bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association of vitamin D with deoxyribonucleic acid (dna) damage: A systematic review of animal and human studies
Authors: Lestari Mayang Indah , Murti Krisna , Liberty Iche Andriyani , Hafy Zen , Linardi Violantina , Khoirudin Muhammad , Umar Tungki Pratama
Published: June 2023

Vitamin D has anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, and apoptotic abilities. Vitamin D deficiency can induce deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage. The aim of the study was to create a systematic review to analyze the relationship between vitamin D and DNA damage in various populations. PubMed, Scopus, EbscoHost, Google Scholar, and Epistemonikos were used to identify literature regarding the relationship between vitamin D and DNA damage. Assessment of study quality was carried out by three independent reviewers individually. A total of 25 studies were assessed as eligible and included in our study. Twelve studies were conducted in humans consisting of two studies with experimental design and ten studies with observational pattern. Meanwhile, thirteen studies were conducted in animals (in vivo). It is found that the majority of studies demonstrated that vitamin D prevents DNA damage and minimizes the impact of DNA damage that has occurred (p<0.05). However, two studies (8%) did not find such an association and one research only found a specific association in the cord blood, not in maternal blood. Vitamin D has a protective effect against DNA damage. A diet rich in vitamin D and vitamin D supplementation is recommended to prevent DNA damage.
MicroRNA-1179 targets Epiregulin (EREG) regulates the proliferation and metastasis of human multiple myeloma cells
Authors: Liu Xiao , Qin Lan , Li Wei , Fei Fei
Published: June 2023

MicroRNA-1179 (miRNA-1179) is an extensively studied tumor suppressor. however, the significance of miR-1179 in multiple myeloma has not been investigated previously. So, there is a need for research to find out about the significance of miR-1179 in multiple myeloma. However, current investigations have examined the significance of miRNA-1179 in multiple myeloma for the first time by targeting epiregulin (EREG). In this study, 26 multiple myeloma specimens and 16 healthy donor specimens were examined. Multiple myeloma cell lines (U266, RPMI-8226, KMS-11, JJN-3, and IM-9) were used. In this study, expression analysis, cell viability, colony formation assay, and transwell assay were carried out by standard methods. The outcomes revealed the downregulation of miRNA-1179 in multiple myeloma. Overexpression of miRNA-1179 promotes, while its inhibition suppresses, the survival ability and colony formation of the U266 multiple myeloma cells. Investigation of underlying mechanisms revealed apoptosis to be responsible for the tumour-suppressive effects of miRNA-1179. The proportion of apoptosis in U266 cells rose from 5.32% to 34.86% when miRNA-1179 was overexpressed. Additionally, it was discovered that miRNA-1179 directs its tumor-inhabiting activities toward EREG at the molecular level. While EREG knockdown was found to halt the proliferation of U266 cells, its overexpression could overcome the suppressive effects of miRNA-1179 on the survival ability, mobility, and invasion of the U266 cells. This research proves that miRNA-1179 can be used as a new treatment or drug for multiple myeloma.
A reverse vaccinology approach to design an mRNA-based vaccine to provoke a robust immune response against HIV-1
Authors: Naveed Muhammad , Ali Urooj , Aziz Tariq , Rasool Muhammad Junaid , Ijaz Adil , Alharbi Metab , Alharbi Mousa Essa , Alshammari Abdulrahman , Alasmari Abdullah F.
Published: June 2023

There have been substantial advances in HIV research over the past three decades, but we are still far from our goal of eliminating HIV-1 infection entirely. Numerous ever-evolving antigens are produced as a result of HIV-1’s genetic variability. Developing an effective vaccination is challenging because of the structural properties of the viral envelope glycoprotein that obscure conserved receptor-binding sites and the presence of carbohydrate moieties that prevent antibodies from reaching potential epitopes. To work on an HIV-specific vaccine, this study identified 5 HIV-surface proteins, from the literature, to screen potential epitopes and construct an mRNA vaccine. A wide range of immunological-informatics techniques were utilized to develop a construct that efficiently stimulated cellular and humoral immune responses. The vaccine was produced with 31 epitopes, a TLR4 agonist termed RpfE that acts as an adjuvant, secretion boosters, subcellular trafficking structures, and linkers. It was determined that this suggested vaccine would cover 98.9 percent of the population, making it widely available. We, furthermore, carried out an immunological simulation of the vaccine illustrating the active and stable responses from innate and adaptive immune cells, the memory cells remained active for up to 350 days after vaccine injection, whereas the antigen was excreted from the body within 24 hours. Docking performed with TLR-4 and TLR-3 showed significant interaction with –11.9kcal/mol and –18.2kcal/mol-1 respectively. Molecular dynamics simulations further validated the vaccine’s stability, with a dissociation constant of 1.7E-11 for the TLR3-vaccine complex and 5.8E-11 for the TLR4-vaccine complex. Lastly, codon optimization was carried out to guarantee that the designed mRNA construct would be translated into the host successfully. This vaccine adaptation, if tested in-vitro, would be efficacious and potent as predicted.
Evaluating the influence of Aloe barbadensis extracts on edema induced changes in C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 in albino rats through in vivo and in silico approaches
Authors: Rauf Benish , Alyasi Sobia , Zahra Naureen , Ahmad Sohail , Sarwar Abid , Aziz Tariq , Alharbi Metab , Alshammari Abdulrahman , Alasmari Abdullah F.
Published: June 2023

