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Microplastics pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and human well-being. This study attempts to conduct a community engagement initiative that focuses on the dangers of microplastics, with the aim of raising public awareness and fostering sustainable behavior change in plastic waste management. Microplastic pollution has become a worrying problem because it has the potential to pose risks to food safety and public health. This study aims to conduct a socialization program on the dangers of microplastic exposure to food safety in the Kertosari Village community. Using a participatory approach, this socialization program involves local communities and students. Socialization activities include informative presentations and interactive discussions to raise awareness of the adverse effects of microplastics on food safety. The results of this community engagement are expected to be a valuable guide for authorities and local communities to raise awareness of the dangers of microplastics and encourage sustainable behavior change towards plastic waste management.

This research aims to identify patterns of social media usage, evaluate the effectiveness of social media campaigns, and explore the role of social media in voter education. This research discusses the influence of social media on public participation in the 2024 elections in Indonesia. Social media has become one of the main tools in political communication, both for candidates, political parties, and voters. This study uses a mixed-methods approach with surveys of 500 respondents from various regions in Indonesia, complemented by content analysis of political campaigns on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. The level of voter participation who are actively engaged in online political discussions is also proven to be higher compared to those who are less active on social media. The issues found in the field include: 1. What are the social media platforms most commonly used by the public in the context of elections? 2. How is social media used to educate voters about political issues, candidates, and the electoral process? 3. What are the main challenges faced in using social media for electoral participation? The research method used is the quantitative method. This method involves the collection of data that can be measured and statistically analyzed. The research results show that social media plays a significant role in increasing political awareness among the public, especially among young voters. However, the research also found that information disseminated through social media is often unverified, which can negatively influence public opinion.

The main goal of this research is to examine how interest in investing in the Sharia market is influenced by Islamic financial knowledge. A thorough grasp of financial concepts that adhere to Islamic law, such as riba, zakat, and the idea of fairness in financial transactions, is necessary for Islamic financial literacy. Islamic financial literacy may have a significant role in investing choices, as shown by the rising knowledge of halal and Sharia-compliant assets. 200 respondents—both current and potential investors in the Sharia capital market—were given questionnaires as part of this study's quantitative methodology. Higher interest in investing in Sharia capital market products like sukuk and Sharia mutual funds is positively correlated with higher levels of Islamic financial literacy, according to the study's findings. These results underline the need of more comprehensive Islamic financial education initiatives to raise public awareness and aid in the growth of Indonesia's Sharia capital market. In order to stimulate investment interest, it is also determined that improvements in Sharia investment products and supporting regulations are essential. Thus, this research comes to the conclusion that promoting a more inclusive Islamic economy and developing the Sharia capital market may both be greatly aided by increasing Islamic financial literacy. This study shows that interest in investing in the Sharia capital market is strongly influenced by Islamic financial knowledge. Sharia-compliant investment products like sukuk (Islamic bonds) and Sharia mutual funds are more likely to be chosen by investors who have a firm grasp of Islamic financial concepts like riba (usury), zakat (almsgiving), and profit-sharing. The research emphasizes the value of thorough financial education initiatives and easily available information in raising public awareness of Islamic finance. It is anticipated that these initiatives would boost more inclusive and sustainable economic development in Indonesia and raise participation in the Sharia capital market.

In this era of digitalization, there are many changes in lifestyle, shopping, traveling, communicating and interacting, all online. Ironically, even crime has metamorphosed to adapt to the era of digitalization. Various forms of cybercrime such as phishing, spam, spying and gambling. Gambling fans are now starting to shift from traditional gambling to the trend of online gambling. In fact, interest is increasing day by day. This is because it is easy to carry out online gambling activities without fear of being raided by law enforcement officers. It is difficult to eradicate online gambling operators because they are operated with servers located abroad. The social impact that emerged was felt by the community. Starting from the high divorce rate due to online gambling, family financial problems, and triggering other criminal acts such as theft, robbery due to losing gambling. Multi-sector efforts that can be carried out by government agencies include collaboration between government agencies and law enforcement officials in carrying out public awareness campaigns, monitoring illegal websites that provide online gambling services, collaborating with international partners, as well as strengthening regulations and law enforcement efforts.

