bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Magnetic Metal–Organic Framework Enhanced Inorganic Coagulation for Water Purification
Authors: Bian Yongning , Li Si , Luo Huihao , Lv Longjiao , Zan Shubin , Ren Bozhi , Zhu Guocheng
Published: September 2023

Green water treatment technologies are widely popular, and magnetic coagulation is one of the most popular methods and has been successfully applied in industry. Among them, magnetic seeds are crucial for the flocculation of contaminants. The objective of this work was to investigate the potential of magnetic metal–organic frameworks (MMOFs) as a seed in assisting polymeric ferric sulfate (PFS) flocculant, specifically exploring their applicability in algal-contaminated water. Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, ferrite timing spectroscopy, and flocculation tests were used to characterize the structure and flocculation properties of MMOFs and PFS (PFS-MMOFs) composites, highlighting the stability of magnetic seed MMOFs and the flocculation effect of the composites. The results show that MMOFs have good dispersion and stability in acidic PFS solutions, which are favorable for engineering applications. MMOFs and PFS are bonded by hydrogen bonds, which enhance the polarity and dispersion of MMOFs, as well as the molecular chains of PFS. In the presence of MMOFs, it affected the distribution of iron species in the PFS, which means that the performance of coagulation may be changed. Coagulation with PFS-MMOFs was effective under different hydraulic conditions. It also showed better results than PFS in terms of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) removal and ultraviolet absorption value at 254 nm (UV254). In addition, the PFS-MMOFs in algal-infested waters were superior to the PFS. Overall, the findings tested in this study indicated that MMOFs are good magnetic seeds for remediation of water pollution in conjunction with PFS, potentially enhancing conventional coagulation.
Study of Navigable Flow Conditions in the Intermediate Channel of Decentralized Cascade Locks
Authors: Mei Lingqin , An Jianfeng , Li Zhonghua , Zhang Shouyuan , Ding Leyu
Published: September 2023

In this study, the effects of the different conveyance modes of the intermediate channel in decentralized cascade locks on navigation flow conditions were investigated. A new hybrid numerical simulation method was established to evaluate navigable flow conditions in intermediate channels at different water conveyance modes. This hybrid numerical simulation method was reliably compared by physical modeling tests. We used the 33.73 m class high-head intermediate channel filled with water as a study case. The study used the maximum water surface slope and maximum flow velocity as evaluation indexes for navigable flow conditions. The results showed that the navigable flow conditions of the centralized water conveyance mode were worse compared to the decentralized water conveyance mode in the intermediate channel. Especially in the upstream region of the intermediate channel with a centralized outflow, the navigable flow conditions were exceptionally harsh. We recommend the decentralized outflow mode in the high-head intermediate channel. This study provides an effective numerical simulation method for optimizing the water conveyance mode of the high-head intermediate channel of decentralized cascade locks and saving project investment.
Instability of Embankment Slopes Due to Overflow and Drawdown
Authors: Kim Jaehong , Kim Yongmin , Satyanaga Alfrendo
Published: September 2023

Establishing a geotechnical rationale for an embankment overflow is challenging. The occurrence of embankment overflow is deemed unlikely since the initial highest water level of the embankment is assumed to be fixed as a designed flood water level or a seasonal flood-limited water level when calculating the rainfall amount in the hydrological stability analysis. However, the possibility of overtopping can be assessed by employing copula functions. This approach takes into account the return frequency of overflow and the fluctuation of probable water levels due to climate change rather than relying on the fixed highest water levels of an embankment. This study examined the effect of tensile cracks leading to the shallow failure of embankment slopes during drawdown and placed an emphasis on the vulnerability of embankment slopes due to extreme rainfall events. Throughout the comprehensive numerical simulations, it was found that the critical period for embankment slope collapse was immediately after drawdown for the upstream slope and during the initial stages of overflow for the downstream slope.
Dissolved Carbon Concentrations and Emission Fluxes in Rivers and Lakes of Central Asia (Sayan–Altai Mountain Region, Tyva)
Authors: Byzaakay Arisiya A. , Kolesnichenko Larisa G. , Kolesnichenko Iury Ia. , Khovalyg Aldynay O. , Raudina Tatyana V. , Prokushkin Anatoly S. , Lushchaeva Inna V. , Kvasnikova Zoia N. , Vorobyev Sergey N. , Pokrovsky Oleg S. , Kirpotin Sergey
Published: September 2023

