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The Potential of Polyphenols in Modulating the Cellular Senescence Process: Implications and Mechanism of Action
Authors: Della Vedova Larissa , Baron Giovanna , Morazzoni Paolo , Aldini Giancarlo , Gado Francesca
Published: January 2025

Background: Cellular senescence is a biological process with a dual role in organismal health. While transient senescence supports tissue repair and acts as a tumor-suppressive mechanism, the chronic accumulation of senescent cells contributes to aging and the progression of age-related diseases. Senotherapeutics, including senolytics, which selectively eliminate senescent cells, and senomorphics, which modulate the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP), have emerged as promising strategies for managing age-related pathologies. Among these, polyphenols, a diverse group of plant-derived bioactive compounds, have gained attention for their potential to modulate cellular senescence. Methods: This review synthesizes evidence from in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies on the senolytic and senomorphic activities of bioactive polyphenols, including resveratrol, kaempferol, apigenin, and fisetin. The analysis focuses on their molecular mechanisms of action and their impact on fundamental aging-related pathways. Results: Polyphenols exhibit therapeutic versatility by activating SIRT1, inhibiting NF-κB, and modulating autophagy. These compounds demonstrate a dual role, promoting the survival of healthy cells while inducing apoptosis in senescent cells. Preclinical evidence indicates their capacity to reduce SASP-associated inflammation, restore tissue homeostasis, and attenuate cellular senescence in various models of aging. Conclusions: Polyphenols represent a promising class of senotherapeutics for mitigating age-related diseases and promoting healthy lifespan extension. Further research should focus on clinical validation and the long-term effects of these compounds, paving the way for their development as therapeutic agents in geriatric medicine.
Introibo Ad Altare Dei—Visual Displaying and Liturgical Ornamentation of Christian Altars in the Late Medieval Illustrations of the Roman Rite
Authors: Pazos-López Ángel
Published: January 2025

This study offers an in-depth exploration of the visual representation of Roman Rite liturgical altars in medieval images from the 13th to the 15th centuries, presenting a fresh perspective on the altar as a central and complex element of medieval liturgical furnishings. It examines key iconographic themes, such as the introit Ad te levavi animam meam and masses celebrated by saints, often depicting divine interventions during the Eucharist. Additionally, the research investigates the role of performative visual elements, such as curtains, which contributed to the depiction of sacred space within altar scenes. These visual devices help convey the altar as a space imbued with spiritual significance. Drawing on a wide range of contemporary visual and documentary sources, the study traces the continuity and variation in the altar’s iconography, offering a nuanced understanding of its role in medieval Christian worship. By examining how artists employed visual symbolism to emphasize the sanctity of the altar, this research sheds new light on the ways medieval altars were imagined and represented in the broader context of medieval art.
Sensitive Competitive Electrochemical Immunosensor for Hg (II) Based on Molybdenum Disulfide/Reduced Graphene Oxide/Gold Nanocomposites
Authors: Wang Yuzhen , Shi Ningna , Kang Xiaoyue , Pan Qiliang , Tian Maozhong , Wang Yanfeng , Bai Yunfeng
Published: January 2025

A sensitive and specific competitive electrochemical immunosensor for the detection of Hg (II) using a modified electrode based on molybdenum disulfide/reduced graphene oxide/gold (MoS2/rGO/Au) nanocomposites was developed in this study. The nanocomposites were characterized and assembled with an antibody against Hg (II) for the immunosensor, demonstrating good electrical activity, high affinity and high specificity. Free Hg (II) in a solution can be measured by the competitive reaction of the Hg element in the sample and the antigen with the antibody fixed on the electrode. A differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) method was used, and the competitive current changed in accordance with the concentration of Hg (II). Under optimal conditions, the sensor showed a linear relationship from 0.1 to 600 ng/mL, and the limit of detection (LOD) was 63 pg/mL. The proposed immunosensor showed an acceptable recovery from 98.4% to 100.3% in spiked samples. Satisfactory stability and reproducibility were obtained. Competitive species, including Zn (II), Mg (II), Al (III), Cu (II), Pb (II), Ba (II), Cd (II), Ag (I), MNA, CH3Hg (I) and CH3Hg-MNA, were selected and applied according to the procedure of the assay, and their significantly different response compared to Hg (II) indicated that the assay displayed not only high sensitivity but also high selectivity. This immunosensor offers a useful model for the detection of Hg (II).
Deep-Learning Framework for Efficient Real-Time Speech Enhancement and Dereverberation
Authors: Rosenbaum Tomer , Winebrand Emil , Cohen Omer , Cohen Israel
Published: January 2025

