bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strategic Leadership in IT: Governance, Innovation, and Value Creation Through Effective Portfolio Management
Authors: - Siva Prasad Ponnuru
Published: November 2024

This comprehensive article examines the critical role of IT leadership in driving organizational success through effective governance, innovation, and value-creation mechanisms. The article analyzes data from multiple industry sources, revealing that organizations with mature IT governance frameworks achieve 15-25% higher returns on technology investments and demonstrate 3.5 times faster revenue growth. Through detailed case studies of Datatronics and Genex Fuels, the research illustrates how strategic IT leadership can deliver substantial business value, with Datatronics achieving a 312% return on digital investments and Genex Fuels realizing a 267% ROI through systematic portfolio transformation. The article encompasses key areas, including IT governance frameworks, portfolio management strategies, technology roadmap development, and productivity enhancement approaches, supported by quantitative data demonstrating how organizations leveraging advanced IT capabilities significantly improve operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and market competitiveness.
A Study of Investors Education in Promoting Responsible Investing
Authors: - Surbhi Shrivastav
Published: November 2024

With an emphasis on the effects of awareness campaigns and the function of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), this study explores the contribution of investor education to the promotion of ethical investing. Data was gathered in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, from 100 respondents via a questionnaire-based survey. Analysing the impact of investor behaviour awareness programs and assessing SEBI's role in these educational endeavours were the goals of the research. The sample was primarily composed of people over 45, those over 25, and those between the ages of 36 and 45, with a greater proportion of women. Students made up the bulk of responders, with working professionals and business owners following closely behind.
The most popular teaching formats were found to be online workshops and courses, and the main sources of knowledge about these offerings were personal networks, such as family and friends, and financial institutions. The data was analyzed using the Friedman test, which demonstrated the important impact of educational initiatives on investor decisions and the crucial role played by SEBI in supporting these programs.
Morphological analysis and Shelf life estimation of Functional baked products (wheat base) enrich by Fox nut and Palm Date.
Authors: - Manvi Sinha , - Anu Ram Kailash Mishra
Published: November 2024

This study aims to produce and standardise baked items that have been enhanced with Fox nut (Makhana) and Palm Date by evaluating their Morphological analysis and Shelf life estimation . The Morphological characteristics of the biscuits and muffins were analysed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The SEM images were used to study surface morphology and microbial growth on the sample surface. The elemental composition of the food products was analysed through SEM imaging. The shelf-life of the samples were evaluated by assessing the shelf life of the products. For shelf life analysis agar plate were used and the created product’s business values were thus determined through it.
The Basics of Robotic Process Automation in Insurance Claims
Authors: - Ramesh Pingili
Published: November 2024

Through integrating Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence, insurance claims processing has achieved unprecedented efficiency and accuracy. Key results include a 90% reduction in processing time (from 72 hours to under 5 minutes), 40-70% cost reductions in claims operations, and 99% accuracy rates for standard forms. Insurance carriers implementing RPA report transformative benefits: a 65% decrease in customer service costs, 92% automation of routine customer interactions, and improvement in Net Promoter Scores by 30 points. The technology has particularly excelled in fraud detection, with AI-augmented systems identifying 53% more potential fraud indicators and saving mid-sized insurers an average of $4.2 million annually. Leading organizations are now achieving straight-through processing rates of up to 75% for standard claims, demonstrating how RPA is setting new benchmarks for operational excellence in insurance claims management
Determinants of Technical Efficiency of Harumanis Mango Production in Perlis, Malaysia
Authors: Mohd Nor Khairun Nisaa’ , Abdul Fatah Fazleen , O’Donnell Christopher
Published: November 2024

The Harumanis mango (Mangifera indica L.) is renowned in Malaysia for its distinctive taste and strong market appeal. Despite the potential for exporting Harumanis mangoes to Japan, productivity in Perlis remains low. This study aims to analyse the determinants of technical efficiency in Harumanis production across two key regions in Perlis, Mata Ayer and Chuping, which are known for having the highest mango yields in Malaysia. Using Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) and the Cobb-Douglas production function, a dataset of 150 observations was collected from 50 mango farms over three consecutive growing seasons. The analysis examined the impact of various production inputs—such as labour, agrichemicals, plot size—and environmental factors, including temperature and rainfal on mango yield. The findings revealed significant disparities in the efficiency and effectiveness of inputs between Mata Ayer and Chuping. Labour positively influenced mango yield in both regions, although the magnitude of its effect differed. Agrichemical use showed positive correlations in Mata Ayer but insignificant or negative associations in Chuping. Temperature emerged as a critical environmental factor, particularly in Chuping, where higher temperatures were linked to reduced output. The interaction between inputs underscores the importance of tailored management strategies that consider specific local conditions and input combinations. The technical efficiency analysis revealed greater inefficiencies in Mata Ayer compared to Chuping. This study enhances the understanding of mango production dynamics and provides insights for targeted interventions to improve yield and sustainability in Harumanis mango cultivation.
Efektivitas Terapi Musik Klasik Terhadap Intensitas Nyeri Persalinan pada Ibu Bersalin Kala I di PMB Puti Razi Maharani
Authors: Ismi Wahyuni1 Nur , Marina
Published: November 2024

