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Diarrhea remains a significant public health problem in Indonesia. Data show a high prevalence among vulnerable groups, including adolescents who have busy daily activities, frequently consume food outside the home, and have low personal hygiene practices. This activity aimed to improve students’ knowledge of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) as an effective strategy for preventing diarrhea. The education was delivered through interactive lectures supported by leaflet media, and its effectiveness was measured using pre-test and post-test assessments. The health promotion titled “Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) Among Adolescents: Simple Steps Against Diarrhea” at Subulussalam Integrated Islamic Junior High School showed an increase in participants’ knowledge from 79.6% to 88.2%.

This study aims to analyze religious moderation as an effort to prevent radicalism within Universitas Negeri Makassar. The background of this research is rooted in the growing vulnerability of students to radical ideologies spread through digital spaces and social interactions on campus. A qualitative approach was employed using data collection techniques such as interviews, observations, and document studies involving lecturers, students, and internal policy makers of the university. The findings indicate that religious moderation, based on the values of tolerance, inclusivity, and respect for diversity, serves as an effective preventive strategy against student radicalization. The implementation of religious moderation on campus is carried out through strengthening religious literacy, integrating moderation values into the curriculum, developing extracurricular activities grounded in diversity, and fostering interdisciplinary as well as interfaith collaboration. This study concludes that religious moderation functions not only as a normative discourse but also as a practical approach to building an academic culture that is peaceful, inclusive, and resistant to radical ideologies. The findings are expected to serve as a reference for higher education institutions in formulating more systematic and sustainable radicalism prevention policies.

This community service activity aims to improve the soft skills capacity of the Ibu-Ibu Mekar community in Semarang City to face the demands of the Society 5.0 era. The program was implemented through four stages: needs assessment, participatory planning, training, and mentoring. The methods used included interactive lectures, group discussions, role-play, and contextual practice. The results of the activity showed significant improvements in participants' communication, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. In addition, several participants began to demonstrate informal leadership roles and greater involvement in community activities. These findings indicate that the experience-based participatory mentoring approach is effective in strengthening women's empowerment and preparing communities for socio-technological change. The program also helped participants develop adaptability to change, increased self-confidence, and facilitated the formation of broader social networks in their communities. Empowering women through soft skills development is expected to create a more resilient community in facing the challenges posed by digital transformation in the Society 5.0 era. This program emphasizes the importance of sustainable soft skills development as a foundation for community resilience in the Society 5.0 era.

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning methods are strategies used by teachers to effectively convey Islamic teachings so that they are easily understood, internalized, and practiced by students. The application of appropriate methods can create a more engaging, active, and meaningful learning process, enabling students not only to acquire knowledge but also to develop Islamic attitudes and personalities. In the context of modern education, PAI learning needs to integrate a variety of approaches, ranging from lectures, discussions, demonstrations, to hands-on, experiential learning. Furthermore, learning environments such as museums, mosques, monuments, and open spaces can be utilized as resources and supporting learning media, even if these places are not specifically designed for teaching and learning activities. Utilizing these environments provides real-life experiences that help students understand Islamic values ​​contextually. Thus, PAI learning methods play a crucial role in realizing a holistic, comprehensive educational process oriented toward the formation of Islamic character.

This study explores the role of English in supporting the academic and professional development of management students, based on the lecturer’s reflections as both lecturer and researcher. As English becomes increasingly important in global education and employment, many students are required to read academic materials, complete assignments, and communicate using English. This study focuses on how English for Specific Purposes (ESP), especially Business English, helps students build discipline-related skills and prepare for real workplace communication. Using an autoethnographic approach, the researcher collected data from self-interviews, reflective teaching journals, and informal student feedback over one semester. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns in the lecturer’s experiences and observations. The findings show that English supports students’ academic growth by helping them understand textbooks, research articles, and business case studies. Students gained confidence in reading and presenting academic information after completing guided tasks. The results also indicate that ESP based on activities such as email writing, meeting simulations, and presentations strengthened students’ employability skills. These tasks helped students feel more prepared for internships and early career responsibilities. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of reflective teaching. By analyzing classroom challenges and student needs, the lecturer was able to improve teaching strategies, select more authentic materials, and provide better support for learners. This research shows that integrating ESP with employability goals can create meaningful learning experiences for management students. When English teaching is connected to real professional contexts, students develop both language proficiency and practical communication skills. The study also encourages lecturers to use reflection as a tool to enhance teaching quality and better support students’ academic and career preparation.

