ITSK Sugeng Hartono, a higher education institution located in Solo Baru, has achieved outstanding success in the fields of research and community service. In the 2023 fiscal year, four research titles and one community service (PKM) proposal submitted by ITSK Sugeng Hartono lecturers successfully passed the national selection and received funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture’s grant program.
This achievement highlights the institution’s strong commitment to advancing scientific research and reinforces its role as a center of innovation and knowledge development in the Solo Raya region.
The four funded research projects are as follows:
| Research Team | Title of Research |
| Fitria Hayu Palupi | Effectiveness of Nutritional Recovery Program for Stunted Children |
| Ahmad Aufar Ribhi Imam Syafii | Contribution of Social Media Live Streaming in Boosting Sales of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Solo Raya |
| Mohammad Zainul Maarif, Yuniars Renowening, Himmatunnisak Mahmudah | Development of Iron- and Protein-Rich Tempeh with Chicken Liver Flour Substitution to Combat Iron Deficiency Anemia |
| Yulaikha Mar’atullatifah, Nimas Ratna Sari | Implementation of Augmented Reality-Based Learning Media for Children with Autism |
In addition to the research grants, a community service proposal led by Fitria Hayu Palupi, in collaboration with Titik Dwi Noviati and Ahmad Aufar Ribhi, also received grant funding. The proposal is titled:
“Improving the Performance of Creative Home Industry Players Through Innovation, Product Branding, Technology Literacy, and Business Opportunity Introduction.”
This PKM initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of small home industries through innovation training, brand development, and improved technology and business literacy. The program is expected to create a meaningful impact on local entrepreneurs and boost the quality of local products.
| Team Members | Title of the Community Service Proposal (PKM) |
| Fitria Hayu Palupi, Titik Dwi Noviati, Ahmad Aufar Ribhi | Improving the Performance of Creative Home Industry Players Through Innovation and Product Branding Skills, Technology Literacy, and Business Opportunity Introduction |
The success of ITSK Sugeng Hartono’s lecturers in securing research grant funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture brings great optimism for the advancement of science and the university’s active role in driving innovation and community development.
Through these research and community service initiatives, ITSK Sugeng Hartono aims to deliver practical, innovative, and sustainable solutions to various challenges addressed in each project. As a result, this achievement contributes not only to academic progress but also strengthens the university’s role in solving real-world problems.
Furthermore, this accomplishment is expected to enhance the reputation of ITSK Sugeng Hartono as an excellent, forward-thinking institution committed to promoting progress and improving community welfare sustainably.
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