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Students' Entrepreneurial Interest As A Mediation Of The Influence Of Entrepreneurship Education, Digital Literacy And Social Media On Student Entrepreneur Success At Feb State University Of Yogyakarta
Authors: Fidya Pramesti  , Sukirno Sukirno
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze students' entrepreneurial interest as a mediation of the influence of entrepreneurship education, digital literacy and social media on the success of student entrepreneurs at FEB UNY. This study is a comparative causal research with a quantitative approach. The subjects of the study were PE FEB UNY students. The population was 175 and the sample was 122. The sampling technique was probability sampling. Data analysis used path analysis. Results of the study; There is a positive and significant influence of entrepreneurship education, digital literacy, social media on students' entrepreneurial interest. There is a negative and significant influence of entrepreneurship education, digital literacy, social media on the success of student entrepreneurs. There is a positive and significant influence of students' entrepreneurial interest on the success of student entrepreneurs. There is a significant influence of entrepreneurship education, digital literacy, social media on the success of student entrepreneurs through the mediation of students' entrepreneurial interest. The success of student entrepreneurs does not only depend on the resources they have, but how these resources are managed and utilized, especially through high entrepreneurial interest. Entrepreneurship education provides knowledge and skills, while digital literacy and social media provide tools to access information and reach markets. Entrepreneurial interest serves as a link that optimizes the use of these resources, enabling students to be more proactive and innovative in running their businesses
Scoring English Proficiency Through Englishscore
Authors: Ira Irzawati  , Agnes Felisya Unamo  , Sopian Sopian
Published: February 2025

This descriptive research aims to shed light the general portrait of the utilization of EnglishScore as an international standardized test. It also intends to describe the test takers’ insights on the use of EnglishScore application. Eighty-two participants involved in this study. Questionnaire was employed to collect the data. The data were analyzed by Miles, et al Model consisting of collection, classification, description, and conclusion. The results imply that EnglishScore is an ideal and innovative English test and it is valid to use to measure the test takers’ English proficiency level since it is aligned with CEFR. Thus, it facilitates a better understanding and achievement of the test takers’ English proficiency.
Edukasi Pemanfaatan Tanaman Serai sebagai Tanaman Herbal Rumah Tangga untuk Anti Inflamasi di Posyandu Pucuk Rebung Kuntum Bersusun
Authors: Yessi Rahayu  , Evy Eryta  , Sabrina Hayati  , Goldha Faroliu Peadutu  , Putri Wulandini  , Attachira Br. Ritonga  , Cheesa Prisilla Ronald  , Oriza Sativa  , Muhammad Arief Mustaqim  , Egis Feby Asyaroh
Published: February 2025

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a traditional medicinal plant with high anti-inflammatory potential. Its chemical components, such as citral, citronellal, and flavonoids, are effective in reducing inflammation, pain, and tissue damage. These benefits are highly significant in treating conditions such as arthritis, asthma, and various other inflammatory diseases. As a natural alternative treatment, lemongrass offers safety and efficacy without harmful side effects. The use of lemongrass can enhance the quality of life and community health while reducing dependence on chemical medications. Therefore, lemongrass deserves consideration as an effective and natural anti-inflammatory treatment option.The objective of this activity is to educate the community on the utilization of lemongrass as a household herbal drink with anti-inflammatory properties. In this program, the community service team will provide education and guidance to the community on how to process lemongrass (herbal medicine) into a household herbal drink with anti-inflammatory benefits.This activity will take place in one of the neighborhoods in Pekanbaru City, specifically at the Pucuk Rebung Kuntum Bersusun Posyandu, located at Jl. Limbungan, Komplek BPD No. 56, Rumbai Timur District, Lembah Sari Subdistrict, Pekanbaru City, Riau Province.The goal of this program is to increase the knowledge of the women at Pucuk Rebung Kuntum Bersusun Posyandu, enabling them to maximize the use of lemongrass (herbal medicine) for their health and well-being.
Resilience of Rural Communities Facing Global Challenges
Authors: Yusriadi Yusriadi , Andi Kaslin
Published: February 2025

