bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Novel Sound Imaging Method for the Localization of Leakages in Automotive Components and Structures
Authors: Rittenschober Thomas
Published: May 2023

This contribution describes a novel method for visualizing leakages in automotive structures using a rotating linear array of a few digital ultrasound microphones in combination with a multi-frequency ultrasound transmitter. The rotating array scans the incident sound field generated by the ultrasound transmitter on a circular area. In a typical measurement setup, the ultrasound transmitter is placed in a cavity (e.g. car interior, trunk or similar) and operates at distinct harmonic frequencies at around 40kHz in an omnidirectional fashion. The rotating linear array is operated on the outside of the cavity and captures the sound field escaping through small leakages. While the reduced hardware complexity allows for the design of a lightweight, handheld sound imaging device, the algorithmic portion of the measurement system requires special attention. In fact, established methods of sound imaging like beamforming and nearfield holography cannot be applied to signals stemming from moving sensors. The proposed method of computing an acoustic image using the described measurement setup is based on compensating the moving microphone signals for Doppler distortions and evaluating the coherence of the resulting signals with a non-moving reference microphone for each point in the acoustic image. The setup and methodology is evaluated for leakage and tightness testing of actual automotive components and structures for production cars in a quality control context. The corresponding troubleshooting process from assessment and quantification of the situation to resolution of the root cause is described from a user perspective.
A Turbo-Charged Four-Cylinder Engine Brand Sound Quality Development: A Wholistic Approach
Authors: Farrokhzadeh Hooman
Published: May 2023

This paper introduces a wholistic approach for design and development of a turbo-charged four-cylinder engine system using the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) methodology for target setting. Additionally, an exhaustive comparison is conducted between the current product’s NVH performance and that of the target product to design the required countermeasures to reach the desired performance. The proposed process consists of subsequent phases; starting with the voice of customer collection and organizing customer clinic, definition of strategic target to reach, specifying the gap between the current product’s performance, and setting the desired target levels to design and develop the required enablers to close the gap. The final phase is the demonstration of the current product with emulated enablers to the stakeholders.
Parameters Identification of Mooney-Rivlin Model for Rubber Mount Based on Surrogate Model
Authors: Sun Jiawei , Liu Xiao-Ang , Ou Yang Yi-Hong , Shangguan Wen-Bin
Published: May 2023

As an important vibration damping element in automobile, the rubber mount can effectively reduce the vibration transmitted from the engine to the frame. In this study, a method of parameters identification of Mooney-Rivlin model by using surrogate model was proposed to more accurately describe the mechanical behavior of mount. Firstly, taking the rubber mount as the research object, the stiffness measurement was carried out. And then the calculation model of the rubber mount was established with Mooney-Rivlin model. Latin hypercube sampling was used to obtain the force and displacement calculation data in different directions. Then, the parameters of the Mooney-Rivlin model were taken as the design variables. And the error of the measured force-displacement curve and the calculated force-displacement curve was taken as the system response. Two surrogate models, the response surface model and the back-propagation neural network, were established. In addition, their prediction accuracy was compared and analyzed. For the prediction accuracy, the response surface model is more accurate than the back-propagation neural network. Finally, the surrogate model was combined with crow search algorithm to obtain the minimum error between the measured force-displacement curve and the calculated force-displacement curve. And the parameters of the Mooney-Rivlin model were identified with the presented method. The results show that the relative errors between the calculated stiffness and the measured stiffness in the three directions are less than 3%, which proving the identified parameters are accurate.
Structural Vibration Analysis and Sound Quality Improvement for a Four-Cylinder Engine
Authors: Dong Guo-Qing , Shangguan Wen-Bin
Published: May 2023

An Inline 4-cylinder engine is equipped with second-order balance shafts.When the engine is running under full load in 5000rpm,the engine generated severe structural radiation noise.The bench test analysis shows that the main reason is the resonance of the engine near 800Hz and 1500Hz. In this paper, a method for modeling and analyzing the vibration of the engine structure is proposed, and the sound quality of the engine is evaluated and imporved by the Moore–Glasberg loudness method. Firstly, the finite element model of the engine was established, and the experimental modes of the engine casing assembly, crankshaft and balance shaft were measured. The natural frequencies and modal shapes obtained by calculation and experiment were compared, which validates the established finite element model.Secondly, a flexible multi-body dynamic model of the engine was established. The inertia and torsional stiffness of the drive shaft at flywheel nose are taken into consideration in the model, and a modeling method of the scissor gears on the balance shaft is proposed. The calculated and measured torsion angle at crankshaft nose were compared and analyzed. The results show that the average relative error between the calculated value and the measured value of the torsion angle at crankshaft nose is less than 10%, which verifies the flexible multi-body dynamic model. The influence of the shim gear and drive shaft on the engine structure vibration was analyzed. The results show that the shim gear restrains the knock excitation of the engine, and the drive shaft reduces the torsional vibration of the crankshaft. Thirdly, taking the vibration velocity from engine casing assembly surface as the boundary condition, the field point sound pressure level of the engine casing assembly were calculated.The calculation results show that the overall noise of the engine is serious around 800Hz and 1500Hz, and the calculation results and the test results are in good agreement. In order to improve the sound quality of the engine, the Moore–Glasberg method was used to calculate the loudness of the engine field points, and an engine structure re-design method to enhance sound quality is proposed.
SAT-Inspired Higher-Order Eliminations
Authors: Blanchette Jasmin , Vukmirović Petar
Published: May 2023

