Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): October

The South Sumatra Provincial National Narcotics Board (BNNP) is a government institution responsible for implementing programs related to the Prevention and Eradication of Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (P4GN). In carrying out administrative duties and public services, employees are required to maintain professionalism, discipline, and productivity while dealing with various work demands. This community service activity aimed to provide psychoeducation on work stress management, work motivation, and optimism through a pocket book for employees of BNNP South Sumatra. The activity involved 13 employees and was conducted through the distribution and use of a pocket book containing practical information, motivational messages, stress management strategies, and simple relaxation techniques. The activity was evaluated through observation and participant feedback during the implementation. The results showed positive responses from participants, including greater participation in discussions, increased interest in the materials, and more open sharing of work-related experiences. Participants also reported that the pocket book provided useful reminders for maintaining motivation and a positive perspective when dealing with work demands. The activity indicates that a pocket book can serve as a practical psychoeducational medium to support work motivation, stress management, and optimism among employees.

Cognitive difficulties, including thought disorganization and problems with emotional regulation, may occur among people with mental disorders (PMD). This study aimed to evaluate the application of Structured Drawing Therapy in supporting sustained attention and emotional regulation among PMD clients at the Social Rehabilitation Center for Vagrants, Beggars, and People with Mental Disorders (PSR-GPODGJ) in South Sumatra Province, Palembang. The study employed a descriptive qualitative case study involving three clients, namely DR, DC, and Z, who showed attention difficulties, hallucinations, and emotional instability. The intervention was conducted in two main sessions. Session 1 focused on cognitive stimulation and reality orientation through thematic drawing activities, while Session 2 focused on fine motor control and frustration tolerance through line-drawing and shading activities involving geometric and floral patterns without the use of an eraser. The evaluation results indicated improvements in sustained attention, task independence, tolerance of mistakes, and behavioral control during the activities. For some clients, hallucinatory symptoms were not observed while the intervention activities were being conducted. The structured and repetitive drawing activities also provided clear task boundaries that helped the clients maintain attention and complete the activities. These findings suggest that Structured Drawing Therapy has potential as a supportive activity in psychosocial rehabilitation for PMD clients. However, further evaluation using systematic measures is needed to assess changes in attention and emotional regulation more accurately.

Drug abuse is a major problem that threatens public health, social well-being, and the sustainability of future generations. Its effects extend beyond physical health to psychological conditions, social relationships, and individual quality of life. Therefore, appropriate educational efforts are needed to improve public understanding of the importance of rehabilitation for people affected by drug use. This community service program provided education using flipchart media as a psychoeducational tool to present information in a systematic, communicative, and accessible manner. The implementation showed positive responses from the community, including greater attention, active participation, and increased understanding of drug rehabilitation services during the educational sessions. The use of visual information also helped clarify misconceptions about rehabilitation and encouraged a better understanding of rehabilitation as a medical and social recovery process. These findings indicate that flipchart media can support community education on drug rehabilitation and contribute to the dissemination of information related to rehabilitation services within families and communities.

Human resources (HR) are strategic assets that play an important role in helping organizations achieve their objectives and maintain competitiveness in a dynamic industrial environment. This community service program was conducted using a participatory assistance approach at PT CNG Hilir Raya. The activities included observing partner needs, assisting with recruitment administration, managing applicant and employee documents and data, organizing health data, and preparing job lists. The results indicated that structured human resource administration helped support recruitment and employee data management. Activities such as document verification, systematic filing, data management, and job list preparation helped improve administrative efficiency and facilitate access to information for organizational needs. The program also provided practical experience in human resource administration, data management, and the use of Microsoft Excel, while supporting the development of communication, teamwork, time management, and adaptation skills in a professional work environment.

