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EKSPLORASI BUDAYA DAN POTENSI WISATA BAHARI DI MUSEUM PUSAKA NIAS

Yurmanius Waruwu — 2026-05-06

This community service activity aims to optimize the role of the Nias Heritage Museum as a center for cultural preservation and as an educational medium in developing marine tourism potential based on local culture. The Nias Heritage Museum preserves various historical heritages and traditions of the Nias community, including maritime culture, which plays an important role in the lives of coastal communities. Through this activity, an exploration of maritime cultural values is conducted to enhance public understanding and encourage their utilization as an educational tourism attraction. The implementation methods include direct observation, interviews with museum managers and local communities, participatory discussions, and documentation of existing maritime cultural collections and narratives. In addition, socialization and educational activities are carried out to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving maritime culture and the opportunities for its development within the tourism sector. The results indicate that the Nias Heritage Museum has significant potential for the development of culture-based marine tourism, particularly through strengthening collection narratives, improving managerial capacity, and fostering active community involvement. This activity has a positive impact on increasing public awareness of the importance of maritime cultural preservation while also creating opportunities for local economic development. Therefore, this community service initiative is expected to support the development of sustainable tourism in Nias.

PENDAMPINGAN MUSIK INKLUSIF BERBASIS SENI PARTISIPATORIS BAGI ANAK BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS DI BAJAWA, FLORES, NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR

Ferdinandus Bate Dopo — 2026-05-05

The involvement of children with special needs in public music practices remains limited and tends to be confined to special education environments, indicating a gap between musical experiences in schools and social participation in society. This community service project aims to develop inclusive music mentoring practices based on participatory art to foster the participation of 33 students from SLB Negeri Bajawa in outdoor musical activities. The mentoring process ran for eight weeks through stages of initial observation, sound stimulus delivery, response development, group activities, and performance at the Inclusive Music Stage. Evaluation was conducted through observation, field notes, and documentation. Results show that participant involvement developed gradually, marked not by musical technical skills but by increased social interaction, responsiveness to sound stimuli, and the courage to perform in public spaces. Program sustainability is crucial to ensure that the developments achieved can continue consistently.

EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL TRAINING ON THE USE OF SIMPLE BALANCES FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BAWONIFAOSO VILLAGE

Darmawan Harefa — 2026-05-05

This community service program entitled “Education and Practical Training on the Use of Simple Balances for Elementary School Students in Bawonifaoso Village” aimed to improve students’ understanding of basic science concepts, particularly mass measurement, through hands-on learning activities. The program addressed the common issue in rural elementary schools where science learning is often dominated by theoretical instruction with limited practical experience. To overcome this challenge, the activity was designed using an experiential learning approach involving simple balance tools that are easy to construct, affordable, and suitable for classroom use. The implementation consisted of three main stages: conceptual introduction, practical training, and evaluation. In the conceptual stage, students were introduced to the basic concept of mass and the function of balance instruments. In the practical stage, students worked in groups to measure and compare the mass of various objects using simple balances. The evaluation stage involved observation and simple assessments to measure students’ understanding and skills. The results of the program showed a significant improvement in students’ conceptual understanding, science process skills, and learning motivation. Students became more active, engaged, and confident in conducting simple scientific experiments. In addition, teachers gained new insights into the use of practical learning media that can be applied in daily instruction. Overall, the program demonstrated that the use of simple balances is an effective and sustainable strategy to enhance science learning in elementary schools, particularly in rural areas with limited resources.

PROGRAM EDUKASI BAHASA INGGRIS INTERAKTIF DAN KONSELING MOTIVASI BELAJAR BAGI SISWA DI DESA ORAHILI GITO

Haniati Gowasa — 2026-05-26

This Community Service Program aims to improve students’ English skills and learning motivation through Interactive English Education and Learning Motivation Counseling in Orahili Gito Village, Fanayama District, South Nias Regency. The study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive field research design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving 20 students from elementary and junior high school as the main participants. The learning materials included basic English topics such as greetings, self-introduction, numbers, colors, daily activities, and simple vocabulary, delivered through educational games and speaking practice. In addition, motivation counseling sessions were conducted to enhance students’ confidence and reduce learning anxiety. The results show an improvement in students’ participation, speaking courage, and learning motivation. The program effectively created a more interactive, enjoyable, and supportive learning environment, contributing to the development of students’ English proficiency and motivation in rural areas.

TRAINING ON PROCESSING BANANA STEMS INTO CHIPS: FOOD PRODUCT INNOVATION BASED ON LOCAL POTENTIAL IN HILIAMURI VILLAGE

Opirman Waruwu — 2026-05-26

This community service activity aims to improve the skills and knowledge of Hiliamuri Village residents, Teluk Dalam District, South Nias Regency, through training on processing banana midribs into chips as a food product innovation based on local potential. The participants consisted of 35 members of the Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) group of Hiliamuri Village. The method used was a participatory approach including lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and evaluation. The results showed that all participants successfully understood and independently practiced the banana midrib chip-making process, from raw material selection, cutting, soaking, seasoning, frying, to packaging. This activity successfully raised community awareness regarding the economic value of banana midribs previously considered agricultural waste. This training is expected to encourage the growth of sustainable micro-enterprises based on local potential to improve the economic welfare of Hiliamuri Village community.

