bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spatiotemporal Drought Assessment in Ningxia Autonomous Region: A Machine Learning and Remote Sensing Approach
Authors: Awais Muhammad , Zaheen Zakria , Fatima Zainab , Shahwar Muhammad , Jan Naveed , Ali Shahzad
Published: May 2024

Drought represents a significant disaster that directly impacts the economic and ecological welfare of any nation it afflicts. This study focused on the climatic anomalies of drought over the Ningxia Hui autonomous region in northwest China over the last two decades. The study employed an in-depth machine learning model, which incorporated drought indices, thus leading to a data-informed analysis of Ningxia drought patterns. The study accomplished this by using MODIS satellite data products available for vegetation and moisture monitoring. The MOD09GA, MOD11A2, and MCD43A4 data streams were loaded into Google Earth Engine as factors to develop a time-series dataset of vegetation indices. Indices are Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI), and Land Surface Temperature (LST) measurements are taken into account. Data on temperature, precipitation, and evapotranspiration was compiled for the period from 2003 to 2023 and calculated standardized indices on pixel level for the whole Ningxia region to develop the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), and Standardized Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index ( The study results indicated that SPI fell significantly from the year 2003 to 2023, from 0.7 to -0.3. The SPEI plummeted from 0.5 to -0.2 during the observed time frame. KBDI also went up, through 581.33 in 2003 and 681.091 in 2023, showing deterioration of aridity and drying of the soil. The conclusion of this study focuses on the deterioration of drought conditions in the Ningxia region in the last 20 years.
IRS Integrated UAV Communication to Enhance Physical Layer Security: A Deep Reinforcement Learning approach
Authors: Hussain Touseef , Shahwar Muhammad , Abdin Syed Zain Ul , Zaheen Zakria , Jan Naveed , Shoaib Muhammad
Published: May 2024

The paper investigates the security of an intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) assisted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) network, where a base station (BS) transmits confidential information to the ground user (GU) via IRS-assisted UAV. The study explores using UAVs with IRS to enhance the security and reliability of wireless communication systems, particularly in the presence of eavesdroppers and friendly jammers. The beamforming at IRS-assisted UAV and UAV trajectory are jointly formulated as a non-convex optimization problem, which is solved by the deep reinforcement learning (DRL) algorithm to maximize the sum secrecy rate of GU with the aid of jammer. We proposed a dual-DDPG (D3PG) algorithm that utilizes the deep deterministic policy gradient (DDPG) structure to effectively address these dual non-convex problems of the UAV-trajectory optimization and the UAV-IRS beamforming optimization. The proposed algorithm's effectiveness and robustness are demonstrated through simulation results, with the IRS significantly enhancing the sum secrecy rate. Extensive simulations show that the proposed DRL-based D3PG scheme outperforms the traditional optimization schemes and ordinary DQN schemes.
Exploring the Ethical and Technical Data of Machine Consciousness: Hazards, Implications, and Future Directions
Authors: Rafiq Tanveer , Azam Muhammad , Nisa Maher U , Sattar Mian  Mohsin , Zafar Sana , Inam Hiba
Published: May 2024

The study of machine consciousness has a wide range of potential and problems as it sits at the intersection of ethics, technology, and philosophy. This work explores the deep issues related to the effort to comprehend and maybe induce awareness in machines. Technically, developments in artificial intelligence, neurology, and cognitive science are required to bring about machine awareness. True awareness is still a difficult to achieve objective, despite significant progress being made in creating AI systems that are capable of learning and solving problems. The implications of machine awareness are profound in terms of ethics. Determining a machine's moral standing and rights would be crucial if it were to become sentient. It is necessary to give careful attention to the ethical issues raised by the development of sentient beings, the abuse of sentient machines, and the moral ramifications of turning off sentient technologies. Philosophically, the presence of machine consciousness may cast doubt on our conceptions of identity, consciousness, and the essence of life. It could cause us to reevaluate how we view mankind and our role in the cosmos. It is imperative that machine awareness grow responsibly in light of these challenges. The purpose of this study is to provide light on the present status of research, draw attention to possible hazards and ethical issues, and offer recommendations for safely navigating this emerging subject. We want to steer the evolution of machine consciousness in a way that is both morally just and technologically inventive by promoting an educated and transparent discourse.
Data-Driven Internet of Things: Role in Smart Cities
Authors: Bano Shehr , Hussain Ammad , Arif Abdulrehman , Khursheed Sobia , Arif Mahvish Awan
Published: May 2024

“Smart city” is a place where cutting-edge technology optimizes resource utilization, progress facilitation, environmental friendliness, and socially inclusive neighborhoods are established. Technology, economics, and social progress were discussed. Since 2000, political actors, business, administration, and urban planning have utilized the notion to define urban technological advancements and developments. The smart city is a planned, technologically advanced "city". In the face of economic, social, and political defeats in many nations after 2000, it uses all digital technology. Air pollution, overcrowding, and urban population growth are the main concerns. Along with technical advancements that make cities more habitable, financial constraints constantly present a challenge. Existing infrastructural inefficiency. Machine learning technology is essential to the IoT because it manages large amounts of data. This paper will explain how healthcare uses AI with IoT and WSN. This research underpins smart city Internet of Things duties and examines the IoT's impact on health facilities.
From Sun to Sustainability: Project Management Strategies for Solar Energy in Baluchistan’s Agriculture
Authors: Naqvi Syed haider abbas , Khaliq Abdul , Memon Jamil ahmed , Nadeem Ghalib , Aziz Atif
Published: May 2024

