bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis Decisions of Investment, Dividend and Capital Structure: Case Study of Indonesian Stock
Authors: Yusnita Raja Ria , Ritonga Asdelina , Lilis K Ardian , Rizal Dwica Hanifa
Published: October 2023

The objective of this research is to investigate the potential association among the LQ-45 Companies during the period from 2015 to 2019. This will be achieved by analyzing Financial Ratios, represented by investment, dividends, and capital structure, as variabels Y and X, resulting in three equations. The selection of samples will be conducted through purposive sampling while also considering outliers. The study comprised multiple samples that met the criteria, and an observation was conducted over a five-year period from 2015 to 2019 on the LQ-45 Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The research utilizes Two Stages Least Square analysis for hypothesis testing. The findings indicate a noteworthy inverse correlation between investment and dividends. However, no significant impact was observed between dividends and capital structure, as well as between capital structure and investment. The authors aim to examine the extent to which the interrelationship among investment, dividend, and capital structure decisions affects the company in the subsequent period through this study.
Trust Mediates the Effect of Zakat Knowledge, Income Level on the Motivation of Oil Palm Farmers in Paying Zakat on Agricultural Products: A Case Study on Farmers in Bengkalis-Riau
Authors: Yusnelly Arie , Ahmad Rahayati , Md Radzi Nor Zuhairatun
Published: October 2023

The study aims to find out trust mediates the effect of zakat knowledge on the metivation of oil palm farmers in paying zakat on agricultural products (A Case Study of Farmers in Bengkalis-Riau). This study utilized the Structure Equation Model (SEM) Smart Pls by analizing facts. This study used primary data compiled by using questionnaires with Slovin sampling method as many as 99. The Respondents in this study were the oil palm farmers in Bengkalis. Some interesting findings were revealed from this study. For instance, zakat knowledge has significant effect on the motivation to pay zakat, trust has significant effect on the motivation to pay zakat, trust mediates zakat knowledge and income level has significant effect on the motivation to pay zakat.
Assessing Sources of Stress on the Mental Health of Volunteers
Authors: Abdullah Mohd Zulkifli , Maon Siti Noorsuriani , Solat Naliza , Rashid Mas Anom Abdul
Published: October 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a notable increase in the number of people engaging in volunteer work in society. Volunteering allows individuals to offer support and contribute to society amid the pandemic. Understanding the impact of volunteering on mental health and well-being is of utmost importance. Hence, this research paper aims to examine how perceived stressors affect the mental well-being of PPV volunteers. An online survey was distributed to PPV volunteers in Selangor, focusing on their experiences of stress, mental health, and symptoms of well-being during the initial months of volunteering in response to COVID-19. Both descriptive statistics and multiple regression analyses were carried out. The study involved 226 volunteers, with 58% being female and 42% male. Nearly half of the participants were 35 to 44 years (46.5%), and 65% came from non-academic backgrounds. Additionally, 60.6% were part-time non-clinical volunteers who completed the survey questionnaire. The regression analysis results reveal that workload, environment, and interactions with vaccine recipients significantly predict psychological distress, physical discomfort, and mental stress among volunteers during the ongoing pandemic. On the other hand, knowledge and skills are only significantly influenced by physical discomfort. These findings will aid policymakers and all stakeholders in implementing necessary measures to prevent mental health issues during future pandemics, guiding potential volunteering efforts in emergencies, and enhancing community volunteer programs.
Impact Factors of China’s Outward Foreign Direct Investment in Singapore
Authors: Ye Xue , Don Mohd Sobri
Published: October 2023

The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic led to a global recession, but China's OFDI remained on a steady rise, attracting global attention. By the end of 2020, Singapore was the second most developed country after the US in terms of receiving outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) flows from China. The investment cooperation between China and Singapore played an important role in promoting the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative and enhancing the economic cooperation between China and ASEAN after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study delves into the influencing factors of Chinese OFDI to Singapore: home country institutions, host country institutions, and investment motives. This study takes Singapore as the research object and uses the data of China’s OFDI to Singapore from 2001 to 2020 to conduct an empirical analysis through a modified regression model to analyze the development of China’s OFDI to Singapore, so as to make contributions to: (1) providing empirical evidence for studying OFDI from developing to developed countries; (2) providing reference for investment cooperation in the post COVID period between China and Singapore.
Skid Resistance Value of Paving Hot Mix Asbuton with a Variation of Compacting Temperature
Authors: Saleh Alfian
Published: October 2023

