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Bitcoin Prices on the Volatility of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Indices
Authors: Danila Nevi , Noreen Umara , Aggarwal Priyanka 
Published: September 2024

Cryptocurrencies have exploded in popularity since the launch of Bitcoin in 2009 and are collectively worth over $1 trillion. Despite its prevalence, the impact of Bitcoin on traditional financial markets and its influence on other asset classes, such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) indices, remains unexplored. The current paper focuses on determining the impact of bitcoin prices on the volatility of ESG indices. We use data from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices family, such as DJSI World (DW), DJSI North America (DNA), DJSI Europe (DE), DJSI Asia Pacific (DAP), and DJSI Emerging Market (DEM). Data was collected for the period from 2012 to 2023. The CBOE market volatility index (VIX) is included to increase the scope of our study. For estimation purposes, Westerlund & Narayan's (2015, 2012) distributed lag model was used to explore the relationship between the realized volatility of ESG index and bitcoin prices. Results indicate that bitcoin prices have no interconnectedness with ESG indices volatility. Further, the correlation between the volatility index (VIX) and ESG indices reveals a negative relationship, strengthening model findings. The bitcoin market is modest; however, ECG indices cover a wide range of industries and sectors, leaving it less vulnerable than the bitcoin market. The findings provide empirical bases to the investors for optimal portfolio allocation.

Received: 5 May 2024 / Accepted: 22 August 2024 / Published: 05 September 2024
Feminine Expectations from a Gender Perspective in Peruvian Television Fiction
Authors: Alarcon-Llontop Luis-Rolando , Martínez Evelyn Noelia Sotomayor , Pasapera-Ramírez Sindy , Torres-Mirez Karl , Cornelio Francisco Javier Barquero 
Published: September 2024

The study addresses the view of women leaders of Peruvian civil society organizations (CSOs) on the representations of women in series/soap operas broadcast by national free-to-air television. From the naturalistic paradigm and a qualitative approach, following a phenomenological and grounded theory design, it covered three pre-categories: the concept of gender, gender relations, and gender system. Focus groups were used to talk to 39 women community leaders, educators, and cultural leaders in two Peruvian cities. It is concluded that they perceive in the series/ soap operas of national television fiction, that they only obey market demands, without innovations in showing women, structures of inequality in the representations and roles, unfair for them, not in line with reality, and that are reinforced by rules and norms of the traditional and religious social base; and, in their gender perspectives, still under construction, they do not yet integrate into the LGTBQ+ community. The evidence indicates a growing concern for increased female representation and inclusion in television. This presents a challenge for both the government and television companies. Peruvian feminism must align with modern perspectives on this trend, presenting an opportunity for activism.

Received: 4 June 2024 / Accepted: 29 August 2024 / Published: 05 September 2024
Lexico-Semantic Features of the Albanian Language in Written and Online Media
Authors: Jani Greta 
Published: September 2024

In this study, the impact of print media on the development and transformation of the Albanian language's lexicon and semantics will be investigated. Focusing on several issues of the local newspaper "Boulevard" from the city of Durrës, Albania, this paper analyzes the role that this newspaper and its sections have played in enriching the Albanian vocabulary and the semantic changes of its words. Through the analysis of various articles and materials published in this newspaper, the study identifies the introduction of new words, the influence of borrowings, and the evolution of the meanings of traditional words in different social and political contexts. Additionally, the effects of technology and digital media on the transformation of the lexicon and semantics are explored. The results of this study demonstrate that this widely read print media in the city and beyond plays a significant and ongoing role in preserving and enriching the Albanian language, reflecting, and shaping the cultural and social dynamics of the time.

