bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Rebranding on Brand Value Within Cosmetic Industry Sector: Mediating Role of Value Engineering
Authors: Hashem Tareq Nael
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Rebranding became a marketing strategy for many organizations now. Cosmetics organizations are adopting rebranding strategy in order to increase the reach for their products. Objective: The current study aims to examine the mediating influence of value engineering on the relationship between rebranding and brand value.   Method: The quantitative approach was employed, and a questionnaire was answered by a sample of (203) marketing managers within cosmetic manufacturing organizations in Jordan. SPSS/AMOS were employed in order to screen and analyze gathered data.   Results: Results of the study indicated the acceptance of the main hypothesis, arguing that value engineering mediates the relationship between rebranding and brand value. The significance of the study lies in the fact that a more efficient product development process that results from value engineering can lead to significant cost savings, which in turn can positively affect the brand's financial performance.   Conclusion: Rebranding increased efficiency and improved performance metrics, such as return on investment, return on assets, and net income, which can enhance the brand's value and give it a competitive edge. The study recommended increasing managers' awareness of value engineering, as they tended to connect the concept of value engineering with the construction sector only.
Sustainability Public Service Through Digitalization: Mapping the Field and Future Directions Via A Bibliometric Review
Authors: Shahril Raze Norshyahman , Makhbul Zafir Khan Mohamed , Osman Lokhman Hakim
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The objective of this study was to identify the profile of academic research on the public service digitalization, with a focus on its impact on government, civic engagement, and to propose a research agenda for the topic.   Methodology: We employ bibliometric analysis methods and visualization software to examine the progress and key aspects of digitalization research in public service. A total of 438 documents from the Scopus database were collected as the original data using specific retrieval formulas. Our analysis combines software and bibliometric methods to track annual development trends, identify influential countries, institutions, authors, and assess academic hotspots and research limitations.   Results: The findings indicate a continuous growth in the number of research studies focusing on public service digitalization each year.   Discussion: The research has important implications for both academia and practice. It sheds light on the evolving landscape of in public service digitalization, with potential benefits for sustainable government-citizen relationships, governance, and the quality of public service to meet citizen needs.   Conclusion: This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on government digitalization and its impact on public service. By utilizing bibliometric analysis, it offers a unique perspective on the state of research in this field and forecasts future trends.
Sociological Study of Islamic Law on the Impact of Interfaith Marriage in Domestic Life (Study in Tirawuta District, East Kolaka District, Indonesia)
Authors: Halimang St.
Published: November 2023

Objective: Interfaith marriages are prohibited from a religious perspective, but this still happens in household life in Tirawuta District, East Kolaka Regency. This study aims to determine the impact and considerations based on the sociology of Islamic law on interfaith marriage families.
 
Methods: The problem in this research is related to the negative impact and how Islamic law shari'ah perceives the phenomenon of interfaith marriage. This research is a descriptive qualitative study, using a normative syar'i and sociological approach, classified as field research. The data collection technique used is observation, interviews, documentation, data analysis techniques used, descriptive qualitative. As for checking the data, the validity of the data, triangulation is used.
 
Result: The results of the study were thirteen pairs of different religions; the marriage process was agreed according to the agreed religious process. The occurrence of interfaith marriages is due to several factors such as economic factors, a person's curiosity about Islam, and a lack of religious knowledge. This continues to have a positive impact but also a negative impact. The impact caused by interfaith marriages has a positive impact because there are still partners who are committed to building a household and worship according to the Islamic religion, negative because there are still partners who follow the religion they like, after the marriage they return to their original religion, they are easily divorced. The sociological conditions of families of different religions in Tasahea village are conducive, according to the nature and characteristics of Islamic law which requires humanity and morality.
 
Conclusion: Interfaith marriages can have quite a disturbing impact on Islamic religious ideology which is inconsistent with the objectives of Islamic law, especially maintaining religion. In principle, Islamic law forbids interfaith marriages to prevent the danger of apostasy, the breakdown of the household due to ideological complications, creeds that carry a high risk of converting religions, the stakes of the religion of their offspring because religion is seen as a game.
Managing the Pain: Investigating the Role of Indivuals and Job Factors in Coping with Low Back Pain Among Sewing Workers
Authors: Zuhri Saifudin , Murti Bhisma , Rachma Noer , Sapja Anantany  , Suwarni Sri , Anantanyu Sapja
Published: November 2023

Objective: This study aimed to assess the potential incidence of low back pain (LBP) among sewers in the garment industry of PT. Dan Liris in Sukoharjo, Central Java Province-Indonesia. Theoretical   framework: In this study, the independent variables include individual factors, work factors, awareness of LBP triggers, and perception of LBP. While the dependent variables include participation in anticipating LBP incidents and independence in controlling LBP incidents.   Method: This study was conducted by taking a sample of 119 respondents who work as sewers through purposive random sampling from 4,000 workers of PT. Dan Liris.   Results and conclusion: The results showed that individual factors, work factors, awareness of LBP triggers, and perceptions of LBP had a positive and significant effect on participatory attitudes in anticipating LBP. However, awareness of LBP triggers does not have a positive and significant effect on participatory attitudes in anticipating LBP. In addition, individual factors, perception of LBP, and one's participation in anticipating LBP incidents also have a positive and significant effect on one's independence in controlling LBP incidents. However, job factors and awareness of LBP triggers do not have a positive and significant effect on one's independence in controlling LBP incidents. Furthermore, the variable mediation of work factors and one's participation in anticipating LBP incidents strengthens the relationship between individual factors and one's independence in controlling LBP incidents. However, the mediating variables of awareness of LBP triggers and perception of LBP did not show a positive and significant relationship to one's independence in controlling LBP incidents.   Originality/value: This study provides new insights into the factors that influence the incidence of LBP in sewers in the garment industry. The results of this study can be used to develop strategies for the prevention and control of LBP in the garment industry as well as increase the awareness of sewers about the importance of preventing LBP incidents.
Relationship between teachers’ perceptions regarding autism and their classroom practices at secondary school level
Authors: Inayat Nusra , Kalsoom Tahira , Habib Novaira , Sulehri Imran Ghaffar
Published: November 2023

