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Balance is a crucial component in maintaining independence in the elderly and preventing the risk of falls. Decreased balance function with aging can increase the incidence of falls, impacting the elderly's quality of life. This activity aims to screen balance in the elderly using the One Leg Standing Test (OLST) as a simple measurement tool to assess static balance. The activity was conducted in the elderly community in RT 05/RW 08, Karang Anyar Village, Central Jakarta. The test was conducted by asking participants to stand on one leg, and a time was determined until they lost their balance. The screening results showed variations in balance ability, with some elderly still in the good category, while others showed a decline in balance ability and were at risk of falls. These findings demonstrate the importance of balance training programs, muscle strengthening, and fall prevention education for the elderly. This screening activity is expected to form the basis for planning further health interventions to improve the safety and quality of life of the elderly in the community.

Posyandu, as a form of community-based health efforts, plays a crucial role in improving maternal and child health. However, its implementation in the Mutiara Community Health Center (Puskesmas Mutiara) in Asahan Regency still faces various challenges, such as low cadre capacity, suboptimal service quality, and limited community participation. This community service activity aims to strengthen cadre capacity through Posyandu revitalization as an effort to improve the quality of basic health services. A total of 63 Posyandu cadres participated in the activities, which were implemented through counseling, education, and coaching using revised service standard guidelines. This program was implemented through four stages: preparation, implementation, analysis of results, and evaluation. Improvement in cadre knowledge was measured using pretests and posttests. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the level of knowledge of cadres, as seen in the change in assessment categories from the majority being in the "poor" category during the pretest to "sufficient" and "good" in the posttest. This indicates that the education and coaching provided were effective in improving cadres' understanding and skills. Increasing cadre capacity is expected to improve the quality of Posyandu services, increase public trust, and support efforts to reduce morbidity and mortality in the Mutiara Community Health Center's work area. Cross-sector collaboration and ongoing mentoring are needed to maintain the sustainability of Posyandu revitalization.

Benson Relaxation Technique on improving cognitive function in elderly with Hypertension. Using a Quasi-Experimental design with a One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design approach. The research sample of 10 elderly with Hypertension who showed indications of mild cognitive impairment, was taken through a Purposive Sampling technique. The Benson Relaxation Technique intervention was given 3 times a week for 2 consecutive weeks (a total of 6 sessions), with a duration of 15-20 minutes per session. Cognitive function was measured using the Mini-Mental State Examination instrument. Analysis used the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The Pretest results showed all respondents were in the Mild Cognitive Impairment category. After the intervention, there was a significant increase in cognitive function: 40% of respondents experienced an increase in status to the Normal category while the other 60% remained in the Mild Cognitive Impairment category. The bivariate test Mann-Whitney U test showed a significance value of p = 0.001 (<0.05). These results prove a significant difference between cognitive scores after the Benson Relaxation intervention. Research results show that the Benson Relaxation Technique effectively improves cognitive function. Benson Relaxation activates the parasympathetic nervous system, improving memory and attention in elderly people with hypertension.

The background of this study is the practice of open defecation (OD), which is a public health problem. OD refers to the act of disposing of feces in open areas such as rice fields, fields, bushes, rivers, and beaches, which can pollute the environment, soil, air, and water. This study aims to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the community in RT 05 Haya Village, Tehoru District, Central Maluku Regency regarding stopping ODD. This study used a descriptive method, with a sample of 40 families selected through a random sampling technique. Data were collected using a questionnaire. The results showed that most people had quite good knowledge about ODD, with 50% of respondents in the quite good category. Community attitudes were also quite good, with 70% of respondents showing a positive attitude towards stopping ODD. However, community actions were still less good, with 42.5% of respondents showing less good actions regarding ODD. The conclusion of this study is that although the knowledge and attitudes of the community in Haya Village were quite good, their actions were still lacking. Therefore, cooperation is needed between the village government, Tehoru Health Center, and community leaders to regularly hold outreach regarding BABS.

