bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Developing Strategies for After School Sports Services under the “Double Reduction Policy” of Primary Schools in Chengdu City, the People’s Republic of China
Authors: Yuan Sun , Maharkan Pattarapon
Published: January 2025

Background and Aims: In 2021, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the General Office of the State Council also introduced “The Opinions on Further Reducing the Burden of Homework and Off-campus Training for Students in Compulsory Education”. The main objective of the study is to construct strategies for after-school sports services under the “double reduction policy” of primary schools in Chengdu.
Methodology: There are 647 public primary schools and about 5500 professional physical education teachers in primary schools in Chengdu by the end of 2022. A total of 12 public primary schools are randomly selected from 6 administrative regions (2 schools in each region) using the random sampling method as the survey object. 300 relevant teachers and 600 students’ parents were selected from the surveyed schools. The research methods used include a literature review and questionnaire method.
Result: Under the “double reduction policy”, the overall development of after-school sports services in primary schools in Chengdu is good and meets the relevant requirements of the policy. However, there are still problems in terms of teaching staff, venue equipment, and evaluation system. In response to the above issues, this study proposes a series of innovative and practical strategies by analyzing the affecting factors of after-school sports services.
Conclusion: In summary, although Chengdu's primary school sports services comply with the "double reduction policy," staffing, facilities, and assessment issues still exist. This research makes specific recommendations for how to deal with these problems and improve efficacy in general.
Guideline of Teaching Basketball Method for Secondary School Students in Xishan District, People’s republic of CHINA
Authors: Li Qinbang , Mahakhan Phattaraphon , Watchayakarn Kiattiwat
Published: January 2025

Background and Aims: With the continuous reform of China's education system, the teaching method of sports games began to apply to the physical education classroom, sports games have a certain interest and can improve the interest of students to learn sports. The college basketball classroom teaching mode is too single, the students through the dribble, pitching, and picking up, easy to make students tired, and then lose interest in learning basketball. But in the secondary school basketball classroom using the sports game method can improve the initiative of students to learn, to improve the quality of teaching. The research aims to 1) study the current situation and problem of basketball teaching method by sports games for secondary school and 2) construct a basketball teaching method by sports games for secondary school
Methodology: Research participation consists of 1) Basketball teachers in secondary schools, 29 people 2) Basketball coaches in secondary schools, 16 people, and 3) Basketball students in the secondary school, 302 people. The research process is as follows: Step 1 Review of Literature and Research 1) Literature review on basketball teaching 2) Physical Education Games 3) Theory of Reviews                4) Related Research, Step 2 Gather ideas and consult data to develop a conceptual framework, Step 3 Develop the conceptual framework, Step 4 Construct research instrument, Step 5 Collect data by Delphi technic, Step 6 Analyze and interpret data, Step 7 Confirm teaching method, and Step 8 Summarize and report research results.
Result: 1. Current situation and problems of basketball teaching method include: 1) limited student participation, 2) insufficient skill training, 3) traditional teaching, 4. students lack critical thinking and problem solving 5) Reduced opportunities for teamwork and communication, 6) Students have minimal independence 2. Methods for teaching basketball by sports games include 1) Using small games 2) Games with modified rules 3) Skill-specific games 4) Being challenging 5) Practicing similar to real competition situations 6) Playing in tournaments 7) Coaching by teammates 8) Game analysis Conclusion: Teaching basketball through sports games in the secondary school classroom has an important role, it can improve students' interest in learning basketball, and enrich the teaching content. Sports teachers in the basketball teaching process, use the sports game as an auxiliary means of training, the teacher can base the teaching content on creating some interesting games to mobilize students to participate in basketball practice enthusiasm.
Keywords: Teaching Basketball Method; Sports Game; Secondary School
Effect of Single-Leg Compound Training Program on Power of College Student High-Level Basketball Player
Authors: Zhang Zhijian , Wattanapayungkul Yurasin , Tongdecharoen Wisute
Published: January 2025

Background and Aims: There is widespread asymmetry in the body of athletes, which can affect and limit their performance in training and competition, leading to the potential and realistic risk of injury. This paper aims to improve the asymmetry of athletes and improve their performance and prevent injuries. The single-leg compound training method was used to explore the effect and degree of the improvement of the lower limb asymmetry in basketball players.
Methodology: Experimental method, measurement method and questionnaire survey method are divided into pre-experiment and formal experiment. The measurement takes 38 male high-level basketball players to measure and evaluate the strength index. The formal experiment was designed with one-factor completely randomized experiment. High-level basketball players were randomly selected as the main subjects and randomly divided into experimental group and control group. The experimental group conducted single-leg compound training intervention for 8 weeks, and the control group conducted normal teaching training. The Pre-and Posttest tested the degree of lower limb asymmetry and physical fitness performance of the lower limb asymmetry and physical fitness performance indicators between the experimental group and the control group before and after the intervention.
Result: The results found that: (1) Male college basketball second-level players have the asymmetry of the lower limb strength, and the asymmetry degree of the strength index on both sides of the lower limbs is more obvious. (2) 8-week single-leg compound training can effectively improve the asymmetry of lower limb strength in male college basketball players. (3) The decrease of lower limb asymmetry in male college basketball players can significantly improve the explosive force of lower limbs. This shows that the improvement of lower limb asymmetry can improve the physical performance of basketball players.
Conclusion: The study shows that male college basketball players' explosive force and overall physical performance on the court can be greatly improved by targeting their lower limb strength asymmetry through targeted training. More balanced strength distribution can result from effective training interventions, which will ultimately enhance athletic performance.
A Survey of Non-English Major Students' Usage Behavior on the UNIPUS Platform
Authors: Li Peiyu , Phongsatha Thanawan
Published: January 2025

