bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Examining the Impacts of Social Media to Non-Financial Performance of SMEs In Malaysia
Authors: Amirrudin Aidil Hanafi , Jamaluddin Raziff , Kamaruddin Nur Syuhadah , Salehuddin Nurshahirah
Published: June 2024

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) have become crucial drivers of economic growth, significantly increasing employment rates by creating numerous job opportunities. SMEs extensively utilise social media platforms to promote their products and services to targeted audiences. This study aims to identify the relationship between the competitor influence, cost-effectiveness, and brand exposure on SME performance. A quantitative analysis was conducted, with around 600 questionnaires distributed to the targeted group, yielding 208 responses. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software. The results indicate that both competitor influence and cost-effectiveness have a positive and significant relationship with SMEs' non-financial performance. This suggests that SMEs that effectively respond to competitor actions and manage costs efficiently tend to perform better in terms of non-financial metrics, such as customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. However, the study found that brand exposure has an insignificant relationship with SMEs' non-financial performance. This implies that merely increasing brand visibility through social media and other channels not necessarily translate into improved performance metrics for SMEs. These findings highlight the importance of strategic responses to competitors and cost management over mere brand exposure in enhancing SME performance. In conclusion, while competitor influence and cost-effectiveness are critical factors in driving non-financial performance for SMEs, brand exposure alone does not significantly impact performance. These insights underscore the need for SMEs to focus on competitive strategies and cost management to achieve better non-financial outcomes, supporting the broader economic role of SMEs in job creation and economic development.
Evaluation of Communication Management on Project Success: A Case Study of the Construction of the PT. XYZ
Authors: Jayadinata Lukito Alvin , Bayuaji Ridho , Ahyudanari Ervina , Karningsih Putu Dana
Published: June 2024

PT. XYZ is an agro-business company in Gresik, East Java, which is currently in the factory construction stage. Field obstacles often occur, so the process of conveying information from all stakeholders involved is important. The author will evaluate communication management factors that influence project success using EFA-Maximum Likelihood and Spearman's rank order correlation. This analysis identified nine important factors: information technology, communication technology, communication skills, communication management plan, teamwork, clear channels in the organizational structure, project requirements management, project risk management, and environmental context. The language acquisition factor was excluded because it did not meet the EFA requirements. Spearman's rank order correlation shows that information technology, communication skills, communication management plans, teamwork, clear channels, project requirements management, and environmental context have a strong relationship with project success. These findings guide improving project communication management to achieve project success.
Psychological Well-Being Reviewed by The Work Complacency of The Employees of PT. Abs
Authors: Hartini Sri , Tania Angelyn , Simwira Chaterine , Raihan M. Hafizh , El  Akmal Mukhaira , Rezeki Sabrini Mentari
Published: June 2024

The study is held in PT. Andalan Bintang Sampali working environment. The objective is to obtain the bond among the job satisfaction with psychological well-being of PT. Andalan Bintang Sampali’s employees. Population and sample on this research is: 102 (a hundred and two) employees of PT. Andalan Bintang Sampali. The method of Purposive Sampling is being used as the technique to collect samples. The technique of gathering data is by disseminate the questions-form to those samples. Analysis technique that is being carried out in this study/research is the Correlational Pearson Product Moment technique.The results of the research found a correlation between work satisfaction and psychological well-being with the correlation coefficient F = 0.947 as well as p = 0.000 (p<0.01). The assumption test composed of normality test, linearity trial, correlation check, descriptive test, as well as effective contribution test. The data was outlined with SPSS 27 for Windows by using Correlation Pearson Product Moment technique. Research shows that the effective contribution shows that 94.7 percent occured within job satisfaction and psychologial well-being, while the rest 5.3 percent lie on other factors that weren’t being researched.
Pengaruh Host Attractiveness dan Program TV terhadap Minat Menonton: Studi komparatif Vincent dan Desta sebagai Host Program TV "Tonight Show"
Authors: Surianto Surianto , Rui Iswanto Clarisa
Published: June 2024

Latar Belakang: Komunikasi merupakan aspek penting dalam kehidupan manusia, karena memungkinkan mereka untuk berinteraksi, memenuhi kebutuhan, dan membina hubungan satu sama lain. Perkembangan komunikasi manusia telah mengarah pada konsep "komunikasi massa" yang didorong oleh keinginan manusia untuk kemajuan dan peningkatan kualitas informasi yang disampaikan.
 
Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh daya Tarik host dan program televisi terhadap minat menonton, dengan membandingkan dua host televisi, yaitu Vincent dan Desta.
 
Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif komparatif untuk membandingkan pengaruh daya tarik host dan program televisi terhadap minat menonton antara Vincent dan Desta.
 
Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa daya tarik host dan program televisi memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap minat menonton, dan terdapat perbedaan pengaruh antara host Vincent dan Desta.
 
