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Enhancing sustainability and competitiveness of self-funded SMEs: The hotel model
Authors: Al Ghunaimi Hisham , Awashreh Raed
Published: February 2025

This study introduces the SME Hotel Model, a centralized service framework to address the challenges faced by self-funded SMEs, such as limited financing and market barriers. The model promotes resource sharing, innovation, and cost efficiency to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of SMEs, especially in emerging markets. A mixed-methods approach was adopted to assess the impact of the SME Hotel Model on sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience in self-funded SMEs in Oman. Data were collected from Oman. The SME Hotel Model enhances sustainability by enabling resource sharing and cost reduction. It fosters innovation, boosts competitiveness, and strengthens resilience, helping self-funded SMEs overcome financial constraints. The study also highlights the role of digital adoption in scalability. The SME Hotel Model supports self-funded SMEs in Oman by centralizing services and fostering innovation, aligning with Vision 2040. It promotes economic diversification and highlights the need for supportive frameworks to drive growth. It offers insights for policymakers and business leaders, emphasizing the need for policies that support resource sharing and digital transformation in SMEs, advocating to help self-funded SMEs overcome challenges, drive growth, and contribute to economic diversification in Oman.
Addressing security challenges: Strategic approaches of Arab gulf states
Authors: Salameh Mohammed Torki Bani , Mubiadeen Rasha Adnan
Published: February 2025

This study examines their strategic behavior, focusing on hedging, neutrality, and alliance-building as key approaches to ensuring sovereignty and stability. The article utilizes the following research approaches: Decision-Making Approach, Descriptive-Analytical Method, Regional Systems Approach, Geographical Scope, and Temporal Scope. The findings show that while Oman adopts a policy of neutrality to balance relations, Bahrain and the UAE align closely with major powers for security guarantees. The results indicate that Qatar emphasizes international alliances and mediation to preserve its autonomy, whereas Kuwait employs a diplomatic balancing act, mediating disputes and fostering regional integration. Conducting a study on addressing security challenges and strategic approaches of Arab Gulf states is one of the main implications. These strategies reflect a spectrum of pragmatic approaches, allowing these nations to navigate regional rivalries and global power shifts while maintaining national independence. This study underscores the critical role of adaptive policies in securing the sovereignty of small states within a volatile geopolitical environment.
Candlenut oil-based biodiesel development as an alternative to palm oil-based biodiesel
Authors: Suparno Suparno , Putri Rahmalia
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to develop candlenut oil-based biodiesel as an alternative to palm oil-based biodiesel, which has caused many problems ranging from unhealthy oil to ecological damage and environmental destruction. The B30 biodiesel was produced by the transesterification process of candlenut oil and methanol, which were mixed and heated at 60°C – 65°C on a magnetic stirrer for 30 minutes using different masses of the catalyst, KOH. The effect of catalyst mass on density, viscosity, pour point, and flash point of biodiesel was reported, with density and viscosity measured using a standard physics laboratory procedure. The pour point was determined using the ASTM D 97 method, and the flash point was measured using the Pensky-Martens Closed Cup and the ASTM D 93 method. The results showed that 90% of the data for density and viscosity met the Indonesian government's values. Pour point data (6°C, 9°C, and 12°C) and flash point data (132°C, 138.5°C, and 135.5°C) met the government’s values, namely a maximum of 18°C for pour point and a minimum of 55°C for flash point. These findings demonstrated the success of developing candlenut oil-based B30 biodiesel. The practical implication of these findings is that the opportunity to produce healthier, more environmentally and ecologically friendly biodiesel is wide open.
Exploring strategies for ending child marriage in Indonesia: A transition from tradition to transformation
Authors: Yusuf Husmiati , Ganti Mery , Suryaningsi Tini , Irmayani Nyi R , Sritimuryati Sritimuryati
Published: February 2025

Child marriage remains a significant challenge in Indonesia, driven by cultural traditions, economic pressures, and social expectations. This study systematically reviews existing literature to identify strategies that have been employed to combat child marriage and facilitate the transition from traditional practices to transformative solutions. Using a thematic analysis approach, the study synthesizes findings from peer-reviewed articles, policy documents, and reports. The results highlight the importance of education, legal reforms, community engagement, and multi-sectoral collaboration in reducing child marriage rates. Key interventions include strengthening legal frameworks, enhancing access to education for girls, engaging religious and community leaders, and leveraging technology and media for awareness campaigns. The findings suggest that a comprehensive and culturally sensitive approach is necessary to address the root causes of child marriage. This study concludes that long-term policy commitments, interdisciplinary cooperation, and grassroots initiatives are essential to breaking the cycle of child marriage and promoting gender equality in Indonesia.
University Managers or Academic Leaders: Rectors of Prestigious Universities
Authors: Kolek Antoni
Published: February 2025

