Provincial Capitals Research Articles

Has the opening of high-speed railway in China promoted urban low-carbon transformation along the route: re-estimation based on staggered DID robust estimators.

Considering the opening of high-speed railway (HSR) as a quasi-natural experiment, this paper explores the emission reduction effect of HSR opening and its mechanisms and heterogeneity characteristics based on the panel data of 272 cities in China from 2006 to 2019 by staggered DID model and the mediating effect model. It is found that (1) the opening of HSR significantly reduces the carbon emission level of cities, and the conclusion still holds after controlling the endogeneity issue and a series of robustness tests; (2) Bancon decomposition and negative weight diagnostics both show that the estimated average treatment effect bias is small and the robust estimators are more robust; (3) by reducing production costs and promoting inter-regional industrial division of labor, the opening of HSR promotes intra-industrial structural transformation and inter-industrial structural transformation, respectively, thus reducing urban carbon emissions. At the same time, HSR achieves urban carbon emission reduction by promoting free movement of population and human capital agglomeration; and (4) further study finds that there is regional heterogeneity in the emission reduction effect of HSR opening, and the carbon reduction effect is mainly reflected in large and medium-sized cities, near provincial capitals, non-resource-based cities, and cities with rich educational resources, which indicates that the location of future HSR should be combined with the city's own characteristics and be tailored to the city.

FLOODING AND LANDSLIDE POTENTIAL MAPPING OF PUBLIC HOUSING AFTER LANDUSED CHANGE

Semarang City, the capital of Central Java Province, is divided into three parts based on its topography: hills, lowlands, and coastal areas. As a result, the city is at risk of natural disasters. According to BNPB data from 2014 to 2023, Semarang City has the second-highest disaster history in Central Java Province, with 741 disaster events recorded. Floods and landslides are the most common disasters in the area. Permata Jangli Housing is located in the hills, where changes in land use have transformed the surrounding forest into road infrastructure. An analysis of hydrological data and soil characteristics at the site indicates that these changes have led to increased surface flow, resulting in an increased flood discharge. This is one of the reasons for the high potential for disaster. Therefore, it is essential to map the disaster potential in Permata Jangli Housing. Factors such as land use, rainfall intensity, soil texture, slope, and soil elevation affect flooding disasters, while rainfall intensity, slope, soil texture, and land use affect landslides. To assess and map the potential for disasters, we used overlay techniques with the QGIS application. Our findings indicate that Permata Jangli Residential area has a moderate potential for flooding, covering 68% of the area or 1.1 ha, and a high potential of 32% or 0.5 ha. In contrast, the potential for landslides in Permata Jangli is medium, covering 74% or 1.2 ha of the area, and high potential of 26% or 0.4 ha. In conclusion, our study emphasizes the importance of mapping disaster potential in areas with a history of natural disasters. By doing so, we can take preventive measures and mitigate the impact of disasters in the future.

Study on multi-scenarios regulating strategy of land use conflict in urban agglomerations under the perspective of “three-zone space”: a case study of Harbin-Changchun urban agglomerations, China

Introduction: Against the background of rapid global urbanization, the urban space expansion has led to increasingly acute land-use conflicts. Accurately understanding the spatial and temporal evolution characteristics of land-use conflict patterns and measuring the level of spatial conflicts are crucial for intensifying sustainable use and management of land resources. Existing research focuses on analyzing the current status of land-use conflicts, while there is limited discussion on tracking spatial-temporal dynamic patterns and simulating future conflict trends.Method: In this paper, the level of spatial conflict was measured by constructing a spatial comprehensive conflict index (SCCI) model, and the spatio-temporal evolution characteristics of land use conflict in Harbin-Changchun urban agglomeration from 2000 to 2020 are discussed. In addition, the PLUS model is used to simulate and predict the pattern of land use conflict in 2030, finally put forward the control strategy.Results: Result shows that: (1) Over the past 20 years, urban space has expanded rapidly with two provincial capitals as growth poles. Land-use conflicts generally exhibit a distribution pattern of “high in the west and low in the east, high in the core and low in the periphery.” (2) During the past 20 years, conflicts have intensified initially and then eased. Severe uncontrolled conflicts are concentrated in the transition zone between urban and rural areas of urban agglomerations. (3) Agricultural space is the core resource and key area contested by different interest subjects in the process of land development and utilization.Discussion: The agricultural space priority scenario proves to be the most effective in controlling spatial conflicts. However, a single space priority scenario cannot adequately address multiple spatial rights and interests. Therefore, different spatial management modes should be implemented in different areas. The purpose of this paper is to provide scientific strategies and suggestions for controlling land-use conflicts in urban agglomerations and achieving sustainable development of regional land use.

