bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
State-of-the-art lean learning practices in construction: a case study in Sri Lanka
Authors:   Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Australia, Parameswaran Agana , Ranadewa K.A.T.O. ,   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Rajini P.A.D. ,   Department of Facilities Management, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Jayanetti J.K.D.D.T. ,   Department of Quantity Surveying, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Published: September 2024

Integrating lean learning practices in construction is paramount for elevating project quality, thus bolstering industry competitiveness and sustainability. However, there exists a notable dearth of research addressing lean learning practices specifically within the Sri Lankan construction industry. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the state-of-the-art lean learning practices in the Sri Lankan construction industry. An interpretivism stance is adopted, and a qualitative research approach is used. A case study strategy was adopted, focusing on three large Sri Lankan contracting organisations selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with fifteen experienced individuals, and document reviews. The collected data was then analysed using code-based content analysis using NVivo 12. Different lean tools, including Last Planner System (LPS), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and 5S, are presently being utilised in an ad-hoc manner within contracting organisations. Comprehensive lean learning practices, including regular training sessions, workshops, and hands-on exercises, were emphasised to translate theoretical lean concepts into practical knowledge. By identifying the ad-hoc nature of their implementation, the study shed light on the importance of structured lean learning initiatives tailored to different organisational levels. It is recommended to implement clear communication channels, ongoing training, and a culture of continuous improvement for sustaining lean transformation in the Sri Lankan construction industry. By focusing on lean learning practices, the topic acknowledges the continuous improvement aspect of lean construction, emphasising the need for ongoing education and skill development within construction teams. This study has the potential to contribute valuable insights to both academia and industry practitioners seeking to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability in construction projects.
The Impacts of computer vision technology in construction: investigating applications and challenges
Authors:   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Costa M.D.D. , Costa M.R.R. ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Thayaparan M. ,   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Published: September 2024

The application of Computer Vision (CV) is transforming many industrial sectors by improving the interactions of technology with the physical environment. According to the research, CV technology heavily impacts construction by offering enhanced solutions to issues such as safety, quality, and progress. This research employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method to find the applications of CV and the related challenges within the construction sector, ensuing the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and PICO framework for the investigation. Out of the 38 studies that were retrieved through Scopus and Web of Science, the review aimed at comparing the application of CV in the following areas: automated progress monitoring, intelligent tracking, real-time quality assessment, improvement of safety, 3D modeling, and object detection. Nevertheless, certain challenges and threats limit the progress of CV such as the high processing times, technologies still in their infancy, and the complexity of integration with other models. Such challenges are grouped and associated with the application they belong to, and it is seen that automated construction progress monitoring faces the most difficulties. Last of all, this research provides construction stakeholders with a framework that links CV applications and challenges as follows with the view of indicating appropriate decisions to make. It is hoped that this framework will assist in avoiding problems and identifying the best practices in the application of CV technologies in construction.
The Necessity and opportunity for upgrading quantity surveying practices based on the lessons learned during the covid-19 pandemic: a literature review
Authors:   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Wanigasinghe H.S.N. , Hadiwattage C. , Ilangakoon I.W.M.A.D.
Published: September 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to the global construction industry, yet it has presented unprecedented opportunities for adaptation and improvement. This literature review explores the necessity and opportunity of upgrading quantity surveying practices in response to lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study delves into the impacts of COVID-19 on the construction sector, highlighting challenges such as project delays, workforce reduction, and supply chain disruptions. Conversely, it identifies opportunities for innovation and resilience, including the adoption of new technologies and flexible working methods. Specifically focusing on quantity surveying practices, the review examines how contractual arrangements, project cost control, and site visits have been affected. Through a meticulous analysis of the literature, the study reveals a pressing need to enhance quantity surveying competencies and embrace digitalisation to navigate future uncertainties effectively. The findings underscore the importance of aligning quantity surveying practices with emerging industry trends and technological advancements to ensure project success and resilience. This study contributes to the knowledge base by shedding light on the necessity and strategies for upgrading quantity surveying practices in response to the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Industry practitioners are encouraged to prioritise the evaluation and enhancement of quantity surveying practices to adapt to the evolving demands of the construction landscape. Further, this study is recommended to explore practical approaches for implementing upgraded quantity surveying practices in real-world contexts
Unveiling the potential of design for deconstruction in the circular economy
Authors:   University of Moratuwa, Guruge Kavini , Waidyasekara K.G.A.S. ,   University of Moratuwa, Jayasena H.S. ,   University of Moratuwa, Manewa R.M.A.S. ,   School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Published: September 2024

The construction industry plays a vital role in fostering sustainability through various concepts and strategies being implemented globally. Among these, Circular Economy (CE) stands out as a prominent approach to enhancing sustainability. CE aims to move the industry away from the traditional linear model (i.e., build-use-demolish) towards a more sustainable circular approach. In the built environment, the ‘Design for Deconstruction' (DfD) aims to integrate planning for a building's end-of-life disassembly and material/component salvaging into the design process, thereby promoting sustainability through waste minimisation. However, the relationship between DfD and circularity is less evident. For example, most of the literature about DfD explains the potentials of end-of-life disassembly is limited in terms of discussion on the second life (potential reuse) of those disassembled materials/components. This research aims to bridge this gap. A detailed literature review has been undertaken to establish the status of DfD within the construction industry, including principles, practices, advantages, and barriers of DfD and its contribution to CE. The findings confirm that the blurred link between DfD and CE, and the required improvements in standardisation, awareness, and deconstruction information model/databases are the key priorities to enhance the circularity through DfD.
Adopting circular economy practices in major building materials and elements to minimise waste in Sri Lanka
Authors:   Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Bimsara K.D.M. , Abenayake D.N. , Lingasabesan V. , Shanika V.G. ,   Department of Construction Management, University of South Australia, Australia
Published: September 2024

