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This research investigates the post-internship phase for cadets at the Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pelayaran Jakarta with a focus on curriculum effectiveness, vocational training impact, language proficiency challenges, technology integration preferences, and the intricate influence of geographical diversity. Results reveal the integrative curriculum's success in transitioning theoretical knowledge to practical application, emphasizing the critical role of vocational training. Language proficiency nuances and a desire for balanced technology integration emerge, while geographical diversity affects cultural adaptation. Implications include refining maritime education, fostering inclusivity, and aligning educational practices with industry demands. Recognizing limitations, the study advocates for broader institutional research and targeted language proficiency investigations in future studies.

This small-scale pilot study was developed to examine the perceived occupational balance of graduate occupational therapy students and implement an education and coaching intervention to promote occupational balance for those who have difficulty achieving and maintaining it. Although literature provides many examples of interventions to facilitate stress relief in graduate students, this is the first to address the promotion of occupational balance in this effort, which has been identified as a student-reported need. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach was used to obtain quantitative and qualitative data on occupational therapy students' satisfaction with their balance of activity in all areas of occupation. The impact of that balance on stress levels and occupational satisfaction was examined utilizing an investigator developed scaled survey and The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Participants (N=22) were MSOT and OTD students from all academic years of their program. A six-week group education program was implemented. One additional 30-minute individual coaching session was held virtually with each student and the primary investigator to target individual goals. Survey data collected before the start of the educational series and again at its conclusion indicate an aggregate decrease in students' perceived stress (-0.85); an increase in perceived occupational performance (mean +1.26); and an increase in perceived occupational satisfaction (mean +2.10). The desired outcome of the intervention was to provide students with strategies to increase lifestyle balance to help manage some of the stresses of graduate academia, and ultimately increase students' health and wellness to promote retention and successful completion of graduate education.

The teacher has an important role in making pupils skilled in inquiry, viz guiding them to carry out inquiry steps in science learning. However, there are obstacles to applying online learning at primary school level, especially inquiry-based science. The purpose of this research is to analyse the application of inquiry in science learning, analyse the effectiveness of e-learning based on the 2020 at the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture guidelines, and identify obstacles to implementing e-inquiry science learning at the primary level. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach. Sources of data were resource persons from 6 educational institutions including trainers, school supervisors, principals, teachers, Grade VI pupils, and their parents. The result showed the only a small number of teachers implemented on-line science-based inquiry learning and the effect of the learning was the utmost significance on student's achievement. However, most of primary school teachers have not applied inquiry-based methods in science learning. Several obstacles to implementing e-inquiry learning at the primary level were identified. These obstacles include the teachers did not understand how to develop an online inquiry model learning scenario, had low skills in using ICT, lack of support for ICT facilities and of e-learning inquiry learning guide, and had limited time.

Adapting the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework, this study investigates English teachers' perspectives on the intention to adopt and integrate ChatGPT in their classrooms. This study utilizes quantitative cross-sectional research with 114 respondents answering the online questionnaire. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) statistical analysis through SmartPLS 3.0 was employed to analyze the collected data. The result indicates that the proposed TAM model in this study can predict ChatGPT acceptance in English language teaching. Additionally, the structural model showed that perceived usefulness, ease of use, and attitude toward using significantly and positively influenced behavioral intention. Furthermore, attitude toward using and behavioral intention significantly and positively impacted actual system use. Teachers' perspectives on ChatGPT uptake and integration into English language learning are critical to technological innovation. This paper could assist teachers in Indonesia and comparable regions in understanding and adopting ChatGPT in English language teaching.

Education plays a very important role in improving the quality of human resources. In higher education, students need learning that is innovative and not monotonous so that learning goals can be achieved. In this research, what will be discussed further is the development of learning methods by combining 2 methods, namely Cooperative Based Learning (CBL) with Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in the Advanced Financial Management course. This research method uses Pretest - Posttest Design. The data population is 711 students collected from 17 classes taking Advanced Financial Management courses at Putra Indonesia University YPTK Padang. The sampling technique uses probability sampling. The data that will be used as a sample are observations of 117 students collected from 3 classes. The CPBL method is implemented by grouping students into groups of 4-5 people to discuss each case in the material. Data will be analyzed based on the completeness of learning outcomes and calculating N-Gain. From the data processing, the results obtained were that by combining these 2 methods, it was successful in improving student learning outcomes and the students' completeness test scores were also proven to be very successful in being upgraded. The effectiveness of the collaboration between these 2 methods reaches the high category of the N-Gain test. This is a new variation in making learning calculations that use many formulas more challenging, increasing students' enthusiasm for learning and providing satisfactory learning results. This method is worth utilizing and can be used in all courses that involve calculations and case questions.

