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Driving Factors for Rural Tourism-Driven Transformation in Traditional Chinese Villages: A Case Study of Chashan Village, Guangxi
Authors: ZOU YU , Xu Ming
Published: June 2024

Background and Aims: This study employs a grounded theory approach to identify and analyze the key driving factors behind the successful transformation of Chashan Village into a rural tourism destination in Fuchuan County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The research aims to provide valuable insights into grassroots governance, community engagement, and cultural development as essential elements of successful rural transformation.
Methodology: Employing a grounded theory approach, this study provides a deep, empirical investigation into the transformation process of Chashan Village, offering practical implications for rural revitalization strategies. It underscores the importance of inclusive community engagement, effective governance mechanisms, and cultural preservation in fostering sustainable rural development.
Results: Our analysis reveals three distinct stages in the transformation process of Chashan Village: village regeneration (2014-2017), village development (2018-2021), and rural tourism formation (2022 to present). These stages reflect the village's transition from a hollow micro-economy to a vibrant rural tourism economy and then to a comprehensive village and town economy. Dynamic differences in driving factors are observed across the three transformation stages. During the village regeneration stage, elite governance, villager participation, and market resources are key drivers. In the village development stage, institutional governance, villager collaboration, and enhanced tourism experiences play pivotal roles. Finally, during the formation stage of villages and towns, community creation and public construction emerge as critical driving factors. Throughout Chashan Village's transformation and development journey, inclusive grassroots governance, active participation and cooperative behavior of villagers, and local construction of characteristic culture have played pivotal roles. These factors have not only promoted the village's in-depth development but also offered valuable lessons for rural revitalization efforts worldwide.
Conclusions: The findings of this study contribute to a better understanding of the dynamics of village transformation and offer insights that can inform policy-making and community-led initiatives aimed at promoting rural revitalization globally.
Factors Impacting Entrepreneurial Intentions and Entrepreneurial Behavior of Graduated College Students from Chengdu Polytechnic
Authors: Zhou Xiangjun
Published: June 2024

Background and Aims: An individual's plans and motivations to engage in entrepreneurial activities, representing their desire to launch and oversee their business ventures, are referred to as their entrepreneurial intentions. On the other hand, entrepreneurial behavior refers to the activities that people engage in to achieve their entrepreneurial objectives. These activities include risk-taking, resource acquisition, innovation, and opportunity recognition, and they all translate an individual's entrepreneurial intentions into concrete actions and results. Thus, the purpose of this research is to examine the factors impacting entrepreneurial intentions and entrepreneurial behavior of graduated college students from Chengdu Polytechnic, China.
Methodology: This paper used quantitative techniques and questionnaires were employed to gather sample data. Before distribution, the content validity by three experts and the reliability of the questionnaire was assessed through Item-Objective Congruence and a pilot test. The collected data (500 copies of valid collected questionnaires) underwent analysis using Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling. These analytical approaches were utilized to assess the model's overall suitability and to verify the causal connections among variables as part of hypothesis testing.
Results: The results explicated that entrepreneurial attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, creativity, and personal attitude, have a significant impact on entrepreneurial intention, and entrepreneurial intention has a significant impact on entrepreneurial behaviors; Six hypotheses were proven to fulfill research objectives.
Conclusion: The results show that a variety of factors, including subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, creativity, and attitude toward entrepreneurship, are important in determining an individual's entrepreneurial intentions, which in turn have a big impact on their actual behaviors. The success of the research objectives in comprehending the interaction between these variables and their influence on entrepreneurial endeavors is highlighted by the validation of six hypotheses.
An Agile Development Method of Employee Co-op Shop Web-Based Sales Information System
Authors: Indriani Anisa , Pramudito Dendy K , Suherman
Published: June 2024

Constructing a sales information system is a critical step to improve the sales process of productivity and efficiency. Kopkar 24 MMF as an employee co-op shop which is involved in the procurement and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods. Nowadays, it still conducts manual transactions through order cards and these lead to numerous impediments on commercial development to gain more revenues. The goal of this study is to construct a web-based sales information system utilizing the Laravel framework trough an agile development method. This research specifically to streamline and expedite the transaction process including the storages of goods. An agile development method is used to ensure the system development occurs in iterative stages and can swiftly adapt business evolvement. This web-based sales information system contains five primary functionalities which are product management, employee management, transaction management, billing reports, and other elements that facilitate the sales process at Kopkar 24.
Matthew Novenson. Paul, Then and Now
Authors: Brown Katie
Published: June 2024

No abstract is available.
Pengaruh Konten Tik Tok Terhadap Daya Serap Tik Tokers Di Dalam Memahami Materi Bahasa Indonesia Level SMA
Authors: Alfiana Sri Wahyu Wulandari  , Nensy Megawati Simanjuntak  , Hikmah Maulida Fitria
Published: June 2024

