bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clustering Agricultural Productivity by Type and Results Using K-Medoids Method in Districts North Aceh
Authors: Zahara Mutia , Fuadi Wahyu , Meiyanti Rini
Published: January 2025

This research aims to develop a web-based application that can cluster sub-districts in North Aceh District based on the type and yield of agricultural productivity, focusing on increasing the ease of visualization and data analysis by users. The method applied in this research is K-Medoids, a clustering technique used to group sub-districts based on high, medium, and low harvest levels. The application will use data from the North Aceh District Agriculture Office, covering 2021 to 2023, including various food crops such as rice, corn, peanuts, green beans, cassava, sweet potatoes, and soybeans. This research will analyze the sub-district name, type of agriculture, year of production, planting area, and harvest area to identify clusters of sub-districts with similar agricultural yield patterns. The system is developed using the PHP programming language to facilitate implementation and data access by stakeholders. As an evaluation tool for clustering results, the Davies-Bouldin Index (DBI) is used to measure the quality of clustering results. The results of this study are expected to provide insights into agricultural productivity in North Aceh District and assist policymakers in designing more effective strategies to increase agricultural yields, especially in low-yielding sub-districts. In addition, this application also provides an interactive platform for users to analyze agrarian data quickly and efficiently.
Financial Management System for Final-Year University Students Implementing a Rule-Based Method on the Android Platfor
Authors: Azzahra Iskandar Farah , Fikry Muhammad , Rosnita Lidya
Published: January 2025

Final-year students face significant financial challenges due to limited income and low financial literacy. This often leads to uncontrolled spending, lack of awareness about financial habits, and imbalanced income and expenses. This study proposes a rule-based financial management system to help students organize, monitor, and analyze their finances. The analysis shows that students' main expenses are food, transportation, and housing, with financial risks arising from irregular financial recording and overspending. The proposed system includes features like expense categorization, budget limits, monthly reports, notifications for unusual spending, and reminders to record finances. Applying a rule-based approach, the system offers personalized recommendations, such as budget control for specific categories and early warnings for disproportionate expenses. This application aims to improve financial awareness, help students prioritize spending, and reduce financial risks. It also serves as a financial education tool to support students in achieving financial stability as they transition into professional life.
Challenges and Obstacles associated with the CIMS system applied in UTAS Oman
Authors: AlShibli Aaisha S. , AlZaabi Maryam
Published: January 2025

Like any new and newly used system, the CIMS system faces some obstacles that have a negative impact on university systems and workflow. Over the past two years since the implementation of the College of Information and Management system in applied universities, many of the problems associated with it have emerged, which led to the holding of many introductory and practical workshops for the possibility of repairing some of them or finding solutions to others.
In this research paper, we present the problems that appeared to academic advisors during the period of recording subjects and discuss them in order to obtain proposed compromise solutions to avoid their reappearance or to expand knowledge on how to solve them if they reappear. We conclude with the positives available in the system if it is free of any problems, then define a future outlook for the possibility of developing it for the benefit of work and reducing the burden on the academic advisor.
أثر استراتيجيات الإبداع الإداري على أداء العاملين في المملكة العربية السعودية (دراسة ميدانية على مجموعة من الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة بمدينة الرياض)
Authors:   دكتوراه في إدارة الأعمال، كلية إدارة الأعمال، جامعة لينكولن، ماليزيا, الوادعي عبدالله , غوش ابهيجيت ,   دكتوراه في إدارة الأعمال، كلية إدارة الأعمال، جامعة لينكولن، ماليزيا, شمسي محمد ,   دكتوراه في إدارة الأعمال، جامعة بورغوني، ديجون، فرنسا
Published: January 2025

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على أثر استراتيجيات الإبداع الإداري في تحسين أداء العاملين داخل الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة في المملكة العربية السعودية، حيث تم إجراء الدراسة الحالية خلال العام الأكاديمي (2024/2025)، واعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وعلى الاستبيان كأداة أولية لجمع البيانات اللازمة للدراسة. تكون مجتمع الدراسة من (22) شركة صغيرة ومتوسطة تعمل جميعها في مدينة الرياض، وقد راعى الباحث التوزيع الجغرافي لهذه الشركات لضمان تمثيل كامل مجتمع الدراسة، ونظرا لاتساع مجتمع الدراسة وصعوبة حصره كاملا، فقد تم استخدام طريقة العينة الميسرة لجمع البيانات من المستجيبين لحصر عينة الدراسة والتي بلغ عددها (114) مبحوثا، وقد تم توزيع الاستبيان على كامل عينة الدراسة، حيث تم استرداد (102) استبانة، وبعد فحص الاستبانات، تم استبعاد (8) منها لعدم صلاحيتها للتحليل وبهذا يكون عدد الاستبانات الصالحة للتحليل (94) استبانة، وهو ما يمثل ما نسبته (92.12%) من إجمالي عدد الاستبانات المستردة، وقد تم تحليلها جميعا بالاعتماد على برنامج التحليل الاحصائي(SPSS) . توصلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها: وجود أثر ذو دلالة إحصائية لإستراتيجيات الإبداع الإداري (الممارسات الإبداعية، القابلية للتطوير، الدعم والتشجيع) على أداء العاملين (جودة العمل، الالتزام، كمية العمل المنجز) في المملكة العربية السعودية داخل مجموعة الشركات الصغيرة والمتوسطة بمدينة الرياض محل الدراسة عند مستوى دلالة معنوية (α≤0.05). أوصت الدراسة بمجموعة من التوصيات أهمها: قياس مدى فعالية الإبداع ومحاولة تجسيدها داخل المنظمة، ومنح المزيد من الثقة للعاملين وإعطائهم روح المسؤولية من أجل الزيادة في تقديم ما عندهم من إمكانيات، وتشجيع روح التعاون والمشاركة بين العاملين من أجل تبادل الآراء وسهولة حل المشكلات واكتساب المعارف فيما بينهم.
عوائق تحقيق التميز التشغيلي ضمن وجود قيادة فعالة وداعمة (دراسة حالة في المنظمات السعودية)
Authors:   دكتوراه في الإدارة، قسم الإدارة، كلية الإدارة، جامعة ميد أوشن، المملكة العربية السعودية, العطاس عبير
Published: January 2025