Construction waste causes soil and water pollution, resulting in severe social and environmental concerns. Construction waste management systems in Sri Lanka are reactive and felt only when waste is generated. Hence, a proactive approach such as Circular Economy (CE) to minimising waste generation is required. The individual disposal of construction materials and elements contributes highly to construction waste in Sri Lanka, e.g., timber, bricks, doors, and windows. Therefore, applying CE practices concerning major building materials and elements is essential to minimise waste proactively. Thus, this study aims to guide the adoption of CE practices in major building materials and elements to minimise waste in the Sri Lankan context. A comprehensive literature review was conducted on the CE concept and its application to main building materials and elements. Using snowball sampling, ten experts fulfilling predefined criteria were selected and interviewed to collect qualitative data. The collected data were analysed using content analysis. Results show that current, material selection in Sri Lankan construction projects does not consider CE aspects. Current disposal practices include demolition and combusting while reusing and recycling are rarely used. The study recommended recycling, downcycling, cradle-to-cradle approach, material banks, and reduction to dispose of building materials and elements towards adopting the CE concept. CE can be implemented from the design stage to the whole life cycle, preferably initial stages, as an applicable practice to the Sri Lankan construction industry leading to minimising building materials and elements.
Variability of the chemical composition of pine forests components in the forest-steppe of the Chelyabinsk region under the influence of anthropogenic load
Authors: Terekhina N. V. , Glinskikh A. D.
Published: September 2024

The work provides a comprehensive assessment of changes in the intensity of pollution of soils and plants of pine forests with distance from the main sources of pollution. Within the forest-steppe zone of the Chelyabinsk region, zones of environmental tension have been identified based on the summary index of soil contamination with mobile forms of chemical elements and on the level of pine bark contamination. The main polluting elements were Cr, Pb, Zn, Cd, the content of which in soils was tens of times higher than the background values. The same pollutants and Cu were noted for pine bark, but their concentrations were significantly lower and exceeded the background only several times. High values of correlation coefficients between pollution indicators for soils and bark were noted for Pb, Cu, Zn and the total pollution indicator. The content of most of the studied chemical elements in pine needles does not exceed background values, but the content of Al and Ni in some plots near industrial enterprises can be 2-4 times higher than background values.
Administrative legal proceedings as a procedural form of protection
Authors: Mikhailova Ekaterina V.
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the problem of defining the concept, legal nature and procedural features of the administrative procedural form. The author considers the concept of administrative proceedings in a broad sense, including both the activities of courts of general jurisdiction and arbitration courts. The fundamental difference between private law and public law relations is shown, the idea of the need to transform administrative proceedings is substantiated, taking into account the specifics of the public law to be protected and the peculiarities of regulating public law relations. The problem of independence and impartiality of the court considering the public law conflict is posed, the way of its solution is proposed. Substantiated proposals for improving the judicial protection of public rights, which are based on public, state interests.
Reform of the upper house of the parliament of the Republic of Uzbekistan in modern constitutional and legal conditions: Comparative legal analysis of the main trends
Authors: Safarov Jahongir I.
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes trends related to the improvement of the place and role of the upper house of parliament in the context of constitutional and legal reforms carried out in Uzbekistan and the Central Asian States. The experience of reforming parliaments in Central Asia and the Asian region is being studied. The issues of the upcoming tasks to improve the legislation on the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, taking into account the norms and provisions of the updated of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, are being considered. Specific proposals and recommendations have been put forward on existing problems in this area and ways to solve them.
Legal regulation of taxation in the context of global climate problems
Authors: Lyutova Olga I.
Published: September 2024

