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Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

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Developing Occupational Safety Awareness Among Exploration Porters Through PPM Activities Adhitya Chandra Setyawan; Gunbay
Journal of Conflict and Social Class (JCSC) Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Conflict and Social Class (JCSC)
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Occupational safety awareness is an essential component in supporting workplace preparedness and reducing occupational risks within mining exploration environments. Exploration porters frequently encounter hazardous working conditions, including difficult terrain, heavy equipment transportation, environmental risks, and physically demanding operational activities. This community empowerment program aimed to strengthen occupational safety awareness among exploration porters through participatory PPM activities conducted in Banyuwangi on October 22, 2025. The program employed a qualitative participatory approach involving educational workshops, practical safety demonstrations, emergency response simulations, collaborative discussions, and mentoring activities. Participants received training related to hazard identification, personal protective equipment usage, workplace communication, emergency preparedness, and safe operational behavior during exploration activities. The results demonstrated significant improvement in participants’ understanding of workplace hazards, safety procedures, risk prevention strategies, and emergency response preparedness. Participants also showed increased awareness regarding the importance of personal protective equipment and collective responsibility in maintaining workplace safety. In addition, collaborative discussions and practical simulations positively influenced participants’ communication skills, teamwork abilities, and confidence in applying occupational safety procedures during field operations. Despite challenges related to differences in educational backgrounds, traditional working habits, and limited previous safety training exposure, participatory educational methods and continuous mentoring contributed positively to strengthening safety awareness and responsible working behavior. Overall, the implementation of occupational safety training through PPM activities provided valuable opportunities for improving workplace preparedness, strengthening safety culture, and supporting sustainable community empowerment among exploration support workers in Banyuwangi.
The Impact of Multicultural Education on Intercultural Communication Skills among University Students Gunbay
Journal of Cultural Relativism (JCR) Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Cultural Relativism (JCR)
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In an increasingly globalized world, intercultural communication skills have become essential competencies for university students who interact within culturally diverse academic, professional, and social environments. Higher education institutions are increasingly expected to prepare students for effective communication across cultural boundaries while fostering mutual understanding and cooperation. Multicultural education has emerged as an important educational approach for achieving these goals by promoting cultural awareness, empathy, respect, and intercultural competence. This study examines the impact of multicultural education on the development of intercultural communication skills among university students through a systematic literature review of contemporary scholarly research. The findings indicate that multicultural education significantly enhances students’ abilities to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds by strengthening cultural awareness, reducing stereotypes, improving empathy, and fostering openness toward diversity. Furthermore, multicultural educational experiences contribute to the development of inclusive attitudes and collaborative communication practices. The study proposes a conceptual framework illustrating how multicultural education influences intercultural communication through the mediating effects of cultural awareness and intercultural competence. The findings provide valuable implications for educators, policymakers, and higher education institutions seeking to strengthen students’ global communication capabilities.