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Gen Z and Digital Platforms: A Creative Process on Educating Gen Z on the Value of Crypto Currency
Authors: Balouch Remaddine
Published: June 2024

The world of crypto currency is only recently starting to get popular and learning about its trajectory may help one make better financial choices and be more knowledgeable in the area of decentralization and digital advancements (Milutinovifá, 2018). This project aims to create a series of digital content that will educate Gen Z on the value of cryptocurrency using YouTube. I am looking to find the best practices for creating educational videos on crypto through online learning. Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are having an increase in user acceptance and use (Milutinoviƒá, 2018). Cryptocurrency's adaption will be an important topic to watch in the future because it can transform technology and alter how money is exchanged globally. Teaching it to the current generations is equally as important as finding out how to do it. Firstly, there must be an understanding about what kind of learners Gen Z are. Since they grew up in a generation of technology and are known as digital natives Generation Z find it easier to absorb information through an online format (Chunta, Shellenbarger, Chicca, 2021). It is also important to study the popular youtubers that create successful educational videos on the topic of cryptocurrency. Subsequently, what do the viewers say about the videos that increases views or what the viewer wants them to improve on. In this research there will come a conclusion on how to create template or find a creative flow or process in producing a series that will not only be educating but entertaining and easy to understand.
Exploring Soot Inception With Stochastic Modelling, Machine Learning, and CFD
Authors: Di Liddo Luke
Published: June 2024

Soot particle emissions are known to have a host of negative climate and health effects and the reduction of their emission is a foremost concern. Soot formation in flames is a complex physical and chemical process. One of the least understood steps in the soot formation process is soot inception, the initial transition from gaseous flame molecules to solid soot particles. An incomplete understanding of soot inception has hindered modelling efforts and, subsequently, the ability to reduce soot emissions. Due in part to the complexity of flame chemistry, many current numerical inception models do not fully capture important nuances in the formation of soot precursors and thus in the formation of soot itself. The goals of this thesis are to begin integrating two existing combustion simulation tools called CoFlame and SNapS2, to create an improved predictive model for inception using machine learning, and to provide detailed descriptions of the properties of soot precursors in order to inform the development of accurate and generalized future numerical inception models. This thesis is divided into two studies. The first study describes the development of a novel machine learning-based inception prediction tool that combines the existing simulation codes CoFlame and SNapS2. The second study uses the SNapS2 code to provide detailed characterizations of the gaseous flame species that contribute to soot inception.
Grain Refinement of Az91e Magnesium Alloy Through Ultrasonic Treatment, Inoculation and Hybrid Processing for Improvements to Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
Authors: Emadi Payam
Published: June 2024

Light metals are gaining increased attention due to ecological sustainability concerns and consequent strict emission regulations. Magnesium (Mg) has the potential to replace aluminum (Al) and steel components, which can reduce emissions through lightweighting. However, widespread implementation of Mg is hindered by its low mechanical properties. As a means for improving the mechanical properties of cast alloys, ultrasonic processing has shown increasing promise within the past years. As well, grain refinement and reinforcement with ceramic particles can also improve the properties of cast alloys. This dissertation examines the effects of ultrasonic treatment (UST), grain refinement with Œ±-Al 2 p3rticles, and their combination to produce hybrid refined castings on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cast Mg alloys. To evaluate the effects of UST, the molten alloys were subjected to 60 to 240 s of sonication at a frequency and amplitude of 20 kHz and 15 ¬µm, respectively. Vibrational amplitudes ranging from 1.25 to 15 ¬µm were also investigated. Sonication time was found to improve the mechanical properties of the alloy relative to the base condition. In addition, vibrational amplitudes up to 7.5 ¬µm were able to refine the secondary phases of the alloy. In both cases, the improvement was attributed to the refinement of the Mg grain structure and secondary phases. Grain refinement with Al2O3 was performed with mechanical stirring (MS) and addition levels ranging from 0.25 to 2 wt.%. The highest levels of improvement for ultimate tensile strength and ductility were achieved through 0.5 wt.% Al2O3 addition. Moreover, hybrid refined samples were prepared by combining 1 wt.% Al2O3 addition and UST. The hybrid samples displayed improved mechanical properties relative to the base alloy and the samples prepared with MS. This was attributed to the finer grain size, and enhanced inoculant distribution. Thus, significantly improved mechanical properties of Mg alloys are facilitated by UST, grain refinement with Al2O3 and hybrid processing. These processes have the potential to replace higher density Al and iron-based components, with consequent energy efficiency and environmental and ecological benefits.
Local Interpretability Methods for Time Series Modeling
Authors: Ozyegen Ozan
Published: June 2024

