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Factors of Positive Leadership Affecting Optimistic Attitude toward Self-Efficacy in Clinic Staff in Universities
Authors: Chen Kuan‑Hung , Liao Ji-Lian , Wen Hui-Ying , Gong Yi-Ting
Published: January 2025

Nursing department workers are the largest group in a school clinic. They are also the most important of the human resources. The emotional burden of witnessing the stages of life is accompanied by the heavy work that creates an extremely high level of pressure. This is also an obstacle to a good doctor-patient relationship. Therefore, it emerges as an important research topic that can help to improve the situation as well as promote psychological health and self-efficacy of the school clinic staff. In order to fill in this research gap, school clinic staff of universities in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region were selected as the research participants. A total of 450 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the potential respondents. After removing the invalid and incomplete ones, 364 valid copies were retrieved, with a retrieval rate of 81%. The collected data were tested using Amos to understand the relationships among positive leadership, optimistic attitude, and self-efficacy. As a result of the analyses, it was found out that when they have a positive attitude, leaders of the clinic staff in universities can improve the attachment and self-confidence of the school clinic staff. This encourages them to have a higher level of willingness to contribute to the development of the institution. Another finding of the study was that a university leader should adopt a hands-on, positive paradigm to enable continuous development and create a positive working environment. Finally, it was found out that if a university leader builds a positive energy network, he can improve the coherence among the staff and encourage them to be willing to contribute by modelling other workers. According to the results, it is expected that this study will help clinic staff to generate optimistic attitude which promotes self-efficacy.
Examining Transformational Leadership: A Thematic and Bibliometric Literature Review
Authors: Vo Thi Ngoc Thuy , Ho Truc Vi , Phan Trong Nhan
Published: January 2025

In the current era of digitalization, companies across all sectors are undergoing swift and significant transformations. Transformational leadership is receiving increased scholarly attention due to its distinct traits that differentiate it from conventional leadership methods. This study aims to assess the efficacy and theoretical underpinnings of transformative leadership. In order to accomplish this objective, the present study undertakes a thorough and methodical examination of 3195 scientific articles pertaining to transformative leadership. This inquiry employs the SPAR-4-SLR procedure and utilizes several bibliometric analytic methods such as performance analysis and science mapping. The study incorporates many approaches such as content analysis, keyword co-occurrence analysis, and bibliographic coupling. This study provides an analysis of performance measures, such as publishing and citation patterns, notable publications and authors, and the prevailing concepts and subjects within the intellectual framework of the area. Additionally, the study offers recommendations for future research in this area. Hence, there is a need for research on the concept of "green intellectual capital". Additionally, it can be worth contemplating a particular domain that holds the possibility for transformative leadership.
Does Uncertainty Drive Herding Behavior in Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Windijarto Windijarto , Komalasari Puput Tri
Published: January 2025

Herding behavior increases along with market risk, corporate uncertainty aggregate uncertainty. This research aims to investigate herding behavior in the Indonesian capital market by considering conditions of uncertainty. There are two uncertainty indicators used in this research, namely stock market volatility and COVID-19. By using daily data from companies listed on the LQ45 index, the research found that herding behavior was not detected when using the basic herding model, but when entering transaction volume variables and lagged dependent variables, we found that there was herding behavior during the 2017-2023 period. Furthermore, by including uncertainty variables, our research found an asymmetry of herding behavior: investors tend to herd when the market experiences high volatility and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outside of these two periods, we found no empirical evidence of herding behavior in Indonesia. These results strengthen the theoretical framework that high uncertainty triggers herding behavior.
The Synergy of Content Marketing and Social Media: Effect of Consumer Purchase Decision in e-Commerce
Authors: Fitriani Nani , Sampurna Lidi Asri
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the influence of social media use, digital content quality, content marketing strategies, and promotions on purchase decisions on Blibli.com sites. The research method used is quantitative descriptive with data collection using questionnaires. The variables studied include social media, content quality, marketing strategies, promotions, and purchase decisions. This study shows that the use of social media, content quality, marketing strategies, and promotions have a positive effect on purchasing decisions in Blibli.com, with these variables able to influence purchasing decisions by 85.1%. The results of multiple linear regression analysis show that the regression model used in this study is valid and reliable. This study provides recommendations to increase consumer confidence in online shopping in Blibli.com, as well as highlighting the importance of evaluating website quality, digital content, and promotional strategies in influencing consumer purchase decisions in e-commerce.
Market Value Creation Based on Lifestyle and Social Class in Consumer Behaviour in Traditional Markets in Bali
Authors: Krismawintari Ni Putu Dyah , Utama I Gusti Bagus Rai
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine the market value creation based on lifestyle and social class in bali traditional market consumer behavior. The Consumer behavior and lifestyle research is accomplished through Data analysis that employs descriptive and interpretative qualitative methods. Descriptive was accomplished by categorizing the data into topics using the appropriate terminology. The variables' themes are described in relation to the theoretical framework and previous studies. The connections between these variables are the findings of this article. These meanings are representative of the article's findings in regards to the relationships between variables. The increasingly quiet traditional markets are attributed to lifestyle changes that are practical and fulfilling, modern markets offer a variety of goods and a modern lifestyle, they are also more profitable. As previously mentioned, traditional consumers are typically from the lower middle class, while modern consumers are from the upper middle class who have a higher capacity to purchase. Lifestyle investigations discuss the common practice of everyday activities, the value of attitudes, the way they become singular individuals, as well as the way they reflect experiences.
How Do the Fashion Industries Make the Supply Chain Design Strategy? A Case Study in Bandung
Authors: Bestari Nastiti Liring , Fitriani Katlea
Published: January 2025

