bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Innovation and Branding on Enterprise Sales Growth in Transition Countries
Authors: Elezaj Shaqir , Ramaj Vehbi , Elezaj Ramë
Published: May 2023

The aim of the study is to assess the role of innovation and branding on enterprise sales growth in transition countries with Kosovo being the case study for the research. The CEO of 300 business enterprises from diverse business sector were interviewed alongside other staff such as human resource managers, sales and marketing managers, and financial managers. The study revealed that service delivery, technology, business model, branding, and age of entrepreneur were significant factors. The result of the study indicates that innovation and branding have a significantly positive effect on enterprise sales growth. The research concluded by noting that brand awareness must constantly maintained through international product advertising and engaging in promotional activities to raise awareness of the product, so as to have a competitive chance of survival in the local and international market. Technological advancement should be welcomed as it forms the foundation of the initiation of innovation in business enterprises.

 

 

Received: 14 February 2023 / Accepted: 19 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
Preventative Strategy to Solve Radicalism in University: The Case Study in State University of Surabaya, Indonesia
Authors: Yani Muhammad Turhan , Faidah Mutimmatul , Ridlwan Ahmad Ajib , Syafa’at Muhammad , Azizah Siti Nur
Published: May 2023

This study aims to explore and explain the spread of radicalism ideology at the State University of Surabaya and how the preventative strategy from the university to solve it. The data research was collected through observation, interview, and Forum Group Discussion (FGD) with students, lecturers, and university staff. The data analysis was conducted with a qualitative narrative approach. The study result implies that the spread of radicalism ideology begins with a small halaqah and then grows to become a more significant regular event held in the university that can attract many visitors and followers passively or actively of this ideology. Therefore, UNESA created Radicalism Preventative to reduce the spread of radicalism from the policy to the technical level, able to control all religious extracurricular activities of students within the campus free from radicalism.

 

Received: 30 December 2022 / Accepted: 15 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
Exploring the Consequences of Right-to-Know in Teaching from the Undergraduate Chinese Student’s Perspectives
Authors: Wang Wenqing , Omar Intan Marfarrina , Tie Fatt Hee , Chen Wei
Published: May 2023

Student’s Right-to-Know (SRK) in teaching includes student’s rights to know about the learning objectives, processes, procedures, university facilities and services, and educational and ethical requirements of the higher education institutes. However, as far as the review of the associated studies, Chinese undergraduate students’ perceptions of the consequences of SRK in teaching and its importance have yet to be well explored. Therefore,this qualitative (phenomenological study) aimed to investigate the Chinese undergraduate ’students’perceptions of the educational, social, and individual consequences recognition of the SRK by the universities in China. The informants (25 undergraduate students) were selected through purposive sampling, and the data were collected through interviews with the informants. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using available, selective, and axial theme analyses. Findings revealed that the recognition of SRK in teaching is accompanied by four main themes: educational, social and political, administrative, and individual consequences, each consisting of several sub-themes. Findings have theoretical and practical implications on consumers of higher education, including university staff, teachers, and students.

 

Received: 10 February 2023 / Accepted: 17 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
International Cooperation on Water Security in the Mekong River and Vietnam's Countermeasures
Authors: Chuong Nguyen Anh , Co Nguyen Dinh , Ngoan Ly Van , Binh Nguyen Tuan , Hiep Tran Xuan
Published: May 2023

Water security is one of the significant challenges that many countries worldwide face. In the context of population growth, climate change, and environmental pollution today, the issue of water security is more urgent than ever for countries. In recent years, water security for countries in the Mekong River Basin has been facing great challenges, potentially leading to disputes and conflicts between the countries involved. From a regional perspective, the article clarifies the relationship between the lower Mekong countries in protecting water security and especially Vietnam's role in that relationship to clearly see the achievements that countries have achieved, as well as the challenges posed in the relationship on water security. From there, some policy suggestions are given to promote effective relations between countries in stabilizing the water security of the Mekong River, especially for Vietnam, a country located at the bottom of the Mekong River.

 

Received: 21 January 2023 / Accepted: 16 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
Contribution of Local Wisdom of the Bajo Tribe to Preserve Indonesia’s Mangrove Forests
Authors: Sulaiman Umar , Wilkins David E. , Rahmawati Rahmawati , Subair Subair , Bakri Wahyuddin , Suban Alwan , Mihrani Mihrani , Ilham Ilham , Kango Andries , Obie Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Mangrove forests are one of the most important ecosystems for coastal communities. However, mangrove forests are degraded and damaged by human activities. One solution to overcome this problem is to take advantage of local wisdom. The Bajo Tribe, who lives around Indonesia's mangrove forests, has unique local wisdom and the potential to maintain the sustainability of mangrove forests. This study explores the contribution of the local wisdom of the Bajo Tribe in preserving Indonesia's mangrove forests. This article results from qualitative research in which data was collected through interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The informants of this study are the Bajo Tribe community on the coast of Tomini Bay, Indonesia. The results showed that the local wisdom of the Bajo Tribe in preserving mangrove forests includes several practices, namely mangrove forest conservation, wisely managing mangrove forests, and developing a sustainable economy based on mangrove forests. These practices have been proven to preserve mangrove forests. This research provides a better understanding of the local wisdom of the Bajo Tribe in preserving Indonesia's mangrove forests. It helps the government develop better policies and practices to preserve the sustainability of Indonesia's mangrove forests.