Indonesia and Thailand, both Southeast Asian countries with high levels of cigarette consumption, have implemented health warning images on cigarette packs as a strategy to reduce smoking prevalence. This study aims to analyze and compare the effectiveness of these warning images in creating a deterrent and fear effect on smokers in both countries. Using Roland Barthes' semiotic method, this study focuses on visual elements such as image, size, and text message. The findings show that in Indonesia, images of lung cancer victims with scary textual warnings are pasted on the packaging, whereas in Thailand, the images used are more varied and larger in size, creating a stronger visual impact. Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health and Thailand's Global Action to End Smoking revealed that there will be 70 million smokers in Indonesia by 2024 and 11.5 million in Thailand by 2022. The comparative results suggest that the larger and more varied health warnings in Thailand may be more effective in attracting attention and triggering emotional responses compared to the more homogenous approach in Indonesia. In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that effective visual warnings can influence smokers' awareness and behavior, providing important insights for the development of more dynamic public health policies tailored to each country's cultural context in tobacco control efforts.

Indonesian language and creative economy play a significant role in the development of local cultural products in Lampung, which include various cultural elements such as tapis cloth, culinary specialties of seruit, and traditional martial arts. This study uses a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach to explore Lampung's local culture and how this culture can be promoted through the creative economy sector. Data were obtained through a review of relevant, credible, and up-to-date literature. The results of the study indicate that Indonesian language plays an important role as a means of communication, education, and promotion to support the development of local culture. Meanwhile, the creative economy provides encouragement for product innovation, community empowerment, marketing, and distribution of Lampung's cultural products in the global market. Lampung, as a province with rich cultural diversity, has a great opportunity to increase its competitiveness and economic value through strategic collaboration between the effective use of Indonesian language and strengthening the creative economy. However, challenges such as the influence of globalization and the lack of public awareness of preserving local culture need to be overcome. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with an ethnographic study approach and the objects studied include Lampung's local culture, such as Tapis cloth, dance, and culinary specialties of Lampung, one of which is seruit.  

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of criminal law policies in Indonesia in addressing the dissemination of pornographic videos on social media. The spread of pornographic videos on social media has become a serious issue in Indonesia, affecting societal morality, particularly among the younger generation. This study aims to analyze the criminal law policies implemented in Indonesia to combat the distribution of pornographic videos through social media platforms. Social media refers to tools or platforms used for communication via networks. This research adopts a normative approach by analyzing relevant regulations, such as the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law and criminal laws governing pornography. The findings indicate that while several regulations address the dissemination of pornographic content, the effective implementation of these laws remains limited. Challenges include a lack of legal awareness, difficulties in enforcing laws in the digital realm, and weak coordination among law enforcement agencies. Therefore, this study recommends strengthening policies, enhancing public education on the negative impacts of pornography dissemination, and improving the capacity of law enforcement officers to tackle cybercrimes.  

Uric acid is a byproduct of purine metabolism in the body, typically excreted through urine. However, excessive uric acid can lead to the accumulation of crystals in the joints, resulting in gouty arthritis, particularly in individuals of productive age. This article aims to discuss a community service initiative to prevent elevated uric acid levels through routine screenings and education on healthy lifestyles. The initiative employed the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach, encompassing counseling, uric acid level examinations, and iterative evaluations, thereby enhancing public awareness of the importance of maintaining normal uric acid levels and understanding healthy lifestyle practices. Education and early detection of uric acid levels can help the community comprehend actionable steps to reduce the risk of long-term health complications.

Despite laws prohibiting it, child labor is a significant problem in Indonesia. The root causes of child labor include poverty, lack of public awareness, and ineffective law enforcement. The purpose of this study was to measure the legal understanding of group XI students at SMAN 4 Pasuruan on the issue of child labor. Through a questionnaire given to students, a quantitative descriptive technique was used. The findings of the analysis showed the validity of each questionnaire item and the normal distribution of the remaining data. With a coefficient of determination of 0.554, the regression findings showed a substantial correlation between students' legal knowledge and the decline in child labor, although there was heteroscedasticity. Thus, increasing students' legal knowledge can help reduce the number of child laborers. According to this study, it is important to include legal materials related to child protection into the curriculum and conduct socialization activities to improve students' legal knowledge so that they can actively contribute to the prevention of child labor in the future.  

Providing education to the public by using bay leaves as a preparation will increase public awareness of the plants that grow in Indonesia, which are rich in health benefits, thereby increasing public enthusiasm. Bay leaves combined with white rice powder are often used as a moisturizer so they are made into a body scrub preparation that can increase moisture into the skin for better. The aim of this service is that the community is expected to provide education about bay leaves and white rice powder in Klambir V Village, Medan, Indonesia. This community service method was carried out using leaflets, modules, power points and presentations to the community. The result of this service was an increase in public knowledge of tamarind fruit as an antioxidant by 85%..

