Research Methods Research Articles

Examining Domestic Violence Under Nigerian Law and Islamic Law

The paper examined domestic violence under Nigerian law and Islamic Law. Domestic violence involves infliction of physical, sexual, or psychological harm by one spouse on the other. To achieve the aim and objectives of this research, the meaning, nature and causes of domestic violence were briefly discussed. The paper adopted a doctrinal research method by conducting an in-depth analysis of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015, some Qur’anic provisions, prophetic traditions and juristic opinions relating to the topic. The paper critically examined and analyzed Chapter 4, verse 34 of the Holy Qur’an to find out whether or not its provision permits, condones or endorses domestic violence against women. The study found that this Qur’anic verse does not encourage, condone, endorse or permit domestic violence in whatever form. It further found that the beating mentioned in the verse is a non-violent symbolic gesture. The major findings are that Islam prohibits and condemns any form of domestic violence against women, and the principles of compassion, mercy, and respect for human dignity are central to Islamic teaching. The paper recommended collaborative efforts of the government and religious leaders to campaign against and condemn domestic violence in whatever form and all ramifications.

Menelusuri Kontroversi Klaim Budaya Perspektif Indonesia-Malaysia dalam Sengketa Warisan Budaya

This article reviews the cultural claims controversy between Indonesia and Malaysia in cultural heritage disputes. This study aims to explore the long debate between Indonesia and Malaysia regarding competing cultural claims. This article uses the research method of literature study or literature study by collecting data and information using various library resources, including books, documents, and periodicals, and archival narratives. Data collection is carried out by collecting various scientific articles from research published through google scholar. Data search was carried out using keywords relevant to the focus of this study. Data analysis is carried out qualitatively with stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the data analysis show that tracing the controversy over cultural claims between Indonesia and Malaysia in cultural heritage disputes, illustrates the complexity of dynamics between the two countries involving aspects of history, politics, and cultural identity. Competition for claims to cultural heritage often reflects efforts to strengthen or expand national identity, while also fighting for economic rights and interests. Such conflicts emphasize the need for a cautious and evidence-based approach in resolving claims, while considering the importance of close bilateral cooperation to preserve and promote the cultural richness that forms part of a shared identity within the Southeast Asian region

Women's Welfare, Stunting, and Access to Reproductive Rights: An Overview of The Situation in Indonesia

Stunting, as a global issue, has become a primary concern in Indonesia, with a declining trend in prevalence but still predominant indirect interventions for children under five years old. However, the impact of stunting on pregnant women or mothers of toddlers, who are the closest caregivers to stunted children, is often overlooked. Throughout the pregnancy and child-rearing periods, many reproductive rights of women remain unfulfilled, leading to suboptimal health conditions for both the mother and child. This research aims to describe sexual health rights, gender justice, and their relation to the stunting issue in Indonesia. The research method employed was a literature review accessing online databases, including Google Scholar, using keywords such as “stunting,” “women's rights,” “gender,” and “reproductive health rights.” Out of 700 articles identified, a reselection was conducted using the VoSViewer software to obtain literature relevant to the research theme. This article emphasizes that many health services in Indonesia are not optimal in fulfilling women's rights. Conversely, some health services are even challenging for women to access, indicating the government's negative contribution to fulfilling women's rights. Therefore, preventing stunting requires a broader and more integrative approach, including women's empowerment, reconstructing social norms regarding reproductive health, and strengthening health services that favor women. Consequently, the Indonesian government needs to intensify efforts to ensure the fulfillment of women's reproductive health rights as a strategic step in preventing stunting issues in the future.

Modernizing the photogrammetry curriculum by integrating the entrepreneurial mindset, bio-inspired design and STEAM approach

PurposePhotogrammetry enables scientists and engineers to make accurate and precise measurements from optical images and other patterns of reflected electromagnetic energy. Photogrammetry is taught in surveying, geomatics and similar academic programs. For a long time, it has been observed that there is a lack of diversity and underrepresentation of different groups in the surveying and geomatics workforces for various reasons. Diversity fosters more innovative environments, helps employees be more engaged and boosts productivity rates. Although efforts are being made to solve this problem, most attempts did not significantly improve the diversity issues in this field. To address this problem, we designed a new curriculum for a photogrammetry course, which integrates entrepreneurial mindset (EM), bio-inspired design and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) into the photogrammetry course for this study.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, the participatory action research method, Photovoice, was used to gather data. Students were asked to respond to photovoice and metacognitive reflection prompts to understand student perceptions about the importance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in photogrammetric mapping. Students were required to respond to each prompt with three pictures and a narrative. These reflections were analyzed using thematic analysis.FindingsThe analysis of the photovoice and metacognitive reflections resulted in six themes: promoting digital literacy, promoting job readiness and awareness, improving perceived learning outcomes, increasing interest in pursuing careers in surveying/geomatics, encouraging learner engagement and increasing awareness of the role of art in map making.Originality/valueThis is the first study conducted at our Hispanic Serving Institution, which specifically designed a curriculum integrating EM, bio-inspired design and STEAM concepts to address diversity issues in surveying and geomatics engineering disciplines.