This study identifies and analyzes the processes and differences in distance learning implementation between city and village schools in Indonesia and Malaysia. Characteristics of students and teachers, distance learning facilities, ability to use technology, and parent's role in the learning process will be analyzed in depth. This research will simultaneously hypothesize the link between these factors and student learning independence. This research is a mixed methods research that combines qualitative research that using observation and interview techniques and quantitative methods that using questionnaire technique. This research was conducted on elementary school students in Indonesia and Malaysia located in rural and urban areas, with a total sample of 240 students ranging from low to high grades. Apart from students, as many as 60 school academics consisting of principals, teachers, and staff were also interviewed to obtain more comprehensive data and data triangulation. Quantitative data were analyzed using a qualitative-quantitative descriptive method where the qualitative statements in the questionnaire were converted into quantitative data, while qualitative data were analyzed using an interactive model mentioned by Miles & Huberman (2014). The study results show that the distance learning implementation between city and village schools experiences a slight difference with the rapid development of information technology. Of the four aspects studied, there are aspects in which village schools are superior to city schools. These four aspects are also investigated for their influence on student learning independence so that further research can be carried out regarding the correlation of these aspects to student learning independence.

Background: Dementia is a cognitive decline that leads to the progressive deterioration of an individual's ability to perform daily activities independently. As a result, a considerable amount of time and resources are spent on caretaking. Early detection of dementia can significantly reduce the effort and resources needed for caretaking. Aims: This research proposes an approach for assessing cognitive decline by analysing speech data, specifically focusing on speech relevance as a crucial indicator for memory recall. Methods & Procedures: This is a cross-sectional, online, self-administered. The proposed method used deep learning architecture based on transformers, with BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) and Sentence-Transformer to derive encoded representations of speech transcripts. These representations provide contextually descriptive information that is used to analyse the relevance of sentences in their respective contexts. The encoded information is then compared using cosine similarity metrics to measure the relevance of uttered sequences of sentences. The study uses the Pitt Corpus Dementia dataset for experimentation, which consists of speech data from individuals with and without dementia. The accuracy of the proposed multi-QA-MPNet (Multi-Query Maximum Inner Product Search Pretraining) model is compared with other pretrained transformer models of Sentence-Transformer. Outcomes & Results: The results show that the proposed approach outperforms the other models in capturing context level information, particularly semantic memory. Additionally, the study explores the suitability of different similarity measures to evaluate the relevance of uttered sequences of sentences. The experimentation reveals that cosine similarity is the most appropriate measure for this task. Conclusions & Implications: This finding has significant implications for the early warning signs of dementia, as it suggests that cosine similarity metrics can effectively capture the semantic relevance of spoken language. The persistent cognitive decline over time acts as one of the indicators for prevalence of dementia. Additionally early dementia could be recognised by analysis on other modalities like speech and brain images.

The current research trend of metacognitive regulation has shifted from an individual to a social context. One such social context is collaborative problem-solving. Interaction between group members is an essential factor in completing collaborative problems. Metacognitive regulation is divided into four forms based on the interaction in collaborative problem-solving. This study aims to analyze the emergence and form of metacognitive regulation in groups that are more and less successful at solving geometric problems collaboratively. Each group consists of two undergraduate students who have taken geometry courses. The group tries to solve geometry problems in the form of proof problems. This study examines how metacognitive regulation emerges in group discussion activities. The emergence of metacognitive regulations was identified through student utterances when discussing in groups. In addition, interview data support researchers in exploring metacognitive regulation carried out by groups. This study also identifies forms of metacognitive regulation that occur when groups interact. The study results showed differences in the metacognitive regulation activity in four aspects: orientation, planning, monitoring, and evaluation. The more successful group has a form of co-constructed social metacognitive regulation. In contrast, the less successful group has a form of ignored social metacognitive regulation.

