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Developing a comprehensive abortion prevention program for couples based on I-change model: study protocol for a mixed method research

BackgroundIn countries where abortion laws are stringent, induced abortions are prevalent. The limited availability of abortion services within these regions amplifies the likelihood of maternal complications and mortality. Induced abortions represent a significant public health concern in Iran and are characterized by a multitude of intricate factors that remain largely unexplored. Gaps in knowledge persist pertaining to the influences driving induced abortion within the Iranian context. To adequately address the issue of induced abortion, it is imperative to discern the determinants that shape the decision-making process. The primary objective of this study was to design an intervention program focused on mitigating the occurrence of induced abortion within couples, with an emphasis on identifying the key factors that contribute to this phenomenon.MethodsThis study comprises three phases. In the first phase, a qualitative approach based on the I-change model will be employed to identify the factors influencing induced abortion. The second phase involves a systematic review to identify the determinants of induced abortion and strategies to prevent induced abortion. In the third phase, the outcomes of the qualitative approach and systematic review will be shared with experts and specialists using the Delphi method to categorize and prioritize strategies. Subsequently, based on the final consensus, a comprehensive program will be developed to prevent induced abortion.DiscussionThis study introduces an I-change model-based program for the prevention of induced abortion. The prevention of induced abortion holds great significance in mitigating maternal morbidity and mortality, curtailing healthcare expenses, and fostering population growth rates. The research findings will be disseminated via reputable peer-reviewed journals and communicated to the academic and medical communities. This dissemination aims to provide valuable insights that can contribute to the advancement of induced abortion and abortion prevention programs.

SHARIA LAW AND COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO ROHINGYA REFUGEES IN ACEH

In Aceh, the implementation of Sharia law plays a significant role not only in social and religious regulation but also in responses to humanitarian issues, such as the case of Rohingya refugees. This study aims to discuss how Sharia law influences the perceptions and actions of the Acehnese community towards Rohingya refugees. The study employs a literature review as the primary approach to gather and analyze existing data. Data were collected through systematic searches in prominent academic databases, online archives, and digital libraries. The search focused on reputable journals, books, government and NGO reports, as well as relevant news articles pertaining to this area of study. The findings of this study indicate that the implementation of Sharia law in Aceh significantly influences the community's response to the arrival of Rohingya refugees. Sharia law in Aceh functions not only as a legal framework but also as a social ethos that shapes humanitarian actions towards the refugees. Sharia law has reinforced humanitarian and solidarity values within the community, as evidenced by the warm reception given to the refugees. However, the study also finds that economic and political factors can modify and even diminish these positive responses over time. The study concludes that in the context of Rohingya refugees, while Sharia law plays a role in shaping positive social norms and behaviors among the Acehnese community, it sometimes fails to adapt or is insufficiently responsive to changing economic and political pressures. These pressures can alter community perceptions and responses to refugees in the long term. Therefore, the study concludes that the complex dynamics between Sharia law and socio-economic conditions in the context of refugees are critical aspects that policymakers and humanitarian practitioners need to address.

PENINGKATAN PEMAHAMAN PENELITI MENGENAI ASUMSI FILOSOFIS “POSITIVIST SOCIAL SCIENCE” DALAM PEMILIHAN DESAIN PENELITIAN KUANTITATIF

Understanding the philosophical assumptions in social research, whether “positivist” or “interpretive,” is crucial as these foundations shape the way researchers approach, design, and conduct their studies, impacting every aspect from the selection of research design to the interpretation of findings. This community service activity (PKM) focused on enhancing young researchers' understanding of “positivist social science” (PSS) assumptions in selecting quantitative research designs at PTN XYZ, a public university in Riau Province. Discussions with a faculty leader revealed difficulties in publishing quantitative research in reputable international journals, primarily due to a lack of understanding of these philosophical assumptions. To address this, the PKM team organized online training for 18 researchers, covering key topics such as the philosophical foundations of science, PSS approaches in social science, reasons for the acceptance or rejection of research reports by the scientific community, and the research process in quantitative design. The effectiveness of the training was evaluated using a pretest-posttest approach, with initial findings showing only 5% of participants correctly understood the reasons for using a quantitative design. However, post-training results indicated a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge, ensuring the research contributes meaningfully and relevantly to the field. Keywords: Philosophical assumptions, positivist social science approach, quantitative

Assessing the efficacy of a brief universal family skills programme on child behaviour and family functioning in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan: protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial of the Strong Families programme

PurposeThe global burden of mental health difficulties among children underscores the importance of early prevention. This study aims to assess the efficacy, feasibility and acceptability of the Strong Families programme...