Bilingual Couples in Linguistics: A Systematic Review of Research Methods

Bilingual Couples in Linguistics: A Systematic Review of Research Methods

Enhancing Cardiac Arrest Skills: Exploring Student Nurses’ Journey through Mental Simulation to Self-efficacy

Objective: This study explores mental simulation (MS) as a potential tool for enhancing skill acquisition and readiness among student nurses in life-saving procedures, particularly in high-stress, time-sensitive situations like cardiac arrest. It aims to investigate the impact of MS on learning life support skills and creating self-officious students in nursing education. Methods: The study combines a theoretical framework grounded in social constructionism with qualitative research methods. We utilize a qualitative reflexive thematic analysis approach. Eleven pre-registration student nurses participated in interview-based investigations after engaging in a 4-week MS program. Data collection utilized open-ended questions, allowing participants to express their experiences and perceptions regarding MS for life support skill acquisition. Results: The research identified six key themes and sub-themes: “Motivation to learn”, “emulating reality”, “emulating real-world intensity”, “emotional resonance”, “harmonizing reflective practice”, and “empowering confidence”. Participants reported using MS to address self-efficacy challenges, creating vivid simulated experiences, inducing real-world intensity, personalizing visualizations, fostering reflective practice, enhancing team understanding, and demystifying cardiac arrest skills, ultimately empowering confidence in employing their cardiac arrest skills. Conclusion: The findings underscore MS’s potential as a valuable training tool in nursing education. MS not only bridges knowledge gaps but also prepares student nurses for real-life scenarios, demystifying cardiac arrests and enhancing self-efficacy. The study advocates for the integration of MS alongside traditional training methods to enhance preparedness and confidence among student nurses in critical life support situations. Further research could explore the broader implications of MS across various healthcare contexts.

Investigating the Application of Regression Discontinuity in the Field of International Health Economics

As one of the most significant quasi-experimental research methods, with over eight decades of development, Regression Discontinuity Design (RDD) has garnered extensive attention within the field of international health economics. It has provided robust methodological support for causal inference in research conducted within this domain. This paper provides a comprehensive review and synthesis of the foundational concepts, origins, and evolutionary trajectory of the RDD. It systematically examines the relevant studies in the domain of international health economics, discusses the strengths and limitations of the RDD, and anticipates its future applications in the same field. The aim is to support the utilization of RDD in international health economic research. On a theoretical level, it has effectively enhanced the flexibility and applicability of research designs within the domain of international health economics, augmenting the economic efficiency and external validity of studies, and offering a versatile tool for related research on a global scale. On a practical level, RD accommodates the diverse policy needs of programs across various countries and regions. It provides a more robust and reliable empirical foundation for the formulation of pertinent health policies, aiming to improve the efficiency of health resource allocation and promote equity in health outcomes.

EXPLORING THE EVOLUTION OF SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEXITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS

