bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prisión Preventiva en Chile: Presión de la Gestión del Tiempo y Estandarización
Authors: Velásquez Valenzuela Javier , Riquelme Espinosa Ignacio
Published: October 2024

The use of pre-trial detention in Chile is widely debated. Chilean legal scholars, for the most part, have advocated a restrictive interpretation. Despite this, empirical research studies on the use of pre-trial detention in Chile has revealed an increase in its use during the last decade and the development of standardized working strategies in judicial decision-making in this institution. To date, we lack in-depth analysis of the practice of this standardization and its specific relationship to pre-trial detention decisions. Based on non-participant observation of hearings and interviews with judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys in courts in the Araucanía and Bio-Bio regions, this article presents an empirical analysis of the application of pre-trial detention in Chile. In particular, how does the standardization of judicial practices influence the way decisions on pre-trial detention are made in Chile? The research study focused on the bureaucratic management of time from a socio-legal perspective. It finds that, in the face of time pressures, courts have adopted specific strategies to organize hearings, generating different types of hearings, each with its own speed and logic of standardization. The article emphasizes the need for a detailed and empirical exploration of the processes of bureaucratization within the judicial system and the tangible impacts these processes have on the fairness of access to justice.
Development of digital learning media based on augmented reality to improve student learning outcomes of elementary school
Authors: Nafis Nanda Lailatul , Fathurrahman Moh.
Published: October 2024

Based on observations that have been made at SDN Agungmulyo, there are problems with student
learning outcomes, one of which is monotonous learning. The purpose of this study was to develop and see the effect of using Augmented Reality media on student learning outcomes. The type of research in this study is Research and Development (RnD) research that uses the ADDIE research model with the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation. The development of Augmented Reality digital-based learning media products in IPAS subjects is considered valid with an average value from experts of 88%. The results showed an increase in student learning outcomes in grade V IPAS subjects there was an increase of 0.8000 with High criteria on a small scale, and an average increase of 0.5384 with Moderate criteria on a large scale, by the N Gain Test which shows an increase in the average before and after implementing learning, then digital Augmented Reality-based learning media can improve student learning outcomes in IPAS Class V subjects at SDN Agungmulyo Pati. Researchers suggest that education in Indonesia is increasingly able to develop application-based learning media for the advancement of education.
Evaluation of Adipose Tissue Hormones and Tumor Necrosis factor in Patients with Endometriosis
Authors: Bajilan Suzan Ibrahim
Published: October 2024

Objective: To evaluate levels of physiological parameters (Testosterone, follicle stimulating hormone FSH, luteinizing hormone LH, leptin and tumor necrosis factor TNF-α, Adipsin and Ghrelin), Total antioxidant capacity-TAC, Glutathione S transfers -GST in sera of patients with endometriosis.
Method: This study involved (85) women within reproductive age (25-40) years, who were distributed into two groups: patientsʹ group (55) women diagnosed with endometriosis, and (30) healthy control women. The study was carried out at Al-Karkh Maternity Hospital/ Baghdad and extended from 20/4/2024 to 20/5/2024. The pathological cases of patients were diagnosed by clinical examinations and confirmed by specialist physician with ultrasound examination. Blood samples were taken from both groups, serum was separated for each individual by a centrifuge.
Results: a significant rise in the (FSH, Leptin, TNF  -α, Adipisin) while a significant decrease in levels of (Testosterone , LH, GST, TAC, Ghrelin) concentration were found in the sera of patients compered to healthy women , with a probability of P ≤ 0.05. According to Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) statistical analysis, Area under curve (AUC  ) for LH, leptin, TNF  -α, adipsin, ghrelin, GST, TAC were closely or equal to (1) for patients .
Conclusion: serum levels of LH, Leptin, Adipisin, Gherlin, TNF-α and GST can be dependable as prognostic indicator markers that reflect the degree of oxidative stress accompanying endometriosis.
Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Version of Interactive Breastfeeding Scale
Authors: Ghafel Hawraa
Published: October 2024