Tiktok is an application that is now widely used by the millennial generation, especially high school students. The purpose of this writing is to determine the influence of TikTok on the language development of high school students. This research uses qualitative data collection techniques or a descriptive approach. The theoretical basis and discussion comes from the results of literature research from various sources such as books, journals and articles.The research results show that the Tiktok application is one of the most influential things in language development. It cannot be denied that everything has a positive or negative impact. Therefore, parents and educators should pay more attention to elementary school students' language skills, so that their language development shows a more positive attitude.
Model Kepemimpinan Nehemia Berbasis Pengelolaan Bagi Pengelolaan Organisasi Gereja
Authors: Bandhaso Silas
Published: June 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menemukan bagaimana pengelolaan yang dilakukan oleh Nehemia sebagai pemimpin sehingga mampu menyelesaikan pembangunan tembok Yerusalem. Kendatipun berbagai tantangan dihadapi selama pembangunan tembok Yerusalem tetapi pada akhirnya pembangunan tembok tersebut dapat diselesaikan dengan baik.  Metode yang digunakan adalah metode library Research atau metode penelitian kepustakaan.  Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengelolaan yang dilakukan oleh Nehemia sehingga mampu membangun kembali tembok Yerusalem dengan baik adalah pengelolaan sumber daya manusia, pengelolaan konflik, dan pengelolaan motivasi atau semangat.
Frequency Dependent Negative Dielectric Behavior in Parylene C Based Composite Films
Authors: Guduloglu Utku , Kurnaz Sedat , Seydioglu Turgay , Bekar Gizem , Ozturk Ozgur
Published: June 2024

Dielectric materials are an important research topic for many applications today. Polymers are among the prominent dielectrics due to their durability, high ionic conductivity and low dielectric losses. This study investigates the dielectric properties of Parylene C (PAC)-based composite films. Capacitance and dissipation factor values are measured. Dielectric permittivity and losses are calculated. Negative capacitance and negative dielectric constant are observed, and resonant frequency values are compared. Activated carbon doping significantly impacts the resonant frequencies of the films. Doped samples exhibit higher positive and negative resonant frequencies (2.2560 MHz and 2.2593 MHz) compared to undoped counterparts (2.1952 MHz and 2.2015 MHz). Polarization further increases resonant frequencies, alongside dielectric permittivity and dissipation factor with permittivity experiencing a more pronounced increase. Post-polarization, doped samples display resonant frequencies of 2.3727 MHz and 2.3761 MHz, while undoped samples reach 2.3658 MHz and 2.3727 MHz. A comprehensive analysis of impedance, resistance, and reactance values reveals insights into the composite film's behavior. Crucially, throughout the measurements, the composite films display a consistent inductive response at frequencies above their resonance frequencies. Understanding the mechanisms behind this inductive response could open up new possibilities for the use of these films in advanced electronic devices and circuits.
Diseño de Intervención Socioeducativa para Desarrollar Capacidades de Autocuidado en Estudiantes Universitarios
Authors: Rivas Espinosa Juan Gabriel , Gaona Rivera Angélica María
Published: June 2024

El presente trabajo plantea el objetivo de diseñar una intervención socioeducativa para el desarrollo de capacidades de autocuidado en estudiantes universitarios para la prevención, manejo y control de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles; desde la perspectiva sociocrítica, simulación e inteligencias múltiples. Asimismo, el de identificar el nivel de percepción de los estudiantes en el proceso del diseño de la intervención. Dicho planteamiento contempló a una muestra de 40 estudiantes del área de ciencias de la salud. Se realizó una cédula de validación basada en el modelo de Kirckpatrik para evaluar la percepción de los participantes en el diseño de la intervención. Como resultados la intervención socioeducativa quedó conformada por 6 estrategias didácticas con su documento descriptivo, como herramienta de planificación, de cada una de ellas describiendo: número de personas para la didáctica, contenido, objetivos, técnicas didácticas, implementación, recursos materiales, tiempo de realización y una evaluación. De forma general 71.2 % contestaron que la intervención Siempre estuvo bien diseñada, 24.7% Casi siempre, un 3.9 % Algunas veces, y 0.1% respondió Casi nunca y Nunca para ambas opciones. El proceso de evaluación permitió identificar aspectos de mejora en sus diferentes etapas de implementación a pesar de haber sido calificada positivamente por los participantes.
El Deber de la Víctima en la Mitigación del Daño a Partir de la Noción de Daño Antijurídico (1991 – 2020)
Authors: Murcia Londoño Yuly Yised , Rodríguez Agudelo Andrés Fernando
Published: June 2024

El presente trabajo resulta de la exploración del deber de la víctima en la mitigación del daño a partir de la noción de daño antijurídico. Lo anterior en el marco de la responsabilidad extracontractual del Estado y el análisis jurídico y normativo desde 1991 hasta el 2020. De esta manera, se plantean argumentos acerca del rol de las víctimas dentro del juicio de responsabilidad del Estado; se evalúa, en términos de la jurisprudencia, las acciones de las partes vinculadas, el principio de buena fe y los actos que disminuyen o aumentan el daño causado. Así, el ejercicio investigativo se organiza en cuatro secciones: estructura de la responsabilidad extracontractual del Estado, principio de la buena fe y su efecto en el deber de mitigación del daño, análisis jurisprudencial y, finalmente, se dan algunas conclusiones. Por lo tanto, este trabajo se enmarca en la labor juiciosa de búsqueda, lectura y construcción del corpus jurídico y se concatena con los objetivos misionales de la maestría de Derecho Administrativo: producción de conocimiento y construcción hermenéutica del campo.
Effectiveness of Ultrasound on Gait and Range of Motion among Athletes with Achilles Tendinitis – A Narrative Review
Authors: Gajendran Kiran , Manogaran Shakthi , Nedunchezhiyan Suriya , Ramalingam Vinodhkumar , Alagesan Jagatheesan , Sunganthirababu Prathap
Published: June 2024

