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Abdimas Indonesian Journal
Published by Civiliza Publishing
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Abdimas Indonesian Journal is a biannual journal that published in June and Desember by Civiliza Publishing. The journal is focus on the result of community services and activities by empowering the society through a participatory approach to reach the sustainable development.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 386 Documents
Implementasi Pembelajaran Berbasis Experiential Learning untuk Mengembangkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Pemuda Rentan di PSBR Taruna Jaya 1 Avia Destimianti; Kayla Dea Aosa; Tiffany Cindy Adristi
Abdimas Indonesian Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/aij.1809

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Critical thinking is an essential twenty-first-century competency, particularly for vulnerable youth facing social, economic, and educational challenges. This study examines the implementation of Experiential Learning in developing critical thinking skills among vulnerable youth at PSBR Taruna Jaya 1. A descriptive quantitative approach supported by qualitative observations was employed. Learning outcomes were assessed using pre-tests and post-tests across five learning sessions, while facilitator observations captured participants' engagement and behavioral changes. The results showed that three of the five sessions produced statistically significant improvements in participants' post-test scores, while the remaining sessions demonstrated positive but non-significant gains. Observations also revealed increased participation, confidence in expressing ideas, collaboration, and reflective thinking throughout the program. These findings indicate that Experiential Learning is a promising approach for developing critical thinking skills among vulnerable youth. Future implementations should strengthen facilitation strategies, refine learning activities, and enhance evaluation instruments to achieve more consistent learning outcomes.
Transformation of the Capacity and Institutions of Fishing Communities Through Knowledge Transfer and the Formation of Freshwater Eel Cultivation Interest Groups in Magetan Regency Emiliana Sri Pudjiarti; Enny Nurlaili; Stefanus Topan Wijaya; Bintang Kartikasari
Abdimas Indonesian Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/aij.1821

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This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge and skills capacity of fishing communities in Magetan Regency through cross-generational knowledge transfer, from conventional approaches to data-based and digital approaches, and facilitate the formation of freshwater eel cultivation interest groups as new institutional forums. The activity was held for two days, January 3 and 4, 2025, attended by 25 participants from Magetan, Bogor, Lampung, Sukabumi, Majalengka, Pandawan (Malang), Sidoarjo, Pacitan, and Jakarta. The implementation phase included preparation and needs surveys, cross-generational dialogue on the first day regarding eel biology and stages of multi-level rearing, namely glass eels in aquariums, followed by elvers, fingerlings, and consumption in ponds, each for four months, and the second day consisted of simulations of business results and profits, product diversification, digital marketing strategies, and a group formation forum. The discussion increased participants' knowledge scores from 42 to 78. A business simulation of 1,000 glass eel seeds yielded an estimated harvest of 300 kilograms and a net profit of around Rp 16,500,000. The identification of alternative processed products, such as smoked and shredded eel, and the formation of the Lawu Sejahtera Sidat Group, complete with a management structure and initial work plan. It is recommended that ongoing technical assistance, facilitation of capital access, and advanced training in product processing be provided to ensure that the capacity and institutional transformation achieved can continue to develop independently and sustainably in Magetan Regency.
Enhancing the Entrepreneurial Capability of Housewives in Argopuro Sawahan through Training on Kimchi Production and Cost of Goods Sold Calculation Gesti Memarista; Lila Gestanti; Pauline Tanza
Abdimas Indonesian Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/aij.1832

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Household entrepreneurs, especially housewives looking to supplement their income for their families, have new business options due to Indonesia's rising demand for Korean food. Unfortunately, many would-be business owners don't know enough about product costing, leading to poor pricing strategies and low profitability. By offering hands-on instruction in kimchi production and cost of goods sold (COGS) calculation, this community service initiative sought to enhance the entrepreneurial potential of twenty housewives in Argopuro Sawahan. The community needs assessment, program design, practical kimchi production instruction, and financial literacy training centered on COGS calculation using the full-costing method, which comprises the four steps of the program's participatory approach. The results showed that participants' understanding of kimchi manufacturing, identification of production cost components, computation of COGS, and determination of suitable selling prices had significantly improved by 156.42%. Additionally, participants showed greater confidence in starting food companies from home. Technical food production skills were successfully integrated with fundamental financial management to enhance entrepreneurial competencies and promote long-term household economic empowerment. The program emphasizes the importance of combining financial literacy with hands-on entrepreneurship training to enhance the competitiveness of micro and small businesses.
Legal Negotiation Skills Training for Dispute Resolution Montayana Meher; Agata Kurniati; Rosmalinda Rosmalinda
Abdimas Indonesian Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/aij.1841

