Manuscript Type Research Articles

Assessment of deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) on image quality in pediatric cardiac CT datasets type of manuscript: Original research.

To evaluate the quantitative and qualitative image quality using deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) of pediatric cardiac computed tomography (CT) compared with conventional image reconstruction methods. Between January 2020 and December 2022, 109 pediatric cardiac CT scans were included in this study. The CT scans were reconstructed using an adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction-V (ASiR-V) with a blending factor of 80% and three levels of DLIR with TrueFidelity (low-, medium-, and high-strength settings). Quantitative image quality was measured using signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR). The edge rise distance (ERD) and angle between 25% and 75% of the line density profile were drawn to evaluate sharpness. Qualitative image quality was assessed using visual grading analysis scores. A gradual improvement in the SNR and CNR was noted among the strength levels of the DLIR in sequence from low to high. Compared to ASiR-V, high-level DLIR showed significantly improved SNR and CNR (P<0.05). ERD decreased with increasing angle as the level of DLIR increased. High-level DLIR showed improved SNR and CNR compared to ASiR-V, with better sharpness on pediatric cardiac CT scans.

Comparing letters written by humans and ChatGPT: Apreliminary study.

There are no criteria for what type of manuscript and to what extent ChatGPT use is permissible in writing manuscripts. I aimed to determine which, human or ChatGPT, writes more readable letters to the editor and whether ChatGPT writes letters mimicking a certain person. I aimed to provide hints as to what makes the difference between humans and ChatGPT. This is a descriptive pilot study. I tasked ChatGPT (version 3.5) with generating a disagreement letter to my previous article (Letter 0). I wrote a letter involving three weaknesses of the addressed article (Letter 1). I provided ChatGPT with these three weaknesses and tasked it with generating a letter (Letter 2). Then, I supplied my authored letters and tasked ChatGPT with emulating my writing style (Letter 3). Eight professors evaluated the letters' readability and ChatGPT assessed which letter was more likely to be accepted. ChatGPT produced coherent letters (Letters 0 and 2). Professors rated the readability of Letters 1 and 2 similarly, finding Letter 3 less readable. ChatGPT determined that the human-authored Letter 1 had a slightly higher acceptance likelihood than the ChatGPT-generated Letter 2. Although ChatGPT identified personal writing styles, its mimicry did not enhance the letter's quality. This preliminary experiment indicates that human-written letters are perceived to be as readable as, or no less readable than, ChatGPT-generated ones. It suggests that human touch, with its inherent enthusiasm, is essential for effective letter writing. Further comprehensive investigations are warranted to ascertain the extent to which ChatGPT can be used in this domain.

Challenges in treating radioiodine-refractory thyroid cancer: a global perspective with a focus on developing nations in Latin America.

This article aims to comprehensively analyze the unique challenges in managing patients with metastatic Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (DTC) that develop radioiodine-refractory disease, especially in developing countries in Latin America. We discuss key contentious aspects of their treatment, such as the optimal timing for initiating systemic therapy, the choice of first-line medications, the appropriate timing for requesting molecular interrogation, and the challenges associated with accessing these drugs and molecular panels. To illustrate these challenges and enhance understanding, we present five real clinical cases from the authors' experiences. Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (DTC) generally have an excellent prognosis, with an overall 10-year survival rate exceeding 97%. However, approximately 5% of DTC patients, especially those with distant metastases, may develop radioiodine-refractory disease, reducing survival rates. Access to medications remains difficult and time-consuming, particularly for patients within the public healthcare system. Urgent discussions on drug pricing involving all stakeholders are imperative. To break free from complacency, stakeholders must prioritize patient well-being by advocating for evidence-based drug pricing, increased participation in clinical trials, and streamlined regulatory processes. Beyond the recognized need for prospective randomized clinical trials to determine the optimal first-line drug and the timing of molecular testing, this type of manuscript plays a pivotal role in stimulating discussions and disseminating comprehensive knowledge about the challenges associated with treating and monitoring patients with radioiodine-refractory thyroid carcinoma, especially in developing countries.