Deep learning has revolutionized speech enhancement, enabling impressive high-quality noise reduction and dereverberation. However, state-of-the-art methods often demand substantial computational resources, hindering their deployment on edge devices and in real-time applications. Computationally efficient approaches like deep filtering and Deep Filter Net offer an attractive alternative by predicting linear filters instead of directly estimating the clean speech. While Deep Filter Net excels in noise reduction, its dereverberation performance remains limited. In this paper, we present a generalized framework for computationally efficient speech enhancement and, based on this framework, identify an inherent constraint within Deep Filter Net that hinders its dereverberation capabilities. We propose an extension to the Deep Filter Net framework designed to overcome this limitation, demonstrating significant improvements in dereverberation performance while maintaining competitive noise-reduction quality. Our experimental results highlight the potential of this enhanced framework for real-time speech enhancement on resource-constrained devices.
Demodulation of Fibre Bragg Grating Sensors by Using Cumulative Sum as a Preprocessing Method
Authors: Cięszczyk Sławomir , Kida Marek , Panas Patryk
Published: January 2025

Fibre Bragg gratings are one of the most popular sensors with a huge number of applications. Their most important advantage is signal modulation consisting in shifting the spectrum in the wavelength domain. Determining the wavelength shift is the most important issue in precise measurements of various quantities. New demodulation methods are constantly being developed. Many of them have good properties, but they do not gain much polarity. This is partly due to their high complexity and partly to a small improvement in the accuracy of determining the wavelength shift in relation to classical methods. Cumulative preprocessing is a very simple method of spectrum processing with the property of reducing the influence of noise on the result. The method can be used directly or with additional algorithms. In this article, we demonstrate the advantages of this method and the possibilities of combining it with other signal processing methods. We show that this method is much simpler than the spectrum denoising methods and additionally simplifies the next stage of the algorithm, i.e., determining the wavelength shift itself.
Hazards in Products from Northern Mediterranean Countries Reported in the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) in 1997–2021 in the Context of Sustainability
Authors: Pigłowski Marcin , Nogales Alberto , Śmiechowska Maria
Published: January 2025

The European Green Deal attaches great importance to sustainability, including food security, which is also linked to food safety. This is particularly relevant in such a sensitive region as the Mediterranean. The goal of this study was to investigate Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) notifications of hazards reported in 1997–2021 (a 25-year period) in products from northern Mediterranean countries considering products and other variables. A two-way joining cluster analysis was used. The most notable hazards in the latter years of the reported period were as follows: ochratoxin A and pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables imported from Turkey and ethylene oxide in various products, as well as Salmonella in chicken, Listeria in cheese, Escherichia coli in cheese and mussels from France, mercury in swordfish from Spain, and Anisakis in seafood from France and Morocco. The increasing number of notifications of ochratoxin A and pathogenic micro-organisms in recent years may be caused by climate change. This also results in the need to use more pesticides and the appearance of related hazards, i.e., residues of such compounds in food products. It is, therefore, vitally important that border posts and control authorities in particular European Union countries are vigilant.
Analisis Produk Domestik Bruto, Inflasi dan Tingkat Suku Bunga terhadap Nilai Tukar Rupiah di Indonesia
Authors: Astuty Fuji , Nasution Siti Aisyah , Siregar Melinda , Damanik Dennys Paulus Parlindungan
Published: January 2025

The movement of the Rupiah exchange rate against the US Dollar always fluctuates and is very difficult to predict. For this reason, it is necessary to maintain the stability of the Rupiah exchange rate. This research aims to analyze the influence of gross domestic product, inflation, and interest rates on the Rupiah exchange rate. The type of data used in this research is secondary data in the form of time series data, with a research period of 2008 – 2023. Data was obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and Bank Indonesia (BI). The estimation method used to analyze the model in this research is ordinary least squares (OLS) using the Error Correction Mechanism (ECM) model analysis technique with the help of the Eviews 9.0 program. The research results were obtained partially, that in the short term, the gross domestic product variable had a positive but not significant effect on the exchange rate in Indonesia. Meanwhile, in the short term, inflation and interest rate variables have a positive and significant effect on the exchange rate in Indonesia. Simultaneously, in the short term, the estimation results show that the variables of gross domestic product, inflation, and interest rates, and the Error Correction Term (ECT) can jointly influence the exchange rate variables in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the results of the coefficient of determination show that 87.37% of the variation in changes in exchange rate variables in Indonesia can be explained by the variables gross domestic product, inflation, and interest rates, while the remaining 12.63% is explained by other variables not examined in this research.
Автоматизация составления и проведения анализа бухгалтерского баланса
Authors: Бабаева З.Ш.
Published: January 2025

Хорошо сгруппированная информация в какой-то является гарантией отлаженной управленческой а отсутствие достоверных нередко приводит решению в изменении компании и в дальнейшем, следствие, к серьезному В статье рассмотрены наиболее в России автоматизации бухгалтерского и финансового анализа.
Взаимосвязь между конкурентоспособностью государств-полюсов роста мировой экономики и моделями их миграционной политики
Authors: Саприкина Н.А. , Рябко Е.С.
Published: January 2025

В статье дается обзор моделей миграционной политики. Анализируется взаимосвязь между конкурентоспособностью государств-полюсов роста мировой экономики и применяемыми данными государствами моделями миграционной политики. Делается вывод об отсутствии взаимосвязи между конкурентоспособностью страны и моделью ее миграционной политики.