Cold paving hot mix asbuton is a modified mixture of asbuton consisting of granular asbuton, aggregate, rejuvenating material, and additives mixed with hot and cold heat at 30°C. Asbuton cold paving hot mix asphalt is the latest modified asphalt from Asbuton, and it is necessary to do a cantabro test with the aim of the study being to determine the wear value on cold paving hot mix asphalt with variations in compaction temperature and immersion time. The study used variations in compaction temperature, namely 25°C, 50°C, 75 °C, and 100 °C, and variations in immersion time for 30 minutes, 24 hours, and 48 hours. The results of the optimum asphalt content obtained in the asphalt extraction test are 6,327%. The results of the wear value in a stable study for 500 revolutions were obtained at a solidification temperature of 100 °C, with results of 11,54% at a 30-minute soaking time, 14,93% at a 24-hour immersion time, and 13,63% at a 48-hour immersion time. The wear and tear has met the 2018 Bina Marga specification standard with a value requirement for wear, of 20%. Based on the results of tests carried out in the laboratory, it can be stated that in cold paving with hot mix asphalt, the compaction process should be carried out at a compaction temperature of 100 °C.
Measuring the Persuasive Influence of Talk Show on Social Media Users: Applying Heuristic-Systematic Model with SEM
Authors: Shahzalal MD , Adnan Hamedi Mohd , Abdullah Fadli
Published: October 2023

In today's digital age, talk shows have a substantial presence on multiscreen platforms. However, in studying their influence on the viewers, studies rarely investigated how they affect individuals' behavioral determinants, especially in addressing social issues. This present study aimed to fill this gap by exploring the persuasive influence of a talk show about social media usage on the viewers' attitude towards responsible use of social media based on the heuristic systematic information processing model. For this purpose, a video-embedded online questionnaire was used to collect relevant data from the heavy users’ segment of social media in Bangladesh (i.e., the university student social media users). SmartPLS 4.0 was used for partial least square structural equation modeling based on the data gathered from 226 voluntary respondents. The results show that exposure to the talk show does not directly associate with attitudes but with heuristic and systematic information processing modes that, in turn, influence attitude formation. In contrast, the systematic information processing mode predominates the formation of attitudes more than the heuristic mode. The findings have implications to add insights into creating awareness and developing prevention and educational interventions toward promoting responsible use of social media.
Application of Delivery Drone Technology as a Delivery Solution at Urban Area
Authors: Hairul Rizad Md Sapry
Published: October 2023

The potential of drone delivery to become a delivery solution in the big city is currently among the most intensely discussed emerging technologies, likely to expand mobility into the third dimension of low-level airspace. The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a niche that might help elevate this technology into the mainstay of logistics companies. Depending on how quickly the regulatory body allows the technology to advance, hurdles like safety risks, the suitability of the drone technology, related technical factors associate with the failure of the drone delivery operation, and the consumer acceptance towards the technology are currently preventing this futuristic supply chain management solution from becoming a widespread commercial reality. Hence, this study intends to investigate these factors and their relationship with the consumer demographic in influencing the consumer's acceptance of the drone delivery service.  A quantitative approach through a mass survey at Cyberjaya, Malaysia, manage to collect 150 complete questionnaires that were analyzed using the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The results show that all the constructed assumptions are statistically significant in influencing the consumer's acceptance of the introduction of the drone delivery service. The findings implicate the consumer concern towards the capability of the drone delivery operator to ensure the safety of the operation that includes the issue of the drone technology, safety features, and the drone technical factor that is currently associated with the drone delivery failure. AS such, the introduction of drone delivery should portray a positive image of the benefit of the technology that consumers can experience in improving the lead time of the delivery. Failing to impress the benefits of drone delivery will increase the challenges of drone introduction to the delivery market.
Data Analysis and Dashboard Development Support for Answer App Dashboards
Authors: Sanil Hishan S.
Published: October 2023

One of the necessities to get a quality research output is as efficient data collection and analysis tool. This project intends to provide a functional support and feedback to the data analysis and Dashboard development support for Answer App dashboard. The answer app is one of the app developed by Poppins digitals Pvt Ltd India and now they are looking for support to develop the data analysis and dashboard which is easy for the researchers to use for data collections and data analysis.The findings from the survey and focus group discussions with the researchers and experts will help the company to improve their mobile application. This project will not help the company to develop the app but also enhance the quality of research outputs as it makes the whole process of quantitative primary data collection, analysis and reporting easy.
Policy Implications of the Post-Pandemic New Normal
Authors: Bilal Bagis
Published: October 2023

Just like the 2007-08 Global Financial Crisis, the 2020 pandemic also seems to have spawned a period of rethinking in economics. This is particularly evident in issues related to macroeconomic thinking, public policies and the functioning of the global financial system. This article discusses the effects, damages and contributions of the Covid-19 epidemic to the world economy and national economies. It focuses on changes in the mindset of economic policies that are effective in combating crises that are brought about by such epidemics. The epidemic was a good wake-up call showing that the capitalist system can only be sustained by the labor of the remaining 99%. As a matter of fact, when the labor markets were closed during the pandemic, capital also became dysfunctional and even completed the process with serious losses.
Students’ Preferences for the use of Padlet in Synchronous Learning
Authors: Fauzul Etfita
Published: October 2023

