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Orchestrating Customer Value Networks: Relationship-Centered Platforms As Sustainable Solutions To Subscription Fatigue, Hesham O. Dinana, Hoda El Kolaly

Faculty Journal Articles

Purpose

This study examines how digital platform organizations can overcome subscription fatigue by transforming transactional relationships into value co-creation systems that enhance customer lifetime value and competitive advantage.

Design/methodology/approach

The study employs a multi-source comparative analysis integrating financial performance data from 28 global digital media organizations, leading consultancy insights, and 12 case studies across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Exploratory and theory-building rather than hypothesis-testing, it relies exclusively on secondary and case-based evidence, supplemented by insights from Egypt’s digital media market.

Findings

Relationship-centered platforms outperform transactional subscription models, generating stronger customer commitment, trust and participatory engagement. Organizations integrating relationship marketing, …

A Micro-Computed Tomographic Evaluation Of Root Canal Isthmuses In Maxillary And Mandibular First Molars Of A Black South African Population, Casper Jonker, Anna Catherina Oettlé

Peninsula Dental School

Objective:To evaluate root canal isthmuses in maxillary and mandibular first molars of Black South Africans usingmicro-computed tomography.Methods:The prevalence, location (root third) and type of isthmuses were recorded on 93 maxillary and 84mandibular first molars from 116 skeletonized individuals. Associations with arch side, sex and age were examined bychi-squared test, with strength of association given as the bias-adjusted Cramér’s V and 95% confidence interval (CI).Reliability used percentage agreement and Cohen’s kappa (κ) coefficient.Results:Intra- and inter-observer agreement were excellent: 96.73% (κ= 0.90) and 97.78% (κ= 0.95) for themaxillary teeth and 94.12% (κ= 0.75) and 96.08% (κ= 0.94) for the mandibular teeth. Apical …

Assembling A Vignette Of Irish Police Masculinities Through Socio-Historical Rural Crime Research, Clay Darcy

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

This paper assembles a vignette of Irish police masculinities from the 1940s and 1950s. Based on historical analysis of a volume of crimes compiled by members of An Garda Síochána (Ireland’s police and security service), and Irish newspaper records, this paper reveals how policing practices and masculinities converged through the detection and recording of rural crimes. An Garda Síochána was exclusively male at the time, and police officers were dominant instrumental figures in rural communities, operating within a tight culture of Catholic religiosity and state censorship. These circumstances allowed them to maintain an assemblage of masculinity that was built on …

The Role Of Spatial Planning For Educational Tourism In Enhancing The Tourism Attractiveness Of Iraqi Universities: An Analytical Study Of Selected Universities, Ahmed Abdul Kareem Kadhim Al-Najm

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

Educational tourism has become one of the fastest-growing tourism sectors, increasing competition among universities to attract students, researchers, and academic visitors. This study aims to examine the role of spatial planning for educational tourism in enhancing the tourism attractiveness of Iraqi universities through an analytical study of six selected universities: the University of Baghdad, the University of Basra, the University of Mosul, the University of Kufa, the University of Sulaymaniyah, and the University of Anbar. A descriptive-analytical approach was adopted using data collected from a sample of 1,200 students, faculty members, and administrative staff. The data were analyzed using the …

The Impact Of The Alternatives Strategy On The Acquisition Of Literary Texts And Critical Thinking Skills Of Fifth-Grade Science Students, Suham Abd Ghaidan

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

This research aims to identify the impact of alternative strategies on the acquisition of literary texts and critical thinking skills among fifth-grade science students. The researcher selected a sample of fifth-grade science students from Al-Siddiqah Preparatory School for Girls, affiliated with the Directorate of Education in Diyala, Baquba District, to conduct the experiment. The sample consisted of 67 students, representing two groups: the experimental group (33 students) and the control group (34 students). The researcher ensured the equivalence of the two research groups in several variables (chronological age, parental educational attainment, intelligence test scores, and pre-test scores on critical thinking). …

Spacial Distribution Of Banking Services Of Rafidain Bank In City Of Baghdad, Zuhair Hatem Khammas, Zahraa Rady Khalaf Khalaf

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

The Iraqi banking system has witnessed numerous developments during recent decades, evident through the policies and procedures implemented by the Central Bank to enhance banking supervision and develop banking activities. Al- Rafidain Bank is considered one of the first Iraqi banks to issue a huge balance of Iraqi currency after receiving it from the Central Bank, amounting to 1,857,262 million dinars in all types of currency. Iraq was among the first countries to establish what was called Bait Al-Mal, which was similar to the state treasury in present times and was called the Supreme House. These procedures aimed to provide …

