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How Personality Shapes Workplace Incivility: A Theoretical View, Mazni Alias, Nor Shazleen Eshak, Chew Sze Cheah, Nur Farhana Lyana Ameruddin

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

Workplace incivility, characterised by low-intensity, ambiguous behaviour such as disrespect, rudeness, and discourtesy, disrupts workplace harmony and erodes organisational culture. Although these behaviours may appear minor, their cumulative impact can significantly harm individuals and organisations, manifesting in decreased morale, productivity, and well-being. Personality traits play a crucial role in shaping how employees perceive, experience, and respond to workplace incivility, influencing its outcomes and associated costs. However, existing literature offers limited insights into how these personality differences exacerbate experiences of workplace incivility, leaving a critical gap in understanding this phenomenon. This conceptual paper draws on victim precipitation theory and trait activation …

Factors Influencing Intention To Purchase Electric Motorcycles In Urban India, Chung Hui Ong

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

This study investigates factors influencing urban Indian consumers’ electric motorcycle purchase intentions amid growing sustainable transportation demands. Building on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the research integrates core constructs—Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, and Attitude—with two contextual variables, including Consumer Awareness and Perceived Trust. A quantitative survey was distributed via Google Forms to 153 urban residents across Indian cities, with a GPower analysis confirming adequate statistical power for regression modeling. The findings reveal that Perceived Usefulness, Attitude, and Perceived Trust significantly influence consumers’ purchase intentions, with attitude emerging as the most influential predictor. In contrast, Perceived Ease of Use …

The Impact Of Social Media On Consumer Satisfaction: The Role Of Usage Frequency, Brand Image, Brand Identification, And Content Quality, Yu Qing Soong, Qizhilu Zhang, Quan Kai Ang, Wei Chien Ng

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

In recent years, consumers have widely utilised social media to be particularly involved with interested brands via online platforms, share their opinions, and easily explore brand-related information. Hence, this study examined the impacts of social media, from the perspectives of usage frequency, brand image, brand identity, and brand content, on consumer satisfaction in China based on social identity theory and attachment theory. The research applied a quantitative method via an online questionnaire, and 302 valid responses were received. After the data was collected and a research model was built, multiple regression analysis was utilised to analyse the data and prove …

From Anxiety To Action: Understanding Financial Worries And Strategies To Boost Insurance Take-Up, Hui Shan Lee, Kee Seng Kuang

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

In developing countries, inadequate insurance and financial planning have led experts to call for government intervention to avoid potential financial crises. In Malaysia, where increasing insurance uptake is a national priority, this study examines how education and socioeconomic factors influence financial concerns. Using a regression model, this study analyses data from 1,000 survey responses from Malaysia in the Global Findex database, examining the effects of education, income, gender, age, and urbanicity on various financial worries, including retirement, medical expenses, monthly bills, and education costs. Findings show that higher education levels are associated with reduced financial anxiety around medical expenses and …

Penggunaan Design Thinking Dalam Mengatasi Kebosanan Peserta Didik Di Kelas, Lina Handayani, Ella Faridati Zen

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

In current educational practice, students often experience boredom in both general subjects and Guidance and Counseling activities. Further examination suggests that this boredom is caused by monotonous teaching routines repeated from year to year, in which students remain seated and listen to teachers explain the material. This pattern contributes to learning fatigue across different subjects, learning conditions, and teachers, including school Guidance and Counseling services. Such services consist of four components that must be implemented. This study sought to offer ideas for developing enjoyable and engaging activities through games and other activities aligned with service objectives. It used a qualitative …

Pemanfaatan Lkpd Berbasis Model Kooperatif Think Pair Share Untuk Melatih Keterampilan Kolaborasi Peserta Didik Materi Sumber Energi Listrik Alternatif Kelas 9 Smp, Dewi Khajar Fitriana, I Wayan Dasna, Dahlia Wardati

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of student worksheets designed according to the Think Pair Share (TPS) cooperative learning model in improving students’ collaboration skills on the topic of alternative electrical energy sources in Grade 9 at SMP Negeri 12 Malang. In the context of twenty-first-century education, collaboration is increasingly important because of the challenges students face in the information era. The study used a descriptive quantitative approach with a one-shot case study design. Data were collected through observations, questionnaires, and tests to measure collaboration skills and learning outcomes. The results show that implementing TPS significantly improved the quality …