This study explores the incorporation of solar energy and project management in sustainable agriculture in Baluchistan, Pakistan. A 10-acre farm with a solar-powered water reservoir supports up to 10 irrigation sets, illustrating a tactical synthesis of reserve management and environmental stewardship. The economic scrutiny confirmations that the agronomy of onions, potatoes, and spinach on this farm might harvest a profit oscillating from 1.537 to 1.62 million Rupees, with a breakeven point valued at 1.76 years. This model serves as a beacon for profitable, eco-friendly agronomic practices, leveraging solar power to overwhelmed water insufficiency challenges. Despite the global dependence on fossil fuels, solar energy's interest has been regular, expressly in agriculture. The findings reveal a stark variance in the practicality of solar energy across diverse sectors due to Pakistan's inconsistent national grid. The research underlines the critical need for particular project management to harness the full latent of solar power and set a usual for future activities in lucrative and ecologically cognizant agronomy.
Antecedents and Outcomes of Marketing Agility: A Dynamic Capability Leading to Performance
Authors: Abbas Aamir , Ali Arfan
Published: May 2024

In this digital era, digital startups require different capabilities to enhance performance. Marketing agility can be one of these capabilities, but how it can be developed remains unexplored. Therefore, this research aimed to investigate the antecedents and outcomes of marketing agility. It has investigated the role of artificial intelligence adoption and networking capability in developing marketing agility. Further, it examined the relationship between marketing agility and market performance. The data were gathered from FinTech managers, and Smart Pls 4 was used for data analysis. The results reported that artificial intelligence adoption and networking capability influence marketing agility, ultimately leading to superior market performance. The findings can act as a guideline for managers of FinTechs aiming to develop marketing agility or enhance performance in the market.
Enhancing NOMA Network Security with RIS-UAV Integration: Exploring PPO Technique
Authors: Abideen Syed Zain Ul , Wahid Abdul , Kamal Mian Muhammad , Hussain Touseef , Jan Naveed
Published: May 2024

In order to improve the security aspects of a nonorthogonal multiple access (NOMA) downlink network, we investigate the use of the proximal policy optimization (PPO) technique in this study. This network is uniquely augmented with reconfi- gurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) mounted on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The main objective of this article is to prevent possible eavesdroppers from accessing the network while still assuring continuous and secure connectivity for legitimate users. The network configuration includes a UAV outfitted with a RIS, which plays an important role in signal propagation. This work aims to increase the secrecy rates of all user communications in eavesdropping prone locations. By adaptively modifying the phase shifts and power distributions through the RIS the proposed PPO algorithm not only shows adaptability and effectiveness in securing wireless communications, but also highlights the significant advances made in communication system security through this technology.
Fresh Agricultural Products Cold Chain Logistics Development Status and Countermeasures Research
Authors: Jia Jiyuan , Niu Haohan , He Yunqi
Published: May 2024

With the improvement of the living standard of consumers in China, people are more and more concerned about the demand and quality of fresh agricultural products, and the market scale of cold chain logistics of fresh agricultural products is growing explosively. However, China's cold chain logistics still exists such as insufficient cold chain logistics infrastructure, low level of information technology, high cost, low degree of standardization of fresh agricultural products production and other problems, resulting in China's fresh agricultural products cold chain logistics is facing serious challenges. This paper analyzes the development status quo of cold chain logistics and puts forward some solutions to provide some references for subsequent research.
Research on the Relationship between GSCM and Enterprise Performance: a Multidimensional Analysis based on Manufacturing Industry
Authors: Cheng Lingna
Published: May 2024

Green supply chain management (GSCM) refers to focusing on green environmental protection and reducing the pollution of the whole industrial chain in the process of enterprise production and cooperation with upstream and downstream, which helps to realize the coordinated development of the economy and the environment. With the increasing global environmental problems, GSCM has become an inevitable trend for the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing enterprises in China. However, the relationship between GSCM and enterprise performance has not yet reached a consensus. This paper adopted a multi-case study research method to analyze the GSCM performance of manufacturing enterprises from multiple dimensions. The results showed that GSCM enhances enterprise performance by improving economic, environmental and social performance. These performance improvements not only contribute to the long-term development of the enterprise, but also enhance the competitiveness of the enterprise and the sustainability of its development. This study would improve and enrich the theory of GSCM, and enhance the theoretical basis for enterprises to improve their competitiveness and realize sustainable development. At the same time, the study can provide reference for the government and relevant organizations to formulate and implement relevant policies, and provide important theoretical guidance and decision-making reference for realizing the high-quality development of China's economy.
The Applicability of Fama-French Three-factor Model to Beijing Stock Market
Authors: Zhang Hanqi
Published: May 2024

This paper takes Beijing A-shares as a research focus, divides them into four groups by market value and book-to-market ratio, and uses Fama-French three-factor model to conduct relevant empirical test and regression analysis. The experimental results show that the three factors of the three-factor model have good predictability of the rate of return of Beijing Stock Exchange portfolio, and the volatility of the return rate is the most significant sensitivity to market fluctuations. The ratio of market capitalization and book value has a low explanatory power for the impact of stock risk-return fluctuation.
Analysis of China's FinTech Regulatory Sandbox: Development History and Future Prospects
Authors: Lei Nuo
Published: May 2024