Objective: The objective of this study are to investigate what and how existing sustainability programs are, to group and map these sustainability programs' main ideas to gain a more constructive and integrated understanding, and to find clues or opportunities to improve efforts to achieve sustainability. Theoretical Framework: The concept of sustainable development remains complex, ambiguous, and challenging to implement. The global environmental situation is worsening, leading to disasters and unfavorable climate change. Despite numerous efforts such as seminars, research, conferences, and work programs, both locally and globally, the understanding and implementation of sustainability remain unclear. There are differing views on the focus and strategy needed to address the development paradox, indicating a lack of consensus on the true meaning of sustainability. Method: This qualitative descriptive research employs a two-tiered literature review approach. The first focuses on the historical correlation between development and sustainability, examining early human civilization's development activities during the Neolithic era. The second tier analyzes and categorizes existing sustainability programs, reviewing various research articles on environmental preservation, natural resource protection, impact reduction, and social equity programs since the first industrial revolution. The findings are synthesized critically and comprehensively to identify common themes and core ideas. Results and Discussion: This study acknowledges the complexity and challenges of sustainability, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of conservation and resilience as core concepts. To address the dichotomy of development, new sustainability programs must also consider the revitalization of natural resources, continuity of ecosystem services, biodiversity maintenance, and resilience building. Approaches such as ecosophy and predictive methods based on dynamic phenomena can contribute (as a clue) to achieving sustainability goals by encouraging holistic thinking, balancing human and environmental needs, and promoting co-evolution. Research Implications: The complexity and constellation of diverse and intricate sustainability programs can be seen through this research. Although limited, these findings are expected to contribute to Sustainability science through a more comprehensive and constructive understanding of sustainability history and knowledge that has been described. Originality/Value: This study conducts a comprehensive research method covering various disciplines and a broad scope of sustainable development, including its evolution since the industrial revolution and aspects related to history of development. The research result creates a visual map representing the structure of existing sustainability programs, serving as a guide for proposing new research initiatives. This knowledge facilitates aligning new proposals with existing themes, bridging gaps in theories, and fostering the exploration and development of innovative sustainability ideas.

Exploration of Education for the Development of Party Members among Ethnic Minority Students in Universities

It is of great significance to lay a solid foundation for the ideology of the Chinese nation community and strengthen the organizational training and development of minority students in mainland Chinese universities. Based on the cognitive thinking characteristics and cultural acceptance level of minority students, a research method combining questionnaire surveys and individual interviews was used to investi- gate the development of party members among minority students in a university in Guangdong Province. The research results reflect some objective problems: minority students have a strong will-ingness to join the party but the application rate is low, participation in party training courses is serious but the effectiveness is not satisfactory, and there is a lack of targeted training and inspection for minority student party activists. Therefore, it is necessary to further optimize the education model for minority students, improve the party member training mechanism, and cultivate more polit- ically and ideologically qualified, and professionally competent minority student party members for the further development of socialist construction and national unity and progress.

Teknik Bibliokonseling dalam Bimbingan Kelompok

Bibliocounseling technique in the context of counseling guidance is an approach that utilizes reading media, such as books, to facilitate interaction between counselors and counselees. The purpose of this study is to assist counselees in anticipating and overcoming various challenges that they may face in the future. In addition, this method is also proven effective in improving learners' ability to identify, respond to, and overcome potential problems more independently and proactively. The research method used is a literature study, which involves searching various sources such as journals, articles, theses, and other reading materials. The results concluded that the use of bibliotherapy techniques in group guidance can provide a deeper understanding and improve learners' ability to deal with potential problems in the future.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA TOWARDS EATING PATTERNS IkesT MUHAMMADIYAH PALEMBANG STUDENTS

Background: Social Media is online media that supports social interaction. Social media uses web-based technology that turns communication into interactive dialogue. Research objective: To determine the relationship between balanced nutritional knowledge and balanced nutritional attitudes through social media on the eating patterns of Muhammadiyah Palembang Health Sciences and Technology Students. Research Method: This research design uses a Chi-Square approach with quantitative methods. Research Results: The results of statistical tests using the chi square test obtained a value of p=0.006, which means there is a significant relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and eating patterns. The results of statistical tests using chi square obtained p=0.005, which means there is a significant relationship between balanced nutritional attitudes and eating patterns. Conclusion: there is a relationship between knowledge of balanced nutrition and attitudes towards students' eating patterns, because the higher a person's knowledge and attitude towards eating, the better their diet.

Exports And Their Implications for The Position of Foreign Exchange Reserves in Indonesia 2005-2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of oil and gas exports and non-oil and gas exports on the position of foreign exchange reserves in Indonesia for the period 2005–2022. The discussion of this research relates to oil and gas exports, non-oil and gas exports, and the position of foreign exchange reserves. In this regard, the approach taken is theories related to the field. This research was conducted in Indonesia. This type of research is quantitative research. The data used in this study are secondary data of the time series type in the form of publications on oil and gas exports, non-oil and gas exports, and the position of foreign exchange reserves from 2005 to 2022 obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics. The research method used in this study is the explanatory method. The data analysis technique in this study is descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study partially show that there is no effect of oil and gas exports on the position of foreign exchange reserves, while non-oil and gas exports have an effect on the position of foreign exchange reserves. Simultaneously, it shows that there is an influence of oil and gas exports and non-oil and gas exports on the position of foreign exchange reserves.