Background and Aim: As one of the popular English e-learning tools, Unipus customizes 1,700 universities, 40,000 teachers, and 8,000,000 students in China, thus, it is meaningful to invest the students’ perceived perceptions towards Unipus and has a significant impact on the blended learning environment implementation in higher education in China. This study aims to explore the factors that influence the non-English students Behavioral Intention to use Unipus and their actual Use Behavior by developing a framework based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), UTAUT2, and Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) model.
Materials and Methods: The study collected 379 non-English student questionnaires in the study. The research utilized structural equation modeling (SEM) for hypothesis testing.
Results: The result demonstrated the factors positively influencing intention to use which include Performance Expectancy(p<0.05), Social Influence(p<0.001), Learning Value(p<0.05), and Facilitating Conditions (FC) (p<0.001). Factors positively influencing Use Behavior include FC(p<0.05) and Behavioral Intention(p<0.001). The influence coefficients rank from highest to lowest as FC > SI > LV > PE, indicating that FC is the most significant factor driving student usage behavior among all factors, the attitudes of peers and teachers, along with time costs are significant influencing factors, whereas technical proficiency does not impact usage behavior or intention, a high level of behavioral intention typically encourages individuals to adopt and sustain the use of the technology, thereby leading to actual usage behavior. The findings offer insights into the factors that influence the intention and behavior of non-English students towards Unipus.
Conclusion: Generally, if students perceive that Unipus can enhance their grades and is user-friendly, their intention to use the platform will increase. The influence of teachers and peers can positively affect students' attitudes and intentions toward using the platform. Teachers can assign tasks based on students' interests, increasing their motivation to engage with the platform. For platform designers, it is crucial to develop platforms that are efficient in terms of time investment and usability. Platforms characterized by high efficiency and ease of use are more likely to appeal to students.
Illusions, delusions, confusions? Navigating the Future of Contemporary Cities
Authors: Stupar Aleksandra
Published: January 2025

Contemporary cities, as the ever-changing nodes of dynamic global networks, transform their character, performances and aesthetic in order to face increasing challenges and to respond to the upcoming ecological, technological and social imperatives. Although generating a number of problems, they also provide various solutions which should preferably lead toward sustainable and resilient development. This process is continuously debated and upgraded, but it does not always create a wishful environment of higher efficiency, equity and wellbeing for all inhabitants. Instead, many cities have to deal with a combustible concoction of increased insecurity, fears, threats and overall anxiety, which has a severe destabilising effect on the fragile systems of needs, values and priorities. However, urban space has always had a unique role in every phase of socio-technical change, providing an immersive stage for the various levels and tools of action and interpretation. Materialised through architecture, urban planning and design, their impact reflects in new spatial concepts, hosting directly or indirectly every wave of technological (r)evolution, as well as its benefits and repercussions for both the society and the environment. Considering the complexity of ongoing global processes, which accelerate the pace of urban changes, the paper focuses on the relationship between the detected problems and the innovative responses implemented in urban space. The emerging typologies and their anticipated/achieved impacts will be dicusessed, targeting the issues of poverty, crime, migration, ecological and climate (un)awareness, as well as the needs of sensitive groups (determined by age, gender, ethnicity etc.). These small and large scale transformations and modifications, often with questionable and colliding effects, are frequently supported by 'green' rhetoric, although their actual sustainability and resilience might be overshadowed by influential political and financial drivers. Therefore, the content of numerous lists ranking the competitive advantages of each city displays both the contemporary urban priorities and the recent (im)balance of power, testifying about the paradigm shifts which should facilitate our efforts in mitigating the consequences of climate extremes, natural disasters or socio-economic turbulences.
Makna di Balik Tradisi Mitoni dalam Budaya Jawa: Teori Ikonologi-Ikonografi
Authors: Putra Muhammad Alfero Kumara
Published: January 2025

Artikel ini dibuat untuk menambah wawasan mengenai tradisi Mitoni kepada para pembaca. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan setiap makna yang terkandung dalam prosesi Tradisi Mitoni. Pada penelitian kali ini, menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Sumber data yang diambil menggunakan data yang berasal dari jurnal, buku dan wawancara. Tradisi Mitoni adalah ritual yang dilakukan untuk ibu hamil yang telah memasuki usia tujuh bulan, berasal dari kata ‘am’ dan ‘pitu’. Tradisi ini memiliki beberapa tahapan yaitu, sungkeman, siraman, ganti busana, brojolan, dan slametan. Waktu pelaksanaan tradisi Mitoni tidak boleh sembarangan dan harus sesuai dengan penanggalan sebelum bulan purnama. Setiap prosesi memiliki makna nya masing-masing. Walaupun memiliki makna yang berbeda, tetapi intinya sama yaitu, harapan calon orang tua agar bayi yang dikandung diberikan kesehatan dan diberikan kelancaran saat proses persalinan.
Tradisi Begalan di Banyumas: Simbolisme, Ritual, dan Nilai Budaya dalam Upacara Pernikahan Adat Jawa
Authors: Santi Devita Rachma
Published: January 2025