Objective: To assess factors influencing mother-child interaction during breastfeeding and validate the Arabic version of the Interactive Breastfeeding Scale (IBfS).
Methods: A descriptive (cross- sectional study design) was carried out to evaluate the factors that interfere with the mother-child interaction during breastfeeding. A non-probability 'purposive sample' consists of (377) mothers who attending primary health care centers in Baghdad City. The study was started at January/2024 to July / 2024.
Results: The Arabic version of the Interactive Breastfeeding Scale reveals strong psychometric properties with Cronbach’s Alpha values ranging from 0.71 to 0.86. Significant correlations were found between the scale and factors like Mother’s Perspective (r = .886) and Child Perspective (r = .661). The findings highlight the importance of mother and child-related factors in breastfeeding experiences.
Conclusions: The Arabic version of the Interactive Breastfeeding Scale (IBfS) demonstrates strong reliability and validity, making it a robust tool for assessing breastfeeding dynamics. Key factors such as Mother’s Perspective and Child Perspective show significant correlations with IBfS, underscoring their critical role in the breastfeeding experience. The scale’s psychometric properties support its use in diverse settings, providing valuable insights into mother-child interactions during breastfeeding.
Discovery of New Thiourea Derivatives as Potential SIRT Inhibitors
Authors: Abbas Mohammed Abdullah , Al-Hamashi Ayad A.
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study aimed to design and synthesize novel thiourea-based compounds targeting Sirtuins (SIRTs), a class of histone deacetylase enzymes implicated in various cellular processes, including cancer, and to evaluate their cytotoxic potential against colon cancer cells.
Methods: Virtual modeling and molecular docking studies were conducted to design the compounds and assess their interaction with SIRT enzymes. Compounds showing acceptable docking scores were selected for organic synthesis. The final compounds (MA-1 to MA-6) were synthesized and characterized using FTIR, ¹H-NMR, and ¹³C-NMR spectroscopy. Cytotoxicity studies were performed on SW480 colon cancer cells to evaluate the biological activity of the synthesized compounds.
Results: All synthesized compounds exhibited promising cytotoxicity against SW480 colon cancer cells, with MA-2 demonstrating a particularly strong effect. The half-maximal inhibition concentration (IC50) of the compounds was in the single-digit micromolar range, comparable to established SIRT inhibitors Selisistat and AGK2.
Conclusion: The thiourea-based compounds synthesized in this study, especially MA-2, showed significant potential as SIRT inhibitors with cytotoxic activity against colon cancer cells. These results warrant further investigation into their therapeutic potential.
Persistence of Helicobacter Pylori Coccoid Forms in Different Environments
Authors: Milyani Rajaa M.
Published: October 2024

Objective: The present study aims to determine the possibility of H. pylori coccoid forms to survive in our surrounding environments, thus exhibiting public health hazard.
 
Method: Helicobacter pylori strain Makkah 7 accession number HQ622108, was inoculated in samples of soil, well, tap, swimming pool, and sewage water; in which, an average initial inoculum of 107 CFU/ml was inoculated. The experiment was conducted, outdoor where ambient temperature varied between 39-55°C in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia. The survival rate of H. pylori strain was quantitatively and qualitatively studied for five months.
 
Results: Viable counts were undetectable after 24 hours, while total count varied between 107 to 106, and declined to 103 bacterial cell/ml five months later. Interestingly, microscopic examination revealed few non-motile rods and motile coccoid forms. All samples were removed and placed at 4°C for one month. Following, total count, morphology, and motility were examined, showing motile coccoid forms. Electron microscopic and, molecular studies were carried out, confirming that the species is H. pylori, which was detected by using 16S rRNA primer for H. pylori with a product size of 163 bp.  The ability of H. pylori strain to persist and survive, by being motile in the coccoid form, for five months under such hostile environment, strongly indicates that the coccoid form plays a vital role in the transmission, recrudescence, and therapeutic failure. It is indeed a hazardous and a crucial infectious phase of this bacterium.
 
Conclusion: Detecting coccoid forms in water and soil, accompanied by their eradication, must be seriously considered and applied. Consequently, hindering and preventing different diseases caused by H. pylori.
CONFIGURACIÓN DE SABER PROFESIONAL -PEDAGÓGICO DEL PROFESOR NOVEL DE HISTORIA. ENTRE LA AGENCIA Y EL PESO DE LA PROFESIONALIZACIÓN
Authors: Arrepol Santos Cristian
Published: October 2024

El ensayo explora el proceso de construcción de saberes y desarrollo profesional de los docentes noveles de historia y geografía. A través de una revisión teórica, se aborda cómo el saber pedagógico se construye a partir de la formación inicial y las experiencias laborales. El texto señala la tensión entre las normativas educativas, como el Marco para la Buena Enseñanza, y las realidades prácticas que enfrentan los profesores en sus primeros años de ejercicio profesional en el centro educativo, destacando las dificultades del sistema que promueve la homogenización y limita la capacidad de agencia del docente. En ese contexto, se plantea que los profesores noveles deben enfrentarse a una serie de desafíos, relacionados con la estructura y las demandas profesionales provenientes desde la política púbica, que entran en tensión con factores identitarios y profesionales, que no siempre son abordados en su formación inicial. Además, resalta cómo la profesionalización docente, que se presenta como una solución técnica, puede llevar a una desprofesionalización, producto de la desconfianza hacia las inquietudes epistemológicas de los profesores, limitando la capacidad crítica y transformadora del docente. El ensayo concluye reflexionando sobre la necesidad de un enfoque pedagógico más crítico y comprometido socialmente para contrarrestar las tendencias tecnicistas y de control presentes en el sistema educativo actual.
Hardness results for decoding the surface code with Pauli noise
Authors: Fischer Alex , Miyake Akimasa
Published: October 2024