Kesimpulan: Daya tarik host dan program televisi merupakan factor penting yang mempengaruhi minat menonton pemirsa. Perbedaan karakteristik host dapat menghasilkan perbedaan pengaruh terhadap minat menonton.
Senaryo Yazımında Hikâye Cümlesinin (Logline) Önemi: 2020 Sonrası Türk TV Dizileri
Authors: Çelik Kemal
Published: June 2024

Bu makalede, senaryo yazımında logline'ın (hikaye cümlesi) önemi üzerine bir araştırma yapılmıştır. Araştırmanın temel hipotezi, doğru kurulmuş bir hikaye cümlesinin film/dizinin başarısı için belirleyici olduğu, tam tersi durumda da, hatalı kurulmuş hikaye cümlesinin başarısızlığa yol açtığıdır. Bu hipotez, başarılı ve başarısız dizi örnekleri üzerinden doğrulanmıştır. Çalışmanın evreni, kurmaca hikayeler anlatan tüm sinema filmleri ve TV dizilerini içermektedir. Örneklem, başarılı diziler için 2020 yılı ve sonrası 60 bölümden fazla yayınlanan dizilerden seçilirken, başarısız diziler için aynı dönemde ilk beş bölümde final yapan diziler tercih edilmiştir. Bu örneklem seçimi, logline kurulumundaki hataları vurgulamak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Başarılı diziler için 24, başarısız diziler için 22 dizinin logline analizi yapıldığı bu çalışmada, hipotezin doğrulandığı görülmektedir. Buna göre başarılı diziler; olumlu özelliklere sahip belirgin bir baş karakterin, ona uygun zorlu ve katmanlı bir hedefe giderken karşılaştığı zorlu ve katmanlı engellerle olan mücadelesine odaklanmaktadır. Başarısız diziler ise; olumsuz özellikleri baskın, muğlak karakterlerin inandırıcı olmayan amaçlar uğruna zayıf ya da yanlış kurulmuş engellerle mücadelesini anlatmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın sonucuna göre doğru kurulmuş hikaye cümleleri, dizilerin izlenmesini doğrudan etkilemektedir.
A siker módozatai. Béres Norbert: A klasszikus századforduló népszerű prózairodalma
Authors: Szolyka Hajnalka
Published: June 2024

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Development of Physical Literacy Media Based on Google Sites at SDN 26 Ampenan
Authors: Bustami Al Mubarak Yazid , Dwina Angga Prayogi , Tahir Muhammad
Published: June 2024

This development research aims to produce products in the form of physical literacy media based on google sites. Google sites-based physical literacy media can be one of the solutions to provide students with an understanding of physical activity. The method used in this study is research and development with the Sugiyono model to test the feasibility and practicality of physical literacy media based on google sites. This research was located at SDN 26 Ampenan, Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara. The instruments used in this study are in the form of questionnaires for material expert validation, media validation, student responses, and teacher responses. This google sites- based physical literacy media has been declared very feasible and very practical by the validators and respondents. The results of the study showed that (1) the validation of material experts was obtained with a percentage of 89% with very feasible qualifications, (2) the validation of media experts was obtained with a percentage of 89% with very feasible qualifications, (3) the response results of small-scale students were obtained with a percentage of 93.46% with very practical qualifications, (4) the response results of large-scale students were obtained with a percentage of 91.37% with very practical qualifications, (5) the response results of small-scale teachers were obtained with a percentage of 96.87% with The qualification is very practical, (6) and the results of the large-scale teacher response are obtained a percentage of 97.5% with very practical qualifications. Based on these results, physical literacy media based on google sites is feasible and practical to use.
The relation between technology acceptance and music listening: An experience sampling study
Authors: Ruth Nicolas , Hantschel Florian , Loepthien Tim , Randall Will M. , Steffens Jochen
Published: June 2024

In the intersection of technology and music listening, understanding user experiences is paramount. This research employed the Experience Sampling Method via the smartphone app MuPsych to continuously capture real-time data on individuals' music listening behaviors and related emotional responses. Over a span of two weeks, participants from Germany were prompted to report on various factors as they engaged in music listening, resulting in a rich dataset. Results indicate that Spotify Premium was the most frequently used music application, with personal playlists being the preferred listening format. To unravel the intricacies of these responses and their determinants, linear mixed-effects model analysis was utilized. Among the critical findings, the Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use, two of the central constructs of the Technology Acceptance Model, emerged as significant predictors for the valence and enjoyment of the music experienced by users during the onset of music listening sessions. This highlights the imperative role of user-friendly interfaces in enhancing positive emotional states even before fully engaging with the music, underscoring the need for designers and developers of music-related apps to prioritise usability and useful functions.
NOTAS SOBRE COMPLEXIDADE E TRANSDISCIPLINARIDADE NA PRÁTICA DOCENTE DE GEOMETRIA
Authors: Silva Adriano Aparecido da , Guérios Ettiène Cordeiro
Published: June 2024

Este artigo responde à questão de como explorar conceitos geométricos de maneira transdisciplinar, a fim de possibilitar o conhecimento pertinente nos estudantes. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa e exploratório-explicativa do tipo intervenção, utilizando uma triangulação de instrumentos de coleta de dados, envolvendo observação com diário de campo, questionários e entrevistas semiestruturadas, que foram analisados a partir do método dos núcleos de significação, proposto por Aguiar e Ozella (2008). Os participantes foram 49 estudantes da 1ª série do Ensino Médio de uma escola pública da cidade de Curitiba (Paraná). Para a intervenção, foi criada uma sequência didática com abordagem transdisciplinar composta pelas seguintes temáticas: (i) a gravidade e o conceito de geometria; (ii) compreendendo a geometria dos répteis; (iii) geometria molecular e a relação de Euler. Como resultado, tem-se que a abordagem transdisciplinar desenvolvida no ensino da geometria foi fundamental para transformar a perspectiva dos estudantes sobre essa disciplina. A pesquisa evidenciou que, ao integrar conceitos geométricos ao contexto mais amplo do espaço em que vivem, os estudantes compreenderam a geometria como ciência e refletiram sobre sua presença em diferentes aspectos da realidade cotidiana. Essa mudança de olhar enriqueceu o entendimento dos estudantes sobre geometria e os incentivou a explorar, questionar e formular conjecturas de maneira mais significativa.
Im „Westen“ viel Neues
Authors: Losch Sebastian
Published: June 2024

