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Implementation of Community Activities (PkM) is a program carried out by FKIP students at HKBP Nommensen University, Medan. Program for implementing Wordwall-based interactive learning media to improve literacy skills at SMKS Bersama Berastagi. In the learning process, supporting media is needed to help implement the interactive teaching and learning process in the classroom. The media chosen is adapted to the situation and conditions existing in the school, therefore it is deemed appropriate to use Wordwall media to help facilitate the teaching and learning process in the classroom. Interactive learning is inviting students to involve thinking, seeing, hearing and skills at the same time, one of which is while writing. Wordwall is an alternative choice from various types of interactive learning media that can make the learning process fun and not boring for students and teachers. This application aims to be a fun learning resource, media and assessment tool for students. So the results of using wordwall-based interactive learning media increase literacy skills. In this way, students' literacy skills at Berastagi Private Vocational School can increase and by using wordwall learning media it can be made more interesting and varied. Then students' enthusiasm for learning will increase and it won't be boring.

This service activity was motivated by observation data which showed that the literacy skills of grade 5 students were quite low. The implementation of the service aims to provide students with better thinking skills regarding various problems that arise in questions through class AKM which is carried out in 2 sessions, namely pre-test and post-test. This activity was implemented in class 5, which was attended by 18 students. Service activities consist of 3 stages, namely planning, implementation and evaluation. The results of the service show a significant increase in students' literacy abilities. The increase in AKM scores in class V was supported by the successful implementation of the work program that had been designed by students. From the pre-test to post-test AKM test activities there was good improvement and quite a high increase in literacy skills among students.

The duties and functions of a lecturer are to implement the Tri Darma of Higher Education which consists of teaching and education, research and community service. Community service is intended to participate in advancing community welfare and making the nation's life smarter. For this purpose, community empowerment is carried out through training in basic welding techniques to provide skills for people who have dropped out of school and employees who have been laid off by the Company due to being hit by the economic crisis as a consequence of the spread of Covid-19 globally and having a broad impact on various aspects of human life. The basic welding techniques training activity began with a socialization and discussion session together with educational and community leaders in Patekke Village, South Makale District. The results of the discussion are part of an analysis of situations and phenomena in society in general and for former of PT Malea Energy workers in particular. This training activity aims to provide training participants with skills and competencies so that they can work independently to activate and run the economic activities again. Training materials related to Occupational Safety and Health (K3), Industrial Materials, work facilities and equipment, and working drawings. The benefit of training is increasing HR capacity to increase productivity which is expected to improve the family's economic performance.

This activity is motivated by the author's observations regarding the management of BUMDES which is still underutilized, because there are some people who do not participate in advancing, managing and developing village-owned enterprises which can later hamper the economy of a village. The purpose of this activity is to find out the role of BUMDES in improving the economy, to find out the supporting and inhibiting factors of BUMDES in improving the economy. This activity was carried out under the MBKM program by going directly to the field for five months. The population in this study are members of BUMDES Kaliburu. With interview techniques, documentation and observation. The results of the mentoring activity for the preparation of financial reports with the theme "Competitive BUMDES" are in accordance with the existing problems, and with this training it is hoped that BUMDES management will gain skills in carrying out simple bookkeeping for business entities so that they can improve the BUMDES economy.

This research aims to increase sales of the "Cinta Rasa" project business through the implementation of Mandiri KKN which meets the established principles. Through analysis of local economic conditions, it was found that more than 50% of food sector business actors in Tuban Regency do not yet have halal certification, which has become a mandatory requirement following Law Number 33 of 2014. This research includes the stages of preparation, implementation, evaluation, reporting, and follow-up to Mandiri KKN. It is hoped that Mandiri KKN will be able to provide students with knowledge, skills and awareness of social life, as well as encourage innovation in the field of entrepreneurship. The focus of this research is increasing sales of the "Cinta Rasa" dent business through the implementation of halal certification, thus providing certainty of product halal status which increases consumer confidence and sales potential.

Learning that focuses on students' problem-solving abilities is the focus of higher education. Students who are able to develop critical thinking skills in solving problems are a necessity along with changes in workforce capability needs in the informatics era. One of the mathematics lessons at the higher education unit level is discrete mathematics. The problem that arises in discrete mathematics learning is that learning outcomes and the percentage of students completing lectures are still relatively low. The aim of this research is to improve students' solving abilities through the application of the project based learning method. This research uses classroom action research methods. The application of the project based learning method in discrete mathematics courses with graph material can improve students' abilities in solving mathematical problems, this can be seen from the research results after corrective actions were taken in learning activities in Cycles I and II. Based on the research results, it shows that through project-based learning, third semester RB class students in the Informatics Engineering Education Program at Indraprasta University PGRI Jakarta have improved their ability to solve mathematical problems in terms of individual grades and classical completion.  

