bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A importância do espaço da palavra para a atenção primária à saúde e para estudantes de medicina: um relato de experiência
Authors: Guerra Ângelo Vinicius de Souza , Mariano Neto Antônio , Souza João Vinícius Firmino de , Carlos Letícia Dantas , Firmino Marília Nogueira , Costa Matheus Henrique Medeiros Gastão , Carlos Paulo Henrique da Costa , Neo Filho Ricardo Frederico Gadelha
Published: July 2024

O Espaço da Palavra é um grupo de apoio que tem por objetivo oportunizar o diálogo sobre saúde mental e aprimorar o acompanhamento de pacientes em sofrimento psíquico. O presente trabalho é caracterizado como um relato de experiência que tem como objetivo relatar a experiência de estudantes de medicina do décimo primeiro período em realizar o Espaço da Palavra em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde. Metodologia: os discentes escolheram a palavra “vitória” e cada participante do momento discorreu sobre uma superação pessoal, incluindo os pacientes, a equipe e os estudantes. Conclusão: o Espaço da Palavra possibilita maior afinidade entre o paciente e a equipe, fortalecendo o vínculo e melhora da adesão terapêutica. Houve prevalência do sexo feminino, o que sugere maior adesão das mulheres no cuidado da saúde mental. Ademais, a participação ativa dos estudantes viabiliza uma educação médica complementada, proporcionando o aprendizado de metodologias de contato com o paciente além do tradicional, gerando um saber mais integral e humanista.
Elevational Patterns of Soil Nitrogen Forms and Transformations in the Southeastern Qinghai–Xizang Plateau
Authors: Liu Siyi , Li Chuanhong , Zhang Lin , Cheng Yi , Zhang Zhiming , He Fang , Yao Baomin , Han Lili , Ge Yuan , Chen Baodong , Sun Guoxin , Shen Congcong , Zhang Limei
Published: July 2024

Alpine forest soil in the southeastern Qinghai–Xizang Plateau plays a crucial role in regional and global climate and biogeochemical cycles, yet the elevational distribution of soil nitrogen (N) availability and losing risk is unresolved. In this study, we characterized soil N composition and key N transformation processes across different elevations in 3 typical mounts of the Qinghai–Xizang Plateau. In contrast to previous suggestions, soil total N and ammonium are found to accumulate in high elevation zones. This accumulation of N at higher altitudes is due to a consistent soil net N mineralization rate coupled with an extremely low net nitrification rate, which is suppressed by low pH and high soil moisture in high elevation zones. Moreover, the elevated rates of biological N fixation along the elevation further contribute to N accumulation in high elevation regions in which the acid-tolerant
Bradyrhizobium
, plant-associated
Herbaspirillum
, and
Klebsiella
are identified as the key diazotrophic microbial taxa responsible for active N fixation. Collectively, our results suggest that total N and NH
4
+
-N accumulation in higher altitude zone is a ubiquitous phenomenon in the southeast Qinghai–Xizang Plateau, with lower nitrification rates and higher biological nitrogen fixation being key processes enabling this occurrence.
Nature-Inspired Intelligent Computing: A Comprehensive Survey
Authors: Jiao Licheng , Zhao Jiaxuan , Wang Chao , Liu Xu , Liu Fang , Li Lingling , Shang Ronghua , Li Yangyang , Ma Wenping , Yang Shuyuan
Published: July 2024

Nature, with its numerous surprising rules, serves as a rich source of creativity for the development of artificial intelligence, inspiring researchers to create several nature-inspired intelligent computing paradigms based on natural mechanisms. Over the past decades, these paradigms have revealed effective and flexible solutions to practical and complex problems. This paper summarizes the natural mechanisms of diverse advanced nature-inspired intelligent computing paradigms, which provide valuable lessons for building general-purpose machines capable of adapting to the environment autonomously. According to the natural mechanisms, we classify nature-inspired intelligent computing paradigms into 4 types: evolutionary-based, biological-based, social-cultural-based, and science-based. Moreover, this paper also illustrates the interrelationship between these paradigms and natural mechanisms, as well as their real-world applications, offering a comprehensive algorithmic foundation for mitigating unreasonable metaphors. Finally, based on the detailed analysis of natural mechanisms, the challenges of current nature-inspired paradigms and promising future research directions are presented.
Stereoscopic Imaging of Single Molecules at Plasma Membrane of Single Cell Using Photoreduction-Assisted Electrochemistry
Authors: Jin Rong , Li Yu , Xu Yanyan , Cheng Lei , Jiang Dechen
Published: July 2024

