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Purworejo Regency is one of the centers of herbal plant production in Indonesia. One of these is lemongrass, which is widely found in the Ngombol area. Furthermore, this plant can be used to make herbal products. However, the selling value of this plant is still relatively low because it relies solely on middlemen or collectors. One product made from lemongrass is essential oil. The goal of this Community Service program is to increase the selling value of lemongrass and provide new business opportunities to increase the income of local farmers, especially Mrs. Kasminah in Wonosari Village, Ngombol District, Purworejo Regency. The implementation method includes preparation, core, and completion. The result of this activity is the creation of a new innovation in the form of a practical herbal drink without preservatives that has quite good market potential and is in demand by consumers. Then, the product is branded Sempontea. Achievements during the activity include a significant increase in income, as well as the creation of effective offline and online marketing strategies. This activity also succeeded in establishing a sustainable business ecosystem and increasing environmental awareness through the use of herbal plants.  Overall, this community service activity has succeeded in increasing the selling value of lemongrass plants, improving the economy of local farmers, and providing social and economic impacts for the community through the utilization of local resources.

Low levels of maternal knowledge and appropriate nutritional practices, combined with limited continuity of nutrition education from health workers, remain significant risk factors for maternal and child health problems, including stunting. The GEMPITA Program (Gerakan Edukasi MPASI Tepat dan Aman / Safe and Appropriate Complementary Feeding Education Movement) was implemented as a community service initiative to improve nutritional knowledge, skills, and practices among families in the working area of Teratak Public Health Center. The program employed structured methods, including socialization, education, training, demonstrations, mentoring, and non-formal monitoring and evaluation. The target participants were mothers with children aged 6–24 months, as well as health workers and community health cadres. Program effectiveness was assessed using pretest posttest measurements and direct observation of behavioral changes. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in maternal knowledge regarding appropriate complementary feeding, enhanced skills in age-appropriate food preparation, and improved hygienic and nutritious feeding practices. In addition, the capacity of health workers to deliver nutrition education was strengthened. Overall, the GEMPITA Program proved effective in improving family nutrition practices and reinforcing the role of the public health center in stunting prevention through a sustainable community empowerment approach.

The lack of street lighting infrastructure on the connecting roads between hamlets in Tepansari Village hinders community mobility and increases security risks at night. This community service program aims to implement Solar Power Street Lighting (PJUTS) technology as a renewable energy solution while building infrastructure independence through community empowerment. The implementation method uses the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach which includes five stages: discovery, design, define, delivery, and destiny. The program involved a collaboration between 7 KPM students, 2 village officials, and 10 local residents. The results of the service show that two PJUTS units have been successfully installed at strategic points and are functioning optimally independently without the burden of village electricity costs. In addition to physical outputs, this activity succeeded in increasing the technical capacity of residents in preventive maintenance of solar panel and battery components through a learning-by-doing process. The immediate impact felt by the community is an increased sense of security and mobility comfort, which supports social-religious and economic activities at night. This program proves that the integration of appropriate technology and participatory empowerment is an effective strategy in realizing sustainable rural infrastructure independence in accordance with SDGs point 7 targets.

Community service activities in Kalirahayu 1 Village aim to improve the utilization of social media as a marketing tool for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This initiative is important because many MSME actors in the village have not maximized social media usage, which limits their opportunities to increase product sales and market reach. The program was implemented through consultations, practical training, and continuous mentoring involving 10 MSME actors in Kalirahayu Village. Through this activity, participants were introduced to digital marketing strategies, including content creation, product promotion, and customer interaction through social media platforms. The results showed that MSME actors gained new knowledge and skills in using social media effectively, while students involved in the program also developed practical experience in digital marketing. Although several challenges were encountered, such as limited technological facilities and differences in participants’ initial knowledge levels, the program successfully increased awareness of the importance of digital marketing. This activity demonstrates strong potential for sustainable development and is expected to support the growth and competitiveness of MSMEs in rural areas.

Dynamics of social interaction within the alleyways of urban neighborhoods, which serve as unique social spaces amid the ongoing processes of modernization. Conducted in the alleyways of Makassar City, this research employs an ethnographic approach through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and field note documentation. The findings reveal that alleyways function not only as physical pathways but also as vibrant social arenas where communal activities—such as neighborhood gatherings, mutual aid, and small-scale household economies—take place. Modernization introduces significant changes to these patterns of interaction. On one hand, infrastructural development, technological penetration, and increased mobility foster new forms of interaction that are more practical and individualistic. On the other hand, core values of solidarity, including mutual support and close neighborly relations, continue to persist through community-based initiatives, local empowerment programs, and informal shared activities. The study concludes that alleyways represent hybrid social spaces where tradition and modernity intersect, demonstrating residents’ efforts to maintain social cohesion despite the pressures of social change. These findings are expected to contribute to policy development and inform local authorities in designing culturally sensitive alleyway development programs.