This article provides an in-depth discussion of the impact of the development of financial technology (FinTech) on the digital transformation of commercial banks, the regulatory challenges they face, and the practice of regulatory innovation. By comprehensively analyzing relevant literature, the article reveals the positive role of FinTech in promoting financial service innovation, improving the efficiency of the financial system, and satisfying consumer demand. At the same time, it points out the new types of risks and challenges brought by the rapid development of FinTech, especially in the areas of regulatory adaptability, data security, and consumer protection. In addition, the paper discusses the application of regulatory sandboxes as a regulatory innovation tool in achieving a balance between fintech innovation and risk management and emphasizes the importance of cooperation between regulators, financial institutions, and technology companies. The healthy development of FinTech in the future requires a closer dialogue and cooperation between technology innovation and regulatory innovation, while international coordination on regulatory frameworks and standards is also crucial. This study aims to provide insights for researchers and practitioners in the field of FinTech and help FinTech continue to develop in a safe and orderly environment.
Analysis of the Impact of RMB Appreciation on China's Economy
Authors: Si Yuqi
Published: May 2024

Due to the epidemic war and other causes, the global economic development effect is not good situation, China's economy still maintains a strong development momentum, so many countries for the appreciation of the renminbi began to sound, improve the exchange rate which is undoubtedly a very favorable situation for our country, so this article would like to think that the motivation of the appreciation of the renminbi and the impact of the analysis of the summary and generalization of the elaboration.
Analysis of Japan's Dual Influence on Southeast Asian Infrastructure Diplomacy
Authors: Wei Dehua , Tang Zhanfeng
Published: May 2024

This paper examines the dual influence of Japan and China in infrastructure diplomacy in Southeast Asia since 2015. The competition between the two countries in infrastructure diplomacy in Southeast Asia is mainly manifested in investment and financing modes and high-speed rail projects, aiming at promoting their domestic economies and expanding geopolitical influence. This competition has brought economic dividends to Southeast Asian countries, but it has also increased the pressure on these countries to "choose sides station", which has led to an increase in internal tensions within the region. Although Sino- Japanese confrontation has weakened bilateral relations, there is the possibility of cooperation in promoting connectivity in Southeast Asia, and the two sides share common interests in this regard. Competition between China and Japan in high-speed rail and other projects provides more choices for Southeast Asian countries, which complicates the development of infrastructure and affecting regional stability.
Influence of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Fujian Province
Authors: Yang Yang
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to study the influence of foreign direct investment on economic growth in Fujian Province, and explore its mechanism and effect. As a form of transnational capital flow, foreign direct investment not only brings capital and technology to Fujian Province, but also promotes the development of industrial structure upgrading, employment increase and international competitiveness improvement. In the context of global economic integration, exploring the contribution of FDI to Fujian's economic growth will help deepen the understanding of global economic interaction and provide references and suggestions for relevant policy making. The research method is mainly based on the analysis of the statistical data of FDI in Fujian Province, combined with relevant economic theories and empirical research, in order to comprehensively and systematically evaluate the impact of FDI on economic growth in Fujian Province. Through the research findings, we can provide valuable references for government departments, enterprises and academia to formulate and optimize policy measures to attract foreign direct investment and promote the sustainable development of Fujian Province's economy.
MARKA HUKUKUNDA SESSİZ KALMA YOLUYLA HAK KAYBININ GERÇEKLEŞMESİ İÇIN GEREKEN SESSİZ KALMA SÜRESİ
Authors: Işık Egemen
Published: May 2024

Marka hukukunda sessiz kalma yoluyla hak kaybının gerçekleşmesi için kanun koyucu tarafından belirlenmiş süre boyunca sessiz kalınması gerekmektedir. Bu süreyi, konunun ruhuna uygun olarak “sessiz kalma süresi” olarak adlandırmak mümkündür. Sessiz kalma süresinin uzunluğu tartışmaya yer bırakmayacak şekilde kanunda belirtilmiştir. Bununla birlikte sessiz kalma süresinin hukuki niteliği ile özellikle sürenin başlaması ve sona ermesine ilişkin açıklığa kavuşturulması gereken pek çok nokta vardır. Çalışmamız ile amaçlanan sessiz kalma süresine ilişkin sorunların öğretideki görüşler ve mahkeme kararları esas alınarak tartışılmasıdır.
HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DENGAN BURNOUT AKADEMIK PADA MAHASISWA YANG MELAKSANAKAN PEMBELAJARAN JARAK JAUH DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Hartono Fachrul Rahman , Duryati
Published: May 2024

