bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Machine Learning for Water Quality Index Forecasting
Authors: Arun Kumar Thimalapur Doddabasappaar  , Bilegowdanamane Earappa Yogendra  , Prashanth Janardhan  , Prema Nisana Siddegowda
Published: May 2024

This study aims to forecast water quality in the Tumkur district, Karnataka state, India, to increase pollution levels. Various machine learning techniques, including support vector machines, regression trees, linear regression, and neural networks, are employed. The Water Quality Index (WQI) is determined using parameters such as total hardness, pH, alkalinity, turbidity, chloride, dissolved solids, and conductivity. The dataset is split into training and testing sets (80:20) to assess model performance. Support Vector Machines and Linear Regression outperform other models, achieving R2 values of 0.96 and 0.99 for training and testing, respectively. This research underscores the importance of advanced machine learning techniques for accurate water quality prediction, crucial for effective pollution reduction strategies in the region.
A 20-GHz On-Chip Six-Port Reflectometer Using Simple Lumped Passive Devices and Bipolar Junction Transistors
Authors: Ming-Che Lee
Published: May 2024

This paper proposes an on-chip six-port reflectometer (SPR) fabricated in the 0.13-μm IBM BiCMOS-8HP technology. The SPR enjoys a compact circuit structure, with only four amplitude detectors as active devices, one resistive power divider, and one lumped phase shifter as passive devices. The power divider and phase shifter are responsible for manipulating the radio-frequency (RF) signals appropriately, whereas the detectors are responsible for sensing the processed signals. The chip area, which can be further reduced, is 1.25 mm in width and 1 mm in height. The SPR can perform in-situ measurement of reflection coefficients of devices under test (DUTs) and reduce testing costs of RF chips by using vector network analyzers (VNAs). The SPR demonstrates excellent performance in measuring the reflection coefficients of DUTs at around 20 GHz. The experimental results indicate that the maximum error of the measured reflection coefficients in absolute value is about -26 dB.
EXISTING PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGIES USED FOR TEACHING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE IN ART (GKA) IN SELECTED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AT SEKONDI-TAKORADI, GHANA
Authors: Kofi Pye Seth , Opoku-Asare Nana Afia , Gyekye-Ampofo³ Martin , Kankam Theophilus , O. Commodore Jacob
Published: May 2024

There are numerous pedagogical strategies for teaching and learning but the effective ones that can bolster student learning abilities in GKA have been shelved by senior high school teachers in Sekondi-Takoradi. Using the mixed method research design, questionnaires and interviews were used to gather data from a sample size of 165 participants (15 teachers and 150 students) to unravel the existing pedagogical strategies used by teachers in the teaching and learning of GKA. The study revealed that the majority of the sampled teachers did not use pedagogical strategies such as multimedia resources, hands-on activities, collaborative learning, real-life applications, and digital resources in their GKA instructions. The results also revealed teachers’ reliance on textbooks as their most adopted teaching strategy for the teaching and learning of GKA. The study therefore recommends the adoption of innovative pedagogical strategies by teaching to enhance the teaching and learning of GKA in the senior high schools.
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE INDIAN STOCK MARKET ON THREE MAJOR UNICORNS: BYJUS, NYKAA AND ZERODHA SINCE 2019
Authors: Shivaansh Shroff Sai
Published: May 2024

On analyzing the trends of the three companies there is a clear indication that innovation and invention are the way forward. Overleveraging on existing market conditions is not something that can be taken for granted as these conditions are continuously changing. Using your own funds is the best way to achieve higher sales, revenue, and profits.
INFLUENCE OF PRODUCT PACKAGING ON CONSUMER PURCHASES
Authors: Yu Abriella
Published: May 2024

The 5 P’s of marketing (product, price, promotion, place, and packaging) have already been proven to be beneficial to successfully marketing a product. In this study, we explore the relationship between the uniqueness of product packaging and its level of influence on a person buying that product. Participants were given a questionnaire in which they rated the level of uniqueness of a product without knowing the price and rated their likelihood of purchasing that product. In our findings, we saw that a product that was rated with a higher level of uniqueness encouraged consumers to purchase the product, even if the price was inflated
THE SOCIAL SUPPORT ON THE INTERCULTURAL ADAPTATION AMONG CHINESE STUDENTS AT INFRASTRUCTURE UNIVERSITY KUALA LUMPUR (IUKL)
Authors: Jingjing Zhu , Abd. Rahim Normaliza
Published: May 2024

