bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of Web-Based Goods Inventory Information System to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness of Inventory Management at Batam Cable Vision Company
Authors: Kusuma Willya , Adi Novi Hendri , Afrina  , Jimenez John Rey A.
Published: December 2023

Batam Cable Vision is a company engaged in cable TV and internet installation services. This company has problems in data processing which results in different quantities of goods. So that a system is needed that can determine the amount of inventory in the warehouse. Therefore, a web-based inventory system is designed to find out the exact amount of inventory and can be accessed via the internet. This research is designed using the waterfall method, there are five stages, namely planning is the process of designing a system like what will be made, analysis is understanding the existing system with the system to be created, system design is carried out with the aim of helping to provide a complete picture of what to do, coding is the process of writing program code, then checking and testing the system as a whole to identify possible system failures and errors, in the last stage maintenance includes error correction, improvement of system unit implementation, and system improvement and adjustment according to user needs. While the modelling used uses the Unified Modeling Language (UML) which consists of a use case diagram, activity diagram, class diagram and sequence diagram. The result of this research is a web-based inventory information system at PT Batam Cable Vision is expected to help the admin in data processing, in order to minimise errors in recording goods. Then, the inventory information system can present the right goods report information according to company needs so as to minimise the use of paper.
Sustainable Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex as a Factor of Food Security of the Country
Authors: Shalbayeva A. R. , Kulanova D. A. , Abdikerimova G. I.
Published: December 2023

Ensuring food security is one of the main tasks of the state, the quality of life of citizens directly depends on it. The article provides a literary review of publications and works of scientists and economists dealing with the problems of sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex (AIC) as a factor in ensuring food security. Based on the conducted research, mechanisms for strengthening the stability of the agro-industrial complex are proposed. The primary role in solving food security issues should be solved mainly on the basis of economic methods focused on the sustainable development of agro-industrial enterprises and rural areas, technological and agricultural production growth affect the economic efficiency of the industry, the main purpose of which is import substitution. The country's food security should be based on solving the problem of sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex and the economic efficiency of the farming and industrial parks. It is also necessary to monitor food security to prevent negative socio-economic phenomena, which ultimately entails the introduction of specific criteria and assessment methods. Competent and economically sound tools will help to increase the production of essential agricultural products. The authors propose to further study the problems of sustainable development of agriculture and food security in terms of learning international experience in solving problems, issues of development of own production, development of the agricultural sector of the economy and others.
Improving the System of Traditional Management Accounting as a Science of the Future
Authors: Lapbaeva S. Sh. , Argönül A. , Shmanova N. S.
Published: December 2023

In today's business environment, we are increasingly faced with the fact that many enterprises that used to be leaders in the production and provision of services cannot cope with the growing fierce competition, instability of the external environment, rising inflation and many other factors. As a result, all this leads to the fact that within a few years, and sometimes even months, previously successful enterprises suspend their activities or completely close. After analyzing the activities of such enterprises from the moment they were created and started operating to the occurrence of financial and other problems, several common features can be identified, one of which is the absence or incorrectly built model of the management accounting system at the enterprise. Today, in our country, the stage of popularization and implementation of traditional management accounting is mainly underway. Traditional management accounting, based on cost accounting and costing of products or works, uses the method of management analysis and forms a system for preparing information for managing production and making management decisions (management) by the management of firms, companies. Accounting for variable and fixed costs has become widespread in Kazakhstani firms and companies; determination of marginal income, budgeting and obtaining information about the present and future.
Eficiência do Uso da Água em Ambiente Escolar - Envolver os Jovens num Laboratório Vivo para a Eco-Eficiência
Authors: Cordeiro Anabela , Silva Manuela Moreira da
Published: December 2023

