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Early childhood is a critical period for growth and development, characterized by rapid changes in neurological, motor, sensory, and emotional systems. Stimulation during this stage plays a vital role, and non-pharmacological interventions such as massage and aromatherapy may enhance developmental outcomes. This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest–posttest control group design to evaluate the effectiveness of infant massage combined with aromatherapy. Twenty infants aged 3–12 months who met inclusion and exclusion criteria were recruited and assigned to either a control group (infant massage only) or an intervention group (infant massage with aromatherapy). Growth parameters (weight, length, head circumference) and developmental outcomes were measured using the Developmental Pre-Screening Questionnaire, covering gross motor, fine motor, language, and personal-social domains. Infants in the intervention group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in body weight, body length, head circumference, and developmental scores compared to the control group. These findings indicate that the addition of aromatherapy to infant massage provides measurable benefits for both physical growth and developmental progress. Combined infant massage and aromatherapy represent effective non-pharmacological strategies for early stimulation, supporting optimal growth and developmental trajectories in infants.

The high incidence of risky sexual behavior among adolescents is caused by several factors, such as the environment and low selfcontrol. Adolescents living in former red-light districts are at higher risk of risky sexual behavior due to environmental factors and a lack of self-control. Therefore, appropriate psychoeducational media are needed to help improve adolescents' selfcontrol so that risky sexual behavior can be prevented. This study aims to determine the content validity of the ‘SCOUPER’ self-control psychoeducation module as a preventive measure against risky sexual behavior among adolescents in former red-light districts. This study used the Research and Development (R&D) method with a 3D model (Define, Design, and Develop). The define stage analyzed the needs of adolescents, the design stage developed the self-control psychoeducation module, and the develop stage included validity testing with rating scores by experts or validators. The data analysis used in this study was descriptive analysis with Aiken's V formula and validator input. The validity test results showed that the SCOUPER self-control psychoeducation module scored between 0.75 and 1,00 in the high – very high category. Based on the validity test results, the SCOUPER module can be concluded to be valid for use with some suggestions and improvements from the validator. The SCOUPER self-control psychoeducation module is valid in terms of content, construct, and language, and has the potential to be used as a preventive medium in preventing risky sexual behavior among adolescents, especially in former red-light districts.

This study aims to describe the effectiveness of introducing sign language for the hijaiyah letters in the learning process for deaf children at the Dharma Wanita Special Needs School in Situbondo based on the experiences of female PPL students. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews. The subjects of the study were 5 female PPL students who directly taught the hijaiyah letters using sign language and 1 supervising teacher at the PPL location, namely at the Dharma Wanita Special Needs School in Situbondo. The results of the study indicate that the use of sign language for the hijaiyah letters is effective in helping deaf children recognize and understand Arabic letters, especially through a visual approach and consistent hand movements. Teachers also expressed that learning became more interesting and participatory. However, there are several challenges such as limited media and the need for longer time in delivering the material. This study concludes that sign language for the hijaiyah letters is a potential alternative learning strategy for deaf children.

This collaborative activity aims to integrate academic learning and community service through tour guide practices at the Monpera Museum and the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum Palembang. Students are directly involved in introducing local history and culture to visitors, while also practicing communication skills and applying contextual English. The activity method includes observation, field practice, and reflection on learning outcomes. The results of the activity indicate that students gain a deeper understanding of local cultural values, increase their confidence in public communication, and develop an appreciative attitude towards Palembang's historical heritage. This activity also shows the effectiveness of the experiential learning and service-learning approach in developing academic competence as well as the social character of students. Thus, the practice of this tour guide can be utilized as a community-based learning model relevant to higher education in the fields of language, culture, and tourism.

