bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Citra Merek, Autribut Produk dan Electronic Word of mouth terhadap Niat Pembelian Ulang
Authors: Nurindra Hana Tsabita , Mugiono Mugiono
Published: August 2024

The objective of this research is to identify the effects of brand image, product attributes, and electronic word of mouth on the intention to repurchase the products of Make Over cosmetics products. This research is considered as an explanatory research since it explains the causal relationship between variables through hypothesis testing. Using non-probability sampling method and purposive sampling technique, 112 people were selected as the respondents. The data was harvested through questionnaires, library research, and internet browsing and was analyzed using descriptive analysis, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. This study finds that brand image, product attributes, and electronic word of mouth positively and significantly influence the repurchase intention. This fact shows that, if brand image, product attributes, and electronic word of mouth increase, the repurchase intention of Make Over’s consumers who live in Malang City will also increase.
 
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh citra merek, atribut produk, dan electronic Word of mouth terhadap niat pembelian ulang produk kosmetik Make Over. Jenis penelitian ini adalah explanatory research yang menjelaskan hubungan kausal antara variabel-variabel melalui pengujian hipotesis. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel sebanyak 112 responden. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode non-probability sampling dengan teknik purposive sampling. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner, studi pustaka, dan penjelajahan di internet. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linier berganda dan uji hipotesis. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa citra merek, atribut produk, dan electronic Word of mouth memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap niat pembelian ulang. Fakta ini menunjukkan apabila variabel citra merek, atribut produk, dan electronic Word of mouth mengalami peningkatan maka niat pembelian ulang juga akan mengalami peningkatan pada konsumen pengguna produk kosmetik Make Over yang bedomisili di Kota Malang.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan Melalui Kepuasan Pelanggan
Authors: Utami Sischa Adetya , Handrito Radityo Putro
Published: August 2024

The objective of this research is to identify the effect of product quality on the loyalty of Miniso customers in Greater Malang with the mediation of customer satisfaction. The sample number of this explanatory research was 170 people, obtained from the use of Roscoe’s guidelines. They were selected using non-probability sampling method and purposive sampling technique. The data was harvested from Google Forms questionnaires distributed online via social media and was analyzed using Hayes’s Process 4.2, performed in SPSS version 25. This study finds that ¬product quality significantly influences customer satisfaction, that customer satisfaction significantly affects customer loyalty, that ¬product quality significantly impacts customer loyalty, and that customer satisfaction mediates the effect of ¬product quality on customer loyalty. The mediation is partial since customer satisfaction mediates the effect of product quality on customer loyalty, but product quality can affect customer loyalty without the mediation of customer satisfaction.
 
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari Kualitas Produk terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan melalui Kepuasan Pelanggan sebagai variabel mediasi pada konsumen Miniso di Malang Raya. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksplanasi yang menggunakan sampel sebanyak 170 responden, ditentukan berdasarkan syarat atau ketentuan menurut Roscoe. Pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan teknik pengambilan sampel acak dengan metode sampel pertimbangan. Penyebaran kuesioner dilaksanakan secara online melalui sosial media dengan media perantara google form. Uji analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan perangkat lunak SPSS versi 25 dengan metode analisis data Process 4.2 yang dikembangkan oleh Hayes. Hasil penelitian ini adalah kualitas produk berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan, lalu kepuasan pelanggan dan kualitas produk berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, serta kepuasan pelanggan dapat memediasi pengaruh kualitas produk terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut maka dapat disimpulkan terjadi efek mediasi secara parsial karena variabel kepuasan pelanggan dapat memediasi pengaruh antara variabel kualitas produk dan loyalitas pelanggan, namun kualitas produk juga dapat mempengaruhi loyalitas pelanggan secara langsung tanpa melalui kepuasan pelanggan.
Pengaruh Customer Satisfaction, Brand Preference, dan Perceived Brand Benefits terhadap Reuse Intentions Platform Digital Payment
Authors: Fitri Bratandari Nabilah , Nugroho Dian Ari
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine customer satisfaction, brand preference, and perceived benefits in relation to reuse intention in the case of DANA, a digital wallet platform. The research population is Gen Z living in Surabaya and Malang City who use DANA. Using purposive sampling technique, 150 people with the minimum age of seventeen years who live in either city and have used the platform more than once were selected as the respondents. The data was harvested from Google Forms questionnaires and was analyzed using validity, reliability, and classical assumption tests. The hypotheses were assessed using t test and F test, performed in SPSS Statistics 25. This study finds that customer satisfaction, brand preference, and perceived brand benefits positively and significantly affect the intention of people living in Surabaya and Malang City to reuse the service of DANA digital wallet. The results of this research are expected to provide empirical evidences for subsequent research and help the company to increase the satisfaction of its customers, to enhance its brand preference, and to upgrade benefits for their customers’ reusage.
 
