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Solving Wage Information Asymmetry: The Perspective of the European Union and Lithuania
Authors: Ambrazevičiūtė Kristina 
Published: October 2024

The search for criteria and mechanisms for resolving the pay gap between men and women is one of the main directions of the equality policy of the European Union. More than half a century after the establishment of the principle of the right to equal pay for the same work or work of equal value, it became apparent that the pay gap between men’s and women’s wages remains unsealed. One reason is the wage information asymmetry between the employee and employer. This asymmetry was corrected in the Pay Transparency Directive of the European Union.
The author examines the measures for adjusting information asymmetry on wages provided for in the directive. They are divided into three groups – the measures ensuring pay process transparency, the measures ensuring pay communication transparency, and the measures ensuring pay outcome transparency. Subsequently, obstacles and opportunities for the transfer of these measures to the Lithuanian legal system are discussed.
Constitutional Identity Between Riga and Strasbourg: The Courts’ Dialogue Developing Latvian Constitutional Law
Authors: Kučs Artūrs , Pleps Jānis 
Published: October 2024

The article provides insight into the recent development of the concept of constitutional identity in the Latvian legal system. The authors mainly focus on the dialogue between the national highest courts, especially the Constitutional Court, and the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union, concerning the concept of constitutional identity.
In recent years, both supranational courts have dealt with cases involving various aspects of Latvia’s constitutional identity and the respected constitutional values, norms, and principles that define it, as well as the relevant jurisprudence of the national highest courts. The case study of Latvia demonstrates that it is possible to guarantee a harmonious approach to implementing constitutional identity in light of the state’s international obligations as a member of the European Union and the Convention on Human Rights.
Constitutional Guarantees of Intellectual Property Protection in the Context of Digital Transformation: Ukrainian Experience
Authors: Frantsuz-Yakovets Tetiana A. , Anisimov Kyrylo , Biryukova Alevtyna G. , Kolisnykova Hanna V. , Yaroshevska Tamara V. 
Published: October 2024

The purposes of this research are to determine the legal status of intellectual property in the context of digital transformation; to analyse the role of innovative digital technologies in the legal regulation of intellectual property issues; to provide a detailed description of the measures of constitutional protection of intellectual property in the context of digital transformation in Ukraine; to systematize knowledge about constitutional guarantees of intellectual property protection; to determine the role of specialised courts in ensuring intellectual property protection; to provide specific proposals for the development of the legal framework for intellectual property protection. An important aspect of the current study is an in-depth analysis of the challenges and threats of digital transformation to intellectual property. In order to achieve this purpose, the following methods were used: the general philosophical method, the method of system analysis, synthesis, the dialectical method and the formal logical method, the method of deduction and induction. These methods have been used to formulate scientifically significant and practical conclusions on proposals for improving intellectual property legislation in line with the challenges and threats of digital transformation, as well as to provide interim conclusions in accordance with the research purpose.
Análisis Teórico de la Optimización del Ciclo de Vida de Materiales mediante Tecnologías de Inteligencia Artificial y Big Data: Estrategias de Reutilización en la Economía Circular
Authors: Silva Aragon Julio Andres , Manzano Duran Omaira , Gonzalez Castro Yolanda 
Published: October 2024