Persalinan adalah suatu kondisi yang sangat spektakuler dalam kehidupan seorang wanita. Banyak penelitian antropologi menunjukkan bahwa proses hamil dan bersalin adalah sesuatu yang sangat penting dalam siklus kehidupan manusia khususnya kaum perempuan. Walaupun persalinan merupakan proses alamiah, seringkali nyeri yang dialami saat persalinan menjadikan wanita menjadi takut, cemas dan khawatir, sehingga mempengaruhi proses persalinan itu sendiri yang berakibat timbulnya prolonged labour dan neonatal asphyxia. Rasa nyeri persalinan bersifat personal, setiap orang mempersepsikan rasa nyeri yang berbeda terhadap stimulus yang sama tergantung pada ambang nyeri yang dimilikinya. Berdasarkan hal tersebut diatas maka peneliti tertarik untuk melakukan penelitian yang berjudul “ Efektifitas Terapi Musik Klasik Terhadap intensitas Nyeri Persalinan Pada Ibu Bersalin Kala 1 Di PMB Puti Razi Maharani”
English teachers’ readiness to teach online during the COVID-19 outbreak
Authors: Mohd Radzuan Siti Norbaya , Ghazali Farah Hazwani , Yusoff Khairunnisa , Hakim Muhammad Lintang Islami
Published: November 2024

The study aimed at investigating Malaysian English teachers’ readiness to teach online during the recent COVID-19 outbreak and the problems they faced while conducting online lessons. Data for the study were randomly obtained online from 103 respondents, using a questionnaire. Findings showed a positive indication of English teachers’ readiness for online teaching yet there were a few problems that need to be addressed, especially pertaining to the equitable network coverage and facilities, implying the needs for the authorities to provide ample support and innovations to assist both teachers and learners in achieving meaningful online learning.
Examining the Reading Anxiety Phenomenon of Arab EFL learners
Authors: Batiha Jafar Mohammad , Mohd Noor Noorizah , Mustaffa Rosniah
Published: November 2024

The anxiety phenomenon has been widely acknowledged as one of the most important psychological phenomena. Theorists and second language researchers claimed that anxiety and language learning are associated. Thus learners who portray low levels of anxiety allow more and better input into the brain, increasing their language learning performance. However this may not be the case for many learners of English as a foreign language (EFL). They face challenges of learning new vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and reading in the target language. In reading, most of the texts require critical synthesis, evaluation and interpretation to comprehend the authors’ point of views. These reading experiences may increase students’ levels of anxiety if they are unprepared for such demands. As a result, learners become tense and continue to experience high levels of anxiety as they suffer from poor performance in their studies. The objective of this paper is to examine the reading anxiety phenomenon experienced by a group of Arab students in their learning of English as a foreign language (EFL). Data was collected from 34 postgraduate Arab EFL students using the FLRAS (Foreign Language Reading Anxiety Scale) and focus group interviews. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and tabulated in the form of mean frequency to answer the research questions posed. Findings revealed that cultural content, vocabulary, grammar, topic and lack of self-confidence were factors that impact students’ reading anxiety. The paper concludes with a discussion on the implications and suggestions for teaching reading within an EFL context.
“Explicitation” in Malay to English Translation of Usman Awang’s Sahabatku (Kepada Dr M K Rajakumar)
Authors: Amini Mansour , Ng Shi Hui , Ooi Huiqi , Siau Ching Sin
Published: November 2024

Poetry, as political activism, has been extensively tailored by the poets that choose to enlighten the reality of the social issues in a nation. However, the translatability of poetic activism may come into question, as language is closely linked to the poet’s personal or cultural background and the way of expression. This paper explored the strategies used in the translation of ‘Sahabatku (Kepada Dr M K Rajakumar)’, a Malay poem by Usman Awang, translated into English by Wong Soak Koon and Muhammad Haji Salleh. The analysis revealed that literal translation, verse to prose translation, free verse translation and interpretation strategy were useful for this translation purpose. The approach used by the two translators reflected their different intentions to address different audience and use of various styles. Comparative studies like this in reflecting the zeitgeist of an era could be useful for non-Malay speakers in understanding the cultural and socio-political climate of the time and eventually could help to offer more solutions to the translation problems in this genre.
Exploring Iranian and Turkish faculty members’ views toward using Augmented Reality English Trainer (ARET) application for educational purposes: A Comparative Study in different university faculties
Authors: Khatoony Shiva , Altınpulluk Hakan
Published: November 2024

The advancement of technologies especially Augmented Reality (AR) in the field of education has brought special conditions where teachers and learners have controversial perspectives in using new technologies for educational purposes. Therefore, this study tried to investigate the faculty members’ ideas about Augmented Reality English Trainer (ARET) as a researcher-made application in the contexts of Iran and Turkey to ensure how educational beneficiaries can implement this application in face-to-face or distance education, and how their views are different. Subsequently, the basic phenomenological-qualitative design was chosen by the researchers of the study to investigate the views of faculty members in these countries. To do so, an online elite interview (based on Instant Messaging Applications and Google Forms) was designed with seven questions to reflect the faculty members’ views during using ARET as an educational application by focusing on English vocabulary learning. Therefore, the mentioned questions were sent to the faculty members in Anadolu University (Eskişehir, Turkey), Uludağ University (Bursa, Turkey), Islamic Azad University Central, and West Tehran branch (Tehran, Iran) through convenient sampling and snowball sampling. The results of transcription and theme analysis of interviews in the NVIVO software revealed that both Turkish and Iranian have positive views toward using ARET in face-to-face or distance education and found it as an edutainment application. Despite the disadvantages like distraction, lack of access to mobile phones, short time lessons, and inequality in education which were mentioned by the participants of the study; Iranian and Turkish faculty members mentioned that ARET can increase the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of learners. Although ARET has some technical issues like insecure installation, it can be implemented as an educational AR-based application in educational systems. Various educational beneficiaries like material developers, game and application designers, teachers, and learners can benefit from the results of this study.
Syntactic Complexity of MA thesis and PhD Dissertation Abstracts Written by Native and Non-native Speakers of English
Authors: Ebrahimi Seyed Foad , Akbarpour Lotfollah
Published: November 2024