هدف البحث الحالي إلى التعرف على عوائق تحقيق التميز التشغيلي في المنظمات السعودية في ظل وجود قيادة فعالة وداعمة. ولتحقيق ذلك، تم استخدام الاستبانة كأداة بحثية لجمع البيانات اللازمة حول هذه العوائق وفقًا للأبعاد المختلفة للتميز التشغيلي. وقد أسفرت نتائج البحث عن عدة مؤشرات هامة، منها: وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى (0,01) بين متوسطات استجابات أفراد العينة حول كافة أبعاد الاستبانة، طبقًا لمتغير سنوات الخبرة، مما يشير إلى أن سنوات الخبرة تؤثر بشكل كبير في إدراك الأفراد للعوائق المرتبطة بالتميز التشغيلي. كما أظهرت النتائج وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى (0,01) بين متوسطات استجابات أفراد العينة حول كافة أبعاد الاستبانة، باستثناء بُعد "العوائق التي تتعلق بتميز العاملين"، طبقًا لمتغيري نوع المنظمة والمنصب الوظيفي. وهذا يعني أن المنظمات الحكومية والخاصة، بالإضافة إلى اختلافات في المناصب الوظيفية، تؤثر بشكل مختلف في تقييم العوائق التي تواجه تحقيق التميز التشغيلي. علاوة على ذلك، كشفت النتائج عن أهمية دور القيادة في تجاوز هذه العوائق وتعزيز بيئة العمل لتحقيق التميز التشغيلي. وأوصى البحث بضرورة تطوير برامج تدريبية متخصصة لتحسين مهارات العاملين، وتعزيز التواصل بين القيادات العليا والفرق التشغيلية لمواجهة التحديات بشكل فعال. وفي إطار ذلك، يُظهر البحث أن التميز التشغيلي ليس مجرد هدف تقني أو تنظيمي، بل يتطلب تفاعلًا بين العديد من العوامل مثل القيادة، الاستراتيجيات، الثقافة المؤسسية، والموارد البشرية. ومن خلال تحقيق هذا التميز، يمكن للمنظمات السعودية تحسين كفاءتها، وتقديم خدمات عالية الجودة، وتعزيز قدرتها على المنافسة في السوق المحلي والدولي. بالتالي، فإن تحقيق التميز التشغيلي يُعتبر حجر الزاوية لتحقيق الأهداف الاستراتيجية الكبرى للمملكة في إطار رؤية 2030.
دور الاستقرار السياسي والأمني في جذب الاستثمارات الأجنبية واختيار الدولة المضيفة (دراسة تطبيقية على شركات الاستثمار الأجنبي في المملكة العربية السعودية)
Authors:   دكتوراه في إدارة الأعمال، كلية إدارة الأعمال، جامعة لينكولن، ماليزيا, الغامدي ابتسام , غوش ابهيجيت ,   دكتوراه في إدارة الأعمال، كلية إدارة الأعمال، جامعة لينكولن، ماليزيا, شمسي محمد ,   دكتوراه في إدارة الأعمال، جامعة بورغوني، ديجون، فرنسا
Published: January 2025

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على دور الاستقرار السياسي والأمني في جذب الاستثمارات الأجنبية واختيار الدولة المضيفة داخل شركات الاستثمار الأجنبي في المملكة العربية السعودية، حيث تم إجراء الدراسة الحالية خلال العام الأكاديمي (2024/2025م)، واعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وعلى الاستبيان كأداة لجمع البيانات الأولية. تكون مجتمع الدراسة من (38) شركة تعمل جميعها في المملكة العربية السعودية، وقد راعت الباحثة التوزيع الجغرافي لهذه الشركات لضمان تمثيل كامل مجتمع الدراسة. بلغ عدد أفراد عينة الدراسة (185) مبحوثا حيث تم استرداد (176) استبانة، وبعد فحص الاستبانات، تم استبعاد (26) استبانة منها لعدم صلاحيتها للتحليل وبهذا يكون عدد الاستبانات الصالحة للتحليل (150) استبانة، وهو ما يمثل ما نسبته (85.22%) من إجمالي عدد الاستبانات المستردة، وتم تحليلها بالاعتماد على برنامج التحليل الإحصائي (SPSS).. توصلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها: وجود أثر ذو دلالة إحصائية للاستقرار السياسي (التشريعات القانونية الداعمة، تحفيز الملكية الأجنبية الكاملة) والأمني (مكافحة الإرهاب، تعزيز الأمن الداخلي) في جذب الاستثمارات الأجنبية واختيار الدولة المضيفة داخل شركات الاستثمار الأجنبي في المملكة العربية السعودية عند مستوى دلالة معنوي (α≤0.05). وأوصت الدراسة بمجموعة من التوصيات أهمها: على المملكة العربية السعودية العمل على تهيئة مناخها الاستثماري ليكون أكثر جاذبية وفعالية وتعزيز التوعية بأهمية دعــم مسيرة الإصلاح المؤسسي التي تقـوم عليها رؤية المملكة 2030، والعمل أكثر على توفير مناخ جاذب للاستثمارات الأجنبية عبر التقليل من الشروط الموضوعة على تدفق رؤوس الأموال الأجنبية، ووضع استراتيجية واضحة تهدف إلى الوصول إلى توطين التكنولوجيا والتحول إلى منتج وليس مستهلك كما فعلت دول كالصين وكوريا الجنوبية وماليزيا.
Klasifikasi Kualitas Biji Kedelai Menggunakan Transfer Learning Convolutional Neural Network Dan SMOTE
Authors: Amanda Prawita Ningrum  , Sri Winarno  , Vincentius Praskatama
Published: January 2025