Tradisi begalan merupakan salah satu tradisi yang unik dan penting dalam rangkaian prosesi pernikahan adat Jawa, khususnya wilayah Banyumas. Tradisi ini tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai hiburan bagi tamu undangan, tetapi juga mengandung makna simbolis yang sangat mendalam, berkaitan dengan perjalanan hidup dan tanggung jawab yang akan dihadapi oleh pasangan pengantin baru. Dalam upacara begalan, beberapa peralatan rumah tangga yang dibawa oleh para tokoh dalam prosesi memiliki nilai filosofis tersendiri yang melambangkan peran dan tanggung jawab suami istri dalam kehidupan rumah tangga. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data ini melalui observasi, wawancara, dan kajian literatur. Objek penelitian ini adalah terkait nilai simbolis, ritual, dan budaya dalam tradisi Begalan di Banyumas.
Pengaruh Media Kapija terhadap Kemampuan Membaca Kata Beraksara Jawa Siswa Kelas 3 Madrasah Ibtidaiyah
Authors: Nasihah Ati Dinan , Prabowo Dimas Setiaji , Hidayat Mohamad Wahyu
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mengeksplorasi pengaruh penggunaan media KAPIJA (Kartu Pintar Bahasa Jawa) terhadap kemampuan membaca kata beraksara Jawa siswa kelas 3 di MI Miftahul Ulum Kalitorong. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif jenis eksperimen dengan desain one group pretest-posttest dengan subjek penelitian adalah seluruh siswa kelas 3 sehingga pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui dokumentasi dan tes. Penelitian ini menemukan fakta bahwa penggunaan media KAPIJA (Kartu Pintar Bahasa Jawa) membawa pengaruh positif pada kemampuan membaca kata beraksara Jawa siswa. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan adanya perbedaan nilai yang signifikan antara kemampuan membaca siswa sebelum dan setelah menggunakan KAPIJA.  Kemampuan berbahasa yang diajarkan pada Sekolah Dasar salah satunya adalah kemampuan membaca. Salah satu kemampuan membaca yang diajarkan adalah membaca kata beraksara Jawa. Selain kualitas sumber daya manusia (SDM) seperti guru yang kompeten, media pembelajaran yang berkualitas dan relevan juga merupakan faktor penting dalam meningkatkan efektivitas proses belajar mengajar. Meskipun penggunaan media KAPIJA berhasil meningkatkan kemampuan membaca, penelitian juga mengidentifikasi beberapa hambatan dalam melakukan pembelajaran Bahasa Jawa seperti kurangnya fasilitas pendukung dalam pembelajaran sehingga siswa merasa bosan. Untuk mengatasi hambatan tersebut agar guru bisa memanfaatkan strategi, model dan media yang digunakan dalam pembelajaran dan melibatkan siswa dalam setiap kegiatan pembelajaran.
Investigation of wear properties of elastomer modified wollastonite and hazelnut shell flour reinforced polypropylene Composites
Authors: Kartal İlyas , Mudu Mehmet , Büyükkaya Kenan , Demirer Halil
Published: January 2025

In this study, hybrid composites were produced by using polypropylene (PP) polymer as matrix material, and hazelnut shell (HS) and wollastonite (W) as reinforcement in different ratios. Hazelnut shell flour (HSF) and wollastonite reinforced polypropylene mixtures were modified with poly(styrene-b-ethylene-co-butylene-b-styrene) (SEBS) triblock copolymer and maleic anhydride grafted SEBS (SEBS-g-MA). Wear properties of the hybrid composites were investigated as a function of elastomeric component. First, the reference hybrid composites were prepared from PP and W + HSF mixtures in the ratio of 80/10+10 by weight through extrusion method. SEBS and SEBS-g-MA modified hybrid composites (%, by weight ratios - 3, 6, 9) were then prepared by using these reference mixtures. The goal of this study is to investigate the effect of elastomeric modifications on the wear properties of the hybrid composites. Wear test samples prepared out of those mixtures by injection molding. In order to avoid any degradation due to the temperature sensitivity of the hazelnut shell, temperatures were kept close to lower limits during extrusion processing. Wear features of the samples were investigated by using an abrasion tester. Scanning electron microscopy was used for analyzing morphological features of the worn surfaces. It was found that SEBS and SEBS-g-MA modifications resulted in the reduction of the weight loss.
Cam tozu kullanılarak iyileştirilen zemininin üzerine tasarlanan esnek üst yapının tabaka kalınlığı ve maliyetinin araştırılması
Authors: Geçkil Tacettin , Sarıcı Talha , Karabaş Bahadır
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışmada, atık camların geri dönüşümünde elde edilen cam tozu (CT) ile kil bir zemini iyileştirmenin, üzerine tasarlanan esnek üst yapıya etkileri, tabaka ve ilk yapım maliyetleri esas alınarak araştırılmıştır. Bu amaçla, ilk olarak zemin örneklerinin özelliklerinin belirlenmesine yönelik bazı deneyler yapılmıştır. Daha sonra zemine ağırlıkça %3, %6, %9, %12 CT ilave edilerek hazırlanmış deney numunelerine proktor deneyi uygulanmıştır. Ardından, hazırlanan serbest basınç deneyi örneklerine 28 gün kür süresi sonrası serbest basınç deneyi yapılmıştır. Serbest basınç deneyleri sonucunda, en yüksek dayanım %9 CT içeren karışımlardan elde edilmiştir. Son olarak, katkısız ve %9 CT katkılı numuneler üzerinde 28 gün kürün akabinde yapılan Kaliforniya taşıma gücü oranı (CBR) deneyleri neticesinde, CBR değerinin %9 CT eklenmesiyle %142,7 arttığı belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen CBR değerleri esas alınarak, iyileştirilen ve iyileştirme yapılmamış zemin üzerine esnek yol üstyapı tasarımı yapılarak üstyapı tabaka kalınlıkları ve maliyetleri araştırılmıştır. Hesaplamalar incelendiğinde, %9 CT ile yapılan iyileştirmenin, üstyapı tabaka kalınlıklarını azalttığı ve maliyetlerini %1,3 oranında düşürdüğü tespit edilmiştir.
Dönemsel optimum eğim açısıyla güneş enerji kazancında enlem, rakım ve karın etkisinin dört İl örneğiyle incelenmesi
Authors: Sezen Kutbay
Published: January 2025

