Social Sciences Program Research Articles

THE IMPACT OF THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION IN THE ACCOUNTING LABOR MARKET IN THE KURDISTAN REGION, A FIELD STUDY OF PROFESSIONALS IN COMPANIES AND ACADEMICS IN ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENTS IN ERBIL GOVERNORATE

This study aims to explore the impact of the use of information technology on the accounting profession in the labor market in the Kurdistan Region, with a special focus on the opinions of professionals working in companies and academics in accounting departments in Erbil Governorate. The main problem addressed by the study is based on the challenge that accounting education faces in keeping pace with rapid developments in information technology and integrating them effectively within educational programs. In light of the significant expansion of the use of technology in various areas of life, including accounting, the urgent need for university accounting departments to provide the necessary scientific and practical skills to students is highlighted, to qualify them to work in an advanced technological accounting environment. Accordingly, the basic hypothesis of the study was formulated: “Using technology Information in accounting education raises the academic and professional competence of students in accounting departments, enabling them to keep pace with the requirements of the contemporary labor market in the Kurdistan region. To achieve the objectives of the study and examine the hypothesis, the descriptive analytical approach was adopted, which is suitable for studying the relationship between the use of information technology in accounting education and the competence of graduates. The descriptive aspect includes the use of relevant scientific literature and references, while in the analytical aspect, data is collected through questionnaires directed to a sample of the study, and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program. The results highlight the importance of information technology in accounting and confirm the existence of a relationship There is a strong connection between the technological qualification of accountants and the actual reality of their profession in the region. Therefore, the study recommends the need to pay attention to continuously evaluating accounting educational programs and developing them to meet the changing needs of the labor market, including providing specialized training courses in information technology, modernizing the technological infrastructure, and enhancing cyber security for data. Accounting. These measures will contribute to improving the competence and skills of accounting graduates tobetter prepare them to face contemporary challenges in the accounting profession.

A Semantic Analysis of the User-Generated Content from Social Network Sites of Cashbuild Limited: Application of Text Mining, Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics toward the Development of a Customer-Centric Marketing Strategy

Social Network Sites (SNS) have grown rapidly over the past 15 years, which is in line with the growth of smartmobile phones. A key phenomenon of SNSs is User-Generated Content (UGC). It enables social engagements between users and their followers. UGC shares various perspectives on news, entertainment, and fun, as well as their perspectives on brands like Customer Experience (CX) and Customer Satisfaction (CS). UGC stimulates the Brand Attitudes (BA) of the readers if the user is trusted and credible. BAs influence the Purchase Intentions (PI) of the readers of UGC. Marketers like that UGC influences PI. They learn about CX and CS, which users share on the UGC. This semantic study uses Text Mining (TM) and Big Data Analysis (BDA) to extract keywords from the UGC of a building materials retail company, Cashbuild Limited (CBL) from the Republic of South Africa (RSA). The UGC was analysed using Power BI (PBI) to identify its sources and sentiments. The majority of the UGC in this study was obtained from Facebook (94.51%), followed by X.com (3.95%). The rest of the UGC was obtained from Blogs (0.79%) and Instagram (0.76%). 65.63% of the UGC was neutral, 29.74% positive, and 4.46% negative. UGC influences PI by mediating hedonic and utilitarian Brand Equity. The generation of a high-quality UGC was encouraged by CS - an outcome of CX. CX comes from the touchpoints across the CJ. Marketers want to ensure a good customer experience (CX) to achieve customer satisfaction (CS). Ultimately, CS influences future customer expectations (CE) when shared through UGC. 84 top keywords were extracted out of 16 328 hit sentences (HS) from the UGC of CBL using the MELTWATER program. The keywords were ranked to 51 frequency positions. CONCOR analysis was used to determine the connectivity and centrality of the keywords using Freeman’s coefficient and the Eigenvector value for each keyword. The results of the CONCOR analysis were used to identify 41 significant keywords based on their higher connectivity and centrality. The 41 significant keywords were matched with the 16 328 HSs. 14 keywords that matched less than 100 HSs were excluded. The remaining 27 keywords were subjected to exploratory factor analysis EFA on Statistical Program for Social Sciences (SPSS). 21 keywords were loaded on 8 factors, and the model explained 68.363% of the variance with a Kaizer Meyer Olkin (KMO) of 0.736 above 0.6. The 8 categories were compared to input from a panel of industry experts. 7 categories proposed by experts matched 7 out of 8 categories from the statistical model. 7 key themes proposed to be used in the study to develop Customer-centric Marketing Strategies (CCMS) in the building materials retail industry (BMRI) are DIY Kings, House Proud, Project Master, Renovators, Interior Image, Building Materials Inventory, and Promotions. All 5 objectives of the study were met. The study adds value to the development of CCMS learning from the UGC.

