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Retno Rusdjijati
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ce@ummgl.ac.id
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+62811258883
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ce@ummgl.ac.id
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LPPM Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang JL. Bambang Sugeng km.05 Mertoyudan Magelang
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Kab. magelang,
Jawa tengah
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Community Empowerment
ISSN : 26144964     EISSN : 26214024     DOI : https://doi.org/10.31603/ce
Community empowerment is a medium for academicians, government, private companies, and social institutions to communicate community empowerment activities. Each published article is expected to provide new insights and inspire activities elsewhere on related issues.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 1,509 Documents
Advocating legal safeguards for educators: Enhancing regulatory understanding Hartati, Hartati; Helmi, Helmi; Putra, Firmansyah; Subekti, Dimas; Putra, Dinda Syufradian; Lestari, Amanda Dea
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 12 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.15354

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This community service program aims to enhance understanding of legal protection for teachers in performing their professional duties. The implementation method includes preparation, problem identification, socialization, and monitoring and evaluation (Monev). Through this initiative, teachers gained comprehensive insights into their professional rights, obligations, and legal protection mechanisms as regulated by Law No. 14 of 2005 and Government Regulation No. 74 of 2008. The results showed a significant increase in participants' regulatory understanding, rising from 42% to 89%. The findings reveal that the primary obstacle to teacher protection is not a lack of regulation, but rather weak implementation and insufficient inter-institutional synergy. Consequently, systematic collaboration among local governments, education offices, professional organizations, and legal institutions is required, including the establishment of a Teacher Protection Task Force to ensure an effective and sustainable protection system.
Banana blossom-based vegan meat innovation: Food diversification and economic strengthening in Sambirejo Village Zuhria, Siti Aminatuz; Puspaningrum, Yessita; Hartanti, Dyah Ayu Sri; Qomariyah, Siti Nur
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 12 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.15382

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Optimizing agricultural by-products such as banana blossoms (Musa acuminata colla) is a crucial strategy to strengthen food security and rural economies. This community service program aims to enhance the capacity of PKK members in Sambirejo Village to produce banana blossom-based vegan meat as a local flagship product. The implementation methods included socialization, demonstrations, and hands-on training covering raw material management and processing technology. Evaluation of 25 participants using pre-test and post-test instruments showed significant improvements across all indicators. Average conceptual understanding increased from a moderate level (2.77) to high (3.50), while technical skills in processing technology recorded the highest growth (Δ = 0.80). These findings demonstrate that disseminating plant-based food technology effectively transforms local commodities into high-value economic products. The program recommends developing village micro-enterprises to ensure product sustainability as a pillar of self-reliant food security.
Empowering women farmers’ groups through cocoa pod cracker innovation Managanta, Andri Amaliel; Lantu, Ika Paramitha; Sriwati, Ni Kadek; Loliwu, Yan Alpius
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 12 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.15438

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Cocoa pod husk waste in Kageroa Village, Poso, remains underutilized and poses environmental challenges. This community empowerment program aims to transform this waste into an innovative food product—cocoa husk crackers—to enhance the income and entrepreneurial skills of the Sukamaju Mohintuwo Women Farmer Group (KWT). The program employed a participatory approach, including food processing technology training, production mentoring, and evaluation. Results showed a significant increase in partners' capacity across knowledge (from 45.8 to 85.7), attitude (39.4 to 88.1), and skills (58.6 to 89.3). Furthermore, the group successfully produced crackers with competitive texture, taste, and shelf life. This initiative proved effective in shifting the community’s mindset regarding cocoa waste, creating new business opportunities, and strengthening women's roles in the local economy through regional commodity-based innovation.
Strengthening coastal resilience through community-based mangrove conservation Putra, Dinda Syufradian; Yusuf, Muhammad; Hapsa, Hapsa; Rizal, Azira Novia; Al Kausar, Jefri; Rahmadani, Suci; Maielayuskha, Maielayuskha
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 12 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.15510

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Mangrove ecosystem degradation due to land conversion and climate change threatens coastal resilience and community livelihoods in Kuala Simbur Village, Jambi. This community service program aims to enhance ecological awareness and strengthen institutional collaboration in mangrove conservation. Utilizing a participatory approach, the program engaged the village government, Village Consultative Body (BPD), and local community groups through environmental regulation education, participatory problem identification, and conservation action planning. Results indicated a significant increase in public understanding of environmental risks and the ecological functions of mangroves. The program's tangible impacts include the formation of community-based mangrove conservation groups and the strengthening of village regulatory frameworks for sustainable coastal management. Community participation increased in direct actions such as conservation area monitoring and land rehabilitation. This initiative demonstrates that the synergy between community awareness and village institutional support is a decisive factor in the successful preservation of blue carbon ecosystems in coastal regions.
Internalizing ecological values through green garden innovation at SDN Payungsari II, Karawang DS, Yulistina Nur; Widiastuti, Hesti; Rahayu, Ade Astuti Widi
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 12 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.15518

