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Adulthood is a crucial time for preparing for old age. During this period, a person experiences physical, mental, and social changes that can impact psychological well-being in later life. Prior to writing this article, an outreach program was conducted with adults regarding the aging process and the importance of emotional preparation to better understand and prepare them for old age. Emotional preparation encompasses a person's ability to understand, control, and express feelings wisely. Inadequate emotional preparation can increase the risk of stress, anxiety, and loneliness in old age. This study aims to examine the role of emotional preparation in adulthood on psychological well-being in old age. The method used was a literature review. The results indicate that adults with e better ablegood emotional preparation ar to adapt to life's changes in old age. Therefore, strengthening emotional preparation in adulthood is crucial to supporting psychological well-being and a healthy aging process.

This study aims to examine the perspectives of students in the Primary School Teacher Education Program (PGSD) who are about to begin the Learning Strategies course. The main focus of this research is to investigate how students view the concept of learning strategies, their experiences with various teaching methods, and their expectations regarding the Learning Strategies course. Information was obtained through questionnaires completed by 84 students during the first session of the course. The results of the analysis show that the majority of students have a fairly good basic understanding of learning strategies, although there are some variations in their preferences regarding the use of technology and certain teaching methods. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Project-Based Learning (PjBL) are considered effective by the students, although they still face challenges such as time management and differences in learning styles that pose obstacles. This study recommends that teaching in the Learning Strategies course better integrates technology and takes into account the variety of student learning styles to create a more inclusive learning environment.

Community service activities in Kalirahayu 1 Village aim to improve the utilization of social media as a marketing tool for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This initiative is important because many MSME actors in the village have not maximized social media usage, which limits their opportunities to increase product sales and market reach. The program was implemented through consultations, practical training, and continuous mentoring involving 10 MSME actors in Kalirahayu Village. Through this activity, participants were introduced to digital marketing strategies, including content creation, product promotion, and customer interaction through social media platforms. The results showed that MSME actors gained new knowledge and skills in using social media effectively, while students involved in the program also developed practical experience in digital marketing. Although several challenges were encountered, such as limited technological facilities and differences in participants’ initial knowledge levels, the program successfully increased awareness of the importance of digital marketing. This activity demonstrates strong potential for sustainable development and is expected to support the growth and competitiveness of MSMEs in rural areas.

The Low reading interest among elementary school students remains a problem encountered in various rural areas, including at SD Negeri 30 OKU in Batumarta 1 Village, Lubuk Raja District, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. The limited availability of attractive and easily accessible literacy resources is one of the contributing factors to low student reading habits. This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to increase student reading interest by providing comfortable, educational, and child-friendly reading corners. The implementation method includes initial observation, providing and arranging reading corners, providing age-appropriate reading books, and mentoring and socializing the use of reading corners to students and teachers. The provision of reading corners is carried out through community service activities by university teams or volunteers, by providing bookshelves, various types of story books, children's encyclopedias, and interactive reading materials. To demonstrate the benefits of reading corners, comfort zone arrangements, regular reading schedules, and various literacy games are implemented to increase student engagement. The results of the activity show an increase in student interest in reading activities, as seen from the increased frequency of student visits to the reading corners and active participation in independent reading activities. In addition, teachers also feel the benefits of reading corners as a supporting tool for the learning process. Thus, providing a reading corner can be a simple but effective solution in fostering a culture of literacy and increasing the reading interest of elementary school students in the school environment.

The extruder-type floating pellet machine is a form of appropriate technology that works by using a screw system to push the raw material while applying pressure to form dense pellets. The main source of raw material for making these pellets comes from trash fish, which are small fish caught by fishermen that are unfit for consumption and have low economic value. Trash fish are relatively cheap because they are classified as non-economical, but they have great potential for use as fish feed. Their distinctive strong aroma can stimulate fish appetite, while their relatively high protein content makes them an ideal source of nutrition. Before use, the trash fish are first dried and then ground using a flour machine to achieve a fine texture. The floured material is then mixed and the moisture content is adjusted to around 42%, so that the extrusion process can run optimally when using the extruder-type pellet machine. The material formulation consists of 70% trash fish meal, 15% corn meal, and 15% wheat flour. The resulting pellets are then tested in a feed laboratory and show protein levels ranging from 30-40%, depending on the quality of the trash fish raw material used. This community service activity involves fish farmer groups in the Beji area, East Ungaran District, which is expected to increase fish farmer insight on how to make floating pellets using an extruder type pellet printing machine.

