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This Community Service Program aims to enhance the awareness, knowledge, and practical skills of teachers and students at SD Negeri 2 Palembang in carrying out independent waste management. The main issue identified was the lack of awareness and discipline in sorting organic and inorganic waste, which contributes to environmental pollution and poor hygiene within the school area. The program was implemented through lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on training involving the use of separate bins for different waste types. The results demonstrated a remarkable improvement in waste management understanding and behavior. Teachers and students have developed new habits of waste sorting before disposal, resulting in a cleaner, healthier, and more pleasant school environment. Additionally, the activity inspired creativity in transforming inorganic waste into useful and economically valuable crafts that can be reused. Overall, this program fostered environmental awareness, strengthened community participation, and encouraged sustainable waste management practices as part of daily school culture.

The aim of Community Service Activities is to implement one of the Tri Darmas of Higher Education. Apart from that, it is hoped that with community service, the existence of universities can make a major contribution to the development and application of science to society. The methods used in this Community Service are expository, namely conveying material verbally and inquiry, namely learning that emphasizes critical and analytical thinking processes related to financial management skills, namely Strengthening Financial Governance for MSME Funding (Practical and Innovative Approach) in Kp. Ciwindu Village Ciwarna District. Mancak, Serang Regency. The results of community service obtained are increasing knowledge regarding the management of preparing financial reports and funding for MSMEs located at Kp. Ciwindu, Ciwarna Village, Kec. Mancak, Serang Regency, Banten Province. It is hoped that this training for the community will be able to prepare financial reports practically and increase financial literacy in the village environment.

Bullying cases among elementary school students have become increasingly alarming because they negatively impact children’s psychological, social, and moral development, making early intervention essential. This community service project was designed to strengthen students’ understanding and character formation as a preventive effort against bullying behavior. The program was carried out at SD Wonolelo, a rural elementary school, involving 18 sixth-grade students and one accompanying teacher who participated actively in each session. The methods used consisted of interactive socialization and role-playing activities implemented through three stages: delivery of material, interactive question-and-answer discussion, and final evaluation. The results show a significant increase in students’ comprehension of bullying, rising from 30% before the activity to 90% afterward, indicating the program’s strong impact on learning. Beyond improved understanding, the initiative successfully cultivated empathy, cooperation, and social awareness among students so that they not only refrain from bullying but also feel responsible for preventing it within their environment. Overall, the program proved effective in promoting anti-bullying awareness, shaping positive character traits, and supporting the development of a safer and more inclusive culture at the elementary school level.

Stunting remains a significant child health issue in Indonesia, particularly in Bulungan Regency, with prevalence rates demanding multisectoral interventions. Low socioeconomic factors play a crucial role in stunting incidence due to limited access to nutritious food and healthcare services. This community service aims to optimize rice waste, especially straw and husks, as alternative energy sources to empower local economies and prevent stunting in Sajau Hilir Village. A participatory method was employed through direct education and training involving the PKK women's group. The activities focused on socializing the processing of rice waste into economically valuable products such as rice husk charcoal briquettes and biosensitizers from rice straw. The results showed increased knowledge and skills among community members in converting waste into environmentally friendly and marketable alternative energy products. Utilizing rice waste not only reduces agricultural waste but also opens new economic opportunities sustainably and independently, strengthening family economic resilience and enhancing the ability to meet children's nutritional and healthcare needs. Thus, optimizing rice waste provides a strategic contribution to integrating environmental management and accelerating stunting reduction through local economic empowerment. Recommendations include strengthening community institutions, developing joint business units, and fostering collaboration between universities and local governments.

Hand hygiene is an essential step in preventing the transmission of infectious diseases, making the availability of safe and environmentally friendly hand soap an important necessity in daily sanitation practices. This community service activity aims to enhance students’ environmental literacy, technical skills, and ecological awareness through training on producing natural hand soap based on butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) extract, with the final product named Clitoria Nature. The program was implemented using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, which consists of four stages planning, action, observation, and reflection—through strategies including socialization, demonstration, and hands-on practice. The subjects of this activity were 32 students of Grade VIII Room 1 at MTsN 1 Palangka Raya City. The results showed an increase in students’ understanding of the benefits of natural ingredients, their ability to formulate liquid soap, and the development of behavior that favors the use of natural hygiene products. Theoretically, the anthocyanin and flavonoid content of butterfly pea flowers supports the antibacterial potential of the formulated soap. This program not only produced an environmentally friendly hand soap but also contributed to the formation of healthier and more sustainable sanitation behaviors.

