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Understanding Acculturation Strategies Through Intergroup Social Interaction: A Case Study of Thai Workers in Japan
Authors: Kuanvinit Parkpoom
Published: April 2024

Most studies of Thai workers in Japan are oriented towards low-skilled groups of workers. Unlike low-skilled workers, highly skilled migrant workers experience intense social interaction with Japanese colleagues, resulting in dynamics and degrees of intergroup relationships and acculturation process. This article therefore identifies acculturation strategies dominant among highly skilled Thai workers in Japanese working societies through the lens of intergroup contacts. It also explores the intergroup social interactions between Thai and Japanese people in workplaces and uncovers the effects of intergroup contact on the acculturation process. Narratives from interviews with 12 highly skilled Thai workers led to three findings. First, integration is predominantly identified as the most advantageous acculturation strategy. Second, positive intergroup social contact prevails on the condition that Thai workers strictly follow the norms and values in the workplaces, particularly behaviors which demonstrate a sense of selflessness. Finally, positive social contact between highly skilled Thai workers and Japanese people facilitates the integration process of highly skilled Thai workers. Based on the findings, some implications are discussed.
The Influence of Teaching Presence on Students Satisfaction toward MOOC Based Flipped Classroom
Authors: JiMei Gao , Madjapuni Mad Noor , Choon Keong Tan
Published: April 2024

Student satisfaction plays a crucial role in ensuring effective flipped learning. This study designed a flipped "Fundamentals of Computer Application (FCA)" course based on Chaoxing MOOC platform and investigated 442 students' satisfaction with the model and the relationship between teaching presence and students satisfaction. The results showed that student satisfaction with the model was high (M = 19.37, SD = 2.694, total 129 in the affective coding, of which 79 were positive and only 2 were negative), and that the three dimensions of Teaching Presence(TP), Instructional Design and Organization(IDS) (r = 0.410, p < .001), Facilitated Discourse (FD) (r = 0.355, p < .001), Direct Instruction (DI) (r = 0.362, p < .001) were all positively and significantly related to satisfaction, with Instructional Design and Organization(IDS) (β = .239, t = 4.555, p = < .001) , and Direct Instruction (DI) (β = .218, t = 2.468, p = < .05) were able to significantly predict satisfaction. The findings indicated that students are highly satisfied with the flipped model in the FCA course, which is mainly practical and hands-on. Consequently, teachers should carefully plan and organize their lessons, give students direct guidance when needed, foster a safe learning environment, and provide more opportunities for students to give speeches. All of these strategies will contribute to students' increased satisfaction with flipped learning.
Bako National Park's Circumstances Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives on Biodiversity and Community Well-being
Authors: Ibrahim Mohamad Syahrul Nizam , Ahamad Nurul Ruwaidah , Mohd Salleh Mohd Hairul , Ambau Modin , Mohd Kamal Nur Nabilah
Published: April 2024

Bako National Park (BNP) is the oldest and smallest national park in Sarawak, Malaysia and its richness in biodiversity of flora and fauna here is indeed a major attraction for international and local tourists to watch proboscis monkeys. However, this COVID-19 pandemic instigates challenges to tourism development in the BNP because the number of tourists is very low compared to before pandemic season. This also has a huge impact on the local community and wildlife in this area. These new norms bring challenges and benefits to human and nature life. The following photos were taken during our five-day visit to BNP from 24th to 28th August 2020. The purpose of our short visit was to observe the circumstances of BNP in the midst of pandemic by emphasizing the aspects of biodiversity and the well-being of local communities. Thus, the photographs taken describe the situation in this area that elucidate the challenges and benefits to wildlife and community livelihood. Based on this study, it is clear that humans and biodiversity have complex and interdependent relationships with each other that need to emphasized by relevant stakeholders towards social sustainable development.
The Impact on The Relocation of Ibu Kota Negara (IKN) Indonesia to The State of Sarawak
Authors: Ismail Muhammad Iqbal , Kipli Nur Aida , Pakeer Mohamed Ahmad Shah
Published: April 2024

The relocation of the capital city from Jakarta to Kalimantan signifies a significant milestone in the historical trajectory of Indonesia, exemplifying a strategic choice that carries extensive implications. The present ambitious undertaking, motivated by the imperative of achieving sustainable growth and mitigating the issue of congestion in the existing capital, gives rise to inquiries regarding its prospective ramifications on adjacent areas. The possibility of an impact on Sarawak, a Malaysian state located within a short distance  of the planned new capital, is of significant importance. The main objective of this study is to analyze and explain the economic sectors involved in the migration of Jakarta to Sarawak, with a specific emphasis on industries. An extensive analysis is required to understand the potential impact of the capital move on regional dynamics, trade patterns, and socio-economic landscapes, given the close geographical proximity between Sarawak and the new capital. This study is an exploratory study from primary sources. It carries out an analysis through reference to official documents, especially on national policy, official reports, and official statements involving Sarawak and all relevant agencies. This research gives valuable insights into the various aspects of the relocation process, providing an important contribution to the broader academic discourse on regional growth and the potential cross-border consequences. This study seeks to provide valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders in Indonesia and Malaysia as they navigate the transformative processes associated with the move of capital.
A Study on the Wall Construction Tools of the Yingzao Fashi
Authors:   The Korean Archaeological Society, Kim Bonggeun
Published: April 2024