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti customer satisfaction, brand preference, dan perceived brand benefits terhadap reuse intentions pada dompet digital DANA. Populasi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Gen Z di Kota Surabaya dan Kota Malang yang menggunakan dompet digital DANA. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dan sekunder serta menggunakan teknik purposive sampling karakteristik sampel yang dipilih yaitu, minimal berusia 17 tahun, domisili di Kota Surabaya dan Kota Malang, dan pernah menggunakan DANA lebih dari satu kali. Jumlah sampel yang terkumpul sebanyak 150 responden dengan menyebarkan kuesioner menggunakan Google Form. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji validas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik dan uji hipotesis dilakukan dengan menggunakan uji t dan uji f dengan menggunakan program SPSS Statistics 25. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa customer satisfaction, brand preference, dan perceived brand benefits berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap reuse intentions pada layanan dompet digital DANA di Kota Surabaya dan Kota Malang. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan dalam mengembangkan kepuasan konsumen, preferensi merek, dan manfaat dalam penggunaan kembali.
Pengaruh Store Atmosphere, Kualitas Pelayanan dan Promosi terhadap Loyalitas Konsumen
Authors: Mughni Mochamad Rizki Abdul , Hussein Ananda Sabil
Published: August 2024

There are more than 500 coffee shops in Malang city. The number, by itself, illustrate the fierce competition in this area. Therefore, factors that can influence customer loyalty need to be identified. The objective of this research is to identify the effects of store atmosphere, service quality, and promotion on customer loyalty. the respondents of this research are 100 people in Malang city who have visited Nakoa Coffee Shop. The data was harvested from online questionnaire and was analyzed using multiple linear regression in SPSS. This study finds that store atmosphere, service quality, and promotion significantly influence customer loyalty. the fact is an indication that better store atmosphere, service quality, and promotion will lead to higher loyalty among Nakoa customers in Malang city.
 
Abstrak
Kota Malang memiliki kurang lebih sebanyak 500 coffee shop. Banyaknya coffee shop yang berada di kota Malang pasti memiliki persaingan yang ketat, untuk itu perlu diketahui apa saja yang dapat mempengaruhi loyalitas konsumen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh store atmosphere, kualitas pelayanan, dan promosi terhadap variabel loyalitas konsumen di. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel sebanyak 100 responden secara online penyebaran kuesioner. Sampel terdiri dari responden yang pernah berkunjung Nakoa Coffee Shop di Malang. Data dianalisis dengan regresi linier berganda menggunakan program SPSS. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel store atmosphere, kualitas pelayanan, promosi memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap loyalitas konsumen. Fakta ini menunjukkan apabila variabel store atmosphere, kualitas pelayanan, dan promosi coffee shop mengalami peningkatan maka loyalitas konsumen juga akan mengalami peningkatan pada konsumen Nakoa di Kota Malang.
Pengaruh Product Usability dan Cashback Promotion Terhadap Loyalitas Pengguna “OVO” Melalui Kepuasan
Authors: Shabri Amirul , Restuti Sri , Noviasari Henni
Published: August 2024

This study aims to examine the effect of Product Usability and Cashback Promotion on User Loyalty of the "OVO" digital wallet through user satisfaction in Z Generation  in Pekanbaru City. The population in this study includes Z generation people who are domiciled in Pekanbaru City who use the OVO digital wallet with a sample size of 115 Z generation  of Pekanbaru City and with the Non-Probability Sampling technique. Data analysis using SEM-PLS with the help of SmartPLS.4.0 software.The results of this study indicate that (1) Product Usability has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction; (2) Cashback Promotion has a positive and significant effect on satisfaction; (3) product usability has a positive and significant effect on loyalty; (4) Cashback Promotion has a positive and significant effect on Loyalty; (5) Cashback Promotion has a positive and significant effect on Loyalty; (6) Product Usability has a significant positive effect on Loyalty through Satisfaction; (7) Cashback Promotion has a significant positive effect on Loyalty through Satisfaction.
 
