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The Application and Design Research of Chinese Painting Elements in Cultural and Creative Products
Authors: 唐 彦
Published: July 2023

Chinese painting is a treasured art form of the Chinese nation, serving as an important cultural medium for disseminating its humanistic spirit. In current times, while Chinese painting continues to explore and inherit traditional painting techniques, it also engages in cross-border integration and innovation with other art forms. It is imperative to fully excavate the expressive mode, elements, and humanistic values of Chinese painting, selecting, analyzing, and refining the most distinctive cultural elements and applying them to the design of creative products. This paper conducts a study on the successes and challenges in the design and development of cultural and creative products based on Chinese painting through multiple case studies, with the goal of guiding it towards a path of combining protection, inheritance, and development, and to create a series of creative design works that convey the aesthetic essence of traditional Chinese painting. This research inspires innovative and practical ideas for integrating traditional culture and contemporary design research, including how Chinese painting can maximize its cultural value and aesthetic characteristics in the design of creative products, as well as the application and design methods of Chinese painting elements in the cultural and creative industry.
Special Vocabulary Learning Difficulties for EFL Students with Chinese Backgrounds
Authors: Bao Lina
Published: July 2023

This paper discussed three important factors related to the special difficulties of EFL learners: coursebooks, language distance, and teachers. EFL students' vocabulary input sources lack real context and socio-cultural context of target language. At this point, efforts cannot be focused on creating a real context for them, which is unrealistic, but to find special methods based on the special difficulties of EFL. For EFL learners, coursebooks, as one of the numerous learning resources, have become the most important way for them to input language. This should be the starting point for finding EFL learners' difficulties and solving them. In addition, the large language distance between Chinese and English causes students to encounter certain difficulties in learning the target language. For the issue of contrasting the differences between NEST and non-NEST, which has been extensively studied, this paper proposed that the focus of researchers should be on providing effective vocabulary learning strategies for EFL students, rather than contrasting the two of them. According to the "Learning Burden of a Word " proposed by Nation, this paper lastly stated the strengths and weaknesses of EFL coursebooks. After analysis, the strengths of the textbook are that most textbooks provide pronunciation, all textbooks provide written form, but provide contextual meaning. The primary stage textbooks provide explanations of grammatical functions. The main weaknesses are the lack of explanation modules for word parts, related means, concepts and references, settlements and constraints on use.
Getting Multicultural Concepts from Malaysian Modern Pewter Craftwork
Authors: Hu Wei , Abindinhazir Zainuddin bin
Published: July 2023

Traditional pewter craft in Malaysia has a development history of more than 100 years and achieved success in the modern market, compared to the recession in the original countries of traditional pewter manufacturing such as China and Euro-American countries. This article is a study of the multicultural features contained in the design of pewter craft works, which is one of the main factors for the success. The evaluation method is based on judgmental or purposive sampling on part of a large collection of pewter craft works from major Malaysian companies and local pewter craft workshops. The analysis of this study reveals a regulation of the multicultural features in Malaysian modern pewter craft works, and provides a way how artisans and designers get multicultural design awareness. A set of practical steps about the way of designers combine the production of traditional craftwork with different cultural elements, which is effectively beneficial to develop a traditional cultural craft in contemporary time. The findings of this study are expected to be useful in culture-based design, expanding the cultural vision of contemporary artists and designers based on the way of thinking and rules of the internal evolution of a country's culture.
The Necessity and Suggestion of Continuing Education for Accountants
Authors: Chen Qiong Zi
Published: July 2023

Whether it is a government unit or an enterprise, in the process of carrying out daily accounting work, accountants are always the core of accounting work, and the quality of accountants is the necessary basic condition for accountants to engage in accounting work. It determines the quality of accounting work. Continuing education for accountants is to improve the overall quality of accountants, specifically including political literacy, professional ethics, and professional skills, so as to create a group of accounting personnel who meet the needs of social and economic development and are proficient in professional skills. Senior accounting management talents with high professional ethics. The content of continuing education for accountants is divided into public subjects and professional subjects. Public subjects include basic knowledge such as laws and regulations, policy theories, professional ethics, and technical information that professional technicians should generally master. Professional subjects are divided into professional general knowledge, professional There are three categories of core knowledge and professional development knowledge. This paper mainly combines the results of literature research on continuing education, and on the basis of previous studies, expounds the necessity of continuing education for accountants, analyzes the problems in the development of continuing education for accountants, and explores the future of continuing education for accountants. Development proposals and methods for readers' reference.
The Correlation Between Anxiety Levels and Foreign Language Learning Among University Students
Authors: Wang Sirui
Published: July 2023