Received: 21 July 2024 / Accepted: 28 August 2024 / Published: 05 September 2024
Analisis Dampak Pengangguran Terhadap Tingkat Kemiskinan di Kepulauan Riau
Authors: Haamidah Szahara Nur , Salbilah Salwa Izmi , Desmawan Deris , Andini Fitri Yulia , Fachriza Salma Yuri , Saputra Alfito Yuniawan 
Published: September 2024

Unemployment and poverty rates are two dimensions that are related or interrelated. The unemployment rate is a measure for calculating or knowing the poverty rate. The survey was conductedÂ due toÂ precarious unemployment in Riau andÂ low unemployment in Keplau. This study aims to analyze data on the impact on unemployment and poverty in Keplauan his Riau province. The research method used is quantitative research. The analytical method used in this study is the secondary data test. This study shows (1) the impact of poverty rate on unemployment rate in Keplauan-Liau Province; (2) There are other dimensions that also affect levels of unemployment and poverty.
Strategi Guru Akidah Dan Akhlak Dalam Meningkatkan Kedisiplinan Belajar Siswa di MTS Nurul Iman Padang Reba
Authors: Fadillah M. Ihsan , Hasbi Syaukhani 
Published: September 2024

This thesis discusses about Teachers' Strategy of Akhlak In Improving Student Discipline In Madrasah Tsanawiyah Nurul Iman Padang Reba Regency, this research is a qualitative research by using primary and secondary data source. To obtain the data the researcher use Obsevation, Documentation, and interview method. The purpose of this study is to find out how the state of student learning discipline, constraints of moral teachers, and how the strategy of moral aqid in improving student learning discipline The result of the research shows that the condition of student learning discipline in Madrasah Tsanawiyah Nurul Iman Padang RebaÂ is still weak student intereststudents lack self introspection, and still weak student punishment. Constraints of teachers ie students like to make noise in the classroom, there are students who smoke and bring mobile phones and ditching into the classroom. The teacher'sstrategy is to provide guidance, the teacher gives advice, and the teacher sanction the students who violate the discipline.
Super-Earth Formation with Slow Migration from a Ring in an Evolving Peaked Disk Compatible with Terrestrial Planet Formation
Authors: Ogihara Masahiro , Morbidelli Alessandro , Kunitomo Masanobu 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
For the origin of the radially concentrated solar system’s terrestrial planets, planet formation from a ring of solids at about 1 au from the Sun with convergent/suppressed type I migration is preferred. On the other hand, many super-Earths and sub-Neptunes are found in the close-in region with orbital periods of 10–100 days, so that planet formation from rings in the 1 au region would require some degree of inward migration. One way to realize these different formation scenarios is to use different gas disk models. In this study, we investigate whether different scenarios can be realized within a single framework. We consider a disk model that evolves via disk winds and develops a density peak, and study planet formation and orbital evolution using N-body simulations. Planets with masses less than an Earth mass formed from a low-mass ring resembling the solar system do not migrate inward even in the evolving disk and remain near 1 au orbits, maintaining a high radial mass concentration. On the other hand, planets with masses greater than an Earth mass formed from a massive ring slowly migrate inward above the outward migration region. As a result, the innermost planet can move to an orbit of about 10 days. The simulation results also reproduce the characteristics (e.g., mass distribution, eccentricity, orbital separation) of the solar system and super-Earth/sub-Neptune systems. Our model predicts that Earths and sub-Earths formed by migration from rings near the 1 au region are less abundant in the close-in region.
Support services for learners with learning disabilities in mainstream classrooms using capability theory
Authors: Hove Nilford , Phasha Nareadi T. 
Published: September 2024

