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Validity and Reliability of Gait Speed and Knee Flexion Estimated by a Novel Vision-Based Smartphone Application
Authors: Leung Kam Lun , Li Zongpan , Huang Chen , Huang Xiuping , Fu Siu Ngor
Published: December 2024

Patients with knee osteoarthritis walk with reduced speed and knee flexion excursion in the early stance phase. A slow walking speed is also associated with falls in older adults. A novel vision-based smartphone application could potentially facilitate the early detection of knee osteoarthritis and fall prevention. This study aimed to test the validity and reliability of the app-captured gait speed and peak knee flexion during the initial stance phase of gait. Twenty adults (aged 23–68 years) walked at self-selected comfortable walking speeds while the gait speed and knee flexion were simultaneously measured using retroreflective sensors and Xsens motion trackers and the app in two separate sessions for validity and reliability tests. Pearson’s r correlation and Bland–Altman plots were used to examine the correlations and agreements between the sensor- and app-measured outcomes. One-sample t-tests were performed to examine whether systematic bias existed. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated to assess the test–retest reliability of the app. Very high correlations were found between the sensor and app measurements for gait speed (r = 0.98, p < 0.001) and knee flexion (r = 0.91–0.92, all p < 0.001). No significant bias was detected for the final app version. The app also showed a good to excellent test–retest reliability for measuring the gait speed and peak knee flexion (ICC = 0.86–0.94). This vision-based smartphone application is valid and reliable for capturing the walking speed and knee flexion during the initial stance of gait, potentially aiding in the early detection of knee osteoarthritis and fall prevention in community living locations.
Research on Arc Fault Detection Based on Conditional Batch Normalization Convolutional Neural Network with Cost-Sensitive Multi-Feature Extraction
Authors: Ning Xin , Ding Tianli , Zhu Hongwei
Published: December 2024

An arc fault is a potential hazard in power systems, capable of causing serious safety accidents such as fires. Therefore, the timely detection of arc faults and implementation of circuit-breaking measures are crucial for ensuring safety, preventing fires, and maintaining the stable operation of power systems. Although existing studies have made progress in improving the accuracy of their detection, most methods have not proposed effective solutions that address the cost-sensitive problem of feature selection. Thus, a multi-feature method is proposed by combining time-domain, frequency-domain, energy, and spatial features, which are integrated into a CBN (conditional batch normalization) convolutional neural network for detection. The experimental results show that the proposed method outperforms traditional models in terms of its accuracy and misjudgment rate while maintaining a lower computational cost, demonstrating its superior detection performance. This provides an effective improvement for arc fault detection.
A Framework for Full Decentralization in Blockchain Interoperability
Authors: Kotey Seth Djanie , Tchao Eric Tutu , Agbemenu Andrew Selasi , Ahmed Abdul-Rahman , Keelson Eliel
Published: December 2024

Blockchain interoperability is one of the major challenges that has sprung up with the advancement of blockchain technology. A vast number of blockchains has been developed to aid in the continuous adoption of blockchain technology. These blockchains are developed without a standard protocol, therefore making them unable to interoperate with other blockchains directly. In this paper, we present a framework to enable blockchains to interoperate in a decentralized setup. This framework maintains the decentralized property of blockchains. Additionally, an encryption of data is employed in the transfer of data between blockchains with hash-based verification ensuring the integrity of data transferred. Light client verification, based on Simplified Payment Verification, is used as a final security measure to ensure only valid transactions go through consensus to be appended to the destination blockchain. A peer-to-peer network setup modified for use in the proposed framework is also presented. The peer-to-peer setup is tested and compared with a single client–server setup to determine the computational impact it will have when implemented.
Inteligencia artificial en perspectiva bioética
Authors: Bastidas-Goyes Luis Guillermo
Published: December 2024

El siglo XXI pone en evidencia un impulso significativo de las fusiones entre ciencia y tecnología a diferencia de otras etapas históricas. Los seres humanos y su cotidianidad están transformándose a causa de las tecnociencias. En ese sentido, este estudio contiene un doble propósito: por un lado, contextualizar la inteligencia artificial en la órbita de la cuarta revolución industrial. Y, por otra parte, examinar posturas sobre las divergencias entre máquinas y humanos. Los hallazgos hacen notorio cómo las máquinas evolucionan y adquieren sofisticación. Frente a ello, en relación con lo humano, se hacen perceptibles perspectivas a favor, en contra e intermedias. Este panorama, hace ineludible la participación de la bioética como espacio deliberativo y de encuentro disciplinario. Su contribución es focalizadora, promueve el diálogo y fomenta medidas correctoras previas de autocontrol.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Latihan Aktivitas Fisik Kehamilan Untuk Mengurangi Nyeri Punggung Ibu Hamil Trimester III
Authors: Bumi Pangesti Christiani , Dwi Agussafutri Wahyu , Dwilestari Puji U Ratih
Published: December 2024