The Effect Of Rain On The Hydrology Of The Tigris River Section In Baghdad Governorate, Sawsan Kamal Ahmed

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

Rainfall is a fundamental form of precipitation and is closely linked to various aspects of life; the amount and season of rainfall directly impact the sustainability of life. This study of the impact of rainfall on the Tigris River›s discharge aims to provide a clear understanding of monthly, seasonal, and annual climatic variations in rainfall, analyze deviations from the average rainfall, identify the wettest and driest years, and determine the differences in rainfall percentages across the seasons. The highest rainfall was recorded in winter, ranging between (47.35% and 50.85%). Monthly variations, the number of rainy days, seasonal and annual variations, …

Turkey’S Water Strategy Towards Iraq And Syria After 2003, Zainab Hussein Hirz

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

This study analyzes Turkey’s water strategy toward Iraq and Syria after 2003, focusing on its geopolitical dimensions, risks, and implications for the water security of the two downstream countries, which depend heavily on trans boundary water resources. It examines the impact of Turkish water projects, particularly dams and irrigation schemes, on regulating the flows of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and their repercussions for water security in Iraq and Syria. The study finds that declining water inflows result from interacting factors, primarily the expansion of Turkish water projects, alongside climate change and domestic factors related to water resources management. These …

The Self - Management Skills Of Faculty Members In Colleges Of Education At Iraqi Universities, Daoud Abdel Salam Sabri, Muwafaq Abdul Zahra Abdul Ridha

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

The current study aimed to identify the self-management skills of faculty members in Colleges of Education for Human Sciences at Iraqi public universities. The descriptive correlational approach was adopted in the study. The research population consisted of faculty members in Colleges of Education for Human Sciences at Iraqi public universities across all Iraqi governorates, excluding the Kurdistan Region, for the academic year (2025–2026). The population totaled (7,176) faculty members distributed across (37) colleges the study sample consisted of (400) faculty members holding the academic ranks of Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Assistant Lecturer. They were selected using a proportionate stratified …

Islamic Culture Among Students Of The History Department At The College Of Basic Education And Its Relationship To Their Learning Styles And Academic Achievement, Khudhair Abbas Jerri

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

The present study aimed to investigate the level of Islamic culture among students of the History Department at the College of Basic Education and examine its relationship with their learning styles and academic achievement. To achieve this objective, the researcher formulated a number of null hypotheses and adopted the descriptive correlational approach. The research population consisted of 274 male and female students enrolled in the History Department, College of Basic Education, Al-Mustansiriyah University. A stratified random sampling technique was employed to select the research sample, which comprised 75 students, representing approximately 35% of the research population. To achieve the research …

The Representation Of Medical Humanities In Scott Mcpherson's Marvin's Room, Ahmed Abed Mohammed, Haitham Kamel Al-Zubaidi

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

This study is a critical attempt of reading Scott McPherson's Marvin's Room in the light of medical humanities in postmodern American drama, arguing that the play does not deal with illness as merely a medical case. Instead, it shows that illness becomes a human condition that changes the patients' bodies, their behaviors, families, homes and even the meaning of care. The study throws light on Bessie's leukemia, Marvin's chronic illness, Lee's return and the confined domestic space as related signs of suffering, responsibility, fear and possible reunion among the members of the family. Medical humanities is highly relevant to this …

Morphological Processing Instruction And Academic Word List Acquisition Among Undergraduate Efl Students: A Mixed-Methods Educational Psycholinguistic Study, Noor Yaseen Khudhair

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

This study examined the effect of a learning strategy based on explicit morphological processing on the acquisition of Academic Word List (AWL) items among undergraduate EFL students, within an educational psycholinguistic framework. A quasi-experimental, pretest–posttest, non-equivalent control group design was combined with a qualitative strand in a convergent mixed-methods approach. Seventy-two undergraduate students enrolled in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course were assigned by intact class to an experimental group (n = 36), which received explicit instruction in morphological analysis, and a control group (n = 36), which received conventional definition- and context-based vocabulary instruction. Both groups were taught …

Ideological Prejudice In Selected Political Speeches: A Critical Pragmatic Study, Ali Shimal Kzar

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

One of the most significant language uses typically invested in many social contexts, especially by in-group speech communities, is ideological prejudice. An Identification of a knowledge gap, this paper analyses the biased reporting of the American and Chinese tensions surrounding the human rights violations and prejudices on March 14, 2019, via the lens of critical pragmatic theory. One article has been selected from Fox news media to analyze the accusations between the American foreign minister Mark Pompeo and the Chinese equivalent Ku Lang. Channels, social media, and blogs all use text and context to write prejudice and ideology; this study …

