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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasingly prevalent globally, including in remote areas such as Bajo Indah Village in the Soropia District of Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. This community service project aims to monitor blood sugar levels to prevent the onset of diabetes mellitus and facilitate early detection in the region. Obtaining licenses, collaborating with local officials, and preparing medical supplies constituted the employed techniques. The implementation stage involved outreach, interactive counseling, and blood sugar testing with a portable glucometer. Seventy-five individuals participated in the event on July 7, 2025. The findings indicated that 55 individuals (73.3%) exhibited normal blood sugar levels (≤ 140 mg/dL), while 20 individuals (26.7%) presented elevated levels (140–199 mg/dL). The findings indicate that individuals with elevated or diminished blood sugar levels require increased attention. Continuous education and referrals to healthcare facilities for additional treatment can mitigate complications associated with diabetes mellitus.

The leadership style of a village head certainly influences the running of the government in a village. Therefore, analyzing the village head's leadership style is essential to determine the direction of village development for the community's welfare. This research, conducted in Hegarmanah Village, Jatinangor District, Sumedang Regency, West Java Province, used a qualitative approach with interviews, observations, and literature studies as data collection techniques. Results show that the Hegarmanah Village Head employs a participatory democratic leadership style, as seen in two-way communication and community involvement in decision-making. Since this study focuses solely on the Hegarmanah Village Head's leadership, future research can further explore different leadership styles through comparative studies with other village heads.

Illegal mining activities in Sebulu District have become a serious issue as they not only violate the law but also cause significant damage to public infrastructure such as village roads, bridges, and drainage systems, which are deteriorating due to heavy trucks transporting mining materials. Although Article 158 of Law Number 3 of 2020 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining stipulates strict sanctions, law enforcement remains weak. The main contributing factors are local community involvement, inadequate supervision by authorities, and social legitimacy that perceives mining as a normal activity. This study aims to analyze criminal liability for illegal mining offenders and to identify its social and environmental impacts in Sebulu District. The research applies a socio-legal approach that combines normative and empirical methods. The normative approach examines applicable legal provisions, while the empirical approach includes field observations, interviews with local officials and residents, and documentation of relevant regulations and events. The findings indicate that the most severe impacts are the deterioration of village roads and bridges and environmental degradation, such as changes in water color in nearby drainage channels. These conditions cause public concern and disrupt daily life. Weak law enforcement allows illegal mining to persist. Therefore, synergy among law enforcers, local government, and communities is needed to strengthen regulation enforcement and develop sustainable economic alternatives.

Bontang Kuala, a coastal village in Bontang City, possesses abundant marine resources, particularly bawis fish (Siganus canaliculatus). However, this potential has not been fully optimized to strengthen the local economy. This study aims to examine strategies for strengthening the local economy through the management of bawis fish products using the 4P marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion). This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection methods including observation, in-depth interviews with business owners and visitors, and field documentation. The findings indicate that business actors in Bontang Kuala have developed various processed bawis fish products, such as gammi bawis and dried bawis fish, marketed with pricing strategies adjusted to purchasing power. Most businesses are strategically located along the culinary tourism route, although accessibility challenges persist. Promotion strategies remain simple and limited to social media and local community support. Key supporting factors include raw material availability, high market demand, and community institutional support, while constraints include infrastructure limitations, suboptimal promotion, and raw material fluctuations. Overall, the management of bawis fish products has positively impacted community income and strengthened local economic identity. Recommendations include strengthening business infrastructure, enhancing digital promotion capacity, developing community-based business institutions, and expanding strategic partnerships among local actors.

This study aims to analyze the role of the Langga Sai Village Government in empowering the local product Rombeng Razong as an effort to enhance the village economy and preserve local cultural identity. Rombeng Razong is a traditional woven craft with high economic and cultural value, yet it has not been fully optimized. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving the village government, community leaders, local artisans and youth representatives. The findings reveal that the role of the Langga Sai Village Government as a regulator has been realized through the issuance of Village Regulation No. 4 of 2020 on Local Product Protection. However, its roles as a motivator, facilitator, and catalyst have not been effectively implemented due to limited training, technical assistance, and market access. Low community participation and weak institutional structures also hinder the development of Rombeng Razong as an economic commodity. The study concludes that the success of local product empowerment depends not only on formal regulation but also on the effectiveness of village governance, community participation, and cross-sector collaboration. The village government must therefore strengthen its political role as a driver of inclusive development based on local potential.