The fashion industry in Bandung cannot be separated from various risks that will disrupt its supply chain. For the supply chain to endure risks, the fashion industry should develop a Supply Chain Design Strategy (SC Design Strategy) so that the supply chain is resilient to possible risks. SC Design Strategyis the ability to recover from disruptions by developing responsive capabilities, through redundancy and flexibility. So, this research aims to find out what form of SC Design Strategyis currently being implemented by fashion industry entrepreneurs in Bandung so that it can be used to create approaches towards resiliency. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation and interviews with company owners, managers, and employees of the enterprises. Data analysis uses a scoring rubric technique to measure the company's condition. Based on the results, the sourcing strategy dimension is the dimension that is most widely applied by ten fashion industry business actors in Bandung. Business actors said that they implemented strict supplier selection indicators to produce good quality products from suitable raw materials. Few business actors implemented global sourcing indicators, especially about supplying raw materials from abroad.  In the redundant strategy dimension, most business actors use multi-sourcing indicators, namely alternative strategies for more than one supplier. For the flexible strategy dimension, several business actors use flexible transportation indicators to minimize transportation risks. Most business actors do not apply factory redesign indicators because most of them do not have their factories, so it will be hard to change the production system.
Profile of Layer Farmers in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
Authors: Akbar Muhammad Alwi , Asnawi Aslina
Published: January 2025

The study aims to analyze the profile of poultry breeders in South Sulawesi with a focus on age, education, gender, business scale, breeding age, and annual income. The data was obtained from a survey of poultry farmers in eight districts in South Sulawesi, including Maros, Gowa, Sidrap, Pinrang, Enrekang, Takalar, Bone, and Pangkep. The results show that the majority of farmers are in the age range of 41–50 years with an average education at the high school level, and they are mostly male. Farming enterprises are dominated by small scales, with most farmers having 1–10 years of experience. Annual income varies, with most income exceeding IDR 100 million, These findings indicate that additional support in the form of training, dissemination, and access to financial services is urgently needed to increase the productivity and well-being of farmers, especially for those with small and medium-sized enterprises.
Analysis Using Internal Factor Evaluation Matrix Case Study at Nat Café & Resto, Bekasi
Authors: Prabawanti Benedicta Evienia , Theresia Bintang
Published: January 2025

Central  Statistics  Agency,  Bekasi experienced a population growth rate of 0.91% in 2022, reaching 2,590.3 thousand people—a significant increase from the  0.65%  recorded in  2020.  Research indicates a significant correlation between population growth and economic development (Yunianto, 2021). This is supported by data from the West Java Tourism and Culture Office, revealing Bekasi as the city with the highest number of restaurants,  eateries,  and cafes in  West  Java,  totaling  2,752  establishments in 2021, marking a nearly 1,000% growth from 2018 to 2021. The surge in population has stimulated economic growth, particularly in the food and beverage sector, resulting in the emergence of new businesses. However, the intensified competition poses challenges for industry players.  This study focuses on  Nat  Café  &  Resto,  a business operating for over a  year in  Bekasi.  The owner recognizes the necessity of evaluating internal factors to understand current strengths and weaknesses.  This research aims to identify and assess the impact of internal factors on  Nat  Café  &  Resto's performance.  Through interviews and customer satisfaction surveys, key strengths and weaknesses were identified—the paired comparison method weighted factors to create an Internal Factor  Evaluation  (IFE)  matrix.  The total  IFE  score for  Nat  Café  &  Resto was  2.684,  indicating a relatively robust internal performance. The most influential strengths include offering non-halal dishes with authentic flavors,  while the primary weakness revolves around the limited availability of live music,  especially on weekends.  This research provides valuable insights to help  Nat  Café  &  Resto enhance its strengths,  address weaknesses, and navigate the competitive landscape of the food and beverage industry.
An Empirical Study on Students’ Perceptions and Academic Outcomes of Discipline
Authors: Chiu Pit Ho Patrio , Im Siu Wo Tarloff , Liu Dennis Y W
Published: January 2025