Dimasa pandemi covid-19 melanda dunia, proses pembelajaran jarak jauh yang dilaksanakan menunjukkan adanya kesenjangan dengan pelaksanaaan proses pembelajaran sebelum adanya pandemi. Selama pandemi, mahasiswa mengalamai berkurangnya rasa motivasi, kelelahan secara fisik maupun mental, hingga kejenuhan kronis dan stress berkepanjangan (Fernandez-Castillo, 2021; Hutauruk & Sidabutar, 2020; Sari, Setiawan, Rajiani, & Muin, 2020).  Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat hubungan dukungan sosial dengan burnout akademik pada mahasiswa yang melakukan pembelajaran jarak jauh, Desain penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif korelasional karena bertujuan untuk mencari hubungan dua buah variabel atau lebih (Winarsunu, 2009). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pengumpulan data dengan skala sikap model Likert yang terdiri dari 2 angket yaitu dari skala dukungan sosial dan skala burnout akademik. Alat ukur yang digunakan merupakan peneliti konstruksi sendiri dari teori Sarafino (2006) untuk dukungan sosial dan untuk burnout peneliti konstruksi juga dari teori Maslach et al., (2001). Kedua skala tersebut kemudian disebarkan secara daring menggunakan media Google form kepada subjek. Berdasarkan uji korelasi diatas didapatkan hasil nilai signifikansi .002 (p < 0,05) dengan nilai r = -500. Maka dari itu bisa diambil kesimpulan bahwa adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara dukungan sosial dengan brunout akademik, Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak.
HUBUNGAN HARGA DIRI DENGAN PRESENTASI DIRI TIDAK AUTENTIK PADA PENGGUNA INSTAGRAM AKTIF
Authors: Aulia Asyari Vannesa , Nurmina
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan yang signifikan antara harga diri  dengan presentasi diri tidak autentik (inauthentic self presentation) pada pengguna instagram aktif. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain kuantitatif korelasional. Populasi pada penelitian ini yaitu wanita usia 18-25 tahun yang memiliki akun instagram serta pernah mengunggah postingan pada akun instagramnya. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitan ini memakai teknik purposive sampling dengan jumlah 273 orang. Instrumen pada penelitian ini menggunakan skala Self Presentation On Facebook Questionnaire (SPFBQ) oleh Michikyan et al. (2015) yang sudah dimodifikasi oleh peneliti  dan mengadaptasi skala  State Self Esteem Scale (SESS) oleh Heatherton (1991) yang sudah diterjemahkan dan dimodifikasi oleh Hasanati, ( 2020). Hasil analisis dengan menggunakan analisis  data korelasi pearson product moment dan didapatkan koefisien yang berkorelasi (r) = -0,473 dengan nilai signifikasn sebesar = .000 (p<0,05) artinya terdapat hubungan yang negatif signifikan antara harga diri dengan  presentasi diri tidak autentik ( inauthentic self presentation )pada pengguna instagram aktif. Harga diri merupakan faktor yang mempengaruhi inauthentic self presentation pada pengguna instagram aktif. Pengguna instagram dengan harga diri yang rendah cenderung melakukan strategi dalam mempresentasikan dirinya di instagram. Harga diri memiliki hubungan negatif yang signifikan dengan inauthentic self presentation , sehingga semakin rendah harga diri pengguna instagram maka semakin tinggi inauthentic self presentation pada pengguna instagram aktif, begitu sebaliknya.
MEMBANDINGKAN PEMAHAMAN TERHADAP "PUNISHMENT" PADA RELASI GURU DAN SISWA BERDASARKAN JURUSAN DI KOTA BUKITTINGGI: STUDI INDIGENOUS PSYCHOLOGY
Authors: Siskahendriyetti09
Published: May 2024

Education gives students access to knowledge and information that has been collected and organized. Punishment is very important to change student behavior in a safe and orderly school environment. This study reveals the types of punishment and the impact of punishment on high school students using an indigenous psychology approach. This research was conducted on 430 high school students in Bukittinggi City. The method used is descriptive qualitative with an indigenous psychology approach, using an open-ended questionnaire with the stages of open coding, axial coding, and selective coding analysis. The results of this study found that the types of punishment that are preferred and make students not burdened are physical punishment, emotional punishment, and procedural punishment. The impact of punishment that is favored and makes students unburdened consists of academic risk, physical impact, and impact on relationships. The types of punishment that students dislike are physical punishment, emotional punishment, administrative punishment, and punishment that has a long-term impact. The impact of students disliking punishment in the form of threats to academics, threats to the self, risk of new negative behaviors, and social risks. The ways students avoid punishments they don't like include compliance, unexpected behavior, and camouflage/fiking.
Pengaruh Gratitude Terhadap Psychological Well-Being Remaja di UPTD Panti Sosial Asuhan Anak Bina Remaja “Budi Utama” Lubuk Alung
Authors: Aldi Aldi Pratama , Magistarina Elrisfa , Rusli Devi , Kurniawan Rizal
Published: May 2024

Remaja UPTD Panti Asuhan Sosial "Budi Utama" di Lubuk Alung diteliti untuk memahami bagaimana gratitude mempengaruhi pshycological wellbeing mereka. Penelitian kuantitatif ini menyasar remaja di UPTD Panti Sosial Bina Remaja "Budi Utama" di Lubuk Alung. Jumlah sampel penelitian ini terdiri dari 61 remaja. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan sampling jenuh sebagai strategi sampel yang dipilih. Penelitian ini menggunakan skala Likert dengan enam item. Sangat Tidak Setuju (STS), Tidak Setuju (TS), Agak Tidak Setuju (ATS), Agak Setuju (AS), Setuju (S), dan Sangat Setuju (SS). Total 48 item pertanyaan yang digunakan, mencakup kedua variabel. Koefisien korelasi sebesar 0,386 diperoleh dengan menggunakan regresi linier sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai p yang signifikan sebesar 0,002 <0,005. Hal ini mendukung hipotesis alternatif (Ha). Temuan dari uji hipotesis menunjukkan koefisien R Square sebesar 0,149, yang menunjukkan bahwa gratitude menyumbang sekitar 14,9% dari varians dalam psychological well being. Ditemukan adanya pengaruh positif dari gratitude terhadap psychological wellbeing di kalangan remaja Lubuk Alung di panti asuhan UPTD "Budi Utama".Remaja UPTD Panti Asuhan Sosial "Budi Utama" di Lubuk Alung diteliti untuk memahami bagaimana gratitude mempengaruhi pshycological wellbeing mereka. Penelitian kuantitatif ini menyasar remaja di UPTD Panti Sosial Bina Remaja "Budi Utama" di Lubuk Alung. Jumlah sampel penelitian ini terdiri dari 61 remaja. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan sampling jenuh sebagai strategi sampel yang dipilih. Penelitian ini menggunakan skala Likert dengan enam item. Sangat Tidak Setuju (STS), Tidak Setuju (TS), Agak Tidak Setuju (ATS), Agak Setuju (AS), Setuju (S), dan Sangat Setuju (SS). Total 48 item pertanyaan yang digunakan, mencakup kedua variabel. Koefisien korelasi sebesar 0,386 diperoleh dengan menggunakan regresi linier sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai p yang signifikan sebesar 0,002 <0,005. Hal ini mendukung hipotesis alternatif (Ha). Temuan dari uji hipotesis menunjukkan koefisien R Square sebesar 0,149, yang menunjukkan bahwa gratitude menyumbang sekitar 14,9% dari varians dalam psychological well being. Ditemukan adanya pengaruh positif dari gratitude terhadap psychological wellbeing di kalangan remaja Lubuk Alung di panti asuhan UPTD "Budi Utama".
The Use of Multi-Criteria Parameters for Bridge Maintenance Prioritization and Maintenance Categorization Options in Tanzania
Authors: Peter Mombia Leonard , Hamisi Chengula Duwa , John Msambichaka Joseph
Published: May 2024

