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Malnutrition significantly disrupts metabolic processes like fasting blood glucose (FBG) regulation, insulin secretion, and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), especially among the elderly. Aging amplifies these effects through declining β-cell function, reduced insulin sensitivity, and chronic inflammation, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Globally, malnutrition affects 22% of the elderly, with prevalence reaching 28% in Indonesia due to food insecurity, limited healthcare access, and poor nutrition education. Malnutrition exacerbates glucose-insulin imbalances by causing muscle loss, increasing FBG levels, and inducing insulin resistance through chronic inflammation. Despite its impact, critical knowledge gaps remain, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Indonesia. This study investigates how malnutrition affects FBG, insulin levels, and HOMA-IR in elderly individuals, focusing on mechanisms like inflammation and muscle loss to inform targeted interventions and improve metabolic health in resource-limited settings. This cross-sectional study evaluated fasting blood glucose, insulin, and HOMA-IR among 31 elderly participants at Panti Werdha Santa Anna. The study found no significant differences in fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, or HbA1c levels across Mini Nutritional Assessment categories (normal, at risk, malnourished; p > 0.05). These results suggest no strong association between nutritional status and metabolic parameters, highlighting the need for further research with larger samples. This study finds no significant association between nutritional status and glycemic control in the elderly, suggesting malnutrition's indirect impact via mechanisms like inflammation and muscle loss. Comprehensive nutritional assessments remain essential to understanding its effects on metabolic health.

Professional appearance is a very crucial aspect for an educator, especially in the context of vocational education such as State Vocational High Schools (SMKN), where educators act as role models for students. One element that can support professional appearance is knowledge in the field of make-up. The use of appropriate make-up not only reflects the level of professionalism, but can also increase self-confidence and reflect a good work ethic. This study aims to analyze the relationship between make-up knowledge and the professional appearance of educators at SMKN Padang City. The research method used is quantitative with a correlational approach. The sample in this study amounted to 53 female teachers from SMKN 06 and SMKN 07 Padang City who were selected using the proportional stratified random sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and questionnaires, then analyzed using a correlation test. The results of the study showed that there was a significant correlation between the level of make-up knowledge and the professional appearance of teachers. Educators who have good insight in the field of make-up generally show a more well-groomed appearance, are full of confidence, and reflect professional standards in the educational environment. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that increasing knowledge about make-up makes a positive contribution to the formation of a professional image of teachers in the SMKN environment.

This study aims to improve Arabic vocabulary acquisition in lower grade students through a food knowledge-based approach at Srimuda Guidance Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Arabic as the language of the Qur'an is very important to learn from an early age, but its learning is often considered difficult by children due to non-contextualised methods. To overcome this, this research uses a qualitative approach with a case study type. Data were collected through participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation during the learning activities that took place in three sessions. Each session involved the introduction of food vocabulary in Arabic through activities such as matching pictures, drawing favourite foods, role-playing as sellers and buyers, to simple quizzes. The results showed that students were more enthusiastic and able to remember and mention at least five food vocabulary words in Arabic correctly. The use of real media and interactive activities is proven to make children understand and absorb new vocabulary faster because it is in accordance with their cognitive development stage. This study concludes that learning Arabic vocabulary with a food theme approach can be an effective, fun and contextualised method for early childhood. The implication of this study can be used as a reference in developing Arabic language teaching methods in non-formal and formal educational institutions at the early age level.

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is transmitted through the bites of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Efforts that can be made to reduce the incidence of dengue fever are through the 3M plus movements (draining, burying and covering) and carrying out preventive activities such as sprinkling larvicide powder, using mosquito repellent, and planting mosquito repellent plants. The aim of this community service is to increase public knowledge about recognizing and preventing dengue fever as an effort to prevent and control the disease. The activities were carried out at Padukuhan Nologaten, Caturtunggal Village, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Province in May-June 2024. The activities carried out include situation analysis, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and analysis and reporting. The participants of this activity numbered 37 people with the majority aged 46-65 years (48%) and college education background (48%). The average level of community knowledge about the prevention and control of dengue fever before counseling (pre-test) was good (89%) and sufficient (11%) and after counseling, the level of community knowledge increased to good (95%).

Knowledge of coping mechanisms is an important aspect of a teenager's life in solving problems. Adolescents who lack knowledge of coping mechanisms will tend to stay away from stressors because they cannot control themselves and do not know how to solve a problem. This can exacerbate the stressful conditions that are being experienced. To find out the description of the knowledge of class XII adolescents in coping with academic stress at SMAN 1 Cawas. This type of quantitative research with a descriptive research design, using a cross-sectional study approach. The sample of this research was 197 students of class XII at SMAN 1 Cawas with a sampling technique, namely proportional stratified random sampling. The data collection instrument used was a coping mechanism knowledge questionnaire. Research data were analyzed using frequency. The results showed that most respondents were 17 years old (58.9%) with 98 respondents (49.7%) who were male and 99 respondents (50.3%) who were female. The results of the univariate analysis showed that as many as 99 respondents (50.3%) had a sufficient level of knowledge in coping with academic stress. It is known that most adolescents have sufficient category of knowledge by knowing some of the constructive coping mechanisms and some of the destructive coping mechanisms.