This research explores undergraduate students' perceptions of their learning experiences and academic outcomes in two prevalent types of first-year courses - discipline-based and interdisciplinary courses – found in many university curricula. Discipline-based courses focus on specific subject knowledge, whereas interdisciplinary courses address issues across multiple academic fields. First-year students are often required to complete several courses from different academic departments with the aim of broadening their knowledge and exposing them to various disciplines, laying down a strong intellectual foundation for their academic growth. To gain a deeper understanding of students’ perceptions of the two types of courses, a large-scale quantitative survey was conducted in one academic year, gathering data on student learning experiences from 128 courses of a General Education programme, which is a common curriculum for all undergraduate students. An empirical analysis was performed on the 7,488 data collected, focusing on five learning aspects: course design, encouragement to be creative/innovative, encouragement to think critically, course difficulty, and overall learning experience. The independent t-test results suggested that students perceived discipline-based courses to provide marginally superior learning experiences in four out of the five aspects. However, these courses were also considered as significantly more difficult than interdisciplinary ones. Conversely, statistical analysis indicated that there was no disparity in academic performance between the two types of courses. We suggest proper academic advising to rectify students’ misconceptions about these courses. The results of this work provide data-driven insights for university administrators to manage the curriculum and student satisfaction better.
The Impact of Brand Experience, Communication, and Attachment in Enhancing Brand Consciousness: A Conceptual Study of Airline Industry
Authors: Raza Hassan , Ali Jati Kasuma , Gregory Margaret Lucy
Published: January 2025

This conceptual study investigates the relationships between brand experience, brand communication, brand attachment, brand knowledge, and brand consciousness within the airline industry. Drawing from recent literature, the study proposed a framework wherein brand knowledge mediates the effects of brand experience, communication, and attachment on brand consciousness. The theoretical model posits that positive brand experiences, effective communication strategies, and strong brand attachments significantly enhance consumers’ brand knowledge, which subsequently increases brand consciousness—a critical factor in consumer decision-making and brand loyalty. The proposed relationships were analyzed using a structural equation modeling approach, which demonstrated strong reliability, validity, and model fit indices, confirming the robustness of the conceptual framework. Findings suggest that brand knowledge serves as a vital mediator, channelling the influence of brand experiences and attachments into heightened consumer awareness and preference. The study contributes to brand management literature by offering insights on fostering brand consciousness through strategic experience, communication, and attachment initiatives, especially relevant for competitive and consumer-oriented sectors like aviation. Limitations are acknowledged, and future empirical studies are recommended to further validate and extend the framework in diverse industries.
Evaluation of Beekeeping and Financial Benefits of Modern Beehive Adoption in Kitui County, Kenya
Authors: Kiingwa Kiiti M. , Philomena Muiruri , Khaemba Protas Fwamba.
Published: January 2025

Beekeeping has developed into a multimillion export earning activity in countries like China and USA. These countries have embraced modern apiculture where beekeepers use modern beehives. The adoption of modern beehives is still a new idea in Kenya as most beekeepers use traditional log hives leading to low economic benefits from the beekeeping sub-sector. Traditional beehives produce low amounts of honey that is of low quality. Kitui county is within the arid and semi-arid climatic region in Kenya where the regular crop husbandry agriculture fails most of the seasons. Apiculture has been proved to offer substantive livelihood diversification strategy in such places. However, most of the beekeepers in the region continue to use traditional hives resulting to little economic benefits. This study sought to evaluate the performance of beekeeping and the financial benefits of using modern beehives in Mwingi Central Sub-County of Kitui County, Kenya. The study objectives were; (i) to investigate bee farming (apiculture) in Mwingi Central Sub-County (ii) to evaluate the financial benefits of adopting modern bee farming in the study area. Data was mainly collected through administering questionnaires to 110 sampled beekeepers from Mwingi Central. The collected data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25. The results proved that traditional log hives were the most common bee hives used in the area with quite few modern hives (langstroth hives) in use. Low honey bee occupation rate was observed in the log hives. Income from beekeeping was consequently low. The partial budgeting technique proved that adopting modern bee hives bring more financial benefits compared to use of log hives. The study recommends among other things; the county government should partner with non-governmental organizations to facilitate more adoption of modern bee hives by giving loans and donations and that there should be more training on modern apiculture to the beekeepers in the study area.
A Literature Review on the Influence of LGBTQ Films on University Students’ Attitudes toward Gender Diversity across Cultures
Authors: Yuan Gao
Published: January 2025

This literature review explores the influence of LGBTQ-themed films on university students’ attitudes toward gender diversity, focusing on their cross-cultural adaptability and educational potential. The primary objective is to synthesize existing research from media studies, sociology, and education to understand how LGBTQ films shape perceptions of gender diversity and foster inclusivity among young audiences.

The study employs a comprehensive review methodology to analyze key factors such as narrative strategies, emotional resonance, and cultural contexts that mediate the effects of LGBTQ films on attitudes. Demographic variables, including gender, academic discipline, and upbringing, are examined for their role in shaping individual responses. Additionally, the review considers the accessibility of LGBTQ films through informal channels, particularly in culturally conservative settings like China, where regulatory barriers often restrict mainstream representation.

