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The Role of Awareness of Consequences in Predicting the Local Tourists’ Plastic Waste Reduction Behavioral Intention: The Extension of Planned Behavior Theory
Authors: Badawi Adel Nasser , Adelazim Ahmed Tarek Sayed , Alotaibi Eid Kaadan , Abbas Ihab Saad , Ali Ehab Rabee , Shaker Eman Sarhan M.
Published: January 2024

Due to increasing concern about plastic waste and its impact on the ecosystem, it is vital to understand tourists’ behavioral intentions about plastic waste reduction on beaches. There have been several studies that have used the theory of planned behavior to investigate pro-environmental behaviors or intentions, but there are few specific research studies that have extended the theory of planned behavior by adding awareness of consequences to explain the power of behavioral intention. Accordingly, this paper aimed to investigate how awareness of consequences, subjective norms, attitudes, and behavioral control dimensions influence plastic waste behavioral intention on Jeddah’s beaches, in Saudi Arabia. This was performed on a random sample of 390 local tourists in Jeddah city from June to August 2023. A total of 340 of them agreed and answered the questionnaire, yielding a percentage response rate of 87%. This produced 271 valid questionnaires for data analysis after closely examining the survey. A self-complete questionnaire was used for data collection in using multiple statistical analyses to examine the hypotheses. The results demonstrated a positive influence of subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and consequence awareness on environmental behavioral intention. On the other hand, attitude did not significantly contribute to predict environmental behavioral intention. This study’s findings made clear how crucial it is to consider any potential negative effects while making plans to cut down on plastic trash. Educating people about the possible harm that using plastic products on beaches is anticipated to cause to the environment might also be beneficial. It is intended that, through understanding behavior and behavior determinants, governmental bodies, pro-environmental organizations, businesses, and communities will be able to implement appropriate strategies to reduce the use of plastic in Saudi Arabia to protect marine life.
Engineering and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Sustainable Zeolite-Based Geopolymer Incorporating Blast Furnace Slag
Authors: Amari Samar , Darestani Mariam , Millar Graeme J. , Samali Bijan , Strounina Ekaterina
Published: January 2024

This study aims to investigate the preparation of zeolite-based geopolymer composites incorporating blast furnace slag at various temperatures and varying amounts of blast furnace slag as potential sustainable building and construction materials. The primary objectives were to use mining waste streams for geopolymer production and assess the mechanical behavior of these hybrid geopolymers, along with performing a life cycle assessment (LCA) to compare their environmental impact with conventional concrete. It was observed that the hybrid geopolymers attained a maximum mechanical strength of 40 MPa. Remarkably, substituting just 20% of the material with blast furnace slag resulted in a 92% improvement in compressive strength. To assess environmental impacts, a cradle-to-gate LCA was performed on different geopolymer mix designs, focusing particularly on the global warming potential (GWP). The results indicated that geopolymer concrete generated a maximum of 240 kg CO2-e/m3, which was 40% lower than the emissions from ordinary cement, highlighting the environmental advantages of geopolymer materials. Further, X-ray diffraction was used to determine the mineral composition of both raw and developed composites. Solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) was applied to study the molecular structure changes upon incorporating blast furnace slag. The initial setting time and shrinkage of the geopolymers were also investigated. Morphological characteristics were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Thermal analyses confirmed the stability of the geopolymers up to 800 °C. Geopolymer composites with high thermal stability can be used in construction materials that require fire resistance. This study not only enhances the understanding of geopolymer composite properties but also confirms the substantial environmental advantages of utilizing geopolymerization in sustainable construction.
The Contribution of Tourism to Sustainable Rural Development in Peripheral Mining Spaces: The Riotinto Mining Basin (Andalusia, Spain)
Authors: Bahamonde-Rodríguez María , Šadeikaitė Giedrė , García-Delgado Francisco Javier
Published: January 2024

Since the middle of the 20th century, the crisis of industrial mining activities in Western Europe has caused the cessation of mining, triggering a structural crisis. The necessity to look for alternatives has been widely discussed; among these alternatives, tourist activities based on mining heritage stand out. However, it is essential to address the study of those unattractive peripheral spaces in which new activities encounter obstacles to their development and face post-industrial and rural crises. The Riotinto Mining Basin (Huelva, Andalusia) represents an example of such rural spaces; it has an enormous cultural heritage, and the mine has recently been reactivated. The objective of this research is to analyze the contribution of mining tourism to sustainable rural development. The applied methodology was mixed and was based on interviews and secondary data. The results are (a) the achievement of the tourism value of the mining heritage; (b) the difficulties tourism faces in overcoming its peripheral condition; (c) the relative contribution of tourism to the improvement of the territorial image; (d) the lack of coordination among stakeholders; and (e) the limited contribution of tourism to sustainable rural development and its movement to a secondary economic role after the reopening of the mine.
Spatial Distribution of Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Content in the Danjiangkou Reservoir Area and Their Responses to Land-Use Types
Authors: Xu Bo , Li Yuefen , Liu Yi
Published: January 2024

