Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Strategic information systems planning : a case study for Malaysian Muslim organisations

Malaysia is undergoing tremendous development towards modernisation. An important factor is the application of Information Technology and the settting up of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) around Kuala Lumpur area. Malaysia has also become an experimental country wishing to implement the Islamic way of life in the economy, communications and education. This thesis is concerned with the emerging role of Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) in the Malaysian Muslim organisations and the implementation of Islamic Information Systems (IIS) concept in their organisations. Interviews were conducted with the top management and with the Information Systems or IT managers in each organisation in order to find out the implementation of SISP and the problems they face in implementing it. The questionnaire was first sent to both types of managers before interviews took place. These managers were asked what caused their organisations to implement SISP and which factors influenced the success of their SISP. This research consisted of four distinct yet interactive phases. Firstly, the understanding of the concept of IIS and SISP from the Islamic perspective; including the study of the relevant literature which provided the knowledge base on which to commence this investigation. This was followed by a pilot study in Malaysia to develop understandings gained from the literature of those researches conducted in USA, UK, Canada and Australia. These two phases served as a means of developing an informed perception about the factors which potentially enable the use of information systems links to organisations for their competitive edge. The third phase is a case study on 14 senior management people and 14 information systems departments. The final phase of this research was an analysis and synthesis of the interviews to draw general conclusions regarding the recognition and exploitation of these Strategic Information Systems Planning opportunities in particular and, our understanding of Information Technology in general. The implementation of SISP in Malaysian Muslim Organisations is still new and
Value Creation and Society: A Corporate Governance in Indian IT Companies

Corporate governance is aunified, systematic, comprehensive and an integrated mechanism which helps the organization to be transparent. Basically, Its erves as a watch dog for an organization through its monitoring process and create values for itself, share holders and for the society at large. This piece of work aims at a chronological study of corporate governance in Information Technology sector and its impact on society for value creation.A range of studies that have applied in 20-year period are examined in a non-exhaustive review of the literature. These studies are selected from authenticated sources mainly from well-known national and international journals. The paper discusses and summarizes numerous theoretical aspects followed by conceptual criticisms of corporate governance structures/ policies/ framework. Despite these criticisms, the paper concludes that corporate governance remains an useful instrument for industry-oriented research. The author has focused her approach purely from corporate perspective based on her diagnostic studies that is clearly reflected on this paper. The nature and scope of corporate governance is vast and ever evolving. The genesis of the corporate governance reveal that Corporate governance matters are complex that combines its matters like web. The term “governance” designated initially as government dealing with economic and social resources than as a process by which corporate decisions are made or implemented. Corporate governance has become a very effective mechanism which has helped the organizations to create value and stand as a pillar for the growth of Indian economy.The paper provides a useful source of information on corporate governance and its applications. In particular, the paper summarizes a trend of corporate governance over a period of time in India and it is beneficial to the academics, practitioners and researchers.
Research on the Influence of External Audit Characteristics on Selective Disclosure of Internal Control Deficiencies

Based on the A-share listed companies on the main board of Shanghai and Shenzhen during the 2014-2016, which have been restated in the financial reports, this paper selected the sample of listed companies with deficiencies in internal control. According to whether the listed company disclosed the internal control deficiencies in the self-evaluation report or not, this paper analyzes the influence of external audit characteristics on selective disclosure of internal control deficiencies. It is found that companies with large audit scale and longer audit tenure are less inclined to disclose internal control deficiencies selectively, and the change of audit firm and non-standard audit opinion of financial report can restrain the selective disclosure of internal control deficiencies. Keywords—internal control deficiencies; selective disclosure; external audit characteristics
Traits and peculiarities of different brand hate behaviours

ABSTRACT This study aims to describe the nature and main features of brand hate behaviours. In order to achieve this objective, a cluster analysis approach has been adopted, based on a sample of 616 volunteer participants. The cluster analysis results permitted to identify four clusters denominated as Bad Influencer consumers; Indifferent consumers; Forgiving consumers and Radical consumers, whose peculiar characteristics mainly allowed generalizing the consumers’ brand hate behaviours with respect to different industrial sectors. By adopting a quantitative approach, the present work enriches the investigation focused on the brand hate issue, through the identification of different strategies that firms could adopt against brand haters.
Yours truly: the role of organizational commitment in shoplifting prevention