Facing the post-COVID-19 pandemic, teachers need to enhance technology in their teaching and learning process, especially in delivering the materials for the students. As digital natives, students are familiar with technology, and it makes them excited in learning English materials. Academic writing materials are complex because it involves expressing ideas carefully elaborated, and well-supported, logically sequenced, rigorously reasoned, and tightly stitched together. Powtoon is one of the solutions to make the materials more interesting and understandable for the students in academic writing class. This study aims to know the students' perspectives and challenges about the use of Powtoon as digital learning media to improve writing skills. The subjects are 37 students in English Department in one of the state universities in Indonesia. The method is qualitative by using questionnaire, interview, and documentation. It is found that the students have positive perceptions (76.92%) on the use of Powtoon as digital learning media to improve writing skills. Hence, Powtoon is recommended as digital learning media to improve the students' writing skills. However, the motion of the animation could distract student's concentration in understanding the materials. Apart from that, students still need to ask directly to the teacher if they have not really understood about the materials presented using Powtoon.

Learning activities need to facilitate vocational students in learning independently. It certainly has an impact on students' low understanding and skills. This research aims to develop Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) for Vocational Education. This type of research is development research. The development model used is the ADDIE model. The subjects of this research consisted of 2 learning design experts, 2 learning media experts, and 2 learning materials experts, as well as practical tests carried out by 2 teachers. Individual trials were carried out on 3 students, and small group trials were carried out on 12 students. Data collection methods are observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The instrument used is a questionnaire. The data analysis techniques for this research are qualitative descriptive analysis and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of the research, namely the assessment given by learning material experts, obtained an average of 96.5%. It was concluded that the MALL developed had very valid qualifications. The results of the learning media expert assessment were 97%, so the qualification was very valid. The results of the assessment given by the teacher were an average of 96%. The results of individual trials were 95.6%, and small group results were 94.7% (very good). It was concluded that the mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) developed had very good and practical qualifications, so it was suitable for use in English language learning.

Creative thinking skills are recognised 21 century skills. This study aimed to determine whether students' creative thinking skills in biochemistry courses are improved through scaffolding-based problem-based learning. The study employed a mixed methods approach with a sample of 113 chemistry education programme students at Jambi University. An observation sheet instrument was used to gauge students' creative thinking skills during learning, test questions were used to gauge them after the implementation of Problem Based-learning, and an interview instrument was used to see how students responded once PBL learning had been implemented. Descriptive statistical testing techniques were applied to data between classes. It was found that there were significant differences in students' creative thinking skills after scaffolding-based PBL learning had been carried out. The biochemistry learning process was found to be conducive to scaffolding in problem-based learning. Providing scaffolding in problem-based learning also has a positive impact on students because this study proves that students become more active learners in education because the problem-solving process requires students to express opinions and exchange ideas.

Abstract Brown and beige adipocytes can be activated by β-adrenergic agonist via cAMP-dependent signaling. Performing RNA-sequencing analysis in human cervical area-derived adipocytes, we found that dibutyryl-cAMP, which can mimic in vivo stimulation of browning and thermogenesis, enhanced the expression of browning and batokine genes and upregulated several signaling pathway genes linked to thermogenesis. We observed that the expression of inhibitor of DNA binding and cell differentiation (ID) 1 and particularly ID3 was strongly induced by the adrenergic stimulation. The degradation of ID1 and ID3 elicited by the ID antagonist AGX51 during thermogenic activation prevented the induction of proton leak respiration that reflects thermogenesis and abrogated cAMP analogue-stimulated upregulation of thermogenic genes and mitochondrial complex I, II, and IV subunits, independently of the proximal cAMP-PKA signaling pathway. The presented data suggests that ID proteins contribute to efficient thermogenic response of adipocytes during adrenergic stimulation.

Osteoarthritis, a prevalent form of arthritis linked to bone degeneration, particularly affects the elderly population. In Indonesia, its prevalence rises with age, impacting various ethnic groups, notably women, and leading to substantial disability in individuals aged 65 and older. Vigilance is essential against potential complications like gastritis, bleeding, or kidney issues resulting from prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The condition's pathophysiology involves joint aging, injuries, excessive use, genetic predisposition, obesity, and hormonal changes. Its clinical signs develop gradually but can accelerate due to injuries or joint strain, significantly reducing patient productivity and life quality. Managing osteoarthritis involves non-drug approaches like education, physical and exercise therapy, followed by medication and supportive devices. The treatment selection depends on severity and the number of affected joints, aiming to control pain, improve joint function, ease physical limitations, and hinder disease progression and complications. Prompt intervention with suitable modalities aligned with the patient's condition offers a favorable prognosis. Factors like muscle weakness, obesity, and depressive disorders can exacerbate osteoarthritis outcomes. Comprehensive management addressing these factors can significantly improve the prognosis and enhance the patient's quality of life.

