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Big Data Analytics in Healthcare: A Comparative Review of USA and Global Use Cases
Authors: Odionu Chinekwu Somtochukwu , Ibeh Chidera Victoria
Published: January 2025

In recent years, the integration of Big Data analytics in healthcare has revolutionized the industry, providing unprecedented opportunities for improved patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and decision-making. This study conducts a comparative review of the utilization of Big Data analytics in healthcare, with a specific focus on the United States (USA) and global use cases. By examining the advancements, challenges, and outcomes in both contexts, this research aims to shed light on the nuances of implementing Big Data analytics in diverse healthcare ecosystems. The analysis begins by exploring the state of Big Data adoption in the USA, where robust technological infrastructure and widespread digitalization have paved the way for extensive data collection. The study examines how American healthcare institutions leverage Big Data to enhance patient care, streamline administrative processes, and optimize resource allocation. Additionally, it evaluates the regulatory landscape and privacy concerns that shape the deployment of Big Data analytics in the USA. In contrast, the global perspective considers the varying healthcare landscapes and resource availability across different countries. The study investigates how nations with diverse healthcare systems integrate Big Data analytics to address unique challenges, such as resource constraints, population health management, and infectious disease surveillance. Comparative analyses highlight the adaptability and scalability of Big Data solutions in addressing global health issues. Moreover, the research delves into specific use cases, showcasing successful applications of Big Data analytics in healthcare. Case studies from the USA and global settings illustrate the impact on disease prediction, personalized medicine, and epidemiological research. By identifying commonalities and disparities in the implementation of Big Data analytics, the study provides insights into best practices that can be adapted to various healthcare contexts. In conclusion, this comparative review contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the role of Big Data analytics in healthcare, examining both the pioneering landscape of the USA and the diverse global scenarios. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers aiming to harness the potential of Big Data analytics to improve healthcare delivery on a global scale.
Conceptual Framework for Assessing the Impact of Financial Access on SME Growth and Economic Equity in the U.S
Authors: Soremekun Yetunde Margaret , Udeh Chioma Ann , Oyegbade Isaac Kayode , Igwe Abbey Ngochindo , Ofodile Onyeka Chrisanctus
Published: January 2025

This review paper presents a conceptual framework for enhancing risk assessment models for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by integrating advanced analytics and machine learning techniques. The framework addresses the limitations of traditional risk models, which often fail to accurately assess the creditworthiness of SMEs due to their reliance on limited and outdated data. By incorporating diverse data sources and employing predictive modeling, the proposed framework offers a more comprehensive and dynamic approach to evaluating SME credit risk. This, in turn, facilitates greater financial inclusion by improving SMEs' access to capital, which is critical to economic growth and resilience in the United States. The paper also explores the implications for financial institutions and policymakers, emphasizing the need for regulatory support and ongoing research to maximize the benefits of these advanced risk assessment models.
Challenges and Solutions in Data Governance and Privacy: A Conceptual Model for Telecom and Business Intelligence Systems
Authors: Collins Anuoluwapo , Hamza Oladimeji , Eweje Adeoluwa , Babatunde Gideon Opeyemi
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the challenges and solutions in data governance and privacy within the context of telecommunications and business intelligence (BI) systems, with a specific focus on the impact of 5G technology. As 5G networks become increasingly integral to the digital transformation of industries, the volume, variety, and velocity of data generated pose significant concerns regarding data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance. With the interconnection of billions of devices and the shift to software-defined networks, telecom operators face the dual challenge of optimizing network performance while safeguarding sensitive user data. Moreover, the global nature of 5G deployments introduces complexities in adhering to region-specific privacy laws, such as the GDPR and CCPA, demanding comprehensive governance frameworks. This study proposes a conceptual model that integrates robust data governance practices with BI systems, enabling organizations to leverage 5G technology effectively while ensuring data privacy and compliance. Key features of the model include the implementation of advanced encryption, secure authentication, privacy-by-design principles, and real-time threat detection systems. By embedding governance into the network architecture, telecom operators can mitigate risks and enhance the security of both customer data and network operations. Additionally, integrating BI systems with governance frameworks ensures the ethical use of data for strategic decision-making, facilitating improved customer insights, network optimization, and the creation of new revenue streams. The paper also emphasizes the need for cross-sector collaboration among telecom operators, technology providers, and policymakers to establish unified standards and best practices. By fostering public-private partnerships and developing international data governance frameworks, the telecommunications industry can achieve a balance between technological advancement and privacy protection. Ultimately, the proposed model offers a pathway for integrating 5G capabilities with responsible data management, ensuring that business intelligence systems remain effective, compliant, and aligned with ethical standards.
Integrating 5G Core Networks with Business Intelligence Platforms: Advancing Data-Driven Decision-Making
Authors: Collins Anuoluwapo , Hamza Oladimeji , Eweje Adeoluwa , Babatunde Gideon Opeyemi
Published: January 2025

