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This study explores the relationship between sign language and culture within the Deaf community. Sign language is not only a means of communication but also a reflection of the cultural identity and values held by Deaf individuals. Through qualitative analysis of various forms of communication within this community, the research reveals how sign language serves as a medium for expressing unique experiences, traditions, and social norms. The study also discusses the role of sign language in fostering solidarity and collective identity among community members, as well as the challenges faced in interactions with the hearing society. By examining linguistic and cultural aspects, this research aims to enhance understanding of communication within the Deaf community and highlight the importance of recognizing and valuing sign language as an integral part of cultural heritage. The findings are expected to provide deeper insights into the dynamics of communication and social interaction in diverse cultural contexts.

The reading interest index in Indonesia according to the UNESCO survey is still relatively low, so support from various parties is needed, one of which is quality library facilities and infrastructure. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the quality of library services. This study aims to assess the quality of regional library services in Depok City using a qualitative descriptive approach. The focus of this study refers to the five dimensions of Prasuraman's theory, namely Responsiveness, Assurance, Tangible, Empathy, and Reliability.Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study showed that the library succeeded in providing accurate, timely, and consistent services in accordance with strict SOPs and routine evaluations, reflecting a high level of reliability. In terms of responsiveness, the library is responsive to visitor needs through mobile library services, digital services, and efficient complaint management. Service quality is guaranteed through regular training for staff and friendly attitudes of officers, creating a comfortable and trusted environment. Empathy is shown through an approach that is tailored to visitor needs, providing personal attention that makes visitors feel appreciated. Despite limitations in facilities, the library strives to provide adequate services, including facilities for people with disabilities, especially the blind and deaf.

Empowerment has a very important role in improving the quality of life and social welfare, especially for marginalized groups such as deaf and speech-impaired women and the elderly. This research aims to explore women's empowerment through salon training carried out at the UPT Social Services for the Deaf, Speech and Elderly Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra Province Social Service. This salon training is designed to provide practical skills that can help deaf-mute and elderly women increase their economic independence and improve their standard of living. The method used is a qualitative approach with observation and interviews as data collection techniques. The research results show that salon training not only provides technical skills but also increases participants' self-confidence, expands their social networks, and opens up job opportunities. Overall, this program contributes to women's empowerment by creating opportunities for them to become economically and socially independent. This research provides recommendations for the development of similar training programs in the future to expand the positive impact on communities of women in need.

Introducing alphabetical sign language is necessary to bridge communication between deaf and hard-of-hearing people and their surrounding environment. This research aims to develop a sign language alphabet letter detection system based on American Sign Language (ASL). The research methods include data collection, feature extraction with OpenCV and Mediapipe, model development with Random Forest algorithm, and real-time system testing. The test results show that the developed system can achieve 97% prediction accuracy in recognizing hand patterns that represent ASL letters. The system uses a webcam as real-time input, providing accurate responses in various environmental conditions. This research contributes significantly to developing communication support technology for the deaf community, with implications for increased inclusivity and social engagement.

Sensorineural deafness is a type of hearing loss that commonly occurs due to noise exposure in the workplace, including in palm oil mills (PKS). This condition can reduce the quality of life of workers and have an impact on productivity. This study aims to identify the prevalence and factors that influence the occurrence of sensorineural deafness in palm oil mill workers, with a focus on the Pekanbaru area. This research method uses observational research, measuring deafness using a tuning fork. at PT X in July 2020. Results. From the analysis univariate It was found that 58.6% of PKS workers experienced sensorineural deafness. The conclusion is that more than half of the workers experiencing sensorineural deafness .

Background꞉ One of the most crucial aspects of a child's development is their dental health. Children with special needs, including those who are deaf, are particularly vulnerable to dental and oral health issues. The limitations of children with hearing disorders lead to cognitive processing disorders, which affect the child's ability to receive, store, and communicate information. Methods꞉ the population used. Data was gathered by having participants complete a checklist-based questionnaire about their knowledge about brushing their teeth. Direct examination was used to gather information on dental and oral hygiene, and the OHI-S score was visible. The dates of this investigation were May 7-8, 2024. Thirty persons participated in this study as respondents. Result꞉ that this study indicates the relationship between brushing knowledge and dental and oral hygiene. with the value (P=0.001) ἀ ≤ 0, 05. Consclusion꞉ The conclusion of this study shows that this study indicates the relationship between brushing knowledge and dental and oral hygiene.

