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Uric acid or urine acid is a product of purine nucleic acid catabolism. Uric acid is produced from within the body (genetic) and from outside (food consumed). Uric acid is measured to assess purine metabolism abnormalities, to confirm the diagnosis and monitoring of treatment, and to detect abnormalities in kidney function. In this situation, the results of purine metabolism (uric acid) that should be excreted out of the body through the kidneys do not occur, so that uric acid in the blood will increase over time. Kidney failure disease kidney organ function has decreased so that eventually unable to work as a filter, dispose of body electrolytes, and maintain fluid and chemical balance in the blood or urine production. This study aims to determine uric acid levels and the percentage of uric acid levels that are outside the normal range and the relationship between hemodialysis time and uric acid levels in patients with kidney failure. The research method used is the descriptive method and the examination method uses the uricase enzymatic method. For data analysis using the SPSS Bivariate test program with Spearmen's Rank test with a sig value of 0.608 which was carried out on 32 samples of serum from hemodialysis patients at random. The results of this study showed that the average uric acid level was 7.1 mg/dL, while normal uric acid levels were 2.7 mg/dL, and the highest was 10.2 mg/dL. Uric acid levels that showed normal results were 12 respondents or 37.5% and increased results were 20 respondents or 62.5%. There is no relationship between the length of hemodialysis time and uric acid levels in patients with kidney failure.

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever is still one of the disease problems in Indonesia today. The first case of DHF in Indonesia itself occurred in 1986 in the city of Surabaya, this disease continues to increase and spread throughout Indonesia, which causes all parts of Indonesia to be at risk of being infected with this disease. Dengue fever or dengue fever is an infectious disease caused by the dengue virus and is transmitted through the bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. This disease is one type of health disorder that interferes with everyone's productivity and is one of the infectious diseases that often causes outbreaks and causes death. This study aims to determine the hematocrit value in dengue hemorrhagic fever patients and what percentage of the hematocrit value in dengue hemorrhagic fever patients is in accordance with the normal value standard with descriptive research methods and examination methods using a hematology analyzer. For data analysis using the SPSS program, the K Independent Samples Test with a sig value of 0.000 was carried out on 33 blood samples obtained from dengue hemorrhagic fever patients in a regional hospital 45 kunngan purposively. The results showed that there were differences in the hematocrit value in patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever. The results of the examination of the hematocrit value of dengue hemorrhagic fever patients showed an increase in the hematocrit value of 12 people with a percentage of 36.40%, a decrease of 6 people with a percentage result of 18.20% and for normal numbers as many as 15 people with a percentage result of 45.50 %

Pregnancy can cause the body to be very susceptible to low hemoglobin levels, which during pregnancy require sufficient iron for the body. If the body loses iron, anemia will occur, because the body requires the intake of foods that contain iron. Anemia itself where the value of the hemoglobin level is less than the normal value or below the normal value. So if a pregnant woman has a hemoglobin level below the normal value, she will be prone to anemia. The risk of anemia during pregnancy can occur in the fetus because it can affect the growth and development of the fetus and baby, as well as babies born prematurely or with reduced body weight. Dates are a fruit which contains many benefits for the body, one of which is to prevent anemia. The content of the date palm itself contains nutrients for the body such as protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamine, ribovalfin, nicotinic acid, and iron. To determine hemoglobin levels in pregnant women before and after giving dates. The research method used this time was preexperimental with a one-group pre-test post-test research design. While the examination using the cyanmethemoglobin method. The results of the study of hb levels before being given dates with an average result of 11.94 and after being given dates the average result was 12.65 which showed an increase in hb levels. Data analysis using the Paired Sample Test statistical test obtained the results of sig (2 tailed) of 0.207 or > 0.05. From the results of the statistical analysis of the Paired Sample Test, it can be said that Ho is accepted, which means that there is no significant effect on the administration of dates on hemoglobin levels before and after.  

Pulmonary TB is a major problem in the prevention and eradication of TB in the world. This study aims to determine the relationship between the role of the family and compliance with taking medication for elderly people suffering from pulmonary TB at the Adam Malik Haji Central General Hospital, Medan in 2021. This type of research is descriptive correlation with a cross sectional research design. The number of samples was 43 from April to June 2021. The research was conducted at RSUP. Human Rights at the MDR TB Polyclinic. Bivariate analysis used the chi-square test to determine the relationship between the role of the family and the role of nurses on medication compliance, while the multivariate analysis used medication compliance for elderly people suffering from multiple logistic pulmonary TB. Based on hypothesis testing using chi-square with a confidence level of 95%, it was found that there was a significant relationship between family role and medication adherence (p=0.01). There is a significant relationship between. Based on multivariate analysis, the variable that was most related to medication adherence in MDR TB sufferers was informational family support (p=0.01). The conclusion of this research is that there is a relationship between the supportive role of nurses and compliance with taking medication in TB sufferers.