The carbon (C) cycle in inland waters, including carbon concentrations in and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from water surfaces, are at the forefront of biogeochemical studies, especially in regions strongly impacted by ongoing climate change. Towards a better understanding of C storage, transport and emission in Central Asian mountain regions, an area of knowledge that has been extremely poorly studied until now, here, we carried out systematic measurements of dissolved C and CO2 emissions in rivers and lakes located along a macrotransect of various natural landscapes in the Sayan–Altai mountain region, from the high mountains of the Western Sayan in the northwest of Tyva to the arid (dry) steppes and semideserts in the intermountain basins in the southeast of Tyva on the border with Mongolia. New data on major hydrochemical parameters and CO2 fluxes (fCO2) gathered by floating chambers and dissolved organic and inorganic carbon (DOC and DIC, respectively) concentrations collected over the four main hydrological seasons allowed us to assess the current C biogeochemical status of these water bodies in order to judge possible future changes under climate warming. We further tested the impact of permafrost, river watershed size, lake area and climate parameters as well as ‘internal’ biogeochemical drivers (pH, mineralization, organic matter quality and bacterial population) on CO2 concentration and emissions in lakes and rivers of this region and compared them with available data from other subarctic and mountain settings. We found strong environmental control of the CO2 pattern in the studied water bodies, with thermokarst lakes being drastically different from other lakes. In freshwater lakes, pCO2 negatively correlated with O2, whereas the water temperature exerted a positive impact on pCO2 in large rivers. Overall, the large complexity of counteracting external and internal drivers of CO2 exchange between the water surfaces and the atmosphere (CO2-rich underground DIC influx and lateral soil and subsurface water; CO2 production in the water column due to dissolved and particulate OC biodegradation; CO2 uptake by aquatic biota) precluded establishing simple causalities between a single environmental parameter and the fCO2 of rivers and lakes. The season-averaged CO2 emission flux from the rivers of Tyva measured in this study was comparable, with some uncertainty, to the C uptake fluxes from terrestrial ecosystems of the region, which were assessed in other works.
Effect of Flume Width on the Hydraulic Properties of Overland Flow from Laboratory Observation
Authors: Tian Ye , Xu Yue , Yang Maojin , Jiang Fangshi , Zhang Yue , Huang Yanhe , Lin Jinshi
Published: September 2023

The effect of flume width (b) on overland flow dynamics was investigated in this study. Experiments were conducted with five different flow discharges and five flume widths (0.05–0.30 m, with an interval of 0.05 m). The findings revealed that a narrow flume had a noticeable impact on flow acceleration as the slope length increased. Relative average deviation (RAD) was calculated to evaluate the influence of sidewall effects on flow velocity. The coefficient of variation in the RAD ranged from 1.90% to 3.65%. The RAD has extremely significant differences between different widths when the flow is 0.02–0.08 m2/min. The significant differences in the RAD at different widths decrease as the flow rate increases. The flow regime was evaluated using the ratio of the thickness of the viscous sublayer to the water depth (δ/h), which proved to be a better indicator than the Reynolds number for studying flow regimes in different flume widths. Furthermore, it was observed that the energy variation was smaller in narrow flumes (b = 0.5–0.10 m) compared to wider flumes (b = 0.25–0.30 m). When the flume width ranged from 0.15 to 0.30 m, the specific energy change increased. These results contribute to further understanding of the hydraulic characteristics of overland flow and provide theoretical references for optimizing experimental design.
Effect of Anemia on Physical Function and Physical Activity in CKD: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999–2016
Authors: Farag Youssef M.K. , Blasco-Colmenares Elena , Zhao Di , Sanon Myrlene , Guallar Eliseo , Finkelstein Fredric O.
Published: September 2023

Key Points

In a large sample representative of the US adult noninstitutionalized population, among participants with CKD stages 3–5, anemia was associated with a significantly lower level of physical activity.

The presence of CKD and anemia showed a positive interaction on physical functioning outcomes. Among participants with CKD, physical functioning was worse in patients with anemia compared with those without anemia.

Background

CKD is a major public health problem worldwide. Anemia, a frequent and treatable complication of CKD, is associated with decreased physical functioning and physical activity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the joint association of CKD and anemia with physical functioning and physical activity in a representative sample of the US population.

Methods

Cross-sectional study using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999–2016 for physical functioning outcomes (N=33,300) and NHANES 2007–2016 for physical activity (N=22,933). The NHANES physical functioning questionnaire included 19 items. The NHANES physical activity questionnaire captured work-related, leisure-time, and sedentary activities. Higher physical functioning scores represent worse function. CKD was classified using Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative 2002 criteria, and anemia was defined using the World Health Organization criteria.

Results

The adjusted mean differences (95% confidence interval) in overall physical functioning score comparing participants with anemia with those without anemia among participants with no CKD, CKD stages 1–2, and stages 3–5 were 0.5 (−0.1 to 1.0), 1.5 (0.2 to 2.8), and 3.6 (2.0 to 5.2). Anemia and CKD showed a supra-additive interaction for all physical functioning outcomes among participants in CKD stages 3–5. The prevalence of high physical activity was also lower in participants with anemia compared with those without anemia among participants in CKD stages 3–5 (adjusted prevalence ratio, 0.74; 95% confidence interval, 0.54 to 1.01).

