bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of science and technology in sustainable development: A case study in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Authors: Thuy Pham Thi
Published: November 2021

Science and technology not only improve people's knowledge by assisting them in perceiving and comprehending the world's nature and laws, but also by assisting them in transforming knowledge into technical means, or ways to improve the world, thus effectively serving each country's socio-economic development. Ho Chi Minh City has used its potentials and advantages to seize chances and drive back challenges as part of the international integration process. significant economic, scientific, and technological centers of the country. However, several fundamental issues arise in the growth process in Ho Chi Minh City, such as science and technology failing to match the criteria of the city's sustainable development; The level of science and technology is still low, the competitiveness is low, and production is still based on manual labor; the science and technology staff is still low, and the team of leading experts in priority science and technology fields, such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, microchip technology, and automation, is severely lacking; planning for the development of high-quality human resources has not been given due attention, and implementation has been fragmented; Many issues and deficiencies in policies on training, developing and employing scientific workers in general, and young scientists in particular, remain unresolved.
Survey of the Story Elements of Isekai Manga
Authors: Price Paul
Published: November 2021

This paper presents a survey of the story elements in isekai (other world) manga. The large number of available isekai manga series allows the use of a survey to investigate patterns in  story elements. These patterns can be used to generate hypotheses about relationships between story elements, authors’ intent, and readers’ interests. The paper begins with a review of the characteristics of isekai manga stories and places the stories into existing speculative fiction ontologies. A brief history of isekai manga and their relationships to roleplaying computer and tabletop games is provided. Finally, descriptions of the survey framework, instrument and results are presented. The survey includes data on 746 manga series identified as isekai manga by publishers or fans. The series are divided into four types (portal-quest, immersive, intrusion, and liminal). A detailed survey was performed on the 427 series identified as “portal-quest” stories (the most common type of isekai stories). The survey results are captured in a database of story elements that is organized based on plot points dictated by the form of the portal-quest stories. The survey found that the majority of the manga series are inspired by first-person shônen and otome computer games. The characteristics of the stories vary with the gender and age of the protagonists (here taken as surrogates for the gender and age of the stories’ target audiences) and this variation allows the generation of hypotheses on the motivations and interests of the different reader demographics and how they are satisfied by the stories.
To Live is to Devour Others
Authors: Frigerio Christian
Published: November 2021

This paper studies how Ishida Sui’s Tokyo Ghoul creates its typical sense of “tragedy,” by stressing the injustice inherent in every act of eating, and by generalizing the model of nutrition to every ethically laden act. Ishida undermines the Kantian principle that “ought implies can,” depicting a twisted world which forces us into wrongdoing: we have to eat, but there is no Other we can eat with moral impunity. Still, his characters provide some ethical models which could be implemented in our everyday food ethics, given that the tragicality spotted by Ishida is not that alien to our food system: food aesthetics, nihilism, amor fati, living with the tragedy, and letting ourselves be eaten are the options Ishida offers to cope with the tragedy, to approach the devastation our need for food brings into the world in a more aware and charitable way. The examination of Ishida’s narrative device, conducted with the mediation of thinkers such as Lévinas, Ricoeur, Derrida, and other contemporary moral philosophers, shall turn the question: “how to become worthy of eating?” into the core problem for food ethics.
Linear maps on ℬ(ℋ) preserving some operator properties
Authors: Niazi Motlagh Abolfazl , Bodaghi Abasalt , Grailoo Tanha Somaye
Published: November 2021

In this paper, for a complex Hilbert space ℋ with dim ℋ ≥ 2, we study the linear maps on ℬ(ℋ), the bounded linear operators on ℋ, that preserves projections and idempotents. As a result, we characterize the linear maps on ℬ(ℋ) that preserves involutions in both directions.
Role of Geopolymer Concrete with GGBS in Rigid Pavements
Authors: Tiwari Shashank
Published: November 2021

Abstract: In modern construction concrete is very expensive and popular material where cement is the main composite. Every year we are producing billion tons of concrete. Production of cement is responsible for too much of CO2 production, in other words it is also responsible for global warming. Mostly India is facing the problem of pollution. Researchers have done a great job and found many ways to replace cement. For making geopolymer concrete by products of different industries may be used like. Fly ash, rice husk. In this investigation geopolymer concrete is prepared with GGBS. GGBS is a by-product of steel industry. It holds the coarse and fine aggregates in the matrix. In this investigation geopolymer concrete is prepared with GGBS and advantages and disadvantages are also investigated. It was an observation that it has good results over other concrete. GGBS is a good replacement of cement and it will help in reducing the production of CO2. as a result of this global warming can be reduced. Keywords: GGBS, Slag, Aggregates, Slump, Geo Polymer
The Revolutionary Role of Remote Sensing in Civil Engineering
Authors: Zargar Er. Tajamul
Published: November 2021

