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Background The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the number of fever cases in children reaches 62%. Management of fever can be in the form of non-pharmacological therapy. One non-pharmacological therapy for fever is to apply a compress using aloe vera. Aloe vera contains lignin and saponin which can vasodilate the skin and reduce body temperature. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of information and actions on giving aloe vera compresses on reducing body temperature in children with fever at the Nassau Kec.Nassau Kab.Toba Tahun 2024. This research is a type of quantitative research with a quasi-experimental research design with a pre-test and post-test design without control with subjects of 30 children aged 3 – 6 years who had a fever at the nassau public health center,nasaau district,toba regency in 2024. Community Health Center. The sampling technique in this research is total sampling, namely a sampling technique when all members of the population are used as samples. The intervention carried out was applying compressaloe vera to the forehead for 15 minutes. Temperature measurement using a digital thermometer. The data analysis used is univariate and bivariate analysis. The test used is the non-parametric Wilcoxon test. The results of this research, namely the results of statistical tests using the Wilcoxon test stated that giving aloe vera compresses had an effect on changes in body temperature in fever sufferers with a p value = 0.002 (α < 0.005) with a temperature decrease of 0.486 ºC. The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant influence on the results of measuring body temperature before and after giving aloe vera compresses to children who have fever at  the nassau public health center,nasaau district,toba regency in 2024.

This article critically examines the implementation of Law No. 35 of 2014 on Child Protection in Indonesia, focusing specifically on the challenges and strategies for protecting the rights of street children, with a particular emphasis on the context of Kendari City. Using a normative legal and socio-legal research approach, combined with a criminological perspective on vulnerability and exploitation, this study analyzes the effectiveness of the existing legal framework, educational interventions, and social support mechanisms. Key findings reveal that despite a strong legal foundation, significant gaps remain in the practical fulfillment of street children's rights due to socio-economic determinants, inadequate resource allocation, and coordination complexities. The article highlights the crucial role of non-formal education and victim-centered approaches in addressing child criminal exploitation. Comparative insights from international standards, such as the UNCRC and restorative justice principles, underscore the challenges of universal implementation while offering pathways for improved protection. Recommendations include strengthening inter-agency collaboration, expanding tailored education programs, and fostering greater community engagement to ensure a more just and protective environment for all children.  

Aplikasi digital learning merupakan bentuk aplikasi pengembangan dan implementasi yang dirancang untuk mata pelajaran Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) pada SD Negeri 1 Fakfak. Aplikasi ini dirancang dengan tujuan untuk menarik perhatian para siswa-siswi dalam belajar dan memudahkan guru pengampu mata pelajaran TIK ketika mengajar. Aplikasi ini dirancang berbasis web sehingga dapat diakses menggunakan jaringan internet. Di dalam aplikasi ini menyediakan beragam materi yang berkaitan dengan mata pelajaran TIK dan tampilan dari aplikasi ini dibuat semenarik mungkin, yang dimana aplikasi ini berisi tentang materi teks, materi video, latihan soal, dan praktikum.  Selain itu aplikasi ini dirancang untuk mengukur tingkat kemampuan siswa-siswi sebelum dan sesudah belajar menggunakan aplikasi pembelajaran digital learning. Sehingga guru dan orang tua mengetahui perkembangan belajar anak didiknya melalui aplikasi digital learning. Selain itu aplikasi ini juga membantu para siswa-siswi untuk dapat belajar mandiri di rumah tanpa di damping oleh guru karena aplikasi ini dilengkapi dengan fitur penjelasan materi teks dan juga materi video, sehingga siswa-siswi dapat mengulang materi pembelajaran di rumah ketika ada materi yang belum di pahami. Dengan adanya aplikasi pengembangan dan implementasi digital learning ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi positif dan dapat meningkatkan kualitas kepada seluruh siswa-siswi SD Negeri 1 Fakfak dalam belajar.  

Stunting is a chronic malnutrition problem that has a serious impact on child growth and development. This article examines the role of families in providing healthy and nutritious food to prevent stunting in infants. Through literature reviews, case studies, and real-world conditions, it was found that the availability of nutritious food in households, good feeding practices, and mothers' knowledge of nutrition significantly influence children's nutritional status. This article suggests the importance of integrated interventions, including nutrition education for mothers, the provision of nutritious complementary foods, and social support for families, to increase the consumption of nutritious foods in infants and prevent stunting.

