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The Holy Communion is one of the sacraments performed in the Toraja Church as a direct command from God for all who believe in Jesus Christ. Therefore, everyone, both adults and children, is required to participate as part of the Kingdom of God's family. This study aims to analyze parents' understanding of the practice of Holy Communion involving children in the Gasing Congregation of the Toraja Church. The research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method to explain parents' understanding of the meaning and practice of Holy Communion involving children. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, field observation, and relevant literature review related to the research topic. The findings indicate that many parents still lack a proper understanding of the theological significance of Holy Communion, particularly when it involves children. Most parents simply follow the synod's decision without deeply understanding its theological foundation. Moreover, the church does not provide direct pastoral guidance to parents but merely reads out the meaning of Holy Communion during Sunday worship services, resulting in very limited comprehension among the congregation. Therefore, more intensive socialization and guidance from the church council to all congregation members, especially parents, is highly needed. This research is expected to contribute to the development of knowledge at IAKN Toraja and provide insights for readers, particularly congregants of the Toraja Church in general.

Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) is a new policy that aims to improve student’s soft skills and hard skills before entering the workforce. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions od Universitas Andalas students participating in MBKM on the development of soft skills. This research was conducted using qualitative research methods with grounded theory design. The sampling technique used purposive sampling and obtained 18 informants from 14 faculties at Universitas Andalas. Data were obtained through focus group discussions with informants who had signed an informed consent sheet. The results showed that the perceptions of students who participated in MBKM activities could develop student’s soft skills. Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka program has a positive impact on improving the ability of solve problems, critical thinking, communication, team work, creativity, time management, and leadership. Obstacles that students get when participating in MBKM activities and can hinder the development of soft skills include information discrepancies, difficulty converting credits, lack of socialization to students, unsynchronized technical guidelines, and limited use of language.

This research was conducted with the aim of helping MSME actors, particularly salted egg MSMEs in Penanae Village, to understand the importance of applying business ethics principles in their operations to create a good business system. This is also important to establish a healthy relationship between MSME actors and consumers. The method offered to partners/UMKM is in the form of education/socialization using LEAFLETS conducted door to door. The material provided in the leaflet includes discussions on (1) The Role of Ethics in Business for UMKM actors, (2) Benefits of Business for UMKM actors, (3) Application of ethical principles in business activities such as finance, marketing, production, and HR. The results of the education show a change in participants' responses, with a better understanding of attitudes and knowledge regarding business ethics.

Waste management has become a critical environmental issue at both global and national levels due to increasing population and changing consumption patterns. In Indonesia, waste generation exceeds 60 million tons annually, with a significant portion consisting of plastic waste that requires hundreds of years to decompose. One of the main challenges in addressing this issue is the low level of public awareness and understanding regarding waste types and their decomposition time. This community service program conducted by students of Universitas Negeri Padang aims to improve environmental awareness through environmental education and community empowerment using an innovative visual medium in the form of waste decomposition time educational boards. The activity was implemented in Pasar Hilir Hamlet, Lumindai Village, using a participatory approach involving observation, socialization, board design, production, and installation. The results indicate that the program successfully enhanced community knowledge regarding the differences between organic and inorganic waste and their environmental impacts. The educational boards, placed in strategic locations near waste disposal areas, function as effective visual tools that continuously deliver information and reinforce environmentally responsible behavior. In addition, this program contributes to improving environmental cleanliness, strengthening community participation, and increasing environmental literacy. Therefore, the innovation of waste decomposition time educational boards serves not only as an informative medium but also as a sustainable educational tool to promote long-term behavioral change toward environmental awareness.

The presence of BUMDes is an important factor in improving the economy and community independence, such as through the village savings and loan program. However, the lack of socialization and inaccurate targeting of program recipients are problems that have implications for BUMDes capital turnover. This study aims to explain the optimization of the savings and loan program in BUMDes in realizing the economic independence of the community of Kalimanah Kulon Village, Kalimanah District, Purbalingga Regency. This study uses a qualitative case-study approach. Data were obtained through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The results show that the BUMDes savings and loan program is able to increase village income and community welfare, although it is still not optimal. In its implementation, there are several obstacles that have the potential to hinder the implementation of this program, including the issue of inadequate human resources, minimal business planning and innovation, and low community participation in loan repayment and BUMDes business management. Therefore, adequate planning by the village government to increase the capacity of managers and community participation, as well as strengthening institutions and collaboration with relevant stakeholders in BUMDes business management are important prerequisites for optimal program achievement. In addition, intensive and ongoing outreach to all levels of society regarding BUMDes programs is needed to ensure BUMDes can more optimally fulfill their role in improving village welfare and independence.

