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Vocational high school graduates are expected to master not only technical competencies but also interpersonal skills that support their readiness for the workplace. Field observations at SMK Pasundan 1 Bandung indicate that students in the Online Business and Retail (Bisnis Daring dan Ritel) program still show a low level of assertive communication, evidenced by their difficulty in expressing opinions confidently, refusing requests politely, and handling direct interaction with customers. This community service program (Program Kemitraan Masyarakat/PKM) was designed to develop students' assertive communication skills through the role-play method. The program consists of five stages: needs analysis, development of training materials and role-play scenarios, training and practice, evaluation and feedback, and continued mentoring. Students are placed in simulated roles such as seller, buyer, and observer in scenarios involving customer service, complaint handling, price negotiation, and teamwork. The information-dissemination approach combines material delivery, discussion, hands-on practice, and technical guidance. The program is expected to increase students' understanding of assertive communication concepts, strengthen their interpersonal communication skills, and provide an applied learning experience relevant to the demands of the retail and customer-service industry. The expected output of this activity is a scientific article published in a nationally accredited (Sinta) journal.

Low courage in arguing and high communication apprehension often become major obstacles for high school students when facing academic presentations. This Community Service (PkM) program aims to strengthen students' communicative rhetoric skills and public speaking abilities at SMA Negeri 11 Makassar. Based on a needs assessment, partner students need techniques for persuasive public speaking, self-evaluation tools for their communication performance, and strategies for managing mental anxiety. The program was carried out through a practice-based reflective workshop involving 25 students from the school's intra-organizational board. Quantitative evaluation results showed a significant improvement in students' speaking competence, with the average score increasing from 58.4 (pre-test) to 86.2 (post-test). This result recorded an increase in the score difference by 27.8 points, which is equivalent to a competence growth of 47.6%, with the students' classical completeness rate reaching 92%. Qualitatively, observations and interviews confirmed changes in students' speaking behavior, which became more organized, expressive, and varied, and they were able to reduce anxiety independently. A tangible output of this activity is the Pocket Guide for Practical Public Speaking Based on Reflective Practice for partner students.

This community service article discusses the Student Creativity Program (PKM) Workshop for Informatics Management students of Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya in 2026. The activity aimed to increase students’ capacity to design PKM ideas that are creative, logical, collaborative, and relevant to the problems of society and technology development. The method used a participatory workshop consisting of needs identification, material preparation, online implementation, discussion, idea clinic, and follow-up reflection. The workshop introduced the substance of PKM, proposal logic, theme selection, team collaboration, and the PKM-GFT scheme as a written futuristic idea that emphasizes visionary, realistic, solution-oriented, long-term, and broad-impact concepts. The results showed that students obtained a clearer understanding of PKM schemes, the characteristics of feasible ideas, and the importance of transforming simple observations into structured proposals. The activity also encouraged students to prepare ideas based on problems, novelty, benefits, and implementation logic. This workshop implies that continuous mentoring is needed to strengthen students’ proposal-writing skills, creativity, and competitiveness in PKM submission

Sukabanjar Village is one of the villages striving to improve basic infrastructure quality, particularly in drainage construction and road repair. However, limited understanding among village officials and communities regarding standardized construction cost estimation methods, specifically the Unit Price Work Analysis (AHSP), has become an obstacle in preparing accurate and efficient Budget Plans (RAB). This community service program (PKM) aims to improve the understanding of village officials, village hall staff, and Sukabanjar Village community regarding AHSP-based construction cost estimation planning as the standard reference for construction work cost calculation in Indonesia. The program involved socialization and training for 20 participants, consisting of village officials (RW/RT), village hall staff, and general public, introducing the basic concepts of AHSP, RAB component elements, and simple simulations of drainage and road work cost calculations. Evaluation was conducted through pre- and post-tests. The results of the activity showed a very significant improvement in participants' understanding. The average pre-test score was 42, which then increased to 75 in the post-test, reflecting an increase of 33 points (78.6%). In conclusion, the AHSP-based cost estimation planning socialization was effective in improving the village community's understanding of construction infrastructure budget management, although continued mentoring is still needed for optimal and sustainable implementation.