Civic education plays an important role in shaping the morals and character of the nation's children, especially in the midst of the increasingly strong current of globalization. This article aims to explore the importance of civic education in the context of Jayapura City, by emphasizing the moral and ethical aspects that need to be instilled in the younger generation. Through literature review and data analysis, this article seeks to provide insight into how civic education can be a tool for building the morals of the nation's children in the era of globalization.

This research aims to analyze the understanding of the community of Hedam Village, Heram Sub-district, Jayapura City, regarding awareness of environmental care. Using qualitative as well as quantitative methods, the research explored data on community attitudes, knowledge, and actions in protecting the environment. The results showed that there is varying awareness among the community, as well as factors that influence environmental awareness. This research is expected to provide recommendations to increase environmental awareness in the community.

Preparedness is the key to safety. This shows that there is a need for an earthquake and tsunami disaster preparedness plan so that losses can be minimized. Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Preparedness education was provided on November 18 2021 at Bawakaraeng High School. The aim of this service is to provide education on earthquake and tsunami disaster preparedness provided by Lecturers and Students of the D3 Nursing Study Program, Makassar College of Health Sciences, which can provide benefits and refresh the knowledge of Bawakaraeng High School children in dealing with earthquake and tsunami disasters. The method used was lecture and question and answer with 50 participants (i) level II (Class XI). The results of the activity showed that there was an increase in knowledge after the education was carried out, namely 96%, so it is hoped that when an emergency disaster occurs students will be ready and understand the things that must be done.

Breast cancer is the first cancer in Indonesia and is one of the first contributors to death caused by cancer. Breast cancer reached 68,858 cases out of a total of 396,914 new cases in Indonesia. Unfortunately, around 70% of cases are detected too late and are at an advanced stage. The impact for Indonesia is of course not only an economic double burden but also the level of public health. Therefore, there is a need for pro-active efforts by academics to help reduce breast cancer cases. One way is through health promotion by educating people about the dangers of breast cancer. Group counseling method. Counseling participants with a population of 35 people. The media used were power points and leaflets, which lasted approximately 50 minutes. The results of community service show that after education, 77.5% of people can answer questions about breast cancer well. And there is enthusiasm in asking questions in detail. Counseling participants can understand and increase their insight into the dangers of breast cancer. Counseling can be done at a later time.

Background: Smoking is a habit is detrimental to health. Cigarettes are known to contain many poisons ad harmful chemicals that can cause various diseases such as heart disease, stroke and cancer. At present Indonesia is still the third country with the most active smokers in the world. This atudy aims to determine smoking behavior in adolescent in Ketintang Village, Surabaya City. Method: This type of research is quantitative, with a cross sectional approach. The total population is 206 respondents. The sample was taken by accidental sampling. This instrument uses a questionnaire. The Data was analysed by using chi square statistical test with significance level ? ? 0.05. Results: The results showed predisposed factors knowledge (? = 0,019),  behavior (? = 0,000), and perception (? = 0.000). Conclusion: The implication of this study is that the society and parents are expected to guide and pay more attention to adolescent relationships. provide information about the dangers of smoking for himself and those around him.  

Background: Social and emotional development of young children is affected by many stimulating factors, and one of those factors is early childhood education however, not all preschool children have the opportunity to attend early childhood education. This study was aimed at comparing children’s social and emotional development of those who attend and do not attend early childhood education. Method: This comparative study was carried out using cross sectional approach among 72 participants divided into 2 groups: 36 participants who attend early childhood education and 36 participants who do not attend early childhood education. Consecutive sampling technique was applied to select samples. Results: Non-parametric statistical test employed was Mann Whitney test, whose comparison value of children attending and not attending early childhood education was Pvalue 0.000; the emotional comparison value was Pvalue 0.040, so it can be concluded that there were differences in social and emotional development between children who attend early childhood education and those who do not attend early childhood education. Conclusion: Early childhood education can help stimulate development on children. Parents should pay more attention to their children’s social and emotional development, whereas if parents cannot be the medium to support children’s social and emotional development, they should engage their children to early childhood education.         

Remote temperature monitoring is needed in hazardous area conditions or fast data retrieval is needed without being limited by distance. This condition can be overcome by monitoring and measuring the temperature from a remote location using internet technology that is currently developing, namely the Internet of things. There are many implementations of remote temperature monitoring systems, but the measurement results of these sensors sometimes have very significant differences even for measuring the temperature of the same object. This study aims to analyze the implementation of an effective and efficient remote temperature monitoring system. The temperature measurement process uses the LM35 and MLX 90614 sensors based on Internet of things technology using the Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol. After obtaining the results of temperature measurements using different sensors, the measurement results are analyzed and compared with standard temperature measuring instruments to obtain an effective and efficient implementation. Based on the analysis, the results of temperature measurements using the MLX 90614 sensor are effective and efficient sensors.