Soybeans are an important commodity in the food and feed industry, where they can be used to produce soy milk or other processed products. However, low-quality seeds can reduce the quality of the processed products and increase production costs. To address this issue, a soybean seed quality classification system was developed using the method of Transfer Learning with CNN and SMOTE. This method leverages the ability of neural networks for extracting of the visual features and handle for data imbalance between classes. The study shows that the CNN model achieved value accuracy is 91.09%, while the combination of CNN and SMOTE get the accuracyf 89.92%. Additionally, the MobileNetV2 model reached an accuracy of 91.11%, which further improved to 92.42% after applying SMOTE. These results demonstrate that the use of Transfer Learning and SMOTE significantly enhances accuracy in soybean seed quality classification, resulting in a more effective.
Peramalan Harga Cabai Rawit Merah Menggunakan Attention Mechanism Berbasis Long Short-Term Memory
Authors: Witanti Wina , Arie Anggara Setyo , Melina Melina
Published: January 2025

Red cayenne pepper is a commodity that has important economic value in Indonesia, especially in West Java Province. Cayenne pepper often experiences significant price fluctuations which can cause inflation. In 2022 there will be the highest inflation in West Java in the last eight years due to increased commodity prices, including cayenne pepper. There needs to be an effort to maintain the stability of the price of red cayenne pepper in West Java. This research aims to create a price forecasting system for red cayenne peppers in West Java by comparing two deep learning approaches, namely Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM) and Long-Short Term Memory with Attention Mechanism (LSTM-Attention-LSTM) to obtain high accuracy in predicting the price of red cayenne pepper. The results of this research show that the LSTM model using 3 hidden layers, 100 neurons, 128 dense, 1 dense, and 32 batch sizes, produces Mean Absolute Error (MAE) values ​​of 0.023, Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 0.152, and Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) is 3.68%. Meanwhile, the LSTM-Attention-LSTM model with the same configuration produces an MAE value of 0.017, RMSE of 0.130, and MAPE of 2.74%. The results of this research can be a reference for the community and government in maintaining price stability for cayenne pepper in West Java.
Klasifikasi Multilabel Pada Gaya Belajar Siswa Sekolah Dasar Menggunakan Algoritma Machine Learning
Authors: I Kadek Nicko Ananda  , Ni Putu Novita Puspa Dewi  , Ni Wayan Marti  , Luh Joni Erawati Dewi
Published: January 2025

Learning style plays a very important role in determining the success of a person's learning process. An individual generally has a combination of all three existing learning styles including Visual, Auditorial, and Kinesthetic. However, what distinguishes the abilities of individuals from each other is how the dominant combination of each learning style is or not, so it is important to identify. This study aims to build a multi-label classification model to classify the learning styles of elementary school students. The machine learning algorithms used to build the model are Decision Tree, K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP). The performance of these four models is compared using the Hamming Loss, Accuracy, Precision, Recall, and F1-Score performance metrics. The Classifier Chains method is implemented to provide capabilities to KNNs and SVMs that cannot directly handle multi-label classification problems. The dataset used in this study is the Data Set of Learning Style Preference. The separation of the dataset was made into three different forms of data sizes, including: Data I: 90% training, 10% testing; Data II: 80% training 20% testing; and Data III: 70% training 30% testing. Cross-validation using K-Fold Cross Validation with a k-value of 10-fold was also applied to the training data. Based on testing, the best performance was obtained on the Decision Tree model with a hamming loss of 0.014, which indicates a very low prediction error rate per individual label.  A recall value of 99% indicates that the model is able to detect almost all positive labels correctly, and an F1-score of 98% indicates that the model has excellent and balanced performance, without bias against both positive and negative label predictions. The performance of the Decision Tree model was followed by MLP, SVM, and KNN which showed lower results.
“They Leave Their Babies Where?”: The Case of Repair-Driven Learner Explanation in an Adult ESL Conversation Class
Authors: Rude Cicely
Published: January 2025

