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Unveiling the financial management landscape: A comparative study of management accounting practices in public and private universities of India
Authors: Jayashankar J. , Chandra Anushree
Published: August 2024

This study analyses respondents' demographics and analyses public and private universities in India's financial management, sustainability, and problems. Two hundred universities were surveyed to determine their gender, age, education, and experience. To assess financial management practices and identify critical aspects affecting financial sustainability, 100 public and 100 private universities were surveyed. This research contrasts public and private university financial management. Private universities emphasize financial transparency and efficiency, although both types recognize the significance of varied revenue streams, enrollment, and student retention for financial sustainability. Financial technology, public university funding, and private university funding management are all issues. Hypothesis testing shows that financial management practices affect university financial sustainability, suggesting that good financial management is essential for long-term survival. Policymakers, university administrators, can learn from this research. Stakeholders may optimize operations and achieve long-term success by understanding worker demographics and financial trends. This study enhances financial management knowledge and provides advice for economic resilience.
Advancements and limitations in integrating robotics into medicine: A comprehensive review
Authors: Pal Harshali
Published: August 2024

The integration of robotics into medicine represents a groundbreaking advancement with transformative potential across various medical domains. This comprehensive review delves into both the remarkable advancements and the significant limitations associated with this integration. Advancements in robotic medicine include precision surgery, which facilitatesintricate procedures with enhanced accuracy and minimal invasiveness. Robotic systems enable teleoperation, allowing surgeons to perform procedures remotely, and expanding access to specialized care. Enhanced imaging and navigation capabilities further augment surgical precision and efficiency. Additionally, robotics play a vital role in rehabilitation therapy, aiding in personalized patient recovery. However, these advancements have substantial limitations. The cost of acquiring and maintaining robotic systems poses a significant barrier to widespread adoption, particularly in resource-constrained healthcare settings. Moreover, mastering robotic surgical techniques demands extensive training, contributing to a steep learning curve for healthcare professionals. Technical challenges such as system reliability and interoperability also present hurdles to seamless integration. Ethical considerations surrounding patient autonomy, accountability, and data privacy must be carefully addressed. Legal frameworks and regulatory standards are essential to ensure patient safety and mitigate liability risks associated with robotic-assisted interventions. Furthermore, disparities in access to robotic technology may exacerbate existing healthcare inequalities. Addressing these limitations requires concerted efforts from healthcare stakeholders, policymakers, and technology developers. Collaborative initiatives are needed to overcome financial, educational, technical, ethical, and regulatory barriers to integrating robotics into mainstream medical practice. By navigating these challenges, the full potential of robotics in medicine can be realized, ushering in an era of enhanced precision, efficiency, and accessibility in healthcare delivery.
The role of the Javanese diaspora in Suriname in bridging the national development of Indonesia
Authors: Kamil Muh. , Jamika Sidik
Published: August 2024

This article will explain the potential of the Javanese diaspora for national development in Indonesia. The Javanese diaspora community is the third largest group in Suriname. The presence of a significant diaspora group in a country presents a valuable opportunity for them to play a crucial role in fostering integration between the country in which they reside and their country of origin across multiple domains. Data on the dynamics of the Javanese diaspora in Suriname were obtained from primary sources, as well as from Indonesian government documents, specifically the embassy of the Republic of Indonesia. These data are also supported by secondary data in the form of academic journal articles, books, and the web. The results of this study indicate that the substantial presence of the Javanese diaspora in Suriname consolidates Indonesian national development in political, economic, and cultural fields.
Household e-waste management: A comprehensive review
Authors: Noorakma Abdullah Wan , Arep Hambali , Sultan Al Amin Mohamed
Published: August 2024

The improper handling of domestic e-waste poses serious environmental and health risks. By highlighting the crucial problems and potential solutions, this thorough analysis attempts to synthesize the body of knowledge on managing household e-waste. However, designing sustainable management techniques requires consideration of the collection system, consumer awareness, and policy. Inadequate household e-waste management has led to resource waste, the leakage of dangerous contaminants into ecosystems, and negative health effects on humans and the environment. Using the search engine database SCOPUS, a comprehensive literature review encompassing journal articles spanning the last four years from 2019–2022 was performed. The key themes used in the review, such as collection system, awareness, and policy, were analyzed and synthesized. This review reveals the challenges in managing household e-waste. Collection mechanisms vary widely, with success relying on factors such as awareness campaigns and Deposit-Refund Schemes (DRSs). Collecting processes exhibit significant disparities in efficiency, with potential for improvement through technological advancements, such as smart sorting systems and robotics. Policy frameworks, while present in many regions, often lack comprehensive implementation. To address these challenges effectively, a holistic approach is needed. Implementing comprehensive policy frameworks, raising awareness, and adopting emerging collecting system technologies are crucial steps forward.
Assessment of sustainable healthcare management policies and practices in Oman: A comprehensive analysis using an ai-based literature review
Authors: Ariffin Nor Hapiza Mohd , Yusoff Fakhrul Hazman , Mansor Nur Naha Abu , Javed Sarfaraz , Nazir Sajjad Nazir
Published: August 2024