Rural communities globally face interconnected challenges, from climate change and natural disasters to economic shocks and pandemics, increasing their vulnerability.  Effective adaptation and resilience strategies are crucial. This systematic review identifies, analyzes, and synthesizes these strategies employed by rural communities facing global challenges.  Following PRISMA guidelines, the review will search Scopus, Web of Science, AGRICOLA, and JSTOR for peer-reviewed English articles (2010-2024). Keywords include "rural community resilience," "climate change adaptation," "food security," "agricultural resilience," "disaster risk reduction," "social capital," and "livelihood diversification." Inclusion criteria are empirical research articles specifically addressing adaptation and resilience strategies in developing country rural communities facing global challenges, focusing on climate change, economic crises, and natural disasters.  A two-stage selection process (title/abstract, then full-text review) will be used.  Quality assessment will utilize appropriate tools for quantitative and qualitative studies. Data from selected articles will be extracted and thematically analyzed using a deductive approach, identifying common themes related to adaptive capacity, livelihood diversification, social capital, local knowledge, and government policy roles.  The review anticipates identifying effective adaptation and resilience strategy patterns, determining key influencing factors, comparing intervention effectiveness, and highlighting research gaps.  This review provides valuable information for policymakers, researchers, NGOs, and stakeholders working to enhance rural community resilience.
The Dynamics of Bullying in Schools: Causes, Impacts, and Prevention Strategies
Authors: Jumra  , Mukhawas Rasyid  , Andi Baharuddin  , Arifullah
Published: February 2025

Bullying in schools is a persistent social issue that significantly impacts students’ psychological well-being, academic performance, and overall development. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of bullying by exploring its underlying causes, the consequences for both victims and perpetrators, and the most effective prevention strategies in educational settings. Using a literature review approach, this research synthesizes findings from various academic sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of school bullying. The results indicate that bullying arises from multiple interconnected factors, including individual traits, family environment, peer influence, and school policies. Victims often suffer from long-term psychological effects such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, which can lead to decreased academic motivation and social withdrawal. Meanwhile, perpetrators may develop aggressive tendencies that persist into adulthood, increasing the likelihood of engaging in antisocial behavior. Moreover, bullying negatively affects the overall school climate, creating an unsafe learning environment that disrupts students' educational experiences. To address this issue, schools must implement a multifaceted prevention approach, including educational campaigns, strict anti-bullying policies, teacher training programs, and parental involvement. Establishing a supportive and inclusive school culture is essential to reducing bullying incidents and fostering positive student interactions. By incorporating these strategies, schools can create a safer and more conducive learning environment that promotes student well-being and academic success.
Portrayal of Women in Netflix Movie “Greta”: A Content Analysis
Authors: Maham Zafar  , Dr. Deeba Shahwar  , Amna Fazail
Published: February 2025

Film Dramas & motion pictures are Consider as a powerful medium of mass media. Similarly, Netflix is promoting our social norms and values, but at the same time they are affecting our moral Values & violating ethical guidelines. The current research attempts to analyze the movie, Greta. Content Analysis method was used for data collection with the help of Purposive sampling techniques. The findings of the research suggest that the Netflix movie Greta are showing more unethical content & violating ethical guidelines. The results prove that most of the Female characters are violating moral guidelines in Netflix film Greta. These visual elements create a powerful and remarkable experience for the viewers, deepening their connection with the characters.
Pathways to Redemption: A Legal Analysis of Youth Rehabilitation Mechanisms in Pakistan
Authors: Abdul Hakeem  , Abdul Aleem  , Shahzada Aamir Mushtaq  , Dr Shabnam Shahab  , Kashif Javed
Published: February 2025

Another area of concern in the management of youth offenders in this respect of statutory framework in Pakistan is the aspect of rehabilitation, which requires further analysis and improvement. Thus, the nature of this research work involves the critically examining of the current legal structures and processes of youth offenders’ rehabilitation in Pakistan. The paper uses qualitative methods in examining the different angles of the said legal provisions in order to analyze its effectiveness, the ways by which they were put into practice, and how they contributed to the rehabilitation process. This research concerns a critical analysis of legislation, agency policies and practices of the institutions based on legislation, in order to facilitate an identification exposure of the strengths and weaknesses of the current statutory provisions. From using interviews, case studies and thematic analysis, the research aims to explore the research questions of how young people experience, perceive and manage their lives when undergoing the rehabilitation process in Pakistan. The purpose of the analysis is to define the shortcomings and challenges of the legal regulations to learn about the problems that have to be solved to enhance the legislation. Topically, this study endeavours to provide more elaborative understanding of various socio-cultural, economical and systems factors that interact with the process of rehabilitating young offenders with the aim of reintegrating them into the society. The envisaged outcome is therefore development of a road-map for improvement and enhancement of legal provisions relating to youths in the crime circle of Pakistan. Therefore, this research aims at providing more enriched, comprehensive, and restorative youth offender rehabilitation models that will help their integration into the useful Pakistani society.
Social Capital, Interpersonal Communication Skills and Psychological Wellbeing among Young Adults
Authors: Sheeza Ashraf  , Dr. Muhammad Luqman Khan  , Tariq Mahmood
Published: February 2025

