Relative Effectiveness Research Articles

Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Keberkesanan Perhubungan Awam Islam: Penelitian daripada Perspektif Al-Quran dan Al-Hadis

This study examines the factors influencing the effectiveness of Islamic public relations based on the perspective of the Quran and Hadith. The study originates from the issue of the limited understanding of the concept of Islamic public relations. This is due to the frequent reliance on conventional approaches as the primary reference, despite the existence of an Islamic approach offering its own principles and values within the field of public relations. To address this, a qualitative approach through library research was employed, analyzing Quranic and Hadith texts as well as related academic writings. The findings reveal four factors influencing the effectiveness of Islamic public relations: (1) transparency and honesty - siddiq, (2) alignment with Islamic values - taqwa, (3) respect for cultural sensitivities - adab, and (4) crisis management and conflict resolution - sulh. These findings provide practical guidance for building harmonious relationships between organizations and communities in line with Islamic principles.

The Effectiveness of Industrial Relations Dispute Resolution Based on Law No. 2 of 2004: An Analysis of Mediation, Conciliation, and Arbitration in Various Industrial Sectors in Indonesia

This study explores the strategy of resolving industrial relations disputes based on Law Number 2 of 2004 in Indonesia. The background of this research is the increasing need for effective and fair conflict resolution mechanisms between workers and employers. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of Law 2 of 2004 in resolving industrial relations disputes and identify factors that affect the successful implementation of it. The research methods used include qualitative and quantitative descriptive approaches, through surveys, interviews, and document analysis. The results show that mediation is the most effective method with a high level of satisfaction among workers and employers as well as a shorter settlement time. Variations in effectiveness were found across different sectors and regions, with the manufacturing sector showing more positive results. The conclusion of the study states that Law 2 of 2004 has succeeded in providing an effective framework for the settlement of industrial relations disputes, but more specific policy adjustments are needed according to the sectoral and regional context. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of education and socialization to increase understanding and compliance with this law.

Journalists on the “dark side”? Self-perception study on the relationship between journalists and corporate communication practitioners in Barcelona

This empirical study explores the self-perception that over a hundred Barcelona journalists have of their relationship with corporate communication professionals. The data stems from forty in-depth interviews and one hundred and thirteen surveys carried out by fifty students of Journalism and Corporate Communication. The study assesses the effectiveness of different corporate and public relations (PR) tools, from classic press conferences to exclusive interviews, and the worst time slots for contacting journalists, according to the experience of interviewees. The study establishes rules for corporate communication from the perspective of journalism and sheds some light on the realities of the “dark side”. One conclusion is that for journalists nowadays the other side is not that dark after all.

Sosyal Sorumluluk ve Sürdürülebilirlik Odaklı Halkla İlişkiler: Duyarlı İletişim Stratejileri

This study comprehensively discusses the evolution of social responsibility in public relations and the concept of sustainable public relations. The sensitivity of societies to increasing environmental, social and economic problems directs businesses and organizations to adopt a more ethical, transparent and responsible communication approach. The role of public relations in promoting social responsibility projects, supporting sustainability principles and developing sensitive communication strategies was examined within the scope of this study. Additionally, the study discusses the central role played by public relations in promoting social responsibility in the context of responsive communication strategies. In this context, problems such as difficulties in implementing sustainability, lack of resources, focus on short-term gain and balancing different expectations of stakeholders are emphasized. At the same time, how active participation of stakeholders can be achieved through sustainable public relations, participatory communication models and transparent dialogue processes were evaluated. The impact of digital media on sustainable public relations strategies is discussed in the light of rapidly changing communication dynamics. It has been examined how social media platforms make it easier for sustainability-focused campaigns to reach large audiences, while also bringing about a demand for higher transparency and accountability. In addition, measuring the effectiveness of sustainable public relations was examined with qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods. Finally, future trends in social responsibility and sustainability in public relations are discussed. In particular, it has been discussed how elements such as technology integration and artificial intelligence will shape this field. The study aims to contribute to sustainable public relations practice at both academic and practical levels through these issues. Keywords: Public Relations, Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Responsive Communication, Social Media.