Background: Achilles tendinitis is a common conditionamong sports players. It is caused by repetitive action and overuse of the Achilles tendon, with clinical characteristics such as inflammation, increased pain, improper gait, and decreased range of motion in the ankle. The objective of this study is to identify the potential effects of therapeutic ultrasound and range of motion in athletes with Achilles tendinitis.Method:This review includes studies obtained from Google Scholar, PubMed, Cochrane, and ResearchGate databases. Therapeutic ultrasound is specifically examined in all the studies included in the analysis of gait and the range of motion of the ankle. A systematic narrative review form is used to analyze the studies that meet the present study criteria. In total, five studies were included: one pilot study, one case study, three randomized control trials, one experimental study, and two longitudinal studies.Conclusion:From this review, we conclude that therapeutic ultrasound was found to be effective in improving the participants’gait and ankle range of motion following Achilles tendinitis.KeywordsAchilles tendon, Achilles tendinitis, athletes, gait pattern, ultrasound.IntroductionAchilles tendinitis is a prevalent condition observed in athletes who engage in activities such as running and jumping, including sports like football. This chronic degenerative issue has the potential to progress to tendon rupture, causing substantial morbidity and potentially terminating an athlete's career (He et al., 2016).Given its high occurrence rate and negative impact on performances, ultrasound is a frequently utilized modality in the treatment of tendinitis. It enhances microcirculation, promotes migration, and aids in the synthesis of collagen fibres within the Achilles tendon (Maffulli et al., 2004).
Analyzing Factors Influencing Inflation in Vietnam Using SVAR Model: A Case Study
Authors: Thi Lich Nghiem , Thi Huong Trinh , Thi Thu Thuy Nguyen , ThiNgan Doan , Khanh Linh Do , Thi Thuy Linh Nguyen
Published: June 2024

Vietnam's economy has experienced complicated and unpredictable inflationary periods such as 1986. Therefore, the research to forecast inflation is significant in both macro and micro aspects. It not only contributes to improving the efficiency ofpolicy administration, but it is also used towards the goal of macro stability, sustainability of economic growth, and improving the efficiency and competitiveness of enterprises and the economy. There are many quantitative studies on inflation forecasting in the world and Vietnam, notably using the SVAR multivariate models. This paper will use the SVAR model to analyze factors impacting inflation in Vietnam. Based on the data collected from 2016 to 2020, the results show that, in the short term, inflationis mainly affected by its fluctuations in the past, while the world oil price, exchange rate, and interest rate partly explain the volatility of inflation, but the contribution is tiny. On the other hand, in the long term, the influence of past inflation reduces over time, but it still explains the current fluctuation.
The Data Analysis on Business Communication and Entrepreneurial Competency in Influencing Business Performance
Authors: Hardianti Rida , Hayati Neneng , Suwandi Yudi Wahyudin , Sya’roni Deden Abdul Wahab , Yulianto Erwin
Published: June 2024

MSMEs (Micro, Small,and Medium Enterprises) have great potential in the local economy and can be a solution to reduce the unemployment rate by absorbing more workers. One business sector that has received great attention is the culinary sector. MSMEs in the culinary segment have great potential to contribute to the local and national economy.The unsatisfactory performance of MSMEs in Indonesia is caused by a lack of quality human resources (HR) or a lack of expertise in entrepreneurship. This can be seen from the lack of progress in the knowledge of MSME players in aspects of management, organization, information and communication technology, marketing, and other skills that are essential in running a business.This research aimsto obtain, know, study,and analyze the variables that will be mapped into the entrepreneurial model and their influence on businessperformance. The research method approach used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) which is carried out by identifying relevant research, assessing its quality, and scientifically summarizing the results of previous research.The results of research discussions found variables that would become entrepreneurial models in improving businessperformance. This research uses a human resource management approach, especiallyregarding factors that influence businessperformance. In this research, three variables were found to be used as research objects, namely two independent variablesand one dependent variable.The novelty of the resulting research is creating an entrepreneurship model consisting of communication and entrepreneurial competence and their influence on business performance.
Comparison of Recursive Feature Elimination and Boruta as Feature Selection in Greenhouse Gas Emission Data Classification
Authors: Febrian Riko , Yolanda Anne Mudya
Published: June 2024

Classification analysis is a supervised learning method that can be utilized to categorize levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Regular monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions is essential for relevant agencies to devise prevention and mitigation programs that address climate change. In classification analysis, enhancing model performance is correlated with the number of features or variables utilized, thus necessitating feature selection in its application. This study compares feature selection methods for classifying greenhouse gas emission levels, specifically wrapper feature selection, recursive feature elimination, and boruta. The Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithm is employed to evaluate classification performance, focusing on binary classification into "high" and "low" categories in this study. The results indicate that classification performance improves with feature selection and recursive feature elimination compared to scenarios without feature selection or with Borutafeature selection. By employing three out of the thirty-nine features, accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of 98.95%, 99%, and 97% were achieved, respectively.
Study on Image Background Removal using Deep Learning
Authors: Ahmed Fakruddin Ali , Rajinder Singh Harprith Kaur
Published: June 2024