This study explores the interplay between social capital, interpersonal communication skills, and psychological well-being among young adults. The research examines how social capital and communication skills contribute to well-being, emphasizing their role in fostering resilience, coping mechanisms, and a sense of belonging. The study collects data from young adults through surveys to identify patterns and correlations. The data were collected by using a convenience sampling techniques from Riphah International University, Faisalabad campus. The number of participants included in this study was 300, Males=49, Females=251.The following scales were used to assess the findings. Demographic sheets, social capital scale, interpersonal communication skills scale and psychological wellbeing scale among young adults. Pearson Correlation, regression, Independent sample T-test were used to analyze the data that was collected from the students. Findings reveal that higher levels of social capital and effective communication skills strongly predict better psychological well-being.
Training & Development, Organizational Commitment and Turnover Intentions in Financial Sector Moderating Role of Constituent Attachment
Authors: Fakhare Alam Siddiqui  , Hammad Zafar  , Fizra Javed
Published: February 2025

This paper examines how training and development leads to an impact on employees' intention to leave in the financial sector, with commitment to the organization as a mediating variable and constituent attachment as a moderating variable whereas training availability, learning motivation, and manager’s support for training play roles as independent variables. A quantitative strategy was employed, using a survey form to get information from a random stratified sample of financial sector employees. Smart PLS was employed to analyse data., and SPSS for demographic analysis. Three hundred surveys were sent out, and seventy percent of them were returned.(n = 210) out of which only 204 responses were valid. The findings indicate that training and development and motivation to learn don’t have any influence on turnover intentions, with organizational commitment mediating this relationship. Constituent attachment doesn’t moderates The relationship between organisational commitment and intention to leave whereas only managerial support for training significantly influence turnover intention. The findings suggest that financial sector organizations can reduce turnover intentions by investing in training and development, fostering commitment to the organization, and promoting constituent attachment.
The Role of Training and Satisfaction in the Banking Sector Enhancing Employee Retention
Authors: Fakhre Alam Siddiqui  , Hammad Zafar  , Janat Ul Ferdos
Published: February 2025

Organizations need effective training to succeed. In order to accomplish this, businesses need to hire competent workers and keep them on board for the long run. This study looks at previous data to find out how employee training and retention are related. It is well acknowledged that training is a vital component of talent retention and a major driver of organizational success. Some managers are reluctant to invest in training despite its value because of the associated costs and dangers.This study looks at how training affects employee retention and emphasizes that training is an essential strategy for retaining key employees.This study looked into the variables that affect staff turnover and retention in banks. The study used an online questionnaire to assess 76 officer staff members based on Herzberg's and Human Capital theories. Training has a negative influence on staff turnover but a good impact on work satisfaction and retention, according to the report. The study's concentration on a single university is one of its limitations, despite its useful findings, which suggests the need for additional research in a variety of businesses and populations. The practical implication for banks is that by putting job satisfaction first, training employees can improve talent retention and lower turnover.
The Influence of Executive Commitment, Staff Engagement, and Training Programs on Employee Performance: Evidence from the Banking Sector in a Developing Economy
Authors: Ali Aaftab Qureshi  , Hammad Zafar  , Fakhre Alam Siddiqui
Published: February 2025

This research looks at how top management commitment, employee engagement, and training and development affect employee performance in a developing economy's banking industry. Data from workers at several banks were obtained using quantitative approaches to evaluate hypotheses. The findings show that top management commitment improves employee performance considerably by cultivating an organizational commitment and strategic alignment culture. Employee engagement in decision-making processes has a good relationship with work satisfaction and performance results. Furthermore, expenditures in training and development programmes were shown to provide workers with necessary skills, hence improving their overall performance metrics. While the research provides useful insights into human resource management techniques in the banking sector of the investigated developing country, it has limitations such as a cross-sectional design and a unique environment. Future study should look at longitudinal designs and larger industry comparisons to confirm results across other organizational contexts. These results emphasize the importance of leadership, employee engagement, and continuous development activities in improving employee performance and organizational success in developing market environments.
Preservation of Crime Scene: An Analysis of Guidelines, Legal Framework and Judicial Interpretation
Authors: Junaid Bilal  , Zain Riaz  , Muzammil Sharif
Published: February 2025

