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Elderly is the end of the human life process which causes decreased activity. The stress that arises during the aging process can cause three types of changes, namely changes in self-perception, changes in relationships with other people, and philosophical changes regarding priorities, perseverance, and spirituality. Apart from that, spirituality can also help someone develop their awareness. Stress can be avoided if a person has a high level of spirituality, spirituality can be understood as a relationship between a person and God. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between spirituality and the stress level of elderly people in Social Service Homes. This study used a cross-sectional design. The sample in this study was 105 respondents using purposive sampling. Spirituality data was collected using the SAS questionnaire and Stress Levels using the DASS questionnaire. This research shows a high level of spirituality of 52.4%, moderate spirituality of 40%, low spirituality of 7.6% and a level of severe stress of 24.8%, a level of moderate stress of 58.1%, a level of light stress of 17.1%.

This design is entitled "Design of Information Media for Illustrated Books of Tapa Malenggang Folk Tales" such as learning media, to be an alternative solution to increase the expansion of information about Batanghari culture, namely the Tapa Malenggang Folk Tales through innovative information media. The solution is presented in the form of an illustrated book about the Tapa Malenggang Folk Tales using dynamic and colorful illustrations. This design method uses 5w + 1H analysis. While the design process includes interviews, field observations, library data, direct questionnaires to schools, and documentation. The process of creating works through several structured stages, namely brainstorming, sketches, storylines, color studies, typography studies and storyboards. Illustrated books are informative media that can be well captured by children's sense of sight. Supporting media for the design include e-books, posters, x-banners, stickers, pins, t-shirts, and key chains.

Background: One of the psychological problems often faced by the elderly, especially those living in nursing homes, is anxiety. Physical activity is one of the factors that plays a role in reducing anxiety. Compared to elderly people who are less active, those who are physically active usually experience lower levels of anxiety Method: This study used cross-sectional methodology and observational analytical design. Using the Slovin technique, 95 elderly residents of Panti Wening Wardoyo Ungaran and Panti Pucang Gading Semarang became the research sample. The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) questionnaire was used to measure physical activity, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to examine anxiety levels. The Gamma correlation test was used to analyze the data. Result: The research findings show that the majority of elderly people in this study do physical exercise regularly (48.4%) and experience mild anxiety (51.6%). With a p value of 0.027 (p< 0.05), the results of the correlation test indicate a strong relationship between anxiety levels and physical activity.Conclusion: There is a relationship between anxiety in elderly people and physical exercise.

Batik is the identity and characteristic of the Indonesian nation. Many regions in Indonesia have batik with unique characteristics, rich in various types and batik motifs in each region. The motifs always evolve with the times. Sidoarjo is one of the districts in East Java which has a wide variety of culture, arts and batik motifs. Batik in Sidoarjo has various kinds of flora and fauna motifs. Batik Lintang Sari Kenongo is a typical batik business from Sidoarjo. The products are written batik, stamped batik and printed batik. Kenongo batik has its own characteristics in the motifs on each piece of cloth which distinguishes it from various batiks in Sidoarjo so that it can be more easily recognized, especially the one that has long been famous, namely the bayeman motif. Lintang Sari Kenongo Batik tends to use floral motifs that express beauty, peace and fertility. The bayeman motif itself was formed from the creation of craftsmen who saw spinach plants around their house, this indicated that the land in Sidoarjo was very fertile, so it was used as proof of the name of the bayeman batik motif in Lintang Sari Kenongo batik, the craftsman patented this motif to become the standard motif that Lintang Sari Kenongo batik has to this day. Batik Lintang Sari Kenongo, which is a partner for PkM activities, has problems in terms of digital marketing and bookkeeping. So in this PkM activity training and mentoring are carried out regarding this matter. Community service activities have been carried out well, and partners have understood the basics of digital marketing, especially through Instagram and simple bookkeeping. It is hoped that the results of this activity will have the maximum impact on increasing sales of Lintang Sari Kenongo batik.

