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Local wisdom is an important part of a nation's cultural identity, but its existence is beginning to be marginalized in the midst of modernization. The Kajang Indigenous People in Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi, are one of the communities that still maintain their traditional values through a customary legal system called Pasang ri Kajang. This community service activity aims to introduce the potential of Kajang cultural tourism to students as an educational effort in instilling the values of local wisdom. The partners in this activity are the Kajang indigenous people and local traditional leaders, including Ammatoa as the traditional leader. The activity is carried out with a participatory and educational method based on direct experience, which involves students in observation, discussion, and reflection on local culture. The results of the activity showed an increase in student knowledge by 31% and a significant change in attitudes towards the preservation of local culture, where more than 80% of participants showed an appreciative attitude towards the values inherited by the Kajang community. This activity also received a positive response from the local community because of its approach that respects traditional values. In addition, this activity produces several outputs, such as cultural introduction modules, activity documentation, and draft service articles. This activity shows that student involvement in the introduction of local culture can be an effective strategy in building multicultural awareness and preserving the nation's cultural heritage.

Background: Class II restoration according to the classification of Greene Vardiman Black is one of the procedures in dental conservation that often presents a challenge for operators or dentists during treatment. Class II restorations have their own level of difficulty, particularly during the placement of restorative materials into the cavity. One of the possible failures in Class II restorative treatment is marginal leakage, which can lead to microleakage at the restoration margins. Purpose: To report the success of class II restoration with composite resin using tofflmire matrix. Case report: A 23-year-old female patient came with a complaint of cavities, the complaint was felt since 1 year ago in the lower left back tooth, there was no pain and had never been treated. In the case, preparation and restoration were carried out using composite resin with isolation using tofflmire matrix, applied using an Incremental technique. Discussion: Class II posterior tooth restorations have challenges such as leakage due to the techniques and materials used. Composite resin is chosen because of its good adaptation, esthetics, and wear resistance. Incremental techniques are preferred because they reduce polymerization stress and provide optimal curing results. Tofflemire matrix is ​​used for stability and soft tissue protection.Conclusion: The selection of composite resin with an Incremental technique and the use of a Tofflemire matrix provides more optimal, aesthetic, and minimal risk of failure results for class II posterior tooth restorations.

Partial Denture (GTSL) is an ideal option for patients with missing teeth, with various materials such as thermoplastic nylon (flexible denture), acrylic resin, and metal. Heat-cured acrylic resin and thermoplastic nylon are the two most commonly used materials for denture bases. Denture bases must have sufficient mechanical strength to withstand chewing forces. Acrylic resin, made from polymethyl methacrylate, has become the gold standard in prosthodontics due to its affordability, ease of fabrication, and satisfactory functional results. However, acrylic resin tends to be rigid, brittle, and may cause soft tissue irritation. As an alternative, thermoplastic nylon offers high physical strength, resistance to heat and chemicals, as well as plastic and flexible properties. However, thermoplastic nylon tends to absorb water, change color, and is difficult to repair. Thermoplastic nylon-based dentures provide comfort, aesthetics, and good marginal adaptation, with less soft tissue irritation compared to acrylic resin dentures. Although both materials have comparable characteristics in terms of retention, stability, and durability, flexible dentures are more attractive to patients who prioritize comfort and aesthetics.

Introduction:All-zirconia crowns are the strongest ceramic artificial crowns, made from zirconium, a silicate compound (ZrSiO4) and resistant to high temperatures. The advantages of zirconia include good mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and high corrosion resistance. Zirconia has disadvantages, such as a lack of aesthetic similarity to natural teeth. Methods and Results: Search for published articles on Elsevier, PubMed and Science Direct using predetermined keywords, namely crown,fracture resistance, and zirconiaThis literature review utilizes literature published between 2020 and 2025, accessible in full-text PDF format. Based on data searches using predetermined keywords, data was searched for the last five years, resulting in four selected articles. Discussion:  Fracture and loss of retention are problems that can occur in zirconia crowns. Several factors influence the fracture resistance of clinical crowns, such as the load received, the preparation results, material thickness, cement used, marginal adaptation and the zirconia content used. Conclusion: Zirconia crowns are the strongest ceramic artificial crowns. Fracture and loss of retention are problems that can occur in zirconia crowns. Several factors influence the fracture resistance of clinical crowns, such as the load received, the preparation results, marginal adaptation and the zirconia content used.

