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This community service program aims to enhance the smart communication skills of young learners at SD Muhammadiyah 5 and 11 Banjarmasin through structured educational socialization and mentoring activities. The program was initiated in response to the low level of awareness among elementary school students regarding the importance of effective communication in supporting academic development and interpersonal relationships. The implementation consisted of several stages, including interactive socialization sessions, practical communication exercises, group discussions, and ice-breaking activities designed to build confidence and engagement. Evaluation results showed a notable improvement in students’ speaking, listening, and peer interaction abilities. Students demonstrated clearer articulation, better turn-taking in conversations, and increased willingness to participate in class activities. In addition, positive behavioral changes were observed, including improved self-confidence and more respectful communication patterns. These outcomes indicate that the smart communication-based character education approach is effective in strengthening students’ social and emotional development, particularly in early education environments. Overall, this program proves that targeted communication training can play a crucial role in fostering essential life skills among elementary school students.

Background: Indonesia, as an agrarian country, has a large workforce engaged in physically demanding activities that increase the risk of myofascial pain. The prevalence of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in the upper trapezius muscle in Indonesia reaches 40% annually, with a higher rate in women. This condition often causes complaints in the neck, shoulders, and lower back, leading to a decline in quality of life. Various management strategies exist, but many are less effective in the long term and carry potential side effects. Lidocaine, as a local anesthetic, offers an alternative therapy due to its simple procedure, affordable cost, rapid effect, and good safety profile; therefore, its effectiveness in managing myofascial pain needs to be evaluated. Methods: This study was an observational research with a prospective cohort design conducted at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital. Patients with myofascial pain who received lidocaine injections were followed for 4 weeks, and pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) to assess the relationship between lidocaine administration and pain reduction. Results: The study showed that lidocaine injection was effective in significantly reducing myofascial pain. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test produced negative Z values with p = 0.000 (<0.05) for all comparisons from pretest to the fourth week. The Friedman test also indicated significant differences between weeks (χ² = 9.731; p = 0.021), with optimal pain reduction observed in the second week. Although lidocaine provided significant analgesic effects, its effectiveness tended to decrease in subsequent weeks, indicating a short-term effect that should be combined with other interventions for sustained outcomes. Conclusion: Lidocaine injection proved effective in reducing pain among patients with myofascial pain syndrome, with the most optimal reduction occurring in the second week after therapy. The dominant factors influencing the outcomes were the relatively short duration of lidocaine’s action and individual variability in response. This implies that lidocaine can be used as an effective initial therapy, but should be combined with other interventions such as physiotherapy or activity modification to achieve more stable and sustainable pain management.

Prayer (shalat) is the central act of worship in Islam and holds a fundamental role in nurturing the spiritual life of Muslims. However, in practice, challenges often arise within society, particularly regarding the accuracy of recitations, movements, and the cohesiveness of congregational prayer. Thus, the urgency of understanding correct fiqh shalat remains crucial to ensure the quality of worship and strengthen ukhuwah islamiyah (Islamic brotherhood). In response to this need, students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, through the National Community Service Program (KKN) in Surabaya, organized a community engagement activity under the theme of Kemuhammadiyahan, namely a congregational prayer competition involving members of ‘Aisyiyah. The aim of this activity was to internalize Muhammadiyah values, enhance the understanding of fiqh shalat according to Islamic teachings, and foster a spirit of togetherness through an educational and participatory approach. The competition was assessed based on prayer movements, recitations, and group cohesiveness. The results revealed active participation and high enthusiasm from the participants, who not only competed but also learned to improve the quality of their worship. This activity successfully created a positive religious atmosphere, strengthened bonds among community members, and affirmed the role of KKN as a medium of community service that integrates religious education, Islamic propagation (dakwah), and spiritual development rooted in progressive Islamic values.