Abstract: Civil engineering is considered as the second oldest engineering discipline of the world. It deals with the design, maintenance and constructions of different structural and building elements like roads, bridges, dams etc. It comprises of many sub divisions like surveying, water resources, environment etc. Remote sensing plays a key role in acquiring and providing topographical data and 3D images. It also helps in examining existing structures and layouts. Thus remote sensing is indispensable in the field of civil engineering. This paper tries to give a brief overview of what remote sensing is and how it plays a vital role in making civil engineering more convenient, simple and efficient.
Como produzir conhecimento nos encontros entre mulheres? Reflexões sobre experiências teórico-metodológicas com e desde as margens da cidade
Authors: Cordeiro Vanessa Alves , Batistoti Aleida Fontoura , Silva Zara Pereira Rodrigues , Ferreira Marina Silveira Muniz , Silva Atailon da Silva Matos
Published: November 2021

Este artigo é resultado de inquietações elaboradas coletivamente no grupo de estudos Margear (UFBA). Ele objetiva evidenciar e refletir sobre modos de pensar, pesquisar e narrar cidades de uma perspectiva interseccional. Tomando partido de fragmentos produzidos em nossas pesquisas, destacamos experimentações teórico-metodológicas que praticamos, assim como estratégias para pensar e narrar por meio de linguagens que não apenas a escrita. Nos processos de pesquisa, as principais reflexões que nos movimentaram foram: produção de conhecimento desde e com as margens; valorização da memória; trajetórias urbanas de mulheres negras; imbricações de modos de vida no fazer-cidade cotidiano. As trocas inter e transdisciplinares têm nos fornecido considerações fecundas, mas reforçamos que o campo dos estudos urbanos ainda carece da construção de um arcabouço teórico que o aproxime de alargamentos epistêmicos necessários à sua atualização.
Editorial: Dossiê Território, Gênero e Interseccionalidades
Authors: RBEUR Comissão Editorial , Helene Diana , Pereira Gabriela Leandro , Santoro Paula Freire , Tavares Rossana Brandão
Published: November 2021

Editorial: Dossiê Território, Gênero e Interseccionalidades
Doğu Karadeniz’de Mezgit (Merlangius merlangus, Nordmann, 1840) Balığının Yaş, Büyüme ve İlk Eşeysel Olgunluk Boyunun Belirlenmesi
Authors: Şahin Cemalettin , Öztürk Erhan , Emanet Muhammet , Ceylan Yusuf
Published: November 2021

Çalışmada, Doğu Karadeniz’deki Mezgit (Merlangius merlangus) popülasyonunun bazı temel parametrelerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Mart 2017- Şubat 2018 tarihleri arasında yapılan 12 aylık örneklemede elde edilen ve incelenen 1579 adet mezgit balığının boylarının 7,5 cm ile 32,6 cm arasında dağılım gösterdiği ve ortalama boyun 14,49±2,85 cm olduğu, ağırlıklarının ise 2,68 g ile 279,58 g arasında dağılım gösterdiği ve ortalama ağırlığın 26,05±20,95 g olduğu bulunmuştur. Boy-ağırlık ilişkisi W=0,0046*L3,173 olarak saptanmıştır. Cinsiyet oranı (dişi/erkek) 1,31:1 ve yapılan χ2 testi sonucu farkın önemli olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Yaş dağılımı 0-VIII arasında, büyüme parametreleri L∞=31,87 cm, K=0,130, t0=-3,071, W∞=271,01 g ve Ø'=2,123 olarak belirlenmiştir. Toplam örneklerde ilk eşeysel olgunluk boyu (L50=13,19 cm) olarak hesaplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler ışığında Doğu Karadeniz mezgit stoklarının sürdürülebilirliğini olumsuz yönde etkileyen bir avcılık söz konusu olduğu görülmüştür.
Phylogeography and population genetics of a widespread cold-adapted ant, Prenolepis imparis
Authors: Tonione Maria , Bi Ke , Dunn Rob , Lucky Andrea , Tsutsui Neil
Published: November 2021

Historical climate fluctuations have left genetic signatures on species
and populations across North America. Here, we used phylogenetic and
population genetic analyses from 1,402 orthologous sequences of 75
individuals obtained through sequencing of Ultraconserved Elements
(UCEs) to identify population genetic structure and historical
demographic patterns across the range of a widespread, cold-adapted ant,
the winter ant, Prenolepis imparis. We relate the genomic
patterns to those expected as a result of in situ
diversification, maintained connectivity, or recent migration. We
recovered five well-supported, genetically isolated clades across the
distribution: 1) a basal lineage located in Florida, 2) populations
across the southern United States, 3) populations that span the
midwestern and northeastern United States, 4) populations from the
western United States, and 5) populations in southwestern Arizona and
Mexico. Using Bayesian clustering analysis in STRUCTURE and k-means
clustering in ADEGENET, we investigated gene flow between these major
genetic clades and did not find evidence of gene flow between clades. We
did find evidence of localized structure with migration in the western
United States clade. High support for five major geographic lineages and
lack of evidence of contemporary gene flow indicate in situ
diversification across the species’ range, probably influenced by
glacial cycles of the late Quaternary.
Rice increases phosphorus uptake in strongly sorbing soils by intra-root facilitation
Authors: Kuppe Christian W. , Kirk Guy J D , Wissuwa Matthias , Postma Johannes A
Published: November 2021