The current study investigated the in-vivo and in-silico anti-inflammatory effect of Aloe barbadensis in edema induced rat and its blood biomarkers. 60 albino rats (160-200 g) were divided into 4 groups. The 1st group (control) comprised of 6 rats that were treated with saline. The 2nd group (standard) comprised of 6 rats that were treated with diclofenac. The 3rd and 4th experimental groups consisted of 48 rats, treated with A. barbadensis gel ethanolic and aqueous extracts respectively at doses of 50, 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg. According to paw sizes, groups III and IV showed 51% and 46% inhibition respectively at the 5th hour, as compared to group II with 61% inhibition. Correlation was negative between biomarkers in group III, while, positive in group IV. Blood samples were collected; C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 were measured using commercially available ELISA kits. Similarly, biomarkers showed significant effect in dose-dependent manner. In molecular docking, for CRP both ligands aloe emodin and emodin showed –7.5 kcal/mol binding energy as compared to diclofenac with –7.0 kcal/mol. For IL-1beta, both ligands showed –4.7 kcal/mol binding energy as compared to diclofenac –4.4 kcal/mol. Hence, we concluded that A. barbadensis extracts can be used as an effective drug for managing inflammation.
Matematik Öğretmen Adaylarının ChatGPT ile Başlangıç Deneyimlerinde Sordukları Soruların İncelenmesi
Authors: TAPAN BROUTIN Menekşe Seden
Published: June 2023

Günümüzde teknolojinin gelişimi, hayatın her alanını etkilediği gibi eğitim alanını da etkilemiştir. Özellikle yapay zekâ teknolojileri son yıllarda eğitimde önemli bir önem kazanma yoluna girmiştir. ChatGPT doğal dil metnini işleyip oluşturabilen, çok çeşitli soru ve istemlere insan benzeri yanıtlar sağlayan, bir üretken yapay zekâ modelidir. Tüm alanlara olduğu gibi eğitim alanına da büyük bir hızla giriş yapan ChatGPT üzerine yapılmış akademik çalışmaların sayısı ve niteliği henüz sınırlıdır. Üretken yapay zekâ araçlarının öğretmenler ve öğretmen adayları tarafından kullanımının araştırılması, yapay zekânın eğitimdeki rolü ve öğretmenlik mesleği üzerindeki etkisi hakkında değerli bilgiler sağlayabilecek çok önemli bir araştırma konusudur. Bu çalışma, bir yandan öğretmen adaylarının sordukları soruların incelenmesi, diğer yandan ise öğretmen adaylarının kullanıcı olarak ilk deneyimlerinin ele alınması açısından önem taşımaktadır. Bu bağlamda, bu çalışmanın amacı, matematik öğretmen adaylarının ChatGPT ile başlangıç deneyimlerini sordukları sorular açısından incelemektir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemleri kullanılmış olup, araştırma durum çalışması olarak desenlenmiştir. Araştırma, 2022-2023 eğitim-öğretim yılının bahar döneminde 32 matematik öğretmen adayı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın verilerini katılımcıların ChatGPT ile olan konuşmalarının ekran görüntüleri oluşturmuştur. Toplanan veriler içerik analizi tekniği ile çözümlenmiştir. Çalışmanın önemli sonuçlarından birisi, matematik öğretmen adaylarının ChatGPT ile başlangıç deneyimlerinde duygusal ve sosyal boyutların öne çıktığıdır. Yapay zekâ insan ilişkisinin daha en başından, öğretmen adaylarının ChatGPT’yi insanlar arası iletişime uygun bir sohbete yönlendirme eğiliminde oldukları ortaya koyulmuştur. Bir diğer önemli sonuç ise öğretmen adaylarının ChatGPT’ye bilimsel bilgi, öğretim bilgisi ve öğretmenlik mesleği ile ilgili sorular sormuş olmalarıdır. Bu sonuç, ChatGPT gibi üretken yapay zekâların eğitim-öğretim sürecine entegrasyonunun öğretmen adayları tarafından doğal bir süreç olarak başlatıldığını göstermiştir.
Al-Mafahim At-Tarbawiyah wamustholahat At-Tarbawiyah waatsaruha fii Al-Lughah Al-Arabiyah
Authors: Uddin Salah
Published: June 2023

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PENGARUH METODE PEMBELAJARAN DAN KECERDASAN LINGUISTIK TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BAHASA ARAB MURID KELAS II SDIT ANAK SHOLEH KOTA MATARAM
Authors: Rosidi Dr. Ayip
Published: June 2023

