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The rapid development of information technology encourages the use of digital media as an educational tool in the health sector, particularly for pregnant women. One of the problems faced by Klinik Bidan Rima Pondok Meja is the limited use of conventional educational media, such as books and posters, which are considered less attractive and difficult to understand. This study aims to design and develop an Android-based Augmented Reality (AR) application as an educational medium for nutrition and fetal development for pregnant women. The application presents three-dimensional (3D) visualizations of fetal development from week to week, along with information on nutritional needs during pregnancy. The system development method used in this research is the Prototype model, while the Augmented Reality technology applies marker-based tracking. The development tools used include Unity, and Blender 3D. The result of this study is an Android-based AR application prototype that provides interactive and easily understandable information about fetal development and maternal nutrition. This application is expected to increase learning interest and understanding of pregnant women in maintaining a healthy pregnancy at Klinik Bidan Rima Pondok Meja.

Desa Gununglurah, Kecamatan Cilongok, Kabupaten Banyumas, merupakan salah satu wilayah prioritas intervensi stunting. Permasalahan stunting masih berkaitan erat dengan praktik pemberian ASI dan MPASI yang belum optimal, terutama rendahnya pengetahuan ibu mengenai kandungan gizi dan zat bioaktif ASI, teknik penyimpanan ASI yang benar, serta pemberian MPASI sesuai usia dan kebutuhan gizi anak. ASI eksklusif selama enam bulan pertama kehidupan berperan penting dalam pencegahan stunting karena mengandung nutrisi lengkap dan faktor imunologis. Penyimpanan ASI yang tidak tepat dapat menurunkan kualitas gizi dan bioaktivitasnya, khususnya pada ibu bekerja. Setelah usia enam bulan, pemberian MPASI yang tidak memenuhi prinsip gizi seimbang, tekstur, dan kebersihan berpotensi menghambat pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan ibu terkait kandungan gizi dan zat bioaktif ASI, teknik penyimpanan ASI yang tepat, serta praktik pemberian MPASI yang benar. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi penyuluhan, diskusi interaktif, dan demonstrasi praktis. Evaluasi dilakukan menggunakan pre-test dan post-test untuk menilai peningkatan pengetahuan peserta. Kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pola asuh gizi keluarga dan berkontribusi dalam upaya pencegahan stunting di Desa Gununglurah.

Angka kematian ibu (AKI) di Indonesia masih tinggi, salah satunya dipicu oleh komplikasi kehamilan akibat kekurangan gizi. Rendahnya literasi nutrisi pada ibu hamil berkontribusi terhadap meningkatnya risiko preeklamsia, anemia, dan bayi berat lahir rendah. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan literasi nutrisi ibu hamil melalui pendampingan berbasis media kalender makanan sebagai alat bantu edukasi sederhana dan aplikatif. Pengabdian dilaksanakan di Kantor Desa Bungaejaya, Kabupaten Gowa, Sulawesi Selatan, dengan melibatkan 10 orang ibu hamil. Kegiatan ini juga dihadiri oleh kepala desa, bidan desa, kader kesehatan, dan mitra Dompet Dhuafa. Metode kegiatan mencakup penyuluhan nutrisi kehamilan, pelatihan penggunaan kalender makanan. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman ibu hamil mengenai kebutuhan gizi selama kehamilan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa edukasi visual berbasis komunitas efektif dalam meningkatkan kesadaran nutrisi pada ibu hamil serta meningkatkan kemampuan ibu dalam mengidentifikasi nutrisi tepat sehari-hari selama hamil.