Academic texts have been characterized by the high number of noun phrases; however, to the best the researcher's knowledge, no prior study has investigated the syntactic complexity of noun phrases in abstracts written by native and non-native MA and PhD applied linguistics students. In an attempt to fill this gap, a corpus of 40 abstracts written by native and non-native MA and PhD applied linguistics students was collected and examined. Using two computer applications (L2SCA and TAASSC), the researcher analyzed the corpus to pinpoint possible differences. The findings of this study showed that there were some similarities and differences between the syntactic structures employed in the abstracts of native and non-native MA and PhD students. The results showed that noun phrase syntactic complexity measures (examined through TAASSC) were not successful in differentiating native versus non-native and MA versus PhD writers. The findings suggest that other measures rather than noun phrase complexity measures should be employed.
Manifestasi Alam Sekitar Dalam Tiga Karya Faisal Tehrani: Perspektif Ekologi Sastera
Authors: Derak Rosmah
Published: November 2024

Karya sastera mempunyai kaitan yang cukup rapat dengan alam dan alam merupakan sumber utama dalam proses penciptaan sesebuah karya sastera. Kaitan antara alam dengan karya sastera ini diteliti dalam novel karya Faisal Tehrani yang bertajuk Bila Tuhan Berbicara (2007), Tunggu Teduh Dulu (2008) dan Bahlut (2010) bagi menganalisis manifestasi alam sekitar yang terdapat karya-karya tersebut. Kaedah analisis kandungan (content analysis) digunakan untuk mendapatkan gambaran manifestasi alam dengan lebih terperinci. Pendekatan ekologi sastera digunakan untuk menganalisis manifestasi alam sekitar dalam novel-novel tersebut dengan memberi perhatian kepada ekologi alam yang menekankan kepada dua aspek, iaitu penekanan terhadap alam sebagai inspirasi karya sastera dan pembelaan terhadap alam akibat perbuatan manusia yang dikenal sebagai kajian eko kritik. Berdasarkan analisis ekologi sastera sebagai inspirasi karya sastera dalam ketiga-tiga novel kajian didapati bahawa manifestasi alam sekitar seperti alam sebagai latar penceritaan terserlah dalam ketiga-tiga novel. Alam sebagai sumber kehidupan manusia (sumber ekonomi) pula dapat dilihat dalam Tunggu Teduh Dulu dan Bahlut manakala alam sebagai bukti ketakjuban manusia kepada Pencipta terserlah dalam novel Tunggu Teduh Dulu dan Bila Tuhan Berbicara. Melalui kritikan eko, didapati hanya novel Bahlut memperlihatkan adanya bentuk kritikan ekologi terhadap aktiviti pembalakan haram yang menyebabkan kerosakan alam berlaku seperti pencemaran sungai, pemendapan sungai dan pencemaran sungai. Isu pencemaran alam dan kegiatan pembalakan haram yang ditampilkan oleh pengarang dalam novel Bahlut merupakan isu global yang penting dan wajar ditangani dalam usaha menyelamatkan bumi daripada segala bentuk kerosakan oleh tangan-tangan manusia yang rakus. Implikasi kepada dapatan kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa alam sangat penting untuk dijaga kerana alam menyediakan sumber kehidupan kepada manusia. Manusia dan alam saling memerlukan dan saling bergantung antara satu sama lain. Pencemaran alam akan mengganggu gugat kesejahteraan manusia dan perkara ini wajar ditangani bagi memelihara ekosistem dan kehidupan manusia.
Pemerkasaan Komuniti sebagai Elemen Kepemimpinan Orang Semai dalam Novel Ludaad
Authors: Veeramuthu Saravanan P. , Isa Aqhari , Abdul Rahman Mohamad Luthfi , Ganapathy Malini , Hamzah Nordiana , Annamalai Manonmani Devi M.A.R
Published: November 2024

Artikel ini cuba meninjau elemen kepemimpinan Orang Semai dengan memberi tumpuan kepada pemerkasaan komuniti. Kajian ini akan mengkaji bagaimana elemen kepimpinan dalam masyarakat Semai tercermin dalam karya sastera iaitu novel Ludaad. Watak Penghulu Busu serta pemimpin-pemimpin lain akan dilihat sebagai ketua yang memimpin masyarakat Semai dalam latar novel ini. Masyarakat Semai memiliki nilai-nilai unik seperti kolektivisme dan penglibatan komuniti yang menekankan pentingnya hubungan harmoni dan saling membantu dalam kehidupan. Mereka menekankan tanggungjawab bersama dan mencapai konsensus untuk memastikan keputusan yang diambil mempertimbangkan kepentingan bersama. Penelitian ini mendapati bahawa pemerkasaan komuniti merupakan elemen penting dalam model kepemimpinan bagi masyarakat Semai Orang Asli. Model kepemimpinan mereka mencerminkan pemahaman ini dengan memberikan keutamaan kepada penggunaan tanah yang lestari dan pemuliharaan sumber daya alam.
Tahap Penguasaan Kemahiran Literasi Menulis Bahasa Melayu dalam Kalangan Murid Tahun Satu
Authors: Chew Fong Peng , Amir Saidatul Aliah
Published: November 2024