In a world in which rampant misinformation and partial truths can spread like wildfire, adult English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation classes can become fertile ground for unplanned discussions about unexpected information. When a student introduces new information, it can lead to repair-driven side sequences in which student explanations take center stage. These moments not only help clarify misunderstandings but also provide valuable opportunities for learners to strengthen their interactional competence and navigate nuanced communication challenges in the target language.
“We Need to Think about the Grammar”: Practices for Opening Explanations on Language and Changing their Linguistic Focus
Authors: Romig Mark
Published: January 2025

Although the role of grammar instruction is still highly debated within the field of second language acquisition and language pedagogy (Nassaji, 2017), explanations have emerged as fruit-bearing interactional phenomena that can illustrate the “how” of explicit grammar instruction (Fasel Lauzon, 2015; Hudson, 2011; Majlesi, 2018; Matsumoto & Dobs, 2017; Ro, 2021; Romig & Horan, 2023; Rosborough, 2011; Smotrova, 2014). A key feature of explanations is their sequential organization, described by Fasel Lauzon (2015) as consisting of an opening, a core, and a closing. In a nutshell, openings involve some problematization of prior talk, cores provide a candidate solution to said problem, and closings involve acceptance of that candidate solution. Researchers have revealed much about how cores are delivered, particularly focusing on how grammatical concepts can be illustrated through a variety of multimodal resources (Hudson, 2011; Matsumoto & Dobs, 2017; Romig & Horan, 2023; Rosborough, 2011; Smotrova, 2014), but less attention has been paid to openings and closings. This is perhaps unsurprising given that the bulk of content is delivered in an explanation core, but knowing how to open grammar explanations can be of particular importance for teachers in training who may not know when an explanation is due or how to initiate one themselves. Additionally, there does not seem to be any research detailing how to make clear that an explanation of a particular language point is grammatical, and not about any other linguistic issue (e.g., meaning, pronunciation, etc.). Thus, this paper adopts a conversation analytic framework to examine how a teacher opens an explanation sequence on the use of “so” and ensures that it is about its grammatical role as a coordinating conjunction, not on its meaning.
Study Quality in Applied Linguistics: Highlights from Dr. Luke Plonsky’s Public Talk
Authors: Beccia Ashley , Chen Zhizi (ZZ)
Published: January 2025

On October 15, 2024, the Center for International Foreign Language Teacher Education (CIFLTE) hosted a public talk by Dr. Luke Plonsky on study quality, research methods, and ethics in applied linguistics. Faculty and students from universities around the world attended the talk via Zoom.
Dr. Luke Plonsky is a Professor of Applied Linguistics at Northern Arizona University. In addition to teaching courses in second language (L2) acquisition and research methods, Professor Plonsky is a prolific researcher. With a primary focus on L2 research methodology, he has published over 100 articles, book chapters, and books. In 2024, Professor Plonsky edited the book Open Science in Applied Linguistics and co-authored the guidebook Addressing Questionable Research Practices in Applied Linguistics: A Practical Guide. Professor Plonsky currently serves as the Editor of Studies in Second Language Acquisition, as well as Managing Editor of Foreign Language Annals, and General Editor of Applied Linguistics Press.
​​CIFLTE extends its deepest gratitude to Professor Plonsky for his stimulating talk.
Analisis Kontribusi Program “Peduli Guru” Lazismu Banyumas Terhadap Kesejahteraan Guru
Authors: Pinangku Insan Mahkota Utama , Mintarti  , Dasuki Niken Paramarti
Published: January 2025

Lazismu Banyumas sebagai organisasi pengelola zakat menaruh kepedulian besar terhadap pendidikan. Di tahun 2023 pendistribusian dana pada bidang pendidikan mencapai Rp 455.265.500,- tertinggi diantara bidang lain seperti ekonomi, sosial, dakwah, dan kesehatan. Peduli Guru sebagai salah satu program dibidang pendidikan belum mendapat banyak perhatian para peneliti. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk melihat bagaimana pelaksanaan Program Peduli Guru dan kontribusinya terhadap kesejahteraan guru. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi lapangan. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara kepada pihak Lazismu Banyumas dan guru penerima program. Informan dipilih dengan metode purposive sampling dengan jumlah enam orang. Data selanjutnya dianalisis dengan metode analisis interaktif dengan tahapan kondensasi data dan penyajian data. Kemudian data diolah terus-menerus hingga memperoleh kesimpulan akhir. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa pelaksanaan Program Peduli Guru secara managemen dan pelaksanaan program berjalan dengan baik, hal tersebut terlihat dari tidak adanya keluhan dari pelaksana program dan penerima bantuan program. Kontribusi Program Peduli Guru adalah 1) kontribusi ekonomi, meski jumlah bantuan kecil dan belum mampu menyejahterakan guru penerima program terbantu karena dana yang diterima lebih dari gaji pokok. 2) motivasi mengajar, ekonomi bukan faktor utama penerima program menjadi guru tetapi  Program Peduli Guru memberikan apresiasi kepada mereka sehingga meningkatkan motivasi mengajar.
Building Harmony Through Pela Bola: Cultural Capital for Religious Conflict Reconciliation in Maluku
Authors: Afdhal
Published: January 2025