Aktivitas fisik yang dilakukan secara teratur dapat bermanfaat untuk kesehatan fisik dan psikologis seseorang. Latihan fisik selama kehamilan merupakan salah satu komponen promosi kesehatan dan pencegahan komplikasi selama kehamilan. Ibu hamil pada trimester tiga sering mengeluh adanya ketidaknyamanan, salah satunya adalah nyeri pada punggung. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan adalah memberikan pendidikan kesehatan tentang pencegahan atau penanganan nyeri punggung pada ibu hamil. Tujuan setelah dilakukan upaya peningkatan pengetahuan diharapkan ibu hamil trimester tiga diharapkan dapat  meningkatkan  pengetahuan dalam mengatasi nyeri punggung bawah ibu hamil. Metode pelaksanaan dengan ceramah dan demonstrasi. Media yang digunakan yaitu audio dan matras. Dari hasil pelaksanaan pembinaan dan penyuluhan yang diikuti oleh 20 ibu hamil, ternyata kegiatan tersebut mendapatkan respon yang baik oleh ibu-ibu hamil. Diketahui hasil pre test sebelum diberikan penyuluhan rata-rata 80% ibu memiliki pengetahuan cukup tentang aktivitas fisik kehamilan untuk mengurangi nyeri punggung bawah ibu hamil. Namun setelah diberikan penyuluhan dengan metode ceramah dan demostrasi didapatkan hasil post test menunjukkan hasil 90% ibu hamil memiliki pengetahuan baik  tentang aktivitas fisik kehamilan untuk mengurangi nyeri punggung bawah ibu hamil trimester tiga.
Regular physical activity can be beneficial for a person's physical and psychological health. Physical exercise during pregnancy is one component of health promotion and prevention of complications during pregnancy. Pregnant women in the third trimester often complain of discomfort, one of which is back pain. Efforts that can be made are to provide health education on the prevention or treatment of back pain in pregnant women. The goal after efforts to increase knowledge are expected that pregnant women in the third trimester can increase their knowledge in dealing with lower back pain in pregnant women. The implementation method is with lectures and demonstrations. The media used are audio and mattresses. From the results of the implementation of coaching and counseling attended by 20 pregnant women, it turned out that the activity received a good response from pregnant women. It is known that the results of the pre-test before being given counseling, an average of 80% of mothers had sufficient knowledge about physical activity during pregnancy to reduce lower back pain in pregnant women. However, after being given counseling using the lecture and demonstration method, the results of the post-test showed that 90% of pregnant women had good knowledge about physical activity during pregnancy to reduce lower back pain in pregnant women in the third trimester.
Erzurum İlinde Periodontal Sağlık Profilinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Özkal Eminoğlu Didem , Doğan Didar Betül , Kaşali Kamber , Dadashov Anvar , Yalınız Gülbeddin , Ceylan Erol Emir , Bayrakdar Yunus Emre
Published: December 2024

Periodontal dokular, dişlerin ve çevre destek dokuların sağlığının devam ettirilmesine yardımcı olan yapılardır. Periodontal hastalıklar ise bu dokularda meydana gelen ve hatta genel vücut sağlığıyla da ilişkili olabilen patolojilerdir. Periodontal hastalığın etiyolojisinin, faktörlerin bilinmesi ve prevelansının belirlenmesi periodontal tedavinin etkinliğinin artırılması için önemli bir konudur. Diş kayıplarıyla ve hatta genel vücut sağlığının bozulmasıyla bile sonuçlanabilecek periodontal hastalıkların önlenmesi, toplumların bilinçlendirilmesi için prevelansın ve tedavi ihtiyaçlarının belirlenmesi önceliklidir. Bu sebeple bu çalışmada; kliniğimize başvuran hastaların mevcut periodontal hastalıklarının tespiti, hastalığın boyutu ve tedavi gereksinimlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Klinik değerlendirmeler sonucunda katılımcıların sadece %8,1’inin tedaviye ihtiyacı yokken %60’ının periodontal tedaviye ihtiyacı olduğu ve %6,9’unun ise kompleks tedavilere ihtiyacı olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Classifiers and Image Processıng to Identify Sign Language Phonemes
Authors: Efeoğlu Ebru , Tuna Ayşe
Published: December 2024

One of the most visible symptoms of autism spectrum disorder is difficulty in speech and language. Difficulties in speech and language are generally very different for each child with autism spectrum disorder. Although some children with autism spectrum disorder can speak fluently, others will not be able to speak normally or will be even nonverbal. In all cases, parents try to communicate with, and understand their children’s needs, desires, and emotions. If a child with autism spectrum disorder cannot speak out loud, it is harder to communicate with him/her but there are other non-vocal methods for communication. In this paper, the benefits of teaching American sign language to children with autism spectrum disorder, the difficulties that families and children will experience while doing this, and technological solutions to these difficulties are presented. In parallel with advancements in technology, novel solutions to understand and use sign language have been proposed and these solutions are supposed to help parents who cannot understand sign language. Such solutions typically rely on image processing methods and classification algorithms to recognise sign language. Therefore, in this paper, the performance of various classification algorithms used to classify American Sign Language phonemes is compared. As the results show, when combined with image processing methods, classification algorithms can be used in various technological solutions aiming at helping to identify sign language phonemes.
Service-Learning pedagogy: Student experiences at a university of technology.
Authors: Qumbisa Nolwazi , Diba Nthabiseng
Published: December 2024

