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Warta LPM
ISSN : 14109344     EISSN : 25495631     DOI : -
Warta LPM merupakan jurnal ilmiah yang fokus pada hasil kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan oleh dosen dalam dan luar Universitas Muhamadiyah Surakarta. Fokus dan ruang lingkup artikel yang diterbitkan meliputi kajian pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam bidang ekonomi, sosial maupun kesehatan serta teknologi rekayasa. Namun demikian, tidak menutup kemungkinan Redaksi menerima untuk bidang lain yang masih relevan dengan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 214 Documents
Strengthening Community Health and Economy through Local Herbal Innovation in the Harmoni Women’s Group Yulita Maulani; Aptika Oktaviana Trisna Dewi; Sri Wulandari; Erika Novi Ardianti; Anisa Indriyani; Dini Ashfi
Warta LPM WARTA LPM, Vol. 28, No. 3, November 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/warta.v28i3.12900

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A community service program based on the utilization of family medicinal plants (TOGA) serves as a strategic approach to improving health literacy and economic independence among women in urban areas. Background: Although TOGA is an essential part of Indonesia’s cultural heritage, its community-level application remains limited due to restricted land availability, low cultivation skills, inadequate hygienic processing practices, and limited entrepreneurial capacity. Purpose: This program aims to empower women by optimizing the use of TOGA and developing innovative local herbal products to enhance health literacy and strengthen economic independence. Methods: The program was conducted over eight months in 2025 and involved 15 participants aged 25–60 years. The implementation included training on TOGA cultivation using vertical and hydroponic techniques, training on processing rhizomes into instant herbal beverages with simple technology and food sanitation principles, and entrepreneurship training covering branding, digital marketing, and environmentally friendly packaging design. Evaluation methods consisted of pre-tests, post-tests, direct observation, and participant feedback. Results: Significant improvements were observed across multiple indicators, including increases in TOGA knowledge (52–85), awareness of benefits (58–90), cultivation skills (60–80), and daily utilization (58–85). Knowledge related to herbal products also improved, including perceptions of benefits (60–95), product variety (55–85), production processes (70–88), and business opportunities (62–90), while entrepreneurial understanding increased by 27–35 points. Conclusion: The program effectively enhanced participants’ health literacy, technical skills, product innovation, and entrepreneurial readiness while contributing to the achievement of SDG 3, SDG 8, and SDG 12. Recommendations: Program sustainability may be strengthened through the establishment of collaborative business groups and the expansion of digital marketing networks to increase the economic impact of local herbal-based empowerment initiatives.
Advocacy for Processing Cassava Noodles Based on High-Protein Local Food as Supplementary Feeding for Toddlers to Support Family Nutrition Iin Purnamasari; Sugeng Maryanto; Suwarno Widodo; Nur Cholifah; Siska Dea Novitasari; Vanes Ufi Safarah; Novia Eka Rahmawati; Ajeng Ayu Nur Fitriyani; Afim Rofkhul Roim
Warta LPM WARTA LPM, Vol. 28, No. 3, November 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/warta.v28i3.12947

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The purpose of this program is to increase the understanding of mothers under five and posyandu cadres about the benefits of cassava as an alternative source of carbohydrates and to introduce high-protein cassava noodle formulations that can be produced independently at the household level. The object of the activity includes the Team PKK Pokja 4, Posyandu Cadre, and Health cadres in partner villages. In addition, the advocacy for processing cassava noodles based on high-protein local foods was developed as an effort to fulfill the nutritional needs of toddlers through Supplementary Feeding (PMT), which is easily accepted by the community and supports family food security. The methods used include a participatory approach through family nutrition socialization, cassava noodle processing demonstrations, and targeted group discussions to explore community perceptions and needs. Data was collected through observations, brief interviews, and product acceptance assessments. Advocacy is applied by providing training in the processing of cassava noodles with 30% theoretical and 70% practical. Appropriate Technology/TTG is downstreamed to participants in the hope that the knowledge gained can be sustainable. The results of the activity showed that high-protein cassava noodles were well received by mothers under five because they were considered a nutritious dietary supplement variation, easy to make, and used affordable local ingredients. Posyandu cadres also expressed their readiness to integrate this innovation into the routine PMT menu. It is recommended that the production of cassava noodles be facilitated through advanced training, support for simple tools, and collaboration with PKK and local food UMKM to ensure its sustainability. In addition, it is necessary to conduct a more comprehensive nutritional content test and monitoring of the impact on the nutritional status of toddlers to strengthen the scientific basis of the program.
Building a Literate Generation: The Role of Teachers in Diagnosing and Developing Reading Literacy among Students at the Indonesian School in Jeddah Adi Atmoko; Ade Eka Anggraini; Khusnul Khotimah; Irene Milenia Siki; Santy Dinar Permata; Oriza Zativalen
Warta LPM WARTA LPM, Vol. 28, No. 3, November 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/warta.v28i3.13056

