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OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF ZNO NANOCOMPOSITE DOPED WITH POLYMER POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL: REVIEW
Full text linkObjective: The integration of inorganic nanostructures into polymer matrices has revolutionized the field of functional materials, enabling the creation of composites with tailored properties for advanced applications, with PEG/ZnO nanocomposites emerging as a subject of intense research interest due to their synergistic functionalities. Method: This review provides a comprehensive analysis of PEG/ZnO nanocomposites, meticulously detailing the various synthesis strategies, including in-situ growth, ex-situ blending, and sol-gel methods, and discussing how these methods influence the morphology and dispersion of ZnO within the PEG matrix. Result: The review delves into the profound modifications in the composite's structural, optical, thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties as characterized by techniques such as XRD, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis, PL, DSC, and SEM/TEM, while also mapping the vast application spectrum spanning biomedical fields, energy storage, photocatalysis, and ultraviolet shielding. Novelty: Finally, the review addresses the current challenges and future perspectives, outlining the path for next-generation PEG/ZnO-based materials, thus offering valuable insights into the advancement of functional nanocomposites
NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS IN OIL FIELDS
Full text linkObjective: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) poses a significant risk to workers in high-noise environments, particularly in the oil industry. This study investigates the prevalence of NIHL and tinnitus among employees at Basra Oil Company. Method: Recent data indicates that 23% of workers exposed to noise experience hearing loss, compared to only 7% among those not exposed, and a preliminary assessment of hearing difficulty was conducted, revealing critical risk factors such as increased noise exposure and family history of hearing issues. Pure-tone audiometry (PTA) testing, performed on 354 workers, found that none showed significant hearing impairment, suggesting effective safety measures. Result: However, the gradual nature of NIHL necessitates ongoing monitoring and preventive strategies. Novelty: Recommendations include implementing regular hearing tests every six months, establishing comprehensive hearing conservation programs, and promoting awareness of noise hazards, with these measures aiming to safeguard the auditory health of workers and improve overall occupational safety
THE EFFECT OF SERVICE QUALITY, PATIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE FAIRNESS ON LOYALTY THROUGH PATIENT SATISFACTION OF TYPE B HOSPITALS IN DKI JAKARTA
Full text linkObjective: This study aims to (1) examine the influence of service quality, patient relationship management, and service fairness on patient satisfaction and loyalty, and (2) test whether patient satisfaction mediates the influence of service quality, patient relationship management, and service fairness on patient loyalty. Method: A quantitative approach was employed with a survey conducted on 320 respondents, consisting of inpatients in several hospitals in DKI Jakarta, and the data were analyzed using linear regression analysis and mediation tests. Result: The findings of this study are: (1) the quality of service has no effect on patient satisfaction and loyalty; (2) patient relationship management has no effect on patient satisfaction but has a positive effect on patient loyalty; (3) service fairness has a positive effect on patient satisfaction and loyalty; (4) patient satisfaction has no effect on patient loyalty; (5) patient satisfaction is not an intervening variable between service quality and patient relationship management to patient loyalty; and (6) patient satisfaction is an intervening variable between service fairness and patient loyalty. Novelty: The results show that service justice has a great influence on both patient satisfaction and loyalty, proving that the variable of service justice in which there are indicators of retributive justice is a proven novelty, highlighting the importance of leaders in formulating policies related to fairness in service and ensuring the implementation of fair services by all hospital employees to increase satisfaction and ultimately foster patient loyalty
