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Although MSMEs are crucial to the economy, the sustainability of non-franchise micro-enterprises is often hampered by suboptimal financial governance. Low utilization of financial information, lack of separation between personal and business finances, and unstructured cash flow management are challenges that can affect long-term business sustainability. This quantitative study aims to evaluate the impact of financial record keeping, capital planning, and cash cycle management on the sustainability of non-franchise micro-enterprises in Mekargalih Village, Garut Regency. Using a survey method and saturated sampling technique, data from 70 business owners were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results of the study indicate that financial record keeping does not have a significant impact on business sustainability, indicating that recording activities are still administrative in nature and have not been optimally utilized as a basis for business decision-making. Conversely, capital planning and cash cycle management have been shown to have a positive and significant impact on business sustainability. Business owners who are able to plan capital needs and maintain smooth cash flow tend to be more able to maintain the stability of their business operations. Simultaneously, these three variables contribute 45.2% to business sustainability. This finding confirms that the ability to allocate capital andKeywords: business continuity; financial records; capital planning; cash cycle; micro-enterprises.

This community service program aimed to promote a community-based environmental care movement through the planting of productive trees in Meunasah Panggoi Village, Muara Dua District, Lhokseumawe City. The program was implemented over four weeks using a Community-Based Participatory (CBP) approach, actively involving local residents in the planning, observation, seedling procurement, tree planting, and initial maintenance stages. The observation results indicated that vegetation cover in the village was still limited, highlighting the need for sustainable greening efforts. A total of 25 productive trees, including mango, longan, coconut, guava, and avocado, were successfully planted at several strategic locations. The activity involved village officials, youth groups, and community members, thereby strengthening public participation in environmental conservation. The program not only increased vegetation cover but also reinforced the spirit of mutual cooperation, enhanced collective awareness of environmental preservation, and encouraged the productive use of available land. The productive trees are expected to provide long-term ecological, social, and economic benefits by improving environmental quality and generating harvests that can be utilized by the community. Therefore, community-based greening represents an effective strategy for supporting sustainable environmental development at the village level.

Multi Sari MSME, located in Pangkalan Batang Village, Bengkalis Regency, produces traditional local products such as fish crackers, shrimp crackers, and sago crackers. Despite having quality products, legal business permits, halal certification, and stable raw material availability, the enterprise still faced limitations in digital marketing practices, resulting in a limited market reach. This community service program aimed to improve the marketing capacity of the MSME through the implementation of digital marketing strategies. The methods employed included SWOT and STP analyses, Google Business Profile development, social media management, content calendar preparation, promotional content creation, and marketplace utilization. The program also involved mentoring and training activities to enhance the partner’s understanding of digital marketing tools and techniques. The results showed significant improvements in the partner’s knowledge and skills in utilizing digital platforms for marketing purposes. Furthermore, Multi Sari MSME now possesses more structured digital marketing channels, increasing product visibility and creating opportunities to reach a broader market. Therefore, digital marketing has proven to be an effective strategy for enhancing MSME competitiveness, business sustainability, and market expansion in the digital era.

Complications of Diabetes Mellitus often arise and without being realized have developed to cause acute and chronic complications that make it difficult for DM sufferers to maintain their condition and will affect the condition of DM sufferers that impact the quality of life of sufferers. Consuming too many carbohydrates causes insulin in the body to work extra, so that the insulin's ability to work in the body will be reduced, which can cause blood sugar to rise. Nutritional therapy can be done by replacing carbohydrate intake with tubers that are low in glucose levels, one of which is Ganyong and pharmacological therapy through herbal medicines, one of which is sentalo leaf tea which is easily obtained and inexpensive. The objectives of this community service activity are to improve the knowledge, skills and quality of service of partners in the implementation of family posyandu related to DM. The method used is empowering posyandu groups through educational activities and training. The results of this activity show an increase in knowledge and skills of partners before and after the community service activity was carried out. And an increase in visits to the posyandu after the implementation of PMT using ganyong flour as the raw material.

