bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quest For Significance And Some Psychological Symptoms of Adult Individuals
Authors: ŞAHİN Ekrem Sedat , DERİN Sümeyye
Published: June 2023

This paper aims to examine the quest for significance in adults according to their demographic variables and determine the correlational relationships between their quest for significance and psychological symptoms. The participants of this study, which was designed according to the survey method; a total of 605 adults are 383 females and 222 males in the age range of 18-65 years. Significance Quest Scale, Symptom Checklist and Personal Information Form were used as data collection tools. T-test, ANOVA and simple linear regression method were applied in the analysis of the data obtained from the measurement tools. As a result of the research, a significant difference was determined according to adults’ age and income levels. On the other hand, no significant difference was found in terms of gender. A low level of positive correlation was found between their quest for significance and the psychological symptoms of paranoid thoughts, anger/hostility, and interpersonal sensitivity. The results of the research were interpreted and discussed in line with the relevant literature.
GOVERNANÇA DE TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO: ITIL4 E LGPD COMO FERRAMENTAS GERENCIAIS PARA A OTIMIZAÇÃO DOS RECURSOS DE TIC
Authors: Dos Santos Jorge Alberto , Lucena de Souza Gilmar Severino , Carneiro Souza Wilton Marinho , Carneiro Portela Sebastião Ivaldo
Published: June 2023

O uso da Governança de TIC – Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação – GovTIC tem ganhado relevância no espaço acadêmico. Este artigo científico é uma proposta de análise para o uso da ITIL4 e LGPD – Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados no ambiente organizacional. Foi elaborado a partir de reflexões acerca da produção acadêmica nacional e exemplos de organizações que fizeram uso da ITIL4 e a LGPD. O objetivo geral da pesquisa é identificar em que aspectos a ITIL4 e a LGPD podem ser utilizadas como ferramentas gerenciais para a otimização de recursos de TIC nas organizações. A pesquisa é do tipo qualitativa, em que se busca observar o fenômeno analisado. Os resultados alcançados com a pesquisa realizada permitem verificar que, em determinadas organizações, existem três aspectos que a Governança de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação, em conjunto com as ferramentas gerenciais ITIL4 e LGPD, auxiliam na busca por uma otimização de recursos de TIC.
ATUAÇÃO DA POLÍCIA MILITAR E A PRESERVAÇÃO DO MEIO AMBIENTE
Authors: Sedassari Maike Henrique
Published: June 2023

A preservação ambiental é um tema de grande relevância para toda a sociedade e para isto faz-se necessário que algum órgão seja responsável por ela, diante disso, o objetivo desse trabalho é apresentar como a Polícia Militar Ambiental atua para combater os crimes ambientais; descrever a importância do meio ambiente para a vida na Terra; elencar as legislações pertinentes em relação à Gestão Ambiental e abordar o policiamento ostensivo ambiental, como forma de prevenir e até mesmo reprimir os crimes ambientais existentes. Para tanto, utilizou-se a metodologia de pesquisa bibliográfica descritiva em materiais pré-existentes de diversos autores e em periódicos e trabalhos acadêmicos. Os resultados demonstram que o policiamento ostensivo realizado pela Polícia Militar, em diversas ações na intervenção e preservação ambiental, tem minimizado as agressões ambientais. Relacionando o papel da Polícia Militar de preservar a ordem pública e o direito de um ambiente equilibrado, a Polícia atua também no meio ambiente, considerando que um ambiente em desordem pode acarretar problemas para a população, fiscalizando as ações que o ser humano pratica contra o meio ambiente, além de proporcionar educação ambiental, orientando a sociedade em prol da preservação e proteção do meio ambiente.
PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SELECTIVE ABSORBANCE BIS (4-DIMETHYL AMINO DITHIO BENZIL) COMPLEX DYES COATINGS TO REFLECT LASER RADIATION THAT IN SURGERY ROOMS
Authors: .A. JABOR Dr.Ashwaq , A. JABOR Afrah. , Al-ALWANY Ruaa M. Saleh , Hashim JABBA Dr.Rashed
Published: June 2023

The Preparation dithio benzil dyes with high selective absorbance of Nd+3:YAG and Nd+3:glass laser Emission Spectrum and complexes were investigated and characterization by Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR ) spectrum and visble nearInfrared spectrum (Vis-NIR) where stronger absorption peak showed a gentle alignment of the emission of lasers. After that adding these dyes to adhesive polymer to coat walls of surgery rooms and glasses to absorb the emissive rays of these lasers that effect on worker bodies .The importance of this research is ensure the safety of workers in the surgery rooms and appliance laser and reduce risk arising from interference radiation laser. Key word: Dithoal dyes, High selective absorbance of Nd+3: YAG and Nd+3: Glass laser Emission Spectrum.
ENHANCEMENT OF GAS SENSITIVITY FOR ZNO:SIO2 THIN FILMS PREPARED BY PULSED LASER DEPOSITION TECHNIQUE
Authors: N. MAJEED Zuheer. , E. AL-SAMARAI Abdul-Majeed. , H.MOHAMMED Ghuson.
Published: June 2023

In this paper,ZnO was mixing by various concentrations of SiO2 (5,10,15) w%. The mixture was deposited on glass substrate by Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD) technique under high vacuum (10-2 Torr) using constant prepared conditions such as: Nd:YAG wavelength 1064nm, Laser Pulse energy (100-1000) mJ, Pulse duration=10ns and Repetition frequency 6 Hz.The thickness of the prepared films was about ( 250) nm. The structure of the thin films was examined by using (XRD) analysis.The results showed that there was a decrease in the peaks of zinc oxide with gradual peaks of the zinc silicate x T include the spectral absorption and transmission recording were studied at the wavelength range (200- 1100) nm. Some of the optical constants, including absorption coefficient, and energy gap are calculated.The results show that an increases in the absorption coefficient after and decreses in the energy gap after the doping with SiO2 particles. In this paper we studied the effect of SiO2 ratio on the sensitivity of (NO2) gas sensor. It is found that the increase in the sensitivity after doping process with SiO2 particles.
PALMPRINT RECOGNITION
Authors: Abdulhmid Mohamed Hussin ALBEERISH Zwha , Mohammed Omar ALBEERISH Saedah
Published: June 2023