This study aimed to improve the social interaction skills of People with Mental Disorders (PMD) through the implementation of Group Socialization Activity Therapy (TAKS) at UPTD PSR-GPODGJ Palembang. The study employed a qualitative approach using an action study method involving six male participants aged approximately 30 years. The program was conducted in eleven sessions through various group activities, including self-introduction, sharing personal information, recognizing emotional expressions and gestures, question-and-answer games, introducing group members, sentence arrangement, sharing personal preferences, imitating movements and sounds, and expressing opinions about social responses. The results showed positive changes in the participants’ social interaction skills. Before participating in the program, most participants tended to be passive, were reluctant to speak, had limited eye contact, and showed limited interaction with other participants. After participating in the activities, the participants demonstrated greater confidence in introducing themselves and expressing their opinions, maintaining eye contact, communicating with group members, and showing helping and cooperative behaviors. Based on observations during the program, the implementation of TAKS showed positive changes in the participants’ social interaction skills and may serve as a supportive intervention in the social rehabilitation process for people with mental disorders.

Kartika Jaya Village, Patebon Subdistrict, Kendal Regency, has abundant oyster resources, but their utilization remains suboptimal due to the absence of a structured cultivation system and weak farmer group institutions. This community service activity aimed to examine the process and outcomes of strengthening the cultivation capacity and institutional capacity of the Oyster Farmer Group in Kartika Jaya Village through the Oyster Aquaculture Empowerment program. The program consisted of socialization, technical cultivation training, field mentoring, development of an oyster cultivation module, and institutional strengthening. A qualitative descriptive-analytical approach was used, supported by data from interviews, observations, documentation, and pretest-posttest assessments involving 10 partner members. The results showed an increase in participants' understanding of oyster cultivation techniques, with the mean score increasing from 59.00 in the pretest to 79.50 in the posttest. The training was also followed by the direct application of cultivation techniques through the installation of four cultivation cages and continued field mentoring. The activity produced an oyster cultivation module and supported the formalization of the farmer group through member deliberation. These technical and institutional outcomes provide a basis for the continued development of oyster cultivation activities and future improvement of farmers' economic benefits. Further mentoring is recommended, particularly in product marketing, post-harvest development, and access to business capital. 

Social withdrawal is one of the common problems experienced by people with mental disorders and may hinder social rehabilitation and interpersonal functioning. This condition is characterized by low social participation, limited communication, and a tendency to avoid interaction with others. This activity was conducted at the Graha Peduli Social Rehabilitation Center for People with Mental Disorders (PSR–GPODGJ) Palembang with the aim of helping reduce social withdrawal through therapeutic activities. The method involved an individual intervention conducted over 12 sessions through several stages, including assessment, rapport building, orientation, modeling, therapeutic activities, evaluation, and termination. The activities included emotion cards, picture-guessing exercises, object identification, and simple communication training to develop the participant's social interaction skills. The results showed positive changes in communication skills, confidence in answering questions, ability to maintain conversations, eye contact, and participation in social activities. The participant, who initially tended to be passive, gradually showed greater initiative to interact and provided better responses during the activities. These results suggest that therapeutic activities can serve as an approach to support social rehabilitation and the development of interpersonal skills among people with mental disorders.

The development of digital technology has transformed tourist behavior in searching for information, making reservations, and sharing travel experiences. Modern tourists increasingly rely on digital platforms, social media, and destination information systems when making travel decisions. However, many tourism villages continue to manage their destinations conventionally, resulting in relatively low competitiveness compared with destinations that have adopted digital technologies. Therefore, this community service program aimed to develop a strategic framework for tourism village development by utilizing digital technology through a community-based approach known as Community-Based Sustainable Tourism (CBST). The program applied the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method through mentoring for tourism village managers. The CBST approach is important because it positions local communities as both the primary actors and the principal beneficiaries of tourism development. The program resulted in a strategic solution through the development of a community-based digital platform that functions as a medium for promotion, reservations, destination information, tour package management, and visitor monitoring through an integrated dashboard. Through this platform, village communities can manage tourism more independently, transparently, sustainably, and competitively.