Peningkatan Motivasi Dan Pemahaman Ppkn Siswa Smp Melalui Implementasi Model Pbl Berbasis Tgt, Arlinda Dewi Arini, Didik Sukriono

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

The implementation of a Teams Games Tournament (TGT)-based Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model to improve students’ motivation and understanding of Civics Education at SMPN 8 Malang was conducted as a community service initiative aimed at improving the quality of Civics instruction at the junior high school level. This study used a descriptive qualitative method by combining a review of previous studies, a program needs analysis, and implementation of the program’s core activities. The results show that the TGT-based PBL model was effective in improving students’ learning motivation and understanding of Civics content. Concrete implementation steps—such as opening lessons by emphasizing religious …

Meningkatkan Interaksi Siswa Smk Melalui Pembelajaran Cooperative Learning Tipe Stad, Suci Ramadhani, Agung Witjoro

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aimed to explore the role of the learning environment and classroom atmosphere as central factors influencing student motivation during instruction. Based on learning motivation theory, factors such as safety, social support, student engagement, and physical comfort can significantly affect motivation, whereas an uncomfortable or unsupportive classroom may inhibit it. Positive social interaction and mutual trust among students also play important roles in supporting motivation. The study specifically evaluated the effectiveness of the Student Teams–Achievement Divisions (STAD) cooperative learning model in increasing engagement and interaction among students in the Social Work program at SMKN 2 Malang. By emphasizing teamwork …

Membangun Minat Belajar Ipa Siswa Smp Melalui Strategi Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw, Septian Wahyu Prasetyo, Yusuf Hanafi, Ferdi Dwi Sagitha

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

This study aimed to determine students’ level of interest in science during the second semester at SMP Negeri 5 Malang in the 2023/2024 academic year. A mixed quantitative and qualitative approach was used, with questionnaires and checklists as data collection instruments. Before implementation of the Jigsaw cooperative learning model, only four students (12.9%) demonstrated interest in science, while 24 students (77.4%) showed low interest and three students (9.6%) showed no interest. After Jigsaw was implemented, students’ interest increased significantly, as indicated by a t-test significance value below 0.05 (0.000 < 0.05). The findings indicate that Jigsaw is effective in increasing students’ interest in science. It may therefore serve as an alternative for addressing low learning interest while improving the quality of classroom instruction. The Jigsaw model can create a more interactive and collaborative classroom atmosphere, positively influence student engagement, and strengthen both learning outcomes and overall educational quality.

Model Pembelajaran Pbl Pendekatan Tarl Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Dan Motivasi Belajar Siswa Kelas 1 Sekolah Dasar, Dheny Andika Putra, Dian Permatasari, Indah Septiana, Kirana Rokhimatul Fawaiz, Nindia Mia Maidina, Rini Widodewi, Swasono Rahardjo

Journal of Innovation and Teacher Professionalism

Classroom action research was conducted with first-grade students at SD Negeri 4 Madyopuro, Malang, in the 2023/2024 academic year in response to their low learning interest. The study applied Problem-Based Learning (PBL) together with the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach as a potential solution. Its purpose was to increase students’ interest in learning Pancasila Education. The participants were 28 students, comprising 15 girls and 13 boys. The study consisted of two cycles with one meeting in each cycle, and every meeting included planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. In Cycle I, students’ learning interest was categorized as low for …

Determinan Ketidakpatuhan Kunjungan Pengambilan Obat Antiretroviral Pasien Hiv/Aids Di Kabupaten Bekasi Tahun 2023-2024, Intan Ully Athalia Sihombing, Mondastri Korib Sudaryo, Helda Helda, Helwiah Umniyati, Irva Zulviya Hasyim

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Non-adherence to scheduled antiretroviral (ARV) medication pickup can reduce treatment effectiveness, increase the risk of drug resistance, and contribute to poor HIV infection control. This study aimed to identify factors associated with missed ARV pickup appointments among people living with HIV/AIDS in Bekasi District. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted using secondary data from HIV/AIDS patients undergoing ARV therapy in 2023–2024. Data were analyzed descriptively (univariate), using Chi-square tests (bivariate), and log-binomial regression (multivariate). Among 811 patients, 341 (42%) were recorded as non-adherent to their medication pickup schedule. The results showed that having an unsuppressed viral load (>50 copies/ml) …