Anxiety is a prevalent psychological state that significantly impacts foreign language learning. Specifically, "second/foreign language anxiety" (FLA) refers to the anxiety associated with the acquisition of a foreign language, characterized by learners' negative emotional reactions. Foreign language acquisition encompasses a complex range of self-perceptions, beliefs, feelings, and behaviors related to language learning. Research has indicated a connection between anxiety levels among university students and their foreign language learning outcomes. This correlation provides an opportunity for further investigation into foreign language learning strategies, anxiety reduction, and improved performance.
Chinese University Students' English Reading Strategies: An Analysis of the Current Situation and A Proposal for Enhancement
Authors: ZHENG Rui
Published: July 2023

English reading strategies and awareness of reading strategies are of great significance for English learners to master and possess high English reading abilities, but in reality, learners' ability to apply English reading strategies is still unsatisfactory. Moreover, this issue seems to be a common and urgent issue for all learners of English as a second language. This study taking a Chinese university (Hunan University of Science and Engineering, HUSE) as an example, using the  Survey of Reading Strategies (SORS) to measure three broad categories of reading strategies, 527 respondents involved,  through comparing data mean values of English majors with non-English majors and the composite mean value of these respondents, found that: (a) English major students have higher reading strategy awareness than non-English major students; (b) English major and non-English major students are at different levels in terms of reading strategy awareness and generally have a moderate level of reading strategies; (c) There is great room for improvement in university students’ reading strategy. Centering on how to make good use of the teaching resources of reading courses and how to use innovative ways and methods to enhance the awareness and ability of college students' reading strategies, this study puts forward four measures, namely, attaching importance to reading strategy education in reading course teaching, attaching importance to the leading role of reading course teachers in improving students' reading strategy level in curriculum teaching, attaching importance to students' main role, and strengthening students' reading strategy training.
The Unsettled Agreement of the 2019 Re-Demarcation of the Indonesia-Malaysia Boundary Line’s Impact
Authors: Nurdin Amin , Sudjito Sudjito , Arsana I Made Andi
Published: July 2023

Referring to the principle of uti possidetis juris, the establishment of the boundary line on Sebatik Island was based on a previous agreement between the Netherlands and the British. It was stated in the 1915 Agreement between the Netherlands and the British, which declared that the boundary line follows a parallel line of 4º10' North Latitude. Unfortunately, The Boundary Agreement of 1915 does not mention the datum and reference ellipsoid used to determine the abovementioned 4° 10' North Latitude. The absence of a datum and reference ellipsoid causes disputes in determining the precise location of boundary pillars during the field reconstruction procedure. A joint survey between Indonesia and Malaysia in 1983 found that most of the boundary pillars on Sebatik Island were not precisely located along the 4° 10' North Latitude line and based on the results of the 10th meeting of the Joint Working Group on the Outstanding Boundary Problems in 2018, Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to re-demarcate the boundary, which was carried out in 2019. This study aims to determine the impact of the 2019 re-demarcation of the boundary line between Indonesia and Malaysia on Sebatik Island. The methods applied in this research are in-depth interviews, observation, and document studies. The results found that the 2019 re-demarcation resulted in exchanging areas between Indonesia and Malaysia. This area exchange generates uncertainty about land ownership by citizens in border zones.
Drug Recommendations Using a “Reviews and Sentiment Analysis” by a Recurrent Neural Network
Authors: Begum S. Gousiya , Sree P. Kiran
Published: July 2023

Drug Recommendation systems have the capability to recommend drugs. On daily basis, a huge amount of data is being generated by the patients. All the valuable data can be properly utilized for creating a reliable drug recommendation system. In this paper, the researchers aimed to propose a system for drug recommendations. The main scope of the system is to predict the correct medication based on reviews and ratings. The proposed system uses Natural Language Processing techniques (NLP) and Recurrent Neural Network (RNN). The researchers also considered various metrices such as precision, recall, accuracy, f1 Score, roc curve as the measures of the system performance. Natural Language Processing techniques were used for gathering useful information from patients data, and RNN is a machine learning methodology, that works really well when it comes to analysing textual data. The system considers various patient data attributes like age, gender, dosage, medical history, symptom in order to make appropriate predictions. As the result, the proposed system has the potential to help medical professionals in making informed drug recommendations.
Strategies for Educational Service Marketing and Brand Equity Management in Educational Firms
Authors: Karimah Yenny Dewi , Surachman Surachman , Sunaryo Sunaryo
Published: July 2023

The term marketing is closely related to the world of profit trading business. However, it is different now since marketing terms are needed in various institutions, especially in educational institutions. Researchers studied marketing strategy and brand equity management, promotion mix strategy, marketing mix strategy, brand equity management, and the impact on institutions from implementing marketing strategy and brand equity management. at YPI Ar-Rohmah Putri Malang. This study uses a qualitative approach. This research phase is divided into three stages, namely the preparation stage, the implementation stage, and the completion stage. The researcher chose the research location at the Ar-Rohma Putri Islamic Education Foundation on Jl. Jambu, Semanding, Sumbersekar, Kec. Dau, Malang, East Java. Marketing strategy for marketing services through a promotional mix at the Islamic educational institution Ar-Rohmah Putri Islamic Boarding School Malang. The promotion mix is done through advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, public relations, word of mouth. Marketing strategy for marketing services through the marketing mix at the Islamic educational institution Ar-Rohmah Putri Islamic Boarding School Malang. The marketing mix for educational services includes product, price, location, promotion, people, physical evidence, and process.
High-Intensity Interval Training’s Effect on Cognitive Functions
Authors: Sabita Rifqi , Siagian Minarma , Ibrahim Nurhadi
Published: July 2023