 

Received: 10 February 2023 / Accepted: 20 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
The Role and Importance of ICT Courses in Improving the Learning Outcomes of Pre-Service Teachers
Authors: H. Hoti Arber , Shatri Kyvete
Published: May 2023

This study shows the importance and efficiency of the use of ICT in the subjects of the field of education. Moreover, the study presents the reasons of students, as future teachers, what has led them to learn technology and what they see as a benefit from the use of new Technologies in Education. The purpose of this research is to identify the importance of ICT courses and the skills that students who complete the faculty of teacher education gain from following these courses. The research also aims to highlight the benefits and opinions of students about the field of ICT in education and its correlation with their success in other study subjects. This paper used a combination of two methodologies: quantitative and qualitative. The data was obtained through a questionnaire that was distributed to the students of the Faculty of Education of the University of Pristina. Our sample consists of 155 students in primary courses, early childhood education, and general pedagogy. The data were processed through the SPSS program through descriptive analysis, linear regression analysis, and one-way ANOVA. The results obtained from this research highlight that the use of ICT has helped the students of these directions to have better results in various subjects of the field of Education since almost all the students (future teachers) strongly supported the use of ICT, considering that the skills gained from following ICT subjects will help them in the future when working as teachers.

 

Received: 20 February 2023 / Accepted: 22 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
Changes to the System for Preventing the Spread of Religious Extremism to Improve the Efficiency of the Penitentiary System: Experience of the Kazakhstan
Authors: Iskakov Aset , Akimzhanov Talgat , Zhunisbayeva Gulzat
Published: May 2023

The study focuses on understanding the opportunities to improve the prevention of religious extremism in penitentiary institutions. Analysis of factors in the spread of religious extremism and measures of its prevention not only raises the efficiency of a country’s penitentiary system but promotes the stability of social relations and increases the security of the population. The goal of the study is to propose directions for the improvement of the religious extremism prevention system to enhance the efficiency of a country’s penitentiary system. The study examines the features of the dissemination of extremism and terrorism and explores the penitentiary practice of detention of persons convicted of extremist crimes in the Republic of Kazakhstan. According to the results of the expert survey, factors in the spread of religious extremism in Kazakhstan’s penitentiary system are identified and recommendations for possible measures to prevent them are offered. The authors argue that such prevention should strengthen interaction with religious departments and public organizations dealing with religious extremism, introduce international programs into the work of penitentiary employees, include training in special programs of psychologists and theologians, involve authoritative representatives of the clergy, and introduce the institution of chaplains. The presented theoretical and practical recommendations will enable government agencies to curb the spread of religious extremism in penitentiary institutions.

 

Received: 4 February 2023 / Accepted: 22 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
The COVID-19 Vaccination Impact on Household Consumption and Investment
Authors: Muhdar H.M. , Muhtar . , Latif Abdul , Gobel Yulia Puspitasari , Husain Sri Apriyanti , Dilo Asna Usman , Ismail Juniaty , Abdullah Mei K. , Ajuna Luqmanul Hakiem
Published: May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has penetrated all corners of the world, including Indonesia and Gorontalo Province. The impact is directly on public health and indirectly on the regional economy of Gorontalo Province. The presence of the COVID-19 vaccination as one of the solutions programmed by the government to deal with the pandemic is important and should be supported by all components of the nation and regions. For this reason, it is important to study the issue of COVID-19 vaccination with household consumption and investment to analyze and describe the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on household consumption and investment in Gorontalo Province. Meanwhile, the method used to collect data on COVID-19 vaccination, household consumption, and investment is the documentation method. The results of the study show that the COVID-19 vaccination has no significant impact on household consumption but has a significant impact on investment in Gorontalo Province. Therefore, the COVID-19 vaccination program initiated by the government needs to be fully supported by all national and regional components so that the accelerated economic development of the nation and state in general and the Gorontalo Province region, in particular, can grow well.

 

Received: 28 January 2023 / Accepted: 20 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
Interdisciplinary Formative Research in the Undergraduate-Graduate Field: Definitions, Perceptions and Proposals
Authors: Doig Silvia Georgina Aguinaga , Campos-Ugaz Osmer A. , Olazábal Patricia Julia Campos , Hernández Ronald M. , Rubio Miguel Ángel Torres
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the study was to determine the main definitions, perceptions and proposals of interdisciplinary formative research in the university field at the undergraduate level. Among the most used methods are: bibliographic exploration, selection criteria, data retrieval and evaluation of the quality of selected articles. In this sense, it was possible to obtain 25 definitions of formative research (Scopus base) and 16 in Scielo. From 41 studies analyzed, 36 of them facilitated the extraction of perceptions, mainly categorizing four main ideas: curricular policy, formative and investigative vision, investigative culture and research trainer. Likewise, in 10 articles of the total reviewed, proposals stood out, especially four experimental researches, oriented to improve scientific skills. In conclusion, formative research, from and for university classrooms, considered in the training of professionals for the different disciplines, becomes a fundamental strategy, as a learning method, useful in didactics, systematic preparation and orients the rethinking of university curricula; highlighting its transversal nature and interdisciplinary character in order to promote research skills and the training of researchers according to the graduate profile; finally, to respond to the problems and emerging needs of the surrounding community.