Stereoscopic imaging of single molecules at the plasma membrane of single cell requires spatial resolutions in 3 dimensions (
x
-
y
-
z
) at 10-nm level, which is rarely achieved using most optical super-resolution microscopies. Here, electrochemical stereoscopic microscopy with a detection limit down to a single molecule is achieved using a photoreduction-assisted cycle inside a 20-nm gel electrolyte nanoball at the tip of a nanopipette. On the basis of the electrochemical oxidation of Ru(bpy)
3
2+
into Ru(bpy)
3
3+
followed by the reduction of Ru(bpy)
3
3+
into Ru(bpy)
3
2+
by photogenerated isopropanol radicals, a charge of 1.5 fC is obtained from the cycling electron transfers involving one Ru(bpy)
3
2+/3+
molecule. By using the nanopipette to scan the cellular membrane modified with Ru(bpy)
3
2+
-tagged antibody, the morphology of the cell membrane and the distribution of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) on the membrane are electrochemically visualized with a spatial resolution of 14 nm. The resultant stereoscopic image reveals more CEA on membrane protrusions, providing direct evidence to support easy access of membrane CEA to intravenous antibodies. The breakthrough in single-molecule electrochemistry at the cellular level leads to the establishment of high-resolution 3-dimensional single-cell electrochemical microscopy, offering an alternative strategy to remedy the imperfection of stereoscopic visualization in optical microscopes.
A study of the Relationship Between Consumer Safety Perceptions and Trust, Satisfaction, and Continuous Intention to Use Unmanned Stores
Authors: Nam Youngwon , Jeong Jeeyoon , Cheong Esol , You Seoyoung ,   Society for Standards, Certification and Safety
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to conceptualize the sub-factors of safety perception that consumers have regarding unmanned stores and investigate how consumers' safety perception influences their trust, satisfaction, and continuous intention to use unmanned stores. To segment consumers' safety perception of unmanned stores, we collected and analyzed news articles from portal sites using Text-Mining techniques, resulting in five sub-factors: ‘Security’, ‘Crime’, ‘Equipment and facilities’, ‘Hygiene and health’, and ‘Disasters and accidents’. An online survey was conducted through respondents aged 19 to 69 who have experienced unmanned stores within the past six months. Measurement items for this study were developed based on the items used in previous studies and structural equation model was employed to test the hypothesized relationships. The results revealed that consumers' safety perception significantly influences their trust, satisfaction, and continuous intention to use unmanned stores. Among the five factors, consumers' safety perception of security, equipment and facilities, and hygiene and health had significant static effects on trust. In the case of security and hygiene and health factors, trust statically mediated the relationship between safety perception and satisfaction, and satisfaction statically mediated the relationship between trust and continuous intention to use. Based on these findings, we suggested theoretical and managerial implications and concluded with the study’s limitations and directions for future study.
A study on Estimating Industrial Market Size Using Public Data based on Korea Stadard Industry Classification: Focusing on the Future Mobility Industry
Authors: Cho Minji , Kim Jaeyoung ,   Society for Standards, Certification and Safety
Published: July 2024

The advancement of information technology has increased the need for estimating the market size of new industries that did not previously exist. Companies require market size estimations to pursue new business ventures, but these emerging markets are not yet mature, making it difficult to define the boundaries of sub-industries and systematically establish industry-related data such as corporate sales and operating profits. Therefore, this study explores methods for estimating market size using public data. The economic indicator data, which are industrial statistics public data released by the National Statistical Office, include monthly, quarterly, and yearly industrial statistics. Specifically, these data encompass economic indicators such as the Mining and Manufacturing Production Index, the Mining and Manufacturing Shipment Index, the Domestic Supply Index, and the Value Added by Industry. This study analyzed whether market size can be estimated through standardized panel data analysis, focusing on the future mobility sector, and estimated the market size for 2021 and 2022 through statistical significance tests. The results of the study confirmed the existence of interrelationships among economic indicator data in the future mobility sector, enabling market size estimation. However, it was found that if the annual data for economic indicators are insufficient, the temporal correlations among indicators may not be reflected, leading to significant errors in long-term market size predictions.
A Study on Selection Criteria for IT Development Offshore Outsourcing Partners
Authors: Lee Aryul , Bae Hyoungseok , Cho Boo Yun ,   Society for Standards, Certification and Safety
Published: July 2024

With globalization and digital transformation accelerating, IT development companies are considering offshore IT development outsourcing to reduce costs and increase efficiency. IT development is a project that needs to achieve its goals based on limited time and resources. When offshore outsourcing, it faces the challenge of working with people of different cultures and languages in remote mode. Therefore, deciding which partner to outsource is an important decision that determines the project's success. This study aims to present evaluation criteria and their relative weights for selecting IT development offshore outsourcing partners. Based on the characteristics of tasks and literature research, ‘IT development project’, ‘offshore outsourcing’, and ‘non-face-to-face work performance’ were set as the top dimensions, and four sub-factors were derived for each. An AHP survey was conducted among experts from academia, and related public organizations to calculate the relative importance of the proposed selection factors. Despite the contribution of presenting a systematic methodology for partner selection, the comparison of importance with IT companies is addressed as future research.
Pemodelan Identifikasi Objek Kendaraan Bermotor Menggunakan Faster Region based Convolutional Neural Network (R-CNN) Berbasis Python
Authors: Arum Kumalasanti Rosalia , Susanti Erma
Published: July 2024

