Community Values Research Articles

Article RETRACTED due to manipulation by the authors Islamic values and cultural identity in world cup football commentary

This study analyzed how football commentary during the World Cups of 2010, 2014, and 2018 serves as a reflection of cultural, religious, and community values within the Islamic country. The primary objective is to explore how these commentaries are used in Islamic teachings, cultural pride, and social unity into the fabric of sports narratives, and to assess the implications for Islamic education. The research employs a qualitative content analysis, focusing on football commentaries from YouTube impressions Muslim countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, Turkey, and Morocco. The study examines how these commentaries are infused with values. The values are teamwork, respect, humility, and the connection of success with Islamic principles. The findings of this study found that football commentary is a potent tool for reinforcing national and religious identities, fostering a sense of unity, and promoting positive society values. For instance, commentaries from Saudi Arabia and Egypt highlight the link between football success and Islamic teachings, deepening the viewers' sense of cultural heritage. Indonesian and Turkish commentaries emphasize collective effort and social cohesion, mirroring broader community values. This research contributes to Islamic education by demonstrating how football can be an effective medium for imparting religious and moral values. By incorporating Islamic teachings into sports, educators and community leaders have the opportunity to engage younger generations in a way that is both relevant and meaningful. This approach not only helps to strengthen cultural identity but also provides a dynamic platform for promoting core Islamic values in a contemporary context. Keywords: Football Commentary, Islamic Values, Cultural Identity.

Arts And Crafts Of The Singpho Tribe Of Assam: An Empirical Study

Each tribe has its unique style and traditions, contributing to the rich tapestry of global indigenous art and craft. In tribal societies, daily living, cultural identity, and arts and crafts are intricately entwined. These artistic manifestations frequently convey spiritual beliefs, narratives, and communal values in addition to having utilitarian functions. Natural dyes, textiles, wood and bamboo are among the materials that tribal obtain locally. Their relationship with nature is reflected in their connection to the environment. Generations of people pass along traditional skills, which include weaving, carving and making of bamboo basket. Every technique could have a unique cultural meaning. Numerous pieces of art have motifs and symbols that allude to social rank, tribal heritage, or spiritual beliefs. Crafts like clothes, baskets for carrying things all have useful applications. They combine practicality with artistic expression. Many tribal crafts are integral to rituals and ceremonies, such as textile used in dances or ceremonial clothing that signifies important life events. Arts and crafts foster a sense of community and belonging. This paper has been tried to explore the arts and crafts of the Singpho tribe of North-East India based on empirical study. The Singpho tribe, primarily lived in North-East India, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam, has a rich tradition of arts and crafts that reflects their cultural identity and way of life. The findings revealed that arts and crafts of the Singpho tribe is a reflection of their rich cultural and heritage.

Embracing Ubuntu: Cultivating Inclusive Information Access in Decolonising African Information Curriculum

ABSTRACTDecolonising the information curriculum through the process of indigenization is a crucial process that advocates for a paradigm shift towards the integration of various political ideologies and knowledge systems in order to correct the marginalisation and exclusion that have been sustained by colonial legacies. The Ubuntu ideology offers a foundation for promoting an inclusive, people‐centered approach to curriculum development because it places an emphasis on communal values and connection. Educators can establish learning environments that support empathy, inclusivity, and cooperation while reflecting and accommodating the needs and experiences of every student by emulating the values of Ubuntu. By appreciating students' cultural origins in the information sciences, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy enhances academic engagement and equips students for a diverse global information landscape, which further supports these efforts. Collectively, these strategies seek to foster an information society that is more socially just and equitable, which is consistent with the overarching objective of guaranteeing inclusivity and fairness in education.

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN THE GLOBAL DIGITAL ECONOMY: A CASE STUDY ON THE AFRICAN DIGITAL TRADE FRAMEWORK

AbstractGlobal digital integration is desirable and perhaps even inevitable for most States. However, there is currently no systematic framework or narrative to drive such integration in trade agreements. This article evaluates whether community values can offer a normative foundation for rules governing digital trade. It uses the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol as a case study and argues that identifying and solidifying the collective needs of the African region through this instrument will be key to shaping an inclusive and holistic regional framework. These arguments are substantiated by analysis of the regulation of cross-border data flows, privacy and cybersecurity.