Interpretability aims to improve our understanding of the model behavior. Local interpretability methods can explain the specific predictions of a model and create trust between the model and its users, empowering the practitioners with powerful new insights. The temporal nature, and the high dimensionality of the time series data sets unique challenges to interpretability, which are specific to this domain of machine learning. An improved understanding of time series interpretability methods, and availability of suitable evaluation metrics for measuring the accuracy of the explanations can contribute to further progress in time series modeling. This PhD thesis includes four research directions that focus on the local interpretability of time series models. The first research topic that we explore involves introducing two novel evaluation metrics for comparing local interpretability methods on generic time series regression problems. We evaluate the proposed metrics through an extensive numerical study, and find that the SHAP method provides the most accurate explanations among the tested methods. Our second research problem involves a specific application of interpretability in sales forecasting and finance domains. Specifically, we propose a unified framework to predict financial commentaries from the financial data generated by a company. We evaluate multiple time series classification models for the prediction task, and use local interpretability methods to explain the predictions. We find that the proposed framework, supported by the machine learning and local interpretability methods, offers new opportunities to leverage management information systems, providing insights to management on key financial issues, including sales forecasting and inventory management. As the third research problem, we study how local interpretability methods can be used to explain time series clustering models. We provide explanations to the clustering algorithms by using classification models as intermediate models to predict the cluster labels. We perform a detailed numerical study, comparing multiple datasets, clustering models, and classification models. Through a careful analysis of the results, we discuss how and when the proposed methodology can be used to obtain insights on the corresponding model behaviour. Finally, the fourth research problem involves developing a locally interpretable deep neural network model for the time series forecasting problem. We evaluate the model accuracy and explanations, using multiple datasets and methods, and find that it achieves similar performance to those of its non-interpretable counterparts, while remaining interpretable.
A Concurrent CNN-RNN Approach for Multi-step Wind Power Forecasting
Authors: Kazmi Syed
Published: June 2024

Wind power forecasting helps with the planning for the power systems by contributing to having a higher level of certainty in decision-making. Due to the randomness inherent to meteorological events (e.g., wind speeds), making highly accurate long-term predictions can be extremely difficult. One approach to remedy this challenge is to utilize weather information from multiple points across a geographical grid to obtain a holistic view of the wind patterns, along with temporal information from the previous power outputs of the wind farms. My proposed CNN-RNN architecture combines convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs) to extract spatial and temporal contexts from multi-dimensional input data in order to make day-ahead predictions. Compared to other methods in the relevant literature, my method incorporates an ultra-wide learning view, combining data from multiple numerical weather prediction models, wind farms, and geographical locations. Specifically, I use a memory-efficient approach where CNN is utilized only for spatial feature extraction, while temporal attributes are diverted towards RNN. This allows me to maximize our spatial layout. Additionally, I experiment with global forecasting approaches to understand the impact of training the same model over the datasets obtained from multiple different wind farms, and I employ a method where spatial information extracted from convolutional layers is passed to a tree ensemble (e.g., Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LGBM)) instead of fully connected layers. Lastly, I consider multitask learning techniques to train a machine learning model to forecast wind power output and classify ramp events simultaneously. The results show that my proposed CNN-RNN architecture outperforms other machine learning models such as LGBM, Extra Tree regressor and linear regression when trained globally, but fails to replicate such performance when trained individually on each farm. I note that the small training size and the lack of high-quality data for such a complex neural network could be a major contributing factor to the lower performance of the CNN-RNN model trained over individual wind farm data. I also observe that passing the spatial information from CNN to LGBM improves its performance, providing further evidence of CNN’s spatial feature extraction capabilities. My results for multitask learning show a slight drop in average forecasting performance, and a slight improvement in average classification performance, however, these changes are not found to be statistically significant.
FPCB Micromirror Scanning ToF LiDAR for Touchless Interface
Authors: Haque Mehraz
Published: June 2024

This thesis paper demonstrates the design, fabrication, and integration of a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) based rotational optical scanner with laser-based ranging for twodimensional finger input recognition applications. A two-dimensional (2D), position array of fingers was captured by utilizing light detection and ranging (lidar) and time-of-flight (ToF) sensors. The optical scanner and ranging sensors are implemented in two frequently touched scenarios, elevator call buttons, and automated teller machine (ATM) displays. While there are existing, vision based touchless interfaces requiring machine learning algorithms and/or advanced camera technologies, the thesis explores alternative methods to develop low-cost, easy-to-manufacture, and highly integrative sensing solutions [8]. The FPCB scanner consists of two main components; an optical reflector based on a silicon micro-mirror, and a FPCB polyamide fixture that oscillates within a magnetic field created by permanent magnets (PM) dipole. The optical scanner developed has a 15 x 15 mm aperture and can achieve 40.3¬∞ of optical angle, while being operated at a low voltage of ¬± 7.5 V. The measurable rotational angle of the optical scanner was determined to be 23.4¬∞ optical (combined positive and negative direction from the axis of rotation). The thesis also presents measurement limitations of the angular position of the scanner and inconsistent scan patterns at low operational frequencies due to material properties, assembly processes, and environmental conditions.
Nanomedicine for Epigenomic Monitoring and Reprogramming of Cancer Stem Cell
Authors: Verma Anish Hiresha
Published: June 2024

