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Abstract. This study originates from the low awareness among early childhood learners regarding the importance of consuming nutritious and minimally processed Real Food. The purpose of this design project is to create an engaging educational medium in the form of a 2D animation titled “Kebun Imajinasi: Teman Realfoodku” to introduce the concept of Real Food to five-year-old children. A mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative) was applied through observation, interviews, and questionnaires involving children, parents, and professional animators. The collected data served as the foundation for designing characters, storylines, illustration styles, colors, and audio suitable for young audiences. The results show that 2D animation featuring bright visuals, playful characters, and educational narration effectively increases children’s interest and understanding of healthy food. The implication of this study highlights the potential of animation as an effective visual communication tool to promote nutritional education and healthy lifestyle habits from an early age.

Tingginya konsumsi makanan instan di kalangan anak-anak sekolah dasar telah menjadi perhatian penting karena potensi risiko kesehatan jangka panjangnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang karakter buku cerita bergambar interaktif sebagai media edukasi bagi anak-anak usia 9–12 tahun untuk memahami bahaya makanan instan dan mengembangkan kebiasaan makan yang sehat. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan metode campuran yang dikombinasikan dengan metodologi desain, termasuk tinjauan pustaka, wawancara dengan guru, ahli gizi, dan ilustrator, dan kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada 114 responden untuk mengidentifikasi kebutuhan pendidikan anak-anak dan preferensi visual. Proses desain melibatkan identifikasi masalah, pengembangan konsep, pembuatan prototipe, dan validasi melalui jajak pendapat audiens. Desain ini menampilkan karakter utama Lala, Lita, Ibu, dan Maskot Perut, dengan ilustrasi kartun digital berwarna cerah. Hasil validasi menunjukkan bahwa karakter dan desain visual selaras dengan minat dan kebutuhan audiens target, menjadikan media ini efektif dalam menyampaikan pesan edukasi dengan cara yang menarik sekaligus memotivasi anak-anak untuk memahami risiko makanan instan.

Nutritional problems in toddlers remain a public health challenge in Indonesia, including in Tarakan City, North Kalimantan. The 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data shows a high prevalence of malnutrition, severe malnutrition, and stunting in toddlers, with data showing that based on the body weight index (BB/A) the prevalence of malnourished toddlers is 3.9% while 13.8% of toddlers are undernourished. Based on the height-for-age (H/A) index, there are 11.5% of toddlers with very short nutritional status and 19.3% of toddlers with stunted nutritional status. Meanwhile, based on the weight-for-height (BB/H) index, the proportion of very wasted children is 3.5%, undernourished children are 6.7%, and overweight children are 8% (Riskesdas, 2018). Because of these problems, early nutrition education efforts are needed. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge of toddler mothers about the importance of balanced nutrition for children, especially through the use of UHT milk as a nutritional supplement, as well as strengthening the role of integrated health posts (Posyandu) in monitoring child growth and development. Thus, this community service activity contributes to raising public awareness of the importance of meeting toddler nutritional needs and is expected to support government programs to reduce the prevalence of stunting in Tarakan City.

Anxiety is an emotional response that children often experience when facing medical procedures, including circumcision. Unresolved anxiety can have a negative impact, such as increasing pain, disrupting the process of action, and causing trauma. Non-pharmacological efforts such as audiovisual administration and puzzle game therapy can be used to reduce anxiety. This study aims to analyze the difference in anxiety levels in pre-circumcision children between audiovisual giving and puzzle games at Pondok Khitan, Bancang Village, Tahulu Village. Research design using quantitative with post test design only design. The research population is pre-circumcision children at Pondok Khitan, Bancang Hamlet, Tahulu Village with a sample of 40 respondents taken with the purposive sampling technique. Consists of 20 children of the Audiovisual group and 20 children of the Puzzle Game Group. The research instrument is in the form of a child anxiety questionnaire. The research results were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney test with a significance level of α = <0,05 with an Asymp value. Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.029 < 0.05. the mean rank value of the Audiovisual group of 24.23 and the Puzzle Game group of 16.77 shows that the Puzzle Game is more effective in minimizing anxiety in pre-circumcision children which means H1 is accepted. The discovery of meaningful differences between Audiovisual and Puzzle Games towards anxiety so that the technique can be used as an interactive educational medium.

