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Nausea and vomiting are common discomforts experienced by 50% of pregnant women in the first trimester. One of the implementations to reduce nausea and vomiting with non-pharmacological therapy is the provision of lavender aromatherapy. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was an effect of giving Lavender aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting in pregnant women in the first trimester at PMB Ronni Siregar Deli Serdang. The research method used was Quasi-experimental using nonequivalent control group design. The sampling technique used in this study was Total sampling based on Inclusion and Exclusion criteria, the number of samples was 30 respondents (15 intervention groups and 15 control groups). The results showed that the average value of respondents in the intervention group in the nausea and vomiting value before giving lavender aromatherapy was Mean 13.5 standard deviation 3,521. in the intervention group after being given treatment, a mean value of 10.6 was obtained with a standard division of 4,459. Based on the t-test, a p-value of 0.000 was obtained, which means it is smaller than the significant value <0.05. The conclusion of this study is that there is an Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy on Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnant Women in the First Trimester at PMB Ronni Siregar Deli Serdang. This study expects Midwives to provide health promotion and education, namely by improving their midwifery care, especially for Pregnant Women with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, in addition to explaining the non-pharmacological benefits in reducing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. 

The availability of educational facilities is one of the most important factors in enhancing active learning, particularly in the context of Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK) education and classroom settings. Physical education and health is one of the subjects that can help students develop themselves as individuals and social beings so that they grow and develop naturally (Firmasnyah & Rukmana, 2017). The availability of educational facilities is one of the most important factors in enhancing active learning, particularly in the context of Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK) education and classroom settings. The purpose of this study is to understand how PJOK and classroom teachers perceive the availability of educational facilities in schools in promoting active learning. The availability of educational facilities in schools in promoting active learning. The methodology used in this study is a qualitative descriptive technique using interviews to collect data. The research methodology is qualitative descriptive, using data collection techniques through interviews. Qualitative descriptive using data collection techniques through interviews. This study involved physical education teachers and classroom teachers from SDN Dasar 1 Gobras Tasikmalaya. The findings of this study indicate that most teachers believe that educational facilities at schools are adequate but need to be improved to ensure more effective active learning. Additionally, there are differences in perception between physical education teachers and classroom teachers, with physical education teachers emphasizing the importance of facilities for classrooms and sports. Additionally, there are differences in perception between physical education teachers and classroom teachers, with physical education teachers emphasizing the importance of facilities for classrooms and sports.

Effective pricing is a key factor in enhancing competitiveness and customer satisfaction in the optical industry. This study aims to analyze the pricing strategy of eyeglass products based on market segmentation at Optik YAR Padang. Market segmentation was conducted by grouping consumers according to demographic, psychographic, and purchasing behavior characteristics. The research employed a quantitative approach using survey questionnaires distributed to customers, and the data were analyzed using cross-tabulation and chi-square tests. The results show significant differences in price preferences among various market segments, particularly based on age, income level, and the purpose of eyeglass use (fashion or vision correction). The findings recommend that Optik YAR implement differentiated pricing strategies tailored to each target segment, such as economic pricing for students and premium pricing for professionals. By applying segmentation-based pricing strategies, the company can improve customer loyalty and sales efficiency.

This Community Service activity aims to enhance technology management literacy among small business owners of second-hand computer PC spare parts through training and mentoring in the use of the Shopee marketplace. Shopee was chosen as the digital marketing platform because it is one of the largest and most widely accessed marketplaces in Indonesia. Many micro-entrepreneurs still lack comprehensive knowledge of digital strategies, including online store management, product display, and promotional features on Shopee. Therefore, this program is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills to fully utilize Shopee. The implementation method includes needs identification, digital literacy training, hands-on workshops, and intensive mentoring. Evaluation is conducted to measure the participants’ competence in independently managing a marketplace-based business in a sustainable manner.