Palmprint is an example of physiological characteristics of an individual, which can be easily captured by using some types of sensors and cameras. The palmprint has many nature compositions, which contain rich features that mainly used for distinguishing such as, wrinkles, ridges, principal lines, singular, and minutiae points. These make a palmprint as one of a unique biometric and reliable for human recognition. In this work have used multiple correlation filters per class for performing palmprint classification algorithm
Menganalisis Anggaran Untuk Penerimaan Pada Industri Surabaya
Authors: Renggo Ais Aprilian  , Putri Citra Devi  , Muhammad Yasin
Published: June 2023

This journal aims to analyze the budget used to manage revenue in the industry. In today's competitive economic context, effective budget planning and management is essential for companies to achieve long-term success. This research uses an analytical approach and industry case studies to explore various aspects related to revenue budgeting, including planning, implementation, control, and evaluation.
Atypical occurrence of anti-Ma2-associated encephalitis after breast cancer surgery and COVID-19
Authors: Seo Jungyun , Kim Hong Nam , Kwon Minsuk , Kim Tae-Joon
Published: June 2023

In this report, we present a rare case of anti-Ma2-associated encephalitis concurrent with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) following breast cancer surgery. The patient exhibited minimal clinical symptoms of COVID-19 infection but developed seizures and altered mental status after surgery, leading to diagnosis of a classic paraneoplastic syndrome. This case highlights the possibility of paraneoplastic neurological syndrome even after cancer surgery and the need for careful consideration of post-acute infection syndromes when neurological symptoms occur following an infection.
Halkla İlişkileri Demokrasi ve Dijital Demokrasi Bağlamında Ontolojik Olarak Sorgulamak
Authors: KELOĞLU İŞLER Esra , YILDIZ KAYADEVİR Reyhan
Published: June 2023

Halkla ilişkilerin fonksiyonlarından biri de yurttaşları yönetim politikalarına gönüllüce katılmaya ikna etmektir. Bundan dolayı sanki kamuoyunun “evet” oyunu almak üzere tasarlanmış profesyonel bir iletişim yönetimi olarak görülmektedir. Oysa “hayır” diyebilme hakkı ve bu hakkı, baskıya ve ötekileştirmeye maruz kalmadan kullanma iklimi, demokrasi kültüründe çok önemli bir kriterdir. Bu çalışma halihazırda halk ve yönetim ilişkilerinin demokrasiyle unutulmuş kökenlerini hatırlama ve hatırlatmayı amaçlamaktadır. Herkesin, halkla ilişkileri, tüm nüfusun uyumlu olacak şekilde yönetilmesi uğruna yapılacak iyi/kötü her şey olarak algıladığı bir durumda ve hatta demokrasinin herkes için farklı çağrışımlar yaptığı bir dönemde, konunun akademik olarak incelenmesi ve tartışılması çok önemlidir. Çağcıl popüler çalışma alanlarından dijital demokrasi ise halk versus yönetici erkler, kamuoyu versus karşıt kamuoyu ve manipülatörler, pasif yurttaşlık versus aktif yurttaşlık gibi ilişkili tüm aktör ve kavramlar, sorunlar ve çelişkiler içermektedir. Çalışmada çeşitli güncel vakalar üzerinden ontolojik çerçevesi İ. Kuçuradi’nin değer etiği yaklaşımı olmak üzere halkla ilişkiler, demokrasi ve dijital demokrasi kavramları tartışılacaktır.
‘Daarom zal een kunstwerk een nationaal karakter moeten hebben’
Authors: Keuning David
Published: June 2023

Tussen 1929 en 1938 leverde architectenbureau Gratama en Dinger een groot aantal vestigingen van de Incasso Bank op. Jan Gratama (1877-1947) was verantwoordelijk voor het ontwerp ervan. 1929 was in internationaal opzicht een jaar van groot economisch en politiek belang. De beurskrach in New York, die werd ingeluid door Black Thursday 24 oktober, leidde tot extreem dalende aandelenkoersen. Het gevolg was de economische crisis van de jaren dertig. Banken gingen failliet, schulden stapelden zich op en veel Nederlandse huishoudens raakten in financiële problemen. In dit volatiele klimaat ontstond een politieke voedingsbodem voor splinterpartijen die zich keerden tegen de parlementaire democratie. Een van die partijen was de Nationaal-Socialistische Beweging (NSB), die in de loop van de jaren dertig veel aanhang won. Dit artikel bespreekt Gratama’s ontwerpen voor de Incasso Bank en hun positie in de rest van zijn oeuvre tegen de achtergrond van de politieke ontwikkelingen in de jaren dertig.
Hoewel het verleidelijk is Gratama’s toepassing van het Hollands classicisme te zien als een gevolg van zijn politieke denkbeelden, kan dat verband niet met zekerheid worden vastgesteld. Veel in zijn geschriften over traditionele en moderne architectuur roept een associatie op met het nationaalsocialisme. Maar zelf heeft Gratama voor zover bekend nooit expliciet een relatie gelegd tussen zijn bouwstijl en zijn politieke overtuiging, anders dan in termen als ‘nationaal karakter’, ‘volksaard’ en ‘traditie’. Bovendien kende het Nederlandse nationaalsocialisme als politieke stroming ook zelf geen eenduidige voorkeur voor een bepaalde architectonische stijl.
De wellicht vooral commerciële behoefte van de Incasso Bank aan degelijkheid en herkenbaarheid in een economisch onzeker tijdgewricht viel samen met Gratama’s terugtrekking in een historiserende architectuurstijl. Deze was wat hem betreft kennelijk een passend antwoord op de economische en politieke ontwikkelingen in de jaren dertig. De gestage stroom opdrachten vanuit de Incasso Bank zorgde ervoor dat hij die stijl in de praktijk kon toepassen en verder ontwikkelen. Zijn gebouwen voor de Incasso Bank vormen daarmee bij uitstek de uitdrukking van zijn architectonische ontwikkeling in de jaren dertig – een ontwikkeling die hij vrijwel uitsluitend dankzij zijn opdrachten voor de Incasso Bank kon doormaken.
Physiology of Osmoregulation and Cell Composition in Salt Li+ and Na+Adaptation of Nostoc muscorum
Authors: Antim Choudhary  , Ritu Thakur Baise  , Santosh Bhargava
Published: June 2023

