Value Of Integration Research Articles

Case Study for Planning Education: Lessons from Incorporating an Interdisciplinary Teaching Approach and APA Trend Reports in Capstone Planning Studios

Planning education has a responsibility to provide students with theoretical and practical training to address real-world issues. This study explores studio teaching as an engaged pedagogy, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches to education for sustainable development (ESD) and themes from the American Planning Association’s (APA) Future Trend reports. Focusing on two senior capstone projects at the University of Cincinnati involving 34 students, the study emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary methods and APA trend integration in fostering critical thinking and higher-order reasoning. Capstone projects show students’ active engagement with innovative planning concepts (e.g., climate migration, innovative ways of goods’ delivery, and expanding third place’s concept). Such active and innovative learning outcomes not only deepen students’ understanding of urban planning but also equip them with critical cognitive and professional skills, which are necessary as professional planners as well as forward thinkers. The experiences and findings presented can help other programs articulate the benefits of studio-based courses. The findings offer experience-based guidance for similar initiatives in planning studios globally and support the ongoing transformation of sustainability education to prepare students for complex, real-world problem-solving.

The Ethical Deviations of AI in Marketing Practices: A Critical Review from Halal Perspectives

This paper critically examines the ethical deviations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools used for marketing practices from a halal perspective, focusing on Islamic ethical principles. The research highlights risks associated with AI technologies like generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT), image generators, face-swapping tools, and voice cloning, which can lead to misinformation, manipulation, and exploitation. These issues contradict Islamic values of justice (‘adl), integrity (amanah), and harm avoidance (mafsadah). Using a qualitative, exploratory approach, this study identifies key ethical violations while introducing the novel concept of integrating halal principles into AI governance frameworks for marketing. The managerial implications of this research include the necessity for businesses to adopt ethical guidelines, conduct regular AI audits, and prioritize consumer trust through transparent and accountable practices. Companies can enhance competitive advantage by aligning their AI-driven marketing strategies with halal standards, fostering trust among diverse consumer bases. This study not only addresses immediate ethical concerns but also lays the foundation for developing AI tools aligned with Islamic values, contributing to responsible innovation and long-term societal impact.

Earnings management behavior rural banks: The role of moral character based on religiosity

The purpose of the study is the impact of moral character based on religiosity on earnings management behavior through the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). This study was conducted in Indonesia Rural Bank. The research method uses a quantitative approach with PLS SEM analysis of data collected from 257 Rural Bank Directors in Indonesia. The main results of the study are the moral character based on religiosity significantly influences earnings management behavior both directly and indirectly through TPB. Despite strong moral character based on religiosity, individuals with expertise in accounting policies may still engage in earnings management. Based on the results obtained conclude that regulatory measures alone are insufficient to curb this behavior, a spiritual approach is essential to reinforce ethical business conduct, emphasizing integrity and honesty. This research concludes that building individual commitment through honesty and integrity must come from personal beliefs, by complying with applicable regulations in preparing financial reports in order to create an ethical and moral business environment. The practical implication of this study is the importance of a spiritual approach that emphasizes the values of integrity and honesty in fostering individual commitment, alongside regulatory measures, to establish an ethical and moral business environment in financial reporting management.

Towards a configurational typology of informal settlements: A syntactic analysis of informal settlements in Nagpur

ABSTRACT Informal settlement serves as a critical means in the production of urban space in the Global South. Understanding the productive processes of self-organization and emergent morphological patterns is crucial not only in upgrading and integrating informal settlements but also in informing the practices of urban planning and design for shaping better urban places and public spaces. Contributing to the emerging literature on forms of informal settlement, this article presents a syntactic study of the configurational characteristics of 371 informal settlements in the city of Nagpur, India. The study identifies 18 different types based on four analytical variables generated using Space Syntax analysis—specifically, choice and integration at both local and global levels. The versatility and spread of these types indicate the flexibility of emergent informal settlements under a multitude of scenarios and conditions. The findings highlight the relations between formal and informal parts of the access network by showcasing the higher integration and choice values of the case studies when compared to the larger urban grid. The article contributes to the development of a typological framework for the classification of informal settlements based on their configurational characteristics.