This community service activity aims to provide an understanding of maritime law to fishermen and coastal communities in Setokok Village, Bulang District, Batam City, specifically regarding the supervision of foreign vessels in Indonesian waters. The methods used were direct outreach with a participatory approach, group discussions, and case simulations. This activity involved 85 participants consisting of fishermen, community leaders, and village officials. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of the rights and obligations of fishermen, procedures for reporting foreign vessels, and the importance of maintaining the sovereignty of Indonesian waters. This activity had a positive impact in the form of increased awareness of maritime law and community participation in monitoring water areas.

Penyakit tidak menular (PTM), termasuk diabetes mellitus, menjadi masalah kesehatan utama yang membutuhkan deteksi dini. Pemeriksaan kadar gula darah merupakan metode screening yang efektif untuk mendeteksi risiko diabetes. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan di Lapangan Pemuda Kutacane, Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara, pada Mei 2025. Sebanyak 102 orang yang aktif berolahraga diperiksa kadar gula darahnya menggunakan glucometer standar. Hasilnya menunjukkan 17 orang (16,7%) memiliki kadar gula darah > 200 mg/dL, mengindikasikan risiko diabetes, sementara 85 orang (83,3%) dalam batas normal. Edukasi tentang gaya hidup sehat juga diberikan. Temuan ini menggarisbawahi pentingnya screening dan edukasi berkelanjutan untuk mencegah PTM.

The purpose of this article is to describe the perceptions of physical education teachers and class teachers towards the role of physical education in improving the emotional well-being of elementary school students. The main focus of the discussion is how PJOK lessons not only have an impact on physical development, but also support students' emotional growth, self-confidence, discipline, and social interaction. The methods used in this paper are observation and descriptive qualitative interviews with three resource persons, namely two physical education teachers, one class teacher at SDN 5 Imbanagara Raya. Data was collected through direct question and answer sessions that explore their experiences and views in observing changes in student behavior through PJOK activities. Based on the results of the interview, it was found that PJOK has an important role as a medium for student expression, especially for those who tend to be quiet or lack confidence. Physical activities and team games help students in forming self-confidence, discipline, and cooperation skills. In addition, collaboration between class teachers and physical education teachers is also an important key in adjusting teaching approaches that are responsive to students' emotional conditions. Thus, physical education contributes significantly to creating a learning environment that supports students' mental and emotional health.

This community service program focuses on empowering the local community of Kertosari Village, Purwosari District, Pasuruan Regency, through creative batik-making based on local wisdom. This activity aims to support the development of sustainable ecotourism and enhance the competitiveness of tourist destinations in the global era. Tourism, as defined in Indonesian Law No. 10 of 2009, includes activities aimed at recreation, self-development, and exploration of local attractions. Kertosari Village, recipient of the 2019 Indonesia Sustainable Tourism Award, has strong potential as an ecotourism village with unique natural and cultural assets. Through training and capacity-building, this program seeks to equip local residents with batik-making skills that can serve as cultural products for tourism promotion. Funded by Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya and supported by community partners, this initiative includes training sessions, seminars, and publications in SINTA-accredited journals and digital platforms. The expected outcomes are increased community participation in tourism, enhanced creative skills, and economic empowerment. Ultimately, this program aims to strengthen the identity of Kertosari Village as a sustainable tourist destination, while preserving local cultural heritage through batik.  

This study explores the metaphor of life in Colleen Hoover’s novel Reminders of Him, aiming to identify the types of linguistic metaphors and analyze the conceptual metaphors that underlie them. Based on Lakoff and Johnson’s conceptual metaphor theory, which classifies metaphors into structural, ontological, and orientational categories, this study highlights the role of metaphor as a cognitive tool, not merely a stylistic device. A qualitative method was employed, with data collected using AntConc software by focusing on parts of the novel containing the word “life.” The Metaphor Identification Procedure was applied to identify linguistic metaphors, which were then categorized based on the word class of the lexical units that were used metaphorically. The results of this study show four types of linguistic metaphors involving the noun “life”: nominal, verbal, adjectival, and prepositional. These forms portray life as a physical object, a process, a possessed attribute, or a container. These linguistic metaphors reflect eight conceptual metaphors, including five ontological metaphors (life is ownership, life is a container, life is an entity, life is air, life is a place) and three structural metaphors (life is a machine, life is a journey, life is a challenge). The diversity of these conceptual metaphors illustrates the rich representation of life in the novel.

