Journal of Community Empowerment

Pendampingan Pengolahan Sampah Rumah Tangga Melalui Budidaya Maggot (Hermetia illucens)

Dyah Rini Indriyanti, Priyantini Widiyaningrum, Ning Setiati — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Abstrak. Pemerintah Kota Semarang saat ini sedang giat melakukan berbagai upaya untuk mengurangi sampah, termasuk mendaur ulang sampah agar dapat digunakan kembali. Tim pengabdian masyarakat Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) melakukan pendampingan kelompok masyarakat Kelurahan Plamongansari, Kecamatan Pedurungan, Kota Semarang dalam rangka pengurangan sampah dengan budidaya Maggot (Hermetia illucens) dengan media sampah organik. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk membuat contoh budidaya maggot di kelompok Masyarakat. Cara pelaksanaan : 1) menyediakan bahan alat. 2) membantu proses budidaya maggot dari awal hingga panen. Hasilnya melalui kegiatan kelompok, masyarakat sudah bisa membudidayakan maggot dan memanen larva maggot.

Abstract. The Semarang city government is currently actively carrying out various efforts to reduce waste, including recycling waste that can be reused. The Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) community service team assisted community groups in Plamongansari sub-district community group, Pedurungan District, Semarang city in order to reduce waste by cultivating Maggot (Hermetia illucens) with organic waste media. The aim of this activity was to create an example of maggot cultivation in the community group. Implementation method: 1) provide tool materials. 2) assisting the maggot cultivation process from start to harvest. As a result of group activities, the community has been able to cultivate maggots and has harvested maggot larvae.

Penguatan Pemahaman Penulisan Artikel Ilmiah untuk Mahasiswa Magister Sekolah Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Semarang

Arif Widiyatmoko, Dyah Rini Indriyanti, Melissa Salma Darmawan; Agung Laksono — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Abstrak. Kegiatan ini dilatarbelakangi oleh banyaknya mahasiswa Magister Sekolah Pascasarjana UNNES yang kesulitan dalam menulis artikel ilmiah. Padahal, menulis artikel ilmiah dengan baik dan benar merupakan kemampuan yang harus dimiliki oleh mahasiswa Magister, karena merupakan salah satu syarat untuk mengikuti ujian tesis. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah memberikan penguatan pemahaman penulisan artikel ilmiah untuk mahasiswa Magister Sekolah Pascasarjana UNNES. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah pemaparan materi tips mengolah tesis menjadi artikel ilmiah oleh narasumber, praktik mencari jurnal yang sesuai, serta sesi tanya jawab dan diskusi. Rata-rata pemahaman peserta pelatihan terhadap penulisan artikel ilmiah adalah 82,74% ditinjau dari aspek pemahaman dalam membuat judul, abstrak dan kata kunci, pendahuluan, metode, hasil dan pembahasan, kesimpulan, daftar pustaka, termasuk pemahaman terhadap mengolah tesis menjadi artikel ilmiah, cara mengunggah pada jurnal, reference manager system, dan Turnitin. Peserta memiliki respons positif terhadap penyampaian materi pada pelatihan dengan skor rata-rata persentase sebesar 93,83%. Hasil tersebut berarti bahwa kegiatan penguatan pemahaman penulisan artikel ilmiah telah berlangsung dengan baik.

Abstract. This activity was motivated by the large number of master’s students at the UNNES Postgraduate School who had difficulty writing scientific articles. In fact, writing scientific articles properly and correctly is a skill that must be possessed by master’s students, because it is one of the requirements to take the thesis exam. The purpose of this training activity is to strengthen the understanding of writing scientific articles for UNNES Postgraduate School Masters students. The method used in this training activity is the presentation of tips on how to process a thesis into a scientific article, the practice of finding appropriate journals, and discussion. The average understanding of training participants in writing scientific articles was 82.74% in terms of understanding aspects of making titles, abstracts and keywords, introductions, methods, results and discussion, conclusions, bibliography, including understanding of processing theses into scientific articles, how to upload them to journals, reference manager systems, and Turnitin. Participants had a positive response to the delivery of material at the training with an average percentage score of 93.83%. These results mean that the activity of strengthening the understanding of writing scientific articles has been going well.

