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Green Supply Chain Management to Improve Sustainable Performance at Manufacturing Industry: Review and Opportunity at Difference Countries
No full textThis study aims to review existing literature on Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices, with a specific emphasis on improving energy efficiency in the manufacturing sector across various countries with different conditions. The manufacturing industry is one of the largest energy consumers, resulting in various negative environmental impacts. With increasing global awareness of environmental sustainability, there is growing pressure on the manufacturing industry to reduce its negative impacts. Energy efficiency within the context of GSCM is a primary focus because it can reduce pollution and operational costs. This research employs a literature review method, evaluating and integrating information from various sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of this topic. The study identifies various strategies and technologies used by manufacturing companies to enhance energy efficiency in developed, developing, and poor countries, while analyzing the barriers and drivers of GSCM implementation. Through this analysis, the research offers valuable insights for industry practitioners and policymakers in developing effective and sustainable GSCM strategies tailored to the economic, environmental, and social conditions of each country. The findings indicate that performance measurement, implementation barriers, and drivers of GSCM practices vary depending on each country’s level of economic development and infrastructure, offering guidance for more tailored and effective strategies
Unleashing the Power of Play: A Digital Hangman Game to Supercharge Arabic Vocabulary
No full textLearning Arabic as a foreign language often causes challenges for school students because of the significant differences to their mother tongue and the unappealing methods of traditional teaching and learning. This development research of online digital game application aims to develop and evaluate an innovative, simple and interactive learning method by adapting the traditional Hangman childhood game by using web-based application development technology of HTML, JavaScript and CSS. The development methodology of this application involves an iterative process between needs analysis, designing, developing, and testing prototypes to ensure that the game produced is of high quality and hopefully meets the needs of students in improving their mastery of Arabic vocabulary. The Hangman digital game that was developed is expected to overcome non-interactive traditional learning methods, with aim to increase students’ motivation in mastering their Arabic vocabulary. The results of the study are expected to contribute to the field of Arabic education by providing an effective learning alternative that attract school students
Support Systems in International Teaching Practice Programs: Experiences of Students from a Private University
No full textIn international teaching practice (ITP), support systems are vital in helping students navigate cultural differences and overcome various challenges while ensuring they meet their professional responsibilities. Although the number of Indonesian university students participating in ITP is on the rise, there is limited research on how support systems from sending institutions are provided. This paper aims to document and describe the strategies employed by a study program at a private university that has extensive experience sending students abroad for teaching practice. This paper examines the role of support systems and seeks to raise awareness about their importance for students in ITP. In 2023, 16 participants and in 2024, 9 participants were involved in the program, providing them with immersive teaching experiences in different cultural and educational environments. Data were gathered through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with all participants, focusing on their challenges, strategies, and skills gained. The findings highlight the crucial role of a strong support system in enhancing participants’ adaptability and professional growth during international teaching experiences. This paper contributes valuable insights into the necessity of comprehensive support systems for students undertaking international teaching practice, emphasizing the importance of structured assistance from sending institutions
Smoking Behavior Among Gen Z Female Students Reviewed Based on the Perspective of the Theory of Planned Behavior
No full textThe phenomenon of smoking behavior among students is currently increasing. Various factors are thought to be behind this increasing phenomenon. Smoking is a conscious behavior, therefore this study will use the perspective of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Based on the approach of the Theory of Planned Behavior, a behavior is largely determined by the intensity of the behavior. The intensity itself is influenced by attitudes, subjective norms, and also perceptions of behavioral control. So the purpose of this study is to see the intensity of smoking behavior in female students in Malang City based on the variables of attitude, subjective norms, and perceptions of behavioral control. This study uses a quantitative method with respondents of undergraduate students in Malang City. The sample obtained was 120 female students taken using random sampling techniques. Data analysis used multiple regression analysis. The results of the study showed that attitudes and perceptions of behavioral control had an influence on smoking intensity. Subjective norms had no influence on smoking intensity. This means that the intention to smoke in female students, who are Gen Z, is not influenced by the norms or expectations of those around them
Self-control and Its Correlation With Consumptive Behavior Among BTS ARMY in Malang City
No full textThis study aimed to examine the relationship between self-control and consumptive behavior among K-pop band BTS’s fans, known as ‘ARMY’, in Malang City. A quantitative correlational method was employed to investigate the relationship between variables without manipulation. The Spearman’s rho test was used as the data were ordinal and not normally distributed. The sample consisted of 97 respondents, determined using the Lemeshow formula. The results indicated a significant negative relationship between self-control and consumptive behavior (r = -0.376; p = 0.000), suggesting that the higher the self-control, the lower the consumptive behavior. Although the correlation was significant, it was relatively low, indicating the presence of other influencing factors. These findings provide valuable insight for designing interventions to enhance self-control in order to reduce consumptive behavior
