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Normal Weight Obesity (NWO) is a condition in which an individual has a normal weight but a high body fat percentage, increasing the risk of metabolic diseases. Early detection through body composition assessments is essential to prevent health complications in individuals with normal weight but imbalanced body composition. Activities include health education, body composition assessments, and the implementation of preventive measures through healthy lifestyle changes. Assessment results indicate that some individuals have a high body fat proportion despite having a normal weight range. The education provided enhances participants' understanding of NWO risks and the importance of balanced body composition to maintain metabolic health. Body composition assessments in the productive age group enable early detection of body component imbalances not visible through weight alone. Preventive measures such as balanced nutrition and regular physical activity play a significant role in maintaining a healthy body composition and reducing the risk of NWO. Body composition assessment is an effective preventive strategy to detect NWO and promote a healthy lifestyle in the productive age group.

Islamic education plays a crucial role in shaping the character and morality of Muslims. This study discusses the views of Imam Al-Ghazali and Abu Thalib Al-Makki regarding hadith in the context of religious education, as well as their contributions to the structure of Islamic Education (PAI) knowledge. The method used is library research with a descriptive qualitative approach, analyzing primary and secondary sources. The discussion results show that Al-Ghazali emphasizes the division of knowledge into fardhu 'ain and fardhu kifayah, while Al-Makki highlights the importance of intention in seeking knowledge. Both agree that Islamic education should integrate intellectual and spiritual aspects to form balanced and character-driven individuals.

Mura'ah an-Nadzir is a concept in badi' science which refers to the technique of combining harmonious and appropriate meanings in one expression without containing conflict. This technique plays an important role in creating rhetorical beauty and strengthening the delivery of the message. Through examples from the Qur'an, such as the combination of Allah's attributes in the sentence " وَهوَ السَّمِيعُ الْبَصِيرُ", it is explained how harmony between meanings can add depth and meaning to the message conveyed. Mura'ah an-Nadzir also has an aesthetic function, facilitating understanding, and emphasizing meaning in an educational context. In addition, this technique strengthens the moral message and evokes emotional interaction in the reader, making it an effective tool in spiritual communication. Thus, Mura'ah an-Nadzir not only functions as a linguistic technique, but also as a bridge to understanding and appreciating the beauty and depth of the Al-Qur'an as a holy book.

The main goal of this research is to examine how interest in investing in the Sharia market is influenced by Islamic financial knowledge. A thorough grasp of financial concepts that adhere to Islamic law, such as riba, zakat, and the idea of fairness in financial transactions, is necessary for Islamic financial literacy. Islamic financial literacy may have a significant role in investing choices, as shown by the rising knowledge of halal and Sharia-compliant assets. 200 respondents—both current and potential investors in the Sharia capital market—were given questionnaires as part of this study's quantitative methodology. Higher interest in investing in Sharia capital market products like sukuk and Sharia mutual funds is positively correlated with higher levels of Islamic financial literacy, according to the study's findings. These results underline the need of more comprehensive Islamic financial education initiatives to raise public awareness and aid in the growth of Indonesia's Sharia capital market. In order to stimulate investment interest, it is also determined that improvements in Sharia investment products and supporting regulations are essential. Thus, this research comes to the conclusion that promoting a more inclusive Islamic economy and developing the Sharia capital market may both be greatly aided by increasing Islamic financial literacy. This study shows that interest in investing in the Sharia capital market is strongly influenced by Islamic financial knowledge. Sharia-compliant investment products like sukuk (Islamic bonds) and Sharia mutual funds are more likely to be chosen by investors who have a firm grasp of Islamic financial concepts like riba (usury), zakat (almsgiving), and profit-sharing. The research emphasizes the value of thorough financial education initiatives and easily available information in raising public awareness of Islamic finance. It is anticipated that these initiatives would boost more inclusive and sustainable economic development in Indonesia and raise participation in the Sharia capital market.

The purpose of this research is to see how the concept of maslahat is used for consumption from the perspective of Islamic economics in Slawi-Wetan Village. Maslahat is a principle that prioritizes achieving the good and welfare of society. This principle relates to consumption, encouraging people to prioritize useful needs and avoid consuming too much. To find out the consumption patterns of the local community, the research method used is a qualitative approach by conducting interviews with them. The results show that most people apply the maslahat principle in consumption, although there are some who still prefer to consume. This research shows that people should better understand the concept of maslahat and learn more about it so that their consumption patterns in the village are more in line with Islamic economic principles.