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Formal Strategic Planning of South African Listed Companies

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: This study investigates the relationship between formal strategic planning and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the South African context, considering JSE-listed companies. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study employed multiple-scale items with a five-point Likert scale to measure CSR and formal strategic planning. A chi-square test was performed to test the significance of the relationship between the variables. Research findings: The analysis of all South African listed companies (i.e., JSE-listed companies) revealed that formal strategic planning is significantly associated with CSR, suggesting that CSR concerns are addressed during the formal strategic planning process. Theoretical contribution/Originality: The respondents are only limited to JSE-listed companies and the findings are related to the links only between formal strategic planning and CSR. Practitioner/Policy implication: The JSE is the largest stock exchange in Africa. Thus, it is becoming increasingly important for them to maintain their corporate reputation with stakeholders. Accordingly, addressing stakeholders’ demand for CSR through the formal strategic planning process would benefit the organisation is vital. Originality/Value: This study contributes a deep intuitive knowledge of companies’ perceptions of CSR demonstrations by considering formal strategic planning in the South African context.

Personal scoping review: A novel review type with a personal touch.

The importance of incorporating patient and medical professional perspectives in medical research is increasingly recognized. However, formal platforms for these voices are limited. To address this gap, this study proposes a novel manuscript type, the Personal Scoping Review, within the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. Personal Scoping Reviews utilize a qualitative design with semi-structured interviews to gather patient and professional perspectives. This approach offers flexibility and depth, allowing authors to explore diverse insights. The reviews focus on care, education and research agendas related to the topic, using the voices of individuals as primary evidence. Personal Scoping Reviews highlight concerns in patient care, educational needs and research gaps, offering a comprehensive view. By integrating diverse perspectives, these reviews provide valuable insights for improving medical research and practice. They facilitate the formulation of agendas to address key issues in care, education and research. By amplifying individual perspectives, these reviews aim to enhance the relevance and impact of research, ultimately benefiting patients and healthcare providers alike.

The top 100 most cited articles in acne vulgaris: a bibliometric analysis

Background. A substantial body of literature has been published on acne vulgaris (AV) in the past five decades. Bibliometric analysis (BA) is a scientific, statistical evaluation review of published articles, providing a quantitative assessment of past research. Methods. The Web of Science (webOS) citation indexing database was used on 11 June 2023 to identify the top 100 cited articles on AV. Articles were listed in descending order by their annual citation (AC). Data sets were then subdivided into senior author, year and age of publication, journal and its impact factor, the number of total citations according to the webOS, corresponding and senior author’s affiliated institution, country of origin, manuscript type, study design, and research focus. Results. The top 100 most cited articles were published between 1974 and 2020. The mean number of citations ranges between 82 and 688. The most cited paper was Guidelines of care for the management of Acne Vulgaris by Zaenglein, with an AC of 98.2. The largest number of manuscripts was published between 2001 and 2010 (n = 47). The British Journal of Dermatology had the highest number of published manuscripts (15). Of the original research papers, 28% were of a level of evidence 1, 56% focused on treatment, 19.5% on epidemiology, and 16.5% on pathogenesis. Conclusions. This analysis provides detailed bibliometric characteristics, highlighting the worldwide acne burden, with the hope that future researchers will explore the gaps in the AV literature.

Template for a Hypothesis Description paper

Hypothesis Descriptions are a type of manuscript dedicated to the formal description of a hypothesis, as introduced in an accompanying editorial and an examplary Hypothesis Description for the Enemy Release Hypothesis that is used in invasion biology. This questionnaire provides a template for such a Hypothesis Description manuscript. The template's format was designed for simplicity to facilitate adoption, and it can be easily extended to capture additional information, e.g. instructions for falsification or generalization, taxonomic or geographic scope, etymology, or relevant information in other research fields or other languages. The template reflects the recommended structure for a Hypothesis Description manuscript in that each of its sections provides the title for a section in a Hypothesis Description manuscript and indicates whether that section is mandatory or optional. Four sections - Keywords (mandatory), Conflicts of interest (optional), Acknowledgments (optional) and References (mandatory) - are in this template filled in for the template itself but should otherwise be adjusted for the hypothesis at hand. Comments to guide authors who work on a Hypothesis Description manuscript are provided as well.

