Search all articles

COVID-19 pandemic had greatly affect many businesses and individuals in Malaysia. Therefore, this paper explores the possibility of applying the concept of prosumerism to help the economic growth of Malaysia post COVID-19. A prosumer is someone who consumes and at the same time produces goods or services....

Increase of arterial stiffness is an independent predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Short term blood pressure (BP) variability is recognised as a marker and a risk factor for cardiovascular complications. The study aims to determine the relation between arterial stiffness and short...

Low back pain is the main cause of activity limitation and can cause socio-economic losses to a person, society, and country. Low back pain is pain that is localized between the 12th rib and the lower part of the gluteal folds with or without pain radiating to the legs. The risk factors for low back...

Up-regulation of ET-1 activates inflammatory cells such as macrophages that release pro-inflammatory mediators such interleukin-6 which promote vascular inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, leading to arterial stiffness. Included in this study were 194 black and 197 white South-Africans. Cardiovascular...

NeuroVidX, a large-scale text-to-video generation model based on a diffusion transformer, which can generate 10-s continuous videos aligned with text prompt, with a frame rate of 16 fps and resolution of 768 1360 pixels, is proposed in this research. Previous video generation models often had limited...

Many aspiring musicians face challenges in creating their own music due to the high cost of equipment and the complexity of learning music theory. These barriers make it difficult for beginners to express their creative ideas, leading to frustration and disappointment. To address this issue, we propose...

This study examines the impact of improved situational factors, actor capabilities, and flexible process workflows on the public value of E-trade licenses in Bangladesh. The research aims to identify how these factors contribute to enhancing transparency, efficiency, and user satisfaction within the...

We characterized the four main chain liquid crystal elastomers (MCLCEs) samples using the x-ray diffraction method. The four samples had different concentration of crosslinkers, i.e 8%, 12%, 14% and 16%. There was a relationship between crosslinkers concentration and d-spacing parameter here, namely...

The hydrophobic properties of lotus have won support among the people. It can not only resistant to the condensation of water, but also has the function of self-cleaning and anti-pollution. Super-hydrophobic coating has a great practical value in real life.The super-hydrophobic coating materials were...

We have analyzed Russian and global experience of investing in housing. We reviewed the fundraising models existing in the Russian real-estate market: mortgage and equity construction. The paper analyzes some statistics relating to the state-of-the-art in housing construction in the Siberian Federal...

Marapulai basuntiang it’s one of the unique culture that are a groom using suntiang at the middle of ceremony in marriage in Nagari Indrapura. This tradition has been using by the people from the old generations untill now. Its became typical of Nagari Indrapura. The purpose of this research is to express...

The study examines the impact of mergers on accounting performance of Greek listed firms involved in mergers. More specifically, we studied a sample of thirty-two absorbed listed firms in four sectors (primary sector, technology-intensive industrial sector, commercial and services sector, construction...

Introduction: Previous studies show contradictory results related to the vascular effects of coffee; they suggest that caffeine increases arterial stiffness and negatively impacts vascular health, the aim of this study is to evaluate the acute coffee effects on the vascular stiffness. Methods and materials:...

Background: Double Burden of Malnutrition (DBM)—the coexistence of undernutrition along with overnutrition—is a significant public health issue in the Asia-Pacific region. The scope of the DBM in this region is largely unknown. This review aims to determine the prevalence of under- and overnutrition...

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between personality traits, internship satisfaction, and employment intention, and whether personality traits are moderators of internship satisfaction and employment intention. The sample was 100 valid questionnaires collected from the students...

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is one of the world's concern with high morbidity and mortality which is marked by low bone density which makes the bone fragile and increases the risk of fracture. It had be known that estrogen plays a role in women's bone health, that is to maintain the activity of osteoblasts...

Along with the advancement of technology, the usage of Computer-Based Test (CBT) is increasing. However, many problems emerge due to this matter, such as equivalency issue which has been widely examined. Another emerging critical issue is its relation with individual differences aspect of test takers...

