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Attitude And Intention To Adopt Eco-Cars In Uganda: The Moderating Effect Of Culture Orientation, Johnson Lawrence Ssekakubo, Juliet Namukasa

Business Management Review

Eco-cars have been promoted as a viable solution to global environmental concerns and energy crises. This motivated the study to focus on establishing the effect of the motorists ' attitudes and culture orientations on their intention to adopt Eco-cars. A total of 384 motorists from Kampala City were taken using a two-stage sampling design including stratification between public and private motorists and convenience sampling within the strata. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire that was both self and interviewer administered. Data were analysed using correlation and regression analyses. The study revealed that motorists with a positive attitude especially …

The Influence Of The Internal Audit Function Practices On Corporate Governance: The Case Of State-Owned Enterprises In Tanzania, Zelia O. Njeza, Henry Chalu, Ernest G. Kitindi

Business Management Review

The purpose of this research paper was to investigate the influence of internal audit function (IAF) practices on corporate governance (CG) in Tanzanian State-Owned Enterprises(SOEs). Data were collected through a questionnaire targeting the board of directors, audit committee members, management members, and internal and external auditors of 86 SOEs in Tanzania. Overall, the findings indicate that the IAF significantly influences the CG of Tanzanian SOEs. Specifically, the findings reveal that an internal auditor's competence, nature of work and compliance with standards, laws and regulations positively influence CG in Tanzania. These results support the application of the agency theory (supplemented by …

Learn From The Past, Covid-19 And Beyond: The Case Of Türkiye, Gül Erkol Bayram, Ali Turan Bayram, Melike Sak

Journal of Mediterranean Tourism Research

The tourism sector has a delicate balance that is affected by its era. Political, economic, sociological problems and events affect the course of tourism, and when necessary, they can stop tourism movements. Epidemics affect tourism negatively. Covid-19 has a very different feature in terms of its effects on world tourism. In this context, the study examines the effects of Covid-19 on world and Turkish tourism. Within the scope of the study, related literature was reviewed, the effects of Covid-19 on world and Turkey tourism were examined with a qualitative approach. As a result, it can be expressed that travel restrictions …

Pengaruh Digital Marketing Dan Brand Image Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen E-Commerce Shopee Di Kota Cilegon, Dini Fajar Lestari, Jihan Nur Azizah

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

This research aims to determine the influence of digital marketing and brand image on purchasing decisions of Shopee e-commerce consumers in Cilegon City. This type of research is quantitative with a sample size of 100 respondents. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire. The data analysis method in this research is multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS software. The research results show that the digital marketing variable has a significant effect on purchasing decisions with a t-count value of 2.613 > t-table 1.985, and a significance value of 0.010 < 0.05. The brand image variable does not have a significant effect on purchasing decisions with a t-value of 0.794 < t-table 1.985, and a significance value of 0.429 > 0.05. Furthermore, digital marketing and brand image simultaneously influence purchasing decisions …

Implementasi Social Entrepreneur Dalam Umkm: Studi Kasus Program Csr “Umkm Kopi Tarzzan” Pt Geo Dipa Energi (Persero), Denindra Dwiputra Margono, Feriska Ajeng Anantri

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

Social problems lead to situations or conditions that disrupt the welfare and harmony of society, social problems have a difference between expectations and reality or as a gap between the existing situation and the situation that should be. One of the social problems that occur in Indonesia is poverty. Poverty is a state of deprivation such as food & drink, housing, and clothing. Poverty is related to low levels of education, health, and employment. One solution to the problem of poverty is to carry out CSR programs carried out by the Company. One of the companies that implement the program …

Analisis Pengaruh Kebijakan Fiskal Dan Moneter Terhadap Tingkat Pengembalian Saham Indonesia Tahun 2015-2019, Annisa Ramadhanti, Muthia Pramesti

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

This study aims to analyze the effect of fiscal and monetary policies projected by variables of state revenue income, government spending, inflation rates, and interest rates on the projected rate of return on stocks in Indonesia through returns or returns on the JCI. The data used is secondary data taken from various source in the form of monthly data from 2015 to 2019. The analytical method used in this study is multiple regression analysis to see the effect of all the independent variables on the dependent variable. The results of the study show that the variables of fiscal policy in …

An Optimized Brushless Dc Motor Control Scheme For Robotics Applications, Nilabha Das, Lakshman Rao S. Paragond Dr., Balkrushna H. Waghmare Dr.

