Awal Bros Journal of Community Development

SCOUTS CARE FOR THE EARTH: REHABILITATION OF DISASTER-AFFECTED PLANTATION LAND THROUGH GREEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF THE GUGUAK MALALO VILLAGE COMMUNITY, WEST SUMATRA

SALMIYATI — 2026-07-15

The Scouts Care for the Earth Program: Rehabilitation of Disaster-Affected Plantation Land through Green Economy–Based Community Empowerment in Nagari Guguak Malalo is a community service initiative aimed at restoring disaster-damaged plantation land while improving community welfare through sustainable natural resource management. The program was initiated due to land degradation, erosion, and low plantation productivity in several areas of Nagari Guguak Malalo, mainly caused by limited farmer knowledge and the inadequate application of appropriate cultivation technologies. The target partners are the Banda Pauah, Rawang Talao, and Suka Tani Farmer Groups, which have potential to develop plantation commodities but face constraints in sustainable land management. The program applied a participatory and collaborative approach involving students, farmer groups, local communities, and the village government in stages of problem identification, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Key activities included land rehabilitation based on topographic conditions, construction of terraces and rorak for soil and water conservation, planting robusta coffee and avocado, application of appropriate cultivation technologies, and capacity-building through socialization, training, and mentoring for farmer groups. The results show the revitalization of approximately 2 hectares of robusta coffee plantations with about 1,200 seedlings planted and the development of about 1.3 hectares of avocado orchards with around 350 seedlings. The program improved farmer group managerial capacity, enhanced technical cultivation skills, and promoted environmentally friendly agricultural practices through conservation-based avocado orchard demonstration plots. The program contributes to plantation land rehabilitation, increased land productivity, and strengthened community empowerment through a sustainable local resource–based green economy approach.

DIGITAL CLIMATE ACTION TO STRENGTHEN THE POTENTIAL FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN KOTO MESJID VILLAGE

Marian Tonis — 2026-07-15

Climate change and environmental issues pose real challenges for rural communities, including in waste management and the sustainable utilization of local resources. The village of Koto Mesjid possesses significant potential in environmental conservation, fisheries, and tourism; however, this potential has not yet been supported by community awareness regarding environmental cleanliness or the optimal use of digital technology. This community service initiative aims to raise public awareness of environmental cleanliness while promoting the use of digital technology in the sustainable development of the village’s potential through digital-based climate action. The primary issues identified include suboptimal household waste management and limited use of digital media in village education and promotion. The implementation method employed a participatory approach through stages of observation, outreach, education, and hands-on practice with the community. The program included outreach and education on waste sorting, community-driven environmental cleanup activities, and the creation and distribution of posters and digital content as educational and promotional tools for the village’s potential. The target audience for the activities was the village community, village officials, and the youth as agents of change. The results of the activities indicate an increase in community knowledge and participation in maintaining environmental cleanliness, marked by the beginning of the implementation of household waste sorting and increased resident involvement in community cleanup activities. Additionally, the use of social media as a digital promotional tool has begun to develop and contribute to introducing the fisheries and tourism potential of Koto Mesjid Village. Overall, the program ran smoothly and achieved its intended objectives, although the program’s sustainability still requires consistent support from the village government and active community participation

IN HOUSE TRAINING RISK MANAGEMENT BASED ON OPPORTUNITY SOLUTION TREE ANALYSIS AND FISHBONE ANALYSIS AT MUHAMMADIYAH METRO GENERAL HOSPITAL

Fitri Yuli Mayasari — 2026-07-15

Muhammadiyah Metro General Hospital faces significant challenges in risk management governance due to structural changes in management, gaps between formal guidelines and field practices, and fragmentation of medical and non-medical risk governance. This community service activity aims to improve human resource capacity in risk management through in-house training that integrates Opportunity Solution Tree (OST) analysis and Fishbone Diagram Analysis. The training was held on May 7, 2026, at Muhammadiyah Metro General Hospital, involving 22 participants from the board of directors, managers, and assistant managers. The training materials included basic risk management concepts, the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodology based on three Risk Priority Number (RPN) parameters, and the application of Fishbone Diagrams and Opportunity Solution Trees as thinking tools in designing mitigation programs. The evaluation results using a paired t-test showed an increase in the average score from 72.35% (pre-test) to 85.88% (post-test), with a difference of 13.53%. This activity resulted in the strengthening of proactive risk assessment guidelines, standardization of the use of three risk assessment parameters (Severity, Frequency, Detection), and the adoption of a systematic framework for designing mitigation programs. Long-term implications of this activity include transforming the risk management paradigm from reactive to proactive, establishing integrated Enterprise Risk Management, and improving patient safety and corporate governance at Muhammadiyah Metro Hospital.