The changing educational landscape in the 21st century has seen higher education institutions (HEIs) focus more on innovation, flexibility, and adaptability. Despite these advances, there is still a need for innovative pedagogies like service learning (SL) to encourage students to critically examine their own contexts, beliefs, values, knowledge, and attitudes whilst empowering students to engage in self-reflection, appreciation of diversity, and critical thinking. However, to date, limited studies have sought to elicit the experiences of students within construction-related programmes in South African Universities of Technology alongside their lecturers concerning the utility of this pedagogy. As a contribution towards filling this gap, this paper used a quantitative research design to elicit the experiences of second year learners from the Built Environment Department at a University of Technology as it relates to the utility of the pedagogy. Integrated capstone projects were used in capturing the experiences in the form of engaged teaching. Data was collected using a survey administered to students to dig deeper into the experiences shared. Students were asked about their expectations and perceptions from the integrated projects in relation to using SL pedagogy to drive the development of competences among learners such as problem-solving and analytical thinking, respectively. The findings revealed that students were exposed to transformative learning through having to understand the socio-affective factors relating to their projects will facilitate the development of skills for lifelong learning, social inclusion and effective teaching and appropriate instructional resource use. The academic significance of this study lies in its contribution to understanding the impact of service-learning pedagogy on the development of critical competences such as problem-solving and analytical thinking among second-year Built Environment students at a South African University of Technology, thereby addressing the gap in research on student and lecturer experiences in construction-related programs.
PROGRAM JEAN MONNET JAKO INSTRUMENT EDUKACJI DLA DEMOKRACJI
Authors: Dybowska Agnieszka
Published: December 2024

The Maastricht Treaty introduced the concept of European Union citizenship, providing additional rights for European citizens. The EU has given its citizens the opportunity to participate and engage in politics, as well as the additional right to vote, but has not focused on investing in citizenship education that would give citizens the knowledge and skills necessary to exercise these newly acquired rights. So far, EU education policy has focused mainly on employability and access to the labor market. The discussion on citizenship education at European level has been quite lively. According to the documents examined, the evaluation of education for democracy in the European Union is low, but the evaluation of the Erasmus+ program in civic education is positive. This article is the result of research on the use of European Union programs, in particular the Jean Monnet Programme in education for democracy.
ENERGY TRANSITION – THE CHALLENGES FOR POLAND VERSUS THE EXPERIENCE OF EU MEMBER STATES
Authors: Marciniuk-Kluska Anna , Ojdana-Kościuszko Monika
Published: December 2024

Energy security is essential for Poland’s economy, society and sovereignty. Its essence is to provide continuous access to energy, the amount of which is sufficient to meet our country’s needs regardless of possible disruptions or threats. The consequences of the war that Russia started in 2022 have reached far beyond the borders of Ukraine. Energy prices all over Europe have significantly increased, thus clearly showing that much more green energy needs to be produced. Renewable energy sources, including wind energy, are playing an important and positive role in curbing the energy price rise, which would have been even stronger had it not been for wind energy. The purpose of the paper is to prepare a forecast on the energy production from renewable energy sources with the use of predictive models based on function approximation. Wind energy production is uncertain and depends, among others, on atmospheric factors, such as the wind power. The conditions for generating electric energy and the price of final energy may deepen the discrepancies between the social and economic development of countries and contribute to the polarisation of the world.
EXPLOSION WELDING OF STEEL WITH AMG6 USING AN INTERMEDIATE LAYER OF AMG6
Authors:   Volgograd State Technical University, KOROLEV M. P. , KUZ’MIN E. V. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, KUZ’MIN S. V. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, LYSAK V. I. ,   Volgograd State Technical University
Published: December 2024

A major issue when explosively welding steel with aluminum-magnesium alloy is the formation of molten areas at the joint interface, as intermetallic compounds form in these areas, reducing the strength of the joints. A possible solution to this problem could be to select welding conditions that ensure the formation of joints without a molten layer at the interface. This work examines the possibility of using an aluminum alloy interlayer to reduce the number of molten areas at the boundary of dissimilar materials and to increase the strength of the joints between St3 and AMg6. During the experiment, a joint was obtained between St3 and AMg6 through an AMg6 interlayer, which exhibited a minimal amount of molten areas and had a strength in the range of 70-135 MPa.
FEATURES OF STRUCTURE AND PHASE FORMATION AT THE WELD INTERFACE OF THE VT1-0 - ALMG6 AND 08CR18NI10TI - ALMG6
Authors:   Merzhanov Institute of Structural Macrokinetics and Materials Science RAS, NIYOZBEKOV N. N. , MALAKHOV A. YU. ,   Merzhanov Institute of Structural Macrokinetics and Materials Science RAS, DENISOV I. V. ,   Merzhanov Institute of Structural Macrokinetics and Materials Science RAS, SAIKOV I. V. ,   Merzhanov Institute of Structural Macrokinetics and Materials Science RAS
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the results of metallographic analysis of bimetallic materials formed by explosive welding and diffusion welding. The materials are made of VT1-0 and AlMg6, as well as 08Cr18Ni10Ti and AlMg6. The study focuses on the structure and phase composition of specific areas of melted metal in these materials. It was found that during diffusion welding between AlMg6 and VT1-0 or 08Cr18Ni10Ti, continuous interlayers of intermetallides with different phase compositions form at the weld interface. These interlayers can cause delamination in the composite material.
FEATURES OF FORMING A STEEL-COPPER COMPOSITE JOINT DURING EXPLOSION WELDING WITH ULTRASOUND
Authors:   Volgograd State Technical University, KUZ’MIN E. V. , KOROLEV M. P. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, LYSAK V. I. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, KUZ’MIN S. V. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, ENIKEEV I. T. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, KIRILOV M. A. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, SHATALIN V. D. ,   Volgograd State Technical University
Published: December 2024