HIIT has been known to improve cognitive function. In addition to its effect on the hippocampal area. After HIIT training, BDNF levels also increase in the spinal cord, cerebellum and several cortical areas through increasing levels of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1). In neurons, BDNF is present not only in the cytoplasm, but also near the dendritic spines, which influences their development. BDNF stimulates the process of neuroplasticity, which is manifested in neurogenesis, stimulation of the plasticity of serotoninergic, dopaminergic, cholinergic or noradrenergic neurons, dendritogenesis, and synaptogenesis. Moreover, BDNF facilitates the growth and survival of neurons and microglial cells. It also participates in cell differentiation, potentiation of signal transmission, induction, and maintenance of long-term potentiation of the synapse enhancement. Because of these properties, BDNF enhances cognition and takes part in emotional processes, spatial orientation and learning, as well as body coordination. Evidence suggests that IGF-1 is a major determinant of the effect of physical exercise on BDNF levels and thus on cognition more generally. There is an upregulation of Fndc5 gene expression in skeletal muscle and an increase in irisin after prolonged resistance training in rats and humans following HIIT training. When hippocampal Fndc5 was upregulated during exercise, BDNF and other neuroprotective genes were also activated in the rat hippocampus. Exercise-induced adult hippocampal neurogenesis is associated with increased Fndc5 and BDNF genes thus enhancing cognition. Then, stroke is associated with neuroinflammation that affects the processes of neuroplasticity in the lesion core, penumbra and small areas such as the spinal cord.
The Relevance of Convict Punishment in Sukamiskin Class 1 Prison, Bandung
Authors: Seisabila Runi Sikah , Susanti Vinita
Published: July 2023

The phenomenon in society when talking about the theme of prisons in Indonesia is focused on overcrowding imprisonment in Indonesia and is quite concerning when looking at prisoners who are not taken care of in prisons. However, this discussion does not apply to the situation of Class I Prison, Sukamiskin, Bandung which has complete facilities provided in the prison and the condition of prisoners who can be said to be prosperous. Therefore, the author will discuss the relevance of the punishment received by prisoners in Sukamiskin Class 1 Prison comparable or not to all the complete circumstances and facilities in Sukamiskin Class 1 Prison by seeing that the punishment can have a deterrent effect on the perpetrators, preventing the crime from happening again.
Active Labour Market Policy in Indonesia: Reviewing the Employment Policies and Programmes’ Preparation
Authors: Rahmatutik Nela , Laksmono Bambang Shergi
Published: July 2023

Indonesia experienced a significant increase in the labor force with a percentage reaching 69.30% of the total working age population. This condition is a demographic bonus that must be managed by Indonesia. For this reason, the government is trying to improve the investment climate through the Labor Market Flexicurity approach. However, this approach must be balanced with an Active Labor Market Policy that can boost the competitiveness of the Indonesian workforce. The focus of this research is to describe and analyze the development of Active Labor Market Policy in Indonesia. The approach taken in this research is a qualitative approach using a descriptive research type. Data collection techniques were carried out by means of documentation studies, observations, and interviews with 17 people through purposive sampling. The results of the research show that the development of the implementation of the Active Labor Market Policy needs to be supported by a reliable Labor Market Information System. The priority programs for the Active Labor Market in Indonesia include providing government assistance programs, vocational training programs, providing assistance to job seekers to fostering industrial relations and labor inspection. The target group of the Active Labor Market Policy in Indonesia so far has targeted youth, women and persons with disabilities. Meanwhile, the strategy implemented in Indonesia is based on a demand approach, phasing, involving stakeholders and using technology. The implementation of the Active Labor Market Policy in Indonesia still encounters several obstacles, so that it is not enough to say it is optimally active.
State Treasury and Budget System Online Monitoring (OM-SPAN) on Organizational Performance
Authors: Puspitasari Eka Firta , Baridwan Zaki , Atmini Saari
Published: July 2023

