Program Variables Research Articles

The Diverse Programs at Egyptian Russian University Reveal Their Potential through a Focus on Sustainable Development

The Diverse Programs at Egyptian Russian University Reveal Their Potential through a Focus on Sustainable Development

Environmental, Social, and Governance practices on impulse buying tendency through young customer engagement

This research explores how customer engagement with the F&B brand’s dedication to social responsibility, sustainable business practices, and corporate governance influences impulsive buying. An online survey was requested, and a total of 322 participants were chosen for data analysis. To conduct statistical analysis, partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used with the SmartPLS3 program. The findings reveal that F&B brands’ ESG practices (environmental, social, and governance) influence customer engagement and impulsive buying tendency. It confirms that strong ESG efforts lead to higher customer engagement, with the social pillar having the strongest impact. Engaged customers, especially those valuing ESG, are more likely to impulsively buy products aligning with their values. Based on the results, both theoretical and practical implications are suggested to focus on social responsibility initiatives like employee well-being and diversity programs, followed by using time-sensitive marketing like limited-edition items to create urgency and boost sales.

The programs of additional legal education as necessary element of system of training of students of medical university

The actual trends in training of health care professionals set before medical university task of actualization and diversification of training programs targeted to formation both professional and universal competencies to contribute to variable combination of different skills and habits in implementation of medical activities. The increasing needs of labor market in specialists capable to meet actual realities and associated with transformational transition from narrow specialization to different specific skills, inevitably results into increasing of importance for additional education programs as an element of continuing The following key features of various proposals for additional professional education programs were singled out. The major task of forming proposal of additional programs is seen by university through prism of possible increasing of income. And main contingent of students is formed by specialists improve their qualifications. The specificity of medical university is specialists training to implement medical practice. In this regard, additional law training programs are targeted to exclusively at persons mastering basic educational program for the first time. The competencies implemented are focused at extending and specifying training considering legal maintenance or new trends. Besides, applying value-based approach to formation of educational trajectory of student, university translates primary importance of autonomy of will of student choosing additional educational programs. Thus, learning program of additional education is carried out using basic training in law and considering necessary and sufficient factual component that meets the needs of modern labor market, permitting strengthen and expand available competencies for future professional activity of medical worker. The article analyzed results of studies of pedagogues and psychologists, specialists of philosophical direction, professional lecturers, and sociological studies. The methods applied were analysis and synthesis, formalization, generalization, document analysis. The main methods of data analysis were substantive (hermeneutical) analysis and discourse analysis.

Chapter 4. Locating field systems in the southern Peruvian Andes

AbstractIn this paper, we review current understandings of anthropogenic field systems, focusing on trends and variations in the chronology of field construction, use, and in some cases, abandonment, as well as labor organization of agrarian production across the Lake Titicaca Basin. These trends indicate that agricultural intensification increased both during the political centralization of the Tiwanaku state and during periods of political fragmentation. In contrast to prior work on fields in the region, we argue that there was no single cultural, environmental, or historical impetus that ignited the construction of any particular field type. Additionally, we present the results of pedestrian survey of terraces carried out in 2018 in the northern Lake Titicaca Basin. While there were regional commonalities across survey areas in the masonry design of terrace risers, presence of pathways and radiating walls separating vertical tracts of terraces, and a general absence of irrigation, we found deviations from each of these trends in individual terrace complexes. While preliminary evidence indicates that more terraces were built or cultivated during the Late Intermediate period (1100–1450 CE) than in other time periods in the northern Titicaca basin, some terraces were likely built earlier. Our findings point to the multiplicity of strategies that ancient farmers employed in the varied ecological settings of the Lake Titicaca basin under diverse sociopolitical programs. This contrasts with previous research on agrarian field systems, which is mostly single‐sited and tends to emphasize individual strategies over the quiver of agrarian options available to Andean farmers.