How Important Is One Dissenter, Billy Smith

Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)

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Exploring Moral Distress In Air Medical Clinicians, James Graham

Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)

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Observing The Effects Of P75ntr On Dopaminergic Innervation Of The Striatum And Astocyte Physiology In Parkinson's Disease Mouse Model, Thomas Burch

Summer Community of Scholars Posters (RCEU and HCR Combined Programs)

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A Qualitative Analysis Of How Just Stop Oil Protests Are Framed In The Uk Online News Media, Holly Handy

The Plymouth Student Scientist

Previous research has found that when the news media reports on demonstrations, protest groups can be subject to delegitimising coverage. This body of research can be subsumed under Chan & Lee’s “protest paradigm” and is believed to consist of a set of narrative frames that journalists default to in the coverage of protests. Recent research demonstrates how the use of these framing devices may be in decline and advocates for a more integrated approach to protest coverage. However, there is little research that uses analytic frameworks specifically theorised to explore media framing. This study uses Giles and Shaw’s media framing …

Implementing Vertical Gardens In Educational Buildings To Reduce Energy Consumption And Achieve Low Carbon Emissions, Khloud Khalid Eldamshiry, Mohamed Esmat Elattar, Ahmed Abubakr

Architectural Engineering

Nowadays, the change of climate has been a crucial problem for architects to address since buildings consume more than half of the energy that results in carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to climate change. Vertical gardens have been proven in studies to be capable of significantly offsetting carbon dioxide emissions from building. in addition to passively cooling and insulating the structure As a result, the energy required for building operation is lowered in what appears to be a butterfly effect. The bulk of non-residential buildings in Egypt have been built without regard for energy efficiency regulations in recent years. As …

Whole-Genome Sequence-Based Association Analysis Of African American Individuals With Bipolar Disorder And Schizophrenia, Runjia Li, Sarah A Gagliano Taliun, Kevin Liao, Matthew Flickinger, Janet L Sobell, Giulio Genovese, Adam E Locke, Rebeca Rothwell Chiu, Jonathon Lefaive, Jiongming Wang, Taylor Martins, Sinéad Chapman, Anna Neumann, Robert E Handsaker, Donna K Arnett, Kathleen C Barnes, Eric Boerwinkle, David Braff, Brian E Cade, Myriam Fornage, Richard A Gibbs, Karin F Hoth, Lifang Hou, Charles Kooperberg, Ruth J F Loos, Ginger A Metcalf, Courtney G Montgomery, Alanna C Morrison, Zhaohui S Qin, Susan Redline, Alexander P Reiner, Stephen S Rich, Jerome I Rotter, Kent D Taylor, Karine A Viaud-Martinez, Tim B Bigdeli, Stacey Gabriel, Sebastian Zollner, Albert V Smith, Goncalo Abecasis, Steve A Mccarroll, Michele T Pato, Carlos N Pato, Michael Boehnke, James Knowles, Hyun Min Kang, Roel A Ophoff, Jason Ernst, Laura J Scott

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

In studies of individuals of primarily European genetic ancestry, common and low-frequency variants and rare coding variants have been found to be associated with the risk of bipolar disorder (BD) and schizophrenia (SZ). However, less is known for individuals of other genetic ancestries or the role of rare non-coding variants in BD and SZ risk. We performed whole-genome sequencing (∼27X) of African American individuals: 1,598 with BD, 3,295 with SZ, and 2,651 unaffected controls (InPSYght study). We increased power by incorporating 14,812 jointly called psychiatrically unscreened ancestry-matched controls from the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) Program for a total of …

Representation Of Terrorism After 9/11 In Kathryn Bigelow And Mark Boal's Zero Dark Thirty Movie, Mela Maulina Putri, Bunyamin Faisal Syarifudin, Deni Suswanto

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

Terrorism, as a global phenomenon, has been widely represented in various media, particularly in films. One of the films that represent terrorism is Zero Dark Thirty by Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal. This research aims to discuss the representation of terrorism in Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal's Zero Dark Thirty, employing a qualitative approach and an analytical descriptive method. To achieve the research objectives, the author employs John Fiske's Semiotics theory, which is divided into three levels: the reality level, the representation level, and the ideological level. The results and discussions in this study are presented through visual and …

