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The Tasks of Arab Civil Society Organizations in Preparing Youth Leaders: a Study on a Sample of Kuwaiti and Jordanian Associations
Authors: Tawfig Majad Mohammad 
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study aimed to explain the tasks of Arab civil society organizations and their role in preparing youth leaders.

Theoretical Framework: Civil society organizations have become an important partner for state institutions and their various bodies in various fields. These organizations have imposed themselves as facilities and a necessary partner for these official institutions, as they are indispensable because of the influence they have gained in the midst of society and the state.

Method: It relied on a qualitative approach based on open interviews. The research community was represented by all those in charge of managing Arab civil society organizations interested in youth development. It was also represented by young people participating in leadership development activities. The sample of the study was (32) individuals.

Results and Discussion: The results of the study showed that there is an active role for civil society organizations in preparing youth leaders, by raising their capabilities and skills through the activities and events held by these organizations.

Research Implications: Organizational and spread within the society in which it carries out its various activities, as the establishment of civil society requires the presence of organizations and institutions that are active in many different fields independently of the official state institutions.

Originality/Value: After we know the real (actual) role played by Arab civil society organizations in the preparation of young leaders, we should include these recommendations, work to raise awareness among civil society organizations among the segments of society, promote the culture of volunteering among community members, work to establish committees that work on scientific coordination between civil society organizations to clarify the roles played by civil society organizations.
Proposal for the Implementation of a Life-Coaching Model in Albania, Achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)Targets 3 and 4: Investigating the Relationship Between Educational Coaching and Life-Skills Acquisition in Schools
Authors: Shkëmbi Fleura , Sauku Valbona Habili 
Published: January 2025

Introduction: This study investigates the effect of a coaching program on the development of life skills in higher education students in Albania. It seeks to explore the broader question of whether this program can aid in meeting SDGs Targets 3 and 4, which aim to significantly lower the number of youths who are not engaged in employment, education, or training.

Method: The method of the current research is quasi-experimental. The research sample comprises 300 students, 41% females and 59% males. The mean age of the sample is equal to Mage = 15.18 years. The two phases of the study were evaluated at Time 1 (beginning of the school year) and Time 2 (end of the school year) a coached group and a non-coached group of students.

Results: The t-test results revealed that the coaching program positively impacted life abilities in both groups after 6 months. Interpersonal communication (t1 = 2.4; t2 = 3.00; p<0.001), expression of positive emotions (t1 = 2.341; t2 = 2.000; p<0.001), positive thinking (t1 = 1.98; t2 = 1.00; p<0.001), and optimism (t1 = 2.39; t2 = 2.000; p<0.001) were found to be among the most influential competencies. Boys showed better problem-solving skills in dealing with personal issues (sr2=0.049) after the 6-month program. The significant role of adolescents' self-efficacy in these skills is confirmed through their ability to think positively about themselves and their lives.

Conclusion: The proposed model of life-skills coaching curricula in high schools confirms the validity of the approach that considers SDGs Targets 3 and 8 as essential abilities. Authors recommend a design of a SDGs Targets 3 and 8 agenda as acquirement curriculum in schools to ensure the positive development and adaptation of young individuals.
A Study on the Impact of Flexible Working Arrangements on Turnover Intention of Chinese Working Women: From the Perspective of SDG 8 (Decent Work）
Authors: Zhang Sisi , Chan Siaw Leng , Abai Dayang Shobihah binti Abang 
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study aims to investigate the impact of flexible work arrangements on the turnover intention of female workers in China. The goal is to provide valuable insights for optimizing flexible work policies, strengthening policy guidance, and fostering a more equitable, autonomous, and sustainable work environment for women, ultimately contributing to the realization of SDG 8 (Decent Work).

Theoretical Framework: This study draws on key concepts such as SDG 8 (Decent Work), job satisfaction, and turnover intention, which form the theoretical foundation for understanding the impact of flexible work arrangements on female employees.

Method: A questionnaire survey was conducted among female working students from the School of Continuing Education at a university in Guangzhou. The participants had already implemented flexible working arrangements, and data were collected to analyze the relationships between flexible work arrangements, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and turnover intention.

Results and Discussion: The results indicate that the prevalence of flexible work arrangements positively influences organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and turnover intention among working women. Specifically, opportunities for flexible work arrangements significantly impact job satisfaction and turnover intention but do not significantly affect organizational commitment. The discussion highlights that organizations should consider both the prevalence and availability of flexible work opportunities when designing policies to meet the needs of female workers, enhancing their job satisfaction and organizational commitment, and reducing turnover intention.

Research Implications: This study emphasizes the importance of flexible working arrangements in achieving SDG 8, particularly in improving job satisfaction and reducing turnover intention.

