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A review of burnout among doctors in South Africa: Pre-, during and post-COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Khan Saajida , Ntatamala Itumeleng , Adams Shahieda 
Published: October 2024

Background: Burnout is defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress, which has been unsuccessfully managed. By increasing the occupational challenges faced by doctors, the COVID-19 pandemic potentiated their risk for burnout. This review aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of burnout among doctors working in South African health facilities pre-, during and post-COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: A narrative literature review was conducted. PubMed, SCOPUS and EBSCO databases were searched for English publications until April 2024.Results: A total of 22 cross-sectional studies were included. The prevalence of burnout among doctors working in South African health facilities ranged from 4% to 84% pre-pandemic and 58.9% to 78.0% during and post pandemic, respectively. The lower value of the burnout prevalence range was higher during the pandemic. This review confirmed that individual factors (gender, age, marital status, junior status, practice setting) as well as occupational factors (workload, job control, moral distress, health system issues, job satisfaction, support at work and resilience) were associated with burnout in doctors. There was no significant association between burnout and factors related to COVID-19.Conclusion: While considerable variability exists in the prevalence of burnout among doctors working in South African health facilities, pre-, during and post-COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic resulted in greater burnout rates. Factors associated with burnout include both individual and organisational factors, which need to be addressed to mitigate burnout.Contribution: Mitigation of burnout in South African health facilities should focus on individual-based and context-related interventional measures at an organisational level.
The challenge of toxic leadership in realising Sustainable Development Goals: A scoping review
Authors: Ronnie Linda 
Published: October 2024

Orientation: Best human resource management (HRM) practices can play a crucial role in addressing unethical leadership in the form of toxic leadership by fostering organisational cultures where trust, integrity, and accountability are prioritised.Research purpose: The paper addresses how the HRM function can contribute to eliminating toxic leadership and its associated norms and thereby meet the objectives of Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 16.Motivation for the study: The prevalence of toxic leadership and the extent of the detrimental consequences for employees and organisational functioning is a key challenge in realising SDGs 8 and 16.Research approach/design and method: To conduct the scoping review, the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed, and selected databases were searched for peer reviewed empirical articles between 2014 and 2024. Results were summarised and thematically categorised with regard to the objectives of the paper.Main findings: Ethical leadership behaviours are presented as a key mechanism for offsetting the impact of toxic behaviours of organisational leaders. In order to achieve SDGs 8 and 16, the support and commitment from HRM practitioners are essential.Practical/managerial implications: Promoting ethical leadership and a conducive work environment demands attention in the following five areas of HRM practice: recruitment and selection; training and development; performance management; employee engagement and wellbeing; and organisational culture.Contribution/value-add: The review of existing literature on toxic leadership offers a succinct summary of different mechanisms and strategies that can be employed to counter these forms of leadership behaviours in organisations.
PF‐GEMV: Utilization maximizing architecture in fast matrix–vector multiplication for GPT‐2 inference
Authors: Kim Hyeji , Lee Yeongmin , Lyuh Chun‐Gi 
Published: October 2024

AbstractOwing to the widespread advancement of transformer‐based artificial neural networks, artificial intelligence (AI) processors are now required to perform matrix–vector multiplication in addition to the conventional matrix–matrix multiplication. However, current AI processor architectures are optimized for general matrix–matrix multiplications (GEMMs), which causes significant throughput degradation when processing general matrix–vector multiplications (GEMVs). In this study, we proposed a port‐folding GEMV (PF‐GEMV) scheme employing multiformat and low‐precision techniques while reusing an outer product‐based processor optimized for conventional GEMM operations. This approach achieves 93.7% utilization in GEMV operations with an 8‐bit format on an 8
8 processor, thus resulting in a 7.5
increase in throughput compared with that of the original scheme. Furthermore, when applied to the matrix operation of the GPT‐2 large model, an increase in speed by 7
is achieved in single‐batch inferences.
SNN eXpress: Streamlining Low‐Power AI‐SoC Development With Unsigned Weight Accumulation Spiking Neural Network
Authors: Jang Hyeonguk , Han Kyuseung , Oh Kwang‐Il , Lee Sukho , Lee Jae‐Jin , Lee Woojoo 
Published: October 2024