Autism is a well-known phenomenon in students and it will impact the teaching and learning process. This study aims to investigate the correlation between teachers’ awareness of autism and classroom practices in secondary schools in Lahore. The study is carried out by following the quantitative method using a descriptive and inferential approach to discover and report the relationship between autism and classroom practices. 300 teachers from government and private secondary schools in Lahore responded to the questionnaire (Appendix 1). The questionnaire was consisted of 40 items covering teachers’ knowledge regarding autism and their classroom practices. Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) software was used for the calculations and analyzing the correlation. The results showed a moderately positive relationship between teachers’ perception regarding autism and their classroom practices in secondary schools. This means that as the perception of the teachers moderately increases, the classroom practices are also improved and become better.
First Aid Skills of Pre-Service Physical Education Teachers at Batangas State University
Authors: Mendoza Davidsol , Junior Mauricio Atienza , Maralit Kyla Marie Torino , Odello Chino Randel
Published: November 2023

Background: The researchers believe acquiring knowledge and first aid skills can improve the instruction of Physical Education. Thus, no matter how proactive a teacher can be, there will be possibilities that an unnecessary situation may occur because it is movement education.
Objectives: The study aimed to determine the first aid skills of pre-service physical education teachers at Batangas State University. Specifically, the study determined the respondents' extent of manifestation of competencies in providing first aid skill components as assessed by the instructors and students, along with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, management of bleeding, and fracture. The study also compares the responses of the two groups of respondents. The issues and challenges in developing first aid skills were also ascertained to propose training activities to intensify students' skills and competencies.
Methods: This study used descriptive research and a researcher-made questionnaire to gather data from 186 participants, including 159 physical education students and 27 teachers from Batangas State University during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Results: The study found that students had moderate competency in applying CPR, recognizing victim situations, and performing two rescue breaths correctly. Similarly, students had moderate competency in managing bleeding and identifying fracture types. However, the two groups of respondents had no significant difference in competency. The biggest challenge identified by students was the need for more training and workshops related to first aid, while linguistic barriers and inconsistent training were less significant challenges.
Conclusion: The findings show that Bachelor of Physical Education students greatly manifest first aid skills in CPR, managing bleeding, and treating fractures but need improvements in specific competencies. There was no significant difference in the assessment between the two groups of respondents. However, attendance to training and workshops was the primary issue and challenge in developing the first aid skills of BPEd students.
Pain and Sleep Disturbances are Associated with Post-stroke Anger Proneness and Emotional Incontinence
Authors: Ademoyegun Adekola B. , Rasaq Wasiu A. , Adelowokan Omotola I. , Afolabi Victor A. , Ibitoye Adebukola G. , Awotidebe Taofeek O. , Mbada Chidozie E.
Published: November 2023

Background: Emotional disorders are common findings after a stroke episode. Despite evidence linking pain and sleep disorders to various post-stroke emotional disorders, their roles in the prevalence of post-stroke anger proneness (PSAP) and post-stroke emotional incontinence (PSEI) remain unclear. We investigated the influence of composite and different components of post-stroke pain (PSP) and post-stroke sleep disorders (PSSD) on PSAP and PSEI.Methods: A total of 185 community-dwelling stroke survivors attending two Nigerian tertiary health facilities had their cross-sectional data on PSAP, PSEI, PSP, and PSSD evaluated through validated instruments and structured interviews. Data on potential cofounding variables were also assessed.Results: The rates of PSSD, PSP, PSAP and PSEI among Nigerian stroke survivors were 36.8%, 63.3%, 23.2%, and 44.9%, respectively. The results of logistic regression models showed that composite PSP was associated with PSEI ((adjusted odd ratio (aOR): 0.492; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.251-0.965). While assessing the different components of PSSD and PSP, the results showed that sleep disturbances (aOR: 1.855; 95% CI: 1.096-3.140) and post-stroke headache (aOR: 0.364: 95% CI: 0.153-0.864) were associated with PSEI. In addition, post-stroke headache as a domain of PSP was associated with PSAP (aOR: 0.052; 95% CI: 0.011-0.238).Conclusion: There is high prevalence of PSSD, PSP, PSAP and PSEI among Nigerian stroke survivors. Post-stroke headache is associated with both PSAP and PSEI, while sleep disturbances is associated with PSEI. Post-stroke headache and sleep disturbances are potential targets for interventions in patients with stroke to lessen the burden of PSAP and PSEI.
Association of visceral organ involvement in back pain: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Kaynaat Wafa , Waqqar Saira , Ahmad Uzair , Razia Eisha Tir , Sajjad Abdul Ghafoor , Rehman Muheebur
Published: November 2023

