Chasing Validation: Social Media Use, FOMO, and Teen Self-Esteem

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This research seeks to investigate how social media usage correlates with fear of missing out and self-esteem in adolescents. It involved 40 teenagers, evenly split with 20 boys and 20 girls, all within the age range of 14 to 18 years, selected from Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. To evaluate the pertinent variables, the researchers utilizedstandard psychometric assessments. For analyzing the data, Pearson’s correlation coefficient and independent sample t-test were utilized. The results revealed a positive correlation between social media usage and the fear of missing out, as well as a negative correlation with self-esteem. Additionally, a positive relationship was noted between the fear of missing out and levels of self-esteem. There was also a notable difference between genders in their use of social media. Whereas no notable gender differences were found regarding fear of missing out and self-esteem.

Course Redesign: Implementing Active Learning to Enhance Student Success

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Delivering online courses is not a new paradigm in U.S. higher education. Online courses and programs play a significant role in providing opportunities for adult learners to further their education without sacrificing their work and family commitments. Because of the advancement of communication technologies, the educational landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. Higher educational institutions must have a continuous improvement mindset to integrate emerging educational technologies and best instructional pedagogies into the curricula. Revising the course content and evaluating the updated course’s effectiveness is imperative. This paper presents a study in which a revised course in the master’s program of healthcare administration is incorporated with active learning approaches. For triangulation, a mixed-method research design is employed to collect qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources. The results from this study confirm findings derived from prior empirical research studies. The limitations and future research are also discussed. The implications for online education instructors, instructional designers, and administrators are also presented.

Tourist Identification at Surakarta City Tourist Destinations Through the Culturaltraveler Tendency Scale

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This study aims to identify the behavior of tourists visiting the city of Surakarta and its impact on sustainable tourism. Surakarta is known for its rich cultural heritage and various attractive tourist destinations. However, the increasing number of tourists post-COVID-19 presents challenges related to environmental management and cleanliness. Utilizing the Cultural Traveler Tendency Scale, this research analyzes whether tourists demonstrate environmentally friendly behaviors in their activities at tourist destinations.Through a quantitative approach, data was collected from tourists at various locations in Surakarta to explore the types of cultural tourist behaviors, expenditures, and the relationship between behavior and spending during their visit. The findings of this study are expected to provide insights for stakeholders in the tourism sector to formulate policies that support tourism sustainability.The research indicates that many tourists still lack awareness of the importance of environmental preservation, negatively impacting the sustainability of tourist destinations in Surakarta. By understanding tourist behavior, strategies can be developed to enhance their awareness and participation in environmental conservation efforts, thus enabling sustainable tourism to be optimally realized. The results of this study are anticipated to serve as a reference for future research and policy development in tourism in Surakarta.

Family Structure and its Impact on Cognitive Development in High School Students: A Critical Perspective

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This study critically explores the impact of family structure on the cognitive growth of high school students. Family structure plays a pivotal role in shaping the cognitive development of adolescents, influencing their academic performance, problem-solving abilities, and overall intellectual growth. With changing family dynamics globally, including nuclear families, single-parent households, extended families, and blended families, it becomes essential to understand how these variations affect cognitive outcomes during the formative high school years. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative assessments of cognitive abilities with qualitative interviews to gain deeper insights into students’ experiences within different family environments.

The study reveals that students from stable family structures, characterized by consistent emotional support and effective communication, tend to exhibit enhanced cognitive abilities, including better memory retention, critical thinking, and adaptive learning skills. Conversely, students from disrupted or less cohesive family environments may face cognitive challenges due to stress, reduced academic engagement, and limited access to educational resources. However, the findings also highlight that family structure alone does not determine cognitive growth; factors such as socioeconomic status, parental education levels, and school support systems play significant mediating roles.

Breastfeeding Experiences of Working Mothers in Indonesia

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Exclusive breastfeeding refers to providing infants with breast milk exclusively for the first six months, without any additional food or fluids, aside from authorized vitamins and medications. It is a natural process that significantly impacts the health of the baby, mother, and family. However, many mothers face challenges in successfully breastfeeding or often stop early, particularly working mothers. This study aimed to explore the breastfeeding experiences of working mothers. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research involved eight participants who are working mothers with babies aged 3-6 months, selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using Colaizzi’s method and NVIVO software. The findings revealed six key categories: the process of pregnancy and childbirth, self-confidence, breastfeeding challenges, strategies to overcome these challenges, sources of breastfeeding support, and emotional experiences during breastfeeding. The study highlights the crucial need for support from family, the workplace (including colleagues, supervisors, and available facilities) to enhance the success of exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers.

Reproduction Performance Madura Cattle in Ganding Distric and Lenteng Distric, Sumenep Regency

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This research aimed to evaluate the reproductive performance of female Madura cattle in Ganding and Lenteng Districts, Sumenep Regency. The research utilized a total of 126 female Madura cattle, comprising 50 individuals from Lenteng District and 76 from Ganding District. The variables examined included breeding system, service per conception , conception rate, days open, and calving interval. The collected data were analyzed descriptively. The findings revealed that within the breeding system, 92.36% of the cows were bred through artificial insemination, while 7.49% were bred naturally with bulls. The service per conception value was recorded at 1.49, days open averaged 108.97 ± 26.89 days, and the calving interval was 388.04 ± 27.85 days. The reasearch concluded that Madura cattle in Ganding and Lenteng Districts exhibit good reproductive performance concerning service per conception. However, the extended days open and calving interval indicate the presence of prolonged intervals between calvings, suggesting areas for improvement in reproductive management.

