bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar dan Hasil Belajar melalui Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe STAD
Authors: Purnomo Bagus Wahyu , Kirana Anik , Suratni Sri
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan implementasi model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe STAD (Student Team Achievement Divisions) dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar dan hasil belajar peserta didik kelas XI SMAN 6 Surabaya. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah persentase motivasi belajar peserta didik tergolong dalam kriteria sedang (59%) dan rata-rata persentase hasil belajar sebesar 85%, serta persentase ketuntasan klasikal sebesar 69%. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan dalam 2 siklus. Subjek penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas XI-4 berjumlah 36. Data dalam penelitian diperoleh melalui angket motivasi belajar, tes dan observasi. Data dianalisis menggunakan teknik deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif dengan metode skala likert. Hasil siklus 1 menunjukkan persentase motivasi belajar peserta didik meningkat menjadi 70% tergolong dalam kriteria tinggi dan rata-rata persentase hasil belajar menjadi 92%, serta persentase ketuntasan klasikal menjadi 86%. Kemudian, pada siklus 2 persentase motivasi belajar kembali meningkat menjadi 75% tergolong dalam kriteria tinggi dan rata-rata persentase hasil belajar menjadi 97%, serta persentase ketuntasan klasikal sebesar 100%. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe STAD (Student Team Achiement Division) efektif dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar dan hasil belajar kelas XI di SMAN 6 Surabaya.
PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN BERDIFERENSIASI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA PADA MATERI MATRIKS DI SMA NEGERI 6 SURABAYA
Authors: Wulandari Emillia Ardhiana , Soewardini Herva Maulina Dewi , Utami Sri
Published: July 2024

Pembelajaran berdiferensiasi merupakan pendekatan pembelajaran yang mengakomodasi kebutuhan belajar peserta didik yang beragam. Kebutuhan belajar yang beragam disebabkan oleh keberagaman karakteristik peserta didik seperti gaya belajar dan tingkat kemampuan. Kebutuhan belajar peserta didik yang beragam dapat mempengaruhi hasil belajar peserta didik. Berdasarkan hasil pengamatan dari proses pembelajaran di kelas, guru belum memperhatikan keberagaman kebutuhan belajar yang dimiliki peserta didik sehingga hasil belajar peserta belum mencapai ketuntasan yang diharapkan. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini dilakukan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar melalui pembelajaran berdiferensiasi pada materi matriks. Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data diperoleh dari hasil tes esai yang diberikan kepada peserta didik. Hasil penelitian dari penreapan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi menunjukkan peningkatan hasil belajar yang dapat diamati presentase ketuntasan belajar dari kegiatan pra siklus sebesar 18% mengalami peningkatan menjadi 61% pada siklus I, dan meningkat menjadi 97% pada siklus II. Dari hasil peningkatan ketuntasan belajar, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi yang dilakukan dalam Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) berhasil untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar matematika pada materi matriks dari peserta didik kelas XI IPA 2 di SMA Negeri 6 Surabaya.
Trends in research on the implementation of artificial intelligence in supply chain management
Authors: Sánchez Suárez Yasniel , Sangroni Laguardia Naylet
Published: July 2024

Supply chains play a critical role in the functioning of the global economy. The integration of information systems and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, improves visibility, decision making and responsiveness throughout the supply chain. The objective of the research is to analyze research trends on the implementation of artificial intelligence to supply chain management. The research paradigm was quantitative, based on a descriptive, retrospective and bibliometric study, in the SCOPUS database, during the period from 2019 to 2024, without language restriction. The trend of research was positive and towards increase with a maximum peak in the year 2023 of 214 researches, research articles in the area of computer science predominated. The top producing country was the United Kingdom with 127 research papers and four lines of scientific research were identified around the implementation of artificial intelligence in supply chain management. In the business environment, the ability of supply chains to adapt to change is crucial; their management includes planning and coordination, logistics process management and customer relationship management. The integration of information systems and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, has had a great impact on the improvement of all the processes involved in management.
Exploration of regularities in bipartite graphs using GEOGEBRA software
Authors: Oliva Elisa , Díaz Mathias
Published: July 2024

A classroom proposal is presented to integrate contents of Graph Theory and Linear Algebra in complete bipartite graphs, linking adjacency and Laplacian matrices, the eigenvalues of graphs will be determined, applicable to connectivity concepts. Students will be given exploration activities working with GeoGebra software, starting from several particular cases, with table works and questionnaires to be completed, in order to determine patterns on the eigenvalues of adjacency and Laplacian matrices of complete bipartite graphs. The work with patterns will lead to the generalization process, to abstract properties from observation and experimentation on examples. This learning experience builds bridges between the concrete and the symbolic, and the student is initiated in research
Psicología del testimonio en el proceso judicial: Análisis de la fiabilidad del testimonio ocular [Psychology of testimony in the judicial process: Analysis of the reliability of eye-witness testimony]
Authors: Villasmil-Ferrer Jairo Ramón
Published: July 2024