The term ‘Yeongjung Pillar (永定柱)’ is used in Korean archaeology to refer to the wooden pillar used to fix wooden blocks when applying the board frame construction method. This use begun in the mid-80s based on the record of Yingzao Fashi (營造法式). However, the record does not correspond with archaeological data in the sense that the wooden pillar used during board frame construction is not equivalent to the Yeongjung Pillar. This paper therefore analyzes the wooden pillar, the ‘Yeongjung Pillar’ of Yingzao Fashi, and other construction materials. In the case of the wooden pillar, the names that were used to refer to it from ancient times, as well as its different forms, were analyzed, in association with construction method and function. To highlight the mistaken interpretation of Yingzao Fashi, the function of the Yeongjung Pillar and other construction materials were examined. These materials were then classified according to various factors. The results of the analysis demonstrate that there are common elements shared between the wooden pillar and the Yeongjung Pillar of the board frame construction method, but differences could also be observed in terms of in size, position during construction, structure, construction or disassembling method, function, and textual records. These results go against the conception that the wooden pillar of the board frame construction method equals the Yeongjung Pillar; the two are clearly different. Finally, the wooden pillar has sometimes been found in the wall, as it was not disassembled after the board frame construction process. In this case, it functioned as the center of the wall or as a Yeongjung Pillar. The functional similarity of the two may be related to the mid-wall column of the wall of dwellings or structures that emerged in the Neolithic Age. The wooden pillar of the board frame construction method may have been derived from the mid-wall column technique. After the Neolithic Age, the wooden pillar that combined the function of the Yeongjung Pillar disappeared, and the two were separated from each other. The Yeongjung Pillar continually developed after its emergence from the midwall column, and it was expansively applied to wall construction. It became institutionalized as the essential civil engineering technology in castle construction with the compilation of the architecture book Yingzao Fashi of the North Song Dynasty.
Comparative Study on the Foundation Engineering Technology of Pungnap Fortress —Focusing on Chinese cases
Authors:   The Korean Archaeological Society, Jeon Seh Won , Lim Young Jae
Published: April 2024

This paper analyzes the foundational construction techniques of Pungnap Earthen Fortress in Seoul and compares them with examples of Chinese earthen fortresses, exploring their respective characteristics. Elements such as the position and structure of the fortresses, which had previously been overlooked, were examined, and commonalities were derived from components such as foundational planning, stone or gravel bedding, wooden pilings, use of the earthen mound method, and the use of stone facings on walls. Through this, we inferred the process of the introduction of Pungnap Earthen Fortress's foundational techniques and inspected the progression of foundational engineering. A significant number of foundational construction techniques used in the construction of Pungnap Earthen Fortress were identified as techniques commonly used in China at the time for the construction of earthen fortresses, bridges, and harbor facilities. Especially, the discovery of these techniques in the regions of Liaodong and Xuantu provides clues about the origin and transmission routes of the foundational techniques of Pungnap Earthen Fortress. Furthermore, the construction method using the earth mound method is not found frequently in China as a comparable case, leading to the assessment that it evolved as a unique foundational technique within Baekje. In essence, Baekje adopted foreign techniques and combined them with indigenous methods to complete the large-scale structure known as Pungnap Earthen Fortress. The foundational techniques utilized in the construction of Pungnap Earthen Fortress continued to be applied and developed in the outer city wall, Buyeo and the mountain fortresses of the later periods of Baekje, and were eventually transmitted to Japan.
The Changes and Meaning of the Accessories of the Wooden Coffins of the Large Stone Chamber Tombs of the Yeongsan River Basin
Authors:   The Korean Archaeological Society, Lee Naeun , Seo Hyunju
Published: April 2024