This community service program (PkM) aims to enhance the digital literacy of teachers and students at Pondok Pesantren Al-Wathoniyah Pusat Putri Klender, East Jakarta, particularly in verifying digital news and content amid pervasive disinformation. Key problems identified include low digital verification competency among senior teachers, limited use of fact-checking tools, and the absence of systematic information management mechanisms within the pesantren. The activity was held on June 10, 2026, employing a blended learning approach combining interactive lectures, hands-on training, and continuous mentoring. Training modules covered: (1) digital literacy for teachers, (2) mitigation of religious information distortion, (3) critical media literacy, (4) videography skills, and (5) content marketing grounded in Islamic values. Thirty teachers and senior students participated. Key outputs include enhanced digital literacy competencies among participants, the Smart Teacher Guidelines module, a donated photography studio equipment set, and national media coverage (JPNN.com). Evaluation results demonstrate significant improvement in participants' understanding of digital information verification, positive content production capability, and motivation to use technology responsibly. This program contributes to SDGs No. 4 (Quality Education), SDGs No. 9 (Innovation), SDGs No. 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDGs No. 17 (Partnerships), as well as supporting IKU 3, IKU 5, and IKU 6 of Universitas Negeri Jakarta.

Background: The elderly are a vulnerable group requiring special attention, particularly regarding degenerative diseases like hypertension. In Melinggih Village, there are around 250 elderly residents, but participation in village activities is very low (only 57 are active). The main issues include limited information on degenerative diseases, a lack of skills in preparing traditional medicine, and weak cadre capacity in designing productive activities. Based on these conditions, this community service program (PKM) was implemented to improve the quality of life, health, independence, and productivity of the elderly, supporting the Indonesia Emas 2045 Vision and SDGs targets. Method: The research team partnered with the elderly group. Implemented solutions included education on degenerative diseases, training in making celery-based herbal drinks using Balinese local wisdom to lower hypertension, cadre mentoring, and elderly gymnastics. The program concluded with a comprehensive evaluation of participants' knowledge and skills. Results: Active activities were structured to increase elderly productivity: 1) Elderly gymnastics, educational activities, and active mentoring were conducted with the PKM team, cadres, and elderly in Melinggih Village regarding hypertension, resulting in increased knowledge and skills in managing elderly hypertension. 2) The elderly learned to make herbal drinks from celery. 3) Health cadres appeared active and collaborated well with the PKM team. Conclusion: Education on degenerative diseases, specifically hypertension, went well, successfully increasing cadres' and the elderly's understanding of their conditions to optimize health awareness. Training on traditional medicine preparation, specifically making celery drinks to lower hypertension, also progressed successfully.

This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to improve the performance of Posyandu cadres in stunting prevention efforts in Kepudibener Village, Turi District, Lamongan Regency. The main problems faced by the community include low health literacy, suboptimal utilization of Posyandu, and limited capacity of cadres in providing health education. The implementation method uses a participatory and educational approach through the stages of observation, cadre training, health education, mentoring, and program evaluation. The results of the activity show an increase in the knowledge and skills of Posyandu cadres in monitoring child growth and development and nutrition education, increased community participation in Posyandu activities, and an increase in understanding of mothers of toddlers regarding stunting prevention. This program is also able to strengthen the role of cadres as agents of change in raising community awareness of the importance of family health. Thus, improving the performance of Posyandu cadres has proven effective in supporting community-based stunting prevention efforts. Sustainability of the program through ongoing training and mentoring is essential to maintain the positive impacts that have been achieved.

Guru di sekolah dasar Tahfidz sering kali menghadapi tantangan besar dalam mengintegrasikan pengajaran Al-Qur’an dengan kemampuan pedagogik modern yang mendukung pembelajaran aktif. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi pedagogik dan profesional para guru di SD Tahfidz Ibnu Umar Karawang melalui pelatihan metode pengajaran yang bermakna dan inovatif. Permasalahan utama yang ditemukan di mitra sasaran adalah keterbatasan guru dalam menerapkan pendekatan PAIKEM serta kesulitan dalam menyusun perangkat ajar yang adaptif terhadap prinsip Kurikulum Merdeka. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah kombinasi ceramah interaktif, workshop penyusunan modul/RPP, dan praktik langsung melalui sesi microteaching. Pelatihan dilaksanakan dalam tiga sesi utama: (1) pemahaman karakteristik peserta didik usia 7–12 tahun berdasarkan aspek kognitif, sosial-emosional, dan psikomotorik; (2) desain pembelajaran bermakna (meaningful learning); serta (3) strategi pembelajaran aktif seperti Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Discovery Learning, dan pembelajaran kooperatif. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman 15 guru peserta dalam menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang berpusat pada siswa (student-centered) serta kemampuan mengintegrasikan teknologi pembelajaran modern (IPTEKS) seperti Canva dan media interaktif dalam proses KBM. Luaran dari program ini mencakup modul pelatihan pedagogik, publikasi artikel ilmiah, dan video diseminasi hasil implementasi metode pembelajaran.

