Jurnal Akademik Pengabdian Masyarakat Ichsan Sidrap

FINANCIAL LITERACY SOCIALIZATION FOR HOUSEHOLDS

2025-06-07T07:12:25+00:00

This community service activity aims to improve financial literacy among housewives at Almadinah Islamic School Makassar. Through seminars and interactive discussions, participants were equipped with basic knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, cash flow recording, and expense control. The activity successfully demonstrated an increase in participants' understanding and a growing desire to apply financial literacy concepts more systematically. Despite challenges such as conventional habits and limited time, participants showed strong motivation to change. This activity made a tangible contribution to raising awareness and enhancing financial skills at the household level.

Thesis Title Submission Information System (SIPJS) Training

2025-06-12T07:28:37+00:00

Effective and efficient academic services are important indicators in improving the quality of higher education. One of the main challenges faced by study programs is the thesis title submission system which is still done manually, thus triggering various problems such as delays, data irregularities, and difficulties in monitoring by supervisors. Through this community service activity, training on the thesis title submission information system (SIPJS) was conducted for students and lecturers in order to introduce and implement digital technology in the academic administration process. This training uses a participatory approach and direct practice so that participants are able to understand and operate the system optimally. The evaluation results show that SIPJS can increase the efficiency of the title submission process and strengthen the transparency of academic communication between students and lecturers.

Strengthening Quantitative Statistical Methodology Competence Through Research Writing Training Activities

2025-06-20T03:51:21+00:00

The purpose of this training program on writing quantitative statistical research methods was to improve students' comprehension and proficiency in accurately applying quantitative research methodology. The curriculum tackles typical problems that students encounter, especially when it comes to creating research frameworks, handling statistical data, and rationally organizing the methodology section. Students from a variety of disciplines who were getting ready for or carrying out academic research participated in the training, which was held at the Pangkajene Regional Library in Sidenreng Rappang Regency. The training offered useful insights into creating variables, sampling strategies, basic statistical data processing, and choosing suitable analysis methods through an interdisciplinary approach. The results demonstrated that participants were better able to create more methodical and empirically supported research methodologies. It is anticipated that this training will play a major role in building a robust and welcoming research culture in higher education.

Digital Marketing and Social Media Tools Training

2025-06-12T04:06:55+00:00

In today's digital era, marketing transformation from conventional to digital methods is an urgent need, especially for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Many MSMEs have not optimally utilized digital platforms to expand their market reach. This community service activity aims to improve the understanding and skills of MSMEs in using digital marketing strategies and utilizing social media tools effectively. The methods used are interactive training, direct practice, and case studies. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' knowledge in identifying target markets, managing digital content, and optimizing platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp Business. This activity is expected to be the first step in encouraging sustainable digital transformation of MSMEs.

Online Training for Writing Thesis Proposals for Students of Postgraduate Master Program

2025-06-14T11:06:56+00:00

This online training on writing thesis proposals is intended for students of Universitas Negeri Makassar, Postgraduate Masters Program to overcome academic challenges in preparing proposals, such as difficulties in formulating research problems, managing references, and meeting methodological standards. Through a structured online training method including needs analysis, distribution of interactive materials, scheduled training, formative evaluation, and individual mentoring, this activity succeeded in significantly improving participants' competencies. The results showed an increase in understanding of proposal components by 35% (average quiz score rose from 55 to 82), mastery of methodology (78% of participants were more confident), as well as increased motivation (45% to 78%) and successful submission of draft proposals (>70% approved with minor revisions). The flexibility of online learning and the scaffolding approach are key to its effectiveness, although technical challenges such as internet connectivity need to be anticipated. This training proves that technology integration in academic mentoring can be a strategic model for the quality of postgraduate research.