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JAMOA OLDIDA NUTQ SO‘ZLASHNING LINGVISTIK VA EKSTRALINGVISTIK JIHATLARI
Authors: Jurayeva Mohira
Published: September 2024

The art of public speaking involves a complex interplay of linguistic and extralinguistic elements that are crucial for effective communication. Linguistic aspects encompass the choice of words, sentence structure, grammar, and overall coherence of the message. These elements are essential for conveying the speaker's ideas clearly and effectively to the audience. Additionally, the tone, style, and register of language used play a significant role in engaging the listeners. Conversely, extralinguistic aspects encompass non-verbal components such as body language, facial expressions, gestures, posture, eye contact, and vocal delivery. These elements greatly influence how the audience perceives the speaker and the message being conveyed. For instance, maintaining eye contact can establish a connection with the audience, while appropriate gestures can enhance the impact of the spoken words.
REFLEKSIV KOMPITENSIYASINI SHAKLLANTIRISHDA NAZARIY YONDASHUVLAR
Authors: Yuldoshev Bobir
Published: September 2024

This article focuses on the methods of developing reflexive competence of students in foreign language teaching, which help to increase the student's intellectual competence on the basis of tasks that motivate students, cooperation technology. Also, the official and scientific literature on the topic of this article is summarized and general conclusions are given on the existing discussions.
Digital BIM-based process for BIPV Digital product data models
Authors: Saretta Erika , Bonomo Pierluigi , Yang Rebecca , Wijeratne Pabasara , Samarasinghe Tharushi , ALAMY Philippe , Caballero Daniel Valencia , Mediavilla Asier , Dankers Ralph , Jennifer Adami , Dallapiccola Mattia , Schneider Astrid
Published: September 2024

Digitalization is reshaping the construction sector, offering benefits such as reduced delays, cost control, and enhanced collaboration. BIM stands as the cornerstone of this transformation, ensuring coherence in building realization, including the integration of BIPV. The new Task 15 report not only explores BIM’s potential for solar buildings but also addresses the need for digitalization, standardization, and collaboration to propel the BIM-BIPV dialogue forward. Looking ahead, multidisciplinary discussions are key to advancing BIM-BIPV approaches, and IEA PVPS Task 15 is committed to driving this agenda further, focusing on standard representation for the seamless integration of BIPV into digitally designed construction processes.
VIOLÊNCIA PSICOLÓGICA NO CONTEXTO FAMILIAR E A LEI MARIA DA PENHA
Authors: Santos Cristiane Nunes , Vieira José Claúdio
Published: September 2024

Considerando a dinâmica conjugal estabelecida nos contextos de violência psicológica, o presente estudo investigou o modo como estas conjugais idades se estabelecem e se perpetuam. As relações conjugais revelaram-se marcadas por intenso conflito, comunicação inadequada e baixa expressão da afetividade. Os resultados reforçam a importância de tratar a relação conjugal em seus aspectos estruturantes e relacionais, visando extinguir a violência psicológica como expressão relacional dos cônjuges. Não obstante, buscamos demonstrar os diversos tipos de violência doméstica existentes contra a mulher, sendo que neste não retratamos somente o aspecto doutrinário em relação aos tipos de violência, mas também o aspecto jurídico, tipificado na legislação ordinária pertinente. Em seguida, demonstramos as dificuldades existentes na relação, vítima e agressor versus órgãos públicos de defesa da mulher vítima de violência doméstica, fazendo um levantamento sobre todos os problemas existentes nesta relação de vítima e agressor em face à aplicabilidade da Lei Maria da Penha.
INDICADORES DE QUALIDADE DE TERAPIA NUTRICIONAL E TEMPO DE INTERNAÇÃO: ANÁLISE REALIZADA EM UMA UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Authors: Cabral Caroline Sousa , Olinto Edcleide Oliveira Dos Santos , Feitosa Gina Araújo Martins , Araújo Pollyana Paula Almeida De , Araújo Renan Gondim , Cavalcanti Débora Silva , Barbosa Janine Maciel , Paiva Geovanna Torres De , Souza Paloma Egídio Andrade De , Cavalcanti Isabel Carolina Da Silva Pinto
Published: September 2024

