The team members include Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Agus Purwanto, S.T., M.T.; Dr. Ir. Arif Jumari, M.Sc.; Dr. T. Ir. Endah Retno Dyartanti, M.T.; Dr. Ir. Adrian Nur, S.T., M.T.; Anatta Wahyu Budiman, S.T., Ph.D.; and Tika Paramitha, S.T., M.T.

Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Agus Purwanto, S.T., M.T., noted that the Battery and Advanced Materials Research Group, to which this team belongs, focuses on advancing battery technology and materials for diverse industrial applications. “We are committed to making a positive contribution to society through research and community service,” Prof. Agus Purwanto explained, as quoted from ft.uns.ac.id on Friday (4/10/2024).

In the initial phase, the team of battery and advanced materials experts conducted an in-depth survey to analyze the traditional and manual palm flour production methods. The survey revealed that grating and squeezing the palm extract were the most time-consuming and labor-intensive steps in the process. “As a solution, the team introduced two key tools: a grater and a squeezer designed to expedite and simplify production. We held a socialization event on September 21, 2024, to demonstrate these tools,” he added.

The researchers organized a socialization event in Daleman Village to demonstrate the importance of mechanization in improving the efficiency of palm flour production. During the event, the team provided a live demonstration, which was met with enthusiastic participation from the local community.

In addition to the socialization, the team provided intensive assistance to local farmers and palm flour producers to ensure the proper use and maintenance of the tools. This support is ongoing, with regular monitoring and evaluation.

The program has shown positive results, enhancing production efficiency while saving time and effort. The increase in palm extract output has allowed farmers to expand their production capacity and boost their income.

“This program’s success is expected to serve as a model for other community service initiatives in the future and to continue providing long-term benefits for the residents of Daleman Village and surrounding areas,” Prof. Agus Purwanto concluded.

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The books were symbolically handed over by Nita Triana Dewi, S.E., the Sub-coordinator of the Administrative Section of UPT UNS Library, to Wiyono, the Head of Hamlet I in Turus Village, Polanharjo, Klaten. The ceremony took place in the office of the UPT UNS Library Head on Wednesday (28/8/2024). The event was attended by the Head of UPT UNS Library, Burhanudin Harahap, S.H., M.H., M.Si, Ph.D., the Coordinator of the Cooperation Division, Dinar Puspita Dewi, S.Sos., M.IP., and the Planning Chief of Turus Village, Polanharjo, Klaten, Derry Putro Wiharjo.

The donated books include a variety of genres such as fiction, non-fiction, cooking, handicrafts, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), medicinal plants, household waste management, family planning, and household cleanliness and health. “We hope these books will benefit the people of Turus Village,” Nita Triana said.

Wiyono expressed his gratitude for the book donation from UNS Library. “Thank you for the book donation from the UNS Library. We hope these books will benefit the people of Turus Village and further enhance our village library. UNS Library is outstanding and will continue to excel, be excellent, and superior,” Wiyono said.

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The assistance was implemented in collaboration with the One-Stop Integrated Service and Investment Office (DPMPTSP) of Klaten District in Karangan Village Hall on Wednesday (2/3/2022) and was welcomed by the MSME owners in the village.

Aris Munandar from DPMPTSP Klaten explained that NIB was acquired through an OSS application through an Online Single Submission. UNS students help MSMEs to enter the data collected by RT or RW chiefs into the systems. This program was selected because, according to the person in chief, Infusani Rantika Noveta Sari, many MSMEs in the village do not have a business permit.

“This makes business owners have no official authority from the government and face difficulties to develop (their business). On the other hand, low community awareness regarding online permit registration. Therefore, we held this assistance. The output is NIB certificate in the form of file or printout,” Infusani explained.

Under the supervision of Dr. Jaka Suyana, the group hopes that the activities could educate business owners in Karangan Village on the importance of NIB.

“Hopefully, it could educate people on legal protection, providing ease financial access from a financial institution, bank, and other opportunities that could be gained to develop their businesses. Hopefully, (they) could compete at the global level amid the pandemic,” the Accounting Program student explained. Humas UNS

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