Backgrounds: Prior to the adoption of the OM-SPAN program and its implementation, treasury officials must go to State Treasury Service Office (KPPN) to review the liquidation process through a Payment Order (SPM) and Fund Deposit Order (SP2D).
Aim: This study aims to analyze and obtain empirical evidence on the effect of information quality, system quality, service quality, and trust on user satisfaction of the OM-SPAN application at the Treasury Officer of the Directorate General of Housing of the Ministry of PUPR. Furthermore, the effect of user satisfaction on organizational performance will also be analyzed.
Methods: The sample consisted of 95 Treasury officials of the Directorate General of Housing of the Ministry of PUPR spread across work units and centers in 38 provinces in Indonesia.
Findings: The findings and results of this study empirically show that user satisfaction with the OM-SPAN application is influenced by several factors, namely the information quality and system quality of the OM-SPAN application. The results of this study also concluded that user satisfaction with the OM-SPAN application has a positive effect on organizational performance. The findings and results of this study also make it clear that no empirical evidence explains the effect of service quality and trust as determinants of OM-SPAN application user satisfaction.
Issues Affecting Almajiri Schools in Nigeria: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Parameters in Sokoto
Authors: Miya Yusuf Yahaya , Abdul-Kareem Jamil , Sa’eed Abdullahi , Sarkingobir Yusuf , Yabo Aminu Musa , Bello Zayyanu
Published: July 2023

Background: There are many dimensions to the consequences of lack of sanitation, that are threat to public health. Diarrhea and relations due to poor WASH kills and put on cost on family and economy at large. Poor WASH affects economy in the sense that, millions of persons are unable to yield maximum productivity due to sickness, millions of working hours lost, and millions of schooling hours lost.
Aim: This study performed an assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene among Almajiri schools in Sokoto state, Nigeria.
Method: A survey using a sample size of 300 schools gotten via simple random sampling, analyzed with descriptive statistics and chi-square test. Findings: The Almajiri schools surveyed, 3.3% of them have basic sanitation; 6.7% had limited sanitation; and most of them (90.0%) have no service at all (unimproved sanitation facilities or no sanitation facilities at the school). No Almajiri school had basic hygiene services (that is handwashing water and soap at the latrine vicinity), 33.7% had limited hygiene services, that is, they recorded acquiring of handwashing facilities with water but no soap available at the school at the time of the inspection, 66.6% of the schools had no services, that is no handwashing facilities or no water available at the school during the survey. Chi-square test has shown that there is significant difference in levels of water, sanitation, and hygiene among Almajiri schools in Sokoto state, Nigeria at p<0.05.
Antecedents of Purchase Decision of Vape Users in Samarinda
Authors: Diah Ahyar M. , Surahman Surahman , Azizah Amiril , Setiawan Indra , Inggrid Queen
Published: July 2023

Background: Vape, sometimes known as "electronic cigarettes," first made its way into Indonesia in 2012. As technology advances, vaping's popularity there is still rising. The vast number of people who traveled abroad for vacation is where it all began. They brought vaporizers with them when they went back to Indonesia. They introduced them to friends, family, and coworkers in their various communities, which led to many people switching from traditional cigarettes to vaping and raising the price of vape in Indonesia.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to analyze and prove the effect of perceived enjoyment, social influence, subjective norms, personal gratification on the attitude of vape users in Samarinda City.
Method: Researchers conducted quantitative research by providing questionnaires to residents of Samarinda who use vaping products. The questionnaire contains 26 indicators and 26 statements scores on a scale of 1 to 5, with one strongly disagreeing and five strongly agreeing. The sample size for the SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) analysis tool is 100-200 respondents to estimate interpretations with SEM performed on the IBM AMOS 23 software.
Findings: Perceived enjoyment, social influence, subjective norms, and personal gratification significantly effect the attitudes of vape users in Samarinda City. In addition, attitude and intention significantly affects purchase decisions for vape users in Samarinda City.
Evaluation of Outpatient Satisfaction with Pharmaceutical Services in the Era of National Health Insurance
Authors: Sari Dewi Mardika , Dewi Pramitha Esha Nirmala
Published: July 2023

Background: The National Health Insurance (JKN) system has been able to improve the health status of the Indonesian people. However, efforts are still needed to accelerate the achievement of health indicators to catch up with other countries. Therefore, the researchers were interested in conducting research related to evaluating outpatient satisfaction with pharmaceutical services in the era of national health insurance at the PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital.
Aim: The purpose of this study is to determine the profile of outpatient satisfaction and at what dimensional pointes outpatients are less satisfied with pharmaceutical services by using national health insurance at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping hospital  
Method: This research is a non-experimental descriptive study with a cross sectional approach. Sampling is carried out prospectively by the purposive sampling method through questionnaires given to the target population. The number of statement items in this study is 29 satisfaction items and 29 expectations items in terms of 5 dimensions.
Findings: The level of satisfaction of outpatients with pharmaceutical services in national health insurance users at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping included the responsiveness dimension of 95.52%, the empathy dimension of 90.49%, the assurance dimension of 90.32%, the reliability dimension of 87.12%, and the tangible dimension of 86.40%. The result of the average value of the respondent's overall satisfaction level was 89.97%. Based on the average results of the value of the outpatient satisfaction level with the pharmaceutical services of national health insurance users at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital, this value is included in the category of "very satisfied."
The Influence of 8-Week Aerobic Exercise on Antioxidant Enzym on Young Men
Authors: Yunus Moch.
Published: July 2023