Güneş panellerin topladığı güneş enerjisi eğim açılarının belirli dönemler halinde optimize edilmesiyle artırılabilir. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye'nin farklı coğrafi ve iklim koşullarına sahip bölgelerinde, yıllık dönemsel optimum eğim açısı kullanılarak güneş enerjisi kazancında, enlem, rakım ve kar örtüsünün etkileri incelenmiştir. Bursa, Erzurum, Antalya ve Hakkâri illeri, enlem, yüksek rakım ve kar örtüsünün etkilerini karşılaştırmaya olanak sağlayan coğrafi ve iklimsel özelliklere sahip iller olarak seçilmiştir. Her il için 1, 2, 3 ve 4 dönemli optimum eğim açısı dönem başlangıç ve bitiş ayları manuel olarak değiştirilerek yıllık maksimum güneş enerji kazancı sağlanacak şekilde belirlenmiştir. Sonuçlar, yılın iki eğim açısı dönemine ayrılmasının her il için en büyük kazancı sağladığını, üç ve dört dönemli ayrımların ek getirisinin sınırlı kaldığını göstermektedir. Örneğin, Bursa’da iki, üç ve dört eğim açısı dönemi seçimi yıllık güneş ışınımında sırasıyla %4,54, %4,79 ve %5,26 kazanç sağlamaktadır. Dönemsel optimum açı seçiminin karlı bölgelerde daha fazla fayda sağladığı görülmüştür. Kar örtüsünün uzun sürdüğü Erzurum ve Hakkâri’de, yüksek eğim açılı dönemlerin 6 ay tutulması, kar yağışının az olduğu Antalya ve Bursa’da ise 7 ay tutulması daha yüksek güneş ışınımı kazancı sağlamaktadır. Dört dönemli uygulamada, bahar ve sonbahar dönemlerinin Bursa, Antalya ve Hakkâri için ikişer ay seçilmesi avantajlıdır. Sonuç olarak, güneş enerjisi sistemlerinin verimliliğini artırmak için her ilin coğrafi ve iklimsel özelliklerine göre optimum eğim açısı ve dönem değişimlerinin belirlenmesi gerekmektedir. Bu yaklaşım, Türkiye’nin farklı coğrafi ve iklim koşullarına sahip bölgelerinde güneş enerjisinden maksimum fayda sağlanmasını mümkün kılacaktır.
Personal Expression and Digital Expertise: Exploring Malaysian Students’ Multi-Modal Aspirations Through the Use of ArcGIS Story Maps
Authors: Param, Chacko Sally Anne, Danesh Prakash
Published: January 2025

The lived reality for young people in a highly urbanized environment is a challenge that previous generations did not have to face. Young people not only experience the transformation of their physical environment, but also the reworkings of values, family, education, and the economy that are now different. Within this constant flux of a changing landscape, engaging with young people for research purposes is also an endeavour that needs to be dynamic. This paper looks at how the aspirations of young people can be documented, as they desire to bring sustainable change to their quotidian life. Assessing their aspirations qualitatively is thus problematized; older, more established methods may not be able to capture their true intentions. This paper is based on an experimental study with undergraduate university students who express their ideals for a sustainable future through the ArcGIS Story Maps platform. The use of this tool enables a display of multiple texts - written essays, reports, photo essays, embedded videos, survey polls, maps, historical documents, visual pictures, case studies and even layout designs - as a demonstration of how young people can express their multi-modal views qualitatively. The main research technique used is the multimodal discourse analysis. Although this study is only exploratory, findings reveal that urban youth today are very willing to express their aspirations, although they do so in more creative ways. This experimental study hopes to raise pertinent questions for qualitative researchers: are researchers ready to study responses that incorporate multimodality? And are researchers ready to include the use of digitalised tools as a means of expression? It is hoped that this pilot study will challenge researchers to shift gears; to study young people’s lives differently, and to incorporate more dynamic means of qualitative assessments to research findings.
Addressing Financial Challenges in Malaysia and Enhancing Digital Financial Literacy: Insights from Practitioners
Authors: Kamarudin, Abdul Hadi, Che Mohd Hashim Nur Shuhada, Noradilah, Azreen Jihan
Published: January 2025

