Favorable Relationship Research Articles

Does innovative behaviour intervene between budgetary participation and performance in the public sector?

Purpose For a public servant (PS) to be innovative, he or she needs to gather and process enough vital information from budget setting processes. However, research addressing how budgetary participation (BP) can trigger innovative behaviour (IB) in PSs and eventually foster task performance (TP) is rare, which is why the authors conduct this research. The purpose of this study is to understand how BP shapes TP through the IB of PSs. Design/methodology/approach The authors develop and test a mediation model with 860 responses from public sector workers across 25 government agencies using the PLS-SEM technique of Smart PLS 4. Possible control factors were addressed for both the mediator and target-independent construct. In particular, the authors use sex, age and tenure as control factors for IB. Also, the authors use job satisfaction, job engagement and perceived fairness in the budgetary system as control factors for TP. Findings The authors find a favourable and significant relationship between BP and TP; BP and IB; and IB and TP. The authors also find that IB partially mediates the relationship between BP and TP, such that BP fosters TP through the innovativeness of PSs. This finding suggests that PSs who participate in budget preparation are able to innovate, which, in turn enable them to perform tasks effectively. Research limitations/implications The authors call on forthcoming researchers to test the mediation model in other public sector settings worldwide. They may also consider other variables that can possibly mediate the positive impacts of BP on TP. Practical implications Lessons are discussed for governments, human resources directors and managers, management accountants, budget officers, procurement officers and other public sector workers and consultants. Originality/value The authors show how BP fosters TP through the innovativeness of PSs, since there is much more to know in this regard. The authors also help to resolve the paradox of inconsistency in the BP–TP literature by using IB as a mediator.

Impact of Overseas Development Assistance on Economic Growth in Nigeria (1981-2021)

Nigeria currently has the largest economy in Africa with a GDP of $477.38 billion (Michael, 2023). However, the country’s great fortune, which is majorly driven by petroleum exports, has not successfully translated into a sustained economic development, as the nation continues to endure widespread poverty and income inequality for decades due to many contributing factors, including rapid population growth, low standard of education, and corruption. Consequently, Nigeria has looked to Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) as one of many means to address its economic problems, and this ODA phenomenon has raised debates among scholars with regards to its positive or negative impact, and the significance of such impact on the Nigerian Economy. This study investigated the amount of ODA received by Nigeria for the period 1981-2021, and the changes that such assistance has effected on the GDP of the nation. The study examined the empirical research by other scholars, for the same study, under a spectrum of economic, geographic and political climates. The Auto Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Bounds Cointegration Test and the Granger Causality test were adopted for this study, and the results revealed that ODA impacted Nigeria’s GDP significantly and positively in the period of study. This study therefore recommends that the Federal Government of Nigeria, as well as other stakeholders, should pursue and maintain more favourable relationships with the international multilateral and bilateral donors, in order to boost economic growth in Nigeria.

Robust U-HPLC Method Development of Desonide and its Application to In Vitro Release Testing (IVRT) of Topical Cream Products

Background: The study focuses on establishing In Vitro Release Testing (IVRT) parameters for Desonide cream, following the guidelines of the Topical Classification System (TCS), to assess the bioequivalence between the Reference Listed Drug (RLD) and test. Aim: This study aimed to develop a reliable IVRT method using Franz diffusion cells. An environmentally friendly U-HPLC method was created to analyze Desonide in the samples. Objectives: To evaluate the drug release in Desonide products in accordance with SUPAC guidance, quantify the drug concentration using an analytical method, as per bioanalytical method validation guidelines, and ensure that the results meet the acceptance criteria. Linearity was established from 0.50 μg/mL to 40 μg/mL with acceptable regression values. Precision was confirmed three times, with an average % RSD of below 15% for 3 sets of 6QC level sample preparations. Stability tests demonstrated Desonide stability in receptor fluid (LLOQ and ULOQ) for 72 hours at 2-8°C and 25°C. Autosampler stability at LQC and HQC levels was proven at 25°C for 72 hours. Additionally, the stock solution remained stable at both 25°C and 2-8°C for 72 hours. Methods: The study involved evaluating the dosing regimen, release medium, and membrane while optimizing the U-HPLC method based on three variables including column temperature, mobile phase composition, and flow rate. After experimentation, it was determined that Nylon membrane and 0.9% NaCl: Methanol release media (70:30 v/v) with 1000 mg dose were used to maximize the release profile of desonide. Results: The created explanatory strategy is precise, delicate, and exact for measuring Desonide, with satisfactory Limits of Location LOD and Lower Limits of Measurement LLOQ measured at 0.15 and 0.50 ng /mL, respectively. The Regression coefficient r2 was identified to be 0.9996. The degree of Desonide measurement lessening was considered palatable, basically since the recuperation was underneath 30.00, additionally due to the favourable linear relationship watched within the Desonide discharge rates amid the IVRT study. Conclusion: All three generic products analyzed were found to be equivalent to the RLD, meeting for "sameness" outlined in the FDA's SUPAC-SS guidance. A novel U-HPLC method was developed for Desonide, covering the range from 0.5 to 40 μg/ml, with intra and inter-day variability below 2% RSD. Additional characterizations were established, and the stability of Desonide was successfully determined.