The Independent Community Service Program (KKN) of the Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara at MDTA Yayasan Pendidikan Islam Al-Muttaqin, in Tanjung Rejo Village, Medan Sunggal District, was held from September 1–13, 2025, as a form of student dedication to strengthening religious education in the community. This program focuses on the development of Quranic reading and fiqh of congregational prayer, aiming to foster students' love for worship and deepen their understanding of Islamic teachings. The methods used include a participatory approach through Quran learning activities, practicing wudu, congregational prayer, and teaching the exemplary stories of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad Saw. In addition to religious guidance, social activities such as group exercise, mutual cooperation, and the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday were also conducted to build harmonious relationships between students and the local community. The results of the activities show an improvement in students' religious abilities in Quranic reading and congregational prayer, as well as a deeper spiritual awareness. This KKN program is a concrete example of the synergy between education, da'wah, and community service in building students' character and faith in the MDTA Yayasan Pendidikan Islam Al-Muttaqin environment.

This study examines the Green Village Movement as a form of community empowerment in environmental conservation at Jl. Sosro Gg. Amban, Bandar Selamat Subdistrict. The increasing environmental degradation has encouraged local community-based initiatives to sustain environmental preservation. The Green Village Movement integrates active participation of residents in activities such as greening, waste management, and natural resource conservation through a bottom-up approach. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with data collected through interviews, participatory observation, and document studies. The results indicate that the movement effectively empowers the community to actively maintain cleanliness and environmental beauty, while enhancing social solidarity. Despite challenges such as limited funding and awareness, the Green Village Movement positively impacts environmental quality and social life. This study concludes that the community empowerment model based on the Green Village Movement can be replicated as an effective sustainable rural development strategy.

Limited digital literacy remains a challenge for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in utilizing social media as a marketing tool. MSMEs TSB LURE in Bangka Kota Village, South Bangka Regency, face problems in expanding their market reach because their marketing strategies are still conventional. This community service activity aims to improve the digital marketing capacity of MSMEs through the use of the TikTok platform. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR), which actively involves partners in every stage of the activity, from problem identification, digital literacy training, content production assistance, to the implementation of TikTok Shop with the yellow basket feature. The results of the activity showed significant improvements, namely an increase in followers from 15 to 245, an increase in promotional content from 0 to 12, audience interaction reaching more than 350, and 65 clicks on the yellow basket. These achievements not only increased product visibility but also fostered social change in the form of the emergence of creative youth groups, local leaders from SME actors, and new awareness about the use of digital technology in supporting the local creative economy.

This community service program was conducted in Manarap Baru Village, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, focusing on the utilization of rice husks as a planting medium to promote creative economic development. The background of this initiative stems from the local soil conditions, which are predominantly fill soil and swamp, making it less suitable for plant cultivation. Additionally, the community—especially housewives—faces limited knowledge and resources in processing agricultural waste into economically valuable products. The implementation methods included preliminary surveys, socialization, educational outreach, hands-on practice, and evaluation. The materials delivered covered the benefits of rice husks as planting media and compost, techniques for converting husks into charcoal, and business opportunities derived from processed husk products.The results of the program showed a significant improvement in participants' understanding of independent planting media and compost production, reduced reliance on commercial products, and the emergence of new business opportunities that support sustainable agriculture.

The Community Service Program (KKN) from the University of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra in 2025 took place in Dolok Kahean Village, Tapian Dolok District, Simalungun Regency, with the theme "Entrepreneurship as a Solution for Community Economic Empowerment. " The main objective of this activity was to improve the competence of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by implementing digital marketing strategies and strengthening local product brands, especially rengginang businesses. The methods applied included observation, interviews, socialization, and participatory training. The core program included logo and product identity creation, photography training and promotional content editing, social media account creation, and education on Go Digital Safe for the community. The results of this activity showed an increase in the skills of MSMEs in using digital media for promotion, expanding market share, and increasing product competitiveness. In addition, students gained practical insights in the application of entrepreneurship, communication, and social project management. The main challenges faced, namely the lack of internet access and low digital literacy in the community, can be overcome through a direct approach and intensive mentoring. Overall, the KKN program has been successful in strengthening collaboration between higher education institutions and the community and has become an example of digital-based economic empowerment at the village level.

Independent Community Service Program (KKN) is a form of student community service that aims to apply knowledge practically in the field. This activity was carried out by students of the University of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra with the theme "Building Student Financial Awareness Through Education and Socialization in Schools. " This program aims to improve financial understanding among students from Elementary and High Schools in Perkebunan Gunung Melayu Village, Rahuning District, Asahan Regency. The methods applied include interactive socialization, educational games, and quizzes to stimulate students' interest and understanding of the importance of saving and managing finances from an early age. The results of this activity show that students begin to recognize the basic concepts of financial management, including how to distinguish between needs and desires, the significance of saving, and the application of Islamic financial principles in daily routines. In addition, this activity also serves to increase public understanding of the importance of financial education for children. The main element that facilitates the implementation of activities is support from educational institutions, village governments, and local communities, while the main challenge faced is the lack of attention of elementary school students caused by their habits that still prefer to play. Overall, this KKN program has a positive impact on increasing students' financial awareness and has the potential to be a simple financial education model at the elementary and secondary school levels