In the current environment, more and more Chinese students choose to study abroad. Many scholars have pointed out that in the context of globalization, the links between countries are increasingly close, and more and more students from different countries choose to study abroad. Chinese students from China studying in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, have changed a lot under this background. The focus of this study is the intercultural adaptation problems that foreign students will face when they study in a foreign country. This study takes social support as the starting point, takes Chinese students in Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur as an example, sends out questionnaires and collects 147 valid questionnaires, explores the situation of social support and intercultural adaptation of Chinese students in different social backgrounds, and the relationship between social support and intercultural adaptability. Quantitative research methods were used in the study. Supported by Cobb and Kasl's (1976) social support theory and Black & Mendenhall's (1991) intercultural U-shaped theory, this study draws relevant conclusions through SPSS data analysis. The results reveal that: students with different social backgrounds have different social support and intercultural adaptation. At the same time, the results show that: social support has a positive impact on intercultural adaptation. According to the above results, this study further studies the methods of strengthening social support to improve intercultural adaptability. This study suggests strengthening the interpersonal skills of foreign students, increasing the accumulation of social resources and the ability to deal with interpersonal relationships in social support. It advocates that society, schools and parents should form a joint force, pay attention to students who have no experience of studying abroad, and guide them to actively seek ways to exercise in social resources, social networks and related important others. To explore the influence of social support on intercultural adaptability.
REINVESTIGATING THE INFLUENCE OF DOT COM BUBBLE ON FINANCIAL MARKET AND INVESTMENTS
Authors: Suri Reihan
Published: May 2024

Development of financial markets and investment sector have ensured mutual reinforcement which was started in 1995 and deepened until the collapse of the bubble in 2000, which refined the characteristics of the web. This study thoroughly investigates speculative dot com bubble in research related to corporate finance by exploring the issues of dividend policy. In addition, we examined the dividend policy and speculative bubbles on the dataset and S&P 500. This study designs the contours of this capacity with emphasis on the generation of demand. Considering the “dividend smoothing” phenomenon, this article raises question on the efficiency of dividends observed as an important factor that affects investment bubbles. This study builds hypothetical payouts of dividends as per the corporate earnings reported. It is inferred that firms’ dividend policy affects speculative bubbles. The “dotcom bubble” is widely known as a common example for a “stock price bubble” in various equity indices like NASDAQ. It is observed with the dividend series observed as a common factor. It is not basically the case with the adjusted time series of dividends.
IMPACT OF YOUTUBE ADVERTISEMENTS FACTORS ON PURCHASE INTENTIONS OF YOUTH: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY
Authors: Gupta Adhiraj
Published: May 2024

This study aims to examine the factors within YouTube advertisements that entice the youth to purchase gaming products. The study is based on primary data collected from Indian Youth through an online questionnaire with a 5-point scale using snowball sampling. Collected data were subjected to regression analysis which revealed that the Length of the YouTube advertisement, the presence of a celebrity in the advertisement, and the factual information presented in the advertisement positively impact the purchase intentions of youth looking to buy gaming products. Results have implications for the marketers of gaming products in India. This research does not consider external factors like the preference for gaming products, time exposed to YouTube advertisements, and time spent on gaming, which may explain or impact the purchase intentions.
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS AND COMMERCIALISATION OF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OUTPUTS AND INNOVATIONS IN UGANDA
Authors: Tweheyo Gregory , Abaho Ernest , M Verma Anju , Abaasi Musenze Dr Ibrahim
Published: May 2024

The rising thrust to commercialize university research outputs and innovations has emerged as a significant policy challenge regarding the higher education sector's capacity to generate socioeconomic benefit. Despite emphasizing the socio-economic benefits of increased research commercialization in the policy statements and discussions, the issue of institutional factors affecting the commercialization of research outputs in universities is less mentioned. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the institutional factors, practices, and processes that influence the commercialization of research outputs in universities. A cross-sectional design was adopted and data was collected from a sample of 308 heads of academic departments in 23 chartered Universities in Uganda. The hypothesis was tested using a covariance-based Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) method in AMOS. The results indicate that institutional factors have a significant impact on the commercialization of research outputs. Therefore, there is a need for research commercialization policies such as policies on patents, and revenue-sharing frameworks in addition to training researchers in entrepreneurial skills and involving the whole change of mindset. In addition, universities need to institutionalize research commercialization targets into the performance management framework of staff such as staff appraisals, rewards, and promotions among others.
EVALUATING THE ROLE OF GEOPOLITICS IN TURKEY-EU RELATIONS: REGIONAL SECURITY, MIGRATION, AND POWER DYNAMICS IN A CHANGING GLOBAL LANDSCAPE
Authors: Walia Samaerrah
Published: May 2024