The article analyzes the rector’s evolving role in the modern university. Traditionally perceived as a manager responsible for the efficiency of the university, today’s rector is also expected to be an inspirational leader, capable of introducing changes and uniting the academic community. Based on a review of literature and analysis of cases of the best universities in the world, the article examines the key competencies and characteristics that allow rectors to run their institutions. The biographical approach allows for a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the successes and failures of individual rectors. Based on the analyses conducted, the article suggests practical tips for rectors and university personnel responsible for the recruitment and development of management staff.
Study on Influencing Factors of Rural Human Settlements from the Perspective of Neurourbanism
Authors: Wen Lei
Published: February 2025

A stressful external environment may cause various mental diseases. It is become a hot subject to figure out how to handle the tense link between the environment and health. The mechanism of human-environment interaction may be studied, and a conceptual model of the connection between rural human settlements and health can be developed by referencing relevant ideas and approaches in neuroscience. For rural human settlement health research, a framework is given based on this model, which begins with a conceptual model. The theoretical support system, the substance of research, and the techniques used to convey it are sorted out in a normative way. It has the potential to fill in the gaps in rural-related research and provide a new research approach and theoretical framework for the study of the link between a rural environment's impact on health.
Teachers' Emotional Intelligence and Its Influence on Learners' Behavioral Development
Authors: Amosco Nizel , Casinillo Fate , Payod Marianne Irish , Malabago Nolasco , Mustafa Khalid , Neri Remcil
Published: February 2025

This research explores the relationship between teachers' emotional intelligence and student behavior in an educational setting, focusing on key behavioral aspects such as emotional regulation, social skills, respectful behavior, and engagement. Emotional intelligence, which encompasses self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, mental health first aid skills, and relationship management, is believed to play a significant role in fostering a positive learning environment. However, the findings revealed no statistically significant relationship between the emotional intelligence of teachers and students' behavior, as all p-values exceeded the 0.05 threshold. Despite the high levels of emotional intelligence among teachers, the study suggests that these competencies do not directly influence student behavior in the areas assessed. The research emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between emotional intelligence and its practical application in classrooms. Based on the findings, a development program is proposed to enhance teachers' ability to leverage their emotional intelligence effectively, focusing on training in classroom management, student engagement strategies, and fostering respectful and collaborative learning environments. The program aims to provide actionable insights and tools for teachers to translate emotional intelligence into impactful teaching practices that positively shape student behavior. This study underscores the need for further research into other factors influencing student behavior and calls for targeted interventions that integrate emotional intelligence with practical pedagogical approaches. The findings and proposed program provide valuable guidance for educators and administrators striving to improve student outcomes through teacher professional development.
Assessing the Role of Adaptive Materials in Inclusive Classrooms at Colon Integrated School
Authors: Largo Ma. Isabel , Pinili Lilibeth , Mangubat Randy , Calasang Veronica , Cabigon Ann Frances , Espina Raymond
Published: February 2025

This study explored the level of access to inclusive education resources among teachers and its relationship to learners’ academic performance. It focused on three key resources: adaptive materials, assistive technology, and classroom aides. Descriptive method of research was utilized, using frequency and percentage for the relevant information of teachers, while, mean for the level of access to resources and correlation analysis for the test of relationship. Data showed that teachers had positive access to these resources, with adaptive materials rated as effective and relevant, assistive technology seen as enhancing student independence, and classroom aides viewed as collaborative and supportive. However, despite these positive evaluations, no significant relationship was found between the level of access to these resources and learners’ academic performance, suggesting that other factors may play a role in influencing outcomes. The study also highlighted areas for improvement, such as the need for enhanced teacher training, better integration of resources into the curriculum, and improved technical support and maintenance for assistive technology. Based on these findings, the study recommends a strategic plan to address these gaps, focusing on teacher training, resource integration, collaboration among staff, and holistic support for learners. The plan aims to maximize the impact of inclusive education resources, ensuring that they contribute more effectively to both academic and non-academic outcomes. This study underscores the importance of a comprehensive approach to inclusive education, where resources are not only accessible but also strategically utilized to meet the diverse needs of learners. The findings provide valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders working towards inclusive and equitable education for all.
Percepções e práticas de cuidado dos profissionais do caps infantojuvenil acerca do uso de álcool e outras drogas na adolescência
Authors: Duarte Jaqueline Natália de Almeida , Marreira Marcelo , Ribeiro Filho Alfredo , Ribeiro Pérola , Constantino Viviane Macedo , Pardi Paulo Celso , Gaspar Maria Aurora Dias , Moraes Suzyanne Araújo , Braga Cristina , Douradinho Christian , Sousa Lívia de Oliveira Prado , Silva Priscila Porfiria da , Garcia Patrícia Cristina de Oliveira , Ferrari Nayara de Fátima Mazini , Aristides Jackeline Lourenço
Published: February 2025