Findings indicate that positive portrayals in LGBTQ films reduce stereotypes, encourage empathy, and promote acceptance of gender diversity. These effects are more pronounced in societies with progressive social norms but are increasingly evident in restrictive cultural environments where younger audiences gain exposure through online platforms. The review also identifies a gap in longitudinal studies exploring the durability of these attitudinal shifts and their potential to influence behavior over time.

The study concludes by emphasizing the need for further research into the long-term effects of LGBTQ films and their integration into educational frameworks. By addressing these gaps, future studies can enhance understanding of how media fosters gender inclusivity and support the development of practical strategies for leveraging LGBTQ narratives in education and policy-making.
Exploring the Impacts of Work-related Stress on Master’s Project and Completion Rates among Post Graduate Working Learners
Authors: Aziz Fathin Fakhriah Abdul , Gheda Mariatul Liza Meor , Hamid Suhaila Abdul , Nusran Nurul Fizah Mohamad
Published: January 2025

The dual demands of professional and academic responsibilities often create stress that hinders progress on master’s projects, leading to delays, reduced motivation, and other challenges. This research examines the challenges faced by postgraduate working learners in managing work-related stress while completing their master’s project; and aims to identify effective strategies and institutional support mechanisms that enhance stress management and improve project completion success rates. A qualitative approach was employed, involving in-depth interviews with 16 postgraduate learners conducted via Google Forms to capture detailed insights into their experiences and coping mechanisms. Participants identified key stressors such as time management difficulties, professional responsibilities interfering with project tasks, and the mental and physical strain caused by overlapping commitments. These factors were found to disrupt project focus and hinder progress. Despite these challenges, respondents displayed resilience by implementing strategies such as task prioritisation, collaboration with colleagues and supervisors, and seeking support from their institutions. Many noted that institutional interventions, such as tailored workshops, flexible policies, and enhanced supervisor guidance, were instrumental in alleviating stress and sustaining their progress. The findings underscore the importance of creating structured and empathetic support systems for postgraduate working learners, highlighting the need for institutions to address their unique challenges. This research contributes valuable insights into the experiences of postgraduate working learners, offering practical recommendations for educators and policymakers. By addressing these factors, institutions can improve the learning environment, enhance the success rates of master’s project completion, and support the overall well-being of working postgraduate learners. This study also opens avenues for future research to explore interventions across diverse academic settings.
POTENSI PEMANFAATAN GAS SUAR BAKAR MENJADI LPG: MENGURANGI IMPOR LPG INDONESIA
Authors: Gabenta Peterson Tampubolon Reuben , Rosiyanti Dian , Fairuz Zaemi Fiqya , Cahya Rohmana Rian
Published: January 2025

Gas suar adalah associated gas yang ikut terproduksi bersama dengan produksi minyak dan natural gas yang mengalami pembakaran karena tidak ekonomis untuk dikembangkan dan tidak dapat ditangani oleh fasilitas lapangan. Pemanfaatan gas suar bakar merupakan salah satu peluang untuk meningkatkan produksi LPG guna memenuhi kebutuhan LPG yang makin meningkat. Pemanfaatan gas suar bakar tersebut selain dapat meningkatkan ketahanan energi, juga memiliki keuntungan ekonomis dan sosial melalui penghematan devisa negara dari berkurangnya impor LPG, serta penciptaan lapangan kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat potensi dan tantangan pemanfaatan gas suar bakar (flare gas) menjadi LPG dalam memenuhi konsumsi masyarakat Indonesia. Data yang digunakan merupakan data sekunder, berupa data yang sudah dipublikasikan mengenai gas suar bakar dan data-data terkait LPG di Indonesia. Data tersebut dianalisis kembali secara rinci khususnya untuk mengetahui potensi dan tantangan gas suar. Potensi gas suar terdapat pada 10 lapangan Indonesia antara lain Riau, Sumatera Selatan, Jawa Barat, dan Laut Jawa tahun 2017 diperkirakan sebesar 19,369 juta MMscfd. Namun, potensi gas suar yang besar terkendala dalam beberapa hal antara lain volume gas suar yang dihasilkan relatif kecil dan menyebar, juga infrastruktur pipa transmisi atau distribusi yang jauh. Regulasi pemerintah dalam menetapkan harga gas suar dalam skala kecil membuat khawatir banyak pihak dalam menyelamatkan sumber daya yang terbuang percuma bisa menjadi temuan dan dapat merugikan negara. Seiring dengan meningkatkan kebutuhan masyarakat akan LPG, membuat angka terhadap impor LPG di Indonesia semakin tinggi. Peningkatan jumlah konsumsi LPG di Indonesia sudah mencapai angka 1 juta ton dari tahun ke tahun, hal ini berbanding terbalik dengan produksi LPG yang masih jauh dibawah angka konsumsi LPG. Sehingga, impor LPG merupakan cara pemerintah Indonesia untuk menutupi kekurangan produksi LPG. Hal ini seharusnya dapat menjadi sebuah tantangan bagi pemerintah dan  perusahaan migas di masa depan untuk memanfaatkan potensi dari gas suar bakar menjadi LPG.
Sistem Pakar Diagnosis Penyakit Ikan Lele Menggunakan Metode Certainty Factor Pada Kelompok Usaha Ternak Ikan Lele Tangerang
Authors: Septian Fajar , Maulana Imam , Anwar Saipul , Imam Shalahudin Mohammad , Rahmadian Jefri
Published: January 2025

