Point Of Sale Research Articles

CANTEEN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM : THE FINAL PROJECT

ABSTRACT : A sophisticated digital solution called the School Canteen Management System (SCMS) was created to streamline the management and operations of school canteens. Essential functions including menu planning, user account administration, inventory management, point of sale (POS), and extensive reporting and analytics are all included in this system. Through process simplification and automation of repetitive tasks, the SCMS increases productivity, lowers error rates, and enhances user experience. Faster service, precise financial tracking, improved stock control, and the capacity to satisfy dietary requirements and preferences are some of the main advantages. In the end, the SCMS ensures convenience and happiness for students, staff, and parents by helping to create a more orderly, transparent, and user-friendly cafeteria environment. INDEX TEARMS – Frontend development HTML, CSS, JavaScript, react js, Database management, mongodb, Chatgpt.

RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Abstract— The restaurant industry is a dynamic and competitive field that requires efficient management to ensure success. This research paper introduces a Restaurant Management System (RMS) designed to streamline various aspects of restaurant operations, including order processing, inventory management, staff scheduling, and customer engagement. The system leverages modern technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall customer satisfaction. The primary objectives of the IRMS are to automate routine tasks, optimize resource utilization, and provide real-time insights for data-driven decision-making. The system integrates seamlessly with existing restaurant infrastructure, offering a user-friendly interface for both restaurant staff and management. The system is implemented to reduce the manual work and enhances the accuracy of work in a restaurant. This system manages and maintains the record of customers and their order online. This Android App has been made in a user-friendly interface. So that Customer can add and delete the food items easily. The menu card of the restaurant consists of various food varieties available in the restaurant. Through the place ordering menu, the customer can simply click on and order the food. The billing system prepares the bill according to the food. This system entirely reduces the unnecessary time and man power. This system increases quality and speed of service. This system also increases attraction of place for large range of customers Index Terms – Restaurant Management System, Integrated System, Order Processing, Point of Sale (POS), Inventory Management, Performance Monitoring, User Interface.

UNRAVELING THE NEXUS BETWEEN DIGITAL BANKING TRANSACTIONS AND BANK PROFITABILITY: INSIGHTS FROM TURKEY'S DEPOSIT BANKS

This study estimates the relationship between digital banking transactions and bank net profit through regression analysis using the data of deposit banks in Turkey between 2011 and 2021. The data from 11 Turkish banks are analyzed with the least squares method (OLS) in the Stata package program. For this purpose, the relationship between digital banking transactions and bank net profit is estimated by constructing three models. In the first model, online banking transactions have a positive effect on bank profitability. The number of internet banking customers, the number of Automated Teller Machine (ATM), and the number of Point of Sale (POS) are found to have a negative effect on net profit, but these coefficients are not statistically significant. In the second model, mobile banking transactions have a positive effect on bank net profit. ATM has a positive and statistically significant effect on bank net profit, while the number of POS has a negative coefficient on bank net profit, but this coefficient is not statistically significant. In the third and last model, the digital banking transactions have a positive effect on the net profit of the bank. ATM and POS numbers have a negative effect on bank net profit, but these coefficients are not statistically significant. In conclusion, both internet and mobile banking transactions have a positive effect on bank profits in Turkey. Digital banking transaction, which is a combination of internet and mobile banking transactions, is also found to have a positive effect on bank profits. Additionally, it has been revealed that internet banking services contribute more to bank profits than both mobile and digital banking services.

Environmental Repercussions of Craft Beer Production in Northeast Brazil

Beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage in the world, and the craft beer market has been continuously growing in recent years. The objective of this study is to detail the production of craft beer and quantify its environmental impacts. The microbrewery is located in João Pessoa, northeast Brazil, and produces 180,000 L/year. The life cycle assessment methodology is employed, and 16 environmental indicators have been selected. Two environmental impact assessment methods are used: IPCC 2021 GWP 100y and ILCD 2011 Midpoint. The results indicate that the best packaging options (lowest environmental impacts) are 10 L stainless-steel kegs and 330 mL aluminum cans. The primary hotspot is the distribution to the points of sale, which employs diesel vehicles. When electric vehicles substitute diesel ones, the environmental impacts are three times lower. The adoption of electric mobility and increasing the consumption of local products are two strategies that can be explored to further mitigate the environmental impacts associated with craft beer.