Introdução: O paciente crítico comumente apresenta intensas respostas metabólicas durante internação em unidade de terapia intensiva, que promovem o catabolismo proteico e, finalmente, o possível diagnóstico de desnutrição. Como desafio de evitar ou atenuar esse processo, a terapia nutricional está cada vez mais fundamentada na prática clínica, e avaliar sua eficácia se torna importante. Objetivo: o objetivo desse estudo é avaliar relação dos indicadores de terapia nutricional e o tempo de internação de pacientes internos em uma UTI de um hospital universitário de alta complexidade. Metodologia: trata-se de um estudo transversal que contemplou 116 pacientes internados entre março de 2018 a março de 2019. Os dados das fichas continham informações gerais, e as variáveis relacionadas ao monitoramento da terapia nutricional recomendada pela ILSI Brasil. A análise de associação foi realizada utilizando-se o teste qui-quadrado de Pearson, bem como teste exato de Fisher, para os casos em que os critérios de Pearson foram violados. Considerou-se p ≤ 0,05 para significância estatística. Resultados: a idade média encontrada foi de 41,81 anos, alteração gastrointestinal mais incidente foi a constipação 48 (43,6%), o tempo médio de internação foi de 10,91 dias. Houve associação significativa com a fase de internação para o indicador de TN Precoce (p=0,009), presença de diarreia (p<0,001) e constipação (p<0,001). Verificou-se que houve correlação significativa, fracamente positiva entre o início de dieta e o tempo de internação (rs=0,229, p=0,017). Conclusão: se pôde constatar e refletir quanto a importância de cada vez mais buscar ferramentas úteis e avaliar sobre o real impacto da terapia nutricional e suas variantes durante toda a internação do paciente. São necessários estudos longitudinais que demonstrem a causa e efeito entre esses indicadores e tempo de internação, já que esse estudo trata da relação desses.
TAXA DE FALHA DE PROTOCOLO UTILIZANDO A TÉCNICA ALL-ON-4: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA
Authors: Silva Bruna Bernardino , Schiestl Melo Maria Eduarda , Witt Pedro Senna , Genta Flávia Vieira , Cunha Natan Lourenço , Ali Al-Salamah Shadia Mohamed , Santen Felipe Van , Santos Douglas Eduardo dos , Bortolin Amanda , Ribeiro Iara Dutra
Published: September 2024

Oral rehabilitation through dental implants is a fundamental solution for restoring the quality of life in edentulous patients and has been widely used due to its high success rates. The all-on-four concept combines two anterior axial implants and two posterior angled implants, making it a viable rehabilitation option for patients with severe bone loss, minimizing the complexity of the surgical procedure, and enabling immediate rehabilitation. Although it presents excellent success rates, it is important to understand the risk factors for implant survival failure. The aim of this work is to conduct a narrative review of the literature and, from it, analyze the failure rates of rehabilitations using the all-on-four protocol. The possible factors identified were gender, maxillary bone, smoking, presence of bruxism, systemic diseases, and previous periodontitis. The implant survival rate confirmed the high success rates of the technique, varying between 94% and 99%. Smoking was shown to be the main risk factor for failure, a variable present in all reviewed articles. The presence of bruxism also presented relevance, albeit more discreetly. The other factors did not show significant impact. It is concluded that there is a need for a greater number of randomized clinical trials with larger samples and long-term follow-up, as the current evidence is limited by the quality of available studies and the scarcity of data on longer clinical outcomes.
INSATISFAÇÃO CORPORAL E CONSUMO DE SUPLEMENTOS ALIMENTARES ENTRE ADOLESCENTES PRATICANTES DE MUSCULAÇÃO EM UMA CIDADE DO INTERIOR DO CEARÁ
Authors: Lira Gabriela Antunes , Leitão Ana Carla Carneiro , Souza Luma Teles de , Gutierrez Flávia Viegas Nascimento , Ferreira Guilherme Bezerra , Filho José Roberto Gomes Francilino , Reis Michelle Mendes , Rodrigues Matheus de Almeida Coutinho , Junior Alberto Augusto Chaves Leitão , Barbosa Francisco Maxwell Leite
Published: September 2024

A adolescência compreende uma fase de intensa fragilidade biopsicossocial, em que os adolescentes enfrentam uma série de mudanças comportamentais, biológicas e sociais. Diante desse cenário, a insatisfação com a imagem corporal torna-se um achado frequente e pode interferir em diversos hábitos por parte dos indivíduos, tal como utilização de suplementos alimentares sem indicação ou supervisão médica ou nutricional por acreditar que tais produtos poderão conduzir mais facilmente ao corpo idealizado. Desse modo, este trabalho tem por objetivo identificar os níveis de insatisfação corporal em adolescentes praticantes de musculação da cidade de Horizonte-CE, as práticas de suplementação neste público, bem como a associação entre estes dois parâmetros. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, quantitativo e transversal realizado em seis academias de musculação da cidade de Horizonte-CE com adolescentes de ambos os sexos e idades entre 14 anos a 19 anos incompletos. Aferiu-se o peso e altura dos adolescentes afim de determinar o estado nutricional. Utilizou-se o questionário validado Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) para avaliar a insatisfação corporal, e para o consumo de suplementos foi utilizado um questionário autoral semiestruturado. Os dados foram tabulados e expressos em tabelas utilizando os programas Who Anthros Plus e Microsoft Excel 2016. Foi realizada análise estatística pelo Quiquadrado de Pearson, considerando significância quando p<0,05. Participaram 60 adolescentes, sendo 70% do sexo feminino e 30% do sexo masculino, com idade média de 17,19±1,34 anos, pontuação no BSQ de 86,7±31,3 pontos, eutrofia foi um achado em 71,7%, 30% dos adolescentes realizam ou realizaram consumo de ergogênicos nutricionais, sendo mais consumidas as proteínas (66,7%). o maior consumo percentual identificado no grupo ausência de insatisfação (42,9%) e insatisfação moderada (26,7%). Entre as meninas os achados de insatisfação corporal foram elevados, entre os meninos, porém, os achados evidenciam ausência de insatisfação corporal, a maioria dos adolescentes esteve em eutrofia. Houve baixa prevalência de consumo de ergogênicos nutricionais, sendo mais frequente o uso de proteínas. O Consumo dos ergogênicos mostrou-se heterogêneo entre os adolescentes, não identificando relação entre percepção corporal e consumo destas substâncias.
TOMOGRAFIA COMPUTADORIZADA E SUAS APLICAÇÕES NA ODONTOLOGIA - REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Oliveira André Luís De , Paganini Fabricio Abel
Published: September 2024