Real quantum computers will be subject to complicated, qubit-dependent noise, instead of simple noise such as depolarizing noise with the same strength for all qubits. We can do quantum error correction more effectively if our decoding algorithms take into account this prior information about the specific noise present. This motivates us to consider the complexity of surface code decoding where the input to the decoding problem is not only the syndrome-measurement results, but also a noise model in the form of probabilities of single-qubit Pauli errors for every qubit. In this setting, we show that quantum maximum likelihood decoding (QMLD) and degenerate quantum maximum likelihood decoding (DQMLD) for the surface code are NP-hard and #P-hard, respectively. We reduce directly from SAT for QMLD, and from #SAT for DQMLD, by showing how to transform a boolean formula into a qubit-dependent Pauli noise model and set of syndromes that encode the satisfiability properties of the formula. We also give hardness of approximation results for QMLD and DQMLD. These are worst-case hardness results that do not contradict the empirical fact that many efficient surface code decoders are correct in the average case (i.e., for most sets of syndromes and for most reasonable noise models). These hardness results are nicely analogous with the known hardness results for QMLD and DQMLD for arbitrary stabilizer codes with independent X and Z noise.
De Voltaire a Balmes: La reconstrucción de la biblioteca de José Manuel Groot (1800-1878)
Authors: Ardila Gutiérrez Javier Ricardo
Published: October 2024

Esta investigación presenta el catálogo de la biblioteca de José Manuel Groot (1800-1878) —una nueva fuente para la historia del libro— y muestra pormenorizadamente los elementos metodológicos que permitieron elaborar un catálogo de índole intelectual a partir de fuentes dispersas y de naturaleza compleja. Adicionalmente, incluye una cronología del personaje, construida a la luz del contenido de su biblioteca. Cada una de las facetas de la biografía de Groot se documenta con una sección de su colección, parte de la cual se conserva en la Biblioteca Rivas Sacconi, fondo que tiene una historia y unos rasgos que se comienzan a desentrañar. Groot, pintor y maestro sin educación formal, logró posicionarse como uno de los escritores católicos más importantes de su siglo gracias al uso efectivo de los libros en su biblioteca; un artefacto complejo que dotó a su propietario de conocimiento y poder.
FATORES QUE DIFICULTAM A APLICABILIDADE DA BIOSSEGURANÇA NA UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DE LITERATURA
Authors: José de souza Claudio , Oliveira Andressa Martins Alves de , Lavoyer Escudeiro Cristina , Telles Azevedo Thatyana
Published: October 2024

Este estudo objetivou-se discutir por meio de produções científicas quais são os fatores que dificultam a aplicabilidade da biossegurança na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Trata-se de revisão integrativa de literatura, de característica crítica e retrospectiva, com fontes de dados primários completos, publicados entre 2013 a 2023, em português, inglês e espanhol, na Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde nas seguintes bases: BDENF, IBECS, LILACS, MEDLINE, BDNPAR, BINACIS, BRISA e Coleciona SUS. foram empregados os seguintes descritores: “Unidades de Terapia Intensiva”, “Contenção de Riscos Biológicos” e “Equipe de Assistência ao Paciente”. Para ampliar a busca, foi utilizado o operador booleano “AND”. Foram selecionados 8 artigos, que possibilitou constatar que mesmo com as práticas de biossegurança em uma UTI sendo consideradas essenciais para a proteção dos profissionais e pacientes, a sua aplicabilidade ainda é um desafio que envolve componentes educacionais, estruturais e culturais. Além disso, os resultados mostraram que a não conformidade com as normas de biossegurança está relacionada à ausência de capacitação e de treinamentos, ações essenciais para superar barreiras e garantir a segurança no cuidado. Dessa forma, é necessário a implementação dessas medidas nas instituições hospitalares, investindo em uma infraestrutura sólida, uma cultura organizacional, a capacitação contínua e treinamentos dos profissionais, a utilização correta dos equipamentos de proteção individuais, a adesão às práticas de desinfecção e higienização, proporcionando a segurança e o bem-estar da equipe de saúde e dos pacientes.
Digital Transformation and Organizational Performance: A Study of the Nigerian Immigration Service
Authors: OLOTA Oluwayomi Omotayo , Balogun Ebenezer , Babawale Opeyemi Emmanuel
Published: October 2024

