Ahmad Shakani Abdullah, R. A. Hassan, Mohd Aliff Abdul Majid
{"title":"Unlocking the secret of nasi lemak: How food choices shape emotional experience and purchase intentions among Malaysians","authors":"Ahmad Shakani Abdullah, R. A. Hassan, Mohd Aliff Abdul Majid","doi":"10.55493/5003.v14i3.5127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55493/5003.v14i3.5127","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates how Malaysians' emotional experiences influence their intentions to purchase nasi lemak, with food choice acting as a critical moderator. The theoretical foundation of the research is based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), which provides a framework for understanding the relationship. The study collected data from a convenience sample of 718 respondents. The instruments contain 14 questions, using a 5-point Likert scale format. This research used Smart PLS for data analysis, revealing a significant positive correlation between emotional experience and purchase intention. Furthermore, the results show that the type of food choice influences the relationship between emotional experience and nasi lemak purchase intention, underscoring the role of food choice as a moderator. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the TPB and its applicability in the context of food consumption behavior, highlighting the importance of the relationship between emotional experiences and cognitive determinants of behavior. The results have implications for marketers, policymakers, and other stakeholders seeking to promote healthier food choices and develop targeted interventions. By recognizing the influence of emotional experiences and the moderating role of food choice, stakeholders can design more effective strategies to encourage consumers to make informed and positive dietary decisions. This study sets a significant research agenda for future research in the domain of consumer behavior related to nasi lemak consumption, particularly in unraveling the mechanisms governing health risk perceptions and their influence on consumer behavior within the Malaysian culinary context.","PeriodicalId":506447,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Scientific Research","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141809994","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}
{"title":"Survey on the satisfaction of community elderly care service and its optimization strategies: A case study of S district in Shanghai","authors":"Liu, Yujie, Cheng Qipin, Li, Rong, Jingxia Fu","doi":"10.55493/5003.v14i3.5128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55493/5003.v14i3.5128","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to understand the willingness and satisfaction of the elderly with smart elderly care services in Shanghai, and to put forward optimization suggestions for improving the quality of community elderly care services. Taking S District of Shanghai as an example, this paper adopts the methods of investigation and interview to comprehensively understand the construction of a community elderly care service system and the supply of smart elderly care services in S District of Shanghai. Through the questionnaire survey method, the basic information of the elderly in the community was understood, and problems such as the imbalance of supply and demand of the community elderly care service, the construction obstacles of the community smart elderly care service system, and the unsalable smart elderly care service products were analyzed. Relying on the concept and technical system of intelligent elderly care service, this paper is conducive to solving the core problems existing in the current Shanghai elderly care service system in the depth of matching supply and demand, helping to build the \"Shanghai model\" of smart elderly care service system, and providing a reference for China's elderly care service system. In this study, through practical investigation, the service supply mode, content, and effectiveness of community intelligent elderly care in S District were investigated. Through the questionnaire survey, we can understand the elderly's needs for smart elderly care services and service evaluation. The data collected is unique and novel.","PeriodicalId":506447,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Scientific Research","volume":"52 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141809001","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}
Thanwamas Phasinam, T. Incharoen, Chatchawin Nualsri, Dowroong Watcharinrat, K. Phasinam
{"title":"Design and efficiency testing of a prototype extruder for Bang Kaew dog food production","authors":"Thanwamas Phasinam, T. Incharoen, Chatchawin Nualsri, Dowroong Watcharinrat, K. Phasinam","doi":"10.55493/5003.v14i2.5044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55493/5003.v14i2.5044","url":null,"abstract":"This research aims to address this issue by designing and fabricating a prototype extruder specifically tailored for producing Bang Kaew dog food. The Bang Kaew dog breed, native to Thailand, poses a challenge for farmers seeking cost-effective dog food production using locally available ingredients. Despite attempts to minimize expenses, the necessity of machinery in pellet formation remains, contributing significantly to production costs. The study comprises two main phases: designing and fabricating the extruder machine and testing its efficiency for Bang Kaew dog