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World language communities of practice: Bridging universities with internationalization at home
Full text linkThis article explores how world language communities of practice advance internationalization at home on a university campus through qualitative case study research. These communities exemplify a multidimensional approach to global engagement, blending global perspectives with the local campus through non-formal and cross-cultural language initiatives. One specific program, the World Language and Culture Program (WLCP) served as the focal point of investigation. Participants included 15 WLCP teachers, international students, scholars and community members located on a university campus in the United States Rocky Mountain Region. The community of practice framework was used to examine the program. Data collection included interviews with WLCP teachers, participant observations of classes and analysis of program documents. The analysis employed a case-by-case approach focusing on each WLCP teacher as a distinct case. Findings suggest that WLCP teachers play a critical role in promoting intercultural competence and enhancing the visibility and active involvement of the international campus community. Implications indicate that the WLCP is a bridge between local and international campus communities, creating a space for cultural exchange and learning beyond traditional classroom settings. Non-formal initiatives like the WLCP highlight how leveraging the diverse experiences, languages and cultures of international communities can enhance internationalization at home
Exploring master's level science teachers' views on the implementation and challenges of STEAM education
Full text linkThis study explores science teachers' perspectives on STEAM education. The participants were sixteen teachers enrolled in a master's program in Science Education at a public university. A purposive sampling technique was used to select these 16 science teachers as participants. Data were collected using eight open-ended structured interview forms. The data were analyzed through qualitative content analysis. The findings suggest that science teachers viewed STEAM education as focused on the end product and promoting continuous learning. They defined STEAM by providing examples of its design, the activities involved, and its impact on learning. Science teachers held positive attitudes toward using STEAM education, emphasizing its ability to make real-life connections for students. They also identified various challenges related to implementing STEAM education, including issues with educational resources such as a lack of time, insufficient learning materials, large class sizes, budget limitations, inadequate curriculum and physical facilities, and individual challenges faced by both teachers and students. The study concludes that addressing these challenges is essential, especially when implementing STEAM education activities. Providing appropriate physical conditions, adequate in-service training for teachers, and pre-service training for prospective teachers are considered vital for the future development of high-quality STEAM education
Bridging Finance and Marketing: The role of psychological traits and social factors in investment decisions and positive word-of-mouth
Full text linkThis study investigates the various factors that influence investment decision-making, specifically focusing on five key variables: Family Influence, Innovation, Need for Achievement, Risk-Taking, and the relationship between Investment Decisions and Positive Word of Mouth. A quantitative research approach was employed, and data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. The study surveyed 250 respondents, consisting mostly of e-commerce users in Indonesia. The purpose was to examine how psychological and social variables impact individuals’ investment behaviors and how these behaviors contribute to subsequent outcomes such as word-of-mouth promotion. Five hypotheses were formulated and tested to determine the significance of each factor. The findings revealed that four out of the five hypotheses were supported. Family Influence, Innovation, and Need for Achievement were found to have a significant and positive effect on investment decision-making. In contrast, Risk-Taking showed no significant effect. Furthermore, Investment Decisions were shown to have a meaningful and positive relationship with Positive Word of Mouth, suggesting that confident and well-informed investment behavior can lead to increased consumer advocacy. The results underscore the importance for marketers and business strategists to understand and enhance the key drivers of investment behavior. By addressing these factors effectively, companies can encourage more favorable consumer decisions and foster stronger brand loyalty through word-of-mouth communication
Estimation of the toxic effect of meloxicam on sex hormones in male albino rats rattus