Posyandu Balita in Kendal Paiton Hamlet has a strategic role in improving the health of pregnant women and early childhood, amidst the problem of malnutrition that is often experienced by pregnant women, especially in developing countries. Malnutrition, including chronic energy deficiency (CED), is at risk of increasing long-term health problems such as stunting which affects the quality of Human Resources (HR) in the future. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Student Creativity Program (PKM) activities in increasing the knowledge and awareness of pregnant women in Kendal Paiton Hamlet regarding the importance of fulfilling nutrition during pregnancy and its impact on preventing stunting. This study used a method used to provide socialization and training in understanding applications about children using a pretest-posttest to measure changes in respondents' knowledge and attitudes before and after participating in PKM activities. The pretest results showed that pregnant women's knowledge about nutrition and stunting was relatively low, with an average score of 45%. After participating in PKM activities, in the posttest, the average score increased to 75%, indicating a significant increase in pregnant women's understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition to prevent stunting. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the PKM activity has succeeded in increasing the knowledge and awareness of pregnant women in Kendal Paiton Hamlet regarding nutrition and stunting problems, which are expected to have a positive impact on maternal and child health in the future.

Stunting merupakan permasalahan kesehatan masyarakat yang sangat penting karena berdampak besar terhadap kualitas sumber daya manusia pada generasi yang akan datang. Stunting adalah kegagalan tumbuh pada anak kecil (anak di bawah usia 5 tahun) yang tinggi atau tinggi badannya terlalu kecil untuk usianya akibat kekurangan gizi kronis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah melihat hubungan antara pemberian ASI eksklusif dan pola pengasuhan ibu terhadap stunting pada anak balita. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah survey analitik dengan desain case control study. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 98 sampel kasus dan 98 sampel control. Uji yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan chi-square. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa kerakteristik responden dengan kategori pemberian ASI secara Eksklusif berjumlah 93 (47,4%) responden dan kategori tidak memberikan ASI secara eksklusif berjumlah 103 (52,6%) sedangkan kerakteristik responden dengan pola pengasuhan kategori memberikan pola asuh secara baik dan benar baik itu memberikan perawatan, memberikan makanan yang bergizi, dan menjaga kebersihan anak berjumlah 12 (6,1%) responden dan kategori memberikan pola asuh yang tidak maksimal atau kurang baik berjumlah 184 (93,9%). Dan terdapat hubungan antara pemberian ASI Eksklusif dan pola pengasuhan balita terhadap stunting pada balita dengan nilai p-value 0,003. Saran diberikan meningkatkan kesadaran dan pengetahuan responden dan meningkatkan akses terhadap fasilitas Kesehatan.

Stunting merupakan permasalahan kesehatan masyarakat yang sangat penting karena berdampak besar terhadap kualitas sumber daya manusia pada generasi yang akan datang. Stunting adalah kegagalan tumbuh pada anak kecil (anak di bawah usia 5 tahun) yang tinggi atau tinggi badannya terlalu kecil untuk usianya akibat kekurangan gizi kronis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah melihat hubungan antara pemberian ASI eksklusif dan pola pengasuhan ibu terhadap stunting pada anak balita. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah survey analitik dengan desain case control study. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 98 sampel kasus dan 98 sampel control. Uji yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan chi-square. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa kerakteristik responden dengan kategori pemberian ASI secara Eksklusif berjumlah 93 (47,4%) responden dan kategori tidak memberikan ASI secara eksklusif berjumlah 103 (52,6%) sedangkan kerakteristik responden dengan pola pengasuhan kategori memberikan pola asuh secara baik dan benar baik itu memberikan perawatan, memberikan makanan yang bergizi, dan menjaga kebersihan anak berjumlah 12 (6,1%) responden dan kategori memberikan pola asuh yang tidak maksimal atau kurang baik berjumlah 184 (93,9%). Dan terdapat hubungan antara pemberian ASI Eksklusif dan pola pengasuhan balita terhadap stunting pada balita dengan nilai p-value 0,003. Saran diberikan meningkatkan kesadaran dan pengetahuan responden dan meningkatkan akses terhadap fasilitas Kesehatan.

Sanggar Bhineka P4GN Sukoharjo, a community that focuses on developing children's knowledge, character and social skills. The volunteers at Sanggar Bhineka are students/internship students from various universities in Solo Raya and have the same goal. Data collection was carried out using a qualitative approach, namely participant observation and more in-depth interviews with children. The results of the research show that the activities carried out in the studio, such as fun games, learning and creative activities, still do not contribute significantly to improving the communication skills of some children. These findings emphasize the importance of an educational environment that supports social interaction for the development of children's character, so that children can express themselves and improve their communication skills.