Uncovering the digital payment divide: Understanding the importance of cash for groups at risk

AbstractThe transition to digital payments is an ongoing trend, yet cash remains important for a substantial and diverse group of individuals. This emerges from a study using rich payment diary data of Dutch consumers. A total of 7% of the respondents report always using cash at points of sale and 28% indicate they cannot do without cash. Cash is especially important for people with low digital literacy, people who are blind or visually impaired, people with limited or no hand function, people with a mild intellectual disability and people who find it difficult to make ends meet on their income. Even though many parties involved in the payment industry are developing their payment solutions to enhance accessibility for a broader audience, there will continue to be people for whom the use of digital payments poses significant challenges. It is therefore essential that cash remains accessible and available.

Pelatihan Pencatatan Akuntansi Penjualan Melalui Aplikasi Point Of Sales (POS) Pada Umkm Industri Fesyen Di Kota Bandung

Technological developments and competition in the fashion business are increasingly rapid, companies must be able to adapt quickly to changes. Technological transformation is the right step to respond to the changes that occur. Companies and individuals within them are required to carry out digital transformation. The aim of this activity is to provide education and training in order to improve the ability of MSME players in implementing point of sales (POS) applications in one of the fashion companies (clothing lines) in Bandung City, West Java Province. The method used in this training is in the form of a seminar or workshop with 20 participants and is carried out over two days. The main theme in this training activity is to find out the impact of implementing the point of sales (POS) application on sales figures and the impact of implementing the point of sales (POS) application on company profits. Not a few companies have implemented the use of point of sales (POS) applications to be able to adapt to these changes. Digital transformation cannot be done that simply, but requires understanding and how to manage digital transformation effectively. The benefit of research is to provide references and information to stakeholders in the fashion company (clothing line).

Differences in the adulteration degree and antimicrobial activity of chilean ulmo honey versus multifloral honey revealed by stable isotope analysis

Honey, valued for its nutritional and antimicrobial benefits, has experienced an increased production in recent decades. However, this rise has been accompanied by concerns of adulteration, often involving the fraudulent addition of sugars. Our study sought to compare the physicochemical and isotopic properties of various honeys available to Chilean consumers, assessing the extent of adulteration. Samples included honey produced from bees that fed on multiple flowers and those fed by ulmo flowers – an endemic species of South America that produces a high-quality, high-cost honey – and analyzed for antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The analysis of ash content (%), moisture (%), pH and total phenolic content (mg GAE/100 g honey) found little obvious differences among honeys regardless of the feeding flowers (multifloral vs ulmo), type of purchase market (formal vs informal) or origin of the honeys (Central vs Southern Chile). However, the use of stable isotope analysis (δ13C and δ15N) of honey provided a powerful means to identify the degree of adulteration prior to the point of sale. Multifloral honeys purchased at informal markets were all adulterated, and ulmo honeys included both the least and most adulterated honeys. Regarding their antimicrobial activity, most multifloral honeys were less effective than ulmo honeys. Notably, while multifloral honey activity was independent of adulteration, the antimicrobial activity of ulmo honey was negatively affected by adulteration.

ADVANCING POS SYSTEMS FOR SEAMLESS RETAIL EXPERIENCES

This research paper explores the significance of advancing point of sale (POS) technologies in modern commerce, with a focus on their role in improving business operations and enhancing customer experiences. POS systems serve as critical tools for businesses across various industries, facilitating transactions, managing sales processes, and providing valuable insights into business performance. The paper delves into the evolution of POS systems, from traditional cash registers to sophisticated digital solutions, and examines the current state of POS technology, including hardware and software components. Moreover, it discusses recent trends and advancements in POS innovation, such as the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), and their implications for businesses. Through empirical research, case studies, and expert analysis, the paper aims to provide insights into the benefits and challenges of adopting advanced POS technologies, as well as recommendations for businesses seeking to leverage these technologies to drive growth and improve operational efficiency in today's dynamic market place. Keywords- Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Advancing Technologies, Retail, Business Operations, Customer Experience, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Payment Processing, Inventory Management, Cloud-based POS, Customer Engagement, Digital Commerce, Innovation, Competitive Advantage.