Corruption is a serious problem that leads to declining public trust, weakened governance, and hindered national development. Beyond economic losses, corruption also erodes moral values, ethics, and social justice within society. Therefore, corruption prevention efforts must be carried out systematically and sustainably, one of which is through the internalization of anti-corruption values at an early stage, particularly among students as future generations. This community service activity aimed to instill values of integrity, honesty, responsibility, and public ethics among students through the Anti-Corruption Generation Interactive Seminar, conducted in commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day 2025. The activity involved approximately 150 junior and senior high school students in Makassar. The method employed was an interactive seminar implemented through material presentations and discussions between speakers and participants. The seminar materials emphasized an understanding of the dangers of corruption, its impacts on national and social life, and the strategic role of students in fostering an anti-corruption culture within schools and the wider community. The evaluation of the activity was conducted through observation of participant engagement and responses during the seminar. The results indicated an increase in students’ understanding and awareness of anti-corruption values, as well as the importance of integrity-oriented behavior in everyday life. This activity demonstrates that interactive seminars can serve as an effective approach to supporting students’ character development and strengthening preventive efforts against corruption.

This community service activity aims to improve the understanding and readiness of Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD) students in taking the Learning Strategy course. The activity focused on introducing the basic concepts of learning strategies, the use of various innovative learning methods, and the integration of technology in the learning process. The target of the activity was PGSD students who were about to start the Learning Strategy course. The implementation method of the activity included material delivery, interactive discussions, and filling out a questionnaire to identify students' perceptions, initial experiences, and expectations of the Learning Strategy course. This activity was attended by 84 students at the beginning of the lecture. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively to describe the level of understanding and needs of students. The results of the activity showed that students generally had a basic understanding of learning strategies, but there were still variations in learning method preferences and levels of readiness in using technology. Problem-Based Learning and Project-Based Learning were perceived as effective and engaging methods, although students still faced obstacles in time management and differences in learning styles. This activity made a positive contribution in raising students' awareness of the importance of selecting appropriate learning strategies. This community service activity recommended the need to strengthen more adaptive, innovative, and inclusive learning through technology integration and attention to the diversity of student learning styles in the implementation of the Learning Strategy course.

Buillying is a form of violeincei that freiquieintly occuirs in school einvironmeints and can neigativeily affeict childrein’s psychological, social, and acadeimic deiveilopmeint. As suibjeicts of law, childrein havei thei right to reiceiivei proteiction from all forms of violeincei as reiguilateid by statuitory provisions. This Commuinity Seirvicei Program (Kuiliah Keirja Nyata/KKN) aims to increiasei stuideints’ awareineiss at SDN 2 Waydadi reigarding thei dangeirs of buillying and thei importancei of child leigal proteiction throuigh anti-buillying socialization activitieis. Thei meithod eimployeid was leigal couinseiling uising an eiduicational and participatory approach, incluiding mateirial preiseintations, inteiractivei discuissions, and thei provision of simplei casei eixampleis adapteid to thei agei leiveil of eileimeintary school stuideints. Thei reisuilts of thei activity indicatei an increiasei in stuideints’ uindeirstanding of thei deifinition and typeis of buillying, its impacts, preiveintion eifforts, and availablei forms of leigal proteiction as reiguilateid uindeir thei Child Proteiction Law, and  thei Indoneisian Criminal Codei. This activity is eixpeicteid to seirvei as a preiveintivei eiffort to reiduicei buillying and to suipport thei creiation of a safei and child-frieindly school einvironmeint.