Identity discourse - support for overcoming identity confusion

In the context of Moldova’s reorientation towards the values of the multicultural European community, national identity requires a new approach. Over the past two centuries, the identity discourse in the Prut-Dniester region has been suppressed, with legitimization references distorted, falsified, and substituted. Consequently, the collective memory, a nation’s intangible treasure and backbone, remains damaged and mutilated in crucial segments. Even after the disintegration of the Soviet empire and the establishment of the Republic of Moldova, identity uncertainty persists among Romanians, the predominant population. The identity discourse has yet to be correctly perceived, understood and at least accepted, if not assumed. Through this study, focused on the identity discourse constantly promoted by Metropolitan Gurie, we propose samples of analysis and formats of consensus platforms, elaborated based on his perpetuated discourse for the consolidation of the identity landmarks of Romanians in Bessarabia, which could be useful in the challenging geo-political context currently faced by the country.

Place attachment and lived values in Western Australian communities

Substantial research exists on attachments people have to places and the phenomena and objects they value. However, insights on how values vary between different locations and across demographics and how place attachment differs between rural and urban areas are more limited. These understandings are needed to design meaningful adaptation strategies for people and communities at risk from climate change. This study examines attachment to place and things people value in eight communities in Western Australia, using a survey with 403 participants. Results showed that residents across the rural communities shared similar values, but that the values of urban communities were differentiated socioeconomically. Contrary to our hypothesis, place attachment was not stronger among the rural compared to the urban sites. The findings point to the importance of incorporating place-based, lived values and needs, particularly from less affluent residents, into inclusive adaptation planning.

Trade-off Anak Adat Status as a High-cost of Political Transaction in Papua Local Elections

Currently, the political transaction through trade-off anak adat (customary child) status is wider applied in Papua local election. Benefiting from the direct elections, the elites competed for political power in the regions by mobilizing ethno-religious sentiments and utilizing money-politics. The voters, in return, behave as clients as they seek to gain material benefits from their preferred candidates in exchange for political loyalty. This condition caused the high-cost politics during the local election. Based on this problem, this paper attempts to analyze the hijacking of adat (customs) through trade-off anak adat status as a form of political transaction which impacted to high-cost politics. This study cultivates the theory of political transactions to analyze the political transaction in Papua local election especially in the gubernatorial election 2018 and election of DPRD (Regional Representative Council)’s member in 2019. This form of political transaction has caused the high-cost of local election in Papua, which is not only in the form of money, but also carried the social cultural high-cost impact. Of course, vote buying will make the candidates have to spend a lot of money. The trade-off of anak adat status from other than Papuan through buying and selling mechanism rather than using achievement and acknowledgement from the adat community would harm the Papuans. Moreover, this practice has brought detrimental destruction to the socio-cultural values of Papuan adat community. This study is qualitative research that use political approach to observe the local election processes in Papua. We used the criteria of credibility and confirmability to validate the data in our qualitative research.

Store Safely: A firearm injury prevention strategy for rural families.

Firearms are the leading cause of death for youth in the US. Safe firearm storage is an evidence-based risk reduction technique, yet many families with children maintain unsecured firearms. In rural areas where gun ownership is common and rates of firearm-related suicides are increasing, developing culturally acceptable and feasible safe storage prevention strategies may have promise for reducing morbidity and mortality. This pilot study used a community-based participatory approach to develop a culturally tailored multi-component online safe storage preventive intervention called Store Safely. Participants were 45 rural firearm owning parents representing 45 unique families (35% male, 65% female, M age = 37.88, SD = 6.14) who had at least one child living at home. Acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary impact on firearm storage behaviors were measured via pre-test and post-test self-report surveys. Of the 43 parents (43 families) retained at follow-up, 97.7% completed the intervention and 86% utilized a home safety checklist. 40% of participants reported improving their storage, offering examples such as purchasing gun locks, safes, or lockboxes; separating ammunition from weapons; reviewing or discussing the safety of current storage; and relocating firearms to reduce child access. 84% found the website culturally sensitive and would recommend the materials to other parents. This firearm safe storage preventive intervention, developed in partnership with a rural community and tailored to reflect community norms and values, was associated with high levels of parental acceptability, engagement, and behaviors in support of safe firearm storage, suggesting its promise as a firearm injury prevention strategy.