With all respect and gratitude, we express our gratitude to the presence of Allah SWT who has bestowed His grace and grace, so that we can complete a paper entitled "Development of Hear Talk Me Application Design for Deaf People Based on the Android operating system". Shalawat and salam may always be poured out to the Prophet Muhammad SAW, a role model for mankind. This paper describes the development of smarthphone aids that aim to improve accessibility for deaf people. This application is designed using the android operating system to be easily used by users with special needs. The main features included include text to voice translation and vice versa, as well as vibration notifications for incoming calls or messages. With this paper, we hope to create a useful and effective tool for deaf people to be able to access and utilize Smartphone functions maximally, hopefully this paper can provide useful insights and inspire further research in the development of accessibility technology

Human trafficking, also known as human trafficking, is a new form of transnational crime that is increasingly rampant. The crime of trafficking in persons is a modern form of human slavery, the crime of trafficking in persons, has expanded in the form of a network of organized and unorganized crimes. The crime of trafficking in persons even involves not only individuals but also corporations and state administrators who abuse their authority and power, According to Law Number 21 of 2007 concerning the Eradication of Trafficking in Persons Article 1 paragraph (1), human trafficking is the act of recruiting, transporting, sheltering, sending, transferring or receiving a person with the threat of violence, use of violence, kidnapping, detention,  forgery, fraud, abuse of power or vulnerable position, debt entanglement or payment or benefit, This type of research is normative legal research, namely research that has the object of study on legal rules or rules. Legal protection for victims of human trafficking is very important, so various efforts are made so that they get the right to become useful human beings before returning to society. As well as efforts to empower economically and educationally so that victims are not trapped again in human trafficking. Adequate legal protection for victims of crime is not only a national issue, but also an international one, because this needs to receive serious attention, including victims of human trafficking. Victims of crime, who are basically the parties who suffer the most in a criminal act, do not receive as much protection as the law gives to criminals. As a result, after the perpetrator of the crime has been sentenced to criminal sanctions by the court, the victim's condition is not cared for.

Noise can be defined as a sound or noise that can disturb comfort and health and can cause deafness. Noise that occurs continuously with high intensity can unconsciously affect the health of the Crew (ABK) who are on duty on the ship. Health problems can occur because the ABK are required to be in the ship's engine room which can last a very long time according to the route of the ship's voyage. This study aims to determine and analyze the noise in the engine room and accommodation room on the ferry. The data analysis technique used in this study is noise measurement and analysis of measurement data. The results of the study showed that there was 1 room on the MT. Suchaonugnum ship that did not meet the standards of the Indonesian Classification Bureau and MSC.337(91), including the engine control room. The highest noise source produced in the engine room is produced by the auxiliary engine. While in the lounge room, passenger accommodation room and VIP Room the highest sound source is produced by the sound system. The sound system that is always turned on when the ship is operating is one of the sources of noise that makes the noise level in the passenger accommodation room not in accordance with the MSC.337(91) standard because the sound pressure is too high. The noise level in the passenger accommodation space can be overcome by reducing the sound pressure on the sound system.

The aim of this research is to describe a problem that arises during distance learning for deaf children and teachers at the Keleyan State Special School. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques use interviews and documentation. The subject of this research is a class teacher for children with special needs. The results of this research show that the problems that occur in online learning are that there are some parents who don't understand or even don't want to know about their children's learning process which is carried out remotely, parents who don't have cellphones, inadequate internet signals, and communication or delivery. The material carried out by the teacher with students does not run smoothly, which is different from learning carried out directly in the classroom so that the teacher touches it directly if the students do not understand.