Application of nanotechnology in clinical dentistry type of manuscript: Review article

Over the years, dentistry has undergone multiple phases of revolution, increasing its reliability and patients' comfort. One of these, "NANOTECHNOLOGY," has the potential to fundamentally alter how management and diagnostics are performed. A preliminary vision by Feynma led to the conception of nanotechnology in 1959. Since the dimensions of nanotechnology have been understood, it has been suggested that nanotechnology is the sector with a great potential for development considering its implications in the different fields of medical and dental sciences.Several nanotechnology advancements have been applied in the field of oral health over the past 10 years, however many of these applications are still in their early years. Just a few of the several dental applications of nanotechnology include dentition renaturalization, treatment for dentin hypersensitivity, full-visit orthodontic realignment, covalent bonding of diamondized enamel, enhanced root canal sealant properties, and currently ongoing oral health maintenance using mechanical dentifrobots.Numerous artificial nanoparticles, such as hydroxyapatite, bio glass, titanium, zirconia, and silver nanoparticles, are recommended for dental restoration. If executed correctly, the discipline of nanotechnology has the potential to significantly benefit human society by enhancing health, better utilizing natural resources, and reducing environmental pollution. Every procedure in dentistry in the future will be performed with instruments and technologies based on nanotechnology.

The Power of Case Reports

Medical education has currently a variety of tools as never before in the history of mankind. Options include everything from telepresence to virtual reality. However, interaction with patients remains, as in the past, an unsurpassed source of learning. Health-care practice provides learning about the way different pathologies manifest, their clinical course, and the response to different treatments. A simple way to share that experience is through case reporting. A case report consists of a detailed description of significant clinical information of a case or a small group of patients, presenting pathologies not previously described, new therapeutic methodologies, or cases with an unusual response to treatment. This type of study has often been underestimated because it is a category of publication with a low level of evidence [1-4] and does not have a high citation rate [1, 2, 4, 5]. These causes have led to case reports being a small segment of health publications [4]. However, these studies can provide important information [1-9]. Case reports can be the basis of future large-scale clinical studies [6], can reveal facts that often go unnoticed in large series of patients [3], and be the starting point for the development of new treatments [3]. They can demonstrate results in one or a few cases with therapeutic methods previously tested in animal experiments [4]. Case reports have made it possible to detect severe adverse effects [3, 4]. Nayak described that the teratogenic effect of thalidomide was identified through a case report of phocomelia [3]. We must also be aware that the publication of a case report is often the first step of a young colleague in the world of publications. That is why it should be encouraged. The publication of case reports allows even those who have less economic or institutional support for their academic activity to transmit their experience. It is a way to democratize scientific exchange and not depend only on supposed elites that end up transforming clinical research production groups into small aristocracies that generate only a one-way exchange. Writing a case report has been described not only as an academic procedure but also as an art [8]. There is useful information in the literature about how to write this type of manuscripts [3, 4, 6, 8, 10]. Cases must be original and transmit information that has an impact on clinical practice. They must be structured like the rest of the publications, provide a complete and correct description of the case, and have solid bibliographic support. Starting in this volume we will include case reports. On this occasion, they come from different colleagues from Ibero America. We also incorporated a new section that consists of critical reading of scientific publications related to regenerative medicine. Contributions, proposals, and criticisms will be welcome.