BERHENTI MENUNDUK, MULAI BERBICARA: SOSIALISASI DAMPAK PHUBBING DI ERA DIGITAL

Abdullah Mitrin — 2026-07-16

The digital era has brought significant changes in social communication patterns but also presents challenges such as phubbing the behavior of ignoring direct social interactions due to excessive focus on digital devices. In Tebing Tinggi Okura Village, 75% of the population, particularly those aged 15-35, frequently experience or witness phubbing, which negatively impacts communication quality, increases anxiety, and fosters feelings of loneliness. Therefore, education and socialization are essential steps to address this issue. This Community Service Program aims to enhance public awareness of the negative impacts of phubbing and provide practical strategies to reduce this behavior, promoting healthier social interactions. Through seminars, workshops, and digital campaigns, public awareness increased by up to 70%, with educational methods such as interactive discussions and educational videos proving effective in engaging participants. Additionally, social media campaigns reached over 10,000 interactions. Pre-test and post-test evaluations showed an increase in participants' understanding from 30% to 70%, serving as a foundation for follow-up actions, including integrating the material into school curricula and training teachers and community leaders.

Stroke Golden Hour Education: The Importance of Prompt CT Scan Examination to Prevent Severe Stroke Complications

Lutfatul Fitriana — 2026-07-15

Stroke merupakan salah satu penyebab utama kematian dan kecacatan di dunia. Keberhasilan penanganan stroke sangat dipengaruhi oleh kecepatan pasien memperoleh pelayanan medis dalam periode golden time, yaitu 0–4,5 jam sejak munculnya gejala. Pemeriksaan CT Scan berperan penting dalam menentukan jenis stroke dan terapi yang tepat. Namun, pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai golden time stroke dan pentingnya CT Scan masih rendah. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan anggota Aisyiyah Banteran mengenai deteksi dini stroke dan urgensi pemeriksaan CT Scan. Metode yang digunakan berupa penyuluhan, diskusi interaktif, simulasi metode FAST (Face, Arm, Speech, Time), serta evaluasi melalui pre-test dan post-test. Kegiatan diikuti oleh 29 peserta berusia 30–60 tahun. Hasil menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan peserta setelah edukasi diberikan. Peserta juga menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman mengenai konsep golden time stroke, metode FAST, dan peran CT Scan dalam diagnosis stroke. Kegiatan edukasi kesehatan berbasis komunitas terbukti efektif meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat mengenai deteksi dini stroke dan pentingnya penanganan cepat untuk mencegah kecacatan maupun kematian akibat stroke.

INTRODUCTION TO AUGMENTED REALITY AND VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY AS INTERACTIVE LEARNING MEDIA FOR STUDENTS

Desfa Anisa — 2026-07-15

The advancement of digital technology in the Industrial Revolution 5.0 era has opened up significant opportunities for education, particularly through the application of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies. These technologies can also be utilized as learning media. However, at the high school level, the use of AR and VR is still very limited, and many teachers and students do not yet understand how to use them. The learning process is still dominated by textbooks, making it less engaging for students. This community service program aims to introduce and implement AR and VR as interactive learning media in the school environment. The activity took place at SMAN 23 Batam and was attended by 35 participants. The implementation method for this activity included socialization and AR and VR simulations. The activity was evaluated using a questionnaire to measure the level of understanding and perception of participants regarding the implementation of the activity. The evaluation results showed that 88.57% of participants strongly agreed that this activity increased their insight into AR and VR technology, 74.29% of participants strongly agreed that they understood the differences between AR and VR, and 82.86% of participants strongly agreed that the activity provided benefits to them. These results indicate that the AR/VR introductory activity successfully increased students' understanding, interest, and motivation towards using digital technology in learning. Therefore, this activity can be an effort to support increased technological literacy and the implementation of technology-based learning in the school environment.

Pemberdayaan Mahasiswa Rekam Medis melalui Simulasi Uji Kompetensi Berbasis Aplikasi CBT Online

Rizer Fahlepi — 2026-07-15

This community service program aims to empower students of the Medical Record Study Program at Universitas X through the implementation of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) online application for competency test simulations in order to improve students’ readiness in facing competency examinations. The background of this program is based on the limited experience of students in taking computer-based examinations, the lack of standardized competency test simulation media, and the high level of anxiety experienced by students prior to the competency examination. The method used in this program was a technology-based training and mentoring approach, which included student needs analysis, development of the CBT online application, training on application usage, implementation of competency test simulations, evaluation of simulation results, and continuous mentoring for participating students. The results of the program showed that the CBT online application was successfully utilized as a competency test simulation medium with a high level of student participation. Students were able to understand the mechanism of computer-based examinations, improve their ability to answer questions within the specified time, and demonstrate increased simulation scores after participating in the training and mentoring activities. This program contributed to improving students’ digital literacy, academic readiness, adaptability to technology-based examination systems, and self-confidence in facing competency examinations. Thus, it can be concluded that the implementation of a CBT online-based competency test simulation can serve as an effective learning medium to support the improvement of the quality and readiness of medical record students in facing competency examinations. These findings indicate that the CBT online application has the potential to be continuously developed as a learning evaluation medium and a monitoring tool for student competency achievement in higher education institutions.