AbstractSoCs with analog‐circuit‐based unsigned weight‐accumulating spiking neural networks (UWA‐SNNs) are a highly promising solution for achieving low‐power AI‐SoCs. This paper addresses the challenges that must be overcome to realize the potential of UWA‐SNNs in low‐power AI‐SoCs: (i) the absence of UWA‐SNN learning methods and the lack of an environment for developing applications based on trained SNN models and (ii) the inherent issue of testing and validating applications on the system being nearly impractical until the final chip is fabricated owing to the mixed‐signal circuit implementation of UWA‐SNN‐based SoCs. This paper argues that, by integrating the proposed solutions, the development of an EDA tool that enables the easy and rapid development of UWA‐SNN‐based SoCs is feasible, and demonstrates this through the development of the SNN eXpress (SNX) tool. The developed SNX automates the generation of RTL code, FPGA prototypes, and a software development kit tailored for UWA‐SNN‐based application development. Comprehensive details of SNX development and the performance evaluation and verification results of two AI‐SoCs developed using SNX are also presented.
INDÚSTRIA CULTURAL E O USO DA ESTÉTICA COMO ENCANTAMENTO
Authors: Cardoso Paulo  Sérgio Dias Barbosa , Mendes Noemi Aguiar , Cardoso Antônio Dimas 
Published: October 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho é desenvolver uma análise sobre o desencantamento do mundo na perspectiva de Max Weber, relacionando esse fenômeno diretamente com as manifestações da indústria cultural, nos tempos modernos. Theodor W. Adorno (1903-1969) e Max Horkheimer (1895-1973) têm perspectivas parecidas sobre o fenômeno apontado por Weber, mas diferem-se na maneira de problematizar a racionalização e a ideia de desencantamento do mundo, resultante desse processo. A metodologia de estudo desenvolvida para este artigo foi a pesquisa bibliográfica de livros e artigos acadêmicos, entre eles "Dialética do esclarecimento", de Adorno e Horkheimer, utilizando seu conceito de "indústria cultural" para fundamentar e embasar uma análise crítica sobre o “desencantamento do mundo”, na perspectiva estética do mundo racionalizado moderno. Conclui-se, assim, que a modernização do sistema econômico capitalista transforma a arte em indústria cultural; dessa forma utilizando-se da mesma como uma engrenagem de consumo, que suprime indivíduos a certos padrões de vida e a padrões de consumo também. Por fim, a indústria cultural expropria o esquematismo dos indivíduos, transformando-os em seres desencantados, para que dessa forma seja criado no capitalismo um mercado inteiro baseado em vender encantamento para as pessoas.
Impact Evaluation Adoption Towards Coastal Communities with Ongoing East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) in Terengganu
Authors: Yahaya Noor Ilie Zuhaili , Lazim Md. Razi Md. , Rahman Muhamad Azwan Abd , Salleh Kahirol Mohd , Mat Nik Mohamad Hasif 
Published: October 2024

Objective: This article focuses on ongoing ECRL development challenges in Terengganu, Malaysia, by adapting the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG) impact evaluation framework, which can serve as a tool for policy intervention in reducing inequality and promoting partnership.

Theoretical Framework: The role of the state theory, as applied to explain the initiative launched through state coordination, requires a multistakeholder approach or structuration process in order to assess the impact on the beneficiary's sustainability.

Method: The methodology adopted for this research has included in-depth interviews, observations, and site-visit approaches with local people and authoritative informants, and is heavily supported by desk research.

