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PENGUATAN PENGELOLAAN EKOSISTEM GAMBUT BERKELANJUTAN BERBASIS MASYARAKAT DI KABUPATEN NAGAN RAYA PROVINSI ACEH

Pribadyo — 2025-11-30

The peatland ecosystem in Nagan Raya Regency is under significant pressure due to the construction of artificial canals, land-use conversion, and unsustainable cultivation practices, which have increased vulnerability to fires and degraded environmental quality. In this context, the SUPA-GIZ project implemented a community service initiative aimed at supporting peatland ecosystem restoration through a participatory approach. The approach involved cross-stakeholder coordination, including local government authorities, farmer groups, and community organizations, to ensure the engagement of all relevant parties. The activities employed methods such as field surveys to identify critical canals contributing to degradation, awareness campaigns on the importance of peatland conservation, technical training on canal blocking, and the development of restoration intervention designs. The results of these activities demonstrated significant achievements, including the identification of ten critical canals requiring immediate attention, an increase in community understanding of the peatland ecosystem from 35% to 82%, and the establishment of Village Peatland Alert Teams. Changes in community behavior, such as implementing canal-blocking techniques and practicing more environmentally friendly land management, served as indicators of the intervention’s success. This participatory model demonstrated the effectiveness of combining local education with technical interventions to mitigate peat fire risks. The success of this approach presents opportunities for replicating community-based strategies in other peatland areas, offering a sustainable method for ecosystem restoration, fire risk reduction, and the enhancement of community capacity for collective environmental management.

THE ROLE OF SOFO-SOFO IN STRENGTHENING HEALTH AWARENESS AND LOCAL WISDOM IN NIAS

Darmawan Harefa — 2025-11-03

This community service project, conducted in Bawonifaoso Village, Nias, aimed to explore and promote the role of Sofo-sofo (Ageratum conyzoides) in strengthening health awareness and preserving local wisdom. Sofo-sofo is a medicinal plant traditionally used by the Nias community as a natural tonic and for various health purposes, yet its potential remains underutilized among younger generations. The project employed participatory approaches, including workshops, demonstration gardens, herbal preparation training, and storytelling sessions with local elders, to enhance both knowledge and practical skills regarding Sofo-sofo. The results indicate a significant increase in community awareness of Sofo-sofo’s health benefits, particularly its role in improving stamina and supporting general wellness. Participants reported incorporating Sofo-sofo into their daily routines and expressed a renewed appreciation for traditional medicinal practices. The project also strengthened intergenerational knowledge transfer, fostering cultural pride and sustaining intangible heritage. Moreover, the integration of Sofo-sofo activities into local cultural events and schools enhanced community engagement and motivation. These findings highlight the effectiveness of combining local wisdom with health promotion initiatives, demonstrating that culturally grounded interventions can simultaneously improve health literacy and preserve heritage. The project provides a model for leveraging ethnobotanical knowledge in rural community development, emphasizing sustainability, community ownership, and the integration of traditional practices with modern health education.

PENGEMBANGAN PESTISIDA NABATI BERBASIS DAUN SIRSAK (Annona muricata) DAN SERAI (Cymbopogon citratus) UNTUK MENDUKUNG KEWIRAUSAHAAN BERKELANJUTAN PETANI LOKAL

Natalia Kristiani Lase — 2025-11-06

This community service program was carried out with the main objective of reducing farmers’ dependence on chemical pesticides by introducing and training them in the production of botanical pesticides made from soursop leaves (Annona muricata) and lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). The program was implemented in Dusun II Bakaru, Siwalubanua I Village, Gunungsitoli Idanoi District, in collaboration with the Tanjung Morawa Farmers Group as the primary partner. The activities were systematically designed through several stages, including socialization about the negative impacts of chemical pesticides, training in the preparation of botanical pesticides, field assistance during application, and evaluation of the results. During implementation, farmers showed great enthusiasm in participating in every training session. Based on the evaluation results, farmers’ understanding of the benefits and working mechanisms of botanical pesticides increased by 85%. Moreover, the application of these natural pesticides successfully reduced pest attack intensity by up to 70%, which had a positive impact on crop yields. This activity not only provided ecological benefits by reducing chemical residues in the environment but also fostered entrepreneurial awareness among farmers. Several participants even began developing small-scale businesses to produce botanical pesticides independently. Thus, this community service program has made a tangible contribution to realizing sustainable agriculture, enhancing farmers’ self-reliance, and promoting the utilization of local resources as a new economic potential for rural communities.

