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Toxoplasma gondi is a pervasive parasite that causes a variety of diseases both in humans and animals, it infects the neural cells of the central nervous system. There have been previous reports linking this infection with Autism. Autism is a combination of complex neurodevelopmental disorders leading to alteration in social communication. This study was done to detect the frequency of seropositive Toxoplasmosis in Autistic children attending psychiatric units in Azady Teaching Hospital in Kirkuk governorate-Iraq. This case-control study was done on 40 Autistic children (30 male, 10 female) with an average age of 5.4±6 years and 40 healthy children (8 male, 32 female) with the same age range (6.1±2) year, from April 2018- January 2020. Sample collection was done by obtaining four ml of blood from all study group children for the detection of both IgM and IgG Toxoplasma gondi antibodies using the ELISA technique. Chi-square and paired T-tests were used for data analysis. The IgM serology for both Autistic and control children was negative while there was just one positive result of T.gondi IgG in Autistic Children and two positive results in normal children which made the result insignificant( X2=0.45, p-value>0.05). Regarding gender, there was no significant difference in detecting positive results between boys and girls of the study groups (X2=0.45 p value> 0.05). The study also demonstrated that Autistic Parents were statistically older than healthy children of the same age. We couldn't uncover any connection between ASD and toxoplasmosis. The age of parents & family history has a significant impact on the development of ASD.

This research aims to determine the development of fine motor skills in children aged 3-4 years through the activity of compiling geometric puzzles at Kbit Al-Ishlah, Gorontalo City. This research is classroom action research at KBIT Al-Ishlah. The subjects in this study were 9 children, consisting of 5 boys and 4 girls aged 3-4 years at Kbit Al-Ishlah Gorontalo.  The data collection technique used qualitative description techniques. The results of this study showed that there was an increase in the fine motor skills of children aged 3-4 years through the activity of putting together puzzles. It can be explained that fine motor skills in children at KBIT Al-Ishlah are the child's ability to use the fingers of the right and left hand in the activity of compiling geometric puzzles, 5 out of 9 children or 75% of children are able to develop as expected, 2 children 10% of children The ability is starting to develop, while 1 child 5% is at the ability not yet developed. Most of the children show good mastery of fine motor skills as measured through the activity of putting together geometric puzzles, although there is still one child who needs more attention.

Stunting is a condition of impaired child growth due to chronic malnutrition during the 1,000 First Days of Life (HPK), affecting physical, cognitive, and social development. In Indonesia, stunting remains a major challenge, particularly among toddlers. Providing appropriate Complementary Feeding (MP-ASI) for children aged 6-24 months is key to prevention. This article discusses an educational program for stunting prevention through the development of MP-ASI menus in Saringembat Village. The program aims to increase community awareness of the importance of balanced nutrition through three main stages: determining MP-ASI menus, preparing educational materials, and conducting socialization and MP-ASI-making practices. The menus are divided into three age groups (6-8 months, 9-12 months, and over 12 months) using local ingredients such as catfish, spinach, and potatoes.The results show increased community understanding, the effectiveness of using local ingredients, and the success of hands-on practice. A final evaluation quiz indicated that most participants understood the concept of MP-ASI and stunting prevention. This program is expected to continue to help reduce stunting rates and create a healthier generation.

The development of the era in the 21st century has entered an era where competition between educational institutions is increasingly competitive and requires educational institutions to adapt to developments in society. However, the public's interest in sending their children to school at MA Al Amiriyyah has not decreased. Seeing the phenomenon that occurred, researchers are interested in researching the implementation of marketing strategies for private educational institutions at MA Al Amiriyyah. The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of marketing strategies for private educational institutions in the 4.0 era. This type of research is qualitative research using descriptive methods. Data collection techniques use observation and interviews. Data analysis methods use data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that of several marketing strategies for school institutions in the industrial era 4.0, they are more dominant in promoting through the internet and social media (websites, Instagram) and this is also shown in the results of parent interviews that school information is obtained through websites and social media.

Development is the increasing ability of the body to structure and function more complexly, in an orderly and predictable pattern. One of the aspects that assist the adequacy of child development is parents' support. One of the factors that influence the development of toddlers is stimulation. Stimulation is trigger that comes from the child's external environment. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between maternal stimulation and the development of pre-school children aged 3-5 years. This research is a correlational analytic study with a cross sectional approach. They were taken using a complete sampling approach on a population of 30 persons and a sample of 30 people. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. The frequency distribution is used for univariate data analysis, and the Fisher’s Exact Test alternative is used for bivariate data analysis. The result showed that 22 mothers provided good stimulation and 8 mothers gave less stimulation. From the results of the KPSP, it showed that there were 20 children with appropriate development, 4 children with doubts, and 6 children with deviations. Based on the Fisher’s Exact Test alternative, it was known that the P value is 0.000 with α 0.05. Because the significance value is <α, then H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, indicating that there is a correlation between stimulation and the development of pre-school children aged 3-5 years in KB RA Umi Sundari Kraksaan, Probolinggo Regency. It is hoped that the results of this study would help parents who have children give adequate stimulation for their children's growth.