This study aims to explain the level of student interest and various aspects that influence their interest in reading poetry among students of the Department of Indonesian Language and Literature Education, Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) class of 2024. The research focuses on how students interpret poetry, factors that encourage and inhibit reading interest, and the role of the academic environment in shaping literary appreciation, especially poetry. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach through interviews and documentation to gain an in-depth understanding of students' experiences, views, and habits in reading poetry. The results show that students' interest in poetry is in the moderate category. Some students consider poetry to be beautiful and meaningful works, thus helping them to reflect on themselves and increase their interest in reading. However, others find it difficult to understand the implied meaning in poetry and consider poetry a complicated and less interesting genre. Factors that encourage interest in reading poetry include the active role of lecturers in presenting interesting poetry material, campus literary activities such as poetry readings and competitions, and the existence of student communities that focus on writing and literary appreciation. Meanwhile, obstacles found include limited literacy facilities such as reading rooms and poetry book collections, low student personal motivation, and the dominance of digital media which is more practical and entertaining than printed literary works. This research emphasizes the importance of creative learning strategies and support for campus activities to revitalize the culture of reading poetry so that literary appreciation can develop more optimally.

The rapid development of digital technology demands that literature learning in junior secondary schools be delivered in a more interactive and student–relevant manner. However, classroom practices remain dominated by lecture-based instruction, resulting in low student engagement and limited appreciation of literary texts. This study aims to describe the use of digital media in teaching fiction and nonfiction texts in Grade VII, as well as to explore students’ experiences and challenges during project based learning activities. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the study involved Grade VII students and a Bahasa Indonesia teacher. Data were collected through classroom observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation of students’ digital project outputs. Data were analyzed through reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that integrating digital media with Project Based Learning enhances student engagement through text analysis, group discussions, and digital project creation. Learning also becomes more inclusive through ability-based grouping and more meaningful when materials are connected to students’ local cultural contexts. The study concludes that digital media combined with PBL strengthens students’ literary literacy and learning motivation. The implications suggest that teachers need to develop stronger digital pedagogical competencies and schools should provide adequate technological support.

This community service activity aims to improve the soft skills capacity of the Ibu-Ibu Mekar community in Semarang City to face the demands of the Society 5.0 era. The program was implemented through four stages: needs assessment, participatory planning, training, and mentoring. The methods used included interactive lectures, group discussions, role-play, and contextual practice. The results of the activity showed significant improvements in participants' communication, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. In addition, several participants began to demonstrate informal leadership roles and greater involvement in community activities. These findings indicate that the experience-based participatory mentoring approach is effective in strengthening women's empowerment and preparing communities for socio-technological change. The program also helped participants develop adaptability to change, increased self-confidence, and facilitated the formation of broader social networks in their communities. Empowering women through soft skills development is expected to create a more resilient community in facing the challenges posed by digital transformation in the Society 5.0 era. This program emphasizes the importance of sustainable soft skills development as a foundation for community resilience in the Society 5.0 era.