Der EuGH hat in seinem Urteil vom 11. Juni 2024 einen geschlechtsspezifischen Asylgrund bestätigt: Frauen, die jahrelang in einem Umfeld der Gleichberechtigung zwischen Frauen und Männern gelebt haben, können unter Umständen einen Anspruch auf Asyl haben, wenn sie diese Lebensweise in ihrem Heimatland aufgeben müssten. Das Urteil stärkt damit nicht nur die Stellung von Frauen in Asylfragen. Es könnte sich auch auf den Schutzstatus von sogenannten „Klimaflüchtlingen“ auswirken.
Situación actual de la formación doctoral en el área de las ciencias de la salud del Ecuador
Authors: Franco Coffré Joicy Anabel , Calderón Intriago Lina Graciela , Ordoñez Sánchez Joe Luis , Ortega López Marcia Isabel
Published: June 2024

En el Ecuador con las reformas acaecidas en la Constitución de la República en el año 2008, y reformas de la Ley Orgánica de Educación Superior, creación del CES, CACES y SENESCYT llevaron a cabo en consecuencia, cambios sustanciales a nivel de la Educación Superior del país. Entre esos cambios, estuvo el énfasis que tomó el nivel de formación profesional del Doctorado más aun, en los docentes universitarios.
Se realizó una investigación de tipo descriptivo, mediante el uso de fuentes primarias y secundarias de información (artículos científicos, Portal de Indicadores de la Educación superior del Ecuador (SIIES) y páginas web) cuyo objetivo revelara la situación actual de la formación de doctores en el Ecuador. Entre los principales resultados, se encontró un crecimiento de la matrícula de los estudiantes a nivel de pregrado, incremento de registros de postgrados en el área de la salud y bienestar del Ecuador, así como crecimiento lento pero sostenido de registro de títulos de PhD. Predominio de títulos de posgrado obtenidos en universidades extranjeras en su mayoría provenientes de Venezuela, Cuba, Brasil, Argentina y España. Considerando la relevancia del Sistema de Acreditación del Ecuador, se subraya la necesidad de un mayor esfuerzo para asegurar calidad en la educación en todos los niveles, especialmente en los que se refiere a la formación doctoral de sus docentes, como en la generación de nuevos conocimientos, innovación e investigación por parte de esta masa intelectual existente.
Exposición a temperaturas extremas y su efecto en la gestación en un departamento de Colombia.
Authors: Ospina Mendieta Carlos Andrés , Gómez Ceballos Diego Alexander , Piñeres Mejía Elvis Eduardo
Published: June 2024

Introducción: Diversas investigaciones han establecido la relación entre temperatura y duración del embarazo, la exposición a temperaturas altas durante el embarazo plantea interrogantes en especial el papel que esta juega frente a los partos prematuros y partos de bajo peso, es indispensable determinar si las temperaturas altas o bajas tienen un comportamiento protector o de riesgo sobre el feto durante la gestación en regiones tropicales. Objetivo: describir la relación entre la exposición a temperaturas altas y bajas durante el embarazo y su efecto en la edad gestacional y peso al momento del parto en los recién nacidos del departamento del Guaviare-Colombia. Metodología: Estudio tipo observacional, analítico, retrospectivo de corte transversal que busco determinar la relación entre exposición a temperaturas altas y bajas durante el embarazo y su efecto en la edad gestacional y peso al momento del parto en los recién nacidos, el universo estuvo conformado por 10.137 nacidos vivos, de los cuales 9.932 cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Se determinó Odds Ratio para estimar la asociación entre las variables. Resultados: Dentro de la semana de retraso 3 el estar expuesto a temperaturas máximas percentil 90 es un factor protector para la ganancia ponderal de peso OR < 1, la exposición a temperaturas mínimas percentil 10 se asoció como factor protector para el parto prematuro en la semana de retraso 1 y 2 OR < 1. Conclusión: A pesar del beneficio de las altas y bajas temperaturas durante el embarazo en la ganancia ponderal de peso y disminución del parto prematuro, es recomendable prevenir la exposición a temperaturas extremas durante el periodo de gestación.
Development of a visual body condition score system for juvenile harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) in rehabilitation centres
Authors: McMillan Anna , Zatrak Michal , Ilderton Richard , Grant Robyn
Published: June 2024

Harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) treated at rescue centres have lower survival rates than grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). Malnutrition and weight are closely associated with recovery; however, weighing them can be invasive, stressful and poses a risk of injury to staff. This project developed a non-invasive body condition score (BCS) system to monitor the body condition of juvenile harbour seals in rescue centres. Images from CCTV footage and weight data were used to develop the BCS system, which was subsequently tested using online questionnaires from a range of users. Using two different metrics, the developed four-point BCS scale had a fair (Kappa = 0.36) and substantial (Kendall = 0.654, p < 0.001) level of inter-rater reliability, and was significantly correlated to body weight (rho = 0.718, s = 164994, p <0.001). This system can be implemented in rescue centres alongside existing practices to improve weight monitoring and reduce the handling of harbour seals, with important implications for seal stress and welfare.
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 in children and adolescents with diabetes in Daegu, South Korea
Authors: Lee Na-Won , Kim You-Min , Kim Young-Hwan , Kang Seok-Jin , Jang Kyung-Mi , Kim Hae-Sook , Moon Jung-Eun , Kim Jin-Kyung
Published: June 2024

Purpose: Children with comorbidities have a higher risk of severe, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study investigated the clinical features and outcomes of COVID-19 in children and adolescents with diabetes between January and March 2022.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 123 children and adolescents (73 with type 1 diabetes and 50 with type 2 diabetes, 59 males and 64 females) aged <18 years who had been diagnosed with diabetes. Data were collected from 7 academic medical centers in Daegu, South Korea.Results: Thirty-five children with diabetes were diagnosed with COVID-19 (18 with type 1 and 17 with type 2 diabetes). Eighteen of the 35 children with diabetes and COVID-19 and 50 of the 88 children with diabetes alone received a COVID-19 vaccination. No significant differences were observed between patients with diabetes and COVID-19 and patients with diabetes alone in the type of diabetes diagnosed, sex, age, body mass index, hemoglobin A1c, or vaccination status. All children with diabetes and COVID-19 had mild clinical features and were safely managed in their homes. Fourteen children had a fever of 38℃ or higher that lasted for more than 2 days, 11 of whom were not vaccinated (p=0.004). None experienced post-COVID-19 conditions.Conclusion: All children and adolescents with pre-existing diabetes had mild symptoms of COVID-19 due to low disease severity, high vaccination rates, uninterrupted access to medical care, and continuous glucose monitoring. Unvaccinated children with diabetes who experienced COVID-19 presented with higher and more frequent fevers compared to vaccinated children.
Response of Application of Compost Fertilizer Enriched with Trichoderma Harzianum and Arbuscular Mycorrhiza in Saline Soils on the Growth and Yield of Maize
Authors: Enriyani Sinta , D Rahmad , Yusuf Muhammad
Published: June 2024

Saline soils are one of the most serious problems encountered in sustainable crop cultivation. Utilization of Trichoderma harzianum microorganism which plays a role in the growth and development of corn plants and Arbuscular Mycorrhiza which can increase the growth and quality of plants in saline soils. The research objective was to determine the effect of compost enriched with Trichoderma harzianum and Arbuscular Mycorrhiza on the growth and Yield of maize in saline soils. The research method used factorial pattern with a Completely Randomized Block design (CRBD). The results of the study with treatment, application of compost, Trichoderma harzianum and Arbuscular Mycorrhiza on corn plants had a significant effect on plant height (229.85), number of leaves (13.50), stem diameter (14.79), number of seeds (387.83) , biomass (176.00), fruit weight of corn (163.20), cob weight (20.00), root weight (138.88), root length (34.50), and mycorrhizal infection rate (90%). The combination of the application of compost, Trichoderma harzianum and Arbuscular Mycorrhiza showed very high results for all parameters measured compared to no treatment.
Performance of Young Cacao Plants at Various Elevatios Levels
Authors: Poleuleng Andi Besse , Agustia Monika , Syahra Nur Jihad , Indriani Susi , Prastiyo Yulius Budi
Published: June 2024

Top grafting cocoa from vegetative propagation that has been adopted by cocoa farmers in Indonesia. The aim of this research is to identify the performance of young cocoa plants from top grafting at altitudes <300 m asl, 300-600 m asl and >600 m asl. A total of 27 plant samples were taken randomly at 3 heights in South Sulawesi. The results showed that plant height, stem circumference, crown circumference, number of primary crown at an altitude of <300 meters above sea level were not significantly different from plants at an altitude of 300-600 meters above sea level and at an altitude of >600 meters above sea level, but the stem height Primary and number of young cocoa leaves from top grafts at an altitude of <300 meters above sea level are significantly different from plants located at an altitude of 300-600 m asl and an altitude of >600 m asl.
¿Qué significa historizar?
Authors: Ángel Miguel
Published: June 2024

El oficio de historiar implica enunciar lo que ha desaparecido: posibilita el regreso del pasado, un tiempo transfigurado, resignificado. Pero el pasado nunca es algo dado, es necesario un ejercicio reflexivo para pensarlo y que, de esa forma, emerja como algo distinto al mundo que lo evoca. Pensar a través de una mediación su presencia: el acceso a un mundo extinto ocurre por sus restos y ruinas. En ese horizonte la pregunta ¿qué significa historizar? adquiere sentido; implica romper la artificial certeza de pensar el pasado como una cadena de acontecimientos, autónomos, dejados para la mirada del historiador. La resolución debe cuestionar la artificial inteligibilidad de los restos que se presentan ante los ojos. El presente libro muestra estrategias de historización: nueve contribuciones que, a su modo, piensan, resignifican, teorizan o deconstruyen, las complejas relaciones que tenemos con la temporalidad. Estrategias de visualización, análisis teoréticos, contextualizaciones radicales que ilustran la cambiante relación que mantenemos con la temporalidad.
Comparison between Flipped Classroom Model and Traditional Lectures in Undergraduate Pediatric Students in terms of Knowledge Retention:
Authors: Tarar Saba Haider , Iqbal Javed
Published: June 2024