Hypertension is a disease whose prevalence continues to increase and occurs frequently in the elderly. The severity of hypertension is often linked to non-adherence to medication consumption. The objective of this community service activity is to improve the knowledge and skills of the elderly and their caregivers regarding the use of herbal therapy as a reliable and effective complementary treatment for controlling blood pressure. The activity was conducted through health education and practical demonstrations involving 29 participants. The main instrument that used in the health education was a leaflet. The results of the pre- and post-activity assessment showed an average increase in knowledge scores regarding herbal therapy for blood pressure control. In conclusion, this community service activity successfully enhanced the health literacy and practical skills of the elderly in utilizing evidence-based herbal therapy to lower blood pressure. Further effort is needed to achieve comprehensive and self-managed blood pressure control in elderly.

The digital transformation of payment systems has become essential for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to improve transaction efficiency and expand market accessibility. This community service program was conducted to introduce and implement the use of QRIS through the Dana Bisnis application for four MSMEs located in the Makam Raja-Raja Imogiri tourism area Yogyakarta : Warung Wahyu, Warmindo Babe, Warung Pecel Bu Yani, and Warung Pecel Bu Elti. Initially, all MSMEs relied solely on cash transactions, leading to difficulties in financial recording and limited access to digital financial services. The program consisted of several stages, including on-site surveys, problem identification, explanation of digital payment benefits, training on QRIS registration and usage, and continuous assistance during the transition process. The results indicate a significant improvement in MSMEs’ understanding of digital payment systems and a gradual shift towards non-cash transactions. Evaluation findings show that approximately 60% of daily transactions were conducted via QRIS, and business owners reported benefits such as simplified bookkeeping, faster payment processing, and enhanced transaction security. This program demonstrates that QRIS-based digital payment systems can be effectively implemented in traditional MSMEs through proper mentoring and hands-on guidance. The initiative also plays a strategic role in promoting financial inclusion and strengthening MSME competitiveness in tourism areas. Continued efforts remain necessary, particularly in enhancing digital literacy and expanding access to supporting technology to ensure equitable adoption of digital payment systems.

This community service activity was carried out to increase students' understanding of the dangers of drug abuse and its impact on academic achievement and the future of the younger generation at SMK Negeri 1 Pagelaran. The problem of low student awareness and limited access to accurate information about drugs was the main background for this activity. The community service program was designed using interactive socialization and education methods that included direct counseling, educational video screenings, group discussions, and the provision of supporting media in the form of leaflets as a means of reinforcing the material. The results of the activity showed an increase in students' knowledge and understanding regarding the risks of drug abuse, particularly its impact on decreased learning concentration, physical and mental health disorders, and weakened motivation and academic achievement. In addition, students showed high enthusiasm during the activity and were able to identify internal and external factors that can encourage and prevent involvement in drug abuse. This activity made a positive contribution to the school as a preventive effort and became the basis for the development of a sustainable and more comprehensive drug prevention program.

This community service program was implemented to address the problem of the low quality of students' Quran reading at TPQ Al-Litfilah Nur, Situhiang Village, which was caused by the lack of implementation of a structured and sustainable tahsin learning method. This activity aims to improve students' Quran reading skills through training and mentoring using the Tilawati method combined with the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, so that the potential and resources of the community can be optimized. The program was implemented in stages, including mapping the initial conditions of students' and teachers' abilities, training TPQ teachers on the principles and techniques of the Tilawati method, mentoring the learning process in a classical and individual manner, and evaluating the development of students' reading skills. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the accuracy of makhraj, the application of basic tajwid, and the fluency of students' Quran reading. In addition, TPQ teachers experienced an increase in pedagogical competence and were able to apply the Tilawati method independently in teaching and learning activities. These findings indicate that strengthening community assets through targeted and participatory training can create meaningful and sustainable changes in improving the quality of Qur'an learning at the TPQ level.

In the era of globalization, university graduates are required to have the ability to implement knowledge in real practice, which is realized through the Field Work program. This study aims to evaluate the compliance of Task Force reporting at PT PLN (Persero) North Sumatra Main Distribution Unit (UID North Sumatra). The method used is a quantitative approach with K-Means Clustering. Compliance reporting data was obtained from internal company documents, which then went through the preprocessing and clustering stages using the K-Means algorithm, with the determination of the optimal cluster number through the Elbow and Silhouette methods. The K-Means clustering analysis results identified two groups of units with different levels of compliance. Cluster 2, consisting of UP3 Binjai and UP3 Sibolga, showed a higher and more consistent level of reporting compliance. In contrast, Cluster 1 (including UP2D, UP3 B. Barisan, UP3 L. Pakam, UP3 Medan, UP3 Medan Utara, UP3 Nias, UP3 P. Sidimpuan, UP3 P. Siantar, and UP3 Prapat) had a tendency for lower compliance. This finding indicates a difference in reporting consistency that affects the effectiveness of work safety supervision. The K-Means method is proven to help PLN management identify units with low compliance, allowing corrective actions to be prioritized appropriately.