Enhancing Traffic Flow and Safety at LMU Nurtanio Road Crossings - Abdul Rahman Saleh Intersection in Bandung

Bandung is the largest metropolitan city in West Java Province and serves as its provincial capital. One of the locations where vehicle queues or traffic congestion occurs is at the level crossings between the highway and railway tracks, including the direct crossing (JPL) at Andir on LMU Nurtanio Street - Abdul Rahman Saleh Street. The purpose of this research is to assess the performance of the existing road section, simulate it using the PTV VISSIM program, and find alternative solutions to the identified problems. In this study, primary data was obtained through direct field measurements, including vehicle volume, queue length, and road geometry data. Additionally, secondary data on the number of trains passing through the crossing was obtained from PT Kereta Indonesian Fire. The PTV VISSIM program used in this analysis is a student-licensed program, which implies limitations and simplifications in the analysis. The performance calculation of the road section yielded a degree of saturation (Ds) value of 0.73 for LMU Nurtanio Street and 0.77 for Abdul Rahman Saleh Street. According to the road service levels set by the government, both roads fall below service level C. The PTV VISSIM modeling results indicated a queue length of 66.59 m for LMU Nurtanio Street and 105.18 m for Abdul Rahman Saleh Street. Bandung study uses PTV VISSIM to assess LMU Nurtanio - Abdul Rahman Saleh Streets, revealing congestion issues. Queue lengths highlight improvement needs.

MANAGING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS ON THE EDGE: STRATEGIES FOR RURAL AND URBAN FRINGE RESILIENCE

The primary objective of this investigation is to explore and analyze sustainable livelihoods (SL) within villages situated in the RUF region. The RUF area, characterized as a transitional zone between rural and urban environments, is also referred to as suburban or hinterland. The study was specifically conducted in an RUF area proximate to Palembang, the provincial capital of South Sumatra, progressing towards Ogan Ilir Regency. The specific research locale is Pemulutan District, Ogan Ilir Regency, situated along the Palembang-Inderalaya traffic route, encompassing Pemulutan Ulu Village and Pelabuhan Dalam Village.The designated unit of analysis for this research is the Head of the Household (KK). In Pemulutan District, there are a total of 1,480 families, distributed between Pemulutan Ulu Village (691 families) and Pelabuhan Dalam Village (789 families). The sample size for Pemulutan Regency comprises 314 respondents, with 148 respondents from Pemulutan Ulu Village and 166 respondents from Pelabuhan Dalam Village.The study employs the sustainable livelihood framework, focusing on human resources as one of its key components. The findings indicate that, despite the RUF area classification, the sustainable livelihoods of residents in this region are notably suboptimal.

