Abdi Dosen : Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat

DISASTER RISK ANALYSIS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE CEMARA KEMBAR BEACH COMMUNITY IN DISASTER MITIGATION EFFORTS

Susilawati Susilawati — 2025-03-04

Cemara Kembar Beach in North Sumatra faces significant natural disaster risks, including abrasion, erosion, flash floods, and the impacts of climate change. The area is directly exposed to the sea, which increases vulnerability. Public understanding of disaster mitigation is about 70%, based on informant data. This study aims to analyze disaster risks and public awareness of mitigation efforts. Conducted using qualitative methods in Sei Nagalawan Village, the research involved interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings highlight that coastal areas are highly susceptible to disasters due to natural and human factors. Coastal erosion, caused by continuous sea waves, threatens settlements, while tropical storms and strong winds often bring flash floods. Rising sea levels due to climate change and human activities, such as mangrove logging, exacerbate the region's vulnerability. Public awareness of environmental protection is still low, further increasing flood risks during heavy rainfall. The study concludes that the community faces significant risks, including abrasion and flash floods, worsened by environmental damage and climate change, particularly affecting local rice fields. Public awareness and disaster mitigation measures are insufficient, contributing to the region’s vulnerability. Strategies such as mangrove planting, environmental education, waste management, and early warning systems have been identified as vital for reducing disaster risks. Therefore, collaboration between the government and the community is essential to develop sustainable disaster risk mitigation programs and protect coastal ecosystems.

SAFEGUARDING PEOPLE'S VOTING RIGHTS IN THE 2024 ELECTION THROUGH THE SIDALIH WEBSITE

Anak Agung Gede Angga Baskara Putra — 2025-03-04

The Tridharma of Higher Education regulates universities to solve problems in society, including through community service activities. Thematic Community Service Program (KKN) this time is a community service model that focuses on the preparation and implementation of the 2024 General Election in Padangsambian Klod Village. KKN places students in the community to work together with the village PPS to make the 2024 Election a success by going directly to the community in the banjars of each hamlet in the village. Students can synergize and implement the science they study with community life, train care, leadership, cooperation, value order, and community norms. Thematic KKN this time is related to organizing quality, transparent, and accountable elections. The author has an effort to improve the quality and transparency of elections by utilizing information technology. The Voter Data Information System (Sidalih) is one of the solutions introduced to help manage voter data digitally. Thus, it is expected that voter data management can be done more structurally and efficiently. Students involved in this work program bring information technology skills and the spirit to contribute to improving the quality of election administration at the village level. Through the utilization of information technology, the democratic process at the local level can be improved.

SOCIAL PHARMACY INITIATION TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN FISHERMAN VILLAGE KAMAL MUARA

Afifah Kusuma Vardhani — 2025-03-04

Kamal Muara Sub-district, Penjaringan District, located in the coastal area of North Jakarta, is a community with a heterogeneous population in terms of ethnicity, culture, and occupation. Most of the residents work as fishermen and factory workers. Various health and environmental issues such as low awareness of personal hygiene and healthy eating habits were problems faced by coastal residents. This activity aims to provide health education, improve nutrition, and raise environmental awareness through a social pharmacy practice program. The methods used in this program are observation and field practice. The students participated in activities such as education on safe drug use, healthy exercise sessions, creative healthy fish cooking, recycling workshops, proper handwashing and tooth brushing techniques, and environmental cleaning. The results of this study show that awareness and knowledge of the importance of health in the community increased through a series of educational programs. The program also successfully promoted collaboration and mutual cooperation among residents with significant support from community leaders and academia. The positive impact of this program is expected to last and become part of the daily habits of the community.

SUSTAINABLE FARMING THROUGH COMMUNITY EFFORTS: THE IMPACT OF ORGANIC COMPOSTING IN KUWON VILLAGE, MAGETAN REGENCY, INDONESIA

Mahros Darsin — 2025-03-04

This paper presents a community engagement initiative in Kuwon Village, Magetan Regency, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity through compost production mechanization. The project, a collaboration between university researchers and local farmers, introduced organic composting techniques using a specially designed compost chopper machine. The initiative sought to address the challenges of high fertilizer costs and limited subsidized fertilizers, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and improving farmers' livelihoods. The primary goal was to provide an efficient, cost-effective method for producing organic compost, reducing dependency on chemical fertilizers, and improving soil health. The project followed a participatory approach, involving farmers at every stage—from needs assessment to design, fabrication, training, and implementation—ensuring solutions suited to the local community's needs. The compost chopper machine reduced time and labor in compost production, and farmers reported improved soil health and higher crop yields. The project also fostered community collaboration as farmers worked together to adopt new practices. Economic benefits included lower input costs and increased income from higher productivity. The success of this initiative highlights the potential of combining technological innovation with community involvement to tackle challenges faced by rural farmers in Indonesia, promoting sustainable agricultural development and improving livelihoods.

PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH PRACTICE AND PREPARATION METHODS AT MAAHAD DARUL AZHAR WAL HIKMAH TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA

Dewi Anggrayni — 2025-03-04

Failure to understand information in the learning process often occurs due to weak public speaking skills, especially in the school environment. To anticipate this problem, they needs some method as to increase they skills in public speakings. The Postgraduate of Islamic Communication and Broadcasting UIKA conducts community service activities at Mahaad Darul Azhar Wal Hikmah Malaysia by providing public speaking training based on Practice and Preparation. This method is effectively applied to programs with a short duration time, with hope of having a sustainable effect and beneficial for students to confidently carry out da'wah practices in the community. This activity provides theory and practice of public speaking with the "Practice and Preparation" method in improving students' public speaking skills. With a qualitative descriptive approach, we are preparation activities for 35 studenst in training. They give’s briefings before speaking in public are given theoretically and conceptually. The briefing provided helps students to be more confident in public speaking service, activity managed to get a positive response from the participants and able to display the practice of storytelling with a randomly selected theme. Practice and Preparation method are effective in improving the public speaking skills for Mahad Darul Azhar Wal Hikmah students

UTILIZATION OF ART, CULTURE, AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST VILLAGES THROUGH POKDARWIS

Rita Inderawati — 2025-03-04

Purwosari Village gained recognition with the Embung Puri Idaman tourist attraction, the only tourist village in East Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. Managed by the Pokdarwis (Tourism Awareness Group), formed in 2022, the site is now facing challenges, including a decrease in the number of visitors. The causes include limited tourism creativity and innovation, economic capital, suboptimal marketing, and low community cohesion. To overcome this, online cultural arts and marketing training programs were held to boost Pokdarwis creativity, attract more visitors, and provide educational value for tourists. This training used the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach and involved 40 participants, including Pokdarwis members, village officials, children, and village residents. The material provided includes training on the mini saron musical instrument, the bancakan weton procession, tourism management, and social media marketing. The results showed an increase in participants' knowledge from 11.5% to 75.5%, as well as an increase in creativity from those who only relied on nature and facilities as tourist attractions, now being able to play mini saron and understand the bancakan weton cultural procession. Interviews revealed that participants gained new motivation to promote local arts and culture, aiming to increase recognition and provide economic value for the village community.

APPLICATION OF MECHANICAL CORN SHELLING MACHINE TO THE CORN FARMING COMMUNITY OF BIBIOSI VILLAGE ARSO SWAKARSA DISTRICT KEEROM DISTRICT

Thomas Pagasis — 2025-03-05

The application of corn shelling machine technology aims to increase the productivity of partner farmers in Bibiosi Village, Keerom Regency so that they can improve their welfare. The target to be achieved is the adoption of corn shelling technology which works mechanically by the target community, increasing corn shelling production and community income, as well as establishing intensive cooperation between Cenderawasih University as the producer and developer of appropriate technology, the community using the technology and the local government. The method used to achieve this goal is by providing a technological touch to the community in processing corn harvests so that corn production can be optimized through the mechanical shelling process of corn. Application of appropriate technology in the form of a corn shelling machine using a petrol motor with 5.5 HP power. Based on the performance test results, this corn shelling machine has a production capacity of 1000 kg/hour. This is expected to help corn farmers to produce shelled corn more quickly and save energy. The application of appropriate technology will have an impact on the welfare of the community in the community partnership program. Apart from that, the application of science and technology is a solution for farmer groups in building insight and mindset in society.