El presente estudio enfatiza la revolución que supone la integración de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) y Big Data en la sostenibilidad y eficiencia de recursos. Estas tecnologías mejoran la gestión de materiales y fomentan estrategias innovadoras de reutilización, esenciales para la transición hacia una economía circular. El estudio emplea un enfoque cualitativo de tipo teoría fundamentada implementando técnicas como revisión de literatura y análisis de documentos. En los resultados se destaca la necesidad de un enfoque multidisciplinario en la integración de tecnologías avanzadas, combinando habilidades técnicas con una comprensión profunda de los modelos de negocio y dinámicas del mercado, la educación y formación continua en IA y Big Data, así como la colaboración entre empresas, instituciones educativas y entidades gubernamentales son fundamentales para fomentar la innovación y adopción de estas tecnologías en la economía circular. Finalmente, se concluye sobre la importancia de integrar tecnologías avanzadas en la gestión de materiales y la necesidad de un enfoque holístico que combine innovaciones tecnológicas con cambios en modelos de negocio y prácticas de gestión, enfatizando la colaboración interdisciplinaria y la adaptación a contextos específicos para enfrentar los desafíos de sostenibilidad.
Estimating the Height of An Individual from The Length of Ulna in Undergraduate Students of a Nepalese Medical College
Authors: Pandey Niraj , Padhee Bandana 
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Estimation of height from bones plays an important role in identifying unknown bodies, parts of bodies, or skeletal remains. Multiple anthropometric techniques have been used to estimate stature from skeletal remains by anthropologists, anatomists, and forensic experts. The ulna is a long bone often used for body height estimation, as it is mostly subcutaneous throughout its length and is easily approachable for measurement. Methods: The present study was carried out on 100 (57 male and 43 female) undergraduate students of a medical college of the age group of 18 to 24 years. The parameters studied were height, length of right, and left ulna. The observations were analyzed by Pearsonâ€™s correlation to examine the relationship between the length of ulna and height. Results: The mean height of males was 174.54 Â± 13.32 cm and of females was 156.01Â±11.19 cm. The mean length of the right ulna was 27.36 Â± 2.12 cm (males) and 24.35Â±1.97 cm (females). The mean length of the left ulna was 27.29 Â± 2.13 cm (males) and 24.06 Â± 2.18 cm (females). Pearsonâ€™s correlation showed a positive and statistically significant (p<0.001) relation between the length of the ulna and the height. The regression equation was derived to estimate the height of an individual from the length of the ulna. Conclusion: The ulna bone length is an accurate parameter that can be used in estimating an individual's height. The regression equation derived in this study can be of great help to anatomists, clinicians, anthropologists, and forensic scientists.
Análise do Impacto da Perda Econômica de Água Tratada nos Municípios da Região Metropolitana do Recife entre 2018 e 2021
Authors: Ribeiro da Silva Amorim Carolina , Calado Vieira de Melo Lopes Christianne , Beserra de Sá Célio 
Published: October 2024

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar o impacto do valor da perda econômica de água tratada nos municípios da região metropolitana do Recife entre 2018 e 2021. É uma pesquisa do tipo descritiva e comparativa, com abordagem quantitativa do problema formulado, cuja coleta de dados foi obtida na base do Sistema Nacional de Informações sobre Saneamento (SNIS). Com finalização da coleta de dados foi possível obter as informações que serviram de base para os cálculos de volume de água tratada perdida e tarifa média, permitindo a mensuração do valor econômico da perda econômica por município. Os resultados do estudo evidenciam que foi constatada a inefetividade das ações de redução de perdas para os municípios estudados. Em termos relativos o maior valor de volume de perdas obtido foi de 72,29% referente a São Lourenço da Mata (2020) e o menor valor foi de 26,68% do Cabo de Santo Agostinho (2021). Quando considerado o quadriênio, a média anual de valor econômico das perdas em relação à receita operacional nos municípios estudados é de 128%. Essa informação reflete as consequências sobre o faturamento da entidade, visto que, se fossem revertidos para empresa teria sua receita aumentada. Nesse sentido, este trabalho pode contribuir com informações contábeis no campo de saneamento, trazendo contribuição analítica sobre os dados financeiros e operacional do Sistema Nacional de Informações sobre Saneamento, apresentando como fundamento conceitos e aplicações de contabilidade gerencial e de custos.
The Impact of Technological-Organizational-Environmental (TOE) Factors on Homestay Performance
Authors: Ramlan Nurul Liyana , Kamaruzaman Khairul Nazlin , Abdul Rasool Mohamed Saladin , Abu Karim Rizuwan , Isahak Zaharah 
Published: October 2024

