Results Of Research Research Articles

How can Organizational Support Increase Employee Motivation and Performance? Studies on Employees of MSMEs in Indonesia

Purpose – This study aims to investigate how the supervisor support (SVS) and co-worker support (CWS) affects employees in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Aims(s) – This study tested and strengthened the results of previous research regarding how SVS and CWS increased the motivation and performance of employees in the MSME sector in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach – This study used 426 employees who were collected using a questionnaire. After the questionnaire was declared valid and reliable using the data collected, it was continued with testing the research hypothesis using structural equation modeling (SEM) with a two-step approach. Findings – The results of this study found that employees do need support from supervisors and co-workers, so that all variables in this study are correlated. In addition, employee motivation was directly influenced by emotional CWS, while employee performance was influenced by instrumental CWS. SVS had no direct effect on motivation and performance but encouraged employees to provide support to their co-workers both emotionally and instrumentally. Limitations of the study – The limitations of this research were using cross-section data to test the mediation model and using self-assessment in filling out the questionnaire which caused common method variance. Future research would be better if longitudinal data and other ratings were used to overcome this problem. Practical implications – Supervisor support has an effect for increasing co-worker support. These two forms of support are very necessary in increasing employee motivation and performance. Originality/value – Unlike the results of previous research, this research found that leader support cannot immediately improve employees’ performance. Supervisor support was mediated by other variables, which in this case was co-worker support which can motivate employees to improve their performance.

NONLINEAR DYNAMICS METHODS APPLICATIONS TO PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

The research being carried out is aimed at applying nonlinear dynamics methods in product life cycle management to improve communication between processes and achieve environmental sustainability. The purpose of the article is to create a nonlinear mathematical model for analysing product lifecycle management. Chaotic nonlinear dynamical processes of product lifecycle are deterministic but have the property that even small uncertainties in initial conditions lead to exponentially growing errors in the management that limit long-term forecasts. The emergence of chaotic behaviour in processes of product lifecycle was explored, focusing on fluctuations. The study employed methods such as systems analysis, correlation analysis, nonlinear dynamics, and the Surrogate model of chaotic Lorenz waterwheel. It was identified that sharp technological innovations as the primary drivers of short-term fluctuations impacting fixed efficiency and effectiveness of product life cycle process development. The resulting nonlinear dynamic model allowed for flexible operation, transitioning between equilibrium, periodic, and chaotic states based on coefficient values for asset growth rates and time constants reflecting product life cycle process dynamics. The research results are valuable for companies seeking to reduce their environmental impact and implement circular economy principles.

Performance of metal circular tube under different loading amplitudes and dynamic resistance-yielding mechanism

As coal mining depth increases, the characteristics of “high ground stress, high ground temperature, high osmotic pressure, and mining disturbance” become increasingly pronounced, posing new challenges to the stability of the surrounding rock roadway. Amplitude is a key parameter affecting disturbance strength. A cyclic loading and unloading experiment was conducted under different amplitudes to explore the effect of metal circular tubes, used as energy-absorbing components, on the protection performance of anchor bolt tails. This experiment further revealed the competitive protection mechanism of the metal circular tube, termed “resistance - yielding”. The research results indicate that the metal tube incurs damage and accumulates it with the increase of loading amplitude in the pre-peak stage, leading to a decrease in its peak load. The metal tube absorbs external energy robustly through its elastic-plastic deformation. In the platform stage, a high amplitude load causes the peak load displacement to increase and its stable energy-absorbing stroke to decrease. Plastic energy dominates the main position of energy absorption, and the metal circular tube forms a dynamic competitive relationship of “resistance-yielding” with external stresses. Throughout the entire energy absorption process, the total energy absorption decreases with the increase of amplitude. The research results investigate the effect of amplitude on the performance of metal circular tubes and demonstrate the feasibility of applying metal circular tubes as energy-absorbing members at the end of anchor rods, which can provide theoretical guidance for the prevention of disaster accidents in mines caused by disturbances.