DEVELOPMENT OF WALLAGRI TOURISM DESTINATION BASED ON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING AND TOURISM PACKAGING

Zia Kemala — 2025-03-05

This Community Service Program aims to develop Kampung Wallagri as a tourism destination based on community empowerment through English language training and tourism packaging. Kampung Wallagri has rich cultural and natural tourism potential but has not been optimized in attracting international tourists due to the community's limited ability to communicate in English and package tourism products effectively. The program is implemented using a participatory method, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and mentoring stages. The training covers basic English communication for tourism, guiding techniques, and tourism packaging, conducted through lectures, discussions, drills, and role-playing. The program results show an improvement in the community's English communication skills and tourism product presentation, which is expected to enhance the tourist experience and local income. The program's outputs include increased community competence, scientific article publications, and a sustainable development plan supported by various stakeholders within the pentahelix framework. This program strengthens collaboration between academia, government, and the community to build sustainable and inclusive tourism.

SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL INNOVATION OF ROBUSTA COFFEE PROCESSING THROUGH CIRCULAR ECONOMY TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF FARMER GROUPS

Yerisma Welly — 2025-03-06

The application of circular economy technology in robusta coffee processing is a strategic approach to improve the sustainability and welfare of the farming community. This community service aims to develop socio-ecological innovations based on community mapping in supporting the implementation of circular economy technology. Through the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, this service identifies relevant social structures, local assets, needs, and partnership networks to ensure the adoption of technologies appropriate to the local context. The results of the service show that the use of coffee waste as a new raw material, technology integration, and environmentally friendly processing processes can increase production efficiency while creating economic added value. In addition, community mapping plays an important role in strengthening farmer participation, building cross-sector collaboration, and creating inclusive innovation. This study recommends a community mapping-based approach as a foundation for a more sustainable and equitable transformation of coffee processing systems.

EMPOWERING BOGOR COFFEE FARMS THROUGH THE COFFEE FUN TRIP EDUTAINMENT PROGRAM

Nurman Hakim — 2025-03-06

The green economy significantly impacts Indonesia's economy, with agriculture, forestry, and fisheries contributing 13.70% of the GDP in 2020 and 13.28% in 2021. Coffee, as a major agricultural commodity, serves as a vital non-oil export and has a strong domestic market presence, placing Indonesia as the fifth-largest coffee-consuming country worldwide. This paper highlights the innovative potential of edutainment tourism, focusing on the Coffee Fun Trip initiative in Bogor as a sustainable method to empower local coffee farmers. The Coffee Fun Trip blends educational and recreational experiences, enabling visitors to connect with the coffee production process while exploring scenic plantations and local cultural heritage. Initial efforts involve preparing accessible coffee plantations with infrastructure like camping grounds, pathways, and roasting equipment. Activities such as guided tours, coffee workshops, and tasting sessions emphasize the unique Arabica Limow Lestari coffee, cultivated by KTH Silih Asih, a local community group. Effective marketing through digital platforms, partnerships, and influencer collaborations is vital for attracting visitors. This program diversifies farmers’ incomes, preserves cultural traditions, and drives regional economic development. The Coffee Fun Trip offers a replicable model of sustainable tourism, merging education, entertainment, and community empowerment to benefit both visitors and local stakeholders.

SOCIALIZATION OF WOOD CHARCOAL GASIFICATION USING DOWNDRAFT GASIFIER

Fajri Vidian — 2025-03-06

The reduction in fossil energy requires alternative energy that can be renewed. Wood charcoal is one of the alternative sources that can be renewed. Wood charcoal is used to produce energy through direct combustion until now, such as in Pulau Semambu Village, Ogan Ilir, and South Sumatra. The Gasification Method is one technique for converting wood charcoal into gas fuel. This method is not widely known by the community, especially the Pulau Semambu Village, Ogan Ilir people. This Community Service aims to socialize wood charcoal gasification to produce gas fuel in the Pulau Semambu Village Community, South Sumatra. Community service is carried out through Presentations, Q&As, discussions, and demonstrations. The demonstration results showed that the Pulau Semambu Community was very interested in the material provided and the demonstration of making gas fuel from wood charcoal with a gasification process. The demonstration shows that 3 kg of fuel can produce gas for about 50 minutes. The gas fuel formed is identified by the combustion of the resulting gas, which makes the flame.

REINFORCEMENT OF DEVELOPING HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS BASED LEARNING TOOLS IN MADRASAH KOTA JAMBI

Hilma Suryani — 2025-03-06

The current community service aims at training and mentoring the elementary school teachers to develop higher order thinking skills based learning tools. Higher order thinking skills have become the vital part that must be included in teaching and learning activities. It enables the students to be able to compete globally. The program involved twenty four teachers at Madrasah Nurul Yaqin Kota Jambi. The method of community service was service learning. The school was selected as the site of community service by considering the active participation of the school in attending any workshops held by different institutes. The results indicated that the participants were satisfied with the training since they could figure out the how to develop higher order thinking skills based learning tools. Also they could implement the developed learning tools in their own classrooms.