Четивата за св. Мина в (южно)славянските календарни сборници

My paper, dedicated to the readings on St. Menas, aims at tracing which of the texts about the saint known in the Byzantine manuscript tradition were translated and became part of the Slavonic calendrical collections, as well as et identifying the specific types of manuscripts in which these texts are found. It is not only a survey of the narratives about the saint present in the Slavonic tradition but also attempts to examine the literary context in which the specific texts were placed. Given that calendrical collections differ to varying degrees (genealogically, chronologically, in composition, etc.), we sought to answer the question of the presence of a specific text in a certain type of collecton, while tracing the possible reasons that determined its appearance in such a type of collecton. The two main texts of focus are the Passio S. Menae, BHG 1254, and the Miracula S. Menae by Timothy of Alexandria, BHG 1256–1269. As the present study shows, in the South Slavonic tradition these two texts occur in two different types of collections. The Passio is part of collections that in the Slavonic tradition are defined as “old-type panegyrics”/староизводни панигирици (corresponding to the panegyricomartyrologia in the Byzantine tradition), combining texts for the Menaion and Paschal cycles of feasts, while the Miracula are part of collections like the menaion-chetii /чети-минеи (corresponding to the menologia in the Byzantine tradition). The main research conclusion of this article is that the Passio, which has features typical of the genre of martyria, is a liturgical reading and is more ritual-oriented; hence, it is found in collections of the panegyricomartyrologia type. In contrast, in the case of collections of the menology type, there is an expansion to include the Miracula of the saint – unquestionably more entertaining readings, which have been considered not only to reflect pre-Christian ideas and practices, but even in some cases to be shameful and disgraceful (Delehaye 1927: 153). From the menology – one of the type of calendar collection that existed for the longest time in Slavonic tradition – these entertaining and even fantastic narratives of the miracles of the saint were adapted in the so called cheti-sborniki (another late medieval phenomenon) and became sought readings by laypeople due to their far more curious and entertaining features. This occurred in the late medieval period, when literate people did not read solely under the constraints of the Typikon’s prescriptions but also due to personal interests and “literary” tastes.

Perceptions regarding the Indian Mental Healthcare Act 2017 among psychiatrists: Review and critical appraisal in the light of CRPD guidelines.

Informed by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Indian government replaced the 1987 Mental Health Act with the transformative "Indian Mental Healthcare Act, 2017" (IMHCA 2017), which gained presidential approval on April 7, 2017. While the new act aligns with CRPD guidelines, emphasizing the promotion, protection and realization of complete and equitable human rights, legal capacity, equality and dignity for persons with mental illness, it has faced diverse criticism from various stakeholders, particularly psychiatrists. This study systematically explores the critiques and apprehensions expressed by psychiatrists regarding the IMHCA 2017 using available published resources and assesses these criticisms within the context of CRPD guidelines. We conducted a scoping review of the literature, using two search engines like PubMed and Scopus. The review covered academic publications, reports and documents from both national and international sources, authored by psychiatrists and psychiatric organizations, related to the IMHCA 2017. The primary search term "IMHCA 2017" was used without temporal restrictions. Publications authored by mental health professionals from India and around the world were included in the final analysis. Through qualitative analysis, key themes reflecting psychiatrists' viewpoints were identified. These themes, marked by substantial criticism, were then assessed in accordance with the guiding principles of the CRPD, including its optional protocol and general comments. The study analyzed 33 manuscripts discussing criticisms and concerns about IMHCA 2017. Manuscript types included opinion papers (60.6%), original research articles (21.21%), review articles (9.09%), editorials (6.06%) and comments (3.03%). All but one article were authored by psychiatrists, with five by non-Indian authors and the rest by Indian psychiatrists. Most articles were published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry (75.76%), with some in other journals. About 54.55% critically scrutinized act provisions, while 45.45% highlighted positive aspects. The analysis identified seven prominent criticism themes: clinical apprehensions, lack of clarity and comprehensiveness, feasibility challenges, neglect of caregivers, mistrust toward psychiatrists, crises in general hospital psychiatry units and ideological reservations. Each theme was critically assessed in the context of CRPD guidelines, and corresponding recommendations were formulated.