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Dispute resolution through non-litigation mechanisms has increasingly developed as an alternative approach that is faster, more efficient, and oriented toward achieving mutual agreement between the parties. However, legal negotiation skills remain a competency that is not yet optimally mastered by law students, as the learning process tends to emphasize theoretical aspects rather than practical application. This community service program aims to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in applying legal negotiation techniques as one of the methods of out-of-court dispute resolution. The implementation method includes participant needs identification, material delivery, interactive discussions, case-based negotiation simulations, and evaluation through pre-test and post-test assessments. The participants consisted of 50 Faculty of Law students who actively participated in the training activities. The results show an improvement in participants’ understanding of the concept of legal negotiation, negotiation stages, persuasive communication techniques, negotiation strategy development, and interest-based dispute resolution (interest-based negotiation). The case simulations also enhanced participants’ ability to identify the legal positions of the parties, build effective communication, and produce mutually beneficial agreements. This program contributes to strengthening students’ practical competencies in dealing with dispute resolution dynamics in professional practice
Strengthening Islamic Religious Education And Character Education For Children In Pasir Putih Hamlet, Dwi Karya Bakti Village, Pelepat Subdistrict, Bungo Regency, Jambi Province Mahluddin Mahluddin; Dian Nisa Istofa
Abdimas Indonesian Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/aij.1907

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This program aims to strengthen Islamic education and character education among the Anak Dalam tribe. Researchers observed in the field that there are differences in the beliefs of the Anak Dalam tribe (SAD) living in Pasir Putih Village, Pelepat Subdistrict, Bungo Regency, Jambi. This empowerment initiative employs the PAR (Participatory Action Research) method. This method fosters an understanding and awareness that enables the community to transform their own circumstances through their own efforts, rather than in response to directives from outside parties. The PAR cycle begins with problem identification, potential identification, action planning, and reflective evaluation. This community empowerment process involves stakeholders from the planning stage through action and evaluation, with the following empowerment steps: First, the Pre-Mentoring Process, which was already carried out during the implementation of the 2019 UIN Jambi Student Community Service (KKN) Research Action Program; this stage involves identifying problems occurring at the research site. Second, the Acculturation Process, which involves mapping the SAD community—which adheres to two religious beliefs—as well as observing and adapting to the activities carried out by the SAD community, with the aim of fostering good communication between researchers and the SAD community. Third, the First Action Program, which involves developing learning modules and simultaneously providing guidance to SAD children. Fourth, the Evaluation Program was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the mentoring provided and the SAD children’s mastery of Islamic religious education and character education. The research findings indicate that despite differences in religious beliefs, SAD children are enthusiastic about learning about Islam and character education. Challenges in implementation include a shortage of educators and a lack of adequate educational resources.
Empowering Junior High School English Teachers to Integrate Intercultural Communicative Competence in English Language Teaching Ida Bagus Nyoman Mantra; Anak Agung Putri Maharani; I Kadek Dian Satriawan; Sang Ayu Putu Ichita Dewi; Ni Luh Putu Anggi Widyantari; Ni Made Lovi Arini
Abdimas Indonesian Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/aij.1917

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Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) has become an essential component of English language teaching as educators are expected to prepare learners to communicate effectively in culturally diverse contexts. However, many English teachers still emphasize language proficiency but struggle to incorporate intercultural perspectives into their classroom instruction. The community service was designed to strengthen the Intercultural Communicative Competence of junior high school English instructors through a participatory professional development program. The program was conducted with English teachers from five junior high schools in Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia. The program ran for 8 weeks, incorporating collaborative workshops, lesson planning, classroom mentorship, reflective practice, and peer discussion. Pre-test and post-test, classroom observations, evaluation surveys, and semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data. Results showed that all aspects of ICC improved significantly. The overall mean ICC score rose from 63.5 on the pre-test to 88.0 on the post-test. Teachers also had very positive perceptions of the curriculum, reporting enhanced professional confidence, stronger lesson-planning abilities, and greater preparedness to adopt intercultural pedagogy in English classrooms. The study finds that participatory professional development is an effective and sustainable approach to developing teachers' intercultural competence and supporting culturally responsive English language instruction.
Optimizing Digital Assessment for English Language Learning Sri Widiastuti Ida Ayu Made; I Gde Putu Agus Pramerta; Made Sita Paramita; Ni Putu Suryani Putri; Ida Ayu Praba Iswari Dewi; Ni Made Wik Pradani
Abdimas Indonesian Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/aij.1929

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The growing incorporation of digital technology in education has revolutionized assessment procedures and presented new prospects for improving the evaluation of English language acquisition. The program sought to upgrade teachers' knowledge and practical skills in designing and executing digital assessment systems in English language classrooms. The training was based on the participatory method through interactive lectures, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, collaborative discussion and supervised practice on several digital assessment platforms. The program involved 20 teachers of English. Data were acquired via pre-test and post-test evaluations and semi-structured interviews; Quantitative analysis results indicated a considerable improvement in the competence of the participants with the mean score going up from 62.3 in the pre-test to 89.1 in the post-test suggesting significant advances in digital assessment knowledge and skills. Participants also showed enhanced skill in building digital assessment instruments, utilizing digital platforms, conducting formative assessment, and evaluating assessment data. Qualitative results also revealed that teachers have gained confidence in the integration of digital assessment into their classroom practices and saw the potential of digital assessment to enhance student engagement, to give fast feedback and to facilitate more effective evaluation of student learning. The findings underscore the necessity of ongoing professional development and long-term partnership between higher education and schools in the digital transformation of English language evaluation and enhancement of English language education.
Implementing Generative AI Training to Enhance Creative Content Competencies and Digital Productivity at the Media Prima Mojokerto Course and Training Institute Ahmad Yahya Hamiduddin; Masruchan Masruchan; Dwi Wahyuni
Abdimas Indonesian Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/aij.1956