Relationship Between Mother's Knowledge Level In Utilizing The Maternal and Child Health Book With The Nutritional Status Of Toddlers

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) book is an initiative by the Indonesian Ministry of Health aimed at addressing child nutrition problems. However, at the Karang Mulia Health Center UPTD, the distribution and utilization of the MCH book among mothers of toddlers have not met the national target. The area has reported 164 cases of undernutrition and 74 cases of overnutrition in children under five. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of maternal knowledge in utilizing the MCH book and the nutritional status of toddlers aged 12-59 months in the working area of the Karang Mulia Health Center UPTD. This correlational analytic research used a cross-sectional approach. The study population included 640 toddlers, with 90 selected samples of mothers who had the MCH book. Purposive sampling was employed, and data were analyzed using the Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) version 16.0, applying the chi-square test. The study found no significant relationship between maternal knowledge in using the MCH book and the nutritional status of toddlers. The p-values for the BB/A, PB/A or TB/A, and BB/PB or BB/TB indices were 0.345, 0.851, and 0.282, respectively, all greater than 0.05. There is no significant relationship between maternal knowledge of the MCH book and the nutritional status of toddlers aged 12-59 months in the Karang Mulia Health Center UPTD.

Pengaruh Loyalitas Karyawan dan Work Life Balance Terhadap Produktivitas Kerja pada PT. Hasjrat Abadi Divisi Yamaha 3S Ahmad Yani Gorontalo

This study aims to determine the Effect of Employee Loyalty and Work-Life Balance on Work Productivity at PT. Hasjrat Abadi Yamaha 3S Division Ahmad Yani Gorontalo. The sample in this study is 35 employees. The approach in this study uses quantitative data collection techniques using observation, interviews and questionnaires (questionnaires). The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression with analysis tools using the Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) version 26. Based on the results of the regression analysis of Employee Loyalty (X1), a significance value of 0.000 < from 0.05 and a t-value of 5.052 > t table 2.032, it can be concluded that the Employee Loyalty variable has a significant effect on Work Productivity. For Work Life Balance (X2), the significance value is 0.003 < from 0.05 and the t-value is calculated 3.236 > t table 2.032, it can be concluded that the Work-Life Balance variable has a significant effect on Work Productivity. Based on the results of the F test (simultaneous) that F calculated 19,129 > F table 3,284 and the significance value was 0.000 < 0.05. The results of the study show that 1) Employee Loyalty has a significant positive effect on Work Productivity. 2) Work Life Balance has a significant positive effect on Work Productivity. 3) Employee Loyalty and Work-Life Balance simultaneously have a significant positive effect on Work Productivity. The determination coefficient in this study has an effect of 0.738 or 73.8%. The remaining 26.2% were influenced by variables that were not studied in this study, such as job training, compensation, morale, and teamwork.