One way to prevent mosquito breeding is to limit the number of active mosquito populations and disrupt their life cycle. Preventive efforts to reduce exposure to mosquito bites by using anti-mosquito bed sheets. In several rural areas, people have used lemongrass and Monte orange plants traditionally, but not many have processed them into products with added value. Lack of knowledge and skills in the lemongrass oil extraction process is the main obstacle in developing this potential.  The aim of this PKM is to empower the community by making liquid mosquito repellent from local ingredients, namely lemongrass and monte oranges in Labuhan Village, Sumbawa. This community service (PkM) activity will be carried out in November-December 2024 in Labuhan Badas Village, Sumbawa District. This training on making liquid mosquito repellent uses the creative learning method, which is an innovative method that presents material in an interesting and interactive way. The results of community service activities that have been carried out show that the average service activity process reaches 100%. It can be seen that the response from participants in this training was quite high, as shown by the large number of women from PKK cadres and households who attended. Apart from that, this PkM can provide knowledge and skills to mothers so they can complete the use of natural ingredients found around them as natural insecticides.

This community service was carried out in Pattongko Village, Central Sinjai District, by considering the location's vulnerability to natural disasters such as landslides and tornadoes. The high rainfall in the area is one of the leading causes of frequent natural disasters, compounded by the mountainous and hilly topography. These factors make the community highly susceptible to disasters that result in significant material and immaterial losses. The primary aim of this service activity was to build awareness and strengthen the community's disaster response capabilities, enabling the creation of a disaster-resilient village.The activity was conducted through socialization efforts involving various stakeholders, including the Pattongko village community, the village government, local youth groups, and the Sinjai Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), which served as the lead agency in disaster response in the region. Despite being a one-day event, the activity was expected to provide essential disaster education and training for the local population, enhancing their knowledge of disaster preparedness and response. By doing so, the initiative aimed to minimize the potential victims and the scale of losses caused by natural disasters in the future.This activity also supported broader government programs aimed at forming Disaster Resilient Villages. In the future, the program will be extended with further activities, such as establishing community disaster response teams, organizing disaster simulations, and strengthening disaster management protocols within the village. This long-term plan will ensure that the community remains well-prepared for any potential disaster events

The aim of this research is to get a clear picture of the meaning of each tradition that is still carried out by the Al-Ikhlas prayer room in Kasemen until now.  The explanation of this research is to describe the meaning and motive for implementing Qunutan in the Al-ikhlas prayer room. This research uses functional structure research methods.  The results of this research show the meaning of the Qunutan tradition in the Al Ikhlas prayer room, namely as a very special form of time to pray and ask for forgiveness and blessings from Allah SWT.  Qunut in the month of Ramadan is usually related to prayers performed on the night of Lailatul Qadar, one of the most special nights in the month of Ramadan, as it involves participation in joint religious activities such as evening prayers, reading the Koran, and praying.  Many people also do good deeds, such as giving alms or doing good to others, and guidance from Allah.  During the last 10 nights of Ramadan, especially in searching for Laylatul Qadar, the Kasemen people often strengthen the practice of qunut as part of their intensive worship.  The practice of qunut in the month of Ramadan is an important part of Muslims’ efforts to get closer to Allah and obtain blessings in the holy month of Ramadan which is considered full of grace.

Model penelitian ini dikemas dalam teori identitas sosial yang menggariskan bahwa identitas mampu menggolongkan anggotanya ke dalam kelompok dan identitas sosial kelompok menguatkan seorang anggota menaikkan posisi dirinya dan posisi kelompoknya. Dalam perspektif teori identitas sosial dibangun penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji bagaimana komitmen organisasi terbentuk untuk meningkatkan kinerja manajerial yang diprediksi oleh manajemen talenta dan kepemimpinan transformasional. Populasi penelitian adalah account representative pada seluruh Kantor Pelayanan Pajak Pratama di Sulawesi Selatan dengan metode pemilihan sampel purposif. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui survey online. Analisis data dilakukan dengan regresi berganda dan analisis jalur melalui pengujian sobel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa manajemen talenta dan kepemimpinan transformasional berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap komitment organisasi. Selanjutnya komitmen organisasi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja manajerial. Demikian halnya dengan kepemimpinan transformasional yang berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja manajerial. Namun tidak demikian halnya dengan manajemen talenta yang tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja manajerial. Temuan lanjutan dari penelitian ini, berdasarkan hasil perhitungan sobel test mengkonfirmasi bahwa komitmen organisasi memediasi pengaruh baik manajemen talenta maupun kepemimpinan transformasional terhadap kinerja manajerial