Tujaun penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh metode bermain dan kecerdasan linguistik terhadap kemampuan bahasa Arab murid kelas II SDIT Anak Sholeh kota Mataram NTB. Penelitian ini merupakan kuantitatif komperatif dengan metode eksperimen menggunakan rancangan 2x2 by level. instrumen tes digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data kecerdasan linguistik dan kemampuan bahasa Arab. Pengujian hipotesis menggunakan ANAVA dua jalur dilanjutkan uji Tukey. Hasil penelitian (1) kemampuan bahasa Arab antara murid yang dibelajarkan dengan metode bermain lebih tinggi dari murid yang dibelajarkan dengan konvensional (2) terdapat interaksi antara metode pembelajaran dengan kecerdasan linguistik (3) kemampuan bahasa Arab murid yang memiliki kecerdasan linguistik tinggi yang memperoleh pembelajaran dengan bermain lebih baik dibandingkan konvensional (4). Kemampuan bahasa Arab murid yang memiliki kecerdasan linguistik rendah dari murid yang memperoleh pembelajaran dengan konvensional. Kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian ini, kemampuan bahasa Arab murid dapat ditingkatkan dengan metode pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan kecerdasan linguistik murid.
PERLAWANAN CONGAH PRAYA TERHADAP RAJA KARANG ASEM LOMBOK (Analisis Sosio-Historis Pemberontakan Praya Tahun 1891)
Authors: M.A. Muhammad S'ai,
Published: June 2023

Naskah kuno merupakan salah satu dari sumber sejarah lokal yang memiliki nilai sekaligus menuguhkan informasi sejarah dan pengetahuan manusia pada masa tertentu pada masa lalu. Oleh karena itu naskah kuno salau penting untuk diteliti terutama dengan pendekatan sejarah dan filologi yang didukung oleh perangkat-metodelogi lainnya. tulisan ini menyajikan kajian historis tentang perlawanan Congah Praya Terhadap Raja karangAsem Lombok dengan menggunakan Naskah Babad Praya sebagai sumber primernya. Fokusnya adalah pada bagaimana Babad Praya menceritakan pristiwa masa lalu terutama perlawanan bersejarah masyarakat praya terhadap Raja Karang AsemLombok. Hal ini menjadi titik permasalahan peneliti yang juga menjadi permasalahan teori-teori kekuasan dan konflik yang dihubungkan dengan politik anekasi dan penindasa penguasa. Dengan fokus ini ingin ditemukan apakah ada motif lain sebagai latar perlawanan kelompok tertindas (rakyat) selain latar geostrategis dan menguntungkan secara ekonomi maupun politik bagi penguasa. Dan oleh karena penelitian ini adalah penelitian peristiwa masa lampau dengna naskah sebagai sumber utamanaya maka peneliti menerapkan metode dan tahapan penelitian sejarah. Secara teoritis penelitian sejatrah berupaya menjelaskan rangkaian peristiwa atau sejarah berdasarkan waktu, tempat dan tokoh-tokohnya. juga berusaha mengkaitkan suatu peristiwa dengan hal-hal lain yang saling rangkai merangkai seperti persoalan politik, ekonomi, politik atau juga agama dan fenomena lainnya. kemudian untuk mengungkap isi naskah akan diterapkan cara kerja filologi yaitu memberlakukan sutingan kritis.
PUDARNYA SEMANGAT BERBAHASA INDONESIA
Authors: M.Pd. Muhammad Muhlis,
Published: June 2023

Tulisan ini hendak mengkaji seputar permasalahan klasik penggunaan bahasa, yaitu mengapa warga bangsa Indonesia enggan bertutur kata dan menulis menggunakan bahasa Indonesia yang utuh (murni bahasa Indonesia dalam seluruh tutur katanya dan atau tulisannya), meskipun "kosa-kata asing yang dipinjamnya itu" terdapat pedanan katanya dalam bahasa Indonesia. Karena itulah kehadiran tulisan ini dihajatkan untuk mengetahui berbagai masalah yang melatarbelakangi munculnya prilaku tindak tutur kebahasaan seperti itu, dengan harapan semoga permasalahan tersebut dapat diatasi. Tulisan ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian non-interaktif yang merupakan bagian dari penelitian Kualitatif, yang memotret peristiwa kebahasaan yang ada di sekitar kita bangsa Indonesia akhir-akhir ini. Penelitian ini berusaha menghimpun, mengindentifikasi, menganalisis, dan mengadakan sintesis data, untuk kemudian memberikan interpretasi terhadap pristiwa yang secara langsung ataupun tidak langsung dapat diamati. dari hasil analisis yang dilakukan, dapat diinterpretasikan bahwa pudarnya semangat berbahasa indonesia itu terjadi karena, pertama adanya sikap interior dari warga masyarakat kita terhadap orang asing; kedua berbanding lurus dengan masalah di atas, yaitu adanya rasa bangga menggunakan istilah-istilah asing
PENDEKATAN KOMUNIKATIF DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA ARAB
Authors: M.Pd. Mursidin
Published: June 2023

