Findings Of Study Research Articles

A Phenomenological Study of Street Vending in Downtown Area, Tacloban City

This study investigates street vendors' lived experiences in downtown Tacloban City, Philippines, focusing on their economic contributions, challenges, and coping mechanisms in the informal sector. Street vendors play an important role in urban economies by making goods and services more accessible and affordable, as well as providing livelihood opportunities for people with few job options. Despite their economic importance, street vendors frequently face legal and social challenges, such as harassment and a lack of recognition from the government. Using a phenomenological approach, the study seeks to fill a gap in the literature on the financial practices and capital management techniques of street vendors in Tacloban City. The study looks into the factors that influence the prevalence of street vending, its impact on vendors' livelihoods and well-being, and the strategies vendors use to overcome daily operational challenges. The findings are expected to guide policy interventions aimed at improving the quality of life and economic resilience of street vendors. Amartya Sen's Human Agency Theory, Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory, and Hernando de Soto's Informal Economy Theory all serve as foundations for the analysis. These frameworks provide a thorough understanding of the agency, motivation, and economic dynamics of street vendors. The study's findings are intended to benefit street vendors, policymakers, community initiatives, and future research by fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for urban informal economies.

Indonesian SMES and Global Market Penetration: The Effects of Human Capital Investment, Government Role, and Technological Progress

MSMEs play a significant role in supporting the country's economy as they account for 60.5% of GDP. MSMEs confront a number of difficulties related to financing, supply, and market demand that need to be given more consideration in order to support their entry into the global market. The purpose of this study is to examine how government involvement, technology advancement, human capital investment, and entrepreneurial orientation affect MSMEs (micro, small, and medium-sized firms) in Indonesia and their internationalization strategies. This study uses a quantitative approach with data collection techniques using a Likert scale questionnaire. Then descriptive analysis and Partial Least Squares (PLS) are used to analyze the data. The study's findings show that technical change significantly affects MSMEs' internationalization strategies; in contrast, entrepreneurial orientation, investments in human capital, and the role of the government are not as significant in this regard. However, this research offers stakeholders improved guidance for bolstering MSMEs' success and expansion in global markets, as well as for widening the gap in the global MSME market to promote Indonesia's sustainable economic growth.

Metode Hypnoteaching melalui Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) dalam Keterampilan Berbicara Bahasa Arab

<table style="width: 688px;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="501"><p>This qualitative descriptive research with a literature review design adopts the hypnoteaching method through the Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) approach as an innovative effort to enhance students' motivation in speaking the Arabic language. The study's research question is if the hypnoteaching approach based on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) can boost students' motivation to speak Arabic. The study's findings suggest that the hypnoteaching method and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) are useful in educational growth, especially the Arabic language. The steps of hypnoteaching involve motivation, pacing, leading, positive words, praise, modeling, and teacher expertise. The application of NLP involves understanding students' characteristics, using outcomes, rapport, sensory acuity, and flexibility. Furthermore, the use of hypnoteaching through NLP in learning Arabic speaking can be an effort to enhance students' learning motivation, create more effective learning, overcome psychological barriers, and encourage students' motivation to actively develop Arabic speaking skills. Thus, this forms a strong foundation for the significant development of students' speaking skills.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

A Descriptive Analysis of AI’s Role in Enhancing the Quality of Teaching and Learning Outcomes

This study examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI, in higher education, mainly in the teaching-learning process, personalized learning, learning outcomes, and challenges. The researcher has employed a descriptive research method to collect the data by reviewing the research articles, books, and conducting a document analysis (policies of universities on using AI). The study's findings provide multifaceted insights into the use of AI in the teaching-learning process. It reveals that optimizing the use of GenAI can support students to become more independent learners, critical thinkers, and it can also provide plenty of Drill-Practice opportunities for them to master the content, particularly, for Afghan students who are believed to be more reliant on teachers and printed learning resources. On the other hand, the findings suggest that GenAI is an invaluable asset for teachers’ professional development in terms of planning everyday pedagogical practices for their classrooms and generating materials and content. However, the usage of GenAI can also pose some significant challenges for teachers as well as institutions, particularly in the absence of an established code of conduct and implicit rules that should be abided by the students to avoid unauthorized activities. Additionally, the study also provides some useful suggestions predicated on the findings of the study.