The 2025 Real Work Lectures use the Berdampak model (Real Work Lectures based on Community Impactful). The theme of our group's Community Service Program is the problem of household waste management in Bakalan Village, Gondang District, Mojokerto Regency, which requires proper handling. Open burning of waste causes air pollution and other adverse effects. In an effort to overcome this problem, KKN students have initiated the use of used barrels as a place to burn waste with minimal smoke. This program includes observation and socialization related to innovative technology in waste management. Through this activity, the community is introduced to the use of trash cans that reduce smoke pollution and produce briquettes as an alternative fuel from combustion residues. The program results show an increase in community awareness of waste management and the potential for reducing negative environmental impacts. This innovation opens up opportunities for the community to become a model of independent and sustainable waste management, which can be applied in other villages.

The farmer empowerment program in Dilem Village, Gondang District, was implemented through training on the production of solid compost based on livestock manure as an effort to enhance the independence and agricultural productivity of the local farming community. This training was designed to utilize local resources through a village potential–based approach that emphasizes the optimization of livestock waste and organic materials available in the surrounding environment. The implementation methods included socialization activities, material delivery, hands-on practice in compost production, and post-training assistance to ensure the sustainability of technology application at the farmer level. The results of the program indicated an increase in farmers’ knowledge and skills in the compost-making process, enabling them to produce organic fertilizer independently and reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers. This program also had a positive impact on soil quality, production cost efficiency, environmental cleanliness, and supported environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural practices. Thus, this training activity contributes to strengthening the local economy, improving farmers’ welfare, and developing a sustainable agricultural system based on local resources in Dilem Village in a continuous and practical manner.

The internship program of Universitas Mayjen Sungkono in Begaganlimo Village introduced a training initiative focused on the Development of an Adaptive Learning Platform Based on D-PACK as an effort to enhance the quality of digital learning in Begaganlimo elementary schools. This training was designed to assist teachers in strengthening their ability to design and utilize interactive learning media supported by artificial intelligence (AI). Through this socialization activity, teachers were not only introduced to the use of adaptive technology but also guided to apply it in teaching practices so that the learning process becomes more effective, easier to understand, and more engaging for students. In addition, the socialization activities provided a deeper understanding of how technology can be used and integrated into teaching. Teachers not only learned to operate AI-based applications or devices, but they also gained insight into the pedagogical principles within the DPACK framework, which ensures that technology is applied appropriately. As a result, learning is expected to become easier to understand, more engaging, and capable of increasing students’ participation and motivation in the classroom.

In response to the rapid development of technology in the economic sector, every Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) is required to accelerate its competitive capacity. The Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN) plays a role as a form of community engagement aimed at empowering local potential, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Several challenges faced by the cassava chips MSME at the KKN location include low business capacity and competitiveness due to limited branding and minimal utilization of digital marketing technology.The objective of this community service activity is to accelerate the capacity and competitiveness of the cassava chips MSME through digital branding assistance and the utilization of digital marketplaces. The implementation employed observation, socialization, and direct assistance methods to MSME actors, which included the creation and updating of brand identity (logo), registering the business location on Google Maps, and mentoring in the establishment of digital stores on e-commerce platforms. The results of this activity indicate an increase in MSME actors’ understanding of the importance of branding and digital marketing, as well as an expansion of product marketing reach through online channels. This KKN activity has a positive impact on enhancing business capacity and serves as an initial step toward strengthening the sustainable competitiveness of MSMEs.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are one of the key pillars of the rural economy, including in Karangkuten Village. Although they exist in significant numbers and possess considerable economic potential, most rural MSMEs still face various limitations in the marketing aspect, particularly in utilizing rapidly developing digital media. This Community Service Program (KKN) of the Faculty of Economics aims to support the digitalization process of MSMEs through the creation of engaging promotional videos integrated with the official website of Karangkuten Village. The implementation method of this program includes stages of socialization for MSME actors, video recording in six hamlets, a systematic editing process, as well as uploading and handing over the results to the village government. The results of the activity indicate that this program successfully produced MSME promotional video content that is not only engaging and informative but also suitable for publication on the village website as a digital promotional medium. In addition to increasing the visibility and branding of MSMEs, this program also contributes to strengthening the image of Karangkuten Village as a culinary village and a center for innovative creative MSMEs. This program is expected to provide long-term impacts in improving the competitiveness of MSMEs and encouraging sustainable and inclusive rural economic growth.