The integration of 5G core networks with business intelligence (BI) platforms offers a revolutionary approach to advancing data-driven decision-making across industries. The high-speed, low-latency capabilities of 5G enable real-time data processing, making it a perfect match for BI systems that thrive on accurate and timely insights. This integration allows businesses to harness the full potential of both technologies, improving operational efficiency, customer experience, and decision-making processes. By merging the vast data throughput of 5G with the analytical power of BI, organizations can analyze large volumes of data in real-time, uncovering actionable insights and trends that drive strategic initiatives. Key aspects of this integration include edge computing, which facilitates faster data processing at the network's edge, minimizing latency and ensuring efficient utilization of 5G capabilities. Additionally, BI platforms, empowered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), can analyze and interpret complex datasets to provide predictive analytics, business forecasting, and customer behavior insights. The result is enhanced decision-making across various sect ors, from telecommunications to healthcare, retail, and logistics. Moreover, integrating 5G with BI platforms significantly improves predictive maintenance, supply chain optimization, and personalized marketing strategies. With real-time insights, businesses can proactively address challenges, optimize resource allocation, and drive innovation. However, this integration also presents challenges such as data security, interoperability, and the need for specialized skills to manage the complex systems involved. Despite these hurdles, the combination of 5G and BI platforms creates a powerful ecosystem for innovation, enabling organizations to respond to market changes with agility and precision. In conclusion, integrating 5G core networks with BI platforms is a critical step toward advancing data-driven decision-making, offering organizations a competitive edge and the ability to leverage real-time, actionable data for improved performance.
The Evolution, Current Status, and Research on Issues of Smart City Construction in Macau
Authors: Li Xiaonan , Yin Zhixing
Published: January 2025

Since the Macau Special Administrative Region government proposed the construction of a smart city in the first five-year plan in 2015, the smart city construction in Macau has gone through three stages: initiation, construction, and improvement, and has achieved certain results in four areas: government, transportation, tourism, and healthcare. However, due to the limited local market in Macau, a lack of technical talent and investment from technology companies, and insufficient government promotion, the construction of Macau's smart city still lags behind that of developed cities in China's mainland.
La restauración pasiva como una estrategia para la recuperación de la composición florística y estructura de los bosques piemontanos del Sur del Ecuador
Authors: Eguiguren Velepucha Paúl Alexander , Rogel Lesly , Veintimilla Dario , Arias Cristina , Aguirre Nikolay
Published: January 2025

En Ecuador, los bosques piemontanos amazónicos, se caracterizan por su gran diversidad florística y la provisión de servicios ecosistémicos, pero su degradación es permanente; para mitigar estos impactos se implementan estrategias de restauración. La investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar la recuperación de la estructura y composición florística en áreas de restauración pasiva en Jamboe. Se instalaron tres parcelas de 2 500 m2 en áreas de restauración pasiva en donde se midieron e identificaron todos los árboles con DAP mayor a 5 cm. Se estimo la riqueza, diversidad, densidad absoluta, densidad, frecuencia,  dominancia relativa, el índice valor importancia y área basal. Las áreas de restauración pasiva evaluadas muestran importante recuperación de la composición florística y estructura para un estadio de sucesión inicial, incluso podría alcanzar un nivel medio de diversidad y hasta el 50 % del área basal con respecto a los bosques maduros. Las especies con mayor importancia ecológica (IVI) en zonas de restauración pasiva son Miconia dodecandra con 16,11 % y Vismia baccifera con 12,97 %, mientras que, en bosque maduro, las especies con mayor IVI son Alchornea glandulosa con 3,07 %, Vismia baccifera con 3,06 %. El área basal promedio de las áreas de restauración pasiva fue de 18,60 m2/ha; y, en bosque maduro de 34,24 m2/ha. La restauración pasiva favorece la aparición de especies de rápido crecimiento, dispersores de semillas y es una opción eficiente y económica para restaurar ecosistemas; es clave para reconectar bosques, restaurar ecosistemas y la biodiversidad en paisajes alterados por actividades humanas.
Emergence of the International SSbD (Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design) Community
Authors: Šilhan Martin
Published: January 2025

The aim of the article is to inform the reader about the international SSbD community (Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design) and the possibility of using it for free.
Peran Self-Compassion sebagai Prediktor Regulasi Emosi pada Warga Binaan Pemasyarakatan Perempuan
Authors: Natania Evelyn , Naomi Soetikno
Published: January 2025