The article contains the review of the migration policy models. The interrelation between the competitiveness of the countries-world economy growth poles and their migration policy models is analyzed. The authors conclude that there is no interconnection between the competitiveness of the countries-world economy growth poles and their migration policy models
Конденсационное увлажнение каменных стен памятников архитектуры в условиях влажного климата
Authors: Korniyenko S. V. , Gorshkov R. A.
Published: January 2025

The need to save cultural heritage for future generations makes the task of predicting the moisture of masonry walls of architectural monuments urgent. The average monthly values of climatic parameters required for calculation have been clarified. Despite the absence of moisture condensation under the specified boundary conditions, an increase in the sorption humidity of building materials was detected. The boundary of the layer of temperature and heat flux fluctuations in masonry was determined. Increasing the humidity of materials located in this layer is dangerous. The calculation demonstrates that the plane of maximum humidification is located in this layer. This means that the joint of the brickwork and the outer plaster layer is subject to thermal risk. Further studies are related to the need to clarify the thermal characteristics of the enclosing structures of architectural monuments based on dynamic modeling of complex heat and mass transfer processes under complex climatic impacts, including taking into account humidification by oblique rains
Sensory urbanism: introduction to subject field
Authors: Леонтьева Е. Ю. Е. Ю.
Published: January 2025

The direction of sensory urbanism is being actively developed in world practice, but only recently has it become the subject of study by Russian researchers. At the same time, the problems of the anthropological turn in architecture, phenomenological concepts in architecture and the problems of modern neuroarchitecture are being actively developed in the domestic scientific discourse. All this, along with the growing interest in sensory issues, are fundamental grounds for entering the formation of sensory urbanism as an integral research direction. The article presents an overview of both domestic and foreign works on this issue with an emphasis on the works of the classic of sensory architecture J. Pallasmaa. The key points of the Sensory Research Manifesto are discussed, claiming to be the basic principles of theoretical and practical research on this topic, including the problems of sensory urbanism. It is a broadly interpreted modern direction that combines sensory research and architecture, the problems of sensation, perception and atmospheric human presence in urban space, as well as new practices of modern tourism
ROLE OF IMAGING INVESTIGATIONS IN DETECTING THYROID NODULE MALIGNANCY. A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: D. COREȚCHI , G.-A. JALBĂ (SÎRBU) , C. A. POPA , G.V. POPA , A. NECHITA , C. BUȘILĂ , C. L. NIȚOI
Published: January 2025

Nodular thyroid pathology is a topical public health problem that is increasingly targeted and discussed by the general population. The prevalence is around 10%, but rates up to 68% are reported in the literature. In Romania, according to statistics from the National Institute of Public Health, the incidence of thyroid diseases has tripled between 2010 and 2016 and is increasing, which can also be explained by improved patient access to specialized medical services and diagnostic tests. High-resolution thyroid ultrasound is considered the screening test of choice for the diagnosis of thyroid nodules, which employs the Ti-RADS score to determine the type of nodules and risk of malignancy. Elastography is a recently developed dynamic technique that uses software within ultrasound to provide an estimate of tissue stiffness by measuring the degree of distortion under the application of an external force, such as palpation, in the evaluation of the thyroid during physical examination. These tests used both could improve the accuracy of diagnosis of thyroid nodules.
THE IMPACT OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND DIET ON INSULIN RESISTANCE IN ADOLESCENTS – A CASE STUDY
Authors: G.-A. JALBĂ (SÎRBU) , D. COREȚCHI , G. GURĂU , L. GOROFTEI , C. BUȘILĂ , A. NECHITA
Published: January 2025

