Surakarta — Professor and lecturer of the Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences (FIK), Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS), Prof. Dr. Yuli Kusumawati, S.K.M., M.Kes (Epid.), was entrusted to serve as an Expert Examiner for the Doctoral Program in Development Extension with a specialization in Health Promotion at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS).

Prof. Yuli contributed her academic expertise to the examination of a doctoral research project entitled “Design of a Health Promotion Model for Female Factory Workers to Improve Reproductive Health in Jepara Regency.” The research focuses on developing a health promotion model aimed at female factory workers, particularly to support efforts to improve reproductive health.

Her involvement as an expert examiner reflects the contribution of UMS Public Health lecturers to the advancement of public health sciences, particularly in the fields of health promotion and reproductive health. Her academic expertise and experience provided an important perspective in the examination and development of the doctoral research.

The involvement also represents an effort to strengthen academic networks and collaboration among higher education institutions. Academic forums such as this provide opportunities for scholars to exchange ideas, offer scientific input, and encourage the development of research that addresses current public health needs.

For the Public Health Study Program at FIK UMS, Prof. Yuli’s role as an expert examiner represents an achievement that further strengthens the contribution of its academic community to the advancement of public health science. The Public Health Study Program at UMS remains committed to encouraging its lecturers to actively participate in academic forums and make meaningful contributions to scientific development and public health improvement.