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The novel Sementara, Selamanya by Ika Natassa is a literary work that tells the story of the relationship between two husband and wife characters during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 which occurred in the city of Jakarta. Not only does it tell an interesting relationship between husband and wife, but this novel also provides a different perspective on the role of technology in helping to establish harmony between husband and wife, which requires them to be separated due to the ongoing pandemic. This paper aims to analyze the role of technology used in novel stories. The method used in this paper uses a hermeneutical approach. The results of research analysis using a hermeneutic approach provide a deeper interpretation of the technology in the novel. By using this approach, the research results provide a more in-depth picture of technology as well as the development of relationships and changes in traits between characters during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Contraceptive use is one of the variables that influences fertility. Contraception can be interpreted as an action that helps married couples to avoid unwanted pregnancies, get the birth they really want, regulate the interval between pregnancies, control the timing of pregnancy and relate to the age of husband and wife and determine the number of children in the family (Hasliana, 2020) Program targets KB is a couple of childbearing age (PUS) which is more focused on the group of women of childbearing age (WUS) who are in the age range of 20-35 years. Family planning services are carried out through the use or use of contraception (Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, 2015). Based on the comparison of the Chi-Square Calculation with the Chi-Square table, the results of the analysis obtained a Chi-Square Calculation of 47.0 while it is known that the Chi-Square Table value for α = 5% (0.05), db = 1 is 3,481. Because the Chi-Square Square Count > Chi-Square Table then Ho is rejected. From the analysis results, it is known that the Asymp.Sig value is 0.005, where this value is smaller than the value of α = 5% (0.05). Thus it was decided to reject Ho. This means that the conclusion is that there is a relationship between the use of implant contraception and weight gain in family planning acceptors at the Pardamean Community Health Center, Siantar Marihat District, Pematangsiantar City in 2023. Based on the initial survey conducted at the Pera clinic, there were 10 mothers who used contraceptive implants, of these 10 people, 6 people experienced weight gain and 4 people did not experience weight gain, so from here the researchers were interested in taking the title "Relationship with Use "Contraceptive Implant with Weight Gain in Women of Childbearing Age at the Pardamean Health Center, Siantar Marihat District, Pematangsiantar City in 2023."

The mutual influence relationship between literature and tourism occurs in creative inspiration and destination promotion. An interdisciplinary approach is needed to understand the contributions of both. Laskar Pelangi, by Andrea Hirata, is an example of literary success in promoting Bangka Belitung. This research aims to examine the tourism values in this novel and in the context of how literary works are able to increase the popularity of the destination. This research uses qualitative methods with a hermeneutical approach. The findings of this research conclude that the value of tourism in the novel Laskar Pelangi is reflected through natural beauty, cultural richness and emotional experiences. This has the potential to increase the popularity of tourist destinations, especially in Bangka Belitung.    

This research aims to determine the motivation of the main character to travel to Europe in the novel 2,578.0 KM by Ayu Nugraheni. This novel tells about the motivation of the two main characters who both have problems and divert these problems by going on a tour of Europe. This research method is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques using notes and reading novels which are the research object. Aspects such as internal conflict, relationships between characters, and story development are also considered to understand the motivation for the main character's trip to Europe in the context of the story. The results of the research describe the characters of Juni and Elio, as well as their motivation for traveling to Europe on the overall development of the story.    