Originality: This study uniquely focuses on Chinese working women who have adopted flexible work arrangements, an area underexplored in existing literature.

Value: This study explores the impact of flexible working arrangements on working women in alignment with SDG 8, aiming to enhance job satisfaction, reduce turnover intention, and promote decent work.
Properties and active substances of hummus bean paste based on chickpea puree
Authors: Shehadeh M. W.M. 
Published: January 2025

Introduction. Recently, there has been a growing interest in legumes, including chickpeas, as a source of protein and other nutrients. Hummus, a traditional Middle Eastern dish made from chickpea puree, is an excellent example of the use of legumes in cooking. In recent years, hummus has become a popular product in the diet, due to its nutritional value and ability to integrate into a variety of culinary traditions. There is also a growing interest among consumers in healthy eating, in which hummus plays a key role as a source of plant protein and other beneficial components. The goal of the research was to determine the protein, vitamin and mineral content of hummus, as well as to evaluate its antioxidant activity and organoleptic characteristics. The research methods used are ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), thin layer chromatography (TLC), Kjeldahl method, atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), sensory analysis, surveys and questionnaires. The results of the research showed that chickpea-based hummus contains 20-25 % protein, a significant amount of dietary fiber, antioxidants and minerals. Sensory analysis has revealed a high assessment of the organoleptic properties of the product, which indicates its acceptability by consumers. Conclusions. The results obtained emphasize the value of hummus as a functional product in the diet, helping to maintain health and prevent various diseases. Considering its nutritional properties and pleasant taste, hummus can be an excellent addition to the diet of both vegetarians and people seeking a balanced diet. Further studies could be aimed at assessing the long-term health effects of hummus, its role in diets, and its impact on gut microflora.
ANALISIS PELAPORAN SPT TAHUNAN BADAN PADA CV JS MELALUI E-FORM 1771
Authors: Triwanti Rosada Cherli , Sucahyati Diarany 
Published: January 2025

In an effort to enhance taxpayer compliance, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) has implemented a new innovation in the tax administration system, namely e-form. This study aims to thoroughly examine the effectiveness of CV JS Corporate Tax Return (SPT) reporting through e-form 1771. A qualitative descriptive approach is adopted to collect and analyze primary and secondary data related to the CV JS Corporate Tax Return (SPT) filling process. Primary data is obtained through direct interviews with CV JS tax consultants and direct observation of the annual corporate tax return filling process. Secondary data is obtained from scientific literature related to Corporate Tax Return (SPT) and e-form 1771. The objective of this study is to gather empirical evidence on the implementation of e-form in CV JS Corporate Tax Return (SPT) reporting that provides convenience for taxpayers. It is expected that the implementation of e-form can be a cutting-edge innovation and a reference for other companies in implementing e-form SPT Annual Body 1771 in their tax reporting, so that state tax revenue can be optimized on an ongoing basis.
Keywords: Tax, Annual SPT, E-form 1771

Dalam rangka meningkatkan kepatuhan wajib pajak, Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (DJP) mengimplementasikan inovasi baru dalam sistem administrasi perpajakan, yaitu e-form. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji secara mendalam efektivitas pelaporan SPT Badan CV JS melalui e-form 1771. Pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif diadopsi untuk mengumpulkan dan menganalisis data primer dan sekunder terkait proses pengisian SPT Badan CV JS. Data primer diperoleh melalui wawancara langsung dengan konsultan pajak CV JS dan observasi langsung terhadap proses pengisian SPT tahunan badan. Adapun data sekunder diperoleh dari literatur ilmiah terkait SPT Tahunan Badan dan e-form 1771. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengumpulkan bukti empiris mengenai penerapan e-form dalam pelaporan SPT Tahunan Badan CV JS yang memberikan kemudahan bagi wajib pajak. Diharapkan penerapan e-form ini dapat menjadi inovasi mutakhir dan acuan bagi perusahaan lain dalam menerapkan e-form SPT Tahunan Badan 1771 dalam pelaporan pajaknya, sehingga dapat mengoptimalkan penerimaan pajak negara secara berkelanjutan.
Letters to Franca (1961–1972)
Authors: Althusser Louis 
Published: January 2025