Understanding the spatial distribution of soil properties is essential for comprehending soil fertility, predicting ecosystem productivity, enhancing environmental quality, promoting sustainable agriculture, and addressing global climate change. This study focuses on investigating the spatial distribution and influencing factors of soil carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) in the Danjiangkou Reservoir area, a vital water source for the South-to-North Water Transfer Project. Utilizing both geostatistical and traditional statistical methods, this research explores the impact of various land-use types—such as orchards, drylands, paddy fields, and Hydro-Fluctuation Belts (HF belts)—on soil C and N content. The findings reveal predominantly low levels of soil organic carbon (SOC) (ranging from 2.95 to 21.50 g·kg−1), total nitrogen (TN) (ranging from 0.27 to 2.44 g·kg−1), and available nitrogen (AN) (ranging from 18.20 to 170.45 mg·kg−1), mostly falling into deficient categories. Notably, spatial variability is observed, especially in agriculturally developed regions, leading to areas of enrichment. Paddy fields and HF belts are identified as influential contributors to increased SOC and nitrogen content compared to orchards and drylands. Correlation and stepwise regression analyses unveil intricate interactions among SOC, TN, AN, and environmental factors, underscoring the necessity for a holistic approach to soil management. This study emphasizes the critical role of adopting rational land-use types and sustainable agricultural practices for effective soil management in the Danjiangkou Reservoir area.
An Approach to Advance Circular Practices in the Maritime Industry through a Database as a Bridging Solution
Authors: Okumus Dogancan , Gunbeyaz Sefer A. , Kurt Rafet E. , Turan Osman
Published: January 2024

The concept of maritime circularity has gained increasing attention to address challenges arising from the net-zero targets of the maritime industry. The circular economy provides potential solutions to address these challenges through reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling practices. However, the industry faces complex challenges, including inefficient reverse supply chains, a lack of awareness about circular economy principles, standardisation issues, and the need for digital infrastructure to provide vital information in the sector. These challenges prevent the implementation of circularity practices, as access to crucial data throughout the vessel’s life cycle is obstructed. This novel research aims to create a robust first-of-its-kind database solution specifically designed to support the industry’s shift towards circularity. The database will facilitate fast and transparent information flow between the stakeholders, providing foundations for asset tracking and a robust reverse supply chain. A case study was conducted to show that a database could help extract higher financial value from end-of-life ships by over 80%. The ageing fleet increases the urgency of utilising such a database, which could be a pivotal strategy for a sustainable and circular industry. This digital solution offers significant benefits to all industry stakeholders and allows holistic resource management, influencing maritime operations’ sustainability, resilience, and profitability.
Feasibility of Meat Loss and Waste Estimates Based on Meat Consumption and Availability
Authors: Colombani Paolo C. , Brunner Thomas A.
Published: January 2024

Meat loss and waste are estimated at each stage along the food chain, but the methods used are complex, and the data needed are often fragmented. We, therefore, evaluated the feasibility of estimating meat loss and waste using a simpler method comparing meat availability and consumption, using Swiss meat consumption according to a national nutrition survey and Swiss meat availability according to food balance sheets. As availability is reported at the fresh meat level and consumption as consumed, items of the latter were converted to fresh meat equivalents before comparing consumption with availability. Consumed unprocessed meat was directly converted to fresh meat equivalents and consumed meat products after having identified their meat ingredients. Meat availability and meat consumption as consumed and as fresh meat equivalent were 138.4 g/d, 105.5 g/d, and 112.1 g/d, respectively. The resulting total meat loss and waste was 19% and varied from −36% to 38% for the different meat types. Estimating meat loss and waste based on meat availability and consumption derived from a national nutrition survey yielded results varying to such an extent that the evaluated method to estimate meat loss and waste cannot be recommended.
Stakeholder-Driven Policies and Scenarios of Land System Change and Environmental Impacts: A Case Study of Owyhee County, Idaho, United States
Authors: Huang Li , Cronan Daniel , Kliskey Andrew (Anaru)
Published: January 2024

While stakeholder-driven approaches have been increasingly used in scenario modeling, previous studies have mostly focused on the qualitative elements, e.g., narratives and policy documents, from the stakeholders, but lack engagement of stakeholders with quantitative inputs. In this study, we conducted workshops with a stakeholder group to integrate the participatory mapping of future policies in the simulation, and to compare the environmental impacts after including the participatory mapping. A land system change model named CLUMondo was used to simulate four scenarios, i.e., Business-As-Usual (BAU), Destroying Resources in Owyhee (DRO), Ecological Conservation (EC), and Managed Recreation (MR), in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States. The InVEST models were used to assess water yield, soil erosion, and wildlife habitat under the four scenarios. The results show that the DRO scenario would decrease shrubland and increased grassland, thus leading to less water yield, more soil erosion, and deteriorated wildlife habitat anticipated through to 2050. On the contrary, the EC and MR scenarios reverse the trend and would improve these ecosystem services over the same time horizon. The stakeholder-driven policies appear to influence the spatial distribution of the land system and ecosystem services. The results help to reach a nuanced understanding of the stakeholder-driven scenarios and highlight the importance of engaging stakeholders in scenario modeling and environmental impact analysis.
A High-Payload Data Hiding Scheme Based on Absolute Moment Block Truncation Coding for Minimizing Hiding Impact
Authors: Lin Chia-Chen , Zhang Bohan , Tai Wei-Liang , Shiu Pei-Feng , Jan Jinn-Ke
Published: January 2024

