Household waste cooking oil is still often not utilized optimally, even though it has the potential to be reprocessed into value-added products while helping reduce environmental pollution. The repeated use of cooking oil and the improper disposal of used oil are still common in community life. This community service activity aimed to improve the skills of youth groups in processing waste cooking oil into soap and candles through practice-based training. The activity was conducted in Pojok Village, Mojoroto District, Kediri City, involving 11 participants aged approximately 20-24 years. The implementation methods included material presentation, demonstrations, direct practice sessions, and simple observational evaluation of participants’ skills during the product-making process. The results showed that 10 of 11 participants were able to independently follow the stages of soap and candle production as outlined in the provided procedures. The products obtained consisted of solid soap with a relatively homogeneous texture and candles that produced a stable flame. In addition, participants actively engaged in the training through discussions and question-and-answer sessions on household waste utilization. This activity indicates that practice-based training can improve participants' basic skills while encouraging the practical use of waste cooking oil within the community. Minyak jelantah rumah tangga masih sering belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal meskipun memiliki potensi untuk diolah kembali menjadi produk yang bernilai guna serta dapat membantu mengurangi pencemaran lingkungan. Kebiasaan penggunaan minyak goreng berulang dan pembuangan limbah tanpa pengolahan masih banyak ditemukan di lingkungan masyarakat. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan kelompok pemuda dalam memanfaatkan minyak jelantah menjadi sabun dan lilin melalui pelatihan berbasis praktik. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Kelurahan Pojok, Kecamatan Mojoroto, Kota Kediri dengan melibatkan 11 peserta pelatihan yang berusia 20-24 tahun. Metode pelaksanaan dilakukan melalui penyampaian materi, demonstrasi, praktik langsung, serta evaluasi sederhana berbasis observasi terhadap keterampilan peserta dalam mengikuti tahapan pengolahan produk. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa 10 dari 11 peserta mampu mengikuti proses pembuatan sabun dan lilin secara mandiri sesuai tahapan yang diberikan. Produk yang dihasilkan berupa sabun padat dengan tekstur cukup homogen serta lilin yang mampu menyala secara stabil. Selain itu, peserta juga menunjukkan partisipasi aktif selama kegiatan melalui diskusi dan tanya jawab terkait pemanfaatan limbah rumah tangga. Kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan berbasis praktik dapat membantu meningkatkan keterampilan dasar peserta sekaligus mendorong pemanfaatan minyak jelantah secara lebih aplikatif di lingkungan masyarakat.
Essential newborn care supports physiological adaptation and neonatal safety, but consistency of implementation may vary across service settings. Objective: To describe compliance with essential newborn care, identify components requiring improvement, and analyze score differences according to provider characteristics. This cross-sectional pilot analysis included 32 responses from health workers across several Indonesian regions. Twenty-eight items were scored 2 when performed according to standard, 1 when partially or incompletely performed, and 0 when not performed; non-applicable or unassessable responses were excluded from denominators. Composite and domain scores were summarized descriptively, while group differences were examined using Kruskal-Wallis tests. The mean composite score was 97.50% with a standard deviation of 6.17, the median was 100.00%, and 30 respondents, or 93.8%, were categorized as having very good compliance. The lowest domain was skin-to-skin contact and early breastfeeding initiation at 94.53%.
Kajian tentang UMKM masih banyak berfokus pada strategi bisnis, sementara aspek implementasi kebijakan pada situasi pelemahan daya beli masyarakat belum banyak dikaji secara kontekstual di tingkat lokal. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis implementasi kebijakan pemberdayaan ekonomi lokal dalam mendukung ketahanan pelaku UMKM di tengah pelemahan daya beli masyarakat. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif analitis yang dilaksanakan di Kabupaten Madiun. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara mendalam dengan enam informan, observasi, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan perspektif implementasi kebijakan Merilee S. Grindle, khususnya dimensi content of policy dan context of implementation. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi kebijakan diwujudkan melalui pelatihan kewirausahaan, pelatihan digital marketing, fasilitasi marketplace, pendampingan branding dan kemasan produk, dukungan legalitas usaha, serta bantuan sarana dan permodalan. Program-program tersebut berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan kapasitas adaptasi UMKM, terutama dalam pemasaran, pengelolaan usaha, dan pemanfaatan teknologi digital. Namun, efektivitas implementasi belum sepenuhnya optimal karena keterbatasan jangkauan program, kuota peserta, kesinambungan pendampingan, kualitas komunikasi, dan perbedaan kapasitas UMKM. Temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya implementasi kebijakan yang lebih tepat sasaran, adaptif, dan berkelanjutan.