A bridge is a structure across physical obstacles like valleys, rivers, seas, oceans, lakes, roads, and railways. Its components get damaged when exposed to harsh conditions resulting from various causes, which reduces its lifetime. Maintenance is necessary to prolong its remaining service life once it gets damaged. Successful maintenance depends on various factors, including the availability of funds, the effectiveness of condition assessment, and other damaging factors. Many developing countries face a scarcity of financial resources to restore the functions of bridges at network levels. In order to have a better plan for financial resources, it is important to devise a methodology for prioritising bridge maintenance at the network level. This research used parameter ratings to determine the Bridge Prioritisation Index (BPI) derived from selected parameters affecting bridge performance. The parameters considered for this study are bridge defects, earthquakes, traffic actions, and scouring potential. The prioritisation indices were determined from four bridges, which are Kikwete, Mvomero, Unkuku, and Nyahua. The bridge ratings from bridge condition indices were determined to be 2 for Unkuku and Mvomero bridges and 1 for Kikwete and Nyahua bridges. Scour ratings from scour indices were determined to be 4 for the Unkuku, Nyahua, and Mvomero bridges and 3 for the Kikwete bridge. Seismic ratings from seismic indices were determined to be 1 for all four bridges, and traffic ratings from traffic indices were determined to be 3 for Unkuku and Nyahua bridges and 2 for Mvomero and Kikwete bridges. Bridge Prioritisation Indices (BPI) determined indicate that Unkuku Bridge has higher priorities in maintenance than other bridges, with a BPI of 2.19, followed by Mvomero Bridge with a BPI of 2.08, Nyahua Bridge with a BPI of 1.67, and lastly, Kikwete Bridge with a BPI of 1.41. Based on the obtained BPI, the maintenance action required was proposed to be preventive maintenance for the Unkuku, Nyahua, and Mvomero bridges and routine maintenance for the Kikwete bridge. Further studies are proposed to include the earthquake amplitude in bridge maintenance prioritisation.
Stability Assessment of Papaya and Ginger Blend Meat Tenderizer
Authors: Kilemile Warren , M. Runyogote Joseph
Published: May 2024

The present study was conducted to determine the shelf life of a meat tenderizer formulated from papaya-ginger (1:1) under room temperature (25oC) for six (6) months. The physiochemical properties: colour, pH, and titratable acidity of the tenderizer were assessed on a monthly basis based on the AOAC 988.13 method, AOAC, 2000 method 981.12, and AOAC, 2000 method 942.15, respectively. Furthermore, the microbial quality of the tenderizer was determined based on the ISO 7218:2007 (E) protocol. Based on the collected data, the studied parameters were determined to be: pH ranged from 3.81 to 6.02; titratable acidity (0.0375% to 0.2325%); colour ranged from 0.3005 to 0.339 for yellow and 0.297 to 0.341 for red. The total microbial count ranged between 1.8×102 CFU/ml and 42×103 CFU/ml. The ginger-papaya blend meat tenderizer during the storage period was observed to have significant variation in total bacteria count and physico-chemical properties (titratable acidity and content of reducing sugars). Other studied parameters, such as coliform bacteria, were not significantly different during the storage period. It was determined that the developed meat tenderizer can last up to six months from the day of manufacturing.
The Influence of the Computerised Accounting System on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case of Iringa Municipality
Authors: Chuwa Gasper
Published: May 2024

This study assessed the influence of computerised accounting systems on the financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Iringa Municipality. The study’s overall objective was to assess the impact of the computerised accounting system on the financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises. This study used a descriptive research design, with 80 small and medium enterprises participating. The data were collected through the administration of questionnaires, analysed descriptively using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software, and presented in the form of tables and figures. The study findings indicated a positive correlation between technology utilisation and accounting practices, demonstrating that computerised accounting systems significantly impacted the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises. Furthermore, the findings suggested that the implementation of computerised accounting systems improved efficiency within Small and Medium Enterprises. Lastly, the research revealed that the majority of Small and Medium Enterprises produced accurate financial reports, which had a notable influence on their overall financial performance. The study recommended Small and Medium Enterprises to install computerised accounting systems due to their associated benefits.
The Impact of Human Activities on Wildlife Conservation in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Authors: Supuku Emmanuel
Published: May 2024

Human population growth in areas bordering protected areas is high and has become a serious threat to the management of wildlife all over Africa. Local communities around the protected areas conduct illegal activities that are destructive to habitats and threaten wildlife. This study explored the impact of the human population on large animals in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The study used quantitative and qualitative research methods, employing both closed and open-ended questionnaires from 125 respondents. The collected data were analysed using IBM and Microsoft Excel tools. The results showed that wildlife and livestock can share and drink water in the same area. Furthermore, the study established that an increase in livestock numbers has no negative effect on wildlife numbers, but an increase in human settlement (93.9%) consumed natural forest products as building materials, creating deforestation, while the use of firewood as a source of power (96.5%) has a great negative impact on wildlife and their habitat because of fragmentation of wildlife habitat within Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Thus, there is a need to manage population growth along the national conserved or protected areas to ensure the long-term existence of designated protected areas.
Assessment of Rural Communities’ Access to Forest Resources and Degree of Community Dependence: A Case of Itale Forest Reserve
Authors: Simbeye Amani
Published: May 2024

