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Collaboration In The Spread Of Missionary Christianity In Africa: The Case Of The Apostolic Church Of Nigeria, Caleb Abiodun Adeleye, Oluwasegun Peter Aluko

Zamani: A Journal of African Historical Studies

This article explores the significance of collaboration in the spread of missionary Christianity in Africa through a historical study of The Apostolic Church of Nigeria (TACN). It examines how the partnership between British missionaries and Nigerian leaders produced a hybrid mission model that combined Western ecclesiastical structure with African spirituality. Drawing on historical records, church documents, and existing scholarship, the article adopts a narrative–analytical method to trace how figures such as Pastors George Perfect, Idris J Vaughan and DO Odubanjo negotiated issues of theology, finance and cultural identity. The study finds that collaboration initially fostered institutional growth and doctrinal development …

Variabel Dan Model Prediktor Perdarahan Varises Esofagus Berulang Pada Pasien Sirosis Hati Di Rsupn Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo, Ifani Media Sari, Juferdy Kurniawan, Kemal Fariz Kalista, Aulia Rizka, Eka Ginanjar, Sally Aman Nasution, Leonard Nainggolan Md. Internal Medicine, Tropic-Infection Spesialist, Sukamto Koesnoe

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Liver cirrhosis is a chronic condition associated with severe complications, including esophageal variceal bleeding, which carries high morbidity and mortality rates. Approximately 60% of patients with cirrhosis experience recurrent bleeding within one year, with a mortality rate of 20–60% within six weeks after the initial bleeding episode. Therefore, identifying predictors of recurrent bleeding is essential for improving preventive strategies. This study aimed to identify predictors of recurrent esophageal variceal bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis and to develop a predictive model.

Methods. This retrospective study included 220 patients with liver cirrhosis and a history of esophageal variceal …

Profil Biomarker Apolipoprotein B Dan Lipid Terhadap Skor Syntax Pada Pasien Sindrom Koroner Kronik, Muhammad Novran Chalik, Erwin Sukandi, Taufik Indrajaya, Ferry Usnizar, Syamsu Indra, Imran Saleh, Rukiah Chodilawati, Irfannuddin Irfannuddin

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Apolipoproteins are structural components of plasma lipoproteins that are involved in lipoprotein metabolism and lipid transport, reflecting the number of circulating atherogenic particles. The degree of coronary artery stenosis can be assessed by calculating the Synergy between PCI with TAXUS/paclitaxel-eluting stent and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) score, which is an angiographic scoring system used to evaluate the complexity of coronary artery lesions. This study aimed to investigate the profile of apolipoprotein B and lipids, as well as their correlation with the SYNTAX score in patients with chronic coronary syndrome.

Methods. An observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design …

Video Compression Optimization Techniques Using Artificial Intelligence: Review/Review Article, Amal Abbas Kadhim, Wedad Abdul Khuder Naser, Nada Abdulkareem Hameed

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Engineering Sciences

Compressing video is an important and essential function in today's multimedia systems as it enables the efficient storage and transmission of large volumes of video data. The proliferation of high-resolution videos that are being used in various application areas such as video streaming, video conferencing, surveillance, and autonomous systems has caused the strong demand for more efficient compression algorithms. This paper presents an in-depth review of video compression techniques with particular focus on AI methods. It also discusses traditional video coding standards including H. 264/AVC, H. 265/HEVC, and AV1, including motion estimation, transform coding quantization entropy coding, and rate-distortion optimization. …

Konstitusionalitas Kebijakan Penanaman Modal Asing Sebagai Penerapan Konsep Hak Menguasai Negara Menurut Uud Nri 1945, Rico Novianto, Satya Arinanto, Fatmawati Fatmawati

Jurnal Konstitusi & Demokrasi

This article analyzes how the state position in foreign investment as an instrument for realizing public prosperity. Throughout the history of Indonesian governance, foreign capital has been a tool that can be used and has its own constitutional basis. However, if it is too large and the lack of adequate regulation of foreign investment to maintain the investment climate, it has become one of the causes of the economic and multidimensional crisis, especially around 1998 in Indonesia. In fact, the constitution has mandated an economic system based on the concept of state control, the principles of economic democracy, and the …

