Jurnal Abdimas Madani dan Lestari (JAMALI)

Pengembangan Inovasi dan Utilitas Minyak Atsiri Lokal untuk Menguatkan Daya Saing dan Kemitraan

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Currently, the development of local potential based on natural product and materials requires concrete steps to increase added value, stimulate investment and find new markets at home and abroad. One of the natural material commodities that has great potential is essential oil which is included in the plantation agribusiness sub-sector. So far, the essential oil industry has only maintain at the home industry and is still feeling the way in place. The study and development of techniques and knowledge about the benefits and applications of essential oils by involving research institutions both in the government and in universities has not been clearly known by most of the public. Essential oils produced by the Indonesian people are not yet popular even though in their daily lives the community is very close and even involved in the use of essential oil ingredients. Innovation and creation of essential oil derivative products involving various partners are new development challenges that must be faced by research institutions owned by universities and government-owned in order to jointly increase the nation's sustainable competitiveness. Center of Essential Oil Studies (CEOS UII) supports joint efforts between the government and the business sector even at the UMKM level so that technology dissemination takes place intensively and evenly, including the use of natural resources that are being innovatively developed and the diversification of the utilization of derivative and formulative products. Agribusiness and essential oil agroindustry business actors need to be used as partners so that the development of essential oil innovation and utility can be broad and even. Superior essential oil products need to be developed in suitable areas, using quality plant materials, and applying good cultivation methods to increase productivity and quality as well as variety of plant types. This activity will make one region produce superior and mainstay products that are highly competitive and give birth to partnerships that support each other and provide solutions to local and regional problems as quickly as possible. Indonesia's agro-industry and essential oil agribusiness are faced with two main problems, namely low quality and fluctuating prices. One of the solutions is an extensification and intensification program in the commodity and non-commodity sectors of essential oils. The essential crop extensification program needs to consider market absorption and prioritize the regional program of a region's mainstay commodity. The intensification program is prioritized to increase the productivity and quality of essential oil raw materials. This is intended so as not to pose a risk of loss for essential oil farmers.

Pemberdayaan UMKM melalui Pendampingan Penyusunan Laporan Keberlanjutan: Pendekatan Partisipatif dalam Meningkatkan Daya Saing Berkelanjutan

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Sustainability issues have become a central concern in contemporary business practices, including within the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector, driven by increasing stakeholder demands for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Brownies Cinta MSME, as a rapidly growing enterprise in Indonesia, demonstrates significant economic potential but faces challenges related to production waste management, energy consumption, and social responsibility. To date, the enterprise has not developed a sustainability report as a formal instrument to measure and communicate its sustainability performance. This community engagement initiative aims to enhance the capacity of Brownies Cinta MSME to understand and prepare a sustainability report based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. The program employed a collaborative approach through online training and mentoring involving the MSME partner and the University of Southampton. Data were collected using a triangulation method, combining questionnaires, in-depth interviews, direct observation, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), with a particular emphasis on environmental (GRI 300) and social (GRI 400) aspects. The data were analyzed using descriptive and qualitative approaches within the GRI framework, complemented by a materiality assessment to identify the most relevant sustainability issues. The results indicate an improvement in the partner’s understanding of sustainability practices and the successful development of a draft sustainability report aligned with GRI Standards. This initiative is expected to support the implementation of sustainable business practices and strengthen MSMEs’ transparency and accountability toward their stakeholders.

Perancangan Penerangan Jalan Umum Menggunakan Sistem Panel Surya di Padukuhan Masahan, Kelurahan Trirenggo

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Solar-Powered Street Lighting (PJUTS) serves as a strategic solution to enhance safety, comfort, and community activities, particularly in rural areas with limited access to the national electricity grid. This study, conducted in Masahan Hamlet, Trirenggo Village, Bantul, aims to design an efficient, autonomous, and environmentally friendly PJUTS system. The methodology combines empirical field surveys (road conditions, lighting needs, light intensity, and pole spacing) with quantitative calculations of energy demand, solar panel capacity, battery storage, and light efficacy. The results indicate that the total energy demand of 720 Wh can be supplied by a 185 Wp solar panel system, where one 75 Wp module generates 225 Wh per day. Field implementation successfully installed three solar streetlights using LED lamps with 150 lumen/Watt efficiency, significantly improving community safety during nighttime. This study concludes that PJUTS can be effectively applied as a renewable energy-based lighting model for rural areas, while also supporting sustainability programs and reducing carbon emissions