Selective Determination of 4,4′-Oxydianiline (4,4′-ODA) in Plastic Packaging Using Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Sensor Integrated with Pyrolyzed Copper/Carbon Composite

This study focuses on the synthesis, fabrication, and characterization of a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) sensor tailored for the selective determination of 4,4′-oxydianiline (4,4′-ODA) in plastic products. Notably, by integrating the sensor matrix with pyrolyzed copper/carbon material derived from Cu-BTC MOF, a remarkable enhancement in electrochemical performance is achieved. The Cu-BTC material is grown successfully on the surface of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and subjected to calcination at 800 °C, yielding a CNT/Cu/C composite. This composite exhibits an increased surface area and enhanced electron transfer capability, resulting in an improved current response. To augment the selective detection capability of the modified electrodes for 4,4′-ODA, molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) were incorporated onto the composite surface. The modified electrode (CNT-2/Cu/C/MIP/GCE) was synthesized using acrylamide (AM) and methacrylic acid (MAA) as dual-functional monomers with 4,4′-ODA as a template molecule via precipitation polymerization. The differential pulse voltammetric (DPV) current response to 4,4′-ODA showed a favorable linear relationship within the concentration range of (0.15–10 μM,10–100 μM), with a detection limit of 0.05 μM. Moreover, the CNT-2/Cu/C/MIP/GCE sensor demonstrates exceptional sensitivity, specificity, consistency, and durability. Furthermore, this approach has proven effective in detecting 4,4′-ODA in spiked nylon spatula samples, with recovery rates ranging from 86.3% to 103.5%.

Evaluation Left Ventricle Performance in hypertensive patients using heart ultrasound and levels of a salt-producing brain peptide in blood

Background: we studied on 100 patients in total, with 56 in the 'LV dysfunction' group and the rest in the 'control' group to evaluate of left ventricular functioning in hypertensive patients by examining the ultrasound of the heart by tracking the scores and their association with levels of a salt-producing brain peptide in the blood. . To find relevant research, a thorough online search was conducted. Data were retrieved and synthesized from the included studies after they were evaluated for quality and risk of bias. The findings demonstrated a robust association between B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels and speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) derived indices of left ventricular (LV) performance in hypertension individuals. The findings of this review highlight the potential of STE as a valuable tool for evaluating LV performance in hypertensive patients and its association with BNP levels in Baghdad. Aim: This study aims to find out how hypertension patients' LV function, as determined by speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE), correlated with B-type natriuretic peptide BNP levels in the blood. Methods: All subjects had echocardiographic tests using a commercially available ultrasonography equipment equipped with a phased-array transducer operating at 3.5 MHz, with the following parameters measured: Biplane with a few tweaks for this study, the LVEF was calculated using Simpson's method ,the left ventricular systolic volume (SV) ,systolic volume at the end of the left ventricle (LVESV), in order to determine the LVMI, the Devereux formula was used and the filling ratio of early to late diastole (E/A ratio). They were compared with a healthy group (control) to obtain accurate results. Results: There were statistically significant differences in LVEF, LVEDV, LVESV, LVMI, E/A ratio, E/e' ratio, and global longitudinal strain (GLS) between the control and LV dysfunction groups. Diastolic dysfunction was more common in LV dysfunction patients, and they also had lower GLS values than the control group. The levels of BNP were shown to have a favorable relationship with numerous echocardiographic parameters. Hypertensive individuals had greater BNP levels than the control group. The LVH group also had greater levels of BNP than the non-LVH group.

