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Diversity and Inclusion of Human Resources: A Path to University Reputation through Faculty Engagement
Authors: M. Taamneh Mohammad , Hija Ayman Abu , M. Taamneh Abdallah , Makhamreh Hiba 
Published: August 2024

The article intends to examine how diversity and inclusion affect the reputation of Jordanian universities and to explore if employee engagement acts as a mediator variable. Data was gathered from a sample of 509 faculty members in managerial academic roles (i.e deans, vice/assistant deans, department heads, and HRM unit administrative staff) in public and private universities in northern and central regions of Jordan using a questionnaire. This study is based on the premise that diversity and inclusion practices enhance universities' reputation. This study examines how employee engagement may act as a mediator variable. The study hypotheses were subsequently examined using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS SEM). The results indicated that diversity and inclusivity had a beneficial and noteworthy effect on universities' reputation. Diversity and inclusion were discovered to have a beneficial effect on employee engagement. Furthermore, the findings showed that employee engagement plays a partially mediating role in the connection between diversity, inclusion, and universities' reputation. This study's results expand existing research by presenting evidence from a non-western country like Jordan. The study discusses the theoretical and practical implications of the findings, along with limitations and recommendations for future research.
Evaluation Of the Indonesian Languange Training Program at The Defence Languange Training Centre
Authors: Santoso Puji , Sari Eliana , Karnati Neti 
Published: August 2024

This program is designed to provide Indonesian language briefings to personnel of friendly countries who will take part in training within the Ministry of Defense and the TNI. In addition, this program is one of the flagship programs of the Ministry of Defense, because it is an effective instrument in defense diplomacy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of the Indonesian language education and training program at the Ministry of Defense's Badiklat Language Education and Training Center. This study uses a qualitative approach with an evaluative method. This research uses the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, and Product) model developed by Stufflebeam. The data in this study was obtained through observation, in-depth interviews and documentation studies at the Ministry of Defense's Badiklat Language Education and Training Center. The results of this study show that in the context aspect, this program has been designed with a visionary thinking concept based on national interests with a solid background and legal foundation, but the Language Education and Training Center needs to design its organizational vision and mission. In terms of inputs, this program has been well prepared so that this program has adequate carrying capacity. However, it is still necessary to procure information technology experts and physical coaches. The results of the evaluation of the process aspect show that the implementation of this program is running according to plan, both from academic, personality, and physical similarities. The evaluation of the product aspect shows that the success of this program is very satisfactory, namely 100% of students graduate satisfactorily and are able to continue to the next training.
Prevalence and Predictors of Quality of Ethnic Minority Human Resources in the Central Highlands of Vietnam
Authors: Truc Nguyen Thanh , Vy Pham Thao , Nga Huynh Thi , Vuong Vu Trinh , Hoi Vo Xuan , Tuan Tran Anh , Hoa Ao Xuan 
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the prevalence and predictors of ethnic minority human resource (HR) quality in Vietnam’s Central Highlands through a community-based cross-sectional survey across five provinces. The study assessed ten factors: “Overall Quality” (knowledge-KNO, attitude-ATT, skills-SKI, physical strength-PHY) and “Supporting Policies and Conditions” (utilization policy-USA, training and development-TRA, remuneration-REM, standard of living-EAR, working conditions-CON, culture-CUL). Significant relationships were found among the all factors of the group “Supporting Policies and Conditions” (p<0.001 all). Moreover, five factors (USA, TRA, EAR, CON, CUL) with demographic factors such as ethnicity, education, management experience, and years of work showed significant impacts the quality of ethnic minority HR (p<0.05 all). These results highlight the importance of comprehensive policies and targeted training programs to improve the overall quality of ethnic minority human resources, providing valuable insights for policymakers to enhance socio-economic development in Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities.
Legal Responsibility of Coal Mining Company PT. International Prima Coal for Worker Welfare and Safety
Authors: Suryaningsi Suryaningsi , Herliah Endang , Syarif Muhammad , Rosmini Rosmini , Yuliangrum Aullia Vivi , Bahzar Moh 
Published: August 2024

Pancasila provides the direction and foundation for the formation of laws, policies and actions of the Indonesian government. This principle emphasizes the need to overcome social, economic, and political inequalities and provide equal opportunities for all Indonesians to prosper. This reflects a commitment to creating a just society. The method used in this study is qualitative using a qualitative descriptive approach, the data collection techniques used are interviews, observation, and documentation. From the results of the first study, mining business actors regarding the protection of women's labor rights still have women's labor rights that have not been fully fulfilled so that in this case it is not in accordance with Law No. 6 of 2023. Unfulfilled rights are menstrual leave and miscarriage leave. Furthermore, regarding the equality of women workers, it is proven by the existence of female workers who serve as Managers and there is no difference in the nominal salary. While the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility funds of PT. International Prima Coal is good enough according to government regulations because it meets all aspects of the East Kalimantan Blue Print. Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility funds of PT. International Prima Coal is also in accordance with the perspective of Islamic Economics.
Prevalence, Viewpoints, and Encounters with Cyberterrorism among College Students
Authors: Al-Badayneh Diab M. 
Published: August 2024

