Nature’s Healing Touch: Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Ecotherapy and Ecopsychology in Cancer Supportive Care

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Cancer care demands holistic strategies to address the intricate challenges faced by individuals during their journey. This narrative review explores the emerging field of ecotherapy and ecopsychology, encompassing nature-based interventions to enhance psychosocial well-being in the context of cancer. Ecotherapy, defined as the connection between nature and human well-being, offers a diverse range of modalities, including nature-based interventions, animal-assisted therapies, and virtual reality. Drawing from Vedic traditions, it highlights the human-cosmos analogy, emphasizing the interconnectedness between individuals and the nature. Theoretical frameworks such as the Biophilia Hypothesis, Attention Restoration Theory, Systems Theory, Place Attachment Theory and Stress Recovery Theory underpin ecotherapeutic practices. This review outlines the multifaceted benefits of ecotherapy, spanning stress reduction, emotional well-being, medical recovery, resilience building, social connectedness, and empowerment. Future directions underscore the need for individualized approaches, healthcare professional training, and collaborative efforts to unlock the full potential of ecotherapy in promoting psychosocial well-being throughout the cancer care continuum.

Avoiding the Weaknesses that can be seen in Writing According to the Size and Shape of the Handwriting of Fourth Grade Students

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Focusing on Sri Lankan education in particular, this research investigates remedial teaching programs to overcome deficiencies in handwriting according to the size and shape of students in primary education. In this study, descriptive research methodology is used to collect information about relevant variables in relation to topic-based objectives. By analyzing the information and presenting conclusions and suggestions. This is a sample survey that falls under the survey research category under descriptive research. This study was conducted by analyzing the data obtained by conducting a six-step remedial teaching program and six evaluations to a selected sample to overcome writing weaknesses in terms of handwriting proper size and shape, which is an academic problem that needs to be solved in the field of education. In particular, the results revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between the remedial teaching program and the correction of handwriting impairments. The strong association and positive relationship between the confirms the need for specific treatment to overcome handwriting weaknesses in Sri Lankan education sector to maximize the achievement levels of all students. Sues of remedial teaching methods to overcome handwriting impairments shows significant impact on the development of the field of education. This is confirmed by data analysis and interpretation. The relevance of this research in teaching the development of handwriting skills in education. This confirms the need for specific treatment to overcome handwriting weaknesses in Sri Lankan education sector to maximize the achievement levels of all students.

Application of Social Capital-Based Institutional Model in Formulating Village-Owned Enterprise Policy as a Resilience Strategy for Local Economic Development

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This study aims to determine the application of social capital-based institutional models in formulating policies for village-owned enterprises as a resilience strategy for local economic development. This research uses a qualitative approach. Data collection is carried out through observation techniques, interviews, documentation Data reduction steps, data presentation, and conclusion/verification process the collected data. In view of the aftereffects of the examination, it was found that the investigation of the social capital-based institutional model, shows that parts of trust, informal organizations, and normal practices play a significant part in the utilization of this model in the detailing of arrangements for Town Claimed Ventures. These factors have’a major influence on the success of the village’s local economic development resilience strategy. Then the results of the analysis showed that the application of the social capital institutional model in Barae Village, Soppeng Regency, had succeeded in increasing the economic resilience of the community. This is realized through better access to the capital needed, as well as the ability of the community to meet their daily needs at affordable prices. The impact is an improvement in the quality of life and economic resilience in the village.