Removing image backgrounds is a common job in image processing and computer vision. By isolating the main object from the back, background removal in photographs aims to make iteasier to examine or edit the image. There are numerous methods for removing the background from an image, including deep learning, color-based segmentation, and human selection.The U-Net architecture, one of the deep learning-based techniques, has demonstrated encouraging results in image segmentation tasks, including image background removal.A convolutional neural network created for biological image segmentation is known as the U-Net architecture. The design consists of an encoder network that stores the context and a decoder network that generates the segmentation map. The U-shape of the U-Net architecture enables it to record both the overall context and the local specifics of the image. For several picture segmentation tasks, including image background removal, U-Net architecture has undergone modification.The suggested method for removing image backgrounds using U-Net entails training a U-Net model on a dataset of pictures with and without background. Then, using the demonstrated methodology, the backdrop is removed from recent photographs. The suggested method differs from current approaches in various, including its high accuracy and capacity to handle complicated backgrounds. Computer vision, object identification, and photo manipulation arejust a few of the uses for the suggested method
Online Product Evaluation System Based on Ratings and Review
Authors: Kumar Reddy Thugu Rajesh , . Chitra , Periasamy Jeyarani
Published: June 2024

The decision-making process for product design and improvement is hindered by traditional user research methods due to the rapid updating pace, limited survey scopes, small sample sizes, and labor-intensive procedures. This study suggests a novel method for gathering valuable online evaluations from e-commerce platforms, develops a system for measuring the effectiveness of a product and suggests ways to improve a product using sentiment analysis and opinion mining of online reviews. The method's efficacy issupported by a sizable body of user reviews for smartphones, from which we can reliably estimate the product's unfavorablereview rate with only a 9.9% error using the assessment indication system. Afterconsidering the entire method in the case study, improvement strategies are suggested. The strategy is applicable for product evaluation
An Efficient Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT's) Based MEAN Stack Technology Applications
Authors: Waleed Rana , Ali Arshad , Tariq Samra , Mustafa Ghulam , Sarwar Hussnain , Saif Sadia , Zulfiqar Maham , Khan Hamayun , Uddin Irfan
Published: June 2024

This paper examines the components of the MEAN development stack integration with artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of things (IoTs), we see that we are a part of a society where technology has its roots in every aspect of life. No part of our daily life is not affected by the impact of technology. Such technology has now become an essential core part of our life that we use both consciously and unconsciously. Having such a technology assisting us in our daily needs has brought about extreme changes. People do need to depend on such technology to fulfill their smallest needs today. A greater means is using classified e-commerce stores or classified e-commerce websites for their specific needs. A very large number of people use such e-commerce classified websites daily to buy things like Mobile Phones, Clothing, Electronics Devices, and so on. Given the rising need for such a platform, we have created a platform for buying or selling cars, laptops, or mobile considered in the secondhand or used category with such functionality to provide relatively accurate market prices. Our platform is built with technologies including MongoDB, Angular framework, RxJS, NgRx, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ExpressJS, NodeJS, Python, Sci-Fi Kit Learn, DialogBox, Stripe APIs, Twilio, Rest APIs, Email Validator. The classified e-commerce website is completely responsive and easy to navigate through pages. An admin panel will manage all the registered users and processing. The website will have multiple pages for the users including Category, Price, FAQ, Contact Us, About Us, Signup/Sign in, Account, and Store. The website interface will change depending on whether the user is logged in or not. For customers, the website will have a search box implemented with NLP technology for customers to search out their exact needs effortlessly. The paper also describes an approach to establishing a secure mechanism for communicating with IoT devices, using pull-communications. Different types of services will be given to customers like smart inspection using AI and limited physical inspection. For premium users, a greater number of services are part of the package.
Consumer Perceptions and Willingness to Pay for Luxury Tourism in Pakistan's Northern Regions
Authors: Hasan Zaki , Mehmood Sumera , Bibi Munaza , Ali Raza , Zeerak Syeda , Murtaza Ghulam , Haseeb Abdul , Siddiqui Muhammad Tayyab
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to investigate the dynamics of Luxury Tourism in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. The selected tourist destinations were PC Bhurban, Luxus Hunza, and PC Malam Jabba. A questionnaire adapted from the previous studies was administered to the on-site tourists to reveal their perceptions, preferences, and behaviours concerning luxury tourism experiences. A sample size of 375 tourists was drawn via simple random sampling. Each participant was asked to complete a 25-item questionnaire. The researcher used SMART PLS 4.0 software to analyse the data using SEM with Partial Least Squares analysis. This research was conducted to find the relationship between self-congruity, destination brand quality, brand identification and factors associated with tourist satisfaction, and willingness to pay a premium price. By considering elements of previous studies and using sophisticated statistical tools, the current research contributed to the improvement of marketing policies and destination management policies of luxury tourism in Pakistan.
Effect of body image on sexual quality of life in married women with physical disabilities
Authors: Şanlı Mehmet Emin , Yıldırım Üşenmez Tülay
Published: June 2024

