ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat https://talenta.usu.ac.id/abdimas <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat</strong> is a peer-reviewed biannual journal (June and December) published by TALENTA Publisher, Universitas Sumatera Utara and managed by Lembaga Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat Universitas Sumatera Utara (LPPM USU). It is dedicated to interchange for the articles of high-quality research in the field of Agro Complex, Medical, Technology, Science, Social Culture and Law. The journal publishes state-of-art papers in fundamental theory, experiments and simulation, as well as applications, with a systematic proposed method, sufficient review on previous works, expanded discussion and concise conclusion. As our commitment to the advancement of science and technology. The ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat follows the open access policy that allows the published articles freely available online without any subscription.<br />Since 2024 each publication contains 15 (fifteen) articles that will be published online. These articles are indexed by <a href="http://garuda.ristekdikti.go.id/journal/view/11316">Indonesian Publication Index (Garuda Portal)</a> and <a href="https://scholar.google.co.id/citations?user=vww46UoAAAAJ&amp;hl=id&amp;authuser=7">Google Scholar</a>. 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The reproduction of any part of this journal, its storage in databases and its transmission by any form or media, will be allowed only with written permission from Jurnal Abdimas TALENTA.</p> <p align="justify">The Copyright Transfer Form can be downloaded <a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&amp;id=1gJXlHcpw5MId8V43qca1lSc_McWbZ2FH">here</a>. <br />The copyright form should be signed originally and sent to <a href="https://talenta.usu.ac.id/abdimas/about/contact">the Editorial Office</a> in the form of original mail or scanned document.</p> </div> Implementation of Good Tourism Governance Based on Local Wisdom in Increasing Community Income in the Simanindo Samosir Tourism Village, North Sumatra https://talenta.usu.ac.id/abdimas/article/view/17907 <p>Good tourism governance based on local wisdom is the management of tourist villages carried out based on the principles of participation, accountability and evaluation based on cultural values that grow and develop in society, such as mutual trust, mutual support, mutual cooperation and so on. The method of activity carried out in this community service is socialization, training, simulation and mentoring for several days to the community and tourism awareness groups in the Simanindo Samosir tourist village, North Sumatra so that there is an increase in knowledge, attitudes, skills and behavior of tourism awareness group administrators. and society and society and apply the concepts that have been presented in the training.&nbsp; The results of the activities carried out showed that the Simanindo tourist village community and village officials as well as tourism awareness groups seemed enthusiastic about listening to and following the event until it was finished and committed to implementing it. On the first day, the venue is mapped and the technicalities of the event are discussed, the event rundown and who will be invited the following day. On the second day it was held from 14 to 18, accompanied by lectures, questions and answers and long discussions. Thus, it can be concluded that community service activities have received a positive response and we hope that similar activities can be carried out in the future. This community service was closed with a group photo and distributing "I'm Tourist Friendly" stickers so that tourist friendliness remains embedded in the community of the Simanindo tourist village, Samosir, North Sumatra.</p> Erika Revida Badaruddin Copyright (c) 2024 ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-11-09 2024-11-09 9 2 90 96 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v9i2.17907 Empowering Local Tourism through Competitive Swimming Events for Sustainable Development at Swembath Natural Springs https://talenta.usu.ac.id/abdimas/article/view/18286 <p>This article presents the results of a community empowerment project aimed at revitalizing local tourism at Swembath Natural Springs in Naga Soppa, Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra. Faced with declining visitor numbers and the need to boost local economic activity, this project integrated competitive swimming events as a new attraction while fostering sustainable development. The construction of an international-standard swimming pool served as the foundation for this initiative, offering a venue for sports tourism that attracts both athletes and recreational visitors. The project also included comprehensive training for local businesses, focusing on tourism management, digital marketing, and service improvement, thereby empowering the community to capitalize on the influx of tourists. The results show a significant increase in visitor numbers during swimming competitions, positively impacting local businesses such as food vendors, craft sellers, and accommodation providers. Moreover, the project fostered environmental conservation efforts, ensuring that the natural beauty of Swembath is preserved for future generations. This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in terms of economic empowerment and environmental sustainability. The community now possesses the tools and infrastructure needed to maintain Swembath as a competitive tourist destination, with a sustainable model that benefits both the environment and the local economy. The project's success highlights the potential of integrating sports tourism and community-based empowerment to foster long-term economic growth and environmental stewardship.