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The Dialectics of Nigeria’s Opaque Downstream Oil Sector and the Agency of Fuel Subsidy 尼日利亚不透明的下游石油部门与燃料补贴机构的辩证关系

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Pub Date : 2024-06-14 DOI: 10.47836/pjssh.32.2.18

Agaptus Nwozor, O. Afolabi, Chukwudi Godwin Chidume, Onjefu Okidu, S. Adedire

{"title":"The Dialectics of Nigeria’s Opaque Downstream Oil Sector and the Agency of Fuel Subsidy","authors":"Agaptus Nwozor, O. Afolabi, Chukwudi Godwin Chidume, Onjefu Okidu, S. Adedire","doi":"10.47836/pjssh.32.2.18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.32.2.18","url":null,"abstract":"This paper draws from qualitative data to examine the opacity of Nigeria’s downstream oil sector within the ambit of its fuel subsidy policy. It specifically addresses whether the poor state of Nigeria’s refineries is linked to the prebendal benefits associated with the administration of fuel subsidies as well as the correlation between the opacity of Nigeria’s downstream oil sector and fuel subsidy. Furthermore, the paper interrogates how fuel importation could be considered a rational option to address domestic needs for refined petroleum products. The paper offers two major interrelated insights: First, it finds that fuel subsidy nurtures the propensity for sabotage, corruption, and money laundering; there tends to be a link between fuel subsidy and the non-functionality of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries, and second, the pro-poor justifications for sustaining fuel subsidy is a proxy for continued elite enrichment through the manipulation of the subsidy regime. Overall, the paper highlights the imperative of rethinking the fuel subsidy architecture by rebuilding Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, especially the domestic capacity for refining crude oil.","PeriodicalId":125431,"journal":{"name":"Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities","volume":"16 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141340722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Mainstreaming Flood Mitigation in Building Code: A Bibliometric Analysis 将防洪纳入《建筑规范》的主流：文献计量分析

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Pub Date : 2024-06-14 DOI: 10.47836/pjssh.32.2.10

Nurin Mansoor, Aznah Nor Anuar, Akbariah Mohd Mahdzir, Nurul Huda Md. Adnan

{"title":"Mainstreaming Flood Mitigation in Building Code: A Bibliometric Analysis","authors":"Nurin Mansoor, Aznah Nor Anuar, Akbariah Mohd Mahdzir, Nurul Huda Md. Adnan","doi":"10.47836/pjssh.32.2.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.32.2.10","url":null,"abstract":"Integrating flood mitigation strategies into building codes on a global scale is a noteworthy initiative aimed at reducing the risk associated with flood-prone areas. The field of flood mitigation is constantly evolving and indirectly influences future building codes. However, there is a significant gap in research regarding optimizing building codes to mitigate flood-related risks. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the publication trends in mainstreaming flood mitigation into building codes by identifying the current state and critical key areas that potentially impact future building codes using bibliometric analysis. This research adopted a systematic review using the Web of Science database from 2002 to 2022, using the keywords «building code» and «flood». Bibliometric indicators were employed to summarize the key findings, including subject areas, publication trends, leading global contributors, influential institutions, citation patterns, authorship dynamics, and keyword analysis. The realm of research has experienced noteworthy expansion, emphasizing the necessity for further investigation. The findings also indicate that critical areas require attention in performance-based design, retrofitting of existing buildings, community resilience, the long-term effectiveness of flood mitigation measures, and the equity and social needs of the implications of flood-resilient building codes. In conclusion, such investigations are crucial in reducing community risk and creating resilient and sustainable communities in flood-prone areas.","PeriodicalId":125431,"journal":{"name":"Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities","volume":"71 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141338185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Needs Analysis for The Development of Financial Literacy Model in Mathematics Education for B40 Malaysia Secondary School Students 为 B40 马来西亚中学生开发数学教育中的金融知识模型的需求分析

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Pub Date : 2024-06-14 DOI: 10.47836/pjssh.32.2.19

H. Kenayathulla, Nor Huda Ahmad Puad, M. F. A. Ghani

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Infectious Disease Epidemics in Kazakhstan in the 1900–1930s and Their Impact on Healthcare Development 1900-1930 年代哈萨克斯坦的传染病疫情及其对医疗发展的影响

