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Muscle pain is a common muscle pain experienced by people. Actually, there are household spices that can be used to reduce muscle pain, including ginger, turmeric, galangal, and pepper, etc., therefore the community service activity team aims to provide education about the benefits of Household Spices to Relieve Muscle Pain. The activity method is by means of education and introduction of Household Spices to Relieve Muscle Pain, the activity was carried out on Elementary and Middle School Teachers of the Ummul Quro Al-Hamidiyah Foundation Jl. Kyai Muara Ogan Kertapati Palembang Mosque, totaling 15 people on December 19, 2024. The results of the activity stated that the teachers understood the Utilization of Household Spices to Relieve Muscle Pain.

This research analyzes the domestic problems raised in the novel Hanum & Rangga: Faith & the City using the perspective of Freud's theory. This novel depicts various conflicts that married couples often face, especially regarding gender roles, Islamic values, and the dynamics of a pluralist society. The background of the story shows the clash between personal ambition and household obligations experienced by the main characters, Hanum and Rangga, in the context of modern life in New York. This research aims to identify the internal and external conflicts faced by the main characters and understand the self-defense mechanisms used to overcome these problems. The method used is text analysis with a psychoanalytic approach to explore the psychological dynamics of the characters, including aspects of the id, ego and superego, in dealing with domestic conflict. Research findings show that the problems faced reflect the realities of modern domestic relationships, with a focus on the challenges of maintaining a balance between personal, professional and spiritual life. This research makes an important contribution in understanding how literary works can be a medium for reflection on the complexity of family relationships, as well as highlighting the relevance of Islamic values ​​in building harmonious households in the midst of globalization.  

This research analyzes the domestic problems raised in the novel Hanum & Rangga: Faith & the City using the perspective of Freud's theory. This novel depicts various conflicts that married couples often face, especially regarding gender roles, Islamic values, and the dynamics of a pluralist society. The background of the story shows the clash between personal ambition and household obligations experienced by the main characters, Hanum and Rangga, in the context of modern life in New York. This research aims to identify the internal and external conflicts faced by the main characters and understand the self-defense mechanisms used to overcome these problems. The method used is text analysis with a psychoanalytic approach to explore the psychological dynamics of the characters, including aspects of the id, ego and superego, in dealing with domestic conflict. Research findings show that the problems faced reflect the realities of modern domestic relationships, with a focus on the challenges of maintaining a balance between personal, professional and spiritual life. This research makes an important contribution in understanding how literary works can be a medium for reflection on the complexity of family relationships, as well as highlighting the relevance of Islamic values ​​in building harmonious households in the midst of globalization.  

Marriage is not only about forming a family that occurs because of the union of a man and a woman, but marriage is an innate bond between a man and a woman as husband and wife with the aim of forming a happy and eternal family (household) based on the One Godhead. It is a problem if marriage is the desire of each prospective couple but is hindered due to religious differences, In practice interfaith marriage is not a new thing and has caused many pros and cons in the community. This paper aims to find out the legal postulates of interfaith marriage both in terms of Islamic law and positive law in Indonesia. Using juridical-normative legal research methods, this article will review these contradictions. The results of the study show that interfaith marriage, both in terms of Islamic law and positive law, is prohibited.

Education on the Concept of Waste Bank, Green Economy, and Circulating Money to the Community is carried out in order to understand how its application becomes a household income opportunity, for example by becoming a new source of income from saving household waste that has been applied so that it is able to read the economic and environmental problems that occur. How the impact of the Waste Bank on income from household waste. Which is related to improving household welfare through community knowledge / understanding related to Waste Bank, Green Economy, and Circulating Money. From this community service, the results show that with the existence of the Waste Bank, the application of the Green Economy concept can be seen from the collection of household waste easily collected at the Waste Bank, the community becomes a customer, has savings, withdraws money, then continues consumption shopping from the money, which means there is buying and selling activity in the market because there is money circulating in the community. This affects economic activity in the Medan Belawan sub-district.