Conclusions

CKD and anemia were associated with impairments in physical functioning and reduced physical activity. For physical functioning outcomes, the combined presence of CKD and of anemia showed a stronger effect than what was expected from their independent effects.
Identificación de fluoruros en condiciones de especificidad
Authors:   , Fasano Héctor Luis
Published: September 2023

Plan de trabajo Capítulo I.- Introducción. Métodos más importantes consignados en la bibliografía para la determinación cuali y cuantitativa de fluoruros. Capítulo II.- Parte experimental A) Estudio de la reacción de identificación de fluoruros por su acción corrosiva sobre el vidrio. B) Estudio de la reacción de decoloración del tiocianato férrico por la acción de fluoruros. C) Estudio de la acción decolorante de fluoruros sobre las lacas formadas por una sal de zirconio, y la alizarina S ó alizarina. D) Método adoptado para la identificación de fluoruros en condiciones de especificidad. E) Separación de fluoruros por extracción con éter etílico. Capítulo III.- Resumen da la técnica aconsejada para identificar fluoruros. Capítulo IV.- A) Consideraciones generales B) Conclusiones Capítulo V.- Bibliografía
Development of seismic monitoring in Kyrgyzstan
Authors: Muraliev A.M. , Abdyldaeva F.S. , Seitaliev M. , Berezina A.V. , Sabirova G.A.
Published: September 2023

The data on the republican network of seismic stations continuously operating on the territory of Kyrgyzstan are presenting. The transition from analog to digital system of registration of seismic phenomena is considered as the next stage in the development of seismic monitoring in the republic.
Petites lectrices, petites masturbatrices
Authors: Nizard Lucie
Published: September 2023

Nombre de récits du second xixe siècle sont hantés par l’obsession d’une « mauvaise » littérature qui pousserait les petites filles à l’onanisme. Activité solitaire et qui stimule l’imagination, la lecture est en effet à double tranchant : elle peut soit, si elle est hautement morale, préserver la jeune fille des songes mauvais en peuplant son imaginaire de modèles édifiants, soit, si elle touche de près ou de loin à l’amour ou au corps, ouvrir l’abîme du désir, en suscitant la curiosité sexuelle de la fille d’Ève. Beaucoup d’héroïnes naturalistes commencent leur chemin de perdition par de mauvais keepsakes, à l’instar d’Emma Bovary au couvent. À l’inverse, certaines très jeunes filles évitent de romanesques rêvasseries qui mèneraient à la déception sexuelle en fréquentant de plus saines lectures : romans moraux pour les cléricaux, ou ouvrages d’anatomie, pour des personnages féminins positifs dans les deux sens du terme. Le risque d’une petite lectrice-masturbatrice est avant tout envisagé comme un problème de santé publique – ou de salut des âmes – dont la littérature est à la fois le remède et la coupable.
Parler de la lectrice, parler à la lectrice
Authors: Alliet Jérémie
Published: September 2023

La représentation dans l’œuvre romanesque de la lectrice s’accompagne toujours d’enjeux de légitimation ou de critique d’une pratique genrée de la lecture, d’autant plus sensible qu’elle fonctionne aussi comme une mise en abyme de la lecture du roman lui-même. Si, sous la plume de Balzac, la figure de la lectrice demeure un personnage paradoxal, à la fois tributaire d’une vision stéréotypique des compétences lectorales féminines au début du xixe siècle, mais aussi principale destinataire du texte romanesque, c’est parce que, derrière ce personnage dévalorisé, se construit un discours adressé par le narrateur à un narrataire dont le genre est trouble, à la fois féminin et masculin, réalisant le rêve d’une lecture androgyne opérée par un lectorat bi-genré.
Des filles et des fables
Authors: Zaepffel Céline
Published: September 2023

Les fables de La Fontaine constituent en France une référence commune à tous aujourd’hui. Ce phénomène trouve son ancrage au xixe siècle, période à laquelle l’école institutionnalise la fable à des fins nationalistes, tandis que les instances éditoriales profitent du fait que les foyers acquièrent des livres éducatifs pour produire des fabliers illustrés à l’intention de tout un chacun. On trouve ainsi des fabliers à destination des filles. Reste à déterminer si la fable s’impose d’ores et déjà au xixe siècle comme une référence commune à tous, ou si elle s’insère dans une logique différenciée à l’égard du public féminin. Si les fabliers féminins inscrivent l’apprentissage et la lecture dans un enseignement transmis essentiellement par les femmes, ils emploient en fait les mêmes codes et s’appuient sur les mêmes auteurs – majoritairement masculins – que lorsqu’ils s’adressent aux garçons.
La Fronde (1897-1905) : un point de vue féministe sur les lectures des jeunes filles ?
Authors: Commère Zoé
Published: September 2023

Le journal La Fronde (1897-1905), dirigé par Marguerite Durand et exclusivement rédigé par des femmes, a proposé pendant ses quelques d’années d’existence un traitement sérieux de l’actualité politique, sociale et culturelle qui lui a valu un certain succès. Abordant très souvent les problématiques pédagogiques, il a progressivement développé un discours féministe original concernant l’éducation des filles et leurs lectures : radicalisant les positions républicaines, il défend des lectures variées en vue d’une émancipation des jeunes lectrices.
D’une éducation sociale à une éducation littéraire
Authors: Raulet-Marcel Caroline
Published: September 2023

