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Vokatek : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
ISSN : 29858402     EISSN : 29860105     DOI : -
Core Subject : Humanities, Social,
Vokatek : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat with registered number E-ISSN : 2986-0105 and P-ISSN : 2985-8402 is a scientific multidisciplinary journal published by Sakura Digital Nusantara. It is in the national level that covers a lot of common problems or issues related to community services. The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of community services.
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PKK-Based Family Empowerment Strategies for Stunting Prevention in Kuala Tanjung Village, Indonesia Sri Wahyu Indriani Sinaga; Yudan Hermawan; Kiki Irafa Candra
Vokatek: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 4: Issue 2 (August 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61255/vokatek.v4i2.1883

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Stunting remains a significant nutritional challenge in many coastal areas of Indonesia, including Kuala Tanjung Village, Batu Bara Regency. This study aims to analyse PKK-based family empowerment strategies for stunting prevention within a coastal community context. Using a qualitative case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), participatory observations, and documentary analysis. The findings indicate that PKK plays an important role in strengthening cadre capacity, providing family nutrition education, encouraging mothers’ participation in health activities, and facilitating collaboration among community stakeholders. Activities such as counselling on the first 1,000 days of life, demonstrations of nutritious local food preparation, child growth monitoring, and family nutrition initiatives were associated with increased community participation and observed changes in household dietary practices. Collaboration among PKK cadres, health workers, posyandu, and village authorities further supported programme implementation. However, challenges remained, particularly variations in cadres’ technical capacity and socio-cultural perceptions of stunting. The findings suggest that participatory empowerment, the use of locally available food resources, and cross-sectoral collaboration may contribute to creating a supportive family and community environment for stunting prevention. The proposed empowerment model should therefore be understood as a context-specific conceptual synthesis, with potential transferability to coastal or rural communities with comparable socio-economic, cultural, and institutional conditions.
Empowering Coastal Communities through Training on Blue Swimming Crab Shell Waste Utilization for Feed Pellet Production in Nisombalia Village Muhammad S. Tabbu; Muh. Asrul Nasution; Mutia Ulya; Aidil Sulfitra; Muhammad Faisal Juanda; Rizky Andika Putra; Randa Saputra; A. Yasin Abdillah; A. Nur Alamsyah
Vokatek: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 4: Issue 2 (August 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61255/vokatek.v4i2.2041

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Blue swimming crab shell waste is a by-product of fisheries processing that remains underutilized and has potential for further development through waste valorization. This community service activity aimed to facilitate members of the SIPARESO Creative Economy Group in practicing the utilization of blue swimming crab shell flour as an additional ingredient in the production of feed pellet prototypes and to describe the implementation of the practical process, participants’ responses, and the outputs produced. The activity was conducted on August 9, 2026, in Kuri Caddi Hamlet, Nisombalia Village, Marusu District, Maros Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, involving 15 group members. A participatory hands-on approach was employed, comprising education, demonstration, guided group practice, mentoring, and evaluation. Data were collected through observations of group practice implementation, participant interviews, and documentation of the process and outputs. The nominal formulation used approximately 5 kg of ingredients, including 0.5 kg of blue swimming crab shell flour, representing approximately 10% of the total formulation. The results showed that the group was able to carry out the basic stages of ingredient preparation, mixing, steaming, and other processing procedures, with varying levels of assistance required across stages. Participants viewed the utilization of blue swimming crab shells as an alternative approach to utilizing fisheries by-products; however, its sustainability remains dependent on the availability of equipment and materials, process standardization, and continued technical assistance. Overall, the activity demonstrated the feasibility of transferring simple processing technology for the utilization of blue swimming crab by-products at the coastal community group level.
Enhancing Students’ Work Readiness through Soft Skills Development: A Pre-test-Post-test Evaluation Megawati Fratiwi; Milasari Milasari; Rofiqoh Nur Rohmah; Sindi Wahyu Pratiwi; Maya Revanola Zainida
Vokatek: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 4: Issue 2 (August 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61255/vokatek.v4i2.1936

