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On Building a Community to Exchange and Share Sustainable Fashion Applications
Authors: Le Quyen Tran Thi , Phuong Thao Pham Thi , Thu Thao Dang Thi
Published: December 2023

Sustainable development is a standard plan for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and in the future, set forth by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was adopted by all United Nations member states and agreed to in 2015. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call to action for all developed and developing countries in relation to global cooperation. Many factors cause environmental pollution, but the fashion industry is considered by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) as the second most polluting industry in the world. It accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions due to the energy used in production, manufacturing, and transportation. In particular, the factors that strongly affect the environment in the fashion industry are the textile materials, the fabric dyeing industry, and the rapid development of fast fashion. The data was collected through an online survey of 101 fashion consumers and interviews with nine target audiences who need to buy and sell used clothes or are interested in buying and selling used clothes or sustainable fashion. Sustainable design is not a new concept, but it is still quite strange to the Vietnamese. Consumer ignorance about sustainable consumption and the harmful effects of the fashion industry on planet Earth is a big reason why consumers constantly plunge into the shopping vortex. The problem of wasteful and unsustainable fashion consumption is a big global problem at a time when the fashion industry is gradually emerging into the sustainable fashion movement. This is an opportunity to build a community by connecting consumers through their essential needs, helping them raise awareness, change their behavior, and make each individual part of a sustainable fashion community. They are thus contributing to sustainable development in the future.
Keywords: SDGs, sustainable fashion, sustainable consumption, community
The Effect of Strategic Alignment between Organizational Culture and Organizational Structure towards Employee Empowerment: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: Shamsuddin Schazeril , M Hashim Hezlina , Ashari Hasbullah
Published: December 2023

Employee empowerment is a workplace revolution concept that started to gain traction in the 1990s, and is reappearing again recently. This is a way for organizations to respond to the changing business landscape in a volatile-uncertain-complex-ambiguous (VUCA) world. Employee empowerment is understood as a way of providing autonomy and decision-making power to employees, and many studies have demonstrated the relationship between employee empowerment and performance of the organization. Many previous researchers have demonstrated the individual effect of organizational culture or organizational structure towards employee empowerment, as well as the symbiotic relationship between organizational culture and organizational structure. However, studies of a combined effect are very scarce. In other words, little to no research has been conducted to explore the multidimensional effect of strategic alignment between organizational culture and organizational structure towards employee empowerment. Thus, the relationship between the strategic alignment of both organizational culture and organizational structure are not clearly defined and is currently a gap in the research. This study would like to address this gap and examine the effect of organizational culture and organizational structure towards employee empowerment. The outcome of this study is expected to benefit the theoretical body of knowledge with regards to employee empowerment, as well as provide a better understanding to practitioners and organizations wishing to embark on employee empowerment, in turn impacting overall organizational effectiveness and performance.
Keywords: empowerment, structure, culture
Object-Oriented Approach: Applying ISO 21001 at Vietnamese Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Minh Thuy Do Thi , Le Quyen Tran Thi
Published: December 2023

To evaluate whether an educational institution has quality or not, requires standards that reflect all the requirements of the complex relationships operating within the educational institution. At the same time, this standard must be recognized by all nations for it to apply widely. It is in this context that the ISO 21001:2018 series of standards was published. This standard mentioned three areas of activities that an educational organization must pay attention to: training, scientific research, and community service. They are also the main activities that the educational accreditation standards refer to. To meet the requirement of quality guarantee and enhancement, a higher education institution has to apply quality assurance norms in general and quality criteria on management systems. Putting the ISO 21001 quality standard into practice is the choice of Vietnamese educational institutions to ensure they meet the requirements for improving management system quality. There are a set of quality system standards for educational organizations to satisfy their specific needs. Not following the traditional approach as they apply other ISO standard systems, Vietnamese educational institutions have chosen an object-base approach, where the beneficiaries are related to the management system of the university. They then approach the PDCA cycle to build and implement an ISO 21001 quality management system. We found that, according to this orientation, the implementation processes might be ensured given that the quality thresholds set by the university are met in order to satisfy the demands of the learners and related stakeholders. The paper aims to analyze the approach of Vietnamese educational institutions in implementing ISO 21001 standards, and at the same time identify advantages and disadvantages in developing policies in the quality management system at educational institutions. The paper also gives recommendations that can be adjusted by management at other higher education institutions to improve quality assurance activities towards sustainable development.
Keywords: ISO 21001:2018, quality assurance, quality management system, PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), sustainable development
A Systematic Review on Human Capital: A View From Human Resource Development
Authors: Arokiasamy Lawrence , Fu Takemi , Kumar Piaralal Shishi , Sarah Omar Siti
Published: December 2023

With rising globalisation and the overcrowding of the employment market because of recent crises in numerous economies throughout the world, human capital is receiving more attention. Both developed and developing countries place a greater emphasis on human capital development to accelerate economic growth by dedicating the required time and effort. As a result, one of the most important means of accessing the global stage is to build human capital. Firms must devote the required resources to building human capital, which has a significant influence on performance. From several critical viewpoints, this research investigates the extent to which human capital has direct implications on corporate performance. This survey also intends to review 42 human capital related papers. Additionally, this paper provides a comprehensive study concerning the chronological review based on each publication, while also focusing on and reviewing the topic knowledge utilizing a systematic literature review. Finally, this paper develops a model that explains the relationship between human capital and firm performance.
Keywords: HRM practices, organization performance, human resource capital, human capital investment, employee engagement
Integrating STEM Curriculum Across the Schools' Learning Environment to Reflect & Impact Life Practices
Authors: Luis August Alberto
Published: December 2023