Health Vision 2050 Oman is a strategic plan to establish Oman as a regional leader and a research base for world-class health research. The vision emphasises prioritising health research to allocate and plan available resources appropriately. A sustainable healthcare management system is a holistic approach that seeks to balance economic, social, and environmental concerns to ensure the long-term viability and efficacy of healthcare services. There are numerous obstacles to implementing a sustainable healthcare management system in Oman. For example, assessing patient safety culture in primary healthcare settings in Muscat has revealed patient safety concerns throughout the healthcare system. It is critical to address these difficulties to improve the quality and safety of healthcare services, both of which are essential for sustainable healthcare management. The primary goal of this study is to identify the sustainable healthcare areas and policies required for Oman's Healthcare Management System. This research undertakes a comprehensive literature review using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse Oman's sustainable healthcare management policies and practices. This study uses two AI tools, Scite.ai and SciSpace, to discover areas and policies related to Oman's sustainable healthcare management system. The study highlighted environmental sustainability, public health initiatives, infrastructure development, waste management, and community engagement and education. Furthermore, a variety of interconnected policies are discernible within each domain. This study provides significant data about Oman's sustainable healthcare practices and can guide policymakers and healthcare sector stakeholders. This study contributes significantly to creating sustainable healthcare management strategies and establishing resilient healthcare systems in Oman by focusing on critical domains and policies.
Evaluating the influence of work environment on job satisfaction: Data analysis in the banking sector using structural equation modeling
Authors: Sundari N. Usha Deepa , Poli Lakshmi Narayanamma
Published: August 2024

In today's rapidly evolving work environment, understanding the intricate web of factors influencing job satisfaction is paramount to fostering employee well-being and organizational success. This research employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze the effects of various workplace factors on job satisfaction in the organizational context of the banking sector in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. This study examined the relationships between job satisfaction and career growth and development, motivation, and compensation, the nature of the job, quality of work life (QWL) factors, relationships and support, safety and welfare, and work factors. This study analyzed the relationships among job satisfaction, employee engagement, internal branding, and emotional commitment in the banking industry. The findings reveal that internal branding directly impacts employee engagement, job satisfaction, and commitment. Employee engagement positively affects job satisfaction and affective commitment, with job satisfaction mediating the relationship between employee engagement and affective commitment. Furthermore, internal branding directly affects job satisfaction and emotional commitment. Investments in internal branding can enhance job satisfaction, employee engagement, and commitment. The study establishes construct reliability and validity, including discriminant validity. The analysis also explored the mediating role of QWL factors in these relationships. The findings indicate that specific workplace factors significantly impact job satisfaction, with QWL factors mediating some of these effects. This research offers valuable insights for organizations pursuing improved employee job satisfaction and well-being.
Bibliometric visualization analysis of 'World Heritage' topic in web of science database using citespace
Authors: Wang Su Hua , Isa Norliza Mohd , Li Lin Tong , Shi Ke Yi
Published: August 2024

On November 22-23, 2023, UNESCO will convene its 24th session of the General Assembly of States Parties in Paris. In light of this, to ensure the ongoing dynamism and adaptability of knowledge pursuits in the realm of world heritage, this paper conducts a quantitative analysis of world heritage documents within the Web of Science (WOS) database. Leveraging CiteSpace 6.1.R6 software, we visually examine 5,208 documents with the topic "World Heritage" retrieved from 1979 to 2023. The research outcomes reveal the following key insights: (1) The literature in the field of world heritage research demonstrates a steadily increasing trend, with notable explosive growth starting in 2009 and reaching its peak in 2019. (2) Examination of collaborations with prominent authors, affiliated institutions, and contributing countries highlights the absolute superiority of the United States and Australia in the world heritage domain, attributed to their rich heritage and robust academic systems. Despite China ranking second in document publications, there is a need for increased international collaboration. (3) The most influential keywords include "Community", "The Great Barrier Reef" and "Managing World Heritage". (4) Heritage tourism, encompassing satisfaction, motivation, loyalty, and place attachment, emerges as the largest keyword cluster in the field of world heritage. (5) Recent research trends and hotspots include "Risk", "Building", "Intention", "Support", and "Stone". The research results provide a more comprehensive and systematic overview perspective for the world heritage field, which fills the gap and promotes the knowledge pursuit in the world heritage field.
Social media politics: Analysis of political elite image construction in multiple country elections
Authors: Srikandi Melati Budi , Latupeirissa Jonathan Jacob Paul , Ramadiansyah Sahri Aflah , Dewi Ni Luh Yulyana , Pramana Ida Bagus Gde Agung Yoga , Prayana I Kadek Rian
Published: August 2024