This study aims to analyze the effect of nutrient types on kombucha fermentation using Sosro Tea as a medium. The practicum was conducted with two variations, namely honey as a natural nutrient and Tropicana Slim as a low-calorie sweetener. Parameters observed included color changes, aroma, SCOBY layer formation, pH, and microbial contamination. The results showed that fermentation using honey produced the best combination, which was characterized by a brighter color change, a stable sour aroma, the formation of a thick and pure white SCOBY, and a stable pH of around 4. In contrast, fermentation using Tropicana Slim failed to achieve optimal results. This low-calorie sweetener cannot be metabolized by microbes, resulting in a thin SCOBY and the appearance of green-black mold. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the success of kombucha fermentation is greatly influenced by the availability of simple sugars, which are the main energy source for the SCOBY. In addition, the culture's resistance to microbial contamination also plays an important role in the fermentation process.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of mental workload on employee performance, the effect of work stress on employee performance, the work environment on employee performance and to analyze the effect of mental workload, work stress, and work environment simultaneously on the performance of employees of PT. Nutrisius Sari Persada. This research design uses quantitative methods with an associative approach and data collection techniques of library research and field research. Data analysis techniques using descriptive statistical analysis techniques using data processing tools Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS software by testing mental workload variables (X1), work stress (X2), work environment (X3) and employee performance (Y). The results of this study indicate that the mental workload variable (X1) on employee performance (Y) has a T-test value of (2.013> 1.96) and P values of (0.045 < 0.05), the work stress variable (X2) has a T-test value of (10.237> 1.96) and P values of (0, 000 < 0.05), the work environment variable (X3) has a T-test value of (2.013> 1.96) and P values of (0.045 < 0.05), so it can be concluded that the mental workload variable (X1), work stress (X2) and the work environment (X3) have an influence on employee performance (Y). While simultaneously mental workload (X1), work stress (X2) and work environment (X3) variables on employee performance (Y). The results of the analysis of the coefficient of determination (R2) obtained a value (Adjusted Rsquare) of 0.973, meaning that all independent variables are declared strong with a value of 97% and the remaining 3% is influenced by other variables outside the Mental Workload, Work Stress and Work Environment variables.

Background: Nurses are the most dominant health workers in hospitals including inpatient installations. This dominance tends to have an impact on the main focus of the community including patients. When the nurse's performance is good, being able to cover all services in the hospital will be of good value in the eyes of the community and patients, making it a crucial point for nurses to work in accordance with the competencies, main tasks and functions and practice standards set by health care facilities. This study examines the relationship between nurse performance and patient satisfaction treated at the inpatient installation of Bhayangkara Hospital Jayapura. Method: This study is a type of non-experimental quantitative research with correlation studies. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires. The number of respondents was 98 people with the same number of nurses and patients, namely 49 people. The sampling technique used was incidental. Data were analyzed using spearmank rho. Result: Based on the results of the study, it was found that the age of 26-45 years, female, with a Diploma III education, and a length of work of more than 3 years. While the majority of patient respondents were aged 18-25 years, female, with the most education being high school, having a self-employed job, and a length of care of 1-3 days. The performance of nurses found to be categorized as good while the majority of patient satisfaction was very satisfied. The results of the spearman rho analysis obtained a correlation strength level of 0.924 with a p-value of 0.000. Conclusion: Nurse performance is related to patient satisfaction treated at the inpatient installation of Bhayangkara Hospital Jayapura. It is expected that the measurement of nurse performance with patient satisfaction will be carried out periodically, a maximum of once a year to evaluate nursing services.

The Emergency Department (ER) serves as a critical unit in hospitals with the primary objective of providing fast, precise, and integrated health services aimed at preventing disability and death. According to national standards, the maximum response time for ER services is 5 minutes. However, increasing patient volume combined with limited capacity and resources often hinders compliance with this standard, potentially affecting the quality of service and patient satisfaction. This study aimed to determine the relationship between response time and patient satisfaction in the ER of QIM Batang Hospital. The research employed an observational method with a correlational design and a cross-sectional approach. Data were collected using a stopwatch to measure response time and a structured questionnaire to assess satisfaction. A total of 100 patients who visited the ER were included as respondents through accidental sampling. Data analysis using the Chi-Square test revealed a significance value of ρ = 0.000, while the correlation test showed a coefficient value of 0.639, indicating a statistically significant relationship with a strong correlation between response time and patient satisfaction. These findings suggest that shorter and timely response times are closely associated with higher levels of patient satisfaction. In conclusion, adherence to response time standards and continuous improvement in the five key satisfaction indicators are crucial strategies to enhance the quality of ER services.