The Community Service Program (KKN) from the University of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra in 2025 took place in Dolok Kahean Village, Tapian Dolok District, Simalungun Regency, with the theme "Entrepreneurship as a Solution for Community Economic Empowerment. " The main objective of this activity was to improve the competence of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by implementing digital marketing strategies and strengthening local product brands, especially rengginang businesses. The methods applied included observation, interviews, socialization, and participatory training. The core program included logo and product identity creation, photography training and promotional content editing, social media account creation, and education on Go Digital Safe for the community. The results of this activity showed an increase in the skills of MSMEs in using digital media for promotion, expanding market share, and increasing product competitiveness. In addition, students gained practical insights in the application of entrepreneurship, communication, and social project management. The main challenges faced, namely the lack of internet access and low digital literacy in the community, can be overcome through a direct approach and intensive mentoring. Overall, the KKN program has been successful in strengthening collaboration between higher education institutions and the community and has become an example of digital-based economic empowerment at the village level.

Community Service (KKN) is one method to implement the Tri Dharma of Higher Education through community service activities. The Independent KKN Project from the University of Muhammadiyah North Sumatra in 2025 was implemented in Dolok Kahean Village, Tapian Dolok District, Simalungun Regency, with the theme "Innovation and Creativity as Keys to Entrepreneurial Success in the Digital Economy Era. " The purpose of this study is to improve the ability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) actors in maximizing product marketing using digital marketing, with an emphasis on the use of photo and video content for business branding. The implementation methods of this activity include observation, interviews, socialization, and training in photography practices, editing, and digital content strategies. The results of this activity show an increase in knowledge and skills of MSME actors in creating promotional content, building brand identities (such as logos and product packaging), and utilizing social media as a marketing tool. In addition, social activities such as mutual cooperation, economic education in schools, and the creation of educational signs about waste also contribute to increasing social awareness in the community. The success of this activity was facilitated by community cooperation and support from village officials, while the main challenges were geographical conditions and limited transportation. Overall, this KKN activity had a positive impact on the development of local MSMEs, increased digital literacy, and strengthened the relationship between students and the village community, demonstrating the role of higher education institutions in community empowerment.

This community service activity aims to foster the religious character of the community in Timbang Langkat Village through an Islamic literacy program. This program is implemented as a form of contribution from the Real Work Lecture (KKN) students in strengthening religious values in the community by increasing interest in reading, understanding, and practicing Islamic teachings contextually. The activity method is carried out with an approach implemented through counseling, religious studies, group discussions, and relevant, good and correct worship guidance according to the sunnah. The results of the implementation of the activity show a sense of enthusiasm from the community in participating in the literacy activities carried out, as well as the emergence of positive changes in the religious nature and behavior of children and the surrounding community, such as increased awareness of worship, social concern, and enthusiasm for learning worship such as prayer and tilawah. In addition, this activity also fosters a sense of togetherness between students and the community in building an environment with an Islamic character. The continued impact of this activity is seen from the formation of small study groups that independently continue Islamic literacy activities after the program ends. Thus, this Islamic literacy-based community service has proven effective as a means of developing sustainable religious character in the community, while strengthening the synergy between the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra and the Timbang Langkat Village community in developing local potential based on Islamic values.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of mangrove rehabilitation policies after Cyclone Seroja in West Oesapa Village, Kupang City, using Merilee S. Grindle's policy implementation theory and the principles of good governance. Mangrove rehabilitation is a crucial step in the recovery of coastal ecosystems affected by disasters, but in practice it often faces various obstacles, both in terms of institutions, coordination between actors, and community participation. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through in-depth interviews with nine informants consisting of representatives of government agencies (DLHK, BKSDA), field supervisors, NGO administrators, RT heads, and local communities. Data analysis was carried out by referring to two main variables of Grindle's theory, namely policy content and implementation context, which were then combined with governance principles such as coordination, participation, transparency, effectiveness, and accountability. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the mangrove rehabilitation policy in West Oesapa does not fully reflect the principles of good governance. Coordination between actors is not optimal, community participation is still passive, and post-implementation monitoring mechanisms have not been implemented. The dominance of technical implementers and minimal community involvement in planning are major obstacles to achieving program sustainability. Therefore, strengthening collaborative governance and community empowerment is needed to ensure effective and sustainable mangrove rehabilitation.