Background: Aerobic exercise is indicated to be able to trigger an increase in antioxidant enzyme activity in the human body, which is one indicator of an increase in antioxidant enzyme activity marked by an increase in blood plasma Superoxide dismutase (SOD).
Aim: This study aims to examine and analyze the magnitude of the increase in SOD due to aerobic exercise for 8 weeks.
Methods: This research is a quasi-experimental research with a quantitative approach and a one group pretest and posttest design. The population in this study were students of the Department of Sports Coaching, State University of Malang, aged 19-20 years, with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI). The sampling technique used purposive sampling, with a total sample of 20 students. Data was collected by measuring blood plasma SOD activity as an indicator of antioxidant enzyme. SOD measurements were carried out before and after the aerobic exercise treatment. Aerobic exercise is carried out with a frequency of 3 times per week, with moderate intensity, for 8 weeks. Data Analysis using t-test in pairs (? = 0.05).
Findings: The results showed that the mean and standard deviation of the SOD pretest were 22.68 ± 2.62 U/ml and posttest 29.05 ± 1.44 U/ml, there is an average increase in SOD activity plasma by 21.9% (p=0.021 <0.05).
Is ESG Companies' Performance Influenced by Ownership Structure? Evidence in ASEAN
Authors: Kurniawan Ivana , Rokhim Rofikoh
Published: July 2023

Background: According to studies on sustainability dimensions – environmental, social, and governance (ESG) – companies that effectively address the stakeholders’ ESG expectations are likely to outperform companies that poorly implement ESG principles. Studies show mixed results of the relationship between ESG and financial performance. Besides, ESG adoption in ASEAN countries is still in early stage compared with European countries or US region.
Aim: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and firm performance of ASEAN listed companies moderated by company ownership structure.
Method: This paper selects publicly listed companies in ASEAN stock exchanges with data period of 2017-2021, a total of 607 companies samples with 1,309 data observations. Refinitiv Eikon ESG rating is adopted in this paper to measure ESG performance while ownership structure is measured in three aspects, which include ownership concentration, equity balances, and institutional investor shareholding.
Findings: The research found that (1) ESG performance has negative and significant relation to both market-based and accounting-based firm performances, (2) ownership concentration has no significant moderating role on ESG – firm performance relationship, (3) equity balance is only significant in moderating ESG relationship to Tobin’s Q, meanwhile (4) institutional ownership is found statistically significant in moderating the ESG relationship to Tobin’s Q and ROE but not to ROA.
An Analysis of the Images in Hayao Miyazaki’s Movies from the Perspective of Cognitive Metaphor
Authors: Qu Yanhong , Cao Shuo
Published: July 2023

Hayao Miyazaki’s (born on January 5, 1941 in Tokyo), is a Japanese animator, animation producer, cartoonist, animation director, and animation screenwriter. His movies have lasting impact. Based on the conceptual metaphor theory of cognitive linguistics, this study analyzes the multi-modal metaphors in his animated movies to explore his cognitive needs behind his creation and find out how these metaphors are generated. This paper uses the method of qualitative analysis and comprehensively analyzes the images, aiming to answer two questions: 1) What are the multi-modal metaphors in his animated movies? 2) What cognitive needs and creative motivations do these multi-modal metaphors reflect in his movies?

In this paper, five of Miyazaki’s animated movies are employed to analyze the images in it. The secondary data was collected from the website of movies. The results of the study showed that there is a large number of non-textual metaphors in his movies, such as: Pig, Totoro, Oil house, Chihiro, Animals, Fire, Bridge, Tain, and so on. These multimodal metaphors reflect the cognitive needs and psychological motivations behind his creations. Through the analysis of Hayao Miyazaki himself, basic color, emotions, space, daily habits, national culture and other metaphorical cognition in his movies, we have a full understanding of metaphorical cognition, language and culture, national psychology and thinking habits in the process of his creation. The findings are of great importance to the cognitive study of metaphors in the field of animated movies.
Professional Identity Construction in Becoming an NNEST
Authors: Chen Tsungpin
Published: July 2023

This study investigated the professional identity construction of NNESTs (Non-native English-speaking teachers) in Taiwan. The research paradigm was rooted in poststructuralism, which emphasizes subjectivity and exhibits the multiple, unstable, and non-linear properties of identity inquiry. Participants comprised two male and two female in-service English teachers from public and private senior high schools, whose teaching experience ranged from 10 to 15 years. The findings were as follows: in constructing their professional identity, NNESTs resorted to the integration of multiple selves, interpretation and reinterpretation, social negotiation, and agency operation. Moreover, various factors were found to influence the development of NNESTs’ professional identity. The internal factors were personal belief, prior experience, emotion and disposition, teaching efficacy, instrumental goal, non-native status, and motivation, whereas the external factors were student attitude, professional community, subject attributes, educational policies, and perceived expectation. The study not only illuminates NNESTs’ professional identity development but also contributes with theoretical and pedagogical implications.
A Decade of EFL Self-Efficacy Research: Empirical Status and Future Directions
Authors: Almohammadi Malak M
Published: July 2023

