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SHELF SPACE ALLOCATION PROBLEM (SSAP) IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Get PDFThis article presents a comprehensive analysis of the Shelf Space Allocation Problem (SSAP) in the context of the evolving retail industry. The significance of this problem lies in its impact on consumer behavior, sales revenue, and overall shop profitability, with a particular focus on enhancing store performance through the optimization of shelf item placement. This review systematically integrates prior research by conducting a rigorous analysis of different approaches to SSAP, including mathematical models, heuristic strategies, and data-driven procedures. This study aims to synthesize key findings, identify knowledge gaps, and propose avenues for future research by compiling and evaluating several methodologies. This evaluation aims to acquire a thorough understanding of the various attributes of SSAP and their implications for retail operations. The primary data analysis examined a thorough selection of articles obtained through advanced search techniques on the Scopus and Mendeley databases. A total of 25 articles were included in the analysis. This article aims to provide a valuable resource for improving decision-making processes in the allocation of retail shelf space. It achieves this by compiling information on the main factors, challenges, and optimization techniques related to SSAP. The article's results offer valuable insights for supply chain management professionals and retailers. The proposition suggests that power dynamics within the supply chain influence the allocation of display space costs between suppliers and retailers. This article successfully identified optimal solutions across ten distinct scenarios and achieved an average profit ratio of over 99% by implementing various effective methodologies to address intricate optimization issues. Ultimately, this article contributes to enhancing retail performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic planning in the dynamic retail industry. This research highlights the significance of implementing adaptive and context-aware tactics to accommodate changing consumer preferences and market dynamics. Accordingly, it can enhance the effectiveness of shelf space allocation strategies and promote a competitive edge within the retail industry
Habitat Complexity Influencing Avian Community Structure, Conservation Management and its Implications in Malaysia: Habitat complexity influencing Avian community structure, conservation management
No full textIn this review, we explore the understanding of habitat complexity influencing the bird community with a special focus on Malaysia’s recent case studies. Malaysia is one of the mega-diverse countries because it is gifted with the beauty of biodiversity. However, biodiversity resources are greatly affected by human activities such as mining operations, agricultural expansion, timber extraction, and hunting activity. In bird ecological research, habitat complexity is crucial because it affects biodiversity overall within species interactions and resource availability by evaluating environmental features including floristic composition and habitat heterogeneity. The positive relationship between habitat complexity and species diversity has been extensively documented. Complex habitats provide a variety of resources and niches, allowing different species to coexist. However, the advanced research methodologies, long-term monitoring, and a more nuanced understanding of the specific ecological processes influencing bird populations should be well emphasized. This review intends to fill in the gaps by critically analyzing potential conservation management strategies that might be adopted to increase habitat connectivity and minimize the negative effects of habitat loss on bird community structures in Malaysia
The Gut Microbiomes of Wild Rodents within Forested Environments in Sarawak, Borneo: Rodent Gut Microbiomes in Sarawak Forests
No full textThe gut microbiota of rodents is shaped by highly diverse bacterial communities. Within the gut environment, there are core gut bacteria that are responsible for facilitating essential bodily processes while maintaining the health of the host rodents. Currently, research on the gut microbiota of wild rodents in Borneo remains limited, especially those encompassing the potential influence of environmental factors. Through the Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) performed using Oxford Nanopore Technologies, a total of 1052 bacterial genera were detected from 16 rodent individuals of six rodent species. These bacteria were found to be prevalent in the gut microbiota of wild rodents in forested regions. Several bacterial families of importance belonging to the phylum Bacillota were identified, including Lachnospiraceae (18%), Lactobacillaceae (20%) and Oscillospiraceae (19%). They were found to have a high relative abundance when compared with other bacterial families. The diversity of gut microbes among individual rodents showed no significant differences. However, the gut microbiome composition of wild rodents appears to have been influenced by the host species and their life stages. The outcome of this study allows for a better understanding of the prevailing core microbiome members shared across multiple wild rodent individuals within forested areas