Kemahiran literasi menulis merupakan suatu kemahiran asas yang perlu dipelajari dan dikuasai oleh semua murid di sekolah rendah. Jika kemahiran ini tidak dikuasai akan menyebabkan proses pembelajaran mereka terjejas. Oleh itu, kajian ini dijalankan untuk mengetahui tahap penguasaan kemahiran literasi menulis bahasa Melayu dalam kalangan murid tahun satu, membandingkan tahap penguasaan kemahiran literasi menulis bahasa Melayu antara murid-murid lelaki dan perempuan serta membandingkan tahap penguasaan kemahiran literasi menulis bahasa Melayu antara sekolah kebangsaan (SK), sekolah jenis kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) dan sekolah jenis kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT). Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif melalui ujian. Responden kajian ini terdiri daripada 105 orang murid SK, SJKC dan SJKT di sekitar daerah Segamat, Johor dipilih untuk menjawab ujian-tersebut. Kajian ini memfokuskan pada tahap penguasaan murid-murid dalam kemahiran menulis serta perbezaan tahap penguasaan kemahiran literasi dengan jantina dan jenis sekolah. Data yang telah dianalisis menunjukkan bahawa tahap penguasaan murid-murid dalam kemahiran menulis bahasa Melayu keseluruhannya berada pada tahap tinggi. Keputusan juga menunjukkan tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan tahap penguasaan kemahiran literasi menulis bahasa Melayu antara murid-murid lelaki dan murid-murid perempuan. Manakala keputusan perbandingan tahap kemahiran menulis dalam bahasa Melayu antara sekolah kebangsaan (SK), sekolah jenis kebangasaan cina (SJKC) dan sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) juga menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan. Maka, guru-guru bahasa Melayu perlu memainkan peranan yang penting supaya murid dapat menguasai kemahiran menulis.
Pengaplikasian Prinsip Stilistik J.J. Webber (1989) dalam Novel Pantai karya Azmah Nordin
Authors: Ramli Nur Alisa , Kasim Mohamad Rozi
Published: November 2024

Kajian ini memfokuskan pengaplikasian prinsip Stilistik J.J. Webber (1989) yang terdapat dalam Novel Pantai Kasih karya Azmah Nordin. Oleh hal yang demikian, terdapat lima objektif utama dalam kajian ini iaitu, menganalisis prinsip pemilihan diksi, menganalisis pembentukan ayat, menganalisis prinsip kajian semantik, menganalisis unsur bahasa dramatik dan gaya individualisme. Penganalisisan data pula adalah secara kualitatif yang melibatkan analisis terhadap teks Novel Pantai Kasih. Sehubungan dengan itu, berdasarkan kajian yang telah diimplementasikan, hasil kajian sememangnya mendapati bahawa terdapat lima elemen Prinsip Stilistik J.J. Webber (1989) yang diketengahkan menerusi Novel Pantai Kasih. Akhir sekali, kajian stilistik ini diharapkan mampu menjadi wadah bagi memartabatkan bidang stilistik sebagai satu jiwa dalam dunia pendidikan sastera Melayu. Hal ini dikatakan demikian kerana bidang stilistik bukan sahaja menonjolkan kesenian bahasanya malah turut menjadi pantulan khususnya dalam kalangan masyarakat menerusi penghayatan terhadap karya sastera tersebut. Secara holistiknya, prinsip Stilistik J.J. Webber (1989) yang diketengahkan menerusi Novel Pantai Kasih secara tidak langsung memperlihatkan karya tersebut sarat dengan keindahan bahasanya yang tersendiri khususnya dalam penciptaan karya sastera.
Analisis Poster Iklan Nescafe Terpilih: Satu Penelitian Komunikasi Visual
Authors: Sazan Darwalis , Md Yusoff Md Zahril Nizam , Karimon Jacquelina
Published: November 2024

Kajian ini mengunakan poster iklan Nescafe untuk penelitian analisis memandangkan produk ini merupakan salah satu produk minuman hangat dalam pasaran Malaysia dan pengguna tempatan. Penelitian analisis iklan ini dihubungkan dengan unsur semiotik yang tidak dapat dipisahkan dengan bentuk tanda mahupun simbol. Unsur semiotik yang terdapat dalam iklan akan mudah diinteprestasi berdasarkan maklumat visual dan kandungan mesej produk yang disalurkan kepada pengguna dengan tepat. Kajian ini mengaplikasikan kaedah penyelidikan kualitatif dan setiap analisis dihuraikan secara deskriptif yang memanfaatkan Teori Semiotik oleh Pierce (1839-1914) dan Stokes (2003). Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa poster visual iklan Nescafe mampu merangsang minat pengguna terhadap poster yang diiklankan. Kajian ini penting untuk mengesan faktor kebolehpasaran dan pemujukan terhadap kuasa pembelian produk Nescafe secara visual.
Mitos Angkapio Sebagai Isyarat Alam Peneguh Firasat Murut Paluan
Authors: Karimon Jacquelina , Alezender Steven , Sazan Darwalis
Published: November 2024