Measuring Italian art cities tourism: a proposal of indicators

In Italy, art cities have traditionally served as “magnets” for cultural tourism, significantly contributing to the country’s economic vitality. Many historic city centers are not simply “boxes” of artworks but are veritable open-air museums. In recent years, the profile of cultural and experiential visitors has increasingly oriented towards experiences that can be enjoyed individually or with family. While the traditional tourism system continues to offer conventional tourist products, it is also evolving to meet the growing demand for unique and unforgettable experiences. This represents new challenges for destination areas that seek to improve services and create attractions that can meet this emerging new audience. The objective of this work is to propose a composite indicator that measures the tourism potential of these art cities, drawing upon existing tourism indexes in the literature and equitable and sustainable well-being (BES) indicators, such as the domains of “landscape and cultural heritage” and “environment”. The decision to employ these indicators stems from their considerable relevance in a country like Italy, as well as the specific focus of our study. Additionally, we developed a ranking of Italian art cities, enabling us to determine their relative levels of attractiveness. To achieve this, a panel of Italian provincial capitals was selected, each with at least one museum and a UNESCO site. The composite indicator developed, which also considers social and environmental perspectives, represents an alternative quantitative approach to assessing the attractiveness of art cities. The underlying principle is that, in the ever-evolving scene of cultural tourism, beyond the indispensable role played by artistic and cultural heritage, the impact of scenic landscapes on people's quality of life and its connection to individual well-being plays a crucial role. This indicator could provide territorial planning professionals with statistical tools capable of identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the tourism offer of those cities that set themselves the goal of being a privileged place of artistic tourist attraction. The proposed composite indicator should make it possible to comprehend whether and how to develop paths to enhance the entire artistic heritage, while also considering the well-being of visitors.

Workplace violence against Chinese licensed doctors: a cross-sectional study.

China has issued and implemented a series of policies aimed at preventing and controlling workplace violence (WPV) against licensed doctors. However, the prevalence of WPV has not been fundamentally curbed. The aim of this study was to present the prevalence of WPV, identify its influencing factors and propose responsive measures. The online Chinese Physician Practice Survey was conducted with purposive sampling method among licensed doctors in China from January 2022 to June 2022. Data covered licensed doctors' sociodemographic characteristics, occupational characteristics, prevalence of WPV, and perception of effective countermeasures. A total of 74,305 licensed doctors participated in this study. A total of 44.88% of respondents had experienced WPV, among them, either physical violence only (1.06%) or non-physical violence only (89.91%) or encountered both of them (9.03%). Age, gender, marital status, education level, professional title and registration type were all associated with WPV, being younger, non-married, more educated, and higher professional title are all risk factors for WPV. Male (OR = 1.396, 95CI%: 1.355 to 1.439), clinicians (OR = 1.342,95%CI: 1.177 to 1.529), who were single (OR = 1.174, 95%CI: 1.111 to 1.241), with master's degree (OR = 2.021, 95%CI: 1.739 to 2.349) and professional title were subsenior (OR = 1.194, 95%CI: 1.125 to 1.267) were most likely to occur WPV. WPV occurred mostly in provincial capitals, public hospitals, primary and community hospitals, and departments of internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, emergency medicine and mental health. Overall, 44.24% of doctors perceived that strengthening crackdowns on criminal behaviors was the most effective measure to prevent WPV against healthcare staff. The frequency of WPV decreased after the implementation of relevant laws and policies. Future efforts should be made to strengthen crackdowns on illegal and criminal activities and to issue specific legal provisions on the prevention and control of WPV against doctors.

Existence of Witness and Victim Protection Agencies in The Perspective of Justice for Victims Domestic Violence

The objective of this research is to examine the functioning of institutions responsible for safeguarding witnesses and victims in ensuring justice, advantages, and legal assurance for individuals affected by domestic violence. The chosen research method is Normative Juridical, also known as Normative research. Despite the Witness and Victim Protection Agency fulfilling its responsibilities to protect victims of domestic violence, it is not the primary choice for those seeking protection. To address this, there is a need to extend the reach of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency beyond the National Capital to include representatives in all Provincial Capitals across Indonesia. Additionally, empowering these representatives to make decisions on protection requests from domestic violence victims is crucial. Furthermore, there is a necessity to formalize the institutional relationships between the Witness and Victim Protection Agency and other relevant organizations. This would enhance protection services tailored to the specific requirements of domestic violence victims. This could involve establishing institutional connections to improve the overall effectiveness of victim protection efforts