The article is devoted to the conceptual issues of the development of the tax system of Russia in the conditions of “greening of the economy”. The analysis of the impact of the development of climate policy on the change in the structure of taxation in the context of environmental safety is presented. The emphasis is placed on the need to use the collective concept of environmental taxes to realize the possibility of a comprehensive analysis of the transformation of the legal regulation of the tax system during the “green” economy. The article discusses possible options for the future design of taxation against the background of intensification of emission reduction and energy efficiency improvement.
SIKVAV promotion proliferation of vascular endothelial cells and related mechanisms
Authors: Chen Xionglin , Zhang Jie , Cao Xiaoming , Jiang He , Wu Zhiren , Zeng Zi du , Jiang Chen , Chen Hui
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: Vascular endothelial injury, a key factor in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) pathogenesis, is linked to the impaired proliferation and migration of vascular endothelial cells, modulated by hypoxia-inducible factor, growth factors, and inflammatory elements. OBJECTIVE: The present study assesses the role of SIKVAV (Ser-Ile-Lys-Val-Ala-Val), a peptide shown to enhance cell proliferation and migration, on mouse aortic endothelial cell (MAEC) and the corresponding molecular mechanisms. METHODS: MAEC were treated with SIKVAV at 0, 100, 200, 400, and 600 μg/mL for 0, 24, 48, and 72 h. Cell viability was tested using the CCK-8 assay. Proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2), and protein kinase B (Akt) levels were measured by qRT-PCR and western blot. RESULTS: SIKVAV augmented PCNA mRNA expression and stimulated vascular endothelial cell proliferation in a concentration and time-dependent fashion. Furthermore, it amplified the expression of p-ERK1/2 and p-Akt, pivotal components of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/ERK1/2 and phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt signaling pathways. The inhibition of these pathways suppressed PCNA mRNA expression, cell proliferation rate, and decreased p-ERK1/2 and p-Akt levels, highlighting SIKVAV’s role in promoting vascular endothelial cell proliferation via these pathways. CONCLUSION: The results of this study confirmed that SIKVAV grafted onto scaffolds can accelerate the proliferation of vascular endothelial cells for the therapy of skin wounds, and provide a theoretical basis for its application in ischemic disease as synthesized biomaterials scaffolds of tissue engineering.
Exploring Climate Interactions: A Fuzzy Rough Set Theory Approach
Authors: Sharma Leena , Saxena Hemlata , Panchal Minakshi
Published: September 2024

Analysing climate change is challenging due to climate data’s intricate and dynamic nature. The primary issue is starting with high dimensionality. High dimensionality impacts the model’s performance, computation time, cost, and accuracy. Feature selection can be employed as a strategy to address the issue of dimensionality reduction, resulting in more precise insights and the identification of more explicit patterns. Various techniques are used for feature selection. Still, there is scope for progress in this field. This study uses fuzzy rough set theory (FRST) to perform feature selection in the analysis of climatic data. The dataset in the present study, obtained from Kaggle, is an authentic climate change dataset in the real world. FRST effectively addresses uncertainty and vagueness in climate data by identifying the most relevant temperature parameters and treating them as the deciding attribute. We identified 25 reducts from the original dataset using FRST. Compared to the original dataset, the best reducts had good classification accuracy. It indicates that FRST reducts preserve the essential features of the original climate data, assuring the reduced dataset’s integrity and relevance. FRST was more accurate than usual climate data analysis methods, proving its efficacy.
Extension of the UTAUT Model: Assessing the Impact of Consumers’ Financial Literacy on Intention to Adopt Cryptocurrency Platforms in India
Authors: Khan Khushnuma , Khan Matloob Ullah , Gupta Neha , Gulyani Garishma , Singh Poonam , Rasool Ishrat , Nisa Syeedun
Published: September 2024

In this research paper, we investigate the variables that impact the behavioural intention of cryptocurrency investors in India. The analysis of the data was done using smart partial least square-structural equation modelling. The study was carried out in India using purposive sampling and included investors who had a fundamental understanding of cryptocurrency. It has been established that factors such as financial literacy, facilitating conditions, social influence, effort expectancy and performance expectancy have a significant influence on the investment behaviour of these individuals. The study looks at how the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model with financial literacy affects the behaviour of cryptocurrency investment.
Exploring the Impacts of Board Flexibility on Non-Performing Assets and Firm Value in the Context of a Fastest Growing Economy
Authors: Islam Md. Nazrul , Maniruzzaman Md. , Hossain Syed Zabid
Published: September 2024

This paper plans to examine the effects of board extent on non-performing assets (NPA) and firm value measured as comprehensive financial performance (CFP) of banks in Bangladesh using data from 2016 to 2022. Using a sample of 210 firm-year observations, this paper reveals that NPA is significantly related to board size, which signals that a big board of directors (BODs) is linked with lowering the extent of NPA in the context of developing economies like Bangladesh. Besides, the affinity between board extent and firm value proxies as CFP is positive, but the result is not consequential. This research would be value additive to the literature because it examines the effects of board size on NPA and CFP, which is scanty in the corporate finance literature. Furthermore, this research finds no literature that applies CFP as the performance measure of banks, especially in Bangladesh.
Direct and Indirect Effects of Self-Esteem on Financial Satisfaction
Authors: Antony Jibin , Job Binu Mathew , Thomas Antony
Published: September 2024

In this study, we explore the role of self-esteem on financial satisfaction and propose that self-esteem relates to financial satisfaction both directly as well as indirectly through financial behavior. Data for this study was obtained from a multistage random sample of household financial officers in Kerala, India (n = 500). Results showed that self-esteem significantly relates to household financial officers’ financial satisfaction after controlling for financial knowledge and sociodemographic factors. The relationship between self-esteem and financial satisfaction could be both direct and indirect through financial behavior. The findings suggest that financial educators and financial therapists should work together to enhance not only objective financial knowledge but also psychological traits such as self-esteem for engaging in desirable financial behavior, which in turn relates to financial satisfaction.
Perspektif Hukum Pidana Dalam Penegakan Hukum Terhadap Pelaku Tindak Pidana Aborsi
Authors: Oktaviyanti Ary
Published: September 2024

