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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to insulin resistance or impaired insulin secretion. Optimal dietary management plays a crucial role in maintaining blood glucose stability. This study analyzes an optimal control model of dietary patterns in the treatment of T2DM using the Runge-Kutta 4th Order (RK4) method. Simulation results show that optimal regulation of calorie intake and glycemic index significantly helps maintain blood glucose levels within the normal range. This study is expected to serve as a reference for medical professionals and nutritionists in designing diet strategies based on mathematical models to enhance the effectiveness of T2DM treatment.

This article discusses the impact of social media usage duration on the communication patterns of the millennial generation, focusing on the Instagram account Folkative as a case study. In the digital era, social media has become the primary platform for millennials to interact and express themselves. This research identifies how the time spent on social media influences the way young people communicate, both digitally and face-to-face.Through content analysis and user engagement on Folkative, it was found that the duration of social media use correlates positively with engagement levels and changes in communication style, such as an increase in informal language and visual content. However, the study also notes emerging challenges, including a decline in face-to-face communication skills and mental health risks due to social media dependence. These findings highlight the importance of a deep understanding of social media's effects on millennial communication patterns and the need for strategies to maximize benefits while minimizing risks associated with social media use.

The main objective of this service activity is to overcome the fundamental problems faced by the Elok Mekar Sari Farmer Group, namely unattractive product packaging design, weak brand identity (branding), and suboptimal financial literacy of members. The urgency of this activity is based on the urgent need to improve the competitiveness of their products in a competitive market, build a strong brand image to attract and maintain customer loyalty, and improve the efficiency of business management to ensure the economic sustainability of the farmer group in the long term. The method applied was interactive training and workshops with a participatory approach, actively involving members, with quantitative impact evaluation using Likert-scale pre-test and post-test questionnaires (N=15) on three focus areas (design, branding, finance). Evaluation results consistently concluded highly statistically significant and practical improvements in understanding, awareness, and perceived capabilities in all areas following the training. The most transformative and striking change was observed in the financial literacy aspect, which had previously been the group's weakest point. Overall, the training proved highly effective in equipping participants with essential practical knowledge and skills, providing a strong foundation for farmer groups to overcome business challenges and increase their sustainability potential going forward

This research was conducted at Payung Auto Solution. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the influence of brand image and price on customer loyalty of paying auto solution. The population numbered 138 customers while the sample in this study were: which amounted to 102 customers. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling. Data collection techniques are by distributing questionnaires, interviews and documentation studies. Data analysis uses multiple linear regression analysis. The conclusion in the study that Brand Image has a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty of Payung Auto Solution Medan car spare parts. Price has a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty of Payung Auto Solution Medan car spare parts. Brand Image and Price have a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty of Payung Auto Solution Medan car spare parts. Adjusted R Square is: equal to 0.266 means Brand Image and Price can explain Customer Loyalty of 26.6% and the remaining 73.4% is influenced by other variables outside of this research such as: promotion, service, product innovation and so on.

Puskesmas is one of the health services whose traffic is difficult to determine, because it cannot be predicted that people will get sick and need health services. The queuing system at the puskesmas is implemented through several stages, namely the first stage the patient goes to the counter to get a queue number, after that the patient will be called according to the serial number to be served. This has a big impact on patients who were previously queuing because they have to be willing to wait longer to get service. This queue system often causes various kinds of problems and patient dissatisfaction. The Queue Management System at the Sindangkerta Community Health Center has several problems, including long queue waiting times which tend to be detrimental to patients who will receive services. Long queues cause longer waiting times. The queue is not easily accessible to prospective patients, making it difficult to obtain a queue number. This research uses qualitative research methods with a descriptive type. Data collection techniques using direct observation techniques, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques using data collection techniques, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that the evaluation of the management of the queuing system at the Sindangkerta Community Health Center is quite good, but there are still problems, including long queue waiting times and difficulty for visitors to get a queue number.  

Many mothers feel anxious and unprepared for childbirth, which can have an impact on their mental and physical health. By improving counseling programs, it is hoped that pregnant women can better understand various aspects of childbirth, reduce anxiety, and improve their mental and physical readiness. The method of implementing the activity is by holding meetings with the community to attend counseling for pregnant women to prepare for childbirth at the Babirik Health Center. This activity was carried out in September 2024 at the Babirik Health Center, Hulu Sungai Utara Regency, South Kalimantan Province. The community service activities carried out through counseling for pregnant women to prepare for childbirth at the Babirik Health Center showed positive results in increasing the knowledge, skills, and readiness of pregnant women in facing childbirth. Overall, this counseling program has succeeded in achieving several main objectives, although there are still several challenges that need to be overcome to increase its effectiveness.