To evaluate the effectiveness of lifestyle and dietary interventions in reversing insulin resistance and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes in adolescents. A 16-year-old male with asthma and overweight status, calculated for a BMI of 27.7 kg/m², was markedly insulin-resistant (HOMA-IR: 8.2). A threemonth intervention with a calorie-controlled diet providing 2,330 kcal/day and an appropriately sequenced aerobic and resistance training was instituted. The intervention normalized the metabolic parameters: insulin level 37.7 µIU/mL to 7.27 µIU/mL and HOMA-IR from 8.2 to 1.5. The results show that the loss of weight, change in diet, and exercise are very important in improving sensitivity to insulin, especially in overweight adolescents, even those with comorbid conditions such as asthma. Lifestyle intervention is very effective in reversing early metabolic disturbances among adolescents. Early detection, multidisciplinary management, and sustained behavioral change hold the key to prevention of long-term complications such as type 2 diabetes
THE INFLUENCE OF NOMOPHOBIA BEHAVIOUR AMONG SMARTPHONE USERS AND THE RELATIONSHIPS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF FORM 6 STUDENTS
Authors: Mansor Syamimi , Jusoh Mohd Abdullah , Baker Rogis
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of nomophobia behavior on the academic performance of Form 6 students. Specifically, the study aims to address three primary objectives which includes identifying the influence of smartphone use on student nomophobia behaviour. Secondly, the objective of this study is to determine the influence of nomophobia behaviour on students’ academic performance. Thirdly, the study aims to measure the influence of nomophobia behaviour as a mediator between smartphone use and academic performance of form 6 students. This study employs a quantitative research method. Data were collected using a questionnaire conducted to a random sample of Form 6 students. The data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26, with regression analysis and multiple regression analysis techniques applied to test the hypotheses. Based on the findings on the first hypothesis, the study shows that there is a significant influence between the use of smartphones and nomophobia behaviour. Adding on that, the study also suggested that there is a significant influence between nomophobia behaviour and the impact of student academic performance. And last but not least, the hypothesis shows that there is a significant influence between smartphone use and nomophobia behaviour with student academic performance. This study is expected to oblige the Ministry of Education and schools in formulating policies, guidelines, and regulations aimed at limiting smartphone use in school environments. Such policies could help mitigate the negative impact of nomophobia on students’ health and academic success.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL SUPPORT AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG B40 GROUP WHO LOST THEIR JOB
Authors: Alleyas Muaz , Abu Talib Jasmi , Shukri Madihah , Raji Atiqah , Tarmizi Nabilah
Published: January 2025

Job loss profoundly impacts the quality of life among low-income groups, triggering economic challenges, mental health issues, and social status disruptions. The presence of social support can mitigate these negative effects; however, the quality and type of support received may have varying impacts on individuals. This study aims to examine the relationship between social support and the quality of life among the B40 group experiencing job loss. Employing a cross-sectional correlational survey design, the study sampled 400 respondents from the B40 group who had lost their jobs. Quality of life was assessed using the Short Form-36 Survey (SF-36), encompassing both mental and physical health components, while social support was measured using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), including dimensions of family, friends, and significant others. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between social support and physical health-related quality of life: family (r = 0.25, p < 0.001), friends (r = 0.15, p < 0.001), and significant others (r = 0.18, p < 0.001). However, only the significant other dimension (r = -0.15, p < 0.001) demonstrated a significant negative relationship with mental health-related quality of life. These findings highlight the positive association of social support with physical health and the complex negative influence of significant other support on mental health-related quality of life. The study suggests that relationships with significant others (e.g., partners or spouses), which involve expectations, responsibilities, or conflicts, can exert a complex impact on mental health quality.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) TEACHERS’ PREPAREDNESS TOWARDS STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS
Authors: Gunasagaran Thiiruchelvi , Permarupan P.Yukthamarani
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the impact of ESL teacher preparedness on student achievement, focusing on key areas such as teacher subject mastery, pedagogical knowledge, and teacher-student relationships. The research aims to explore how these elements of teacher preparedness contribute to students' academic success in English as a Second Language (ESL) settings. Additionally, the study examines the moderating role of student self-efficacy, proposing that students who believe in their ability to succeed are more likely to benefit from well-prepared teachers. By integrating these variables into a comprehensive framework, this study seeks to fill gaps in existing literature and provide practical insights for enhancing ESL education. The findings are expected to inform teacher training programs and educational policies, offering strategies to improve teaching effectiveness and student outcomes. Ultimately, this research contributes to the broader understanding of how targeted teacher preparedness can foster academic success in diverse educational contexts.
LEARNING CHALLENGES AND MOTIVATIONS TOWARDS SPOKEN ENGLISH SKILLS AMONG CAMBODIAN TESOL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Authors: Chhen Sela , Siek Darith , Loeurng Chymann
Published: January 2025