Aborsi merupakan tindakan menggugurkan kandungan untuk mengakhiri kehamilan. Ada berbagai penyebab seorang wanita melakukan tindakan aborsi, antara lain hamil di luar nikah, ketidakmampuan ekonomi, kurangnya dukungan keluarga, hingga masalah dengan pasangan, tindakan aborsi memiliki risiko dari sisi medis maupun hukum, terutama jika dilakukan secara ilegal. Meskipun aborsi secara hukum dilarang, tetapi kenyataannya aborsi masih banyak dilakukan oleh perempuan. Secara umum, â€œpengguguran kandungan dapat dibagi menjadi 2 macam, yaitu: pengguguran tanpa sengaja dan pengguguran disengaja. Aborsi dapat dibedakan dalam 2 macam, yaitu aborsi articialis therapicus dan aborsi procatus criminalis. wanita cenderung akan menggunakan aborsi sebagai jalan keluar dari masalah kehamilan yang dialaminya. Aborsi atau yang biasa disebut dengan pengguguran kandungan merupakan perbuatan yang dilarang menurut hukum yang berlaku di Indonesia dan ketentuan mengenai larangannya secara jelas telah diatur dalam pasal 299, 346, 347,348 dan 349 KUHP bahwa perbuatan aborsi dilarang dengan alasan apapun termasuk pula bagi kehamilan akibat pemerkosaan dan wanita yang melakukan aborsi dapat dipidana. Setiap orang berhak untuk mendapatkan perlakuan dan perlindungan yang sama oleh hukum. Perlindungan hukum merupakan bagian dari perlindungan masyarakat yakni suatu upaya untuk memenuhi hak dan memberikan bantuan sehingga dapat menimbulkan rasa aman terhadap masyarakat yang dapat diwujudkan melalui kompensasi, restitusi, pelayanan medis dan bantuan hukum peranan aparat penegak hukum sangat berperan penting dalam penyelesaian masalahnya mencakup secara luas, karena terdapat konflik yang harus diperhatikan yakni antara hak perempuan untuk menjalankan hidupnya tanpa tekanan psikologis dan sosial atau hak janin untuk tetap hidup. Dengan demikian untuk menentukan apakah perempuan yang melakukan abortus provocatus atas kandungannya dapat dipidana atau tidak, dapat dinilai berdasarkan kepentingan manakah yang lebih utama dan dalam penjatuhan pidana.â€
Penyelesian Sengketa Jual Beli Tanah Dibawah Tangan Antara Pembeli Dengan Ahli Waris Secara Litigasi Sebagai Jalan Mendapatkan Kepastian Hukum
Authors: Soewita Samuel , Mahendra Reza
Published: September 2024

Sengketa pertanahan tidak pernah surut, bahkan cenderung terus meningkat baik intensitas maupun keragamannya, seiring dengan semakin sulitnya akses untuk memperoleh dan memiliki tanah. Masalah pertanahan yang disengketakan meliputi objek tanah, batas-batas, luas, status tanah, menyangkut subyek, hak yang membebani, pemindahan haknya dan lain sebagainya. Salah satu cara Penyelesaian sengketa pertanahan, pada umumnya ditempuh melalui jalur pengadilan (litigasi). Jalur ini digunakan apabila para pihak merasa hak-haknya terganggu dan menimbulkan kerugian, maka orang yang merasa haknya dirugikan dapat mengajukan gugatan ke pengadilan sesuai dengan prosedur yang berlaku. Gugatan ke pengadilan selalu mengandung unsur pihak penggugat atau para penggugat, tergugat dan turut tergugat atau para turut tergugat. Cara penyelesaian sengketa melalui pengadilan tersebut diatur dalam Hukum Acara Perdata (Burgerlijk Procesrecht, Civil Law of Procedur). Diharapkan dengan adanya hukum acara perdata, para pihak yang bersengketa dapat memulihkan hak-haknya yang telah dirugikan oleh pihak lain melalui pengadilan yang memberikan rasa kepastian hukum.
Pengaruh Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dan Manajemen Mutu terhadap Kinerja Guru SMK
Authors: Pratama Aditya , Sulistiyani
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan pengaruh pemanfaatan teknologi informasi dan manajemen mutu terhadap kinerja guru SMK di Kecamatan Pamulang. Metode dalam pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan melalui kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan, ditunjukkan oleh nilai t hitung 2,365 > t tabel (1,98667) dan probabilitas (sig.) 0,02 < 0,05. Ini menandakan bahwa pemanfaatan teknologi informasi berkontribusi positif terhadap kinerja guru SMK. Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan, seperti yang ditemukan dengan nilai t hitung 2,740 > t tabel (1,98667) dan probabilitas (sig.) 0,007 < 0,05. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa manajemen mutu berperan penting dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru SMK. Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan dari kedua faktor, diindikasikan oleh nilai F hitung = 6,139 dengan signifikansi (sig.) 0,003 < 0,05. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi pemanfaatan teknologi informasi dan manajemen mutu memiliki dampak positif yang lebih besar terhadap kinerja guru SMK. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa pemanfaatan teknologi informasi dan manajemen mutu memiliki peran yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru SMK di Kecamatan Pamulang. Oleh karena itu, disarankan agar sekolah terus menjaga mutu manajemen dan meningkatkan ketersediaan sarana prasarana terkait teknologi informasi untuk mendukung peningkatan kualitas kinerja guru.
The Development of Digital Pocket Book- Based Learning Media to Improve Students' Interest in Learning Social Sciences Subject
Authors: Ilma Ilma Sya'wanah , Syafaatul Hidayati
Published: September 2024