This research is entitled Efforts to Inherit the Likurai Dance Tradition as a Form of Local Wisdom in Malacca Regency. The problems in this research are: 1) What are the values of Local Wisdom in the Likurai Dance in Malacca Regency?, 2) What are the Efforts to Inherit the Likurai Dance Tradition as a form of Local Wisdom in Malacca Regency? The aim of this research is to find out the values of local wisdom in the Likurai dance in Malacca Regency, and to find out efforts to inherit the Likurai dance tradition in Malacca Regency. The research method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive approach. Qualitative research. The results of the research show that the likurai dance is a dance that has long had a tradition of cutting off the heads of enemies so that when they returned from the battlefield, they always carried the enemy's head as a symbol of victory. However, after the independence era, the tradition of beheading was abolished, however the likurai dance is still being preserved today through efforts. The local wisdom values that exist in the people of Malacca Regency are strong evidence of the unity of the people of Malacca Regency so that they remain close in establishing relationships, especially for the sake of progress in preserving Malacca culture in the likurai dance. The process of passing on the Likurai dance tradition to the next generation has made this spirit of struggle continue to be developed so that what is instilled from Likurai continues to be visible to the faces of the new generation, not only as a form of dance but also the values contained in it.

Family is the first environment that has a deep influence on children. Therefore, whether directly or indirectly, the family will be the first place for a child to gain experience and education that can influence his development both physically and psychologically. Education for families, especially children, is a very important thing to pay attention to. Adolescence is a period in the span of human life. During this period, individuals will experience a transition from childhood to adulthood which is accompanied by changes in life. The changes that occur include biological, psychological, social and emotional aspects. This is in line with the opinion of Santrock (2007) who states that adolescence is a period of developmental transition between childhood and adulthood which involves biological, cognitive and socio-emotional changes. Sibling rivalry is a pattern of relationships between siblings that can have both positive and negative impacts. The positive impacts that emerge can be in the form of increased learning motivation, the emergence of affection and understanding between siblings. Meanwhile, the negative impact that appears is solitary behavior and crying. According to research conducted by McNerney. A., & Usner (2014) which was carried out at each life span between the ages of 0-5 years, 5-10 years, 10-15 years, 15-20 years, and 20-25 years obtained results showing that ages 10-15 year has the highest level of sibling rivalry. This is also supported by the opinion of Hurlock (2007) that adolescence is a phase full of conflict and conflict, including with siblings.

Contraception is all kinds of tools or methods used by one party or both parties to avoid or prevent pregnancy (Sety, 2014). Contraceptive methods have developed with all the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Contraceptive methods can be divided into two, namely long-term contraceptive methods (Longterm Contraceptive Method), which include these methods are lUD (Intra Uterine Device) or IUD (Intrauterine Contraceptive Device), Implants, Vasectomy and Tubectomy. Meanwhile, non-long-term methods (Non-Long Contraceptive Method) include injections, pills, vaginal contraception and condoms. Apart from that, there are also natural birth control methods that follow the pregnancy cycle (Susilowati and Prasetyo, 2015). A side effect of hormonal contraception is menstrual disorders. The main side effects of DMPA (Depot Medroxyprogesteron Acetate) contraception and implants are menstrual disorders in the form of amenorrhea, spotting, changes in the cycle, frequency, length of menstruation and the amount of blood lost. The side effects of a contraceptive method are a factor that needs to be considered in determining the decision regarding the continued use of a contraceptive method (Hartanto, 2013). There were 12 respondents (70.6%) of women of childbearing age who used implant-type hormonal contraceptives who experienced menstrual disorders, the average complaint of which was the absence of menstruation for > 3 months (amenorrhea) and 5 respondents (29.4%) who not experiencing menstrual disorders. There were no 1-month injection type hormonal contraceptives who experienced menstrual disorders, while there were 4 people who were disturbed (100%). There were 13 respondents (76.5%) of the 3-month injectable type of hormonal contraception, while 4 respondents (23.5%) did not experience menstrual disorders. Of the 38 respondents who used hormonal contraception who met the requirements, they were analyzed statistically using the Chi Square test which has been carried out, the result was a p value of 0.013 (p<0.05) which indicates that there is a relationship between the type of hormonal contraception and menstrual disorders