Resumo:   A tomografia computadorizada sofreu uma grande ascensão nos últimos anos entre os dentistas, por conta do advento da tomografia computadorizada cone-beam que foi fabricada com finalidade em exames de cabeça e pescoço e pode apresentar as imagens em fatias e em três dimensões,  o que faz com que sua visualização seja livre de sobreposições e distorções, além de oferecer grandes vantagens em relação aos outros exames complementares já existentes, se sobressaindo na maioria dos aspectos quando comparada com outros exames e com aplicabilidade em várias áreas odontológicas, como em implantodontia, periodontia, cirurgia oral, endodontia e ortodontia entre outros, e sua mais nova aplicabilidade que é a prototipagem rápida, que nada mais é que a fabricação de biomodelos em 3D através da tomografia computadorizada. A acurácia da tomografia computadorizada cone-beam é comprovada em vários estudos que mostram sua eficiência no diagnóstico sempre com muita fidelidade a região anatômica examinada e qualidade de imagem com dose de radiação relativamente baixa comparada à tomografia computadorizada convencional.
Islamic Education Model during the Leadership of Khulafaur Rasyidin
Authors: Hoktaviandri  , Mislaini  , Rori Afrinaldi
Published: September 2024

This study examines the model of Islamic education during the leadership of Khulafaur Rasyidin. Islamic education, which is based on the Qur'an and Sunnah, aims to form human beings who believe and fear Allah SWT. During this period, the caliphs paid great attention to education and the dissemination of knowledge. The research method used is literature research, by collecting data from various relevant literature. Every caliph, ranging from Abu Bakr Ash-Siddiq, Umar bin Khattab, Uthman bin Affan, to Ali bin Abi Talib, has unique contributions and strategies in developing Islamic education. Despite facing political and social challenges, they succeeded in strengthening the foundation of Islamic education which includes aspects of monotheism, morals, worship, and health. This research is important as a reference in understanding the development of Islamic education and as a source of ideas in developing Islamic education strategies today.
Key words: Islamic education, Khulafaur Rasyidin
An Empirical Study on the Review of Literature on Factors Determining Lapsation of Insurance Policies
Authors: Mrs. A. Siva Naga Lakshmi  , Dr. P. V. Mohini
Published: September 2024

Economic conditions or financial hardships may lead to the lapsation of the insurance policy. Policyholders may prioritize their expenses and postpone the payment of premiums to the insurance premium. Lapsation has significant consequences including loss of coverage, premiums, and coverage in the future. The different researchers have identified various reasons for the lapsation. The current study focuses on the review of the literature about the factors influencing lapsation and a hypothetical study about the factors.
Enhancing Employee Engagement and Retention in the Steel Industry: The Role of Talent Management Practices
Authors: Ms. Rosy Barik  , Dr. Anuradha Mishra  , Dr. Bhabani Mallia
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the connections between employee engagement, employee retention, and talent management practices (managerial assistance, employee career development, and rewards and recognitions) in an established steel plant. An analysis with a quantitative approach is used. There was a questionnaire used as the research tool. For this study, a random sample strategy was applied. Questionnaires were used to gather responses. The statistical tool SPSS was initially used to analyze the collected data. A quantitative survey with twenty-four questions that were scored on a five-point Likert scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree was conducted. Regression and factor analysis have been used to analyze data. The results of a linear regression study show that employee engagement and retention are positively impacted by talent management strategies, such as career development opportunities for employees, managerial support, and rewards and recognition.
دور التعليم الالكتروني للمراهوتحقيف التنميه المستدامة
Authors: حسين حسين حبيب , الزهرة سهيلة عبد , محيسن شيماء رشيد
Published: September 2024