Cancer stem cell (CSC) epigenomics serves as a focal hub for crucial information about key cancer hallmarks. These characteristics include fatal attributes such as carcinogenesis, metastasis, and resistance to chemo- and radiotherapy. As a result, it is critical to research the molecular mechanism and treatments to overcome it by tapping into the epigenomic microenvironment of CSCs. Furthermore, CSC epigenomics can be altered (reprogrammed) to improve existing oncology research. However, there is a general dearth of study on CSC epigenomic monitoring or reprogramming. In the first study, we designed a sub-10 nm gold nanoprobes for epigenomic monitoring, which could efficiently penetrate the nucleus of CSCs without inducing any structural changes to the genomic DNA. Furthermore, the nanoprobes produced surface-enhanced Raman signals (SERS) to identify structural, functional, molecular, and proteomic epigenomics. This resulted in the development of a diagnostic tool that uses epigenomic markers to distinguish cancer tissue of origin with 99.5% accuracy. In the second study, ultrasmall gold nanoparticles were developed and demonstrated for the first time the ability to overcome the fundamental limits of nanoprobe interaction with epigenetic methyl group while retaining genomic DNA conformation, which can demethylate the DNA. Benchtop validation and clinical validation successfully demonstrated that ultrasmall gold nanoparticles was responsible for a significant decrease in genetic stemness (DNA methylation), phenotypic stemness (CD44 and CD133 markers), and quiescence (G cell cycle phase) in CSCs. This resulted in causing CSCs to reprogramming back 0 to normal to cancer cells. In the last study, we developed a 3D silica nanostructured matrix with functionality for quick reprogramming of normal cancer cells into CSC spheroids. In vitro benchtop studies in breast, lung, and colon cancer demonstrated that cancer cells transformed into CSC spheroids in 3 days. Overall, the investigation paves the way for the establishment of nanomedicine for monitoring and reprogramming the epigenomic microenvironment of CSCs.
MICAL1 in Tumour Cell Motility
Authors: Armstrong Garett
Published: June 2024

The triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) subtype is the most difficult to treat and has a higher risk of metastasis. Cancer cell metastasis requires the involvement of the actin cytoskeleton. The molecule interacting with CasL protein 1 (MICAL1) is a monooxygenase enzyme that facilitates the local disassociation of actin monomers to promote actin filamentation. The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a tyrosine kinase that promotes cell invasion, migration, growth, and survival. Metastatic characteristics are promoted in TNBC during aberrant EGFR signalling, via the mitogenactivated protein kinase (MAPK) and phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt pathways. This thesis will examine how MICAL1 influences motility, morphology, and EGFR signalling in TNBC cell lines. Results from this thesis demonstrate that MICAL1 contributes to confined cell migration and cell size. Further, results demonstrate that MICAL1 negatively modulates MAPK signalling during EGF stimulation. In effect, this thesis forwards MICAL1 as a likely contributor of TNBC cell metastasis.
IUCN Red List of Ecosystems, Mangroves of the Warm Temperate Northwest Atlantic
Authors: Friess Daniel , Suarez Ena , Armitage Anna R. , Doughty Cheryl , C. Feher Laura , C. Feller Ilka , Fierro Alejandro , Radabaugh Kara R. , T. Simpson Lorae , C. Vervaeke William , Zamora-Tovar Carlos
Published: June 2024

The ‘Mangroves of the Warm Temperate Northwest Atlantic’ province is a regional ecosystem subgroup (level 4 unit of the IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology). It includes the marine ecoregions of Carolinian and Northern Gulf of Mexico. The biota is characterized by 3 species of mangroves: Avicennia germinans, Laguncularia racemosa, and Rhizophora mangle, and 1 mangrove associate Conocarpus erectus, though not all species are equally distributed throughout the province. Mangroves in this province cross the USA and Mexico and are quite unique, as they exist at the latitudinal range limit of the mangrove ecosystem. The majority of mangroves in this province are located in Florida and Louisiana (USA), though substantial mangrove patches can be found in Texas (USA) and Tamaulipas (Mexico). Small mangrove patches are present in Mississippi and have recently been found in Georgia (USA) at a latitude of 30.74°N, making these some of the northernmost mangroves in the world. Mangroves in this province also experience a longitudinal aridity gradient, with more arid conditions experienced in the west (Tamaulipas, Mexico; Texas, USA) and wetter conditions in the east (Louisiana, Florida, USA). Today, mangroves in the Warm Temperate Northwest Atlantic cover a minimum of 83.11 km2, though due to challenges in measuring the extent of patchy mangroves at their latitudinal range limits, we expect the actual extent to be higher, and we consider the extent presented here to be a substantial underestimate. Based on global datasets, mangrove net area change in this province has been -11% since 1996, with mangrove loss caused by a combination of anthropogenic (land use change, pollution) and climatic (freezes, drought) drivers. If this trend continues, an overall change of -55% is projected over the next 50 years. Furthermore, under a high sea level rise scenario (IPCC RCP8.5) ≈83% of mangroves in the Warm Temperate Northwest Atlantic would be at risk of submergence by 2060. Moreover, ≈3% of the province’s mangrove ecosystem is experiencing degradation, with the potential to increase to ≈8% within a 50-year period, based on a vegetation index decay analysis. Overall, mangroves in the Warm Temperate Northwest Atlantic province are assessed as Critically Endangered (CR). However, this conclusion should be interpreted with caution, due to challenges to mapping mangroves at this latitudinal range limit, as well as limitations to the sea-level rise modelling approaches used in this study. Important data gaps found in this study highlight a strong need for continued focused mangrove research in this province.
التدابير النبوية في الوقاية من الأمراض النفسية لدى كبار السن
Authors: Hoque Mesbahul , Abdul Rahman Mohd Zahir , Zulkiply Shah Rizul Izyan , Abdul Kadir Kauthar , Yabi Shumsudin
Published: June 2024