We generalize several propositional preprocessing techniques to higher-order
logic, building on existing first-order generalizations. These techniques
eliminate literals, clauses, or predicate symbols from the problem, with the
aim of making it more amenable to automatic proof search. We also introduce a
new technique, which we call quasipure literal elimination, that strictly
subsumes pure literal elimination. The new techniques are implemented in the
Zipperposition theorem prover. Our evaluation shows that they sometimes help
prove problems originating from Isabelle formalizations and the TPTP library.
PBL Using AI Technology-based Learning Tools in a College English Class
Authors: Kim Mi Kyong
Published: May 2023

This study aims to develop and implement a PBL framework using AI technology-based learning tools, namely, Naver Papago, Google Translate, and Grammarly. The six-week framework was embedded into a General English course at a university, and a total of 20 students participated in the study. After collecting 19 students’ questionnaires and 4 sets of group journals in which 20 students participated in four groups, the data were analyzed in order to investigate the students’ English learning experiences through the General English course. The findings are as follows. The students had positive English learning experiences in terms of cognitive factors, affective factors, satisfaction, linguistic factors, knowledge construction, and reflective practices. On the other hand, the students had negative learning experiences in relation to the inadequate quality of AI technology-based tools and the rather over-reliance on the tools. The study concludes with some pedagogical implications: the inclusion of a student-initiated grammar session involving feedback provided by Grammarly, and English language practices involving speaking and writing, both of which should serve to lower the over-reliance of the technology-based tools.
A Mixed Study on the Factors for Enhancing Communication Competency of Nursing Students Participating in Multicultural Basic Subject Class
Authors: Kwon Miyoung , Kim Youngsoon , Suh Minhee
Published: May 2023

This study explores the factors that improve the communication competence of nursing students who participated in a basic subject class related to multicultural education, focusing on a particular medium. For this purpose, the students enrolled in a basic subject class of multicultural education at A University were selected as the research subjects. The research participants were 47 nursing students who participated in this class, and it was conducted as a mixed study. This class is conducted in a ‘flipped’ learning manner, and was established to cultivate communication competencies from the perspective of inter-cultural communication based on question generation and conversation. The results of the survey showed that interpretation competence, role performance competence, and self-presentation competence improved significantly on a statistical basis after the class. Although goal setting competence and message conversion competence were not significant among the students, their scores increased after they took the class. The researcher collected data through participatory observation, from the learners' task performance results, and through FGI analysis (what does this stand for?). The results of analyzing the data are as follows. First, the activity of generating questions in small groups was linked to new meaning-creating communication competencies. Second, communication is not simply a matter of information exchange efficiency, but is promoted more in the relationship of teamwork and cooperation. Third, communication competency for the students improved during the process of them reaching an agreement through conversation in a practical sense. Finally, a practical teaching method was proposed to improve their communication competency and to expand and apply these methods to their real lives.
A Study on the Current State and Adaptation of the Cross-entry Students between the Field of Liberal Arts and Science －Focusing on the case of S University
Authors: Seong ShinHyung , Han YunYoung
Published: May 2023

University admission through cross-entry admission is active and expected to accelerate further. However, due to this, it is expected that more students will drop out due to maladaptation to their department. Accordingly, universities must prepare systematic management, including the academic counseling necessary for students entering the Liberal Arts and Sciences Cross Application. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify the current status of cross-application and the needs of cross-entry students in 2021 and 2022 at S University. Academic counseling was planned and conducted to help students‘ academic achievement and school adaptation. Primary research was conducted to help students with liberal arts and science cross-entry status to have a successful college life. First, in the 2021 school year, most of the cases involved students who completed liberal arts courses in high school and had applied to university science courses for reasons that were advantageous for employment. On the other hand, in the 2022 school year, science majors in high school applied to the field of liberal arts for reasons of admission to universities with a higher pass estimate. Second, among the 2021 cross-entry students who entered the science field, there was a phenomenon in which female students cross-applied again to the liberal arts field in 2022. Third, in terms of satisfaction with the department entered, compared to students enrolled in 2021, the satisfaction level of students enrolled in 2022 was lower at a statistically significant level, indicating that students who cross-applied for liberal arts have greater difficulty adapting to their department than students who cross-apply for science. This shows that the combined test for cross-application among liberal arts and science students can cause difficulties in their adaptation to college. This study sought and suggested alternatives for successful college adaptation for newly admitted students who requested academic counseling. This study also serves as primary research for universities to better help them understand and prepare their cross-application entrance exams.
The Mediating Effect of Senior-Junior Mentoring on the Relationship between Cooperative Learning Experience and College Commitment of University Freshmen in Liberal Arts Classes
Authors: Kim Jung Joo , Jeong Hong In
Published: May 2023