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This program aims to improve students' reading literacy by strengthening teachers' professional competencies in conducting relevant and contextual diagnostic assessments of reading difficulties in multilingual and multicultural environments. The main challenges in the field are teachers' lack of understanding of effective diagnostic assessment concepts and methods, as well as the limited availability of structured assessment tools. In the context of globalization, reading skills are a major factor in students' academic success and adaptation. This activity includes seminars, theoretical and practical training, and assistance in developing valid and reliable diagnostic instruments. The community service activity was held on August 3 to 7, 2025, involving 40 teachers from various educational backgrounds. Teachers were trained to accurately identify students' reading difficulties so that learning interventions could be designed in a targeted and sustainable manner. The results of this activity showed an increase in teachers' understanding of the concept of diagnostic assessment and higher student reading motivation. Teachers acquired practical skills in developing and using diagnostic instruments that can be used on an ongoing basis. This increase in competence is expected to strengthen the position of schools as adaptive and data-driven educational institutions. Thus, this program can make a real contribution to improving the quality of reading literacy and supporting the sustainable development of international education in Indonesian schools abroad.
Optimizing Communication and Edukreatif Marketing Management of MelonMu Jama'ah Tani Gondosuli, Muntilan Nunik Hariyanti; Rifky Dora Wijayati; Ifada Rahmayanti; Intan Rahma Deyaka
Warta LPM WARTA LPM, Vol. 28, No. 3, November 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/warta.v28i3.14156

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Jamaah Tani Muhammadiyah (JATAM) Gondosuli, a farmer located in the foothills of Mount Merapi, Indonesia, faces challenges in expanding market reach and professionalizing agricultural marketing. Despite fertile conditions and melons as a primary commodity, traditional marketing methods, limited organizational documentation, and low digital literacy constrain growth. This study aims to optimize JATAM’s communication and marketing strategies by integrating principles of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC), enhancing English language proficiency, and leveraging digital platforms. A mixed-method approach was employed, including training interventions, pre- and post-assessments of marketing and management competencies,  as well as monitoring of digital engagement metrics. 30 participants from JATAM members involved in MelonMu Edukreatif activities, with data collected through structured assessments, interviews, and digital analytics. Results indicate significant improvements: post-training assessments showed increased knowledge and skills in marketing communication and institutional management, while digital engagement metrics demonstrated wider audience reach and higher brand visibilit. Integrating IMC principles enabled consistent messaging across traditional and digital channels, enhancing consumer trust and professional identity. English-language content facilitated access to broader national and international markets, supporting strategic partnerships and export opportunities. Thes study concludes that combining traditional and digital strategies, supported by capacity building and and systematic, monitoring, effectively strengthens local agricultural marketing. Recommendations include continued English and digital literacy training, expansion of digital marketing initiatives, and ongoing evaluation of Return on Investment (ROI) to ensure sustainable growth and economic resilience for farmer groups. These findings highlight the critical role of structured communication, language proficiency, and digital integration in enhancing community-based agricultural programs.
Implementation of Participatory Design Method in the Design Process of the Female Students' Dormitory at SMPIT Tahfidzul Qur'an Ibnul Mubarak Puteri Fitriaty; Rifai Mardin; Iwan Setiawan Basri; Andi Jiba Rifai Bassaleng; Nur Rahmanina Burhany; Burhanuddin
Warta LPM WARTA LPM, Vol. 28, No. 3, November 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/warta.v28i3.7459

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As private educational institution, The “Ibnul Mubarak” Educational Foundation requires adequate facilities and infrastructure, including a dormitory building. However, with limited capital, this foundation needs a flexible and efficient design. The available site is located in Palu, and constrained by limited space approximately 589 m² and should accommodate approximately 75-80 users. This presents some challenges in providing a design concept that complies to the needs of all building users. This community service aim at addressing the challenges faced by the “Ibnul Mubarak” Educational Foundation by developing a design for female student dormitory that is urgently needed including classroom, office, laboratories, kitchen, lavatory, bathroom, ablution room, coop room, and school keeper's house. The design should adhere to the standards of integrated Islamic secondary education. To achieve this, the project employs various methods, including participatory design, mentoring, and interactive design. The design process and working drawings are developed using Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, specifically Revit 2024. This community service positively impacted the foundation by enhancing its teachers’ capacity to overcome design challenges while stimulating creativity to produce a comfortable design. The primary contribution of this community engagement is a proposed design of the “Ibnul Mubarak” Integrated Islamic Secondary School student dormitory along with its supporting facilities. Additionally, recommendations for site and building development planning are also generated as part of this initiative.
Development of a Web-Based and Mobile Application System for Posyandu Services in Curug Sangereng Village Monica Pratiwi; Irmawati; Nabila Husna Shabrina; Dinar Ajeng Kristiyanti; Monika Evelin Johan
Warta LPM WARTA LPM, Vol. 29, No. 1, Maret 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/warta.v29i1.8775