PENINGKATAN LITERASI SAINS SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR MELALUI EKSPERIMEN IPA SEDERHANA BERBASIS BAHAN LOKAL

Daindo Milla — 2026-05-31

Literasi sains merupakan salah satu kompetensi penting yang harus dimiliki siswa sekolah dasar dalam menghadapi tantangan pendidikan abad ke-21. Namun, pembelajaran IPA di sekolah dasar pedesaan masih menghadapi berbagai kendala seperti keterbatasan fasilitas laboratorium, minimnya media pembelajaran, serta dominasi metode ceramah. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan literasi sains siswa melalui eksperimen IPA sederhana berbasis bahan lokal di SDM Karuni, Kecamatan Loura, Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan meliputi tahap persiapan, pelaksanaan, evaluasi, dan tindak lanjut. Kegiatan dilakukan melalui sosialisasi, pelatihan guru, praktik eksperimen siswa, serta pendampingan pembelajaran. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan literasi sains siswa dengan rata-rata peningkatan sebesar 42,35%. Selain itu, guru mengalami peningkatan kompetensi dalam merancang pembelajaran berbasis eksperimen dan memanfaatkan bahan lokal sebagai media pembelajaran. Respon peserta terhadap kegiatan juga sangat positif, dimana 90% siswa menyatakan pembelajaran lebih menarik dan 92% guru merasa program sangat membantu. Dengan demikian, eksperimen IPA sederhana berbasis bahan lokal efektif dalam meningkatkan literasi sains siswa sekolah dasar dan kompetensi guru.

PRODUCT PACKAGING DESIGN TRAINING USING SMARTPHONE APPLICATIONS TO INCREASE THE SALES VALUE OF MSME PRODUCTS

Rivaldo Branco Guterres — 2026-06-29

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in national economic development; however, many MSME actors struggle to compete due to poor product packaging quality. This community service program aimed to enhance the packaging design capabilities of MSME actors through structured training using smartphone applications. A total of 25 MSME participants from diverse product sectors completed a two-day, practice-based training program covering design principles, smartphone application usage, and regulatory labeling requirements. Pre- and post-training assessments, facilitator observations, and focus group discussions were employed to evaluate program outcomes. Results indicated that 84% of participant designs achieved market-ready or near-market-ready quality, with average knowledge scores improving by 67% and self-efficacy scores increasing by 74% relative to pre-training baselines. Participants reported strong intentions to continue using design applications independently and expressed confidence in the commercial potential of their redesigned packaging. The findings demonstrate that smartphone-based packaging design training is an effective, accessible, and cost-efficient approach to improving MSME product competitiveness and increasing sales value, with significant implications for digital empowerment and creative economy development.

OPTIMALISASI SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA MELALUI PELATIHAN TELEMARKETING DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN DONATUR PADA YAYASAN SOSIAL

Herawati — 2026-07-16

Social foundations rely heavily on public trust and long-term donor relationships to sustain their programs. However, many foundations still experience limitations in donor communication, service management, and volunteer competence, reducing the effectiveness of donor engagement. This community service program aimed to strengthen human resource capacity through telemarketing training to improve the quality of donor services across three partner social foundations. The program employed a participatory approach consisting of preliminary observation, needs assessment, interactive training, simulation, mentoring, and evaluation. The activities involved administrators and volunteers who directly interacted with donors in daily fundraising services. The implementation focused on communication techniques, ethical donor services, relationship management, and practical telemarketing skills. The program results show that participants demonstrate improved communication competence, greater confidence in interacting with donors, and a better understanding of structured donor service management. The participating foundations also begin to adopt more systematic service practices and strengthen internal coordination in maintaining donor relationships. Overall, telemarketing training serves as an effective strategy for enhancing volunteer capacity while supporting sustainable donor engagement within social foundations. Continuous mentoring and periodic evaluation remain essential to maintain the long-term impact of the program.

Keywords: human resource development1; telemarketing training2; donor service3; social foundation4; community service5;

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN UMKM MELALUI PENGUATAN PEMASARAN DIGITAL DAN BRANDING PRODUK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN DAYA SAING USAHA

Maskanah — 2026-07-16

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in promoting regional economic growth, creating employment opportunities, and improving community welfare. However, many business owners continue to face challenges in digital marketing, product identity development, business management, and market expansion, limiting their competitiveness. This community service program aimed to enhance the capacity of MSME owners through training and mentoring on digital marketing, product branding, business innovation, and business management across three partner MSMEs. The program employed a participatory approach consisting of needs assessment, interactive training, implementation mentoring, hands-on practice, and program evaluation. Participants actively engaged in developing digital promotional media, strengthening product identity, utilizing social media, and improving business management practices. The results demonstrated improved participants' understanding of digital marketing strategies, enhanced ability to utilize digital platforms for promotion, greater awareness of the importance of product branding, and strengthened capacity to manage their businesses in a more systematic manner. The program also encouraged MSMEs to adopt more structured promotional strategies, enabling them to expand market reach and improve business competitiveness sustainably.