Les nouvelles de Marie Mennessier-Nodier publiées entre 1833 et 1837 offrent à leurs lectrices des récits orientés vers le bonheur conjugal. L’implication dans la lecture est favorisée par une énonciation à la fois sentencieuse et sensible. La narration se fait également ironique pour dénoncer certains travers de la demande en mariage. Enfin, les textes reposent sur la déconstruction de certains stéréotypes romanesques, que l’autrice range du côté d’un héroïsme masculin aveugle aux aspirations féminines. Se déploie ainsi un espace interprétatif permettant aux jeunes personnes de se forger une conscience critique d’elles-mêmes en tant que futures femmes mais aussi en tant que lectrices de romans. L’éducation dispensée à travers la lecture est à la fois sociale et littéraire.
Le roman refusé aux jeunes filles. Reste la littérature
Authors: Bloch Béatrice
Published: September 2023

L’accès des jeunes filles à la lecture dans le deuxième tiers du xixe est observé à partir des livres d’éducation et de lecture écrits par Henriette Campan à destination des jeunes filles des classes laborieuses (1830) et de Marie Pape-Carpantier, pour les enfants plus jeunes de ces mêmes couches sociales (six éditions de 1863 à 1878). Les lectures des jeunes filles de la haute société sont observées, en comparaison, à travers le Journal des demoiselles (observé pour le numéro de 1836). Si le roman n’est pas privilégié, l’article montre que la littérature est bien présente, ou par les modes énonciatifs choisis, ou par les genres brefs.
Do Regulatory Incentives Matter in Persuading Companies to Submit XBRL Reports Voluntarily?
Authors: Uyob Roslee , Bahador Ku Maisurah Ku , Saad Ram Al Jafri
Published: September 2023

This study aims to investigate how regulatory incentive for Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) affect the relationship between intention to use and usage behaviour when it comes to filing submissions. Using a quantitative research method, a structured questionnaire was distributed to the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) members who are involved in the preparation and submission of filings to Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM). The data was examined using structural equation modelling with Smart PLS 3.2.9 after 237 questionnaires were successfully gathered. Results indicate that XBRL regulatory incentives strengthen the positive relationship between XBRL filing intention to use and usage behaviour. The study also discovered that intent to use significantly impacts XBRL filing behaviour. In comparison to perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use was found to have a greater influence on XBRL filing intention. The relationship between attitude and intention to use XBRL filings, on the other hand, has not been seen to have any significant effect.

Keywords: Regulatory Incentive, XBRL, MBRS, Usage Behaviour, Intention to Use.
The Investigation of Intergenerational Cash Transfer, Financial Status, Loneliness Status and Labour Force Participation of Elderly People in Malaysia Using Stata
Authors: Chung Chang Foo , Chandra Voo Ivana , Abdul Hamid Rosdiana
Published: September 2023

The increase in the number of elderly individuals and a decrease in the birth rate has caused significant worry about the availability of future labor force in Malaysia. Therefore, it is crucial to examine the participation of elderly individuals in the workforce. Based on the literature review, few gaps have been identified. According to Husain (2019), the modernization process will affect the traditional view of family and community support, leading to a decrease in financial support for older people as the filial piety custom fades away. Vaghefi et al. (2016) found that a significant number of elderly people have lower retirement income, and they are likely to use up their financial resources within three years of retirement. Abdullah's study (2019) shows that Malay and Indian elderly individuals are more financially vulnerable than Chinese elderly individuals. Loneliness is a common issue among the aging population, and approximately one out of four elderly individuals in developed nations experience loneliness (Guthmuller, 2022; Chawla et al., 2021). Loneliness has an indirect influence on the labor force participation of elderly individuals, as it is linked to poor health (Wang, 2022), which could limit their ability to work. There is a lack of research on the relationship between intergenerational cash transfers, financial status, loneliness status, and labor force participation of elderly individuals in Malaysia. Thus, further investigation is needed to examine the impact of intergenerational transfers, financial status, and loneliness status on the labor force participation of elderly individuals in Malaysia.

Keywords: Elderly People, Intergenerational Cash Transfer, Financial Status, Labour Force Participation, Loneliness Status
The Comparison between Elderly Men and Elderly Women in the Relationship of Demographic, Intergenerational Cash Transfer, Loneliness Status and Labour Force Participation in Malaysia
Authors: Foo Chung Chang , Chandra Voo Ivana , Abdul Hamid Rosdiana
Published: September 2023

As the time goes by, the world is ageing. Ageing process will take its course naturally and no one can obstruct the process. Most of the developing countries including Malaysia begins to experience the rising proportion of elderly in the population (Ismail et al., 2021). As of 2021, Malaysia is ranked 4th in terms of the ageing population size among the ASEAN members with 7.4 percent of the population aged 65 years old and above. This shows that Malaysia's ageing population is still relatively younger than Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam but it is still a great concern as the growth rate of Malaysia's ageing population is rising rapidly. Malaysia is going to hit 'aged nation' within 10 years which is faster than any developed economies (Ismail et al., 2015), where 15 percent of the population will attain age of 60 and above by 2030 (Aziz et al., 2022). In order to create an active and healthy aging community in Malaysia, elderly people must stay socially and economically active. Thus, promotion of the labour force participation of elderly people is significantly important. Despite the growing elderly population in Malaysia, there is still a lack of comprehensive research on their labor force participation. This has resulted in a number of unanswered questions regarding their demographic, financial support, and overall well-being, highlighting the need for further exploration in this area (Devasahayam et al., 2018). Hence, this paper demonstrate the study of the relationship of demographic, intergenerational cash transfer, loneliness status, and labour force participation of elderly men and elderly women in Malaysia.