INTRODUÇÃO: O Centro de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPS) é um serviço substitutivo que propicia diversos tipos de atividades terapêuticas que objetivam prestar atendimento diário, ultrapassando as práticas tradicionais com o uso de medicamentos e consultas psiquiátricas. Esse processo vem sendo chamado de clínica ampliada, que está sendo reorientada nas práticas de atenção psicossocial causando mudanças nos tratamentos nos serviços de saúde mental. OBJETIVO: Essa pesquisa vinculada ao programa de Residência Multiprofissional de Saúde Mental, da Autarquia Municipal de Saúde de Apucarana teve como objetivo identificar as percepções e práticas de cuidado dos profissionais do CAPSij de Apucarana. METODOLOGIA Trata-se de um estudo de abordagem qualitativa, e de análise de conteúdo. Para tanto foram entrevistados os profissionais de nível superior deste serviço, dentre as quais, a psicóloga, a assistente social, a médica psiquiatra e a enfermeira. Para a coleta de dados foi realizado um roteiro semiestruturado. DISCUSSÃO E RESULTADOS: Os resultados apontam que os desafios encontrados na produção do cuidado dos adolescentes usuários de álcool e outras drogas referem, sobretudo: na dificuldade de acesso e acompanhamento dos adolescentes no serviço, a falta da articulação da rede de serviços e o pouco espaço para educação permanente para qualificação do cuidado. As potencialidades do cuidado referem se que os profissionais reconhecem a necessidade de instrumentalização para a transformação da prática e compreendem que o cuidado do adolescente deve ser numa lógica intersetorial, para que o adolescente possa ser cuidado integralmente. Sendo assim, considerando o processo formativo da Residência, tem como objetivo a qualificação do profissional, mas também a contribuição para fortalecer e qualificar os serviços da RAPS. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: Sugere-se a continuidade dos estudos na área, pois se verifica escassez de bibliografia atualizada acerca do tema; e a organização do serviço para possibilitar momentos de encontros de educação continuada e permanente e na ativação dos adolescentes nos espaços de discussão da Saúde Mental.
Language, Play, Storytelling: Tabletop Role-Playing Games in the Italian L2 Classroom
Authors: Zamboni Camilla
Published: February 2025

Within the larger context of gamification and game-based learning, in this article I argue that particularly tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), which are centered around storytelling and communication, are effective tools that second and foreign language (L2/FL) instructors can use in their pedagogical planning as both frameworks for thinking about language learning and as practical affordances to leverage in class interaction. I will define what TTRPGs are and how they can be beneficial for language learning; I will discuss ways to implement TTRPGs in our curricula in various forms and degrees, following the gameful framework theorized by Jonathon Reinhardt: finally, I will present a micro tabletop role-playing game that I recently developed with Alessia Caviglia, Planétes, which was designed with gameful affordances for L2/FL learning in mind and is a preliminary exploration of “game-based L2TL.”
Work-related and individual factors in biological exposure incidents: A scoping review
Authors: Bandeira Tatiany Marques , De Souza Jefersson Mesquita , Ribeiro Thainá Souza , Rocha Greiciane Da Silva , Vasconcelos Suleima Pedroza
Published: February 2025

Background and objective: Biological exposure incidents are frequent in the workplace and have serious repercussions on the health of professionals, with millions of cases annually and thousands of infections by blood-borne viruses. The objective of this study was to map and analyze aspects related to work and individual factors associated with biological exposure incidents involving healthcare professionals in the hospital environment.Methods: This is a scoping review following the JBI methodology. The guiding question was: “What are the aspects related to work and individual factors associated with biological exposure incidents in the hospital environment?” Searches were conducted in electronic databases including LILACS, BVS, MEDLINE/Pubmed, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science. Studies from primary care professionals, those without clear methodology, case reports, expert opinions, review studies, and grey literature were excluded. Screening and inclusion were conducted by two reviewers with disagreements resolved by a third reviewer.Results: A total of 10,365 articles were found; applying a temporal limit of the last 5 years yielded 4,542 articles. After removing duplicates, 1,965 studies remained. Following title and abstract screening, 140 articles were selected. After full-text review, 46 studies were included, of which 10 comprised the final sample. Work-related aspects such as high workload, long hours, and rotating shifts increase healthcare professionals' risk of incidents. Similarly, there is an association between individual factors such as fatigue, stress, and drowsiness and such accidents.Conclusions: Studies underscore the link between biological exposure incidents and inadequate work conditions and organization, exacerbated by physical and mental factors like fatigue, drowsiness, sleep deprivation, and stress.
The vulnerable or high-risk plaque and coronary thrombotic events
Authors: Ambrose John A. , Albayati Asseel
Published: February 2025

