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Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum
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1. Pelatihan, 2. Kesehatan, 3. Pemasaran, 4. Keamanan Pangan Lokal, 5. Teknologi Tepat Guna (TTG), 6. Desain, 7. Pemberdayaan Masyarakat, 8. Akses Sosial, 9. Pendidikan Untuk Pembangunan Berkelanjutan, dan berhubungan dengan penanganan dan pengelolaan berbagai potensi, kendala, tantangan, dan masalah yang ada di masyarakat.
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Optimalisasi Digitalisasi dan Pengelolaan Keuangan Syariah untuk Keberlanjutan Usaha Penyandang Disabilitas Daksa Faty Rahmarisa; Sri Rahayu; Ilham Sonata; Syamsul Effendi; Dewi Budiarti Isnaini; Eddi Suprayitno; Zulkifly Siregar; Milla Naeruz; Imanul Khair; Gunawan Gunawan
Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum Vol 6 No 3 (2026): March 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47065/jrespro.v6i3.9828

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Micro-entrepreneurs with physical disabilities face multiple barriers to business development, particularly limited use of digital technologies for marketing, insufficient understanding of Islamic financial management, and inconsistent financial record-keeping practices. These challenges restrict market reach, hinder transparent and systematic financial management, and limit entrepreneurs' capacity to sustain sound business practices. This community service program aimed to optimize the use of digital technologies and Islamic financial management to support business sustainability among entrepreneurs with physical disabilities. The program employed an evidence-based community service approach with a pre-test and post-test design involving 15 micro-entrepreneurs with physical disabilities. The interventions comprised digitalization training, Islamic financial management education, hands-on digital marketing practice, basic financial record-keeping, and implementation mentoring. Data were analyzed using a descriptive comparative approach by comparing pre-test and post-test results across four indicators: digital literacy, understanding of Islamic finance, digital marketing practices, and financial record-keeping. The results showed improvements of 30.6% in digital literacy, 31.9% in understanding of Islamic finance, 31.2% in digital marketing practices, and 28.3% in financial record-keeping. In addition, 73.3% of participants began using digital platforms for business marketing, while 80% adopted more systematic financial record-keeping practices. These findings demonstrate that integrating digital capacity-building with Islamic financial management education and practical mentoring can strengthen participants' business capabilities and practices. Sustaining these outcomes requires periodic mentoring and monitoring to ensure the consistent application of digitalization and financial record-keeping in daily business activities.
Peningkatan Kapasitas Petani Cabai melalui Farmers Field School Friska Anggraini Barus; Intan Pulungan; Muhammad Yusuf Dibisono; Marzuti Isra; Nurkhotimah Sinaga; Atia Abel Pratiwi; Purjianto Purjianto; Mardiah Mardiah
Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum Vol 7 No 1 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47065/jrespro.v7i1.10626

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This community service program was conducted in Galudra Village, Cugenang District, Cianjur Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, as part of the Bertani untuk Negeri (Farming for the Nation) Batch 9 Program organized by the Edufarmers International Foundation. The program targeted nine smallholder chili farmers who encountered several cultivation-related challenges, including limited knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), heavy dependence on synthetic pesticides, minimal utilization of biofertilizers and botanical pesticides, and inadequate technical assistance in farm management. These constraints contributed to suboptimal productivity, increased production costs, and limited adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. This community service initiative aimed to enhance farmers' knowledge and technical capacity in implementing GAP through a participatory Farmers Field School (FFS) approach. The implementation methods consisted of baseline field observations, identification of farmers' needs, regular field monitoring, four FFS sessions, establishment of demonstration and mini-demonstration plots, practical training on the production of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR), amino acid liquid organic fertilizer, botanical pesticides, and pesticide wetting agents, followed by continuous mentoring and evaluation. The program contributed by introducing an integrated field-based extension model that combined theoretical learning with hands-on practice, thereby accelerating farmers' adoption of sustainable cultivation technologies. Furthermore, the initiative encouraged the utilization of locally available resources to produce environmentally friendly and cost-effective agricultural inputs. The results demonstrated that farmers improved their understanding and practical skills in applying GAP principles, acquired the ability to independently produce and apply PGPR, liquid organic fertilizer, and botanical pesticides, actively participated in all FFS activities, and gradually adopted more effective, efficient, and sustainable chili cultivation practices. These findings indicate that the participatory FFS model is an effective community empowerment strategy for strengthening farmers' capacities and can be replicated in other horticultural production areas.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Melalui Implementasi Teknologi Pembelajaran 4.0 Berbasis LMS, Quizizz dan Google Classroom Basorudin Basorudin; Antoni Pribadi; Dedi Leman; Luth Fimawahib
Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum Vol 7 No 1 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47065/jrespro.v7i1.9636