Full text linkThe need for anti-steroidal analgesics has garnered increased attention among researchers in the field of pharmacology, particularly Meloxicam, also known commercially as Mobic. It is a typical painkiller. In this investigation, fifty male white rats were employed, which was carried out between September 2023 and October 2023 at the Animal Guest House, College of Science, University of Kufa. Testicular physiological measures were assessed for periods of 15, 30, 45, and 60 days following oral administration of 0.2 mg/kg/day, with the intent of determining how the cumulative dosage altered those parameters. Four groups of six male rats each were created at random from the total population of the rats. Each group was split into two subgroups of three rats each; one was the control group, and the other received 0.2 mg/kg/day. The rats were then euthanized after 15, 30, 45, and 60 days. The physiological and histological parameters of the testis cumulatively decreased with increasing dosage periods (15, 30, 45, and 60 days of Meloxicam 0.2 mg/kg/day) compared to control groups for each period (p < 0.05). The doses given were chosen in accordance with the size of the animal, as gradually increasing the dose value led to the appearance of effects on the levels of sex hormones
Hands-on harvest: Participatory organic farming education on campus
Full text link Organic farming is a sustainable practice that uses mechanical, biological, and agronomic techniques to improve agro-ecosystem health, biodiversity, and eliminate artificial off-farm inputs. It involves converting land to organic management, managing biodiversity, using alternative nutrients, managing weeds and pests, and maintaining livestock in harmony with organic concepts. Contemporary youth, mainly in developing nations, are crucial for agriculture, but attracting and retaining them in organic farming is essential for food security and employment. The study is significant for its focus on promoting sustainable practices, experiential learning, interdisciplinary education, community engagement, health and wellness, economic benefits, research and innovation, and policy and advocacy. This study investigates the role of student participation (arts and science colleges) in organic farming initiatives on campus and its impacts on learning outcomes and personality growth. The study uses organic pedagogy as a framework for participatory learning in organic farming, focusing on student engagement, competency development, social commitment, and promoting sustainable food systems. The findings show that active engagement in organic farming enhances students' understanding of sustainable agricultural practices, fosters critical thinking, strengthens community bonds, and cultivates essential skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and environmental stewardship. The research advocates for the integration of organic farming practices into academic curricula to promote holistic learning and a culture of sustainability among students
Beyond the plantation: Palm oil as a strategic lever for regional development and economic transformation growth in Indonesia
Full text linkIndonesia’s palm oil industry is a key driver of national and regional economic growth, particularly benefiting rural and underdeveloped areas. This study aims to synthesise the constructive contributions of palm oil to local economies by assessing its impact on household income, employment, infrastructure, and regional development. Employing a qualitative integrative literature review, the research systematically analyses over 80 peer-reviewed articles, reports, and academic sources from major databases using thematic content analysis. The findings reveal that palm oil cultivation has significantly increased household incomes, often doubling or tripling them compared to other crops, created over four million direct jobs, and spurred infrastructure improvements such as roads, schools, and healthcare facilities. These developments have contributed to poverty reduction and enhanced social mobility in remote regions. However, the benefits are not uniformly distributed, with smallholders and certain regions receiving a smaller share of economic gains, and persistent challenges related to environmental sustainability and social equity. The practical implications suggest that to sustain and broaden these positive outcomes, policy interventions should prioritise inclusive benefit sharing, support for smallholders, and the adoption of sustainable practices. Strengthening governance and promoting responsible certification schemes are essential to ensure that the palm oil sector continues to drive equitable and sustainable economic transformation in Indonesia
Moderating Effect Of Firm Size On The Influence Of Profitability On Asean Stock Returns
Full text linkProfitability is a factor that can affect the amount of stock returns. Therefore, it is important to recognize the elements that can enhance or lessen the influence of profitability on stock returns. The effect of conditions that are thought to strengthen or weaken is the size of the Company. Therefore, the aim of this research is to analyze how company size moderates the effect of profitability on ASEAN stock returns between 2014 and 2023. The data analysis used is moderated regression analysis process Macro hayes using the feature programme in SPSS, with a total sample of 6,130 companies from 5 ASEAN countries during the period 2014–2023. The source material analyzed consists of secondary data. The study showed that company size plays a role in mitigating the effect of profitability on stock returns of ASEAN countries for the period 2014–2023