Abstract Coccidiosis poses a significant threat to the poultry industry, with synthetic antibiotics and disinfectants being the primary tools for control. This study investigated the potential of Piper betle L essential oil (PBEO) as a natural alternative against Eimeria tenella, one of the most pathogenic Eimeria species affecting poultry. Our findings revealed that PBEO exhibits significant anticoccidial effects through two primary mechanisms: (i) oocysticidal activity by disintegrating oocyst walls and (ii) inhibition of the sporulation process. PBEO demonstrated oocysticidal activities ranging from 8.67 to 95.33% across concentrations from 0.04 to 40%. Notably, at 72 h post-incubation, a 0.04% PBEO concentration significantly reduced the number of sporulated oocysts (P ≤ 0.05) to 71.67%, showing effects comparable to those of formalin. PBEO reduced 50% of oocyst sporulation (IC50) in the concentration of 1.31% at 72 h. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) identified the primary constituents of PBEO, including eugenol, beta-caryophyllene, and other key compounds, collectively constituting 96% of the oil. This research underscores the potential of PBEO as a natural anticoccidial agent and lays the groundwork for further studies aimed at identifying, isolating, and developing active compounds that may specifically target the sporogony process in coccidian parasites.

This study has aimed to determine the potential use of catechins derived from gambier as an anti-microbial raw material in the manufacture of hand washing liquid soap. The study started from the purification process of catechins from gambier and continued with the addition of gambier to the soap formula looking for hand washing. In this study, there were some difficulties in obtaining catechin extracts that could dissolve in water due to the character of catechins that did not dissolve completely in water. Therefore, the optimization of the catechin extraction process is optimized first. The catechin extraction process was carried out in two ways, namely by using a homogenizer at a speed of 15000 rpm for 30 minutes and a reflux process with hot water (temperature 70 degrees Celsius) for one hour. It was found that the concentration of catechin dissolved in water both in the homogenizer and reflux results was relatively the same, therefore for the manufacture of hand washing liquid soap, the process with the reflux technique would be recommended because of the cheaper operational costs.

The tempe industry is one of the most numerous industries in Indonesia, so there is a high opportunity for making tempeh juice in the tempe industry. The application of tempeh in the manufacture of tempeh essence drink with emprit ginger extract is expected to provide benefits to the tempe industry in Indonesia. Tempe juice drink is one of the processed food products made from tempeh. Tempe juice drink is added with emprit ginger extract to remove the unpleasant aroma from tempeh and give flavor to the tempeh juice drink. On manufacture Tempe juice drink Emprit ginger extract need addition material CMC stabilizer for increase stability and viscosity product . Study This aim To determine the economic feasibility, an economic analysis was carried out regarding the feasibility of applying tempeh juice in the tempe industry. The research begins with making assumptions and analyzing the parameters, components and cost structure, the need for investment funds and working capital. This parameter calculates projected production, revenue and cash flow. Determination of the economic feasibility of the Tempe juice drink with Emprit ginger extract with the Net Present Value (NPV), Incremental Rate of Return (IRR), Net B/C and Pay Back Period (PBP). The assumption of drinking tempeh juice with emprit ginger extract in a year is 45600 bottles at a price of IDR 10,000.00 / bottle . The proportion of capital comes from 60% own capital and 40% credit. The average operational cost per year is IDR 278.606.467.00, variable costs Rp 233.606.467.00, and a flat fee of Rp 45.000.000.00 . Average income per year Rp 319.200,000.00 while spending Rp 304.017.802.00. The profit earned is Rp 151.982.198. Sales profit 2 8.33 % with 15% tax per year. This business BEP occurs in sales with an average value of Rp. 151.982.198 or 33,33 % of production capacity per year. The results showed that the NPV was Rp 156.180.415, IRR is 53 %, and Net B/C is 1.82 times. Based on existing criteria or assumptions, this business is feasible to run with PBP for two years, or the capital invested in this business can be returned before the project ends (3 many years).