Teaching Design Process for Modules Belonging to the Specialized Knowledge Block of Information Technology for University Students According to the Competency Approach

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The article begins by summarizing the content of “Teaching through a Competency-based Approach”, analyzing the curriculum of specialized courses in Information Technology, emphasizing the crucial role of this field in various aspects of life and national development. The focus of the article is on the training objectives in the field of Information Technology, particularly the aim to educate bachelor’s degree holders with sufficient knowledge, skills, and political qualities to meet industry requirements. The article lists key Information Technology courses such as databases, computer networks, system analysis and design, programming, information security, artificial intelligence, and software development. Subsequently, the article describes important factors in the teaching process, including teaching tools and methods. This encompasses the necessity of using tools such as simulation software, instructional videos, and diverse teaching methods such as problem-based learning, project-based learning, and case study-based teaching. Finally, the article presents a detailed design process following the competency-based approach, from establishing training outcome standards, aligning objectives with standards, to identifying conditions and criteria for competency implementation in real-world professional settings. The article proposes a specific teaching plan for each specialized course, ensuring the integration of knowledge, skills, and attitudes, as well as the integrity of the teaching process. The article serves as a comprehensive guide on how to design teaching in the field of Information Technology using a competency-based approach. It highlights challenges and opportunities for improving the quality of education in this field in Vietnam.

The Urgency of Curriculum and Model of Progressive Islamic Education in Realizing Agrarian Justice in Indonesia (A Study on Agrarian Pesantren Organized by Front Nahdliyin for Natural Resource Sovereignty)

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This article describes the urgency of the progressive Islamic education curriculum in the Agrarian Islamic Boarding School organized by the Nahdiyyin Front for Natural Resource Sovereignty (FNKSDA) in the context of the struggle to achieve agrarian justice. This empirical research with a qualitative approach resulted in the conclusion that in the material aspect, the Agrarian Islamic Boarding School has an urgency to overcome the increasingly severe phenomenon of inequality and the agrarian and environmental crisis. In the ideational aspect, Agrarian Islamic Boarding Schools are also very important for introducing progressive Islamic ideas and at the same time providing examples of their actualization in dealing with agrarian problems. Agrarian Islamic boarding schools, in the end, are very useful in providing students with the capacity to research and strive for the emancipation of society from social-ecological problems in the spirit of cirital-humanist-religous education.

A Comprehensive Study on Integration of Big Data and AI in Financial Industry and its Effect on Present and Future Opportunities

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This study evaluates the substantial influence of AI-technologies in the finance industry, with advancement expected to accelerate in the next few years. It also forecasts the expansion of AI adoption across various business sectors and the integration of AI-based operational networks with existing commercial systems to meet consumer demands. The financial industry will blend AI-based transaction channels with established systems, enhancing the customer experience and efficiency. This integration will streamline and advance transaction processes, making them more responsive to customer demands. The standard change in customer dealings is expected to be a significant transformation in the financial sector. The transformative potential of Big Data and AI in the financial sector goes beyond operational improvements; these technologies will create new opportunities for growth and development, giving financial institutions a modest point in operational efficiency and innovative product and service offerings.
This study aims to investigate the overall impact of the convergence of Big Data and AI on the financial industry. It anticipates increased revolution, diversification of commercial applications, and smooth AI integration into existing systems. These technologies will shape the financial environment in the future, offering new opportunities for industry participants and consumers.

Comparative Analysis of Volatility Levels of 10 Stock Indices on the Indonesian Stock Exchange on 2 Economic Events Using Time Series Econometric Methods

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The purpose of this study is to determine the level of volatility of the 10 Stock Indices on the IDX during COVID-19 Economic Crisis and in the Economic Recovery periods in order to understand the benefits and risks of investing in post-economic crisis The results of this study indicate that 6 of 10 stock indices have no difference in the level of volatility in the 2 events. Only 4 Stock Indices have different levels of volatility. In the post-crisis period, the volatility of the stock index is at a very low level, so it is very interesting to see the investment returns opportunities. Although in these 2 events; majority of volatility levels of stock indices are relatively low in terms of parameters; but there is a fairly large gab of volatility values. High levels of volatility can also occur not only during crisis but also when the economy has improved.

The Dual Effect of Information and Communication Technology in Developing Banking Industries. A case study at Ogbomoso. Oyo State South Western, Nigeria

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is at the centre of this global change and one of the modern yardsticks in rating a business enterprise is its ICT infrastructural layout.