Ethnoichthyology and First Record of Spine Bahaba (Bahaba polykladiskos) in Muar, Johor, Malaysia: Ethnoichthyology of Spine Bahaba in Peninsular Malaysia
No full textThe Spine Bahaba (Bahaba polykladiskos), locally known as 'Gelama Tirusan,' is a member of the Sciaenidae fish family that is distributed across Southeast Asia, reaching as far as North Australia. This species is renowned for its swim bladder, which produces a distinctive loud sound. Despite its distribution in Southeast Asia, no previous studies have reported the presence of the Spine Bahaba in Peninsular Malaysia. This research aims to document the first-ever record of B. polykladiskos in Muar River, Johor, and provide ethnoichthyological insights regarding this species. The ethnoichthyological data were collected using a convenience snowball sampling technique, involving the collection of information from communities residing in the Muar area. In total, 47 respondents participated in the study. The results indicate that a majority of the respondents were familiar with (98%) and had encountered (94%) B. polykladiskos in both the Muar River and the local fish market. The study also documented the demand and trade associated with B. polykladiskos in Muar, with recorded prices ranging from RM 20 to RM 11,500. Furthermore, this research provides a comprehensive description of the uses and perceived benefits of B. polykladiskos in traditional medicine, particularly in relation to sexual prowess among male respondents. The study successfully establishes a baseline dataset for B. polykladiskos in Peninsular Malaysia using an ethnoichthyological approach, thus extending the known geographical distribution of this distinctive species
Antagonistic Potential of a Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (B. cereus PS1.1, B. cereus PS1.2, B. cereus PS1.4) Against the Patogent Fungus Ganoderma sp. Isolated from Basal Stem of Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) with Rot Disease: Phosphate-Solubilizing B. cereus vs. Oil Palm Ganoderma
No full textGanoderma sp. is a pathogenic fungus whose attack can cause basal stem rot disease of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.). Disease control using phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB), namely Bacillus cereus can be an alternative to biological control. The purpose of this study was to determine the antagonistic ability of PSB (B. cereus PS1.1, B. cereus PS1.2, B. cereus PS1.4) in inhibiting the growth of Ganoderma sp. BP1 and changes in hyphal morphology of Ganoderma sp. BP1 after antagonistic testing. The research was conducted from January to May 2023 at the Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Tanjungpura University, Pontianak. Antagonist testing used a completely randomized design (CRD) with the treatments consisted of Ganoderma sp. BP1 (negative control), 1% hexaconazole fungicide (positive control), PSB isolates PS1.1, PS1.2 and PS1.4. The test method used the dual culture on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) media with each treatment repeated four times so that 20 experimental units were obtained. The results showed that PSB isolate PS1.4 had strong inhibition with an inhibition zone diameter of 11.01 mm, while isolates PS1.1 and PS1.2 had moderate inhibition with inhibition zone diameters of 9.43 mm and 9.45 mm, respectively, against Ganoderma sp. BP1. Hyphal morphology changes in of Ganoderma sp. BP1 that occurred after the antagonist test consist of lysed hyphae, twisted hyphae, hook-like hyphal tips, curly hyphae, bulbous hyphae, branched hyphae and bent hyphal ends
Factors Influencing Financial Performance of Takaful Firm In Malaysia
Get PDFThe objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between the internal factors and the financial performance of takaful companies in Malaysia. The internal factors that were tested are liquidity (LQ), return on equity (ROE), leverage (LV), and size of the firm (SIZE). The financial performance of takaful firms is measured by using the return on assets (ROA) ratio. The study uses pecking order theory as the basis for explaining the disclosure of the financial performance of the firms involved. The type of data used in this research is secondary data, that are retrieved from the company’s annual report. The number sample in this study used is 6 takaful firms listed in Bursa Malaysia with observations year from 2016-2020. To analyze the relationship between all internal factors and takaful firm’s financial performance, the study uses Descriptive statistics, Corelation analysis, Durbin-Watson test (OLS), White test and Variance Inflation factors. To determine the suitable model, the Hausman test is used. The result of this research shows that liquidity level and leverage have a negative insignificant effect on takaful firm’s financial performance while return on equity and size of the firm is positively insignificant