La investigación tiene como analizar la psicología del testimonio en el proceso judicial desde la fiabilidad del testimonio ocular. Se ha empleado el análisis documental jurídico que incluye una revisión de 14 articulos científicos publicados. El análisis de la psicología del testimonio en el proceso judicial, centrado en la fiabilidad del testimonio ocular, revela la complejidad y la multitud de factores que pueden influir en la precisión de los recuerdos de los testigos. Los sesgos cognitivos, como el sesgo de confirmación y el efecto de la información posterior, pueden distorsionar significativamente la memoria del testigo, subrayando la necesidad de que los operadores judiciales reconozcan y mitiguen estos sesgos. Las condiciones de observación, como la iluminación, la duración del evento y el estrés, deben ser cuidadosamente consideradas para evaluar de manera justa la fiabilidad de los testimonios.
WOMEN EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR: A STUDY ON WORKING WOMEN IN EDUCATION SECTOR OF SURAT CITY, GUJARAT
Authors:   Bhagwan Mahavir College of Management, Bhagwan Mahavir University, Surat, Gujarat, India., Thatipamula Anjali , Malik Reya ,   Bhagwan Mahavir College of Management, Bhagwan Mahavir University, Surat, Gujarat, India., Kamjula Neelima ,   Bhagwan Mahavir College of Management, Bhagwan Mahavir University, Surat, Gujarat, India.
Published: July 2024

The present study examined Engagement of working women in Education sector and their impact on organizational Citizenship behavior specifically in Surat, Gujrat, India. The research methodology will be qualitative and data was collected through a survey questionnaire from working women who are in the education sector. Present study focused on the importance of women engaged in Education sector of Surat, Gujarat and who are very skilful in doing their work with minimal errors and delightful in helping their co-workers in the given assignment. At the same time, study also tried to find out the way they show their interest towards the work and organizational goals. Furthermore, it analyzed women worker commitment towards their absenteeism in advance to show their level of dedications towards their work. The study findings tried to project the Women employee implications towards their job and achievements through commitments to overall goals of their organizations
Las redes sociales como estrategia de difusión turística en el proceso de desarrollo económico: Caso de estudio La Concordia
Authors: Marcillo Fabricio , Broncano Moreno Darwin Xavier , Tapia Mera Maolly Maitee , Begnini Lucia
Published: July 2024

El objetivo de este estudio, realizado en 2023, fue analizar el papel de las redes sociales como estrategias de difusión turística y su impacto en el proceso de desarrollo económico, utilizando como caso de estudio La Concordia, ubicada en la provincia de Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador. Se empleó un enfoque cualitativo basado en la investigación bibliográfica y documental. Los datos fueron analizados mediante técnicas de análisis de contenido y análisis temático. Los resultados revelan el impacto significativo de las redes sociales en el sector turístico, al posibilitar una comunicación directa con los clientes y proporcionar información actualizada. Se subraya su eficacia en la promoción de destinos locales y como estrategia competitiva. Asimismo, se destaca su contribución al desarrollo económico al mejorar la visibilidad y accesibilidad de los atractivos turísticos, influyendo en las decisiones de viaje de los turistas.
Uso de aplicaciones móviles para la concienciación del reciclaje de desechos electrónicos en estudiantes de nivel superior de educación en Ecuador
Authors: Marcillo Fabricio
Published: July 2024

El estudio examinó la concienciación y la usabilidad de una aplicación web destinada al reciclaje de residuos electrónicos en una población de estudio. Se encontró que la población tenía conocimientos mínimos sobre el reciclaje de desechos electrónicos, subrayando la falta general de concienciación sobre este tema. Sin embargo, la aplicación web en sí misma fue calificada como teniendo una usabilidad aceptable. Este hallazgo sugiere que, aunque la aplicación fue diseñada con eficacia y fue accesible para los usuarios, se requiere una mayor educación y concienciación sobre la importancia del reciclaje de dispositivos electrónicos. La falta de conocimiento subyacente podría limitar la adopción a largo plazo y el compromiso de los usuarios con prácticas de reciclaje sostenible. Por lo tanto, este estudio resalta la necesidad de programas educativos y campañas de concienciación más efectivas en el campo de la gestión de desechos electrónicos y subraya la importancia de mantener y mejorar la usabilidad de las aplicaciones web relacionadas con el reciclaje para garantizar una experiencia satisfactoria para los usuarios. La combinación de educación y usabilidad efectiva podría desempeñar un papel clave en la promoción de prácticas sostenibles y en la reducción del impacto ambiental de los desechos electrónicos a nivel global.
Implementasi Algoritma Machine Learning Untuk Prediksi Awal Stunting Pada Anak Usia Dini Berdasarkan Tinggi Badan Dan Berat Badan
Authors: Yunni Adiyantari
Published: July 2024