Objective: To determine the association of visceral organs involvement in non-specific low back pain.Methods: A cross sectional analytical study was conducted in Max Health Hospital and Islamabad Healing Center Private Limited from March to November 2020. A total of 384 male and female aged 30 to 50 years having back pain for at least 3 months were selected through non-probability purposive sampling. Participants were assessed on numeric pain rating scale, inclinometer, straight leg raise and motility test for visceral organs including stomach, liver, intestine, colon and kidney. All the assessment were carried out on the spot and recorded on structured questionnaires.Results: A total of 320 participants responded with a mean age of the participants was 38.9 years. The most common viscera involved in back pain was stomach having a frequency 296 (37%), followed by small intestine (n=211). Participants with age group 30-35 yrs, the highest reported visceral involvement were stomach (n=114), followed by small intestine (n=83) and liver (n=55) respectively. Liver, stomach and small intestine were involved more in female. There was statistical difference between back pain with visceral involvement and back pain without visceral involvement. All the viscera, namely liver, stomach, small intestine, colon and kidney were significantly associated with back pain (p<0.05).Conclusion: This study concluded that there is a significant association of visceral organ involvement in participants with non-specific back pain. The most common viscera involved in back pain was stomach followed by small intestine, liver, colon and kidney.
ABORDAGEM INVESTIGATIVA DA SÍNTESE PROTEICA: ESTRATÉGIA PEDAGÓGICA PARA ENGAJAR ALUNOS
Authors: Martins Valéria Salgueiro Santos , Dos Santos Carlos Petrúcio Silva , Santos Elaine da Silva , Idalino Rosane Karine Tavares , Da Silva Rosineide Nascimento
Published: November 2023

O conhecimento de aspectos da Genética favoreceu a realização de uma gama de estudos, cada vez mais essenciais, em diversas áreas do conhecimento e, cujos avanços são difundidos na vida do homem contemporâneo. Todavia, por ser uma área com vários termos técnicos e os temas serem pouco associados ao cotidiano dos alunos na escola, isso pode criar uma resistência na assimilação do conteúdo. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi testar uma estratégia pedagógica investigativa na abordagem da temática de síntese proteica, de modo a contribuir com o processo de aprendizagem dos alunos e despertar o interesse dos mesmos, estimulando-os a participar ativamente desse processo de construção do conhecimento. A pesquisa foi realizada com uma turma de 3° ano do Ensino Médio, em uma escola pública no município de Limoeiro de Anadia - AL, por meio da aplicação de questionários a 28 alunos. Assim, obteve-se um resultado geral satisfatório com a prática investigativa, tendo em vista que os alunos ao avaliarem a mesma, atribuíram-lhe notas de 1 a 5 a três quesitos: grau de dificuldade, relevância e diversão. Isso indica boa aceitação dessa atividade pelos alunos, sugerindo que ela pode ser uma ferramenta eficaz para a aprendizagem da Genética.
MEMBANGUN JIWA WIRAUSAHA SANTRI PUTRI MELALUI KREASI OLAHAN MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN SEHAT DI PANTI ASUHAN AISYIYAH PEKANBARU
Authors: Adriani Adriani
Published: November 2023

Panti asuhan berperan menjadi keluarga yang sementara menggantikan orang tuanya untukmenafkahi dirinya. Akan tetapi di dalam panti asuhan ini, mereka juga diberitahu agar supaya tidakselamanya bergantung hidup kepada orang lain. Maka di dalam panti asuhan inilah merekamengajarkan dan melatih anak untuk mengembangkan kreativitas atau potensi yang selama initerpendam dalam dirinya. Permasalahnnya adalah santri belum pernah mendapatkan penyuluhantentang wirausaha sejak usia masih muda. Tujuan dari Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) iniadalah untuk peningkatan pengetahuan tentang pentingnya membangun wirausaha sejak muda.Metode yang digunakan dalam Pk Mini adalah berupa ceramah dengan memberikan penyuluhandan tanya jawab tentang wirausaha. Dampak dari kegiatan ini santri terlihat antusias mengikutikegiatan dan ingin mengembangkan segera yang sudah diparktekkan, dengan kreasi makanan danminuman.
MENUMBUHKAN KETERAMPILAN PADA ANAK ASUH DI PANTI ASUHAN AISYIYAH PUTRI KOTA PEKANBARU
Authors: Monza Daffa , Firlina Selvi
Published: November 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dalam bentuk demontrasi pengolahan makanan untuk menumbuhkan keterampilan anak-anak panti asuhan di kota Pekanbaru adalah sebuah kegiatan dengan tujuan memberikan pemahaman dan pengetahuan yang baik dan benar bagi anak asuh yang tidak berani dalam eksplor diri, sehingga dengan kegiatan ini mampu menumbuhkan keterampilan yang tidak dapat dieksplor anak-anak. Peserta dari kegiatan ini adalah anak-anak panti yang berjumlah 17 orang. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah participatory action research. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa anak-anak sangat antusias dalam pelaksanaan demontrasi. Terdapat 5 orang anak yang menunjukkan keterampilannya dalam pengolahan makanan dengan tindakan yang cepat tanggap dalam praktek pembuatan brownies. Sedangkan 12 orang anak lainnya mendengarkan, melihat dengan seksama dalam praktek pengolahan makanan dengan baik.
SEKUNTUM NASEHAT UNTUK PARA WANITA PEMBAHASAN KITAB KITABUL MAR’AH DURUSUL MAR’ATUL MUSLIMAH)
Authors: Ali Musri Semjan Putra  , Kardina Engelina Siregar
Published: November 2023