Literature provides a wide scope of meaning for its readers, including in assessing the role of women as wives, which can be seen as good or bad depending on the author's point of view. In one of the hadiths narrated by Bukhari, women are described as having responsibility for the affairs of their husbands and children in the household. However, in the novel "Hanum and Rangga: Faith and The City," there is ambiguity regarding the views between the characters Rangga and Hanum regarding whether Hanum really meets the ideal criteria as a wife. This study aims to examine feminism and deconstruction of the image of women in the character Hanum. The method used is literature with a feminist and deconstruction approach. The results of the study reveal that Hanum is described as a wife who works without permission from her husband, setting aside her domestic role for her personal interests, while Rangga acts as a barrier to Hanum's dreams.

Marriage is a physical and spiritual bond between a man and a woman, aimed at forming a happy and lasting family. In marriage, property plays a crucial role and is legally classified as either joint property or personal property, as regulated in Law No. 1 of 1974 and the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI). However, property ownership often becomes a source of conflict, sometimes leading to divorce.The legal status of property after divorce depends on the applicable legal framework, whether Islamic law, customary law, or the Civil Code (KUHPerdata). To prevent disputes, couples may establish a prenuptial agreement to regulate property ownership and division. This study employs a normative juridical method by analyzing primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials. The research aims to provide an understanding of the legal status of property in marriage and the importance of prenuptial agreements in avoiding conflicts and ensuring a harmonious household.

Diaconal ministry is one form of church service that embodies the love of Christ in serving others. However, in practice, this ministry is often carried out in a charitable manner and has yet to fully address comprehensive and sustainable empowerment of the congregation. This study is driven by the urgent need to develop a diaconal service that not only provides temporary assistance but also effectively enhances the socio-economic independence of the congregation, particularly within the context of Gereja Isa Almasih Pringgading, where some Christian members face economic challenges due to limited access, resources, and institutional church support. The objective of this study is to analyze and describe the role of the Church Council in developing reformative and sustainable empowerment-based diaconal ministry. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews with Church Council members and service recipients, direct observations of diaconal activities, and documentation of church archives and social service reports. Data were analyzed thematically to identify patterns of service, empowerment strategies, and socio-economic impacts on the congregation. The study's findings reveal that the Church Council plays a strategic role in transforming diaconal ministry from mere charitable assistance into a structured empowerment program. Successfully implemented programs include entrepreneurial skills training, micro-business mentoring for congregation members, internal church cooperative development, and the establishment of local economic partnership networks. The impacts of these programs are reflected in increased household incomes, improved economic independence for some members, and strengthened social solidarity within the congregation. This study produces a conceptual model of empowerment-based diaconal ministry that can be replicated by other local churches to sustainably enhance congregational welfare.

Stunting is a chronic malnutrition problem that has a serious impact on child growth and development. This article examines the role of families in providing healthy and nutritious food to prevent stunting in infants. Through literature reviews, case studies, and real-world conditions, it was found that the availability of nutritious food in households, good feeding practices, and mothers' knowledge of nutrition significantly influence children's nutritional status. This article suggests the importance of integrated interventions, including nutrition education for mothers, the provision of nutritious complementary foods, and social support for families, to increase the consumption of nutritious foods in infants and prevent stunting.

The purpose of this activity is to encourage increased household management skills in household waste processing in Kaliprau Village, Ulujami District, Pemalang Regency. The objectives are: 1) Increasing community/household knowledge about management, especially household/home waste processing; 2) Developing home business skills in household waste processing so that it grows into one of the drivers (centers) of family economic movement. The results of this activity: 1) Increasing knowledge, understanding and skills for household industry groups, especially in the utilization of household waste and making compost with household waste as raw materials; 2) Identified problems and potentials that can be developed to support the development of home businesses through entrepreneurship groups; 3) Identified plans (strategies) for increasing the capacity of entrepreneurship groups that will help develop, plan and utilize local potential management.

