Majalah Pengabdian Indonesia

Implementation of DAGUSIBU Education, Physical Exercise, and Health Screening to Improve Community Health in Lampenai Village, East Luwu

2026-07-25T00:00:55+00:00

Public health remains a major concern, particularly due to the low level of community understanding regarding proper drug management and the importance of healthy lifestyle behaviors. Therefore, this community service program aimed to enhance community awareness and participation through DAGUSIBU education, group exercise, and health screening activities in Lampenai Village, East Luwu Regency. The methods included educational sessions on proper drug management (obtain, use, store, and dispose of medicines correctly), implementation of group exercise activities, and health screening consisting of blood pressure and blood glucose measurements accompanied by basic health consultations. The results indicated an improvement in community knowledge regarding drug management, increased awareness of the importance of healthy living behaviors, and high participation in health screening activities. In addition, this program provided contextual learning experiences for students in applying health knowledge and social skills within the community. In conclusion, this activity contributed positively to community empowerment and promoted the development of sustainable healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Application of Organic Liquid Fertilizer Production Technology for Milkfish Farmers at Pokdakan Lawello, East Tanete Riattang District, Bone Regency, South Sulawesi

2026-08-09T12:19:50+00:00

Milkfish farming is one of the aquaculture activities widely developed in Bone Regency, South Sulawesi. However, the limited availability of subsidized fertilizers and farmers’ dependence on commercial fertilizers can pose challenges in meeting fertilizer requirements for pond management. This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of fish farmers in producing organic liquid fertilizer independently to support more effective and environmentally friendly milkfish farming. The activity was conducted in 2025 at Pokdakan Lawello, Pallette Village, East Tanete Riattang District, Bone Regency. The implementation methods included counseling, training, hands-on practice in producing organic liquid fertilizer, and monitoring of the fermentation process. The activity involved 16 aquaculture farmers cultivating milkfish and white shrimp. The results showed that participants were able to understand the benefits of organic liquid fertilizer and independently practice the production process using locally available materials. Monitoring results indicated that the fermentation process ran well, as shown by changes in color and the characteristic fermentation odor produced. This activity contributed to improving the knowledge, skills, and self-reliance of fish farmers in applying organic liquid fertilizer production technology to support more cost-effective and sustainable aquaculture.

Improvement of Beef Cattle Farmer Skills Through Technology-Based Agricultural Waste Feed Innovation and Agribusiness Development in Maros Regency

2026-09-11T14:18:58+00:00

Limited farmer skills in processing agricultural waste and managing livestock businesses remain major constraints to improving productivity and the economic independence of beef cattle farmers. This community service program aimed to improve farmers’ skills through agricultural waste-based feed processing technology and agribusiness management development. The program was conducted in Minasa Baji Village, Maros Regency. The training covered the use of a chopper machine, fermentation techniques for agricultural waste such as rice straw and corn straw, financial record-keeping, marketing strategies, and strengthening farmer group institutions. The results showed an increase in farmers’ understanding of agricultural waste-based feed processing technology by 41.1% and agribusiness management by 37.5%. Farmers were also able to independently operate the chopper machine and process agricultural waste into feed using simple fermentation techniques. The program demonstrates that integrating feed technology innovation with agribusiness development can improve the knowledge, skills, and independence of beef cattle farmers.

Training on Formulating Centella asiatica Serum as an Antioxidant Skincare Product

2026-09-11T13:58:11+00:00

Skincare products containing natural ingredients are increasingly used, but community knowledge and practical skills in formulating cosmetic preparations appropriately remain limited. This community service activity aimed to improve the knowledge and practical skills of PKK cadres in Triyagan Village, Sukoharjo, in formulating a serum containing Centella asiatica extract and to introduce its potential for household-scale entrepreneurship. The activity was conducted on 21 January 2026 at Triyagan Village RT 03 RW 01, Mojolaban District, Sukoharjo Regency, involving 15 PKK cadres. The training consisted of education, demonstration, hands-on practice, discussion, and product handover. Evaluation was conducted using a post-test and observation of practical skills. Training success was expressed as the percentage of participants who achieved the predetermined competency criteria, calculated from the assessment sheet. The results of the antioxidant serum formulation training conducted with the participants were categorized as good, with an average success rate of 86.7%. The activity therefore provided an initial platform for transferring formulation skills and introducing the potential development of natural cosmetic products as a household-scale business. Further quality, stability, microbiological, safety, and regulatory evaluation is required before the product can be considered for commercialization.

Public Consultation on the People's School Development Plan as a Forum for Community Participation in Tikonu Village, Kolaka Regency

2026-08-04T15:09:05+00:00

This community service activity aimed to facilitate public participation in the planned development of a People's School in Tikonu Village, Wundulako District, Kolaka Regency. The activity was conducted on April 8, 2026, through a public consultation, presentation of the development plan and potential impacts, an open discussion, and questionnaire-based interviews with 65 respondents. The data were analysed descriptively by classifying socioeconomic characteristics, awareness, expectations, suggestions, concerns, social acceptance, and willingness to participate as workers. The results showed that 81.54% of respondents were aware of the development plan, 87.69% supported it, and 78.46% were willing to work if suitable opportunities were available. Community support was mainly driven by expectations of improved educational access, reduced school dropout, job creation, and local economic growth. Nevertheless, residents emphasised the protection of water sources, control of dust and noise, waste management, preservation of access to farmland, bridge improvement, information transparency, and priority for local workers and businesses. Public consultation functioned effectively as a two-way communication forum and helped establish initial social acceptance. Sustaining community support requires a grievance mechanism, meaningful participation in planning, implementation and monitoring, transparent local recruitment, and consistent environmental management.