Psychological well-being (PWB) represents an essential psychological condition that supports the effectiveness and professionalism of police officers, particularly those working in operational units. Criminal investigation officers routinely encounter complex job demands, strict time limitations, and high responsibility in case handling, which may intensify job stress and perceived workload and ultimately influence PWB. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between job stress and perceived workload with PWB being among officers of the Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Jambi Regional Police. A quantitative correlational approach was applied, involving 130 criminal investigation officers selected through purposive sampling. Data were obtained using online questionnaires consisting of a job stress scale, a perceived workload scale, and a PWB scale. Data analysis was performed using multiple correlation analysis with the assistance of SPSS software. The findings indicated that the majority of respondents were classified within the moderate category for all variables. The results of multiple correlation analysis demonstrated a significant relationship between job stress and perceived workload with PWB, indicated by a correlation coefficient of R = 0.409 with p < 0.001. These results suggest that job stress and perceived workload jointly contribute to variations in PWB of criminal investigation officers.

This research program aimed to improve farmers’ understanding of the Jajar Legowo rice planting system and to analyze the factors influencing their perceptions. The program was conducted with the Sukatani Farmer Group in Tukdana Village, Indramayu Regency, using a mixed-method approach that combined observation, interviews, and questionnaires with 30 farmers. The results showed that farmers’ knowledge of the Jajar Legowo system was relatively low (54.17%), while their attitude was in the moderate category (58.92%). Correlation analysis revealed a strong relationship between knowledge and attitude (r = 0.672), which together shaped farmers’ perceptions of the system. Further analysis indicated that only land area had a significant influence on farmers’ perceptions, while age and education level showed no significant effect. Qualitative findings also revealed that farmers’ perceptions were influenced by direct farming experience, agricultural extension activities, institutional support, and social influence from leading farmers. Based on these findings, efforts to increase the adoption of the Jajar Legowo planting system require participatory extension strategies, hands-on demonstrations, and strengthened farmer group involvement.

This study aims to analyze the social quality of the population in Medan Estate Village through three main indicators: life expectancy, employment conditions (salary), and education level. A quantitative approach was used, utilizing demographic and socioeconomic data obtained from relevant agencies and field surveys. The analysis results indicate that life expectancy in Medan Estate Village is in the fairly good category, supported by relatively adequate access to healthcare. However, job quality and income levels remain diverse, with the majority of residents working in the informal sector, which offers salaries below the regional average. The population's education level tends to increase, although intergenerational gaps remain. Overall, this study confirms that the social quality of the community in Medan Estate Village is influenced by the relationship between health conditions, economic capacity, and educational attainment. These findings are expected to inform the formulation of more targeted social development policies.

This study aims to analyze the representation of hegemony in the film Kupu-Kupu Kertas using Antonio Gramsci’s hegemony theory and a literary sociology approach. As a medium of mass communication, film not only conveys stories but also produces and reproduces cultural values, ideologies, and power structures that operate subtly within society. Set against the historical backdrop of 1965, the film portrays ideological clashes between NU/Ansor and the PKI, which affect not only political spheres but also everyday culture, social relations, and moral dynamics that shape the collective consciousness of Javanese society. This research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through content analysis of the film using an observation–note technique to identify scenes, dialogues, and visual symbols related to culture, hegemony, and ideology. The analysis focuses on revealing how dominant values are constructed and negotiated through the representation of characters, narratives, and social traditions portrayed in the film. In conclusion, Kupu-Kupu Kertas not only documents the political tragedy of 1965 but also demonstrates that hegemony operates through subtle mechanisms embedded in culture, morality, and patterns of thought. This study affirms the relevance of Gramsci’s theory in examining literary works and films as social texts that practice power while also opening space for understanding individual resistance to ideological domination.

This study aims to determine: (1) the social competence of teachers at Santo Fransiscus Xaverius Kema Catholic High School, (2) the resilience of students at Santo Fransiscus Xaverius Kema Catholic High School, (3) the extent to which teacher social competence influences student resilience at Santo Fransiscus Xaverius Kema Catholic High School. This study used quantitative methods. The sampling technique used was saturated sampling, which consisted of 57 teachers and students. The instrument used was a questionnaire consisting of variable X and variable Y. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis to test hypotheses 1 and 2 and simple linear regression analysis to test hypothesis 3. The results of the study prove that the teacher's social competence coefficient reached 0.90, while the student's resilience coefficient reached 0.83, both of which are in the very good category. Further findings show that there is an influence of teacher social competence on student resilience, with the magnitude of the influence indicated by a correlation coefficient value of 0.075. Based on these results, the author concludes that the influence of teacher social competence on student resilience is in the very low category with a percentage of 7.5%.