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The digital era demands that the education sector be able to adapt to the development of information technology, especially in the implementation of digital-based learning. However, the problem at SMK Negeri 1 Tambusai Utara is the still low understanding and application of 4.0 technology by teachers in the learning process, even tho supporting facilities such as the internet are well available. Therefore, a workshop on the implementation of 4.0 technology thru Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Quizizz, Kahoot, and Google Classroom was conducted with the aim of enhancing teachers' competence in utilizing learning technology. The implementation method was carried out in two stages, namely the delivery of theoretical material and direct practice. The results of the activity show that all participants were able to understand and implement the LMS with a high level of success. Additionally, there was a shift in the learning pattern to become more interactive and student-centered, with an activity proportion of 70% students and 30% teachers. Thus, this workshop is effective in enhancing teachers' technological competencies and encouraging more engaging, effective, and efficient learning innovations.
Pemanfaatan Nilai Tambah Komoditi Pepaya (Carica papaya L.) Pada Kelompok Pkk Sebagai Inisiasi Pembentukan Home Industry Paskarada Juanti; Hetty Sri Mulyati; Rismawati Rismawati; Diah Mustika Lukitasari; Tiara Kumala; Benediktus Hendra P; Muhammad Syafi'ie; Nurdiansyah Nurdiansyah; Wilhemus Wilhemus; Hamidun Hamidun
Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum Vol 7 No 1 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47065/jrespro.v7i1.10525

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Melapi Village in South Putussibau District, Kapuas Hulu Regency, possesses abundant papaya (Carica papaya L.) resources; however, utilization remains largely limited to fresh consumption and use as a vegetable, failing to generate optimal economic value for the community. This community service program aims to enhance the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and interest of Melapi Village PKK (Family Welfare Empowerment) members regarding the processing of papaya into economically valuable products. The program's novelty lies in its application of an integrated mentoring model—combining extension services, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and continuous guidance—to strengthen community capacity in developing processed products based on local resources. The initiative involved 20 PKK members and proceeded through stages including needs assessment, extension sessions, demonstrations on making papaya jam and candied papaya, practical sessions, mentoring, and evaluation using pre-test and post-test instruments. Program effectiveness was analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. Results indicate a significant improvement in participants' knowledge, processing skills, attitudes, and interest following the mentoring (p<0.05). These findings demonstrate that the mentoring model effectively enhances community capacity to process papaya into value-added products, thereby opening opportunities for household business development, local product diversification, increased family income, and the sustainable economic strengthening of the PKK group.
Penguatan Future Soft Skills Siswa SMA Melalui Pelatihan Interaktif Untuk Meningkatkan Kesiapan Studi Lanjut dan Kerja Erbin Chandra; Edy Dharma; Sherly Sherly; Herman Herman
Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum Vol 7 No 1 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47065/jrespro.v7i1.10552

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−High school students face serious challenges during their transition to higher education and the workforce due to limited mastery of non-technical skills (soft skills). The partner's condition indicates that the regular school curriculum predominantly focuses on formal academic achievements, leaving students with insufficient structured preparation in 21st-century skills. This community service activity aims to strengthen high school students' future soft skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity, to enhance their readiness for career transitions and further study. The implementation method employed interactive participatory training based on active learning and experiential learning, encompassing interactive lectures, ice-breaking sessions, educational games, group discussions, and case simulations. Program effectiveness was evaluated using Kirkpatrick's Level 1 (Reaction) and Level 2 (Learning) models through satisfaction questionnaires and pre-test/post-test assessments administered to 216 participating students. The results demonstrated an exceptionally high level of participant satisfaction, with an average score of 81.89%. Regarding learning outcomes, significant competency improvements were observed across all soft skill indicators. The highest increase occurred in collaboration skills (26.90%), followed by communication skills (26.68%), critical thinking (24.80%), problem-solving (24.07%), and creativity (21.28%). The novelty of this initiative lies in integrating five future skill domains into a single, compact, and quantitatively measurable interactive training module. The contribution of this activity provides an applicable educational intervention model for schools to design sustainable character development and graduate readiness programs.
Enhancing Digital Marketing Skills and Business Innovation to Increase Competitiveness and Household Income of Home-Based Workers Mesran Mesran; Suginam Suginam; Wardayani Wardayani; Dian Purnama Sari; Rizkah Fadillah; Mohd Imran Bin Ahmad Kamal; Rosnizam Rosnizam; Dodi Siregar
Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum Vol 7 No 1 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47065/jrespro.v7i1.10774