أن تحسين التعليم يرفد تمكين المرأة ،إذ يُشكل التعليم الطريق الأساسي لبناء الُقدرات البشرية الأساسية وهي المعرفة ،وتُشكل المرأة  نصف المجتمع، نصف الفاعلين، وتُشكل الحاجة إلى التعلم ضرورة من ضرورات البقاء وغاية لبناء القدرات الانسانية في أي مجتمع من المجتمعات ، وفي أي زمان ومكان، فمع تطور الحضارة الإنسانية وتعقيداتها أصبح حق للإنسان أن يتزود بالتعليم ،لذلك سعت الدولة العراقية إلى أثبات هذا الحق وتجسيده على ارض الواقع من خلال الدستور العراقي ويُمثل التعليم عامل أساس لتقدم المجتمع وحق تكفله الدولة " فعد التعليم عاملاً أساسياً لتقدم المجتمع ،فضلا عن مجانيته في جميع المراحل والزاميته في المراحل الابتدائية مع تشجيع. وتكمن مُشكلة البحث في الآتي:(هل يضمن  التَعليم  تَمكين المرأة ودعم عملية  البناء التنموي المُستدام
Study of Tesseract OCR
Authors: Joshi Kartik
Published: September 2024

In the current Internet and Digitization era, a huge amount of information is available in different forms like books, newspapers, etc. To preserve the contents of such documents, these documents are converted to a digital format by scanning them as images. Detection of text from the scanned images and correct identification of characters is a challenging problem in such cases. Tesseract is a recognition engine based upon open source license which uses some novel techniques for optical character recognition. Tesseract has been designed to recognize more than 100 languages. Few of these languages are English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Dutch and many more. It also works for a few Indian languages such as Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya and others. OCR is the branch of image recognition that is used in applications to recognize text from scanned documents or images. Today combined with the field of Artificial Intelligence this technology is becoming a boon to capture and comprehend the data automatically. In this paper, the researcher has done a detailed study of the working of the Tesseract OCR.
WEB BASED APPLICATION FOR BOARDING HOUSE SERVICE IN EKASAKTI UNIVERSITY AREA
Authors: Mulya Arta .S Robert , Siregar M. Ilham A
Published: September 2024

A boarding house is one of the accommodation service providers or temporary residences consisting of several rooms, each room has facilities that have been provided by the owner of the boarding house. Searching for student boarding houses takes quite a long time and costs more to find a boarding house that suits your needs. To find information on boarding houses, students usually visit boarding houses between houses, ask local people who are close to the campus, walk around the campus and read advertisements in the mass media.
The system development method used in making this final project uses the SDLC waterfall which consists of Planning, Analysis, Design and Implementation, with UML design tools consisting of Usecase Diagrams, Class Diagrams, Activity Diagrams and Sequence diagrams. In making this information system the author uses the PHP programming language, with MySQL database.
This research produces a boarding house service application that can make it easier for students to search for and rent boarding houses in the Ekasakti University area. By using this information system, it is hoped that students will be helped in searching for boarding houses, because there are boarding house locations connected to Google Maps in the information system and students can make rentals, without having to directly meet the owner to make transactions, as well as several other menus.
Web-based boarding house service application, which can solve the problem of difficulties for students in finding temporary housing such as boarding houses, using the SDLC development method, PHP programming language and MySQL database.
A Comprehensive Analysis of Hakka Music Culture Education in Jiangxi: Surveys, Performance Evaluations and Future Directions
Authors: Wenchao Liang  , Jatuporn Seemuang  , Pornpan Kaenampornpan
Published: September 2024

This study comprehensively analyzes Hakka music culture education in Jiangxi. It more specifically  surveys the performance  and presents certain evaluations  for the future directions. The study employed a qualitative research methodology, which involved conducting interviews, administering questionnaires and making observations.
According to results from student and teacher polls at Gannan Normal University, students had various levels of familiarity and involvement with Hakka music and an acknowledged need for its inclusion in the music curriculum. At Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, an organized teaching strategy combining theoretical and practical components has resulted in remarkable successes in Hakka music education. Similarly, Jiangxi Normal University's comprehensive curriculum in the Hakka music and dance studies program stresses the inheritance and creation of regional cultural history despite ongoing obstacles to promoting traditional forms such as the Gannan Tea Picking Opera. Evaluating student knowledge and performance in Jiangxi Hakka music culture finds a generally favorable reception and competency among students; nonetheless, there are places for growth, particularly in mastering performance skills and addressing individual learning requirements in big class settings. These findings highlight the necessity of specific efforts, such as improving educational resources, recruiting skilled instructors, and utilizing creative teaching methods to efficiently preserve and advance Jiangxi Hakka music.
Cultural Integration and Gender Issues in Diaspora Fiction: The Transnational Albanian View
Authors: Valbona Kalo Shengjergji
Published: September 2024

This article examines how the experience of migration cultivates a redefined perception of the “self” and the nation as a whole. It explores the construction of gender identity through the works of Elvira Dones, focusing on the novels “Stars Don't Dress Up Like That” and “Sworn Virgin”. Through a critical analysis of characters and situations that present the challenges of cultural integration and gender issues, the study reveals how Dones addresses the experiences of Albanian emigrants and highlights the complex relationships between traditional identities and those formed in the context of migration. The central argument posits that Dones' literature not only reflects but actively critiques and reshapes notions of gender and national identity. Using an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates hybridity theory, diaspora paradigms, and close textual analysis, the article aims to contribute to the dialogue on the role of literature in addressing gender identity and human rights issues in the 21st century.
The Evolution of Culture-Based Architectural Norms: A Structural System Analysis of Traditional Kahramanmaraş Houses
Authors: Melike Kırmacı Çakır  , Kerimcan Apak
Published: September 2024