This article examines how political leaders use social media to shape their image during elections. Social media and digital platforms have changed political communication, allowing politicians to craft their image carefully. Social media has changed politics, yet misinformation and public opinion manipulation are concerns. Politicians' online avatars may misrepresent their goals and policies, overshadowing public policy discussions. This study uses a comprehensive analysis of the literature from the Scopus database to analyze how political elites shape their social media image during elections in different nations. This research examines how political leaders use social media to shape their public persona during election campaigns in several countries. The results will reveal political elites' social media image-building strategies during elections, including personalized methods, visual cues' impact on engagement, and preferred platforms for visual communication. This extensive study of the long-term consequences of visual communication tactics shows that politicians’ use of social media to convey stories has a lasting impact on public perception and engagement in politics.
PERAN MAHASISWA KAMPUS MENGAJAR DALAM MENINGKATKAN MINAT MEMBACA, MENULIS DAN BERHITUNG SISWA
Authors: Selviyanti Selviyanti , Rusdi Rusdi , Wibowo Dwi Cahyadi
Published: August 2024

Ruang lingkup kegiatan Kampus Mengajar mencakup pembelajaran di semua mata pelajaran yang berfokus literasi dan numerasi, adaptasi teknologi, dan bantuan administrasi manajerial sekolah. Program Kampus Mengajar diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat bagi mahasiswa untuk mengasah jiwa kepemimpinan dan karakter serta menambah pengalaman mengajar dan berkolaborasi dengan guru di Sekolah Dasar untuk menyelenggarakan pembelajaranMetode pelaksanaan menggunakan metode pokok. Program pokok ditentukan oleh kesepakatan antara mahasiswa, guru pamong, kepala sekolah, dan dosen pembimbing lapangan. Hasil koordinasi bersama, tujuh program antara lain: Madding sekolah, pojok baca, pohon literasi, poster numerasi, membaca sepuluh menit, bimbingan belajar, dan tameng literasi dan numerasi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah SDN 02 Jantaan. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik observasi dan dokumentasi. Melalui program Kampus Mengajar, mahasiswa memiliki tanggung jawab dalam membantu kegiatan mengajar, membantu adaptasi teknologi, dan membantu administrasi. Selain membantu kegiatan mengajar, membantu adaptasi teknologi, dan membantu administrasi kami juga membantu meningkatkan kemampuan membaca, menulis, dan berhitung siswa dengan membuat 7 program kerja yang diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan siswa.Program Kampus Mengajar merupakan program yang diselenggarakan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek). Kampus Mengajar merupakan bagian dari program Kampus Merdeka yang mengajak mahasiswa di Indonesia untuk menjadi guru dan mengajar siswa-siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD) yang ada di wilayah 3T yakni terdepan, tertinggal dan terluar.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN MEDIA ALAT PERMAINAN EDUKATIF (APE) BERBAHAN BEKAS BAGI GURU TK LABORATORIUM PERSADA KHATULISTIWA
Authors: Mulyadi Yohanes Berkhmas , Suryameng Suryameng , Adpriyadi Adpriyadi
Published: August 2024

Hakekat dasar anak usia dini adalah bermain. Belajar sambil bermain adalah salah satu karakteristik anak usia dini. Kegiatan bermain memiliki unsur edukasi yang disebut dengan permainan edukatif. Pembelajaran lebih menarik, anak tidak jenuh dan bosan apabila guru menggunakan media alat permainan edukatif. Salah satu  media yang digunakan guru TK untuk dijadikan alat permainan edukatif adalah bahan bekas seperti kardus. Kardus bisa dibuat menjadi kincir angin.Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertolak dari permasalahan bahwa guru TK Laboratorium Persada Khatulistiwa belum pernah membuat kincir angin sebagai alat permainan edukatif dari bahan bekas kardus.Tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat adalah guru TK Laboratorium Persada Khatulistiwa,dapat mengetahui cara membuat kincir angin sebagai alat permainan edukatif berbahan bekas kardus. Selain itu dapat meningkatkan kemampuan kognitif, afektif dan psikomotorik anak TK Laboratorium Persada Khatulistiwa. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat menggunakan metode ceramah, tanya jawab dan demonstrasi dengan bentuk pelatihan. Hasil pengabdian kepada masyarakat yaitu guru mengetahui manfaat, proses dan cara membuat alat permainan edukatif dari bahan bekas kardus.Kata kunci : Media Alat permainan edukatif, Bahan bekas
Asymptotic analysis of two-dimensional Oldroyd fluids in unbounded domains: Global attractors and their dimension
Authors: Kinra Kush , Mohan Manil T.
Published: August 2024

In this work, we consider the two-dimensional Oldroyd model for the non-Newtonian fluid flows (viscoelastic fluid) in Poincaré domains (bounded or unbounded) and study their asymptotic behavior. We establish the existence of a global attractor in Poincaré domains using asymptotic compactness property. Since the high regularity of solutions is not easy to establish, we prove the asymptotic compactness of the solution operator by applying Kuratowski’s measure of noncompactness, which relies on uniform-tail estimates and the flattening property of the solution. Finally, the estimates for the Hausdorff as well as fractal dimensions of global attractors are also obtained.
Differentially expressed microRNA in prognosis of gastric cancer with Lauren classification
Authors: Chen Wenjiao , Guo Qin , Zhang Huo , Du Yiping , Zhou Yan , Huang Zebo , Zhang Meiling , Qin Songbing
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND:

Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common tumors. There were several classifications of GC recently. The value of Lauren classification in evaluating the prognosis after radical gastrectomy was still unclear and the prognosis of gastric cancer remained relatively poor in the absence of prognostic biomarkers. This study aimed to explore microRNA (miRNA) in the prognosis of GC with different Lauren classification.