Perkembangan teknologi digital membawa inovasi signifikan dalam dunia pendidikan, salah satunya melalui pemanfaatan Augmented Reality (AR) dan Virtual Reality (VR) untuk menciptakan pengalaman belajar yang interaktif dan imersif. Program Kemitraan Masyarakat (PKM) ini dilaksanakan di SMA Negeri 2 Kota Sorong dengan tujuan memperkenalkan serta melatih siswa dalam penggunaan aplikasi Assembler Studio untuk membuat media pembelajaran berbasis AR. Metode kegiatan mengadopsi pendekatan partisipatif melalui tahapan persiapan, sosialisasi, pelatihan, pendampingan intensif, dan evaluasi, sehingga siswa terlibat secara aktif dan mampu mengembangkan keterampilan digital secara mandiri. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa siswa mampu membuat konten AR sederhana yang relevan dengan materi pelajaran, meningkatkan motivasi, keterlibatan, dan kreativitas belajar. Penerapan media AR terbukti efektif dalam memvisualisasikan konsep-konsep yang kompleks, memberikan pengalaman belajar yang menyenangkan, dan mendukung kompetensi abad ke-21. Kegiatan ini membuktikan bahwa teknologi digital dapat menjadi strategi inovatif untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran di sekolah menengah.

Background: Hyperuricemia represents a medical condition marked by elevated concentrations of uric acid within the bloodstream, potentially triggering gout alongside various metabolic disorders. Central obesity has been identified as a contributing factor to rising uric acid concentrations, measurable through waist circumference assessment. Methods: An analytic observational design utilizing a cross-sectional approach was employed in this investigation, encompassing 100 male participants characterized by sedentary lifestyles who were employed as office workers in Medan City, North Sumatra Province. Waist circumference measurements were obtained using a flexible measuring tape, while uric acid concentrations were determined through Point of Care Test (POCT) devices. Statistical evaluation was conducted via the Chi-Square test, applying a significance threshold of 0.05. Results: Among all participants, 64 individuals (64%) exhibited waist circumference measurements indicative of central obesity, whereas 56 individuals (56%) demonstrated hyperuricemic conditions. Statistical evaluation revealed a significant association between waist circumference measurements and uric acid concentrations, evidenced by a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). Conclusion: A meaningful correlation exists between waist circumference and uric acid concentrations among males engaged in sedentary occupations.

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a severe inflammatory form of psoriasis characterized by widespread sterile pustular eruptions. Pro-inflammatory mediators released during chronic inflammation may contribute to comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A 65-year-old woman presented with pustular eruptions over almost the entire body for seven days, accompanied by burning sensation and pruritus. Some pustules coalesced forming “lakes of pus,” while others appeared as erythematous plaques with coarse white scales. The patient had a history of T2DM. Based on clinical findings, the patient was diagnosed with GPP. She was hospitalized for seven days and followed up weekly until week 10. Inflammatory mediators such as Th-1, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-7, IL-8, IL-17, and IL-23 in psoriasis may inhibit insulin receptor signaling and glucose uptake, leading to insulin resistance and increased blood glucose levels. The duration of treatment until remission in psoriasis patients with T2DM tends to be longer than in non-diabetic patients. In patients with comorbidities, low-dose methotrexate (5–7.5 mg/week) was administered. The coexistence of GPP and T2DM may lead to more severe exacerbations, prolonged treatment duration, and reduced quality of life, posing challenges in management.

Nosocomial infections, also known as Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), are infections acquired by patients during their stay in healthcare facilities. These infections remain a serious problem because they can increase morbidity and mortality rates, prolong the length of hospital stay, and raise healthcare costs. One classical yet highly relevant approach to preventing nosocomial infections is Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory. This theory emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean environment, adequate ventilation, proper lighting, effective sanitation, and good personal hygiene to support patient recovery and reduce infection risks. Nightingale believed that environmental factors play a crucial role in improving patient health outcomes and preventing disease transmission. In modern nursing practice, the principles of Nightingale’s theory are still widely applied through infection prevention and control programs, environmental cleanliness standards, and patient-centered care. Therefore, understanding and implementing environmental management in healthcare settings remain essential strategies to reduce nosocomial infection rates and improve the overall quality of healthcare services.

