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Hypertension is a condition that often does not present clear visible symptoms, with blood pressure readings reaching 140/90 mmHg or higher. One non-pharmacological treatment method that can be considered to reduce hypertension is Benson relaxation therapy combined with Quranic recitation (murottal). This study aims to evaluate the effects of the combination of Benson relaxation therapy and Quranic recitation on blood pressure changes in hypertensive patients. The study design used a quasi-experimental quantitative approach with a pretest-posttest method without a control group. The sample was selected using purposive sampling, involving 21 hypertensive patients receiving treatment at the Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital. Wilcoxon test was used for data analysis. The results of the study showed that before the intervention, both systolic and diastolic blood pressure were in the stage 2 hypertension category, but after the intervention, blood pressure decreased to stage 1 hypertension. This indicates a significant change in blood pressure due to the combination of Benson relaxation therapy and Quranic recitation (p-value < 0.05).                                                                                                                                

Background : When insulin production drops too low, metabolic abnormalities in the pancreas cause hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. This condition is known as diabetes mellitus (DM). Patients with diabetes mellitus will require care and support from their loved ones because of the disruption in their self-concept caused by the disease. It is our responsibility as nurses who provide care management to educate our patients and their loved ones about self-care actions they can take to control their blood sugar levels. Objectives: to determine demographic information (gender, age, occupation, education level), create a family care catalog for DM patients, create a self-efficacy catalog after family care, and analyze the relationship between family care and self-efficacy for DM patients. Methods: Cross-sectional research concept with total sampling technique, the number of respondents was 50 people with a questionnaire sheet instrument Results: There were 36 female respondents (72%) and 14 male respondents (28%). The age of the majority of respondents was 56-75 years, 31 people (62%). The highest level of respondent education was high school, 22 people (44%). The majority of respondents who are no longer working are 36 people (72%). The average respondent has suffered from DM for more than 5 years is 30 people (60%). Based on the analysis of family care and self-efficacy, 36 people received good and supportive family care, and 32 people also had high self-efficacy. This study shows the results of statistical tests with the chi-square test and obtained a p value of 0.000 or p <0.05 so that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is a relationship between family care and self-efficacy of diabetes mellitus clients at Sayung 1 Health Center

Exclusive breastfeeding was a good investment for children. Breast milk (ASI) is food that can be given to babies aged 0-6 months and breast milk has many benefits. Therefore, mothers must have good knowledge, attitudes and self-confidence towards exclusive breastfeeding. To determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes in giving exclusive breastfeeding to Prenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in the Bandarharjo Community Health Center Working Area, Semarang City. Type of quantitative research with a cross sectional approach. The sample was pregnant women. The technique used was purposive sampling of 100 respondents. The correlation test used was the Spearman rho test. Using the Spearman correlation test of maternal knowledge on PBSE, the p-value was 0.014 (<0.05). There was a significant relationship between mother's knowledge of PBSE with a correlation of 0.246, which was weak with a positive correlation or close relationship. Meanwhile, attitudes towards PBSE resulted in a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05). There is a significant relationship between the mother's attitude towards PBSE, a correlation of 0.358, namely moderate with a positive correlation or close relationship. There was a relationship between knowledge and attitudes in giving exclusive breastfeeding to prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy.

Phytochemistry is a method used to determine the compounds found in plant essence. Phytochemical identification is carried out using chemical substances used in a reaction to determine the collection of secondary metabolite compounds. Indonesia is a country that has various types of medicinal plants, one of which is the leaves of Katang-katang (Ipomoea pes-caprae). Katang-katang is a tropical vine that is easy to find and belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. The utilization of this medicinal plant is one of the alternatives in an effort to treat a disease.  Along the road in the sandy beach area, many of these plants are found growing creeping on the edge of the shoreline, this plant has a trumpet-like flower and is known as Katang-katang (Ipomoea pes-caprae). (Ipomoea pescaprae L.). Empirically, people often use katang-katang plants to treat infections in wounds, relieve pain, and as antioxidants. The active compounds of katang-katang as antibacterial are terpenoids, steroids, saponins, tannins and flavonoids. The active compound that plays the most role is thought to be the flavonoid compound content.