Results and Discussion: The result shows that local coastal communities of several towns in Setiu, Terengganu, are positively accepting of this ECRL development. Nevertheless, collaboration and further information are also needed to make themselves compatible with socioeconomic changes.

Research Implications: The critical APPGM-SDG mechanism, based on its success story in terms prior impact evaluation, should be embraced in assessing ongoing ECRL and its development through government-to-government partnerships.

Originality/Value: This study led to the three imperatives recommendations on the academic context of the development corpus, advocacy, and policy moral deliverables.
From Experience to Loyalty: Understanding the Dynamics of Customer Trust in Indonesia’s Mobile Banking Industry
Authors: Winata Hendra , Thoyib Armanu , Rohman Fatchur , Yuliarinto Agung 
Published: October 2024

Objective: In the rapidly evolving financial services industry, Mobile Banking has emerged as a critical platform for customer engagement and service delivery. With the increasing adoption of mobile technologies, understanding the factors that drive customer loyalty in Mobile Banking has become a strategic priority for service providers. Key elements such as customer experience, satisfaction, trust, and loyalty intention play pivotal roles in shaping customer perceptions and behaviors. This study investigates the relationships between customer experience, customer satisfaction, trust, and loyalty intention among Mobile Banking customers in Indonesia.

Method: The study utilizes an explanatory research methodology, following a quantitative approach within the positivist paradigm. This methodology is designed to clarify the causal relationships between variables, examining both direct and indirect effects. Using data from 477 respondents, analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS).

Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that enhancing customer experience significantly boosts trust, while customer satisfaction strongly influences both trust and loyalty intention. Although customer experience does not directly impact loyalty intention, customer satisfaction plays a crucial role in fostering customer loyalty. Trust also serves as an important mediator between customer satisfaction and loyalty intention, highlighting its role in strengthening customer relationships.

Research Implications: The study's focus on Indonesian customers may limit the generalizability of the findings to other geographical contexts. Cultural differences, variations in mobile banking adoption rates, and differing regulatory environments across countries could influence customer behavior and perceptions, suggesting that the results may not be universally applicable.

Originality/Value: The study’s emphasis on trust as a mediator between satisfaction and loyalty provides novel insights, particularly relevant for practitioners aiming to navigate the competitive landscape of Mobile Banking.
External Motives on Corporate Sustainability Adoption of Tourist Hotels in Sri Lanka: Mediating Effect of Managerial Motives
Authors: Wijesundara C.N.R. , Khatibi Ali , Azam S.M. Ferdous , Tham Jacquline 
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study has been aligned with the 12th SDG “responsible consumption & production” which aimed to investigate how managerial pressures mediate the association among the external pressures, such as institutional & stakeholder motives, and the implementation of corporate sustainability initiatives by tourist hotels in Sri Lanka.

Theoretical Framework: In this particular study, three main theories have been utilized namely, institutional theory, stakeholder theory, & managerial motives. It has investigated, how the managerial motives mediate the association among the external motives and the corporate sustainability adoption of tourist hotels.

Method: To check the three proposed hypotheses of this quantitative investigation, the Structural Equation Model has been utilized as an analytical technique using 207 datasets from registered tourist hotels in Sri Lankan context. The questionnaire survey technique was employed to collect the required primary data.

Results and Discussion: The structural analysis revealed that institutional pressures positively influenced managerial motives and significantly impacted the adoption of corporate sustainability adoption in tourist hotels. However, no evidence supported a similar link between stakeholder demands and corporate sustainability adoption. The analysis confirms that managerial motives fully mediate the relationship between institutional demands and corporate sustainability adoption. However, there is no mediation function of managerial motives between stakeholder pressures and corporate sustainability adoption.

Research Implications: The outcomes of this study offering valuable insights for managers seeking solutions to solve sustainability concerns. Managerial engagement is necessary to meet corporate sustainability requirements, establish social credibility, and strengthen sustainability initiatives in tourist hotels due to institutional pressures.