This paper presents the stages of the wooden coffin accessories of the large stone chamber tombs in the Yeongsan River Basin based on an examination and comparison of those wooden coffin accessories. In addition, through a comparison with examples from of the Baekje capital during the Ungjin period, the way in which the meaning of the wooden coffin accessories changed was observed. In the Ungjin period tombs of the Yeongsan River basin, wooden coffin accessories of different types were excavated, and it is believed that two to three coffins were generally used. The combination of wooden coffin accessories can be divided into four stages: the first stage is when headless nails were used; the second stage is when square-headed nails were used; the third stage is when circular coffin rings and round-headed nails were used; the fourth stage is when square coffin rings were added and round-headed nails continued to be used. It is estimated that the first stage is at the late of the 5th century, the second stage is early of the 6th century, the third and fourth stage is at the mid-6th century. The wooden coffin accessories excavated from Ungjin tombs in the Yeongsan River Basin differ in distribution pattern, and in the first half of the Ungjin period, such artifacts were identified in Dasi, Naju, and it is estimated that this area was related to Baekje from early on. In the late Ungjin period, the wooden coffins of the Baekje royal class tombs appear in the northern tombs of the Yeongsan River Basin and subsequently change in a similar manner. It is estimated that the groups that constructed the tombs in this region emerged through various roles, while maintaining a close relationship with the capital of Baekje. In addition, it is noteworthy that in the southwestern region of Naju in the early Sabi period, a pattern of wooden accessory combinations similar to that of the Baekje capital appeared. The use of wooden coffins was an important part of the burial ritual of ancient tombs, and it can be estimated, through the wooden coffin accessories, that almost the same burial rituals as that of the capital of Baekje were performed.
Peran Motivasi Sebagai Pemediasi Pengaruh Kompensasi, Self Efficacy Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai
Authors: Husni Azahiroh  , Vivin Maharani Ekowati
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine and analyze the role of motivation as a mediator of the effect of compensation and self-efficacy on employee performance. The research was conducted at the secretariat of the DPRD Malang district with the type of explanatory research and quantitative approach methods. The study population amounted to 86 people with sampling through saturated sampling techniques. The data in the study were obtained from the results of interviews, study literature and questionnaires distributed to respondents. Data analysis is carried out with the help of SmartPLS 4.0 with several stages of testing including tests on the outer model, inner model, hypothesis, and mediation. The results showed that: 1) positively and significantly compensation has an influence on employee performance with a p-value of 0.002, 2) positively and significantly self-efficacy has an influence on employee performance with a p-value of 0.010, 3) positively and significantly motivation has an influence on employee performance with a p-value of 0.000, 4) motivation has a mediating role on the effect of compensation on employee performance with P-value of 0.009, and 5) Motivation has a mediating role in the influence of self-efficacy on employee performance with a p-value of 0.007.
Perilaku Komunikasi Verbal dan Nonverbal Orang Tua dengan Remaja Pengguna Gadget Aktif: Kasus Tiga Keluarga di Gang Rukun Sidoarjo Hilir Kecamatan Tembung
Authors: Salam Rudi , Ritonga Irham , Sikumbang Ahmad Tamrin
Published: April 2024

In everyday life, communication is not just about transmitting messages; it involves complex verbal and nonverbal dimensions. The digital era, driven by the advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), has brought significant changes in the way we interact. Its influence is strongly felt among teenagers who are actively involved in using gadgets. Although designed to facilitate communication, gadgets often become a potential source of problems in human interaction. This research uses a qualitative method with descriptive data analysis, focusing on the communication dynamics between parents and teenagers who actively use gadgets. The research results show that the use of the Batak language in verbal communication by parents is the main highlight, highlighting the cultural richness in family interaction. In addition to the verbal dimension, interaction is also observed through nonverbal communication including facial expressions, body movements, and body posture in the context of parent-teenager relationships.
Pengaruh Kompetensi dan Fasilitas Rumah Sakit terhadap Motivasi Kerja Perawat di RSGM Universitas Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama)
Authors: Salma Dhia Firdauzi Putri  , Budiharto  , Fajarisman
Published: April 2024

Background : Nurses are the most important human resource in hospitals in terms of carrying out various efforts aimed at optimizing the quality of nurse skills and providing health service to the community. One of the good performance of nurses is influence by the level of enthusiasm or motivation of nurses at work. High motivation can be supported through the competence that nurses have and adequate working condition to make work easier. Objective : Improve the work motivation of nurses by analyzing the influence of competence on the work motivation of nurses, analyzing the hospital facilities on the work motivation of nurses, and analyzing the influence competence and hospital facilities towards work motivation of nurses at RSGM Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama). Materials and Methods : Research is a correlational research using a quantitative approach, descriptive-inferential statistical analysis method, and data analysis technique of correlation and regression in both single and multiple. The sample in this research was dental nurses at RSGM Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama) in total of 50 people. Sample was performed using non-probability sampling method with a purposive sampling technique. Research Result : Indicate that the competence of nurses has an positive and significant influence to the level of work motivation of nurses at RSGM Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama) and hospital facilities have a positive and significant influence on the work motivation of nurses at RSGM Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama) as well. Conclusion : Competence and hospital facilities simultaneously and significantly have an influence on the work motivation of nurses at RSGM Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama).
Pengaruh Keberhasilan Penerapan Sistem PPUBU (Pekerja Penerima Upah Badan Usaha) dan PBPU (Pekerja Bukan Penerima Upah) dalam Sistem Layanan Kesehatan
Authors: Satrio Novianto  , Renny Oktafia
Published: April 2024