Mitos kepercayaan manusia primitif. Kepercayaan yang menyanjung alam tumbuhan dan binatang sebagai penyampai konotasi bahaya dan berita baik. Realitinya jasad alam merupakan kehidupan yang dekat dengan masyarakat Murut Paluan. Penceritaan mitos angkapio banyak mengaitkan binatang dan tumbuhan sebagai agen pengetahuan yang mampu difahami oleh manusia. Kejadian sesuatu peristiwa dipercayai mampu difahami dan diketahui melalui isyarat daripada alam. Pembukaan suatu kawasan, berburu, mencari rezeki di tengah hutan dan mengetahui kejadian bencana banyak ditafsirkan melalui isyarat alam. Kedekatan hidup dengan hutan menjadikan masyarakat Murut Paluan begitu peka dengan kejadian yang bakal menimpa mereka. Maklumat yang terkandung dalam mitos angkapio. Isyarat alam menjadikan mereka lebih bersedia untuk menghadapi sebarang kejadian dan peristiwa. Terdapat pula tindak balas yang dilakukan untuk menghindari sebuah kejadian buruk supaya tidak menimpa mereka. Cerita mitos sebegini bukanlah dongeng bagi mereka tetapi menjadi kepercayaan sebagai pentunjuk firasat yang benar dalam kehidupan. Makalah ini merupakan kajian lapangan yang mengutip pandangan hidup masyarakat Murut Paluan mengenai mitos angkapio yang masih tersimpan sebagai panduan ketika di dalam hutan.
Memupuk Kemahiran Auditorik dan Kinestetik Pelajar Sekolah Rendah Melalui Teater Tradisional Mak Yong
Authors: Ismail Mardiana , Sikandar Syarul Azlina , Ahmad Muhammad Faisal
Published: November 2024

Makalah ini merupakan satu tinjauan mengenai adakah pelajar sekolah rendah mempunyai minat dan bakat terhadap persembahan Teater Tradisional Mak Yong? Persoalan ini seringkali dijadikan tembok untuk melestarikan persembahan Teater Tradisional Mak Yong. Oleh itu, “Program Sekolah Bitara” melalui penjenamaan “Cilik Mak Yong” telah dibentuk. Beberapa perincian telah diusulkan melalui Program Sekolah Bitara, dengan mempertingkatkan kemahiran kinestetik para pelajar melalui aspek tarian, manakala pengukuhan kemahiran auditorik para pelajar pula melalui aspek nyanyian. Ini berorientasikan untuk membantu mencungkil dan seterusnya mengasah bakat para pelajar. Selain itu, makalah ini mengambil kira disiplin yang terkandung didalam seni persembahan Teater Tradisional Mak Yong untuk menerapkan daya tumpuan yang terarah dan sekaligus merangsang minat para pelajar. Kesimpulannya, berdasarkan pengalaman pemerhatian terhadap persembahan Teater Tradisional Mak Yong, secara tidak langsung memperkenal ia kepada pelajar dan sejurus itu merangsang minat mereka. Selain itu, melalui bahan bergambar, tayangan video, edaran bercetak dan perkongsian bahan pembacaan telah membantu pemahaman pelajar tentang kesenian ini. Akhir sekali, melibatkan sepenuhnya para pelajar dengan persembahan Teater Tradisional Mak Yong yang dipersembahkan oleh para pelajar sendiri tanpa bantuan profesional. Berdasarkan pengalaman berkenaan dapatlah mengasah bakat mereka. Kaedah yang diterapkan ini akhirnya akan mewujudkan minat pelajar dan mengkomersialkan bakat yang mereka miliki.
Shaharir Mohamad Zain: Pemerkasaan Bahasa Melayu sebagai Bahasa Ilmu dan Bahasa Pengungkapan Ilmu
Authors: Hasrah Mohd Tarmizi
Published: November 2024

Hanya sebahagian kecil ilmuwan yang sanggup melangkah tembok bidang kepakaran masing-masing bagi menikmati panorama rentas mahupun multi disiplin. Salah seorang yang sanggup melakukannya ialah Shaharir Mohamad Zain. Beliau yang mendapat pendidikan rasmi dalam bidang matematik dan fizik, kemudiannya menyerlahkan penguasaan dalam pelbagai bidang ilmu lain seperti bahasa, budaya, ekonomi, politik dan falsafah. Makalah ini bertujuan membincangkan pemikiran dan sumbangan Shaharir terhadap bahasa Melayu dengan fokus yang spesifik kepada pemerkasaan bahasa ini sebagai bahasa ilmu dan bahasa pengungkapan ilmu. Bagi mencapainya, makalah ini berpedoman kepada perspektif grafisejarah menerusi konsep iklim idea (Koerner, 1989) khusus untuk menelusuri cetusan awal dan perkembangan pemikiran Shaharir tentang bahasa Melayu. Penyerlahan bahasa Melayu sebagai bahasa ilmu dan bahasa komunikasi ilmu dilakukan menerusi telaah kritis terhadap karangan Shaharir, kemudiannya dipaparkan menurut tema-tema tertentu. Membincangkan pemikiran Shaharir sememangnya sangat penting khususnya sebagai pedoman kepada ilmuwan bahasa bagi membangunkan linguistik bahasa Melayu swaacuan.
Tahap penguasaan Tulisan Jawi dalam kalangan murid tahun 4 di sekolah Kota Raja, Panchor, Muar, Johor
Authors: Saimon Aminnudin , Mohd Fauzi Siti Nurshahqqira Sheikh , Zafri Nuwaira Zafira , Ibrahim Nur Azmina Izzatulrazan , Abd Halim Nur Aqilah
Published: November 2024