Endocannabinoid concentrations in major depression: effects of childhood maltreatment and relation to hippocampal volume

Evidence from preclinical animal models suggests that the stress-buffering function of the endocannabinoid (eCB) system may help protect against stress-related reductions in hippocampal volume, as is documented in major depressive disorder (MDD). However, stress exposure may also lead to dysregulation of this system. Thus, pathways from marked stress histories, such as childhood maltreatment (CM), to smaller hippocampal volumes and MDD in humans may depend on dysregulated versus intact eCB functioning. We examined whether the relation between MDD and peripheral eCB concentrations would vary as a function of CM history. Further, we examined whether eCBs moderate the relation of CM/MDD and hippocampal volume. Ninety-one adults with MDD and 62 healthy comparison participants (HCs) were recruited for a study from the Canadian Biomarker Integration Network in Depression program (CAN-BIND-04). The eCBs, anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonylglycerol (2-AG), were assessed from blood plasma. Severe CM history was assessed retrospectively via contextual interview. MDD was associated with eCBs, though not all associations were moderated by CM or in the direction expected. Specifically, MDD was associated with higher AEA compared to HCs regardless of CM history, a difference that could be attributed to psychotropic medications. MDD was also associated with higher 2-AG, but only for participants with CM. Consistent with hypotheses, we found lower left hippocampal volume in participants with versus without CM, but only for those with lower AEA, and not moderate or high AEA. Our study presents the first evidence in humans implicating eCBs in stress-related mechanisms involving reduced hippocampal volume in MDD.

The relative effects of diversity on collective learning in local collaborative networks in Belgium

Collaborative networks are horizontal settings of public governance that enhance interactions between a diversity of actors (for example, civil servants, companies or citizens). They can help cross-cutting public policies (for example, climate policies) to gain coherence and become more innovative. To do so, collective learning, defined as the broadened and mutual understanding of public issues arising out of repeated social interactions, is critical but not spontaneous. In particular, the diversity of participants creates learning opportunities that do not necessarily transform into concrete learning. So, how does diversity lead to collective learning in collaborative networks? To address this research question, this article researched two collaborative networks within the city administration of Schaerbeek (Belgium). Based on semistructured interviews, mental models were used to assess collective learning, and social network analysis was performed to understand the structure of interactions between diverse members. The findings show that the influence of diversity on collective learning was contingent on the collaborative network, but fostered by social interactions, with noticeable links between formal and informal interactions. From these findings, the article makes three scholarly contributions. First, it deepens our understanding of collective learning, with a focus on the development of shared understandings as a condition of consensus formation. Second, it builds on psychology and resource management research to assess collective learning through mental models, and provides a new approach to the measurement of policy learning. Third, it contributes to the debate on the implications of different inclusion levels and conditions for the results of collaborative governance and their transformation in policy innovations.

Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Reduction Therapies for Secondary Prevention in Patients with Stroke: A Network Meta-analysis.

Patients with previous strokes are at a higher risk of stroke recurrence. Current guidelines recommend a range of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)-lowering treatments to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke. However, the optimal agent for decreasing LDL-C to lower the risk of recurrent stroke remains unclear. This study aimed to assess the relative effects of various LDL-C -lowering agents for secondary stroke prevention. Several databases were searched from inception up to 2022. Only randomized controlled trials that compared different LDL-C-lowering agents in adult patients with previous strokes were included. The primary endpoint was a recurrent stroke. The surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) was also applied to estimate the overall ranking probability of the treatment agents for each outcome. Overall, nine trials comprising 17,226 patients were included. Ezetimibe plus statins (RR: 0.56, 95% CrI: 0.35-0.87) and statins alone (RR: 0.90, 95% CrI: 0.81-1.00) reduced the risk of stroke recurrence. Ezetimibe plus statins was superior to statins alone in decreasing the incidence of recurrent stroke (RR: 0.62, 95% CrI: 0.39-0.95). However, treatment with statins was related to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke compared to placebo (RR: 1.57, 95% CrI: 1.13-2.21). All agents were related to a decreased incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events. Treatment with ezetimibe plus statins was suggested as the most efficacious in decreasing the incidence of recurrent stroke. The analysis also revealed that statin monotherapy was related to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke.

Қазіргі жағдайдағы Қазақстанның бюджетаралық қатынастар жүйесін дамыту бағыттары

The article is devoted to the analysis of the effectiveness of intergovernmental relations in Kazakhstan in the context of the need to stabilize economic processes. The aim of the research is to assess the main factors affecting the development and stabilization of intergovernmental relations, as well as to develop proposals for the redistribution of budgetary funds at the local level. The research methods include an analysis of interregional equalization instruments, an assessment of local budget revenues, and an analysis of ways to improve the regulation of intergovernmental relations in Kazakhstan. As a result of the study, important directions for improving the intergovernmental relations system were identified, such as increasing local budget revenues, strengthening the tax base, and developing the system of «fiscal decentralization». In addition, the importance of developing budget autonomy within the framework of local self-government reform was justified. Overall, the study aims to optimize intergovernmental relations in Kazakhstan with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the budgetary system.