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Product Usability dan Cashback Promotion terhadap Loyalitas Pengguna dompet digital “OVO” melalui Kepuasan pengguna pada generasi Z di Kota Pekanbaru. Populasi dalam penelitian ini meliputi masyarakat generasi Z yang berdomisili Kota Pekanbaru yang menggunakan dompet digital OVO dengan ukuran sempel 115 genarasi Z kota Pekanbaru dan dengan teknik penentuan sampel Non-Probability Sampling. Analisis data menggunakan SEM-PLS dengan bantuan softwere SmartPLS.4.0.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa (1) Product Usability berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kepuasan; (2) Cashbck Promotion berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kepuasan; (3) Product Usability berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Loyalitas; (4) Cashback Promotion berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Loyalitas; (5) Cashbck Promotion berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Loyalitas; (6) Product Usability berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Loyalitas melalui Kepuasan; (7) Cashbck Promotion berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Loyalitas melalui Kepuasan.
Pengaruh Motivasi Intrinsik dan Persepsi Nilai Terhadap Kepuasan dan Niat Berkelanjutan Konsumen
Authors: Aksa Rojja Tri , Wijayanto Gatot , Wasnury Rendra
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of intrinsic motivation and perceived value on satisfaction and continuance intentions of lazada consumers in riau university student. Data collection techniques in this research are literature study and questionnaires. The sampel in this study was Riau University students who had used the Lazada application with a total of 120 sampels. The sampling method used in this research is proportional random sampling. Data processing uses the SEM-PLS method with smartpls 3.2.9 software. The results of this study indicate that intrinsic motivation has a significant effect on consumer continuance intention, perceived value has a significant effect on consumer continuance intention, intrinsic motivation has a significant effect on consumer satisfaction, perceived value has a significant effect on consumer satisfaction, consumer satisfaction has a significant effect on consumer continuance intention, intrinsic motivation significant effect on consumer continuance intention through consumer satisfaction, perceived value has a significant effect on consumer continuance intention through consumer satisfaction.
 
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh motivasi intrinsik dan persepsi nilai terhadap kepuasan dan niat berkelanjutan konsumen lazada pada mahasiwa universitas riau. Tekhnik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah studi pustaka dan kuesioner. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa universitas riau yang pernah menggunakan aplikasi lazada untuk berbelanja online dengan jumlah 120 sampel. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Proportional random sampling. Pengolahan data menggunakan metode SEM-PLS dengan software SmartPLS 3.2.9. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa motivasi intrinsik berpengaruh signifikan terhadap niat berkelanjutan konsumen, persepsi nilai berpengaruh signifikan terhadap niat berkelanjutan konsumen, motivasi intrinsik berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen, persepsi nilai berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen, kepuasan konsumen berpengaruh signifikan terhadap niat berkelanjutan konsumen, motivasi intrinsik berpengaruh signifikan terhadap niat berkelanjutan melalui kepuasan konsumen, persepsi nilai berpengaruh signifikan terhadap niat berkelanjutan melalui kepuasan konsumen.
PENGARUH KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN, PROFITABILITAS, DAN LEVERAGE TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Qomarotul Badriyah  , Toto Rahardjo
Published: August 2024

The food and beverage sub-sector companies have experienced a decline in stock prices, especially in 2020. The value of the company describes the level of welfare of the shareholders. The high and low value of the company can be seen from the company's stock price. The objective of this research is to identify the effects of dividend policy, profitability, and leverage on firm value. This quantitative research uses secondary data concerning companies in the sub-sector of food and beverages listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the period of 2014-2020. The samples were selected using purposive sampling technique with several criteria. The population in this study uses 28 annual reports of food and beverage sub-sector companies and 7 companies that meet the criteria in determining the sample. Since multiple regression was used in this study, classical assumption test was also performed. The results of this study indicate that dividend policy has a positive effect on firm value. Profitability has a positive effect on firm value. Leverage has a positive effect on firm value. Therefore, companies must pay attention to their dividend payout ratio, profitability, and leverage in order to improve their values.
Pengaruh Ukuran Perusahaan, Profitabilitas, dan Komite Audit Terhadap Audit Delay pada Perusahaan Properti dan Real Estat yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) Tahun 2016-2020
Authors: Sijabat Putra , Sari Atmini
Published: August 2024

This study aims to examine the effect of firm size, profitability, and audit committee on the audit delay of property and real estate companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) between 2016 and 2020, involving secondary data obtained from www.idx.co.id and www.finance.yahoo.com. The samples in this study include 48 companies selected through the purposive sampling method and analyzed by multiple linear regression. The results of the analysis indicated that firm size measured by total assets, profitability with the proxy of Return on Assets, and audit committee measured by the members’ competence negatively affected the audit delay.
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji apakah pengaruh ukuran perusahaan, profitabilitas, dan komite audit terhadap audit delay pada perusahaan sektor properti dan real estat yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode 2016-2020. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder yang diperoleh melalui www.idx.co.id dan www.finance.yahoo.com. Sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 48 perusahaan yang dipilih dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa semua variabel independen yakni variabel ukuran perusahaan yang dinilai dengantotal aset, variabel profitabilitas yang diproksikan dengan Return on Asset, dan variabel komite audit yang dinilai dari kompetensi anggotanya berpengaruh negatif terhadap audit delay.
Sustainability Analysis of Urban Settlement Distribution in Kanigoro
Authors: Widodo Trisno
Published: August 2024

