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The use of standard Indonesian is one of the key aspects of the learning process, particularly in higher education settings, which involve interactions between lecturers and students. This article aims to examine the extent to which standard Indonesian is applied in academic communication during the learning process. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the application of standard Indonesian by lecturers and students still faces several challenges, such as a lack of awareness about the importance of using standard language and the influence of informal or regional languages. However, the study also highlights that consistent use of standard Indonesian can enhance communication effectiveness, clarify the delivery of materials, and foster a more professional learning atmosphere. The article recommends training and socialization efforts on the use of standard Indonesian for lecturers and students to improve the quality of academic communication in higher education.

The success and survival of MSMEs is highly dependent on their ability or capacity to manage finances effectively. However, many MSMEs experience obstacles as well as challenges so that they have difficulty in compiling correct and accurate financial statements due to limited access to resources and knowledge. This program aims to improve the ability of MSMEs in Kalitirto and Sukoharjo Villages to make simple financial statements. Through this program, it is hoped that MSMEs can understand the importance of financial statements and be able to calculate their business profits and losses. The method used is socialization to provide an understanding of the importance of financial statements for MSMEs, followed by training and assistance in the process of making them. This program can significantly contribute to improving the competence of MSMEs in the field of accounting, especially in terms of preparing financial statements.

Indonesia is a country with a vast diversity of cultures, religions, and ethnicities, which makes it one of the most pluralistic societies in the world. Multicultural education is present as a strategic approach to instill the values of tolerance, inclusion, and social harmony in the midst of this diversity. This article explores the nature of multicultural education in Indonesia from the perspective of Islamic education, which emphasizes respect for differences as part of the sunnatullah. Through literature research methods, this article discusses the concept, implementation, and challenges of multicultural education in the national education system. The results of the study show that multicultural education can be implemented through the development of diversity-based curriculum, teacher training to manage multicultural classrooms, and the creation of an inclusive educational environment. The Islamic perspective provides a strong philosophical and normative foundation to support multicultural education, such as the teachings of the Qur'an and Hadith that emphasize the importance of tolerance and intercultural dialogue. However, the implementation of multicultural education faces challenges, including cultural resistance from exclusivity groups and limited resources in schools, especially in remote areas. This article recommends strengthening the socialization of multicultural values, developing contextual teaching materials, increasing teacher training, and allocating adequate resources as solutions to overcome these challenges. By integrating Islamic values in multicultural education, Indonesia can build a generation that is tolerant, inclusive, and able to maintain social harmony in the midst of diversity. This article contributes to enriching the discourse of multicultural education and offers practical solutions for its implementation.

Background: The main problem that is often experienced by the elderly is poor sleep quality, this condition can increase the risk of falls resulting in injuries and other health problems that can reduce the quality of life of the elderly. A cheap and easy intervention is needed so that efforts to improve the degree of health of the elderly through improving the quality of sleep of the elderly can be realized, one of which is with Five Finger Hypnosis. The purpose of this Community Service is to identify sleep disorders in the elderly, provide information and self-training Five finger hypnosis as an alternative to overcome sleep disorders in the elderly.  The methods used include coordination with partners to determine the time and location of activities, socialization of 5 Finger Hypnosis and distribution of leaflets. Result: It is known that of the 32 elderly who participated in this activity, the majority (72%) experienced poor sleep quality, the elderly participated in the activity with great enthusiasm and pleasure because they were introduced to alternative interventions to overcome sleep quality disorders that were cheap, easy and effective, and they were also committed to practicing it at home every time they wanted to sleep. Conclusion: 5-finger hypnosis can be used as evidance in an effort to improve the quality of sleep of the elderly in order to improve the quality of life.

Posyandu Balita in Kendal Paiton Hamlet has a strategic role in improving the health of pregnant women and early childhood, amidst the problem of malnutrition that is often experienced by pregnant women, especially in developing countries. Malnutrition, including chronic energy deficiency (CED), is at risk of increasing long-term health problems such as stunting which affects the quality of Human Resources (HR) in the future. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Student Creativity Program (PKM) activities in increasing the knowledge and awareness of pregnant women in Kendal Paiton Hamlet regarding the importance of fulfilling nutrition during pregnancy and its impact on preventing stunting. This study used a method used to provide socialization and training in understanding applications about children using a pretest-posttest to measure changes in respondents' knowledge and attitudes before and after participating in PKM activities. The pretest results showed that pregnant women's knowledge about nutrition and stunting was relatively low, with an average score of 45%. After participating in PKM activities, in the posttest, the average score increased to 75%, indicating a significant increase in pregnant women's understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition to prevent stunting. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the PKM activity has succeeded in increasing the knowledge and awareness of pregnant women in Kendal Paiton Hamlet regarding nutrition and stunting problems, which are expected to have a positive impact on maternal and child health in the future.