Adaptation to salt in the cyanobacterium Nostoc muscorum, is composed of a few mechanisms which together lead to the generation of a salt-tolerant cell. The initial mechanism combines a stimulation of photosynthetic activity with the accumulation of sucrose as an osmoregulator. The secondary mechanism involves the adaptation of N2fixationactivity and protein biosynthesis. Under conditions for photoautotrophic growth, significant Na+ extrusion was observed 30 min after salt shock. Sucrose accumulation reached a maximum value after 16 hours and Li+ accumulation reached equilibrium after 40 hours. The final concentrations of Li+ and Na+and sucrose and glucose inside the 0.6 molar Na+ and Li+ grown cells indicate that the inorganic ions and organic ;compatible' solutes are the major osmotic species which account for the adaptation of Nostoc muscorum to Li+and Na+. Thus, in the present investigation microarray data identifies the genes that represent various functional categories needs more intensive research with genetics and physiology to determine gene functions, their chromosomal organization and their mode of regulation
Corrosion-Resistant Stainless-Steel Strands for Prestressed Bridge Piles in Marine Atmospheric Environments
Authors: Rincon Troconis Brendy C. , Sharp Stephen R. , Ozyildirim H. Celik , Demarest Charles R. , Wright Jacob , Perdomo-Hurtado Luis , Scully John R.
Published: June 2023

This study demonstrated that stranded highly cold-worked 2205 stainless steel (SCW2205) exhibits superior corrosion resistance when compared to stranded cold-worked AISI 1080 (ASTM A416) steel and cold-worked modified austenitic stainless steel 201, making it a viable candidate for prestressing applications with extended service life. Laboratory and field testing were performed. The material microstructure was characterized using scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and x-ray diffraction. Then, laboratory corrosion testing, including linear sweep voltammetry, pitting resistance exposure, and four-point bend stress corrosion cracking (SCC) testing, was performed under different conditions. These conditions included concrete pore solution saturated with chlorides, direct exposure to artificial seawater, various concentrations of NaCl and MgCl2, representative inland salt deposition conditions, and oxidizing conditions with high chloride concentrations. The laboratory studies were augmented with field testing (259 d), comprised of four-point bend SCC, U-bend SCC testing (ASTM G30), and atmospheric contaminant measurements. The pitting resistance results, corrosion morphology, stable pit safe range, SCC results in the lab and in the field, and hydrogen embrittlement (HE) testing by slow strain rate testing (SSRT) under cathodic polarization as a diagnostic showed that SCW2205 outperformed the other steels tested, in the case of marine atmospheric corrosive conditions. SCC in SCW2205 was characterized by a selective localized anodic dissolution of the ferrite matrix and environmentally assisted cracking in the austenite phase. However, SCC was only found in SCW2205 at or above 65°C. SSRTs confirmed susceptibility to hydrogen uptake and a hydrogen-assisted mechanism of HE given sufficient hydrogen. It is speculated that hydrogen uptake in pits or crevice sites might be a route to hydrogen absorption worth exploring further since the absence of cathodic polarization in application precludes hydrogen production and uptake.
Who Am I, Again?
Authors: Henry Lenny
Published: June 2023

Sir Lenny Henry is one of the country's best-loved comedians with a career spanning over forty years. Here he writes about his youth for the first time.

You might think you know Lenny Henry. Think again.
Ekspresi Budaya Tradisional dalam Era Dunia tanpa Sempadan: Cabaran Terkini
Authors: Awang Hashim
Published: June 2023

Ekspresi budaya tradisional/cerita rakyat atau Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCE) sebagai harta intelek menjadi topik hangat di seluruh dunia. Atas pelbagai alasan, TCE mendapat perhatian daripada pelbagai pihak. Rata-rata yang melihat persoalan TCE ini dari perspektif undang-undang, ekonomi dan etika. Menurut perspektif undang-undang, aspek yang diberikan penekanannya adalah kepada hak milik (khususnya copyright), manakala dari perspektif ekonomi penekanannya adalah kepada keuntungan ekonomi yang boleh diperoleh melalui TCE. Dari segi etika pula, sebagai pencinta budaya wajarkah pengubahsuaian dibuat pada TCE kerana TCE adalah jati diri masyarakat yang menghasilkannya dan sebagai khazanah ilmu dan nilai-nilai murni masyarakat berkenaan. Mereka bersependapat ekspresi budaya tradisional diberikan perlindungan. Tetapi mereka tidak sependapat tentang bentuk atau bentuk-bentuk perlindungan yang wajar diberikan? Isu ini masih menjadi satu polemik hangat yang dibincangkan dalam kalangan pengkaji sastera rakyat. Justeru, makalah pendek ini akan meninjau beberapa isu berkaitan dengan TCE dalam era globalisasi ini dengan tumpuan diberikan terhadap konteks Barat dan Malaysia.
KAJIAN TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN PELUKIS TEMPATAN: SYLVESTER WIELDING JUSSEM
Authors: Kimwah Junior , Mohd Arus Hj. Baharuddin bin
Published: June 2023