Data hiding encompasses a wide range of applications related to hiding messages in digital images. The visual redundancy of images makes it possible to embed data in the images without attracting attention. Increasing the hiding capacity and decreasing the hiding distortion are prime objectives that data hiding intends to achieve. In this paper, we propose a high-payload data hiding scheme based on absolute moment block truncation coding (AMBTC) to minimize the impact of hiding. A two-level minimum mean square error (MMSE) quantizer generated by AMBTC is used to decrease the distortion associated with hiding. Also, we present a lookup table based on the symmetric property for adaptively hiding secrets in pixels to achieve high hiding capacity. We can embed almost 1.9 bits per pixel (bpp) with a high image quality of an average of 31 dB. Only 5.3% of pixels are changed during the data-hiding process. Compared with other schemes, we can use 1 bpp more relative payload for embedding with the same stego image quality. The experimental results show that the proposed scheme has better hiding performance because it allows a huge amount of secret data to be hidden while maintaining the high visual quality of the stego image.
A Practical Framework for Novel Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Evaluation: Chemical and Toxicological Characterization of JUUL2 Aerosol and Comparison with Reference Cigarettes
Authors: Cook David K. , Lalonde Guy , Oldham Michael J. , Wang Jiaming , Bates Austin , Ullah Sifat , Sulaiman Christina , Carter Karen , Jongsma Candice , Dull Gary , Gillman I. Gene
Published: January 2024

Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDSs) are designed as a non-combustible alternative to cigarettes, aiming to deliver nicotine without the harmful byproducts of tobacco combustion. As the category evolves and new ENDS products emerge, it is important to continually assess the levels of toxicologically relevant chemicals in the aerosols and characterize any related toxicology. Herein, we present a proposed framework for characterizing novel ENDS products (i.e., devices and formulations) and determining the reduced risk potential utilizing analytical chemistry and in vitro toxicological studies with a qualitative risk assessment. To demonstrate this proposed framework, long-term stability studies (12 months) analyzing relevant toxicant emissions from six formulations of a next-generation product, JUUL2, were conducted and compared to reference combustible cigarette (CC) smoke under both non-intense and intense puffing regimes. In addition, in vitro cytotoxicity, mutagenicity, and genotoxicity assays were conducted on aerosol and smoke condensates. In all samples, relevant toxicants under both non-intense and intense puffing regimes were substantially lower than those observed in reference CC smoke. Furthermore, neither cytotoxicity, mutagenicity, nor genotoxicity was observed in aerosol condensates generated under both intense and non-intense puffing regimes, in contrast to results observed for reference cigarettes. Following the proposed framework, the results demonstrate that the ENDS products studied in this work generate significantly lower levels of toxicants relative to reference cigarettes and were not cytotoxic, mutagenic, or genotoxic under these in vitro assay conditions.
SARS-CoV-2 Outbreaks on Mink Farms—A Review of Current Knowledge on Virus Infection, Spread, Spillover, and Containment
Authors: Jahid Mohammad Jawad , Bowman Andrew S. , Nolting Jacqueline M.
Published: January 2024

Many studies have been conducted to explore outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 in farmed mink and their intra-/inter-species spread and spillover to provide data to the scientific community, protecting human and animal health. Studies report anthropozoonotic introduction, which was initially documented in April 2020 in the Netherlands, and subsequent inter-/intra-species spread of SARS-CoV-2 in farmed mink, likely due to SARS-CoV-2 host tropism capable of establishing efficient interactions with host ACE2 and the mink hosts’ ability to enhance swift viral transmission due to their density, housing status, and occupational contacts. Despite the rigorous prevention and control measures adopted, transmission of the virus within and between animal species was efficient, resulting in the development of mink-associated strains able to jump back and forth among the mink hosts and other animal/human contacts. Current knowledge recognizes the mink as a highly susceptible animal host harboring the virus with or without clinical manifestations, furthering infection transmission as a hidden animal reservoir. A One Health approach is, thus, recommended in SARS-CoV-2 surveillance and monitoring on mink farms and of their susceptible contact animals to identify and better understand these potential animal hosts.
Seven Machine Learning Methods for Selecting Connecting Rods in the Machining Process
Authors: Diogenes Luciana Claudia Martins Ferreira
Published: January 2024