Manipal Journal of Science and Technology

This work aims to develop an integrated control strategy for Brushless Direct Current Motors for a wide range of applications in robotics systems. The controller is suited for both high torque - low speed and high-speed control of the motors. Hardware validation is done by developing a custom BLDC drive system, and the circuit elements are optimized for power efficiency.

Cutting-Edge: Four-Element Lumped Mirror Array Mm-Wave Antenna For 5g Second Band, Satellite, And Defence Microwave Applications, Dr. Manish Varun Yadav, Lanston Pramith Fernandes, Dr Swati Varun Yadav

Manipal Journal of Science and Technology

This article presents a Lumped Mirror Array mm-Wave Antenna designed for 5G second band, satellite, and defence Microwave applications. The performance of the Array Antenna has been rigorously validated through extensive simulations conducted using CST Microwave Studio, employing a 160 × 70 × 1.5 mm³ FR-4 substrate. The proposed design incorporates unique features, showcasing an impressive impedance bandwidth of 70.4% and a notable return loss of -35 dBi. Operating within a frequency range of 4.7 to 67.63 GHz, this antenna consistently maintains its polarization patterns across the entire spectrum, ensuring reliable and efficient operation. With a remarkable gain of 3.85 …

Human Genome Analysis And Encryption: A Cloud Prototype Model Using Aws And Aes, Priyanka Kunte, Rachana Shanbhogue, Sanjana S. Nayak, Neelima Bayyapu, Manjunath K N, Neha S. Gandhi

Manipal Journal of Science and Technology

SecureDNA presents a robust solution for safeguarding genetic data in cloud storage through the implementation of AES-256-CBC encryption. This innovative system, designed with a user-friendly interface, guides users seamlessly through DNA data upload processes, ensuring confidentiality and integrity. Utilizing AWS services such as RDS, VPC, and EC2, SecureDNA establishes a secure infrastructure for data storage and user interaction. By encrypting DNA records before storage and leveraging cloud computing benefits, this system not only protects sensitive genetic information but also offers scalability and accessibility. SecureDNA stands as a pivotal advancement in ensuring the privacy and reliability of genetic data in the …

Optimizing The Design Of An Ant-Shaped Millimetre-Wave Antenna For Broadband Applications: 9 To 100 Ghz, Lanston Pramith Fernandes, Harshitha M Raj, Dr. Manish Varun Yadav, Dr Swati Varun Yadav

Manipal Journal of Science and Technology

This article introduces a miniaturized antenna for 5G-II band millimetre-wave communication. The antenna’s performance is meticulously examined through comprehensive simulations carried out using CST Microwave Studio, employing an FR-4 substrate with dimensions measuring 10 × 12 × 1.5 mm3. The proposed design exhibits exceptional qualities, featuring an impressive impedance bandwidth of 166%. The operational frequency range of this antenna extends from 9.1 to 100 GHz, featuring a central frequency of 45.45 GHz, positioning it effectively within the 5G-II Band. The antenna consistently maintains polar patterns throughout this spectrum, which guarantees dependable and efficient performance. It showcases a substantial gain of …

Sustainable Food House Area (Sfha): Analysis Of Community Knowledge And Behavior, Delvi Adri, Mimien Henie Irawati, Sueb Sueb

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This research aimed to assess the knowledge and behavior of the community regarding the Sustainable Reserve Food Garden (SRFG) program. The study was conducted in July 2016 in Jorong Lubuk Agam, Kenagarian Ampang Kuranji Koto Baru, Dharmasraya, West Sumatra. Utilizing a descriptive quantitative approach, data were collected using Accidental Random Sampling, involving 33 heads of families as respondents. The findings revealed that community knowledge and behavior related to the SRFG program were generally insufficient, with 44.1% and 47.27% of respondents, respectively, demonstrating a lack of understanding and practice. The study concludes that approximately one-third of the population has limited knowledge …

An Examination Of The Relationship Between Cheating In Online Classes And Technostress: Perceptions Of Business Faculty, Stacy Boyer-Davis, Kevin Berry, Amy Cooper

International Journal for Business Education

This research study investigated the relationship between technostress creators (techno-complexity, techno-insecurity, techno-invasion, techno-overload, and techno-uncertainty) and faculty perceptions of student cheating in online classes. Data were collected from faculty members of the Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS), a member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance, the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences (ASBBS), an interdisciplinary professional organization comprised of faculty teaching in accounting, finance, management, marketing, organizational behavior, and computer information systems, and other research panels during 2021 (N = 94). Findings from regression analysis indicated that the techno-complexity subconstruct is positively related to a faculty’s perception …