This research addresses the problematic inclusion of exoneration clauses stipulating positive reviews for warranty claims on Shopee. While the prohibition of exoneration clauses is not explicitly articulated within statutory regulations, it may be inferred from Article 18 of Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection about prohibited standard clauses. Nevertheless, the practice of utilizing exoneration clauses, particularly those mandating positive reviews for warranty claims, persists, notably within the marketplace domain. This study adopts an empirical legal methodology, employing both primary and secondary data sources, which comprise primary and secondary legal materials. Data collection was executed through interviews utilizing a purposive sampling technique, and the data was subsequently subjected to qualitative analysis employing an interactive model. The research findings reveal the problematic nature of including exoneration clauses stipulating positive reviews for warranty claims on Shopee, specifically: the inadequate protection afforded to business actors, Shopee's suboptimal efforts in merchant curation, the non-fulfillment of contractual validity requirements, the ineffectiveness of Shopee's Warranty regulations, and the diminution of credibility within the review section.

Contextual teaching and learning (CTL) is recognized as a teaching approach rooted in real-world situations. This research aimed to assess whether the application of CTL can enhance the speaking abilities of hospitality students. The study utilized classroom action research with a total of 27 participants. Participants were chosen through a purposive sampling method. Data collection involved three techniques, including tests, observations, and interviews. The assessment tools utilized in this research comprised authentic assessments, observation checklists, and interview questionnaires. The data were subsequently analyzed using reduction analysis techniques. The findings indicated that in the initial test, only 59.26% of students achieved speaking scores above the benchmark score. In cycle 1, there was an improvement of 25.93%, followed by an additional 29.63% increase in cycle 2. This demonstrates that CTL can effectively aid students in enhancing their speaking skills.

This study aims to analyze the transformation of public services at the village and sub-district levels in the digital era, as well as identify factors that affect the existing service gap, such as limited human resources (HR), low digital literacy of village apparatus, and lack of supporting infrastructure. Although the central government has launched various digitalization programs, such as digital device assistance and human resource training, many villages still face obstacles in implementing technology-based services. This study uses a qualitative approach with case studies in several villages in Indonesia to explore the experiences of village officials and communities related to the digitization of public services. The results of the study show that the majority of village officials have difficulty operating digital technology due to lack of training and digital literacy, while limited infrastructure also hinders the optimization of internet-based services. Village communities who are increasingly aware of the importance of digitalization expect faster and more efficient services, but the digital divide is the main barrier. This research provides recommendations for village governments to increase the digital capacity of village apparatus through continuous training and strengthening digital infrastructure. Overall, the digitization of public services in villages has great potential to improve the efficiency and quality of services, but requires more attention to improving skills and technological facilities at the village level.

This research aims to describe government cooperation in handling the clean water crisis. With a qualitative descriptive approach, the research uses data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. The results of the analysis relate to handling the water crisis by the government, NGOs and the community, making infiltration wells and greening the area around the springs. Regarding power and coercion, he emphasized that there has not been good cooperation between institutions, but each institution has its own participation in handling the water crisis, such as carrying out traditional rituals, using village funds to manage the water crisis, but there are problems such as, there is no good collaboration, management is still based on secular ego, participation between government, private sector and society is still limited. The crisis shows that every government and non-government institution, and the community, has a way to be involved in managing the drinking water crisis, such as coordinating with various parties, creating joint discussions involving the entire government and community, managing rivers, and cleaning water sources. The conclusion of the research is that there is good cooperation between government and non-government institutions starting from the community, village government, district sub-district through related agencies.

This research aims to analyze the relationships among total risk, capital structure, and profitability, and their impact on corporate sustainability, with firm performance acting as a mediator. Corporate sustainability has become increasingly important in today’s competitive and dynamic business environment. A literature review indicates that well-managed total risk can enhance firm performance, while an optimal capital structure contributes to higher profitability. In turn, profitability enables companies to invest in innovation and sustainable development. This study identifies a gap in the existing literature, as few studies integrate these three factors within the context of sustainability. By employing a comprehensive analytical approach, this research seeks to provide deeper insights into how total risk, capital structure, and profitability interact to support corporate sustainability. The findings are expected to significantly contribute to financial management practices and sustainable corporate policies.

Fishing in the waters of Palang Tuban are continuously carried out, one of which is the capture of jengki anchovies (Stolephorus indicus). The purse seine fishing gear is a productive and efficient tool for capturing jengki anchovies without requiring a fish aggregation device (FAD). Fishermen in Palang Waters often experience varying results, where some catch a large amount of fish, while others catch much less. Some fishermen operate their gear for shorter or longer periods, but this does not guarantee a higher catch. This study aims to determine the operational time of the purse seine gear on the catch of jengki anchovies, and also to examine the effect of different operational times on the catch. Data was collected through experiments with two different treatments, each repeated 16 times, totaling 32 data points. The main parameter analyzed in this study was the quantity or weight of the catch. The research method used was experimental fishing with t-test analysis. The results of the t-test with 16 repetitions at 04:00-10:00 WIB and 07:00-13:00 WIB showed average catches of 1.391 kg and 1.234 kg, respectively, with a significance (2-tailed) value of 0.340 > 0.05. The t-test results indicate that H0 is accepted, and H1 is rejected, meaning there is no significant difference between the two time periods.