The preservation of crime scene is essential for guaranteeing justice in legal processes. The criminal courts in every country require that the accusations against the accused be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Criminal justice aids in the analysis and restoration of events that transpired at the crime scene. While the police officers did not see those happenings, some components assist forensic experts and crime scene investigators in connecting the fragmented bits of testimony and reconstructing a narrative. In the absence of adequate protections and protocols, vital evidence may deteriorate, be manipulated, or go lost, resulting in mistakes of justice. This essay analyzes the regulatory structures regulating the safekeeping of evidence related to crime in Pakistan, juxtaposes them with international and regional norms, critically assesses their efficacy, and scrutinizes their legal application. It culminates with suggestions for improvements intended to improve the effectiveness of the judicial system. The paper posits that crime scene examination requires meticulous operation, precise recording, and systematic evidence collecting. In Pakistan, local law enforcement officers lack enough training and essential resources for the methodical processing of crime scenes, including appropriate identification and collecting of evidence. When collecting testimony, certain measures must be followed and observed when handling dangerous and delicate materials.
Utilization of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Combined with PLS-2 Regression Learner to Predict Metformin HCL Tablet Dissolution Profile
Authors: Zakaria Mohamad Rahmatullah , Sutriyo Sutriyo , Hayun Hayun , Rukmana Taufiq Indra
Published: February 2025

One of the assurances of pharmaceutical tablet's quality, effectivity, and safety is the dissolution test, which is commonly known by pharmaceutical manufacturers. Conventionally, this test is performed by simulating the release rate of a drug using a Dissolution Tester, which mimics the human gastrointestinal condition. As stated by the current compendial for tablet dosage form, the dissolution rate is mandatory, with no exception for Metformin HCl tablets. This laboratory method is often time-consuming, unsafe for organic reagent exposure, and produces waste. This problem requires rapid, simple, and nondestructive technologies, hence having powerful analytical performance. One of the technologies that is widely used is Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. This study utilized the NIR spectrum as a predictor to generate a mathematical model using Partial Least Square Regression (PLS-2) to build a dissolution rate model for the Metformin HCl tablet, which uses the Farmakope Indonesia IV <1231> (FI-IV) dissolution method as the compendial reference method. The PLS-2 model was built, which shows the low difference between SEC and SECV in each sampling point and a good correlation in the coefficient of determination (R2) of each point's time of dissolution within 0.900 to 0.953. The challenge test was performed to prove the predictability of the PLS-2 model with NIR against the actual reference FI-IV method using differential and similarity Factors (f2 & f1), enabling real-time release testing (RTRT).
Integration Strategy for Public Service Applications Based on Web Services (Case Study: BPOM and Ministry of Health)
Authors: Muslim Buhari
Published: February 2025

Developing Web Service Based Public Service Application Integration is a Strategic Program of the POM Agency and the Ministry of Health in Accelerating Public Services to the Community, in the context of automating the delivery of data. Issuing Supervision Result Analysis Certificates (AHP) with Narcotics, Psychotropics and Precursor commodities (POM Agency) to the Ministry of Health to fulfill data needs in the import and export licensing services for Narcotics, Psychotropics and Pharmaceutical Precursors for business actors. The total number of AHP document requests (2021) was 730 documents and 615 documents were approved from Import and Export service performance data (SLA 2021). Web Service is software used in the data exchange process. The integration strategy carried out is to carry out comparative studies and analysis by conducting tests to determine which Web Service suits the application service needs, be it SOAP or REST.  the data received is appropriate, valid and accurate with that in the database (S.Achsan 2022: 8). The final objective of this research is to conduct a comparative study and analysis to determine the appropriate web service, either SOAP or REST, by conducting local testing, to then be used in integrating the Ministry of Health's Monitoring Results Analysis Certificate (AHP)-NPP data safely, quickly and efficiently. from an SLA of 3 working days to 1-2 working days
The Effect of The Use of Tjong A Fie's Biography as A Social Studies Learning Resource on Multicultural Understanding and Student Tolerance
Authors: Fikriyandi Luthfi , Saripuddin Didin , Winarti Murdiyah
Published: February 2025

Understanding tolerance and multiculturalism within Indonesia's diverse society is crucial in social science education. Social science learning should reflect real societal conditions, making it important to connect material content to students' environments. Utilizing the biography of Tjong A Fie, a significant figure in Medan, serves as an effective resource in this context. This study employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method at Al-Ulum Integrated Islamic Junior High School. Using random sampling, class VIII C was chosen as the experimental group, while class VIII E served as the control group. The treatment, conducted over three sessions, yielded positive results. The experimental class, using Tjong A Fie's biography, demonstrated significant improvement in multicultural understanding and tolerance, with a p-value of 0.000 < 0.005. The t-test results indicated t counts > t table, confirming the hypothesis that Tjong A Fie's biography positively impacts students' understanding of tolerance and multiculturalism. Additionally, the data showed normality and homogeneity, reinforcing these findings. The comparative analysis of pretest and posttest results revealed a significant difference between the control and experimental classes, with the control class averaging 71.00 and the experimental class averaging 85.5. This study underscores the effectiveness of incorporating Tjong A Fie's biography into social science curricula to enhance students' multicultural and tolerance understanding.
Analysis of Customer Satisfaction with the Application of Data Mining Using the K-Means Clustering Method in CV. Green Publisher Indonesia
Authors: Syawaludin Dwi Febri , Hatta Muhammad , Kusnadi Kusnadi
Published: February 2025

