Vox Populi: Journal of Community Service is an academic publication focusing on the results of community service work in general and from various fields of study. This journal contains various activities in the community that address and manage the potential, obstacles, challenges, and issues present in the community. The implementation of community service activities also involves the participation of the community and partners. These service activities are designed with the aim of improving the welfare of the community. Vox Populi is published twice a year, in January and July.
Published: 2026-07-27
Articles
Penguatan Jiwa Kewirausahaan Mahasiswa untuk Menciptakan Peluang Bisnis Berkelanjutan
45-51
Entrepreneurship is an important competency for university students in facing the challenges and opportunities of the digital economy. However, many students still lack sufficient understanding in identifying business opportunities, developing business innovation, and building sustainable ventures. This community service program aimed to strengthen students’ entrepreneurial mindset through an online interactive seminar conducted via Zoom Meeting. The activity involved 180 participants from the Digital Business, Entrepreneurship, Economic Education, and Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD) study programs at Universitas Merangin. The program used an educational and participatory approach, with lecturers from economics education, entrepreneurship, and science and technology serving as speakers, followed by interactive discussions and Q&A sessions. The activity was evaluated using a Google Form. The results showed that 92.8% of participants gained new insights into entrepreneurship, 90.6% reported increased motivation to engage in entrepreneurial activities, and 87.2% considered the online seminar to be effective and interactive. In addition, participants found the material relevant to their needs and appreciated the speakers for being communicative and inspiring. These findings indicate that an interactive seminar based on practical experience is effective in strengthening students’ entrepreneurial spirit and enhancing their ability to create sustainable business opportunities.
Workshop Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran IPA Berbasis Project-Based Learning (PjBL) bagi Calon Guru Sekolah Dasar
52-59
The ability to develop learning media is an important competency for prospective elementary school teachers. This community service activity aimed to provide practical experience in developing science learning media based on Project-Based Learning (PjBL) through an online workshop. The activity was conducted via Zoom Meeting through preparation, material delivery, media-development practice, mentoring, product presentation, and evaluation. PjBL was used as a framework for media development, while the workshop itself employed a participatory approach. Evaluation was conducted through observation, descriptive review of the products, and a participant response questionnaire. Products were reviewed in terms of alignment with learning objectives, creativity, innovation, ease of use, and potential application in elementary science learning. Participant responses to the workshop averaged 94.4%, categorized as very good. These findings indicate positive participant perceptions and practical experience in developing PjBL-based media. Because no pre-test-post-test data or comparable product scores were available, the findings should not be interpreted as causal evidence of improved skills.