A novel bifunctional ionic liquid [N1888][OOB] for the separation of rare earth and transition metal in NdFeB magnet

In this paper, a series of novel bifunctional ionic liquids with methyltrioctylammonium as the cation and o-alkoxybenzoic acetate as the anion were synthesized. Their extraction properties were investigated for the separation of rare earth and transition metal for NdFeB waste recycling. It was found that [methyltrioctyl ammonium][o-octyloxybenzoic acetate] ([N1888][OOB]) could preferentially extract rare earth while the extraction abilities of Fe and Co were weak. The extraction mechanism of rare earth with [N1888][OOB] was indicated to be ion association in a molar ratio of 2:1. The rare earth loaded by [N1888][OOB] could be selectively stripped with water. Based on the above research results, a novel separation process was developed to separate rare earth, Fe and Co with [N1888][OOB]. This study intensified the separation process of rare earth and transition metals. The novel separation strategy based on [N1888][OOB] has revealed the advantages of efficiency and sustainability for rare earth recovery.

Morphological evolution of nano-droplets impinging on cylindrical wall: A molecular dynamics study

The impact of droplets on solid walls is the primary behavior in spray cooling, seawater desalination, self-cleaning, and other technological processes. Based on the molecular dynamics (MD) method, the morphological evolution characteristics of nanodroplets impinging on the copper cylinder wall are studied. The effects of droplet size, initial velocity, impact position, and wall wettability on nanodroplet dynamics are analyzed. The results indicate that a single nanodroplet impacting on a nanocylinder exhibits four distinct impact modes: spread-partially wrapped-deposition (SPD), spread-completely wrapped-deposition (SCD), spread-completely wrapped-splitting-deposition (SCSD), and spreading-partially wrapped-splitting-deposition (SPSD). The trend of the influence of initial velocity and droplet size on the impact mode is similar. As the initial velocity and droplet size increase, the droplet’s kinetic energy and inertia force increase, successively exhibiting the SPD, SCD, and SCSD modes. The trend of the influence of impact position and wall wettability on the droplet impact mode is similar. When the impact eccentricity distance is small, and the wall is highly hydrophilic, it exhibits the SCD mode. With increasing impact eccentricity and enhanced wall hydrophobicity, the adhesion force between the droplet and the cylinder wall decreases, making the droplet less likely to be captured and more prone to splitting, exhibiting the SPSD mode. The change in droplet centroid height and mean square displacement could predict whether the droplet undergoes a splitting mode, and its influence is most significant at the impact position. Constrained by the cylindrical wall, the droplet impacts radially and spreads primarily in that direction. With the enhancement of wall hydrophilicity, the migration region of the three-phase contact line expands, and the droplet spreading transforms into synchronous development along the radial and axial directions. The research results can enrich the dynamic mechanism of micro-nano scale droplet impact and provide potential guidance for optimizing relevant technologies.

Gamified flipped classroom in education: a systematic review

Nowadays, gamified flipped classrooms (GFC) are a cutting-edge teaching method. Using gamification techniques with flipped classrooms (FC) significantly positively affects teachers and students. This study reviews the impact of GFC research on education methodically. Hence, the study investigated a comprehensive literature review of 52 empirical research publications published between 2018 and 2022 in various electronic databases and on the web. Note that the review established the foundation for the significance of upcoming research projects by critically assessing and evaluating the different inconsistencies in the literature. In addition to examining the contradictory results of previous research, the study offer a framework as well as guidance for future researchers in terms of theoretical models, methodology, game tools or online platforms, game activity, game elements, variables, and the impact of a GFC.