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Pub Date : 2024-06-14 DOI: 10.47836/pjssh.32.2.17

G. Kokebayeva, Sabit Shildebai, Aigul Smanova

{"title":"Infectious Disease Epidemics in Kazakhstan in the 1900–1930s and Their Impact on Healthcare Development","authors":"G. Kokebayeva, Sabit Shildebai, Aigul Smanova","doi":"10.47836/pjssh.32.2.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.32.2.17","url":null,"abstract":"Before the COVID-19 pandemic, an optimistic belief prevailed worldwide that the protracted struggle against infectious diseases had ended. However, COVID-19 later emerged as a truly global phenomenon with a considerably higher fatality rate than that of other infectious diseases. To date, no country has been unaffected by this virus. COVID-19 has tested the resilience of healthcare systems and the deployment of response forces globally. This circumstance underscores the relevance of assessing past experiences in combating infectious diseases and eradicating certain dangerous infections. This article attempts to uncover the challenges encountered in implementing imperial and Soviet government policies related to epidemic control in Kazakhstan. It analyses the major epidemics in Kazakhstan, measures taken against them, and initial steps toward vaccinating the population. In pre-revolutionary Kazakhstan, infectious disease control was episodic owing to limited resources and insufficient well-trained and experienced doctors, paramedics, and nurses. Despite the post-civil war complexities of rebuilding the economy, the Soviet Union has prioritised the prevention of epidemics. Infectious diseases, such as typhus, typhoid fever, cholera, smallpox, and dysentery that spread via the digestive tract have presented the greatest challenge. The government has funded vaccination programs and adopted sanitation measures to prevent the transmission of these diseases.","PeriodicalId":125431,"journal":{"name":"Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities","volume":"37 26","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141339974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Internet Use and Social Participation of Young Adults: Evidence from Rights Safeguard Online in China 青少年的互联网使用和社会参与：中国网上维权的证据

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Pub Date : 2024-06-14 DOI: 10.47836/pjssh.32.2.20

Yang Zhang, Yeqin Song

{"title":"Internet Use and Social Participation of Young Adults: Evidence from Rights Safeguard Online in China","authors":"Yang Zhang, Yeqin Song","doi":"10.47836/pjssh.32.2.20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.32.2.20","url":null,"abstract":"The digitalization process in developing countries is accelerating, and the Internet has become a medium for connecting politics, society, and citizens’ lives. Previous studies have explored the positive connections between internet growth and citizens’ social participation, but the mechanisms of effects have not been revealed. For young adults, safeguarding rights online is the most common form of social participation in the digital era. In this study, we provided an analytical framework on the impact of internet use on young adults’ rights to safeguard online based on the public sphere theory. Using data from 1,343 young adults in China, we examined the influence of internet use on youths’ intention to safeguard their rights online and the mediating role of functional perceptions. The results showed that Internet use was positively associated with young adults’ intention to safeguard their rights online, perceptions of three internet functions, which are resource acquisition, issue discussion, and fairness promotion, mediated this association, and the mediating role of internet function perceptions was more significant in participation in activities organized by others than in self-initiated rights safeguard. This study reveals the intrinsic mechanism of internet use to social participation, and we argued that the public sector in developing countries should be aware of the influence of the Internet on social participation and take reasonable measures to ensure that young adults effectively and legally engage in digital platforms.","PeriodicalId":125431,"journal":{"name":"Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities","volume":"53 42","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141339574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Pemaknaan Semula Cerita Rakyat Melayu dalam Filem Animasi Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal (2019) Upin & Ipin 动画电影中对马来民俗的 Semula 诠释：Keris Siamang Tunggal (2019)

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Pub Date : 2024-06-12 DOI: 10.47836/pjssh.32.2.16