Sustainable urban expansion and human development in China: An analysis using an environmentally improved human development index

AbstractUrban expansion poses a substantial challenge to sustainable regional development, but the spatiotemporal relationship between urban expansion and human development remains unclear. This paper proposed an improved human development index (IHDI) incorporating an environmental dimension and analyzed the spatiotemporal correlation between urban expansion and IHDI growth in China from 1990 to 2020. Significant increases in both urban expansion and human development levels were observed, and environmental differences between Eastern and Western China were effectively detected based on the IHDI, which also well reflected the geographical patterns bounded by the Hu Huanyong Line. In 1990, a significant disparity existed in the IHDI between the provincial capital cities and the entire province; by 2020, this gap had narrowed, and the prioritized development of provincial capitals subsequently propelled regional growth. Although positive correlations between urban expansion and IHDI growth in China were found from 2010 to 2020, the percentage of expansive negative decoupling between urban expansion and IHDI growth gradually increased, indicating a less sustainable relationship involved in urban expansion and human development in China. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the spatiotemporal correlation between urban expansion and human development, and provides valuable insights for achieving sustainable development goals in China.

Fluid intake, fiber consumption, and physical activity related to constipation among elderly, which one is more important? A cross-sectional study in Iran

Background: Chronic constipation is a common, self-reported, and symptom-based disorder which can significantly influence an individual’s health-related quality of life and imposes several financial costs. Aims: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of water consumption, fiber intake, and physical activity (PA) on constipation, and which one is more critical by considering the mediating effect of BMI. Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 400 older adults in 2019 referring to the comprehensive health service centers in Karaj, the capital of Alborz province. The data were collected using the questionnaires of demographic and anthropometric characteristics, PASE (Physical activity for elderly), fluid intake, FFQ (Food Frequency questionnaire), Wexner constipation, and Persian lifestyle questionnaire analyzed using SPSS and LISREL software. Results: Based on the final fitted model, PA is the most critical constipation-related factor compared to the fluid intake and fiber consumption. In addition, fiber consumption is the second crucial factor affecting constipation, and there is a negative association between constipation and fiber intake. Conclusion: As price is one of the barriers to fiber consumption among the elderly, the recommendation to do physical activity such as walking to solve constipation is efficient and inexpensive for individuals with different socio-economic status. Keywords: Physical activity, Wexner constipation, fiber consumption, elderly, Iran.

Resilience – and collapse – of local food systems in conflict affected areas; reflections from Burkina Faso

Armed conflicts are among the major disruptions affecting local food systems in low- and middle-income countries, having devastating effects on populations’ food security. The understanding of the mechanisms linking conflicts to food insecurity is limited, however, by a lack of data on how these conflicts affect the different actors of local food systems. In this study, we aim to address this gap, using empirical data from the northeast region of Burkina Faso where an active conflict is occurring. The objective is to document and analyze the impacts of that conflict on the functioning of the local food system and more specifically on the resilience of the traders that operate from Sebba, the capital of the Yagha province. The analysis reveals, first, the magnitude of the disruption. On average, these local food traders experienced a 40%-50% contraction in their activities compared to the situation prior to the conflict. Not all operators are affected with the same intensity, however. Transporters appeared to be impacted more severely than retailers/vendors. Econometric models are then used to explore the socio-economic characteristics of these different actors. The analysis shows that, contrarily to what is often observed with farmers, the level of assets did not seem to contribute significantly to traders’ resilience. Instead, having recently relocated to Sebba appears more important to ensure the level of adaptability needed to respond to the rapidly deteriorating situation. The analysis also reveals that the resilience of the “positive deviants” (those operators who did better than the rest of the group) materialized essentially through their capacity to buffer more effectively shocks’ impacts but it did not spare them from facing drastic contractions in their trade business. Eventually, the resilience of those positive deviants was not sufficient to maintain the resilience of the whole system. It ensues a catastrophic drop in the quantity of food traded (up to 50% for certain products), leading to the collapse of the system and a 10-fold increase in the food insecurity of the local population. The paper concludes by weighing the usefulness of the concept of resilience in the context of severe disruptions of the food systems (such as armed conflicts), emphasizes the risk that an unconditional promotion/adoption of that concept may reduce our ability to anticipate or even to envision collapse scenarios. On the brighter side, our analysis demonstrates that collecting specific information about the food system operators can help predict, and possibly prevent, such collapses.