The effect of natural resources on sustainable development: The institutional threshold
Full text linkThis study investigates the contentious and non-linear relationship between institutional quality and sustainable development, with a specific focus on how robust institutions moderate the often-paradoxical impact of natural resource wealth. The analysis employs a dynamic panel threshold regression model, estimated using the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) technique, on a dataset of 70 countries spanning the period 1980 to 2020. This methodological approach is chosen to robustly account for endogeneity and to precisely identify critical breakpoints in the institutional-development nexus. The empirical findings unequivocally confirm a statistically significant threshold effect. The results demonstrate that high-quality institutions are not merely beneficial but a critical precondition for translating natural resource endowments into positive sustainable development outcomes. A precise threshold of 8.43 on the underlying institutional quality index is identified. Below this critical level, the resource curse phenomenon prevails, where natural resources have a muted or even negative effect on development, likely due to rent-seeking and governance failures. However, once a country surpasses this institutional benchmark, the relationship reverses; natural resources then exert a strong, significant, and positive impact on sustainable development. The central policy implication is unambiguous: the developmental benefits of natural resources are not automatic. They are entirely contingent upon a country first achieving a minimum level of institutional robustness. Consequently, for resource-rich nations struggling with development, the paramount priority must shift from mere resource extraction to deep-seated institutional reforms. Strengthening governance, curbing corruption, and enforcing the rule of law are not secondary objectives but fundamental prerequisites for harnessing resource wealth for lasting, sustainable development
An investigation of the relationship between human capital development and economic growth in Nigeria: A principal component analysis based human capital development index
Full text linkThe Nigerian government has, over the years, invested significantly and increasingly in education, vocational training, skills acquisition, and health to develop its human capital as a strategy for boosting the growth of the Nigerian economy. Consequently, we investigated the relationship between human capital development and economic growth in Nigeria using annual data from 1990 to 2023. We employed principal component analysis to generate an index for human capital development from six indicators. Our findings are based on the Toda-Yamamoto Granger causality test and the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) techniques. Human capital development has a significant positive influence on economic growth in both the short and long run. Similarly, trade openness and fixed capital formation significantly increase economic growth in the short and long term. Financial development exhibits a negative and significant effect on economic growth in the short run, while its long-run effect is positive but statistically insignificant. In the short run, human capital development and trade openness have persistent positive effects on economic growth. The Granger causality test results reveal that economic growth exhibits a bidirectional causal relationship with human capital development, trade openness, and financial development. Additionally, human capital development has a bidirectional causal association with fixed capital formation and trade openness. Based on these findings, we provide important policy recommendations to enhance Nigeria's economic growth through targeted investments in human capital and financial sector reforms
Studies on gamma radio-sensitivity and identification of seed-borne pathogens in beans
Full text linkA study investigated radio-sensitivity (LD50) and seed-borne pathogens in five Tanzanian common bean varieties (UYOLE 16, SELIAN 13, TARIBEAN 6, JESCA, and CALIMA UYOLE) and two Pakistani mung bean genotypes (MH20106 and AVMV8601). Seeds were irradiated at doses of 0, 100, 150, 200, 250, and 300 Gy and planted in a wire house under a Completely Randomized Design at the Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB) in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The LD50 values for common bean varieties were 219 Gy (UYOLE 16), 192 Gy (SELIAN 13), 190 Gy (TARIBEAN 6), 196 Gy (JESCA), and 154 Gy (CALIMA UYOLE). For mung bean, LD50 was 223 Gy (MH20106) and 218 Gy (AVMV8601). Overall, LD50 values ranged from 150 to 250 Gy for both types. Additionally, fungal pathogen isolation revealed that TARIBEAN 6 was infected with Rhizoctonia solani, while the mung bean showed infection from Macrophomina phaseolina. Pathogenicity tests confirmed susceptibility in common bean varieties TARIBEAN 6, JESCA, and CALIMA UYOLE. These findings underscore the importance of using fungicides on seeds and selecting tolerant varieties for improved cultivation outcomes