It is absolutely essential to use environmentally friendly fishing gear that complies with the Code of Conduct for Responsibility (CCRF FAO 1995). This is due to the impact of using non-environmentally friendly fishing gear in the form of environmental damage. Competition between fishing gears to get maximum catches raises concerns about overfishing. Therefore, environmentally friendly fishing gear is a reference in the use of technology and fishing gear. Purse seines are a type of fishing gear that is widely operated, this fishing gear is operated with a single vessel or single Purse Seine boat. The aim of this research is to analyze the level of environmental friendliness of purse seines. Data was obtained using the interview method with 30 respondents.

This research aims to analyze the effect of different setting depths of handline fishing gear on catches of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) in Mentawai waters which are landed at the Bungus Ocean Fishing Port. The research was carried out using field experimental methods at three setting depths, namely 25 meters, 50 meters and 75 meters. The research results show that a depth of 25 meters produces the most optimal catch compared to other depths. This depth has the advantages of abundant availability of target fish, optimal visibility, as well as temperatures and oxygen levels that support fish activity. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Least Significant Difference test (LSD). The analysis results show that differences in depth have a very real influence (**). These findings provide practical guidance in optimizing fishing gear depth to increase catch yields sustainably.

This study aims to analyze the level of environmental friendliness of the bubu fishing gear used by fishermen in Gisik Cemandi Village, Sedati District, Sidoarjo Regency, East Java. The evaluation was carried out using nine criteria for environmentally friendly fishing gear listed in the FAO 1995 Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF), namely selectivity of fishing gear, impact on habitat, safety for fishermen, quality of catch, product safety for consumers, minimization of bycatch, impact on biodiversity, sustainability of protected species, and social acceptance in the community. This study used a survey method involving 30 fisher respondents selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through direct observation, structured interviews with questionnaires, and literature studies. Data analysis was carried out using a score weighting method based on the CCRF criteria. The results showed that the bubu fishing gear in Gisik Cemandi Village generally met the criteria as a very environmentally friendly fishing gear with a total score of 33.4 on a scale of 1–36.

The problems that exist with fishing gear regarding environmental friendliness are becoming more of a concern and priority in marine and fisheries management, such as fishing in Gresik Regency which is carried out using various fishing gear, including the Surface Gillnet. This research was conducted in Gresik Waters in November - December 2024 with the aim of evaluating and determining the level of environmental friendliness of Surface Gillnet fishing gear in Gresik Waters. The method that will be used is a descriptive-qualitative method. This collection comes from respondents, namely fishermen who use surface gillnet fishing gear. The data obtained is in the form of a friendliness level score which includes 9 criteria for environmentally friendly fishing gear based on the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF). The result of calculating the environmental friendliness score is 28.93, which means that the Surface Gillnet fishing gear is an environmentally friendly fishing gear.

Good governance for hospitals is the first step that can be taken to be able to follow the rules that change and will always change. Patients as health service users that after the patient uses the services of the hospital, the patient will compare the quality of service expected by the patient with what they actually receive. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of good governance and hospital service quality on patient satisfaction at HVA Toeloengredjo Pare Kediri Hospital. This study is a quantitative research with data analysis using multiple linear regression. The number of samples used was 32 patients. The results of the study showed that good governance had an effect on patient satisfaction by data analysis obtained a significant value of 0.000 < 0.05 and tcal>ttable, H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted, which means that good governance has a positive and significant influence on patient satisfaction. While the significant value is 0.019 < 0.05 and the tcal>ttable, H0 is rejected and H2 is accepted, which means that the quality of service has a positive and significant influence on patient satisfaction. From the results of data processing, it is known that the significant value is 0.000 < 0.05 and the tcal>ttable, H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, which means that good governance and service quality have a positive and significant influence on patient satisfaction at HVA Toeloengredjo Pare Kediri Hospital.    

Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide. Stroke survivors often experience severe disabilities, particularly in their ability to walk and perform daily physical activities independently. Many are unable to ambulate without assistance, even after reaching a certain level of independence. These persistent impairments contribute to a decreased quality of life and increase the risk of long-term complications. This study aims to determine the self-perceived difficulty in performing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) among ischemic stroke patients. The research employed a quantitative descriptive design and involved 25 ischemic stroke patients selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected at Banda General Hospital using the Barthel Index (BI) assessment tool to evaluate the patients' level of independence in carrying out daily activities, both before and after receiving physiotherapy. The results showed that, prior to physiotherapy, 10 respondents (40%) were in the category of severe dependency, requiring significant assistance to perform ADL. Following physiotherapy intervention, there was a decrease in the number of patients in the severe dependency category, indicating an improvement in functional independence. These findings suggest that physiotherapy plays an important role in supporting recovery and enhancing the ability of ischemic stroke patients to carry out daily activities. Patients’ self-perceived difficulties are also essential indicators in designing more personalized and effective rehabilitation programs.

