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Lower back pain is a common complaint among pregnant women in the third trimester. It is estimated that approximately 70% of pregnant women experience some form of back pain during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum. Non-pharmacological therapies such as deep breathing relaxation techniques and effleurage massage therapy can effectively reduce pain levels in these women. This study employs a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental research method and employs purposive sampling with a sample size of 37 participants. Data analysis includes both univariate and bivariate analyses. Most respondents (64.9%) were aged between 20 and 35 years old. Additionally, the majority (64.9%) were experiencing their first pregnancy. All respondents (100%) were confirmed to have no comorbidities. Furthermore, 73% of the participants had tertiary education (Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degrees), and 62.2% continued working during pregnancy. The results of the Wilcoxon test indicated a significant effect (p = 0.000 < 0.05), confirming that effleurage massage and deep breathing relaxation techniques effectively reduce lower back pain in pregnant women. This reduction is attributed to the stimulation of tactile fibers in the skin by effleurage massage, which inhibits pain signals. In conclusion, the findings suggest that implementing effleurage massage and deep breathing relaxation techniques is beneficial for alleviating lower back pain in pregnant women. Public health advice advocates for the application of these techniques to manage such pain effectively.

Data shows that motor development disorders are experienced by 5-10% of children in the world. Disrupted motor development can be an indirect cause of increased morbidity, poverty and in the long term can hamper the country's development. One effort to prevent gross motor delays in children is by stimulating them from infancy, for example by doing baby gym exercises. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of a baby gym on gross motor development in babies aged 3-4 months. The research design uses a quasi-experimental with control group design. The intervention group is the group that carries out the baby gym. Meanwhile, the control group did not do the baby gym. Data analysis used the Mann Whitney test. The population in this study were all babies aged 3-4 months at PMB Andina Palembang. The sampling technique used a total sampling of 24 respondents who were divided into 12 intervention group respondents and 12 control group respondents. The research results showed that the average gross motor development in the intervention group after baby gym training for 2 weeks showed faster gross motor development compared to babies in the control group who were not given intervention. Meanwhile, the p value obtained was 0.001, meaning that there was a difference in gross motor development in babies who were stimulated with baby gym exercises and babies in the control group who were not given any intervention. It is recommended for health workers to intensify education about stimulating gross motor development in babies, one of which is by doing a baby gym.

World Health Organization (WHO) 41% of pregnant women worldwide experience anemia. Overall, the prevalence of anemia in pregnant women in developed countries is 49% and in developing countries it is 53%. In Indonesia, the rate of anemia in pregnant women is quite high, namely 48.9%. Anemia that is commonly experienced by pregnant women is iron deficiency anemia. Iron is needed in hemopoesis (blood formation), namely in the synthesis of hemoglobin. Iron absorption can be increased by consuming ± 25 mg of vitamin C sources in food. The aim of the research was to determine the difference in the effectiveness of papaya and red guava on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia. The research was conducted at the Nagaswidak Community Health Center in June 2024 using a quasi-experimental two group pretest and posttest. The population in this study were all pregnant women who were in the working area of the Nagaswidak Palembang Community Health Center in May 2024 with Hb levels of 9 – 10.9 gr/dl. The sampling technique used purposive sampling totaling 30 respondents. The results of the Wilcoxon test research showed that the effect of papaya (p value 0.000) and guava (p value 0.000) was obtained. The results of the Mann Whitney union obtained a p value of 0.116. There is an effect of papaya on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women, there is an effect of guava on hemoglobin levels. There is no difference in the effect of papaya and guava on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women at the Nagaswidak Community Health Center. It is hoped that health workers will increase education regarding the prevention of anemia in pregnant women, one of which is by consuming vitamin C in fruit.