Development of digital technology has brought very big change in the world of education especially in the teaching and learning process which is then expected to become more flexible, interactive and easy to access. but in reality digitalization progress also creates challenges in the form of the influence of algorithms low digital literacy and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) which is excessive in the learning process. Community Service Activities (PKM) carried out in order celebration National Education Day (Hardiknas) with a theme Digital Education; Key Opens the Gate Future Unlocked Algorithm. Activities are carried out and implemented via a webinar held and broadcast live via the Islamic Center of East Kalimantan YouTube channel on May 5, 2026. Methods of implementing activities using guided interactive discussions by a moderator and presenting competent speakers in their fields. Results of the discussion shows that technology is increasingly developing able to provide convenience in the process learning and increasing understanding participant regarding the importance of digital education, digital literacy influence of algorithms and usage Artificial Intelligence (AI) wiser in teaching and learning activities.

This Community Service (PKM) activity is motivated by the low capacity of MSME actors and start-up business people in utilizing social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology as a means of digital promotion. These limitations include low digital literacy, limited capabilities for visual content production, weak marketing communication strategies, and inconsistent business social media management. This study aims to improve participants' understanding and skills in optimizing social media and utilizing AI to support business promotion. The approach used is a qualitative descriptive approach, with observation, interviews, documentation, direct practice, discussion, mentoring, and training evaluation. The activity was held in Petukangan, Pesanggrahan District, South Jakarta, with participants consisting of MSME actors, students, and the general public. The results showed that 85% of participants experienced an increase in understanding of digital marketing strategies.In comparison, 78% were able to create promotional content independently with the help of AI, especially through Bing Image Creator and ChatGPT. These findings show that integrating social media and AI can increase creativity, improve content production efficiency, and enhance the visual appeal of MSME promotion. The novelty of this activity lies in integrating AI-based visual design training with strengthening the digital entrepreneurship mindset. Thus, this training model can be an applicable, adaptive, and relevant MSME empowerment strategy for digital economy transformation.

This Community Service (CS) initiative was executed collaboratively by faculty members from five universities—Universitas Pamulang, Universitas Presiden, Universitas Trisakti, Universitas Pembangunan Jaya, and Universitas Borobudur—in Kasomalang Kulon Tourism Village, Subang Regency, West Java, on April 17, 2026. This initiative aimed to instruct village leaders, as prospective catalysts for change in waste management and renewable energy, on the technique for converting plastic trash into pyrolysis-derived alternative fuel and the Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG) energy harvesting technology. This activity addresses the critical issues of plastic waste pollution and the exhaustion of fossil fuel reserves. Annually, almost 8 million tonnes of plastic waste infiltrate the oceans, yet merely 9% of all plastic ever manufactured is effectively recycled. The collaborative effort encompassed Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems, Petroleum Engineering, Information Systems, Product Design, and Agrotechnology. The instructional techniques employed comprised lectures and conversations. The activity's results indicated that participants acquired a thorough comprehension of pyrolysis mechanisms, the principles of TENG energy conversion, and its possible applications at the village level. Despite the absence of direct implementation, the cadres shown significant motivation to facilitate technology adoption inside their communities. This PKM model demonstrates that interdisciplinary collaboration across universities is effective in providing innovative technological education to rural populations.

School-age children are vulnerable to environmental-based diseases due to suboptimal hygiene practices and inadequate school sanitation. Lack of handwashing habits, maintaining personal hygiene, and choosing safe foods can increase the risk of diarrhea, respiratory infections, worms, and skin diseases. This community service activity aims to increase students' knowledge and awareness regarding clean and healthy living behaviors, personal hygiene, and food hygiene and sanitation. The method used was a one-day counseling through interactive lectures, discussions, educational video screenings, and demonstrations of proper handwashing and tooth-brushing practices. The results of the activity showed an increase in student participation and understanding of the importance of maintaining personal hygiene and the school environment. It was concluded that the counseling was effective in increasing students' knowledge and awareness, so ongoing support is needed so that clean and healthy living behaviors can be implemented consistently at school and at home.

