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The Community-Based Drinking Water and Sanitation Provision Program (PAMSIMAS) aims to increase access to clean water and proper sanitation in rural areas. However, the implementation of this program in several villages, including in Lubuk Ulak Village, Muara Pinang District, Empat Lawang Regency, still faces various challenges. This research aims to evaluate the PAMSIMAS development policy in the village, focusing on the effectiveness of implementation, the challenges faced, and its impact on the local community. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design. The data collection techniques used were in-depth interviews, observations, and document studies related to the implementation of PAMSIMAS. The collected data was analyzed thematically to find patterns relevant to the research objectives. The results show that although PAMSIMAS has succeeded in providing clean water infrastructure, there are still problems in terms of water resource management, community participation, and facility sustainability. Lack of technical training for local managers and weak coordination between stakeholders led to the insustainability of programs at the village level. In conclusion, PAMSIMAS in Lubuk Ulak Village needs improvements in planning, community involvement, and institutional capacity strengthening. Further research is needed to explore the sustainability of the program and the active role of communities and governments in sustainable clean water management.

The purpose of this research is to understand the legal protection for children who are victims of parental neglect and to identify the forms of accountability for parents who neglect their children. The type of research used in this study is normative-empirical research. The data in this research were obtained through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature studies using the legislative approach, conceptual approach, and case approach. The discussion in this research refers to the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 35 Year 2014 concerning child protection, which states that legal protection for children can be interpreted as efforts to legally protect various freedoms and fundamental rights of children. In Hinduism, it is also explained that protection for children must be carried out since the child is in the womb. It is not acceptable for a child in the womb to receive any mistreatment from anyone, especially after the child is born into the world and lives like other humans in general.

Inquiry learning strategy is an educational approach that places students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to actively seek, discover, and conclude knowledge through questioning, observing, and critically analyzing. In this strategy, students are not passive recipients of information from the teacher but are directly involved in learning activities that demand critical and analytical thinking skills. Through inquiry learning, students develop critical thinking abilities by engaging in stages such as problem formulation, hypothesis development, data collection, and drawing conclusions based on observations and analysis. This approach has been proven effective in enhancing students’ critical thinking skills as it promotes active and independent participation in learning, while also boosting motivation and self-confidence. The teacher acts as a facilitator who guides and motivates students to sharpen their critical thinking skills in solving problems systematically and logically. Thus, inquiry learning strategy not only enriches students’ understanding of the subject matter but also equips them with essential thinking skills to face future life and learning challenges.

This study use a descriptive qualitative approach to examine the life satisfaction of members of the UMJ Esport community after engaging in online gaming. Informants were selected through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Life satisfaction was analyzed through both external factors, such as economic security, social support, and social equality, and internal factors, including positive relationships and self-regulation. This study using the Uses and Gratifications theory as the analytical framework. The findings indicate that online gaming contributes to enhanced social and emotional well-being, particularly by fostering social connections and reducing stress, although the impact varies among individuals.

Teachers are one of the important elements in education in organizing educational achievements as mandated by the Constitution. Education as a conscious and planned effort to realize the learning process in order to develop potentials certainly requires teachers as facilitators and even the main component of the education process itself. The existence of teachers is also inseparable from the government's policy space. Qualitative research methods with descriptive analysis techniques aim to describe and summarize the phenomena studied through data collection from various sources, such as interviews, observations, and literature reviews. The policy of appointing honorary teachers to become ASN through the P3K scheme is basically a positive step that provides hope and recognition for educators who have served for a long time.

Fever is a condition characterized by an increase in body temperature as a response to infection or inflammation, and it is one of the most common clinical symptoms in various diseases. The excessive use of synthetic antipyretics such as paracetamol can lead to side effects; therefore, safer and natural-based alternatives are needed. This study aims to determine the antipyretic activity of betel leaf and to compare its effectiveness with that of paracetamol.This research was conducted using an experimental laboratory method with a completely randomized design. The test subjects were male white rats (Rattus norvegicus) of the Wistar strain, induced with fever using a 20% yeast suspension. The rats were divided into five groups: negative control, positive control (paracetamol), and three treatment groups with low, medium, and high doses of the extract. Body temperature was measured every 30 minutes for 180 minutes after treatment. The data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's post hoc test.The results showed that the [plant extract] exhibited significant antipyretic activity (p < 0.05) compared to the negative control, especially at medium and high doses. The effectiveness of the highest dose was comparable to that of paracetamol. This antipyretic effect is presumed to be associated with the presence of flavonoids and tannins that may inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), a key mediator in the fever response.In conclusion,betel leaf has potential as an effective natural antipyretic agent and may be developed as a safer herbal-based alternative for fever treatment.