A crescente pressão sobre os recursos naturais do planeta, nomeadamente da água, associada ao crescimento demográfico e aos atuais padrões de consumo, exige práticas de gestão mais eficientes, que permitam sustentar a biocapacidade do planeta. A educação é uma ferramenta muito poderosa para transformar comportamentos atuais e futuros, determinantes para enfrentarmos períodos de seca cada vez mais prolongados, sobretudo em regiões onde os efeitos das alterações climáticas têm sido mais severos. Este é o caso do Algarve, onde este estudo se realizou durante 2021, com o objetivo de envolver os jovens na melhoria da eco-eficiência da sua escola, família e cidade. Para isso utilizou-se o ambiente de uma Escola Básica como se fosse um laboratório vivo, com jovens entre os 12 e os18 anos, e considerando-se as variáveis: água, energia, gás propano, resíduos plásticos e balanço de carbono. Foram promovidas várias ações pedagógicas interativas com recurso a TIC, envolvendo-se diversos stakeholders (Universidade do Algarve, Município de Olhão e Águas do Algarve) e explorando a importância do uso eficiente da água, da redução da Pegada Hídrica (PH), do consumo de água da torneira e da redução dos resíduos plásticos. Caracterizaram-se os espaços exteriores do recinto, nomeadamente a vegetação, tendo-se para tal procedido à identificação, medição e contagem de árvores e arbustos. Estimaram-se as emissões de carbono relacionadas com os consumos de água, energia e gás e o potencial de sequestro da vegetação existente no recinto escolar. A PH dos jovens foi de 279 L. Detetaram-se várias fugas de água no edifício no período 2017-20, e com as medidas definidas devem ser poupados 270 L/min água nas torneiras e 16 L/min nos chuveiros. O funcionamento desta escola representa a emissão de 31 t CO2/ano, sendo que a sua vegetação apenas sequestra 16 % dessas emissões. Durante este período, cerca de 580 pessoas (jovens e adultos) definiram medidas de melhoria em ambiente escolar, que ao serem transportadas para a família, permitem disseminar alterações comportamentais verdadeiramente promotoras da eco-eficiência urbana. Estas melhorias irão permitir o uso mais eficiente da água e a integração da Natureza em espaços urbanos, promovendo serviços ecossistémicos fundamentais para a qualidade de vida, e em particular, a melhoria do sequestro de carbono, contribuindo para se atingir a meta da neutralidade carbónica imposta para 2050 pelo Estado Português.
Comparing Kahoot, Quizizz, And Wordwall In EFL Reading Class
Authors: Ibad Wasilatul , Sabat Yuliyanto , Musyarofah Lailatul , Sulistyaningsih Sulistyaningsih
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to compare Kahoot, Quizizz, and Wordwall on student learning outcomes in reading classes. The urgency of this research was to provide references for educators in choosing gamification platforms that are effective for improving learning outcomes and efficient for use as assessment media. This research was comparative quantitative research with a true experimental design. The data analysis technique used was one-way ANOVA with a sample of 57 students. The results stated that there were differences in student learning outcomes that were gamified via Kahoot, Quizizz, and Wordwall. This hypothesis was taken because the analysis results in the ANOVA table show a significance value of 0.013 <0.05, meaning that there are differences in student learning outcomes, so the H1 hypothesis was accepted and the H0 hypothesis was rejected. Furthermore, the results of the post hoc test analysis state that Quizizz was more effective in improving student learning outcomes compared to groups that are gamified via Kahoot and Wordwall. This was evidenced by the average learning outcomes in the Quizizz group of 9.00, which were the highest compared to the Kahoot and Wordwall groups.
The impact of financial development on economic growth: Evidence in Southeast Asia countries
Authors:   Foreign Trade University, Bùi Duy Linh
Published: December 2023

The objective of this study is to examine the impact of financial development on economic growth of ASEAN countries. Research data was collected from 10 ASEAN countries in the period 2003- 2022. Results of data analysis using the fixed effects model (FEM) show that financial development is represented by three factors: Banking system development, liquid debt-to-GDP ratio and stock market capitalization-to-GDP have a positive impact on the economic growth of ASEAN countries as measured by GDP per capita of nations. Government spending and trade openness are control variables that have a positive impact on economic growth while the inflation rate has a negative relationship with economic growth. From there, this study offers a number of recommendations to improve financial indicators to contribute to economic growth of ASEAN countries
Investigation of High Harmonic Generation in Ar-Ne Gas Mixture
Authors:   Optical Sciences Centre, Swinburne University of Technology, VIC 3122, Australia, TRAN KHOA ANH TRAN , DINH KHUONG BA ,   1.Optical Sciences Centre, Swinburne University of Technology, VIC 3122, Australia 2.Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, The University of Danang, Vietnam, CHAU THONG HUY ,   Optical Sciences Centre, Swinburne University of Technology, VIC 3122, Australia, CHINTALWAD SACHIN ,   Optical Sciences Centre, Swinburne University of Technology, VIC 3122, Australia, TRUONG VI KHANH ,   1. Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, The University of Danang, Vietnam 2. Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory, Flinders University, Australia, NGUYEN HOI BA ,   The University of Danang, Vietnam, NGUYEN HUNG TAN ,   Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, The University of Danang, Vietnam, HO TIEN PHUOC ,   The University of Danang, University of Science and Technology, Vietnam, DAO LAP VAN ,   Optical Sciences Centre, Swinburne University of Technology, VIC 3122, Australia
Published: December 2023

"In this study, we experimentally investigate the variation of the phase matching condition of the high harmonic generation (HHG) process with pure argon gas and an argon-neon gas mixture. Phase-matched HHG is generated around the absorption edge of argon gas and then neon gas is added to the original argon gas. The pressure-dependent intensity of the harmonics produced by pure argon gas and the gas mixture is examined. We show that as more neon gas is added to the mixture, the phase matching of the higher order harmonics is less favourable than that of the lower order harmonics. Finally, the total phase mismatch at various gas mixture pressures is discussed. Our experimental results are in agreement with the theoretical calculation."
Modes of a Nonlinear Fiber Containing a Parabolic Graded-Index Core with Light Induced Variable Radius
Authors:   Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov, Kostukova St., 46, 308012 Belgorod, Russia, SAVOTCHENKO S.E
Published: December 2023

"New features of the light localization in a nonlinear and graded-index medium in the case of radial symmetry are described analytically. The model of nonlinear graded-index fiber assumes that the dielectric permittivity changes abruptly when the electric field amplitude reaches a certain level. The dielectric permittivity depends on the polar radius according to a parabolic law, in the regions where the electric field amplitude exceeds a certain level. Explicit exact solution to the wave equation is found, in terms of the Whittaker function and the modified Bessel function of the second kind, describing a new type of optical localized structure. The influence of the propagation constant and parameters of the nonlinear graded-index dielectric permittivity on the field profile over the fiber radius is analyzed. It is derived that the core radius and the dielectric permittivity of the core depend on the propagation constant. The dependence of the core radius on the propagation constant causes the appearance of local dispersion."
Low Energy Analysis of Phase Shifts and Cross-Section for n – 3He System
Authors:   Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, 831014, India, MAJUMDER M. , LAHA U. ,   Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, 831014, India
Published: December 2023