Family planning is an action that helps individuals or married couples to achieve certain objectives to avoid unwanted births, regulate the interval between pregnancies, control the timing and births in the husband and wife relationship and determine the number of children in the family. Family planning is an effort to space out or plan the number and spacing of pregnancies by using contraception (Manuaba, 2009). Contraception is an effort to prevent pregnancy. This effort can be temporary, it can also be permanent. Contraceptive use is one of the variables that influences fertility (Wiknjosastro, 2005). The main objective of the national family planning program is to meet public demand for quality family planning and reproductive health services, reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), as well as overcoming reproductive health problems in order to build quality small families (Arum, 2011) . This research was carried out at the Riska Dewi Art Midwife, Wampu District, Langkat Regency in 2023, which provides quality health services. Based on the results of the analysis, it was found that for the educational variable, mothers with elementary school education have no influence on users of non-hormonal contraceptives at a 95% confidence level and can only contribute 1%, mothers with junior high school education also have no influence on users of non-hormonal contraceptives. at a 95% confidence level and can only contribute 41%, while mothers with high school education have no influence on non-hormonal contraceptive users at a 95% confidence level and can only contribute 81%.

Teacher performance indicators can be the basis for planning teacher performance assessment, which includes teacher planning in learning activity programs, learning procedures, and learning assessment. Digital literacy is very important in the current digital era, because it allows individuals, especially teachers, to adapt and communicate effectively in various situations. aspects of life and career. Apart from that, teachers can also apply a servant leadership style, namely a leadership model that places service as the main priority. This research aims to determine efforts to improve teacher performance by strengthening variables related to teacher performance, namely Digital Literacy and Service Leadership. The research results concluded: 1) there is a positive and significant relationship between Digital Literacy and Performance; 2) there is a positive and significant relationship between Servant Leadership and Performance; 3) there is a positive and significant relationship between Digital Literacy and Servant Leadership together with Teacher Performance. This shows that strengthening digital literacy and servant leadership can improve teacher performance.

Immunization is an act of providing immunity to children against diseases that can be prevented by immunization before the age of 12 months, namely tuberculosis, polio, hepatitis B, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus and measles. Complete and regular basic immunization by receiving all types of basic immunization when children are less than 11 months old can reduce morbidity and mortality rates for toddlers by around 80-95%. Incomplete basic immunization, maximum can only provide 25-40% protection. The role of a mother in the immunization program is very important, because the use of health facilities by babies/children is related to factors that influence the mother. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between factors that influence mothers on basic immunization status in babies aged 12-24 months. This research uses a descriptive correlation design with a cross sectional approach. The number of samples in this study was 40 people. Sampling was taken using the total population. This research was conducted in Nauli Village, Sigumpar District, Toba Regency in 2023. The instrument in this research was a questionnaire. Data analysis used chi-square. From the research results, it was concluded that there was a significant relationship between maternal age with a value of p=0.001, education with a value of p=0.004, employment with a value of p=0.001, number of children with a value of p=0.000, and knowledge with a value of p=0.000 on basic immunization status . From this research, it is hoped that health workers will improve the quality of health services, health promotion efforts in the form of social support, namely improving the quality of health education, providing motivation in utilizing health services, especially immunization.

The main cause of the bleeding trimester is KET, abortion and molar pregnancy. KET occurs when products of conception implant, grow and develop beyond the normal endometrium. Genesis KET is the largest gynecological cases which is third in hospitals Bangkinang years 2019. There are some predisposing factor KET them are maternal age, maternal parity, KET Previous history and history of hormonal contraceptive use. The research objective was to determine the factors predisposing KET in space Bangkinang Obstetrics Hospital in 2019. Methode performed using analytical research with case control study design with a population of 314 mothers then retrieved a sample of 62 mothers who consisted of 31 mothers in the sample cases were taken using purposive sampling and 31 mothers as a control sample taken using systematic random sampling technique. The analysis used were univariate and bivariate using Chi Square test, it was found that four independent variables (age, parity, previous KET history and history of hormonal contraception has a significant relationship to the occurrence of KET for the value pvalue < a (0.05) . Hoped that staff health can provide antenatal care according to the standard so that if there is a sign of danger to the mother can be immediately detected.