Forensic Speaker Identification Of Drug- Affected Speech: An Acoustic Study, Hiba Jebur Hamzah, Balqis I.G Rashid

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

In a forensic context, identifying an individual from a voice recording, whether he/she is under the influence of drugs, can help narrow down the suspect pool. It is apparent that there are limited scientific studies on the influence of illegal drugs on speech, probably due to ethical issues and their sensitivity. Drugs are divided into four categories: depressants, which affect the brain efficiency (as in alcohol); stimulants, which increase confusion and speech fluency (for example cocaine, methamphetamines); hallucinogens, which distort the perception of reality (e.g., LSD); and opiates, which represent a common medical treatment but if it is used overdosage …

Building Foundations For Kindergarten: Supporting Early Literacy And Social-Emotional Development, Alyssa M. Monroe

Masters Projects

School readiness is an important factor in students’ success in kindergarten, but there are different opinions about what school readiness means. Some perspectives emphasize social-emotional development, independence, and positive attitudes toward school, while others prioritize language, literacy, and academic skills (Brown, 2023). Research suggests that success in kindergarten can influence students’ long-term educational and life outcomes (Davoudzadeh, 2015). Therefore, understanding the expectations of kindergarten and the factors that contribute to school readiness is important for families, educators, and policymakers. This paper examines differing perspectives on school readiness and considers how families can support children in developing the skills needed to …

Clara Zetkin›S Socialist Feminist Thought And Its Influence On The German And International Labor Movement 1890–1933, Rehab Qasim Hussein

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

This research focuses on Clara Zetkin›s socialist feminist thought and its impact on the German and international labor movements between 1890 and 1933. Through a historical and analytical study, it traces her intellectual and political development and clarifies the European conditions that facilitated the emergence of her vision for the working woman. The research begins with the fundamental premise that Zetkin did not view the women›s issue as an independent legal or rights-based matter, but rather linked it to the class structure of capitalist society, considering the liberation of working women an integral part of the liberation of the working …

The Discourse Of The Discouragers In Qur’Anic Context–An Objective Study, Zainab Salman Dawood

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

The study examines discouragers in Qur’anic discourse as an intellectual and behavioral phenomenon that weakens individual and collective will and hinders work and reform. Using a thematic interpretation approach, it explores the semantic and educational dimensions of this phenomenon and the Qur’an’s method of diagnosing and addressing it. Qur’anic discourse addresses discouragement both explicitly and implicitly, not merely exposing and warning against it, but also establishing an educational and preventive framework based on awareness, vigilance, patience, and piety. This framework strengthens steadfastness, initiative, and constructive action while mitigating the effects of discouragement within the believing community.

Properties Of Soil In Al-Zubaidiya District In Wasit Governorate, Tiba Khalid Abd Thuwaini, Suad Abdul Kadhim Al-Zuhairi

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

This research aims to identify the chemical properties of the soil in Al-Zubaidiya district, Wasit Governorate. Chemical properties reflect the efficiency of the geographical environment in Al-Zubaidiya district and are the main determinant of soil suitability for agricultural production. The study of these properties goes beyond simply describing the results quantitatively. It aims to reveal the nature of the ionic balance, determine salinity levels, assess nutrient availability, and evaluate the interrelationship between the quality of irrigation water used and the surface soil chemistry. The study relies on the results of laboratory analysis of (21) soil samples and (5) water samples …

Making Generative Ai Expectations Visible: Extending The Tilt Framework For Transparent Assignment Design, Andrew Wiss, Karen Singer-Freeman, Jennifer Pattershall-Geide, Kyle Dobbeck, Christina Heminger, Scott Quinlan, Joy Volarich, George Gray

Montclair State University Scholarship & Creative Works

Instructor practices in higher education for setting assignment-level expectations have been meaningfully shaped by the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) Framework (Winkelmes, 2023a, 2023b) which encourages the development of clear guidance for students around each assignment’s purpose, core tasks, and assessment criteria. The TILT Framework has been widely adopted by faculty and instructional support professionals (Winkelmes et al., n.d.) as a methodology that can align instructor expectations with student understanding and effort on a given assignment. The line of applied research contained in this article extends the existing TILT model to provide students with transparent genAI guidance. The authors …

Investigation Of Masseter Muscle Thickness In Individuals With And Without Bruxism: An Ultrasonographic Study, Thalib R. Attamimi, Acing H. Mude, Eri H. Jubhari, Ike D. Habar, Yukinori Maruo, Muthia M. Bachtiar, Ian A. Sudarman