Auctions in Indonesia serve a dual function not only as a mechanism for buying and selling to obtain optimal prices, but also as a legal enforcement tool that reflects both the public and private aspects of the auction process. This study aims to analyze the legal standing of the auction minutes deed (akta risalah lelang) in providing legal certainty for auction winners, particularly concerning ownership of vehicles resulting from the execution of state-confiscated assets. This study employs a normative approach, which examines law as a set of norms applicable within society and functions as a guideline for individual behavior. In this context, the auction minutes deed is regarded as an authentic deed; however, its existence does not automatically serve as legitimate proof of ownership for the winning bidder. Nevertheless, the deed still ensures legal certainty by demonstrating the good faith of the buyer and can serve as the legal basis for transferring vehicle ownership documents, proof of the sales transaction, and valid legal evidence.

The aim of this research is to determine and analyze: 1) The influence of the principal's Servant Leadership on the Performance of Public Elementary School Teachers in Gandus District. 2) The influence of teacher competency on state elementary school teachers in Gandus District. 3) The Influence of Citizenship Behavior on the Performance of Public Elementary School Teachers in Gandus District. And 4) The simultaneous influence of the Principal's Servant Leadership, Teacher Competency and Citizenship Behavior on the Performance of Public Elementary School Teachers in Gandus District, Palembang City. This research uses quantitative methods with a correlational approach. The research sample consisted of 122 teachers from state elementary schools in Gandus District. Data collection techniques use questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression using the SPSS version 26 application. The results of the research showed that there was a positive and significant influence both partially and simultaneously between the Principal's Servant Leadership, Teacher Competence and Citizenship Behavior on Teacher Performance. The magnitude of the influence of these three independent variables on teacher performance simultaneously is 78.9%, while the remaining 21.1% is influenced by other variables not examined in this research.

This study aims to improve the ability to write job application letters among 12th-grade students at SMK BAZNAS Makassar through a contextual approach. The background of this research is based on the students’ low skills in writing job application letters in accordance with linguistic conventions and proper text structure. The method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted in two cycles. Data collection techniques include observation, writing tests, and documentation. The results of the study show that the contextual approach significantly enhances students' ability to write job application letters, as evidenced by an increase in the average score from 68.5 in the pre-cycle to 81.2 at the end of the second cycle. This research recommends that Indonesian language teachers at vocational schools implement contextual approaches as an effective and relevant teaching strategy aligned with workplace demands.

Early complementary feeding is associated with digestive disorders in infants, including constipation. This literature review aims to explore the relationship between the timing of complementary food (MP-ASI) introduction and the incidence of constipation in infants aged 6–12 months. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the review includes 9 research articles published between 2013 and 2023 from databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect. The findings show that early MP-ASI (before 6 months of age) significantly increases the risk of constipation due to the immaturity of the infant's gastrointestinal system and low dietary fiber intake. Most studies highlight the physiological limitations of the infant's digestive system under six months and the importance of appropriate food timing and content. The implication of this review supports WHO and national health guidelines recommending complementary feeding initiation at 6 months of age. It also emphasizes the need for health education at the community level to prevent functional constipation in early life through correct feeding practices.