Verbal abuse in early childhood represents a form of non-physical violence that has serious implications for children's socio-emotional, cognitive, and psychological development. This issue continues to escalate alongside the declining quality of parenting experiences and weakened social control within communities, where verbal aggression is often perceived as an acceptable disciplinary practice. This study aims to identify and analyze the relationship between parenting experiences and community social control with the occurrence of verbal abuse through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. Data were collected from reputable journal articles published between 2020–2025 using inclusion–exclusion criteria and content analysis techniques. The findings reveal that authoritarian parenting, emotional stress, a history of violence, and misconceptions about discipline serve as primary triggers of verbal abuse. In contrast, social environments characterized by strong social bonds, collective anti-violence norms, and active community participation have been shown to effectively reduce the occurrence of verbal abuse within families. This study concludes that verbal abuse is an interactive phenomenon shaped by parenting factors and social structures; therefore, prevention requires a family-based educational approach in conjunction with strengthening community roles through Pendidikan Non Formal.

Pendidikan seks kepada anak sejak dini dan pemilihan jenis tontonan yang sesuai dengan usia anak perlu menjadi perhatian orang tua sebagai upaya untuk mencegah kekerasan seksual yang terjadi pada anak. Namun faktanya pendidikan seksual kepada anak usia prasekolah belum dilakukan secara optimal oleh orang tua sehingga pemahaman seksual pada anak masih terbatas selain itu juga anak suka menonton video di aplikasi yang beresiko munculnya video tidak sesuai usia anak. Belum optimalnya orang tua dalam melakukan pendidikan seksual juga ditemukan di TK GMIM Alfa Omega dan TK Pembina, dimana orang tua mengungkapkan tidak mengetahui cara untuk melakukan pendidikan seksual dan anak suka menggunakan youtube untuk menonton. Berdasarkan hal tersebut dibentuk kegiatan pemberdayaan orang tua dalam bentuk kegiatan pelatihan metode story telling.dan pemanfaatan youtube kids. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan orang tua dalam melakukan pendidikan seksua dengan metode story telling dan penggunaan youtube kids. Pelaksanaan kegiatan terdiri atas 3 tahapan yaitu sosialisasi, pelatihan serta monitoring dan evaluasi yang diikuti oleh orang tua anak usia prasekolah di Tk GMIM Alfa Omega dan TK Pembina. Hasil dari pelaksanaan kegiatan ini yaitu adanya peningkatan pengetahuan orang tua dan keterampilan orang tua dalam melakukan pendidikan seks kepada anak usia prasekolah dan pemanfaatan aplikasi youtube kids. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini membawa dampak positif terhadap kemampuan orang tua melakukan pendidikan seksual dan pengunaan youtube kids sebagai alternatif tontonan bagi anak.

Permasalahan yang menimpa remaja dikatakan kompleks yang berkaitan dengan pergaulan, perilaku pacaran, prestasi yang bermasalah di sekolah, dan lain-lain. Berdasarkan hasil survei didapatkan data bahwa seperempat remaja menyatakan mulai berpacaran pada usia 15 tahun dan gaya pacaran yang dilakukan seperti berpegangan tangan, ciuman, dan ada beberapa remaja yang pernah meraba bagian tubuh yang sensitif pada pasangannya. Faktor dominan perilaku seksual di pedesaan adalah teman sebaya sedangkan di perkotaan dipengaruhi oleh pengetahuan. Kurangnya bimbingan dan konseling dari orang tua menyebabkan remaja melakukan perilaku seksual yang berakibat pada kehamilan, akibat yang lain seperti remaja tertular peyakit mematikan, dan tingginya kasus kriminalitas. Berdasarkan analisa tersebut maka dukungan keluarga berbasis family centered care yang melibatkan orang tua dalam mengatasi permasalahan remaja. Tujuan dari PKM ini adalah meningkatkan dukungan kelurga berbasis family centered care dalam mencegah perilaku seksual beresiko pada remaja. Metode yang digunakan adalah ceramah dan konseling tentang dukungan keluarga berupa emosional, informasional, penghargaan dan instrumental. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa peserta baru mengetahui bentuk-bentuk dukungan yang harus diberikan kepada anak remaja, selain itu ada beberapa peserta yang membiarkan anaknya pacaran tanpa dibekali pengetahuan yang cukup, selama pelaksanaan peserta antusias sehingga banyak pertanyaan yang muncul tentang perilaku seksual beresiko pada remaja. Hasil kegiatan tersebut diharapkan dapat menjadi salah satu strategi dalam mencegah dan menguarangi perilaku seksual beresiko pada remaja.