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This community service program aimed to enhance digital marketing skills and business innovation among home-based workers in the PPR Seri Sena Community, Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia. The activity was conducted on 13 April 2026 and involved ten participants from the partner community. The program was implemented through a needs assessment, preliminary observation, interviews and discussions with the community, preparation of training materials, an interactive workshop, practical demonstrations, question-and-answer activities, and program evaluation. The training focused on social media utilization, digital marketing, promotional features, digital branding, product differentiation, and business innovation. The evaluation results showed that participants’ understanding of social media utilization for business purposes increased from 44% before the program to 83% after the activity, representing an improvement of 39 percentage points. Understanding of social media promotional features increased from 20% to 75%, representing an improvement of 55 percentage points. These findings demonstrate that participatory and practice-oriented digital marketing training can effectively strengthen the digital competencies of home-based workers and support their readiness to improve business competitiveness. Nevertheless, the program was limited by the small number of participants and the short-term evaluation period, so further mentoring and longitudinal evaluation are recommended to examine its effects on business performance and household income.
Strengthening the Role of Students in Environmental Conservation through Environmental Education and Sustainable Tree-Planting Actions Ayu Winda Rizky; Wardayani Wardayani; Mesran Mesran; Dian Purnama Sari; Rizkah Fadillah; Mime Azrina Jaafar; Rosnizam Rosnizam
Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum Vol 7 No 1 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47065/jrespro.v7i1.10788

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Environmental degradation and the declining quality of urban green spaces require collaborative conservation initiatives involving higher education institutions and university students. This community service program aimed to strengthen the role of students in environmental conservation through environmental education and sustainable tree-planting activities conducted at Medan Urban Forest on 22 June 2026 involving fifteen students from the Management Study Program of Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Manajemen Sukma. The program employed an integrated approach consisting of environmental education, participatory discussions, practical planting of mango (Mangifera indica) and mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) trees, and post-activity evaluation. The results demonstrated significant improvements in participants' environmental competence, with ecosystem knowledge increasing from 41% to 85%, environmental awareness from 65% to 98%, environmental responsibility from 35% to 100%, and environmental empathy from 51% to 78%. Participant satisfaction was also highly positive, with 55% reporting being very satisfied, 34% satisfied, and 11% moderately satisfied with the implementation of the program. These findings indicate that integrating environmental education with experiential conservation activities effectively enhances environmental literacy, strengthens pro-environmental attitudes, and encourages active participation in sustainable environmental stewardship. Therefore, this community service program provides a practical and replicable model for universities seeking to integrate environmental education, student empowerment, and community engagement in support of sustainable urban environmental conservation.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru dalam Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Digital melalui Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Artificial Intelligence Guidio Leonarde Ginting; Surya Darma Nasution
Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum Vol 7 No 1 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47065/jrespro.v7i1.10790