Pendidikan merupakan hal penting untuk mendapatkan banyak pengetahuan dan keterampilan. Dalam Islam sendiri, pendidikan adalah suatu kewajiban bagi setiap Muslim. Hal ini telah tercantum di dalam Al-Quran dan Al-Hadits. Agama Islam menekankan pentingnya pendidikan bagi perempuan mengingat tingginya kedudukan yang diberikan Islam. Artinya, Islam tidak melarang perempuan dalam menuntut ilmu, asalkan mereka tidak meninggalkan kedudukan mulianya yang telah diberikan Allah. Allah berfirman dalam Q.S. Al-Alaq ayat 1-5 yang artinya: "Bacalah dengan (menyebut) nama Tuhanmu Yang menciptakan, Dia telah menciptakan manusia dari segumpal darah. Bacalah, dan Tuhanmulah Yang Maha Pemurah, Yang mengajar (manusia) dengan perantaran kalam, Dia mengajar kepada  manusia apa yang tidak diketahuinya”. Apabila kita ingin menyiapkan generasi yang berkualitas, maka pendidikan perempuan harus dipersiapkan secara matang. Peran perempuan sangat penting dalam keluarga. Selain itu, menuntut ilmu akan mempermudah jalan baginya menuju surga. Seperti dalam hadits Rasulullah: "Barang siapa yang menempuh perjalanan untuk mencari ilmu, maka akan Allah mudahkan jalannya menuju surga." (HR Muslim). Madrasah Mar’ah Shalihah merupakan sebuah komunitas yang memiliki kegiatan pembelajaran online khusus wanita, tanpa dipungut biaya, berijazah sanad, dan berhadiah bagi thalibah terbaik. Pembelajaran materi mar’atus solihah sangat mudah, bisa diakses kapan saja, penyajian menarik, progres materi bisa terlihat. Insyaallah pemateri bersama al-Ustaz Dr. Ali Musri Semjan Putra, M.A., hafidzahullah. Pembelajaran melalui group chat baik Whatsapp atau Telegram dengan materi yang disampaikan melalui website MMS (Madrasah Mar’atus Solihah). Materi  yang diberikan adalah pembahasan Kitab Kitabul Mar’ah Durusul Mar’atul Muslimah. Para thalibaat tidak hanya mendapatkan ilmu, tapi juga akan diwariskan ijazah sanad dari ustadz Ali Musri hafidzahullah yang bersambung langsung kepada penulis dari kitab yang diajarkan. Evaluasi juga dilakukan pada setiap pertemuan dan ujian akhir disetiap selesai majelis yang membahas tentang materi tersebut. Dari hasil ujian akhir itu kelak yang akan dikalkulasikan untuk mendapatkan nilai akhir dilevel tersebut dan akan mendapatkan ijazah resmi dari Madrasah Mar’ah Shalihah.
PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER ISLAMI PADA ANAK USIA DINI DI PONDOK PESANTREN UMMAHATUL MUKMININ
Authors: Nurlaili Janati
Published: November 2023

Karakter anak harus dibentuk sejak anak usia dini. Tujuannya dari pembentukan karakter ini agar anak memiliki kepribadian yang baik sehingga ketika anak sudah menginjak dewasa maka ia akan menjadi anak yang shaleh maupun shalehah sehingga akan bisa memberikan manfaat yang banyak untuk sesama. Tanpa proses pemberian pengasuhan dan pendidikan yang benar, mustahil untuk mencetak anak yang berkarakter.

Anak yang berkarakter tentunya memiliki parameter dan nilai standarisasi meskipun pointnya bisa saja berbeda tergantung dari kemampuan yang dimiliki anak. Hal yang terbaik untuk digunakan sebagai parameter adalah tentunya pembentukan karakter anak yang berwawasan Islam. Dalam Islam sendiri mengatur tentang bagaimana cara membentuk karakter anak. Banyak acuan dan kisah-kisah yang bisa dijadikan media pembelajaran untuk membentuk karakter anak.

Dalam Alquran ataupun Sunnah Nabi banyak dijabarkan bagaimana cara membentuk dan mendidik anak sehingga anak bisa menjadi anak yang berkarakter. Karena pembentukan anak yang berkarakter mustahil dilakukan jika tidak ada contoh riil yang bisa dijadikan uswah atau teladan bagi anak. Teladan ini menjadi penting karena anak juga memerlukan figur sehingga ia akan mengikuti jalan yang pernah dilakukan oleh figur tersebut
PELAKSANAAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN YANG MENYENANGKAN DAN VARIATIF DI SMAIT IMAM ASY SYAFII PEKANBARU
Authors: Siregar Kardina Engelina
Published: November 2023