This purpose of this paper was to see the mediating effect of mentoring by seniors and juniors in the relationship between cooperative learning experiences and college commitment in liberal arts classes opened for university freshmen. To this end, a survey was conducted on mentees who had been taking competency-building courses at K university and a structural equation model was analyzed based on the survey. The study results are as following. First, cooperative learning experience did not have a significant effect on college commitment. Second, cooperative learning experience had a significant effect on mentoring. Third, cooperative learning experience had a statistical effect on college commitment completely mediated by mentoring. Based on these empirical research results, we suggest that the active use of mentoring by seniors and juniors should be considered in addition to providing cooperative learning experiences for the adaptation to and satisfaction with college life among university freshmen.
Teaching and Learning Method to Enforce Authorship in College Writing
Authors: Kim Yoo Mi
Published: May 2023

This paper focused on checking the concept of authorship, which is necessary in college writing class, and providing students a method on how to write in actual class. The authorship required in college writing classes is basically a characteristic required of members of the academic community, but the characteristics of the discourse community emphasized by social constructionists help us understand authorship. Furthermore, the autobiographical self, discoursal self and the possibilities for self-hood in the socio-cultural and institutional context in addition to self as author should be operational in balance to alleviate the problems developed by the lopsidedness of authorship required for academic writing aimed in college writing classes. This is a perspective that it is important in its ability to recognize the presence of authorship in learners from the start and to manifest it after seeing that the method forcing learners to study well only in accordance to the customs of academic community has limitations. We suggested two steps of a detailed learning method to accomplish this goal. First, Bakhtin’s externalization concept in activity for topic establishment was applied for learners to recognize authorship and to allow them to find the status of authorship by themselves. It is to target columns written by professional writers but on topics that are widely accessible, so that learners can find their own authorship as much as professional writers. This method allows learners to have the characteristics of a college student, a consumer, a member of the MZ generation, and a citizen and to find a favorable position to take in order for them to adopt a professional perspective. Next, this method makes learners apprehend the discourse according to presented topic and to draw the perspective of support or agreement. Afterwards, students can incorporate this opinion into their own perspective. Students will be able to examine what perspectives are revealed through issues related to mobility rights for persons with disabilities that were easily accessible to learners, and to experience the process of finding detailed perspectives, The process to experience and to find an attitude of their own is more beneficial for learners to build authorship than the perspective or insistence itself.
Genetic mutations in the molecular pathogenesis of gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Authors: Saravanan Deepak , Mohan Monisha
Published: May 2023

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are mesenchymal tumors which predominantly originate from the interstitial cells of Cajal in the intestinal lining. Around ~85% of malignant GISTs possess activating mutations in the tyrosine kinase receptors KIT or PDGFRA. The driver mutations in genes other than KIT or PDGFRA account for around 15% GISTs and belong to highly heterogeneous groups called wild-type GISTs. Around 20–40% of WT-GISTS are deficient for the succinate dehydrogenase complex (SDHA, SDHB, SDHC, SDHD). Mutations in SDH cause the accumulation of oncometabolite succinate that increases the level of HIF1α which enhances the transcription of several genes including IGF1, IGF2, and VEGF inducing the proliferation of the cancer cells. The remaining WT-GISTS are associated with mutations in BRAF, loss-of-function of NF1, hyperactivation FGFR, inactivation of tumor suppressor genes (p53 and dystrophin), and mutations in DNA damage response genes such as RAD51 and BRCA2 which results in the activation of the PI3K/mTOR or RAS/RAF/MAPK signaling cascade. Therefore, understanding the mutational status and molecular characterization of GIST plays a very crucial role in the overall management of GIST.
Vedolizumab has no effect on the course of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A retrospective cohort analysis
Authors: Kumar Prabhat , Almomani Ashraf , Onwuzo Somtochukwu , Boustany Antoine , Krishtopaytis Eduard , Alshaikh Dana , Albakri Almaza , Alkhayyat Motasem , Kiwan Tareq , Asaad Imad
Published: May 2023

Background and Aim: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the commonest cause of chronic liver disease and is a leading cause of liver transplantation in the United States, with no approved medication to halt or reverse its progression. Recent animal-model prospective trial-suggested that drug Vedolizumab leads to improvement and reversal in the NAFLD-related metabolic derangements. Vedolizumab is an α4β7 integrin-inhibitor that is approved for use in IBD patients. Our study aims to understand Vedolizumab's impact on the course of NAFLD in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of 158 subjects with NAFLD who received Vedolizumab at Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF). One cohort of 79 patients with NAFLD who received Vedolizumab were matched with control group of 79 patients. We determined the primary outcome as the response to Vedolizumab measured as Fibrosis-4 (Fib-4) regression to <1.3 points after one year of treatment.