Computer network training at SMKN 5 Surabaya is an activity that aims to provide students with knowledge and skills in the field of computer networks. This training is usually given to students majoring in Computer and Network Engineering (TKJ). The material taught in computer network training at SMKN 5 Surabaya includes: Introduction to computer networks, network topology, network addressing, implementation of the training using a blended learning approach, which combines theoretical and practical learning. This method has proven effective in improving students' conceptual understanding and technical skills. (Garrison and Vaughan, 2008) state that this approach is able to answer challenges in vocational education by combining the advantages of face-to-face and online learning. In addition, collaboration with industry through internship programs provides students with valuable practical experience, which strengthens their readiness to enter the world of work. (Anderson and Solis 2018) reveal that industry involvement can increase the relevance and quality of vocational education. However, this research also identifies several challenges that need to be overcome to ensure sustainability and improve the quality of training. One of the main challenges is limited resources, especially in terms of equipment and software which are always evolving. Continued investment and professional training for teachers is key to overcoming this challenge. (Smith and Ragan 2005) emphasize the importance of professional development for teachers in maintaining educational quality. With continued commitment from all parties, computer network training at SMKN 5 Surabaya is expected to continue to provide significant benefits for students and industry.

This research aims to analyze the role of digital communication in improving business efficiency by focusing on the use of digital communication tools such as email, chat, and collaboration platforms. The research object consisted of 10 STIE Ganesha students of the employee class who were selected as respondents to provide insight into their experience in using digital communication tools in the context of their work. This research was carried out in May 2024 using a qualitative approach, where data was collected through in-depth interviews and thematic analysis to identify key patterns and themes related to the effectiveness of digital communication compared to traditional communication methods. The results showed that digital communication tools significantly improved operational efficiency for working students, allowing them to complete tasks more quickly and organized. However, the findings also reveal significant challenges, such as information overload and notification distractions, which can reduce productivity and focus. Therefore, while digital communication offers many advantages, it is important for individuals to develop effective management strategies to address these negative potentials, such as notification management and wise time allocation. The implications of this study underscore the importance of a deep understanding of digital communication tools and their effective application to maximize productivity in the modern business environment.

A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is a structured approach that describes how an organization can carry out its operations after an unplanned incident that can result in system failure. Creating strong system resilience requires an IT team with strong experience and understanding as well, and this is the background of this research. This research aims to provide practical guidance in implementing disaster recovery strategies with virtualization, especially the snapshot feature on VMware Workstation to test disaster scenarios and evaluate their recovery effectiveness.

Taxes are mandatory levies imposed on citizens to be used as public investment to boost the country's economic growth. However, Indonesia is estimated to experience tax losses of US$601 per year due to tax avoidance. One of the most commonly used schemes is profit shifting through transfer pricing. The author using normative juridical research method will answer about how the general scheme of profit shifting using transfer pricing method and how effective the current tax laws and regulations work to overcome the problem.

This application is an innovative solution that uses Microsoft Excel as the main platform to facilitate the employee recruitment process in companies. With a focus on efficiency and ease of use, this application provides various features that support complete management from start to finish of the recruitment process. The main features of this application include neatly structured candidate data management in Excel spreadsheet format. This allows HR and recruiting teams to easily manage important information such as resumes, educational history, work experience, as well as interview and test notes. In addition, this application is equipped with a data-based evaluation tool that allows companies to identify candidates who best suit the needs of the available positions. The use of Excel formulas and analytical features helps in making smarter and more informed hiring decisions. Integration with email allows candidates to be sent notifications regarding the status of their applications automatically, improving transparency and applicant experience. An interactive analytical dashboard is also provided to monitor and analyze the effectiveness of recruitment strategies in real-time. With a combination of the reliability of Microsoft Excel as a data analysis tool and extensive customization capabilities, this application is designed to optimize the employee recruitment process, increase operational efficiency, and reduce the time needed to fill vacant positions.    