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of body image on the sexual quality of life in married women with physical disabilities.
Methods: The present study was carried out at the physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics of a state hospital in the southeast region of Türkiye between October and December 2022. The population of the cross-sectional study contains 106 married women with physical disabilities. Descriptive Features Form (DFF), Body Image Scale (BIS), and Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQLQ-F) were utilized to collect data.
Results: There was a positive and moderate correlation between BIS and SQLQ-F (r=0.632, p
The mediating role of social support in the relationship between care burden and sleep status of parents of children with cerebral palsy
Authors: Düken Mehmet Emin , Şahin Kadriye , Karataş Hülya
Published: June 2024

Aim: This study was conducted to examine the mediating role of social support in the relationship between the care burden of parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their sleep states.
Methods: This descriptive correlational study was conducted with the parents of children with CP who were hospitalized in the pediatric clinics of a university hospital and followed up in the pediatric outpatient clinics. The data were collected using the parent information form, Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Richards Campbell Sleep Scale.
Results: According to the results of the analysis, the care burden scores of the parents negatively predicted their sleep quality scores (β=-0.932; p
Reactivating the Oral Literary Cultural Tradition in the Rural Area 'Tembang Batanghari Sembilan' in South Sumatra Province, Indonesia: Current Situation and Initiatives
Authors: . Yunindyawati , Lidya Eva , Azni Ulfa Sevia
Published: June 2024

Tembang Batanghari Sembilan (TBS) is a cultural heritage that possesses a wealth of traditional values and unique art, although it confronts significant obstacles stemming from a dearth of interest among the succeeding generation. This research examines the history and conditions of the Batanghari Sembilan Tembang Tradition today and the cultural re-actualization activities carried out by many players, such as artists, cultural organizations, local communities, and local governments. This study also employed a sociological methodology known as socio-cultural evolution, which is utilized to examine cultural transformations and adjustments that arise in response to the demands of contemporary society. The ramifications of creative actualization extend beyond the preservation of cultural history, encompassing endeavors to bolster local identity, foster a sense of unity, and enhance the social fabric of the community. This research offers a thorough depiction of the cultural dynamics of Tembang Batanghari Sembilan. It offers an essential understanding of the endeavors to conserve and revive the advancement of traditional culture in the modern day.
Training Courses and Their Role in The Professional Development of Teachers
Authors: Hamadat Mohammad Hasan , Murtada Mariam Ayed , Al-Momani Manal Abdul Karim , Alazeez Amjed Mohammad Alabd , Al-Momani Mohammad Omar
Published: June 2024

The study aimed to identify the role of training courses in the professional development of teachers from secondary school principals’ viewpoints in Jordan. The researchers used a descriptive-analytical approach. The study population comprised all the principals of public, private, and United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) schools in Jordan. They were (7434) male and female principals from (14) directorates of education. The researchers selected a random sample of (743) male and female principals, including (333) males and (410) females. The researchers used a questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. The questionnaire comprised (28) items and three domains in which validity and reliability were confirmed. The study results showed that the role of training courses in developing teachers professionally in Jordan got an average degree. Also, they showed that there were no statistically significant differences at the significance level (α ≥ 0.05) in the estimates of the study respondents. These differences were due to gender, educational qualification, years of experience, and training courses variables in all domains. The study recommends that training courses should be given more attention due to the great role they play in developing teachers professionally.
Effectiveness of the Production-oriented Approach on Improving EFL Learners’ Talk-as-Transaction Skills
Authors: Lu Juanhong , Arumugam Nalini , Tian Xibo
Published: June 2024

Talk-as-Transaction is a major type of speaking skills. This pretest-posttest quasi-experimental study attempted to investigate the teaching effectiveness of the Production-oriented Approach (POA) on improving EFL learners’ Talk-as-Transaction skills. Comparisons of the experimental and control groups’ pre- and post-test scores revealed: (1) the experimental and control groups did not significantly differ from each other in terms of pre-test complexity, accuracy, fluency, content scores; (2) significant differences were found between the experimental and control groups’ post-test complexity, accuracy, and content scores; (3) the experimental group has significantly improved the complexity, accuracy, fluency, and content on the post-test than on the pre-test. Different effect sizes of the POA on different aspects of Talk-as-Transaction skills were also revealed. The results indicated the POA has the potential to solve the accuracy problem in teaching Talk-as-Transaction and to substantially enhance EFL learners’ Talk-as-Transaction skills by promoting the content and complexity of their oral production.
Phenomenological Study of Factors Causing Parental Participation in Student Education at SMP Negeri 1 Gianyar, Gianyar Regency, Bali Province
Authors: Wulandar Ni Made Irma , Agung Anak Agung Gede , Suharta I Gusti Putu , Werang Basilius Redan
Published: June 2024