Parenting communication literacy is a fundamental competence that influences children’s growth in cognitive, emotional, and social domains. Initial findings at Posyandu Teratai, South Tangerang, revealed that many mothers still relied on authoritarian and less dialogical communication, which limited children’s confidence and engagement. In response, the Community Service (PKM) team of Universitas Pamulang implemented a program entitled Optimizing Parenting Communication Literacy through Digital Media. The activities were designed using participatory strategies such as lectures, interactive group discussions, simulation exercises, and the dissemination of digital learning materials in the form of modules and videos. The program outcomes demonstrated considerable improvement in mothers’ knowledge and attitudes toward positive communication practices, including the ability to listen actively, provide encouragement, and employ digital platforms as continuous learning resources. Furthermore, the integration of digital tools enabled mothers to access and exchange information beyond formal training sessions. The broader impact of the program was the establishment of a collaborative learning community at Posyandu, which not only supported families in applying positive parenting approaches but also reinforced community-level awareness of effective communication in child-rearing.

This community service program aims to strengthen financial literacy and digital finance competencies among Generation Z in the North Banjarmasin District. The program involved 15 participants aged 18–25 years and was implemented through a combination of lectures on fundamental financial literacy, practical workshops using a digital budgeting application, and structured pre-test and post-test assessments. Findings from the evaluation indicate a substantial improvement in participants’ financial management practices, particularly in financial recording habits, which increased from 46.7% to 93.3% after the intervention. Additionally, participants reported high perceived ease of use (80%) and strong satisfaction with the budgeting application (mean score = 4.33). They also expressed a high intention to continue utilizing digital financial tools in their daily financial activities. These outcomes reinforce the relevance of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), which highlight the influence of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitudes, and behavioral control in technology adoption. Overall, the program proved effective in enhancing knowledge, practical skills, and responsible financial behavior among Generation Z, equipping them to navigate digital financial management more confidently and independently.

The community service activity entitled "Building a Smart Society: Reading for the Future" The community service activity entitled "Building a Smart Society: Reading for the Future in Early Childhood" aims to increase children's interest in reading and strengthen the role of parents and teachers in fostering a culture of literacy from an early age. The background of this activity is the low interest in reading among Indonesian children caused by a lack of access to reading materials, minimal guidance from parents, and increasing dependence on gadgets. Through this program, it is hoped that parents and teachers will be able to understand the importance of guiding children in fun, interactive, and continuous reading activities. The implementation method of the activity includes lectures, discussions, questions and answers, and observations, involving teachers and parents of early childhood children in the Mangga Dua Selatan RPTRA environment. Evaluation was carried out using pre-tests and post-tests to measure the increase in participants' knowledge. The results of the activity showed an increase in the average score of participants from 59.5 to 84.5 with an N-Gain Score of 0.6 which is included in the moderate category. This proves that the activity is quite effective in improving parents' ability to guide children in reading. This community service activity contributes positively to building awareness of the importance of family literacy as the main foundation for the formation of the next generation. intelligent and competitive. This program is expected to continue to be implemented sustainably to strengthen the reading culture in the community.

The rapid growth of amateur football clubs in Surabaya presents great opportunities for talent development and social cohesion, but it also comes with managerial challenges such as unclear organizational structure, lack of financial transparency, limited promotion, and the absence of operational standards for matches. This article presents the results of a community service program based on capacity building, designed to strengthen the managerial capacity of amateur football club managers in Surabaya. The activities focused on a one-day face-to-face workshop for representatives from 30 clubs, utilizing interactive lectures, local case studies, targeted discussions, and the distribution of practical handouts including organizational structure templates, code of conduct, one-page financial reports, content calendars, and matchday checklists. The core materials covered five areas: governance & legal, planning & OKR, finance & accountability, marketing & sponsorship, and operations & safeguarding. The program concludes that a brief, capacity-building workshop can trigger the initial professionalization of amateur football clubs through measurable, easy-to-adopt, and replicable minimum viable governance practices. These findings are relevant as a model for strengthening governance and management of amateur clubs in Indonesia, while also supporting a more professional, accountable, and sustainable community sports ecosystem.

