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The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Indonesia continues to increase and is associated with the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases due to oxidative stress. Kombucha has potential as a functional antioxidant beverage; however, its use is still dominated by Camellia sinensis, limiting the utilization of local ingredients. Bilimbi leaves (Averrhoa bilimbi Linn.) have high antioxidant activity and potential as an alternative substrate. This study aimed to analyze the effect of fermentation time variations (4, 7, and 14 days) and sugar concentrations (10% and 15%) on the acceptability and antioxidant activity of bilimbi leaf kombucha, as well as to determine the best formulation. The study used a true experimental design with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) involving six formulations (F1–F6) and one control (F0). Antioxidant activity was analyzed using the DPPH method. The results showed that fermentation time and sugar concentration significantly affected antioxidant activity.). The highest antioxidant activity was found in F2 (IC50 98.67 ppm, strong category). F2 was determined as the best formulation due to its  antioxidant activity. F2 has the potential to be developed as an alternative functional beverage to reduce SSB consumption. Further research is recommended to conduct stability testing and in vivo studies.

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Indonesia continues to increase and is associated with the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases due to oxidative stress. Kombucha has potential as a functional antioxidant beverage; however, its use is still dominated by Camellia sinensis, limiting the utilization of local ingredients. Bilimbi leaves (Averrhoa bilimbi Linn.) have high antioxidant activity and potential as an alternative substrate. This study aimed to analyze the effect of fermentation time variations (4, 7, and 14 days) and sugar concentrations (10% and 15%) on the acceptability and antioxidant activity of bilimbi leaf kombucha, as well as to determine the best formulation. The study used a true experimental design with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) involving six formulations (F1–F6) and one control (F0). Antioxidant activity was analyzed using the DPPH method. The results showed that fermentation time and sugar concentration significantly affected antioxidant activity.). The highest antioxidant activity was found in F2 (IC50 98.67 ppm, strong category). F2 was determined as the best formulation due to its  antioxidant activity. F2 has the potential to be developed as an alternative functional beverage to reduce SSB consumption. Further research is recommended to conduct stability testing and in vivo studies.

The global consumption of energy drinks is currently faced with a paradox between the demand for instant performance enhancement and concerns regarding health risks. This study aims to analyze the strategic role of brand image in stimulating consumer purchase intention amidst this perceptual dilemma. Employing a qualitative approach through a literature review method, this research synthesizes findings from nine empirical studies published between 2019 and 2024. The analysis reveals that brand image consistently exerts a positive and significant influence on the escalation of purchase intention. Within a marketing framework, brand image functions as a risk mitigation instrument and a signal of trust capable of constructing positive consumer attitudes. These findings validate the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), where a strong brand identity triggers the psychological drive to perform a purchase. Practically, this study concludes that the effectiveness of energy drink marketing strategies highly depends on building an authentic and responsible brand image to foster public trust and loyalty amidst intense industrial competition.

Human resources (HR) are an important factor in determining the success of a business because they play a role in increasing productivity, service quality, and company competitiveness. In an era of increasingly intense business competition, companies are required to have a competitive, professional workforce that is capable of adapting to technological developments and customer needs. This paper aims to identify competitive human resource development strategies at Helen Cempaka Bakery and their impact on business progress. The method used in this paper is a descriptive method with a literature study approach and observation of the business conditions at Helen Cempaka Bakery. The results of the discussion show that human resource development strategies at Helen Cempaka Bakery are implemented through job training, guidance and supervision, motivation, improvement of work discipline, teamwork development, and the use of modern technology and equipment. In addition, indicators of competitive human resources include ability, expertise, knowledge, and good work attitudes. Human resource development has a positive impact on improving employee performance quality, business productivity, service quality, and customer satisfaction. Therefore, continuous human resource development is highly necessary so that Helen Cempaka Bakery can maintain competitiveness and continue to grow amid business competition.

Indonesia, as a tropical country, is exposed to high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, increasing the risk of skin damage. Sunscreen is widely used as a protective measure indicated by the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) value. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of active ingredient variations on SPF values and other influencing factors. A literature review with a descriptive-comparative approach was conducted using research articles published between 2021 and 2026 from Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Elsevier. A total of seven eligible articles were analyzed. The results showed that the type of active ingredients, concentration, combination of ingredients, and dosage form significantly influence SPF values. Natural ingredients generally produce low to moderate SPF values, while combinations of active ingredients result in significantly higher SPF due to synergistic effects. Increasing the concentration of active ingredients also leads to higher SPF values. Additionally, dosage forms such as creams, serums, sunscreen powder and foundations affect sunscreen effectiveness through their film-forming ability on the skin. In conclusion, the combination of active ingredients and higher concentrations provides more optimal protection against UV radiation.