This study aims to apply the K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) algorithm to predict stunting status in young children based on height and weight data. Stunting is a growth failure condition caused by chronic malnutrition that negatively impacts children's physical and mental development. The dataset includes height, weight, and stunting status of children. The results show that the KNN model with k=3 achieved 100% accuracy on the test data. Evaluation using the confusion matrix and classification report indicates perfect precision, recall, and F1-score for each class. Data normalization with StandardScaler improved the model's performance by ensuring all features are on the same scale. The KNN algorithm proves to be a simple yet effective method for predicting stunting, demonstrating significant potential for early detection and health intervention in children. This study recommends using a larger and more diverse dataset, as well as incorporating additional relevant features to enhance model accuracy. Implementing the model in a web or mobile application is also suggested to assist healthcare professionals in the field.
Sistem Informasi Pengobatan Tradisional di Unit Pelayanan Kesehatan Masyarakat (UPKM)/Community Development (CD) Bethesda Yayasan Kristen Kesehatan Umum (Yakkum) Area Sumba Timur Berbasis Mobile
Authors: Meske Silvia Upa Raji  , Yustina Rada  , Raynesta Mikaela Indri Malo
Published: July 2024

This research emphasizes the importance of health for every individual, as good health facilitates daily activities. One crucial aspect of health is physical health, which includes being free from various diseases. With the increasing public interest in traditional medicine, the information regarding the public's knowledge about traditional medicine also needs to be enhanced. Therefore, this research aims to develop a mobile-based traditional medicine information system at UPKM/CD Bethesda YAKKUM as an information medium for the wider community. The method used for system development in this research is the waterfall method, which involves stages such as concept, design, data collection, creation, and testing. The developed application is a mobile-based traditional medicine information system, designed to help introduce traditional medicine in Indonesia. This application is designed to be easily accessible without the need to worry about internet connection or data charges, and it can be used in various regions. The result of this research is a mobile-based information system application that provides information about traditional medicine for various diseases. This application includes information on types of medicinal plants, their benefits, and explanatory videos, making it easier for the public to learn about and understand traditiona l medicine.
Perbandingan Akurasi CNN dan SVM Untuk Deteksi dan Klasifikasi Aktivitas Merokok
Authors: Galih Purbo Danu Kisowo
Published: July 2024

This study compares the performance of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) algorithms in detecting and classifying smoking activities. Using an image dataset containing two classes, Smoking and Non-Smoking, this research implements transfer learning using the InceptionResNetV2 model for CNN and the SVM method. Evaluation results show that CNN has higher accuracy compared to SVM in detecting smoking activities. This research contributes to the development of surveillance systems for smoke-free areas in smart cities.
IMPROVING THE DEMONSTRATION OF LIGHT DIFFRACTION ON FOG
Authors: Mayer V.V. ,   Glazov State University of Engineering and Pedagogical named after V.G. Korolenko, Varaksina E.I. ,   Glazov State University of Engineering and Pedagogical named after V.G. Korolenko
Published: July 2024

The process of scientific research in the didactics of physics to improve the well-known experiment demonstrating the diffraction of white light on water fog is described.
Cities and the climate and ecological emergency: The Liverpool City Region response
Authors: Boyle Mark , Crone Stephen , Endfield Georgina , Jarvis Susan , Mcclelland Andrew G.
Published: July 2024

In May 2019, Liverpool City Region (LCR) Combined Authority Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram declared a ‘climate emergency’ and affirmed his commitment to undertaking proportionate remediating actions. The Metro Mayor has set his sights on LCR becoming net zero-carbon by 2040; local authorities and anchor institutions from the public, private and third sectors have likewise set net zero-carbon targets by or before 2040. The 2040 target will undoubtedly prove difficult to meet. This paper locates the LCR response within the context of the wider global climate and ecological crisis and national UK environmental policy and reflects upon achievements to date and actions which will need to be taken in future. Clearly, ‘business as usual’ will be insufficient and a new politico-institutional dispensation will be required if the net zero-carbon target is to be reached by 2040. An opportunity to undertake deep structural change exists: the COVID-19 pandemic has opened a a global debate on how best to Build Back Better. But what any new social contract for sustainability and a just transition might look like remains unclear. This paper concludes by venturing some thoughts on what such a contract might mean for the LCR and its civic leaders.1
What is the optimal mix between banks and FinTechs in the payments architecture?
Authors: Döderlein Daniel
Published: July 2024