The vehicles are currently experiencing a surge in number and variation. This is evident from the kinds of vehicles that are passing through the highway area. The rise in the number of motorized vehicles will surely give a squeeze to the traffic density. The increase in the number of motor vehicles is one of the biggest factors in the impact of the congestion. The congestion can also cause damage to the highway. It's supposed to be the focus of the local government in dealing with the problem. Each road point has its own potential, so it is necessary to have a calculation in identifying the number of vehicles and the type of vehicles that are slipped on the road. Motor vehicle identification can be solved using the Faster Region based Convolutional Neural Network approach. Faster R-CNN is a deep learning architecture used to detect inside computers. Research will run at several highway points to take samples of video at a certain time, for identified the type of vehicle. Vehicle labelling will facilitate the calculation of the number of vehicles crossing the road in a given unit of time. The vehicle identification needs are used to see the density of the highway so that it can help the local government in making the right decision or solution to reduce the traffic density. The results of research such as quantitative data can be easily used to give the right picture and decision.
Non-Surgical Treatment of Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults in Primary Health Care Settings (According to the World Health Organization)
Authors: Масько М.В.
Published: July 2024

Боль в нижней части спины является одной из самых актуальных проблем здравоохранения, что обусловлено ее чрезвычайной распространенностью и влиянием на трудоспособность, а также связанными с ней социально-экономическими аспектами. Однако только сейчас Всемирной организацией здравоохранения было разработано руководство, в котором рассматривается лечение хронической боли в нижней части спины у взрослых с точки зрения глобального общественного здравоохранения, учитывающего всеобщий охват услугами здравоохранения и различные уровни экономического развития в разных странах. В руководстве рассматриваются 37 вмешательств в пяти различных классах: образование, физические вмешательства, психологические вмешательства, медикаменты, многокомпонентное вмешательство. В результате вынесены 24 рекомендации, одно заявление о надлежащей практике. По 12 вмешательствам не было дано никаких рекомендаций. В данной статье рассмотрены основные разделы руководства, приведены рекомендации и замечания к ним, проведено сопоставление с документами, регламентирующими оказание медицинской помощи в Республике Беларусь.

Low back pain is one of the most pressing health problems, due to its extreme prevalence and impact on working capacity, as well as related socio-economic aspects. However, it is only now the World Health Organization has developed a guideline that examines the treatment of chronic low back pain in adults from a global public health perspective, taking into account universal health coverage and different levels of economic development in different countries. The guide covers 37 interventions in five different classes: education, physical interventions, psychological interventions, medications, and multicomponent intervention. As a result, 24 recommendations and one statement of good practice were made. No recommendations were given for 12 interventions. This article discusses the main sections of the guideline, provides recommendations and comments on them, and compares them with documents regulating the provision of medical care in the Republic of Belarus.
Influence of COVID-19 pandemic on the cataract services in a district hospital
Authors: Lim James Wen Siang , Ong Wu Zhuan , Ng Sok Lin
Published: July 2024

Purpose: In March 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the healthcare system, including the number of elective ophthalmic procedures conducted worldwide, resulting in a large-scale deferment of cataract surgeries after the Malaysian government recommended to postpone all nonessential elective surgeries to minimise the virus transmission and to augment the hospital resources to cope with a surge in COVID-19 cases. This study assessed the influence and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cataract services in a district hospital.
Study design: Retrospective descriptive analysis.
Methods: This study analysed cataract surgery services in the period between January 1, 2017 and 31 December 31, 2021. Data were extracted from the electronic medical records. The study population was further divided into 3 groups according to the COVID-19 pandemic status: pre-pandemic, lockdown and recovery phase.
Results: A total of 8,125 eyes were included in this study. During the lockdown phase, there was a 42% decline in the number of surgeries done compared to the pre-COVID-19 phase. A higher number of patients (53.5%) presented with severe visual impairment or blindness during the lockdown phase as compared to 40.2% during the pre-COVID-19 phase. The number of lens-related complications was markedly higher (2.58%) during the lockdown phase, as compared to the pre-COVID-19 phase (0.64%). During the end of the recovery phase studied, there was an early increment in the number of surgeries done, surpassing that of the pre-COVID-19 phases.
Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic caused a drastic reduction in the number of cataract surgeries performed during the lockdown phase, causing more patients to suffer from avoidable blindness due to cataract, and leading to a higher rate of lens-related complications. An intuitive approach and reorganisation of ophthalmic care services are essential in order to lessen the backlog without causing burnout among healthcare workers.
HUBUNGAN PEMBERIAN MAKANAN PENDAMPING ASI DENGAN STATUS GIZI ANAK DI WILAYAH PUSKESMAS TUMBANG TALAKEN
Authors: Indriani Neni , Zulliati  , Avrillina Haryono Ika , Hestiyana Nita
Published: July 2024

Masalah gizi buruk kini sudah menjadi masalah yang sangat pelik dan pantas dijadikan prioritas oleh pemerintah. Hal ini ditunjukkan bahwa adanya peningkatan jumlah gizi kurang dan gizi buruk setiap tahunnya dari tahun 2013 hingga 2018). Mengetahui Hubungan Pemberian MP-ASI Dengan Status Gizi pada Anak Usia 6-24 bulan di Puskesmas Tumbang Talaken Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian observasional dengan rancangan cross sectional. Dipilih rancangan ini karena subjek hanya diobservasi sekali saja dan pengukuran variabel dilaksanakan pada saat itu juga. Pemberian MP-ASI anak usia 6-24 bulan didapatkan hanya 50% responden atau 15 ibu yang tepat dalam melakukan pemberian. Hasil Identifikasi status gizi anak usia 6-24 bulan didapatkan status gizi pada anak usia 6-24 bulan yang paling banyak masuk dalam kategori gizi baik yaitu 21 anak (70%). Karakteristik Ibu didapatkan data karakteristik usia terbanyak adalah usia 12-24 bulan yaitu 18 anak (60%). Ada hubungan pemberian MP ASi terhadap status gizi pada anak usia 6-24 bulan yang dilihat dari nilai p-value 0,012 < 0,05. Penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang siginifikan hubungan antara pemberian MP ASI terhadap status gizi pada anak usia 6-24 bulan
Kata Kunci: MP-ASI, Anak, Status Gizi.
PROSEDUR KLAIM BPJS KESEHATAN PASIEN RAWAT JALAN GUNA MENUNJANG PELAYANAN KESEHATAN DI RUMAH SAKIT
Authors: Maimun Nur , Natassa Jihan , Maria Ulfa Henny , Salsabillah
Published: July 2024