Effect of perineal massage and gentle techniques on perineal rupture in primigravida maternity mothers

Background: Perineal rupture is a tear that occurs when a baby is born, either spontaneously or by using tools/actions. Preventive efforts can be made to reduce the risk of perineal rupture by massaging the perineum and using good pressure techniques during labor. Objective: To determine the effect of perineal massage techniques and pressure on perineal rupture in primigravida mothers who give birth. Method: This research uses experimental research methods; this type of research is quantitative with a pretest-posttest research design with a control group and an analytical study design with a retrospective approach. The total research sample required was 30 primigravidas, with details, namely 15 people from the perineal massage group and 15 from the gentle technique. Sampling was taken using an accidental sampling technique, where subjects were selected as research samples based on cases/respondents who happened to be available in a place according to the context. Results: research results of primigravid mothers who experienced perineal rupture in the perineal massage group were two people (20%), and in the menstrual technique group, there were eight people (80%), based on the results of data analysis using the Wilcoxon test, the p-value was obtained. In the perineal massage group, it was 0.000; in the gentle technique group, it was 0.005. Conclusion: It can be concluded that perineal massage is more effective than gentle techniques in preventing perineal rupture in primigravida mothers. To ensure the effectiveness of the chosen method, it is advisable to consult with medical personnel experienced in this field and follow the recommendations and protocols approved by the relevant health authorities. In addition, careful monitoring and care during labor is also essential to minimize the risk of perineal rupture.

Lexicon of Samarkand and Sariasian Tajiks and their Comparative Analysis

Annotation: By studying historical, social, and ethnographic linguistics, the history, customs, traditions, cultural heritage, and national values of each nation are enriched. The study of dialects and dialects is based on the achievements of ethnography, history, archeology, and folklore. The lexicon of local dialects is inextricably linked with the life and history of the people, and the vocabulary of the living language of any people and nation is closely related to its history. The object of study is one of the oldest regions of the Tajiks, and ancient elements of the Tajik language have taken their place in the dialect of this region. From a practical point of view, the research results can be used as material for the creation of theoretical and practical teaching-methodical manuals for the study of the Uzbek and Tajik languages, bilingualism, their role in the development of interlinguistic relations, lexicology, and dialectology.

신규위탁 원장의 국공립어린이집 운영에서의 공공성 저해 요인 탐색

Objectives The purpose of this study is to find out the motivation and background for consignment support of new entrusted public child care center to support consignment, and to exploration of disturbance factors of publicness in the new entrusteded directors’s public child care centers management. Methods The participants in this study were three directors who entrusted a new public child care center in H-si, Gyeonggi-do. Data were collected through a total of three sessions of in-depth interviews, data on the experi-ences of in the new entrusteded directors’s were transcribed, read repeatedly, extracted with meaningful key-words, and analyzed qualitatively to derive research results. Results The results of this study are as follows. First, the motivation and background of the director of the new entrusted public child care center for fostering support was found to be support for entrustment to a stable public child care center due to changes in child care policy and anxiety about operating private daycare centers. Second, the directors of a newly entrusted public child care center found that the factors disturbance the publicness of run-ning the child care center after being appointed include concerns about systematic management of the newly en-trusted public child care center, recruiting and managing teachers, difficulties for parents trying to resolve com-plaints, found that the factors disturbance the and difficulties responding to related organizations. Conclusions In order to ensure the publicness of the management of public child care centers, it is necessary to continuously investigate the factors disturbance that the director of a newly entrusted public child care centers finds difficult, establish a system and training course to provide systematic support from new entrustment. A edu-cation program for new directors should be developed to overcome the difficulties that new directors face when running a public child care center for the first time and to solve the problems that directors face.

조절초점과 진로 변인의 상관관계에 관한 동향 연구와 메타분석

Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the trends in career-related research on the theme of regulatory focus by examining the studies conducted both domestically and internationally, and to present the correlation analysis results between regulatory focus and its associated career variables based on these findings. Methods For this aim, the trends in studies on career-related variables based on Higgins' regulatory focus theory from 2000 to 2023 investigated. It also conducted a meta-analysis based on the quantitative research results of individual career studies, focusing on the regulatory focus. Results The career variables related to the regulatory focus are frequently utilized in the order of behavior, out-come, context, cognition, emotion, motivation, and personality. The correlation between the promotion focus and career variables was found to be stronger than that between the prevention focus and career variables. Moreover, the promotion focus was found to have a stronger correlation with positive career variables than the prevention focus. Conclusions We offered implications that to lead the regulatory fit in career education and counseling. It is effec-tive to encourage individuals with an promotion focus to first enhance their understanding of their personal char-acteristics and utilize their strengths related to their goals. Additionally, for individuals with a prevention focus, it is beneficial to initially gain an understanding of the environmental possibilities that may result in losses, and then to establish concrete strategies to minimize these losses while enhancing their understanding of their personal characteristics.

