Does an Optimal Working Capital Exist? The Role of Financial Constraints

The aim of the present study is to examine the linkage between working capital management, financial constraints, and profitability of the listed textile firms of Pakistan during 2005-2014. The outcomes of panel models reveal that more (less) financially constrained firms to have smaller (longer) net trade cycle. Moreover, the study found an inverted U-shaped relationship between investment in working capital and firm performance. Based on the empirical results of this study it is suggested that financial managers should try to maintain an optimal level of working capital to optimize the profit performance of the firm, as an investment in working capital above that optimal point will negatively affect the corporate profitability. Keywords: Working Capital, Firm Performance, Financial Constraints, Pakistan

Diffusion weighted image (DWI) findings in methanol intoxication

Methanol is a toxic substance with extremely devastating effects upon exposure. The case described suffered from such kind of poisoning. MRI brain demonstrated necrosis bilaterally in the Putamen areas which is a classic hallmark finding. Additional Diffusion weighted imaging showed abnormal signal bilaterally in the putamen areas along with Diffusion positive bilateral lesions (possibly infarctions) in both the frontal and occipital lobes that were not evident on MRI with or without contrast

Application and advantage of functional magnetic resonance imaging and blood oxygen level dependant (BOLD) imaging modality

The objective of the study was to introduce the availability of bold imaging facility at Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi for the first time in Pakistan and also to review the practical application and advantages of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and blood oxygen level dependant (BOLD) Imaging Procedures. The study was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi from August 2008 to November 2008 .Three patients were selected that had presented with intracranial space occupying lesions. They underwent Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). The findings of the images were important to describe and localize the eloquent brain areas and their relationship to the underlying pathology. In conclusion this study reflected the significance of the Blood Oxygen Level Dependant (BOLD) imaging modality that can help in improved outcome of patients presenting with intracranial space occupying lesions

Impact of the internet on English language learning among university students: mediating role of academic self-efficacy

The internet is a valuable resource in a technologically evolved society. The extant literature suggests that their scientific and educational usages are still limited. The current study asserts that the internet can provide new learning environments and opportunities for Chinese university students, hence increasing their motivation to learn. Particularly, the current study considers this to be the case for learning a foreign language (English), which leads to more efficient and effective language learning experiences, as well as more positive attitudes toward the efficiency of the internet for educational purposes. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were employed to gather data from 15 public and private Chinese universities (406 students), those who are currently enrolled in English language courses. The analysis was performed using partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) on smart PLS 4 software. Results revealed that student’s attitude toward the use of internet positively and significantly influence English language learning. Moreover, the mediating variable academic self-efficacy positively and significantly mediates the relationship between students’ attitude toward use of internet and English language learning. The current study recommends that students’ academic self-efficacy in learning a new language can be enhanced by giving them opportunities to learn internet skills. Further, students’ confidence in their academic abilities can be boosted using student-centered teaching strategies

Sehat Sahulat Program Effect on Patients Presenting to Secondary Level Hospital in Mardan

OBJECTIVES The aim was to find the difference between government and private hospitals at the Mardan secondary level for sehat sahulat card effect on patients for their selection of hospital, dates, and time issues for elective and emergency cases with department facilities. METHODOLOGY This quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted to see the difference between the government and private hospitals for sehat the sahulat program effect on patients. Patients care is important on both sides but to find out the difference where more work should be done to achieve universal global health under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for the benefit of their people’s health. RESULTS Total patients 10112 visited District Head Quarter (DHQ) hospital from February 2021 to February 2022 while 5672 were in a private hospital in which the ratio for gynaecology was 19 % (854 pts. DHQ) and 31% (1652) private hospital. Medical admissions were 2224 (50%) for a government hospital and none for private while surgical admissions were 1379 (31%) for government and 2665 (50%) for private hospitals. The significant ratio for chi-sq was P<0.5 CONCLUSION Government hospital flow of patients is more than the private sector in admission ratio for medical cases then surgical while private has more flow for surgical admission than medical with all facilities provided on the desk and timely managed at the time of admission. Seniorm consultant’s ratio of surgeries in private is more than in government hospitals