Warga binaan pemasyarakatan (WBP) perempuan menghadapi berbagai tantangan selama berada di dalam lembaga pemasyarakatan (lapas). Lingkungan lapas yang penuh tekanan dapat memicu emosi negatif sehingga WBP perlu memiliki kemampuan regulasi emosi yang adaptif. Berdasarkan beberapa penelitian terdahulu, regulasi emosi yang adaptif salah satunya dapat dipengaruhi oleh self-compassion atau belas kasih terhadap diri sendiri. Maka, tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peranan self-compassion sebagai prediktor regulasi emosi pada WBP perempuan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain korelasional prediktif dan melibatkan 190 partisipan WBP perempuan berusia 18 hingga 65 tahun (M = 39.01) yang direkrut melalui teknik convenience sampling. Alat ukur yang digunakan di dalam penelitian ini adalah Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) dan Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale Short Form (DERS-SF) yang telah diadaptasi ke dalam Bahasa Indonesia dan dimodifikasi sesuai dengan konteks penelitian. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Agustus hingga Oktober 2024. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel self-compassion mampu memprediksi variabel regulasi emosi dengan peran sebesar 32.6%. Hasil penemuan ini diharapkan dapat menjadi masukan bagi pihak lapas agar dapat mengintegrasikan program berbasis self-compassion untuk meningkatkan kemampuan regulasi emosi pada WBP perempuan.
Can preoperative urodynamic studies predict de novo stress urinary incontinence following advanced pelvic organ prolapse surgery?
Authors: Toptas Kübra Keskin , Goksu Mustafa , Karadeniz Ozan , Özlü Deniz Noyan , Akca Aysu
Published: January 2025

Introduction: We aimed to assess the predictivity of preoperative urodynamics (UDS) on de novo stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in patients having advanced pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
Methods: Between January 2016 and June 2019, 133 patients with symptomatic POP at stage 3 or higher were included in the study. The presence of postoperative SUI symptoms after a minimum of six months of followup was considered the primary outcome. The results of all patients' preoperative UDS were compared to their postoperative SUI symptoms. In addition, patients were divided into two groups based on whether SUI was detected during preoperative UDS testing (Group 1) or not (Group 2).
Results: Although preoperative measurements, such as bladder capacity and residual urine volume, were not different between groups, group 1 had lower maximal urethral closure pressures (p=0.001). Preoperative SUI symptoms had a sensitivity of 32.1% and a specificity of 91.4% for predicting de novo SUI. In patients with advanced POP, preoperative UDS had a sensitivity of 60.7% and a specificity of 87.6% for predicting de novo SUI.
Conclusions: Urodynamic examination with a pessary can significantly predict the development of de novo SUI.
ASPECTOS EMPREENDEDORES E ORGANIZACIONAIS COMO GATILHOS DO DESEMPENHO INDIVIDUAL NO TRABALHO: PROPOSTA PARA UMA APROXIMAÇÃO TEÓRICO-PRÁTICA
Authors: Eckert Alex , Corso Rodrigo Luiz
Published: January 2025

Este ensaio teórico explorou a possibilidade de relação teórica entre aspectos empreendedores e organizacionais, servindo estes como gatilhos para o desempenho individual no trabalho. Mais especificamente, foram exploradas as relações entre os construtos liderança empreendedora, orientação empreendedora, aprendizagem organizacional, ambiente de trabalho e desempenho individual no trabalho. Como resultados, foram elaboradas algumas proposições, as quais culminaram com a apresentação de um framework, ressaltando as relações existentes, com intuito de incentivar a aplicabilidade empírica através da utilização de técnicas de análise multivariada de dados, propiciando, assim, um aperfeiçoamento nas pesquisas que lidam com os construtos abordados.
KISAN BUDDY
Authors:   School of Computer Science and Engineering Presidency University Bengaluru, India, Chenniyappan Dr. Vairavel
Published: January 2025

The Kisan Buddy project is a mobile application designed to empower Indian farmers by addressing critical challenges such as limited market access, outdated market prices, and inefficient trade systems. With agriculture being the backbone of India’s economy, improving farmers’ accessibility to real-time data and optimized trade mechanisms is essential for sustainable growth. Despite existing applications, research highlights significant gaps, including a lack of real-time market updates, user-friendly interfaces, and robust decision-making support. Kisan Buddy bridges these gaps by leveraging Firebase Authentication for secure login and registration, Firebase Realtime Database for seamless data management, and Firestore for structured, scalable data storage. The app offers features like real-time mandi price updates, personalized cost estimation, and intuitive navigation to nearby mandis through Google Maps integration. Methodologically, the application integrates advanced mobile technologies, ensuring offline functionality to cater to the diverse needs of Indian farmers. Early testing has demonstrated improved decision-making, market transparency, and accessibility, fostering better economic outcomes. By addressing issues such as market inefficiencies and digital literacy barriers, the app aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to economic growth and reduced inequalities. Kisan Buddy represents a transformative solution, combining innovative technology with user-centric design to enhance agricultural productivity and profitability. This research underscores the potential of digital tools in revolutionizing rural livelihoods, offering a scalable and adaptable framework for improving the socio-economic conditions of farmers in India. The findings highlight its ability to bridge existing gaps and its role in advancing sustainable agricultural practices.

