JATI EMAS (Jurnal Aplikasi Teknik dan Pengabdian Masyarakat)

Developing Various Herbal MSME Products by Processing Herbal Tea Made from Lotus Flowers (Nelumbo Nucifera)

Rita Khairina — 2025-12-10

Tea drinks made from the roots, bark, leaves, and flowers of plants other than tea are known as herbal teas. Tea made from lotus leaves and flowers is known as lotus tea. The purpose of this activity is to provide knowledge and skills to the Aneka Herbal MSME about the benefits and processing of herbal tea made from lotus flowers and leaves. Observations identified that lotus plants are found throughout the year in swampy areas and rice fields around the Gambut and Kertak Hanyar Districts of Banjar Regency, where the Aneka Herbal MSME is domiciled. The local community is not yet aware that lotus plants have the advantage of being a functional beverage in the form of herbal tea, so they have not utilized the plant as a source of family income. This activity was carried out in the form of counseling, attended by 20 housewives who live around the Aneka Herbal MSME. The counseling material was about the functional benefits of brewing lotus flower herbal tea. After the training activity, the Aneka Herbal MSME was interested in expanding their product range by making herbal tea in small packages under the Nutrilotus brand. The product will be marketed together with other existing herbal products every Sunday morning in the Sunday Market area of Kertak Hanyar District, Banjar Regency.

Increasing Public Awareness Through the Innovation of the Jumantik Movement in Pucang Sewu Subdistrict Surabaya

Zahra Khania Putri — 2025-12-18

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DBD) is a public health problem that still frequently occurs in densely populated areas, including Pucang Sewu Village, Surabaya. Low public awareness of prevention and Mosquito Nest Eradication (PSN) efforts increases the risk of transmission of the disease. This community service activity aims to increase public knowledge and awareness through the innovation of the Jumantik (Juru Pemantau Larvae) Movement in RW 05. The implementation method includes socialization, counseling, and training in larva inspection by involving local Family Empowerment and Welfare (PKK) cadres. The results of the activity show an increase in community participation in larva inspection and the implementation of 3M (Draining, Covering, and Reusing used goods) Plus, which is marked by the formation of independent Jumantik cadres in each Neighborhood Association (RT). These findings indicate that the Jumantik Movement contributes to increasing public awareness of dengue fever prevention and supports the implementation of clean and healthy living behaviors in a sustainable manner.

Profile Digitalization of Ahlul Irfan Islamic Boarding School through the Development of a WordPress-Based Website

Fajar Tridian Syaputra — 2025-11-30

The Ahlul Irfan Islamic Boarding School lacks an effective digital platform. Through the Community Service Program (KKN), students from UPN "Veteran" East Java developed a WordPress-based website to publish the school's profile and information. The implementation method included needs analysis, design, implementation, and management training. The website features the school's profile, programs, and news, supporting digital transformation and information dissemination. This activity aims to increase the school's visibility in the digital era and strengthen communication with the community. This program also serves as a model for implementing digitalization for similar educational institutions. The development is expected to facilitate access to information for prospective students and the wider community. Furthermore, this website provides a foundation for technology management for the boarding school's administrators so they can adapt to digital developments.

Selection Of Pure Lines Of Mentik Susu Variety Through Participatory Plant Breeding in The Karangnangka Farmers Group, Banjaranyar Village, Pekuncen District, Banyumas Regency

Agus Riyanto — 2025-12-10

The Karangnangka Farmers Group is in Banjaranyar Village, Pekuncen District, Banyumas Regency. This Farmers Group conducts organic rice farming using the Mentik Susu variety. The seeds of this variety are used from generation to generation, so that problems arise, the purity of rice seeds. The solution to this problem is the application of pure line selection through participatory plant breeding. Activities carried out in pure line selection through participatory breeding methods for seed purification are socialization of seed purification activities; planting mixed populations of generation 0; planting superior genotypes in rows; and evaluation of activities. The results of this activity show an increase in knowledge and understanding of Karangnangka Farmers Group farmers regarding pure line selection and obtaining pure superior genotypes of the Mentik Susu variety.