A Markov network approach for reproducing purchase behaviours observed in convenience stores

The convenience store industry in Japan holds immense significance, making a thorough comprehension of customer purchase behaviour invaluable for companies aiming to gain insights into their customer base. In this paper, we propose a novel application of a Markov network model to simulate purchases guided by stopping probabilities calculated from real data. Each node in the Markov network represents different product categories available for purchase. Additionally, we introduce the concept of a “driving force,” quantifying the influence of purchasing product A on the likelihood of purchasing product B, compared to random purchasing. For instance, our analysis reveals that the inclusion of nutrient bars in a purchase set leads to, on average, a 13% reduction in tobacco purchases compared to random patterns. To validate our approach, we compare the simulated macro-level purchase behaviours with real point of Sale (POS) data obtained from a prominent convenience store giant, 7-Eleven. The dataset is comprised of roughly 54 million receipts, in which we focus on the product categories existing in this dataset rather than individual products. Our model successfully replicates the purchase size distribution for 99.9% of all purchases and the purchase counts across various product categories, demonstrating its efficacy in capturing broad purchase patterns.

SISTEM APLIKASI POIN OF SALE (POS) UNTUK PENJUALAN TOKO NAILA COOKIES BERBASIS JAVA

The Java-based Point of Sale (POS) application system was created to increase operational efficiency and transaction accuracy at Naila Cookies Shop. This system automates sales processes, inventory management, and financial reporting, aiming to speed up the checkout process, minimize errors, and provide real-time sales data. Utilizing Java as the main programming language with an object-oriented approach ensures scalability and ease of maintenance. Additionally, the system has a user-friendly interface to facilitate fast and efficient transactions for store staff. Testing shows important improvements in transaction speed and accuracy, potentially reducing long-term operational costs. These findings show the positive impact of the appropriate use of information technology on retail store operations.

Effect of Electronic Payment System on Marketing Performance of SMEs in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Although the electronic payment system is regulated, in some instances, most SME owners tend to perceive the new system as a threat due to the high rate of cybercrime, network issues, hanging of transactions, and poor description of payer identity, among others. This study examined the effect of the e-payment system on the marketing performance of selected small and medium-scale enterprises in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. primary data were gathered through a questionnaire administered to owners/managers of SMEs in Akwa Ibom State. The independent variables were the e-payment system (proxied via bank mobile app, POS and digital mobile app) and the dependent variable was performance (proxied via customer patronage). Data obtained for the study were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings showed that POS, Bank mobile app and Automated Teller Machine (ATM) were mostly used which ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively. Digital wallets, credit card online transactions and the use of crypto-currency for business were ranked 4th, 5th and 6th respectively. The study revealed that the Bank mobile app, use of point of sales (POS) machine, and Digital wallet app have significant effects on customer patronage of small and medium-scale enterprises. The study concluded that the introduction of the e-payment system (cashless policy) has a significant influence on the operation, performance and customer patronage of small and mediumscale businesses in Akwa Ibom State. It was recommended, among others, that SME operators should be trained on how to use electronic payment systems such as electronic fund transfer, mobile banking, internet banking and online remittance.

Web-Based POS with Apriori Market Basket Analysis

This research project focuses on the design and development of a web-based Point of Sale (POS) application that incorporates advanced analytical techniques, specifically Market Basket Analysis with the Apriori algorithm and the Association Rule method. The primary objective of this web-based POS system is to empower retailers in managing their sales transactions efficiently and gaining valuable insights into customer purchasing behavior. The web-based POS application is multifaceted, offering features such as sales transaction recording, product inventory management, and customer data tracking. What sets it apart is the integration of the Apriori algorithm and Association Rule method, which enable the system to analyze and understand customer purchasing patterns. It identifies strong product associations and establishes rules that support intelligent decision-making for businesses. The advantages of Market Basket Analysis are substantial. Retailers can identify relevant purchase patterns, such as frequently co-purchased products or cross-selling opportunities. This information can be used to enhance marketing strategies, optimize product placement in stores, and create bundled product offerings, ultimately boosting sales and revenue. By analyzing transaction data and recognizing patterns, retailers can streamline their operations, minimize wastage, and allocate resources more effectively. In summary, this research project showcases the transformative potential of integrating Market Basket Analysis, the Apriori algorithm, and the Association Rule method into web-based POS systems. By doing so, retailers can enhance operational efficiency, boost sales, and improve customer satisfaction, ultimately leading to more successful and competitive businesses in the retail sector.