Upland rice (Oryza sativa) is adapted to strongly phosphorus (P) sorbing
soils. The mechanisms underlying P acquisition, however, are not well
understood, and models typically underestimate uptake. This complicates
root ideotype development and trait-based selection for further
improvement. We present a novel model, which correctly simulates the P
uptake by a P-efficient rice genotype measured over 48 days of growth.
The model represents root morphology at the local rhizosphere scale,
including root hairs and fine S-type laterals. It simulates fast-and
slowly reacting soil P and the P-solubilizing effect of root-induced pH
changes in the soil. Simulations predict that the zone of pH changes and
P solubilization around a root spreads further into the soil than the
zone of P depletion. A root needs to place laterals outside its
depletion-but inside its solubilization zone to maximize P uptake.
S-type laterals, which are short but hairy, appear to be the key root
structures to achieve that. Thus, thicker roots facilitate the P uptake
by fine lateral roots. Uptake can be enhanced through longer root hairs
and greater root length density but was less sensitive to total root
length and root class proportions.
A Prospective Study of Social Competence in Survivors of Pediatric Brain Tumors
Authors: Albee May , Allende Santiago , Cosgrove Victoria , Hocking Matthew
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (BT) are at
increased risk for difficulties with social competence, including poor
social information processing (SIP) and peer relationships. Due to
improved survival rates among BT, there is a need to better understand
these challenges and if they are specific to BT versus other survivors
of childhood cancer. METHODS: 51 BT and 34 survivors of pediatric solid
tumors (ST) completed evaluations of SIP and peer relationship quality
within 6 months of completing treatment and at one year follow-up.
Caregivers also completed a measure of social skills. Linear mixed
models evaluated (1) differences between BT and ST on SIP and social
skills and (2) how indices of SIP were associated with peer
relationships over time for ST and BT. RESULTS: BT did not differ from
ST on indices of SIP or social skills over time. There was a three-way
interaction between measures of SIP, group, and time to predict peer
relationships. ST showed a positive association between baseline social
skills and theory of mind and peer relationships over time, whereas BT
showed an inverse association between baseline social skills and theory
of mind and peer relationships over time. CONCLUSION: Baseline SIP and
social skills affected the trajectory of BT peer relationships. BT
social functioning should be monitored regularly after the completion of
treatment to determine if and when intervention services would be
beneficial.
Real-world Treatment Patterns and Outcomes with Systemic Therapies in Unresectable Locally Advanced and Metastatic Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Germany
Authors: Kramb Felix , Doerfer Christoph , Meiwes Andreas , Ramakrishnan Karthik , Eigentler Thomas , Garbe Claus , Keim Ulrike , Leiter Ulrike
Published: November 2021

Advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is a challenge to treat. Conventional systemic treatment options include chemotherapy and epidermal growth factor receptor-inhibitors. The aim of this study was to assess clinical outcomes with systemic treatments in advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Patients receiving systemic treatment at the Tübingen Dermato-Oncology centre between 2007 and 2017 were identified (n = 59). Median age was 76 years (interquartile range (IQR) 71–80 years), 83.1% of patients were male, 72.9% had metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, and 27.1% had unresectable locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. During median follow-up of 52 weeks (IQR 27–97 weeks), overall response rate was 14.3%, and disease control rate was 53.6%. Median progression-free survival was 15 weeks (IQR 8–42 weeks), and median overall survival was 52 weeks (IQR 27–97 weeks). Patients receiving chemoradiation vs chemotherapy alone showed better overall survival (hazard ratio 0.41, p = 0.014,) and progression-free survival (hazard ratio 0.42, p = 0.009); no differences were observed for metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma vs locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma patients. Although chemotherapy and/or cetuximab showed limited outcomes in advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, such therapy may still be an option when anti-PD-1 treatment is contraindicated.
Ceramic Inlay Bonded Interfaces in Minimally Invasive Preparations: Damage and Contributing Mechanisms in Sliding Contact
Authors: Yu P , Xiong Y , Zhao P , Yu H , Arola D , Gao S
Published: November 2021

Background

In the preparation of inlay cavities, a choice must be made between conventional standard and minimally invasive preparation designs; in the long run, this choice can affect the integrity of the bonded interface.

Purpose

To evaluate the effect of minimally invasive cavity preparation designs on the extent and contributing mechanisms of damage to ceramic inlay bonded interfaces.