Atherosclerosis is a chronic systemic vascular disease known to start early in life. It progresses with age and other risk factors. When involving the coronary vessels, it may present gradually or acutely as anginal pain or as acute coronary syndrome. For decades this acute presentation has been studied. Certain plaque characteristics were identified to be the culprit for those acute coronary syndromes. Relentless efforts to increase the sensitivity of screening for these vulnerable plaques have been developed. The goal is to create a preemptive intervention strategy with effective medical or percutaneous therapies. In this article, we explore the different modalities for early identification and management of those vulnerable or high-risk plaques.
Channels for Promoting Health Literacy on Family Planning Among Pregnant Women in Akheri Ward, Arumeru District
Authors: Mhina Juma Almasi , Mmari Sara , Moh’d Moh’d Juma , Amini Najma Salehe , Msuya Zakia K.
Published: February 2025

The study assessed the channels utilized to enhance family planning literacy among pregnant women in Akheri Ward, Arumeru District, Tanzania, between February and April 2024. The research focuses on hospital-registered pregnant women and employs a mixed-methods approach to address the central question of how family planning information is effectively disseminated. A total sample of 269 respondents was selected using a combination of probability and non-probability sampling techniques. Data collection involved structured interviews with key informants, including Reproductive and Child Health Officers, as well as questionnaires administered to the target population.The findings reveal that antenatal clinic mobilization by health professionals serves as the most effective channel for disseminating family planning information. This approach is particularly valued for fostering trust, offering personalized education, and facilitating informed decision-making among pregnant women. Social media platforms, especially WhatsApp groups, emerge as the second most effective channel, providing convenient access to information. Additionally, mass media, such as radio, plays a significant role in reaching broader and often remote populations. However, barriers such as limited internet access, inadequate digital literacy, and time constraints pose challenges to the efficacy of these channels, particularly in rural settings. The study underscores the critical importance of a multi-channel communication strategy to ensure comprehensive dissemination of family planning knowledge, particularly for underserved rural communities. Recommendations include increased investment in both traditional media, such as radio, and digital platforms to expand access and overcome infrastructural barriers. Furthermore, capacity-building initiatives for health professionals and community-based interventions are advocated to improve engagement and enhance maternal health outcomes. These findings contribute to the broader discourse on maternal health literacy, highlighting the need for context-specific, inclusive communication strategies in low-resource settings.
A Multifaceted Approach to Uplifting Tribal Communities: A Viewpoint of Tribes through Empowerment and Development
Authors: Chinthakindi Parandamulu , Katherasala Srinivas
Published: February 2025

Tribal communities face marginalization and limited access to necessities and economic opportunities. This research proposes a multi-pronged development approach to empower these communities. It emphasizes education (including culturally sensitive early childhood programs and skill development), women’s empowerment (through promoting gender equality and economic independence), and sustainable land and livelihood practices. Additionally, it explores fostering economic development by supporting traditional livelihoods and micro and small enterprises, alongside ensuring access to healthcare and addressing social issues. By analysing existing literature and conducting interviews with community members, this research aims to assess the effectiveness of this multi-faceted approach in achieving sustainable development and uplifting tribal communities. This research explores fascinating results of tribal communities’ perspective and actual problems that include, these 84.2% remote dwelling families encounter difficulties accessing basic healthcare services due to the absence of primary health centres (PHCs). Decision-making power typically lies with family heads, predominantly male figures. While agriculture remains the primary occupation, 66.7% tribal individuals work as agricultural labourers despite owning land. Superstitions persist, impacting health-seeking behaviour. Education and awareness play a crucial role, and addressing irrational practices is essential. Additionally, alcohol consumption patterns affect tribal health. Bridging gaps in healthcare, promoting education, and dispelling superstitions are vital steps toward improving the well-being of tribal communities.
AI-powered RPA in healthcare: Reducing costs and improving patient outcomes
Authors: Sharma Vidushi
Published: February 2025

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has led to significant advancements across various industries, with the healthcare sector experiencing transformative benefits. AI-powered RPA combines the decision-making abilities of AI with the efficiency of automation, offering solutions that streamline healthcare operations, reduce costs, and improve patient care. This paper explores the pivotal role of AI-driven RPA in healthcare, focusing on its applications in automating administrative tasks, clinical processes, and patient engagement. By examining its ability to optimize workflows such as claims processing, appointment scheduling, and patient data management, AI-powered RPA is helping healthcare organizations reduce the administrative burden, cut operational costs, and enhance the accuracy of everyday tasks. Additionally, the integration of AI in healthcare processes, such as diagnostic support, predictive analytics, and personalized treatment plans, empowers healthcare providers to deliver faster, more precise care. This paper also evaluates case studies that highlight real-world implementations of AI-powered RPA, demonstrating its impact on both financial savings and improvements in patient outcomes. Furthermore, it delves into the challenges healthcare systems face when adopting such technologies, including data security, workforce adaptation, and regulatory compliance. Finally, the paper offers insights into the future potential of AI-powered RPA in healthcare, envisioning its role in the evolution of telemedicine, remote monitoring, and precision medicine. Through this analysis, we aim to showcase how AI-driven automation can reshape the healthcare landscape, driving both cost-efficiency and enhanced patient care.
Towards Recovery: An Analysis of Post‑Disaster Recovery Practices in Australia
Authors: Downing-Donnelly Miles , Ahmed Iftekhar
Published: February 2025