Letters to Francaoffers an extensive selection from the 500 or so extraordinary letters Louis Althusser addressed to Franca Madonia between 1961 and 1972, the most productive period in Althusser’s life and the time when his most characteristic works were being elaborated and first received. This correspondence allows, therefore, a unique insight into Althusser’s theoretical and political trajectory, giving an intimate account of the establishment of Althusserian Marxism and the intellectual, historical and institutional milieu within which it came to prominence. It also charts the singular story of Althusser’s relationship with Franca, whom he encountered in 1961 and who became his lover, intellectual confidante and Italian translator; the letters thus have a quasi-novelistic dimension and afford a gripping vision of a remarkable couple, the chronicle of a passion. Their correspondence consequently exhibits an exceptionally diverse tonal range, alternately analytical, lyrical, ludic and sombre, displaying an investment in language and expressionbarely suggested by Althusser’s previously published work.
At once the diary of an intellectual-political existence and the narrative of a coup de foudre, these letters also uniquely provide an astonishingly self-reflexive account of Althusser’s experience of manic depression, inviting the reader to witness its sometimes exhilarating, sometimes devastating effects upon his private and public being. Featuring an extensive record of Althusser’s long-term engagement with the thought and practice of psychoanalysis,Letters to Francabids the reader, here and throughout, to accompany Althusser on a fascinating journey - between theory and life.
Detailing Worlds
Authors: Bellin Eric 
Published: January 2025

In the 21st century, the word “detail” appears constantly in discussions of building, and we use it in many different ways—yet just over 250 years ago, “detail” meant nothing at all particular to the work of architects, engineers, or builders.
Detailing Worldsis the first book to examine the origins and evolution of “detail” as a concept with meanings specific to practices of building. By exploring how past meanings and roles were ascribed to detail in different “worlds of practice”—those of academics, technicians, students, engineers, and architects—Detailing Worldslooks to the future, illuminating the ways disciplinary knowledge and the concepts on which it is based evolve and change over time. It is a story about how such concepts are slowly but constantly reconceived, redefined, and transformed by individuals as they interact with one another, and how this process is shaped by the ever-changing sociocultural and technological dimensions of the world around us.
Richly illustrated with more than 200 images, including figures from rare texts, archival student drawings, and practitioners’ construction documents from the 18th through 20th centuries,Detailing Worldsventures to tell the history of a disciplinary-specific idea and offer insights about how we think and speak about the practice of building today.
Post-Millennial Indian Speculative Fiction in English
Authors: Varughese E. Dawson 
Published: January 2025

Exploring expressions of ‘Indianness’ buried within and scattered across post-millennial Indian speculative fiction in English, this book asks questions around what it means to ‘belong’ to an India of ‘now’ and what it might mean to belong to multiple Indias of the (near) future.
With dystopia, near-future, apocalyptic Indias and fantastical metropolises all imagined across this body of writing,Post-Millennial Indian Speculative Fiction in Englishtraces economic, social and political transformations in post-2000 ‘New India’ across these various narratives. Drawing on established notions of the speculative, Dawson Varughese argues for a recognized, post-millennial canon of Indian speculative writing in English which moves beyond Western-centric frames of reference, centring instead on Indian sensibilities, expressions of belongingtoIndia and speculative ‘Indian’ futures. Organized around key tropes and characteristics of post-millennial Indian speculative fiction in English to date - urban infrastructures, citizenship, bodies and biotech, future (Indian) histories and climate catastrophes – it takes stock of a range of science fiction, fantasy, near-future and dystopian novels and short stories and offers critical insights into the writings of Samit Basu, Varun Thomas Mathew, Gautam Bhatia, Rimi B. Chatterjee, Prayaag Akbar and Anil Menon, alongside many others.
Post-millennial Indian Speculative Fiction in Englishexamines shifting ideas of what it means to belong to India and conceptions of India as a nation and pulls these ideas together, creating a workable framework of understanding for this nascent field as we move into the third decade of the millennium.
Fashion Buying
Authors: McTurk Clare , Koumbis Dimitri 
Published: January 2025

What do fashion buyers do? How do they think? What does forecasting trends or planning a range actually entail? How can they shape the future of fashion?
Featuring new interviews and analysis of the most up-to-date industry figures and trends, this 3rd edition has all you need to get up-to-speed on the people, processes and practicalities of buying in the fashion industry today.
Illustrated with colour diagrams and fashion photographs, five to-the-point chapters break down the key areas of fashion buying: the role of the buyer; buying inspiration; suppliers and sourcing; range and merchandise planning; and current industry trends. Tips, summaries, questions and activities help you apply your knowledge throughout the book.
All-new case studies and interviews put each chapter into professional context, giving an insight into the leaders in the global fashion trade. You’ll also find new coverage of the changing retail landscape, as well as additional coverage of pricing and costing supported with in-depth exercises. The book concludes by looking to future trends, including sustainability, social media and AI, fashion technology and digital fashion.
Bringing together the authors’ more than 40 years’ combined industry experience, this introduction is ideal for students of fashion design, marketing, buying and management ready to shape the future of fashion.
Thinking through Graphic Design History
Authors: Toppins Aggie 
Published: January 2025