Efforts to improve and enhance access to quality education for all Indonesian children will not achieve optimal results without the support of parental involvement. In the education system, parents play a crucial role in their children's academic and non-academic achievements, as they are the primary figures responsible for guiding and supporting their children's growth and development, shaping their mindset, motivation, and learning attitudes, and creating a supportive environment to motivate them. This research aims to describe the factors that cause active parental involvement in their children's education using a qualitative research approach with a phenomenological study approach. Based on analytical research conducted at SMPN 1 Gianyar, a favorite school representing diverse parents, it was found that the factors contributing to parental participation and active involvement are awareness openness school concerns involvement in social organizations.
Economic and Legal Regulation of the Use of Technologies Based on Artificial Intelligence in the Context of Distance Learning and Awareness Raising
Authors: Gubarev Ruslan , Biletska Halyna , Mironova Nataliia , Kazanishena Natalia , Skrypnyk Serhii
Published: June 2024

The purpose of the article is to highlight key aspects of improving the economic and legal regulation of the use of technologies based on artificial intelligence in distance education. The object of the study is the economic and legal regulation of the use of technologies based on artificial intelligence in distance education. The scientific task is to present a methodological approach to improving the economic and legal regulation of the use of technologies based on artificial intelligence in distance education. The research methodology involves the use of the IDEF0 methodology. As a result, a functional model is presented for improving the economic and legal regulation of the use of technologies based on artificial intelligence in distance education. Innovation in the presented blocks of the IDEF0 model improves the economic and legal regulation of the use of technologies based on artificial intelligence in distance education. Prospects for further research involve taking into account socio-psychological aspects too.
Students' Spiritual Well-being Landscape: Insights from Indonesian Islamic Universities
Authors: Rozikan Muhamad , Wibowo Mungin Eddy , Purwanto Edy , . Mulawarman , Saputra Nanda
Published: June 2024

Introduction: The rising prevalence of mental health concerns among students in Indonesian higher education necessitates thorough exploration. This study systematically investigates the intricate landscape of spiritual well-being among Indonesian students within Islamic universities. Methodology: Employing a rigorous mixed-methods approach, a survey covering 1547 students aged 18-22, consisting of 26.8% males and 73.2% females across 30 Indonesian Islamic universities was conducted, from Jawa (58.1%), Kalimantan (9.5%), Papua (4.5%), Sulawesi (7.8%), Sumatera (20.1%). This study systematically investigates the intricate landscape of spiritual well-being among Indonesian students within Islamic universities. Guided by Fisher's four-domain theory—personal, communal, environmental, and transcendental—the survey served as the analytical framework. Results: Survey outcomes reveal nuanced levels of spiritual well-being: very low (0.0%), low (42.3%), moderate (57.1%), high (0.6%), and very high (0.0%). The survey results highlight a diverse spectrum of spiritual well-being levels among students, with a significant portion falling into the low to moderate range. This indicates a clear imperative for interventions aimed at enhancing spiritual well-being among this demographic. In-depth interviews with 30 academics from 30 Islamic universities illuminate the repercussions of low spiritual well-being, impacting various dimensions of students' lives. Interview findings discern three distinctive counseling approaches: modern (reality, behavior, and REBT), post-modern (SFBC), and religious counseling (fill ard kholifah counseling). However, these approaches are underutilized, resulting in suboptimal provision of counseling services. The findings recommend each institution focus on crafting an Islamic counseling model to mitigate the prevalence of mental health concerns and significantly enhance students' spiritual well-being, aligning with the distinct characteristics of those studied in Islamic universities in Indonesia.
Public Private Partnership in Management Drinking Water Supply System: Disruption Innovation Perspective
Authors: Hertati Diana , Rachman Marjoni
Published: June 2024

Indonesia is ranked sixth in the world regarding water resource reserves, with around 3,900 billion cubic meters or 6 percent of the world's total water reserves. However, the water source supplied is not functioning properly. Public-private partnership innovation through four East Java Regency/City Regional Drinking Water Companies (PDAM) with the Umbulan Drinking Water Supply System (SPAM) is a solution to overcome water limitations. This research examined the role of Public-Private Partnerships from the perspective of disruptive innovation, a new collaborative form in Indonesia. This type of qualitative descriptive research involves community members and informants from government organizations related to PT Meta Adhya Tirta Umbulan. Research findings showed that Umbulan SPAM, as a new technological innovation used by local drinking water companies, had not provided meaningful results because the quality of human resources still needs to be improved. They had still not been able to adopt innovations that were implemented based on the amount of water wasted and the purpose of its distribution, and the company operates by its values to achieve its vision and goals and consistently complied with applicable regulations and standard operating procedures (SOP) to maintain appropriate standards. In the face of various difficulties, change is inevitable. As a collaborative tool, public-private partnerships are a byproduct of transformation. The capacity to survive in today's technologically transformed environment is essential for survival and adapting to change.
Implementation of Public Policy for Expanding Access to Basic Education as an effort to Increase School Enrollment Rates
Authors: Adiwidjaja Ignatius , Gani A. Juli Andi , Rozikin Mochammad , . Sujarwoto , Suprojo Agung
Published: June 2024

