Jurnal Pemberdayaan: Publikasi Hasil Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat

Healthful heritage: A training on omega-3 fortified traditional noodles (“Mie Lethek”) in Caturharjo, Bantul, Yogyakarta

2025-01-08T08:44:32+00:00

The Chemical Engineering Department of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) conducted a Community Service Program (PKM) aimed at enhancing the quality of Mie Lethek, a traditional noodle dish, through omega-3 fortification. This initiative addressed the increasing demand for healthy food while preserving local culinary heritage. The program, conducted in Caturharjo, Bantul, involved 27 participants, including local vendors and members of the Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) team. Activities included a presentation on omega-3 benefits, practical demonstrations of omega-3 fortification, and distribution of fortified noodle samples. Surveys revealed over 80% of participants gained new insights and expressed interest in adopting the innovation. Nutritional fortification improved product quality, particularly in increasing omega-3 content. This initiative highlights the potential for Mie Lethek to compete in the health food market and contribute to the local economy, demonstrating a scalable model for fortifying traditional foods with functional nutrients

Enhancing the capacity of tray integrated with spice drought detector at Koperasi Wahana Mandiri spice processing house

2024-12-02T01:35:52+00:00

Koperasi Wahana Mandiri Indonesia (WMI) produces processed herbal products with a processing house for spices such as red ginger, emprit ginger, turmeric, and temu lawak. One of the problems faced by Koperasi WMI is the limited drying capacity. The community service project conducted by Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) aims to increase the production of processed spices of Koperasi WMI by applying multilevel trays and dryness detection devices on solar dome dryers. The project unfolded in three stages: preparation, implementation, and mentoring. This activity empowers 11 members of the Koperasi WMI and involves MPM PWM DIY and MPM PDM Kulonprogo as collaborator partners who will assist and ensure the program's sustainability. The main activity is to apply technology by constructing multilevel trays and drought detectors. After the tray was made, training on the integrated multilevel tray with drought detector was conducted. The drought detector was simulated to determine the indicator that will light up when the dried material is completely dry with a moisture content of less than or equal to 12%. This activity has successfully installed multilevel trays and drought-detection devices. The construction of the multilevel trays succeeds in processing spices of Koperasi WMI from 200 kg to 400 kg.

Empowering parents: using short movie to help parents understand teenage sexuality

2024-12-17T03:55:48+00:00

Adolescent sexual behavior is often a complex problem that requires a comprehensive approach in addressing the various factors that influence it. The complexity of adolescent sexual behavior is often faced with various health risks, such as early pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The purpose of this study is to provide parents with a comprehensive understanding of effective communication strategies to adolescents regarding sexuality issues through educational media in the form of short films. The method used in this study includes three main stages, namely: (1) movie screening and discussion with parents, (2) distribution of the movie to teachers as agents of information dissemination, and (3) publication of the movie on the YouTube platform to reach a wider audience. In this research, a 15-minute movie titled “Beyond the Hormones” was developed by showing a mother's journey in understanding adolescent sexuality through interviews with experts, teenagers, and other parents. The research output in the form of this film also presents an in-depth view of the risk factors that influence adolescent sexual behavior. The results show that an audio-visual approach to educating and improving parents' understanding of adolescent sexuality is an effective strategy compared to written materials.

Canva training to optimize digital da'wah media for 'Aisyiyah Banguntapan 2 Cadres

2025-06-10T05:34:29+00:00

Graphic design skills are a crucial aspect in supporting da'wah activities and publications of social and religious organizations in the digital era. This community service program, aimed at empowering members of Ranting 'Aisyiyah Banguntapan 2, has fostered a strong sense of community and shared purpose through training in the use of the Canva application. Activities began with mapping partner needs, followed by training based on interactive lectures, video simulations, and hands-on practice. Evaluation was conducted through a pretest and a posttest to measure the improvement of participants' understanding. The results showed that only 31% of participants had used Canva prior to the training, while 94% were able to create posters independently after the training. A total of 69% of participants felt an increase in technical knowledge, and 31% experienced an increase in creativity. These findings show that the structured Canva training was effective in improving participants' digital literacy and design skills. This program not only makes a significant contribution to supporting the digital transformation of the women's community through a practical educational approach, but it also fosters a sense of community and shared purpose among the participants, making them feel more connected and engaged

Enhancing mothers’ understanding of sanitation and nutrition for stunting prevention through a participatory approach in Palembang

2026-01-23T02:33:54+00:00

Stunting in Indonesia is closely linked to inadequate sanitation and maternal health literacy. This community service program aimed to improve mothers’ knowledge and sanitation practices for stunting prevention through a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach in Palembang. The program involved 39 mothers of stunted children across four public health centers. Evaluation was conducted using pre–post KAP questionnaires, household observations, and environmental measurements. The results showed that 82% of participants improved their knowledge scores compared to baseline, with average scores increasing from low to good levels. Observable behavioral changes included proper handwashing, improved waste management, safer water storage, and better home ventilation. Coliform contamination in drinking water decreased from 58.2 to 5.13 CFU/100 mL, indicating a positive improvement trend, although not yet meeting WHO standards. The formation of the “Ibu Peduli Sanitasi” group strengthened sustainability through peer education and community monitoring. This program demonstrates that participatory community empowerment effectively enhances maternal capacity and promotes sustainable sanitation behavior in stunting prevention