Keywords: Elderly, Intergenerational Cash Transfer, Demographic, Labour Force Participation, Loneliness Status
Vulnerability in Masculinity: Resistance and Assertion of African American Masculinity in selected works of Kendrick Lamar
Authors: Thomas Varghese Asst Prof. Sneha , Shaikh Dr. Shirin
Published: September 2023

Masculinities in rap and its analysis tend to heavily incline towards the aggression and violence. The present study seeks to subvert the popular views and evaluate the vulnerabilities within the frame of masculinity represented in the genre of rap. Moreover, the term, gender studies automatically tend to resonate with the women's social plights and sufferings and emphasize on the patriarchal bounds of hegemonic masculinity. However, masculinities come along with its own vulnerabilities. The spectrum of hegemonic and hyper masculinity obligates men to fit into strait jacketed compartments to fulfill the societal expectations of what it means a, "to be a man" or in the contemporary terminology, "What it takes to be a sigma male". This creates a sheer burden because failing to raise to the expected standards of the hegemonic society leads to intense humiliation and stigmatization. Based on the theories developed by leading theorists, Robert Johnson, R.W. Connell, and Michael Kimmel, this present work seeks to integrate features of redefining masculinity within rap. The research looks into the evolution of contemporary masculinities in rap, specifically through the works of Kendrick Lamar. African American masculinity is a highly contested space, oscillating between the between the lines of aggression and oppression. The current study attempts to undertake an in-depth exploration of the vulnerabilities fixated in hegemonic masculinity and its counter parts analyzed through the lens of the Kendrick's works namely, Money Trees (2012), God is gangsta (2014) and Mr. Morale (2022). Besides, the paper also discusses how the artist's perception of masculinities has undergone a change over the span of his career till his recent album, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers on the basis of the aforementioned works.

Keywords: Masculinities, Money Trees, Kendrick Lamar, Rap, Hegemonic Masculinity, African American Masculinity, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers.
Strategic Maneuverability Practices and Its Impact on Bumiputera Contractors' Financial Performance in Selangor – A Pilot Study
Authors: Hussin Nur Aida Binti , Daud Salina
Published: September 2023

Strategic maneuverability is a rapidly evolving field of research especially when it is connected to company performance. Earlier research on strategic flexibility began with Gotcher (1977) who believed that long-term planning requires flexibility. In this regard, a company's freedom of movement, its environment, and the quality of strategic control within the company contribute to its flexibility. Some scholars have proposed that in order to deal with strategic disruptions, companies must be strategically agile, able to change their course of action, and maintain competitive advantage. This includes identifying and sensing major opportunities and threats, as well as responding to unexpected environmental changes. However, there are very few studies on the impact of strategic maneuverability toward the financial performance of construction companies, especially among Bumiputera contractors in Malaysia.

Keywords: Bumiputera Contractors, Strategic Maneuverability, Sustainability Performance.
Modelling of Challenges towards Achieving Sustainability: A Case of Indian Food Processing Industry
Authors: Durgaprasad AVS , Prasad Ch V V S N V
Published: September 2023

The food processing industry has a significant impact on the socioeconomic development of a nation. The total output of Indian food processing may touch $535 billion by 2025-2026. About 1.77 million people are employed in the Indian food industry (IBEF, 2022). However, the food processing industry in India is facing numerous challenges, including a lack of food quality, inadequate supply chain infrastructure, food waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and so on (Kumar et al., 2020; Sharma et al., 2019). These challenges are interrelated with each other and pose a significant threat to sustainability. Considering this background, this study aims to identify and analyse the interrelationships among the challenges associated with sustainability in the Indian food processing industry and then to prioritise those challenges. Additionally, this study also classifies those challenges based on driving and dependence power. The authors identified eleven challenges associated with sustainability in the Indian food processing industry with the help of a literature review. Then based on expert opinion, the interpretive structural modelling (ISM) was employed to determine the interrelationships among the challenges, and finally, a prioritisation order for those challenges was established. ISM is a methodology for identifying the interrelationships and modelling the challenges, especially while dealing with complex issues (Attri et al., 2013). Further, Matrices d'Impacts Croises Multiplication Appliqué a un Classement (Cross-impact matrix multiplication applied to classification) (MICMAC) analysis was also carried out to categorise the challenges according to the driving and dependence power.