مع تقدم الإنسان في العمر يواجه العديد من الأمراض والمشاكل المزمنة التي تؤثر في صحته الجسدية كما تؤدي إلى ظهور العديد من الأمراض النفسية التي لها تأثير كبير على الحياة اليومية لدى كبار السن. حيث لا يوجد لهذه الأمراض النفسية علاج حقيقي في المستشفيات الصحية الحديثة، وما يقدمون في بعض منها من الوصفات لمعالجتها لا يوجد لها أثر كبير، أدّى ذلك إلى استغلال أهل الشعوذة والمنحرفين عن الدين بمعالجتها باسم الدين بما هو مخالف للدين ليأكلوا أموال الناس بالباطل، ومن هنا يهدف هذا البحث لمناقشة التدابير الواردة في السنّة النبوية الصحيحة للوقاية من الأمراض النفسية عند كبار السن. واستخدم المنهج الاستقرائيّ والمنهج الوصفي والتّحليليّ للوصول إلى ذلك الهدف. ومن نتائج هذا البحث أن قراءة القرآن الكريم وكذلك الرّقى الشّرعيّة والأذكار والأدعية المأثورة ومجالسة الصالحين ومصاحبتهم من أهمّ التّدابير التي أشار النبي صلى الله عليه وسلّم لحفظ الإنسان من الأمراض النّفسيّة.
Abstract
In ageing, people face numerous chronic diseases and problems that affect their physical health and lead to the emergence of many psychological diseases that have a significant impact on the daily life of the elderly. Unfortunately, there is no real treatment for these psychological illnesses in modern health hospitals, and the treatments they offer for them do not have a significant effect. As a result, charlatans and those deviating from Islam have exploited these conditions by treating them in the name of Islam but in a way that contradicts Islamic teachings. Therefore, this research aims to discuss the guidelines in the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet to prevent psychological illnesses among the elderly. The research utilised an inductive, descriptive, and analytical approach to achieve this objective. The results of this research indicate that reciting the Quran, practising legitimate spiritual healing (Ruqyah), reciting authentic supplications and prayers, associating with righteous individuals, and keeping their company are among the most important guidelines that the Prophet Muhammad SAW indicated to protect people from psychological diseases
Pengalaman Guru Menggunakan Kaedah Tahfiz Akhyar bagi Hafazan Surah al-Fatihah Kepada Murid OKU Pendengaran
Authors: Abdul Samat Muhammad Zaid , Mohamed Yusof Adnan , Mohd Raus Norakyairee
Published: June 2024

The Surah al-Fatihah is a frequently recited chapter by Muslims, indicating its importance in the life of a Muslim. This surah is not only practised by Muslims with all their senses intact but can also be practised by the differently-abled community. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of teachers using the Tahfiz Akhyar method for memorising Surah al-Fatihah among hearing-impaired students. A case study was conducted to obtain qualitative data through interviews. Three teachers with more than 5 years of experience in teaching the Quran to hearing-impaired individuals participated in the study. The findings yielded three sub-themes based on teachers’ feedback, including challenges faced by students, challenges faced by teachers, and engaging teaching materials.AbstrakSurah al-Fatihah merupakan surah yang sering kali dibaca secara berulang-kali oleh seseorang yang beragama Islam. Hal ini membuktikan bahawa surah al-Fatihah penting dalam kehidupan seseorang Muslim. Surah al-Fatihah ini bukan hanya diamalkan oleh Muslim yang mempunyai pancaindera yang sempurna, malah ia juga boleh diamalkan oleh komuniti OKU. Justeru, tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk meneliti pengalaman guru menggunakan kaedah Tahfiz Akhyar bagi hafazan surah al-Fatihah kepada murid OKU Pendengaran. Satu kajian kes telah dilaksanakan bagi memperoleh data kualitatif hasil daripada temu bual. Seramai tiga orang tenaga pengajar yang mempunyai pengalaman lebih lima tahun mengajar Quran menggunakan kaedah Tahfiz Akhyar kepada OKU Pendengaran. Hasil dapatan kajian, terdapat tiga sub tema yang diperoleh pengkaji hasil daripada maklum balas guru. Antaranya, cabaran yang dihadapi murid, cabaran yang dihadapi guru, dan bahan bantu mengajar menarik.
The Ambivalence of Kosovo–EU Relations in the Last Decade: The Perspective of Kosovo’s Political Elites
Authors: Bashota Bardhok , Gërguri Dren , Bajrami Leonora
Published: June 2024

This chapter provides a theoretical and conceptual background that sheds light on EU–Kosovo relations from a core–periphery analytical perspective. Within this research purview, the study focuses on the examination of the three main areas of interaction – politics (identity), economy, and security – manifested in the framework of contractual relations within the process of Kosovo’s integration into the EU. The study highlights the ambivalent attitudes of political elites in Kosovo, who, while resisting or contesting different aspects in relation to the EU, are still actively engaged in the EU integration process. Moreover, based on empirical data from original semi-structured interviews with representatives from the aforementioned elite, this chapter explores how the EU is perceived and contested in Kosovo within evolving circumstances in profoundly changed contexts, most recently the war in Ukraine.
Cancer misinformation on social media
Authors: Loeb Stacy , Langford Aisha T. , Bragg Marie A. , Sherman Robert , Chan June M.
Published: June 2024