Maternal mental health is an important aspect during pregnancy and postpartum, which has a significant impact on both mother and baby. There are various psychological problem that may occur during pregnancy and the postpartum stage due to the physical and psychological changes that occur. In addition, a woman also adapt as her new role as s new parent. The purpose of this community service is an effort to increase the knowledge of pregnant and postpartum woman to minimize the occurrence of mental health disorders. This community activity method with socialization on mental health education for pregnant women and postpartum was held on May 15, 2023, at the Melati Posyandu Gunungjati Village, this program is aimed at pregnant women in first and third trimesters, the number of participants who attended was 16 people. Assessment of mother’s knowledge about mental health with pre-test and post-test. The result of socialization were analyzed by approaching descriptively, proving that with the educational provisions that have been provided, new knowledge can be added.

Stunting is one of the chronic nutritional problems that remains a serious challenge in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas. This condition not only affects children's physical growth but also their cognitive development and long-term productivity. The low level of public awareness regarding balanced nutrition and proper parenting practices is a major factor contributing to the high prevalence of stunting. Therefore, community empowerment through village forums as a platform for advocacy, education, and cross-sector collaboration is essential. This activity aims to enhance the capacity of village communities to understand, prevent, and address stunting through participatory approaches. The methods applied include training for posyandu cadres, group discussions, and the establishment of village stunting forums involving community leaders, health workers, and local government officials. The results indicate a significant improvement in public knowledge and awareness regarding stunting prevention. The village forum also serves as a coordination center for policy advocacy and the implementation of nutrition programs at the local level. Thus, community empowerment through village forums has proven to be an effective strategy to strengthen community participation and enhance synergy between government, health institutions, and local residents in reducing stunting prevalence at the village level.

Maternal mental health is an important aspect during pregnancy and postpartum, which has a significant impact on both mother and baby. There are various psychological problem that may occur during pregnancy and the postpartum stage due to the physical and psychological changes that occur. In addition, a woman also adapt as her new role as s new parent. The purpose of this community service is an effort to increase the knowledge of pregnant and postpartum woman to minimize the occurrence of mental health disorders. This community activity method with socialization on mental health education for pregnant women and postpartum was held on May 15, 2023, at the Melati Posyandu Gunungjati Village, this program is aimed at pregnant women in first and third trimesters, the number of participants who attended was 16 people. Assessment of mother’s knowledge about mental health with pre-test and post-test. The result of socialization were analyzed by approaching descriptively, proving that with the educational provisions that have been provided, new knowledge can be added.

The 2025 Nusa Nipa University Community Service Program (KKN) in Masebewa Village aims to raise public awareness of the protection of women and children through outreach, given the increasing number of cases of physical, sexual, and psychological violence that are often resolved within the family without reporting. The methods used included discussion sessions and the delivery of educational materials on legal basis (such as Law No. 23 of 2004), women's and children's rights, forms of violence, and solutions. The program was implemented over two weeks (July 14-26, 2025) in each neighborhood unit (RT), neighborhood unit (RW), parents, housewives, teenagers, youth, and children through a participatory approach.The results of the program demonstrated active community participation, increased understanding, increased courage for victims to speak out, and collective awareness for preventing and reporting violence, thus creating a safer and more caring environment in Masebewa Village.

One of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Sanggaran's CSR initiatives is the community-based turtle conservation program, or Turtle Conservation and Education Center Serangan (TCEC), which focuses on biodiversity and community empowerment. With the help of this program, turtles in Serangan Village that are in danger of going extinct will continue to exist. Serangan Village is a top priority when conducting CSR initiatives in the areas of biodiversity and social empowerment because it is part of the company's operational region. The program's main objective is to raise and care for turtles at TCEC, including feeding hatchlings and turtles, examining turtles' health, monitoring, turtle socialization and education, turtle inhealth training, saving turtles from South Bali's beaches and many more. The Poins of SDGs Goal 4 Quality Education, Goal 8 Decent work and Growth Economic, and Goal 15 Life on Land are achieved in part because to this program. 19 local workers were employed by this program, which earns $200 million annually. In order to carry out its duties and responsibilities, the Conservation Office and Turtle Education has an organizational structure filled by managers from traditional villages. The Turtle Conservation and Education Center was initially founded as a result of a village community movement that has a focus on turtle conservation in collaboration with WWF, BKSDA (Nature Conservation Agency; Indonesia), Udayana University Bali and is under the auspices of the traditional village of Serangan. The TCEC released almost 20,000 baby turtles as part of conservation efforts to ensure their survival. A number of G20 Summit attendees paid TCEC Serangan a visit, which demonstrated how the world acknowledged its struggle with turtle conservation. TCEC Serangan is the recipient of numerous national and international honors, including the Kalpataru (the award given to individuals or groups for their services in preserving the environment in Indonesia).