This study alims to alnallyze the effect of talste alnd promotion on consumer purchalsing decisions alt McDonalld's Talmaln Pinalng Sidoalrjo. McDonalld's, als one of the lealding bralnds in the industry, hals succeeded in crealting mouth-waltering signalture flalvors alnd developing smalrt promotionall straltegies to influence consumer purchalsing decisions. This resealrch wals conducted alt McDonalld's Talmaln Pinalng Sidoalrjo involving 100 respondents als al resealrch salmple. The resealrch method used is qualntitaltive using multiple linealr regression alnallysis techniques. Daltal wals obtalined through al questionnalire consisting of questions albout talste, promotions alnd purchalsing decisions. The results showed thalt the respondents' responses to the talste of McDonalld's Talmaln Pinalng Sidoalrjo were in the sufficient caltegory, while the responses to promotions were allso in the sufficient caltegory. However, the response to the purchalse decision is in the very good caltegory. The test results of the coefficient of determinaltion show thalt talste alnd promotion caln explalin albout 5.5% of the valrialtion in purchalsing decisions. The remalining 94.5% caln be explalined by other falctors not exalmined in this study. Hypothesis testing allso shows thalt talste hals al positive alnd significalnt influence on purchalsing decisions, while promotion hals no significalnt effect. This study concludes thalt the talste of McDonalld's Talmaln Pinalng Sidoalrjo plalys aln importalnt role in shalping consumer preferences alnd influencing purchalsing decisions. Promotion allso hals aln effect, allthough not staltisticallly significalnt. They need to continue to develop alnd improve their unique flalvors alnd effective promotion straltegies to malintalin their position in the falst food industry alnd meet the expectaltions of consumers who walnt pralcticall alnd quallity food.

Negotiation is a strategic communication process in which multiple parties work to reconcile differences and reach mutually beneficial agreements through the exchange of information, interests, and viewpoints. Although traditional theories emphasize analytical elements such as developing a BATNA, crafting offer–counteroffer strategies, and employing persuasive framing, recent research underscores the growing importance of interpersonal competencies in shaping negotiation success. Through a qualitative literature-based approach, this study explores how empathy, assertive communication, and emotional regulation influence negotiation outcomes, examines their relevance in digital negotiation environments, and proposes an integrated training framework for professionals and entrepreneurs. The findings reveal that empathy strengthens a negotiator’s ability to interpret emotional cues, identify underlying concerns, and build trust, thereby minimizing miscommunication. Assertive communication supports clear expression of interests and boundaries while maintaining respect, which enhances collaborative problem-solving. Emotional regulation promotes composure and cognitive flexibility, particularly in high-pressure interactions. In technology-mediated negotiations conducted via email, messaging platforms, or virtual meetings, these skills must be adapted due to limited physical cues and higher risk of misinterpretation, requiring explicit wording and intentional emotional management. The proposed model incorporates empathy training, assertive communication development, emotional regulation practices, and digital negotiation skills to cultivate adaptive and emotionally intelligent negotiators.

This study aims to: 1) identify and analyze the degree of fiscal decentralization and the level of financial independence of regencies and cities in North Sumatra Province during the period 2015–2024; and 2) analyze the variation in regional revenue realization based on its components, as well as the variation in regional financial capacity across regencies/cities during the same period. The methods used in this research include the Fiscal Decentralization Degree Ratio (DDF), the Regional Financial Independence Ratio (RKKD), and a Two-Way ANOVA test, supported by SPSS 20 software. The findings show that the degree of fiscal decentralization remains relatively low from year to year, indicating a strong dependence on central government transfers. Similarly, the regional financial independence ratio is also categorized as low, with an instructive pattern of relationship, meaning that regional governments still have limited ability to finance development needs independently. The Two-Way ANOVA test results reveal significant differences in regional revenue realization both across regencies/cities and across years within the study period. The largest variations are attributed to the differing characteristics of each regency/city, including economic potential, effectiveness in managing locally generated revenue, and variations in regional fiscal structures. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing fiscal capacity and optimizing local revenue sources throughout North Sumatra.