Graphic design has a paradoxical relationship to history. While it claims to promote originality and innovation - ideas that emphasize the new and unique - design practice is deeply embedded in previous ideals. Too often, design students encounter the past in brief visual impressions which seduce them to imitate form rather than engage with historical contexts. Even though it has claimed to be objective and even comprehensive, graphic design history has focused largely on individual careers and Eurocentric achievements.
Yet the past swells with untapped potential. Graphic design history can serve the field of today and tomorrow, but its narratives require updates. History, like design, is always changing — and like design, history is driven by present-day questions. This book shows how students and practicing designers can enrich their work by thinking historically about design. With thoughtful analyses, stimulating creative prompts, inspiring case studies, and perspectives from designers all over the world, this book challenges our traditional understanding of graphic design history, and the very notion of the design canon, offering ways to shape socially engaged, critical practices.
Death Activism
Authors: MacCormack Patricia 
Published: January 2025

Traditional Western attitudes towards death deal with it as a painful inevitability, something that has to be navigated as a trauma and a taboo. They focus essentially on the ‘management’ of death, an anthropocentric practice prioritising the human life above every other type of existence.
Patricia MacCormack explores how we can develop a ‘death activism’ – a variety of tactics and posthuman practices which celebrate death, its inevitability, its forms, from the slow to times of crisis, and how trauma and mourning emerge as their own forms of expression. Crucial to the foundation of death activism is the dissymmetry with which different deaths are met including the mass death of nonhuman animals and ecologies.
Death Activismis a feminist, queer, postcolonialist enquiry, that seeks to queer death – making queer our usual familiar death habits and trajectories of thought, toward a jubilant activism that can transform death into a more democratically equal, and a more jubilant force for life.
Architecture and Cultural Continuity
Authors: Frost Christian 
Published: January 2025

Architecture and Cultural Continuityexplores a dynamic way of viewing architecture – arguing that all architecture is best evaluated through active experiences in relation to cultural traditions of community and belonging, space, ritual, and setting.
A work in three parts, the book first analyses in-depth the Festival of San Giovanni in Florence, an annual series of celebrations involving the entire city. Tracing its history from its Roman origins via the Renaissance through to contemporary times, this case study is used to explore ideas of continuity and tradition and how these shape and are shaped by architecture and the city. Part 2 gathers theoretical tools from philosophy, anthropology, and performance studies to offer a framework for the appraisal of architecture – whether engaged in festival or simply part of the background to everyday life – as experience rather than form. The final part presents historic and contemporary case studies to explain the theory in practice, from Lord Leighton’s House in London to Beit Beirut in Lebanon, and from Salisbury’s medieval Chapterhouse to the contemporary Australian Parliament building.
Written for architectural theorists, historians, and designers alike, this book will allow the reader to assess architecture in a way that re-addresses aspects of history often obscured by post-enlightenment thinking, and reveals an architecture rooted in cultural traditions better able to contribute to the diverse communities of the future.
Luxury Philosophy
Authors: Armitage John 
Published: January 2025

Luxury has been associated with superficiality, consumerism and meaninglessness throughout the history of serious philosophical thought.How could something so obviously about the external possibly be existentially significant or even a profound concept?Luxury Philosophycarves out alternative modes of understanding the luxurious arguing that the negative characterization by 18th- and 19th-century philosophers of luxury as dissatisfaction or as an evil enjoyed by the idle rich gave way in the 20th century and beyond to more positive, even potentially revolutionary, theories of luxury as voluptuousity, squander, uselessness, and abundance.
John Armitage charts the history of continental theories of luxury which embody a wide variety of disciplines and methods, including philosophy, sociology, and cultural studies, revealing the depth of contemporary critical luxury studies.Luxury Philosophyprovides profound insights for all those interested in the nature, causes, and principles of sumptuous living and surroundings, knowledge of pleasure, or the values of comfort and desire.
Feminist Literature as Everyday Use
Authors: Revelles-Benavente Beatriz 
Published: January 2025

What can feminist literature actuallydo? How can it affect the world? Does it have the power to change the oppressive structures that it opposes? Drawing on three of the fundamental wellsprings of feminist theory – genealogies, methodologies, and politics –Feminist Literature in the Makingargues that it can.
A new, materialist perspective, brought to bear on figures like Woolf, Morrison and Atwood, demonstrates how feminist literature can provide a methodology for social transformation. Through techniques like diffractive reading, queering time, and using ‘bits and pieces’ to break through grand narratives, this book offers a wealth of opportunities to put its methods of literary critique into practice. In defiance of the edificial insistence of the Western canon, these practices of these methods reveal new ways of reading as a practice of continual textual construction, understanding how texts are created and then how to recreate them. With this concept, literary artifacts can become everyday artifacts – not only entanglements between theory, methodology and politics, but tools for feminist interventions and social transformation.