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Orientation entrepreneurship and neighborhood industry to formation strategy commerce on performance commerce textile in java west, Indonesia
Full text linkThe existence of the textile industry in Indonesia can absorb a large number of workers and is able to encourage the establishment of other supporting industries. However, despite its importance, not much has been done to investigate the factors affecting the performance of PKS Tekstil in West Java, particularly the role of the entrepreneurial orientation variable, the external environment and the business strategy. This study was conducted to investigate the factors that influence commercial performance, in particular the role of entrepreneurial orientation variables (encompassing innovation, proactive and risk-taking) and the outcome environment and trade strategy (encompassing differentiation, focus and cost advantages). This study examines the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and commercial strategy, the relationship between external concerns and commercial strategies, and the relationship between business strategies and commercial performance. In addition, this study also looks at the mediation of the commercial strategy on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and commercial achievement, and the mediation impression of the commercial strategy on the relationship between the external environment and the business achievement. The data collection method used a questionnaire. The number of samples in this study were 384 PKS Textiles in West Java
covering the areas of Bandung City, Cimahi City, Cirebon City, Tasikmalaya City, Bandung Regency and West Bandung
Regency. Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method was used to analyze the data of this
study. The results of the study suggest that entrepreneurial orientation (encompassing innovation and proactive
dimensions) has a positive and significant relationship to the commercial strategy partially. However, the risk-taking
dimension of entrepreneurial orientation does not have a significant relationship with the commercial strategy. The
output shortness variable has a positive and significant relationship with the commercial strategy (summarizing the
dimensions of focus and cost advantage). However, the external environment has no relationship with the differentiation dimension of the commercial strategy. Furthermore, the variable business strategy has a positive and significant relationship with business achievement. Finally, the findings of this study explain that the variable business strategy mediates the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (encompassing innovation and proactivity) and commercial achievement. However, the variable business strategy did not mediate the relationship between risk taking from entrepreneurial orientation and commercial performance. Likewise, the variable business strategy (encapsulating the dimensions of focus and cost advantage) mediates the relationship between the outcome environment and commercial achievement. However, the definition dimension of the commercial strategy does not mediate the relationship between the external environment and the commercial performance. This study contributes to the literature by showing the influence of entrepreneurial orientation, output environment and commercial strategy on
commercial performance in the context of PKS Tekstil in West Java. PKS Tekstil in West Java is expected to be able to
take the opportunities and opportunities that exist so that better commercial achievements can be achieved, PKS leaders
need to increase the range of resources they have to be mobilized to achieve the expected commercial achievements
Motivation and Influencing Factors of English teachers’ Teaching Strategies in a Higher Vocational College
Full text linkThe literature looks at the complicated interactions among elements affecting English language teachers' teaching approaches and motivation in various educational environments. The studies underline how important extrinsic elements (salary, workload, institutional support) and intrinsic motivators (personal interest, altruism, perceived value of teaching) in forming teacher motivation and behavior. The study emphasizes the difficulties teachers encounter, including a lot of work, little support, and the necessity of enough tools and chances for professional development. The results highlight the need of matching teacher motivation with student needs and preferences in order to produce interesting and successful learning surroundings. To build a sustainable and vibrant teaching workforce, the studies support a multifarious approach to increase teacher motivation and professional growth including both intrinsic and extrinsic elements. Furthermore, emphasized by the research are the need of more research on the generalizability of results across many cultural and educational environments and the long-term effects of motivating strategies on teacher wellbeing and student learning outcomes
Factors Influencing the Decision to Buy Houses in Tangerang City, Indonesia: An Examination of Property Features, Superior Service, and Buying Intentions.