Pelatihan Pengolahan Limbah Minyak Jelantah Menjadi Produk Bernilai Ekonomis Guna Mendukung Zero Waste

Satria Pinandita, Supari Supari, Andhy Tri Adriyanto, Yuliyanto Budi Setiawan — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Abstrak. Penggunaan minyak goreng masyarakat desa Pertaharjo Kelurahan Tambakharjo terus meningkat. Namun pada saat ini harga minyak goreng melambung tinggi dan mengakibatkan adanya keinginan untuk menggunakan minyak goreng bekas (minyak jelantah) secara terus menurus. Padahal penggunaan minyak jelantah kurang baik bagi kesehatan. Sedangkan pembuangan minyak jelantah menyebabkan pencemaran lingkungan. Oleh karena itu diperlukan penanganan limbah minyak jelantah dengan baik. Salah satunya mengolah limbah minyak jelantah menjadi produk bernilai tinggi untuk mendukung zero waste. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini yaitu memberikan pemahaman dan pelatihan pengolahan limbah minyak jelantah menjadi produk bernilai tinggi guna mendukung zero waste di Dapur Pertaharjo Kelurahan Tambakharjo. Sasaran dari kegiatan ini adalah 30 ibu-ibu kelompok UMKM. Adapun kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat menggunakan metode diskusi, pelatihan dan pendampingan langsung (praktik). Diharapkan pelatihan-pelatihan dalam pengolahan limbah rumah tangga terutama minyak jelantah dapat menambah pengetahuan, wawasan, kreativitas dan menambah kesadaran akan kebersihan serta dapat mengetahui bahaya penggunaan minyak jelantah bagi kesehatan dan lingkungan. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan pengabdian yang telah dilakukan, menunjukkan mayoritas peserta memberikan respons yang baik dan berpartisipasi secara langsung dalam pembuatan lilin aroma terapi, lilin, cetakan lilin dari semen putih, pupuk organik dan sabun padat, serta menghasilkan produk yang dapat bernilai ekonomi dan bernilai jual tinggi.

Abstract. The use of cooking oil in Pertaharjo village, Tambakharjo Village, continues to increase. However, at this time the price of cooking oil soared and resulted in the desire to use used cooking oil (used cooking oil) continuously decreased. Though the use of used cooking oil is not good for health. While the disposal of used cooking oil causes environmental pollution. Therefore, it is necessary to handle used cooking oil waste properly. One of them is processing used cooking oil waste into high-value products to support zero waste. The purpose of this community service activity is to provide understanding and training on processing used cooking oil waste into high-value products to support zero waste in Dapur Pertaharjo, Tambakharjo Village. The target of this activity is 30 mothers of MSME groups. The community service activities use discussion, training and direct mentoring methods (practice). It is hoped that trainings in household waste treatment, especially used cooking oil, can increase knowledge, insight, creativity and increase awareness of cleanliness and can find out the dangers of using used cooking oil for health and the environment. Based on the results of the service activities that have been carried out, it shows that the majority of participants gave a good response and participated directly in making aroma therapy candles, candles, wax molds from white cement, organic fertilizer and solid soap, as well as producing products that can be of economic value and high selling value.

Konten Video Media Sosial Sebagai Strategi Marketing Pascasarjana UNNES

Ghanis Putra Widhanarto, Ariyani Widyastuti, Tri Arum Maghfiroh — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Abstrak. Dewasa ini kegiatan pemasaran melalui media masa banyak dipilih sebagai strategi yang manjur dalam meningkatkan interaksi dengan para konsumen. Pascasarjana sebagai unit penyelenggara 21 Program Magister dan 9 Program Doktor, perlu kiranya untuk meningkatkan promosi melalui media sosial agar mampu menarik banyak mahasiswa serta mampu bersaing di pasaran dengan perguruan tinggi lain. Berdasarkan wawancara awal dengan Direksi Pascasarjana, kendala-kendala yang ditemui adalah kurang optimalnya peran media sosial, utamanya unggahan promosi kelembagaan yang berupa video. Kendala tersebut memang belum teratasi dengan baik hingga saat ini, sehingga untuk lebih mengoptimalisasikan peran video kontan pada media sosial tim pengabdi mencoba menelaah dan mendiskusikan solusi. Dimana solusi tersebut diharapkan menjadi sumber perumusan solusi yang tepat sesuai dengan kondisi yaitu dilaksanakannya pelatihan pembuatan video konten pada media sosial Pascasarjana. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan unggahan konten video pada media sosial Sekolah Pascasarjana. Selanjutnya dilaksanakan monitoring secara berkala oleh tim pengabdi, dimana dari aktivitas monitoring dapat diketahui bahwa hampir setiap hari terdapat minimal 1 unggahan video konten pada media sosial Sekolah Pascasarjana.