Anemia during pregnancy is a significant health issue in developing countries, contributing to high maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality rates. This study focuses on severe anemia among pregnant women in their third trimester, examining prevalence, causes, and effective interventions. The findings indicate that limited knowledge about anemia and poor adherence to iron supplementation are key factors leading to anemia in pregnancy. Data from clinical visits showed that educational interventions aimed at increasing awareness, combined with iron tablet supplementation, significantly improved hemoglobin levels and maternal health. Hemoglobin levels in participants increased from severe anemia levels (<9 g/dL) to near-normal ranges after intervention. The study also highlights the role of family support and consistent antenatal care in managing anemia effectively. Nutritional education addressing iron-rich diets and the avoidance of substances inhibiting iron absorption proved essential. These results align with prior research emphasizing education and supplementation as critical strategies to reduce anemia-related pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, preterm birth, and low birth weight. The study recommends strengthening antenatal care programs by integrating comprehensive nutritional education and monitoring to ensure compliance with iron supplementation. Improving pregnant women’s and their families’ knowledge on anemia prevention is crucial to reducing maternal and fetal risks associated with anemia. This approach can ultimately contribute to better pregnancy outcomes and reduced maternal mortality rates.  

This article discusses the implementation of FPCI Goes to School (FGTS) 4.0, an educational outreach initiative conducted by the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) Chapter UPN Veteran Jakarta, with the objective of increasing students’ awareness and understanding of international political dynamics. The initiative addresses the growing need for public literacy on global issues that often have indirect but significant effects on national and local communities, such as trade disruptions and inflation caused by geopolitical conflicts. Using the Russia-Ukraine war as the primary case study, this activity sought to explore how international events influence domestic realities, including the rising cost of grain-based products and the spread of digital propaganda. The program was held at Muhammadiyah 2 Senior High School Jakarta and employed a participatory method involving socialization sessions, group discussions, and pre-test and post-tests evaluations to measure knowledge gain and critical thinking. Findings show that students demonstrated a strong grasp of basic geopolitical knowledge (+90% correct identification) and high level of awareness regarding digital security practices (+95% relevant answers). Slightly lower comprehension was observed in questions requiring simple analytical reasoning about international politics. This activity concludes that early exposure to international political education, delivered through targeted civic engagement programs, is promising to cultivate for a more globally-aware and resilient future citizens. 

Anemia is a significant community health problem, especially among young females, including students. Females have a high risk of anemia occurrence among students. Education regarding anemia was necessary to provide more knowledge to students. This situation has serious implications for an individual’s physical and mental health and the quality of life. The study aims to assess the role of nutrition education in the prevention of anemia as well as the relationship of knowledge-level toward anemia for students. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed before and after information was disseminated to 20 respondents aged 15-17 years. The results of this analysis before counseling showed that most students understood enough(62%) about anemia . This education comprised definition, causes, symptoms, effects and preventive aspects of anemia. This study indicates that nutrition education is effective in improving the knowledge of students in an school(100%). The detailed knowledge of vital aspects regarding anemia after the education is delivered is envisaged to foster better behavioral changes near this health problem. It also highlights the need for educational intervention to raise awareness among public health students towards various aspects of anemia.

Law enforcement against criminal acts of companies that do not pay and deposit BPJS contributions based on the Social Security Organizing Agency Law. To determine and analyze the factors that influence the enforcement of criminal acts against companies that do not pay and deposit contributions to the Social Security Organizing Agency. Where this research method is normative juridical and empirical juridical. Normative juridical research is conducted by examining library materials or secondary materials only. This research is also carried out by describing, examining and explaining and analyzing normative provisions associated with the research nisi. While empirical research is based on the reality that researchers get in the field. From the results of this study it is known that the application of criminal sanctions against companies that are in arrears of employment social security contributions in Gorontalo Province has not shown optimal effectiveness or in other words less effective, this is based on the findings showing that the application of criminal sanctions against violations of participation in the employment social security program has not been effective, because 64.48% of workers have not received the protection of the program. Factors that influence companies that do not pay and deposit contributions to the Social Security Organizing Agency, namely: Economic and Financial Factors of the Company, Level of Knowledge and Compliance, Perception of Benefits and Risks, Access and Ease of Payment, Law Enforcement and Sanctions, Social and Cultural Factors.

