Abstract:This study aims to determine the perceptions and reasons or factors underlying community preferences in choosing fracture treatment in Laucimba Village, Kabanjahe District. The study was conducted in Laucimba Village using…
ng a qualitative descriptive method, with data collection techniques including observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that traditional medicine has a more dominant positive perception compared to modern medicine, traditional medicine is considered more affordable in terms of cost, comfort, and a relatively faster healing process. Meanwhile, modern medicine is perceived as a more certain and safe treatment because it is supported by medical examinations and professional health workers, but some people consider this treatment expensive and high risk because it requires surgery. Community preferences are generally influenced by factors such as cost, distance and accessibility, personal experience, and the influence of family and social environment. Community decision-making in choosing fracture treatment is a rational action that is adjusted to conditions, needs, and beliefs
Abstract:The purpose of this article is to investigate the methods by which Batak Toba women in Habeahan Naburahan Village, Samosir Regency, resist the concealed practice of marpariban matchmaking. As part of the Batak Toba kinship…
ip structure, Marpariban matching is a traditional practice that places women in a position where they are unable to select their life partners. A form of resistance that is not overtly articulated has emerged as a result of this. Information was gathered using descriptive qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews, documentation, and observation. Relevant data and information are provided by informants who are Batak Toba women in the village of Habeahan Naburahan who have firsthand experience with the Marpariban matchmaking practice and family members who participate in the customary matchmaking procedure. The findings and analysis revealed that the Batak Toba women in this hamlet oppose this matchmaking practice through covert resistance. Some of these behaviors are putting off arranged marriages for school or work reasons, using religious legitimacy as a reason to say no without directly confronting the person, formally accepting arranged marriages with a passive attitude and little emotional involvement, and not talking openly about marriage plans. James C. Scott's theory of resistance says that these activities show that there is concealed resistance, or a sort of resistance that happens while people follow the rules. This suggests that Batak Toba women tend to use subtle opposition as a tactic to preserve their independence inside the patriarchal system rather than openly rejecting the Marpariban norm
Abstract:On January 27 and 28 2023, Manado City was hit by heavy rain which caused several areas to experience significant flooding. The high intensity of rain during that period reached extreme levels, resulting in the inundation…
n of several areas and submerging hundreds of residents' houses in 22 villages or sub-districts and 7 sub-districts in Manado. In studying this event, this research investigates the factors that influence extreme weather in Manado, observing sea surface temperature data, streamlines, air observations, the Southern Oscillation Index (SOI), and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). The analysis shows that the positive SOI and negative IOD phenomena significantly impact extreme weather in the region. Cumulonimbus (Cb) clouds drove the atmospheric conditions formed on January 27 and 28 2023 and air flows from the Indian Ocean which brought wet air masses into Indonesian territory. High sea surface temperatures, reaching 28-29°C, also play a role in the intensive growth of rain clouds. Based on atmospheric conditions seen from radiosonde observation data, the stability index value shows that unstable conditions trigger heavy rain which causes flooding
Abstract:Dunia digital yang terus berkembang menyoroti pentingnya desain antarmuka pengguna (UI) dan pengalaman pengguna (UX). Namun, kurikulum di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) sering kali tidak memadai dalam menangani masalah…
kritis ini. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk membekali siswa SMK, khususnya di SMK Negeri 1 Air Joman dengan keterampilan desain UI/UX melalui instruksi yang berfokus pada praktik. Kami mulai dengan menentukan kebutuhan siswa, kemudian kami membahas prinsip-prinsip desain UI/UX, diikuti dengan proses pembuatan Mockup UI dan prototype menggunakan Figma, dan diakhiri dengan mereview hasil desain dari proyek mereka. Kami menggunakan pre-test, post-test, observasi praktis, dan kuesioner kepuasan peserta untuk mengukur keberhasilan. Akibatnya, nilai rata-rata peserta meningkat sebesar 70%, dan hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa para siswa puas dengan materi dan metode pengajaran. Pelatihan ini meningkatkan pemahaman konseptual siswa, kecakapan teknis, dan kemampuan untuk menghadapi tantangan di tempat kerja kreatif digital. Ini adalah pernyataan sederhana bahwa pendekatan pembelajaran praktis sangat efektif dalam dalam mengasah kemampuan vokasional di bidang desain digital.