Abstract. Nowadays marketing activities through mass media are often chosen as an effective strategy in increasing interaction with consumers. Postgraduate as the organizing unit for 21 Master's Programs and 9 Doctoral Programs, it is necessary to increase promotion through social media so that it can attract many students and be able to compete in the market with other universities. Based on initial interviews with Postgraduate Directors, the obstacles encountered were the less than optimal role of social media, especially institutional promotional uploads in the form of videos. This obstacle has not been resolved properly until now, so to further optimize the role of direct video on social media, the service team is trying to study and discuss solutions. Where this solution is expected to be a source for formulating appropriate solutions according to the conditions, namely the implementation of training in creating video content on Postgraduate social media. The results of the training showed an increase in video content uploads on the Postgraduate School's social media. Furthermore, regular monitoring is carried out by the service team, where from monitoring activities it can be seen that almost every day there is at least 1 video content uploaded to the Postgraduate School's social media.

Menuju Zona Integritas Melalui Optimalisasi Media Sosial

Irfanda Rizki Harmono Sejati, Ariyani Widyastuti, Dian Kurnia Sari — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Abstrak. Dalam Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berfokus pada pengoptimalan peran media sosial dalam mewujudkan citra zona integritas di pascasarjana Unnes. Media sosial berperan penting dalam pembentukan citra zona integritas namun kenyataannya peran media sosial di pascasarjana Unnes masih belum maksimal. Berdasarkan wawancara awal dengan Direksi Pascasarjana, kendala-kendala yang ditemui dalam rangka penerapan zona integritas adalah kurangnya optimalisasi media sosial. Kendala tersebut memang belum teratasi dengan baik hingga saat ini. Sehingga untuk lebih mengoptimalisasikan peran media sosial dan media masa dalam mewujudkan citra zona integritas, tim pengabdi mencoba menelaah dan mendiskusikan solusi. Upaya optimalisasi media sosial dalam mewujudkan citra zona integritas sekolah pascasarjana dilakukan melalui dua cara, yaitu pelatihan optimasi media sosial, dan pendampingan pengelolaan media sosial. Hasil kegiatan cukup optimal, tetapi konten yang diunggah ke media masa kebanyakan masih berupa video highlight kegiatan-kegiatan.

Abstract. This community service focuses on optimizing the role of social media in realizing the image of an integrity zone in Unnes postgraduate studies. Social media plays an important role in forming the image of an integrity zone, but in reality the role of social media in Unnes postgraduate studies is still not optimal. Based on initial interviews with Postgraduate Directors, the obstacles encountered in implementing the integrity zone were the lack of optimization of social media. This obstacle has not been resolved properly until now. So, to further optimize the role of social media and mass media in creating the image of an integrity zone, the service team tried to study and discuss solutions. Efforts to optimize social media in realizing the image of a postgraduate school integrity zone are carried out in two ways, namely social media optimization training and assistance with social media management. The results of the activities are quite optimal, but the content uploaded to the mass media is still mostly in the form of video highlights of the activities.