The Impactfull Community Service Program (KKN) of Universitas Mayjen Sungkono in Pohjejer Village was conducted to optimize the utilization of butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) as a local resource that has not been fully utilized. The main problem faced by the community, particularly housewives, is the limited knowledge and skills related to the benefits, processing techniques, and business opportunities of butterfly pea flowers. This program aimed to enhance community knowledge and skills in processing butterfly pea flowers into herbal beverage products with economic value and the potential to be developed as home-based enterprises. The implementation methods included a community organizing approach, participatory socialization, interactive discussions, and direct demonstrations of herbal beverage production using butterfly pea flowers. The results indicated an improvement in participants’ understanding of the health benefits of butterfly pea flowers, appropriate processing methods, and their potential development as MSME products. In addition, the program increased participants’ interest and motivation to independently produce herbal beverages as an additional source of household income. Overall, this KKN program had a positive impact on encouraging the utilization of local resources to improve household economic conditions and empower rural communities.

This community service was carried out at the Abar traditional pottery craftsman studio "Titian Hidup" with the aim of strengthening business competitiveness through the development of branding strategies based on local wisdom. Pottery crafts in Papua, especially in Kampung Abar, not only represent technical skills, but also contain philosophical values that reflect the history and cultural life of the indigenous peoples. However, until now pottery products do not have a brand identity that is able to express the richness of meaning and character that they have. The method of service includes deepening the philosophical character of the product, the application of technology, and socialization to craftsmen. This approach is designed to build awareness and knowledge about the importance of branding as an instrument to strengthen business identity. The results of the service show that artisans are beginning to understand the concept of professional branding, including product differentiation, cultural narratives, and the use of digital technology to expand market access. In addition, this activity encourages the adaptation of artisans to modern market developments without losing the cultural roots that characterize the product. Thus, this service contributes to the preservation of local culture while increasing the sustainability of the traditional Papuan pottery craft business through a structured and contextual branding strategy.

Occupational accidents are unexpected events. Incident of occupational accident often happened to health officer especially nurse. Therefore, it is necessary efforts to foster the implementation of occupational safety and health (OHS) in order to avoid occupational accident. The aim of this research is to analyze the effect of implementation occupational health and safety (OHS) (knowledge, attitude, training, promotion and supervision) of the incidence of occupational accidents for nurses at Hospital X in 2025.The research is quantitative analytic survey research using Cross-sectional Analitics. The Population is all nurses from Outpatient room and  Inpatient room at Hospital X. Its amounted to 164 people, using technique of total population. Data analysis with univariate analysis, bivariate analysis with chi square test, multivariate analysis with multiple logistic regression test. The results of the reaserch showed that effect occupational accidents are attitude p value 0,001, training p value 0,001, promotion p value 0,001 and the confounding is a knowledge variable to training variable. The conlusion of the research is to make the implementation of occupational health and safety become the most important for nurse. Recommended to the Hospital X along with occupational health and safety committee to improve the knowledge of nurses on occupational health and safety through socialization, training, and internal meeting of the periodic.  

The Community Service Program (PKM) collaboration organized by LLDikti Wilayah III represents a synergistic initiative among higher education institutions to support village digitalization based on the Smart Village Smart Governance concept. The program involved Universitas Nasional as the lead university, in collaboration with Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA and Institut Transportasi dan Logistik Trisakti as partner institutions, and was implemented in Kademangan Village, Mande District, Cianjur Regency. The activity focused on developing and socializing the Kademangan.net village service website as a digital platform to enhance transparency and efficiency in public services, including access to village information, public complaints, and MSME promotion. The program began with a socialization session at the Village Hall involving village officials and residents, followed by field surveys at the local Posyandu and residents’ homes to identify community needs and preferences regarding digital services. The results indicate that village service digitalization improves accessibility and time efficiency for residents, although assistance is still needed for those less familiar with technology. Overall, this collaborative PKM initiative contributes to strengthening digital-based village governance and serves as a sustainable model of inter-university collaboration in empowering rural communities through information technology.

This community service activity aims to improve students' understanding of entrepreneurship through the Socialization of Basic Entrepreneurship for Individual Businesses at SMKN 1 Banyudono, Boyolali Regency. Entrepreneurship education plays a crucial role in preparing vocational school students to enter the workforce and become independent entrepreneurs. However, students' understanding remains limited, both conceptually and practically, particularly regarding individual businesses. This activity was designed using a community organizing approach by actively involving students in all stages of the activity. The implementation method included entrepreneurship socialization, interactive discussions, case studies, simple business simulations, and short interviews. A mixed-method approach was used, namely qualitative through observation and discussion, and quantitative through pre-test and post-test evaluation. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in student understanding, marked by an increase in the average score from the pre-test to the post-test. In addition, there was a positive change in attitude in the form of increased participation, self-confidence, and student awareness of the potential of individual businesses as a realistic business option.