Homestay have been a part of the tourism industry for a long time, however, their prevalence is still lower than the other travel-related services. Determining the factors that homestays should have to improve their performance and level them with other tourism services is the goal of this pilot study. Thus, this study aims to investigate how homestay performance can be improved by using the TOE Framework. To do this, a self-administered questionnaire was distributed among 50 homestay coordinators in the pilot study. To verify the validity and internal consistency of the measures, a few tests were carried out on the data by using SPSS 29 software. The three factors examined in this study which are technology, organization and environment factors were all determined to be significant. The findings show that homestays should give each of these factors top priority if they want to improve their performance and stay competitive in the tourism industry. In conclusion, the uniqueness of this study has contributed to the development of the most effective homestay business plan and provided empirical data for the study, both of which are essential resources for decision-makers engaged in the execution of future research.
The Impact of Visual Stimuli on Online Shopper’s Emotion: Applying S-O-R Theory in Online Fashion Retail
Authors: Ariffin Shahira , Ahmad Norsiah , Ain Ibrahim Nadhrathul , Mat Shafie Intan Syafinaz , Muhammad Nur Shahrulliza , Husin Norhusniyati 
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the impact of visual stimuli on consumer emotions and purchase behaviour in online shopping environments, using the Pleasure, Arousal, and Dominance (P-A-D) model as a theoretical framework. It investigates how visual aspects, including website aesthetics, product photography, and design complexity, influence consumer pleasure, arousal, and dominance, ultimately influencing purchase intentions. Visually appealing and well-planned visual material makes consumers feel better, increasing engagement and the likelihood of purchasing. Furthermore, it discovers that increased arousal can lead to impulsive purchasing behaviours, yet a sense of power or control increases consumer confidence and satisfaction. The study emphasises the necessity of combining visual and experiential aspects to create immersive online buying experiences. Theoretical implications recommend a more in-depth analysis of the P-A-D model's applicability in e-commerce. In contrast, managerial implications assert visual design optimisation to improve consumer interactions and sales.
Students' Satisfaction with the Choice of Public Transport Mobility in UiTM Puncak Alam
Authors: Dzulkalnine Natasha , Anuar Marhani Mohamed , Hafit Nor Intan Adha 
Published: October 2024

Transportation is essential for facilitating movement and contributing to economic development. This study aims to measure student satisfaction with public transportation mobility at UiTM Puncak Alam. Understanding the level of satisfaction derived from transportation services is crucial for enhancing student experiences. The main focus of this research is to identify the factors influencing student satisfaction with public transport services, specifically examining reliability, convenience, frequency, and safety in UiTM Puncak Alam. A correlation study was conducted to explore the relationships between these factors and student satisfaction. The research utilized a non-probability convenience sampling method, distributing a questionnaire to 217 students from the Faculty of Business and Management. Data collection occurred over three months, from October 2022 to December 2022, using online questionnaires. The findings indicate that comfort, frequency, and safety significantly influenced student satisfaction. Numerous students expressed their dissatisfaction with the old buses, inconsistent service schedules, and safety issues. These elements were discovered to influence students' selection of public transportation and their overall contentment. The research also highlighted concerns like bus conditions, driver behavior, and punctuality, all of which affect student satisfaction and academic achievement. Based on these findings, the study suggests increasing the bus fleet, enhancing service frequency, and strengthening safety measures to better address student needs and boost their overall satisfaction with public transportation at UiTM Puncak Alam.
Enhancing Employee Retention: The Impact of Training, Career Development and Remuneration Benefits in Selected Manufacturing Companies of Johor Bahru
Authors: Jamaludin Nur Syafiqah , Mohamed Razali Murni Zarina , Omar Nor Farehan 
Published: October 2024