Health problems in older adults, particularly oral function disorders, often lead to serious complications such as chewing difficulties, which disrupt adequate nutritional intake and may trigger broader health issues including malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, and a decline in overall quality of life. One intervention that has been introduced to address these challenges is the PATAKARA exercise, a simple oral rehabilitation technique designed to strengthen oral and facial muscles. This study aimed to analyze the effect of PATAKARA exercise on the oral function of older adults at Roujin Home Seseragi No Sato Zao, Japan. The research employed a quasi-experimental approach with a One Group Pretest-Post Test Design. The study population consisted of 75 older adults, with 40 participants selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) questionnaire and analyzed with the Wilcoxon test. Findings showed that most participants were in the advanced elderly category (≥80 years), predominantly female, and had a secondary education background. Prior to the intervention, the majority exhibited moderate oral function, while after the exercise, most participants demonstrated improved oral function categorized as good. Statistical analysis revealed a significant effect of the PATAKARA exercise on oral function (p = 0.000). The results suggest that PATAKARA exercise effectively enhances oral muscle strength, including the lips, tongue, pharynx, and larynx, thereby improving chewing, swallowing, and speech functions. This exercise can be recommended as a practical, non-invasive, and low-cost intervention to support oral health and overall well-being among older adults.

Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and mortality worldwide, with significant neurological and biochemical consequences. This study aimed to examine the effect of a neuroprotective nutritional intervention consisting of protein, phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylserine, and inulin on glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) levels and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores in acute ischemic stroke patients. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group, involving 18 patients divided equally into intervention and control groups. Data were collected at Dr. Kariadi General Hospital Semarang from January to February 2020, measuring serum GFAP levels using ELISA and assessing NIHSS scores before and after a seven-day intervention. The intervention group showed a significant decrease in GFAP levels and a more pronounced improvement in NIHSS scores compared to the control group. These findings suggest that the neuroprotective nutritional intervention may support both biochemical and clinical recovery in acute ischemic stroke patients. Implementing such nutritional strategies could complement standard care and enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Further research with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up is recommended to confirm these results and optimize the intervention protocol.  

Frozen food merupakan salah satu jenis produk pangan yang digemari masyarakat modern karena daya simpan yang lama dan kemudahan dalam penyajian. Namun, proses pembekuan konvensional dengan suhu tinggi dapat menurunkan kandungan nutrisi dan kualitas sensorik produk. Oleh karena itu, teknologi non-termal seperti High Pressure Processing (HPP) menjadi solusi inovatif untuk mempertahankan kualitas nutrisi dan sensorik makanan beku tanpa perlu pemanasan tinggi. Artikel ini bertujuan mengkaji potensi penerapan teknologi HPP pada Frozen food untuk meningkatkan kualitas dan keamanan produk. Metode kajian dilakukan melalui telaah pustaka dari berbagai penelitian terkini yang membahas prinsip kerja, efektivitas, serta dampak HPP terhadap karakteristik fisik, kimia, dan mikrobiologis bahan pangan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa HPP mampu menonaktifkan mikroorganisme patogen dan pembusuk pada tekanan 200–600 MPa tanpa merusak komponen sensitif seperti vitamin, protein, dan pigmen alami. Namun, dampak HPP sangat bergantung pada karakteristik bahan pangan, seperti kadar air, jenis protein, dan kandungan lemak. Beberapa bahan seperti daging menunjukkan perubahan warna dan tekstur akibat denaturasi protein, sementara bahan rendah lemak lebih rentan terhadap oksidasi pigmen. Simpulan dari kajian ini adalah bahwa HPP merupakan teknologi non-termal yang efektif dan fleksibel untuk aplikasi pada frozen food , dengan catatan perlunya penyesuaian parameter proses sesuai karakteristik produk untuk mengoptimalkan hasil akhir.

Pengelolaan sampah yang efektif menjadi tantangan global yang memerlukan solusi berkelanjutan. Kepala Departemen Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi (Kadepiptek) Akademi Angkatan Laut (AAL), Kolonel Marinir Kakung Priyambodo, memprakarsai inisiatif pengelolaan sampah di lingkungan Kesatrian AAL untuk diolah menjadi kompos. Langkah ini bertujuan mengurangi volume sampah, mendaur ulang nutrisi untuk kesuburan tanah, menghemat sumber daya alam, dan menyediakan solusi berkelanjutan. Program ini sejalan dengan upaya membangun kesadaran lingkungan di kalangan generasi muda. Hasil program menunjukkan manfaat signifikan bagi kebersihan lingkungan, peningkatan kualitas tanah, serta kontribusi pada visi keberlanjutan jangka panjang

