bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EXPLORING THE INTEGRATION AND IMPACT OF GOOGLE SITES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING: A STRUCTURED SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: HALIM ABDULLAH ABDUL , HALIM NOOR DAYANA ABD
Published: December 2024

The growing prevalence of digital tools in educational environments has led educators to investigate innovative platforms such as Google Sites. The objective of this structured scoping literature review is to examine the extent and influence of Google Sites in educational settings, thereby addressing a substantial gap in the comprehension of its practical applications and advantages. A thorough search and analysis of academic literature are the foundation of the study, which aims to identify the primary themes, trends, and outcomes that are linked to the use of Google Sites in education. Methodologically, a comprehensive search of final, indexed articles from reliable databases Scopus and Web of Science published between 2020 and 2024 was carried out. This was followed by a stringent selection and appraisal process to include studies that satisfied predetermined criteria. The PRISMA framework informs the study’s flow. Out of 316 initial records, the final review included 15 studies that covered a wide range of educational settings, from primary to higher education. The findings were divided into two themes which are digital pedagogy and online teaching strategies and impact of Google Sites towards student learning and digital literacy. The review concludes that Google Sites is a valuable tool for educators, offering a versatile and user-friendly environment that supports various pedagogical approaches. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies to further elucidate the long-term benefits and potential challenges associated with its integration into educational practice.
CUSTOMER PARTICIPATION ETHICAL REVIEW AND VALUE CO-CREATION ON SHARING ECONOMY PLATFORMS AMONG CUSTOMERS OF GREEN FOOD IN GHANA
Authors: MARTEY EDWARD MARKWEI , LARBI RACHEAL RASHIDA , MANTE GEORGE DOMINIC KOFI , CRENTSIL PATRICIA , ADDO POLINA
Published: December 2024

The objective of this research was to design a framework to examine the impact of ethical reviews on participation and co-creation on sharing economy platforms among customers of green foods. Data was collected from 591 green food customers on share economic platform users in Ghana, using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling to address the essential role of ethical review as a mediating factor between customer participation and the intention to co-create value on share economy platforms. The results confirm that consumers’ ethical reviews of sharing economy platforms act as a crucial mediating variable that influences customer participation and value co-creation. This study introduces a novel construct of customer ethics review, proposing a multidimensional framework for understanding consumers’ ethical reviews of sharing economy platforms and their impact on value co-creation. This work is the first to examine the ethical review of sharing economy platforms, offering a new construct to enhance ethics literature and providing practical insights for platform operators to foster customer participation and co-creation.
OPTIMIZATION PATH OF LEGAL RIGHTS PROTECTION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS IN CENTRAL CHINA
Authors: XIN SHEN , NOR ROSHAZLIZAWATI MOHD , RAZAK SITI SURAYA ABD
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the current status of the protection of the legal rights and interests of college students in central China. Through a comprehensive analysis of the existing legal framework, relevant policies and semi-structured interview data, it is found that the rights and interests of college students are often undermined by campus bullying, naked loans and telecommunications fraud. Due to the special vulnerability of the college student group in the socioeconomic background of the central region, they face problems such as not understanding the law and difficulty in finding suitable helpers in the process of protecting their rights. Drawing on comparative studies and best practices, this paper proposes to optimize the rights protection channels in many aspects, such as clarifying the mandatory reporting obligations of relevant responsible entities in legislation, establishing legal aid agencies in colleges and universities, and supporting rights protection APPs. This study aims to contribute to the establishment of a more sound and effective rights protection system for college students in the central region, and ultimately promote the welfare of college students and create a fairer and more just educational environment.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN INTERVENTION AS A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM OF LACK OF SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE HOUSING IN NIGERIA
Authors: VIVIAN ADEGOKE KEHINDE , KHAIDZIR KHAIRUL ANWAR MOHAMED
Published: December 2024