Relationships among para-social interaction, perceived benefits, community commitment, and customer citizenship behavior: Evidence from a social live-streaming platform

Encouraging online consumers to participate in the value enhancement process of products and stimulating users to engage in spontaneous and voluntary behaviors, the so-called Customer Citizenship Behaviors (CCBs), can significantly contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of online communities. Nowadays, there has been no systematic discussion on enhancing product value through value co-creation. Based on the Social Exchange Theory (SET), and take the current new type of online community, the social live-streaming community, as the research object, this study investigates how Para-social Interaction (PSI) between users and streamers affects users' perceived benefits, whether perceived benefits are related to users' community commitment and the relationship between community commitment and CCB from the perspective of value co-creation. Three hundred and forty-seven valid samples from China were obtained using TikTok and subsequently analyzed via Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The analysis results show that PSI positively influences users' perceived benefits, and among the perceived benefits, hedonic and self-esteem benefits can positively influence users' community commitment. When users' community commitment to live-streamers exists, it can effectively incentivize users to develop CCB. Theoretically, research findings enrich the study of online community value co-creation, para-social interaction, and citizenship behavior and provide recommendations for operating social live-streaming platforms.

Gender-Sensitive Approaches In Women's Involvement In Constitution-Making And Peacebuilding Processes In South Sudan

Constitutions play a pivotal role in shaping the political, economic, and social equality of both women and men. As the supreme law, they establish the state's framework, allocate political authority, delineate governance systems, dictate leadership selection, and safeguard fundamental rights. Constitutional reform presents a unique chance to reshape governance structures by enshrining women's rights, incorporating inclusive language, and establishing institutions that ensure and advance gender equality. In South Sudan, akin to many African nations, a pluralistic legal system merges customary practices, religious laws, common law, and statutory regulations. While customary and religious laws hold recognition, they remain unwritten, flexible, and often linked to ethnic concerns, varying across communities. Rooted in generations of tradition, these laws seek to uphold positive community values and norms. However, they frequently disadvantage women, despite the presence of traditional justice mechanisms that some argue are more accessible, cost-effective, prompt, and culturally apt. These alternative justice systems are deeply entrenched in patriarchal norms, often excluding women from comprehensive rights, including equitable participation in governance and decision-making bodies. Drawing lessons from post-conflict nations, this paper contends that the transformative potential of constitutions materializes when women capitalize on constitution reform opportunities to redefine the constitutional community's ambit, compelling the state to honor, safeguard, and fulfill women's rights

Exploring the Relationship Between Media Use and Resilience in the context of green communities

Abstract Everyone has a relationship with the spatial space they occupy, this study investigates the dynamic relationship between individuals’ media use patterns and their spatial orientation in a community, the evolving media landscape and people’s mobility patterns have a significant influence on green community and resilience. This study seeks to explore the different effectiveness of vertically and horizontally moving media such as stairs, lifts, ramps, escalators and single loaded and double loaded corridors, the main objective is to investigate the relationship between place media consumption, mobility patterns, and development on sustainable behaviour and personal resilience, a methodological approach will be used by examining the comparison between media use and resilience levels to explore the influence of vertically and horizontally moving media on green community attitudes. The findings are expected to reveal interactions between media users with varying mobility abilities, people’s mobility patterns, green community values, and resilience that impact urban planning, media design, and evolving communities. Understanding the relationship between how people move both horizontally and vertically with green communities and resilience is crucial in promoting sustainable development and environmental behaviour in the context of evolving media landscapes and human mobility.

Technologies on Intelligent Financial Risk Early Warning in Higher Education Institutions: A Systematic Review

Financial risk early warning (FREW) is critical for developing Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). This review uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method to discuss the current research status, leading causes, early warning techniques, and algorithms of financial risk management in HEIs. Based on the WoS database, 139 articles meeting the research criteria were selected from 451 relevant literature for in-depth analysis. The results show that the current research on financial risk management in HEIs mainly focuses on developing risk identification, assessment, and early warning models. The primary sources of university financial risk include the instability of fundraising and distribution, decreased financial allocation, and intensified market competition. In response to these risks, scholars have proposed various early warning models and technologies, such as univariate, multivariable, and artificial neural network models, to predict and manage these risks better. In terms of methodology, this review provides a comprehensive perspective on the study of university financial risk through quantitative and qualitative analysis. This study reveals this field's main research trends and gaps through literature screening and cluster analysis. Finally, this study discusses the practical significance of financial risk management in HEIs, highlighting its role in the stability and growth of these institutions. It suggests future research directions, especially in improving the accuracy and applicability of the Early Warning System (EWS), to further enhance the financial stability of HEIs. This literature review has crucial theoretical value for the academic community and provides practical guidance for HEI administrators.