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how interactional justice within a retail context may influence employee organizational commitment and how this may evoke guardianship behaviors that manifest in shoplifting prevention. Design/methodology/approach This research uses a phenomenological approach conducting semi-structured in-depth interviews with 26 shop-floor employees of two major national supermarket chains in New Zealand. Findings The findings suggest that interactional justice in the workplace is important in shaping organizational commitment amongst employees. Additionally, heightened organizational commitment may have a significant effect on employee propensity to engage in shoplifting prevention/guardianship behavior. A conceptual model is developed based on these findings. Practical implications Retail managers may promote and exercise interactional justice practices with employees to improve their organizational commitment and consequential shoplifting prevention/guardianship behaviors. Originality/value The contribution of this paper is threefold. First, and from a theoretical perspective, it offers both a conceptual foundation and empirical-based evaluation of interactional justice and its effect on organizational commitment and, specifically, on guardianship/shoplifting prevention behaviors. Second, and from a pragmatic perspective, the conceptual model derived from this research may assist retailers in developing interactional justice strategies that encourage organizational commitment of employees that consequently leads to employees’ guardianship/shoplifting prevention behaviors. Finally, it explores significance and role of employee perceptions of interactional justice, employee workplace attachment and organizational commitment within the context of retail crime prevention.
News across the great wall: Asian news organisations’ web strategies for the China market

ABSTRACT Asians comprise more than half of the world’s online population, and China has long surpassed the U.S. as the biggest Internet market in the world. Through a series of in-depth interviews with senior managers at five prominent Asian news organisations – Lianhe Zaobao (Singapore), China Times (Taiwan), United Daily News (Taiwan), Phoenix TV (Hong Kong), and Chosun Ilbo (Korea), this comparative case study explores how these organisations engage Internet users in mainland China via their Chinese-language Web sites. The findings reveal how leading Asian news brands approach transnational news management through different operating models. Of particular interest are their content, marketing, and revenue strategies, political, economic, and cultural barriers to entry, and the extent Chinese Internet users constitute a strategic focus. Theoretical and managerial implications are discussed.
Implementation of Geographic Information System for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Lampung Province using Android Platform

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is one of a great contributor for Indonesian economy, but there are still many MSME actors who have difficulties in developing their business due to lack of knowledge about the use of technology to promote their products. On the other hand, the government also has difficulty obtaining MSME data because MSME actors are not all cooperative. This research offers a solution of the problems that have been described previously by developing Mobile Based Geographic Information System for Mapping Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. It is expected to help not only MSME actors to promote their products but also the government to collecting data. In addition, this system is also expected to assist users in obtaining information along with the location of MSME. This research has successfully generate Mobile Based Geographic Information System for Mapping Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises by using Android platform. System testing result shows that Mobile Based Geographic Information System for Mapping Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises has been successfully built and match the expected requirements.
School board directors’ information needs and financial reporting’s role

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine whether Washington State school district financial reporting and budget reporting meet the information needs of school board directors charged with governance. Design/methodology/approach Washington State school board directors were surveyed and asked to rank information items’ usefulness in carrying out their governance role. School district annual reports, budgets and websites were examined to determine whether the identified information was reported and easily transparent to those charged with governance and the public. Findings Directors rank information on strategic oversight, budget planning and student outcomes as more useful, consistent with the strategic role of new public management. Follow-on analysis of district annual financial reports, budgets and websites reveal that the availability of the information ranked useful by directors is limited. The findings suggest an information gap exists between directors’ information needs and school district reporting. Annual reports and budgets, when provided, often provide typical financial statements and variance data, respectively, rather than reporting on mission-aligned performance measures. The main consequence of the information gap may be compromised decision-making effectiveness. Originality/value By directly asking those charged with governance what information they identify as useful and then examining whether the information is reported in the annual report, budget or website, the study links user information needs to information transparency.
Penggunaan Metode Nn Untuk Mengukur Pengaruh Web Promosi Dan Faktor Harga Terhadap Penjualan Kain Tenun Oleh Pengrajin di Pringgasela Lombok Timur

Selling woven fabric products using an online system will certainly lead to lower production costs and lower selling prices. Online selling requires a concept and a mature mind to find out important things that can attract consumers to visit the website and make purchases. With this research the seller will get an overview of the things that can attract consumers to purchase woven fabric based on several variables studied, like the promotion website and the selling price of woven fabric. From this variables seller can find out which variable has the most influence on the buyer's decision to purchase Lombok woven fabric, in this case the researcher conducted a study on this matter by analyzing using the Neural Network (NN) model. Base on the analysis that has been done, a result is obtained, where the variables that have the greatest influence on the purchase decision of woven fabric are prices and websites with an accuracy level of PRED (.25) of 95%.
The hydration status of backpackers at high altitude.