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This study examines the long-term relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI), gross national income (GNI) per capita, exports and economic growth in Zambia from 1994 to 2023. The primary objective is to analyse the impact of FDI, GNI per capita and exports on Zambia's economic growth. FDI is recognised as a catalyst for economic development, facili-tating technology transfer, capital formation and employment creation. Despite Zambia's his-torical dependence on copper exports and high government expenditure, economic liberalisa-tion since 1991 has aimed to diversify the economy and attract FDI. Using secondary data from the World Bank and regression analysis using Jamovi software, the study assesses the impact of FDI and other macroeconomic factors on Zambia's GDP. The results show that while FDI contributes positively to economic growth, GNI per capita and exports have a more significant impact. In particular, a unit increase in FDI is associated with a moderate but significant increase in GDP, highlighting its role in productivity and sectoral development. The study highlights the need for Zambia to strengthen its institutional framework, improve infrastructure and invest in human capital to sustain FDI inflows and reduce economic vul-nerabilities. Diversifying investment beyond natural resources is critical for long-term growth and resilience. Future research should further explore sectoral and regional dynamics with disaggregated data and qualitative methods to capture detailed impacts on employment, in-come distribution and environmental sustainability. This study contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Zambia's economic development, and by providing evidence-based insights for policymakers to opti-mise economic strategies and attract diversified investment for sustainable development.
Microscopic Antegrade Parotidectomy for Different Types of Parotid Tumor
Authors: Sigdel Brihaspati , Dubey Tulika
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Salivary gland tumor accounts for about 5% of all the neoplasms of the head and neck. 75% of such tumors occur in the parotid glands. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common type of benign salivary gland tumor. It tends to recur after inappropriate treatment. Surgery of parotid tumor includes enucleation, superficial parotidectomy and total parotidectomy. Identification and preservation of facial nerve trunk and its branches are very important in parotid surgery. Advancement of microsurgical technique has helped in better visualization, identification and preservation of the facial nerve. Methods: This prospective study included twenty-seven patients. Preoperative ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration cytology were done for all cases. Computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging were performed in some cases when needed. Standard microsurgical technique with the help of microscope was performed for antegrade parotidectomy. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 26.0. Results: The patients' age ranged from 12 to 78 years. Fifteen (55.6%) patients were female and 12 (44. 4%) were males. Sixteen (59.3%) tumors were located on the right side whereas 11 (40.7%) were on the left side. Most of the tumors (n=18, 66.7%) were pleomorphic adenoma. Two (7.4%) of the patients had temporary facial paralysis which improved with time. Two (7.4%) patients had developed hematoma. Freyâ€™s syndrome was not found in follow-up. Conclusion: This study showed low morbidity in parotidectomy using microsurgical techniques. No permanent injury to the facial nerve was found.
Phytobezoar: A Rare Cause of Small Bowel Obstruction
Authors: Nakarmi Rajiv , Shrestha Muza , Maharjan Sunder
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Small bowel obstruction is a common condition encountered in surgical practice. However, obstruction due to phytobezoars is a rarity. Until recently, phytobezoars were incidental findings during surgery however advances in imaging have eased the diagnosis by precisely identifying and locating the etiology. Case: An 86-year-old lady presented to the emergency room with abdominal pain, distension, and inability to pass stool and flatus. Workup showed she had features of small bowel obstruction with features of sepsis with worsening of preexisting respiratory co-morbidity. Exploration showed a phytobezoar causing the bowel obstruction. Conclusion: Phytobezoar though uncommon should always be thought of while treating a case of intestinal obstruction in the elderly age group. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment. However preexisting co-morbid condition plays a vital role in the outcome.
Intensive Physiotherapy Interventions in Speedy Recovery of Sub-acute Stroke: A Case Series
Authors: Adhikari Shambhu P , Maharjan Riju , Jakibanjar Redisha , Balla Anushree , Shrestha Manisha , Shalike Narendra , Nepal Govinda M
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Intensive physiotherapy interventions have shown good recovery in stroke if applied to stable patients who can tolerate it. Influence of enriched environment on intensive physiotherapy interventions after acute care has not been studied in low-resource contexts, and therefore, we reported outcome of the interventions in multiple cases with stroke in Nepalese context and cultural background. Case reports: Three patients in sub-acute stage of stroke were admitted in intensive physiotherapy treatment unit where the environment was therapeutically enriched. The therapist-administered interventions were intensive for each domain of impairment and activity limitations, every day for six days a week. Patients were trained to carry out caregiver-assisted practice or self-practice in enriched environment. Training demonstrated visible and measurable outcome in all cases. Conclusion: Intensive physiotherapy interventions in an enriched environment promoted good recovery in short period in stroke. The interventions applied, and the principles adopted were based on the established evidence, and therefore findings of this study may support for its feasibility and applicability.
Sexual Dimorphism of Maxillary Sinus: A Morphometric Analysis using Computed Tomography
Authors: Kandel Santosh , Shrestha Raju , Sharma Rupesh , Sah Sanjay Kumar
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Gender determination is the important aspect of forensic science. Most of the bones used for sex determination are badly disfigured and found in incomplete state, thus bones recovered intact are used. Maxillary sinus being recovered intact can be used for gender determination by measuring maxillary sinus dimension through computed tomography (CT). The aim of this study was to assess sexual dimorphism using morphometric maxillary sinus measurements through CT scan. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study included CT scan images of 80 patients (40 males and 40 females). Maxillary sinus mediolateral (ML), superoinferior (SI), anteroposterior (AP) linear dimensions and volume were measured. All the measured parameters were then subjected to Studentâ€™s t-test to determine mean difference between males and females and discriminative statistical analysis to determine gender. Results: The mean value of maxillary sinus length, width, height and volume in males on both right and left sides were (3.80Â±0.175, 3.74Â±0.209) cm, (2.57Â±0.317, 2.51Â±0.295) cm, (3.55Â±0.338, 3.5Â±0.286) cm and (17.49Â±3.909, 16.54Â±3.274) cm3 respectively and in females (3.67Â±0.250, 3.64Â±0.256) cm, (2.37Â±0.297, 2.34Â±0.3222) cm, (3.29Â±0.280, 3.23Â±0.254) cm and (14.42Â±2.935, 13.81Â±2.779) cm3 respectively. The discriminative analysis showed that the accuracy of maxillary sinus measurements was 72.5% in females and 75% ofmales (overall accuracy = 73.8%). Conclusion: The maxillary sinus measurements are valuable guide for sex determination with relatively good accuracy rate.
Medication Adherence Pattern for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Manandhar Shrestha Jyoti Tara , Joshi Hem Nath , Neupane Prabin
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Benign prostate hyperplasia is one of the most common diseases and a common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms in aging men. Various disease management approaches to optimize the patientâ€™s long life and efficient status where patient adherence to the prescribed treatment plays a vital role. This study evaluated the medication adherence pattern of the patients to obtain successful treatment outcomes. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in out-patient department of urology in a tertiary care hospital. Patients diagnosed with benign prostate hyperplasia were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Results: The high expenses of medicine, fear of medication, lack of symptomatic relief were factors that showed statistically significant (p < 0.05) difference between adherent and non-adherent group. Similarly, the duration of diagnosis of the adherent group was significantly less than the non-adherent group including the pattern of physical activities (p < 0.05). Adherent group also had more participants working in business and services occupation compared to the non-adherent group. Conclusion: The general attitude (such as fear of medication and lack of symptomatic relief) is seen as major factors that affect adherent pattern in benign prostate hyperplasia patients. These issues can be solved using proper guidance. However, the cost of medicines also posts an immense issue for the non-adherent group.
Unilateral Phthiriasis Palpebrarum Infestation: A Rare Presentation
Authors: Kamble Vinit Kumar , Gupta Sharad , Yadav Reena , Singh Sanjay Kumar , Bista Bipin , Shah Nirajan
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Phthiriasis palpebrarum is an uncommon eyelid infestation mainly caused by Phthirus pubis also known as crab lice. Case report: A 16 years male presented with redness, itching and watering of the right eye for one week. On slit-lamp biomicroscopic examination lice and nits anchored to the eyelashes along with seborrheic material accumulation was noted. Lice, partial nits along with matted eyelashes were removed and sent to laboratory for microscopic examination. On follow up visit remaining nits were expunged. Conclusion: Meticulous slit lamp biomicroscopic examination should be done in all patients presenting with itching of the eyelids in conjunction with clinical findings resembling seborrhea and evidence for Phthiriasis palpebrarum should be looked for.
Front Matter Volume 5 No 2 2024
Authors: Saifuddin Ahmad
Published: October 2024