Cities develop as activity centers because they provide more facilities than rural areas. After being established as the capital of Blitar Regency based on Government Regulation No. 3/2010 dated January 5, 2010, Kanigoro experienced a shift from rural to urban land use followed by an increase in population, causing the quality of the environment to decline, requiring the structuring of sustainable urban development from social, economic, and environmental aspects. This study examines the development pattern of urban settlements with an environmental perspective to build an understanding of the spatial growth process that occurs in urbanization and urban formation in a small suburban area. This research uses a quantitative approach from secondary data analysis. Initial identification of the urban regions using Arc GIS to analyze land use conditions, especially settlements, using secondary data images in 2022 to obtain land use and settlement area maps in 2022. Kanigoro Urban Settlement area develops following grid and linear patterns, following road access and service trade. The thick rural-urban mix is primarily agricultural and residential. The ecological approach of Kanigoro Urban tends to be differentiated; the population lives scattered in convenient areas that are easy to reach, and spatial expression is fragmented, including "bridgeheads" prioritized settlements near the city center, learning centrifugal style, urban functions from inside the city to the outside. Based on the land use and spatial pattern of settlement distribution, Kanigoro Urban is proposed to use the stellar/radial city model.
A Directed Content Analysis: What are the spiritual needs for Muslim patients’ ongoing haemodialysis treatment?
Authors: Osman Rozaine , Hussein Siti Zuhaida , Atarhim Arif , Mahayuddin Zainal Rasyid
Published: August 2024

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) significantly impacts patients' mental health, with dialysis often leading to psychological distress and depression. This qualitative study explored the spiritual needs of Muslim patients undergoing hemodialysis, utilizing semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. Findings highlight the importance of religious rituals, practices, and spiritual support from healthcare professionals, family, and community in providing solace and optimism during medical treatment. The study emphasizes the significance of addressing spiritual needs in patient care to enhance health outcomes and quality of life for Muslim patients with CKD. This research contributes to the growing field of spirituality in healthcare.
Concept of Islamization of Knowledge among Scholars and Researchers: An Analytical Bibliometric Study
Authors: Samsuri Maimanah , Tengku Paris Tengku Nazatul Shima , Mazlan Siti Aisyah , Mohd Ismath Nurul Hanilah
Published: August 2024

The study investigates the process of Islamization of Knowledge by conducting a bibliometric analysis of documents published in the Scopus database between 2010 and 2024. The findings demonstrate a favourable yearly pattern of publications and emphasise Malaysia's prominent position in this domain, with notable contributions from two well-known universities. The study also shows Muslim thinkers' diverse vocabulary and conceptual methodologies. This analysis serves as a helpful point of reference for future studies. It contributes to a deeper comprehension of the process of Islamization of Knowledge by identifying areas where further research is needed.
Breast Cancer Patients’ Emotional Acceptance: Nominal Group Technique (NGT) approach
Authors: Mat Akir Ahmad Saharrudin , Engku Kamarudin Engku Mardiah , Zakaria Noor Syamilah
Published: August 2024

Many individuals diagnosed with breast cancer experience emotional stress that interferes with their psychological functioning and quality of life. Thus, this study aims to explore the level and experience of emotional acceptance when individuals are diagnosed with breast cancer. This study’s main objective is to determine the emotional acceptance process of patients diagnosed with breast cancer in Malaysia. This study uses the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) and has involved a total of 11 experts who have faced breast cancer. Changing the patient's emotional acceptance depends on the influence of the cancer patient's internal and external positive motivation.
Fostering Innovative Work Behaviour of Public Sector Employees: A Nominal Group Technique
Authors: Abdul Aziz Hafsah , Ali Kalsom
Published: August 2024

Innovative work behaviour has received significant attention in research that benefits individuals, groups and organisations. However, factors that affect innovative work behaviour, specifically among public sector employees, are rarely studied. Hence, this paper proposes solutions to increase innovative work behaviour using the Nominal Group Technique (NGT). The experts provided an overview of 11 potential solutions to enhance the public sector employee's innovative work behaviour. The NGT approach facilitated the quick and readily validation of literature elements that experts subsequently discussed and voted on. This paper references future studies on human resource management and practices.
Exploring Mediating Effect of Technology Readiness between Community of Inquiry and Student Digital Competence among Students
Authors: Mohamed Yusof Yau’mee Hayati , Mohammed Noor Hafiza
Published: August 2024

As office software becomes increasingly integral to academic and professional success in a globalised world. This study investigates the mediating effect of technology readiness between Community of Inquiry (CoI) and student digital competence among students at UiTMCT and seeks the most influential CoI factors towards student digital competence through data collection using questionnaires. Seven hypotheses were developed, and two hypotheses were supported. The mediating variable did not influence the relationship.  Researchers suggested using the same variable with different items adapted from other authors for future research. Thus, improving global office software learning experiences would boost students' digital abilities.
Being Mega And Becoming International: Opportunities and challenges for Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Authors: Bakar Ahmad Naqiyuddin , Mahmud Mohammad Bastyian , Mokhtar Rashidah , Ibrahim Khalilah
Published: August 2024