The lack of innovation in financial services can be explained by the market domination and regulatory protection that incumbent banks have hitherto enjoyed, meaning that they have not needed to defend disruptive forces from FinTechs, third parties or other banks. However, the era of lightweight innovation and limited advancements in payments technology is coming to an end. The revised Payments Services Directive (PSD2) gives third parties the opportunity to develop, launch and become the preferred payments channel in regions where no alternative exists. Increasing smartphone adoption and internet access will see mobile become the dominant channel for everyday purchases. As payments are commoditised, the value of this channel is no longer limited to transaction fees. Instead, it is derived from user volume and data. Tech giants, such as Facebook, Google and Apple, recognise that data equal power and have made evidential steps toward becoming payment powerhouses. Banks bring formidable strengths to the payments arena. There are considerable benefits and revenue sources available to those that mobilise their long-term payment channels. Partnering with FinTechs allows banks to quickly become agile and launch cost-efficient minimum viable products and to test new ideas. To retain relevance in payments post-PSD2, banks must make mobile payments their top priority.
'Doing evaluation': A consultant's perspective
Authors: Longlands Sarah , Markus Francis
Published: July 2024

Evaluation is important for regeneration and economic development, as it helps to demonstrate the impact that initiatives have on local people and places. This is important to ensure that one continues to learn lessons, to demonstrate accountability and to improve the effectiveness of future initiatives and policy. There are a variety of different approaches to tackling evaluation, including the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) evaluation framework, which sets out a generic four-step guide to developing and implementing the evaluation process. There have also been numerous publications on evaluation produced by other organisations, including the New Economics Foundation and Charities Evaluation Service. In CLES Consulting's experience, evaluation can bring with it a number of challenges and pitfalls, including the challenges of commissioning external evaluation, assessing the underlying rationale, performance measurement, attribution, additionality and value for money. This paper considers different approaches to evaluation and some of the main challenges that evaluation can pose to an evaluation team. This is based on CLES Consulting's own experience of developing and delivering evaluation across the UK and Ireland.
Retail chatbots: The challenges and opportunities of conversational commerce
Authors: Leung Chi Hong , Yan Chan Winslet Ting
Published: July 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of machines and/or robots to perform intellectual tasks like humans. AI technologies are widely used to support different activities in retail operations. In particular, retail firms have adopted chatbots to interact with consumers through various communication channels, including social media, live chat, SMS etc. In addition, chatbots have been used to support conversational commerce in which companies automate conversations with consumers about product selection and assist consumers to make informed choices throughout the shopping and decision-making processes. To investigate the state of the art of chatbots in the retail industry, this article qualitatively studies commercial chatbots from 40 retail firms. The study finds that chatbots assist consumers in completing general tasks, such as searching information, purchasing products, making reservations and collecting feedback. Chatbots are good enough to perform such general tasks, although they have limited capability with respect to processing and interpreting natural language. Chatbots also provide menus to address the most predominant issues encountered by consumers while running at a lower operational cost. It is anticipated that chatbots will gain popularity in the retail industry, and consumers would benefit from chatbots with improved features like more accurate predictions and better product recommendations.
Climate change risk: Demands and expectations imposed on banks
Authors: Milkau Udo
Published: July 2024

For several years, there has been discussion about whether climate change risk is a fundamentally new type of risk or can be subsumed under market, credit, operational and systemic risk in the financial industry. The European Central Bank’s current ‘climate risk stress test’ is a milestone marking a shift in that discussion, from a normative one to a perspective on actual exposures and quantitative data. This shift is linked with regulatory guidelines about how climate change risk should be integrated into banks’ risk frameworks, but also comes with some expectations for banks to actively steer funding to the green transformation. We now understand climate change better than ever and are able to estimate the physical damages it will cause (ie the estimated probability distribution of damages from additional ‘extreme events’). This can be mapped to credit exposures by region (eg river valleys) and by industry segment (eg agriculture) as elaborated in the ‘climate risk stress test’. This paper provides a first step for extending the approach from actual exposures to expected losses by comparing the effects of ‘normal’ weather events with the additional climate-change-related events. However, sophisticated models are required to separate the climate-change-related excess of rare but severe events from extreme weather events that are not related to climate change. In contrast to the earlier static concept of ‘stranded assets’, a ‘transition risk’ would be the result of ‘disorderly’ pathways to a low carbon economy rather than a transparent and consistent road map. A sudden and abrupt increase in the price of carbon (or of greenhouse gas emissions in general) would travel along a transmission chain in the economy, eventually affecting banks’ credit and market risk exposure. Determining the effect of such a step function on an estimated loss distribution is methodologically challenging, especially because there are limited data on historical events. The actual transmission will be even more complicated as political decisions interact with social acceptance and there is a (new) risk of the lack of societal consensus. This paper discusses this challenge, using a schematic model of the political decision on and societal reaction to carbon prices and the consequences for carbon-intensive industry sectors and consumers and citizens. Finally, regulators have expectations of how banks should contribute to a ‘green deal’ and bridge the gap between political commitments and economic measures. This task for the financial services industry — ‘steering credit’ — turns out to be a new source of risk for the societal ‘licence to operate’, into which more insight is required. This paper disentangles the various elements as a step towards a better understanding of the challenges that climate-changerelated risk poses to banks.
Neuroscience, urban regeneration and urban health
Authors: Camargo Araceli , Hossain Elahi , Aliko Sarah , Akinola-Odusola Daniel , Artus Josh
Published: July 2024