Methods and Materials

Tooth blocks with 90°, 120° and 75° marginal angles were prepared, representing tooth cavities with conventional standard and minimally invasive preparations with large divergence and convergence angles and bonded to monolithic ceramic (IPS e.max CAD). Vickers indentations were placed at various distances from the bonded interface. The indentation morphology and crack length were observed. Reciprocating wear tests were performed on the bonded interface with a 20-newton (N) vertical load. The wear depth and wear-scar morphology were characterized after increments of cyclic sliding contact.

Results

The 120° group exhibited longer indentation cracks in the ceramic, whereas the 75° group showed larger indentations in the enamel when compared to the 90° group (p<0.001). Consistent with the weaker edge crack resistance, the 120° group experienced the greatest wear (p=0.008), and the wear depth in the enamel of the 75° group exceeded that of the 90° group (p<0.001) in the early stage (5×102 cycles). However, no significant difference in the wear depth (p>0.147) and morphology were found at the later wear stage among the three groups.

Conclusion

Within the limitations of this study, minimally invasive preparations with 120° and 75° marginal angles can result in early sever damage at the ceramic inlay bonded interface but show comparable wear behaviors to the conventional 90° group at the later stage.
Some observations on palaeosociology, social interactions, polysemantisation of culture and the theoretical writings of Leo Klejn from the Polish perspective
Authors: Tabaczyński Stanisław
Published: November 2021

Tekst zawiera refleksje na temat istotnych zagadnień z zakresu teorii archeologii, takich jak polisemantyzacja kultury i paleosocjologia, w których dane archeologiczne i etnograficzne wykorzystywane są do badania historycznych interakcji społecznych oraz do pogłębiania wiedzy o uwarunkowaniach społecznych badanych przez socjologię historyczną. Między innymi te zagadnienia uczynił przedmiotem namysłu Leo S. Klejn, określający badany obszar jako archeosocjologię. Organizując dane antropologiczne (etnograficzne) i archeologiczne, powinniśmy uwzględniać wzajemne relacje między uzupełniającymi się perspektywami, rozumianymi jako świadome wyrażenia i nieświadome podstawy życia społecznego. By to uczynić, pomocne jest zastosowanie koncepcji polisemantyzacji kultury, która pozwala na badanie społeczeństw bez ograniczających założeń wyjściowych. Artefakty mogą wskazywać na warte uwagi przejawy funkcjonowania dawnych struktur społecznych.
The quest for palaeolithic art in the Neris river valley, Central-Eastern Lithuania
Authors: Gudaitienė Gabrielė
Published: November 2021

Only a few artifacts discovered in Lithuania can be considered as examples of portable art from the Final Palaeolithic period. Three of them were found in the Neris river valley in central-eastern Lithuania: an engraved slate pebble from the Eiguliai 1А site, a notched blade from the Skaruliai 1 site, and a flint “figurine” from the Vilnius 1 site. Discovered by Rimutė Rimantienė and her father Konstantinas Jablonskis, these three finds were the first and for many years the only artifacts underpinning the discussion of art from the Lithuanian Final Palaeolithic. The debate on the tentative function of these items, initiated by Rimantienė, is reviewed in this study before presenting the results of the latest research on the subject between 2012 and 2017, carried out using a range of methods: visual examination, comparative analysis with other archaeological finds and reconstructed prehistoric tools, surface analysis under a microscope. The functional interpretation proposed as a result of these investigations in two cases disproves the identification of these artifacts as portable art.
PENGARUH STRUKTUR KEPEMILIKAN, ARUS KAS BEBAS, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN MELALUI STRUKTUR MODAL
Authors: Kresno Wibowo Rachmat Yusuf , Fadjrih Asyik Nur , Bambang Suwardi
Published: November 2021

This study aims to examine and to analize the influence of ownership structure (managerial ownership and institutional ownership), free cash flow and firm size on firm value with capital structure as intevening variable. The population used for this research is Property and Real Estate companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2014-2018. This research using purposive sampling technique for its sampling method, from the total 53 companies we obtained 40 samples companies and 200 samples for 5 years observation periodes. The analytical method that this research used to determine the direct effect is multiple linier regression analysis and to determine its indirrect effect simple mediation (causal steps strategy) is used with the assistance of SPSS version 24.0. The Result of this research found that capital structure couldn’t mediated the effect of managerial ownership, institutional ownership, free cash flow on firm value, but capital structure could mediated the effect of firm size on firm value.
PENGUNGKAPAN INOVASI DISRUPTIF INDUSTRI PERBANKAN INDONESIA
Authors: Suhardjanto Djoko , Probohudono Agung Nur , Supheni Indrian
Published: November 2021