The occurrence of disasters is increasing in frequency and magnitude in Australia as a result of climate change. According to projections, disasters related to climate change and also other types of disasters are expected to impose an increasing burden on Australian communities and will increasingly challenge the capabilities of governments and other agencies to manage the post-disaster response and recovery. This paper explores whether Australian post-disaster recovery practices can be augmented to support and empower those impacted by catastrophic disasters. The research used a case study methodology to explore examples of major recent disasters in Australia and suggests how disaster recovery can be augmented by extending existing practices and/or utilising alternative practices. Recovery practices were identified from the literature and the selected case studies, and were analysed for importance, effectiveness and future potential improvements. Community engagement has been identified as a key factor in assessing the appropriate disaster recovery decisions and actions. The research on the disaster context and practices coupled with a review of the current scholarly discourse has been used to propose an indicative community recovery support matrix as a way of assisting governments and agencies involved in disaster recovery to develop strategies in the initial stage of supporting impacted communities.
A maturity assessment model for data governance in small and medium enterprises in Vietnam
Authors: Hai Chu Thi Hong
Published: February 2025

Within digital transformation, data governance is vitally important for business performance improvement. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam struggle to achieve this due to their resource and readiness levels, as well as their technological capabilities. The data maturity models that exist, such as DAMA-DMBOK and DCAM, face a similar problem as they are designed for larger enterprises and are not easily applicable to SMEs. This paper seeks to create a model that is more suitable for Vietnamese SMEs. To achieve this, the research is conducted through document analysis, interviewing 20 data governance professionals, and conducting test research within 20 target SMEs across the manufacturing, trade, and service industries. The outcomes reveal that the model assists SMEs in improving data literacy, developing data governance policies, fulfilling security compliance measures, and integrating cloud data systems. Respondents from SMEs claiming to possess the highest level of maturity, on average, reported a 20% relative increase in business performance. In addition to contributing to data governance theory, this model is the first framework that cost-effectively aids Vietnamese SMEs in complying with Decree 13/2023/ND-CP while simultaneously improving their competitive abilities.
Artificial intelligence and vehicle license plate recognition: A literature review
Authors: Martínez Hernán Darío Enríquez , Insuasti Jesus
Published: February 2025

This study presents a systematic literature review on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in vehicle license plate recognition, focusing on neural network-based technologies. The primary objective is to identify recent advancements that enhance traffic control automation and road safety. The research methodology involves a structured search and analysis of 90 significant publications selected from databases such as IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and DOAJ. Findings indicate that convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and deep learning models play a crucial role in improving recognition accuracy and efficiency, particularly through optimized image processing techniques and convolutional layers. However, challenges persist due to variations in license plate design and adverse environmental conditions affecting system performance. The study highlights the need for continued research on image preprocessing methods to enhance robustness and adaptability. The conclusions emphasize the critical role of AI-driven recognition systems in modern transportation infrastructure, advocating for further integration of advanced neural network architectures. From a practical perspective, these findings contribute to the development of more reliable and efficient vehicle identification systems, with implications for law enforcement, automated tolling, and smart city initiatives.
An educational researcher's guide to ChatGPT: How it works and how to use it
Authors: DeCoster Jamie , Bailey Jhonelle , Keys Matthew
Published: February 2025

In an era of rapid technological advancements, ChatGPT has emerged as a revolutionary tool in educational research, offering opportunities to enhance research efficiency and foster innovative thinking. This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing ChatGPT effectively in educational research. The operational mechanisms of ChatGPT are explained, along with a discussion of practical applications such as content creation, literature summarization, statistical analysis, and idea generation. A critical discussion of prompt engineering highlights strategies for crafting inputs that optimize AI responses. Examples include paying explicit attention to both the content of the prompt as well as how the prompt is phrased. Advanced features, such as web integration, customized GPTs, and Python-based data analysis, are explored to showcase the expanding possibilities of generative AI in educational contexts. The potential for ChatGPT to streamline workflows is contrasted with ethical considerations, including risks of misinformation, inherent biases, and privacy concerns. Researchers are urged to validate outputs and disclose AI usage transparently to maintain research integrity. While recognizing the challenges, the article underscores ChatGPT’s potential to improve educational research by enabling more accessible, efficient, and collaborative practices. Researchers are encouraged to adapt to these evolving tools, embracing their potential while remaining vigilant to ethical considerations and limitations.
Effects of Music Dimensions on the Customer's Behavior Visiting Commercial Centers by Moderating Factors: Case Study Retail Stores in District 1 of Tehran, Iran
Authors: Samverdi Mohammad
Published: February 2025