This study analyzes Surah Al-Baqarah verse 185 and Surah Al-A'raf verse 26 through the lens of balaghah, focusing on the concepts of al-istikhdam and al-istithrad. Istikhdam refers to the use of words with layered or interconnected meanings, while istithrad denotes the inclusion of supplementary explanations that appear tangential to the main theme but remain contextually relevant. The analysis of Surah Al-Baqarah verse 185 highlights the use of istikhdam in conveying meanings related to fasting, divine law, and guidance, encompassing both spiritual and legal dimensions, thereby emphasizing Ramadan as a month of guidance and forgiveness. In Surah Al-A'raf verse 26, istikhdam is evident in the mention of clothing as a symbol of both physical and moral protection, while istithrad elaborates on its connection to piety as a spiritual value transcending material aspects. This study demonstrates how these verses integrate al-istikhdam and al-istithrad to reinforce moral and legal messages while showcasing the linguistic beauty of the Qur'an.  

Jinas is an element of muhassinaat al-lafdziyah, which studies the beauty of language in texts. By definition, jinas consists of two sentences that share similarities in every aspect of their writing, including pronunciation, number of letters, structure (tarkib), and diacritics (harakat). Jinas is divided into two main categories: jinas lafdzi  and jinas ma’nawi. The category of jinas lafdzi is further subdivided into jinas tam  and  jinas ghairu tam. This research aims to analyze jinas tam in Surah Al-Furqan. The method employed is qualitative research with a descriptive approach, utilizing content analysis. Data collection was conducted through library research, which involved searching for and reviewing relevant literature. The analysis results indicate that there are seven examples of jinas tam of the type jinas mumatsal found in Surah Al-Furqan, specifically in the following verses: 3, 11, 14, 47, 61, 62, and 72.  

Waqf plays an important role and offers significant contributions in various sectors, especially in the advancement of Islamic boarding school education. The purpose of this study is to explore the implementation of productive waqf development as a means of educational empowerment at the Daarul Qolam Binjai Islamic Boarding School. The approach used in this study is qualitative descriptive. This research was conducted at the Daarul Qolam Islamic boarding school in Binjai, where data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, while data verification was carried out through triangulation techniques. The results of the study indicate that first, the strategy of developing productive waqf for educational empowerment at the Daarul Qolam Binjai Islamic Boarding School aims to increase the independence of the pesantren and develop human resources as business actors through various assets and programs managed by the Daarul Qolam Binjai Islamic Boarding School Waqf Agency. Second, the productive waqf mechanism is implemented through a systematic, detailed, and in accordance with legal provisions. Third, the development of productive waqf plays a crucial role in the progress and welfare of the education of students at the Daarul Qolam Binjai Islamic Boarding School. The form includes the allocation of productive waqf utilization which is prioritized on strengthening Islamic boarding schools and support for education, including the provision of logistics, infrastructure development, facilities and infrastructure, and Islamic boarding school operations, which are partly sourced from the surplus of productive waqf assets.  

The development of the era in the 21st century has entered an era where competition between educational institutions is increasingly competitive and requires educational institutions to adapt to developments in society. However, the public's interest in sending their children to school at MA Al Amiriyyah has not decreased. Seeing the phenomenon that occurred, researchers are interested in researching the implementation of marketing strategies for private educational institutions at MA Al Amiriyyah. The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of marketing strategies for private educational institutions in the 4.0 era. This type of research is qualitative research using descriptive methods. Data collection techniques use observation and interviews. Data analysis methods use data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that of several marketing strategies for school institutions in the industrial era 4.0, they are more dominant in promoting through the internet and social media (websites, Instagram) and this is also shown in the results of parent interviews that school information is obtained through websites and social media.

We as humans often skip our cell phones and use them for too long as they are always around us and a part of our lives. Excessive and improper use of cell phones, however, can cause various negative impacts, one of which is a decline in health. Cell phones emit radio frequencies when in use, which produces excessive radiation that can cause many side effects, such as disrupting sleep patterns and sleep quality. This study aims to determine how cell phone radiation affects the human body when falling asleep. This research was conducted using a qualitative method, using a descriptive approach and analyzing previous literature. The results showed that exposure to electromagnetic radiation from cell phones can affect a person's sleep quality, especially for those who use them too often. The level of influence is different for each person, but this radiation is not strong enough to cause serious effects like X-rays because it is not ionized. Nevertheless, it can cause sleep problems and headaches. It is recommended to keep a safe distance from cell phones while sleeping and limit cell phone use before bedtime to reduce the risk.

