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One of the growing trends in e-commerce today is flash sales, which offer deep discounts for a limited time. This phenomenon has attracted the attention of many people, including Gen-Z. This study aims to re-examine Shopee by eliminating the arousal and pleasure variables, enabling researchers to analyze...

Background: Troponin T (TnT) is a highly specific biomarker for myocardial infarction (MI). Haemodialysis (HD) patients often have increased arterial stiffness and elevated TnT. Previous studies have linked elevated TnT with worse outcome, even in the absence of MI. The aim of this study was to evaluate...

Introduction: Assessment of pulse wave velocity (PWV) is recognized as a marker of arterial stiffness within human medicine. Non-invasive evaluation of arterial structural changes in relation to atherosclerosis in porcine models of cardiovascular disease, would be valuable in longitudinal assessment...

Background: Local pulse wave velocity (c) is widely used as an index of local carotid arterial stiffness. In middle-aged type1 and type2 diabetic patients, arterial stiffness is higher than in healthy people, but much less data are available for young subjects. Our aim was to quantify the changes in...

Background. Central aortic blood pressure (CBP) parameters are increasingly proved to be stronger predictors of cardiovascular outcomes than peripheral blood pressure parameters. Aortic stiffness, which increases with age, alters these parameters. The aim of this study was to compare the CBP parameters...

In high precision three coordinates measuring machine in the process of measurement, dynamic error analysis has been improved measuring machine precision and speed is an important subject. Three coordinate measuring machine structure in the movement of the dynamic deformation of the theoretical points....

In the new media era, the development of smart phones accelerated the rapid use of mobile media, with the birth of the mobile phone app and coverage, WeChat, weibo and other popular apps have become the main communication tools of contemporary college students, the traditional teaching management mode...

The hardware modules of the balcony farm system include McS-52, WIFI, temperature and humidity, relay, LCD1602, etc. The software is developed by eclipse, and the user interface is developed with technologies such as linear layout, GridView, Activity and Intent. Finally, the mobile APP can monitor the...

This study aims to determine: 1) zakat Management (planning and organizing), and 2) the zakat accounting implementation based on PSAK 109 to the National Amil zakat Majene Regency 2014-2016. The data used are primary data and secondary data. Technique of data retrieval is done by interview and documentation...

The aims of this research are to investigate the effectiveness of positive reinforcement to improve discipline behavior in a kindergarten student. The discipline behavior is important as a key success of school readiness and future academic success. Children will not be able to adapt to academic tasks...

The authors consider the main existing models of national and supranational strategic planning. Currently, the western and eastern models of strategic planning are most widely used. Within the Western model, American and European stand out. The authors note the advantages and disadvantages of each of...

Kudus is identified as Kota Santri due to its identity through its Islamic culture. Cultural awareness must be possessed people surroundings. Teachers can foster it in the classroom activity by approaching students’ background knowledge as target culture. Speaking is one way to activate students’ ideas,...

Separately living with parents causes adolescent girls who live in orphanages to have lower levels of positive affect. This study aimed to determine the effect of yoga training to increase positive affect adolescent girls in several orphanage in city of Makassar. The subject of the study (N = 10, age...

This study discusses the perceptions and opinions of the primary school teachers about whether or not for primary students go to the kindergarten first. Respondents of this study are the primary school teacher who have immeasurable teaching experience. The data were collected by interviewing 40 primary...

The article examines the formation of the main approaches to the definition of the concept of “critical thinking”, the most important components of critical thinking and the relationship between manipulation of consciousness and critical thinking. The work also studies the formation of critical thinking...

Abstract The causes factor that influence students problems are learning resources and instructional model applied have not provided opportunities for students to construct their knowledge. Based on these conditions, the Facebook-assisted group investigation model was developed to improve students'...

This study aims to evaluate the validity of The General Election Commission (KPU) Regulation Number 20 of 2023 concerning Amendments to KPU Regulation Number 15 of 2023 concerning General Election Campaigns which regulates the use of state facilities in the campaign as a follow-up to the Constitutional...

One of Generation Z’s most significant interests is their interest in dressing. Generation Z uses fashion as a way to express themselves. Their impulsive behavior makes them buy things quickly with lack of deliberation before making a purchase. They want new products, good quality, in terms of second-hand...

Z-source inverters (ZSI) have been widely used in photovoltaic grid-connected applications because of their high efficiency and low cost. However, due to the lack of electrical isolation, such inverters are prone to leakage current (LC), affecting the safety and stability of the system. This paper reviews...

On January 13, 2023, the Japanese government announced nuclear-contaminated water discharge policy, which aroused consumers’ concerns about the safety of seafood products. From an ESG perspective, this article explores the impact of the announcement of this policy on consumption. This article uses multiple...

This study aims to determine the perception of Generation Z about the direct costs and opportunity costs of having children, gender relations in decision-making on the number of children, and the dimensions of the value of children. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with research subjects...

Recently, the growth and demand of Extended Reality (XR) Technologies, which include (AR), VR and MR) around the world have surged, as XR is being utilized in a wide spectrum of fields. Many higher education institutions (HEIs) are integrating XR Technologies in their classrooms to increase learners'...

In the study with a sample of heterosexual couples living in China (N = 409), husbands and wives reported their division of household labor (i.e., domestic chores contribution rate and household economy contribution rate) and marital satisfaction. The results indicated a partial gender effect within...

Social globalization has become inevitable in today’s information society. Social media plays a growing role as an apparatus for transforming society into global citizens with significant exposure to foreign cultures. This article examines the multicultural experiences of Generation Z in Indonesia through...