Artikel pengabdian ini menyajikan program partisipatif yang mengintegrasikan pengelolaan sampah rumah tangga dan kebun hidroponik untuk meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan di Desa Betro. Program dirancang berdasarkan kondisi awal berupa kebiasaan membuang sampah campur, belum optimalnya pemanfaatan sampah organik, serta masih terbatasnya pemanfaatan pekarangan rumah. Kegiatan dilaksanakan melalui analisis situasi, sosialisasi 3R, pelatihan pemilahan sampah dan pengomposan sederhana, pembuatan demplot hidroponik, serta pendampingan kader. Pendekatan yang digunakan ialah participatory action dan edukasi berbasis komunitas dengan melibatkan unsur PKK, karang taruna, dan perangkat desa. Hasil program menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman warga tentang pengelolaan sampah, munculnya kebiasaan memilah sampah dari rumah, terbentuknya titik kumpul sampah anorganik yang bernilai jual, serta pemanfaatan kebun hidroponik sebagai media belajar lingkungan dan sumber sayur rumah tangga. Integrasi kedua program mendorong perubahan perilaku yang lebih nyata, terukur, dan berkelanjutan.

Daun kelor (Moringa oleifera) merupakan tanaman lokal yang kaya protein, vitamin, dan mineral, serta berpotensi mendukung pemenuhan gizi anak apabila diolah dalam bentuk yang lebih diterima. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan masyarakat melalui inovasi pemanfaatan daun kelor (Moringa oleifera) berbasis data empiris masyarakat sebagai permen pendukung gizi anak. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Desa Tinelo, Kabupaten Bone Bolango, Provinsi Gorontalo, dengan sasaran ibu yang memiliki anak usia 5–12 tahun. Tahap awal dilakukan pengumpulan data empiris melalui wawancara semi-terstruktur untuk mengidentifikasi pola pemanfaatan daun kelor dan tingkat penerimaan anak. Selanjutnya dilakukan kegiatan edukasi mengenai manfaat gizi daun kelor serta pendampingan pembuatan permen herbal kelor sebagai inovasi pengolahan pangan berbasis kearifan lokal. Evaluasi kegiatan dilakukan secara deskriptif dengan membandingkan kondisi pra dan pasca kegiatan terhadap perubahan pengetahuan, sikap, dan penerimaan masyarakat. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman ibu terhadap manfaat gizi daun kelor, dukungan terhadap inovasi pengolahan, penerimaan anak terhadap konsumsi kelor, partisipasi aktif masyarakat, serta minat untuk mengolah daun kelor secara mandiri. Kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan pemberdayaan berbasis data empiris dan inovasi pangan lokal efektif dalam meningkatkan pemanfaatan daun kelor sebagai pendukung gizi anak.

The Baduy community in Kanekes Village has economic potential based on traditional crafts with high cultural value, such as weaving and woven fabrics. However, the management of craft businesses is still carried out in a simple manner without a structured human resource (HR) management system. Problems faced include the lack of a clear division of tasks, inefficient production processes, and limited marketing strategies. These conditions hamper the optimal development of craft businesses. This community service activity aims to strengthen human resource management based on local wisdom in order to increase the capacity of traditional craft businesses in the Baduy community. The solution offered is training and mentoring on simple business management adapted to traditional values. Activities include socializing the importance of HR management, training on the division of labor within groups, improving production skills, and developing marketing strategies that respect local wisdom. The implementation method uses a participatory approach through the stages of preparation, training, mentoring, evaluation, and program sustainability. The community is actively involved in every stage of the activity to ensure the program's suitability to local socio-cultural conditions. This activity results in increased human resource capacity in craft business management, the establishment of a more organized work system, and an increased economic value of craft products. In addition, this activity is expected to produce a community empowerment model based on local wisdom and scientific publications in community service journals.