Abstaract: Language as a tool, not as a goal’ becames the most basic principal of designing communicative approach in the learning of foreign language. In this way, teaching foreign language should make students not only have recep competence but also demonstrative one. The problem that mostly comes is merely related to how to design and handle such way in the real teaching. This paper just give san alternative perspective in applying a communic ative approach in learning Arabic.
WAJAH PRAKSIS KURIKULUM BAHASA DI PTAI: Model Pengembangan Silabus Mata Kuliah Bahasa Arab Di IAIN Mataram
Authors: Thohri Muhammad
Published: June 2023

Abstarct; Penelitian ini didasarkan pada refleksi teori-regulasi-empiri tentang kurikulum Bahasa Arab PTAI. Mengacu pada konstruksi teori pengembangan silabus dan penghampiran kualitatif model penelitian lapangan, penelitian mencandra potret silabus konstruksi dosen dan inisiasi peneliti berupa proposed-model sebagai alternatif model silabus yang berterima. Capaian dan simpulan penelitian ini adalah (1) tidak ada model dan juga format yang dijadikan acuan atau disepakati dalam penyusunan silabus oleh dosen mata kuliah Bahasa Arab dan juga program studi. Institute tidak menyediakan aturan mengenai konstruksi silabus. Konstruksi mana suka mengindikasikan bahwa dosen dan program studi tidak sartu Bahasa dalam memahami konstruksi silabus yang sesuai aturan. Silabus dikontruksi secara mandiri tanpa koordinasi. (2) model acuan menawarkan model sekaligus format silabus yang mengacu pada silabus paedagogis, teori Bahasa, teori belajar Bahasa, dan teori konstruksi silabus serta mengadaptasi Peraturan Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Nomor 49 tahun 2014. Model ajuan (proposed-model) merefleksikan kebutuhan konstruksi silabus yang sesuai regulasi dan kondisi mata kuliah Bahasa Arab di PTAI. Disarankan agar dilakukan review pedoman penyelenggaraan pembelajaran, pedoman turunannya termasuk pedoman penyusunan kurikulum dan silabus. Perlu juga sosialisasi dan upgrading emahaman tentang berbagai konten pedoman yang terkait dengan pembelajaran terutama Rencana Pembelajaran Semester (RPS).
DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS-BASED READING MATERIALS FOR TECHNICAL ENGLISH COURSE
Authors: M.Pd. Hasbullah
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Reading is of para mount importance among other skills in English, particularly with in the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instructional landscape. This study aims at developing appropriate communicative skills-based reading materialis for Technical English 1 (TE I) Course. The proposed materials had to go through expert verification and revisions. Then, they experienced field try-outs and revisions to be validated as afinal product. A recycle was done to streng then the validation. There are seven units of reading developed based on Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) method, completed with appropriate learning activities and assessment techniques. The implementation of CTL approach has brought about improvement in the teaching and learning process  of TE 1 Course for CESP students.
TINJAUAN MASLAHAT PADA KETENTUANWASIAT WAJIBAH UNTUK ANAK ANGKAT
Authors: Usman Munadi
Published: June 2023

Wasiat wajibahuntuk anak angkat yang terdapat pada pasal 209 ayat 1 dan 2 Buku Kewarisan Kompilasi Hukum Islam merupakan salah satu bentuk pembaruan hukum Islam di Indonesia. Namun ketentuan ini diragukan kredibiltasnya dan banyak mendapat sanggahan dari ahli hukum karena dianggap tidak memiliki landasan yang jelas dari naÅ¡ dan bertentangan dengan asas ijbari hukum kewarisan Islam. Ketentuan tersebut diasumsikan sebagai sisipan dalam KHI tanpa melalui pembahasan tim perumus dan merupakan bentuk pemaksaan hukum barat dan hukum adat ke dalam hukum Islam.Oleh karena itu penulis menarik untuk mengkaji permasalahan ini dari sisi maslahat dengan menggunakan kaidah istiÅ¡lÃ hiah. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis nilai-nilai maslahat yang terdapat pada ketentuan wasiat wajibah untuk anak angkat dengan kriteria maslahat yang diinginkan syaraâ€™ (maqaÅ¡id al-syariâ€™ah). Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa ketentuan wasiat wajibah untuk anak angkat memiliki nilai maslahat sebagaimana yang diinginkan syaraâ€™, yakni pemeliharaan harta (hifÃ®u al mÃ l),sehingga layak menjadi hukum Islam.
Analysis of dominant factors affecting regional tax revenue in regency, city of Jambi province
Authors: Asman Muhammad , Rachmad R. M. , Zamzami Zamzami , Aurora Lubis Tona
Published: June 2023

This study aims to identify and analyze the dominant factors that influence regional tax revenues in Jambi Province, especially in 2015-2019. The variables used are taxpayers, per capita income, number of industries, banking credit, balancing funds, infrastructure, domestic investment (PMDN), and micro, small and medium enterprises (UMKM) as independent variables, while regional tax revenue is the dependent variable. This analysis tool uses quantitative analysis with multiple regression formulations of panel data, a combination of the time series in the form of a 2015-2019 time series and a cross-section, namely the latitude of the Regency / City in Jambi Province. The income per capita, taxpayers, bank credit, balancing funds, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) and Domestic Investment (PMDN) significantly affect regional tax revenues. Meanwhile, the number of industries, infrastructure, and balancing funds do not significantly affect regional tax revenues.
Examining organizational politics as the cause of the crisis in energy generation in developing countries
Authors: Mutambara Emmanuel
Published: June 2023