 

Received: 18 March 2023 / Accepted: 29 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
Strengthening the Values of Multicultural Education to Develop Equality
Authors: Rohmat .
Published: May 2023

The digital era provides a change in the education system that has led to the pattern of learning from online to blended learning. The ease of access to cyber information makes students very open to absorbing multicultural, in addition to the students' backgrounds that are very diverse in culture, so multicultural education is very important to implement. This research was conducted in two upper schools based on cultural, and racial diversity and in schools with religions adhered to by religious students. This research uses qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach. Data collection is followed by interviews. documentation and observation. Data analysis techniques with data reduction and presentation after conclusions. The research finding is that strengthening multicultural educational values can lead students and shape school culture by strengthening equal rights between students. Strengthening multicultural values is carried out by implementing school programs on prejudice reduction, the development of tolerance, the internalization of justice values, and the program of strengthening brotherhood.

 

Received: 24 February 2023 / Accepted: 21 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
The Effect of Implementing IT-Based Chemistry Teaching Materials on the Chemistry Students' STEM Skills
Authors: Wahyudiati Dwi
Published: May 2023

This study aims to find out the effect of applying IT-based chemistry teaching materials on the chemistry students' STEM reasoning skills. The research sample involved 36 chemistry students. The research design used one group pretest and posttest. The STEM reasoning skills were measured using an essay test and analyzed using an independent sample t-test. The findings show that; (1) the application of IT-based chemistry teaching materials has a significant effect on the chemistry students' STEM reasoning skills; and (2) the most significant improvement was found in the ability to evaluate (AE) and ability to conclude (AC) indicators in the experimental class. Thus, applying IT-based chemistry teaching materials can be an alternative solution to improve chemistry students' STEM reasoning skills.

 

Received: 4 February 2023 / Accepted: 18 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
Investigating the Pedagogical Potential of Entrepreneurial Projects in Higher Education
Authors: Ademola Omotosho , Kimanzi Mathew Kimweli , Modise Alfred
Published: May 2023

The current rate of technological advancement across the globe underlines the importance of higher education institutions incorporating project-based learning into their teaching approaches. This article investigates the capacity of entrepreneurial projects to address the skills gap in the Sub-Saharan African higher education sector. This study was conducted in two rural universities in South Africa and Nigeria. Data were collected from student participants from the two institutions using semi-structured questionnaires. The authors discovered that, despite the involvement of student participants in entrepreneurial projects over a considerable period of time, most participants from both universities still exhibit inadequate skill levels. This result suggests that certain conditions should be met for entrepreneurial projects to be considered effective for teaching and learning in the higher education context. It is imperative to include enabling factors such as high-quality mentoring from industry professionals and an unwavering university support system for student entrepreneurs. These enabling factors are cornerstones that strengthen a university's entrepreneurial standing.

 

Received: 8 January 2023 / Accepted: 2 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
Assessing Arab Citizens’ Psychological Well-Being During Times of Crisis: A Comparison of Three Arab Countries
Authors: Attiat Madher , Abdelfattah Faisal , Zayed Kashef
Published: May 2023

Emergencies have an impact on people's psychological well-being. The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its accompanying lockdowns was significant. People from various countries reported varying levels of psychological distress. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychological well-being of Arab citizens from the beginning of the pandemic to the end. The responses of 1239 citizens of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Oman were analyzed. The psychological well-being constructs of self-kindness, annoyance and rumination, and future anxiety were examined by gender and country, and by feelings of loneliness, presence of psychological disorders, and psychological rehabilitation before the start of the pandemic. The constructs of psychological well-being were assessed using self-report scales. The findings revealed significant differences between countries in the positive and negative components of psychological well-being, future anxiety, and rumination. Saudi and Omani citizens reported more positive feelings of self-compassion than Jordanians. Pre-existing feelings of loneliness were associated with lower levels of self-compassion, negative thought rumination, and elevated anxiety. Positive feelings, mental health, and sound thinking increase feelings of self-compassion and reduce future anxiety. Females were more concerned about the future and expressed more negative thoughts than males, mostly in Jordan and Oman. Positive self-compassion dimensions were associated with a reduction in future anxiety. Implying that the mental health resilience of countries differed in response to the crisis.

 

Received: 22 January 2023 / Accepted: 03 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
Adaptive Vocational Learning for Children with Autism in Art Skills
Authors: Alanazi Abdullah Saleh
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this research is to shed light on how children with autism may be adapted to the vocational learning process in the area of creative skills. This process comprises the stages of preparation, implementation, and assessment. Case studies provide the foundation of this qualitative approach to study. The study that was conducted used the purposive methodology, and the participants included three children with autism as well as instructors and skills assistants. Interviews, observations, and written documentation are the three primary methods used in data collecting. The tenacity of the researchers, the use of triangulation, and the scrutiny of the members all contributed to the validation of the data. Methods for analyzing data, including the reduction and display of data, the development of findings, and the verification of those conclusions. According to the findings of this study, children with autism spectrum disorders may benefit from adapted skill instruction in the context of vocational learning. This modification involves adjusting learning strategies, in general, to correspond with the features and capabilities of autistic pupils. Adaptation The results of the first ability test administered to the student are used as a basis for developing the lesson plan. The content that is presented is stuff that is straightforward and risk-free, such as painting in its general form without any modification to the tools, components, or procedures involved in the process.