This study assessed rural communities’ access to forest resources and degree of community dependence. The study was conducted in two villages (Itale and Iwala) in Ileje District. The exploratory survey design used a structured questionnaire to capture both quantitative and qualitative information from sampled households. We administered a structured questionnaire with both closed and open-ended questions to households and key informants. Data collection also included focus group discussions, wealth ranking, transect walks, field observation, and preference ranking. The study employed systematic, random, and purposive sampling to select a sample of 94 household heads and 18 key informants. The results revealed that access to forest resources was denied to rural communities by 95.5% while 4.5% access was granted for community development activities only. Communities’ dependence on forest resources varied across forest resource types, whereby dependence over firewood was 91.2%, while thatch grass dependence was 23.6%. The degree of community dependence on forest resources revealed that 57.0% of the respondents depend on forest resources for their livelihood. It is recommended that local communities should be involved in monitoring and sustainable forest management processes, as it was noted that they were not integrated into the management system.
ঊনবিংশ শতাব্দীর একজন মুসলমান কবি (খোন্দকার শামসুদ্দিন মুহম্মদ সিদ্দিকী)
Authors: ভট্টাচার্য আশুতোষ
Published: May 2024

ঊনবিংশ শতাব্দীতে বাংলার মুসলমান সমাজে পাশ্চাত্য শিক্ষা-দীক্ষা বিশেষ কোনও প্রভাব বিস্তার করিতে পারে নাই। তাহার ফলে এদেশে ইংরেজী শিক্ষাবিস্তারের পরও মুসলমান সমাজের ভিতর দিয়াই মধ্যযুগের বাংলা সাহিত্যের ধারাটি কোনও কোনও ক্ষেত্রে অব্যাহতভাবে অগ্রসর হইয়াছে। ঊনবিংশ শতাব্দীর ইংরেজী শিক্ষিত নব্য হিন্দু সমাজ যখন সেক্সপীয়র, রায়রণ, স্কট, মিলটন পাঠ করিয়া নিজের জাতীয় ঐতিহ্য বিস্মৃত হইয়াছে, তখনও এদেশের মুসলমান সমাজ দেশের জাতীয় সাহিত্যের ঐতিহ্যকে ধারণ করিয়া আছে। কিন্তু সে দিন বাঙ্গালীর সম্মুখে জাতীয় ঐতিহ্যকে রক্ষা করিবার কোনও মূল্য ছিলনা — সেই জন্য মুসলমান সমাজের এই প্রয়াস সেদিন দেশের শিক্ষিত জন-সাধারণের দৃষ্টির অন্তরালেই পড়িয়াছিল। ঊনবিংশ শতাব্দীর শেষার্দ্ধে (১৮৫৩) যখন বাঙ্গালীর পাশ্চাত্য প্রভাবিত নূতন কাব্য-সাহিত্যের জন্ম হইয়াছে, তখনও একজন মুসলমান কবি বাংলার মধ্য যুগের ধারা অনুসরণ করিয়া একখানি কাহিনীকাব্য রচনা করিয়াছিলেন। বাংলা সাহিত্যের ইতিহাসে এই কবির আজ পর্যন্তও বিশেষ কোনও পরিচয় প্রকাশ পায় নাই। কিন্তু নানা দিক হইতে তাঁহার রচনার বিশেষ একটি মূল্য আছে বলিয়া তাঁহার সম্বন্ধে এই সংক্ষিপ্ত আলোচনাটি এখানে প্রকাশ করিতেছি।
Makna Ketaatan bagi Para Calon Imam Diosesan dalam Terang Injil Yohanes 8: 32-33
Authors: Mango Hendrikus , Rau Beatus Celvinsantius Riwu
Published: May 2024

The calling to be the ministers of Word and Sacrament is considered God’grace granted upon His people of God who are faithful and willing follow His path. This sacred calling of priesthood undergoes in a long-tiring process started from basic to higher formation (read education) when the candidates take their philosophical and theological studies, and finally they are ordained priests for the services of God’s people.
The Interdiocesan Seminary of Saint Peter, Ritapiret in Flore, Indonesia is an educational body for the candidates of the local priests under the local Church of Maumee diocese, where in the candidates grow and mature in many aspects, including intelectual, spiritual, missionary and human characteristics which are centered in the loving service characteristics that have been lived out by the High Priest, Jesus the Lord.
‘The meaning of obedience for the the Diocese priestly candidates in the light of John 8: 32-33’ aims at searching and tracing the divine values treasured in the Gospel of John 8: 32-33, on which the writer will base the whole juxtaposition on the matter of the spirit of obedience which are comprehended and lived out by the Interdiocesan seminarians – the candidates of the local Church priests.
IMPROVING COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION FOR MULTI-STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION TO ACHIEVE
Authors: Indrawati Sri Wahyu , Rohana Rohana , Yusanti Indah Anggraini , Permatasari Nuryanti , Padillah Padillah , Sari Syska Purnama
Published: May 2024

The document describes an international community service program that focuses on multi-stakeholder participation in achieving Development Goals. Sustainable for Indonesia and Malaysia. SDGs represent the global agenda for sustainable development. To achieve this goal requires collaboration between government, the private sector, civil society organizations and the community. Both Indonesia and Malaysia face challenges such as poverty, inequality and environmental degradation in their efforts to achieve the SDGs.
Meningkatkan Pengenalan Huruf dan Bunyi Bahasa Indonesia Melalui Kartu Huruf SD Negeri 2 Karangkobar
Authors: Indriyani Dwi
Published: May 2024

