Abstract:Patients with auditory hallucinations usually experience high levels of anxiety because of disturbing voices that are difficult to control. One non-pharmacological nursing approach that can be used to reduce anxiety is sensory…
ensory perception group activity therapy (SPGAT). This study aims to determine the effect of SPGAT on the anxiety levels of patients with auditory hallucinations in Aceh Psychiatric Hospital. The research employed a pre-experimental study design with a one-group pre-test post-test design. The population consisted of 518 patients, with a sample of 10 patients selected using a purposive sampling technique. The intervention was conducted in three consecutive sessions, in every session lasting for 60 minutes. The data collection instruments included the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (ZSAS). The data were analyzed using the paired sample T-test. The results showed a significant decrease in anxiety levels, with the average score before therapy being 68.00 and after therapy 59.40, showing a reduction of 8.60 points, with a p-value < 0.000 (p < 0.05). Based on these findings, it can be concluded that SPGAT effectively reduces anxiety levels. This study recommends that nurses in Aceh Psychiatric Hospital use this therapy routinely as part of psychiatric nursing interventions in the hospital.
Abstract:Gastritis can affect all segments of society, not limited to age and gender. However, the incidence of gastritis is more common to occur in the productive age group due to their busy lives, unhealthy lifestyles, and more…
stress and depression. This study aims to determine the effect of turmeric extract consumption on pain levels among gastritis patients in Lambaro Bileu Village, Kuta Baro, Aceh Besar. The research employed a quantitative method - a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The population consisted of 29 patients. The sample was 15 patients experiencing gastritis pain, chosen using a purposive sampling technique. The research was conducted from May 29th to June 15th, 2025. The data analysis was univariate and bivariate with the Paired T-Test. The results showed that out of 15 respondents, most of them experienced moderate pain before being given the turmeric water, with 12 respondents (80%). After being given turmeric water, the majority still experienced moderate pain, with 11 respondents (73.3%) reporting this. Based on the statistical test results, the p-value was 0.000, which is less than 0.05. These findings prove that the consumption of turmeric water extract has a significant effect on pain levels in patients with gastritis. It is hoped that respondents can apply complementary therapy methods using turmeric water extract to reduce gastritis pain.
Abstract:This study uses Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) as a moderating variable to examine how firm size and leverage affect business performance. This study reports ESG scores for the study period using panel data…
a from companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Panel data regression using the Random Effect Model (REM) approach, which is based on the Hausman test results and employs robust standard error (PCSE) to address heteroscedasticity and multicollinearity issues, is the analysis method employed. The findings demonstrate that: (1) leverage significantly affects business performance, (2) firm size significantly affects business performance, (3) ESG positively moderates the relationship between leverage and business performance, as shown by a coefficient of 0.011 and a probability of 0.04, and (4) ESG negatively moderates the relationship between business size and business performance, as shown by a coefficient of -0.56 and a probability of 0.035. In addition, the model's F-statistic score of 24.49 (probability 0.0000) indicates that it is significant.
Abstract:This study aimed to determine the relationship between stress levels and sugar and sodium intake among hypertensive patients at Bontomarannu Health Center. This quantitative study used an analytical observational design…
with a cross-sectional approach. The study involved 40 hypertensive patients selected using accidental sampling. Stress levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), while sugar and sodium intake were assessed using three non-consecutive 24-hour food recalls. Blood pressure was measured using a tensimeter. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses, with Fisher's Exact Test applied to examine the relationships between stress level and sugar intake and between stress level and sodium intake at a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05). The results showed that 72.5% of respondents had moderate stress, 82.5% had adequate sugar intake, and 65.0% had excessive sodium intake. Fisher's Exact Test showed a significant relationship between stress level and sugar intake (p = 0.026), whereas no significant relationship was found between stress level and sodium intake (p = 0.759). These findings indicate that stress level was associated with sugar intake, but not with sodium intake, among hypertensive patients at Bontomarannu Health Center.