Pregnancy is the intrauterine growth and development of the fetus starting from conception and ending until the start of labor. The length of pregnancy from ovulation to parturition is approximately 280 days (40 weeks), and no more than 300 days (43 weeks). Anxiety is a response to certain threatening situations and is a normal thing that occurs accompanying development, change, and in finding one's identity and the meaning of life. One way to deal with anxiety is non-pharmacological therapy, namely distraction techniques. This research uses a quasi-experimental research design with a One Group Pretest-Posttest Design research design. This research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of providing classical music therapy to reduce anxiety levels in pregnant women.That before classical music therapy was given a non-anxious level of anxiety, namely 9 respondents (16.7%), a moderate level of anxiety, namely 8 respondents (16.7%). Then, after being given classical music therapy, the majority of respondents had a non-anxious level of anxiety, namely 20 ( 66.7%) The level of mild anxiety was 10 respondents (33.3%). The pre-test and post-test show a significant relationship with the criteria for the level of anxiety of pregnant women with a p value = 0.000, <0.05 N = 30, so it can be concluded that there is a significant effect of effectiveness between classical.

This research aims to understand the level of competency of accounting staff at the Tarbiyah College of Science (STIT) Batu Bara, the quality of regional financial information, the role of accounting staff competency at the Tarbiyah College of Science (STIT) Batu Bara, and its impact on the competency of accounting staff. The research method used is Census with a qualitative and quantitative approach. The analysis tool used is simple regression. The research results show that the important role of accounting staff competencies such as a thorough understanding of financial accounting standards, proficiency in financial analysis, and technical proficiency in accounting information systems in maintaining the quality of regional financial data. This shows that there is a need to increase investment in developing the skills of accounting staff through training and continuous education to support the efficiency and effectiveness of financial management in the educational environment. It can be believed that this research can expand knowledge about the relationship between the quality of regional financial information and the ability of accounting staff, especially at the Tarbiyah College of Science (STIT) Batu Bara.  

Background: Dental caries is the most common disease found in the oral cavity together with periodontal disease, so it is a major problem for dental and oral health. This disease occurs due to demineralization of tooth surface tissue by organic acids derived from foods that contain sugar. Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship between tooth brushing health behavior and dental caries in school-age children at SDN Karang Sari Cianjur in 2022. This research is a chi-square study with a cross sectional study design with a total sample of 40 respondents. Results: 27 people who suffer from caries and 13 people do not suffer from caries. After conducting the chi-square test, the value of the diet is 0.001 <0.05, which means that health behavior and dental caries have a significant relationship. 

Cervical cancer generally affects women aged between 15 and 49 years. Globally in 2020, there were 19.2 million new cancer cases which caused nearly 10 million deaths, according to data from WHO. The WHO cancer profile also recorded around 604,127 cases of cervical cancer worldwide, where this incidence was the second largest in Asia with a percentage of 58.2%, or around 351,720 individuals affected by the disease. In Indonesia, based on data from Global Burden Cancer (GLOBCAN) described in the Indonesia Cancer Care Community (ICCC) article, cervical cancer is in second place in terms of the highest number of sufferers after breast cancer in women, with around 32,469 cases (17.2%) and the death rate was around 18,279 people (8.8%). Objective. Knowing the Relationship between Cervical Cancer Knowledge and Early Detection of Visual Inspection of Acetic Acid (IVA) in Women of Childbearing Age in Tawaang Barat Subdistrict, Manado City in 2023 Research Method. This research uses quantitative research with analytical survey methods and a cross-sectional approach. The sample in this study was women of childbearing age aged 25-49 years. The sample was taken using Cluster random sampling, obtaining a sample of 135 respondents. Data analysis used Chi square. Results. For sufficient knowledge, 53 people (39.3%), 78 people (57.8%) did not carry out early detection. The results of Chi square analysis for the relationship between knowledge of cervical cancer and early detection of VIA examination are p value (0.000) ˂α (0.05).