The Social Security Administering Body (BPJS) is a program as a follow-up to the National Health Insurance (JKN). The BPJS claim process requires files that are used as a condition for accepting the claim. The files will be processed by Casemix staff after the patient has finished receiving services. Bina Kasih Hospital indicated that there were incomplete files for hospital billing costs and filling in the patient's way of going home when entering the identity of the outpatient BPJS Health patient. If the proof of service is not completed and supporting sheets such as hospital billing costs are not yet available, then the case-mix officer will not be able to process the outpatient BPJS Health claim. This research aims to determine the BPJS Health claim procedure for outpatients to support health services. This type of research is a qualitative descriptive study with 2 informants (1 Casemix head, and 1 Casemix officer). The research location was at Bina Kasih Hospital Pekanbaru in June – August 2023 using observation guidelines and interview guidelines. The results of the research are that the BPJS will only verify outpatient files if all the files are complete, the procedure flow for submitting an outpatient BPJS Health claim at Bina Kasih Hospital in writing does not yet exist, the BPJS Health Claim SPO for outpatients already exists in writing, but it is still there is no separation between outpatient and inpatient SPO. It is hoped that the BPJS Health files for outpatients must be complete before a claim is made and the SPO for BPJS Health claims files at Bina Kasih Hospital is made separately between the SPO for outpatient claims files and the SPO for inpatient claims files
PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH KULIT SINGKONG UNTUK REDUKSI KADAR FORMALIN IKAN ASIN TERI GUNDUL PADA BERBAGAI VARIASI WAKTU PERENDAMAN
Authors: Sekar Kinasih Galuh , Handayani Burhan Amelia , Nurhaeni Farisya , Puspito Rini Yuli
Published: July 2024

Keamanan pangan yang ada dimasyarakat relatif rendah, banyak ditemukannya produk makanan yang mengandung zat berbahaya seperti ikan asin berformalin di Kota Yogyakarta. Ikan asin teri merupakan bahan standar utama pada pembuatan nasi kucing angkringan yang menjadi kuliner khas Kota Yogyakarta. Kondisi ini berpotensi bahaya bagi kesehatan. Salah satu cara menurunkan bahaya adalah dengan memanfaatkan kandungan saponin yang ada dalam kulit singkong. Selama ini, kulit singkong hanya dianggap sebagai sampah dan pakan ternak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari kemampuan limbah kulit singkong dalam mereduksi kadar formalin. Penelitian ini adalah eksperimental dengan desain Posttest Only Control Group Design.  Sampel yang digunakan yaitu 25 ikan asin teri gundul yang diperoleh dari Pasar Tradisional Kota Yogyakarta dengan metode accidental sampling. Sampel ini di uji menggunakan ET-Test Kit Formalin. Penentuan kadar formalin, sebelum perlakuaan dan setelah perlakukaan perendaman serbuk kulit singkong, dilakukan dengan metode titrasi asidimetri. Larutan standar yang digunakan adalah HCl 2,1231 N dan indikator merah metil. Ada tidaknya pengaruh perendaman serbuk limbah kulit singkong terhadap kadar formalin dilakukan secara statistik. Hasil menunjukan bahwa seluruh sampel positif mengandung formalin, dengan kadar 7,7602%b/b. Kadar formalin setela ah perendaman serbuk selama 15, 30, 60, dan 90 menit adalah 7,6551; 5,7404; 4,1462; dan 3,8277% b/b. Penurunan terbesar terjadi pada perendaman selama 90 meni yaitu mencapai 50,095%. Penurunan ini dikarenakan  serbuk kulit singkong positif mengandung senyawa saponin (uji busa). Uji statistik menunjukan adanya pengaruh waktu perendaman serbuk limbah kulit singkong terhadap penurunan kadar formalin dalan ikan asin teri gundul (Sig<0,05).
ANALISIS PENDAPATAN DAN NILAI TAMBAH USAHA PRODUK OLAHAN NIRA AREN (GULA AREN) DI DESA MONGIILO KECAMATAN BOULANGO ULU KABUPATEN BONE BOLANGO
Authors: Ibrahim Nurain , Indriani Ria , Sirajuddin Zulham
Published: July 2024