Artificial intelligence is important! A mini systematic literature review of bioethics in science learning

The focus and concern of researchers on the theme of bioethics and its relationship with science learning is highly expected, as evidenced by publications in reputable journals. The purpose of this systematic literature review (SLR) was to review and compare investigations of researches on article published by scopus indexed journals. We used the phrase "bioethics+learning+science" in the search menu of the scopus database, and found 138 articles. Furthermore, 15 articles met the criteria to be analyzed. The inclusion and exclusion model used is PRISMA. The publication of "bioethics" in the scopus database is likely to increase in 2012. Although in 2013-2022 there were fluctuations. This theme can be approached through qualitative or quantitative and even mix-method. Almost all types of populations/samples have been used as subjects, showing that this theme is broad in dimension and involves all parties. Leonora Kaldaras is the most dominant researcher in reference. Bioethics specs are related to artificial intelligence. The keyword artificial intelligence is related to student, teaching, engineering education, computer science education, education computing, and education. Interesting things on the theme of artificial intelligence related to learning systems and computer aided instruction. The theme of "bioethics" is the focus of researchers from all continents and is generally written in groups. There are four institutions in the world that fund research and publications on bioethics, while the others are not mentioned. Most publications have fulfilled one of the ethics in publication, which is to clearly mention the name of the institution / institution that funds their research and publication. We formulate and discuss all aspects of the trend. The alignment of researchers continues to increase regarding "bioethics", which can be seen based on distribution year, research types / methods, instruments, aspects of study, author, keywords, author's internationality, and collaboration. This information or findings gives us new insights to think clearly about research and the relationship between bioethics, science learning and artificial intelligence.

Sustainability Disclosures and Their Influence on Cost of Capital: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Study

Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a global phenomenon in the business sector, capturing the attention of all stakeholders. Both early-stage and established firms often engage in high levels of voluntary disclosure, thereby reducing their cost of capital. This study synthesizes existing literature related to the impact of CSR on the cost of capital, focusing on sustainability and environmental disclosure. Utilizing the Scopus database, we conducted a bibliometric analysis through VOSviewer, analyzing 76 research articles from reputable academic journals published between 2002 and 2022. Our analysis identified three primary clusters: (1) the red cluster, titled "CSR and ESG disclosure and its impact on cost of capital" with 43 articles examining corporate social performance strategies, environmental risks, and green support; (2) the green cluster, titled "CSR activities and environmental or voluntary disclosure" with 21 articles focusing on corporate social investment, greenhouse gas emissions, voluntary disclosure, and their impact on cost of capital; and (3) the blue cluster, titled "sustainability disclosure or toxic release" with 12 articles centered on corporate social decoupling and toxic release. Our findings provide valuable insights for enhancing a firm's environmental and economic performance and offer guidance for decision-makers, lenders, investors, shareholders, and policymakers on reducing a firm's cost of capital through sustainability policies and strategies. Additionally, we highlight unexplored dimensions for future research, including forecasting firm investments using decoupling techniques, exploring the mediating role of CSR on the cost of capital, and examining the relationship between carbon intensity, greenhouse gases, and toxic release.

LEARNER-ORIENTED INSTRUCTION AND DATA INTERPRETATION SKILLS OF STUDENTS IN MANAY SOUTH DISTRICT, DAVAO ORIENTAL

The study aimed to investigate the influence of learner-oriented instruction of teachers on the data interpretation skills of students. In this study, the researcher selected the 212 elementary school teachers in Manay South District in Davao Oriental as the respondents of the study. Stratified random sampling technique was utilized in the selection of the respondents. Non-experimental quantitative research design using descriptive-correlational method was employed. The data collected were subjected on the following statistical tools: Mean, Pearson Moment Product Correlation and Linear Regression Analysis. Findings revealed that learner-oriented instruction of teachers and data interpretation skills of students in Manay South District in Davao Oriental were described as moderately extensive. Further, correlation analysis demonstrated that there is a significant relationship between learner-oriented instruction of teachers and data interpretation skills of students in Manay South District in Davao Oriental. Evidently, regression analysis proved that learner-oriented instruction of teachers in terms of learner empowerment; self-directed learning; and active learning engagement significantly influenced the data interpretation skills of students in Manay South District in Davao Oriental. The study, therefore, conducted for further utilization of findings through publication in reputable research journal. KEYWORDS: Educational management, learner-oriented instruction of teachers, data interpretation skills of students, regression analysis, quantitative study