Produksi ikan lele sebagai bagian dari industri perikanan di wilayah Tangerang menghadapi berbagai tantangan, terutama serangan hama dan penyakit yang menyebabkan penurunan jumlah produksi hasil panen serta melambatnya pertumbuhan dan waktu panen ikan lele. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji diagnosis penyakit pada ikan lele menggunakan Sistem Pakar berbasis Metode Certainty Factor. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga bertujuan untuk memperoleh hasil uji tingkat kepercayaan diagnosa penyakit pada ikan lele. Metode penelitian ini melibatkan pengumpulan data gejala penyakit dari kelompok usaha ternak ikan lele di Tangerang. Data yang terkumpul digunakan untuk mengembangkan Sistem Pakar Diagnosis Penyakit Ikan Lele yang menerapkan Metode Certainty Factor untuk memberikan bobot kepercayaan pada setiap diagnosa penyakit. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Sistem Pakar dengan Metode Certainty Factor dapat mengidentifikasi jenis penyakit yang menyerang ikan lele dengan tingkat kepercayaan yang tinggi. Implementasi Sistem Pakar ini diharapkan dapat membantu peternak ikan lele dalam mendiagnosis penyakit dengan lebih akurat dan cepat, sehingga tindakan pengobatan dan pencegahan dapat dilakukan dengan tepat waktu. Diagnosis dapat dilakukan dengan perhitungan faktor kepastian (Certainty Factor) dihitung berdasarkan bobot aturan dan tingkat kepercayaan pada gejala yang diamati. Faktor kepastian menggambarkan sejauh mana diagnosis tersebut dapat diandalkan. Perhitungan faktor kepastian melibatkan kombinasi dari bobot aturan dan tingkat kepercayaan gejala yang diamati. Hasil pengujian keakuratan metode melalui implementasi program dan perhitungan manual didapatkan hasil pengujian dengan nilai CF dengan Tingkat akurasi rata-rata yang sudah didapatkan yaitu sebesar 97.985%. Dengan adanya Sistem Pakar Diagnosis Penyakit Ikan Lele, diharapkan jumlah produksi hasil panen dapat meningkat kembali karena hama dan penyakit dapat diidentifikasi dan ditangani dengan lebih efektif. Penelitian ini memiliki potensi untuk memberikan kontribusi positif bagi industri perikanan dan kelompok usaha ternak ikan lele di Tangerang dalam meningkatkan produktivitas dan kesejahteraan usaha mereka.
Pengukuran Kesiapan Implementasi Knowledge Management System Sebagai Media Berbagi Pengetahuan pada Program Studi
Authors: Rakhmat Sani Ramadhan , S. Sukamto Titien , Rohmani Asih
Published: January 2025

Dalam membantu menerapkan visi dan misi Program Studi, knowledge manajemen (KM) sangat diperlukan untuk diadopsi. KM dapat berdampak kepada peningkatan inovasi dan pengetahuan di kalangan civitas akademik. Knowledge managemen system (KMS) juga diterapkan untuk mengelola pengetahuan dengan mendukung dan meningkatkan proses penciptaan pengetahuan, penyimpanan / pengambilan, transfer dan aplikasi dalam organisasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur kesiapan yang disesuaikan dengan KMS Enabler yang ada pada organisasi seperti dimensi proses organisasi, orang, dan teknologi informasi. Kesiapan dihitung dengan menggunakan kuisioner yang disebarkan kepada stakeholder Program Studi Sistem Informasi Universitas Dian Nuswantoro. skala kesiapan mengadopsi skala aydin & Tasci yang dicerminkan pada skor sangat tidak setuju hingga sangat setuju. Hasil pengukuran dari sisi struktur organisasi, struktur pengambilan keputusan, evaluasi proses menajemen pengetahuan berada dalam kondisi rata-rata 3,68. Dari sisi People (SDM). Hasil perhitungan rata-rata yaitu diangka 3,9. Dan pada hasil pengukuran dari domain Teknologi menunjukkan angka rata-rata 2,4. Hal ini akan menjadi dasar yang baik bagi pengembangan dan implementasi KMS pada Program Studi.
Simulation Based Strategies for Enhancing Employee Satisfaction in South Central Railway (SCR)
Authors: Katta Ashok Kumar , V.T. Shailashri
Published: January 2025