The rapid development of digital technology has significantly transformed social interaction and learning processes in rural communities. Uncontrolled smartphone usage has led to low digital literacy and heightened risks of social media misuse among children and adolescents. This community service program, through the Community Service Program (KKN), aimed to improve digital literacy and establish a Learning Center (Pondok Belajar) as an educational space within the village. The methods included observation, socialization, digital literacy training, and academic mentoring for children. The results demonstrated an increase in community awareness regarding the responsible use of smartphones and enhanced learning motivation among children through the Learning Center activities. This program illustrates that the synergy between digital education and learning support can be a concrete step toward building a smart and competitive village in the digital era. The initiative highlights the importance of combining technology education with community-based programs to foster a more informed and empowered population in rural areas.

Risky sexual behavior among adolescents is an increasingly concerning public health issue, particularly due to the lack of comprehensive sexual education in school and family environments. This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge, awareness, and preventive attitudes of students at SMA Negeri 2 Tomohon regarding the dangers of free sex and the importance of maintaining reproductive health. The method used was educational socialization through interactive lectures, demonstrations, and open discussions involving 60 students as participants. Evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test instruments to measure improvements in participants' knowledge. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge, with the average pre-test score of 52.3 increasing to 80.7 in the post-test (a 54.3% improvement). A total of 91.7% of participants reached the good knowledge category after the activity, compared to only 18.3% before the activity. Participants also demonstrated more positive and critical attitudes toward the risks of free association. This activity affirms that interactive education-based socialization on reproductive health is effective in improving adolescent understanding. It is recommended that schools integrate reproductive health content regularly in counseling guidance programs to strengthen the sustainability of this activity's impact.

Along with the rapid growth of digital media, various forms of digital transactions have also developed.1 This development has driven changes in the payment system in Indonesia, one of which is through the implementation of QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard). Despite its increasingly widespread use, there are still few studies that systematically examine user perceptions and the effectiveness of QRIS in improving transaction efficiency and strengthening the digital financial system. The purpose of this study is to identify and comprehensively analyze the results of previous studies related to QRIS use through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. Data were collected from Google Scholar and Garuda using the keywords "QRIS use", "QRIS payment system", and "QRIS transaction tool". The results show that QRIS can improve the efficiency and convenience of digital transactions, both for consumers and businesses, and facilitate the integration of financial services in a single platform. This study also aims to analyze the use of QRIS in public services. Using a descriptive qualitative research method, research data was taken from the results of searches of reliable sources including official websites, academic literature, theses, and national scientific journals relevant to the research topic. Thus, this may indicate that the success of QRIS is influenced by effective socialization, public awareness of transaction security, and equitable access to technology. The implications of this research provide a useful literature map for policy development and further studies in the field of digital finance.

This study aims to analyze the persuasive communication carried out by Bank Sampah Mutiara Timor in educating waste management among the people of Kupang City and to identify the obstacles faced in the communication process.This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method and is based on a constructivist paradigm. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The informants consist of the managers of Bank Sampah Mutiara Timor and community members who participate as waste bank customers. Data analysis is conducted using the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The theoretical framework applied in this study is Joseph A. DeVito’s persuasive communication theory.The results show that the persuasive communication of Bank Sampah Mutiara Timor is implemented through several strategies, including direct socialization, waste management education, storytelling approaches, and hands-on practices in waste sorting and management. The communication process is carried out in three stages: preparation, implementation,and evaluation. This persuasive communication has been able to increase public awareness and understanding of the importance of proper waste management, although community participation has not yet been fully optimal. The obstacles encountered include cognitive or perceptual barriers, technical limitations, and a lack of public awareness and consistency in sorting waste.This study concludes that persuasive communication plays an important role in community-based waste management education. Therefore, Bank Sampah Mutiara Timor is encouraged to continuously develop innovative and sustainable communication strategies to further enhance community participation in waste management efforts in Kupang City.

Stunting remains a major nutritional problem in Indonesia, impacting the quality of children's growth and development, both in the short and long term. This impact not only affects physical growth but also affects children's endurance and future productivity. Although the national prevalence of stunting shows a downward trend, cases of stunting are still found in various regions, including Banyusari Village, Tegalrejo District. The stunting problem in this region is closely related to parents' low understanding of fulfilling balanced nutrition, especially protein intake, which plays a crucial role in the growth and development of toddlers. This community service activity aims to increase parents' knowledge and awareness in stunting prevention efforts through applicable nutrition education. The activity was carried out by students of the Community Service Program (KKN) of Tidar University. The method used was a socialization method of presenting material on stunting prevention combined with fun cooking practices as a learning medium for serving balanced nutritious meals. In addition, this activity was also accompanied by the provision of Supplementary Food (PMT). The results of the activity showed that participants participated enthusiastically and were able to understand the material presented. The educational approach of fun cooking has been deemed effective in increasing parents' understanding of balanced nutrition and encouraging a shift in mindset from the "just to get full" paradigm to ensuring quality nutrition. This activity is expected to become a practical and sustainable alternative for nutrition education in supporting community-based stunting prevention efforts.