Intervensi Pencegahan Dini Penyakit Degenerative Melalui Pendidikan Kesehatan Konsumsi MBDK

Oktia Woro Kasmini Handayani, Widya Hary Cahyati, Puput Ediyarsari — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Abstrak. Saat ini penderita Diabetes Militus (DM) anak meningkat pesat, 70 kali (tahun 2010 – Januari 2023). WHO memberi perhatian untuk mengurangi asupan Minuman Berpemanis Dalam Kemasan (MBDK) untuk mengurangi risiko obesitas yang merupakan determinan yang dapat memicu terjadinya penyakit degeneratif, seperti DM. Tujuan penelitian adalah 1) Menganalisis efek intervensi terhadap pengetahuan dan persepsi terkait konsumsi MBDK siswa, 2) Melakukan monitoring dan evaluasi perilaku sehat siswa secara berkala yang digambarkan melalui gambaran perubahan BB dan TB. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Variable bebas berupa intervensi program yang terdiri dari 1) Pendidikan kesehatan melalui media video yootube, 2) Kegiatan pendampingan, 3) Pengukuran BB dan TB. Responden ditentukan dengan teknik purposive sampling sebanyak 62 siswa kelas VI. Variabel terikat berupa pengetahuan dan persepsi tentang MBDK. Instrumen menggunakan kuesioner. Data pre dan post intervensi di olah secara analisis univariat dan analisis bivariate (uji chi-Square). Penelitian mendapatkan kesimpulan: 1) adanya peningkatan pengetahuan dan sikap siswa terkait konsumsi MBDK pada bulan ke 2. 2) Gambaran perilaku sehat siswa yang diukur melalui BB dan TB belum tampak nyata (91%) dengan BB tetap, 3 orang meningkat serta 2 orang menurun. 3) Proses pendampingan dapat berjalan intensif baru pada bulan ke 2 oleh karena libur panjang siswa

Abstract. Currently, children with diabetes mellitus (DM) has increased rapidly, 70 times (2010 – January 2023). WHO pays attention to reducing the intake of Packaged Sweetened Drinks (MBDK) to reduce the risk of obesity which is a determinant that can trigger degenerative diseases, such as DM. The aims of the research were 1) to analyze the effect of the intervention on students' knowledge and perceptions regarding the consumption of MBDK, and 2) to monitor and evaluate students' healthy behavior regularly as illustrated by the description of changes in weight and height. The research method uses a quantitative approach. The independent variable is in the form of program intervention consisting of 1) Health education through YouTube video media, 2) Mentoring activities, and 3) Measurement of BB and TB. Respondents were determined by purposive sampling technique by as many as 62 students of class VI. The dependent variable is knowledge and perceptions about MBDK. The instrument uses a questionnaire. Pre and post-intervention data were processed using univariate analysis and bivariate analysis (chi-square test). The research concluded: 1) There was an increase in students' knowledge and attitudes regarding MBDK consumption in the 2nd month. 2) The picture of healthy behavior of students as measured by weight and height was not yet apparent (91%) with constant weight, 3 people increased and 2 people decreased. 3) The mentoring process can run intensively only in the 2nd month due to the long holiday for students

Partnership for Empowering Community Learning Centers in Improving Competency in Managing Vocational Skills Training

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Abstract. The partner of this community service activity is Bina Sejahtera Community Learning Center of Brebes Regency, which faces problems in managing vocational skills training programs for Package C equivalency education students, less effectively. The specific objective of empowering the Community Learning Center managers is that they can manage a systematic vocational training program, which has an impact on increasing the interest in learning of students in Package C until graduation and are able to develop vocational skills in a sustainable manner. This empowerment partnership is implemented with a participatory approach that places the target as a facilitator, motivator and dynamizer in FGDs, workshops and practical activities. The results of this community service partnership show that the manager of the Community Learning Center can implement competency-based training program management starting from training planning based on the results of organizational, job / position and individual needs analysis. Vocational training programs are formulated based on digital entrepreneurship (digital printing). Training implementation is monitored to measure the suitability of training implementation with planning and evaluated to measure the achievement of training program objectives. The results of the training program evaluation are followed up by developing a follow-up plan for the training program, namely establishing cooperation with stakeholders. The impact of digital printing press mug entrepreneurship training practices for learners is an increased interest in learning at Pack C equivalency. Learning in vocational training is important to encourage the completion of 12-year compulsory education for adults who are not in school and have a positive attitude towards digital entrepreneurship.