The work is devoted to the study of the effect of the introduction of ultrasonic vibrations during explosion welding of a pair of steel+copper compounds. A comparative study of the effect of the explosive loading scheme of joints obtained by explosion welding and explosion welding under the influence of ultra-sonic vibrations has been carried out. It has been experimentally established that the introduction of additional ultrasound energy during the explosive loading of the steel+copper compound helps to reduce the amount of molten metal at the junction boundary throughout the studied range. The chemical composition of the molten metal sections is considered.
FEATURES OF STRUCTURE FORMATION IN THE JOIN ZONE OF EXPLOSION-WELDED MAGNESIUM-ALUMINUM COMPOSITE DURING HEAT TREATMENT
Authors:   Volgograd State Technical University, ARISOVA V. N. , GUREVICH L. M. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, KHARLAMOV V. O. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, BOGDANOV A. I. ,   Volgograd State Technical University
Published: December 2024

The paper presents the results of studies of the influence of heat treatment, providing solid-phase and liquid-phase interaction of components in a magnesium-aluminum composite obtained by explosion welding, on the structure, micromechanical properties, chemical and phase composition of the diffusion zone.
Factors affecting the management of developing a quality cultural environment in Vietnam higher education institutions with the function of developing and training educational administrators
Authors: Ai Van Hoang Thi , Hanh V.H. Hanh V.H. , Trong Dong Phan , Bui Van Hat Bui Van Hat , Lan Anh Thach Thi , Thanh Huong Pham Thi
Published: December 2024

The more important quality culture plays in the existence and development of higher education institutions, the more essential managing the development of a quality cultural environment in higher education institutions is. Therefore, exploring the factors affecting the management of developing a quality cultural environment is one of the aspects interested in by researchers to improve the effectiveness of management. The purpose of the study is to find out the current status of factors affecting the management of building a quality cultural environment in higher education institutions with the function of developing and training educational administrators in Vietnam through quantitative research. Data was collected through a questionnaire survey with 1,047 administrators, lecturers and staff members, and students in six higher education institutions with the function of developing and training educational administrators. The main method used to analyze the data is the descriptive statistic. Research results show that the influences of all factors are from average to high. Factors belonging to human resources are the most important and highest influence, while objective factors such as facilities and policies also have widespread influences, the foundation for developing a quality culture.
Exploring learning outcomes in Financial accounting: a quasi-experimental study using Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Test in blended learning environment
Authors: Kottara Dr. Chara , Asonitou Dr. Sofia , Anagnostopoulos Dr. Theodoros , Ntanos Dr. Stamatios , Choustoulakis Dr. Emmanouil
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the multiple choice question (MCQ) assessment tool to measure the performance of undergraduate students in Social Science degree programs, in a small course setting by comparing the control group and the experimental class. The research is quantitative and 60 students participated in an experiment, 30 in the traditional and 30 in the blended class in a Business Administration department in Greece, in the Financial Accounting course of the second semester of studies. The findings of the research showed that the intervention of the blended teaching approach in the experimental class was positive and was an important factor in improving performance, giving a greater number of correct answers compared to the students who participated in the control group. The findings of this study contribute to the academic community by highlighting the possibilities provided by a multiple-choice knowledge test as an assessment method and how its application can contribute to the measurement of student performance in accounting subjects taught at university institutions. The originality and value lies in the design and implementation of the knowledge test in two different periods (beginning and end of the semester) in order to identify the level of "change" of students involved in blended learning environments.
Upholding Financial Stability: Exploring Corporate Governance Compliance in Banking
Authors: Kumar Yadav Sarvesh
Published: December 2024

The banking system is essential for a country's growth and development, well-managed banking industry is a prerequisite for the upward trajectory of a country, and good corporate governance is necessary for safeguarding the institution's financial stability. Corporate governance's primary objectives are to maximize long-term shareholder value in a morally and legally responsible manner, safeguard the interests of other stakeholders while expanding shareholder value, and ensure fairness, respect, and dignity in all business dealings with clients, partners, investors, competitors, the government, and the general public both inside and outside the bank. This paper explores corporate governance compliance in banks, its necessity in the banking sector, the history of corporate governance in India and around the world, the best practices of corporate banking established in India, the steps taken by various banks to put these principles into practice, as well as recent developments in this area in the banking sector.
Design and Evaluation of a Drainage System Based On Absorption Wells on the Faculty of Engineering University of 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda
Authors: Oktaviani Viva , Tukimun Musrifah
Published: December 2024