Concentration of learning in children is how children focus on doing or doing something until the job is done in a certain time. In some 6th grade children at Eben Haezer Family Elementary School have difficulty concentrating which causes a decrease in learning achievement due to the fact that children often play gadgets, experience low thinking levels such as memory disorders, and children have a history of illness since childhood so that teachers who also complain and are confused in improving and overcoming children who have difficulty concentrating when learning takes place. Brain gym is a collection of simple movements that aim to connect or unite the mind and body so that not only will facilitate the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain, but also movements that can stimulate the work and functioning of the brain optimally. This study was conducted to determine the effect of Brain Gym on the level of learning concentration in students at SDS Eben Haezer Family. This study is a quantitative research pre-Experimental approach one group pre-post test with a sample of 21 respondents with a total sampling technique. Analysis of the data in this study using the Wilcoxon test with the analysis test obtained the value of p value =0.000 (p<0.05) so that the conclusion of this study there is the influence of Brain Gym on the level of concentration of learning in students at SDS Eben Haezer Family.    

On average, 85-90% of pregnant women in Indonesia experience severe labor pain and 7-15% of those who do not experience labor pain. Labor pain results in increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system which causes an increase in blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration, nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis. Data shows that 15% of mothers in Indonesia experience birth complications and 21% are caused by experiencing very severe pain. The aim of the research was to analyze the effect of cold compresses on first stage labor pain. The research design used a quasi-experimental one group pre-posttest. The population, namely all mothers giving birth at PMB Andina in May 2024, totaled 30 respondents. The sampling technique uses total sampling. Statistical tests use the Wilcoxon test. The research results obtained were that the average labor pain before the cold compress was 5.13 and the average labor pain after the cold compress was 4.00, meaning there was a decrease in the level of pain by 1.13. The significant value was found to be p: 0.001 < 0.05, meaning that there was an effect of cold compresses on labor pain in mothers giving birth at PMB Andina Palembang. It is hoped that health workers can improve maternal care during childbirth, one of which is by providing complementary services in the form of cold compresses.

The restaurant industry in Indonesia has experienced significant growth, driving the need for data-driven strategies to remain competitive. This study aims to apply and compare time series methods in forecasting sales at "Nasi Goreng Bacot" restaurant. The methods used are Simple Moving Average (SMA), Weighted Moving Average (WMA), and Single Exponential Smoothing (SES), with a focus on sales data from the year 2023.The research results indicate that SMA provides the most accurate predictions, with a Mean Absolute Error (MAE) value of 296.67, Mean Squared Error (MSE) of 129055.6, and Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 3.02%. WMA and SES, although useful in certain data conditions, show higher error rates in this case. This study confirms the effectiveness of SMA in the context of stable and less fluctuating restaurant sales data. With these results, restaurants can plan their inventory of raw materials and workforce more efficiently, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction.      

Accounting procedures have proven their importance for all economic units, through the quality of information they provide and their commitment to instructions and laws or through providing consultations to avoid making mistakes by decision makers. The spread of the phenomenon of corruption has become a clear phenomenon in varying proportions in many economic units, and therefore its effects Corruption on economic and social life has led to obstructing the wheel of progress and construction, loss and waste in financial and technical terms, and moving away from achieving the goals and development plans drawn up for the progress of the Iraqi environment and moving it towards the framework of the public interest and activating the wheel of progress. The research aims to demonstrate the ability of accounting through its procedures and the auditing process followed and the professional ability of the accountant through his acquired experiences to limit this phenomenon and work to reduce and limit it, since the accounting profession is the basic foundation that can access real and confidential numbers and documents and ensure the extent of management’s commitment to instructions. The laws and regulations in force are within the legislation and laws to limit any deviation in work that could lead to loss of opportunities for progress in completing work, and moving away from personal interests to reach the public interest.The research also focused on the methods that can be followed to reduce the administrative and financial corruption gap. The researcher relied on a questionnaire distributed to a group of accountants and auditors, academics and professionals, and relying on SPSS statistical analysis to reach the research requirements and reach the most important conclusions and recommendations. Among the most important Conclusions: There is a relationship between the accumulated experience of those working in accounting and oversight to reduce the phenomenon of administrative corruption. The researcher also recommended the importance of relying more on those with accumulated experience at work, especially in the field of oversight within the formations of economic units.