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Competition in the business and industrial sectors requires Vocational High School (SMK) graduates to master not only technical skills (hard skills) but also non-technical skills (soft skills). SMK Mambaul Ulum Pandaan, as a relatively new vocational school, faces challenges in preparing students for workforce entry, particularly in recruitment processes and Curriculum Vitae (CV) preparation. This Community Service program aimed to enhance students' work readiness through integrated training in three core soft skills: time management, professional communication, and CV preparation. The activity used a participatory training approach involving lectures, discussions, simulations, and hands-on practice, evaluated using a one-group pre-test–post-test design. A total of 25 students from Grade XI and Grade XII participated in the activity. The results showed an increase in the average scores of both groups, with Grade XI improving from 2.86 to 3.05 and Grade XII from 3.05 to 3.22. The N-Gain scores were 16.7% and 17.9%, respectively. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test yielded an Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.036, indicating a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores. Overall, the findings indicate a positive change in students’ work-readiness scores following the training, although the relatively modest N-Gain values suggest that the magnitude of improvement was limited.
Integrated Technology and Innovation-Based Digital Financial Management and Digital Marketing Mentoring for MASSIPA’ Banana Chips Household Enterprise in Makassar Rezty Amalia Aras; Mirandha Ariesca Riana; Aulia Rahmawati; Khaerunnisa Nur Fatimah Syahnur; Mardiatul Jannah; Khaerina Suardi; Ilsya Amelia
Vokatek: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 4: Issue 3 (December 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61255/vokatek.v4i3.2017

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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in strengthening household and local economies; however, many home-based food businesses still face limitations regarding digital financial management and digital marketing. This community service program aimed to strengthen the business management capacity of MASSIPA’ Banana Chips, a home-based food processing group located in Antang, Manggala District, Makassar City. Conducted from May to August 2026 and involving six active members, the program comprised stages of initial assessment, practical training, technology implementation, mentoring, and monitoring. It focused on two priority areas: business management and marketing. Two digital tools were integrated into the program: the *BukuWarung* application for recording daily transactions and a spreadsheet-based business dashboard for monthly financial analysis, calculating the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and determining profit margins. Marketing activities included enhancing branding, developing a digital product catalog, creating a content calendar, and optimizing WhatsApp Business and Instagram. Program results demonstrated measurable improvements compared to the initial baseline. Daily transaction recording increased from approximately 25% to 92%, the time required for monthly financial reconciliation dropped from 3–4 days to one day, COGS data became available for all five product variants, a standardized digital catalog was successfully implemented, promotional content frequency reached 3–4 posts per week, and two digital marketing channels were actively utilized. These findings indicate that integrating accessible financial technology with digital marketing mentoring effectively enhances managerial capabilities and supports the digital transformation of home-based MSMEs.
The Relationship Between Civic Movements and Social Movements in Social Change: A Systematic Literature Review Muhammad Julianto; Sunarso Sunarso
Vokatek: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 4: Issue 2 (August 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61255/vokatek.v4i2.2018

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This study examines the relationship between Civic Movements and Social Movements in the context of social change across different countries. Although these movements share several characteristics, their conceptual distinctions, areas of overlap, and roles in social change remain insufficiently synthesized. This study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to provide an integrated understanding of both movements. Relevant studies were identified through the Scopus database using the keywords “Civic Movement” and “Social Movement” in the title, abstract, and keywords fields. The search covered publications from 2000 to 2026 and was limited to journal articles within the Social Sciences subject area. Following the screening and eligibility process based on relevance to the research focus, 12 articles were included in the final analysis. The findings indicate that Civic Movements primarily emphasize civil rights, citizen participation, and engagement in governance, whereas Social Movements are more broadly associated with collective mobilization and efforts to challenge social norms and conditions. The synthesis also reveals areas of overlap in civic participation, advocacy, and collective action, although their characteristics vary across social and political contexts. This review contributes to clarifying the distinctions and intersections between Civic and Social Movements and their roles in processes of social change.
Training on Herbal Massage Oil Preparation Using Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA) for Elementary School Students Wahyuni Agus; Sulfikar Sulfikar; Fauziah Hasdin; Gusma Harfiana Abbas
Vokatek: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 4: Issue 2 (August 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61255/vokatek.v4i2.2045