Housing offers shelter and a feeling of security for the future and helps form communities. In Nigeria, several challenges are associated with houses and architecture, particularly in the context of sustainability and traditional building practices. One of the primary concerns is the lack of awareness and comprehension among the general population, developers, and policymakers regarding the concept and advantages of flexible architecture. Nigeria's lack of sustainable and equitable housing poses many challenges impacting residents and the community. It is unknown how the use of design models/interventions in actual building situations and virtual simulations can aid the nation of Nigeria in becoming more resilient and dynamic by emphasizing inclusive and sustainable housing options that meet varied requirements and promote social fairness. This study examined the various interventions and efforts (architectural design and non-design interventions). The research aims to investigate whether or not design improvement through simulation studies on building typology could effectively and economically provide housing equity in slum areas in Nigeria. The study focused on the various architectural intervention variables, such as typology, segregation, centrifugation, and morphology, emphasizing typology most suitable for Nigeria’s peculiar housing challenges.
ENHANCING CREATIVE THINKING IN NON-MAJOR COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS THROUGH INTERACTIVE VISUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Authors: ZAMBRI NURUL ARTIKA , NOOR NORAH MD , RASHID NOOR ASMINA MOHD , GHAFAR LIYANA ABDUL
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of an interactive visual learning environment on creative thinking and performance among non-major computer science students. Utilizing the Torrance Incubation Model (TIM) and visual interactive tools, the research aimed to enhance creative thinking skills. A pre-experimental, single-group, pre-post-test design was employed, involving sixteen non-random, non-major undergraduate computer science students. Participants were exposed to a visual interactive learning environment using visualization for five weeks. Before and after the intervention, participants completed Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT). Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were conducted on the data. The findings indicated that, except for verbal fluency and certain verbal dimensions of creative thinking, students' performance and creativity significantly improved after learning in the visually interactive environment. However, no significant correlation was found between different domains of creative thinking (figurative and verbal) and performance. The study's implications suggest that learners effectively adapt to interactive visual tools to enhance comprehension, also positively influences learners' creative capabilities, indicating the efficacy of integrating visual interactive tools in educational settings. This study contributes to the growing body of research on educational technology and creative pedagogy, providing insights for educators and policymakers on effective strategies to enhance creativity and performance in higher education.
Girişimcilik Eğiliminin İşten Ayrılma Niyeti Üzerindeki Etkisi: Tekstil Sektöründe Bir Araştırma
Authors: Çam Alican , Yolaç Sema
Published: December 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı; planlanmış davranış teorisi bağlamında tekstil sektörü çalışanlarının girişimcilik eğilimlerinin işten ayrılma niyeti üzerindeki etkisini tespit etmektir.
Yöntem: Araştırma kapsamında, Ajzen ve Fishbein (1991) tarafından geliştirilen girişimcilik ölçeği ve Camman, Fichmann vd. (1979) tarafından geliştirilen işten ayrılma niyeti ölçeğinden yararlanılarak, kolayda örneklem yoluyla 277 tekstil sektörü çalışanından veri toplanmıştır. Ölçeklerin geçerlilik ve güvenilirlik analizi yapılmıştır. Araştırmaya katılanların demografik özellikleri tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma modeline uygun olarak geliştirilen hipotezleri test etmek için korelasyon ve regresyon analizleri yapılmıştır.
Sonuç: Çalışmada elde edilen bulgulara göre girişimcilik eğiliminin boyutlarının işten ayrılma niyeti üzerinde pozitif ve anlamlı etkisi olduğu saptanmıştır. Girişimcilik eğiliminin davranışa yönelik tutum boyutunun işten ayrılma niyeti üzerinde %23, varsayılan davranış kontrolü boyutunun %21, kişisel norm boyutunun ise %20 etki derecesinin olduğu belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada tekstil sektörü çalışanları arasında girişimcilik eğilimi boyutlarının işten ayrılma niyeti üzerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ve pozitif yönlü etkisi tespit edilmiştir. Yapılan analizler sonucunda tekstil sektörü çalışanlarının girişimcilik eğiliminin işten ayrılma niyeti üzerinde anlamlı etkisi olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Özgün Değer: Çalışanların girişimcilik eğilimi ve işten ayrılma niyeti üzerine alan yazında yapılan çalışmaların kısıtlı olduğu görülmektedir. Elde edilen bulgular neticesinde, tekstil sektöründe girişimcilik eğilimine sahip çalışanların kendi işlerini kurmak isteyecekleri tespit edilmiştir. Tekstil sektörüne ilişkin olarak yapılan bu çalışmanın literatüre önemli bir katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
An Assessment of Factors Influencing Airline Disruption Management Decisions Through R-SWARA Method
Authors: Uzgör Mustafa , Semercioglu Halil , Aydoğan Kadir
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study aims to identify the key criteria determining operational decisions to disruptions in airline operations and analyze the importance weights of these criteria..
Method: In this context, a literature review was conducted to identify potential criteria influencing disruption management decisions. Subsequently, semi-structured interviews were held with experts working in airline operations control centers to finalize the criteria. Additionally, the relative importance weights of these factors were determined using the expert-focused R-SWARA (Rough Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis) method.
Results: The findings reveal that flight safety is the most significant criterion in the decision-making process of airlines' disruption management. Security ranked as the second most important criterion in the current study. The rankings of other criteria also provide valuable scientific insights for further examination.
Originality: Research on airline disruption management primarily focuses on optimizing responses to operational disruptions and developing new solution models. These studies have predominantly employed mathematical optimization models to minimize the adverse effects of disruptions. However, no research has been found that utilizes decision-making methods to prioritize the criteria influencing responses to such disruptions. Addressing this topic as a decision-making problem in this study provides a macro perspective on the perspectives influencing the resolution of disruption management challenges.
Case of Epidermoid Cyst in Parotid Gland in a 23-Year-Old Female Patient Initially Diagnosed as Parotid Tumor: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Barsyah Putra Muhammad Rynaldisatya , Syamun Rahmens
Published: December 2024

