Community Education and Service Journal

SKYROCKETING THE SPIRIT OF RESEARCH WATER ROCKET TRAINING FOR KIR STUDENTS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1 PUNGGUR

Ananda Purnomo — 2026-01-24

This community service activity aims to foster students’ interest in
science through a hands-on and engaging approach by conducting a
water rocket training for members of the Scientific Youth Club (KIR) at
SMA Negeri 1 Punggur. The training is designed to introduce physics
concepts, particularly pressure, force, and motion, in a practical and
enjoyable way. The method used is constructivist-based experiential
learning, where students build knowledge through direct experience. The
activity consists of coordination, socialization, material delivery, water
rocket making, and launching sessions. The results show that all 15
participants successfully built and launched water rockets using
functional and symmetrical designs. The activity not only enhanced
students’ scientific understanding but also improved their problemsolving, teamwork, and creative thinking skills. This program
demonstrates that learning by doing is effective in strengthening both
theoretical comprehension and practical skills. The training contributed
to the development of KIR extracurricular activities and served as an
initial platform for future scientific projects. It is recommended that such
activities be integrated routinely into school programs to continuously
support students' scientific literacy and creativity

EMPOWERMENT OF FREELANCE DAILY WORKERS IN WASTE MANAGEMENT TO STRENGTHEN GREEN CAMPUS AT UIN JURAI SIWO LAMPUNG

Dwi Irawan — 2025-11-30

This community service program aims to strengthen the implementation of the green campus at UIN Jurai Siwo Lampung through training and assistance for Freelance Daily Workers (THL) in the movement of waste sorting and processing organic waste. The main problems faced are the waste that is still mixed, the increasing volume of waste thrown out of the campus, and the lack of uniform work procedures for sorting and processing organic waste. The activity was carried out through four stages, namely: (1) socialization and initial measurement (pretest) of the understanding of waste management; (2) technical training on organic-inorganic waste sorting and preparation of simple SOPs for collection flows; (3) the practice of processing organic waste using a simple composter (material preparation, humidity regulation, aeration/reversal, and odor monitoring); and (4) regular assistance and monitoring to ensure consistency of sorting, reduce organic waste contamination, and improve the success of the composting process. Evaluation was carried out using posttests, observation sheets for sorting compliance at the collection point, and recording the volume/weight of organic waste that entered the processing process. The results of the program show an increase in THL understanding and skills, the formation of sorting habits in the work area, and the process of processing organic waste into compost that can be used for campus park maintenance. This program is recommended to be continued through strengthening internal policies, adding sorting facilities, and expanding education to the academic community so that the impact of green campuses is more sustainable.

DIGITAL LITERACY EDUCATION PROGRAM: REDUCING THE RISK OF ADDICTION TO GAMBLING AND ONLINE GAMES IN CHILDREN

Satrio Wicaksono Sudarman — 2026-02-05

Yosodadi Village in East Metro District, Lampung, has an area of about 317 hectares and a population of about 7,156 people, making it a socially and socially active area with various activities such as KB Villages, routine recitation, and cultivation training. In this community service, it is focused on RW 5 RT 11. Based on the results of the interview, it was revealed that the child's interest in learning decreased due to addiction to playing gadgets. As a solution, a digital literacy program was created with the aim of providing an understanding of the positive and negative impacts of excessive use of gadgets. This program targets kindergarten to junior high school children and is held starting August 1, 2025 through consultation and collaboration with the management of the Hidayaturahman Mosque TPA to invite the participation of local children in digital literacy education.

TRAINING AND EMPOWERMENT OF BIOSAKA MAKING TO REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES

Nego Linuhung — 2026-02-07

This community service activity was carried out as an effort to increase community capacity in developing environmentally friendly natural fertilizers and pesticides through training in Biosaka making. The activity was carried out at the Nusantara Gymnastics Group (KSN) RT 51, 15 Polos Village, Central Metro District, Metro City, which is an active community in social and environmental activities. The main purpose of this activity is to raise public awareness of the dangers of dependence on agricultural chemicals while increasing their ability to produce and utilize Biosaka independently. The implementation method consists of socialization, training and demonstration stages, field practice assistance, and evaluation of activity results. The results of the implementation showed an increase in public knowledge about the concept and benefits of Biosaka by 85% based on simple pretest and posttest analysis. Qualitatively, the community showed high enthusiasm, was able to practice making Biosaka independently, and was committed to forming small production groups. Another impact felt is the increase in social solidarity and ecological awareness of citizens in managing the green environment. This activity succeeded in fostering community independence in realizing sustainable urban agriculture and strengthening the university's role as an agent of social change.

WORKSHOP ON THE CULTIVATION OF Piper retrofractum Vahl AND HORTICULTURAL CROPS

Mia Cholvistaria — 2026-03-02

Environmental issues, food security, and healthy lifestyles are urgent challenges that require practical and educational responses. This community service program aimed to enhance public knowledge and skills in organic cultivation of Piper retrofractum Vahl (Javanese long pepper), and vegetables, while promoting the productive use of home gardens. The implementation was carried out through participatory methods in several stages: site survey and needs assessment, socialization, theoretical training, field practice, technical assistance, and evaluation with reflection. The program involved lecturers and students of the Biology Education Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro as facilitators, as well as partner communities such as women farmer groups, waste bank communities, schools, and the general public. The results showed a significant increase in participants’ understanding of organic cultivation principles, indicated by a 70% improvement in knowledge scores.The survival rate of Piper retrofractum and vegetables exceeded 80%, reflecting the suitability of cultivation techniques with local conditions. The program’s impact included improved ecological awareness, growing interest among participants to develop small-scale organic-based businesses, and the formation of household food self-sufficiency patterns that are healthier and more sustainable. Overall, this program proved effective in empowering local communities through organic agriculture that is environmentally friendly and economically valuable.