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang dihadapi petani di Desa Sawit, Kabupaten Magelang, seperti meningkatnya biaya produksi, kesulitan pengendalian hama, dan degradasi lingkungan akibat penggunaan bahan kimia sintetis yang berlebihan. Program ini memperkenalkan Biosaka, sebuah teknologi pertanian inovatif yang memanfaatkan rumput dan dedaunan lokal untuk menghasilkan larutan elisitor yang mampu meningkatkan ketahanan dan pertumbuhan tanaman. Melalui pelatihan partisipatif dan praktik langsung, para petani diajarkan prinsip, proses pembuatan, dan metode aplikasi Biosaka. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman dan keterampilan petani, dengan 85% peserta berhasil memproduksi dan mengaplikasikan Biosaka secara mandiri. Inisiatif ini berkontribusi dalam mengurangi ketergantungan pada input sintetis, menurunkan biaya produksi, mendorong keberlanjutan lingkungan, serta menumbuhkan kesadaran akan pentingnya menjaga kelestarian alam di kalangan petani.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of chips in Pugeran Village, Gondang District, Mojokerto Regency face structural obstacles in the form of limited internal governance and weak market penetration. Around 80% of business actors are still managed conventionally, triggering production inefficiencies and a lack of mastery of persuasive marketing language on packaging. This community service activity aims to reconstruct an effective division of labor based on HR governance mindset, build the capacity of practical skills in packaging copywriting and digital media, and change business behavior from conventional reactive to strategic proactive. The program is implemented with an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach through three main intervention stages, namely diagnosis and reconstruction of MSDM, co-creation and marketing language assistance, and the adoption of proactive behavior through coaching and market simulation. The results showed a significant socio-economic transformation, characterized by the implementation of labor division SOPs that increased production efficiency by 18%, as well as the adoption of new packaging and persuasive copywriting techniques that expanded market reach beyond the region and increased average turnover by 22% in two months. In addition, a new social institution was formed in the form of the "Prosperous Pugeran Chips Craftsmen Association" and the emergence of young local leaders as agents of the program's sustainability.

Street names are a vital public information tool that helps people identify locations, find addresses, and reinforce the identity of a region. The availability of street names also supports the effectiveness of administrative services, community mobility, and emergency service access. Srigonco Village, Bantur District, Malang Regency, still faces a lack of street names, making it difficult for residents and visitors to find specific addresses. Based on this situation, students from the 14th Community Service Program (KKN-T) at Raden Rahmat Islamic University (Unira) Malang implemented a community service program involving mapping and installing street names at several strategic locations in the village. The implementation method included field observation, street name data collection, coordination with village officials, design and production, and installation of the street names. This program aims to improve access to location information, clarify regional identity, and support orderly village administration. The results of the activity indicate that the presence of street names provides tangible benefits to the community, particularly in facilitating address searches, improving environmental order, and helping visitors to identify Srigonco Village more easily and effectively.

Community service activities with the theme "My Home is My First Madrasah" were held on September 20, 2025 in Tarowang Village, South Galesong District, Takalar Regency. This activity aims to provide education to the community, especially parents and children, regarding the importance of the role of the family as the first and primary educational institution in the formation of children's character. The activity methods used were educational lectures, discussions, and question and answer sessions which took place from 08.30 to 12.30 WITA. The results of the activity showed that participants gained a better understanding of the importance of parental role models, the habituation of religious values, effective communication within the family, and the importance of maintaining a clean home environment as part of children's character education. The enthusiasm of the participants was seen through active participation in the discussion and question and answer sessions. This activity had a positive impact in the form of increased parental awareness in implementing good parenting patterns, the formation of positive habits in the family, and increased public concern for a clean and harmonious environment. Thus, the "My Home, My First Madrasah" outreach program is expected to be the first step in developing a generation with noble character, religious character, and responsibility in family and community life.