Cancer is still one of the leading causes of death in Indonesia and poses a major challenge in the world of health. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy generally face various psychological problems, one of which is anxiety arising from side effects of therapy, uncertainty of treatment, and deterioration of physical condition. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between family support and anxiety levels in patients undergoing chemotherapy. The research design uses a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional method. The research sample amounted to 40 chemotherapy patients at RSI Sultan Agung Semarang who were selected using a total sampling technique. The research instruments were in the form of family support questionnaires and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS). Data analysis was carried out using the Marginal Homogeneity test. The results showed that most patients received family support in the moderate to high category (75%) and experienced mild to moderate levels of anxiety (70%). Based on statistical tests, a value of p = 0.001 was obtained, which showed a significant relationship between family support and anxiety levels in chemotherapy patients. The conclusion of this study confirms that good family support plays an important role in helping patients reduce anxiety during treatment. These findings indicate the importance of active family involvement in accompanying patients, both emotionally, informationally, and instrumentally. Therefore, educational programs involving families are highly recommended to improve the quality of care and support the psychological condition of cancer patients.

Literacy is one of the key factors that hinders the development of human resources. To improve the quality of human resources, it is essential to focus on eliminating illiteracy within the population. One of the primary goals of this outreach activity is to enhance the literacy skills of the local community in Sitanggal Village, located in Larangan District, Brebes Regency, Central Java. The residents of Sitanggal Village primarily rely on farming and entrepreneurship for their income. However, due to the village's isolated location, difficult access, and low economic status, many residents face challenges in accessing proper education. As a result, the illiteracy rate in this area is relatively high, further exacerbating the cycle of poverty. To address this issue, a collaboration has been established with the Community Learning Activity Center (PKBM) Danawangsa Sitanggal, which has facilitated the eradication of illiteracy within the community. The literacy skills of the participants were assessed both before and after the program implementation using pre-tests and post-tests. The participants, aged between 35 and 59 years, totaled 50 individuals. The program was conducted in three stages: reading, writing, and arithmetic. Each stage was structured around specially designed teaching modules, employing engaging and interactive methods to ensure the participants' active involvement. The results of the program were highly encouraging. The participants' reading skills improved significantly, rising from 10% to 64%. Their writing skills saw a notable increase from 40% to 82%, and their counting skills improved drastically from 80% to 100%. These improvements highlight the success of the program and demonstrate the positive impact that literacy education can have on enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals in marginalized communities.

Elderly in the Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School for the Elderly often face emotional challenges such as feelings of marginalization, loss of purpose, difficulty accepting declining health, loss of a spouse or loved ones, and unpreparedness for death. If these feelings are continuously dwelled upon, they can lead to stress. The aim of this study is to describe the stress coping mechanisms of the elderly residing at the Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School for the Elderly in Karanganyar. The research method used is qualitative with a phenomenological approach. The research location is at the Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School for the Elderly in Karanganyar, located at Ngablak RT 01 RW 09, Papahan, Tasikmadu District, Karanganyar Regency. The subjects of this study are 3 individuals selected using purposive sampling technique. Data collection was conducted through interviews and observations. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that the elderly apply stress coping using emotion-focused coping. Furthermore, the subjects continue to strive to live their lives by accepting fate and being grateful for whatever happens. The subjects have formed new social groups at the Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School for the Elderly in Karanganyar, engaging in activities such as religious study sessions, dhikr, and reading Iqro or the Quran. The conditions experienced by the subjects have enhanced their religiosity.