Legality of Employing Artificial Intelligence for Writing Academic Papers in Education

Including artificial intelligence (AI) in academic writing has spurred a critical review of its ethical and legal ramifications in learning environments. As companies embrace AI tools like ChatGPT, questions about authorship, intellectual property, and academic integrity have become central concerns that need careful examination, as institutions do. This paper explores the changing definition of AI and its ability to execute tasks usually connected with human intelligence, generating serious ques-tions about originality and ethical standards in academic work. The conversation emphasizes the need for educational institutions to create explicit structures that handle the complexity of AI-assisted writing preserving academic integrity and encouraging creative ideas. Underlined in the paper are ethical conundrums created by AI-generated content, especially concerning openness, accuracy, and bias potential. It questions who owns AI-generated works and how conventional ideas of creative agency must be reassessed because of these developments, so challenging the muddy waters of authorship and intellectual property rights. Beyond only legal concerns, the implications of AI’s presence in academic writing force a review of pedagogical approaches and the possible effects on critical thinking and independent research skills among students. In the end, this work supports a sensible strategy that welcomes AI’s transforming power while protecting the fundamental values of academic integrity and rigor. It asks teachers, lawyers, and legislators to work together to negotiate AI’s complex legal terrain in academia so that the educational experience stays strong and morally sound for the next generations.

Exploring the protective role of caffeine against Taraxacum-Induced ribotoxic stress mediated through autophagy and mitochondrial depolarization

The ribotoxic stress response is a pathway that gets activated when ribosomes get impaired, leading to disruptions in protein synthesis, increased inflammatory signaling, and cell death if left unresolved. Taraxacum can induce apoptosis-associated ribosomal RNA (rRNA) cleavage, however, the exact working mechanism of Taraxacum-induced rRNA cleavage remains unclear. In this study, we used the RNA integrity (RIN) value and 28S/18S ratio to confirm the integrity of experiments. Our RNA sequencing data showed that Taraxacum formosanum (T. formosanum) upregulated 893 genes and downregulated 509 genes and triggered hallmark genes of spliceosomes, TNF-α signaling via NF-κB, inflammatory response, and IL6-JAK-STAT3 signaling. Additionally, T. formosanum imbalanced the levels of ribosomal proteins of the large and small subunits. We found that caffeine was the only screening agent that could rescue the cleavage of 28S and 18S rRNA induced by T. formosanum. However, caffeine failed to rescue T. formosanum-targeted mRNAs when the RIN values were relatively lower. T. formosanum induced the N-terminal clipping of histone H3, which was observed not only in human HeLa cervical cancer cells but also in human Huh6 and HepG2 liver cancer cells. Our study revealed that caffeine could reverse the effects of T. formosanum on the reduction of autophagy and the disruption of mitochondrial membrane potential. However, caffeine could only change the populations of necrotic and apoptotic cells but not T. formosanum-induced cell death. By providing detailed information on Taraxacum-induced rRNA cleavage and N-truncated histone H3’s mechanisms of gene regulation, we hope to understand their respective cellular death and survival stresses.

Space Syntax Analysis of Gated Communities in Jordan: Examining Urban Connectivity and Social Impact

The trend of gated communities is becoming the new alternative housing for the high-end residents of Jordan, reflecting global patterns of urbanisation. However, their emergence on the outskirts of Amman on vacant lands requires an early proactive planning approach to ensure their development in response to the growth of the surrounding areas, fostering an integrated urban fabric. This article examines whether gated communities contribute to urban discontinuity and lead to social segregation. The study employs a space syntax analysis on two cases in Amman to assess their integration, accessibility, and navigability to address the study’s key questions related to its integration, design implications, and spatial layout. Findings reveal significant spatial segregation, with low levels of integration and high step depth values, indicating potential challenges in navigation, connectivity, residents’ mobility, accessibility, and safety. The article suggests the importance of re-evaluating the design and planning approaches for these developments to promote organic townscape growth to ensure smooth integration with the surroundings.