Financial literacy is an essential skill for individuals to manage their finances effectively. It involves understanding how to plan, organize, act, and control money to meet one's needs. In today's digital era, digital financial literacy is becoming increasingly important. It refers to the ability to manage financial resources using technology and digital platforms. Like other countries worldwide, Malaysia is undergoing a digital transformation. Enhancing digital financial literacy and addressing the current financial challenges Malaysians face is crucial. The aim of this study is to provide insights into these challenges and the role of digital financial literacy in addressing them. This study was conducted through a focus group discussion interview method that involved twelve participants from various financial backgrounds, including bankers, financial advisors, financial education trainers, fintech company staff, and NGO representatives. The Atlas. ti 24 software was utilized to analyze the data using thematic analysis. The study highlights the financial challenges Malaysians face, such as limited access to banking services, insufficient financial literacy, and a lack of awareness of digital financial products. The findings suggest that digital financial literacy is crucial for promoting responsible financial behaviors, empowering individuals to manage their finances effectively, and ensuring financial well-being in a digitally driven economy. Digital financial literacy also facilitates more accessible access to banking services, which is essential in a cashless society. It emphasizes the significance of understanding financial literacy knowledge to protect individuals from online fraud, identity theft, and other digital risks associated with financial transactions. The findings offer effective insights from industry professionals to improve digital financial literacy, overcome the obstacles that Malaysians face, and help policymakers and practitioners develop effective strategies to promote digital financial literacy and improve financial well-being in the country.
Women's Experiences in Overcoming Pain and Anxiety During Childbirth Using Shiatsu Massage: A Qualitative Approach
Authors: Norhapifah, Isa, Abdullah, Mohamed Hestri, Mohamad Rodi, Bahiyah, Salina
Published: January 2025

Anxiety induced by labour pain is a common concern among pregnant women. Despite various available intrapartum analgesics, their potential side effects can negatively affect the childbirth experience. Negative experiences can increase the risk of postpartum depression and a fear of future vaginal deliveries. It was leading some to prefer caesarean sections in subsequent pregnancies. Thus, the identification of a non-pharmacological method capable of mitigating labour pain and enhancing the birthing experience is of paramount importance. This study aimed to assess the role of Shiatsu massage in improving women's childbirth experiences. Employing a qualitative, phenomenological-based design approach, this study conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with ten mothers from February to May 2022 at two maternity clinics (RP and KJ) in Samarinda, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. Purposive sampling was used with the inclusion criteria: (a) postpartum mothers who received Shiatsu massage during labour and (b) postpartum mothers who could communicate well in Indonesian. Recruitment ceased upon reaching data saturation. Responses given in the Indonesian language were recorded verbatim and translated into English. Thematic analysis of the data was performed using NVivo 12. The study unveiled five key themes illustrating the influence of Shiatsu massage on women's childbirth experiences: emotional dynamics during labour, perception of labour pain, strategies for coping with labour pain, benefits perceived, and perceptions of Shiatsu massage for labour. From these findings, Shiatsu massage emerges as an effective strategy for reducing labour pain and anxiety, providing significant physical and emotional support to women. It holds considerable promise as an alternative method of intrapartum analgesia.
Rumours From the Perspective of Malaysia Retail Investors: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Tin, Othman Shin Thed1, Zaleha
Published: January 2025

This study explores the phenomenon of rumour dissemination within Malaysia’s retail investment sector, focusing on the social dynamics that influence the spread and impact of rumours among retail investors. Utilizing a qualitative approach, we conducted semi-structured interviews with participants aged 26 to 60, each possessing over ten years of retail investment experience, primarily from Malaysia’s Klang Valley. Thematic analysis was employed to interpret the data, revealing key factors that shape investor behaviour and market sentiment. Our findings identify three critical themes: individual traits and behaviours, organizational events, and the political climate. Personal factors, including individual experiences, motives, and beliefs, are central to how rumours form and spread, as they shape how investors interpret and share information within their networks. Investors' prior successes, failures, and motives for financial gain or social status drive these behaviours. Corporate events, such as key turning points, leadership changes, strategic decisions, and financial results, create ripple effects that influence both the organization’s performance and investor perceptions, often sparking speculation and rumour circulation. Furthermore, the political climate plays a significant role, as legislative changes, regulatory policies, and political stability affect the overall market environment. These socio-political factors shape investor sentiment and decision-making, adding layers of complexity to the spread and impact of market rumours. By applying the Gioia methodology, this study uncovers the complex interplay between these factors in rumour formation and dissemination. The research offers holistic insights into the socio-economic forces shaping retail investors’ behaviour in Malaysia, providing valuable contributions to understanding the role of rumours in market dynamics. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of socio-political elements in shaping investor perceptions, adding depth to the study of retail investment practices in Malaysia.
Chinese Broadcast Students and Envisionment of the Physical Characteristics of Male Antagonists in Film
Authors: Lim Jew Kim
Published: January 2025