The main objective of the study was to examine the relationship between difficulty in speaking English and motivation for spoken English proficiency. The influence of individual differences such as age, gender and L2 proficiency level on speaking difficulties and motivations were examined. A mixed methods approach was used, with a quantitative design, a sample of 159 participants from a population of 250, using a purposive sampling method. Independent sample T-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson coefficient were used for data analysis. In addition, among 159 participants, interviews were conducted with 8 students to collect qualitative data. Data collection tools included the Learning Challenges into Spoken English Skills Questionnaire (LCSESQ) and the Motivation into Spoken English Skills Questionnaire (MSESQ), adapted from Gardner's Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB) and classroom motivation (intrinsic value). Based on a literature review, an interview question (IQ) was also developed to determine the learning challenges and motivation for spoken English proficiency among undergraduate students. The results showed that although students had significant difficulties with spoken English, they remained highly motivated to learn the language. However, the study found no connection between difficulty speaking English and motivation.
A SELF-INSTILLATION EYE DROP (SIED) TECHNIQUE AMONG GLAUCOMA PATIENT: A RECENT COMPREHENSIVE STRUCTURED REVIEW
Authors: Abdullah Norsiah , Mohamed Ludin Salizar
Published: January 2025

This Systematic Literature Review (SLR) explores the effectiveness of the Self-Instillation Eye Drop (SIED) technique among glaucoma patients, a critical component in managing Intraocular Pressure (IOP) and preventing disease progression. Despite the widespread prescription of eye drops for glaucoma management, improper instillation techniques remain a significant barrier to effective treatment, leading to poor medication adherence and suboptimal clinical outcomes. This review systematically examines recent studies on SIED, focusing on the impact of patient education, technique optimization, and adherence interventions. A comprehensive search of three major databases—Scopus, PubMed, and ScienceDirect—yielded 74 studies published between 2020 and 2024, of which 31 met the inclusion criteria. These studies collectively involve over 12,000 glaucoma patients across various settings. The analysis reveals that proper instillation technique, reinforced through patient education and feedback mechanisms such as self-video monitoring, can improve medication adherence by up to 30% and reduce IOP levels by an average of 2.5 mm Hg compared to traditional methods. The findings also highlight those interventions tailored to individual patient needs, including personalized education and continuous monitoring, are crucial in enhancing the effectiveness of the SIED technique. The review concludes that while SIED offers significant potential in improving glaucoma management outcomes, ongoing research and the development of standardized training protocols are essential for broader implementation. These findings provide a foundation for future studies and clinical practices to optimize glaucoma treatment through better self-administration techniques.
THE USE OF CARTOON ANIMATION IN LEARNING TAMIL LANGUAGE FACT ESSAY WRITING
Authors: Thannimalai Menaga , Ponniah Kartheges
Published: January 2025

This study was conducted to identify the effects of using cartoon animation in learning and writing factual essays in Tamil for year four students. This study focuses on year four students. This study uses a mixed method, which is quantitative and qualitative to achieve three specific objectives. This study uses quasi-experimental methods and score analysis. The samples of this study consisted of 64 year four students in one of the schools in Seremban District, Negeri Sembilan. Control group consists of 31 students, while the students of the treatment group are 33 students. The researcher together with a teacher was selected as a sample for the assessment. The description of this research data is divided into two, namely, descriptive and inferential analysis. The data description in the quantitative research method is by using mean and standard deviation. As for qualitative method, it is explained thematically, which is based on essay scoring criteria. The findings of the quasi-experimental study showed that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and the post-test of tamil factual essay writing. The findings of the study were obtained from descriptive analysis. The implications of this study is that student’s factual essay writing has increased in terms of the achievement and quality based on Part B scoring Criteria of the Malaysian examinations Board. This clearly demonstrates that the cartoon animation greatly assist students in improving the achievement and quality of factual essay writing. This study is expected to assist in the development of techniques for all the topics in Tamil Language subject. Hence, it is proposed that the ministry of education adopt this technique based on the cartoon animation approach in the teaching and learning of factual writing in primary schools.
A REVIEW ON THE EXPERIENCES FACED BY ESL TRAINEE TEACHERS DURING TEACHING PRACTICUM
Authors: Tahir Nur Anisah , Ramalingam Sangeeth , Azizan Ezzan Amnie , Azmi Fairuz Umira , Hadzir Nur Ilyani , Che Pi Norashikin
Published: January 2025