This community service activity is motivated by the increasing volume of household plastic waste that has not been optimally managed, thus potentially polluting the environment. Utilizing inorganic waste, especially used plastic bottles, as a planting medium is a simple solution to reduce pollution while increasing community creativity. This activity aims to increase community knowledge and skills in utilizing used plastic bottles as a useful and economically valuable planting medium container. The Women Farmers Group (KWT) participated in this activity on May 1, 2026 in Gempol Sari Village, Sepatan Timur District, Tangerang Regency, Banten Province. Participatory Action Research (PAR) strategies were used to carry out implementation techniques, which included socialization, training, direct practice, mentoring, and assessment. Pre- and post-activity tests were given and evaluated using Paired Sample T-Tests to assess the activity. After participating in the training, the level of participant understanding increased, in accordance with the results of the activity. Participants' knowledge increased significantly through this exercise, as indicated by a significant increase in their average post-test score from 92.86 to 78.57 (p < 0.05). In addition, participants were able to independently practice making simple planting media from used plastic bottles. This activity has positive implications for increasing environmental awareness and community creativity, as well as supporting economic empowerment and sustainable environmental management efforts.

This community service activity is motivated by the increasing volume of household plastic waste that has not been optimally managed, thus potentially polluting the environment. Utilizing inorganic waste, especially used plastic bottles, as a planting medium is a simple solution to reduce pollution while increasing community creativity. This activity aims to increase community knowledge and skills in utilizing used plastic bottles as a useful and economically valuable planting medium container. The Women Farmers Group (KWT) participated in this activity on May 1, 2026 in Gempol Sari Village, Sepatan Timur District, Tangerang Regency, Banten Province. Participatory Action Research (PAR) strategies were used to carry out implementation techniques, which included socialization, training, direct practice, mentoring, and assessment. Pre- and post-activity tests were given and evaluated using Paired Sample T-Tests to assess the activity. After participating in the training, the level of participant understanding increased, in accordance with the results of the activity. Participants' knowledge increased significantly through this exercise, as indicated by a significant increase in their average post-test score from 92.86 to 78.57 (p < 0.05). In addition, participants were able to independently practice making simple planting media from used plastic bottles. This activity has positive implications for increasing environmental awareness and community creativity, as well as supporting economic empowerment and sustainable environmental management efforts.

Raining on the preparation of financial statements based on the Financial Accounting Standards for Micro, Small, and Medium Entities (SAK EMKM) for the management of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) is one of the community service programs aimed at improving the ability of BUMDes administrators in preparing financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards. In this activity, SAK EMKM serves as a guideline in preparing more transparent and accountable financial reports. This program is expected to provide a positive impact on village financial management while strengthening the performance of BUMDes in carrying out its role as a driver of the village economy. The activity was implemented through a practical approach involving BUMDes administrators directly. The training was complemented with simulations and case studies to help participants better understand the process of preparing financial statements based on SAK EMKM. In addition, this training also aimed to increase the awareness of BUMDes administrators regarding the importance of accountability and transparency in financial management as part of efforts to achieve good village governance.

Penggunaan obat yang kurang tepat selama ibadah puasa masih menjadi permasalahan di masyarakat akibat keterbatasan pemahaman mengenai penyesuaian jadwal minum obat. Desa Banjarwati yang terletak di Kecamatan Paciran merupakan wilayah yang masih memerlukan peningkatan edukasi kesehatan, khususnya terkait penggunaan obat saat berpuasa. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada tanggal 30 Januari 2026 di Apotek Tiara Farma, Desa Banjarwati, Kecamatan Paciran, Kabupaten Lamongan. Metode yang digunakan berupa penyuluhan secara langsung melalui presentasi interaktif, diskusi, serta penggunaan media edukasi berupa leaflet dan poster. Evaluasi dilakukan menggunakan pretest dan posttest untuk mengukur peningkatan pengetahuan peserta. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan rata-rata nilai pengetahuan dari 72,94 sebelum penyuluhan menjadi 92,94 setelah penyuluhan, dan analisis statistik menunjukkan nilai signifikansi p < 0,001 yang menandakan adanya perbedaan bermakna.