Positive values, often universal in nature, foster a strong audience connection with protagonists in visual content. Conversely, antagonists, usually driven by culturally specific fears, struggle to resonate as deeply. While studies of antagonists in visual content, particularly films, tend to focus on physical portrayals and broad thematic meanings, limited research has explored the early stages of content creation and the creators' perspectives. This study bridges the gap by delving into how aspiring future content creators, specifically Chinese content creators, conceptualise and intend to portray antagonists in their envisioned visual content. The research focused on seven selected Chinese students studying for a broadcasting degree programme at a local private higher education institution in Kuala Lumpur and explored the nature of the physical characteristics envisioned for male antagonists, the underlying reasons behind these visions, and their possible sources. Utilising qualitative content analysis, the study conducted text-based interviews via Google Chat with seven selected participants over three months between July and September 2023. The findings revealed that media consumption exerts a significant influence over the participants' perceptions of the physical traits towards the portrayal of the male antagonists in visual content. Familial media consumption habits were the primary influence during their formative years. As the participants moved towards self-selected media content, it assumed a more prominent role in shaping their perceptions. Race-based or religion-based cultural factors did not appear to have a substantial influence on their portrayals. This study suggests that the nature of family media consumption culture and the later shift towards self-directed media consumption warrant further investigation.
Marketing Agility – Does it Matter? A Systematic Review
Authors: M.Hafifi, Mohd Ishar Ayesha Aqilah, Nor Irvoni
Published: January 2025

The pandemic has taught various valuable lessons for businesses worldwide. Companies are demanded to be resilient and more flexible to remain stable and sustainable before the next crises arise. Similarly, the modern marketing landscape also necessitates an organizational culture to value agility due to increasing competition, success, failure, and the shifting global economy. This study attempts to comprehend Agile Marketing techniques, which have received increasing attention from professionals and academics since marketing skills are a competitive advantage for firms in today's unstable global markets. The need for companies to be flexible, rapid, and accessible has increased as the world economy has undergone a dramatic transformation. A systematic literature review (SLR) on Agile Marketing was carried out to understand this approach from a marketing perspective. A total of 26 articles from Scopus and Web of Science, published from 2006 to 2022 were included in the final review to provide an up-to-date overview of the topic. The PRISMA review protocol was applied, and the SPIDER tool was used to develop the research questions. This article explores agile marketing from a broad perspective, highlighting its significance in today’s fast-paced digital landscape and the purpose was to identify the most recent and significant trends and recommendations on Agile Marketing. The thematic analysis of the SLR revealed four main themes: Agile Marketing Environment, Adoption, Dimension and Capabilities. In conclusion, flexibility is crucial in the marketing sector where agile marketing has purposefully moved away from trendy lingo in favor of a more open way of doing business. Therefore, it is recommended that companies adopt Agile Marketing. In addition, they must be flexible enough to take various actions and alter their operational strategy as necessary in order to remain in business.
Promotion, Brand Image, and Customer Relationship Management on Aluminum Purchase Decisions at PT Global Alumindo Perkasa
Authors: Purba Jansaris Othniel , Christina Cindy , Wijaya Evelyn , Andi  , Syahputra Hidayat
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effect of promotion, brand image, and customer relationship management on purchasing decisions. This research was conducted at PT Global Alumindo Perkasa which is located at Jalan Soekarno-Hatta No.9 Pekanbaru. The population of this study is consumers who make purchases at PT Global Alumindo Perkasa, so the sample in this study is 120 with an accidental sampling technique. Data analysis using multiple linear regression. The results of the study explain that promotion and customer relationship management have a positive and significant influence, while the brand image has a positive and insignificant effect on purchasing decisions. For further researchers, it is expected to develop this research by adding other variables.
The Effect of Service Quality and Price on Consumer Satisfaction at Ayam Penyet Ria Restaurant on Jl. Jendral Sudirman Pekanbaru
Authors: Andriani Dessy , Suryatunnisak Suryatunnisak , Yurnal Yurnal
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of service quality and price on customer satisfaction at Ayam Penyet Ria Restaurant, Jl. Jendral. Sudirman Pekanbaru. The sample in this study was 100 consumers. Data analysis used was validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression, hypothesis test and determination coefficient test. Based on the results of the study, it is known that through partial test (t-test) there is a significant effect of service quality on customer satisfaction with the test results known t count (2.048) > t table (1.984) and Sig. (0.000) < 0.05. There is a significant effect of price on customer satisfaction with the test results known t count (3.724) > t table (1.984) and Sig. (0.000) < 0.05. Simultaneously shows that service quality (X1) and price (X2) together affect customer satisfaction at Ayam Penyet Ria Jl. Jendral. Sudirman Pekanbaru with the test results known Fcount (324.507) > Ftable (3.09) with a significance of 0.000 < 0.05. In terms of the determination coefficient, the service quality and price variables have an influence of 87.3% on consumer satisfaction while the remaining 12.7% is explained by other factors not studied by the author.
The Influence of Location on Purchasing Decisions at Indomaret Pasar Minggu in Tapung, Kampar Regency, Riau
Authors: Yusnidar Yusnidar , Agusta Muhammad Adrian , Rahmat Adi
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of location on purchasing decisions at Indomaret Pasar Minggu, Tapung District, Kampar Regency, Riau. The sample in this study was 96 consumers. The data analysis used was validity test, reliability test, normality test, heteroscedasticity test, simple linear regression, determination coefficient test and hypothesis test (t-test). Based on the results of the study, it is known that the overall location variable determination coefficient has an influence of 44.9% on purchasing decisions, while the remaining 55.1% is influenced by other factors not studied by the author. The results of the hypothesis test show t count (8.746)> t table (1.985) with sig 0.000 <sig 0.05, so it can be concluded that there is a significant influence on Location on Purchasing Decisions at Indomaret Pasar Minggu, Tapung, Tapung Regency, Kampar Riau.
The Influence of Work Discipline on Employee Performance of PT. Sari Burger King, Pekanbaru Branch
Authors: Putri Dhea Salsabila , Afrizal Afrizal
Published: January 2025