This research aims to examine the influence of the successful implementation of the PPUBU (Business Entity Wage Receiving Workers) and PBPU (Non-Wage Receiving Workers) systems in the health service system. This system is relevant because of the important role of workers in supporting the continuity of health services in various business entities. The research method used is a descriptive and quantitative analysis approach involving participants from workers who are members of the PPUBU and PBPU systems in the health sector. Data collection was carried out through surveys, interviews and observations, with a focus on critical aspects of successful system implementation.The research results show that the successful implementation of the PPUBU and PBPU systems has a positive effect on the quality of health services. Factors such as workers' understanding of the system, management support, and integration of the system with daily work processes play a crucial role in increasing the effectiveness of health services
Implementasi Program Puspaga (Pusat Pembelajaran Keluarga) Sebagai Upaya Preventif terhadap Permasalahan Perempuan dan Anak di Kota Surabaya
Authors: Achmad Fais Mauludin  , Muhammad Agus Muljanto
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this research is to find out how the PUSPAGA (Family Learning Center) Program is implemented as a preventive measure for women and children's problems in the city of Surabaya. This research is based on the problem of still finding many cases related to violence against women and children in the city of Surabaya as well as the lack of awareness and enthusiasm of the community who are willing to use PUSPAGA services. The theoretical basis used in this research uses the policy implementation theory according to Van Meter Van Horn which created 6 dimensions in viewing the success of a policy implementation program. This research uses qualitative techniques in the form of a case study. Some data collection is through observation, indirect interviews, documentation and archival records. The results of this research show that the implementation of the PUSPAGA (Family Learning Center) Program as an effort to prevent women's and children's problems in the city of Surabaya is running quite well. There are many various problem cases handled by Puspaga Kota Surabaya. Obstacles in the PUSPAGA Program in Surabaya City are the lack of community participation and openness in using PUSPAGA services, several Information and Education Communication (KIE) media which are intensively carried out by PUSPAGA Surabaya City, for example in the form of posters, posting video reels, brochures and banners to provide in-depth understanding. related to the function of establishing the Puspaga Program and providing information and education regarding the openness of free counseling/consultation services to all the people of Surabaya City.
Pengaruh Tingkat Literasi Keuangan, Kepercayaan dan Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Minat Menabung di Bank Syariah
Authors: Sriyono  , Tsuraya Zahira Najah  , Samrotul Ilmi  , Denny Machrus Aly  , Miftachul Faiz Muhadi
Published: April 2024

Due to a lack of knowledge and exposure to sharia banks, people tend to think that saving at conventional banks and sharia banks is the same. The decline in people's interest in saving in sharia banking is also influenced by the increasingly widespread use of conventional banking compared to sharia banking. Financial literacy does not have a significant effect on interest in saving at Islamic banks. Trust has a positive and significant effect on interest in saving in Islamic banks. The influence of service quality on the research results shows that the service quality variable has a significant influence on people's interest in saving at Sharia Banks. Financial literacy does not have a significant effect on interest in saving at Sharia Banks. Trust has a positive impact on interest in saving at Sharia Banks. The quality of this service has a big influence on people's interest in saving at Sharia Banks
Pengaruh Online Customer Review, Food Influencer dan Content Marketing terhadap Tingkat Kunjungan Bakso Mas Roy Cabang Surabaya Timur
Authors: Devi Khoiriyah  , Ety Dwi Susanti
Published: April 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of online customer reviews, food influencers, and content marketing on the level of customer visits at Bakso Mas Roy East Surabaya Branch. The research was carried out using quantitative methods with an associative approach, the population used was all customers of the East Surabaya branch of Mas Roy meatballs. A sample of 194 respondents who were met by the author at the research location, these results were obtained using the Slovin formula. The research results show that the online customer review variable (X1) is 0.000 < 0.05. t-calculated value -3.812 < t table 1.972 So H1 is accepted, meaning that the online customer review variable has a partially negative effect on the level of customer visits from Bakso Mas Roy. on the food influencer variable (X2) it is 0.001 < 0.05. The calculated t value is 3.320 > t table 1.972. So H2 is accepted, meaning that the food influencer variable partially influences the level of visits. content marketing variable (X3) is 0.000 < 0.05. The calculated t value is 3.947 > t table 1.972. So H0 is rejected and H3 is accepted, meaning that the content marketing variable partially influences the level of visits.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Efisiensi Pengisian E-Spt PPN pada KPP Pratama Batam
Authors: Windi Daun La'bi  , Erni Yanti Natalia
Published: April 2024