The majority of state-owned power companies (SoEs) have experienced organizational cancer for nearly three decades without showing any signs of ceasing operations. Academicians generally agree that organizational politics are to blame for the ongoing energy-generating dilemma that has plagued rising nations. Worldwide, economies rely heavily on electricity as an energy source, to the point where they would not function or even survive without it. In order to reduce unfavorable political behavior, this study examines organizational politics at the Zimbabwe Supply Authority, a SoE in charge of energy production. A sample of 1400 individuals who were chosen at random from a population of 2210 staff members participated in the study using a quantitative research approach to collect data. By the deadline, 358 completed questionnaires had been returned; however, 11 of them were rejected because they had been wrongly filled out, with a response rate of 24.78%. The data were analyzed using the statistical tool SPSS 21.0 for Windows. To ensure that the samples were adequate for factor analysis, the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure of sampling adequacy and Bartlett's Test of sphericity were applied to the data before exploratory factor analysis could be conducted on them (Field, 2007:619). The results of the study showed that bad political behavior and ineffective managerial leadership techniques had a detrimental impact on the power generation crisis. According to the report, managers should receive training on modern managerial leadership behavior, managerial methods for behavior modification, and improved communication.
Analysis of determinants of poverty in South Africa in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Maloma Ismael , Dunga Hannah
Published: June 2023

The primary objective of this research paper was to investigate the determinants of poverty in South Africa in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. To accomplish this, the study employed data from STATS SA collected in 2021, calculating the poverty status of households based on the national poverty line, and generating a binary variable comprising two categories: poor and non-poor. The research employed descriptive, cross-tabulation analysis and binary logistic regression models to ascertain the associations between selected independent variables (gender, age, household size, population group income, and province) and the dependent variable (poverty status). The findings demonstrated that 62% of the households surveyed were living below the upper-bound poverty line, with 49% classified as poor based on the lower-bound poverty line. Furthermore, the regression analysis revealed that gender, age, and income were significant predictors of poverty status, with females, younger household heads, and those with lower incomes being more likely to be poor. The paper concludes with a set of recommendations for the South African government to mitigate poverty, such as investing in education and skills development, promoting job creation, expanding social protection programs, and enhancing access to fundamental services such as water and sanitation.
Conceptualizing the role of entrepreneurship and SME in fostering South Africa's local economic development
Authors: Enaifoghe Andrew , Vezi-Magigaba Makhosazana Faith
Published: June 2023

The purpose of the study was to investigate the roles of entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized businesses in fostering local economic development. Based on this assumption, this conceptual study attempts to investigate the function of small and medium-sized firms in LED. According to studies, the entrepreneurial spirit of the SME owner is a significant determinant of a SME's ability to surmount survival challenges and achieve sustainable growth. The article also attempts to locate and establish the purpose of the study by identifying the barriers that small and medium-sized businesses encounter in their efforts to contribute to economic growth and offering potential solutions to these barriers. Due to inadequate infrastructure development and a lack of the fundamental capabilities to control and influence local economic growth, the study concludes that exceptional measures are necessary to overcome obstacles such as finance and service. The purpose of this study is to answer the research question of whether the emphasis should be placed on creating competent entrepreneurs, particularly among previously disadvantaged individuals, if the government's goal to leverage the SMME sector is to have any significant success. It was noted that the LED is essential but has not been utilized frequently. Using a qualitative thematic analysis approach, the study accessed data on both private and public spaces primarily through secondary sources. The qualitative investigation accessed the foundational literature via a sophisticated search. According to the study, small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role in the promotion of LED. The study concluded, among other things, that the local level of governance in South African municipalities is incapable of providing basic services and the necessary infrastructure.
Green entrepreneurial orientation and environmental performance of SMEs in Johannesburg municipality in the Gauteng province
Authors: Mankgele Khutso
Published: June 2023

An entrepreneurial approach is being highlighted by an increasing number of recent studies. The relationship between green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO) and environmental performance (EP) has been studied in the past, and it includes a number of apparatuses. The research's inconsistent findings are likely caused by the absence of the mediating and moderating effects of green competitive advantage (GCA) and green innovation (GI). This study investigates how GEO influences EP Johannesburg municipality in the Gauteng province: the role of GCA and GI. The data was collected form 424 respondents across the Johannesburg municipality. The data was analysed using SmartPLS 4.0. The empirical findings of this study show that there is a significant positive relationship between GEO and the EP of SMEs. The study further shows that the relationship between GEO and EP is partially mediated by GCA and the relationship is also moderated by GI at an average weight. This paper fills a gap in the literature by exploring external business variables mediating and moderating the relationship between GEO and EP and contributes to the discussion on the contradictory results regarding the relationship between GEO and EP. The study suggests some recommendations on how the managers of SMEs can improve GEO. These include the provision of training and development workshops on environmental strategy for management and employees.
Exploring accounting lecturers’ use of feedback as a teaching practice: a case of a South African university
Authors: Moyo Grate Ndabezihle , Moreeng Boitumelo , Mosia Moeketsi
Published: June 2023