This research aims to explore the role of the Christian Religious Education (PAK) curriculum in improving the spirituality of youth in Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach, this study involved in-depth interviews with teachers, students and practitioners of Christian Religious Education to obtain a holistic perspective regarding the influence of the curriculum on the formation of the spirituality of the younger generation. The research results show that the PAK curriculum has an important role in instilling moral values, strengthening faith, and forming the character of Christian youth. The implementation of a relevant and contextual curriculum allows young people to understand and appreciate religious teachings more deeply, so as to improve the quality of their relationships with God and each other. This research also found that there are challenges in implementing a curriculum that is able to adapt to current developments and technology without ignoring the substance of spirituality. Therefore, the success of the PAK curriculum in increasing youth spirituality is highly dependent on the active involvement of educators and educational institutions in creating an environment that supports learning that is holistic and relevant to the spiritual needs of today's youth.

In this era of digitalization, there are many changes in lifestyle, shopping, traveling, communicating and interacting, all online. Ironically, even crime has metamorphosed to adapt to the era of digitalization. Various forms of cybercrime such as phishing, spam, spying and gambling. Gambling fans are now starting to shift from traditional gambling to the trend of online gambling. In fact, interest is increasing day by day. This is because it is easy to carry out online gambling activities without fear of being raided by law enforcement officers. It is difficult to eradicate online gambling operators because they are operated with servers located abroad. The social impact that emerged was felt by the community. Starting from the high divorce rate due to online gambling, family financial problems, and triggering other criminal acts such as theft, robbery due to losing gambling. Multi-sector efforts that can be carried out by government agencies include collaboration between government agencies and law enforcement officials in carrying out public awareness campaigns, monitoring illegal websites that provide online gambling services, collaborating with international partners, as well as strengthening regulations and law enforcement efforts.

Microplastics pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and human well-being. This study attempts to conduct a community engagement initiative that focuses on the dangers of microplastics, with the aim of raising public awareness and fostering sustainable behavior change in plastic waste management. Microplastic pollution has become a worrying problem because it has the potential to pose risks to food safety and public health. This study aims to conduct a socialization program on the dangers of microplastic exposure to food safety in the Kertosari Village community. Using a participatory approach, this socialization program involves local communities and students. Socialization activities include informative presentations and interactive discussions to raise awareness of the adverse effects of microplastics on food safety. The results of this community engagement are expected to be a valuable guide for authorities and local communities to raise awareness of the dangers of microplastics and encourage sustainable behavior change towards plastic waste management.

Breast pain is one of the common problems often experienced by breastfeeding mothers, especially in the early stages of lactation. If not treated properly, breast pain can cause discomfort, disruption in breastfeeding, and a decrease in the mother's quality of life. This community service activity aims to provide education about the causes and impacts of breast pain in breastfeeding mothers, train breastfeeding mothers in the effective use of warm compresses to reduce breast pain, improve the quality of life of breastfeeding mothers through proper pain management. The stages of the activity consist of preparation, education, training and evaluation. The results of the activity obtained an increase in the average knowledge score from 60% (pre-test) to 84% (post-test), participants successfully practiced the technique of using warm compresses correctly and several participants reported a decrease in pain after trying the warm compress technique at home for a week. This program has the potential to be further developed by involving a wider community.

Toxoplasma gondi is a pervasive parasite that causes a variety of diseases both in humans and animals, it infects the neural cells of the central nervous system. There have been previous reports linking this infection with Autism. Autism is a combination of complex neurodevelopmental disorders leading to alteration in social communication. This study was done to detect the frequency of seropositive Toxoplasmosis in Autistic children attending psychiatric units in Azady Teaching Hospital in Kirkuk governorate-Iraq. This case-control study was done on 40 Autistic children (30 male, 10 female) with an average age of 5.4±6 years and 40 healthy children (8 male, 32 female) with the same age range (6.1±2) year, from April 2018- January 2020. Sample collection was done by obtaining four ml of blood from all study group children for the detection of both IgM and IgG Toxoplasma gondi antibodies using the ELISA technique. Chi-square and paired T-tests were used for data analysis. The IgM serology for both Autistic and control children was negative while there was just one positive result of T.gondi IgG in Autistic Children and two positive results in normal children which made the result insignificant( X2=0.45, p-value>0.05). Regarding gender, there was no significant difference in detecting positive results between boys and girls of the study groups (X2=0.45 p value> 0.05). The study also demonstrated that Autistic Parents were statistically older than healthy children of the same age. We couldn't uncover any connection between ASD and toxoplasmosis. The age of parents & family history has a significant impact on the development of ASD.