This research aims to reveal the architectural and structural system features by examining the structure of traditional Kahramanmaraş houses and the effect of climate. Within the scope of the research, registered cultural assets in the old neighborhoods of Onikişubat district, which is located in the center of Kahramanmaraş city, will be examined. The research materials constitute old photographs of the city, engravings, and information about the buildings obtained from KUDEB and Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality units. In light of the information obtained from the materials, visual studies of the buildings were prepared, and the traditional building character of the region was defined. As a result of the findings, it was revealed that the regional climate caused different architectural formations in Kahramanmaraş Traditional Turkish houses and the differences in structural system details.
Gamophobia and Its Relationship with Family Communication Patterns among Unmarried Postgraduate Students at Yarmouk University
Authors: Dr. Ali Saleh Jarwan  , Yasmeen Khaled Abu- Al-Rub
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of gamophobia among unmarried graduate students at Yarmouk University, Jordan, and to explore its correlation with family communication patterns. The sample comprised 255 male and female students selected through convenience sampling. The results indicated that the overall level of gamophobia within the sample was moderate. Notably, gamophobia levels were significantly higher among females and employed students compared to their male and unemployed counterparts. No significant differences in gamophobia levels related to age or educational level were found. Regarding the relationship between gamophobia and family communication patterns, the study identified a significant positive correlation with four specific family role patterns and a significant negative correlation with one family communication pattern. The analysis further showed that family communication patterns ranged from medium to high, with the balanced communication pattern being the most prevalent and the blaming pattern the least. Additionally, while no significant differences in family communication patterns were observed based on gender, differences were noted in the placating pattern in favor of doctoral students, in the placating and super-reasonable patterns favoring employed students, in the placating style for the 25–30 and 30+ age groups, and the irrelevant pattern for those under 25 years old. The balanced communication pattern was more prevalent among participants aged 30 years and older.
Emotional Manipulation and its Relationship with Symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder among Couples
Authors: Dr. Ali Saleh Jarwan  , Dr.Basem Mohammed Al Frehat  , Dr. Anwar Faisal Hawari  , Farah Mamoun Ali
Published: September 2024

The current study sought to examine emotional manipulation and its connection to symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder among couples, and whether there are statistically, significant differences based on the variables such as gender, age, duration of marriage, and educational level. The study involved a sample of 924 married couples, selected through the descriptive correlational approach. The findings revealed a moderate level of emotional manipulation and symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder among couples. They also showed statistically significant differences in emotional manipulation and narcissistic personality disorder symptoms based on gender, favoring males; duration of marriage, favoring those married for less than (10) years; and educational level favoring those with secondary or less. No statistically significant differences were found based on age. Moreover, a positive and statistically significant relationship was identified between emotional manipulation and symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder in couples. Based on these findings, the researchers recommend organizing lectures and seminars to educate couples about the negative effects of emotional manipulation and various types of symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder appearing in the marital relationship.
Vocabulary Acquisition Perceptions Using Kagan’s Fan-N-Pick Among Papua and Non-Papua Students for Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia
Authors: Isnaini Eddy Saputro  , Rudi Hartono  , Mursid Saleh  , Abdurrachman Faridi
Published: September 2024

Learning English is still challenging, especially for Papua and non-Papua undergraduate students in several conflict areas of Southwest Papua. Few studies have been conducted on the most effective method to teach English as a conflict language. This research investigates undergraduate students' perceptions when they learn English vocabulary using Kagan's fan-n-pick structure implemented in primary school teacher education study programs. The use of questionnaires and interviews to explore 26 undergraduate students’ perceptions of Kagan’s fan-n-pick structure in learning English vocabulary. This study is a content analysis employing descriptive qualitative. The content analysis for this study examines the range of types and frequency of students' perceptions. It is concerned with analyzing and presenting the data in percentages of questionnaires and content interviews. The findings of this study highlight the benefits of the method that relate to the five principles of the cooperative learning approach. Kagan’s Fan-N-Pick affected the student’s ability to think, communicate, collaborate, and build teams in English learning, especially in terms of vocabulary acquisition. It improves the receptive and productive vocabulary skills of undergraduate students. This helps students solve problems both individually and in groups. It fosters engagement, participation, social interaction, flexibility, and adaptability while being simple and accessible to areas with humanitarian crises. It concludes that the FNP structure can be used to prepare pre-service teachers at the primary education level, helping them develop skills in real situations, and fostering respect for diversity, which they will pass on to their future students by incorporating basic and flexible strategies into conflict-ridden environments.
Unlocking Startup Ecosystems: Conceptual Basis for Escaping Low-and-Lower-Middle-Income Trap through Poverty Reduction
Authors: Masatoshi Hara
Published: September 2024