Background: The prevalence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) among pregnant women in West Papua remains very high, reaching 40.7%. The provision of manufactured supplementary food (PMT) in the form of biscuits often faces challenges due to low compliance caused by monotonous taste and nausea-triggering flavors. Sweet potato (Petatas) is a potential local food source with an energy content of 123 kcal/100g that could serve as an alternative PMT. Objective: To analyze the acceptability (taste, color, aroma, and texture) of sweet potato-based PMT products among pregnant women with CED. Methods: A quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was conducted from September to October 2025 at the Ransiki Health Center. The sample consisted of 22 pregnant women with CED. The research instrument used a 5-point hedonic scale questionnaire. Results: Respondent characteristics were dominated by the ideal age range of 20-35 years (81.8%) and low family income (63.6%). The acceptability test results showed high overall acceptance with an average score of 4.23 (Highly Liked). The color attribute obtained the highest score (4.27), followed by taste (4.18), texture (4.18), and aroma (4.14). Conclusion: Sweet potato-based PMT products have excellent acceptability and significant potential to be integrated into local nutritional intervention programs for pregnant women with CED.

Nosocomial infections, also known as Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), are infections acquired by patients during their stay in healthcare facilities. These infections remain a serious problem because they can increase morbidity and mortality rates, prolong the length of hospital stay, and raise healthcare costs. One classical yet highly relevant approach to preventing nosocomial infections is Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory. This theory emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean environment, adequate ventilation, proper lighting, effective sanitation, and good personal hygiene to support patient recovery and reduce infection risks. Nightingale believed that environmental factors play a crucial role in improving patient health outcomes and preventing disease transmission. In modern nursing practice, the principles of Nightingale’s theory are still widely applied through infection prevention and control programs, environmental cleanliness standards, and patient-centered care. Therefore, understanding and implementing environmental management in healthcare settings remain essential strategies to reduce nosocomial infection rates and improve the overall quality of healthcare services.

Perkembangan teknologi digital membawa inovasi signifikan dalam dunia pendidikan, salah satunya melalui pemanfaatan Augmented Reality (AR) dan Virtual Reality (VR) untuk menciptakan pengalaman belajar yang interaktif dan imersif. Program Kemitraan Masyarakat (PKM) ini dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri 2 Kota Sorong dengan tujuan memperkenalkan serta melatih siswa dalam penggunaan aplikasi Assembler Studio untuk membuat media pembelajaran berbasis AR. Metode kegiatan mengadopsi pendekatan partisipatif melalui tahapan persiapan, sosialisasi, pelatihan, pendampingan intensif, dan evaluasi, sehingga siswa terlibat secara aktif dan mampu mengembangkan keterampilan digital secara mandiri. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa siswa mampu membuat konten AR sederhana yang relevan dengan materi pelajaran, meningkatkan motivasi, keterlibatan, dan kreativitas belajar. Penerapan media AR terbukti efektif dalam memvisualisasikan konsep-konsep yang kompleks, memberikan pengalaman belajar yang menyenangkan, dan mendukung kompetensi abad ke-21. Kegiatan ini membuktikan bahwa teknologi digital dapat menjadi strategi inovatif untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran di sekolah menengah.

Buillying is a form of violeincei that freiquieintly occuirs in school einvironmeints and can neigativeily affeict childrein’s psychological, social, and acadeimic deiveilopmeint. As suibjeicts of law, childrein havei thei right to reiceiivei proteiction from all forms of violeincei as reiguilateid by statuitory provisions. This Commuinity Seirvicei Program (Kuiliah Keirja Nyata/KKN) aims to increiasei stuideints’ awareineiss at SDN 2 Waydadi reigarding thei dangeirs of buillying and thei importancei of child leigal proteiction throuigh anti-buillying socialization activitieis. Thei meithod eimployeid was leigal couinseiling uising an eiduicational and participatory approach, incluiding mateirial preiseintations, inteiractivei discuissions, and thei provision of simplei casei eixampleis adapteid to thei agei leiveil of eileimeintary school stuideints. Thei reisuilts of thei activity indicatei an increiasei in stuideints’ uindeirstanding of thei deifinition and typeis of buillying, its impacts, preiveintion eifforts, and availablei forms of leigal proteiction as reiguilateid uindeir thei Child Proteiction Law, and  thei Indoneisian Criminal Codei. This activity is eixpeicteid to seirvei as a preiveintivei eiffort to reiduicei buillying and to suipport thei creiation of a safei and child-frieindly school einvironmeint.