The lack of employee retention programs is the most persistent difficulty in most organizations today. Employees are a crucial and precious asset for an organization for them to achieve their company goals and objectives. This has raised the demand for staff training programs, career development, and remuneration benefits in most organizations to ensure employee retention. The study aimed to identify the influence of employee training, career development, and remuneration benefits on employee retention in selected manufacturing companies in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. For data collection, a structured questionnaire was administered to 152 employees from seven departments of manufacturing companies in Johor Bahru. All the data was analyzed using SPSS statistics. The finding implies that career development appeared to be the most significant variable among all independent variables. Therefore, organizations should put more focus on the improvement of career development among their employees. Top management should emphasize career development and regularly offer training programs to gain employees’ interest in staying in the organizations. Top management should also highlight the importance and benefits of the career development programs and encourage them to join. This in turn enhances retention and increases productivity at selected manufacturing companies in Johor Bahru, Johor.
Fostering Nurses’ Support in the Workplace: Addressing Job Burnout Among Malaysian Medical Doctors Working in Public Hospitals
Authors: Omar Nor Farehan , Md Sharif Saiful Effendy , Mohamed Razali Murni Zarina , Jacob Gouri A. Dominic , Tamrin Suraya Ika 
Published: October 2024

Job burnout in employees is caused by individual factors, including demographic characteristics and nurses’ support. This study analyzed the relationship between nurses’ support and job burnout among medical doctors in Malaysian public hospitals. This research was a correlational study with a cross-sectional design. The research sample was 471 employees, using the non-probability sampling method with the purposive and quota sampling techniques. Data collection used the Abbreviated Maslach Burnout Inventory (aMBI) and nurses’ support items. The data in this study were analyzed using the Statistical Package Social Science (SPSS) and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) software. Findings suggest that 77 medical doctors who participated in the study were from Hospital Pulau Pinang, from the Emergency Department, mostly female, ranging from 24-56 years old, single, and have an MBBS education level. The study assessed the measurement model’s loading, average variance extracted (AVE), and composite reliability (CR) where the loadings were above 0.60. AVEs were greater than 0.50 and CRs were greater than 0.708. Additionally, the bootstrap BCI LL (-0.079) and UL (-0.002) for nurses’ support and job burnout were not straddled a 0 in between. Job burnout had a negative association with nurses’ support. In particular, nurses’ support towards medical doctors lowers their risk of job burnout, which has a substantial impact on medical doctors’ overall well-being. The findings indicated that medical doctors who had complete support from their nurses performed their jobs more efficiently, displayed good task performance, and experienced less job burnout.
Focus Group Interview: University-Industrial Collaboration
Authors: Abdul Razak Norfadzilah , Mohamed Yunus Noor Azlina 
Published: October 2024

Business innovations can introduce novel and imaginative concepts, particularly within digitalization. Innovations have the potential to stimulate the advancement of enterprises, fostering market expansion, enhancing competitiveness, and optimizing profitability. Nevertheless, the implementation of innovation may be achievable in collaboration. Collaborations and interactions between academia and industrial entities may yield improved outcomes. Nevertheless, the presence of obstacles between academia and industries could harm the long-term viability of commercial innovation. The concerns and challenges faced by local institutions and enterprises in Malaysia are examined within the framework of a case study. Data was obtained from a random sample of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) across several industries. A focus group was conducted with 15 representatives from Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) companies and one moderator to lead the discussion. The findings from the focus group have been transcribed and analyzed based on their sharing. The rationale for focusing on CEOs was their role as critical decision-makers responsible for driving corporate innovations. The collection of perspectives from academia and industries was facilitated through face-to-face interviews. The study provided suggestions for potential avenues of future investigation.
Multivariate Regression Analysis of the Impact of Open Market Share Repurchase Activity on the Malaysian Market
Authors: Ahmed Sohail 
Published: October 2024