"Considering the Hulth´en potential as the nuclear part of interaction regular solution is derived by exploiting the Frobenius method. The Jost function is constructed by utilizing its integral representation in terms of regular solution. The scattering phase shifts and cross-sections are calculated for the n−3He system from the on-shell Jost function. The results obtained are in close conformity with the previous works that exist in the literature."
RF Electron Source Design Modelling for Optimization of Initial e- Beam Parameters for LCS γ-Ray System
Authors:   Extreme Light Infrastructure - Nuclear Physics, Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Magurele-Bucharest, Romania, IUCIUC E. , TRACZ P. ,   Extreme Light Infrastructure - Nuclear Physics, Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Magurele-Bucharest, Romania, SCHUBERT H. ,   Extreme Light Infrastructure - Nuclear Physics, Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Magurele-Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2023

"The paper presents results from computer simulations performed on a model of an RF electron source for the Laser Compton Scattering (LCS) γ-ray system. The new LCS γ-ray system is under implementation at ELI-NP/IFIN-HH. Different configurations of the system modelled with the ASTRA software package and different setings on the system components were analysed to optimize the inital beam parameters before acceleration up to ultra-relativistic energy in linac. The properly designed RF electron source contibutes significantly towards delivery a high brightness beam, which is a crucial specification for the LCS γ-rays systems."
Modeling Alpha Particle-Induced Radioluminescence Using Geant4
Authors:   Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Reactorului 30, RO-077125, P.O.B. MG-6, Magurele-Bucharest, Romania, OLARU C. , IOAN M.-R. ,   Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Reactorului 30, RO-077125, P.O.B. MG-6, Magurele-Bucharest, Romania, ZADEHRAFI M. ,   Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Reactorului 30, RO-077125, P.O.B. MG-6, Magurele-Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2023

"Optical detection of alpha particle emitters in the environment by air radioluminescence is a new technology that enables sensing a radiological threat at safe distances, without putting personnel at risk or contaminating equipment. Radiolumi- nescence detection systems need to be fine-tuned to efficiently capture a substantial number of photons while minimizing the contribution from ambient ultraviolet light. The accurate simulation of radioluminescence, in conjunction with ray tracing, facili- tates the design and optimization of such detection systems. In this work, an application within the Geant4 framework has been developed to simulate radioluminescence pho- tons emitted in the vicinity of accelerated alpha particles and at the surface of alpha ra- dioactive samples. The application relies on existing scintillation physics implemented in Geant4 classes such as G4OpticalPhysics and G4Scintillation, which are used to simulate radioluminescence photons as scintillations produced during the passage of alpha particles through air. The application computes the ultraviolet image of alpha particles accelerated at energies of 5.1 MeV and 8.3 MeV, as well as an extended alpha source, M. Luchkov et al., Nucl. Instrum. Meth. Phys. Res. A 1047, 167895 (2023) [1]. The application enables optimization of experimental setups for various scenarios, such as radiological emergency management, radiological crime scene investigations, or decommissioning of nuclear facilities, thus minimizing the use of costly resources and exposure to radiation."
Highly Transparent ZnO-SnO2/PMMA UVC Shielding Coatings with Exceptional Mechanical Stability
Authors:   Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg D. Obradovića 4, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia, ĆELIĆ NEVENA , ŠTRBAC GORAN ,   Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg D. Obradovića 4, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia, GUT IMRE ,   Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg D. Obradovića 4, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia, TADIĆ NENAD ,   Faculty of Physics, University of Belgrade, Studentski Trg 12-16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, BOSAK ONDREJ ,   Institute of Materials, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bottova 25, 917 24 Trnava, Slovak Republic, LUKIĆ-PETROVIĆ SVETLANA ,   Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg D. Obradovića 4, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Published: December 2023

"UV radiation can have a harmful effect on both humans and the environment. Therefore, developing UV shielding materials is an important step in protecting ourselves and the environment from the harmful effects of UV radiation. Here we present a detailed study of ZnO-SnO2/PMMA nanocomposite coatings, which completely block UVC radiation. Additionally, we study the effect of the addition of ZnO-SnO2 nanoparticles on mechanical properties in the means of Vickers microhardness and find out that they positively affect the microhardness of the PMMA coatings up to a certain concentration. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) reveal quite homogeneous distribution of nanoparticles for lower concentrations and the presence of nanoparticle aggregates for higher concentrations such as 1 wt.% and 5 wt.% of ZnO-SnO2 nanoparticles."
Test Bench Solution for ASIC Inspection
Authors:   Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Reactorului 30, RO-077125, P.O.B. MG-6, Magurele-Bucharest, Romania, PIETREANU D. , VASILE M.E. ,   Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Reactorului 30, RO-077125, P.O.B. MG-6, Magurele-Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2023

"Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) have been, for a long time, the best, and sometimes only, option when there was a need for high performance electronics while operating with tight constraints regarding communication bandwidth, speed and/or latency, low power consumption and other, more specialized requirements, such as radiation hardness. To make sure that all ASICs that are going to be used in electronics parts installed on experimental physics detectors are working properly, they need to be thoroughly tested and their testing results need to be stored and used for manufacturing traceability purposes. A test bench solution which allows identifying and eliminating sources of errors during the integration of ASICs in detector electronics based on machine vision and test automation procedures has been designed for this purpose and is being presented."
Abschied von Jenny Delasalle: „What will survive of us is love“
Authors: Kindling Maxi
Published: December 2023