STRATEGIES IN BUILDING A COLLABORATIVE WORK CULTURE WITH A MODERN MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Full text linkObjective: The research aims to analyze how the simultaneous implementation of innovation, data-driven strategies, and digital transformation can foster a strong collaborative work culture. It highlights the role of modern management approaches in ensuring organizational competitiveness, adaptability, and a results-oriented focus in the contemporary business environment. Method: This study adopts a library research method, utilizing secondary data from scientific journal articles and previous research reports. These sources provide the basis for analyzing the integration of innovation, data, and technology with modern management practices. Results: The findings indicate that innovation-based strategies, when combined with modern management approaches, enhance creativity and cross-functional collaboration, embedding innovation into the core of the organization's culture. Data-driven strategies support clarity in decision-making, transparency in performance evaluation, and conflict-free collaboration, leading to measurable and efficient teamwork. Digital transformation strategies, through the adoption of modern technologies such as collaboration software, cloud computing, and AI, enable increased efficiency, connectivity, and accelerated teamwork across different locations. Novelty: This study offers a comprehensive perspective on the integration of innovation, data, and digital transformation with modern management approaches. It emphasizes how this combination can create an adaptive, cohesive, and competitive organizational culture, providing valuable insights for organizations navigating the challenges of technological and managerial evolution
OVERVIEW OF FREQUENCY OF ONLINE GAME USE ON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION
Full text linkObjective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the frequency of online game use on the achievement motivation of elementary school students. Method: 140 fourth and fifth grade students from SDN X in Sukodono District, Sidoarjo Regency were sampled using a purposive sampling strategy. The results showed a negative relationship (r = -0.379; p <.001) between the frequency of online game use and achievement motivation, according to the Pearson product-moment correlation analysis method. Results: The results showed a negative relationship (r = -0.379; p <.001) between the frequency of online game use and achievement motivation, according to the Pearson product-moment correlation analysis method. This means that students' achievement motivation decreases when the frequency of online game use increases, and vice versa. Novelty: One of the interesting and relevant internal factors among students today is the use of online games. Additional Background (not explicitly labeled in original): The current phenomenon shows that there is a lot of decline and low achievement motivation from elementary school level to the next level of education
INVESTIGATION OF THE COMBUSTION CHARACTERISTICS OF RIGID POLYURETHANE FOAM WITH ADDED NATURAL FILLER POWDER
Full text linkObjective: This study aims to investigate the combustion characteristics of rigid polyurethane foam (RPUF) composites with the addition of natural filler powder, specifically perlite stone powder, to evaluate its effect on fire resistance. Method: RPUF composites were prepared with varying weight percentages of perlite stone powder (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 25%, and 35% w/w) with particle sizes ≤ 125 μm. Combustion performance was assessed by measuring the average burning time (ATB) and the percentage of time burning under controlled conditions. Results: The results revealed that the average burning time significantly decreased as the perlite filler content increased. While the composite without filler (0%) exhibited the highest ATB, a notable reduction in combustion duration was observed with increasing filler content, reaching approximately 20 seconds at 35% perlite. This indicates an inverse relationship between filler content and combustion duration, suggesting improved fire resistance with higher filler concentrations. Novelty: This study provides new insights into the fire-retardant potential of natural fillers like perlite stone powder in RPUF composites, highlighting their effectiveness in enhancing thermal stability and reducing flammability, which has promising implications for safer material applications in construction and insulation industries
PIPERAZINE IN PEDIATRIC ASCARIASIS: PHARMACOKINETICS, PHARMACODYNAMICS, AND GLOBAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
Full text linkObjective: Currently, Ascaris lumbricoides-induced ascariasis has become a major health burden in the world, especially in low- and middle-income nations and children blacked with such situations. Ascariasis has an impact of more than 1 billion population of the entire world which results in more than 1.3 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) per year, mainly because of growth retardation, malnutrition, and children with cognitive performance. Method: This review examines the pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), safety, and clinical efficacy of piperazine in children with accommodation of developmental differences in physiological processes that influence the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of drugs. Results: Crucial results indicate that a higher digestive availability and quicker intestinal assimilation of piperazine is present in pediatric patients who could reach the effective therapeutic concentrations in the lumen as compared to adults. The pharmacodynamic profile is strong GABAergic effects in nematodes at low systemic exposure in children, which proves its application in the regions with a high prevalence of parasitic worm infestations, mass deworming programs, and among individuals where benzimidazoles use is contraindicated. Novelty: The potential implications of the proposed action on the pharmacology of age specificity in helminth management schemes of control is also quantified within the context of the current review and justifies sustained application of piperazine in age-specific interventions