Keywords— Android Application Development, Firebase Authentication, Firebase Realtime Database, Firestore Integration, Mandi Recommendations, Google Maps Navigation
Talking Fingers: A Multilingual Speech-to-Sign Language Converter
Authors:   CSE, Presidency University,  Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, G, Anvith
Published: January 2025

Communication is a basic human need, but thousands of people with hearing and speech impairments face limitations in everyday communication "Talking Fingers" is a modern assistive technology tool that transfers spoken or written language to Indian Sign Language (ISL). With multilingual capabilities, the tool provides technologies such as Google ML Kit for language recognition, MyMemory API for translation, ISL grammar services for more than one language and several languages accessible at a time Translated ISL will, a it provides a simple and powerful communication channel. The system outlines the ability to blend artificial intelligence (AI) and language generation to promote inclusion and empower individuals with disabilities
Assessment of serum soluble transferrin receptor in adult Egyptian aplastic anemia patients
Authors:   Corresponding author: Rana G. Abdelfatah, Department of Internal Medicine & Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt., Abdelfatah Rana
Published: January 2025

Aplastic Anemia (AA) is one of the life-threatening bone marrow failure syndromes. One of the main pathologies of AA is reduced erythropoietic activity evidenced by decreased soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) levels which results in minimal iron utilization and accumulation of iron in tissues in the form of ferritin. This study aimed to measure serum level of sTfR in adult AA patients and correlate it with the severity of the disease and the response to treatment. The study included 35 randomly selected AA patients recruited from the Hematology Department, aged from 17 to 66 years and 27 normal controls of matched age and sex. The level of sTfR was measured by using an enzyme linked immunoassay. The median level of sTfR was significantly lower in AA cases than in controls (17.9 nmol/l, ranged 9.87–30.42 nmol/l vs. 52.2 nmol/l; ranged 29.74–86.84 nmol/l, (p<0.001). The concentration of sTfR was significantly lower in the Very Severe Aplastic Anemia (VSAA) patients in comparison to Severe Aplastic Anemia (SAA) 34.27 nmol/l (ranged 31.05 – 45.41 nmol/l) vs. 55.15 nmol/l (ranged 48.78–63.88 nmol/l), respectively, p= 0.004). The level of sTfR in responders to immunosuppressive treatment did not show any difference in comparison to non-responders [55.15 nmol/l (ranged 47.36 – 65.35 nmol/l) vs. 48.26 nmol/l (ranged 34.62 – 60.39 nmol/l), (p=0.808). In conclusion, sTfR level was significantly lower in AA cases than controls. The sTfR concentration expresses the erythropoietic activity in AA patients and can be an indicator of severity of bone marrow failure.
Effect of thyroid dysfunction on apoptosis markers: Caspase-3 and Bcl-2 among Iraqi patients
Authors:   Department of of Basic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Babylon. Iraq., Al Jothery Aqeel
Published: January 2025

Thyroid hormones are considered vital for cellular life history starting from its proliferation, differentiation, and ending up with its apoptosis. However, there are very limited human studies concerning the effect of thyroid dysfunction on the levels of apoptosis markers. Therefore, the aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine the effect of thyroid dysfunction (hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism) on the levels of serum caspase-3, B-cell lymphoma (Bcl-2) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) among patients in Babylon, Iraq. The study included 52 male patients (aged 25-50 years) with thyroid dysfunction, visited the Endocrinology center in Al-imam al-Sadiq hospital located in Babylon province, Iraq during the period from November 2023 to May 2024. Patients were split into two groups (patients with hypothyroidism, N=26; patients with hyperthyroidism, N=26), in addition to 26 subjects without thyroid dysfunction as a control group. Levels of serum caspase-3, Bcl-2, and TSH were measured in all study subjects. The results indicated that levels of serum caspase-3 were significantly increased in both patients’ groups compared to the control group (p<0.001), while serum Bcl-2 was significantly increased in patients with hypothyroidism compared to other study groups (p<0.001). Levels of TSH were significantly greater among patients with hypothyroidism comparing to other groups (p<0.001). It can be concluded that patients with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism enhance apoptosis through activation of caspase-3 specifically.
Autoimmune rheumatic manifestations in a cohort of Egyptian COVID-19 patients
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt., ElSherbiny Dalia
Published: January 2025