Good governance is a necessity in running the government. The West Java government has made various efforts to implement good governance, one of which is the publication of leaders’ activities on Instagram @biroadpimjabar. The publication aims to raise awareness among the people of West Java by sharing informative and educational content about the activities of West Java leaders and their internal teams, as well as some useful information about West Java. The main purpose of this research is to explore how information about leaders' activities is Share, Optimize, Manage, and Engage as the concept of The Circular Model of SOME by Regina Luttrell. The method used in this research is qualitative. Data was collected through observation and in-depth interviews. The results showed that at the Share stage, the shared content of the leader's activities showed transparency so that it could build public trust. In the Optomize stage, the leader uses interesting video content and informative captions. In the Manage stage, a third application is used to monitor the performance of social media to evaluate its activation. The last stage is Engage, for interaction and community involvement in the form of comments and direct messages, even more followers want to conduct audience activities with West Java leaders after learning about the @biroadpimjabar account. These findings provide recommendations for improving public communication strategies to strengthen the implementation of good governance in West Java.

General Election (Pemilu) is a fundamental pillar of democracy that often faces various challenges, including legal violations that undermine its integrity. To overcome this, the Integrated Law Enforcement Center (Gakkumdu) was formed as a collaboration between Bawaslu, the Police, and the Attorney General's Office to accelerate the handling of election violations. However, the strict handling time limit of 14 working days is a major challenge in achieving fair and effective decisions. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the handling time of election violations by Gakkumdu and identify the inhibiting factors. Using a descriptive-analytical qualitative method, this study found that the main obstacles include inter-agency coordination, sectoral ego, limited human resources, and lack of supporting technology. In addition, differences in legal interpretation and low public legal awareness also slowed down the enforcement process. In conclusion, the effectiveness of Gakkumdu handling time is not optimal and requires policy reform. Recommendations include simplifying procedures, cross-agency training, utilizing technology, and educating the public. These reforms are expected to improve election integrity and support a fairer democracy.

The rapid advancement of digital technology has transformed how public services are delivered and accessed. This research examines the relationship between education levels and public awareness concerning adopting digital-based public services. In the digital transformation era, understanding the factors that influence the adoption of digital public services is crucial for improving the effectiveness of e-government implementation. This study surveyed 500 respondents from various demographic groups across multiple regions through a quantitative approach, utilizing stratified random sampling to ensure representation. The research employed a structured questionnaire and analyzed the data using multiple regression analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings reveal a significant positive correlation (r = 0.76, p < 0.001) between educational background and digital service adoption rates. Additionally, public awareness emerged as a crucial mediating factor, explaining 45% of the variance in digital service utilization patterns. The study also identified key barriers to adoption, including digital literacy gaps and accessibility challenges, particularly among lower education groups. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and public service administrators in developing targeted strategies to enhance digital service adoption. The research contributes to the growing body of literature on e-government implementation and digital transformation in public services, while offering practical recommendations for improving public service delivery in the digital age.

The national blood demand is estimated to reach around 5.5 million bags per year, while the available blood supply is only around 4.1 million bags. This results in a significant annual blood shortage, approximately 1.4 million bags. The root cause of the main problem of unmet blood needs lies in the lack of public awareness. Therefore, efforts are needed to increase public education and awareness about the importance of blood donation and the high demand for blood. Activities include counseling and blood type testing of the ABO and Rh systems using the slide test method. The examination results show that the most common blood type found in Lampegan Village is type O, while the least common is type B. Almost all of them have Rh-positive blood type, and Rh-negative was found in one resident. Knowing the exact blood type and adopting a healthy lifestyle can help someone become a blood donor. Blood type testing is a persuasive strategy to raise public awareness about the importance of blood types and the benefits of blood donation.

The Satu Sehat application was developed as an integrated electronic medical record platform. However, low public awareness and the absence of visual promotional media at Klinik Harapan Bunda Ngampel have resulted in minimal application usage. Therefore, a poster design is needed to increase public motivation to use the application. The study was conducted at Klinik Harapan Bunda Ngampel with participants including clinic staff, patients/family members, and a design expert. The method used was Research and Development (R&D) with a 3D model: Define (needs identification), Design (poster design), and Development (product testing and revision). The research took place from April to May 2025. The results showed that the designed poster contained essential information about Satu Sehat and was considered effective as a promotional medium. Validation by clinic staff and the design expert yielded scores of 84,28% and 90%, respectively, categorized as “good.” The poster was found to be attractive, easy to understand, and capable of increasing public motivation. The design of the poster to increase public motivation in using the Satu Sehat application at Klinik Harapan Bunda Ngampel proved effective in conveying information visually and can serve as a communication strategy to support digital transformation in healthcare services at the clinic.