This research aims to design and evaluate a drainage system based on infiltration wells at the Faculty of Engineering, University of 17 August 1945, Samarinda, to overcome increased rainwater runoff. This study explores the relationship between changes in land use, increasing drainage coefficients, and the effectiveness of infiltration wells as a sustainable solution in drainage systems. The methods used include experimental approaches and hydrological modeling. Rainfall data for the last 10 years from BMKG Temindung Samarinda was used to analyze the distribution of rain frequency using the Gumbel and Log Pearson Type III methods. The analysis results show that the Gumbel method meets the test criteria for daily rainfall data distribution, with a rainfall intensity of 41.54 mm/hour for a return period of 10 years. The dimensions of the infiltration well are designed with a diameter of 1.5 m and a depth of 3 m, capable of accommodating runoff discharge of 0.04 m³/second. Calculations show that 7 units of infiltration wells are needed to handle the resulting runoff. Implementation of infiltration wells can increase infiltration and maintain groundwater levels, as well as significantly reduce the risk of local flooding. This research concludes that the use of infiltration wells is effective as a sustainable drainage component in educational environments with high levels of land conversion, and provides recommendations for the design of efficient drainage systems in faculty building development areas.
Çumra Kent Kimliğinde Bağdat Demiryolu ve Konya Sulama Projesi Ara Kesitinde Tarihi İstasyon ve Yönetim Binası
Authors: Sungur Mine , Alp Koç Huriye
Published: December 2024

Kent kimliği geçmişten geleceğe kente özgü nitelikler taşıyan anlam yüklü imgeler bütünüdür. Kentin tarihsel kimliği için anıtsal özelliğe sahip demiryolu mimarisi; istasyon yapısı, lojman, yönetim binası, su deposu, ambar gibi binalardan oluşan bir komplekstir. Fakat kent kimliğinin önemli parçaları arasında yer alan istasyon binaları araştırma alanı olarak literatürde yoğun bir şekilde ele alınmasına rağmen, istasyon yapılarına destek amaçlı inşa edilen lojmanlar, su depoları, yönetim binaları gibi eserlerin göz ardı edilmesi kent kimliğinin bütünselliğini olumsuz etkilemektedir. Özgün ve tarihi öneme sahip bu yapıların yeterli düzeyde araştırılıp belgelendirilmemesi ya da tescillenme sonrası koruma esaslarına uygun olmayan müdahaleler ile tahrip olma hatta yok olma tehlikesiyle karşı karşıyadır. Bu yüzden kent kimliğinin ayrılmaz parçası olan istasyon yapılarına destek amaçlı yapılan yapıların araştırılması, çalışma problemi olarak belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada Konya ili, Çumra ilçesinde yer alan, 1907-1914 yılları arasında Bağdat Demiryolu ve Konya Sulama Tesisi inşaatı sürecinde Almanlar tarafından yapılan, günümüzde Devlet Su İşleri (DSİ) Çumra Bölge Müdürlüğü tarafından misafirhane olarak hizmet eden yönetim binasının mekânsal ve cephesel durumunun tespit edilmesi çalışma konusu olarak ele alınmıştır. Yönetim binası, Çumra kentinin oluşum sürecinde istasyon binası ile birlikte inşa edilen ilk yapı özelliği taşıması, kent kimlik oluşumundaki etkisi ve günümüzde bilinirliğinin arttırılması amacıyla araştırma alanı olarak seçilmiştir. Çalışmada literatür taraması, saha çalışması ve mevcut durum analizi yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Birkaç bilimsel kaynak ve ilgili kişi ve kurumlardan elde edilen sınırlı veriler saha çalışmasındaki yerinde gözlem, görüşme ve tespit çalışmaları ile harmanlanmıştır. Karşılaştırma ve değerlendirmeye dayalı bir durum analizi sonucunda yapıldığı dönemin ekonomik, politik ve kültürel özelliğini mimari üslubuyla yansıtan yapının özgün haliyle korunması kentsel kimliğin korunması anlamına gelmektedir. Yapı tescillenmesine rağmen özgünlüğünü kaybettirebilecek müdahaleler ile karşı karşıya olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bu nedenle mimari karakteri ile kentin simgesi ve anıtsal özelliği göstermesi açısından bu tür yapıların daha fazla bilimsel çalışmalarla kayıt altına alınması, Anadolu’da yer alan diğer demiryolu mimarisi yapıları için de kent kimliğinin devamlılığı açısından gereklidir.
PREDICTING THE JAPANESE YEN'S VOLATILITY IN RELATION TO THE INDONESIAN RUPIAH
Authors: Akhmad Afied , Arnanda Feza Raffa , Sari Linda Monica , Kuswardani Rakaninda Indah , Kartiasih Fitri
Published: December 2024

