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Entrepreneurial Activity of Generation Z: Motives, Algorithms for Starting a Business

Objective: This article aims to assess Generation Z's entrepreneurial activities in the context of ESG principles and their contributions to sustainable development. It investigates how Zoomers' engagement in various sectors aligns with ESG factors and explores the challenges they face in promoting sustainability within the rapidly changing socio-economic landscape. Methods: A qualitative analysis approach is employed to evaluate the ESG aspects of Generation Z's entrepreneurial behaviors and their impact on sustainable development. Scientific works and data revealing the motives that challenge young people to start and run business are analyzed. The study employs methods of systemic, structural, functional and comparative analysis and synthesis, theoretical modelling and forecasting. Results: The reasons why employable young population does not involve into business activities were put under analysis, at the same time popular trends for entrepreneurial activity of youth are highlighted. The analysis is grounded in the scientific, statistical, regulatory, methodological and empirical materials that reveal the motives and algorithm of business management by representatives of Generation Z. Conclusion: Generation Z's entrepreneurial endeavors, rooted in ESG principles, are pivotal drivers of sustainable development. Their steadfast commitment to environmental responsibility, social inclusivity, and effective governance reflects a dynamic force for positive change. However, they face formidable challenges such as competition from digital ecosystems and limited access to financing. To capitalize on their innovative potential and ensure a sustainable future, fostering an ESG-friendly environment and addressing these hurdles is imperative.

3D printed meat and the fundamental aspects affecting printability.

Three-dimensional (3D) printing, one of the forms of additive manufacturing, has become a popular trend worldwide with a wide range of applications including food. The technology is adaptable and meets foods nutritional and sensory needs allowing meat processing to reach a sustainable level, technology addressing the food requirement of the ever-increasing population and the fast-paced lifestyle by reducing food preparation time. By minimizing food waste and the strain on animal resources, technology can help to create a more sustainable economy and environment. This review article discusses the 3D printing process and various 3D printing techniques used for food printing, such as laser powder bed fusion, inkjet food printing, and binder jetting, a suitable 3D technique used for meat printing, such as extrusion-based bioprinting. Moreover, we discuss properties that affect the printability of meat and its products with their applications in the meat industry, 3D printing market potential challenges, and future trends.

Fenomena Eyelash extension: Tinjauan Hukum Kesehatan dan Islam

This article examines the eyelash extension phenomenon from Islamic's perspective and health perspective. Eyelash extension or installing false eyelashes has become a popular beauty trend among women. From a health perspective, eyelash extensions also cause various potential problems. Eyelash extension can damage natural eyelashes, causing eye irritation and infection if not managed properly. In the context of Islamic law, there are discussions regarding the legality of this practice, with some scholars viewing it as a haram act because it involves changing one's natural disposition. However, another view holds that eyelash extensions are acceptable if they do not violate Islamic principles. This article will discuss the health risks associated with eyelash extension. By combining Islamic law and health perspectives, this article aims to provide a better understanding of the eyelash extension phenomenon. Thus, readers can make decisions based on knowledge and careful consideration before deciding whether to do it or leave it.

The Resistance to the Male Gaze in Chinese "She Theme" TV Series: A Case Study of The Romance of Tiger and Rose

With the improvement of Chinese womens economic strength and social status, she theme has become a popular trend in film and television. It shows womens resistance to the male gaze, but there are certain limitations. The she theme TV series The Romance of Tiger and Rose set in a unique fictional society that regards females as the primary sex. Taking this drama as an example, this essay analyzes the new form of she theme TV series to resist the male gaze. By analyzing the characters images, it is concluded that the women in the drama avoid the stereotypical effeminate, fragile and lustful appearance in terms of figure and appearance. The women in the drama are strong, career-minded and occupy a more powerful position in heterosexual relationships. The external images of male characters tend to be lustful and feminine. Additionally, the loyal, sacrificial image of the male in the show conforms to the female audiences imagination of a rational boyfriend. With its unique social background, the play overturns the social status of men and women. However, once back in the real world, the hidden male gaze remains.