Full text linkThis study delves into the complex factors influencing house-buying decisions in Tangerang City, Banten, Indonesia, mainly focusing on the unique challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Employing R-Square (R2) and predictive relevance (Q2) analyses, the research seeks to thoroughly evaluate the impact of independent variables on dependent variables, illuminating the factors and consequences of buying decisions in these unprecedented times. The R-Square analysis, conducted using SmartPLS, reveals that ownership determinants (X1) and service excellence (X2) are together. This study enhances our knowledge of real estate market trends under the difficult circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. The practical findings offer valuable insights for improving marketing approaches, enhancing customer interactions, and adjusting to changing external conditions, thus aiding in developing more effective policy assistance
Efficacy of Emotional Freedom Technique in Reducing Depression and Improving Quality of Life among Stroke Survivors in Pakistan: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Full text linkThis study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for reducing post-stroke depression, improving quality of life (QOL), and alleviating caregiver burden among stroke patients in Pakistan. A single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted with 100 ischemic stroke patients recruited from five rehabilitation hospitals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Participants were randomized to EFT plus routine rehabilitation or standard care. Cognitive eligibility was screened using the Mini-Mental State Examination Urdu (MMSE-U). Outcomes were measured at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up using the Beck Depression Inventory–II (Urdu; BDI-II-U), WHO Quality of Life scale (Urdu; WHOQOL-U), and Burden Scale for Family Caregivers–short (BSFC-s). Subjective Units of Distress (SUDS) were recorded during EFT sessions. Analyses employed paired and independent samples t-tests and repeated-measures ANOVA. Compared with standard care, the EFT group showed significantly greater reductions in depression (BDI-II-U) and greater improvements in QOL (WHOQOL-U) from baseline to post-intervention, with effects sustained at follow-up (all p < .01). Caregiver burden decreased more in the EFT group (BSFC-s; p < .01), and session-by-session SUDS ratings declined, indicating progressive symptom relief. Baseline comparability was established, and sensitivity analyses confirmed robustness of findings. EFT was feasible and produced clinically meaningful improvements in depression, QOL, and caregiver burden when delivered alongside standard rehabilitation in a lower-middle-income setting. Incorporating EFT into multidisciplinary stroke care may address critical psychological needs and enhance recovery. Future studies should explore long-term durability, underlying mechanisms, and implementation strategies across diverse clinical contexts
Exploring the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Self-Harm and Mental Health among Emerging Adults in Pakistan: A Mixed-Methods Study
Full text linkThis study examined the frequency of Self-Harm Behavior (SHB) and determined the effect of ACEs on Self-Harm (SH) among Emerging Adults (EAs). This study reconnoitered how common ACEs are and how they instigate SHB among EAs in Pakistan. It involves a cultural adaptation of card sort task for self-harm (CaTS) followed by a pilot study to uncover the key pattern of SHB among EAs. The data for this study was collected through on-line google forms and in paper using simple random sampling from various local University settings. An analysis was conducted on 301 respondents out of 400 total samples, ranging in age from 18 to 29 years. The majority of the participants, 55.8%, were females, however for the SH variable, there was a significant difference observed between males and females, males reported SHB to a greater extent than females. A Bootstrapping analysis utilizing SMART PLS-SEM and linear regression model utilizing SPSS is conducted to determine the factors that predict SH among emerging adults. The study considered variables such as ACEs, Mental Health (MH), self-harm (SH), Social Functioning (SF) and Social Support (SS), while also accounting for other factors like socio-economic status, and family dynamics etc. Out of the 400, only 301 respondents were examined. According to the findings of the study, there was a significant increase in the likelihood of SH among EAs who experienced physical or sexual abuse, specifically; those with sexual abuse had a higher risk of having SHB, in comparison to those who did not experience abuse. The study demonstrates the negative inspiration of ACEs on SF. The output clearly explains the impact of ACEs on mental health (MH) and Self-harm (SH). It investigated the mediating role of social functioning (SF)between ACEs and MH. It explored the moderating role of social support (SS) that reduces the likelihood of SH among EAs. Conclusions imply that social support can foster favorable outcomes even for individuals from dysfunctional homes and that the protecting roles of SS grow with the number of support programs while this study depicted insignificant mediating role of MH between the ACEs and SH. This insignificance provides good evidence for the fact that SH is maladaptive coping during stressful situation and overcoming emotional dysregulation in EA. The study suggests that addressing MH and related emotion directive abilities right from the childhood can potentially impede forthcoming SHB, while also strengthening social support networks
Impact of police effectiveness on public trust and public cooperation with the Somalia police service: exploring the mediating role of citizen satisfaction
Full text linkExtensive research has been conducted in Western countries on the impact of police effectiveness and how it influences citizens’ perceptions and attitudes toward police institutions. However, knowledge regarding these issues in post-conflict countries, such as Somalia is still unknown and needs exploration. Therefore, grounded on performance and social learning theories, this study aimed to examine how perceived police effectiveness promotes public trust in police and public cooperation with the police via the underlying mechanism of citizen satisfaction in Mogadishu, Somalia. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was used to collect data from 572 residents of various administrative units in Mogadishu, Somalia. The data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4.0.9.5 to test the measurement and structural models. The results uncovered a direct and indirect positive and significant impact of perceived police effectiveness on both public trust in the police and public cooperation with the police via the underlying mechanism of citizen satisfaction with the police. This study provides police agencies and policymakers with actionable recommendations. Furthermore, this study has theoretical and practical implications and offers insights for improving public perceptions of police institutions