This study aims to comprehensively describe the psychological dynamics of Natta's character in the novel Rumah Tanpa Cahaya through the framework of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory. The main focus of the study is to analyze the structural interactions of personality including the Id, Ego, and Superego, and to identify various self defense mechanisms activated by the character due to the internal conflict he experiences. The method used is descriptive qualitative with a literary psychology approach as the main analytical basis for dissecting the hidden inner character. The results of the study indicate that Natta's character's behavior is a form of integrative struggle that demands immediate gratification (Id), rational consideration of painful reality (Ego), and strong moral pressure from the internalization of social norms (Superego). Natta's Id demands the fulfillment of basic needs for security and affection. Meanwhile, the Superego provides moral pressure that triggers disproportionate anxiety. Natta's Ego operates as a mediator that works hard to balance the drives of the Id and the demands of the Superego, which forces the Ego to activate self-defense mechanisms such as repression, rationalization, and especially sublimation. This mechanism serves as a psychic barrier to maintain her mental stability and prevent her from experiencing total collapse due to the accumulation of past trauma. Overall, this novel depicts the complexity of the human psyche in the face of existential crises and unresolved past wounds.

This study aims to comprehensively describe the psychological dynamics of Natta's character in the novel Rumah Tanpa Cahaya through the framework of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory. The main focus of the study is to analyze the structural interactions of personality including the Id, Ego, and Superego, and to identify various self defense mechanisms activated by the character due to the internal conflict he experiences. The method used is descriptive qualitative with a literary psychology approach as the main analytical basis for dissecting the hidden inner character. The results of the study indicate that Natta's character's behavior is a form of integrative struggle that demands immediate gratification (Id), rational consideration of painful reality (Ego), and strong moral pressure from the internalization of social norms (Superego). Natta's Id demands the fulfillment of basic needs for security and affection. Meanwhile, the Superego provides moral pressure that triggers disproportionate anxiety. Natta's Ego operates as a mediator that works hard to balance the drives of the Id and the demands of the Superego, which forces the Ego to activate self-defense mechanisms such as repression, rationalization, and especially sublimation. This mechanism serves as a psychic barrier to maintain her mental stability and prevent her from experiencing total collapse due to the accumulation of past trauma. Overall, this novel depicts the complexity of the human psyche in the face of existential crises and unresolved past wounds.

The purpose of this study is to create and assess the viability and usefulness of BERASA (Learning Synonyms and Antonyms in Indonesian), an interactive learning tool for third-grade elementary school students. Research and development using the ADDIE model—which comprises the phases of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation—is the research methodology employed. Students from SDIT Al Kautsar Kudus in the third grade served as the study's subjects. While the practicality test was determined by teacher and student answers, the feasibility test was conducted by media and material specialists. According to the validation results, the BERASA media received a very feasible category feasibility rate of 91.6% from media experts and 88.8% from material experts. The results of the practicality test were 91.7% for teachers and 89.7% for students, both of which are classified as extremely appropriate. These findings indicate that the BERASA interactive learning materials are suitable and useful for teaching Indonesian, especially when it comes to synonyms and antonyms. They can also improve the comprehension and involvement of elementary school pupils.

This comparative study analyzes the models of character education by comparing the implementation of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in Finland and the Akhlak (Moral) Curriculum within Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in Indonesia. Modern education demands not only cognitive intelligence but also emotional and moral maturity, highlighted by rising issues like bullying and mental health problems in adolescents. Finland's success is attributed to the strong integration of SEL, a psychological method focusing on five core competencies (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making) that fosters a positive school climate. In contrast, Indonesia's PAI Akhlak Curriculum aims to form character rooted in theological-spiritual values (piety and obedience). Using a descriptive qualitative comparative method through literature review and content analysis, the study found that despite sharing the core objective of cultivating moral character , their foundations differ: SEL is secular-humanistic for well-being, while Akhlak is theological-spiritual. Furthermore, Finland's system employs a low-pressure, integrated, formative evaluation, supported by teacher autonomy, while Indonesia's PAI implementation faces challenges from a dominant focus on quantitative cognitive assessment. The study recommends that PAI adopt the structured SEL framework as a methodological bridge to translate Akhlak values into concrete student behavior and promote active, affect-focused learning.