The Relationship Between Psychological Well-being and Resilience in Students from Divorced Families
No full textStudents undergoing the transition from high school to university often encounter significant challenges. To navigate this critical phase, they require not only family support but also stable psychological conditions. This study explores the relationship between resilience and psychological well-being among students from divorced families. Employing a quantitative approach with a survey method, the study involved 100 Indonesian students selected through purposive sampling. The data were collected using the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS) and the Academic Resilience Scale (ARS-30), both of which had been previously adapted and validated. Data analysis included tests for normality, linearity, heteroscedasticity, multicollinearity, and hypothesis testing. The findings revealed a statistically significant correlation, indicated by a p-value of 0.000 (< 0.05), suggesting that psychological well-being contributes to the resilience of students with divorced parents. These results highlight the importance of providing adequate support to help these students adapt and manage life’s challenges effectively
The Relationship Between Individual Values and the Big Five Personality Theory Among Islamic-based Elementary School Teachers
No full textTeachers serve as significant socialization agents in society. Understanding teachers’ value structure allows us to evaluate the extent to which the values are aligned with broader social and cultural values. This is important to ensure that the education provided is not only academically relevant but also appropriate to the social and cultural context. Understanding an individual’s values provides insight into their personality that can help predict behavior in certain situations. The relationship between values and personality is considered crucial to building a value-based society. By providing a strong moral and ethical foundation, it is hoped that it will produce a generation that has good character and contributes positively to society. This study aims to examine the relationship between values and personality based on the Big Five Personality theory. The results of this study indicate that extraversion correlates with conformity, benevolence, achievement, stimulation, and security value. Agreeableness is correlated with tradition, benevolence, universalism, and stimulation. Conscientiousness is correlated with conformity, tradition, benevolence, universalism, achievement, stimulation, and security
Phytochemical Analysis and Anti-obesity Effects of Kalanchoe pinnata Root-Stem Methanol Extract
No full textBackground: For a long time, Kalanchoe pinnata has been recognized for its therapeutic effects, primarily on metabolic diseases such as obesity. The current study aims to explore the weight reduction potential of the K. pinnata’s root-stem mixture and characterize its phytochemical profile.
Methods: The bioactive compounds of the root-stem powder were identified using qualitative and quantitative analyses. The Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and ultraviolet/ visible (UV/Vis) spectroscopies were used to determine the functional groups. Volatile compounds were profiled using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC– MS) analysis. In vitro, a pancreatic lipase inhibition assay was used to evaluate the anti-obesity potential of the methanol extract. An in vivo study was also conducted on high-fat diet-fed mice to investigate the lipid profiles and histopathological changes in the pancreas, liver, and kidney following treatment with the extract.
Results: Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of compounds such as flavonoids, polyphenols, saponins, and glycosaponins, known for improving metabolic disorders. The GC-MS showed the presence of volatile compounds. K. pinnata rootstem methanol extract exhibited significant inhibition of pancreatic lipase activity. The improved lipid profiles of the rats, weight reduction, and histopathological examinations revealed reduced inflammation and the restoration of normal pancreatic, liver, and kidney architecture, similar to the effects of Orlistat.
Conclusion: This study confirms K. pinnata’s anti-obesity effects. Thus, further clinical studies and investigation into the extract’s mechanism of action are needed to verify its safety and efficacy
Artificial intelligence: A novel tool for diagnosing and managing kidney problems in pregnant women
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The effect of inhalation aromatherapy with lemon balm essential oil on perceived stress in infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization: An RCT
No full textBackground: Women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment often experience a lot of stress during treatment cycles. One of the interventions in the field of stress reduction is aromatherapy. Lemon balm is a plant with antistress and antidepressant effects, but its effect on the perceived stress of infertile women has not been studied.
Objective: Determining the effect of inhaled aromatherapy with lemon balm essential oil on perceived stress in infertile women undergoing IVF treatment.
Materials and Methods: The present study was a randomized clinical trial with a pretest/posttest design. A total of 86 infertile women who referred to the Milad Infertility Center in Imam Reza hospital, Mashhad, Iran from July-October 2024 were selected using a convenient sampling method. Women were divided into 2 intervention and control groups using a 4-way random block method. The intervention group received inhaled aromatherapy with lemon balm essential oil for 2 wk, twice a day, in the morning and at night. The control group also received a placebo. The research tools included demographic questionnaires and the fertility-problem inventory. The participants’ stress levels were measured with fertility-problem inventory, and both groups completed questionnaires before and after the intervention.
Results: Before the intervention, no significant difference was observed in the perceived stress variable between the intervention and control groups (p = 0.112), but after the intervention, a statistically significant difference was observed between the 2 groups (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The effect of aromatherapy with lemon balm essential oil reduces perceived stress in infertile women undergoing IVF treatment