Die Nachricht, dass Jenny Delasalle am vergangenen Freitag, den 8. Dezember 2023, nach schwerer Krankheit verstorben ist, haben wir mit großer Betroffenheit gelesen. Für die Open Access Community in Berlin und weit darüber hinaus ist ihr Tod ein großer Verlust.
What I learned from getting bodied by a robot.
Authors: von Csefalvay Chris
Published: December 2023

Say you’re busing tables and you’re trying to pass someone in a wheelchair. What do you do? Do you say “excuse me” and wait for them to move? Do you say “excuse me” and then try to pass them? Do you just try to pass them? Do you say nothing and just try to pass them? All of these are, actually, pretty legitimate answers. Now, say you’re a robot.
Revolutionizing legal and business processes of the digital age using blockchain technology
Authors:   Research Student, MSc.in Software Engineering, Kampala International University, Kampala, Getare Nyauma Geoffrey , V. S Manjula ,   Professor, Department of Computer Science, Kampala International University, Kampala,  Uganda
Published: December 2023

Blockchain technology has transcended its origins in cryptocurrency and is now poised to transform various aspects of the legal and business landscape by implementing smart contracts. Smart contracts, which operate on blockchain networks and are self-executing, programmable contracts, have the potential to completely change how agreements are made, carried out, and enforced. In order to shed light on their benefits, drawbacks, and potential future ramifications, this article examines the development of blockchain-based intelligent contracts and their influence on legal and corporate procedures. Traditional methods of managing and carrying out contracts are frequently time consuming, expensive, and prone to disagreements. Blockchain technology's smart contracts provide a decentralized, automated, and impenetrable means of drafting, carrying out, and upholding contracts. This article explains how smart contracts can streamline processes across multiple industries, including finance, real estate, supply chain management, and intellectual property by carefully exploring the technological foundations and real-world use cases of smart contracts. Smart contracts' potential societal and economic effects, such as decreased transaction costs, increased effectiveness, and improved. This article promotes interdisciplinary study and collaboration among legal scholars, technologists, and business professionals to fully realize the promise of blockchain-based intelligent contracts. It ends by imagining a time when smart time when smart contracts are fully incorporated into daily life, revolutionizing the way contracts are established and carried out in the digital age.
Identification and mitigation of the vulnerability of web applications in institutions of higher education
Authors:   Department of Information Technology and System, Kampala International University, Uganda, Sabo Muhammed , Muwanga Zake ,   2Department of Information Technology and System, School of Mathematics and Computing, V.S. Manjula ,   Professor in the Department of Computer Science, School of Mathematics and Computing, Kampala International University, Uganda, Auwal Saleh ,   Department of Computer Science, Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic Hadejia.Jigawa State, Nigeria
Published: December 2023

The security of information technology, specifically web applications, has become an area of concern today. Computer cybercrime is now a significant problem that affects more than just businesses and organizations. Higher education institutions also began to experience computer threats that revealed their information assets. Universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, research centers, and other postsecondary institutions are probably the most vulnerable because they house sensitive data on their faculty, staff, and students, as well as academic records of scientific and technological advancements and research. The first step in an information system security strategy is risk analysis management It helps in assessing the risk of information assets to know their security level or status, and assist in define a security control measures and implementation of technical plan to avoid threats that exploit some vulnerability that could cause severe damage to an asset or infrastructure of institutions higher education (IHEs). This article presents some recommendations to perform a risk analysis management in IHEs to accessed threats and vulnerability that helps to lower the risk of their information assets. This article presents existing educational threat and vulnerability on their web applications. Ensuring security is a goal of every organization regardless of its size or purpose and also proposed a risk management model. With the information technology, an organization may be considered secure when it ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and IT assets. Confidentiality may be broken due to theft of sensitive information such as trade secrets, clients’ personal information.
Programa de salud basado en el ejercicio físico terapéutico e hidroterapia para el abordaje del trastorno del espectro autista
Authors: Fabero Pérez Paula , Jiménez Pérez Beatriz
Published: December 2023

El Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) es un trastorno del neurodesarrollo caracterizado por deficiencias en la comunicación e interacción social junto a patrones restrictivos y repetitivos de comportamiento presentes en las primeras fases del desarrollo, causando un deterioro clínicamente significativo en diversos ámbitos del funcionamiento habitual. Esta patología también está caracterizada por la presencia de numerosas afecciones a nivel motor y sensorial, así como diversas comorbilidades asociadas. En España, se observa una prevalencia ascendente, además de presentar gran relevancia económica y social. Debido a esto, mediante el Programa de Salud basado en el ejercicio físico e hidroterapia para el abordaje del Trastorno del Espectro Autista en niños, se pretende mejorar la motricidad gruesa, así como las habilidades sociales y comunicativas que, por consecuente, provocarán una mejora en la severidad de la patología. Paralelamente, se realizarán seminarios de educación para padres, los cuales, serán guiados para ayudar a mantener estos beneficios a largo plazo en la vida de sus hijos manteniendo el ejercicio físico en su rutina posteriormente a la realización del programa de salud.
Optimizing Linear Regression Models with Lasso and Ridge Regression: A Study on UAE Financial Behavior during COVID-19
Authors: Safi Samir K. , Alsheryani Mouza , Alrashdi Maitha , Suleiman Rawan , Awwad Dania , Abdalla Zainab Nasr
Published: December 2023