Epidermoid cyst is a tumor-like lesion that is generally benign, containing slow-growing keratin and lined by epithelial cells such as epidermis located in the dermis or subcutaneous, where this cyst is very rare in the parotid gland. The incidence of epidermoid cysts in the parotid gland is unclear due to limited reports. Although this lesion is benign, an accurate diagnosis is very important early, so that better management can be carried out. In this case report, a 23-year-old female patient was reported with a lump on the back of the right cheek since 3 years ago. The lump was initially small and slowly enlarged to a fairly large size of about 3 x 4 cm. The lump was the same color as the skin, the punctum was not visible, it was soft to the touch, partially fixed and there was no palpable fluctuation. Ultrasonography examination showed a hypoechoic shadow with a clear boundary in the right parotid area, so that the initial diagnosis was as a right parotid tumor. Initially the plan was for superficial parotidectomy, but switched to parotid cyst excision after the incision in the parotid area showed that the cyst was visible. The removed cyst was examined histopathologically and showed cyst wall tissue with a surface covered with squamous epithelium, the lumen containing a keratin mass, thus confirming that the lesion was an epidermoid cyst. Epidermoid cysts in the parotid gland can be misdiagnosed as parotid tumors due to their similar clinical and radiological manifestations. Accurate identification of clinical and pathological features is essential to differentiate them. Slow growth and ambiguous radiological appearance can lead to misdiagnosis. Complete excision of the parotid cyst is the primary treatment of choice for epidermoid cysts.
Student Voter Resistance to Vote Buying in the 2024 General Election (Case Study of Students of the Department of Business Administration, Manado State Polytechnic)
Authors: Silvana Grace Joice
Published: December 2024

Vote buying is a form of money politics that is a serious threat to the integrity of the democratic process, especially among young voters, including students. This study aims to analyze student voter resistance to the practice of vote buying (money politics) in the 2024 election, with a case study of students of the Department of Business Administration of the Manado State Polytechnic. This study uses a quantitative survey mix method approach supported by group discussions and in-depth interviews. The findings show that student resistance to vote buying is partial and tends to be passive. As many as 50.5% of students stated that they rejected the offer of vote buying, but another 49.5% admitted to accepting. The rate of active rejection in the form of reporting of candidates who do vote buying is very low, with only 26.1% of students supporting reporting. This low active resistance is influenced by factors such as personal relationships with candidates, normalization of money politics in the surrounding environment, and uncertainty in attitudes as reflected in the average Likert scale score of 3.3 (neutral/hesitant). However, support for anti-vote buying campaigns is quite high, with an average scale of 3.9, and 86.9% of students agree to be a pioneer in rejecting the practice. This study highlights the gap between the moral attitude of students who reject vote buying and the concrete actions needed to stop the practice, as well as the importance of intervention through education and legal protection for whistleblowers.
Internalization of Religious Moderation Through Islamic Religious Education in the Digital Era at the University of Muhammadiyah Gresik
Authors: Ahyan Yusuf Sya’bani Mohammad , Zainuddin Muhammad , Walid Muhammad , Haris Abdul
Published: December 2024

This research focuses on the academic condition at the University of Muhammadiyah Gresik which has begun to implement the value of religious moderation. However, these values still need to be internalized more deeply in order to solve problems by referring to the principle of religious moderation. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with interview, observation, and documentation data collection techniques. Data analysis was carried out through the stages of collection, reduction, data presentation, and verification of conclusion drawn, with data validity tests using method triangulation techniques, member checks, and long-term utilization. The results of the study show that: 1) The concept of internalization of religious moderation at the University of Muhammadiyah Gresik starts from the seven principles of religious moderation in the Progressive Islamic Treatise which is translated into the Internal Quality Assurance System of Muhammadiyah-Aisyiyah Higher Education (SPMI PTMA). Further implementation is described in the vision, mission, and Semester Learning Plan (RPS) of each course. 2) Lecturers' efforts in implementing religious moderation involve three stages: externalization, objectification, and internalization of national values, tolerance, and pluralism in classroom learning practices. This study provides an overview of the importance of strengthening the internalization of religious moderation in the context of higher education to form the character of students who are tolerant and committed to national values.
Knowledge and perception of dental profession students about the selection of mouthwash for recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) therapy
Authors: Ayuningtyas Nurina Febriyanti , Surboyo Meircurius Dwi Condro , Nagoro Ayu Anggraini Broto , Hendrayanto Shalma Maulidya , Rachmadanti Zhafira Khansa
Published: December 2024