The Low-and-Lower-Middle-Income Trap (LLMIT) poses a significant challenge for economies in low-and-lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs), hindering their progress towards higher income levels. This issue is especially prevalent in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, where job opportunities are scarce, and incomes are unstable. To address these challenges and promote economic development, particularly in terms of innovation and poverty reduction, it is essential to accelerate business activities, with a focus on fostering startup ecosystems. Despite the importance of this relationship, there is a noticeable gap in research, especially regarding the connection between startup ecosystems and economic development aimed at poverty reduction in LLMICs striving to overcome the LLMIT. This study conducts a qualitative empirical review to identify crucial conditions for promoting startup ecosystems as contributors to economic development. Preliminary demonstrations of theoretical foundations for escaping LLMIT through nurturing startup ecosystems are presented, referencing 15 selected literatures. Using the Grounded Theory Approach with ATLAS.ti, the findings highlight the scarcity of research on the mechanisms linking startup ecosystems to economic progress, notably in the context of poverty reduction in LLMICs facing LLMIT. The study emphasizes the necessity for continuous support in reviewing economic development policies and regularly monitoring economic performance, particularly in the aim of extensively mitigating LLMIT.
Perceived Overqualification and Turnover Intention in Nationalised Banks: Examining the Role of Employee Wellbeing
Authors: Razeena Rasheed  , Ali H. Halawi  , Syed Sadullah Hussainy  , Amani Al Balushi
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This research study aims to examine the relationship between perceived overqualification and turnover intention among employees with a focus on understanding the mediating role of employee wellbeing. Perceived overqualification, where employees feel that their qualifications exceed the requirements of their job, has been identified as a potential contributor to turnover intention. However, the role of employee wellbeing in this relationship remains relatively unexplored particularly in a context characterized by large supply of graduates outnumbering the demand for them. Design/Methodology/Approach: Through a quantitative research design, data is collected from clerical employees in nationalized banks in the southernmost State of India. The proposed model was tested among these where the jobs are characterized by opulent extrinsic attributes. The data analysis has been done using factor analysis, reliability and validity analysis and analysing model fit indices through structural equation modelling. Findings: The results showed that the positive association between perceived overqualification and turnover intention is mediated by employee wellbeing. The job characteristics of the nationalized job were found to ameliorate the negative perceptions associated with perceived overqualification. Originality/Value: This study brings out the significance of employee wellbeing over perceived overqualification in affecting turnover intention. Hence it is an indicator to the employers to focus on factors that can enhance employee wellbeing while framing human resource policies and thereby reducing turnover intention among them. The findings of this research can enrich human resource management strategies and interventions aimed at improving employee retention and organizational performance.
Research Patterns in the Usage of E-Cigarette and their Health Risks: Bibliometric and Scientometric Review from 2009 – 2023
Authors: Bambang Prasetya  , Biatna Dulbert Tampubolon  , Ellia Kristiningrum  , Teguh Pribadi Adinugroho  , Widia Citra Anggundari  , Ary Budi Mulyono  , Daryono Restu Wahono  , Arif Nurhakim  , Budhy Basuki
Published: September 2024

In the past decade, electronic cigarettes emerged as a possible harm-reduction instrument in nicotine consumption, sparking extensive research interest. While comparisons between e-cigarettes and traditional tobacco products have been conducted, the long-term health consequences of e-cigarette utilization remain unclear. This research conducted a study analyzing publications to investigate patterns of research in the domain of e-cigarettes and e-liquids usage and its health risk by utilizing the Scopus database, Biblioshiny, and VOS viewer to identify the trends in this subject and providing insight into the current state of research in this area. Three types of analysis—performance analysis, ranking analysis, and scientific mapping—were conducted using a dataset comprising 212 research papers obtained from the Scopus database. This analysis includes a visual representation of document types, author keywords, international collaborations, and yearly scientific output. This research also identified the most significant authors and affiliations, as well as scientific production by country. Word clouds and network visualizations show the most relevant words and their relationships in research. Furthermore, this research also provides a general overview of the potential harm-reduction tool as well as the future impact of e-cigarettes on health risks.
A study on visual perception of traditional residential architectural decoration using eye tracking and electroencephalogram (EEG) experiments
Authors: Jingyuan Ren
Published: September 2024