ASSISTANCE IN UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS OF MEDICAL RECORDS FOR PATIENT AND HEALTHCARE WORKER SAFETY AT MADANI GENERAL HOSPITAL

Haryani Octaria — 2026-07-15

Patient safety is a system that makes patient care safer, including risk assessment, patient risk identification and management, incident reporting and analysis, the ability to learn from incidents and follow-up actions, as well as the implementation of solutions to minimize the emergence of risks and prevent injuries caused by errors resulting from performing an action or failing to take an action that should have been taken. Patient safety is a particular challenge for healthcare facilities because it requires awareness and knowledge from all involved parties, starting from medical personnel and continuing to other healthcare workers, as well as from patients and their families. Knowledge regarding the benefits of medical records for patient safety and healthcare workers is very important for patients, their families, and healthcare workers to understand. This aims to prevent potential risks and maintain the safety of both patients and healthcare workers. These educational efforts represent one of the risk or accident control strategies for patients and healthcare workers. The completeness of medical records at Madani Regional Hospital is considered quite good, although some incompleteness is still found, especially regarding the doctor's signature. The documentation of medical records must be completed no later than 1x24 hours after the patient receives healthcare services, under various provisions. In practice, doctors and other healthcare workers providing medical services are obliged to document medical records and complete them by writing their full name and the date.The community service method is descriptive. There were three informants: the Person in Charge of Medical Records and two officers responsible for analyzing the completeness of medical records. Data collection techniques included observation and interviews. Data sources consisted of primary and secondary data. Data processing used triangulation techniques, and descriptive data analysis employed qualitative methods.Results of the service: There are 12 human resources in medical records working in three different shifts with backgrounds in medical records. The completeness of medical records is fairly good, although this is hindered by the absence of doctor's signatures, clear names, and final diagnoses. Regarding training, not all staff have participated.Conclusion: The number of medical records human resources who have received training is not evenly distributed, especially among healthcare workers involved in filling out medical records. Furthermore, the implementation of medical record completeness has not been carried out optimally.

COUNSELING IN THE USE OF RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY FOR EARLY DETECTION OF DISEASES IN THE COMMUNITY OF TANABERU VILLAGE BONTOBAHARI BULUKUMBA DISTRICT

Nurul Auliyaa Hasbi — 2026-07-15

The Community Service Activity (PKM) located in Tanaberu Village, Bontobahari District is motivated by the low health literacy of coastal communities regarding the use of radiology technology for early detection of diseases and the existence of negative stigma related to radiation hazards. The main goal of this program is to transform the public health paradigm through the educational campaign "Don't Wait for Pain: The Secret of a Healthy Life with Early Detection Through Radiology Technology" with a specific target of increasing understanding of the urgency of early detection, introducing various radiology modalities such as X-rays, ultrasound, and mammography, as well as reducing myths about radiation safety. In addition, this activity is targeted to be able to provide practical guidance for residents in accessing health screening independently or through formal health facilities. The method used in achieving this goal is Integrated Public Health Education which involves 57 participants through three systematic stages. The first stage begins with an initial evaluation (pre-test) to map the level of basic knowledge of residents, followed by an interactive education stage using the technique of simplifying medical terms and the use of visual aids to facilitate technical understanding. The last stage was closed with a final evaluation (post-test) and satisfaction monitoring to measure the effectiveness of the method through statistical analysis of the N-Gain Score. As a result, this activity plan has proven to be effective in significantly increasing public knowledge from a score of 42.4 to 86.2 with a satisfaction rate of 94.47%, which is also a strong foundation for the sustainability of the program in the future.

HEALTH EDUCATION ABOUT CHEST X-RAYS AND PREVENTION OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES AMONG STUDENTS

Fani Susanto — 2026-07-15

This community service activity aims to improve students’ knowledge regarding the importance of thoracic radiographic examination as an early detection effort for respiratory diseases caused by unhealthy lifestyles. The background of this activity is based on the increasing risk of respiratory system disorders associated with unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, physical inactivity, and exposure to unhealthy environmental conditions, making early detection an important preventive strategy. The method used in this activity was health education through counseling, which included educational sessions on thoracic examination and evaluation using pre-test and post-test instruments involving 15 students of STIKOM Yos Sudarso Purwokerto on December 20, 2025. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants’ knowledge, indicated by an improvement in the average score from 66.67 in the pre-test to 79.29 in the post-test. This activity contributed to enhancing students’ understanding and awareness regarding the importance of thoracic examination as an effort to prevent and detect respiratory diseases at an early stage. Therefore, it can be concluded that health education on thoracic radiographic examination was effective in increasing students’ knowledge. These findings indicate that similar educational programs have the potential to support broader preventive health promotion efforts among young adults.