Apple Inc.: A Case Study on Marketing Excellence and Sustainable Innovation in a Dynamic Market

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The research will undertake an in-depth case study approach to the marketing strategic analysis of Apple Inc., an American tech giant recognized for its technological innovations and contributions. This case study aims to gain insights into its competitive positioning, marketing strategies, and prospects. Apple is a leading technology company and one of the most successful and innovative companies in the world. Its highly effective marketing strategy that meticulously incorporates consumer behavior analytics has helped it dominate the tech industry and become a household name. The study explores pivotal theories on Brand Equity and Emotional Marketing, providing insights into how companies can sustain and retain their competitive edge in the dynamic market. Subsequently, it undertakes an exhaustive 7Ps Marketing Mix analysis of Apple. The analysis delves into Apple’s long-term sustainability goals within its business model. It assesses its current initiatives aligned with the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) to examine the company’s challenges in achieving them in the present scenario. The findings from the study reveal that Apple’s marketing strategy aligns with the company’s mission and vision to provide the best products and an elegant user-centric experience to its loyal base of customers through innovation, product differentiation, and evoking a sense of emotional attachment to its users. Apple’s marketing strategy aligned with the company’s SDGs of achieving a seventy-five per cent overall reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 through innovative carbon-neutral design solutions and recycling and reuse policies over its entire supply chain while still upholding its name in producing the best products. The study highlights the potential for transformative breakthroughs and underscores the necessity of continuous innovation and adaptability for future success.

Improving Reproductive Performance of Laying Hens with a Combination of Selenium: Effects on FSH and LH Hormones

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This research aims to evaluate the provision of inorganic and organic selenium in feed on the reproductive status of layers. This research took the main object as layers aged 60 weeks with the ISA Brown strain. The research used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) method with Duncan’s advanced test. The results of this study explain that giving additional feed in the form of selenium (Se) with several doses of basal feed plus inorganic selenium 1000 g/ton of feed and organic selenium 225 g/ton of feed showed a significant increase in the FSH hormone, while giving basal feed plus inorganic selenium at a dose of 2,500 g/ton of feed and organic selenium at a dose of 375 g/ton of feed gave a significant increase in the LH hormone. The best treatment results are because the additional feed contained in organic selenium can help layers improve reproduction to produce good quality eggs.

The Influence of Digital Marketing Through SEO and Social Media Marketing Activities on Brand Awareness in Building Brand Equity and Brand Loyalty Site Pikiran-Rakyat.Com

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The massive development of the internet has triggered changes in all aspects and industries. Including the mass media industry, so that there is an era of convergence towards conventional media to survive in the digital era. Including the Harian Umum Pikiran Rakyat which has the online news site Pikiran-Rakyat.com in the shadow of Pikiran Rakyat Media Network. Pikiran-Rakyat.com is one of the brave media that provides a lot of information and news not only for the people of Greater Bandung or West Java. It can also be accessed nationally, like other competitors, namely Kompas and Tribun News. The aim of this research is: The aims to be obtained in this research which are designed and adapted to the problem formulation are as follows: Knowing the influence of using Search Engine Optimization on increasing brand awareness, Knowing the influence of Social Media Marketing Activities (SMMAs) on increasing brand awareness, Knowing the influence increasing brand awareness of brand equity and knowing the effect of increasing brand awareness on brand loyalty from Pikiran-Rakyat.com  This research method is quantitative with descriptive analysis techniques and structural equation models or what are called Structural Equation Models (SEM) and Partial Last Square (PLS). The results of this research show that respondents’ responses regarding Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Brand Awareness, Brand Equity and Brand Loyalty are in the good category, while responses to the Social Media Marketing Activities (SMMAs) variable are in the quite good category. The relationship between Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Social Media Marketing Activities (SMMAs) has a positive effect on Brand Awareness. Meanwhile, the Brand Awareness relationship has a positive influence on both Brand Equity and Brand Loyalty.

The Function of Apparent Diffusion Coefficient and Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in Distinguishing between Different Types of Brain Tumors

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Introduction: The second most common cause of mortality globally is tumors, and early detection is crucial for improving outcomes. Brain tumors, characterized by abnormal cell growth in the brain, can be either benign or malignant. Although conventional MRI techniques are routinely used for diagnosis, they often lack the sensitivity needed for tumor grading and characterization. By determining the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value for each tumor and contrasting these results with the final histology result, this study seeks to evaluate the function of Diffusion Weighted Imaging (DWI) in differentiating between common brain tumors in patients.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted involving thirty-four patients who underwent MRI examinations, including conventional and DWI, at a diagnostic radiology department between January 2022 and December 2024. The study employed a 1.5-T magnetic resonance scanner, with DWI analyzed using calculated ADC values. Data on demographics, MRI characteristics, and histopathological findings were collected and analyzed using SPSS Version 27.

Results: Whole-lesion ADC center values ranged 0.470–2.854 × 10−3 mm2/s higher values in dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor and lower in abscess, AS for ADC border values ranged 0.770–1.672 × 10−3 mm2/s higher values in pilocytic astrocytoma and lower in malignant meningioma. These results demonstrated the value of ADC in brain lesion differential diagnosis.

Conclusion: DWI and ADC are excellent supplementary imaging modalities because they are quick, simple, non-invasive, and require no contrast injection. It might be able to distinguish between various brain lesions, facilitating prompt diagnosis and care.