John Dewey’s quote, “Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself,” emphasizes the importance of an education system that goes beyond preparing students for the future but also impacts their present lives. To achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #4 of Quality Education, educators must adopt an approach that fosters sustainability and critical thinking in students, both inside and outside the classroom. One effective approach is implementing a STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) across various subjects and grade levels. STEM education can serve as a catalyst for developing students’ mathematical minds and problem-solving abilities, especially when addressing current environmental challenges. By integrating STEM education throughout the learning environment, students can engage in practical activities and explore meaningful strategies that contribute to sustainability and life preservation. The benefits of incorporating STEM education extend beyond the classroom, as students can transfer their competencies to their home, work, and social environments, promoting sustainable living. The paper will explore how a STEM curriculum can be applied across the wider school community, demonstrating the potential impact on children’s actions beyond the classroom. By equipping students with knowledge, skills, and competencies for sustainability, they can contribute to preserving the environment and improving the quality of life. The paper will also address limitations in current classroom practices that affect the environment and propose practical remedies to improve sustainability. Reflecting on the impact of these basic classroom practices on society and human life, the research will showcase how STEM education can empower students to make a positive difference in the world.
Keywords: STEM curriculum, school environment, technology, sustainable development, environment How
The Relationship Between Religious Knowledge, Religious Personality and Inter-Ethnic Tolerance Among Malaysian Undergraduate Students
Authors: Sabdin Mashitah , Ikhwan Izzat Zulkefli Mohd
Published: December 2023

In a modern society that comprises various ethnic and religious groups, who share different cultures and languages, tolerance between these groups is a critical element in building peace and harmony. In the Malaysian context, the promotion and fostering of ethnic tolerance has become one of the main agendas of the government in strengthening inter-ethnic relations. This is one of the best ways to prevent ethnic conflict in a pluralistic Malaysian society. In addition, building ethnic tolerance among students of different ethnicities, whether in schools or higher education institutions, should be a major concern that needs to be systematically addressed from within the Malaysian education system. To date, past studies have shown that ethnic slurs, prejudice, and discrimination among students still occur, even though various efforts has been introduced to foster tolerance in the education system and curriculum. As such, the role of religiosity is identified as an important element in sustaining ethnic tolerance. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between religious knowledge, religious personality and inter-ethnic tolerance among Malaysian undergraduate students. Data was collected from 53 Malaysian undergraduate students using a survey questionnaire. A Pearson correlation analysis was performed to investigate the relationship between the variables. The results show a positive significant relationship between religious knowledge, religious personality and inter-ethnic tolerance among Malaysian undergraduate students. The results of this study indicate that the role of religious knowledge and religious personality could lead students to achieve ethnic tolerance in a multi-racial and multi-religious country like Malaysia.
Keywords: inter-ethnic tolerance, religious knowledge, religious personality, undergraduate students, Malaysia
The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Brand Awareness and Purchase Intention: Case Study of Vietnam's domestic fashion brands
Authors: Sang Vo Minh , Mai Tran Nguyen , Duyen Ho My , Vi Le Tuong , Gia Bao Vi Nguyen , Phuong Thao Pham Thi
Published: December 2023

The study aimed to examine the impact of social media marketing on brand awareness and purchase intention for Vietnamese domestic fashion brands. Quantitative research was conducted on 302 Vietnamese people of Generation Z. The questionnaire designed on Google forms was sent to research samples who were willing to participate. Research results determined the role and benefits of social media marketing in 2 aspects: (1) information about the brand of social media marketing on social networks and (2) brand engagement on social networks. Social media marketing has a positive impact on brand awareness and purchase intention of Vietnamese domestic fashion brands. In particular, brand information when communicating on social networks has a direct and positive impact on brand awareness and purchase intention. Brand engagement on social networks has a positive direct impact on brand awareness and a positive indirect impact on purchase intention through brand awareness. The research results show that Vietnamese domestic fashion brands do quite well in social media marketing, and are highly appreciated by the online community of generation Z in Vietnam. In the future, in order to improve brand awareness and purchase intention, Vietnamese domestic fashion brands need to pay attention to the brand information properties of social media marketing programs and need to invest more in brand engagement characteristics of social networks.
Keywords: social media marketing, brand awareness, purchase intention
Fusion of Blockchain and Sustainable Development Goals: A Bibliometric Analysis for Future Trends
Authors: Salim Mohd , Alam Khan Parvez , Abdul Jalil Nasir , Kaur Johl Satirenjit , Hasan Jafar Syed , Irfan Fatima , Khan Mantasha
Published: December 2023

Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative solution for enhancing transparency and accountability across various dimensions of sustainable development. Given the limited exploration of Blockchain’s synergy with sustainable development goals, there exists a compelling rationale to undertake a bibliometric literature review aimed at identifying forthcoming research trajectories. Employing the ”Blockchain” AND ”Sustainable Development Goals” keywords, an extensive search was conducted across Scopus and Web of Science databases. This endeavor yielded a corpus of 271 articles published within the span of 2017 to 2023. Subsequent adherence to inclusion and exclusion criteria refined this collection to 183 documents for meticulous Bibliographic Analysis through the Biblioshiny application of the Bibliometrix R package. The study charts a promising trajectory characterized by upward trends in recent years, unveiling the most prolific authors, productive nations, frequency of keywords, thematic evaluation, and collaborative endeavors. Delving into the systematic literature review, the research introduces five discernible future trends, along with a comprehensive research framework designed to amplify the generalizability of findings to pertinent stakeholders.
Keywords: blockchain, sustainable development goal, environmental challenges and bibliometric analysis
ESG Strategy Through the Integrated Business Model in Congruence with Circular Economy: Does Independent Board Members Matter?
Authors: Mastura Baharudin Dayana , Marimuthu Maran , Shahimi Suhaily , Ibrahim Haslindar
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of the integrated Business Model disclosures on the financial performance of the top 30 Malaysian PLCs, moderated by a 50% presence of Independent Board of Directors as proposed by the Malaysian Code of Corporate Governance 2017 (MCCG 2017). The paper’s design will adhere to the purposive sampling methodology, utilizing descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis, and quantitative content analysis derived from the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC)’s Integrated Report, along with previous studies. This approach aims to analyze the annual reports and integrated reports, aiming to explore the Integrated Business Model disclosures within the top 30 Malaysian PLCs. The originality of this paper lies in the design of the new Independent Board of Directors Scoring Index, which aims to identify the best disclosures among the top 30 Malaysian PLCs. This scoring index could prove beneficial to both academicians and practitioners, extending its utility beyond the Top 30 PLCs. The study serves as a systematic review of recent research developments in Integrated Business Model disclosures within the Integrated Report and the Annual Reports of the top 30 Malaysian PLCs.
Keywords: ESG, Circular Economy, Governance, Integrated Report, Business Model, Independent Board of Directors
Unlocking the Story: Piloting Interviews to Illuminate the Journey of Indigenous Chicken Micro-farming
Authors: Abbas Abbasi Iffat , Ashari Hasbullah , Shamim Amjad , Shabudin Ariffin Ahmad
Published: December 2023

Qualitative interviews provide invaluable insights into human experiences, but they can be challenging, especially for novice researchers. Therefore, conducting a preliminary study becomes crucial to refine interview techniques and improve the overall research process. The present study focuses on the importance of a preliminary study in understanding indigenous chicken micro-farming and aims to gain insights into the interview process and associated issues before conducting a full-scale study. This study represents the first attempt, to the best of our knowledge, to pilot interviews before conducting a comprehensive investigation in the context of indigenous chicken micro-farming. It highlights the methods employed in designing and conducting the preliminary study, as well as the valuable lessons learned throughout the process. The interviews were conducted with indigenous chicken micro-farmers as part of the preparation for a dissertation centered on developing an integrated supply chain model for indigenous chicken in Malaysia. Additionally, this study outlines the modifications made based on the preliminary study for the main study, which subsequently led to the implementation of a pilot study. These adaptations include changes to the interview guide, adjustments in vocabulary to enhance participant understanding, rephrasing of certain questions, and the addition of more interview questions to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues related to indigenous chicken operations. This study underscores the significance of a preliminary study and its role in informing and shaping the subsequent main study. The findings and insights derived from this preliminary investigation contribute to the development of a robust research design for the main study in indigenous chicken micro-farming.
Keywords: indigenous chicken, preliminary study, pilot study
Retour et réintégration des migrants: le rôle de la famille et de la communauté
Authors: Gueye Doudou D. , Mballo Amadou
Published: December 2023

Cet article s’intéresse à la problématique globale du retour et de la réintégration des migrants en Afrique de l’ouest particulièrement au Sénégal, en Gambie et en Guinée Conakry. Plus spécifiquement, à partir d’une méthode qualitative, il sera question d’aborder les rôles joués par les instances familiales et communautaires dans le processus de la réintégration des migrants de retour. En effet, beaucoup de recherches portant sur la migration ont été orientées vers les politiques migratoires comme les départs, le rapatriement, les retours volontaires, l’accompagnement, le suivi, et la réintégration des migrants par les organisations gouvernementales et non gouvernementales. Mais, il est constaté que les rôles supposés joués par les instances familiales et communautaires sont rarement évoqués dans le retour et la réintégration des migrants. Pourtant, l’on sait que sous son apparence individuelle, les familles soutiennent largement les départs migratoires et en conséquence leur implication dans le retour nous apparaît comme l’élément majeur de la réintégration.
Cele i kierunki rozwoju glottodydaktyki polonistycznej – rozważania na koniec 2023 roku
Authors: Biernacka Michalina Beata , Grochala-Woźniak Beata
Published: December 2023