Thisl study aims lto determine lthe health llevel of lPT. Bank lSyariah Indonesia (lBSI) Tbk inl 2021-2024. The assessmentl indicators usedl in lthis study lare Capital, lAsset Quality, lManagement, Earning, andl Liquidity lor abbreviated las CAMEL. Thel Camel methodl is one of the factors lthat greatly ldetermines the healthl of la bank. Thisl study wasl conducted withl a lquantitative descriptive lapproach, namely usingl secondary ldata obtained lfrom library sources such as academic journals, government publications and annual lfinancial reports published lon the lcompany's officiall website, lby analyzing lthe CAR, lNPF, PDN, lROA, ROE, lBOPO, NI, land FDR lratios. The resultsl of thel study lshowed that lthe CAR lratio for the 2021-2024 periodl was given the predicatel "very lhealthy". The lNPF ratio lfor the 2021-2023l period was given thel predicate "lhealthy", whilel in 2024 lit was lgiven the lpredicate "veryl healthy". lThe PDN ratiol for thel 2021-2024 period lwas given lthe predicate "quite lhealthy". The ROAl ratio lin 2021-2024 was givenl the lpredicate "very healthy". lThe ROE lratio in 2021-2024 lwas given lthe predicate "lhealthy". The BOPO ratio in 2021-2024 lwas given lthe predicate "veryl lhealthy". The lNI ratio lin 2021-2024 lwas given lthe predicate "lhealthy". The lFDR ratio lin 2021 was lgiven the lpredicate "very lhealthy". However, inl 2022-2024 itl decreased and was givenl the lpredicate "healthy". lThe findings show lthat based lon these lindicators, the performance of Bank Syariahl Indonesial lTbkl in 2021-2024 was on average in the "very healthy" category, which indicates goodl financial health laccording to lthe overall lassessment.

Introduction: Pregnancy is a natural process that every woman experiences. During pregnancy, pregnant women experience many changes, both physiological and psychological. These changes can cause various symptoms in each pregnant woman. Some common complaints during pregnancy include nausea and vomiting, back pain, edema, and shortness of breath. Method: This activity was conducted through counseling aimed at explaining the condition and understanding it to pregnant women. This activity used leaflets and live demonstrations so that participants could perform exercises correctly. Conclusion: After conducting counseling on the role of physiotherapy in pregnancy problems at the integrated health posts (Posyandu) for pregnant women in Sempulang Village, Janju Village, and Keluang Lolo Village, it can be concluded that education is important regarding understanding good exercises to do during pregnancy, such as child pose, cat and camel exercise or yoga for pregnant women, and breathing exercises. This is useful for reducing and preventing symptoms during pregnancy by always paying attention to signs of when to stop the exercise.

Myalgia is a muscle pain condition that can occur in a specific area of the body or spread to several regions. Its main symptoms include pain, soreness, or discomfort in the muscles, whether during movement or at rest. The pain may range from mild to severe and is sometimes accompanied by stiffness, muscle tension, or even cramps that interfere with daily activities. This condition is commonly experienced by the elderly due to aging, loss of muscle mass, improper physical activity, stress, lack of stretching, or an unhealthy lifestyle. This community service activity aimed to provide education and raise awareness about myalgia among 10 elderly participants in the Elderly Community of Kalirejo, Malang, to help them better understand prevention, pain management, and self-care strategies. The method used was service learning (SL) with achievement parameters measured through pre-test and post-test evaluations. The results showed an increase in participants’ knowledge regarding the definition, causes, and rehabilitation of myalgia from 10% to 90%, demonstrating that this program effectively improved the elderly’s understanding and awareness of myalgia.

This study aims to examine the influence of financial literacy, financial reporting knowledge, and income on the financial management behavior of MSMEs in Maurole District, Ende Regency. This study uses a causal quantitative approach with an associative research type. This study used a sample of 75 MSMEs in Maurole District who met the specified criteria. The data used are primary data obtained directly from respondents, namely Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), through the distribution of questionnaires that have been compiled based on research variable indicators. The analytical method used includes multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the analysis show that financial literacy has a significant effect on financial management behavior. In addition, financial reporting knowledge has a significant effect on financial management behavior. And income also has a significant effect on financial management behavior. In addition, Financial Literacy (X1), Financial Reporting Knowledge (X2), and Income (X3) together have a significant influence simultaneously on the financial management behavior of MSMEs (Y). Therefore, increasing financial literacy and knowledge must be accompanied by a good income management strategy. This is crucial to separate business finances from personal finances and to ensure greater focus on supporting business sustainability.

Kudus City, which is rich in history and culture, has various legends that can be used as interesting learning resources. The purpose of this study was to determine the use of legends in improving elementary school students' literacy with the method used in this study is the Systematic Literacy Review (SLR). The use of sacred urban legends in learning can improve students' reading and improve their understanding of local cultural and historical values. In addition, this activity encourages students to get discussions and creative activities such as storytelling and art. Therefore, using legends as teaching materials not only improves literacy, but also builds a sense of love for local culture. This study recommends the integration of sacred urban legends into the elementary school curriculum as an effort to improve the quality of education and conservation of local culture. The results of this study indicate that the use of legends to help elementary school students become more literate is a successful strategy

Making decisions is a crucial part of educational administration in order to successfully accomplish organizational objectives. Examining the idea and phases of decision-making in the management of teachers and other education staff is the goal of this study. A literature study is the approach taken, gathering information from books, journals, and related sources. According to the study's findings, making wise decisions requires a methodical process that includes problem identification, alternative analysis, choosing the best solution, execution, and evaluation. For decisions to be successful and responsible, ethics, dangers, and the interests of different parties must also be taken into account.