Discourse Representation Of Self And Other In The 2020 Trump-Biden Presidential Debates, Victor Babajide Ogunleye, Adesina B. Sunday

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

Presidential aspirants in the United States engage in debates during campaigns as a medium of enlightening the electorate. Existing studies on the American presidential debates have largely focused on politeness, rhetoric, syntax, and gender, with little attention to the strategies employed to construct the self and opponent(s). Therefore, this research investigates the discourse representation in the presidential debates between Trump and Biden using van Dijk’s socio-cognitive model of critical discourse analysis. Ten excerpts were purposively selected for their relevance in illustrating representation strategies. The analysis revealed positive self-representation and negative other-representation. Positive self-representation featured the self as competent, honest, altruistic, …

Pintarin.Edu Application: Assessment Platform As A Complementary Learning Material For The Teaching Principles And Assessment I And Ii Courses, Hayuni Retno Widarti, Munzil Munzil, Raden Bambang Sumarsono, Richa Nan Maharani, Juwita Karina Pratiwi, Deni Ainur Rokhim

Jurnal Pembelajaran Sains

This study aims to design, develop, and launch the Pintarin.Edu application as a lifelong learning-based assessment medium to support the Principles of Teaching and Assessment I and II courses for prospective professional teachers (PPG) students. The innovation of this research lies in the integration of reflective assessment, continuous feedback, interactive discussion features, automatic post-tests, rubric-based task management, and Classroom Action Research (CAR) progress monitoring in one structured digital platform. This study uses a 4D development model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate) which includes needs analysis, feature design and development, product validation and revision, and trial and implementation. Validation was carried out …

Competitividad Empresarial. Factores Y Variables Para Su Gestión En El Sector Turístico., Wilson Ricardo Pinillos Castillo, Odair Triana Calderón, Benjamín Andrés Manjarrés Zárate, Milena Santiago Escobar, Diego Hernán Valbuena Montoya

Ciencias Administrativas, Económicas y Contables

Competitividad empresarial. Factores y variables para su gestión en el sector turístico es un texto derivado de la investigación Análisis de los factores que inciden en la competitividad de las Mipymes del sector turístico de la provincia del Gualivá. En el libro se hace una descripción del mercado del turismo —abarcando la actividad económica y una recopilación del sector en Colombia—, en referencia a los factores que intervienen en la competitividad empresarial. Se plantea cómo funciona la gestión empresarial, cómo las organizaciones y las herramientas se utilizan en pro de la competitividad, se da a conocer la gestión del servicio …

The Relationship Between Access To Basic Safe Drinking Water And Under-Five Mortality In Indonesia: An Ecological Study, Jasmin Jadevra Fezantino, Raquel Amanda Salmasari, Hanania Carrisa, Zahra Annisaa Hudaya

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Infant mortality remains a worrying public health issue, particularly in areas with poor access to drinking water and sanitation. In 2020, Papua Province recorded an infant mortality rate of 49.04 per 1,000 live births and West Papua 47.23. These figures are far above the national average. This study aims to determine the relationship between access to safe drinking water and infant mortality rates in provinces in Indonesia. This study used an ecological design with secondary data from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey and the 2023 Directorate of Public Health. The analysis was descriptive and followed by a Spearman correlation test. …

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Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

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Interdisciplinary Approaches To Bioarchaeological And Forensic Practice: Reconceptualizing Identity And Health Across The Centuries, Megan Fry, Samantha M. Mccrane

Human Biology Open Access Pre-Prints

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Framing China In Conflict Reporting: A Critical Discourse Analysis Of Transitivity In Chinese And Western Media, Tingting Geng, Hongmei Tang

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

This study employs a corpus-based critical discourse analysis (CDA) grounded in Halliday’s transitivity framework to investigate how China’s diplomatic stance is discursively constructed within conflict reporting. Focusing on media coverage of the Russian-Ukrainian War and the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict (2023), the study investigates how Chinese and Western mainstream media depict China’s stance. Based on a self-built corpus of 153 news reports and analyzed via AntConc, the study quantitatively and qualitatively identifies distinct patterns in the use of transitivity processes across the two corpora. The research reveals that Chinese media highlight the outlook for future peace-building initiatives, portraying China as a country …

Full Issue (Volume 5, Issue 1): Critical Discourses, Pedagogical Innovations, And Sociocultural Perspectives In Applied Linguistics

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

Abstract not applicable.