: The purpose of the descriptive study was to determine the hydration status of recreational backpackers (n = 201) hiking at altitudes between 7,500 and 14,000 feet. Urine specific gravity was used to document the level of hydration of each subject entering or leaving the Bridger-Teton Wilderness. Demographic, risk, and knowledge factors were also obtained from the sample. Both pre-hike and post-hike subjects were dehydrated; pre-hike mean specific gravity was 1.018, and the post-hike mean was 1.023, showing a significant difference (t = -4.671, p < 0.0000). A small subset group (n = 10) entered both pre- and post-hike data and the findings were similar to the large group, showing a significant increase in specific gravity post-hike (t = -4.881, p < 0.0009). Interestingly, 24% (n = 130) of the post-hike males presented with hematuria.
A GENERAL ANALYSIS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ITS LINKAGE WITH FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN INDIAN CONTEXT

Despite many studies on the relationship between corporate social responsibility and financial performance, the findings are still inconclusive. This study attempts to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility and financial performance in the Indian context. The findings of this study will provide great thoughts to the management, to combine the CSR with the strategic set of their business, and reform their business philosophy from outdated profit-oriented to socially responsible approach. A general analysis of CSR from its evolution to different schemes undertaken by some Indian firms is focused upon. It must be mentioned that most of the study here is based on secondary data. The advent of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives today suggests that the corporate viewpoint of such policies has shifted from a pointless addition to a major business function. Using a stable source of data on corporate social performance, this study explores and tests the relationship between CSR and corporate financial performance. Results indicate that CSR and CFP have an immense positive relationship in both directions, supporting the view that CSR programs have positive impacts on the bottom-line. Results also indicate that increase in CSR activities leads to increase in gross profit, indicating that some customers are willing to pay more for the products or services of a company with CSR initiatives. Moreover, results also indicate that increases in CSR programs lead to a decrease in sales, which implies a decrease in customer base because fewer people are willing to buy the products at a premium.
Engineering of megapolis public passenger transport logistics system from the standpoint of ecosystem-based approach

Modern stage of development of public transport systems in large cities is bearing the hallmarks of bifurcational period of developing under the impact of a number of factors to which we can refer emerging of new sharing-based forms of mobility, digital platforms, sophistication and customization of customers requirements put forward to services provided. Potential outcomes are associated with implementation of one of scenarios of further city public passenger transport (hereinafter referred to as “PPT”) system development, namely: evolutionary development of existing city PPT logistics system; “quality leap” towards PPT ecosystem engineering on the basis of (i) customer centricity, (ii) improvement of subsystems integratedness level and (iii) activization of using the cuttingedge transportation and management technologies). However, transition to PPT ecosystem-based organization is associated with serious reformation of existing management system whereupon it is required to define (i) expediency of such transition and (ii) composition and boundaries of city PPT ecosystem. The present paper demonstrates methodological tool intended to substantiate the decision to fulfill transition to ecosystem-based PPT organization on the principles of valuebased approach which is envisaging the use of comparative assessment of the level of added value formed by (i) each of city PPT logistic system elements and (ii) anticipated level of customers satisfaction by services provided by the system under study.
The Aplication of The “Skunda’s Model” in The Creation of The Environmentally Behavior

