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Cohesion and coherence are essential elements that have a role in forming structural coherence and coherence of the meaning of discourse texts. The formation of a coherent structure and semantic relationship cannot be separated from using the correct elements of cohesion and coherence, which are marked...

COVID-19 pandemic had forced most of the affected countries to implement lockdown for at least a month with the hope to return the situation back to normal. Lockdown had forced the closure of school, workplace and restricted citizens’ movement. These implementations have a significant impact on mental...

Reference is deixis following the context of the language so that it always changes and appears in various situations and language events, resulting in the meaning of the reference in one lingual unit being different. This study examines the form of person and time deixis and their forms of reference...

Mining contrast subspace has emerged to find subspaces where a particular queried object is most similar to the target class against the non-target class in a two-class data set. It is important to discover those subspaces, which are known as contrast subspaces, in many real-life applications. Tree-Based...

This research explores the integration of local wisdom, specifically the cultural values of “samaturu” in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, into citizenship education to shape the character of students. The study addresses the decline in values and character among students, emphasizing the role of citizenship...

The word 商 (pronounced Shang) appeared in the Chinese language very early, and has been long used as a basic word. This paper analyzes and sorts out the original literature and Chinese corpora, aiming to clarify the original meaning and historical development of the word Shang. Due to the controversies,...

This paper examines the evolution of the images of key figures from the Three Kingdoms period across different historical documents, classical literature, and modern popular culture. Drawing upon historical texts such as the record San Guo Zhi三国志 and folk novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms三国演义, as well...

The human body is the primary material for manifesting the hidden message into visual codes or signs. Using the arms, hands, head, and face, the deaf delivers the message representationally. In Performing Arts, on the other hand, non-verbal signs are primarily presented in a semi-representational to...

Taking Zhang Yong Fu and Lim Nee Soon as examples, the revolution trend of overseas Chinese intellectuals in Singapore and Malaysia is the reflection of different personal orientations and different interpersonal networks. Based on the historical, political and social factors, the revolutionary emotional...

In recent years, business-to-consumers (B2C) e-commerce platforms has developed rapidly in China triggered numerous attentions from the government, enterprises, consumers and even the academician. Due to the unpredictability nature of the e-commerce environment, trust has become significant factor in...

Because of the age and the abbreviated records, wu sheng (寤生), which first appeared in Zuo Zhuan (左传), still has unclear interpretations and different way of saying. Sheng (生) means birth or giving birth to in Chinese, while the meaning of wu (寤) is controversial. This paper compiles the main views on...

In this paper, a new matrix decomposition method was proposed for estimating the position of prism based stereovision. The prism was considered as a single optical system composed of few refractive planes. A transformation matrix which relates the coordinates of an object point to its coordinates on...

In the current market characterized by customer-centricity, flexible and adaptable logistics solutions that meet consumer needs are more crucial than ever. The integration of hyperconnected logistics with real-time marketing strategies presents the potential to improve marketing performance and enrich...

The youth group has the characteristics of focusing on emotion, individuality and pursuing fashion. The paper discusses the expression of emotional appeal in advertisement design in the youth consumer groups. By analyzing the unique characteristics of consumer psychology to the youth consumer groups,...

In an attempt to integrate automated trust negotiation (ATN) into mobile commerce environments to support an effective approach to establishing dynamic and bilateral trust between mobile customers and merchants, we propose a cloud-based trust negotiation (CBTN) protocol to efficiently and securely offload...

Tourism is an industry that continues to grow in Indonesia and has become one of the most active sectors in the last four years. In Indonesia, tourism continues to rise in ranking in terms of visitors on a local scale, both Asia and the world. Foreign exchange income from tourism is the focus of the...

The explosive development of the IT field, the number of structured and unstructured data is increasing in geometrical. According to this tendency, the importance of Big Data and analysis techniques has received attention. Also, using these data a number of cyber-crime has occurred. So, the security...

The aim of paper is to propose position control of linear induction motor (LIM) taking into account the end effect, external force disturbance and the uncertainties of LIM model by use of an adaptive command-filtered back stepping controller based on q-axis current compensation to improve the dynamic...

The Philippines, located in a tectonically active region, is highly susceptible to seismic activity, making liquefaction a critical concern for infrastructure stability. Liquefaction, the process by which saturated, loose soils lose strength and stiffness during earthquake-induced shaking, poses significant...

Quanfeng Lantern Opera (also “Quanfeng Hua Deng”, “全丰花灯”), an important local folk art form of Jiangxi Province, was included in the First National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of China in 2006 (500IX-52). It has developed a unique performance form and characteristics after long-standing as the...

The growing number of smart devices having different capabilities, service providers want to provide a nicer user interface and experience to individual users with considering device status and other environments. And a second device also allows user to interact with the contents he/she is consuming....

This paper examines the welfare implications of managing asset-price with consumer-price inflation targeting by monetary authorities who have to learn the laws of motion for both inflation rates. Our results show that the Central Bank can improve welfare if it targets both consumer and asset-price inflation...

The use of expenditure receipts at the Inspectorate considered having a low level of efficiency due to impracticality and recording errors that are often found in recipient data, resulting in wrong recipients of activity funds. This error was caused by the Microsoft Excel system being used was still...

The present research examined the rela-tionship between organizational learning capability (management commitment, system perspective, openness and exper-imentation, and knowledge transfer and integration) and the academician’s work innovativeness. The data were derived from the survey returned by 105...

A valid and reliable research instrument is an important element in quantitative research. This study aims to develop a valid and reliable instrument for measuring student leadership ethics variables. The instrument developed was in the form of a questionnaire. The preparation of the questionnaire refers...