This research, focusing on the Analysis of Factors Influencing the Efficiency of VAT Return Filing at the Pratama Tax Office Batam, concludes the following based on its findings and discussions: Firstly, the partial implementation of e-VAT returns has a positive and significant impact on the efficiency of VAT return filing, as perceived by Taxable Entrepreneurs at the Pratama Tax Office Batam, thereby accepting the first hypothesis. Secondly, the partial influence of e-Invoices (E-Faktur) is also positive and significant regarding the efficiency of VAT return filing, according to the perceptions of Taxable Entrepreneurs at the Pratama Tax Office Batam, thus accepting the second hypothesis. Thirdly, the partial influence of e-VAT return socialization has a positive and significant impact on the efficiency of VAT return filing, as perceived by Taxable Entrepreneurs at the Pratama Tax Office Batam, leading to the acceptance of the third hypothesis. Lastly, the simultaneous implementation of e-VAT returns, e-Invoices, and e-VAT return socialization has a positive and significant impact on the efficiency of VAT return filing, as perceived by Taxable Entrepreneurs at the Pratama Tax Office Batam, thereby accepting the fourth hypothesis. Overall, this research provides insights that the implementation of e-VAT returns, e-Invoices, and e-VAT return socialization can enhance the efficiency of VAT return filing at the Prathama Tax Office Batam, according to the perceptions of Taxable Entrepreneurs.
Peran Biro Kesejahteraan Rakyat Provinsi Jawa Timur dalam Upaya Penurunan Stunting di Provinsi Jawa Timur Melalui Penguatan Tim Pembina Unit Kesehatan Sekolah (TP UKS/M)
Authors: Ferdian Putra Dwi Hardiansyah  , Indira Arundinasari
Published: April 2024

Indonesia is facing serious issues regarding nutrition, particularly evident in the high number of cases of malnutrition among toddlers and similar problems experienced by school-age children, both boys and girls, a condition referred to as stunting. Micro data analysis (Riskesdas 2013) reveals that East Java Province is ranked 15th among all provinces in Indonesia with a prevalence rate of 35.7% for stunting. Referring to Presidential Regulation Number 72 of 2021, the East Java Provincial Government is striving to expedite the reduction of stunting, especially within the scope of schools or madrasahs. The East Java Provincial Government has issued Governor's Decree No. 188/330/KPTS/013/2022 concerning the School or Madrasah Health Enterprise Development Team in East Java Province. Therefore, the People's Welfare Bureau of East Java Province, as a facilitator in the basic healthcare sector, plays a role in accelerating the reduction of stunting through the School or Madrasah Health Enterprise Development Team in East Java. This study adopts a qualitative approach using the descriptive analysis method by Miles and Huberman's model. The research utilizes primary data obtained through interviews, observations, group discussions, as well as secondary data collected through literature review. The findings indicate that the People's Welfare Bureau of East Java Province is pivotal in addressing the reduction of stunting through the School or Madrasah Health Enterprise Development Team, which has become the focus of the East Java Provincial Government's actions. Collaborating with relevant stakeholders in tackling the acceleration of stunting reduction through the School or Madrasah Health Enterprise Development Team can aid in achieving the target percentage of stunting situations in East Java, reducing to 13.5% by 2024. Through the School or Madrasah Health Enterprise Development Team, it is hoped that the People's Welfare Bureau can actively contribute to the success of the government's program regarding the national movement to prevent and reduce stunting.
E-Procurement: Inovasi Pengadaan Barang dan Jasa Secara Digital di Biro Umum Bagian Rumah Tangga Sekretariat Daerah Provinsi Jawa Timur
Authors: Hafizh Akbar Dwi Krisna  , Bagus Nuari Hermawan
Published: April 2024

This research aims to examine innovations in implementing policies for providing government goods and services via e-Procurement at the General Bureau of the Household Section of the Regional Secretariat of East Java Province using the George C. Edwards III approach. The method applied in this study is a descriptive qualitative research method. Data was obtained through interviews, observation and documentation. The data sources used are primary data and secondary data. The results of the research show that the General Bureau of the Household Section of the Regional Secretariat of East Java Province has quality human resources (HR) as evidenced by participation in certification and good communication between officials providing goods and services and staff providing goods and services who play a role.
SISTEM CERDAS PENGURAS AIR AKUARIUM SECARA OTOMATIS BERBASIS INTERNET oF THINGS (IoT) MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA C4.5 pada PLATFORM BLYNK
Authors: Nurhakim Muhamad Wilvan , Wijaya Anderias Eko , Hermawan Rian
Published: April 2024

In general, fishkeeping has been a widely cherished activity among communities since ancient times, owing to its ease of maintenance and care, which encourages many individuals to engage in it. However, due to busy schedules or unforeseen circumstances, checking the water conditions in aquariums often poses a challenge. Therefore, there is a need for a tool capable of automatically controlling and draining aquarium water based on IoT technology using the C4.5 algorithm on the Blynk platform. This system can drain water if the aquarium water becomes cloudy, raise the temperature if it drops below optimal levels, and limit water filling. The ESP8266 and ESP32-S modules are utilized to receive, process, and transmit data to the aquarium owner via Wi-Fi. Relays serve as electrical power distributors for supporting components such as water pumps, water heaters, and solenoid valves. Testing results indicate that the water condition control component effectively operates in line with the system's functions and objectives. The existence of this tool can assist fishkeepers in maintaining real-time aquarium water quality, detecting water pollution, and monitoring the health of fish within the aquarium.
Bridging Gaps in Farmer Education: The Role of L3F in Fostering Human, Social and Financial Capital for Rural Development
Authors: Olaleye O , Adekunle O , Adekunle A , Atieno V
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This study examines how smallholder farmers in Siaya County, Kenya, are impacted by the Lifelong Learning for Farmers (L3F) initiative regarding revenue distribution, agricultural productivity, and access to learning resources.