The Status of Nationwide Implementation of Integrative Medicine Programs by Japanese Local Government from a “Social Model” Viewpoint

Background: The world's demographics are transitioning, prompting governments globally to adopt diverse health promotion and disease prevention programs to enhance people's quality of life. While several integrative medicine (IM) programs, including traditional or alternative medicine, may be in place, the level of implementation nationwide is unknown. This research represents the first nationwide study in Japan, conducted in 2018 before local government health programs were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study examines the use of IM by local government in Japan and its safety and effectiveness as a “social model.”Methods: IM programs for disease prevention and health promotion of all 1,944 Japanese local governments in 2018, were retrieved the using the Web Archive Project of the National Diet Library, which is a maintained website repository for all Japanese local government including IM and health programs.Results: A total of 1,739 IM programs were implemented in 537 local governments (27.6% among all Japanese local governments). These included programs for Yoga (1,242; 71.4% of the projects), Qigong (211; 12.1%), and Aromatherapy (145; 8.3%). Among the providers of the programs, only 16 (0.9%) were national medical-related license holders. The purpose of disease prevention or health promotion was not described with scientific basis (safety and effectiveness).Conclusion: Japanese local government conduct health-promoting IM programs, but untrained providers administer many of them. There needs to be more evidence to support the alleged health promotion objectives. Local governments require better support and evidence-based planning to rectify this situation.

Resilience Unveiled: The Transformative Power of Self-Efficacy in Employee Survival Amidst Challenging Termination Scenarios

The current study aimed to identify and analyse variables that contribute to employees' resilience, focusing specifically on their self-efficacy, optimism, and gratitude in challenging situations, particularly when they have been terminated from their companies. The data for this study consisted of a cross-sectional survey of 100 male respondents aged between 18 and 30 years old residing in Bekasi and Tambun, cities located near Jakarta in Indonesia. The respondents completed the 9-item self-efficacy scale, the 15-item optimism scale, the 6-item gratitude scale, and the 24-item resilience scale. The data were analysed using quantitative inferential statistics, specifically partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results revealed that self-efficacy, gratitude, and optimism emerged as predictors of resilience, with self-efficacy having the most significant impact. In conclusion, studies on self-efficacy in relation to resilience emphasize the pivotal role of mastering self-efficacy. These insights can inform effective human resource management and social work practices, encouraging the implementation of diverse people development programs to prepare employees to enhance their self-efficacy and resilience.

노벨엔지니어링(Novel Engineering) 기반 생태환경교육 프로그램이 초등학생의 환경역량 및 인공지능 활용 태도 함양에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study is to develop a Novel Engineering-based practical and subject-centered ecological environment convergence education program (20 sessions) and apply it to 25 6th grade students to conduct a survey on environmental competency and awareness of artificial intelligence education before and after class to determine what kind of results. The purpose is to see if there is a change. The results of the study showed that the Novel Engineering-based ecological environment education program had a positive impact on the development of elementary school students' environmental capabilities and their awareness of artificial intelligence education. The results of the environmental competency survey showed significant differences in all areas of reflection and insight, use of environmental information, creative problem solving, environmental sensitivity, communication and conflict resolution, and environmental community competency, and positive attitudes toward thoughts and career paths toward artificial intelligence technology. It is significant that environmental education can be applied in the regular curriculum and that a convergence program containing not only engineering and digital elements, but also humanities and arts elements has been developed to foster the basic language and digital skills emphasized in the 2022 revised curriculum. Based on this study, there is a need to construct a variety of Novel Engineering-based ecological environment education programs for all elementary school students in the future. In addition, follow-up research on a diverse Novel Engineering-based ecological environment education program that combines digital and artificial intelligence elements will be necessary through analysis of various subjects in the ecological environment.

청소년의 주요 관계 대상과의 친밀함이 스마트폰 중독에 미치는 영향: 학교 폭력 피해 경험 유무(有,無)별 비교 분석

This study explores the relationship between the closeness of key adolescent relationships (parents, teachers, friends) and smartphone addiction, specifically comparing adolescents with and without experiences of school violence victimization. Using data from the Korea Youth Foundation, the study surveyed 3,066 middle and high school students. The results revealed that adolescents who experienced school violence are more vulnerable to stress and less able to mitigate smartphone addiction through key relational systems. This finding highlights the overwhelming impact of school violence on individuals compared to other factors. School violence has long-term negative effects on the mental health and behavior of victims, necessitating systematic approaches and diverse support programs for prevention and support. Building networks among parents, teachers, educational authorities, and external organizations is essential. Additionally, the study emphasizes the urgent need to enhance the social capital functions of key adolescent relationships and raise awareness about the competitive educational environment.