The use of digital-based learning media such as digital pocket books is very necessary in teaching and learning activities. The aim of this research is to develop digital pocket book media that is able to increase students' interest in learning in social studies subjects at BP FAI UMJ. The development research model uses ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation) with Research and Development (R&D) research methodology. The test subjects in this research were class VII students at SMP BP FAI UMJ, Kemang District, Bogor Regency for the 2020/2021 academic year with a total of 23 students. The data collection instruments used in this research were validation questionnaire instruments for material experts, media experts, teacher response questionnaire instruments and student interest questionnaire instruments. The results of the research show that material expert validation on digital pocket book media is 97% with very good criteria and media expert validation results are 100% with very good criteria. The results of the teacher response of 84% were very good criteria. The results from the student questionnaire were 85.97%. The results of the digital pocket book media product development show that there is an increase in students' interest in learning after being taught using digital pocket book media. This shows that the use of digital pocket book media is able to increase students' interest in learning in class VII social studies subjects.
Deviasi Hukum dalam Perjanjian Bisnis
Authors: Fatah Abdul
Published: September 2024

Perjanjian Bisnis merupakan suatu kontrak kesepakatan yang memuat hak dan kewajiban bagi para pihak dalam transaksi suatu usaha. Dalam prakteknya, perancangan Perjanjian Bisnis tersebut dilalui dari berbagai proses dimulai dari proses negosiasi, menyepakati suatu harga dan objek yang ditransaksikan hingga pelaksanaan Perjanjian Bisnis itu sendiri. Proses yang dilalui dalam penuangan poin-poin kesepakatan di dalam Kontrak, acapkali melakukan penyimpangan terhadap beberapa peraturan yang berlaku untuk menjaga efektivitas dalam mencapai tujuan Perjanjian Bisnis yang diinginkan. Beberapa peraturan yang sering dikesampingkan dan cukup populer adalah mengenai pengesampingan Pasal 1266 dan 1267 KUH Perdata serta peraturan lainnya yang menurut beberapa pelaku bisnis, sulit untuk diterapkan ke dalam Perjanjian Bisnis. Hal ini pada akhirnya menimbulkan perhatian yang khusus di dalam kalangan para ahli, praktisi hingga hakim yang memutus suatu perkara di pengadilan. Berangkat dari hal tersebut, menimbulkan beberapa pertanyaan diantaranya, bagaimana efektivitas suatu peraturan jika diterapkan ke dalam pelaksanaan suatu Perjanjian Bisnis ? dan bagaimana pertimbangan hukum bagi para ahli hukum sehubungan dengan deviasi hukum dalam Perjanjian Bisnis ? Penelitian ini akan terfokus pada pertimbangan hukum oleh para hakim yang menangani suatu perkara dan juga menurut para ahli hukum pada umumnya. Metode yang digunakan metode penelitian yuridis normatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini secara umum adalah bahwa deviasi hukum dalam perjanjian bisnis umumnya banyak dilakukan terhadap pengesampingan Pasal 1266 dan 1267 KUH Perdata untuk alasan efektivitas, dimana jika pihak-pihak di dalam perjanjian hendak mengakhiri perjanjian tidak perlu melibatkan pengadilan. Adapun pendapat dari beberapa ahli hukum membolehkan pengesampingan tersebut sepanjang pengesampingan tersebut beralasan menurut hukum. Sedangkan dalam pendapat lainnya berpandangan bahwa pengesampingan suatu aturan hukum perlu dinilai secara objektif apakah pasal yang dikesampingkan bersifat memaksa atau tidak. Jika aturan tersebut bersifat memaksa, maka deviasi hukum dalam perjanjian bisnis tidak dapat dilakukan.
Perlindungan Konsumen Terhadap Nasabah Kartu Kredit dalam Proses Penagihan yang dilakukan oleh Debt Collector
Authors: Putri Dinni Rizky Amalia , Rahmatiar Yuniar , Abas Muhamad
Published: September 2024

Perlindungan konsumen merupakan isu masyarakat yang mendapat perhatian di seluruh dunia, dengan fokus antara lain pada layanan pinjaman uang dari bank dan peran debt collector sebagai pihak ketiga yang melakukan penarikan barang jaminan. Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) diidentifikasi sebagai lembaga pengawas dan regulator yang bertanggung jawab melalui pembuatan peraturan keuangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi perlindungan hukum bagi nasabah terkait layanan pinjaman uang dari bank, khususnya yang terkait dengan Peraturan OJK Nomor 1/POJK.07/2013 tentang Perlindungan Konsumen Sektor Jasa Keuangan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah yuridis empiris dengan wawancara dan analisis data dari literatur sebagai pendukung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlindungan nasabah sangat penting karena masih ada pihak bank yang menggunakan jasa debt collector tanpa mematuhi peraturan yang berlaku, terutama dalam penagihan tunggakan kartu kredit. Proses penyelesaian sengketa antara nasabah dan debt collector dapat dilakukan di luar pengadilan atau melalui jalur pengadilan, dengan opsi damai sebagai upaya perundingan antar pihak yang berkaitan. Perlindungan hukum ini diperlukan agar hak-hak nasabah terlindungi dan untuk memberikan keamanan dari gangguan pihak-pihak tertentu.
Konsep Restoretive Justice Sebagai Upaya Perlindungan yang Berkeadilan untuk Korban Narkotika Pasca Pedoman Kejaksaan Nomor 18 Tahun 2021
Authors: Basri Herlina , Jamal Fikri , Ibrohim Ibrohim
Published: September 2024