Good and high-quality tertiary education is crucial to ensure that learners can compete globally and achieve high employability. Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) emphasizes good quality education where the learners must be equipped with all the necessary skills and abilities needed by the industries. In line with SDG 4, the Ministry of Education of Malaysia also greatly emphasises the ESL students’ skills and competencies. Thus, teaching practicum becomes necessary to produce well-equipped future teachers in learning institutions. Past works of literature revealed mixed perceptions among the teacher trainees’ expectations and the reality they face during their practice. Students often have different expectations from the actual experience. This shows that there is a gap between theory and practice. Additionally, practicum teachers discovered challenges that had huge implications for their teaching performance. Entering a teaching practicum, students are often filled with anticipation and expect to apply their learned strategies in the classroom. Yet the reality often challenges these expectations, showing how complex teaching can be. A review that included previous articles related to teacher trainee experiences revealed an in-depth investigation of their various expectations and realities. Findings based on this review benefit the Ministry of Education, the administrators of universities, and educators in terms of implementing appropriate adjustments for a better practicum experience, particularly for trainee teachers. In conclusion, the contrast between what practicum students expect and what they experience in the classroom highlights the unpredictable nature of teaching. However, these challenges are invaluable for long-term success in education.
EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN MARRIAGE IN MALAYSIA: PERSPECTIVE OF SYARIAH LAWYERS AND FAMILY COUNSELING PRACTITIONERS
Authors: Paslan Nur Azmina
Published: January 2025

Islamic law provides clear rights to Muslim women in the context of marriage and family. This study aims to examine women's rights as enshrined in the Islamic Family Law Enactment, encompassing rights before marriage, during marriage, and after divorce. The rise in divorce cases caused by financial issues, communication breakdowns, and domestic conflicts places significant pressure on women. A lack of awareness about their rights is also a major barrier to achieving proper justice. This study adopts a research approach involving the analysis of legal documents and a review of library materials from the perspective of Shariah lawyers and family counselling practitioners. The findings highlight a strong connection between elements of Shariah law and counselling approaches in resolving family conflicts and empowering women's rights. Counselling approaches, as a medium for conflict resolution, can help balance the implementation of laws in cases involving domestic violence and divorce. The study concludes that empowering women's rights in marriage and family requires close collaboration between institutions, legal practitioners, and family counselling practitioners, alongside raising public awareness about women's rights in marriage.
INTEGRATING BASIC COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: AN ENTREPRENEURIAL CREATIVITY MODULE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Siew Nyet Moi , Madjapuni Mad Noor , Ahmad Jamilah , Abd Rahman Dayang Salbiah , Mojilon Frederick Josue Frederick
Published: January 2025

Previous researchers developed an Entrepreneurial Creativity (EC) module to introduce students’ product ideas to the market. However, this module did not leverage students' foundational community knowledge (FCK) to create new product ideas tailored to their community's needs. Empirical studies examining the role of FCK in fostering EC within the teaching and learning (TL) of Design and Technology (D&T) are limited. This study aimed to assess the validity, reliability, and feasibility of a FCK-based EC module, as well as students' ability to integrate FCK into the five stages of EC - Investigation, Ideation, Design, Creation, and Commercialization - through an EC test. The module's validity was evaluated by three expert assessors and 30 Form Three students, using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The results indicated acceptable validity and a reliability coefficient with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.70. Feasibility was demonstrated by an overall mean score of 4.42. Overall, students successfully cultivated EC while incorporating FCK into D&T activities. In conclusion, the FCK-based EC module is a valid, reliable, and feasible approach for fostering entrepreneurial creativity among secondary school students in the teaching and learning of D&T. Future research could conduct longitudinal studies to evaluate the module’s long-term impact on students' entrepreneurial creativity.
READING DIFFICULTIES IN MALAY LANGUAGE AMONG DYSLEXIC STUDENTS: CLASSIFICATION BASED ON LEVINSON’S DYSLEXIA SYNDROME THEORY
Authors: Jamil Nurul Husna , Mohd Rusli Nur Farahkhanna
Published: January 2025

Dyslexia is a condition that causes individuals to experience difficulties in language skills, particularly in reading. This study focuses on the aspect of Phonological Dyslexia, which centers on extreme reading difficulties due to phonological impairments, specifically the ability to manipulate language. This research is a case study that employs qualitative methods for data analysis. The research methods used include literature review and observation techniques. The respondents consist of five dyslexic students aged between seven and 12 years from three primary schools in Perak. To gather data, this study utilizes three instruments: student feedback forms, dyslexia exercise books, and an audio recorder. Two short passages were taken from the dyslexia exercise book and given to the respondents to read. An audio recorder was used to record the reading of the dyslexic students. The reading errors made by the dyslexic students were analyzed based on the seven mechanisms found in Levinson's Dyslexia Syndrome Theory (1994). The results of the study showed that the errors made by the dyslexic students, based on the theory, include transposition, substitution, insertion, omission, reversal, condensation, and guessing. In terms of implications, this study is expected to contribute knowledge about the reading difficulties of dyslexic students based on Levinson's Dyslexia Syndrome Theory (1994).
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A SELF-THERAPY MODULE BASED ON CBT-H INTERVENTION ON RESILIENCE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Abd Khani Nurul Nadia , Mohamed Arip Mohammad Aziz Shah
Published: January 2025