An Empirical Analysis of Servant Leadership's Impact on Psychological Wellbeing and Employee Creativity in the Healthcare Sector

The study explores the role and impact of servant leadership (SL) on employee psychological well-being and creativity in the healthcare industry. SL, rooted in traditional values, prioritizes others' needs and promotes moral behavior and ethical viewpoints. The study explores the impact of social learning (SL) on employee creativity and psychological well-being in the healthcare sector, demonstrating its alignment with the profession's commitment to quality patient care. The study postulates and empirically show the favorable relationships between SL and employee creativity and psychological well-being, building on the “Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) theory”. A study was conducted using an online survey to gather data on physicians' perspectives and features in the hospital setting. The survey, conducted in collaboration with healthcare providers, involved 122 physicians aged 18-40+, with 49% female and 51% male. Data was collected using Google Forms, and participants' experiences ranged from 5 to over 20 years. The study used convenience and purposive sampling approaches to increase sample diversity. Despite limitations like self-administrative data and selection bias, the technique provided a systematic understanding of physicians' perspectives and hospital settings. The study reveals a strong positive correlation between employee creativity (EC) and servant leadership (SL), highlighting its role in fostering innovative workplace cultures. It also reveals a strong correlation between SL and psychological well-being, confirming its ability to improve mental health and job happiness in healthcare workers. The study's theoretical implications integrate the JD-R theory and provide insights into contextual elements affecting SL effectiveness. Companies are encouraged to incorporate SL practices into their management strategies to promote creativity and prioritize employee welfare. However, the study's shortcomings, such as its cross-sectional methodology and geographical focus, suggest the need for more research projects. The study concludes that an effective leadership style is servant leadership in the healthcare industry, promoting creative and healthy work cultures.

The Impact of Mentorship and Funding Support on Stimulating Entrepreneurship Motivation among Family Members

This study investigates and assesses factors that influence entrepreneur’s motivationto start up a project and explores government support programs. A study model wasdeveloped, and a quantitative approach was used for this purpose to collect data frompotential entrepreneurs among family members. Two influential factors were used in thestudy that would impact entrepreneur’s motivation which are mentoring and funding support.This study is based on the expectancy theory to investigate impact on entrepreneur’smotivation. A simple random sampling approach was used on the targeted population andstudy results were tested to determine their validity. The findings show that the existenceof mentorship and accessible funding support have a favorable relationship and remarkableimpact on motivation of entrepreneurs especially in the early stages of the project. Thestudy indicates that entrepreneur’s ideas and goals would not be achieved without properfunding. Potential entrepreneurs may not be able to start their own business people andface the risks in the absence of financial support. It is critical to enhance the understandingof potential entrepreneurs in the early stages on how such substantial efforts might benefittheir entrepreneurial journeys. The study suggests focusing on mentorship and funding supportprograms to stimulate potential entrepreneurs in Bahrain. This step can attract andincrease investment in the market and contribute to economic growth of the country.

Ultrasensitive and Wash-Free Detection of Tumor Extracellular Vesicles by Aptamer-Proximity-Ligation-Activated Rolling Circle Amplification Coupled to Single Particle ICP-MS.