Implementation of Technological Upgradation in Public Distribution System in India for Ensuring Availability, Accessibility and Affordability

The largest initiative to reduce poverty in India is the public distribution system (PDS), which uses a network of fair-pricing shops to supply highly subsidised food grains in order to fulfil necessities of households living below poverty line. PDS's primary objective is to buy food grains from farmers. This is to ensure that grain is distributed, stored, and transported so that people in need have access to food. The Indian government has thus upgraded the PDS's technology in an attempt to increase its transparency. To close this gap between technology and citizen benefits, e-government makes use of technical intermediaries like ration Integrated Weight Management System (IWMS), Management Information System (MIS), Inventory management system, etc. The focus of the government is to enact a number of administrative and technological changes under the centralised online real-time electronic public distribution system in order to empower end users of the PDS supply. In this context this paper deals with the number of difficulties when distribution system switches from manual to automated transactions, dealer of fair price shop, who employs the technologies. Based on secondary literature, the objective of this paper is to understand the challenges associated with implementing technology at the point of sale during distribution, as well as study the status of the implementation technological based distribution system. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 11, Issue-(1-2): 1-6.

Factors Associated with the Financial Accessibility of Medicines in Public Health Structures in Conakry, Guinea

The aim of this study is to analyze the factors associated with financial accessibility to medicines in public health structures in Matoto, Guinea, 2022. This was a cross-sectional study, lasting six months. It concerned patients admitted for consultation in one of the public health structures in Matoto, who had received a medical prescription and who presented themselves at the point of sale of the structure where they were consulted. We performed a chi2, Fischer Exact test to compare the proportions with each other. Bivariate logistic regression analysis was performed. A total of 573 patients, predominantly female 63% and single 52%, voluntarily participated in this study. We found that 30% of patients carried out a liberal activity compared to 5.93% who were civil servants. 3.14% of the subjects surveyed came from outside Conakry. We estimated the frequency of financial inaccessibility to medicines at 56.54%. This study revealed that financial accessibility to medicines in public health structures in Matoto (Guinea) is a challenge for 56.54% of patients. The associated factors are: Gender, socio-professional status, origin and age.

Production, postharvest practice, marketing and challenges of smallholder vegetable producers in Tanzania

Beside staple crops, the fruits and vegetables subsector contribute significantly to domestic and export markets. Yet, this subsector faces a number of challenges that limits its full growth potential. Through 383 randomly selected farmers’ interviews in selected districts, the study revealed profound information on the vegetable value chain. Findings show that, there is fair participation of men (58%) and women (42%) in vegetable production. Majority of farmers were between 19 and 49 years old (70%), attained primary education (80%) and had more than 5 years in commercial vegetable production (71.8%). Further, 79.4% of farmers had less than 1 ha of vegetable farmland. Farmers cultivate a wide range of nutritious and commercially valued vegetables including broccoli (50.7%), cauliflower (37.3%), white cabbage (34.7%), crisphead lettuce (24.5%), Chinese cabbage (20.6%), zucchini (20.1%), carrot (18.5%), tomato (14.4%), purple cabbage (10.2%), beetroot (9.4%), African nightshade (8.4%), leaf lettuce (7.6%), green/snap bean (6.8%), snow/sugar-snap pea (5%), leeks (5%), spinach (4.2%), green pepper (4.2%), herbs (parsley, fennel and dill) (4.2%) and celery (2.9%). However, sustainable marketing of fresh vegetables is a challenge leading to most farmers opting to wholesale their produce at the farm gate (70.5%) instead of the marketplace, with the price often being set by the wholesale buyers (78.1%). With the exception of gender, household size, and farming experience; a farmer’s location and primary education level had a slightly statistically significant (p = 0.044) influence on opting to use farmgate as the point of sales. The unpredictable market (100%), costly and low-quality inputs (36.4%), pests and diseases (35.2%), and shortage of cold storage facilities (22.9%) were claimed to hamper vegetable production and the producers. In general, vegetables subsector can grow significantly in Tanzania due to the availability of irrigated nutrient-rich land, favorable climate and productive workforce. Thus, good farming practices, marketing and cold chain facilities have the potential to reduce postharvest losses and help realize national sustainable development goals. Key words: Fresh vegetables, postharvest practices, marketing, constraints, cold chains