The incidence of stunting in toddlers is one of the global nutritional problems. Based on UNICEF data from 2010–2017, it shows that the prevalence of stunting in the world reached 28%, in Eastern and Southern Africa it was 40%, and in South Asia it was 38%. When compared with the "non-public health problem" limit according to WHO for stunting problems of 20%, almost all countries in the world experience public health problems. The aim of the research is to determine the relationship between knowledge and family income and the incidence of stunting among toddlers at the Rantau Selamat Community Health Center, East Aceh in 2024. This type of research is analytical observational research using a cross-sectional approach, the sample is some of the toddlers at the Rantau Selamat Community Health Center, East Aceh in 2024, a number of 61 respondents. Research results: There is a relationship between knowledge and income and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in the Rantau Selamat Community Health Center Working Area, East Aceh in 2024. It is recommended for the Community Health Center to provide education to parents so that they have good knowledge of skills in parenting toddlers, and to the local community Those who are pregnant need to pay attention to their diet to prevent LBW. For parents to monitor the growth and development of their children under five so that stunting can be prevented and overcome.

Background: “The highest prevalence of LBP at Awal Bros Hospital in Pekanbaru is estimated to be 0.70% or 3,238 people in 2022, 1.38% or 5,584 people in 2023, and 2,084 people or 1.11% in 2024. The impact of low back pain can make movement difficult, affect quality of life, and limit work activities and mental health. Method: The design of this research is quantitative research, with a cross sectional approach. The sampling technique used the consecutive formula and the sample size was 83 respondents. The data collection method uses a questionnaire. The data analysis used is univariate analysis and bivariate analysis using Somer's test. Results: Characteristics of the majority of respondents were women, 51 people (61.4%), 60 people aged > 35 years (72.3%), 54 people with a working period of > 5 years (65.1%), with BMI obesity amounted to 49 people (59.0%), amounted to 53 people (63.9%) who never did physical activity (exercise per week). The majority experienced moderate lower back pain, amounting to 34 respondents (41.0%), and had poor sleep quality, amounting to 51 respondents (61.4%). Based on the analysis test results, the d value was 0.482, meaning there was a moderate positive correlation with the p value (0.000 < 0.05), meaning there was a relationship between lower back pain and sleep quality in LBP patients at Awal Bros Hospital, Pekanbaru. Conclusion: There is a relationship between lower back pain and sleep quality. This shows that the higher the lower back pain, the worse the sleep quality.”    

This study aims to examine the influence of motivation and work environment on employee performance at the Plantation Office of Fakfak Regency. A quantitative structural approach was used with a sample of 50 employees selected purposively. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, and documentation, then analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics via SmartPLS 3.8. The results showed that work motivation (80.55%), work environment (86.8%), and employee performance (79.91%) were all rated as good. Partial tests revealed that motivation significantly influenced performance (t = 2.341; p = 0.024), as did the work environment (t = 3.694; p = 0.001). Simultaneous testing using ANOVA produced an F value of 39.120 with a significance level of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating a significant combined effect. The coefficient of determination (R²) was 0.700, suggesting that 70% of the variance in employee performance is explained by motivation and work environment, while the remaining 30% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study. It is recommended that the Plantation Office of Fakfak Regency improve motivation and work conditions to further enhance employee performance.

This final project aims to determine: (1) Job desk of public area attendant in cleaning public areas at the Grand Mercure Solo Baru Hotel (2) Performance of public area attendant in handling public area cleanliness. This study uses a qualitative research method by obtaining data through interviews, observations, documentation and literature studies. The data analysis technique used in this study consists of four steps, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the research that has been conducted, it was concluded that the performance of the public area attendant is quite good in handling public area cleanliness because it is done every day with a daily checklist carried out on each shift, and with the job desk, the duties and responsibilities of the public area attendant in maintaining and preserving the cleanliness of hotel assets are clearly written. However, there are obstacles, namely, equipment and cleaning materials are not always available because staff do not conduct an inventory every month. Therefore, it is necessary to procure goods to improve the performance of the public area attendant in handling public area cleanliness at the Grand Mercure Solo Baru Hotel.