SMAIT Imam Asy Syafii Kota Pekanbaru merupakan salah satu jenjang pendidikan yang dimiliki oleh Yayasan Imam Asy Syafii Cendikia Riau. SMAIT Imam Asy Syafii Pekanbaru beralamat di Jl. Soekarno Hatta, Kel. Maharatu, Kec. Marpoyan Damai, Arengka, Pekanbaru. Adapun visi sekolah ini adalah “Menjadi sekolah yang berkualitas islami, berprestasi tinggi dan mendunia”, dan misinya 1) Menumbuhkan dan mengembangkan potensi peserta didik untuk menguasai dasar-dasar ilmu Islam dan pengetahuan umum. 2) Menyiapkan kader muslim dan muslimah yang beraqidah Ahlussunnah dan berakhlakul karimah, dan mampu memberikan pengaruh kebaikan dimanapun berada. 3) Menyiapkan kader muslim dan muslimah yang semangat menghafal Al Qur’an dan Bahasa Arab. 4) Menyelenggarakan pendidikan yang berkualitas islami dan berstandar internasional. Sekolah ini memiliki motto “Melahirkan Generasi Islami, Rabbani dan Rahmatan Lil A’lamin, berlandaskan tuntunan Al-Qur’an, Sunnah Rasul dengan pemahaman Ahlusunnah Wal Jama’ah.  Untuk mewujudkan visi misi ini, maka kami dari tim pelaksana PkM STIES Imam Asy Syafii Pekanbaru menawarkan kerjasama dengan pimpinan SMAIT Imam Asy syafii Pekanbaru melakukan PkM melalui program pelatihan keterampilan metode mengajar guru dengan tema Optimalisasi Strategi Pembelajaran 4.0 Menuju Era Merdeka Belajar 2022. Program-program yang dilaksanakan yaitu pelatihan keterampilan metode mengajar guru yang variatif dan relevant sesuai dengan kurikulum merdeka belajar, pemberian motivasi kepada tenaga pendidik dalam meningkatkan kemajuan pendidikan, pengantar dalam pembuatan buku ajar. Dari pelaksanaan kegiatan, dihasilkanlah keterampilan metode mengajar guru yang variatif dan relevant, pembuatan buku ajar, pemberian motivasi dalam meningkatkan pendidikan.
Treatment outcomes of the e-Health in the elderly: A systematic review
Authors: Martínez Elizabeth , Rivera Fernanda , Reynaldos-Grandón Katiuska , Díaz Felipe , León María Elisa , Febré Naldy , Arcêncio Ricardo , Cartagena-Ramos Denisse
Published: November 2023

Introduction: the E-Health, is a relevant service provision since the SARS-Cov-2 pandemic, when it became a patient care alternative, however, few studies have evidenced the treatment outcomes of this tool in elderly people.
Objectives: to analyze the treatment outcomes of telemedicine in the elderly.
Methods: a systematic review was carried out according to six stages. The PubMed, CINAHL and Science Direct databases were used. Experimental studies between 2017 and 2022 were included. All references were exported to the EndNote manager. The methodological quality was analyzed using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tools (MMAT) checklist. The deductive thematic analysis of the data was based on the Model for Assessment of Telemedicine Applications (MAST).
Results: out of a total of 2 628 articles identified and 10 included. Of the total number of studies analyzed, two of them used a digital platform, two by telephone follow-up, four mixed telemedicine interventions and two by tele-rehabilitation. According to the evaluation of the methodological quality of the studies, five of them met all the criteria and five studies met more than 80 % of the criteria.
Conclusions: mixed e-Health tools improve treatment outcomes in the psychosocial perspective in the older adult. Future studies should delve into other aspects of the impact of treatment outcomes of other digital tools used in health for this age group, such as somatic, physical, and cultural aspects
Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 14: Lifting, moving and jacking
Authors: Tod Jim
Published: November 2023

This article provides a brief introduction to some of the construction techniques of lifting, moving and jacking that may be needed to build more challenging permanent works.
Viewpoint: Reinforced concrete design: Eurocodes and British Standards compared
Authors: Watkins Peter
Published: November 2023

The UK government has recently triggered Article 50, starting the official departure process from the EU. This has led to a hotly debated topic within our industry: do we continue to use the Eurocodes or revert to the previous British Standards? Peter Watkins draws his own comparison of the main differences between the two.
Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 13: The importance of understanding construction methodology
Authors: McBride Damian
Published: November 2023

This article presents a list of general, high-level considerations that relate to construction methodology and optimisation of temporary/permanent works, with a number of examples provided.
The Design of College Students’ Mental Health Analysis System Based on Human-Computer Interaction
Authors: Hu Xinyuan , Ye Naijia
Published: November 2023

This paper presents a machine learning-based system for analyzing the mental health of college students. The system utilizes data mining techniques to analyze and process psychological data, enabling personalized mental health assessment and guidance. Firstly, the paper introduces the basic concepts and steps of data mining, as well as the system architecture of the data warehouse. Then, it discusses the methods of incorporating clustering, anomaly mining algorithms, and association rules into the analysis of psychological data in college students. Next, the paper provides a detailed description of the overall structure and workflow of the machine learning-based system for analyzing the mental health of college students. The mental health assessment model utilizes evaluation criteria determination and weight assignment methods. Finally, the accuracy and effectiveness of the system are validated through performance testing. This system provides college students with scientifically feasible mental health assessment and guidance, which has significant practical implications for addressing mental health issues among college students.
HR-Positive Breast Cancer and New Potentially Synergistic Approaches with CDK Inhibition of the Retinoblastoma Protein and CAR T-Cell Immunotherapy
Authors: Shen Leqi
Published: November 2023