Dalam meniti arus kemodenan ini, keadaan semasa menunjukkan bahawa tulisan Jawi sudah dipinggirkan oleh masyarakat terutamanya dalam kalangan murid sekolah. Hal ini demikian kerana, murid sekolah menganggap bahawa tulisan Jawi ini adalah sukar untuk difahami dan dipelajari. Menurut Noraziah Mohd Amin dan Noor Azam Abdul Rahman (2019), persepsi berkaitan kesukaran ini menyebabkan murid sekolah rendah mudah kehilangan minat untuk belajar tulisan Jawi. Kajian ini memfokuskan tahap penguasaan tulisan Jawi dalam kalangan murid tahun 4 sekolah Kota Raja, Panchor, Muar. Objektif bagi kajian ini ialah mengenal pasti tahap penguasaan tulisan Jawi dalam kalangan murid tahun 4 Sekolah Kebangsaan Kota Raja, Panchor dan menganalisis tahap penguasaan tulisan Jawi dalam kalangan murid tahun 4 Sekolah Kebangsaan Kota Raja, Panchor. Kajian ini mengaplikasikan pendekatan gabungan kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Kaedah pengumpulan data adalah melalui teknik soal selidik yang berbentuk kertas ujian atau peperiksaan dan teknik temu bual secara rawak. Responden kajian adalah seramai 50 orang murid yang terdiri daripada murid tahun 4. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa tahap penguasaan tulisan Jawi dalam kalangan murid tahun 4 Sekolah Kebangsaan Kota Raja, Panchor, Muar berada pada tahap yang cemerlang. Bukan itu sahaja, bilangan murid yang berada pada tahap mahir untuk ujian menulis dan tahap lancar untuk ujian membaca adalah hampir sama. Bilangan murid pada tahap mahir untuk ujian menulis adalah seramai 24 orang dan seramai 23 orang murid yang berada pada tahap lancar untuk ujian membaca. Hal ini secara tidak langsung menunjukkan bahawa golongan murid yang menguasai tulisan Jawi dari aspek penulisan juga akan menguasai dari aspek pembacaan.
Analisis Kontrastif Cara Pembentukan Kata Bunyi dalam Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Cina
Authors: Lai Tan Tiam , Ng Miew Hoon
Published: November 2024

Kata bunyi merupakan satu golongan kata yang penting dalam bahasa Melayu dan bahasa Cina. Kata bunyi merupakan unit bahasa yang sangat menarik dan mempunyai keunikan dalam penggunaan harian bahasa Melayu dan bahasa Cina. Tujuan utama kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti cara pembentukan kata bunyi yang terdapat dalam bahasa Melayu dan bahasa Cina serta meninjau persamaan dan perbezaan cara pembentukan kata bunyi dalam kedua-dua bahasa tersebut. Kajian ini dijalankan dengan menggunakan kaedah analisis kontrastif terhadap kata bunyi bahasa Melayu dan bahasa Cina dengan membandingkan cara pembentukan kata bunyi dalam kedua-dua bahasa itu. Hasil kajian ini menunjukkan banyak persamaan dan perbezaan dalam kata bunyi dalam konteks tatabahasa. Kajian ini mempunyai makna yang penting dalam aspek bandingan linguistik dalam bahasa Melayu dan bahasa Cina di Malaysia.
Pengaruh Likuiditas dan Pertumbuhan Penjualan terhadap Profitabilitas pada Perusahaan Sektor Consumer Non-Cyclical yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2018-2022
Authors: Marliani Nenda
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh likuiditas dan pertumbuhan penjualan terhadap profitabilitas. Metode penelitian deskriptif dan verifikatif digunakan dalam melakukan penelitian ini. Populasi yang diteliti adalah perusahaan sektor consumer non-cyclical yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2018-2022. Sampel penelitian adalah 37 perusahaan sektor consumer non cyclical, penelitian selama 5 tahun, sehingga terdapat 185 data. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa semakin tinggi likuiditas maka profitabilitas perusahaan akan semakin tinggi. Semakin tinggi pertumbuhan penjualan maka profitabilitas perusahaan akan semakin tinggi.
Mathematical modeling of the process of vacuum drying of corn cobs
Authors:   Institute of Mechanics and Automatics of Agroindustrial Production of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Shvidia V. О.
Published: November 2024

Purpose. To determine the effect of vacuum on the process of drying corn seeds on the cob using mathematical modeling. Methods. Differential calculus methods were used, in particular, methods for solving differential diffusion equations with time-varying boundary conditions, as well as methods of differential and analytical geometry. The mathematical model was analyzed using graphs constructed by the computer program MathCad 13 from the solutions of differential equations and methods of technical analysis. Results. On the basis of the differential diffusion equation with variable boundary conditions in time, the processes of moisture removal from corn seeds in the cob were described. These processes are described by analytical dependencies that describe the kinetics of drying corn seeds and the entire cob, while taking into account diffusion processes both inside the seed and in the cob core. They are used to construct graphs that describe the dynamics of the moisture field inside a single seed and all the seeds along the cob. They show that the part of the seed that is outside the cob takes the longest to dry. The graphs also show the unevenness of drying along the cob: the ends of the cob dry the fastest, and the middle dries the slowest. Conclusions. The vacuum drying of corn cobs consists of 3 processes that take place in parallel: evaporation of moisture from the end surface of the cob, diffusion of moisture to the outer surface of the cob, and diffusion of moisture from the seed to the cob. The outer part of the seed takes the longest to dry, resulting in a moisture gradient that moves toward the core. Reducing the pressure inside the drying chamber reduces the time for moisture equalization, both over the volume of the seed and along the length of the cob, and increases the drying speed of the cob. To increase the uniformity of drying, the distribution of the heating temperature of the seeds along the length of the cob should correspond to a parabolic relationship with the highest temperature in the middle of the cob length, or it is necessary to divide the cob into parts to reduce the length of the moisture path. Keywords: seeds, moisture diffusion, drying time, moisture evaporation, vacuum, humidity, corn cob, cob, drying kinetics, drying chamber.
Study of the buckwheat hulling process
Authors:   Institute of Mechanics and Automatics of Agroindustrial Production of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Stepanenko S. P. , Aneliak M. M. ,   Institute of Mechanics and Automatics of Agroindustrial Production of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Kuzmych A. Ya. ,   Institute of Mechanics and Automatics of Agroindustrial Production of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Konoval O. O. ,   Institute of Mechanics and Automatics of Agroindustrial Production of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine
Published: November 2024