A continuous lack of nutritional intake causes stunting, a condition of malnutrition that leads to growth disorders in infants. Providing pregnant women with balanced nutrition education is one of the preventive measures against stunting. Objective: The research determined the effect of providing education on stunting prevention using the "Meals on My Plate" guidelines at the Mijen public health care. Method: This quantitative method research applied a quasi-experimental with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sampling technique was accidental sampling. The researchers analyzed both univariate and bivariate data using the Shapiro-Wilk normality test and the Wilcoxon test. Results: the Wilcoxon test obtained a value of 0.000 < 0.05. The result accepts Ha and denies Ho, indicating a significant effect of providing education on stunting prevention using the "Meals on My Plate" guidelines, which has the potential to influence the knowledge level of pregnant women at the Mijen Public Health Care in Semarang by 5.859 times.

This study analyzes the relationship between knowledge and attitudes toward the selection of hair care cosmetics among students of the Cosmetology and Beauty Program at Universitas Negeri Padang. The aim of this research is to determine the extent to which students’ level of knowledge is related to their attitude in choosing appropriate and safe hair care cosmetic products. The study employs a quantitative approach with a correlational design. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed to 78 students from the 2023 academic cohort. Data analysis was conducted using simple linear regression with the help of SPSS version 20. The results show that both the level of knowledge and the attitude of students are categorized as very good. The regression analysis yielded a significance value of 0.009 (< 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between knowledge and attitude. The regression coefficient of 0.328 suggests that each unit increase in knowledge contributes positively to students’ attitudes in selecting hair care cosmetics. These findings emphasize the importance of cosmetic education in encouraging students to develop a more selective and thoughtful approach when choosing products that are suitable and safe.

Emergencies can occur if febrile seizures are not treated promptly. Trained mothers will be able to provide first aid to children. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of health education using video media on mothers knowledge in handling febrile seizures emergencies in toddlers. This research  using pre experimental designs. The sample was 16 respondents using accidental sampling technique. Data collection by distributing questionnaires, then processed using the McNemar statistical test with a significance level of α = 0.05. Before being given health education using video media 56.3% of respondents had poor knowledge after being given health education 87.5% of respondents had good knowledge. The McNemar test results obtained a p-value of 0.016, meaning that there is an effect of health education using video media on mothers knowledge.

The rapid evolution of digital technology has reshaped workforce training paradigms, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a transformative tool. This study investigates the opportunities and challenges of implementing AI-based training systems to enhance workforce skills in the digital era. Data were collected through surveys, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions involving industry practitioners, AI developers, and workers. The results indicate a training effectiveness average of 70.2% (SD = 9.8) and satisfaction levels averaging 75.4% (SD = 8.5). Logistic regression analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between AI adoption and skill improvement, with a success probability of 68.9%. Despite these promising outcomes, challenges such as limited digital infrastructure, low digital literacy, and resistance to technology adoption persist, particularly in developing regions. This study provides strategic recommendations for inclusive digital transformation, emphasizing collaborative efforts between governments, private sectors, and educational institutions. These findings contribute to theoretical and practical knowledge for advancing AI-based training systems and fostering a sustainable, equitable workforce transformation.

deaths each year. An additional 1.5 million deaths could be prevented if global immunization coverage increased. Providing information to mothers can improve knowledge of post-immunization care for infants. The implementation method is through counseling on post-immunization care for infants, namely handling fever at home. This activity involves health workers at the Lhok Beuringen Health Center. This Community Service was carried out in Mataram Maneh village. The implementation time was in November 2024. Participants in this Community Service activity were mothers who had children aged 1-12 months in Mataram Maneh village with a total of 20 people. The activity was carried out in stages (1) providing an explanation of the purpose of the activity; (2) providing knowledge about the importance of immunization (3) providing knowledge about how to handle post-immunization impacts. The results of the activity showed that there was an increase in mothers' knowledge about post-immunization care for infants. After participating in this activity, mothers can apply this knowledge as much as possible to babies in post-immunization care for infants. The community service activity aims to educate mothers in Matang Maneh village, Tanah Jambo Aye District, North Aceh Regency, and to determine the level of knowledge of mothers about immunization and its benefits, the method I use is quantitative by distributing questionnaires after and before the presentation, the results of immunization counseling in Matang Maneh village, Tanah Jambo Aye District, North Aceh Regency, showed an increase. before being given counseling 30% knew, after counseling increased to 80%.

Awareness and support from husbands toward the Family Planning (FP) program play an important role in determining contraceptive use participation in Indonesia. However, male participation in FP programs remains relatively low, especially in the Tasikmalaya area. Therefore, this study was conducted to describe the level of knowledge and support from husbands regarding the Family Planning program among traders at Cikurubuk Market, Tasikmalaya City. This research employed an observational method with a cross-sectional study design, involving 30 respondents selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed descriptively. The findings showed that respondents had a good level of knowledge about FP (53.3%) and received support from their husbands in using contraceptives (56.7%), with most information about FP obtained from healthcare workers (56.7%).These findings imply the need to enhance educational programs about Family Planning specifically targeting men, to raise awareness and increase husbands’ involvement, as well as to strengthen the dissemination of information within communities, especially in workplaces and other informal work environments.