Quality improvement of Nd: YAG laser marked DMC and QR codes on the surface of PBT/glass fiber composites by DOE methodology

Laser technology plays an important role in today’s industrial environment. Laser marking is typically used at the end of the production chain to personalize products and make them traceable to the point of sale. One of the challenges of laser marking is the difficulty of creating contrasts whose reflectivity can cause readability problems for electronic decoding devices on production lines, known as scanners. This problem is related to the wrong choice of marking parameters, which results in waste for companies in terms of production stoppages due to rejection, scrap, and customer complaints. Although these problems are common, this process is increasingly used in the industry. Therefore, there is a gap in studies in this field to optimize the marking parameters in many materials, such as PBT (polybutylene terephthalate). The present work was developed in a final assembly line of instrument clusters for motorcycles, where tests were carried out with different types of laser marking parameters, through the implementation of a factorial DoE, with a specific type of laser and material. The laser-marked codes were analyzed in a laboratory using a verifier to assess quality according to ISO/IEC 29158:2020. It was found that the lower the parameter values, the poorer the quality of the codes. The data were statistically processed, and it was possible to identify the marking parameters that ensured the best quality and process performance for DMC and QR codes.

Changes in Compliance With Bans on Tobacco Product Display and Advertising at Traditional and Modern Point-of-Sale Retailers in Depok, Indonesia, 2019-2021.

Banning Point-of-Sale (POS) advertising and product display is an important tobacco control strategy. Depok, Indonesia enacted some regional tobacco control policies regulating the POS environment in 2021. This study examined changes in compliance before and after the implementation of these policies as of 2021. Data collectors visited 180 modern retailers (hyper/supermarkets/convenience stores) and 147 traditional retailers (warungs) in 2019. The same retailers were revisited in 2021. Data collectors assessed compliance with tobacco product display, and advertising regulations at POS, including if products were displayed in spaces to target minors (near candy or at a child's eye level). Data were analyzed using McNemar and Mann-Whitney U tests. From 2019 to 2021, in modern retailers, tobacco product display (95.6% vs. 52.2%) and product advertising (36.1% vs. 3.9%) were significantly reduced (p < .001). In traditional retailers, tobacco product display (94.6% in 2019, 91.2% in 2021, p > .05) and product advertising (87.1% in 2019, 87.8% in 2021, p > .05) remained common during both data collection periods. Tobacco products were commonly displayed in spaces to target minors in both modern retailers (43.3% in 2019, 34.4% in 2021, p > .05) and traditional retailers (90.5% in 2019, 83.0% in 2021, p > .05). Compliance with bans on tobacco product advertising and display at modern retailers improved significantly from 2019 to 2021; however, most modern retailers continue to display tobacco products in 2021. Traditional retailers remain largely noncompliant. Tobacco products are commonly displayed in areas that target minors. The enforcement of regional regulations should be strengthened, particularly among traditional retailers. In Depok, Indonesia, tobacco advertising and product display bans have been implemented; however, more work is needed to support compliance. Enforcement efforts, such as those carried out by civil police, can focus on tobacco product display bans in traditional and modern retailers, and traditional retailers need additional support to remove tobacco product advertising. Retailers may receive money from the tobacco industry for these advertisements. Creative solutions may include supporting retailers in finding alternative advertising revenue.