Background: According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO, 2023), antepartum hemorrhage, especially placenta previa, accounts for 15% to 20% of maternal deaths. Placenta In addition, previa accounts for 3% of all maternal deaths in Indonesia due to bleeding. Abnormal implantation of placental tissue above the endocervical os is a characteristic of placenta previa. Parity, age, endometrial hypoplasia, tumors, slow luteal response, endometrial abnormalities, history of cesarean section, curettage, multiple pregnancies, and history of placenta previa in previous pregnancies are some of the factors that can increase the risk of placenta previa. Research Objective: This is to determine the characteristics of pregnant women with the incidence of placenta previa in pregnant women at the HKBP Balige Hospital in 2024. Research Method: This is analytical with a cross-sectional design. The sampling technique uses total sampling with a sample size of 45 people. The entire data processing and analysis process uses the SPSS application. Research Results: The characteristics of pregnant women were obtained as follows: the majority of the age at risk (<20 and >35 years) as much as 55.6%; the majority of parity >3 as much as 53.3%, the majority of Ever CS as much as 60%. Results: statistical tests showed a significant correlation with the characteristics of pregnant women with age (p = 0.007), parity (p = 0.031) and history of CS (p = 0.001). Suggestion: It is expected to facilitate health workers in increasing knowledge and skills through training in maternal and neonatal emergency services as an effort to prevent complications in the mother and fetus.

Anemia is one of the public health problems experienced by many pregnant women in Indonesia, including in Aceh Province. One of the efforts to prevent anemia is by consuming iron tablets (TTD) regularly. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of education and knowledge of mothers about anemia with the regularity of blood tablet consumption. This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The study sample consisted of 100 pregnant women in the Penanggalan Health Center working area, selected through purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed a significant relationship between the level of education (p = 0.032) and knowledge about anemia (p = 0.005) with the regularity of blood tablet consumption. Mothers with higher education and good knowledge tend to be more regular in consuming blood tablets. Improvement of health education is needed through routine counseling to increase mothers' awareness of the importance of preventing anemia during pregnancy.

This research aims to examine how the philosophy of Pancasila can be used as a means of strengthening student character in increasing social responsibility in higher education. The research method used is a literature study, analyzing various relevant literature sources. The results show that the philosophy of Pancasila has values that can be used as a foundation in strengthening student character, such as the values of divinity, humanity, unity, democracy, and social justice. These values can help students develop social responsibility attitudes, such as empathy, tolerance, and awareness of the importance of contributing to society. This research also shows that integrating the philosophy of Pancasila in higher education can be one way to increase students' awareness and social responsibility. Thus, this research can contribute to the development of character education in higher education and increase awareness of the importance of social responsibility for students.    

This community service program aims to enhance the productivity and welfare of local farmers through the optimization of male layer chicken production. Male chickens, often considered by-products of the laying hen industry, are generally overlooked and regarded as less economically viable. However, with the application of appropriate farming strategies, male chickens can become an important alternative source of protein to support food security. The methods implemented in this program include training on poultry management, the use of efficient locally-based feed, and the development of marketing strategies for the production output. The results of the program show a significant improvement in both productivity and the efficiency of male layer chicken farming among local farmers. With ongoing support, this program is expected to become a sustainable empowerment model in the small-scale livestock farming sector.

This community service program aims to enhance the productivity and welfare of local farmers through the optimization of male layer chicken production. Male chickens, often considered by-products of the laying hen industry, are generally overlooked and regarded as less economically viable. However, with the application of appropriate farming strategies, male chickens can become an important alternative source of protein to support food security. The methods implemented in this program include training on poultry management, the use of efficient locally-based feed, and the development of marketing strategies for the production output. The results of the program show a significant improvement in both productivity and the efficiency of male layer chicken farming among local farmers. With ongoing support, this program is expected to become a sustainable empowerment model in the small-scale livestock farming sector.