Voluntary disclosure is corporate communication to the broader public than disclosures required by capital market regulations. The disclosure of information is beneficial as a consideration in making decisions. The Disruptive innovation disclosure is a voluntary disclosure that provides information about the state of extraordinary innovation in the company. Disruptive innovation is used to describe revolutionary innovations and not evolutionary innovations (Thomond and Lettice, 2002). Outstanding innovation to expand, develop new markets and provide new functions, affecting existing market relationships. This research is critical to know the company's adaptive capacity, going concern, sustainability, and value creation. This study examines whether financial capital, human capital, and organizational capital affect the disruptive innovation disclosure. This quantitative study uses data from banking financial services companies listed on the IDX from 2015 to 2019. There are 205 data observations observed—processing and data analysis using OLS regression. Additional analysis performed was the ANOVA difference test. The results showed that the level of disruptive innovation disclosure was 30.96%. The disclosure story is low and means that adaptive and innovative power is critical in the highly competitive banking industry. Financial capital, human capital and organizational capital have a significant positive effect on the disruptive innovation disclosure.
Organizational Change Management in Educational Institutions as a Learning Organization1
Authors: BOYDAK ÖZAN Mukadder , YARAŞ Zübeyde , YILDIRIM Fatih Mehmet
Published: November 2021

Purpose: In the research, it is aimed to determine the importance of change management for educational institutions and to reveal the importance of change management in schools as a learning organization within the framework of change management, and the driving and limiting forces in the change process.Design/Methodology/Approach: The research was structured in the "phenomenology" pattern within the framework of basic qualitative research. The sample group of the study was formed by using the "Simple Random Method", which is one of the "Probability-Based Sampling" methods. In the 2017-2018 academic year, 30 teachers working in schools in the central district of Elazığ took part in the study group. A semi-structured interview form consisting of three open-ended questions was used as a data collection tool. The data were analyzed using the “thematic analysis” method.Findings: When the results obtained are evaluated, it is seen that change management is important in terms of organizational sustainability and organizational progress. In addition, it is mostly stated that the integration of technology and information technologies into education is the driving force of change; On the other hand, it has been concluded that the reasons such as lack of information, lack of trust in the administrator, and lack of communication in the change process limit the change.Highlights: Schools, which are educational institutions, have a dynamic environment when evaluated from a broad perspective. One of the indicators of this dynamism is that it is a learning organization depending on its learning capacity. The ability to manage changes has been considered important in the development and transformation of schools, which are learning organizations, together with all the resources they have.
The Effect of Parent’s Family Life Quality Levels on Children’s Parent-Child Relationship in Children with Developmental Disability
Authors: ALPGAN Ömer , ALABAY Erhan
Published: November 2021

Purpose: The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of quality of family life on parent-child relationship.Design/Methodology/Approach: The sample of this study was consisted of 382 parents with 48-72 months old children with developmental deficiency who continues to receive support from special education services for at least one year. Relational scanning method, which is one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the study. In the study, "Family Information Form" was used to get demographic information of parents and their children, "Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale (BCFQLS)" to determine parents 'quality of family life, and "Child-Parent Relationship Scale (CPRS)" to determine parents' child relationship.Findings: In the study, it was indicated that as the quality of family life levels of the parents of children with developmental deficiencies decrease, parent-child relationships were affected negatively. In addition, it was found that the education levels of the parents and the state of providing self-care of the child without support differ significantly in both the child-parent relationship and the quality of family life level.Highlights: Many factors affect the quality of family life of parents. One of these factors is that the parents have children with developmental disabilities. If the necessary financial and moral support is provided to these parents, the quality of family life of the parents will be positively affected.
BISNIS ONLINE: PREFERENSI KONSUMEN TERHADAP LAYANAN ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY
Authors: Arum Mindarti Nadiah , Siti Sundari Made , Hariadi Sugeng
Published: November 2021

This research studies the factors that influence consumers in using online food delivery services. The variables used are Time Saving Orientation, Price Saving Orientation, and Behavior Intention to OFD Services. The questionnaire is used in the data collectionprocess. Questions in this study were published online and offline. Online distribution is done through Google Form and offline distribution is done by distributing it to students of the University of Surabaya. A total of 208 valid questionnaires were collected to besubmitted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) data processing with SmartPLS software. Time Saving Orientation and Price Saving Orientation have positive and significant effect on Behavior Intention Towards OFD Services which support t-statisticsof 3,562 & 3,272 and P-Values of 0,000. The more culinary entrepreneurs who use e-commerce, the more transactions will occur, so it will increase the GRDP which will ultimately increase economic growth.
A Māori reflection on Spinoza’s primordial
Authors: Mika Carl
Published: November 2021

Māori philosophy is at an exciting point as it looks to other sources for inspiration. In this paper, I refer to some key Māori concepts and terms with Spinoza’s notion of primordial substance in mind. Some Māori terms such as ira (the manifestation and persistence of a thing), whakaaro (indebtedness to a primordial substance) and Papatūānuku (primordial substance) are relevant here. I do not seek to compare Spinoza and Māori thought as such but instead to work with Māori concepts and terms with Spinoza in the background.
Biographies
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Published: November 2021

