International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment (IJE2)

IMPROVING TODDLER NUTRITION WITH CHILD MASSAGE AND MORINGA LEAVES CALLED TANJIDOR

Lisa Trina Arlym — 2025-12-12

Stunting is a condition of growth failure in children under five due to chronic malnutrition, especially in the first 1,000 days of life, which is from the fetus in the womb until the child is two years old. Children who are stunted have a height below the age standard and are at risk of experiencing obstacles to cognitive, motor, and academic achievement in the future. Based on data from various health surveys, the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia is still at an alarming level, although it has shown a decline in recent years. The causes of stunting are complex and multidimensional, including lack of nutritional intake, unbalanced diets, poor sanitation, recurrent infections, and low levels of education and knowledge of mothers about child health and nutrition. The problem of stunting must be addressed seriously through a cross-sectoral approach involving the government, community, health workers, and families. Efforts to prevent and manage stunting should focus on specific and sensitive nutrition interventions, enhancing the quality of maternal and child health services, improving environmental sanitation, and promoting sustainable nutrition education. This community service activity aims to implement community midwifery care, which involves identifying problems, determining problem priorities, developing follow-up plans, implementing planned interventions, and evaluating the activities that have been

This community service begins with FGDs to collect information on maternal and child problems. Priority problems are then selected based on the scale, and efforts are made to address stunting issues through education, demonstrations of preparing nutritious food using moringa leaves, and training parents and posyandu cadres in massaging children to stimulate weight growth. Intervention activities, including infant massage and supplementary feeding (PMT), were conducted over 4 weeks for 30 infants aged 6-12 months with growth disorders (BB/U < U <-2 SD). The monitoring results showed positive changes in both physical development and psychological responses of the infants. Following the implementation of the intervention, a notable change in body weight was observed, with an average weight gain of 400 grams over 4 weeks. Appetite Improvement: Based on the infant's mother's report, 76.7% of infants showed an increase in appetite after receiving a combination of infant massage and PMT. Motor and Psychological Development; Observations showed that infants who were regularly massaged showed improvement in fine and gross motor activities, such as rolling over, sitting up, and crawling. Parents also reported that infants seemed more relaxed, slept better, and cried less. Maternal Satisfaction and Acceptance Level: 90% of mothers were satisfied with the infant massage activities and stated that they would continue this practice at home. Additionally, 85% of mothers reported that the PMT provided was readily accepted by toddlers and practical to prepare at home.

Community service, in the form of baby massage training for parents with toddlers and demonstrations of the production of moringa leaf-based personal care products (PMP), has a positive impact. Cadres and mothers are capable of comprehending the material and posing inquiries with enthusiasm. Understanding how to do child massage, mothers of toddlers also said they were happy because, later, they could easily practice cooking a Moringa Leaf Egg Omelet, which tasted good and had high nutritional value for children

TAX MANAGEMENT STRATEGY: AN ACCOUNTING APPROACH IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT (SDG 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH)

Rochma Sudiati — 2025-12-12

This program focuses on enhancing tax compliance and literacy among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, specifically targeting Bulak Village in Indramayu. MSMEs play a crucial role in the country's economy, contributing 61% of the GDP and providing 97% of employment. However, a significant gap exists in tax knowledge and compliance, with only a small fraction of MSMEs possessing a Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP). This community service project aims to address these gaps by offering training and mentorship to MSME actors on tax regulations, financial reporting, and compliance with Indonesian tax laws. The program follows a structured approach based on goal-setting theory, consisting of phases such as goal setting, planning, training, and evaluation. By improving the financial literacy and tax awareness of MSME owners, the project fosters a sustainable and compliant business environment. The results highlight the importance of continued collaboration between local authorities, financial institutions, and educational institutions to enhance MSME support, ensuring better compliance and encouraging the use of digital tax tools for long-term growth and sustainability.

IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCURATE ONLINE FEATURES TO ENHANCE THE COMPETENCE OF ECONOMICS TEACHERS IN KUDUS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

Nita Andriyani Budiman — 2025-12-12

This community service activity aimed to enhance the competence of economics teachers who are members of the economics subject teachers’ forum of senior high schools in Kudus Regency through the implementation of Accurate Online features, particularly the fixed assets, cash/bank, and general journal modules. The background of this program lies in the limited understanding of teachers regarding modern accounting software and the insufficient integration of technology in accounting instruction, which has so far relied more on theoretical explanations and traditional practices without utilizing web-based applications. The activity was conducted in August 2025 through four stages: preparation, training and mentoring in the use of Accurate Online, resolution of technical issues encountered by teachers, and evaluation of implementation. The results indicated a significant improvement in teachers’ ability to operate Accurate Online, the achievement of Certified Accurate Professional certification by participants, and an increase in technological accounting knowledge applicable in the learning process. Mastery of Accurate Online features is expected to support teachers in delivering accounting instruction that is more modern, practical, and aligned with industry needs.

IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TECHNOLOGY IN GOOGLE SUITE-BASED LEARNING FOR ACCOUNTING TEACHERS AT VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS

Ati Sumiati — 2025-12-12

The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has provided a great opportunity to revolutionize the world of education, especially in supporting more interactive, adaptive, and effective learning. However, at the school level, the understanding and utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among educators or teachers remain very limited. Yet, technological literacy, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), is an essential skill for addressing the challenges of education in the digital age. This community service program aims to enhance students' technological literacy through the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Google Suite-based learning. This activity will provide training on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) features in Google Suite, such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides, which can be used to support the learning process. Educators or teachers will learn to optimize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to enhance productivity, creativity, and collaboration skills in various academic and professional contexts. The targeted outcomes include improving the skills of educators or teachers in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for technology-based learning, the availability of digital training modules containing practical guidelines for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Google Suite, and the formation of a sustainable technology-based learning community that can serve as a model for other educational institutions.

SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS NATURAL COLORS THE SUNGGING WAYANG PROCESS AS A REBRANDING OF THE GENDENG BANGUNJIWO WAYANG ARTISAN COMMUNITY IN BANTUL, YOGYAKARTA

Moh. Rusnoto Susanto — 2025-12-12

This community service project aims to develop natural dyes (sustainability materials) to support the wayang puppet painting process as a rebranding strategy for the artisan community in Gendeng Hamlet, Bangunjiwo, Bantul, Yogyakarta. The implementation method involves a series of activities carried out through a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, involving artisans, academics, and facilitators. The stages include training, mentoring, exploration of local materials (such as Indigofera leaves, tingi bark, and turmeric), and applied trials on wayang puppets. The results of the activities showed an increase in the artisans' capacity in natural dye extraction and application techniques, more aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly visual quality of wayang, and the formation of a new community identity with the branding “Wayang Warna Alam” (Natural Color Wayang). This innovation not only increases the added value of wayang products but also strengthens cultural and ecological sustainability and opens up market opportunities in the context of the creative economy.

OPTIMIZING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS: CREATING DECENT WORK AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH

Hafifah Nasution — 2025-12-12

Student entrepreneurs are a strategic group that plays a crucial role in creating economic independence and new jobs in the future. However, many lack adequate financial management skills. Unplanned financial management, mixing personal and business finances, and a lack of understanding of business legality often hinder the sustainability of student businesses. This community service activity aims to enhance financial literacy and knowledge of business law for student entrepreneurs, enabling them to secure decent work and contribute to sustainable economic growth. The program partners are active students who have or are currently running independent businesses. The main challenges faced are poor business financial management skills and the lack of formal legality due to the absence of a Business Identification Number (BIN). The implementation method included practice-based online training and simulation mentoring using the Online Single Submission (OSS) system. The activity took place on August 8, 2025, via Zoom Meeting and was attended by 22 participants. The results showed an increase in participants' understanding of transaction recording, preparing simple financial reports, and awareness of the importance of business legality. Several participants have also successfully registered for their NIB independently. This activity makes a significant contribution to strengthening the capacity of students as young entrepreneurs who are professional, competitive, and contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 8SDG.