METHODS:

A retrospective study of 1144 patients was performed in this study. Quantificational reverse transcription-PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to examine the expression of miRNAs. Univariate and multivariate analysis were performed to evaluate prognosis value of Lauren classification.

RESULTS:

Total 1144 GC patients were recruited in this cohort, including 302 diffuse type (26.4%), 436 intestinal type (38.1%) and 406 mixed type (35.5%) GC. Multivariate analysis showed that Lauren classification, patients’ age, tumor size, tumor infiltrating depth, vascular nerve infiltrating and metastatic lymph nodes ration were significantly correlated with GC patients’ OS and DFS. The miR-141-3p, miR-200b-3p and miR-133a-5p were significantly down-regulated in diffuse type compared to intestinal type GC tissues, the miR-105-5p had significant lower expression in diffuse type compared with intestinal type and mixed type GC tissues. As a consequence of univariate analysis, low miR-141-3p in diffuse type GC showed significant worse OS and DFS than high miR-141-3p.

CONCLUSIONS:

Lauren classification was an independent prognostic factor in GC. MiR-141-3p was an independent prognostic factor and a promising prognostic biomarker in Lauren classification GC.
ViSSR: A visual analytics system for student high-order social relationships at campus
Authors: Li Xiaoyong , Cheng Huimin , An Sufang , Zhang Yanjun , Zhang Yong
Published: August 2024

Social relationships among students at campus are closely related to their mental health and academic performance. Therefore, it is a very important task for educators to analyze students’ social relationships. However, existing studies have focused on one-to-one social relationships between students, few ones have explored the high-order community relationships hidden in social networks, especially in a visual manner. To solve this problem, a visual analysis system called ViSSR is proposed in this paper, which utilizes the Louvain algorithm to detect the hierarchical community structure of students’ social network at campus, and then provides four coordinated views to visualize the detection results. Among the views, the hierarchical hypergraph view is to visualize the hierarchical community structure that greatly breaks through the limitations of first-order relationships available in a traditional node-link social network, the community analysis view and individual analysis view show the social characteristics of a community and individual student respectively, and the matrix view displays the behavioral features of students. Case studies and experts evaluation have been conducted to demonstrate the usability of the system.
cd-MBRec: Enhancing multi-behavior recommendation by explicitly modeling commonality and diversity
Authors: Yan Cairong , Zhu Ziyang , Zhang Yiwei , Guan Xiaopeng , Wan Yongquan
Published: August 2024

Multi-behavior recommendation models excel in extracting abundant information from user-item interactions to enhance performance; however, they encounter challenges in accuracy due to noise disturbance and ambiguous weight allocation. In this paper, we propose cd-MBRec, a novel model designed to amplify commonality among various behaviors, thereby minimizing noise interference while preserving behavior diversity to highlight semantic variations in feedback across distinct scenarios. Specifically, the model begins by constructing behavior matrices that models separate behaviors, along with an interaction matrix offering a broad overview of user behaviors. It employs graph neural networks to extract higher-order semantic and structural information from input data. Concurrently, the model integrates principles of Weber-Fechner Law for the adaptive allocation of initial weights to the multiple behaviors and utilizes matrix factorization techniques for efficient behavior embedding. Extensive experiments on two real-world datasets demonstrate that cd-MBRec surpasses existing state-of-the-art models in recommendation performance, achieving notable average improvements of 4.96% in HR@10 and 7.75% in NDCG@10.
Framework to process vehicles uncertain locations for intelligent transportation
Authors: Abdalla Mohammed , Islam Abdullah , Ali Mohamed , Hendawi Abdeltawab
Published: August 2024

Many factors affect the precision and accuracy of location data. These factors include, but not limited to, environmental obstructions (e.g., high buildings and forests), hardware issues (e.g., malfunctioning and poor calibration), and privacy concerns (e.g., users denying consent to fine-grained location tracking). These factors lead to uncertainty about users’ location which in turn affects the quality of location-aware services. This paper proposes a novel framework called UMove, which stands for uncertain movements, to manage the trajectory of moving objects under location uncertainty. The UMove framework employs the connectivity (i.e., links between edges) and constraints (i.e., travel time and distance) on road network graphs to reduce the uncertainty of the object’s past, present, and projected locations. To accomplish this, UMove incorporates (i) a set-based pruning algorithm to reduce or eliminate uncertainty from imprecise trajectories; and (ii) a wrapper that can extend user-defined probability models designed to predict future locations of moving objects under uncertainty. Intensive experimental evaluations based on real data sets of GPS trajectories collected by Didi Chuxing in China prove the efficiency of the proposed UMove framework. In terms of accuracy, for past exact-location inference, UMove achieves rates from 88% to 97% for uncertain regions with sizes of 75 meters and 25 meters respectively; for future exact-location inference, accuracy rates reach up to 72% and 82% for 75 meters and 25 meters of uncertain regions.
Dose Response of Transcranial Photobiomodulation on Cognitive Efficiency in Healthy Older Adults: A Task-Related Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study
Authors: Lee Tsz-lok , Chan Agnes S.
Published: August 2024

