bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Body Image Concern in Women with Depression Symptoms
Authors: Kiani Rad Mahdieh , Haghi Ahmed , Yousefvand Mahdi
Published: September 2024

Background and Objective: Untreated depression can lead to impaired academic performance, increased severity of depression, migraines, alcohol and substance abuse, high stress, low social support, feelings of inferiority in school, feelings of emptiness and worthlessness, somatic symptoms, conflicts with parents, and risk of suicide, imposing a substantial economic burden on governments. Therefore, finding effective treatment methods for this disorder is increasingly necessary. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on body image concern in women with depression symptoms in 2023. Methods and Materials: This research is applied in terms of its objective, applied in terms of data collection, and quantitative (questionnaire-based) in terms of data collection method, relying on an experimental approach using analysis of variance. Findings: Statistical findings indicate that CBT significantly increased the mean scores of the experimental group compared to the control group in the post-test stage, at least in one of the dependent variables (depression and body image concern). There is a significant difference between the two research groups in the linear combination of depression and body image concern variables in the post-test stage. Additionally, statistical findings indicate a significant difference in the depression variable between women with depression symptoms in the experimental group and the control group. Moreover, findings showed a significant difference in the body image concern variable between women with depression symptoms in the experimental group and the control group. Conclusion: Apart from the aforementioned findings, the most important result of this study was that the impact of CBT on depression and body image concern was found to be 53% and 47%, respectively, indicating a positive and substantial effect.
The Modeling of Organizational Health based on the Organizational Commitment and Deviant Behaviors with the Mediation of Job Stress in Anxious Managers
Authors: Banisi Parinaz
Published: September 2024

Background and Objective: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the modeling of organizational health based on the organizational commitment and deviant behaviors with the mediation of job stress in anxious managers. Methods and Materials: This study in terms of purpose was applied and in terms of implementation method was cross-sectional from type of correlation. The research population was anxious managers in the 20th district of Tehran city in the academic years of 2023-24, which 400 people of them were selected as a sample by purposive sampling method. To collect data were used from questionnaires of organizational health (Hoy and Feldman, 1987), organizational commitment (Mayer and Allen, 1991), organizational deviant behaviors (Bennett and Robinson, 2000), job stress (Harris et al., 1994) and generalized anxiety disorder (Spitzer et al., 2006) and analyzed by path analysis method in SPSS-25 and Amos-25 software. Findings: The findings indicated that the model of organizational health based on the organizational commitment and deviant behaviors with the mediation of job stress in anxious managers had a good fit. Also, the variables of organizational commitment and deviant behaviors on job stress and organizational health and the variable of job stress on organizational health had a direct and significant effect (P<0.001). In addition, each of the variables of organizational commitment and deviant behaviors with the mediation of job stress on organizational health had an indirect and significant effect (P<0.001). Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, it is suggested that the officials and planners of the education system based on the results of this study and similar studies, take an effective step towards improving organizational health by designing and implementing appropriate programs. They to improve organizational health can increase the amount of organizational commitment and reduce the amount of organizational deviant behaviors and job stress.
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Mindfulness Therapy and Schema Therapy on Early Maladaptive Schemas in Students
Authors: Mohamadzadeh Faranak , Vatankhah Hamid Reza , Banisi Parinaz
Published: September 2024

Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two therapeutic approaches, schema therapy and mindfulness, on early maladaptive schemas in students. Methodology: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pretest-posttest control group design. The statistical population consisted of second-grade high school students in Tehran, from which 45 students were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental groups (15 students each) and a control group (15 students). The experimental groups participated in either schema therapy (8 sessions of 120 minutes each over 8 weeks) or mindfulness therapy (7 sessions of 90 minutes each over 7 weeks). The research instrument used was the Young Schema Questionnaire (1998), administered in both the pretest and posttest phases. Findings: Analysis of covariance revealed that both therapeutic approaches led to a significant reduction in early maladaptive schemas compared to the control group. However, schema therapy was found to be more effective than mindfulness in improving these schemas, particularly in components such as emotional deprivation, abandonment, mistrust, social isolation, and defectiveness/shame. Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be concluded that schema therapy, with its deeper focus on the cognitive and emotional roots of schemas, is more effective than mindfulness in improving and modifying early maladaptive schemas. Schema therapy can be considered a valuable approach for treating psychological disorders associated with early maladaptive schemas.
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Focused on Anger Management on Suicidal Thoughts in Male Students
Authors: Badpa Khaled , Alisofi Allahnazar , Keykha Habib
Published: September 2024