PMFSNet: Polarized multi-scale feature self-attention network for lightweight medical image segmentation.

Current state-of-the-art medical image segmentation methods prioritize precision but often at the expense of increased computational demands and larger model sizes. Applying these large-scale models to the relatively limited scale of medical image datasets tends to induce redundant computation, complicating the process without the necessary benefits. These approaches increase complexity and pose challenges for integrating and deploying lightweight models on edge devices. For instance, recent transformer-based models have excelled in 2D and 3D medical image segmentation due to their extensive receptive fields and high parameter count. However, their effectiveness comes with the risk of overfitting when applied to small datasets. It often neglects the vital inductive biases of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), essential for local feature representation. In this work, we propose PMFSNet, a novel medical imaging segmentation model that effectively balances global and local feature processing while avoiding the computational redundancy typical of larger models. PMFSNet streamlines the UNet-based hierarchical structure and simplifies the self-attention mechanism's computational complexity, making it suitable for lightweight applications. It incorporates a plug-and-play PMFS block, a multi-scale feature enhancement module based on attention mechanisms, to capture long-term dependencies. The extensive comprehensive results demonstrate that our method achieves superior performance in various segmentation tasks on different data scales even with fewer than a million parameters. Results reveal that our PMFSNet achieves IoU of 84.68%, 82.02%, 78.82%, and 76.48% on public datasets of 3D CBCT Tooth, ovarian tumors ultrasound (MMOTU), skin lesions dermoscopy (ISIC 2018), and gastrointestinal polyp (Kvasir SEG), and yields DSC of 78.29%, 77.45%, and 78.04% on three retinal vessel segmentation datasets, DRIVE, STARE, and CHASE-DB1, respectively. Our proposed model exhibits competitive performance across various datasets, accomplishing this with significantly fewer model parameters and inference time, demonstrating its value in model integration and deployment. It strikes an optimal compromise between efficiency and performance and can be a highly efficient solution for medical image analysis in resource-constrained clinical environments. The source code is available at https://github.com/yykzjh/PMFSNet.

Value of Enterprise Risk Management Integration and Supply Chain Performance: Mediating Role of Firm’s Resilience Capability

Every firm aims to generate profit by applying cost-cutting and customer satisfaction approaches in a volatile market. Based on the resource-based theory, this study explored the concept of risk management integration for Nigerian firms regarding supply chain performance. The study proposed a significant relationship between enterprise risk management integration with firm resilience and the supply chain performance of different sector firms. Furthermore, the study also examines the mediating role of firm resilience between enterprise risk management integration and supply chain performance. Data from 572 responses from Nigerian firms were analyzed using AMOS V-26 and Applied Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to evaluate the validity and reliability. The study findings revealed that factors considering enterprise risk management significantly influence firm resilience and supply chain performance. Firm resilience partially mediates between enterprise risk management integration and supply chain performance. The study concludes that firm resilience helps to enhance supply chain performance through risk management strategies and contingent capabilities.

The Natural Cooperatives in The Muslim World

This study investigates the structure and socioeconomic roles of traditional entrepreneurial communities in the Muslim world by comparing them with modern cooperative models. Unlike Western cooperatives, which emerged to counter market-induced social disintegration, Muslim communities have sustained themselves through kinship networks, shared values, and voluntary socioeconomic justice. These communities exhibit key characteristics aligned with cooperative aims, including family-business integration, mutual financial support, job creation, and community well-being. However, contemporary research on these communities is limited and often outdated, in contrast to extensive studies on ethnic entrepreneurship in non-Muslim contexts. This study advocates for more exploratory research to understand how Muslim entrepreneurial communities maintain social integration, distributive justice, and Islamic values in their socioeconomic frameworks. It proposes research questions on community organization, economic contributions, welfare mechanisms, and modernization impacts, offering a roadmap for future research to inform policies and community development. By examining the resilience and adaptability of these communities, this study aims to enhance the understanding of Islamic socioeconomic models and their contemporary relevance. These findings highlight the distinctive features of these communities as naturally occurring cooperatives, reflecting their unique cultural, religious, and social contexts. This research advances theoretical discussions in Islamic economics, economic sociology, and cooperative studies, while offering insights into fostering economic inclusivity and social cohesion in diverse settings.

