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Research highlights the close relationship between humans and culture, especially in the context of Indonesia's indigenous tribes. The Timor Soe tribe, who inhabit the West Timor region, have unique traditions and views on life that are reflected in the design and symbolism of Ume Kbubu. This research aims to determine the perspective of the Timor Soe Tribe about humans through the symbolism and meaning of the traditional ume kbubu house. The research method used is a literature study with a qualitative approach to collect and analyze data from various literature sources. The research results show that Ume Kbubu not only functions as a place to live, but also as a symbol of the cultural and spiritual identity of the Timor Soe Tribe. This house depicts the social, moral, religious and political values ​​that are important in the life of the tribe. The Timor Soe Tribe's perspective on humans emphasizes a holistic relationship between humans and nature, where balance and respect for the environment are the main principles. The implications of this research show that an in-depth understanding of the cultural perspective of the Timor Soe Tribe can provide valuable insight into efforts to preserve culture and environmental sustainability. The values ​​of sustainability and balance adhered to by this tribe are relevant in facing current global challenges, such as climate change and environmental degradation. Thus, this research emphasizes the importance of maintaining and valuing cultural diversity as an integral part of human identity and sustainability.

Christology is the theological study of the person, nature, and work of Jesus Christ. This paper traces the development of Christology from the first century to the fifth century, highlighting the theological dynamics that took place in the early church. In the first century, Christology was based on the teachings of the apostles and the New Testament writings, with the main debate being over the humanity and divinity of Christ. The second and third centuries were characterized by the emergence of various theological schools, such as Gnosticism, Docetism, and Monarchianism, which prompted the church to affirm orthodox teachings. In the fourth century, the Council of Nicea (325 AD) and the Council of Constantinople (381 AD) played an important role in rejecting Arianism and affirming the oneness of Christ's essence with the Father. The fifth century witnessed more complex Christological debates, culminating in the Council of Ephesus (431 AD) and the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD), which established that Christ has two natures divine and human in one undivided person. This research confirms that the development of Christology in the first five centuries provided the foundation for Christian doctrine that continues to influence theological thought today.

Concepts about human nature are so diverse. Understanding the assumptions of human nature in education does not only include physical and psychological issues, but culture and other elements. Or in other words, humans are very complex creatures who need various elements in educational science to achieve success. Understanding human nature is very important in determining educational theory. History has proven that several assumptions about human nature from different points of view will determine the direction of educational theory, such as in the formation of the curriculum.  The curriculum is the basis for forming character and human intelligence. This research is a qualitative descriptive research. The method used in this research is literature study.  Primary data sources are journals and books related to human nature and educational science. Research validation is by triangulation. The results of the research are 1) the existence of stereotypical assumptions about human nature in education and 2) various designs and synchronization models as a form of human formation through education.

Kampwolker is one of the areas included in the Cyclops nature reserve, therefore all components of the ecosystem need to be protected and their development occurs naturally. However, nowadays there have been community activities that have caused land changes. The research method used in this research is mixed method and there are two data analysis techniques used, namely, overlay data analysis techniques and quantitative data analysis techniques. Overlay data analysis can produce land changes that increase every year, while quantitative data analysis techniques can produce community activities that have an impact on the Kampwolker protected area and efforts to overcome these problems. Land changes occur due to community activities. The impact is that the water discharge has decreased so that the Kampwolker river experiences drought.

Image is the main goal as well as the achievement to be achieved in the world of public relations. Therefore, Kemenparekraf created the #AdaApaDiSini campaign using Instagram social media. The #AdaApaDiSini campaign contains messages about places, nature, and culture in an Indonesian tourism area to be seen by the public. The purpose of this study is to determine the #AdaApaDiSini campaign message on Instagram @Kemenparekraf.ri, the image of Kemenparekraf regarding the #AdaApaDiSini campaign message and to determine whether or not there is an influence of the #AdaApaDiSini campaign message on the image of Kemenparekraf itself. The theory used in this research is the campaign message theory which has the dimensions of message structure, message content, framing, language, and emotional appeal (Perloff, 2017). This research also uses image theory which has dimensions of perception, cognition, motives, and attitudes (Soemirat & Ardianto, 2017). The method used in this research is a quantitative approach with a survey method and simple random sampling technique by distributing questionnaires in the form of google forms to 98 respondents selected according to the characteristics of the study. From the results of calculations and data using the SPSS 25 application, the #AdaApaDiSini campaign message affects the image of Kemenparekraf by 34.7%.

