SPEKTA (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat : Teknologi dan Aplikasi)

International Community Service Program: Enhancing Islamic Financial Literacy in Thai Islamic Boarding Schools

2024-12-03T10:11:14+00:00

Background: Samakisast Wittaya School is an Islamic educational institution that inherently integrates Islamic values in its curriculum. This Islamic boarding school not only aims to educate students in religious aspects but also in academic and practical aspects of life, including finance. In Thailand, the Muslim population, particularly in the Sadao region, has limited access to financial education that complies with sharia principles. Introducing sharia financial literacy in Islamic schools such as Samakisast Wittaya School can help overcome this gap. Although Thailand has several Islamic financial institutions, the dissemination of information and understanding about these products and services is still limited, especially among Muslim communities in remote or minority areas.

Contribution: Increasing sharia financial literacy can help students and surrounding communities become more economically independent, opening up opportunities for entrepreneurship in accordance with sharia law. The importance of sharia financial literacy in Islamic educational institutions such as the Samakisast Wittaya School in Sadao, Thailand, is very significant in helping the development of the community as a whole.

Method: The implementation method is through counseling accompanied by interactive discussions. The target is the students of Samakisasst Wittaya School, Sadao, Thailand, totaling 60 students. The problem that arose during the discussion was the issue of the financial attitudes and behavior of students who did not understand correct financial planning, and did not understand the priority scale of primary, secondary and tertiary needs.

Results: The team provides solutions regarding the correct meaning of wealth, saving discipline, and the need to make correct financial planning to achieve individual financial resilience. Conclusion: Community service has opened students' thinking and awareness of the importance of students' financial literacy.

Community Engagement for Realization of Regenerative Village Entrepreneurial Groups: Pathway to Sustainable Banana Entrepreneurship in Alue Krueng Village, Aceh Jaya Regency

2024-09-07T02:06:54+00:00

Background: Regenerative agriculture and banana-based entrepreneurship can restore soil health and boost the economy in Alue Krueng Village.

Contribution: This initiative assessed community engagement in sustainable farming and banana waste utilization in Aceh Jaya Regency.

Method: The Participatory Action and Action Research (PALAR) method guided community assistance..

Results: The program has transformed the local economy by turning banana waste into viable business ventures and equipping the community with enhanced knowledge and skills in regenerative agriculture. Institutional support and marketing strategies have laid a solid foundation for ongoing growth and success in the banana-based industry.

Conclusion: The program in Alue Krueng Village enhanced local entrepreneurship and economic growth by promoting regenerative banana cultivation and turning agricultural waste into value-added products. It serves as a scalable model for sustainable rural development, emphasizing the importance of institutional support, market strategies, and government involvement in fostering resource-based entrepreneurship.

Empowering Communities of Coffee Farmers via Risk Management and Coffee Berry Borer Control

2024-09-26T06:13:17+00:00

Background: Coffee farmers in Central Aceh face challenges with coffee berry borer pests, reducing yields and market value. Empowering the Musara Miko farmer group aims to address these issues through education and training in risk management and environmentally friendly pest control.

Contribution: The purpose of this community service project is to raise awareness about coffee berry borer pest risk management and control. It is intended that by engaging in this activity, the community will be able to reduce the risk associated with producing coffee while simultaneously increasing output and improving quality.

Method: This activity includes socialization, training, and practice. Risk management socialization activities are carried out to provide an understanding of risk management, training activities to make pest control tools using simple materials, then practice controlling coffee berry borer pests in the field. This activity involved 21 farmers as training participants.

Results: This empowerment program showed an increase in knowledge about risk management and control of coffee berry borer pests by 71%.

Conclusion: The program significantly improved farmers' ability to manage pests, enhancing productivity, quality, and market value, fostering sustainable coffee farming and economic welfare.

Enhancing entrepreneurship project-based learning for vocational schools with human-centered design and 3D printing

2024-06-04T13:05:53+00:00

Background: Project-Based Learning (PBL) is vital for equipping Vocational High School (SMK) students with entrepreneurial skills to reduce unemployment. However, many schools face challenges in its effective implementation, particularly in integrating Industry 4.0 technologies.

Contribution: This program introduced consumer-focused entrepreneurial thinking using Human-Centered Design (HCD) and 3D printing technology to teachers at SMKN 1 Pacet, Cianjur.