The high rate of stunting is a problem that the government in Indonesia must face. This is due to a spike in stunting cases, the stunting rate in Jember Regency has increased drastically. In Sukosari village itself, the stunting rate according to Ponkesdes data is 29 children. One way to prevent stunting is by using local food, for example spinach which is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and fiber. The food used is spinach. The implementation phase of this program is in the form of socialization regarding food independence and spinach cultivation with additional cooking demonstrations of innovative spinach nugget products and spinach rolled omelette.

Adolescence is a transitional period full of emotional, physical, and biological changes. Although physical health is often the main focus of teenagers, mental health is a more important aspect to maintain. Balanced mental health can contribute to a person's happiness in life. However, in Indonesia, even though there is Law No. 18 of 2014 concerning Mental Health, mental health problems are still often ignored. Bullying is one of the factors that can damage teenagers' mental health. At SMP Negeri 17 Surakarta, bullying has become a problem that affects the mental well-being of students, both as perpetrators and victims. For this reason, community service with the theme "Socialization of Mental Health in Class VII at SMP Negeri 17 Surakarta" was carried out to increase students' awareness about the importance of maintaining mental health and the negative impact of bullying. This activity was carried out in four stages: presentation of material about mental health and bullying, group discussions, making positive affirmations, and giving rewards to participants. The results of this activity show that students understand the relationship between bullying and mental health disorders, and are aware of the long-term impacts of bullying behavior. This activity succeeded in attracting students' attention and increasing their awareness about the importance of maintaining mental health, with the hope of creating a healthier school environment free from bullying.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), about 1.3 billion people in the world were active smokers in 2020. Smoking causes more than 8 million deaths each year, of which about 1.2 million are victims who do not smoke, but are exposed to secondhand smoke. Children and adolescents are a group that is very vulnerable to the dangers of smoking. The WHO notes that about 90% of adult smokers start smoking before the age of 18. The methods used in this socialization are the lecture and question and answer method, then questionnaires are distributed before and after counseling to find out adolescents' understanding of the dangers of cigarettes. The suggestion for this activity is that students of SMAN 1 Krueng Barona Jaya, Aceh Besar Regency. This socialization activity was carried out for 1 hour. The result obtained from this socialization activity was that there was a change in students' understanding of cigarettes, in this activity was also attended by the Principal, Dewa teachers and students as many as 30 people. It will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Hall of SMAN 1 Krueng Barona Jaya, at 09:00 WIB. This socialization activity was carried out by lecturers and students of Diploma Three Nursing.  

SD Inpres Parang, located in Kelurahan Lanna, Kecamatan Parangloe, Kabupaten Gowa, educates 244 students. Observations revealed that the school canteen provides unhealthy snacks containing sweeteners, preservatives, and food coloring. Regular consumption of these snacks can increase the risk of non-communicable diseases such as early-onset diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this activity is to educate students, teachers, and canteen managers about healthy, halal, and thoyib snacks to raise awareness of the importance of choosing safe snacks and to protect students from health risks at an early age. Education was also provided to food vendors on the importance of maintaining food safety and nutrition. The methods used included socialization and education through lectures, Q&A sessions, and engaging communication media such as animated videos, educational games, and standing banners. The results showed strong support from stakeholders, including the school principal, teachers, canteen managers, students, and university students, which ensured the smooth implementation of the program. Prior coordination, both offline and online, helped clarify the roles of each party. Awareness of the importance of healthy, halal, and thoyib snacks increased, and there was a stronger commitment to creating a healthier school environment.