This study aims to examine the perspectives of students in the Primary School Teacher Education Program (PGSD) who are about to begin the Learning Strategies course. The main focus of this research is to investigate how students view the concept of learning strategies, their experiences with various teaching methods, and their expectations regarding the Learning Strategies course. Information was obtained through questionnaires completed by 84 students during the first session of the course. The results of the analysis show that the majority of students have a fairly good basic understanding of learning strategies, although there are some variations in their preferences regarding the use of technology and certain teaching methods. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Project-Based Learning (PjBL) are considered effective by the students, although they still face challenges such as time management and differences in learning styles that pose obstacles. This study recommends that teaching in the Learning Strategies course better integrates technology and takes into account the variety of student learning styles to create a more inclusive learning environment.

Adulthood is a crucial time for preparing for old age. During this period, a person experiences physical, mental, and social changes that can impact psychological well-being in later life. Prior to writing this article, an outreach program was conducted with adults regarding the aging process and the importance of emotional preparation to better understand and prepare them for old age. Emotional preparation encompasses a person's ability to understand, control, and express feelings wisely. Inadequate emotional preparation can increase the risk of stress, anxiety, and loneliness in old age. This study aims to examine the role of emotional preparation in adulthood on psychological well-being in old age. The method used was a literature review. The results indicate that adults with e better ablegood emotional preparation ar to adapt to life's changes in old age. Therefore, strengthening emotional preparation in adulthood is crucial to supporting psychological well-being and a healthy aging process.

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Al-Qur’an Juz 30 tahfiz program at MI Darul Falah Konawe by applying the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) evaluation model. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative by collecting data through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the study in the Context dimension show that the program has a very strong foundation of vision and target planning. In the Input dimension, teacher qualifications and supporting facilities are considered very adequate, but obstacles were found in the students' diverse initial abilities in reading and writing the Qur'an. The Process dimension reveals high student enthusiasm, but the implementation is hampered by limited guidance time and frequently interrupted schedules. As a result, in the Product dimension, students show very good reading quality (makhraj and tajwid), but the quantity of memorization has not yet reached the planned target. This study recommends the need to restructure the guidance schedule consistently and to provide a tahsin matriculation program to equalize students' basic abilities.

This community service activity aims to describe the implementation of the first-month mentoring activity of the Student Entrepreneur Development Program (P2MW), which focuses on program orientation and team formation at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jambi. The activity was conducted in February 2025 and involved students participating in the P2MW program. A descriptive-participatory approach was applied through program socialization, facilitated team formation, interactive discussions, and group reflection. The results indicate that students gained a better understanding of the objectives and mechanisms of P2MW and were able to form entrepreneurial teams with clearer role distribution. In addition, the mentoring activity contributed to improving communication, teamwork, and students’ confidence in presenting business ideas. The first-month mentoring activity provides a positive initial foundation for the implementation of P2MW and supports the sustainability of student entrepreneurship development in subsequent stages.

Fine motor development is a fundamental prerequisite for academic readiness and independence in early childhood. Still, currently, challenges such as sedentary behaviour and screen exposure hinder the optimisation of these abilities. This community service program aims to implement a Play-Based Learning model of fine-motor stimulation to improve the physical and academic readiness of children at Tamalate State Kindergarten in Makassar City. The intervention program was conducted over two weeks through three main stimulation zones: Texture Zone (playdough and finger painting), Precision Zone (beading, origami, and cutting), and Manipulative Zone (busy board and puzzles). The target subjects were children in group B with fine-motor impairments, and the study evaluated 20 children using periodic observation checklists. The results showed a significant transformation, with 95% of children (19 out of 20 participants) experiencing an increase in achievement from the Starting to Develop (MB) category to Developing as Expected (BSH) and Developing Very Well (BSB). These findings confirm that a structured intervention through play zones is not only effective in strengthening intrinsic hand muscles and eye-hand coordination but also in building children's resilience and perseverance in learning. The program recommends integrating a micro-curriculum based on stimulation zones into daily learning plans and strengthening partnerships with parents to maintain consistency in children's development.

The Community Service Program (KKN) is a platform for student dedication to the community that not only focuses on health aspects but also on strengthening cultural values and character education. The KKN activities of Abdurrab University in Salo Timur Village, Salo District, Kampar Regency were carried out by integrating health socialization and the preservation of local culture. The main programs include socialization on bullying at UPT SD Negeri 001 Salo, Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS), and the utilization of Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA) at MTS Darul Falah Salo, as well as reproductive health socialization and higher education information at SMA Negeri 1 Salo. This program is enhanced with maghrib recitation activities and Malay cultural training (kompang and rebana) aimed at instilling religious values while preserving cultural heritage. The results of the activities show an increased understanding among students and the community regarding health issues, as well as a high enthusiasm for activities that combine education, religiosity, and culture. This integration proves that community service (KKN) not only plays a role in the transfer of knowledge but also in building collective awareness, strengthening character, and preserving local identity.transfer of knowledge but also in building collective awareness, strengthening character, and preserving local identity.