 

Received: 02 February 2023 / Accepted: 20 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023
On the Generating Function for Intervals in Young's Lattice
Authors: Azam Faqruddin Ali , Richmond Edward
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we study a family of generating functions whose coefficients are polynomials that enumerate partitions in lower order ideals of Young's lattice. Our main result is that this family satisfies a rational recursion and are therefore rational functions. As an application, we calculate the asymptotic behavior of the cardinality of a lower order ideals for the "average" partition of fixed length and give a homological interpretation of this result in relation to Grassmannians and their Schubert varieties.
A Note on Long Cycles in Sparse Random Graphs
Authors: Anastos Michael
Published: May 2023

Let $L_{c,n}$ denote the size of the longest cycle in $G(n,{c}/{n})$, $c>1$ constant. We show that there exists a continuous function $f(c)$ such that $ L_{c,n}/n \to f(c)$ a.s. for $c\geq 20$, thus extending a result of Frieze and the author to smaller values of $c$. Thereafter, for $c\geq 20$, we determine the limit of the probability that $G(n,c/n)$ contains cycles of every length between the length of its shortest and its longest cycles as $n\to \infty$.
Lata Religion in North-Western Nigeria since the 14th Century
Authors: Wara Mansur Abubakar
Published: May 2023

The phenomenon of Lata religion and its mysterious practices in Ngaski District of Yauri (also Yawuri) Emirate in the present Kebbi State of North-Western Nigeria has not received much attention from foreign and indigenous researchers. In fact, the historical site and remains of the religion have only been left for the occasional visits of the Kambari indigenous religious practitioners and some local tourists. With the aid of oral data, this paper examines the origin of the Lata religious site in Ngaski District and also brings to light its major features. The Lata has since the 14th century become the greatest of all the Kambari deities. The paper establishes that Lata was not simply a mode of worship, involving sacrifices and incantations, but an institution that have influenced its practitioners in their social, economic and political spheres of life.
Administrators’ Perception of Teacher-educators’ Exhibition of Pedagogical Skills and Implementation of Early Childhood Education Curriculum in Primary Teachers’ Colleges in Eastern Uganda
Authors: Wambi Moses , Buluma Alfred , Ludigo Harriet
Published: May 2023

The major intention of this study was to assess the perception of college administrators on the extent to which Teacher-educators exhibit the required pedagogical Skills to be emulated by their trainees to the expectations of the Ministry of Education and Sports in Uganda. The authors of this paper were motivated by the notion that Teacher-educators ought to exhibit desirable pedagogical Skills as a mentorship strategy to their trainees. There is a persistent public outcry about the pseudo-trained graduates from Primary Teachers’ Colleges (PTCs) in Uganda. The objectives of this study were threefold, namely: (1) identify the pedagogical Skills stipulated in the ECE curriculum for teacher trainees in PTCs; (2) establish the extent to which teacher-educators facilitate their trainees to acquire the required pedagogical Skills in the ECE curriculum; and (3) find out the challenges associated with Teacher-educators’ competencies to exhibit pedagogical Skills in PTCs in Eastern Uganda. A phenomenology research design was adopted with a qualitative approach. Thirty-eight informant interviews and nineteen focus group discussion schedules were conducted with participants who included; Principals, Deputy Principals, the Director of Studies and an ECE Official from Kyambogo University. The key findings indicated that the Primary Teacher Education (PTE) curriculum of 2012 stipulates pedagogical Skills to be exhibited by Teacher-educators to their trainees; however, teacher-educators experienced the inability to exhibit desirable pedagogical Skills for their trainees to emulate. It was difficult for the Teacher-educators to offer what they never possessed. The greatest challenge reported by the majority of the participants was inadequate funding and yet ECE is a practical learning area and limited access to opportunities for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses for capacity building was yet another concern. It was therefore, recommended that Teacher-educators be trained to acquire desirable competencies in exhibiting pedagogical Skills so as to mentor and support their trainees. If the quality of teacher education is to be realised as expected, Teacher-educators’ CPDs on pedagogical Skills are crucial. Trainees are expected to tap into the vast experience of their Teacher-educators through mentorship as emphasised by the Vygotsky social-cultural theory.
Guidelines on the Prevention of Offenses under Thailand’s Computer-Related Crime Act for Industrial Business
Authors: Subanjui Rungroj , Wattanakomol Sunee , Silpcharu Thanin
Published: May 2023