Global Trends And Research Landscape Of Metformin And Artificial Intelligence: Bibliometric Analysis, Raya Doraid Mohammed, Alaa Qasim Hayder, Hamza A. Saadallah, Ali Q Saeed, Alice Louis Yousif, Safa M Salim, Noor Mahmood Sultan, Mohammed Ahb. Al-Krdoshi

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

This bibliometric study examines global research trends and key thematic areas in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications related to Metformin, especially in diabetes treatment. A total of 227 articles were retrieved from the Science Citation Index Expanded (Web of Science Core Collection) from 2020 to 2024. VOSviewer and CiteSpace were used to analyze publications by year, country, institution, journal, citation impact, and keyword co-occurrence. The United States, Canada, and South Korea contributed over 85% of the output, with leading institutions including the University of California, Los Angeles. Keyword mapping identified ``machine learning,'' ``Metformin,'' and ``Type 2 Diabetes'' as the most influential …

Measure The Sensitivity Of Streptococcus Mutans Against Cds Nanoparticles, Ali Essam Ali, Sara Habeeb Jassim, Abeer Ali Marhoon

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Dental caries is the most common disease that poses a threat to human health. As a result, caries prevention is crucial because it is now a major global public health issue. Nowadays, there is more focus on employing nanoscale medication delivery devices to prevent dental cavities. Here, an antibacterial activity of CDs synthesis with allover plant by measuring the turbidity and bacterial colony after the effect of CDs NPs on the one-off gram-positive bacteria streptococcus mutans that cause dental caries. The results showed significant (p < 0.05) concentration of 10, 15, 25 μ g/mL of CDs NPs. Fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis showed the effect of CDs NPs on the bacterial cell, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) that showed the size, shape and the attachment of Nanoparticles to the bacterial cell wall that support the effect of nanoparticles on bacteria. When compared to chemical and physical procedures, environmentally friendly technologies can produce simple, easy, and affordable nanoparticles. has the capacity to function as antimicrobial agents.

Mpox Preparedness And Pandemic Memory: An Exploratory Study Among Young And Highly Educated Populations In Iraq, Israa M. Ali Alameen

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

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The Role Of Nanotechnology In Improving The Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Denture Base Material, Rasha Mehdi, Intisar J. Ismail, Ahmed Ali Mohammed

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is still the most common material used for denture bases but its mechanical and physical properties. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the application of nanotechnology for enhancing physical and mechanical properties of denture base materials. Methods: A systematic search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science was performed to identify in vitro experimental studies from 2020 through 2025. The review was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 statement. Included studies that characterised the mechanical or physical properties of nanoparticle-reinforced denture base materials. Results: Fourteen in vitro experimental studies were eligible for the …

Determination The Prevalence Of Multidrug Antimicrobial Resistance Of Nosocomial Enterobacter Cloacae Isolates From Clinical Specimens In Baghdad Hospitals, Baidaa Mijbel Ali

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Enterobacter cloacae have challenged global health through nosocomial infections, especially among immunocompromised patients. In the most overburdened healthcare systems, more study and strategy are anticipated. Aim of the study: To determine the prevalence of Enterobacter cloacae in hospital-acquired infections in Baghdad hospitals and to evaluate its antimicrobial resistance patterns across burn, wound, and urine samples, with a focus on multidrug resistance and antibiotic resistance trends. Methods: Three hundred and seventy-seven patient samples were collected and examined at a teaching laboratory in Baghdad between January 2024 and December 2024. These had 513 samples, 238 burn swabs, 139 wound swabs, and …

Organic Coumarin Derivatives As Laser-Active Materials: A Review Of Synthesis, Optical Behaviour, And Applications, Aya H. Mohammed, Mohammed Hasan Al-Dahlaki

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Coumarin derivatives have settled into a position of unusual prominence among organic laser-active materials. Few other chromophore families combine such favourable photophysics with synthetic chemistry that is at once long-established and still actively evolving. The aim of this review is to draw together what is now known about coumarin-based laser dyes — their preparation, their optical behaviour, the laser performance that has been achieved with them, and the broader applications that have followed — with particular attention to work published between 2019 and 2026. Considerable space is given to the structural origin of the strong intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) character …