Perceived Attractiveness of Sexualized Versus Non-sexualized Females on Online Dating Apps

Sexualization on social media has become a popular and noteworthy trend. While some scholars have examined the influence of sexualization on ratings of others attractiveness, previous research has not included direct comparisons between genders, and most studies focused on Western contexts. Therefore, this study investigates the perceived attractiveness of sexualized versus non-sexualized females on online dating apps in China. A total of 218 participants, including 104 males and 114 females aged 18-30 were recruited to complete the online questionnaire and evaluate the attractiveness of either the sexualized or non-sexualized female profile owners. The results indicated certain negative impacts of sexualization on others attractiveness ratings. Both males and females evaluated sexualized female profile owners as possessing less task attractiveness, and males also rated them less socially and physically attractive. However, the gender disparity signifies that women may adopt a sexualized image as an ideal self, intensifying self-objectification and causing negative effects.

A Generalized Class of Log-Type Estimators of Finite Population Mean Based on Correlation Coefficient

In sampling theory, it is a popular trend to use auxiliary information to obtain more efficient estimators for the population parameters to increase the precision of the estimator. Estimators obtained using auxiliary information are supposed to be more efficient than the estimators obtained without using auxiliary information. The ratio, regression, product and difference methods take advantage of the auxiliary information at the estimation stage. Therefore, this study considered a generalized class of log-type estimators of finite population mean based on correlation coefficient as the proposed estimator for estimating the population mean of the study variable. It has been shown that the generalized class of log-type estimators has lesser mean square errors (MSEs) under the optimum values of the characterizing scalar as compared to some of the commonly used related estimators available in the literature. Further, an extension of the proposed generalized class of log-type estimators using multiple auxiliary variables such as coefficient of variation, coefficient of kurtosis , and correlation coefficient. have also base initiated in this dissertation. The expressions for the properties of the proposed family of estimators, that is; Bias and Mean Square Error (MSE), were derived to the first degree of approximation. We also obtained the optimum Mean Square Error (MSEopt.), and theoretical comparisons were made with the related existing estimators in literature. Following theoretical comparisons, it was demonstrated that the proposed family of estimators was more efficient than various related existing estimators compared with, under the obtained conditions.

A Credibility Crisis in Psychology?

The interest in the global result obtained by B. Nosek’s team increased significantly, not only among psychologists, after an article presenting the results of a large-scale international replication of psychological empirical research had been published in Science (cf. Open Science Collaboration, 2015). While 97% of the original research yielded statistically significant results (p <. 05), only 36% of the results were significant in the replication. The author of the present article postulates that this result laid the ground for unjustified generalizations about the methodological weaknesses of psychology as an empirical science. Psychology is an empirical science, but it also has its peculiarities due to the specificity of the subject matter and the method (e.g. Orne, 1962, 1973; Rosenthal, 1966/2009; Rosenzweig, 1933). Equally importantly, psychology is not practiced in social or cultural isolation. Finally, psychological research is bound by rigorous ethical standards/constraints, and psychologists (as well as researchers in other fields) who publish the results of empirical research to be analyzed statistically are constrained by the editorial practices of scientific journals. Journals have an interest only in papers that present statistically significant results (where “p < .05”!), which leads to the so-called file-drawer effect (Rosenthal, 1979). As strongly emphasized by the author, the debate cannot be limited to the statistical significance of psychological research (in particular the power of statistical test which has emerged as a popular trend in recent years). In this article, the author discusses (and presents his point of view) the following problems: 1) the methodological specificity of psychology as an empirical science, 2) the triad of statistical significance (the problematic criterion of “p < .05”), effect size, and the power of a statistical test, 3) the socio-cultural context of psychological research, 4) researchers' failure to follow methodological and ethical guidelines, and 5) possible precautions and remedies.

In Situ Study of the Magnetic Field Gradient Produced by a Miniature Bi-Planar Coil for Chip-Scale Atomic Devices.

The miniaturization of quantum sensors is a popular trend for the development of quantum technology. One of the key components of these sensors is a coil which is used for spin modulation and manipulation. The bi-planar coils have the advantage of producing three-dimensional magnetic fields with only two planes of current confinement, whereas the traditional Helmholtz coils require three-dimensional current distribution. Thus, the bi-planar coils are compatible with the current micro-fabrication process and are quite suitable for the compact design of the chip-scale atomic devices that require stable or modulated magnetic fields. This paper presents a design of a miniature bi-planar coil. Both the magnetic fields produced by the coils and their inhomogeneities were designed theoretically. The magnetic field gradient is a crucial parameter for the coils, especially for generating magnetic fields in very small areas. We used a NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) method based on the relaxation of 131Xe nuclear spins to measure the magnetic field gradient in situ. This is the first time that the field inhomogeneities of the field of such small bi-planar coils have been measured. Our results indicate that the designed gradient caused error is 0.08 for the By and the Bx coils, and the measured gradient caused error using the nuclear spin relaxation method is 0.09±0.02, suggesting that our method is suitable for measuring gradients. Due to the poor sensitivity of our magnetometer under a large Bz bias field, we could not measure the Bz magnetic field gradient. Our method also helps to improve the gradients of the miniature bi-planar coil design, which is critical for chip-scale atomic devices.