The objectives of this study are twofold: firstly, to assess the viability of processing palm sugar products, and secondly, to determine the additional value that palm sugar brings to Mongiilo Village in the Bone Bolango Regency. This investigation spanned from September to December 2022, involving 67 farmers as respondents. The research utilized both primary and secondary data. Employing a saturated sampling method (census), all respondents were interviewed, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the population. The analytical approach adopted for assessing added value was the hayami method, while the Return Cost Ratio (R/C Ratio) was employed for overall analysis. The findings revealed an R/C ratio of 3.72, surpassing the threshold of 1. This implies that cultivating palm sugar in Mongiilo Village, Bulango Ulu District, Bone Bolango Regency, is economically justified. The study determined an added value of Rp. 761.11/kg, with palm sugar craftsmen in Mongiilo Village generating a profit of Rp. 587.83, equivalent to 19.59% of the total production.
EFEKTIVITAS TIGA BAHAN ORGANIK TERHADAP SERANGAN HAMA, PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI SAWI
Authors: Imam Habibi  , Kumala Sari Renita Neng , Irawati Titik , Cholil Mahfud Mohammad
Published: July 2024

Pakcoy mustard greens are a type of rain-resistant vegetable. Pakcoy has green leaves with high nutritional content and economic value. One of the efforts that can be made to increase plant production is by providing fertilizer. Fertilization is carried out in order to meet the nutrient needs of plants, so that they can provide high yields, especially using organic fertilizer so that you can use waste as fertilizer. One type of recycled waste that can be used as organic fertilizer is egg shells, tea dregs and banana peels, each of which contains elements that are good for cultivation. Apart from that, pak choy mustard plants have the main problem that causes damage to pak choy, namely destructive pests that eat pak choy leaves such as plutella caterpillars, tritip caterpillars, armyworms, aphids (Aphids), cabbage spanner caterpillars. This research will be carried out from October to December 2023 at the UNISKA Integrated Field Laboratory. With a height of 67 meters above sea level, the temperature is 31.2◦C, humidity is 62.3% and soil pH is 6. Based on the research results, it shows that there is a very real influ.ence on the observed variables of plant height and number of leaves at the age of 14, 21 and 28 DAP, and it has an effect significant in root length at 28 days after planting. Fresh weight, dry weight, and armyworm pest attacks were lowest at P7.
Performing Colonial Toxicity Review
Authors: Woudstra Rixt ,   University of Amsterdam
Published: July 2024

Performing Colonial Toxicity, a captivating exhibition with a confusing title, created by architectural historian Samia Henni and curated by Megan Hoetger, exposes the devastating effects of this still largely unknown episode of France’s colonial occupation of Algeria.
New species and records of tropical microlichens from Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Madagascar and Papua New Guinea
Authors: Aptroot André , da Silva Cáceres Marcela Eugenia
Published: July 2024

The following tropical microlichen species are described new to science: Acanthotrema sorediatum from Brazil, Coenogonium megasporum from Papua New Guinea, Glaucotrema inspersum from Brazil, Glaucotrema negativum from Brazil, Micarea resinoides from Papua New Guinea, Micarea viridibotryoides from Papua New Guinea, Myriotrema defectofrondosum from Brazil, Ocellularia suprafricana from Brazil, Ocellularia uniseptatoides from Brazil, and Piccolia perithecioidea from Argentina. Some other species are reported new to Argentina, Brazil or one of more of its states, Ecuador, Madagascar and/ or Papua New Guinea.
Colour range of euglenoid (Euglenophyceae) blooms
Authors: Wołowski Konrad , Duangjan Kritsana , Dempster Thomas , Tsarenko Petro , Poniewozik Małgorzata , Koreiviene Judita
Published: July 2024

The presence of autotrophs, heterotrophs and mixotrophs among euglenoid taxa, multiple means of nutrition, and high tolerance to a wide range of thermal living conditions contribute to their colonization of various types of water bodies in different climatic zones. The formation of water “blooms” by euglenoids occurs during accelerated development and intensive cell division of these organisms. Euglenoids outcompete other microalgae and produce significant biomass under favorable conditions. The ability to produce temporal, reproductive and protective cysts also contributes to rapid bloom formations. Our observations suggest that their features probably make them model organisms for observing environmental changes in small water bodies. So far, little attention has been given to the species-dependent color variation of euglenoid blooms. Long-time research on euglenoid taxonomy, biogeography and habitat observations allow observers to recognize different blooms depending on the species causing the phenomenon: Euglena sanguinea, E. mutabilis, E. clara, E. hemichromata, E. geniculata, E. agilis, Euglenaria anabaena, Euglenaformis chlorophoenica, Monomorphina pyrum, Phacus pleuronectes, Ph. orbicularis, Lepocinclis ovum, Trachelomonas volvocina, T. volvocinopsis and T. caudata. The color range of euglenoid blooms are presented here for the first time.
Personalized Learning Squared (PLUS): Implementation of Large Language Model-Facilitated Assessment of Tutors’ Performance in Reacting to Students Making Errors
Authors: Kakarla Sanjit , Gaddam Rushil , Thomas Danielle R. , Lin Jionghao , Gatz Erin , gupta shivang , Koedinger Kenneth R.
Published: July 2024