Prevalence of COVID-19 vaccines side effects among health care workers in Kirkuk City, Iraq

Frequent local and general side effects were revealed after vaccination with COVID-19 vaccine, which played a role in public confidence in and acceptance of the vaccine since the evidence source for the safety of the vaccines and their side effects were exclusively provided only from manufacturer-funded researches. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccines side effects among health care workers in Kirkuk City, Iraq. This cross-sectional study was done in governmental hospitals in Kirkuk City/Iraq from May 7, 2022 to August 15, 2022 among 373 healthcare workers (only those who were vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine). The data were analyzed through the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) program version 23.0. Total of 246 (66%) healthcare workers experienced at least one side effect following the COVID-19 vaccination. Reported side effects among females were higher (70.1%) than males (60.4%) and they were a little higher (67.2%) among participants with age ≤40 years. The most repeated side effects were general fatigue, injection site pain, and headache. In conclusion the majority of the reported side effects were mild to moderate in severity and not considered life-threatening. The rate of COVID-19 side effects was lower among the participants who received Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine in comparison to others vaccines.

Mobile solution and chronic diseases: development and implementation of a mobile application and digital platform for collecting, analyzing data, monitoring and managing health care

BackgroundTechnological advances based on mobile health (mHealth), the field of digital health (eHealth) aimed at managing health services and care and their concomitant transformations, have become increasingly important in the 21st century. In this context, care for individuals diagnosed with Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCDs) deserves to be highlighted. The aim of this study is to present the creation, development and implementation of the Telehealth Center of the Federal University of Viçosa (NUTELES - UFV), for the monitoring and management of health care for individuals with Arterial Hypertension (AH) and/or Diabetes Mellitus (DM).MethodsThis study, carried out in 2022 and 2023, involved 374 patients diagnosed with AH and/or DM in the health micro-region of Viçosa/MG, Brazil, comprising nine municipalities. The research aims to describe the creation, development and implementation of a software (NutelesApp) for the collection, storage, management and analysis of epidemiological research in public health, focusing specifically, on the monitoring and management of health care for individuals with AH and/or DM monitored by Primary Health Care (PHC). The parameters collected and analyzed were obtained through a questionnaire applied to patients, consisting of 70 questions, subdivided into 12 classes of questions. The epidemiological survey data was collected using mobile devices and analyzed using computer techniques based on statistical analysis. Once the field teams had completed their work, the files were transferred to servers for general analysis processing, using estimates of means, prevalence and respective standard errors, calculated using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) program, which takes into account the planning variables and includes the basic weights resulting from the sampling process. This study was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee and registered, prior to recruitment, by the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC), ID: RBR-45hqzmf (Last approval date: 11/30/2022).ResultsThe information obtained through data collection with subsequent exploratory analysis of epidemiological data using the NutelesApp software suggests that mobile applications intended for the purpose of monitoring and managing healthcare for people with AH and/or DM should address the variables necessary to support a process of understanding the health conditions and/or disease of the individual as a whole and provide short- and long-term learning. Regarding the results of the survey using the software, the variables of 374 people were analyzed. Majority are female (73.2%) and white (43.5%). Most patients are elderly (average 64 years), with blood pressure levels within the normal range for this population, BMI indicates overweight, AC increased risk for cardiovascular events and CC within the recommendation value. All biochemical parameters analyzed were above normal limits.ConclusionsThe description of the creation and development of the software includes practical examples of its implementation, the results collected and its applicability in real scenarios, presenting determining criteria that can provide assertive and timely interventions for monitoring and managing the health and/or disease parameters of patients with HA and/or DM. In addition, the beneficial consequences of using this application will extend to health units and their respective management, improving the services provided by PHC and enhancing strategies and actions for health promotion and disease prevention.

Examination of the Turkish Doctoral Programs in Social Sciences and Humanities Through a Process Evaluation Model

This study aims to investigate Turkish doctoral programs in social sciences and humanities using a process evaluation model within a mixed methods research design. A convergent mixed methods approach was employed to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. Initially, the quantitative statistical results are presented, followed by a discussion of the qualitative findings, utilizing a side-by-side comparison approach. The survey, developed by the researchers, was administered to 310 academics to gather their assessments of doctoral programs, considering variables such as graduation year from the Ph.D. program, academic title, field of study, and university type. The t-test and ANOVA results revealed no significant differentiation among academics with respect to these variables. Conversely, content analysis was applied to examine qualitative data obtained from 10 academics through the MAXQDA qualitative data analysis program. Six themes identified through content analysis indicated that nearly all participants perceived structural issues in doctoral programs, explaining the lack of significant differentiation in the quantitative findings. Based on these findings, implications are suggested for researchers, academics, and decision-makers to address this issue.