In this digital era, data has become one of the most valuable assets for all companies. Data mining is a method that can be used to explore knowledge. The current research aims to analyze CV customer satisfaction. Green Publisher Indonesia by applying data mining techniques using the k-means clustering method. In this research, data will be collected regarding customer preferences and levels of satisfaction through sources such as online surveys. The data will be analyzed into the rapidminer 5.3 system using the k-means clustering algorithm. The research material used is customer data that has been obtained within a certain period by providing an Online Questionnaire (Google Form). In this research, researchers used one of the methods in Data Mining, namely the K-Means Clustering method. The results of the clustering execution using K-Means Clustering were 163 data resulting in 2 clusters with details of cluster 0 as 131 data or 80.36% and cluster 1 as 32 data or 19.64%.  The results of the analysis show that there is a significant difference in the level of satisfaction between the two clusters.
Performance of Cow's Milk Inbound Logistics at PT XYZ Subang
Authors: Kautsar Muhardi Ahmad , Slamet Alim Setiawan , Mulyati Heti
Published: February 2025

Dairy farming is a potential business opportunity for PT XYZ Subang, which faces challenges in inbound logistics, such as high transportation costs, low food production, and low transportation quality. The SCOR method was used to identify the logistics processes, while AHP was applied to determine the priority of metrics. DEA was used to measure inbound logistics efficiency, assuming constant return to scale (CRS). The study aims to analyze the inbound logistics process by identifying quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost attributes. It also focuses on prioritizing each performance metric to achieve more efficient results. The results show that quality (37.8%) and productivity (23%) have a significant impact on achieving company goals, while inventory days of supply and quality of goods also have a significant impact. Despite cost and delivery time being important, these factors do not make them the top priority. The study shows that operational efficiency is low at 100% for several months in 2023, with a significant increase in February, April, Mei, Juni, November, and December for each KUD. These findings emphasize the need for more focused strategies in supply and transportation management to ensure PT XYZ Subang’s logistics performance reaches its full potential.
Historiography of Pre-Islamic Arab In The East and West
Authors: Adhi Rachmawati Haringun Trisiwi
Published: February 2025

This study analyzes the various problems that arise in writing the history of the pre-Islamic period, especially related to the limitations of historical sources, interpretation, and bias in traditional historiography. The method used in this research is a literature review, utilizing a comparative approach between the results of modern historiography and the findings of recent research. The research shows that the development of modern social sciences, such as archaeology, anthropology and linguistic studies, made a significant contribution in overcoming these challenges. With a multidisciplinary approach, modern historiography is able to provide a more comprehensive and accurate picture of the pre-Islamic period, while minimizing the interpretative biases that have limited understanding of the period. The results of this study support the importance of integrating modern social sciences in rewriting history to produce a more objective and comprehensive narrative.
Duration of Second Stage of Labor and Birth Canal Tears in Mothers Who Do Pregnancy Exercises
Authors: Nurbaeti Rani Marlida , Intisari Arih Diyaning Intisari , Aji Budi
Published: February 2025

Childbirth is considered a frightening experience, even some women who get traumatized and did not dare to get pregnant again. Whereas many ways and the invention of the experts on behalf of the mothers in childbirth, including pregnancy exercise. The purpose of this study to determine the relationship of the duration of the second stage of labor and birth canal laceration in women who are pregnant do gymnastics in BPM Ny. E Tasikmalaya in 2022. This type of research is kolerasional a study that examined two variables simultaneously by using cross sectional research that studied the pregnancy exercises of the correlation between the risk factors to the effects of the approach, observation or data collection at once. The population in this study were all women giving birth in BPM Ny. E city tasikmalaya in January-July. Sampling using total sampling technique in order to obtain a sample of 32 people. Retrieving data using questionnaires then the data were analyzed using chi-square statistical test. The survey results revealed that the duration of labor relations kala There ll on women who undergo pregnancy exercise (ρ value = 0.001 at α = 0.05), no association rips the birth in women who are pregnant do gymnastics (ρ value = 0.000 at α = 0 , 05). It is expected that all pregnant women, especially pregnant women who are in the scope of BPM Ny. E apply existing theories in this research that is routinely doing pregnancy exercise to prepare for childbirth.
Analysis of Crisis Communication Regarding of One-Sided Insurance Claim By Pridential Indonesia
Authors: Hidayat Muhammad Alviansyah , Putri Paath Ruth Novarefie , Adninta Alya , Falcao Falcao , Hayunaji Hayunaji
Published: February 2025