The Effect of Low Carbon on Urban Economy: Romer Model and Empirical Evidence

We investigate the relationship between carbon emissions and the economy, focusing on the environmental and economic conditions of cities in China. The research is conducted within the framework of low-carbon city pilot policies, aiming to determine whether city economies in China are growing, declining, or exhibiting a “U-shape” pattern under low-carbon circumstances. A sample of 29 cities, including municipalities and provincial capitals, was selected from the period between 2011 and 2016. Using regression analysis, we examine the negative correlation between GDP and carbon emissions and total industrial sulfur dioxide emissions. Additionally, we find a positive association between GDP and park green area. The robustness of our findings is confirmed through Budget Revenue tests. Furthermore, Difference-in-Differences (DID) testing reveals the positive impact of control variables on the two main variables under investigation.

Housing market facing pandemic Covid-2019

Purpose: The aim of this article is to present the situation of the housing market in the face of the conditions resulting from the covid-19 pandemic. The research focuses on the phenomena that took place in the individual quarters of the years 2019-2021, i.e. just before the pandemic period, during the restrictive phase of the pandemic and just after the pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: Data for 16 cities, which are provincial capitals, were analysed. The source data comes from the Central Statistical Office (CSO) and the Report on the Situation on the Residential and Commercial Real Estate Market in Poland in 2019, 2020 and 2021 prepared by the National Bank of Poland. The methodology of the research was based on statistical methods, and a study was made of changes over time in the number of transactions made and average unit prices of residential units and rental rates, as well as the number of dwellings offered. Findings: The research shows that the market dynamics hardly slowed down during the pandemic period. In all surveyed cities, an increase in unit prices of residential units and a decrease in rental rates were observed in selected quarters of 2020. In 2021, the residential property market in the main cities in Poland was in an expansionary phase. The number of transactions made was strongly influenced by the ability to obtain mortgage loans. During the study period, the interest rate was at a significantly low level. On the basis of the research carried out, it must be concluded that the market that defended itself from the pandemic crisis was the residential market. This supports the finding that residential real estate is perceived as a relatively safe investment of capital, which has so far yielded higher rates of return compared to placing cash in safer assets such as Treasury bonds or bank deposits. Originality/value: The publication describes the behaviour of the residential property market during and immediately after the COVID 19 pandemic. Demand, supply and prices of residential units are analysed. The publication is aimed at those analysing the impact of pandemics and other unusual events on markets and real estate professionals. Keywords: housing market, pandemic covid-19, buy-sell, rent-to-rent. Category of the paper: market research.

Location prediction using forward geocoding for fire incident

Urban fires, although not a natural disaster, are a severe threat that often occurs in urban areas. Banjarmasin City, the capital of South Kalimantan Province and one of the most populous cities in Kalimantan, recorded 159 fire cases between 2020 and 2022, averaging nearly 53 cases yearly. In today’s digital era, people often share ongoing fire incidents using smartphones and update information on social media and online news. However, the resulting data could be more structured to serve as a dataset. This research addresses these issues by applying geocoding, a digital service that translates street addresses into geographic coordinates. This research uses three geocoders: Google Maps API, Bing Maps API, and Smart Monkey Geocoder. The accuracy of the three geocoders was tested using the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) statistical method by comparing the geocoding results with valid locations. Prediction analysis was used to identify the next fire event through the density approach of the previous fire event points. This research is expected to provide insights into efficient data collection and structured data conversion, recommendations regarding the best geocoding service, and prediction of fire vulnerability locations based on recurring factors of fire incidents in the area. In conclusion, accurate data is the key to effective fire prediction.