This study examines the way individuals in the United Arab Emirates handled their finances during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on optimizing linear regression models utilizing Lasso and Ridge Regression methods. Using the World Bank's enormous Global Findex dataset, we navigated the obstacles of multicollinearity and missing values. Our investigation showed that specific economic indicators and demographic characteristics, including gender and educational attainment, are crucial in affecting financial choices during crises. Our study carefully analyzed the performance of Lasso and Ridge Regression in the context of the Global Findex dataset. Ridge Regression was outperformed by Lasso, which is renowned for its feature selection and complexity reduction abilities. This research provides a comprehensive knowledge of the way advanced regression approaches might improve predictive modeling in such settings, shedding light on the complex dynamics of financial activity during a worldwide crisis.
The Economic Dimension in Turkish-Pakistani Relations 2002-2022
Authors: Mahmood Luqman O. , Younis Mohammed Abdul AL Rahman , Shaban Ahmad Abdulkareem
Published: December 2023

The idea of the research is focused on the study of Turkish-Pakistani relations 2002-2020 in the economic field and aims to clarify the level of development of these relations in this field under the AKP government. The importance of the research lies in shedding light on the details of economic relations between the two countries, particularly in areas such as trade, mutual investment, and industrial cooperation. The research consists of a preface addressing the roots of economic and trade relations between Turkey and Pakistan until 2002, as well as two main axes: the first deals with trade relations while the second includes economic cooperation and investment. In addition, the research is concluded with stating the key findings of the study. One of the most important results of the research is that, despite all the circumstances and challenges faced by the two countries during the aforementioned period, they were able to significantly develop mutual trade and economic relations and foster bilateral cooperation to serve common strategic interests.
Encouraging Investment Through Sustainable Tourism And The Development Of Local Culture, In West Papua
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Papua, Indonesia, Novie Wurarah Rully , Sarfefa Ismael ,   Doctoral Program in Environmental Sciences, University of Papua,Indonesia, Bawole Roni ,   Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, University of Papua, Indonesia, Sala Ridwan ,   Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, University of Papua, Indonesia, Raharjo Syafrudin ,   Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, University of Papua, Indonesia
Published: December 2023

This research report delves into the possibilities of promoting investment in West Papua, Indonesia, by leveraging sustainable tourism and nurturing the local cultural heritage. West Papua is renowned for its unspoiled natural landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and vibrant indigenous traditions. Nevertheless, it grapples with challenges concerning economic advancement, infrastructural development, and ecological sustainability. The adoption of sustainable tourism emerges as a promising avenue for addressing these issues, given its core principles of safeguarding the environment, preserving indigenous cultures, and enhancing community welfare. The study’s objectives encompass an assessment of the opportunities and hurdles associated with sustainable tourism in West Papua, an exploration of how local culture influences tourist attraction and cultural preservation, an examination of global best practices in sustainable tourism, an evaluation of the region’s potential for eco-friendly tourism investments, and the provision of strategic policy recommendations for relevant stakeholders. The research methodology relies on secondary data sources, including scholarly articles, reports, and case studies. The analysis places emphasis on the economic, environmental, social, and cultural dimensions of sustainable tourism in the context of West Papua. Ultimately, the report concludes by furnishing guidance for bolstering sustainable tourism policies, enhancing infrastructure, encouraging further research, and cultivating an inviting atmosphere for investments in sustainable tourism within West Papua.
Development Of An Augustinian Recollect Whole Learner Framework As A School Transformation Model
Authors:   St. Paul University - Manila, Sherra H. Caranzo Rhena
Published: December 2023

This study explores the integration of the Filipino Whole Learner into the Augustinian Recollect learner attributes to develop a School Transformation Model for Augustinian Recollect schools in the Philippines, utilizing the pedagogy of St. Augustine and the axiomatic theory fusion as theoretical frameworks. Using a mixed-methods approach that includes both Focused Group Discussions with administrators, teachers, and students and a survey of 300 students, the study found that the Filipino Whole Learner can be successfully integrated into the Augustinian Recollect learner attributes, which emphasizes a values-oriented approach to education. Proper implementation is necessary to ensure that the programs align with the intended practices of the attributes, as defined by the Augustinian Recollect education system. The study suggests that the Augustinian Recollect Whole Learner framework can serve as a school transformation model for other Filipino schools. The framework prioritizes a holistic approach to education and the development of interiority, innovation, inclusion, instruction, and involvement in learners. By utilizing the axiomatic theory fusion as a method for merging different knowledge and entities, the Filipino Whole Learner practices and implementation can be seamlessly integrated into the existing system. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into developing a learner-centered approach to education in the context of Philippine schools facing constant challenges and changes, using the pedagogy of St. Augustine and axiomatic theory fusion as a strong theoretical foundation that takes into account the unique needs and characteristics of Filipino learners.
Chemical compositions and biological activities of Commiphora gileadensis: A review
Authors: A. Bin Mokaizh Aiman , Hamid Abdurahman Nour , Mohd Yunusa Rosli , AlHaiqi Omer , A. M. Elnour Ahmed
Published: December 2023