Front Matter Volume 5 No 2 2024
Estrutura conceitual básica de controladoria (ECBC): estudo das práticas em empresas de capital aberto no Ceará
Authors: Araújo Cinara Kely Aragão , Nunes Paulo Roberto de Carvalho , Rodrigues Rubens Carlos
Published: October 2024

A Controladoria é uma área do conhecimento crescente que vem ajustando-se aos novos modelos de gestão, buscando atender às necessidades dos usuários das informações no processo decisório. Esta pesquisa objetiva analisar as práticas de Controladoria exercidas no processo de gestão das empresas de capital aberto sediadas no Ceará, à luz da Estrutura Conceitual Básica de Controladoria (ECBC). Para tal, desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa qualitativa e descritiva, sendo realizadas cinco entrevistas com aplicação do roteiro adaptado da ECBC, e consideraram-se as seguintes funções da controladoria contabilidades fiscal, gerencial e societária. Também, elencaram-se 12 outras práticas de controladoria, com destaque na elaboração das análises e relatórios para relação com investidores e acompanhamento de resultado forecast. Os resultados evidenciaram que as práticas de Controladoria utilizadas pelas empresas participantes aplicam parcialmente as perspectivas que integram a ECBC. A pesquisa apresentou como complemento e contribuições as experiências realizadas pelos entrevistados em elencar as práticas que não integram ECBC. Ainda foram listados dez aspectos facilitadores e nove dificuldades das práticas de Controladoria no processo de gestão das empresas pesquisadas, reforçando a investigação por meio dos registros formais, ampliando a compreensão das práticas de Controladoria no contexto das empresas, destacando suas contribuições, desafios e características distintas. Com esta análise aprofundada, espera-se fornecer subsídios para uma gestão mais eficiente e estratégica, contribuindo para o avanço do conhecimento na área e para o aprimoramento contínuo das práticas empresariais.
Controle de ativos, principais problemas nos sistemas ERPS e falhas nos controles internos
Authors: Costa Alcidis Ferreira da , Galegale Napoleão Verardi , Santos Fernando de Almeida , Piacente Fabrício José
Published: October 2024

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi identificar e confirmar eventuais problemas nos controles de ativos imobilizado e intangível. Foi realizada uma pesquisa de campo com aplicação de um questionário em uma amostra, não estatística, de profissionais contábeis em geral, com 50 respondentes. Mediante revisão bibliográfica, os problemas identificados foram agrupados em duas premissas: (i) Problemas nos sistemas ERPs para controle de ativos, com duas proposições, e, (ii) Falhas nos controles internos de ativos com uma proposição. Os resultados indicaram que na percepção dos respondentes, a primeira premissa foi refutada, enquanto a segunda foi confirmada. Adicionalmente, observou-se que, dependendo do nível da posição hierárquica (estratégica, tática ou operacional) do respondente dentro da companhia, a percepção do problema pode variar. Apesar da limitação deste estudo em relação à pesquisa de campo, sem uma amostra estatística para representação da população de profissionais contábeis atuantes no controle de ativos, o mesmo contribui para melhorar o entendimento e as decisões dos gestores que respondem por este tema nas empresas, bem como contribui academicamente com novos insights sobre a presente questão.
Artificial Intelligence-Powered Risk Assessment in Supply Chain Safety
Authors: Narayanan N. Sureshkumar PP , Ghapar Farha , Chew Li Lian , Kaliani Sundram Veera Pandiyan , M.Naidu Babudass , Zulfakar Mohd Hafiz , Daud Azimah
Published: October 2024

