Southeast Asia University

This paper proposes the integration of mask work within the next phase of the Inclusive Treatment Experimental Ritual Performance (In TERiPe) model - a culturally grounded therapeutic framework rooted in the Bajau-Sama Igal dance tradition. While the first two In TERiPe pilot workshops (2023–2025) with forty-one People with Different Abilities (PwDA) successfully explored the healing dimensions of Igal-dramatherapy without the use of masks, new insights from practice-based research suggest that masking can deepen emotional accessibility and symbolic transformation in participants. The proposed phase, supported by the Ministry of Education Malaysia grant (2025–2026), aims to develop and test mask-integrated movement sequences through smaller pilot rehearsals and at the International Mask Festival (IMF) 2025, leading up to a major inclusive workshop scheduled within nine months from August 2025. Drawing from theories of ritual performance, dramatherapy, and Southeast Asian aesthetics, this article articulates the cultural rationale, psychophysical potential, and humanistic implications of introducing masks into Igal-based therapy. It positions mask work as a bridge between tradition and innovation, body and psyche, personal emotion and communal empathy — proposing a new, inclusive grammar for Malaysian performing-arts-based therapy.

The UK Tobacco Industry Interference Index (UKTI) is part of the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index (GTI). Based on a survey methodology developed by the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA), and published by the Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control (GGTC), the GTI is a global survey on how governments respond to tobacco industry interference and to what extent they protect their public health policies from the commercial and vested interests of the tobacco industry, as required under the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). Since the first GTI in 2019, the UKTI has been compiled by the Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG) at the University of Bath. The latest UKTI, the fourth in the series, was published in November 2023. Monitoring, investigating and reporting on industry interference is complex, with large volumes of publicly available information found in multiple locations and formats. These include government sources such as lobbying registers, Hansard reports and registers of interests; tobacco industry sources such as company reports, websites and press releases; and external media including the industry and retail press. TCRG has implemented some innovative methods using a wide range of tools and resources, including open-source intelligence techniques (OSINT) and freedom of information requests (FOIs). These methods are outlined and critically assessed in this article. In doing so, we hope that lessons learned in the UK may be relevant to monitoring of tobacco industry interference elsewhere.

Indonesia regulates digital defamation through the ITE Law; however, the existing framework remains inadequate because it fails to achieve a balanced integration of reputation protection, freedom of expression, legal coherence, institutional coordination, and public awareness. This research aims to analyze regulatory inadequacies on digital defamation, identify weaknesses in the existing framework, and propose a justice-based reconstruction for Indonesia’s legal system. Employing a constructivist paradigm, this study adopts a socio-legal research approach with a descriptive type of analysis. Data were derived from secondary sources, including primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials, collected through library research and analyzed qualitatively. The research demonstrates that Indonesia’s regulation of digital defamation remains unjust because it fails to adequately protect citizens’ right to express opinions without surveillance, restriction, or silencing. Substantively, lawmakers must critically reconsider Article 45 paragraph (4) of the ITE Law to ensure fair and consistent enforcement. Structurally, law enforcement institutions must strengthen coordination between the police, prosecutors, and judiciary to address weak institutional synergy. Culturally, policymakers and stakeholders must expand public dissemination of the ITE Law to improve legal understanding across society. Based on these findings, the study concludes that reconstructing the regulation of digital defamation requires embedding justice-oriented values into both legal norms and enforcement mechanisms, particularly through reforming Article 27A and Article 45 paragraph (5) of the ITE Law.

Non-intrusive load classification (NILC) is a crucial technique in energy management, helping to reduce unnecessary energy consumption and support the development of smart buildings. However, accurately classifying devices with similar characteristics and handling the complexity of electrical signals remain significant challenges. This research presents a deep learning-based NILC designed to efficiently extract key features from energy data. The convolutional LSTM combines a residual block (RB) and squeeze-and-excitation (SE) layers within a convolutional neural network (CNN) to enhance feature extraction while minimizing information loss. It consists of three main convolutional blocks, each incorporating SE layers to improve feature attention, along with long-short-term memory (LSTM) to capture sequential dependencies, leading to improved classification accuracy. The proposed model is trained on datasets containing 2, 3, and 4-electrical appliance operation scenarios, with feature data transformed into kurtograms to enhance signal characteristics. The training results achieved peak accuracy scores of 98.08%, 99.96%, and 99.75% and precision scores of 99.96%, 95.65%, and 97.10% for the respective scenarios. These results highlight the effectiveness of NILM in optimizing household energy usage, marking a significant step toward developing advanced technologies that reduce energy costs, promote sustainable energy consumption, and enhance energy management in future smart homes.