THE EMOTIONAL DYNAMICS OF TEENAGERS IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM BROKEN HOMES

Suaidah Lubis — 2025-03-06

Some students at a state high school in Perbaungan exhibit disruptive behavior, harming themselves and disturbing the school environment. These students often skip school, ignore assignments, fight with classmates, disobey teachers, and cause disruptions. The root cause appears to be the students' backgrounds, particularly coming from broken homes. A broken home, caused by parental divorce, leads to emotional struggles in adolescents. This research aims to explore the emotional dynamics of adolescents from broken homes due to their parents' divorce. A qualitative approach with a case study method was used, involving three respondents aged 16 and 17 from divorced families, selected through purposive sampling. Triangulation techniques—source, method, and time—were applied for data validity. Descriptive analysis was employed to analyze the data collected from the informants. The findings show that all three respondents exhibited negative behavioral changes, emotional instability, and psychological trauma. They also reported a lack of attention and affection from their parents after the divorce. Despite the challenges, they viewed parental divorce as a process of self-maturation, although it was also seen as a difficult and painful experience.

THE UTILIZATION OF CORNCOB CHARCOAL BRIQUETTES AS A FUEL SOURCE FOR HOUSEHOLD NEEDS

Enos Tambing — 2025-03-06

This initiative aimed to address the issue of post-harvest corncob waste and the community's dependence on fossil fuels in Bibiosi Village, Keerom Regency. Through training on the production and utilization of charcoal briquettes from corncob waste, this community service program focused on improving energy efficiency, reducing household expenses, and fostering biomass-based entrepreneurship. The methods employed included socialization, technical training on briquette production (drying, carbonization, molding), and application testing in cooking. The test results indicated that the charcoal briquettes were capable of boiling 1 liter of water in 15 minutes and 10 seconds at an average temperature of 442°C, grilling 20 chicken skewers in 18 minutes and 12 seconds (438°C), and roasting 8 fish in 24 minutes and 35 seconds (429°C). These briquettes produced minimal smoke, left no soot, and were more economical than conventional fuels. In conclusion, corncob charcoal briquettes have the potential to serve as a sustainable solution for household energy and agricultural waste management.

INCREASING UMKM INCOME WITH POC INNOVATION FROM FISHERY WASTEWATER IN KEDUNGREJO BANYUWANGI

Wisnu Jalu Pamungkas — 2025-03-06

Kedungrejo Village has great fishery potential and is a key icon in Banyuwangi Regency, leading to numerous fish-processing industries. However, industrial expansion has not been accompanied by proper waste management, resulting in environmental issues that affect local communities. This study explores the utilization of fishery wastewater to produce Liquid Organic Fertilizer (POC) as an innovative solution to these challenges. The research was conducted through the Student Community Service Program (Promahadesa) organized by the University of Jember. The implementation included socialization, training, mentoring, and marketing strategies to support local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) in processing fishery waste into valuable products. The study involved a trial-and-error method to determine the optimal composition of POC, testing its effectiveness on plant growth, and conducting laboratory analysis to ensure quality standards. The results indicate that the production of POC from fishery wastewater effectively reduces waste, provides an alternative solution to fertilizer scarcity, and increases the economic value of fishery by-products. Furthermore, the initiative fosters creativity among local communities, encouraging sustainable waste management and economic empowerment. This research highlights the importance of integrating waste management solutions into local industries to support environmental sustainability and improve UMKM income.

ISSUES WITH THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW AGAINST DRUG USERS (Study of Decision Number): 214/Pid.Sus/2024/PN.Mdn)

Roslina Tiur Melia — 2025-03-12

Because it can harm the nation's values, the government views the distribution and usage of drugs as one of the major national issues. Drug offenders frequently receive punishments based on court rulings that fall short of providing a sense of justice and legal clarity. Articles 114, 112, and 127 of Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics are among the provisions that are frequently utilized to trap offenders in drug-related crimes. As a result of the articles' multiple interpretations, drug dealers and other criminals will pretend to be victims of drug-related crimes. that this will affect the imposition of short sentences, leading to unfairness in the process of implementation. The data and facts gathered by examining court rulings pertaining to criminal penalties against drug offenders and connecting them to relevant laws and regulations constitute the normative legal nature of this research, which is a method that describes or explains a fact in a methodical manner. According to the study's findings, this appears to be far more challenging in the realm of drug law enforcement. It appears that our law enforcement is ingrained in prioritizing criminal consequences. On a local, national, and worldwide scale, extraordinary encouragement is required. Regarding the case under investigation, the judge of the Medan District Court found the defendant legally and convincingly guilty in accordance with Article 112 paragraph (1) of Law No. 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics.