This community engagement activity aims to introduce and promote Es Pisang Ijo, a traditional culinary delight from Makassar, to the mothers of Aisyiyah Ranting Suterejo in Surabaya. The program was implemented through the National KKN-Dik collaboration between Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar and Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya. The method applied was a field study involving several stages—explanation, demonstration, and direct hands-on practice. The activity received a highly positive response, as participants were actively involved in every phase, showing enthusiasm and curiosity. The outcomes of this activity include improved culinary skills, strengthened cultural awareness, and the creation of new opportunities for micro-enterprise development rooted in traditional cuisine. Additionally, this program enhanced cross-cultural communication and strengthened social solidarity among Aisyiyah members. Es Pisang Ijo thus represents not only a dessert but also a symbol of togetherness, women’s empowerment, and cultural preservation. This initiative reaffirms Aisyiyah’s role as an empowered women’s community that contributes to economic independence and cultural resilience through traditional culinary innovation as a medium of empowerment and community development.

Critical thinking ability is one of the important competencies that students must possess in biology learning. This research aims to develop Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Student Worksheets to train students' critical thinking skills in Plant Anatomy courses. This research uses the Research and Development method with a simplified 4-D model consisting of three stages: Define, Design, and Develop. The research subjects were second-semester Biology Education Study Program students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu. Research instruments included media and material expert validation sheets, as well as student response questionnaires. Validation was conducted by one media expert and one material expert, then tested on 5 students (limited trial) and 22 students (extensive trial). Validation results showed that the student worksheets received a "very valid" category with 86% from media experts and 88% from material experts. Practicality tests showed "very practical" results with 89% in limited trials and 91% in extensive trials. The developed student worksheets contained contextual problem scenarios, systematic PBL stages, and critical discussion questions that encourage students to analyze, evaluate, and conclude based on empirical data. This research concludes that PBL-based student worksheets are feasible to use as learning media to train students' critical thinking skills in Plant Anatomy courses.

Ensuring the delivery of high-quality public services within educational institutions is a critical factor for sustaining student satisfaction, institutional reputation, and overall organizational credibility. Service quality in higher education is often multidimensional and subjective, making its evaluation a challenging process. To address this complexity, the present study integrates the traditional Servqual model with fuzzy logic in order to handle the uncertainty and vagueness associated with human perceptions. The Servqual framework emphasizes five core dimensions of service quality, namely tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, which together provide a comprehensive understanding of institutional service performance. The research was conducted at ITESA Muhammadiyah Semarang, where data collection was carried out through structured questionnaires designed to measure both student expectations and actual perceptions regarding institutional services. In order to capture the imprecise nature of these responses, three types of fuzzy numbers—triangular, trapezoidal, and shoulder fuzzy numbers—were applied to convert the linguistic assessments into measurable values. Subsequently, fuzzy gap analysis was performed to evaluate the discrepancy between expectations and perceptions across the five Servqual dimensions. The results of this analysis highlight that the integration of fuzzy logic into the Servqual model provides a more nuanced and flexible framework for assessing service quality compared to the conventional approach. It reduces the ambiguity in interpreting survey responses, thereby yielding more reliable insights into areas where service performance falls short of expectations. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that each dimension contributes differently to overall satisfaction, with responsiveness and assurance emerging as critical aspects requiring attention. In conclusion, the fuzzy-based Servqual model offers a robust methodological advancement in evaluating service quality within educational settings. The findings not only inform institutional leaders about current performance gaps but also provide actionable insights for continuous quality enhancement, policy formulation, and strategic decision-making to strengthen institutional competitiveness and credibility.