One of the community service activities that can be implemented by universities is the Field Work Lecture (KKL) program. The KKL program offers many positive benefits, including the opportunity to gain direct experience related to real-world work practices. We, along with fellow Office Administration Management students, were given the opportunity to carry out the KKL in Supiori Regency, specifically in North Supiori District, Warbor Village. The selection of Warbor Village as the KKL location was based on the desire to gain practical knowledge directly about administrative activities, as well as to be able to make a real contribution to the local community. In addition, this program also aims to strengthen good relations between students and the Warbor Village community. Through this KKL, students can better understand the application of theories learned in college in the context of the real world of work, and play an active role in helping solve problems in the community, especially in the field of administration. This activity is also expected to have a positive impact on the surrounding community and increase students' understanding of the important role of administration in everyday life.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of using the Telegram application as an innovative digital learning medium in the Malay Culture course at Universitas Riau. The integration of technology in education has become essential in enhancing learning outcomes and student engagement, particularly in cultural-based subjects that require active interaction and collaboration. This research employed a qualitative descriptive method, with data collected through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The results indicate that the Telegram application provides significant benefits in facilitating the learning process. It enables efficient distribution of learning materials, smooth communication between lecturers and students, and the creation of interactive discussion spaces. Moreover, Telegram’s features—such as group chats, file sharing, and polls—encourage student participation, improve accessibility to resources, and foster collaborative learning. The study also found that students felt more motivated, independent, and responsible in managing their learning activities through this platform. Overall, the use of Telegram has proven to be effective, practical, and adaptable in supporting the teaching and learning process of the Malay Culture course. Therefore, it is recommended that Telegram be utilized not only in cultural studies but also across other academic disciplines to enhance the quality of online and blended learning environments.

Puddles after rainfall remain a common environmental issue in urban areas, including in higher education environments. At Sultan Syarif Kasim State Islamic University (UIN Suska) Riau, post-rain flooding often disrupts academic activities and reduces comfort among campus residents. This study aims to identify the locations of post-rain flooding, analyze the contributing factors, and explore the perspectives and proposed solutions of the campus community through a participatory mapping approach. The study employed a qualitative descriptive method supported by Geographic Information System (GIS) spatial analysis. Data were collected through field observations, interviews with students, lecturers, and staff, and GPS-based flood point mapping. Results show that puddles frequently occur in main parking areas, inter-faculty roads, and flat areas around the Student Activity Center. The main causes include inadequate drainage systems, clogged channels due to waste, limited infiltration zones, and impervious surfaces. The campus community suggested solutions such as improving drainage, constructing infiltration wells, and adopting the green campus concept. Participatory mapping proved effective not only for identifying environmental problems but also for raising ecological awareness and shared responsibility among the academic community.

Sanitation facilities are a fundamental element that contributes to creating a healthy, comfortable, and productive learning environment in higher education institutions. This study aims to describe the availability of sanitation facilities in the Office Administration Management Study Program, analyze the factors that influence their condition, and explore the perspectives of the academic community regarding their quality and usefulness. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with data collected through field observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The informants of this study consisted of students, lecturers, administrative staff, and facility managers. The findings reveal that sanitation facilities such as toilets, sinks, and trash bins remain inadequate in terms of quantity, physical condition, and distribution within the campus area. Several key challenges were identified, including limited financial resources, suboptimal management practices, low awareness and discipline among users, and the absence of clear and strict institutional policies related to sanitation standards. The academic community generally perceives that the available sanitation facilities do not meet the expected standards of comfort and hygiene, which may negatively affect the quality of learning experiences and academic activities. This study highlights the importance of strategic planning, adequate budget allocation, and supportive institutional policies in improving the quality of sanitation facilities. The implications of the study are expected to provide valuable input for higher education managers in formulating policies and planning facilities that are more responsive to the needs of the academic community, thereby supporting effective, professional, and sustainable educational governance.