Results: We observed that there was no statistically significant difference response (p= 0.576), progression of the disease (p= 1.000) or change in the number of cirrhosis decompensation episodes (in those with NAFLD cirrhosis) among Vedolizumab recipients.

Conclusions: In this retrospective cohort analysis, and unlike in the previous animal model, Vedolizumab was not associated with statistically significant improvement or progression in the Fib-4 score after one year of treatment, and among those with NAFLD-cirrhosis, there was no statistical difference in the complication rates.
Research progress and prospect of circular RNA in multiple myeloma
Authors: Yu Wenjun , Zhou Fan
Published: May 2023

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a novel type of covalently closed RNAs recently found to be involved in several physiological and pathological processes. A series of studies have proved that cyclic RNAs are related with the genesis and development of tumors, for example circ_0007841 and PVT1. Some circRNAs are strictly related to advanced clinical stage and poor prognosis, including circPTK2, circ-RNF217, circ-AFF2, circ-MYBL2, circ_0069767, circ-CDYL, circ_0000142, circRNA_101237 and exo-circMYC. In addition, circRNAs are involved in drug resistance and complications, they are circ-CCT3, Circ-007841, ciRS-7,circPVT1, circ_0001821, Exo-circ-G042080 and circCHEK1_246aa. Therefore, we propose that circRNAs can be considered as potential diagnostic and prognostic markers, which can induce chemoresistance, and might indicate novel therapeutic targets for multiple myeloma. Targeting cyclic RNA therapy will bring spring to the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Quality of stillbirth and neonatal death audit in Malawi: A descriptive observational study
Authors: Gondwe Mtisunge Joshua , Desmond Nicola , Aminu Mamuda , Allen Stephen
Published: May 2023

WHO developed a guideline for implementing stillbirth and neonatal death audits at healthcare facilities in 2016. Like many other poor resource countries, stillbirths and neonatal deaths rates remain high in Malawi despite implementation of audit. This paper assesses the quality of facility-based stillbirth and neonatal death audit implementation in Malawian hospitals and provides recommendations for improvement. In accordance with the WHO audit guidelines, we applied mixed methods to determine the quality of audit implementation in seven hospitals in Malawi. We reviewed hospital surveillance data; audit document forms and action plans. We sought staff perceptions and opinions through a questionnaire and interviews and observed audit meetings. Quantitative data was analysed using IBM SPSS 26.0 and presented using frequencies and proportions. Qualitative data were analysed using predefined themes in a survey guide. The frequency of audits and number of stillbirth and neonatal deaths audited varied significantly between hospitals. No hospital had national audit guidelines. Deficiencies included limited information on neonatal death audit data collection and reporting tools, incomplete documentation, lack of senior staff commitment and a blame or shame atmosphere. Audit meetings often did not start with review of ward statistics, previous minutes and follow-up as to whether previous recommendations had been implemented. Challenges in analysing audit information and recommending solutions resulted in lowquality action plans. No objective evidence was found that audit recommendations were implemented. Assessed according to WHO guidelines, audits were of low quality resulting in challenges in identifying and addressing factors contributing to mortality. We recommend regular audit implementation, with completion of audit cycles for audit to contribute to mortality reduction.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF KCR AND BRT: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY COVERING THE MASS TRANSIT NEEDS AND POLICIES IN KARACHI AS A MEGACITY
Authors: Mustafa Sameen
Published: May 2023