This research aims to describe prevalence, perspective on cyberextremism and encounters of cyberextremism among college students. A sample of 1000 Tafila Technical University (TTU) students ) representing 12 Jordanian governates, found that 45.4% were males and 54.6% were females from 12 Jordanian governorates. Science colleges and arts and social colleges split the sample almost equally (49.6% vs. 50.4%), respectively. All students are using the internet, and most of them use it intensively (73%), compared to regular use (27%).
The study found that less than half of the sample described online extremism as hate speech, violence, cyberbullying, sexual pornography, indirect hate speech, assaults, and post-support extremism. Students perceived several procedures to encounter cyberextremism, including closing websites, fines, criminalizing content, holding websites responsible for compensation, establishing a minimum age for viewing extremist content, removing hardening material, and compensation. Males had a higher mean of cyberextremism than females. ANOVA analysis showed significant differences between external attribution and cyberextremism, internal attributions, and no significant differences between males and females.
The Effects of Education on Tobacco Consumption: A Panel Data Analysis
Authors: Nkomo Nomusa Yolanda , Adanlawo Eyitayo Francis 
Published: August 2024

This study tests the hypothesis that acquiring more education improves health by reducing smoking habits. The study investigates whether higher levels of education influence smokers' behaviour or not. A panel dataset from South Africa's National Income Dynamic Survey (2008–2017) was used as a data collection source. The study employs a logistic model to conclude that people in South Africa with more education are less likely to smoke than those without education. Also noteworthy is the discovery that individuals with mental health-related behavioural disorders are more likely to smoke as a form of self-medication. Our results are particularly significant for policymakers since they demonstrate that education reduces the likelihood of smoking. These findings indicate the need for increased government support for educational opportunities in South Africa. In the long run, the population health of a country may benefit from free public education. Programs aimed at reducing smoking ought to focus on individuals with lower levels of education, younger people, and city dwellers because they are more likely to be engaged in smoking.
Microbial forensics: are we going on right path for management of crops biosecurity in Pakistan?
Authors: Aziz Ishrat , Ali Saadat , Rehman Zia , Aman Sitwat , Shahid Ahmad Ali 
Published: August 2024

In any country biological terrorism outbreaks on crops could reduce the quality and quantity of agricultural products, which in turn decreases the consumer’s confidence, nutrition loss, resulting in worse impacts on the nation’s economy, international souks and is subsequently harmful for the environment. Awareness for a crop bioterror incident begins with the start of the threat symptoms, which must lead to the progress of a plan to thwart. However, most of Pakistani scientists and crop producers have not focused on the option of deliberative plant pathogen introduction but instead they use their expertise for the prevention of natural introductions and the improvement of cost-effective strategies for disease management. It is also an interesting fact that under the mask of genetically modified feeds, high yield varieties and hybrids; we are also importing bio terrorism. Are we going on the right path? So, it is time that we should review the global microbial knowledge and should apply it according to our needs. In ongoing topics of present article, we will review the microbial forensics status globally in comparison with Pakistan. We will also suggest how to fill these gaps. Keywords: Biological terrorism; Microbial forensics; Pathogen; Plants; Crops; Biosecurity
The influence of temperature, light, pH and salinity on germination and growth of Cutandia memphitica (Spreng.) Benth
Authors: Faraj Ammar H. , Colak Ender S , Isik Dogan 
Published: August 2024