Penyalahgunaan narkotika terus menjadi momok dan perhatian yang besar, karena sampai saat ini berbagai jenis penyalahgunaan dan perilaku penyalah gunaan narkotika semakin bervariasi. Pedoman Kejaksaan Nomor 18 Tahun 2021 tentang Narkotika memberikan suatu sanksi tindakan (maatregel) yang diwujudkan dengan sistem rehabilitasi. Namun demikian, sistem rehabilitasi tersebut masih dihadapkan oleh berbagai tantangan, mulai dari konsep, pendekatan, hingga infrastruktur sarana prasarana. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji konsep restorative justice sebagai upaya perlindungan yang berkeadilan buat  korban narkotika pasca pedoman kejaksaan Nomor 18 Tahun 2021. Metode penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan dan konseptual. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsep diterapkannya restorative justice yaitu untuk menghindari dan menjauhkan seseorang dari proses peradilan sehingga menghindari stigmatisasi terhadap seseorang yang berhadapat dengan hukum dan diharapkan seseorang tersebut kembali kelingkungan sosial secara wajar. Penerapan keadilan restoratif ini sangat diperlukan agar upaya penyelesaian kasus bagi pidana narkotika yang baru pertama kali menggunakan dapat difokuskan pada pemulihan (rehabilitasi) atas pelanggaran yang dilakukan tersebut bukan lagi sebagai pembalasan bagi pelaku melainkan sebagai bentuk pemulihan. Konsep ini sesuai dengan prinsip keadilan restoratif karena dilakukan dengan berbasis pemulihan dan keadilan. Dan reformulasi penghentian penuntutan berdasarkan keadilan restoratif penghentian penuntutan dilakukan dengan memperhatikan dan dalam penerapan rehabilitasi dan Kejaksaan sebagai fasilitator dalam upaya rehabilitasi pelaku narkotika dengan Pedoman Kejaksaan Akhirnya adalah Kepolisian, BNN dan Kejaksaan akan terhindar dari hal-hal perebutan kewenangan terhadap proses rehabilitasi. Penerapan Restoratif Justice sebagai tahap penghentian penuntutan merupakan hal yang penting bagi pengguna narkotika yang baru pertama kali  menggungakan narkotika karena dengan penghentian penuntutan menggungakan keadilan restoratif ini hak-hak penyalahguna dapat lebih terjamin.Kata Kunci : Keadilan Restoratif, Perlindungan, Penyalah Guna Narkotika
Legalitas Hak Angket Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia (Dpr Ri) Terhadap Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (Kpk) Diitinjau dari Ketentuan Undang â€“ Undang Md3
Authors: Riendy Yusika , Utari Anak Agung Dewi
Published: September 2024

Hak Angket dalam pasal 79 ayat (3) Undang-undang Nomor 17 tahun 2014 tentang MPR, DPR, DPD dan DPRD (MD3) merupakan hak penyelidikan DPR sebagai bentuk pengawasan terhadap pelaksanaan suatu undang-undang. Pasal 3 UU No 19 Tahun 2019 dikatakan bahwa Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi adalah lembaga negara yang dalam melaksanakan tugas dan wewenangnya bersifat independen dan masuk kedalam rumpun eksekutif. Adapun permasalahan dalam skripsi ini adalah Bagaimana Legalitas Hak Angket Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat terhadap Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi. Bagaimana Relevansi Hak Angket DPR yang ditujukan kepada KPK ditinjau dari ketentuan UU MD3. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum yuridis normatif untuk meneliti, meninjau, serta menulis pembahasan skripsi ini. Penggunaan metode penelitian yuridis normatif dalam penelitian dan penulisan skripsi ini di latar belakangi oleh kesesuaian teori dan isu hukum yang diangkat sebagai topik pembahasan yang hasilnya bahwa Legalitas Hak Angket DPR sangat tepat ditujukan kepada KPK karena berkekuatan hukum yang kuat. Relevansi Hak Angket terhadap KPK merupakan bagian dari prinsip check and balances antara rumpun legislatif dengan eksekutif sehingga KPK merupakan lembaga yang masuk dalam ranah eksekutif karena menjalankan tugas penyelidikan, penyidikan dan penuntutan seperti pada kepolisian. Sehingga
Multimedia Flipbook Development Using the Hannafin and Peck Model in IPAS Learning at MIS Terpadu Langsa
Authors: Rizqia Annisa , Jelita Jelita , Panjaitan Chery Julida
Published: September 2024