The prevalence of hypertension in Jambi City has continued to increase over the past five years, including in the Simpang Kawat Community Health Center (Puskesmas Simpang Kawat). Meanwhile, the cost of hypertension care and treatment for the community is relatively high, especially if complications arise and are not covered by insurance, which can lead to catastrophic expenses that weaken households' economic conditions. This community service activity aims to provide education and outreach regarding hypertension and its impact on healthcare costs. Thirty people with hypertension in the Simpang Kawat Community Health Center (Puskesmas Simpang Kawat) participated in the activity. The core activities included providing information about hypertension and its consequences on healthcare costs, anti-hypertension exercises, outreach regarding the risk of catastrophic expenses, and explanations of various government support programs. The results showed that 80% of participants experienced a significant increase in knowledge, and there was a difference in knowledge levels between before and after the implementation of the Community Health Center (PPM) (p=0.000). The government and the Community Health Center are recommended to strengthen campaign efforts to encourage the community to adopt a healthy lifestyle and actively participate in health programs that can help reduce healthcare costs and avoid catastrophic expenses

Posyandu, as a form of community-based health efforts, plays a crucial role in improving maternal and child health. However, its implementation in the Mutiara Community Health Center (Puskesmas Mutiara) in Asahan Regency still faces various challenges, such as low cadre capacity, suboptimal service quality, and limited community participation. This community service activity aims to strengthen cadre capacity through Posyandu revitalization as an effort to improve the quality of basic health services. A total of 63 Posyandu cadres participated in the activities, which were implemented through counseling, education, and coaching using revised service standard guidelines. This program was implemented through four stages: preparation, implementation, analysis of results, and evaluation. Improvement in cadre knowledge was measured using pretests and posttests. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the level of knowledge of cadres, as seen in the change in assessment categories from the majority being in the "poor" category during the pretest to "sufficient" and "good" in the posttest. This indicates that the education and coaching provided were effective in improving cadres' understanding and skills. Increasing cadre capacity is expected to improve the quality of Posyandu services, increase public trust, and support efforts to reduce morbidity and mortality in the Mutiara Community Health Center's work area. Cross-sector collaboration and ongoing mentoring are needed to maintain the sustainability of Posyandu revitalization.

This community service activity aims to improve digital literacy and managerial skills of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through two training programs: "Optimizing Marketing Content Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications" and "Digital Financial Management." The program was implemented through several stages, including problem identification, training material development, hands-on training, mentoring, and evaluation using pre-test and post-test instruments to measure program effectiveness. Fifteen MSMEs from Prapatan Village, Balikpapan City, participated in the program. The evaluation results showed that the training significantly improved participants' understanding of the use of digital marketing and technology-based financial management. Prior to the training, most participants still had limited digital literacy and had not utilized technology for promotion or financial recording. After participating in the program, 73.3% of participants assessed the material as excellent and relevant to their business needs. This program provides a tangible contribution to the development of technology-based applied science while supporting community economic empowerment through the MSME digitalization process.  

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.

Village Community Institutions (LKD) play a strategic role in supporting village governance and the implementation of community-based development. However, various challenges remain for many LKDs, particularly in terms of institutional capacity, regulatory understanding, and collaboration among stakeholders. This community service activity aims to strengthen the capacity of the LKD of Pamboborang Village, Banggae Sub-District, Majene Regency, in supporting sustainable village development. The activity was conducted through interactive lectures focusing on improving understanding of institutional functions, strategic roles in planning and monitoring development, and the importance of synergy between the LKD, village government, and the community. Participants included LKD members, village officials, and local community representatives. The results showed an increase in participants’ understanding of the main duties and functions of LKDs, along with a growing collective awareness of the importance of local institutional roles in sustainable development. This activity serves as a tangible contribution to transforming village governance through institutional empowerment. In the future, follow-up actions such as continuous mentoring and practice-based training will be needed so that LKD institutional capacity can develop systematically and independently.