Implementation of SAK-EMKM: The Influence of Socialization, Understanding Accounting and Readiness of MSMEs

The objective of this study is to examine the impact of socialization, accounting comprehension, and readiness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on the implementation of financial statement preparation based on the Indonesian Financial Accounting Standards for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (SAK-EMKM). The research method is categorized as quantitative research. The study utilizes primary data in the form of a questionnaire. The study focused on the population of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that actively took part in the UMKM Juara program in the Karawang Regency during the year 2022. The sampling technique employed was saturation sampling, wherein the whole population under study was sampled. The utilized specimen had a value of 132. The findings indicated that partial socialization positively and significantly influences the implementation of financial statement preparation based on SAK-EMKM. On the other hand, an understanding of accounting has little impact on implementing financial statement preparation based on SAK-EMKM. Additionally, MSME readiness significantly affects the implementation of financial statement preparation based on SAK-EMKM. The concurrent processes of socialization, comprehension of accounting principles, and preparedness of MSMEs have a favorable and substantial impact on the execution of financial statement preparation based on SAK-EMKM.

Organizational Culture On Employe Performance : Literature Review

The role of Human Resources in the organization plays a very important role in the organization. Employees are an important asset in an organization to manage various tasks within the organization in order to achieve its goals. Employee performance can increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness. This research method uses a literature review, with sources obtained from books and journals. The results of this research indicate that organizational culture has a significant influence on employee performance because of the importance in organizations of using cultural diversity as a strength to increase collaboration, innovation and problem solving. Suggestions for future researchers: this article can be used as a reference for understanding organizational culture on employee performance.

Bimbingan Kelompok dengan Teknik Role Playing

The role playing technique in group guidance is a role playing technique that aims to solve problems by involving social relationships. The aim of this research is to help counselors and counselees in the process of solving problems by understanding each other through the social relationships they form. This research method uses library research by collecting several sources such as journals, articles, books and other sources. The research results found in the application of role playing techniques in group guidance are, the benefits of role playing techniques in group guidance, the application of role playing techniques in group guidance, the effectiveness of role playing techniques in group guidance, and obstacles to implementing role playing techniques in group guidance.

Influence Of Transformational Leadership And Work Motivation On Employee Performance

This research is motivated by the significant competition between construction service providers in the Civil Water sector. This research was carried out in Bandung to learn about and analyze transformational leadership and communication on employee performance in one of the companies operating in Bandung's architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental management consulting services. Employee performance generally focuses on transformational leadership and communication. The research method used is quantitative, with a descriptive and verification approach. The sample used was 100 employees at a company engaged in architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental management services in Bandung. The research results show valid results for each statement item with a value of 0.3, and reliable results show a value above 0.7. For transformational leadership, (X1) is 0.784, Communication (X2) is 0.789, and Employee Performance (Y) is 0.780. From the value (R Square), it is known that the influence of transformational leadership (X1) and communication (X2) on employee performance (Y) is 0.810 or 81.0%. Leadership (X1), Communication (X2), and Employee Performance (Y) are in the relatively good category. The direct influence of transformational leadership (X1) is 13.3%. The direct influence of Communication (X2) is 32.1%. Employee performance is influenced by transformational leadership and communication by 81.0%, while the remaining 19.0% is caused by other variables or other factors that were not researched. From the research results above, it can be concluded that transformational leadership and communication significantly influence employee performance in one of the companies operating in the architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental management consulting services in Bandung. The practical implications of these findings are that professionals in this field can enhance employee performance by adopting transformational leadership and effective communication strategies.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran ICT Berbasis Game Edukatif Wordwall Sajak Bahasa Sunda Di Sekolah Dasar

Technology that continues to develop has an impact on the world of education, including the use of ICT (Information, Communication and Technology) based learning media. This research aims to develop ICT-based learning media, namely educational word wall game-based learning media for class V students with Sundanese poetry material. The research method used in this research is the ADDIE development research method (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The steps for product development include analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The students' response to this learning media was very good, none of the students were sleepy or bored of learning using game learning media because they were curious about what would happen afterward. The product developed in this research is ICT-based learning media based on wordwall educational games involving opening boxes and random name selection. The results of this research are that educational games learning media are very suitable to be used to support the learning of Sundanese poetry for class V elementary schools.