Histological and Biochemical Alterations Underlying Statin-Associated Pancreatic Toxicity in a Rat Model

ObjectiveTo investigate the histological and biochemical alterations in the pancreas associated with statin-induced toxicity using a rat model. MethodologyA one-year laboratory-based experimental control trial conducted at department of anatomy of a public sector medical college in Rawalpindi, in collaboration with the National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad and Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) Rawalpindi. Twenty male Sprague-Dawley rats were assigned to the control group and another twenty to the experimental group. For a duration of 12 weeks, the experimental group was given 60 mg/kg/day of simvastatin orally, whereas the control group was given water and a conventional diet. The following characteristics were measured: body weight, pancreatic weight, biochemical parameters (cytokines, enzymes), and histological alterations (congestion, necrosis, fibrosis). Version 23 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program was used to analyze the data. Qualitative variables were expressed as percentages and frequencies. The statistical significance was defined as P < 0.05. Chi-square analyses contrasted the qualitative factors among the groups. ResultsCompared to controls, the simvastatin group showed significantly increased mean pancreatic weight (p=0.043), congestion (55% vs 0%, p<0.001), higher levels of CRP (p<0.030), IL-6 (p<0.040), and TNF-α (p<0.040). Trends of mild necrosis (25% vs 5%, p=0.182) and interstitial fibrosis (15% vs 0%, p=0.231) were observed but not statistically significant. DiscussionThis work shows that simvastatin significantly affects the pancreatic histomorphology and biochemical parameters in rats. It causes a noticeable amount of necrosis, interstitial fibrosis, and changes the pancreatic biochemical profile. These changes raise the possibility of long-term statin-associated pancreatitis and endocrine/exocrine dysfunction. Using a stable animal model, these new findings offer distinctive insights into the impact of simvastatin on pancreatic morphology. Conclusion Simvastatin profoundly impacts pancreatic histomorphology, warranting further investigation into mechanisms of toxicity and close monitoring of patients for pancreatic adverse effects during statin therapy.

Pengaruh Strategi Pemasaran, Kemampuan dan Pengetahuan Wirausaha terhadap Keberhasilan Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah (UMKM) di Kota Mojokerto

Development in general depends on an economy based on broad community participation, which can be seen from the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector which is one of the most common types of business. The small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector is an important part of the country's economy. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a strategic role in national economic development because they really help economic growth and obtain workers, as well as distributing development results. However, success in developing a business so that it can help economic development is determined by various factors such as effective marketing strategies, mental and physical readiness of entrepreneurs, as well as in-depth knowledge of markets and products. This research aims to determine the influence of marketing strategy, entrepreneurial ability and entrepreneurial knowledge on business success among MSMEs in the city of Mojokerto. This type of research is quantitative research. The population in this study was all MSME actors in the culinary sector in Mojokerto City, totaling 2,527 MSMEs and the sample of respondents was 96 MSMEs using purposive sampling techniques. Respondent data was collected using a questionnaire. The data analysis method for this research uses descriptive statistical analysis using classical assumption testing and multiple linear regression, the overall analysis of which is calculated using the Statistical Program For Social Science (SPSS) version 25. The results of this research show that marketing strategy has a positive and significant effect on business success, entrepreneurial ability has no at all significant effect on business success, and entrepreneurial knowledge has a positive and significant effect on business success. Meanwhile, the most influential variables are marketing strategy variables and entrepreneurial knowledge. Based on simultaneous or joint testing, it was found that marketing strategy, entrepreneurial ability and entrepreneurial knowledge had a positive and significant effect.

Choose life, not vapes: empowering teens to make healthier choices- a cross sectional study.