This thesis aims to: 1) Find out the concept of Islamic religious education teachers in learning ablution procedures for students at the special school for the deaf, Don Bosco Wonosobo, 2) Find out what the role of Islamic religious education teachers is in learning ablution procedures for students at the special school for the deaf, Don Bosco Wonosobo. , 3) knowing how to carry out learning ablution procedures for students at the Don Bosco Wonosobo special school for the deaf.This thesis uses a qualitative research approach where the type of research is field research presented with descriptive data. The subjects in this research were Islamic religious education teachers at the Don Boso special school, the principal of the Don Bosco special school and also students at the Don Bosco special school. Technique data collection uses observation methods, semi-structured interviews and also documentation. Data sources were obtained from field research and also qualitative research. The analysis technique used is a data analysis technique, namely the analysis of data that has been collected by researchers through methodological tools. Where data is obtained using a data analysis process in the form of data reduction, data presentation and also conclusions or verification. To test the validity of the data, extended observations, persistence of observations, and triangulation were carried out. The research results show that the concept of Islamic religious education teachers at the Don Bosco special school regarding learning ablution procedures is to emphasize the repetition method where students with hearing impairments have quite short memories which requires teachers to take steps by having students perform ablution practices one by one. The role of the Islamic religious education teacher at the Don Bosco special school is the main factor in students' success in carrying out daily worship, for example introducing ablution material from the pre-primary class. Then, with the implementation of learning about ablution procedures carried out by Don Bosco special school students using the repetition method as well as practice carried out in each learning activity with the aim of increasing students' memory regarding the steps for ablution and also the number of washings in each movement. By practicing ablution one by one, the teacher can find out where each student's mistakes are.

The aim of this research is to determine whether the services provided by the inclusive school SDN Gunungsekar 2 Sampang to deaf children are appropriate and successful or not. The research used in this research uses qualitative methods, qualitative methods are research procedures that produce descriptive data in the form of written or spoken words from people or observable behavior. The first stage is the preparation stage, the second stage is implementation, the third stage is data analysis and the final stage is reporting. The data collection methods used are observation, interviews and documentation. The subjects in this research were teachers as facilitators in teaching children with special needs, the deaf type at SDN Gunungsekar 2 Sampang. The results of the research are the implementation of services for deaf children even though there are many difficulties in learning, both from lack of teacher competence, as well as minimal learning facilities and infrastructure. Teachers at the elementary school continue to provide optimal support so that they continue to have comfortable and enjoyable learning and have a good impression on each of them.  

Deaf children's learning in elementary schools faces various challenges that require special support from teachers and parents. This article examines the important role of teachers and parents in helping deaf children learn. Data was collected through direct observation in class and in-depth interviews using qualitative case study methods. The research results show that special training for teachers and good collaboration between teachers and parents are very influential in improving the quality of education for deaf children.

The aim of this research is to find out: (1) How interaction patterns between teachers and deaf students are studied at the Keleyan Bangkalan State Special School; and (2) What factors hinder interaction between teachers and deaf students in learning at the Keleyan Bangkalan State Special School. This qualitative descriptive research interviewed one teacher. Data was collected through observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis and drawing conclusions are data collection techniques. (1) The interaction patterns of teachers and deaf students in learning are shown by the research results: a) the use of verbal patterns, which is carried out by combining verbal and non-verbal communication, so that deaf students can get used to using verbal patterns; b) the use of nonverbal patterns in learning interactions between teachers and students by teaching the alphabet word by word, so that students can understand the material provided. (2) Factors that hinder teacher interaction are a) psychological factors of deaf students because they have low intelligence, which makes it difficult for them to understand the material, and b) semantic factors because deaf students have to repeat lesson material. In addition, teachers try to interpret one word at a time during learning interactions because deaf students have difficulty in semantics.

This research aims to get an idea of ​​how learning is carried out for deaf students at the Keleyan State Special School. This research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative method. In collecting data, researchers used data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observation and documentation. The research results show that the learning process for deaf students has been well designed by the teacher starting from the planning, implementation and assessment stages. The implementation of learning for deaf students is adaptive, meaning that learning is adjusted to the students' conditions and needs. So the implementation of learning for deaf students can be said to be quite ideal.      