The use of ECG patterns as predictors of preeclampsia offers a promising approach, as it is a widely available and cost-effective tool. Specific ECG patterns, including angle of deviation, QRS Complex (Right Ventricular Hypertrophy (RVH) , Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)), and T wave amplitudes as a potential tool for predicting preeclampsia. The aim of this study is to investigate the predictive role of angle of deviation, QRS Complex (Right Ventricular Hypertrophy (RVH) , Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)), and T wave amplitudes in preeclamptic pregnant women during the third trimester. Fourty (40) consenting pregnant women were recruited from St. Philomina Catholic Hospital, Edo State, Nigeria. These subjects consisted of  twenty (20) normotensive  and twenty (20) preeclamptic pregnant women in their  third trimester of pregnancy. After the subjects were  identified and recruited into the study, they were taken to the laboratory where their vital signs was taken and their ECG patterns recorded with ECG machine. Data obtained from this study were analysed using Graph Pad Prism 9. Results generated were expressed as mean ± SEM and a P-value of ≤ 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results from this present study show no significant differences were observed in QRS complex angles related to right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH) between normotensive and preeclamptic pregnant women. Notably, there was a significant increase in QRS complex related to left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in preeclamptic pregnant women, indicating left ventricular remodeling's importance. Moreover, there was a significant increase in T wave amplitude, this suggests underlying myocardial electrical remodeling or dysfunction in preeclampsia, emphasizing the need for cardiovascular monitoring. The study underscores the multifactorial nature of cardiovascular changes in preeclampsia and highlights the potential of ECG parameters in aiding early detection.

The ultimate goal of predicting preeclampsia that can enhance early detection and risk stratification in pregnant women, by leveraging the diagnostic potential of ECG patterns, we hope to improve maternal and fetal outcomes and contribute to the development of personalized care strategies for preeclamptic patients. Current diagnostic methods for preeclampsia rely primarily on routine blood pressure monitoring and proteinuria assessment, which have limited sensitivity and specificity. The aim of this study is to investigate the predictive role of P wave duration, amplitudes and morphology in preeclamptic pregnant women during the third trimester. Fourty (40) consenting pregnant women were recruited from St. Philomina Catholic Hospital, Edo State, Nigeria. These subjects consisted of  twenty (20) normotensive  and twenty (20) preeclamptic pregnant women in their  third trimester of pregnancy. After the subjects were  identified and recruited into the study, they were taken to the laboratory where their vital signs was taken and their ECG patterns recorded with ECG machine. Data obtained from this study were analysed using Graph Pad Prism 9. Results generated were expressed as mean ± SEM and a P-value of ≤ 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results from this present study show statistically significant increases in P wave duration, amplitude and abnormal M pattern among preeclamptic compare to normotensive pregnant women, consistent with prior research, abnormal M pattern in P wave morphology is linked to atrial pathology in preeclampsia. The study underscores the multifactorial nature of cardiovascular changes in preeclampsia and highlights the potential of ECG parameters in aiding early detection, risk stratification, and management of the condition.