The workshop on the preparation of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions at MI Islamiyah Palangka Raya aims to improve the competence of educators in designing problems that challenge students' high-level thinking skills. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a participatory approach, which involves interactive lectures, group discussions, hands-on practice in the preparation of questions, and integration of learning technologies. The results of the activity showed that participants gained a better understanding of the concept of HOTS, active learning strategies, and problem preparation techniques that can develop students' critical, creative, and analytical thinking skills. Practice sessions involving the creation of questions and presentation of the results provide an opportunity for teachers to share experiences and constructive feedback. In addition, the introduction of educational applications and digital media opens up new insights into the importance of technology in supporting the learning process. Despite the challenges in mastering technology, the enthusiasm of the participants to implement technology in their learning was very high. In conclusion, this workshop makes a positive contribution to improving the professional competence of teachers, and to ensure the sustainability of the workshop results, follow-up is needed in the form of further training and support from the school.

The partners for this community service activity are UMKM which are engaged in goat slaughtering. One of the problems faced is that the process of removing goat skin is still manual, that is, it still uses human labor, where using human power for the goat skinning process requires less efficient time. Therefore, these UMKM really need a touch of technology related to the goat skin removal method to overcome the problems of UMKM engaged in the business of slaughtering goats and selling goat meat. Therefore, in community service activities, goat skin pulling machines will be handed over to partner entrepreneurs, namely MSMEs. Mak Ngat at the Rasmala market in the Srondol Wetan housing complex, Banyumanik sub-district, Semarang city. Impact After using a goat skin pulling machine for Mak'Ngat UMKM, the goat skinning process is more economical, namely when done manually it can skin 12 goats in one hour, but when done using a machine, 12 goats can be done in 15 minutes and this number has increased drastically

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world, with the incidence rate continuing to increase every year. Conventional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy often have limitations, especially related to selectivity towards cancer cells and toxic side effects caused to normal cells. Therefore, an alternative approach that is more effective and safe is needed. One promising approach is the utilization of bioactive compounds from natural materials that are optimized through a medicinal chemistry approach. This study aims to examine the potential of natural compounds such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from green tea, berberine from Berberis vulgaris, curcumin from turmeric (Curcuma longa), and cardiotonic steroids (CTS) from Digitalis purpurea and Nerium oleander as anticancer agents, as well as their optimization strategies through structural modification, increased stability, and modern delivery technology. The method used is a systematic literature review of scientific articles from 2020 to 2025 obtained through the PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases. The results of the study indicate that these compounds have various anticancer mechanisms of action, such as apoptosis induction, cell cycle inhibition, and activation of specific signaling pathways such as PI3K/Akt, MAPK, and ferroptosis. However, challenges such as low bioavailability, poor stability, and toxicity are still obstacles in their application. Through a medicinal chemistry approach, these compounds can be structurally modified or reformulated to improve their clinical effectiveness. In conclusion, the combination of natural wealth with medicinal chemistry innovation opens up great opportunities in the development of more selective, effective, and safe anticancer therapies in the future.    

Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) is a manifestation of malnutrition characterized by an inadequate energy intake over a prolonged period in pregnant women, resulting in adverse health outcomes due to a relative or absolute deficiency of one or more essential nutrients. The 2023 SKI results indicate that malnutrition among pregnant women remains a problem, with nearly 3 out of 10 pregnant women experiencing anemia and 17% at risk of CED. According to data from the Jambi City Health Office, Putri Ayu Public Health Center (Puskesmas Putri Ayu) has the highest number of CED cases, with 67 affected pregnant women. The main objective of this study is to explain the underlying factors contributing to the high prevalence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) and to inform the development of evidence-based health interventions aimed at reducing this condition. This study employed a quantitative research method with a case-control design. The sampling technique used was purposive total sampling, involving 78 pregnant women in the Putri Ayu Public Health Center area, Jambi City. Data collection was conducted in October 2024, using a questionnaire as the research instrument. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. The results showed a significant relationship between CED and parity (p=0.034), anemia (p=0.013), attitude (p=0.000), and the role of health workers (p=0.000). No significant relationship was found between CED and age (p=1.000), pregnancy spacing (p=0.615), and knowledge (p=0.359) in pregnant women. The findings indicate that parity, anemia, attitude, and the role of health workers are significantly associated with the occurrence of CED in pregnant women, while age, pregnancy spacing, and knowledge are not significantly associated.