Karangasem Regency is a district located in the eastern part of Bali Province which is one of the tourist destinations and has its uniqueness and potential. Karangasem Regency is located in the highlands that is famous for its plantation products. One of the popular plantation areas in Karangasem Regency...

Drama “The Heavenly Southern Gate” had been performed in the imperial palace of Qing Dynasty frequently and posed huge influence on people at that time. There were many heated discussion on this drama in newspapers in the late Qing Dynasty and the period of the Republic of China. It’s a pity! With the...

Purpose: Delirium is a frequent occurrence amongst Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients, but studies on its causes are sparse and its risk factors vary from disease to disease. Here, in this study, an attempt was made to investigate the factors associated with the prognosis of delirium in the ICU. Methods:...

The Black Soldiers Fly (Hermetia illucens) life cycle is unique. The uniqueness lies in the life of the larvae until the pupae and metamorphosis become relatively clean flies, do not like smelly media and tend to be in a moist to dry medium. Unlike some other types of flies, the BSF life cycle brings...

The flow process of chemotherapy services involves multidisciplinary and multidepartmental processes, so it needs to be well designed to prevent patient safety incidents that can cause injury to patients. Based on the aggregate root cause analysis conducted by the Quality and Patient Safety Committee,...

This study aims at seeks to determining the effect of financial literacy and locus of control on the financial behavior of women in micro-businesses. This research is a quantitative study with 240 female micro-business respondents in Buleleng district, Bali Province. Collecting data using an online questionnaire...

Parenting is one of the most challenging and stressful jobs. At the same time, its significance lies in the influence it has on the life of the one being parented. Mothers of preschool had difficulties on emotion control, automatic reaction, receive herself and child, and take care themself. These reactions...

This development research aims to develop Chinese digital teaching material for 10th-grade topic 个人 信息 [gèrén xìnxī] (self-introduction) based on flipbook. The research method in this development is the Research and Development (R & D) method using the DDD-E model. Following the development model...

The development of the creative economy has not in line with public awareness to protect the work that has been produced by registering the rights to a trademark. The commercialization of brand-certified creativeness economy products expects to boost the added value and income of product owners. Protect...

Following the pandemic, students’ academic adaptability in several kinds of study programmes deteriorated. As a result, student academic achievement throughout many lectures decreased. The objective of this study was to identify the characteristics of academic resilience among Madura students studying...

Urolithiasis, or urinary tract stones, is a solid mass that forms in the upper (kidneys, ureters) or lower urinary system (bladder, urethra). This study evaluates urinary tract stone risks based on demographics, kidney function, and urinalysis results using a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design...

A Cadet of SDP Palembang Transportation Polytechnic must have a prime level of health and fitness. In order to form these physical characteristics, energy sufficiency and nutritional status as well as physical activity must always be guaranteed to be at an optimal level. The study was conducted using...

The archaism in Ming-Qing landscape painting is a key topic in art historical research, with literati painters viewing it as a crucial pathway for both artistic creation and technical refinement. This study clarifies that archaism, as a systematic artistic approach, is driven by the goals of learning,...

LiFePO4/C microspheres were synthesized by a rheological phase method using nanoplates assembled quasi-microspheres of FePO4·2H2O as raw materials, and the FePO4·2H2O precusors were synthesized via a hydrothermal process. The FePO4·2H2O precursors were characterized by XRD and SEM, and the LiFePO4/C...

This paper appraises the likely effects of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the East African Community (EAC) and the European Union (EU). Customs data are used to estimate the revenue and welfare effects of an EPA with and without an exception list. Revenue and welfare effects are rather...

This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of Malay translated version of the brief questionnaire of smoking urges (QSU-Brief). The translation procedure was done following the standard guidelines. The reliability and validity of the Malaysian version scale were evaluated based on the data...