Purpose. Substantiation of the structural and kinematic parameters of the components of the disk- type hulling device for hulling of buckwheat grain. Methods. Experimental studies of the process of hulling buckwheat grains using a disk-type hulling device, methods of a planned experiment using the theory of screening experiment, statistical processing of research results on a PC. Results. A disc-type hulling device for hulling buckwheat grain has been developed. The structural parameters of the configuration of the working surfaces of abrasive wheels and their influence on the quality of hulling of buckwheat grain are substantiated. The influence of the rotation frequency of the lower abrasive wheel and the working gaps between the abrasive wheels on the yield of buckwheat grain hulling products was determined. Conclusions. It has been established that the most rational option for the layout of abrasive wheels turned out to be the layout of abrasive wheels, when the upper wheel had a groove on the side surface in the form of a cut cone with a vertex towards the center of the circle with an angle of inclination of the conical surface of 40 degrees and a width of the working chamfer of the side surface of the cone wheel of 12 mm, and the lower circle was used with a flat side surface. A significant influence on the yield of the hulling product of buckwheat grain has an effect on the working gap between the upper and lower abrasive wheels, which is determined separately for each grain fraction, taking into account its dimensional characteristics. Keywords: hulling of buckwheat grain, hulling device, abrasive wheel, hulling products, kernel, ground buckwheat, unhooked grain.
University of Glasgow Department of Zoology 1923-1973
Authors: Downie J.R. , Miller A.E. , Yonge M. , Newth D.R.
Published: November 2024

The Editorial Introduction describes the origin of this set of short articles on the first 50 years of the Zoology Building. A celebration of the first five decades was held in 1973, and the Regius Professor, David Newth, facilitated the writing of a commemorative pamphlet including articles by departmental members, past and present. The articles, not published formally before, are reprinted here followed by an explanatory Appendix compiled by the editor. Following a short news item from The Glasgow Herald (1921) announcing the new building, there are four articles. The first, by Agnes “Nora” Miller, lecturer 1924-1963, gives her reminiscences over four decades. The second, by Sir Maurice Yonge, Regius Professor 1944-1964, focuses on the teaching, research and changes to the building during his time at Glasgow. The third, by David Newth, Regius Professor at the time of the 50 years celebration, covers the changes during his time of rapid development in the place of Zoology in higher education. The final article, by the editor, concentrates on student activities, such as the Zoological Society.
Doc Flo’s 1917 Lecture Notes on Protozoa
Authors: Downie J.R. , Whyte A.C. , Phillips R.S. , Livingstone F.
Published: November 2024

Flora MacDonald (née Livingstone) was a first-year medical student in 1917 when she attended John Graham Kerr’s lectures in zoology, starting with the protozoans. She made a clearly written, illustrated set of notes which remained among her papers for decades until their recent discovery by her descendants. The notes give an account of the state of knowledge of protozoa and other disease organisms at a time when many life cycles and transmission routes were being worked out, and some time before viruses could be visualised. Here we present a typed-up version of Flora’s notes, a short biography of her by descendant Alasdair Whyte and a commentary on the state of knowledge demonstrated through the notes by protozoologist and medical educator Stephen Phillips.
Mechanical Injury Predominates in Rural Bali, Indonesia: Implications for Prevention and Treatment of Ocular Trauma
Authors: Kadek Dwi Pradnya Andrastea  , Ni Made Lienderiwati
Published: November 2024

Background: Ocular trauma constitutes a significant global health concern, leading to preventable visual impairment and blindness. This study delves into the clinical characteristics of ocular trauma in Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia, with an emphasis on the prevalence of mechanical injuries and their subsequent implications for preventive measures and treatment strategies.
Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted using medical records of patients diagnosed with ocular trauma at two hospitals in Karangasem Regency from January to December 2023. Data collected included demographics, type of trauma, cause of injury, onset, treatment, complications, and visual acuity.
Results: The study encompassed 385 patients (392 eyes) with ocular trauma. The majority of patients were male (78.7%), resided in rural areas (77.4%), and were adults aged 19-44 years (46.49%). Mechanical injury was the most prevalent type (45.15%), with closed-globe injuries accounting for 43.62% and open-globe injuries accounting for 1.53%. The leading causes of trauma were foreign bodies (44.13%) and blunt injury (27.04%). Notably, only 52.31% of patients sought medical attention within 24 hours of injury. The most frequent complications included subconjunctival bleeding (20.4%), corneal erosion (15.5%), and palpebral rupture (8.9%).
Conclusion: Mechanical injury is the predominant type of ocular trauma in rural Bali, primarily affecting adult males involved in labor-intensive occupations. The delayed presentation for treatment underscores the need for heightened awareness and improved access to healthcare services. These findings emphasize the importance of targeted prevention programs and prompt management of mechanical eye injuries to reduce the burden of ocular trauma in rural Indonesia.
Multi-clustering study on the association between human leukocyte antigen-DP-DQ and hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma and cirrhosis in Viet Nam
Authors: Nguyen Thuy Thu , Ho Tu Cam , Bui Huong Thi Thu , Tran Van-Khanh , Nguyen Tue Trong
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II molecules are cell surface receptor proteins found on antigen-presenting cells. Polymorphisms and mutations in the HLA gene can affect the immune system and the progression of hepatitis B.