Personalized Learning Squared (PLUS) is an integrated tutoring platform led by Carnegie Mellon University in collaboration with Carnegie Learning, Inc and Stanford University. PLUS employs a system of hybrid human-AI tutoring, which combines both AI-assisted tutoring software and human tutoring to provide high-impact math tutoring to economically disadvantaged and under-resourced middle school students with a focus on enhancing the skills of novice, inexperienced tutors. Tutors require robust training to effectively assist students, and currently, there is a lack of trained tutors. Inexperienced and novice tutors lack specific scenario-based knowledge related to more nuanced skills and competencies in tutoring. Understanding this, PLUS has over 20 scenario-based lessons on specific competencies including Responding to Negative Self-Talk, Determining What Students Know, and Ensuring Conceptual Understanding, with the aim of enhancing the skills of novice tutors. In this demo, we showcase how large language models (LLMs) can be used to assess particular tutor criteria related to the Reacting to Student Errors lesson with three crucial perspectives: 1). the perspective of a tutor-supervisor to assess tutor competencies; 2). the perspective of a tutor engaging with the lesson and the AI-generated constructive questions; 3). the perspective of an AI-evaluator employing LLMs to compare human and AI assessment of tutors. This PLUS research-backed approach can extend to other competencies to enhance the future of education.
EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF SMEs DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE ON TAX COMPLIANCE BEHAVIOUR
Authors: San Suzana , Nik Wan Nik Zam , Razak Syuhaila , Saidi Noraida , Abd Aziz Azilawati Abdullah , Hussin Siti Nor Adawiah , Abdul Hamid Masdiah
Published: July 2024

Tax compliance is the extent to which a taxpayer complies or fails to comply with the tax rules of the country. Tax compliance is crucial for the government, as taxes constitute the main source of income. In 2023, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) collected RM183.3 billion in tax revenue, representing a substantial increase of RM7.8 billion, or 4.49%, compared to the previous year. The amount collected is the highest by IRBM, which reflects the effective tax collection mechanisms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the main drivers of economies in emerging nations and in Malaysia, SMEs account for 98.5% of all businesses. Therefore, it is vital for tax authorities to understand the diverse profile of SMEs as part of tax-driven strategies to maximise tax collection. The purpose of this study is to provide insights based on previous studies on determinants of tax compliance among SMEs in Malaysia. The study highlights demographic factors, namely age, gender, education level and income level, that influence the tax compliance behaviour of SMEs. The study can add to the literature on factors influencing tax compliance by highlighting how compliance behaviours differ among various demographics of SME owners and how these differences affect their compliance decisions. The paper might assist tax authorities in dealing with tax compliance issues by gaining a deeper insight into the importance of various demographic characteristics of SMEs.
INVESTIGATING THE MULTIFACETED DRIVERS OF JOB PERFORMANCE: INSIGHTS FROM SETIAUSAHA KERAJAAN NEGERI SEMBILAN (SUKNS) EMPLOYEES AT WISMA NEGERI, NEGERI SEMBILAN
Authors: Ab Rahman Farah Adilla , Mohd Jody Jeniwaty , Mohamed Shafie Asyifa , Ahmad Supian Nurul Syafiqah
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the multifaceted determinants influencing job performance among employees of Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan (SUKNS) at Wisma Negeri, Negeri Sembilan, with a keen focus on their implications for organizational success and individual satisfaction. In addition to exploring critical factors such as motivation, workload, work experiences, technology advancement, and stress levels, this research delves into nuanced issues within the public sector context. Through a comprehensive examination of these dynamics, the study offers insights into the complex interplay shaping job performance outcomes. Utilizing a convenient sampling method, the research engages 169 SUKNS respondents, employing a meticulously crafted questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) serves as the analytical lens to interpret the collected data. Notably, the influence of technology advancement on job performance emerges as a significant finding, prompting strategic recommendations for intervention. Proposed initiatives encompass skill development programs, motivation enhancement strategies, and an enhanced focus on employee well-being, all aimed at optimizing job performance at Wisma Negeri, Negeri Sembilan. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics driving job performance within the public sector and offers actionable insights for organizational enhancement.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE INTENTION OF MUSLIM CONSUMERS TO BUY MUSLIM PRODUCTS IN JOHOR BAHRU
Authors: Kadir Nurul Aini A , Hehsan Aminudin , Abdur Rahim Abdul Basit
Published: July 2024

Muslim consumers are often associated with halal toyyiban in fulfilling the conditions set by sharia. Consumers need to identify and be clear that every product and item produced by a manufacturer is not all from a Muslim manufacturer or company. Halal related issues often occur in the market, so that consumers are increasingly confused with the products being marketed and raise doubts to consumers. Most consumers are turning to Muslim goods that are more guaranteed of halal quality and authenticity. This study was conducted to analyse the elements of consumer intentions through the purchase of Muslim products of the category of daily necessities in the local market. The research methodology through quantitative methods was used to analyse 384 respondents through simple random sampling and analysed using SPSS version 27. Three variables were used in this study namely attitudes, subjective norms and perceptions of behavioural control. The findings showed that all variables showed significant values and the attitude variable was the strongest factor (0.000*). It therefore clearly shows that consumer intentions are the result of self -motivation i.e. attitude. It is hoped that this study can help consumers in increasing their confidence to choose and use Muslim goods in the local market.
DECIPHERING BRAND LOYALTY DYNAMICS IN URBAN COFFEE SHOPS THROUGH THE ECSI MODEL: A CONCEPTUAL PAPER
Authors: Yusli Nur Adriana , Abdul Latip Muhammad Safuan , Abdul Rahman Ahmad Esa
Published: July 2024