Celem artykułu jest przyjrzenie się kierunkom rozwojowym, jakim glottodydaktyka polonistyczna podlegała od momentu wyodrębnienia się jako subdyscyplina dydaktyki języków obcych. Zmiany kulturowe i geopolityczne czy ewoluowanie koncepcji badawczych z zakresu językoznawstwa, psychologii czy pedagogiki poskutkowały pojawianiem się nowych interesujących obszarów badawczych, które glottodydaktycy zaczęli eksplorować. Ze szczególnym zainteresowaniem przeanalizowano ostatnie trzy lata rozwoju nauki, w trakcie których wybuch pandemii koronawirusa czy wojna w Ukrainie zainicjowały formowanie się nowych celów i priorytetów zarówno wśród lektorów, jak i samych uczących się.
Nauczyciele przyrody a język edukacji szkolnej (JES – Przyroda). Świadomość językowa i strategie dydaktyczne
Authors: Chamienia Katarzyna
Published: December 2023

Artykuł referuje wyniki badania przeprowadzonego w 2021 r. wśród nauczycieli przyrody pracujących z uczniami z doświadczeniem migracji (UDM). Celem przeprowadzonych badań było określenie świadomości nauczycieli co do odmienności JES – Przyroda od języka codziennego oraz poznanie ich strategii nauczania w klasach, w których uczą się UDM. Aby uzyskać założone dane, przeprowadzono 8 wywiadów swobodnych z nauczycielkami przyrody pracującymi z UDM. Wywiady zostały przeanalizowane za pomocą kondensacji znaczeń. Z analizy wywiadów wynika, że nauczyciele są świadomi odmienności JES – Przyroda od języka codziennego, którą charakteryzują jako niskofrekwencyjną i wyspecjalizowaną leksykę. Zauważają też, że na ich lekcjach UDM uczą się nie tylko treści, ale też języka. Priorytetem pedagogów jest nawiązanie kontaktu z UDM, a zrozumienie treści przez uczniów jest dla nich istotniejsze niż zapamiętanie terminów. W trakcie zajęć wykorzystują różne strategie dydaktyczne mające ułatwić UDM funkcjonowanie na lekcjach, m.in. uczenie przez zabawę, doświadczenie, projekty czy tłumaczenia.
Wielojęzyczność
Authors: Maher John C.
Published: December 2023

Autor przedstawia kwestię języka i wielojęzyczności w odniesieniu do coraz bardziej wielokulturowych społeczności. Omawia nie tylko rolę języków w podróżach, pracy czy migracji w globalnym świecie, lecz także w kształtowaniu tożsamości. Pokazuje ponadto, że wielojęzyczność może prowadzić do konfliktów społecznych i politycznych, nierównych stosunków władzy i dyskusji na temat języków narodowych lub urzędowych, a nawet do walk o prawa językowe społeczności lokalnych i tubylczych. Czytelnik znajdzie tu również przegląd losów wielu zagrożonych języków, które znikają ze świata, oraz rozważania dotyczące przyczyn rozwoju lub upadku języków.
Association of VEGFA gene rs2010963 polymorphism with cervical cancer and its progression
Authors: Rogalev Artem V. , Kishenya Maria S. , Pishchulina Svetlana V. , Khomutov Evgeniy V.
Published: December 2023

Background: Cervical cancer is the most common type of female genital malignancies. In Russia, its incidence is 17 to 19 cases per 100,000 of female population. Cervical cancer is characterized by high activity, rapid development of radio/chemoresistance and unfavorable prognosis. To assess the risk of recurrence, metastasis and choice of the optimal treatment strategy, factors related to the disease progression are under study. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) overexpression is related to tumor angiogenesis and poor outcome in various cancer types, including cervical cancer.
Aim: To study an association between the rs2010963 polymorphism of the VEGFA gene and risk of development and progression of cervical cancer.
Materials and methods: This case-control study included 120 women (aged 49 [42; 65] years) with cervical cancer stage I-II and 112 women without cervical or other types of cancer. Based on the results of histological examination, two subgroups were formed: the one with tumor emboli (TE+) in the tumor vasculature and surrounding tissues (n = 41, 34.17%) and the other without tumor emboli (TE-) (n = 79, 65.83%). The polymorphic DNA loci of the rs2010963 VEGFA gene were analyzed by real time polymerase chain reaction.
Results: In the patients, cervical cancer has associated with the VEGFA gene allelic polymorphism rs2010963 (χ2 = 5.47; p = 0.021). The minor C allele increased risk of cervical cancer by 1.6-fold (odds ratio (ОR) 1.58, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.08-2.31), and the ancestral G allele reduced the cervical cancer probability (ОR 0.63, 95% CI 0.43-0.93). The genotypes distribution in the dominant model (GG and GC + CC) confirmed the association of the rs2010963 VEGFA gene polymorphism with cervical cancer (χ2 = 4.73; p = 0.031), specifically, if there was a minor C allele in the genotype (GC + CC). We found that the association of the rs2010963 VEGFA gene polymorphism with TE in the tumor vessels and surrounding tissues was a predictor of unfavorable progression and metastasis of cervical cancer (χ2 = 3.94; р = 0.049). The minor C allele increased the risk of TE by 1.7-fold (ОR 1.72, 95% CI 1.004-2.98), whereas the ancestral G allele reduced this chance (ОR 0.58, 95% CI 0.34-0.996).
Conclusion: The C allele of the rs2010963 polymorphism of the VEGFA gene is a risk factor for cervical cancer, as well as a risk factor for the development of tumor emboli.
Assessment of Probiotic Supplement to Enhance Performance of TANUVAS Aseel Chicken
Authors: Thangadurai R. , Kohila P. , Ramasamy M. , Kumar G. , Vennila M.A. , Sivakumar K.
Published: December 2023