The use of machine learning (ML) has been widely used to control part dimensions during production. Parts manufactured in the automotive sectors also use ML to obtain better accuracy when selecting parts within the customer's specification limit. In this work, it will be simulated how connecting rods can be selected during the machining process inside a metallurgical plant through the application of seven ML algorithms: Decision Tree Classifier, Logistic Regression, k-Nearest Neighbors, Random Forest Classifier, Gaussian NB (Naïve Bayes), SVC (Support Vector Clustering) and Neural Network. The values for the diameter of the small connecting rod eye and the outer diameter are based on data from the literature. Simulations of training and testing data were obtained through Python programming and this data was entered into each of the seven ML techniques.
BAT inspired regression model for prediction of power loss in solar panel
Authors: Maity Ritu
Published: January 2024

Solar energy is an increasingly popular and environmentally friendly source of renewable energy. The performance of solar panels can be significantly affected by various factors, including shading or shadowing. The shadowing effect on solar panels has been a topic of significant interest and research in the field of solar energy. Shadows cast on solar panels can have a detrimental impact on their performance, affecting their efficiency and power output. Shadows can cause hotspots, voltage drops, and current imbalances, negatively impacting the overall efficiency and output of the solar panel system. In this paper, we have used a bat inspired model to find optimum parameters which are further used in a regression model to predict the amount of power loss that can happen with the area of cells exposed to shadow in a solar panel. This model can help further researchers to know the exact amount of power loss from the shadow effect and accordingly, they can plan to mitigate the issue.
Building Strong International VET Networks
Authors: Puscus Karol , Romero-Otálora Carlos
Published: January 2024

International Vocational Education and Training networks - VET - are essential platforms for global collaboration, addressing complex societal challenges and promoting sustainable development. This paper focuses on their role of the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (referred to as AHKs in German, short for “Auslandshandelskammern”) within the Y-Mas project, which aims to tackle these challenges through education and training. Key to the effectiveness of international VET networks are diverse organizations and institutions working together towards shared goals. The Association of AHKs is a crucial player in this regard. Based in Germany, the AHKs bridge the gap between German companies and their foreign counterparts, promoting and supporting the establishment of VET networks. Their comprehensive services, including market research, trade promotion, and networking opportunities, facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange. This paper adopts a research methodology comprising a literature review on international VET networks and qualitative case studies involving four German organizations operating in Latin America. The findings highlight the important contributions of these networks in fostering cross-cultural dialogue, facilitating partnerships, and disseminating innovative practices. International VET networks are instrumental in promoting global cooperation and addressing diverse challenges in vocational education and training. By leveraging the expertise and resources of various stakeholders, these networks enhance the quality and relevance of vocational education, benefiting individuals, businesses, and societies.
Fostering Interdisciplinary Skills in Doctoral Students From Across the Disciplines on an English for Special Academic Purposes (ESAP) Course
Authors: Skipp Jennifer
Published: January 2024

Universities have increasingly placed interdisciplinarity at the heart of their mission statements (Bridle et al., 2013). Yet, despite its integration into postgraduate programmes, research projects, conferences and workshops, the realisation of the interdisciplinary agenda can be problematic (Murdoch, 1992). In part, this is due to the continued focus on disciplinary socialisation at the postgraduate level (Holley, 2017), meaning that doctoral students are often unaware of what other disciplines do; lack experience of working or communicating with those outside their field; and might have a reluctance or lack of confidence to do so. Additionally, while collaboration and communication across the disciplines are deemed central to interdisciplinary endeavour, there is little guidance on how this can be encouraged at the doctoral level. These issues are evident in the English for Special Academic Purposes (ESAP) classroom which often requires doctoral students from diverse disciplines to work together. To address these problems, this paper will describe a tool designed for use in the doctoral ESAP classroom at a European university. The tool adapted elements of Karl Maton’s (2013) Legitimation Code Theory (LCT) to help raise awareness of how to communicate with those outside the student’s own (narrow) field. The paper evaluates this tool through a quantitative and qualitative analysis of post-course evaluations. In doing so, it highlights how the tool helps students see how they can adapt their contextualised knowledge and specific disciplinary language to their audience. One key advantage of the tool is that it enables students to retain discipline identity whilst giving them a means to appreciate non-disciplinary perspectives (Lattuca et al., 2013) or find common ground (Repko, 2008) or discipline interdependencies (Ashby & Exter, 2019), competencies recognised as key for interdisciplinary success.
Rencana Pengelolaan Sampah Melalui Optimalisasi Bank Sampah Pada Kelurahan Pudakpayung, Kecamatan Banyumanik
Authors: Pavitasari Gitta Ayu , Septiarani Bintang
Published: January 2024