Legal Transformation: Realizing Nomocracy and Transparency in the Field of Land Distribution in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the issue of land distribution is an important issue related to social justice and the legal system. The large number of agrarian conflicts and inequality of access to land shows the need for legal transformation to achieve the ideals of the rule of law (nomocracy) and transparency in land distribution. The purpose of this study is to analyze the legal transformation needed to realize the ideal of the rule of law (nomocracy) and transparency in the field of land distribution, focusing on efforts to ensure fairness in the land distribution system in Indonesia. This research uses Empirical methods. The research data was collected from literature published in reputable scientific journals. Literature is collected through searches in electronic literature databases, such as Google Schoolar and Scopus. The data that has been collected is then analyzed in three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results show that the transformation of law in Indonesia towards nomocracy and transparency in land distribution aims to strengthen legal foundations, ensure justice, and reduce inequality of land access. The principle of nomocracy places law as the primary guide in decision-making, while transparency reduces the potential for corruption and land-related conflicts. Land law reform and land redistribution policies are crucial steps in achieving this goal. More open access to public information in the area of land distribution allows for greater public participation in decision-making processes. By strengthening transparency and the application of nomocracy principles, Indonesia can strengthen the foundation of its rule of law and ensure sustainability in land resource management.

How can PBL promote critical thinking skills in biology material? A systematic literature review in reputable journals

: The Merdeka Curriculum requires teachers to apply various learning models, including PBL, to achieve learning objectives, including critical thinking skills. However, in the context of biology learning, the application of the PBL model is rarely considered to improve students' critical thinking skills, and research on this is still limited. Therefore, this research is essential because there is no complete analysis of the impact of the PBL learning model on critical thinking skills in biology indexed by Scopus. This study uses the SLR method to investigate the effect of the PBL learning model on students' critical thinking skills in biology material. This research method follows the PRISMA model for selecting articles based on specific criteria in the SCOPUS database. The research results show that presentation and discussion methods dominate biology learning, while there is a lack of attention to students' critical thinking and a lack of electronic teaching materials. On the other hand, problem-based learning helps students understand and apply biological material and develop critical thinking skills by emphasizing the application of knowledge, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation and involving students in group discussions to motivate critical thinking. Research shows that PBL effectively improves students' critical thinking, supported by various learning models and media that strengthen students' critical thinking skills. In conclusion, applying the PBL model allows students to focus on specific topics, understand scientific concepts, and overcome challenges through data analysis, hypothesis generation, and deductive reasoning. This model encourages critical thinking and active participation of students. Teachers are expected to be able to use various learning models to improve students' thinking abilities.

Identification of Critical Success Factors (CSFS) for PPP Scheme Toll Road Projects in Indonesia

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models represent an innovative procurement approach and offer promising prospects for the future of the construction industry worldwide. However, in practice, not all PPP projects, particularly toll road projects, succeed in achieving their goals. This poses a unique challenge in determining the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) as the basis for evaluating project success. Therefore, the aim of this research is to identify and explore the concept of CSFs for toll road projects under the PPP scheme based on reputable academic journals in the last 10 years. This study employs a sequential exploratory mixed methods methodology to identify and explore CSF indicators for PPP scheme projects and to verify and validate the findings. The re-sults of this study reveal 13 indicators crucial for project success, categorized into 8 factors. The findings of this research contribute significantly to the management of PPP toll road projects in Indonesia, serving as a reference for stakeholders in decision-making to enhance the effective-ness and efficiency of toll road project management.