Objective: The aim of the present study is to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focused on anger management on suicidal thoughts in male students in the first grade of secondary school in Chabahar County. Methodology: The present study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test framework. The statistical population of the study comprised all male students in the first grade of secondary school in Chabahar County during the 2022-2023 academic year. A sample of 30 male students who scored higher on the Beck Suicidal Ideation Scale (2004) was randomly selected and then divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group (15 students each). The experimental group received ten sessions of mindfulness-based CBT focused on anger management, while the control group received no intervention. The Beck Suicidal Ideation Scale (2004) was used to collect data, and the data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) in SPSS 22 software. Findings: The results of the present study showed a significant difference in the mean scores of suicidal thoughts between the experimental group and the control group in the post-test stage (p < 0.01). Conclusion: The findings of the present study suggest that mindfulness-based CBT focused on anger management can be effective in reducing suicidal thoughts among students.
Selecting an Appropriate Cognitive Diagnostic Model for Eighth Grade Math Questions: TIMSS 2019 Study
Authors: Khalilpour Hamideh , Minaei Asghar , Karimi Abdolazim
Published: September 2024

Background and Objective: Traditional assessment methods have been criticized for neglecting the cognitive processes required by test-takers to provide correct responses. To address these issues, cognitive diagnostic models have been introduced by researchers. This study aimed to explore and apply cognitive diagnostic models to estimate the psychometric properties of published eighth-grade math questions from TIMSS 2019. Methods and Materials: The research method employed in this study is mixed-methods, conducted with a retrofitting approach to existing tests. The statistical population of this study consisted of all Iranian eighth-grade students who participated in the TIMSS 2019 study. The population size included 1,095,026 students from 23,895 schools. The sample consisted of 5,980 Iranian eighth-grade students from 220 schools, selected through a two-stage cluster sampling method, with an average age reported as 14.1 years. Findings: Using a qualitative method, 16 skills across four content domains—knowledge, application, and reasoning—were identified and the Q-matrix was developed. Then, in the quantitative section, the fit of the DINA model as a compensatory model, the DINO model as a non-compensatory model, and the G-DINA model as a general model were examined with data from students' responses to math questions in blocks 1, 2, 3, and 5. The findings showed that in terms of model fit, the G-DINA model had the weakest fit, while the DINA model had the best fit. Absolute fit indices of the models also indicated that the DINA model was better, and the DINO model did not fit. Relative fit indices of the models showed no significant difference between the G-DINA model and the other two models, and overall, the non-compensatory DINA model demonstrated the best fit. Conclusion: The results indicated that the DINA model had the best fit with the data and can be considered the optimal model for analyzing the eighth-grade mathematics questions in TIMSS 2019.
The Role of Spiritual-Religious Behaviors and Beliefs in Reducing Stress and Anxiety and Enhancing Spiritual-Psychological Health among a Group of Iranian Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Seghatoleslam Tahereh , Yazdian Fatemeh , Habil Hossein
Published: September 2024

Background and Objective: The aim of the current study is to examine the role of spiritual-religious health in reducing stress and enhancing spiritual and psychological health among Iranian women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods and Materials: This descriptive research included a sample of 384 Iranian women. After providing their consent, participants completed the research questionnaires on Google Forms, which included George's Religious Health Questionnaire, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). Findings: The research results, analyzed using AMOS24 software, indicate a relationship between the level of spiritual-religious health and religious beliefs and stress in women during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was confirmed due to the significance level being less than (P<0.05), and the use of spiritual-religious beliefs could explain and predict 40.3% of the stress in women. Additionally, the use of spiritual-religious health tools and religious beliefs and general psychological health in women was confirmed due to the significance level (P<0.05). The use of religious beliefs also explained and predicted 35.5% of the variance in women's general health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the lives of millions of people worldwide. Religious beliefs have had a significant impact on reducing stress and anxiety and increasing general psychological health in Iranian women. The study results place a heavy responsibility on specialists in this field, especially in the Muslim country of Iran, to promote spiritual-religious aspects and change the lifestyle of women to make significant strides in women's health.
Pengaruh Ukuran Perusahaan, Leverage dan Arus Kas Bebas terhadap Manajemen Laba dan Nilai Perusahaan pada Perusahaan LQ45 yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2018-2022
Authors: Alif Fidyah Nur Khasanah  , RB. Iwan Noor Suhasto  , Shinta Noor Anggraeny
Published: September 2024