Karachi, the fastest-growing megacity in the world, is home to more than 22 million dwellers according to independent sources. Since 1998, its population has increased by more than 100 per cent from 11 million. Considering the population framework given by Karachi Strategic Development Plan 2020, the city is expected to have a population of 28.5 million which would exceed 30 million by 2030. The megacity in the developing countries has mega issues including energy, health, sanitation, education system, employment, environment and transportation. In the last few decades, a large number of developing cities have made huge investments to solve their traffic problems by building mass transit and intelligent traffic systems. One of the most challenging and complicated issues in most megacities is the need to provide a mass transit system for commuters and solve the issues related to traffic management. Karachi is the only Megacity in the world with no proper Mass Transit System. This study attempts to make a comparison between the Sindh Government Karachi Mass Transit Plan 2030 containing six Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors, particularly Green Line, and the revival of Karachi Circular Railway (KCR). The Research Design is based on secondary; exploratory and observational data. Sampling and Survey data has been taken from The Karachi Megacity Survey KMCS-2016 and other secondary sources. This study explores the concerns of the commuters in making available the transport solution in the form of Mass Transit System. It, then, evaluates the features and issues related to the BRT and KCR. The study tries to find out the consequences which ultimately will occur as a result of adopting and implementing either of these or both Mass Transit systems in the context of Karachi as a megacity. The final part of this study tries to identify a better solution for the masses of Karachi as a sustainable long term transit plan.
INVESTIGATING INTERGENERATION WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: AN EVIDENCE FROM HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (HEIS) OF PAKISTAN AND CHINA
Authors: Azhar Kaukab Abid , Kiran Zara , Ahmed Hassaan
Published: May 2023

Companies are focused on improving intergenerational diversity in the workplace by making the organizational environment more inclusive. Not only does intergenerational diversity improve organizational competitiveness but also it benefits the employees as they can learn from each other’s varied experiences and styles. However, as it is with managing other forms of diversity, coping with intergenerational conflicts can be challenging for the employers. Traditional societies, like Pakistan and China, place great importance on respecting older generations. The academic hierarchy is still based on the seniority of its teachers. Therefore, investigating the perception of employees, of Pakistani and Chinese Universities, on intergenerational working relationships provided better insights into the intergenerational workplace diversity issues. A qualitative study was conducted via 20 semi-structured interviews from faculty members. Findings revealed that although both sets of employees had shown high levels of satisfaction, in terms of the intergenerational working relationships but the old employees were more vocal in terms of how they had to adjust while working with the young employees. On the other hand, young employees were more appreciative of the senior employees and acknowledged their contribution more.
PARENTAL INTERVENTION IN NURTURING RESILIENT SOCIETY IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Hyder Dr. Mustafa , Zafar Dr. Sheeba , Mustafa MS. Sameen
Published: May 2023

The relationships between children and their parents that are warm and supporting are the most crucial elements in developing resilience and dealing with potential challenges. Child development research has developed and greatly advanced offering ideas and concepts ranging from evidence of when, where and how parents can shield their children from environmental stressors impacting their lives and growth.

Childhood is idealized as a carefree time where children only cherish relationships with their parents. However, youth alone cannot offer guard against all emotional odds and traumas that many children have to face. Children are encountered by multi facet problems from settling in new classroom environments to maltreatment by classmates, domestic abuse or even severe consequences of behavioral rigidity. Thus along with the physical transformations children often are confronted with uncertain behavioral responses from their peers, friends and family that requires them to develop skills of resilience. Like many other responsibilities, developing resilience significantly lies with of parents as custodians of their mental and physical well-being. 

The research is being conducted in the scenario of Pakistan where culture places immense value in family cohesion and parental supervision. This research is an endeavor to lay out the role of young parents as an integral part in developing resilience during early years of childhood which will provide strong foundations for human prosperity and ability, indispensable for the development of healthy, adaptable and tolerant young minds. Moreover, early interventions will facilitate children to come out from challenging experiences with a positive perspective towards culture, social and religious differences, learn from failures, and become adaptive to changes.
YOUNG ADULTS' SWITCHING BEHAVIOUR IN THE CELLULAR SERVICE INDUSTRY OF PAKISTAN
Authors: Munir Dr Malik Mamoon , Muhammad Ahsan Javed  , Dr Sana Arz
Published: May 2023

This study aims to understand the factors affecting the switching behaviour of young consumers in the cellular service industry of Pakistan. The present study has identified the significant (price and social influence) and insignificant (network coverage and promotion) factors that provoke consumers to switch their cellular service provider. This research used a quantitative research design, and data were collected using the questionnaire technique. Through random sampling, undergraduate students of private universities of engineering, computer science, and management sciences departments in Karachi, Pakistan, were selected and administered 270 questionnaires. However, 184 respondents provided their useful feedback with a response rate of 68%. The present study has identified that price and social factors play a significant role in influencing consumers switching behaviour. In contrast, promotion and network coverage do not impact young adults switching behaviour in the cellular service sector of Pakistan. Since the research has targeted the telecom industry of Pakistan, it contributes to the literature on marketing and consumer behaviour by identifying and comprehending the theoretical framework and dimensions associated with consumer switching behaviour.
ASSESSMENT IN PUBLIC SCHOOL OF SINDH: PRACTICES, TRENDS AND IMPLICATIONS
Authors: Mushtaque Ahmed  , Mudassir Shamsi
Published: May 2023