Mental arithmetic is a fundamental skill that should be developed from an early age because it contributes to children's calculation abilities, concentration, memory, and understanding of mathematical concepts. However, many children still experience difficulties in performing arithmetic operations quickly and accurately, indicating the need for engaging and effective learning methods. This community service program aimed to improve participants' understanding of the use of the abacus method as a learning strategy for developing children's mental arithmetic skills. The program was conducted as a workshop in Tanimulya Village involving children from kindergarten to third grade of elementary school. The activities consisted of preparation, material presentation, abacus demonstration, hands-on practice, guided assistance, and evaluation through pretests, posttests, and participant perception questionnaires. The results showed an improvement in participants' understanding of mental arithmetic concepts and abacus techniques. The evaluation also indicated that most participants perceived the abacus method as beneficial for improving calculation speed, accuracy in solving arithmetic operations, understanding of mathematical concepts, concentration, self-confidence, and mental arithmetic skills.

This community service program aims to address the stagnation and membership attrition of grassroots community groups through structural governance interventions. The program involved 22 participants, consisting of 10 members of a Women Farmers Group (Kelompok Wanita Tani) and 12 micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) members in Karangan Village, Prabumulih. Baseline data (T1) indicated that the absence of formal governance contributed to a decline in active members from 20–23 to 10 individuals, accompanied by a low perceived commitment level of 50 out of 100 due to role ambiguity and unstructured communication. To resolve these challenges, the Community Involvement and Development (CID) Team of PT Pertamina EP Limau Field facilitated participatory assistance in formulating the internal statutes and bylaws (Anggaran Dasar dan Anggaran Rumah Tangga/AD-ART). Post-intervention evaluation (T2) demonstrated positive developments in group dynamics, in which the drafted AD/ART clarified division of roles, mitigated micromanaging tendencies by group leaders, and improved communication satisfaction through structured communication channels. The institutionalization process serves as a strategic foundation to reinforce role clarity, enhance the communication climate, and gradually restore member commitment. 

The Djalin (Djadoel Lintas Digital) Village Program develops the potential of traditional cookies by utilizing digital marketing to empower home-based businesses and support sustainable rural economic development in Panti Village, Panti Subdistrict, Jember Regency. The primary target of the program is traditional cookie producers who still rely on conventional marketing methods and word-of-mouth networks, resulting in limited market reach and customer retention. Participatory methods were implemented through partner needs analysis, solution design, digital marketing training, and program evaluation. The results showed an increase in participants' understanding based on pretest and posttest evaluations, with an average increase of 62.90% (rounded to 63%), where 80% of participants achieved a "high" improvement category. Additionally, the program produced concrete outputs, including strengthened brand identity through logo creation and digital promotional media, as well as enhanced business legality, with 80% of participants obtaining a Business Identification Number (NIB) and a Halal Certificate through intensive mentoring. These improvements demonstrate that the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach is effective in fostering active partner engagement throughout the business transformation process, transitioning home-based producers from conventional practices toward digital-based MSME management and legal compliance.

This community service program addressed the limited capacity of the Gampong Baro community in implementing environmentally friendly aquaculture practices and the lack of continuous technical assistance. The program aimed to enhance community capacity and economic welfare through the development of a sustainable vannamei shrimp farming system. Activities were conducted through field surveys, program socialization, and participatory engagement involving village officials, shrimp farmer groups, and the wider community. These activities provided fundamental knowledge on the economic potential of vannamei shrimp and emphasized the application of sustainability principles in aquaculture management. The results showed increased community awareness, participation, and motivation to adopt sustainable shrimp farming practices. The main outputs included a sustainable vannamei shrimp farming training module as a technical guideline and the establishment of a local shrimp farmer group as a platform for capacity building and collaboration. The program strengthened community capacity and supported the sustainable and productive management of fisheries.

