Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): March

This Community Service Journal aims to describe the implementation of gender equality within the scope of Banyuasin Regency, Banyuasin III District, Pangkalan Balai Village. The topic of gender equality was chosen based on direct observations in the field and is an interesting topic because issues regarding gender are currently being widely discussed everywhere, be it on social media, mass media and other media. The research method uses qualitative research methods with data collection techniques, namely through observation, in-depth interviews and documentation, while data analysis techniques use taxonomic data analysis techniques. The implementation of gender equality in this research has not yet been fully realized due to several factors, including a lack of budget, inadequate community resources and the government's role which is still not very big on issues regarding gender equality.

The community engagement conducted by the lecturers of the Electrical Engineering undergraduate program at the Faculty of Engineering, Syiah Kuala University, aims to enhance the income of young individuals in Kopelma Darussalam, Banda Aceh. Recognizing the need for employment opportunities among youths from lower to middle-income backgrounds, this initiative focuses on providing hands-on skills through training in planning and installing solar panels in residential homes. Consequently, young individuals can become skilled workers in solar panel installation, creating job opportunities, and improving their economic well-being. This training aims to address the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions and the growing interest in solar power adoption among homeowners. Participants will learn about the principles of solar energy, site assessment, system design, installation techniques, and safety procedures. After completing the training, participants are expected to be able to design and install solar panel systems, thereby contributing to the promotion of sustainable energy practices and reducing carbon footprint in residential communities.

Improving Language and Literature Research Materials for Indonesian Language Lecturers at FKIP Almuslim University is a collaborative effort carried out by lecturers at the Language and Literature Study Program, FKIP Unsyiah, with their colleagues at FKIP Almuslim. The aim of this community service is to enrich understanding and research skills in the field of Indonesian language and literature among lecturers. Through a series of activities, including workshops, training and interactive discussions, Unsyiah lecturers share experiences, methods and resources to increase the research capacity of Indonesian language lecturers at FKIP Almuslim. It is hoped that this collaboration will make a positive contribution in improving the quality of research and teaching of Indonesian language and literature in the academic environment of FKIP Almuslim University.

Community service aims to enhance the substance of research in the field of language and literature for Indonesian language lecturers at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Jabal Ghafur University. The project is implemented by involving lecturers as change agents leading community engagement activities and engaging the local community. Strategic steps include enhancing the research capacity of lecturers, providing training, and developing educational and literacy programs in the community. Through training sessions and workshops, Indonesian language lecturers are empowered to adopt innovative research methods relevant to the developments in language and literature. Additionally, they actively participate in initiating literacy and language programs that directly benefit the local community, such as writing workshops, language lectures, and creative literacy activities. The results of this community engagement show a significant improvement in the quality of research and literacy activities among Indonesian language lecturers. Lecturers are able to integrate their research findings into curriculum development and teaching materials, thereby positively impacting student learning. Furthermore, community literacy activities contribute significantly to enhancing understanding and appreciation of language and literature at the community level. This community service not only enhances the competence of lecturers but also encourages the transfer of knowledge and skills to the community. The project can serve as a model for the development of similar activities in various communities, providing sustainable benefits in enhancing the substance of language and literature research at the local level.

Community engagement towards the Lamreh community aims to strengthen sustainable development in coastal areas. This activity aims to Through a participatory approach, the lecturers collaborate with the Lamreh community and relevant stakeholders to identify the potential and challenges in the development of ecotourism and minapolitan. The engagement is conducted through field surveys, interviews, and group discussions. The results indicate that Lamreh has great natural potential, especially in the fisheries and tourism sectors, which can be developed sustainably. In an effort to improve coastal area management, several strategies are proposed, including the development of environmentally friendly tourism infrastructure, promotion of local products, increasing community capacity in marketing and management, as well as marine environmental protection and preservation. This community engagement provides a positive contribution to empowering the local community, enhancing their participation in local development, and creating sustainable development models that can be adopted in other coastal areas. In conclusion, collaboration between academics, government, and communities is crucial in planning and implementing sustainable development programs in coastal areas such as Lamreh Village, Aceh Besar Regency.

Antibiotic resistence is a serious global problem that can increase morbidity, mortality and medical costs. Vocational school students can act as agents of change to prevent antibiotic misuse in society. This service activity was carried out at SMK Swadaya Global School, Buaran, East Jakarta with a total of 30 participants. Education was carried out with lectures and followed by a Forum Group Discussion (FGD). Students were divided into 3 groups and each group was accompanied by a facilitator. Each group was given a case about the use of antibiotics in the community. The service activities were carried out well and students participated in the activities enthusiastically during the activities. The results of the Wilcoxon analysis showed that there was an increase in students' knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use after the activity (p value< 0.001).

Islamic boarding schools are traditional educational institutions that prioritize a religion-based curriculum. The Darul Hikmah Orphans Islamic Boarding School, located in Cot Yang Village, Kuta Barou District, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh Province, faces the challenge of low levels of entrepreneurial skills in the field of welding and atomizing painting due to the absence of this material in their curriculum. To overcome this, atomizing welding and painting training was carried out at Islamic boarding schools, which aimed to improve students' hard skills in this field. This training is also planned to develop business units, including the establishment of atomizing welding and painting workshops. This atomizing welding and painting entrepreneurship training program is measured by several parameters, with the output being the basic welding technical skills obtained by the students. It is hoped that this program will produce entrepreneurs in atomizing welding and painting workshops that will benefit the environment of the Darul Hikmah Cot Yang Orphan Islamic Boarding School. The training implementation stages include welding and painting theory, occupational health and safety (K3), as well as practice and assistance in basic welding and painting, with the final product being a table. The training material was adopted from teaching welding and painting practices at Syiah Kuala Darussalam University-Aceh. The result of this training is an increase in participants' knowledge in welding and painting, as well as their ability to apply these processes by prioritizing K3 (Occupational Safety and Health).

This report describes efforts to implement renewable energy technologies as a solution to meet the energy needs of the fishing community in Lam Awe, Aceh Besar. A community engagement approach was used to integrate renewable energy technologies into the daily lives of the fishing community. The study includes the process of identifying community needs, selecting appropriate technologies, and implementing renewable energy solutions. Research methods included participatory surveys, training sessions, and mentoring to ensure active participation and deep understanding from the local community. The results indicate that the implementation of renewable energy can enhance energy access, reduce operational costs, and support environmental sustainability in coastal areas. This report contributes to the context of sustainable technology application for fishing communities, highlighting the importance of collaboration between academics, practitioners, and communities in developing sustainable energy solutions.

The type of material, mixture composition, and production process are among the factors that influence the strength of interlock bricks. In this study, interlocking bricks are used for the construction of residential wall structures. The interlocking brick mixture consists of cement, fly ash, sand, and water. The fly ash and sand used have a maximum diameter of 4.75 mm and are not subjected to calcination. Interlocking bricks measuring 30 cm x 20 cm x 10 cm are molded using a manual hydraulic press and cured for up to 28 days before being cut into test specimens measuring 5 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm. A total of 150 test specimens from 5 mix designs using water-cement ratios (WCR) of 0.3, 0.4, and 0.5 were utilized in this study. The objective of this research is to determine the quality levels of interlocking bricks based on compressive strength tests at 28 days of age. The quality levels are determined according to the Indonesian National Standard, SNI 03-0349-1989. Based on the compressive strength results, it was found that the average interlocking bricks with fly ash mixture achieved class III quality, indicating that they can only be used for non-structural wall applications.