Changes in working-hour policies can bring both positive and negative impacts to an organization. At a private university, the implementation of such a policy has generated noticeable reactions among employees, particularly administrative staff who are directly affected by daily operational regulations. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the revised working-hour policy, specifically how it is understood, practiced, and accepted by administrative personnel. In addition, the study examines the relationship between employees’ acceptance of the policy and Barnard’s theory of acceptance of authority, which emphasizes four conditions that must be met for individuals to willingly comply with directives or regulations. The results show that violations of the working-hour policy fall into the low category at 64%, medium at 24%, and high at only 12%. These findings indicate that the majority of administrative staff still attempt to comply with the policy despite adjustments that may be perceived as burdensome. Among the four conditions supporting compliance according to Barnard, the belief that the policy does not conflict with personal goals was found to have a significant relationship with the level of violation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.304 and a significance value of 0.032. This suggests that the greater the alignment between the policy and individual goals, the lower the likelihood of violation. Future studies are needed to convert violation rates into compliance measures so that the direction of the correlation can be interpreted more accurately.

This study examines the presentation of trauma in the character of River in the film “The Architecture Of Love” through Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis, which includes three levels of meaning: denotative, connotative, and mythological. The focus of this study is on scenes that reflect trauma, categorized according to Cavanagh.M. (1982) theory as situational, developmental, intrapsychic, and existential trauma. The methodology used is descriptive-qualitative with documentation and observation techniques, where all trauma scenes are identified and analyzed in depth. The results of the study show that intrapsychic trauma is the dominant category, followed by existential, situational, and developmental trauma. The representation of trauma in the character River is conveyed through visual symbols such as dark colors, a closed language system, dim lighting, and a quiet urban atmosphere, which create emotional meaning without verbal expression. This finding confirms that films can convey complex psychological experiences through visually rich language, while also revealing new insights into non-verbal communication in film media.

This study aims to determine the influence of Jejuby's TikTok content on the purchasing decisions of followers of the @jejubyofficial TikTok account. In today's digital age, social media platforms like TikTok have become one of the most effective promotional tools for reaching consumers, particularly in the beauty and skincare industry. Jejuby, as a local brand on the rise, actively leverages TikTok as a marketing platform by creating various types of content, including tutorials, testimonials, and visually appealing content. The theories used in this study are the Marketing Communication Theory with dimensions: Advertising, Sales Promotion, Personal Selling, Public Relations, and Direct and Digital Marketing. The Content Theory with dimensions: Credible, Shareable, Useful or Fun, Interesting, Relevant, Different, On Brand. The Purchase Decision Theory with dimensions: Need Recognition, Information Search, Evaluation of Alternatives, Purchase Decision, Post-Purchase Behavior. This study used a quantitative approach with a survey method. Sampling was conducted using simple random sampling and calculated using the Slovin formula with a margin of error of 5%. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires to 92 respondents who were followers of the @jejubyofficial TikTok account. The research instrument was tested using validity and reliability tests, while data analysis was conducted using simple linear regression with a correlation coefficient (R) value of 0.711 in the strong category. The coefficient of determination (R²) value of 0.506 indicates that 50.6% of purchasing decisions are influenced by TikTok content, while 49.4% are influenced by other factors. The research results for TikTok content had an average of 3.47, while purchase decisions had an average of 3.54. The research results indicate that there is a significant influence between Jejuby's TikTok content and its followers' purchase decisions. This means that content packaged in a relevant manner and aligned with the brand's identity can influence consumers' decisions to purchase Jejuby products.

This study aims to analyze the influence of entertainment content consumption on TikTok toward the stress levels of university students. TikTok has become one of the most frequently used social media platforms among young adults, offering entertainment, distraction, and emotional relief. Meanwhile, academic stress is a common issue among students due to heavy coursework, deadlines, and pressure to perform. This research uses a quantitative method with a survey distributed to 100 active university students aged 18–24 who own a TikTok account and consume entertainment content such as comedy, challenges, and viral videos. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and simple linear regression. The results show that the overall frequency of using TikTok for entertainment is very high (mean = 4.26), while the level of academic stress also falls into the high category (mean = 4.06). Regression analysis indicates that TikTok entertainment content significantly affects students’ stress levels (p < 0.001). Result found is positive, meaning higher TikTok usage is associated with higher stress. The significance value based on the simple linear regression coefficient table is 0.000 < 0.05, so it can be concluded that the variable Use of TikTok Entertainment Content (X) has an effect on the variable Stress Levels Among Students (Y).