The National Planning Policy Framework of February 2019 (Chapter 8) and London Plan draft July 2019 (Chapter 1.3.1) have directed those working on the built environment to improve the health of Londoners. To accomplish this goal, this paper will suggest urban regeneration programmes adopt the use of neuroscience, which can help understand the relationship between people, health and urban environments. This is especially relevant as the health issues which are becoming more acute in cities are related to mental and metabolic disorders which fall under the neuroscience line of study. The challenge with introducing neuroscience to the urban realm is, however, the lack of a clear framework. To solve this challenge, this paper will put forward a new neuroscience informed software, which can help urban planners identify which areas are most vulnerable to health risks associated with urban environments. This will be of even more importance as climate change creates further built environment decay, increasing the risk for serious and chronic health issues such as anxiety, obesity, neurodevelopmental problems and depression.
Winter operations: Best practices at Montréal-Trudeau Airport
Authors: Desrosiers Donald
Published: July 2024

Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau (Montréal-Trudeau), Canada's third-busiest airport, receives 220cm of snow a year on average, which is more than any other major airport in North America. Yet, in over 70 years of operation, the airport has never had to suspend operations for more than a few hours because of snow. This is made possible by employing state-of-the-art equipment and the application of a number of best practices that have made Montréal-Trudeau's winter operations a model for snowbound airports around the world. This paper describes how the airport's snow-removal operations are carried out with remarkable precision, employing advanced technology tools, a modern fleet of snow-removal equipment and highly specific procedures to get the job done. It also emphasises the importance of proper equipment maintenance and calibration and the need to leverage the latest technologies to optimise the safety and efficiency of snow-removal operations. Finally, it offers a few words of recommendation for airports facing ice and snow challenges.
The dynamics of 'place-shaping': The changing rationale for urban regeneration
Authors: Hildreth Paul
Published: July 2024

This paper considers whether 'place-shaping', as defined by the Lyons Inquiry, represents a change in rationale for urban regeneration. It argues that 'place-shaping' should be understood within the context of recent developments and evidence in urban policy. What is new is evidence about the functional economy, which allows the possibility of a single narrative of 'place' across the neighbourhood, the municipality and the functional economy. It also enables inclusion and competitive agendas to become more integrated, with different solutions in different places. The danger to avoid is for 'place-shaping' to become identified with systems to implement collaborative arrangements in a standardised way between local authorities.
Social media celebrities as influencers in brand communication: An empirical study on influencer content, its advertising relevance and audience expectations
Authors: Kolo Castulus , Haumer Florian
Published: July 2024

The rise of social media has expanded the opportunities for brands to communicate with their target audiences. In addition to mass communication and direct advertising, brands today can cooperate with social media influencers to target potential consumers via third parties who are less institutionalised and thus highly credible. Although the two-step flow of communication is well established in communication research, social media technology has clearly fuelled the role of opinion leaders (‘influencers’) with respect to brand recommendations. In recent years, however, influencer communication has undergone a process of professionalisation, leading to differentiation in terms of roles, content and audience behaviour. This study combines observational data of influencers’ followers with data from a content analysis of influencers’ YouTube posts and a representative survey of their audience. The results show that influencers’ communication is no longer restricted to certain categories and that their followers seek gratification through the consumption of social media content in very much the same way as with traditional media content. The study also shows that advertising is omnipresent but also consciously anticipated and accepted by followers if certain conditions are fulfilled.
Airport privatisation in India: Investment opportunities in the next phase of development
Authors: Raghunath Satyaki
Published: July 2024

Over the last ten years, air traffic in India has seen unprecedented growth levels. The combination of increased economic growth, the liberalisation of the aviation market and the advent of private airlines and low-fare carriers has changed the face of Indian aviation. To meet infrastructure needs, key airports are being developed through models of public–private partnership. Despite the recent financial crisis and slowdown in passenger and cargo traffic in 2008–09, the general resilience and strong fundamentals of the Indian economy have resulted in traffic picking up again. While the full-service carriers are still struggling, low-fare carriers have made profits and the outlook for the development of airport and aviation infrastructure has started to look stronger. This paper examines the possible implications of the improved outlook for airport and aviation infrastructure development for key stakeholders, including investors, developers, operators and policy makers/regulators.
The city as palimpsest to redefine the role of architectural continuity in re-establishing urban identity in post-industrial landscapes
Authors: Cheshmehzangi Ali , Willman Esko
Published: July 2024

