is. As for what we do on the sidelines of the activities that we program, we also help with school administration in accordance with directions from the school and school operators.

Visual aids are tools that can stimulate students' thoughts, skills, attention and willingness so that they can encourage the learning process in students, besides that using teaching aids can provide space for students to be actively involved in every learning process. In fact, in Toyang State Junior High School, mathematics learning has not used visual aids. The props created and used are number pattern boxes made of used cardboard, which are designed in such an attractive way to form several number pattern boxes consisting of: square, rectangular and triangular boxes. This visual aid is used in the learning process for class VIII students of SMP Negeri Toyang. This training aims to help foster the creativity of students and improve students' ability to use teaching aids. The result of this training is that students get new experiences by learning to use visual aids, this can be seen from the enthusiasm of the students who are very large and students more easily understand the concept of number patterns