This research is intended to capture the meaning behind the phenomena that exist at the research location. In relation to the policy of expanding access to basic education in an effort to increase school participation rates, participation is the main element so that the school dropout rate can be reduced. The problem of educational equality is at least caused by various elements such as. Economic factors differences in socio-economic levels of society Differences in educational facilities The cost of entering school is quite high , due to cultural factors, environmental and geographical factors. Educational development is a process of overhauling civilization, structural overhaul of administrative sub-systems relating to educational processing and operational sub-systems relating to educational management and implementation of teaching and learning activities in each educational unit in order to achieve levels of participation, efficiency, effectiveness, and the relevance of education (Prasodjo, 2016).The approach to this research uses a qualitative descriptive approach while the determination of informants in this research was purposive sampling using criteria base selection. Result and discussion: Fundamental problem in Nangapanda District is the economic problem which makes many children unable to continue their education. That people with farming backgrounds whose farming patterns still use traditional or conventional farming systems. Researcher findings related with problem low APS has an impact on not achieving Compulsory Education.
COVID-19 NEDENİYLE YAŞANAN İŞ GÜCÜ KAYIPLARININ BELİRLENMESİ: DEVLET HASTANESİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Kaya Ayten , Kılıç Münevver , Koçak Hüseyin
Published: June 2024

COVID-19 pandemisi sadece sağlık çalışanlarının sağlıklarını etkilememiş, aynı zamanda sağlık kurumlarında iş gücü kaybı maliyetlerinin artmasına da yol açmıştır. Bu çalışmada bir devlet hastanesinde 2020 ve 2021 yıllarında pandemi nedeniyle yaşanan iş devamsızlığına bağlı devamsızlık maliyetlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma retrospektif-kesitsel olarak yürütülmüştür. Veriler, hastanenin çalışan güvenliği birimi tarafından tutulan raporlardan ve hastanenin maaş hesaplarının yapıldığı mutemetlik biriminden alınmıştır. COVID-19 nedeniyle iş devamsızlığında bulunan çalışanların günlük ücretleri belirlendikten sonra devamsızlık yapılan gün sayısı ile çarpılarak maliyet kaybı bulunmuştur. Sonrasında bu kayıplar dolar bazında hesaplanmıştır. Çalışmada 659 hastane çalışanının, COVID-19 sebebi ile toplamda 6744 gün devamsızlık yaptığı tespit edilmiştir. En çok iş gücü devamsızlığın da bulunan meslek grubunun %38,5 oranla hemşireler olduğu görülmüştür. İş gücü devamsızlığında bulunan hastane çalışanlarının %20,1’inin COVID-19 test sonuçlarının negatif olduğu görülmüştür. İş devamsızlıkları %32 oranında kliniklerde, %12,4’ü acil birimlerinde, %9,7’si yoğun bakım ünitelerinde gerçekleşmiştir. Çalışanların, %13,9’ u hastane ortamından enfekte olurken, %45,8’inin ailesinden enfekte olduğu tespit edilmiştir. 2020 ve 2021 yılında iş gücü maliyet kayıpları sırası ile, 65,119.33 ve 58,394.04 dolar olarak belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, hastalık nedeniyle hesaplanan iş gücü maliyetleri 128.000 dolar bulunurken temas nedeniyle izolasyonlara bağlı kayıplar 36,920 dolar olarak tespit edilmiştir.
SAĞLIK ŞİRKETLERİNDE ÇALIŞMA SERMAYESİ ETKİNLİĞİNİN İNDEKS YÖNTEMİYLE ANALİZİ: BORSA İSTANBUL ÜZERİNDE BİR UYGULAMA
Authors: Karadeniz Erdinç , İskenderoğlu Ömer
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı Türk sağlık şirketlerinde çalışma sermayesi etkinlik düzeyini analiz etmektir. Bu amaçla 2019-2022 yıllarında Borsa İstanbul İnsan Sağlığı ve Sosyal Hizmetler Sektöründe pay senetleri işlem gören dört şirketin finansal tabloları üzerinde çalışma sermayesi etkinlik indeksi yöntemiyle ölçüm gerçekleştirilmiştir. Analiz sürecinde şirketlerin çalışma sermayesine ait kullanım, performans ve etkinlik indeksleri hesaplanmış ve yıllar itibariyle karşılaştırmalı olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca indeks değerlerinin tanımlayıcı istatistik değerleri hesaplanarak şirketlerin çalışma sermayesini hem bütün ve alt kalemler itibariyle ayrı ayrı hem de her ikisini de göz önünde bulundurarak etkin yönetip yönetmedikleri karşılaştırılmıştır. Analiz sonucunda kullanım indeksi değerlerinin 1’in üstünde gerçekleşen yıl sayısı açısından Borsa İstanbul’da işlem gören şirketlerin genel olarak benzer performansı gösterdiği, performans ve etkinlik indeksi değerleri açısından ise sağlık şirketlerinin dalgalı bir performans gösterdikleri saptanmıştır. Yine bir şirket dışında diğer şirketlerin çalışma sermayesi yönetimlerinin Covid-19 salgınından olumsuz etkilenmediği belirlenmiştir. Araştırmada tanımlayıcı istatistik değerleri ve etkin yıl sayısı bağlamında da en başarılı şirketin D (TNZTP) şirketi, en başarısız şirketin ise C (EGEPO) şirketi olduğu belirlenmiştir. İndeks değerlerinin standart sapma değerleri açısından Borsa İstanbul’da işlem gören sağlık şirketlerinde D (TNZTP) ve C (EGEPO) şirketlerinin standart sapma değerlerinin en yüksek düzeyde gerçekleştiği saptanmıştır.
SAĞLIK SİSTEMLERİ ETKİNLİĞİNİN İKİ AŞAMALI DİNAMİK VZA YAKLAŞIMI İLE DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: Şener Mehmet , Yiğit Vahit
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı, sağlık sistemleri etkinliğini Dinamik VZA yöntemiyle ölçmektir. Araştırmanın diğer amacı ise etkinliğe etki eden açıklayıcı ve çevresel faktörleri tespit etmektir. Araştırmada sağlık sistemlerinin teknik etkinlik skorları Dinamik VZA yöntemi kullanılarak elde edilmiştir. Etkinliğe etki eden faktörlerin tespiti için Tobit regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma evreni, Dünya Sağlık Örgütü’ne üye 194 ülke oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada örneklem seçilmemiş, evrenin tamamına ulaşılması hedeflenmiştir. Ancak seçilen değişkenlere ait bazı verilere ulaşılamadığı için 16 ülke kapsam dışına çıkartılmıştır. Geriye kalan 178 ülke analize dâhil edilmiştir. Araştırmada homojen karar verme birimleri (KVB) oluşturmak için analize dâhil edilen ülkeler kişi başına düşen milli gelir hesaplaması dikkate alınarak Dünya Bankası’nın yaptığı gruplandırmaya göre sınıflandırılmıştır. Dinamik VZA bulgularına göre, girdi yönelimli sabit getiri ve girdi yönelimli değişken getiri modeli genel etkinlik skoru ortalaması sırasıyla üst gelirli ülkelerde 0,8865 ve 0,9160; üst-orta gelirli ülkelerde 0,8342 ve 0,8990 ve alt-orta gelirli ülkelerde 0,8503 ve 0,9492 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Tobit regresyon analizi bulgularına göre, sağlık hizmetlerine erişim endeksi ve insani gelişmiş endeksinin sağlık sistemi etkinlik performansını olumlu yönde etkilediği; sosyo-demografik endeks, alkol tüketimi, tütün kullanımı ve bebek ölüm hızının sağlık sistemi etkinlik performansı üzerinde olumsuz bir etkisi olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Dinamik VZA sonucunda, üst gelirli ülkelerin etkinlik performansları göreceli olarak daha yüksek çıkmıştır. Sağlık sistemleri etkinliğinin arttırılması için sağlık hizmetlerine erişimin arttırılması, sağlığı etkileyen risk faktörlerinin azaltılması oldukça önemlidir.
The Impact of Aging on the Human Skeletal System
Authors: Syed Asadullah Arslan  , Sahar Ijaz  , Ibrahim Mohammed  , Amir Jameel  , Sehar Fatima  , Parvin Akbarov Alakbar  , Kashif Ali Sultan
Published: June 2024