Large- scale assessment is used to evaluate overall education system. It emerged during 1980s as a tool to inform education system across the world. In Pakistan, large- scale assessment was initiated by National Education Assessment Center. In different provinces and areas, assessment centers were also established. Today, ASER, PEACe and SAT are the major large- scale assessment conducted in public sector. This research aimed to examine the large-scale assessment practices in public schools of Sindh, the rationale of large- scale assessment and its contribution to improve overall education. This research is situated in the qualitative paradigm in which the data was collected through document reviews and analysis as well as interviews. The findings confirm that, major three types of large- scale assessments have been reporting dismal situation of students’ achievement. The score generally ranges between 25 and 30 which is an alarming condition. Textbook based teaching, unawareness of teachers about developing standardized and high order assessments and unavailability of basic facilities are the core issues associated with students’ low scores. The consistent low score demands to reconceptualize the rationale of large- scale assessment and the focus may be shifted to promote formative assessment and prepare public sector teachers to conduct effective and meaningful assessments. This research also recommends that the policies regarding assessment already exist which need to be implemented in their true spirit.
RESILIENT EMPLOYEES IN RESILIENT ORGANIZATIONS: THE INFLUENCE ON COMPETENCY OF AN ORGANIZATION THROUGH SUSTAINABLE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Authors: Jamil Sobia , Khan Sherbaz , Zafar Sheeba
Published: May 2023

This research investigates the aspect that impacts the autonomy of employees and sustainable HRM involved in corporate recognition against competitors and propensity to leave. This stud supports the idea that resilient employees have the autonomy to change the status of an organization. This study focused solely on employee resilience on the two effects of perceived insider status and perceived external prestige in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the linkages that exist between the study factors. This study further analyzed that job autonomy may also enhance the employee’s capability and potential to try and do their job in the best possible way. Moreover, In this study, questions (items) were taken from previous research studies that were cited in reputable SCI or ESCI publications. Additionally, sophisticated PLS software was employed to carry out the structural equation modeling.  This mechanism is based primarily on the subject's comfort to exact process the participants for having to respond to the studies tool or amassing data. Further findings discuss in the study.
ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING AND PRICE SENSITIVITY ON PURCHASE BEHAVIOUR: AN SEM-BASED STUDY ON LUXURY PRODUCTS
Authors: Haque Irfan , Anwar Adnan , Zaman Syed Imran
Published: May 2023

The primary purpose of the study was to investigate customer behaviour regarding luxury products in reference to Social media marketing and price sensitivity. The evaluation must be conducted to determine the effect of Social media and Price sensitivity on Consumer Behavior. The research focused the analysis on 100 responses about price sensitivity and social media. This study is ongoing research, and a continuation of this paper is being done with other variables using a representative sample, which will be compiled in another comparative study. Millennial customers have been connected with an environment preference, socially responsible items, and high-tech goods; they have been exposed to fast-spending, hedonistic consumers; nonetheless, there is little unanimity over the generation's behaviour. The debate is whether millennials are more price-sensitive, convincible through social media marketing or sensitive to the ethical consumption of valuable goods. The primary purpose of the empirical study was to investigate millennial utilitarian consumer behaviour in terms of their cause by price-sensitive and Value - Co-Creation and their propensity to buy from a company active in corporate citizenship (CSR). We constructed a model for focusing on a particular practical product to examine millennial consumers' inclination towards social media messages and price sensitivity about luxury products. The results indicate that millennial customers are less price-conscious regarding product attributes and prioritize value-co-creation over budget when social media marketing involvement is highlighted. In terms of management, the results highlight the need to establish a more uniform consumer perception to study their intention, motivation, and attitude toward organic foods (considered luxury in the region's society). Important aspects include the analysis of the relationship between price and consumer behaviour and the decision-making of customers.
AN ASSESSMENT OF LABOUR FORCE DISTRIBUTION ACROSS MAJOR CITIES IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Naz Lubna , Qureshi Abdul Aleem , Fatima Ambreen
Published: May 2023

In Pakistan, studies mainly explored the determinants of migration ignoring its effect on the local labor market which may vary depending on the characteristics of the native vs. migrant workforce. The paper is, therefore, an attempt to examine the composition of labor force (migrant vs. native) in fourteen major cities of Pakistan by time and education attainment, specifically, the demographic and educational structure of the native and migrant workforce. The paper also estimates the growth in the workforce - native vs. migrant. The current study has examined the changes that occurred in educational attainment by using a demographic framework. The study has analyzed the net changes that occurred over the period on the basis of specific characteristics and decomposed it into the contribution of different age groups, for instance, young labor, workers who recently immigrated, prime-age workers and also the workers with old age. Here the components based on age have been estimated and compared to the situation of so-called “pseudo age cohorts” for 2007-08 and 2012-13, respectively. The study's finding reveals that migration of unskilled labor was higher in Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Multan, Peshawar and Quetta. However, the skilled migrant is higher in cities like Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. Further, the growth in young workers (new entrants) is highest in Quetta (24%) and is lowest in Rawalpindi (4%). It is concluded that the natives who live in the host city can be benefited as long as there exists a difference in their educational attainment. However, the residents (natives) gain if their educational level matches with the immigrants while the residents or natives lose if they attain a similar educational level to the immigrants.
CPEC AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS IN PAKISTAN
Authors: Shah Sayed Zubair , Zakir Muhammad Hamza
Published: May 2023