Social media is widely used globally by patients, families of patients, health professionals, scientists, and other stakeholders who seek and share information related to cancer. Despite many benefits of social media for cancer care and research, there is also a substantial risk of exposure to misinformation, or inaccurate information about cancer. Types of misinformation vary from inaccurate information about cancer risk factors or unproven treatment options to conspiracy theories and public relations articles or advertisements appearing as reliable medical content. Many characteristics of social media networks—such as their extensive use and the relative ease it allows to share information quickly—facilitate the spread of misinformation. Research shows that inaccurate and misleading health‐related posts on social media often get more views and engagement (e.g., likes, shares) from users compared with accurate information. Exposure to misinformation can have downstream implications for health‐related attitudes and behaviors. However, combatting misinformation is a complex process that requires engagement from media platforms, scientific and health experts, governmental organizations, and the general public. Cancer experts, for example, should actively combat misinformation in real time and should disseminate evidence‐based content on social media. Health professionals should give information prescriptions to patients and families and support health literacy. Patients and families should vet the quality of cancer information before acting upon it (e.g., by using publicly available checklists) and seek recommended resources from health care providers and trusted organizations. Future multidisciplinary research is needed to identify optimal ways of building resilience and combating misinformation across social media.
Aikuiskoulutuksella riittää työtä globaalin muutoksen ohjaamisessa
Authors: Kouvo Terhi
Published: June 2024

Aikuiskoulutukseen on investoitava lisää, jotta se voi onnistua tehtävässään, vaatii Unescon elinikäisen instituutin johtaja Isabell Kempf. Kvs-säätiön isännöimästä kansainvälisestä aikuiskoulutuskonferenssista lähti maailmalle yhteinen viesti: sivistys on vahva perusta kestävälle, yhdenvertaiselle tulevaisuudelle.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Pempek untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan dan Penggerak Ekonomi Berbasis Masyarakat
Authors: Terttiaavini Terttiaavini , Saputra Tedy Setiawan , Lesfandra Lesfandra , Afriyani Fauziah
Published: June 2024

Pelatihan pembuatan pempek di Kota Palembang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan perempuan dalam bidang kuliner dan mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi lokal. Permasalahan yang dihadapi adalah kurangnya pengetahuan teknis dan manajemen usaha dalam pembuatan pempek. Solusi yang diterapkan adalah memberikan pelatihan praktis dan interaktif. Tahapan pelaksanaan meliputi persiapan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan kepuasan tinggi terhadap materi pelatihan (skor 4.5), instruktur (skor 4.3), fasilitas (skor 4.7), dan proses pelatihan (skor 4.3). Namun, dampak ekonomi mendapatkan skor rendah (2.7), menunjukkan perlunya dukungan lanjutan. Diharapkan pelatihan ini tidak hanya meningkatkan keterampilan tetapi juga mendorong keberlanjutan usaha pempek, sehingga berdampak positif pada ekonomi lokal.
How an In-Store Self-Service Technology Impacts Customer Shopping Experience, Satisfaction and WOM Intentions
Authors: Gagné Virginie , Tep Sandrine Prom , Arcand Manon , St-Onge Anik , N’Guessan Emmanuel
Published: June 2024

Retailers are increasingly using self-service technologies (SSTs) in-store. However, their impacts are not well known. The objective of this study is to establish whether the use of SST and its key characteristics (perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU)) has a significant effect on the customer experience (i.e., cognitive, affective, sensory, behavioral and social dimensions). The effect of these dimensions on satisfaction and positive word-of-mouth (WOM) intent were also investigated. We conducted an in-store experiment in which half of the 102 participants chose sports shoes using an interactive wall while a salesperson exclusively assisted the other half. The results demonstrate that the cognitive/positive affective and sensory dimensions of the experience are positively influenced by use of SST while the social dimension is diminished. Further, when SST was used, the negative affect increased. For customers who used the SST, PEOU and PU contribute to enhance all dimensions of the experience, except for PEOU which lowers the social experience. Customer experience positively impact consumer’s satisfaction and WOM intent.
Unveiling the Power Play: How Newcomers’ Traits Shape Political Acumen Within Organizations
Authors: Swid Amr
Published: June 2024

Political knowledge describes “an individual’s understanding of specific influential others’ relationships, demands, resources, and preferences” (Granger et al., 2020), is an often-overlooked dimension of learning how to fit into a new organization (Chao et al., 1994; Taormina, 1994). Moreover, newcomer research has been conducted independently of individual newcomer personality differences. To extend previous research, the present research examines newcomers’ Big Five personality traits and political knowledge as an immediate outcome of the process of newcomer adjustment. A 3-wave longitudinal study of 439 newcomers in 7 organizations examined Big Five personality traits as antecedents of political knowledge of the organization. The results suggested that among the Big Five traits, openness, neuroticism, and conscientiousness were positively related to apolitical knowledge of the organization. Overall, the results suggested that the Big Five are one of the key determinants of organizational political knowledge.
The Effects of Financial Performance towards Investment Return
Authors: Kanter Abraham Bill , Siagian Jonny
Published: June 2024