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women and 25% of all cancers worldwide (Ghoncheh et al., 2016). It is the second most common cause of female death from cancers (Alkabban & Ferguson, 2022). A silent-forming cancer, breast cancer is highly metastatic in later stages and is often revealed through routine screening. It is caused by an accumulation of genetic mutation and damage, allowing for uncontrolled proliferation and tumorigenesis. Multiple hallmark changes of cancer are often seen in breast cancer, such as in the PI3K/AKT pathway, the RAS/MEK/ERK pathway, or the RB pathway. Additionally, it is also possible to inherit pro-cancerous genes, such as BRCA1/2, carcinogens that cause DNA crosslinks and double strand breaks (Patel et al., 1998). The retinoblastoma tumor suppressor gene plays a key role in controlling the cell cycle. Its product, pRB, is able to prevent the G1/S transition through attachment to the E2F transcription factor in its unphosphorylated state, which in turn prevents transcription of genes involved in DNA replication and cell cycle progression (Weinberg, 1995). The cyclin-dependent kinases CDK4 and 6, activated by cyclin D, are then able to phosphorylate pRB when the cell is ready, releasing E2F and allowing for progression (Shah et al., 2018). It has been observed that breast cancer cells have various defects in the RB pathway, such as overexpressing cyclin D or lacking CDK4/6 regulation through the INK4 family, leading to a failure in cell growth control and uncontrolled proliferation (Hamilton and Infante, 2016). Thus, CDK4/6 inhibition has become a key point of study by artificially inducing cell cycle arrest. Currently, palbociclib, ribociclib, and abemaciclib are the only approved CDK4/6 inhibitors for first-line use in HR+/HER2- breast cancer, the most common subtype, possessing hormone (estrogen/progesterone) receptors and lacking the human epidermal growth factor 2 receptor (SEER, 2020). While they differ structurally, they all interchangeably serve the role of potently blocking pRB phosphorylation (Zhang et al., 2021). Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is a highly experimental and novel cancer treatment, currently employed for various hematological malignancies (National Cancer Institute, 2022). Developed from adoptive T cell transfer (ACT), it allows a patient to use their own T cells against cancer. The cells are extracted and artificially given the CAR receptors which bind to receptors found on the cells, activating them, and then are cultured and readded to the blood, essentially acting as manmade antigen presentation (June et al., 2018). The specialization of the T cells’ receptors allows this treatment to be highly targeted and specific, and the T cells’ innate habitat in the blood and lymph make it an obvious choice for treating leukemias and myelomas. Its potential in other cancers, however, is undeniable and research is ongoing to find more applications of this novel treatment.
Analysis of the Causes and Countermeasures of Wrongful Conviction Cases in China
Authors: Li Wei
Published: November 2023

After researching and reflecting on the phenomenon of wrongful conviction cases in our country, it is obvious that in recent years all such cases were related to the “contributions” of wrongful conviction cases. We discover too much delay, evasion and resistance from the judicial organs, and their passivity and hesitation make the parties and their families heartbroken, and also make the public heart-breaking. The formation and development of the phenomenon of unjust, false and erroneous cases in China is not the result of one day or one night, but the combined efforts of various subjective and objective reasons. This phenomenon requires sufficient attention and cannot be left in a state of confusion. We should not only explore its superficial causes, but also seek the deep-seated reasons behind it. So we can take appropriate measures to solve this problem from the perspective of judicial reform. While trying to conduct theoretical discussions, we should also propose some feasible solutions and measures.
Research on the International Law of Economic Sanctions Involved in the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Acts of the United States
Authors: Zhang Rongting
Published: November 2023

The sanctions target of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (2019-2020), the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (2021-2022) and the Strengthening the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (2023-2024) is to enable China to end the alleged large-scale detention, forced labor and any other serious violations. The economic sanctions imposed by the United States on Xinjiang include unilateral economic sanctions and multilateral economic sanctions jointly with Canada and Mexico, which are comprehensive sanctions against Xinjiang, and are industrial sanctions and targeted sanctions for other countries whose related activities have no connection point with the United States. Based on the theory of universal jurisdiction expansion, the United States proposed that Xinjiang violated its obligations to the entire international community. Any country has the right to take sanctions to urge the Xinjiang government to stop its alleged illegal acts. The theories of obligations to the international community as a whole and responsibility to protect are actually a revision of the original theory of humanitarian intervention. China uses objective descriptive words to restore the truth and break the vocabulary trap of Western values. The political and economic pressure exerted by the United States on China made Xinjiang comply with the controversial international law to change its non-existent behavior, and the most vulnerable groups in Xinjiang suffered the collateral impact of economic sanctions. The economic sanctions imposed by the United States on Xinjiang have eroded the WTO principle and trade liberalization. The Provisions on the Unreliable Entity List, the Rules on Counteracting Unjustified Extra-territorial Application of Foreign Legislation and Other Measures, and the Anti-foreign Sanctions Law of China constitute China’s anti-sanctions legal system. China had announced that it would implement corresponding anti-sanctions measures against institutions and individuals involved in Xinjiang issues.
Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Completion Rates by Student Gender, Ethnicity/Race, and Economic Status: A Multiyear, Statewide Investigation
Authors: Moseley Stacey M. , Slate John R.
Published: November 2023

In this multiyear investigation, the degree to which differences were present in the percentages of students who met criterion on Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate examinations as a function of their ethnicity/race and economic status was addressed for the 2016-2017 through the 2019-2020 school years. Statistically significant differences were present in the met criterion rates for Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate examinations across all four years. Black students had the lowest percentages of any ethnic/racial group who met criterion on Advanced Placement/International examinations, and the percentage of Asian students were over six times higher than the percentages for Hispanic and White students. Students who were economically disadvantaged had lower percentages who met criterion on Advanced Placement/International examinations than their peers.
Accessibility of Gynecological Healthcare Services in Canada Under Immigration Policies
Authors: Telman Kristina , Sammie Santiago , Kamal Birgit
Published: November 2023