Early detection and prediction of preeclampsia are crucial to prevent severe complications and ensure timely interventions, Specific ECG patterns, including PR segment, Q wave duration and amplitude, ST segment, U wave, and sinus rhythm were under study for their potential indicators of preeclampsia. This study aims to investigate the predictive role of these ECG patterns in preeclamptic pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy. Fourty (40) consenting pregnant women were recruited from St. Philomina Catholic Hospital, Edo State, Nigeria. These subjects consisted of  twenty (20) normotensive  and twenty (20) preeclamptic pregnant women in their  third trimester of pregnancy. After the subjects were  identified and recruited into the study, they were taken to the laboratory where their vital signs was taken and their ECG patterns recorded with ECG machine. Data obtained from this study were analysed using Graph Pad Prism 9. Results generated were expressed as mean ± SEM and a P-value of ≤ 0.05 were considered statistically significant. results from this present study show no significant differences were observed in the P-R segment, R-R interval, Q wave duration, Q wave amplitude The study underscores the multifactorial nature of cardiovascular changes in preeclampsia and highlights the potential of ECG parameters in aiding early detection, risk stratification, and management of the condition, despite  parameters showing no significant differences. However, PR Segment, Q Wave duration and amplitude, ST Segment , U wave and Sinus rhythm cannot be used to predict preeclampsia  

One of the most important organs in the body and has an important role in maintaining body health is the kidneys. Caffeine as one of the factors causing chronic kidney failure is found in coffee drinks. Coffee contains caffeine compounds which can have a negative impact on the kidneys because they can cause caffeine to accumulate in the kidney glomeruli, which causes creatinine levels to increase and kidney function to decrease. The aim of this research was to determine the results of checking creatinine levels in coffee drinkers in Cikuya Village, Banjarharjo District, Brebes Regency, Central Java. This research is descriptive in nature. The sample in this study was 40 coffee drinkers in Cikuya Village, Banjarharjo District, Brebes Regency, Central Java. Based on the research results, results were obtained from the 40 samples studied, namely: with high creatinine levels in 7 samples (17.5%), normal creatinine levels in 29 samples (72.5%), and low creatinine levels in 4 samples (10%). These results show that the average creatinine level in male coffee drinkers in Cikuya Village, Banjarharjo District, Brebes Regency, Central Java, has normal creatinine levels in accordance with the normal value for creatinine examination, namely 0.7 mg/dl – 1.3 mg/dl.

The research aims to describe the symbolic meaning and cultural values ​​in traditional ceremonies of the Abuy tribe, North Central Alor sub-district, West Lembur Village, Alor Regency. The Abuy traditional ceremony is the identity of West Lembur Village in general as a tourism process that must be preserved by the local community and is a tradition that still survives in the midst of modern progress like this. In this ceremony, there are various positions that are filled with symbolic meaning, such as a sarong woven cloth which has a moko motif which symbolizes the customs of marriage.  This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data was collected through direct observation through interviews with traditional shops and local communities. The research results show that this ceremony not only functions as a religious and social rite, but also as a medium for cultural preservation that strengthens community identity. Values ​​such as togetherness, gratitude and spirituality contained in this ceremony play an important role in maintaining social harmony and establishing human relationships with nature. Preserving this ceremony is important to maintain cultural heritage which has relevance in modern social life.

During the time of Rasulullah SAW, Muslims did not need certain rules in understanding sharia law. After the spread of Futuhat Islamiyah, Arab Muslims interacted a lot with other nations who had different languages. On the other hand, the need for ijtihad is very urgent, because there are many new problems that have never occurred before and require clarity in fiqh law. So two large madrasahs emerged that reflected their ijtihad method - the Ahlir-ra'yi Madrasah used more qiyas (analogies) to generate heated debates, thus making the ulama feel the need to create written regulations that were recorded as common law in uniting these two madrasas. The hadith about being more careful in giving fatwas and qiyas gave rise to heated debate, making the ulama feel the need to make written rules which were recorded as joint laws in uniting the two madrasas. Imam Syafi'i was the first person to write a book about ushul fiqh-Imam Syafii was a great mufti of the Muslim community who was also the founder of the Syafi'i school, developing his school in Baghdad. Ushul fiqh is the postulates of fiqh which are global in nature - The object of the discussion is to study the postulates which are still of a general nature seen from their general legal provisions and the ultimate aim of studying them is to protect the Islamic religion from deviations and misuse of the postulates of the Shari'a, so that misleading carelessness does not occur.