The community movement to assist childbirth operates within a complex context, where social, cultural, and economic factors interact with each other. At the Babirik Community Health Center (Puskesmas Babirik), community service partners face a number of challenges. One of the main issues is the limited human resources, with an insufficient number of medical personnel and volunteers to reach all pregnant women in the area. Ineffective communication between the health center and the community has led to low awareness and participation of pregnant women in existing programs.Based on these challenges, a solution was developed by introducing the Community Movement to Assist Childbirth at Puskesmas Babirik, abbreviated as Germas Tulin. The Germas Tulin program at Puskesmas Babirik has shown a positive impact on community service, especially in supporting childbirth. Through various initiatives, the community actively participates in providing services and support needed during the delivery process. Germas Tulin plays a vital role in creating a safer and more supportive environment for pregnant women, as well as contributing to the improvement of healthcare service quality in the area.

Problems faced by partners related to the role of cadres in attaching P4K stickers at the Babirik Health Center include the lack of community understanding of the importance of the health information provided. Although cadres have tried to attach stickers in strategic locations, community response is often minimal, so that the information is not effective in raising awareness. In addition, cadres also face challenges of limited time and resources, which prevent them from conducting further socialization. The solutions carried out are educating cadres to conduct pregnant women screening; documenting high-risk pregnant women; educating high-risk pregnant women on knowledge; attaching P4K stickers in the homes of high-risk pregnant women. The conclusion from the results of community service activities related to the role of cadres in attaching P4K stickers at the Babirik Health Center shows that this initiative has succeeded in increasing community awareness of maternal and child health. Through the attachment of stickers in strategic locations and the active involvement of cadres, important information about health services becomes more easily accessible and understood by the community. More intensive interaction between cadres and the community shows an increase in requests for information and participation in health programs.

The purpose of this study was to determine the significant positive influence between the Sociodrama Method on the Creativity of Class VIII students of SMP Negeri 3 Paranginan, Humbang Hasundutan Regency, Academic Year 2024/2025. The method used in this study is a quantitative research method and the type of research is a pre-experimental design with the form of "One group pretest-posttest". The population is all students of class VIII of SMP Negeri 3 Paranginan who are Protestant Christians consisting of 2 classes totaling 47 people and a sample of 47 people was determined using the Nonprobability Sampling technique, namely Purposive Sampling. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 30 items. The results of the data analysis show that there is an influence of sociodrama on students' learning creativity as expected, as evidenced by the significant test obtained a calculated t value> t table (α = 0.05; dk = n-1 = 46) which is 9.524> 2.021, thus there is a significant influence between variable X and variable Y. Thus, H0 is rejected and Ha, namely there is a positive and significant influence between the Sociodrama Method on the Learning Creativity of Class VIII Students in the 2023/2024 Academic Year, is accepted.

The technical assessment project's major goals were to gain a comprehensive understanding of the integrity and capacity status of the justice sector in Nigeria. Nigeria's existing levels of access to justice, the promptness and caliber of justice delivery, the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, corruption, and public confidence in justice sector institutions were all examined in this study. In three pilot states, respondents were given pre-formulated questions intended to elicit their perceptions and experiences related to a particular day in court. Both narrative and graphic formats are used to present the interview results. The report presents key findings relating to the target groups' perceptions and experiences regarding the delivery of justice and the integrity of the justice system, and it identifies the underlying causes of the issues by drawing on and analyzing the data, paying particular attention to the reinforcing interdependencies of the various problems. The study, which is structured around 17 major findings, provides a thorough examination of the information acquired from the interviews. Based on the main conclusions, it offers comprehensive policy recommendations for judicial reform initiatives that will improve public trust in the legal system, increase the independence, fairness, and impartiality of the judiciary, improve accessibility to the courts, improve the efficiency of justice delivery, and reduce corruption in the legal system.

Digital bureaucratic transformation has become a crucial component of public administration reform in Indonesia through the utilization of technology to enhance public services. This study examines the implementation of the M-Paspor application as one of the strategic policy innovations in the immigration sector. The application was developed as a solution to problems found in the conventional service system. M-Paspor simplifies the passport application procedures, increases bureaucratic effectiveness and efficiency, and strengthens accountability in public service delivery. The presence of M-Paspor has brought significant changes to the structure and work system within the Directorate General of Immigration. However, its implementation still faces various challenges, including unequal digital access, limited infrastructure, low digital literacy among civil servants, and resistance to changes in bureaucratic work culture. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach based on literature review, with sources selected using search strings tailored to the research objectives. The results of this study are expected to serve as a reference for further discussions regarding the benefits, challenges, and sustainability of M-Paspor in supporting the broader digitalization of public service programs in Indonesia.