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had significant global health impact. Like systemic autoimmune diseases, COVID-19 may manifest with systemic and heterogenous clinical presentations. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of autoimmune rheumatic manifestations among a cohort of Egyptian patients with COVID-19 infection. The study included 90 adult confirmed COVID-19 patients as determined by the polymerase chain reaction test. They were subjected to the following assessments: detailed medical history, full clinical and rheumatological examination, routine laboratory investigations, a panel of autoimmune markers, and high-resolution computed tomography chest. Then the patients studied were divided according to the positivity of autoimmune markers into positive and negative groups. According to the COVID-19 disease severity, patients were divided into mild, moderate, severe, and critical groups. The mean age of the study population was 54.60 ± 10.72 years, and 53.3% of them were females and 46.7% males. Of the patients studied 13.3% had positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA), 15.6% positive for rheumatoid factor (RF), 8.9% positive for anticardiolipin (ACL) IgM, and 5.6% positive for ACL IgG. The autoimmune markers were not statistically different however, all cases with positive ANA were present among severe and critical COVID-19 cases. All cases with positive RF, ACL IgM, or ACL IgG were found among moderate, severe, and critical patients. In conclusion, COVID-19 disease is associated with variable autoimmune manifestations. Autoimmune rheumatic manifestations, either clinical or autoimmune markers, are more evident in severe and critical COVID-19 cases. COVID-19 patients with positive ANA or RF are more likely to develop cutaneous, musculoskeletal, and vascular manifestations.
ON THE ISSUE OF FORMING A LIST OF PRIORITY TASKS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Authors: Krivenko Anton
Published: January 2025

Currently, science and practice show that for the formation of high competitiveness and breakthrough efforts in the development of both individual organizations, industries, and the state economy as a whole, the possession of only soft skills is not enough. Current economic conditions, as well as high rates of change in both external and internal conditions of economic activity realization show that knowledge, skills, abilities, technologies are the most important key to the development of the country's economy and improvement of the quality of life. The greatest interest in this article is shown to the study of tools and methods of achieving the target indicators of priority tasks of scientific and technological development of the Russian Federation. And also to the formation of proposals to solve the existing problems in the system of adjustment and expansion of the list of priority tasks of the RF development. The main problems hindering the effective functioning of the system of adjustment and expansion of priority tasks of the RF development were identified. The key definitions of the project approach to the development of the national economy are specified. The interrelation of the main elements of the system of development and realization of priority tasks of the national economy development is established. Approaches and methods of solving the existing problems in the system of development and adjustment of priority tasks of the RF development are offered.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF EUROPEAN TERRITORIES
Authors: Marinova Yana
Published: January 2025

The article discusses the main aspects of the sustainable development of the territories of European countries. The impact of public policy is aimed at addressing issues such as resource efficiency, environmental indicators that have a direct impact on the economies of European countries, as well as contributing to the sustainable development of the territories of these countries. Sustainable development implies economic and social aspects, as well as special attention is paid to environmental aspects. The World Commission on Environment and Development (the Brundtland Commission), which presented the report in 1987, put forward the concept of "sustainable development". Since then, it has become a key component in many policy discussions on economic, social, and environmental issues. In its report "Our Common Future," the Brundtland Commission defined it as: "development that meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Factors influencing IFRS 13 adoption in enhancing financial report accuracy
Authors: Mehrani Sasan , Tofiq Adalet
Published: January 2025

This study aims to identify the factors affecting the adoption of IFRS 13 and its significance in improving financial report accuracy among employees at various financial institutions in Erbil, Iraq. The research unveils various findings that require further exploration, such as the roles of regulatory factors, organizational dynamics, market pressures, technical expertise and knowledge, economic conditions, and external influences on educational or professional development incorporated with institutionalism in IFRS 13 adoption. This finding of the current study illustrates clearly that the adoption of IFRS 13 does significantly improve accuracy, clarity, and reliability in financial reporting thereby giving a clearer picture to stakeholders for making informed decisions. Second, the research highlights that educational and professional development, organizational practices, or technical expertise are fundamental for enhancing IFRS 13 adoption success as well as financial reports accuracy that can be driven by IFRS 13. The findings have some practical implications for financial institutions, regulators, and policymakers. Continuous education and training programs and internal controls should be strengthened and increased support from the regulatory bodies may help in faster membership achievement of IFRS 13 compliance requirements. This research could be extended to study the long-term implications of IFRS 13 adoption, how technology can support and promote this implementation process, and cultural factors in different industries and across geographical areas that may affect an agent’s willingness to use such measurements.
Civil Protection in Peace Forces Missions: Challenges and Solutions (Case Study of UNAMID in Darfur)
Authors: Zhafirah Azzahra Juniusyani  , Ikhwan Syahtaria  , Tri Panca Titis Abriansyah  , Pujo Widodo  , Achmed Sukendro
Published: January 2025