Marketing micro-credentials: understanding learners' engagement and willingness to pay more

PurposeDigitalisation is reshaping the learning process, shifting it towards personalisation and online learning, and fuelling the growth of massive open online courses (MOOCs) and micro-credentials. Despite being a popular global trend, limited studies have looked at micro-credentials and their impact on learners' behavioural outcomes. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of programme design factors on learning experience, as well as the inter-relationships between programme design, learning experience and behavioural responses (e.g. engagement and willingness to pay more (WTPM)) towards micro-credentials. In addition, the study aims to investigate learning enjoyment as a moderator.Design/methodology/approachA survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 354 respondents who are working adults living in the major economic states in Malaysia. Data analysis was performed using the analysis of a moment structures (AMOS) statistical software and SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) PROCESS macro.FindingsThe results show the significance of programme design factors (i.e., flexibility, system quality and content quality) in determining the learning experience. The learning experience is found as a mediator in the relationship between programme design factors and learner engagement and WTPM. In addition, the moderation assessment confirms that enjoyment during learning strengthens the relationship between experience and behavioural responses.Originality/valueThis study is amongst a few selected studies that focus on engagement in and WTPM for micro-credentials. In addition, it emphasises the mediating role of the learning experience and the moderating role of enjoyment in understanding the impact of programme design on learners' experiences and behavioural responses.

Surfactant free enhancement to thermophysical and tribological performance of bio-degradable lubricant with nano-friction modifier for sustainable end milling of Incoloy 925

An efficient method of lubrication and cooling for green machining is nanofluid minimum quantity lubrication (NMQL). Compared to other vegetable-based oils, coconut oil has the highest viscosity index, lubricity, and oxidative characteristics, making it a popular trending lubricant for decreasing friction. However, its performance at higher temperatures degrades owing to higher saponification value. In order to improve its performance, the solid nano-friction modifier (hBN) is dispersed in it, and the colloid is called a nanofluid. UV–Vis–NIR spectrophotometer, HR-TEM, and FTIR spectroscopy characterize nanofluid. The stability of nanofluid at 0.3 vol% of hBN has been observed to be the highest compared to other volume fractions. Compared to coconut oil, prepared nanofluid is superior in terms of increased thermal conductivity, thermal stability, and viscosity for all the tested temperature ranges. Nanofluid shows increased viscosity index (VI) by 20%, reduced contact angle by 45%, and lower coefficient of friction (COF) by 32% compared to coconut oil. Further performance of this modified biodegradable nanofluid under Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) on end milling of Incoloy 925 has been studied. In order to compare the machining performance under different cutting environments, cutting temperature, cutting force, specific cutting energy, power consumption, carbon emission, chip morphology, surface topology/topography, and tool wear were evaluated. Finally, sustainability assessments for different cutting environments have been performed. Biodegradable oil-based NMQL-assisted machining has performed better than dry and MQL-assisted machining.

Surface Design Exploration to Diversify Ciwaringin Cirebon Batik Design

Diversification has been recognized as effective in developing commercial enterprises. However, this strategy requires the commercial business to deeply understand its basic competencies and be aware of changing market trends. In the efforts to develop Ciwaringin batik SMEs, the diversification plan necessitates the Ciwaringin batik SMEs revisiting their unique competencies, namely the hand-writing batik process and the popular trend in 2022/2033, particularly the rising consumption of home décor and hypernature themes. As a result, implementing a diversification strategy in Ciwaringin batik SMEs requires investigating opportunities for developing Ciwaringin batik designs that are unique in their written batik techniques through surface design exploration in order to be responsive to the hypernature-themed home décor trend. Exploration of surface design on textiles was carried out to develop the appearance of Ciwaringin hand-writting batik so that it is relevant to the changing home decor market trends, namely the organic and textured appearances of the hypernature theme. The surface design exploration process is equipped with a data analysis to implement appropriate surface design exploration that supports the Ciwaringin batik diversification strategy. The creative method that combines data analysis and surface design exploration produced several Ciwaringin hand-writing batik designs that display the quality of the organic textured textile surfaces with bright colors typical of the hypernature theme. The Ciwaringin batik designs from surface design exploration are also designed to be home décor items, namely aesthetic wall elements that beautify a residential space.