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a recurring ulcer on the oral mucosa with no known cause and without association with systemic diseases. Dental profession students are expected to have adequate knowledge and positive perceptions regarding the use of mouthwash for RAS therapy. This study aimed to describe the levels of knowledge and perception of dental students about the selection and use of mouthwash for managing RAS. The study involved 90 students from the Dental Profession Study Programme at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya. Data were collected through an online questionnaire comprising 18 questions, divided into two categories: (1) knowledge of mouthwash brands, active ingredients, usage duration, and timing, and (2) perceptions regarding the importance, safety, and effectiveness of mouthwash for RAS. The responses were tabulated and presented in percentages. The results revealed that 95.56% of respondents demonstrated good knowledge of mouthwash for RAS therapy. Perceptions of the importance, safety, and effectiveness of mouthwash were 87.78%, 98.89%, and 94.44%, respectively, with an overall positive perception rate of 92.22%. In conclusion, dental profession students at Universitas Airlangga possess a high level of knowledge and positive perceptions about the use of mouthwash for RAS therapy.
The Impact Map of the "Spor Toto Organization" in Turkish Sports
Authors: Acar Gökhan , Serin Kayhan
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study is to analyze the contribution of the Spor Toto Organization Presidency to Turkish sports and sporting activities. Within the scope of the research, the level of institutional support provided by the Spor Toto Organization Presidency to sports activities is examined. The study employs SWOT analysis, one of the qualitative research methods. This analytical approach is used to systematically evaluate internal and external factors related to organizations, projects, or sectoral products. The study is limited to data from the years 2004–2017. According to the results derived from the data, the contributions of the Spor Toto Organization Presidency to Turkish sports demonstrate a significant impact across a wide spectrum, including sports financing, infrastructure development, support for amateur sports, and the organization of international events. The institution's robust financial structure is evidenced by its provision of 18.141 billion Turkish Lira to the treasury and the construction of 2,547 sports facilities during the 2004–2017 period, substantiating its effectiveness in promoting sports development. However, the lack of detailed information about its activities after 2017 highlights a transparency deficit regarding resource allocation and efficient usage, which stands out as one of the institution's weaknesses. This lack of transparency poses a risk of undermining the organization's public reputation and credibility. Additionally, economic fluctuations are perceived as a threat that could challenge the institution's financial models. Changes in government policies and legal regulations regarding betting may negatively affect the organization’s revenue streams. The politicization of sports emerges as another external threat, potentially jeopardizing the independence and reputation of the organization. The Spor Toto Organization Presidency plays an indispensable role in financing and developing Turkish sports. Nevertheless, a strategic roadmap is required to optimize its strengths and opportunities, address its weaknesses, and take proactive measures against threats.
Engelli Sporcularda Spor Motivasyonunun Etkileri Hakkında Bir Derleme
Authors: Özgün Balta Göknur , Uslular Aşina , Vural Kerim , Özçelik Ömer Faruk
Published: December 2024

Bu araştırma, Türkiye’de spor alanında bedensel, işitsel ve görme engelli sporcuların spora katılım motivasyonlarına yönelik yapılan araştırmalardan bazılarının incelenmesi amacı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma, bu kapsamda çalışacak araştırmacılara ve saha uygulamacılarına rehberlik edecek şekilde son altı yılda yapılan araştırmaların sonuçlarının fark edilmesi ile gelecek çalışmalara rehberlik etmesi bakımından dikkat çekmektedir. Araştırma nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman incelemesi kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ulusal Tez Merkezi, Google Akademik Arama Motoru ve Üniversite dergilerinde yayınlanan makaleler, “engelli”, “motivasyon”, “katılım motivasyonu”, “sporcularda katılım motivasyonu” anahtar kelimeleri ile tarama yapılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda 2018-2024 yılları arasında 12 adet bilimsel araştırmaya ulaşılabilinmiştir. Bu araştırmaların 2’si başarı motivasyonu üzerineyken 10 tanesi spora katılım motivasyonu ölçeği ile çalışılmıştır. Engelli sporcularda branş fark etmeksizin bulundukları spor ortamının onları motive ettiği gözlenmiştir.
Ứng dụng mô hình stacking kết hợp smote và tối ưu hóa Bayesian đánh giá rủi ro tín dụng
Authors: Minh Dương Hớn
Published: December 2024

Dự đoán rủi ro tín dụng là nhiệm vụ quan trọng đối với các tổ chức tài chính nhằm giảm thiểu nguy cơ vỡ nợ và tối ưu hóa quyết định cho vay. Trong bối cảnh sự phát triển nhanh chóng của các kỹ thuật học máy, nhiều phương pháp phân loại đã được phát triển để cải thiện khả năng dự đoán rủi ro tín dụng. Nghiên cứu này áp dụng mô hình stacking để đánh giá rủi ro tín dụng, kết hợp dự đoán từ nhiều mô hình học máy khác nhau, bao gồm XGBoost, Random Forest, và CatBoost. Một mô hình meta, hồi quy logistic, được sử dụng để tối ưu hóa dự đoán từ các mô hình cơ sở để đưa ra dự đoán. Dữ liệu được xử lý bằng kỹ thuật SMOTE để cân bằng và các siêu tham số của các mô hình cơ sở được tối ưu hóa thông qua phương pháp tối ưu hóa Bayesian. Kết quả cho thấy mô hình stacking đạt được độ chính xác 95,50 % và chỉ số ROC-AUC đạt 98,15 %, chứng tỏ độ tin cậy cao của các dự đoán. Kết quả này cung cấp về khả năng ứng dụng của các mô hình học máy trong việc đánh giá rủi ro tín dụng, hỗ trợ các tổ chức tài chính trong việc ra quyết định cấp tín dụng cho cá nhân.
Nghiên cứu chế biến rượu chưng cất từ mít Thái thứ phẩm (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.)
Authors: Phượng Nguyễn Vân Ngọc , Hùng Nguyễn Tấn
Published: December 2024