With the growing importance of English globally, EFL (English as a Foreign Language) contexts continue to strive to enhance learners’ English language learning outcomes. The last decade has witnessed a growing recognition of self-efficacy as a crucial psychological mechanism in learning pursuits. This paper presents a review aiming to paint a picture of a decade of EFL self-efficacy research. The aim of this review is threefold. First, it provides an overall explanation of self-efficacy theory and its potential as one of the strongest determinants of human behavior. Then, it aims to review and thematically synthesize the growing empirical research on EFL self-efficacy in the last decade. Finally, the review pulls the research findings together, providing the foundation for implications for policymakers and future research directions.
Institutionalization of Global English in Media in Multilingual Countries
Authors: Hassan Sheeba , Abduljawad Samah
Published: July 2023

Studying the areas where minority languages can be strengthened through their use and promotion as functional languages is crucial right now. The purpose of the current research is to examine the institution of media in multilingual communities. Multilingual, multicultural, and multiethnic populations can be found in Jammu and Kashmir, a union territory of India, particularly in the region of Kashmir division. In addition to the linguistic diversity, there are two non-indigenous languages—Urdu and English serving various practical domains at present. This essay aims to provide a thorough explanation of how media is crucial in forming the linguistic repertoire of Kashmiri multilingual society. And to what extent does the media influence Kashmiri society’s shift in linguistic preferences and cultural paradigms? The statistical analysis of the data demonstrates the perceptual shift in the direction of language preferences by three different age groups in favour of three languages: English, Urdu, and Kashmiri. This demonstrates how Urdu and English are progressively replacing native languages in the media, especially among young people in Srinagar.
Prevalence, Pattern and Determinants of Substance Abuse Among Adolescents in Bagalkot, Karnataka, India
Authors: Bhagavati Sushmita , Natekar Deelip , Dhandargi Utalbasha
Published: July 2023

Background: Adolescence is the age of curiosity, experimentation and new roles. This is the age children start to explore the world and test everything around them. Substance abuse is an alarming problem among adolescents in India. The objective is to assess the prevalence, pattern and determinants of substance abuse among adolescents of Bagalkot.
Methods: A cross sectional study with a sample of 384 adolescents, selected by disproportional stratified random sampling. WHO ASSIST was used to assess the prevalence and pattern of substance abuse. The data was entered in MS excel sheet and transferred to SPSS 18 for analysis.
Results: the mean age of the sample was 16.4 ± 2.44 years. 71.9% were males and 28% were females. Among 384 adolescents 20.3% used to consume tobacco and 21.4% consumed alcohol, 2.6% consumed cannabis, 15.6% had consumed inhalants. Among Tobacco users 53.85% were 18 to19 years of age.
Conclusion: The overall substance abuse among adolescents is about 21%. Age, Gender, and Peer pressure, increase the risk of substance abuse. The substance abuse prohibitor strategies must be strengthened to reduce the prevalence of substance abuse among adolescents.
Psychiatric Morbidity Among Dermatological Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India
Authors: Aharwal Divyani , Changulani Richa , Pathak Akshat , Shukla Durgesh
Published: July 2023

Background: Aim of the study was to estimate prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among a large sample of out patients, affected with wider variety of skin problems and also to investigate its association with socio demographic and clinical characteristics so as to recommend for interventions to improve quality of care, in patients attending dermatology OPD.
Material and Methods: Present hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 patients attending the dermatology OPD. Frequency, Percentage, Odds ratio (OR) were calculated. Chi square test and Logistic regression was applied. P value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
Results: Average age of the participants was 35.5±9.4 years. In the present study 29.67% patients were having at least one of the psychiatric morbidities. Among all the patients 28.7% were having the anxiety; 17.33% were having depression; 9.7% were having the stress. In multivariate analysis Females were observed to have higher risk for anxiety; depression and stress i.e. [OR: 7.54; 95% CI: 3.22-17.63]; [OR: 3.05; 95% CI: 1.75-5.34]; [OR: 14.61; 95% CI: 3.35-63.65] respectively.
Conclusion: Female’s gender; itching problem and dermatitis need a special concern to reduce the psychiatric morbidity. The high prevalence indicates the need for the psycho-social care of the dermatology patients.
A Comparative Study on Dynamic Balance During Menstrual and Non-Menstrual Period Among Female University Students
Authors: Muniandy Yughdtheswari , Xuan Chin Shu , Singh Sumedha , Krishnan Vasanthi Rajkumar , Srinivasan Vignesh , Kumar Priyadharshini , Suganthirababu Prathap
Published: July 2023