Monitoring the growth and development of a child can begin from conception and will continue until adulthood, this process is mutually continuous and continuous. The development of language skills, creativity, emotional awareness, and intelligence is an important phase in a child's growth and development and is the cornerstone of subsequent development. This study aims to evaluate the ability of early childhood to improve gross motor and fine motor development skills through sensory play activities. The method of delivering information using the media of story books (fairy tales), sensory game tools that previously the children were given directions one example of simulation, then the children were directed to do independently. the results of normative identification of children's growth and development, it can be seen that from the value (5-1) range always to never, overall participants play with the highest frequency in the range is always on the cognitive and social interaction, the second position in fine & gross motor skills, and third in terms of language development and problem solving skills. The highest score level after the game, cognitive development is very significant children are very enthusiastic to follow the game conducted in groups. This activity will be better if done on an ongoing basis because it is very beneficial for early childhood development.

This study aims to analyze students' mathematical connections through the application of the Think Talk Write (TTW) learning style and collaboration in the context of mathematics learning. The Think Talk Write (TTW) method emphasizes developing critical thinking, communication and writing skills in understanding mathematical concepts. Collaboration between students is also integrated to strengthen mathematical understanding through discussion and joint problem solving. This research uses a qualitative approach with case studies as the analytical framework. Data was collected through classroom observations, interviews with students, and analysis of students' writing. Research findings show that implementing the Think Talk Write (TTW) method with collaboration can improve students' mathematical connections, strengthen conceptual understanding, and improve communication and mathematical problem solving skills. Pedagogical implications of these findings are discussed to promote more effective and inclusive mathematics learning practices.

The marketing process in Islamic economics must be implemented correctly, and in accordance with sharia principles. In distributing products, it must be evenly distributed so that all people can enjoy the product. This research is about e-marketing analysis in increasing sales on shopping applications. The purpose of this research is to find out how marketing strategies increase sales on the Belanjo application. This type of research is descriptive qualitative with primary and secondary data types. The data collection technique in this research uses observation, interview and documentation techniques.The research results show the marketing mix strategy implemented by Belanjo to increase sales, including product availability, price, promotion and place. Supporting and inhibiting factors for the marketing mix strategy implemented by Belanjo in increasing sales, including supporting, conducting socialization and collaboration and increasing employee skills and knowledge. obstacles, low consumer buying interest and the marketing area for chips is still limited. Marketing mix strategies viewed from an Islamic Economics Perspective include: Always decorating charity with the intention of worship and sincerity. Transparency, and the goods are halal and not harmful. Carrying out honest distribution methods, not reducing size, standards, quality and scales fraudulently. Being responsible for the goods received. distributed fairly, and not doing things that are prohibited in Islam. Please help, tolerate and give alms. Never neglect worship because of distribution activities. Ikhtikar is prohibited because it will cause price increases. Seek reasonable profits. Widespread distribution of wealth. Social equality. 

The importance of knowledge about operational risks for umkm partners in order to be able to control or handle the risks that must be handled and be able to solve the problems being faced, so this research aims (1) to find out the identification of operational risks in the process of making Sanah shrimp crackers in West Tanjung Jabung district ( 2) to find out the operational risk analysis of the process of making Sanah shrimp crackers in West Tanjung Jabung district, (3) to find out the efforts made by umkm actors to overcome operational risks. This research uses qualitative methods in this research using data sources obtained from the owner of the Sanah shrimp cracker business and the Sanah shrimp cracker employees. The results of this research are: In identifying operational risks, there are four types of risks as follows: human resource risks include risks of events such as unsuccessful steaming, unsuccessful cutting of crackers, long frying of crackers, failed packaging and inadequate training. Technological risks include inappropriate machines and packaging equipment that does not function properly. As well as process risks, there are risks from raw materials that do not match the dosage. And external risks include risks such as unstable raw materials and uncertain weather factors. The risk analysis that occurs in Sanah shrimp crackers has a risk level of high, medium and low. As for the aspects included in the high category, there are three risks, namely inadequate training, inappropriate packaging equipment and raw materials that do not match the measurements. And there are also medium level operational risks including unsuccessful steaming, frying for too long, inappropriate machines, unstable raw materials, weather factors that result in long drying. And there are also two levels of low risk, namely cutting crackers, failed packaging. Efforts to overcome operational risks that occur in the Sanah shrimp cracker business include requiring or providing training to employees about managing shrimp crackers and employees also need to have self-awareness to be more skilled and more thorough.