Background: The present study was undertaken to assess the probiotic supplement through feed to enhance performance of TANUVAS Aseel chicken. Methods: Three hundred one month old TANUVAS Aseel chicks were supplied to the farmers of three groups (T1, T2 and T3), (Irrespective of number of birds seven replication in each treatment) under backyard system of rearing, all the chicks were fed concentrate feed along with foraging. T1 was control, T2 was Probeads EC supplement (5 beads/day/bird/oral) and T3 was probiotic supplement (1 g per kg of body weight). Result: The average body weight, daily weight gain, feed conversion efficiently, livability, cost benefit analysis were significantly higher in T2 (Probeads EC supplement) (P less than 0.05) compared to T3 and control (T1) groups.
Effects of Dietary Alfalfa Saponin on Digestive Physiology in Weaned Piglets
Authors: Fan W.N. , Yang Y.X. , Shi Y.Q. , Wang C.Z. , Xu B.
Published: December 2023

Background: Saponins have been considered to affect the digestion of animal because of its relatively complex compound. Regarding the effect of saponins on animal production performance, different animals or the same animals with different physiological periods are different. The purpose of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of dietary alfalfa saponins (AS) on the digestive physiology of piglets. Methods: 72 weaned piglets (Duroc × Landrace × Large white pigs) were weaned at 28 days of age with an average weight of 7.5 kg and assigned randomly to 4 treatment groups. Diets containing 0, 0.5%, 1%, 2% alfalfa saponins were fed to piglets. Result: The results showed that: Alfalfa saponins increased daily gain and decreased diarrhea in piglets to some extent. It tended to decrease the pH value of the gastrointestinal tract and increase the pH value of the jejunum (P less than 0.05), ileum and cecum (P less than 0.05). AS had no obvious inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli, but had an increasing trend on the number of intestine Lactobacillus, especially Lactobacillus in jejunum increased significantly by adding 2% AS (P less than 0.05). Adding 2% alfalfa saponins can improve the digestive physiology of piglets.
Evaluation of Morphological Growth Response of Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) to Simple Organic Supplements
Authors: Kaur Inderdeep , Kaur Preeti , Singh Jaskaran , Koul Monika
Published: December 2023

Soil health and nutrient availability are important for sustaining crop productivity and increasing yield. Farmers have practiced fortifyingsoil using various supplements (organic and inorganic, natural and synthetic) since the advent of modern agriculture. However, addinginorganic fertilizers, weedicides and pesticides has adversely affected our agroecosystems. Harmful chemicals from synthetic fertilizersget accumulated in soil and plant parts, causing serious health problems. The synthetic agri-products have detrimental effects onsoil fertility and soil microbiota, making the soil less fertile and unsuitable for cultivation. In the last decade, a paradigm shift in agripracticeshas occurred and organic farming has become a popular sustainable option to improve soil health and achieve sustainabledevelopment goals.The potential of various organic supplements has been studied in the present investigation on the growth parameters of an importantvegetable crop okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) valued for its multipurpose uses in various parts of the country. Pure line seeds of okravariety Arka Anamika were surface sterilized and used for the study. Plants were raised in plastic pots (10 inches) filled with soil treatedwith leaf compost, foliar spray (Gibberellic acid, 0.001%) and pine bark mulch. Garden soil without organic supplements served asa control. The experiment was carried out in a completely randomized design with three replications. An increase in the vegetativegrowth parameters and in reproductive parameters in all the treatments as compared to control was observed in the plants. Though alltreatments showed an increase in growth parameters, a significant increase was observed with mulch, suggesting that the mulch derivedfrom organic waste and residues have immense potential in improving crop health by making them more robust, and enhancing theyield. Investigating the amelioration of soil physico-chemical properties with these organic supplements and understanding their role inbetter crop performance is beneficial for the farmers. The present study also provides simple, sustainable, and eco-friendly biofertilizerpotential of self-prepared pine bark mulch for vegetable crops.
Message from the editor in Chief
Authors: YILDIZ Ezgi Pelin
Published: December 2023

*Message from the editor in Chief

 

The year 2023 promises many exciting developments for the Global Journal of Computer Sciences: Theory and Research (GJCS). In addition, every year, the number of citations continues to rise strongly in proportion to the increase in the number of articles published. In this respect, first of all, we would like to thank all our authors who have contributed to the success of our journal. While reviewing our new issue, we saw articles from different authors from different countries: Turkey, Argentina, Albania, Algeria.

The multiculturalism policy followed in our globally-focused journal makes us happy with every new issue. We examine the following research areas in the current issue; “A data warehouse architecture proposal and ETL analysis:a case study of an Albanian banking system”, “Applying developed genetic algorithm operators to knapsack problems”, “Developing a new model for context awareness in ambient intelligence”, “Initial value problems: a didactic tool in evolution”, “Remote control of a serial manipulator using a depth camera” .

We will continue to contribute to literature within the scope of Computer Science with our strong team.

Thanks to all our authors the contributors to this issue.

 

Hope to see you in our new issue.