Semarang city is an area with an increasing number of residents increasing from year to year. This causes the generation of waste generated by households is increasing. To overcome the generation of waste that accumulates in the landfill Jatibarang, Semarang City Government conducted a variety of waste management, one of which is the waste bank. Pudakpayung village in Banyumanik District is one of the villages in Semarang that has empowered the waste bank program to manage waste from upstream. Operationally, the waste bank in Pudakpayung village has not been running optimally. The purpose of this study is to formulate the substance of the waste management plan through the optimization of waste banks in Pudakpayung Village. The method used is a combination of quantitative and qualitative with field observation activities, interviews related to waste bank management, and the dissemination of questionnaires about the role of the community. Based on the results of the study, obtained waste generation in Pudakpayung village of 0.711 kg/person/day with a composition of 61% organic waste and 39% inorganic waste. Meanwhile, there are 113,690 kg/month of potential waste in the waste bank by the people of Pudakpayung Village. However, 8 (eight) waste bank units in Pudakpayung Village received a total waste generation of 2,213.4 kg/month. Waste banks reduce waste by 1.91% of total potential waste entering waste banks. At the end of the Planning year, the entire community of Pudakpayung village became waste bank customers to participate in reducing potential waste entering the waste bank. To realize this, operational and non-operational technical planning is designed to realize waste management through optimization of waste banks.
Mirada desde la sociolingüística a la discusión sobre la (in) existencia de la sinonimia
Authors: Martínez Vicente
Published: January 2024

Durante las últimas décadas, el surgimiento de la sociolingüística variacionista como área de estudio ha generado diversos roces con teorías semánticas tradicionales para el estudio del lenguaje. Uno de los principales escollos es, por excelencia, la disputa sobre la definición y existencia de la sinonimia, la cual resulta en una discusión teórica sin acabar entre sociolingüistas y pragmáticos, por un lado, y semantistas, por otro. El presente artículo de revisión teórica tiene como propósito rescatar algunas de las principales reflexiones sobre dicha (in)existencia de la sinonimia, construyendo un diálogo entre ambas posturas con el fin de trazar posibles nuevas trayectorias para el estudio de esta relación de significado, superando sus dificultades conceptuales a través de enfoques como la sociolingüística cognitiva y los estudios de disponibilidad léxica. Se concluye que los obstáculos que dificultan la afirmación categórica de la existencia de la sinonimia podrían ser superados mediante una perspectiva holística de investigación que abarque disciplinas como la sociolingüística, la lexicoestadística y los estudios semánticos.
Leyenda y relato oral en la novela "Polvo y ceniza"
Authors: Conde Rivera Mario
Published: January 2024

La investigación estudia siete capítulos de la novela ecuatoriana Polvo y ceniza, los que conforman un bloque narrativo en el que una multiplicidad de narradores incorpora la leyenda y el relato oral en el texto literario. Desde el enfoque teórico de las narraciones orales, sin perder de vista que se trata de oralidad ficcional en la escritura, se analiza cómo el discurso convierte a un personaje histórico, Naún Briones, en una figura legendaria. Operativamente, el análisis comprende dos secciones que corresponden a dos características distintivas de las narraciones orales: la referencialidad de los hechos en un tiempo histórico y la recreación y actualización de valores y creencias culturales. El análisis de la primera revela que, en general, una referencialidad ambigua da lugar a imprecisiones históricas sobre las que se erige la recreación legendaria del protagonista. El análisis de la segunda, en cambio, identifica narradores que refieren los hechos desde su experiencia individual; sin embargo, mediante la oralidad ficcional, matizan y amplían sus relatos con versiones colectivas que reflejan valores y creencias culturales. Polvo y ceniza, en suma, incorpora en el discurso literario narraciones de tradición oral que se contraponen a la historia oficial.
OPTIMALISASI PENDEKATAN PSIKOPARENTING DALAM PENDIDIKAN: SOLUSI DEKATKAN GURU DAN SISWA SMP-SMA ISLAM TERPADU RAHMANIYAH
Authors: Prabowo Hendro , Dewi Mahargyantari Purwani , Marissa Aski , Firdaus Mu'minatus Fitriati , Kusmastuti Astri Nur , Sari Amelia
Published: January 2024

Pendekatan Psikoparenting menjadi semakin penting dalam konteks pendidikan saat ini karena dampaknya dalam meningkatkaninteraksi positif antara guru dan siswa. Artikel ini mengusulkan pendekatan Psikoparenting sebagai solusi untuk mendekatkan guru dan siswa di SMP dan SMA Islam Terpadu Rahmaniyah, Kota Depok. Kegiatan pengabdian ini meliputi workshop, seminar, dan konsultasi bagi guru serta musyrif/musyrifah. Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan peserta, serta adopsi metode Psikoparenting dalam proses pembelajaran di sekolah-sekolah terkait. Kegiatan ini berhasil meningkatkan interaksi positif antara guru dan siswa, mengurangi konflik di lingkungan sekolah, serta mendorong partisipasi dan keberlanjutan program. Hasil ini menunjukkan potensi pendekatan Psikoparenting dalam menciptakan lingkunganbelajar yang lebih inklusif dan harmonis.
The effect of tax knowledge and taxpayer awareness on BUMDes taxpayer compliance
Authors: Nasution Wafiq Khotimah , Purnamasari Dian Indri
Published: January 2024