대학생의 장애인운동선수이미지와 장애수용태도 및 사회성의 관계

Objectives The purpose of this study was to verify causal relationship between athletes with disabilities, disability acceptance attitude and sociality of university student as an approach to improving university student’ expectation for their future. Methods In order to achieve the objectives of this study, a group of non-disabled university student living in C province was set up as a population in 2023 and 450 non-disabled university student were selected by using con-venience sampling, and the main research results are as follows. Results First, athletes with disabilities image has direct effect on disability acceptance attitude and sociality. Second, disability acceptance attitude has direct effect on sociality. Third, disability acceptance attitude has partial mediation effect between athletes with disabilities image and sociality. Conclusions Combining these findings above, it was inferred that athletes with disabilities image directly effects on disability acceptance attitude and sociality. disability acceptance attitude directly effects on sociality and partial mediation effect between athletes with disabilities image and sociality.

성별에 따른 미혼 청년의 결혼의향 요인 연구

Objectives This study analyzed the factors affecting the marriage intention of unmarried young people by gender. Methods For this purpose, 1,691 unmarried young people (947 men, 744 women) between the ages of 18 and 34 conducted by the Korea Youth Policy Institute were selected as research subjects, and personal characteristics, parental factors, workplace factors, and policy factors were used as independent variables. Marriage intention was selected as the dependent variable. Results The main research results are: First, personal factors had a significant effect only on men in terms of age (the younger the age, the higher the intention to marry). Second, parental factors had a significant effect on the mother's education level only for men (the higher the mother's education level, the higher the intention to marry). Third, as for workplace factors, job welfare level and work values had a significant effect only on women (job The lower the welfare level and the higher the value of work, the higher the intention to marry). Fourth, in terms of poli-cy factors, only men had a significant effect on training/career policy and childbirth/childcare policy (the higher the training/career policy, the higher the childbirth/childcare policy, the higher the intention to marry). Conclusions As there is a clear difference between men and women in the intention to marry among unmarried young people, customized support should be provided for each factor that can increase the intention to marry. Through this, the government and local governments should carry out various promotional activities and activate programs for single young men and women.

Development of Reagents - Blowing Agents Based on Local Raw Materials and their Research

The development and search for effective reagents and optimal technological conditions is one of the main factors for improving the coal flotation process. Solving these problems increases the technological and economic efficiency of flotation enrichment. The article discusses methods for producing foaming regents based on waste from the distillation process of cottonseed oil - gossypol resin and methods of flotation of various classes of fine coal. The advantages of this foaming agent include the availability of raw materials, which are a product of domestic industry, produced at the enterprises of the Kattakurgan MJK and amino alcohols (mono- , di- and triethanolamine) , sufficient resources and relative low cost. Conducted research to assess the effectiveness, surface activity and foaming ability of the resulting reagents - in foaming agents, according to the proposed technology of the studied technical products, the resulting product belongs to the surface-active reagents and has high flotation activity. The physico-chemical and foam-forming properties, foam stability, destruction kinetics and other properties of flotation reagents - foaming agents SK-1 and SK-2 - have been studied. The results of studies of the influence of foaming reagents in the process of flotation and extraction of precious and non-ferrous metals are presented. The optimal option for the effective composition of composite chemical flotation reagents - foaming agents and their parameters was selected. The results of scientific research conducted at JSC NMMC on the use of analogues of the foaming agents SK-1 and SK-2 are given in comparison with the reagents (Oxal) currently used at the plant. The elemental composition of man-made waste samples using reagents SK-1 and SK-2 was determined.