The objective of this research was to develop guidelines on the prevention of offenses under Thailand’s computer-related crime act for industrial business. This research was conducted both qualitatively and quantitatively. Quantitative data were obtained from a questionnaire survey with 500 IT executives in the industrial sector. The data analysis employed descriptive, inferential, and descriptive statistics. The results found that guidelines on the prevention of offenses under Thailand's computer-related crime act for industrial business can be prioritized in all four components as follows: 1) morality (X̅ = 4.21), 2) workforce (X̅ = 4.18), 3) internal control (X̅ = 4.16), and 4) punishment (X̅ = 4.14). The hypothesis testing revealed that large, small, and medium-sized industrial businesses gave a significant difference to guidelines for the prevention of offenses under Thailand's computer-related crime act at a statistically significant level of 0.05. The results of the developed structural equation modeling showed that all values were above the evaluation criteria and consistent with the empirical data. The chi-square probability level value was 0.092. The relative chi-square was 1.134. The conformity index was 0.960. The root index of the squared mean of the error estimation was 0.016.
Aproximaciones a un decálogo para la mediación lingüístico-cultural
Authors: Fernández De Casadevante Mayordomo María
Published: May 2023

En el marco de los cambios y desafíos que nuestra sociedad viene viviendo como consecuencia de los avances en áreas como las comunicaciones o la tecnología, pero también fruto de las guerras y crisis que estas provocan, el papel de la TISP ha devenido fundamental para asistir a aquellas personas a las que esta nueva realidad les sitúa en una postura de indefensión y vulnerabilidad. En este sentido, surge la necesidad de establecer medidas que favorezcan una asistencia de calidad, lo que nos lleva, en primer lugar, a estudiar y definir el concepto de mediación y a enmarcarlo dentro de los servicios públicos, para posteriormente centrarnos en la competencia mediadora y en los componentes que, según diversos autores, la forman. Consideramos que es a través de su comprensión y consideración como mejor pueden perfilarse los rasgos, aptitudes y formación necesarias para brindar un servicio óptimo que nos acerque a una sociedad más igualitaria.
Nahezu unbekanntes Regelwerk mit hohem Praxiswert: Die DIN CEN/TR 16355
Authors: Arens Peter
Published: May 2023

Den Technischen Report DIN CEN/TR 16355 gibt es bereits seit 2012, dennoch ist er der deutschen Fachöffentlichkeit weitestgehend unbekannt. Zu Unrecht, denn der Sachstandsbericht, erstellt im europäischen Rahmen unter dem Vorsitz von Thomas Klümper (DVGW), gibt praxisnahe und wertvolle Tipps zu den Themen Flächentemperierung, Trinkwasser kalt und Verbrühungsschutz.
Planung mit Weitsicht
Authors: Schnock Renate , Gebert Christian
Published: May 2023

Das Bad hat eine Schlüsselrolle, wenn es darum geht, bis ins hohe Alter selbstständig in den eigenen vier Wänden wohnen zu können. Eine geschickte Planung kann die dafür notwendige Barrierefreiheit vorbereiten und sichern. Auf ein ansprechendes Design muss man dabei keineswegs verzichten: Geschickte Lösungen vor und hinter der Wand ermöglichen es, dass bestimmte Funktionen nur dann zur Verfügung stehen, wenn Nutzende davon Gebrauch machen möchten.
Wieder im Rampenlicht
Authors: Mittner Eva
Published: May 2023

Seminare, Konferenzen, Workshops, Hochzeiten oder private Feiern: Das denkmalgeschützte „Magazin 3“ in Bad Reichenhall wird heute als Eventlocation für unterschiedliche Anlässe gebucht. Doch zuvor musste die ehemalige Salzlagerstätte unter Beachtung der Denkmalverträglichkeit aufwendig saniert werden. Auch bei der Technischen Gebäudeausrüstung.
Keine Chance für Datenmanipulation
Authors: Stüble Christian
Published: May 2023

Die Kommunikation über die Leit- und Fernwirkinfrastruktur ist nicht immer sicher. Werden Daten manipuliert, kann das zu Stromausfällen führen. Um sich vor Angriffen zu schützen, benötigen Netzbetreiber daher Verschlüsselungstechnologien „Made in Germany“.
Stromnetze stabilisieren
Authors: Lefarth Pascal
Published: May 2023

Die Stromerzeugung wird immer volatiler. Der Stresstest der vier Übertragungsnetzbetreiber 50Hertz, Amprion, TenneT und TransnetBW hat die Auswirkung untersucht. Wie können Netzbetreiber und Energieversorger die Frequenz und Spannung auch in Zukunft halten und die Versorgung sicher, zuverlässig und bezahlbar garantieren? Beim „4. Intilion-Expertentalk“ haben Vertreter aus Wissenschaft und Praxis aktuelle Herausforderungen und Lösungsansätze diskutiert.
Dual gegen den Fachkräftemangel
Authors: Vennemann Peter
Published: May 2023

Kooperationen mit anderen Hochschulen, zeitgemäße Curricula und praxisintegrierende Studiengänge. So begegnet die FH Münster dem Fachkräftemangel im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien. Unternehmen sind eingeladen, Partner dabei zu werden.
Nutzung holzartiger Biomasse in Wärmenetzen
Authors: Kleinertz Britta , Gruber Katharina
Published: May 2023

