ABJIS: Al-Bahjah Journal of Islamic Community Service

PELATIHAN PENULISAN ARTIKEL ILMIAH MAHASISWA DENGAN MODEL IMRAD DAN NON-IMRAD SEBAGAI UPAYA PENGUATAN KOMPTENSI PUBLIKASI ILMIAH

2026-07-31T05:37:35+00:00

Scientific article writing is an essential academic competency that university students must develop to support the dissemination of research findings through scholarly publications. However, many students still encounter difficulties in understanding scientific article structures, particularly the IMRAD and Non-IMRAD models, using reference management applications, and selecting appropriate target journals. This Community Service Program aimed to improve students' scientific writing competencies through a Participatory Learning and Training (PLT) approach integrated with a One Group Pretest –Posttest design. The program involved 47 students from Institut Al-Bahjah Cirebon and was conducted through five stages: Pretest , instructional sessions, scientific article writing practice, Posttest , and evaluation and reflection. Data were collected using tests, observations, and documentation and analyzed descriptively through a mixed-methods approach. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in participants' competencies, as indicated by the increase in the mean score from 75.39 in the Pretest to 94.13 in the Posttest , with an N-Gain score of 0.804 (80.39%), categorized as high. Furthermore, participants showed enhanced abilities in distinguishing IMRAD and Non-IMRAD article structures, utilizing Mendeley and Zotero for reference management, developing scientific article outlines, and selecting appropriate publication journals. These findings indicate that the PLT approach is effective in enhancing students' scientific writing competencies while strengthening the culture of academic publication.

PENGUATAN KOMPETENSI PENELITIAN KUANTITATIF MELALUI ANALISIS DATA STATISTIK BAGI MAHASISWA

2026-07-14T16:15:41+00:00

This community service activity aimed to strengthen students' quantitative research competencies through statistical data analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The participants were 46 sixth- and eighth-semester students of Institut Al-Bahjah Cirebon who were preparing research proposals and undergraduate theses. The activity employed a participatory training approach combined with hands-on practice. The implementation consisted of needs assessment, pretest, delivery of research methodology and statistical analysis materials, SPSS practice, mentoring, posttest, and evaluation. Data were collected using pretest-posttest instruments, observation, and documentation. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Shapiro-Wilk normality test, paired-samples t-test, and N-Gain analysis. The results showed an increase in students' quantitative research competencies after the training. The mean pretest score was 76.74 (SD = 6.420), with scores ranging from 65 to 90, while the mean posttest score increased to 95.15 (SD = 5.613), with scores ranging from 87 to 100. The mean score increased by 18.41 points, equivalent to approximately 23.99% relative to the pretest mean. The Shapiro-Wilk test indicated that the difference scores were normally distributed (p = 0.229 > 0.05), allowing the use of a paired-samples t-test. The paired-samples t-test showed a statistically significant difference between pretest and posttest scores (p < 0.001). Furthermore, the mean N-Gain score was 0.7997, or 79.97%. These findings indicate that the training was associated with a substantial improvement in students' understanding of quantitative research and statistical data analysis. The integration of methodological concepts, SPSS practice, and direct mentoring provided students with opportunities to connect research concepts with statistical analysis procedures.

Strategi Pengembangan Bank Sampah sebagai Upaya Pengelolaan Sampah Berkelanjutan

2026-08-06T12:34:10+00:00

The waste bank development initiative in West Kedungwuni Village, started by KKN students from UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, seeks to enhance the efficiency of sustainable, community-driven waste management. The approach utilized is participatory, involving outreach, training, and community guidance in waste sorting and processing. The outcomes of the activities indicate that the waste bank serves as both a waste storage facility and a platform for community empowerment and local economic enhancement. Innovations created consist of crafting pencil cases from recycled plastic bottles, transforming used cooking oil into scented candles, converting organic waste into biowash, and employing a smoke-free waste incinerator. This initiative offers two advantages: it decreases environmental pollution and enhances the well-being of the community, particularly for homemakers. Nonetheless, challenges like inadequate skills, funding, and marketing persist and must be addressed via continuous mentoring, enhancing marketing networks, and institutional backing. In general, the waste bank development strategy has demonstrated to be a comprehensive method that can tackle environmental, social, and economic factors in the pursuit of sustainable waste management.

Pendampingan Belajar Informal Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Minat Baca Anak Melalui Program Pojok Baca

2026-09-09T05:00:52+00:00

The low interest in reading among children, which is frequently diverted by gadget use in the community, poses a distinct challenge in building a literacy culture, particularly at the village level. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of establishing a Reading Corner (Pojok Baca) and providing informal learning assistance by KKN students of STAI Brebes in improving children's reading interest in Rungkang Village, RW 03. Employing a qualitative approach, data were gathered through field observations and interviews with five parents. The evaluation results indicate that the intervention of child-friendly facilities, the read-aloud method, and interactive mentoring successfully diverted children's dependency on gadgets, enhanced their focus, and fostered reading habits. The synergy between field mentors and the family environment serves as the key to the sustainability of the village's literacy culture. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the village authorities and parents maintain the continuity of the Reading Corner program and independently expand literacy facilities to sustainably nurture children's reading interest.

Implemetasi Pendidikan Agama Islam melalui Media Storytelling untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa di RA Al-Ihsan Randegan

2026-09-16T04:59:02+00:00

This community service activity, conducted by students of STAI Brebes through the Community Service Program (KKN) at RA Al Ihsan Randegan, aimed to provide assistance in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) through the storytelling method to attract students’ attention and encourage their active engagement in learning. Early childhood learners require instructional approaches that are appropriate to their developmental characteristics, namely communicative, enjoyable, concrete, and participatory learning. The activity consisted of several stages, including preparation, delivery of Islamic Religious Education materials through Islamic stories, interaction and question-and-answer sessions, reinforcement of learning materials, and observation of students’ responses throughout the activity. The materials presented consisted of Islamic stories containing religious and moral values, such as honesty, respect for parents and teachers, caring for friends, sharing, and practicing commendable behavior. The results of observations indicated that the students responded positively to the implementation of storytelling. This was demonstrated by their attention during the storytelling sessions, active participation in answering questions, imitation of the facilitators’ movements and expressions, and ability to identify the values conveyed through the stories. The use of visual materials, voice intonation, and direct interaction also contributed to creating a communicative and enjoyable learning environment. Therefore, storytelling can be utilized as an alternative method for assisting Islamic Religious Education at the RA level to support students’ engagement and facilitate the introduction of religious and moral values through learning experiences that are appropriate to the characteristics of early childhood learners.