Abstract : The aim of this research is to examine the influence of company size, leverage, and free cash flow on earnings management and company value. The population in this study were all companies with the LQ45 index listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the period 2018 to 2022. Research sampling was carried out based on the purposive sampling method and a total of 22 companies were obtained. This research is quantitative research using classical assumption tests and hypothesis testing using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and use software tools is IBM SPSS 23 and AMOS. The research results show that the proportion of company size has an insignificant negative effect on earnings management and company value. Meanwhile, the growth of leverage and free cash flow has a positive and significant effect on earnings management and company value.
Abstrak : Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji pengaruh ukuran perusahaan, leverage, dan arus kas bebas terhadap manajemen laba dan nilai perusahaan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan dengan indeks LQ45 yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia selama periode 2018 sampai dengan 2022. Pengambilan sampel penelitian dilakukan berdasarkan metode purposive sampling dan diperoleh sebanyak 22 perusahaan. Penelitian ini merupakan penellitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan IBM SPSS 23 dan uji hipotesis menggunakan Structural Equatioln Modelilng (SEM). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proporsi ukuran perusahaan memiliki pengaruh negatif tidak signifikan terhadap manajemen laba dan nilai perusahaan. Sedangkan pertumbuhan leverage dan arus kas bebas berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap manajemen laba dan nilai perusahaan.
Microbial Contamination Assessment of Some Primary Schools in Wadi Jaref-Sirte, Libya.
Authors:   Faculty of Science-Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Sirte University, Sirte, Libya, Rahell Aisha F.
Published: September 2024

Pathogenic bacteria pose a serious risk in schools, where students come into contact with a variety of microbes on a daily basis. Classrooms are thought to be ideal environments for young children to harbor germs. The current study sought to determine the extent of the spread of bacteria in different places in primary schools, as well as to determine whether the schools are sterile and clean for children or whether they are the real cause of their illness. Samples were taken from the primary schools. The schools are located in Wadi Jaref ,Sirte. 30 samples were collected from different classrooms and from places the student comes into contact with, such as door handles, desk, and children’s hands. The organisms isolated in this study, based on colonial morphological, and biochemical characteristics the results showed the presence of bacteria Staphylococci epidermidis(35%), Staphylococcus aureus (22%), Esherichia coli (13%), klebsiella pp, micrococcus and Streptococcus (9%), bacillus(4%). The study showed that the largest number of bacterial colonies (Colony Forming Units) (CFU) found on the hands (75 CFU), Desks(26 CFU) and Door handles (22 CFU). This study emphasized the wide range of possible diseases and demonstrated the presence of harmful bacteria in primary schools. This is related to the increasing number of students in primary schools which lack proper hygiene conditions and due to the failure to carry out routine cleaning and sterilization of schools and the lack of facilities. Keywords: Primary schools, Bacteria, Contamination, Microorganisms, Children, Colony, Wadi Jaref, Sirte.
Perspectivas de estudiantes de secundaria del Departamento de Oruro sobre la trata de personas
Authors: Villafuerte Vasquez Gustavo Rodolfo
Published: September 2024

Human trafficking is the third most lucrative crime worldwide, after drug trafficking and arms trafficking. The groups most vulnerable to this scourge are adolescents, women and children. In this context, the objective of this research was to determine whether students aged 16 to 18 years at the secondary level, belonging to 4 educational units in the department of Oruro, know the psychosocial risk factors that promote human trafficking, as well as the strategies of coping to avoid being victims. Methodologically, the study adopted a field-level, descriptive design, quantitative approach. 358 students participated, selected through a stratified random sampling, to whom 3 measurement instruments were applied: CRTP, CFRP and ACS. The results were segmented by rural and urban areas. The conclusions indicate that students have knowledge about risk factors, but are not prepared to face them effectively. This situation highlights the need to implement prevention and education strategies that empower adolescents to avoid becoming victims of human trafficking.
Peran Organisasi Santri Darunnajah Cipining (OSDC) dalam Membentuk Karakter Santriwati di Pesantren Darunnajah 2
Authors: Mahdiyyah  , Anjaludin  , Arizqi Ihsan Pratama
Published: September 2024

Peran Organisasi Santri Darunnajah Cipining (OSDC) Putri dalam membentuk karakter santriwati di Pesantren Darunnajah 2 Cipining yaitu OSDC Putri berpotensi menanamkan nilai-nilai kepemimpinan, tanggung jawab, kerja sama, disiplin, dan akhlak mulia kepada para santriwati. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa OSDC Putri memiliki peran yang strategis dalam membentuk karakter santriwati. Perencanaan program kerja OSDC Putri telah melalui tahap yang cukup matang dan pelaksanaan program juga diawasi dengan baik. Namun, penelitian ini juga mengidentifikasi beberapa faktor penghambat seperti kurangnya fasilitas teknologi dan kendala dari internal pengurus. Di sisi lain, dedikasi pengurus dan bimbingan dari musyrifah menjadi faktor pendukung yang signifikan dalam keberhasilan program. Hasil penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa OSDC Putri memiliki potensi besar dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai kepemimpinan, tanggung jawab, kerja sama, disiplin, dan akhlak mulia pada santriwati.
Implementasi Program Darsul Idhofi Dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Bahasa Santri Kelas 5 TMI Di Pesantren Darunnajah 2 Cipining Bogor
Authors: Alan Budi Kusuma  , Mukhlis Nasrulloh  , Mahmun  , M. Yogi Saputra
Published: September 2024