ANALISA DESIGN UI/UX POINT OF SALES BERBASIS WEB PADA RAJA SAMUDRA POPOK MENGGUNAKAN METODE DESIGN THINKING

Point Of Sale is a system for transactions, which includes the use of a cash register. Within the scope of POS, a cash register does not stand alone but includes supporting software and other devices. The Point of Sales application will help business owners to achieve goals and improve service to consumers. The time needed to serve consumers during sales transactions becomes faster and the information provided becomes more accurate. At Raja Samudra Popok, transactions and recording are still done manually with ledgers, including stock of raw materials which is still recorded using Microsoft Excel, which means the data is not always accurate. This research uses a user-oriented Design Thinking method. This method has 5 process stages, namely Emphatize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Testing. After carrying out these 5 stages well, the author then carried out usability testing using the System Usability Scale (SUS) method which resulted in an average score of 85. Based on the results of the SUS score interpretation, this value was included in grade A where the score obtained was already in above the average SUS score in general, which is 68.

Tracing the origins of sea turtle eggs in the markets of Costa Rica

AbstractUnsustainable wildlife trade is a major contributor to biodiversity loss; however, trade regulations have failed to prevent the decline of high‐profile species. Where wildlife is traded legally, opportunities exist to launder protected species through legal channels. The legal commercialization of olive ridley sea turtle eggs from Ostional, Costa Rica, has been criticized with some suggesting that the legal trade stimulates illegal extraction and sale of eggs. We aimed to identify whether the traceability rules, under which the Ostional project operates, were suitably robust. We surveyed markets across Costa Rica, by purchasing openly available sea turtle eggs and recording qualitative and quantitative data at the point of sale. We found that 378 (80%) of turtle eggs openly sold in the market were from olive ridley sea turtles. Green (n = 5) and leatherback (n = 6) turtle eggs were only on offer on three occasions, but no vendor referred to Ostional. Vendors frequently breached trade regulations, which appeared to be due to these regulations misaligning with consumer demand. Although the Ostional traceability rules are regularly flouted, we found no evidence that Ostional is being used as a cover to sell eggs from other turtle species.

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of major foodborne pathogens isolated from pangas and tilapia fish sold in retail markets of Dhaka city, Bangladesh

Fish sold at retail markets are often contaminated with harmful bacterial pathogens, posing significant health risks. Despite the growing aquaculture industry in Bangladesh to meet high demand, little attention has been paid to ensuring the safety of fish. The objective of this study was to evaluate the microbiological quality of tilapia and pangas fish sold in retail markets across Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Specifically, the study aimed to compare the quality of fish from traditional wet markets and modern supermarkets, as well as fish samples collected during morning and evening hours. A total of 500 raw cut-fish samples (250 tilapia and 250 pangas) were collected at the point of sale from 32 wet markets and 25 supermarkets. All samples were tested for Escherichia coli, extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing E. coli (ESBL-Ec), along with the foodborne pathogens Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, and Cryptosporidium spp. Bacterial isolates were characterized using antibiotic susceptibility tests (AST) and the presence of common virulence and antibiotic-resistant genes. Fish samples from retail markets had higher prevalence of tested bacteria including E. coli (92 %), V. cholerae (62 %), ESBL-Ec (48 %), and Salmonella spp. (24 %). There was a significant difference in the prevalence of E. coli (97 % vs. 71 %), ESBL-Ec (58 % vs. 8 %) and Salmonella spp. (28 % vs. 8 %) on the wet market samples compared to supermarket samples (p < 0.005). The mean concentration of E. coli on fish from the wet market was 3.0 ± 0.9 log10 CFU/g, while that from supermarkets was 1.6 ± 0.9 log10 CFU/g. The mean concentration of ESBL-Ec in fish from wet markets and supermarkets were 2.3 ± 0.8 log10 CFU/g and 1.6 ± 0.5 log10 CFU/g, respectively. AST revealed that 46 % of E. coli isolates were multi-drug resistant (MDR), while 4 %, 2 % and 5 % of E. coli, Salmonella spp. and Vibrio spp. isolates, respectively, were resistant to carbapenems. At least 3 % of total E. coli isolates were found to be diarrheagenic, while 40 % of Salmonella isolates harbored pathogenic genes (stn, bcfC, ssaQ, avrA and sodC1), and none of the V. cholerae isolates harbored ctxA and tcpA. Our research shows that raw-cut fish samples from retail markets are contaminated with pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which could be a significant food safety concern. Public health interventions should be implemented to improve food safety and hygiene practices in the retail fish markets.