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between bruxism and masseter muscle thickness, as measured by ultrasonography, in university students.
Materials and Methods: This analytical observational case-control study included 48 students (mean age, 21.19 ± 0.61 years). Participants were classified into two groups based on a validated questionnaire and clinical examination: 24 with bruxism and 24 without bruxism. Bruxism was assessed using the Winocour questionnaire, while masseter muscle thickness was measured by ultrasonography under both relaxation and contraction conditions. Differences between the groups were analyzed using an independent t-test.
Results: Individuals with bruxism exhibited significantly greater masseter muscle thickness …

Prevalence Of Pathology Associated With Impacted Mandibular Third Molars In A Northern Nigerian Sub-Population: A Cross-Sectional Study, Bernard E. Ogbozor, Abdulmanan Yahaya, Sabir Iya, George O. Ewansiha, Mohammad K. Abubakar, Ismail Anas, Irfan Sugianto, Babatunde O. Bamgbose

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and pattern of impacted mandibular third molars and their associated pathology among adult patients attending a tertiary hospital in North-western Nigeria.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted over a two-year period and analyzed digital panoramic radiographs of 576 adult patients (297 males, 279 females) aged 18–65 years with IMTM. Impaction angulations were classified, using Winter's classification system, into mesioangular, distoangular, horizontal, and vertical impactions. Associated pathology, including caries, root resorption, periodontitis, bone resorption, apical pathosis, and cysts, were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.0. Pearson's Chi-square (χ²) statistical …

Comparative Evaluation Of Robusta Coffee Fruit Skin And Bean Skin Nanoparticle Edible Films: Physicochemical, Antibacterial, Mucoadhesive, And Immunomodulatory Properties, I Dar. Dewanti, I Da. Susilawati, Didin E. Indahyani, Eri H. Jubhari

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This study aimed to compare the physicochemical characteristics, antibacterial activity, mucoadhesive strength, and immunomodulatory properties of edible films containing Robusta coffee fruit skin or bean skin nanoparticles for oral wound therapy.
Materials and Methods: Edible films containing 2% Robusta coffee fruit skin or bean skin nanoparticles were prepared using carbomer, kappa carrageenan, glycerin, stevia, and sodium benzoate. The physicochemical properties of the samples were evaluated by measuring pH, scanning electron microscopy, and organoleptic assessment. The antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans was determined using the colony-forming unit method. Mucoadhesive strength was measured using a texture analyzer, and immunomodulatory activity was …

Evaluation Of The Clinical Success Of Cad/Cam Dental Prostheses: A Systematic Review In Digital Prosthodontics, Yunita F. Ramadhany, Lenni Indriani, Ike D. Habar, Acing H. Mude, Taufiqqurrahman Zulkifli

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical success of Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) dental prostheses in terms of biological outcomes, marginal adaptation, patient satisfaction, and comfort.
Methods: This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and registered on January 11, 2026, in PROSPERO (CRD420261282946). Electronic searches for English-language publications from January 2014 to December 2025 were performed in PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase, supplemented by searches in PubMed Central, ScienceDirect, and Wiley Online Library. Two independent reviewers screened the titles, abstracts, and full texts based on predefined eligibility …

The Implementation Of Sel-Based Interactive E-Modules To Enhance Mental Health Literacy, Muhammad Arif Budiman Sucipto, Mulyani Mulyani

Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling

The mental health crisis among Generation Alpha students is concerning, marked by stagnating life purpose and digital academic pressure. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of an interactive SEL-based E-Module in enhancing students' mental health literacy, offering an innovative solution responsive to the digital era. Employing a Classroom Action Research design integrated with ADDIE. Thirty-two tenth-grade students with low initial literacy scores (mean pre-test = 42.3) participated through purposive sampling. The two-cycle intervention utilized a digital module featuring Private Mode (encrypted emotional journal) and Emergency Button (direct link to counselors). Data were collected through literacy scales, observations, interviews, and …

Dinamika Spasial Dengue Di Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan: Fragmentasi Spasial Tanpa Hotspot Persisten, Nurul Muthiah Salahuddin, Trisari Anggondowati, Syifa Nurhakiki

Jurnal Biostatistik, Kependudukan, dan Informatika Kesehatan

Demam berdarah dengue (DBD) masih menjadi masalah utama kesehatan masyarakat di Sulawesi Selatan, dengan pola penularan yang bervariasi secara spasial maupun temporal. Pada tahun 2024, provinsi ini mencatat insidens DBD sebesar 66,04 per 100.000 penduduk, di mana hanya 12,5% kabupaten/kota yang mencapai target nasional (≤10 per 100.000). Belum diketahui pola spasial yang membentuk klaster yang persisten atau berubah antar waktu, sehingga dilakukan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pola spasiotemporal serta persistensi klaster spasial kejadian DBD di Sulawesi Selatan. Penelitian ini merupakan studi ekologi dengan pendekatan repeated cross-sectional menggunakan data surveilans DBD tingkat kabupaten/kota periode 2021–2024 yang mencakup 24 kabupaten/kota. Analisis meliputi …