Brotowali stem (Tinospora crispa L.) is a plant that grows abundantly in Central Kalimantan and has been empirically used for generations as an antidiabetic remedy by the Dayak Ngaju community. Brotowali stem contains secondary metabolite compounds, including alkaloids, which possess various pharmacological activities, one of which is antidiabetic activity. This study aimed to determine the alkaloid content of Tinospora crispa stem extract in aquadest, ethyl acetate, and n-hexane fractions. The research employed an observational descriptive method by analyzing qualitative data through color reaction tests and quantitative data using UV-Vis spectrophotometry to determine alkaloid levels. The qualitative analysis results showed positive color reactions indicating the presence of alkaloid compounds. Quantitative analysis using UV-Vis spectrophotometry revealed that the total alkaloid content in the aquadest fraction was 20.19 mg or 20.19%, in the n-hexane fraction was 20.54 mg or 20.54%, and in the ethyl acetate fraction was 31.07 mg or 31.07%. The highest total alkaloid content was found in the ethyl acetate fraction. In conclusion, the extract of Tinospora crispa stem positively contains alkaloids, with the highest alkaloid content obtained in the ethyl acetate fraction at 31.07%.

This study analyzes the construction of criminal liability in the crime of handling stolen goods, focusing on situations where the perpetrator purchases or receives goods without knowing they are the result of a crime, especially when the economic value is relatively small, i.e., below Rp5,000,000. This normative study uses a legislative approach by examining Article 591 of Law Number 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code (KUHP), as well as a conceptual approach to the theory of fault (schuld) and the principle of proportionality. The study's findings show that in transactions involving low-value goods, proving the subjective element of "knowing or should have known" becomes highly problematic because the element of intent (dolus) is often not met without objective suspicious indications. The concept of price fairness plays a key role as the primary indicator of normal transactions and weakens the assumption that the perpetrator should suspect the illegal origin of the goods. This study recommends that law enforcement consider using non-criminal mechanisms, such as restitution or mediation, to achieve substantive justice and avoid excessive criminalization.

The family is the smallest unit in society, within which rights and obligations exist as in social life in general. In fulfilling individual needs and interests, conflicts often arise, including disputes over inheritance distribution. Inheritance refers to the property left behind by a deceased person, which must be distributed to entitled heirs in accordance with Islamic law or customary law applicable within the community. Problems frequently emerge regarding the position of substitute heirs, particularly nephews, within the Islamic inheritance system. This study entitled “Various Aspects of Family Law in Indonesia: The Problematics of the Position of Nephews as Substitute Heirs in Islamic Law” aims to examine the status of substitute heirs in inheritance distribution and to identify the conditions under which substitute heirs are recognized in Islamic law. The research employs a normative method with a library-based approach, analyzing classical fiqh literature and scholarly opinions. The data consist of primary and secondary sources collected through document study. The findings indicate that a substitute heir is recognized when the primary heir dies after the testator but before the inheritance has been distributed, allowing the substitute heir to receive the share in accordance with Islamic legal provisions.

Background: Accurate detection of renal cysts on CT urography requires high diagnostic precision, while manual interpretation by radiologists is susceptible to inter-observer variability and potential delays in clinical decision-making. These challenges underscore the need for a reliable automated detection system to support radiological assessment. Objective: This study aims to develop and evaluate the performance of the Neo-ZasAI application based on the YOLOv8 algorithm for the automatic identification of renal cysts. Methods: Employing a Research and Development design using the ADDIE model, the study encompassed needs analysis, model design, software development, system implementation using 200 CT urography images, and diagnostic performance evaluation. Classification results generated by Neo-ZasAI were compared with radiologist readings through confusion matrix analysis and ROC–AUC assessment. Results: The findings indicate that Neo-ZasAI achieved an accuracy of 97,5%, sensitivity of 96%, specificity of 99%, positive predictive value of 98,9%, and negative predictive value of 96,1%. The ROC analysis yielded an AUC of 0.988 (p < 0.001), demonstrating excellent discriminative capability and high concordance with radiologist interpretations as the diagnostic gold standard. Conclusion: These results suggest that Neo-ZasAI is capable of performing rapid, consistent, and accurate renal cyst detection and is thus feasible for implementation as a clinical decision support system in radiology, with potential integration into PACS workflows and further development to enhance model generalizability.