Influence of Industrial Relations with Ukhuwwah (brotherhood), ‘Adl (justice) and Ihsan (benevolence) among Islamic Universities

The existence of industrial relations with the industrialization drivers has been argued with the persistent competition among different entities, including workers, capitalists, bureaucrats, and authorities, to reduce operating costs while maximizing financial profits. While industrial relations have been relevant through the human resource management of organizations, from the perspectives of Islam, three core values, ukhuwwah (brotherhood), ‘adl (justice), and Ihsan (benevolence) are essential in establishing a harmonious and ethical relationship between employers and employees, which serves as a solid foundation for creating a positive work environment. This study used the grounded theory method through focused group discussion to explore the integration of Islamic values into the industrial relations of Islamic universities. It focuses on insights from participants who emphasized the significance of promoting positive human relationships, incorporating Islamic teachings, and maintaining a balance between procedural work and community-building activities. The study's findings suggest that incorporating these principles can establish a cohesive and morally upright work environment that is advantageous for both employees and organizations. Suggestions for the industrial relations unit, top management, board of governors, and the government involve cultivating strong unity through team-building, maintaining fairness with clear and open policies, and promoting excellence by supporting professional growth and empathetic work conditions.

Life-cycle seismic performance of bridges with thin-walled steel piers under bi-directional excitations

In corrosive environments, steel bridges demonstrate time-dependent seismic performance and varied directional responses to bi-directional excitation at different life-cycle stages. However, current seismic assessment methods for bridges have not adequately addressed the time-dependent effects of bi-directional excitation directionality on seismic responses throughout their entire life cycle. Thus, this study aims to investigate the time-varying directional effects of bi-directional seismic excitations on steel bridges with multiple parameters and to propose a method for predicting the range of critical incident angles while considering the aging effects of bridges. Initially, time-dependent functions that characterize steel corrosion are integrated into multiscale finite element models of the steel bridges to simulate corrosion progression across their life-cycle stages. Subsequently, a quantitative analysis of the bi-directional seismic response of steel bridges is conducted throughout their life cycle, accounting for the directionality of seismic excitation. Finally, a method and process for predicting the range of time-varying bi-directional critical incident angles with 95 % probability are derived by fitting the statistical probability distribution boundary values of the critical incident angle deviation index. The study's findings indicate that the aging effects of steel bridges amplify the displacement response under bi-directional seismic excitation, with the maximum displacement response difference exceeds 40 %. The service time may increase the sensitivity of steel bridges to changes in incident angles, potentially amplifying the displacement response by a factor of 1.69. The study's findings highlight the importance of considering aging effects and bi-directional excitation directionality in bridge seismic assessments.

Can government-guided funds promote corporate technology innovation? Evidence from the new energy automobile industry

A government-guided fund is a crucial policy instrument for fostering innovation in the new energy automotive industry. This article examines the stimulating impact and underlying mechanisms of government-guided funding on A-share new energy automotive listed firms from 2012 to 2022, using a difference-in-differences (DID) model. The finding suggests that government-guided funds can effectively stimulate corporate technology innovation activities. Mechanism tests reveal that government-guided funds can encourage corporate innovation by alleviating financial constraints and attracting research and development experts. Additionally, government-guided funds have varying effects on the technology innovation of different types of enterprises within the new energy automobile industry chain, including upstream, midstream, and downstream companies. The study's findings have specific policy implications for increasing government-guided fund assistance and optimizing fund investment direction.

Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar PAKAT dengan Model PBL Fase D Kelas 9 SMPN 4 Tebing Tinggi

The low learning outcomes in Catholic religion for 9th-grade students are a problem, and the root of the problem is teachers' propensity to employ a traditional teaching style called lecturing. The researcher tries to apply the PBL approach to enhance learning results. Both qualitative and quantitative descriptive research models are used in this study. SMPN 4 Tebing Tinggi is the research site. The study's findings suggest that applying the PBL approach can enhance students' learning objectives. The fact that learning results improved from cycle 1 to cycle 2 with data showing that in the cognitive aspect, the competent category is at 22.2% and the proficient category at 77.8%. In the affective aspect, the competent category is at 11.1%, and the proficient category is at 88.9%. A similar trend is observed in the psychomotor aspect, with the competent category at 11.1% and the proficient category at 88.9%. The study concludes that the use of the PBL model in learning can enhance the learning outcomes of 9th-grade students.

A Retrospective Study of Technology Business Incubators in the Philippines

This study aims to assess Technology Business Incubators under (TBIs) the Higher Education Institution Readiness for Innovation and Technopreneurship (HeIRIT) with the auspices of the UPSCALE Innovation Hub, University of the Philippines-Diliman and the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD). Twenty TBIs were identified to give feedback and used as study participants using a questionnaire created by researchers based on the existing DOST metrics. The study's findings provided insightful information for implementing authorities both internal and external reforms.

Adoption of green production technologies by farmers through traditional and digital agro-technology promotion–An example of physical versus biological control technologies

Traditional and digital agro-technology promotion are two critical methods for disseminating agricultural technology information, which effectively encourages farmers to employ green production technologies. This paper empirically examines the effects of traditional and digital agro-technology promotion on the adoption of green production technologies by 619 apple producers in the primary apple production area of Guanzhong Plain, China, using micro-survey data. The study's findings suggest that both promotion models significantly influence the adoption of green production technologies by farmers. This conclusion remains valid after the instrumental variables approach and a series of robustness tests are implemented to address endogeneity concerns. The heterogeneity analysis revealed that the impact of the two promotion modes on the adoption behavior of green production technologies by farmers varied by scale. Specifically, digital agro-technology promotion had a greater impact on the adoption of physical control technologies by small-scale farmers, while traditional agro-technology promotion had a greater impact on the adoption of biological control technologies by large-scale households. In addition, the technological differences between traditional agrotechnology promotion and digital agrotechnology promotion result in clear complementary and substitution effects. The two modes of promotion have evident complementary effects for biological control technologies. The two modalities of promotion for physical control technologies exhibit complementary effects between social communication-type promotions and traditional agro-technology promotions, as well as substitution effects between short-video promotions and traditional agro-technology promotions.

Quality Assurance Practices in the University: "The impact of Quality Services and Teaching Quality Services on Students' Satisfaction using Data Science Techniques."

This study investigates student satisfaction regarding quality assurance practices in universities, the impact of quality services, which include infrastructure-related services/facilities, and teaching quality (such as teaching contents, teaching methods, and teaching attitudes). By paying close attention to these factors and constantly looking for ways to improve, universities can ensure the highest possible experience. This will not only increase satisfaction but will also attract more students to their institution. The study will be exploratory in nature, with a structured questionnaire used to collect data from students. Moreover, using data science techniques, collect and analyzed the students feedback data and academics performance metrics. This data will then be analyzed using research tools to calculate the study's findings. The study's findings indicate that quality assurance practices such as quality services and teaching quality services have a significant effect on student satisfaction. As a result, it is concluded that yes, that is correct, universities must focus on providing quality services and teaching quality services to increase student satisfaction. This includes adapting to updated quality assurance standards and using appropriate pedagogical tools to effectively impact student satisfaction.

The Frequency of Presence of the Infraorbital Canal in the Maxillary Sinus and its Clinical Importance.