Methodology: The analysis utilizes comprehensive statistical data, focusing on demographic characteristics and changes in agricultural production and income among local farmers.

Findings: Key outcomes include a notable gender skew towards females at 76%, aligning with regional trends in women's participation in agriculture. The intervention led to a substantial increase in poultry production, with an average rise of 109.63 birds per farm and a significant income enhancement, averaging a 7,053 Kenyan Shillings (KSH) increase per participant. Income distribution data unveiled a prevailing income disparity, with the bulk of participants (41%) falling into the lower income bracket of KSH 3000. A significant portion (57.89%) reported moderate income growth post-intervention, while 40.70% experienced considerable income boosts. The study also detailed changes in oilseed production volumes, showing moderate and significant increases for 43.86% and 29.47% of the cases, respectively. Challenges to L3F implementation included accessing learning resources, with 25.26% of respondents facing difficulties and a gap in technical expertise, as 39.65% felt the need for further training. Yet, 92.67% successfully adapted L3F strategies to their local agricultural contexts, indicating a high adaptability rate. Despite the financial constraints cited by 72.98% of participants, the initiative's positive outcomes suggest a promising potential for personalized digital extension services to impact agricultural productivity and poverty reduction in rural settings significantly. Notwithstanding the general success, issues were noted, including a lack of access to technology and technical know-how.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: These results highlight how tailored digital extension services can improve agricultural productivity and spur economic growth. The L3F initiative shows a possible path for fostering sustainable agricultural growth and reducing poverty in rural communities by tackling technical and educational hurdles.
Mutrib asarlaridagi matn tafovutlari tahlili
Authors: Madirimova Sohiba
Published: April 2024

Ushbu maqolada Xorazm adabiy muhiti shoiri Muhammad Hasan Mutrib Hoji Tabib o‘g‘lining (1853–1923) lirik she’rlari matnshunoslik aspektida tadqiq qilingan. Shoirning nashr qilingan she’rlari, O‘zbekiston Fanlar akademiyasi Sharqshunoslik instituti fondida 903/IV, 906/VII raqami ostida saqlanayotgan qo‘lyozmalari, Laffasiyning 12561 raqamli tazkira qo‘lyozmasiva, Matnazar Pirnazarovning “Mutrib Xonaxarobiy (Risola majmua)”si, Bolta Davlatovning “Xorazm haqiqati” gazetasi (1991-yil, 20-iyul soni), “Guliston jurnali” (1974-yil 7-soni), Polvonnazir Bobojonov (Laffasiy. Tazkirayi shuaro. 1992) tomonidan nashr qilingan she’rlari qiyoslab o‘rganilgan.
Mutrib devoni qo‘lyozmasini joriy imlodagi nashri bilan qiyosiy o‘rganish natijasida aniqlangan farqlar ilmiy tasnif etilgan va tahlil qilingan. Qiyosiy tahlillar natijasida Mutrib devonining mukammal nashrlarini tayyorlash matnshunoslik oldidagi dolzarb vazifalardan ekanligi ta’kidlangan.
Exploring the Management Perspective in the Formation of Digital Hub
Authors: Seitkan Galiya , Nurgaliyeva Kuralay , Akparova Aigul
Published: April 2024

The rapid growth of the term digitalization was seen throughout the COVID-19 pandemic all over the world. Digitization and ICT have become a part of people’s lives. Currently, the concept of digital or technological hubs is relevant. The purpose of forming those hubs was to interact with the stakeholders and provide them with the resources (technological services, competent ICT specialists, financial investments, qualitative training, accelerating start-ups, incubators) to come to the best solution as in the global questions arriving in the world by improving the network and ecosystem, also in business questions occurring in the society. The appropriate infrastructure is needed to form such hubs, including competent personnel, technologies, finances, markets, and other resources. The purpose of this article is to identify the level of ICT, management, business, economics, and students’ familiarity and interest in the digital hub concept and examine the influence of the number of universities on the number of students, number of graduated students, and employed population of 15-28 years old by economic activities. The methods of systematic literature review of foreign literature, quantitative survey, and correlation analysis were used in the paper. The students from different universities in Kazakhstan took part in the survey. The survey's findings revealed that the vast majority of aspiring specialists are enthusiastic and confident about their plans to work in the ICT industry.
The Role of GABA and Insulin Regulated Aminopeptidase on Insulin Resistance and GLUT4 in Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Khashan Ismael Sadeq , Majeed Maysaa Jalal
Published: April 2024