Background: There are many weed species that affect yield and quality in date palm orchards. Cutandia memphitica (Spreng.) Benth. is one of the weeds that is common in date palm orchards in Iraq. However, there is not enough information about C. memphitica in the literature. In order to provide information about the effect of key environmental factors (temperature, light, pH, and salt) on the seed biology of this weed species, this study was conducted.Methods: Within 2020, seeds were collected from agricultural regions in southern Iraq, and trials were done at Erciyes University Faculty of Agriculture labs in Kayseri Türkiye. All experiments were carried out with 30 seeds in the sterile 90 mm (90×15) petri dishes containing two layers of sterile filter paper.Results: The results of this investigation revealed that the seeds of this species germinated by 72.49% in three days when incubated at 25°C, and by 96.66% in 14 days when incubated at 15°C. The results also indicated that even during the longest incubation time examined, which was 28 days, the seeds of this species never germinated at 30 degrees or above. They can germinate during this period if kept at 5°C. The study also revealed that 90% of the seeds of this species germinated in complete darkness, whereas only 11.66% germinated in light. However, light has a significant impact on studied growth parameters (plant height and seedling fresh and dry weight). The results also demonstrate that the pH levels examined, which varied from 4 to 10, had no effect on the seed germination and growth parameters of seedling.Conclusion: The results showed that the seeds of this species germinated at the highest salinity levels (250 mM NaCl) by 10.83%. Meanwhile, the best germination was recorded at 25 mM salinity level of 89.16%, but without significant differences with salinity level at 50 mM and control. Also, the growth indicators were reduced significantly at the salinity level of 250 mM compared to the control.Keywords: Light; Salinity; Seed Germination; Temperature; Weed; Date Palm
Construction of subunit-based DNA vaccines against tuberculosis using five different Mycobacterium specific genes
Authors: Zaman Muhammad Mohsin , Shahzad Mirza Imran , Jilani Aeman , Yousaf Areeba , Bashir Ansah , Riaz Saher , Rivera Gildardo 
Published: August 2024

Background: Tuberculosis remains the major infectious and contagious disease with respect to morbidity and mortality around the globe. The main etiological agent of TB is Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb). The cure and/or control of this disease is getting difficult day by day especially due to emergence of drug resistant strains, HIV co-infection and unavailability of good vaccines. BCG is the only available and permitted vaccine against TB, which has variable efficacy only limited to childhood. Therefore, new, well defined, antigen specific and state of the art Molecular Biology based DNA vaccines are required.Methods: The current study is designed to develop subunit-based DNA vaccines against tuberculosis by using five different Mycobacterium specific genes, namely Rv1908c/KatG, Rv0350/DnaK, Rv0440/GroEL2, Rv0934/PstS and Rv3418c/GroES. All the selected genes were amplified through PCR and cloned into mammalian expression pVAX1 vector.Results: All the transformed constructs were confirmed through restriction digestion, colony PCR and sequence analysis. These constructs will be used for various in Vivo immunization studies and also for the challenge studies against TB in future experiments.Conclusion: DNA vaccines, alone or in combination with BCG, have enough potential to be a good therapeutic tool for TB and reduce the treatment time in future.Keywords: DNA vaccine; pVAX1; Tuberculosis; Vaccines
Extraction and Partial Purification of Glucoamylase from Rhizopus oryzae by Solid State Fermentation using Agro-Industrial Residues
Authors: Issa Qays Majeed 
Published: August 2024

Background: Filamentous fungi are used to produce many industrial enzymes because these fungi have a great ability to produce such enzymes, especially when using solid substrates that are usually low in cost. The widespread use of this enzyme has made it very important to work on improving its production to achieve the maximum possible benefit.Methods: Five fungal isolates were obtained from soil and decaying fruits and vegetables. All isolates were identified as Rhizopus spp. and cultured on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) plates escorted by starch 1%. The appearance of clearance zones around the fungal colonies represents the ability of fungi to produce Glucoamylase. Different solid substrates, nitrogen sources, and temperatures were used to improve enzyme production.Results: Wheat bran gave the highest enzyme production with specific activity 6.25 U/mg, and yeast extract was the potent inducer for enzyme production with specific activity 9.28 U/mg. The optimal temperature for enzyme production was 30°C with specific activity10.27U/mg. Maximum specific activity 18.40U/mg was recorded at 55% saturation with ammonium sulfate precipitation. The result showed increased specific activity 24.84U/mg with dialysis. Partial purification of the enzyme revealed that pH5 was optimum for enzyme-specific activity 9.2U/ml; higher enzyme-specific activity was found with MnSO4 (11.83U/ml) as the best enzyme inducer.Conclusion: This investigation attempted to examine R. oryzae as an effective maker of GA. Innovative work into the nearby creation of GA for industrial use utilizing local resources has demonstrated financial effectiveness. It requires improvement into consistency as needed by worldwide associations dealing with industrial enzymes. Keywords: Glucoamylase; Production; Partial purification; Rhizopus oryzae; Solid state fermentation
Exploring Gene Polymorphisms Associated with Otitis Media through Variable Number Tandem Repeats (VNTR) Region
Authors: Khalil Safa Amer , Hasan Kawther M. A. 
Published: August 2024