Javanese wayang kulit (leather puppet) performance is a form of art living and developing in Java. The word Wayang in Javanese means “shadow”. The objectives of research were 1) to find out the important position of wayang kulit purwa position, and 2) to find out the visualization of wayang kulit purwa...

The objective of the study was to develop and validate the Associative Memory Test (AM Test), as a subtest of the intelligence test (Tes Inteligensi Siswa SMA, TISS), based on Cattel-Horn-Caroll (CHC) theory of intelligence. The AM Test was used as a psychological assessment tool for determining high...

Integrated Pest Management (LIPM) is an innovation of Integrated Pest Management program to achieve effective sustainable agriculture in a wide area. This program has been implemented in some regions as the Indonesia's food storages including Central Java, East Java and West Java. Research on the application...

Over the past few decades, nano-sized semiconductor powders for use as photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants have attracted attention due to many advantages. In this research, a new composite material WO3-ZnO/molecular sieves (MS) was synthesized by precipitation method and hydrothermal method....

Budget problems are experienced by most villages in Banyumas District. There are 301 villages that makes Banyumas District has a great chance to develop the potential of its region based on the development of rural areas. Overall, Banyumas District received allocation of village fund (ADD) amounting...

Before the rapid development of modern knowledge on spatial planning, the indigenous people of Indonesia had known spatial planning conception. Many discussions and research have been proven to be effective and in line with modern knowledge. We can perceive this traditional conception of spatial planning...

For research on the effectiveness of photoshop graphic design computer learning is used a workshop learning model. The learning model chosen was the Jigsaw cooperative learning model and the Group Investigation type. The difference between the two models is that in the type of Jigsaw grouping there are...

The marriage tradition of cacap-cacapan is a Malay oral tradition of tribal people that is still carried out in the city of Lubuklinggau as one of the cities in the province of South Sumatra, Indonesia, that still adheres to the cultural traditions of the ancestors. The study aims to reveal the functions...

In this study, the adsorption of hazardous atoms including lead on the silica surface (SiO2 [001]) was investigated using the first-principles method within the framework of density functional theory (DFT). We performed the full structural optimization and found the most stable configuration. Four different...

The article discusses the functional features of the symbol of fire. The authors analyze the main functions of the symbol of fire in the traditional culture of the Altai peoples. The spirit of fire among the Altai peoples is presented in a female anthropomorphic image, it is called “От эне” ‘Mother Fire’....

In January 2020, COVID-19 suddenly broke out, then Wuhan province had to be isolated and people had to observe home quarantine in China. The epidemic led to instantaneous closure of the business catering, entertainment, tourism and other service industries. Most of the traffic was interrupted, enterprises...

The fashion industry is one of the most important industries in the world economy, and it has always had strong competitiveness in trade exchanges. The outbreak of the epidemic triggered great turmoil in the global financial market, which had varying degrees of negative impact on fashion brands of all...

One of the pedagogical problems encountered by Special School (SLB) Teachers in teaching deaf students is the difficulty in teaching communication and language skills. Deaf students, especially those who are just learning in early grades of elementary school, faced three problems, namely not being able...

Judicial independence is significant in any justice system because the role of the judiciary is to provide a meaningful system of checks and balances between the executive and the legislature in line with the doctrine of separation of powers. Past researchers had shown that the enactment of the Judicial...

The goal of this research is to analyze the vegetative development and yield of cassava in diverse populations, as well as the Land Equivalent Ratio (LER). This research was carried out from June 2022 to March 2023 at the field of the “Vegetable Seed Production Unit” (“UPBS”), Sekincau Subdistrict, West...

Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) is one of the higher thinking skills that must be possessed in 21st-century education. HOTS is a higher cognitive level of humans thinking in explaining concepts, thinking logically, and solving problems. The purpose of this study is to describe HOTS students based...

Developing process rice lines become varieties must meet the criteria that were high uniformity. High uniformity indicates that the plant is stable and able to adapt to various planting locations. This research aimed determines uniformity F8 lines and recommended the F8 lines as superior variety with...