In order to increase customer satisfaction, the hospital is required to maintain and improve the quality of service within the hospital. Efforts to improve the quality of a hospital must be balanced with the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in the optimal health sector by paying attention to all aspects of the hospital. Medical personnel who are agile and skilled in their fields will be very supportive if accompanied by supporting hospital facilities and infrastructure, this can make the hospital known to the wider community because of good service so that the quality of the hospital is not in doubt. For that a hospital must pay attention to quality control management in its own hospital.

This study aims to describe the extracurricular contribution to the dancing skills of SMA 1-5 Kartika students. This type of research is quantitative research with descriptive methods. This research instrument is the researcher himself and is assisted by supporting instruments such as stationery and cameras. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The steps of analyzing data are collecting data, identifying data, classifying data and inferring data. The results showed that the development of student interest through extracurricular dance is carried out through the planning, implementation and evaluation stages. Planning is carried out through cooperation between school principals, student representatives and coaching teachers so that the implementation of extracurricular activities as self-development can be carried out conducively. The implementation of extracurricular dance activities is carried out outside school hours. Evaluations are carried out by the principal, student representatives, coaches / trainers who are carried out every event, baralek gadang and school farewell. In its implementation, extracurricular dance has been running well and smoothly. Extracurricular dance can develop students' interest in dance in interlectual, spicomotor and spicological aspects. Supporting factors in the implementation of extracurricular dance are the availability of facilities and infrastructure as support in this activity, the quality of trainers / coaches who have knowledge in the field of dance and are able to design this activity, high student interest so that students are the absence of basic student dance so that students are slow to understand the movements given.

This study investigates the influence of social media and citizen science initiatives on astronomical literacy and its application in maritime navigation among transportation cadets. Through qualitative research methods, including interviews and observational studies, the perceptions and practices of 40 cadets at a transportation institute in Jakarta were explored. The findings reveal that social media platforms play a significant role in enhancing navigational knowledge and skills among cadets, providing access to diverse educational resources and fostering engagement with astronomical content. Similarly, participation in citizen science projects positively impacts astronomical literacy, offering hands-on learning experiences that reinforce theoretical knowledge. Moreover, the research highlights the importance of promoting cultural competence in maritime education to prepare cadets for navigating in multicultural environments. By aligning educational curricula with international standards and embracing emerging technologies, educational institutions can better equip transportation cadets with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the globalised maritime industry.

Community service (PkM) carried out by FKIP students at HKBP Nommensen University in Medan with their supervisors is the use of the iPusnas application to improve Indonesian language skills. The iPusnas application is a digital library application with social media features offered by the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia (Bungin, 2017). The iPusnas application can be used by users as a means of information retrieval so that users do not need to bother getting information and collections in the library. The implementation of activities to improve students' language skills at SMK Negeri 1 Lubuk Pakam uses practical methods. The iPusnas application can be used by users as a means of information retrieval so that users do not need to bother getting information and collections in the library. The benefits of socializing the use of the iPusnas application can improve Indonesian language skills at SMK Negeri 1 Lubuk Pakam. Students can study more intensively and develop their abilities, especially in language skills, so it is recommended that training and guidance activities on using the iPusnas application can continue to be carried out regularly so that they are more effective.

Tulungagung Regency was chosen to implement the YESS program because the majority of its people rely on the agricultural sector as their main livelihood and raising livestock as a side business. Geographically, the location of the Tulungagung Regency area is also quite strategic with abundant natural resources, thus supporting it as a target for implementing the Program. This research was carried out for 1 month from March 10 2023 to April 15 2023. In this research primary data and secondary data were obtained. Primary data was obtained from interviews and observations of 7 breeders who received benefits from competitive grants from the YESS Program in 2022, goat breeders as key informants in Gondang District, Tulungagung Regency and Expert Informants who came from YESS Program implementers from the Tulungagung Agriculture Service and program facilitators. Secondary data was obtained from literature. From the research, the results showed that the YESS program was considered successful in improving livestock farmers' skills, facilitating market access, increasing access to financing and activating institutional policies and media for youth involvement in rural areas. The suggestion for this research is that it is necessary to carry out further analysis regarding the obstacles that occur in implementing the YESS program.