Abstract:This study examines how thematic organization contributes to the construction of state power and social positioning in international news discourse. Drawing on Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics, with a specific…
c focus on Theme–Rheme structure, the study analyses a BBC news report published in November 2023 on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to designate the so-called “international LGBT movement” as an extremist organization. Using a qualitative textual approach, the text is segmented into clauses and analyzed to identify patterns of thematic choice and progression. The findings reveal a consistent foregrounding of institutional actors, such as state authorities and legal bodies, in Theme position when reporting legal actions and policy decisions, while members of the LGBT community and civil society figures are predominantly thematized in clauses expressing reactions, personal experiences, and anticipated consequences. This asymmetric thematic distribution constructs a discourse in which state authority is positioned as the primary agent of action, whereas affected social groups are framed as respondents to institutional power. The study demonstrates that ideological meanings in news discourse may be realized implicitly through grammatical organization rather than explicit evaluative language, and it highlights the value of Theme–Rheme analysis for examining power relations in contemporary international news reporting.
Abstract:This classroom action research aims to improve students’ understanding of norms and rules in everyday life through the use of picture-based learning media in Grade II UPT SD Negeri 74 Bontorita II during the 2025/2026 academic…
academic year. The study was conducted in two cycles consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The participants were 22 students who were involved in learning activities using instructional pictures and number-pocket media to strengthen conceptual understanding. Data were collected through observation sheets, learning outcomes tests, and teacher reflections. The findings indicate a significant improvement in students’ learning outcomes and participation. Initial observations showed low understanding of norms and rules, reflected in students’ low discipline, responsibility, and adherence to class regulations. After the implementation of picture media in Cycle I, students’ average score increased from the pre-cycle score of 46.2% to 71.1%. In Cycle II, after using more varied and engaging visual media, students’ average score further improved to 79,36%, surpassing the minimum completeness criteria. The use of picture media was effective because it facilitated concrete understanding, increased motivation, and encouraged active engagement. The study concludes that picture-based media enhances students’ cognitive, affective, and behavioral competencies in learning. It is recommended that teachers integrate more innovative visual media to create meaningful, interactive, and enjoyable learning experiences in civics education and other subjects
Abstract:Meningkatnya tekanan darah pada pasien sebelum operasi disebabkan oleh gangguan psikologis, salah satunya adalah kecemasan. Kecemasan pada pasien pre operasi dapat meningkatkan tekanan darah. Tekanan darah yang meningkat…
jika tidak diatasi dapat menyebabkan komplikasi selama dan setelah pembedahan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Hubungan Tingkat Kecemasan Dengan Peningkatan Tekanan Darah Pada Pasien Pre Operasi Terjadwal Diruangan Imam Bonjol Rumah Sakit Tk. III dr. Reksodiwiryo Padang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 341 orang dengan jumlah sampel 77 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu teknik proposive sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan kecemasan dengan Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HARS) dan untuk tekanan darah menggunakan Sphygmomanometer dengan menggunakan lembar observasi, kemudian dianalisis secara univariat dan bivariat dengan uji Chi-Square p-value ≤ 0,05. Hasil analisis univariat didapatkan data lebih dari separoh 50 (64.9%) responden mengalami peningkatan tekanan darah, dan 35 (45.5%) responden memiliki tingkat kecemasan sedang pada pasien pre operasi. Hasil uji Chi-Square menunjukkan hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat kecemasan dengan peningkatan tekanan darah (p-value = 0,000). Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan Ada Hubungan Tingkat Kecemasan Dengan Peningkatan Tekanan Darah Pada Pasien Pre Operasi Terjadwal Diruangan Imam Bonjol Rumah Sakit Tk. III Dr. Reksodiwiryo Padang.
Increased blood pressure in patients before surgery is caused by psychological disorders, one of which is anxiety. Anxiety in preoperative patients can increase blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure if left untreated can lead to complications during and after surgery. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between anxiety level and increased blood pressure in scheduled pre-surgery patients in the room of Imam Bonjol Hospital Tk. III dr. Reksodiwiryo Padang. This study is aquantitative research with a cross sectional design. The population in this study is 341 people with a sample of 77 people. The sampling technique is the proposive sampling technique. The instrument used anxiety with the Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HARS) and for blood pressure using a Sphygmomanometer using an observation sheet, then analyzed univariate and bivariate with the Chi-Square p-value test ≤ 0.05. The results of the univariate analysis obtained data from more than half of 50 (64.9%) respondents experienced an increase in blood pressure, and 35 (45.5%) respondents had moderate levels of anxiety in preoperative patients. The results of the Chi-Square test showed a significant association between anxiety levels and increased blood pressure (p-value = 0.000). The results of this study can be concluded that there is a relationship between anxiety level and increased blood pressure in scheduled pre-surgery patients in the Imam Bonjol room, Tk. III Dr. Reksodiwiryo Hospital Padang.