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Malaria is a global health problem, particularly in tropical countries like Indonesia. Papua has 374 endemic districts/cities, with the highest number of malaria cases, with 14,586 cases, and Jayapura Regency in 2024 with 50,529 patients and 6,213 relapses. The high number of cases is due to the geographical conditions that favor mosquito breeding and the dormant state in the body. If treatment is not carried out correctly and thoroughly, it can lead to malaria relapse. The purpose of this study was to determine factors associated with relapse in malaria patients in the Harapan Community Health Center (Puskesmas) area, Jayapura Regency. This research was an analytical study with a cross-sectional design. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire. A total of 88 respondents were recruited using simple accidental sampling. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using chi-square and binary logistic regression. Based on the analysis, it was found that factors that were not related to recurrence in malaria patients in the Harapan Community Health Center, Jayapura Regency were age (p-value 1.000 > α 0.05), gender (p-value 0.855 > α 0.05), and education (p-value 0.124 > α 0.05). Factors related to recurrence in malaria patients in the Harapan Community Health Center, Jayapura Regency were occupation (p-value 0.032 or p < α 0.05), nutritional status (p-value 0.000 < α 0.05), and medication adherence (p-value 0.000 < α 0.05). Medication adherence was the dominant factor in recurrence in malaria patients at the Harapan Community Health Center (p-value 0.000 < 0.05). Malaria patients who do not comply with taking their medication cause the malaria parasite to become dormant in the body which can at any time cause malaria relapses and resistance to malaria drugs.

Introduction: Periodontitis treatment depends on the severity of the disease, pocket depth, and bone damage. It consists of (1) emergency phase, (2) non-surgical phase, (3) surgical phase, and (4) maintenance or restorative phase. Each phase plays a crucial role in ensuring healing and controlling periodontitis. The non-surgical phase involves scaling and root planing to remove plaque and tartar, while the surgical phase addresses bone damage and pocket reduction. The maintenance phase is critical to preventing disease recurrence. Objective: The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate the success of curettage in a patient with chronic localized periodontitis stage II grade A and stage I hypertension, within a two-week post-treatment period. Case: A 52-year-old female patient presented at RSGM Soelastri with complaints of bleeding gums during tooth brushing. The patient reported gum bleeding around the lower front teeth for the past six months, without any pain. She was regularly taking antihypertensive medication (amlodipine). Examination revealed deep periodontal pockets in teeth 41 and 42, accompanied by gum swelling, indicating chronic localized periodontitis stage II grade A. The patient also had a history of stage I hypertension, which required careful management during treatment. Conclusion: The treatment for chronic localized periodontitis stage II grade A on teeth 41 and 42 with stage I hypertension was curettage. After two weeks of treatment, the patient showed significant improvement, including reduced bleeding and a decrease in pocket depth, with stable hypertension control. Curettage proved effective in managing the condition, with careful consideration of the patient's hypertension risk factors.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most common oral mucosal diseases, characterized by recurrent and painful ulcerations of the mobile or non-keratinized oral mucosa. These lesions are often found on the tongue, labial, and buccal mucosa. Clinically, RAS is divided into three types: minor, major, and herpetiform. The minor type is the most common and has smaller lesions, while the major type has larger lesions and often leaves scars. The herpetiform type is characterized by numerous small lesions appearing simultaneously. Factors influencing the immunological response in RAS include genetic predisposition, viral and bacterial infections, food allergies, vitamin and microelement deficiencies, systemic diseases, stress, and hormonal disorders. Several studies have shown that these factors can trigger or worsen the occurrence of RAS lesions. In addition, emotional and physical stress can contribute to increasing the frequency or duration of ulceration. A 36-year-old female patient presented with pain on the inside of the lower lip that had lasted for 10 days. An intraoral examination revealed a unilateral, yellowish-white ulcer on the inner lower lip surrounded by a distinct, reddish erythema. The lesion was approximately 2-3 mm in size, single in size, soft in consistency, and symptomatic. Based on these findings, the treatment plan includes a complete blood count (CBC), which measures various blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This examination is necessary to obtain further information regarding the cause of RAS in this patient. RAS is a multifactorial lesion that can occur in the oral mucosa. Supportive tests such as a complete blood count (CBC) are very useful in establishing the diagnosis and providing further guidance in planning appropriate therapy. Appropriate medication is expected to help the patient recover from complaints and prevent recurrence.   Keywords : Recurrent Apthous Stomatitis, Laboratory, Stress