Civilian protection in peacekeeping missions is important in both war and peace situations. Civilian protection in peace missions faces various challenges in its implementation. Civilian protection efforts involve a variety of strategies designed to reduce risks and protect civilians from the dangers of armed conflict. These challenges include limited resources and personnel, security instability, and the complexity of relationships with various related parties. These factors pose significant obstacles to the effectiveness of peacekeepers in carrying out their duties. The research method used in this paper is a quantitative approach with a literature review design. By using a library review design, researchers can investigate the problems in the research. The findings of this research indicate that civilian protection in peacekeeping missions requires a comprehensive, holistic approach. This approach must involve synergy and collaboration between various related parties to achieve optimal results. Civilian protection is not only limited to physical security from threats of violence, but also includes social, humanitarian and political dimensions that are interrelated and very complex.
How Good Governance on Welfare System Contributes in Creating Sustainable Peace: Denmark Welfare System
Authors: Hutagaol Kennedy Yeremia Alexander Abraham , Widodo Pujo , Sitinjak Halomoan Freddy , Sukendro Achmed
Published: January 2025

This research is focused on peacemaking through welfare efforts using the Denmark welfare system model. Understanding the correlation of peace and welfare through Karl Marx’s theory. Welfare system is projected to ensuring the living quality of the citizen. However, not every country and its welfare system are able to bring result. Welfare system is a viable method in ensuring access to citizens, the functioning of the system however relies heavily in the government. The main purpose of the research is understanding how the good governance on welfare system contributes in creating a sustainable peace. The research method utilized in this research is the qualitative method, specifically the intrinsic case study method. Focusing and deep understanding of the specific case chosen. The data collected will be secondary data through literature studies. This research will use the concept of positive peace and good government as well as the human needs theoretical framework by Maslow. The writer argues that the Denmark welfare system is successful because of how the government is accountable and puts the people as the center of the idea, making the Denmark welfare system peaceful while also successful. The result of this research is that the government does achieve high rank in good governance, that the system is impactful, and that the system works in a cycle making it sustainably peaceful.
Resolving the Papua Conflict: A Multidimensional Approach and the Role of Interagency Cooperation
Authors: Anas Muhammad Riza Fathu , Sukendro Achmed , Malik Ichsan , Widodo Pujo , Chandra Arlina Alfiani
Published: January 2025

The conflict in Papua is the longest-running conflict in Indonesia. It began when Indonesia claimed the entire Dutch East Indies territory, including West Papua, on August 17, 1945, leading to prolonged escalation of the conflict. This research aims to analyze conflict resolution in Papua through a multidimensional approach and the role of interagency cooperation to achieve peace in Papua. The methodology used in this research is qualitative method to discover new understandings and provide recommendations for conflict resolution using the concept of interagency cooperation. Findings indicate that the conflict in Papua involves various dimensions, including social, economic, political, cultural, and security aspects. Despite being granted special autonomy, economic disparities and human rights violations continue to persist. Conflict resolution requires coordinated interagency cooperation, involving the government, military, police, NGOs, and international organizations to achieve sustainable peaceful resolution.
The Strategy of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency in Conducting Maritime Security Patrols
Authors: Inshan Padillah  , Lukman Yudho P  , Pujo Widodo
Published: January 2025

Historically, the Djuanda Declaration has been a significant achievement in Indonesia's maritime diplomacy, securing the territorial waters and sovereignty of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. The Geneva Conventions and participation in the International Maritime Organization require a country to ensure safety and security within its waters, a task assigned to the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla RI), which evolved from the Indonesian Maritime Security Coordination Agency (Bakorkamla) as Indonesia's Coast Guard. The complex security threats and the vast maritime territory of Indonesia present significant challenges. A maritime security strategy is expected to minimize and address these issues. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method. The results indicate that many cases occurred in 2023 based on official reports from the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency. According to the strategy theory of means, ways, and ends, two conclusions can be drawn regarding internal institutional strengthening: First, improving the understanding and application of Indonesia's maritime geopolitics. Second, reorganizing maritime security and law enforcement agencies based on Pancasila values. Furthermore, collaboration among cooperating parties can yield three levels of communication. For external institutional strengthening, maritime diplomacy can be pursued to maintain cooperative relationships and training with international Coast Guards.
Two-Level Games Analysis of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) China's Policy in Realizing China's 2060 Net-Zero Goal
Authors: Abyan Baihaqi  , Puguh Santoso  , Ichsan Malik  , Pujo Widodo  , Achmed Sukendro
Published: January 2025