Japan has experienced low inflation and continuous deflation since the economic bubble of the 1980s. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was preoccupied with deflation in various countries, worsening Japan's financial condition. As a result, the Japanese currency's exchange rate could not compete with other currencies. This situation significantly affects the value of Indonesia's exports and imports, as Japan is one of the leading export destinations and a primary supplier of implications for Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to forecast the volatility of the exchange rate between the yen and the IDR for the future. The data used in this research is the buying rate variable from the yen to IDR exchange rate data from January 3, 2020, to November 27, 2023. The method used for the high-volatility data is the GARCH model. The best modeling obtained is GARCH(0,1). The forecast results provide an insight into the buying exchange rate of the yen against the IDR until the beginning of 2024.
PENGARUH RISK PROFILE, GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE EARNING, CAPITAL (RGEC) DAN MANAJEMEN LABA TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN: STUDI KASUS PADA INDUSTRI PERBANKAN DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Astuti Iis Putri , Djajanti Atik
Published: December 2024

This research aims to examine the influence of the level of bank health using the RGEC component which consists of credit risk, operational risk, liquidity risk, good corporate governance, earnings and capital as well as earnings management on the value of companies in the banking industry listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in the 2020-2021 period. The population in this study are banks registered on the IDX during 2020-2021. 40 banks were selected as research samples using the purposive sampling method. The data used is annual report data and stock transaction summaries from the IDX website. The data analysis technique used is panel data regression processed with the Eviews program. The research results show that credit risk has a significant negative effect on company value, capital has a significant positive effect on company value, while operational risk, liquidity risk, good corporate governance, earnings and earnings management have no effect on company value
A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY OF FINANCIAL BEHAVIOR TRENDS USING VOSVIEWER AND DATA FROM GOOGLE SCHOLAR (2014-2024)
Authors: Islami Muslimah Nur
Published: December 2024

This research analyzes the dynamics of individual financial behavior and the factors that influence it through bibliometric methods using VOSviewer software. Bibliometrics is a mathematical method to identify academic publications related to quotations and scientific matters and intended for use in libraries. VOSviewer is used to build a network map that depicts the relationships between keywords and identifies clusters or groups of keywords that frequently appear together. This research provides insight into research trends and effective strategies for increasing financial literacy and financial inclusion. Bibliographic data was collected from academic literature related to finance during the 2014-2024 period. The results of the analysis show that financial literacy, financial behavior, and adoption of financial technology (fintech) are topics that are often discussed in the literature; financial literacy has a strong relationship with financial decision-making, leading to better saving and investment habits and reduced debt; financial behavior mostly written in the article from the US in 2015 and highest citation in 2019 from the UK. Recommendations for future research include the use of qualitative methods, longitudinal studies, and evaluation of the impact of formal and informal financial education.
PENGARUH BRAND TRUST PADA PERCEIVED VALUE DAN PERCEIVED RISK DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP PURCHASE INTENTION PADA JASA EKSPEDISI JNE DI MARKETPLACE SHOPEE
Authors: Sya'diyah Lailatul , Handriana Tanti
Published: December 2024

One of the key successes of online transactions lies in the final outcome of a product delivery transaction. In this context, the shipping and delivery services plays the pivotal role in the success of such transaction. This research will discuss how an expedition service, JNE is able to create Brand trust so that its existence is recognized by consumers and can generate sustainable purchase intention. The objective of this study is to a positive relationship between Brand trust on perceived value and perceived risk, also the relationship perceived value and perceived risk on purchase intention. The research method employed is quantitative, involving an online survey of 100 respondents. Data analysis in this study utilizes Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) using PLS Version 4 software. The results of this research indicate that Brand trust has a positive influence on perceived value and perceidev risk, perceived value has a positive influence on purchase intention. But, perceived risk has no correlation on purchase intention. The benefits of this research contribute to the study of consumer behavior, particularly regarding brand trust in a courier service, which can positively influence perceived value and negatively affect perceived risk. Additionally, it explores its impact on purchase intention.
EFEKTIFITAS SEDIAAN SEDERHANA DAUN SIRIH HUTAN (Piper aduncum L.) TERHADAP HAMA KEPIK (Mictis longicornis) PADA TANAMAN MANGGA
Authors: Meidiana Wika , Budiman  , Risnawati
Published: December 2024

Mango is one of the commodities with high economic potential. One of the challenges in mango production is the attack of plant pests. The insect Mictis longicornis is a major pest of mango plants. Its attacks can cause leaves, shoots, or young branches to turn brown, wilt, dry out, and eventually fall off. Control of M. longicornis can be achieved using forest betel leaf powder, which is known to be toxic to several types of insects. The main active compounds in forest betel leaf with insecticidal properties are dilapiol and the piperamidine group. The purpose of this study is to determine the intensity of M. longicornis attacks on mango plants and to analyze the effectiveness of a simple preparation of forest betel leaf powder on the percentage of M. longicornis pest attacks on mango plants. The design used in the study was a Complete Randomized Block Design (CRBD) with a single factor, namely the type of insecticide, with four treatments: control, synthetic insecticide at a concentration of 4 ml/L (active ingredients chlorantraniliprole and thiamethoxam), forest betel leaf powder at concentrations of 7.5%, and 10%. Each concentration of forest betel leaf powder was mixed with distilled water (diluent) containing 0.1% Rinso detergent. The highest attack intensity, 98.51%, was observed in the control treatment (25 days after treatment), while the highest attack intensity before treatment, 90.11%, was observed in the 10% forest betel leaf treatment. Based on descriptive analysis, the application of synthetic insecticide was able to reduce the intensity of M. longicornis pest attacks on mango plants. Based on the Kruskal-Wallis test, the application of synthetic insecticide, 7.5% forest betel leaf powder, and 10% forest betel leaf powder did not significantly differ in the intensity of M. longicornis pest attacks on mango plants.
effects of ESG management on process innovation: The case of cement industry
Authors: Chen Shun-Hsing , Huang Yu-Chung
Published: December 2024