One example of a case of falsified documents in the issuance of overlapping land certificates occurred in East Luwu Regency and was raised in court through Decision Number 90/Pid.B/2020/PN MII. In this case, it was discovered that land certificate falsification was carried out by a land mafia, resulting in the emergence of two certificates for the same plot of land. This practice not only harms the legitimate owner but also creates laws and gives rise to complex agrarian conflicts. This research uses a normative juridical method, with an approach based on laws and court decisions. The results show that the preservation was an intentional act carried out by one party, with the aim of controlling land rights that did not belong to him. In the decision, the perpetrator was found guilty and sentenced because it was also proven to have falsified documents, as stipulated in Article 263 of the Criminal Code (KUHP). From this case, it can be concluded that law enforcement against overlapping duplicate certificates is very important to ensure legal certainty and protection. Protection efforts for land rights holders are carried out through a land registration process that complies with procedures based on Law Number 5 of 1960 concerning the Principles of Agrarian Law. Compliance with these procedures can provide a strong basis for identifying legitimate rights holders and preventing future damage, including cases of overlapping certificates caused by document falsification. To prevent the recurrence of similar cases, it is necessary to improve the monitoring system and digitize land data comprehensively by the National Land Agency (BPN). An integrated digital-based land system can minimize the opportunity for the issuance of duplicate certificates for a single plot of land, because all land rights data can be accessed and disclosed transparently and in real time.

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a medical emergency that is still a major cause of global morbidity and mortality. The success of ACS treatment and prevention of recurrence is highly dependent on self-care. However, many ACS patients have difficulty performing self-care due to low self-efficacy. This study aims to explain the relationship between self-efficacy and self-care in ACS patients. This study used a correlation analytic design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population was 62 outpatients at the Heart Clinic, with a sample of 41 people selected using purposive sampling. Self-efficacy was measured using the Cardiac Self-Efficacy Scale (CSE scale) and self-care using the Self-Care of Coronary Heart Disease Inventory (SC-CHDI). The study was conducted in April-May 2025. Data were analyzed using the Pearson product moment correlation test. The results showed a p value of 0.004 (p <α), which means there is a relationship between self-efficacy and self-care in ACS patients. The direction of the relationship is positive, meaning that the higher the self-efficacy, the better the self-care, and vice versa with the closeness of the relationship in the weak category (r 0.437). Self-efficacy is positively related to better self-care behavior in ACS patients. Therefore, nurses can integrate self-care improvement care through comprehensive self-efficacy education.

Negative thinking represents a type of cognitive distortion that can negatively impact an individual's mental health and impede their ability to adapt effectively in daily life. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of three cognitive strategies self-talk, reframing, and thought stopping in managing such negative thoughts. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, this study conducted a literature review alongside participatory observation. Data were gathered by analyzing various academic articles, books, and journals focusing on these three techniques in the context of controlling negative thought patterns. Findings reveal that each technique offers unique benefits: self-talk helps in cultivating a more positive internal dialogue, reframing enables individuals to interpret problems from a more constructive angle, and thought stopping effectively halts the recurrence of negative thoughts through conscious intervention. These results indicate that these cognitive techniques can serve as practical psychological interventions for managing negative thinking.

This study investigates the linguistic expression mendokusai as used by the character Nagi Seishirou in the anime Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, examining how this phrase reflects his personal attitude and patterns of social behavior. Mendokusai, commonly found in Japanese youth language, conveys meanings such as “bothersome,” “annoying,” or “too much trouble,” and is often associated with a passive or indifferent tone. Adopting a pragmatics and sociolinguistics framework, this research analyzes the function of the expression within the character’s dialogue and its role in shaping Nagi’s identity as a so-called “lazy genius.” Employing a descriptive qualitative method, the study closely examines selected scenes in which Nagi uses mendokusai across different social and emotional contexts. The findings suggest that Nagi’s repeated use of the phrase is not merely habitual but a deliberate linguistic strategy that highlights his aversion to social expectations, preference for simplicity, and effortless self-assurance. This research demonstrates how the recurrence of a single expression can serve as a significant marker of character identity and behavior, especially in contemporary portrayals of Japanese youth.