Language skills are considered difficult to master. Difficulties in speaking arise due to a lack of vocabulary comprehension, which leads to poor verbal expression of ideas and grammatical skills. Various learning media, such as YouTube, can be used to practice speaking skills. There are multiple channels available that help in learning German speaking skills. To examine the material based on the 2013 curriculum of these channels, the words in this research question are derived from German curriculum materials. The purpose of this study is to assess the compatibility of YouTube channel video content. The data source for this research is the video content from the Kanal Zenith Institute channel. The data recording method used in this research is technology-based, followed by a technological level analysis. Furthermore, an analysis of the 2013 twelfth-grade curriculum was conducted to evaluate the compatibility of the video material with the theme Ferien und Urlaub. The results of the analysis indicate that the German lesson plan (RPP) with the theme Ferien und Urlaub, using YouTube channel videos, can assist students in improving their German-speaking skills.

Adolescence is a time of fast physical and psychological development. Between the ages of 10 and 19, adolescence takes place during the childhood and adulthood periods. Teenagers are particularly susceptible to abnormal behavior, such as bullying. Bullying is common in schools and can be brought on by bad settings or family dynamics. The effects of bullying behavior include tension, anxiety, and sadness. Stress usually occurs where bullying demands are usually like cognitive environments, personality. Untreated stress in teenagers can result in substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, and other negative interactions. Method: This study uses a cross-sectional technique and is classified as quantitative research. Female students from SMP Islam Sultan Agung 4 Semarang served as the sample. Simple random sampling was the method employed, with 114 participants. The chi square test was the correlation test employed in this investigation. Results: Based on the results of the analysis, it was obtained that of the 114 respondents, most of them had age characteristics of 13 years as many as 51 or 44.7%, and were female as many as 114 or 100.0%. According to the study's findings, 67.5% of female students reported having high stress levels, while 63.2% reported moderate verbal bullying. A p value of 0.035 was revealed by statistical testing that used the chi square test. Conclusion: Stress levels (victims) and the prevalence of verbal bullying behavior in female teenagers are closely correlated (p value 0.035).

CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis need to manage fluid restrictions, fluid restrictions trigger thirst and cause hypervolemia which can worsen the patient's condition. The intervention of sucking ice cubes or slimmer ice can help reduce thirst and help patients manage fluids. The aim of this scientific work is to provide slimber ice therapy intervention to reduce thirst in Chronic Kidney Failure patients undergoing hemodialysis. This case study uses a descriptive method with a nursing process approach carried out on 3 respondents aged 19-56 years using a One Group Pretest Posttest research design and measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) instrument before and after being given slimber ice therapy and analyzed by calculating the average value. The results showed that the age of the respondents was 19-56 years, gender was female for 1 respondent, male for 2 respondents. After being given slimber ice therapy to 3 respondents twice, when the patient underwent hemodialysis therapy twice a week, the average score for thirst was reduced from a VAS score of 5.1 (moderate thirst) to a score of 1.2 (light thirst) after being given the therapy. It is hoped that the results of this case study can be applied to reduce thirst and help limit fluids in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis at Charitas Hospital Palembang.

Dengue fever is a disease caused by the dengue virus and is transmitted through the Aedes aegypti mosquito vector. One of the prevention of dengue disease that can be done is the use of repellent. Herbal insecticides are insecticides whose basic ingredients are derived from plants. One of the plants that can be used is tubal root plants. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of repellent from tuba root extract on the perchability of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. This study is an experimental research using the Complete Random Design (RAL) method which consists of 4 treatment levels: 5 ml tuba root extract, 10 ml tuba root extract, 15 ml tuba root extract and 20 ml tuba root extract. The results of this study obtained the total perching power of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes against repellent of tubal root extract which was carried out in 6 repetitions, namely in the composition of A1 (5 ml) as much as 4%, the composition of A2 (10 ml) as much as 1.6%, the composition of A3 (15 ml) as much as 0.83%, the composition of A4 (20 ml) as much as 0.3%. The results of the one-way anova test obtained a significant result of 0.005 (p<0.05) showing the repellent effect of tuba root extract on Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. This study proves that the repellent of tuba root extract that is the most effective against the perching power of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, namely repellent of tuba root extract with a composition of A4 (20 ml).