Prudential Indonesia's crisis communication strategy in dealing with customer lawsuits against unilateral claim cancellation is categorized as a preventable crisis. Using the Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT) and Image Restoration Theory frameworks, this study evaluates Prudential Indonesia's steps in responding to crises, managing reputation, and restoring public trust. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with a case study approach, involving the analysis of online media news content, social media, and related documents. The results of the analysis show that Prudential Indonesia took good steps through a quick and appropriate response to comply with the Constitutional Court's decision and improve policies related to claims management and procedural transparency. However, weaknesses in the form of a lack of transparency and protection for customers still risk raising public dissatisfaction with Prudential Indonesia's response which is still too general. The recommendations of this study include increasing the transparency of the claims process, strengthening insurance agent training, adopting the Ex Gratia claims policy, reviewing and adjusting policy terms, improving customer complaint services, and proactively communicating with the public. By implementing this strategy, Telkomsel is expected to mitigate the impact of similar crises in the future and maintain its reputation as a trusted telecommunications service provider in Indonesia.
Effect of Acupressure Therapy on Low Back Pain in the Elderly in Korobono Village, Southeast Pamona District
Authors: Lombu’u Bernice , Anwar Syamsul , Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: February 2025

One of the problems that often arise in the elderly who experience musculoskeletal system disorders is low back pain. Low back pain results in compressive pain in the lumbar, spasms of the back muscles, limited back movement and decreased back muscle strength. The management of low back pain can be done with complementary therapy that has no side effects and is non-pharmacological namely Acupressure which can reduce the scale of pain. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of Acupressure Therapy on Low Back Pain in the Elderly. This research method uses a quasi experiment pre-post test with control group design. The sampling technique used a total population with a sample of 22 respondents (11 intervention group and 11 control group). The instrument uses a questionnaire. Statistical tests use the General Linear Model test. The results of the statistical test obtained a value of p 0.001 < 0.005, so it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the intervention group and the control group for low back pain in the elderly in Korobono Village. The suggestions in this study are as inputs so that acupressure therapy can be developed and can be implemented as a program in services to the elderly.
Analysis of Interest for Development of Digital Business Department at Diploma II Level at The Proficisional Instituto Sāo Joāo Batista Timor Leste In 2024
Authors: Guterres Antonio , Pinto Manuel , Gaspar Andre Pereira , Fernandes Luis , Da Silva Basilio dos Santos , Tilman Aquelino da Costa , Amaral Pedro Menezes
Published: February 2025

This study aims to assess the interest of Timorese people in the development of digital business knowledge at the higher education level, especially in facing the digitalization era of industry 4.0 which has affected global marketing. The development of digital technology, such as the digital economy, internet economy, and knowledge-based innovation, is an important foundation in this study. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques including in-depth interviews, online and offline questionnaires, field observations, document analysis, and focus group discussions (FGDs). Data was collected to prove the community's interest in the plan to open a Digital Business major at Instituto Profissional Sao Joao Batista (IPJB) Dili. The results showed that of the 387 respondents interviewed and observed in 14 districts, including the Oecusse region, the majority (57.4% or 222 respondents) approved of the opening of the major, while only 0.5% (2 respondents) disagreed. Respondents also showed a good understanding of the internet and digital marketing, with dominant use of the internet for activities such as online shopping, online sales, and academic and personnel needs. Based on these findings, it is concluded that the implementation of digital business is essential to improve the quality of human resources and support the growth of a modern economy in the industrial era 4.0, especially for the younger generation in the future.
Comprehensive Sexuality Education and HIV/AIDS Prevention among Youth in East Africa
Authors:   School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda, Namusisi H. Nambi , Bwanbale Fionah Annabel ,   School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda
Published: February 2025

Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is a pivotal strategy for reducing HIV/AIDS prevalence among youth in East Africa, where the growing young population presents significant challenges for effective prevention. This review examines the role of CSE in equipping young people with essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes to make informed decisions about their sexual health. We explore the importance of culturally relevant and evidence-based curricula, the impact of teacher training programmes, and the integration of CSE into both school and community settings. We highlight the crucial role of youth-friendly health services in providing accessible and confidential care, and identify peer education and youth-led initiatives as key strategies for engaging and empowering young people in HIV prevention. We examine the role of economic empowerment strategies, such as microfinance and vocational training, in reducing HIV vulnerability. We discuss gender-sensitive approaches to address the unique needs of different genders, including LGBTQ+ youth. The review also explores the potential of innovative technologies and digital solutions, such as mobile health applications and social media campaigns, to enhance HIV prevention efforts. The review emphasises community engagement and support systems, policy advocacy, and research as essential components for a comprehensive response. By integrating these diverse strategies, the review underscores the need for a multi-faceted approach to effectively address HIV/AIDS among youth in East Africa, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes and achieve sustainable prevention goals.