Psychopathology, especially mental disorders in Indonesia that are not treated properly can potentially increase the risk of criminal acts by people with mental disorders. This qualitative case study examines the case of child homicide by a mother diagnosed with schizophrenia, revealing the complexity of the interactions between mental disorders and environmental factors. This research emphasizes the role of forensic psychopathology in understanding the relationship between mental disorders and criminal behavior. Schizophrenia, as a serious mental disorder can increase the risk of criminal behavior, especially if adequate treatment is not provided. Symptoms of schizophrenia include delusions and hallucinations which affect emotional control and lead to criminal acts. Social stigma and lack of family awareness of mental disorders worsen the situation. In addition, this research highlights the urgency of increasing awareness and access to mental health services to prevent similar incidents.

The development of adolescence is a period of achieving mental, emotional, social, physical maturity, which is also a transition period from childhood to adulthood. This condition certainly requires adaptation in adolescents, 40% of adolescents admit to feeling more easily offended or angry, but 36% of them feel anxious or nervous. Another 36% feel tired or exhausted during class and 31% show feelings of stress. The purpose of implementing this community service activity is to teach adolescents about emotional mental health, so that adolescents can avoid the dangers caused by trying to prevent the incidence of mental disorders in adolescents. This community service activity was carried out in the youth group by providing education. The activity was attended by 28 adolescents. The activity was carried out well. Based on the results of the evaluation carried out using a questionnaire, it was found that adolescents who had a good level of knowledge during the pretest were 5 adolescents (18%) and increased to 23 adolescents (82%) during the posttest. With the increasing understanding of the concept of emotional mental disorders, forms of disorders, causative factors, and emotional mental measurements, it is hoped that adolescents will be able to apply the knowledge and abilities of adolescents to handle emotional mental health problems such as stress and anxiety that occur in everyday life.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with increasing incidence worldwide. This disease not only affects adults, but also children. Diabetes mellitus is characterized by increased blood sugar levels due to impaired insulin production, impaired insulin function, or both. A patient with An. DM came with complaints of shortness of breath and a history of decreased consciousness. The patient also experienced weakness 1 week earlier. From the anamnesis and physical examination, the patient was diagnosed with type 1 DM. Type 1 DM can cause various complications. Children with type 1 DM not only face short-term complications such as hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) which both have significant risks of morbidity and mortality. Children with DKA have life-threatening complications when first diagnosed and are associated with poor metabolic control.

The increasing divorce rate in South Sulawesi, particularly in Makassar, poses significant challenges to the protection of children's and women's rights. This study aims to enhance community understanding in Panampu Village regarding these rights post-divorce through legal counseling. The method used is Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), which involves the community in every stage of the activity, from problem identification to evaluation. The counseling event was held on November 15, 2024, attended by 50 participants, and the pre-test results indicated a low level of understanding. However, after the counseling, the post-test results showed a significant improvement in understanding, with all participants answering correctly regarding the rights of children and women. This activity is expected to contribute to increased legal awareness and the protection of children's and women's rights in the community

This study aims to analyze children's religious and moral values during activities involving watching Islamic animated films at TK Al-Huda Kindergarten, South City District, Gorontalo City. The research employed a qualitative method. The subjects of this study were five educators and students, while the object focused on observing how children's religious and moral values were reflected during the activity. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation.The results of the study indicated that the inculcation of religious and moral values in children through the activity of watching Islamic animated films at Al-Huda Kindergarten had been implemented effectively. This was evident in children's improved understanding of religious and moral concepts, such as in the religious aspect, where children became accustomed to greeting and responding to greetings, praying before and after activities, practicing prayer every Friday, and memorizing short surahs. Additionally, behaviors such as honesty, social care, responsibility, mutual assistance, and other positive attitudes also developed well.

Children who do not want to go to school and cannot complete their schooling and cannot finish their schooling or in other words do not get a diploma. There are various reasons why children can drop out of school, such as lack of attention from parents, economic problems, low interest in going to school, helping parents at work, being involved in juvenile delinquency cases, low intelligence levels, socialization and also the school zoning system. The purpose of the observation is to obtain information from the consequences of the child leaving school and to help the child to accept himself that he is a child who dropped out of school, so as not to be inferior and lose hope and convince the client (counselee) that the counselee can return to school and achieve his goals. This observation uses a qualitative method, in this case collecting data about events or phenomena that occur, and using a client-focused approach (psychotherapy that focuses on the client to solve his own problems), the counselor's presence is to listen empathetically and be fully present, and a rational-emotive behavioral therapy approach (an approach that aims to help someone overcome emotional disturbances and think rationally). From the results of the study, pastoral counseling assistance with a client-centered approach and rational emotive behavior therapy can help people who drop out of school not lose confidence, if they see their peers going to school, can open up, be more diligent in worship and more eager to prepare themselves to return to school.