Tumor-derived extracellular vesicles (TEVs) are rich in cellular information and hold great promise as a biomarker for noninvasive cancer diagnosis. However, accurate measurement of TEVs presents challenges due to their low abundance and potential interference from a high number of EVs derived from normal cells. Herein, an aptamer-proximity-ligation-activated rolling circle amplification (RCA) method for EV membrane recognition, coupled with single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (sp-ICP-MS) for the quantification of TEVs, is developed. When DNA-labeled ultrasmall gold nanoparticle (AuNP) probes bind to the long chains formed by RCA, they aggregate to form large particles. Notably, small AuNPs scarcely produce pulse signals in sp-ICP-MS, thereby detecting TEVs in a wash-free manner. By leveraging the strong binding affinity of aptamers, dual aptamers for EpCAM and PD-L1 recognition, and the sp-ICP-MS technique, this method offers remarkable sensitivity and selectivity in tracing TEVs. Under optimized conditions, the present method shows a favorable linear relationship between the pulse signal frequency of sp-ICP-MS and TEV concentration within the range of 105-107 particles/mL, along with a detection limit of 1.1 × 104 particles/mL. The pulse signals from sp-ICP-MS combined with machine learning algorithms are used to discriminate cancer patients from healthy donors with 100% accuracy. Due to its simple and fast operation and excellent sensitivity and accuracy, this approach holds significant potential for diverse applications in life sciences and personalized medicine.

A Study on Manpower Development and Employee Performance in an Organization

The underlying thesis of the study is that planned investment in employee training and development contribute significantly towards overall organizational performance. Based on an extant literature review and empirical data, the study pinpoints the distinct factors of manpower development - such as training programs, advancement opportunities and lifetime learning initiatives. The methods: The methodology is a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative information from performance metrics and qualitative feedback from the employee surveys and interviews. The results highlight a favourable relationship between HRD and a range of performance measures including productivity, job satisfaction and employee turnover. In addition, the study underscores the need for stronger leadership support to create a culture of ongoing development, as well as the significance of aligning development programs with the objectives of the organization. KEYWORDS: Research Paper, Manpower Development, Employees Training, Professional Development, Talent Management.v

THE IMPACT OF GREEN GOVERNANCE ON SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING & CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: FINANCIAL RISK AS MODERATOR

The present research endeavors to examine the effects of green governance namely board gender diversity, committee size, board independence, and board size, on corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting. The study also considers the moderating effect of financial risk, including liquidity risk and capital risk. The data has been obtained from banking institutions in financial sector of Pakistan. Dataset comprises information from 33 banks that were included in our analysis. Convenience sampling technique was employed to gather the time series and cross-sectional data, which was utilized to construct panels in order to obtain desired outcomes. The results show significant and favorable relationship amid board's size & degree of independence when it comes to corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting. There is a negative correlation amid presence of a board committee, board gender diversity and practice of sustainability reporting. Regression has confirmed consistent findings, indicating that both board size and board independence exhibit positive association with SRI & CSR, whereas board committee and board gender diversity show a negative link.

Corporate social responsibility and firm performance in the financial industry in Vietnam: The mediating role of digital transformation

Purpose: This study evaluated the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives undertaken by banks in Vietnam on their overall performance. Additionally, it sought to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility and digital transformation efforts within the framework of the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research uses a survey sample from Southeast Vietnam, specifically Binh Duong Province, Dong Nai Province, Tay Ninh Province, Ba RIA Vung Tau Province and Ho Chi Minh City. A total of 245 valid questionnaires were gathered from mid- and senior-level executives, senior employees and department heads who have implemented digital transformation strategies in banks. Findings: This study explores the relationship between corporate social responsibility and firm performance in Vietnam's financial industry focusing on the banking sector. The study discovered a favourable relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and enterprise digital transformation as well as a good relationship between CSR and digital transformation and Vietnamese banks' business success. Conclusion: The digital economy has increasingly contributed to global economic development. Today’s digital landscape is undergoing a widespread phenomenon known as digital transformation. Hence, it is crucial to examine the impact of digital transformation on business processes. Practical Implications: The data also supports the idea that digital transformation serves as a mediator between corporate CSR and financial performance contributing to filling the gap when there is limited research in Vietnam on this relationship. Contribution to the Literature: This research aims to help banks in Vietnam enhance operational efficiency when banks actively engage in CSR and digital transformation.