Students have a significant affinity with digital technology. Therefore, teachers are required to have basic skills in designing and packaging learning that utilizes digital technology to attract and motivate students. This study aims to develop multimedia flipbooks with the Hannafin and Peck model, test the feasibility of the media, and analyze teacher responses and student responses.  This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) method with the Hannafin and Peck development model which consists of three phases, namely: (1) needs analysis (analysis); (2) design (design); (3) development (development), implementation (implementation). In the Hannafin and Peck model, all phases involve a process of evaluation and revision. The research subjects were digital fifth grade students of MIS Terpadu Langsa. The results showed that the feasibility of the media can be seen from the average results of validation from the six validators. Material expert validation 94.6% (Very Feasible), media expert validation 95.3% (Very Feasible), language expert validation 82.65% (Very Feasible). Thus it can be concluded that multimedia flipbooks using the Hannafin and Peck model are suitable for use in the learning process for digital fifth grade students of MIS Terpadu Langsa.
ANALISIS LAPORAN ARUS KAS DALAM MENILAI KINERJA KEUANGAN PADA PT BUMI SERPONG DAMAI TBK TAHUN 2021-2023
Authors: HANDAYANI R. SRI , NURFITRIANI NURFITRIANI , HUDA MUHAMMAD MIFTAKHUL
Published: September 2024

The objective of the research conducted is to assess the financial performance of PT. Bumi Serpong Damai, Tbk based on the analysis of cash flow ratios for the years 2021-2023. The tools used for analysis are the cash flow ratios, which consist of the operating cash flow ratio, the cash coverage ratio against interest, the capital expenditure ratio, the operating cash flow ratio against total debt, and the cash coverage ratio against net income.. The research method used is a quantitative descriptive method. The results of the study show that the operating cash flow ratio and the operating cash flow ratio against total debt have performed poorly in meeting the company's obligations during the years 2021-2023. The cash coverage ratio against interest and the capital expenditure cash flow ratio show good results during the years 2021-2023, indicating that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover interest expenses and taxes and to repay the principal debt. Meanwhile, the cash coverage ratio against net income shows good results in 2021-2022, where net income is supported by a larger operating cash flow, indicating good earnings quality; however, in 2023, it shows a poorer result
PENGARUH PERTUMBUHAN PENJUALAN, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN DAN STRUKTUR ASET TERHADAP STURKTUR MODAL (Studi Empiris Perusahaan Retail Trade yang Terdaftar di BEI Periode 2019-2021)
Authors: LAILA SUSMA , YUSRIWARTI YUSRIWARTI
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine and obtain empirical evidence of the effect of sales growth, company size and asset structure on the capital structure of Retail Trade companies listed on the IDX. The sample selection process uses purposive sampling. The samples in this study are Retail Trade companies listed on the IDX for the 2019-2021 period as many as 19 companies with a total observation period of 3 years so that the total number is 57 samples. The type of data used in this study is secondary data obtained from the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange, namely www.idx.co.id. The analysis technique uses statistical calculations through SPSS version 26, while the methods used in this study are Descriptive Statistical Test, Classical Assumption Test, and Hypothesis Test using Multiple Linear Regression Test, T Test, F Test, and Determination Coefficient Test. The results of this study show that Sales Growth affects the Capital Structure of Retail Trade listed on the IDX in 2019-2021. The size of the Company affects the Capital Structure of Retail Trade listed on the IDX in 2019-2021. The Asset Structure does not affect the Retail Trade Capital Structure listed on the IDX in 2019-2021. And Sales Growth, Company Size, Asset Structure simultaneously affect the Capital Structure of Retail Trade Companies listed on the IDX in 2019-2021.
DUKUNGAN IBU DENGAN TINGKAT KESIAPAN REMAJA PUTRI DALAM MENGHADAPI MENARCHE
Authors: Sukmawati Ima , Roslianti Elis , Srinayanti Yanti , Nurhanifah Hani , Noviati Elis
Published: September 2024

