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Journal : Journal of Community Empowerment

Empowering Teachers in Academic Publication through Community-Based Mentorship and Participatory Appraisal Utomo, Asep Purwo Yudi; Isnarto, Isnarto; Pramono, Didi; Kesuma, Rossi Galih; Yanitama, Arka; Puspita, Maria Ayu; Widhiyanto, Riyadi; Islamy, Amilia Buana Dewi; Maharani, Annisa Tetty
Journal of Community Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Community Empowerment
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

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This community service project aims to empower teachers in Semarang City to improve their skills in academic writing and publication through a community-based mentorship program. The project addresses critical challenges faced by teachers, including limited time for research, lack of experience in scientific publication, and funding constraints. Using the Participatory Community Appraisal (PCA) method, the program was designed to actively involve teachers in planning, executing, and evaluating the mentorship activities. The community of teachers, particularly those involved in the PKY (Pengembang Konten Youtube) Teacher Community, received intensive training and guidance in scientific writing, article submission, and publication processes. The project results include a significant improvement in teachers' academic writing abilities, with several articles prepared for submission to national journals. The collaborative approach fostered a sense of ownership among participants, making the outcomes more sustainable. This initiative highlights the importance of providing structured mentorship to enhance teachers' professional development and their contributions to academic knowledge.
Pest and Disease Control Training for Women’s Urban Farming Group in Semarang, Indonesia Indriyanti, Dyah Rini; Widiyaningrum, Priyantini; Dewi, Pramesti; Elawati, Nunung Eni; Yati, Ernallah; Melinda, Aura Tirsa; Ananda, Rahimma Artantia; Puspita, Maria Ayu
Journal of Community Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Community Empowerment
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The Women Farmers Group in Sampangan, Semarang, Indonesia has managed an urban farming area since 2018, cultivating vegetables, fruits, and medicinal plants. However, they face persistent challenges in controlling plant pests and diseases due to limited knowledge. This community service aimed to enhance their understanding through structured training on sustainable pest and disease control in horticultural crops. The activity involved preparation, implementation, and evaluation phases, with participatory methods including pre-test and post-test evaluations, tutorials, and discussions. The training introduced eco-friendly techniques such as cultural, biological, and mechanical control. The participants showed high enthusiasm during the sessions. Results indicated a 25% increase in knowledge, demonstrating the effectiveness of the training. This program supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering women in urban farming practices.