food production. The extruder, a single screw machine, measures 380 x 810 x 345 millimeters and operates on 220 volts, consuming 2200 watts of power. After rigorous testing, the optimal extruder speed for Bang Kaew dog food production was found to be 400 rpm, achieving a production capacity of 136.29 kilograms per hour and a maximum efficiency of 74 percent. The produced dog food exhibited a moisture content of 9.01 percent and specific color values (L*=72.18±1.75, a*=2.60±0.22, b*=14.35±0.41). Additionally, the hardness measured 272.82 Newton, and the water activity (aw) was 0.67. Significantly, the physical characteristics of the dog food produced at 400 rpm closely resembled those of commercial dog food. This study showcases the successful development of an efficient extruder machine tailored for Bang Kaew dog food, providing valuable insights for the pet food industry.","PeriodicalId":506447,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Scientific Research","volume":"22 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140699770","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}
Khalid Mohammed Alkhuzaim, N. Alzuhair, Asmaa Muhammad Al-Qutaim
{"title":"Assessing the prerequisites for integrating artificial intelligence in secondary education: Perspectives of teachers in Saudi Arabia","authors":"Khalid Mohammed Alkhuzaim, N. Alzuhair, Asmaa Muhammad Al-Qutaim","doi":"10.55493/5003.v14i2.5039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55493/5003.v14i2.5039","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the essential prerequisites for the effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into secondary education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, assessing the perceptions of both male and female educators. Employing a descriptive survey methodology, the primary data collection tool consists of questionnaires administered to 427 secondary school teachers in Riyadh. The findings reveal a notable average agreement level (mean score of 4.43) among participants concerning the identified prerequisites for implementing AI. Notably, students' requirements scored the highest (average of 4.51), followed closely by those for teachers (average of 4.48), the educational environment (average of 4.46), and educational content (average of 4.25). Each category demonstrates consistently high importance. Gender-based analysis indicates no statistically significant difference in determining prerequisites, except for those expected from teachers and the educational environment, which garnered preference from female educators. Similarly, no statistically significant variance emerged in the identification of prerequisites based on major. Regarding teaching experience, no statistically significant difference was found in determining prerequisites, except for requirements related to the educational environment, where educators with 10-15 years of experience exhibited a preference. The study concludes that qualification does not significantly impact the determination of prerequisites for AI in secondary education. This study offers useful insights into the perspectives and requirements of educators, providing detailed knowledge of the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into secondary education in Saudi Arabia. It highlights important factors that need to be considered for the effective deployment of AI in education.","PeriodicalId":506447,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Scientific Research","volume":"205 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140740438","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}
{"title":"What explain capital structure determinants choices of Shariah firms?","authors":"Raja Rehan, A. Sa’ad, R. Rosman, Q. Hye","doi":"10.55493/5003.v14i1.5031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55493/5003.v14i1.5031","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to discover key capital structure determinants for the entire Shariah firms operating in dissimilar contexts. Moreover, it also estimates the adjustment speed for these firms to maintain targeted capital structures at all times. For this purpose, 321 Shariah firms that are operational in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the UAE, and Indonesia are nominated. The empirical analysis is conducted using 11 years, i.e., 2011-2021, of balanced Panel Data. The debt-to-asset and debt-to-equity ratios are used as variables of interest, whereas the asset tangibility ratio, current ratio, return on equity, size, non-debt-tax shield, inflation, and gross domestic product are used as explanatory variables. The robust estimator, i.e., Generalized Method of Moments (GMM), is executed to perform the analysis. The results show that the most important factors for Shariah-tagged firms are inflation, the gross domestic product, the asset ratio, the return on equity, the non-debt tax shield, and the lagged dependent variables. The important role of asset tangibility, lagged variables, and the presence of adjustment speed postulate that Shariah-tagged firms are following the provided guidelines of Dynamic Trade-Off theory to preserve capital structure. The findings are a new contribution to the limited empirical inquiries of Shariah firms’ capital structure and a fresh addition to Islamic Finance literature. Besides, the outcomes are also helpful for policymakers and assist them in developing an optimal model of capital structure for Shariah-tagged firms that decreases overall capital costs and enhances these firms’ market value.","PeriodicalId":506447,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Scientific Research","volume":"42 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140377137","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}