Originality/Value: This study enhances the current understanding of institutional theory and corporate sustainability literature by examining how management intentions affect the connection between institutional pressures and the implementation of sustainable practices in tourist hotels.
Exploring Spectacle Usage Patterns: A Thematic Analysis of Refractive Disorder Patients in Medan, Indonesia
Authors: Anbara Raimah , Mat Bakri , Arbak Salwani , Alam A. S. A. Ferdous 
Published: October 2024

Objectives: This study explores the behavioral patterns of spectacle users with refractive errors in Medan City, Indonesia, and identifies the key factors influencing the decision-making process in choosing and using glasses, contributing to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by addressing vision health.

Theoretical Framework: The research is guided by the Precede-Proceed model and the Theory of Planned Behavior, which provide a framework for understanding health-related behaviors, including spectacle usage and its impact on overall well-being.

Method: A qualitative methodology was employed, involving in-depth interviews with 30 Medan City residents diagnosed with refractive errors. This was supplemented by focus group discussions and consultations with eyewear experts. Data were analyzed using a descriptive-analytical approach.

Results and Discussion: Key themes influencing spectacle usage behavior were identified, including needs, comfort, fashion, quality, perception, economy, and knowledge. Among these, needs, comfort, and quality emerged as the most significant factors influencing users’ choices of glasses. The findings suggest that people with refractive errors should prioritize glasses that meet health standards to ensure comfort and improve visual impairments, aligning with the goals of SDG 3 to promote health and well-being.

Research Implications: Health practitioners, particularly optometrists, play a critical role in educating the community about the importance of using high-quality eyewear and addressing common misconceptions related to spectacle use, thus contributing to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

Originality/Value: This study provides novel insights into the behavioral patterns of spectacle users in a specific cultural context, offering valuable information for health professionals and policymakers to improve vision care services in Medan City in support of SDG 3.
Development of a Green Banking and Green Financing Practice Model for Enhancing Sustainability Development Goals (SDGS)
Authors: Mandagie Yuana Rizky Octaviani , Hatta Iha Haryani , Wahyoeni Sri Irviati , Ahmar Nurmala 
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study is to investigate a green banking model based on green banking practices, green financing, and green environment to enhance sustainability development goals (SDGs).

Theoretical Framework: The research focuses on developing green banking and financing practices to improve environmental performance in the Indonesian banking sector. Green Banking emphasizes sustainability in banking operations and products, while Green Financing promotes funding environmentally friendly projects. The study also draws on Stakeholder Theory, highlighting that banks are accountable to a wide range of stakeholders.

Method: The research stages include the development of instruments, questionnaire distribution, data collection, and data processing using a sample of 54 respondents, selected using convenience sampling. Data testing and processing were carried out using SmartPLS software.

Results and Discussion: The analysis of banking employees and practitioners revealed that Banks' Customer-Related Practices (BCRP), Employee-Related Practices (BERP), and Operation-Related Practices (BORP) positively impact Green Environment Performance (GEP), whereas Banks' Policy-Related Practices (BPRP) do not. Additionally, while BCRP, BERP, and BORP showed no significant influence on Green Financing (GF), BPRP demonstrated a notable positive effect on Green Financing (GF). This result also show that Studies on Bank’s customer behavior change towards sustainability and its influence on the SDGs.

Research Implications: Banks can implement specific green practices to improve their sustainability development goals (SDGs). The study reinforces Sustainability Theory by highlighting the importance of balancing environmental, social, and economic concerns in banking operations, confirming the need for a "Triple Bottom Line" approach in business models.