Objective: To make a Comparison between Flipped Classroom Model (FCM) and Traditional Lectures (TL) in Undergraduate Pediatric Students in terms of Knowledge Retention.
Materials and Methods: It is an Interventional, quantitative Study with Post-positivism paradigm. It was carried out in Pediatrics students in MBBS, MC, Mirpur from April 01 to 30th September, 2022. Students were divided into 2 groups by randomization. Group A was given traditional lecture in the lecture hall for 2 weeks and group B received Flipped classroom instruction via audio recorded lectures and interactive sessions. Both groups were switched over after 02 weeks. At the end of 4 weeks, knowledge retention was assessed by marks obtained. Student’s perspective was assessed by a questionnaire. The data was analyzed in SPSS version 20.
Results: The Pretest results of FCM group were higher as compared to TL group. The mean scores of pretest of FCM were 41.30%, 44.60%, 44.70% and 45.00% respectively. The post test scores of FCM group were significantly improved. The mean post test scores were 78.40%, 76.80%,76.50% and 76.30% respectively. The average increase in scores was 33.10 - 37.10%. The Pretest scores of TL group were significantly lower than FCM group. The mean pretest scores of TL group were 33.30%, 34.30%, 35.00% and 34.90% respectively. The mean post test scores were 64.10%, 68.10%, 69.20% and 67.77% respectively. The increase in scores was 27.90 - 34.80%. Regarding “FCM increases internal motivation” p-value was found to be significant (p-value 0.001) and FCM leads to better knowledge retention as compared to traditional lectures (p-value 0.002).
 
Conclusion: FCM leads to significant improvement in knowledge retention.
Analgesic efficacy and safety of Duloxetine premedication in patients undergoing hysterectomy
Authors: Tabinda Qamar  , Amna Khan  , Farial Mehmood Dar  , Faiza Gull  , Muzaffar Shah Umair  , Aiman Shah
Published: June 2024

Objective: to evaluate the effect of Duloxetine on postoperative pain management in patients who underwent hysterectomy, researchers conducted a study to assess the drug's efficacy and its impact on pain levels following the surgical procedure.
Methodology: Study was prospective cohort conducted at Nishtar Hospital, Multan from March 2023 to February 2024. The study included undergoing abdominal hysterectomy for conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian or cervix cancer, fibroids, or abnormal vaginal bleeding after failed alternative treatments. Postoperative pain was assessed with VAS every 15 mins for 45 mins in recovery, then at 2, 4, and 24 hours. Pethidine (25 mg IV) was given for VAS > 4, along with acetaminophen (1 g IV every 6 hours). QOR-40 scores were assessed after 24 hours. Adverse effects of DLX were monitored. Vital signs were checked at specific intervals throughout the perioperative period.
Results: The mean pain score at recovery for Duloxetine group was less than Placebo group as 3.11±0.88 and 9.94±1.04, respectively. (p<0.001). The mean pain score at ward for Duloxetine group was less than Placebo group as 2.58±0.68 and 4.93±0.64, respectively. (p<0.001). The mean QOR-40 score of Duloxetine group was greater than Placebo group as 161.55±15.08 and 129.23±11.18, respectively. (p<0.001). The mean consumption of opioids in both the groups was almost equal, (p>0.050).
Conclusion: DLX, a drug commonly used in multimodal anesthesia, has been found to significantly improve postoperative pain management and enhance the quality of recovery in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy.
Role of coping strategies in the association between resilience and posttraumatic growth among cancer patients
Authors: Latif Humera , Hussain Farwa , Rehman Abaid Ur , Samina Aisha
Published: June 2024

Objectives: The study aimed to explore the association between resilience, posttraumatic growth, and coping strategies among cancer patients. Moreover, the study also investigates the mediating role of coping strategies in the link between resilience and posttraumatic growth.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 150 individuals who completed questionnaires, including the brief resilience scale, posttraumatic growth inventory, and brief cope.
Result: The study revealed a positive relationship between resilience, Posttraumatic Growth (PTG), and coping strategies. Moreover, findings show that resilience is not predictive of higher Posttraumatic Growth (PTG).
Conclusion: Posttraumatic growth is 23% mediated by emotion-focused coping strategies and patients have a tendency to use avoidance coping strategies which leads lower healthy growth.
Efficacy of different techniques in attenuation of the pain caused by intravenous propofol injection
Authors: Syed Zaidan Shuja  , Muhammad Fahad Farooq  , Jawad Hameed  , Atekah Alam  , Amjad Nadeem  , Afnan Raza
Published: June 2024