Coffee shops have risen to become significant hubs for social interaction, productivity, and relaxation, carving out a prominent niche in contemporary urban culture. This ascent is highlighted by a discernible global surge in the demand for coffee shops, a phenomenon anticipated to persist into the foreseeable future. In response to this trend, fostering unwavering allegiance to specific coffee brands has emerged as a pivotal priority within the industry. The rationale behind this imperative lies in the fact that customers who cultivate a deep-rooted loyalty to a particular brand exhibit a heightened propensity to frequent the establishment repeatedly. This cyclic patronage bolsters customer retention rates and furnishes the establishment with a cohort of ardent advocates who readily espouse the brand's virtues. The research in question embarks on a conceptual study to explore the potential multifaceted determinants underpinning brand loyalty in urban coffee shops within the vibrant locale of the Klang Valley, Malaysia. It also aims to provide insight into future research directions within the area of interest. This research goes beyond academia, offering crucial insights for industry stakeholders and practitioners. It illuminates brand loyalty dynamics in urban coffee shops, guiding the development of customised branding and marketing strategies.
A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON DEBT PERCEPTION TOWARDS MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT
Authors: Mustapa Masnih , Ahmadun Musaiyadah , Monil Muzalifah , Ambo Nur Ilma
Published: July 2024

Debt has become an increasingly worrying issue among students of higher education institutions in Malaysia. A pilot study was conducted using survey techniques to assess the level of financial knowledge, attitudes, and practices among 33 students from faculty accounting at Universiti Teknologi Mara Kota Kinabalu Branch, Sabah. The research instrument consisted of structured questionnaires. The pilot study findings indicate a significant gap between respondents' knowledge, attitudes, and financial practices. Therefore, a full-scale study is proposed to investigate the perception of debt among students at this university in greater depth. The findings from this study are hoped to assist the university and government in formulating appropriate awareness and intervention programs to address student debt issues.
SHAPING FUTURE PROFESSIONALS: EMPLOYER PERSPECTIVES ON ACCOUNTING STUDENT COMPETENCY IN INTERNSHIPS
Authors: Hussin Siti Nor Adawiah , Nik Wan Nik Zam , Abd Aziz Azilawati Abdullah , Razak Syuhaila , San Suzana , Saidi Noraida
Published: July 2024

Accounting students face continuous difficulties navigating the demands of the workforce as they go from the academic to the professional world. This research aims to investigate the viewpoints and requirements of employers concerning the preparedness of accounting students to meet the demands of the modern work environment. Based on the data collected from a survey of 102 employers who have supervised accounting students during internships, this research provides valuable insight into skills and competency gaps identified by employers, thus shedding light on areas for improvement in accounting education. The findings of this study showed that accounting students are thought to be underprepared. The most common weaknesses are in the areas of interpersonal skills, technical competencies, motivation or initiative, confidence, Information Technology (IT) proficiency, ability to perform under pressure, and time management. These results show a significant gap between the expectations of employers in the accounting field and the abilities acquired in academic environments. This study was carried out using a survey distributed to employers where accounting students are completing their internship programme. The survey instrument was designed to collect in-depth employer observations and experiences about accounting students, resulting in rich, qualitative data that could be analysed. This study has implications for accountants, legislators, and educators. By identifying the areas in which accounting students may be underprepared, educational institutions can modify their curricula to better suit the needs of the industry. In addition, this study acts as a call to stakeholders in accounting education to collaborate in bridging the gap between academic preparation and the demands of the profession. By addressing identified skills gaps and meeting the needs expressed by employers, educational institutions can play an important role in preparing accounting students to meet the dynamic and complex challenges of the modern workplace.
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN CHINA: BASED ON CNKI DATABASE (2014-2023)
Authors: Li Chuanwei , Ab Rahman Anis Amira , Wang Tingting , Bahari Norzalizah
Published: July 2024

Innovation and entrepreneurship education is the engine and driving force to promote social and economic development and advancement. China's innovation and entrepreneurship education has been researched and developed for more than 20 years. In order to grasp the current situation, hotspots, trends and future of innovation and entrepreneurship education research in China, 1330 sample literatures in CNKI database are used as the research object, and bibliometric methods are adopted to visualise, analyse and compare the big data of the literature in terms of the annual volume of published papers, research topics, disciplinary distributions, authors of the published papers, journals of published papers, institutions of the published papers, high citations, downloads, and categories of sources, etc. The results are as follows. The results found that: China's innovation and entrepreneurship education research disciplines are mainly divided into higher education and vocational education; journals such as Education and Career, Science and Technology in Chinese Colleges and Universities, and Secondary School Politics Teaching Reference are the main dissemination carriers; Peking University Core is the main journal source; Northeast Normal University, Xiamen University, and Wenzhou Medical University are the main publishing institutions; and the National Educational Science Programming Project, and the National Social Science Foundation are the main funding funds.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPANY PERFORMANCE OF MALAYSIAN LISTED COMPANIES
Authors: Mohd Razali Mohd Waliuddin , Abd Rahim Nurfarhada Aini , Awang Jambol Dg Junaidah , Abdullah Noor Azham , Md Yusoff Irma Yazreen
Published: July 2024