Keleyan Bangkalan State SLB is a formal educational institution that provides services for children with special needs, one of which is the deaf. Keleyan State SLB provides extracurricular dance learning activities as one of the mandatory lessons. This research aims to (1) describe the implementation of extracurricular dance learning for deaf students at Keleyan State Special School, (2) describe the impact of implementing extracurricular dance learning for deaf students at Keleyan State Special School. This type of research uses qualitative in the form of descriptive. Data collection methods use observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques used in this research are collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research indicate that extracurricular dance learning activities for deaf students at Keleyan State Special School use the total method and counting techniques. In the learning process, these methods and techniques can make it easier for each student to communicate according to their respective abilities without pressure from anyone and are able to easily memorize movements through counting. Extracurricular dance learning has a positive impact in increasing the confidence of deaf students. Having a sense of self-confidence in deaf students will make them aware that deficiencies are not always an obstacle in life, deficiencies can also look special, and help deaf students blend in without feeling inferior. Dancing can also be an illustration of harmony, creativity, beauty and sensitivity to the environment.    

Music has been a part of human life for a long time. It influences people's behavior and is an important component of culture. Music can convey messages through tonal sentences, expressing human emotions and feelings that are sometimes difficult to express directly. Song is a form of sound art that combines rhythmic sounds and musical instruments. They serve as a medium for people to express their thoughts and feelings. Song lyrics have a linguistic function, conveying the author's feelings and experiences. Emotions are subjective and related to psychology. They have an evaluative function, helping individuals understand their desires and the meaning of things. This research uses a literature review method to analyze the song "Usik" by Feby Putri. This song discusses the rights of human equality and is dedicated to people in Deaf Culture. Tells the story of someone who has been hurt and is trying to recover from dark times. The lyrics of "Usik" contain deep meaning and aesthetic value in each verse. This research aims to understand songs as a communication medium for expressing feelings and understanding hidden meanings in the lyrics.

The school environment requires each other to interact and communicate every day. The problem in research is that deaf students who have hearing impairments need knowledge to be able to coexist with society. Teachers really need the right communication approach so that students can understand what is being conveyed so that there will be a reciprocal relationship between the two. The purpose of this research is to determine teachers' communication approaches in social interactions with deaf students. This research explains how a communication approach is important in the social interactions of deaf students through interactions in classroom learning and also in the school environment. This research uses qualitative research methods using Burgoon's interaction adaptation theory which discusses nine principles in adaptation. This research uses data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews and documentation techniques. The results of this research are that adaptation in the communication approach in social interaction of deaf students requires adapting interaction patterns, varying distance patterns and strategies as well as the importance of behavior in adaptation. Apart from that, in the communication approach the teacher determines communication media in the learning process in the classroom and provides direction to students to increase social interaction. Learning to develop sound and rhythm perception as well as speech development, these activities are efforts made by the school to increase social interaction for deaf students. Communication patterns in teaching at SLB B YPAC Palembang are two-way communication.

Children with visual and hearing impairments experience barriers to communication, and tactile cueing systems present a more effective communication solution for people with multiple sensory disabilities. Researchers used the literature study research method and found references related to the title which were then reviewed as a whole. Tactile sign systems combine sign language and hand touch. As a communication method, tactile sign systems have their own advantages and challenges.

This research focuses on efforts to improve vocabulary in deaf children by conducting an in-depth literature review. Through a systematic literature review method, this research reviews various techniques that have been implemented and recorded in the academic literature on vocabulary education for deaf children. The data sources are journal articles from 2019 to 2024, which discuss teaching methods and technology applications including the use of visual aids, sign language, and hearing support devices. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of various existing methods and recommend the most effective techniques based on empirical data. The results of the review showed that the integration of visual, interactive and context-based methods often provided substantial improvements in vocabulary acquisition in deaf children. Based on these results, the study makes recommendations for teaching practices as well as future research directions.