UiTM2025 provides future priorities framework by explicitly stated that UiTM is highly committed towards establishing a world-class research platform for global performance by providing impactful portfolios on translational research, high impact publications, creative and smart innovations, and partnerships with stakeholders. However, the design and implementation of international activity that sets out in UiTM2025 does not mean that the University has adequate capacity to address global issues, thereby undermining its international positioning and outlook. Against the historical account of the development of the UiTM, this paper evaluates evolution, opportunities and challenges associated with UiTM’s international positioning.
Assessing the Regularity of Food Donation Operations during Covid-19
Authors: Hamik Saidatul Akma , Mohamed Ahmad Fariz
Published: August 2024

This paper examines how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted food donation efforts. Due to closures and economic hardships, more people rely on food banks for assistance. Various industries have stepped up to support food recovery and combat food insecurity. the study involved in-depth interviews with eight food donors to assess the prevalence of food donation activities. Through the interviews, the study identified the regularity of food donation activities that considered activities conducted with food banks. The findings suggest that food donors should partner with appropriate charities to improve their food redistribution systems and benefit the community and the environment.
Two Side of the Same Coin: Accessibility and affordability for healthcare in Sabah
Authors: Abd Samad Suhaimi , Ahmad Jasmine , Mohd Tahir Nor Suziwana , Abdullah Nuraisyah Chua
Published: August 2024

This article is to identify the level of accessibility and affordability of people in Sabah for quality healthcare. In-depth interviews were conducted with eight informants through qualitative research, and it is found that accessibility issue is very crucial which is due to more cost for travelling and ultimately related to affordability. Various initiatives require commitment from the government and community yet to be effective due to budget constraint, lack of awareness and community ability. All parties concern in healthcare needs to work as a team in ensuring that no one is left out from quality healthcare to achieve sustainable development goal of 2030.
Examining the Effectiveness of a Trade Union: Role of union strength and union leadership
Authors: Yaacob Mahazril ‘Aini , Mohd Noor Nurul Hidayana , Ngah Nor Syamaliah , Zol Bahari Mohammad Zulhafiy
Published: August 2024

This article aims to examine the influencing factors towards the effectiveness of the trade union from the perspectives of public sector union members. The present study used a quantitative research method involving a survey among 114 union members of Kesatuan Kakitangan Umum, Universiti Teknologi MARA (KKUUiTM). The findings revealed two important findings. First, the union members disclosed that their union was effective. Second, union strength and union leadership significantly influence trade union effectiveness. This research will help the union understand their strength and continuously improve its leadership to maintain its trade union effectiveness and contribute to greater union performance.
Proposing Religiosity as a Moderating Variable to Determine Factors in Fraud Intention from the Fraud Triangle Theory Perspective
Authors: Muhamad Fauzi Nur Afiqah , Abdul Rahim Memiyanty , Lokman Asmidar
Published: August 2024

The fraud scandals in Malaysia among public servants provide a chance to understand why fraudsters could be motivated to commit fraud. The purpose of the paper is to review and propose religiosity as a moderating variable in determining the influence of each element of the Fraud Triangle Theory (pressure, opportunity, and rationalisation) on fraud intention. This paper will provide three reasons religiosity is vital as a moderating variable for understanding fraud intention from various elements in the Fraud Triangle Theory.
Crisis Management in Malaysian Companies during Challenging Times: A review
Authors: Yahaya Nurul Nabilah , Othman Sarina , Tuan Ismail Tuan Nooriani
Published: August 2024

The need for management under the context of crisis had been a huge realization after the sudden pandemic bombarded the world and give severe impacts toward the corporate sector all over the world in many aspects. Thus, this article aims to review the literature relating to the crisis management and its application by the Malaysian companies during crisis or challenging times. In Malaysia, companies suffered losses due to sudden crisis (pandemic) and companies with proper crisis management are the Government Link Companies (GLCs) as compared to the private sector companies.
Implementation of Self-Perceived Identity for Gender Change: Issues of policy coherence and relevance towards transgender welfare in Pakistan
Authors: Hamzaiftikhar  , Salleh Siti Hasliah , Mohamed Yusof Nor Ashikin
Published: August 2024

The gender change is legally permitted by Transgender (Protection of Rights) Act 2018, where the use of self-perception for the gender change remains controversial. The self-perception relevance, suitablility and coherence has the legal policy impact on the future of transgender act.This qualitative research using semi-structured interviews is conducted,as part of policy evaluation with the thematic analysis through NVivo software showing implementation of self-perception test lacking coherency and relevancy. The results highligted that socio-cultural, biological conditions, Islamic injunctions and principles as the main considerations that all parties consider before permitting gender change.Future research on evaluation of the self-perception identity is recommended.
Green City Development: An analysis of green open space concept and its strategies in the urban context
Authors: Mohamed Nabilaa , Vadevelo Thenmolli , Mohd Zain Zarina , Putera Roni Ekha
Published: August 2024