Research has shown a relationship between learning with happiness and motivation in learning, but the relationship between these aspects of learning and academic performance is not clear. This study’s purpose was to understand these associations in sample of first grade students in Hong Kong. The students’...

Renovascular hypertension is an uncommon cause of secondary hypertension. Percutaneous angioplasty is considered in selected patients. Retrospective study of patients undergoing renal artery revascularization, in a tertiary centre, in 2004–2017. Demographic, biometrical, radiological and clinical data...

Background: Non-invasive measurement of Central Blood Pressure (CBP) in the clinic setting is the advantage of the validated, tonometer-based SphygmoCor device. Recently, a novel brachial cuff-based SphygmoCor device (XCEL) has been tested and validated against the tonometer-based method of CBP measurement....

East Sumba Regency is an dry climate area, which has an impact on water availability, especially for agricultural production. Additionally, this area has a large area of land that can be optimize for productive agricultural areas. Several factors that affect productive land are climate, land management,...

A key focus in transforming the profession of ICT to one of contributing to a sustainable future is the education of students who may think and act as sustainable practitioners in computing. An important understanding in this is the relationship between ethics and sustainability in the student intake....

Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV) requirements for UHV and EHV circuit breakers were investigated with the simple radial and meshed network models by CIGRE WG A3.28 and it was confirmed that the CIGRE network models could provide the TRV behaviours effectively using the system and equipment parameters...

This study explores the importance of the physical environment on several classrooms early childhood learning center in Sidoarjo, Indonesia. In this study obtained da ta interview with teachers (n=10) to understand the importance of the physical environment of the classroom at the learning center. Thematic...

The article is devoted to the possibilities of implementing early assistance for a disabled child or a child with limited abilities (from 0 to 3 years), as well as his parents or persons replacing them in a preschool educational institution. Studies show that the earlier the children of this category...

Career is important in one’s life. A good career must be prepared since students have been able to understand themselves and understand the various types of careers that exist. That way students easily make career decisions that they will choose later. High school students are considered to have to prepare...

This study aims to develop mobile learning app based on a sociotechnology approaches on Electrolyte dan Nonelectrolyte Solutions and to know the feasibility of media produced. Mobile learning was tested at SMAN 1 Serang Baru Bekasi and SMAN 11 Bekasi from January to Mei 2020. The research method used...

Wood is a material used by man to meet his life needs, both as building materials and other tools. Conditions as a construction component require large size, one that can be by making lamina wood. This study is the influence of lamina on physical properties, mechanical properties, healthy classes using...

This best Practice writing tells of the good experiences that have been carried out by the Principal in the Implementation of the Batch 2 Driving School Program which aims to improve the quality of education at Panggang Elementary School. This best practice was carried out at Panggang Elementary School...

China’s government has introduced Dual Credit Policy to promote the green transformation of the automobile industry, and in August 2023, a new Credit Pool mechanism was added. This paper focuses on the impact of the Credit Pool on the investment decision of traditional automobile enterprises. The study...

Tafsir is expected to be a solution to the problems of human life as the Qur’an was revealed as a mercy to the universe. Among the problems is leadership. Among the mufassir in Indonesia who have served in government is Buya Hamka, who not only interpreted verses but also practiced through involvement...

This study examines auditors’ understanding and application of the International Standard on Auditing (ISA 240) in their audit of financial statements in Malaysia for sustainable fraud detection. The study aims to address two key issues: first, the auditors’ comprehensive understanding of ISA240 standards,...

Cloud driven big data synergy has changed the dental healthcare system. With the integration of AI, it has ushered in dentistry 4.0 where artificial intelligence and machine learning will identify patterns to help in diagnosis and management of oral diseases. The increasing requirements for appointments...

This paper explores how ecofiction can serve as a didactic tool for cultivating anticipatory thinking, agency, and shared imagination toward sustainable futures in educational contexts. Drawing on the concepts of anticipation, anticipatory governance, and pedagogies of hope, it situates literature and...

Metrocycle is a browser-based road safety education game developed to reinforce proper driving behaviors among Filipino motorcycle and bicycle riders through a gamified education approach. However, like any application, many of its aspects, such as user interface and user experience (UI/UX), accessibility,...

Aim: To evaluate the relation between arterial stiffness and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) in metabolic syndrome (MetS) patients during more than 3 years observation period (average was 3,8 years). Methods: This longitudinal study enrolled 573 subjects (aged 53,4 ± 6 years, 63% female,...

Background: Arterial stiffening is an important predictor of cardiovascular risk. In order to identify the pathogenic mechanisms it is necessary to characterise arterial micro-structure and –mechanical properties. Here, we test the hypothesis that chemical fixation (employed in microscopical preparation...

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam which has a very broad dimension consisting of various aspects including aspects of faith, social aspects, and economic aspects, where zakat managers are given the mandate from planning, implementing, controlling to reporting which includes collection, distribution...

There are such countless elements that make individuals troublesome in dominating talking expertise effectively, like absence of training, terrified of committing errors, reluctant to be snickered and don’t feel certain, or at some point they appear don’t have thoughts in rehearsing their talking, and...

Pt/TiO2-xNy film has been synthesized successfully through the sol-gel method and spin coating method. The roughness and absorption wavelength were analyzed by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometer(UV-vis). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) showed that the elements...

As the Internet develops faster, it has also become more useful. Many Chinese Internet users utilize online tourism and travel services for vacation and travel. To evaluate the prevalent online tourism and travel service providers, this paper selects five of the most popular providers in China, including...

To understand the microbial community characteristics and denitrification status in coastal water ecosystem of Bohai Bay, China, the bacterioplankton from six representative stations were collected in September 2016, and the bacterial community and abundance of nir-encoding denitrifying bacteria were...