Abstract:Iron deficiency anemia remains a nutritional problem among adolescent girls, making the development of acceptable local food products rich in iron important. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Moringa oleifera leaf…
af flour substitution on the organoleptic characteristics, iron content, and proximate composition of dange cake and to determine the best formulation. An experimental study using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was conducted with four formulations: F1 (0 g), F2 (12 g), F3 (25 g), and F4 (37 g) Moringa leaf flour. Organoleptic testing used a 1–5 hedonic scale involving 30 untrained adolescent-girl panelists. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal–Wallis test because the organoleptic data were not normally distributed. The results showed no significant differences in color (p=0.543), aroma (p=0.067), or texture (p=0.085), whereas taste differed significantly (p<0.001). F2 had the highest mean rank for color (67.10), aroma (70.73), taste (82.27), and texture (68.70), and was therefore selected as the best formulation. Laboratory analysis of F2 showed protein 5.16%, fat 4.04%, carbohydrate 63.35%, moisture 23.75%, ash 1.70%, crude fiber 4.65%, and iron 17.10 mg/g as reported in the research results. The findings indicate that dange cake with 12 g Moringa leaf flour substitution has good sensory acceptance and potential to be developed as an iron-rich snack to support anemia prevention among adolescent girls.
Abstract:Community service initiatives grounded in coastal ecosystems represent a tangible manifestation of the non-military defense paradigm, which is increasingly relevant in addressing multidimensional threats. The activity, conducted…
onducted by the Faculty of Defense Strategy at the Republic of Indonesia Defense University (Unhan RI) in Kampung Bahari Nusantara, Sidodadi Village, Teluk Pandan Subdistrict, Pesawaran Regency, South Lampung, on May 22, 2026, involved the planting of 5,000 mangrove seedlings, environmental education, and the distribution of basic food aid to 300 fishers. This article analyzes these activities within the conceptual frameworks of coastal area resilience, sustainable ecosystem management, and the synergy between defense institutions, academia, and local communities. Employing a descriptive-qualitative approach through participatory observation and literature review, the findings indicate that mangrove rehabilitation not only contributes to mitigating coastal abrasion and climate change impacts but also strengthens the socio-economic resilience of coastal communities and serves as a vehicle for instilling the values of national defense among students. This activity recommends the reinforcement of the Kampung Bahari Nusantara program as a model for inclusive and sustainable coastal empowerment and proposes the integration of the silvofishery concept to enhance the economic value of mangrove conservation.
Abstract:This study aims to understand the communication used by the leader, describe employee work discipline, and analyse the leadership communication strategy used to improve work discipline at the Somolo-Molo District Office.…
A descriptive qualitative case-study design was employed. Seven informants were selected purposively: one key informant (the District Head), two main informants (the District Secretary and the Head of General Affairs Subdivision), and four supporting informants (employees/staff). Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation and analysed through data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing, and verification. The findings show that leadership communication is open and two-way and combines meetings, assemblies, direct communication, letters/dispositions, digital media, and informal communication. Work discipline is categorised as fairly good but not yet fully consistent. In measurable qualitative terms, all seven informants described attendance as generally maintained, while all seven also identified occasional lateness and the need for stronger consistency; effective use of working hours, leave/out-of-office reporting, and completion of some tasks still require reminders. Leadership communication is implemented through informative, persuasive, educational, repetitive, role-modelling, personal coaching, supervision, gradual reprimand, proportionate firmness, evaluation, and positive reinforcement approaches. Identified improvements include better punctuality, more orderly absence reporting, more effective use of working hours, and faster task completion. Sustainable discipline requires consistent rule enforcement, routine briefings, documented follow-up, multichannel communication, and exemplary conduct across all levels of leadership.