Mediating Effect of Technical Support on Human Capital Management and Teachers’ Eagerness for School Initiatives

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate whether technical support teachers have significant mediating effect on the relationship between human capital management and teachers’ eagerness for school initiatives. In this study, the researcher selected the 210 public elementary school teachers in Maa District, Davao City as the respondents of the study. Stratified random sampling technique was utilized in the selection of the respondents. Non-experimental quantitative research design using descriptive-correlational method was employed. The data collected were subjected on the following statistical tools: Mean, Partial Correlation, and Multiple Regression Analysis. Descriptive analysis showed that human capital management, teachers’ eagerness for school initiatives, and technical support in Maa District, Davao City were described as moderately extensive. Further, correlation analysis demonstrated that there is significant relationship among human capital management, teachers’ eagerness for school initiatives, and technical support in Maa District, Davao City. Evidently, Multiple Regression Analysis proved that technical support have significant mediating effect on the relationship between human capital management and teachers’ eagerness for school initiatives in Maa District, Davao City. The study, therefore, was conducted for further utilization of findings through publication in reputable research journal.

A review of the relationships between safety risk factors, practical solutions, and sustainable construction

Sustainability encompasses environmental, economic, and social dimensions, with safety standing as a crucial facet within the construction industry's social sustainability framework. This study addresses this vital concern by comprehensively analyzing published research on prominent safety risk factors and effective mitigation measures in construction projects, considering their influence on the industry's sustainability. A systematic literature review spanning 2008 to 2023 examined 32 pertinent articles from reputable journals. The review revealed 25 identified safety risk factors and 20 corresponding effective measures. These were categorised into labour, environmental, technical, and financial risks, forming the basis for a network diagram illustrating their interrelationships and associated mitigation strategies. Moreover, the study introduced a sustainability criterion, evaluating the various safety risk factor categories, and highlighting labour and environmental risks as the most significant concerns among the factors assessed. Finally, the research proposes future research directions aimed at elevating safety and sustainability within construction projects.

Effective Strategies for Crafting Compelling Medical Research Papers

Writing a research paper is like telling a story of your journey, your discoveries, and your contributions to medical science. It's not something you rush through; it requires careful planning and attention to detail. Each section, from the introduction that sets the stage to the discussion that interprets your results, plays a crucial role. And when it comes to increasing citations and quality, publishing in reputable journals, writing clear and concise abstracts, and adhering to guidelines for reporting research studies are key factors to consider. How many of us are familiar with the reporting guidelines for various research studies, such as CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, and COREQ? These guidelines provide valuable frameworks for writing different types of studies, including randomized controlled trials, observational studies, systematic reviews, and qualitative research. As editors, we look for manuscripts that align with these principles, ensuring that each paper contributes meaningfully to the scientific community.

Blacksmith: Between history, culture, and economy

This research was aimed at describing the historical, cultural, and economic value of blacksmith activities. The research method used was a literature study (library research). Data collection techniques were carried out through collecting research results that had been carried out and published in reputable indexed journals, Google Scholar, etc. The research results showed that blacksmithing had historical value whose development varied in each region of the world. In Asia, especially Indonesia, the historical development of blacksmithing was estimated to have existed since the 7th century AD. This was based on findings on temple wall reliefs, inscriptions, and ancient manuscripts found as relics from the royal era. Meanwhile, the historical development of blacksmiths in Europe, Africa, and other Asian regions was quite diverse, having developed from 1150-1400 BC. The blacksmiths of Dokdak Village also had cultural values ​​that were very important to be passed on. This was based on data which showed that in blacksmithing activities there were cultural elements, namely the knowledge system, livelihood system, and equipment and technology systems used. Furthermore, Dokdak Village's blacksmith activities had economic value, because the carried-out activities could produce production goods that have economic value. Based on this, it is important to protect and maintain the livelihood of blacksmiths to pass on values ​​to the younger generation.

EMPOWERING THROUGH AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: STRENGTHENING TEACHERS’ MORALE

The study unfolded the experiences of the school heads in award and recognition approach for teachers. This study employed a phenomenological research design which aims to determine the experiences and perceptions of the eight (8) participants. The generated themes on the positive experiences of teachers were improved work and creation of school-community Collaboration. On the other hand, the themes under negative experiences were the feeling of being left out, the sense of distrust and envy, and increased stress levels. Meanwhile, in the coping mechanisms of school heads in awards and recognition approach for the teachers, three subthemes were generated which were re-defining school cultures, providing appropriate motivation, and enacting different roles. Lastly, for the insights drawn from the experiences of the school heads three subthemes were also generated which were instituting a positive culture, creating trusting relationships, and provide adaptive leadership. These implied that school heads can provide effective support to teachers when utilizing a collaborative and coordinated strategy to facilitate improvement in teacher performance. Moreover, the results generated provided comprehensive data in conducting future research with similar scope. This study may be published in reputable research journal. KEYWORDS: Experiences, awards, recognition, approach, Tagum City