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New Business Venture into Private Higher Education in Malaysia through Dynamic Capabilities
Authors: Abdahir Mohamad Riza , Wan Hussin Wan Sabri , Rasiah Ratneswary
Published: November 2021

Abstract: Higher education institutions (HEIs) are traditionally seen as society's robust institutions but are currently experiencing new difficulties as a result of shifts in both government and society's expectations of their roles as education providers. There is a global call for new models and practices which need HEIs in the private sector to develop what was once business-oriented management competencies. Hence this study addressed the global call for HEIs in Malaysia to be more entrepreneurial and explored the experiences of entrepreneurs who had ventured into the education industry with the aims of business diversification, capacity building, lifelong education and nation-building. The qualitative study explored the context of private universities in Malaysia which included the socio-historical background and experience of seven founders, and their management approaches in establishing their HEIs as successful, sustainable and respectable education providers. A grounded theory approach was adopted to gather data through in-depth interviews with the participants. Their emic perspectives of the challenges and opportunities experienced while managing their respective universities was analysed thematically. The findings revealed that new ventures into private higher education must be spearheaded by individuals with entrepreneurial leadership who would be able to develop and enhance the dynamic capabilities necessary for successfully managing a university. These leaders must also capitalize on the opportunities available and form a team of agile and resilient staff who can withstand and manage changes in the environment. The study also provides a guideline for managing private universities in a more cost-effective manner.

 

Keywords: Dynamic Capability, Entrepreneurial Universities, Higher Education Institutions, Leadership
The Influence of Self-Efficacy and Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation on Technopreneurial Intention among Bumiputra Undergraduate Students
Authors: Loon Koe Wei , Krishnan Ramesh , Alias Nurul Ezaili
Published: November 2021

Abstract: Malaysian government has implemented various programs to encourage entrepreneurship among Bumiputra youths. However, the number of young Bumiputra entrepreneurs is still far below the expectation. The fourth industrial revolution (IR 4.0) and 5G technology has highlighted the importance of technopreneurship. Unfortunately, technopreneurship is still considered new and many challenges remained. This study was geared towards identifying the factors influencing technopreneurial intention among Bumiputra students in Malaysia. It used self-administered questionnaire to survey 138 Bumiputra undergraduate students from a public university in Malaysia. It developed a research model which integrated self-efficacy theory and individual entrepreneurial orientation (IEO) concept. Based on the analyses performed, it found that information and communication technology (ICT) self-efficacy and two elements of IEO (i.e.: risk-taking and pro-activeness) positively and significantly influenced technopreneurial intention. However, innovation did not influence technopreneurial intention significantly. As such, this study suggested that higher learning institution should realize the importance of technopreneurial education in developing competitive technopreneurs among Bumiputra youths. Furthermore, students should be given more opportunities to pro-actively search for business opportunities, handle actual business to learn risk management and attend ICT courses to increase their ICT capabilities.

 

Keywords: Intention, Students, Technopreneurship, University
Politeness of Directive Speech Acts on Social Media Discourse and Its Implications for Strengthening Student Character Education in the Era of Global Education
Authors: Prayitno Harun Joko , Huda Miftakhul , Inayah Nabilatul , Ermanto Ermanto , Ardi Havid , Giyoto Giyoto , Yusof Norazmie
Published: November 2021

Abstract: Social media is one of the most influential media in all sectors and structures of socio-cultural life, government law politics, science and technology, and especially education. One of the direct impacts on education is strengthening vs. reducing student character education. The purpose of this research is to (a) explore forms of directive speech acts, (b) identify politeness strategies for directive speech acts; and (c) formulate the implications of the politeness strategies directive speech acts of the #sahkanRUUPKS comments on social media towards student’ character building in the era of global computing-communication. This research is qualitative using hermeneutical psychopragmatic techniques. The object of this research was directive speech acts uttered in the #sahkanRUUPKS comments on social media 2019-2020. Data were conducted through documentation technique, note-taking technique, observation technique, and theoretical triangulation technique. Data were analyzed using politeness model of Brown-Levinson and Leech supported by analysis of politeness model of Indonesian socio-cultural harmony. The results of this research indicated that the form of public’s directive speech acts in supervising government policy plan through social media appeared to be actualized into suggesting, criticizing, reminding, appealing, calling, and reminding. The realization of the category of directive speech acts of politeness indicated that the Indonesian people are participatory and accommodative towards a new plan of policy that brings benefits and good for all. The category of the politeness strategies of directive speech acts are begging and asking had a small frequency because to control the government policy plan which is essential to the value order of people's lives requires strict harmonious control. The Indonesian people had a trend to use positive politeness methods in providing input to the government. The public at the general level still showed social awareness and sensitivity towards government policy plans that are circulated through social media coverage. The forms and intentions developing on social media can be wrapped into teaching materials to strengthen character education and the values of politeness for children in the learning process at school. This can be carried out by criticizing the news circulating on social media through positive politeness strategies and wisdom maxim. The wisdom maxim instilled in children is a vital pillar in strengthening children's character education in the era of global communication.