This research thesis revolves around the need to understand the relationship between share repurchases and the share price behavior of companies listed on Bursa Malaysia on a more recent basis given the economic stability in Malaysia and throughout the world from 2017 to 2021. It started in the West and reached maturity in the 1980s in the United States, but it only began in Malaysia in the 1990s. The studies of share repurchase are still considered an infant in Malaysia as in other countries throughout the world, companies pursue share repurchases for several reasons mainly to signal undervaluation, reward shareholders, defend against the takeover, utilize financial resources efficiently, and many more motives that are interesting for researchers to look at. Unlike other studies that look at announcement dates, since an announcement does not mean the companies will implement the transactions, this research is important since it looks at and analyzes the actual effective repurchase day done by established firms which is are most crucial aspect in analyzing the consequences and the results are that it shows positive abnormal mean returns for most of the companies. Event study methodology was used since this is the best empirical research method and as empirical evidence to analyze abnormal returns from all the other studies. The days observed are 120 days before and after the announcement. Returns for the estimation window, event window (repurchase day), and post-event window were analyzed to see the effects of price movement on repurchase activities at Bursa Malaysia (BSKL).
Macroeconomic Forces Affecting Islamic Performance Indices
Authors: Wahid Zainora Ab , Yahya Norliza Che , Mohd Rashid Siti Norbaya , Karim Muhammad Azizi , Mohd Khalid Amireza 
Published: October 2024

This study aims to investigate the macroeconomic factors that impact the performance of Malaysia's Islamic stock market. This study looks at six independent variables that affect the performance of the Islamic stock market in Malaysia: the world oil price, inflation rate, Islamic interbank rate, money supply (M2), industrial activity index, inflation rate, Islamic interbank rate, exchange rate, and world oil price. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), Bursa Malaysia, Bank Negara Malaysia, and Eikon Thomson Reuters were among the secondary data sources used in this study's quantitative data gathering methodology. The research was carried out over four years (2019–2023) using monthly data. A theoretical model was created to investigate the suggested relationship after it was analyzed using the E-views software. The success of the Islamic stock market was found to be significantly correlated with the inflation rate, money supply, Islamic interbank rate, and exchange rate. These determinants are exerting a direct influence on the Islamic stock market in Malaysia, particularly in its macroeconomic aspects. The present study aims to enhance comprehension regarding the possible effects of different elements on how well the Islamic stock market performs. Different results could come from more research into the various elements affecting the Islamic stock market's performance.
Unveiling the Keys to Employee Loyalty: Exploring Factors Affecting Employee Retention
Authors: Abd Aziz Wan Aliyah Wan , Ahmad Nor Lela , Ma’amor Hairunnisa , Manshor Ruzita , Md. Sohid Faizah , Dzulkalnine Natasha , Mat Nawi Farahiyah Akmal , Nordin Azzura 
Published: October 2024

The issue of employee retention is a crucial factor especially if a company wants to remain relevant in the market. The research analyzes how compensation and benefits, training and development, working environment, and reward and recognition impact the retention of employees. This study will employ a quantitative research design that will involve administering questionnaires to employees working in companies around Klang Valley conducted within the context of Malaysia. In this study, the concepts of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Alderfer’s ERG Theory will be used in a bid to determine factors affecting employee retention. The sampling technique to be used is non-probability. Therefore, convenience sampling will be used with a view of identifying participants with rich information on their experience and perceptions towards the objectives of the study on employee retention. The study seeks to establish how these independent variables impact employee retention to enhance understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices. Reliability analysis, descriptive analysis, correlational analysis, and regression analysis will be employed as a measure of the strength and direction of these relationships. It will reveal the most critical antecedents to overall employee retention and provide actionable insights that organizations can implement to improve their practices. Therefore, while filling the gap in the literature and targeting the Malaysian industry, this study aims to enhance understanding of the factors influencing employee retention. Finally, its purpose is to help organizations design proper approaches to retain top talents in the company and make them dedicated to work.