Employee Turnover Intentions: An Empirical Study On Five-Star Hotels In Malaysia, Chin Wei Chong, Li Joe Ang, Mohammad Khaleel Okour

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

This research aims to explore how economic, social, psychological, and training and development factors influence employee turnover intentions in five-star Malaysian hotels. Data was collected through questionnaires and distributed to 120 employees using convenience sampling, and SPSS was used to perform the data analysis. The results of the multiple regression analysis revealed that economic factors (including pay, reward, and benefits), social factors (including co-workers, manager or supervisor, and working environment), and training and development factors (including training opportunity and career development) are significantly related to employee turnover intentions. In contrast, psychological factors (including job involvement, personal characteristics, personal life, and …

Exploring The Impact Of Leadership On Encouraging Innovative Behaviours: An Employee’S Perspective, Fouzia Khan, Aysa Siddika, Abdullah Sarwar

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

Innovation is crucial in the current business environment amidst uncertainties and heightened competition. The study explored how employees perceive their leaders' behaviour regarding innovations in the service sector. An in-depth interview technique has been employed as part of a qualitative research approach to identifying leaders' behaviours likely to enhance or discourage employees' innovative behaviour. Eight participants with extensive experience in the service sector were selected from various sectors, including consultancy, financial services, and the telecommunications industry in Malaysia. Thematic analysis was used to identify leaders' behaviours that encourage or discourage employees' innovative behaviour at work. The study observed 15 different …

Umi Matsuzaki’S Representation Of War Trauma: A Semiotic Approach To Studio Ghibli’S From Up On Poppy Hill, Wedhowerti Wedhowerti

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

Japanese films that explore war trauma are relatively rare, and this research departs from that gap by analyzing Studio Ghibli’s From Up on Poppy Hill. The film reflects the conscience of Japanese society by depicting the realities of post-war life in the 1960s. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study examines how the main character, Umi Matsuzaki, represents war trauma through eight selected scenes and how such trauma encodes myth. By applying Roland Barthes’ semiotic theory, the findings reveal that Umi embodies symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), manifested primarily through avoidance and intrusion. Her trauma is deeply rooted …

Reimagining Arts Education: Empowering Deaf Learners Through The Visual-Musical Innovation Of Gawang Angklung, Saprudin Saprudin, Yudi Sukmayadi, Julia Julia, Rita Milyartini

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

This study examines the role of the Gawang Angklung (Galung) application, a visual-based digital tool integrating traditional angklung music with interactive visual cues, in supporting inclusive music education for deaf learners. Designed to bridge the gap between sound-based musical instruction and the learning needs of students with hearing impairments, Galung enables ensemble participation through synchronized visual signals. Using a convergent mixed-methods design, data were collected from 24 deaf students, four music educators, and two application developers through interviews, classroom observations, and questionnaires. Quantitative results showed significant improvements in rhythmic accuracy (p < .01) and tempo recognition, while qualitative analysis revealed increased motivation, collaborative engagement, and communicative confidence. The integration of Galung aligns with constructivist and aesthetic …

Art Management Of Batavia Madrigal Singer (Bms) In The International Choir Competition, Agustinus Arbi Putra, Hery Budiawan, Rien Safrina

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

This study aims to find out the management of the Batavia Madrigal Singers (BMS) choir, especially in achieving achievements at the international level. Batavia Madrigal Singers is a choir from Indonesia that is consistent in participating in and winning choir competitions at the international level. This study uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach through observation techniques, interviews, and literature studies. The results of the study show that the art management of Batavia Madrigal Singers includes (1) Planning, (2) Organization, (3) Leadership, and (4) Control. Based on the results of the research, it was found that Batavia Madrigal …

Review Of The Role Of Psychological Curriculum In Vocational And Technical Education In China, Hengjun Wang, Siew Ping Wong

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

The integration of psychological education in China's vocational and technical education (VTE) schools is increasingly recognized for its role in promoting students' personal and professional growth. This review synthesizes recent research to evaluate the integration of psychological education in VTE schools and its benefits, outcomes, and challenges. A psychological curriculum is found to enhance both students' personal and professional development. However, key findings also highlight the inconsistency in the implementation of psychological education among VTE schools and the insufficiency in updating the curriculum to address students' changes due to the transformation in technology and economy. Proposing a mixed-methods approach, the …