Background: South African schools accommodate a wide range of learners with various learning abilities in accordance with the policy of inclusion. However, little is known about how learners with learning disabilities are supported in the classrooms.Aim: The study sought to explore how learners with learning disabilities are supported in mainstream classrooms in the wake of the policy on inclusivity.Setting: This qualitative study embedded in descriptive phenomenology was carried out in eight selected mainstream primary schools in the Vaal Triangle of South Africa.Method: Data were collected through in-depth interviews with each participant and were thematically analysed using the Capability theory by Sen, 1998. The theory basically states that individuals can reach their maximum capabilities if they receive adequate support.Results: Findings revealed that learners with learning disabilities receive additional support from their teachers through one-on-one tuition, their peers, learner support educators, school based support teams and psychologists. However, two major drawbacks have emerged in the provision of additional support to learners with learning disabilities: insufficient teacher training for inclusion and a lack of commitment from parents to have their children undergo further assessments by educational psychologists.Conclusion: The study recommends that psychologists, school based support teams, parents and social workers must all be involved in the provision of support to learners with learning disabilities. The study further recommends that teachers’ training institutions must reinforce their training programmes to include strategies for teaching learners with learning disabilities in mainstream classes.Contributions: This study is important for mainstream class teachers as they can effectively strategise on supporting learners with learning disabilities in their classrooms. Strategies that can be used include supporting learners with learning disabilities with individual educational programmes, buddy systems, as well as provision of relevant teaching or learning aids. Furthermore, the study lays the foundation for further research on effective mainstream classroom teaching pedagogies.
The Effects of Peer Education on Treatment Adherence among Patients Receiving Hemodialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Irajpour Alireza , Hashemi Maryam Sadat , Abazari Parvaneh , Shahidi Shahrazad 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background:
Non-adherence to treatments increases the rates of hemodialysis complications, hospitalization, and mortality. One strategy for adherence improvement is peer education. This study aimed to investigate the effects of peer education on treatment adherence among patients receiving hemodialysis.

Materials and Methods:
This was a randomized controlled trial. Patients in the control group were provided just with routine care, and the intervention group received peer education. Treatment adherence was assessed both before and after the intervention via the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Adherence Questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted by the Chi-square, the Mann-Whitney U, the paired-sample t, and the independent-sample t tests.

Results:
There were no significant between-group differences in terms of the pre-test mean scores of Adherence to regular attendance at hemodialysis sessions (t = 0.19, p = 0.85), Adherence to the prescribed medications (t = 0.46, p = 0.64), and Adherence to fluid restrictions (t = 0.24, p = 0.81). The same finding was observed after the intervention, except for the mean score of the adherence to fluid restrictions dimension which was significantly greater in the intervention group (t = 2.86, p = 0.006). Moreover, no significant changes were observed in the mean scores of treatment adherence dimensions in the control group. However, in the intervention group, the mean scores of the adherence to regular attendance at hemodialysis sessions (t = 3.79, p < 0.001) and the adherence to fluid restrictions dimensions were significantly greater than their pre-test values (t = 4.47, p < 0.001).

Conclusions:
Education by peer groups improves the compliance of patients with regard to the consumption of fluids in the interval between two dialysis sessions.
Evaluation of Pregnant Woman’s Perception of COVID-19 Based on the Health Belief Model in Isfahan
Authors: Kalantari Narges , Khoshgoftar Mohadeseh , Moradi Fatemeh , Pirzadeh Asiyeh 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background:
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is a viral disease that has become an international public health concern. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate pregnant women’s perception of COVID-19 based on the health belief model in Isfahan.

Materials and Methods:
This cross-sectional study includes 100 pregnant women selected by random sampling. Data were collected using an online questionnaire on the Porsline website. This questionnaire examines the knowledge and structures of the health belief model, including perceived susceptibility and severity, perceived barriers and benefits, and self-efficacy regarding the prevention of COVID-19. Data were analyzed using analytical tests such as independent t-test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The significance level was considered to be <0.05.

Results:
The results showed that the knowledge of COVID-19 and preventative methods was at a reasonable level among most women (77%). Also, there was a significant correlation between education and self-efficacy. Based on the findings, the mean score of knowledge (F1,99 = 0.116, p = 0.04) and the mean score of perceived susceptibility (F1,99 = 0.02, p < 0.001) of mothers who were pregnant for the first time were significantly higher than mothers who were pregnant for the second time or more.