Measurement model for community enterprise management strategies

Community enterprises in Thailand are facing a highly competitive marketing challenge, an inability to hand on business to the next generation, and a lack of a flexible goods production system. This study aims to develop a measurement model for community enterprise management by surveying the expectations of 500 entrepreneurs in a community enterprise group using a questionnaire. This study uses exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The objective is to develop critical strategies for overcoming obstacles and creating sustainability for organizations, comprising eight dimensions: product design management, production management, logistics management, product quality and standard management, marketing management, knowledge management, service quality management, and organization management. The study results can be used to effectively solve and improve the community enterprise's operation and continuously develop it per the entrepreneur's expectations. Moreover, the government sector can use this method to determine the policy toward supporting more sustainable community enterprises The government can also use this approach to set policies, promote the creation of an environment conducive to community enterprise operations, and create added value for community businesses through the identity of the area to support community enterprises to be more sustainable.

A Study of the Mediating Effect and Path of Customer Fit in Repeat Purchase Behavior in the Residential Market Driven by Digital Marketing Technology

Improving the repeat purchase intention of customers of real estate enterprises from marketing strategies is increasingly important for real estate enterprises to achieve the goal of stable and increasing long-term profits. This paper, driven by digital marketing technology, takes customer repeat purchase behavior in residential commodity market as the research object. The variables of brand community value, customer fit and repeat purchase behavior are first defined and selected. Then the relationship model of brand community value, customer fit and repeat purchase behavior was established, questionnaire research was conducted on mature real estate community members, and data analysis and structural equation model fitting were carried out using SPSS and AMOS software in order to test the mediating effect of customer fit in repeat purchase behavior in the residential market as well as the path. The study concluded that the standardized coefficient of customer fit on customers’ repeat purchase intention is 0.36, which has a significant positive effect. Meanwhile, customer fit has a mediating effect between the five dimensions of brand community value and repeat purchase behavior, and all five dimensions have a partial mediating effect in the process of influencing repeat purchase intention.

The Cultural Capital of Pandalungan Coffee Farmers in Building Sustainable Food Security

This studi aims to explore the role of cultural capital of Pandhalungan coffee farmers in Jember Regency in their efforts to build sustainable food security. This study used a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design to explore the experiences, perceptions, and practices of coffee farmers in utilizing their cultural capital to improve economic, social, and environmental well-being at the local level. Data collection used in-depth interviews and participatory observation with a number of coffee farmers. Data analysis was conducted thematically to identify the main patterns, key findings, and perspectives that emerged from participants' narratives. The results of this studi showed that the types of cultural capital owned by Pandalungan coffee farmers include traditional knowledge, local agricultural practices, community values, and social norms that support food security. The Coffee farmers in Pandalungan have in-depth knowledge of traditional farming practices passed down through generations. This knowledge includes specific techniques in planting, tending and harvesting coffee that are adapted to local conditions. In addition, the cultural capital of Pandalungan coffee farmers plays a crucial role in supporting sustainable food security.

Educational Needs and Priorities of People with Diabetes and Healthcare Providers in South Korea: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Introduction: Effective self-care for managing diabetes requires culturally sensitive and patient-centered education. This study explored the educational needs and priorities of people with diabetes (PWD) and healthcare providers (HCPs). Method: A mixed-methods approach was employed with participants from a university-affiliated hospital in South Korea. Descriptive and content analyses were used for the questionnaire and interview data. Results: Both PWD (n=33) and HCPs (n=42) ranked diabetes-related side-effect management and medication purpose as the most important aspects of diabetes education. PWD had higher educational needs regarding diagnosed diseases and lifestyle modifications than HCPs. Three themes were revealed: incorporating lifestyle changes and medication taking, collaborating with HCPs and caregivers and providing care to meet person-centered mental health needs, and enhancing education on disease and complications. Discussion: Culturally sensitive and patient-centered education programs that recognize communal values, reflect individual preferences and needs, and promote lifestyle changes by leveraging technologies for Korean PWD are crucial.