The tobacco epidemic is more than just a health concern. It is a socioeconomic one with far-reaching effects. Smoking being the most common mode of tobacco use worldwide, has an impact on human life and well-being. Hence, this study aimed to seek the knowledge and awareness of adolescents about e-cigarettes and spread awareness about the harmful effects of vapig so as to reduce the ongoing rise in cigarette consumption among these individuals. A questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 100 teenage children of urban schools in Delhi NCR of age group 14-17 years which collected information on teenage vaping practices, views about vaping,and their accessibility to vaping items. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Program for Social Sciences- SPSS version 25 through frequency and percent, graphs, Bar chart and Chi-squared test. A total 100 participants took part in the survey out of which of 59 were males and 41 were females. A significant proportion of the participants (94 %) possessed knowledge of e-cigarettes, and 14 % had actually used them at some point. Most of the participants were aware of the disposable variety of e-cigarettes and most of them thought that e-cigarettes were less addictive. A significant portion of educated young adults who have never vaped are susceptible to using e-cigarettes in the future. It is also discovered that e-cigarettes are still available and being promoted in spite of the restrictions. Inaddition to good health education for minors, more stringent enforcement of current rules and monitoring could help prevent larger uptake in the future.

Effectiveness of the Educational Program on Nurses’ Knowledge concerning Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) is one of the acute diabetic complications that commonly seen with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This represents a critical case necessitating prompt and efficient intervention to prevent potential severe complications. Nursing plays a crucial role in the care of these patients at the critical care settings. Specifically, the project aims to investigate whether nurses' HHS knowledge can be enhanced by educational programs. Quasi-experimental design was used to investigate the effect of the educational program on nurses’ knowledge about HHS at Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital in three unites: Cardiac Care Unites (CCU), respiratory care unit (RCU) and emergency room (ER). A non-probability (purposive) sample was chosen from nurses who works in these three unites, the study group consisted of 35 nurses, while the control group comprised 41 nurses. A statistical package for social science (SPSS) program, version 26 was used for descriptive and inferential statistics. By comparing the nurses’ knowledge about HHS between the test before (6.4286± 1.35659) and after the program (8.2000± 1.10613), there is a significant difference in nurses’ knowledge after the program in the study group, but as for the control group, there is no difference. By comparing the nurses' knowledge regarding nursing care of HHS between the test before (14.0286± 2.05062) and after the program (16.6286± 1.41600), there is a significant increase in nurses' knowledge about nursing care of HHS after the program in the study group. The finding of study show that the educational program was effective to enhance nurses’ knowledge about HHS.

Pengaruh Modernisasi Sistem Administrasi Perpajakan, Pengetahuan Perpajakan dan Sanksi Perpajakan Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM dengan Sosialisasi Perpajakan Sebagai Pemoderasi

This research aims to analyze and prove the influence of modernization of the tax administration system, taxpayer knowledge and tax sanctions on MSME taxpayer compliance in DKI Jakarta. This type of research is quantitative using primary data and measured using a Likert scale. The number of samples used in this research was 163 MSME individual taxpayer respondents in DKI Jakarta. This research uses quantitative research methods using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program.. The results of this research indicate that the modernization of the tax administration system and tax sanctions have a positive and significant effect on MSME taxpayer compliance, while tax knowledge has no influence and is not significant on MSME taxpayer compliance. Tax Socialization is able to moderate the modernization of the tax administration system towards MSME taxpayer compliance. Tax socialization is unable to moderate tax knowledge and tax sanctions on MSME taxpayer compliance.

Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Ukuran Perusahaan, Kualitas Audit, dan Komite Audit terhadap Penghindaran Pajak

This research aims to determine the influence of profitability, company size, audit quality and audit committee on Tax Avoidance in property and real estate companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2019 - 2023, as many as 94 companies. The sampling technique used was the purposive sampling method and 220 sample data were obtained from 44 companies. The analysis technique used in this research is a multiple linear regression analysis test using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program. The population in this research is Property and Real Estate companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange. The results of this research show that Profitability Committee has a positive and significant effect on Tax Avoidance, while Company Size, Audit Quality and Audit Committee have no effect on Tax Avoidance.

