Vikas Samvad

Background: Anxiety is a mental health problem that many adolescents experience and has an impact on academic, social, and long-term psychological well-being. Art-based nonpharmacological interventions, particularly choirs with breathing exercises, are reported to have the potential to reduce anxiety. However, systematic integration of scientific evidence remains limited. Objective: This systematic review aims to synthesize scientific evidence on the effect of breathing training during choir activities on anxiety levels in adolescents. Methods: The review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. Literature searches were conducted on Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect for articles published in the last 10 years. Inclusion criteria include quantitative or mixed-methods studies of adolescents (ages 17–25) that examine breathing training in the context of choir or singing activities and measure anxiety as an outcome. Data is extracted and synthesized narratively. Results: A total of 8 articles met the inclusion criteria. The majority of studies reported a significant reduction in anxiety levels after a breathing training intervention in a choir. The mechanisms identified include activation of physiological relaxation responses, emotion regulation, increased focus, and social support through group activities. Conclusions: Breathing training in choir activities has the potential to be an effective and applicable nonpharmacological intervention to reduce anxiety in adolescents. However, the heterogeneity of the design and measurement instruments is a major limitation. Further research with a more robust experimental design is still needed.

Stunting masih menjadi permasalahan kesehatan masyarakat yang dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor, salah satunya kondisi kesehatan lingkungan yang kurang baik, seperti sanitasi dasar, kualitas air bersih, dan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat. Kader posyandu memiliki peran strategis dalam upaya pencegahan stunting, namun pengetahuan dan keterampilan kader terkait pengendalian faktor lingkungan masih terbatas. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan kader posyandu dalam pengendalian faktor lingkungan penyebab stunting melalui peningkatan pengetahuan, sikap, dan keterampilan kader. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan meliputi penyuluhan kesehatan lingkungan dan stunting, pelatihan kader mengenai identifikasi faktor risiko lingkungan, demonstrasi praktik sanitasi dasar yang baik, serta pendampingan kader dalam melakukan edukasi kepada ibu balita. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui pre-test dan post-test pengetahuan serta observasi partisipasi kader selama kegiatan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan dan pemahaman kader posyandu mengenai hubungan kesehatan lingkungan dengan kejadian stunting, serta meningkatnya kemampuan kader dalam menyampaikan edukasi kesehatan lingkungan kepada masyarakat. Kader juga menjadi lebih aktif dalam memantau kondisi sanitasi rumah tangga balita dan memberikan saran perbaikan sederhana yang dapat diterapkan oleh keluarga. Pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa pemberdayaan kader posyandu efektif sebagai pendekatan berbasis masyarakat dalam pengendalian faktor lingkungan penyebab stunting. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini adalah pemberdayaan kader posyandu mampu meningkatkan peran kader dalam upaya pencegahan stunting melalui pengendalian faktor kesehatan lingkungan. Disarankan agar kegiatan serupa dilakukan secara berkelanjutan dengan dukungan lintas sektor untuk memperkuat dampak terhadap penurunan angka stunting di masyarakat

Masa kanak-kanak akhir merupakan fase penting dalam pembentukan kepribadian, sikap sosial, serta perilaku anak. Pada jenjang Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI), anak mulai membangun pola pergaulan dengan teman sebaya yang berpengaruh terhadap perkembangan sosial-emosional dan pembentukan akhlak. Pergaulan yang tidak sehat berpotensi menimbulkan perilaku menyimpang dan menurunkan prestasi belajar. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman siswa MI Al-Hikam mengenai pergaulan sehat dan etika berteman sesuai dengan nilai-nilai Islam. Metode yang digunakan berupa penyuluhan edukatif dengan pendekatan promotif dan preventif melalui ceramah interaktif, diskusi, tanya jawab, serta studi kasus sederhana. Sasaran kegiatan adalah siswa Madrasah Ibtidaiyah kelas akhir. Evaluasi kegiatan dilakukan melalui pre-test dan post-test untuk mengukur tingkat pemahaman siswa sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan siswa mengenai konsep pergaulan sehat, sikap saling menghormati, serta etika berteman, dengan capaian target peningkatan pengetahuan sebesar 90%. Kegiatan ini terbukti efektif dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter Islami serta berkontribusi dalam menciptakan lingkungan sekolah yang harmonis dan kondusif.

BackgroundSchizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that causes deterioration in a person's functioning. According to WHO, more than 21 million people in the the world are affected by schizophrenia. Study from Padjadjaran University was stated that a total of 470,000 people in Indonesia have schizophrenia, or 1,8 per millions.Aims & ObjectivesThe impact of people with Schizophrenia not only for the family, but also economic burden. Stigma, discrimination and various kind of harm. It should be a reminder for government, community and religious leaders, as well as the general public in order to understand the problem of this mental disorder and b to provide support for PWS. Cheers was designed to help PWS can be accepted in the community as well as share knowledge about mental health especially Schizophrenia.MethodLentera Kesehatan Nusantara Foundation (LKNF) involved in Preventing, promoting and rehabilitation of PWS through CHEERS. This project implemented in five (5) sub-districts in each of two (2) districts, Ponorogo and Sidoarjo in East Java. Some activities were conducted, such as strengthen the community health workers, early detecting and screening, delivering education to the religious leaders and traditional healers. starting the caregiver forum, ensuring treatment compliance, supporting income generating support, advocating the stakeholders and making network with the alliance of other CSO and Regional Apparatus Organization. There were also joint monitoring involving Ministry of Health, Province and District Health office, other stakeholders, University, and some NGOs.ResultsEnded in 2024, LKNF documented the lessons learnt from local initiative from both of two district intervention, the total 335 CHW was strengthened in 112 villages. The treatment adherence of the patient is 87.63% or 93.14% in Ponorogo and 82.13% in Sidoarjo district, exceeded the target 75.87%. From screening activities, 154 out of 2.022 showed risk factors. The income generating activity was initiated to support 26 PWS stabile. The caregiver forum has been established in 6 sub-districts in Ponorogo and Sidoarjo covering 117 care givers. Campaign to reduce stigma and discrimination was delivered to over 1.800 audiences.Discussion & ConclusionsInvolving cross-sectoral involvement, which is not only the government both central and regional, but also the private sector, community organizations and faith-based organizations can be done to achieve the reintegration of people with schizophrenia back into the family and community. training economic independence can also be done to empower, increase self-confidence and earn income for PWS to.

