Background and aim: Scrub typhus is an acute zoonotic infection caused by Orientis tsutsugamushi and transmitted through the bite of infected chigger mites. It is increasingly recognized as a major cause of acute undifferentiated febrile illness across the Asia–Pacific region. In Sri Lanka, scrub typhus has re-emerged as an important public health concern, yet comprehensive […]
This study examines the use of e-portfolios as an assessment for learning approach to improve academic writing in English as a foreign language and explores students’ perceptions of this method. The study involved 30 first-year university students in Vietnam. A mixed-methods design was used, including a writing pretest and posttest assessed across task achievement, organization, […]
Fractures in dogs can be categorised based on clinical information and radiographic appearance of the fracture. Fracture classification systems like AISF /AO serve as an integral role in elucidating fracture biomechanics, predicting associated soft tissue trauma, and formulating an optimal fixation plan. Based on non-weight bearing lameness on affected limb, aberrant angulation of the limb […]
This study examines the role of digitalized performance measurement systems in influencing employee performance, with trust in supervisors as a mediating mechanism. The increasing adoption of digital technologies in management control systems has transformed traditional performance evaluation processes, enabling organizations to generate more transparent, timely, and data-driven performance information. However, prior research has reported mixed […]
This study is grounded in Transformational Leadership Theory and Social Exchange Theory, which explain that leadership behaviors influence employee performance through reciprocal relationships and motivational mechanisms. The research aims to examine the effect of transformational leadership on civil servant performance, both directly and indirectly through work motivation, within the Department of Public Works and Spatial […]
Rethinking Nigeria’s education system is imperative to meet the demands of the 21st century. This philosophical analysis examines the need for transformation in Nigeria’s education system, highlighting the gaps between current practices and 21st-century compliance. The analysis reveals that the existing system prioritizes rote memorization over critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, rendering it ineffective […]
Vat leaching and box leaching are proven percolation-based hydrometallurgical methods that provide a controlled alternative to traditional heap and tank leaching. Unlike heap leaching, which works under large-scale, low-control conditions, and tank leaching, which involves fine grinding and intensive agitation, vat and box leaching systems process crushed ores in confined reactors. This allows for better […]
The integration of critical thinking in vocational English education is increasingly urgent for 21st-century workforce preparation. However, vocational schools in developing countries like Indonesia struggle to move beyond rote memorization toward reflective learning. This study investigates how deep learning is enacted to develop critical thinking in English classrooms and identifies implementation challenges in Indonesian vocational […]
The recent financial scandals (Enron, WorldCom…) have contributed to placing corporate governance at the heart of the productive organization and to presenting it as the new reality of management. Today, these initiatives are gaining ground in several countries. In this context, researchers emphasize the importance of and the need to develop an increased awareness of […]
Digital transformation is a major challenge for many companies. They have clear strategies, but they fail to implement them in practice. This study explores how human resource management (HRM) can connect strategy and execution. It takes Haier as a case study. Haier developed the Rendanheyi management model to address the gap between strategy and execution. […]