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The rapid advancement of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) has transformed the way digital content is created and managed across various sectors, including education and vocational training. However, many participants at the Media Prima Mojokerto Course and Training Institute still have limited knowledge and practical skills in utilizing AI-based tools to support creative content production and improve digital productivity. This community engagement program aimed to enhance participants' competencies through a structured Generative AI training program. The implementation methods consisted of needs assessment, lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice, mentoring, and evaluation. The training introduced participants to various Generative AI applications for text generation, image creation, presentation design, and productivity enhancement. Evaluation was conducted using pre-tests, post-tests, practical assignments, and participant satisfaction questionnaires. The results indicated a significant improvement in participants' understanding and practical skills in utilizing Generative AI technologies. Participants demonstrated increased creativity in developing digital content, improved efficiency in completing digital tasks, and greater confidence in adopting AI tools for educational and professional purposes. Furthermore, the training fostered participants' awareness of ethical AI use and responsible digital content creation. Therefore, the implementation of Generative AI training proved effective in strengthening creative content competencies and enhancing digital productivity among participants at the Media Prima Mojokerto Course and Training Institute. This program is expected to serve as a sustainable model for improving digital literacy and AI competencies in vocational education and training institutions.
Strengthening the Understanding of Constitutionalism of Regional Heads Through Optimizing the Role of Regional Representative Councils in the Implementation of Regional Government Putri Handayani Nasution
Abdimas Indonesian Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/aij.1962

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The implementation of regional governance within a democratic state based on the rule of law requires the exercise of power based on the principles of constitutionalism. These principles include limitations on authority compliance with the law, respect for citizens' constitutional rights, and transparent and accountable governance. As the holder of executive authority at the regional level, the regional head holds a strategic position in managing government affairs, development, and public services. This broad authority requires an institutional oversight and balance mechanism to ensure that the exercise of power does not deviate from the principles of the rule of law. Within this framework, the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) holds a strategic position through the implementation of legislative, budgetary, and oversight functions. This community service activity is aimed at increasing understanding of the principles of constitutionalism in the implementation of the authority of the regional head and strengthening understanding of the DPRD's role in overseeing the implementation of regional governance. The activity is implemented using an educational and participatory approach through legal counseling, interactive dialogue, review of statutory provisions, and evaluation of participants' level of understanding. The material provided covers the principles of the rule of law, the limits of the regional head's authority, the institutional relationship between the regional head and the DPRD, and strategies for strengthening the DPRD's oversight function. This activity demonstrates that improving understanding of constitutionalism is crucial for building a proportional institutional relationship between regional heads and the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD). Strengthening the DPRD's function is not intended to hinder the implementation of executive policies, but rather to serve as a constitutional instrument to ensure that regional governance remains based on the law, democratic principles, accountability, and the needs of the community.
Building a Generation of Strong Character in Kuta Baro Village through Positive Parenting Strategies Sari Rizki; Rudy Juli Saputra; Najmuddin Najmuddin; Khairunnisak Khairunnisak
Abdimas Indonesian Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/aij.1970

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The family plays a central role in shaping children’s character through daily interaction, role modelling, communication, and discipline. However, limited parental knowledge of empathetic communication, emotional regulation, positive reinforcement, and nonviolent discipline may reduce the effectiveness of parenting practices. This lecturer-led community service program aimed to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills of parents and primary caregivers in Kuta Baro Village in implementing positive parenting strategies to support children’s character development. The program involved 30 participants and employed a participatory educational approach consisting of needs assessment, interactive presentations, group discussions, case-based learning, parent–child communication simulations, and reflection on existing parenting practices. The materials focused on child development, effective family communication, parental emotional regulation, positive behavioural reinforcement, role modelling, and consistent nonviolent discipline. Program evaluation was conducted using pre- and post-activity assessments, participant observation, and analysis of parenting action plans. The mean assessment score increased from 61.8 before the program to 85.6 after the program, indicating a 38.5% improvement in participants’ understanding. Participants also demonstrated greater ability to identify less adaptive parenting practices, formulate constructive responses to children’s behaviour, apply logical consequences, and develop parenting strategies appropriate to their family contexts. The program further increased participants’ awareness of the importance of consistency, emotional responsiveness, and parental example in fostering discipline, independence, responsibility, empathy, and social concern. These findings demonstrate that participatory positive parenting education can serve as an effective community empowerment strategy for strengthening parental capacity and supporting children’s character development in Kuta Baro Village. Continuous mentoring and a parent learning forum are recommended to sustain the program’s outcomes.