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Nursing Science Journal (NSJ) Volume 5 Number 2 (2024) presents a diverse compilation of original research articles focusing on advanced clinical interventions, maternal and child health, and healthcare education dynamics. A primary focus of this issue is community health screening and preventive strategies, particularly addressing pediatric stunting risks in relation to maternal physical attributes, head circumference parameters, and general adolescent awareness. The publication also explores critical non-pharmacological interventions, including the application of progressive muscle relaxation for geriatric family health management, classical music therapy for third-trimester pregnancy anxiety, and auricular acupressure techniques for managing xerostomia in hemodialysis patients.

Additionally, this volume evaluates the impacts of health literacy and behavioral adaptation, featuring studies on personal hygiene and its correlation with dermatitis, self-efficacy regarding post-operative fracture exercises, and targeted asthma management techniques. From an educational and psychological perspective, the issue examines the determinants of self-directed learning outcomes among nursing students alongside critical insights into time management and self-regulation challenges among vocational students facing social media addiction. This issue serves as an essential, evidence-based compendium for nursing clinicians, academic researchers, and public health practitioners aiming to optimize patient-centered care and community health outcomes.