Method: The initiative included workshops and a mini product development project. Effectiveness was evaluated through pre- and post-tests, prototype assessments, and reflective questionnaires.

Results: Teachers' knowledge improved by 31%, with significant gains in skills and understanding.

Conclusion: The program enhanced teachers' understanding of entrepreneurship PBL integrated with HCD and 3D printing, fostering innovative teaching approaches

Enhancing Digital Branding and Utilization of Meatball Printing Machines for MSMEs in Kampung Pentol, Surabaya

2024-12-15T13:57:38+00:00

Background: Kampung Pentol, an MSME in Sidotopo, Surabaya, led by Mrs. Irma Wulandari since 2022, faces challenges with manual production, traditional marketing, and halal certification. Solutions include a Meatball Printing Machine, digital branding, and halal certification to enhance competitiveness and market reach.

Contribution: This initiative addresses key challenges in production, marketing, and halal certification, enhancing Kampung Pentol's capacity, competitiveness, and market expansion through targeted support and mentorship.

Method: Activities include preparation, implementation, evaluation, and a sustainability plan to ensure ongoing development.

Results: Outcomes include increased production via the Meatball Printing Machine, digital marketing adoption, and halal certification, expanding market reach and competitiveness.

Conclusion: Modern tools, digital marketing, and halal certification enhanced Kampung Pentol's production, market reach, and business sustainability

Introduction of Artificial Intelligence to Students Using AIOT-kit Based on ThingSpeak

2024-09-18T14:57:50+00:00

Background: Schools struggle to engage students in science and technology, highlighting the need for innovative, tech-driven teaching methods to meet 21st-century educational demands.

Contribution: An AIOT kit was developed to introduce middle school students to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). The kit measures environmental factors like temperature, humidity, pressure, and light, providing real-time data.

Method: Students received training in mathematical and coding fundamentals, programmed the AIOT kit to collect data, and displayed it on the ThingSpeak dashboard. They also designed and assembled the kit, fostering peer-to-peer learning in future activities.

Results: Students visualized data effectively and successfully connected the AIOT kit to the dashboard, confirming its functionality.

Conclusion: The project enhanced students' understanding of AI and IoT, providing hands-on learning and boosting engagement in science and technology

Seminar "Create A Great Leader and Master Communication" As an Effort to Improve Student Communication Skills in The Digital Era

2024-07-28T13:45:07+00:00

Background: Communication is an ability that has a significant impact on students. Training for this activity must always be carried out.

Contribution: The purpose of this study is to explain the impact of seminar activities to improve students' abilities and skills in conducting open and effective communication patterns in the digital era that is currently taking place.

Method: The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques carried out include observation, interviews, and documentation studies.

Result: Based on data that has been collected, the seminar that has been done is known to have a positive impact and helps students have high enthusiasm to learn about effective communication and tips for maintaining communication ethics in the digital age.

Conclusion: In addition, with the material presented, students can understand the urgency of the formation of communication skills to improve the image, confidence, as well as the responsibilities they have in the future.

Development of a Local Food-Based MPASI Kitchen Integrated with the Golden1000 Application to Enhance Skills of Cadres and Mothers of Infants Aged 6-12 Months in Stunting Prevention

2024-10-16T03:52:00+00:00

Background : Bungursari Health Center led stunting cases in Tasikmalaya City in 2022 due to low exclusive breastfeeding rates and poor complementary feeding practices. This study addressed these issues through PMBA training, the Golden1000 app, and posyandu kitchen development.

Contribution : PMBA training improved knowledge and skills in baby food preparation, promoted the Golden1000 app for 1000 HPK education, and fostered entrepreneurial posyandu kitchens.

Metode : Training covered complementary food preparation, Golden1000 app use, and posyandu kitchen development.

Results : The training and Golden1000 app usage improved knowledge and skills, leading to the formation of a posyandu kitchen.

Conclusion : The program enhanced complementary food preparation skills and established a lasting posyandu kitchen initiative.

Improving Service Quality at Bank Sampah APEL, Sleman Yogyakarta, Through a Digitalization Program

2024-10-07T13:31:46+00:00

Background: Yogyakarta faces a waste crisis due to the Piyungan landfill closure, with Sleman generating 320 tons of waste daily. Waste Banks like APEL in Sleman manage waste through composting, recycling, and crafting, reducing waste and offering economic benefits.