Latar Belakang: Remaja merupakan masa peralihan dari anak-anak ke masa menuju dewasa dan selama perubahan tersebut akan ada terjadi perubahan baik secara hormonal, fisik, perilaku serta hubungan sosial. Kekerasan verbal dapat terjadi dimana saja, baik di lingkungan kerja, lingkungan rumah, sesama teman, maupun kedua orangtua terhadap anaknya. Kekerasan verbal tentu bukanlah hal yang dapat dinormalisasi dalam kehidupan. Kekerasan verbal merupakan kekerasan yang dilakukan dengan kata-kata kasar, hinaan, umpatan, olok kan, dan perkataan lain yang membuat lawan bicara marah, tersinggung, atau emosi. Studi pendahuluan pada remaja usia 12-15 tahun dari 5 anak (100%) tersebut semuanya sering menggunakan kata tidak baik, seperti anjay, resek, brengsek, kimey. Tujuan: peningkatan pengetahuan dan penerapan komunikasi verbal dan non verbal yang digunakan kelompok remaja usia 12-15 tahun Metode: Pengabdian masayarakt ini menggunakan motode ceramah dengan bentuk penyuluhan kesehatan Hasil: Penyuluhan yang dilakukan pada remaja yang awalnya sekitar 87% mereka kurang faham jenis komunikasi verbal dan non verbal yang baik dan benar untuk komunikasi sehari-hari, selama ini komunikasi yang digunakan dengan teman merupakan kata-kata umum dikalangan remaja sehingga menganggap kata-kata tersebut hal biasa menjadi 95% mengerti, bisa menerapkan komunikasi verbal dan non verbal yang baik, remaja mengerti bahwa kata-kata selama ini yang mereka ucapkan termasuk tindakan bullying. Kesimpulan: Komunikasi merupakan hal yang mempengaruhi tumbuh kembang anak remaja dalam menjalani kehidupan menuju dewasa nanti. Komunikasi yang baik akan memberikan dampak yang baik pula demikian sebaliknya jika komunikasi tidak baik maka akan terbawa hingga dewasa

Latar Belakang: Malaria menjadi target dunia untuk mencapai status eliminasi terutama bagi negara yang memiliki kasus tinggi. Pemerintah meluncurkan berbagai program dan peta jalan untuk mencapai target eliminasi malaria pada tahun 2030. Papua merupakan salah satu provinsi yang mempunyai endemis malaria tinggi dan menuju program eliminasi yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah. Agar eliminasi malaria tercapai harus dilakukan peningakatan pengetahuan pada Masyarakat melalui edukasi Kesehatan Tujuan Meningkatkan pengetahuan anak panti asuhan tentang penyakit malaria. Metode: Metode yang digunakan adalah Pendidikan Kesehatan tentang penyakit malaria yang disampaikan dengan teknik tanya jawab, diskusi serta memanfaatkan komik malaria Hasil: Hasil menunjukkan Tingkat pengetahuan peserta tentang malaria sebelum diberikan penyuluhan yaitu pengetahuan kurang berjumlah 20 orang (45,5%), pengetahuan cukup berjumlah 20 orang  (45,5%) dan pengetahuan baik berjumlah 4 orang (9%). Sedangkan pengetahuan peserta setelah diberikan intervensi edukasi malaria melalui komik malaria menjadi pengetahuan kurang berjumlah 5 orang (11,4%), pengetahuan cukup berjumlah 10 orang (22,7%) dan pengetahuan baik berjumlah 29 orang (65,9). Kesimpulan: Sebagian besar anak panti asuhan berpengetahuan baik setelah diberikan edukasi tentang penyakit malaria melalui media komik Malaria di Panti Asuhan Komba Sentani Jayapura.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pendekatan kreatif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan numerasi, membaca, dan menulis anak di Pondok Baca Senja Papua Cerdas, Manokwari. Sasaran kegiatan adalah anak-anak usia sekolah dasar dan prasekolah yang aktif mengikuti kegiatan belajar di pondok baca tersebut. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kreatif melalui aktivitas bermain sambil belajar, media visual interaktif, serta kegiatan membaca dan menulis bersama yang menyenangkan. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi langsung, catatan kegiatan, dan dokumentasi aktivitas belajar. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan peningkatan kemampuan numerasi, membaca, dan menulis anak serta antusiasme yang lebih tinggi dalam mengikuti kegiatan. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa pendekatan kreatif efektif mendukung perkembangan numerasi dan literasi anak secara simultan.