This study aims to: (1) describe the Arabic learning outcomes of boarding students at MAS DDI Pattojo; (2) describe the Arabic learning outcomes of non-boarding students; and (3) compare the learning outcomes of both groups. The research used a quantitative method with sociological and pedagogical approaches. The population consisted of 77 students from grades X and XI, with a saturated sampling technique involving 45 boarding students and 32 non-boarding students. Data were collected through observation, tests, and documentation, while data analysis applied descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The findings show that both groups demonstrated relatively low performance in Arabic reading skills (mahārah qirā’ah). Boarding students achieved an average score of 30.89, while non-boarding students obtained an average score of 29.69. Furthermore, the Mann-Whitney U test revealed no significant difference between the two groups, as indicated by an Asymp. Sig. value of 0.615, which is greater than 0.05. These results indicate that the place of residence, whether boarding or non-boarding, is not a major factor influencing Arabic learning outcomes at MAS DDI Pattojo, suggesting that other educational or instructional factors may play a more significant role.

This study aims to describe the implementation of worship training through fieldwork practice (PKL) activities carried out at the Sibau Hulu Mosque. The focus of the activities includes reading the Qur'an and performing congregational prayers as an effort to strengthen religious values ​​and foster spiritual discipline within the community. The method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach with observation, participation, and documentation techniques during the Qur'an reading and congregational prayers activities, which provide a positive contribution in increasing worship awareness, forming better worship habits, and strengthening social interactions among mosque congregations. In addition, this activity also encourages active participation, cooperation, and internalization of Islamic values ​​in daily life. Thus, religious-based PKL activities have an important role in supporting worship training and spiritual character formation within the Sibau Hulu Mosque community, which in turn can strengthen Islamic brotherhood at the local level. This activity is also expected to serve as a model for other mosques in improving worship development and spiritual character of the congregation.

Dynamics of social interaction within the alleyways of urban neighborhoods, which serve as unique social spaces amid the ongoing processes of modernization. Conducted in the alleyways of Makassar City, this research employs an ethnographic approach through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and field note documentation. The findings reveal that alleyways function not only as physical pathways but also as vibrant social arenas where communal activities—such as neighborhood gatherings, mutual aid, and small-scale household economies—take place. Modernization introduces significant changes to these patterns of interaction. On one hand, infrastructural development, technological penetration, and increased mobility foster new forms of interaction that are more practical and individualistic. On the other hand, core values of solidarity, including mutual support and close neighborly relations, continue to persist through community-based initiatives, local empowerment programs, and informal shared activities. The study concludes that alleyways represent hybrid social spaces where tradition and modernity intersect, demonstrating residents’ efforts to maintain social cohesion despite the pressures of social change. These findings are expected to contribute to policy development and inform local authorities in designing culturally sensitive alleyway development programs.

Accera Kalompoang is a royal ceremonial tradition held at Balla Lompoa, Gowa, South Sulawesi, as a form of respect toward the sacred royal heirlooms (kalompoang) of the Kingdom of Gowa. The ritual reflects historical memory, political legitimacy, and spiritual beliefs inherited from the Gowa kingdom era and preserved by the local community. This study aims to analyze the historical background, ritual procession, symbolic meanings, socio-religious functions, and the dynamics of preservation of the Accera Kalompoang tradition. The research uses a qualitative descriptive approach through literature review and analysis of previous ethnographic studies and cultural documentation. The findings show that Accera Kalompoang functions not only as a ceremonial cleansing of royal heirlooms but also as a medium of collective identity, cultural continuity, and social integration between traditional authorities and society. Despite modernization and changing social structures, the tradition continues to be maintained as a symbol of historical legitimacy and cultural pride of the Gowa people. Therefore, Accera Kalompoang represents a living heritage that adapts to contemporary contexts while preserving the values of the Gowa Kingdom’s cultural legacy.