Knowing the influence of education level, tax knowledge and taxpayer awareness on BUMDes taxpayer compliance is the aim of this research. The population of this study were all BUMDes registered at the Village Government Office (PMK) in Sleman Regency and this study used a saturated sample.Saturated sample is a sampling technique when all members of the population are sampled, the total population in this study was 59 BUMDes registered at the Village Government Office (PMK) in Sleman Regency and the sample in this study were 57 respondents who filled out the questionnaire, there were 2 BUMDes that did not fill in on the grounds that BUMDes had just been formed and the type of business had not yet been developed. This research uses primary data in the form of a questionnaire distributed throughout BUMDes. Testing the hypothesis in this study used multiple linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS software. The results of this study indicate that the knowledge of taxation and awareness of taxpayers affects the compliance of BUMDes taxpayers in Sleman Regency
Monetary policy transmission mechanism in Indonesia period 2002: Q1 – 2020: Q4: interest rate and asset price channel
Authors: Putranto Laurensius Farel Dwi , Susilo Y Sri , Sutarta A Edi
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of the monetary policy transmission mechanism on the interest rate channel and asset prices in Indonesia in achieving the ultimate goal of price stability throughout the period 2002:Q1 – 2020:Q4. This study uses secondary data related to policy interest rate variables, operational target interest rates, information variables, and final target variables for each channel of the monetary policy transmission mechanism. The analytical tool used in this research is the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) which is processed using statistical software Eviews 10. The results of the analysis on the monetary policy transmission mechanism model of the interest rate channel indicate that in the short term, investment lending variables have a negative and significant effect on The CPI, meanwhile, the investment credit interest rate variable has a negative and significant effect. The results of the long-term analysis of the monetary policy transmission mechanism model of the interest rate channel show that the interest rate for investment credit, consumption credit, and the BI7DRR interest rate have a positive and significant effect on the CPI, while the variables for consumption credit interest rates, investment credit distribution, and real GDP negative and significant effect on the CPI. The results of the VECM analysis for the monetary policy transmission mechanism model for asset price channels confirm that the positive Error Correction Term (ECT) coefficient indicates that there is no adjustment mechanism towards long-term equilibrium. The results of the classical assumption test for the monetary policy transmission mechanism model of asset price channels also confirm deviations in the assumptions of normality and heteroscedasticity. Therefore, the economic interpretation of the VECM estimation on the monetary policy transmission mechanism model of the asset price channel cannot be carried out and requires the use of other analytical tools to produce a valid model .
The effect of leverage, profitability, and profit growth on earnings quality
Authors: Pangesti Mutiara Dian , Sugiarti Sugiarti , Siddiq Faiz Rahman
Published: January 2024

Earnings quality is the quality of earnings information which can show how much influence earnings have on decision making and can assist investors in evaluating company performance. This study aims to analyze the effect of leverage, profitability, and profit growth on earnings quality. The population in this study are all manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2021 period, totaling 213 companies. The sample in this study was obtained using a purposive sampling method, in order to obtain a sample of 370 samples from 74 companies during 5 years of observation. This study uses data obtained from the annual financial reports of manufacturing companies. The data analysis technique used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis using IBM SPSS 21 software. The results of this study indicate that leverage has no effect on earnings quality. While profitability and profit growth have a positive effect on earnings quality.
Comparative performance analysis of bitcoin cryptocurrency, stocks and gold as investments alternative
Authors: Tunnisa Indah Fadila , Darmawan Surya
Published: January 2024

Based on data from the Indonesian Central Securities Depository (KSEI), more people are investing in the capital market due to easy access and education through technology. This study compares the performance of Bitcoin, stocks, and gold to help investors make informed choices. The sample consists of monthly closing prices for these three investments from January 1, 2018, to April 30, 2023, with a total of 192 data. Results show no significant return difference between Bitcoin, LQ45 stock, and UBS gold. However, there are significant differences in risk between these three investments. Performance calculations using Sharpe, Treynor, and Jensen methods also show significant differences. Based on the research, LQ45 stock is the best investment option for investors.
Revisiting the J-Curve of Indonesia-China bilateral trade
Authors: Salim Agus , Pranolo Andri , Hariyanti Nunik , Fadillah Dani , Khotimah Husnul , Firdaus Nalendra Putra
Published: January 2024

The examination of the J-curve effect has been grown primarily for the case of aggregate trade level in some countries. Most studies assume that the exchange rate affects the dynamics of aggregate trade balance symmetrically. To fill the gap of the empirical studies, this manuscript attempt to revisit the presence of J-curve and analyze the effect of Indonesian Rupiah vis-à-vis Chinese Yuan on bilateral trade balance between Indonesia and China, whether symmetric or asymmetric. We employ autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) and its partial sum concept of nonlinear manner to estimate quarterly data from 2002:I to 2017:IV. The result shows evidence of the asymmetric effect of the exchange rate on the trade balance, and the nonlinear approach provides more support to discover the presence of the J-curve impact of bilateral trade between Indonesia and China.
EFFICACY OF ULTRASOUND GUIDED ERECTOR SPINAE PLANE BLOCK FOR POST-OPERATIVE PAIN RELIEF IN HIP JOINT AND PROXIMAL FEMUR SURGERIES- A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY.
Authors: Hetal G. Kotecha , Kavita S. Lalchandani , Afroza N. Syed , Niyanta A. Panchal , Vidhi V. Patel , Urvisha A. Mendpara
Published: January 2024