The aim of this research is to develop and implement an application called APTAQU, designed to assist students with disabilities, especially those with hearing impairments, at Pesantren Tunarungu ABATA Temanggung in learning the interpretation of the Qur'an (tafsir). This application is developed to address the specific needs of hearing-impaired students, allowing them to access Qur'anic interpretation learning independently and effectively. The research employs a qualitative method, involving students and pesantren mentors actively in each stage, including planning, training, evaluation, and refinement of the application, to ensure that it meets the needs and abilities of the users. The application development process involves direct input from students and mentors, ensuring that the resulting application is truly relevant to their needs. During the development and implementation phases, students were trained to optimize the use of the application. The results of this community service show that the APTAQU application can improve accessibility for hearing-impaired students in understanding the interpretation of the Qur'an, an area that had previously been a major barrier in their learning. Interactive features such as sign language, audio-visual content, screen readers, and voice instructions have proven to help overcome communication barriers present in conventional media that were not inclusive. Moreover, the use of this application has also increased the involvement of students in religious education, particularly in understanding the Qur'anic interpretation. They are now more actively engaged in the learning process and can better comprehend the tafsir material. However, the application still requires further development to become more inclusive and user-friendly for all students, both with and without disabilities. This research contributes significantly to creating a more inclusive and accessible education for people with disabilities, especially in religious education, and serves as a starting point for addressing educational access disparities for them.

Unexplained infertility remains a significant clinical challenge, defined by the inability to conceive despite normal findings in standard fertility evaluations, including ovulation, tubal patency, and semen analysis. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) has emerged as a preferred first-line treatment for these cases due to its minimally invasive procedure, cost-effectiveness, and ease of administration. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of IUI in improving pregnancy outcomes among couples with unexplained infertility through a comprehensive literature review spanning the last ten years. A total of 20 peer-reviewed articles were analyzed, sourced from PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The selection criteria included full-text availability, English language, and direct relevance to IUI and unexplained infertility. The review encompassed randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, observational research, and meta-analyses. The majority of studies reported positive outcomes, particularly when IUI was combined with ovulation induction agents such as letrozole or clomiphene citrate. Notably, pregnancy success rates were highest during the first three cycles of IUI treatment. Several factors were identified as key predictors of IUI success, including maternal age under 35 years, the presence of multiple mature follicles, optimal endometrial thickness, and good sperm parameters. Additionally, the psychological and emotional support provided to couples undergoing IUI played a role in treatment adherence and outcome satisfaction. In conclusion, IUI represents an effective and pragmatic initial treatment for couples with unexplained infertility, especially when guided by individualized protocols and clinical indicators. Proper patient counseling and realistic expectations regarding success rates are essential. Further studies are recommended to explore long-term outcomes, cost-benefit ratios, and comparative effectiveness with other fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).  

Infertility is a global health problem that has significant social and psychological impacts. Factors such as environmental and occupational factors, physical activity, and poor nutrition can increase the risk of infertility. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is one of the main interventions used to treat infertility, with in vitro fertilization (IVF) being the most common method. In IVF, there are two methods of embryo transfer: frozen embryo transfer (FET) and fresh embryo transfer (ET). This study aims to compare the live birth rate between frozen and fresh embryo transfer in IVF programs and assess the risk of preeclampsia associated with both embryo transfer methods. A literature review was conducted by searching 20 scientific articles from PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect using inclusion criteria and the PICO strategy and PRISMA flow chart. Inclusion criteria included publications from the last 10 years, English language, and human studies. The results showed that both methods produced comparable live birth rates (LBR) with FET slightly superior to ET, depending on the patient's condition and characteristics. On the other hand, there was a significantly increased risk of preeclampsia in FET, especially in patients using the artificial cycle protocol (AC-FET). The conclusion of this review is that FET and ET methods are effective in achieving pregnancy and there is an increased risk of preeclampsia in FET especially AC-FET which needs further consideration.

English language skills are very important for students to support academic tasks and to support their future careers. English language skills include listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The purpose of this study was to determine the determining factors of English language skills of students in the Nutrition Science study program at the Persada Nabire Health Sciences College (STIKes). The type of research used is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used are interviews and documentation. The results of this study indicate that in general the determining factors of English language skills of students of the Nutrition Study Program of STIKes Persada Nabire include 4 factors, including: Listening Ability, in this case students have a low vocabulary, Speaking Ability, in this case what affects students' speaking ability is the students' anxiety about mistakes in speaking English and lack of mastery of English grammar, Reading Ability, factors that affect students are reading motivation and low vocabulary and lack of mastery of grammar, Writing Ability, factors that affect students are low interest and lack of support from the environment around students.