This study examines the accessibility of gynecological healthcare services for immigrant women in Canada and explores the impact of immigration policies on their healthcare access. With a diverse immigrant population, Canada’s healthcare system faces the challenge of addressing disparities in healthcare utilization among newcomers. We investigate the barriers faced by immigrant women in accessing gynecological care, including language barriers, cultural and stigma-related challenges, and economic factors. We analyze government initiatives and community programs aimed at improving healthcare access for immigrant women. The study concludes with policy recommendations and strategies to promote awareness, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to ensure equitable healthcare access for all immigrants in Canada.
The Impact of Social Media on Body Image and Self-esteem: A Comparative Study of Adolescent Girls in United States and South Korea
Authors: Cayla Kirrily , Eithan Maitland , Macie Christy
Published: November 2023

This comprehensive review explores the intricate relationship between social media, body image, and self-esteem among adolescent girls, with a comparative analysis between the United States and South Korea. The study delves into the emergence of social media culture, the pervasiveness of beauty standards, and the impact on shaping perceptions of body image. Through cross-cultural perspectives, it examines how societal expectations influence these perceptions. Narratives and experiences of adolescent girls provide valuable insights into the emotional toll of constant comparison on self-perception. The review identifies strategies for fostering positive mental well-being, including media literacy and promoting positive role models. Additionally, it proposes holistic interventions and collaborative efforts for a healthier social media culture. This review contributes to a nuanced understanding of the challenges posed by social media, offering insights for future considerations and interventions to support the well-being of adolescent girls in the digital age.
The Agreement between the Patriarchate of Grado and the Patriarchate of Aquileia Regarding the Metropolitan Jurisdiction over Istrian Bishoprics (24 th of July, 1180): New Critical Edition of the Charter
Authors: Banić Josip , Blancato Sebastiano
Published: November 2023

The paper analyzes, critically edits, and translates a treaty signed between the Patriarchate of Grado and the Patriarchate of Aquileia in 1180 whereby the former relinquished to the latter all the claims over Istrian bishoprics, mainly the metropolitan rights, the patriarchal treasury, and some other possessions in the vicinity of Aquileia, thus ending a dispute that plagued the relations between the two patriarchates for centuries and provoked several armed conﬂicts. As such, the document presents one of the most important historical sources in the context of medieval Istria and the Patriarchate of Aquileia, but the charter itself was never critically edited according to modern ecdotical standards. The authors aim to change this by critically editing the charter, both the treaty as well as the subsequent papal conﬁrmation, and translating this seminal document into English in an effort to make it more accessible to a wider range of professional and non-professional audiences.
Črna leta in rdeče številke Ivana Černeta, župana v Tomaju sredi 18. stoletja: o dolžniško-upniških razmerjih na podeželju
Authors: Panjek Aleksander
Published: November 2023

Prispevek nudi vpogled v naravo in mehanizme  upniško dolžniških razmerij na slovenskem  podeželju na primeru župana v Tomaju, pri  čemer se opira na zapise nepremičninskih transakcij med kmeti v glavarstvu Devin na Krasu  v 18. stoletju. Izkaže se, da je bilo kmečko  zadolževanje prisotno že pred 19. stoletjem, da  so na podeželju delovali posojilodajalci različnih  družbenih slojev, da so se kmetje posluževali  uradnih postopkov, da je zadolževanje lahko  izhajalo iz podjetnosti ter da velike dote in  neposrečeni podvigi niso nujno zamajali  premoženja velikega kmeta, kakršni so tedaj  bili kraški župani.
Meningkatkan Kesadaran Masyarakat Dalam Melestarikan Maggrove Melalui Penanaman Mangrove Di Pesisir Desa Lobuo Kabupaten Tolitoli Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah
Authors: Laheng Suardi , Aliyas Aliyas , Putri Dwi Utami , Putri Ika Wahyuni , Darmawati Darmawati , Ramadhan Abd. , Kusuma Moh. Rafli , Amaliyastasya Amaliyastasya , Jumiati Jumiati
Published: November 2023

Mangrove merupakan istilah umum yang digunakan untuk menggambarkan banyaknya komunitas pesisir tropis yang didominasi oleh beberapa jenis pohon atau semak yang mampu tumbuh di air asin.  Untuk menjaga dan melestarikan mangrove  tersebut dilakukan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yaitu penanaman mangrove.  Kegiatan  ini dilaksanakan pada tanggal  2 September 2023.  Bertempat di Desa Lobuo, Kecamatan Dondo, Kabupaten Tolitoli, Sulawesi Tengah.  Prosedur  pelaksanaan kegiatan ini yaitu di awali dengan observasi bibit dan tempat penanaman mangrove di Desa Lobuo. Di harapkan kegiatan ini menambah kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pentingnya mangrove bagi wilayah pesisir yang ada di Desa Lobuo, kiranya kedepannya dapat menjaga merawat dan memanfaatkan mangrove tersebut dengan lebih baik.Kata kunci : mangrove, lestari, tolitoli
Penyuluhan Pola Hidup Bersih Dan Sehat (PHBS) Di PAUD Mokopido Desa Pinjan, Kabupaten Tolitoli
Authors: Hasan Haidar , Ikbal Ikbal , Nasriani Nasriani , Datuamas Padila Zikrila A. , Musfira Musfira , Damayanti Indah , Fakri M. Nurul
Published: November 2023