The aim of this service is to strengthen understanding of anti-corruption values ​​and prevent unethical and corrupt behavior among students, especially in the school environment. The service method used in this activity is in the form of socialization which includes distributing posters, providing material followed by a question and answer session. , with special emphasis on instilling anti-corruption values ​​in today's young generation from an early age. When compared between pre-test and post-test activities, there is a very large difference in percentages before and after receiving the material. In the pre-test, 20 students answered 30% from 10 questions correctly and 70% incorrectly. In contrast, in the post-test, the same students answered 95% of the 10 questions correctly and 5% incorrectly. It can be concluded that through socialization, providing educational materials and discussions, participants were able to understand the teaching of values. anti-corruption values ​​from an early age. The findings of this service highlight the importance of instilling anti-corruption values ​​in students from an early age in everyday life.

The use of banana stems as a basic ingredient for chips is an innovative effort to reduce organic waste as well as open up new business opportunities for the people of Depok Village, Bendungan District, Trenggalek Regency. This topic of service was chosen because banana stem waste is generally unused and often becomes a source of environmental pollution. In fact, banana stems have great potential as an alternative food ingredient that can be processed into products of economic value. In this service, the methods used include the socialization stage, technical training, and production assistance to ensure the community's skills in processing banana stems into chips. The socialization stage was carried out to increase residents' awareness of economic opportunities from the use of local waste. At the technical training stage, residents are taught how to choose materials, processing processes, and packaging products so that they are suitable for sale. The results of the activity showed an increase in interest and skills of residents in producing banana stem chip products with various flavor variants. In addition, this product has managed to attract the attention of local consumers and has the potential to be marketed more widely. In conclusion, the use of banana stems into chips not only reduces environmental waste but also strengthens the community's economy through sustainable new business opportunities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the economic sector, particularly MSMEs, which have struggled to adapt to the digital era. This report discusses the implementation of a community empowerment program aimed at enhancing MSMEs' ability to utilize digital marketing through social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. The program involved stages of FGD, surveys, socialization, training, mentoring, and evaluation. The culminating activity, a webinar titled "Optimizing Your Instagram for Business," was attended by 10 MSMEs. Evaluation results showed that the program successfully improved participants' understanding and skills in utilizing social media to boost sales. It is hoped that similar programs can continue to support MSMEs in facing the challenges of the digital era and increase their contribution to the national economy.

The utilization of technology to support parenting is a strategic approach to address the challenges of the digital era. This community service program aims to educate and train parents on the use of the Family Link application as a tool to limit children's gadget use. The implementation methods include socialization sessions, application demonstrations, and hands-on assistance for participants. The results indicate an increase in parents' understanding of the importance of managing screen time and controlling access to age-appropriate digital content. Furthermore, participants were able to independently apply Family Link features such as daily time limits, app restrictions, and activity monitoring. This program provides tangible contributions in promoting technology-based parenting that fosters healthy and balanced child development. However, sustaining the benefits requires active parental involvement and strengthened digital literacy within the family environment.

Teacher certification is carried out through the Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) which is organized by universities determined by the Minister. However, in its implementation there are still problems, including a lack of socialization regarding in-service teacher certification policies and complex teacher certification procedures and limited quotas. The purpose of this research is to determine the implementation of the Teacher Certification Policy in South Tangerang City. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection methods were carried out by interviews, observation and documentation. The theory used in this research is the Implementation Model according to Charles O Jones which consists of Organization, Interpretation and Application. The results of this research explain that the organizational indicators related to resources are that the implementation of this policy has not run optimally, there is a lack of training and coaching for implementing staff.  The interpretation of the implementation of the teacher certification policy has provided clarity regarding the goals and objectives of all parties involved in implementing the policy. The implementation of this policy is going well, the Government provides the SIMPKB platform which contains complete information about PPG for pursuing an educator certificate.

Marriage at an early age is a phenomenon that still occurs in various parts of the world, including Indonesia. This research aims to analyze the factors that cause marriage at an early age and its juridical implications based on applicable laws and regulations. The research method used is a qualitative approach with normative juridical analysis, which involves literature study and interviews with various parties, including community leaders, parents and teenagers. The research results show that the factors causing marriage at an early age include social pressure, cultural norms, poverty and lack of education. In addition, although Law no. 16 of 2019 has set a minimum age limit for marriage, implementation of the law still faces various challenges, such as community non-compliance and lack of socialization regarding these regulations. This research recommends the need to increase public education and awareness about the negative impacts of marriage at an early age as well as strengthening the role of child protection institutions in preventing this practice. In this way, it is hoped that a safer and more supportive environment for children's development can be created.