This study examines the role of Pela Bola as cultural capital in efforts to reconcile religious conflicts in Maluku. The main issue discussed is the social conflict that has plagued Maluku and how Pela Bola can be a medium for creating social harmony. Pela is a traditional conflict reconciliation practice in Maluku, and Pela Bola is interpreted as the use of football as a medium for conflict reconciliation and efforts to create sustainable peace. The research method used is qualitative, with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observations, and literature studies. The research findings indicate that local identity can be an important capital in building harmony within the community. In Maluku, Pela Bola, as a culture and local identity, serves as both a medium and cultural capital in religious conflict reconciliation. Pela Bola becomes a strong cultural capital to integrate the community and maintain solidarity in interfaith relations. Football is used as an integration arena that creates a cultural identity based on local wisdom, strengthening kinship relations between the Muslim and Christian communities in Maluku. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the government and community organizations should further support and promote Pela Bola as a primary strategy in religious conflict reconciliation. Additionally, this research contributes to providing insights into the effectiveness of local cultural capital in creating peace and social harmony in post-conflict communities.
Alman Ebeveynlerin Orman Anaokullarına İlişkin Tercih Nedenleri ve Beklentileri
Authors: Deniz Umay Hazar
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırma, Alman ebeveynlerin çocuklarının eğitimi için orman anaokulunu tercih etme nedenlerini ve orman anaokulundan beklentilerini belirlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bununla birlikte beklentilerinin karşılanıp karşılanmadığına dair izlenimlerini ortaya çıkarmak da diğer bir amaçtır. Almanya’nın Hamburg şehrinde bulunan tipik bir orman anaokulunda 6 ebeveyn ile yürütülen bu araştırma nitel bir araştırma deseni olan durum çalışmasıdır. Yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formlarıyla toplanan veriler MAXQDA Analytics Pro 2022 programı ile kodlanarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonunda tercih nedenleri, beklentiler ve izlenimler olmak üzere üç temaya ulaşılmıştır. Araştırma sonucuna göre ebeveynler doğayla ilişkili, sağlıkla ilgili ve çeşitli deneyimlerden kaynaklanan nedenlerden dolayı çocukları için orman anaokulunu tercih etmektedir. Ek olarak ebeveynler, sağlık ve gelişimle ilgili, doğayla ilgili, öğrenme yöntemiyle ilgili ve oyunla ilgili beklentilere sahiptir. Ayrıca ebeveynlerin izlenimlerine göre, orman anaokullarına giden çocuklar daha özgür, becerikli, yorgun ama mutlu, çevreye duyarlı, oyuncu, sosyal, sağlıklı, bilgili, cesur, aktif, kendine güvenen, odaklanmış ve yaratıcı hale gelmektedirler.
Parabolic Numbers: A New Perspective
Authors: Dündar Furkan Semih
Published: January 2025

Thus far, many studies have been conducted on $p$-complex numbers. Depending on the sign of $p$, there are three cases: hyperbolic, dual, and elliptic. In the literature, dual numbers are called parabolic numbers, but they do not parameterize parabolas. Therefore, a number system that parameterizes parabolas is worth studying. This paper defines $p$ as a function of the coordinate $y$ and obtains a number system named parabolic numbers whose circles are parabolas. These parabolic numbers complete the set of number systems where circles are conic sections. Finally, this paper discusses the prospect of further research.
The impact of forensic accounting in rationalizing judicial decisions in Iraq
Authors: Omar Mohammed
Published: January 2025

The role of forensic accounting has emerged as a major field of accounting practices that relies on special techniques, which include fraud examination, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, business evaluation, expert testimony, litigation support, and cyber security in order to help the judiciary make rational decisions. This study aims to demonstrate the impact of forensic accounting in rationalizing judicial decisions in Iraq, and to achieve the objectives of the research study by designing a questionnaire that was sent to the study sample. The external auditors include academic accountants, professional accountants, and forensic accountants working in the governorates of Dohuk and Erbil, where (50) questionnaires were received. To analyze the study data, the Statistical Program for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used, and the study reached a number of results, the most important of which is that forensic accounting helps judicial authorities and supports the work of oversight bodies to combat corruption, especially in light of the era of digitization and information technology, and forensic accounting affects the reduction of financial fraud operations. Because the forensic accountant has good methods, techniques, and skills, he can detect and investigate multiple operations such as money laundering, fraud, and embezzlement.
The study presented some recommendations, most notably: the necessity of issuing legislation, laws and standards to regulate the forensic accounting profession, defining the rights and duties of the forensic accountant, holding seminars and conferences to increase awareness of the importance of forensic accounting by concerned parties, and establishing an official professional association organized for forensic accountants so that they can seek help in disputes. And financial irregularities.
Mitigating Youth Radicalization and Violent Extremism: The Case of Türkiye
Authors: Kul Bekir
Published: January 2025