INTELLIGENT OF CALL IN EFL CONTEXT (2014-2024): BIBLIOMETRIC INSIGHTS, PEDAGOGICAL GAPS, AND HUMAN-AI COLLABORATION
Full text linkObjective: Over the past decade, research on Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning (ICALL) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts has expanded rapidly alongside advances in artificial intelligence. However, no comprehensive bibliometric study has systematically mapped how ICALL research themes have evolved, intersected, or revealed gaps, limiting scholarly understanding of emerging trends and pedagogical implications. This study addresses this gap by examining the thematic development and knowledge structures of ICALL research in EFL contexts. Method: A systematic bibliometric analysis was conducted on 986 publications published between 2014 and 2024. Data were retrieved from Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar using the Publish or Perish tool. A PRISMA-inspired screening procedure ensured data quality and relevance, and VOSviewer software was used to generate network, overlay, and density visualizations to reveal research clusters, thematic linkages, and temporal evolution. Results: The analysis showed a sharp post-2019 increase in ICALL-related publications, largely driven by AI-assisted tools and personalized learning environments. Three central research nexuses were identified: ICALL–Intelligence, ICALL–Language Education, and ICALL–Pedagogy. While the first two clusters have been widely explored, the pedagogical dimension remains underrepresented despite its critical role in aligning technology with instructional design and learner development. Novelty: This study contributes by systematically mapping a decade of ICALL–EFL research, highlighting both saturated and underexplored areas. It calls for embedding human cognitive capacities—such as critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving—into ICALL design, and advocates pedagogically grounded Human–AI collaborative models to foster ethical, meaningful, and learner-centered EFL education
THE EFFECT OF MURABAHAH AGREEMENT, ENTREPRENEURIAL CHARACTERISTICS, BUSINESS CAPITAL AND MARKETING STRATEGY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF MSMES IN SIDOARJO REGENCY
Full text linkObjective: This research aims to analyze the influence of Murabahah contracts, entrepreneurial characteristics, business capital and marketing strategies on the development of MSMEs in Sidoarjo Regency. Method: The sampling technique used in this research was purposive sampling. The sample in this research was 62 food and beverage MSME owners in Sidoarjo district. This research was conducted in Sidoarjo Regency MSMEs. In this study, a 5 point Likert scale was used. This research uses multiple linear regression analysis techniques for hypothesis testing with SPSS version 27 data processing tools. Results: The results of this research indicate that the Murabahah Agreement has an influence on the development of MSMEs. Entrepreneurial Characteristics Influence the Development of MSMEs. Business Capital Influences the Development of MSMEs. Marketing Strategy Influences the Development of MSMEs. Novelty: This research uniquely integrates the analysis of Murabahah contracts, entrepreneurial characteristics, business capital, and marketing strategies simultaneously to examine their influence on the development of food and beverage MSMEs in Sidoarjo Regency, providing a comprehensive perspective that has not been previously addressed in one unified study
ENHANCING LEGAL ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: STRATEGIES FOR LAW STUDENTS
Full text linkObjective: The primary objective of this article is to identify and discuss effective strategies for enhancing legal English proficiency among law students. Additionally, the article evaluates the importance of integrating cultural competence into legal English education to foster better understanding and communication in diverse legal environments. As globalization continues to shape the legal profession, the ability to communicate effectively in English has become paramount for law students. Method: The methods proposed aim to improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills within a legal context, thus preparing students for the demands of the global legal profession. This article explores various strategies to enhance legal English proficiency among law students, focusing on practical methods that incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Results: By implementing these strategies, law students can improve their legal vocabulary, comprehension, and overall communication skills, which are essential for success in the legal field. Novelty: This article highlights the integration of cultural competence into legal English education, an approach that is often overlooked in traditional language instruction. It also emphasizes practical, skill-based methods tailored specifically to the legal context, offering a more targeted framework for preparing law students for global legal communication