The infraorbital canal (IOC) houses critical structures like the infraorbital artery, vein, and nerve, and its atypical location within the maxillary sinus could pose risks during surgical procedures, making it crucial to understand its prevalence and distribution. The study aims to investigate the localization and frequency of the IOC within the maxillary sinus. This retrospective study analyzed computed tomography (CT) images from 1000 randomly selected patients (500 males, 500 females) aged 18 to 65 years who underwent paranasal region imaging at Istanbul Medipol University Medipol Mega University Hospital between 2015 and 2020. Exclusion criteria included major pathologies, prior surgeries, and poor image quality. The study focused on evaluating the localization of the IOC and its presence within the maxillary sinus, using coronal CT sections. The IOC was found within the maxillary sinus in 8% of cases (44 males, 36 females). This variation was bilateral in 34 cases and unilateral in 46 cases, with no statistically significant relationship between sex and the occurrence or type of variation. The study's findings align with previous research, which reported similar prevalence rates for this anatomical variation. The study confirms that the IOC is located within the maxillary sinus in a significant percentage of cases, emphasizing the importance of preoperative CT evaluation to prevent potential complications during maxillary sinus surgeries. These findings highlight the clinical relevance of considering individual anatomical differences in the localization of the IOC.

ANALYSIS OF STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS AND THEIR CAUSES ON PARABOLIC MOTION USING A SIX-TIER MULTIPLE CHOICE

The goal of learning physics in institutions using the 2013 curriculum is to develop a solid conceptual grasp of each subject. Students experience misconceptions while having a solid conceptual grasp that contradicts accepted notions. Learning about parabolic motion might lead to misconceptions, which are common in physics. Teachers need to be aware of the causes in addition to the misconceptions. This study attempts to identify students' misconceptions and determine the root causes of the parabolic motion material. The Six-Tier Multiple Choice Instrument, which has 18 items, was the tool utilized in this study. The sort of research used is descriptive research using the survey method. pupils from class X MIPA MAN in Padang City made up the population of this study, with a total sample size of 514 pupils. Overall, this investigation of the three MANs in Padang City discovered a 28.0% misunderstanding. According to the study's findings, there were 25.8% misconceptions in MAN 3, 29.2% mistakes in MAN 1, and 26.6% misconceptions in MAN 2. With a percentage of 45.4%, students' individual opinions are the primary source of misconceptions.

Cloning, characterization of β-glucosidase from Furfurilactobacillus rossiae in bioconversion and its efficacy.

Minor ginsenosides produced by β-glucosidase are interesting biologically and pharmacologically. In this study, new ginsenoside-hydrolyzing glycosidase from Furfurilactobacillus rossiae DCYL3 was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli strain BL21. The enzyme converted Rb1 and Gyp XVII into Rd and compound K following the pathways: Rb1→Rd and Gyp XVII→F2→CK, respectively at optimal condition: 40°C, 15min, and pH 6.0. Furthermore, we examined the cytotoxicity, NO production, ROS generation, and gene expression of Gynostemma extract (GE) and bioconverted Gynostemma extract (BGE) in vitro against A549 cell lines for human lung cancer and macrophage RAW 264.7 cells for antiinflammation, respectively. As a result, BGE demonstrated significantly greater toxicity than GE against lung cancer at a dose of 500µg/mL but in normal cells showed lower toxicity. Then, we indicated an enhanced generation of ROS, which may be boosting cancer cell toxicity. By blocking the intrinsic way, BGE increased p53, Bax, Caspase 3, 9, and while Bcl2 is decreased. At 500µg/mL, the BGE sample was less toxic in normal cells and decreased the LPS-treated NO and ROS level to reduce inflammation. In addition, BGE inhibited the expression of pro-inflammatory genes COX-2, iNOS, IL-6, and IL-8 in RAW 264.7 cells than the sample of GE. In conclusion, FrBGL3 has considerable downstream applications for high-yield, low-cost, effective manufacture of minor ginsenosides. Moreover, the study's findings imply that BGE would be potential materials for anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory agent after consideration of future studies.