The puerperium is an important period, as the risk of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality increases during this period. Hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide and most occur before 24 hours postpartum. Therefore, the birth attendant must ensure that the uterus contracts properly so that bleeding does not occur. The postpartum period is influenced by many factors, one of which is socio-cultural. Indonesia is a country consisting of various tribes and cultures that have their health traditions. Not all existing traditions have a bad effect on health but some have a positive impact on health. Efforts to assist and therapy to shape the coping skills of postpartum women are complementary therapy. Complementary therapy is a therapy that is used as a companion in conventional therapeutic efforts that a person has done. This type of research is descriptive by applying a case study approach. The implementation of this research was carried out at the Pratama Medical Center Clinic on Mrs. F by providing complementary health education education for mothers in the postpartum period.

Learning English at the vocational school level requires the right approach to facilitate students in understanding various types of texts, including descriptive texts. One approach that has been widely used is the group learning method. This study aims to explore the application of group learning methods to descriptive text material in English language learning at SMK Bina Profesi Pekanbaru. The research method used was classroom action research (PTK) which was carried out in several stages. The subjects in this research were 27 class X Accounting students consisting of 22 female students and 5 male students. The data collection technique was carried out by direct observation during the teaching process of Class X Accounting which took place in several meetings. Through conducting observations with English teachers, the implementation of learning can be improved by utilizing discussion and observation methods with students. The results of the research show that the application of the group learning method makes a positive contribution to students' understanding of Descriptive Text material. This research suggests that group learning strategies are good for use in the learning process. This can be seen from the results of the observation sheet before and after the implementation of each stage, namely aspects of student activity, student skills, student enthusiasm and increased student interest. In this case, it also makes students more enthusiastic about carrying out learning activities and makes teachers more creative, conducive learning activities are also achieved by implementing Group Method Learning.

This research aims to analyze the critical thinking skills in mathematics of class X students. The research method used is survey research using tests of critical thinking skills in mathematics. Data was collected from class X students through a test specifically designed to measure their critical thinking skills in a mathematical context. Analysis was carried out to evaluate the level of students' critical thinking skills and the factors that influence them. The results showed that there was variation in students' critical thinking skills, with several factors such as educational background and level of motivation playing a role in influencing these skills.

Background: one of the activities that create a bonding between mother and child is bathing the baby. But most mothers are afraid when doing it, this is because the baby's physical condition is still weak. Therefore, it is important for postpartum mothers to know how to bathe the baby correctly and safely. However, based on preliminary studies conducted at PMB SR, it was found that most postpartum mothers still use shamans or in-laws to bathe their babies. Objective: to determine the skills overview postpartum mothers in PMB SR. The benefits of research for the population in the research area are to increase the knowledge and skills of postpartum mothers about how to bathe babies properly and safely, so as to prevent hypothermia, infection, and infant death, and increase bonding attachment between mother and baby. Research design: this study uses a descriptive design with a cross sectional approach. the population of all postpartum mothers in PMB SR who met the inclusion criteria amounted to 30 people in the period 08 May - 08 June 2023 the measuring instrument in this study was the baby bathing skills checklist. Results: from the results of descriptive analysis obtained, respondents with skilled categories of 7 people (23%), and unskilled obtained 23 people (77%). Discussion: based on the results obtained, most postpartum mothers are not skilled in bathing their babies. It is expected that this study can be used as data to improve the skills of mothers by changing the method in the class of pregnant women from lectures to a combination of lectures and demonstrations.

This training on SWOT Evaluation for Cooperative Development is intended to increase the enthusiasm, knowledge, skills and capabilities of the Management, Head of Business Units and Chair of the Simprug Garden Cooperative in managing and developing cooperative businesses. The approach to implementing this activity includes material presentations, question and answer sessions, and group discussions (FGD) regarding business development strategies by applying SWOT analysis. Training material includes SWOT analysis, cooperative management, cooperative business management, cooperative management values, and business development strategies. A total of 20 training participants, consisting of the Management, Head of the Simprug Garden Cooperative Business Unit, and cadre members, participated in this activity. Evaluation is carried out through pre-test and post-test material as well as assessment of the results of Group Discussions related to "formulating cooperative business development strategies using SWOT analysis." The results of the training showed that 83 percent of participants reported a significant increase in their knowledge, while 17 percent felt a sufficient increase in knowledge, enthusiasm, skills and capabilities related to management and cooperative business development strategies. Participants responded positively to the material, especially on business development strategies through SWOT Analysis. The results of the group discussion show that the business development strategy involves: SO strategy (market renewal, business expansion); WO strategy (development and cadre formation, applying for KUR); ST strategy (participating in training, taking advantage of post-pandemic opportunities, seeking additional funding sources); and WT Strategy (promotional intensification). Participants showed enthusiasm in increasing their understanding of setting strategic priorities through group business development and proposed holding further training related to SWOT Analysis and other materials related to cooperative activities