School-aged children need adequate nutrients that support children's growth and development. Children can learn, play and develop optimally which is supported by nutritious and balanced food intake (Marfuah et al., 2022). School-aged or elementary school (SD) children are easily affected by malnutrition. Several factors that cause nutritional problems in school-aged children include parents' economic difficulties and low intake of nutritious food. Apart from that, parents' lack of awareness of the importance of nutrition, irregular eating patterns, and wrong eating habits also have negative effects related to nutrition (Rahmi, 2020). Apart from that, eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia are related to social pressure, unhealthy body image and other emotional problems. Therefore, there is a need to increase awareness about the importance of healthy eating patterns, provide access to nutritious food, strengthen nutrition education in schools, and involve parents in supporting good eating habits at home, collaboration between parents, schools and communities as well. plays a role in supporting healthy eating patterns for children (Susanti et al., 2024).  The aim of this service activity is to increase students' knowledge about the importance of optimal nutritional intake in accordance with children's nutritional needs so that it can support optimal growth and development, producing an intelligent and accomplished generation, therefore it is necessary to carry out health promotion efforts in the form of providing education and evaluation to increasing knowledge about nutrition in school-aged children so as to create a healthy, superior and achieving generation.

This study aims to provide information and insight into the importance of filtering adult content in the social-emotional development of elementary school children. In today's digital era, technological advances make it easy to access information through various devices such as gadgets. This shows both positive and negative impacts on education, especially if there is no filtering, so children are free to search for information such as adult content that can affect their social emotional development. This study uses a qualitative approach to explain the importance of adult content filtering in the social-emotional development of elementary school children. Data is collected through a literature review that provides a framework or concept to analyze the topic or problem under study. This research includes independent variables and dependent variables. By using a qualitative approach, this research is expected to provide comprehensive facts about the importance of adult content filtering in the social-emotional development of elementary school children. The benefits of this research can provide additional insight for readers regarding the importance of adult content filtering in the social emotional development of elementary school children.

This article discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in Christian Religious Education within the family in the digital era. Modern parents face new challenges posed by technological advancements, such as excessive screen time and the negative impacts of digital media. Therefore, they need to integrate spiritual guidance with digital literacy and technological skills, relying on the Holy Spirit for wisdom and understanding in teaching Christian values. The Holy Spirit plays a role in helping parents educate their children in the truth and Christian values, as well as teaching online ethics, internet safety, and wise technology use. Through a balanced and wise approach, and with the support of the Holy Spirit, parents can guide their children to become intelligent, responsible individuals who are prepared to face an ever-changing future. The Holy Spirit also assists parents in creating a family environment that is loving, peaceful, and harmonious, ideal for spiritual growth and character development. In this digital era, it is important for parents to utilize both spiritual and technological resources simultaneously to ensure the holistic well-being of their children, physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Children's emotional development during childhood is a very important basis in forming attitudes, values ​​and behavior in the future. Parenting styles play a very important role in the formation and emotional development of children. This research examines various types of parenting patterns applied by parents and their impact on children's psychological well-being. Based on literature analysis from ten journals, it was found that positive parenting styles, such as authoritative, can support the development of children's emotional regulation and self-confidence. On the other hand, authoritarian or permissive parenting can actually hinder a child's ability to express emotions in a healthy way. The results of this study show that early social experiences and a positive family environment greatly influence children's emotional development, which ultimately has an impact on their success in the future. This research highlights the importance of parental attention in implementing parenting patterns that support children's emotional

Digital technology significantly impacts children's concentration. While educational apps and structured media positively influence cognitive development, learning motivation, memory, and problem-solving skills, excessive, uncontrolled use leads to negative effects. These include decreased concentration, language development issues, and dependence on devices, hindering creativity and independence. Rapid, responsive technological interactions accustom children to instant stimuli, making sustained attention difficult. Intense screen exposure can cause impulsivity, distractibility, and reduced focus. Therefore, adaptive and technology-aware parenting is crucial. Parental supervision, balanced integration, and time limits on device usage are essential to maximize benefits and minimize adverse effects on children's concentration and overall development    