Turkey’s changing position in global and regional politics has drawn increasing attention from students of international relations. As a nation located in the overlap between Europe and Asia, Turkey’s foreign policy tirelessly influences its relations with powers located both to its East and West. The report by Chatham House and the European University Institute highlights Turkey’s increasing assertiveness in regional affairs and deviation towards a more autonomous foreign and security policy (Cubukcuoglu, 2022). This act of geopolitical moderation is further evidence of a growing number of regional powers making themselves felt globally. Meanwhile, European Parliament reports analyse the complexity of EU-Turkey relations, taking into account Turkey's historical alliances and its strategic position in regional dynamics (Yilmaz-Elmas, 2020). The new dynamics taking shape would also make it necessary to consider the place of Turkey in the global and regional re-leveraging of forces that is now taking place, and therefore its study is necessary to grasp the current state of international relations and the new forms of influence that are taking shape in the world.
THE INFLUENCE OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY INTERVENTIONS ON PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES
Authors: Singh Abhyuudai
Published: May 2024

The paper analyzed the extent to which psychological intervention impacted the results of sportspersons. Sportspersons are often concerned about the outcomes of sporting events. The level of stress and anxiety tend to reach extremely high levels which in the long run may be detrimental to the final result. Realization of this and timely intervention has definitely resulted in phenomenal success irrespective of the sport played. Various case studies were researched and analyzed both in India and rest of the world in sports such as football tennis golf to validate the above analysis.
PUBLIC INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATIONS IN INDIA: AN OVERVIEW
Authors: Kanwal Poonam
Published: May 2024

Society is an ensemble of individuals living together. To serve their purposes individuals create and develop institutions of different kinds. The state is one such institution that owes its emergence and existence to society. The state is a political institution and the society in which it is established is a politically organized society. The state is all-pervasive, it is difficult to understand any phenomenon without referring to the state. The state is a principal actor shaping society, individuals, and their lives. The mosaic that the state establishes on the canvas consisting of the society reflects its normative character. Understanding the state from its normative standpoint (what it does to society) is important but it is equally important to see how society thinks about the state. The way the state forms its mosaic through its policies and programmes similarly society also frames its picture by interrogating the state of its policies and programs. Public interest litigations in India developed by the Supreme Court (Judiciary) became a medium through which society played this normative and interrogating role. This article captures the interface between the state, judiciary and society with environmental issues at the centre. It deals with public interest environmental litigations filed by individuals, groups, and organisations which question the state and its claims that it protects the environment (several environmental laws have been passed by the state). The article provides an overview of environmental litigations filed in the last two decades of the 20th century.
FEMINISM AND ITS IMPACT ON GENDER EQUALITY IN A MODERN SOCIETY
Authors: U. Joseph Nana , Omodafe, U.
Published: May 2024

The study examined the impact of feminism on gender equality in a modern society with a view to engendering sustainable economic development. The study used the cross sectional survey research design method alongside the stratified random sampling technique. A sample size of 361 female students was selected from the target population of 6,230 female students in Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku and Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara. Structured questionnaire was used to obtain relevant data from the respondents. Three constructs (Intellectual Feminism, Transformational Feminism and Liberal Feminism) were critically analyzed. The statistical techniques adopted include descriptive statistics and multiple regression analyses; this was done by using SPSS version 23 for data entry and preliminary analysis. The findings showed that transformational feminism has the highest positive impact on gender equality (ß = 0.583, 0.000<0.05). The study therefore concluded that the age-long socioculturally ascribed gendered roles imposed on women that have deliberately restricted them in the areas of life choices, freedom and participation in paid jobs should be jettisoned going forward. The study recommends amongst others that the Nigerian government should support policies that promote gender equity in areas like education, employment, healthcare and family life as this would help to improve their standard of living and quality of life (QoL). In addition, they should create and promote intellectual spaces that welcome diverse voices including those from underrepresented groups, encourage dialogues that address inter-sectionality and inclusivity in intellectual discussions.
STRESS MANAGEMENT: A STRATEGY WITH REFERENCE TO HAPPINESS
Authors: Kumar Dr Ajay
Published: May 2024

Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, the human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. When you experience changes or challenges (stressors), your body produces physical and mental responses. Stress is the way human beings react both physically and mentally to changes, events, and situations in their lives. People experience stress in different ways and for different reasons. The reaction is based on your perception of an event or situation. If you view a situation negatively, you will likely feel distressed—overwhelmed, oppressed, or out of control. Distress is the more familiar form of stress. The other form, eustress, results from a “positive” view of an event or situation, which is why it is also called “good stress.” Emotional wellbeing is the foundation of happiness. Each one of us experiences multiple emotions in our daily lives. According to experts, negative emotions lead to stress. This can be because of bad interaction with someone or some unpleasant situation, too much work, or even due to too much of everyday hassles like being stuck in long traffic jams. Negative emotions can impact both mental and physical health of people and so it is important to manage these emotions. But how can one deal with negative emotions like stress, ego and fear.
THE NET-ZERO TRANSITIONAL COST FOR MULTIPLE SECTORS IN THE ECONOMY AND THE ASSOCIATED CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE THIS TARGET
Authors: Batra Pratham
Published: May 2024

Persistent development in technology by mankind has directed the human race to the point of jeopardizing the unique scenario that has brought in this progression; the equilibrium of our planet's climate. Global warming which is a consequence of greenhouse gas emissions and these emissions not being offset by reductions is now an international concern. To prevent the hazardous outcomes of global warming and to conserve our planet to support life, the International Treaty on Climate Change, the Paris Agreement in 2016 targeted to preserve the average long-term surge in global temperature to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Acknowledging these implications would require reducing global carbon emissions by 50% nearing 2030 and a further contraction to net-zero by 2050. Hence, it is crucial to attain net-zero would and this would imply an absolute adaptation of the global economy, as it would mandate substantial transformations in the major energy and landuse scenarios that generate a majority of the earth’s emissions, namely power generation, industrial processes, mobility and transportation, residential and commercial buildings, agriculture, forestry and additional land-use, and waste generation and accumulation, that generate approximately 85% of overall hazardous emissions. Furthermore, this transition would encompass the economic consequences on market demand, capital distribution, expenses on physical assets and direct and indirect employment opportunities in various economic sectors. This research highlights the need for such a transition and the social and economic costs related to this evolution. The study elaborates on the expenditure for modifying physical assets for energy and land usage procedures and their relevant percentage share of GDP for developed and developing economies, the average delivered cost of electricity using clean energy resources and how nations with lower
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREASURY SINGLE ACCOUNT ON GOVERNMENT FINANCES BY THE GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE
Authors: Kamanda Kanu John , Bangura Alimamy
Published: May 2024

The Treasury Single Account (TSA) is a system of accounting in the public sector where all government revenues generated are paid into a single central account. It was introduced to block financial leakages, promote transparency and prevent mismanagement of government's fund, unifies all government accounts, enabling it to prevent revenue loss and mismanagement by revenue-generating agencies. The aim of this study is to evaluate the aftermath of TSA policy implementation on government finances and the economy. The study adopted the mixed approach of research design to provide answers to the formulated research questions. A wellstructured and validated questionnaire was administered to 30 staff from the MDAs implementing the TSA using the drop and pick method. Data obtained from the field survey was analyzed and presented using statistical tools. The study revealed that the adoption of the Treasury Single Account facilitates effective and efficient cash management, reduces corruption, promotes transparency and accountability, curbs revenue loss and financial leakages and blocks misappropriations and misapplication of public funds thereby improving the country’s economy. The study therefore concluded that great strides should be made to maintain the positive effect of the implementation of the Treasury Single Account on government finances since there is a positive relationship with the growth of the economy. The researcher recommends that the government should initiate policies and penalties to make sure that proper accounting of the funds into the Treasury Single Account follows due process and any subsequent foul play by any agency, or even the central bank is duly prosecuted.
MICRO ECONOMICS FACTORS IMPACT ON TWO WHEELER PURCHASE BEAHVIOUR
Authors: Reddy Dr Ch.Munendar
Published: May 2024

