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Ruth Rize Paas Megahati S
Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sumatera Barat, Padang, Indonesia
Humanities Computer Science & IT Dentistry Health Professions Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Social Sciences Other

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Socio-Economic Barriers to The Adoption of Hygiene Behaviors for Stunting Prevention in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review Ruth Rize Paas Megahati S; Liza Yuliana
RADINKA JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCE Vol. 3 No. 4 (2026): Radinka Journal of Heatlh Science (RJHS)
Publisher : RADINKA JAYA UTAMA PUBLISHER, PADANG, INDONESIA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56778/rjhs.v3i4.675

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Objective: This systematic review aims to identify and analyze the various socio-economic barriers that hinder the adoption of hygiene behaviors for stunting prevention. It specifically examines how economic factors, infrastructure limitations, and social norms influence the effectiveness of environmental health interventions in developing nations. Methods: A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted following the PRISMA protocol. Data were sourced from three primary databases: Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, covering the period from 2016 to 2024. A total of 24 research articles focusing on stunting dynamics and environmental factors in developing regions, including Indonesia, were selected for in-depth synthesis and analysis. Results: The findings reveal that systemic poverty, limited access to affordable clean water, and high operational expenses are the primary obstacles to hygiene practice. Additionally, the study identifies that maternal education level and household gender roles are significant determinants of the sustainability of these behaviors. The results underscore that hygiene education campaigns alone have a limited impact if the underlying economic and structural barriers remain unaddressed. Conclusion: Stunting prevention requires a multi-sectoral strategy that transcends purely medical and nutritional interventions. To be effective, policies must integrate household economic empowerment with the development of inclusive sanitation infrastructure. This study provides a critical perspective for policymakers to design interventions that are sensitive to the socio-economic constraints of communities in developing nations.
Bridging the Tactile Gap: Evaluating Virtual Reality (VR) Laboratories in Distance Life-Science Curricula Ruth Rize Paas Megahati S; H. L. M. Mohideen
JOURNAL OF DIGITAL LEARNING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Digital Learning and Distance Education (JDLDE)
Publisher : RADINKA JAYA UTAMA PUBLISHER, PADANG< INDONESIA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56778/jdlde.v5i2.756

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The persistent expanding trajectory of distance education within higher biological sciences has encountered structural friction regarding the "tactile gap"—the systemic inability of remote students to acquire manual laboratory competencies, sensory-spatial familiarization, and procedural confidence through flat, two-dimensional digital interfaces. This literature review evaluates the implementation of Virtual Reality (VR) laboratories as an immersive instructional solution within distance life-science curricula. The objective is to synthesize evidence regarding VR's impact on conceptual retention, cognitive load, and spatial-procedural skill acquisition, while critically analyzing infrastructural barriers and pedagogical integration frameworks. Employing a comprehensive review framework encompassing 50 major studies from 2020 to 2026, the findings demonstrate that high-fidelity, fully immersive VR environments achieve a statistically significant equivalent or superior conceptual gain compared to conventional brick-and-mortar laboratories. Crucially, VR effectively mitigates intrinsic cognitive load by chunking complex macromolecular structures, though it introduces risks of extraneous load via cyber-sickness. The review identifies a critical transition from isolated VR software towards hybrid, AI-augmented, and cloud-rendered ecosystems. We propose a "Tactile-Immersive Scaffolding Framework" to guide distance educators in balancing experiential realism with digital accessibility, establishing that VR does not dilute academic rigor but structurally expands the democratization of experiential scientific education.
Co-Authors H. L. M. Mohideen Liza Yuliana