NONE 20260427064903717 wseas/wseas content-registration-form+ja@crossref.org content-registration-form WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT 1790-5079 2224-3496 Bob Mizwar Doctoral Program in Development Study, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, INDONESIA Humaizi Humaizi Doctoral Program in Development Study, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, INDONESIA Heri Kusmanto Doctoral Program in Development Study, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, INDONESIA Nurman Achmad Doctoral Program in Development Study, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, INDONESIA This study aims to analyze the traditional knowledge model based on community empowerment in stunting prevention efforts in Bireuen Regency. Types of research is qualitative descriptive research. The analysis process begins by listening to the results of the interview in audio form, then transcribing into written data and literary studies collected. 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