Keywords: Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), HIV/AIDS, Youth, East Africa
Impact?
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

By René Bekkers & Pamala Wiepking

In decisions on academic careers, the societal impact that researchers have with their research is gaining importance. This is an addition to incentives for academic impact. Relevant indicators for academic impact are how often the researcher has been cited (the so-called H-index) and the impact factor (IF) of the journals in which the researcher has published.
You are welcome to use our data
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

Update: June 26, 2020

“Can I please use your data on giving and volunteering?” Yes you can! In fact, you are very welcome to use the data we have collected at the Center for Philanthropic Studies.
Detecting Bad Science: Reviewing and Improving Social Science Research
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

Check out Detecting Bad Science, a new website I’ve created to help you identify weaknesses in empirical research reports. For each weakness you’ll find suggestions to avoid or repair it, or mitigate its consequences. The materials help you evaluate the quality of research in the social and behavioral sciences. You’ll also learn how to improve research designs and reports.
Why the ‘qualitative’ vs ‘quantitative’ divide is not a good idea
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

The distinction between ‘qualitative’ and ‘quantitative’ sub-communities aligns with the self-identities of many researchers in the social sciences. In my experience advocating for open science in multi-method environments these identities create polarization.
Multiple comparisons in a regression framework
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

Gordon Feld posted a comparison of results from a repeated measures ANOVA with paired samples t-tests. Using Stata, I wondered how these results would look in a regression framework. For those of you who want to replicate this: I used the data provided by Gordon. The do-file is here.
How Incentives Lead Us Astray in Academia
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

PDF of this post The Teaching Trap I did it again this week – I tried to teach students. Yes, It’s my job, and I love it. But that’s completely my own fault. If it were for the incentives I encounter in the academic institution where I work, it would be far better to not spend time on teaching at all. For my career in academia, the thing that counts most heavily is how many publications in top journals I can realize.
Giving in the Netherlands tops €4.7 billion
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

The total value of donations to nonprofit organizations in the Netherlandshas increased to €4.7 billion in 2009. Despite the economic crisis, household giving stabilized at €1.9 billion and corporate giving increased to 1.7 billion. The figures were published today by the Center for Philanthropic Studies at VU University Amsterdam.
Generating Generosity
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

Fifteen years of data from the Giving in the Netherlands Panel Survey (Bekkers, De Wit & Wiepking, 2017, p. 65: Figure 24, reproduced below) indicate that households with lower incomes in the Netherlands are more generous than households with higher incomes.
Why do people (not) give?
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

What are the motivations and obstacles for charitable giving? Depending on the research design, there are two perspectives from which we can think about answers to this question.
Eight Mechanisms, Seventeen Years Later
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

How reliable is our knowledge on mechanisms that make people give? In a webinar organized by the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP) on December 10, 2024, I’ve given a preliminary answer to this question. The slides are here. With a group of scholars we seek to identify which results have successfully been replicated in research that was conducted since the 2007

Science of Generosity

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Webinar: Longitudinal Data on Philanthropy
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

The Researchers, Academics, and Data Enthusiasts (RADE) working group of WINGS is organizing a session “Longitudinal Studies: Contributions to Understanding Giving Behaviour and the Practice of Philanthropy” on September 19th, from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm (UTC).
Health benefits of volunteering
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

The proposal seems too good to be true: give time to help others, and benefit yourself too. Be healthier and eventually live longer. Would it be so simple? Studies actually suggest there may be some truth in the idea that helping others through volunteer work helps people stay healthy. Yet many of these studies use small samples.
How trusting is the Dutch population?
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

Statistics Netherlands recently published a table showing that generalized trust is increasing among the Dutch Population since 2002. It is said that 67% now ‘trusts fellow citizens’. This trend does not emerge from the data TNS/NIPO collects for the Giving in the Netherlands Panel Survey of the Center on Philanthropy at VU University Amsterdam.
Open call for contributors: Transparency in Nonprofit Research
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

How do publications in nonprofit and philanthropic studies report on the type of data they report on? What are the characteristics of samples and measurement instruments used in research? Which research designs and methods are used in the analysis of data? To what extent do publications describe the generalizability and validity of observations?
Revolutionizing Philanthropy Research Webinar
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

January 30, 11am-12pm (EST) / 5-6pm (CET) / 9-10pm (IST) Why do people give to the benefit of others – or keep their resources to themselves? What is the core evidence on giving that holds across cultures? How does giving vary between cultures? How has the field of research on giving changed in the past decades?
A moral appeal does not encourage everyone to give more
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