Di masa modern ini sistem pendidikan sangat beragam, mengikuti perkembangan zaman. Pesantren Darunnajah cipining hadir dengan program yang baru yaitu program darsul idhofi, yang mana ini merupakan revitalisasi kurikulum kuliyatul mu’allimin al-islamiyah (TMI) yang di jalankan oleh divisi pengajaran. Darsul idhofi adalah program unggulan yang ada di kurikulum TMI guna untuk peningkatan bahasa resmi pondok yaitu arab dan inggris dengan metode kegiatan belajar dan mengajar (KBM) di kelas oleh kelas senior yaitu kelas 5 TMI, yang mana metode ini adalah visi dari kurikulum TMI sendiri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyajikan gambaran yang nyata dan tepat mengenai objek studi, berdasarkan data yang dikumpulkan di lapangan. Metode yang dipilih adalah pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Dalam konteks penelitian kualitatif, validitas data atau temuan dicapai ketika deskripsi peneliti sepenuhnya mencerminkan realitas yang diamati pada objek penelitian, tanpa ada perbedaan antara laporan dan kenyataan di lapangan. Pada Implementasi Program Darsul Idhofi Dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Bahasa Santri Kelas 5 TMI di Pondok Pesantren Darunnajah 2 Cipining Bogor menggunakan sistem POACE. Planning: Dengan adanya perencanaan dapat membuat kegiatan lebih efektif dan efisien. Dengan kata lain, perencanaan adalah dasar pokok acuan, gambaran dan patokan pelaksanaan kegiatan agar dapat berjalan dengan baik, Organizing: Pesantren Darunnajah 2 Cipining. Semua yang dipilih memalui proses, dilihat dari riwayat Ketika menjadi santri dan mempunyai ambisi tinggi, Actuating: proses pelaksanaan divisi pengajaran membuat kegiatan seperti, membuat persiapan mengajar (ta’hil), pemeriksaan persiapan ajar (taftisy i’dad tadris), KBM di kelas, dan perbaikan bahasa (tahsinul lughoh) yang semuanya berbasis bahasa arab dan inggris, Controlling: Pada aspek ini pengajaran melibatkan direktur TMI, kepala sekolah, dan guru-guru yang berkompeten di bidangnya, Evaluating: hasil dari program akan terlihat pada evaluasi mingguan, bulanan, dan tahunan yang semuanya di nilai dari laporan petugas kontroling dan hasil ujian mid dan semester 1 dan 2.
Analysis Of Family Economic Resilience Against Early Marriage Practices In Mayang Village
Authors: Qoidul Khoir  , Saini  , Ali Zainal Abidin
Published: September 2024

This research aims to measure the economic resilience of families involved in early marriage in Mayang Village, Jember Regency. Using a mixed methods approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods, data was collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and surveys of 50 respondents who met the criteria. Data analysis using multiple linear regression shows that family income, mother's education level, and access to social assistance programs significantly affect family economic resilience. The data processing in this research uses Descriptive Statistical Analysis to describe the economic characteristics of families, such as income, expenditure, and welfare indicators. The results of this study indicate that early marriage has a significant impact on the economic resilience of families in Mayang Village, as reflected in decreased income and increased health burdens. These findings also highlight the importance of women's economic empowerment programs and improved access to education as efforts to enhance the welfare of families involved in early marriage. Interventions targeting education, health, and changes in social norms are crucial for improving the economic resilience of families in Mayang Village.
Analisis Tentang Pelatihan Keterampilan Pedgogik Terhadap Kinerja Guru Dalam Menerapan Model Pembelajaran Inovatif di Kelas 5B MIS Darunnajah Cipining
Authors: Nailil Rizka Alfiyana  , Khairina Bachtiar  , Ahmad Parid
Published: September 2024

Pelatihan dalam pedagogi adalah elemen penting dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan guru. Studi ini menggunakan metodologi deskriptif kualitatif untuk menilai dampak pelatihan guru terhadap kinerja siswa dalam menerapkan model pengajaran inovatif di MI Darunnajah 2 Cipining. Sumber informasi untuk studi ini mencakup kepala sekolah, guru, atau siapa pun yang menjabat sebagai wali kelas, serta siswa di Kelas 5B. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan metode seperti analisis dokumen, observasi kelas, dan wawancara mendalam. Temuan studi menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan internal (IHT) secara signifikan meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam menyampaikan materi dengan metode yang lebih efektif dan relevan. Lingkungan pembelajaran ini, bersama dengan kurikulum yang kaku dan Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP), memungkinkan guru untuk melakukan modifikasi pelajaran dan memanfaatkan teknologi terkini. Sebagai hasilnya, kualitas pendidikan meningkat dengan keterlibatan aktif siswa.
Reinterpretasi Estetika Tradisional Dan Etika Kontemporer Dalam Tarian Daerah
Authors: Ujang Maulana Yusup
Published: September 2024