Study This contains about the detection of circular object images. The circular object tested is the moon image object, the moon image was chosen because the moon image has various moon shapes, namely the full moon, half moon and crescent moon. To detect the shape of the circular object image, several stages are carried out by starting the image segmentation process. (1) The segmentation process using the bi-level thresholding method makes the image black and white, (2) after that the image is repaired with the morphological process of the opening and closing methods. (3) For training data, the shape extraction process is carried out, namely the circular nature of the object (circularity) to determine the roundness of an object. For the testing process, the same process is also carried out as the process of obtaining circular image detection.

Dental caries is a dental tissue disease characterized by tissue damage, starting from the surface of the tooth (grooves, fissures, and interproximal areas) extending towards (Braurer). Cariogenic foods are foods that can cause dental caries. The nature of cariogenic foods is that they contain lots of carbohydrates, are sticky and break down easily in the mouth. The purpose of this article is to determine the effect of food type, food frequency, and amount of food on the incidence of dental caries. The research method used was a literature review of various current scientific literature, including journals, textbooks and research articles. According to the results of research conducted by Febrian, et al., (2015), it shows that there is a significant relationship between types of cariogenic snacks and the incidence of caries. There is an influence of food frequency on the occurrence of dental caries in children. The amount of food consumed by a person or group of people at a certain time can trigger bacteria in the oral cavity to produce acid, causing the pH of saliva to decrease and demineralization to occur which will last for 30 to 40 minutes after eating.

This research raises the theme of the existence of traditional Minangkabau food, specifically Lapek Barajuik among the Pakandangan community, to understand how well this food is currently thriving.  The main question posed is how to maintain its existence amidst the advancement of the times.  This research aims to describe the existence of this food and identify the obstacles faced by the community in enhancing its existence.  The method used is qualitative research with a descriptive approach, through data collection from observation, interviews, and documentation.  Data analysis was conducted through data collection, reduction, display, and verification.  The research results show that Lapek Barajuik plays an important role in the culture of the Pakandangan community, known for its unique shape and taste, as well as being a symbol of identity and ancestral heritage.  Although there is interest from the community, including the younger generation, this food faces challenges such as competition with modern foods, seasonal nature, and lack of technological utilization in promotion.  In conclusion, the existence of Lapek Barajuik among the Pakandangan community, especially the older generation, is still preserved.  They appreciate this food as an important part of the culinary tradition.  Its appeal, especially its unique shape, creates a special impression when a son-in-law brings this food as a gift to the in-laws' house, making it symbolic in the family visit tradition.  On the other hand, the interest of the younger generation in it has declined due to the abundance of modern food variations, although they still like this dish, as evidenced during certain events where Lapek Barajuik became a choice and was favored by the community.

This research aims to find out how the relevant regulations and governments in Indonesia and Malaysia work to protect consumers of open banking applications. The type of research used is normative legal research, prescriptive and applied in nature using deductive syllogism reasoning method analysis. The approach used is a statutory approach (statue approach) and comparative approach with primary legal materials including various types of laws and regulations regarding consumer protection in Indonesia and Malaysia, as well as secondary legal materials including books, journal articles, and official documents. The results show that there are differences in consumer protection in Indonesia and Malaysia which are analyzed through 4 (four) indicators, namely consumer protection regulations, consumer protection law enforcement agencies, consumer dispute resolution mechanisms, and open banking supervisory institutions.