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This community service activity was carried out at SMA Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan, Kab. Deli Serdang, North Sumatera Province. Based on preliminary observations and interviews, the partner faced the problem of teachers’ low competence in developing digital teaching materials; most teachers still relied on printed textbooks and simple presentation slides, while artificial intelligence (AI) technology had never been utilized to support the preparation of teaching materials. This condition made the learning process less varied and not fully aligned with the characteristics of students as digital natives. This activity aimed to improve teachers’ competence in developing digital teaching materials through training on the use of AI-based applications, including ChatGPT and Gemini for preparing learning materials and assessment instruments, Canva Magic Studio and Gamma for creating interactive slides and digital modules, and Quizizz AI for developing evaluation quizzes. The implementation method consisted of four stages: needs analysis, preparation, training implementation using interactive lectures, demonstrations, and guided practice, and evaluation using pre-test, post-test, product assessment rubrics, and participant response questionnaires. The activity was attended by 25 teachers from various subjects. The results showed an increase in participants’ average comprehension score from 52.4 in the pre-test to 84.8 in the post-test, an increase of 61.8%. All participants (100%) succeeded in producing at least one AI-assisted digital teaching material ready for classroom use, and 92% of participants stated that the activity was very useful and relevant to their professional needs. Thus, the AI utilization training proved effective in improving teachers’ competence in developing digital teaching materials, and its continuation is recommended through periodic mentoring programs so that AI utilization can be integrated sustainably and ethically into learning practices at the partner school.
Utilization of Hybrid Digital Technologies for Optimizing Waste Bank Management and Elevating Community Literacy Imam Saputra; Mesran Mesran; Dian Purnama Sari; Dito Putro Utomo
Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum Vol 7 No 1 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47065/jrespro.v7i1.10793

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Grassroots community waste banks play a pivotal role in urban environmental management; however, they frequently face operational bottlenecks due to reliance on conventional paper-based record-keeping. The community partner faced severe challenges, including administrative processing delays, accounting errors in customer balances, and limited market reach for upcycled products. To address these problems, this community service activity aimed to optimize waste bank administration and elevate digital marketing literacy through an integrated hybrid capacity-building framework. The contribution of this initiative lay in deploying a low-latency hybrid learning setup—combining dual-WAN bonding, multi-camera switching, and cloud-accessible digital ledger tools—to deliver interactive training across physical and synchronous online cohorts (). Methodologically, a mixed-methods approach evaluated participant progress using pre- and post-test diagnostic questionnaires and post-event usability surveys. The results of the community service demonstrated a statistically significant increase in participant digital literacy (), with composite cognitive scores improving from a baseline of to , achieving a high normalized Hake gain (). Field execution successfully digitized operational transaction logs, eliminated calculation discrepancies, and enabled digital cataloging on social media platforms for waste-derived products. Overall participant evaluation indicated outstanding satisfaction (), confirming the practical utility and technical reliability of the hybrid delivery system. This activity successfully transformed the partner's operational workflows from manual ledgers to transparent digital management while offering a scalable model for circular economy empowerment.
Optimalisasi Fasilitas Masjid melalui Corporate Social Responsibility Berbasis Kemitraan Internasional dan Kolaborasi Multipihak Yuni Shara; Oktafiana Akmal; Harry Hidayat Kamil; Harun Ongah
Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum Vol 7 No 1 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47065/jrespro.v7i1.10814

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−This community service initiative was carried out at the Al-Ikhlas Mosque, IDI Complex, Kwala Bekala Village, Medan Johor Sub-district, Medan City, North Sumatra. The partner organisation faced several challenges, namely the unsuitable condition of the caretaker’s house, the need for landscaping and greening of the mosque’s surroundings, limited social services for the community, and sub-optimal collaboration amongst stakeholders in the development of the mosque’s facilities. This initiative aimed to optimise the mosque’s facilities through the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility based on multi-stakeholder collaboration, whilst simultaneously strengthening the community’s social, environmental and institutional functions. The programme was implemented using a participatory approach through the stages of needs identification, planning, multi-stakeholder coordination, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. The initiative involved around 150 participants, comprising lecturers, students, mosque administrators, healthcare workers and members of the community, and comprised four main interventions: the construction of a caretaker’s house; the landscaping and greening of the mosque grounds; community health check-ups; and the strengthening of partnerships between national and international universities and the community. The results of the community service programme indicate that the entire series of activities was carried out as planned. The programme has resulted in the construction of caretaker’s houses, which is now in the implementation phase; the organisation of greening initiatives and the landscaping of mosque surroundings; the provision of healthcare services to the community; and increased community involvement in community work and the maintenance of facilities, as evidenced by observations, interviews and participatory evaluations. In addition to improving physical facilities, these activities have strengthened collaborative networks among stakeholders, laying the foundation for the programme’s sustainability. The successful implementation of this model remains dependent on the readiness of human resources, financial support and institutional commitment; consequently, its application in other locations requires adaptation to the characteristics and capacities of each partner.