Does Sustainability Report Assurance Matter? Symbolic Versus Substantive Esg Greenwashing, Badingatus Solikhah

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

Background: Greenwashing reduces the credibility of ESG disclosure by creating a gap between reported information and actual performance. Taiwan offers a relevant context because ESG disclosure is partially mandatory, while sustainability assurance is voluntary. This study investigates how sustainability assurance and institutional pressure influence greenwashing and whether governance quality strengthens these relationships. Method: This study uses panel data of non-financial firms listed on the TWSE and OTC markets from 2017 to 2023. Greenwashing is measured using standardized ESG ratings and ESG controversies, and a peer-relative measure based on Bloomberg and TEJ database is added for robustness. Findings: The results show …

The Impact Of Psak 115 (Revenue Recognition) And Psak 116 (Leases) On Earnings Management, Kartika Setya Febriyanty, Wuryan Andayani

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

Background: Earnings management remains a persistent issue due to managerial discretion in accounting standards. To enhance transparency, Indonesia adopted PSAK 115 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and PSAK 116 Leases in 2020. However, empirical evidence regarding their impact on earnings management remains mixed. Method: This study uses secondary data from technology and telecommunications, real estate, and construction companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (2018–2021). The implementation of PSAK 115 and PSAK 116 is measured using dummy variables, while earnings management is proxied by discretionary accruals. Findings: The results show that PSAK 115 has a negative effect on earnings …

Criminal Liability Of Parents For The Exploitation Of Children In The Digital Content Industry Through Social Media Platforms, Dania Marwan Yousef

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This research addresses the issue of criminal liability of Parents for the exploitation of children in the digital content industry through social media platforms, with a particular focus on the effectiveness of enforcing the punitive provisions prescribed under the Saudi legal system against parents or legal guardians responsible for the care of children when they engage in such conduct. The study examines the position of the Saudi legal system in addressing the subject matter under consideration by analyzing the relevant statutory provisions. It also identifies the legal basis upon which criminal liability for perpetrators of these acts is established, which …

The Impact Of The Physical Environment, Interaction Quality, And Digital Services On Customer Perceptions Of Service Quality In Hotel Sector In Saudi Arabia, Eid K. Alotaibi

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

The current study aims to explore the impact of the physical environment, interaction quality, and digital services on customers' perceptions of service quality in the Saudi Arabian hotel sector, and examining the mediating role of psychological comfort and emotional satisfaction. A quantitative approach based on structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was employed. Data were collected from a sample of 300 guests at 4 to 5-star hotels in five major cities. The results showed that all three variables (physical environment, quality of interaction, and digital services) directly and statistically significantly affect psychological comfort, which in turn acts as a strong mediating variable …

Fear Of Missing Out (Fomo) And Its Relation With Digital Distraction Among A Sample Of Saudi University Students, Fatma Khalifa Elsayed, Noora Emad Gharbawi

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study aimed to identify the level of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and digital distraction, and to examine the relationship between them among a sample of Saudi university students, in addition to exploring gender differences in both FOMO and digital distraction. The study employed the descriptive correlational and comparative approach and included a sample of (438) male and female Saudi university students aged between (18–35) years. The study relied on the FOMO scale (Przybylski et al., 2013), translated by Almatari and Elsayed (2025), and the Digital Distraction Scale by Ibrahim (2025). The results showed a low level of FOMO …

The Role Of Distance Learning Technologies In Supporting University Education For Female Students: A Qualitative Case Study In The Context Of Saudi Vision 2030, Majd Ibrahim Alomar

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This exploratory case study examines the role of distance-learning technologies in shaping instructional practices within gender-separated higher education in Saudi Arabia, a context seldom explored in the global literature on educational technology. Drawing on Sociocultural Theory, the study analyzes how Internet- and Ethernet-based videoconferencing platforms facilitate access, interaction, and engagement for female students taught remotely by male professors, a practice rooted in cultural norms of gender separation. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with students, faculty, and administrative staff, classroom observations, and review of institutional documents. The data were analyzed using direct interpretation and categorical aggregation. The findings show that …

Building An Inclusive Workforce: Closing Equity Gaps In Community Colleges And Vocational Schools With Elliott’S Embodied Inclusion 360 Framework Plain Language Summary, Niki Elliott Ph.D.