Nghiên cứu được thực hiện để khảo sát ảnh hưởng của 3 yếu tố bao gồm tỷ lệ nấm men (0,4 % - 1,2 % (w/v), độ Brix (22-30) và pH = (3,6-4,5) đến độ rượu của sản phẩm rượu từ mít Thái. Thử nghiệm được thiết kế theo mô hình Box-Behnken để xác định các điều kiện tối ưu cho quá trình lên men dịch mít. Dịch mít sau lên men được chưng cất để đánh giá một số chỉ tiêu chất lượng của rượu (methanol, aldehyde và cảm quan). Kết quả cho thấy hàm lượng ethanol của dịch mít sau lên men đạt 15,31 % (v/v) khi lên men 9 ngày ở các các điều kiện thích hợp được xác định tỷ lệ men 0,799 %, dịch quả ở 26,71 oBx và pH = 4,06. Chất lượng mít sau chưng cất đạt Tiêu chuẩn Việt Nam theo TCVN 7045: 2013 và có chất lượng cảm quan khá. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, có thể tận dụng nguồn mít Thái thứ phẩm làm nguyên liệu lên men rượu nhằm tạo ra sản phẩm có giá trị gia tăng cũng như góp phần đa dạng hóa sản phẩm và nâng cao giá trị kinh tế cho mít thứ phẩm.
Hiện trạng kỹ thuật và quản lý chất thải trong ao nuôi tôm thẻ chân trắng (Litopenaeus vannamei) thâm canh ở tỉnh Trà Vinh
Authors: Phong Lê Quốc
Published: December 2024

Nghiên cứu được thực hiện từ tháng 9/2021 đến tháng 2/2022 thông qua phỏng vấn 40 hộ nuôi tôm thẻ chân trắng thâm canh ở tỉnh Trà Vinh nhằm đánh giá các khía cạnh kỹ thuật và hiện trạng quản lý chất thải ao nuôi tôm. Kết quả khảo sát cho thấy diện tích nuôi trung bình 0,80 ha/hộ, diện tích ao nuôi 0,19 ha/ao. Mật độ thả nuôi trung bình 195,3 con/m2. Sau thời gian nuôi 81,5 ngày/vụ, tôm đạt tỷ lệ sống 76,1 %, hệ số thức ăn 1,18 và năng suất 26,9 tấn/ha/vụ. Phân tích hồi quy cho thấy năng suất nuôi có mối tương quan chặt chẽ với mật độ, tỷ lệ sống; và tương quan nghịch với kích cỡ tôm thu hoạch, diện tích ao nuôi (R2 = 0,89). Bên cạnh đó, số hộ nuôi không xử lý nước thải và bùn thải trước khi thải ra ngoài môi trường chiếm tỷ lệ rất cao, lần lượt là 18/40 hộ (chiếm 45,0 %) và 27/40 hộ (chiếm 67,5 %). Ngoài ra, nghiên cứu cũng xác định một số khó khăn trong xử lý chất thải mà người nuôi tôm ở tỉnh Trà Vinh đang gặp phải như tốn nhiều chi phí khi xử lý chất thải, diện tích của nông hộ nuôi nhỏ và nhận thức của người nuôi về xử lý chất thải còn hạn chế. Qua đó, người nuôi cần quan tâm nhiều đến việc xử lý chất thải để phát triển bền vững nghề nuôi tôm thẻ chân trắng thâm canh ở tỉnh Trà Vinh.
Street Vendor Politics and Legal Mobilisation in Metropolitan India: A Retrospective View
Authors: Rao Cavale Karthik
Published: December 2024

Socio-legal analysis distinguishes itself from more conventional modes of legal reasoning by eschewing an excessive focus on the content of law and instead emphasising a) the motivations of social actors engaging in legal mobilisation; b) legal procedures; and c) bargaining in the shadow of law. In this retrospective essay, I analyse the 30-year period of judicial intervention in street vending governance in two cities—Mumbai and Chennai—beginning in the 1980s and culminating in the passage of the Street Vendors Act 2014 by Parliament. I demonstrate that the above analysis can provide a possible explanation for the limited success of judicial intervention in balancing security of tenure for street vendors with other competing interests. Further, I identify certain continuities in both the substance and the process of street vending governance between the old regime under judicial supervision and the new regime under the Street Vendors Act. I therefore argue that breaking the impasse in street vending governance requires not just the creation of new planning and dispute-resolution forums (as conceived by the Street Vendors Act), but also new political and regulatory processes that mark a clear departure from the earlier period.
From Divergence to Convergence: Degrees of Formality in the Connections Between Two Flemish Progressive Political Parties and Organised Civil Society
Authors: Martin Nick
Published: December 2024

From Divergence to Convergence: Degrees of Formality in the Connections Between Two Flemish Progressive Political Parties and Organised Civil Society

How do political parties and civil society organisations (CSOs) navigate their relationships in the context of the profound change affecting party systems and civil society in recent decades? To answer this question, I develop a typology of party-CSO connections and undertake a comparative case study of the connections between two progressive parties and a cross-section of CSOs in the region of Flanders. I find that these connections have converged on a very similar pattern and explain this convergence in terms of the politicisation of public policymaking in Flanders and the pragmatic approach of mainstream civil society to representing the claims of their constituencies. My study suggests that to fully understand the patterns of connection between political parties and organised civil society, researchers need to consider the influence of policymaking institutions and the strategies of both parties and civic groups in pursuing their goals within those institutions.
Instrument of Institutional Empowerment? An Explorative Study of the Local Council Chair in Flanders
Authors: Reuse Raf , Verhelst Tom
Published: December 2024