A Survey Of Fear For Others, Fear For Self, And Pandemic Anxiety Predicting Intention To Take The First Booster Vaccine To Combat Covid-19, Joseph N. Scudder, Dennis P. Debeck

Faculty Articles, Papers, and Other Scholarship

This study examined the impact of fear and anxiety on the intent to take the first COVID-19 booster vaccine. The objective of this study is to provide guidance for messaging campaigns of public health practitioners. A survey approach provided insights about individuals’ emotions of fear and anxiety related to adopting the first booster vaccine for the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods: Three independent variables were considered in their ability to predict the intent to take the first COVID-19 booster vaccine (BINT): Fear for Others (FOTH), Fear for SELF (FSELF), and COVID-19 Anxiety (CANX). Results: The confirmatory factor analysis supported an …

How Do Firms Use Social Media: Topic Modeling Of Twitter Brand Posts Of Four Indonesian Skincare Brands, Annisafira L. Lestari, Arga Hananto

ASEAN Marketing Journal

Manuscript type: Empirical paper

Research Aims: This paper aims to identify the topics of social media posts (on Twitter) from local skincare brands in Indonesia.

Design/methodology/approach: This descriptive study applied text analysis methods, specifically frequency analysis and topic modeling with the Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) method. Data were collected from the top four skincare brands with over 10,000 followers using Twitter Academic API interfaced through the Twarc package in Python. The dataset contained 1290 tweets from Wardah, 17,491 tweets from Avoskin, 1,968 tweets from Somethinc, and 590 tweets from Whitelab. The data analysis used quanteda and …

The Influence Of Risk Aversion On Brand Loyalty With Brand Trust And Brand Affect As Mediating Variables, Nurfuad Wicaksono

ASEAN Marketing Journal

Currently cosmetic products are no longer only intended for women, but also for men. Thus, creating opportunities and a conducive environment for the emergence of new companies. With the increasing number of companies in the men's cosmetic industry today, how to build brand loyalty is one of the biggest challenges companies will face. This study aims to explore the relationship between risk aversion and brand loyalty, and test whether this relationship is mediated by brand trust and brand affect on the purchase of cosmetic and body care products by men. The selection of the sample was carried out using a …

Maurer Environmental Law Expert Is Lead Author On Science Insights Policy Forum Article, James Owsley Boyd

Keep Up With the Latest News from the Law School (blog)

Environmental champions and conservationists will mark the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act later this month. That is the law requiring federal agencies to use all methods necessary to prevent extinctions and ensure that federal actions not jeopardize the continued existence of species on the brink of disappearing from the face of the Earth.

In the leadup to the December 27th anniversary, several publications have begun examining the Act’s history and impact over five decades.

Science, the world’s third-most influential scholarly journal based on Google Scholar citations, invited experts from around the country to look ahead as well …

The Presence Of Memory Through Materiality, Spatial Configuration, And Collective As A System For Sustainable High-Rise Residence, Arnis Rochma Harani, Brigitta E. Mekarwangi, Muhamad I. Hasan

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

This paper aims to explore the multifaceted elements involved in the design of residential buildings, encompassing both landed and high-rise structures, with a particular focus on memory. The ever-increasing urban population density has prompted a shift towards high-rise living, leading many individuals to transition from traditional landed homes. However, in urban environments where closely-knit communities have been the norm, high-rise living is often perceived as a potential obstacle to fostering social interactions akin to those experienced in landed residential areas. This challenge presents a compelling opportunity for designers to create vertical residential spaces that maintain the vibrant communal ambiance found …

Workplace Stress Of Special School Teachers At Three Schools In Bali Province, Made Adhyatma Prawira Natha Kusuma, Agnes Ayu Biomi, Luh Putu Wulandari Artha

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

Workplace stress is often seen as a threat or a problem that comes from the work environment. Stress is a feeling resulting from the interaction between the individual and the work environment. Work stress can happen to anyone at any time, including special school teachers. This research aims to describe the workplace stress of special school teachers at three schools in the Bali Province. This research was conducted in October-December 2022. Researcher used quantitative research method with cross-sectional design and descriptive approach. Data collection is carried out using the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire-III and the Occupational Diagnosis Survey from the Ministry …