Learning technology continues to develop as time goes by. Technology is the science of tools and skills that make humans work more efficiently. The implementation of daily learning often follows technological developments in the world of education, as do teachers and lecturers. In the field of education, technology has an influence on improving the quality of education, types of educational technology, information technology and communication and learning technology have a major role in learning. The role of technology in the field of education is as an information center and doing new things to illustrate learning and determine online learning methods. With increasingly developing technology, it can also provide benefits that have both good and bad impacts. One of the developments in technology has had a good influence by increasing self-openness in terms of expanding knowledge as information for all life in the world across borders, places and times. Negative impacts include changes in behavior, morals, rules or morals of life so that they conflict with the moral rules that apply in society. Therefore, to prevent the negative impact of using technology in learning, it is necessary to supervise parents and educators who work together in carrying out teaching and supervising children in using technology. The presence and function of technology in the world of education provides the development and growth of human resources as a determinant in achieving success in education. This kind of thing is caused by human resources themselves which are still lagging behind in using this technology in training. With today's technological developments in education, there are many new innovations to support learning. In this case, one way is to provide changes in educational facilities which are increasingly increasing and developing rapidly through technology.

This study aims to improve the understanding of addition concepts of numbers 1-10 in first-grade elementary school students through the use of number cube learning media. The research method used is an experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design. The research subjects were first-grade students divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group was taught using number cube learning media, while the control group was taught using conventional methods. Data were collected through tests of understanding the addition concepts of numbers 1-10 before and after learning. The results showed a significant increase in the understanding of addition concepts of numbers 1-10 in the experimental group that used number cube learning media compared to the control group. The use of number cubes provides a concrete and interactive visual representation, thus helping students understand the concept of addition more effectively. This indicates that number cube learning media is effective in improving the understanding of addition concepts of numbers 1-10 in first-grade students. This study recommends the use of number cube learning media as an innovative and effective alternative learning method to improve the understanding of mathematical concepts in young children. Further research can be conducted to investigate the effectiveness of number cube learning media on other mathematical materials and at different educational levels. In addition, further research is needed on the development of more varied and interesting number cube learning media for students.

Crimes of sexual intercourse committed by children are one type of crime that requires special attention, especially as the incidence of such crimes committed by children has been increasing year by year. The significant impact resulting from this crime should certainly be a matter of our collective concern. Therefore, this research aims to identify the factors underlying why children commit sexual offenses and the rehabilitation efforts undertaken by the Special Child Development Institution Class II Lombok Tengah for children who commit sexual offenses. This research is empirical in nature. Data in this research were obtained using observation methods, interviews, documentation, and literature study. The data were then analyzed using a sociological approach, a case study approach, and a legislative approach. The data was then presented using a descriptive qualitative method. The research results show that the factors causing children to commit sexual offenses are poor environmental factors, social media factors, and lack of parental supervision. Meanwhile, the efforts made by the Special Child Development Institution Class II Lombok Tengah for children who commit sexual offenses are personality development, including spiritual development, national and state awareness, reintegration, and intellectual development, and independence development, including horticulture, agriculture, basic welding techniques, and barbershop skills.

Children who have committed legal violations are inmates at the Class II Special Child Development Institution in Lombok Tengah. During the child rehabilitation process at LPKA Lombok Tengah, some children continue to violate the rules, making the conditions unfavorable. The purpose of this research is to ensure the legal basis for the imposition of sanctions and the enforcement of disciplinary sanctions, as well as the obstacles faced by LPKA Lombok Tengah. The method used in this writing is normative-empirical with a case, legislative, and sociological approach. The results of this study are as follows: First, the legal basis for imposing disciplinary punishment is outlined in the Decree of the Minister of Law and Human Rights Number M.HH-03.OT.02.02 of 2014 concerning guidelines for the treatment of children in LPKA. Second, the light disciplinary sanctions include verbal reprimands, moderate sanctions such as apologies and agreements between the staff and the inmates, and heavy disciplinary sanctions such as cleaning the bathroom and restricting visitation activities. The obstacles encountered include the factor of the inmates being difficult to discipline, the condition of the inmates being unwell when sanctions are to be imposed, and the factor of facilities and infrastructure.

Education is the main key in building an intelligent and competitive generation. However, in remote areas such as Werwaru Village, Southwest Maluku, the challenges in education are quite significant, especially in increasing children's interest in learning. Gaps in facilities, lack of motivation, and limited resources are the main obstacles to their academic development. This research aims to explore the role of free tutoring activities carried out by KKN students at Pattimura University PSDKU MBD in increasing children's interest in learning in Werwaru Village. This program is carried out for 30 days with a frequency of three times a week and involves various interactive and creative learning methods, such as group learning, personal approaches, and educational games. The research results showed an increase in children's motivation and enthusiasm for learning, which was reflected in improvements in understanding of subject matter and increased student test scores. However, challenges related to program sustainability remain a major concern, especially after KKN students complete their assignments. This research suggests the need for partnerships with local institutions to ensure this program can continue to run and have a positive impact on future generations.