The Covid-19 virus has caused many health problems. Covid-19 has infected many humans ranging from small children to adults and has also caused many deaths. The clean and healthy lifestyle program is a form of embodiment to provide learning experiences and create a conducive condition for society and behavior so that they can apply healthy ways of lifein order to maintain, maintain and improve health. Actions taken are preparation, implementation and evaluation. The purpose of this counseling is to increase public awareness of the importance of implementing a healthy and clean lifestyle (PHBS) in order to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The results of this counseling activity are the creation of harmony between communities through mutual cooperation for the sake of cleanliness of the village environment, activities for making places washing hands and distribution of masks accompanied by conducting educational outreach on the importance of carrying out clean and healthy lifestyles, and the formation of cleaner flower gardens. Thus, public awareness arises from these activities so that they can suppress the increase in the spread of Covid-19 and the environment is also kept clean.

A medical resume is a summary of patient care that plays a vital role in administrative, clinical, legal, and hospital accreditation aspects. This document serves as a crucial component in ensuring service quality and acts as legal medical evidence. This study aims to analyze the completeness of medical resume documentation at Dr. Harjono S Regional Public Hospital and identify the contributing factors to incomplete documentation. This research employed a qualitative descriptive method with a cross-sectional approach. Data were collected through observation of 15 inpatient medical resume documents from two departments (Pediatrics and Orthopedics) and interviews with medical record officers. The research instrument included an observation checklist assessing seven documentation components. Results showed that supporting examination results were the most complete component (100%), while patient identity data had the lowest completeness (67%). Contributing factors to incompleteness included high workload, lack of supervision, and low awareness among staff regarding the importance of complete documentation. Moreover, the absence of an internal quality control system was also identified as a challenge. This study recommends enhancing training, conducting regular supervision, and implementing electronic medical record systems to improve documentation quality.

Crowdfunding has emerged as an innovative method to support small business expansion, providing an alternative for entrepreneurs to access financial resources. This study aims to evaluate the impact of community participation in resource mobilization through crowdfunding. By analyzing data from various successful crowdfunding campaigns, the study identified the factors that influence the success of fundraising and how community engagement contributes to those outcomes. The findings show that community participation not only increases project trust and credibility, but also creates important emotional and social support for entrepreneurs. In addition, crowdfunding serves as an educational platform that increases public awareness of social and economic issues. This research provides insights for entrepreneurs and policymakers on the importance of community involvement in crowdfunding strategies, as well as broader implications for economic development. Through the evaluation of the impact of community participation, this study highlights the potential of crowdfunding as an effective tool for resource mobilization in the context of small businesses.

Hypertension is the leading cause of premature death worldwide. To reduce the risk of hypertension, what needs to be done is hypertension treatment as an effort to control hypertension, one of which is non-pharmacological treatment, usually carried out by implementing the use of pandan wangi plants. Pandan wangi is a plant whose leaves are often used as a food additive. The purpose of implementing Community Service activities in Lorong Putri is to increase public awareness, especially the elderly, about Hypertension and the treatment of Hypertension with traditional medicine. Using the method of providing education and question and answer discussions related to dangerous conditions and efforts to prevent hypertension, participants in this activity were carried out on October 7, 2024 at Lorong Putri, Air Besar Health Center Work Area. totaling 20 people. During the Education Process, participants listened carefully and provided good feedback, in the form of benefits and how to consume boiled pandan leaf water, and whether it can be boiled together with drinking water at home, and all questions from participants can be answered well. With questions and answers from participants, participants can better understand hypertension and how to treat it with traditional medicine.

In general, the definition of sport is a person's physical and psychological activity which aims to maintain and improve the quality of health. Sport is very important for human life. The reason is, regular exercise has a positive impact on physical development. Not only does it have a positive impact on a person's physical development, but it also has an impact on their mental development. This effect increases the efficiency of the body's organs, normalizes blood circulation, breathing and digestion. One of the efforts to find out how much public awareness there is about sports is that the Tangerang City Government, through the Youth and Sports Department, is carrying out a derivative program from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, namely socializing the Sports Development Index related to where this program can be a benchmark for how fit the people of Tangerang City are. The implementation will be held on November 21 2024, which will coincide in the Cisadane Building Hall, Tangerang City.