Resilience refers to an individual's ability to overcome life challenges effectively. The main issue identified is the need for effective interventions to enhance resilience among students. There is also a lack of studies on the use of CBT-H Self-Therapy in this context, creating a gap in the existing literature. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a Self-Therapy Module intervention based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Healing (CBT-H) among secondary school students with low resilience levels. The study employs a true experimental design to determine the module's effectiveness. A total of 90 Form Four students were selected as study subjects through random sampling and assigned to the treatment and control groups. The small treatment group received an eight-week intervention, while the large treatment group underwent a marathon-style intervention, and the control group did not receive any intervention. Data were collected through the Adolescent Resilience Scale (SDTR) questionnaire before and after the intervention. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, MANCOVA and One-Way Repeated Measures ANOVA with Post-Hoc Tukey at a significance level of .05. The results showed a significant increase in resilience levels in the treatment groups compared to the control group. The small treatment group was found to be more effective than the large treatment group. In conclusion, these findings confirm the effectiveness of the CBT-H Self-Therapy Module in enhancing the resilience of secondary school students. The study's implications suggest that the CBT-H Self-Therapy Module can serve as an effective intervention in guidance and counseling services to enhance student resilience.
EFFECT OF DIETARY MEAL PLAN ON ANTHROPOMETRIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL INDICES AMONG OVERWEIGHT WOMEN PRACTICING ZUMBA
Authors: Abd Mu’as Nurathirah , Jusoh Normah , Rahim Norhazira A
Published: January 2025

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary meal plan on anthropometric and physiological indices such as body weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist and hip circumferences, percentage of fat and blood pressure among overweight women practicing Zumba. The participants consisted of 20 overweight women who were aged 18 until 55 years old, which were not involved in weight loss program, not on medication, do not have any chronic diseases and did not consume any weight loss supplement or meal replacement. Body weight, BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, percentage of fat and diastolic and systolic blood pressure were measured at the end week 1, week 4 and week 8. All participants received Zumba exercise along with dietary meal plan interventions and data were collected using a 24-hour dietary recall and a 3-days food diary. The effects of Zumba exercise with applied meal plan were analyzed by using one-way repeated measures MANOVA. The results showed that Zumba exercise combined with dietary meal plan showed a significant different in body weight (p<.001), BMI (p<.001), hip circumference (p<.001), waist circumference (p<.001), and percentage of fat (p<.001) after 8-week intervention. However, there was no significant difference in the systolic blood pressure (p<.05) after 8 weeks of intervention. Interestingly, these data show a significant difference between week 1 vs week 4 (p < .001) in this study. This study concludes that meal plan and Zumba exercise provide significant effects on body weight, BMI, hip and waist circumference, percentage of fat and systolic blood pressure (week 1 vs week 4) thus may improve anthropometric and physiological indices among overweight women.
SHADOW EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA AFTER THE PANDEMIC: A QUALITATIVE STUDY FROM PERSPECTIVES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS AND PRIVATE TUTORS
Authors: Hamid Nur Syazwani , Ab Wahid Hariyaty
Published: January 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has primarily changed educational systems worldwide, introducing a new hybrid learning mode. In Malaysia, shadow education— private tutoring offered an outside support system to the formal school system for the students increasing their academic achievements. This qualitative study explores the perspectives of 7 secondary school students and 5 numbers of each parent, schoolteachers and private tutors on shadow education in Malaysia after the pandemic using a semi-structured interview. The number of participants were determined by saturated data obtained and they were chosen using purposive sampling method. Then, the data was analyzed using Braun and Clarke thematic analysis. This research aims to understand the impacts of the pandemic on the underlying forces of shadow education, the challenges encountered, and the potential future trends. Overall, in Malaysian context, secondary school students and parents agreed that shadow education able to help the student’s academic performance based on their personalized attention, flexibility learning opportunities, personality, innovative and creativity of the private tutors. Schoolteachers also admit the importance of shadow education based on the enhanced achievement of the students attending shadow education, but other elements need to be improved such as internet coverage and efficiency.
SCALING LESSON STUDIES FOR EDUCATIONAL REFORM: EXPLORING CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES – A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Mohd Ramli Azneezal Ar-Rashid , Borhan Mohamad Termizi
Published: January 2025