Murder committed by children presents a dilemma in the criminal justice system, as it must balance the enforcement of justice with the protection of children's rights. This article examines the problematic nature of juvenile criminal liability in murder by comparing the perpetrator's legal approach to that of adults. Normative juridical research methods are used to explain legal provisions, court decisions, and related doctrines. The results indicate that juvenile offenders are not solely focused on their culpability but also on the child's psychological capabilities, maturity level, and social circumstances. Meanwhile, adult offenders are held fully accountable, with a focus on punishment. The main challenges are the difficulty of proving intent and the need for special mechanisms for handling juvenile offenders of serious crimes. This study provides for strengthening the capacity of law enforcement, improving child rehabilitation facilities, optimizing diversion mechanisms, and educating the public to support humane and proportional protection and enforcement of justice.

The floods that struck Medan City between late November and early December 2025 significantly affected the psychosocial wellbeing of children aged 4–7 years living in evacuation shelters. Children in this developmental stage are highly vulnerable to stress, anxiety, and behavioral changes following disaster exposure. This community service program aimed to implement an Integrated Psychosocial Support Model designed to promote emotional recovery among children and strengthen the capacities of parents and shelter facilitators. The methods included play-based psychosocial activities, safe digital literacy education, parental engagement sessions, and capacity-building for local volunteers. The intervention was conducted at two evacuation shelters in Medan Labuhan and Belawan, involving approximately 220 children. The results demonstrated substantial improvements in adaptive behavior indicators—group participation, ability to follow instructions, positive emotional expression, and peer interaction—with an average increase of 1.25 points. Social transformations also emerged, including the establishment of child-friendly spaces, enhanced supportive parenting practices, and the rise of local leaders within the community. These findings indicate that integrated psychosocial support is an effective approach for post-disaster child recovery and can be replicated in similar humanitarian settings.

Malaria remains a significant health issue in the coastal areas of Yapen Islands Regency, particularly among children who are at high risk of morbidity and mortality. To address this, a community empowerment and mentoring activity was conducted in Kampung Turu, the service area of Serui Kota Health Center, with the aim of increasing knowledge and practices related to malaria prevention through a community-based education approach. The program involved 60 respondents and was carried out in three stages: preparation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. The interventions included malaria education, demonstrations on the use of insecticide-treated bed nets, environmental management, and training community health workers as education agents. Pre–post test evaluations showed an improvement in community knowledge and awareness regarding malaria prevention in children. The community empowerment approach was proven effective in promoting positive behavioral changes and enhancing the capacity of parents and health workers to carry out sustainable malaria prevention efforts. This program is expected to serve as a model for public health interventions in coastal areas aimed at reducing the risk of malaria in children.  

This community service activity was carried out at SDN 003 Tarakan with the aim of instilling character values in grade 5 students, especially the values of caring for others, living frugally, and preserving local traditions. This program is designed as an effort to strengthen character education through an interactive, fun, and relevant approach to students' daily lives. The implementation method includes delivering material through interactive presentations, group discussions, and educational games designed to encourage active participation and contextual understanding. The results of the activity showed the high enthusiasm of the students, as seen from their involvement in the question and answer session, the activeness of participating in mini games, and the ability to connect the material with personal experiences. In addition, students show increased awareness of the importance of caring, frugal behavior, and love for local traditions. This activity not only provides conceptual understanding, but also encourages students to apply character values in real actions in the school and home environment. Overall, this service program contributes to the formation of a young generation that cares, is independent, and has a commitment to the preservation of local culture.

This study aims to describe the main factors causing children in Perumaan Village, East Alok District to drop out of school, as well as the efforts made to overcome this problem. A descriptive qualitative method was used. This research was conducted in Parumaan Village, East Alok District, from February 12 to February 28, 2025, because there are still children who drop out of school in Parumaan Village. The data sources in this study are primary and secondary data sources. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation. After collection, the data was analyzed following these steps: Data Collection, Data Reduction, Data Presentation, Conclusion Drawing, and Verification.The results of the study show that the main causes of children dropping out of school can be divided into two factors, namely internal and external. Internal factors include lack of parental attention, economic conditions, and low interest in learning among children. Meanwhile, external factors include an unsupportive social environment, the influence of promiscuity, and low levels of parental education. These findings show that children tend to lose their educational direction when support from their families and surrounding environment is minimal. To address this issue, several efforts have been made, such as raising awareness about the importance of education by the village government, providing economic assistance such as scholarships and KIP (Indonesian Smart Card), and involving the community through mutual cooperation and mentoring. This study recommends strengthening collaboration between families, schools, the government, and the community to create a conducive and sustainable educational environment.

