Jurnal Panjar: Pengabdian Bidang Pembelajaran
Jurnal Panjar: Pengabdian Bidang Pembelajaran (P-ISSN 2656-2405 | E-ISSN 2809-4778) is a double blind peer-reviewed journal published by the Universitas Negeri Semarang and managed by the Institute for Research and Community Service, Universitas Negeri Semarang (LPPM UNNES) . This Journal is published twice a year every February and August and since its publication in 2019 it has used an open access system as a whole. Jurnal Panjar: Pengabdian Bidang Pembelajaran publishes research articles and critical-analytic studies related to learning and teaching in the social humanities field covering various fields of social sciences, psychology, counseling guidance, non-formal education, languages, arts education, history education, primary school teacher education, teacher education for Early childhood education, Education Management, Education Curriculum, Educational Technology, Policy in Education, Legal education, Street law and Advocacy, Islamic education and teaching, Pancasila Education, and other social fields that accommodate social scope and benefits for social change in Indonesia and Global Context. Abstracting/Indexing: DIMENSION | GARUDA
Introducing Motor Games to Improve Physical Health and Coordination in Elementary School Students
Sedentary lifestyles and conventional physical education limit the motor development of primary school children. This community service program aimed to improve the physical health and movement coordination of pupils at MI ICP Nurul Ulum Bojonegoro through the introduction of creative, enjoyable, and educational motor games. The program applied a participatory and educational approach across five stages, namely socialization, teacher training, technology and innovation adoption, mentoring and evaluation, and program sustainability. The core innovation was the Interactive Motor Learning Innovation Package (PIMI), which combines simple physical equipment with QR code video tutorials and a Merdeka Curriculum based motor game module. Up to the midpoint of implementation, the team completed initial coordination, socialization and the formation of a healthy school team, teacher training, module preparation, equipment procurement, and most field mentoring. Preliminary results show high student enthusiasm, improved teacher capacity in designing motor activities, and the emergence of more varied physical activity habits. The program demonstrates that an accessible and low-cost technology can be absorbed independently by partner teachers and holds strong potential to be replicated as a model of a healthy, game-based school in Bojonegoro.
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Strengthening the Preparedness of Elementary School Physical Education Teachers in Injury Prevention and Initial Emergency Response
The limited preparedness of elementary school Physical Education (PE) teachers in managing injuries and emergency situations remains a significant challenge for ensuring student safety. This community service programme aimed to strengthen teachers’ competencies in injury prevention, emergency response, and school safety management through an integrated training and mentoring approach. The programme involved 33 PE teachers from the Physical Education Teachers’ Working Group (KKG PJOK) in Gunungpati Sub-district, Semarang, Indonesia. Activities included needs assessment, training on school safety management, injury prevention, first aid, Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), simulation-based practice, the development of school safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the implementation of SIGAPEdu as a digital injury reporting system. Programme effectiveness was evaluated using pre-test and post-test assessments, practical performance observations, and monitoring of programme outputs. The results demonstrated substantial improvements in teachers’ knowledge and practical competencies. The mean knowledge score increased from 58.24 ± 9.17 in the pre-test to 86.73 ± 6.84 in the post-test, representing an overall improvement of 48.9%. The proportion of teachers capable of performing basic CPR increased from 12.1% to 84.8%, exceeding the programme target of 80%. Furthermore, school-based safety SOPs were developed and implemented, three safety-oriented PE teaching materials were produced, and SIGAPEdu was adopted by 72.7% of participants, surpassing the predetermined target. These outcomes indicate that the programme successfully strengthened teachers’ emergency preparedness, promoted the integration of safety principles into PE learning, and supported the development of data-driven school safety practices. Continuous implementation of similar programmes is recommended to foster safer and higher-quality learning environments in schools.
The Counseling Activity of Girlhood for University Students of Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
The community service activity was motivated by the community service team's concern about the rampant promiscuity that is plaguing Indonesia's young generation today, primarily among university students. Therefore, lecturers need to provide religious-based moral guidance to students, particularly students of Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, based on the mandate given to lecturers to educate them while they are on campus. Based on this, the community service team carried out a girlhood community service activity for female students of the university, mainly Muslim female students. The activity was held offline on Monday, November 3, 2025. The method of implementation of the activity employed a counseling method. The community service activity provides significant benefits for female students, especially opening up their insights in preparing them to build their households in the future. This activity is expected to be carried out periodically by organizing larger events, reaching all female students at Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang.