Background: A significant medicinal plant with several medicinal applications is Commiphora gileadensis. Due to the C. gileadensis medicinal properties, such as anti-cancer, antibacterial, antioxidant, cytotoxic, and antiviral activities, secondary phytoconstituents of the plant are crucial for medicine. Objective: This review aims to identify the biological activities and chemical compositions of C. gileadensis. Method: Data for the study were gathered from book chapters, research articles, review articles, and conference papers as part of the study’s review approach, which was based on a thorough search of the literature. Results: Based on the results obtained, it may be inferred that the chemical composition and lipid constituents of C. gileadensis extracts provide substantiation for their utilisation in traditional medicinal practises. The primary chemical constituents seen in the sample were β-pinene (7.0% ± 0.1%), cymene (13.6 ± 0.1%), α-pinene (14.4%), terpinen-4-ol (18.7 ± 0.1%), and sabinene (22.7 ± 0.1%). Additionally, the sample exhibited the presence of various lipids, including phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) at a concentration of 7.6%, hexosylceramide (Hex1Cer) at 18%, and ceramide (Cer) at 69%
Reviewing the Recurrent Restrictions of e-Learning among Palestinian Students: A case study of PAU
Authors: Sami Al-Heeh  , Mutaz Rasmi Abu Sara
Published: December 2023

This study explores the real challenges of e-learning the Palestinian college learners have already encountered while they are having their classes online during and post COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to quantify these pedagogical emerging challenges, acknowledge the strategic plans the students have already developed to face these challenges, and finally qualify the consequences of e-learning on both autonomy and mastery of learning. The study fits into an interdisciplinary field of studies integrating human, social, educational, and technical aspects of learning. It also deals with the interface between theories and modes of learning and methods of teaching. The study applies a qualitative research method through which the fully structured interview is utilized as an instrument. Data is collected from different categories of learners doing their under- and graduate studies at different faculties and programs at Palestine Ahliya University. The data collected is approached critically and analytically from an insider’s perspective in order to unearth the real challenges, prospects, and conclusions of applying an electronic mode of learning on Palestine advanced students during emergencies. It has been found that the real challenges of e-learning are categorized into pedagogical, technical, and ethical ones. Pedagogically, techniques of meaning negotiation, tactics of collaboration, mechanisms of teamwork, and steps of problem solving are all among the shortcomings of e-learning. They are quite poor in the electronic mood -if compared to the outcomings of the traditional one. It has also been found that the e-learning mode is superior in achieving both notions of autonomous and mastery learning. Consequently, it has been suggested that the electronic platform used at PAU should be exploited properly to add certain activities and resources that can scaffold learners’ self-sufficiency and proficiency.

Actually, both researchers hope that their study contributes to the literature of e-Learning, in general and that of e-Learning and blended learning during and post international crises, in particular.
Reverse Logistics and Performance of Footwear Manufacturing Firms in Kenya.
Authors: Ayoroh Everlyne Akoth , Somba Samuel Muli
Published: December 2023

The use of reverse logistics improves the corporate image and environmental performance, which in turn leads to a firms’ competitive advantage. However, in the wake of increasing environmental pollution and climate change, the use of reverse logistics in footwear manufacturing firms remains low. The performance of footwear manufacturing firms in Kenya has been declining over the years. The objective was to assess effect of reverse logistics on performance of footwear manufacturing firms in Kenya. This study made use of cross-sectional study design. The unit of analysis was all the 16 footwear manufacturing firms in Kenya. The unit of observation comprised of the managers in four departments, which include marketing, procurement/supply chain, operations and store in footwear manufacturing firms in Kenya. The target population was 64 marketing, procurement/supply chain, operations and store managers in the 16 footwear manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study used a census approach and hence involved the entire target population of 16 footwear manufacturing firms with 4 respondents from each firm. The study made use of primary data. Primary data was collected by use of semi-structured questionnaires comprising of closed ended and open ended questions. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The questionnaires generated quantitative data. Inferential and descriptive statistics were used for quantitative data analysis with the help of SPSS version 25 statistical software. Descriptive statistics included frequency distribution, percentages, standard deviation and mean. Inferential statistics included regression and correlation analysis. The study findings were displayed in figures (bar charts and pie charts) and tables. The study found that reverse logistics has a positive and significant effect on the performance of footwear manufacturing firms in Kenya. This study recommends that the management should adopt reusable packaging, recycling, repackaging and product return to help in lowering material costs hence improving profit and the performance of the firm. Moreover, reverse logistics adds value, reduces risk and ensures a continuous movement of goods.
Politik Anggaran dalam Penyusunan Dana Hibah Pilkada 2020 (Studi Kasus Kabupaten Karawang dan Kota Tangerang Selatan)
Authors: Gustamar Gustamar , Pasha Julian Adrin
Published: December 2023

Kemenangan petahana Benyamin Davnie dan Pilar Saga Ichsan pada Pilkada Tangerang Selatan tahun 2020 pada masa pandemi covid-19 menjadi menarik karena dengan keterbatasan pergerakan dan disinyalir petahana diuntungkan dalam keadaan masa pandemi ini namun tidak semua petahana yang berkompetisi pada Pilkada 2020 menang. Salah satu petahana yaitu wakil walikota dua periode Benyamin Davnie yang maju sebagai walikota bisa melanjutkan kembali kekuasaannya dengan berpasangan dengan Pilar Saga Ichsan, yang hanya diusung oleh partai Golkar. Penulis menggunakan teori modal dari Bourdieu, strategi politik dari Schroder dan kampanye oleh Rackway untuk menganalisis kemenangan yang diperoleh pasangan tersebut.
Melacak Kebijakan Politik Terhadap Etnis Tionghoa Di Indonesia
Authors: Putri Risky Ananda , Zaina Murni , Rizki Fadilah
Published: December 2023