Today, the problems of violent extremism and radicalisation in Turkey and its neighbouring geography need to be addressed in the context of rapid political and social changes and transformations. On the other hand, Turkey, which has been the target of radicalism-induced violence and terrorism for many years and has lost many of its citizens and paid a high price for it, needs evidence-based and reliable information that will serve as the basis for developing policies and strategies to combat violent extremism, radicalisation and terrorism. This study, which aims to contribute to the limited national literature on violent extremism and radicalisation, focuses on radicalisation trends among young people and examines the preventive measures taken by public institutions against violent extremism and radicalisation and other related studies. The research included interviews with experts working in relevant public institutions. The interviews were used to explore the awareness, knowledge, experience and institutional memory of radicalisation in public institutions. The results of the interviews and data from the literature review were analysed and evaluated. It is expected that the findings and recommendations of the study will contribute to policy and strategy development studies of relevant institutions and organisations.
IMPLEMENTASI PENERAPAN P5 DALAM PENDEKATAN CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING DI SMKN 8 SEMARANG
Authors: Yuliana Dimas Indra
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine the application of the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach in the Pancasila student strengthening project (P5) at SMK N 8 Semarang. The CRT approach is a learning method in which all students can receive the same teaching, without distinguishing their cultural background. P5 activities are applied to develop the character profile of Pancasila school students. The study used a qualitative method with descriptive data analysis techniques. Descriptive data analysis techniques explain the facts and phenomena found in applying CRT in the P5 project. The results of this study are the application of the CRT approach in P5 activities at SMK N 8 Semarang by integrating songs, dances, and regional musical instruments in classroom learning. Students are introduced to Central Javanese culture by practising regional songs and dance every Wednesday in the P5 subject. The conclusion of this study is that students at SMK N 8 Semarang apply CRT in the P5 project by making Central Javanese culture, especially traditional dances and regional songs, into co-curricular activities that are carried out for six hours a week and integrating cultural topics.
ASSESSMENT OF THE COMBINATION OF FENOFIBRATE AND SILDENAFIL IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Authors:   Department of Pharmacology, SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, V. M. Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai- 400 056, Maharashtra, India, Sose Parnika M. , Doshi Gaurav M. ,   Department of Pharmacology, SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, V. M. Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai- 400 056, Maharashtra, India
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of fenofibrate and sildenafil at various dosages in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Sildenafil is an up-regulator of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), whereas fenofibrate is a powerful PPAR-α activator. The typical medication was rivastigmine, while the inducer was AlCl3 . The tests of spatial working memory included the MWM, Y-Maze, and NOR. Moreover, the levels of Aβ, PPAR-α, BDNF, TNF-α, and IL-1β in the brain were measured using ELISA kits. During the probing session, the MWM displayed a decline in escape latency and rise in the target quadrant entry. The results of the Y-maze and the NOR demonstrated the emergence of spontaneous changes in the discrimination and recognition index scores. The therapy groups showed decline in the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and Aβ. The brain histology of the treated group showed moderate neurodegeneration. From this study, we can conclude that fenofibrate and sildenafil when used in combination could be a successful treatment for AD.
The Historical Background, Challenges and Future Prospects of Democratic Administration in China
Authors: Chen Zhaoyi , Daud Sity , Abadi Abdul Muein
Published: January 2025

The growth of Chinese democracy has a profound historical background and has gone through the tortuous process. Beginning in the last century, under the common role of internal and external factors, the government has introduced a series of democratic measures. This article aims to briefly explain the measures proposed by the Chinese government's democratic administrative reforms, while discussing the potential of the democratic administration. China's local democratic administration is still in some institutional and cultural challenges, in order to overcome these difficulties, China has adopted a series of measures, strengthened the publicity and education of law, enhanced the public's political consciousness and participation, and strengthened the supervision mechanism. The Chinese government has been promoting grass-roots democratic reforms and testing different mechanisms and policies. Economic growth, education level, and the rise of social media have created favorable conditions for wider democratic participation. On this basis, this article will offer a useful insight of the future of Chinese democracy.
The Role of Health Facility in Mediating Service Quality and Patient Perceptions of Hospital Patient Satisfaction
Authors: Prasety Indra , Rusdiyanto Rusdiyanto , Asyik Nur Fadjrih , Aliyyah Nabilah , Haidar Rahmat Luthfi , Burhan Umar
Published: January 2025

This study aims to gather empirical data on how health facility in Indonesia, specifically in the city of Gresik, influence patient perceptions of hospital patient satisfaction and service quality. Research Methodology - The hypothesis of this research is that health facility play a mediating role in service quality and patient perceptions of patient satisfaction in public hospitals in Indonesia, particularly in the city of Gresik. A quantitative approach is used, employing Google Forms to conduct an online survey shared on social media. Responses are measured on a Likert scale of 1 to 5. Purposive sampling was used to select 99 participants, mostly from the city of Gresik, to complete the online survey, which was distributed to outpatient and inpatient hospital facility throughout Indonesia. The sampling strategy employed in this study was the Slovin's formula. SmartPLS software version 3.0 is used for Structural Equation Modeling of Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) statistical data analysis. Findings - The study found that patient satisfaction in Indonesian hospitals, particularly in the city of Gresik, is significantly influenced by evaluations of health facility and the quality of care they provide. Health facility are greatly impacted by patient perception and the quality of their services. The likelihood of influencing hospital patient satisfaction levels through suitable healthcare facility increases with service quality and patient perception. By providing proper healthcare facility, service quality, and favorable patient impressions, patient happiness can be enhanced. Implications and Recommendations - This research can contribute to the development of theories regarding the variables that influence patient satisfaction in the healthcare industry. By highlighting the role of health facility in shaping service quality and perceptions of hospital patient satisfaction, the findings of this study can add to the body of knowledge in health service management. The results of this study may also contribute to the development of a comprehensive conceptual model that explains how healthcare facility influence patient satisfaction levels and perceptions of service quality in hospitals. Hospitals can benefit greatly from the conclusions of this research by improving the quality of their facility and services. The focus on patient perceptions in this study emphasizes the importance of teaching medical staff appropriate patient interaction techniques. The study's findings can assist hospitals in developing more effective marketing plans. Furthermore, the results of this study can serve as a basis for the creation of more informed health policies by the government and relevant organizations
The Impact of Opportunities generated through Q-Commerce on the Performance of Online Fruit Marketers in Pune City
Authors: Ali Sayyed Akhtar , Sharma Suraj , Waghmare Ganesh
Published: January 2025