This study aims to improve the welfare of curly red chili farmers in Tanjung Seteko Village through the innovation of processing fresh chili into chili oil. The background of this research lies in the low added value of fresh chili and frequent price fluctuations that cause unstable farmer incomes. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving preparation, implementation, and evaluation stages, with purposive sampling covering farmers, farmer group members, housewives, and village officials. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. The results indicate that processing chili into chili oil can extend shelf life up to 1–2 months at room temperature and more than 6 months under refrigeration, reduce harvest losses by 30–40%, and significantly increase economic value compared to selling fresh chili. A single production process using 5 kg of curly red chili yields 16 liters of chili oil with an estimated selling price of IDR 1.500.000-2.000.000 per production cycle, showing that simple processing activities can provide substantial added value for farmers. Beyond economic benefits, this innovation strengthens community empowerment by improving processing skills, encouraging economic independence, promoting participation in value-added businesses, and reinforcing local economic resilience. The social impacts also include youth and women empowerment and broader opportunities for local product–based entrepreneurship. The study recommends continuous capacity development, digital marketing strategies, and ongoing mentoring to optimize farmer welfare. Therefore, processing curly red chili into chili oil is a strategic solution to enhance income, skills, and sustainable rural economic development.

Entrepreneurship training is crucial for enhancing students' understanding and motivation in facing the evolving business world. This community service activity aims to strengthen students' entrepreneurial knowledge and motivation through interactive discussions and business practice simulations. The methods used included pre- and post-tests to measure changes in knowledge and motivation among 30 participating students. The results showed a significant improvement in the cognitive aspect, with the average student knowledge score increasing from 3.5 to 8.3. Furthermore, the motivational aspect also experienced a significant increase, from an average of 25.43 to 43.36, indicating a positive impact of the applied learning model. Overall, this training proved effective in improving students' readiness to understand business concepts and fostering an internal drive for entrepreneurship. Therefore, the interactive discussion model is recommended as a strategy for strengthening entrepreneurship in higher education environments, to provide practical experience while simultaneously increasing students' motivation for entrepreneurship.

The digital era and the development of information technology have brought significant changes in the world of education, encouraging the adaptation of learning and guidance methods in a more flexible and efficient direction. One of the relevant and widely used platforms in the context of distance learning is Google Classroom. This PKM implementation method uses an interactive training and mentoring approach involving supervisors and students. Google Classroom optimization changes the paradigm of thesis guidance to a more structured, transparent, and adaptive process to the needs of the digital era. By making the most of its features, the quality and efficiency of the mentoring process can be significantly improved. In addition, the use of Google Classroom allows documentation of the guidance process to be carried out systematically, making it easier to monitor thesis progress and communication between lecturers and students. However, there are a number of challenges, especially related to limited access to technology, digital literacy, and limited direct interaction. Effective solutions include digital literacy training, the provision of additional communication channels, the use of features in a structured manner, and increased technology support so that the mentoring process

The transition toward Society 5.0 demands a workforce capable of integrating technological proficiency with strong human-centered soft skills. This community engagement program aims to enhance the digital mindset and soft skills of PKK women in Boja District, Kendal Regency through a structured mentoring model rooted in human-centered learning principles. Using a needs assessment, experiential training sessions, and group mentoring, the program focused on increasing participants’ abilities in digital literacy, communication, collaboration, creativity, and community-based leadership. The mentoring activities revealed significant improvements in participants’ understanding of basic digital functions, such as the use of smartphones for communication, information access, and household economic opportunities. Engagement in interactive sessions—such as role play, guided discussions, and problem-solving simulations—strengthened participants’ confidence, interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills. Furthermore, several participants demonstrated emerging leadership abilities, particularly in facilitating peer learning and supporting other members during digital practice activities. These findings align with recent literature emphasizing the effectiveness of contextual digital training and experiential adult learning in promoting behavioral change and improving community readiness for technological transformation. Overall, the program successfully enhanced the participants’ readiness to face the challenges of Society 5.0 by fostering digital mindset growth, essential soft skills development, and strengthened leadership capacity. The results indicate that human-centered mentoring can serve as a sustainable approach to empowering local communities and improving their competitiveness in the digital era.  

Solid Dwipantara is a micro, small, and medium enterprise engaged in the custom furniture business located in the Denpasar area. In terms of marketing, the partner has not yet optimally utilized digital technology and still relies on repeat orders, or in other words, orders that come mostly from customers who have used the partner's services before and also from direct recommendations from customers to potential new customers. For furniture design, the partner still uses manual methods by drawing designs on paper for the size and model of furniture desired by customers. This greatly affects the accuracy of the size and model after production because there may be differences between the final product and the initial design desired by the customer, so sometimes the finished product has to be redone. The partner also lacks understanding in utilizing digital technology to find and obtain the latest custom furniture models and designs that keep up with the times. The partner needs a digital marketing medium and assistance in utilizing digital technology to support the product design process