The Implementation of Digital Score Sheet to Increase the Efficiency of Match Evaluations by Tennis Referees
The rapid development of information technology in sports has encouraged the digitalization of competition management systems, including the process of score recording by referees. In tennis competitions, score recording is still commonly conducted manually using paper-based score sheets, which are often inefficient, prone to data loss, and difficult to monitor in real time by stakeholders. This study aimed to implement and evaluate the use of an Android-based digital score sheet application, Dik_Tennis Score, to support tennis referees in Central Java in preparation for the Pre-Regional Sports Week (Pra-PORPROV) and the XVII PORPROV events in 2025/2026. The research employed a training-based implementation approach involving tutorials, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and monitoring and evaluation of referees’ ability to operate the application. Participants included regional, national, and white-badge tennis referees who were actively involved in officiating tennis competitions in Central Java. The findings revealed that most referees had previously relied on manual score recording and had limited experience with digital systems. After participating in the training and practical sessions, approximately 80% of the referees were able to independently operate the Dik_Tennis Score application to record match events and transmit results online. The implementation of this digital system improves the efficiency of match administration, facilitates real-time monitoring of match scores, and enables systematic storage of competition data through a web-based database. Therefore, the adoption of an Android-based digital score sheet application has significant potential to enhance the quality of tennis match officiating and support the broader digital transformation of sports competition management.
digital score sheet, tennis referees, sports technology, android application
Strengthening Digital Literacy and Hoax Awareness of SDN Pandean 1 Students
This community service-based study responds to the urgency of strengthening digital literacy and awareness of hoaxes among elementary school students amid the increasing use of gadgets. The rapid penetration of digital technology has made children active internet users, but without adequate critical thinking skills, they remain vulnerable to false information and unethical digital behavior. This Program was held at SDN Pandean 1 and involved students in grades IV–VI through structured digital literacy socialization activities that focused on responsible use of gadgets, basic fact verification skills, and digital ethics. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews with students and teachers, and documentation during program Implementation. The findings suggest that although students demonstrate high technical expertise in using digital devices, their ability to critically evaluate information, especially in identifying hoaxes, is still limited. However, such socialization activities contribute to increased awareness in verifying the source of information, recognizing misleading content, and adopting more ethical online behavior. This community service initiative highlights the importance of integrating digital literacy education into elementary learning environments. The results suggest that collaborative involvement between schools, teachers, and parents is essential to build students’ critical digital competencies from an early age.
digital literacy, hoax awareness, elementary students, community service, gadget use
Empowering Female Prisoners Through Makeup and Hairstyling Training to Improve Skills and Economic Independence at the Semarang City Women’s Prison
The issue of social reintegration and rehabilitation, particularly for women in correctional institutions (Lapas), remains a significant challenge in Indonesia. Female inmates often face negative stigma, limited access to education and skill training, and significant economic hardship upon release. Their unpreparedness for life outside often leads them to relapse into criminal behavior. Therefore, a strategic approach is needed that can provide skills and build their self-confidence, so they can live productively and sustainable in society. One skill that can be developed is hairdressing and makeup, which has broad market potential in Indonesia. With the increasing demand for beauty services, skills in this field not only open up job opportunities but can also become a sustainable independent business. Based on initial observations at Semarang City Prison, it was discovered that knowledge of certain skills was urgently needed, as the inmates had never received training in these areas. This community service program aims to utilize hairdressing and makeup skills, with a focus on creating more productive and sustainable skills, both during their sentence and after returning to society. This program is expected to build self-confidence and increase economic opportunities for women’s success, so they can become independent and useful individuals both inside and outside of prison. This training was held at the Semarang City Women’s Prison on May 8-9, 2025, and used lectures, reflection, practice, and evalution methods. The training results showed that the participants developed skills and high levels of motivation and received full support from the prison administration. The program provided economic resources, self-confidence, and opportunities for independent entrepreneurship as compensation after serving their sentence.