The Maharashtrian fruit market is one of the leading fruit markets in the country. Maharashtra, which is also known as a fruit bowl of the country. It majorly produces 5 fruits namely Banana, Grapes, Mango, Orange and Pomegranate.  The online fruit market has grown tremendously in the last few years. The changing phase of e-commerce and introduction of q-commerce brought a fabulous growth in this market. The research is conducted with the basic objective to study whether there is a significant impact of opportunities generated through the q-commerce on the business performance of the online fruit marketers in Pune city. The researchers also intended to study the internal differences between variables of opportunities through q-commerce and performance of online fruit marketers separately. It was also intended to study the correlation between opportunities through q-commerce and performance of online fruit marketers. The parameters to study the opportunities for the sellers and marketers were ‘Allows you to tap the newer and faster market’, ‘Increases the reach in terms of customer base in the existing local market’, ‘Helps you to gain competitive and pricing advantage’, ‘Helps to promote your products and build your own brand’, and ‘Allows you to work on 24x7x361 basis’. Similarly, the parameters for studying the business performance of the online fruit marketers were ‘Helps in improving sales of the product’, ‘Helps in reducing promotional expenses’, ‘Helps in gaining new customers and strengthening the existing customer network’, ‘Helps in gaining advantage over traditional marketing methods’, and ‘Helps in keeping accurate track of all the marketing & selling activities online’. A questionnaire was designed which consists the set of straight forward, limited probing & structured questions. A sample of 100 respondents was interviewed & simple random sampling method was used. Keeping the above objectives in mind, the researchers created the hypotheses and tested those through statistical tests like Friedman Test, Pearson correlation and Regression Analysis with ANOVA. During the study, the researchers found out that there is a significant impact of opportunities through Q-commerce on the performance of the online fruit marketers in Pune city. It was also found that there is a significant positive correlation between opportunities through Q-commerce and performance of the online fruit marketers in Pune city. The researchers also found that there is a significant difference between the internal opportunities’ variables through q-commerce and internal performance’s variables of online fruit Marketers in Pune city respectively.
Auditors' technical, digital, and creativity skills and their role in supporting audit outcomes in light of digital transformation strategy
Authors: Frijat Yaser Saleh Al
Published: January 2025

The ability to ingeniously include aspects of surprise in audits is a requirement of the auditing profession (Herron and Cornell, 2021). So, the study investigates the Auditor's Technical, Digital, and Creativity Skills and their role in supporting the Quality of Audit Outcomes in light of digital transformation: An external auditor perspective. The study used partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to test the hypotheses. A questionnaire was distributed from two hundred sixty-three auditors from small and medium-sized Jordanian auditing firms, comprising the study sample for data analysis. The study's results proved that the auditor's technical, digital, and creativity skills significantly enhance the quality of audit outcomes by verifying the correction of any significant defects found or reported in the audit report, meeting the expectations of audit clients, and collecting audit evidence. Considering that digitization is both a challenge and a vital opportunity for auditing, the results provided insightful information that is useful to all relevant parties that utilize the audit work's findings to inform their decisions. Given its critical significance in improving the quality of audit outcomes, this study offers significant positive results on an auditor’s digital competence impact and fostering auditor creativity on the quality of audit outcomes, which is noteworthy given its essential importance in supporting audit quality. So, the IAASB's Framework invites audit firms to consider methods for raising the calibre of their audits.
Turnaround Maintenance Risk Management Strategy: A Literature Review
Authors: Dhanaraj Duraisamy , Saravanan S.
Published: January 2025

TAM (Turnaround Maintenance) refers to activities scheduled at extended intervals during which a facility or integral section is completely closed with the aim of carrying out the activities of maintenance, inspection, testing, and repairs of activities that cannot be conducted in the day to day running of the facility. TAM can be an intricate, expensive, and hazardous undertaking which demands meticulous planning, coordination and execution. In layman’s language, a TAM risk management strategy (TAMRMS) refers to a comprehensive process designed to manage potential risks which may compromise the key objectives of the TAM which includes among others safety, quality, schedule and budget. This paper examines the extent in which existing literature addresses  TAM-RMS, outlines problems and points to methods, tools and practices that can be beneficial. It also introduces a model for developing TAMRMS that should fit with the general risk management, stakeholder management and knowledge management processes. Finally, it concludes the discussion of this model by recommending some areas for further studies and practices for professional use.
Generational Differences in the Public Sector
Authors: Romero-Carazas Rafael , Cornejo-Aparicio Victor , Espiritu-Martinez Antony Paul , Carpio-Delgado Fabrizio Del
Published: January 2025

The objective of this research was to analyze how generational differences impact the public sector, specifically in aspects such as technology management, traditional management methods, and administration. A systematic review methodology was used, consisting of the selection of relevant articles published between 2017 and 2024 in Spanish and English, from the Scopus and Scielo databases. Key terms such as Generation X, millennials, public management, and governance were considered, and inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to ensure the relevance of the sources. The initial analysis identified 310 articles, of which 30 pertinent studies were selected after applying the defined criteria. The results highlight intergenerational tensions related to technological adaptation and work methods, emphasizing the need for inclusive strategies to improve cohesion and modernize the public sector
Pengaruh Pengalaman Pelanggan dan Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan Gojek di Kota Palopo
Authors: Hermawan Dody , Nurjannah Nurjannah , Rudianto Rudianto
Published: January 2025