RELIGIOUS MODERATION EDUCATION: GENERATION-Z AS AGENTS OF CHANGE IN A MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Generation Z has a strategic role as an agent of change in implementing the values of religious moderation in a multicultural society. This article aims to explore the importance of religious moderation education in equipping Generation Z to be able to play an active role in maintaining social harmony, preventing religion-based conflicts, and facing the challenges of the digital era that often raises the issue of intolerance. Through a descriptive-qualitative approach, this article analyzes the relevance of religious moderation in shaping inclusive, tolerant, and respectful attitudes among Generation Z. Holistic religious moderation education involving educational institutions, families, and digital media can be an effective solution in instilling the values of diversity and moral integrity. The results of the study show that Generation Z, with its adaptive characteristics and openness to change, has great potential to be a catalyst for the creation of a peaceful, fair, and harmonious society. Therefore, religious moderation education must be a priority in character development strategies to strengthen the role of Generation Z as guardians of harmony in a multicultural society.

The Universal Values of Integrity Ūlul Al-Bāb through Work Ethic to Achievement Motivation and Performance of Lecturer at Islamic State University

This research explores the existential role of Ūlul Al-bāb's universal values ​​in improving work ethic, achievement motivation, and performance at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. Using quantitative methods and Partial Least Square-Sequential Equation Model (PLS-SEM) analysis, this research examines the relationship between variables, emphasizing the mediating role of work ethic. Two hundred respondents were selected from a population of 506 permanent lecturers. The research results show a positive and significant relationship between Ūlul Al-bāb values ​​and work ethic and performance, which confirms that internalization of objective, moderate, and transcendental principles can improve the performance of lecturers in the institution. However, the direct relationship with achievement motivation obtained insignificant results. This research also proves that work ethic emerges as an important mediator, connecting Ūlul Al-bāb values ​​with achievement motivation and performance. These findings confirm that a strong work ethic must translate these values ​​into performance improvements. The practical implications include human resource management in higher education.

Smart ASN Character Building of Forest Ecosystem Control Functional Officials Through Functional Training Ministry of Environment and Forestry

Forest ecosystem control functional officials (PF PEH) are required to have an ASN character that can adapt to the times and be able to serve the community around the forest well. This study aims to shape the character of Smart ASN PF PEH First Expert in functional training. The study was conducted qualitatively with a literature study by analyzing training subjects that have Smart ASN values. The formation of Smart ASN character in task insight training subjects are the values of nationalism, friendliness, integrity, networking and entrepreneurship. The training course on the implementation of forest ecosystem control contains the values of global insight and IT mastery, whereas forest ecosystem control development training subjects contain the values of IT mastery. Mastery of foreign language values in Smart ASN is shown in the requirements for participants with undergraduate or diploma IV qualifications. Furthermore, these functional officials are also expected to continue improving soft skills to support hard skills in these aspects of Smart ASN.

DIGITAL WARFARE AND COMPUTATIONAL PROPAGANDA IN THE ISRAEL-HAMAS CONFLICT: AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF PERCEPTION BATTLES ON CONFLICT DYNAMICS

This research aims to determine the role of teachers and schools in actualizing the value of local wisdom into PPKn (Civic Education) learning so that it becomes a strengthening of national character with religious values, independence, nationalism, mutual cooperation, and has integrity values. This study employed a descriptive approach with qualitative case studies conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Banguntapan Bantul. The subjects were selected purposively, and data collection was carried out through interviews, observations, and documentation. The actualization of these values was analyzed as strengthening the national character of students. The research highlights the importance of cultural context in education and its role in fostering a sense of national identity. By identifying the supporting and inhibiting factors in this process, the study provides insights that can inform educators, policymakers, and curriculum developers about effective strategies and potential challenges in promoting local wisdom within civic education. This contribution is crucial for enhancing educational practices that align with Indonesia's cultural heritage while promoting national character development among students.