This research was conducted at PT. Sari Burger King Pekanbaru Branch, the respondents of this study were 75 people, where the sample of this study were employees of PT. Sari Burger King Pekanbaru Branch. The purpose of this study was to determine the Effect of Work Discipline on Employee Performance at PT. Sari Burger King Pekanbaru Branch with the results of the hypothesis test showing that t count (6.415)> t table (1.9929) with sig 0.000 < sig 0.05, so it can be concluded that there is a significant influence on if Work Discipline on Employee Performance at PT. Sari Burger King Pekanbaru Branch. Based on the calculation table, the correlation value (R) produced is 0.600. So, it can be concluded that there is a high relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. While the R Square value is 0.361. This shows that the Work Discipline variable as a whole has an influence of 36.6% on Employee Performance, while the remaining 63.3% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study, for example: leadership style, compensation, etc.
Cegah penyakit jantung koroner dengan CERDIK dan PATUH
Authors: Rahmawati Shinta Tri , Rohman Fatuh , Rosyada Dina Praktika , Ramadhanty Risenda Atha , Hati Salsabila Permata , Anggraeni Sefia Dwi , Mahzufa Nela , Kharis Nanang Abdul , Syaifudin Iqbaal , Waluyo Dwiki Rahman Budi , Suparmi Suparmi
Published: January 2025

Penyakit jantung koroner (PJK) yangs sering ditandai dengan nyeri dada secara tiba-tiba. Faktor risiko diantaranyaa dalah kebiasaan merokok, hipertensi, diabetes mellitus (DM) dan pola makan mengandung banyak lemak, dan stres. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) ini bertujuan untuk memberikan edukasi bagi warga RW 07, Kelurahan Sembungharjo, Kota Semarang tentang pencegahan PJK. Metode pelaksanaan PkM terdiri dari senam hipertensi, penyuluhan tentang PJK, pemeriksaan tekanan darah dan pengukuran kadar kolesterol Kegiatan PkM dengan judul Cegah Penyakit Jantung Koroner (PJK) dengan ”CERDIK” dan ”PATUH” bermanfaat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran masyarakat untuk pencegahan PJK melalui Cek kesehatan secara teratur, Enyahkan asap rokok, Rajin berolahraga, Diet yang seimbang, Istirahat yang cukup, dan Kelola stress dengan baik (CERDIK); serta Periksa kesehatan secara rutin dan ikuti anjuran dokter, Atasi penyakit dengan pengobatan yang tepat dan teratur, Tetap diet dengan gizi seimbang, Upayakan aktivitas fisik dengan aman, dan Hindari asap rokok, alkohol dan zat karsinogenik (PATUH).
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is often marked by sudden chest pain. Risk factors include smoking habits, hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), high-fat dietary patterns, and stress. This community service program (PkM) aims to educate the residents of RW 07, Sembungharjo Village, Semarang City, about CHD prevention. The PkM activities comprise hypertension exercise sessions, educational sessions on CHD, blood pressure monitoring, and cholesterol level assessment. The PkM program titled "Prevent Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) with 'CERDIK' and 'PATUH'" is valuable in enhancing community knowledge and awareness regarding CHD prevention through the following strategies: Regular health checks, Avoiding smoke from cigarettes, Engaging in consistent physical activity, Maintaining a balanced diet, Getting sufficient rest, and Managing stress effectively (CERDIK); along with Regular health check-ups and adhering to medical advice, Treating illnesses with appropriate and consistent medication, Maintaining a nourishing and balanced diet, Ensuring safe physical activity, and Avoiding cigarette smoke, alcohol, and carcinogenic substances (PATUH).
Capacitación y perfil profesional en enfermería entre la prepandemia y la segunda ola de COVID-19. Córdoba, Argentina
Authors: Rodriguez Maria Laura
Published: January 2025

Resumen
En este artículo se analizan las modalidades de capacitación implementadas entre los enfermeros en el Hospital Municipal Príncipe de Asturias durante la segunda ola de COVID-19 que azotó la ciudad de Córdoba -provincia de Córdoba, Argentina- durante 2021. A partir de una serie de entrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas entre 2021 y 2023, examinamos su experiencia institucional. Revisamos estrategias, lineamientos y mecanismos de capacitación Reconstruimos las dinámicas de aprendizaje entre pares a partir de reconocer los proyectos articulados en su área de enfermería desde 2019. Luego, abordamos cómo estas configuraciones fueron puestas en práctica en la coyuntura de crisis sanitaria. Exploramos el papel asumido por actores con funciones jerárquicas en el Departamento de Enfermería, reconstruyendo sus experiencias, logros y obstáculos, en el marco de un hospital creado para responder a las necesidades de un amplio sector social vulnerable, ubicado en la populosa zona sur de aquella capital provincial.
Presentación
Authors: Centro de Estudios en Ciencias y Humanidades
Published: January 2025