A food self-heater is a device designed to rapidly heat food by the utilization of exothermic or endothermic reactions. To yet, a food self-heater with a dedicated scent feature has not been developed. The fragrance utilized is derived from residual tangerine peel components. The objective of this study is to investigate the variations in the concentration of the limonene compound in essential oil extracted from tangerine peel, specifically examining the impact of tangerine peel wilting. Additionally, the study intends to identify the most effective food self-heating method by incorporating tangerine peel powder as an aromatic component in the self-heating process. The present study employed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of five treatments and three replications. The treatments employed in this study encompassed varying durations of withering time for tangerine peel, denoted as A (0 hours), B (6 hours), C (12 hours), D (24 hours), and E (48 hours). The research findings indicated that the duration of drying tangerine peels had a notable impact on various factors including water content, yield, pH, color, duration for the aromatic self-heating meal to attain the optimal temperature, and aroma. However, no significant influence on limonene levels was seen. Based on the duration required for the aromatic food self-heater to attain the optimal temperature and the organoleptic aroma, treatment D (24-hour withering of tangerine peel) demonstrates the highest efficacy. This treatment exhibits a time frame of approximately 4.5 minutes for the aromatic food self-heater to reach the optimum temperature, accompanied by a fragrance rating of 4.2 in the organoleptic analysis.

This study aimed to find the optimum conditions for extracting the carotenoid content in orange sweet potato in an applied application. The extracted carotenoids will be used as raw materials to produce rose-scented aromatic compounds (b-ionone). The extraction process was carried out on dry matter using maceration technique and using hexane as solvent. Other solvents such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol and choloroform were also used to extract carotenoids from orange sweet potato. The use of wet samples and dry samples was also carried out in this study. The ratio of the solvent used with the material was 1:3. Based on the yield and spectrophotometric characterization, it was known that the extraction process with hexane solvent can extract carotenoid compounds from dry orange sweet potato powder if the extraction process is carried out 7 times

In the making of emprit ginger extract tempe beverage requires the addition of a stabilizer to increase the stability and viscosity of the product and each stabilizer has a different effect from one another. This study aims to determine the characteristics of gum arabic stabilizer, Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) and soy lecithin in emprit ginger extract tempe beverage used 0%, 0.3%, 0.5%, 0.7%, and 0.9% of each stabilizer. The observations were physical properties such as stability and viscosity and chemical analysis includes protein content, and pH value. This study used completely randomized design (CRD) with two factors (F1 is the type of stabilizer and F2 is the concentration of the stabilizer) and carried out with 3 replications. The obtained data was analyzed with ANOVA followed by Duncan's test. Decision system analysis was performed using the MADM-SAW method to obtain the best type and concentration of stabilizer. CMC was found out in the first rank of used stabilizers in 0.5% concentration with stability in 21%, viscosity was 2.17 poise, an ash content was 0.26%, protein content was 12.77%, and pH value was 6.2.

The aim of this study to determine the addition effect of red dragon fruit peel powder on the physical and chemical quality characteristics of young coconut jam and get out the right concentration of making young coconut jam on sensory analysis.This study used a completely randomized design with 5 treatments and 3 replications. The research data were analyzed statistically using ANOVA and continued with the Duncan' New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT) at the 5% level. The treatment in this study was the addition of red dragon fruit peel powder with a concentration of 4% (treatment A), 12% (treatment B), 20% (treatment C), 28% (treatment D) and 36% (treatment E). The results showed that the addition of red dragon fruit peel powder had a significant effect on water content, ash content, pH, total dissolved solids, total sugar, Vitamin C, antioxidant activity and betacyanin.

Antiviral peptides (AVPs) are small molecules that inhibit the replication of viruses in living cells. AVPs are being investigated as potential alternatives to traditional antiviral drugs. The development of novel antiviral agents is of the highest concern because some traditional antiviral medications can be ineffective and lead to resistant viruses emergence. We conducted a bibliometric study on the global distribution of AVP research to comprehend the trends and patterns in the field. For this analysis, we retrieved data from the Scopus database on AVP-related publications from 1951 to 2022, including the number of publications, citations, and authors. Overall, 10,279 papers were published, with an annual average of 146 publications. The United States released the most documents, followed by China, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Since 2001, there has been a substantial increase in global publications on AVPs, with prominent themes including virology, genetics, protease inhibitors, polypeptide antimicrobial agents, and viral entry. This bibliometric analysis can be used to guide future research in this field.