To attract the customer, gain profit and increase purchase, organizations should understand the customer's behavior and factors affecting such as environmental factors. In fact, customers communicate with the buying and selling environment through the interior and exterior elements of the store. For example, among the internal factors affecting the attractiveness of the store, music is one of the factors that is ignored by managers of organizations and stores. According to the study results, it was attempted to prove the effect and dimensions of music as an environmental factor on the customer's behavior. This issue is investigated in the form of nine hypotheses, including the effects of music dimensions separately and the effects of music dimensions on different age groups and both genders of men and women. Finally, according to the results, it was concluded that the hypothesis of the effects of music dimensions was confirmed separately, the hypothesis of the effects of music dimensions on gender was rejected, and the hypothesis of the effects of music dimensions on different age groups was confirmed.
A Study on the Value Evaluation System of Recreational Sports and Leisure Resources from the Perspective of Tourists' Psychology
Authors: Wen Lei
Published: February 2025

The aim of this study is to construct a value evaluation system for leisure sports and recreational resources based on tourists' psychological perspectives. Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the study analyzed the weights of four criteria factors, namely diversity of recreational resources, service quality, pricing strategy, and environmental quality, with a focus on tourists' intention to revisit. Among these factors, environmental quality has the highest weight, accounting for 46.811%. At the secondary indicator level, among the diversity of recreational resources, environmental landscape diversity has the highest weight, reaching 45.793%; among service quality factors, the weight of service quality level is the highest, accounting for 44.343%; among pricing strategy factors, the weight of pricing rationality is the highest, accounting for 54.995%. In the scheme level, the study selected three schemes, namely Xi'an Olympic Sports Center, Xi'an Sports Stadium, and Xi'an Urban Sports Park. After the single sorting of indicators and the overall sorting of scheme level, Xi'an Olympic Sports Center obtained the highest score of 4.517 points, indicating that it is the leisure sports and recreational resource with the highest intention for tourists to revisit. The study's CR value was verified by a one-time test, demonstrating its reliability. The AHP hierarchy analysis method used in this study is a commonly used multi-index decision-making method that can accurately evaluate the weight of different factors and assess leisure sports and recreational resources. The quantified analysis of the scores of different factors and schemes provides a reference for decision-makers, helping to optimize the management and service of leisure sports and recreational resources, and improve tourist satisfaction and intention to revisit.
Stories in the flesh: Women in higher education share their tattoos of crucial events, overcoming challenges, and hope
Authors: Romero Christina , Davis Patricia , Komar Brooke , Warner Martha
Published: February 2025

Four women in higher education collaborated to share their tattoo stories. In this article of our qualitative research, we use individual journaling and reflections on our tattoo stories, which represent crucial and highly significant experiences. We critically center on findings that emerged from analyzing our stories through the lenses of narrative, intersectionality, attachment theory, continuing bonds, and the exploration of social issues that lie beneath the motives of women permanently memorializing and inking their bodies. Findings relate to tattoo-specific language that reveals cultural and contextual identities related to traumas from our lives.
Innovation and economic growth in middle-income countries: The moderating role of remittances
Authors: Islam Md Zahidul , Masum Md , Islam Md Farijul , Nabi Md Nurun , Rahman Mohammad Sayedur
Published: February 2025

The prime objective of this paper is to examine the direct and moderating role of remittances in the innovation-growth nexus in MICs. Middle-income countries (MICs) can drive global economic growth by utilizing 75% of the population through technological development and boosting GDP by over one-third of the total. However, using human resources effectively and maintaining technical advancement standards in response to rapid economic changes remain a significant challenge. The study utilizes the "2nd generation unit root test and the panel corrected standard errors (PCSE) and the feasible generalized least squares (FGLS)" approaches. The FGLS and "Dumitrescu-Hurlin (D-H)" causality tests are applied to confirm the robustness of the PCSE approach. The study highlights the distinct and interconnected effects of remittances and innovation on economic growth in MICs, emphasizing their mutually reinforcing role in sustained growth. The interactive span demonstrates that remittances functioned as a substitute in the innovation-growth association. Finally, the study reveals a bidirectional causal affiliation between remittances and economic growth and a unidirectional causal connection between economic growth and innovation. MICs should enhance remittance transfer systems, invest in innovation, enhance skills, utilize public-private partnerships for efficient allocation, and balance entrepreneurship with macroeconomic stability.
Testing the validity of EKC hypothesis using CO2 emissions and ecological footprint in Nigeria: The role of financial development
Authors: Nadabo Yusuf Shamsuddeen , Salisu Suleiman Maigari
Published: February 2025