female prisoners, skills, make-up, hair styling, economic independence
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Increasing Business Revenue of Student Entrepreneurs of Faculty of Engineering of UNNES through IT-Based Marketing Media Creation Training
Several problems that arise from the Entrepreneurship Education program at UNNES: 1) inadequate knowledge and understanding of student entrepreneurs of FT Unnes in the area of Digital Marketing, 2) only 50% of student entrepreneurs of FT Unnes were knowledgeable in product marketing technology . Based on the above-mentioned descriptions, the community services being conducted were: 1) Introduction of several media related to social media and marketplaces. 2) Demonstrating simulations in the use of digital business marketing applications. The program was attended by student entrepreneurs of FT Unnes who had a business for at least 1 year; a total of 48 persons. This program was held on July 18, 2023, at Building E7 FT UNNES. The resource person in this occasion was the owner of CV Bapak Pucung. The program outcome indicated an increase in students’ knowledge from the average pre-test score of 68 to 82 in the post-test. The assessment illustrated that 40% of students’ works were in the very good category, 40% were in good category, and 20% were in quite good category.
marketing media, student entrepreneurs, business revenue
Developing Instructor Academic Competence through Scientific Article Writing and English Presentation Training
This community service activity aimed to improve instructors' skills in writing scientific articles and English presentations to strengthen their participation in international seminars. The main problems identified were instructors' poor ability to write articles that adhere to scientific principles and limited academic presentation skills in English. The activity was implemented in three stages: planning, implementation, and evaluation. The training methods used included guided writing, concept presentations, hands-on practice, and intensive mentoring. Evaluation was conducted through pre- and post-tests, practical performance assessments, and participant satisfaction questionnaires. The training results showed significant improvements in knowledge and skills. The average post-test score for participants increased compared to the pre-test, indicating an improved understanding of scientific writing structure and presentation techniques. Eighty-five percent of participants were able to produce complete drafts of scientific articles and demonstrated improved skills in preparing and delivering academic presentations in English, including aspects of delivery, fluency, and slide design. Furthermore, the participant satisfaction rate reached 92%, indicating that the training materials and strategies were considered relevant and beneficial for their professional development. However, this activity still has limitations, particularly related to the training duration and the variation in participants' initial abilities. Overall, this program is effective in improving the academic competency of instructors and has the potential to be replicated on a wider scale to support the continuous increase in scientific publications and international participation.
scientific article writing; english presentation; competency development; instructor; academic training
Marriage Agreement Literacy as a Legal Protection for Indonesian Migrant Workers in Malaysia
Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) represent a vulnerable group within transnational legal systems, particularly when facing issues related to marriage and joint property abroad. The low level of legal literacy—especially concerning prenuptial and postnuptial agreements—has resulted in many migrant workers lacking awareness of their legal rights and obligations. This article aims to analyze the urgency of improving marriage agreement literacy among Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia and to examine its relevance within the context of legal protection and social justice. This study employs a socio-legal method with an empirical approach through a community service program conducted at the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Kuala Lumpur. The findings indicate that improving literacy on marriage agreements not only strengthens the legal standing of migrant workers in cross-border marriages but also serves as a preventive mechanism against potential economic and social losses resulting from legal ignorance.
AI Integration to Improve Teachers’ Efficiency in Developing Instructional Media
Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been widely explored in higher education, research on its integration in elementary teacher training remains limited, particularly in developing contexts. This study investigates whether AI-based training can enhance teachers’ efficiency in developing instructional media. A quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-test–post-test approach was employed. Twenty elementary school teachers from Indonesia participated in a four-week training program involving lectures, guided practice, and mentoring on AI platforms such as ChatGPT, QuillBot, Canva AI, and Quizizz AI. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test assessments (15 multiple-choice items) and a perception questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale. Results showed a significant increase in teachers’ understanding, with mean scores rising from 55.6 to 86.1, indicating a 30.5-point improvement. Teachers also reported high satisfaction with the training (M = 4.76/5), especially regarding efficiency and applicability in classroom practice. These findings suggest that short-term AI-based professional development can reduce teachers’ workload, strengthen digital literacy, and support sustainable educational innovation. The study contributes to global discussions on leveraging AI for teacher capacity building, particularly in resource-constrained elementary education systems.