Instrument of Institutional Empowerment? An Explorative Study of the Local Council Chair in Flanders

Since 2007, Flemish local councils have been entitled to appoint their own chair, ending the mandatory combination of mayoralty and council chairmanship. The Flemish government initiated this reform to encourage the appointment of non-executive councillors as chairs, aiming to strengthen the council’s overall position. Through an explorative study of five types of council chairs, our article examines whether and how chairs can empower the council and whether chairs without an executive office succeed better in doing so. Based on a new typology of the office, we consider the chair’s role along three dimensions: (1) inside empowerment of the council, (2) partisanship and (3) outside empowerment of the office to the community. We find that while all types of chairs strive to empower the council within government, the non-executive chairs act less partisan and emerge as the council’s spokesperson. These findings suggest that a non-executive chair offers more guarantees to advance the council’s position.
The Utilization of Independent Teaching Platform to Improve Teachers’ Competencies
Authors: Putri Dian Erika , Bafadal Ibrahim , Mustiningsih Mustiningsih
Published: December 2024

The Independent Teaching Platform is a digital media that provides various learning resources, training, and connections between teachers. Through this platform, teachers can access the latest learning content, collaborate with fellow teachers, and take professional training without space and time limits. With easy and quick access, teachers have the opportunity to continuously develop their knowledge and skills. This article discusses the concrete benefits of utilizing Independent Teaching Platform, such as improved understanding of the latest teaching methods, implementation of technology in learning, and improved creativity in delivering material. In addition, this platform also creates a collaborative space among teachers, enabling the exchange of ideas and experiences that can improve the quality of teaching collectively. The method in writing this article uses a systematic literature review in order to get the sources the researcher wants in detail. The results of the review of this article are that teachers get many benefits that are used to improve competencies in teaching and managing learning in the classroom more actively, innovatively and creatively. However, there are constraints in some remote or outermost areas/regions such as: limited access to qualified teachers, inadequate infrastructure, and geographical isolation.
The Concept of Inter-Institutional Support of Tutoring in Primary Education
Authors: Tomevska - Ilievska Elizabeta , Krstanoska Marija , Trajkovska Martina
Published: December 2024

In order to improve the quality of education for pupils from the Roma population, the paper "The concept of inter-institutional support of tutoring in primary education" focuses on ways to improve cooperation of inter-institutional support in this area. Specifically, it addresses how to improve educational achievement in the classroom and the role of the tutor as a necessary condition for the successful realization of this concept, as well as the tutor's indispensable place in schools and his significance to the primary education. The main goal of this research is to ascertain the concept of tutoring with inter-institutional support of Roma pupils in elementary school. Both qualitative and quantitative elemental analyzes are present in the study, and the following research methods are applied: surveying and interviewing, followed by both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the collected research data. This study has established the concept of cooperation of primary schools with the relevant institutions, and as a result, models for its effective execution have been developed. Creating this kind of extra learning through tutoring is quite responsible and requires careful preparation, clear communication and requires the involvement of expert teams made up of practitioners and specialists. The manner in which work materials are provided, consultation over the implementation of tutoring, sharing of student data, and the necessity of class organization all showed notable differences. It is imperative to make investments in teaching and innovation, but more than anything, this issue needs to be institutionally supported so that people will trust in the progress made.
ILLUMINATION PROPERTIES AND GADGET EFFICIENCY STEADINESS OF WLEDS BASED ON QUANTUM DOTS
Authors: Lee Hsiao Yi , Tran Thinh Cong , Ho Sang Dang
Published: December 2024

The recent improvements in picture quality have led to the need for new methods to create displays that meet more rigorous standards. While the screen market is mainly dominated by liquid crystal display (LCD) and light emitting diode (LED) technology, these technologies have downsides solvable via creating augmented electroluminescent screens. Utilizing sticky quantum dots (QDs) in the form of down transmuters facilitates creating screens featuring highly improved chroma clarity as well as range. As such, sticky nanocrystals prove a promising option when it comes to creating electroluminescent devices, providing a simple way to build high-quality displays. The QDs that emit light featuring significant fluorescent quantum output along with chroma clarity covering the entire visible spectrum, as well as significantly-bright singular-chroma LED apparatuses featuring extrinsic quantum proficiencies reaching 1.30%, 0.39%, 1.04%, and 2.10% respectively in the case of blue, red, orange, and green hues, saw the prospect of development. Additionally, white LEDs were created by combining QDs, achieving a color temperature of 5,300 K and over 80% color rendering index. The LED performance is also extensively evaluated, including color stability, and device efficiency, providing crucial data for the advancement of high-quality electroluminescent displays.
REVIEW THE INFLUENCE OF ALUMINUM-ZNO FILMS ON MULTI-CHIP REMOTE-PHOSPHOR WHITE LEDS’ PROPERTIES
Authors: MA Hsin-Yi , Quoc Anh Nguyen Doan
Published: December 2024