The increasing complexity and globalization of supply chains necessitate robust risk management strategies to ensure safety and resilience. Traditional risk assessment methods often fall short in dynamically adapting to the rapidly changing conditions and voluminous data inherent in modern supply chains. This study explores the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered risk assessment to address these limitations in the context of Malaysia's supply chain industry. By employing AI technologies such as machine learning, IoT, and predictive analytics, organizations can significantly enhance their risk management capabilities, improving predictive accuracy, real-time monitoring, and overall operational efficiency. Through a qualitative analysis involving in-depth interviews with supply chain managers, AI experts, and technology vendors, the study identifies the strategies employed for AI integration, the perceived effectiveness of these technologies, and the challenges faced in implementation. The findings highlight the importance of robust data governance, the development of explainable AI models, and continuous skill development to overcome barriers related to data quality, model interpretability, and high implementation costs. The study concludes with recommendations for fostering a safer and more resilient logistics environment in Malaysia, emphasizing the need for comprehensive AI adoption frameworks and scalable solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Navigating Urban Mobility: The Relationship between Car Consumption and Public Transport Usage in Malaysia
Authors: Ismail Zuraidah , Sulaiman Saliza , Tuan Besar Tuan Badrol Hisham , Aminuddin Zaidi Mohd , Asmuni Shahariah , Sulaiman Noor Adwa , Abu Samah Syarul Emi
Published: October 2024

Increasing private-owned cars in Malaysia has, thus far, contributed to growing congestion, environmental pollution, and decreasing public transport utilization. Car ownership has become possible through economic growth, and convenience and status attached to cars triggered tendencies from shifting to public transit. This development contradicts investments in public transport and aggravates environmental problems. This paper examines the relationship between private car ownership and public transport usage in Malaysia from 2000 to 2022, concentrating on intercity bus services, KTM commuters, and light rail transit. The results indicate that with increased riders for intercity buses and KTM commuter services, car usage drops, while that of light rail may raise car ownership. The study emphasizes the need to upgrade intercity and KTM services to mitigate the pressures of car ownership and calls for further research into the role of light rail.
Determinants of Student’s Satisfaction Towards Bus Service Quality in UiTM Cawangan Selangor
Authors: Mat Hasan Nor Zaihan , Anuar Annurizal , Md Mansor Mohamad Naqiuddin , Mohamad Besir Mohamad Shahril
Published: October 2024

Bus service around the campus is essential for the movement of students to undergo academic and co-curricular activities. Student satisfaction with the quality of the bus service provided needs to be considered. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the relationship between empathy, perceived value, reliability and timeliness and also to examine the greatest predictors among all four variables towards student satisfaction with the quality of bus services at UiTM Cawangan Selangor. In total, 200 undergraduate university students took part in the research as survey respondents. The SPSS version 29 was used to analyze the data. The findings from the analysis revealed that empathy, perceived value, reliability and timeliness were found significantly correlated with student satisfaction. In addition, the reliability was highly significant in determining student satisfaction. The practical and theoretical implications of understanding the characteristics of empathy, perceived value, reliability and timeliness will make university administrators and service providers more concerned with student satisfaction to improve the quality of bus services provided. In addition, the results of this study also aim to provide insights that can be taken into action by the parties concerned in improving service delivery and the overall student experience.
Determinants of Online Dating Application Among Millennials
Authors: Jamaludin Norlelawati , Mohd Yusof Nuryusmawati , Maishahadi Faizah , Sohid Faizah , Syed Omar Syed Asherene Syed , Ishak Mohd Fikri , Syed Yusof Syed Mustaqim , Saidon Janiffa
Published: October 2024

Online dating has become increasingly popular in recent years, these platforms provide a convenient and accessible way to meet new people. Studies on the use of dating applications among men and women highlight how these technologies shape communication practices and social relationships. For this study, the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) was applied to discover the determinants of online dating apps’ adoption intention. Possible determinants that might affect the intention to adopt online dating apps are sought and critically reviewed. The variables proposed in this research include performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, and an additional variable – trust. Five hypotheses were constructed, questionnaires were distributed and responses were collected to determine the adoption intention of young millennials in Malaysia. The test results indicated that trust, performance expectancy and social influence influenced the adoption intention of online dating applications. Based on the results, for performance expectancy, it was revealed that users expressed concerns about the utility of dating applications in facilitating beneficial functions, such as broadening social networks, enhancing dating opportunities, and meeting dating needs. For social influence, it revealed that individuals, especially peers, who hold significance in their lives, influence their decision to engage with online dating apps. These influential individuals impact the users' intentions by communicating the benefits of online dating apps and recommending their use. As trust improves, millennials are less reluctant to adopt online dating apps, contributing to an increase in the user base for such applications
The Impact of Consumer Ethics on Intention to Purchase Counterfeit Fashion Products
Authors: Mazli Mohadzlishah
Published: October 2024