This study was carried out in two commercial banks in Ogbomosho town, Oyo state, Nigeria using research survey methods a procedures in which the attitudes, opinions, behaviours or characteristics of the population were determined. The population of the study comprises of key staffs and functional heads of the branch of the banks selected for the study which are GTB in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria and UBA in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria. There are a total of 20 staffs of various departments at UBA and 30 staffs at GTB. This random sampling population was gotten from top management staff of both banks with a total sample size of (50) staffs from both banks.  Random sampling is selected because of its ease of use and it eliminates bias.

The study revealed information communication technology has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of bank service delivery. Larger percentage of the respondents strongly agreed that bank service delivery, customer satisfaction and bank performance have beem improved since the introduction of information communication technology to the banking system and that major challenges faced by Nigerian commercial banks in the use of information communication technology are sporadic and inefficient electricity supply, low internet penetration, telecommunications problems. The results from the regression analysis indicate that it is clear from the model summary that the information and communication technology variables explain 42.3% of the variance on performance of commercial banks in Nigeria. This left a variance of 57.7% that was not accounted for by information and communication technology. This is an indication that however much information and communication technology influenced the performance of commercial banks in Nigeria; there were other more significant factors that also affected the performance of the commercial banks in Nigeria.

The study established that there is a strong relationship between information and communication technology and the banking system in Nigeria.

The Influence of Coordination and Leadership Quality on Work Discipline of Employees in the Department of Food Security, Agriculture, and Fisheries in South Barito Regency

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This study aims to examine the effect of coordination and leadership quality on work discipline of emmployees in the Department of Food Security, Agriculture, and Fisheries in South Barito Regency. The population in this study consists of all employees of the Food Security, Agriculture, and Fisheries Department of South Barito Regency, totaling 315 individuals. As the population in this study is more than 100 individuals, a random sampling method is employed based on the Slovin formula to streamline the time and cost of the research. Data were analyzed using Multiple Regression Analysis. The results of this study are Coordination has an effect on Work Discipline of employees, Leadership quality has an effect on work discipline of employee in the Department of Food Security, Agriculture, and Fisheries in South Barito Regency.

Analysis of Digital Transformation on Consumer Behavior for Shopping in Offline and Online Store (Case Study: UNIQLO Indonesia)

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Uniqlo is one of the world’s largest Apparel Fashion firms. Uniqlo’s business strategy integrates the entire clothing-making process, from planning and design to production, distribution, and retail. Uniqlo expanded its retail operations in Indonesia on February 13, 2013, and presently has 65 stores in 25 cities throughout the country. Uniqlo Indonesia must face obstacles in this digital era shift; during the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of business owners creating e-commerce stores and customers purchasing online surged rapidly. Uniqlo has the lowest online sales contribution rate among its competitors, with 16% Online Sales Contribution and 84% Offline Sales Contribution. Uniqlo aspires to boost its online sales contribution to 20%. This study offers a maximized omnichannel integration approach between Uniqlo Indonesia’s online store and Uniqlo Indonesia’s offline stores to achieve Uniqlo’s aim of becoming the number one global apparel company. This research includes an internal analysis that includes value chain analysis and resources analysis to evaluate Uniqlo Indonesia’s internal condition and determine strengths and weaknesses, an external analysis that includes general environment analysis, industry analysis, and competitor analysis to evaluate Uniqlo Indonesia’s external conditions and determine threats and opportunities, and a customer journey analysis that includes the five A’s. Following the analytical phase, TOWS Matrix, Business Model Canvas, and Value Proposition Canvas were produced to help improve the formulation of the solution for Uniqlo Indonesia. Uniqlo Indonesia should improve every touchpoint across all integrated channels in the customer journey using Uniqlo Indonesia resources to improve the omnichannel integration strategy. This research’s business strategy and solutions can be utilized by Uniqlo Indonesia to boost customer awareness, sales, and customer loyalty.