The Effects of Medical Students’ Traits and College Life on Academic Failure Mediated by Mental Health

This study utilized cohort data, student lifestyle surveys, and mental health examination results from a medical school to investigate the impact of factors such as hometown, alcohol use, smoking, university life adaptation, and aptitude on academic failure, with mental health serving as a mediator. We analyzed data from 409 of the 549 incoming students at Keimyung University School of Medicine, excluding 140 individuals with missing data, from the academic years 2015 to 2021. Significant differences were found according to hometown in feelings of depression, suicidal tendencies, and internet addiction. There were also significant differences based on university life adaptation in feelings of depression, suicidal tendencies, and internet addiction, as well as significant differences according to academic aptitude in feelings of depression and internet addiction. Academic failure showed significant differences based on hometown, university life adaptation, and academic aptitude. Furthermore, students’ hometown had a complete mediating effect on academic failure together with feelings of depression, suicidal tendencies, and internet addiction. University life adaptation exhibited a complete mediating effect with suicidal tendencies and a partial mediating effect with feelings of depression and internet addiction. Academic aptitude demonstrated partial mediating effects on feelings of depression, suicidal tendencies, and internet addiction. Based on these results, we suggest establishing counseling programs tailored to the characteristics of medical students, and various programs for university life adaptation are necessary. There is also a need for diverse programs not only for clinical training, but also for different career paths.

방과 후 지도강사들의 효과적인 악기 교수전략에 대한 인식과 방과 후 음악교육 발전을 위한 제안

Objectives The purposes of this study were to explore effective musical instrument teaching strategies perceived by after-school instructors and propose suggestions for the development of after-school music education. Methods Five after-school instructors were interviewed, and the essence of their perceptions, commonly found in their experiences, was extracted using Colaizzi's phenomenological qualitative research analysis method. At all stages of the research, the main concepts of phenomenology, such as reduction and suspension of judgment, intersubjectivity, intentionality, and essential intuition, were explored and described with an open attitude. Results The results indicate that after-school instructors recognize engaging song selection, clear and concise instruction, repetitive learning, individualized teaching, and respecting students' opinions as effective teaching strategies. Additionally, they suggest expanding integrated arts education, introducing intra-school competitions, providing collaborative performance opportunities, regular concert attendance, and finally, offering diverse program options for the advancement of after-school music education. Conclusions In conclusion, implications for after-school music education and suggestions for future research are provided.

Navigating phenylketonuria management to improve it in Latin America: a systematic literature review and applicability analysis.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder resulting from phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency, which impacts neurodevelopment. Lifelong low-phenylalanine diets and multidisciplinary care are pivotal for managing PKU. Latin American challenges in PKU care include diverse newborn screening programs, limited specialized healthcare, and resource scarcity. A systematic literature review was conducted (2010-2023) on PKU management following PRISMA guidelines. Inclusion criteria encompassed English/Spanish articles focusing on PKU management guidelines approved by an organization as well as articles focusing on PKU management in Latin America. After screening 127,276 results, 6 articles were included. Six articles were analyzed, highlighting shared principles like multidisciplinary care, lifelong dietary adherence, personalized plans, and regular monitoring. Guides emphasized regional variations, breastfeeding complexities, and challenges for pregnant women with PKU. Multidisciplinary care emerges as critical, incorporating physicians, psychologists, dietitians, nurses, and genetic counselors. Lifelong adherence to low-phenylalanine diets and personalized strategies for different life stages are emphasized. Challenges in Latin America include healthcare gaps, scarce resources, and reliance on international guidance. The importance of breastfeeding, preconception care, and comprehensive support for pregnant women with PKU is underscored. Collaborative efforts are essential to address PKU challenges in Latin America. Advocacy for awareness, specialized training, regional databases, and international collaborations can enhance diagnosis and management, ensuring a better quality of life for PKU individuals in the region. Embracing lessons from existing guides will contribute to improved PKU care and overall well-being.

Different Demand Response Programs with its Implementation in Various Countries and the Role of TOU DR in the Context of Nepal

With the increasing trend of electricity consumption worldwide, it creates a cumbersome, reliable power system and necessitates the construction of new generator companies, transmission lines, and other infrastructures. Despite investing in new infrastructures to manage occasional peaks, utilities can use the demand response concept to effectively handle demand during such peak time intervals, and in doing so, it enhance the grid stability. This assists in balancing the supply and demand for electricity, making the grid more resilient to fluctuations, and reducing the risk of blackouts. This paper delves into the diverse DR programs across different countries and comparative analysis for finding the suitable DR method to make a more reliable electric power network in Nepal.