Vegetable farmers in the city of Payakumbuh still use a lot of pesticides and chemical fertilizers in controlling disease pests and increasing vegetable productivity. The solution that can be given to overcome these problems are by increasing farmers' knowledge about the impact of the use of chemicals on health and the environment and the importance of environmentally sound behavior in farming activities through the application of the Skunda's Message model. This Model is a behavior formation model that is obtained from the combined results of several theories of behavior and needs in the field. The method used in the application of the Skunda's Pesankan model is to conduct workshops on the Importance of Environmental Insight Behavior in Farming Activities, video playback on the Impact of the Use of Chemicals in Farming Activities on the Environment and Health, and a module on Utilizing Natural Materials in Pest and Disease Eradication and Fertilization Activities Vegetable. The results of these activities showed an increase in people's knowledge and enthusiasm for farming without using chemicals. This is evident from the emergence of strong motivation and desire from vegetable farmers to immediately carry out agricultural activities that are free of chemicals. Thus, the application of the Skunda's Pesankan model can increase vegetable farmers' knowledge of environmentally sound behavior in vegetable farming activities in Payakumbuh City.
When social media influencers endorse brands: the effects of self-influencer congruence, parasocial identification, and perceived endorser motive

Abstract Given the prevalence of social media usage among consumers in China and the rise of social media endorsements, it is important to understand the effects of social media influencers and their product endorsements on consumers. The present study explores the effects of self-influencer congruence on brand attitude, brand engagement, and purchase intention in China’s dynamic social media context. The perceived motive of social media influencer’s endorsement behavior, parasocial identification with social media influencers, and their roles in the endorsement process were examined. The results of this study suggest that a high degree of congruence between the image of a social media influencer and the consumer’s ideal self-image leads to effective endorsement outcomes. Parasocial identification was found to mediate the relationship between self-influencer congruence and endorsement outcomes while perceived endorser motive was found to moderate the effects of self-influencer congruence on such outcomes through parasocial identification.
Variety-seeking meal choice in business canteens

Sustainable meal choices in the out-of-home catering market are inevitable to attain the SDGs. This study surveys relevant factors of consumers’ choice in company canteens. A choice experiment and an online questionnaire were conducted with 401 German employees. Examined attributes were menu variety, menu type, ordering system, ingredients and price. Results reveal that consumers expect a wide range of different food choices and thus menu variety in company canteens. Moreover, they prefer spontaneous choice over pre-ordering. Both preferences hamper sustainable production and consumption in the catering sector.
ANALYSIS OF FACTORS FOR PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES, SATISFACTION AND LOYALTY OF HYPERMARKET CUSTOMERS IN MALANG CITY

The purpose of this study is to analyze the confirmatory factors of product attributes, satisfaction and loyalty of hypermarket customers in Malang City. This research was conducted on giant hypermarket customers in Malang City, using a sample size of 120 respondents. Sampling with Convenience sampling technique. The collected data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis. Based on the confirmatory factor analysis test proved that the indicator of the completeness of various strongest products as a form of product attribute variables. Indicators of product price suitability with the strongest expectations as forming customer satisfaction variables and indicators of the desire to always shop at the strongest giant hypermarket as a form of customer loyalty variables.
Influence du tabagisme sur la vie quotidienne des adolescents asthmatiques

The impact of asthma on every day life is an important consideration in asthma management. Tobacco use often starts during adolescence, but little is known about its effect on the asthmatic process. The aim of this study is to describe the impact of smoking habits on the every day life of adolescents with asthma. A survey of respiratory symptoms in children aged 13-14 years was conducted in Bordeaux France as part of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC). 494 out of the 3.302 adolescents surveyed had a diagnosis of asthma. They filled in a further questionnaire on smoking habits and on the impact asthma had on their every day life. Respiratory symptoms were more frequent among current smoking asthmatic adolescents than non-smoking asthmatic adolescents. The impact of asthma on daily life, with implications for performance at school, family life, psychological status and future job prospects were different for smokers and non-smokers, with problems more prevalent for active smoking asthmatic adolescents. In a multiple regression analysis with confounding factors adjustment, school absence was reported more often in active smokers. Active smoking has an important impact on the every day life of asthmatic adolescents.
The Potential of Bai Salam in Islamic Social Finance to Achieve United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

Ending poverty is the first of the 17 goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development set by the United Nations. The target is to have no more than 3 percent of the world’s population living on just $1.90 a day by 2030. A review on existing literature suggests that the United Nations need a more diverse approach to boost farming and alleviate poverty in order to meet its target. The paper is an effort to explore the possible application of an Islamic banking instrument in meeting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This paper aims to explore the feasibility of Salam as an alternative mode of agricultural financing. The concept of the paper can be extended to non-farming industry especially the manufacturing industry. This paper describes the modus operandi of the proposed models, and identifies potential risks involved. Some recommendations are also given as risk mitigation methods.