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ezgi Pelin YILDIZ

Global Journal of Computer Sciences: Theory and Research (GJCS) CHEF EDITOR
Cloud Computing in Healthcare Industry: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Atanda Adeoluwa
Published: December 2023

In today's society, technology has become a dominant critical component in every business, including healthcare. The advantages of maintaining health records electronically have boosted patient care productivity and ease of access and utilization. The creation of cloud-based technology is one of the most recent technological advancements in health care. However, numerous issues and security precautions related to the storage of patient information remotely are sources of concern for many in the health care profession. One must comprehend the benefits and concerns associated with the deployment of cloud computing, as well as the advantages and downsides of this new technology.
OPTIMASI DAN FORMULASI EKSTRAK ETANOL UMBI WORTEL (Daucus carota L.) SEBAGAI FACE SERUM SEBAGAI FACE SERUM [OPTIMIZATION AND FORMULATION OF CARROT ETHANOL EXTRACT (Daucus carota L.) AS A FACE SERUM]
Authors: Karnelasatri Karnelasatri , Trisina Jessica , Purba Rossa Maranatha
Published: December 2023

Carrot bulbs are known to contain secondary metabolite compounds that can act as antibacterials due to their activity, which suppresses the synthesis of nucleic acid, cytoplasmic membrane function, and energy metabolism in bacteria. This research was carried out using laboratory experimental methods through the determination of the plant, production of simplicia, extraction by ethanol (96% as solvent) with the maceration method, phytochemical screening, antibacterial assay, optimization of the base formula, formulation of carrot extract, physical evaluation of the products, and hedonic testing. The yield of 96% ethanol extract of the carrot bulbs was 53.29%, and the water content of the extract was 16.14%. Furthermore, the antibacterial activity of the extract (500.000 ppm) against Staphylococcus aureus showed an inhibitory zone of 5.1 ± 3.42 mm. The carrot extract serum formulas F1, F2, and F3 meet the organoleptic and homogeneity criteria; however, the F2 formula does not meet the pH and viscosity criteria. Based on the hedonic statistical test, no significant difference was found in each formula; nevertheless, based on the average value of the respondents, it was known that the F1 formula had the highest preference.

Bahasa Indonesia Abstract:

Umbi wortel dapat berperan sebagai antibakteri karena mengandung senyawa metabolit sekunder yang dapat menekan sintesis asam nukleat, fungsi membran sitoplasma, dan metabolisme energi pada bakteri. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode eksperimental laboratorium yang dilakukan dengan determinasi tumbuhan, pembuatan simplisia serta ekstraksi dengan pelarut etanol 96% dengan metode maserasi, skrining fitokimia, uji antibakteri ekstrak, optimasi basis sediaan, formulasi sediaan, evaluasi fisik sediaan, dan uji hedonik sediaan. Rendemen ekstrak etanol 96% umbi wortel yang diperoleh adalah sebesar 53,29% dan kadar air ekstrak adalah 16,14%. Aktivitas antibakteri dari ekstrak (500.000 ppm) terhadap Staphylococcus aureus menunjukan zona hambat sebesar 5,9 ± 0,49 mm. Sediaan serum ekstrak umbi wortel F1, F2, dan F3 memenuhi syarat organolepik dan homogenitas, namun sediaan F2 tidak memenuhi syarat pH dan viskositas sediaan. Berdasarkan uji statistik hedonik sediaan, tidak ditemukan perbedaan signifikan pada tiap sediaan, namun berdasarkan nilai rata-rata responden diketahui bahwa sedian F1 menjadi preferensi tertinggi.
Trabalho doméstico, cuidado e envelhecimento
Authors: Viegas Moacir Fernando , Breunig Yohanna
Published: December 2023

O artigo propõe-se a discutir o trabalho doméstico e o envelhecimento no trabalho docente, temas pouco abordados no campo trabalho e educação. O objetivo principal, que articula esses dois temas, é descrever, analisar e explicar os condicionamentos sofridos pela sobrecarga e intensificação do trabalho, assim como os arranjos que são produzidos pelas mulheres professoras para lidar com os mesmos em suas vidas. O artigo apoia-se teoricamente em teorias críticas sobre as principais categorias que sustentam a abordagem, quais sejam, gênero, cuidado, trabalho reprodutivo, trabalho doméstico e classe social. A discussão toma como base os resultados obtidos de dois estudos, que contaram, no total, com 219 professoras da educação básica de 18 municípios da região do Vale do Rio Pardo ou circunvizinhos a mesma, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Como instrumentos de produção dos dados, as pesquisas utilizaram questionário, entrevista semiestruturada e grupo de discussão. Ao apresentar os arranjos que as professoras mulheres produzem para enfrentar a intensidade e a sobrecarga no âmbito profissional e doméstico, os resultados do estudo demonstram como o cuidado e o gênero constituem fundamentos essenciais da prática social docente. O texto conclui, assim, pela necessidade de que tais fundamentos sejam melhor considerados nos estudos sobre o trabalho docente.
BİR MUHALİF İSİM: AHMET REŞİT REY VE ŞEHRÂH GAZETESİ
Authors: AŞAN Tuğba
Published: December 2023