Green Open Space (GOS) refers to any publicly accessible green park located within or near the city or metropolitan areas. This paper introduces a Green Open Space-Green City Conceptual Framework (GOS-GCCF) and its strategies for implementing GOS based on the urban context of Shah Alam City. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to analyse the strategies that emphasise the important roles of GOS in Green City Development (GCD) across economic, social, and environmental aspects. The study addresses various gaps in the Green City (GC) field through GOS implementation. It integrates the existing GC framework into actionable GOS-GCCF and strategies.
Sociodemographic, Health, and Lifestyle-Related Characteristics Associated With the Commencement and Completion of a Web-Based Lifestyle Educational Program for People With Multiple Sclerosis: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Reece Jeanette , Yu Maggie , Bevens William , Simpson-Yap Steve , Davenport Rebekah , Jelinek George , Neate Sandra
Published: August 2024

Background

Digital health interventions increase access to multiple sclerosis (MS)–related knowledge for people living with MS; however, our understanding of factors associated with engagement in web-based learning is limited.

Objective

This study aims to examine associations between participant sociodemographic, health, and lifestyle-related characteristics and the commencement and completion of the Multiple Sclerosis Online Course (MSOC) in a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Methods

An intervention course was developed based on the Overcoming MS Program—an evidence-based lifestyle modification program for MS, and a standard care course was developed based on international MS website information. An RCT was conducted to compare the effectiveness of the intervention course versus the standard care course in improving health outcomes in people living with MS. Participant data were collected from a baseline survey. Associations between baseline participant characteristics and MSOC commencement and completion, respectively, were assessed using multivariate log-binomial regression.

Results

Overall, 1893 participants enrolled in the RCT, and 45.27% (n=857) completed the baseline survey: 23.5% (n=444) in the intervention course and 21.8% (n=413) in the standard care course. Of these 857 participants, 631 (73.6%) commenced the standard care course or intervention course, and 49.1% (218/444) and 54.2% (224/413) completed the intervention course and standard care course, respectively. University education, partnered relationship status, and higher mental and physical quality of life were associated with 19%, 12%, 20%, and 22% higher rates of course commencement, respectively. Clinically significant fatigue was associated with a 10% reduction in the likelihood of commencement. Strongest associations with intervention course completion included middle and older adulthood, male sex, fatigue, and preexisting adherence to a diet program, with 96%, 27%, 24%, and 19% higher rates of completion observed, respectively, whereas higher self-efficacy was associated with up to 35% lower intervention course completion. Associations with standard care course completion included practicing meditation (20% higher completion), whereas employment was associated with 22% lower completion.

Conclusions

Sociodemographic and clinical factors, as well as lifestyle-related factors, were important factors in MSOC commencement and completion. These data may help guide the design and enhancement of digital health interventions tailored for people living with MS.

Trial Registration

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12621001605886; https://tinyurl.com/2vyve9p9

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

RR2-10.1186/s12883-023-03298-0
Implementation and Impact of Intimate Partner Violence Screening Expansion in the Veterans Health Administration: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Evaluation
Authors: Portnoy Galina A , Relyea Mark R , Dichter Melissa E , Iverson Katherine M , Presseau Candice , Brandt Cynthia A , Skanderson Melissa , Bruce LeAnn E , Martino Steve
Published: August 2024

Background

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem with far-reaching consequences. The health care system plays an integral role in the detection of and response to IPV. Historically, the majority of IPV screening initiatives have targeted women of reproductive age, with little known about men’s IPV screening experiences or the impact of screening on men’s health care. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has called for an expansion of IPV screening, providing a unique opportunity for a large-scale evaluation of IPV screening and response across all patient populations.

Objective

In this protocol paper, we describe the recently funded Partnered Evaluation of Relationship Health Innovations and Services through Mixed Methods (PRISM) initiative, aiming to evaluate the implementation and impact of the VHA’s IPV screening and response expansion, with a particular focus on identifying potential gender differences.

Methods

The PRISM Initiative is guided by the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) and Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR 2.0) frameworks. We will use mixed methods data from 139 VHA facilities to evaluate the IPV screening expansion, including electronic health record data and qualitative interviews with patients, clinicians, and national IPV program leadership. Quantitative data will be analyzed using a longitudinal observational design with repeated measurement periods at baseline (T0), year 1 (T1), and year 2 (T2). Qualitative interviews will focus on identifying multilevel factors, including potential implementation barriers and facilitators critical to IPV screening and response expansion, and examining the impact of screening on patients and clinicians.