Access to adequate sanitation services and safe drinking water is a fundamental need that influences public health and sustainable development. This study analyzes the percentage of households in Gorontalo Utara Regency with access to adequate sanitation and safe drinking water from 2021 to 2023, linking it to WHO health standards. The results show an increase in access to adequate sanitation from 79.03% in 2021 to 81.80% in 2022, although there was a slight decline to 81.37% in 2023. Meanwhile, access to safe drinking water showed a more positive trend, rising from 86.23% in 2021 to 90.14% in 2023. This improvement reflects the success of government programs in enhancing basic infrastructure and raising community awareness. However, challenges remain in reaching approximately 10% of households still lacking access, particularly in remote areas. According to WHO, access to adequate sanitation and safe drinking water significantly reduces the risk of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid. This study highlights the importance of sustainable approaches to improving service coverage, such as developing inclusive infrastructure, educating communities on the importance of clean and healthy living behaviors, and strengthening the role of local institutions. In conclusion, although Gorontalo Utara has made significant progress, sustained efforts are needed to achieve universal access to sanitation and safe drinking water, as mandated by the SDGs.

Extension on Fish Cultivation in Buckets (Budikdamber) to groups of housewives aims to increase understanding, skills and independence in managing local resources to support family food security. This activity was carried out in Huangobotu Village, Dungingi District, Gorontalo City, using lecture, discussion and live demonstration methods. The material presented includes efficient fish cultivation techniques using buckets as a medium, as well as integration with plants as an integrated agricultural system. The results of the activity showed that participants had high enthusiasm in adopting this simple technology. In addition, they can manage fish and plant cultivation independently in the household environment, which can increase the fulfillment of family food needs. However, several challenges arise regarding water management and selecting appropriate fish feed. This program shows great potential in increasing food security, especially for housewives in urban areas with limited land. The long-term success of this program requires ongoing support in technical aspects and solving problems that arise during the implementation of Budikdamber. Through this program, it is hoped that a community will be created that is more independent in meeting the nutritional needs of the family, as well as playing a role in realizing family-based food security.

Currently we have entered the era of digitalization or what is called the modern era. Technology is developing rapidly, especially in the field of online buying and selling that It makes it easier to access all the necessities of life. In Indonesia, there are many online sales and purchase applications, one of which is the Shopee application which provides various kinds of life needs ranging from food, clothes, household appliances and even tertiary needs (cars, motorcycles, and so on). Where shopee also provides various ways to pay, from on-site payment (COD system) when the goods are in the hands of the buyer, bank transfers, shopeepay transfers and even provides spaylater payments where this payment is made without having to pay immediately for the goods purchased or also called a credit system which of course is based on the terms and conditions that apply in the spaylater system. This research uses qualitative data, obtained from literature from various sources. The sources used are processed from the analysis of various journals, articles, reports and information related to the review of muamalah fiqh on the case of online purchases with credit system payments offered by Shopee through the "spaylater" feature.

The innovation of home food gardening aims to improve public health by providing access to healthy, nutritious, and diverse food independently. The background of this article is the need for sustainable solutions to address malnutrition, dependency on chemically-treated food, and low public awareness of healthy living habits. This article employs a literature review method to analyze various relevant sources regarding the role of home food gardens in supporting community health. The discussion focuses on the benefits of home food gardening in providing organic food, reducing household expenses, and raising awareness of healthy lifestyle practices. The findings reveal that this innovation enhances access to nutritious food, improves environmental quality, and empowers communities sustainably. Thus, home food gardening serves as an effective strategy to improve public health across different regions.  

The use of natural gas to replace liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a strategic step to reduce dependence on imported energy and support a sustainable energy transition. The purpose of this study is to analyze the possibilities, challenges, and impacts of using natural gas as a source of household energy in Indonesia. The research method used is a qualitative approach that collects primary data through questionnaires and interviews with household users and secondary data from related magazines. The results of the study indicate that Indonesia has great potential in meeting energy needs because it is rich in natural gas reserves. From an economic perspective, the use of natural gas is cheaper than liquefied gas, especially in the long term. However, the main challenges are limited distribution infrastructure, lack of public awareness of the benefits of natural gas, and the need for regulations to support the implementation of this energy transition. The results are positive impacts such as reduced CO2 emissions, increased energy efficiency and savings in foreign exchange. In summary, the use of natural gas as a substitute for LPG is feasible, but requires strategic steps such as expanding natural gas infrastructure, educating the public, and strengthening the regulatory framework. This study recommends that the government, energy companies, and the community work together to ensure an effective and sustainable energy transition.