Introduction: This study examines the role of simulation, artificial intelligence (AI), and Utilizing Data Analytics to Enhance Job Satisfaction Among Employees in the South Central Railway (SCR) Division of Indian Railways Recognizing job satisfaction as a critical factor in operational efficiency and employee well-being, SCR has implemented welfare measures such as healthcare, housing, and recreational facilities to foster a positive work environment. This paper explores AI and data-driven methodologies can provide actionable insights into job satisfaction metrics, helping SCR identify areas for targeted improvements. Through simulation and data analytics, This study examines how technological advancements can improve working conditions while aligning organizational goals with employee welfare. The findings aim to present a framework for public sector organizations, such as the South Central Railway (SCR), to integrate modern tools for the continuous monitoring and enhancement of employee satisfaction, ultimately boosting productivity and promoting job retention.
Welfare Measures and Job Satisfaction: The research highlights the impact of accessible healthcare services, adequate housing, and recreational amenities, as well as safety and hygiene standards on employee satisfaction. A descriptive research design was employed, with a sample of 342 employees representing various departments, utilizing a structured questionnaire to gather data.
Key Findings: Results indicate a positive correlation between welfare measures and job satisfaction, with healthcare access and housing being pivotal factors. The findings also reveal high employee satisfaction regarding supervisory competence and communication; however, limited opportunities for participation in decision-making emerged as a critical area for improvement.
Recommendations: The study underscores the need for SCR management to cultivate a participatory culture, enhancing employee engagement and reducing turnover. By recognizing the unique challenges faced by railway employees and tailoring welfare strategies accordingly, SCR can strengthen job satisfaction and operational performance.
Conclusion: This research provides valuable insights into leveraging technological innovations to foster a harmonious balance between organizational efficiency and employee well-being. the dynamics of job satisfaction within the railway sector, highlighting the essential role of comprehensive welfare initiatives in fostering a dedicated and satisfied workforce.
Recubrimientos avanzados para procesos de estampación en frío
Authors:   , Barba Areso Eneko
Published: January 2025

This PhD thesis aims to study new surface coatings for cold stamping tools. The research is framed within the field of treatments aimed at optimizing forming processes, taking into account the specific needs of NUADI company. A study is conducted on tool steels and coating techniques. This work focuses on the study of three families of coatings: DLC, DÚPLEX, and AlTiSiN, which are applied using physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques. The effect of these coatings on reducing friction, wear and hardness, as well as improving the quality of the parts and the lifespan of the tools, is evaluated. The research is carried out using advanced computational methodologies, such as finite element analysis (FEM), which allow for the simulation of tool and material behavior during forming. The results obtained from the FEM simulations and experimental tests of the coatings, as well as their performance in stamping processes, are presented. Finally, it is concluded that the DLC, DÚPLEX, and AlTiSiN coatings have proven effective in enhancing the performance and durability of the tools.
Exploring the Kitáb-i-Aqdas
Authors: Ghaemmaghami Omid , Vafai Shahin
Published: January 2025

The Kitáb-i-Aqdas is considered the most important and sacred text of the Bahá’í Faith, a religion with some eight million adherents, found in nearly every country of the world. It sets out the laws, teachings, and institutions that shape and influence individual and collective life for members of the Bahá’í community. Despite the Kitáb-i-Aqdas’s significance, it has not been extensively researched.Exploring the Kitáb-i-Aqdas: The Laws and Teachings of the Bahá’í Faithnow offers a comprehensive academic study of the text.

This important new publication explores and analyzes the significance and history of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas; its language, style, and translation; and its theological and spiritual foundations, including its conceptions of God, religion, and human beings. The book, moreover, examines the Kitáb-i-Aqdas’s provisions for succession, interpretation, and administration within the Bahá’í religion; its devotional and other personal laws; its ordinances for promoting unity; its perspectives on justice and law; and its addresses to the world’s political and religious leaders. Academically rigorous yet eminently clear and accessible,Exploring the Kitáb-i-Aqdasis an essential read for students of religion and Middle East studies.
Syrian-Armenian Women Migrants in Armenia
Authors: Matossian Anahid
Published: January 2025

After the outbreak of the 2011 Syrian War, a number Syrian-Armenians who had lived in the territory for generations, fled to the Republic of Armenia. This book traces the experiences of Syrian-Armenian women as they navigated their changing and gendered identities from their adopted ‘homeland’ to their socially constructed new ‘ancestral’ home in Armenia. The rich ethnographic research conducted over 6 years by the author reveals how women adjusted to new lives in Armenia, supported themselves through gendered work such as embroidery production, yet mostly challenge simple identities such as ‘refugee’ or ‘repatriate,’ existing in a state of what the author terms “painful belonging”. The book further reveals crucial insight into how experiences and traumatic memories of war in Syria and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict reciprocally shape each other in the minds of the women interviewed.
Secular Muslim Feminism
Authors: Elhinnawy Hind
Published: January 2025