Results

The PRISM initiative was funded in October 2023. We have developed the qualitative interview guides, obtained institutional review board approval, extracted quantitative data for baseline analyses, and began recruitment for qualitative interviews. Reports of progress and results will be made available to evaluation partners and funders through quarterly and end-of-year reports. All data collection and analyses across time points are expected to be completed in June 2026.

Conclusions

Findings from this mixed methods evaluation will provide a comprehensive understanding of IPV screening expansion at the VHA, including the implementation and impact of screening and the scope of IPV detected in the VHA patient population. Moreover, data generated by this initiative have critical policy and clinical practice implications in a national health care system.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/59918
Perceived Barriers and Facilitators Regarding the Implementation of Gamification to Promote Physical Activity in the Neighborhood: Interview Study Among Intermediaries (Preprint)
Authors: Schwarz Ayla , Verkooijen Kirsten , de Vet Emely , Simons Monique
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

In the Netherlands, neighborhood sport coaches (NSCs) play an important role as intermediaries in promoting physical activity (PA) in the neighborhood. Gamification is the use of game elements in nongame contexts; it can be implemented with or without technology and holds promise for promoting PA. NSCs infrequently make use of this option.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to understand barriers to, and facilitators of, using gamification to promote PA, as perceived by NSCs.

METHODS

A total of 25 semistructured interviews were conducted with NSCs in the Netherlands. The interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and analyzed by means of thematic analysis using ATLAS.ti (version 22; ATLAS.ti Scientific Software Development GmbH) software. The deductive coding was informed by the capability, opportunity, motivation, behavior model and the theoretical domains framework, complemented by inductive coding.

RESULTS

Barriers and facilitators identified as factors influencing the implementation of gamification were related to 7 themes. NSCs required technical, creative, and promotion skills; knowledge about existing gamification tools; and social support from their employer and professional network. Financial costs were identified as a barrier to the successful implementation of gamification. Lack of clarity regarding stakeholders’ responsibility to implement gamification could further hamper implementation. In general, NSCs were positive about investing time in implementing gamification and expected positive effects from implementing it.

CONCLUSIONS

To overcome identified barriers, a clear overview of tools, best practices, and available subsidies must be created, a gamification network must be established, the responsibility of NSCs must be clarified, and guidance must be offered on the promotion of gamification.
Sociodemographic, Health, and Lifestyle-Related Characteristics Associated With the Commencement and Completion of a Web-Based Lifestyle Educational Program for People With Multiple Sclerosis: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Reece Jeanette , Yu Maggie , Bevens William , Simpson-Yap Steve , Davenport Rebekah , Jelinek George , Neate Sandra
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Digital health interventions increase access to multiple sclerosis (MS)–related knowledge for people living with MS; however, our understanding of factors associated with engagement in web-based learning is limited.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to examine associations between participant sociodemographic, health, and lifestyle-related characteristics and the commencement and completion of the Multiple Sclerosis Online Course (MSOC) in a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

METHODS

An intervention course was developed based on the Overcoming MS Program—an evidence-based lifestyle modification program for MS, and a standard care course was developed based on international MS website information. An RCT was conducted to compare the effectiveness of the intervention course versus the standard care course in improving health outcomes in people living with MS. Participant data were collected from a baseline survey. Associations between baseline participant characteristics and MSOC commencement and completion, respectively, were assessed using multivariate log-binomial regression.

RESULTS

Overall, 1893 participants enrolled in the RCT, and 45.27% (n=857) completed the baseline survey: 23.5% (n=444) in the intervention course and 21.8% (n=413) in the standard care course. Of these 857 participants, 631 (73.6%) commenced the standard care course or intervention course, and 49.1% (218/444) and 54.2% (224/413) completed the intervention course and standard care course, respectively. University education, partnered relationship status, and higher mental and physical quality of life were associated with 19%, 12%, 20%, and 22% higher rates of course commencement, respectively. Clinically significant fatigue was associated with a 10% reduction in the likelihood of commencement. Strongest associations with intervention course completion included middle and older adulthood, male sex, fatigue, and preexisting adherence to a diet program, with 96%, 27%, 24%, and 19% higher rates of completion observed, respectively, whereas higher self-efficacy was associated with up to 35% lower intervention course completion. Associations with standard care course completion included practicing meditation (20% higher completion), whereas employment was associated with 22% lower completion.

CONCLUSIONS

Sociodemographic and clinical factors, as well as lifestyle-related factors, were important factors in MSOC commencement and completion. These data may help guide the design and enhancement of digital health interventions tailored for people living with MS.