PENDAMPINGAN MASYARAKAT DALAM MEMBANGUN CITRA POSITIF DESTINASI WISATA MELALUI STORYTELLING LOKAL

Tatema Telaumbanu — 2025-11-06

The community service program in Hilisimaetano Tourism Village, entitled “Community Assistance in Building a Positive Destination Image through Local Storytelling”, was carried out with the aim of enhancing the community’s capacity to create a positive destination image by utilizing local narratives. This program emphasizes the empowerment of residents as the main actors in tourism promotion while simultaneously preserving cultural and environmental sustainability. The program’s methods included socialization on the importance of storytelling in destination branding, training in the creation of digital content based on local stories, on-site mentoring in delivering narratives to tourists, and evaluating the effectiveness of promotion through observation and social media analysis. The results indicate a significant increase in community understanding of storytelling as a tool for destination branding, as well as improved ability to produce authentic and engaging content. Additionally, tourists’ positive perceptions of the destination increased, reflected in higher engagement in tourism activities and greater appreciation of the unique local culture. This program not only strengthens the destination’s image but also opens new economic opportunities through creative entrepreneurship based on culture and local narratives. Overall, local storytelling guidance has proven to be an effective strategy for building the identity and positive image of Hilisimaetano Tourism Village, supporting sustainable tourism, and reinforcing the role of the local community as key actors in destination development.

CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF HATE SPEECH ON INSTAGRAM: A POLITICIAN’S EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS IN INDONESIA, 2025

Opirman Waruwu — 2025-12-06

Hate speech has become an increasingly prevalent issue on social media platforms. Instagram, initially designed as a social networking space, has evolved into a medium for public and political discourse while simultaneously facilitating the spread of hate speech. This study examines the forms and linguistic strategies of hate speech found in Instagram comments related to the controversy surrounding an Indonesian political figure’s educational credentials. Using a qualitative method and a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach, data were collected through documentation and purposive sampling. A structured recording technique was applied to document, categorize, and code relevant comments. The results found show that hate speech appears in the form of insults, defamation, unpleasant acts, and the spread of potentially misleading or false information. Such expressions are not only emotional but also display structured patterns intended to construct stigma and delegitimization. These findings emphasize the importance of strengthening digital literacy and implementing regulations to foster more ethical and responsible online interaction.

PEMANFAATAN LAHAN KOSONG UNTUK BUDIDAYA KANGKUNG SEBAGAI UPAYA PENINGKATAN KETAHANAN PANGAN DI DESA NITUWU BOHO

Selamat Duho — 2025-11-30

The 2025 community service program was implemented in Nituwu Boho Village, Lolowau District, South Nias Regency, as a form of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education implementation. This activity lasted approximately 40 days, from July 11 to August 20, 2025, and aimed to provide students with practical experience, learning, and skills while supporting the village development program. Based on initial observations, Nituwu Boho Village was running a food security program, but there were still unused vacant lands that had not been utilized optimally. Therefore, the community service program focused on the utilization of vacant land for the cultivation of water spinach (kangkung) as an effort to enhance the village’s food security. The implementation method was participatory, emphasizing communication and interaction between students, village officials, and the local community. The community played an active role as innovators and activators in every stage of the activity, from land preparation, planting, and maintenance, to harvesting the water spinach. This activity aimed not only to increase household food availability but also to raise community awareness about the importance of productive land use. The results showed that water spinach cultivation can be carried out easily, with relatively low costs, and provides quick yields. The program received full support from the residents of Nituwu Boho Village and ran smoothly. Therefore, this community service activity is expected to contribute to strengthening village food security and serve as a sustainable example of utilizing vacant land effectively.

SOSIALISASI PENGGUNAAN APLIKASI KAHOOT UNTUK MENINGKATKATKAN PROSES PEMBELAJARAN INTERAKTIF DI SMA NEGERI 1 KAMBERA

Susanti Djaty Oy — 2025-11-30

Science and technology have developed very rapidly over time; therefore, their advancement has had a significant impact on various aspects of human life. One form of innovation that can be utilized in the educational field is the use of the Kahoot application as an interactive quiz-based learning medium. In this context, PLP II students who carried out their PLP II program at SMA Negeri 1 Kambera conducted a socialization activity on the use of the Kahoot application as an effort to support teachers and students in implementing technology-based learning. This socialization activity was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Kambera with the aim of introducing the Kahoot application to teachers and students in order to enhance learning motivation and interest. The methods employed included lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice using the Kahoot application through interactive quiz sessions. The socialization of the Kahoot application at SMA Negeri 1 Kambera successfully enhanced the learning process carried out by both students and teachers through interactive quizzes. This was evidenced by a significant improvement in understanding, as pre-test scores (10–50, low to moderate) increased substantially in the post-test to 60–100. Furthermore, the success of the activity was also reflected in the program satisfaction score, which reached 89% and was categorized as Very High.