Seni pertunjukan, khususnya tarian daerah, berperan penting dalam merefleksikan dan memperbarui estetika budaya tradisional dalam konteks etika kontemporer. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi proses reinterpretasi estetika tradisional dalam tarian daerah serta dampaknya terhadap keberlanjutan budaya. Metode penelitian menggunakan studi literatur sistematis untuk mengumpulkan dan menganalisis teori-teori terkait, dengan fokus pada interaksi antara estetika tradisional dan nilai-nilai etika kontemporer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tarian daerah menggabungkan elemen estetika tradisional seperti gerakan, kostum, dan musik dengan nilai-nilai etika kontemporer yang muncul akibat globalisasi dan perkembangan teknologi. Penafsiran ulang elemen tradisional memungkinkan seniman untuk menciptakan karya yang relevan dan menarik di era modern, sekaligus menjaga keberlanjutan budaya. Studi kasus seperti Tari Pendet dan Tari Saman menunjukkan bagaimana reinterpretasi dapat meningkatkan pemahaman dan apresiasi masyarakat terhadap warisan budaya sambil beradaptasi dengan tuntutan kontemporer. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa meskipun reinterpretasi membawa tantangan dalam menjaga autentisitas, ia juga membuka peluang untuk pelestarian dan inovasi budaya yang lebih luas. Dengan demikian, seni tarian daerah tetap menjadi medium vital dalam melestarikan dan memperbarui warisan budaya di tengah dinamika zaman.
Molecular and cellular level analysis of the mechanism of nutritional intervention in preventing epidemic virus infection
Authors: Liu Mingzhe , Liu Xia
Published: September 2024

Molecular nutrition encompasses a wider range of investigations than nutritional genomics, which can be considered a scientific investigation of how different nutrients and dietary components influence the cellular and molecular mechanisms of the body and health. In effect, increasing antioxidant elements in daily diets can assist with combating the inflammatory response caused by cytokines in the human body. Antioxidants can impede the oxidation process and hence avoid the creation of free radicals in the cytoplasm that can damage the cells via chain reactions. Contamination sequences, batch effects, uneven sampling, unreported taxa, technological biases, and heteroscedasticity are all significant issues in molecular microbial biology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies to uncover hidden patterns, connections, and interactions within metabolomics data, allowing them to provide personalized food recommendations based on individual health profiles. A multi-scale convolutional neural network (MCNN) classifies cellular images into phenotypes in a single coherent step utilizing the image’s pixel intensity values. Hence, the proposed AI-MCNN has been an essential nutrient that assists the immune system in various ways, including acting as an antioxidant to protect healthy cells, promoting immune cell development and function, and creating antibodies. According to epidemiological research, people who are undernourished are more likely to get bacterial, viral, and other diseases. Nutritional epidemiology investigates dietary or nutritional parameters concerning illness prevalence in communities. Nutritional epidemiology results often add to the evidence that provides dietary recommendations for preventing disease and related disorders.
Finding and classifying a microfunctional bacterial strain in fermented sourdoughs
Authors: Li Chuanfeng , Zhai Yuanyuan , Wang Gailing
Published: September 2024

The aim of this study was to examine the variety of Lactic acid bacteria and yeasts found in traditionally fermented sourdough, as well as their functional characteristics. Bengal red agar medium, Potato-based liquid media (PDA) medium, and DeMan, Rogosa and Sharpe (MRS) medium were used in that order to isolate, purify, and preserve Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus lactis. In order to analyze single strand breaks, the isolates underwent DNA extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) amplification, and sequencing techniques. The main lactic acid bacteria in the yeast dough were identified by the experimental results as Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus pseudomallei, Enterococcus faecalis, Lactobacillus plantarum, and Lactobacillus casei. Moreover, Lactobacillus plantarum and Enterococcus faecalis were found. Tests for resistance to bile salt, acid, and salt were also conducted. The current study offers a theoretical framework for additional investigation and real-world application of this strain, and it provides an initial understanding of the strain composition of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Lactobacillus found in traditional fermented meals and doughs.
A Proposed Framework for Assessing the Readiness of AI in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia
Authors: Yen Wendy Teoh Ming , Hong Tan Lay , Yen Yuen Yee
Published: September 2024