Inclusion in Postsecondary Education

This paper explains why community colleges and vocational schools need to do more to support students who are neurodiverse (such as students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or mental health conditions), especially students of color and men of color. Community colleges and vocational schools serve millions of students and are often the main path to good-paying jobs in the skilled trades. However, many students who enroll, especially students with disabilities and students of color, do not complete their programs. The article argues that schools must move beyond basic disability accommodations and instead redesign how they teach, support, and structure learning environments.

High-Fidelity Simulation Training With Multisource Media Integration For Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Assessment Of Learning Motivation And Self-Reported Confidence In Perceived Clinical Competencies, Yung-Chi Hsu, Cheng-Yi Chao, Wei-Hung Chan, Yao-Chia Liu, Wei-Cheng Tseng, Chun Lun Hsu, Jen-Jiuan Liaw

Journal of Medical Education

Background: High-fidelity simulation has become essential in medical education, yet integration with advanced multimedia technologies remains underexplored. This study evaluated the effectiveness of combining high-fidelity simulation with multisource media systems (HFS-MMS) on emergency medicine residents' learning motivation and clinical competencies.
Methods: This quasi-experimental pre-post study included 72 postgraduate year-1 residents (74.2% completion rate) participating in technology-enhanced emergency medicine training. The intervention integrated high-fidelity simulation with comprehensive multimedia capabilities including multi-angle video recording, instant replay, mobile accessibility, and social learning platforms. Participants engaged in intensive 2-hour group training sessions featuring standardized emergency scenarios with progressive complexity. Outcome measures included validated assessments …

Still Chilly? Intersecting Inequalities In The Hidden Curriculum Faced By Female Medical Students, Hsing-Chen Yang

Journal of Medical Education

Background: Feminist scholars have used the term ``chilly classroom'' to describe the marginalization of women in higher education. The present study investigated female medical students' experiences with and strategies for coping with the chilly classroom in the ``hidden curriculum'' of unspoken gender and class norms.
Methods: Qualitative semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 female medical students (Years 1–6) of a Taiwanese university; the interviews were recorded, and the transcripts were subjected to thematic analysis.
Results: Three themes emerged from the interviews: (1) culture of hierarchical interactions, (2) family privilege and exclusive access to resources, and (3) gender discrimination and perpetuation …

Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Lama Rawat Inap Pasien Demam Berdarah Dengue Di Rumah Sakit Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Demak, Akhmad Safi’I, Solikhatur Rohmah, Muhammad Zulfikar Asumta, Abdul Aziz, Masruroh Hasyim, Zulfa Khusniyah, Mukhamad Rajin

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an acute infectious disease that often requires hospitalization with a variable length of stay (LOS). Several factors have been shown to influence LOS; however, findings from previous studies conducted in different hospitals remain inconsistent. This study aimed to analyze the association between age, gender, platelet count, hematocrit level, and leukocyte count with LOS among patients with DHF at Nahdlatul Ulama Islamic Hospital (RSI NU) Demak. This study employed a cross-sectional design using medical record data from 64 hospitalized patients with DHF admitted between January and May 2025, selected through purposive sampling. The sample eligibility criteria …

Sexuality-Related Lexical (In)Visibility In Asian Englishes: A Corpus-Based Study Using The International Corpus Of English (Ice), Jess V. Mendoza, April N. Salvador, Teri An Joy G. Magpale

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

This study examines the visibility and invisibility of sexuality-related terms in four Asian Englishes using data from the International Corpus of English (ICE). Drawing on Wilkinson’s (2022) sexuality-related lexical set and informed by scholarship on heteronormativity, the study analyzes the proportional visibility of 19 target lexemes across Englishes in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and India. The findings show that only a small subset of terms (gay, lesbian, same sex, sexual preference, bisexual, and sexual orientation) appear in the corpora, and even these occur at low frequencies. Among these, gay emerges as the most recurrent. The remaining terms are not …