The "World Trade Organization (WTO)" is an organization that Pakistan is a part of, the primary goal of which is to improve international trade in a long-term, sustainable way. What's more, Pakistan stands behind the “Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Work of 1886” in addition to the “Universal Copyright Convention of 1952” and “The agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, 1995 (TRIPs)”.  On 1st January 1995, Pakistan signed the “Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs Agreement)” with the “World Trade Organisations (WTO)” in terms of the protection afforded to intellectual property. The study is a mixed study focused on qualitative and quantitative studies and analyzed primary and secondary sources.
EXPLORING TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS USING CHATGPT
Authors: Iqbal Nayab , Ahmed Hassaan , Azhar Kaukab Abid
Published: May 2023

ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize education. By allowing machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to interact with students in real-time, ChatGPT can provide students with personalized and interactive learning experiences that are tailored specifically for their individual needs. This study uses Technology Acceptance Model to explore the attitudes of faculty members towards using ChatGPT. Semi-structured interviews with 20 faculty members of a private university in Pakistan were conducted. The responses from the interviews indicate that university faculty are generally cautious in their approach to using ChatGPT. The faculty members had a negative perception and attitude towards using ChatGPT. Potential risks such as cheating and plagiarism were cited as major concerns, while potential benefits such as ease in lesson planning and assessment were also noted. The results of this study suggest that university faculty need more information and education about ChatGPT in order to make informed decisions about its use. Additionally, future research should focus on student perceptions and the use of quantitative methods to gain further insight into how university faculty are using ChatGPT for teaching and learning purposes.
PERAN PEMERINTAH KOTA TANJUNGPINANG DALAM PENINGKATAN DAN PENGOPTIMALAN RETRIBUSI PARKIR DI KOTA TANJUNGPINANG
Authors: Karniya Hanthyta Dwi , Rudy Subiyakto
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana peran Pemerintah Kota Tanjungpinang dalam peningkatan dan pengoptimalan retribusi parkir di Kota Tanjungpinang. Problematis yang ditemukan adanya ketidakstabilan penerimaan retribusi parkir untuk Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD) Kota Tanjungpinang. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara, peneliti menemukan bahwa lemahnya tingkat pengawasan yang dilakukan oleh dinas dalam memantau kinerja para juru parkir berdampak kepada melemahnya inisiatif juru parkir dalam memberikan karcis parkir. Sehingga proses pendataan penerimaan retribusi parkir untuk PAD tidak mencapai target ralisasi.  Penelitian ini dikemas dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif untuk memperoleh pemahaman mendalam tentang pelaksanaan retribusi parkir di Kota Tanjungpinang. Hasil penelitian ini nantinya akan menjawab rumusan masalah penelitian. Bahwa upaya Pemko Tanjungpinang dalam peningkatan dan pengoptimalan penerimaan retribusi parkir dilihat dari indikator regulator, stabilitator-fasilitator, innovator-dinamisator, dan modernisator perlu dimaksimalkan. Oleh karena itu, saran dari penelitian ini agar tingkat kepekaan dan pengawasan terhadap fenomena yang terjadi lebih diperhatikan melalui rekomendasi dalam penelitian ini. Sehingga, penelitian selanjutnya dapat memberikan penjelasan mengenai proses pelaksanaan dari penggunaan innovasi yang dihadirkan oleh Pemerintah Kota Tanjungpinag.
Peran Dinas Sosial Dalam Menanggulangi Gelandangan Dan Pengemis Di Kota Tanjungpinang
Authors: Salsabila Qorina , Gabriela Purba  , Selvia Evayanti Saragih
Published: May 2023