The government plans to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate by 1%, from 11% to 12% in 2025. This policy has certainly triggered various reactions in society, from support to concern, especially regarding its impact on the prices of basic necessities and people's purchasing power. Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax levied on the consumption of goods and services within the Customs Area, imposed at each stage of production and distribution. VAT collected by the central government applies to the purchase and sale of certain goods and services, such as motor vehicles, houses, and internet services, which will be subject to the 12% VAT rate. The Minister of Finance emphasized that the increase in VAT rates does not apply to people's basic needs.  Basic necessities, as well as critical services like healthcare and public education, will remain exempt from VAT or will be subject to lower rates. Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Susiwijono Moegiarso, said that the technical details of implementing 12 percent VAT will be contained in the Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) which is currently being drafted by the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu). Will this policy become an obstacle to national economic growth, especially in the public purchasing power sector? What are the impacts on purchasing power, the business world and economic recovery? What are the government's steps to reduce the negative impacts of this policy

In Indonesia, many people own motorized vehicles but the tax distribution is still low. This shows that people are not obedient in making taxpayer payments. This research was conducted to find out and analyze how the compliance of taxpayers in Rumbai Subdistrict in increasing motor vehicle tax revenue. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach. However, there are still challenges in terms of socialization and public awareness of motor vehicle tax payments. Therefore, further efforts are needed in improving technological infrastructure and educational campaigns so that taxpayers can be more optimal in supporting effective and efficient public services. Because the higher the level of taxpayer compliance, the higher the local revenue will be obtained.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and cancer have become urgent global health issues. In recent decades, the incidence of NCDs has continued to increase significantly, creating a huge health burden worldwide. Various factors contribute to the high rate of this disease, and a deep understanding of its background is essential for designing effective prevention strategies. One of the prevention strategies carried out is to conduct education on the prevention of non-communicable diseases with SI CEKIT TINULAR (Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Application).The method used is to create an application that can be used as a guide in preventing non-communicable diseases and socialization to program holders and the community of health service users.Result: availability of the SI CEKIT TINULAR (Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Application) application. and this application is planned to be IPR through the Polindra KI Center and the implementation of socialization for Kertasemaya Health Center program holders.

Cybercrime is increasing along with technological developments. The more people are connected to the internet, the more potential they have to experience crime in cyberspace. One of the cybercrimes is the crime of romance scam which is classified as an online fraud crime. The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of Sub-Directorate V Cyber Crime Directorate of Criminal Investigation in tackling romance scam crimes and their inhibiting factors. Using normative juridical and empirical juridical research methods, data were obtained through literature studies and field studies and analyzed by qualitative descriptive methods. Based on the results of the study, the Sub-Directorate V Cyber Crime Directorate of Criminal Investigation has never handled romance scam cases until the investigation due to a lack of evidence and other factors. Sub-Directorate V Cyber Crime Directorate of the Lampung Police has been active in various countermeasures with non-penal means such as conducting socialization and education to the public, cyber patrols, and digital forensic analysis. It is hoped that the public will be more careful in using social media, a healthy internet culture is needed and digital literacy is needed, and the government needs to revise laws and regulations regarding cybercrime.

Criminal law is a branch of law that regulates crimes and violations and the sanctions that can be imposed on perpetrators. A good understanding of criminal law is very important for society to be able to avoid acts that violate the law and understand their rights and obligations as citizens. Criminal law is a collection of rules that determine what actions are prohibited and subject to criminal sanctions. Actions that are categorized as criminal acts can include crimes and violations.  Regarding this matter, it is deemed necessary by the Rotnama Village Government, Mdonahiera District, Southwest Maluku Regency to schedule it as a form of cooperation in implementing service to the Rotnama Village Community through socialization with the theme "Bacarita with the Rotnama Village Community" which in principle provides legal understanding and builds legal awareness to Rotnama Village community regarding various legal problems that occur and forms of resolution. The implementation of community service activities is carried out by the Lecturer Team at the request of the Head of Rotnama Village to collaborate in implementing community service activities for the Rotnama Village Community in order to provide an understanding of criminal law which is very important for every member of the community. By understanding criminal law, people can contribute to creating a safe and orderly environment and ensure that their rights are protected by law