Domestic violence is a human rights violation that still occurs frequently in Indonesia, despite being regulated in Law No. 23/2004 on the Elimination of Domestic Violence. Many victims, especially women, choose to resolve domestic violence cases peacefully due to various factors such as social pressure, economic dependence, and community stigma. This research aims to analyze the factors behind the victim's decision to choose an amicable settlement and evaluate the mechanism from a victimology perspective. The research methodology uses an empirical juridical approach with primary data collection through interviews with victims of domestic violence in Serang City and secondary data from legal documents and related literature. The results show that the decision to reconcile is influenced by the presence of children in the household, economic independence, fear, and family or other people. In addition, efforts that can be made to ensure the prevention of recurrence of domestic violence are with temporary protection regulated in Article 16 of the PKDRT Law. The contribution of this research lies in an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of peaceful settlements in domestic violence cases and victimology-based policy recommendations to improve victim protection. This research also encourages the application of a restorative justice approach that favors the psychosocial needs of victims and the prevention of repeated violence.

The concept of restorative justice is being explored as an alternative approach to resolving conservation violations caused by ignorance, as demonstrated in the I Nyoman Sukena case in Indonesia. This research aims to examine the potential of restorative justice to deal with such cases more humanely and effectively. A normative juridical method was used, focusing on legal regulations and case analysis relating to wildlife conservation. The results show that restorative justice, which emphasizes dialogue and education, can prevent recurrence and foster public awareness of protected species without imposing strict criminal sanctions. This approach, which is in line with Indonesian values, can reduce the burden on the judiciary and support conservation goals.

Corporate crime within PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) Palu Branch reflects the vulnerability of state-owned financial institutions to practices of abuse of authority and violation of the law by internal elements. This case caused state losses and damaged public trust. This research aims to analyze the criminal sanctions and obstacles faced by law enforcement officials in cracking down on corporate crime, as well as formulating solutions for handling it. This research uses a normative juridical approach with the support of empirical data from cases in the Palu District Attorney's Office. The results show that criminal sanctions against individual perpetrators have been applied, but have not yet touched on aspects of institutional corporate responsibility. The main obstacles in law enforcement include limited evidence, the complexity of the organizational structure, the apparatus' lack of understanding of corporate law, and external pressures that interfere with the independence of the investigation. Suggestions include the need to increase the capacity of investigators in forensic audit and corporate law, strengthening the internal monitoring and whistleblowing system at PNM, and collaboration between law enforcement agencies. Thus, law enforcement against corporate crime can be carried out more effectively, fairly, and able to prevent the recurrence of similar crimes in the future.

Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy, with a steadily increasing incidence rate. Although the overall survival rate is relatively high, the risk of recurrence after definitive treatment such as Radioactive Iodine (RAI) therapy remains a significant clinical challenge. Predicting recurrence risk is crucial for optimizing monitoring strategies and interventions. With advances in technology, machine learning (ML) approaches are increasingly utilized to support medical predictions, including the recurrence of thyroid cancer. This study aims to evaluate the performance of four classification algorithms—Logistic Regression, XGBClassifier, Random Forest Classifier, and Voting Classifier—in predicting thyroid cancer recurrence using the Thyroid Cancer Recurrence After RAI Therapy dataset, which consists of 383 patient records and 13 key clinical attributes. The evaluation was conducted using accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, and area under the curve (AUC) metrics. The results show that the XGBClassifier is the best-performing model with an accuracy of 97.4% and an AUC of 0.95, demonstrating superior performance in handling the minority class. This research is expected to contribute to the development of more effective machine learning–based clinical decision support systems for predicting thyroid cancer recurrence after therapy.

The phenomenon of victim blaming remains a serious issue in various cases of violence, including family conflicts. Children who experience physical, psychological, or neglect-related abuse often face not only violence but also social stigma that blames them for their circumstances. From a victimology perspective, victim blaming against children in family conflicts occurs due to factors such as patriarchal culture, power imbalances within the family, and a lack of legal awareness regarding children's rights. This study employs a normative juridical method with a qualitative approach to examine the phenomenon of victim blaming against children in family conflicts based on victimology theory. The findings reveal that victim blaming in family conflicts manifests in various forms, including justification of violence against children, minimization of the harm caused, and denial of the perpetrator's role. The psychological and social impacts of this phenomenon are extensive, leading to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and difficulties in forming healthy social relationships. To address this issue, active involvement from families, educational institutions, and child protection organizations is crucial in providing education and advocacy for children's rights. Additionally, victimology perspectives can be utilized to develop policies that support victims, prevent the recurrence of family violence, and minimize the practice of victim blaming against children.