Originating from the redefinition of the Human Security approach as an alternative in mapping threats from individuals to social systems, such as climate change, a consciousness has emerged regarding the importance of climate balance for survival. This has also made it a global priority to focus attention on these issues. The objective of this research is to examine the dynamics of establishing China's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Policy as an implementation of the Paris Agreement commitment and the continuation of the Kyoto Protocol. The Two-Level Games theory introduced by Robert Putnam serves as the primary theoretical framework for this study. The research findings indicate that to achieve a win-set for CDM at the international level, strengthening diplomatic relations with the European Union is crucial, as a replacement for the leadership vacuum in the environmental regime following the United States' withdrawal. At the domestic level, the CDM win-set emphasizes the importance of support from coalitions and state institutions to provide a foundation for success. Ultimately, it becomes imperative to maximize the diplomatic process not only at the international level but also encompassing the domestic level, thereby enabling the comprehensive realization of "China's 2060 Net-Zero Goal".
A Comparative Analysis Of Active And Passive Investing Strategies In Dana Pensiun XYZ (Dapen XYZ)
Authors: Novryansyah Ryan , Erman Sumirat
Published: January 2025

The study aims to provide a comprehensive comparative analysis of active vs. passive investment strategies in the context of pension funds, aimed at providing insights into the dynamic discourse surrounding active and passive investment. Through an exploration of empirical data and scientific discourses, the study highlights the potential benefits and limitations of each strategy, ultimately contributing to the informed decision-making process for pension fund managers. The study will also use the Markowitz model and efficient boundary methods to analyze and optimize investment strategies, focusing on risk, cost and cost management, and investment strategy. The analysis will also provide insights that can be done for fund managers to target higher investment returns, in terms of influencing company decisions and behavior to implement long-term investment strategies by reallocating some assets to other investment strategies
Implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) at Higher Education Institutions to Enhance Students' Moderate Attitudes
Authors: Firdaus Muhammad Aditya Firdaus , Supiana Supiana  , Uus Ruswandi  , Mohamad Erihadiana  , Opik Abdurrahman Taufik
Published: January 2025

This study is motivated by the issue of low levels of moderate attitudes among university students. The aim of this research is to determine the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Model in religious education at higher education institutions to enhance students' moderate attitudes. The research employs a Mixed Methods Research approach with a sequential explanatory design. The sample consists of 70 management students at Universitas Islam Nusantara. Data collection techniques include questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Quantitative data analysis employs simple regression analysis, while qualitative data analysis uses data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing or verification. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the implementation of the PBL model in religious education significantly influences the enhancement of students' moderate attitudes. This is evidenced by a significance value of 0.001, which is less than the probability value of 0.05, and a coefficient of determination (R Square) of 0.234. This indicates that the contribution of the independent variable (PBL model in religious education) to the dependent variable (students' moderate attitudes) is 23.40%.
The Effect of Neurodiversity on State Defense and Cybersecurity
Authors: Asrudin Muhammad , Perwita Anak Agung Banyu , Purwantoro Susilo Adi , Praditya Editha , Almubaroq Hikmat Zakky , Hananto Subarkah
Published: January 2025

Neurodiversity is as much a part of human diversity as cultural or gender diversity. This perspective counters the traditional view of neurological conditions as deficits, and encourages recognition of the unique strengths of those with these conditions. The research method used is the critical analysis method. This method not only focuses on collecting empirical data, but also emphasizes a better understanding of the social, cultural and historical context. Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of individuals with conditions such as autism and dyslexia. The main focus is to capitalize on their unique strengths. An inclusive design approach is essential to optimize the talents that individuals bring to the team. By implementing a strategic approach that supports the strengths of diverse team members, organizations can increase innovation and create an inclusive work environment. Workers with a diversity of intelligences report increased confidence when their job responsibilities match their skills and strengths. In addition, increasing understanding of neurodiversity in the workplace helps all staff members to better understand and appreciate neurodiverse coworkers, thereby increasing cooperation and morale. The cognitive diversity possessed by neurodiverse teams can increase productivity and innovation, which is particularly important in sectors such as state defense and cybersecurity.
Needs Analysis for the Development of a Mobile Application Design to Strengthen Religious Moderation through Digital Literacy in West Java
Authors: Aang Mahyani  , Mahmud Mahmud , Supiana Supiana , Mulyana Mulyana , Opik Abdurrahman Taufik
Published: January 2025