Financial Integration and Variance Decomposition of Asian Stock Market: Evidence from India

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: International investments made in non-integrated economies provide benefits of portfolio diversification, but investment made in integrated economies may lead to oscillations due to volatility spillover. Therefore, the knowledge of market linkage of an economy is imperative for investors, as well as regulators. In this context, the present paper investigates the financial integration of the Indian stock market with China, Hong Kong, Japan, UK and USA. Design/Methodology/Approach: To examine the financial integration in the long run, closing daily indices of leading stock markets of respective countries have been analysed through the Johansen cointegration method over a period of 20 years from 2002 to 2022. The vector error correction model has been applied to examine whether market equilibrium can be restored after an infusion of shock. The short run linkage has been investigated through a causality test. Further the possibility of volatility spillover has been examined through variance decomposition and impulse response function. Research findings: The results show cointegration among the selected markets, which indicates the possibility of convergence towards market equilibrium in the long run. The stock markets of India and USA were observed to have a bidirectional causal relationship indicating lesser chances of benefits from international portfolio diversification. The results reveal the sensitivity of the Indian stock market to innovations in the UK and USA. However, no significant influence of the Hong Kong, Japanese, and Chinese stock markets has been observed on the Indian stock market. Further, the Indian stock market has a significant contribution to the volatility of other stock markets, except the Chinese stock market. Theoretical contribution/Originality: The present study is crucial owing to two prominent reasons. Firstly, the linkage between various financial markets is very dynamic and needs to be studied in the present context. Secondly, the linkage of Indian economy with other countries has increased manifolds in recent few years so it will be fruitful to analyse the linkage of Indian economy with other economies. Practitioner/Policy implications: The findings are useful to investors while designing international portfolios to reap diversification benefits. The results are fruitful for market regulatory bodies to mitigate the adverse impact of volatility spillover. Research limitation/Implications: The study can be extended to other markets, monthly data and different sub-periods

The Influence of Employee Competence and Use of Information Technology on Financial Accountability with the Success of Information Systems as Moderating Variables

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: This study aims to determine the influence of employee competence and the use of information technology on financial accountability, and also the role of moderation in the success of the information system and how it impacts financial accountability vis-à-vis the use of information technology. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research was implemented with a casual setting for the Local Government Work Unit (LGWU) finance department employees in Bantul Regency. Samples were taken from 150 employees with accidental sampling. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using the PLS-SEM method. Research findings: Employee competence and the use of information systems have a positive and significant effect on financial accountability. The information systems' success did not moderate the influence of information technology itself on financial accountability. Theoretical contribution/Originality: This research provides new insight into the role of moderation in the success of information systems on the influence of information technology on financial accountability. Practitioner/Policy implications: This study suggests that local governments can continue to improve employee competence through the use of information technology. One actionable way would be to make budget allocations for the maintenance and repair of the current information technology facilities and infrastructure. Research limitation/Implication: While previous research has focused on the use of information technology in enhancing financial accountability, these results show that the success of information system is a moderating predictor of accountability

Extending the Theory of Planned Behavior to Examine Factors Influencing Intention to Purchase Halal Chocolate Among Malaysian Muslims

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: The purpose of this study is to examine factors influencing intention to purchase halal chocolate among Muslim consumers in Malaysia by extending the classical Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). This study specifically investigates the influence of attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, halal knowledge, habit, and religiosity on the intention to purchase halal chocolate. Design/Methodology/Approach: A total of 252 valid responses were obtained through convenience sampling and analysed using SmartPLS 4.0. Research findings: The results indicate that attitude, subjective norms, and religiosity are the factors that influence purchase intention for halal chocolate, while perceived behavioural control, halal knowledge, and habit do not. Subjective norms have the strongest influence on purchase intention for halal chocolate, followed by attitude. Theoretical contribution/Originality: The findings contribute to the growing literature on halal food and consumer behaviour. In particular, the study provides empirical evidence on the importance of attitudes, subjective norms, and religiosity in influencing purchase intentions for halal chocolate. Practitioner/Policy implications: This study could serve as a basis for halal chocolate manufacturers, retailers, exporters, and importers to better understand Malaysian Muslim customers and the factors that drive them to purchase halal chocolate. Furthermore, the government and related agencies, such as the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), could devise strategies to re-establish and strengthen the country’s cocoa industry, allowing Malaysia to reclaim its position as the world’s leading cocoa producer. Research limitation/Implication: This study includes six variables that influence halal chocolate purchase intention. Future studies could include other internal and external factors influencing purchase intention, such as the role of the halal certification logo