This study examined feedback in South African university first-year accounting classes. Teachers' complex approaches are based on their subject matter and pedagogical competence and their views about learning. Among the many approaches is feedback teaching. Feedback is providing performance-related information during or after class sessions or tasks. Feedback improves teachers and students and restructures knowledge. Accounting education found cognitively determined feedback strategies that promote information retention. Cognitivism underpins this paper. Cognitivism and accounting education share intellectualism, critical thinking, deep learning and information retention, long-term memory, and complicated problem-solving. Accounting feedback improves fundamentals. Cognitivism dominates accounting education. This work used exploratory qualitative research. This study selected three first-year accounting professors from different campuses. Participants' feedback knowledge, practices, and challenges were collected through semi-structured interviews. Participant reactions validated the findings. Thematically evaluated data. The study examined feedback comprehension, implementation techniques, and challenges. Accounting professors use feedback differently, which affects teaching and learning. Participants also listed many challenges to their practice.
Optimization of heterogeneous capacities considering the profit margin per product
Authors: Pérez-Campdesuñer Reyner , Sánchez Rodríguez Alexander , García-Vidal Gelmar , Martínez-Vivar Rodobaldo , Uset-Ruiz Fernando
Published: June 2023

This paper aims to present a proposal to improve this methodology for the analysis of heterogeneous capacities based on the profit margin per product. Which was structured in three moments: development of the proposal, deployment in a business context, and validation of the results through the application of a linear programming method. This proposal considers the five initial steps of the existing tools as a starting point, taking as a reference the normal time available for each homogeneous group and introducing modifications in the steps. The application of the methodology in the conditions of SMEs demonstrated its ability to generate results superior to those of traditional methods and similar to those obtained by specific linear programming techniques.
Analysing the natural disaster and related legislations of South Africa in relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Dillo Justin Ramoshaba
Published: June 2023

South Africa and the world at large continue to experience storms of natural disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic which pose a great negative impact on people’s livelihood such as loss of lives. To mitigate such negative effects and respond effectively to natural disasters, there is a need for legislative frameworks and policies that must guide the process. In South Africa for instance, disaster legislations were used by the government to inform and guide their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is from this background that the researcher developed a hunch to analyse the South African natural disaster and related legislations that were applicable to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. This study adopted the non-empirical research method wherein existing literature was reviewed. The researcher reviewed and analysed documents on the South African disaster legislation from search engines such as EBSCOhost, google scholar and ProQuest. The inductive Thematic Content Analysis (TCA) was used to analyse the collected data. The primary finding of this study revealed that legislation played an important role in guiding the COVID-19 response of the South African government. The underlined conclusion suggests that disaster legislation, programs and policies should focus on effective prevention, effective reduction, promotion of well-being, and harmless responses to individuals.
Towards achieving sustainable development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) through a transition to decentralised energy systems in South Africa
Authors: Mugambiwa Shingirai , Rapholo Selelo Frank
Published: June 2023

In a decentralised system, energy-producing facilities are located closer to the location of energy consumption. A Decentralized Energy system decreases the need for fossil fuels, boosts eco-efficiency, and enables the best possible use of renewable energy sources and combined heat and power. The world is moving closer to achieving Sustainable Development Goals, yet many countries in the developing world continue to face mounting power challenges resulting in constant load-shedding. This is despite the fact that energy efficiency is on the verge of advancing and renewable energy is making significant progress in the electricity industry. This study seeks to determine the role and significance of a transition to a Decentralized Energy system in achieving sustainable development goal number 7. The study found that Decentralized Energy system provides a plethora of benefits to communities, for instance, local communities under decentralised energy system have an alternative that is less expensive than the centralized national grid, and they can assist generate employment opportunities in the community. The paper concludes that even though microgrids powered by renewable energy have significantly increased access to clean energy in developing world, maintaining the microgrids' capacity to operate sustainably remains a challenge.
Social media marketing influence on the purchase interest of MS Glow Care Product
Authors: Nurcahyani Dian Nastiti , Ishak Asmai
Published: June 2023

This study aims to examine the influence of social media marketing activities, brand equity, and E-WOM on purchase intentions for MS Glow skin care products. The population is citizens of Indonesia who have social media accounts and are 18–35 years old.. The number of samples is 250 respondents with criteria aged 18-35 years who have social media accounts. Research data were collected through questionnaires through an online survey conducted using Google Forms. Data analysis techniques used the structural equation model (SEM) of the AMOS 26 program, whose results showed that social media marketing activity had a significant effect on brand equity and purchase intention, brand purchase had a significant effect on E-WoM, and E-WOM had a significant effect on purchase intention. MS Glow skin care products.
Does the implementation of SDGs improve the performance of universities?
Authors: Handayani Erna , Ira Hapsari  , Anggara Ali Akbar
Published: June 2023