This study examines the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) Hypothesis in Nigeria by analysing carbon dioxide emissions and ecological footprint from 1991 to 2022. Using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds test for cointegration and the Toda-Yamamoto causality approach, findings reveal a positive correlation between economic growth and both CO2 emissions and ecological footprint, indicating that environmental impacts rise with economic growth. An inverted U-shaped relationship is observed between economic growth and CO2 emissions, suggesting a threshold beyond which further growth could reduce emissions. Financial development, trade openness, and urbanization significantly influence CO2 emissions and ecological footprint, underscoring the need for sustainable policies. Key recommendations include promoting sustainable urbanization, encouraging green investments through financial regulations, monitoring trade activities, and incentivizing renewable energy adoption. Utilizing green financial products like Sukuk for funding priority infrastructure projects could enhance renewable energy use, environmental sustainability, and financial sector growth in Nigeria. These findings emphasize the urgency for policy interventions to align economic growth with environmental sustainability, ensuring a balanced approach to development while mitigating adverse ecological impacts.
Enhancing academic achievement and artistic appreciation in music students through inquiry and task-based learning: An experimental study
Authors: Zhang Meng , Attapaiboon Tinnakorn , Jantharajit Nirat
Published: February 2025

This study examines the effectiveness of a blended instructional approach combining Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) and Task-Based Learning (TBL) in enhancing academic achievement and artistic appreciation among music performance students. Methodology: Fifty second-year students from Beijing City College participated divided into an experimental group using the blended instructional approach and a control group following traditional teaching methods. The intervention lasted two months and its impact was evaluated through pre- and post-intervention comparisons of academic achievement and artistic appreciation. Findings: Results revealed significant improvements in the experimental group with mean academic achievement increasing from 115.12 ± 4.53 to 117.56 ± 4.16 (P<0.05) and mean artistic appreciation rising from 75.24 ± 3.40 to 76.84 ± 3.91 (P<0.05). Additionally, the experimental group outperformed the control group in academic achievement (t=-6.866, Cohen's d=1.373) and artistic appreciation (t=-7.333, Cohen's d=1.467). Practical Implications: These findings suggest that integrating IBL and TBL provides a robust framework for improving cognitive and artistic outcomes in music education, offering teachers an effective alternative to traditional teaching methods.
The Announcement and Promotion of Citizenship Values in Iraqi Society
Authors:   Ministry of Education, Babylon Education Directorate, Iraq, Hamza Lect. Dr. Haider Addam
Published: February 2025

The research dealt with the first chapter of the methodological framework of the research, the research problem, the importance of the research and the need for it, the research objective, the research limits, the identification and definition of terms, the second chapter the theoretical framework and previous studies, the first section dealt with citizenship, its concept and components, the characteristics of citizenship, the dimensions of the concept of citizenship, the values of citizenship (freedom, equality, justice), the components of citizenship belonging, the concept of belonging, the dimensions of belonging (identity, loyalty, commitment, affection and love), while the second section included advertising and the factors affecting its perception, the definition of advertising, communication and the elements of the process Communication, communication functions, visual communication, classification of advertising posters according to their function, they are (political posters, commercial posters, economic posters, tourist posters, religious posters, cultural posters, social posters, informational posters, and previous studies, Chapter Three This chapter deals with the research procedures, first: research methodology, second: the research community includes the community (intellectual and objective aspect, technical and formal aspect) third: the research sample (model No. (1) Corrupt media divides us - researcher's work, model No. (2) honesty saves you and lying disgraces you - researcher's work, model No. (3) equality - researcher's work), Chapter Four: This chapter deals with: First: Results, Second: Conclusions, Third: Sources.
Ritme en la Publicitat gràfica
Authors: Tena-Parera Daniel
Published: February 2025

El text proposa l’estudi de la variable ritme en els missatges gràfics publicitaris. Es diserta sobre el ritme i un cop explicada des de diferents àmbits i/o diferents autors, es planteja l'estudi com a variable crítica per l’estudi de variables dependents com poden ser l’agradabilitat del missatge, la intenció de compra o altres possibles variables dels anuncis gràfics publicitaris. Es descriuen els valors de la variable ritme (simple, compost, constant o lliure) i es planteja el seu estudi des d’una perspectiva quantitativa i experimental. Per fer-ho es plantegen, de menera especulativa, les hipòtesis d’estudi.
La evaluación de la creatividad publicitaria desde la perspectiva docente: metodología, objetivos y retos
Authors: Balbuena Palacios Leonor , Longhi Ludovico , Alegre Isam
Published: February 2025