Improving Understanding of Intellectual Property Legal Protection
After Indonesia became a signatory to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1994, Indonesia already had regulations that became the legal basis for the protection of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, integrated circuit layout designs, industrial designs, plant variety protection, and geographical indications. In Indonesia, of all the types of IP that have been written, only a few types of IP are quite popular, namely patents, copyrights, and trademarks. Based on the theory of legal awareness stated by Soerjono Soekamto, if someone knows a regulation then it is included in the category of having knowledge only. In fact, for each regulation, the community does not only stop at the level of knowledge but also the level of understanding, attitudes, and behavior to be able to know their legal awareness. In relation to IP regulations, the community (in relation to this community service activity, those who have the potential to own IP, namely Teachers and Students) is expected not only to stop at the level of knowledge but also at the level of behavior (in this case the expected behavior is, at least to record and/or register the IP they own). With the three pillars of IP stipulated, namely registration/recording, commercialization, and protection. IP regulations in Indonesia stipulate that IP that can be protected is IP that has been registered with the DJKI. In connection with the relative lack of understanding of high school/vocational school teachers and students in Semarang City related to the focus and three pillars of IP, it is urgent for the UNNES academic community to contribute significantly as a facilitator to improve the understanding of IP protection with a focus on Copyright for high school and vocational school teachers in Semarang City by conducting workshops and facilitating IP recording/registration.
intellectual property, legal protection, recording, registration
The Career Guidance Activities for Students of State Vocational High School 1 Pebayuran Bekasi Regency
The implementation of this career guidance is based on the importance of helping direct students to prepare their future career plans. Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang must contribute to the problems faced by the community and other stakeholders around their campus. Given the lack of career guidance activities in high schools in the Bekasi Regency area, the community service team determined the location of the community service activity at State Vocational High School 1 Pebayuran, Bekasi Regency. This activity was combined with the Real Work Lecture of Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang students in Sumberurip Village, Pebayuran Subdistrict, Bekasi Regency. This activity was held offline on Monday, January 20, 2025. The method of implementing the activity used the counseling method. This activity provides input and suggestions to students according to their choices (working or pursuing higher education) by considering opportunity costs.
English for Banking Training to Improve Communication Skills for Bank Jateng KCP UNNES Semarang Employees
Communication skills, particularly those encompassed in the 4C skills framework, are vital for individuals in the 21st-century workforce. In the digital era, where information is exchanged rapidly and extensively, effective communication is crucial for improving job performance and fostering relationships with external parties. This is especially relevant in the service sector, where employees frequently interact with diverse individuals from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The training is designed to enhance employee confidence, professionalism, and ability to serve a diverse customer base effectively. Implementing the English for Banking training at Bank Jateng KCP UNNES has resulted in several significant achievements that have contributed to enhancing employees' English language proficiency. These include an enhanced understanding of banking terminology in English, improved active communication skills in English, increased proficiency in handling English-language documents, greater confidence in interacting with foreign customers, the ability to apply English in daily work processes, and strengthened teamwork and collaboration.
training, English for Banking, communication skills, bank employees
Improving Understanding of Intellectual Property Commercialization to High School and Vocational School Teachers and Students
Understanding how to leverage intellectual property for economic gain has become increasingly urgent, as the 21st century, a digital technology era, has made creativity and innovation a highly potential source of capital. Based on the issues outlined above, it is crucial to implement activities to enhance understanding of intellectual property and its use to generate income for the community. This community service activity will target high school and vocational school students and teachers in Semarang City. The current curriculum accommodates and is relevant to intellectual property. Furthermore, various scientific competitions have been held, resulting in diverse creative and innovative outcomes. These activities, designed to enhance teachers' and students' understanding of intellectual property and its commercialization, are delivered through presentations by the team and resource persons. To find out the results and potential impact of the activity, after the presentation of the material, a questions and answers session was held with questions regarding the material that had been given. The planned activity was attended by participants consisting of high school/vocational high school teachers and high school/vocational high school students in Semarang City/Regency totalling 100 people. The activity was held on 18 July 2024, on the 3rd Floor of the UNNES LPPM Building. The activity began after being opened by the Secretary of UNNES LPPM. As speakers at the activity were the Head of the Central Java Provincial Education and Culture Office, the Head of the Human Resources Division of the Central Java Provincial Education and Culture Office, the Head of the Vocational High School Section of the Central Java Region I Education Office Branch, and the Chairperson of the Center for Innovation, IP, and Commercialization. The four speakers delivered material guided by a moderator from the community service team.