Onboarding Students at Scale: A New Student Orientation Course that Prepares Students to Succeed in their Online Degree Programs

A new online orientation course equips students with the tools and skills to thrive in online programs. It welcomes them to the university, introduces the learning management system, fosters peer connection, and locates essential resources. Additionally, it teaches valuable strategies for time management, motivation, and success in online learning. This adaptable base course caters to the university’s diverse online programs while maintaining a core structure. Designed for efficient facilitation by Academic Directors, it also allows for a personalized touch. Surveys indicate the course effectively prepares students for their first online course. Notably, completing the orientation has become the strongest predictor of student retention and academic success. This award-winning approach serves as a valuable example for designing online student orientation programs.

Pengaruh Program Kesejahteraan Dan Komunikasi Organisasi Terhadap Semangat Kerja Karyawan

The company will retain employees who have high work morale. This is because employees who have work enthusiasm will contribute and be actively involved in the company's progress. Welfare programs and organizational communication are thought to be factors that have an influence on work morale. This research aims to analyze the influence of welfare programs and organizational communication on employee morale (study at PT. Permata Hijau Sawit Medan). The influence of the welfare program and organizational communication will be analyzed partially and simultaneously on employee morale. The form of research used for this research is quantitative with an associative approach. Sampling was carried out using a saturated sampling technique and used 40 respondents as samples. The results of the research conducted show that the welfare program variables (X1) and organizational communication (X2) have a significant effect on employee morale. The welfare program and organizational communication variables simultaneously influence employee morale (Y) with an R value of 0.955. Through the adjusted R square value, it is known that the welfare program and organizational communication variables contribute 91.2% to employee morale while 8.8% is influenced by the variables other.

(Un)Solvable loop analysis

AbstractAutomatically generating invariants, key to computer-aided analysis of probabilistic and deterministic programs and compiler optimisation, is a challenging open problem. Whilst the problem is in general undecidable, the goal is settled for restricted classes of loops. For the class of solvable loops, introduced by Rodríguez-Carbonell and Kapur (in: Proceedings of the ISSAC, pp 266–273, 2004), one can automatically compute invariants from closed-form solutions of recurrence equations that model the loop behaviour. In this paper we establish a technique for invariant synthesis for loops that are not solvable, termed unsolvable loops. Our approach automatically partitions the program variables and identifies the so-called defective variables that characterise unsolvability. Herein we consider the following two applications. First, we present a novel technique that automatically synthesises polynomials from defective monomials, that admit closed-form solutions and thus lead to polynomial loop invariants. Second, given an unsolvable loop, we synthesise solvable loops with the following property: the invariant polynomials of the solvable loops are all invariants of the given unsolvable loop. Our implementation and experiments demonstrate both the feasibility and applicability of our approach to both deterministic and probabilistic programs.

The association between participation in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) and postoperative outcomes: A comprehensive analysis of 7,474,298 patients

IntroductionPrior publications about the association between participation in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program and improved postoperative outcomes have reported mixed results. We aimed to perform a comprehensive analysis of preoperative characteristics and unadjusted and risk-adjusted postoperative complication rates over time in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program dataset. MethodsWe used the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database, 2005 to 2018, to analyze preoperative patient characteristics and unadjusted and risk-adjusted rates of adverse postoperative outcomes by year. Expected events were calculated using multiple logistic regression, with each complication as the dependent variable and the 28 non-laboratory preoperative American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program variables as the independent variables. Annual observed-to-expected ratios for each outcome were used to risk-adjust outcomes over time. ResultsThe analytic cohort included 7,474,298 operations across 9 surgical specialties. Both the preoperative patient risk and the unadjusted rate of postoperative complications decreased over time. While the observed-to-expected ratio for mortality remained around 1, the observed-to-expected ratios for the other outcomes decreased over time from 2005 to 2018, except for the following cardiac complications: overall morbidity 1.11 (95% confidence interval: 1.10–1.13) to 0.97 (0.96–0.98); pulmonary 1.18 (1.15–1.21) to 0.91 (0.89–0.92); infection 1.19 (1.16–1.21) to 1.01 (1.00–1.01); urinary tract infection 1.29 (1.23–1.34) to 0.87 (0.86–0.89); venous thromboembolism 1.10 (1.03–1.16) to 0.92 (0.90–0.94) ; cardiac 0.76 (0.70–0.81) to 1.04 (1.01–1.07); renal 1.14 (1.08–1.21) to 0.96 (0.93–0.99); stroke 1.12 (1.00–1.25) to 0.98 (0.94–1.03); and bleeding 1.35 (1.33–1.36) to 0.80 (0.79–0.81). ConclusionHospitals participating in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program have experienced a decrease in risk-adjusted postoperative surgical complications over time in all areas except for mortality and cardiac complications.