Impact of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment on Macular Vascular and Functional Integrity.

This study aimed to evaluate the correlations between optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and macular integrity assessment (MAIA) microperimetry (MP) in both a control group and patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Additionally, it assessed differences between the groups and examined whether the time from symptom onset to surgery influenced microvascular or functional changes in the RRD group. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 47 patients who had undergone successful RRD surgery with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and sulfur-hexafluoride (SF6) gas injection, with or without scleral buckling (SB), and a control group of 136 healthy eyes. All participants underwent comprehensive ophthalmologic examinations, including BCVA, OCTA, and MAIA. In the RRD group, additional data on symptom duration, time from symptom onset to surgery, and time from surgery to testing were collected. The RRD group exhibited significantly worse BCVA (p < 0.001) compared to the control group. Significant differences were found in all MAIA sectors, with controls showing superior macular integrity and average threshold values (p < 0.001). OCTA analysis revealed differences in the superficial capillary plexus (SCP) and deep capillary plexus (DCP) across various sectors, particularly in the foveal avascular zone (FAZ). In the control group, the vertical diameter of the FAZ in the SCP was positively correlated with most MAIA sectors, while in the DCP, correlations were seen in nearly all sectors. The RRD group showed fewer correlations between OCTA and MAIA, and no significant correlations were found between OCTA parameters and BCVA. However, there were correlations between the time from surgery to testing and MAIA outcomes, indicating improved results with longer intervals. Earlier surgical intervention after symptom onset was associated with better microvascular outcomes. RRD group exhibited significant impairments in BCVA, retinal sensitivity, and microvascular parameters compared to healthy controls. Correlations between OCTA findings and microperimetry were stronger in the control group, whereas the RRD group showed fewer and weaker associations.

Peran Pendidikan Anti-Korupsi di Lembaga Kepolisian dalam Membentuk Anggota Polri yang Bebas Korupsi

Anti-corruption education within the police is a strategic step in forming members of the National Police who have integrity and are free from corrupt behavior. This research aims to explore the implementation of anti-corruption education in police agencies, as well as the factors that influence its effectiveness. In this context, anti-corruption education is expected to be an important tool in instilling the values ​​of integrity among members of the National Police. Through an interview method with Mr. Yudha from Ditlantas, this research found that effective anti-corruption education involves an experience-based approach and realistic training, which allows Polri members to understand the impact of acts of corruption through simulations and real case studies. This approach is in line with Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which emphasizes the importance of active learning in the development of ethical understanding. Apart from that, the involvement of superiors and co-workers in supporting anti-corruption education has also proven to be significant, considering that the work environment has an important role in strengthening the values ​​taught. Social environmental factors, culture and organizational structure in the police also contribute to the effectiveness of anti-corruption education. If corruption is considered accepted behavior in institutions, then education alone will not be enough to change members' behavior. This research recommends collaboration between National Police leadership, the work environment, and ongoing training programs to support anti-corruption education. With this holistic approach, it is hoped that anti-corruption education can be implemented in real terms, so that the National Police can produce members who have high integrity and reject all forms of corruption.

The Relationship of Local Wisdom-Based Character Education on Young Females' Reproductive Health in Parigi Moutong

Background: This study evaluates the relationship between local wisdom-based character education and the reproductive health of young females in Parigi Moutong Regency. Character education strengthens adolescents' understanding and behavior regarding reproductive health, emphasizing values of integrity and responsibility. To assess how character education grounded in local wisdom influences reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among young females. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed, involving 150 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis utilized the Spearman correlation test. Result: The study found a significant positive relationship between character education based on local wisdom and reproductive health, with a correlation coefficient (r?) of 0.68 and a p-value of 0.001. This indicates that higher quality character education correlates with improved reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Conclusion: Character education rooted in local wisdom significantly enhances reproductive health outcomes among adolescents. Integrating cultural values into education programs is vital for promoting healthier behaviors in rural communities.