Two years of experience in synchronous learning due to the Covid-19 epidemic has challenged educators in Indonesia to choose an engaging and motivating method, strategies, or media in assisting teaching and learning. The assistance has to be the common trend that promotes students’ interest and learning process. Utilizing Padlet was subsequently chosen as the solution to this particular study. Padlet is utilized as a virtual wall to captivate the motivation of the students in learning English especially writing. In this study, the researchers evaluated the students’ preferences for using Padlet as a virtual wall by carrying out a quantitative study design. A questionnaire-based survey approach was used to determine numerous factors such as utility, knowledge, engagement, enjoyment, motivation, and ease of use. The results indicated that the students believe improving their knowledge is one of the most important factors influencing their preference for utilizing a Padlet in a synchronous writing environment.
Growing Prosocial Behavior through the Simple Social Based Problem Model Post the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Tetep  , Alni Dahlena  , Eldi Mulyana
Published: October 2023

The problem of bullying and violence does not stop among teenagers so that it needs continuous handling to minimize the decline in prosocial behavior, especially through the role of schools. Social studies learning needs to teach the values ??of prosocial behavior in an effort to create a good young generation. During the pandemic, learning is carried out online so that it cannot touch the affective realm of students. After the current pandemic, learning begins to be carried out with limited face-to-face, so learning is more meaningful, especially regarding affective abilities. Through experimentation with the simple social problem based learning model in social studies learning at junior high school in Garut Regency with Nonequivalent Control Group Design and judgmental sampling, then a pretest was carried out in grade 8, then posttest was carried out after the application of the model. The data were analyzed using hypothesis testing and normalized gain test to see differences and improvements in prosocial behavior. The results of the study show that (1) prosocial behavior still tends to be low; (2) that with the application of the simple social-based problem learning model, there is an increase in prosocial behavior (3) there is a significant difference before the application of the model and after the simple social-based problem model, this states that the use of the simple social-based problem model is effective in increasing prosocial behavior among students. learners.
Entrepreneurship as a Mechanism for Competitiveness and Local Development
Authors: Lizeth Melvy Pérez Ajata  , Nicolay Samaniego Erazo  , Dra. Gabith Miriam Quispe Fernández
Published: October 2023

El emprendimiento como mecanismo de competitividad y desarrollo localEntrepreneurship as a mechanism for competitiveness and local developmentRESUMENLos emprendimientos han estado a la vanguardia de los procesos de transformación de los territorios y coadyuvan en el crecimiento y desarrollo de los países y las comunidades. El presente estudio, aborda los emprendimientos que se han gestado e implementado en diferentes contextos y sectores, y cómo éstos se constituyen en mecanismos y estrategias de desarrollo local. Para ello, se incorpora fuentes secundarias, como datos y literatura proporcionada por instituciones vinculadas al diseño de políticas públicas orientadas al sector, y literatura especializada. Los resultados muestran que los proyectos de emprendimientos son las que mejor se sostienen en los territorios, articulado con la participación de diferentes actores y agentes locales, como diseñadores de las políticas que forman y promueven el emprendimiento. Como estrategia permite la integración de la sociedad o grupos que establecen una unidad de estudio, con una orientación al mercado y un enfoque de sostenibilidad.ABSTRACTThe ventures have been at the forefront of the transformation processes of the territories and contribute to the growth and development of countries and communities. The present study addresses the ventures that have been developed and implemented in different contexts and sectors, and how these constitute mechanisms and strategies for local development. For this, secondary sources are incorporated, such as data and literature provided by institutions linked to the design of sector-oriented public policies, and specialized literature. The results show that the entrepreneurship projects are the ones that are best supported in the territories, articulated with the participation of different actors and local agents, as designers of the policies that form and promote entrepreneurship. As a strategy, it allows the integration of society or groups that establish a unit of study, with a market orientation and a sustainability approach.
Financial and Social Efficiency Analysis of Islamic Microfinance Institutions
Authors: Marwa Fersi  , Mouna Boujelbène
Published: October 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this paper was to investigate the impact of credit risk-taking on financial and social efficiency and examine the relationship between credit risk, capital structure and efficiency in the context of Islamic microfinance institutions (MFIs) compared to their conventional counterparts.Design/methodology/approachThe stochastic frontier approach was used to estimate the financial and social efficiency scores, in a first step. In a second step, the impact of risk-taking on efficiency was evaluated. The authors also took into account the moderating role of capital structure in this effect using the fixed and random effects generalized least squares (GLS) with a first-order autoregressive disturbance. The used dataset covers 326 conventional MFIs and 57 Islamic MFIs in six different regions of the world over the period of 2005–2015.FindingsThe overall average efficiency scores are less than 50%, where CMFIs could have produced their outputs using 48% of their actual inputs. IMFIs record the lowest financial (cost) efficiency that is equal to 28% on average. The estimation results also reveal a negative impact of nonperforming loan on financial and social efficiency. Finally, the moderating effect of leverage funding on the relationship between credit risk-taking and financial efficiency was confirmed in CMFIs. However, leverage seems to moderate the effect of risk-taking behavior on social efficiency for IMFIs.Originality/valueThis paper makes an initial attempt to evaluate the effect of risk-taking decision and its implication on efficiency and MFIs' sustainability. Besides, it takes into consideration the role played by the mode of governance through the ownership structure. In addition, this research study sheds light on the importance of the financial support for the development and sustainability of these institutions, which in return, contributes to a sustainable economic
Challenges and Strategies to Integrate Building Information Modelling (BIM) into Quantity Surveying Programme in Sarawak Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Prescilla Palis  , Kan Fock Kui  , Wong Shi Yee
Published: October 2023