The quality of human resources that has progressed can be caused by an increase in employee performance through the provision of appropriate compensation as remuneration to employees for the efforts they make for the company. In this era of globalization, companies are expected to be able to develop and experience changes for the better and earlier through employee work. One of the aims of this research is to determine the effect of compensation on employee performance at PT Panorama Alam Tropika, South Jakarta.The type of research used is a quantitative method with data collection techniques through distributing questionnaires to employees of PT Panorama Alam Tropika, South Jakarta. The population of this research is all employees of PT Panorama Alam Tropika, South Jakarta, with a sample of 13 employees.The analysis technique used in this research uses simple linear regression statistical analysis with the help of the SPSS version 23 application. And the results of this analysis can be interpreted to mean that compensation variables which include salaries, allowances, benefits and facilities have a significant influence on employee performance variables at PT Panorama Alam Tropika, South Jakarta. Coefficient of determination of compensation on employee performance at PT. The Tropical Natural Panorama of South Jakarta is 0.627 or 62.7%, while the remaining 37.3% is due to other factors outside the variables studied. The results of this research were obtained from the results of the t test (partial) which showed the calculated t value > t table (4,300 > 2.22814), with a significance of 0.001 < 0.05. This means that there is a significant positive influence of compensation on the performance of PT employees. Tropical Natural Panorama of South Jakarta.    

Communication has a role in building an organizational climate, which has an impact on organizational culture, namely the values ​​and beliefs that are the central point of the organization. The goal of communication in the organizational process is none other than to form mutual understanding (Mutual Undestanding). In short, so that there is equality in terms of reference and experience. Lecturer communication refers to patterns and forms of communication that occur in the context of organizational networks. This research aims to determine the communication patterns of lecturers in improving the interpersonal quality of students majoring in government science at Pancasakti University, Makassar. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews and literature study. The analytical method used is qualitative analysis. The research results show that good communication between lecturers and students will certainly result in better quality students, one of which is marked by increased student academic achievement. On the other hand, poor communication between lecturers and students will actually have an impact on decreasing the student's academic achievement. The indicators for the effectiveness of interpersonal communication, namely openness, empathy, supportive attitude, positive attitude, have worked well.

Since welding workshops are an unofficial industry, there is still a lack of effective implementation of occupational safety and health regulations in this field. Welders often experience eye hazards such as sparks, foreign objects, infrared and UV radiation. The purpose of this study is to describe how well welding workshop workers in Medan Tembung District comply with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This study uses a quantitative descriptive method. The results of data analysis for the Alpha Cronbach questionnaire trial in this study showed that the data met the requirements with a score of 0.928. Up to 55 welding workshop employees from all welding workshops in Medan Tembung District, Medan City participated in the total sampling of this study. After the descriptive analysis, the data is displayed as a frequency distribution.  According to the results of the study, of the 55 welding workshop employees who participated in the survey, 50.9% had a low level of knowledge. The majority of respondents (80%) have a negative attitude towards the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and more than half (58.2%) do not use PPE in the workplace. The results of the data analysis show that the majority of employees ignore the need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace because they do not know it or have a negative attitude towards it. Thus, this study suggests that welding businesses need to provide complete personal protective equipment, and also educate on the importance of using PPE and the Government also needs to increase supervision for small and medium enterprises, especially in welding workshops related to occupational health and safety.