Awal kedatangan etnis tionghoa ke Indonesia untuk melakukan perdagangan karena Indonesia sebagai kawasan strategis untuk melakukan perdagangan. Kemudian etnis tiongoa menetap di Indonesia hingga Indonesia merdeka. Dengan ini pemerintah menetapkan kebijakan khusus pada etnis tionghoa yang menetap di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kebijakan politik terhadap etnis tionghoa di Indonesia. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan studi kepustakaan. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menelaah dan mengeksplorasi beberapa jurnal, buku, koran dan dokumen yang berbentuk cetak maupun elektronik. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa kebijakan yang dicetuskan terhadap etnis tionghoa tidak terlepas dari jeratan peristiwa G30S/PKI. Kebijakan yang dikeluarkan pada zaman orde baru cendrung diskriminatif pada etnis tionghoa. Runtuhnya rezim orde baru mulai mendukung perjuangan kesetaraan etnis tionghoa seperti menetapkan kebijakan yang menyangkut status kewarganegaraan etnis tionghoa.
Analysis and Utilization of the Base64 Algorithm for Image Encryption and Decryption Security in Web-Based Images
Authors: Baso Fadhlirrahman
Published: December 2023

Data is often the target of irresponsible people for misuse. The theft is done is to benefit from the person who has the data. In addition to theft of work files, theft is also carried out on image files. The purpose of this file theft is to find out what the image contains. Someone has a private image that cannot be known by others. Misuse of image files will be fatal for the owner of the image. Cryptographic techniques are needed in securing images and one of the methods used to secure these images is using the base64 algorithm. The Caesar Cipher algorithm can help users secure the image file. The Base64 algorithm can be used to change the ASCII 256 format to Base64 so that it is easy to send or store on a storage medium. By applying the Base64 algorithm to image files, the security and confidentiality of these files will protect data from irresponsible people.
Pengembangan e-LKPD Berbasis Live Worksheet Pada Muatan PPKn Siswa Kelas 4 SD Negeri 2 Karanganyar Kebumen
Authors: Pratomo Wachid , Nadziroh  , Chairiyah  , Putri Yunindra Khairunnisa
Published: December 2023

The aim of this research is to describe: 1) development of live worksheet-based e-LKPD on PPKn content for grade 4 students at SD Negeri 2 Karanganyar Kebumen; 2) the feasibility of developing Live Worksheet-based e-LKPD for PPKn content for grade 4 students at SD Negeri 2 Karanganyar, Kebumen. This type of research is Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model. Data collection techniques use observation, questionnaires and interviews. Data is processed through quantitative and qualitative analysis. The results show that the development of Live Worksheet-Based e-LKPD Teaching Materials for Class 4 PPKn Content at SD Negeri 2 Karanganyar, Kebumen produced teaching material media in the form of Live Worksheet-Based E-LKPD. Media experts assess the feasibility of 96.55% with the criteria "Very Good". The material expert assessed the feasibility as 85.92% with the criteria "Very Good". The survey results were then tested in the field to determine the responses of teachers and students with the results from class teachers obtaining a "Very Good" percentage of 89.72% and a student response rate of 94.75% "Very Good".
იაპონია საოკუპაციო რეჟიმის კონტექსტში მეორე მსოფლიო ომის შემდეგ
Authors: გელაშვილი ნანა
Published: December 2023

წამოდგენილ ნაშრომში განხილული და გაანალიზებულია იაპონიაში მიმდინარე მოვლენები II მსოფლიო ომის დასრულების შემდგომ. კონკრეტულად, ყურადღება ფოკუსირებულია იმ პერიოდზე, როდესაც მოკავშირე სახელმწიფოების (აშშ, დიდი ბრიტანეთი, სსრკ) გადაწყვეტილებით იაპონია აშშ-ს საოკუპაციო ძალების დაქვემდებარებაში იმყოფებოდა (1945-1952 წწ.). ამ კონტექსტში, უპირველეს ყოვლისა, ხაზგასასმელია, რომ იაპონია უაღრესად მძიმე მდგომარეობაში აღმოჩნდა ომის დასრულებისას: ატომური დაბომბვების შედეგად განადგურებული იყო ქალაქების უმეტესი ნაწილი, საკომუნიკაციო საშუალებები და ტრანსპორტი, დიდი ზარალი განიცადა მრეწველობამ და სოფლის მეურნეობამ. ამ ყველაფერს ზედ ერთვოდა შიმშილობა, ეპიდემიები, ბუნებრივი კატაკლიზმები და სხვა. არსებული ვითარებიდან გამომდინარე, იაპონიას იმხანად არ ძალუძდა თავად გადაეჭრა ქვეყნის წინაშე წამოჭრილი რთული პოლიტიკური, სოციალურ-ეკონომიკური და სხვა პრობლემები. აუცილებელი იყო ქვეყნის მომავალი განვითარების პრინციპულად ახალი სტრატეგიისა და ტაქტიკის შემუშავება, რადიკალური ხასიათის რეფორმების გატარება. აღნიშნული მისიის შესრულება დაევალა აშშ-ს საოკუპაციო ძალებს, გენერალ დუგლას მაკარტურის მეთაურობით.იაპონიაში დამყარებული საოკუპაციო რეჟიმის მიერ დასახული იყო კონკრეტული მიზნები, რომელთა შორის განსაკუთრებით მნიშვნელოვანი იყო შემდეგი: ქვეყნის დემილიტარიზაცია, დემოკრატიული ტენდენციების დამკვიდრება, ეკონომიკის აღორძინება, სიტყვის, რწმენისა და აზროვნების თავისუფლების უზრუნველყოფა; ადამიანის ძირითადი უფლებების დაცვა და პატივისცემა. ხაზგასასმელია, რომ მიუხედავად გარკვეული უარყოფითი მხარეებისა, საერთო ჯამში აშშ-ს საოკუპაციო რეჟიმმა პოზიტიური როლი შეასრულა იაპონიის ისტორიაში. წარმატებით განხორციელდა მთელი რიგი მნიშვნელოვანი ღონისძიებები, რომლებიც მეტად დროული და აუცილებელი იყო იმხანად იაპონიისათვის. ეს ნათლად გამოვლინდა საოკუპაციო რეჟიმის დასრულების შემდგომ, როდესაც პოლიტიკური თავისუფლების მოპოვების შედეგად, იაპონიამ გიგანტური ნახტომით და აღმასვლით დაიწყო განვითარება.
იეზუიტები XVI - საუკუნის ოსმალეთის იმპერიაში
Authors: ახალკაციშვილი გიორგი
Published: December 2023