Bu makalede edebiyatçı kimliği ile tanınmış olan Ahmet Reşit Rey’in (1870-1955), bir siyaset ve fikir adamı olarak düşünceleri ile olayları değerlendirme biçimi ortaya konulmak istenmiştir. II. Meşrutiyet’in ilanı (1908) sonrasında siyasetin içerisinde yerini alan Ahmet Reşit, Meşrutiyet yönetimini desteklemiş ancak dönemin en büyük siyasi örgütlenmesi olan İttihat ve Terakki’nin karşısında durmuştur. Meşrutiyet devrinin İttihat Terakki karşıtı gazetelerinden olan Şehrâh Gazetesi’nde yayınlanmış olan makaleleri, onun muhalif tavrına örnek oluşturmaktadır. “Maziden Hale” başlığı ile yayınlanan bu yazılarıyla II. Abdülhamid zamanı ile Meşrutî hükümetler dönemi arasında karşılaştırma yapan Ahmet Reşit böylece bize Osmanlı Devleti’nde Mutlakiyet’ten Meşrutiyet’e geçişte yaşanan değişimi eleştirel bir gözle sunmaktadır. Ahmet Reşit Rey, memuriyet hayatı boyunca ve siyasetin içerisindeyken aynı zamanda sanat ve edebiyat dolu bir yaşam sürdürmüştür. Makalemizde, Osmanlı Devleti’nin en kritik dönemlerinden birine şahitlik etmiş olan Ahmet Reşit Rey’in Şehrâh Gazetesi’ndeki Nisan-Haziran 1911 tarihlerinde yayınlanmış olan siyasete dair makaleleri incelenmiştir. Dönemin siyasi olayları, muhalif bir fikir adamının bakış açısı ile değerlendirilmiştir.
ÜSKÜDAR KADI SİCİLLERİ IŞIĞINDA KADINLARIN GİYİM VE SÜSLENMELERİNE DAİR BİR İNCELEME
Authors: YÜCETÜRK Seher
Published: December 2023

Giyimin tarihi, insanlık tarihi kadar eskidir. Giyime ait süreç, zaman içerisinde değişkenlik göstererek şekillenmiştir. İnsanlar erken dönemlerde asgari olarak vücutlarının mahrem yerlerini kapatmak için çeşitli malzemelerden yararlanmışlar ve giysi benzeri şeyler üretmişlerdir. Giyim ile ilgili bir sonraki adımı, insanların vücutlarını iklim şartlarına karşı korumak ihtiyacından doğan örtünme oluşturmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda çeşitli bitki liflerinden, kumaşlardan, keçeden, deriden, pamuktan ve muadilinden, -kıyafet olması mümkün olan- her türlü malzemeden kıyafet üretmişlerdir. İlerleyen zaman ve bilgi birikimi sayesinde giyim, insanları kültürel ve ekonomik anlamda yansıtması bakımından şekillenmiştir. Çünkü kültür, insanları çevrelerine tanıtan önemli bir giysidir. Kişiler, sessiz ve görsel bir dil olan giysileri kullanarak kendi kültürlerini yansıtabilirler; siyasi, ekonomik, kültürel ve daha pek çok konuda karşı tarafa mesaj verebilirler. Osmanlı kadınlarının giysileri kullanırlarken ekonomik ve kültürel faktörlerin yanı sıra dini ritüellerin de etkisinde kaldıkları tespit edilmiştir. Sicillerden edinilen bilgiler ışığında konuyu açıklamak üzere Üsküdar sicillerinden faydalanılmıştır. Klasik dönem Osmanlı toplumunda kadınların giyimleri konusunda hangi etkenlerin tesirinde kaldıklarını, giyim ve kuşamlarında nelere dikkat ettiklerini, giyimlerinin malzemelerinde ve kalitesinde nelerin ön plana çıktığı gibi daha birçok sorunsala cevap bulmak amacı ile Üsküdar sicillerine başvurulmuş ve 16. yy sonları ile 17. yy başlarından bazı defterler 1596-1603 tarihleri arasında 10 defter taranarak konu ile alakalı veri sunanlardan istifade edilmiştir. Üsküdar mahkemesine yansıyan spesifik örnekler ön plana çıkarılarak ilgili başlıklar altında değerlendirmeler yapılmaya çalışılmıştır.
Antibiotic-Producing Streptomyces sp. Isolated from the Soil of a Mangrove Ecosystem
Authors: Wiwin Retnowati  , Ni Made Mertaniasih  , Marijam Purwanta  , Nurul Wiqoyah  , Atika  , Sekar Maharani  , Wilda Mahdani
Published: December 2023

Highlights:
1. The unexplored soil of mangrove ecosystems in Surabaya, Indonesia, has the potential to be home to biodiversity,including Streptomyces sp. that can produce antibiotics.2. Streptomyces sp. has antibacterial properties against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and the duration ofincubation plays a critical role in regulating the antibacterial activity.
 