Originality/Value: The originality of the research is demonstrated through its Studies on Bank’s customer behavior change towards sustainability and its influence on the SDGs by integrating multiple theoretical perspectives.
Статистический анализ показателей, формирующих макроэкономические условия неравенства и бедности в Российской Федерации
Authors: Л.В. Афанасьева , В.Ю. Циклаури , И.Н. Родионова 
Published: October 2024

В статье дан статистический анализ показателей, формирующих макроэкономические условия неравенства и бедности в Российской Федерации. Систематизированы показатели динамики и структуры валовой добавленной стоимости по видам экономической деятельности за 2018-2023 гг., проведен анализ показателей, характеризующих эффективность экономики России; выполнен анализ динамики и структуры рынка труда и занятости в 2017-2022 гг. Проанализирована динамика показателей, характеризующих качество жизни российского населения в 2018-2023 гг.
The article provides a statistical analysis of the indicators that form the macroeconomic conditions of inequality and poverty in the Russian Federation. The indicators of the dynamics and structure of gross value added by type of economic activity for 2018-2023 are systematized, the analysis of indicators characterizing the efficiency of the Russian economy is carried out; the analysis of the dynamics and structure of the labor market and employment in 2017-2022 is carried out. The dynamics of indicators characterizing the quality of life of the Russian population in 2018-2023 is analyzed.
Управление предпродажной подготовкой в проектах импортозамещения операционных систем
Authors: М.А. Илышева , А.А. Тарасьев , А.А. Детков , И.В. Шишенок 
Published: October 2024

В статье проводится детальный анализ роли предпродажной подготовки в проектах импортозамещения операционных систем. Описываются проблемы, с которыми сталкиваются российские системные интеграторы и заказчики. Приводится сравнительный анализ отечественных операционных систем (Astra, Alt, RedOS). Особое внимание уделяется роли операционных систем как стратегического элемента IT-инфраструктуры. Предлагается методика предпродажной подготовки, направленная на минимизацию рисков и повышение успешности IT-проектов в условиях импортозамещения. Работа может быть полезной для специалистов, занимающихся внедрением российских IT-решений и разработкой стратегий по переходу на отечественные решения.
The article provides a detailed analysis of the role of pre-sale preparation in the projects of import substitution of operating systems. The problems faced by Russian system integrators and customers are described. A comparative analysis of domestic operating systems (Astra, Alt, RedOS) is provided. Special attention is paid to the role of operating systems as a strategic element of the IT infrastructure. The methodology of pre-sale preparation is proposed, aimed at minimizing risks and increasing the success of IT projects in the context of import substitution. The work can be useful for specialists involved in the implementation of Russian IT solutions and the development of strategies for the transition to domestic solutions.
Знания как источник конкурентного преимущества современного предприятия: от инноваций к устойчивому успеху
Authors: А.С. Скворцов , Д.А. Перов 
Published: October 2024

Предприятия в современной экономической реальности сталкиваются со все более серьезными проблемами и более сложными условиями развития. Начинают появляться явления турбулентности, которые проявляются в скорости и интенсивности изменений окружающей среды. Повышение конкурентоспособности предприятий обусловлено также динамичными процессами глобализации и стремительным технологическим прогрессом. Предприятие должно эффективно использовать имеющиеся в его распоряжении материальные, финансовые и человеческие ресурсы. Только тогда оно сможет выжить на рынке и добиться успеха. Оно также должно анализировать среду, в которой функционирует, и поэтому должно быть конкурентоспособным. Цель статьи – представить в теоретическом плане феномен конкурентоспособности и детализировать знание как источник конкурентного преимущества современного предприятия.
Enterprises in the modern economic reality face increasingly serious problems and more difficult development conditions. Turbulence phenomena are beginning to appear, which manifest themselves in the speed and intensity of environmental changes. The increasing competitiveness of enterprises is also due to the dynamic processes of globalization and rapid technological progress. The company must effectively use the material, financial and human resources at its disposal. Only then will it be able to survive in the market and succeed. It must also analyze the environment in which it operates, and therefore must be competitive. The purpose of the article is to present the phenomenon of competitiveness in theoretical terms and to detail knowledge as a source of competitive advantage of a modern enterprise.