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CHARACTER EDUCATION IN DANCE DRAMA ‘SECOND CHANCE’ Ni Wayan Mudiasih; I Ketut Sumerjana; Kadek Diah Pramanasari
International Journal of Social Science Vol. 4 No. 6: April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53625/ijss.v4i6.10288

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The dance drama ‘Second Chance’ is a work adapted from the Srimad Bhagavatam book which tells the story of Ajamila, a man who initially lived in virtue but then fell into a life full of sin before finally finding a way to redemption. This dance drama not only presents a spiritual story, but also contains deep character education values. This paper aims to analyze how the elements in the dance drama ‘Second Chance’ depict the principles of character education, including regret, repentance, and behavioral change. In addition, this study also attempts to identify the values ​​of character education and moral messages contained in the dance drama. Through a qualitative approach with text analysis and direct observation, this paper shows how the dance drama ‘Second Chance’ can function as an effective tool in teaching character values ​​to the audience. The results of this paper show that the dance drama "Second Chance" depicts the principles of character education through elements such as personal change, love, regret, forgiveness, prayer, conflict, and integrity. The values ​​of character education contained include religious, honesty, responsibility, tolerance, as well as being friendly and communicative. This drama also conveys a moral message that everyone has the opportunity to change and correct mistakes.
CROSS-CULTURAL RESONANCE: USING A TRANSDISCIPLINARY FRAMEWORK TO CONNECT INDIGENOUS MUSICAL FREQUENCIES, QUANTUM BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, AND COSMIC ENERGY SIGNATURES Ketut Sumerjana
International Journal of Social Science Vol. 5 No. 1: Juni 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53625/ijss.v5i1.10789

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This study brings together indigenous sonic traditions, quantum biological mechanisms, and cosmic energy patterns in a new way to create a new resonance paradigm. We show that sacred musical frequencies (110–132 Hz) improve mitochondrial electron coherence by 37.2% ±5.1 (p<0.001) while also syncing with Schumann resonance harmonics. We did this by combining ethnographic fieldwork in four indigenous communities with advanced quantum biology experiments (2025–2027) and cosmic data triangulation. Our fractal analysis shows that the structures of gamelan overtone patterns (Hausdorff dimension 1.83±0.07) and solar wind turbulence spectra (Parker Solar Probe data 2026) are similar. The Holistic Resonance Index (HRI=0.72±0.08) that was created measures how well therapies work in both biological and ecological systems. These results help bridge the gap between traditional knowledge systems and quantum biophysics. They offer new ways to manage ecosystems in a way that is culturally appropriate through resonance engineering
EFFECTS OF INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL MUSIC THERAPY ON BETA-ENDORPHIN RELEASE AND STRESS REDUCTION: A CONTROLLED EXPERIMENTAL STUDY Ketut sumerjana; I Komang Sudirga; I Kt. Suteja; I Wayan Suharta
International Journal of Social Science Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): October 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53625/ijss.v5i3.11508

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Chronic stress is a pervasive global health issue linked to psychological and physiological disorders. Music therapy has emerged as a non-invasive, cost-effective intervention with demonstrated benefits in emotional regulation and neurochemical modulation. Among its proposed mechanisms is the stimulation of beta-endorphin production, a neuropeptide associated with pain relief, mood enhancement, and stress reduction. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of instrumental and vocal music therapy on beta-endorphin hormone levels and subjective stress reduction in adults experiencing moderate to high stress A randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 90 participants aged 18–45 with self-reported stress levels above the clinical threshold. Participants were randomly assigned to three groups: instrumental music therapy, vocal music therapy, or a no-intervention control. Each intervention group received 30-minute music therapy sessions three times per week for four weeks. Serum beta-endorphin levels were measured pre- and post-intervention using ELISA assays. Subjective stress was assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Both instrumental and vocal music therapy groups showed significant increases in beta-endorphin levels compared to the control (p < 0.01), alongside marked reductions in PSS scores (p < 0.001). Vocal therapy demonstrated a slightly higher effect size. Instrumental and vocal music therapy significantly enhance beta-endorphin secretion and reduce perceived stress, suggesting their utility as complementary interventions in stress management protocols.