Sugar level disease or commonly called diabetes mellitus is a degenerative disease that rarely heals, often affecting health so that the quality of life can decrease. The purpose of writing this study is to find out what demographic relationship factors have an impact on the Quality of Life of Patients with Sugar Mellitus Disease or also known as Diabetes Mellitus at Hospital X. This quantitative research uses a research design on the cross sectional method. The research sample totaling 47 respondents was selected through total sampling techniques. Data was collected through the WHOQol-Bref survey instrument. The data analysis in this study applied the kendal test and the Chi-Square  test to test the relationship between the variables studied. After the research was carried out, a result was obtained that showed demographic factors, namely the age factor to the quality of life had a relationship and as seen from the kendal test with a value of Sig. 0.003 which was below 0.05), other demographic factors there were gender factors that had a relationship with quality of life which was shown through the chi-square test where  the Continuity Correction value sig = 0.022 < 0.05), In addition to demographic factors of age and gender, there are also demographic factors that have a relationship with quality of life, namely the work factor shown in the Chi-square  Test with a value of Continuity Correction sig = 0.008 < 0.05), and there are demographic factors, namely education factors and marital status factors that are not related to the quality of life of people with sugar level disease or diabetes mellitus. For the education factor shown in the kendal test where the sig value = 0.871 > 0.05), and marital status is shown in the Chi-square test based on the Pearson Chi-Square Sig value = 0.594 > 0.05), there are also demographic factors that have a relationship with quality of life, namely the long-suffering factor shown by the Chisquare test with the Pearson Chi-Square Sig value = 0.014 < 0.05). To break the chain of diabetes mellitus, actions are carried out for health workers to be able to anticipate, including periodic socialization to the community about the dangers of diabetes mellitus so that it can help people improve their quality of life by maintaining a healthy diet.

Iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy remains a major public health concern in developing countries. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of iron and folic acid supplementation, known as iron tablets, in reducing the risk of anemia among pregnant women. A descriptive qualitative literature review method was employed by analyzing nine eligible studies published between 2013 and 2023. Articles were selected from databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect using specific keywords. The findings suggest that regular consumption of iron tablets, particularly starting in the second trimester and meeting the minimum recommended dose of 90 tablets, is effective in improving hemoglobin levels and lowering anemia prevalence. However, compliance remains a significant challenge, influenced by side effects, maternal knowledge, and social support. The review highlights the need for behavior-based interventions and family involvement to enhance adherence. The implication of this review supports the integration of targeted health education and follow-up strategies within antenatal care services to reduce anemia-related risks in pregnancy.

Childbirth is a natural physiological process, but it is often accompanied by intense pain, especially during the first stage, the cervical dilation phase. This pain arises from uterine contractions, cervical dilation, and fetal pressure on the pelvic structures. For primiparous mothers, this experience of childbirth is a first-time experience that can cause anxiety, tension, and even trauma if not managed properly. The research design used in this study was a quasi-experimental study with a two-group pretest-posttest. The sample size in this study was 38 participants: 19 in the intervention group and 19 in the control group, using a simple random sampling technique. The data analysis used was the t-dependent and t-independent tests. The results of the study obtained the characteristics of the intervention group respondents, most of the respondents were aged 30-35 years as many as 8 people (40.1%), parity of 2 children as many as 8 people (38.5%), and education level was high school as many as 14 people (73.7%). While in the control group most of the respondents were aged 30-35 years as many as 7 people (32.8%), parity of 2 children) as many as 9 people (40.5%), and education level was high school as many as 18 people (94.7%). The intensity of pain in the intervention group before effleurage massage was an average of 6.26 and after an average of 5.74 while in the control group before massage was an average of 6.97 and after an average of 5.83. The results of the dependent t-test of pain intensity before and after effleurage massage in the intervention group obtained a P value of 0.000 and in the control group before and after massage obtained a P value of 0.006. The results of the independent t-test can be concluded that there is a significant difference after the effleurage massage method was carried out in the intervention group, namely a P value of 0.001. From the results of this study, it is known that there is an effect of the effleurage massage method on reducing the intensity of labor pain in the active phase of the first stage of labor in mothers inpartu. Therefore, it is recommended that midwives apply the effleurage massage method as an intervention to reduce pain in the care of mothers in normal labor.   Keywords: ,   