Background:

Alzheimer’s disease has become increasingly prevalent among the older population, leading to significant social and economic burdens. Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) has shown promise as a cognitive intervention for enhancing cognitive efficiency in healthy older adults, and individuals with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. However, determining the optimal tPBM dosage is crucial for ensuring effective and efficient intervention.

Objective:

This study aimed to compare the effects of different dosages in a single tPBM session on cognitive efficiency in healthy older adults.

Methods:

In this randomized controlled trial, 88 healthy older participants were assigned to either a single dose (irradiance = 30 mW/cm2, fluence = 10.8 J/cm2; n = 44) or a double dose (irradiance = 30 mW/cm2, fluence = 21.6 J/cm2; n = 44) tPBM session. Cognitive efficiency was assessed using functional near-infrared spectroscopy during a visual working memory span task.

Results:

The single dose group exhibited significantly greater cognitive efficiency enhancement, indicated by a more pronounced reduction in oxygenated hemoglobin during a challenging task level (span level 9) ( p = 0.021, d = 0.50), and better working memory task performance ( p = 0.045, d = 0.31). Furthermore, participants with better visuospatial abilities demonstrated greater improvement after a single dose ( r = –0.42, p = 0.004). In contrast, participants with varying cognitive function did not exhibit additional benefits from a double dose ( r = –0.22–0.15, p = 0.16–0.95).

Conclusions:

These findings suggest that higher tPBM dosages may not necessarily result in superior cognitive improvement in older adults.
Enhanced Brain Clearance of Tau and Amyloid-β in Alzheimer’s Disease Patients by Transcranial Radiofrequency Wave Treatment: A Central Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)
Authors: Arendash Gary W. , Lin Xiaoyang , Cao Chuanhai
Published: August 2024

Background: While drainage/removal of fluid and toxins from the brain by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) directly into venous blood is well-known, a second drainage route has recently been (re)discovered—meningeal lymphatic vessels (mLVs)—which are responsible for up to half of total brain fluid/toxin drainage. The cytokine vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) increases mLV diameter and numbers to increase mLV drainage, resulting in increased mLV drainage. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by low plasma and CSF levels of VEGF. Objective: To determine if non-invasive transcranial radiofrequency wave treatment (TRFT), through modulation of VEGF levels in blood and CSF, can affect removal of toxins tau and amyloid-β (Aβ) from the brain. Methods: Eight mild/moderate AD subjects were given twice-daily 1-hour TRFT sessions at home by their caregivers. Blood and CSF samples were taken at baseline and following completion of 2 months of TRFT. Results: In plasma and/or CSF, strong baseline correlations between VEGF levels and AD markers (t-tau, p-tau, Aβ1-40, Aβ1-42) were eliminated by TRFT. This effect was primarily due to TRFT-induced increases in VEGF levels in AD subjects with low or unmeasurable “baseline” VEGF levels. These increased VEGF levels were associated with increased clearance/drainage of tau and Aβ from the brain, likely through VEGF’s actions on mLVs. Conclusions: A new mechanism of TRFT is identified (facilitation of brain tau and Aβ clearance via VEGF) that is likely contributory to TRFT’s reversal of cognitive impairment in AD subjects. TRFT may be particularly effective for cognitive benefit in AD subjects who have low VEGF levels.
Survey on securing wireless networks through a blockchain-based framework
Authors: Singh Jagdeep , Dhurandher Sanjay Kumar , Kumar Vinesh , Woungang Isaac , Barolli Leonard
Published: August 2024