Objective: to compare the effectiveness of various drugs in attenuation of intravenous propofol injection pain.
Methodology: Study was conducted at the department of anesthesia Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan from March 2023 to February 2024. Patients were assigned randomly to one of three groups using sealed envelopes. Each group consisted of 25 individuals. Drug solutions were prepared by a co-supervisor and dispensed in 5 ml doses by an observer. Group A received intravenous magnesium sulfate, Group B received intravenous granisetron, Group C received intravenous nitroglycerine.
Results: Pain score 0 grade at 5 seconds in Group A, B and C was 36.0%, 40.0% and 44.0%, respectively. [?2=1.71, p=0.789]. Pain score 0 at 10 seconds in Group A, B and C was 32.0%, 76.0% and 32.0%, respectively. [?2=12.64, p=0.002]. Pain score 0 at 15 second in Group A, B and C was 40.0%, 60.0% and 36.0%, respectively. [?2=3.34, p=0.198]. Whereas, pain score 0 at 20 second in Group A, B and C was 4 (16.0%), 44.0% and 24.0%, respectively. [?2=5.16, p=0.076].
Conclusion: The present study suggests that pain experienced during intravenous injection of propofol can be reduced by using various medications. Among these medications, most effective drug was granisetron, followed by nitroglycerin and magnesium sulfate, with no significant complications in postoperative time.
Comparing Distance Assessment to Face-to-Face Approach: case of LE- Maths in TETOUAN’s Higher Normal School
Authors: Mouali Sara , Sefian M. L. , Bakkali I. , Alem W. El , Hemdanou A. L.
Published: June 2024

Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, there is a growing consensus that classroom assessment remains a more advantageous option for students than distance evaluation. The pandemic has catalysed developing robust information infrastructure and training qualified personnel to ensure educational continuity and assessment reliability. However, a recent comparative study on ENS maths students revealed no significant difference. This article examines the distance and face-to-face evaluations, presenting data from a comparative study during the pandemic.
Factors Influencing he Degree of Penalties for Matrimonial Offenders in The Selangor Shariah Court of Malaysia
Authors: Nor Aishah Mohd , Sabarudin Shadli , Saidon Rafeah
Published: June 2024

The Islamic Family Law (Selangor) Enactment 2003 (IFLSE 2003) encompasses a range of matrimonial offences. The IFLSE 2003 empowers the Shariah Court judges with discretion to determine the degrees of penalties for these offences. In the absence of a clear guideline, there is a wide discretionary element in the decision-making process, leaving room for individual judicial interpretation and subjectivity in the application of penalties. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the factors influencing the degree of penalties imposed on matrimonial offenders within the Selangor Shariah Courts in Malaysia, in accordance with IFLSE 2003. This study employs a qualitative approach through semi-structured interviews with the judges of the Selangor Shariah Courts in Malaysia and conducting a thorough analysis of court files and documents related to cases of matrimonial offences. The research reveals several factors that significantly impact the court’s decision in imposing lighter or heavier penalties on the offenders, which include financial status, absence of a criminal record, the severity of the offence, mitigating appeal, the discretion of the judge, compliance with the court order, social consideration, and public interest. The study concludes that the exercise of judicial discretion, manifested through judicial opinion (ijtihād), plays a crucial role in determining the appropriate degree of penalties for matrimonial offenders. As a result, individuals committing similar offences may face differing penalties based on the court's consideration of the presented mitigating factors. The research findings have important implications for the administration of justice within the broader Islamic legal system in Malaysia. The identification of influential factors underscores the need for a clear guideline for sentencing and highlights the dynamic nature of Islamic jurisprudence in contemporary legal proceedings. This study contributes original insights into the field of Islamic family law and criminal justice in Malaysia. This research uniquely focuses on the gap concerning explicit guidelines for determining penalties under IFLSE 2003. Additionally, the identification of specific mitigating factors that influence sentencing decisions represents a novel contribution, offering a comprehensive understanding of the complex decision-making process in cases of matrimonial offences in Shariah Courts of Selangor, Malaysia.
Strategies For Mobilizing Economic Resources to Cover Healthcare Costs for Poor Households in Vinh City, Nghe An Province
Authors: Ha Phan Thi Thuy , Tung Trinh Van
Published: June 2024

Based on qualitative and quantitative data collected from the research project "Differences in Access to Healthcare Services among the Population during the Implementation of Universal Health Insurance Policies" (Case study in Vinh City, Nghe An Province), this paper explores strategies used by poor households to mobilize economic resources to cover their healthcare costs. It also highlights the difficulties these households face in mobilizing economic resources. What strategies have they chosen to meet their expectations, and what are the outcomes of these mobilization efforts? Despite significant efforts, poor households are still considered fragile beneficiaries in the context of implementing universal health insurance policies in Vietnam nowadays.
Exploring Approaches and Techniques for Enhancing Educational Frameworks, Integrating Cutting-Edge Technologies, Revamping Curricula, And Assessing the Impact of These Innovations
Authors: Chyhrina Yana , Slipchuk Valentyna , Deichakivska Oleksandra , Deneha Oleh , Hetmanenko Liudmyla
Published: June 2024

