The abstract serves both today’s banks, which are significantly impacted by unsustainability in direct and indirect ways. There is growing pressure within the banks of Pakistan to enhance sustainable banking practices; where these green banking practices are still in the initial stages of enhancing sustainability, banks face increasing pressure to improve their environmental performance. This study examines the impact of environmental performance by enhancing sustainable green banking practices, focusing on the moderating role of ecological obsessive passion in this relationship. Green banking practices are evaluated through micro-level factors such as operations, investments, and policies. The study also explores how obsessive environmental passion affects the relationship between banking practices and their impact on environmental performance. Data were collected using the partial least-squares structural equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) method from 241 respondents working for banks in Pakistan. The findings indicate that sustainable banking procedures, comprising operations, investments, and policies, have a considerable positive impact on environmental performance. Furthermore, the study discovered that environmental obsessive passion modifies the relationship between green banking practices and policies and environmental sustainability. However, the relationship between green investments and ecological performance remains. To increase sustainability, banks should include green practices in their fundamental operations, investments, and policies. It includes using energy-efficient technologies, encouraging paperless transactions, and funding environmentally conscious enterprises.

This study aims to analyze the level of political participation in the upcoming 2024 Simultaneous Regional Head Elections in West Sulawesi Province. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to assess the political participation index and patterns of participation behavior. The research was conducted from January to April 2024, focusing on participants aged 20 years and above, all of whom were registered voters. The target population included active voters from various districts in West Sulawesi, using stratified sampling to ensure demographic and geographic representation. The sample comprised 122 survey respondents and 15 key informants selected purposively based on their roles in the electoral process. Results indicate that political participation is projected to increase compared to previous elections, though gaps remain between districts. Districts with better access to information and local leaders’ involvement show higher participation. Factors influencing participation include: (1) demographic factors, with the 30–45 age group showing higher participation, while younger generations (under 30 years) demonstrate apathy; (2) socio-cultural factors, where traditional norms and the role of religious leaders influence voter mobilization; and (3) political factors, including trust in candidates and local issues such as infrastructure. Barriers to participation include a lack of political education, apathy due to dissatisfaction with government performance, and administrative issues. Efforts to enhance participation include community-based education and social media, although these have not been fully optimized.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order (MCO) have had a negative impact on the financial well-being and digital well-being of B40 or small household income families in urban areas. In responding to the crisis, the government had launched multiple assistance programs to assist the group. Hence, the study intends to examine the relationship of government assistance towards digital and financial well-being of the group. Utilizing survey, the study involved 417 respondents living at the Public Housing Project (PPR) residential areas in Kuala Lumpur—the capital of Malaysia. The data was analyzed using Smart PLS and the key findings were (1) government assistance programs significantly affect the digital well-being and financial well-being of B40 urban families. However, there is no significant relationship between financial well-being and digital well-being. Besides, the Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) indicated that the importance of government assistance programs towards digital well-being performance is higher than financial well-being. The assistance programs offered by the government plays essential role to ease the digital and financial constraints of B40 urban families during a difficult time. Reforms to the government assistance programs, the empowerment of digital aid packages, and the enhancement of social security net initiatives for B40 urban families are necessary to enhance the group’s preparedness and resilience in the face of new shocks in the future.

This study explores the transformative learning experiences of nursing students during community health practicums, focusing on how these experiences shape their understanding and professional development in healthcare settings. Grounded in Mezirow’s transformative learning framework, this qualitative study employs Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to examine participants’ lived experiences, particularly their emotional and ethical challenges in real-world healthcare environments. Eighteen final-year nursing students, selected for their involvement in community health practicums, participated in semi-structured interviews. The participants, aged 19–21 years (with an average age of 20.68 years), comprised predominantly female students (88.88%). These students were chosen based on their exposure to complex healthcare challenges within the community healthcare context. The study identified four key themes. The first theme, Emotional Dilemmas Requiring Empathy and Professionalism, explores how students faced emotionally intense situations and developed essential emotional regulation skills. This theme highlights their ability to balance empathy with professionalism and navigate family disagreements in care decisions. The second theme, Ethical Dilemmas in Patient Care, addresses the ethical challenges students encountered, including decisions related to patients with limited recovery potential and respecting patients’ autonomy when they declined treatment. Through these experiences, students refined their ethical reasoning and decision-making capabilities. The third theme, Navigating Roles and Responsibilities within Community Healthcare Teams, examines how students clarified their roles within multidisciplinary teams, improving their communication and collaboration skills. This theme emphasizes the growth in confidence and adaptability as students engaged in team-based care. The fourth theme, Resource Allocation Ethics in Community Healthcare, discusses the challenges posed by resource limitations. Students developed critical thinking and adaptability as they navigated ethical dilemmas related to resource constraints, particularly in home visits and access to care. Through these experiences, students critically reassessed their beliefs, refined their ethical decision-making, and developed emotional intelligence and problem-solving strategies. Reflective practices, including journaling, played a key role in bridging theoretical knowledge with experiential insights, further enhancing adaptability and relational understanding. The findings underscore the significance of integrating transformative learning principles into nursing education. Structured experiential and reflective practices foster critical thinking, emotional regulation, and interprofessional collaboration, thereby preparing nursing students to address the challenges of contemporary healthcare with professionalism and ethical integrity.