In the contemporary era, blockchain technology has brought about a significant transformation in the realm of digital currency through innovations like Bitcoin. A blockchain serves as a decentralized ledger, ensuring an immutable record of transactions across a network. Recent observations indicate the pivotal role of blockchain technology not only in the financial sector but also in networking. This study considers blockchain as the essential link in establishing a genuinely decentralized, trustless, and secure environment for network nodes. The objective is to provide a systematic and comprehensive overview of futuristic endeavours in this domain. The exploration begins with an examination of the fundamental operational concepts of blockchains and how these systems achieve decentralization, security, and suitability. The focus then shifts towards addressing open research challenges within blockchain technologies, particularly in securing diverse communication networks such as Distributed Computing, Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks, Opportunistic Networks, and Delay Tolerant Networks. Simulation results underscore the superior security performance of blockchain, especially under conditions of attack.
Effects of virtual reality on pain, disability and kinesiophobia in patients with chronic low back pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Authors: Opara Manca , Kozinc Žiga , Ivezić Denisa Manojlović
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) significantly impairs function and productivity, emphasizing the need for effective solutions, with virtual reality (VR) emerging as a novel alternative for management. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the effects of VR interventions on pain, disability and kinesiophobia, compared with other therapeutic interventions in CLBP patients. METHODS: In July 2023, we searched PubMed and PEDro databases for studies that examined the effects of VR interventions on pain, disability or kinesiophobia in adults with CLBP. Using a meta-analysis with a random-effects model, we derived the standardized mean difference as the pooled effect. RESULTS: We found 33 studies, 22 of which were eligible for meta-analysis. Most studies were of good quality, with 12/22 reaching a score between 6 and 8 points on the PEDro scale. VR demonstrated superior results compared to placebo (SMD = –1.90; 95% CI = –3.60 to –0.20; p = 0.03), no intervention (SMD = –1.66; 95% CI = –2.49 to –0.83; p < 0.001), exercise (SMD = –0.61; 95% CI = –1.06 to –0.16; p = 0.008), and VR combined with physical therapy showed greater efficacy than exercise combined with physical therapy (SMD = –1.42; 95% CI = –2.33 to –0.52; p = 0.002) in pain intensity outcome. However, no significant differences were found for disability outcome. CONCLUSION: VR interventions are superior to non-VR interventions in terms of improving pain intensity in CLBP patients, but not also for disability outcomes. Further research is needed for conclusive insights into VR’s efficacy.
Online collaborative research on seasonal work. Collective capabilities to resist on precarious work and living conditions
Authors: Goutille Fabienne , Degbelo Agossé Nadège , Calleja Cecilia , Garrigou Alain , Candau Jacqueline
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: The number of seasonal workers in the agricultural sector in France is increasing and their working conditions are difficult and disgraceful. While they have been shown in various studies to be subject to processes that result in them being unable to act on occupational health, some of them, mobilized online, have formed a collective whose is permitted them to develop collective actions. OBJECTIVES: Our article aims to describe this online collective and how the power to act emerged from the discussions. The purpose it’s also to determine how the functioning of these groups fosters the expression of a collective point of view and the achievement of goals that is not attained elsewhere. METHODS: We carried out a collaborative research online with a collective of seasonal workers, which consisted in following and taking part in discussions about conditions at work and outside of work, using an instant messaging tool. The results of this collaborative research, included testimonies registration and co-produced with seasonal workers, has been analyzed mobilizing A. Sen’s capabilities approach. RESULTS: During their online discussions, the seasonal workers allow themselves to share the situations of injustice they are subject to with the other members. Here, we present their output and collective actions which were made possible by the mobilization of the resources of some of their members or by collaborating with other actors. CONCLUSIONS: In spite of the remarkable conversion factors made available through this collective action online, certain “failures” show that in order for these workers to have better access to their rights, effective support by public policy is indispensable.
The Turkish adaptation study of the professional identity scale
Authors: Bılgın Nurcan , Çetinkaya Aynur
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: Professional identity encompasses the understanding of professional practices and the development of values and skills within a specific profession. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the suitability of the 9-item Macleod Clark Professional Identity Scale, originally developed by Adams et al. (2006), for Turkish culture and examine its psychometric properties in a sample of postgraduate nurses. METHODS: The study was conducted using a methodological approach. The sample consisted of 100 postgraduate nurses. Various analyses were conducted, including descriptive statistics of the scale, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, item-total score correlation, and scale response bias for reliability assessments. Validity analyses included assessments of language, content, construct validity, concurrent validity, and known group validity. RESULTS: The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the 9-item Macleod Clark Professional Identity Scale was found to be 0.85, indicating good internal consistency. Item-total score correlations ranged from 0.34 to 0.88. The confirmatory factor analysis goodness of fit indices, except for the AGFI index, had acceptable values after two modifications. The single-factor structure of the scale was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. For concurrent validity, the scale demonstrated a positive and robust correlation with scores from the Nursing Professional Commitment Scale, supporting its validity. In terms of predictive validity, a regression model was established to assess the relationship between independent variables and core professional identity, and the model was found to be at acceptable levels. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that the Turkish adaptation of the 9-item unidimensional “Macleod Clark Professional Identity Scale” demonstrates acceptable levels of validity and reliability when administered to postgraduate nurses in Turkey.
POLIGAMI DALAM PERSPEKTIF ISLAM: Sebagai Sarana Pelaksanaan Maqashid al-Syari’ah
Authors: Maslan Didi , Sinaga Ali Imran , Lubis Parentah
Published: August 2024