This study used a closed questionnaire to gather information on the implementation of the SDGs in private universities in Indonesia. Quantitative data were processed using SmartPLS SEM from the results of 138 questionnaires filled out by management leaders of 138 private tertiary institutions in Indonesia. SDGs implementation is tested from the social and environmental aspects of SDGs as the first and second hypotheses. Research provides support for the hypothesis of the significant effect of implementing social SDGs on university performance (?=0.391) and the opposite result on implementing environmental SDGs (?=0.028). The research results mutually support the finding that the implementation of the SDGs in private universities in Indonesia still needs to be improved. This finding reinforces the suggestion that a sustainability report is needed as part of the accreditation assessment of private tertiary institutions.
Complexity of teen mothers and its implications on family wellbeing in Rwanda
Authors: Umumararungu Christine Kapita , Bazubagira Appoline Kabera
Published: June 2023

In an attempt to understand the complexity of teen parents and associated consequences, the present study was conducted. It examines the connection between teen parents and family well-being in five selected Districts of Rwanda. Data were collected from 226 respondents randomly selected. Respondents included 176 teen mothers, 30 parents of teen mothers and 20 local leaders. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data were presented in percentages while content analysis was used for qualitative data. The results revealed that teen mothers are exposed to various social and economic problems. Rejected and depressed, 61.4% of pregnant teens thought about abortion and were restricted by lack of financial means while 9% thought about suicide which affects the physical and mental health of both teens and their children. Furthermore, 80.4% of teen mothers were not given the opportunity to resume their studies after delivering which amplifies their poverty exposure and their children as well. Parents/guardians need to be supportive through good communication so as to know what their children are going through and advise them accordingly. Moreover, they should bear with them in case a pregnancy occurs so that they may not feel depressed and think of abortion or suicide. They should not chase them from home since it increases their exposure to repeated pregnancies. There is a need of sensitizing the community about strategies that can reduce teen mothers’ rates as well as appropriate action in case teens get impregnated.
The effect of entrepreneurial orientation and knowledge management on organizational performance through innovation
Authors: Rifqi Almahdani Rahmat Ainur , Rofiaty  , Djumahir
Published: June 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of entrepreneurial orientation, knowledge management, and innovation on organizational performance. This study uses explanatory research with a quantitative approach. The population in this study was made up of Malang City consumer cooperatives. The study employed the purposive sampling technique. The sample in the study was 60 consumer cooperatives. Data was collected through surveys, documentation, and the use of Likert scales to test instruments. The data was analyzed using Structural Equation Model Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) modeling. The results of this study indicate that entrepreneurial orientation and knowledge management can directly improve organizational performance. However, unlike knowledge management, entrepreneurial orientation cannot increase innovation. Organizational performance can be directly improved by innovation. Innovation is unable to mediate between entrepreneurial orientation and organizational performance. However, innovation is able to mediate the relationship between knowledge management and organizational performance. The findings of this study suggest that consumer cooperatives in Malang City can improve organizational performance by optimizing entrepreneurial organizations and knowledge management.
The influence of service quality, product quality, price, and innovation on customer loyalty at satay restaurant with the customer satisfaction as an intervening variable
Authors: Mulady Rifda , Sumadi
Published: June 2023

Yogyakarta is one of the regions in Indonesia that has a fast-growing culinary industry. The growth in the number of restaurants present in Yogyakarta shows that the business sector has experienced growth. One of the food businesses that is taking part in feeling the tight competition today is the satay restaurants business. Satay is a traditional food that has a prominent level of popularity in Indonesia and even in the world. Yogyakarta already has the most variety of satay with a total of twenty-one types of satays and even every year it continues to grow. As a form of food business, this satay restaurant needs to have a competitive advantage to survive and win the business competition. One way to create a competitive advantage is to apply service quality, product quality, price, and innovation properly to satisfy customers. The study aims to decide the effect of service quality, product quality, price, and innovation on customer satisfaction at satay restaurants in Yogyakarta. The analytical method used in this study is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) which was conducted with the help of SmartPLS software. The population in this study were all individual customers who had visited a satay restaurant in the province of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta with a total sample of 211 respondents. The result of the study shows that service quality, product quality, price, and innovation have a positive and significant impact on customer satisfaction at Satay restaurant in Yogyakarta.
Coping with informal fish vending constraints and resilience implications among urban-based women fish vendors in Dar es Salaam
Authors: Mushi Grace
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study is to examine threats related to informal fish vending business among urban-based women and to propose strategies for overcoming the threats. Specifically, the study ascertains the threats associated with the fishing business and strategies for coping and the capacity to cope. Based on the multi-layered social resilience framework, this study used a qualitative design and a sample size of 30 participants obtained both randomly and purposively. The findings revealed that threats experienced by the vendors include stigma, fish scarcity, higher fish prices, inadequate business capital, various forms of gender-related violence such as sexual harassment, lack of legal status, and various forms of crime including robbery, theft, and pickpocketing. Findings further indicated that vendors managed to develop both reactive and proactive strategies for coping with the threats. Reactive strategies include joining small self-helping groups popularly known as Village Community Banking (VICOBA) and soliciting family and relative support against insecurity threats. Proactive strategies include securing business financing from credible institutions, business diversification and adopting new kinds of business, business registration and licensing, searching for and participating in education and capacity-building programs, as well as business advocacy. It is recommended that government support, provision of education, and access to credit, should be considered in supporting women fish vendors to cope with the threats in their fishing business activities.
Exploration of sexual harassment practices among women using bus rapid transport service in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
Authors: Athumani Amaniel
Published: June 2023