The article focuses on studying strategies and methods to improve educational systems, introducing the latest technologies and updating curricula to assess their effectiveness. The research methodology was based on a synergistic approach focused on understanding educational systems as complex dynamic systems, the interaction of elements generating new properties and phenomena. Research has demonstrated that the improvement of educational systems necessitates a comprehensive approach that encompasses the study of strategies and methods for enhancing education, the implementation of the latest technologies, the updating of curricula, and the practical assessment of these changes. Analysing educational systems in Europe, the USA, and other countries worldwide has revealed many approaches to teaching and educating the younger generation. The principal challenges confronting contemporary educational systems include suboptimal educational quality, inadequate accessibility for all social segments, tardiness in integrating the latest technologies, and the necessity for continuous curriculum updates. The proposed strategies and methods for enhancing educational systems entail active implementation of innovations, the application of modern technologies in the educational process, and continuous curriculum updates that consider labour market needs and the demands of contemporary society. Evaluating the efficacy of the proposed alterations to the educational system represents a pivotal phase in their implementation. The systematic monitoring of outcomes and data analysis will facilitate the timely identification of issues and the implementation of adjustments to education development strategies.
أثر النَّصِّيّة في تحقيق مقاصد سورة الْهُمَزَة
Authors: بن عبيد الله د. سالم مبارك , العي أ.د. صادق يسلم
Published: June 2024

تعرَّضنا في هذه الدِّراسة إلى دراسة أثر النَّصِّيّة في تحقيق مقاصد سورة الْهُمَزَة، واستفدنا من منهج علم النَّص في تحقيق ذلك، فجاءت هذه الدراسة من مقدّمة وستَّة مباحث وخاتمة، وقد أردنا بالمباحث الأربعة الأولى أنَّ نبيِّن أثر معياري الحبك والسَّبك في تحقيق هذه المقاصد. أمَّا المبحث الخامس فخصَّصناه لمعياري القصديَّة، والتَّقبليَّة، فدرسنا القصديَّة في السّورة وأثرها في بنية النَّصّ، والتَّقبليَّة وأثرها في تحقيق مقاصد السّورة. والمبحث السَّادس جعلناه للمعايير الثَّلاثة المتَّصلة بالسِّياق المادِّيّ والثَّقافيّ المحيط بالنَّصّ، وهي: الإعلاميَّة، والمقاميَّة، والتَّناصّ، وأثرها في تحقيق مقاصد السّورة. وتتمثَّل مقاصد سورة الْهُمَزَة الإجماليَّة في التَّصريح بالخزي والتحذير بالعذاب لكلِّ من يحسب أنَّ نجاته وخلوده بجمع المال، فيطعن ويعيب على النَّاس محقِّرًا أعمالهم ومترفِّعًا عليهم، بل إنَّ جمع المال يطرح صاحبه في النَّار الموقدة، جزاءً على تعاليه واغتراره به وعدم إنفاقه. ويُحذِّر في هذه السّورة من الهمز واللَّمز، ويُشدِّد على أهميَّة تجنُّب النميمة والتشهير بالآخرين
The effect of education on unemployment duration of new entrants to the labor market
Authors: Eisazadeh Saeid , Naeini Hadi , Salehi Mohammad Javad
Published: June 2024

Nowadays, unemployment and particularly the unemployment of educated youth is one of the difficult problems of developing countries including Iran. Since unemployment is costly for households and society from an individual and social perspective and has long-term psychological destructive consequences; hence, understanding of unemployment duration and the factors affecting, can help policymakers in planning to reduce these costs. In this article, in order to evaluate the impact of education, including education levels and fields on unemployment duration of new entrants to the labor market, the common survival analysis models; That is, Kaplan-Meier estimator, Cox proportional hazards model and parametric models were used. The results showed that new entrants to the labor market in the major educational group of engineering, manufacturing and construction compared to the social sciences, journalism, and information; experimental sciences, mathematics and statistics as well as humanities and arts have lower probability of surviving unemployment. The unemployment duration of illiterate and new entrants to the labor market with upper secondary, lower secondary and primary education has been lower than new entrants with other educational levels. Also, we find that the unemployment duration of new entrants to the labor market increases with age.
A Call for Greater Transparency in Resource Allocation Processes
Authors: Osuji Chinonso
Published: June 2024

In the current conditions of resource management and decision engineering, transparency in resource allocation processes is paramount. Effective and efficient resource allocation is critical for the sustainability and success of any organization or sector. However, despite the advancements in decision support systems and technologies, there remains a significant gap in transparency, which hampers trust, equity, and overall effectiveness. This letter aims to address the importance of transparency in resource allocation, supported by relevant literature, and propose strategies to enhance transparency in this crucial aspect of resource management. Transparency in resource allocation processes is not just a desirable attribute but a necessary one for effective and equitable resource management. By implementing robust decision support systems, engaging stakeholders, standardizing processes, providing training, and balancing transparency with confidentiality, organizations can enhance transparency and build trust among stakeholders. As we move forward, it is crucial to continue exploring and adopting innovative approaches to transparency in resource management, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed, engaged, and confident in the decisions being made.
Healthcare Professionals’ Views on Decision Support Systems for Resource Management
Authors: Nugraha Dwianto , Onuegbu Chinwendu
Published: June 2024