Determinants of Youth Bankruptcy in Malaysia
Get PDFThe aim of this research is to explore the determinants influencing youth bankruptcy in ten Malaysian states from 2015 to 2022. Utilizing panel data analysis, the study investigates how economic measures such as youth unemployment rate, non-performing loans, per capita income, and the consumer price index impact youth bankruptcy rates. The results indicate significant relationships between youth bankruptcy and economic indicators, with higher youth unemployment and inflation rates being linked to increased bankruptcy rates, while higher per capita income decreases the likelihood of bankruptcy. The results of this study shall have implication to policy makers
EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF AND MODERATING INFLUENCES ON ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ON VALUE-AT-RISK: EVIDENCE FROM CHINESE LISTED COMPANIES: ESG
Get PDFGenerally, research on the effects of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) information disclosure on listed companies is primarily limited to developed countries. By contrast, the current study is located in China and analyses whether ESG reduces the downside risk of listed companies in China, and whether political connections and institutional investors moderate this relationship. This study uses Chinese A-share listed companies from the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets from 2010 to 2021 as research samples. Results demonstrated that the inhibitory effect of enhancing ESG performance on enterprise risk is more significant in non-heavy polluting industries, non-state-owned enterprises, and enterprises in areas with low levels of marketisation. This study explores the economic implications of ESG performance from a Value-at-Risk (VaR) perspective, enriching the relevant research on ESG rating in China and providing a fresh perspective to better elucidate the economic significance of companies improving their ESG performance. This study introduces institutional investors and political connections as two moderating variables to analyse their effect on the relationship between ESG performance and VaR. In addition, heterogeneity analysis is carried out in combination with the industry, region, and ownership nature of listed companies to test the “insurance” and “information” effects of ESG performance, to provide decision-making references for investors, enterprise managers, and regulators
DOES CONVERSION INCREASE DEPOSIT FUNDS IN ISLAMIC BANKS IN INDONESIA? THE CASE OF BANK OF ACEH AND BANK OF NTB
Get PDFThis study examines the effect of the conversion strategy on deposit funds in converted banks. One of the concerns when converting to an Islamic bank is the transfer of customers to conventional banks. This condition underlies this research to be conducted. Using panel regression analysis, this study found a positive difference in the number of deposited funds after the conversion. This fact shows that the concern about transferring customers after the conversion has not been proven. There was an increase in deposit funds after the conversion strategy was carried out at the two converted banks. This finding has implications that the conversion strategy can be carried out at regional banks that have a small size and are supported by the local government and the people in the area. The findings of this study contribute significantly to the development of the Islamic banking industry in Indonesia that conversion to Islamic banking is an alternative corporate strategy besides spin-offs and mergers
A Bibliometric Analysis Of Emotional Intelligence And Leadership
Get PDFThis research aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of studies on the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership. The investigation encompasses a compilation of 1136 articles sourced from Scopus, spanning from 1996 to 2023. The data analysis process involved utilizing the VOSviewer software, which facilitated the creation of maps depicting co-authorship and keywords. A combination of descriptive statistics and social network analysis techniques were employed to analyze the data. Within the 1136 articles, 105 author keywords were referenced at least five times. These keywords were subsequently categorized into 11 clusters. The prevalent terms included “training,” “competence,” “job satisfaction,” “self-awareness,” and “organizational citizenship behavior.” An exploration of the temporal aspect of the data revealed that recent scholarly interest has gravitated toward topics such as “higher education,” “job performance,” “leader development,” “soft skill,” and “employee engagement.” This study’s findings suggest potential avenues for further research in the realm of emotional intelligence and leadership. Subsequent researchers might consider conducting studies in these domains to contribute to the evolving knowledge system