The Dynamics of Human Capital Development, Employee Commitment, and Sustainable Competitive Advantage: A Strategic Perspective

The purpose of this study was to see the impact of “strategic human resources management (HRM) practices” on achieving “competitive advantages” that will be long-lasting, as well as the contribution of “human capital development” and “employee commitment” in information technology sector. IT sector works to establish, preserve, and perpetuate their competitive advantages, similar to other corporate organisations. The data were collected using questionnaire method and this study was conducted on 277 randomly selected employees working in different reputed IT companies. To achieve the objective of the study primary and secondary data were used and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, mediation analysis and likewise using AMOS 22.0, SPSS23. The results of the study showed a linear and favourable relationship between strategic HRM practices and sustainable competitive advantage (SCA). Strategic HRM was also found to positively influence human capital development and employee commitment of the IT sector firms. This study further suggests IT sector to prioritise human resources management in their businesses, which will improve human capital development by allowing staff members to acquire implicit expertise that will be challenging and difficult for the rivals to mimic and also add to the literature on sustainable competitive advantages, employment, and human capital development. The finding highlights about IT sector management as well and also the results made an additional argument for employee commitment to achieving a sustained competitive edge. The study further suggested some theoretical and other implications for researchers as well.

Fostering environmental, social and governance-oriented startups: Accessing the moderating effect of universities on entrepreneurial leadership

This study explores the complex factors influencing the achievement of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) companies. This study examines the impact of several antecedents such as Entrepreneurial Leadership Programs (ELP), Incubator and Accelerator Support (IAS), Access to Mentorship and Network Opportunities (AMNO) and Availability of Funds and Financial Resources (AFFR) on the development of ESG startups drawing upon the theoretical framework of Resource-Based View (RBV). A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from academic institutions in Saudi Arabia including state and private universities. Three public and private universities from various geographic locations were chosen for this study. The results suggest a favorable relationship between ELP and the establishment of ESG startups. This highlights the significance of education and the cultivation of skills in fostering entrepreneurial endeavours. The analysis revealed no statistically significant relationship between IAS and ESG startup performance. However, a positive relationship between AMNO and the establishment of ESG startups underscoring the importance of networking and mentorship was found. The research findings also indicate universities’ substantial influence in shaping these associations highlighting the need for additional exploration of the factors that motivate university participation in ESG entrepreneurship. The findings significantly contribute to the overall comprehension of the elements and interactions that impact the growth of ESG startups. Moreover, they offer vital insights for policymakers and practitioners involved in the realm of socially responsible entrepreneurship.

Exploring the Nexus of Organizational Culture, Digital Capabilities, and Organizational Readiness for Change in Primary School in Digital Transformation: A Quantitative Analysis

<p style="text-align:justify">In the context of Vietnam's primary schools undergoing a digital transformation, this research investigates the relationship between organizational culture (OC), digital capabilities (DC), and organizational readiness (OR) for change. This survey, which employs a quantitative methodology, includes 892 teachers and school managers from different elementary schools. Analyses were conducted using SPSS Statistics 26.0. The study shows a favorable relationship between digital skills and organizational readiness, suggesting that more digitally capable institutions are better equipped to handle change. Furthermore, a significant correlation exists between corporate culture, digital skills, and organizational readiness, indicating that schools with a creative and supportive culture are more prone to embrace digital change. These results advance knowledge of the variables affecting organizational change-readiness in Vietnam's primary school digital transformation. These results also have significant implications for educational policymakers, school administrators, and other stakeholders facilitating digital transformation in primary schools. By recognizing the benefits of digital capabilities and organizational culture for organizational change readiness, decision-makers can implement strategies to foster a supportive culture and enhance digital capabilities within educational institutions, ultimately leading to more successful and effective digital transformation initiatives.</p>

Genetic diversity and stability analysis of the improved cultivars of guava and their related species

Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is an important fruit crop in the tropical and sub-tropical world. The morphological, biochemical, and molecular (using 56 microsatellite markers) characterization was carried out on 18 guava genotypes and related species (P. guineense) during 2018–2022. The present study exhibited a wider range of variability: fruit weight (61.5–68.4 g); fruit diameter (4.20–7.91 cm); total soluble solids (8.50–13.40 °Brix); titrable acidity (0.20–0.64%); reducing sugar (2.55–7.00 mg glucose /g); ascorbic acid (76.4–196.3 mg/100 g); total phenol (125.9–305.4 mg GAE/100 g pulp); and total flavonoid content (172.30–948.5 mg QE/100 g pulp). The antioxidant activities (FRAP and DPPH) showed a favorable relationship with ascorbic acid, total phenol, total flavonoid, and total flavonol content. Red-fleshed genotypes were found superior for all the quality parameters over white-fleshed genotypes. The molecular analysis generated 213 alleles from 56 markers, with 2–9 alleles per locus (mean = 3.80). Apart from the genetic diversity, the improved cultivars were also distinguished by a set of markers: RCGH-4 (mPGCIR-184 and mPGCIR-194); RCGH-1 (mPGCIR-108 and mPGCIR-243); RCG-11 (mPGCIR-206 and mPGCIR-325); and RCGH-7 (mPGCIR-16 and mPGCIR-19). The cluster analysis indicated that P. guineense was the most diverse of the cultivated species, and all the red flesh genotypes were close to each other. Furthermore, RCG-11 had a lower seed content (58.89 per 100 g pulp), while RCGH-1 and RCGH-4 were stable for fruit weight and seed number, which can be promoted for commercial production and future crop improvement programs.

From a Penny to Self-Disgust: How Cashback Rewards for Favorable Comments and Relationship Norms Affect Consumers’ Post-Purchase Behavioral Intentions

Sellers of platforms offering cashback rewards for favorable comments (hereinafter CRFC) to generate positive online reviews are ubiquitous. This research examines when and how a CRFC influences consumers’ post-purchase behavioral intentions regarding repurchase and recommendation. Anchoring on the relationship norms theory and casting light on consumers’ self-perceptions, the effect of a CRFC on consumers’ post-purchase behavioral intentions is contingent on the relationship norms. The findings of a pilot study and two experimental studies show that after a CRFC offer, communal consumers experienced lower post-purchase behavioral intentions than exchange consumers, and that consumers’ feeling of self-disgust is the mechanism underlying this interactive effect. Specifically, a CRFC is effective for exchange consumers but not for communal consumers because it triggers self-disgust in communal consumers. This paper thus reveals the mediating role of self-disgust in the interactive effect of CRFC and relationship norms on post-purchase behavioral intentions. The implications for sellers, platforms and consumers are discussed.

Understanding how tourists with disabilities’ perceptions of residents’ emotional solidarity influence their behavioural intention: the mediating role of perceived fairness

Tourists with disabilities face several constraints when travelling, including interpersonal issues. The intergroup contact theory suggests that intergroup contact can diminish social prejudice. This study aims to understand how tourists with disabilities’ perceptions of residents’ emotional solidarity influence their attitude and behavioural intention towards a destination and the mediating role of perceived fairness. A systematic sampling survey was conducted among 359 tourists with disabilities in China. The results revealed that emotional closeness and sympathetic understanding had a positive effect on perceived fairness and attitude towards the destination, but a welcoming nature affected attitude alone. Ultimately, perceived fairness and the attitude towards the destination impacted behavioural intention. Additionally, the results confirmed the mediating role of perceived fairness between emotional solidarity and behavioural intention. The contribution of this study to accessible tourism research is to provide a model that helps to explain how tourists with disabilities’ psychological mechanisms and behavioural patterns are affected by favourable interpersonal relationships with destinations. In short, it promotes the concept of perceived fairness. The study also argues that greater social inclusion contributes to the quest for good health and well-being (SDG #3), equality (SDG #10), and inclusive and sustainable cities (SDG #11).