Strengthening Financial Resilience: A Holistic Approach to Combatting Fraud

Financial fraud poses a persistent threat to individuals, businesses, and the broader economy, requiring a proactive and collaborative response. This paper navigates through the intricate landscape of financial fraud, addressing its various dimensions and offering a comprehensive strategy to fortify defenses. The overarching theme revolves around the critical nexus of innovation and entrepreneurship in the financial sector. Recognizing the significance of these elements in shaping the contemporary business environment, the paper elucidates the key challenges and opportunities they present. The literature review provides a thorough examination of existing studies on innovation and entrepreneurship, identifying gaps and areas for further research. Major theories, frameworks, and models relevant to the theme are explored, supplemented by insightful case studies showcasing successful endeavors in these domains. A meticulously crafted conceptual framework integrates essential concepts related to innovation and entrepreneurship. This framework not only clarifies key terms but also informs the subsequent analysis by establishing theoretical underpinnings. The research methodology section delineates the chosen approach, whether qualitative, quantitative, or a mix of both. It justifies the selected methods, outlines data collection techniques, sampling strategies, and acknowledges any inherent limitations. Moving into the heart of the paper, the analysis and findings section presents the results of research or analysis. Visuals such as charts or graphs augment the discussion, offering a visual representation of key findings. These findings are then dissected and connected back to the conceptual framework and the literature reviewed. In the subsequent discussion section, the results are interpreted within the broader context of innovation and entrepreneurship. Practical implications for businesses, policymakers, or researchers are dissected, addressing unexpected results and limitations encountered during the study. Possible avenues for future study are also discovered. The concluding section ties together the main points, revisits the initial objectives, and emphasizes the paper’s key contributions to the field. The conclusion doesn’t merely recapitulate; it offers practical insights and recommendations derived from the collective insights gained throughout the paper. In essence, this paper provides a roadmap for fortifying defenses against financial fraud, proposing recommendations for businesses, policymakers, and regulatory bodies. By embracing collaboration, technological innovation, and prioritizing awareness, the strategies outlined aim to contribute to a more secure financial landscape.

Analysis of the evolution and influencing factors of ecological environment quality after the transformation of resource-exhausted cities based on GEE and RSEI: a case study of Xuzhou City, China

ABSTRACT This study used Google Earth Engine (GEE) to get and process Landsat images of Xuzhou from 2008 to 2020, and built remote sensing ecological indices (RSEI). This study analyzed the spatiotemporal features and drivers of ecological environment quality after Xuzhou’s transformation using landscape pattern index, spatial autocorrelation, and geographic detector methods. The results showed that: (1) The ecological environment quality of Xuzhou improved steadily but unevenly from 2008 to 2020; the west and central urban areas had poor but improving quality, while the east had the opposite trend; (2) The landscape pattern indices of ecological environment quality in different regions of Xuzhou did not change consistently from 2008 to 2020; (3) The spatial distribution of ecological environment quality had significant autocorrelation, with high-high clusters in the east and low-low clusters in the center and the urban areas of each district and county; (4) NDVI is the component index that has the greatest impact on the changes in the RSEI. Among the single factors, land use conditions have the strongest influence on ecological environmental quality. After the interaction of dual factors, the explanatory power is stronger than that of any single factor. The research results can support urban planning and design, ecological environment protection, etc. in Xuzhou, and offer insights for monitoring and evaluation of ecological environment quality after the transformation of resource-exhausted cities.

Gifted student as perceived by male and female teachers – research report

The article aims to discuss the issue of how gifted students are perceived by primary andsecondary school teachers. The publication has a theoretical and research character. In thefirst part, the author analysed the literature and current research results in identifyinggifted students. The empirical part of the text presents the results of survey research conductedby the author in 2021 among teachers of the Warsaw network of schools supportingthe gifted. The research process aimed to learn about the features that, in the opinionof teachers, characterise gifted students and the impact of professional experience on theperception of gifted students. The author compared the image of a gifted student presentedin the literature with his image emerging from the research. The surveyed teachers’opinions about the figure of a gifted student differ only in a few aspects from the imagedescribed by the researchers. During the research process, several statistically significantdifferences were revealed between the length of work experience of the surveyed teachersand their assessment of the characteristics of gifted students. The literature analysis andsurvey research process have proven that experience is an important factor supporting thereliability of teachers’ identification of gifted students. Still, the starting point should beappropriate substantive support.