Product Quality is the result of a product that has been made with human labor so that it becomes a product that can be traded among consumers. Price is an amount of money that will be exchanged for an item needed by consumers, thus making many consumers to make purchasing decisions on products. The purpose of the marketing department is to promote goods with the beauty of the product and make consumers interested so that they make the decision to buy the item. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze whether product quality and price affect purchasing decisions at the hana fashion shop in West Jakarta. This type of research is using a quantitative approach in a measurable way. The population in this study were all consumers who bought hana fashion store products. The sampling technique in this study used purposive sampling, namely by determining the sample based on the objectives and considerations of the researcher and consumers who buy hana fashion products. The information collection strategy used by researchers is based on a questionnaire that has been distributed to 80 people. The results of this statement indicate that product quality has a significant influence on purchasing decisions. Price has a significant influence on purchasing decisions.

 Immunisation is the stage of prevention of infectious diseases such as ‘hepatitis, tuberculosis, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and measles’ Knowledge of parents, especially mothers, plays an important role in the success of immunisation programmes, where education level affects knowledge about the importance of immunisation. The following study aimed to analyse the correlation between parents' education level and knowledge in providing complete basic immunisation to children. The following quantitative approach uses a Cross Sectional design, on 88 respondents selected through Purposive Proportional Random Sampling using a questionnaire in the form of a questionnaire and obesrvasion. Data were collected through questionnaires and analysed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed a significant relationship between education level and parental knowledge in providing complete basic immunisation at Bangetayu Health Centre, Semarang City (p-value <0.05). Thus, the higher the level of education of parents, the better their knowledge in providing complete basic immunisation to children. This study highlights the importance of complete basic immunisation to prevent disease. Health offices and health centres need to improve education through counselling and information distribution. Parents' awareness plays an important role in ensuring children are fully immunised. This study is useful for parents in increasing knowledge, health centres in improving services, and researchers as a reference for further studies.  

The Quraysh dialect is one of the Arabic language variants that has played a significant role in the formation of Standard Arabic. This dialect became dominant during the pre-Islamic era and remained influential after the spread of Islam, particularly as it was used in the codification of the Qur’an. This study aims to examine the role of the Quraysh dialect in shaping Standard Arabic from the perspective of Fiqh al-Lughah and to analyze the linguistic and social factors that contributed to its dominance. This research employs a qualitative method with a historical linguistic and sociolinguistic approach. Data is collected from various sources discussing the historical development of Arabic, the codification of the Qur’an, and the social factors influencing the spread of the Quraysh dialect. The findings indicate that the Quraysh dialect possessed advantages in phonology, morphology, and syntax, making it superior to other Arabic dialects. Additionally, social factors such as the Quraysh tribe’s role in trade, politics, and religion further solidified its position as the standard language. The implications of this study emphasize that the Quraysh dialect not only influenced the development of Standard Arabic but also contributed to the broader linguistic framework of Islamic scholarship. This research is expected to provide insights into Fiqh al-Lughah, particularly in understanding the standardization process of Arabic and the socio-cultural influences on its evolution.

The low reasoning ability of students in processing information has an impact on learning outcomes and creative thinking skills. So it is necessary to develop a valid, practical, and effective learning model to improve students' creative thinking skills. The research method used was the Borg and Gall model which was modified into 8 stages. This research was tested on fourth grade students of SD Negeri Kalisalam 2. Data collection used questionnaires for student expert validators, and teachers, non-test assessments to measure students' creative thinking skills, and interviews. This research evaluates the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of the developed learning model. The results of expert validation showed that the model and learning materials were very valid with an average score of 90.16%. In detail, the learning model validator gave a score of 93.66%, while the material expert gave a score of 86.66%. The practicality assessment before and after the trial was 84% and 80% respectively, both in the “practical” category. The effectiveness of the model was measured through student questionnaires with an average of 79% (“effective”) and non-test assessment of creative thinking skills, where 16 out of 23 students showed improvement after the application of the learning model. This guidebook/prototype of inquiry-based learning model development with scaffolding techniques is considered effective for improving students' creative thinking skills, besides that this model can also help teachers in encouraging innovation in classroom learning to be more interesting.