Approximately 35.4% of the Asian population suffers from Tinea corporis, a superficial dermatophyte fungal infection that attacks hairless skin such as the face, arms, and legs. This dermatophyte causes symptoms in the form of circular lesions with active red and scaly edges and a calmer center. This case involved a 12-year-old girl who came to the Dermatology and Venereology Polyclinic of Fauziah Bireun Hospital with complaints of reddish spots on her body that had lasted for eight months. The lesions were accompanied by itching, especially when sweating or in hot conditions, but improved after bathing. The clinical diagnosis showed Tinea corporis. The therapy given was 2% ketoconazole cream applied twice a day and systemic treatment with 200 mg itraconazole and 10 mg cetirizine. This management aims to overcome fungal infections, reduce symptoms, and prevent recurrence. Patient education regarding personal hygiene and prevention of skin moisture is an important part of therapy.

Eradication of corruption in Indonesia has been made maximum efforts, but the reality shows that the number of corruption cases continues to increase. This situation is caused by the obstacles encountered in efforts to prevent and eradicate corruption. In its development, corruption in Indonesia is no longer a monopoly of bureaucrats but has also involved actors in the private sector. For example, corruption can be committed by corporations, either directly or through the actions of people acting on behalf of or for the interests of the corporation. The method used is the normative juridical method, a legal research method that relies on the study of primary legal materials, such as laws, legal theories, and legal concepts. This method is analytical and examines the legal norms applicable in laws and regulations. Enforcement of criminal law against corporations in corruption cases is an important aspect in efforts to eradicate corruption in Indonesia. Corporations are responsible for actions taken in their interests. Sanctions imposed on corporations, either in the form of fines or administrative sanctions, are expected to provide a deterrent effect and prevent the recurrence of corruption. Criminal law enforcement against corporations in corruption cases faces various complex and diverse obstacles. These obstacles include the complexity of the corporate organizational structure, difficulty in providing evidence, transfer of responsibility, lack of clear regulations, minimal sanctions imposed.

Background: Hernia is a common surgical problem in children. Usually it requires surgical intervention and one complication of hernial surgery is recurrence of the hernia. Aim of study: To identify the predictive risk factors for recurrence of the hernia and make efforts to avoid the recurrence. Patient and methods: This is a prospective study conducted in Baquba teaching hospital for the period from the 1st of Jan. 2020 to the thirty of June 2024, included (188) cases. Open Herniotomy done for all of them. 163 patients (86.7%) were male and 25 patients (13.2%) female. 104 (55.3%) cases in right side and 82 case (43.6%) in left side and only (2) patients (1.06%) have bilateral inguinal hernia. Result: The age of the patient range from one month up to (14) years. Mean age was (3.12) years. Follow up period for one year for all patients to detect the recurrence. 7 patients (3.7%) develop recurrent hernia. 3 patients less than one year, 3 patients from 6-10 years and one patient is more than 11 years. 18 (9.57%) have thin sac and 3 (16.6%)of them develop hernia while those with normal wall thickness only one patient (0.58%) develop hernia. 15 patients (7.79%) have wide neck sac more than 1.5cm 2 (13.3%)of them develop hernia and only one patient (0.57%) with narrow sac neck less than 1.5cm develop hernia. Conclusion: Thin wall hernia sac and wide neck hernia sac more than 1.5cm are more predictive risk factors for developing recurrent inguinal hernia in children.

Dental caries is one of the most common dental health problems worldwide, caused by bacterial activity in the mouth, notably Streptococcus mutans. This bacterium plays a crucial role in tooth demineralization, ultimately leading to tooth decay. The management of dental caries is typically performed through medical procedures, such as dental fillings; however, this method does not prevent the recurrence of caries. One alternative that has gained attention is the use of herbal plants. This article explores using herbal plants as an alternative inhibitor of Streptococcus mutans bacteria in treating dental caries. The writing of this article employs a narrative analysis approach by collecting secondary data from various previous studies. The exploration results show that 33 herbal plants are used as therapies for addressing dental caries, with five plants being the most commonly used: betel leaf, Lantana camara, lime, celery, and ginger. Using herbal plants to inhibit Streptococcus mutans offers promising potential for developing more natural, safe, and affordable treatment methods.    