Steven Alezender, Jacquelina Karimon

{"title":"Pemaknaan Semula Cerita Rakyat Melayu dalam Filem Animasi Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal (2019)","authors":"Steven Alezender, Jacquelina Karimon","doi":"10.47836/pjssh.32.2.16","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.32.2.16","url":null,"abstract":"Produksi Les’ Copaque pada tahun 2019 tampil dengan filem animasi terbaharu berjudul Upin & Ipin Keris Siamang Tunggal. Menariknya filem ketiga jenama animasi Upin & Ipin ini tidak hanya terletak pada telatah dua beradik kembar dan kawan-kawannya malah turut dipengaruhi oleh keberanian pihak produksi yang mengadaptasi cerita rakyat Melayu untuk menggerakkan keseluruhan naratif filem ini. Namun begitu, cerita rakyat Melayu yang diadaptasi tersebut tidak hanya dieksploitasi sebaliknya pihak produksi telah mengolah naratif asal pada kadar minimum sehingga menghadirkan sebuah pemaknaan semula yang dilihat lebih baik dan segar dalam konteks semasa. Sehubungan dengan itu, makalah ini bertujuan mengenal pasti dan menganalisis pemaknaan semula cerita rakyat Melayu yang diadaptasi ke dalam filem animasi Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal. Kajian berbentuk kualitatif ini akan memanfaatkan filem animasi Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal yang ditonton menerusi pelantar penstriman Netflix sebagai data kajian. Pemaknaan semula cerita rakyat Melayu yang dikesan dalam bentuk dialog akan dicatat dan dianalisis menggunakan Teori Adaptasi yang diketengahkan oleh Brain McFarlane (1996). Justifikasi pemilihan teori ini diwajarkan oleh salah satu teknik teori ini iaitu transposisi yang membincangkan adaptasi dilakukan secara terus dengan melakukan sedikit perubahan. Hasil penelitian mendapati bahawa pihak produksi filem ini telah menerapkan teknik transposisi terhadap tiga cerita rakyat Melayu iaitu Si Tanggang, Bawang Putih Bawang Merah dan juga Mat Jenin sehingga berjaya menghadirkan sebuah pemaknaan semula. Justeru itu, implikasi kajian ini akan dapat mengetengahkan perutusan nilai dalam pemaknaan semula terhadap cerita rakyat Melayu tersebut agar dapat meningkatkan kerohanian dan nilai kemanusiaan khalayak.","PeriodicalId":125431,"journal":{"name":"Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities","volume":"18 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141350012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Federal Character Principle and Political Exclusion of Southeast Nigeria, 2015–2019 2015-2019 年尼日利亚东南部的联邦特性原则与政治排斥

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Pub Date : 2024-06-12 DOI: 10.47836/pjssh.32.2.14

Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ezeani, Kingsley Ekene Okoye, Emmanuel Terkimbi Akov

{"title":"The Federal Character Principle and Political Exclusion of Southeast Nigeria, 2015–2019","authors":"Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ezeani, Kingsley Ekene Okoye, Emmanuel Terkimbi Akov","doi":"10.47836/pjssh.32.2.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.32.2.14","url":null,"abstract":"The incidence of political exclusion in the world has continued to increase among different ethnic groups, and this has continued to generate tension. However, in Nigeria, the inception of the current democratic dispensation in 2015 led to the politics of exclusion in sheds of opinions of individuals whose contributions are required for the development of the country and in political appointments of people from particular religious and ethnic groups. Though the federal character principle of affirmative action has received reasonable scholarly attention, these studies have failed to examine how non-adherence to this policy initiative has increased the marginalization of the Southeast zone of Nigeria from 2015 to 2019. Based on the expository strength of the social exclusion theory and through a rigorous content analysis of data collected using the documentary method, it was argued that the non-implementation of this principle increased the marginalization of the southeast zone. Tables and figures validated these results in our analysis. Thus, emphasis is not only placed on affirmative action but rather on the manner in which it is performed. Our thought for policy implications considered the urgent need to review extant laws and policies enacted on inclusiveness, focusing on the yearly release of data by the commission across the country and effective sanctions for defaulters.","PeriodicalId":125431,"journal":{"name":"Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities","volume":"11 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141350534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Retirement Village Design Features: Generation X’s Expectation 退休村设计特点：X 代的期望

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Pub Date : 2024-06-12 DOI: 10.47836/pjssh.32.2.15