Pertumbuhan kendaraan pribadi di kawasan perkotaan Indonesia yang tidak diimbangi dengan peningkatan kapasitas infrastruktur jalan telah menimbulkan berbagai permasalahan lalu lintas, seperti kemacetan, penurunan tingkat pelayanan, serta gangguan keselamatan dan kenyamanan pengguna jalan. Kondisi tersebut juga terjadi di Kota Kediri, khususnya pada Jalan Dhoho yang merupakan salah satu koridor utama di pusat kota dan direncanakan sebagai bagian dari pengembangan kawasan Dhoho Heritage. Tingginya volume lalu lintas yang disertai dengan hambatan samping berupa parkir on-street, aktivitas komersial, dan keterbatasan fasilitas pejalan kaki menyebabkan kinerja ruas jalan ini semakin menurun, terutama pada jam puncak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja lalu lintas Jalan Dhoho berdasarkan Pedoman Kapasitas Jalan Indonesia (PKJI) serta mengevaluasi pengaruh berbagai skenario penataan ruang jalan terhadap kapasitas dan tingkat pelayanan ruas jalan. Metode penelitian menggunakan survei lalu lintas berupa traffic counting selama 15 jam pengamatan pada hari kerja dan akhir pekan, pengukuran geometrik jalan, serta analisis kapasitas dan kinerja ruas jalan menggunakan parameter PKJI. Tiga skenario pengembangan dianalisis, meliputi pelebaran pedestrian dan penghapusan parkir on-street hingga skenario fokus lalu lintas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kondisi eksisting Jalan Dhoho memiliki nilai rasio V/C yang relatif tinggi pada jam puncak. Penghapusan parkir on-street dan penyesuaian lebar lajur efektif terbukti meningkatkan kapasitas jalan dan menurunkan nilai V/C pada seluruh periode waktu. Skenario fokus lalu lintas menghasilkan kinerja terbaik, sementara skenario pelebaran pedestrian memberikan peningkatan kinerja yang lebih moderat dengan tetap mempertahankan fungsi ruang publik. Temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya penataan ruang jalan yang seimbang antara efisiensi lalu lintas dan fungsi kawasan perkotaan.
Breast milk is the optimal food for babies. Lactose, a fat emulsion in a protein solution, and inorganic salts are found in breast milk, which is secreted by the mammary glands and serves as infant nourishment. Given the importance of breastfeeding in the postpartum period, many postpartum mothers often experience ineffective breastfeeding, with various causes. These include breast engorgement, breast infection, low milk supply, incorrect breastfeeding techniques, and maternal inactivity. Oketani Breast Massage is one way to alleviate lactation problems easily and without expensive equipment or expense. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Oketani massage on breast milk sufficiency in postpartum mothers at the Sukorame Community Health Center in Kediri City. The study used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-posttest approach. The population in this study were postpartum mothers on day 3, who had no complications for the mother or baby, were not taking any breast milk-stimulating medication, and complained of inefficient breast milk supply. The sample size for this study was 7 postpartum mothers, who matched the characteristics of the population. The Oketani massage was performed for three days, with a duration of 15-30 minutes in the morning and evening. The study was conducted at the Sukorame Community Health Center in Kediri City. Data collection used an observation sheet. The Wilcoxon test was used as a statistical test. Based on the statistical test results, Z = -3.448b and a P value = 0.001 < α = 0.05. Therefore, H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted, indicating that Oketani massage significantly impacts breast milk sufficiency in postpartum mothers at the Sukorame Community Health Center in Kediri City. Oketani massage has a positive effect on postpartum mothers, resulting in elastic areolas and nipples, softer breast consistency, and increased milk production. The research findings indicate that Oketani massage is highly beneficial for postpartum mothers as a solution to reduce lactation problems. Keywords: Oketani massage, breast milk sufficiency, postpartum