Keywords: Food Processing Industry; Sustainable Challenges; Sustainability; Interpretive Structural Modelling; MICMAC Analysis.
Anticipating Change in the VUCA Era: Examining the Impact of Paradox Leadership, Organizational Ambidexterity, and Employee Readiness to Change on Public Sector Organizational Performance
Authors: Praningrum  , Suryosukmono Gerry , Ilse  , Chandra Beinli Dwi
Published: September 2023

In the new Normal era which is filled with uncertainty and ambiguity termed Volatility, Uncertainty, Complex, and Ambiguity, leaders of public organizations are faced with various contradictory conditions (paradoxes) especially to prepare the organization and its employees to change to become more effective and efficient in serving the community. For this reason, a paradoxical leadership style is needed that uses the integration of paradoxical things to meet the needs of the organization and the needs of employees simultaneously. In addition, public organizations are also required to learn to be ambidextrous, that is, to be able to exploit all potentials and resources 'currently' at once. simultaneously exploring and adapting to changing 'future' conditions. The readiness of employees to change is also an important factor to deal with change. In the end, it is hoped that organizational performance can improve and be more adaptive to change.

Keywords: Paradox Leadership; Organizational Ambidexterity; Employee Readiness to Change; Organizational Performance
The Influence of Perceived Relative Advantage on Customer's Initial Trust towards Unfamiliar Online Store Retailer
Authors: Wong Chiet-Bing , Rebecca Tan Sharon @ , Esther Tan Karen
Published: September 2023

Online store is one type of B2C e-commerce platform where retailers can sell products to customers. It is the online equivalent of a standalone brick-and-mortar retailer selling products of a single brand or a group of brands. Unlike online marketplace (such as Shopee and Lazada) that facilitates the trade of goods and services between sellers and buyers, this platform focuses on the trading itself, such as Apple and Harvey Norman standalone e-commerce store. With many e-commerce platforms available in Malaysia, the popular B2C e-commerce sites are Lazada and Shopee. According to the E-commerce Malaysia Guide Report (Austrade, 2020), these two sites received more than 20 million monthly visits in 2019. Not many businesses are interested to establish standalone e-commerce store as it demands more time and money investment to build customer base. Setting up a standalone online store means the store website belongs to a particular business or brand. The business, which is the sole owner of the website, has the freedom to personalize the website, control the business, and stand out from the crowd. This allows the business to build their brand and increase consumer loyalty.

Keywords: Trust, Initial Trust, Perceived Relative Advantage, E-commerce, Online Store
Unraveling the Link between Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion: The Mediating Role of Financial Self-Efficacy
Authors: Afandy Chairil , Kamaludin  , Sapuan  , Yuningsih Siti
Published: September 2023

Financial inclusion remains a critical priority in poverty alleviation efforts (Bongomin, et al., 2018). G20, APEC, AFI, OECD, and ASEAN forums have recognized financial inclusion as an essential strategy to reduce income disparities and improve social welfare (www.kemenkeu.go.id). When people have access to financial services, they can manage their economic life more efficiently and are less vulnerable to financial shocks (Demirguc-Kunt, et.al.,2015). The level of financial inclusion in Indonesia has improved to 85.1% based on the 2022 National Survey of Financial Literacy and Inclusion, a 7.1% increase from 2019. However, the financial inclusion index is not evenly distributed across every province, indicating a lack of financial literacy and awareness in certain regions (Dixit and Ghosh, 2013). Financial literacy is critical to building a financially inclusive society as it provides individuals with financial skills and knowledge to make effective financial decisions (Mindra and Moya, 2017). It allows individuals to plan their finances effectively and make rational financial decisions (Kurihara, 2013). Unfortunately, only 49.6% of the Indonesian population has sufficient financial literacy, according to the 2022 national survey.

Keywords: Financial Inclusion; Financial Literacy; Financial Self-Efficacy.
The Influence of Fınancıal Lıteracy, Customer Engagement on Customer Trust Medıated Customer Loyalty in Bank Group Based On Core Capıtal (GBCC) 4
Authors: Cahaya Yohanes Ferry , Riwayati Hedwigis Esti , Markonah Markonah
Published: September 2023

This pandemic has not only impacted the world economy but also the family economy. Banking service companies are currently faced with very sharp, complex competition and rapid changes in the business environment. Customer loyalty is a major driver of banking marketing activities (Watson et al., 2015) to continue to survive in business competition. Customer loyalty can be reflected in the continued increase in third-party funds placed at the bank. Good financial literacy will help individuals avoid financial problems, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to analyze and prove the effect of financial literacy, and customer engagement on customer loyalty mediated by customer trust in Bank Groups Based on Core Capital (KBMI) 4. Analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on components or variants (component-based), which is popular with Partial Least Square (PLS) with the help of the SmartPLS program with a total of 253 customer respondents from Bank Central Asia, Bank Mandiri, Bank Negara Indonesia, Bank Rakyat Indonesia.