intellectual property, commercialisation, innovation, creativity
Zero Waste Fashion Training: An Empowerment Strategy for the Women Learners “Cahaya Hati” Semarang
This community service program aims to empower the women members of Rumpin Cahaya Hati in Pleburan Subdistrict, South Semarang District, Semarang City, through training in garment-making skills using zero-waste techniques. The program is motivated by the fact that most of the participants are unemployed, and therefore it is expected that they can make productive use of their free time while also developing sewing skills. The activity involved 15 participants and was conducted using training methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. The program was carried out over four sessions, consisting of one theoretical session and three practical sessions. The outputs of the program included a garment-making module and women’s apparel products developed with a zero-waste approach. The training results indicated an improvement in participants’ knowledge and skills, covering body measurement, pattern making and modification, fabric cutting, sewing processes, and garment finishing with neatness and proper techniques. In addition, the outputs of the program were disseminated through publications in national journals, local mass media, and video highlights. This program is expected to create new economic opportunities for the participants, both for personal use and as a potential tailoring business in the future.
empowerment, sewing skills, women’s apparel, zero waste
Cybercrime Prevention for Students in TPQ Darul Muayyad Gunungpati
The rapid advancement of digital technology and the increasing access to the internet among children and adolescents have raised concerns about their vulnerability to cybercrime. In Islamic educational settings, particularly among santri (Quranic students), exposure to digital platforms without adequate digital literacy or protection mechanisms can lead to significant risks. This research explores the extent of cybercrime awareness among santri and evaluates the preventive efforts taken by Islamic education institutions to safeguard their students. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation from selected Islamic schools. The study found that while many santri regularly access online content through mobile devices, their understanding of cyber threats such as online fraud, cyberbullying, and exposure to inappropriate content remains low. Most institutions lack structured programs for digital literacy or cyber safety education, and there is limited parental or institutional supervision of online activity. However, there is strong potential for integrating digital safety awareness into religious teachings, reinforcing values such as honesty, modesty, and responsibility in digital behavior. The study concludes that effective protection against cybercrime requires collaborative efforts involving educators, parents, and policymakers. Recommendations include the development of culturally relevant digital literacy modules, training for teachers, and community-based campaigns to raise awareness about cyber safety in religious contexts. This research highlights the urgent need to bridge the digital safety gap for Quranic students, ensuring their well-being in an increasingly connected world.
cybercrime, cyber safety digital literation, santri
Promoting Safety and Injury Prevention in Movement and Sport Environments
The high risk of injury in Physical Education activities in primary schools is an important issue that requires special attention, especially since most teachers do not have adequate training in dealing with emergencies such as physical injuries, heart attacks or other risky situations. This problem is reinforced by the lack of integration of safety protocols in learning and the absence of standardized safety policies in many schools. This community service activity aims to increase the capacity of Physical Education teachers through first aid and school safety training. The methods used include coordination with stakeholders, preparation of materials, pretest, theoretical and practical training, posttest, and evaluation of results. The training is delivered through lectures, demonstrations, case studies, and field simulations designed to match the real situation in the school environment. The results showed significant improvements in teachers' understanding of basic life support (100%), integration of classroom safety protocols (95%), and ability to handle student injuries (95%). The training also improved teachers' preparedness in using AEDs and implementing emergency evacuation procedures. In conclusion, systematic and contextualized training proved effective in improving the competence of PJOK teachers in safety and emergency response aspects. In the future, sustainable training programs and integrated school safety policies are needed to ensure a safe, inclusive and responsive learning environment to the risks that may occur during physical activities at school.
safety, injury prevention, sport environments
Improving Emergency Preparedness and Safety Management in Physical Education Settings
The high risk of accidents in elementary school environments requires physical education teachers to have emergency response competencies, including the ability to perform first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, most teachers have not received adequate training in this area. This community service activity aims to enhance the capacity of PE teachers through theoretical and practical training covering CPR, AED use, and the integration of safety protocols into physical education activities. The implementation method includes initial coordination with the school, a pretest, classroom and field training, demonstrations, a posttest, and evaluation using a Google Form-based questionnaire. The results of the activity showed a significant improvement in participants' competencies: 90% of teachers were more skilled in handling emergencies, 95% were able to integrate safety protocols into learning, and 100% obtained formal competencies in CPR skills. Additionally, 95% of teachers demonstrated improved support for the school's medical team system, and 90% were able to incorporate physical safety into the curriculum. These findings confirm the effectiveness of systematic and practical training in enhancing teachers' preparedness. In conclusion, strengthening teachers' competencies in school safety should be an integral part of education policy, and such training should be conducted regularly to ensure comprehensive student safety.