Holzartige Biomasse ist eine Ressource mit vielfältigem Ursprung, die sowohl stofflich als auch energetisch in verschiedenen Sektoren Anwendung findet. Daher ist die Diskussion um eine nachhaltige Nutzung der Ressource komplex. Ein zielgerichteter und begrenzter Einsatz von nachhaltiger holzartiger Biomasse ist in einigen Bereichen durchaus sinnvoll und vertretbar. Beispielsweise in einer zentralen Wärmeversorgung dann, wenn andere erschlossene klimaneutrale Energieerzeuger nicht ausreichend zur Verfügung stehen.
Tinjauan Ekonomi Syariah Terhadap Kerjasama PT. Buka Mitra Indonesia dengan Toko Kartika Putri
Authors: Trijulianto Machfud Fauzan , Rohmat Siti
Published: May 2023

Di era telekomunikasi seperti sekarang ini tidak dapat kita pungkiri bahwasannya internet menguasai segala sektor kehidupan baik sosial, budaya, hingga perekonomian. Terkadang dengan adanya perkembangan tekhnologi ini memudahkan semua kalangan dalam memperoleh suatu hal dengan cepat. Namun sadar ataupun tidak, mungkin saja ada beberapa hukum yang dilanggar dalam pelaksanaannya. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui tinjauan ekonomi syariah terhadap kerjasama antara PT. Buka Mitra Indonesia dengan Toko Kartika Putri. Kasimpulan penelitian ini bahwa praktik kerjasama yang dilakukan oleh Mitra Bukalapak dengan Toko Kartika Putri sudah sesuai dengan Syariah, karena sudah memenuhi rukun dan syarat syirkah wujuh. Kedua belah pihak berpartisipasi dalam permodalan dan pengelolaan, pihak Toko Kartika Putri bermodalkan barang dagangan, sedangkan Mitra bukalapak bermodalkan aplikasi atai platform. Bentuk pengelolaan pihak toko Kartika Putri mengarahkan semua konsumennya menggunakan aplikasi mitra bukalapak sebagai sara pembelanjaan konsumen dengan berbagai diskon-diskon menarik, sedangkan pihak Mitra Bukalapak mengelola dagangan Toko Kartika Putri supaya bisa diperjualbelikan secara online. Pembagian keuntungan diberikan secara jelas, karena kedua pihak wajib melakukan rekonsiliasi, yaitu pencocokan data penjualan setiap bulan. Shigat (ijab qabul) dalam praktik kerjasama ini dilakukan secara lisan dan diperkuat dengan perjanjian tertulis yang ditandatangani oleh kedua belah pihak.
Mekanisme Penggunaan Akad Murabahah Dalam Pembiayaan Pemilikan Rumah Pada PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia KC Purwakarta Gandanegara
Authors: Windy Astuti Neng Rima , Oktapianti Mila Sari
Published: May 2023

KPR syariah merupakan produk pembiayaan perbankan yang berlandaskan prinsip syariah dan ditujukan untuk pembelian rumah atau hunian. KPR syariah menggunakan akad murabahah yang berbasis jual beli. Adanya produk pembiayaan pemilikan rumah di Perbankan Syariah telah memberikan alternatif pembiayaan perumahan yang bebas dari riba (bunga). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui mekanisme penggunaan akad murabahah dalam pembiayaan Kredit Pemilikan Rumah (KPR) BSI Griya Hasanah di BSI KC Purwakarta dan untuk mengetahui mekanisme penggunaan akad murabahah dalam pembiayaan Kredit Pemilikan Rumah (KPR) Sejahtera di BSI KC Purwakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa mekanisme penggunaan akad murabahah dalam pembiayaan Kredit Pemilikan Rumah (KPR) BSI Griya Hasanah di BSI KC Purwakarta yaitu Pertama nasabah mengajukan Pembiayaan BSI Griya Hasanah, Pengumpulan data nasabah, BI Checking, Wawancara, Verifikasi dan Investigasi, Taksasi Jaminan, ACC/tidak, Akad, Realisasi Pembiayaan (Pencairan). Mekanisme penggunaan akad murabahah dalam pembiayaan Kredit Pemilikan Rumah (KPR) Sejahtera di BSI KC Purwakarta yaitu Nasabah pengajuan KPR, AO menerima berkas, AO melengkapi berkas, Berkas di peroses dalam SLIK/BI Checking, wawancara, Berkas di input dalam sistem apple, Validasai data pembiayaan, analisis pembiayaan oleh AO, AO mengirim appraisal, AO menilai agunan, AO menganalisa kembali, AO membuat surat persetujuan pemberian pembiayaan (SP3), AO order akad ke notaris untuk cleararance dan validasi, Akad, Pencairan, Nasabah mengangsur sampai lunas.
Strategi Pemasaran Islami Dalam Meningkatkan Penjualan Produk Vegetables al-Muhajirin Farm
Authors: Hartati Tati , Sucipto Imam , Sutrisno Bambang
Published: May 2023