Background & Aims: Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB), an interfascial technique, blocks dorsal and ventral rami of the spinal nerves. Primary
aim of our study was to evaluate the efcacy of ultrasound guided lumbar ESPB in hip joint and proximal femur surgeries for post-operative pain
relief in terms of duration of analgesia through Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score. After approval from institutional ethics Material & Methods:
committee for biomedical and health research, this randomized controlled study was carried out in 86 patients of 18-70 years of age. Patients were
randomized into two groups using sealed opaque envelope method. All surgeries were conducted under spinal anaesthesia. At the end of surgery,
Group E patients were given ultrasound guided ESPB at L4 transverse process level using an out of plane approach with 30 ml 0.25% Bupivacaine
and Group S received Tramadol 1.5 mg/kg intravenously. Post-operative pain was assessed by VAS Score with duration of analgesia as our primary
objective and number of rescue analgesic doses required in 24 hours being secondary objective. Signicance of student 't' test was judged by P
value< 0.05 as signicant with parametric data presented as Mean ± SD form. The duration of analgesia was 23.2±1.1 hours in Group E Results:
which was longer compared to 6.7±0.7 hours in Group S (P<0.0001). Mean number of rescue analgesic doses required in 24 hours was 0.4±0.5 in
Group E which was much less compared to 2.4±0.5 in Group S (P<0.0001). Erector spinae plane Conclusion: block with 0.25% bupivacaine
provides prolonged post-operative analgesia reducing requirements of post-operative opioids and other systemic analgesics in hip joint and
proximal femur surgeries.
Corpora, co-occorrenze e ideologie: uso e riuso di un software Open Access (Eluard: un case study)
Authors: Blanco Massimo
Published: January 2024

Il saggio si propone un doppio obiettivo. Da un lato, illustrare l’utilizzo del software “AntConc”, tra i più versatili e accessibili tool di ricerca delle concordanze, dall’altro applicarne le funzioni a un corpus preciso: la pubblicistica politica dei primi decenni del Novecento. L’analisi dei testi di un periodico di partito (ormai dimenticato e accantonato) offre l’opportunità di completare la ricostruzione del contesto ideologico e culturale in cui si è trovata a operare una delle voci poetiche più intense e note del primo dopoguerra: Eluard.
Exploring Innovative Teaching Strategies of the Singapore English Language Curriculum: A Learning Experience of Lesson Study
Authors: Wu Lydia Fang , Razak Abdul , Dashwood Anna Maria
Published: January 2024

The innovative teaching strategies employed within the context of Singapore's educational framework have been judiciously applied to enhance and enrich the English Language Curriculum. These have been strategically integrated into the pedagogical landscape of English language education. By infusing the English Language Curriculum with these innovative teaching strategies, educators and learners alike have been afforded a dynamic and progressive educational experience that transcends traditional paradigms. This study was conducted in a lesson study. The conducted Lesson Study unfolded across a meticulously orchestrated tripartite framework encompassing distinct research stages: training, instructional planning, and lesson observation. Initially, the data were subjected to a process of "open coding," as per the methodological tenets. Subsequently, a process of categorical organization ensued, wherein the data were systematically sorted into discrete categories. The finding showed that The intricate interplay between lesson study and curriculum innovation has unfolded as a symphonic harmonization that bridges the theoretical constructs of education with the practical realm of pedagogical implementation, immersing itself deeply within the crucible of the classroom.
Feature Extraction and Classification Analysis of High-Dimensional Biological Data Based on Dimensionality Reduction Fusion Method
Authors: Li Yankun , Liu Yulong , Shang Ziyu , Zheng Zhiyu , Ran Mengting , Wang Zhimin
Published: January 2024

Identification and extraction of characterized information from complex high-dimensional biological data is a very meaningful issue. The dimensionality reduction fusion method based on random forest, feature extraction and neural network is proposed to recognize and classify two datasets of mRNA and lncRNA. It is shown that the proposed fusion method achieved accurate identification/classification of cancer and non-cancer groups, and simultaneously selected identity variables that have biological relevance to lung cancer (tumor) as potential biomarkers from a large number of variables. It is considered as an effective tool and theoretical support for lung cancer identification in clinical application, and it can be extended to other kinds of cancer or biological data. Ultimately, an advanced method for feature extraction and classification analysis of high-dimensional data is provided.
Penerapan Konsep Fleksibilitas Arsitektur Dalam Perencanaan Pusat Industri Kreatif di Sidoarjo
Authors: Marnisari Jelita Arrum , Winasih Sri Suryani Yuprapti
Published: January 2024

