Journal of Social Responsibility Projects by Higher Education Forum

Intervensi Terfase Model IN-ON-IN untuk Mengatasi Gap Implementasi Literasi Koding dan AI Guru SD di Sumatera Utara

Akhyar Lubis — 2026-03-01

This community service program aimed to address the gap between conceptual knowledge and practical implementation ability of elementary school (SD) teachers in coding and artificial intelligence (AI) instruction in Medan City and Deli Serdang Regency. Initial needs analysis revealed that while many teachers possessed basic familiarity with coding and AI terminology, the majority had not independently designed lesson plans incorporating coding activities nor systematically used coding platforms in classroom settings. Partner schools also faced uneven device availability and internet connectivity, alongside weak post-training support structures that hindered the transfer of learning to classroom practice. The intervention applied the IN-ON-IN model with contextual coaching: In Service Training 1 (conceptual and practical workshops using Scratch 3.0, Code.org, and Teachable Machine), On-the-Job Training (classroom implementation with field coaching and telementoring), and In Service Training 2 (reflection and consolidation). The program involved 175 elementary school teachers from both regions, implemented October 2025 through February 2026. Evaluation used an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design: pretest–posttest, classroom observation rubrics, learning artifact analysis, and in-depth interviews and focus groups. Results showed knowledge score improvement from 81% to 95% with reduced standard deviation (3.11 to 1.09), alongside qualitative findings confirming gains in lesson plan design competency and project-based coding instruction for the majority of participants. Persistent barriers included limited devices, intermittent internet access, and time constraints for lesson planning. Recommendations emphasize low-resource module development, expansion of telementoring, and cross-stakeholder collaboration to strengthen school infrastructure.

Optimalisasi Kompetensi Mahasiswa melalui Instalasi dan Konfigurasi Sistem Operasi Berbasis Praktik

Kevin Kurniawansyah — 2026-03-02

This community service activity aims to improve students’ competencies in the installation and configuration of operating systems through a practice-based approach at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jambi, involving 25 participants. The problem faced by the participants is the low level of practical skills in independently performing operating system installation and configuration, caused by the dominance of theoretical learning and the lack of direct practical experience. Therefore, a learning approach that integrates theoretical and practical aspects in a balanced manner is required. The method used in this activity is hands-on training combined with direct mentoring through the stages of preparation, implementation, evaluation, and follow-up. During the implementation stage, participants were provided with basic materials, demonstrations, and direct practice under the guidance of the implementation team. Evaluation was carried out by comparing pre-test and post-test results as well as observing participants’ skills during the activity. The results show a significant improvement in students’ competencies, indicated by the transition from conceptual understanding to the ability to independently perform installation and configuration of operating systems. In addition, participants demonstrated improvement in basic troubleshooting skills, learning engagement, and confidence during practice. This activity produced outputs in the form of improved technical skills relevant to industry needs and the development of independent problem-solving abilities among students. Therefore, practice-based training methods are proven to be effective in improving student competencies in the field of information technology and have the potential to be further developed in advanced training programs.

The Edukasi Konsep Kewirausahaan Sosial Berbasis Potensi Desa Melalui Badan Umum Milik Desa (BUMDES)

Wella Sandria — 2026-04-02

Village potential-based social entrepreneurship through Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) represents a social business model that optimizes natural resources, cultural assets, and community capacities to address socio-economic issues while increasing Village Original Revenue (PADes). This community service activity was conducted in Muara Tembesi Subdistrict, Batanghari Regency, Jambi, Indonesia. The study aims to analyze the role of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) in village development and improving community welfare through a social entrepreneurship approach. There are 15 actively operating BUMDes distributed across 12 villages in Muara Tembesi, engaging in various types of business activities. Although these enterprises have achieved progress in managing their business units, they still face several challenges related to social entrepreneurship, including a lack of innovation in the creative economy for resource management, inadequate mapping of village potential, suboptimal utilization of village websites, and limited effectiveness in marketing and promotional channels. Based on these issues, the service team conducted field observations and provided technical assistance to BUMDes managers, carried out village potential mapping, and analyzed appropriate strategies for developing business units and creative economic activities within rural communities. The results of the mapping indicate that each village possesses distinct potentials; however, natural resource outputs are still predominantly concentrated in the agricultural and plantation sectors. Several strategies were proposed to address the challenges faced by BUMDes, including enhancing understanding of the importance of BUMDes for village development, providing training and mentoring in social entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprise management, increasing community awareness of village potential, and encouraging subdistrict and village officials to utilize BUMDes operational funds more effectively.