Do people give more if they are reminded of the social norm to give? Several experiments among students show that explicit reminders with texts such as “Do the right thing” lead to more cooperation in social dilemmas (Dal Bó & Dal Bó, 2014; Capraro & Vanzo, 2019). There is also evidence that moral norms in crowdfunding campaigns can lead to more giving behavior (Capraro & Vanzo, 2019; Van Teunenbroek, Bekkers &
What Oxfam cancellations tell us about donor motivation
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

What can we learn from the drop in donations to Oxfam after the child abuse news broke? In the UK, about 7,000 donors cancelled, in the Netherlands 1,700, and in Hong Kong 715. First, the drop does not tell us much about what makes people give. Most donors have continued to give. The 7,000 who cancelled in the UK represent 3.5% of income in the UK. The 1,700 donors who cancelled in the Netherlands are 0.5% of all donors.
What should we want from publishers?
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

Last week I attended a conference organized by the university libraries in the Netherlands with the straightforward title:

“What do we want from publishers?”

The conference served as a consultation with librarians and other academics, before the universities in the Netherlands start negotiations about deals with commercial publishers such as Elsevier.
Changes in Dutch Charity Law
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

A new ‘Law on Giving’ has taken effect in the Netherlands on January 1, 2012. The new law includes a unique ‘multiplier’ for donations to culture and the arts. The multiplier increases the level of deduction for donations to organisations officially registered as charitable causes in the sector of arts and culture.
Filantropie en informele giften
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

Jurgen Dhollander

vroeg: “Enerzijds neemt het geefgedrag de laatste twintig jaar af, afgezet tegen het bbp. Het gaat hier dan om geven aan goede doelen. Anderzijds wordt er ook veel – ik noem het informeel – gedoneerd aan personen of ‘doelen’ dichtbij. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan crowdfunding. Zijn er cijfers bekend die enig idee geven over de grootte van deze vorm van doneren?
VU University Amsterdam is seeking applications for a fully funded PhD dissertation research position on ‘Philanthropic Crowdfunding for the Cultural Heritage Sector’
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

The PhD project will focus on characteristics of individual crowdfunders and of crowdfunding projects that influence donation behavior. Specifically, the research investigates the effects of online context characteristics on motivations and giving behavior of crowdfunders as well as the organizational arrangements in which crowdfunding campaigns are embedded.
Real research, or just looking things up?
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

“I’ve done some research….” You’re planning a city trip. Where to stay? Which places to visit? Opening times? How to reach the places you want to go? The answers to these questions are not the result of real research. You just looked things up. “Research shows that…” You’re wondering what the latest insights are about a topic that you’re interested in. What does the current research tell you?
Trust and volunteering
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

Does volunteering promote trust? One would expect volunteers to be more trusting than non-volunteers. And indeed they are. But does a change in volunteering bring about a change in trust? It appears they do not. An analysis of data from the Giving in the Netherlands Panel Survey shows that people who are more trusting are more likely to start volunteering. But becoming a volunteer does not make them more trusting.
Grootste goededoelenorganisaties ontvangen minder uit giften
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

Het ‘sectoronderzoek’ van Goede Doelen Nederland onder de 24 grootste goede doelen organisaties is weer verschenen.
Considerations for the pattern-based spatial analysis
Authors: Nowosad Jakub
Published: February 2025

TLTR: This is a last blog post in a series about

motif

- an R package aimed for pattern-based spatial analysis. It sums up previous posts, but also underlines potential considerations when working with spatial patterns. Finally, it lists underexplored topics and future ideas related to pattern-based spatial analysis.
Research Integrity Policies in Social Science Research at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

René Bekkers, October 10, 2023. An MS Word version of this post is here. At the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, research integrity is governed by seven policies: The overarching policy is the Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity adopted by the Royal Academy of Arts &
Lunch Talk: “Generalized Trust Through Civic Engagement? Evidence from Five National Panel Studies”
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

Does civic engagement breed trust? According to a popular version of social capital theory, civic engagement should produce generalized trust among citizens. In a new paper accepted for publication in Political Psychology, Erik van Ingen (Tilburg University) and I put this theory to the test by examining the causal connection between civic engagement and generalized trust using multiple methods and multiple (prospective) panel datasets.
The Autobiography of A Problem: How I Got to Study Prosocial Behavior
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

Diving deep into my archives I recovered an old file in which I describe how I got to study prosocial behavior. The file is dated 21 February 2000. I reproduce it below – and here’s a pdf.
Better Academic Research Writing
Authors: Bekkers Rene
Published: February 2025

If you’re struggling with writing your dissertation, bachelor or master thesis, or if you know students who are, then my blog

Better Academic Research Writing

may help: betteracademicwriting.wordpress.com/. You’ll find answers to questions like: What should I put in the introduction?