The Volatility and Risk-Return Trade-Off of Malaysian Islamic and Conventional Indexes During the Global Financial Crisis and COVID-19 Pandemic

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: This study aims to investigate the volatility characteristics and risk-return trade-off of Islamic and conventional indexes in the Malaysian market. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research covers the daily data of the period from August 2007 to December 2022, divided into four distinct periods: the full sample, the period during and after the 2007- 08 financial crisis, and the period during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research employs a hybrid model that combines ARIMA with GARCH family models. Research findings: In this research, both Islamic and conventional indexes in the Malaysian market demonstrate a memory effect, emphasising the persistence of market volatility through the influence of past volatility. Additionally, historical data, represented by lagged values, significantly shape volatility, while negative shocks have an immediate and pronounced impact compared to positive shocks, providing valuable insights for investors and risk management. Lastly, during the COVID-19 crisis, the conventional index showed no leverage effect, and the Islamic index lacked safe haven characteristics, making this crisis unique in the Malaysian financial context. Theoretical contribution/Originality: This research contributes to the understanding of market volatility dynamics in the Malaysian context by utilising a hybrid ARIMA-GARCH model. The identification of memory effects, asymmetric responses, and the unique characteristics observed during the COVID-19 crisis adds to the body of knowledge on financial market behaviour. Practitioner/Policy implication: The findings of this study have practical implications for investors and supervisory entities operating in the Malaysian market. Understanding the persistence of volatility and the differential impact of positive and negative shocks can help investors make more informed decisions, while regulators can use this information to quantify and manage market volatility effectively. Research limitation/Implications: The limitation of the present study is that the results may be influenced by the selection of the sample period, potentially yielding different outcomes depending on market conditions, such as the presence of bull or bear markets, periods of high or low volatility, or other contextual factors.

Do Social Media Marketing Activities Enhance Customer Satisfaction and Co-Creation

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: The main objective of this research is to examine the role of Social Media Marketing Activities (SMMA) in enhancing customer satisfaction and co-creation of local brands from the Schematic Perspective Theory. Specifically, this research aims to analyse the effect of SMMA on brand awareness and brand image, and the impact of brand image on customer satisfaction and customer co-creation. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research was designed with a survey method which involved 316 respondents, and the data was analysed using partial least squares structural equation modeling, with the WarpPLS 7.0 software. Research findings: The findings indicated that the effect of SMMA is positively significant on customer brand awareness and brand image. And brand image, in turn, has a positively significant effect on satisfaction, and satisfaction has an impact on customer co-creation. This research also found that satisfaction has an important role in mediation, that also stimulates customer co-creation. Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study theoretically contributes to the relationship between customer satisfaction and co-creation in the context of SMMA, based on Schematic Perspective Theory and Social Exchange Theory (SET). However, the research focus on SET on the effect of customer satisfaction on customer co-creation is secondary. Practitioner/Policy implications: The implication of this research is very important for companies to design their own SMMA based on interactivity and customisation attributes. Customer satisfaction is a necessary condition for enhancing customer co-creation. Research limitation/Implications: To enhance the understanding of the complex relationship among the variables, we suggest examining the effects of SMMA directly on customer satisfaction, and the possibility of reciprocal relationship between cus

Factors Influencing Indonesians' Intentions to Use the Tokopedia Online Marketplace

Manuscript type: Research paper Objective: Many factors influence people’s intention to use online marketplaces, especially Tokopedia in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to explain these influencing factors of usage intention by simulating the impact of innovativeness, mobility, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness. Research Design and Methods: A quantitative approach was used through an online survey and resulted in 250 responses which were analysed with a structural equation model to test construct reliability, average convergent validity, and structural model fit. Findings: According to the findings, mobility, innovativeness, perceived utility, and perceived simplicity of use are characteristics that influence user intention. The perception of utility has the biggest influence on the intention to use something, whereas perceived ease of use has the least. Implications and Recommendations: These findings have significance for online marketplaces, such as Tokopedia in Indonesia, in terms of developing and improving application performance based on user demands.