Optimalisasi Digitalisasi dan Pengelolaan Keuangan Syariah untuk Keberlanjutan Usaha Penyandang Disabilitas Daksa

Faty Rahmarisa — 2026-03-31

Micro-entrepreneurs with physical disabilities face multiple barriers to business development, particularly limited use of digital technologies for marketing, insufficient understanding of Islamic financial management, and inconsistent financial record-keeping practices. These challenges restrict market reach, hinder transparent and systematic financial management, and limit entrepreneurs' capacity to sustain sound business practices. This community service program aimed to optimize the use of digital technologies and Islamic financial management to support business sustainability among entrepreneurs with physical disabilities. The program employed an evidence-based community service approach with a pre-test and post-test design involving 15 micro-entrepreneurs with physical disabilities. The interventions comprised digitalization training, Islamic financial management education, hands-on digital marketing practice, basic financial record-keeping, and implementation mentoring. Data were analyzed using a descriptive comparative approach by comparing pre-test and post-test results across four indicators: digital literacy, understanding of Islamic finance, digital marketing practices, and financial record-keeping. The results showed improvements of 30.6% in digital literacy, 31.9% in understanding of Islamic finance, 31.2% in digital marketing practices, and 28.3% in financial record-keeping. In addition, 73.3% of participants began using digital platforms for business marketing, while 80% adopted more systematic financial record-keeping practices. These findings demonstrate that integrating digital capacity-building with Islamic financial management education and practical mentoring can strengthen participants' business capabilities and practices. Sustaining these outcomes requires periodic mentoring and monitoring to ensure the consistent application of digitalization and financial record-keeping in daily business activities.

Optimalisasi Pengelolaan Keuangan Sekolah Berkelanjutan Berbasis Maqasid Syariah

Sri Rahayu — 2026-03-31

Transparent, accountable, and sustainable school financial management requires adequate financial literacy and competent human resources. However, the partner institution faced several challenges, including limited financial literacy among teachers, conventional and administratively oriented financial management practices, insufficient skills in systematic financial record-keeping, and the limited integration of sustainability principles and maqasid al-Shariah into the management of school financial resources. This community service program aimed to optimize sustainable school financial management based on maqasid al-Shariah by strengthening teachers' financial literacy and competencies. The program involved 14 teachers and employed a participatory and practice-oriented approach comprising needs identification, training, interactive discussions, case studies, basic financial record-keeping practice, mentoring, and evaluation. Changes in participants' understanding were assessed using pre-test and post-test measures, while observations and participant feedback were used to identify changes in skills and attitudes throughout the mentoring process. The results showed an increase in the participants' average score from 56.43 on the pre-test to 82.36 on the post-test, representing an improvement of 25.93 points. Beyond improved understanding, participants demonstrated greater ability to organize financial records systematically and developed a stronger awareness of transparency, accountability, efficiency, and sustainability in school financial management. The integration of maqasid al-Shariah, particularly hifz al-mal, also strengthened participants' awareness of trustworthiness and responsibility in safeguarding and utilizing financial resources. The program enhanced teachers' capacities and established a foundation for more systematic, responsible, and sustainability-oriented school financial management. Periodic mentoring and monitoring are required to maintain the consistent implementation of the program outcomes.