In Malaysia, Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and Public Work Department (PWD) promote construction players to integrate Building Information Modelling (BIM) into the construction industry through seminars, and the BIM roadmap is provided as guideline. In addition, there are some organizations required Quantity Surveying (QS) graduates to be equipped with BIM. However, BIM knowledge and skills are confined in term of its practicality in term of collaboration and implementation. Moreover, higher education institutions of QS programme are not parallel with industry’s demand, and the knowledge and skills provided are insufficient with industry’s requirements. Therefore, this research will focus on determining the challenges and strategies to integrate BIM into QS programme in Sarawak higher education institutions. This study adopted a questionnaire survey, which targeted at the academicians from higher education institutions offering QS programme in Sarawak. Data collected were analyses using mean score, standard deviation, factor analysis, and ranking. The study identified 20 challenges and 10 strategies. Through factor analysis, the study grouped the identified challenges into few major factors. This study is relevant to QS programme as well as other related disciplines within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) context.
Undergraduates’ Perception of the Online Learning Process during the Coronavirus Disease-2019 Outbreak in Pekanbaru, Indonesia
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Alfian Saleh  , Syafhendry  , Fauzul Etfita  , Fatmawati Fatmawati
Published: October 2023

The outbreak of coronavirus disease-2019 has enforced the Indonesian government through its Ministry of Education and Culture to release policies shifting conventional classrooms to online classrooms. In line with that, this study is aimed to reveal the undergraduates’ perception of the online learning process during the outbreak of COVID-19. Quantitative research was employed using a survey distributed to 221 students from private universities in Riau, Indonesia. The online questionnaire was used to obtain the data. The data gathered were analysed using SPSS. The research findings have indicated that online learning was effective due to the accessibility to online learning content easier and the opportunity to stay at home, even though the technical problems and less interaction became the drawbacks of online learning. The research findings also revealed that most of the students preferred online learning to face-to-face learning, followed by half of the students satisfied with online learning. The quantitative findings of this study have recommended that the implementation of online learning into the semester learning plan requires a more varied approach to avoid learning obstacles and ensure the effectiveness of learning.
Rotating-Magnetic-Field-Assisted Electrodeposition of Copper for Ambulance Medical Equipment
Authors: Syamsuir Syamsuir , Susetyo Ferry Budhi , Soegijono Bambang , Yudanto Sigit Dwi , Basori Basori , Ajiriyanto Maman Kartaman , Edbert Daniel , Situmorang Evi Ulina Margaretha , Nanto Dwi , Rosyidan Cahaya
Published: October 2023

This study examines the influence of the application of a rotating magnetic field in the electrodeposition of copper (Cu). During the electrodeposition, five constant magnets were rotated (500 and 800 rpm) towards the bottom of the sample. To investigate deposition rate, surface morphology, phase, structure, corrosion resistance, and hardness in deposited Cu using a weighing scale, a scanning electron microscope equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), potentiodynamic polarization, and hardness tester respectively. Bacterial activity was also evaluated through this research. Morphological surface observations showed that the increase in the rotational speed of the magnets during the electrodeposition process led to a smooth surface. A perfect Cu phase covers Al alloy with no oxide. The potentiodynamic polarization demonstrated by the increase in the rotating led to a shift to the more positive value of the corrosion potential. Moreover, the corrosion current also decreases with the increase in the rotating speed of the magnets. Less crystallite size promoted forming a higher hardness and inhibition zone of the Cu films.
Fabrication and Characterization of Asbestos Free Brake Pads Composite using Elaeocarpus Ganitrus as Reinforcement
Authors: Afiefudin Mohamad , Widodo Rahmat Doni , Rusiyanto Rusiyanto
Published: October 2023

To minimize potential health hazards, there is awareness to avoid asbestos fibers in brake pads. Therefore, this study aims to produce composite brake pads using Elaeocarpus ganitrus seed powder as a substitute for asbestos. The composition of Elaeocarpus ganitrus seed powder was varied from 8%, 10%, and 12% by weight. The properties of the brake pads, including their morphology, physical characteristics, mechanical performance, and wear behavior, were thoroughly investigated and analyzed. The experimental results showed a positive correlation between the addition of 12% by weight of Elaeocarpus ganitrus and the increase in the density and hardness of the resulting sample. In addition, wear resistance increases with increasing percentage of Elaeocarpus ganitrus. Samples containing 12% by weight of Elaeocarpus ganitrus seed powder gave better properties compared to other composite samples. The research findings indicate that Elaeocarpus ganitrus particles can be an alternative to asbestos in the manufacture of brake pads.
Justification of the Annual Program of the Transport Company
Authors: Murzagaliyev Akhmet , Balgynova Akzharkyn , Murzagaliyev Alibek , Myrzabekov Nurlybek , Bakytzhanov Nurzhan
Published: October 2023