The individual purchase behavior may be measured by using various dimension like income, age, educational and family size. Each factor has its own advantage and disadvantage and influenced by other dimensions likes needs, wants, usage and urgency etc. The strength of microeconomics comes from the simplicity of its underlying structure and its close touch with the real world. In a nutshell, microeconomics has to do with SUPPLY and DEMAND, and with the way they interact in various markets. Microeconomic analysis moves easily and painlessly from one topic to another and lies at the center of most of the recognized subfields of economics. Labor economics, for example, is built largely on the analysis of the supply and demand for labor of different types. The field of industrial organization deals with the different mechanisms like cartel, different types of competitive behavior) by which goods and services are sold. International economics worries about the demand and supply of individual traded commodities, as well as of a country’s exports and imports taken as a whole, and the consequent demand for and supply of foreign exchange. The economic factors that most affect the demand for automobile goods are employment, wages, prices/ inflation interest rates, and consumer confidence. This present paper focused on micro economics factors like ( Age ,Income, Gender) impact on purchase behavior of two wheeler products and their concern issues and challenges are discussed in detail.
AREAS OF EFFECTIVENESS OF STATE SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (ON THE EXAMPLE OF GEORGIA)
Authors: Mosiashvili Valeri , Kvinikadze Tamar
Published: May 2024

In the present study, we studied the main directions of state support measures for small businesses in Georgia, both from an institutional and financial point of view. We made an author's analysis and assessment. The research shows that the recent measures taken by the government are based on world best practices and should ensure the development of small entrepreneurship in the country. Despite the positive effects obtained by the implementation of the projects, we believe that this is insufficient and it is possible to obtain even more results with the existing support programs (with financial resources), even in the short term. One of the prerequisites for this is to study how small businesses are ready to effectively use the projects offered by the state, whether there is a place for ineffective or "undirected" use of financial assistance, and how they see the prospects for the development of similar projects, what directions they consider promising for funding/support. During the research, we selected a focus group, entrepreneurs engaged in various fields of business, both from the capital and from the regions. The purpose of the research was to findout - how small businesses are informed about state support measures, to what extent they participate, in which direction it is acceptable to implement further projects, in what way they prefer assistance/support. By searching for primary information, as a result of qualitative research, we made reasoned conclusions and recommendations
AN OVERVIEW OF THE CHILD HEALTH STATUS OF JHARKHAND
Authors: Kumar Dr. Aditya
Published: May 2024

This study analyses child health status of Jharkhand. The phase of first six years of life is known as Early Childhood phase. Children are the future human capital of a state or country. This study focuses the status of child health in Jharkhand and compared to national averages. It does not seem possible to provide good health care facilities to the 40 million (approx) people of Jharkhand with this infrastructure. The status of NNMR, IMR and U5MR in urban areas of Jharkhand are better than the national average. The indicators related to child mortality in rural areas shown high value in comparison to national average but these are near to national averages.
INFLATION’S GRIP: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SPENDING PATTERNS AND LIVING STANDARDS OF MINIMUM WAGE EARNERS
Authors: D. Catacutan Edvin John , S. Concepcion Princess Marie , B. Isip Rowena , M. Jingco Fiona Mae , M. Sunga Shaila , Akiate Yuri Walter
Published: May 2024

The Philippine economy has experienced high inflation rates within the past five years. This study aims to analyze the influence of inflation on Minimum Wage Earners' (MWE) spending patterns and living standards. A qualitative phenomenological research design was utilized to explore and gather participants' experiences, perceptions, and behavior. The study's participants are residents and MWE workers from the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. Thematic analysis was used to interpret and present the underlying themes and patterns inherent in the participants' narratives. Findings showed that 80% of the participants are financially deprived, 67% resort to being financially resourceful, and 60% have scrimp living conditions amidst inflation. The increase in inflation decreases the purchasing power of the MWE, thus affecting their overall living standards. Consequently, the MWE created different strategies and coping mechanisms in response to inflation. Researchers developed a Framework of Inflation's Grip on Spending Patterns and Living Standards to show that as prices continuously increase, it influences every individual's living standards and spending patterns. As a recommendation, MWE should consider embracing resourceful financial practices. The recommended adjustments are proper budgeting, saving, thrifty spending habits, prioritizing needs, and making informed financial decisions to help enhance their financial stability.
UNDERSTANDING PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS COMPETENCY: LITERATURE SURVEY AND RESEARCH AGENDA
Authors: Shrivastava Neha , Mishra Pavan
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this research is to understand the personal effectiveness competency exhibited by individuals and why it is so important for each individual to advance their career. The study basically discusses the Social Cognitive Theory and the Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model, 2010 (AMCM, 2010), to understand the concept of personal effectiveness competency. This competency framework is adopted from AMCM, 2010, and consists of six competencies: Interpersonal skills, Integrity, professionalism, initiative, dependability & reliability, and lifelong learning. The study provides three important futuristic research agendas: firstly, the competency framework should be empirically validated; secondly, the relationship between personal effectiveness competency and competency-related outcomes such as work performance and organizational performance should be examined; and thirdly, examining the applicability of the personal effectiveness competency framework to various research contexts, including nonmanufacturing jobs, is crucial due to its fundamental role in enabling individuals to acquire new knowledge and develop both technical and non-technical competencies.
CULTURAL EROSION IN INDIA : CULTURAL LOSS AND A THREAT TO THE NATION'S TRADITIONS AND ETHNICITY
Authors: Ghosh Senjuti
Published: May 2024