AIM

To study the relation between rs2856718 of HLA-DQ , rs3077, and rs9277535 of HLA-DP , hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

METHODS

In this case-control study, the genotypes of these single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were screened in 315 healthy controls, 471 chronic hepatitis B patients, 250 patients with HBV-related liver cirrhosis, and 251 patients with HCC using TaqMan real-time PCR. We conducted Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and linkage disequilibrium tests on the genotype distributions of rs2856718, rs3077, and rs9277535 before hierarchical clustering analysis to build the complex interaction between the markers in each patient group.

RESULTS

The physical distance separating these SNPs was 29816 kB with the disequilibrium (D’) values ranging from 0.07 to 0.34. The close linkage between rs3077 and rs9277535 was attributed to a distance of 21 kB. The D’ value decreased from moderate in the healthy control group (D’ = 0.50, P < 0.05) to weak in the hepatic disease group (D’ < 0.3, P < 0.05). In a combination of the three variants rs2856718, rs3077, and rs9277535, the A allele decreased hepatic disease risk [A-A-A haplotype, risk ratio (RR) = 0.44 (0.14; 1.37), P < 0.05]. The G allele had the opposite effect [G-A/G-G haplotype, RR = 1.12 (1.02; 1.23), P < 0.05]. In liver cancer cases, the A-A-A/G haplotype increased the risk of HCC by 1.58 (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

Rs9277535 affects liver fibrosis progression due to HBV infection, while rs3077 is associated with a risk of HBV-related HCC. The link between rs2856718, rs3077, and rs9277535 and disease risk was determined using a multi-clustering analysis.
Insights from exploring the interrelated dynamics of gallstone disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and kidney stone disease
Authors: Byeon Haewon
Published: November 2024

This article delved into the comprehensive study by Jiang et al , which meticulously examined the bidirectional relationships among gallstone disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and kidney stone disease through a multicenter study, systematic review, and meta-analysis. The study provides significant evidence supporting these associations, offering valuable insights into the etiology and potential prevention strategies for these interconnected conditions. The clinical significance of these bidirectional relationships is profound, as they underscore the importance of recognizing these conditions not only as isolated diseases but as part of a complex network that can influence each other. These results highlight the critical need for thorough screening and personalized prevention strategies for individuals with these interconnected conditions. Explicit implications for prevention strategies and early screening practices are crucial, as they can lead to early detection and intervention, significantly altering disease progression and outcomes. Furthermore, identifying potential therapeutic targets within these shared pathways may enhance treatment efficacy and patient outcomes, making this research highly relevant to clinical practice. By comprehending the common pathophysiological mechanisms and applying specific interventions, healthcare professionals can greatly enhance patient care and lessen the impact of these widespread diseases on global health.
Health and Environmental Situation of the Somba Zigida Public Market in Kinshasa: Diagnosis and Perspectives
Authors: Blanchard KAKI NGISILA
Published: November 2024

The public food markets of Kinshasa are becoming more and more degraded following environmental ingovernance, ecological ignorance, poor governance of the city of Kinshasa in general, the dilapidation of basic equipment and infrastructure, the incivility of the Kinois and the abandonment of sanitation and hygiene practices in all their components. The Somba Zigida market is more frequented by sellers, resellers and households. But for some time its environmental quality has become inconvenient and worrying. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the level of insalubrity and exposure of regulars of this market to possible diseases. In order to propose strategies. To achieve this, the approach methodology was used with the use of the systemic approach, the review and documentary analysis, websites, description, field observations, data collection by questionnaire and interview. The android phone, Camon 30 facilitated the recordings and shootings. The sampling of targets was possible thanks to the probabilistic approach and by reasoned choice with 271 sellers. Other information was revealed by the managers of this market, residents and buyers. The results showed that the health and environmental situation of this market is precarious according to 90% of respondents, the management of solid and liquid waste is not well organized. Sellers (45%) use non-ecological means to get rid of waste. 98% of sellers decry the mediocrity of the sanitation service of this market and the poor conditions of sale. 61% of sellers have contacted malaria Which makes sustainable development, greening of sellers, buyers and administrators as first-choice strategies to improve this state of affairs in addition to other perspectives.
Implementing “Epistemic Coherentism” in Twenty- First Century Science: “Epistemic Coherentism” as an Essential Pre-Requisite of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Research
Authors: Mandavilli Sujay Rao
Published: November 2024

We begin this paper by providing the reason for the authorship of this paper. We need to articulate the concepts of this paper because although the concept of epistemic coherentism indeed exists, it is not always rigorously and assiduously followed in the real world particularly in this day and age of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research. We therefore commence our work by reviewing concepts pertaining to coherentism both in general daily usage, and as it pertains to scientific epistemology. We must also add a cautionary note at the very outset, and it is that we may not agree in whole part, or may beg to differ partially with the concepts of epistemic coherentism as they exist today, though the foundation and the fundamentals may remain the same. We also seek to bring to the table, an altogether new value proposition by drawing on our previous proposals pertaining to institutional coherentism, methodological inductivism, foundationalism and intergrationism. Our paper on advocating output criteria based scientific and research methodologies is also suitably referenced for this purpose, along with some other random concepts we have been proposing off and on, though they are admittedly less important from the point of view of this paper. Our proposals therefore represent a common sense based approach to modern, contemporary interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary science, and it is for this very reason that we review the latter concepts briefly as well. In this paper, we endeavour to eschew all forms of nerdism and put forth an all-encompassing pragmatic approach that will serve the needs of science and society very well. Readers can gauge for themselves how far we have achieved and accomplished these objectives.