The use of gadgets among young children is increasing along with the development of technology. Gadgets have the potential to be a fun and useful learning tool if used appropriately. However, excessive use of gadgets has a negative impact, children who spend too much time with gadgets tend to lose interest in learning, such as reading books or participating in educational games. Additionally, their social interactions with peers and family may also be disrupted, ultimately affecting their social and emotional development. Student service to the community regarding the impact of gadget use on early childhood learning interest and the environment. It is carried out in one stage, namely the stage of providing material which aims to provide an understanding of how to use gadgets wisely so that they can still learn effectively while maintaining a balance with other activities that support their growth and development.

Character formation of children in Christian religious education faces new challenges in the digital era. This journal discusses the challenges and solutions in character formation of children in the digital era. This study uses a qualitative method with a literature review (library research). The results of the study indicate that there are challenges that must be faced when education is faced with the era of technology that is increasingly developing rapidly. However, if the use of technology is wise, parental supervision, and effective religious education can help shape strong children's characters and this is a very good solution to help the development of students, especially in the scope of Christian Religious Education.

The development of information technology has had a significant impact in various sectors, including in the management of social assistance programs. At the Social Service for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection of Batu Bara Regency, the evaluation process for the implementation of social assistance programs is still carried out manually, which causes delays in data collection, analysis, and report preparation. Therefore, an information system is needed that can help speed up and facilitate the evaluation of the program. This study aims to design a Social Assistance Program Evaluation Information System that can integrate data on aid recipients, types of assistance, recipient status, and program effectiveness evaluation. This system is designed using the Waterfall method which consists of the stages of needs analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. The platform used in the development of this system is web-based to facilitate access from various devices. The results of this study show that the design of an integrated information system can increase efficiency in collecting evaluation data and speed up the reporting process to related parties. In addition, this system is expected to increase transparency and accountability in the implementation of social assistance programs, so that the impact of the program can be more measurable and on target.

Pendidikan anak usia dini merupakan suatu upaya pembinaan dan ditujukan kepada anak sejak lahir sampai dengan usia enam tahun yang dilakukan melalui pemberian rangsangan pendidikan membantu pertumbuhan dan perkembangan jasmani dan rohani agar anak memiliki kesiapan dalam memasuki pendidikan lebih lanjut. Pelaksanaan program ini sering kali menghadapi kendala, baik internal maupun eksternal. Kendala eksternal yaitu dimana orang tua anak-anak yang acuh tak acuh terhadap kegiatan program yang dilaksanakan di TK tersebut. Program aku suka membaca untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca. Data dalam penelitian ini dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dan observasi dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif Program "Aku Senang Membaca Buku" di TK Pembina 1 Medan menunjukkan potensi yang baik dalam meningkatkan kemampuan literasi anak. Namun, untuk mencapai hasil yang lebih optimal, diperlukan langkah-langkah konkret seperti peningkatan anggaran, penyediaan sumber daya yang memadai, serta pelatihan bagi guru.Penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa program ini memiliki potensi yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan minat baca dan kemampuan literasi anak usia dini. Peningkatan minat baca dan kemampuan literasi anak yang terobservasi setelah pelaksanaan program menunjukkan bahwa dengan pendekatan yang tepat, anak-anak dapat didorong untuk mengembangkan kebiasaan membaca yang baik.

The Jacob Children's Community is a service initiative that was formed as a response to the challenges faced by children in the Silangkitang area after the COVID-19 pandemic. The main focus of this community is to provide holistic education that includes academic, spiritual and character building aspects. The facilitators try to overcome the impact of social isolation and dependence on devices experienced by children by holding teaching activities, Bible studies, as well as moral and environmental awareness training. Through inclusive and love-based methods, this community plays an important role in forming a generation that is not only intelligent, but also has character and cares about the surrounding environment. This article discusses theological reflections on the services carried out in this community, referring to Biblical values ​​and the views of theologians such as John Wesley and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who emphasized the importance of education as a means of forming faith and character. The Jacob's Children Community makes a significant contribution in facing post-pandemic social challenges by educating and developing children through a comprehensive and loving approach.

This journal discusses the development of questioning skills in early childhood as an effort to encourage curiosity and critical thinking skills. Questioning skills are considered important in the learning process, because they can increase children's involvement and help them understand information in more depth. This research uses a quantitative approach with the early childhood population in educational institutions, and collects data through questionnaires and direct observation. The results of the research show that there is a positive influence between children's questioning skills and curiosity and critical thinking abilities. Children who are used to asking questions tend to be more active in exploration and discussion, which strengthens their understanding. The journal also identifies various strategies for developing questioning skills, such as creating a supportive environment, using open-ended questions, and encouraging group discussions. Even though there are challenges, such as limited time and children feeling uncomfortable asking questions, it is important for educators and parents to create a safe space for children to actively participate. Developing questioning skills is expected to be a crucial first step in preparing children to face future challenges, as well as increasing their creativity and critical thinking abilities.