COVID-19 is a viral respiratory disease that has caused a global health emergency and was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The lack of certain drug molecules or treatment strategies for this disease is making it worse. Therefore, effective drug molecules are urgently needed to fight COVID-19. Specific therapies for the SARS-COV2 virus are still being developed in several countries around the world. One of the molecular targets that is thought to be specific to SARS-COV 2 is 3CLpro or the main protease of the COVID-19 virus which is an important enzyme to be able to replicate related viruses. The purpose of this study is to explore the role of medicinal chemistry in the development of anti-sars-cov 2 drugs through the exploration of bioactive compounds from natural sources, namely green tea. Green tea (Camellia sinensis) also contains eight native monomeric catechins or polyphenolic compounds. The method used was literature review with analysis of 3 selected articles from international databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Springer, as well as SINTA accredited national journals. The results showed that all test compounds except caffein had stronger binding energy than lopinavir. Epicatecin and catechin have the same binding energy value as lopinavir, which is -7.1 kcal/mol. Catechin gallate and epicatechin gallate have the strongest bond among all test compounds because they have the most negative AG, namely -9.0 and 8.2 kcal/mol.    

The development of digital technology brings great opportunities in the world of education, especially in the health sector. Augmented Reality (AR) is one of the technological innovations that is able to integrate virtual objects into the real environment in real-time, providing a more immersive and interactive learning experience. This article aims to explore the integration of AR in anatomy learning based on literature studies from international journals. Using a qualitative approach based on literature studies, this study examines various findings from foreign scientific journals regarding the effectiveness, challenges, and potential of using AR in anatomy education. The results of the study show that AR is able to improve students' visual understanding, learning engagement, and information retention. However, there are also challenges in terms of development costs, technology access, and teacher readiness. AR has great potential as a medium for anatomy learning in the digital era, but its implementation requires adequate infrastructure and training support.

The halal pharmaceutical industry is experiencing significant growth as consumer awareness and demand for Sharia-compliant products continue to rise. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis to examine research trends, influential authors, and key themes related to halal pharmaceutical consumer behavior. Using a dataset of 103 articles retrieved from Google Scholar, the study applied bibliometric methods, including performance analysis and science mapping, to identify research patterns. The findings revealed an increasing number of publications over the years, highlighting the growing academic interest in this field. Keyword co-occurrence analysis indicates that topics such as halal certification, consumer trust, and regulatory compliance are central themes in the literature, while emerging areas such as digital marketing and supply chain transparency present new research opportunities. The co-authorship analysis suggests that collaboration among researchers remains limited, indicating the need for greater interdisciplinary cooperation. Highly cited papers in this domain provide foundational insights but also reveal gaps in understanding the psychological and cultural factors influencing consumer behavior. This study contributes to the academic discourse on halal pharmaceuticals by mapping the current research landscape and offering recommendations for future studies.

Green tea (Camellia sinensis) belongs to the genus Camellia from the Theaceae family. This plant has been used as traditional medicine for generations and is known to have various pharmacological activities. The purpose of this review is to discuss the benefits of green tea in reducing the risk of obesity by reviewing its botanical characteristics, phytochemical content, use and bioactivity to treat obesity obtained and compiled from literature searches through search engines such as Google Scholar, Science Direct, and PubMed. then discussed narratively. The results obtained indicate that green tea extracts and drinks can reportedly help increase the body's metabolism, which contributes to the reduction of body fat. Many studies report that this plant contains phytochemical compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids, triterpenoids and carbohydrates. Epigallocationchin-3-gallate, L-theanine, and caffeine, which are respectively classified as flavonoids, amino acids, and alkaloids, are considered responsible for their pharmacological activity in treating obesity. EGCG has a hypocholesterolemic effect and suppresses cholesterol absorption in the intestine, L-theanine itself has physiological effects such as relaxation activities, and caffeine is useful in reducing food intake and has a thermogenic effect which can encourage weight loss.

This study aims to analyze the financial performance of PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk uses the CAMEL method. The type of research used is descriptive with a quantitative approach. The sample in this study is in the form of financial statements of PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk for the period 2019-2023. The data collection technique used in this study is a documentation technique. The source of the data was obtained from the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The results show that the final value of CAMEL, which consists of capital, assets, management, earning, and liquidity in each period by multiplying the credit value of each ratio with the CAMEL weight that has been set by Bank Indonesia, is in the range of 81-100. Thus, it can be concluded that the financial performance of PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk using the CAMEL method during the 2019-2023 period is in a healthy predicate.