STRENGTHENING MURIA COFFEE MSME THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL ROASTER MACHINES ON THE SLOPES OF MOUNT MURIA, RAHTAWU VILLAGE, KUDUS REGENCY

Avira Budianita — 2025-12-12

The slopes of Mount Muria in Kudus Regency are known as one of the regions producing high-quality coffee. Coffee is a leading commodity that is utilized by the local community through various MSME activities. Several MSMEs, such as Kopi Kunci and Kopi Joesoen, have developed processed robusta coffee beans into ground coffee, marketed under local brands. However, some production processes are still carried out manually, resulting in suboptimal efficiency and productivity. To address this problem, the community service team from Muria Kudus University implemented a program to Strengthen Muria Coffee MSMEs through the Implementation of Digital Roaster Machines. The implementation of these two machines is designed to increase efficiency, production capacity, and the quality of processed coffee. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in MSME productivity and turnover, 10-fold compared to conditions before the machines were implemented. This activity is expected to strengthen the competitiveness of Muria coffee MSMEs, improve the welfare of business actors, and have a positive economic impact on the surrounding community.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS AS PREPARATION FOR RETURNING HOME

MONICA DEWI — 2025-12-12

The Entrepreneurship and Financial Management Training for Indonesian Migrant Workers as Preparation for Returning Home program was designed to enhance the financial literacy and entrepreneurial capacity of Indonesian migrant workers in Tainan, Taiwan. This initiative responds to the financial challenges commonly faced by migrant workers, particularly in managing income, planning investments, and ensuring economic stability upon returning to Indonesia. Using a participatory approach that includes needs assessment, interactive lectures, financial planning simulations, and digital technology training, the program equips participants with practical skills in budgeting, saving, risk mitigation, and business planning. Evaluation results indicate increased understanding across participant groups with different characteristics, including gender, age, education level, and length of employment. Participants with longer work experience and higher educational backgrounds tended to achieve higher scores, although the program proved effective for all groups. These findings demonstrate that structured and context-based training can significantly improve the financial preparedness and entrepreneurial potential of migrant workers as they reintegrate economically upon returning home. The program also contributes to community empowerment and promotes inclusive economic development

SMART SALARY MANAGEMENT SAVING AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES FOR THE FUTURE

Titis Fatarina Mahfirah — 2025-12-12

This community service program aims to enhance the financial literacy and investment awareness of Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) in Tainan, Taiwan. Many PMIs face financial challenges after returning home due to limited financial knowledge and lack of long-term savings strategies. The program conducted by the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, implemented structured activities including socialization, digital financial literacy training, financial planning workshops, and basic investment training. The training introduced digital tools such as the Livin’ by Mandiri application to encourage systematic saving and responsible investment behavior. Evaluation results from 15 participants showed an average post-training score of 60.57, indicating improved understanding and application of financial management concepts. The program not only strengthened participants’ financial capabilities but also fostered independence, self-confidence, and solidarity among PMIs. These outcomes contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), promoting sustainable financial well-being for migrant workers abroad.

ENHANCING ACCOUNTABILITY IN BUSINESS FUND MANAGEMENT: BUDGET PREPARATION TRAINING FOR INDRAMAYU MSMEs TO SUPPORT SDG 8 IN THE ERA OF GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS

I Gusti Ketut Agung Ulupui — 2025-12-12

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indramayu face significant challenges related to limited capital and financial literacy, hindering their ability to effectively manage business funds and access necessary financing. This community engagement program aims to enhance the financial literacy and accountability of MSME owners in Indramayu through a budget preparation training program. In collaboration with international partners from Universiti Malaysia Sabah, the program focused on providing practical training on financial management, including budgeting, cash flow management, and financial record-keeping. The initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8, promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth by improving the business practices of MSMEs. The program successfully improved participants' understanding of basic financial reporting and budgeting, with significant improvements in their ability to manage business funds using digital tools. By equipping MSMEs with the necessary skills, this initiative contributes to enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of local businesses in a globalized market.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE ENTITIES (SAK EP) IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BY COMPANIES IN KENDARI

Erwin Hadisantoso — 2025-12-12

This community service program aims to enhance the understanding and capability of businesses in Kendari City in preparing financial reports in accordance with the Private Entity Financial Accounting Standards (SAK EP). The initiative was motivated by the low level of accounting literacy and the limited adoption of SAK EP among business actors, which has led to restricted access to financing, suboptimal decision-making, and potential risks of tax non-compliance. Implemented over three months by an academic team from Halu Oleo University, the program comprised three key phases: socialization, technical training, and hands-on mentoring. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in participants' awareness of the importance of accounting and their practical skills in preparing SAK EP-based financial reports. Program deliverables included training modules, standardized financial report templates, and individual action plans designed to strengthen bookkeeping practices and encourage the use of accounting software. A short-term evaluation and follow-up online mentoring were conducted to support the sustainability of the program's impact. This initiative is expected to contribute to enhanced financial transparency, improved tax compliance, and increased overall competitiveness of local businesses.

BRIDGING THE GAP AT SMK AL-KHAERIYAH, SERANG: AN INTEGRATED HR AND MARKETING FRAMEWORK FOR BUILDING STUDENT PERSONAL BRANDS AND CAREER READINESS

Reinardus Dwi Prio Christianto — 2025-12-12

The high open unemployment rate among Vocational High School (SMK) graduates indicates a gap between the competencies taught in schools and the real demands of the labor market. Many graduates possess technical skills but lack the soft skills, particularly in personal branding and self-marketing, which are crucial for securing employment in the competitive digital era. This community service activity (PKM) aimed to equip students of SMK Al-Khaeriyah Pengampelan with practical knowledge and skills in personal branding and self-marketing strategies to enhance their competitiveness in the job market. The program employed a comprehensive method, integrating Human Resource Management and Marketing perspectives. The stages included needs analysis through questionnaires and observation, interactive workshops, CV and portfolio creation, mock interviews, LinkedIn optimization training, and individual mentoring. Evaluation was conducted through pre-test and post-test, analysis of student work, and satisfaction surveys. The activity showed a significant increase in students' understanding, with a 75% improvement in post-test scores. Participants successfully created professional CVs, compelling cover letters, digital portfolios, and optimized LinkedIn profiles. The school's satisfaction level with the program reached 95%. The implementation of personal branding and self-marketing strategies effectively increased students' confidence, self-awareness, and readiness to face the job market. This program serves as a sustainable model that can be replicated in other vocational schools to improve graduate competitiveness.

EFFORTS TO ARRANGE TRADERS BASED ON ECONOMIC ZONES TO IMPROVE CONSUMER ACCESSIBILITY AND COMFORT IN GOWA REGENCY

Mesrawati Rifai — 2025-12-12

This community service activity aims to support efforts to organize traders based on economic zones in order to improve accessibility and consumer comfort in Gowa Regency. The background of the activity is based on the problem of suboptimal trader arrangement, characterized by low spatial order, obstacles to pedestrian access, and decreased consumer comfort in traditional trading areas. The method used is a participatory and collaborative approach through the stages of problem identification, economic zoning design, mentoring and educating traders, and monitoring and evaluation. The results of the activity indicate that the implementation of economic zoning can improve stall order, improve area accessibility, and create a cleaner and more comfortable trading environment. In addition, active participation of traders in the arrangement process increases a sense of ownership and compliance with the zoning agreement. From the consumer perspective, this arrangement has a positive impact on ease of access and shopping comfort. This activity is based on an adaptive and contextual economic zone-based trader arrangement model, and has the potential to be replicated in other regions. Overall, this service contributes to strengthening the local economy, improving the quality of public spaces, and the sustainability of trader businesses in Gowa Regency.

IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF MSMES THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES IN BANGGAI REGENCY, CENTRAL SULAWESI ISLANDS

Asmita Wulansari Dg.Liwang — 2025-12-12

This community service activity aims to improve the competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through the implementation of a Human Resource Management Information System (SIM SDM) and digital marketing strategies in Banggai Kepulauan Regency, Central Sulawesi. The main problems faced by partner MSMEs include weak human resource management, low digital literacy, and limited market access due to the geographical conditions of the archipelago. This activity was carried out for one month in November 2025 using a participatory approach through training, mentoring, and direct practice. The activity methods included needs assessment, simple SIM SDM training, social media and marketplace-based digital marketing training, and implementation and evaluation assistance. The results of the activity showed an increase in understanding and skills of MSME actors in more structured HR management, increased utilization of digital platforms for marketing, and positive changes in business managerial and marketing practices. The synergy between strengthening internal management and digital marketing has been proven to improve operational efficiency and expand the market reach of MSMEs. This activity is expected to become a sustainable service model and can be replicated in other archipelago regions with similar characteristics to support the digital transformation of MSMEs.

TECHNICAL GUIDANCE ON PREPARING CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORTING FOR COMPANIES IN KENDARI

La Ode Anto — 2025-12-12

This community service activity aims to increase the company's understanding and ability to compile and disclose Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) sustainability reporting standards. This program is carried out through Technical Guidance (Bimtek) activities to three companies in Kendari City, namely PT Bank Muamalat Kendari Branch, PT Jamkrindo Kendari Branch, and PT Satu Tiga lima Sejahtera Kendari. The implementation method includes three main stages, namely program technical guidance, the implementation of mentoring programs, as well as guidance, monitoring, and evaluation activities. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the understanding, knowledge, and skills of the company's finance department employees in preparing financial statements that contain CSR disclosures in accordance with GRI and Sustainability Reporting Standards (SPK). Participants showed high enthusiasm and gave positive responses to the material, report preparation practices, and live demonstrations. In addition, this activity succeeded in producing outputs in the form of CSR disclosure formats in financial statements that can be used as a reference for partner companies. These findings are in line with the theory of corporate social responsibility which states that CSR is a company's commitment to contribute to sustainable development through a balance between economic, social, and environmental aspects (Carroll, 1999; Elkington, 1997). This activity is expected to strengthen the awareness of companies in Kendari City on the importance of transparency and accountability in CSR reporting and be the first step towards sustainable corporate governance.

ENHANCING SERVICE PERFORMANCE OF MICRO NOODLE SMES THROUGH KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND DIGITALIZATION INITIATIVES IN KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA

Yudi Nur Supriadi — 2025-12-12

The Community Service International (CSI) program is a form of cross-border community service that aims to increase the capacity of MSMEs through a knowledge sharing and service digitization approach. This activity was carried out at one of the noodle-based culinary MSMEs in Malaysia which is still facing operational and technological constraints, such as the unavailability of QR codes for menus and orders, uncomfortable space layouts, the absence of a cash register so that transaction recording is still done manually, and an inefficient ordering flow because it uses a writing method on paper. Different from academic research that emphasizes theoretical analysis, PKM activities focus on solving real problems through socialization, technical direction, mentoring, and the creation of direct solutions that can be implemented by MSMEs. The results of the activity showed an increase in operational efficiency through the implementation of QR codes, the use of digital cashier applications, the improvement of business layouts, the preparation of simple SOPs, and an understanding of digital marketing. These findings show that knowledge-sharing-based Community Service International can be an effective approach in empowering culinary MSMEs in Malaysia to face modernization and digitalization challenges.