Cross-Market Volatility Dynamics Among Crude Oil and South Asian Emerging Markets During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic had profound impacts on the global economy, initially triggering a severe economic downturn due to widespread lockdowns, this outbreak generated various economic shocks, a major one being the oil price crash. A brief understanding of how this pandemic is affecting the financial markets, empirical analysis is done on three financial markets. Three stock exchange markets are selected from emerging markets in South Asia (Pakistan, China, and India). The world crude oil market is selected as a reference, to how it transmits volatility to South Asian markets during the COVID-19 period. We employ a bivariate BEKK-GARCH model for analyzing the volatility spillover from November 19, 2019, to March 31, 2021. All markets show negative coefficients with the oil market, indicating that the previous day’s shocks in oil prices reduce today's stock market volatility, with significant values for India and Pakistan. China has a negative coefficient while the rest of the two markets show a positive and significant coefficient means past volatilities in the stock market decrease today’s oil market volatility, likely indicating a reactive or adaptive market behavior to stock volatility. Generally, oil price changes have a significant impact on these markets, with both immediate effects (via ARCH terms) and persistent effects (via GARCH terms). The study's findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, as they help identify the direction of spillovers among interconnected economies. Additionally, portfolio investors can use this information to effectively allocate weights to different asset classes when making investment decisions.

THE INFLUENCE OF A GENERATIVE LEARNING MODEL BASED ON WAVE MATERIAL COGNITIVE CONFLICT ON STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES AT SMAN 5 PAYAKUMBUH

Student learning outcomes in Physics subjects, especially in Wave material, are still low. This is caused by the learning model used in the Wave material not being being the process standards and characteristics of wave learning objectives. A generative learning model based on cognitive conflict is one approach to solving the aforementioned issue. The purpose of this study is to ascertain how student learning outcomes at SMAN 5 Payakumbuh are affected by the use of a generative learning model based on cognitive conflict in Wave content. The type of research is quasi-experimental research with a pretest-posttest Control Group Design. The participants in this study were all SMAN 5 Payakumbuh science class XI students. The information gathered reflects the attitudes, knowledge, and abilities of the pupils toward learning. Two averages are tested for equality as a data analysis technique. The study's findings demonstrate the notable distinctions between classrooms that employ the Problem-Based Learning model and those that employ the Generative learning model based on cognitive conflict. The average student learning outcome in classes that apply the Generative learning model is 83.14 and in classes that apply the Problem-Based Learning model is 77.26. The influence of the generative learning model based on cognitive conflict can be seen in the learning outcomes of students who have been analyzed and hypothesis tested. Based on the hypothesis test, the ttable is 2.006 and the tcount is 2.1. The condition for H0 to be rejected is if ttable < tcount. The tcount value is within the rejection of H0, so HI is accepted. Because all variables are controlled, except the learning model, it can be said that the application of the Generative learning model based on cognitive conflict in Wave material has a positive effect on student learning outcomes.

Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dan Kemandirian dengan Menggunakan Model PBL pada Materi Memperjuangkan Nilai-Nilai Kehidupan untuk Kelas XII IPA SMA Pax Patriae Tahun Ajaran 2024/2025

This Classroom Action Research (CAR) aims to improve the critical thinking skills and independence of 12th-grade students in Catholic Religious Education through the application of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model on the topic of advocating life values in society. Critical thinking skills and independence are essential for students to face the challenges of modern life and build a deeper understanding of the values from Scripture and the Catholic Church's teachings. The study was conducted in two cycles, where each cycle consisted of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research was conducted on 23 12th grade students. Observation sheets, critical thinking, and independence tests were among the instruments used. The study's findings indicate that the PBL model significantly improves students' critical thinking and independence. Cycle I saw a moderate improvement, but Cycle II saw a significant increase in students' critical thinking and independence following adjustments. Students were able to connect the values of Scripture and Church teachings with real-life contexts and became more independent in completing assigned tasks. Thus, the Problem-Based Learning model is highly effective in enhancing students' critical thinking and independence in the topic of life values in society within Catholic Religious Education. The implementation of PBL can continue to be developed to improve the quality of learning and students' life skills.