The issues of optimising economic and labour costs take a significant place in the production activities of transport companies. They depend on the socio-economic situation, objective reasons of production nature, availability of appropriate material and technical bases, as well as effective use and competence of enterprise management. It seems relevant to establish a transport enterprise programme to increase operational efficiency. Therefore, research outlines the characteristics of the work programme (order portfolios) of car service stations in the current environment and focuses on ensuring their stability. Mathematical modelling and methods of mathematical and statistical analysis served as principal tools, although analysis, synthesis, comparison and other methodologies were also significant. The authors represent the car service station production programme as the sum of failures and faults arriving at the enterprise in random order. The results of the experimental studies underwent analysis based on probability theory and mathematical statistics, where mathematical models of the annual programme and the probabilities of its distribution in a given time interval were obtained. The authors recommend measures to optimise the production programme by ensuring uniform loading of car service station structures. It can study numerous theoretical issues during the design phase of production sites and make accurate predictions. There are theoretical methodologies based on certain results, which are suitable for the design of road transport services. One of them is a calculation of the enterprise's annual program based on a grouping of the number of vehicles coming into the site. The work brings new regard to the shape of the programmes related to car service providers.
Characteristics of briquettes from plastic pyrolysis by-products
Authors: Sunaryo Sunaryo , Sutoyo Sutoyo , Suyitno Suyitno , Arifin Zainal , Kivevele Thomas , Petrov Artur I.
Published: October 2023

Pyrolysis has been proven as a method to reduce plastic waste and produce useful products, especially liquid fuels. However, plastic pyrolysis also produces gases and char as by-products which are being investigated for useful products. Therefore, our present study aims to investigate the char characteristics of plastic pyrolysis for further use as briquettes. Seven samples of char by-products from the pyrolysis process of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic at various reaction temperatures and catalyst types were studied. The proximate test is used to determine the properties of char such as moisture content, ash, volatile matter, and fixed carbon while the bomb calorimeter is used to determine the calorific value. Briquettes are formed by mixing 4 grams of char and 0.5-1 gram of binder (1% starch and 90% water). The briquettes were formed into solid cylinders with a diameter of 1.75 cm and formed with a pressure of 10 kg/cm2. Furthermore, the impact resistance index (IRI) was used to test the performance of the briquettes and showed an IRI value between 100 and 200. However, of the seven char samples tested, three of them were impossible to process into briquettes because they melted during the combustion test.
Tensile shear load in resistance spot welding of dissimilar metals: An optimization study using response surface methodology
Authors: Sukarman Sukarman , Triyono Triyono , Kristiawan Budi , Amir Amir , Fazrin Nazar , Suhara Ade , Azizah Renata Lintang , Mucharom Fajar
Published: October 2023

Resistance spot welding (RSW) is being applied extensively in different industries, specifically the automotive sector. Therefore, this study was conducted to optimize the tensile strength load (TSL) in RSW by investigating the application of dissimilar materials as input parameters. The optimization process involved the combination of different galvanized and non-galvanized steel materials. The production of car bodies using galvanized steel with approximately 13.0 microns thick zinc (Zn) coating was found to be a standard practice, but this zinc layer usually presents challenges due to the poor weldability. This study prepared 27 units of TSL samples using a spot-welding machine and a pressure force system (PFS) for the electrode tip. The aim was to determine the optimal TSL through the exploration of specified RSW parameters. The process focused on using the response surface methodology (RSM) to achieve the desired outcome while the Box-Behnken design was applied to determine the input parameters. The optimal TSL obtained was 5265.15 N by setting the squeeze time to 21.0 cycles at a welding current of 24.5 kA, a welding time of 0.5 s, and a holding time of 15.0 cycles. The highest TSL value recorded was 5937.94 N at 21.0 cycles, 27.0 kA, 0.6 s, and 15.0 cycles respectively. These findings were considered significant to the enhancement of productivity across industries, specifically in the RSW process. However, further study was required to investigate additional response variables such as the changes in hardness and microstructure.
Synthesis of Biodegradable Polymer-Based on Starch for Packaging Films: A Review
Authors:   Kazakh-British Technical University, A. Iskalieva  , Zh. Orazalin  ,   Satbayev University, G. Yeligbayeva  ,   Satbayev University, G. Irmukhametova  ,   al-Farabi Kazakh National University, S. Taburova  ,   Kazakh-British Technical University, T. Toktar  ,   Kazakh-British Technical University
Published: October 2023

