Corpses as Repositories of Information and Funerals as Information Centres: Why Natural Selection Favours the Bereaved

Background: Awareness of youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services (YFSRHS) is an important starting point for enabling young people to identify and seek appropriate sexual and reproductive health information and care. However, awareness of these services may vary across settings, including higher education institutions. Objective: To determine the level of awareness of YFSRHS among undergraduate students at Saint Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), Malimbe Campus. Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate students at SAUT Malimbe Campus. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. Of 109 questionnaires distributed, 108 completed questionnaires were included in the analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize students’ awareness and reported sources of information. Results: Of the 108 respondents, 96 (88.9%) reported having heard of YFSRHS, while 12 (11.1%) had not. Social media was the most frequently reported source of information (44.0%), followed by friends or peers (41.0%) and health facilities (36.0%). University programmes and posters or advertisements were reported less frequently. Conclusion: Most respondents had heard of YFSRHS, with social media and peer networks serving as prominent information channels. Strengthening accurate information through these channels, alongside university-based communication, may help address the awareness gap among students who remain unreached.

Future orientation is an important developmental aspect for twelfth-grade senior high school students, who must decide on further study or careers after graduation. A preliminary study through interviews with the guidance and counseling teacher and an open-ended questionnaire administered to 50 twelfth-grade students of Sekolah Menengah Islam (SMI) Hidayatullah, Banjar Regency, showed that none of the respondents had clear future goals. This community service activity aimed to provide understanding and initial skills in setting future goals through the “Aku Bisa” (I Can) program, a psychoeducation-based activity consisting of an interactive lecture on goal setting, creating a “my aspirations” mind map, and a short film discussion. The one-day program was attended by 105 twelfth-grade students. Outcomes were evaluated through a pre-test and post-test based on a future orientation scale, observation during the activities, and a participant evaluation sheet. A paired sample t-test showed no significant difference between scores before and after the program (t(95) = 0.245; p = 0.807). Nevertheless, participants were able to write down their aspirations and plan how to achieve them in a mind map, and most participants rated their understanding of the material (78.10% good and very good) and the benefits of the activity (87.62% good and very good) favorably. This program can serve as an initial step in introducing future planning to students; however, longer implementation and follow-up evaluation are needed to detect meaningful changes in future orientation

Emotional contagion refers to the process through which people's emotions may be influenced by the emotional states and expressions of others. This study examined self-reported responses to stress in other people and explored their association with perceived stress. A quantitative, cross-sectional online questionnaire was completed between October 25 and 27, 2026. Of 33 submissions, 32 participants consented and were included in the emotional-response analysis; 31 had sufficient responses for the preliminary perceived-stress analysis. The questionnaire included 15 researcher-developed statements about responses to others' stress and 10 perceived-stress questions resembling the Perceived Stress Scale?10 (PSS-10). Descriptive results showed that 90.6% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that they could sense stress in people around them, while 75.0% reported that stress in family, workplace, or educational settings affected their emotional well-being. An exploratory Spearman correlation indicated a positive association between the emotional-response composite and perceived-stress scores (rs = .526, p = .002, n = 31). This association must be interpreted cautiously because the emotional-response questionnaire was not validated and the exact perceived-stress instrument requires confirmation. Findings provide preliminary descriptive insight but do not establish causation.

Bullying is a behavior that can affect students’ sense of safety and comfort in the school environment. This activity aimed to increase elementary school students’ awareness of the forms, impacts, and prevention of bullying through a Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN). The activity was conducted at SD 1 Way Gubak involving fifth- and sixth-grade students. A qualitative descriptive method was applied through observation, question-and-answer sessions, and documentation. The results showed that students were able to recognize bullying, particularly teasing, hitting, and hurting others, although their initial understanding mainly focused on physical actions. Materials presented using simple language and concrete examples helped broaden students’ understanding of bullying and its prevention. The activity also identified bullying experiences related to students’ social and economic conditions.