Conclusions:
The perceived severity and susceptibility scores were higher than other constructs, indicating women’s proper understanding of the risks of COVID-19. However, half of them stated that they do not go to receive services, and this issue can have adverse consequences. The researchers recommend planning to improve other model constructs, such as self-efficacy, for improving women’s performance in receiving care.
Customizing Treatment Scheduling Windows with a Time Margin Recipe: A Single-institutional Study
Authors: Chauhan Rohit Singh , Munshi Anusheel , Pradhan Anirudh 
Published: September 2024

Purpose:
Rising cancer incidences, complex treatment techniques, and workflows have all impacted the radiotherapy scheduling process. Intelligent appointment scheduling is needed to help radiotherapy users adapt to new practices.

Materials and Methods:
We utilized van Herk’s safety margin formula to determine the radiotherapy department’s treatment scheduling window (TSW). In addition, we examined the influence of in-room imaging on linac occupancy time (LOT). Varian Aria™ software version 15.1 was used to collect retrospective data on LOT, treatment site, intent, techniques, special protocol, and in-room imaging.

Results:
Treatment scheduling windows varied across treatment sites. The mean TSW using van Herk’s formalism was 31.5 min, significantly longer than the current TSW of 15 min (P = 0.036), with the pelvic site having the longest (43.8 min) and the brain site having the shortest (12 min). 28% of patients exceeded the in-practice TSW of 15 min. 46.2% of patients had multiple images per fraction, with the proportion being highest in pelvic patients (33%). Patients treated with palliative intent, intensity-modulated radiotherapy, special protocols (bladder protocol and gating), and multiple in-room images per fraction had significantly higher LOT. High treatment time uncertainty was observed in the pelvic and thorax sites, indicating the impact of in-room imaging frequency and on-couch treatment decisions on overall treatment time and indicating that current treatment practices should be reviewed and modified if necessary.

Conclusions:
The time margin recipe can customize the treatment scheduling window and improve treatment practices. This formalism can help manage the radiotherapy department’s workload and reduce patient wait times.
End-To-End Procedure For IORT in Brain Metastases and Film Dosimetry
Authors: Lozares-Cordero Sergio , Ibáñez-Carreras Reyes , García-Barrios Alberto , Castro-Moreno Raquel , González-Rodríguez Andrea , Sánchez-Casi Marta , Campos-Boned Arantxa , Gandía-Martínez Almudena , Antonio Font-Gómez José , Jiménez-Puertas Sara , Villa-Gazulla David , Díez-Chamarro Javier , Hernández-Hernández Mónica , González-Pérez Víctor , Cisneros-Gimeno Ana Isabel 
Published: September 2024

Purpose:
The study is intended to perform an end-to-end test of the entire intraoperative process using cadaver heads. A simulation of tumor removal was performed, followed by irradiation of the bed and measurement of absorbed doses with radiochromic films.

Materials and Methods:
Low-energy X-ray intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) was used for irradiation. A computed tomography study was performed at each site and the absorbed doses calculated by the treatment planning system, as well as absorbed doses with radiochromic films, were studied.

Results:
The absorbed doses in the organs at risk (OAR) were evaluated in each case, obtaining maximum doses within the tolerance limits. The absorbed doses in the target were verified and the deviations were <1%.

Conclusions:
These tests demonstrated that this comprehensive procedure is a reproducible quality assurance tool which allows continuous assessment of the dosimetric and geometric accuracy of clinical brain IORT treatments. Furthermore, the absorbed doses measured in both target and OAR are optimal for these treatments.
The Factors Affecting the Response of 2019 Pilgrims toward Preventive Measures Against SARS and other Respiratory Infectious Diseases in Hajj
Authors: Samarkandi Osama A. , Alharbi Yasser A. , Khan Anas A. , Alqarni Hamoud S. 
Published: September 2024

Purpose:
This study aims to evaluate the response of pilgrims at Almadinah Almunawwarah Airport toward knowledge of preventive measures on respiratory infectious diseases, and to study the factors affecting the response of pilgrims to prevent infectious diseases such as SARS.

Materials and Methods:
This study was conducted at Almadinah Almunawwarah airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Pilgrims who arrived at the city airport of Almadinah Almunawwarah (during the pilgrimage season in 2019) were invited to participate in this study. The tool used to collect data was a paper-based questionnaire.