This research is motivated by the rapid development and advancement of technology, information, and communication, which have had a significant impact on various aspects of life, including education. Strengthening religious moderation through digital literacy captures the potential of technological developments that are more interactive and structured in relation to religious moderation. This approach is expected to allow users to more easily access religious moderation assessment results and measure students' moderate attitudes. The objective of this study is to analyze the needs for developing a mobile application design aimed at strengthening religious moderation through digital literacy in West Java. The research locations include MAN 5 Bogor Regency, MAN 4 Sukabumi Regency, MAN 1 Sumedang Regency, and MAN 1 Bekasi City. This study serves as the initial stage in the plan to develop a mobile application design for strengthening religious moderation through digital literacy in West Java. The research design employs a naturalistic qualitative approach. The sampling technique used in this research is purposive sampling. The data collection techniques include interviews, observations, and documentation. Data analysis is conducted using data reduction, data presentation, and verification techniques. The needs analysis results indicate that the most essential features for this application include the Digital Literacy Module, Interactive and Practical Materials, Discussion Forum, Online Counseling, and Religious Moderation Assessment. These features are designed to assist users, particularly madrasah students, in understanding the concept of religious moderation through engaging, interactive, and easy-to-understand content. Additionally, the credibility of the content and the security of user data are also key priorities in the development of this application. By addressing these needs, the application will serve as an effective tool for disseminating the values of religious moderation, enhancing digital literacy among the younger generation, and preventing the spread of radical and extremist ideologies. This application is expected to educate and shape a generation that is moderate, inclusive, and respectful of religious diversity in society.
The Spread of Radical Understanding and Acts of Terrorism by the Al-Qaeda Network in Indonesia from a National Security Perspective
Authors: Kartika P Seri Nenni , Priyanto Priyanto  , Agus Adriyanto
Published: January 2025

Terror acts carried out by the Al-Qaeda group and its network continue to occur in various countries, including Indonesia. The addition of group members to the network also shows existence over time. This condition is supported by the massive spread of radical ideology by the Al-Qaeda network, especially targeting educational environments and women. In this research, we want to outline the process of spreading radical ideology and the steps that need to be considered from a national security perspective. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method to explain the main discussion. The method used in data collection is secondary data obtained through literature study. The research results obtained are that emotional approaches, cultural factors, and the doctrine of wrong religious views, play an important role in the expansion of radical ideology, where groups of young people and women become victims as well as part of the perpetrators of the spread of radical ideology. Thus, the researcher provides suggestions and input for the Indonesian government in taking a gentle and persuasive approach as a step to minimize the spread of radical ideology in educational environments and among women. This step also aims to change the perspective of groups that have been exposed to radicalism.
Climate Change as a Business Risk: An Indonesian Banking Industry Perspective
Authors: Puspitasari Indah , Faturohman Taufiq
Published: January 2025

Climate change has emerged as a new business risk that must be carefully evaluated, forecasted, mitigated and managed by all corporate organizations, including banks. Climate change has a profound effect on finance and business continuity, so all sectors, including the financial industry, must plan for it. In June 2022, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BAS) announced general principles for banks around the world to manage and supervise climate change risks, entitled “Principles for the Effective Management and Supervision of Climate-Related Financial Risks”. Managing Climate-Related Financial Risks requires an acceptable management structure and information tools that can be used by banks to monitor, measure and manage asset portfolios affected by Climate-Related Financial Risks. In addition, this research also aims to assess the readiness of Indonesian banks in implementing an effective BCBS management framework for climate change-related financial risks. This research utilizes a qualitative research type. The research methodology used in this study is to use in-depth and semi-structured interviews to obtain narratives and subjective reflections from the participants. The main purpose of the interviews was to uncover significant meanings and structures inherent in their professional experiences. By using a sample method involving regulators and selecting banking executives who specialize in risk management. The results of this study provide an explanation of the perspective of Indonesian banks in dealing with business risks due to climate change, OJK's policies related to banking risk management due to climate change, OJK's response to the possibility of adopting an effective management framework for financial risks related to climate change developed by the BCBS in terms of, Bank Indonesia's Perspective on the Integration of Climate Risk into Macro Prudential Supervision, Impact on Financial Stability and Economic Resilience, and Policy Recommendations, and Banks' readiness to implement an effective financial risk management framework for financial risks related to climate change based on the risk management framework developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS).
Mathematical Representation Capability Reviewed From The Learning Style Of Students In The City Of Cirebon In Solving SPLDV And SPtLDV Problem
Authors: Nur Komalasari  , Sri Winarsih  , Anggita Maharani  , Muchamad Subali Noto
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the characteristics of students with visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles in solving SPLDV and SPtLDV problems. The research method taken is a qualitative research method. Qualitative research is carried out by means of observation, interviews, or document review. The results of this study are the characteristics of thirty-six students obtained that students who have symbolic representation skills are twelve students (33.33%) with five students (13.89%) having a kinesthetic learning style, three students (8.33%) having an auditory learning style, and four students (11.11%) having a visual learning style. Then students who had verbal representation skills were ten students (27.78%) with four students (11.11%) having a kinesthetic learning style, five students (13.89%) having an auditory learning style, and one student (2.78%) having a visual learning style. The students who had visual representation skills were fourteen students (38.89%) with four students (11.11%) having a kinesthetic learning style, one student (2.78%) having an auditory learning style, and nine students (25%) having a visual learning style.