PESAN DAKWAH DALAM “SIPANGNGINGARAN” DI KECAMATAN BARAKA KABUPATEN ENREKANG

This study is a study of the message of Da'wah in Sipangngingaran in Baraka Subdistrict, Enrekang Regency. The main problems raised in this study are how to describe the Sipangngingaran tradition in Baraka District, Enrekang Regency and how the values of da'wah in the Sipangngingaran tradition. This study uses a descriptive method with qualitative research. The research instruments used in data collection were observation, interviews, cameras, recording devices and notebooks. The role of the community as social beings who care about their traditions, where the Sipangngingaran tradition has taught how important it is to remind each other in an activity as a form of caring for each other is leading to a better path and the Sipangngingaran tradition in Baraka District that has Islamic values

STRATEGI OPTIMALISASI PEMBANGUNAN INFRASTRUKTUR DESA MELALUI PROGRAM PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DESA (STUDI PADA DESA BRAM ITAM KANAN KECAMATAN BRAM ITAM KABUPATEN TANJUNG JABUNG BARAT)

Skripsi ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap strategi optimalisasi pembangunan infrastruktur desa melalui program pemberdayaan masyarakat Desa Studi pada Desa Bram Itam Kanan Kecamatan Bram Itam Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Barat. Skripsi ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan diperoleh hasil dan kesimpulan sebagai berikut: (1) Terdapat lima langkah dalam mengoptimalisasikan pembangungan infrastruktur desa melalui program alokasi dana desa pada Desa Bram Itam Kanan Kecamatan Bram Itam Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Barat, di antaranya: transparansi pembangunan, di mana masyarakat dapat mengetahui mekannisme pembangunan di Desa Bram Itam Kanan, pertanggungjawaban pembangunan, di mana perangkat desa selalu merespon pembangunan di Desa Bram Itam Kanan; responsibilitas, di mana pekerjaan yang dilakukan berdasarkan keputusan perangkat Desa Bram Itam Kanan; independensi, di mana tidak dipengaruhi oleh desa lain; dan kesetaraan dan kewajaran, di mana memberikan kesamaan hak pembangunan danpelayanan; (2) Pembangunan desa meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat Desa Bram Itam Kanan Perspektif Ekonomi Islam diakukan dengan prinsip tauhid, prinsip nubuwah, prinsip kepemilikan, prinsip keseimbangan, prinsip keadilan dan prinsip persaudaraan (ukhuwah) dan tolong-menolong(ta’awun)

Corporate Risk Tolerance and Acceptability towards Sustainable Energy Transition

The omnipresence of risk prevails in almost every aspect of human life. Individuals and societal factors are pivotal in the decision-making process to judge acceptability and tolerability of risk. Tolerability of risk (ToR) is characterized by dynamism pinned in the process of decision making that helps to gauge the society and individual’s risk. The energy transition implies switching the energy system from fossil fuels or any traditional mechanism to modern renewable sources that are sustainable. The energy transition is paramount important in the current global energy system to attain sustainable goals for organizations. This study used the positivism research paradigm to address the research questions. The quantitative approach helps to examine the cause-and-effect relationship. It also helps to collect systematic information to meet the objectives of the research. A total sample of 300 was selected for the data collection from renewable energy companies. The study used positivism research philosophy applied deductive approach. The data is analyzed through PLS-SEM. It is summarized that the scale of risk acceptability and tolerability in Pakistan is moderate which encourages companies to work progressively and increases sociocultural activities to make society a partner of this new shift in energy transition that will ultimately increase the level of risk acceptability. Nevertheless, as a society, people are neither high-risk takers nor risk avoiders due to income constraints, macroeconomic uncertainty, and political instability.publishedVersio

The impact of responsible leadership on knowledge sharing behavior through the mediating role of person−organization fit and moderating role of higher educational institute culture

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of responsible leadership on knowledge sharing behavior. Furthermore, we investigated the mediating role of person-organization fit in the relationship between responsible leadership and knowledge sharing behavior. Moreover, higher educational institute culture moderates the relationship between responsible leadership and person-organization fit. The data collected from 295 respondents (teachers, head of department and management staff) from universities located in different cities of China. The data were gathered at one time, and therefore, the study is cross-sectional. Because of COVID-19, there have been a few universities closed; therefore, data were also collected online. The data were analyzed quantitatively using the partial least squares (PLS)−structural equation modelling (SEM) technique. The result indicated that responsible leadership is positively and significantly influential on knowledge sharing behavior directly, and also indirectly through mediator person-organization fit. Also, the higher educational institute culture positively and significantly moderates the relationship between responsible leadership and person-organization fit