This study reflects on some of the existing research on identifying the city as a palimpsest but through the role of architectural continuity. This is mainly argued as a way to re-establish urban identity in post-industrial urban landscapes and help to reverse the decline of such communities/areas/sites. The paper utilises two case study examples to discuss this important topic in detail. The first case study is an already developed site in Germany, and the second is the one we believe requires immediate and considerate attention in the UK. This research study is an endeavour to strengthen and clarify critical positions toward the ongoing literature, reflecting on an example of a derelict area in the city of Nottingham, and as such should not be viewed as an attempt to provide general, wider-reaching practical solutions to the question of urban identity. Instead, it is the aim to explore, through a literature review and selected case studies, the potentials in converting post-industrial landscapes into publicly accessible spaces and particularly what role this can play in re-establishing an urban identity in the area. The findings from this study contribute to extended research that values the role of architectural continuity and urban identity in post-industrial urban landscapes. In doing so, we believe the city should be recognised and valued as a palimpsest, through which it can provide an opportunity to regenerate its abandoned and derelict areas to enhance community values, pride and growth.
Building community capacity under ‘austerity urbanism’: Stimulating, supporting and maintaining resident engagement in neighbourhood regeneration in Manchester
Authors: Deas Iain , Doyle Jennifer
Published: July 2024

The decline or withdrawal of funding for targeted regeneration initiatives in England, linked to the wider programme of austerity in public finances, presents major challenges for deprived neighbourhoods. Government’s expectation is that the demise of most neighbourhood-focused regeneration initiatives will be offset by the increased involvement of a host of local, voluntary and private-sector actors as part of a wider programme of localism in which civil society assumes responsibility for public policy and service delivery functions previously exercised by the state. This paper assesses the scope for and likelihood of this radical transformation by considering the experience of four neighbourhoods in Manchester. Through a programme of interviews with a range of stakeholders, the paper explores the implications posed by recent policy reforms for levels of resident activism and engagement, and considers the degree to which neighbourhood actors can build capacity in order to contribute meaningfully to future regeneration efforts. The paper concludes that sustained intervention is needed to ensure that raised levels of social capital resulting from past policy initiatives do not dissipate. Developing community capacity in deprived neighbourhoods, the paper concludes, requires concerted and concentrated policy intervention that is at odds with government’s current emphasis on laissez-faire localism.
Outsourcing, new technologies and new technology risks: Current and trending UK regulatory themes, concerns and focuses
Authors: Lewis Mark
Published: July 2024

‘Traditional’ information technology and business process outsourcing is declining. Cloud computing is growing. Regulated financial services firms are increasingly deploying automation, software robotics, artificial intelligence, algorithmic processing and digitisation. The UK and other national and supranational regulators are concerned about the consequences of such technologies, new business models (eg FinTech, cloud computing), third-party service provision and new supply chains. Adoption of these new technologies, supply chains and operating models presents a rapidly growing cyber risk. The biggest issues facing the global financial services industry and its regulators are cyber risk and resilience. Regulators are clearly focusing on those issues, though not to the exclusion of other concerns about outsourcing, cloud computing and third-party risk. Cyber risk and resilience and third-party/supply chain compliance will become the foremost and most pervasive regulatory concerns over the coming years. Regulators in many jurisdictions are aware of the tension between supervising outsourcing, third-party IT services, digital and cyber risk, and facilitating (1) technological innovation in financial services (FinTech) and (2) social and financial inclusivity (‘redlining risk’). They seem to be struggling to resolve that tension. This paper focuses on UK regulation, but refers to and cites throughout national and supranational regulatory statements, guidance and rules.
On the definition of risk
Authors: Lemos Filipe
Published: July 2024

This paper aims to build, through the collection of inputs from prior research, regulatory input and practitioner’s experience, a comprehensive definition of risk. Risk is not measurable uncertainty or volatility. Risk is a three-part concept: (1) risk is the potential that events may have an unexpected and noteworthy impact on results, ie a consequence of exposure while pursuing objectives in an uncertain environment; (2) risk is ontological uncertainty, the unknown unknown; and (3) risk is the perception of expected utility, as how risk is individually perceived and socially amplified influences its experience and subsequent effects. So, the challenge is to deal with risk by understanding the impossibility of predicting the future. One should learn from the past but simultaneously accept that not all past lessons address every issue coming our way.
The limitations of transparency policy in OTC markets and derivatives trading
Authors: Coşkun Yener
Published: July 2024