Background: Different proposed mechanisms for insulin resistance have been put forth to understand the relationship and changes in insulin resistance. Looking at the levels of insulin, the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid, glucose transport type 4, and the newly discovered enzyme insulin regulated aminopeptidase may provide an integrated perspective on insulin resistance.
Objectives: To study the role of serum gamma-aminobutyric acid and insulin regulated aminopeptidase enzyme levels in pathogenesis of insulin resistance and translocation of glucose transport type 4 in patients with type2 diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes ones.
Subjects and methods: Ninety individuals were divided into three age- and BMI matched groups (diabetics, prediabetics, healthy) were assessed for glycated hemoglobin (turbidometry method), fasting serum glucose (colorimetric method), serum insulin (electrochemiluminescence immunoassay method), homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance, serum gamma-aminobutyric acid, glucose transporter type 4, and insulin regulated aminopeptidase measured by the sandwich ELISA method. The cut-off value was adopted according to the World Health Organization, individuals with their fasting serum glucose lower than 110 mg/ml, and glycated hemoglobin level not more than 5.7 % are considered healthy individuals.
Result: The mean (±SD) values of serum insulin regulated aminopeptidase, gamma-aminobutyric acid and glucose transport type 4 showed significantly lower levels with greater increases in insulin resistance, represented by the significant decrease in diabetics group who have high insulin resistance compared with pre-diabetics and healthy individuals’ groups (p < 0.05). They also significantly decrease in individuals with the pre-diabetic stage compared to healthy individuals without insulin resistance (p < 0.05). Significant negative correlations were found between HOMA-IR values and each of GABA, IRAP, and GLUT4.  
Conclusion: Decreasing gamma-aminobutyric acid may promote insulin resistance and prediabetes/diabetes onset. Decreased insulin regulated aminopeptidase levels suggest a role alongside glucose transport type 4 in glucose uptake, allowing screening for prediabetes risk.
Artificial Intelligence: The Gateway to Better Medical Diagnosis
Authors: Hameed Ekhlas Khalid , Al-Ameri Laith Thamer
Published: April 2024

Artificial intelligence has demonstrated remarkable promise for diagnosing current and future diseases. The use of Artificial intelligence in disease diagnosis is anticipated to increase with advancements in this field. Artificial intelligence -driven diagnostic tools can assist clinicians in diagnosing patients more quickly and accurately by interpreting images such as computed tomography scans, magnetic resonance imaging, and X-rays. Artificial intelligence algorithms may analyze and combine patient information, symptoms, and medical background. In the future, Artificial intelligence may use the massive volumes of medical data to assist in disease prediction and prevention. Moreover, Artificial intelligence may also help diagnose complex diseases by integrating environmental, lifestyle, and genetic factors. Artificial intelligence can optimize patient care outcomes by enhancing and improving diagnostic processes. It cannot, however, replace trained medical personnel. Data security, continuing model validation, and ethical considerations must all be taken into account in future research and the application of Artificial intelligence for disease diagnosis.
ARIMA Models For Kijang Emas Price Forecasting: Pre- and Post-COVID Analysis
Authors: Areh, S. O. , Miswan, N. H.
Published: April 2024

Gold has significant economic value in a country's economic landscape, serving as a hedge against inflation, particularly during financial turmoil. In Malaysia, gold is known as Kijang Emas and serves as the official bullion gold coin. The price of gold also impacts stock market dynamics, making understanding its fluctuations essential for risk-averse investors. However, the credibility of gold as an investment has been called into question due to price volatility caused by various factors, including the recent upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of this study is to explore the effectiveness of the ARIMA model in modelling and forecasting daily Kijang Emas prices in Malaysia from 2012 to 2022, divided into two phases: pre-COVID-19 and post-COVID-19. Model performance was assessed using metrics such as AIC, MAE, and MAPE. The results that the ARIMA model can analyse and forecast Kijang Emas prices, particularly on post-COVID-19 data with high volatility and uncertainty. This insight is valuable for investors seeking to understand market trends and develop future strategies.
Speech Emotion Recognition using Hybrid Architectures
Authors: Norval Michael , Wang Zenghui
Published: April 2024

The detection of human emotions from speech signals remains a challenging frontier in audio processing and human-computer interaction domains. This study introduces a novel approach to Speech Emotion Recognition (SER) using a Dendritic Layer combined with a Capsule Network (DendCaps). A Convolutional Neural Network (NN) and a Long Short-Time Neural Network (CLSTM) hybrid model are used to create a baseline which is then compared to the DendCap model. Integrating dendritic layers and capsule networks for speech emotion detection can harness the unique advantages of both architectures, potentially leading to more sophisticated and accurate models. Dendritic layers, inspired by the nonlinear processing properties of dendritic trees in biological neurons, can handle the intricate patterns and variabilities inherent in speech signals, while capsule networks, with their dynamic routing mechanisms, are adept at preserving hierarchical spatial relationships within the data, enabling the model to capture more refined emotional subtleties in human speech. The main motivation for using DendCaps is to bridge the gap between the capabilities of biological neural systems and artificial neural networks. This combination aims to capitalize on the hierarchical nature of speech data, where intricate patterns and dependencies can be better captured. Finally, two ensemble methods namely stacking and boosting are used for evaluating the CLSTM and DendCaps networks and the experimental results show that stacking of the CLSTM and DendCaps networks gives the superior result with a 75% accuracy.
The Improved Method for Identifying Parameters of Interval Nonlinear Models of Static Systems
Authors: Manzhula Volodymyr , Dyvak Mykola , Zabchuk Vadym
Published: April 2024