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This community service program aimed to provide elementary school students with knowledge and practical exposure to the simple downstream utilization of family medicinal plants (TOGA) through training in herbal massage oil preparation at SD Inpres Pattung, Gowa Regency, Indonesia.  The program used demonstrations and guided group practice covering material sorting and washing, size reduction, extraction in carrier oil, filtration, packaging, and simple labeling. Student understanding was evaluated using an eight-item quiz completed by seven respondents. The mean proportion of correct answers for five multiple-choice items was 88.6%, with perfect scores for understanding product benefits and the warming effect of ginger (100% each), and high scores for understanding the principle of spice extraction into oil and identifying an appropriate carrier oil (85.7% each). The lowest performance was observed in recalling the complete main ingredients (28.6%). Because the knowledge evaluation involved only seven student respondents, the findings should be interpreted descriptively. All respondents stated that they intended to give the product to family members, suggesting that the activity was perceived as relevant to household use. The activity produced an educational prototype and a simple practice procedure that may support similar school-based educational activities.
Integrated Business Transformation in the Domestic Sambusa Industry: Production Modernization, Management, and Digital Marketing in Pangkep Regency Mardiatul Jannah; Khaerunnisa Nur Fatimah Syahnur; Andi Nurul Suci Amalia; Rezty Amalia Aras; Mirandha Ariesca Riana; Muhammad Fauzi
Vokatek: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 4: Issue 3 (December 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61255/vokatek.v4i3.2065

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The Domestic Sambusa Industry (Industri Rumah Tangga) Mutabikh Maryama in Pangkajene and Kepulauan Regency (Pangkep) has significant potential for business development but faces interconnected challenges in production capacity, technology adoption, business management, supply chain management, branding, packaging, and digital marketing. This community service initiative aimed to strengthen the partner’s business capacity and competitiveness through an integrated intervention combining production modernization, business management strengthening, supply chain improvement, and digital marketing transformation. The intervention employed a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach involving six members of the partner group through five stages: needs identification, training and workshops, appropriate technology implementation, mentoring and monitoring, and evaluation and sustainability assessment. The intervention introduced a standing mixer, semi-automatic Sambusa skin-printing equipment, freezer, and vacuum sealer, complemented by training in financial record-keeping, inventory management using the FIFO principle, supply chain management, pricing, branding, packaging, and digital marketing. Preliminary results indicated that daily production increased from approximately 300–400 to 600–800 pieces, while production operating time decreased from approximately 8–10 hours to 4–5 hours per day. Hourly productivity also increased from approximately 35–40 to 150–160 pieces. The program additionally resulted in the adoption of food-grade packaging, a new brand identity, simplified financial and inventory recording systems, and more structured use of social media for product promotion. These results indicate that an integrated intervention combining production modernization, business management, and digital transformation can improve operational efficiency and strengthen the readiness of food-sector MSMEs to expand their market sustainably.
Analysis of Fiscal and Local Tax Policies at the Pesawaran Regency Local Revenue Agency to Support the Harmonization of National Fiscal Policy Regulations Andreas Wisma Pamungkas; Endang Prasetyowati; Erina Pane; Agus Muhammad Septian
Vokatek: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 4: Issue 2 (August 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61255/vokatek.v4i2.2067