Sukogidri Village possesses abundant, underutilized cattle manure. This community service aimed to improve residents' skills in processing organic waste into Solid Organic Fertilizer (POP) and promote local resource utilization. Employing a participatory approach, the program involved 23 participants through training, hands-on hot composting, mentoring, and evaluation. Results indicated significant knowledge improvement in 9 of 10 indicators. Notably, understanding of moisture management increased from 39.13% to 86.95%, and decomposer functions from 43.47% to 91.30%, with a peak PDDI of 0.478. Practically, participants successfully transformed local organic waste into 250 kg of POP over a 27-day process. This production was highly cost-effective, requiring only IDR 92,000 (IDR 368/kg), and the fertilizer was directly applied to agricultural cultivation. The production process and nutrient characteristics were also systematically evaluated. In conclusion, combining education with hands-on practice effectively enhances community capacity in waste management and fosters self-reliance in providing sustainable agricultural inputs.

Assistance in slaughtering and distributing sacrificial animals at Darul Ulum Mosque, Amban, Manokwari, during Eid al-Adha 1446 H/2025 aimed to strengthen compliance with Islamic law, animal welfare, hygiene and sanitation, and ASUH standards. The activity used direct field assistance with the mosque committee, covering site preparation, antemortem inspection, slaughtering supervision, postmortem inspection, meat cutting, packaging, and coupon-based distribution. Evaluation used observation, documentation, and measurable indicators, including the percentage of animals passing antemortem inspection, postmortem follow-up, package production, distribution coverage, and compliance with key hygiene practices. All 15 cattle passed antemortem inspection and were declared healthy, mature, and free from visible defects. Slaughtering used sharp knives, recitation of basmalah and takbir, controlled restraint, and visual barriers to reduce stress. Postmortem inspection found most carcasses and organs fit for consumption. Minor liver fluke findings were handled by removing infected parts before distribution. A total of 600 meat packages were prepared and distributed to 599 beneficiaries across 33 clusters. The activity helped the committee work more orderly, separate clean and dirty areas, avoid mixing meat and offal, and distribute meat more transparently. This model can support safer, more hygienic, and accountable qurban practices at mosque level.

Children with special needs require educational services tailored to their individual characteristics and abilities. One of the main challenges in educating children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is their low ability to maintain learning concentration due to sensory integration issues and environmental distractions. This community service activity aimed to implement individualized learning strategies to enhance students' learning concentration. The activity employed a qualitative descriptive approach during a three-month internship at SLB-C Autis Pelita Hati Palembang. Painting activities were implemented as a learning medium for two students with ASD who exhibited different characteristics. Data were collected through observation, documentation, and field notes. The results showed that learning concentration was significantly influenced by internal factors, such as neurological readiness and attention span, as well as external factors, particularly the classroom environment. Painting activities effectively enhanced self-regulation and sustained attention by integrating visual, motor, and sensory stimulation simultaneously, thereby reducing sensory overload. Observations revealed that the first student could maintain focus for up to ten minutes before displaying mild stimming behavior, whereas the second student had a shorter attention span (three to five minutes) and was highly sensitive to classroom noise. In addition to appropriate media, brief and consistent instructions, prompt teacher intervention, positive reinforcement, and a conducive learning environment proved to be crucial factors in supporting the success of individualized learning for students with ASD.

Academic competency development is an important aspect of building lecturers’ professionalism and career development. Pursuing further education at the doctoral level not only improves academic qualifications but also deepens disciplinary knowledge, enhances research capabilities, expands academic networks, and creates opportunities for career advancement. This activity aims to improve participants’ understanding, motivation, and readiness to plan further education as part of a strategy for developing their academic potential and career. The activity was conducted through an educational workshop at Universitas Teuku Umar, involving lecturers, prospective lecturers, students, and other academic community members. The results showed that further education is an important investment in developing academic and professional competencies, particularly critical thinking, research, scientific publication, teaching, and networking skills. This activity is expected to encourage participants to develop well-directed study plans based on their interests, institutional needs, academic readiness, and financial conditions.