The article discusses the method of identifying parameters for interval nonlinear models of static systems. The method is based on solving an optimization problem with a smooth objective function. Additional coefficients are added to the objective function's variables to solve the optimization problem, complicating the computational procedures. The computational complexity of quasi-Newton methods used to solve the optimization problem is analyzed. Excessive computational complexity is caused by many iterations when transforming the value of the objective function to zero. To address this, the article proposes using the optimization stop criterion based on the determination of the model's adequacy at the current iteration of the computational optimization procedure. Numerical experiments were conducted to identify nonlinear models of depending the pH of the environment in the fermenter of the biogas plant on influencing factors. It was established that the proposed criterion reduced the number of iterations by 4.5 times, which is proportional to the same reduction in the number of calculations of the objective function. Gotten results are also important for reducing the computational complexity of algorithms of structural identification of these models.
Website Quality Measurement of Educational Government Agency in Indonesia using Modified WebQual 4.0
Authors: Rerung Rintho Rante , Ramadhan Arief
Published: April 2024

This study aims to evaluate the quality of the Region III Higher Education Service Institution (RHSI3) website using the modified WebQual 4.0. This evaluation needs to be carried out to find out things that need to be improved on the website so that it can satisfy its users. Based on the evaluation results, it can be seen that the overall average score of the RHSI3 website measurement is 568.50 with an interpretation of 69.33%, so it is included in the Good criteria. There are six indicators that get a score above the average while there are four indicators that get a score below the average. The indicator that gets the highest score is the indicator about the simplicity of learning to operate the RHSI3 website. This indicator gets a score of 808 with an interpretation of 98.58%, so it is included in the Excellent criteria. The indicator that gets the lowest score is whether the website provides a space for the community. The indicator only gets a score of 216 with an interpretation of 26.34%, so it is included in the Bad criteria. To improve the quality of the website, it is necessary to improve several indicators that get a low score interpretation value, i.e., providing detailed information, a space for the community, and making it easier to communicate with organizations. From an academic point of view, this study contributes to the modifications of WebQual 4.0 as well as gives examples of how to use it. From a practical point of view, the results of this study can be a reference for RHSI3 website managers regarding things that need to be considered and improved to make their website quality better.
A Comparative Study of Data Annotations and Fluent Validation in .NET
Authors: Samotyy Volodymyr , Dzelendzyak Ulyana , Mashtaler Nazar
Published: April 2024

This article presents a comparative study of two validation approaches in .NET – Data Annotations and Fluent Validation – analyzing their syntax, functionality, and other factors (such as readability, maintainability, and performance). The study begins by examining the Data Annotations approach, an in-built validation mechanism in the .NET Framework that uses validation attributes to validate model properties. While Data Annotations offers a simple syntax and is well-known to .NET developers, it may not be ideal for more complex validation scenarios and could become verbose and difficult to maintain. The study then introduces the Fluent Validation approach, which utilizes a fluent syntax to define validation rules in a more expressive, readable, and concise manner. With its flexible architecture and fluent API (application programming interface), Fluent Validation provides greater control over the validation process, enabling better maintainability and performance. The study concludes by highlighting the merits and drawbacks of both approaches, noting that the choice of validation approach will depend on the specific requirements of the project at hand.
Attr4Vis: Revisiting Importance of Attribute Classification in Vision-Language Models for Video Recognition
Authors: Zarichkovyi Alexander , Stetsenko Inna V.
Published: April 2024

Vision-language models (VLMs), pretrained on expansive datasets containing image-text pairs, have exhibited remarkable transferability across a diverse spectrum of visual tasks. The leveraging of knowledge encoded within these potent VLMs holds significant promise for the advancement of effective video recognition models. A fundamental aspect of pretrained VLMs lies in their ability to establish a crucial bridge between the visual and textual domains. In our pioneering work, we introduce the Attr4Vis framework, dedicated to exploring knowledge transfer between Video and Text modalities to bolster video recognition performance. Central to our contributions is the comprehensive revisitation of Text-to-Video classifier initialization, a critical step that refines the initialization process and streamlines the integration of our framework, particularly within existing Vision-Language Models (VLMs). Furthermore, we emphasize the adoption of dense attribute generation techniques, shedding light on their paramount importance in video analysis. By effectively encoding attribute changes over time, these techniques significantly enhance event representation and recognition within videos. In addition, we introduce an innovative Attribute Enrichment Algorithm aimed at enriching set of attributes by large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Through the seamless integration of these components, Attr4Vis attains a state-of-the-art accuracy of 91.5% on the challenging Kinetics-400 dataset using the InternVideo model.