{"title":"Board diversity and value creation for business sustainability","authors":"Aida Maria Ismail, Arif Azrin Mohd Ali","doi":"10.55493/5003.v14i1.4993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55493/5003.v14i1.4993","url":null,"abstract":"The primary objective of a firm is not the creation of profit; it is the creation of value for shareholders. Corporations need to be innovative to create value, and this entails the need for corporations to embark on research and development (R&D) endeavors. This study’s objective is to determine the impact of Malaysian publicly listed companies’ board diversity (qualification, gender, and age) on the intensity of companies’ R&D investment. In conjunction with the 2017 Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance’s, which took on a new approach that promotes board diversity in corporate governance culture, samples were selected from the Minority Shareholders Watch Group ’s Malaysia: List of Top 100 Companies Overall CG & Performance (By Rank) from 2017-2019, which portrayed good corporate governance practices. The agency theory and the resource-based view were integrated to explain the effects of board diversity on R&D investment. Tests and analysis were conducted, and the results indicated that only age diversity had a positive influence on R&D investment. Practitioners could use the findings of this study to choose the ideal board composition for a company looking to gain a competitive edge. Regulators could also use this study to develop good corporate governance procedures for Malaysian publicly traded companies. The findings of this study may not truly portray the overall industries listed in Bursa Malaysia, as the samples used were limited and the data of certain companies was unavailable.","PeriodicalId":506447,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Scientific Research","volume":"19 45","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140409243","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}
{"title":"Smart parenting program on parenting behavior and the risk of behavioral problems among a dyad of school children and their parents","authors":"Beryl Juliet Sam, J. M. Devadason","doi":"10.55493/5003.v14i1.4994","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55493/5003.v14i1.4994","url":null,"abstract":"The study examines the impact of smart parenting program on parenting behavior and the risk of behavioral problems among schoolchildren. Behavioral problems are certain disruptive actions that may be seen in various patterns in all age groups of children. This study sought to evaluate the effect of a researcher-designed SMART parenting program on parenting behavior and the risk of behavioral problems among schoolchildren and their parents in selected corporation schools in Coimbatore City, Tamil Nadu. A quantitative research approach with a pre- and post-test with a Control Group Design was adopted. Totally, 1202 schoolchildren between 8-13 years old were screened, and 129 children were identified as being at risk. The SMART Parenting program was administered to the parents in experimental group. The results of the study revealed a significant increase in parenting behavior and a decrease in the risk of behavioral problems after intervention among the children in the experimental group. An analysis of the impact of the SMART parenting programme on both groups revealed a noteworthy enhancement in parenting behaviour and a decrease in the risk of behavioural problems among parents and children in the experimental group. The SMART parenting program was highly effective in promoting parenting behavior and reducing the risk of behavioral problems among school children. Therefore, it can be widely used by school authorities, by community health nurses, and also by pediatric nurses in hospital settings.","PeriodicalId":506447,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Scientific Research","volume":"98 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140411258","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}
Christian Agas Cacayurin, D. M. Cacal, Shelah Ramirez Ronquillo
{"title":"Effect of different rootstocks and scion ages on the productivity of screenhouse grown tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)","authors":"Christian Agas Cacayurin, D. M. Cacal, Shelah Ramirez Ronquillo","doi":"10.55493/5003.v14i1.4988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55493/5003.v14i1.4988","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to assess the impact of utilizing diverse rootstocks grafted with scions of varying ages on the growth, yield, and fruit quality of tomatoes. Employing a Completely Randomized Design (CRD), the experiment featured three replications per treatment in a two-factor design. Results revealed that a 30-day-old scion exhibited a highly significant difference in tomato height gain at 15 and 30 days after transplanting (DAT) and statistically mirrored the performance of a 21-day-old scion at 60 DAT. A 25-day-old scion grafted onto wild eggplant demonstrated the greatest height gain among grafts but did not surpass the height of non-grafted