Inovasi Pembelajaran Sains Berbasis STEM Bagi Guru SD, SMP dan SMA Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Abstrak. Salah satu bentuk reformasi pendidikan yang dapat membantu guru dalam mengatasi permasalahan di abad 21 adalah menggunakan pendekatan science, technology, engineering, dan mathematics (STEM). STEM menjadi suatu pendekatan dalam pembelajaran sains dengan menuntun pola pikir siswa seperti ilmuwan. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah agar guru di Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur SIKL memiliki keterampilan untuk berinovasi dalam pembelajaran sains berbasis STEM dan pengetahuan memnafaatkan sumber belajar untuk pembelajaran Sains berbasis STEM. Pengabdian ini menerapkan metode pelatihan dan pendampingan dengan model Action Learning, pada kelompok mitra sehingga terampil merancang dan mengimplementasikan pembelajaran sains berbasis STEM. Rancangan kegitan pengabdian terdiri atas tahapan persiapan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa terjalinnya kerjasama antara FMIPA UNNES dengan SIKL, terlaksananya kegiatan pengabdian kepada Masyarakat bagi guru Sains di SIKL, peserta pelatihan telah memiliki keterampilan merancang pembelajaran inovatif berbasis STEM, dan meningkatnya pengetahuan tentang pemanfaatan sumber belajar berbasis STEM di antaranya adalah penerapan projek drop egg challenge dan straw bridge. Kegiatan pelatihan inovasi pembelajaran dengan model action learning berbasis fasilitasi dapat membekali guru untuk berinovasi dalam pembelajaran sains berpendekatan STEM.

Abstract. One form of educational reform that can help teachers overcome problems in the 21st century is using a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) approach. STEM is an approach to learning science by guiding students' thinking patterns like scientists. The aim of this service activity is so that teachers at Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur (SIKL) have the knowledge and skills to innovate in STEM-based science learning. This service applies training and mentoring methods with Action Learning model to partner groups so they are skilled at designing and implementing STEM-based science learning. The design of service activities consists of preparation, implementation and evaluation stages. The results of the service show that the training participants have knowledge about STEM-based science learning innovations, including the implementation of the drop egg challenge and straw bridge projects.

Penguatan Ekowisata melalui Training Home Industry Concervation di Desa Wisata Kandri Gunungpati Kota Semarang

Nina Oktarina, Yohana Endang Trirahayu, Tafriyadhur Risa Billah — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Abstrak. Permasalahan sampah menjadi tugas utama pemerintah Kota Semarang, berbagai upaya seperti daur ulang sampah kembali di lakukan. Tim pengabdian masyarakat Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) melakukan sosialisasi dan implementasi pengolahan limbah sampah dengan warga desa kandri guungpati semarang melalui pelatihan home industry. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk memfasilitasi para pegiat dan pengurus wisata dalam upaya melestarikan dan membuka peluang usaha melalui pelatihan home industry. Cara pelaksanaan: menyediakan bahan dan alat dengan memberikan informasi mengenai materi implementasi pengolahan dan pelestarian lingkungan. Hasilnya melalui kegiatan kelompok Pokdarwis, masyarakat dapat mengolah sampah menjadi aneka produk kerajinan yang bernilai ekonomis. Simpulan dari pelaksanaan penelitian pengabdian kepada masyarakat di desa wisata Kandri, peserta kegiatan meningkat pengetahuannya berkaitan dengan pelestarian lingkungan melalui pelatihan home training dan meningkat keterampilannya dalam mengolah limbah menjadi aneka barang dan dapat dijadikan sebagai usaha. Sehingga pada akhirnya akan dapat terjaga kelestarian lingkungan dan juga dapat meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat di Desa Wisata Kandri.

Abstract. The waste problem is the main task of the Semarang City government, various efforts such as waste recycling are being carried out again. The Semarang State University (UNNES) community service team conducted socialization and implementation of waste processing with residents of Kandri Guungpati village, Semarang through home industry training. The aim of this activity is to facilitate tourism activists and administrators in efforts to preserve and open business opportunities through home industry training. How to implement: provide materials and tools by providing information regarding processing implementation materials and environmental preservation. As a result, through the activities of the Pokdarwis group, the community can process waste into various handicraft products with economic value. Conclusions from the implementation of community service research in the Kandri tourist village, activity participants increased their knowledge related to environmental conservation through home training and increased their skills in processing waste into various goods that could be used as a business. So that in the end environmental sustainability will be maintained and can also increase people's income in the Kandri Tourism Village.