Tujuan – Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas penggunaan kartu huruf dalam membantu peserta didik kelas 1 SD Negeri 2 Karangkobar mengenal huruf dan bunyi dalam pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia.
Metode – Metode yang digunakan melibatkan pengembangan materi pembelajaran yang mengintegrasikan kartu huruf, pelatihan guru, implementasi di kelas, dan evaluasi hasil pembelajaran. Peserta didik dievaluasi melalui tes tulis, observasi, dan diskusi kelompok untuk mengukur pemahaman mereka terhadap huruf dan bunyi serta minat belajar mereka terhadap pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia.
Hasil – Hasil temuan menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam pemahaman peserta didik terhadap huruf dan bunyi setelah implementasi penggunaan kartu huruf dalam pembelajaran. Peserta didik menunjukkan minat belajar yang lebih tinggi dan antusiasme yang meningkat dalam mengikuti aktivitas pembelajaran yang melibatkan kartu huruf. Selain itu, mereka juga menunjukkan peningkatan dalam keterampilan membaca dan berbicara serta interaksi sosial yang lebih baik. Pengabdian ini membahas upaya-upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk meningkatkan penggunaan kartu huruf sebagai alat
bantu dalam membantu peserta didik kelas 1 di SD Negeri 2 Karangkobar mengenal huruf dan bunyi dalam pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia. Berbagai strategi yang inovatif dan efektif dijelaskan untuk mencapai tujuan pembelajaran yang optimal dan beberapa strategi yang dapat digunakan oleh guru untuk membantu peserta didik dalam memahami huruf dan bunyi dalam bahasa Indonesia dan penerapan strategi penggunaan kartu huruf dalam membantu peserta didik yang belum mengenal huruf lambang bunyi dalam pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia.
Penyuluhan dalam Mengenali dan Mencegah penyakit Leptosirosis
Authors: Nugroho Irfan Adi , Susanti  , Kurniawan Rian , Karsa Baso Agam
Published: May 2024

Tujuan – Pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam menjaga Kesehatan dalam rangka menjaga Kesehatan dari dampak kotoran hewan. Sosialisasi ini memiliki tujuan menanggulangi penyakit Leptospirosis pada masyarakat kulwaru wetan kalurahan kulwaru, kapanewon Wates, kabupaten wates.
Metode – Langkah awal yang dilaksanakan adalah melaksanakan survei lokasi di Kulwaru Wetan, Kalurahan Kulwaru, Kulon Progo. Dimana tim pengabdian melaksanakan survey ke lokasi dan mencari permasalahan atau kendala yang terjadi tentang Kesehatan.
Hasil – Sejauh kegiatan terlaksana, progam berjalan dengan lancar, dengan antusiasme dari ibu-ibu PKK Padukuhan Kulwaru Wetan. Faktor yang menghambat jalannya kegiatan ini adalah kegiatan yang berjalan tidak sesuai dengan waktu yang telah ditentukan karena keterlambatan pemateri. Namun, ibu-ibu PKK Padukuhan Kulwaru Wetan tetap kooperatif dan mendukung jalannya penyuluhan ini.
Dampak Perkembangan Pariwisata Desa Tomok Terhadap Sosial Ekonomi dengan Perspektif Danau Toba“Monaco of Asia”
Authors: Siregar Ameilia Zuliyanti , Mahatir Muhammad , Hutagalung Adventus Emmanuel , Sabila Hanna , Luthfiah Winda , Ningrum Terisa Dyah Ayu , Apriyani Ranti , Surbakti Muhammad  Iksan
Published: May 2024