Creativity: Studying the identity of processed meat packaging for retail entrepreneurs in Thailand

The aim of this research was to compare the newly developed processed meat packaging in Thailand’s retail market and to study the factors affecting consumer purchasing decisions. In this study, a mixed methods approach was applied using a structured questionnaire, in which the alpha coefficient was good (0.903), as the research tool. The collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and AMOS programs. The packaging comparison results showed that consumers’ satisfaction with the newly developed processed meat packaging led to increased satisfaction. In addition, three factors affecting the new packaging design were identified, which is consistent with the empirical data, and showed discriminant validity that could be applied to separate the factors used to evaluate the customers’ feelings in the retail market. The results also indicated that shelf life extension, product differentiation, and convenience of portability were the vital components affecting consumer purchasing decisions. Thus, entrepreneurs can adapt these three factors to the marketing strategies development of their processed meat packaging in order to maximize the distribution opportunities for their sustainable economic stability in Thailand’s retail market.

Analysis the Influence of Financial Behavior on Financial Well-being of Employed People in Batam City

This study aimed to analysis the influence of financial literacy, financial socialization, and financial attitude on financial well-being in Batam City. Nowadays, the fascination with financial well-being is increasing and many researchers have studied financial well-being in their country. This research methodology was quantitative descriptive approaches. The survey data in this paper is primary data and the number of respondents is 156, collected by questionnaire using Google Form. Data was analyzed by using Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) analysis model using IBM® SPSS® Statistics software. The result of this study shows that financial literacy and financial socialization has a significant positive effect on financial well-being, meanwhile the variable of financial attitude has an insignificant positive effect on financial well-being, which is contrary to the hypothesis of this study. The limitations of this study are that the number of the respondents used is still being determined because there is no exact data on the number of workers in Batam City and the survey conducted in this study was only through Google Forms. For future researchers who will use the same research topics, it is hoped that they will be able to reach a broader range of research and not only focus at one place and be able to add more independent variables in influencing the financial well-being.

Financial Freedom, Social Capital, and the Development of Rural Women Entrepreneurship in India

Human resource development can only be achieved by promoting female entrepreneurship. There is a very low level of female entrepreneurship in India, especially in rural areas, which has recently been a cause for concern. Women are now aware of their existence, privileges, and employment circumstances.The subject of this research is female entrepreneurs in rural India, their contribution towards society, problems faced by women entrepreneurs in India, and initial steps taken by the administration for their development in India’s rural region. The research is explanatory. The primary data is used in the paper. The self-structured questionnaire was circulated to the women entrepreneurs in rural India. The data collected was analysed using a targeted sampling method in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences programme, followed by a study of the statistical results. During the survey, 44 respondents were interviewed. The results showed that among the most significant challenges were women’s family responsibilities, gender inequality, financial difficulties, low risk inclination and competition between men and women. It was concluded that the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs could be addressed through appropriate incentives, training, encouragement, social recognition of their entrepreneurial capabilities and appropriate family support.

The effect of web-designed education on medication adherence, asthma control and fatigue in patients with asthma: A randomized controlled trial.

This study aimed to determine the effect of web-designed education developed for asthma patients on drug adherence, asthma control and fatigue. This randomized controlled trial was conducted between August 2021 and January 2022 with 200 individuals suffering from poor asthma control who participated in web-designed education. After the intervention, the asthma patients were followed up for 6weeks to measure Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma Fatigue Scale (CAFS), Asthma Control Test (ACT) and Inhalation Devices Usage Techniques Knowledge Test (IDUSTKT). Data were analysed in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program using the Chi-square test, Independent t-test, Man-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon test, Paired t-test, Greenhouse-Geisser (F) test and Linear regression. The web-designed education had a statistically significant effect on the total scores of CAFS, ACT and IDUSTKT for individuals with asthma (p < 0.001). This intervention decreased fatigue levels, improved asthma control and enhanced knowledge of inhalation device usage techniques. Although there was an improvement in medication adherence, this difference was not statistically significant. These results suggest that web-based educational programs can be an effective tool in asthma management and may improve patients' quality of life. Future research should examine the long-term effects of such educational programs and their effectiveness across different demographic groups in more detail.