This research aims to see how much influence the government has on FDI and household consumption expenditure on economic growth in West Nusa Tenggara. This research uses two independent variables, namely FDI and household consumption expenditure, and one dependent variable, namely economic growth. This research uses a Six year time span from 2018-2023. The results of this study show that FDI has a positive and insignificant effect on economic growth and household consumption expenditure has a positive and significant effect on economic growth.

Stunting is a major health problem in Indonesia which affects physical, cognitive growth and future disease risk. This study aims to analyze the effect of drinking water source quality on the prevalence of stunting in Gorontalo Province. The research is a quantitative research. The source of data in this study is secondary data with a target number of 208,303 households who are couples of childbearing age, pregnant women, and families with children 0-59 months in Gorontalo Province. Analysis result showed that there is a significant influence between drinking inadequate water and the risk of stunting with a sig value. 0.003, and the value of R = 0.956 and R² = 0.913, which means that 91.3% of the drinking water variable affects the level of stunting risk.  Inadequate water increases the risk of infections such as diarrhea, which inhibits the absorption of nutrients. Providing clean water should be a priority to reduce stunting. However, this intervention needs to be complemented by improved sanitation, community education, and improved child nutrition. This study is expected to be the basis of strategic policies to reduce the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia.

PKK organization, comprised of women (wives as husbands' companions), plays a strategic role in household management, including influencing the behavior of their husbands. The objective of this writing is to analyze the role of PKK members in preventing the abuse of power by husbands. A qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytic method is capable of integrating the theory of the welfare state and the concept of abuse of power in public services. The method used in this community service is a participatory method through Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The research results show that PKK has a strategic position in preventing abuse of power through four main functions: monitoring government programs at the grassroots level, empowering the community through education and socialization, mediating between the community and government, and strengthening good governance. The effectiveness of the PKK role is supported by an organizational structure that extends to the RT/RW level and a strong social network in the community. This research recommends the importance of strengthening the capacity of PKK cadres, developing an integrated reporting system, and increasing coordination with formal supervisory bodies. PKK not only plays a role in improving family welfare but also becomes a strategic partner for the government in preventing abuse of power, supporting the realization of clean governance and quality public services

The role of financial literacy is very important in improving family welfare, especially in managing household income and expenses. Housewives, as the main manager of family finances, need a deep understanding of how to manage finances wisely. This educational program is designed to provide and improve the understanding of housewives in Klambir 5 Medan city about financial literacy. The activity methods used in this service include the presentation of financial literacy material accompanied by relevant examples, conducting interactive discussions and questions and answers to participants, and providing recommendations for financial strategies in realizing household financial welfare. Then provide assistance, and evaluate financial management practices carried out by participants in Klambir 5 Medan City in managing their household finances. The results of the program showed a significant increase in the participants' ability to manage family budgets, saving habits, and reduction of consumptive debt. The researcher also proposes a sustainable empowerment model to strengthen the impact of the program in various communities.

Stunting is a condition where a child's body size is not appropriate for their age. The consequences of malnutrition, infection, and poor social life can have long-term impacts, such as depression, loss of cognitive and mental functions. The prevalence of stunting in the Tempino Health Center Working Area in 2023 was 2.63%. This study aims to determine the relationship between environmental sanitation and the incidence of stunting in the Tempino Community Health Center Working Area, Mestong District, Muaro Jambi Regency This type of quantitative research with a case control design. The population was 100 and the sample size was 66 respondents with a ratio of 1: 1 taken with the Total Sampling technique. There is a significant relationship between the physical quality of clean water (P-Value = 0.000; (OR) = 12.880), household wastewater disposal system (P-Value = 0.003; (OR) = 5.714), latrine building (P-Value = 0.003; (OR) = 5.333) with the incidence of stunting. There was no association between household waste bins (P-Value = 0.573 (OR) = 0.619 (0.203-1.892), hand washing with soap (P-Value = 0.240; OR) = 0.411) with the incidence of stunting among children under five.