</p> Tulus T.J. Marpaung Andrew Satria Lubis Nicholas Marpaung Jonathan Liviera Marpaung Copyright (c) 2024 ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-11-09 2024-11-09 9 2 97 103 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v9i2.18286 Accelerating Stunting Reduction by Empowering Posyandu Cadres and Village Officials in Monitoring Nutritional Status and Providing Additional Food to Pregnant Women https://talenta.usu.ac.id/abdimas/article/view/16188 <p>The low nutritional status of pregnant mother during pregnancy can result various adverse effects for mother and baby. Poor nutritional status in toddlers possible happen problems/delays development. In Dairi Regency has 189 toddlers (0.2 %) living in Bottom of the Line Red (BGM). Prevalence stunted toddlers in Dairi Regency in 2018 amounted to 23.3 %. That's why it's done empowerment cadres and village officials to monitor nutritional status and giving complementary food for pregnant mother and toddler to prevent stunting. Through increasing the knowledge and skills of cadres and village officials for achievement reducing the incidence of stunting in improving the nutritional status of pregnant women and toddlers can be done with nutritional surveillance by monitoring activities: recovery food complementary, administration of vitamin A, TTD, taburia, zinc, stimulation. This activity was attended by pregnant women, mothers of toddlers, cadres and village officials who were very enthusiastic about listening to the presentation by the service team about what is meant by stunting, its causes, treatment, and the role of cadres and village officials regarding the stunting problem. Discussions and questions and answers were also very interactive, showing the great attention paid to service activities. Apart from that, this service activity also provides complementary food to pregnant women and toddlers. Based on this, community service activities empowering the role of cadres and village officials to monitor nutritional status of pregnant mother and toddler for prevent stunting can increase knowledge and skills of partner in give knowledge and skills to pregnant and toddler for increase their nutritional status. It is hoped that this service activity can reduce the prevalence of stunting and other malnutrition problems.</p> Evawany Y Aritonang Mauly Purba Sondang P Panggabean Sarah Patumona Manalu Samuel MH Manalu Copyright (c) 2024 ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-11-09 2024-11-09 9 2 104 109 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v9i2.16188 Innovative Solar Water Pump with Automatic Water Level Regulator for Efficiency Rice Field Irrigation https://talenta.usu.ac.id/abdimas/article/view/18225 <div> <p class="Isiabstrak"><span lang="EN-ID">Nowadays, most of human activities are related to the use of technology. The invention of various innovative ideas that simplify human life is essential. One of the uses advancement technologies can applied in agricultural field, especially for irrigation processes since it becomes the critical step in agricultural activity since it ensures that plants receive an adequate water. Due to the importance of irrigation, this community service activity aimed to provide information on how to build a solar pump for irrigation purposes and implement an innovative solar water pump with automatic water level control to improve the efficiency of irrigation of rice fields in Bekiung Village. The system is designed using solar panels as the main energy source, minimizing dependence on conventional electricity and fossil fuels. With the integration of water level sensor and automatic control system, the pump is able to adjust the water supply in real-time based on the actual needs of rice plants. Field tests show that the system is able to provide water consistently and efficiently, reducing water and energy wastage. The implementation of this technology not only improves irrigation efficiency, but also supports environmentally friendly sustainable agriculture. The results of this study are expected to serve as a model for other villages facing similar challenges in irrigation water management.</span></p> </div> Indah Revita Saragi Cut Fatimah Zuhra Crystina Simanjuntak Suci Aisyah Amaturrahim Muhammadin Hamid Abdul Ara M Tegar Aliyu Bangun Gavrylla Gilbert Siregar Rio Geby Sitompul Martahan Dapot Rezeki Sitompul Alya Nazwariva Inri Antanya Eukasih Br Karo Copyright (c) 2024 ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-11-09 2024-11-09 9 2 110 114 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v9i2.18225 Information Boards as Forest Conservation Campaign in Bahorok Research Center, Langkat Regency, North Sumatera Utara, Indonesia https://talenta.usu.ac.id/abdimas/article/view/16643 <p>Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari (YEL) in Bahorok Research Station in Bahorok Sub-district, Langkat District, is a very important location for this work. The hilly terrain of the area provides a beautiful landscape and varied flora and fauna with the main attraction being the corpse flower (Amorphophallus sp). With a preserved natural environment and unique ecological features, this research station allows other parties to participate in protecting the area in various conservation campaign, one of which is the installation/establishment of conservation information boards.