Background: Traditional residential architecture often integrates intricate decorative patterns, vital in shaping the overall aesthetic experience. Aim: The purpose of this research is to investigate the visual perception of traditional residential architectural decorations using eye-tracking experiments, focusing on various design elements influence aesthetic appreciation. Methodology: In this study, we used eye-tracking equipment to record participants' gaze patterns and fixation lengths while they viewed images of traditional architectural decorations. 95 participants from diverse demographic backgrounds in the Leizhou Peninsula were involved in the experiments. The eye tracking data was analysed to determine how participants' visual attention varied based on the attractiveness and complexity of the decorative patterns. We examined eye movements to evaluate fixation counts, duration, and pupil dilation using electroencephalogram (EEG). Additionally, subjective feedback was collected through surveys to gauge participants' aesthetic preferences. Result and Conclusion: Findings indicate that more elaborate and visually appealing traditional decorations elicited longer fixation durations and higher levels of engagement compared to simpler designs. This study highlights the significant impact of traditional decorative patterns on visual perception and aesthetic appreciation. These findings can guide the design of modern residential products, ensuring they resonate with cultural aesthetics while enhancing the user experience.
Optimization of Aedes Aegypti Mosquito Nest Eradication (MNE) to Control the Incidence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) Cases in Bukittinggi Tourism City-Indonesia
Authors: Nurdin  , Yusni Ikhwan Siregar  , Mubarak  , Wijayantono
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to establish a correlation between Education, mobility, efforts to eradicate mosquito nests (MNE), and the presence of mosquito larvae with the incidence of DHF. This analysis is a quantitative analysis performed from a case-control point of view. In 2015-2019 there were 632 patients. The large samples, the box and the control, for example, were 490 pieces. Data collection tools through questionnaires. Random sampling technique achieved. This study is quantitative analysis research with a case-control approach. The population of DHF sufferers in 2015-2019 was 632 cases. Large samples as case and control amounted to 490 pieces. Data collection instruments using questionnaires. Sampling technique using a disproportionate stratified random sampling technique. There was no significant relationship between Education and the incidence of DHF cases. (P = 0.543), there is no essential relationship between population mobility and DHF events (P value = 0.860); there is a significant relationship between MNE activity and the incidence of DHF cases (P value = 0.001) with an OR of 14.20, meaning that there is a risk of 14.20 times respondents who do not do MNE activities experience DHF events compared to respondents who do MNE activities. MNE activities carried out by respondents are related to controlling the incidence of DHF cases and are at risk of experiencing DHF cases. Managing the DHF case incident program requires optimizing MNE activities through cross-program, cross-sect cooperation and empowering religious and traditional leaders.
Shaping Industry 4.0 Ready Talent: TVET Experts' Strategies in Content Selection - NGT and ISM Approach
Authors: Raihan Tahir  , Zuraidah Abdullah
Published: September 2024

The rapid advancement of digital technologies and the evolving demands of the labour market have triggered transformative changes in the education and training landscape. In the era of cutting-edge technologies and digitalisation, traditional industry processes have been revolutionised, giving rise to new occupational profiles. Consequently, young talents entering the workforce need new competencies to cope with the infusion of rapid changes in technology. To address this, the integration of digital technologies in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays a pivotal role in preparing individuals for Industry 4.0. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated online and remote learning adoption, underscoring the imperative of digitalisation in TVET. The objective of this study is to identify strategies for technical TVET instructors to select content that is Industry 4.0 fit and can be implemented in TVET settings. Supported by evidence-based experts' recommendations, this study delves into instructional design strategies to enhance the quality of TVET in shaping Industry 4.0 ready talents. Developed through the consensus collective consensus, the model takes shape through the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) and Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) approach and involves nine experts, with each having more than ten years of experience in mechanical and manufacturing-related diploma programmes from both public and private TVET institutes in Malaysia. These experts have a wealth of experience and bring diverse perspectives, contributing from varied portfolios, which include curriculum development, assessment, media, industry advisor to institute, teacher training, and management. The findings revealed six prioritised strategies to be focused on. These strategies converged into three themes: industry-relevant work process-oriented, bite-size and flexible, as well as focus on the higher cognitive domain. The study offers a practical solution and reference for TVET practitioners in selecting content to ensure the talents are Industry 4.0-ready.
The Role of Social Media in Developing Interests in Sports Among Arab Women
Authors: Assad Amr
Published: September 2024

This paper examines the impact of social media in developing Arab women’s interest in sports. A survey questionnaire based on the uses and gratification theory was distributed to 411 Arab women from different age groups, education levels, and employment statuses. In analyzing the results to explore the participants’ motivation in their use of social media for sports, the study indicates that entertainment and information-seeking were the main motivations for women consuming sports on social media. The overall findings also suggest that social media plays a pivotal role in driving Arab females’ interests in sports.
Participation and National Identity Building through Arab State Electronic Portals: A Comparative Study (Arabic)
Authors: Farouk Radwan Ahmed
Published: September 2024

This study explores the role of Arab government portals in expressing the state’s construction of national identity and enhancing the platforms and tools of e-participation; including e-information, e-consultation, and e-decision making. The study analyzes 22 portals to explore the types of information and participation depending on a measurement consisting of 58 elements, and to monitor the portals’ ability to express the state’s construction of national identity and to urge citizens to participate in the government decision-making processes. The study results indicate that there are differences among Arab government portals in expressing both national identity visual and informative elements, and also in providing interactive tools for users to give them the opportunity to participate in consulting and decision-making processes. The study confirms that sustainable government communication is achieved through the integration of the above elements. The portals of United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, and Morocco are the most advanced portals in reflecting state identity by placing emphasis on history, culture, economy, political system, achievements, and life style. The study recommends the development and encouragement of e-participation on Arab government portals, instead of just providing information.
Issue Introduction | Decoding the Echo Chamber: The Proliferation and Impact of Fake News in Arab Media Post-Arab Spring
Authors: El-Gody Ahmed
Published: September 2024