Effect of different exercises on sleep quality in elderly women: a systematic review

Abstract Sleep disorder is a common problem in elderly women, which can cause problems and acute complications on society and the healthcare system, including reducing the quality of life. Exercise is a simple, low-cost, and effective way to improve sleep quality. The purpose of this study was to critically review the available literature on different types of physical activity that affect the sleep quality of elderly women to determine which type of physical activity can improve their sleep quality. A systematic search adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and randomised controlled trial (RCT) studies that met the inclusion criteria was conducted in the databases of Google Scholar, PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science from January 1, 2020, to March 18, 2024. One hundred and thirty-nine articles were retrieved, of which 13 randomised controlled trial studies met the inclusion criteria. The findings of these studies showed that performing various exercises, including water sports, resistance, aerobics, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Baduanjin exercises across varying intensities from low to high, can improve the quality of sleep of elderly women. Research indicates that diverse exercise programs tailored for elderly women can effectively enhance sleep quality and its associated aspects.

Playing supremacy: DEIA games in higher education

The 45th presidential administration of the United States created numerous sweeping pieces of legislation that drastically curtailed how Americans thought of diversity and where marginalized folks of colour fit in the grand scheme of things. This administration pushed back against notions of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) as they pertained to marginalized groups, particularly in spaces of higher education. To combat this, there were numerous institutions across the country that began to develop or revamp their diversity programmes as a way to ‘show’ those who had been targeted – both faculty and students of colour – still had played a significant role in higher education. Unfortunately, these diversity programmes did little to nothing to help support faculty and students who relied on these programmes, but instead made them feel like this was meant to be ‘played’, like the latest video game. This article seeks to demonstrate how DEIA programmes function as a method of pay, while doing little to provide the necessary support for the folks that need it. Additionally, it shows how institutions of white supremacy are being perpetuated within these programmes, as they are merely used as a way to show others that the programmes exist, while both not actually serving the individuals these programmes were designed to benefit. It will also illustrate in a succinct fashion what DEIA programmes are meant to do and what they are not meant to do while using experiences of marginalized individuals to focus on the problems that exist within DEIA programmes. Finally, the article will provide a potential rubric, or call to action, that could help these programmes to function as an actual form of support as opposed to a system of ‘play’, because they do serve a vital purpose, but not in their current iterations.

Motives Behind University Students’ Enrolment in the Co-operative Programs in Tanzania

This study explored cooperative education's dynamics at the Moshi Co-operative University in Tanzania, aiming to establish factors influencing students' enrolment in cooperative programs amidst challenges faced by Tanzanian cooperative societies. Utilizing Dweck's Goal Orientation Approach, the study employed a qualitative single-case design, involving 50 students selected through purposive sampling to ensure a diverse representation of perspectives and experiences. Data collection methods include semi-structured interviews and documentary reviews, facilitating insights into participants' motivations, experiences, and the contextual factors guiding their decisions. Thematic analysis guided by Dweck's approach ensured a systematic examination of the data, revealing the influential roles of parents, friends, teachers, family and role models in students' program choices. Emphasis is appears on the significance of employment opportunities and program relevance in shaping students' decisions. The study concludes that influential factors in students' enrolment include parental, peer, teacher, family and role model factors, emphasizing the significance of employment opportunities and program relevance. To strengthen cooperative education at MoCU, the study recommends collaborative initiatives, program diversification, improved career guidance, continuous professional development, systematic program evaluation, policy refinement and longitudinal impact assessments.

Planetarium pedagogy and technical learning experience: an investigation from instructional perspectives

The research focused on the National Planetarium Kuala Lumpur’s education programs, investigating the types and target audiences. It examined the educational theories and strategies used, including multiple intelligence theory and cooperative learning. The study also explored the alignment of astrophysics in Pearson Edexcel International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Physics with the Planetarium’s programs. Document analysis and participant observation were employed. The results revealed two program types: on-site and online. The programs showed alignment with IGCSE Physics and utilized theories like social cognitive theory. The National Planetarium positively impacted students through multi-intelligence theory, sociocultural theory, experiential theory, and constructivism. Gamification and group activities enhanced the learning experience. The Planetarium’s ability to simulate astronomical events made it an effective medium for instructional science institutions. Overall, the study highlighted the diverse education programs of the National Planetarium Kuala Lumpur, their alignment with IGCSE Physics, and their positive impact on students’ personal, physical, and social contexts.