Praktik Perjokian Tugas: Dimensi Nilai Kejujuran dan Integritas Perspektif Hukum Islam dan Hukum Positif

The phenomenon of assignment jockeying is a reality of cheating and a bad habit for a student. The practice means paying someone else to complete the assignment of the user. This arises because of the various motives and reasons behind this assignment jockeying action, namely high academic pressure, not understanding or understanding the learning process and the material presented, lack of time, and so on. This research applies the normative theological and juridical approach in answering the issue of the practice of assignment jockeying. Based on this study, it is concluded that the practice of task cheating is contrary to the value of honesty (al-sidq) and integrity. Honesty is the main foundation in studying and interacting in society. Using jockey services means betraying trust, avoiding responsibility, and creating injustice for oneself and others. In addition, this practice also contradicts hifz al-aql (preserving reason) and hifz al-mal (preserving wealth). The education regulatory system in Indonesia is considered contradictory because it ignores the values of honesty, integrity and independence that are the cornerstones of education. The issue is also still being debated due to the weak existing regulations. However, it should be noted that the consequences of the practice will create graduates who are incompetent and unprepared to face challenges in society.

Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Education in Changing Human Character

Corruption is an extraordinary crime, the impact of criminal acts of corruption can damage democratic values, morality, harm state finances, violate the social and economic rights of the community and constitute a threat to the ideals of a just and prosperous society, in In Indonesia there are three law enforcement agencies that have the authority to handle corruption cases, namely the Police, Prosecutor's Office and Corruption Eradication Commission. The government responded to handling corruption with educational media by issuing Permenristekdikti policy no. 33 of 2019 concerning the Obligation to Implement Anti-Corruption Education (PAK) in Higher Education. Corruption from a legal perspective is considered an extraordinary crime because it can have extraordinary impacts. Furthermore, the phenomenon of corruption crimes from a sociological perspective is considered a social disease that can occur in all sectors and is carried out by all levels of society. From this explanation, anti-corruption becomes an antithesis. The definition of anti-corruption is all actions, words or deeds that oppose corruption and all its forms. Someone who understands the meaning of anti-corruption will act in accordance with the values of integrity. The nine integrity values are honest, independent, responsible, brave, simple, caring, disciplined, fair and hardworking, or what is abbreviated as "KK Cycling Friday". By upholding anti-corruption principles, a person has a moral fortress not to commit corruption and also prevent acts of corruption

Three-dimensional embodied visibility graph analysis: Investigating and analyzing values along an outdoor path

In visibility analysis, a major focus is the relationship between people and the environment, and one of the most important spatial concepts is Isovist. Although typically represented in two dimensions in architecture, this concept has recently been computed in a three-dimensional environment. However, embodied 3D isovist Theory as developed to date does not account for locomotion. In this paper, therefore, we combine that theory with 3D visibility graph theory to develop and propose the Three-Dimensional Embodied Visibility Graph (3D E-VGA). To present and evaluate the proposed model in an architectural environment, we analyze the three-dimensional scene of a pedestrian moving along a path in an outdoor environment, specifically that of a container housing design project in Cairo known as “Sheltainer.” Further, we investigate the relationships between the t-d ratio, the v-h ratio, vertical jaggedness, connectivity, and integration values and conclude that of these the last three-vertical jaggedness, connectivity, and integration- are significantly correlated with each other. However, the relationship between v-h, t-d, and connectivity and integration values has not been determined. Therefore, analyzing both values related to embodied 3D isovist and 3D visibility graph provides us with a more comprehensive and effective analysis of pedestrians’ visual perceptions along a path.