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Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (Posyandu) is a form of Upaya Kesehatan Bersumberdaya Masyarakat (UKBM) managed by and for the community to facilitate access to basic health services. Desa Curug Sangereng, located in Kecamatan Kelapa Dua, Tangerang, Banten, has nine posyandu that serve and monitor the health of 14,311 residents. This activity is supported by posyandu members who act as health promoters and educators to encourage a clean and healthy lifestyle while recording residents' health data. In addition to on-site recording at the posyandu, members also conduct home visits for residents who are absent during service hours or undergoing outpatient care. Up to the present, the process of recording community health data has still been carried out manually using notebooks and simple forms. This practice often poses challenges, such as difficulties in data recapitulation and analysis, as well as limited access when data are required for reporting to Puskesmas. To address these challenges, an e-Posyandu application was developed as a web-based and mobile platform integrated with the village’s main website (curugsangereng.id). The application was developed using the waterfall method and equipped with features such as data input, health record history, and data export in multiple file formats. Following the development and deployment stages, socialization and training sessions were conducted to introduce the application to Posyandu members. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) was carried out with 35 members of Curug Sangereng Village through a questionnaire. The results showed that 94.3% of members on the website version and 88.6% on the mobile version could easily use the application. These findings indicate that the majority of posyandu members are able to utilize e-Posyandu effectively in supporting the process of health data recording and monitoring, although a small proportion still requires further assistance, particularly in using the mobile version.
Building the Muhammadiyah Association News Portal in Malang City through Journalism Collaborative Anang Sujoko; Mega Annisa Insidenta Nuril Huda; Ainun Qisthi Rosyidah; Desi Dwi Prianti
Warta LPM WARTA LPM, Vol. 29, No. 1, Maret 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/warta.v29i1.11925

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This article examines the development of Tunasmalang.id as a local news portal intended to strengthen Muhammadiyah’s public communication ecosystem in Malang City. The program aims to enhance the portal’s journalistic capacity through the implementation of collaborative journalism, addressing key challenges such as limited human resources and the absence of professional news-production skills. Using a participatory approach, the initiative involved newsroom mentoring and the integration of student interns to support reporting processes. The program resulted in measurable improvements in productivity and content diversity, with 115 news articles published over three months across education, socio-economic issues, health, and STEM topics. These outcomes indicate a more structured and consistent news workflow. The findings highlight the potential of collaborative journalism to strengthen Muhammadiyah’s local media by improving content quality, expanding audience engagement, and positioning Tunasmalang.id as an inclusive public information platform.
Community-Based Intervention Using Integrated Toga from Cultivation to Processed Products for the Prevention of Stunting in Toddlers in Sanggrahan Village Rina Rina Sri Widayati; Nur Amalina; Suratman Suratman; Galih Pramuja inngam Fanani; Sintha Harlina Putri; Meidiana Nurul Aisyah; Bekti Setiyaningrum; Aulia Galuh Ani Sekar Arum; Dewangga Eka Saputra; Ilma Naisah Miftahul Jannah; Aulia uswatun Khasanah
Warta LPM WARTA LPM, Vol. 29, No. 1, Maret 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/warta.v29i1.12860