DENTAL SCREENING AND DMF-T SCORE ANALYSIS IN DESA RANDEGANSARI

Jennifer Widjaja — 2025-03-13

Dental caries remains a prevalent public health issue, particularly in rural areas with limited access to dental care. This study aimed to assess the oral health status of residents in Randegansari Village through dental screening and DMF-T score analysis. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 15 participants aged 13–65 years. The results showed a high DMF-T score, with missing teeth contributing the most. The high prevalence of tooth loss and untreated caries indicated inadequate access to dental care and a lack of awareness regarding oral hygiene. The primary challenges identified were the absence of preventive measures and limited access to restorative treatment. To address this issue, educational programs on oral health, preventive interventions such as fluoride applications, and improved access to dental care are essential. The study concludes that increased community awareness and dental services are necessary to reduce caries prevalence and improve oral health in rural populations.

PREPARATION OF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) FOR THE OPTIMIZATION OF UMKM CENTERS IN TOURISM VILLAGES CIBURIAL SAUNG

Gia Kardina Prima Armania — 2025-03-14

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in the Indonesian economy, but still face various challenges in effective and efficient business management. One solution to improve the professionalism and productivity of MSMEs is to implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This community service aims to develop and implement SOPs at the UMKM Center Saung Ciburial, a business unit that plays a role in local economic empowerment. This activity is carried out with a participatory approach, which involves preliminary studies, focus group discussions (FGDs), SOP preparation training, intensive mentoring, and SOP implementation and monitoring. The results obtained show that the implementation of SOPs can improve operational efficiency, product consistency, and transparency in business management. With a clear and systematic SOP, Saung Ciburial MSME Center can operate more professionally and sustainably, so that it can compete in a wider market.

ANALYSIS OF BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION QUALITY THROUGH BUDGET ABSORPTION INDICATORS AT BKPM IN 2023

Putri Makhroja Andrianti — 2025-04-07

The effectiveness of the budget implementation of a government agency is reflected in the absorption of the budget. This study examines the budget absorption indicators of the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM for the year 2023 using the performance indicators for budget implementation derived from the PER-5 PB 2022 and 2024. With low absorption at the beginning of the year and a significant increase in the last quarter, the results of the analysis reveal anomalies in the absorption pattern, which suggest a slow pattern of backloading of expenditure. Internal management, budget reallocations that undermine the stability of planning and implementation, and policy and regulatory changes, such as mid-year budget changes, are the main sources of imbalance. The quality of budget implementation can be improved to promote efficiency, effectiveness, and optimization of the use of the budget following the principle of value for money in public finances. To overcome these problems, more realistic budget planning is needed, based on historical data and real needs. In addition, regular monitoring and evaluation mechanisms need to be reinforced to ensure consistency between budgetary targets and implementation in each quarter.

ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PBB-P2 AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE REGIONAL ORIGINAL REVENUE IN BANDUNG REGENCY

Meira Aisyah — 2025-04-07

The Rural and Urban Land and Building Tax (PBB-P2) is one of the main sources of Regional Original Revenue (PAD) in Bandung Regency. This study analyzes the effectiveness of PBB-P2 revenue and its contribution to PAD during the 2019-2023 period. The results of the analysis show that although the potential PBB-P2 revenue is high, the realization of revenue fluctuates, where in 2019-2021 the target was achieved, but decreased in 2022-2023. Factors such as taxpayer compliance, administrative systems, and local fiscal policies affect target achievement. The programs owned by the Bandung Regency Regional Revenue Agency have a positive impact on increasing taxpayer compliance, but are not optimal enough to increase revenue effectiveness. Overall, the contribution of PBB-P2 to PAD is still relatively low, ranging from 9%-11% annually. Therefore, a more comprehensive strategy is needed to optimize local tax revenue to increase its effectiveness and contribution to PAD.