Paulo Freire’s concept of liberal education is still not implemented in the world of education in developing countries. Educational actors still adhere to the banking system to oppress students. This study raises a social correlation between educators and students called school family kinship. The education curriculum needs to be used as an indicator of success in terms of the intelligence of the children. The curriculum has continued to transform since 1947 to 2022 but has not found its identity.  Now, the independent learning curriculum is intensively grounded, but there are gaps between regions and between socio-economic groups in terms of learning quality. The implementation of the independent learning curriculum is considered not to have a significant positive effect in the outermost and marginalized areas. Therefore, the old pattern called banking system of education is still used. Students are considered empty piggy banks that must be filled by the teacher. Teachers are still recognized as the all-knowing in knowledge that must be poured into the brains of students. As a result, students can only follow what is transferred by the teacher. This is the basis for the author to try to provide briefings to Catholic teachers and education personnel in Wini and Wekfau parishes regarding the implementation of an independent curriculum in Catholic Schools. This study uses qualitative methods with observation techniques carried out in coastal parishes (Wini) and in the mountains (Wekfau) in terms of geographical location to find out the similarity of perceptions of the independent curriculum. This study applies a qualitative method with observation techniques carried out in the coastal parish (Wini) and in the mountains (Wekfau) in terms of geographical location to find out the similarities in perceptions of the implementation of the independent curriculum in two different areas.

This study aims to Determination of factor prices is an essential element in the economic system that includes aspects of production and distribution. In the perspective of Islamic economics, factor pricing not only relies on economic efficiency, but must also pay attention to the principle of distributive justice in line with Islamic values.  The research method uses a qualitative approach with a literature review or library reaseach. The data used in this study are sourced from various literature books and scientific articles. The results of the study discuss the concept of factor pricing based on the theory of marginal products, labor markets, time allocation, equilibrium, and return on investment without usury. The analysis focused on the link between economic efficiency and fair distribution in accordance with maqashid sharia. The results show that optimal factor pricing within a sharia framework can support market equilibrium, increase labor productivity, and promote income distribution across different sectors of the economy. In addition, sharia-based policy interventions are needed to overcome market distortions and ensure the realization of holistic economic justice.

In the online era, marketing opportunities using digital technology are very profitable, apart from sellers not having to have a shop, sellers also don't have to go anywhere to sell. The objectives of this activity are (1) Organizing guidance and training for marginalized communities to produce commercial products based on appropriate technology and local resources as well as opportunities to gain access to funding for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, (2) Increasing the number of applications of science and technology for the community. This activity was carried out in the first three stages of program socialization and forum group discussion (FGD). The service team planned all the needs that would be used in implementing the service. The service team carried out FGD (Forum Group Discussion) and a cooperation MoU. Second Stage Creating Social Media Accounts Workshop and mentoring on IT knowledge. The third stage of evaluation is carried out to correct any deficiencies found during the service. The main goal is to increase understanding of various social media platforms, effective advertising strategies and ad performance measurement.  The method is to use the PKM method with questionnaires and outreach. The results show an increase in home industry players' understanding of the benefits of social media in digital marketing. They are starting to realize the potential of the online market without high advertising costs. This socialization has the potential to increase the application of digital marketing in the home industry. It is recommended that home industry players continue to develop digital marketing capabilities and collaborate to share experiences in managing advertising on social media.

Adolescent girls during puberty will experience menstruation. If they cannot properly care for their reproductive organs during menstruation, it will cause several health problems, one of which is pruritus vulvae. Pruritus Vulvae occurs due to poor hygiene practices, to increase knowledge and attitudes of young women, researchers provide Lecture Methods and Peer Group Discussions about personal hygiene during menstruation in preventing Pruritus Vulvae.Objective: to see the effect of a combination of lecture methods and peer group discussions on knowledge and attitudes about personal hygiene during menstruation in preventing pruritus vulvae in young women at. Methods: and Peer Group Discussions about personal hygiene during menstruation in preventing Pruritus Vulvae.: The research design used was a quasy experiment. The analytical survey conducted in this study used the one group pre-test post-test approach design. The population is class VII students. Sampling was taken by purposive sampling, the sample size in this study was 30 young women. Data were collected using a questionnaire before and after being given the lecture method and peer group discussion of the knowledge instrument using the Guttman scale and the attitude instrument using the Likert scale and analyzed using the wilcoxon signed rank test. Result : The result of the study showed that the marginal homogeneity tes was obtained at knowledge p=0,000 and attitudes obtained a significant value p=0,003 in the post test. Suggestion : The lecture method and peer group discussion have a significant effect on the level of knowledge and attitudes of young women in preventing pruritus vulvae. The result showed that lecture methods and peer group discussions can be used us a means of health education to change health behavior for the better and can improve the hygiene of young women during menstruation in preventing pruritus vulvae.