Tujuan kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan Pengurus dan anggota Poktan Kelana Indah Desa Taddan dalam memahami serta menerapkan perencanaan keuangan yang efektif dan efisien guna mendukung pengelolaan keuangan yang lebih baik di masa depan. Adapun metode pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini meliputi beberapa tahapan, yaitu Tahap 1 melakukan survei dan diskusi dengan mitra, Tahap 2 pelaksanaan program kegiatan kepada mitra, dan Tahap 3 evaluasi program kegiatan yang bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana kegiatan yang telah dilaksanakan mampu mencapai sasaran yang tepat. Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan keilmuan dan keterampilan dalam pemahaman keuangan di masa depan bagi Pengurus dan anggota Poktan Kelana Indah Desa Taddan. Setelah pelaksanaan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM), para peserta menjadi lebih memahami dan menyadari pentingnya peran Poktan Kelana Indah Desa Taddan dalam melakukan perencanaan keuangan secara efektif dan efisien. Dengan demikian, diharapkan para peserta dapat menjadi sumber daya manusia yang berkualitas dalam memanfaatkan dan mengelola sumber keuangannya secara optimal.

Pembelajaran di Sekolah Dasar saat ini masih didominasi metode konvensional berpusat pada guru yang kurang mengaitkan materi dengan kehidupan nyata. Kondisi ini menyebabkan rendahnya keterlibatan aktif dan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa sebagai kompetensi abad ke-21. Selain itu, mitra guru menghadapi kendala berupa keterbatasan pemahaman terhadap konsep Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL), kurangnya variasi strategi, serta ketiadaan perangkat pembelajaran sistematis. Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini bertujuan mensosialisasikan model CTL guna meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa dan kompetensi guru dalam mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran inovatif. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi koordinasi analisis kebutuhan, sosialisasi konsep, pendampingan penyusunan Modul Ajar, praktik simulasi kelas, serta evaluasi bersama pihak sekolah. Target luaran meliputi peningkatan pemahaman guru, tersedianya Modul Ajar berbasis CTL yang aplikatif, dan publikasi artikel ilmiah pada jurnal pengabdian masyarakat. Sosialisasi model CTL menjadi solusi strategis dalam meningkatkan kapasitas profesional guru untuk menciptakan suasana belajar yang bermakna. Implementasi CTL diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan dasar dan menstimulasi potensi berpikir kreatif siswa secara optimal guna menghadapi tantangan perkembangan zaman. Dengan demikian, kegiatan ini memberikan dampak positif signifikan bagi pengembangan kompetensi pendidik dan peserta didik di sekolah dasar mitra secara luas serta berkelanjutan melalui integrasi kolaborasi akademik yang kuat.

The shift in the international political order from a unipolar to a multipolar system has created increasingly complex global security dynamics and the potential for conflicts among states. This condition requires improving international political literacy among civil society, particularly Indonesian youth, so they can critically understand and respond to geopolitical transformations. In response to this urgency, this Community Service Program (PKM) aimed to enhance students’ global issue literacy through the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) Goes To School (FGTS) 5.0 program themed Conflict & Military. The activity was conducted on April 6, 2026, involving 40 eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 97 Jakarta. The implementation method combined interactive lectures with popular culture references to make the material easier for teenagers to understand. Evaluation was conducted through pre-tests and post-tests in the form of multiple-choice quizzes. The material covered the concept of United States national interests, the Board of Peace (BoP) security initiative, Realism Theory, and the conflicts involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The evaluation results showed that students had strong understanding of popular global issues but limited comprehension of technical aspects related to international institutions, such as the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Therefore, future international political literacy programs should focus more on strategic and technical issues that are less familiar to the public.

This community service activity focused on waste management and composting in elementary schools. Daily activities in schools generate organic and inorganic waste, which, if not managed properly, can cause environmental pollution and increase the risk of health problems. Students' lack of knowledge and habits in sorting and processing waste is one of the contributing factors to this problem. Therefore, early environmental education is needed to foster caring and responsible behavior in waste management. Improving students' knowledge and skills in sorting waste and processing organic waste into compost is an effort to create a clean and environmentally friendly school environment. The activity was carried out over one day through counseling, interactive discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on practice of waste sorting and making simple compost using presentation media and real-world examples. Students demonstrated active and enthusiastic participation throughout the activity. There was an increase in understanding of the types of waste, the importance of proper waste management, and the stages of composting. Students were able to practice sorting organic and inorganic waste and understand the basic process of composting. This activity was effective in increasing students' knowledge, awareness, and skills related to waste management and composting. The combination of interactive outreach methods and hands-on practice contributes to fostering environmentally conscious behavior and supporting the creation of a clean, healthy, and sustainable school environment.

