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Introduction: Those suffering from diabetes mellitus (DM) form one of the high-risk groups for developing severe illness from COVID-19. Steeping okra coffee (Abelmoschus esculentus [L.] Moench) is empirically used in DM treatment. Objective: To determine the pancreatic histology in mice induced by alloxan and steeping okra coffee (SOC). Method: This was an experimental research using 16 mice that were divided into four groups, 1) control group (alloxan and aquades) and SOC Group;2-4), treated with steeping okra coffee at 1820, 3640, and 5460 mg/KgBW concentration for ten days. Results: The treatment groups 2 and 3 showed an improvement in the damage of acinar cells and islets of Langerhans by 100%. On the other hand, there was still 25% vacuolisation on the islets of Langerhans in the group 4 treatment group. Conclusion: The steeping okra coffee repaired the islets of Langerhans cells and acinar cells that were vacuolised.
ABSTRACT
Digital Transformation has not been foreign to people in emerging economic growth, especially SME entrepreneurs in developing countries such as Malaysia. Digital transformation adoption is a way for an enterprise to improve the use of technology in a better way. But as the digital revolution has been evolving, there are still a few entrepreneurs who neglect it. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the factors affecting the adoption which is (competitive pressure, technology advancement, cost minimization, and environmental influence) on digital transformation adoption among SMEs in Malaysia. The relationship also consists of a moderating effect which is environment shock (pandemic covid-19) between the independent variable and dependent variable. The study also provides some knowledge for a deeper understanding of digital transformation and a guide to all SME entrepreneurs and others. Copyright © 2021, Ab Wahid, Rosni and Zulkifli, Nurul Aziidah.