Tujuan: Dukungan dari seorang ibu untuk menyampaikan informasi terkait menstruasi kepada remaja putri, menjadikannya penting dalam mengenali tanda-tanda dan perubahan yang terjadi akan kesiapannya saat menghadapi menarche. Maka dari itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan dukungan ibu dengan tingkat kesiapan remaja putri dalam menghadapi menarche di Dusun Situgede.
Metode: penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Populasi penelitian ini terdiri dari 45 remaja putri yang belum mengalami menarche di Dusun Situgede. Strategi pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling, dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei 2023. Analisis data menggunakan Chi-square. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk melihat dukungan ibu adalah kuesioner yang terdiri dari 20 item pernyataan positif (favorable), dengan kunci jawaban menggunakan skala likert. Sedangkan untuk Kuesioner kesiapan mengahadapi menarche terdiri dari 14 item pernyataan positif (favorable) dan 7 pernyataan negatif (unfavorable).
Hasil: Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa gambaran dukungan ibu terhadap status remaja putri dalam menghadapi menarche sebagian besar berada pada kategori baik dengan 18 responden (40,0%), gambaran kesiapan remaja putri dalam menghadapi menarche terbanyak berada pada klasifikasi siap dengan jumlah 35 responden (77,8%). Hasil analisis chi-square menunjukan p value 0,026 < 0.05.
Simpulan: ada hubungan antara dukungan ibu dengan tingkat kesiapan remaja puteri dalam menghadapi menarche.
Developing Culture of Linguistic Presentation of Scientific Research Results in Electronic Presentations
Authors: Bahan M.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The relevance of the proposed article stems from the need to improve the culture of speech in electronic presentations of scientific research. Enhancing this aspect will increase the effectiveness of scientific communication and encourage young researchers to participate more responsiblyin collegial interactions. Purpose. This article aims to present and systematize the requirements for the language presentation of scientific research results in electronic presentations and to provide specific advice on increasing their effectiveness. Methods. The investigation is based on the observation method,descriptive method, structural method, and the method of functional analysis. Results. For the first time, the author analyzes typical language errors in electronic presentations of scientific research, presents a methodology for their elimination, and suggests practical recommendations for reformulating cumbersome and difficult-to-understand constructions, as well as eliminating tautology and verbiage. Conclusion. The author substantiates the genre specificity of electronic presentations of scientific work, emphasizing the importance of combining two layers – audio and visual – which should not duplicate each other. Sound accompaniment ensures the logic and coherence of the presentation, while visual accompaniment should clearly and succinctly express and illustrate the main achievements of the scientific work. In designing both layers of the electronic presentation, it is essential to adhere to the norms of the modern Ukrainian literary language.
Fostering Personal Growth and Professional Readiness of Non-Philology Students for Future Careers
Authors: Drozdova I.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. This article proposes functions of educational content based on the concept of professional formation, emphasizing components such as professional orientation, competence, psychophysiological traits, and professional mentality. Purpose. The goal is to define and justify the system of functions related to the development of students’ professional personalities, thinking, and speech. Methods. To establish this system, methodological approaches including systemic, synergistic, and general-philosophical principles were used, focusing on the unity of thinking, language, and speech,and considering students’ development as they enter the profession. Results. The study identifies several aspects within the content of education for personality development: intellectual (the formation of professional thinking and speech), motivational (levels of students interest in developing professional mentality and speech), subject-practical (acquisition of language knowledge for the specialty), normative (standardized knowledge and skills in professional speech) and executive (professional communication in various business situations, etc.). Conclusion. The functions of educational content, grounded in the concept of professional development of a specialist, are highlighted and proposed, including professional orientation, competence, psychophysiological properties, and professional mentality. Distributed basic, auxiliary and service functions determine professional training and development of professional thinking and speech in accordance with the requirements of modern society and the labour market. The study forms corresponding aspects – intellectual, motivational, subject-practical, normative and executive – determining the multi-component structure of the formation of a specialist’s personality.
Men's Health Infertility Management
Authors: Djuwantono Tono
Published: September 2024

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Financing Decisions: An Approach for the 21st Century
Authors: Gaytán Cortés Juan
Published: September 2024

Businesses are the essential engine of development in a nation's economy. By improving their profitability and competitiveness, they reduce the risk of failure and boost GDP growth and job creation. This, in turn, encourages investment and promotes a more equitable income distribution, contributing to society's general well-being (Romero, 2013).
Reinforcement Learning-Based Planar Pose-Graph Optimization
Authors: Kourtzanidis Nikolaos
Published: September 2024

The objective of pose Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) or pose-graph optimization (PGO) is to estimate the trajectory of a robot given odometric and loop closing constraints. Traditional state-of-the-art iterative approaches typically involve the linearization of a non-convex objective function and then repeatedly solve a set of normal equations. Furthermore, these methods may converge to a local minima yielding sub-optimal results. In this thesis, the first deep reinforcement learning (DRL) based environment and proposed agents for 2D pose-graph optimization are presented. It is further demonstrated that the pose-graph optimization problem can be modeled as a partially observable Markov Decision Process (POMDP) and performance on real-world and synthetic datasets are evaluated. A proposed agent outperforms second order nonlinear based iterative solvers particularly on challenging instances where it is observed that traditional nonlinear least-squares techniques may fail or converge to unsatisfactory solutions. On the contrary, experiments currently conclude that the learned based approaches presented are still yet inferior to globally certifiable optimizers. Thus, this thesis explores alternative methods to new optimization strategies in the 2D pose SLAM domain.
Zero-Shot Trope Detection as Information Extraction and Textual Entailment
Authors: Ferworn Cassandra
Published: September 2024

Advancements in Natural Language Processing (NLP) has allowed for machine crafted stories with excellent text fluency but which suffer from issues of coherence. The intentional use of tropes—recurring storytelling devices—may offer a solution. As a step towards incorporating tropes in story generation models, this work attempts to detect tropes in texts. This is approached through zero-shot learning, where neural language models are tasked with predicting classes unseen during training time. Zero-shot learning removes barriers of entry to NLP, especially helpful for this research area, as there is likely little crossover between storytelling experts and computer scientists. This work finds six tropes that can be detected in texts through a zero-shot means with comparable success to the previous trained trope detection method. Investigating 95 total tropes, the overall performance of zero-shot trope detection is no better than random guesses, suggesting trope detection is a more challenging task that could help prompt future zero-shot improvements.