Relationship between peer conformity and reproductive health maintenance behaviours among early adolescent girls in Islamic boarding schools

Reproductive health problems are often experienced by early adolescents who live in Islamic boarding schools because Islamic boarding schools have a higher population density and interpersonal contact than other schools. In the early adolescent years, there is a tendency in terms of a solid urge to behave like peers, so conformity quickly occurs when adolescents adopt reproductive health care behaviours. This study aimed to determine the relationship between peer conformity and reproductive health maintenance behaviour of early adolescent girls at Islamic boarding schools. This study used a correlational research design with a cross-sectional approach and a purposive sampling technique conducted on 165 early adolescents. The analytical method used for this study was univariate and bivariate analysis tests, in bivariate tests using the Pearson test processed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program. The analysis showed that all early adolescents (100%) had a history of vaginal discharge. The results of the bivariate test showed a value of p=0.0001. The level of reproductive health maintenance behaviour is determined by the extent to which conformity occurs in adolescents. Conformity that occurs can affect and change one's perceptions and behaviour.

Interpregnancy interval following missed abortion and the risk for preterm birth

ObjectiveShort inter-pregnancy interval (IPI) of <18 months following a live birth, has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcome. This study aimed to evaluate whether a short IPI following a medically treated missed abortion (MA) poses similar perinatal risks in a subsequent pregnancy. Study designThe retrospective analysis included patients with history of an MA at up to 10 weeks of gestation, treated with misoprostol (pgE1) only, and with a documented subsequent live pregnancy (2010–2022). 1110 Patients were allocated into two groups: IPI ≤18 months and IPI >18 months. The primary outcome was the risk for a spontaneous preterm birth (PTB) <37 weeks of gestation in the consecutive pregnancy. Secondary outcomes included maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Program for Social Sciences for Windows version 26 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL). ResultsThe cohort included 1,110 patients: 430 (38.74 %) patients with IPI <18 months and 680 (61.26 %) patients with IPI >18 months. The characteristics of the two groups were not significantly different. The rates of spontaneous PTB <37 and <34 weeks of gestation were significantly higher in the short vs. long IPI cohort (16.28 % vs. 7.06 % and 6.74 % vs. 5.0 %, respectively, p < 0.05). These patients also had a higher risk for Cesarean delivery (31.63 % vs. 23.34 %, p = 0.005) and postpartum hemorrhage (4.42 % vs. 2.06 %, p = 0.029) compared to patients with IPI >18 months. The observed differences remained statistically significant even after adjusting for potential confounding variables using multiple regression analysis. No other significant differences in neonatal or maternal outcomes were noted. ConclusionShort IPI (≤18 months) following a medical treatment MA may be associated with an increased risk of PTB, Cesarean delivery and PPH.

Pengaruh Konten Pemasaran dan Kualitas Produk di Media Sosial Instagram Erigo Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pelanggan

In an increasingly developing era, the use of the internet in marketing in Indonesia is the right choice for business people, because all circles use the internet. One of the internet developments in terms of improving business is using social media. This requires companies to be able to compete with other companies in expanding and accelerating their marketing activities, one of which is through creating content that is put into social media. In their marketing activities, many companies use Instagram social media, one of which is Erigo, because Instagram is one of the phenomenal social media among the public. Instagram social media in Indonesia is ranked as the second most users in 2022 with 84.8% of users. This study aims to see whether there is an influence between marketing content and product quality on Instagram social media on customer purchasing decisions in DKI Jakarta. This research uses a quantitative analysis method approach. This study applied purposive sampling technique with a sample size of 90 respondents. Data processing in this study used the SPSS (Statistical Program For Social Science) version 27.0 program. The results of this study indicate that marketing content has a positive effect on purchasing decisions, product quality has a positive effect on purchasing decisions, and marketing content and product quality have a positive effect on purchasing decisions.