Due to their crucial qualities and functionalities, polymers have received a lot of attention in recent years as food packaging materials. These characteristics include non-toxicity, ease of availability, biocompatibility, and biodegradability, showing their promise as an alternative to traditional plastic packaging, which has long been under investigation for its environmental impact. Given the present emphasis on sustainable development, research into biopolymers as eco-friendly and sustainable food packaging materials is critical. The synthesis of biodegradable polymers-based on starch represents a significant stride towards sustainable packaging solutions. As the global demand for eco-friendly materials continues to grow, ongoing research and innovation in this field are poised to lead to the development of starch-based packaging films with improved properties and widespread commercial applications. As a result, the primary goal of this review is to create a biodegradable polymer based on corn-starch and PVA with strong physicomechanical characteristics for usage in plastic bags.
Особливості вікових реєстрацій українського населення за матеріалами церковного та фіскального обліку другої половини XVIII століття
Authors: Бороденко Олена , Тучинський Віталій
Published: October 2023

Мета. У статті за матеріалами Генерального (Румянцевського) опису Лівобережної України 1765‒1769 рр. та сповідних розписів 1775 р. окремих населених пунктів Полтавського полку досліджуються особливості вікових записів сільського населення Гетьманщини другої половини XVIII ст. Методологічний інструментарій дослідження варіюється в дослідницьких полях соціальної історії та історичної демографії з використанням компаративного підходу, а також переважно методів квантитативного та критичного аналізу джерел. Висновки. Мотивація проведення фіскального перепису населення була зумовлена необхідністю проведення ефективних розподілів ресурсів і зібраних податків, які б стимулювали економічний розвиток. Сповідні відомості створювалися з метою християнсько-етичного виховання та дисциплінування православних віруючих. У дослідженні обраховано показники вікової акумуляції українського сільського населення за методикою Д. Уіпла. Відповідно до шкали стандартів ООН визначено середній показник індексу Уіпла (Whipple index) та рівень довіри до документації: за матеріалами сповідних розписів 1775 р. такий показник мав добру якість даних, а за Румянцевським описом – дуже погану. В обох джерелах помітні відхилення від норми. Із-поміж чинників, які вплинули на неточності цифрових даних джерел, можна назвати такі: усна передача укладачам реєстрів даних про вік людей; наявність значної частки «ювілярів», тобто осіб із позначенням років життя із закінченням на «0» та «5»; представлення спеціально неправдивих вікових показників, враховуючи мету укладання двох реєстрів; погана читабельність персоніфікованих записів; порушення виконавської дисципліни реєстраторами тощо. Незважаючи на неточності та недоліки відомостей церковних і фіскальних джерел, така документація залишається інформативною, важливою, унікальною для вивчення історико-демографічних та інших особливостей життя українського населення.
The Antinomic Method of Gregory Palamas : Between Transcendence and Immanence, God’s Essence and Energy, Single and Multiple Trinity
Authors: Zhukovskyy Viktor
Published: October 2023

The article examines the theological method of antinomy and the conceptual solution to the problem of the ontological “gap” between transcendence and immanence of the Holy Trinity in the theological thought of the outstanding Byzantine theologian of the 14th century Gregory Palamas. The article analyzes how Palamas, in his patristic teaching on the distinction between the essence and energy of the Holy Trinity, substantiates the unity, trinity, and multiplicity of divine action in the world, and how he interprets this distinction in God’s nature. Particular attention is paid to biblical and patristic analysis and the significance of Palama’s methodological “triangle”: apophatic, cataphatic, antinomy; his understanding of the personal dimension of the energies of the hypostases of the Trinity, and the problem of the “simplicity” of the Triune God.
Does God Think the Same Way We Do? On the Logical Apophatism of Michał Heller
Authors: Grygiel Wojciech
Published: October 2023

Apophatic theology is an approach in theology that emphasizes the limitation of human language and concepts in describing the nature of the Divine. Rooted in ancient religious traditions, apophatic theology has gained attention in contemporary discourse for its potential convergence with the scientific method. This paper expands on a novel application of this approach in which the formal methods of science such as logic and mathematics are engaged to inquire into how God thinks and to what degree the modes of human reasoning can be projected on the nature of the Divine mind. This application has been proposed by Michał Heller and is referred to as the logical apophatism. In the course of the analysis carried out in this paper more in-depth understanding of the logical apophatism has been obtained by contrasting it with classical approaches to negative theology such as the Triplex Via and supplementing with recent advances within the cognitive sciences. It is concluded that Heller’s use of the apophatic approach is manifestly non-standard and its novelty consists in the shift of emphasis from the negative character of the language of theology to the logic of the Divine mind and the logic that underpins the workings of the Universe.
Negative Theology as an Expression of God’s Freedom in the Torah of the Book of Deuteronomy and Wisdom Literature of the Hebrew Bible
Authors: Otto Eckart
Published: October 2023

This paper traces the history of the negative theology of YHWH from the beginning of the integration of YHWH into the Canaanite pantheon to the post-exilic period in the Torah through the interpretation of the Shema’ Israel from its mono-Yahwistic understanding to monotheism as an expression of God’s freedom. In the second step, the development of negative theology is traced from the pre-exilic proverbs, which understand God as a limit of knowledge, to negative theology in the Book of Job and Qohelet, as well as the overcoming of negative theology in the paradise-narrative in Genesis 2–3 through the freedom of choice granted to man by God.
Teknolojik gelişmelerin bankacılık hizmetlerine katkısı: Türkiye'nin son yüzyılı örneği
Authors: KIVRAK Oğuzhan , HATİPOĞLU Sercan
Published: October 2023