Effect of Physical Activity and Nutrition Education Module on Physical Health, Mental Health and Dietary Habits of Secondary School Students in Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
Full text linkThis study examined the effect of physical activity and nutrition education module on physical health, mental health and dietary habits of secondary school students in rural
and urban areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. ADDIE Model was used to develop the physical activity and nutrition education module. A quasi-experimental approach was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the module. The interventional program was conducted for eight weeks. Data were collected from 60 participants before and after the 8 weeks of the intervention. A total of 30 participants were taken in each experimental and control group, which were further distributed by 15 from urban area and 15 from rural area. Physical Health Questionnaire (PHQ), Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) and Adolescent Food Habit Checklist (AFHC) was used to compare the physical health, mental health and dietary
habits of the participants. Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test utilized to achieve the objective of the study. The validity and useability of module was evaluated by panel of experts. The content validity index (CVI) was 0.9, indicate an exceptional degree of expert agreement for validity and useability. The homogeneity of the groups was confirmed before the intervention which yielded non-
significant Mann-Whitney U statistics 402.50 with a p value of 0.482>0.05. Results showed that after the intervention the physical health, mental health and dietary habit of participants were significantly improved (p < 0.05), which confirmed the effectiveness of the module. The pre-post comparison of experimental and control group showed no significant change in physical health (p = 0.573), mental health (p =0.109) and dietary habit (p = 0.317) of participants in the control group, but a significant improvement was observed in the experimental group (p < 0.05). Finding
also showed that the module was effective for student in urban and rural area (p < 0.05) and urban area have been improved significantly as compared to rural area. As a conclusion, this module effectively improved the physical health, mental health and dietary habits of secondary school students in Pakistan. The study implicates that physical activity and nutrition education modules can be used as a guideline to improve
physical, mental and nutritional dietary habit among students
Assessing the Role of Women Empowerment in Disaster Management in Pakistan
Full text linkThis research examines the relationship between women empowerment and disaster management in the context of Pakistan, focusing on the research questions related to
the limited involvement of women in disaster response initiatives because of social, educational, and economic constraints in the country. The study seeks to identify how
these barriers affect the contributions of women in disaster risk reduction, response and recovery. The research embraces a qualitative research design, and the main data
collection techniques include focus group discussions, semi-structured interviews, and policy documents review. This paper uses Bult’s conceptual model to analyse the
processes, dimensions, and interventions that are required to achieve women’s empowerment at the individual, community and institutional levels. The relevance of
the model is that it offers a multiple perspective approach for incorporating gender related approaches onto disaster management policies. Thus, the study reveals that the
major barriers, including limited mobility, gender stereotype, lack of education and training, and limited access to financial resources, limit women’s participation in disaster management. It is important to note that these findings are similar and replicated in all the data sources used, meaning that these barriers are persistent. A
major strength of the study is that the findings provide practical implementation strategies for enhancing the involvement of women in disaster management. It
highlights capacity development, raising community awareness, and the integration of gender-responsive strategies in disaster response plans as critical measures for addressing disaster risks. The study also aims at highlighting the positive effects associated with women empowerment including better early warning mechanisms, efficient relief operations, and harmonious social relations. Pursuant to the limitations,the study concentrated on specific areas and excluded quantitative information which could have been useful. Further research should focus on whether such policies remain
sustainable and feasible in the long run and on how the applicability of the suggested measures depends on cultural and geographical differences
Exploring public cooperation with police: the role of police accountability, police effectiveness, and public trust
Full text linkPublic cooperation with the police is crucial because the public acts as the eyes and ears of the police. Moreover, research on public cooperation with the police, including crime-reporting behaviours and willingness to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, remains scarce in post-conflict countries like Somalia. Therefore, this study investigates the roles of perceived police accountability and effectiveness in fostering public cooperation with the police in Somalia via the underlying mechanisms of public trust in the police. Data were collected from a sample of 470 respondents in Mogadishu, Somalia. The analysis employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the proposed model. The study found that police accountability has indirectly and positively impacted public cooperation via public trust in police. Moreover, public trust in police positively and significantly impacts public cooperation with the police. The findings also revealed that police effectiveness, directly and indirectly, impacts public cooperation with the police
Stylistic Analysis of Weeping Wisdom by Nazir Ahmed Shawl through the Lens of Leech’s (1969) and Short’s (1996) Models of Linguistic Deviation
Full text linkIn this research, the researchers analyze Shawl's Weeping Wisdom through the lens of linguistic deviation. This poem includes semantic and morphological contradictions. The researchers explore how the writer put all the ideas coherently to describe his feelings about the sacrifices, loss, and uncertainty that a man faces during life. The poet also describes that life is fragile and that not all desires are meant to be fulfilled. The poem's speaker beautifully reflects his views by using different figurative devices. The researchers focus on Leech's model (1969) to explore different levels of semantic types and Short's (1996) model of linguistic deviation to find out how the writer of the poem deviation