This study aims to describe the social structure in the implementation of the Hata Situtur Poda custom in the marriage of the Angkola and Mandailing communities in Paringgonan Julu Village, Ulu Barumun District, Padang Lawas Regency, and identify the roles and responsibilities of each element in the social structure. The research method used is qualitative with a phenomenological approach. Data collection techniques include participant observation, in-depth interviews and study of related documents. Data analysis was done thematically by categorizing, describing, and drawing conclusions based on data obtained in the field. The results showed that the social structure of the implementation of Hata Situtur Poda involved various elements, namely the bride and groom, the parents of the bride and groom, the extended family of the bride and groom (kahanggi, anak boru, mora), traditional leaders (hatobangon, raja adat), religious scholars, government elements, and the wider community. Each element has specific and complementary roles and responsibilities in supporting the smooth running of the traditional procession. This tradition not only functions as a medium for conveying advice and advice on family life, but also as a mechanism for preserving cultural, moral and social values that have been passed down from generation to generation. This study concludes that the successful implementation of Hata Situtur Poda is highly dependent on a strong and organized social structure, which is able to maintain the continuity of the tradition amid the dynamics of changing times.

The rapid development of digital technology has driven the advancement of the gaming industry in Indonesia, including the emergence of local games such as DreadOut by Digital Happiness, which has gained international recognition. However, this success is accompanied by serious challenges in the form of piracy through illegal websites that harm copyright holders. This study aims to analyze the legal protection of the game DreadOut against piracy practices based on Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright. The method used is a normative juridical approach through statutory analysis and literature study. The findings show that DreadOut is a copyrighted work categorized as a video game and is legally protected. Nevertheless, law enforcement against piracy still faces various obstacles, such as the complaint-based offense system, low public awareness, and the ease of access to piracy sites. Therefore, stronger inter-agency cooperation, policy reforms to shift complaint-based offenses into ordinary offenses, and public education to increase respect for intellectual property rights are needed. Effective legal protection will support the growth of the local gaming industry and ensure the sustainability of Indonesian creative works in the digital era.

Abortion is prohibited under the Indonesian criminal law system. In fact, it is categorized as a crime against life, regulated by several laws and regulations, including the Criminal Code and the Health Law. Indonesian criminal law defines abortion as "Termination of Pregnancy," which is regulated by Articles 299, 346, 347, 348, and 349 of the Criminal Code. These articles clearly and unequivocally prohibit abortion for any reason, including abortion for emergency (forced) reasons, such as rape. This type of research is normative legal research (normative legal research method). The normative legal research method is a library legal research conducted by examining legal literature materials such as Legislation, Judge's Decisions, Books, Journals, Theses and Legal Dictionaries. The results of the study indicate that (1) The Judge imposed a sentence of 2 (two) years. This seems light and unfair because the defendant's actions should have been given a heavier sentence as stated in the case that the defendant had committed his crimes seven times. (2) The judge's considerations in imposing criminal sanctions in Decision Number 1224/Pid.Sus/PN.Mks, concluded that the judge's decision to sentence the defendant to two years in prison was lenient and did not reflect the sense of justice that should have been upheld. This was because the defendant's actions were classified as a serious crime that had a widespread moral and social impact on society.

This study examines the phenomenon of code-mixing among Generation Z in Banjarmasin, particularly in The comments section of TikTok content, which has become a primary digital expression space for young People. The aim of this study was to identify the forms, patterns, and social and cultural factors underlying This linguistic practice. Using descriptive qualitative methods with listening and note-taking techniques, Information was collected from comments on two TikTok posts on the accounts @BudRab and @Fazarbungaz. The findings indicate that the code-mixing that occurred was dominated by the insertion Of Banjarese elements into Indonesian (Banjar-Indonesian code-mixing), as well as a mixture of Banjarese, Indonesian, and English (Outer Code-mixing and Mixed Code-mixing). The forms of code-mixing found Included the insertion of Banjarese words, phrases, and lexical items such as kd (kada), makai, and mun. An analysis of the functions of code-mixing shows that this practice has a dual role: referential (for specific Local contexts), directive (to guide conversations), emotive/expressive (to indicate emotional closeness, for Example, longitude), and most importantly, as a marker of digital identity and cultural solidarity among Banjar speakers in the digital realm. This phenomenon confirms that social media serves as a new, flexible and essential space for the Banjar language to survive and negotiate with global and national languages. This study contributes to sociolinguistics by mapping the dynamics of language evolution among Gen Z in A digital context, highlighting the creative and social aspects of code-mixing.