Main Objective: This study checks the different intersections of film and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and trial and error is needed to re-check the state of “new media” (NM). This study’s purpose is to identify of subversion of the creator duty, the media and instrument of creative activities, and the aesthetics subsequent from the identity of the developing Artificial Intelligence film. Background problem: AI is composed to take the film industry by the cyclone, its application helps streamline production practices, and its increasing work in film scripting and visuals convolutes the notion and function of creations and the aesthetics of NM. Novelty: By analyzing how three films were co-written with Artificial Intelligence arranged with “Foucault's theory” of the duty of the creator or producer, and the aesthetics and state of current NM, this research establishes an identity for the cinema form of Artificial Intelligence films. Research Method: This study uses a qualitative exploratory methodology to combine various perspectives that are developing on new media streams where this research is crossing 2 major areas in Film & Media, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Finding/Result: Patterns discovered as curated data sets reveal trends in cinematic narratives, opening the door for a more creative agency. Artificial Intelligence films transcend the boundaries of technological convergence, offering a more essential way to recognize the special behavior and opportunity of NM forms as self-reflective and demonstrating the versatility of film. Conclusion: This research makes Artificial Intelligence films an emerging media with a different tendency from the media and is directly related to its contribution. By involving the theorization of NM technology and its developmental tuff simultaneously, Artificial Intelligence films are presented as an inventive design of film in phrases of digital production, virtual placement, historical preoccupation, and producer duty.

Main Objective: This study reports an experiment to explore differences in player feedback caused by different storytelling methods of Japanese-style Role-playing Games (JRPG). Background problem: Narration is considered the soul of JRPG, and is a vital and irreplaceable role. Different ways of telling stories can bring different experience effects even though the essence of the story is the same. Stories are presented directly to players in dialogue form, much like a visual interactive novel. Non-linear storytelling can break down important parts and allow players to explore freely. Players can collect clues to get to the main plot. Also, most JRPGs use short films and sound effects to create a cinematic experience. Novelty: Based on all studies of game storytelling (linear and nonlinear), this study will compare player feedback on different storytelling methods to see which narrative can provide a better player experience. Research Method: Researchers categorize these three narratives as Visual Novels, Environmental Narratives, Visuals, Sounds, and Dialogues. This experiment combined all three of Caught in Trap's in-game narratives to investigate player preferences. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews with 21 players who were invited to play the game. Finding/Result: The research results show that the three ways of storytelling enrich the expression of game narratives. Both linear and nonlinear narratives have their advantages and disadvantages, and the best way to engage players is to interweave both narratives in the game. Conclusion: The experimental results show that the interweaving of three ways of storytelling can enrich the narrative form of games and guide game designers in improving game plots to engage players in JRPGs. Keywords: Storytelling-Method, JPRG, Game of Three Pillars

The purpose of this study is to produce a design to predict, analyze and determine the level of potential bankruptcy of a company using the Altman Z-Score method. Predictions are made by analyzing the financial statements of a company. The research approach used is a qualitative approach. Data analysis technique in this research is descriptive analysis technique. The results of the first phase of research are in the form of a review of bankruptcy prediction analysis using secondary data from banks in Indonesia that are already on the stock exchange and have branch offices in the city of Semarang, while the second year produces an information system design that has added value from the first year to the third year. testing the system that has been designed using actual financial statement data.

This study aims to identify and analyze the visualization of the expression of the main character of the droid, namely Kabasaran in the digital comic Nusantara Droid War using a visual language approach through the wimba 4 method (illustration). Visual analysis includes elements and principles of visual language by classifying Kabasaran character expressions based on the suitability of the form language method. The results of the analysis show the depiction of expressions, using detailed line drawings and thin shading on the eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth. The way of depiction in Kabasaran expression uses expressive depiction, distortion, and lines. Expressive drawing uses lines that give the effect of wrinkles between the eyes. Enlarged distortion depiction, used for the eyes, mouth, and teeth. Overall, the face is described as smooth, not many thick lines that give the impression of wrinkles or an old impression which is adapted to the character of Kabasaran in the comic, which is a small child.   Keywords: Expression Visualization, Visual Language, Form Language