This review paper explores the multidimensional relationship between financial literacy and investment decision-making, synthesizing findings from recent empirical and theoretical studies published between 2005 and 2025. Financial literacy—encompassing knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward money management—has emerged as a critical determinant of sound investment behavior, particularly in the face of rising market complexities and behavioral biases. Drawing upon a systematic literature review approach (SPAR-4-SLR and PRISMA frameworks), this study analyzes over a dozen peer-reviewed papers across diverse contexts including India, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Pakistan. The findings highlight that higher financial literacy is consistently associated with improved investment decisions, reduced susceptibility to behavioral biases (e.g., herding, overconfidence, disposition effect), and enhanced risk assessment. Moreover, risk perception frequently serves as a mediating factor, while personal attributes such as religiosity, financial experience, and demographic factors further influence decision outcomes. Despite a growing body of literature, notable gaps remain—especially in underrepresented regions and populations, as well as in the application of standardized measurement tools. The review concludes by emphasizing the need for targeted financial education, behavioral finance interventions, and future research integrating emotional and psychological variables to further strengthen individual investment behavior.

The fermentation of pineapple peel waste can yield a product in bioactive compounds, including an eco-enzyme that serves as both an antibacterial and antioxidant agent. By utilizing the fermentation process, the extraction of phenolic compounds is enhanced through the action of degrading enzymes produced by microorganisms. This study aims to explore the potential of fermenting pineapple peel waste from with varying fermentation durations of one month (designated as EE-1) and three months (designated as EE-3) to assess their antibacterial and antioxidant properties. The method research is purely experimental methodology with several testing phases: the preparation of the eco-enzyme, a disc diffusion test for antibacterial activity, the determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) using the resazurin microtiter assay (REMA), and the assessment of antioxidant activity through the DPPH test. The result showed that the eco-enzyme fermentation has a dark brown color for EE-1 and a light brown color for EE-3, with a pH range of 3 to 3.2 and a sour pineapple aroma. EE-3 exhibited the highest antibacterial and antioxidant activity. It demonstrated strong inhibition against <em>Propionibacterium acnes </em>at concentrations of 10<sup>0</sup>and 10<sup>2</sup>, with MIC values of 3.13 mg/mL for <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>, 12.5 mg/mL for <em>Staphylococcus epidermidis</em>, and 6.25 mg/mL for P. acnes. The minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was found to be 25 mg/mL for all tested bacteria, while the antioxidant activity of EE-3 was indicated by an IC50 value of 1.95 mg/mL.

Inovasi di bidang pendidikan dapat berupa mengenalkan fungsi dan tugas tenaga kesehatan (apoteker) di dunia kerja kepada siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD). Program ini dirancang untuk memberikan pemahaman dasar tentang peran penting apoteker dalam sistem kesehatan, termasuk pengelolaan obat-obatan, pemberian informasi kesehatan, dan pelayanan pasien. Melalui metode pengajaran interaktif seperti demonstrasi, permainan edukatif, dan diskusi kelompok, siswa diajak untuk memahami bagaimana apoteker berkontribusi terhadap kesehatan masyarakat. Hasil dari program ini menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pengetahuan siswa tentang apoteker dan peran mereka, serta perubahan positif dalam sikap siswa terhadap profesi apoteker. Pengabdian masyarakat ini menyimpulkan bahwa pengenalan fungsi dan tugas apoteker sejak dini dapat menumbuhkan minat siswa terhadap bidang farmasi dan kesehatan, serta membentuk generasi yang lebih sadar akan pentingnya peran apoteker dalam menjaga kesehatan

Phosphites are being recognized as the new emerging candidates for luminescence in the modern era. In the proposed research article, Ce3+/Eu2+ co-activated NaBa(PO3)3 phosphite phosphors synthesized utilizing sol-gel technique. Through the use of XRD and Rietveld refinement, the phase identity and crystal structure of produced phosphor are examined. SEM is employed to analyze the morphology and elemental composition of the prepared sample. The sample shows blue emission enhancement in the phosphor on energy transfer with the Ce3+ ion by 6 times. This highly instance blue emitting phosphor has color purity of 98.49%. These all results confirm that the prepared phosphor is potential candidate for WLEDs, display applications and blue emitting phosphor for plant cultivation applications.

This paper presents a novel approach to minimize power generation costs by harnessing the potential of an adaptive BAT algorithm synergistically integrated with block-chain technology, particularly Proof of Work (PoW). The focus is on optimizing power generation in complex electrical grids, exemplified through experimentation on the IEEE 14 bus system and the IEEE 30 bus system. By leveraging the adaptability of the BAT algorithm and the decentralized ledger capabilities of block-chain technology, the proposed methodology offers a robust solution to the power generation cost minimization conundrum. Through extensive testing and validation, the efficacy of the approach is demonstrated, showcasing significant improvements over existing optimization techniques. Furthermore, the comparative analysis reveals that the proposed approach consistently outperforms conventional methods in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. The results underscore the transformative potential of integrating advanced optimization algorithms with block-chain technology in addressing critical challenges within the energy sector.