Utilization of fermented layer chicken excreta as a feed medium for Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggots is a sustainable solution for organic waste management. Chicken excreta contains 13-32% crude protein, but has disadvantages such as unbalanced nutrient composition and unpleasant odor. Fermentation of chicken excreta can improve maggot production performance by reducing pathogens, odor, and facilitating digestion. The growth medium of 50% excreta + 50% tofu dregs produced the highest PK, which was 34.34%. The lowest SK and LK were obtained from the growth medium of 50% excreta + 50% tofu dregs and 25% excreta + 75% tofu dregs. Based on physical conditions, the longest and heaviest maggot sizes were obtained from the growth medium of 50% excreta + 50% bran + 5 ml EM4. Meanwhile, the shortest maggots were obtained from the growth medium of 75% coconut dregs + 25% excreta and the lightest maggots were obtained from the growth medium of 100% excreta.

Dioscorea pentaphylla L. tubers, locally known as tomboreso tubers by Indonesian people, grow wild in forests in various parts of Indonesia but are not well-underutilized. This article aims to comprehensively review the phytochemistry, nutritional, anti-nutritional, and bioactivity of tomboreso tubers. The method used is a literature study with a database of online articles downloaded from Google Scholar related to the topic discussed. Various earlier studies reported that tomboreso tubers are rich in phytochemical compounds, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, terpenoids, tannins, glycosides, and saponins. Tomboreso tubers are also rich in complete nutritional content, such as protein content (1.69-9.20%), fat (0.14-6.24%), fiber (1.28-7.24%), starch (3.71-61.26%), minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids. Furthermore, tomboreso tubers also contain anti-nutritional compounds that are less beneficial to health, such as tannins, oxalates, hydrogen cyanide, phenols, flavonoids, phytates, a-amylase inhibitors, and trypsin inhibitors. Tomboreso tubers have been shown to have various biological activities, such as anti-bacterial, anti-mutagenic, and antioxidant, from various earlier studies. To make tomboreso tubers safe to eat and an alternative food source with low anti-nutritional content, further research must be done on their exploration, utilization, and further processing to reduce anti-nutritional compounds.

The knowledge of pregnant women about nutrition plays a crucial role in the utilization of food ingredients. One of the efforts to address stunting is by consuming foods that contain vitamin A, such as chicken liver. This correlational analytical study determined the correlation between pregnant women's knowledge of vitamin A and the use of chicken liver as a nutrient in stunting prevention with a retrospective approach. The population in this study consists of pregnant women in trimester I visiting the Kedungmundu Public Health Care, with a total of 70 people. The research instruments are a cognitive level questionnaire and a food frequency questionnaire. The analysis was the Spearman Rank correlation test. This study shows that pregnant women in the Kedungmundu Health Centre area did not take chicken liver as a source of nutrition for pregnant women in preventing stunting due to low cognition about vitamin A, with a p-value of 0.047 (p-value < 0.05), indicating a strong correlation between the level of knowledge about vitamin A and the administration of chicken liver as a source of nutrition for pregnant women in preventing childhood stunting, with a very strong correlation (r = 0.257). Health education and mass media encourage pregnant women to actively expand their knowledge. The researcher anticipates that a comprehensive understanding of vitamin A's benefits will spur a rise in chicken liver consumption, thereby contributing significantly to efforts to prevent stunting

Smokers in Indonesia are increasing every year, cigarettes are one of the bad effects on health that are not only detrimental to smokers but also have a bad impact on the people around them, some of the factors that can influence a person to quit smoking are the level of knowledge of the dangers of cigarettes and good family support. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and family support and the desire to quit smoking in students Quantitative research, independent variables of knowledge and family support, dependent variables of desire to quit smoking, using a cross-sectional study design, descriptive analytical approach, with a total sampling technique of 90 respondents using a valid and reliable questionnaire. The analysis uses the Somers'd test The level of knowledge showed a good category of 73.4%, medium family support of 75.6% while the desire to quit smoking was a high category of 49.2%. The relationship between the level of smoking knowledge and the desire to quit smoking of students was significant with a p value of 0.000, a correlation value of 0.602, a strong category correlation, a positive relationship direction while the relationship between family support and a significant desire to quit smoking was a p value of 0.000, a correlation value of 0.424, a moderate category correlation, a positive relationship Conclusion: There is a relationship between the level of knowledge and family support and the desire to quit smoking of students. The research has a positive impact on encouraging students' awareness to stay away from smoking habits so that they can implement a good lifestyle in the community. The researchers suggested that a larger number of samples could be involved with more than 1 observation and use other study designs in the study.