Anemia is defined as a condition when there is a decrease in hemoglobin and or the number of red blood cells from normal so that there are not enough red blood cells to meet a person's physiological needs. Anemia in adolescents can be influenced by the level of knowledge and attitude towards anemia prevention. This study aims to determine the effect of anemia monopoly educational game (GEMA) on the level of knowledge and preventive attitudes of adolescent girls at SMK South Jakarta. This study used a pre-eksperimental with one-group pretest-posttest design. The population of this study were adolescent girls at SMK South Jakarta with a total sample size of 96 respondents using the Cluster Sampling technique. The research instruments used questionnaires, Monopoly Anemia Educational Game SOP, easy touch tools, and Hb observation sheets. The statistical test used was the Paired T-Test test. The results of the analysis test showed that there was a relationship between the Monopoly Anemia Educational Game (GEMA) and the increase in knowledge of adolescent girls at SMK South Jakarta with a p-value of 0.00 (α<0.05). There is a relationship between Monopoly Anemia Educational Game (GEMA) with an increase in the prevention attitude of adolescent girls in South Jakarta Vocational High School with a p-value of 0.00 (α<0.05). Based on the results of the study, it is hoped that there will be a development of more innovative learning methods regarding education using anemia monopoly.

The high rate of sexual violence has become a primary concern for the government. Victims of such violence do not distinguish between age or gender; children, both boys and girls, are often among the victims. Sexual education remains a taboo subject in society, as many consider it inappropriate to teach children and lack transparency on the matter. Parents are often reluctant and embarrassed to discuss sexual education with their children.Sex education is an effort to provide knowledge about the function of reproductive organs by instilling moranal, ethical, and religious commitments so that there is no “misuse” of these reproductive organs. Sex education aims to provide comprehensive knowledge and understanding of sexuality including, the function of reproductive organs, reproductive health, prevention of risky behavior, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, prevention of sexual harassment, and increased understanding of gender identity and sexual orientation. The annual record of the National Commission on Violence Against Women in 2024 noted that sexual violence against women occupied the highest level with a percentage of 26.94%. The high level of sexual violence that occurs is a major concern of the government, victims of violence do not mark age and gender, children are also often victims of both boys and girls. This article uses qualitative methods and literature study methods.

Postpartum contraception is a contraceptive method given to coupery within les of child bearing age after deliv 42 days. The purpose of postpartum contraception is to space pregnancies, by ending fertility, avoiding unwanted pregnancies. The purpose of this study was to find mid the correlation between the level of maternal knowledge with the readiness to choose postpartum contraception in pregnant women in the third trimester at the 3rd grade hospital of Bhayangkara, Manado. The study was conducted using a correlation analytical method with a Cross Sectional design. The sample of respondents was 34 people. Using the Purposive Sampling technique. Data collection using a questionnaire. Analyzed with the Nonparametric Chi Square statistical test. The research results obtained show that the p-value= 0.001 is less than a = 0.05, Which means there is a correlation between knowledge with readiness to choose postpartum contraception in pregnant women in the third trimester.

People with mental illness are people who have physical, mental, social, growth, development, and quality of life problems. Family can be a key factor in healing. Families must have cognitive, affective and psychomotor abilities. The purpose of the study was to find out the correlation between knowledge about mental disorders with the ability of families to care for people with mental disorders at the Poigar Health Center, Poigar District. The study used descriptive analytic method with cross sectional approach. The sample was 33 respondents with non probability sampling, total sampling technique. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires. The data that has been collected was then processed by running the SPSS computer program version 25.0 to be analyzed with the chi square statistical test with a significance level (α) of 0.05. The results of the study with the chi square test showed a p-value of 0.000 with a significant level <0.05. The p-value (0.000) is smaller than α (0.05) so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The conclusion is that there is a significant correlation between knowledge about mental disorders with the ability of families to care for people with mental disorders.

The national curriculum is designed to support the development of students' character education. This is reflected in the integration between subjects and educational levels, as well as attention to the three main domains: attitude (affective), knowledge (cognitive), and skills (psychomotor). The main goal of this curriculum is to shape Indonesian individuals who are faithful, capable of living independently and socially, and who are productive, creative, innovative, and of noble character. The curriculum also encourages students to contribute actively to social life, the nation, and global civilization. Character values are instilled through the development of two main attitudes: spiritual attitude, which refers to practicing one's religious beliefs, and social attitude, which includes honesty, discipline, responsibility, politeness, environmental awareness, and self-confidence in interacting with others.