Pharmacological treatments such as vitamin B6 can be used to treat nausea, vomiting. However, pregnant women can use natural remedies such as ant sugar to prevent drug side effects. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of giving ant sugar and ginger on reducing nausea vomiting in pregnant women in the first trimester. This type of research uses pre post with control group design. The sample was 10 respondents of the intervention group and 10 respondents as a control group. Bivariate analysis is a statistical homogeinity test. The results of the study that the incidence of nausea vomiting in pregnant women trimester 1 before being given a combination therapy of ant sugar and ginger was obtained as many as 3 respondents (30%) mild category, 6 respondents (60%) medium category and 1 respondent (1%) weight category. After being given ant sugar and ginger, there was a decrease in vomiting to 3 respondents (30%) not nauseated vomiting, 3 respondents (30%) mild category, 3 respondents (30%) moderate category and 1 respondent (1%) weight category. The results of statistical tests using marginal homogeinity tests in this study showed a p value of 0.014 (< 0.05). The implication that giving ant sugar and ginger has an influence on reducing nausea vomiting in first trimester pregnant women.    

 Older adults are someone who is over 60 years old, which is the final stage of the development of human life, or someone who is starting to enter the stage of the aging process. This study aimed to determine the difference in effectiveness of giving bay leaf decoction with hypertension exercise to older adults with hypertension to reduce blood pressure in Karangayu, Semarang Barat, before and after the intervention. This research method used quasi-experimental pre-and post-tests for two intervention groups, 1 and 2. The sampling technique used was non-probability sampling on 74 respondents, using pre-test and post-test observation sheets with SOP for boiled bay leaves and SOP for hypertension exercises. This study showed that the average blood pressure before being given the bay leaf decoction intervention in group 1 was 89.2% with severe pain. In contrast, the average blood pressure after being given bay leaf decoction intervention was 86.5%, with mild blood pressure. For group 2, the average blood pressure before being given the hypertension exercise intervention was 94.6% with severe pain. Meanwhile, the average blood pressure after the hypertension exercise intervention was 75.7% with mild blood pressure. The results of the marginal homogeneity test obtained a P value of 0.001 (<0.05), meaning that there was a significant difference in mean between the pre-test and post-test, which affected the effect of giving bay leaf decoction with hypertension exercise on blood pressure in the older adults. Advice to health services, such as Posbindu (Pos Pembinaan Terpadu), on how to provide non-drug treatment with bay leaf decoction and hypertension gymnastics, which means physical exercise and traditional medicine, as part of training for Posbindu officers in secondary prevention services for high blood pressure in older adults.

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) as a regulator of the money management sector, especially the financial sector, must adequately equip its capabilities to properly implement and support financial management sector activities. economic growth. OJK has a position in managing Islamic banks. The description of Islamic commercial banks is very important because they are only marginal in accelerating the development of the financial economy, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The Financial Authority carries out the functions, duties, authority to regulate and control activities in the financial sector in an integrated, independent and responsible manner, particularly in the world of banking. The problems of this research are: First, how independent is the Financial Services Authority in regulating and supervising banks? Second, what is the role of the Financial Services Authority in regulating and supervising banks? Third, what is the role of the Financial Services Authority in consumer protection and consumer investigations? The type of research method is normative law and the type of research is descriptive. In conclusion: First, other parties do not interfere with the independence of OJK in its regulation and are found to be inseparable from government interference. Such deals can lead to government intervention. Second, the role of OJK in regulating and supervising banks related to the regulation and supervision of micro stability is very broad. Third, OJK's role in consumer protection is to inform and educate the public about the good quality of the financial sector, its services and products. Stop if it can harm consumers. It is recommended: First, in addition to regulating the independence of the OJK, there must also be freedom from state intervention, so that the government cannot intervene. Second, that the OJK really places the interests of the national economy and not the interests of entrepreneurs as the center of its regulatory task. Third, clarify the provisions that make it easier for the OJK to handle consumer complaints, so that there is no prejudice as if the OJK is providing financial support to consumers.