Penyelidikan ini merupakan kajian terhadap karya catan yang telah dihasilkan oleh pelukis Sarawak iaitu Sylvester Wielding anak Jussem. Pelukis yang lebih dikenali sebagai Sylvester Jussem ini ialah pensyarah di Fakulti Seni Gunaan dan Kreatif, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). Beliau telah menceburi bidang seni lukis dari usia muda dan masih aktif dalam menghasilkan karya seni sehingga kini. Catannya yang bercirikan abstrak ekspresionisme merupakan identiti beliau dalam industri seni khususnya di bumi Sarawak sendiri. Ekoran karyanya yang bersifat abstrak dan dinamik, penulis memilih beliau dan beberapa karyanya untuk dijadikan sebagai bahan penyelidikan. Apa yang ingin dikupas dalam karya beliau, iaitu isu tema dan makna yang tersembunyi dalam setiap coretan ilham di atas kanvas. Namun, tunjang kepada penyelidikan ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti elemen formalistik dan imej yang diselitkan oleh Sylvester Jussem dalam setiap karyanya. Satu kaedah analisis formal dipraktikkan dan diguna pakai dalam mengenal pasti elemen formalistik dan imej. Setiap karya yang terpilih akan dikupas dan dikenal pasti dengan teliti mengikut struktur analisis formal yang telah diperkenalkan oleh Edmund Burke Feldman. Justeru, penyelidikan ini akan merungkai elemen formal seni dan imej di samping pendedahan makna ikon dalam karya yang dihasilkan oleh Sylvester Jussem
SUBTEKS DAN KEJAYAAN NARATIF FILEM: ANALISIS FILEM THE JOURNEY (2014)
Authors: Ismail Auni , Md. Dawam Zairul Anuar , Sim Chee Cheang
Published: June 2023

Filem The Journey (2014) oleh Chiu Keng Guan telah memperoleh kutipan box-office sebanyak RM17.17 juta (Hasan Mutalib, 2014). Filem tersebut juga telah diiktiraf sebagai salah sebuah filem Malaysia bergenre drama yang berjaya mendapat sambutan baik di pawagam. Sejak itu, pelbagai pendapat telah dikemukakan bagi melihat faktor-faktor kejayaan filem Malaysia berbahasa Mandarin tersebut. Daripada aspek teknikal kepada plot dan auteurship, pelbagai aspek filem tersebut telah dikaji untuk meneliti kelebihan dan kejayaan filem ini. Artikel ini pula akan menganalisis aspek subteks atau â€œintranarrativeâ€ dan yang lebih terkini â€œmetanarrativeâ€. Subteks terma yang akan digunakan sebagai rujukan dalam artikel ini merupakan maklumat yang berkait, tetapi tidak dinyatakan dengan jelas seperti metafora yang membawa makna yang lebih mendalam tetapi tidak nyata. Ia merupakan penerokaan hal-hal tersirat yang boleh hadir melalui tema, dialog, ekspresi, suasana, konflik, tingkah laku dan simbol. Penggunaan subteks dalam filem boleh menentukan kejayaan sesebuah filem kerana ia mampu menjadi daya penarik dan meninggalkan impak kepada audiens. Walaupun filem The Journey ini mempunyai elemen teknikal seperti sinematografi yang baik, kajian ini mendapati elemen subteks dalam naratifnya merupakan aspek penting dalam meningkatkan minat audiens untuk menonton. Analisis akan membincangkan impak subteks dalam penceritaan seperti perwatakan, dialog dan tema dalam filem tersebut; seterusnya menarik minat dan respons positif daripada audiens
MASA DEPAN KERJAYA, PERHUBUNGAN KEKELUARGAAN DAN PENGANGAN HIDUP SEBAGAI MOTIF EKSPATRIASI AKADEMIK EKSPATRIAT BERDIKARI DI UNIVERSITI ISLAM ANTARABANGSA MALAYSIA
Authors: Yusoff Muhammad Safuan , Othman Irma Wani , Razak Rudy Adie , Mohd Suki Norazah
Published: June 2023

Fenomena kebanjiran tenaga kerja profesional luar negara yang memperlihatkan peningkatan pesat secara langsung memberi kesan terhadap Malaysia sebagai sebuah negara membangun. Salah satu sektor menunjukkan peningkatan ketara dalam penggunaan tenaga profesional dari luar negara datangnya dari sektor pendidikan tinggi iaitu golongan ekspatriat akademik antarabangsa di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam Malaysia (IPTA). Kajian ini bertujuan mengenalpasti motif yang dipertimbangkan oleh akademik ekspatriat berdikari berekspatriasi, secara umumnya ke Malaysia dan secara khususnya ke Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM). Pemilihan kaedah kualitatif melalui kajian ke atas tiga puluh orang akademik ekspatriat berdikari di UIAM, terlibat secara sukarela untuk ditemubual melalui kaedah temubual semi struktur. Hasil dapatan penyelidikan mendapati terdapat tiga motif utama iaitu pendorong pertama adalah “Masa Depan Kerjaya UIAM” yang merujuk kepada (i) Peluang Bekerjaya; (ii) Pembangunan Kerjaya; (iii) UIAM Universiti Bertaraf Antarabangsa; (iv) Bahasa Inggeris Bahasa Pengantar Berkomunikasi dan (v) Sistem Pendidikan Negara Asal Tidak Progresif. Seterusnya motif kedua merujuk kepada “Perhubungan Kekeluargaan” iaitu (i) Pengaruh Ibu bapa, (ii) Keperluan Anak-anak dan (iii) Sokongan Pasangan Hidup. Manakala motif ekspatriasi ketiga adalah “Pegangan Hidup” merujuk kepada (i) Falsafah, Visi dan Misi UIAM; (ii) Status Malaysia Negara Islam; (iii) Kepercayaan Agama dan (iv) Ekses kepada Sumber Makanan Halal. Tiga motif utama tersebut adalah fokal perbincangan serta berperanan sebagai daya penarik pemilihan Malaysia sebagai sebuah negara bertepatan dalam mencorak pembangunan kerjaya akademik ekspatriat berdikari. Hasil kajian ini memberi sumbangan kepada Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi dan UIAM dalam merangka pelbagai dasar pengantarabangsaan dan input dalam menggalakkan kakitangan antarabangsa terus berkhidmat di sektor pendidikan tinggi negara ini.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF ISLAMIC BANKING BETWEEN MALAYSIA AND GAMBIA
Authors: Ibrahim Mohd Faisol , Nik Mohammad Nik Mohd Fadhil , Manjang Musa
Published: June 2023