Establishment of Flipped Chinese Course Based on Socially Shared Learning Regulations in Chinese Normal University Students

With the continuous development of the social environment and the continuous advancement of technology, digital learning has increasingly higher requirements to optimize self-regulated learning, and it has become a popular trend designed to cultivate the self-regulated learning of normal university students. This study examines how the teachers of Chinese normal students integrate their courses based on socially shared regulations of learning theory to supplement the existing coursework. Based on modern Chinese, in a flipped professional course for a normal university student in northwest China, this study provides the teaching objectives, teaching contents, teaching methods, learning methods, and teaching evaluation methods. Ultimately, this study explores how to improve students’ self-regulated learning and Chinese language proficiency through the cultivation of self-regulated learning strategies.

تطور المصارف الوقفية في التجربة التاريخية للحضارة العثمانية

Anyone who follows the history of the endowment will notice that the endowment was known in a form before Islam, but it developed with Islam to the point where it became difficult to imagine Islamic societies without the endowment. This role began to grow constantly until it reached its peak in the Ottoman Empire, and even in the Ottoman Empire, we find that the role of the endowment differed from one region to another. In any case, the history of the countries of the Islamic world reflects the richness of the Waqf experience and its success in establishing a social experience that included almost all levels of life and helped fundamentally in solving people’s problems. Even more, the Waqf embraced a large part of the innovations that characterized Islamic civilization, especially in periods of the nation’s weakness and decline. - Which ensured its continuity and transmission over time. Therefore, we cannot ignore the official and popular trends that the Islamic world is witnessing today towards rationalizing material capabilities and investing in the original efforts and perceptions of the “Waqfists” - as they are conventionally called - stored in the spirit of the times to reach comprehensive developmental endowment models based on the values of goodness, truth, and justice. It remains to point out that the endowment is a concept and an experience with an extended history that carries within it high development potential that qualifies it to contribute effectively to managing the present Islamic societies and confronting the challenges they face.

Neutral density filter-based catadioptric optical design for thin virtual reality head-mounted device

Virtual reality (VR) has been a popular trending technology affecting the lifestyles of humans. Especially for near-eye displays, VR head-mounted devices (HMDs) are designed accordingly and widely used in different fields. Nowadays, small structure size is a challenge and an urgent need for the VR HMD, while catadioptric optics is an effective and promising approach to solving this problem. Thus, this paper develops three kinds of catadioptric optical systems for thin VR HMDs by adjusting the configuration positions of the light refraction module created by the aspheric lens and the light partial reflection module formed by the neutral density (ND) filter. The comparison results of the three designs in terms of structure size and imaging quality show that multiple reflections during the light divergence process can effectively reduce the thickness of the optical structure. Reasonable transmission during the reflection process is also favorable for size reduction. Based on the designed catadioptric optical module, a varifocal VR HMD is developed to mitigate the vergence-accommodation conflict, thereby improving the image quality and the sensory experience of users.

Application of Citrus maxima Burm. Essential Oil in Shower Gel Products

Nowadays, the trend of cosmetics containing natural ingredients is becoming one of the most popular trends in the beauty industries. More and more people are interested and looking for cosmetic products made from natural ingredients such as herbs, essential oils, fruits, vegetables, etc. Essential oils are widely incorporated in cosmetic, perfumery and related household products due to their diverse properties but mainly due to their pleasant aroma and biological activity. Citrus maxima essential oil contains D-limonene as the main compound (85-95%) and other compounds such as α-pinene, sabinene, β-mycrene, α-phellandrene, σ-cymene, β-ocimene, γ- terpinene, β-caryophyllen, β-copaene. These compounds further diversify the applications of the added product. In this study, the factors affecting the production process of Citrus maxima essential oil shower gel including main detergents, moisturizers, emulsifiers, preservatives were investigated to propose production formulas. The results showed that the main detergent accounted for 12%, co- detergent 2.0%, emulsifier 1.5%, foaming agent 7.0%, surfactant, emulsifier 3.0%, moisturizer 2.0%, preservative management 2.0% and Citrus maxima essential oil account 1.0% in the formula. The evaluations of the basic physico-chemical properties are in the permissible range. Thus, it shows that the shower gel products from Citrus maxima essential oil can be produced and marketed.

