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Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
ISSN : 25798375     EISSN : 25798391     DOI : https://doi.org/10.29062/engagement
ENGAGEMENT aims to provide a forum for international researchers on applied Society Development and Engagement to publish the original articles. The scope of ENGAGEMENT are Society Development and Engagement. This journal contains research-based community service results such as PAR (Participatory Action Research), ABCD (Asset Based Community Development), CBR (Community-Based Research), Service Learning, Community Development, and other methodologies.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 354 Documents
Improving Household Income and Changing Waste Perception through Community-Based Coconut Shell Charcoal Processing Training Evy Rachmawati Chaldun; Desy Kharohmayani; Azizah Mumtazah Efson; Akbar Adhi Utama; Ana Noveria
Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29062/engagement.v10i3.2356

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Background: Coconut shell waste in rural agricultural communities represents a largely underutilised resource due to limited processing knowledge, lack of organised entrepreneurship, and absent institutional support. Adabai Village, East Seram Regency, Maluku Province, produces significant quantities of coconut shells that are routinely discarded or burned, despite their high economic potential as raw material for charcoal production. Purpose of the Study: This community service activity aimed to increase farmers’ knowledge of the economic value of coconut shell waste, build the capacity of business groups in entrepreneurship and financial management, and collect qualitative data as a foundation for a sustainable coconut shell charcoal enterprise. Methods: A qualitative case study approach was employed, integrating Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Experiential Learning, and Project-Based Learning. A total of 16 respondents participated, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected via structured interview guides and field observations, and analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The programme produced a three-fold increase in economic value per sack of coconut shells (from Rp 15,000–22,500 to Rp 65,400–65,574), and 87.5% of participants expressed readiness to join a collective business group. Five key qualitative findings were identified: a shift in waste perception, collective entrepreneurial readiness, identification of technology and capital needs, strong village government support (including potential BUMDes integration), and significant export and domestic market potential for charcoal products.
Improving Prostate Cancer Screening Knowledge, Attitudes, and Uptake among Male College Students through a Structured, Theory-Driven Disease Education Intervention Olaitan Balogun
Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29062/engagement.v10i3.2358

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Background: Prostate cancer is the leading male cancer in Nigeria, responsible for an estimated 5,098 deaths annually, yet screening uptake remains critically low, particularly among young men. Structured disease education is a promising but underexplored strategy to close this gap in sub-Saharan Africa. Purpose of the Study: This study evaluated the effects of a theory-grounded, eight-week disease education intervention on prostate cancer screening knowledge, attitudes, and uptake among male College of Education students in Oyo State, Nigeria. Methods: A quasi-experimental, pretest–posttest control group design with a 2×2×2 factorial matrix was employed. Two hundred male students were recruited from government-owned Colleges of Education using a multi-stage sampling technique. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (prostate cancer education, eight weekly 2-hour sessions) or a control group (personal hygiene education). Instruments included the self-developed Knowledge of Prostate Cancer Screening Questionnaire (KPCSQ; α = 0.78), Attitude Towards Prostate Cancer Screening Questionnaire (APCSQ; α = 0.81), Uptake of Prostate Cancer Screening Questionnaire (UPCSQ; α = 0.77), and the standardised Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale. Data were analysed using Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) at the 0.05 significance level. Results: The prostate cancer education programme significantly improved participants' knowledge, attitudes, and uptake of prostate cancer screening compared with the control group, with large effect sizes (partial η² ranging from 0.30 to 0.65). Religion had no significant main effect on any outcome. Locus of control showed a significant main effect on uptake only, with participants of external locus of control demonstrating higher uptake. None of the interaction effects were statistically significant.
Improving Marketing and Financial Management Practices for Home-Based Informal Bakeries through Participatory Mentoring in Cilaja, Kuningan, West Java Melvin Wijaya; Sylvia Emily Binbyak Manpioper; William Ezekiel Tantama; Yordan Arya; Albert Hasudungan; Eusebius Pantja Pramudya
Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29062/engagement.v10i3.2359

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Background: Female entrepreneurs are characterized by meticulousness and patience in managing their businesses. However, concerns regarding risk and unstructured marketing and financial management often constrain informal enterprise development. The home-based bakery Aneka Kue Almira in Cilaja, Kuningan, faced challenges including limited marketing reach (only 50 Instagram followers), absence of product catalogues, no digital payment systems, and mixed personal-business finances, resulting in monthly losses with revenue of Rp2.48 million against costs of Rp2.5 million. Purpose of the Study: This community development initiative aims to provide entrepreneurial empowerment to enhance the capacity of informal women-owned businesses, enabling them to become more resilient, systematic, and sustainable enterprises through improved marketing and financial management practices. Methods: Through a 20-day participatory mentoring program using Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach, interventions included product catalogue development, social media reactivation (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook), QRIS payment implementation, COGS calculation training, and separation of personal and business finances. Post-program monitoring was conducted from January to April 2026. Results: Instagram followers increased from 50 to 215 followers with 30 distinguished postings. Monthly sales revenue more than doubled from Rp2.48 million (November 2025) to Rp5.85 million (March 2026). Financial management improved by maintaining overall costs below 60% of total sales revenue, returning financial loss into profit. The female entrepreneur demonstrated improved ability to manage expectations, reduce uncertainty, and maintain consistent bookkeeping practices
Improving Financial Literacy in Early Childhood Through Storytelling and Needs-Wants Simulations : English Olivia Rostandy; Candra Sinuraya; Tan Lilyani; Laurent Anastacia; Ibrahim Mufiq Defito; Elvanza Romneya
Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29062/engagement.v10i3.2368

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Background: Financial literacy is important to introduce from an early age because children still have limited understanding regarding saving behavior, money management, and the distinction between needs and wants. This community service activity focused on implementing storytelling and needs-wants simulations for early childhood learners at Pelita Fajar Kindergarten. Purpose of the Study: This study aims to examine the application of storytelling and simulation methods in improving financial literacy among early childhood learners. Methods: This community service activity applied a service-learning approach with a descriptive-evaluative one-group pre-test and post-test design. The stages included needs identification, preparation of storytelling and simulation materials, implementation of storytelling, educational games, shopping and saving simulations, and evaluation through observations, pre-test and post-test assessments, and documentation. Results: The findings showed improvements in children’s financial literacy understanding after the activities. Two indicators that were initially in the neutral category improved to the agree category in the post-test results, particularly in distinguishing between needs and wants and delaying gratification. Children also showed active participation and enthusiasm throughout the activities.