Abstract: This research performed in order to test influence of fundamental factors towards investment return which measure by initial stock price price â€“ ending stock price than divided by ending stock price in manufacturing company that listed in Indonesia stock exchange (IDX) during periode 2012-2015. The profitability ratio in this research was measured by return on asset, while leverage by Debt to equity ratio, and liquidity in this research used current ratio. The sample were collected using purposive sampling method and it has 61 companies for the resulting samples. The samples were analyzed using multiple linear regression technique. The result show that the ROA has negative and significant effect to investment return. While DER has positive and significant effect to investment return, and CR has positive and significant effect to investment return. Key words: Return on Asset, Debt to Equity Ratio, Current Ratio, Return investment
ENHANCING ENGLISH CONDITIONAL SENTENCES AMONG EFL UNDERGRADUATES THROUGH SCAFFOLDING TECHNIQUES
Authors: THURATHAM Wadinlada
Published: June 2024

Students have the potential to progress to a higher level in their language learning and development. To test this hypothesis, this research aims to 1) examine how scaffolding techniques improve English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ understanding of conditional sentences, and 2) investigate the students’ attitudes towards the use of scaffolding techniques in the if-conditional instruction. The participants were 27 English major students in a public university in Thailand. Two instruments were used to collect the data: two sets of tests on conditional sentences and a questionnaire. The data were analysed by using the SPSS software (version 20) and were converted into mean scores and standard deviations. The results from a paired t-test demonstrated that there were significant differences between the pre-test and post-test. Thus, it can be indicated that scaffolding techniques, namely, conceptual, metacognitive, strategic, and procedural could reinforce the students’ grammatical knowledge of conditional sentences. Additionally, the results from the questionnaire acknowledged that the students had positive attitudes towards the use of scaffolding techniques in the if-conditional instruction. Therefore, scaffolding techniques can be regarded as effective techniques that help EFL students overcome their grammatical difficulties with if-conditionals and reach higher achievement in their language learning.
Resolving the Proton Radius Puzzle
Authors: Hoh F. C.
Published: June 2024

The “proton radius puzzle”, implicitly resolved earlier, is explicitly resolved in the Scalar Strong Interaction Hadron Theory SSI. Its origin lies in that quarks, hence also the interquark distance, are invisible. The strong interaction depends only upon the distances between the u and d quarks. Such a mean distance is 3.05 fm in proton. The proton is oval shaped, not observable in the laboratory space but polarizable in galactic gravitational fields giving rise to dark matter and energy.
Realitas Kepatuhan Pajak UMKM Pasca Program Pengungkapan Sukarela
Authors: Partika I Dewa Made , I Nyoman Darmayasa
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The Reality of MSME Tax Compliance After the Voluntary Disclosure ProgramPurpose: This study aims to determine tax compliance after the Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) has ended on 30 June 2022.Method: Data collection through in-depth interviews with taxpayers, academics, and tax practitioners then analyzed using transcendental phenomenology.Results: The reality of MSME taxpayer compliance that (does not) participate in the VDP is only at the formality level based on Game Theory. Academic and practitioner informants provide views on taxpayers to delay compliance through the Long Run Effect.Novelty: A transcendental phenomenological interpretive methodology can explore the reality of post-VDP tax compliance.Contribution: Contributed to policy regarding to tax payer compliance and development of Game Theory and Long Run Effect.
Abstrak: Realitas Kepatuhan Pajak UMKM Pasca Program Pengungkapan SukarelaTujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami realitas kepatuhan pajak setelah Program Pengungkapan Sukarela (PPS) berakhir pada 30 Juni 2022.Metode: Pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam dengan wajib pajak UMKM, akademisi, dan praktisi yang selanjutnya dianalisis menggunakan transendental fenomenologi.Hasil: Realitas kepatuhan wajib pajak UMKM yang (tidak) berpartisipasi PPS hanya pada tataran formalitas berdasarkan Game Theory. Informan akademisi dan praktisi memberikan pandangan kepada wajib pajak yang menunda kepatuhan melalui Long Run Effect.Kebaruan: Memahami realitas model kepatuhan pajak dengan beberapa teori perilaku wajib pajak.Kontribusi: Berkontribusi untuk memberikan masukan pada kebijakan terkait kepatuhan wajib pajak dan pada pengembangan Game Theory dan Long Run Effect.
Pendidikan Akuntansi Berbasis Nilai Tri-Silas
Authors: Putri Anggie Wiyana , Septyan Krisno
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Tri-Silas Values- Based Accounting EducationPurpose: This research aims to offer a concept of accounting education that is Indonesianized based on the Sundanese Tri-Silas culture.Method: The value of local wisdom of the Sundanese community (Tri-Silas) is revealed by qualitative research methods in the frame of the archipelago paradigm.Results: A wise accounting education is an accounting education that departs from the values of Tri-Silas, Silih Asih which forms a compassionate education pattern. Silih Asuh with an education pattern that prioritizes togetherness in honing knowledge so as to create a healthy and nurturing learning pattern. Silih Asuh encourages the development of self-consciousness to establish good relationships and maintain the rights and obligations of others.Novelty: This research departs from the researcher's self-awareness about the importance of embracing accounting education in accordance with the noble values of Urang Sunda Culture.Contribution: Tri-Silas values will eventually be able to suppress the egoistic (self-interest), materialistic, and godless (atheistic) nature of conventional accounting education patterns.
Abstrak: Pendidikan Akuntansi Berbasis Nilai Tri-SilasTujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menawarkan konsep  pendidikan akuntansi yang ke-Indonesia-an berbasis budaya Sunda Tri-Silas.Metode: Nilai kearifan lokal masyarakat Sunda (Tri-Silas) diungkap dengan metode penelitian kualitatif dalam bingkai paradigma nusantara.Hasil: Pendidikan akuntansi yang arif adalah pendidikan akuntansi yang berangkat dari nilai-nilai Tri-Silas, Silih Asih yang membentuk pola Pendidikan yang berwelas asih. Silih Asuh dengan pola Pendidikan yang mengedepankan kebersamaan dalam mengasah pengetahuan sehingga terciptanya pola pembelajaran yang sehat dan saling mengayomi. Silih Asuh mendorong perkembangan kesadaran diri (self-consciousness) untuk menjalin hubungan baik dan menjaga hak serta kewajiban orang lain.Kebaruan: Penelitian ini berangkat dari kesadaran diri peneliti tentang pentingnya merangkul pendidikan akuntansi yang sesuai dengan nilai-nilai luhur Budaya Urang Sunda.Kontribusi: Nilai Tri-Silas akhirnya akan mampu menekan sifat egoistik (self-interest), materialistik, dan tidak berketuhanan (ateistik) dari pola Pendidikan akuntansi yang konvensional.
Tameng Keberlangsungan Organisasi: Sisi Gelap Creative Accounting
Authors: Angelia Gebriela Christina , Jurana Jurana , Saleh Fadli Moh , Paranoan Selmita
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Shielding Organizational Sustainability: The Dark Side of Creative AccountingPurpose: To understand the meaning of student perceptions regarding Creative Accounting practices in student activity units.Method: Qualitative method with a phenomenological approach.Results: There are three meanings of student perceptions about Creative Accounting practices. First, students consider the practice of Creative Accounting to be unethical behavior. Second, Creative Accounting functions as a strategy passed down from generation to generation. Third, Creative Accounting practices are interpreted as a shield for organizational sustainability.Novelty: Conceptualization of three meanings of Creative Accounting practices.Contribution: Research on Creative Accounting shows that if a mistake is made repeatedly it will become a normal behavior to do.
 