Background: Patients with Chronic Renal Failure undergoing Hemodialysis (HD) have various health problems, one of which is skin manifestations. Dry skin is described in the majority of patients with Renal Failure and is suspected to be a significant pathogenic factor in pruritus and may increase itching intensity in CRF patients. It was found that 52% of patients who underwent HD had dry skin (xerosis). Dry skin that appears in CRF patients with hemodialysis is usually caused by atrophy of the sebaceous glands, impaired external secretory function, and impaired hydration of the stratum corneum. Purpose: to increase skin moisture in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis Methods: This community service is carried out by providing VCO and teaching massage stroking techniques. VCO is applied to the skin twice a day for 4 weeks followed by massage. Results: Of the 53 patients, 60.37% of patients experienced an increase in skin moisture, 16.98% of patients had a decrease in skin moisture levels and 22.64% could not be evaluated Conclusion: Routinely apply VCO twice a day for 4 weeks, experience an increase in the value of skin moisture. Meanwhile, in patients who did not apply regularly, there was a slight increase compared to patients who did not apply VCO at all. Oily skin and the smell of coconut oil are the reasons for patients not to routinely give VCO.

Background: Health services have the main objective of improving health and preventing disease with the community as the main target. WHO (World Health Organization) encourages all countries to develop health insurance for all their population (Universal Health Coverage).Purpose: This Community Service aims to increase knowledge about the dimensions of BPJS service quality with patient satisfaction in the work area of ??clinic Armina Regency. . Methods: This activity was carried out by distributing leaflets, conducting counseling and evaluating activities, the implementation of this activity was carried out in the work area of ??the clinicRegency on September 23 to September 25 with a total of 40 patients.   Results: In the implementation of the activities that we carried out, there was an increase in patient knowledge after counseling about the dimensions of BPJS service quality with patient satisfaction in the clinic Armina Regency, where the average before counseling was 45 percent, increasing to 80 percent after counseling. In addition, the patient also seemed enthusiastic during the counseling session, this can be seen from the patient's response in the question and answer session Conclusion: From the results of this service activity, there was an increase in patient knowledge about the dimensions of BPJS service quality with patient satisfaction in the work area of  clinic Armina.

Background: The main cause that resulted in the emergence of many victims due to the earthquake disaster was the lack of knowledge of community preparedness about disasters and the lack of community preparedness in anticipating the disaster. Purpose: This Community Service aims to increase knowledge about the preparedness of pregnant women in dealing with the earthquake and tsunami disaster in the work area of the Pasar Ikan Health Center in Bengkulu City. Methods: This activity was carried out by distributing leaflets, conducting counseling and evaluating activities, the implementation of this activity was carried out in the work area of the Bengkulu City Fish Market Health Center from November 25 to November 28, 2021 with a total of 24 pregnant women participating. Results: In the implementation of the activities that we carried out, there was an increase in the knowledge of pregnant women after the Preparedness education was carried out in the event of an earthquake and Tsunami. Where the average before the counseling was done was 45 percent, it increased to 80 percent after the counseling was done. In addition, pregnant women also seemed enthusiastic during the counseling session, this can be seen from the response of pregnant women in the question and answer session Conclusion: From the results of this service activity, there was an increase in knowledge of pregnant women about preparedness during disasters, especially earthquakes and tsunamis.    

Efforts to increase economic growth in Indonesia, the discourse that is often discussed is the use of the creative economy concept. In connection with the government's efforts to realize creative economic development and create halal products, the position of the government in increasing MSMEs is urgently needed. The purpose of this community service is to provide training on the latest insights to all parties involved in developing micro-enterprises through the creative economy. The method of implementing the activity consists of several stages. In the preparatory stage the team conducted a location survey, strengthening and determining target locations, and preparing socialization materials. In addition, participants participated in assistance in making halal products. The implementation stage of the program is in the form of lectures or outreach, tutorial activities, discussions and MSME training assistance. The material presented in the socialization is in the form of an introduction to the production process of halal products and provides direction in making halal labels. The results and outputs of the activities after the socialization was carried out, namely first, introducing the production process for halal products to the public, in this case the socialization team provided an understanding of how important the distribution of industrial potential is through the creative economy. Second, provide assistance in the form of making halal labels where at this stage the socialization team provides an understanding that in Islam products cannot contain harmful ingredients because they will have a negative impact on consumers and society.

This study aims to explain the application of ijarah Muntamlik (IMBT) financing to BMT Gumarang Akbar Ampenan Syariah as one of the Islamic financial institutions that has products based on the IMBT contract, and implements its strategy in accordance with sharia principles and provisions that apply in Indonesia, namely the DSN-MUI Fatwa No.27/DSN-MUI/III/2000 concerning Ijarah. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of the IMBT strategy is mostly in accordance with the implementation of the IMBT transactions, most of which are in accordance with the matters regulated in these provisions, although there are some things that are not in accordance with the DSN-MUI Fatwa. The discrepancy lies in the recognition of maintenance expenses carried out by the lessee (mustajir) while the burden should be the responsibility of the lessor (mujjir).