Purpose: In the past, companies placed significant emphasis on Earnings Per Share (EPS) financial performance, while Environment Social Governance (ESG) is now used to assess a company's comprehensive performance in the areas of environment, social responsibility, and corporate governance.
Research Methodology: This study employs qualitative research through in-depth interviews and utilizes the SWOT analysis method. This study aims to conduct an in-depth investigation into Taiwan Asia Cement's future carbon management strategy, anticipating and positioning itself to turn the crisis into an opportunity, ultimately becoming a major winner in the era of climate change and a low-carbon economy.
Results: The primary objectives are to understand the innovative process of promoting low-carbon cement manufacturing by Taiwan Asia Cement and to investigate consumers' willingness to use this cement. The study reveals that Asia Cement has established a low-carbon cement promotion team, actively collaborating with consumers to increase the adoption of low-carbon cement, resulting in a stable market growth rate.
Limitations: The marketing strategies in this study are more useful for the cement industry only and are not applicable to competitive marketing strategies in other industries.
Contribution:  Additionally, interviews uncover that consumers using low-carbon cement are mainly located in eastern Taiwan. Many consumers in this region have not heard of or used low-carbon cement, indicating significant marketing opportunities.
Novelty: In an environment where the world is emphasizing ESG, it is important to enhance the corporate image of the cement industry through process innovation to contribute to environmental issues.
Pengaruh Return on Asset, Return on Equity, Debt to Equity Ratio, dan Price Earnings Ratio terhadap Return Saham: Studi Empiris pada Perusahaan Sektor Property & Real Estate yang Tercatat di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2018 – 2023
Authors: Heryaman Dony , Anasta Lawe
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This research aims to determine the effect of Return on ssets (ROA), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), and Price to Earning Ratio (PER) on stock returns in property and real estate sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018 - 2023 period.
Research methodology: The sampling method uses a purposive sampling method by applying certain characteristics so that a total sample of 9 companies is obtained. The test uses multiple linear regression analysis to test the independent variables Return on Assets (ROA), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), and Price to Earning Ratio (PER) on the dependent variable, namely stock returns.
Results: Based on the results of the partial t-test, it shows that the ROA and DER variables have a partial effect on stock returns. Meanwhile, ROE and PER have no partial effect on stock returns. Meanwhile, the results of the F-simultaneous hypothesis test show that return on assets, return on equity, debt to equity ratio, and price earnings ratio have a simultaneous effect (together) on stock returns with a significant value of 0.00<0.05.
Limitations: This study is limited to 9 companies in the property and real estate sector and the 2018-2023 period, so the results may not fully represent the entire industry or broader market conditions.
Contribution: This study aims to provide practical insights for companies in enhancing stock returns and attracting investors, while offering investors key financial ratios for informed decision-making. It also serves as a reference for future research.
Pelatihan Manajemen Risiko dan Pendampingan Solusi Hukum bagi UMKM di Kota Bandar Lampung
Authors: Idris Agus Zahron , Suningsih Sri , Nurdiono Nurdiono , Septiyanti Ratna , Waspodo Lego
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This community service activity aims to provide training for MSMEs in Bandar Lampung regarding risk management in business development, business licensing procedures, and IPR registration as well as bridging free legal aid institutions for MSMEs who need legal assistance.
Methodology/approach: This community service activity is conducted in the form of training related to legal literacy for MSMEs in Bandar Lampung.
Results/findings: The pre-test and post-test showed that the participants' knowledge before socialization was 57%, and increased by 19%, that is, 76%. In this way, partners are more aware of the importance of having a business license and mitigating risks in running a business, as well as other benefits, such as securing legal protection and running business operations safely. In addition, it can make it easier to develop your business, such as collaborating with other business actors, and making it easier to export and import products.
Limitation: The limitation of this community service activity is that it looks into the problem faced by MSMEs in Bandar Lampung, which does not have a business license to run the business.
Contribution: Partners gain a better understanding of the legal problems and solutions for MSMEs, such as how to make it easier to borrow funds from banks. Other benefits include the provision of business assistance by the government.
E-Commerce dan Pengetahuan Kewirausahaan dalam Meningkatkan Minat Berbisnis Masyarakat Ligkungan XX Tanjung Mulia
Authors: Sutejo Bambang , Rizki Irma Herliza , Handayani Tina Muhardika , Rinaldi Muammar
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The research aims to examine the impact of E-Commerce and Entrepreneurial Knowledge in increasing Business Interest among the community of Environment XX, Tanjung Mulia.
Methodology: The research method used is descriptive quantitative. The type of data employed in this study is quantitative data, which is data obtained in the form of numbers. The data sources include both primary and secondary data. Primary data is collected through the distribution of questionnaires to the residents of Environment XX, Tanjung Mulia, while secondary data is obtained from relevant literature and existing data related to the discussed issues.
Results: The results of the multiple linear regression analysis indicate that any improvement in the aspects of E-Commerce and Entrepreneurial Knowledge will lead to an increase in Entrepreneurial Interest. E-Commerce, in particular, has a positive and significant impact on Entrepreneurial Interest in the community of Environment XX, Tanjung Mulia, Medan. Similarly, Entrepreneurial Knowledge also has a positive and significant partial influence on the Entrepreneurial Interest of the community in the same area.
Limitations: One of the limitations of this research is the lack of diversity among respondents, as the sample was only taken from a single location, namely the XX Tanjung Mulia Medan community. to be able to continue this research by looking for other variables that can influence Entrepreneurial Interest such as business capital, family and social support.
Contribution: This research provides empirical evidence that E-Commerce is not only a technological tool, but also a factor that encourages the growth of interest in entrepreneurship in society.
Tingkat Kepuasan Masyarakat dalam Pelayanan Kesehatan di Provinsi Maluku Utara: Studi Kasus RSUD. Chasan Boesoiri
Authors: Sun’an Muammil , Soleman Marwan Man , Nurlaila Nurlaila
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This research aims to identify and analyze the quality of health services in North Maluku Province, the level of community satisfaction with these services, and the role of the government in encouraging efforts to improve health services.
Methodology/approach: The data was analyzed using descriptive and qualitative statistical analysis frameworks. Descriptive statistics analyze variables presented in frequency distributions, both in absolute numbers and percentages.
Results/findings: The research results show that there are still various aspects of government health services that require improvement, such as administrative problems, medical personnel, equipment, and supporting facilities. Public complaints include medical costs not commensurate with services, a less clean and comfortable environment, and service delays due to a lack of medical personnel.
Limitations: Factors such as demographic differences and economic conditions have not been explored, nor have service provider perspectives that could provide insight into internal constraints. This limitation must be considered in further research with more diverse methods and data.
Contribution: These findings can be a basis for policymakers in designing strategies for improving health services, including more appropriate budget allocation and improved procedures. This research also opens opportunities to explore demographic factors and service provider perspectives to enrich understanding of challenges and solutions in the health system.
Sul potere di rappresentanza in giudizio in capo al trustee (Trib. Vicenza, 19 aprile 2024)
Authors: Viviano Maria Rosaria
Published: December 2024