XVI საუკუნეში დაწყებულმა რეფორმაციამ და რელიგიურმა ომებმა რომის კათოლიკური ეკლესია მძიმე მდგომარეობაში ჩააყენა. წმინდა პეტრეს ტახტი იძულებული გახდა მისთვის კონტრრეფორმაციით ეპასუხა, რაც პირველ რიგში, ევროპაში კათოლიკური ეკლესიის გავლენების განახლებას გულისხმობდა. მთავარი ძალა კონტრრეფორმაციასთან ბრძოლაში „იესოს საზოგადოება“ („იეზუიტთა ორდენი“) იყო, რომელიც ესპანელმა სამხედრო-ინვალიდმა იგნასიო ლოიოლამ (1492-1556) დაარსა. 1540 წლის 27 სექტემბერს პავლე III-მ (ერისკაცობაში - ალესანდრო ფარნეზე (1534-1549)) ბულით “Regiminis militantis ecclesiae”,  დაამტკიცა ახალი ორდენი. იეზუიტებმა ჰუმანისტური კულტურის იდეები და მეთოდები საკუთარ მიზნებს მოარგეს და თავბრუდამხვევი სისწრაფით გავრცელდნენ მთელ კათოლიკურ სამყაროში. XVI საუკუნიდან ორდენმა ოსმალეთშიც შეაღწია, კერძოდ უნგრეთის ტერიტორიაზე, სადაც სულეიმენ I (1520-1566) მმართველობდა და იმპერია სიძლიერის ზენიტში იყო.ნაშრომში ძირითადი ყურადღება გამახვილებულია XVI საუკუნის ოსმალეთის იმპერიაში, რომის პაპების დავალებით, იეზუიტების მიერ განხორციელებულ მისიებზე და ანტიოსმალურ, ანტიისლამურ, ქმედებებზე. ასევე, შეძლებისდაგვარად, გადმოვეცით იეზუიტებისთვის სტამბოლში საფრანგეთის საელჩოს მფარველობის და, ცოტა მოგვიანებით, დაპირისპირების შესახებ.
საბჭოთა კავშირის დაშლის გავლენა ჩინეთზე - გამოწვევები და შესაძლებლობები ახალ გეოპოლიტიკურ გარემოში
Authors: ჯიბლაძე მარინე
Published: December 2023

ნაშრომში განხილულია სსრკ-ს დაშლის შედეგად გამოწვეული ცვლილებები ჩინეთის საგარეო პოლიტიკაში. წინამდებარე ნაშრომი მიზნად ისახავს, გაანალიზოს საბჭოთა კავშირის დაშლის გავლენა ჩინეთზე, რა გამოწვევების წინაშე აღმოჩნდა იგი და რა ახალი შესაძლებლობები გაუჩნდა მას ახალ გეოპოლიტიკურ გარემოში. ნაშრომში გავაანალიზეთ ჩინეთის იმჟამინდელი ხელისუფლების რეაქცია და რა უარყოფით ან დადებით მხარეებს ხედავდა იგი ამ მოვლენაში; რა დიპლომატიური ნაბიჯები განახორციელა მან უშუალოდ სსრკ-ს დაშლის დროს და რა სვლები აწარმოა მალევე საგარეო პოლიტიკაში. კვლევის პროცესში, ვაკვირდებოდით საგარეო პოლიტიკაში ჩინეთის მოქმედების სპეციფიკას. ჩინეთი ცდილობს მრავალპოლუსიანი სისტემის შექმნას აქტიური მრავალმხრივი დიპლომატიის წარმოების გზით, აშშ-სთან კი აწარმოებს მოქნილ დიპლომატიას და ფოკუსირებულია ორხმრივი ეკონომიკური ურთიერთობების განვითარებაზე. თავისუფალი მოქმედების საშუალებამ, ეკონომიკურ განვითარებაზე მაქსიმალურმა კონცენტრაციამ, მოქნილმა საგარეო პოლიტიკამ საბოლოოდ ჩინეთს მოუტანა ეკონომიკური აღზევება.საკითხი აქტუალურია იმ თვალსაზრისით, რომ ჩინეთის თემა დღესაც ძალიან საინტერესოა. საბჭოთა კავშირის დაშლის დროს ჩინეთის რეაქციაზე, პოზიციასა და ქმედებებზე დაკვირვება, გარკვეულწილად, საშუალებას გვაძლევს, იდენტიფიცირება გავუკეთოთ ჩინეთის საგარეო პოლიტიკის თავისებურებებს.