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Stunting remains a major health problem in Sanggrahan Village, with 11 children under five recorded as stunted and an adolescent anemia prevalence of 57%. The village has strong potential resources, including 95 active health cadres, home gardens that can be utilized for family medicinal plants (TOGA) cultivation, and local institutions such as the Women Farmers’ Group (KWT) and the Village Health Post (PKD). The aim of this community service program (PKM) is to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of health cadres and the community; develop natural resources such as home gardens and unused land; implement community midwifery service strategies; create a golden generation; improve the community’s economy; and encourage the use of website-based technology. The program was carried out using the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) method, which applies persuasive, educative, participatory, and normative approaches. The implementation included several stages: socialization, training, mentoring, technology application, and sustainability. The results showed significant improvements in the capacity of health cadres, KWT, and the community in managing TOGA and producing innovative herbal-based products such as ginger powder, moringa nuggets, and healthy moringa-based snacks. Village institutions were also strengthened through the establishment of a Nutrition Post (Pondok Gizi), while PKD played an important role in nutrition education, early detection of stunting, and the use of educational tools. In addition, the UMKM Expo proved effective in expanding promotion and marketing of local products. This community-based intervention generated a dual impact: improving community health status through stunting prevention while simultaneously fostering economic independence. As a follow-up, continuous mentoring, product diversification, quality standardization, and strengthening of marketing networks are recommended to optimize and enhance program competitiveness. The synergy between KWT and PKD may serve as a sustainable empowerment model based on local potential and village wisdom.
The Role of Jet Bubble Column Technology in Domestic Wastewater Treatment at Pesantren Zaadul Ma’ad Yuniar; Didiek Hari Nugroho; Yuliansyah Yuliansyah
Warta LPM WARTA LPM, Vol. 29, No. 1, Maret 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/warta.v29i1.13006

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Domestic wastewater in Islamic boarding schools is commonly managed using simple holding ponds without standardized treatment, resulting in high turbidity, elevated suspended solids, ammonia accumulation, and low dissolved oxygen levels. These conditions negatively affect environmental quality, sanitation, and the health of the community. Pesantren Zaadul Ma’ad experienced similar problems, with initial wastewater characteristics showing low dissolved oxygen (3.85 mg/L), turbidity of 49.3 NTU, total suspended solids (TSS) of approximately 50 mg/L, and ammonia concentrations around 30 mg/L. This community engagement program aimed to apply Jet Bubble Column (JBC) technology to improve wastewater quality and to strengthen the capacity of students and teachers in managing simple wastewater treatment systems. The program was carried out using a structured Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, consisting of socialization, operational training, installation of the JBC unit, operational mentoring, periodic monitoring, and sustainability planning. The JBC system was installed in the wastewater holding pond and integrated with a multilayer filtration unit. Water quality monitoring was conducted using portable instruments to measure pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), total dissolved solids (TDS), turbidity, total suspended solids (TSS), and ammonia (NH₃). The implementation of JBC technology resulted in significant improvements in wastewater quality. DO levels increased to above 5 mg/L, ammonia concentrations decreased by 80–90%, TSS levels were reduced by more than 50%, and turbidity dropped to below 1 NTU. These improvements indicate a transition from anaerobic to stable aerobic conditions, highlighting the effectiveness of microbubble aeration combined with multilayer filtration in treating domestic wastewater. Beyond the technical results, the program strengthened local management capacity through the training of internal operators, the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), and the integration of sanitation topics into educational activities. Recommended follow-up actions include optimizing the JBC design for greater efficiency, expanding the use of treated water for non-consumptive purposes, and replicating the model in other boarding schools as part of a broader effort to support decentralized and sustainable wastewater management systems.
Implementation of a Sweet Potato Washing Machine for Brayan Grubi SMEs in Salaman District, Magelang Regency Rany Puspita Dewi; Trisma Jaya Saputra; Sigit Iswahyudi; Adityo Noor Setyo Hadi Dharmo; Herru Santosa Budiono; Bagus Yustia; Cahyo Sejati
Warta LPM WARTA LPM, Vol. 29, No. 1, Maret 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/warta.v29i1.13170

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Brayan Grubi, a small and medium enterprise (SME), located in Jetis, Menoreh Village, Salaman, Magelang Regency. It processes approximately 150 kg of sweet potatoes daily to make traditional food grubi. The grubi production process, from washing to packaging, is still done manually, known as "gejrug." This manual washing process is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and unhygienic. The purpose of this community partnership program is to design and manufacture a sweet potato washing machine so that the washing process of sweet potatoes as a raw material for making grubi becomes more efficient and hygienic. The process becomes more efficient because the washing process takes less time and is more hygienic because the washing process is carried out using the help of a machine. This activity is carried out in four stages. The first stage is data collection as a basis for machine design and is continued in coordination with partners. The second stage is the construction and testing of the sweet potato washing machine. The third stage is the implementation of the sweet potato washing machine. The last stage is evaluation of machine implementation by the team. The efficiency of the sweet potato washing process is measured by calculating the washing time of 150 kg of sweet potatoes. The implementation of the sweet potato washing machine increases the washing process efficiency from 20 minutes to 5 minutes per 15 kg of sweet potatoes. The interview results show that the activity increases partners' understanding from 20% to 100%, about the more hygienic washing process of the sweet potato washing machine.