Free radicals are reactive compounds that can cause damage to cells, enzymes, lipids, and even DNA, thus triggering various degenerative diseases. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and prevent oxidative damage. Chinese betel herb (Peperomia pellucida L.) is known to contain phenol and flavonoid secondary metabolite compounds that act as natural antioxidants. This study aims to test the antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of Chinese betel herb with DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) method. Extraction was done by maceration method using 80% ethanol solvent. Antioxidant activity was tested by reacting the extract against DPPH solution and measuring the absorbance using UV-Vis spectrophotometry. The results showed an IC₅₀ value of 32.97 ppm, which is classified as very strong antioxidant activity. These results indicate that ethanol extract of Chinese betel herb has great potential as a source of natural antioxidants.
 

This article discusses the importance of a multicultural approach in guidance and counseling, in a country rich in cultural diversity. Within this context, counselors are expected to understand and appreciate the cultural differences faced by clients, including different values, norms, and perspectives. Multicultural counseling not only increases the effectiveness of the counseling process, but also creates a safe counseling environment for clients to express themselves. By understanding the client's cultural background, the counselor can minimize potential conflicts and increase confidence in the counseling relationship. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature study to explore the challenges and solutions in multicultural counseling practice. The findings of this article suggest that sensitivity to cultural diversity is essential for successful inclusive and responsive counseling.

Placement and channeling service management in guidance and counseling is a systematic approach that aims to help individuals find the right path in education, career, and social life. This concept involves several key components, including identification of counselee needs, evaluation of potential, and development of an appropriate placement plan. The method used in this research is qualitative with a type of literature study with activities that include searching, reviewing, reading books or journals relevant to the research. The main purpose of this service management is to facilitate the transition process of individuals from education to the world of work, as well as support their personal development. This involves collaboration between counselors, educational institutions, and industry to ensure that clients receive the necessary information and resources. The findings of this study are to discuss (1) Definition of placement and channeling services, (2) Forms of placement and channeling services, (3) Mechanisms of placement and channeling services, (4) Purpose of placement and channeling services, and (5) Assessment of counseling guidance in placement and channeling services. The purpose of this research is to describe and explain the management of placement and channeling services.

Sumatera utara merupakan sebuah provinsi di barat Indonesia yang memiliki banyak sekali jenis sub sektor pertanian. Namun ada sebuah fenomena di masyarakat, khususnya di daerah Labuhan Batu Selatan dimana perkebunan karet yang sudah dijalankan selama bertahun-tahun dan menjadi penghidupan perekonomian di daerah tersebut dialihfungsikan menjadi perkebunan karet. Penelitian ini disusun dan dikerjakan melalui pendekatan deskriptif kombinasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan data yang diperoleh dari Badan Pusat Statistik, perkembangan komoditas lahan pertanian di Sumatera Utara khususnya Kabupaten Labuhan Batu Selatan dari tahun 2019-2021. Untuk mendukung data tersebut, tim peneliti juga melakukan wawancara kepada beberapa orang petani karet di kabupaten tersebut mengenai alih fungsi lahan pertanian karet dan kelapa sawit. Untuk mencari tahu kembali, peneliti melakukan wawancara kepada beberapa petani di wilayah Labuhan Batu Selatan agar data yang peneliti terima bisa disesuaikan dengan kondisi di masyarakat. Peralihan lahan karet ke sawit ini terjadi karena keuntungan yang diterima petani sawit lebih besar penghasilannya karena harga dan buahnya lebih stabil dibandingkan harga karet dan juga pengerjaan karet yang lebih rumit.

This research aims to examine the direct and indirect effects of financial literacy on saving behavior through financial technology as a mediating variable. Further, this research uses a quantitative approach with path analysis. This research picked millennial workers in Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi, as sample of the research. Therefore, the results revealed that financial literacy directly has a significant effect on financial technology and saving behavior then, financial technology also has a significant positive effect on saving behavior. However, financial technology does not able to mediate the relationship between financial literacy and saving behavior significantly. This indicates that financial technology has not provided good facilitation for millennials, especially for helping them in looking the appropriate savings products their needed.