Pesatnya pertumbuhan industri kreatif di era digital serta gaya hidup yang serba praktis dan dinamis membuat berkembangnya cara-cara kerja baru yang didukung dengan perkembangan teknologi informasi, sehingga perlu ditanggapi dengan pengadaan infrastruktur. Pusat Industri Kreatif dihadirkan melalui ruang yang fleksibel sehingga memfasilitasi produktivitas dan kreatifitas. Saat ini di Sidoarjo belum memiliki wadah bagi freelancer, pengusaha muda, maupun masyarakat sebagai sarana bekerja yang mampu meningkatkan nilai produktivitas dan kreatifitas. Sidoarjo merupakan kota dengan kepadatan penduduk terbesar kedua setelah Surabaya di Jawa Timur. Sidoarjo juga dikenal dengan kegiatan UMKMnya, hingga 2020 ada 7ribu UMKM yang tercatat aktif. Namun pengadaan infrastruktur yang ada di Sidoarjo belum memiliki ruang yang dapat sepenuhnya menunjang kebutuhan. Dalam penelitian ini, dilakukan studi pada objek sejenis dan melakukan analisis yang didasarkan pada data dilapangan yang dikomparasikan dengan literatur. Hal ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui bagaimana cara menghadirkan fleksibilitas ruang melalui pengolahan tata ruang dalam dan tata ruang luar. Dengan menghadirkan beberapa skema pengaturan ruang dan bentuk, sehingga dapat mengakomodir perubahan- perubahan yang terjadi dan memaksimalkan fungsi ruang. Hasil dari penelitian ini didapatkan, Konsep fleksibilitas arsitektur merupakan solusi yang tepat guna mencapai efisiensi dan efektivitas ruang, sehingga penerapannya cocok bila digunakan pada bangunan pusat industri kreatif karena mampu mengakomodasi perbedaan kebutuhan pengguna yang kompleks dan beragam. Hal inipun sejalan dengan kebutuhan kota Sidoarjo akan pengadaan infrastruktur yang dapat mewadahi kegiatan industri ekonomi kreatif yang besar. sehingga dapat memfasilitasi produktivitas dan kreatifitas para freelancer, pengusaha muda, maupun masyarakat.
Analysis of the Effect of Application of E-Commerce, Social Media, and Content Marketing to Increasing Shopping Interest in MSMEs
Authors: Putri Susana Pratiwi , Rafika Mulya , Limbong Christine Herawati
Published: January 2024

One of the main advantages of digital marketing is that it allows MSMEs to reach a much larger audience than traditional marketing methods. Implementing digital marketing allows MSMEs to target their ideal customers and communicate with them directly. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of implementing e-commerce, social media, and content marketing to increase shopping interest in MSMEs. This study uses a quantitative approach that tests numbers and analyzes statistical tests, collects data and uses a sample of 100 respondents to get valid answers. The results of this study show that e-commerce has no significant effect on shopping intentions in MSMEs, social media has no significant effect on shopping intentions in MSMEs, and the last variable, namely content marketing, has proven to have a positive and significant effect on shopping intentions in MSMEs. Researchers see that the application of content marketing greatly influences a consumer's shopping interest. The development of technology is currently very rapid and very influential for people in the business world.
The Effect of Product Display and Digital Payment on Impulse Buying
Authors: Fiana Irma Ari , Putri Kartika Anggraeni Sudiono
Published: January 2024

Sales in the retail business continue to increase. In the April 2022 Real Sales Index (IPR), there was an increase in monthly retail sales of 6.8%. Therefore, competition in retail is getting tougher with many emerging competitors. So, a strategy is needed in running the retail business, one of which is a strategy in the product structuring system and also the payment system. This raises interest in analyzing the effect of product displays and digital payments on impulse purchases. This study aims to examine the effect of product displays and digital payments both partially and simultaneously on impulse buying. This study uses quantitative research with the sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The population in this study were consumers who had visited, shopped, and used digital payments at Metro Swalayan Malang with a total sample of 165 obtained through a questionnaire. This study uses SPSS tools with multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The results of the study found that product displays had a significant effect on impulse buying, digital payments did not have a significant effect on impulse buying, and simultaneously product displays and digital payments had a significant effect on impulse buying at Metro Swalayan Malang.
The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance on Firm Performance: A Study of ESG Quality 45 IDX-KEHATI
Authors: Cuandra Fendy , Lie Hardy Winata
Published: January 2024

The KEHATI-listed companies have displayed commendable SRI performance across financial metrics and transactional liquidity. Among these firms, PT Danone Indonesia faced a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issue in 2012 due to the uneven distribution of benefits, which prompted community protests and undermined the company's efficacy, ultimately impacting its performance. The overarching objective of this study is to explore and comprehend the relationship between CSR, corporate governance, and their potential impact on the performance of ESG QUALITY 45 IDX KEHATI listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The study utilized panel regression analysis to analyze data collected over five years (2017-2021) from IDX. The research implies that there is no substantial relationship between corporate governance and performance. However, the findings evidence implies that there is a strong negative relationship between CSR and ROE, while ROA remains unaffected. In terms of control variables, the study found no significant correlation between firm size and ROA and ROE, while leverage had shown a substantial negative influence on both financial performance measures. This research sheds light on the connection between CSR, corporate governance, and business performance.