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have become increasingly important to Malaysia’s economy in recent years. They contribute significantly to GDP growth, job creation, and innovation. However, SMEs often face various challenges such as limited resources, market competition, and technological barriers. In this digital age, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) has tremendous potential to overcome these challenges and drive SMEs towards sustainable growth and competitiveness. Despite this, it remains unclear whether Malaysian SMEs are ready to adopt and use AI technologies. This research aims to bridge this gap by investigating the readiness of Malaysian SMEs to embrace AI, the factors that influence their readiness, and the potential impact of AI integration on their business performance and competitiveness. This initiative aligns with the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (NSTIP) 2021-2030, i.e., promoting the development and readiness of local technology. This study proposes a conceptual framework to provide a detailed understanding of the readiness of Malaysian SMEs to adopt AI, analyze the factors that influence AI readiness, and evaluate the potential impact of AI integration on their business performance and competitiveness. The findings will inform future research initiatives aimed at enhancing SME competitiveness and fostering innovation in Malaysia’s business ecosystem.
Exploring the Hospital Performance during the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Perspective of Intellectual Capital: An Empirical Study of Taipei Hospital in Taiwan
Authors: Hsiung Hsing-Hua , Lin Yu-Jie
Published: September 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, starting in 2019, posed unprecedented challenges to global healthcare systems, with Taiwan's rapid response gaining notable attention (Cheng, Li, & Yang, 2020). This paper examines how non-profit hospitals can improve crisis management capabilities, using Taipei Hospital as an empirical study. It proposes a framework for constructing an intellectual capital report based on the ARC model, enhancing traditional financial statements with a comprehensive view of the hospital's intangible assets. Employing Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to evaluate Taipei Hospital's operational performance from 2013 to 2023, the study finds that the hospital's operational efficiency during the pandemic exceeded pre-pandemic levels, demonstrating its ability to leverage the crisis for improvement. This supports the assertion that intellectual capital is crucial for research and development organizations, validating the proposed reporting framework.
A Study of the Influence of Religious and Nationalist-Based Political Parties in the Compilation of Legal Products Based on Legal Regulations
Authors: Suwandi Dedy
Published: September 2024

The ideology of political parties is divided into four categories: parties with Islamic ideology, secular nationalist ideology, religious nationalist ideology, and parties with Christian ideology. The regeneration process will bring out prospective leaders who have been tested in carrying out organisational work or society, and then the emerging decisions will be directed at achieving the goals of the country. These party cadres make a reflection of political parties related to ideology, which is expected to make policies in accordance with ideology, through being regional leaders. The research method used is sociological juridical with a qualitative descriptive analysis approach to obtain the answers to the problems studied, supported by secondary data and other data. When referring to the party principles owned by each political party, in general, political parties are based on three ideologies: Islam, Nationalism and Democratic Socialism. Political parties have an obligation to be able to build their own capacity; therefore, they have sufficient capability to fulfill what has been mandated by law. The fading of ideology has weakened the ties between political parties and their members, which in turn has resulted in the weakness of organisational networks. This condition leads the political parties to face an extreme dilemma. The way to collect party funds is by making policies that benefit certain parties. However, with transactional politics, the policies taken are not pro-people. The importance of the party's stand in policymaking is marked by their close relationship with elected and appointed political officials. For this reason, the party can see its role and influence in public policy using organisational theory. This fact shows that political parties are a more powerful element in the policy-making process than they should be.
THE APPLICATION OF SOCIAL SUPPORT THEORY IN PREDICTING STRESS, ANXIETY AND JOB BURNOUT OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN THE POST PANDEMIC OF COVID-19
Authors: MOHAMMADI KHANQA Masoumeh , BAKHSI Fatana , ASHURI Asia , AFKAR Abolhasan
Published: September 2024

Background: The COVID-19 epidemic was a major crisis in health, causing health care providers to suffer mental stress as health care providers. On the other hand, social support is effective in mental health, helping people cope with stressful and anxious situations and reducing psychological harm. Objectives: The study aimed to determine the relationship between stress, anxiety, and unemployment after the outbreak of the influenza-19 depression with social support received by health workers in the city of Ardabil in 2023. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis study was conducted with 216 health workers using a stratified random sampling method. Data collection tools include demographic questionnaires, DASS 21, Maslach, and MSPSS 12. The data were analyzed in two sections of descriptive statistics and analysis using SPSS 22 software. Results: The average stress, anxiety and job burnout of health workers were 9.11, 6.44 and 39.30, respectively, and the average social support received was higher than the average. According to Spearman's correlation coefficients, there is a linear inverse correlation between the social support perceived by caregivers and stress, anxiety and job burnout. According to multiple regression models, 25 per cent of changes in stress, 16 per cent in anxiety and 23 per cent in burnout changes of employees are described by perceived social support. The place of work of caregivers affects the perception of social support and mental health. Conclusions: Stress, anxiety, and burnout among healthcare personnel are inversely related to their perceived social support. Furthermore, healthcare personnel in metropolitan areas have poorer perceived social support and more psychological issues. Strategies for increasing social support can help improve mental health and reduce occupational burnout.
Application of The Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) Method to Improve Work Safety in The Automotive Spare Parts Industry
Authors: Fathurohman Muhamad , Sukapto Paulus , Susanto Sani
Published: September 2024