tomatoes. Notably, the 30-day-old scion significantly influenced tomato height at 15 and 30 DAT. The 25-day-old scion of wild eggplant exhibited the highest height gain but failed to surpass the non-grafted tomatoes. A 21-day-old scion of eggplant yielded the highest plant and 240 sqm-based tomato yields. Interaction analysis revealed that a 30-day-old scion of eggplant produced the highest yield. Additionally, the 25-day-old scion of wild eggplant resulted in the largest fruit diameter, while the 21-day-old scion of black nightshade displayed the highest sugar content. Different scion and rootstock combinations yielded varying percentages of fruit color. Optimal profitability was achieved with a 30-day-old scion of eggplant, offering the highest net income, while the highest return on investment (ROI) was achieved with a 21-day-old scion of wild eggplant. Findings emphasize the importance of carefully selecting scion age and rootstock combinations to optimize tomato growth, yield, and quality, ultimately enhancing profitability in tomato cultivation.","PeriodicalId":506447,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Scientific Research","volume":"57 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140445588","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}
{"title":"Examination of Turkish-made products with the theory of planned behavior: A research on regular migrants in Turkey","authors":"Muhammed Talha Narci","doi":"10.55493/5003.v14i1.4989","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55493/5003.v14i1.4989","url":null,"abstract":"This paper investigates the examination of Turkish-made products with the theory of planned behavior. The exploration of regular immigration, encompassing individuals relocating to other countries either temporarily or permanently for various reasons, stands as a prominent subject in current international research. This article examines the attitudes of regular immigrants towards products made in Turkey, employing the theory of planned behavior. In the research, where the quantitative research method was followed, regular immigrants residing in Turkey were selected as the research population. A survey was used as a data collection technique in the research, and the prepared survey form was applied online to regular immigrants currently residing in Turkey, and 444 responses were obtained. The obtained data were analyzed using AMOS and SPSS 26.0 statistical programs, and according to the research questions, correlation and regression analyses were applied. The findings showcase that the attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral controls of regular immigrants towards Turkish-made products significantly influence their behavioral intentions. Moreover, these intentions have a positive effect on their actual product usage or purchases. Notably, individuals exhibit favorable behavioral intentions towards Turkish products, which has a significant positive effect on their purchasing behavior. Since this study focuses specifically on Turkey, a host to one of the largest immigrant populations globally, and aims to dissect the impact of migrated country products on consumption preferences in multiple ways, it is important.","PeriodicalId":506447,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Scientific Research","volume":"84 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140448080","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}
Muhammad Yusuf, Mansur Muhammad Rabiu, M. Taryam, Nnanna P. Azu
{"title":"Impact of school eye care intervention on the academic performance of school children in Katsina State, Nigeria","authors":"Muhammad Yusuf, Mansur Muhammad Rabiu, M. Taryam, Nnanna P. Azu","doi":"10.55493/5003.v14i1.4990","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55493/5003.v14i1.4990","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to examine the impact of the Noor Dubai Foundation (NDF) School Eye Intervention on the academic performance of schoolchildren in Katsina State. The survey research design was utilised, and primary data was collected using a five-point Likert questionnaire on the beneficiaries. Both tables, graphs, and regression were used to analyse the data. The results reveal that 65.13% of the respondents indicated their vision had improved, 61.11% revealed their reading skills had improved, 64.32% revealed their communication skills had improved, and 64.71% showed their comprehension ability had improved after the eye intervention program. More so, 58.54% revealed their exam score performance had improved, and 59.29% indicated that their positions in the class had improved after receiving the NDF eye care intervention in the state. The analysis of the impact of the NDF programme reveals that eye treatment rather than eye screening improves pupils' performance. This implies that NDF school eye intervention has significantly improved students' academic performance after receiving eye treatment and eyeglasses. The policy implication is that poor eye health affects the realisation of schoolchildren's right to education. The government should emphasise partnering and collaborating with the NDF on eye care interventions for sustainable vision and quality education.","PeriodicalId":506447,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asian Scientific Research","volume":"959 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140446467","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}