Dalam perjalanannya, Syari’at Islam menjadi sasaran kritik yang sangat empuk oleh orang-orang yang tidak menyukai Islam terutama ketika berbicara mengenai konsep perkawinan, terutama syari’at poligami yang ada di dalamnya. Poligami dari masa ke masa selalu menimbulkan pro dan kontra di tengah-tengah masyarakat dengan berbagai macam dalil dan argumentasi baik dari pihak yang pro maupun kontra. Oleh karena itu, tulisan ini di maksudkan untuk membahas poligami dalam Islam sebagai sarana dalam melaksanakan maqashi al-syari’ah yang ada di dalamnya. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam tulisan ini adalah metode studi pustaka.
Hukum Kausalitas Sebagai Dasar Onto-epistemologis Mukjzat Pespektif Allamah Ṭabāṭabā’ī
Authors: Aulia Yaumil Wafa , Alqaf Husen
Published: August 2024

Miracles are events of extraordinary  (khāriq al-‘ādat) in which its existence is believed and accepted. However, some theologians such as Asy‘ariyah do not accept the law of causality in miracles. For them God is the only cause and proximate cause for all events that occur in nature so that the natural order is nothing more than a habit of God (‘ādatullah), meaning that nature does not have definite laws. Thus, the only cause and the proximate cause of the occurrence of miracles is God, while the prophet only acts as a deterministic executor. This has implications for the absence of a prophetic doctrine, because the prophetic claims of the prophets as humans who were sent by God to convey revelations to humans cannot be accepted without miracles and even have implications for the perception of prophets as madmen. This research seeks to explain that miracles do not contradict the law of causality through an onto-epistemological basis. The ontological basis, explains how the law of causality occurs in miracles, how the immaterial world that is above becomes the cause and influences the realms below it, namely the material world, and what is the reality of the miracle. Then the soul and its actualization as its epistemological basis, namely how the soul of a prophet can do it. The two become an inseparable unit. This research method is descriptive-analytic-holistic using a philosophical approach from the perspective of Allamah Ṭabāṭabā’ī.
Fenomena Childfree Dalam Pandangan Mahasiswa Beragama Islam
Authors: Almutiroh Riris , Budiyanti Nurti , Mulyanti Neng , Sampurna Laila Nur , Despriyadi Aeldi , Azmi Noor
Published: August 2024

Pasangan yang memilih tidak mempunyai anak atau dikenal dengan istilah childfree memunculkan stigma yang berbeda pada setiap orang. Istilah childfree juga dianggap keluar dari nilai budaya dan sosial yang dianut dalam masyarakat bahkan agama. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pandangan mereka tentang fenomena childfree dan tinjauannya menurut pandangan Islam. Metodologi yang digunakan melalui pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik kuisioner dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa alasan seseoang memilih childfree disebabkan oleh faktor internal dan eksternal. Sedangkan hukum childfree ialah diperbolehkan sesuai dengan kondisi atau alasan maslahah dharuriyat, akan tetapi jika karena disengaja dan bertentangan dengan maqashid al syari’ah maka childfree dilarang dalam agama Islam.
Kata Kunci: Childfree, Keluarga, Mahasiswa
The Meaning of the Word Patience in the Study of Tafsir Maudhu'i
Authors: Alhakimi Imam Mujaddid , Imawan Dzulkifli Hadi
Published: August 2024

Abstract
One of the purposes behind the revelation of the Qur'an is to serve as a guiding light for humanity. However, the content of the Qur'an, including its verses and passages, often possesses a universal nature, necessitating specialized expertise in interpreting it through various methodologies, among which is the maudhu'i interpretation. The term "patience," as an illustration, is prominently present in numerous verses of the Qur'an, expressed in diverse linguistic forms. This term is frequently associated with other concepts such as 'iffah (self-restraint), hilm (forbearance), qana'ah (contentment), and zuhud (asceticism). Beyond these facets, patience embodies a disposition of embracing all provisions from God, encompassing both favorable and unfavorable circumstances. Even in the realm of blessings that originate from the divine, a sense of patience is indispensable, mirroring the patience demonstrated in acts of devotion. For instance, when an individual diligently engages in acts of worship like prayer and fasting, the essence of patience extends to persistently upholding these acts, notwithstanding the array of temptations that might undermine one's commitment.
Keyword: Patient, Interpretation, Maudhu’i
 