Gelandangan dan pengemis adalah akibat masalah social yang tidak bisa dihindari. Permasalahan sosial ini merupakan interaksi dan akumulasi dari berbagai permasalahan seperti kemiskinan, pendidikan rendah, minimnya keterampilan kerja, lingkungan sosial budaya, kesehatan, dan lain sebagainya. Dinas Sosial sebagai Instansi yang bertanggung jawab atas permasalahan sosial apakah sudah maksimal atau belum. Adapaun metode yang digunakan pada penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data diambil dari hasil publikasi pemerintah kota Tanjung Pinang sendiri. Dari hasil yang didapat masih terdapat banyak gelandangan dan pengemis, bahkan ada golongan yang bertambah. Sebenarnya perencanaan yang dibuat dari Dinas Sosial sudah baik, dari visi, misi, tujuan, sasaran, strategi, dan program. Tetapi pada realisasinya kinerja belum maksimal bahkan belum terealisasi sama sekali. Misalnya sarana dan prasana rehabilitasi di kota Tanjung Pinang masih belum ada.
Kajian Publik Terhadap Pelayanan Pembuatan KTP Elektronik Di Dinas Kependudukan Dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Mojokerto
Authors: Hikmah Muhaimin  , Desi Nur V  , Nasihul Amin  , Zelga Navy A. P  , Azzara Rum  , M. Ghozali
Published: May 2023

Database kependudukan nasional yang memiliki sistem pengamanan atau pengendalian baik dari segi administrasi maupun teknologi informasi menjadi dasar dari dokumen yang dikenal dengan E-KTP atau Elektronik KTP. Ini berfungsi untuk mengidentifikasi warga negara Indonesia menggunakan kartu identitas ini. Pada Februari 2011, Kementerian Dalam Negeri Indonesia memperkenalkan program KTP Elektronik atau E-KTP. Dengan E-KTP, semua sistem keamanan administrasi berbasis database disertakan dalam inisiatif pemerintah untuk pendataan ini. KTP diharapkan memiliki akses NIK yang digunakan untuk urusan administrasi kependudukan sehari-hari. E-KTP digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi penduduk Indonesia. Masalah E-KTP di Indonesia adalah masalah yang signifikan dan rumit, dan banyak strategi atau taktik telah digunakan oleh pemerintah untuk mengatasinya sejauh ini. Pemerintah Indonesia menggunakan peran dalam penerapan E-KTP sebagai salah satu metode atau strategi untuk menarik perhatian masyarakat. Studi ini bertujuan untuk memberikan layanan yang lebih individual dan berkualitas tinggi kepada setiap penduduk sekaligus memfasilitasi administrasi yang efisien. Penduduk Kabupaten Mojokerto yang terbelakang juga menjadi sasaran inisiatif ini, yang juga berupaya untuk mempromosikan data yang akurat, meningkatkan kualitas, dan mengefisienkan layanan. Selain pilihan, peningkatan SDM (Sumber Daya Manusia) atau kapasitas pekerja untuk memasok berbagai sumber daya terkait manajemen layanan yang dapat diakses melalui pelatihan terstruktur di berbagai tingkatan adalah cara lain untuk meningkatkan kualitas layanan. Layanan E-KTP Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil Kabupaten Mojokerto telah mendapatkan masukan dari masyarakat sebagai bagian dari pendekatan studi kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa evaluasi masyarakat terhadap pelayanan Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil Kabupaten Mojokerto dalam pembuatan E-KTP dapat dilihat dari kemudahan proses pelayanan, dan pelayanan tersebut masih perlu ditingkatkan.
Impact of Student Debt on Decisions of Terminal Clinical Education Experiences in Physical Therapist Education
Authors: Rodriguez Jennifer , Davidson Whitney , Palmer III R. Joseph , Rapport Mary Jane
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Student debt is of growing concern in physical therapy and other health professions in the United States. This study explored the extent to which finances and other factors influenced student decision making when applying to and selecting terminal clinical education experiences. Methods: An online survey was developed and distributed to 250 recent graduates of a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (2016-19). A logistic regression model was used to determine the relationship between respondents’ reported student debt and other factors when choosing a nontraditional model (the yearlong internship model (YLI)/residency model) or the traditional 4-month model. A 5-point Likert scale was used to rate the level of importance for each factor. Results: Seventy-six participants, across four cohorts completed the survey, representing a 30.4% response rate. The logistic regression model found that student debt did not significantly predict whether a student was likely to choose the nontraditional model over the traditional shorter terminal clinical experience; however, age and relationship status were found to be significant predictors of preference for length of experience. Based on aggregate mean data, the most important decision-making criterion in deciding the terminal clinical experience was patient population, followed by the culture of the clinic, then geographic location, and type of clinical setting. The criterion with the lowest aggregate mean was peer (within cohort) competition followed by student debt. A comparison of means found two decision-making criteria significantly reduced from the point of application to the commitment decision: saving money and interprofessional opportunities. Both decision-making criteria became less important for students when deciding on their terminal clinical experience as compared to when they were applying for the terminal clinical experience approximately 3 months earlier. Conclusions / Recommendations: Student debt was not an important factor in selecting the terminal clinical education experience and did not predict whether a student would apply to or select the YLI model rather than the shorter, traditional option. Instead, students considered multiple factors when selecting their terminal experience. Healthcare education programs may want to consider these factors in recruitment of clinical sites, student advising, and/or student placements related to the terminal clinical education experience.