Background: Aging significantly affects the human skeletal system, leading to a decline in bone mass, density, and functionality. Conditions such as osteoporosis and arthritis become more prevalent, impacting the quality of life in older adults. This study aimed to investigate the impact of aging on the skeletal system, focusing on bone health, lifestyle factors, and medical interventions.
Objective: The objective of this research was to examine the prevalence of bone-related conditions, lifestyle habits, and the effectiveness of current medical interventions in mitigating the effects of aging on the skeletal system.
Methods: The study was conducted at the Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences, Pakistan. A total of 47 participants, aged 20 to 84 years, were included. Data were collected through comprehensive questionnaires covering medical history, lifestyle habits, current medications, and menopausal status for female participants. Bone health was assessed through self-reported incidence of bone pain, fractures, and mobility issues, supplemented by medical records and imaging data. Logistic regression analysis was performed using SPSS version 25 to identify associations between bone pain and variables such as fractures, mobility issues, and supplement use.
Results: The study included 47 participants with a mean age of 52.47 years. The prevalence of osteoporosis was 55.3%, arthritis 57.4%, hyperthyroidism 38.3%, hypothyroidism 44.7%, diabetes 51.1%, and cardiovascular disease 59.6%. Smoking and alcohol consumption were reported by 55.3% and 59.6% of participants, respectively. Physical activity levels varied, with 29.8% being super active and 19.1% sedentary. The mean number of medications taken was 2.55. Bone pain was reported by 38.3% of participants, fractures by 46.8%, and mobility issues by 48.9%. Logistic regression indicated possible associations between bone pain and fractures (p=0.172) and mobility issues (p=0.153), while calcium or vitamin D supplements were not significantly associated with bone pain (p=0.823).
Conclusion: The study highlighted the significant impact of aging on the skeletal system, with high prevalence rates of osteoporosis, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and physical activity levels also played crucial roles. Fractures and mobility issues were identified as potential risk factors for bone pain. These findings underscore the need for comprehensive healthcare strategies addressing medical and lifestyle factors to mitigate the effects of aging on the skeletal system and improve the quality of life for older adults.
Keywords: Aging, Skeletal System, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Bone Health, Lifestyle Factors, Medical Interventions, Bone Pain, Fractures, Mobility Issues, Calcium Supplements, Vitamin D Supplements, SPSS Analysis, Geriatric Health, Preventive Healthcare.