Blood pressure that is higher than normal is known as hypertension. This is a disease to be wary of because it has no signs and symptoms. Recurrence experienced by a person more than once with characteristics that occur frequently and are usually unpleasant. Several factors that influence compliance with treatment, family history, stress, diet compliance. This research aims to identify factors that play a role in the occurrence of relapse in hypertension patients. This research uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive method, which aims to describe the phenomenon in a certain population. Data were collected through the MMAS-8, PSS, and DASH questionnaires from 140 respondents selected using purposive sampling techniques. Based on the results of research from 140 respondents suffer from hypertension, it can concluded that majority were 57 people (40.7%), 76 people were female (54.3%), 137 people were married (97.9%), 53 people had a high school education level. people (37.9%), the longest duration of suffering from hypertension is 1-5 years as many as 62 people (44.3%), the occupation of respondents who work is 86 (61.4%), genetics and family history are the most many families, 88 people (62.9%), 79 people (56.4%) were moderately compliant with medication, 105 people were moderately stressed (75.0%), and 132 people were compliant with diet (94.3%). The results of this research revealed that a number of factors that contribute to recurrence in hypertensive patients include age, gender, marital status, education level, duration of illness, family history, compliance with treatment, stress levels, and compliance with diet.

Background: The frequency of hypertension continues to increase in line with the low compliance of hypertension sufferers in carrying out their treatment, one of which is a hypertension diet. Family support plays a crucial role in increasing self-confidence, motivation, and life satisfaction of hypertension sufferers. Family involvement in health education programs helps patients with their needs met, understanding when to seek medical help, and support for treatment compliance, which can prevent recurrence and serious complications due to hypertension. In addition, compliance with a hypertension diet is very important to keep blood pressure stable. A good understanding of the benefits of diet and the role of family and health workers in providing support can increase diet compliance. Conversely, low understanding can reduce awareness of the importance of diet, potentially causing ongoing complications. Therefore, hypertension management strategies must involve family support and education about the right diet to achieve optimal health outcomes. This study was conducted to analyze the Relationship Between Family Support and Diet Compliance in the Elderly in Controlling Hypertension at the Kedungmundu Health Center. Methods: This study uses a quantitative method with a correlational approach. Data were collected through demographic questionnaires, family support, and hypertension diet compliance, with a study sample consisting of 90 people using random sampling techniques. Somers' D test was chosen as the statistical analysis method for this research data. Results: Based on the study, it was found that some respondents received quite good family support, with a total of 57 people (63.3%) and were quite compliant with dietary compliance as many as 57 people (63.3%). The results of the Somers' D test showed that the significance value of p = 0.000 <α (0.05), so H0 was rejected. Conclusion: Based on the data analysis, the conclusion obtained is that there is a relationship between family support and dietary compliance in the elderly in controlling hypertension at the Kedungmundu Health Center, Semarang City.

Misconduct is an act that violates applicable legal provisions and contravenes professional norms. In the context of banking, violations of financial discipline and professional standards can have a serious impact on the financial stability and reputation of the institution. This research analyzes violations of financial discipline law committed by employees in lending at Bank BRI, based on a case study of Decision No. 10/G/2013/PHI/PN.KPG. These violations included non-compliance with lending procedures, abuse of authority, and violation of professional ethical standards set by the bank. This research uses a normative juridical approach, which focuses on the study of applicable legal norms through the analysis of legal documents and related literature. In its decision, the panel of judges considered evidence and witness testimony that showed negligence and non-compliance by the Account Officer. The implementation of sanctions for these violations is expected to provide a deterrent effect and improve compliance with financial discipline and professional standards. The study also identifies the steps taken by Bank BRI to improve its supervisory system and training for employees to prevent the recurrence of similar violations in the future. This study makes an important contribution to understanding the dynamics of financial discipline law violations in the banking sector and the remedial measures that need to be taken.

The elderly who live in social institutions are more at risk of depression than the elderly who live with their families. Because the elderly have no place to complain. Depression is often overlooked and triggers suicide. Generally, depression is given pharmacological therapy, namely anti-depressant drugs. However, these drugs have side effects and if not consumed regularly, they will cause symptoms of recurrence. For this reason, non-pharmacological therapy is needed to reduce depression, namely music therapy. Music can increase serotonin which causes feelings of happiness. The purpose of this literature review is to explain the effect of music therapy on reducing depression levels in the elderly living in social institutions based on the literature sources of related scientific research journals. The method used was a search for articles on Google Scholar using the keywords music therapy, elderly, depression, and social homes. Then the articles were selected using PRISMA. Then the data obtained were systematically organized and discussed. Music therapy is effective for reducing depression in the elderly in social institutions. There are no restrictions in doing music therapy, so this therapy can be applied to all patients.