Perkembangan pariwisata akan menimbulkan dampak positif maupun negatif terhadap masyarakat setempat. Dari segi sosial ekonomi, Desa Tomok merupakan salah satu desa yang terkena dampak pengembangan pariwisata. Itu bisa dilihat dari semakin banyaknya masyarakat lokal yang meninggalkan sektor pertanian dan beralih ke sektor pariwisata. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui fase pengembangan pariwisata dan dampak sosial ekonomi nya terhadap masyarakat di Desa tomok. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, data tersebut dideskripsikan secara kualitatif. Teori siklus hidup pariwisata (TLCT) diusulkan dan diuji untuk mengidentifikasi perkembangan pariwisata fase. Implikasi sosial ekonomi disajikan dengan gambar untuk mendapatkan pemahaman yang jelas tentang fakta dan temuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tahap pengembangan wisata di desa tomok sudah berjalan keterlibatan. Pengembangan pariwisata desa tomok berimplikasi positif terhadap penciptaan lapangan kerja, hingga meningkatkan pendapatan daerah. Dalam mengembangkan potensi pariwisata Danau Toba, Desa tomok memiliki kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang dan juga tantangan.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk Terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen di Kafe Bento Kopi Jalan Kaliurang Yogyakarta
Authors: Umawarni Irhastuti , Karyaningsih Endang Wani , Sari Anggri Sekar
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) Pendapat konsumen tentang kualitas produk berdasarkan rasa, warna, tampilan, porsi, temperatur, tekstur, aroma dan tingkat kematangan di Bento Kopi Jalan Kaliurang; (2) Tingkat kepuasan konsumen di Bento Kopi Jalan Kaliurang;  (3) Pengaruh kualitas produk terhadap kepuasan konsumen di Bento Kopi jalan Kaliurang. Kualitas produk menjadi hal yang sangat penting dalam suatu industri kuliner dan merupakan keseluruhan ciri serta karakteristik produk yang dapat memuaskan kebutuhan konsumen. Konsumen akan merasa puas jika produk yang didapatkan sesuai atau bahkan melebihi dari harapan konsumen. Hipotesis pada penelitian ini yaitu ada pengaruh antara kualitas produk terhadap kepuasan konsumen di Kafe Bento Kopi Jalan Kaliurang Yogyakarta. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Sample penelitian sebanyak 83 responden, dengan menggunakan teknik insidental sampling. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan  kuesioner.  Teknik analisis data menggunakan deskriptif kuantitatif. Uji hipotesis menggunakan uji korelasi product moment yang didahului dengan uji prasyarat analisis menggunakan uji normalitas dan uji linearitas. Kualitas produk termasuk dalam kategori sedang dengan persentase 30%. Kepuasan konsumen termasuk dalam kategori tinggi dengan persentase 34%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada pengaruh antara kualitas produk tehadap kepuasan konsumen.  Koefisien determinasi sebesar 0,011 artinya kualitas produk  hanya berpengaruh sebesar 1,1%. Sisanya 98,9% dipengaruhi faktor lain yang tidak dibahas dalam penelitian ini .
STRATEGI PEMASARAN PRODUK GADAI EMAS (RAHN) SYARIAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN JUMLAH NASABAH DITINJAU DARI PERSPEKTIF ISLAM
Authors: Maghfirotin  , Albar Kholid
Published: May 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis strategi pemasaran produk gadai emas (Rahn) dalam meningkatkan jumlah nasabah ditinjau dari prespektif islam  di PT. BPR Syariah Mandiri Mitra Sukses cabang Sidayu. Jenis dari penelitian ini adalah jenis metode kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dan dokumentasi, yang selanjutnya dianalisis menggunakan SWOT dan marketing mix. Hasil analisis SWOT diperoleh bahwa terdapat faktor internal dan faktor eksternal yang mempengaruhi strategi pemasaran produk gadai. Strategi usulan yang dapat dilakukan oleh bank untuk meminimalisir kelemahan dan ancaman yang terjadi di PT. BPR Syariah Mandiri Mitra Sukses cabang Sidayu yaitu bank perlu untuk melihat peluang pemasaran di wilayah-wilayah yang sulit dijangkau melalui penjemputan nasabah ke tempat tinggalnya, penyesuaian harga dapat dilakukan oleh bank antara harga produk yang ditawarkan oleh nasabah dan kebutuhan modal usahanya, dan menambah penyebaran promosi diberbagai media ssosial agar diketahui banyak masyarakat..
PRINSIP PEMBIAYAAN AKAD MUDHARABAH DI LEMBAGA KEUANGAN SYARIAH
Authors: Neni Hardiati  , Fitriani  , Ilma Miranti
Published: May 2024

Dalam usaha menyebarkan ajaran Agama Islam di zaman milenial saat ini adalah dengan pola pengembangan dari segi ekonomi yang berbasis syari’ah Islam. Penguasaan pola ekonomi syariah dan sistem pengembangannya berwujud implementasi sistem bagi hasil (mudharabah) antara kedua belah pihak. Kegiatan menjalin bisnis saat ini menjalani pengembangan yang begitu cepat dan energik dalam konteks hukum Islam, walapun dalam kenyataannya manusia diberi kebebasan dalam melakukan transaksi (mu‟amalah). keterkaitan kebebasan dalam melakukan mu’amalah adalah kebebasan dalam pintasan perkembangan model akad dan produk. Walaupun seperti itu, perkembangan tersebut harus tetap ada di jalur dan landasan hukum Islam yang jelas dalam perspektif fiqih. Pada artikel ini, akan membahas secara mendasar dan detail tentang hal-hal  yang berkaitan dengan mudharabah atau kerjasama antar kedua belah pihak yaitu antara pemilik modal dan pihak yang mengelola usaha untuk menjalankan kegiatan usaha bersama, sedangkan keuntungan yang didapat dibagi menjadi dua sesuai dengan perbandingan (nisbah) atau prosentase yang disepakati. Oleh karena itu, penerapan sistem ekonomi Islam akan dinilai menjadi lebih baik dan menarik sesuai dengan prinsip dan karakteristik yang dimilikinya bagi umat Islam secara khusus dan untuk semua masyarakat secara umum. Hal tersebut ialah harapan besar penulis untuk konsep mudharabah dapat diterapkan dan dikembangkan dalam bank syariah dan lembaga keuangan syariah lainnya.
Teachers’ mental health status in new normal among public secondary schools in Jolo, Sulu
Authors: Asak Alden , Jalilul Alijandrina , Asiri Masnona
Published: May 2024

This study analyzed the mental health status of the public secondary teachers in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. This study was a descriptive research that described the emotional well-being, support perception, stress level, anxiety level, depression, as well as resilience and coping mechanisms of the public teachers. Three public secondary schools were selected in this study. There were one hundred twenty (n=120) public school teachers who participated in the study—forty in each institution. This study adapted Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS), Teachers Mental Health Check-in Survey, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10), and Carver Brief COPE Inventory as the research questionnaire. The teachers demonstrated positive emotional state, low levels of anxiety, stress, and depression, and high resilience, all indicative of their effective management of mental health challenges in the new normal. Specifically, they reported having the feeling of optimism, love, being supported, relaxed, and mental fortitude. They were also able to respond to the challenges they face by getting advice, seeking emotional support, self-reflection, and find comfort from their religion or spiritual beliefs. However, this study did not evidently describe the interactions between support systems and anxiety, stress, and depression levels. Hence, it is essential for further research to explore the specific types of support and coping strategies that most effectively promote these positive emotional states and resilience among teachers.