Zinc oxide (ZnO) exhibits stable emission across blue, green, orange, and red wavelength regions, depending upon excitation energy and preparation conditions. It is possible to tune the ZnO luminescent bandgap by introducing metal dopants to generate extrinsic defects in its matrix. Leveraging this stable and tunable photo-luminescent characteristic, ZnO emerges as a promising candidate for luminescent materials, especially applicable in the realm of luminescent converted LEDs. Specifically, aluminum-doped ZnO (Al-doped ZnO) films exhibit commendable conductivity and transmittance, qualifying them as suitable candidates for transparent conducting oxide materials crucial in LEDs. This study presents a novel application of Al-doped ZnO films, synthesized through a cost-effective sol-gel method, as a converter layer in white LED technology. The research systematically explores the impact of varying Aldoped ZnO concentrations on the color properties and luminosity of the white LED, with the goal of identifying the optimal concentration to achieve enhanced LED lighting efficiency.
¿Cumple nuestro ordenamiento las recomendaciones europeas sobre tributación de cooperativas?
Authors: ALGUACIL MARÍ MARÍA PILAR
Published: December 2024

Durante los años 2000-2011, las cuestiones suscitadas por el régimen fiscal especial de cooperativas en varios países europeos venían centradas en su carácter, o no, de ayuda de Estado, y por tanto, de tratamiento injustificadamente favorecedor. Tras la sentencia Paint Graphos, la cuestión ha quedado arrinconada. En la actualidad, lo que se plantean los organismos comunitarios tanto la Comisión, como el Consejo y el Parlamento–es lo contrario: la necesidad de que los Estados miembros promocionen a la Economía social en general, y a las cooperativas, en particular. Y para ello proponen medidas tendentes a mejorar la situación actual de su régimen fiscal: que no se penalice a estas empresas, y que se las incentive de acuerdo con los objetivos de interés general que cumplen. En el presente trabajo presentaremos las propuestas de la Recomendación del Consejo europeo, de 27 de noviembre de 2023, sobre el desarrollo de condiciones marco para la economía social, en materia de tributación de la Economía social, y el subsiguiente Dictamen de iniciativa del Comité Económico y Social europeo, “Marco fiscal para las entidades de la economía social”, de 10 de julio de 2024. Seguidamente analizaremos si el régimen vigente de tributación de cooperativas cumple con esas recomendaciones, al hilo de algunos ejemplos.
Activities limitation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A cross sectional study
Authors: Khan Hafiz Yaseen khan
Published: December 2024

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto immune disease leads to
progressive destruction of synovial membrane of joints, causing pain, deformity
and functional limitation, which results in severe disability in performing daily
and professional activities. The burden of rheumatoid arthritis RA in general
population varies high in females. The most common cause of rheumatoid
arthritis in individual life is activities limitations. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease
that should be examined and assessed carefully in the general peoples as well as
in patients , because if this disease is identified later can lead to a state of
irreversible damage of the articular cartilage of the joints , which can lead further
disability and increases activities limitation .
Objective: to asses activities limitation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Methodology: Total of 132 patients in the study. Data was collected at
rheumatology OPD at arif diagnostic hospital and research center Hayatabad
Peshawar. Data from patients were collected through health assessment
questionnaire (HAQ) convenient sampling technique was used, data was analyzed
using SPSS version 26.
Result: total of 132 participated, ranging in age from 25-60 years, mean age was
47.6±10.3. Female patients were more than male patients. Out of 132 patients 2
67.4% have female patients and 32.6% were have male patients with rheumatoid
arthritis
Conclusion: most of the patients with rheumatoid arthritis were having activities
limitations in their daily life. in term of severity most patients were have moderate
pain .
Keywords: activities limitation, rheumatoid arthritis, HAQ
THE PREVALENCE OF URINARY INCONTINENCE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN OF SECOND TRIMESTER IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS PESHAWAR
Authors: Gul Saima
Published: December 2024

Background:
A urinary incontinence (UI) is when urine is removed or leaked without conscious control. This common and embarrassing issue costs people significantly in terms of socioeconomic costs, loss of quality of life, and morbidity. During this time before giving birth, women frequently experience their first UI.
 