This study aims to analyze the effect of social support and self esteem on work motivation in working students. The research method used in this study is quantitative with a correlational design used to examine the relationship between social support variables and self esteem to work motivation with the sampling technique used, namely purposive sampling. Data collection in this study is using a social support scale, self esteem scale, and work motivation scale on 134 students who have worked with a length of work <1 year - >4 years. The analysis techniques used in this study are spearmen correlation and multiple linear regression. The results of the analysis that has been done show that there is a significant positive relationship in social support to work motivation. These results indicate that students who are already working and have high social support will increase their work motivation. However, self esteem shows that there is no significant influence on work motivation. In this study, the effective contribution value given from each variable is r2 = 0, 658 or 65.8%.

This study aims to analyze the effect of stress on emotional eating among whitewater rafting athletes in East Java. Stress, caused by the demands of competition and intensive training, often triggers emotional eating behavior, which involves overeating as a response to negative emotions. This research employs a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design, involving 68 athletes from the East Java Whitewater Rafting Federation. Data were collected through an online questionnaire using a stress scale and an emotional eating scale. The results show that the majority of athletes (70.6%) experience high levels of stress, and most (39.7%) exhibit moderate levels of emotional eating. Regression analysis indicates a significant positive relationship between stress and emotional eating (p < 0.05), with stress contributing 9.2% to the variation in emotional eating. This study highlights the importance of stress management to prevent emotional eating, which can affect athletes' health and performance. Recommended stress management strategies include emotional regulation training and providing psychological counseling services.

This study explores women’s experiences of discrimination in the workplace due to beauty privilege. This study uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interview techniques, participant observation, and questionnaires to uncover forms of discrimination. This phenomenon creates injustice and has negative impacts on individuals who do not meet beauty standards, such as feelings of inferiority, alienation, and limited career opportunities. This study recommends the importance of awareness and more inclusive policies to reduce appearance-based discrimination in the workplace. The findings show that beauty privilege often provides advantages for individuals who are considered physically attractive, but also creates psychological stress for those who do not meet certain beauty standards.

Stunting is a condition of impaired child growth due to chronic malnutrition during the 1,000 First Days of Life (HPK), affecting physical, cognitive, and social development. In Indonesia, stunting remains a major challenge, particularly among toddlers. Providing appropriate Complementary Feeding (MP-ASI) for children aged 6-24 months is key to prevention. This article discusses an educational program for stunting prevention through the development of MP-ASI menus in Saringembat Village. The program aims to increase community awareness of the importance of balanced nutrition through three main stages: determining MP-ASI menus, preparing educational materials, and conducting socialization and MP-ASI-making practices. The menus are divided into three age groups (6-8 months, 9-12 months, and over 12 months) using local ingredients such as catfish, spinach, and potatoes.The results show increased community understanding, the effectiveness of using local ingredients, and the success of hands-on practice. A final evaluation quiz indicated that most participants understood the concept of MP-ASI and stunting prevention. This program is expected to continue to help reduce stunting rates and create a healthier generation.

This research aims to explore the role of soil microorganisms in improving soil fertility and agricultural productivity to support sustainable agriculture. Using the literature review method, various scientific literatures were analyzed to identify the potential, challenges, and optimization strategies of microorganism technology. Microorganisms such as Nitrobacter, Streptomyces sp. and Trichoderma sp. play significant roles in nitrogen cycling, organic matter decomposition and plant pathogen control. In addition to naturally improving soil nutrition, these microorganisms also support agricultural efficiency by reducing dependence on synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides.  However, the adoption of this technology faces obstacles, such as farmers' lack of knowledge and limited access to quality products. Therefore, strategic steps are needed in the form of training programs, extension, and policy development to support the implementation of microorganism-based technologies. In the context of climate change, microorganisms also contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation and increase crop tolerance to abiotic stress. The results of this study emphasize the importance of microorganisms as a sustainable solution to the challenges of modern agriculture, as well as the need for collaboration between various parties to increase the capacity of farmers in implementing this technology.