The problem of under-five nutrition, especially stunting, is still the focus of the government. Stunting in toddlers can have an impact on physical, mental and emotional development, as well as brain development. Children who suffer from stunting, as adults, will be more susceptible to diseases, both infectious and non-communicable diseases. Jambi Province's stunting prevalence of 13.5% in 2023 has not yet reached the reduction target. Based on SSGI in 2021, the stunting prevalence rate in Jambi City is 14.0%. This study aims to determine the effect of healthy food education on the knowledge of mothers of toddlers. This study is a quasi-experimental study (pre- test and post-test), the respondents were mothers of toddlers in Pinang Merah Village, Jambi City. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test. The results of the study were an increase in knowledge seen from the results of the pre- test and post-test which statistically proved a significant increase in knowledge (p-value <0.001). It is concluded that there is an effect of healthy food education on the knowledge of mothers of toddlers. It is hoped that local health centers will often carry out counseling or educational activities to the community to increase knowledge, attitudes and behavior so as to increase the degree of public health.

Performance management is a strategy to improve individual and team performance through a structured evaluation process. This study aims to analyze the application of the Baron and Armstrong performance management model at the Regional Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) for the Protection of Women and Children (PPA) in Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands. Baron and Armstrong's model includes a cycle of vision and mission, goal setting, planning, development, and feedback. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were obtained through interviews, documentation and observation, using purposive sampling techniques to select relevant resource persons. Data analysis was done thematically through the stages of reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the implementation of this model has strengths in building a systematic workflow, but also faces challenges related to limited resources. This research provides recommendations for additional programs that can improve the effectiveness of women and child protection services. The findings contribute to the development of performance management strategies in similar institutions.

Character is important in human life. Character building must begin at an early age. The church must also realize this, because the church has an important role in shaping character, especially the character of Christ in children. Through the teaching of Sunday school teachers, the church can take part in the formation of children's character at an early age. The role of a Sunday school teacher is quite large for the character building of Sunday school children. Therefore, Sunday school teachers must know the importance of childhood, the role of Sunday school teachers in the formation of children's character, the process of character formation, influencing factors in character formation and shaping children's character according to the stages of child development. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which the role of Sunday school teachers in GBIS Salatiga on the character building of Sunday school children in GBIS Salatiga. This research was conducted using qualitative method and data collection was done through interviews. The results of the research were then reviewed in detail and critically using theoretical studies so that it is known to what extent the role of Sunday school teachers regarding the character building of Sunday school children in GBIS Salatiga.

Divorce is a global phenomenon with significant implications for children's rights. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the fulfillment of children's rights after divorce in five countries with different legal systems: Qatar, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Jordan. The research employs a normative juridical method with a comparative legal research approach through literature review and legal document analysis. The findings reveal that each country has a unique mechanism for ensuring children's rights after divorce. Diverse legal systems—ranging from common law, civil law, to Islamic law—lead to variations in approaches to ensuring custody, care, and protection for children. The study identifies four critical dimensions in fulfilling children's rights: the right to survival and development, the right to protection, the right to education, and the right to participation. The comparative analysis highlights that cultural factors, legal systems, and political commitment play a fundamental role in determining the effectiveness of child rights protection after divorce. Key recommendations of this study include the need for regulatory harmonization, strengthening enforcement mechanisms, and developing sustainable monitoring systems. This research provides theoretical and practical contributions to understanding the complexity of fulfilling children's rights across global legal systems.

SMA Negeri 12 Semarang City has religious diversity, namely 1) Islam; 2) Christianity; and 3) Catholicism, making the school one of the targets of the National Medium-Term Development Plan 2024 to increase the index of harmony between religious communities through education. The focus and purpose of the research is to describe in detail the implementation of moderation of religious life in SMA Negeri 12 Semarang City. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The researcher had a role in collecting data by using observation, interview, and documentation methods. This research uses an interactive model data analysis technique which then uses source and technique triangulation for validity. The results showed that the implementation of moderation in SMA Negeri 12 Semarang City has been carried out well, this can be seen from the achievement of moderation indicators, namely 1) National Commitment of the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5), Pancasila Education (PP) learning, Religious learning, flag ceremony and character camp; 2) Tolerance of P5, Religious and PP learning, Healthy School Movement programme, and Child Friendly Education Unit; 3) Anti-violence of P5 and punitive measures in the form of warnings, advice, point deductions, and mediation with the result that cases that cannot be handled are expelled from school; 4) Local Cultural Accommodation of P5 and extracurricular activities in the form of traditional dance.