Keywords: Financial Literacy, Customer Engagement, Customer Loyalty, Customer Trust
The Influence of Perceived Usability, Visual Appearance, and Reputation on Telemedicine Customer Trust
Authors: Salim Muhartini , Saputra Fachri Eka , Alesa Nelly , Afrizal Hendy
Published: September 2023

This study takes a different approach than previous research, namely the cognitive and affective attribute models. This model has been empirically tested in terms of online repurchase intentions (Fang et al., 2016), tourist destination image (Garay, 2019), and funder intentions to support crowdfunding projects (Liang et al., 2019). Cognitive and affective attribute models are dynamic and parsimonious, with cognitive and affective attributes determined by situational conditions rather than absolute determination. These situational characteristics differentiate the cognitive and affective attribute models from other models such as the technology acceptance model and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology. This study determined the perception of usability as a cognitive attribute and how people think about a telemedicine app's visual appearance and reputation as an affective attribute. Previous research on cognitive and affective models in the context of telemedicine is still scarce. As a result, this research is novel and contributes to the advancement of marketing science, particularly consumer behaviour in telemedicine applications. This study also makes a few suggestions for businesspeople who offer telemedicine services on how to make them more accepted, known, and trusted by the public.

Keywords: Telemedicine, Perceived Usability, Visual Appearance, Reputation, Trust
Success Indicators of International Corporate Research Cooperation: Case Study of Collaboration between BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation 2011
Authors: Ratu Roy Estalia Rona , Wibawa Eri Dwi , Sentosa Gregorius Aji , Riza Ines Wahyuniati
Published: September 2023

Air pollution is an environmental threat that significantly impacts human health as it can cause premature death to 7 million people every year. In 2010, human activities added at least 35 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere. One opportunity to minimize this impact is environmentally friendly automotive technology. One example of such a solution is Toyota Motor Corporation's (TMC) research collaboration with BMW Group (since 2011), focusing on improving the performance and capacity of lithium-ion battery cells. Research collaboration between companies and countries is interesting because collaboration significantly impacts in several fields (economics, environment, knowledge, and automotive). The research question of this research is "What are the indicators of the success of the research cooperation between BMW Group and TMC since 2011 so that it can be said to be successful according to the theory of international economic cooperation?"

Keywords: Research Cooperation, BMW Group, TMC, Success Indicators, Collaboration Impact.
Understanding Cybersecurity Behavior in the Banking Industry Using Protection Motivation Theory
Authors: Dondokambey Virgino Agassie , Tambariki Canitgia , Bernadette Sondakh Octavianie , Hendriana Evelyn
Published: September 2023

The widespread adoption of digital technology has brought about significant transformations in various industries, including banking, where internet-based applications are used extensively for customer transactions. However, along with these advancements, there has been a parallel increase in cybercrime incidents, posing serious challenges for individuals and organizations. In Indonesia, this issue is particularly pronounced, with the country ranking as the eighth globally and the highest in Southeast Asia for the number of data breaches in 2022 (Dihni, 2022). Among the various forms of cybercrime, online fraud, such as phishing scams targeting banking customers, has become increasingly prevalent, leading to substantial financial losses (CNN Indonesia, 2022). In response to this alarming trend, regulatory bodies in Indonesia, including the Financial Services Authority and the Indonesian Central Bank, have devised a roadmap to strengthen IT security systems and mitigate cyber risks in the banking sector. While measures have been implemented to counter cybercrime risks, the perception of users regarding these threats often goes unnoticed. Previous research has primarily focused on individual awareness of cybercrime threats, overlooking the influence of perceived knowledge and protection habits on cybersecurity behavior (Shappie et al., 2019; Kimpe et al., 2021; Zwilling et al., 2022).

Keywords: Cybersecurity behaviour, Mobile banking, Perceived knowledge, Protection habit, Protection Motivation Theory (PMT)
The Nexus between Macroeconomic Factors and Tourism Receipts for Oic Countries: Panel Quantile Regression Approach
Authors: Pinjaman Saizal , Jemin Shaidathul , Ridzuan Abdul Rahim , Lada Suddin
Published: September 2023

The current paper investigates the relationship between macroeconomic factors and tourism receipts for OIC countries. Based on the panel quantile regression analysis conducted, it is demonstrated that the impact of macroeconomic factors on tourism receipts is heterogeneous depending on the levels of tourism spending towards the OIC host countries. The exchange rate and income exhibit a positive relationship with tourism receipts. Meanwhile, inflation presents a negative relationship towards tourism receipt at the lower level of tourism receipt yet positively related at the higher level of spending. On the other hand, trade openness is negatively related to tourism receipts in general and the strength of the relationship decreases at a higher level of spending. The current research believes that to develop the tourism sector, proper plans should be made including improving the infrastructure, tourism facility, travel safety, and ease of entry considering the positive impact of economic development and trade openness. Relevant strategies should also be made to attract tourists from countries with higher purchasing power and strong currency value since it implies to be important in explaining the movement of tourism receipt.

Keywords: Tourism Demand, Macroeconomic Factors, OIC countrie
Enhancing Marketing to Young Chinese Car Buyers by Inspiring Automotive Cultural Experience with Their Behavioral Personalities
Authors: Jiandou Chen , Ibrahim Rahinah , Azmi Athira
Published: September 2023

Younger consumers have become a dominant force in the Chinese automobile market. However, the aspiration of younger consumers to experience ownership of luxurious cars contradicts with their abilities to purchase them. Hence, a study was initiated to develop an alternative positive car-user experience to boost automotive sales with these customers' desires in mind. This paper presents the results of a systematic literature review synthesis that has been conducted on 92 articles to identify methods for enhancing the car user's experience, focusing on the topic of in-car experience, car user personality, and automotive emotion. This study found a combination of personal cultural customization, simplicity, accessibility, and affordability of technology and sensory modalities could improve the in-car experience and satisfaction of younger Chinese car buyers, hence, leading to a satisfied car-user experience. The results are significant in introducing cultural behavior preferences to enhance marketing based on positive customers' cultural experiences. Future research is recommended to determine the specific preferences and aspirations of younger Chinese car buyers from the perspective of targeted cultural-induced market experience when designing and marketing cars.