The formation of Islamic character and environmental awareness is an integral part of the national education goals which are oriented towards developing the personality of students as a whole. In rural schools, such as the free school in Karang Anyar Village, limited learning facilities often become a challenge in implementing character education based on Islamic and environmental values. This study aims to analyze efforts to strengthen Islamic character and environmental awareness through the use of school libraries and family medicinal plant (TOGA) planting activities as contextual learning tools. The research used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation during the real work lecture (KKN) program. Data analysis is carried out through a process of reduction, presentation, and drawing conclusions in order to obtain an in-depth picture of the effectiveness of the activity. The results of the study show that literacy activities in the library are able to increase reading interest, Islamic insight, and the habituation of religious attitudes among students. Meanwhile, TOGA activities contribute to the formation of attitudes of responsibility, mutual cooperation, and concern for the school environment. The synergy between these two activities has proven effective in strengthening Islamic character values ​​and environmental awareness, as well as creating a school culture that is religious, productive, and ecologically aware. 

This study aims to describe the entrepreneurship education process at SMP PAB 23 Bandar Klippa as a strategic step in developing a creative and independent young generation. The approach used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through observation and interviews with one principal, three teachers, and thirty-nine students. The research activities were carried out during the Real Work Lecture (KKN) program which lasted for ten days in September 2025. The main focus of the study was the Market Day activity designed as a learning tool for entrepreneurial practices in the school environment. The results showed that this activity was able to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, increase creativity, build collaborative skills, and foster students' confidence in planning and managing simple businesses. Thus, entrepreneurship education has been proven to play an important role in fostering independence, creativity, and readiness of students to face future economic challenges.  

This qualitative case study examines how the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach can be adapted to general English classes in a higher education institution in Timor-Leste to answer the long-standing question of how students can acquire speaking proficiency in a multilingual learning environment. The paper brings into focus the incorporation of CLT into classroom activities with special emphasis on the application of role play, pair work, seminars, simulations, and task-based learning as means of promoting interactive and communicative competence. A descriptive qualitative case study design was used to develop in-depth knowledge of contextual teaching and learning experiences, the perspectives of the participants, and naturally occurring practices in the institutional setting. Semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis were the data-gathering methods. Purposive sampling was used to select the two lecturers and seven students directly involved in teaching general English. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data, which made it possible to identify repeated themes and patterns that revealed both opportunities and difficulties in implementing CLT in context. The results of the study indicate that, despite the adaptation of the CTL approach in teaching practices, its implementation is often sporadic due to concerns about English proficiency, teacher training, and flexibility in using local and official languages during instruction. The research demonstrates the necessity of adapting CLT methods to the local education environment and arranging long-term professional development for lecturers. This study helps us understand how context-sensitive CLT approaches can lead to improved results in teaching and learning English in Timor-Leste. The interactive approach and the systematic teacher model could significantly improve students' communicative competence.

The young generation has a strategic role in social development, especially in strengthening leadership values and national character. However, in this modern era many young people have experienced a decline in the spirit of mutual cooperation, social care, and responsibility for the community environment. Based on these conditions, this community service activity was carried out with the aim of fostering the leadership character of the younger generation through the Karang Taruna organisation in Kadipaten Village, Andong District, Boyolali Regency. The activity methods used include interactive lectures, group discussions, leadership simulations, and value reflections with a participatory approach. This activity was attended by 25 Karang Taruna members and was held for two days. Evaluation was conducted through observation, questionnaires, and interviews to measure the improvement of participants' understanding, attitudes, and leadership behaviour. The results of the activities showed a significant increase in the participants' understanding of leadership concepts, communication skills, teamwork, and sense of social responsibility. Participants also began to show initiative in designing and implementing social programmes in the village. In addition, this activity strengthens the role of Karang Taruna as a forum for character and leadership development at the village level. In conclusion, leadership character development through educative and participatory approaches has proven to be effective in developing youth leadership with integrity, visionary, and orientated towards social values. This activity is expected to be a model of youth capacity building that can be replicated in other villages.