This industry consists of companies engaged in metal processing and workmanship. Companies often receive complaints from employees concerning pain or discomfort in their bodies, causing diseases such as low back pain and myalgia. The risk of accidents occurring at work is inseparable from the work done. Work-related accidents can occur due to several factors, including unsafe action. One cause of unsafe actions can be found in various unsafe work postures that workers assume. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the posture of these workers so that it can improve their safety and health. This research was conducted by identifying occupational risks workers face and examining work performed in stamping products. The production section consists of six stations: material handling, stamping, welding, hemming, painting, and packing. The work risks run by workers have been identified using the Nordic Body Map (NBM) questionnaire and interview methods. As for the identification of the type of work carried out by evaluating work postures, the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method has been employed. The risk level of accidents is also used for the selection of activities to be improved to minimize the level of injury risk caused by work postures that have been assumed, and in order to improve the safety and health of the workers. Improvements made are in engineering, such as manufacturing of assistive devices, and management engineering, such as providing directions that can improve the specific work posture used. Calculations are based on simulations performed with tools conducted with suggested postures by evaluation using the REBA method. Based on the results of REBA calculations, the resulting risk is lower than the one caused by the previously assumed posture, namely medium and low.
Unconstitutionality indicators of elements in the structure of crimes against the administration of justice
Authors:   Faculty of Law, "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University, Iasi, Romania; Judge, President of the
Iasi Court of Appeal; mail: cheptenediana@yahoo.com; phone no. 0751129576, CHEPTENE-MICU Diana Mihaela
Published: September 2024

The present analysis refers to the impact produced by certain crimes against the
administration of justice, as an indirect consequence, by the unconstitutionality
solutions of certain norms of the criminal procedure or the finding of noncompliance with the Fundamental Law of the content of the texts of other
crimes.
The analysis refers particularly to aspects related to the limitation of the scope of the
potential active subjects of the crime of perjury, witnesses in criminal trials, as
well as the expansion of the factual field of incidence of the incrimination of
concealment.
The actions specific to the insult were taken from the old criminal regulation, in the
material element of the crime of "Breach of the solemnity of the meeting", even
if it does not represent a priority protection of human dignity as a supreme
value. This takeover certifies that the Romanian legislator has learnt a part of
the arguments promoted by the Constitutional Court when upholding the
unconstitutionality of the repeal of insult and slander.
The increased emphasis on the role of the constitutional court, by the diverse range of
the adopted solutions, is a reflection of the constitutionalization concept of
criminal law that opens new perspectives on the valences of the decisions made
by the Constitutional Court.
Right to information and ambiguities generated by classification of documents
Authors:   Ph.D. student, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, DINU Emanuela Denisa
Published: September 2024

The right to information is one of the pillars of support for democracy, centered on
individuals as citizens and their opportunity to be actively involved in the political
life of a modern state. The right to information involves aspects such as
transparency in governance and the possibility of the governed to access relevant
information about how the decision-making process is carried out. In this article,
we will approach the legislative perspective on the right to information both in
Romania and in Europe, ruling on practices in the field and current challenges.
Approaching the right to information from a legislative, doctrinal and
jurisprudential point of view, confers to the academic space possible solutions in
building a pertinent point of view on how some information of public interest can
end up being sealed. The present article focuses on how document classification is
carried out in contrast to citizens' rights to information, access to justice, and
fairness in the process. Promoting transparency in the democratic system and
protecting classified information in a non-compliant manner can lead to a series
of ambiguities. In the light of the provisions of the Constitution of Romania, of the
legislation of the European Union and of a broad doctrinal perspective, related to
various jurisprudential aspects, we emphasize that the classification of
information of public interest presents several implications, starting potential
impacts on the right to information, culminating in the destabilization of the trust
relationship between the state and its citizens.
The competence to set the date of elections and the practice of merging elections in the Romanian Constitutional Court's case law
Authors:   Student at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Faculty of Law, Romania; cosmin.tugui.mail@gmail.com, ȚUGUI Cosmin
Published: September 2024

"By organizing at the same time the elections for the Chamber of Deputies
and the Senate and those for the local public administration authorities,
citizens will have to perform a much more complex task – expressing their
choice on 6 ballot papers –, [...] The complexity of voting operations may have
the effect of excluding from voting voters who, independently of their will, will
not be able to vote during the time allocated for voting, until the polls close."
(Decision No 51 of January 25, 2012)
Effects of Vitamin D3 level on the gene expression of Immune checkpoint Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes antigen-4 in Iraqi patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Mahmood Aseel S. , Kadhim Ahmed Sabah , Issa Yasir W.
Published: September 2024