Contribution: The application of excel in the preparation of financial statements will contribute greatly to improve the quality of financial statements presented by BUMDes and have an impact on the effectiveness of decision making which ultimately supports the progress of these BUMDes.

Method: APEL employs the 3R system, raising environmental awareness but faces challenges in manual management and limited digital promotion. BUMDes Damar Limo manages diverse transactions and must produce key financial reports.

Results: BUMDes Damar Limo of central Bengkulu Region. has CekDam tourism, tourist trains and batik production as main business. Transactions that occur in these BUMdes include receipt of capital deposits, purchases of vehicles, equipment, raw materials, merchandise inventory, and supplies, payment of salaries and other costs, and revenue generation. The reports that must be presented include the income statement, statement of financial position, and statement of BUMdes health.

Conclusion: The implementation of the Excel Accounting has an impact on presenting higher quality financial statements and managing BUMDes efficiently and professionally

Training on Creative Analysis of ANOVA Statistical Tests with SPSS Applications

2024-06-04T13:12:12+00:00

Background: ANOVA analysis is crucial for comparing multiple population means and is highly beneficial for final-year students. However, many face challenges in mastering it due to the lengthy SPSS installation process and the complexity of ANOVA material. Despite its importance, ANOVA training is rarely conducted. This research aims to fill that gap.

Contribution: This community service aims to provide creative training for participants regarding ANOVA analysis using SPSS applications technology.

Method: Final-year students (semester 6 and above) participated in basic training using SPSS 22. Pre- and post-training evaluations measured effectiveness.

Results: The evaluation results showed that 92% of participants from final year students experienced improvement in mastering ANOVA analysis.

Conclusion: This activity successfully increased students' knowledge to master ANOVA analysis using SPSS 22 applications. Thus, it allows the emergence of various research topics that apply the ANOVA application so that research in the academic world becomes better.

Empowering Community Waste Management and Sustainable Practices in Paledang Village through the 4P, Vertical Garden, and PHBS Programs

2024-06-04T13:00:10+00:00

Background: The population increase in Paledang has led to waste issues. Limited land forces many residents to use rivers as dumping sites, exacerbated by the distance and uphill terrain of waste disposal facilities. Indifference to cleanliness further sustains this behavior. Land scarcity also limits agricultural activities; Women Farmer Groups (KWT) can only farm on a 3x10 m plot, restricting crop variety and quantity. Economic challenges make it difficult for KWT to afford fertilizers, hindering their planting efforts.

Contribution: Through this activity, residents of Palendang can apply their knowledge of waste processing and sorting, engage in gardening in limited spaces, and collaborate independently in the further promoted activities.

Method: To address the issues mentioned above, a program called 4P (Education, Sorting, Processing, Utilization) for household waste was designed. Additionally, a vertical garden program was introduced to promote the utilization of narrow and limited spaces using walls and vertical areas. There is also a program aimed at implementing a healthy lifestyle (PHBS).

Results: The results of these programs include the transfer of knowledge on waste sorting and processing into fertilizer and ecobricks, the expansion of KWT planting areas onto sloped land, as well as educational handbooks and videos that can be independently used by the community.

Conclusion: Feedback from the residents of Paledang indicates that the 4P Program, vertical garden, and PHBS can be considered as alternative solutions to reduce waste and river pollution, address land and fertilizer limitations for KWT, and provide a means for socializing a clean and healthy lifestyle sustainably through the creation of guidebooks and educational videos

MeDASH: An Effective Way to Check the Availability of Pharmaceutical Drugs in Proximity Using QR-codes

2024-03-10T14:40:47+00:00

Background: The rapid advancement of technology is reshaping industries, including healthcare. Doctors and pharmacists require efficient tools to manage inventory and meet patient needs effectively..

Contribution: This project introduces a mobile application that leverages QR code technology to provide real-time information on the availability of prescribed drugs in nearby pharmacies.

Method: The app has two interfaces. The doctor’s interface records prescription details (drug name, dosage, frequency) and generates a QR code for the patient. The patient’s interface scans the QR code to find nearby pharmacies with the prescribed drugs via a central database.