Formalin is a 37% formaldehyde solution in water, commonly misused as a food preservative despite its toxicity and prohibition in food products. This study aimed to determine the presence and levels of formalin in wet noodles sold at Peunayong Market, Banda Aceh, using visible spectrophotometry. A descriptive design was applied to three randomly selected samples. Qualitative tests using multiple reagents (Schiff, Schryver, KMnO₄, and a test kit) showed negative results for formalin presence. However, quantitative analysis with Spectroquant Prove 300 revealed that all samples contained formalin levels exceeding the acceptable standard. The concentrations ranged from 0.7433 mg/L to 0.8766 mg/L, indicating that the products are unsafe for consumption. These findings underline the need for stricter monitoring and improved food safety awareness among producers and consumers in traditional markets.

Advances in science and technology have significantly improved and facilitated the work of health professionals. One example is the transition from manual medical records to Electronic Medical Records (EMDR). At Mitra Sejati Hospital, the implementation of EMR still uses manual and electronic methods, so it is not in accordance with the Minister of Health Regulation Number 24 in 2022. This study aims to analyze the implementation of EMR in the mitra sejati hospital on the regulation. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with observations made using checklist sheets to evaluate the SIMRS application. The research subjects included doctors, nurses, radiology, IT officers, and medical record officers, each represented by one participant. The results of the study showed that the implementation of EMR at Mitra Sejati Hospital was in accordance with the Minister of Health Regulation Number 24 in 2022 about filling in clinical information, inputting financing claim data, and storing EMR. However, the implementation of patient registration, EMR data distribution, information processing, quality assurance, and transfer of EMR contents were not fully in accordance. This discrepancy indicates that the implementation of EMR in the hospital was not fully in accordance with the regulations. To address this gap, special efforts are needed to improve technical systems and staff training, so that it can ensure full compliance with regulations and optimize the function of the EMR.

Hospital Information Sistems (HIS) integrating Decision Support Sistem (DSS) modules have been proposed to enhance operational efficiency and clinical decision-making in hospital settings. This study conducted a systematic literature review of 80 empirical articles published between January 2020 and May 2025, following PRISMA guidelines, to examine how DSS integration within HIS supports managerial and clinical decisions. Findings indicate that DSS integration improves patient registration speed by an average of 25, reduces medication errors by up to 15, and facilitates resource allocation and performance monitoring via analytic dashboards. Organizational resistance and inadequate IT infrastructure remain significant barriers. These results underscore the importance of designing user-friendly dashboards, implementing transparent inference engines, and adopting comprehensive change management strategies. The study extends the Technology Acceptance Model with a perceived risk construct and offers practical recommendations for developers and hospital managers aiming to optimize HIS–DSS implementation.

Introduction Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is one of the indicators to determine the quality of maternal health services in Indonesia. Obstetric complications greatly affect MMR, including long first stage of labor. Moxa therapy is a traditional therapy that uses mugwort plants (artemisia vulgaris) to provide warmth to acupuncture points in the body. The goal is to stimulate energy circulation (QI) and blood. Method This study aims to determine the differences before and after intervention related to the duration of labor of inpartu mothers after giving mugwort moxa. This study is a pre-experimental study with a one group pretest-posttest study design conducted on inpartu mothers in the first stage. Results The calculated value obtained from the calculation using the T-test was 0.015, so the calculated t value <0.05 (0.15 <0.05) so it can be said that moxa therapy affects the duration of the first stage of labor. The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant relationship between mugwort moxa therapy and the duration of labor of inpartu mothers in the first stage of labor at the Malang Regional Health Facility. Mugwort moxa therapy tends to shorten the duration of the first stage of labor.