Исторические аспекты и траектории развития российско-китайских отношений

The article examines the main stages of the 400-year development of Russian-Chinese relations, provides brief results of cooperation between Russia and China in the field of economics in 2023. The importance of holding in Shenyang, the capital of the Chinese province of Liaoning, the first festival-fair of Russian goods “Made in Russia” (January 27-February 5, 2024) and the VIII Russian-Chinese EXPO in Harbin (May 17, 2024), which contributed to the further strengthening of interstate economic ties, is noted. The article pays special attention to the prospects for the development of partnership relations between the People’s Republic of China and the regions of the Russian Federation, in particular, with the Vladimir region.

Study on the development characteristics and spatial and temporal patterns of population ageing in 31 central cities in China.

Population ageing is inseparable from technological innovation, social progress and the development of human civilization, and constitutes a new element in the development of contemporary human history. To dynamically analyses the developmental, structural and growth characteristics of population ageing in 31 provincial capitals and municipalities in China, using the data of the fifth national census in 2000 and the seventh national census in 2020. The development characteristics and spatial and temporal patterns of population aging in the 31 cities were measured using the population aging index growth model, Theil's index, coefficient of variation, population aging index and other analytical methods. (1) From 2000 to 2020, the population aging rate of the 31 central cities generally increased, and the population aging level of the cities showed the characteristics of "East-Central-Northeast-West" to "Northeast-East-Central-West" decreasing. (2) Regional differences in the ratio of old to young are relatively high, while regional differences in the level of population ageing are relatively small. The level of population ageing is classified with the indicators of size structure, family structure and age structure in the first and third quadrants, and with the geographic concentration rate in the second and fourth quadrants. (3) China's population ageing has a T-shaped spatial distribution characteristic pointing along the coast - along the Yangtze Rivers. The 31 central cities are the center of gravity of China's economy and have strong economic power in dealing with the challenges of population ageing, but how to make population ageing compatible with the economy and society, and then promote sustainable population development, is a topic that needs further attention in the study.

Base saturation flow rate (BSFR) and its effect on performance of pretimed signalized intersection with non-lane based urban heterogeneous traffic.

Signalized intersections that are pretimed are commonly used in rapidly developing cities with diverse traffic patterns, including those found in Indonesia. These intersections are a common source of congestion and delays in road networks, particularly when there is non-lane based (NLB) traffic in urban areas. Accurate estimation of both the base saturation flow rate and capacity is essential for this type of facility, as an error in the prediction of the base saturation flow rate can result in significant bias in capacity evaluation and design at signalized intersections. The estimation of capacity at signalized intersections is critical for ensuring optimal signal timings, minimizing delay, and reducing congestion. Heterogeneous traffic, which refers to the presence of various types of vehicles with distinct static and dynamic characteristics, is a common phenomenon. To address this issue, this paper presents a modeling approach for the SFR that takes into account heterogeneous traffic and NLB movements. Indonesia, being an archipelago with 34 provinces, served as the focus of this study, which specifically concentrated on Banda Aceh, the capital province of Aceh province. Employing primary and observed data collected at a specific, predetermined signalized timing, this study aimed to investigate the impact of intersection geometry and heterogeneous traffic composition on the SFR. By adopting the modeling approach for NLB movements, the study formulated the BSFR model. To estimate the scale parameters of the BSFR, the multiple linear regression approach was utilized. The analysis results reveal that the existing BSFR based on the IHCM formula gives a substantially biased estimation because the PCEs from the Indonesian Highway Capacity Manual (IHCM) are underestimated. This source of error could be partially due to the heterogeneous (varied vehicle composition) traffic flow with NLB movements, unlike that observed under the prevailing conditions of IHCM 1997. The empirical results show that the existing IHCM should be improved to avoid overestimation, particularly for effective approach width (We) greater than 4.5 m. A comparison of the BSFR prediction model between IHCM's PCEs and new PCEs shows that the BSFR is predicted more accurately in the latter case. This finding demonstrates that the existing IHCM can be adjusted in two ways: adjusting PCEs or calibrating the BSFR formula. The proposed models can also enhance the accuracy of BSFR prediction, leading to better signalized intersection capacity estimation, providing support for designing traffic operation, alleviating traffic congestion, and reducing congestion delay within the city.