Massima
Non è corretto eccepire il difetto del potere di rappresentanza in giudizio in capo al trustee dal momento che il trust non è un soggetto dotato di personalità giuridica. Per la stessa ragione, non è corretto affermare che il trust eserciti il possesso tramite il trustee e di conseguenza nemmeno che acquisti la proprietà di beni immobili per usucapione.
La cessione dei diritti beneficiari a titolo di reintegrazione della legittima (Trib. Palermo, 25 marzo 2024)
Authors: Giunchedi Diletta
Published: December 2024

Tesi
La cessione dei diritti beneficiari non configura un negozio donativo e non può essere soggetta all’azione di riduzione, in quanto privo di spirito di liberalità, se il trasferimento persegue lo scopo di realizzare convenzionalmente la reintegrazione della legittima lesa. La finalità, espressa nel regolamento contrattuale e desumibile dal complesso delle attività transattive, giustifica l’opinione secondo cui l’attribuzione dei diritti beneficiari, seppur avvenuta senza corrispettivo, costituisca l’adempimento di un’obbligazione, anche morale o etica e, in ogni caso, non persegua lo scopo di arricchire i beneficiari per spirito di liberalità.
The author’s view
The assignment of the beneficiary rights does not constitute a donative transaction and cannot be subject to an action for reduction, since it is devoid of any spirit of liberality, if the transfer pursues the purpose of bringing about by agreement the reinstatement of the injured right. The purpose, expressed in the contractual regulation and inferable from the whole of the transactional activities, justifies and reinforces the view that the assignment of the beneficiary rights, even if made without consideration, constitutes the performance of an obligation, even a moral or ethical one, and, in any event, does not pursue the purpose of enriching the beneficiaries out of a spirit of liberality.
La persona fisica, la fiduciaria e il trust nella normativa italiana riguardante gli strumenti finanziari in caso di successione
Authors: Semino Giorgio
Published: December 2024

Tesi
L’ambito di indagine di questo scritto riguarda gli aspetti della normativa di diritto civile e commerciale, regolamentare e fiscale del sistema finanziario in caso di successione. Si indagherà quindi su: che cosa succede agli strumenti finanziari di una persona fisica residente in Italia alla sua morte; che cosa accade alla morte di una persona fisica che abbia dato un mandato fiduciario verso una società fiduciaria italiana; che cosa accade quando il de cuius sia stato disponente di un trust nel quale abbia trasferito strumenti finanziari per atto di dotazione o tramite testamento.
The author’s view
The scope of this paper concerns the aspects of the civil and commercial Law, regulatory and tax Law of the financial system in the event of succession. It will therefore investigate: what happens to the financial instruments of a natural person resident in Italy upon his death; what happens upon the death of a natural person who has given a fiduciary mandate to an Italian trust company; what happens when the deceased has been the settlor of a trust in which he has transferred financial instruments by means of an endowment deed or by will.