Modification of Adomian decomposition technique in multiplicative calculus and application for nonlinear equations

Modification of Adomian decomposition technique in multiplicative calculus and application for nonlinear equations

Apparent Parity Violation in the Observed Galaxy Trispectrum.

Recent measurements of the four-point correlation function in large-scale galaxy surveys have found apparent evidence of parity violation in the distribution of galaxies. This cannot happen via dynamical gravitational effects in general relativity. If such a violation arose from physics in the early Universe it could indicate important new physics beyond the standard model, and would be at odds with most models of inflation. It is therefore now timely to consider the galaxy trispectrum in more detail. While the intrinsic four-point correlation function, or equivalently the trispectrum, its Fourier counterpart, is parity invariant, the observed trispectrum must take redshift-space distortions into account. Although the standard Newtonian correction also respects parity invariance, we show that subleading relativistic corrections do not. We demonstrate that these can be significant at intermediate linear scales and are dominant over the Newtonian parity-invariant part around the equality scale and above. Therefore when observing the galaxy four-point correlation function, we should expect to detect parity violation on large scales.

How the non-metricity of the connection arises naturally in the classical theory of gravity

Spacetime geometry is described by two–a priori independent–geometric structures: the symmetric connection Γ and the metric tensor g. Metricity condition of Γ (i.e. ∇g = 0) is implied by the Palatini variational principle, but only when the matter fields belong to an exceptional class. In case of a generic matter field, Palatini implies non-metricity of Γ. Traditionally, instead of the (first order) Palatini principle, we use in this case the (second order) Hilbert principle, assuming metricity condition a priori. Unfortunately, the resulting right-hand side of the Einstein equations does not coincide with the matter energy-momentum tensor. We propose to treat seriously the Palatini-implied non-metric connection. The conventional Einstein’s theory, rewritten in terms of this object, acquires a much simpler and universal structure. This approach opens a room for the description of the large scale effects in General Relativity (dark matter?, dark energy?), without resorting to purely phenomenological terms in the Lagrangian of gravitational field. All theories discussed in this paper belong to the standard General Relativity Theory, the only non-standard element being their (much simpler) mathematical formulation. As a mathematical bonus, we propose a new formalism in the calculus of variations, because in case of hyperbolic field theories the standard approach leads to nonsense conclusions.

A Study on the Relationship between the Management of Sports Talent Donations, University Image, and University Public Relations Effects in Universities

A Study on the Relationship between the Management of Sports Talent Donations, University Image, and University Public Relations Effects in Universities

Взаимодействие стейкхолдеров при формировании и управлении децентрализованными фондами капитального ремонта жилищно-коммунального хозяйства

Introduction. The purpose of this study is a systematic analysis of the stakeholder relations on the issue of the formation and management of decentralized capital repair funds. The high social significance of capital repairs of residential real estate, coupled with a high degree of wear and tear, determines the need for coordinated and effective stakeholder interaction, the involvement of public authorities in co-financing expenses and the development of effective mechanisms for the rational allocation of funds from decentralized capital repair funds formed in special accounts in banking organizations and protecting them from inflationary processes.Materials and methods. The authors explore institutional factors in the implementation of major renovations of apartment buildings, identify the key stakeholders of these processes, their interests and risks, and reveal the presence of an agency problem. Based on statistical data and regulations, the authors conduct economic modeling of the formation of a decentralized capital repair fund using the example of an existing homeowners' association, and calculate target indicators for the efficiency of capital repair fund management.Results. The conducted research revealed inconsistency of the current management approaches and the impossibility of forming major overhaul funds in sufficient size to replace elevator equipment after the shelf life expiry without external financing. The authors conduct a study of the agency problem that arises when managing funds placed in special accounts for major overhaul, and identify the presence of informal institutional factors that prevent the formation of a "mature real estate owner".Discussion. Based on the results of the study, the authors proposed regulatory measures that could positively affect the effectiveness of relations on the issue of formation and management of decentralized capital repair funds. In addition to regulatory measures, the authors consider it necessary to involve municipal deputies in awareness-raising activities aimed at creating a “mature property owner.” The scientific novelty of this study consists in the development of management and regulation methods for the formation of decentralized capital repair funds on the basis of the synthesis of stakeholder and institutional approaches.