The study aims to gain a better understanding of sexual harassment acts experienced by female passengers on the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) operated by UDART in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and to recommend factors for reducing the practice. The study specifically investigated factors that contribute to harassment, passenger coping strategies with harassment, and strategies for alleviating harassment. In-depth interviews with approximately 30 women who regularly use public transport and two UDART/BRT officials were conducted using a qualitative design. The data was collected using a phenomenology strategy, and the data was analysed using a thematic analysis strategy. The Swahili transcriptions were translated into English and analysed using MAXQDA 10 [VERBI Software, Marburg, Germany]. The nature of sexual harassment experienced by female customers includes; unwanted sexual contact, unintended touching, abusive words, and unwanted gestures. Moral decay, mental disorders in some men, a lack of strong legal enforcement, poor transportation arrangements, and a patriarchy system are all factors that expose women to sexual harassment on public transportation. Women coped with harassment by owning and operating personal vehicles, hiring motorbikes (bodaboda), avoiding service during peak hours, and deciding to accept the consequences when there was no other option. Expansion and establishment of new BRT road routes, procurement and registration of more buses, and the establishment of student buses are all strategies for combating sexual harassment in public transportation.
The influence of brand innovativeness and quality affect consumer perceived value
Authors: Maharani Aisyah Shafira , Hidayat Anas
Published: June 2023

This study aims to analyze the effects of two functional brand qualities, innovativeness, and quality, on the perceived value of the consumers, through the mediating role of two symbolic brand qualities, namely brand experience and brand personality. This research is quantitative by using a purposive sampling technique on a population of undergraduate students from all Universities in Indonesia. The number samples were 200 respondents who are the consumers of Indonesian local brand beauty product “Somethinc”, which was taken through an online questionnaire. The data analysis technique used to test the hypotheses in this study is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method by relying on the AMOS program (IBM SPSS AMOS version 24.0). The main findings of the study demonstrate that there is a positive and significant influence of brand innovativeness on brand personality, perceived quality on brand experience, perceived quality on brand personality, perceived quality on perceived value, brand experience to perceived value, and brand personality to perceived value. From the proposed model, there are two hypotheses that are not accepted, including the relationship between brand innovativeness with brand experience and brand innovativeness with perceived value. Based on the research results, the rejected hypothesis can occur due to the differences in how individuals perceive the benefits of innovation provided by the company. This study also demonstrates that there is a positive role of two symbolic brand qualities in mediating the relationship between brand innovativeness and perceived quality on consumer perceived value.
A contemporary view of management accounting, its genesis and evolution: A literature review
Authors: Dlamini Banele
Published: June 2023

The paper analytically examines literature to elucidate the origin and evolution of management accounting buoyed on by the surge in appetite on its use especially during the last two decades. The paper further critically examines the wide critics on the “loss of relevance” of management accounting in enhancing performance explicitly in a modern rapidly changing business environment. A further attempt is made by this paper to better apprehend the concomitant application of traditional and contemporary management accounting practices. It further analysed the current level of appetite on the use of management accounting practices in both developed and developing countries. A critical review of related literature revealed that the history of management accounting can be traced back to the industrial revolution of the 1900s. The study also revealed that management accounting continues to evolve as companies meet new problems that need to be solved and management accounting practices that were used in the early 1900s are still applicable even today. The “loss relevance of management accounting” school of thought was dismissed as traditional MAPs that were used in the 1900s are still applicable even today. The study recommends the use of management accounting as it improves competitive edge and creates value for the organisation.
The authenticity and social media effect on revisit intention mediated by destination image
Authors: Maarif Lintang Ayu Alya , Ratnawati Kusuma , Dwi Vata Hapsari Raditha
Published: June 2023

This study examines the effect of authenticity, social media, and destination image on revisit intention. This study uses explanatory research with a quantitative approach. The population in this study were domestic tourists or foreign tourists who had visited tourist destinations in Gianyar at least once. The sampling technique used in the study was purposive sampling. The sample in the study was 250 respondents. Data collection was used through surveys, documentation, and Likert scales to test instruments. The data were analyzed using structural equation model partial least square (SEM-PLS) modeling. The results of this study indicate that authenticity and social media can increase revisit intention. In addition, authenticity and social media can also improve destination image. The destination can also increase revisit intention. Overall destination image) has the most significant influence on destination selection. Destination image can mediate between authenticity and social media on revisit intention. The better the authenticity and utilization of social media in Gianyar tourist destinations, the better the destination image will increase revisit intention.  The results of this study suggest that the management of Gianyar tourism can maintain the authenticity of Gianyar tourist destinations and increase the use of social media to attract tourists to revisit Gianyar tourism.