Causes of High Turnover Intention: Due to Work Family Conflict and Work Environment Factors

Purpose: This study aims to empirically test a research model that further investigates the influence of the work environment on turnover, the influence of work-family conflict on turnover, and whether there is a mediating effect of work-family conflict on turnover intention. Theoritical Framework: This research uses the Theory of Planned Behavior. The intention to move comes from individual intentions that cannot be felt and after feeling out of control they will decide to leave their job which is also supported by other factors. This theory can also see that the nurse's work environment and WFC contain three standards (time-based conflict, tension-based conflict, and behavior-based conflict) which function as the main predictors of turnover intention in nurses. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses a quantitative approach. The respondents of this research were employees of private Hospitals in Karasidenan Banyumas, with a population of 285 employees with a sample of 240 people calculated using the Slovin formula with a margin of error of 10%. Respondents in this study were dominated by women. The average age of respondents is 20-25 years. The sampling technique used was quota sampling by setting quotas based on the proportion of each hospital. This research uses a Structured Equation Modeling (SEM) application based on Partial Least Square (PLS). Findings: This finding shows that a favorable relationship between the work environment and work-family conflict both have a significant effect on turnover turnover because the P-value shows <0.05. And the mediation results showed that work-family conflict can mediate the relationship between the work environment and the intention to move with a significance value of 0.040. Research, Pratical & Social Implication: The study is similar to research conducted by Abdou et al., (2022) in the hospitality sector which revealed that the perception of work environment hospitality has a direct impact on employee turnover intentions through WFC which partially mediates the relationship between research components. This study has a limitation, namely concentrating on the variable Work-Family Conflict as a mediator in the relationship between the nurse's work environment and turnover intention. WFC as a mediation hopefully can be a reference for further research. Another limitation is that this research only examines the nursing sector, and in the future it could be carried out in other sectors such as the hotel sector or other service sectors. Originality/value: This study examines the impact of the work environment on turnover turnover, the effect of work-family conflict on turnover turnover, and whether there is a mediating effect of work-family conflict on the intention to move.

The adapted French version of the Academic and Athletic Identity Scale (AAIS-FR): Evidence of validity and reliability and relationships with sport well-being.

Effectively managing their athletic and academic projects is a major challenge for student-athletes. The salience of the identity they develop in each of these contexts can affect their well-being and is therefore an important variable to consider. Examining these mechanisms in countries and student-athlete support systems other than the United States is also important. This study aims to both translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of a French version of the Academic and Athletic Identity Scale, the AAIS-FR, and to examine the additive and interactive relationships of the two identities with sport burnout and engagement. Participants were 359 French student-athletes (50.42% female) who were competing at various levels (ranging from regional to international). Results from analyses using a slightly modified version of the original scale provided evidence of construct (i.e., factor structure) and concurrent (i.e., expected relationships between both identities and several correlates identified in previous work) validity, as well as reliability (i.e., internal consistency) and invariance across gender and sport competition levels of the AAIS-FR. In addition, regression analyses revealed a favourable relationship between athletic identity and sport well-being (i.e., positive with engagement and negative with burnout), no relationship between academic identity and sport well-being, and no interaction between the two identities. While further research is needed to provide additional evidence for the validity of the AAIS-FR, researchers can still use this tool to measure the salience of the two identities of French-speaking student-athletes.

Synthesis and application of bismuth nanoparticle-loaded longan porous carbon for simultaneous electrochemical determination of Pb(II) and cd(II) in seafoods

The discarded longan shell-derived porous carbon material (LPC) served as a scaffold for synthesizing bismuth nanoparticle-loaded longan porous carbon nanocomposite (BiNPs@LPC) via a hydrothermal method. Then BiNPs@LPC was utilized to modify screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCE) for simultaneous detection of Pb(II) and Cd(II) by square wave anodic stripping voltammetry (SWASV). The material was thoroughly characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectra, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. BiNPs@LPC exhibited abundant porous structures, high surface area, and numerous active sites, which could improve significantly response sensitivity. Under optimal conditions, the peak currents of Pb(II) and Cd(II) exhibited favorable linear relationships with the concentration within a range of 0.1–150 μg L−1, with detection limits (S/N = 3) of 0.02 μg L−1 and 0.03 μg L−1, respectively. BiNPs@LPC/SPCE demonstrated remarkable selectivity, stability and repeatability. The proposed method was successfully applied for the detection of Pb(II) and Cd(II) in seafoods achieving satisfying recovery of 97.8%–108.3% and 96.7%–106.4%. These excellent test properties were coupled with convenience for batch preparation of the modified electrodes, highlighting its potential for practical applications in heavy metal detection of real samples.