This academic study explores the issue of identity uncertainty and mistaken identities in William Shakespeare's well-known farce, "The Comedy of Errors," critically. The story, which centers on two pairs of identical twins who were split up at birth, presents a number of humorous and confusing situations that are sparked by misidentification. The research explores the relevance of misidentification, the function of irony in these situations, and the interpersonal tensions and relationships among characters through the use of text analysis and a qualitative technique. This research, which is grounded on Erikson's psychological developmental model and incorporates dramatic aspects, demonstrates the enduring influence of Shakespeare's unique language style in illustrating the complex nature of mistaken identity.

This research discusses the role of organizational communication in MPF Analog institutions in building relationships between other organizations with the aim of exploring the role that affects the success or failure of organizational communication in building relationships or relationships with other organizations. This research uses the literature review method (library research). The quotations in this paper are based on expert opinions and the results of previous research on organizational communication. This research provides insight into how organizational communication can be used as an effective tool for building relationships between organizations and identifies areas for improvement. It includes recommendations for improving communication strategies and the development of stronger inter-organizational interactions.

The success of a business unit depends on leadership, teamwork and employee performance. Leadership style and teamwork in leading is very influential and is a determining factor in the ups and downs of employee performance, therefore it is clear that every company needs an effective leadership style and perfect teamwork. The aim of this research is to simultaneously and partially determine the variables of leadership style and team work on employee performance at Kopsyah Raya Banda Madani Curug Branch. The type of data in this research is associative, namely research that asks about the relationship between two variables. The population in this study was all 14 employees. Data collection techniques include interviews with employees and distributing questionnaires to all employees. From the explanation above it can be concluded that the role of leadership and teamwork is important in achieving organizational goals, because in this case apart from depending on the reliability and ability of employees in operating, work units in an organization, leadership effectiveness and the influence and role of leadership are very necessary because in essence success An organization is determined by a good leadership style and teamwork so that it is developed within the organization to achieve organizational goals.

In a broken home family, parents have the responsibility to look after their children and should be able to give full affection so that the child feels as if he has never lost his father and mother. The method used in this study involved a literature review study by searching data on Google Scholar. The search then produces journals and articles that are in accordance with the issues discussed. In conducting the Assessment, we chose the ecomap technique because this technique can help understand the social environment and social conditions that affect individual life. Using an ecomap helps us see clients to understand their relationship with their social environment, as well as understand how this social environment can affect their lives. Intervention methods used to address clients with these problems include using counseling techniques. The purpose of this study is to prove the extent to which individual counseling therapy influences the behavior of broken home children. The end result of providing individual counseling services with behavioral techniques shows that it can have an impact on broken home female students. This can be seen from the significant differences in results before and after the provision of these services.

The cosmetic industry in Indonesia has experienced rapid development with the emergence of various local and global cosmetic brands. Therefore, every cosmetic company needs to have a strategy to capture the market. One of the strategies that can be used is foreign branding which involves giving brand names using foreign languages aimed at influencing brand image dimensions, consumer perceptions, and attitudes towards the products. This research aims to determine the influence of foreign branding on purchase intention mediated by perceived product quality of Luxcrime products. This study is a quantitative research with a descriptive approach. The sample used consists of 100 students majoring in Management at the Faculty of Economics and Business, State University of Makassar. Data collection was conducted through literature study and survey. The data analysis technique used is Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis. The results of the study indicate that foreign branding does not have a positive and significant effect on purchase intention of Luxcrime products, foreign branding has a positive and significant effect on perceived product quality of Luxcrime products, perceived product quality has a positive and significant effect on the purchase intention of Luxcrime products and perceived product quality mediates the relationship between foreign branding and purchase intention of Luxcrime products