Asmah Alia Mohamad Bohari, Farah Ajlaa Julaihi, K. Kipli, Mohd Azrai Azman, S. Amirul, Xin Hu

{"title":"Retirement Village Design Features: Generation X’s Expectation","authors":"Asmah Alia Mohamad Bohari, Farah Ajlaa Julaihi, K. Kipli, Mohd Azrai Azman, S. Amirul, Xin Hu","doi":"10.47836/pjssh.32.2.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.32.2.15","url":null,"abstract":"The retirement village is increasingly accepted as a suitable living arrangement for older people post-retirement. Nevertheless, the specific design elements that should be included in the village to cater for the needs of elderly individuals in Malaysia remain unclear and open to interpretation. Thus, this research examines Generation X’s expectations of the required features that a retirement village should have for more sustainable living. Generation X is selected as the case study as this generation will be the nearest generation that will be the occupant of the retirement village. In this quantitative study, the questionnaire survey method is utilised to investigate the correlation between two primary concepts: the design feature of retirement villages and their influence on the motivation to relocate to such communities. The factors are identified from the integrative literature review conducted. The structural equation model is used to verify if the retirement village design features can significantly influence Generation X’s motivation to move into a retirement village in Malaysia. The retirement village posed three important design features: senior-oriented basic settings, age-friendly social environment, and environmentally friendly design features. The outcome could guide stakeholders to view the retirement village concept based on the local context and set the stage for future research on age-friendly housing facilities for older individuals. However, the results derived from this paper are purely based on the quantitative approach and can be further validated through a qualitative approach to understand each outcome better.","PeriodicalId":125431,"journal":{"name":"Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities","volume":"84 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141352779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Developing a Framework for Assessing Transformative Competencies of Junior High School Students Through Construct Modelling Approach 通过建构模型法开发初中生转型能力评估框架

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Pub Date : 2024-06-11 DOI: 10.47836/pjssh.32.2.13

Chalunda Podjana, Putcharee Junpeng, Nuchwana Luanganggoon, Chatchawan Nongna, Keow Ngang Tang

{"title":"Developing a Framework for Assessing Transformative Competencies of Junior High School Students Through Construct Modelling Approach","authors":"Chalunda Podjana, Putcharee Junpeng, Nuchwana Luanganggoon, Chatchawan Nongna, Keow Ngang Tang","doi":"10.47836/pjssh.32.2.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.32.2.13","url":null,"abstract":"This research is designed to develop a comprehensive assessment framework to study junior high school students’ transformative competencies in three dimensions: creating new value, reconciling tensions and dilemmas, and taking responsibility. Researchers developed and verified the quality of the assessment framework among the 120 junior high school students purposively selected from four schools in the northeastern and central regions of Thailand as the test-takers. The project is segmented into four phases: creation of the construct map, item design, outcome space, and Wright map. The framework’s efficacy is analyzed using the Rasch model and the Maximum Likelihood Estimation method. Validity is rigorously evaluated through empirical evidence derived from the Wright map and cognitive interviews. Reliability is assessed via the standard error of measurement, test information function, expected-a-posteriori reliability, and Infit Mean Square value. Key findings included the development of a five-level construct map and the formulation of scaled open-ended questions based on the test takers’ responses. A cut-off point is determined by dividing the threshold level by the number of tests at corresponding levels, adhering to Wright map criteria for each dimension. Subsequent item analysis and modeling confirmed the internal structure’s validity and reliability. This framework equips them with skills to navigate and effectively address complex real-world challenges, enhancing targeted educational strategies, promoting superior learning outcomes, and preparing students for advanced academic and professional environments.","PeriodicalId":125431,"journal":{"name":"Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities","volume":"17 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141357313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Unveiling the Influence of Subjective Norms on Flood Preparedness Among Household Renters: The Moderating Effect of Trust in Public Protection 揭示主观规范对家庭租户防洪准备的影响：对公共保护的信任的调节作用

Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Pub Date : 2024-06-11 DOI: 10.47836/pjssh.32.2.12

Mohd Rozaimy Ridzuan, Jamal Rizal Razali, S. Ju, Noorhazlinda Abd Rahman, L. Kong

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