Abstrak
Salah satu sebab diturunkannya al-Qur’an adalah sebagai petunjuk bagi umat manusia. Akan tetapi, ayat dan surat yang terkandung di dalam al-Qur’an adakalanya bersifat global, sehingga dibutuhkanlah keahlian dari menafsirkan al-Qur’an dengan berbagai metode, salah satunya dengan tafsir maudhu’i. Kata sabar dalam al-Qur’an contohnya, terdapat banyak dalam ayat-ayat al-Qur’an dalam berbagai bentuk kata. Kata sabar juga sering diidentifikasikan sama dengan kata ‘iffah, hilm, qana’ah dan zuhud. Terlepas dari semua itu, sabar merupakan sikap menerima semua ketentuan Allah, baik itu ketentuan baik maupun ketentuan buruk. Karena dalam hal baik yang dikaruniakan Allah pun kita juga harus bersabar, seperti halnya sabar dalam ketaatan. Ketika seseorang sudah berbuat taat dalam beribadah, contohnya dalam shalat dan berpuasa, maka konsep sabar yang harus dilaksanakan adalah senantiasa berupaya untuk konsisten dalam menjaga ketaatan tersebut, meskipun terdapat berbagai macam godaan yang akan melemahkan taatnya seseorang tersebut.
Keyword: Sabar, Tafsir, Maudhu’i
Dimensions of Sutism in Strengthening the Value of Religious Moderation in Indonesia Buya Arrazy's Perspective
Authors: Putri Pratiwi Listianingrum  , Alifarose Syahda Zahra  , Ubaidillah
Published: August 2024

In religious moderation, in fact, a major aspect strengthens the key to creating tolerance and harmony that must be mutually maintained. With the creation of peace, each of the religious communities can treat other people with respect. Religious moderation is a middle way in the midst of religious diversity in Indonesia. Indonesia which has the largest number of muslims in te world is a imprtant example of islamic moderation. In islam moderation is a teaching. Respect for each other in social settings, not in worship, is what we mean when we talk about tolerance is the most important factor.  The purpose of this research is to explore a religious moderation that should be developed as a joint commitment to maintain a balance where every tribe, ethnicity and cultural maintain harmony with each other. Researchers use the library research method. The result of this paper are first, the moderation of the core teachings in the Islamic population in Indonesia. Second, tolerance will have a positive attitude between religions, races, etc. third, the existence of religious moderation will strengthen a multiculturalism.
The Internalizing Principles of Religious Moderation in Creating a Moderate Islamic Generation
Authors: Syarifah Sabilatus , Hidayat Fahri
Published: August 2024

This research aims to examine the role of internalizing the values of religious moderation in forming generation Z who practice wasathiyah Islam in understanding and implementing their religion. The research method is literaturestudy, a research technique that focuses on collecting data through analysis of literature from various sources relevant to the research topic. Research findings show that religious education that encourages the internalization of the values of religious moderation has a significant impact in forming generation Z who tends to instill wasathiyah Islam. Generation Z who are involved in religious education tend to have a tolerant and inclusive attitude in religious practices, and are able to carry out religious demands in a balanced manner with the values ofmoderation. Overall, religious education that prioritizes the internalization of the principles of religious moderation plays a key role in forming generation Z who understands and practices wasathiyah Islam, which in the end cancontribute to the creation of a more harmonious and inclusive society in a comprehensive context .
The Perception of Nurse Case Care Managers About the Needs of Cancer Patients
Authors: Artioli Giovanna , Foà Chiara , Manfrini Gisele Cristina , Camacho Victoria Cervantes , Taffurelli Chiara
Published: August 2024

_Background and aim. _Several studies in the literature state that cancer patients show unmet needs despite standard care. The aim of the study was to understand the perceptions of oncology Nurse Case Care Managers (NCCM), working in oncological settings, regarding the patients’ and relatives’ met or unmet needs.

_Methods _The study used a qualitative approach through a semi-structured interview. Researchers recruited twenty NCCM working in the oncology area and performing their functions in four Local Health Authorities in Northern, and Central Italy. NCCM were selected based on a convenience criterion. The study took place from April 2021 to February 2022.

_Results:_ It emerged that numerous needs were not always met and that dysfunctionally affected the quality of life of cancer patients. These include information, emotional, psychological and social needs. Feelings of fear, distress, anxiety and depression often accompanied them. These were complex needs which were difficult to answer. Case care managers have shown themselves to be able to recognise the needs. These findings underscore the urgent need to recognise and address the complex needs of cancer patients and their relatives. This study served as a call to action, urging the healthcare community to strive for comprehensive solutions to these pressing issues.

_Conclusion:_ The perceptions of Nurse case care managers show that several needs are still unmet in cancer patients and their relatives. NCCMs believe that their role helps understand patients' unmet needs as well.
Quasi-Dark Matter Candidate – Heavy, Charged Spin 1 Particle
Authors: Bevelacqua Joseph
Published: August 2024

A heavy, charged spin 1 particle is postulated as a quasi-dark matter candidate. Quasi-dark matter is a postulated form of matter that interacts with the fundamental forces, including gravity, and is not baryonic. However, quasi-dark matter is assumed to have different interaction characteristics than dark matter. Currently, dark matter is credited with comprising 23% of the mass of the universe. Quasi-dark matter is an additional postulated form of matter that comprises a portion of this 23% mass fraction. The quasi-dark matter particle and its antiparticle are postulated to form a system that would produce a set of energy levels and a spectrum analogous to the charmonium system. The associated spectrum and postulated analogue electromagnetic quasi-dark matter interaction present a unique signature that could be observed experimentally. Although the proposed particle and associated analogue electromagnetic interaction are speculative, they provide an additional avenue for the detection of matter that is not baryonic.