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A Scoping Review of the Rain Classroom: An intelligent pedagogical tool for nursing education
Get PDFThis scoping review explores the use of Rain Classroom, an interactive platform integrated with WeChat, within nursing education by analyzing its uses, benefits, and challenges. Out of 1,726 studies screened between 2016 and 2025, 27 empirical studies highlighted key strengths such as increased interactivity, real-time feedback, and adaptability. Nonetheless, notable obstacles persist, including technological demands on faculty, challenges with student self-discipline, and infrastructure limitations. While Rain Classroom presents significant potential, its effective implementation requires addressing both technical and educational hurdles, indicating a need for further research into its long-term effects and best practices for integration
Belief-based Self-regulation Model to Improve Self-care in Type 2 Diabetes
Get PDFBackground: Poor self-care among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is often linked to inadequate self-regulation, leading to uncontrolled blood glucose and increased risk of complications. Significance: Addressing the psychological and behavioral dimensions of self-regulation is essential to improving outcomes in chronic disease management.
Objectives: The specific objectives are to: 1) examine the effects of individual, social, and health-service factors on problem interpretation and emotional responses; 2) determine the mediating roles of health beliefs and coping strategies in the self-regulation process; 3) assess the overall impact of the belief-based self-regulation model on self-care behavior in patients with T2DM.
Methods: A cross-sectional explanatory study was conducted on 150 T2DM patients with blood glucose levels >210 mg/dL, selected using multistage random sampling from health centers in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Data were collected using structured and validated questionnaires. The structural relationships between variables were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM–PLS).
Limitations: The cross-sectional design limits the ability to infer causal relationships. Furthermore, the self-reported nature of the data may introduce response bias.
Findings: Individual characteristics, social support, and health service factors significantly influenced both the interpretation of illness and emotional responses. These, in turn, affected belief formation, coping mechanisms, and ultimately self-care behaviors. Coping was found to be the strongest direct predictor of self-care.
Implications: The study highlights the importance of integrating belief systems and emotional regulation into self-care interventions. The proposed model provides a comprehensive framework for health professionals to enhance self-care behaviors among T2DM patients through psychological, social, and health-system support
Healthcare Management Issues in Nursing Practice during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Malaysian Context
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic imposed critical challenges on Malaysia’s healthcare system, placing immense pressure on nurses. This study investigates key nursing management issues, including work overload, psychological stress, and adaptation to frequently changing SOPs. Nurses faced urgent demands for critical care with limited resources, inadequate rest, and continuous use of PPE. The sudden implementation of COVID-19 wards and evolving clinical guidelines led to a chaotic work environment. The study aims to examine changes in work practices, nurse adaptability, patient care strategies, and required expertise in managing COVID-19 cases, ultimately offering insights to strengthen nursing management in future public health crises
Work-related Influences on Knowledge and Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Postnatal Mothers
Get PDFThis study examines the knowledge and practices of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and their relationship with work-related factors among 152 working mothers at Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia (HPUSM). Conducted in September 2023 using a self-administered questionnaire, findings showed 75.7% had excellent EBF knowledge and 59.9% had excellent practice. No significant associations were found between EBF practice and work hours, maternity leave, or the use of private rooms. However, refrigerator availability was significantly linked to better EBF practice. The study highlights the need for improved workplace support, including lactation facilities and education on milk handling, to enhance breastfeeding among working mothers
Exploring the Elements Affecting Aesthetic Value Philosophy Creative Inspiration of Chinese Porcelain Flower-and-Bird Painting
Get PDFThis study focuses on the aesthetic value and philosophical foundations of Chinese ceramic flower-and-bird. However, it is a blind spot for the variables affecting the aesthetic value philosophy of Chinese ceramic flower-and-bird paintings as subject matter for Porcelain surfaces design. Therefore, this study aims to develop a philosophy of aesthetic value for porcelain flower-and-bird paintings and enhance the cultural level and aesthetic appeal of porcelain flower-and-bird painting decorations. And the data is analyzed through document analysis and Thematic analysis. The study’s findings offer a valuable resource for students and artisans
Improving User-Experience of Augmented Reality for Intangible Cultural Heritage of Yangjiabu Woodcut Craft through Participatory Approach
Get PDFThis study explores how participatory design can improve user experience in AR applications for Yangjiabu New Year Woodcut Prints, a form of Chinese intangible cultural heritage. By involving designers, users, and cultural inheritors, the research aims to create AR products that respect cultural value while enhancing usability. The conceptual framework is based on prior literature and considers factors affecting user experience, cultural characteristics, and stakeholder relationships. This paper provides theory in support for the positive impact of participatory design on AR user experience in the context of intangible cultural heritage
Authorial Presence Without ‘I’ or ‘We’: Examining First-Person Pronoun Usage in Malaysian Research Abstracts
Get PDFAuthorial presence, often expressed through the use of first-person pronouns, assists writers in claiming stance and ownership. Nonetheless, the lack of first-person pronouns in the journal abstracts indexed by Web of Science (WoS) in Malaysia raised questions on authorial identity development without explicit self-mention. Based on Hyland’s framework, we investigated the presence of linguistic means of stance and authorial voice in selected Malaysian journal abstracts with AntConc software. The results help to better understand how the authorial stance is negotiated in the local scholarly setting, as well as inform future pedagogical and editorial decisions for academic visibility
Relationship between Inclusive Leadership and Employee Engagement: Role of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in Sarawak civil service
Get PDFThis paper examines the link between inclusive leadership and employee engagement in the Sarawak Civil Service, highlighting Cultural Intelligence (CQ) as a moderating factor. Sarawak’s diverse workforce presents both opportunities and challenges for leaders. Inclusive leadership emphasizes fairness, openness, and respect that encourages employees to feel valued and engaged, which is essential for effective service delivery. CQ enhances this relationship by enabling leaders to navigate cultural differences more effectively. Together, inclusivity and cultural competence build trust, collaboration, and sustained motivation, offering practical and theoretical insights for leadership in multicultural public sector contexts
Effect of using Design Thinking Methods (DTM) and AI in developing Convergent Thinking in Design Students of Furniture Design Classes
Get PDFThis research examines the effect of Design Thinking Methods (DTM) and AI on the development of convergent thinking among interior design students. The study employed a descriptive analysis involving 107 fourth-semester students in a furniture design class, using questionnaires and analysis of design outcomes. Students applied design thinking stages with AI as a design support tool. Divergent thinking was encouraged during the ideate stage, while convergent thinking was emphasized in synthesizing and refining design solutions. The findings show that the integration of DTM and AI positively enhances students’ ability to make coherent design decisions and develop well-structured furniture design concepts
Ecological Critique through Ritual and Community Art: Ecofeminist Perspective in ‘Memory of Nature’ by Arahmaiani
Get PDFThe role of female artists in voicing ecological issues is crucial. This study aims to analyze how "Memory of Nature" articulates ecological critique through the body, ritual, and community collaboration. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach to deeply examine the communities and places involved in this work. The results show that Arahmaiani's "Memory of Nature" is not only symbolic but also operative in building collective ecological awareness. Arahmaiani's work not only highlights the unfair relationship between humans and nature but also emphasizes the role of women as guardians of ecological cycles