This community service activity aims to increase the capacity of disaster archival document management and strengthen financial governance within the Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center (MDMC) in Palangka Raya City. Orderly, systematic, and accountable archive management is a crucial factor in supporting a rapid, precise, and coordinated disaster response. Furthermore, transparent and efficient financial governance is the foundation for program sustainability and public trust in the organization. This training program is designed to provide MDMC administrators and volunteers with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, procedures, and best practices in disaster archive management and organizational finances. The implementation method includes presentations through interactive lectures combined with group discussions to identify real-world problems and solutions. Participants also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on practice, such as compiling disaster archival documents, managing archive databases, and creating simple financial reports in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards. Furthermore, this training introduces national regulations related to archiving and data protection, ensuring that practices are aligned with statutory provisions. The results of the training demonstrated an increased understanding of the participants regarding the importance of archive management and financial governance, as evidenced by their ability to systematically organize documents and present accountable financial reports. It is hoped that, after the training, participants will be able to consistently apply these principles in MDMC's operational activities. This will create a well-organized documentation system, accountable financial management, and an MDMC institution that is increasingly professional, effective, and responsive to community needs in emergency situations. This activity is a strategic step to strengthen MDMC's role as the vanguard in disaster management at the local and national levels.

This community service activity aims to increase the capacity of disaster archival document management and strengthen financial governance within the Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center (MDMC) in Palangka Raya City. Orderly, systematic, and accountable archive management is a crucial factor in supporting a rapid, precise, and coordinated disaster response. Furthermore, transparent and efficient financial governance is the foundation for program sustainability and public trust in the organization. This training program is designed to provide MDMC administrators and volunteers with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, procedures, and best practices in disaster archive management and organizational finances. The implementation method includes presentations through interactive lectures combined with group discussions to identify real-world problems and solutions. Participants also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on practice, such as compiling disaster archival documents, managing archive databases, and creating simple financial reports in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards. Furthermore, this training introduces national regulations related to archiving and data protection, ensuring that practices are aligned with statutory provisions. The results of the training demonstrated an increased understanding of the participants regarding the importance of archive management and financial governance, as evidenced by their ability to systematically organize documents and present accountable financial reports. It is hoped that, after the training, participants will be able to consistently apply these principles in MDMC's operational activities. This will create a well-organized documentation system, accountable financial management, and an MDMC institution that is increasingly professional, effective, and responsive to community needs in emergency situations. This activity is a strategic step to strengthen MDMC's role as the vanguard in disaster management at the local and national levels.

This qualitative case study investigated the factors and impacts of English language learning anxiety among students at SMP Muhammadiyah Tanjungpinang. The research focused on students from the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades during the academic year 2024/2025. A total of 32 students across all grade levels were involved in the study. The researchers initially conducted classroom observations to identify students who exhibited signs of anxiety during English lessons. Based on these observations, eleven students were selected as participants for semi-structured interviews and more detailed classroom observations. The research aimed to explore how anxiety manifests in the classroom and how it affects students' language acquisition in a unique socio-educational environment. The data collected through interviews and observations were analyzed qualitatively by interpreting students’ responses and behavioral patterns in class. The findings revealed that three primary types of language anxiety—Communication Apprehension, Test Anxiety, and Fear of Negative Evaluation—were commonly experienced by the students. These forms of anxiety were often interconnected, compounding the emotional barriers students faced in English learning. One of the key contributing factors was the students’ fear of peer ridicule, especially within a tightly bonded student community. Many of the participants were affiliated with orphanages connected to the school, which created a unique emotional and social environment. This setting, while supportive in many ways, also contributed to heightened sensitivity to peer judgment and a strong fear of making mistakes. As a result, the affective filter among these students was notably high, significantly hindering their willingness to participate and ultimately affecting their English language acquisition.

This study aims to describe the literary reception analysis of the monologue drama “Prodo Imitatito” by Arthur S. Nalan using a literary reception approach. Literary reception is a literary genre that examines literary texts by considering the reader as the giver of the response. This research refers to the understanding and assessment given by the audience to literary works. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method, which describes and describes the subject or object of a study that raises the facts found in the research studied. The data in this study are the answers (receptions) of the audience contained in the questionnaire list. The data source in this research is the questions contained in the research questionnaire. Informants/subjects of research are all individuals who are the source of data collection, in this case, students of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program at Muhammadiyah Purworejo University. The monologue “Prodo Imitatio” tells the story of a middle-aged man who has been spoiled and lazy to study since childhood. After failing to get a bachelor's degree, he is ashamed and ends up running a business of buying and selling fake degrees at the fictitious institution “University of Zuzulapan” to fulfill his social ambitions. The results showed that this literary reception study succeeded in bringing the audience and readers into the storyline.