For over a century, Muslim women have championed their own brand of feminism, rooted in human rights principles and a deep understanding of their diverse cultural contexts.Yet, secular Muslim feminism remains shrouded in misunderstanding and contention. This book boldly confronts the complexities and controversies surrounding this contested concept, offering a nuanced exploration of its potential to bridge divides and empower women. The book challenges the simplistic portrayals of Muslim women, dismantling the harmful narratives of oppression and victimhood propagated by both Western and Islamist agendas. It critiques the selective glorification of religious agency by some feminists, recognizing how this can inadvertently reinforce patriarchal ideologies. Additionally, it exposes the hijacking of the secular Muslim feminist movement by the far-right, disguised as advocates for women’s rights but fueled by anti-Muslim sentiments. Drawing on over two decades of personal observations and interactions with diverse organizations in the Middle East and Europe, the book delves into the heart of secular Muslim feminism, dissecting its nuances and potential to reconcile divergent perspectives. It amplifies these voices, challenging the misrepresentation and limitations imposed by external agendas.

Secular Muslim Feminism emerges as a bold and transformative force, redefining the boundaries of equality and empowering women to shape their destinies. It offers a nuanced and critical framework for understanding the complex realities of Muslim women’s lives, paving the way for a more just and equitable future.
Armenian Women's Movement in the Late Ottoman Empire
Authors: Khalapyan Hasmik
Published: January 2025

The last decades of the Ottoman Empire saw heated debates about and changes to the role of women in society. This book analyses the history of the women’s movement among Ottoman Armenians. Examining debates on the role of women in the Armenian context, Armenian women’s access to education, work and marriage rights, it reveals how women were empowered by nationalist discourses and the wider movement for reform in the empire, and the ways these limited or broadened women’s activism. Drawing from a wide array of archival primary source material, it provides a comprehensive and comparative analysis of changes to the socio-economic, political, cultural status of Ottoman Armenian women from end of the Tanzimat period to the outbreak of World War I.
Gertrude Bell's Moment in the Middle East
Authors: Lukitz Liora
Published: January 2025

An explorer, archaeologist, scholar, writer, and policymaker, Gertude Bell was a colourful figure who played an outsize role in the history of the Middle East in the early twentieth century.

This book carefully examines Bell’s published and unpublished letters, diaries, notes, and publications to reconstruct and reevaluate Bell’s intentions and legacy in the Middle East in the aftermath of the First World War. It focuses on her correspondence with senior figures to examine the well-networked Bell as a policymaker in waiting. It also reappraises Bell’s role in the formation of the Kingdom of Iraq, assessing her public statements in support of Faisal, Iraq’s future king, against the doubts she expressed in private. Centering her own experience and reflections in the context of wider events, it adds nuance to perceptions of Bell as an agent of the British Empire and explores the legacy of her actions in Iraq today.
Iran and Persianate Culture in the Indian Ocean World
Authors: Peacock A. C. S.
Published: January 2025

The first interdisciplinary study of the history of contact between Iranians and the peoples and polities of the Indian Ocean.

Most of the historiography of the Iranian world focuses on interactions and migrations between Iran, Central Asia and India. Nonetheless, this Iranian world was also closely connected to the maritime one of the Indian Ocean. While scholarship has drawn attention to diverse elements of these latter interactions, ranging from the claims to Shirazi descent of East African communities, to Persian elements in Malay literature, and Iranian communities of merchants in China, such studies have remained largely isolated from one another. The consensus of historiography on the Indian Ocean presents it as an ‘Arabic cosmopolis’, or, in earlier times, a Sanskrit one. The aim of this book is thus to bring together scholars working on disparate aspects of Persianate interactions with the Indian Ocean world from antiquity to modern times to provide a more rounded picture of both the history of the Persianate world, broadly conceived, and that of the Indian Ocean.

The book brings together a collection of internationally renowned scholars from a variety of disciplines – including archaeology, history, literature, linguistics, art history – and covers interactions in Iran’s political and commercial relations with the Indian Ocean world in history, Persian-speaking communities in the Indian Ocean world, Persian(ate) elements in Indian Ocean languages and literatures, Persian texts dealing with the Indian Ocean, and connections in material culture.
Open Marxism
Authors: Memos Christos
Published: January 2025

Bringing together the various heterodox traditions, groups and scholars that came under the heading of Open Marxism for the first time, this book assesses the evolution of Open Marxism from the initial usage of the term by Kostas Axelos in France in the 1950s and the journal,Arguments, principally the ‘anarchist Marx’ of Maximilien Rubel and the ‘Libertarian Marxism’ of Daniel Guérin, through Open Marxism as it was developed in Eastern Europe, especially in the scholarly work of Karel Kosik in Czechoslovakia, the work of the Polish Open Marxists and thePraxisgroup in Yugoslavia, to Johannes Agnoli’s work in post-1968 (West) Germany, and finally to the work developed by Bonefeld, Clarke, Gunn and Holloway within the framework of the Conference of Socialist Economists (CSE) in Britain since the 1980s.