CLINICALTRIAL

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12621001605886; https://tinyurl.com/2vyve9p9

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.1186/s12883-023-03298-0
Measuring Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) in addiction treatment services: study protocol and baseline characteristics of the OMER-BE study (Preprint)
Authors: Zerrouk Amine , Migchels Charlotte , De Ruysscher Clara , Fernandez Kim , Antoine Jerome , Matthys Frieda , van den Brink Wim , Crunelle Cleo , Vanderplasschen Wouter
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Traditionally, treatment outcomes in patients with a substance use disorder (SUD) are measured using objective and provider-reported indicators. Recently, there has been a shift towards incorporating Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) to capture service users' perspectives on treatment outcomes and experiences.

OBJECTIVE

The OMER-BE study (Outcome Measurement and Evaluation as a Routine practice in alcohol and other drug services in Belgium) aims to assess the acceptability and feasibility of PROMs and PREMs in different SUD treatment services, using the recently developed ICHOM Standard Set for Addictions. In this paper, we describe the design and baseline characteristics of the study.

METHODS

A convenience sample of 189 treatment seeking individuals with SUD from different inpatient services (therapeutic communities, psychiatric centers) and outpatient treatment services is followed for 6-months. Clinical factors, sociodemographic characteristics and PROMs are assessed at baseline, within 3 weeks after starting treatment. Additionally, PROMs and PREMs are measured 45, 90 and 180 days later.

RESULTS

Baseline differences are observed between the three treatment modalities regarding education, SUD treatment history, primary substance and ADHD self-report scores. Overall, patients in PC are higher educated and have less polysubstance use, while outpatients have fewer previous SUD treatments but receive relatively more often opioid agonist treatment. Inpatients report more ADHD symptoms and higher SUD severity than outpatients. Additionally, recovery strength scores are found to be significantly lower in the outpatient group compared to the other groups, particularly in the subdomains of ‘Substance Use,’ ‘Self-care,’ and ‘Outlook on Life’.

CONCLUSIONS

Measuring PROMs and PREMs appears to be feasible in a diverse group of treatment seeking patients with SUD in Belgium. Routine monitoring of these measures can empower patients, service providers and policymakers by providing a comprehensive understanding of service users’ needs and treatment effectiveness.
Desarrollo tecnológico y cadena de valor de la energía eólica en México
Authors: Martínez Mendoza Eduardo , Rivas Tovar Luis Arturo
Published: August 2024

El objetivo del artículo es describir el estado del desarrollo tecnológico y la cadena de valor eólica en México. Los resultados muestran que este país se ha enfocado en acumular capacidad instalada, mediante la importación de tecnología, desestimando el desarrollo de capacidades tecnológicas nacionales. Los hallazgos indican que esta política ha favorecido que las patentes sean desarrolladas por extranjeros y empresas privadas, siendo testimonial las patentes registradas en universidades nacionales. Su originalidad consiste en proponer una reconfiguración de la cadena de valor, que incluye actores para un desarrollo bajo el modelo de las cinco hélices.
Hot Topics and Trends in Research on PAD Class in China—Visual Analysis Based on CNKI Core Journals
Authors: Li Jiayi
Published: August 2024

As a localized and innovative teaching mode, PAD Class successfully integrates the advantages of lecture-based and discussion-based teaching modes. This mode fully embodies the educational concept of "taking students as the main body and teachers as the leading factor". It can significantly stimulate students’ autonomy and creativity, and then improve teaching efficiency and teaching quality. In this study, the core journals related to "PAD Class" included in CNKI were analyzed based on CiteSpace by using bibliometric methods. Visual analysis is carried out from the dimensions of research volume, research authors, research institutions and research hotspots. It is concluded that the number of core journals published in the class is a convex parabola; More than half of them rely on various fund projects and are supported by national policies, and their research has a certain depth and breadth; The research shows the development trend of group cooperation, multi-person participation and team inheritance; It integrates students' thinking accomplishment, professional accomplishment and ideological and political education, and is developing towards diversification. Through the analysis, it is expected to provide valuable reference for the follow-up study. Promote the further development of the innovative teaching mode of split class.
Exploring New Concepts and Models for Promoting High-quality Ideological and Political Education in Universities
Authors: Liang Chenchen
Published: August 2024

Currently, China is in an important period of economic prosperity and development, and there is an extreme lack of compound talents with ideals, morality, culture, and discipline. As an important place to provide the country with socialist builders and successors who have comprehensive development in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor, universities should attach great importance to the education of college students, ensure that the human resources needs of the country in various periods are met, and promote the healthy development of society and the country. High quality ideological and political education can not only improve students' personal comprehensive quality, but also enhance the ideological and political guidance of college students, enabling them to establish firm political ideological concepts, follow the development pace of the country, contribute their own strength to the great cause of national rejuvenation, and realize the dream of building a strong country as soon as possible. This article focuses on exploring new concepts and models for promoting high-quality ideological and political education in universities, and hopes that the suggestions put forward can promote the improvement of the level of ideological and political teaching in universities.