Factors Associated With Reproductive Health Knowledge Among Vocational School Students In Padang, Wilda Tri Yuliza, Meti Yanti, Alkafi Alkafi, Gusni Rahma

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia in 2022 reported that 35.3 persen of women and 31.2 persen of men aged 15-19 have limited or no awareness of reproductive health. The rise of vocational students who are often caught in raids with several cases including sexual deviations is a fatal impact of the lack of reproductive health knowledge on adolescence. The purpose of this study is to find out the factors associated with reproductive health knowledge among vocational students in Padang City. A cross-sectional quantitative research was conducted in July-September 2023 among 538 students at SMK in Padang, …

A Position Analysis Of Bpjs Claims Administration Officers And Verifiers (Case Study: Jambi Province Regional Mental Hospital), Hanisah Hanisah, Asmaripa Ainy, Iwan Stia Budi

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

The high coverage rate of handling partially rejected claim financing reaching 7.34% of the total 19,476 cases in the Outpatient Unit of the Jambi Provincial Mental Hospital (RSJD) in 2022, is closely related to the quality of human resources (HR) in this case, the claims officer and the suitability of what is done with the job description, job specifications and standard operating procedures (SOP) that have been made. This study aimed to analyze the position of administrative officers and claim verifiers in the outpatient unit of the Jambi Provincial Mental Hospital. This research used a qualitative method. Information was collected …

Pagbasa At Paglapit Ng Anak Na Si Bayani S. Abadilla Sa Daigdig Ng Kaakuhan: Si Alejandro G. Abadilla At Ang Dakilang Pagwawasak, Romeo P. PeñA

Malay Journal

Sa pag-aaral na ito, tututukan ang naging pagbasa at paglapit ni Bayani S. Abadilla sa kaniyang amang si Alejandro G. Abadilla o AGA na tinaguriang rebeldeng manunulat sa kasaysayang pampanitikan ng Pilipinas at itinuturing na “Ama ng Modernong Panulaang Tagalog” sa ating bansa. Gamit ang akda ni B. Abadilla na may pamagat na “Ang Artista sa Dinamismo ng Sikohistorya” na nailathala noong 2003, naglalayon ang pag-aaral na ito na muling usisain ang ako at ang daigdig sa tulang “Ako ang Daigdig” ni AGA at muling sipatin ang kaakuhan ng rebeldeng makata na minsan nang pinagdudahan ng marami dahil tila mapang-angkin …

A Suspected Case Of Levetiracetam Induced Rhabdomyolysis, Luke Merrill Ms, Layne Hohn Ms, Marlee Jones Ms, Sydney Gibson Ms, Ty Moody Md, Anthony Breemo Md

Aesculapius Journal (Health Sciences & Medicine)

Background: Levetiracetam is a broad-spectrum antiseizure drug which works to terminate convulsions and is used in the treatment of certain types of seizures. It is commonly used to treat epilepsy in adults, and has proven an effective treatment for adults with focal seizures. This drug is normally well tolerated, but commonly reported adverse effects include fatigue, somnolence, and dizziness. A few less common effects have been noted as well, including behavioral disturbances, thrombocytopenia, and—in very few cases—rhabdomyolysis.

Case Report: Our case reports a 55-year-old male who presented to a rural emergency department for active convulsing and unresponsiveness. Initial …

Benzodioxane-Benzamides As Promising Inhibitors Of Escherichia Coli Ftsz, Lorenzo Suigo, Begoña Monterroso, Marta Sobrinos-Sanguino, Carlos Alfonso, Valentina Straniero, Germán Rivas, Silvia Zorrilla, Ermanno Valoti, William Margolin

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The conserved process of cell division in bacteria has been a long-standing target for antimicrobials, although there are few examples of potent broad-spectrum compounds that inhibit this process. Most currently available compounds acting on division are directed towards the FtsZ protein, a self-assembling GTPase that is a central element of the division machinery in most bacteria. Benzodioxane-benzamides are promising candidates, but poorly explored in Gram-negatives. We have tested a number of these compounds on E. coli FtsZ and found that many of them significantly stabilized the polymers against disassembly and reduced the GTPase activity. Reconstitution in crowded cell-like conditions showed …

The Effect Of Board Size, Board Independence, And The Composition Of Board Independence On Accrual And Real Earnings Management, Rizkia Fitrasari