Its comprehensive study of the historical development of Open Marxism in all its various guises and forms reasserts the rich insights of its devastating critique of social democracy, Leninism-Stalinism and the Althusserian structuralist paradigm. It introduces a new readership to Open Marxism’s negative, fundamental, and destructive critique of capitalism and examines the practical relevance of its subversive thinking to the contemporary struggle for a free and open socialist society.
Obama Administration
Authors: Gibson Dawn-Marie , Pistol Rachel
Published: January 2025

This collection offers a detailed assessment of the varied ways in which President Barack Obama was received by audiences beyond America’s borders and assesses what effect this had on his foreign policy initiatives.The book approaches international perceptions of President Obama through specific case study examinations of his most significant state visits, offering original insights into Obama’s reception in Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa.

Chapters on Europe explore the complex relationship that Obama shared with both British Prime Minister David Cameron, and Northern Ireland’s fragile executive. The papal visit is also examined as well as Obama’s image in Russia, which explores the varied ways in which state-controlled media attempted to portray Obama as an enemy of Russia. Chapters on the Middle East address the various shifts that occurred in America’s relationship with Iran under Obama, Israeli hostilities towards Obama, and Turkey’s more assertive foreign policy. Other contributions include analysis of Obama’s visits to Ghana and Kenya, providing important insights into US-Africa relations under his administration and Obama’s historic visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial in Japan. Together, these essays provide a detailed and comprehensive assessment of Obama’s state visits, with much needed insight into how the perceptions of Obama, formed by these visits, affected the US’ diplomatic and foreign policy initiatives under his administration.
Lucian and the Atticists
Authors: Stifler David W. F.
Published: January 2025

This book focuses on Lucian of Samosata, a Syrian writer of the Greek language in the second century CE, and his engagement with contemporary debates regarding the form and register of language best suited to composing Greek literature in the Roman Empire.Many authors of the period advocated or practised writing in a revived version of Attic Greek, the dialect used in classical Athenian rhetoric, philosophy and drama of the fifth and fourth centuries BCE. However, this book argues that Lucian distinguished himself from other writers, including those who also commented extensively on the linguistic dimensions of classical reception, through his self-aware, humorous approach to sociolinguistics.

As Stifler demonstrates, the focal point of much of Lucian’s satire is at the intersection of, on the one hand, vocabulary, syntax and usage, and on the other hand, cultural, racial and political identity – a space in which other authors also operate but which they seldom acknowledge. In Stifler’s view, a crucial component of Lucian’s satire is in fact sociolinguistic, constituting a complex but ultimately coherent ideology of Atticism expressed through multiple perspectives, orpersonae, and comprising a sophisticated commentary on the sociolinguistic imaginaries of Lucian's period. The result is Lucian’s approach to integrating and negotiating his authorial persona, as a non-Greek practising Greek sophism, by decoupling linguistic expertise from ethnic identity.
Children’s Publishing in Cold War France
Authors: Heywood Sophie
Published: January 2025

Exploring the history of Cold War censorship legislation and its impact on the French publishing industry for children, this open access book focuses on the publisher Hachette to detail how it dominated the country’s new context of surveillance and control.

Using extensive new multilingual archive material including legal and business records and US State Department files, Sophie Heywood traces both the history of the French Communist Party’s (PCF) and anti-comics activists’ efforts to prevent American ‘propaganda’ reaching the hands of children, and Hachette’s strategic and editorial responses.Children’s Publishing in Cold War Francecovers such events as the campaign waged against the global multi-media phenomenonTarzan; the impact of Cold War tensions on Hachette’s publishing of Disney books and comics in French; and studies the translation of series fiction fromNancy DrewtoThe Famous Five,where self-censorship could be a radical and creative process.

Children’s Publishing in Cold War Francepresents a timely historical study of how states and political campaigners seek to control children’s access to culture, and the legacies of such conflicts.

The eBook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the University of Reading.
Creating Life Story Theatre
Authors: Diamond Karin , O’Connor Alison , Baim Clark
Published: January 2025

Balancing practical exercises and case studies, this book equips practitioners, students and academics with guidance for exploring the process of making theatre from personal stories.

Inviting you to consider the ethical challenges and rewards of this specialized area of theatre making, this book contextualizes the authors’ original approaches within the range of existing applied theatre practice. It draws on the authors’ practice and research in prisons, with military veterans and families, older adults, people living with dementia, intergenerational community groups, and end-of-life care settings. Offering guiding principles for practitioners undertaking work in this field and sharing techniques and exercises to help develop your style and approach, it also features handy hints and pitfalls to consider while working with someone’s most precious commodity: their life story.

Featuring both the authors’ and participants’ perspectives, the book explores concepts such as collaborative editing and co-creation, ownership and accountability, ethics and boundaries, and rolling consent. Alongside a growing interest in using personal stories in applied theatre, it argues that there is increasing evidence for the role of the arts in the promotion of health, prevention of ill health, and management and treatment of illness. In light of the steady increase in a diverse range of arts practitioners embracing narrative practice, this book is an accessible, practitioner-level text on the subject.