The Effect of Number of Customers, Working Hours, Business Location. E- Commerce Applications on Income of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (SMES) in the City of Denpasar

Denpasar City is the capital of Bali province, which has 11,126 MSME units in the trade sector. This number is recorded from the data of the Bali provincial office of cooperatives and small and medium enterprises in 2022. MSMEs in the trade sector MSMEs in the trade sector are businesses that have many types and varieties of businesses. One type of business is in the field of clothing, which is included in the fashion category. This study aims to analyze the effect of the number of customers, working hours, business location, and e-commerce applications on business income. and e-commerce applications on the income of micro businesses in the clothing sector in Denpasar City, both simultaneously and partially. The data in this study This study uses entirely primary data obtained by distributing questionnaires to 100 respondents who were used as research samples. The determination of the sample is determined by the proportionate accidental sampling technique. Technique The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. Research results The results showed that the variable number of customers, working hours, business location, and e-commerce applications simultaneously have a significant effect on revenue. E-commerce applications simultaneously have a significant effect on income-generating microbusinesses in the clothing sector in Denpasar City. Partially, the variable number of customers, working hours, business location, and e-commerce applications have a positive and significant effect on the income of micro businesses in the clothing sector in Denpasar City. Based on the research results, to increase business income, it is recommended to increase the number of customers and working hours, as well as choose a business location in the clothing sales centers and use e-commerce applications in marketing their products. marketing their products.

Media and Self-Objectification of Women in Pakistan: Exploring the Role of Culture and Religion

The aim of study is to explore the self-objectification of women and media exposure. It explores the relationship of media and self-objectification with reference to culture and religion as moderating variables. For this purpose, quantitative survey was chosen as research design and data from four universities of provincial capitals were collected through simple random sampling. It Includes the Punjab University Lahore, Karachi University Sindh, Baluchistan University, Baluchistan and Peshawar University, KPK. The total respondent was 400. Hundred from each university. STATA and SPSS were used to applied the test. Linear regression was run to know the relationship between variables. Our analysis shows a relationship between media exposure and self-objectification of women. More exposure to media objectified images leads to more self-objectification in female students. Association with religion and culture decline the self-objectification tendencies among female students. Our finding suggest that more media literacy can decrease the self-objectification phenomenon and more cultural association can omit the effects of media objectified images on female students of universities.

SONG “KU JAGA DIRIKU”: PREVENT SEXUAL ABUSE IN CHILDREN

Cases of sexual abuse against children have increased by 43% from 2022. Sexual education in early childhood should no longer be considered a taboo. Instead, early childhood sexual education can be an effort that deserves support from various parties. Pekanbaru City as the capital of Riau Province still has cases of sexual violence against children. This problem motivated the service team to carry out community service in the form of sexual education through songs for children at Akramunnas Islamic Kindergarten. The service activity begins with an initial evaluation of body parts. Education is provided with multimedia, children and teachers are invited to sing together. At the end of the activity, a final evaluation was conducted. There is an increase in children's understanding of their body awareness and actions that must be taken if they experience potential sexual abuse. It can be concluded that the song "Ku Jaga Diriku" can be a medium for sexual education in early childhood, it is hoped that this song education can be socialized for the prevention of violence against children.