Factors contributing to the occurrence of promiscuous sexual behavior include internal and external elements. Internal factors include low self-control, lack of religious understanding, and low sexual knowledge. External factors include family and peers; peer association can influence both positive and negative behaviors. Positive behaviors include participating in beneficial activities with peers, while negative behaviors include violating social norms, such as having casual sex. This research design uses an analytic correlation approach, with the aim of finding the relationship between variables, data collection is done by questionnaire. Using the chi square formula with the help of SPSS, 125 students were asked to answer. The results showed that of the 125 study respondents, most were 21 years old, 36.8 percent, and the majority were female, 58.4%. In addition, the results of the analysis showed that 46% of the respondents showed a good level of knowledge, while 47% showed sufficient attitude and preventive behavior. Conclusion: There is a correlation between knowledge and preventive behavior of promiscuous sex.

The intensity of menstrual pain in adolescent girls can decrease study concentration due to discomfort and anxiety affected by hormonal changes during menstruation. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of anxiety and intensity of menstrual pain with adolescent girls' study concentration. This study uses a quantitative method with a cross sectional analytical approach, with a total of 133 respondents determined by the solvin formula. Data collection used three instruments: Anxiety level, intensity of menstrual pain, and study concentration. The data analysis was carried out using the Spearman Rank test with valid and rebable questionnaires. The study showed that there was a significant relationship between anxiety level and learning concentration P-Value = 0.000 and rho = 0.426 while menstrual pain and learning concentration P-Value = 0.000 and rho = 0.515. so it can be concluded that there is a relationship between the level of anxiety and intensity of menstrual pain and the concentration of adolescent girls' learning. This research can increase the role of community nurses in counseling, reproductive education and relaxation training for female students with menstrual pain, anxiety and learning concentration disorders.

 Immunisation is the stage of prevention of infectious diseases such as ‘hepatitis, tuberculosis, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and measles’ Knowledge of parents, especially mothers, plays an important role in the success of immunisation programmes, where education level affects knowledge about the importance of immunisation. The following study aimed to analyse the correlation between parents' education level and knowledge in providing complete basic immunisation to children. The following quantitative approach uses a Cross Sectional design, on 88 respondents selected through Purposive Proportional Random Sampling using a questionnaire in the form of a questionnaire and obesrvasion. Data were collected through questionnaires and analysed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed a significant relationship between education level and parental knowledge in providing complete basic immunisation at Bangetayu Health Centre, Semarang City (p-value <0.05). Thus, the higher the level of education of parents, the better their knowledge in providing complete basic immunisation to children. This study highlights the importance of complete basic immunisation to prevent disease. Health offices and health centres need to improve education through counselling and information distribution. Parents' awareness plays an important role in ensuring children are fully immunised. This study is useful for parents in increasing knowledge, health centres in improving services, and researchers as a reference for further studies.  

Stunting is a condition that occurs due to a lack of nutritional intake over a long period of time, thus inhibiting a child's growth. As the next generation of the nation, children need special attention in terms of their growth and development. Fulfillment of nutrition must begin before pregnancy, continued with exclusive breastfeeding after the baby is born, and continued with balanced nutritious food according to the stage of growth. This study was conducted using a literature study method to collect data related to efforts to reduce stunting rates in toddlers. The results of the study showed that community education through counseling and health education can increase understanding of nutrition and good parenting patterns. In addition, programs such as providing eggs in villages and the involvement of integrated health post cadres in early detection have also proven effective in reducing stunting rates in toddlers.

Spinach (Amaranthus spp.) is a vegetable plant that is highly dependent on the availability of light and nutrients for its growth. Proper spacing plays an important role in influencing a plant's access to light and nutrients, which ultimately impacts its yield. This study examines the impact of planting distance on light and nutrient competition in spinach. Planting spacing that is too tight can lead to intense competition between plants, reduce the efficiency of photosynthesis, and increase the risk of etiolation in lower plants. On the contrary, planting spacing that is too wide reduces land use efficiency and increases the likelihood of weed growth. The ideal planting distance ranges from 15-20 cm between plants, which ensures maximum utilization of light and nutrients without resulting in excessive competition, thus supporting optimal growth and yield