Men doubles badminton has been growing rapidly, requiring a study on match characteristics and physiological responses. To arrange an effective training program design and periodization, understanding the athlete physiological responses and match characteristics are necessary. This study examined the traits of male doubles badminton players according to their court positions (front and back). Laboratory tests and on-court simulations were administered in the study. Participants were athletes from an Indonesian elite badminton club aged 17-19 years. Measurements included anthropometrics, VO2max, blood lactic acid, heart rate, energy expenditure, and match statistics. Standardized equipment was used to measure the anthropometry, while treadmill test with gas analysis was used to measure VO2max. A portable analyser measured blood lactate during simulated matches, while Polar RC 3 GPS devices tracked heart rate and energy expenditure. Video analysis with Go Pro Hero 3+ cameras collected match statistics. The average VO2max was 56.4±5.7 ml/kg/min for both front and back players. Physical responses during gameplay showed significant differences (P0.005), with back players showing higher %HR max, calorie expenditure, and lactic acid levels than front players. Match statistics showed that back players had higher smashes (4.2±1.8) and unforced errors (6.3±7.3) (P0.005), while front players had higher drives (4.4±1.3) and net shots (4.2±1.2) (P0.005). Front and back players had different activity loads, as shown by maximum heart rate and stroke distributions, affecting lactic acid levels. Back players had higher maximum heart rates and more smashes than front players, indicating higher metabolic demands. These findings help tailor men doubles badminton position-specific trainings. The unique demands of each court position can be considered when designing more targeted and effective training programs using physiological adaptation and match data.

A recommendation system helps collect and analyze user data to generate personalized recommendations for users. A recommendation system for movies has been implemented, considering the vast number of available films and the difficulty users face in finding movies that match their interests. One popular recommendation method is Collaborative Filtering (CF). Although widely applied, CF still has issues. Basic CF uses overlapping user data in evaluating items to calculate user similarity. This study aims to build a collaborative filtering recommendation system using clustering techniques to group users with similar interests into the same clusters. The next step in CF application is to gather recommendation candidate items by finding users with a high level of similarity to the target user. Subsequently, user pattern analysis is carried out by applying association rule mining to predict hidden correlations based on frequently watched items and the ratings given to those movies. This study uses rating data and movie data from the Movielens website. The evaluation of the recommendation results is measured using precision, recall, and f-measure. The evaluation results show that the proposed recommendation system achieves a hit rate of 95.08%, a precision of 81.49%, a recall of 98.06%, and an f-measure of 87.66%.

The integration of technology in learning through film can increase students understanding of life values, which will be important for an educator. This paper aims to describe the understanding of life value by students in the MARS Film. It is quantitative research with an open survey method. Researchers distributed questionnaires to 93 students and used descriptive analysis. The results showed the value of life that the students can find in the film are hard work and fighting spirit. As parents, the value of life that can be learned is to support dreams by providing the best education and motivation. It also found that moral values can be learned is persistence and respect. This Film is recommended for learning because it can inspire and motivate the importance of education.

Background: Reproductive health, crucial for public health and sustainable development, encompasses family planning and contraceptive use. However, global disparities persist in the adoption of family planning, highlighting the need for a comprehensive understanding of the complex factors shaping these reproductive health choices. Materials and Methods: Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses guidelines, we conducted a systematic search of the Scopus, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Web of Science, and ProQuest databases from July to August 2023. Inclusive criteria covered various study designs and populations, ranging from individuals to communities, and encompassed sociocultural factors. The review included open access articles published between 2018 and 2023, utilizing a combination of the keywords: Family planning determinants, Contraceptive use factors, Sociocultural factors in family planning, Individual-level influences on family planning, and Factors affecting contraceptive choices. Results: Data from 25 selected studies underscore the critical influence of determinants at both individual and community levels in shaping family planning behaviors. Key drivers at the individual level included education, age, knowledge, and attitudes. At the community level, factors such as geographical disparities and healthcare accessibility played pivotal roles. Sociocultural determinants, including media exposure, gender norms, and spousal dynamics, highlighted the need for culturally sensitive strategies. Conclusions: Advancing equitable family planning requires education, improved access, peer influence, and the active participation of husbands and male partners. Comprehensive programs should bridge the gap between knowledge and action, reduce disparities, and ensure equal access to contraception. Context-specific research and evaluating interventions are crucial steps toward achieving global reproductive health objectives.