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Low environmental awareness and a lack of ecological educational facilities in elementary schools necessitate nature-based innovative solutions. This program aims to enhance environmental stewardship among students at SDN Payungsari II through the development of green school gardens as outdoor learning media. The implementation methods included socialization, simple green technology training, and participatory mentoring. Evaluation results showed significant behavioral shifts: student engagement in plant care rose from 11% to 79%, while the habit of proper waste disposal increased from 35% to 87%. Qualitative data from teacher interviews confirmed an increase in students' responsibility and enthusiasm for environmental conservation. This program demonstrates that green school gardens effectively serve as living laboratories that transform theoretical awareness into sustainable practical habits, fostering ecological character from an early age.
Digital transformation of waste banks through IoT-based polystyrene crusher innovation for strengthening the circular economy Nalarsih, Retno Tri; Jayati, Ari Endang; Syahrial, Yoppi
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 12 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.15594

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An increase in daily household waste volume to 771 kg in Tejorejo Village has disrupted irrigation functions and triggered flooding. This community service program aims to strengthen waste management and the local economy through the implementation of IoT-based Polystyrene Crusher technology. The methodology involved technical training, green economy management mentoring, and direct implementation of IoT-integrated recycling technology. Results demonstrated a significant increase in partner capacity in waste sorting (45%), equipment management (50%), and green marketing literacy (45%). The technology successfully shifted the business model from raw plastic sales to value-added processing, resulting in an initial gross income increase of 2.7%. The integration of IoT allows for precise monitoring of production efficiency while strengthening the resilience of community-based circular economies. This initiative proves that modernizing appropriate technology effectively mitigates environmental risks while creating sustainable economic opportunities at the rural level.
Downstreaming of vacuum frying technology and quality standardization: Accelerating the competitiveness of horticultural products in the Sumberberas Farmers Group Susilo, Bambang; Suhartini, Sri; Oktavianty, Okke; Perianti, Desi Dewi; Kette, Arlindo Umbu Saki; Rohim, Abd.; Azra, Wafa Nida Faida; Samudra, Rizki Putra; Islamiya, S.; Anarizkia, Vian Medika; Wahyudi, Andreas Farhan; Kiswahati, Arum; Tsabita, Az Zahra Amalia; Lukas, Maria Angeline Viola; Sipayung, Ferdy Mandes; Rafi, Muhammad Rezaul
Community Empowerment Vol 11 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.14804

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Sumberkencono Village possesses significant horticultural potential, yet post-harvest limitations hinder its economic optimization. This program aims to empower the Sumberberas Farmer Group through the integration of vacuum frying technology, quality standardization (GMP), and business legality (NIB and P-IRT). The methodology followed a participatory technology transfer approach, including intensive production mentoring and digital marketing optimization. Results demonstrated a significant improvement in product quality, characterized by better texture and oil-content stability, alongside the successful formalization of business legality. The integration of Shopee and TikTok Shop as marketing channels further expanded the group's reach into the digital retail landscape. This initiative proves that the synergy between post-harvest engineering and administrative compliance is crucial for transforming traditional farmer groups into competitive agro-industrial units.
Implementing experiential STEAM projects based on 3D modeling and printing to enhance teachers' techno-pedagogical competencies Putranto, Dedy; Juliansyah, Ari; Saputra, Adi; Rahmadi, Imam Fitri
Community Empowerment Vol 11 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.15420

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Learning with an experiential Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) approach has the potential to foster deeper learning processes. However, elementary school teachers generally remain unfamiliar with supporting technologies such as 3D modeling and printing. This community service program aims to enhance teachers' capacity to integrate these technologies into the curriculum. Utilizing a teacher-researcher partnership framework, the program was implemented in five stages: socialization, technical training, technology implementation, mentoring, and evaluation. The evaluation results showed a significant increase in software modeling familiarity, rising from only 4% of teachers (1 person) to 100% of teachers mastering the technical aspects. Although there was a general improvement in pedagogical capabilities, a decrease in understanding was observed regarding complex object components and technical limitations of the equipment. This emphasizes that short-term training must be supported by continuous mentoring to stabilize technology adoption. This program successfully built teachers' confidence in designing interdisciplinary learning innovations relevant to Industry 4.0 requirements.
Enhancing industrial competency: Bulldozer operation training as a strategy for youth empowerment in Rantih Village, Sawahlunto Nasution, Ichsan; Febriansyah, Ilham; Wisesa, Budi Utomo; Zulfadli, Zulfadli; Yuliady, Ilham; Rahmadani, Rahmadani; Firmansyah, M. Sadly
Community Empowerment Vol 11 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.15436

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This community service activity aims to improve the technical skills of young people in Rantih Village, Talawi District, Sawahlunto City in operating bulldozer heavy equipment. The main problem in this village is the high unemployment rate due to low technical skills and limited access to job training that meets industry needs. The training program was carried out through a one-day theoretical and practical field learning method involving 10 participants. The activity was facilitated by lecturers and industry practitioners who are certified heavy equipment operators. The training results showed a significant improvement in the participants' knowledge and skills, particularly in the areas of basic operation, equipment maintenance, and work safety implementation, by 82%. Additionally, this activity successfully built a partnership network between universities, village governments, and the industrial world. This program is expected to continue on an ongoing basis as a form of youth empowerment towards economic independence.