This study aims to analyze the level of understanding and awareness, identify and evaluate, assess the gap between the designed entrepreneurship learning objectives and evaluate the level of mentoring and supervision provided by teachers or mentors in supporting the internalization of the character of never giving up and being persistent through production unit activities at SMK Negeri 1 Malinau. The research method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach. The results of this study indicate that the level of understanding and awareness of students can increase their awareness and readiness to face challenges in the world of work, according to their field of expertise. The implementation of the values ​​of never giving up and tenacity in entrepreneurship learning at SMK plays a crucial role in developing various important aspects in students. The gap between the objectives of entrepreneurship learning and its implementation, namely limited learning time, lack of adequate facilities and practical tools, and minimal training for teachers, hinder students from internalizing these values ​​effectively. With a combination of active teacher roles and effective supervision, students are encouraged to continue trying despite difficulties, thus supporting the development of a resilient character and being ready to face challenges in the world of entrepreneurship

This research aims to develop interactive learning media based on android with iSpring Suite 9 which is feasible and effective in the learning process of Chassis Maintenance and Power Transfer. The type of research used is development research (Research & Development) using the ADDIE development model which has 5 stages namely Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation. The results of the research in the feasibility test of interactive learning media based on media validation by media experts obtained a score of 3.70 in the ‘very feasible’ category, learning design experts obtained a score of 3.71 in the ‘very feasible’ category, and material experts obtained a score of 3.96 in the ‘very feasible’ category. The results of the one to one trial of students obtained a score of 3.50 with the category ‘very feasible’, the small-scale trial of students obtained a score of 3.65 with the category ‘very feasible’, and the large-scale trial of students obtained a score of 3.71 with the category ‘very feasible’. The results of the research in the effectiveness test of interactive learning media are known based on the results of the pre-test and post-test there was an increase in value of 41.29, as well as the average N-Gain value of 0.77 in the high category with a percentage of 76.56% in the effective category. So it can be concluded that android-based interactive learning media using Ispring Suite 9 is very feasible to use as a learning media and effective to use because it can improve student learning outcomes in Chassis Maintenance and Power Transfer subjects in class XI TKR SMK Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan.

Handling natural disaster victims requires a fast, precise, and fair aid distribution process. In this context, expert systems can be utilized as a decision-making tool in determining the type and amount of aid that should be given to victims. This article develops a desktop-based expert system using the Java programming language, which is able to calculate the type of aid based on the condition of the victim, the level of damage, and the number of affected family members. The method used is a rule-based expert system with if-then logic. The results show that this system can assist field officers in accelerating the calculation and distribution of aid.

Introduction: Diarrhea is one of the most common diseases affecting children worldwide. Diarrhea is a condition when the sufferer defecates more often than usual, namely defecating more than 3 times a day and the diarrhea sufferer's stool is thinner than usual. Puskesmas Tarus is one of the Puskesmas in Kupang Regency with the highest data on diarrhea cases in 2021 compared to other Puskesmas, namely 132 cases of diarrhea in toddlers. In 2022 diarrhea cases increased, namely 139 until 2023 it continued to increase to 145 diarrhea patients in children under five. Methods : This type of research and research design is quantitative research with Cross Sectional design. the population in this study were all mothers of toddlers in the Tarus Puskesmas Working Area. The population of mothers who have toddlers is 2,110 people. The sampling method is determined by simple random sampling, with mothers or respondents who have toddlers totaling 66 people. Data analysis was performed with the Chi-Square statistical test. Results: The results showed that there was a significant relationship between maternal knowledge (ρ=0.034), hand washing behavior (ρ=0.022), ownership of healthy latrines (ρ=0.007), availability of clean water (ρ=0.029) with the incidence of diarrhea in toddlers in the Tarus Health Center Working Area. Conclusion: It is recommended for mothers to maintain personal hygiene before doing or giving activities to toddlers.

Every human being will inevitably face death, which marks not the end, but the beginning of an eternal life life in heaven. This study explores the concept of activities in heaven as described in QS. Yaasin verses 55–58, focusing primarily on Tafsir Ibn Kathir, and supported by other classical and modern interpretations. The research aims to uncover in detail what the inhabitants of heaven experience and engage in. Using a qualitative literature study approach, the research draws from tafsir books, journals, and other scholarly references to present a valid understanding. The findings reveal that the residents of heaven experience both spiritual and material pleasures. These include consuming delicious food and drinks that are not only abundant but tailored to their desires. Inhabitants also interact joyfully with others, including parents, children, and relatives provided those relatives were faithful and obedient to Allah during their earthly life. A central highlight of heavenly bliss is the divine gift from Allah SWT: the greeting and the vision of Allah SWT, which overwhelms them with such joy that they are oblivious to everything else. Ibn Kathir explains this vision as the peak of everlasting happiness, undisturbed by any worldly concern. This interpretation is enriched with insights from other scholars (mufassirun), providing a more complete picture of the nature of paradise. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of Qur'anic interpretation and serves as spiritual motivation for Muslims to strive for righteousness in this life, with the hope of experiencing the eternal joys described in the hereafter.