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo explorar cómo se evalúa la creatividad en el ámbito universitario, específicamente en la enseñanza en la titulación de publicidad. Debido a la naturaleza subjetiva de la creatividad, los docentes enfrentan el reto de establecer criterios que permitan evaluarla de manera objetiva y justa. Para abordar esta cuestión, se emplea una metodología cualitativa basada en entrevistas en profundidad a seis profesores universitarios que imparten asignaturas relacionadas con la creatividad en publicidad. El estudio busca comprender los enfoques y criterios que los docentes utilizan para evaluar el pensamiento creativo de los estudiantes...
Synergistic effects of Ti\(_{3}\)C\(_{2}\)T\(_{x}\) MXene on the structural and dielectric properties of blend-based dielectrics
Authors: NATH Nitesh Kumar , PARIDA Rajanikanta , PARIDA Bichitra Nanda , NAYAK Nimai C.
Published: February 2025

The PVDF/PMMA-Ti₃C₂Tx MXene composite (PMC) films are processed via the solution casting method. The various phases (α, β) of PVDF have been identified through analysis using an X-ray diffractometer and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy instruments. The maximum percentage β phase (%) obtained was 73.15%, which corresponds to a 10.0 wt% composite film. The structural analysis revealed that the Ti3C2Tx nanoparticles are immiscibly distributed throughout the blend matrix, allowing the electrical conductivity and dielectric constant values to noticeably increase at constant frequency. The highest dielectric loss of 0.077 and the highest dielectric constant (εr) of 191.5 (at 100 Hz) were observed in the nanocomposites (NCs) film having 20 wt% Ti3C2Tx MXene. The relative permittivity rises with increasing filler content because of high electrostatics and the interfacial polarization between the neat blend (‒CH2‒CF2 dipole) and filler. The percolation behavior is displayed by the conducting composite, and the percolation threshold has been shown to be more than 20 wt% MXene. The present study offers a novel perspective on the enhanced structural and dielectric properties of the composite system.
CONSTITUTIVE MODELLING FOR TROPICAL RESIDUAL SOILS WITH MODIFIED ROTATIONAL HARDENING PARAMETER
Authors: Regalla Sandhya Rani , Kota Nagendra Prasad
Published: February 2025

The proposed constitutive model is a generalized model to explain the stress-strain behaviour of soils encompassing unsaturated and saturated states of natural soils and also soft clays. The previously proposed models had treated the unsaturated and saturated states separately. The model is intended for tropical residual soils. The explicit nature of the stress-strain response of tropical residual soil mostly depends on the fabric and nature of cement bonding in addition to the usual factors such as current state, stress history, stress path, and drainage conditions. Despite the availability of quite a good number of constitutive relations concerning the behaviour of clays, the strain softening behaviour of tropical residual soils during the deformation process has not been satisfactorily tackled. The model is proposed within the framework of hardening plasticity. The rotational hardening parameter of modified Wheeler’s model is modified in the proposed model. The method allows for calibrating model parameters adopted in the model in addition to being an independent method to model the strain softening behaviour. This approach has the twin advantages of combining the conventional hyperbolic approach to the critical state concept and calibrating the model parameters adopted in the model for use in other stress paths. The model was validated by the analysis of data available in the literature to reproduce quantitatively, the observed behavior. The concordance between observed and computed results is regarded as satisfactory and supports the likelihood of duplicating the key characteristics of soils found in many states using a simple general framework. After formulation of the model for isotropic and triaxial stress states, typical predictions are provided and compared qualitatively with typical trends of tropical soil behaviour.
MIXTURE DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS OF DAIRY AVERAGE PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS IN BANGKOK, THAILAND
Authors: Areeak Tidarut , Hanpayak Tanatip
Published: February 2025

Air pollution, specifically PM2.5, poses significant health risks and global environmental challenges. Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, also experiences severe levels of PM2.5. The objective of this study is to determine the optimal probability distribution for PM2.5 concentration in Bangkok. Daily average PM2.5 concentrations from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2022, were analyzed at 10 monitoring sites in the Bangkok area. The concentration patterns of PM2.5 were characterized using several statistical distributions, including lognormal, gamma, and Weibull distributions, as well as 2-mixture and 3-mixture distributions. Akaike and Bayesian information criteria were utilized to identify the optimal statistical distribution fit. Results indicate that the lognormal-lognormal distribution is most suitable for the PM2.5 concentration data from stations situated along roadways. However, stations in residential areas exhibit variability in statistical distributions, likely due to distinct factors at each location. Nevertheless, it is observed that each station in Bangkok is matched to a distribution with lognormal components.