Investigating the Impact of Social Media Marketing Activities on Customer Satisfaction with the Mediating Role of Brand Equity and Perceived Value

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: In today’s businesses, social networks are seen as an applicable instrument for influencing consumer behaviour, raising awareness, connecting with consumers, and improving service quality and satisfaction. The present study analyses the effectiveness of social media marketing activities to expand the use of XX insurance online services and it investigates how social marketing initiatives affected consumers’ satisfaction using brand awareness and perceived value as mediating factors. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research used an experimental study, using a survey method (questionnaire distribution), to confirm the hypotheses and discover its management concepts, and uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Research findings: The results showed that the social media marketing activities variable (entertainment, interaction, trendiness, customisation, perceived risk) has a positive and significant impact on customer satisfaction, with brand image, brand awareness, perceived value, and social identity serving as mediating factors. Social identity has an influence on perceived value as well as social marketing initiatives do have on consumer satisfaction.

Market Timing and Asymmetric Information: How do Rights Issues and Private Placements Attract Investors to Overvalued Stocks?

Manuscript type: Research paper Research aims: This study examines the background of selecting the equity offering mechanism between rights issues and private placements when facing asymmetric information and overvalued prices. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research employs the concept of information asymmetry and focuses on analysing market timing data about stock offering transactions in Indonesia from 2000 to 2020. This study uses regression analysis to examine the correlation between information asymmetry and trade volume. Abnormal trade volume before various offerings is subjected to regression analysis using generally used proxies for information asymmetry. Research findings: The conclusions of our research indicate that companies that issue more shares than the overpriced stock tend to exhibit a more excellent abnormal return value in the context of rights issues. The sales volume indicates the company’s prospects derived from private information obtained during the offering Theoretical contribution/Originality: There is a shortage of existing literature about research that specifically investigates the identification of SEO techniques that elicit negative market responses. Consequently, this study explores the connection between the underlying motivations driving the selection of stock offering mechanisms. Practitioner/Policy implication: The distribution of profits in the transaction indicates the company’s future policies. Before investing, investors can acquire pertinent information on the company’s current state, strategic goals, and prospects. Research limitation: The present analysis has not considered the factors of internal ownership or insider trading. These factors might serve as a foundation for investigating the underlying incentives for issuing shares with more precise market timing considerations.

The Role of Live Streaming in Building Consumer Trust, Engagement, and Purchase Intention in Indonesian Social Commerce Thrift Clothes Sellers

Manuscript type: Research Article Research Aims: Examine the relationship between shopping values consumers perceive during live streaming and their trust, engagement, and intention to purchase from Indonesian social commerce thrift clothes sellers. Design/methodology/approach: Data was gathered through an online survey from consumers who have watched a live-streaming session of an online thrift clothes shop on Instagram. Data were analysed using covariance-based Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Research Findings: The output shows that only the utilitarian value of live stream positively affects trust in products and sellers. The variable engagement was only significantly affected by hedonic value. Additionally, the only significant indirect relationship22222 is between utilitarian value and consumer engagement mediated by trust in products. Lastly, utilitarian value, symbolic value, and engagement positively affect the intention to purchase from Indonesian thrift clothes shops on Instagram, while hedonic value affects it negatively. Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This study extended several research models by utilising the Stimulus – Organism – Response framework to see how perceived values of live streaming on s-commerce affect consumer engagement and purchasing intention when mediated by consumer’s trust in the seller and product. Practitioner/Policy Implication: Marketers and entrepreneurs who sell thrift clothes on Instagram should utilise the Instagram Live feature while focusing on the utilitarian value to increase consumer engagement and intention to purchase. Research limitation/Implications: Demography, number of samples, and differences in live streaming style and thrift clothes brands still need to be addressed. Keywords: Consumer Engagement, Trust, Intention to Purchase, Live Streaming, Shopping Values, Social Commerce, Thrift clothes.