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Increasing Student Interest in Reading and Literacy in Cilondong Elementary School Through Village Reading Corners Intansari, Intansari; Rismawati, Neng; Rizky, Hadist; Fazriah, Siti; Satria, Restu; Gus, Risda; Viola, Grisel; Maryam, Siti; Syahlan, Fatra; Nugraha, Derry
Help: Journal of Community Service Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): June 2025
Publisher : PT Agung Media Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62569/hjcs.v2i1.172

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This study explores how reading corners can increase students’ interest in reading and improve literacy skills at SD Negeri Cilondong, located in Cihanyawar Village, Sukabumi Regency. The reading corners were created as a solution to the lack of reading materials and poor reading environments often found in rural schools. Using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, the study involved 80 students from grades 1 to 6, along with teachers and school staff, in a process of planning, implementing, and evaluating the reading corner activities. Data were collected through questionnaires, reading logs, and group discussions. The reading corners were filled with storybooks, comics, science books, picture books, and folk tales. After several months, the results showed clear improvements: 68.8% of students enjoyed reading more, 75.1% actively used the reading corners, and over 70% showed better reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. Most students visited the corners regularly and many borrowed books to read at home. This study shows that a simple, low-cost reading corner, developed with community involvement, can significantly help improve reading habits and literacy in rural elementary schools.
Community-Based Development of UMKM in Cihanyawar Village: Collaborative Approaches to Packaging, Marketing, and Halal Certification Al-Ghifary, Ariq; Fazriah, Siti; Maulida, Yuniar; Ratu, Mutiara; Meida, Puput; Ivanka, Rika; Hasmi, Syifa; Devi, Sri; Rizki, Muhamad; Nugraha, Derry
Help: Journal of Community Service Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62569/hjcs.v2i1.176

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This community-based development initiative focused on empowering local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) in Cihanyawar Village through collaborative strategies targeting three key areas namely packaging improvement, marketing enhancement, and halal certification facilitation. Employing a community-based research (CBR) framework, the program engaged 25 UMKM units spanning food processing, handicrafts, and agricultural products over a six-month intervention period. The initiative involved participatory training sessions, hands-on technical assistance, and sustained mentoring designed and implemented in collaboration with local stakeholders. Mixed-methods evaluation, including structured surveys, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations, was conducted to assess outcomes before and after the intervention. Findings indicate substantial progress across all focus areas. Average packaging quality scores improved from 1.8 to 4.1 (127.8% increase), social media adoption reached 84%, and marketing channel diversity expanded by 240%. Halal certification efforts led to a 52% success rate among participating businesses. These outcomes translated into meaningful economic impact, with average monthly revenue rising by 56.6% and customer reach growing by 111.9%. Statistical analysis confirmed the program’s effectiveness (p < 0.001) across key performance indicators. The collaborative and integrated nature of the intervention generated synergistic effects, demonstrating the value of localized, community-based empowerment approaches in strengthening rural UMKM resilience and competitiveness.
Community Service Program for Enhancing UMKM Competitiveness Through Formalization and Halal Certification Rachmadio, R. Edy; Syahlan, Fatra; Amir, Miftah; Nugraha, Derry
Help: Journal of Community Service Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62569/hjcs.v2i3.230

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This community service initiative responds to the pressing issues faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nagrak Sub-district, Sukabumi Regency, particularly in strengthening business formalization, halal assurance, and global market preparedness through the UMKM Juara (Champion MSMEs) program. Using a participatory action research framework, the program engaged 45 MSME actors representing five key sectors namely food processing, beverages, traditional snacks, handicrafts, and cosmetics. The activities unfolded through four interconnected phases needs assessment, training and public outreach, individualized mentoring, and continuous monitoring and evaluation carried out over a six-month period from May to October 2024. The program recorded substantial, quantifiable progress. A total of 38 MSMEs (84.4%) successfully secured their Business Identification Numbers (NIB) via the Online Single Submission system, marking a decisive transition from informal to formal business practice. In parallel, 32 participants (71.1%) submitted complete halal certification dossiers, and 18 of them had already obtained provisional certificates by the end of the program. Knowledge assessments further showed a significant leap in understanding, with average scores rising from 48.3% to 82.7%, reflecting a 71.2% improvement across all training modules. The food processing sector achieved the highest rate of halal certification submissions at 94.4%, while handicrafts and cosmetics encountered greater obstacles due to more intricate material-tracing processes. The integrated strategy combining regulatory compliance assistance, certification facilitation, and holistic capacity building proved effective in dismantling multiple developmental constraints simultaneously. Nevertheless, sustained advancement toward genuine global competitiveness will require long-term reinforcement, particularly in post-certification market access, international buyer networking, and ongoing product innovation support.