There have numerous reports, among them the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) Survey 2008, on graduates unemployability due to weak English language proficiency. However, the problem exists prior to the students enrolment into universities. Several research have shown that the vocabulary size of local...

In “General Provisions of Civil Law” of the People’s Republic of China, there are some important new terms such as “gongxuliangsu” (公序良俗, public policy and ethics), “bingchichengshi, keshouchengnuo” (秉持诚实，恪守承诺, uphold honesty and honor commitment) and “shanyixiangduiren” (善意相对人, the good-faith third...

The Rasch model has been utilized in adaptive learning to provide personalized learning and timely assessment feedback to students in tertiary education. However, much of the work has been focusing on validating the tools, and estimating student ability and item difficulty, with very little research...

Indonesian traditional cakes are liked by many because of its affordable price, delicious taste, and easy to get. One of the traditional cake shops in the city of Tasikmalaya is Ny Nina’s Bakery, founded by Mrs. Ninawati and Mr. Benyamin since 1999. As times goes by, Ny Nina’s cakes became increasingly...

Writing in the English language is difficult for many ESL learners. Engaging these learners in a collaborative writing process can help them discover their writing problems and perhaps solve the problems simultaneously. The present study was based on a collaborative writing project assigned to undergraduates...

As more consumption-relevant behaviours occur online, an increasing number of brands seeking to enhance their brand equity are choosing social media as their new marketing tool. In recent years, a growing number of companies have implemented an online marketing strategy, while the emergence of social...

In this study, the impact of heat transfer on free convective Casson nanofluid flow induced by an accelerated disk is analyzed. The study of non-Newtonian Casson nanofluid that is suspended by single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and multi wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) has a vital role in human blood...

From the perspective of speech act theory, based on the self-constructed composite corpora, this paper analyzes the English translation of modal verbs commonly used in Chinese legislative texts. The results show that: the top three modal verbs used in legislative texts of Mainland China are “yingdang...

Wearable health technology gained significant attention for its potential to improve personal health management and reduce the burden on healthcare systems. Yet, despite its benefits, adoption among white-collar workers in Malaysia remains relatively low, highlighting the need to better understand the...

With the continuous improvement of the financial market system and the increasing abundance of financial services, household financial literacy is increasingly important for optimizing household financial behavioral decisions and enhancing household financial well-being. In order to grasp the research...

Malaysian demands for green products are escalating due to health concern and green products are common in Malaysia due to various green campaigns in medias over the decades. Yet, the market saturation of green products remained at infancy stage in Malaysia. Therefore, ability to foresee the consumers’...

A popular alternative to using fossil fuels to generate power is to use a photovoltaic (PV) system. However, the efficiency of PV system is very sensitive to the environmental conditions and frequent maintenance is needed to achieve the best performance. In practice, data of both the surrounding environment...

Mao Zedong’s “Speech at the Yan’an Forum on Literature and Art” in 1942 and Xi Jinping’s “Speech at the Forum on Literature and Art” (hereinafter referred to as the two “Speeches”) in 2014 are two glorious Marxist literature and art theoretical guidance documents. Under the illumination of the spirit...

Identity of plant variety is essential for crop production system. Two liberica coffee varieties, Lim 1 and Lim 2, have been cultivated in Kepulauan Meranti where peat lands area predominantly found. In addition to their adaptability to peat lands, the two varieties also were reported resistant against...

In South Korea, apartment house has accounted for 59% of the total housing units in 2010, and the increasing number of one and two family members has led to a change in the area of the apartment house. Since the longlife housing plan aims to create housing that facilitates variability and repair through...

Climate change poses substantial physical and transitional risks to Malaysian banks through impacts on their customers and loan portfolios. Despite BNM guidance encouraging climate risk management and disclosure, reporting remains limited. This study develops a conceptual framework grounded in stakeholder...

This paper examines the source and deduction process of the time of “Minor New Year” through poetry literature. According to the Compilation of Chinese Local Chronicles and Folklore Materials (《中国地方志民俗资料汇编》) [1], this paper summarizes the time of “Minor New Year” in various regions of China and the regions...

Former terrorism convicts are a group of people who have been involved in criminal acts of terrorism, then tried, imprisoned until finally released. One of the risks after they are released is the belief in radical ideology that has been embedded since being in their network. As a result, ex-convicts...

In this paper, the parameter estimation of thermal dynamic discrete-time system for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) is studied using recursive least square method. Parameters are estimated by using recursive least square method. Thermodynamic model of indoor test bed is formulated by...

A psychological contract is an unwritten agreement between the employer and employee that outlines the expectations and obligations of the other. A gross violation of this psychological contract has dire consequences, namely voluntarily employee turnover. There are a lack of studies that examine the...

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) are crucial functional components in electrical devices that require inspection during production to prevent faulty products. However, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) machines for PCB inspection are costly, especially for small production lines. Previous studies showed...

Employee turnover is a costly affair, as it can cost up to five times more to hire a new employee than to maintain a current one. Although previous studies highlight transformational leadership as a means to reduce employee turnover, there are insufficient studies that examine the mediating effect of...

A site-specific performance is a genre and a phenomenon that has recently emerged as a recent paradigm of performing arts: a communality. It basically involves performativity of audience and use of the latest technologies. This study aims to figure out novel methods of communication and the relationship...

This study aimed to investigate the effects of social support and psychological factors on life satisfaction as well as the paths among them. The results are as follows. Social support did not have direct impact on their life satisfaction. However, it positively influenced psychological factors such...