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

This paper examines the effect of board size, board independence, and the composition of board independence on mitigating accrual and real earnings management by using a sample from companies listed in the S&P 500 index from 2010 to 2019. The study uses random-effect regression analysis and finds evidence that large board size is an ineffective tool for reducing earnings management. In contrast, larger board independence proves to mitigate earnings manipulation. However, when board size interacts with board independence, the result becomes more positive indicating that board independence strengthens the positive effect of board size on earnings management. It can be …

Fighting Against Copyright Infringement On Social Networks In Vietnam - From The Perspective Of Responsibilities Of Internet Service Providers, Phan Khoi Nguyen

Indonesia Law Review

The law on intellectual property in general and copyright, in particular, is a subject of increasing interest in today's society, particularly in the information and internet explosion era. To prevent infringement and effectively protect copyright in the online environment, Vietnam's copyright law contains numerous provisions, including regulations pertaining to service provider responsibilities. This article examines the international and domestic legal bases for the liability of social network service providers (a type of internet-based intermediary service) in the fight against harmful copyright violations by the users of the service. Thus, the authors will identify several deficiencies in the existing Vietnamese copyright …

The Impact Of Opioids On Students And Schools In Appalachian And Non-Appalachian Ohio: Educational Leader Perspectives On The Crisis, Charles L. Lowery, Chetanath Gautam

Journal of Research Initiatives

Over the last several decades, the opioid crisis has had an increasing impact on the educational environment of schools. The role that principals and superintendents have in leading schools that have been affected by opioids has been mostly overlooked in the research. The present study was conducted in Ohio, a state with areas that have some of the highest death rates due to opioid-related incidents in the nation. Purpose: This study collected data on the perspectives and perceptions of school leaders in Ohio to better understand how principals and superintendents frame their decisions regarding the opioid crisis. Design: We analyze …

Critiquing The Discourse On Women In The Edo Era: Intertextual Studies Of Ariyoshi’S Hanaoka Seishū No Tsuma, Nina Alia Ariefa, Melani Budianta, Dhita Hapsarani

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

Under the Tokugawa clan, Japanese women’s position was declined throughout the Edo era (1603–1868). Almost one century afterwards, a female writer called Ariyoshi Sawako (1931–1984) raised the issue of female position in the Edo era through the novel Hanaoka Seishū no Tsuma (HSNT). This article will focus on two things. First is the exploration of the discourse of women in the Edo Era through three texts written during the era. The second part of the article will discuss the intertextuality of novel, with the discourse on women in the Edo era. New historicism method and Foucault’s concepts of discourse and …

Narrating The Act Of Truth In The Jataka And Avadana Reliefs At Candi Borobudur, So Tju Shinta Lee

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

This paper analyzes the Act of Truth in nine Jataka and Avadana stories depicted in Candi Borobudur, Central Java, aiming to identify its key factors and purpose in the allegories. Through content analysis and comparative analysis, the study finds that merit, right speech, and intention are the primary contributing factors to the Act of Truth. A beneficial Act of Truth involves taking a firm stance on truth, driven by compassion to benefit others and attain one’s highest potential. The findings suggest that the acts in these stories form a part of the bodhisattva’s path to achieving perfect awakening. This study …

Educating Good Moral Values Through Video Game: Harvest Moon Back To Nature Perspectives, Fikry Prastya Syahputra, Mahmud Arief Albar

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

Globalization makes cultural absorption faster, but this also has a negative effect if the culture exposed is unsuitable. This will also affect the morale of a generation. One media that can spread culture and moral values is video games. For example, in a role-playing game genre which makes the players act like it is their real life, they can grasp many valuable experiences. Therefore, this study aims to identify the moral values in a video game called Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. Harvest Moon: Back to Nature or HM BTN is a role-playing game in which the player acts as …

How Covid-19 Affects Libraries In Mongolia, Tseren Ganbaatar Dr., Associate Professor, Narantuya Otgondoo, Zolboo Mashbat

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted all spheres of the education industry, including libraries. The absence of emergency plans for unforeseen situations like COVID-19 disrupted regular operation and demanded the adoption of new operational protocols. The objectives of this paper are to examine the impact of COVID-19 on library operations, to identify the challenges encountered in libraries, to examine the changes in users’ service preference, and to reflect on the best practice for library operations in the future. To achieve these research objectives, both qualitative and quantitative research methods were employed. Surveys and interviews were conducted to understand changes …