In today’s world, social media has become an everyday necessity for interacting and socializing with others, but it has both positive and negative effects, particularly on the younger generation. The roles of parents and educators are crucial in building the digital resilience of the younger generation. The solution is to provide early education to the younger generation, particularly new students for the 2025/2026 school year, during the School Orientation Program conducted by the UKMC Community Service Team. The purpose of this activity is to educate new students at SMK Xaverius Palembang to improve their understanding of digital literacy and online etiquette and to use social media more responsibly. The PkM Team served as guest speakers, presenting material on digital literacy and social media ethics, as well as real-life case studies, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in the auditorium of SMK Xaverius Palembang. This activity is a community service initiative that uses interactive educational methods, in which the team presents five questions related to online gambling, fake news, cyberbullying, explicit content, and ending human trafficking in the form of digital posters, and the students explain them. The team also provided real-life examples and explained their causes and effects. Based on the results of the program, students demonstrated increased awareness of the risks associated with online gambling, fake news, cyberbullying, and explicit content, as well as the importance of combating human trafficking, and were more likely to adopt positive social media etiquette.

Learning fiqh is a very important thing to learn because fiqh regulates all the laws of Allah related to human work where the laws are taken from the Qur'an and Sunnah by means of ijtihad. However, in the field there are still many students who do not understand how to perform tayammum taharah correctly. This happens due to lack of understanding and insufficient habits. Thus, this PKM activity aims to educate students related to taharah so that students not only understand theory, but can apply it in daily life according to Islamic law. The method used is Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) with the stages of discovery, dream, design, define, and destiny. To optimize local potentials such as the competence of ustazah and TPQ facilities, through lectures, demonstrations, discussions, hands-on practice, and evaluation based on interactive quizzes. The results of the tayammum mentoring activities show that TPQ Darul Falah students are very active and interactive during learning. Students who initially did not understand the procedures of tayammum properly and perfunctorially, are now able to do it according to Islamic law. In addition, this training activity provides direct understanding and experience to ustazah and students of TPQ Darul Falah in learning tayamum practice.

Nutritional problems among children under five, particularly stunting, remain a significant public health challenge associated with inadequate nutrient intake and unfavorable eating behaviors such as picky eating, poor appetite, and feeding difficulties. These conditions may lead to imbalanced macronutrient and micronutrient intake, which adversely affects child growth and development. This Community Service Program (PkM) aimed to improve parental knowledge and skills in fulfilling child nutritional requirements through education and training on innovative food processing based on local ingredients, namely mandu formulated with anchovy (Stolephorus spp.) and yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis). The methods included educational sessions, hands-on training, mentoring, and evaluation using a structured questionnaire. The evaluation involved 18 participants, where 83.3% achieved an excellent category and 16.7% a good category.The practice-based educational approach combined with the utilization of locally available nutrient-dense ingredients was effective in enhancing community capacity and shows potential as a preventive strategy to reduce the risk of stunting at the household level.

Adolescence is an important transitional period characterized by the maturity of the reproductive organs.In coastal areas such as Suppa District, lack of access to scientific information increases the risk of inappropriate sexual behavior among adolescents.The PkM aims to increase students' understanding of reproductive anatomy and physiology, provide prevention education related to sexually transmitted diseases,early pregnancy, promiscuity, and encourage the implementation of a clean and healthy lifestyle.The target of this activity was students in grades VIII and IX of SMP Negeri 2 Suppa, Pinrang Regency,South Sulawesi Province, with the number of participants reaching 60 people.The implementation method was carried out with an active participatory approach, including filling out a pre-test questionnaire,delivering material through interactive lectures with the help of multimedia presentation slides and booklets, Focus Group Discussion  to overcome participants' awkwardness,and ending with filling out a post-test.The success of the program was evaluated based on knowledge improvement through a structured questionnaire instrument.The results of the evaluation showed a significant increase in the average student understanding by 45.0%,from the average pre-test score of 43.3% to 88.3% in the post-test. The highest increase in knowledge was recorded in the STD prevention and promiscuity categories, from 35.0% to 85.0%.This activity has proven effective in improving students' objective medical understanding and correcting false myths in society.As a further tactical step, it is recommended that schools activate School Health Unit  in collaboration with local health centers and form peer counselors guided by BK teachers to maintain the sustainability of the positive impact of the program.