Neo4j-Based Knowledge Graph Construction For Semantic Analysis Of Lis Literature, Partha Sarathi Mandal, Sukumar Mandal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Knowledge graphs with graph databases such as Neo4j provide tremendous capabilities for semantic mapping and discovery in Library and Information Science. This paper proposes a method to construct a domain-specific knowledge graph from journal articles in LIS. Researchers are interested in the semantic connection between authors, topics, citations, and concepts. Using Neo4j, the team implements entity extraction, ontology modeling, relationship mapping, and advanced querying techniques will enable better information retrieval and knowledge discovery. A realistic knowledge graph is created from about 27825 current LIS articles from 100 LIS journals from 2020 to 2026. Interactive Neo4j dashboards are used to visualize …

Evaluation Of Gingival Crevicular Fluid Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor In Various Periodontal Conditions With Their Diagnostic Ability, Suzan A. Salman, Lubaba A. Abdulameer, Nadia M. Kadhim, Zainab J. Raheem, Hadeel M. Akram, Raghad F. Abbass

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objectives: To profile the concentration of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in periodontal health, biofilm-induced gingivitis, and periodontitis, and to evaluate its ability to discriminate between these periodontal conditions.
Materials and Methods: This was a case-control study in which GCF samples were collected from three groups: gingivitis, periodontitis, and periodontal health (control). Plaque index, bleeding on probing, probing pocket depth, and clinical attachment loss were measured as full-mouth clinical periodontal parameters. Gingival crevicular fluid macrophage migration inhibitory factor was evaluated using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
Results: The concentration of (MIF) in the …

Association Of Frenal Attachment Morphology With Orthodontic And Esthetic Outcomes: A Systematic Review, Mohan Kumar Pasupuleti, Radhika Thakkar, Vijaya Lakshmi Pavani Molli, Digvijaysinh Parmar, Abhishek Jahagirdar, Subramanya Shetty M

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Background: Although individual studies have investigated the clinical significance of frenal attachments, no recent systematic review has comprehensively synthesized the evidence regarding the association between frenal attachment morphology, orthodontic treatment considerations, and esthetic outcomes. Therefore, this systematic review was conducted to address this knowledge gap.
Methods: Electronic database searches were conducted through December 31, 2025, and studies published between January 2014 and December 2025 were eligible for inclusion.Eligible observational and clinical studies reporting orthodontic or esthetic outcomes associated with frenal attachment morphology were included. Study selection, data extraction, and CASP-based quality assessments were performed independently by two reviewers. Twelve studies …

Enhanced Biocompatibility Of An Orthodontic Adhesive Modified With Hydroxyapatite Derived From Asian Moon Scallop (Amusium Pleuronectes) Shells, Gufa B. Pamungkas, Eddy H. Habar, Maria Tanumihardja, Rasmidar Samad, Stang Stang, Eka Erwansyah, Nurlindah Hamrun

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This study aimed to synthesize hydroxyapatite (HAp) derived from Asian moon scallop (Amusium pleuronectes) shells, characterize its physicochemical properties, and evaluate its biocompatibility when incorporated into an orthodontic adhesive.
Materials and Methods: Calcium oxide was obtained by calcining Amusium pleuronectes shells and used as a precursor for hydroxyapatite synthesis via a wet chemical precipitation method. The resulting powder was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The synthesized hydroxyapatite was incorporated into an orthodontic adhesive at 2 wt% as the experimental group, whereas the unmodified adhesive …

Analysis Of Nasopalatine Canal Shape And Dimensions At Hasanuddin University Dental Hospital Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Dian Handayani, Fadhlil U.A. Rahman, Kezia R. Mustakim, Dwi P. Wulansari, Barunawaty Yunus

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objectives: Variations in the shape and dimensions of the nasopalatine canal (NPC) may influence clinical planning and increase the risk of complications such as neurovascular injury, hemorrhage, and implant failure. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) enables accurate three-dimensional visualization of NPC morphology. The present study aimed to analyze differences in NPC shape and size according to age and gender using CBCT.
Material and Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study included 259 CBCT scans of patients aged 18–60 years obtained from Hasanuddin University Dental Hospital between 2022 and 2025. NPC morphology was evaluated in sagittal, coronal, and axial planes, while dimensional measurements included …