Teknolojik gelişmeler, son yüzyılda dünya genelinde olduğu gibi Türkiye'de de birçok sektörü etkilemiş ve dönüştürmüştür. Bankacılık sektörü de teknolojik dönüşümden önemli ölçüde etkilenmiştir. Bu çalışma, teknolojik gelişmelerin Türkiye'nin son yüzyılında bankacılık hizmetlerine olan katkısını incelemekte ve sektörün dönüşümüne olan etkisini vurgulanmaktadır. Teknolojik gelişmelerin sektör üzerindeki etkileri, yapılan geçmiş akademik araştırmalar ve sektör işletmelerinin uygulamaları sistematik bir şekilde analiz edilerek, aktarılmıştır. Zaman içerisinde teknolojinin etkisiyle bankacılık sistemi modern bir alt yapıya dönüşmüş, ATM'ler, EFT gibi sistemlerin yanı sıra dijital bankacılık uygulamaları da hızla yaygınlaşmıştır. Özellikle dijital bankacılığın yükselişi müşteri deneyimi ve hizmet çeşitliliği açısından büyük bir dönüşüm getirdiği gözlemlenmiştir. İnternet bankacılığı ve mobil bankacılık gibi dijital kanalların yaygınlaşması, müşterilere kolay ve hızlı hizmet alma imkânı sunarken, sektör işletmelerine de kaynaklarını daha verimli kullanma imkânı tanıdığı izlenmiştir. Daha henüz gelişim aşamasında olduğu düşünülen yapay zekâ, metaverse ve blokchain gibi teknolojilerin ise Türk bankacılığında da ilk uygulama örneklerinin kullanılmaya başlandığı görülmüştür. Çalışmanın sonucunda araştırmacı ve uygulayıcılara tavsiyelerde bulunulup, çalışmanın bankacılık hizmetleri teorisine ve pratiğine katkıda bulunacağı düşünülmektedir.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN SMART VILLAGE DIMENSI VILLAGE SERVICE MENGGUNAKAN ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE TOGAF ADM 9.2 DI DESA XYZ
Authors: Tiara Aurellia Putri Insyra  , Luthfi Ramadani  , Ryan Adhtya Nugraha
Published: October 2023

Smart village merupakan konsep yang mengadopsi elemen-elemen atau indikator dari smart city dalam skala yang lebih kecil, yaitu tingkat desa atau kecamatan. Penelitian akan menentukan obyeknya berdasarkan status klasterisasi desa dengan mempertimbangkan beberapa aspek penilaian yang telah dirilis oleh kementerian desa, pembangunan daerah tertinggal, dan transmigrasi republik indonesia. Aspek penilaian ini termasuk Indeks Desa Bangunan (IDM) dan Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (SDGs) yang bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan memfasilitasi analisis kemampuan serta karakteristik pemerintahan desa di berbagai tingkatan. Penelitian ini menginvestigasi penerapan konsep Smart Village dalam aspek Village Service dengan mempertimbangkan Indeks Pembangunan Desa dan SDGs. TOGAF ADM 9.2 digunakan sebagai panduan dalam menciptakan arsitektur perusahaan yang efektif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan rancangan Enterprise Architecture berupa artefak TOGAF ADM 9.2, dengan fokus pada bagian Village Service.  Dalam kajian ini, langkah-langkah dari kerangka kerja TOGAF ADM 9.2 dimanfaatkan untuk menganalisis kebutuhan dan tujuan pembangunan yang berkelanjutan di desa, mengidentifikasi rancangan arsitektur teknologi informasi yang tepat, serta merencanakan aplikasi dan infrastruktur teknologi yang cocok guna mendukung pelaksanaan konsep Smart Village. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah rancangan arsitektur teknologi informasi yang komprehensif dan terpadu untuk Smart Village dalam dimensi Village Service. Pelaksanaan konsep Smart Village yang difokuskan pada Indeks Pembangunan Desa dan SDGs berpotensi memberikan dampak positif dengan meningkatkan kualitas hidup ekonomi penduduk desa, meningkatkan akses terhadap pelayanan UMKM desa, serta pembangunan desa.
Aktor Pendorong Kebijakan Pengurangan Produksi Minyak Opec Di Era Pandemi Covid-19 Tahun 2020
Authors: Naji Inti Qoun , Martin Ali
Published: October 2023

This research is based on true changes caused by the spread of COVID-19 in 2020, it influences all world’s industry sectors. This situation ruins all the export-import process. OPEC’s largest oil-exporting country decided to cut production policies to stabilize the situation. This research aims to find out the factors that affect OPEC's oil production cuts in 2020.In this study, the authors use explanatory research to explain the factors driving production cuts. From the results of the study, it was found that there were several causes of OPEC production cuts.  They are the abundance of goods, conflicts between member countries, the competition from non-OPEC organizations, lockdown, activities restrictions enforcement, and industrial production activities restrictions. Internal and external factors strongly encourage OPEC's oil production cut policy.
Diplomasi Budaya Amerika Serikat Melalui Musik Pop Di Indonesia (Studi Kasus Fenomena Michael Jackson Di Indonesia)
Authors: Novitasafitri Farah Praweswari , Hartati Anna Yulia
Published: October 2023