Determining the causal factors influencing college students’ willingness to consume digital music in China is crucial given the rapid integration of digital technology with the traditional music industry. Chengdu, as a rapidly developing city in China with a thriving youth culture and a significant presence of higher education institutions, provides an ideal setting to explore the factors influencing college students’ willingness to consume digital music. Using a mixed-method approach and a sample of 431 college students from various universities in Chengdu, this research examines the impact of perceived value, behavioral attitude, subjective norms, user participation, user stickiness, and psychological needs on digital music consumption intention. The empirical results show that these factors jointly affect consumption intention, with user stickiness and psychological needs serving as mediators. Specifically, perceived value, behavioral attitude, subjective norms, and user participation have a significant positive impact on consumption intention. These findings provide valuable insights for digital music platforms and the music industry to develop targeted marketing strategies and services tailored to the demands and behaviors of college students in Chengdu.

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the importance weights of the demand for product innovation, specifically in single-detached house among Generation Z in Thailand. Design/methodology/approach The significant quantitative research, analyzed using a modified analytical hierarchy process, involved a total of 400 Generation Z responses. These responses were categorized by two levels of house prices: up to US$150,000 and above US$150,000, with 200 people per price level. The data were then analyzed with Likert-scale questionnaire through the modified analytical hierarchy process model, providing valuable insights into Generation Z’s housing preferences. Findings The results of this study indicate that the sample group with house prices up to US$150,000 prioritizes innovation that provides convenience, while the groups with house prices above US$150,000 prioritize security innovations. Generation Z’s top three innovations with highest demand in single-detach houses are related to security innovation. Research limitations/implications This study is advantageous for developers which can be used to plan and design homes for Generation Z customers. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research is the first to determine the importance weights of Generation Z’s demand for product innovation of single-detached houses in Thailand.

Following the conclusion of World War II on September 2, 1945, the global community transitioned into a period characterized by both peace and accelerated progress.The advancements in the fields of finance, education, science, and medicine, particularly in Western societies, were predominantly spearheaded by the Anglo-Saxon nations, with the United States taking a prominent role.Then, the Anglo-Saxons, under the leadership of the United States, and the impact of the Anglo Saxons on business and the economy is a subject of considerable interest.In the present year of 2023, we are observing a significant shift in the Western nations that were formerly regarded as the dominant global powers.These nations, commonly referred to as the "Developed nations," including the G7, have experienced a substantial decline in their economic influence.Specifically, their collective economic share, which once accounted for 70 percent, has diminished to 30.7 percent over the course of the past three decades.In the year 2021, the emerging economies of the BRICS group have surpassed the overall market share.In light of the significant population percentages of 31.5 percent and 41 percent within the G7 group in 2022, it is pertinent to consider their ability to effectively respond to and capitalize on the emerging "new world order" of the 21st century.Given this context, a pertinent question arises: should Thailand persist in adhering to the Western world order?This essay aims to analyze the forthcoming developments and to examine the economic policies implemented by the G7 and BRICS groups, with a specific focus on their impact on the global economy as well as the economy of Thailand.

This study investigates the relationship between student engagement, career adaptability, and the employability of university graduates. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data were collected from 450 undergraduate and postgraduate students at two universities in Guangzhou, China. Regression analysis was conducted, and statistical package of social science (SPSS) software was employed to examine the impact of key variables, including career adaptability, transferable skills, social support networks, and student engagement, on employability outcomes. The results indicate a significant positive relationship between career adaptability and successful workforce transition, suggesting that graduates with higher adaptability are better prepared for the job market. Transferable skills gained through higher education were also found to have a substantial impact on employability across various industries. Furthermore, social support networks, both within and outside the university, were shown to positively influence graduates' career development and job acquisition. The findings underscore the importance of integrating career adaptability training in universities by emphasizing the development of transferable skills and strengthening social support networks. Additionally, fostering student engagement through academic and extracurricular activities is crucial. The study concludes that a comprehensive approach that incorporates these elements can significantly enhance the employability of university graduates, enabling them to meet the demands of the modern workforce.