Las dinámicas sociales, culturales, políticas, económicas y ambientales de los países de América Latina, les han posibilitado compartir realidades y problemáticas, así como plantear retos conjuntos de cara a los desafíos globales, regionales y locales que afronta la región. En la actualidad, diversos asuntos concentran el interés de la academia y de gobiernos regionales: las desigualdades persistentes entre grupos poblaciones y la pobreza asociada con dicha desigualdad; la consolidación y fragilidad de los sistemas democráticos; los movimientos sociales y los activismos que buscan visibilizar las decisiones que ponen en riesgo el bienestar de las comunidades; la persistencia de las violencias basadas en género; la crisis ambiental y el cambio climático como efecto del extractivismo y la acción humana; la crisis migratoria y la movilidad humana que impactan el continente; y el acceso a derechos fundamentales como la educación y la salud. Todos ellos son asuntos que hacen parte de agendas de investigación y de políticas públicas que buscan, mediante la construcción de conocimientos, mejorar las condiciones de vida de la población en Latinoamérica. Algunos de los asuntos enunciados se han visto agravados o acelerados por la pandemia de Covid-19, siendo imposible reducir sus impactos en términos de decesos toda vez que ésta afectó, de manera directa e indirecta, diversas dimensiones de la vida en la región. De acuerdo con La Cepal1 en su estudio Los impactos sociodemográficos de la pandemia de COVID-19 en América Latina y el Caribe, la economía de la región tuvo una contracción histórica afectando el mercado laboral y teniendo como efecto el aumento de la pobreza, la pobreza extrema y la desigualdad social. De igual manera, el estudio identificó un fuerte impacto en la igualdad de género toda vez que las mujeres afrontaron una sobrecarga del trabajo doméstico y tuvieron una mayor exposición en sus hogares a la violencia de género.
La retórica como posibilidad (δΰναμις) y el inicio de la conmoción [Erschütterung] de la lógica. Aproximaciones a la lectura heideggeriana sobre la Retórica de Aristóteles
Authors: Ramírez Olvera José Francisco
Published: January 2025

La presente investigación se enmarca en un intento de aproximación a la lectura que Heidegger hace de la Retórica de Aristóteles. Nuestro propósito es argumentar que esta lectura puede ser considerada como el primer paso en el proyecto de una conmoción de la lógica [Erschütterung der Logik], que desarrolló entre los años 1924 y 1934, según afirma el propio Heidegger. Durante esta década, uno de los hilos conductores de su pensamiento es la noción de λόγος, que comúnmente se ha entendido en la historia de la filosofía como "razón"; sin embargo, Heidegger insiste en traducirla simplemente como "lenguaje." Así, en el curso de verano de la Universidad de Marburgo en 1924, el autor se propone realizar una lectura e interpretación fenomenológica de la Retórica, buscando alejarse de las concepciones convencionales que la reducen a una mera técnica del discurso. En su lugar, Heidegger redefine el sentido de la retórica como posibilidad concreta (δΰναμις) del Dasein, donde el hablar y el escuchar al otro encuentran su lugar. Por ello, la lectura que Heidegger hace de la Retórica merece ser considerada como el inicio de este proyecto de conmoción, pues marca los primeros estudios que entienden el λόγος no en un sentido lógico-gramatical, sino simplemente como lenguaje.
La desigualdad económica y la estructura de oportunidades políticas durante las protestas de octubre de 2019 en Ecuador
Authors: Velasco Oña Pablo
Published: January 2025

El ensayo analiza la influencia del contexto político y económico durante la aparición y el desarrollo de las protestas ecuatorianas de octubre del 2019. Se construye un modelo de estudio que integra la teoría de oportunidades políticas y variables de desigualdad económica, con el objetivo de examinar la potencialidad de su complementariedad. Metodológicamente, se retoman indicadores cuantitativos y el análisis cualitativo sobre las coyunturas examinadas.
La élite local ante la crisis de la monarquía hispánica: lealtad, tradición y ruptura en el Cabildo de Popayán, Virreinato de Nueva Granada, 1808-1811
Authors: Guerrero García Adolfo León
Published: January 2025

Resumen
Este artículo tiene como objetivo central describir y exponer las respuestas desarrolladas por la élite local de Popayán ante la perturbación monárquica hispánica a la luz de las resistencias y mutaciones políticas de su cuerpo capitular en los años de 1808 y 1811. A partir de la revisión de documentos gubernamentales y correspondencia privada se identifican las primeras impresiones que el fenómeno internacional genera en la élite payanesa; la recepción de las noticias sobre la crisis del régimen español; la escenificación de las muestras de lealtad al rey; los giros de lealtad e impugnación del poder a las autoridades monárquicas y las tensiones de oposición al establecimiento de un gobierno local autónomo en la ciudad colonial. Estos comportamientos políticos de las élites locales marcaron los inicios de la transformación de su régimen político.