This paper attempts to provide analyse the regulation and supervision of Islamic bank inMalaysia and the Gambia. Islamic banking first gained its appearance in Egypt at MitGhamar by Ahmed El Najjar in 1963. As a result this paper aimed to discuss and analyseon regulation and supervision between Malaysia and the Gambia. Islamic banking hasexperience worldwide acceptance by early 2003. During that period, there were at least255 Islamic banks around the world. It is also evidenced through pass studies that Islamicbanking has developed tremendously within the past decades. However the industry isstill not great as conventional in almost all the operating regions. This implies that thereare still lot to be done in terms of issues facing the industry. It signals that majority ofbanking users in all operating areas still have not adopted and it might not have beenaware of the Islamic banking system. Regionally, operations and models in the operationof Islamic banking are different. As a result, this study will look and analyses issue thatare principally similar and will also look into operational difference that are peculiar toeach nation and way forward. The study basically compares on the development standard,models issues and challenges on regulation and supervision of Islamic banking betweenthese two nations. This study uses a qualitative approach. This study discovers that inMalaysia and Gambia banking institutions have a different Islamic banking system.
PENGALAMAN TAHUN PERTAMA PELAJAR ANTARABANGSA UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH
Authors: Awang Hasbullah , Othman Irma Wani , Mohd Suki Norazah , Safuan Yusoff Muhammad , Jupiter Herlina , Razak Rudie Adie
Published: June 2023

Tahun pertama di universiti adalah tempoh masa kritikal dalam kehidupan pelajar. Pelajar tidak hanya tertumpu dari segi intelek, malahan mereka juga turut mewujudkan dan mengekalkan hubungan peribadi, identiti, membuat keputusan mengenai kerjaya dan gaya hidup, kesihatan dan kesejahteraan diri, serta pembangunan terhadap falsafah kehidupan yang bersepadu. Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi di Malaysia berperanan sebagai medium dalam mewujudkan dan menyediakan persekitaran yang dapat membantu pelajar-pelajar antarabangsa merasai pengalaman tahun pertama yang bermakna di universiti tempatan.Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan maklum balas daripada pelajar antarabangsa di Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) pengalaman tahun pertama mereka.Kajian ini memberikan pandangan yang berharga terhadap penyesuian pelajar antarabangsa mengenai pelarasan bukan sahaja dalam sistem pendidikan yang baharu tetapi juga terhadap faktor- faktor seperti budaya dan psikososial. Kajian ini membincangkan beberapa faktor yang memberi kesan kepada pelajar antarabangsa pada tahun pertama mereka di universiti dalam usaha untuk menjadikan pengalaman yang bermakna serta meningkatkan pencapaian akademik mereka. Melalui kaedah kualitatif menerusi kajian kes ke atas 20 orang pelajar antarabangsa diUniversiti Malaysia Sabah yang terlibat secara sukarela untuk ditemubual dengan menggunakan kaedah temu bual semi struktur, hasil kajian diperolehi. Hasil dapatan penyelidikan mendapati bahawa aspek penyesuaian pelarasan persekitaran, faktor psikososial dan budaya, bahasa, akademik dan juga masalah sosial adalah aspek utama yang dihadapi oleh pelajar antarabangsa. Perbincangan dalam kertas kerja ini turut menawarkan dengan beberapa cadangan berhubung Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam di Malaysia dalam mewujudkan pengalaman yang bermakna bagi pelajar tahun pertama pelajar antarabangsa.
PENILAIAN KESAN REFORMASI DASAR KEWANGAN KEATAS INSTITUSI PERBANKAN ISLAM DI MALAYSIA
Authors: Abd Latib Noor Aznaim , Taqiuddin Mohammad Taqiuddin
Published: June 2023

Perbankan Islam masa kini adalah kompenan penting dalam ekonomi dan sumbangannya kepada pertumbuhan negara. Sektor ini juga dijangka menjadi pendorong dan pemangkin pertumbuhan ekonomi yang lebih penting dalam peralihan Malaysia ke arah mencapai status ekonomi maju pada tahun 2020. Sektor ini mampu memenuhi tuntutan ekonomi yang semakin bertambah dan memacu perubahan ekonomi ke fasa pembangunan seterusnya. Justeru itu, bagi menyediakan sektor perbankan Islam memenuhi keseluruhan matlamat tersebut, kerajaan Malaysia telah memperluaskan lagi perlaksanaan dasar liberalisasi kewangan pada 27 April 2009 yang mana dilihat lebih menjurus kepada sektor kewangan dan perbankan Islam. Namun, dalam konteks kewangan negara, dasar liberalisasi ini bukanlah sesuatu yang baru malah telah dilaksanakan sejak tahun 1970an lagi.Oleh itu, adalah menjadi satu keperluan untuk mengetahui sejauhmana kesan perlaksanaan dasar liberalisasi kewangan terhadap perbankan Islam di Malaysia. Ini kerana pasaran yang kompetitif tidak mencerminkan kedudukan sebenar pasaran yang sedang berkembang. Artikal ini akan memperlihatkan perkembangan yang bermula daripada peralihan struktur ekonomi daripada pertanian kepada sektor kewangan. Dapatan kajian ini juga dapat menjelaskan secara terperinci berkaitan kesan serta tindak balas institusi perbankan Islam terhadap dasar yang telah dilaksanakan. Satu penilain terhadap dasar liberalisasi perlu dilaksanakan bagi menambah baik dasar sedia ada sebelum membuat beberapa strategi jangka panjang negara untuk mencapai matlamat memajukan institusi perbankan Islam di Malaysia.
CORRELATION NETWORK ANALYSIS OF SAFETY CULTURE USING MINIMUM SPANNING TREE
Authors: Sharif Shamshuritawati , Djauhari Maman A.
Published: June 2023

Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) of Malaysia is very concern on a safety and healthy work environment for all employers and employees. Currently the number of fatality has been increased badly. To understand the situation, we study the behaviour of 18 safety culture variables used internationally. In this paper we examine the inter-relationship of variables which is based on correlation analysis. The minimum spanning tree is used to filter the information contained in the correlation structure consisting of 18[18-1]/2=153 correlation among the variables. To provide a better understanding about the tree, we compute the centrality measures. The result show that ‘Safety Procedure and Policy’, ‘Priority of Safety’, ‘Management Commitment’, ‘Involvement’ and ‘Work Environment’ should be of high priority in reducing the number of fatality.
KESAN DASAR KEWANGAN TERHADAP JENIS KONTRAK PEMBIAYAAN PERBANKAN ISLAM
Authors: Muhammad Fidlizan , Mohd Hussin Mohd Yahya , Abdul Razak Azila
Published: June 2023

Kertas kerja ini bertujuan menganalisis kesan dasar kewangan terhadap jenis kontrak pembiayaan dalam sistem perbankan Islam (SPI) di Malaysia. Dua kategori kontrak ditawarkan dalam SPI iaitu kontrak pembiayaan berasaskan prinsip jual beli (Bai’) yang terdiri daripada kontrak Bai’ Bi Thaman Ajil (BBA), Ijarah (IJA), Ijarah Thumma al-Bai’ (ITHB) serta Murabahah (MRB) dan kategori kedua adalah berasaskan perkongsian iaitu kontrak Mudarabah (MDB) dan Musyarakah (MSK). Analisis bagi enam jenis kontrak ini dilakukan menggunakan model VAR melalui dua bentuk ujian iaitu Fungsi Tindak Balas (IRF) dan penguraian varian (VDC). Data bulanan dari bulan Januari, 2007 hingga bulan Jun, 2010 digunakan bagi mencapai tujuan kajian ini. Hasil daripada analisis IRF, kontrak BBA, IJA, MSK dan MDB sensitif dengan inovasi atau perubahan dalam pemboleh ubah dasar kewangan. Dapatan daripada ujian VDC pula menunjukkan pemboleh ubah kewangan mempunyai kekuatan relatif untuk meramal kontrak jual beli antara 10 hingga 20 peratus. Manakala, kontrak perkongsian pula lebih kuat diterangkan oleh pemboleh ubah makro. Walau bagaimanapun, perubahan dalam pemboleh ubah kewangan akan mempengaruhi kekuatan hubungan ini.
KERJAYA DAN EKONOMI SEBAGAI MOTIF EKSPATRIASI EKSPATRIAT AKADEMIK DI INSTITUSI PENGAJIAN TINGGI AWAM MALAYSIA
Authors: Yusoff Muhammad Safuan , Othman Irma Wani , Mohd Suki Norazah , Razak Rudy Adie
Published: June 2023

Fokus utama kajian ini adalah untuk mengetahui motif utama yang menyebabkan ekspatriat akademik dari serata dunia mengambil keputusan untuk berekspatriasi ke Malaysia seterusnya berkhidmat di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam Malaysia (IPTA). Hasil daripada kajian yang dijalankan secara kualitatif melalui kaedah temubual secara mendalam bersama 30 orang responden yang dipilih dari tiga buah IPTA Malaysia, telah mendapati bahawa motif utama yang menyebabkan mereka mengambil keputusan untuk melakukan ekspatriasi ke Malaysia dan memilih IPTA Malaysia sebagai destinasi untukmeneruskan kerjaya sebagai ahli akademik adalah disebabkan oleh dua motif utama iaitu kerjaya dan ekonomi. Sejajar dengan peningkatan jumlah kehadiran ekspatriat akademik di negara ini dan kebergantungan IPTA Malaysia terhadapkomuniti ekspatriat akademik bagi mengisi perjawatan akademik, maka pemahaman mendalam mengenai motif ekspatriasi adalah relevan dalam membantu usaha pengambilan, pemilihan dan pengekalan kakitangan ekspatriatakademik pada masa hadapan.
DEVELOPING ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH SELF-PRACTICE METHOD
Authors: Lo Bryan , Lajuni Nelson , Chin Cristiana Pei Yee
Published: June 2023

Today, the English language is widely used throughout the world both as a medium for written and oral communications. It is one of the official subjects in our country’s formal educational system. There are various ways and methods in acquiring English language: through natural development as a mother tongue, formal classroom lectures and selfdevelopment learning. However, specifically for the oral communication, the only way to acquire is to speak and continue to practice the language. Hence, this research study is to experiment a self-practice method that may provide an effective way for students to develop their English oral communication skill successfully. The self-practice method is done in a small group among close friends to enable students to learn more comfortably, and confidently. The results of the experiment showed the self-practice method may be effective if the program is assessed academically with lecturer-facilitator support.
BORNEO ISLAMIC AUTOMOBILE FINANCING: DO DEMOGRAPHICS MATTER?
Authors: Amin Hanudin
Published: June 2023