LS (LS), originating from Japan, refers to a collaborative professional development practice that has gained worldwide recognition for its effectiveness in enhancing teaching quality and student learning. Despite its proven benefits, scaling LS for systemic educational reform presents significant challenges, particularly in the realms of change management and implementation strategies. This Systematic Literature Review (SLR) seeks to identify and examine the main factors that impact the successful scaling of Lesson Studies within educational systems. Employing a comprehensive search across databases, which include (WoS), and Scopus, we screened 731 articles published between 2020 and 2024. The study’s flow is based on the PRISMA framework. After applying inclusion criteria, 36 peer-reviewed studies were selected for in-depth analysis. The results indicate three themes: (1) change management and scaling strategies, (2) teacher capacity building and professional growth, and (3) cultural, social, and contextual adaptations. The findings indicate that adjusting LS to accommodate cultural, institutional, and social factors strengthens its role in continuous teacher development. While scaling LS poses challenges, particularly in maintaining collaboration virtually, digital platforms offer viable solutions without compromising core elements. Effective leadership and culturally responsive strategies are essential for successful implementation. LS’s flexibility, emphasis on teamwork, digital adaptability, and adaptive leadership make it a robust model for educational reform and teacher development across diverse settings. This review adds to the existing literature by synthesizing current knowledge on implementation strategies and providing practical recommendations for educators and policymakers aiming to leverage Lesson Studies for educational reform. Upcoming research should prioritize longitudinal studies to assess the long-term effects of these strategies on educational outcomes as well as investigate innovative solutions to the challenges identified.
Analysis of errors in junction temperature estimated by temperature-sensitive electrical parameter for parallel-connected SBDs
Authors: Fukunaga Shuhei , Funaki Tsuyoshi
Published: January 2025

Multi-chip topology is widely adopted for large-rated current power modules. Thermal management of multi-chip power modules has a significant impact on their long-term reliability. The transient thermal network model used for thermal management relies on the time response of junction temperature, which is estimated using temperature-sensitive electrical parameters (TSEPs) derived from the temperature dependency of I-V characteristics in power devices. However, the parallel connection of power devices complicates the junction temperature estimation because the sensing current is shared unevenly due to differences in the I-V characteristics of individual devices and the temperature gradient within the power module package. Consequently, the temperature estimated using a unified TSEP does not accurately represent the temperature difference among parallel-connected power devices. This paper investigates an error in the junction temperature estimated by using unified static TSEP for parallel-connected silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) as the power device. The results reveal that the unified TSEP underestimates the maximum temperature in multi-chip power modules. However, the semi-physical model of power devices enables us to estimate the junction temperature of each SiC SBD when we measure shared currents for each device.
Increasing the flame resistance of cellulose by nonthermal plasma coupled with chemical treatments
Authors: Do Hoang Tung , Nguyen Duc Ba , Nguyen Thi Hoai Phuong , Le Thi Thu Huong , Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy
Published: January 2025

Nonthermal plasma coupled with H2O2 and HBO3 treatment was examined to enhance cellulose flame resistance (FR) through the plasma-liquid interaction (PLI) of the H2O2 solution (indirect method) and plasma-activated surface (PAS) by Ar plasma jet (direct method). Here, the results revealed a significant increase in cellulose FR of up to 48% with plasma treatments, depending on flame exposure time and synthesized procedures. This enhancement is attributed to the changes in the chemical compositions and cellulose surface by plasma treatment, improving boron distribution on the cellulose surface during HBO3 treatment. Compared to the PLI, PAS demonstrated superiority in increasing FR and offered greater economic efficiency by a short treatment time of 1 min.
Community Pharmacists' Responses to Acute Gastroenteritis
Authors: Ibrahim Inas Rifaat
Published: January 2025

Gastroenteritis (GE) is a life-threatening disease caused by several infectious pathogens. The main goal of this study is to evaluate community pharmacists’ response to acute GE cases in terms of counseling, dispensing, and labeling. The study employed a novel approach using simulated patients (SP) to evaluate how community pharmacists responded to GE cases. A population sampling technique involved selecting pharmacies within Baghdad, Iraq, from March to July 2024. The SP simulated the symptoms of acute diarrhea and asked the pharmacist to manage his condition, then recorded all interactions with the pharmacists using a validated data collection method. The differences between variables were found through Chi-square tests; any alpha level less than 0.05 was considered significant. The study found variations in pharmacists’ responses about counseling, dispensing, and labeling across demographic characteristics. Regarding counseling practice, almost all males outperformed females in this practice. Also, those working part-time or from the Rusafah region performed better for counseling services than their counterparts. The most common drugs dispensed included metronidazole, loperamide, domperidone, ceftriaxone, ondansetron, metoclopramide, paracetamol, and hyoscine butyl bromide. Regarding labeling, female pharmacists and those working in the Rusafah region and with part-time schedules were more proactive in writing the required medicine information on the label sheet than their counterparts.  Further, variations in labeling practices were also found across different demographic characteristics. Targeted interventions are needed to enhance patient care and medication education in community pharmacy settings.