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of positive affirmations in reducing stress levels and their impact on physical conditions, particularly among university students. The research employed a quasi-experimental method with a One Group Pretest-Posttest design. The sample consisted of 7 psychology students from Universitas Negeri Padang (class of 2024), selected using a purposive sampling technique. The intervention involved performing positive affirmations independently for 30 days. The results showed a significant reduction in stress levels after the intervention, as evidenced by pretest and posttest scores. This stress reduction also positively affected physical conditions, such as brighter and healthier facial skin. The findings align with previous research, highlighting that positive affirmations can alleviate stress by enhancing positive emotions and stimulating the production of anti-stress hormones. Positive affirmations offer a practical method for improving mental and physical well-being, particularly for students.    

This research aims to look at Psychological Well-being in former drug addicts who are also ex-convicts. The population used was former drug addicts who were also former prisoners in Bukittinggi with 5 samples. This research uses non-parametric statistics with descriptive methods. The instrument used is an adaptation with a total of 36 items with aspects including a). Self Acceptance, b). Positive Relationship With Others, c). Autonomy d). Environmental Mastery, e). Purpoe In Life and f). Personal Growth. Based on the results of research that has been carried out, the Psychological Well-being results for the subject are in the Fair category with a percentage of 20%, High with a percentage of 60% and Very high with a percentage of 20%.      

Hypertension is one of the major health problems frequently experienced by the elderly and can lead to serious complications if not properly managed. Simple physical activities such as massage can serve as a non-pharmacological intervention to help reduce blood pressure. This study aimed to determine the effect of physical activity in the form of massage on reducing blood pressure in elderly individuals with hypertension at PSTW "Meci Angi" in Bima City. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-post test control group design. The sample consisted of 20 elderly people divided into two groups, an experimental group and a control group, with 10 respondents in each group. Data were collected using an observation sheet to measure blood pressure before and after the intervention. The t-test analysis showed a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.009, which was less than α = 0.05, indicating a significant effect of physical activity on lowering blood pressure among the elderly. Therefore, massage as a simple form of physical activity can be considered an alternative intervention in managing hypertension among the elderly in social care institutions.

Hypertension is a prevalent health problem among the elderly and may lead to severe complications if not properly managed. One of the effective non-pharmacological approaches is the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). This study aims to examine the relationship between elderly knowledge about the DASH diet and their behavior in applying it, particularly among hypertensive elderly at the Posyandu Lansia in Campurejo Village, Bojonegoro District. This correlational study applied a cross-sectional design and involved a total sampling of 36 elderly respondents with hypertension. The data were collected using a closed-ended questionnaire that had been validated and tested for reliability. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rho test. The findings revealed that most respondents had moderate levels of knowledge and behavior related to the DASH diet. The statistical test indicated a significant relationship between knowledge and DASH diet behavior (ρ = 0.000; p < 0.05). These results suggest that the higher the knowledge of the elderly about the DASH diet, the better their implementation behavior. Effective health education is essential to improve compliance among the elderly in managing hypertension through the DASH diet.

The purpose of this study was to determine the Economic Independence of the Nias Ethnic Group as a survival strategy in the face of social exclusion in Tarutung District, North Tapanuli Regency. The research method used was qualitative research. Data collection using techniques, observation, interviews and documentation. From the results of the study obtained. The economic independence of the Nias ethnic group can be seen from the existence of barbershops and tailors that have developed in Tarutung District. Social exclusion occurs among the Nias ethnic group which results in the Nias ethnic group preferring to create their own businesses. The economic adaptation strategy of the Nias ethnic group in Tarutung District, North Tapanuli Regency, that the economic adaptation strategy carried out by the Nias Ethnic Group is generally by utilizing social networks by utilizing social networks of family, friends, and communities. The Nias ethnic group who migrated to Tarutung, some of them have family or relatives who have migrated to Tarutung. Through the use of this network, the Nias ethnic group is able and easy to get information opportunities regarding job opportunities and business opportunities. Managing their own business is adjusted to their interests or skills, this business is limited in scale and managed by one individual. The Nias ethnic group establishes their own business because they have capital, either from capital collected by themselves or capital assistance from their families. adapting to existing jobs and in accordance with their respective skills. The development of the barbershop or sewing business of the Nias ethnic group in Tarutung greatly influences the development of the economic progress of the Nias ethnic group in Tarutung.