Hypertension is a condition where blood pressure increases above normal limits as indicated by systolic and diastolic values ​​during examination. In Karanglangit Village, the community's low level of knowledge regarding risk factors, prevention and treatment of hypertension is an obstacle in controlling this disease. This service activity aims to increase public understanding so that they are able to implement efforts to prevent and manage hypertension independently. The method used is direct counseling with the help of presentation media and educational posters. The activity stages include completing a pre-test, providing material about hypertension, an interactive discussion session, and a post-test. The activity was carried out in January 2026 at the Karanglangit Village Hall, Lamongan District, with 26 PKK women participating. The results show an increase in participants' knowledge, marked by an increase in the average score from 76.92% in the pre-test to 100% in the post-test. The paired t-test showed a significant difference before and after the counseling (p<0.001), so that the activity was considered effective in increasing community knowledge. Apart from that, participants also better understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular check-ups, and compliance in maintaining stable blood pressure.

Kemuning Lor Village, Jember Regency, has significant potential in the agricultural and livestock sectors; however, the utilization of agricultural, livestock, and household waste remains suboptimal. Waste such as rice straw, animal manure, and household refuse is generally not processed effectively, leading to environmental pollution and the loss of potential economic value.

The problem of stunting is still a serious issue in health development in Indonesia because it has an impact on the quality of human resources. This study aims to analyze the efforts of the Pagomogo Village Government in handling stunting. The research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Informants were determined using purposive sampling consisting of village governments, health workers, cadres, and the community. The results of the study show that the village government has implemented various programs, such as Supplementary Feeding (PMT), strengthening Human Development Cadres (KPM), improving services through community institutions, and sanitation development. However, the implementation of the program has not been optimal because it is still constrained by economic factors, low public awareness, limited counseling, and access to clean water. This study concludes that the main problem does not lie in the availability of programs, but in the implementation and sustainability aspects. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen community empowerment, improve education, and evaluate results-based programs.

This study is motivated by the importance of preserving local wisdom amid the flow of modernization that influences community life, particularly in the tradition of Ramadan Sahur Patrol in Kademangan Village, Pagelaran District, Malang Regency. This research aims to describe the implementation of the sahur patrol, identify the local wisdom values embedded within it, and analyze community responses to the tradition. The method used is qualitative with a cultural anthropology approach and a descriptive research design. Data were collected through interviews and documentation involving purposively selected informants, including community leaders, patrol participants, and local government officials. Data analysis was conducted using an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the sahur patrol is carried out in a structured manner by utilizing traditional musical instruments, involving cross-generational participation, and being integrated with the community’s religious activities. This tradition contains religious, social, educational, cultural, mutual cooperation, togetherness, and responsibility values. In addition, the community shows a highly positive response through active participation and support for the sustainability of the tradition. The implications of this study emphasize that the sahur patrol plays an important role as a medium for cultural preservation, strengthening social solidarity, and forming collective identity and character within the community.

Legal aid services play a crucial role in ensuring access to justice for the community, particularly for vulnerable groups and underprivileged communities in villages and sub-districts. However, limited legal knowledge and the lack of legal assistance in rural areas often lead to various legal issues being unresolved effectively. This community service activity was carried out with the aim of improving the capacity of village/sub-district officials and the community through paralegal training at Legal Aid Posts (Posbakum) in North Sumatra. The activity method was carried out using a participatory approach through legal counseling, paralegal skills training, simple case handling simulations, and interactive discussions. The results showed that the training was able to improve participants' understanding of basic legal knowledge, mediation techniques, out-of-court dispute resolution, and procedures for providing legal aid to underprivileged communities. In addition, this activity also helped increase public legal awareness and strengthen the existence of village/sub-district Posbakum as a community-based legal service medium. Therefore, paralegal training is one of the strategic efforts to expand access to justice in North Sumatra.