The cultural communication of santri at Pondok Pesantren Riyadhul Awamil, a pesantren that integrates classical Islamic traditions with the dynamics of modern santri life, serves as the central theme of this study. The main focus is to examine how communication patterns are formed and practiced among santri, between santri and the kiai (Islamic teacher), and within the broader pesantren environment. The study employs a qualitative approach through field observation and in-depth interviews with key informants. The findings indicate that the communication culture within this pesantren is strongly influenced by Islamic values such as adab (etiquette), tawadhu (humility), and the spirit of ukhuwah (brotherhood). The language used is not only verbal but also symbolic, expressed through daily traditions such as studying classical Islamic texts (kitab kuning), acts of service (khidmat), and group discussions (musyawarah). This cultural communication functions not only as a means of conveying religious messages but also as a tool for shaping the character and identity of the santri. The study concludes that the cultural communication of santri at Pondok Pesantren Riyadhul Awamil plays a vital role in preserving pesantren values while serving as an effective medium of Islamic propagation both within and beyond the pesantren community.

Volleyball athletes need an ideal BMI because they must be able to master the basic techniques of the game of volleyball. In addition, some positions also require ideal BMI such as spikers and blockers to support the success of basic techniques. Volleyball is a sport that requires continuous movement over a long period of time, so in this case the maximum oxygen volume (VO₂Max) is very necessary. Based on the description presented, it is very important to know cardiovascular endurance and body mass index profile to be evaluation material and to support achievements. This study aims to examine the body mass index and cardiovascular endurance profile of volleyball extracurricular participants of SMA Negeri 1 Sungai Loban. The method used in this study is a quantitative descriptive type survey. The population in this study is 21 participants taken as a sample. Based on the measurement results, the body mass index of volleyball extracurricular participants was obtained from 14 participants (66.67%) in the ideal weight category. Meanwhile, the cardiovascular endurance of 11 male participants (69%) was included in the very poor category, 5 male participants (31%) in the poor category, and 2 female participants (40%) in the very poor category, 3 female participants (60%) in the poor category. From the data that has been obtained, it can be concluded that the body mass index is classified as the ideal weight category while cardiovascular endurance is classified as very lacking.

This study is based on the importance of Mathematics Learning based on Computational Thinking in Asy-Syifa Islamic Schools, Jambi City, because some students at Asy-Syifa Islamic Schools, Jambi City have difficulty understanding the concept of learning mathematics, lack of practice, and even motivation factors. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the planning, implementation and evaluation of Mathematics Learning Based on Computational Thinking in the Era of Independent Learning Curriculum in class IV of Asy-Syifa Islamic School, Jambi City. To achieve these goals, the researcher used qualitative research with the method used Phenomenology. The data collection techniques used in this study were observation, interviews and documentation. The data source selected was snowball sampling using respondents from the principal, class IVA mathematics study teachers and class IV students. The data analysis techniques used in this study were data reduction, data presentation and data conclusions. The results of this study are 1) Planning of Mathematics Learning Based on Computational Thinking in the Era of Independent Learning Curriculum in grade IV of Asy-Syifa Islamic School, Jambi City includes Introduction to Computational Thinking, Determining learning objectives, Mathematics learning design based on Computational Thinking, Development of media or learning tools, Learning activities, Learning assessment and improvement. 2) Implementation of Mathematics Learning Based on Computational Thinking in the Era of Independent Learning Curriculum in grade IV of Asy-Syifa Islamic School, Jambi City includes Decomposition (Problem Deconstruction), Implementation of technology, Collaboration and Discussion and evaluation and reflection. 3) Evaluation of Mathematics Learning Based on Computational Thinking in the Era of Independent Learning Curriculum in grade IV of Asy-Syifa Islamic School, Jambi City includes Understanding the basic concept of Computational Thinking, Implementation in learning, Assessment of Computational Thinking skills, Learning outcomes and feedback from students and teachers.

Indonesian is very important in everyday life because it is the official language of the country and the main language for communication. Language errors still often occur, both orally and in writing. In this article, we will see how semantic and syntactic rules are used in Indonesian. It also covers some common mistakes that often occur, such as incorrect sentence structure, unclear meaning, and the use of words that are not in context. This article not only provides examples and analyzes errors, but also discusses the factors that cause these errors. Failure to understand sentence structure, the influence of regional languages, and the habit of using non-standard language on social media are examples of factors that cause these errors. The purpose of writing this article is to raise awareness of good and correct language, especially among students and prospective educators. With a better understanding of syntax and semantics, readers are expected to be more careful in constructing sentences and choosing the right words, so that communication becomes clearer and more effective. Good language shows talent and patriotism.