emergency preparedness, safety management, physical education
Pencak Silat and Traditional Games to Prevent Bullying in Elementary Schools
Violence and bullying in schools are serious issues that threaten student safety and character development. Physical Education teachers play a strategic role in building student resilience through appropriate approaches. This community service activity aims to equip teachers with physical and mental skills to deal with violence through pencak silat and traditional sports training that instill values of empathy, resilience, and self-control. The activity methods include coordination, socialization, material development, a pretest, two days of theoretical and practical training, three weeks of mentoring, a posttest, and a final evaluation. Data collection was conducted using an online questionnaire to measure participants' understanding. The activity was attended by Physical Education teachers from the Gunungpati sub-district, with results showing an increase in participants' understanding and skills in addressing bullying and violence in the school environment. This program also encourages teachers to become agents of change capable of creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for student character development. The conclusion of this activity demonstrates the effectiveness of a culture-based self-defense approach in character education.
Strengthening Evaluation of Physical Fitness, Health, and Movement Competency
The high number of students who are physically inactive and the limitations of Physical Education teachers in conducting fitness evaluations indicate the need for competency improvement through structured training. Many teachers do not yet understand the concept of physical literacy and are not skilled in using valid and reliable fitness measurement tools. This community service activity aims to enhance the ability of PJOK teachers to measure and evaluate the fitness, health index, and physical literacy of students through a data-based approach. The methods of the activity include coordination with stakeholders, material preparation, pretest, theoretical and practical training (classroom, demonstration, case study, field practice), posttest, and result evaluation. The instrument used is a Google Form questionnaire developed to measure teachers' understanding and skills before and after the training. The results show a significant improvement: conceptual understanding increased from 28% to 88%, the skill in using measurement tools increased from 22% to 85%, and data analysis ability increased from 15% to 82%. In conclusion, the PEFORMA training is effective in equipping teachers with essential competencies to support the objective, systematic, and sustainable evaluation of student fitness. This program is recommended/advised to be implemented more widely as part of strengthening the quality of physical education in elementary schools.
Increasing Safety Capacity at Special Education Schools in Semarang City
Special Education Schools (SLB) are formal educational institutions that provide services for students with special needs. Until now, SLB still faces significant challenges related to safety in the school environment. To overcome these challenges, mentoring activities are needed to increase safety capacity for teachers, staff and security officers at the Semarang City State SLB. This community service activity uses a participatory approach and is carried out in three stages: preparation, implementation and evaluation. Initial observations showed various problems such as inappropriate evacuation routes, invisible meeting points and expired fire extinguishers. Through mentoring and training activities that combine lecture, discussion and practice methods, participants experienced a 37% increase in knowledge. The evaluation results showed increased participants' knowledge and awareness regarding the importance of implementing safety in schools. This program is expected to be a model for strengthening safety capacity in SLB and encouraging a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Strategies to Strengthen Public Awareness Towards Handling Stunting Early
Stunting is basically chronic malnutrition and recurrent infections in children under five years old (toddlers) due to chronic malnutrition and recurrent infections. The problem of stunting is one of the essential issues in the world of children's health that is still a big concern, especially for children in underdeveloped and developing countries. The purpose of this article is to find a strategy to strengthen public awareness of handling stunting from an early age involving pregnant women, brides-to-be, and toddlers, especially teenagers. The service was carried out by collecting data by interviewing, observing, and reviewing documents. The results show that, basically, they understood the challenges in handling stunting. However, due to the lack of knowledge of both the community and village government officials, the stunting problem that occurs in the Village is often limited in the quality of efforts to solve it. In addition, the level of education results in people not caring or trying to find out about the good or wrong way to solve the stunting problem. The rise of stunting in the community also arises because people choose to allow this condition to occur and do not deter the source of the cause. It is as if the cause of stunting is so free to spread its impact without any pressure from the community, who are actually victims, to overcome it. Continuous support from various parties is needed to support efforts to handle stunting.