
About the Journal
Dharmakayana: Journal of scientists, engineers, educators and scientific activists who care about society. In accordance with the name Dharmakayana, consisting of two words (Dharma, in its original meaning, namely universal natural law and its derivatives that apply to/are applied to anything and anyone; Kayana means generous, kind, and noble), Dharma kayana takes on the mission of being a messenger to the world through articles containing science, research, design, reports, proposals or short communications about What is done/happens (On What Societies Do) and about how it is done (On How Societies Do What They Do). The first: On What Societies Do, related to educational innovation (engineering), promotion of diversity (gender), interdisciplinary activities, development of concern, and others. The second: On How Societies Do What They Do contains issues, problems, obstacles faced and overcome, either through cooperation between communities, university-community, academy-industry, community-informal education, or individuals, related to strategies to increase the number of female students in engineering, enriching craftsmen (engineering) with tools and work aids, e-learning, learning workshops (engineering), development of work and safety modules, simulations, and others. The article above is expected to be related to one, two or more of the seventeen issues in the Sustainable Development Goals, namely (1) No Poverty; (2) Zero Hunger; (3) Healthy and Prosperous Lives; (4) Quality Education; (5) Gender Equality; (6) Clean Water and Adequate Sanitation; (7) Affordable and Clean Energy; (8) Decent Work and Economic Growth; (9) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; (10) Reduced Inequality; (11) Sustainable Cities and Settlements. (12) Responsible Consumption and Production; (13) Addressing Climate Change; (14) Marine Ecosystems; (15) Land Ecosystems; (16) Peace, Justice and Resilient Institutions; (17) Partnerships to explain the Objectives.
Current Issue

Dharmakayana Journal edition Vol. 2 No. 1 Period May 2025 contains ten scientific articles resulting from Community Service (PkM) activities from various universities in Indonesia. This publication is real evidence of the contribution of academics in applying science and technology to solve problems faced by society directly and applicatively.
In this edition, the articles come from five higher education institutions, namely:
University of Lampung (1 article),
Ronggolawe College of Technology, Cepu - Central Java (1 article),
National Development University "Veteran" East Java and Brawijaya University, Malang, East Java (1 article),
Dehasen University, Bengkulu (1 article), and
University of Bengkulu (6 articles).
The various topics raised reflect a variety of innovations and multidisciplinary approaches, including:
Implementation of Washing Machine to Increase The Production Capacity of Sweet Potato - simple technology to increase the productivity of processed sweet potatoes.
Leveraging Smart Energy Meters for Precise Electricity Consumption Monitoring in Healthcare Facilities – utilizing smart meters for energy efficiency at Tiara Sella Hospital, Bengkulu.
Optimization of the Octane Cycle Concept as an Integrated Waste Management Strategy Toward a Zero Waste Village in Argosari, Malang – an environmentally friendly approach to village waste management.
Application of Swirl Type Microbubble Generator Aerator Technology in Koi Fish Farming Business in Kentong Village – modern aerator technology to support koi fish farming.
Enhancing Community-Based Digital Promotion for Suban Lesung Tourism through Instagram Content Optimization – enhancing digital-based tourism promotion in Rejang Lebong Regency.
Release of Hatchlings as an Implementation of Student Research Results in Turtle Conservation Efforts on the Coast of Bengkulu – implementation of student research results in turtle conservation.
Enhancing Public Service through the Implementation of a Web-Based Information Management System – an online information system to support public services.
Improving Customer Satisfaction through Service Excellence at Bank BRI Padang Harapan – improving the quality of local banking services.
Technology Transfer of Compost Briquette Production from Household Organic Waste in Sawah Lebar Baru Sub-District – innovation in processing organic waste into compost briquettes.
This publication not only enriches the knowledge in the field of community service, but also shows the synergy between academics and the community in facing local challenges creatively and sustainably.
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The Editorial Team of the Community Service Journal affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Bengkulu, invites you to submit papers for our forthcoming journal edition. This journal purports to offer reports on community service activities oriented toward solving societal problems using technical applications, engineering innovations, and scientific-based solutions in engineering and science.
Scopes of the submission of the article include, among others, the following:
1. Developing and applying technology to develop the capacity and power of communities.
2. Application of engineering innovation in solving particular problems at the local level.
3. Application of scientific knowledge in some community service-oriented initiative on sustainability.
4. Multi-disciplinary collaboration in some community-oriented engineering engagement activities.
The article should be submitted no later than the indicated deadline, 1st Oct 2024. Articles can be submitted through submission or by e-mail to dharmakayana@unib.ac.id. To access author guidelines and article templates, download from the "information for author" section. Every paper received will be subjected to a properly conducted peer-review procedure by specialists in areas relevant to the subject under discussion.
Your participation and contribution towards the success of this magazine are highly solicited. Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you have any more questions or require any further details. We appreciate your attention and cooperation.