In our information-driven society, individuals increasingly consume news instantly via online platforms, including news websites, social media, blogs, and forums. In particular, social media platforms have become fertile ground for the proliferation of fake news, where false information is produced and widely disseminated, often from untraceable IP addresses (Shae and Tsai 2019). These platforms serve as near-perfect conduits for spreading news to a vast audience, given their ability to attract followers. Consequently, the emergence of viral content or 'hotspots' has facilitated the rampant spread of fake news in cyberspace (Dice 2017; Shae and Tsai 2019). This trend has significant implications for global media industries. News editors who receive information via social media often have limited capacity to verify its authenticity, as they might with traditional sources. The task of distinguishing real news from fake becomes increasingly intricate and demanding in the highly competitive media landscape. Various media platforms have started to select and publish posts, comments, and articles from an array of sources without sufficient verification (Wilding and Fray 2018). As a result, assessing the credibility of information has become immensely challenging due to the sheer volume of news, the fragmentation of sources, and the prevalence of biased social cues.
BOOK EXCERPT | Sinai: Egypt’s Linchpin, Gaza’s Lifeline, Israel’s Nightmare
Authors: Sabry Mohannad
Published: September 2024

Many of the military officers, Bedouin figures, and politicians who I met and interviewed while researching this book, were convinced that the cultural, social, economic, and political isolation of the Sinai Peninsula was a natural outcome of it being a military zone—highlighted by extreme measures such as requiring a military permit to travel in or out of the peninsula between the nationalization of the Suez Canal in 1956, which sparked Egypt’s war with Israel, Britain and France, and the full Israeli withdrawal of 1982. It was viewed by most as a rugged battlefield, and treated by consecutive Egyptian rulers as simply a route through which mobilizing armies could pass and the stage of wars with Israel, since its founding in 1948. But after the signing of the Camp David Peace Accords between Egypt and Israel in 1978, and following the full Israeli withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula in 1982, Sinai remained isolated, its Bedouin population marginalized and its development and economy excluded from the rest of the country.
The Changing Identity of a Living Secular Icon: Al Mayadeen’s Iconization of Jamila Bouhired
Authors: Crone Christine
Published: September 2024

In December 2013, the pan-Arab TV station Al Mayadeen orchestrated a big public celebration of the former female fighter Jamila Bouhired. In this article, I analyze Al Mayadeen’s celebration of Bouhired as an iconization (Khalili 2009) and investigate how the TV station uses the icon Bouhired to facilitate a particular reading of the past that supports a contemporary political agenda. I investigate how secular icons can take form, develop, and not least become an important tool in a mediatized world where political contests to a large degree are a battle over the symbolic world. By understanding the iconization of Bouhired we understand how the TV station (and the political fractions it represents) reads the past, understands the present, and envisions the future. During the celebration, the Arab uprisings of 2011 are dismissed, while Hezbollah is promoted as the heir of Bouhired’s progressive resistance legacy.
CONFERENCE REPORT | IPI World Congress: How to Cover Violent Extremism and Survive
Authors: Kudlak Michael
Published: September 2024

In wide-ranging panel discussions and workshops, congressional delegates identified and advised on best practices to facilitate timely and safe independent event coverage. They developed these journalistic guidelines by studying regional and international trends and patterns. Topics of discussion ranged from covering violent extremism to fortifying digital security; from keeping your team, newsroom, and reputation safe in an evolving high-risk environment to determining media’s responsibility for its citizen journalists; and from covering the refugee crisis to promoting safety through international mechanisms and newsroom protocols. The proceedings began with a group of expert panelists—joined by editors, media executives, and leading journalists in the audience—grappling with how to cover violent extremism. This pressing issue is not limited in relevance to the Arab world but rather is a question encountered globally.
Factors Influencing Public Attitudes toward Paid Online Newspaper Subscriptions- A Field Study (Arabic)
Authors: Bekhit Darwish Elsayed , Younis Haythem M.
Published: September 2024

Despite the implementation of new business models in several Western media organizations, most Arab newspapers have not yet explored these models, and little is known about public attitudes towards their willingness to pay for online news. The study sought to identify factors that encourage the public to pay. It was applied to a sample of 530 newspaper consumers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. The study concluded that there are unfavorable trends in the public regarding their interest in following up on the news and did not show willingness for paying for online news. Most of them prefer to pay for entertainment materials. The study found that demographic variables such as age and income were important indicators of the public’s willingness to pay. Most respondents were not yet exposed to the paywall and anticipated difficulty in implementing the culture of paying for online news in Arab societies. They also expected that many print newspapers will disappear in the near future, and the idea of paying for online news was not seen favorably.