Background: The ability to maintain dynamic balance is crucial for carrying out daily tasks. The female body's balance may be impacted by a number of important factors, including the menstrual cycle. Due to changes in sex hormone levels during menstruation, postural control and muscular coordination may be affected. The aim of this study was to compare the dynamic balance among female university students during menstrual and non-menstrual period’s students.
Methodology: A comparative study was conducted among female university students to compare the differences in dynamic balance between menstrual and non-menstrual periods. Using the purposive sampling method, a total of 45 university students were recruited. Data were gathered using a validated self-administered questionnaire, and the subjects' dynamic balance was assessed using the Y-balance test.
Results: The results indicate that the reach distance (anterior, posteromedial, posterolateral) for right and left stance shows an improvement during non-menstrual period when compared during menstruation (p< 0.001).
Conclusions: Regardless of the dominant or non-dominant leg, the dynamic balance of females is better during non-menstruation than it is during menstruation. While recommending exercises to females or while they engage in sports activities, these balance fluctuations in females must be taken into account to mitigate health risks.
Discriminative Ability of Electrophysiological Tests Such as Nerve Conduction Velocities for The Classification of Malnourished Children from Normal Children
Authors: Agarwal Anju , Agrawal Nikhil , Sharma Neetu , Shukla Durgesh , Singh Rajput Ajit
Published: July 2023

Background: Nerve Conduction Velocities (NCVs) measures electrical changes and speed in the nerve. Objectives of this study were: to compare mean velocities, to find rank of importance of different velocities and to frame equation to classify severely acute malnourished (SAM) children with normal children.
Material & Methods: Present case- control study was conducted on 50 SAM children and 50 normal children aged 6 months to 59 months. Independent t test and Discriminant analysis was performed. Standardized discriminant coefficient, canonical correlation and Wilks’ Lambda was calculated and p value was judges at 5% level of significance.
Results: NCVs were observed significantly lower among the cases as compared with the controls. Sural Sensory Nerve Velocity holds first position followed by Sensory Nerve Velocity. So, in final discriminant model 3 variables i.e., Sural Sensory Nerve Velocity; Median Sensory Nerve Velocity; Tibial Motor Nerve Velocity were used and 42.1 % of the total variance in the discriminant scores not explained by differences among the groups by the three-variable model. Model is able to classify 82.5% cases correctly.
Conclusion: Sural Sensory Nerve Velocity; Median Sensory Nerve Velocity; Tibial Motor Nerve Velocity were found as most important nerve conduction velocities with a good classification ability.
Risk of Diabetes Mellitus and Level of Physical Activity Among Young Adults Affiliated to A Medical College in Chengalpattu District
Authors: N B Swetha , Josephine Priya K  , Manasa R  , Manjula V
Published: July 2023

Background: India is home to 77 million diabetics. Roughly 30% of overweight people have diabetes and 85% of diabetics are overweight. Young adults are especially prone to diabetes due to increased junk food consumption and sedentary lifestyle. Many young adults would be leading a life as diabetic if they are not educated about and screened for the risk factors. This will also allow us to timely strategize effective prevention therapies.
Methods: This was a Cross sectional study conducted among 210 young adults aged between 18-35 years and are affiliated to a medical college in Chengalpattu. Two validated study tools were used: Indian diabetic risk score (IDRS) and International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ). Frequency, Chi-square test, One Way ANOVA and correlation was used for analysis.
Results: 36.7% were obese. 27.1% and 55.2% had high and moderate risk of Diabetes mellitus respectively. BMI showed statistically significant association with IDRS risk. 53.3% of study participants were physically inactive. Age and gender were significantly associated with physical activity and Total MET min/week. Negative correlation was seen between IDRS score and Total MET minutes/week.
Conclusion: There is an urgent need to screen the young adults for risk of diabetes and thereby reduce the incidence. Indian youth are at high risk for diabetes, which calls for an urgent action plan through intensive efforts to promote lifestyle modifications.
Microplastics in Drinking Water: Assessing Occurrence and Potential Risks
Authors: Kumar Paresh , Sharma Yagyavalkya , Singh Sameer , Sharma Surabhi
Published: July 2023

Microplastics, small plastic particles measuring less than 5 millimeters, have emerged as a significant environmental concern due to their widespread presence in freshwater sources, including drinking water. This review paper aims to assess the occurrence of microplastics in drinking water and evaluate their potential risks to human health. The study employs a comprehensive approach to investigate microplastic contamination in drinking water sources, encompassing surface water bodies (such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs) and groundwater reservoirs. This review underscores the urgent need for further research to enhance our understanding of microplastics' fate, transport, and potential health impacts on drinking water. It emphasizes the importance of standardized sampling and analytical techniques to facilitate accurate comparisons across studies. Furthermore, it emphasizes the necessity of implementing effective strategies to reduce and prevent microplastic pollution at its source, thereby ensuring safe and clean drinking water to populations globally.
Implementasi Prolog sebagai Bahasa Pemrograman Kecerdasan Buatan dalam Deteksi Penyakit Kulit pada Balita
Authors: Permadi Ma’rifan , Darmayanti Irma
Published: July 2023