Background: As you get older, health problems increase, one of which is stress. Stress is very important because stress will have an impact on the quality of life and psychological well-being of the elderly. Psychological well-being in the elderly is the elderly's ability to accept themselves as they are, be able to build positive relationships with other people, be able to independently face social pressure, master the environment, have a purpose in life, and be able to realize one's potential in a sustainable manner. Stress in the elderly can describe that a person experiences a decrease in psychological well-being in the elderly which can be said to be low. Objective: This research is to analyze the relationship between stress levels and psychological well-being in elderly people at the Pucang Gading Semarang and Wening Wardoyo Ungaran Elderly Social Service Homes. Method: This research is a type of correlational quantitative research using the cross-section method. The sample taken in this study was 105 elderly people who were in the Pucang Gading Semarang and Wening Wardoyo Ungaran elderly service homes. The instrument for measuring stress levels and psychological wellbeing in the elderly uses a questionnaire. The test used in this research is the Gamma test. Conclusion: There is a relationship between stress levels and psychological wellbeing in the elderly at the Pucang Gading Semarang and Wening Wardhoyo Ungaran Social Service Homes for the Elderly.

Excessive mucus or secretions in the lungs are a common symptom of bronchopneumonia in children. The buildup of thick phlegm will be difficult to expel and can block the child's respiratory tract. One way to relieve a blocked nose and thin phlegm is by mixing eucalyptus oil and hot water. The ability of eucalyptus oil to break down mucus is caused by cineole. The nursing student's final goal is to present a research synopsis on the use of hot steam therapy along with eucalyptus oil to clear the airways of ineffective bronchopneumonia in children. Using a case study design with three (3) respondents and a mixture of hot water steam and eucalyptus oil, this research uses case study techniques and a nursing process approach. Children aged between three and four years can benefit greatly from a treatment that involves inhaling eucalyptus oil vapors for ten to fifteen minutes to clear the respiratory tract and reduce the viscosity of mucus. The results of implementing the intervention showed that the average results for respondents were 1,2,3 pre-intervention, SpO2 98%, RR: 31x/m, rhonchi(-) R1:30, R2:30, R3:32. post intervention results showed SpO2: 99% and HR: 24x/m, R1:24, R2:25, R3:24. The combined intervention of hot water steam with eucalyptus oil is effective in reducing respiratory frequency in children with bronchopneumonia.

Background: Adolescent development includes physical, social, emotional, cognitive and psychosocial. Adolescents are easily emotional, enjoy challenging things, act impulsively, pay little attention to personal safety so there is a risk of physical injury and falls, which can result in fractures. Fracture treatment is surgery. The impact of surgery is pain, pain management can be done by playing fidget spinner therapy. A fidget spinner is a toy that rotates between two fingers, in the shape of a propeller with a ball bearing in the middle, creating a stunning rotating pattern, unique design, attracting children and reducing pain. Objective: Fidget spinner play therapy is applied to reduce pain intensity in children aged 13-18 years. Method: The research method is a case study with 3 respondents who experienced post-operative fractures using a fidget spinner and the Wong Baker pain scale. Results: The results for respondents 1, 2 and 3 showed a decrease in pain intensity, the average pre test for respondent 1 had pain 4 and the average post test pain was 3. Respondent 2 had an average pre test pain scale of 4 and post test pain scale 2. For respondent 3, the average pre test pain scale was 5 and post test 3. Conclusion: The application of fidget spinner play therapy is effective in reducing pain in children with post-operative fractures. Suggestion: This application is expected to be used in nursing care for children with post-operative fractures on the second day.

Clinical education is an important aspect in health education, where students learn clinical skills in hospitals. The support of clinical educators and a conducive environment play a role in reducing stress. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the role of clinical educators and the implementation of clinical education with the level of stress of students during practice at RSI Sultan Agung Semarang. Using a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design, the population and sample in this study were 87 respondents with a total sampling technique. The results of the Spearman test showed a significant relationship with weak strength (p value 0.000), positive direction, and correlation coefficients of 0.471 and 0.514. Further research with a wider scope and qualitative methods is recommended to understand the factors causing student stress in more depth.