Instilling a sense of responsibility is a fundamental component of character education, particularly when the values taught at school are not fully reflected in students behavior. This issue has been observed at SMP Sepuluh Nopember Sidoarjo, specifically regarding the fulfillment of academic tasks and obligations, adherence to school rules, and students’ awareness of their own actions. This study aims to describe and analyze how a sense of responsibility is fostered through learning contracts and morning routines. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed. Data were collected via non-participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. Participants were selected through purposive sampling and included the vice-principal for academic affairs, the vice-principal for student affairs, social studies teachers, and eighth-grade students. Data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model, encompassing data collection, reduction, presentation, conclusion drawing, and verification. Data credibility was ensured through triangulation and participant validation. The findings indicate that learning contracts instill academic responsibility by establishing agreements regarding rules, assignment deadlines, and the consequences of non-compliance. Simultaneously, morning routines provide students with opportunities to develop a sense of responsibility through structured activities, such as morning prayers (duha), morning prayes, Quran recitation review and calisthenics. These two strategies complement each other in promoting the fulfillment of obligations and commitments, as well as enhancing student self-awareness. Because the development of a sense of responsibility varies among students, it requires ongoing support and encouragement. ABSTRAK Penanaman karakter tanggung jawab merupakan bagian penting dalam pendidikan karakter, terutama nilai-nilai yang ditanamkan di sekolah belum sepenuhnya tercermin dalam perilaku peserta didik. Permasalahan tersebut ditemukan di SMP Sepuluh Nopember Sidoarjo, khususnya dalam pelaksanaan tugas dan kewajiban pembelajaran, kepatuhan terhadap aturan, serta kesadaran peserta didik dalam bertindak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis implementasi penanaman karakter tanggung jawab melalui kontrak belajar dan pembiasaan pagi. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif. Data diperoleh melalui observasi non-partisipatif, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Informasi dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling, meliputi Wakil Kepala Sekolah bidang Kurikulum, Wakil Kepala Sekolah bidang Kesiswaan, guru mata pelajaran IPS dan peserta didik kelas VIII. Analisis data menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman melalui tahapan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Kredibilitas data diperiksa melalui triangulasi dan member check. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kontrak belajar menanamkan tanggung jawab akademik melalui kesepakatan mengenai aturan, batas waktu pengumpulan tugas dan konsekuensi pelanggaran. Sementara itu pembiasaan pagi memberikan kesempatan kepada peserta didik untuk mempraktikkan tanggung jawab melalui kegiatan terjadwal, seperti salat duha, doa pagi, murajaah, dan senam. Kedua strategi tersebut saling melengkapi dalam mendukung pelaksanaan kewajiban, kepatuhan terhadap kesepakatan, serta kesadaran peserta didik. Perkembangan karakter tanggung jawab belum merata sehingga memerlukan pendampingan dan penguatan secara berkelanjutan.

ایجاد حس مسئولیت‌پذیری، به‌ویژه زمانی که ارزش‌های آموزش‌داده‌شده در مدرسه به‌طور کامل در رفتار دانش‌آموزان منعکس نمی‌شود، جزء اساسی آموزش شخصیت است. این مسئله در مدرسه متوسطه اول ده نوامبر سیدوارجو، به‌ویژه در زمینه انجام تکالیف و وظایف تحصیلی، پایبندی به قوانین مدرسه و آگاهی دانش‌آموزان از اعمال خود مشاهده شده است. هدف این مطالعه توصیف و تحلیل چگونگی پرورش حس مسئولیت‌پذیری از طریق قراردادهای یادگیری و روتین‌های صبحگاهی است. از یک رویکرد توصیفی-کیفی استفاده شد. داده‌ها از طریق مشاهده غیرمشارکتی، مصاحبه‌های عمیق و تحلیل اسناد جمع‌آوری شدند. شرکت‌کنندگان با استفاده از نمونه‌گیری هدفمند انتخاب شدند و شامل معاون آموزشی، معاون پرورشی، معلمان علوم اجتماعی و دانش‌آموزان پایه هشتم بودند. تحلیل داده‌ها بر اساس مدل مایلز و هیبرمن، شامل جمع‌آوری داده‌ها، کاهش داده‌ها، ارائه داده‌ها، نتیجه‌گیری و اعتبارسنجی بود. اعتبار داده‌ها از طریق سه‌گانه‌سازی و اعتبارسنجی با مشارکت‌کنندگان تضمین شد. یافته‌ها نشان می‌دهد که قراردادهای یادگیری با ایجاد توافق‌هایی در مورد قوانین، مهلت تحویل تکالیف و پیامدهای عدم پایبندی، مسئولیت‌پذیری تحصیلی را در دانش‌آموزان تقویت می‌کنند. همزمان، روتین‌های صبحگاهی فرصت‌هایی را برای پرورش حس مسئولیت‌پذیری از طریق فعالیت‌های ساختاریافته مانند نماز صبح، اذان صبح، مرور قرآن و ورزش صبحگاهی در اختیار دانش‌آموزان قرار می‌دهند. این دو استراتژی در ترویج انجام وظایف و تعهدات و همچنین افزایش خودآگاهی دانش‌آموزان مکمل یکدیگر هستند. از آنجا که توسعه حس مسئولیت‌پذیری در میان دانش‌آموزان متفاوت است، نیاز به حمایت و تشویق مستمر دارد.