The issue of counterfeiting has long plagued many industries including fashion, automotive, electronics, and pharmaceutical. Companies face various challenges when it comes to dealing with the issue of counterfeiting, which results in financial implications, loss of brand reputation, and many more.  From a consumer perspective, counterfeit is the cheaper option in a market where consumers are spoilt for choice. Advancements in technology have helped manufacturers of counterfeit to increase the similarity and to a certain extent the quality of their products to their genuine counterparts. Thus, the demand for counterfeit products in general kept rising over the years. This research looks at the influence of perceived behavioral control and consumer ethics in influencing consumer intention to purchase counterfeit fashion products. A partial least squares (PLS) approach to structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the data. Findings showed that there is a negative relationship between perceived behavioral control and intention and a positive relationship between consumer ethics and intention.
Factors Influencing The Usage of Stress Relief Applications: From The Psychological Perspective
Authors: Kamaruzaman Khairul Nazlin , Fikry Amily , Manshor Rozita
Published: October 2024

Stress remains one of the most difficult challenges in responding to various situations. It elicits negative thoughts and feelings in the person. Counseling, training, exercise, and other methods effectively reduce stress. However, with the advancement of technology, different approaches to dealing with it have emerged. One of the types of digital health applications was stress relief applications. This application was starting to become famous as an alternative to help individuals manage their stress levels. Numerous stress-management or stress-relief applications are available for smartphones and tablets. These applications include a variety of stress-reduction techniques, including meditation, mindfulness breathing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relaxation techniques. This review paper explores the psychological factors influencing the usage of stress relief applications. In this review paper, researchers focused on perceived stress, motivation for self-care, and cognitive engagement. Understanding these psychological factors can help the individual experiencing high stress levels to utilize the stress relief application. Besides, for the application developers, it gives the idea to create compelling digital tools that cater to users' specific needs and preferences, ultimately promoting better stress management and overall well-being.
Technological Innovation for Sustainable Supply Chain Management in the Food Industry
Authors: Rui Fu , Kaliani Sundram Veera Pandiyan
Published: October 2024

This study explores the critical role of technological innovations—specifically blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI)—in enhancing sustainable supply chain management within Malaysia's food industry. As the industry faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices due to environmental concerns, regulatory demands, and consumer expectations, these technologies offer significant potential for improving traceability, reducing waste, and optimizing operational efficiency. The research highlights how blockchain enhances transparency and ethical sourcing, IoT enables real-time monitoring to minimize waste, and AI optimizes demand forecasting and inventory management, reducing overproduction and resource waste. However, the study also identifies substantial barriers to the adoption of these technologies, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These challenges include high implementation costs, a shortage of skilled labor, and concerns over data security and privacy. To address these issues, the study recommends starting with pilot projects to mitigate risks, investing in continuous workforce training, enhancing data security measures, and leveraging government support and industry collaborations. By overcoming these challenges, Malaysia's food industry can effectively integrate these innovations, leading to more sustainable, efficient, and resilient supply chains. This research underscores the importance of strategic planning and continuous improvement in fully realizing the benefits of technological advancements, thereby positioning Malaysia’s food industry as a leader in sustainable practices within the global market.
Impact of Brand Equity and Purchase Intention on Dietetics and Nutrition Consultation Service
Authors: Ab. Halim Roslilee , Chuah Soo-Cheng , Zukfily Mohd Zawawi , Goh Theng-Huey
Published: October 2024

The market value of a brand is reflected by brand equity. It signals consumers' recognition and preferability toward certain brands. In a highly competitive market, brand equity becomes crucial as it can lead to customer loyalty and product resilience. Strong brand equity helps a company to stand out among competitors and can significantly influence financial performance by driving higher sales volume and profitability. As more Malaysians shift their lifestyles and become more health-conscious after the COVID-19 pandemic,  the demand in the healthcare market has expanded massively. By focusing on the healthcare market, especially on dietetics and nutrition consultation services, this paper seeks to evaluate how brand equity influences consumers’ intention in making purchases. Four dimensions of brand equity will be investigated, consisting of perceived quality, brand awareness, brand association and brand image. A total of 194 data were collected using the convenience sampling method in the Subang Jaya region, Malaysia. The findings of this study showed that perceived quality, brand awareness, and brand association have a positive significant impact on purchase intention for dietetics and nutrition consultation services while brand image was found to be insignificantly influencing purchase intention. This provides insight and implications for the dietetics and nutrition consultation services market and practitioners, especially in formulating their marketing strategies.
Job-Hopping Intention Among Lecturers in Private Education Institutions
Authors: Mat Zaki Muhammad Ridhwan , Ma’amor Hairunnisa , Munir Ros Intan Safinas , Mohamad Nazri Nur Zarifah
Published: October 2024