The objective of this study is to explore healthcare professionals' views on Decision Support Systems (DSS) for resource management. It aims to identify the benefits, challenges, and effective implementation strategies associated with DSS, providing insights that can inform the optimization of these systems in healthcare settings. This qualitative research employed semi-structured interviews to gather data from 12 healthcare professionals with direct experience in resource management and familiarity with DSS. Participants were purposively sampled from various departments within a large urban hospital. The interviews were conducted until theoretical saturation was achieved, with each lasting approximately 45 to 60 minutes. The data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using NVivo software through thematic analysis, identifying key themes and subthemes. The study identified four main benefits of DSS: improved efficiency, enhanced decision-making, cost reduction, and user satisfaction. However, several challenges were also noted, including technical issues, training and adaptation difficulties, data quality concerns, usability problems, and organizational barriers. Effective implementation strategies highlighted by participants included stakeholder engagement, comprehensive training programs, phased implementation, customization, and continuous improvement. These findings align with existing literature, underscoring the importance of addressing both technical and organizational factors to optimize DSS utilization in healthcare. Decision Support Systems offer significant advantages for resource management in healthcare, such as increased efficiency and improved decision-making. However, successful implementation requires addressing technical issues, ensuring high data quality, providing thorough training, and fostering organizational support. Engaging stakeholders, customizing the system to meet specific needs, and adopting a phased implementation approach are crucial for enhancing DSS adoption and effectiveness. These insights provide a comprehensive understanding of healthcare professionals' views on DSS, contributing to the broader discourse on optimizing technology integration in healthcare settings.
How accountability of Australian farmer co-operative members hinges on the farm gate
Authors: Bennison Linda , Williamson Alexandra Kate , Chapple Larelle
Published: June 2024

Co-operatives are at the heart of much agricultural production, serving as crucial conduits in the food supply chain. Their impact on global food networks and contributions to economic and political stability are universally recognised and the United Nations advocates that they play a key role in global food security. This paper contributes a valuable understanding of how an Australian marketing co‑operative’s farmer members perceive their accountability for fresh produce. Semi-structured interviews are supported by an analysis of the co-operative’s documents (1996-2019) and an examination of global regulatory food safety certification programmes. The findings show the “farm gate” operates both as a physical boundary and a metaphorical accountability boundary between farmer members, the co-operative, and supply chains. Inside the farm gate, co-operative members perceived accountability as applying to themselves or their family; the term ‘latent accountability’ describes this unacknowledged accountability. Additional accountability along the supply chain was identified as incremental accountability to explain how the farmers’ accountability is linked to their produce along each step of the supply chain. As the world grapples with issues of food security, the perceptions of farmers and the contribution of co-operatives should be key considerations for planners and policy makers.
Study of Supply Chain Selection Strategies of Firms under Geopolitics
Authors: Xi Haonan , Xu Zhihao , Yao Jingwen , Li Song , Yang Xiao
Published: June 2024

Based on the geopolitical perspective, the study analyzes the interaction between global trade policies and supply chain strategies, and constructs a theoretical model to explore how the tariff structure of final products is shaped by value-added content and the role of the most-favored-nation (MFN) rule and the principle of reciprocal trade in it. The findings suggest that geopolitical factors have a significant impact on international trade strategies and supply chain configurations. This theoretical framework indicates the importance for policymakers to consider geopolitical complexity in maintaining the global trade order and supply chain resilience, and promotes the construction of solid and adaptable international trade and supply chain management strategies.
Uncertainty Tolerance and Information Overload in High-Risk Epidemic Areas: The Mediating Role of Sense of Control
Authors: Wang Wei
Published: June 2024

The rapid advancement of information technology has led to a notable rise in information overload, a critical factor impacting the mental well-being of individuals in modern society. This is particularly pronounced in high-risk epidemic zones, where individuals are inundated with a barrage of epidemic-related information. This study aims to investigate the influence of individuals' tolerance for uncertainty on information overload in these high-risk areas, while also examining the intermediary role played by the sense of control. Through a questionnaire survey involving 250 residents of Hubei Province, the data was analyzed using SPSS and PROCESS plug-ins. The findings reveal a significant negative correlation between uncertainty tolerance and information overload, with the sense of control acting as a statistically significant mediator between the two. This underscores the potential of enhancing individuals' uncertainty tolerance and sense of control in alleviating information overload. These insights offer novel perspectives on understanding the psychological mechanisms of information processing in epidemic-prone regions and provide valuable suggestions for optimizing information dissemination strategies by bolstering individuals' psychological resilience.
Changes in Our Government's Counterpart Support Policy, Logic of Evolution and Prospects for Reform
Authors: Wang Hanjing
Published: June 2024

Coordinated regional development is inextricably linked to the practice of the counterpart support policy, and a scientific understanding of its historical process, evolutionary logic, and power mechanism is an important issue in realizing comprehensive economic and social progress and common prosperity. Based on the perspective of historical institutionalism, a panoramic overview of the internal logic of the change of the counterpart support system can help improve the foresight of reform. China's counterpart support system has experienced three stages: early germination, initial establishment and deep promotion, and the reform process has been deeply influenced by the transformation of the economic system, the requirements of regional coordinated development and the consensus of community values, and has shown obvious path dependence. The birth of the "factory-package commune" model, the convening of the National Conference on Border Defence, and the speeches made at the conference on post-disaster reconstruction are three key points in the development of the counterpart support system. The power mechanism for the evolution of the counterpart support system comes from the vertical "administrative contracting system" and the horizontal "competition tournament". In the future, the counterpart support system will continue to develop along the lines of scientific, intelligent and balanced development, exploring new modes of counterpart support, and pushing forward the improvement of the quality and effectiveness of counterpart support work.