Elderly refers to individuals who have reached the final stage of life, namely 60 years old and above. Physiologically, the elderly will experience various declines in body functions. The decline in cognitive function is among the most common in the elderly. The incidence of cognitive decline in the elderly in Indonesia is relatively high, which is as much as 32.4%, and is most vulnerable at the age of 65 years. Cognitive impairment can cause older adults to have difficulty in doing daily activities (bathing, dressing, washing, cooking), managing finances, getting lost on the road, and other disturbances that make the elderly less independent and confident, then tend to withdraw from social activities. The disturbances can also lead to anxiety disorders and depression. This study aims to determine the profile of cognitive function in the elderly at Palembang Nursing Homes. This cross-sectional study involves all elderly individuals in Palembang City Nursing Homes who meet the inclusion-exclusion criteria. The Indonesian version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-Ina) was used to assess cognitive function. In this study, as many as 69 elderly (87.34%) had experienced a decline in cognitive function. Then, the dominant characteristics in the group that experienced a decrease in cognitive function were >90 years old (100%), women (91.38%), college graduates (100%), never worked (100%), had a history of stroke (92.86%), did not remember or did not know about cognitive impairment history in the family (93.33%). Delayed recall was the aspect that experienced the most disruption (96.2%). This study has revealed that the prevalence of cognitive impairment in Palembang Nursing Homes is exceptionally high. Therefore, it is imperative to implement routine screenings to identify early cognitive impairment in the elderly to provide immediate treatment.

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan persepsi mahasiswa terhadap program tutorial keagamaan di Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) dengan fokus pembahasan pada respon mahasiswa, faktor pembentuk respon, dan implikasinya terhadap pelaksanaan mentoring keagamaan di masa depan. Studi ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kebutuhan untuk memahami bagaimana respon mahasiswa terhadap program mentoring keagamaan sehingga dapat dijadikan sebagai dasar pengembangan program di masa depan. Penelitian melibatkan 1359 mahasiswa UPI yang telah mengikuti program tutorial keagamaan pada semester genap tahun 2024. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis secara deskriptif melalui penghitungan frekuensi, persentase, mean, dan standar deviasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa umumnya memiliki persepsi positif terhadap program tutorial keagamaan, khususnya terkait dengan pengelolaan, penjadwalan dan durasi sesi yang dianggap memadai dan fleksibel sesuai dengan kebutuhan mahasiswa. Materi yang disampaikan dinilai relevan dan disajikan dengan cara yang mudah dipahami, yang menunjukkan efektivitas metode program yang diterapkan. Interaksi dengan tutor juga mendapat respons positif, dengan tutor yang mampu menjelaskan materi secara menarik dan interaktif serta memberikan umpan balik yang konstruktif, sangat diapresiasi oleh mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menghasilkan beberapa implikasi penting dalam pengelolaan kegiatan mentoring keagamaan di masa depan. Pertama, pendidikan keagamaan dalam konteks kontemporer. Kedua, menggabungkan fleksibilitas dan personalisasi. Ketiga, meningkatkan kualitas tutor. Keempat, pengembangan inklusiv. Kelima, evaluasi berkelanjutan. This article aims to describe student perceptions of the religious mentoring program at Univeristas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), focusing on student responses, factors influencing these responses, and their implications for the future implementation of religious mentoring. This study is motivated by the need to understand how students respond to the religious mentoring program so that it can serve as a basis for future program development. The research involved 1359 UPI students who participated in the religious tutorial program during the second semester of 2024. The collected data were analyzed descriptively through the calculation of frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. The findings indicate that students generally have a positive perception of the religious tutorial program, particularly regarding its management, scheduling, and the duration of sessions which are deemed adequate and flexible according to student needs. The material presented is considered relevant and is delivered in an easily understandable manner, demonstrating the effectiveness of the applied program methods. Interaction with tutors also received positive responses, with tutors who are able to explain the material in an engaging and interactive manner and provide constructive feedback, which is highly appreciated by the students. This study produces several important implications for the management of future religious mentoring activities: first, religious education in a contemporary context; second, the integration of flexibility and personalization; third, enhancing tutor quality; fourth, inclusive development; fifth, continuous evaluation.