The practice of frequently changing jobs known as job-hopping is increasingly prevalent across industries, including academia in search of better opportunities or personal growth. Due to this situation, it is more challenging for educational institutions, particularly in the private education sector to retain highly skilled lecturers in the organization. This study aims to identify the relationship between job-hopping intention among lecturers in private educational institutions and the factors that are job satisfaction, job motivation, psychological contract, and person-environment fit. Data was collected from 260 respondents across all KPTM branches through questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 29. The findings show that strong psychological contract negatively influences job-hopping. On the other hand, job satisfaction, job motivation, and person-environment fit show no significant influence. This study not only provides a deeper understanding of job-hopping motivation but also gives valuable insight for policymakers to develop strategies and modules that enhance job satisfaction and retention among lecturers, especially in private education institutions.
Derin Öğrenme ile Hücre Görüntülerinin Tespiti ve Sayımı
Authors: Sözen Zeynep , Barışçı Necaattin
Published: October 2024

Hücreler, canlılığın temel yapı birimleri olup, klinik ve akademik çalışmalarda büyük önem taşımaktadır. Hücre sayımı ise hastalıkların teşhisi ve takibinde kritik rol oynar. Hücre sayım yöntemleri, makineler ve insan gözü ile yapılan sayımlar olarak yer almaktadır. Ancak bu yöntemler maliyet, hata oranı ve zaman açısından dezavantajlara sahiptir. Bu nedenle literatürde yeni yöntemler geliştirilmektedir. Bu çalışmada, hücre görüntüleri içeren BBBC005 veri seti kullanılarak hücre tespiti ve sayımı gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmanın ilk aşamasında hücre tespiti U-Net ve V-Net modelleri ayrı bir şekilde uygulanarak yapılmıştır. İki modelin sonuçları karşılaştırıldığında U-Net modelinden daha iyi sonuç alındığı görülmüştür. Elde edilen sonuçları daha da iyileştirmek adına U-Net mimarisi residual bloklar ile geliştirilmiştir ve literatüre katkı sağlanmıştır. Önerilen model olarak U-Net ve geliştirilmiş U-Net mimarisi bir arada kullanılarak bir topluluk mimarisi oluşturulmuştur. Çalışma sonucunda %96,15’lik bir doğruluk oranı elde edilmiştir. Çalışmanın ikinci kısmında scikit-image kütüphanesi ile hücre sayımı yapılmıştır. Bu aşamada model tarafından belirlenen her bir hücre scikit-image kütüphanesi ile tek tek etiketlenmiştir ve ayrı bir renk olacak şekilde işaretlenmiştir. Bu görsel sonuçlar, çalışmanın güvenilirliğini artırmıştır. Temel bir modelin geliştirilmesi, farklı iki modelin çıktılarının birlikte kullanılarak daha iyi bir sonuç alınması ile yapılan bu yenilikler, hücre tespiti ve sayımı alanında iyileştirmeler sunmakta ve literatüre katkı sağlamaktadır.
O bill Palmerston e o Império do Brasil
Authors: El Youssef Alain
Published: October 2024

On August 24, 1839, the British Parliament passed the Palmerston Act as part of its global crusade against the smuggling of Africans to America. The measure, which signaled a radicalization of Britain's anti slave trade policy, classified the trade of Africans as trafficking, authorizing the country's navy to seize Portuguese vessels suspected of engaging in this activity. Based on the premise that the dispute between Portugal and Great Britain did not solely influence the fate of these countries, this article aims to analyze how the Brazilian press reacted to the Palmerston Act, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Additionally, the text intends to examine the consequences of this act for the future of the slave trade to the Empire of Brazil, particularly in its political dimension.
O herói improvável e o elixir das concórdias
Authors: Lisle Cerqueira Leite Seelaender Airton
Published: October 2024

The reproduction of pleasant myths, the fabrication of heroic predecessors for present political movements and the upkeep of useful lies for the defence of noble causes should not constitute the aim of legal historians. On the contrary, it is their scientific duty to point out the inappropriateness of such conducts and the lack of plausibility of narratives produced this way. Showing how the legal community of São Paulo has reconstructed its memory, the article offers a new interpretation about the path of Goffredo Telles Junior as a political militant and State theorist. Re-examining forgotten remains of such path and reinterpreting the already known sources, we aim at demonstrating that his adhesion to Integralismo, far from having been an insignificant and episodical juvenile whim, was a decisive moment which affected his ideological views along four decades. From the thirties to the hardest times of the Military Dictatorship, his texts abounded with typical elements of the far-right antidemocratic thought: the obsession with corporatism as a supposed antidote against class struggle, the repugnance for liberal democracy, the disdain for the opinions of the average citizen, the strong attachment to hierarchy and to the “Principle of Authority”, the rejection of individualism and the belief that small élites, superior to the “mass”, should show the Nation its way. Obvious as well in the first integralist party as in its postwar successor, Goffredo’s longstanding loyalty to that far-right movement tends to be disregarded by his admirers, thus wiping out decades of the jurist’s political activity.