Concept of the Intelligent Support of Decision Making for Manufacturing a 3D-Printed Hand Exoskeleton within Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 Paradigms

Supporting the decision-making process for the production of a 3D-printed hand exoskeleton within the Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 paradigms brings new concepts of manufacturing procedures for 3D-printed medical devices, including hand exoskeletons for clinical applications. The article focuses on current developments in the design and manufacturing of hand exoskeletons and their future directions from the point of view of implementation within the Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 paradigms and applications in practice. Despite numerous publications on the subject of hand exoskeletons, many have not yet entered production and clinical application. The results of research on hand exoskeletons to date indicate that they achieve good therapeutic effects not only in terms of motor control, but also in a broader context: ensuring independence and preventing secondary motor changes. This makes interdisciplinary research on hand exoskeletons a key study influencing the future lives of patients with hand function deficits and the further work of physiotherapists. The main aim of this article is to check in what direction hand exoskeletons can be developed from a modern economic perspective and how decision support systems can accelerate these processes based on a literature review, expert opinions, and a case study.

Информация бухгалтерской (финансовой) отчетности как социальный феномен

The article is devoted to rethinking the social significance of accounting science and practice. Based on the results of research by modern sociologists, a comparative analysis was carried out and corresponding analogies were built between such concepts as “social information” and “accounting”. Guided by scientific criteria, the philosophical nature of accounting knowledge is convincingly proven. Based on the analysis of the functions of social information, certain accounting functions, as well as stages of the accounting process, are synthesized into it.

Improving critical thinking skills of preservice chemistry teachers through integrated biochemistry course.

Many studies have reported various interventions to increase critical thinking, but very few studies have examined the impact of learning in classrooms and laboratories. This study aimed to find a learning pattern (practice to theory or theory to practice) in improving students' critical thinking skills (CTs). Pre and posttest nonequivalent group design was employed in this study. Eighty preservice chemistry teachers divided 40 students in experimental class 1 and 40 in experimental class 2. A test of enzyme-CTs was developed to measure student CTs before and after the intervention. The result showed that integrated biochemistry courses could improve students' CTs. An independent sample t-test was employed, and the result showed a significant difference N-gain students' CTs between experimental classes 1 and 2 (p = 0.018). It indicates that the pattern of developing CTs from practice to theory is better than theory to practice. The research result can be taken into consideration for placing biochemistry theory and biochemistry practicum in the same semester for the chemistry or chemistry education curriculum. Students can find concepts independently in practical activities and develop them in theoretical activities. Further research should analyze the discriminant factors that differentiate between students in experimental classes 1 and 2.

A Hybrid Finite Element Method – Kirchhoff Approximation Method for Modeling Acoustic Scattering from an Underwater Vehicle Model with Alberich Coatings with Periodic Internal Cavities

Anechoic tiles can significantly reduce the echo intensity of underwater vehicles, thereby increasing the difficulty of detecting such vehicles. However, the computational efficiency of conventional methods such as the finite element method (FEM) and the boundary element method (BEM) has its limitations. A fast hybrid method for modeling acoustic scattering from underwater vehicles with anechoic tiles with periodic internal cavities, is developed by combining the Kirchhoff approximation (KA) and FEM. The accuracy and rapidity of the KA method were validated by FEM. According to the actual situation, the reflection coefficients of rubber materials with two different structures under rigid backing are simulated by FEM. Using the KA method, the acoustic scattering characteristics of the underwater vehicle with anechoic tiles are obtained by inputting the reflection coefficients and the target’s geometric grid. Experiments on the monostatic target strength (TS) in the frequency range of 1 to 20 kHz and time domain echo characteristics of acoustic scattering on a benchmark scale model with anechoic tiles are conducted. The research results indicate that the TS values and echo characteristic curves of the KA solutions closely approximate the experimental results, which verifies the accuracy of the KA method in calculating the TS and echo characteristics of underwater vehicles with anechoic tiles.