Abstract:This study is motivated by the Election Vulnerability Index (IKP) in South Tangerang, which categorizes money politics as a high-risk indicator, alongside a female registered voter list (DPT) that exceeds the male demographic…
aphic by 18,727 individuals—a condition frequently exploited through grassroots channels for covert vote-buying. This research analyzes the application of the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) in the persuasive communication strategies employed by female election supervisors at Bawaslu to prevent vote-buying in the 2024 General Election. This study aims to: describe the forms of persuasive communication utilized by female supervisors; identify the media and communication channels employed; and analyze the effects of this persuasive communication in fostering anti-money politics awareness through the lens of ELM. A descriptive qualitative approach with a case study method was employed, using purposive sampling for informant selection. The findings indicate that the persuasive communication strategy combines interpersonal communication and informal small-group communication. Female supervisors applied identification techniques by shedding formal agency attributes and adapting their diction to everyday vernacular to diminish psychological distance with the community. The communication media comprised physical flyers creatively transformed into digital graphics and disseminated through digital interpersonal and social channels, specifically community WhatsApp groups (neighborhood units, Family Welfare Empowerment/PKK, and informal social gatherings/arisan). Based on the ELM analysis, this strategy successfully shifted the cognitive processing of community members toward the Central Route. A comfortable, nondistracting communication setting initially facilitated audience receptivity via the peripheral route, while clear substantive information regarding two-way criminal liability (penalizing both givers and receivers) functioned as high-quality arguments that heightened personal relevance and motivation. Reinforced by physical symbolic gestures rejecting vote-buying to lock in commitment, the application of ELM proved effective in fostering an autonomous, stable, enduring, and resistant moral stance against money politics.
Abstract:The rapid expansion of digital learning and artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed educational systems worldwide, including in Ghana. However, the integration of digital technologies into education also…
so raises critical concerns regarding epistemological inequality, technological dependency, and the marginalization of indigenous knowledge systems. This study aims to critically examine digital learning in Ghana through a decolonial perspective by exploring the relationship between artificial intelligence, local knowledge, and future educational transformation. The study employed a qualitative conceptual approach based on critical literature review and decolonial theoretical analysis. Data sources consisted of scholarly articles, academic books, policy reports, and international publications related to digital learning, AI in education, indigenous knowledge systems, and postcolonial educational transformation. The findings reveal that contemporary digital learning systems frequently reproduce colonial epistemologies through linguistic dominance, curriculum standardization, algorithmic bias, and dependency on externally developed technological infrastructures. Indigenous languages and local knowledge systems remain underrepresented within mainstream educational technologies, limiting epistemic inclusivity and cultural relevance. Nevertheless, the study also identifies the transformative potential of culturally responsive AI, multilingual digital learning environments, and indigenous knowledge integration in constructing more equitable educational futures. The study concludes that decolonizing digital learning in Ghana requires the reconstruction of educational technologies grounded in epistemic justice, cultural dignity, local participation, and technological sovereignty. This article contributes to contemporary discussions on decolonial education, ethical AI, and digital transformation within the Global South by positioning digital learning as both a technological and epistemological arena of struggle.
Abstract:The rapid integration of digital technologies has transformed global education systems, reshaping the ways learners, educators, and institutions interact and create value. This theoretical inquiry explores the role of digital…
gital social capital in the reconfiguration of global education economies, emphasizing its effects on knowledge flows, pedagogical innovation, credentialing, and institutional strategy. Drawing on a comprehensive review of interdisciplinary literature from sociology, economics, education studies, and information and communication technology (ICT), the study develops a conceptual framework that positions digital social networks as both a social and economic asset. The analysis highlights the opportunities and challenges associated with digital social capital, including its potential to enhance learning outcomes, generate economic value, and expand global connectivity, as well as its dependence on access, digital literacy, and policy frameworks. This paper contributes to the literature by providing a multi-dimensional theoretical model that explains how digital social capital mediates structural transformations in education and offers insights for policymakers, educators, and institutions seeking to leverage digital networks for equitable and sustainable educational outcomes. The findings also underscore the need for inclusive policies to mitigate digital inequalities and optimize the benefits of networked learning in a global context.