Cultural diplomacy is one of the diplomacy that has a long span of time in its application. Cultural diplomacy through pop music is one way that can be used by the United States in introducing their culture to Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to describe how the United States Cultural Diplomacy Through Pop Music in Indonesia (Case study: Michael Jackson phenomenon in Indonesia). Cultural diplomacy is not only through Michael Jackson's pop music, but also diplomacy through Michael Jackson's fan club to diplomacy through the mass media. This study used qualitative research methods. Where the data sources are obtained from books, news, and previous reports. The result is that cultural diplomacy through the music industry, especially pop music, can create a two-way connection between Indonesia and America, the people of each country also know their respective cultures and cultural diplomacy through the music industry has a long range of operations. Diplomacy through Michael Jackson's fan club also has a big influence on cultural diplomacy because through this fan club social and cultural interactions emerge from each fan. Diplomacy through the mass media is equally important because the mass media plays a major role in reporting Michael Jackson's music.
Perdagangan Manusia Di Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) Tahun 2016-2017
Authors: Bheni Elisabeth Palmini , Purwanto Adi Joko
Published: October 2023

The Crime of human trafficking is a form of modern slavery and basically transnational in nature. East Nusa Tenggara is the province with the highest number of victims of trafficking in Indonesia, which continues to experience an increase in the number of victims each year. The purpose of this study was to determine the causes of human trafficking in East Nusa Tenggara 2016-2017. The study found that the increasing number of victims was caused by several factors. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method used through library research and interviews. From the results of the analysis using the concept of the Portuguese protocol there are several factors that are causes, namely poverty, education, culture, unemployment, and low law enforcement. To overcome human trafficking crimes in East Nusa Tenggara, intervention from many parties is needed to eradicate the factors that make it easy for people to become human trafficking.
Diplomasi Publik Jepang (Studi Kasus : Budaya Pop Jepang Di Indonesia)
Authors: Kumalaningsih Ratna Dewi , Hartati Anna Yulia
Published: October 2023

This thesis aims to discuss the importance of using Japanese pop culture in this case, Manga, Anime and Cosplay as part of Japanese public diplomacy in Indonesia. This discussion is divided into the MOFA (Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs) program and the Japan Foundation as one of the actors who also carry out public diplomacy. The research in this thesis uses qualitative research methods with descriptive elaboration through the description of programs implemented such as the International Manga Award, World Cosplay Summit or even the appointment of anime or manga characters as Ambassadors (ambassadors) such as Doraemon as Anime ambassadors, the appointment of Kawaii Ambassadors and also The Cool Japan program is a program carried out to export pop culture and other commodities and content from Japan. This is intended to increase understanding and trust in Japan both in terms of politics between Indonesia and Japan, the economy and even a strategy to increase Japan's domestic tourism. From a political point of view, it can be seen through diplomatic relations with Indonesia which have existed for 60 years, and from an economic point of view between the two countries through the policy of granting broadcasting rights and licenses as well as expansion of investment by Japan which is expected to improve domestic welfare in Japan. tourism, namely increasing tourist visits to Japanese tourism which is now starting to be polished with a touch of pop culture elements such as Tokyo One Piece Tower, a theme park with the theme of the One Piece anime. So it can be said that Japanese pop culture is important for Japanese public diplomacy as a way to increase public trust and understanding outside Japan in general and especially the public in Indonesia regarding the image of Japan and gain prosperity for the Japanese domestic public.
Multi-scale spatio-temporal network for skeleton-based gait recognition
Authors: He Dongzhi , Xue Yongle , Li Yunyu , Sun Zhijie , Xiao Xingmei , Wang Jin
Published: October 2023

Gait has unique physiological characteristics and supports long-distance recognition, so gait recognition is ideal for areas such as home security and identity detection. Methods using graph convolutional networks usually extract features in the spatial and temporal dimensions by stacking GCNs and TCNs, but different joints are interconnected at different moments, so splitting the spatial and temporal dimensions can cause the loss of gait information. Focus on this problem, we propose a gait recognition network, Multi-scale Spatio-Temporal Gait (MST-Gait), which can learn multi-scale gait information simultaneously from spatial and temporal dimensions. We design a multi-scale spatio-temporal groups Transformer (MSTGT) to model the correlation of intra-frame and inter-frame joints simultaneously. And a multi-scale segmentation strategy is designed to capture the periodic and local features of the gait. To fully exploit the temporal information of gait motion, we design a fusion temporal convolution (FTC) to aggregate temporal information at different scales and motion information. Experiments on the popular CASIA-B gait dataset and OUMVLP-Pose dataset show that our method outperforms most existing skeleton-based methods, verifying the effectiveness of the proposed modules.