Mobile Application for Student to Learn English Delivered in Malay Language

Mobile learning or we can simply refertom learning is aprocess of learning via the internet network using mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops, and a lot more. M-learning has increasingly become a popular trend around the globe. Moreover, Learning English is skill-based learning that requires various approaches and techniques. So, the use of technology like mobile applications is the latest solution to solve the challenges of learning English. The study aims to develop a mobile application for students to learn English grammar but delivere din our mother tongue language which is the Malay language. The application helps students learn in their leisure time with out the presence of their teacher. The software development methodology that will beused in this research is the incremental model.

Public health risks of raw milk consumption: Lessons from a case of paediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Pasteurization of raw milk is mandatory before sale in Canada and has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of food-borne illness associated with milk consumption. Consumption of raw milk sparks urgent concern from a public health perspective since it has been linked to numerous outbreaks by enteric organisms, particularly Escherichia coli-related illnesses and complications in pediatric populations. The sale and distribution of raw milk is illegal in Canada, based on these significant health risks, but growing popular interest and trends in consuming raw dairy products reflect changes in consumer preferences. Although the consumption of raw milk has been an ongoing issue, this new trend is alarming and action is needed to prevent serious consequences as seen in children and other populations with reduced immunity such as the elderly and pregnant people. This commentary explores key issues identified by a local public health unit during the investigation of a recent paediatric case of hemolytic uremic syndrome related to an E. coli O157:H7 infection that occurred within the context of consumption of raw milk. The main objective of this article is to highlight that the health risks and sequelae associated with consumption of raw milk far outweigh any potential benefits, with severe consequences particularly among children. Data and health impacts, distribution, regulation, pasteurization and proposed practice recommendations are also identified and discussed.

Palm Payment System: Islamic Finance Perspective

Cashless payments have become an increasingly popular trend in recent years. Cashless payment methods can include the use of credit/debit cards, mobile banking apps, digital wallets, payments via smartphones, or even biometric technologies such as fingerprint scanners or facial recognition. Palm Payment System incorporates fingerprint biometrics in the palm of the hand to facilitate payments, making it safer and more reliable as long as we have a balance, internet network and hands. Descriptive qualitative research methods are research approaches used to describe certain phenomena or events by understanding and describing in depth the characteristics, context, and complexity of the phenomenon. The use of Palm Payment System is in accordance with Islamic finance principles that uphold transparency, honesty, and fairness in business. However, it needs to be improved in supporting infrastructure, the level of community adoption and adaptation. Security and privacy should not be leaked. Accessibility for people with physical disabilities who cannot use palm payment. Minimize technical obstacles due to environmental factors such as extreme temperatures or poor light because it can affect authentication. The latter is affordable in implementation

OPTIMAL BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY (BLE) SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT STRATEGY PRIOR TO SYSTEM APPLICATION ON THE CONSTRUCTION SITE

The application of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) systems for labour tracking on construction sites is a popular research trend. Strategic system deployment is crucial for ensuring the overall reliability and feasibility of these systems. This study aims to identify the optimal BLE system deployment strategy for tiling work zones in three different renovation sites. The BLE system consists of BLE beacon, BLE gateway, Raspberry Pi (data logger), and MATLAB for data analysis. To ensure optimal placement of the BLE gateway, site visits were conducted to evaluate various conditions, such as power supply availability, signal blockage by structures, and potential disruption to the tiling work. In addition, the beacon transmission (Tx) levels were adjusted to enhance the detection accuracy of the system. The findings show that the optimum beacon Tx powers at sites A, B, and C are -12dBm (86.3% accuracy), -16dBm (94.6% accuracy), and -16dBm (91.1% accuracy), respectively. These findings will be adopted in future research on these sites. The study contributes to the understanding of optimal BLE system deployment strategies in construction sites, which can improve labour tracking accuracy and overall project management.

Adoption of Cashless Economy: A Review

The adoption of cashless economies has become a popular trend globally. Cashless transactions provide convenience, security, and faster processing times compared to traditional cash payments. This review intends to provide an overview of the adopted literature on cashless economies, including their drivers and barriers. The review highlights the role of technology, government policies, and social factors in shaping the adoption of cashless economies. Additionally, the review discusses the implications of the adoption of cashless economies for businesses and consumers, including potential risks such as cybersecurity threats and the exclusion of individuals without access to digital payment systems. The review concludes with recommendations for stakeholders in promoting the adoption of cashless economies while addressing the challenges associated with this transition. Overall, this review provides valuable insights into the current state of the adoption of cashless economies and the factors that influence it.