PENINGKATAN PRODUKTIVITAS USAHA KERIPIK IKAN KUNIR UD FARAH DENGAN PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI MESIN VACUUM FRYING SERTA MANAJEMEN KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA (K3) PADA KARYAWAN

Panarukan District, Situbondo Regency, has marine potential that supports marine fish-based processing industries, including UD FARAH in Paowan Village, a producer of turmeric fish chips. However, UD FARAH's production capacity is still low because it uses traditional equipment such as wood stoves. Technological development is needed to increase production efficiency and quality, which is expected to increase profits and meet growing market demand. The aim of this activity is to improve employee skills in operating Vacuum Frying Machines for the production of turmeric fish chips and strengthen their understanding of occupational safety and health (K3). UD FARAH faces traditional production problems which result in less than optimal product quality and quantity, as well as working conditions that do not meet K3 standards. Solutions include the application of Vacuum Frying Machine technology and K3 training to increase production efficiency and work safety. The program also includes mentoring and evaluation to ensure long-term success. After the service activities, UD FARAH experienced a significant increase in productivity and product quality with the implementation of the Vacuum Frying Machine. Employees' knowledge of technology and K3 also increases, which contributes to work safety and efficiency. In addition, the sustainability program includes marketing strategies and product diversification, such as the development of mango chips, which utilize local resources and open up new market opportunities. It is also hoped that the sustainability of this program will reduce UD FARAH's dependence on one type of product, increase competitiveness and create added value for the local community. This activity succeeded in improving the skills of UD FARAH employees in operating vacuum frying machines and implementing K3, as well as encouraging product diversification and improving marketing strategies to increase productivity and sales.

Transforming Sunday school education: A study on goal setting, program planning, implementation and evaluation in Bebelan’s Pentecostal church

This research examines the implementation of Sunday School education at the Pentecostal Church of Indonesia in Babelan, a rapidly developing district in Bekasi Regency, West Java, Indonesia. Babelan is a suburban area that reflects both urban growth and traditional community values, making it an essential context for studying the role of religious education in shaping children's spiritual development. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the aspects of goal setting, program planning, implementation, and evaluation of goal achievement in Sunday School education. A qualitative approach was employed, using observation, interviews, and document analysis for data collection. The findings reveal that the process of determining Sunday School goals lacks clarity, program planning does not sufficiently align with the developmental needs of children, and program implementation is influenced by the qualifications and commitment of the teachers. Furthermore, the evaluation of goal achievement is not optimally performed. The study concludes that improvements are needed in all areas of Sunday School education, particularly in setting clear objectives, aligning programs with children's needs, enhancing teaching quality, and implementing structured evaluations to improve the effectiveness of children's religious education in Babelan's dynamic community context.

An integrated strain-level analytic pipeline utilizing longitudinal metagenomic data.

The advancement in DNA-sequencing technology has enabled the high-resolution identification of microorganisms in microbial communities. Since different microbial strains within species may contain extreme phenotypic variability (e.g., nutrition metabolism, antibiotic resistance, and pathogen virulence), investigating within-species variations holds great scientific promise in understanding the underlying mechanism of microbial biological processes. To fully utilize the shared genomic variants across longitudinal metagenomics samples collected in microbiome studies, we develop an integrated analytic pipeline (LongStrain) for longitudinal metagenomics data. It concurrently leverages the information on proportions of mapped reads for individual strains and genome-wide SNVs to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of strain identification. Our method helps to understand strains' dynamic changes and their association with genome-wide variants. Given the fast-growing longitudinal studies of microbial communities, LongStrain which streamlines analyses of large-scale raw sequencing data should be of great value in microbiome research communities.

Enhancing value creation through stakeholder engagement in sustainable mega‐events: The case of Expo 2020 Dubai legacy

AbstractValue creation by mega‐events is still an underdeveloped issue. Through their legacy, mega‐events can create long‐term value for the local community hosting the event. In determining the importance of practices for increasing value creation, stakeholder engagement is growing in defining mega‐events features and possible legacies. The study aims to understand how stakeholder engagement can enhance value creation through sustainable events legacy after mega‐events. In doing so, the research analyses the practices and the processes of stakeholder engagement adopted by Expo 2020 Dubai. This unique case study presents an extensive range of stakeholder engagement practices that enhanced the value co‐creation of a mega‐event legacy. Following the three phases of a mega‐event development (pre–during–post), the stakeholder engagement tools were adapted to meet accountability needs and stakeholders’ claims.