Associative asymmetry of the recognition without cued-recall effect in thematic relations

ABSTRACT In the present study, two experiments were conducted to examine whether thematic relation can produce recognition without cued-recall effect and whether the direction of the association has an influence on this effect. The participants provided higher familiarity ratings for studied items than for unstudied items during target retrieval failure. Additionally, the thematic relation-elicited recognition without cued-recall effect was larger in the forward association than in the backward association. Collectively, these results indicated that thematic relations can elicit the recognition without cued-recall effect, and this effect is asymmetrical. The current findings support the features overlap hypothesis described in the global match model.

Temporal orientation of positive reappraisal.

Although it is well established that positive reappraisal-changing the way one thinks about an emotional event to feel more positive about it-is an effective emotion regulation strategy, researchers have only recently begun to characterize the relative utility and effectiveness of different forms of positive reappraisal. We propose that temporal orientation-thinking about the past versus the future-may be one particularly useful characterization of positive reappraisal. In three studies, participants were instructed to use positive reappraisal to feel better about a stressor and we either measured (Studies 1 and 3) or manipulated (Study 2) the orientation of those reappraisals to the future or to the past. The findings demonstrated that people tended to use reappraisals that were more future oriented than past oriented (Studies 1 and 3). In addition, although both forms of reappraisals were effective at regulating emotion, future-oriented reappraisals were slightly more effective at increasing positive emotion (Study 2) and higher in perceived effectiveness (Study 3). Lastly, people generated reappraisals that were more oriented to the past in response to stressors that were familiar (Studies 1 and 3) and/or chronic (Study 3); however, the future orientation of their reappraisals was insensitive to the characteristics of the stressors. Our results suggest that there is a clear distinction in the utility and effectiveness of past-oriented and future-oriented forms of positive reappraisal, suggesting that this novel characterization of positive reappraisals by their temporal orientation may prove critical for more fully understanding the effectiveness of positive reappraisal for regulating emotion. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Dynamic interplay of developing internalising and externalising mental health from early childhood to mid-adolescence: Teasing apart trait, state, and cross-cohort effects.

The current study examined the within-child, between-child, and between-cohort effects in the longitudinal relations between and within the internalising and externalising mental health symptoms' domains. Leveraging the data of 5998 children (ages 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 years; 49% female) from the sequential Growing Up in Australia dual-cohort, multigroup longitudinal measurement invariance, and random-intercept cross-lagged panel models were deployed. Multigroup longitudinal measurement invariance revealed that the measurements of peer problems, emotional symptoms, and hyperactivity were strictly invariant, whereas conduct problems were partially strictly invariant across cohorts over time. The two cohorts did not display significant differences in the structural relations between internalising and externalising mental health symptoms, indicating the stability of the findings. In the internalising symptoms' domain, moderate to strong reciprocal effects were found from middle childhood onwards. In the externalising symptoms' domain, the results of reciprocal effects between conduct problems and hyperactivity were mainly not significant. Across domains, the reciprocal associations of emotional symptoms with hyperactivity and conduct problems were sporadic or non-existent. Peer problems were reciprocally associated with conduct problems and hyperactivity from middle childhood onwards. Overall, the findings clearly highlight the interdependence of developing internalising and externalising symptoms and reveal new insights about the early life-course development of internalising and externalising mental health symptoms.

Efektivitas Hubungan Kerja Guru di SDN 4 Asparaga Kabupaten Gorontalo

The effectiveness of work relationships is a factor that plays an important role in organizational activities, it needs to be fostered and developed so that organizational goals can be achieved effectively. Organizational goals will be achieved if the organization has reliable, skilled and qualified human resources so that they can provide optimal contributions and improve work performance. Both for organizations, society and employees themselves. The effectiveness of work relations is a person's positive attitude or general condition towards organizational life. The approach in this research is to use an associative approach. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative. Data collection was carried out using observation and interview techniques. Based on the research results, there are several things that are used to measure a person's work effectiveness, namely (1) steady and smooth movements, (2) rhythmic movements, (3) responding more quickly to signs, (4) being able to predict difficulties that will arise, (5) ) works quietly. Thus, it can be concluded that (1) the effectiveness of employment relations is the level of a person's mastery of knowledge and skills in their work which can be measured from the length of service and the level of knowledge and skills they possess. Various efforts to fulfill teachers' needs to be good have been carried out quite well at SDN 4 Asparaga, Gorontalo Regency, (2) supporting factors for the effectiveness of teacher working relationships at SDN 4 Asparaga, Gorontalo Regency in the form of fulfilling several needs, namely physiological needs, security needs, social needs, Needs that reflect a sense of self, and teacher self-actualization needs.