Results: The application generates QR codes within 0.19 seconds and displays them in 0.22 seconds on average. It integrates Google Maps to identify the patient’s location and nearby pharmacies, offering precise directions to the selected pharmacy.

Conclusion: This solution enhances healthcare delivery by improving access to prescription drugs, offering convenience for both healthcare providers and patients, and addressing drug availability challenges.

Empowering Teachers with VR Technology for Immersive Learning Experiences

2024-06-28T06:27:10+00:00

Background: The study explores insights from participants' discussions on the utilization of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in education and proposes recommendations to improve teacher competence in this domain.

Contribution: The aim of this study was to identify training needs and educators' preferences in effectively integrating VR tools into their teaching practices.

Method: This method involves collecting statements from participants, including their reflections on the benefits and challenges of using VR in education, as well as their suggestions for improvement.

Results: Through thematic analysis, key findings emerged, showing strong interest among participants in utilizing VR to create immersive and engaging learning experiences. However, participants also expressed the need for additional training to address technical challenges, develop pedagogical strategies, and align the use of VR with curriculum requirements.

Conclusion: Based on these findings, recommendations for follow-up training programs include providing comprehensive training on VR use, offering hands-on practice sessions, showcasing diverse VR applications, emphasizing strategies to increase student engagement, and building ongoing professional development opportunities. By addressing these recommendations, educators can improve their competence in utilizing VR technology to create a more effective and innovative learning environment.

Applying EXCEL in Preparing Financial Statements of the Central Bengkulu Village Owned Enterprises

2024-09-17T02:54:11+00:00

Background: The objective of this community service is to improve the ability of BUMDes in preparing financial statements by applying excel.

Method: The method for this community service are providing counseling on the importance of BUMDes financial reporting quality, provide counseling on effective identification on BUMDes transaction, provide technical guidance on the preparation of BUMDes financial statements using the Excel program, and discussion and Q&A on completely financial statement of BUMDes

Results: BUMDes Damar Limo tourist trains and batik production as main business. Transactions that occur in these BUMdes include receipt of capital deposits, purchases of vehicles, equipment, raw materials, merchandise inventory, and supplies, payment of salaries and other costs, and revenue generation. The reports that must be presented include the income statement, statement of financial position, and statement of BUMdes health.

Conclusion: The implementation of the Excel Accounting has an impact on presenting higher quality financial statements and managing BUMDes efficiently and professionally

Improving Student Ability in Accounting Research Data Processing Using SPSS

2024-06-04T12:54:55+00:00

Background: Timely graduation is a critical goal for universities, but delays frequently arise from students' difficulties in processing quantitative data. Lecturers play a vital role in addressing this issue by offering targeted statistical support to help students improve their data analysis skills and complete their studies on time.

Contribution: This activity equips final semester accounting students with skills to analyze and interpret research data using SPSS, guided by lecturers in utilizing technology for economic and business data processing. It also enables students to conduct advanced predictive analysis and classification for deeper insights.
Method: This activity was carried out for 20 accounting final semester students at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya in four days. There are several stages done in this activity, including socialization and mapping, module creation, pre-test, implementation, and evaluation, and post-test on the analysis and interpretation of accounting research data.

Results: The pre-test, evaluation, and post-test activities show that this activity significantly improved students' ability to analyze and interpret accounting research data using SPSS. The research themes covered included financial accounting, management accounting, sharia accounting, auditing, taxation, and public sector accounting. The satisfaction level reached 65%.

Land Optimization for an Educational Greenhouse Through the Family Welfare Empowerment of Pengatigan Village, Rogojampi District, Banyuwangi

2024-10-17T04:09:35+00:00

Background : Pengatigan Village aims to repurpose vacant land behind the Village Office into a productive greenhouse, addressing land use challenges and empowering the community through the PKK.

Contribution : The greenhouse will combine sustainable plant cultivation with education and empowerment, enhancing agricultural skills and fostering community development.

Metode : The project involves coordination between village leaders and the PKK, integrating modern agricultural technologies like automated irrigation. Socialization programs will train PKK members in greenhouse operations.

Results : The greenhouse transforms the land into an economic and educational resource, promoting sustainability, community empowerment, and serving as a model for other villages.

Conclusion : The project creates a thriving community greenhouse, boosting local knowledge, economy, and sustainability efforts