Kesehatan kulit harus dijaga dengan memberikan perlindungan dan perawatan yang tepat dan teratur sesuai dengan kondisi kulit. Kulit balita merupakan kulit yang sensitif dan balita juga memiliki sistem kekebalan yang belum matang. Balita pun belum memiliki kebiasaan sehat membuat balita mudah terkena penyakit yang disebabkan oleh penyebaran bakteri ataupun virus. Orang tua juga mempunyai ketakutan besar pada balita apabila balita terserang penyakit. Program posyandu balita sebagai upaya pemerintah untuk memudahkan masyarakat Indonesia dalam memperoleh pelayanan kesehatan ibu dan anak, pada pelaksanaannya belum bisa berjalan dengan maksimal karena keterbatasan jumlah kader yang ada. Untuk itu, dengan perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan, berbagai penemuan memberikan kemudahan serta kebaikan diberbagai aspek kehidupan salah satu dengan adanya sistem pakar. Sistem pakar salah satu lingkup kecerdasan buatan. Penelitian ini mengimplementasikan program kecerdasan buatan dengan menggunakan prolog sebagai bahasa pemrogramannya untuk dapat membantu memudahkan dalam mendeteksi penyakit kulit secara dini pada balita.
Analysis of Return on Asset, Net Profit Margin, Debt to Equity Ratio, on Stock Prices of Financial
Authors: Ananda Mari , Gulo Fitri Diana , Purba Mohd. Nawi , Ginting Wenny Anggeresia
Published: July 2023

This research aims to analyze the Return On Assets, Net Profit Margin, and Debt to Equity Ratio, and their impact on the Stock Prices of Financial Sector Banking Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2016 – 2021. This study uses purposive sampling techniques based on secondary data and is classified as explanatory research, with a quantitative approach. The research sample consists of 37 banking companies, which are part of a total population of 46 banking companies. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis is used to test the hypothesis in this study. The test results indicate that, partially, Return On Assets (X1) significantly affects the Stock Prices of banking companies, while the other two independent variables, namely, Net Profit Margin (X2) and Debt to Equity Ratio (X3), do not significantly affect the Stock Prices. However, simultaneously, the variables of Return On Assets, Net Profit Margin, and Debt to Equity Ratio have been proven to have a positive effect on the Stock Prices of Financial Sector Banking Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the period 2016-2021.
Naẓariyyah al-Ma'rifah fī at-Tafsīr al-'Ilmi li al-Qurān al-Karīm
Authors: Maulana Achmad Ilham , Arifinsyah Arifinsyah , Husein Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Exegesis of Scientific nowadays has become a lot of discussion, including about the pros and cons around the methodology of interpreting science, the second is about the dichotomic phenomenon between scientific truth and the truth of the Qur'an or secularization in understanding the Qur'an, the above problems can be classified into two part, the first is an internal problem, the second is an external problem. This research is a literature study, a qualitative model with critical-reflective analysis. The results of this study are that the interpretation of science is not the interpretation that negates the interpretation of the previous scholars and changes it to a new one, nor does it desacralize the verses of the Qur'an, but its position is as an addition and expansion of the classical interpretation, with some terms and conditions as commentators with a style science.
Nafs Wahidah Dalam Al-Qur’an Al-Karim Menurut Zaghlul Raghib Muhammad An-Najjar
Authors: Akbar Ahmad Fadly Rahman , Rifaannudin Mahmud , Badrun Muhammad , Nuraini Nuraini Maghfiroh
Published: July 2023

The difference in the meaning of Nafs Wahidah in the Qur'an is a problem still a hot topic of discussion among mufassir. Through this research, the writer sees Zaghlul An-Najjar as one of the scientific commentators who interpret the meaning of Nafs Wahidah from a scientific point of view. Therefore, the author research and discuss how Zaghlul An-Najjar interprets Nafs Wahidah in the Qur'an. This research is library research, while the method used is scientific thematic interpretation (dirasah maudhu'iyah 'ilmiyah). Results of research Nafs Wahidah according to Zaghlul An-Najjar in Q.S An-Nisa: 1 and Q.S Az-Zumar: 6 is a unit of inheritance that comes from Adam's rib in the form of Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid (DNA) and Mitochondria. Human DNA stores human genetic information and is then carried by RNA, which is in charge of conveying genetic information to the next generation. In addition, lafazh"Khalaqa minhā zaujahā" interpreted that the creation of Eve has a significant role in the inheritance of human nature Because current research proves that the human lineage can be traced to the DNA contained in a woman's egg cell, also known as mitochondria.