PHBS pada usia dini membantu menanamkan kesadaran akan pentingnya kebersihan dan menjaga kesehatan dan lingkungan dengan berperilaku sehat. Siswa sekolah diharapkan untuk mempelajari dan memahami PHBS sehingga mereka dapat menerapkannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Penyuluhan lisan dan alat peraga digunakan untuk menerapkan metode pelaksanaan. Siswa TK dan PAUD sangat ingin mengikuti penyuluhan PHBS karena dilaksanakan dengan metode bernyanyi sambil belajar serta praktek langsung.Kata kunci : hidup sehat, TK,  PAUD
Pelatihan Dasar Keterampilan Tukang Di Desa Buntuna Kabupaten Tolitoli
Authors: Ilmuddin Ilmuddin , Latjemma Sudirman , Melda Melda , Nasril Moh. , Pahude Mansur S. , Purnomo Dwi , Halid Abd. , Aldiansyah Rizky , Syafitri Euis
Published: November 2023

Keterampilan dasar seorang tukang sangat dibutuhkan dalam pembangunan, kemampuan dalam membaca gambar, pemahaman tentang bahan, kemampuan dalam menggunakan alat, kemampuan mengukur merupakan kemampuan dasar seorang tukang. Kurangnya pengetahuan dasar yang dimiliki tukang bisa mengakibatkan seorang tukang tidak dapat bekerja secara maksimal, minimnya pengetahun tukang bisa menjadi penghambat seorang tukang untuk berkembang menjadi tukang yang professional, dengan kemapuan yang cukup, diharapkan dapat menjadikan tukang sebagai profesi yang menjanjikan, tentunya harus didukung dengan pengetahuan tentang pertukangan yang lebih. Untuk meningkatkan kemampuan tukang di Desa Buntuna salah satu yang dapat dilakukan adalah dengan mengadakan pelatihan dasar keterampilan tukang. Kegiatan ini di Balai Pertemun desa Buntuna Kabupaten Tolitoli, Sulawesi Tengah. Prosedur pelaksanaan kegiatan berupa pertemuan langsung untuk menyampaikan materi oleh narasumber kepada para tukang, anak-anak mudah dan aparat desa. Hasil pelatihan memperlihatkan para peserta telah memahami pentingnya menjadi tukang yang memiliki keterampilan dan diharapkan setelah kegiatan ini akan ada lagi pelatihan keterampilan tukang lanjutan, sehingga profesi tukang di Kabupaten Tolitoli mendapatkan peluang untuk menerima poyek yang lebih besar dan lebih kompleks.Kata kunci :  Keterampilan, proyek,  tukang
The Ottoman Dracula. Kazıklı voyvoda and the Construction of the Rebel and Evil in the Ottoman Empire
Authors: GHEORGHE Adrian
Published: November 2023

The crafting of such narratives involves sophisticated literary strategies and techniques that can sometimes overshadow the historical content, or even sacrifice it for stylistic effect. It was common for copyists to alter their sources, not merely reproducing but editing and interpreting them according to their literary preferences or aesthetic judgment. This tendency becomes more pronounced in later authors and compilers, who take the historical fabric and the dramatic structure of their sources, yet rework them into a form reflecting their personal style. Often, they might even modify the text’s substance by rearranging, omitting, or adding specific scenes or details. These issues have led many Romanian historians to give little credit to the Ottoman chronicles. For methodologies prioritising positivism or factual history, these sources are deemed less reliable than Byzantine or Western European ones. However, modern historiographical approaches, employing refined methodologies, can effectively utilise Ottoman chronicles. We must acknowledge that historical sources are not universally applicable for all types of historiographical discourse and cannot answer every question. Often, the nature of our sources dictates the kind of history that can be written with their support. This paper attempts to pave the way for an alternative method and perspective of interpretation. The portrayal of political and military figures in official Ottoman writings can reveal insights into political thought, ideology, and propaganda. In our case, these narratives precisely illustrate how the Sultan justified his campaign against Vlad the Impaler. Such information cannot be provided by European chronicles, for instance. Moreover, Ottoman chronicles provide insights into diplomatic relations and the exchange of ideas. On another level, concerning mental and social history, they reflect the expectations, fears, prejudices, or ideals of their audience. The authors of these texts did not create their works in isolation from contemporary political or cultural environment. Thus, they are voices of their era, encapsulating and mirroring its expectations. Their writing was crafted for consumption and success. Without this recognition, they risked obscurity, much like the poet Maʿali, who lamented in his dedication to the Sultan within his versed chronicle literarily about his “starvation”.
Motivación y calidad laboral del personal de salud en un Hospital Público de Trujillo, 2022
Authors: Mejía Pinedo Davis Alberto , Mori Díaz Sandra Lisseth , Deza Rodríguez Luis Miguel , Alguiar Bernaola Luz Rocío , García López Jhon Wiston
Published: November 2023

Este estudio experimental con diseño descriptivo-correlacional transversal tuvo como objetivo determinar la relación entre motivación y calidad laboral en personal de salud de un hospital público en Trujillo en 2022. La muestra de 60 profesionales de la salud completó la escala motivacional de Steers-Braunstein y el cuestionario CVT-GOHISALO. Se encontró una relación altamente significativa entre motivación laboral y soporte institucional, seguridad en el trabajo, integración en el puesto, satisfacción laboral y bienestar logrado a través del trabajo. El coeficiente de correlación de Spearman entre las variables "calidad laboral" y "motivación laboral" fue 0.693** con p=0.000. No se halló relación significativa entre motivación laboral y desarrollo personal. En conclusión, este estudio mostró una fuerte asociación entre motivación laboral y varios aspectos de la calidad laboral, excepto el desarrollo personal, en el personal de salud evaluado. Se requieren más investigaciones para entender los factores que impulsan la motivación y calidad laboral en este contexto.