Abstrak: Tameng Keberlangsungan Organisasi: Sisi Gelap Creative AccountingTujuan: Untuk memahami makna dari persepsi mahasiswa terkait praktik Creative Accounting pada unit kegiatan mahasiswa.Metode: Metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi.Hasil: Terdapat tiga makna dari persepsi mahasiswa tentang praktik Creative Accounting. Pertama, mahasiswa menganggap praktik Creative Accounting merupakan suatu perilaku yang tidak etis. Kedua, fungsi Creative Accounting sebagai strategi turun temurun. Ketiga, praktik Creative Accounting dimaknai sebagai tameng demi keberlangsungan organisasi.Kebaruan: Terkonsepnya tiga makna atas praktik Creative Accounting.Kontribusi: Dari penelitian tentang Creative Accounting memperlihatkan bahwa sebuah kesalahan jika dilakukan berulang-ulang maka akan menjadi sebuah perilaku yang wajar saja untuk dilakukan.
Improving Organizational Agility in Order to Push Company Growth
Authors: Rugaya Sulalah , Welly John
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Improving Organizational Agility in Order to Push Company GrowthPurpose: This study aims to the imperative of fostering organizational agility as a catalyst for driving growth within corporate startups operating in the dynamic Indonesian market.Method: The method used is integrating the VRIO framework and applying Porter's Five Forces and PEST analysis and the SWOT Matrix Diagram.Result: Data shows that Sprinthink has good internal conditions where strengths are more dominant than weaknesses and opportunity factors are more dominant than threats. The results place Sprintthink in quadrant 1.Novelty: The application of this research is in a specific context focusing on Sprintthink and the integration of several strategic analysis frameworks to identify the most appropriate approach.Contribution: This research not only addresses specific challenges but also the broader discourse on strategic management of emerging markets.
Abstrak: Meningkatkan Ketangkasan Organisasi Dalam Rangka Mendorong Pertumbuhan PerusahaanTujuan: Studi ini menggali pentingnya menumbuhkan kelincahan organisasi sebagai katalisator untuk mendorong pertumbuhan di dalam startup korporat yang beroperasi di pasar Indonesia yang dinamis.Metode: Metode yang digunakan adalah mengintegrasikan kerangka kerja VRIO dan menerapkan Porter’s Five Forces serta analisis PEST untuk memahami seluk-beluk lingkungan eksternal dan Diagram Matriks SWOT.Hasil: Data menunjukkan bahwa Sprinthink memiliki kondisi internal yang baik dimana kekuatan lebih dominan daripada kelemahan dan faktor peluang lebih dominan daripada ancaman. Hasilnya menempatkan Sprinthink pada kuadran 1.Kebaruan: Aplikasi penelitian ini berada dalam konteks spesifik yang berfokus pada Sprinthink dan integrasi beberapa kerangka kerja analisis strategis untuk mengidentifikasi pendekatan yang paling sesuai. Kontribusi: Penelitian ini tidak hanya menjawab tantangan spesifik namun juga wacana yang lebih luas tentang manajemen strategis pasar negara berkembang.
Desain Aplikasi Pengendalian Biaya Produksi untuk UMKM
Authors: Adriana Padma , Cholifah Nur , Indrawan Andi Kusuma
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Production Cost Control Application Design for SMEPurpose: Design an application for controlling production costs using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 SoftwareMethod: Research and Development of a computer application desainResults: The application design has simple features that are easy to use with accurate, effective and efficient resultsNovelty: Production cost control application based on Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Contribution: Facilitates the control production costs, determine production costs efficiently, calculate the cost of production and profit or loss.
Abstrak: Desain Aplikasi Pengendalian Biaya Produksi Tujuan: Merancang aplikasi untuk pengendalian biaya produksi berbasis Software Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0Metode: Penelitian Research and Development desain aplikasi komputerHasil: Desain aplikasi yang disusun memiliki fitur-fitur sederhana yang mudah digunakan dengan hasil yang akurat, efektif, dan efisienKebaruan: Aplikasi pengendalian biaya produksi berbasis Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Kontribusi: Memberi kemudahan bagi UMKM Konveksi Diva SWN Tulungagung untuk melakukan pengendalian biaya produksi, menetapkan biaya produksi secara efisien, menyusun laporan harga pokok produksi dan laba rugi.
Turkish Adaptation of Healthy Habits Questionnaire for Adolescents: Diet, Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Sleep Habits
Authors: Özmet Tuğba Duygu , Ergün Ayşe
Published: June 2024