This community service activity aimed to enhance students' technical skills in database management using XAMPP, an open-source platform that integrates Apache, MySQL, PHP, and phpMyAdmin. The program was implemented through a hands-on training approach based on experiential learning, allowing participants to practice installation, configuration, and database management independently. The results showed a significant improvement in students' understanding of database concepts and their ability to operate XAMPP effectively. Beyond technical competencies, the program also fostered behavioral changes, increased technological awareness, and the emergence of local leaders among the participants. This initiative is expected to contribute to the development of a more adaptive and collaborative learning culture in response to advancements in information technology.

This study aims to analyze the use of the representative documentary Jalanan produced in 2013 as a learning medium in Pancasila education subject through the Piloting a Constructive Feedback (PCF) approach for tenth-grade students at SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Paciran. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, with data collected through observation, closed and open questionnaires, and informal interviews. The results indicate that the documentary effectively facilitates students’ understanding of Pancasila values, particularly social justice, humanity, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. The implementation of the PCF model encourages active student engagement in providing feedback, critical thinking, and reflecting on the meaning of the film both personally and socially. Student responses revealed an increase in empathy and awareness of social issues that were previously underappreciated. This study confirms that social-reality-based documentary media can serve as a contextual learning alternative relevant to the characteristics of Generation Z and Alpha, and is effective in strengthening value-based learning in Pancasila Education.

This study aims to describe the development of a deep learning-based learning model to improve the speaking skills of students at SMP Muhammadiyah Purworejo. This study uses research and development with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The research location was at SMP Muhammadiyah Purworejo in the 2024/2025 Academic Year for class VIII students with a population selection of class VIII students. Meanwhile, the research sample with a purposive sampling technique was 30 students representing diverse speaking abilities. Data were collected through tests, questionnaires, and observations. The test measures speaking skills, the questionnaire collects student responses, and the observation sheet observes the activities of teachers and students during the learning process. Interactive methods were used to analyze the data. The results showed an increase of 11.3 points in pretest data of 28.9 and posttest of 40.2. In addition, the questionnaire and observation showed that both teachers and students showed positive responses to the application of the deep learning model. Therefore, it can be concluded that students of Muhammadiyah Purworejo Middle School can acquire better speaking skills with this model.

This study aims to analyze the need for a website-based high-level thinking ability response text teaching module. This study is a type of qualitative research that focuses on the analysis of the need for a website-based high-level thinking ability response text teaching module at the junior high school level. The study was conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Kanor and MTs Muhammadiyah 1 Banjaranyar in January 2025 with 48 seventh grade students as research subjects. The results of the study indicate that the need for a website-based high-level thinking ability response text teaching module is very much needed by respondents or students. The findings of the integration are considered capable of providing an innovative and substantive learning experience.

The purpose of this research is to create e-module teaching materials with a discovery learning approach on the topic of oxidation-reduction reactions. These materials will be assessed for validity, practicality, and effectiveness in educational settings. This research uses the assurance development model which includes student character analysis, identification of learning objectives, selection of appropriate methods, media, and materials, utilization of media and materials in the learning process, active involvement of students, and evaluation phase. The e-module has successfully undergone a rigorous validation process conducted by a panel of validators and respected experts in the field. In addition, it has been thoroughly field tested to ensure that the resulting e-module is valid and effective, as well as practical in its application. The results showed that: 1) the assessment of media validity by media and material experts is included in the very valid category; 2) at the field trial stage involving 17 students of class X MIA 1 SMA Muhammadiyah Maumere, the class completeness rate was 81.3%. In addition, the electronic module (e-module) has been found to have a beneficial effect on student learning outcomes. Based on the descriptive analysis results, it can be concluded that the average student learning completeness rate is 87%. This indicates that e-modules used in an educational setting can be considered effective. The e-modules received positive responses from both students and teachers, indicating their practicality.