After each financial failure related to Over the Counter (OTC) markets and derivatives trading, one may observe the call of more transparency for market participants. During the global financial crisis, there was a growing expectation of a better disclosure framework for OTC markets and derivatives trading. More specifically, some believe that a better disclosure framework for OTC markets and derivatives may help to improve both efficiency/stability in the marketplace and investor protection. From the financial firm/system-wide risk management perspective, it is argued that more transparency in OTC markets and derivatives trading may help to improve firm/system-wide risk management by enhancing self, official and market disciplines. In this paper, the author aims to analyse the importance and limitations of the transparency policy by analysing transparency literature in banking. By using the ideas in banking and the global financial crisis lessons, the author attempts to define limitations of the policy of more transparency in OTC market/derivatives trading. The paper is specifically aimed at analysing the potential problems of OTC market/derivatives trading in the case of sophisticated financial markets, and attempts to provide a brief from an emerging markets’ perspective. In the light of the literature review and discussions, it is concluded that more transparency in OTC markets and derivatives trading may not necessarily mean a better marketplace, due to clear, inherent limitations of the mechanism.
Urban Improvement Districts in Germany: New legal instruments for joint proprietor activities in area development
Authors: Kreutz Stefan
Published: July 2024

This paper is based on findings from an ongoing research project at HafenCity University (HCU) Hamburg on Business and Neighbourhood Improvement Districts (BID and NID) in Germany, generically called Urban Improvement Districts (UIDs). The City of Hamburg introduced the first legislation in Europe allowing the transfer of the proprietor-led BID model and its mechanisms of joint financing and implementing activities in the public realm to residential areas at the end of 2007. A pilot project in the housing estate of Hamburg Steilshoop is testing this new legal instrument in practice. The author describes the introduction of the UID concept in Germany and the specific attributes of the German model. The transition of the BID concept from the longstanding privatist tradition in the US to the formerly strong welfare state in Germany requires careful adaptation to make the instrument fit for purpose under different cultural, legal and fiscal circumstances. The transfer of the mechanisms from commercial districts and business-oriented tasks to residential areas demands even more adjustments. The paper specifies both the risks and the potentials of the new legal instruments for urban development and area regeneration in Germany. Owing to the so far meagre practical experience with the new legal instruments in Germany, the findings are based less on empirical evidence and more on desk research and results from debates on this new private-led urban regeneration policy with urban planners and practitioners, representatives from the real-estate sector and scholars from different disciplines.
Early prevention of accessibility issues
Authors: Tierney Aidan
Published: July 2024

As many as one in five people have a disability. This paper presents a workflow intended to help content creators deliver web and mobile experiences to as many users as possible, including those with disabilities. The goals of the approach are to anticipate and prevent accessibility issues during early work – prior to development – and to understand accessibility as a responsibility shared across the team. Reviews of project requirements, supplier contracts, wireframes or mock-ups, visual designs and copy decks are opportunities to identify potential issues before they enter the product build.
The cyber threat, trophy information and the fortress mentality
Authors: Scully Tim
Published: July 2024

‘It won’t happen to me’ is a prevalent mindset among senior executives in the private and public sectors when considering targeted cyber intrusions. This is exacerbated by the long-term adoption of a ‘fortress mentality’ towards cyber security, and by the attitude of many of our cyber-security professionals, who speak a different language when it comes to communicating cyber-security events to senior executives. The prevailing approaches to cyber security have clearly failed. Almost every week another serious, targeted cyber intrusion is reported, but reported intrusions are only the tip of the iceberg. Why have we got it so wrong? It must be acknowledged that cyber security is no longer the domain of cyber-security experts alone. Many more of us at various levels of leadership must understand, and be more deeply engaged in, the cyber-security challenge if we are to deal with the threat holistically and effectively. Governments cannot combat the cyber threat alone, particularly the so-called advanced persistent threat; they must work closely with industry as trusted partners. Industry will be the ‘boots on the ground’ in cyber security, but there are challenges to building this relationship, which must be based on sound principles.
Strategies for the urban regeneration of the Museum of Islamic Art Park in Doha, Qatar
Authors: Al Fadala Eman Saleh , Furlan Raffaello , Awwaad Reem , Marthya Khalida Lifam , Osman Tagwa A. A. , Al-Matwi Rashid
Published: July 2024