Modeling Asymmetric Effects of Exchange Rate Fluctuations on Agricultural Trade Balance: Evidence from Iran and Iraq

The exchange rate plays a crucial role in foreign trade and has asymmetric effects. This study examines the asymmetric effects of exchange rate volatility on the trade balance in the agricultural sector between Iran and Iraq, using the non-linear ARDL model from 1998 to 2020. The results show that Iraq's GDP and oil price fluctuations positively affect the trade balance. In contrast, Iran's GDP and the U.S. economic sanctions against Iran have negative and significant effects on the trade balance of Iran with Iraq in the agriculture sector. The results do not confirm the existence of the J-curve effect in the trade relations between Iran and Iraq, because an increase in the bilateral exchange rate, in both the long-run and short-run, improves the trade balance of Iran with Iraq in the agriculture sector. Furthermore, the positive and negative fluctuations of the bilateral exchange rate have different effects on the trade balance. While the devaluation of the national currency does not cause a downward trend in the short run, the exchange rate policy can improve the trade balance from the beginning.

The effects of thoracic mobility versus lumbopelvic stabilization exercises on lower extremity flexibility, dynamic balance and proprioception in patients with chronic ankle instability

BACKGROUND: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) presents neuromuscular control and functional performance difficulties. Although ankle-focused rehabilitation is widely practised, the relative effects of exercises targeting thoracic mobility and lumbopelvic stabilization in addressing CAI have not been thoroughly investigated. OBJECTIVE: The study aims to compare the effects of thoracic mobility and lumbopelvic stabilization exercises in patients with CAI. METHODS: The study was designed as a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. A total of 30 participants (mean age = 31.93 ± 7.31; 21F/9M) who scored 27 points or on the Cumberland ankle instability tool voluntarily were enrolled in the study. The participants were randomly divided into two groups. In addition to the rehabilitation protocols, each participant was given a home exercise program, including ankle-strengthening exercises (3 times a week). The first group trained with thoracic mobility (TM), while the second group did lumbopelvic stabilization (LS) exercises under supervision twice a week for eight weeks. Participants’ pre and post-treatment assessments spanned an 8-week rehabilitation period, during which ankle and hip joint range of motion measurements were obtained using an electronic goniometer. Additionally, dynamic balance was assessed through the Y balance test, while ankle proprioception was evaluated using joint position sense measurements. The flexibility was assessed with an active straight leg raise test. RESULTS: Y balance, CAIT, and active straight leg raise test scores were improved in the eighth week in the thoracic mobility group (p< 0.05), while only active straight leg raise test and CAIT scores were significantly different in the lumbopelvic stabilization group (p< 0.05) according to intra group variables. In comparing the post-treatment scores between the groups, the thoracic mobility group had superior results in the joint position sense test for the right side of the hip and plantarflexion. (hip; TM: 70.71 ± 6.80, LS: 68.76 ± 5.50, plantarflexion; TM: 44.24 ± 7.28, LS: 38.30 ± 5.08). CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that while both interventions are effective in addressing various aspects of ankle instability, the thoracic mobility exercises may offer additional benefits, particularly in enhancing joint position sense, thereby providing valuable insights for the optimization of rehabilitation protocols for individuals with chronic ankle instability.

Executive Function as an Underlying Mechanism of Alcohol Use, Aggression, and ADHD.

Executive functioning (EF) has been proposed as a transdiagnostic risk factor for externalizing disorders and behavior more broadly, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), aggression, and alcohol use. Previous research has demonstrated both phenotypic and genetic overlap among these behaviors, but has yet to examine EF as a common causal mechanism. The current study examined reciprocal causal associations between EF and several externalizing behaviors using a Mendelian randomization (MR) approach. Two-sample MR was conducted to test causal associations between EF and externalizing behaviors. Summary statistics from several genome-wide association studies (GWASs) were used in these analyses, including GWASs of EF, ADHD diagnostic status, drinks per week, aggressive behavior, and alcohol use disorder (AUD) diagnostic status. Multiple estimation methods were employed to account for horizontal pleiotropy (e.g., inverse variance weighted, MR-PRESSO, MR-MIX). EF demonstrated significant causal relationships with ADHD (P < 0.01), AUD (P < 0.03), and alcohol consumption (P < 0.01) across several estimation methods. Reciprocally, ADHD showed a significant causal influence on EF (P < 0.03). Nonetheless, caution should be used when interpreting these findings as there was some evidence for horizontal pleiotropy in the effect of EF on ADHD and significant heterogeneity in variant effects in the other relations tested. There were no significant findings for aggression. Findings suggest that EF may be a causal mechanism underlying some externalizing behaviors, including ADHD and alcohol use, and that ADHD may also lead to lower performance on EF tasks.