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Abdimas Talenta : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
ISSN : 25494341     EISSN : 2549418X     DOI : 10.32734
Core Subject : Agriculture, Social,
ABDIMAS TALENTA merupakan Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat yang diterbitkan oleh Lembaga Pengabdian/Pelayanan kepada Masyarakat Universitas Sumatera Utara (LPPM USU).
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Articles 933 Documents
Liquid Smoke-Based Pest and Disease Control for the Sekar Wangi Farmer Group in Padang Cermin Village, Selesai District, Langkat Regency Kerista Tarigan; Rikson Asman Fertiles Siburian; Tua Raja Simbolon; Leo Ferdinan Hermando Hutabarat; Dewi Jernita Hulu; Natalia Lawolo; Jois Domini; Ramona Sefaca Situmorang
ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v11i1.26139

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The excessive use of synthetic pesticides remains one of the major challenges in developing environmentally friendly agriculture. This community service program aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of members of the Sekar Wangi Farmer Group in producing and applying liquid smoke as a botanical pesticide. The activity was conducted in Padang Cermin Village, Selesai District, Langkat Regency, involving 20 active farmer group members. The methods included counseling, hands-on training on liquid smoke production through coconut shell pyrolysis, field demonstrations, mentoring, monitoring, and evaluation using pre-test and post-test instruments. The results showed a significant increase in participants’ understanding and practical skills. The average level of knowledge increased from 58% before the training to 89% after the activity. Participants were able to independently produce liquid smoke and apply it as an alternative pest and disease control agent. The program also resulted in a simple standard operating procedure (SOP) for liquid smoke production and application. The activity contributed to reducing dependence on synthetic pesticides while encouraging the utilization of local biomass waste and sustainable agricultural practices.
Transforming Population Data Governance through PivotTables and Digital Archiving in Pagarbatu Village, North Tapanuli Yulia Kurni Sari Sitepu; Rony Marpaung; Limmarten Simatupang; Diana Martiani Situmeang; Dostri Ambarita; Jontinus Manullang; Jonas Franky R Panggabean; Veronika H Purba
ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v11i1.26554

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Digital transformation at the village-government level is essential for improving administrative efficiency, data accuracy, institutional accountability, and public information services. Pagar Batu Village, Sipoholon District, North Tapanuli Regency, covers an area of approximately 17.49 km² and is administered by only five village officials. Prior to this community engagement program, population records had been maintained using basic Microsoft Excel worksheets, while document storage lacked standardized classification, file-naming conventions, access restrictions, and systematic backup procedures. This program aimed to strengthen the capacity of village officials to manage, summarize, store, and retrieve population data through the use of Microsoft Excel PivotTables and a structured digital archiving system. The program was implemented through needs assessment, data standardization, preparation of learning materials, hands-on demonstrations, guided practice, product-based assignments, evaluation, and follow-up assistance. The outputs included a standardized population database template, automated population summaries, a classified digital archive structure, file-naming guidelines, access-level classifications, and an operational guide. The program demonstrated that optimizing familiar and readily available digital tools can provide a practical approach to improving population data governance in a village with limited human and technological resources. This initiative contributes primarily to Sustainable Development Goal 16 by supporting effective, accountable, and transparent local institutions, while also contributing to SDGs 4 and 9 through digital capacity development and administrative innovation.
Identification of Educational Governance Problems in Rural Areas as a Basis for Policy Recommendations Tulus Joseph Herianto; Nicholas Marpaung
ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v11i1.26975

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Educational governance in rural areas involves complex challenges because educational quality is shaped not only by classroom instruction but also by teacher availability, infrastructure, digital access, financing capacity, community participation, and geographical conditions. This study aims to identify major educational governance problems in rural areas and formulate policy directions through a synthesis of empirical research and contemporary issues reported in news sources. A qualitative approach using qualitative document analysis was employed. The data consisted of peer-reviewed journal articles and news or institutional news publications addressing educational provision in rural and remote settings. The documents were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis through data familiarisation, coding, theme development, theme review, theme definition, and interpretation. Six major themes emerged: (1) teacher distribution and workforce sustainability; (2) infrastructure limitations and the digital divide; (3) misalignment between uniform policies and local needs; (4) limited community participation and educational accountability; (5) funding constraints and resource mobilisation; and (6) the vulnerability of educational services to geographical conditions and external disruptions. The findings indicate that rural educational problems cannot be adequately addressed through isolated interventions. This study proposes the 6P Framework for Rural Educational Governance—Mapping, Personnel, Infrastructure, Participation, Financing, and Protection—as a conceptual basis for developing more context-sensitive educational policies. Rural education policy should move beyond uniform approaches toward needs-based, collaborative, and resilient governance.