As far as an Islamic automobile financing is concerned, this study aims at investigating the customers’ perception on Islamic automobile financing based on individual differences. Interestingly, the study will employ the Malaysia Borneo’s bank customers as a sample, where two cities were selected, Kota Kinabalu and Labuan. In order to examine the customers’ perception, the study uses a quantitative approach to survey 128 Malaysia Borneo’s bank customers. Based on the survey, a theoretical framework that explains therelationship between demographics and bank customers “awareness and usage”, “banking methods option” as well as “information medium” could be presented. The findings indicate that there were significant differences between the selecteddemographics (i.e. age, marital status, gender, occupation, race, education and income level) and “awareness and usage” of Islamic automobile financing, “banking methods option” and “information medium”. This study suffers from the limited literature review relevant to Islamic automobile financing. Therefore, this study will add to the limited knowledge available on Islamic automobile financing in Malaysia. Future research could benefit from this study results. This study provides guidelines to commercial banks on Islamic automobile financing offerings. This study is also useful for banks in structuring their Islamic automobile financing scheme by adjusting the mark-up, types of payment and gifts to reflect individual differences. It also suggests a new study related to Islamic automobile financing, which is limited in the previous studies.
DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF SNS USAGE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN LABUAN
Authors: Goh Say Leng , Likoh Jonathan , Japang Minah , Andrias Ryan Macdonell , Amboala Tamrin
Published: June 2023

The paper presented insights into the descriptive usage of SNS from the integratedperspectives of TAM. Other than communicating with others, the respondents of the study are looking for fun and enjoyment from using SNS. In fact, the perceived enjoyment and attitude provides higher percentage as compared to perceived usefulness.
PULAU LABUAN SEBAGAI PULAU ILMU
Authors: Dahlan Hazmi , Muda Nurulasyikin
Published: June 2023

Labuan merupakan sebuah pulau yang mempunyai nilai penting di mata dunia dengan penubuhan LOFSA dan juga aktiviti sukan laut antarabangsa. Selain itu ia menempatkan Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kampus Antarabangsa Labuan sebagai institusi pendidikan tinggi. Berdasarkan kelebihan persekitaran Labuan yang bersesuaian menjadi sebuah pusat ilmu dunia maka idea-idea baru berkenaan kursus-kursus yang sewajarnya harus dipertimbangkan untuk menaikkan nilai Pulau Labuan. Namun demikian, dalammerealisasikan cadangan ini, kemudahan infrastruktur terutamanya bekalan air haruslah di ambil perhatian. Oleh yang demikian, kertas kerja ini juga turut mencadangkan pembinaan terowong pintar sebagai kaedah menyelesaikan permasalahan air serta pada masa yang sama berfungsi menjadi penghubung perjalanan anatara Pulau Labuan dan tanah besar Sabah.
INTERNATIONALIZATION PROCESS OF SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SME): A REVIEW PAPER
Authors: Salihin Nurshazani Fadli bin , Jamrin Zuraidah , Idris Sidah
Published: June 2023

Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has become an active role in development of the economic for a country. Itâ€™s not only give an impact on the local market, but also in the international market. The involvement of SME in international market has brought the big contribution in economics development, employment, and a nationâ€™s total export. Despite these contributions, SMEs inevitably are lack of resources, capability and market power as compared to the large firm. In Malaysia, the total establishment of SMEs is higher, the involvement of these SME into the international market is still considering low. The aim for this conceptual paper is to examine previous scholar research papers that related to the internationalization process of the SMEs that will enhance the conceptual understanding on the study. The internationalization is a process of increasing involvement in international operation and the process of adapting firmâ€™s operations that consist of strategy, structure, and resources toward the international environment. This paper reviews the study and research that have been done by scholars on the internationalization process for SMEs in different economic level. Throughout the analysis, study find similar and different factors that play role on the internationalization process, the classification of theory and method that have been used in the study from the finding of the previous studies. This review will give a better understanding in the field of internationalization process for the SMEs.
ISSUES ON PERFORMANCE OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN SABAH
Authors: Ismail Mohamad Ashraf , Fabeil Noor Fzlinda
Published: June 2023

The young generation who composed the majority of the world population is publicly accepted as a vital asset in developing and socio-economy of a country. Although there is evidence of vast involvement of young entrepreneurs in economic development activities, especially the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), their infancy amongst all has led to many issues of their poor performance in running the business especially in Sabah that is far behind in terms of infrastructure development compared to Peninsular Malaysia. Hence, aiming at appraising the performance of young entrepreneurs in SMEs in Sabah, this paper is undertaken via systematic literature review to achieve the objectives of (1) determining the attributes of young entrepreneurs in SMEs inclusive of definitions of youth, young entrepreneur and SMEs; and (2) investigating issues that hinder the performance of young entrepreneurs in SMEs. It is hoped that this paper can reveal the issues faced by the young entrepreneurs in SMEs in Sabah so that equality of opportunities and supports by the government could be achieved throughout the country.
LANDLORD’S LIABLITY TO THE POWER PROVIDER FOR LOSS OF REVENUE THROUGH TAMPERING OF ELECTRICITY METER BY THE TENANT
Authors: Kamarudin Abdul Rani bin , Abbas Afridah binti , Mohamed Duryana
Published: June 2023

Occasionally, if not often than not, the Landlord will by hook or by crook discover that his tenant is guilty of meter tampering to evade paying the prescribed rate amount of his electricity usage to the power provider (licensee). Though meter tampering is an offence, as far as the tenancy agreement is concerned, the tenant may have breached the condition, of if not the warranty of his tenancy agreement with the landlord which may prompt the landlord to terminate the tenancy with the tenant. The question remains whether the Landlord is liable to the licensee for the unaccounted amount of bill which has been evaded due to the tampering of the electricity meter by the tenant. This article intends to address this issue through analysis of relevant statutory laws and recently decided cases.
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Asean-5 Countries: A Review
Authors: Fong Yi Chong , Idris Sidah , Lily Jaratin
Published: June 2023

The foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows play an important role in achieving a countryâ€™s economic development. Hence, this study aims to investigate the main determinants of FDI inflows in ASEAN-5 countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand). Using five explanatory variables (market size, inflation rate, trade openness, exchange rate and consumption tax (GST)), this study tries to investigate the factors that determine FDI inflows to the studied countries. To achieve this objective, this study will utilise Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) and Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) approaches to investigate the long-run relationship between the explanatory variables and FDI inflows. The NARDL model is applied to examine the asymmetric effect of exchange rate on FDI inflows. Based on a comparative discussion, the study results will demonstrate what are the common factors will attract or discourage FDI inflows into the ASEAN-5 countries. This research also indicates if FDI inflows react differently during an appreciation or a depreciation on host country currency. This study has significant implications for the body of knowledge and practitioners. The effect of GST and asymmetric effect of exchange rate will add the existing body of knowledge of FDI inflows in the studied countries. Meanwhile, policymakers from the sample countries would be able to understand the importance of the main determinants of FDI inflows to their respective countries. Hence, steps could be taken to utilize the factors to attract FDI inflows. Furthermore, knowledge about the asymmetriceffect of the exchange rate will also help the policymakers in adopting appropriate policies to accommodate the asymmetry. The sample of countries from Southeast Asian countries has not been extensively investigated in the literature regarding the GST effect and asymmetric effect of exchange rates on FDI inflows motivated this study in this area.
Factors Affecting Sharing Economy Usage in Malaysia and Pakistan: A Comparative Outlook
Authors: Zaigham Maryum , Dasan Jakaria , Chin Pei-Yee Christie
Published: June 2023

The infancy of the ride-hailing industry in Malaysia and Pakistan has hindered their levels of participation among the users of these services. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate factors affecting the ride-hailing participation levels with the help of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Survey questionnaires will be handed out among the users and the results will be initially evaluated using Structural Equation Modelling and further comparisons between the results from both the countries will be carried out through Multi-Group Analysis (MGA). The results are aimed to provide empirical and practical insights explaining the cause of low usage levels of the ride-hailing services in both countries. Additionally, the conclusion will produce clearer perspectives explaining the factor that most highly affects a userâ€™s decision to use the service or otherwise. The results of this study are expected to help governmental authorities as well as the policymakers of ride-hailing services at implementing effective user-friendly strategies by improving the factors that might be negatively affecting a userâ€™s participation decision.
MEDIATING EFFECTS OF WORKERSâ€™ ATTITUDE ON RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OSHMS AND OSH CULTURE: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN SARAWAK
Authors: Banan Giall J. , B.S. Shamsul , Shaari Sharija Che
Published: June 2023

This study aims to examine the mediating effects of workers' attitude on a relationship between OSHMS and OSH culture in the construction industry in Sarawak. The accident in the industry is a major contributor to the accidentâ€™s statistics. The Malaysian government is serious in preventing the accidents in the construction industry including in Sarawak. Both authorities such as DOSH and CIDB are responsible to monitor the development of the construction industry including the OSH implementation in the workplace. DOSH is providing a free service to construction player in terms of legislative compliance including the implementation of OSHMS, and CIDB is controlling the industry development by registering all construction workers. CIDB is also providing site safety induction to the construction workers in order to create safety awareness for workers. However, the number of accidents reported is quite alarming. It is believed that the occurrence of an accident is due to the attitude of the workers towards OSHMS. Adopting the positivist approach, five points Likert scale questionnaires have been distributed to five ongoing construction sites in the city of Kuching and two in Bintulu. There were 365 respondents participating in this study. Some scholars agreed that attitude is a predictor to the behaviour of the unsafe act. The findings showed that the mediation effect of workersâ€™ attitude only occurred on the safety training and site safety inspection. It shows that the workersâ€™ attitude towards the implementation of OSHMS in the workplace is poor. Thus, reflects the situation in the industry in Sarawak is actually experiencing poor OSH culture. Poor workersâ€™ attitude was influenced by several factors such as the respondentâ€™s education level, the origin of the respondents, the number of working experiences, the type and frequency of safety training attended by the respondents, and the commitment of the management themselves. This study verifies that one of the factors influence poor OSH culture in the construction industry in Sarawak is due to the poor workersâ€™ attitude toward OSHMS in the workplace.
Preisgefechte um Bio-Marktanteile
Authors: Mende Jan , Müller Annette , Stockburger Manfred
Published: June 2023

Die Umsatzverschiebung vom Bio-Fachhandel in den konventionellen Handel beschleunigt sich. Vor allem Discounter und Drogerien ziehen über den Preis immer mehr Kunden an.
Edekabank plant Kapitalerhöhung
Authors: Stockburger Manfred
Published: June 2023

Die Edekabank stärkt ihr Eigenkapital. Nach der Hauptversammlung in diesem Monat sollen neue Aktien ausgegeben werden.
Digitale Bewegtbilder erreichen junge Zielgruppen
Authors: Tschentscher Dustin
Published: June 2023

Dustin Tschentscher, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung der Media- und Beratungsagentur JOM Group, beschreibt, welche spannenden Potenziale sich digitale Bewegtbildformate für die Zielgruppenansprache auf dem TV-Gerät eröffnen.
Spitzengruppe baut Position aus
Authors: König Inge
Published: June 2023

FRANKFURT A.M. Das Ranking der umsatzstärksten Unternehmen mit Produktionsstandorten in Europa zeigt die Bedeutung und die Kontinuität der Branche.
Die 100 größten Landtechnik-Unternehmen
Authors: König Inge
Published: June 2023

FRANKFURT A.M. Die agrarzeitung veröffentlicht nun zum zweiten Mal in Folge eine Rangliste der 100 größten Landtechnikhersteller. Hier die wichtigsten Veränderungen.