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Abstract : The cognitive-social theory (SCT) is often used as a principle of health behavior change that is influenced by cognitive, behavioral, and environmental factors. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effect of nutrition education based on SCT on self-efficacy, motivation, knowledge, and breakfast practice of female adolescents with anemia in Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi Province. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a pre-post test and control group design. The sample inclusion criteria included female adolescents aged 10-18 years from 4 Junior High Schools. A total of 62 samples were obtained and grouped randomly at the location. The intervention group (n=31) was given a module and nutrition education for 90 minutes with a total of 12 meetings, and the participants' parents were involved in discussions, while the control (n=31) was given 12 types of leaflets every week for 3 months. Questionnaires, Food Frequency, and 24-hour recall (3 days before and after education) were analyzed using the SPSS software with independent-sample T-test, paired-sample T-test, Wilcoxon, Mann Whitney, and Chi-square. There was a significant difference in self-efficacy, motivation, knowledge, and breakfast practice after the administration of nutrition education based on cognitive-social theory in the intervention group (p=0.000). Based on these results, there were differences in these parameters after nutrition education between both groups (p=0.000). Nutrition education based on SCT has a positive effect on changes in self-efficacy, motivation, knowledge, and breakfast practice of anemic adolescents. Furthermore, more support is needed from teachers, parents, and stakeholders in improving the health of adolescents.

Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate the acute effect of chiropractic sacroiliac joint manipulation on core muscle strength in tennis players. 65 tennis players were approached for the study. A total of 50 tennis players with an average age of 47.8±11.4 who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the study were enrolled. After recording their sociodemographic information and time spent playing tennis, a test for abdominal and back core strength was conducted. Then, chiropractic sacroiliac joint manipulation was performed. A final test was conducted afterwards. The initial and final tests were performed by different chiropractors. The measurements for core muscle strength (abdominal and back) were performed using the Chattanooga Stabilizer Biofeedback Pressure device. Significant differences were found in abdominal and back core scores after chiropractic manipulation (p<0.05). Although males had higher back and abdominal core scores compared to females, this difference was not significant (p>0.05). Similarly, males had a longer time spent playing tennis than females, but this difference was not significant (p>0.05). Our study results indicate that core muscles, which are important for the health and performance of athletes, can be strengthened through chiropractic practices.

Abstract : Domestic waste water, whose presence can reach 60-70 percent, is currently the most prevalent pollutant in water bodies. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) are components of domestic wastewater. Biological treatment is one method of wastewater management. Some researchers employ algal biofilters to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus using biofilter technology. Objective To compare Coral and Coconut Shell Coir Biofilter Media for Reducing BOD, COD, and TSS Levels in Domestic Wastewater (Grey Water). This sort of study employs a quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest approach. The pretreatment test was achieved by assessing the parameters of the wastewater prior to treatment, whereas the posttreatment test was conducted after treatment. With this design, observations or measurements are performed multiple times (both before and after treatment) to reduce the influence of external circumstances. According to the study's findings, the BOD parameter test results utilizing coconut shell coir media had a significant p value of 0.055. Using the paired t-test, it was determined that there was a substantial drop in BOD levels before and after processing, with a p-value of > 0.05, thus H0 was rejected and Ha was allowed. In addition to the rock media test results, the TSS parameter has a significant p value of 0.003. Using the paired t-test, it was shown that there was a significant drop in TSS levels before and after processing with a p value 0.05, so H0 was rejected and Ha was allowed.

Abstract : Work stress on civil servants in Indonesia is increasing in line with modernization and demands for public services. High work stress results poor physical and mental health, low job satisfaction, increased fatigue, and work accidents. This study aims to explain the influence of work stressors on work stress response by considering the role of individual characteristics and coping strategies as mediators. A cross-sectional study with an explanatory research approach was conducted randomly on 130 civil servants at the State Treasury Office in South Sulawesi. The Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (BJSQ) was used to assess work stressors and work stress responses, and The Brief COPE was used to assess coping strategies. Path analysis evaluates the relationship between individual characteristics, coping strategies, stressors, and work stress responses. The results showed that high work stressors were associated with decreased coping strategies (p-value <0.05) but low work stressors were positively associated with decreased stress responses (p-value <0.001). Individual characteristics were associated with an increase work stress response (p-value <0.001) but could not increase the effect of work stressors on the stress response. Likewise, coping strategies cannot reduce the effect of work stressors on stress response (Estimated value <0.525). Individual characteristics and coping strategies do not affect the relationship between stressors and work stress responses. Work stress management in controlling work stressors still needs to be done to minimize the risk of work stress in civil servants.

Abstract : To describe the clinical result of iris-claw intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in aphakic patients. A retrospective study of patients with the aphakic condition treated with iris-claw IOL implantation in dr. Saiful Anwar General hospital, Malang, Indonesia, from January 2019 until January 2021. Patient characteristics and clinical data, including age, gender, visual acuity pre and post-operative, retinometry, refractive error and correction, slit lamp biomicroscopy, and intraocular pressure, were recorded from clinical records. Fourteen eyes from fourteen patients with implantation iris-claw IOL were enrolled. The mean age was 55,85 (±12,84) years, with 64,28% males, and nine patients (64,28%) underwent right eye surgery. Uncorrected visual acuity in logmar from 1st day (1,053 ±0,543), 7th day (0,689 ±0,225), 14th day (0,508 ±0,202) and 30th day (0,410 ±0,225) after surgery is significantly better than before surgery (1,757 ±0,080). Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in logmar from 7th day (0,376 ±0,187), 14th day (0,235 ±0,200) and 30th day (0,208 ±0,211) after surgery is not significantly different from before surgery (0,312 ±0,224). Both results are not significantly different from result before surgery (0,467 ±0,362). Refractive correction after surgery (0,973 ±0,750) is better than before surgery (10,250 ±0,427), with 42,85% is myopic compound astigmatism. Corneal edema was found in 5 patients (35,71%), increased intraocular pressure (IOP) dan decrease (IOP) were found in 1 patient (7,14%), but all patients got better in 7th day post-operative. Uncorrected visual acuity is better after iris-claw IOL implantation, while BCVA is not significantly different. Iris-claw implantation is safe because of minimal complications.