Abstract
A mangrove ecosystem in Surabaya, Indonesia, has a high salinity, pH, potassium, phosphorus, and nitrate contents. This ecosystem comprises a mixture of sand, dust, mud, and clay, which has the potential to be a conducive environment for the isolation of Streptomyces. The importance of Streptomyces in biotechnology lies in its ability to produce bioactive secondary metabolites, which represent a valuable reservoir of antibiotics. This research aimed to assess the antibiotic activity exhibited by Streptomyces sp. isolated from the soil of a mangrove ecosystem in Wonorejo, Surabaya, Indonesia. The analysis focused on the potential of Streptomyces sp. to produce antibiotics that work against Gram-positive bacteria (i.e., Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 and Bacillus subtilis) as well as Gram-negative bacteria (i.e., Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853, and Salmonella Typhimurium). The antibacterial activity test was conducted using the modified agar diffusion method. Observations were performed to identify any clear zone formation around the Streptomyces sp. agar colonies with a diameter of 0.8 cm and a height of 3 mm. The clear zone diameter was measured every 24 hours during the 10-day incubation period to assess the diversity of antibacterial activity. The antibacterial profile of Streptomyces sp. exhibited varying levels of activity against different bacterial strains in the tests conducted. The inhibition zone diameters demonstrated the highest levels of activity in Bacillus subtilis (15.9 mm) on day 7, Staphylococcus aureus (27.6 mm) on day 2, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (24.3 mm) on day 7, Escherichia coli (29.2 mm) on day 5, and Salmonella Typhimurium (27.5 mm) on day 7. The results indicated that Streptomyces sp. had inhibitory effects against Gram-positive bacteria as well as Gram-negative bacteria. In conclusion, Streptomyces sp. is a source of biodiversity found in the soil of mangrove ecosystems and has the ability to produce antibiotics.
Auricular Acupressure Effectively Reduces Labor Anxiety in Primigravidae by Increasing β-Endorphin Levels
Authors: Setiawandari  , Koosnadi Saputra  , Yuni Khoirul Waroh  , Setiana Andarwulan
Published: December 2023

Highlights:
1. Auricular acupressure at the Shenmen point is effective in reducing anxiety.2. Auricular acupressure is more practical than body acupressure since it does not interfere with expectant mothers' mobilization.3. As a non-pharmacological method, auricular acupressure is cost-effective, efficient, and effective in overcoming maternal anxiety during labor
 
Abstract
Anxiety is a common psychological symptom in expectant mothers, particularly among primigravidae during labor. There is a link between excessive anxiety and prolonged labor. One of the options to manage anxiety is the use of non-pharmacological methods. Numerous studies have investigated the effectiveness of auricular acupressure to treat anxiety, but few have examined its effect on anxiety biomarkers. Thus, the objective of this study was to analyze the effect of auricular acupressure targeting the Shenmen point on the levels of β-endorphins and anxiety among primigravidae during the first stage of labor. This experimental study used a pretest-posttest control group design. The research subjects were primigravidae in the first stage of labor at the independent midwife practice of Yefi Marliandiani in Surabaya, Indonesia. Among 40 primigravidae, 34 individuals met the inclusion criteria and were then equally divided into treatment and control groups using a simple randomization. The treatment group received auricular acupressure at the Shenmen point every 30 minutes for a duration of 5 minutes, while the control group practiced deep breathing relaxation. The anxiety levels were assessed using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. The β-endorphin levels were measured by drawing 3 cc of venous blood before (4 cm cervix dilation) and after (9–10 cm cervix dilation) treatment. The obtained data were analyzed using paired- and independent-samples t-tests. A decrease in the mean anxiety level was observed in the treatment group (18.59±7.52) relative to the control group (19.76±7.11), albeit not significant (p=0.64). Simultaneously, the average β-endorphin levels of the treatment group (355.4±224.7) increased compared to the control group (225.1±127.5), with a significant difference observed between the two groups (p=0.04). In conclusion, while both auricular acupressure at the Shenmen point and deep breathing relaxation are effective in reducing anxiety, the former is more prominent in its ability to increase β-endorphin levels.
Metformin Effectiveness in Reducing Mortality among Covid-19 Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at a Tertiary Hospital in Indonesia
Authors: Yudivaniel Zihono  , Hany Yusmaini  , Uswatun Hasanah  , Erna Harfiani  , Md Ikhsan Mokoagow  , Dicky Budiman
Published: December 2023

Highlights:
1. As there is a scarcity of publications on the use of metformin for COVID-19 in Indonesia, the findings of this present study may contribute more insight to the existing body of research and provide data specific to the Southeast Asian population.2. This study revealed a decreased mortality rate associated with metformin use in diabetic patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 infection.3. This study suggests that diabetic patients may continue metformin treatment during a COVID-19 infection as the medication has sustained therapeutic effects.
 
Abstract
COVID-19 patients with comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes (T2DM), have a higher mortality rate compared to those without any comorbidities. T2DM patients usually receive metformin as their first-line treatment. However, the effectiveness of metformin in reducing mortality rates still requires further analysis. The objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of metformin in reducing mortality rates among COVID-19 patients with T2DM. An analytic observational design with a retrospective cohort approach was used in this study. Samples were acquired from hospitalized COVID-19 patients with T2DM medical records at Fatmawati Central General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia, throughout 2020–2021. The samples were collected using a purposive sampling technique and analyzed using Chi-square test (p<0.05; RR<1). This study comprised 137 samples, with 56 samples receiving metformin and 81 not receiving metformin. The mortality rate in the sample group that received metformin was lower (19.6%) compared to the group that was not given the medication (38.3%). The Chi-square test results indicated a statistically significant relationship between metformin treatment and a lower mortality rate among COVID-19-contracted individuals with T2DM (p=0.020; RR=0.513). Therefore, this study concludes that the administration of metformin treatment reduces mortality among COVID-19 patients with T2DM.