 

Keywords: Character Education, Directive Speech Acts of Politeness, Global Education Era, Positive Politeness Strategies, Principle Of Social Harmony.
The Effects of Retrieval Practice Across Levels of Thinking and Retention Interval on Reading Comprehension
Authors: Alicia Nero Corrin , Zulkiply Norehan
Published: November 2021

Abstract: The present study examined the effect of different types of retrieval practice on reading comprehension across levels of thinking and retention interval in a classroom setting. One hundred undergraduates divided into two retention interval groups (short- and long-retention interval) were asked to read a passage on a topic in Cognitive Psychology and were then required to engage in a retrieval practice learning strategy using the two types of question format (production test and recognition test) and different levels of thinking (lower-order thinking and higher-order thinking). A three-way mixed ANOVA statistical test was used to analyse the data and found no significant differences in reading comprehension across the different types of retrieval practice, suggesting that the performance when using the recognition test is equivalent to when using the production test. The difference in reading comprehension between the different types of retention interval also was not observed, indicating that students in the short-retention interval group retained just as much information as those in the long-retention interval group. Additionally, the present study observed a significant difference in students’ reading comprehension between different levels of thinking, signifying that the students’ performance for the lower-level thinking questions was better than that for the higher-level thinking questions. The present finding contributed to the existing body of knowledge in which it suggested that the performance in reading comprehension when using a recognition test, particularly a well-constructed one, with competitive alternatives was equivalent to when using a production test.

 

Keywords: Levels of thinking, Question format, Reading comprehension, Retention interval, Retrieval practice
Embracing Internationalization in Gearing Malaysian Higher Education Towards Global Education
Authors: Mustapha Siti Maziha , Abdullah Nabilah , Devarajoo Karthiyaini , Ibrahim Faridah , Suid Suhida Hani , Amirrudin Suraya
Published: November 2021

Abstract: Embracing internationalization is the reality in Malaysian tertiary education in this century. Various endeavors and research collaborations have been and are still carried out to achieve the government’s vision to position Malaysia as a tertiary education hub in the region. Using phenomenological approach, this study attempts to highlight challenges and strategies towards achieving internationalization of Malaysian higher education. Twelve lecturers from public and private universities were purposively sampled to discuss issues on internationalization of Malaysian tertiary education. Focus Group Discussions using semi structured interview protocol were undertaken. Data analysis and interpretation were carried out through thematic development. The findings revealed all participants are aware of the pedagogical approaches to be in practice to embrace the dynamics of global cultures convening in Malaysian lecture rooms. They highlighted the advantages of having international students from academic and social perspectives. Also included are ways how local students benefit with the presence of international students. These benefits emerged as participants discussed the consequences of Malaysian campus bereft of international students. In-class challenges and strategies to overcome them were deliberated. The findings also informed lecturers, administrators, and policy makers of relevant aspects to consider when dealing with international students at the tertiary level in Malaysia.

 

Keywords: global education, internationalization, international students, tertiary education, phenomenology
Control Gubernamental y Normas de Auditoría para el Sector Público en la República Argentina
Authors: Vicente Hernán , Murdolo Germán Gustavo
Published: November 2021

El Control Gubernamental en la República Argentina presenta en la actualidad un diseño heterogéneo a partir de la sanción de la Ley 24.156/92 de Administración Financiera y Control, encontrándose diversas particularidades en los distintos ámbitos de gobierno. El presente trabajo pretende realizar un breve repaso histórico de las normas de auditoría a nivel nacional e internacional, y su vinculación con la actividad de los Organismos de Control Externo en la República Argentina.

Se realizará en esta primera parte un avance introductorio sobre la actualidad normativa en los Organismos de Control Externo (OCE) de nuestro país, reservando un análisis más profundo en los próximos dos artículos que desarrollarán en forma más específica las normas dictadas por la Auditoría General de la Nación, el Tribunal de Cuentas de la Provincia de Buenos Aires y el Secretariado Permanente de Tribunales de Cuentas de la República Argentina.
Determinants of Electric Car Sales in Europe
Authors: Kovárník Richard , Staňková Michaela
Published: November 2021

This article deals with determining statistically significant factors affecting the sale of battery electric vehicles in different European countries. Typical representative countries were selected on the basis of cluster analysis. The input data for multiple regression models and vector autoregressive models include data for the last decade and thus essentially cover the complete history of the electric car market. Attention is paid not only to the European leader but also to countries with a lower share of electric cars. The results of this study show the existence of a common factor in the countries with different development trends in the battery electric vehicle market. However, differences among individual countries are generally so significant that the identified factors vary from country to country.
The influence of the ICT on the control of corruption in public administrations of the EU member states: a comparative analysis based on panel data
Authors: ANDRONICEANU Armenia , NICA Elvira , GEORGESCU Irina , SABIE Oana Matilda
Published: November 2021

Developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have led to major changes in public administration in all democratic states. The fact that information can be made public and accessible from anywhere, at any time, requires a new approach to the process of computerization of public administration. The objective of the research was to know the influence of ITC integration in the EU state administrations on corruption control in the period 2010 - 2019. We selected four relevant variables, which we integrated in a panel analysis including the 27 EU member states. Using STATA we made an econometric model on panel data and obtained interesting results from a scientific point of view. The results show that the integration of ICTs in the EU public administrations has significantly contribution to reducing corruption These results demonstrate the need to accelerate the digitization of administrations and create an integrated model of government cloud in the European administrative space. In addition, the results of the research highlight the differences between EU states in terms of the impact of ICTs on government efficiency and economic development.
Pengaruh Suku Bunga Acuan BI, Nilai Tukar Rupiah dan Inflasi terhadap Non-Performing Loan Sektor Usaha yang Dibiayai Bank Umum Konvensional di Indonesia
Authors: Sucipto Andy , Firdausy Carunia Mulya
Published: November 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of interest rate, exchange rate, and inflation on the Non-Performing Loans of manufacturing sectors that were financed by Conventional Commercial Banks in Indonesia. The sample used in this study consisted of 8 business sectors, namely mining, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, accommodation, transportation & warehousing, finance, property, electricity, gas, and water. This study used a panel data regression analysis method with a random effect model (REM) approach. The results showed that the interest rate and inflation had no significant effects on the NPL of the manufacturing sector understudied, while the exchange rate had a significant effect on the NPL. However, the coefficient of determination was found to be 36.11 percent. This indicates that other variables affect the NPL of manufacturing sectors financed by the conventional bank in Indonesia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh suku bunga, nilai tukar dan inflasi terhadap Non-Performing Loan sektor manufaktur yang dibiayai oleh Bank Umum Konvensional di Indonesia. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari 8 sektor usaha yaitu pertambangan, manufaktur, perdagangan grosir dan eceran, akomodasi, transportasi & pergudangan, keuangan, properti, listrik, gas dan air. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis regresi data panel dengan pendekatan random effect model (REM). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa suku bunga dan inflasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap NPL sektor manufaktur yang diteliti, sedangkan nilai tukar berpengaruh signifikan terhadap NPL. Namun, koefisien determinasi diperoleh sebesar 36,11 persen. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat variabel lain yang mempengaruhi NPL sektor manufaktur yang dibiayai oleh bank konvensional di Indonesia.
Pengaruh Brand Image dan Brand Trust terhadap Minat Beli di Sociolla di Jakarta
Authors: Stella Stella
Published: November 2021

The writing of this research begins with the importance of an image and brand trust in a brand that can be built by the company. A brand is considered the main pillar and invisible asset in a company. The high awareness and knowledge of a brand will make it easier for businesses to achieve and even exceed the goals in a short time limit. Therefore, a brand must have a good image in the eyes of consumers. Positive brand image will build brand trust in using the products or services of the brand. Brand trust is also the main element that companies must have to increase consumer purchase intentions. Without trust, the brand cannot perform well in all types of markets that the brand is targeting. Thus, this research aims to determine whether or not the influence of brand image and brand trust affects purchase intention. This research uses quantitative methods by distributing questionnaires to 106 respondents and uses non-probability sampling techniques in the form of purposive sampling. The results of this research indicate that the brand image variable (X1) and brand trust (X2) have a significant effect on the purchase intention variable (Y) of 0.568 or 56.8%. Meanwhile, the remaining 43.2% means only other factors that are not included in this study. Penulisan penelitian ini berawal dari pentingnya sebuah citra dan kepercayaan konsumen pada suatu brand yang dapat dibangun oleh perusahaan. Brand dianggap sebagai pilar utama dan aset yang tak terlihat dalam suatu perusahaan. Tingginya kesadaran dan pengetahuan terhadap suatu brand, akan mempermudah pebisnis untuk mencapai tujuan dan melampaui pesaing dengan upaya dan waktu yang singkat. Brand image yang positif akan membangun brand trust atau kepercayaan konsumen untuk menggunakan produk atau jasa dari brand tersebut. Brand trust juga menjadi unsur utama yang harus dimiliki perusahaan untuk meningkatkan niat beli konsumen. Tanpa adanya trust, brand tersebut tidak dapat berjalan dengan baik di segala jenis pasar yang ditargetkan oleh brand tersebut. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ada atau tidaknya pengaruh dari brand image dan brand trust terhadap minat beli. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan menyebarkan kuesioner pada 106 responden dan menggunakan teknik non-probability sampling dalam bentuk sampling purposif. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel brand image (X1) dan brand trust (X2) berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap variabel minat beli (Y) sebesar 0,568 atau 56,8%. Sedangkan, sisa 43,2% berarti dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain yang tidak termasuk dalam penelitian ini.