Vegetables Al-Muhajirin Farm memproduksi Sayuran hidroponik, Lele Frozen, Simping Vege, dan Nugget Vege. Seperti yang kita ketahui sayuran hasil hidroponik masih jarang peminatnya, hanya kalangan-kalangan tertentu yang bisa mengkonsumsinya, karena harga hasil olahan sayuran hidroponik relative mahal. Oleh karena itu, hasil olahan sayuran hidroponik membutuhkan strategi khusus dalam memasarkan produknya, salah satunya dengan strategi pemasaran islami. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis strategi pemasaran islami dalam meningkatkan penjualan produk Vegetables al-Muhajirin Farm. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa Strategi Pemasaran Islami Dalam Meningkatkan Penjualan Produk Vegetables al-Muhajirin Farm meliputi Shiddiq (benar dan jujur), Amanah (terpercaya, kredibel), Fathanah (cerdas), dan Tabligh (komunikatif). Selain itu karakteristik pemasaran islami meliputi Nilai-nilai ketuhanan, Nilai akhlak, Nilai realita, dan nilai humanistis.
Perencanaan Strategis SI/TI Menggunakan Analisis Ward & Peppard Pada Toko Trubus Pekabaru
Authors: Aryanto  , Edo Arribe  , Zainul Aprilizar Tengku Muhammad
Published: May 2023

Toko Trubus is a company that wants to invest in IS in the form of software development for its strategic business needs by using outsourcing services. Using information systems and information technology can improve business strategy. This analysis is useful for designing IS/IT that produces the output of a portfolio of software applications that best suit the conditions or needs of the company in achieving goals based on the vision and mission. Therefore, research using the Ward & Peppard method is expected to obtain optimal results in accordance with the objectives of this company's business strategy. It is hoped that this framework can improve the company's management process by managing information better in the future. This Ward & Peppard methodology is a methodology in which there are several diagrams that will help how to understand an organization or company, with an IS/IT strategic plan, so that it has an impact on future plans.
The Impact of Quality Factors on Continuous Usage of E-Taxation Filing Reporting System
Authors: Isyaku Uba Haruna  , Maslinda Mohd Nadzir  , Hapini Awang
Published: May 2023

The electronic taxation (E-Taxation or E-Tax) filing reporting system has undergone several improvements. However, there are still debates regarding the quality of information (IQ), system quality (SYQ), and service quality (SEQ) in the system. These concerns continue to be hotly debated. These concerns include the accuracy of information provided, the availability of the system and its services, and the comprehensiveness and responsiveness of the system, which can result in taxpayers being forced to wait in queues. This study explores the relationship between IQ, SYQ, SEQ, and individual taxpayers' continuous intentional usage of the e-tax system. To achieve this, a theoretical model was developed based on the DeLone and McLean IS Success Model (D&M) concepts, which focused on the targeted issues. The proposed relationship concept was analysed using SmartPLS (v. 3.2.8) on a 768 Nigerian individual taxpayers survey. The study revealed that IQ, SYQ, and SEQ are significant factors that impact taxpayers' intention to use (ITU) and the system's continuous usage (U) in Nigeria. The findings of this study suggest that tax authorities should focus more on technical quality factors to enhance the performance of the e-tax reporting system. Additionally, this study contributes to the existing literature by evaluating the concept of information system quality (ISQ) within the context of e-taxation.
Long Period Fiber Grating for Refractive Index Sensing
Authors: Mohd Syahnizam Sulaiman  , Punithavathi Thirunavakkarasu  , Jean-Louis Auguste  , Georges Humbert  , Farah Sakiinah Roslan  , Norazlina Saidin
Published: May 2023

Refractive index (RI) sensors are very valuable in first level detection of changes to the environment. In this project an optical fiber-based sensor is proposed to detect changes in surrounding RI. Most optical fiber sensors require tapering to be done to enhance the light interaction with the surrounding. This causes the fiber to become fragile and difficult to handle. In this research, optical fibers with long period gratings (LPG) are proposed to overcome this issue. Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanomaterial was deposited over the LPG region using seeding method to enhance the performance of the sensor. The LPG fiber sensor was then used to investigate RI changes in the environment. A broadband laser source was used as the input and an optical spectrum analyser was used to observe the output light spectrum of the LPG sensor for different refractive index mediums. The ZnO coated LPG showed a sensitivity of 428.57 nm/RIU over an RI range of 1 – 1.3578.
An Analysis of The Material and Design of an Exhaust Manifold for A Single-Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine
Authors: Larry Sundaran Moses  , Md Tasyrif Abdul Rahman  , Abdul Hamid Adom  , Mohd Ridzuan Mohd Jamir  , Mohd Al Hafiz Mohd Nawi  , Mohd Hafif Basha
Published: May 2023

This study aims to find the best material for the manifold and improve airflow in the UniMAP Automotive Racing Team (uniART) exhaust manifold. The exhaust manifold is a part of the exhaust system that collects and delivers exhaust gases from the cylinder head to the exhaust outlet. The exhaust manifold’s design is significant to the engine performance. The current design and new designs of the exhaust manifold were modelled using SOLIDWORKS software. Stainless steel, cast iron and mild steel were chosen as materials for manifold and were studied by conducting the Steady-State Thermal analysis. The flow of the air in the manifold is analysed and evaluated in terms of pressure and velocity. The fluid flow and thermal analysis are simulated in Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis software known as ANSYS. Results of thermal analysis prove that Stainless steel is better than other materials since it has a high temperature difference and low heat flux. The results of fluid flow analysis were compared between the current design and new designs of the exhaust manifold. The outcome indicated that validated Design 2 has a higher velocity value at the outlet and lower pressure at inlets which improves the airflow in the exhaust manifold.
Incorporating Spatial-Visual Topology In Mobile Augmented Reality Application To Enhance Visual Realism
Authors: Mohd Razif Mustapha  , Subashini Annamalai  , Azliza Othman
Published: May 2023