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The implementation of fiscal and local tax policies in Pesawaran Regency faces a gap between tax revenue targets and actual collections, indicating challenges in optimizing local tax management to support national fiscal policy harmonization under Law No. 1 of 2022 on Financial Relations between the Central Government and Local Governments (HKPD Law). This study aims to analyze the implementation of fiscal and local tax policies at the Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda) of Pesawaran Regency, examine their conformity with the principles of the HKPD Law, and identify factors affecting policy optimization. This study applies a normative and empirical legal approach through analysis of legislation, local regulations, legal doctrines, and field data obtained from observations and interviews. Data were analyzed qualitatively using a deductive method to examine the relationship between legal norms and policy implementation. The findings show that, normatively, Pesawaran Regency’s local tax policies are aligned with the HKPD Law through regulatory adjustments and improved collection mechanisms. However, implementation remains suboptimal due to limited institutional capacity, inadequate tax databases, uneven digitalization, and low taxpayer compliance. This study concludes that fiscal policy harmonization requires not only regulatory alignment but also institutional strengthening, improved human resource capacity, integrated tax information systems, and enhanced supervision and tax education. The findings provide policy implications for the Pesawaran Regency Government in developing more effective, transparent, and sustainable local tax management strategies to strengthen regional fiscal autonomy
Safeguarding Makassar Oral Literature Through Performance: An ESD-Based Cultural Literacy Approach Abd. Rahim
Vokatek: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 4: Issue 2 (August 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61255/vokatek.v4i2.2136

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This study examines how Makassar oral literature performances contribute to safeguarding intangible cultural heritage (ICH) and how Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)-oriented cultural meanings are articulated within participatory learning contexts. Using a qualitative performance-ethnography design, the study was conducted at Universitas Negeri Makassar and selected cultural settings in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Data were generated through participant observation of two oral-literature performances and semi-structured interviews with 22 participants, comprising 4 passinrilik/pakkelong performers, 2 cultural practitioners or ICH observers, 14 students or younger-generation audience members, and 2 education practitioners, supported by audiovisual and documentary analysis. Data were analyzed through performance-ethnographic interpretation, ESD-oriented thematic and discourse coding, and the interactive model of Miles et al. (2014), with credibility strengthened through source and technique triangulation and member checking. The findings reveal three interrelated safeguarding mechanisms: performative conservation, intergenerational participation, and media recontextualization. Oral-literature performance sustains cultural memory and expressive traditions, facilitates intergenerational transmission and reinterpretation of cultural knowledge, and extends cultural circulation into digital and educational spaces. It also provides situated learning opportunities through which participants engage with cultural identity, social solidarity, ecological responsibility, and cultural continuity. Rather than demonstrating a measured increase in cultural literacy, the study shows that ESD-oriented performance creates conditions that support cultural-literacy learning and sustainability-oriented values. The study proposes a conceptual framework linking ICH safeguarding with the environmental, social, cultural, and economic dimensions of ESD, with implications for OBE-oriented regional language and literature education and community-based cultural learning.
Mentoring the Development of Sociology Teaching Modules Based on Learning Management Systems (LMS) and QR Codes as an Innovation for Impactful Learning in Senior High Schools Hasanudin Kasim; Andi Alviadi Nur Risal; Sriwahyuni; Nur Hikmah Anwar; Nurzhafira
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61255/vokatek.v4i2.2159

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Digital transformation in secondary education depends not only on access to technology but also on teachers’ capacity to convert digital tools into pedagogically meaningful resources. This community engagement program supported teachers at SMA Amanah Nusantara Makassar in developing Sociology teaching modules that integrated the Odoo Learning Management System (LMS) and QR Codes. The program used participatory mentoring that included needs identification, a pre-test, workshops, guided practice, module development, QR Code integration, classroom simulation, consultation, a post-test, and monitoring. Teacher competence was assessed through five constructs: Digital Literacy, LMS Competence, QR Code Integration, Teaching Module Development, and Impactful Learning Readiness. Descriptive comparisons showed higher post-test means across all constructs, with the largest proportional changes in QR Code Integration (124.62%) and LMS Competence (110.85%). The available PLS-SEM results also showed positive associations along the proposed sequence from Digital Literacy to LMS Competence, QR Code Integration, Teaching Module Development, and Impactful Learning Readiness. These findings suggest that practice-oriented mentoring can help teachers translate general digital familiarity into more specific instructional capabilities. Because the program was conducted in a single partner school without a comparison group, the observed changes should be interpreted as program-associated descriptive improvements rather than causal effects.