Keywords: Automotive Marketing; Car-User Experience; Young Customers' Personalities; Automotive Culture; Sustainable Design Informatics
A Study of the Life of Thai Marriage Migrant Women in Korea: With a Focus on Their Economic Empowerment and Implications for Policy
Authors: Lee Chaemoon , Park Kyungeun
Published: September 2023

Thai marriage migrant women in Korea are often perceived as less-educated, passive, financially dependent, and a helpless victim of domestic violence from a third-world country who migrated to Korea through matchmaking agencies to marry a much older Korean farmer or factory worker to provide her labor to his family. Despite the various efforts of the government to raise awareness of marriage migrants and multicultural families, the public prejudice against Thai marriage migrant women has not yet changed much. However, our interviews and interactions with Thai marriage migrant women gave us a different view of the matter. That is to say, many of them had a decent career in Thailand prior to marriage, and most importantly, they are eager to become a full and independent member of society through economic empowerment. In addition, to get themselves prepared for job market, they are proactively utilizing government-sponsored programs and other available resources. Although they do experience certain hardship as a foreigner, especially with regard to child-rearing, language and discrimination, it did not put a stop to their endeavor for self-empowerment.

Keywords: Thai marriage migrant women in Korea, economic empowerment, vocational education, support for multicultural families
Managing Strategy and Organizational Policy for Growth and Sustainability after COVID-19 crisis: Case Study of Large- Sized Listed Companies
Authors: Phanphakdi, Ph.D. Waewpailin
Published: September 2023

The outbreak of the 2019 coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is considered a new and severe infectious disease that has spread globally. In the following stages, the number of infected individuals continued to increase rapidly, expanding the affected areas and resulting in a growing number of confirmed cases, impacting the well-being of the population. This led to the implementation of travel restrictions, including the closure of borders and the suspension of certain services, in order to control the spread of the disease. These measures had a significant impact on the economy and various industries. Many businesses had to temporarily shut down, leading to job cuts and organizational restructuring. New work plans and strategies were developed to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and create sustainable business models. The situation prompted industries to reevaluate their operational frameworks and develop new strategies to adapt and seize new opportunities. Therefore, the development of sustainable organizations became an important consideration for all industries in order to withstand such circumstances and explore new possibilities for conducting business effectively.

Keywords: Managing Strategy, Organizational Policy, Growth and Sustainability, Post COVID-19, Listed Companies
Predicting the Health Insurance Premium by Analyzing the Customer Feature Importance with Random Forest
Authors: Achmadi Hendra , Sun Suk Kim , Meranga Isana , Karyawati Golrida , Samuel Sylvia
Published: September 2023

This research aims to predict the Heath care Insurance Premi by analyzing the customer characteristics Random Forest Algorithm. Secondly, this research will determine feature importance from customer characteristics that drive the closing decision. This research methodology is quantitative, and data mining methodology and data will be derived from primary data, and 202 data will be processed and cleaned into 148 data. This research also uses supervisory learning and using the random forest algorithm. The novelty of this research, Firstly, the health care insurance premium can be predicted by the machine learning random forest algorithm. Secondly, the sequence of importance from the customer characteristics can be determined by the feature of importance function at the random forest. A random forest algorithm can predict the prospect data test with an accurate value of 63,33 %. First, the crucial question that has to be made is how much the income is; second is age, is between 45-55 years old, and the third is how many dependent. The decision tree graph helps construct the questioner's level, leading to a monthly target premium of 3 million to 5 million.

Keywords: Health care Insurance Premi Prediction, Random forest Algorithm, The feature Importance.
Antecedents of Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment of Young Employees: Evidence from Vietnam
Authors: Ho Nguyen-Nhu-Y , Phan Bao-Trung , Lưu Thi-Minh-Ngoc
Published: September 2023

The intention of this study is to determine whether a significant relationship between corporate governance and financial performance exists among 100 Shariah-compliant companies listed on the Bursa Malaysia in the Consumer Products and Services sector, and whether they demonstrate good governance practices. This study extracts annual data from 2011 – 2021. Panel data analysis (Fixed and Random effects) model along with Hausman test, were adopted in this research to examine the effects of corporate governance (CG) attributes which are board size, CEO duality, number of board meetings, directors with accounting qualifications, number of Malay directors, number of women directors and board independence. Firm performance is measured by Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and Earnings Per Share (EPS). Findings of this study revealed that companies that adopted MCCG practices did not improved their overall performance, and it has minimum impact on financial performance.

Keywords: Corporate Governance; Firm Performance; Shariah-Compliant; Panel Data Analysis