UNBOXING ENTREPRENEURSHIP: ENHANCING YOUR PRICING STRATEGY KNOWLEDGE

Apriani Simatupang — 2025-04-07

In an increasingly competitive business environment, understanding pricing strategy has become one of the key elements for entrepreneurial success. The Community Service Program (PkM) titled "Unboxing Entrepreneurship: Enhancing Your Pricing Strategy Knowledge", organized by Universitas Pelita Harapan, aimed to provide fundamental insights into pricing strategies for students of SMA Tarsisius 2 and SMA Tritunggal Semarang. The activity involved expert speakers in business strategy and student entrepreneurs who shared their practical experiences. Through theoretical sessions, case studies, and interactive simulations, participants were trained to analyze costs, understand the market, and strategically determine product prices. The outcomes of the program demonstrated improved student comprehension of the importance of pricing in business, along with enhanced practical skills in analyzing and setting competitive prices. Furthermore, the program successfully inspired students to develop entrepreneurial ideas based on a more structured strategy, enabling them to face market challenges with greater confidence.

GLOBAL COLLABORATION: REVOLUTIONIZING INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE AND EXPANDING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL POTENTIALS OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

Juniarty Juniarty — 2025-03-28

In today's globalized and digitally connected world, cross-border collaboration is a key enabler of innovation, trade, and entrepreneurship. This community service activity conducted by the Universitas Pelita Harapan Business School aimed to equip students from Iloilo University, Philippines, with the insights and mindset required to thrive in international business. The seminar titled Global Collaboration: Revolutionizing International Commerce and Expanding the Entrepreneurial Potentials of Young Entrepreneurs highlighted cross-cultural partnerships, digital technologies, and international market access as critical enablers of entrepreneurial opportunities. Practical strategies for building global networks, innovating through e-commerce, and leveraging digital tools were discussed. The program empowered students to think globally, act strategically, and foster sustainable innovation.

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH LIQUID ORGANIC FERTILIZER FOR COST AND NUTRITION GAINS IN CIBANTENG, BOGOR

Siti Umamah Naili Muna — 2025-05-08

The main goal expected by the administrators of the Raharja Farmer Group is to achieve food security in Cibanteng Village. However, the skills related to organic vegetable cultivation and the availability of essential farming materials and tools such as seeds, organic fertilizer, pots, plastic containers, and others are still suboptimal. The community service method involved a series of discussions with representatives of the farmer group, including local residents, retired civil servants, and housewives. These discussions focused on the importance of organic vegetable cultivation techniques, the production of liquid organic fertilizer enriched with phytohormones, and the practical application of planting organic vegetables. Active participation from community members and intensive mentoring, both in person and via online platforms such as WhatsApp, significantly contributed to the success of the program. Residents successfully cultivated and harvested vegetables such as kangkung and pakcoy in their home gardens. This not only increased their organic vegetable consumption but also had a direct impact on reducing household expenses. The harvest enabled savings on vegetable purchases for up to one week and promoted household-level food independence. Evaluation results indicate that the program met the needs of the community partners and effectively reduced their reliance on local markets. Additionally, the use of shallot waste as liquid fertilizer improved soil fertility and ensured the quality of the organic crops. This success demonstrates the potential for long-term sustainability if managed properly through the institutional support of the farmer group.

MAINTAINING THE CONTINUITY OF WATER RESOURCES THROUGH THE CONSERVATION OF PROTECTED FORESTS IN LARIKE VILLAGE, WEST LEIHITU DISTRICT, CENTRAL MALUKU REGENCY

Evelin Parera — 2025-05-30

Protected forests play a role in guarding a balanced ecosystem and water resilience by supporting cycle hydrology and preventing the degradation of the environment. However, the low public awareness regarding the importance of forest protection Still becomes a challenge in effort conservation. Research This aims to analyze the effective method of socialization in increasing understanding, attitudes and behaviour of the Larike Village community-related preservation of forest protection as an effort to guard against water resistance. The method used covers discussion group focused (FGD), seminars, training conservation land and water, as well as campaigns through digital media. Evaluation is done through pre-tests and post-tests to measure the change level of public understanding. Research results show an improvement in public understanding from 30% before socialization to 85% after socialization, as well as a change in attitude positive from 40% to 88%. In addition, the behaviour of society in effort conservation increased from 29% to 82%. The conclusion of the study This is that method systematic and community-based socialization participation can increase awareness as well as community involvement in the preservation of forest protection use guard resilience source water power sustainability.