Results:
The respondents' mean age was 39.8 years with a range of 18 to >50 years and a median age of 35–50 years. The findings indicated that 82.8% of the study participants reported overcrowding could increase the risk of infections. In addition, 67.4% of them agreed that cardiovascular and heat-related illnesses are major causes of death in travelers to the Hajj. With regards to attitudes about 70% agreed that visiting a physician before travel is essential whereas 73.7% of them agreed that personal hygiene protects them from many diseases.

Conclusion:
The current study shows that knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward preventive measures against respiratory infectious diseases, such as SARS, among pilgrims, are generally less acceptable if contrasted with their ways toward preventive procedures.
Infection and Case Fatality Rate of COVID-19 in 100 Countries
Authors: Mohammed Rafiuddin , Khan Javed , Alshagrawi Salah 
Published: September 2024

Objectives:
The purpose of the study was to determine COVID-19 infection rate (IR) and case fatality rate (CFR) among the economic status of the countries.

Methods:
First 100 countries, according to the highest number of COVID-19 cases recorded as of August 14, 2021, were included in the present study and were classified as high-income (38), upper-middle-income (37), and low-middle-income (25) countries. The data were extracted from the Worldometer website tracking of COVID-19 cases globally. All parameters in this study are expressed as frequencies and percentages. IR and CFR were tabulated using specific formulations.

Results:
In high-income countries, Czechia (15.62%) and Bahrain (15.32%) reported the highest IR, whereas Hungary (3.71%) and Slovakia (3.19%) reported the highest CFR. In upper-middle-income countries, Georgia (11.99%) and Argentina (11.13%) with the highest IR, followed by Peru (9.25%) and Mexico (8.06%) resulted in the highest CFR. In lower-middle-income countries, Moldova (6.55%) and Palestine (6.12%) reported the highest IR. Egypt (5.82%) and Afghanistan (4.62%) observed the highest CFR of COVID-19. When comparing the economic status, found IR highest among high income countries (7.60%), whereas upper middle income countries showed the highest CFR (2.73%). Interestingly, found the lowest CFR in Qatar (0.26%) and UAE (0.29%) among all countries.

Conclusions:
Based on the comparison, different countries have responded better than other countries irrespective of the financial and economic status of these countries. The results showed high-income countries are the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The result of this preliminary study can be used as a benchmark for authorities in the administration of the policies according to the economic status.
Prevalence of Poststroke Depression among Saudi Patients in Tertiary Medical Centers: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Alharbi NA , Aydan NA , Alhamzah SA 
Published: September 2024

Poststroke depression (PSD) occurs in a significant number of patients and constitutes an important complication of stroke, leading to greater disability as well as increased mortality. Determining the prevalence of PSD in the Saudi population will provide more focused practice in assessing stroke patients for depression, which will improve patients’ quality of life and reduce the time needed for recovery.

Aim of the Study:
This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and the risk factors of PSD.

Methods:
This is a cross-sectional study conducted among post stroke patients in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. Assessing the post stroke patients at King Saud University Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between March 2021 and March 2022 by using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) questionnaire. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 26.

Results:
In this study, 119 stroke patients (56.3% female) participated. 70.5% of all stroke cases were ischemic stroke. The prevalence of depression in patients diagnosed with stroke was 76.5%. Regarding depression severity, 38.7%, and 20.2% of the patients had moderate and severe depression, respectively. Although this is the case, only 28.6% of patients who had a stroke used antidepressants. We also observed that the prevalence of depression was significantly more common among gender females (P = 0.003), unemployed (P = 0.016), patients with less monthly income (P = 0.013), and patients with a family history of psychiatric disorder (P = 0.011).

Conclusion:
In this study, two-thirds of the stroke survivors experience PSD. It is mostly correlated with sociodemographic factors such as female gender, mental illness in the family history, unemployment, and low income. Likewise, PSD may also be predicted by a family history of mental illness.