&nbsp;Conservation information boards can raise public awareness about the importance of protecting forests and their natural environment. Information on ecosystems, flora, fauna, management, and the importance of conservation can be conveyed through these information boards. Information boards are widely used as an educational tool for local communities and visitors to the forest at the research station. They can learn about forest ecology, the negative impacts of deforestation, and sustainable ways of utilizing forest resources. They can learn about forest ecology, the negative impacts of deforestation, and sustainable ways of utilizing forest resources. Information boards can also be used to invite community participation in conservation efforts, which is expected to improve the quality of knowledge and understanding of conservation areas for communities, researchers, and tourists. Therefore, the installation/establishment of conservation information boards needs to be carried out at Bahorok Research Station, Batu Katak as one of the campaign and solutions to maintain the natural conditions in the forest and river.</p> Kaniwa Berliani Elimasni Erni Jumilawaty Kiki Nurtjahja Hesti Wahyuningsih Etti Sartina Siregar Isnaini Nurwahyuni Masitta Tanjung Nunuk Priyani Deny Supriharti Julius Paolo Siregar Copyright (c) 2024 ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-11-17 2024-11-17 9 2 115 120 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v9i2.16643 Potential of Dry Leaf Waste as A Raw Material for Charcoal Briquettes Preparation as an Alternative Fuel https://talenta.usu.ac.id/abdimas/article/view/17774 <p>This research was motivated by the large potential of dry leaf waste in the campus environment of the University of North Sumatra and the awareness of the importance of appropriate innovation in the use of dry leaf waste as an environmentally friendly alternative fuel. The aim of this research was to determine the potential of leaf waste in the campus environment as a raw material for making environmentally friendly charcoal briquettes. The research method was observation, conducted in the campus environment of the University of North Sumatra, followed by calculating the amount of leaf waste produced per day, and testing continued with the production of dry leaf briquettes. The test results of the three combustions with different mixtures of raw materials in each combustion resulted in solid dry leaf briquettes that could ignite well. This study produced briquettes with proximate and ultimate tests that met SNI No.01-6235-2000 standards with a moisture content test of 4.35%, ash content test of 5.65%, carbon content test of 78.68%, calorific value of 6115 cal/g, and a burning rate of 1.5 grams/minute. Briquettes that meet SNI standards can become an environmentally friendly alternative energy source, a source of livelihood, and will certainly have a positive impact on waste management on the campus of the University of North Sumatra.</p> Muhammad Sontang Sihotang Sudiati Dara Aisyah Copyright (c) 2024 ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-11-17 2024-11-17 9 2 121 131 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v9i2.17774 Analysis of Existing Area, Clean Water Treatment, and Distribution Network Evaluation in Nagari Magek, Agam Regency, West Sumatra https://talenta.usu.ac.id/abdimas/article/view/17840 <p>Nagari Magek Village in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, faces significant challenges in managing clean water resources. To address these challenges comprehensively, a holistic approach is essential, involving through area analysis, water treatment, and evaluation of distribution networks to ensure efficient and equitable water distribution. It is crucial to adhere to the principles of water resource conservation, utilization, and management as stipulated in Law Number 17 of 2019 on water resource management, which must be observed to ensure legal clarity in water management practices. The community service team handles clean water problems in Nagari Magek by designing a clean water treatment system that includes aeration, sedimentation, and filtration units. This process improves water quality by reducing yellowish color and eliminating unpleasant odors. However, the capacity of the treatment plant is not able to meet the increasing water demand, while the galvanized pipe distribution network has not been functioning optimally. Based on simulations using EPANET 2.2 software, it was found that the water flow speed in the pipes was still below the optimal range due to the diameter of the pipes being too large. The solution applied was to increase the processing discharge to 10 L/s (0,01 m<sup>3</sup>/s), which succeeded in increasing the flow rate according to the regulatory criteria. This recommendation improves the efficiency of the distribution system and ensures better water quality for the people in Nagari Magek.</p> Hafizhul Khair Rahmi Utami Silda Adi Rahayu Dendi Adi Saputra Agung Pradana Fauziah Khairunnisa Muhammad Adli Copyright (c) 2024 ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-11-17 2024-11-17 9 2 132 141 10.32734/abdimastalenta.v9i2.17840