Objectives:
To check urinary incontinence among different aged groups of female with multiple pregnancy.
Methods:
After the approval of research proposal from graduate committee, permission was obtained from head of departments of all the specific departments in hospitals. In order to achieve a higher number of women in a shorter period of time, we collected the data from those patients who were admitted in wards. Patients meeting inclusion criteria were recruited in the study.  The data was collected using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ).
Results:
Mean age of subjects is 29.36 with a standard deviation of 7.96. Urinary incontinence is more prevalent in age group of 30-39 years with the percentage of 70 %. In second trimester the prevalence of urinary incontinence is 60.1%. It is also common once or twice during a day with the percentage of 26.7%. Estimates of the prevalence of incontinence in women are highly variable. These inconsistent results can be largely attributed to the adoption of various incontinence definitions.
Conclusions:
As the number of gestational week’s increases, UI symptoms in pregnancy become more common. In the majority of cases, the most common type of SUI causes only a small amount of urine loss. Several studies have found that UI causes pregnant women to experience mild to moderate amounts of discomfort. UI has a major negative impact on pregnant women's quality of life.
The Impact of Manual Assisted Cough Technique on Peak Cough Flow and Pulmonary Function in Patients with Incomplete Cervical Spine Injury
Authors: Nadeem Ahmad Dr Nadeem
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Background:
Spinal cord injury (SCI) often results in motor and sensory impairments below the site of injury, with various causes contributing to its occurrence. Incidence rates of SCI are higher in males, and the distribution across different age groups varies. In cases of incomplete cervical spine injury, individuals may experience reduced peak cough flow (PCF) and pulmonary function. The Manually Assisted Cough (MAC) technique has been proposed as a potential intervention to address these outcomes.
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of the MAC technique in improving PCF and pulmonary functions in patients with incomplete cervical spinal cord injury.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 30 participants with Incomplete Cervicale Spinal Cord Injury were selected through convenient sampling at the Paraplegic Center in Peshawar. The MAC technique was administered for four weeks, and PCF was measured as the primary outcome. Data analysis utilized R and SPSS, with paired t-tests and one-way ANOVA employed to assess improvements and differences in device readings before and after the intervention, respectively. Inclusion criteria encompassed PCF below 50%, ASIA scale C and D classification, and an age range of 25 to 40 years for both genders. Exclusion criteria involved upper cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine injuries, tuberculosis, degenerative diseases, surgical cases, and complete spinal cord injury.
Results:
The study includes 82.1% males and 17.9% females with C4 (17.9%), C5 (25.0%), C6 (42.9%), and C7 (14.3%) injuries. The paired t tests results show significant improvement in device reading spirometer (p=0.009), peak flowmeter (p=5.554e-07), pulse oximeter (p=0.1596) after intervention with null hypothesis rejected at 95% C.I. Generalized linear regression model demonstrated spirometer readings has significant impact on improvement scores (p=4.74e-15 ***). The study also demonstrated a significant improvement in the patients with specific spinal cord injury.
Conclusion: MAC technique is effective in treating pulmonary functions in patients with spinal cord injuries. Since the improvement scores were based on device readings before and after interventions, spirometer reading was observed to be significantly changed after treatment.
Frequency of nomophobia among medical students of Hayatabad: A cross sectional survey
Authors: Ahmad Naveed , Imtiaz Iqra , Safia Rehana , Ali Kanwal , Gul Hira , Asma
Published: December 2024

Background: Nomophobia is relatively new medical term coined in 2008 by a UK based health organization. It is an acronym to the term “No mobile phone phobia” and it refers to people anxiety and fear of not being able to use their smart phones due to their battery running out or being out of coverage area. In some cases, it can become a serious mental problem for those affected. This study was conducted to find out the frequency of Nomophobia in medical students of Hayatabad. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on of medical students of Hayatabad and included all 5 years MBBS students in the survey. Participants who didn’t own their own smart phone were excluded from the study. Total sample size was 325 participants. Convenient sampling methods was used for data collection. Demographic data was obtained initially and nomophobia was assessed using NMP-Q questionnaire which is 7-point Likert scale and performed scoring and minimum possible score was 20, whereas maximum possible score was 140. Data was analyzed using SPSS-version 21. Results: A total of 130 (40%) males and 195 (60%) females participated in the study. Mean age of the participants was 21.72±3.043. Out of total 325 participants majority of the participants 168 (51.7%) reported to have moderate level of nomophobia followed by severe levels. Only 42 (12.9%) participants reported to have mild levels nomophobia. Conclusion: The current study findings showed that nomophobia is quite common in medical students. Nomophobia is a serious mental health issue and awareness needs to be created to help minimize it.
PREVALENCE OF UPPER CROSS SYNDROME AND ASSOCIATED NECK PAIN IN LECTURERS OF PRIVATE SECTOR UNIVERSITIES OF PESHAWAR
Authors: Afridi Baz Meer
Published: December 2024

Upper cross syndrome is significantly increased in the today's population especially in lecturers. The condition presents as a posture difficulty caused by hyperactive pectoralis and upper trapezius muscles. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and related risk factors of upper cross syndrome, as well as its relationship with neck discomfort in the lecturers of private sector universities of Peshawar. On 131 lecturers a cross-sectional descriptive research was conducted. Out of 131 participants 90 (68%) were male and 41 (31%) were female. Out of 131 participants, 56 (42.7%) had upper cross syndrome and the remaining 75, (57.3%) were normal. On the bases of discomfort or pain 57 (43.5%) participants reported having minor neck pain, 53 (40.5%) reported having mild neck pain and 21 (16%) had reported severe pain. In conclusion, this study highlights the significant prevalence of Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) among university lecturers in Peshawar's private sector universities, approximately half of the participants affected by the UC syndrome. The findings underscore the correlation between UCS and neck discomfort, as evidenced by the 43.5% of participants reporting minor neck discomfort and 40.5% experiencing mild neck pain. These results suggest that postural issues related to UCS are a considerable concern within this population.