Financial Literacy is a crucial aspect in supporting the success of a business for young entrepreneurs, especially in preparing financial reports. Financial literacy encompasses knowledge of money management, investment, and financial planning, while self-management encompasses skills such as time discipline, emotional control, and decision-making. "Improving Financial Literacy and Self-Management for Young Entrepreneurs of Polytechnic Students" has successfully achieved its primary objective with significant achievements. The general objective was achieved through a 25-30% increase in financial literacy and self-management scores, enabling students to manage their businesses more effectively and sustainably. Specific objectives were also met: workshops provided basic knowledge, mentoring trained practical skills, and the application of the concept of forming an aware community. Positive impacts were seen in reducing business risks and contributing to the polytechnic's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Positive impacts resulting from this program include reducing business risks and contributing to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the Polytechnic. This program is expected to become a model that can be applied in other educational institutions to support the development of young entrepreneurs in Indonesia.

Kawengen Village, located in East Ungaran District, Semarang Regency, is one of the main corn-producing areas with strong potential to be developed into processed products with high economic value. However, limited community knowledge in product processing, business management, and marketing has prevented corn production from generating optimal added value. This community service program aims to strengthen village entrepreneurship through the establishment of a corn production house as a center for innovation, training, and business mentoring. The production house is expected to enhance community skills, promote economic independence, and support sustainable local economic development. The program was implemented through the PPK Ormawa initiative, which included socialization of corn-based product innovations, basic financial bookkeeping training, digital marketing training, product innovation workshops, and continuous mentoring in production, marketing, and financial management. The results demonstrate significant improvements in community skills in processing corn into value-added products, increased understanding of basic business financial management, and enhanced capacity to utilize digital media for market expansion. The corn production house also functions as a community collaboration hub that strengthens business development based on local resources. Overall, the strategy of developing village entrepreneurship through a corn production house has proven effective in encouraging the growth of productive community-based enterprises, strengthening local economic independence, and fostering entrepreneurial interest rooted in village potential.

Waste management at the village level still faces various challenges, particularly related to the practice of open burning, which causes environmental pollution and health risks. This condition reflects a gap between the concept of sustainable waste management within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the social reality of local communities. This community service activity aims to implement a low-smoke waste burning container as a community-based waste management innovation and to analyze its contribution to the achievement of the SDGs in Nglaris Village. The method applied was a participatory approach involving observation, socialization, design and construction of the burning container, assistance, and program evaluation. The results indicate that the implementation of the low-smoke burning container reduces the intensity of smoke emissions, increases community participation, and encourages behavioral changes in waste management practices. The program also contributes to improving the quality of the living environment and supports the achievement of SDGs, particularly in environmental, health, and sustainable settlement aspects. These findings demonstrate that simple technological innovations adapted to local social conditions can serve as a model for sustainable waste management at the village level.

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women and remains a major public health concern due to late detection and limited awareness of early prevention. Community empowerment through health education plays a crucial role in improving knowledge and early detection practices. This community service activity aimed to enhance women’s knowledge and skills related to breast cancer prevention and early detection through breast self-examination (BSE). The activity employed a participatory educational approach, including health education sessions, demonstrations, and hands-on BSE practice. Participants were women aged 20–60 years from the community. Evaluation was conducted using pre-test and post-test questionnaires and direct observation of BSE practice. The results indicated a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge and ability to correctly perform BSE following the intervention. These findings suggest that structured, community-based education and empowerment programs are effective in increasing awareness and promoting early detection behaviors for breast cancer. Continuous implementation of such programs is recommended to support breast cancer prevention efforts and improve women’s health outcomes.

This community service program aimed to implement the ESB Point of Sales (POS) application as a tool for financial digitalization at The Houseplants Coffee, an MSME located on Bengawan Street No. 16, Bandung City. The main problems faced by the partner included manual transaction recording, limited sales information, and weak control over inventory and cash flow. A Participatory Action Research approach was applied by involving the owner and staff in all stages of the program, including problem identification, planning, implementation, mentoring, and evaluation. The results indicate improved transaction recording accuracy, better inventory monitoring, and the availability of digital-based sales reports. The mentoring process also led to changes in work behavior, the establishment of new technology-based practices, and the emergence of a local leader supporting system sustainability. These findings demonstrate that integrating POS technology with a participatory approach effectively promotes sustainable digital transformation in MSMEs.