The main objective this research is to examine the relationship between Chief Executive Officer (CEO) characteristics and company performance specifically based on Return on Asset (ROA). Using a sample of 241 Malaysian listed companiesis examined from 2013 to 2015 in various industry listed on Bursa Malaysia. Regression analysis produce significant results for CEO’s education and experience effect ROA. Economic study is important to know in potential economic growth of develop conceptual models of behavior to predict responses to changes in policy and market conditions. CEO experience inthis research prove consistent that longer CEO that stay for a company for a long time may not care about their job and this may lead to poor performance of the company. The result also shows all control variables such as company size, company age and company leverage have significant relationship with the ROA. This study can be expanded using other CEOs characteristics and other performance measure such as Economic Value Added (EVA), Return on Equity (ROE) and Excess in Value.
THE SUPPORT OF PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND FRIENDS IN INFLUENCING STUDENTS’ MORAL PRACTICE
Authors: Ahmad Siti Aminah , Hehsan Aminuddin , Mormin Raikhan , Basiron Bushrah , Elias Zety Azlin , Mohamad Ahmad Marzuki , Saari Zilal
Published: July 2024

The demise of morals among students nowadays has become more rampant, and positive actions are needed to address it. This issue requires the utmost attention by related parties to ensure students possess good morals and noble values to be applied in real-life situations within the society. Nowadays, cases involving moral failures especially among the youths have been frequently brought up. The problems happened due to moral demise and no practice of good values and morals among the society. The best education begins with the role and support from parents, teachers and friends by showing the correct moral practice according to Islam religion. Thus, the objective of this paper was to identify the factor of parents, teachers and friends in influencing students’ moral practice. The survey data were collected from special primary school students in the district of Johor Bahru using stratified random sampling and analysed using partial least-squares structural equations modeling (PLS-SEM) technique. The key findings show that parents, teachers and friends have influence towards students’ moral practice.
ASSESSING VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGIES OF ESL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Authors: Zabidin Nursyafiqah , Nordin Nor Afifa , Chumari Mohamad Zaky , Md Sharif Nurshaza Farah , Mohd Juned Amirah
Published: July 2024

Despite playing a crucial role in language learning, vocabulary knowledge is often not emphasised in the classroom setting, and even more so in English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms. As language instructors, investigating students' vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) helps in understanding how the students develop their vocabulary knowledge, hence giving language instructors insights on appropriate activities during the language learning process that encourage active learning. This study was therefore done to assess VLS used by ESL students from Business Management faculty in a public university in Melaka, Malaysia. In this quantitative study, a purposive sampling of 36 students in an intact group was given an adapted version of Schmitt’s Vocabulary Learning Strategies Questionnaire (VLSQ) consisting of 39 items. The data gathered was then analysed through statistical analysis (SPSS). The results of the study revealed the most and least preferred VLS among the participants. An observable difference in the least preferred VLS was also found among the male and female participants. The study thus concluded that assessing students’ VLS is necessary in planning suitable vocabulary activities that can cater to them.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AL-MAKKI AND AL-GHAZALI ON SPIRITUAL DIMENSION OF RAJA’ (HOPE) APPROACH IN TREATING DRUG ADDICTS
Authors: Nayan Nor Fatin Syuhaidah , Kadri Rozeeda , Abu Bakar Nor Iman Nabila , Sabri Siti Hanisah
Published: July 2024

Drug abuse is a global alarming concern that affects the world community, including Malaysia with the significant numbers increasing day by days. Drugs were scientifically proven as a damaging substance to brain functionality, which controls social behaviour, reward systems, and human motivational systems. Drug dependency has impacted severely for individuals and society. However, drug addicts are constantly looking for drugs, knowing the fact that the substances are affecting them for a prolonged period. As a response, drugs have been banned in Islam considering their impact on humanity. Thus, several interventions were initiated as a preventative mechanism to address the issue properly. Several types of approaches have been carried including pharmacological, psychological, and psychodynamic treatments to overcome the problem of drug abuse. Therefore, this study seeks to find an alternative treatment for drug addiction based on the religiosity and spirituality approach of the Islamic dimension. This study also intends to evaluate the differences between Al-Makki's views regarding raja' as compared to al-Ghazali. This study is qualitative in nature and therefore, it depends much on in-depth textual analysis. The data was analytically studied from the relevant works of al-Ghazali and Abu Talib al-Makki and later were compared to develop the concept of raja' as suggested by Islam. The finding shows that both figures have extensively discussed the prevalent concept of raja’ as a salutary employment of hope of the soul. It is also suggested that al-Ghazali' ideas was highly influenced by al-Makki, however, he strategizes the concept in an extensive arrangement. Al-Makki emphasizes raja' or hope as the powerful desire of a human being upon requesting something from Allah. The fundamental elements of hope, especially inner meaning, and inner action, can be regarded as a spiritual model for a drug addict considering these spiritual insights are still applicable in modern Muslim society. Hope is believed to be spiritual motivating factors for them to stop the addiction with the help of medication and support from surrounding. This implies that spirituality dimension is a complimentary to a holistic treatment of most illness especially in dealing with addiction. Thus, is it suggested for a structured models to be made based on the concept of raja’ for future study.