Background: Otitis is an inflammation and infection of the inner lining of the middle ear. The problem known as suppurative otitis media if there are droplets and holes in the tympanic membrane due to this inflammation and infection of the mucous membrane. The present study focused on specific genes suspected to be associated with otitis media in 60 subjects clinically diagnosed with OM The study focuses on two genes, MUC5B and IL-1RN, whose genes mutations by variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) regionsMethods: Variable numbers of tandem repeats (VNTR) regions were used to genotype 60 patients with otitis media and 30 healthy individuals for genotypic polymorphisms for the MUC5B and IL-1RN genes by number of tandem repeats (VNTR) regions on a variable basis Blood samples were collected from participants, and three milliliters were placed directly into EDTA tubes. Subsequently, PCR products were detected by agarose gel electrophoresis and visualized by ethidium bromide staining. The size of amplified DNA fragments was determined by comparison with a 100-bp DNA ladder molecule size markerResults: About the same, the paper represents the association of gene polymorphisms with otitis media by genotyping a total of 60 patients as OM, and, on the other hand, 30 individuals were noted to be healthy. This was to determine genotypic polymorphisms for the two genes, that is, MUC5B and IL1RN, within the VNTR region. The results showed that the carriers of allele 2 in the genotypic position had a risk of nearly twofold getting otitis media.Conclusion: Polymorphism of the MUC5B and IL-1RN genes can be responsible for the severity of the inflammatory process in the middle ear, complicated by otitis media or hearing loss.Keywords: Otitis media; Gene polymorphism; MUC5B; IL-1RN; VNTR
Effect of Supportive Care on Quality of Life for People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A Systematic Review
Authors: Tahir Muh. Yusuf , Malik Muh. Zuki , Wijaya I Kade , Kadar Kusrini S , Halim Mubin Risna , Hamid Firdaus 
Published: August 2024

The survival of people living with HIV (PLWH) affects physical, psychological, sexual, social, and financial circumstances during the care and treatment phase. Supportive care is an effective intervention associated with a better quality of life. The aim of this systematic study was to identify effect supportive care intervention on quality-of-life infected people. This study was a systematic review to examine the effect of supportive care in PLWH. Four databases including Science Direct, ProQuest, PubMed, and Wiley library were included to identify the relevant articles. A total of eight articles out of the 247 publications potentially met the inclusion criteria. Supportive care was grouped into four categories, including Community Based Intervention, M-Health Intervention, Social Media-Based Interventions as well as Psychosocial Interventions. The combination of all interventions showed that supportive care needs to be prescribed in line with the conditions and needs of PLWH. Conclusion, several supportive care approaches including Group Support Psychotherapy (GSP), Peer Support (PS), Run4Love WeChat, ALWH treatment strategy, effective communication, and psychosocial assessment, Mental health care pathway PASEO and combination logotherapy, ACT, as well as family psychoeducation (FPE) affected the quality of life for PLWH. This helped in characterizing the intervention and its effect on the conditions of HIV patients.Keywords: Databases; Supportive care; Psychosocial interventions; Quality of life
Chronic sleep deprivation, noise and high fat diet markedly induce C-reactive protein level in mice model
Authors: Attiyah Sama 
Published: August 2024

Background: C-reactive protein (CRP) is a circulating sign of systemic chronic inflammation that your liver produces if your body is inflamed. Stressful events over a long period of time are linked to inflammatory disorders. Stress pathways are triggered by noise and sleep deprivation, as well as unhealthy habits like fatty meals. Several studies have connected higher CRP levels with plasma levels. The current study aims to explore the potential association’s relationship between chronic sleep deprivation, noise, high fat diet, and CRP disorders.Methods: Three studies were carried out in our study to evaluate C-reactive protein levels in male Swiss albino mice groups after exposure to three different physical stressors for four weeks. The first study mice group were exposed to chronic sleep deprivation; second group was exposed to electrostatic speaker noise stressors; and the third group was fed a high fat diet. Quantitative estimation of C – reactive protein level in plasma using an ELISA kit.Results: Significant changes in inflammatory CRP levels in the examined plasma were detected in the sleep deprivation group. CRP levels were found to be steadily increasing after two weeks, reaching a significant peak in the fourth week (p < 0.001). Moreover, in the fourth week, there were substantial increases in CRP plasma level with independent evidence, in the experimental noise group (p < 0.001). As well, the biomarker of inflammation level increased across the dietary high density fat diet, reaching the highest level at the end of the study (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Our findings contribute to the body of evidence indicating a link between external stress and subclinical inflammatory markers. Furthermore, CRP concentrations are triggered by chronic sleep deprivation and noise exposure, and their concentrations rise with prolonged dietary fatty acid consumption.Keywords: Sleep deprivation; Noise; High fat diet; Inflammation; CRP