Doha has witnessed rapid urban growth, an increasing population rate and a greater reliance on cars as the primary mode of transport. This has caused social and environmental problems related to a sprawling urban pattern, increased levels of air pollution and high traffic congestion, among others. One of the key issues related to urban land use distribution is the lack of connection between green spaces and the neighbouring urban areas. Using the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) as a case study, this research investigates the existing condition of the MIA Park and recommends strategies for implementing urban regeneration and enhancing the accessibility and connectivity of green spaces in Doha. The data is collected through: (1) site observations; (2) unstructured interviews; and (3) visual material (ie photographs and maps). Findings suggest that accessibility to the MIA Park is compromised due to a lack of comprehensive urban design elements and inefficient intermodal integration. The findings provide useful insights for drafting policies for urban and green space integration in a heavily car-dependent Middle Eastern city scenario. The findings contribute to understanding the landscaping of Doha city, namely, how public green spaces are integrated with the urban areas, and how this aligns with the aims of Qatar’s national planning strategies. This study reveals that Doha lacks a well-connected green network that is accessible to all modes of transport, especially pedestrians. National planning strategies need to consider the significant accessibility and connectivity issues in the green spaces of Doha to achieve sustainable development.
Human-centred artificial intelligence in the banking sector
Authors: Krishnaraj Arul Obuchettiar , Megargel Alan
Published: July 2024

Changes in technology have shaped how corporate and retail businesses have evolved, alongside the customers’ preferences. The advent of smart digital devices and social media has shaped how consumers interact and transact with their financial institutions over the past two decades. With the rapid evolution of new technologies and customers’ growing preference for digital engagement with financial institutions, organisations need to adopt and align with emerging technologies that support speed, accuracy, efficiency and security in a user-friendly manner. Today, consumers want hyper-personalised interactions that are more frequent and proactive. Moreover, financial institutions have a growing need to cater to consumers’ new demands. Financial institutions, such as banks, continuously adapt to the latest technologies to keep pace with evolving customer behaviours, needs and experiences. One such emerging technology is artificial intelligence (AI). Many organisations realise the potential of AI. A human-centred AI system, however, must be capable of understanding human characteristics and making decisions like humans. This paper aims to help banks understand the importance of deriving and processing customer emotions from the unstructured data captured from various omnichannels to develop full-fledged human-centred AI-enabled products and services, with emphasis on practising a co-development mindset between the important stakeholders (banks, IT vendors and focus groups). In addition, the paper proposes a framework for banks to adopt and stay competent on the digital transformation journey.
Digital marketing and misinformation: Why we need a new professional ethics to guide our practice
Authors: Hodson Jaigris
Published: July 2024

In a time of misinformation, it is important for marketers, especially digital marketers, to consider how our practice inadvertently contributes to the problem. In a new, volatile and unpredictable information environment, our existing professional ethics may not be sufficient to address the ways we spread misinformation in our own work. This paper thus proposes a new way of thinking about the ethics of digital marketing so that marketers not only avoid spreading misinformation but also help to mitigate the problem more broadly. The paper proposes the development of a new professional ethics that is influenced by the moral philosophy of contractualism. Contractualism, as developed by T. J. Scanlon, begins with the question of ‘what we owe to each other’. It encourages people to think about ethics in terms of the social contract, thus considering stakeholders far beyond our clients, customers and shareholders. The paper will explain contractualism, how we might practise marketing in a contractualist way, and why doing so will help the fight against misinformation.
An analysis of future trends in non-aeronautical revenue: A case study from Adelaide Airport
Authors: Moulds James , Lohmann Gui
Published: July 2024

The need for airports to further develop non-aeronautical revenue continues to be a major concern for worldwide, privatised and commercially focused airports. The aim of this paper is to analyse future trends in non-aeronautical revenue sources and to identify both the opportunities available and possible threats to current revenue streams. This paper utilises Adelaide Airport operations as a case study and investigates the various factors potentially impacting non-aeronautical revenue in this context.
Assessing the effectiveness of the Townscape Heritage Initiative in regeneration
Authors: Reeve Alan , Shipley Robert
Published: July 2024

The impact on land use of area-wide regeneration spending related to historic conservation is largely under-researched. This paper is intended to make a contribution to this subject within the context of conservation studies. It arises out of the findings from a longitudinal investigation into the more general impact of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Townscape Heritage Initiative across the UK. This research has examined 16 cases where significant investment has been made in the built fabric in order to improve the townscape and other aspects of the heritage. Through an analysis of changes in land use mapped at three points over a ten-year period, the paper presents findings from a selection of seven of these cases, and highlights patterns of change in terms of land use, and the relationship between newly prioritised uses and their ‘fit’ with the historic identity of place. The value of the research lies both in these generalisable findings and in the methods described to arrive at them.
A camera-based approach for digitising a large-scale photographic negative collection
Authors: Moore Jeremy D. , Peters Todd C.
Published: July 2024

The University Archives at Texas State University contains an estimated 1.8 million photographic negatives. In 2017, the University Libraries were awarded a TexTreasures Grant, funded by the US Institute of Museum and Library Services, from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, to research and build custom capture stations and digitise an initial 6,000 negatives from the collection. In this comparative analysis, the authors present evidence that their camera-based system surpasses traditional scanners for photographic negative digitisation. Major factors affecting equipment and workflow decisions are discussed.