Buy Now, Think Later? A Conceptual Take On Malaysian Bnpl Choices, Alin Afina Alias, Fatin Zaida Zaidi, Nur Fatin Shahmina Mohd Fauzey

International Journal of Management, Finance and Accounting

“Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) has reshaped consumer spending behaviors, with Malaysia experiencing a significant surge in adoption and usage. BNPL is widely used by Gen-Z and millennials as a form of payment, leading to increased spending due to this borrowing scheme. It has introduced a shift in consumer spending patterns, often characterized by the ‘Buy Now, Think Later?’ mindset. Due to the rising popularity of BNPL schemes, Bank Negara Malaysia is looking to amend the Consumer Credit Act. As BNPL schemes often synthetically promote positive payment behaviors through readily available installment credit options, many consumers seem to adopt a …

Factors Associated With Erectile Dysfunction In Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (Luts): A Symptoms Of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (Lurn) Study, Devin Boehm, Abigail R. Smith, Sarah A. Mansfield, Kathryn E. Flynn, Richard J. Fantus, Alexander P. Glaser, Brian T. Helfand, Margaret Helmuth, Tara N. Morgan, H. Henry Lai, Aruna V. Sarma, Claire C. Yang, Ziya Kirkali, James W. Griffith

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Erectile function (EF) and its associated covariates have not been extensively studied in a large covariate of patients seeking treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Our objective is to determine the relationship between urinary symptoms and comorbidities with erectile dysfunction (ED) in 447 treatment-seeking men with LUTS.

METHODS: Data from the Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) observational cohort study were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression models to quantify the relationship between LUTS and ED. Models also included anxiety, depression, obesity, cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and medication use.

RESULTS: Men reporting sexual activity were younger …

Dismantling The Established Matrix Of Power In Matrimony: A Study Of Feminine Power And Subversion In My Feudal Lord, Asia Saeed, H.M.Zahid Iqbal

Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

This research aims to highlight the phenomenon of dismantling power dynamics in matrimonial relationships and how Pakistani women are exerting their feminine power to subvert the patriarchal system. Power and oppression are inseparable and play significant roles in shaping individuals' lives and lived experiences. The findings of this study highlight that Durrani's work has explored the dual standards of the society where patriarchal control over the marriage institution is stronger than that of women, where women always pay a huge toll for making their marriages a success. This study analyzes Tehmina Durrani's memoir ``My Feudal Lord (1995) to determine …

Russian Influence On The Formation Of Georgian National Identity, Bilal Alper Torun

Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

The research investigates how Georgian national identity evolved while Russian influence shaped this foundational development. Throughout history the Caucasus region has maintained its complex ethnic and religious diversity because numerous nations have lived there while multiple empires and states have conducted invasions and occupations. Attempts to seize the region by Ottomans, Russia and Iran affected the identity formation in the Caucasus. Georgian identity provides one of the clearest examples. In this study it will be claimed that since the 18^th century the Russian influence was the determining factor in the formation of Georgian national identity. In this context, first …

Investigating The Association Between Hyperthyroidism And The Risk Of Herpes Zoster In A Cohort Study In Taiwan, Shih-Wei Lai, Yu-Hung Kuo, Kuan-Fu Liao

BioMedicine

Background: The aim of this cohort study was to investigate the association between hyperthyroidism and the likelihood of developing herpes zoster in Taiwan.

Methods: Using the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) in Taiwan, we selected individuals aged 20-84 who were newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism between 2013 and 2020 as the hyperthyroidism group. These individuals were then matched with a control group without hyperthyroidism in a 1:1 propensity score matching for sex, age, and baseline comorbidities. The occurrence of herpes zoster was tracked in both groups until the end of the study period or until a diagnosis of herpes zoster …

Quality Of Life Among Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus Patients, Duaa Dhia Hameed Al-Baghdadi, Rajha Abdul Hassan Hamza

Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant public health concern Approximately 90% of people with diabetes worldwide have diabetes mellitus type 2. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 23, 2023, to March 2, 2025, in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf City to assess the quality of life among individuals with T2DM. A non-probability sampling technique (purposive sampling) was used to select 167 T2DM patients. Data were collected through a questionnaire, which consisted of three parts: Part I covered sociodemographic information, Part II focused on clinical data, and Part III addressed the quality of life among T2DM patients by using …