This research is motivated by the importance of understanding the dynamics of social interaction of prisoners in the Class II B Detention Center of Serang City, Banten Province. The focus of the research is the pattern of relationships between prisoners as well as interactions between prisoners and detention officers that affect social life in the environment. The purpose of this study is to identify the associative and dissociative processes that occur among prisoners and explore the factors that influence the pattern of social interaction in detention centers. The research methodology used is a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection techniques through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. This approach allows in-depth exploration of complex social dynamics in closed environments such as prisons. The results show that social interactions between prisoners include associative processes, such as cooperation in daily activities, and dissociative processes, such as competition and conflict triggered by limited resources and social hierarchy. In addition, interactions between prisoners and officers often vary, ranging from formal relationships in coaching activities to informal relationships that are emotional in nature. The conclusion of this study emphasizes that the pattern of social interaction in detention centers is strongly influenced by the social background of prisoners, family support, and the existing hierarchical structure. This research provides recommendations for the management of detention centers that are more inclusive and support the rehabilitation process of prisoners.

Pragmatics is a branch of semiotic linguistics. Semiotics studies verbal language, symbols, signs, and their meaning in the means of life. Pragmatics examines the relationship between language and context and the relationship between language use and its speakers. This article, is more focused on discussing the analysis of speech acts in a video, where the definition of speech acts itself is an individual symptom, psychological in nature, and its continuity is determined by the speaker's language skills in dealing with certain situations and in speech acts that are seen are the meaning or meaning of the actions in the speech. The purpose of this study is to determine the directive and assertive speech acts of Nisa Rostiana on the Kinderflix YouTube channel. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative research method and pragmatic approach. The research data results from the identification or analysis of Nisa Rostiana's directive and assertive speech acts on the Kinderflix YouTube channel. The data collection technique used is a pragmatic approach in the form of free listening techniques, note-taking techniques, and documentation techniques. The pairing technique was also used to analyze the data. The informal method is used as a data presentation technique in this research. The data presentation is poured into a table containing some assertive and directive utterances and their reasons. The result of the analysis is 94 utterances which include 47 assertive utterances and 47 directive utterances. This research produces some assertive speeches that describe characteristics, state information, and express opinions. This research also produces some directive speeches that build active involvement with invitations, giving direct orders, and giving orders through requests. This study is useful as a guideline in determining assertive and directive illocutionary speech in a video, besides that the author can pay more attention to the differences in assertive and directive illocutionary speech acts.

This research was conducted with the aim of determining the influence of financial stability, financial targets, nature of industry, and auditor switching on financial statement fraud. This research is quantitative research with the data used in the form of secondary data from company financial reports. The objects used in this research are state-owned companies registered on the BEI from 2019 to 2022. The samples obtained in this research were 27 companies so that the total sample used was 108. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, classical assumption tests, determination analysis , and multiple linear regression analysis. The research results show that financial stability and financial targets have a significant effect on financial statement fraud, while the nature of industry and auditor switching have no effect on financial statement fraud.

Law has a regulatory and coercive nature, which means that everyone must obey the existing orders and prohibitions to maintain order and justice in society. The main purpose of law is to create order and justice. The legal research method is a way used to study legal rules and their application. This research is usually conducted with a scientific approach, namely looking for relevant data to answer existing problems. One method used is qualitative research, where researchers examine existing legal literature or sources to understand legal concepts more deeply. In legal research, there are two main approaches: first, studying the legal texts themselves normative studies, and second, seeing how the law is applied in society empirical approaches. These two approaches help us understand the law from a theoretical and practical perspective.

This research aims to identify the nature of the cash flow statement, methods of preparing it and its indicators. Identify the nature of profitability and explain its indicators, shed light on the topic of predicting the financial distress of economic units, the causes of distress and ways to treat it, and use cash flow and profitability indicators to help predict the financial distress of Iraqi industrial companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange in the second and third years preceding the financial distress. The research community is represented by the industrial companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange, which number (21) companies until January 2023, while the study sample is the Iraqi Engineering Works Company in order to apply the current research in it. The research reached several conclusions, the most important of which was that the increase in cases of financial distress to which Iraqi industrial companies are exposed is due to the lack of instructions or directives specific to the industrial sector and the failure to use financial indicators through quantitative methods and methods to predict financial distress before it occurs, and to determine what the financial position will be in the future.