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects synovium, rheumatoid arthritis. Antigen presentation cells (APCs) link B7-1 and B7-2 with cytotoxic T-lymphocyte related protein-4 (CTLA-4), the member of the immunoglobulin superfamily, that causes T-regulatory cells to cause APCs to produce an inhibitory signal to autoreactive T cells (Treg). This study looked at the effects of vitamin D3(Vit-D3) on the expression of the CTLA-4 gene in whole blood taken from RA patients.Methods: The case control study was conducted on 100RA patients acute and remission stages of the disease depending on DAS-28 and CDAI with respect to the level of vitamin D3. The cases and samples were obtained from Baghdad Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq from Jun 2022 to January 2023. In addition,45 healthy subjects were enrolled in this study. Standardized gene expression at a level of a reference gene (GAPDH) and enumerated by the ∆Ct-value and fold change (2-∆∆Ct) method using qPCR. The ESR was measured in all subjects and serum CTLA-4, anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (ACCP), RF was measured using ELISA techniques. The D3 level was assessed using immunofluorescent technique.Results: Significantly increased ESR and serum CTLA-4 levels, ACCP, CRP, RF in RA patients compared to controls (p≤0.05), respectively. The vitamin D3 was significantly reduced in acute cases and substantial raised in remission case compared to the controls (p≤0.05) fold change of gene expression was dramatically elevated in patients excepts in acute male cases compared to 1. There was a significant positive correlation between vitamin D3 and CTLA-4 expression.Conclusion: The current study showed that Vit-D3 up-regulates CTLA-4 gene expression as the defensive mechanism in contradiction of a severity of a disease and possible therapeutic targets through the action of Treg population and immunotolerance.
The Relationship between Motivation and Nurse Performance In the Inpatient Room
Authors: Taleetha Kinan Yulia  , Ida Faridah
Published: September 2024

Abstract . A hospital is an institution or health service organization with broad and comprehensive functions, dense in expertise and capital intensive. Hospitals carry out broad functions so they must have resources, both capital and experienced and professional humans. Nursing service is part of the health service system in hospitals which has the function of maintaining the quality of service, which is often used as a barometer by the community, in assessing the quality of hospitals, thus demanding the professionalism of nurses in their work as shown by the results of the performance of nurses, both implementing and nursing nurses. management in providing nursing care to clients. Maximum implementation of nurse work in quality health services occurs when the nursing care implementation system supports professional nursing practice according to standards (RI Law No. 38, 2014). Motivation is the factors that exist within a person that moves and directs his behavior or encouragement that causes him to do something or do something to satisfy individual needs to achieve certain goals (Rini, 2015).
Analysis Connection Spiritual Aspects With Quality Levels Life Elderly Regency Gorontalo
Authors: Elsa Rosemalla  , Nur azka wahida
Published: September 2024

According to WHO (2019), in the Southeast Asia region the elderly population is 8% or around 142 million people. In 2050 it is estimated that the elderly population will increase 3 times from 2013. In 2000 the number of elderly is around 5,300,000 (7.4%) of the total population, while in 2010 the number of elderly is 24,000,000 (9.77%) of the total elderly reached 28,800,000 (11.34%) of the total population. Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics shows that the elderly population in Indonesia in 2007 increased to 18.7 million people, then in 2010 it increased to 23.9 million people (9.77%). In 2020 it is predicted that the number of elderly people will reach 28.8 million (11.34%). Based on data from the Republic of Indonesia Ministry of Health (2019), Indonesia is entering a period of aging population, where there is an increase in life expectancy followed by an increase in the number of elderly people. Indonesia has experienced an increase in the number of elderly people from 18 million people (7.56%) in 2010, to 25.9 million people (9.7%) in 2019, and is expected to continue to increase in 2035 to 48.2 million people (15.77%) .
Analysis Adequate Between Vitamin D Intake and Dementia in the Elderly in Community Health Center Work Areas
Authors: Aqilla Square Fauzi  , Dedi Hermawan
Published: September 2024

Based on population projection data, it is estimated that in 2017 there will be 23.66 million elderly people in Indonesia (9.03%). The number of elderly people is predicted in 2020 (27.08 million), 2025 (33.69 million), 2030 (40.95 million) and 2035 (48.19 million) (Ministry of Health RI, 2017). The prevalence of dementia (per 1000 people) in Indonesia in 2005 was 191.4 incidents, in 2020 it is estimated to be 314.1 incidents, and will increase in 2050 to around 932 incidents. The data obtained in the work area of the Telaga District Public Health Center were 134 elderly , of which 38 had dementia. From the results of interviews obtained from health workers at the puskesmas and families, they said that often the elderly forgot many activities such as bathing, taking medicine and others, so the family had to remind them to take a bath, take medicine and so on . Further interviews conducted by researchers on the elderly, some said that they rarely consume vitamins, especially vitamin D, are lazy to exercise, do light activities or sunbathe every morning which can increase the risk of developing dementia.