To improve water quality, rice husks are soaked in activated carbon to treat water. This activated carbon works through an absorption mechanism. This study tested the effectiveness of rice husk activated carbon in reducing iron concentration. Water is an element of the environment that is very important for human life and is used for various purposes, including household, industrial, and agricultural purposes. The quality of water used must meet physical, chemical and biological requirements.  Many materials can be used and processed into activated charcoal, in this study, researchers used rice husk activated charcoal, where rice husk is very abundant and abundant so it is easy to obtain. The results of the study, the iron content in water experienced the greatest decrease of 0.06 mg/L after soaking for 120 minutes, followed by a decrease of 1.78 mg/L (96%), thus making the iron content in water below the specified value. Thus, rice husk activated carbon effectively reduces iron content in water.Thus, it can be confirmed that activated charcoal from rice husks is effective in reducing iron levels in water.

The most common health problem suffered by the elderly is hypertension. In Indonesia, hypertension is in first place with the most problems experienced by the elderly, followed by arthritis, diabetes mellitus, heart disease and stroke. One non-pharmacological treatment that can be done is consuming Ambon bananas twice a day for 7 days. Objective: This research is to determine the effect of Ambon bananas on reducing blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension in the Tebing Tanjung Balai Karimun health center working area. This research design uses a Group Experimental with a Quasy Experiment design using a One Group Pretest and Posttest Design. The respondents in this study were 30 respondents divided into 15 intervention groups and 15 control groups. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Results: statistical paired sample t test showed p value = 0.000 (< 0.05) so Ho was rejected. This shows that there is an influence of consumption of Ambon bananas on reducing blood pressure in the intervention group. Conclusion: with this research, consumption of Ambon bananas can be used as a non-pharmacological therapy to lower blood pressure. Suggestion: Respondents should always apply non-pharmacological walking exercises to control blood pressure.

This research aims to analyze the influence of competence, intrinsic motivation and emotional intelligence on the performance of Burger King Semarang employees. The method used was quantitative with a sample of 109 respondents using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis includes descriptive analysis of variables, classical assumption tests (normality, heteroscedasticity and multicollinearity), multiple linear regression analysis, as well as t tests, f tests and coefficient of determination tests. The research results show: (1) The t test shows that competence (tcount = 0.002 > ttable 0.05) and emotional intelligence (tcount = 0.000 < ttable 0.05) have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. (2) The F test shows the value of Fcount = 0.000 < Ftable = 0.05, indicating that simultaneously competence, intrinsic motivation and emotional intelligence have a significant effect on employee performance. (3) The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.979) shows that 97.9% of the variation in employee performance can be explained by the variables of competence, intrinsic motivation and emotional intelligence, while the remaining 2.1% is influenced by other variables such as work experience, incentives and promotions. position.      

This article discusses the call to be a professional catechist in pastoral work. The interest in this topic stems from the challenges experienced by catechists in carrying out the mission of the Church in the midst of today's world. The catechist is a teacher of faith for the faithful and has an educational background in pastoral theology and preaching. They are required to be more professional in the midst of a world that continues to evolve and change. To obtain a comprehensive concept of this discussion topic, the author uses library research where books and articles are used to develop it. Becoming a professional catechist in pastoral work must begin with character building. A catechist of character is characterized by a deep faith, a good knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic faith and the skills in communicating and using effective methods of approach. In the discussion it was found that a professional catechist is one who has faith in the mystery of Christ, understands it and uses skills in pastoral works. In addition, a professional catechist is also characterized by a person who has spirituality or a deep spiritual life.

This study aims to evaluate use of finger protection PPE in process of sorting plastic glass at SiHatin Waste Bank. The waste sorting process with high risk is the process of cutting plastic cup ring. This research uses qualitative method with case study approach, interviews, and observations to identify problems and find solutions to improve comfort and safety. PPE used for three months was proven to increase safety officers by 80.95%. However, there is discomfort experienced by 18 out of 20 officers due to several factors, namely: precision movements difficulty by 90%, sweat on fingers by 60%, inappropriate size by 45% and skin irritation by 35%. The proposed solutions include using more comfortable materials and ergonomic, setting break times, and training use of PPE to increase its effectiveness. In addition, development of cutting ring tool was developed to reduce the risk of injury and increase worker productivity.