Augmented Reality (AR) advancements on mobile devices which have seen now overgrowing, mirrored in the increased use of portable handheld devices referring to mobile phones and tablets in recent years which led to a sub-set of AR: mobile ARs (MAR). Nevertheless, in MAR, research is still lacking, especially research that focuses on implementing instructional based MAR application with appropriate degree of visual realism to support Spatial Visualization Ability (SVA). Thus, this paper provides an overview of implementation visual realism degree incorporate with Spatial-Visual Topology (SVT) in MAR application. First, we outline two main visual realism degree that applicable to implement in MAR application, which is Physical Realism (PR) and Functional Realism (FR). Then, we identify and applied appropriate SVT in each visual realism degree that offers important insights into the development of MAR application. We then discuss the advantages and drawbacks of each SVT and draw up an evaluation among the different visual realism degree and SVT. The paper provides an overview to propose new insight of design and developing instructional based MAR application to support SVA. Finally, the aim of this paper is to provide researchers with valuable understanding in implementation visual realism degree in MAR application and SVT concept to support SVA.
Optimizing Creative Digital Content Among Magazine Publishing Company in Malaysia During Pandemic Covid-19
Authors: Siti Aishah Shah Bani  , Norhisham Mohamad Nordin
Published: May 2023

The Covid-19 outbreak is now spreading across the globe, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. This study is aimed to investigate the impact of Covid-19 on the Malaysian magazine publishing industry. Thus, the publishing companies have to optimize their creative digital content through new media and consider that their potential of audiences spend several hours per day in using this media across various platforms. The objective of this research study is to identify the importance of creative digital content platforms used by the publishing company to reach their target market and to explore the magazine publisher’s main reason in creating creative digital content during Covid-19 crisis. To understand the effectiveness of creative digital content for magazine produce by the publishers, this study used a qualitative research method and conducted an in-depth interview with people/publishers/writers’ content and editorial unit. As a result, this study indicated that it is not surprising that publishing companies will consider innovative digital content as one of their digital marketing strategies, taking into account the high potential of audience would spend most of their time in using social media across various platforms. The overall results of the study showed that creative digital content development possesses a strong perceived potential to enhance user interaction across its dimensions.
Preparation and Properties of Kaolin Based Slow-Release Fertilizer
Authors: Wu Rui-Hong  , Tay Chia-Chay  , Li He  , Liu Zhao
Published: May 2023

A slow-release fertilizer is important to improve soil conditions and enhances food security through continuous plant supply. With urea as a nitrogen source, kaolin as a carrier, acrylic acid as a reaction monomer, potassium persulfate as an initiator, N, N '- methylene bisacrylamide as a crosslinking agent, under the action of cyclohexane and sorbitan monostearate, kaolin based slow-release fertilizer was synthesized by reverse suspension method for the first time. The optimum conditions for the synthesized polymer were 0.6 g kaolin, 2 g urea and 80 ℃ temperature. The maximum water absorption capacity of the slow-release fertilizer was as high as 219.75 g/g. The water retention performance lasted for at least 10 days, and the slow-release property lasted for at least 28 days. The release of nitrogen content was slow and stable. The FTIR analysis indicated that the cross-linking occurred between kaolin, urea, and resin meanwhile, the SEM analysis supported that the product had a special network structure with a rough and porous surface. TGA analysis confirmed the stability of the kaolin-based slow-release fertilizer. The findings fully validated that the synthesis method of slow-release fertilizer was feasible and has the potential to be a popular commercialized product be popularized in areas lacking water or fertilizer.
Numerical Study of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow over Circular Cylinders in 2D Cross Flow
Authors: Sarah Rabee Nashee  , Haiyder Minin Hmood
Published: May 2023

Among the many experiments Which deals with the study of the characteristics of flow, a numerical study of flow air (Pr=0.71) crosses a circular cylinder is conducted. Variations in flow and thermal characteristics such as average Nusselt number, local pressure coefficient and drag coefficient are presented around the cylinders for Reynold numbers ranging from 100 to 5000 by solving the incompressible two-dimensional unsteady Navier-Stokes and energy equations. Commercial software package FLUENT 19 is applied to solve the equations. The diameter of the circle is D = 20 mm, the width is 20 times the diameter of the cylinder. The results obtained are compared with data of previous study for Nusselt Number values showed acceptable agreement. The results of the drag coefficient confirm a noticeable decrease in the transition from low values of Reynolds numbers to the high values.
Comparative Analysis Between Three Reliability Models of a Two-Unit Complex Industrial System
Authors: Syed Zegham Taj  , Syed Mohammed Rizwan
Published: May 2023

This paper presents the reliability modelling and analysis of a complex industrial system with two units operating in parallel. To facilitate the study, real failure-maintenance data of the system arecollected. Data depicts that a unit is repaired upon failure by a single repairman. Reliability indices of the system such as mean time between failures, availability, expected number of repairs, and expected busy period of the repairman are estimated using semi-Markov processes and regenerative processes. Finally, a comparative analysis between the reliability indices of three reliability models for the system is presented.