Community Empowerment through Capacity Building in the Hydroponic Revitalization and Crop Processing Program in Surabaya

Zico Ramdhani — 2025-12-10

The initiation of community-based development requires innovative ideas from sustainable actors, such as university students, who serve as educated and productive agents of change. Through this approach, the KKN SDGs UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur Period II, Group 16, aims to empower the community of RW 08, Pucang Sewu Subdistrict, using a comprehensive framework to ensure that the program is implemented with a clear structure and objectives. The program focuses on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No. 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and No. 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities. These goals are selected due to their interconnection in promoting economic sustainability, community engagement, and environmental preservation for long-term well-being. The implementation of these principles is reflected in the community empowerment program through the revitalization of hydroponic systems for cultivating pakcoy and training on processing harvested crops. Pakcoy is chosen as the main commodity due to its relatively easy cultivation process and promising economic value. This initiative also encourages public awareness of food security and urban farming as a means of improving environmental management. The crop processing activity introduces pakcoy-based vegetable nuggets as an alternative healthy food source rich in fiber and low in allergens. The empowerment initiative is based on the capacity-building framework introduced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2017, which includes six pillars: stakeholder engagement, capability gap identification, goal setting, program formulation, capacity integration and progress analysis, and evaluation of community capability enhancement

Economic Strategy for Cocoa Bean Downstream Productivity in Alur Cucur Village, Aceh Tamiang

Syarifah Yusra — 2025-12-10

This Community Service (PKM) activity was carried out in Alur Cucur village, Aceh Tamiang Regency, an area with great potential for cocoa commodity development. However, local farmers still face various obstacles, such as limited market access, low cocoa bean selling prices, and the lack of processed product innovation. Through this program, the PKM Team of the Cut Nyak Dhien University of Science provided assistance to the Buloh Tamiang Farmers Group to increase the added value of cocoa beans through training in chocolate making, packaging, and digital marketing. The implementation method included an initial survey, socialization, production training, packaging technique assistance, and monitoring and evaluation. In addition, partners received production equipment that can be used to support business sustainability. The results of the activity showed an increase in partners' skills and knowledge in the process of processing cocoa into chocolate bars and powder, including an understanding of the manufacturing process, as well as hygienic and attractive packaging techniques with aluminum foil. Partners' understanding of promotion through digital media such as WhatsApp Groups, Instagram, and other digital platforms, also increase. This program successfully increased partners' motivation and independence in developing cocoa processing businesses. Going forward, follow-up measures in the form of further training, product innovation, and expansion of partnership networks are needed so that the development of the local chocolate industry can be sustainable and provide a significant economic impact for the people of Aceh Tamiang.

An Empirical Study of the Effect of Tax Planning and Leverage on Company Value

Roin Nur Rohmah — 2025-12-18

This study adopts a quantitative approach to evaluate the impact of tax planning on firm value, by examining tax avoidance, represented by the effective tax rate (ETR), and tax aggressiveness, measured by the book tax difference (BTD). This study also examines the leverage effect, proxied by the debt-to-equity ratio (DER), on firm value, measured by the price-to-book value (PBV) indicator, on 2020-2023 Indonesia Stock Exchange issuers listed. Observations includes 423 companies, selectively selected by purposive sampling technique. The secondary data used and obtained from annual financial reports available on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) official website. The data processing process was carried out using Eviews software version 13, which includes various stages of analysis such as descriptive statistics, model selection tests (the Chow test, the Hausman test, and the Lagrange multiplier test), to the final panel data regression hypothesis testing analysis, consisting of the r-square, the t, and the f-test. The research findings tax planning indicators, such as tax avoidance and tax aggressiveness, partially do not have a significant impact on company value. In contrast, leverage is statistically proven to have a significant impact on company value. However, when all three variables are tested simultaneously, the results indicate a significant influence on overall company value. It is recommended that companies integrate tax planning and leverage strategies into long-term financial planning and communicate these financial policies transparently to stakeholders, including investors, through annual reports and public exposures. This step aims to increase market confidence and company value in a sustainable manner.

Mental Health Support Program for Adolescents at SMK Mardhika

Anna Mariani Kartasasmita — 2025-12-10

This mental health support program aimed to improve students’ mental health awareness and coping skills at SMK Mardhika, East Jakarta. Many students experienced stress and low motivation due to unequal treatment between classes, making the program urgent to support their emotional well-being. The school partnered by providing facilities and coordinating participants. Activities included briefing, pre-test, group counseling, psychoeducation, ice breaking, and post-test evaluation using the DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales) instrument. The results showed a positive change, with students in the “normal” category increasing from 51.7% to 72.4%. Participants reported feeling more confident, expressive, and emotionally balanced. The school plans to sustain this effort through peer support groups and regular counseling. The activity effectively created a more inclusive and supportive school environment.