The Community Service Program (KKN) is a tangible form of student service to the community as an implementation of the three pillars of higher education, namely education, research, and community service. One of the activities carried out during the KKN in Sihuik-huik Village was to socialize the importance of saving from an early age to sixth grade students at MIS Al-Abraar. This activity aimed to instill an understanding of the concept of saving, its benefits, and to train students’ skills through the practice of making piggy banks from used bottles. The implementation methods included delivering material using PowerPoint, showing simple animations, and creative practice in decorating piggy banks. The results of the activity showed a positive response from the students, who were enthusiastic from the beginning to the end of the program. The students not only understood the importance of saving money, but were also motivated to practice it by using the piggy banks they had made themselves. In addition to training creativity and environmental awareness, this activity also instilled the values of discipline, independence, and religious awareness that saving is part of Islamic teachings in managing wealth wisely and avoiding wastefulness. Thus, this socialization activity proved to be effective as a simple financial education medium that shaped positive and beneficial attitudes for the students’ future preparation.

The purpose of this community service activity is to improve the digital literacy of children at SDN Mranggon Lawang II by teaching them how to find accurate information and know the dangers of hoaxes. In order for children to use technology wisely, they must be taught important digital literacy from an early age. This activity was carried out through interactive lectures and Q&A discussions for seven days in August 2024. In addition to examples of simple false information, the material includes differences of opinion and facts, there were 13 children who participated showing a high level of enthusiasm during the activity. However, there are obstacles regarding language that hinder understanding that can be overcome through communication techniques and visual media. The results of the activity show that children better understand the importance of critical thinking when getting information. This activity is expected to increase knowledge about digital literacy and encourage smart media behavior.

The Islamic Literacy Program to Foster Religious Character in Early Childhood is a community service initiative aimed at instilling Islamic values through engaging and meaningful literacy activities. The program was conducted for two weeks in Timbang Langkat Village, Binjai Timur District, involving early childhood learners, PAUD teachers, and parents. This study employed a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed descriptively using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The findings showed a 31% average increase in children’s religious character aspects, including faith, discipline, honesty, responsibility, and social attitude. Furthermore, teacher and parent involvement played a crucial role in strengthening the internalization of religious values through enjoyable literacy activities such as storytelling of prophets, writing Arabic letters, and Islamic role-playing. The implications indicate that Islamic literacy effectively fosters religious character development in early childhood in a contextual and sustainable manner and can serve as a model for other PAUD institutions in developing Islamic character education programs.

Firm value reflects investors’ perception of a company’s success, which is generally measured through its stock price. To enhance firm value, companies are required to manage their operations with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism, while safeguarding stakeholders’ interests through the implementation of Good Corporate Governance (GCG). GCG establishes a framework governing the relationships among shareholders, management, creditors, and the government in relation to their respective rights and responsibilities. In addition to GCG, environmental performance also plays an important role in influencing firm value. Effective corporate management should therefore align with the three dimensions of the Triple Bottom Line framework: profit, people, and planet. This study aims to obtain empirical evidence on the effect of Good Corporate Governance implementation and environmental performance on firm value. The research was conducted on manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2021–2024 period. A total of 41 companies were selected as samples using the purposive sampling method. Data were collected from the official IDX website (www.idx.id) and the respective companies’ official websites. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that the independent board of commissioners, board of directors, and environmental performance have a positive and significant effect on firm value. However, the audit committee does not have a significant effect on firm value.

Early childhood development assessment is an important process in obtaining a comprehensive picture of a child's growth and development as a basis for planning learning that is appropriate to the child's needs and characteristics. One of the most relevant assessment techniques for early childhood characteristics is observation, because it is carried out naturally through play and learning activities without putting pressure on the child. This article aims to examine the use of observation instruments as a basis for assessing early childhood development and to provide guidance to early childhood educators in conducting appropriate, systematic, and accountable assessments. The method used in this article is a theoretical study that examines the concept of early childhood assessment, assessment principles, and the process of conducting assessments through observation. The observation instruments discussed include daily records, anecdotal records, and children's work records. The results of the study show that the optimal use of observation instruments can help teachers understand children's development holistically, detect children's special needs, and serve as a basis for decision-making in learning planning and curriculum development. Thus, observation instruments play a strategic role in supporting the assessment process of early childhood development to be more meaningful and oriented towards children's needs.