Masalah utama dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana pengalaman pelanggan dan kualitas pelayanan berkontribusi pada kepuasan pelanggan dalam menggunakan layanan Gojek di daerah tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan menganalisis dampak pengalaman pelanggan serta kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan di Kota Palopo. Jenis penelitian yang diterapkan dalam studi ini mencakup pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah probability sampling dengan metode simple random sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan penyebaran kuesioner. Total responden yang dilibatkan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 100 orang. Analisis data menggunakan teknik regresi linear berganda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengalaman pelanggan dan kualitas pelayanan secara bersama-sama memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan Gojek di Kota Palopo, sehingga hipotesis pertama dalam penelitian ini diterima. Selain itu, pengalaman pelanggan terbukti memberikan pengaruh secara individu terhadap kepuasan pelanggan Gojek di Kota Palopo, yang menunjukkan bahwa pengalaman pelanggan merupakan faktor penting dalam meningkatkan kepuasan. Begitu juga, kualitas pelayanan secara terpisah terbukti berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan, yang menekankan pentingnya kualitas pelayanan dalam memengaruhi tingkat kepuasan pelanggan.
Strategi Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Menghadapi Perubahan Zaman pada Era Digital di SMP Negeri 27 Medan
Authors: Amelia Cindi , Fadila Lailan , Aini Nur , Rosiana Wahyu Nurul
Published: January 2025

Masalah utama yang dihadapi adalah bagaimana meningkatkan kompetensi guru dan efektivitas pengajaran di tengah tantangan digitalisasi serta keterbatasan sarana dan prasarana di sekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi manajemen sumber daya manusia (MSDM) di SMP Negeri 27 Medan dalam menghadapi perubahan zaman di era digital. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian lapangan (field research) dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipan, dan dokumentasi yang melibatkan kepala sekolah, guru, dan staf administrasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa SMP Negeri 27 Medan telah menerapkan berbagai strategi MSDM, seperti pelatihan rutin untuk meningkatkan keterampilan teknologi guru, penggunaan platform digital seperti Platform Merdeka Mengajar (PMM) untuk evaluasi kinerja, dan pengadaan workshop untuk memperkaya pengetahuan. Namun, tantangan utama yang dihadapi adalah keterbatasan keterampilan teknologi informasi di kalangan guru dan kurangnya sarana prasarana digital, seperti infocus yang terbatas. Kolaborasi antara kepala sekolah dan guru juga berperan penting dalam mendukung penerapan strategi ini. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa untuk mencapai keberhasilan jangka panjang, perlu ada peningkatan berkelanjutan dalam hal pelatihan, sarana dan prasarana, serta evaluasi kinerja guru. Rekomendasi untuk penelitian selanjutnya adalah untuk memperluas cakupan penelitian ke sekolah-sekolah lain dan mengeksplorasi dampak jangka panjang dari implementasi strategi MSDM ini terhadap kualitas pendidikan.
Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Melalui Pendekatan Kontekstual Pada Pelajaran IPA Kelas IV SDN 640 Ponnori
Authors: Mursalim Mursalim , Indrianto Iin , Serliana Serliana , Sonia Sonia
Published: January 2025

Urgensi atau permasalahan utama dalam penelitian ini terletak pada rendahnya hasil belajar siswa dalam mata pelajaran IPA di kelas IV SD Negeri 640 Ponnori. Berdasarkan data awal, sebagian besar siswa kesulitan memahami materi IPA, yang tercermin dalam rendahnya persentase siswa yang mencapai Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM) yang telah ditetapkan. Masalah ini disebabkan oleh penggunaan metode pembelajaran yang masih bersifat konvensional, dengan dominasi ceramah yang mengurangi keterlibatan aktif siswa dalam proses belajar.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa melalui pendekatan kontekstual pada mata pelajaran IPA kelas IV SD Negeri 640 Ponnori. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK), dimana peneliti menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif untuk mengetahui peningkatan hasil belajar IPA siswa yang diajarkan menggunakan pendekatan kontekstual. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 14 orang siswa kelas IV SD Negeri 640 Ponnori. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan yaitu lembar observasi keterlaksanaan pembelajaran dan soal tes. Teknik pengumpulan data ada 3 yaitu observasi, tes dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah analisis statistika deskriptif, yaitu lembar observasi keterlaksanaan pembelajaran dan data hasil belajar siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan pendekatan kontekstual dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPA siswa kelas IV SDN 640 Ponnori Kecamatan Larompong Selatan Kabupaten Luwu. Hal ini ditunjukkan dengan hasil tes yang diperoleh pada siklus I dan siklus II. Hasil pada siklus I, nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh adalah 63 dengan persentase 43%, dan mengalami peningkatan pada siklus II dengan perolehan nilai rata-rata 82 dengan persentase 90%. Berdasarkan data tersebut, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan pendekatan kontekstual dapat secara efektif meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPA, sekaligus mengatasi permasalahan rendahnya keterlibatan aktif dan pemahaman siswa dalam pembelajaran.