Objective: The main purpose of this study was to adapt the adolescent Healthy Habits Questionnaire (HHQ) to the Turkish language and to test its validity and reliability. The study was also examined the diet, physical activity, screen time, and sleep habits of adolescents.
Methods: This study is a methodological and descriptive design. The sample of the research consists of 320 students. The validity of the HHQ was evaluated by the content validity index, the reliability by test-retest correlations, and the kappa coefficient of agreement. Number and percentage values were used for descriptive features.
Results: The content validity index of HHQ was found to be 0.96. The test-retest correlations of questions containing continuous variables were found to be between 0.44 and 0.91. Kappa values of questions containing categorical variables were between 0.7 and 0.94. It was found that 91.8% of the adolescents consumed less than three servings of vegetables, 76.9% of them consumed less than 2 servings of fruit,
and 80.5% of them consumed less than 2 glasses of milk. In addition, it was determined 40.2% of the adolescents used screen use more than two hours, 47.6% did less than one hour of physical activity and 30.2% slept less than eight hours.
Conclusion: HHQ was found as a valid and reliable measurement tool. It was determined that the adolescents did not consume enough vegetables, fruits, water, and milk and did not engage in sufficient physical activity.
Assessing Oral Cancer Awareness Among Dental Students in Van Province, Turkey
Authors: Öner Talmaç Ayşe Gül , Keser Gaye , Namdar Pekiner Filiz Mediha , Fahrzadeh Nihal
Published: June 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess and compare oral cancer awareness among 3rd year and 5th year undergraduate dental students in Faculty of Dentistry, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University.
Methods: A validated questionnaire testing oral cancer awareness was distributed to third and fifth year dental students at Faculty of Dentistry, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University. A total of 140 students participated in this survey. Knowledge of oral cancer risk factors and diagnostic procedures, dental students' attitudes towards oral cancers, management practices related to oral cancer and sources of oral cancer information were evaluated using 25 questions. The level of significance was set at p
Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices of paediatric nurses caring for hospitalized children
Authors: Fletcher Ashley , Hachey Shauna , Doyle Tracy
Published: June 2024

Objectives

Nurses are well positioned to provide oral care to hospitalized children. This study explores pediatric hospital nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers to providing oral care.

Methods

Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, previously validated surveys were adapted based on input from key stakeholders and administered to all nurses and staff providing patient care on inpatient units (N = 239) of a pediatric hospital.

Results

The survey response rate was 40% (N = 96), providing a margin of error of 7.59% (95% C.I.). Most participants were unaware that caries is infectious (51%, n = 49) and caries-producing bacteria is transmissible (35%, n = 34). The majority (57%, n = 52) of participants did not recall oral care content within their formal education or oral care continuing education (88%, n = 81), despite high interest (87%, n = 80). Oral care was rated by most as a priority (85%, n = 81), yet the majority (74%, n = 69) believed it is under performed. More nurses with 6 or more years of experience placed a high or very high value on prioritizing oral health (p = 0.005). Furthermore, most nurses do not assess oral health on admission (63%, n = 60), routinely incorporate oral health into the care plan (45%, n = 43), or document oral care (60%, n = 56). Commonly reported barriers include lack of patient cooperation, medical status, and competing needs.

Conclusions and outcome

Despite nurses valuing the importance of oral care and their willingness to learn, oral care practices are lacking, and barriers exist. Future investigation is required to further explore the findings related to barriers to care and lack of practice. These results and future findings will be used to guide institutional oral care policy and education.