The Impact of Native Language on Mandarin Acquisition: A Study of Zhuang and Miao Students

This study was conducted with Zhuang and Miao students and Mandarin teachers in grades four to six in four township elementary schools in Dehou Township, Wenshan City, Yunnan Province. The purposes of this study were:1) to study the influences of the native language that affect Zhuang and Miao students when they learn Mandarin,2) to study teachers’ opinions about their students' native language affects their learning when teaching Mandarin to Zhuang and Miao students. Based on Krejcie and Morgan's table, 186 students for questionnaires and 14 teachers were selected for interviews. The study is a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative research, which was statistically analyzed using percentages, means (⎯χ), standard deviation (S.D.), and narrative analysis by coding the interview information. The research instruments were questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The results revealed that 1) the influences of the native language that affect Zhuang and Miao students when they learn Mandarin consisted of four aspects: (1) social context, (2) learner characteristics, (3) learning conditions, and (4) learning process: Social Context was high level (⎯χ) =2.70 and S.D=0.36; Learner Characteristics was moderate level (⎯χ) =2.43 and S.D=0.35; Learning Conditions was moderate level (⎯χ) =2.46 and S.D=0.2936; Learning Process was high level (⎯χ) =2.51 and S.D=0.30. All four aspects had a high level (⎯χ) =2.52 and S.D=0.33; on Zhuang and Miao students' Mandarin learning, and 2) teachers’ opinions about their students' native language affect their learning when teaching Mandarin to Zhuang and Miao students. It showed that Zhuang and Miao’s students had difficulty pronouncing Mandarin when they learned it because of the influence of their language; the difference between Mandarin and the expression habits of the ethnic language also affects the learning of Mandarin by Zhuang and Miao students. This study suggests that the study should emphasize the creation of a Mandarin language environment for Zhuang and Miao students, enhance students' interest in learning Mandarin, improve the conditions for learning Mandarin, and innovate teaching methods.

Co-design of digital public health substance use resources: A collaboration between young people and experts.

Substance use and mental illness remain critical issues for young Australians, however, engagement with evidence-based health resources is challenging among this age group. This study aimed to develop engaging, useful digital health resources, underpinned by neuroscience principles, to build awareness of the harms of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and concurrent alcohol and antidepressant use. A mixed-methods approach was adopted to co-design two evidence-based videos resources. The resources were co-designed with the Matilda Centre's Youth Advisory Board Centre's Youth Advisory Board through a series focus groups and individual feedback reviews. Young people residing in New South Wales were then invited to complete a survey to evaluate the usefulness, relatability and impact on perceived harms associated with each substance pre- and post-viewing resources. A total of 100 participants completed the survey (mean age = 21.5 years, SD = 2.77, 42% Female, 2% Non-binary). The animated videos were well received, with the large majority (91% and 87% respectively) of participants rating them 'excellent' or 'very good'. After viewing the videos, there was a significant increase in the perception of harm associated with e-cigarette use, monthly (t(99) = 2.76, p = .003), weekly (t(99) = 4.82, p < .001) and daily (t(99) = 4.92, p < .001), and consuming alcohol whilst taking antidepressants both weekly (t(100) = 2.93, p = .004) and daily (t(100) = 3.13, p = .002). This study describes a successful co-design process demonstrating how meaningful involvement of young people, alongside traditional research methods, can produce substance use prevention resources that are useful, engaging and increase knowledge of harms among young people. SO WHAT?: To achieve meaningful public health impact researchers, experts and digital creators can work together to co-create substance use educational materials that are engaging, well-liked, while imparting important health knowledge.

Peran Pimpinan Pondok Pesantren dalam Meningkatkan Penyelengaraan Mutu Pendidikan

Islamic boarding school leaders are the driving force for Islamic boarding school resources. The large role of Islamic boarding school leaders in the process of achieving educational goals means that it can be said that the success or failure of Islamic boarding school activities is largely determined by the quality of the Islamic boarding school leaders themselves. The purpose of this article is to determine the role of Islamic boarding school leaders in improving the quality of education. This research uses library research methods (library research), namely deepening, reviewing and identifying knowledge contained in the literature (reading sources, reference books or other research results). To obtain data the author used sources found in libraries such as books, journals and the internet. The research results show the role of Islamic boarding school leaders in improving the quality of education, namely; Improving the quality of human resources for educators and education personnel, improving the quality of the teaching and learning process, educational facilities and infrastructure.