Essay Writing Training For Student Activity Units Research, Devotion, And Language Of Politeknik Negeri Banyuwangi

Moh. Satrio — 2025-12-10

The low interest in literacy and understanding of essays among students is a sign of a decadence. Students should think critically about literacy to master various information and stay current. Essay writing training aims to raise students' awareness of literacy culture and produce good essays. This two-day activity was conducted in partnership with the research, community service, and language student activity units of the Banyuwangi State Polytechnic. The training included lectures, discussions, and mentoring. The training taught and guided students from an introduction to essays to the proper way to write a good and correct essay. The training resulted in eight essays worthy of publication.

The Youth Janger Festival for the Preservation of Banyuwangi’s Local Cultural Heritage

Ahmad Sulthoni Sulthoni — 2025-12-10

The Janger performing art of Banyuwangi is a traditional cultural expression that combines dance, music, dialogue, and comedic oral performance in the Javanese language. Since the early twentieth century, Janger has served as a marker of cultural identity, a medium for moral education, and a space for social solidarity within the local community. However, over the past two decades, Janger has faced significant challenges, including a crisis of regeneration, linguistic shifts resulting from the mixture of Javanese, Osing, and Indonesian, declining performance frequency, and the commodification of art that threatens its authenticity. These conditions reflect a broader phenomenon occurring across Indonesia, where many traditional arts are pressured by modernization and globalization. Despite the rapid growth of cultural tourism in Banyuwangi—marked by major events such as Gandrung Sewu and the Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival—Janger has not gained a proportional position in cultural branding strategies. In fact, Janger holds strong potential as an authentic and educational cultural attraction, and it has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage. The Youth Janger Festival program is proposed as a community-based cultural preservation effort aimed at revitalizing Janger through youth engagement, reinforcement of the Javanese language, and the implementation of a participatory festival, ensuring that this traditional art remains sustainable, adaptive, and rooted in Banyuwangi’s local identity.

Support for Character Education-Based Literary Projects and Digital Promotion Through Crowdfunding

Yuliana Sari — 2025-12-18

This community service activity aims to improve the short story writing skills, creativity, and abilities of members of the Smart Route Community Reading Park (TBM) in designing and utilizing crowdfunding as a financing strategy for the publication of literary works. This was done to address the main problems of partners in terms of low creative writing skills and the suboptimal use of digital technology for publication and marketing of works. This program was implemented through three stages: training in writing short stories based on character values and local wisdom, training in digital promotion and introduction to crowdfunding, and mentoring in completing the manuscript of a short story anthology for publication. The results of the activity showed significant improvements in aspects of writing skills and digital literacy. However, the final product, the anthology manuscript, is not yet fully ready for publication and therefore cannot be marketed digitally or through crowdfunding. Nevertheless, the competence of participants in writing techniques, editing, and the use of digital media has significantly increased. This program contributes to building a culture of productive literacy and creative character in the TBM environment.

Digital Transformation in Tourism: Enhancing Academics and Tourism Professional Competencies in Indonesia and Vietnam

Tomy Andrianto — 2025-12-19

The international community service program between Politeknik Negeri Bandung (Polban) and Duy Tan University (DTU) aims to strengthen the digital competencies of academics and tourism professionals in Indonesia and Vietnam. The program focuses on mapping digital transformation needs, conducting AI-based capacity-building workshops, and evaluating tourism courses syllabus toward digital readiness. Using survey data from 449 respondents analyzed through PLS-SEM, the results highlight self-readiness and system quality as key predictors of AI utilization in tourism education. The implementation included workshops in Vietnam (19 and 20 August 2025) emphasizing AI use among students for tourism analytics and digital content creation, and in Indonesia (October 2025) focusing on integrating AI applications into tourism courses. These collaborative initiatives bridge academic and industry gaps while promoting experiential learning and syllabus innovation, contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable digital tourism ecosystem in Southeast Asia.