Leaders and Managers Key Characteristics and Open Innovation Adoption in SMEs: Systematic Review and Future Directions

Existing literature provides limited insights into the role of individual actors and the human side of Open Innovation (OI) adoption in SMEs. Additionally, there is a lack of studies that systematically consolidate and analyze the publications addressing this specific topic. This research aims to fill this gap by pursuing three main objectives: firstly, to review the influence of SME leaders and manager's characteristics on the adoption of OI; secondly, to identify the characteristics of leaders and managers of SMEs and their leadership styles when adopting OI; and lastly, to explain their role in promoting OI. A total of 43 peer-reviewed articles published in reputable scientific journals from 2003 to 2022 were examined. This study classifies manager's characteristics that contribute to the effective implementation of OI within SMEs into three categories: demographic characteristics, personal characteristics, and managerial characteristics. This review contributes to prior research by outlining a leader and manager profile that leads to the successful implementation of OI in SMEs. The article concludes with theoretical and practical contributions and suggestions for potential directions for future research.

What are the valuable lessons from global research on environmental literacy in the last two decades? A systematic literature review

Publications on environmental literacy (EL) in reputable international journals have continued to increase and develop in the last two decades, making it interesting to study. This systematic literature review (SLR) aims to investigatively review various studies published in journals indexed in the Scopus database related to EL. The review focuses on publication trends and valuable lessons to be learned from global research over the past two decades. We used the phrase “environmental literature” in the Scopus disbursement menu and found 296 articles. The inclusion and exclusion model used is PRISMA, so only 37 articles met the criteria to be analyzed. Data shows that EL publications have fluctuated, starting to increase in number from 2017 to 2023 although it had decreased in 2021. EL publications are mostly researched using quantitative methods, and some with qualitative, mix-method, and R&D. The dominant name in EL studies is F. X. Bogner. The two main keywords related to the EL keyword are environmental education and knowledge. Most of the articles published are collaborative, both internationally and between universities within one country. We discussed the valuable lessons in question, namely the sample size, gender, institution level, and main goal of each article. These findings can serve as a consideration or baseline for researchers to study EL according to their respective interests, needs and missions.

Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Visual Impairment and Blindness: 2013-2022

This study aims to find out more details about the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness (JVIB) published in 2013–2022, as seen from the distribution of documents per year, document type, open access type, author country, productive authors, citation analysis, article citation rate, journal cite score rate, publication trends based on keyword occurrence, and publication trends by year. The research employs bibliometric analysis, gathering data from the Scopus database on June 13, 2023. Data is then processed and analyzed using the Publish or Perish (PoP) and VOSviewer applications to visualize the results. The results concluded that JVIB is a reputable international journal with a Q3 rating managed by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) with a frequency of publication of six times in one volume. A total of 686 documents have been published from 2013 to 2022, divided into articles, notes, editorials, letters, erratums, and reviews. America is the most dominant country, contributing a total of 490 documents. Emerson, R.W., became the most productive author with 50 documents. JVIB was cited 2710 times, with a per-article citation rate of 271.00, an h-index of 21, a g-index of 31, an hI, norm 12, HLA of 1.20, and hA-index 5. The current publication trend identified publications discussing vision rehabilitation.

Cybercrime Intention Recognition: A Systematic Literature Review

Cybercrime Intention Recognition: A Systematic Literature Review

ANALYSIS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' CREATIVITY ABILITY IN SOLVING PHYSICS PROBLEMS

teaching and learning process is an activity that involves various elements that interact with each other to achieve a goal, for example student creativity. This research aims to analyze the influence of students' creative abilities on their ability to solve physics problems. This research is qualitative research with a type of literature study. The data analyzed is secondary data obtained through research documents in reputable journals. The results of research data analysis show that there is a positive influence between student creativity on the ability to solve physics problems on the subject of physical optics in class XI-A Senior high school 3 Jombang students. This creative ability is one of the important abilities for students to have in order to achieve optimal learning outcomes. Novelty in this research is information regarding the influence of creativity on problem-solving abilities in physics subjects.