Evaluating the Sabah Pay Mobile Application (e-Wallet) using the Technology Acceptance Model

The Sabah Pay e-wallet has been introduced as a digital payment solution in the state of Sabah, Malaysia, as part of a digital transformation initiative. However, there is a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding its user acceptance and the factors influencing it. Specifically, there is a need to investigate whether users perceive Sabah Pay as useful and easy to use. This research problem arises due to the importance of user acceptance in the success and sustainability of the e-wallet. Hence, we used the technology acceptance model (TAM) to analyse the perceived usefulness (PU) and customer satisfaction in using the Sabah Pay mobile application and the relationship between perceived ease of use (PEOU) and customer satisfaction using the Sabah Pay mobile application. The Cronbach's Alpha and composite reliability values are higher than 0.7, and the average variance extracted (AVE) is higher than 0.5, which supports the TAM constructs' convergence validity. The square root of AVE for each construct is higher than the corresponding correlations between constructs, which suggests the discriminant validity of the constructs. We used the Partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to assess the data from the 173 respondents who reported using the Sabah Pay mobile application. We found that PU did not significantly affect customer satisfaction (CS), with a p-value of 0.207, although the path coefficient is 0.109, thus disproving the null hypothesis (H1). However, we supported the second hypothesis (H2) by observing that PEOU substantially impacted CS, with a p-value of 0.000 and a path coefficient of 0.614. The correlation indices demonstrated a satisfactory relationship between the data and the model. This research adds to the body of knowledge on mobile payment platforms by shedding light on perceived usefulness and ease of use factors that most affect users' happiness with Sabah Pay. The study suggests and identifies extensive research into potential customer satisfaction aspects like safety, trust, and value. This study's findings have real-world applications for practitioners and regulators looking to improve the mobile payment platform user experience and, by extension, boost customer happiness and adoption rates.

Utilizing Adenovirus Knob Proteins as Carriers in Cancer Gene Therapy Amidst the Presence of Anti-Knob Antibodies.

Numerous gene therapy drugs for cancer have received global approval, yet their efficacy against solid tumors remains inadequate. Our previous research indicated that the fiber protein, a component of the adenovirus capsid, can propagate from infected cells to neighboring cells that express the adenovirus receptor. We hypothesize that merging this fiber protein with an anti-cancer protein could enable the anti-cancer protein to disseminate around the transfected cells, presenting a novel approach to cancer gene therapy. In our study, we discovered that the knob region of the adenovirus type 5 fiber protein is the smallest unit capable of spreading to adjacent cells in a receptor-specific manner. We also showed that the recombinant knob protein infiltrates cells after dispersing to surrounding cells. To assess the potential of the knob protein to augment gene therapy for solid tumors in mice, we expressed a fusion gene of the A subunit of cytotoxic cholera toxin and the knob region in mouse tumors. We found that this fusion protein only inhibited tumor growth in receptor-expressing mouse melanomas, and this inhibitory effect persisted even in mice with anti-knob antibodies. Our study's findings propose a novel cancer gene therapy strategy that enhances therapeutic effects by specifically delivering therapeutic proteins, expressed from in vivo administered genes, to target molecules. This outcome offers a fresh perspective on gene therapy for solid cancers, and we anticipate that knob proteins will serve as a platform for this method.

Artificial intelligence and academic integrity: The role of academic librarians

The increasing dependence on Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tools among advanced learners has sparked concerns about academic dishonesty, prompting stakeholders to develop ways to maintain academic integrity. The study explored the role of academic librarians in maintaining academic integrity with the prevalence of AI writing tools among students. The study was conducted through qualitative methods with a phenomenological design. A semi-structured interview was used to collect data from twelve academic librarians in six universities in Ghana. The data was analysed thematically with word clouds. The findings of the study revealed that the roles of academic librarians are more tailored towards maintaining research integrity, an aspect of academic integrity. Also, the study observed that academic librarians play relevant roles in empowering students on the ethical use of information in the current dispensation of AI application tools in learning. Based on the study's findings, it is recommended a skill upgrade of library staff in evolving AI technology in response to issues of academic misconduct among students. Furthermore, the study suggests that academic institutions should revise academic integrity policies to address the increasing use of AI writing tools among students.