https://tecnoscientifica.com/journal/erph <p><em>Environmental Research and Planetary Health (e-ISSN 3090-1219) </em>is a multi-disciplinary journal publishing high quality and novel information about anthropogenic issues of global relevance and applicability in a wide range of environmental and human health disciplines, demonstrating environmental and health application in the real-world context.</p> Tecno Scientifica Publishing en-US Environmental Research and Planetary Health 3090-1219 https://tecnoscientifica.com/journal/erph/article/view/563 <p>There were several environmental challenges in urban areas, especially related to solid waste management. Learning and community engagement in schools were crucial to promoting sustainability and environmental awareness. A mini-review was conducted to explore the potential of student-led efforts to divert organic waste, specifically fallen dry leaves. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), we examined how environmental awareness impacted pro-environmental behavior. Students contributed to sustainable waste management by becoming aware of environmental issues and taking action. Educating students about environmental issues played a crucial role in cultivating environmental awareness. By integrating environmental concepts into the curriculum and organizing extracurricular activities, schools prepared students to address environmental challenges. Even after specific programs such as Adiwiyata were concluded, challenges remained in sustaining environmental initiatives. Schools needed to prioritize environmental education, engage students in active participation, and create an environment that fostered a sustainable culture to ensure long-term impact. Schools made a real difference to the environment by managing organic waste and promoting environmental awareness.</p> Keisya Auliayanti Eko Weni Isti Faizati Zainiyah Michael Biney Shivi Shrotriya Copyright (c) 2025 Environmental Research and Planetary Health 2025-06-28 2025-06-28 1 2 58 64 10.53623/erph.v1i2.563 https://tecnoscientifica.com/journal/erph/article/view/663 <p>Diarrhea has been one of the major health issues, particularly among children, and the performance of healthcare workers in implementing effective diarrhea programs has been crucial for its prevention and treatment. The success of diarrhea control may be influenced by the performance of healthcare workers; however, implementation has remained suboptimal in some areas, including the Marawola Community Health Center, which has experienced fluctuating diarrhea incidence rates. The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of healthcare workers' performance in implementing diarrhea programs on the prevalence of diarrhea cases among children. This study employed quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach, conducted in the service area of the Marawola Health Center in 2024. The study sample consisted of 77 respondents selected using stratified random sampling. Data was collected through questionnaires, and analysis was performed using logistic regression. The results of the logistic regression analysis indicated that the performance of healthcare workers in implementing the diarrhea program significantly affected the incidence of diarrhea in children (<em>p</em> = 0.017), although the constant value was not statistically significant (<em>p</em> = 0.163). This suggests that other factors need to be considered in addition to healthcare worker performance when optimizing the diarrhea program for children. In conclusion, the performance of healthcare workers needs to be improved in the implementation of diarrhea programs for children. Strategies such as training, supervision, the use of technology, and community involvement can be implemented. Further research is needed to explore other factors influencing the effectiveness of these programs.</p> Sudirman Sudirman Saiful Ambodale Mutmainah Mutmainah Niluh Desy Purnamasari Desak Eka Susianawati Fitri Arni Copyright (c) 2025 Environmental Research and Planetary Health 2025-07-26 2025-07-26 1 2 65 71 10.53623/erph.v1i2.663 https://tecnoscientifica.com/journal/erph/article/view/734 <p>Longhouses in Sarawak were deeply rooted in Indigenous culture but faced significant fire risks due to their wooden structures, open-flame cooking, and poor electrical installations. This study aimed to explore fire safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among a longhouse community in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 46 respondents using a 25-item questionnaire (Cronbach’s α = 0.76), and data were analyzed with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results revealed that 61% (M = 21.39, SD = ±5.43) of respondents had good fire safety knowledge, 87% (M = 27.74, SD = ±4.77) demonstrated a positive attitude, and 63% (M = 14.72, SD = ±2.56) engaged in good fire safety practices. However, correlation analysis showed no significant relationships (p &gt; 0.05) between knowledge and attitude (r = -0.05), knowledge and practice (r = 0.27), or attitude and practice (r = 0.11), suggesting that knowledge alone did not ensure behavioral change. Factors such as lack of training and risk perception might have influenced fire safety practices. These findings highlighted the need for targeted fire safety interventions, including hands-on training, community engagement, and improved access to fire prevention tools, and emphasized that strengthening fire safety education and policy enforcement was essential to reduce fire incidents in longhouse communities.</p> Josfirin Uding Rangga Nancy Ujan Rona Bang Tan Wilson Lio Apoi Noraisikin Sabani Copyright (c) 2025 Environmental Research and Planetary Health 2025-09-27 2025-09-27 1 2 72 84 10.53623/erph.v1i2.734