In Bapu's words, a nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people, but when the people themselves arrive at a compulsion that cultural traditions and customs are obsolete, then it raises the red flag towards the beginning of cultural erosion. This paper revolves around the theme of Cultural Loss and how it may arrive at a loss of the identity of a nation. Bharat, a meeting land of diverse cultures, has been losing its roots in the urge of its people wanting to become modernized. Modernization, according to the present society is the abandoning of one's native culture and plunging into the pool of others. This is, by not an inch, an example of modernization, but is a gateway towards grave erosion of native cultures and traditions. Not only is this Cultural loss affecting the roots of Bharat, but also bringing about societal and economic degradation in the country, as the culture of a nation is intertwined with its society and economy. Now there is dire need to resurrect what has been lost to regain back the identity of the nation. The government is trying at its best to restore India's cultural heritage, but from our end, for the sake of India and Indians, we should also take a deeper look into the factors of this degradation, and try our best to raise concern about and maintain traditional culture and customs.
GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN SOCIAL SECURITY POLICY PREFERENCES: USING JAPANESE MICRO DATA
Authors: Ryo Takeshita
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to identify differences in policy preferences by generation among Japanese citizens, especially, differences between Generation Z and other generations regarding social security policy. An Internet survey was conducted targeting Japanese people between the ages of 18 and 79. A total of 2,163 respondents completed the survey. The respondents were classified into 10-year age groups for the analysis. The results of the t tests regarding different age groups’ opinion on various socio-economic issues, showed that policies that benefit a specific generation have difficulty gaining support from other generations. Generation Z do not support policies for improving elderly care, but they are strongly in favor of making university tuition free. On the other hand, people over 50 seem to be against university tuition free. Even within Generation Z, there are many questions that show significant differences between teenagers and those in their 20s.Thus, it appears that people’s opinion on economic policy issues are influenced by whether or not they are working and paying tax, rather than the generation they belong to. On the other hand, the concept of equality of outcome elicited support from both teenagers and those in their 20s, and is therefore a characteristic of Generation Z.
RESOURCE USE AND SUSTAINABILITY: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN THE USA AND THE REST OF THE WORLD
Authors: Davis James Francis
Published: May 2024

Achieving sustainable resource use and ensuring that the flows of resources are managed in an effective and sound way through the economic system is critical, not only from an environmental perspective but also from an economic and trade perspective. Employing the IPAT methodology, data on Gross Domestic Product (GDP), population, Domestic Materials Consumption (DMC), and Domestic Extraction (DE) covering the period 2000 to 2017 were obtained to conduct an analysis on the pattern of material consumption between the USA and the rest of the world. The analysis finds that resource use declined in the USA during the period 2000 to 2017 while it increased in the rest of the World during the same period. Both USA and the rest of the World are experiencing ecological overshoot thus indicating the need for mixed of robust policy actions to save the planet while fostering economic development. Population, economic growth and urbanization were identified as key drivers of the rise in resource demand and consumption globally with China, India, and Japan contributing significantly to the rise in global resource use. Finally, the research established that the demand and consumption of carbon, fossil fuel and biomass have risen substantially across the globe as a result of the increasing need for energy to facilitate industrial activities which were on the rise in emerging economies, especially, China, Japan and Latin America.
ANALYSING TECHNOLOGY-INTENSIVE AND GVC EXPORTS: A STUDY OF INDIA, ASEAN, AND GLOBAL TRENDS
Authors: Dawani Chandni , Pareek Deepa
Published: May 2024

Recognizing the growing importance of technology-intensive and Global Value Chain (GVC) products in global trade, this paper delves into the trends and pattern of trade in these sectors between India and ASEAN vis-à-vis world over the past two decades (2003–2022).The analysis utilizes a product classification of technology-intensive goods in the trade sector based on HS nomenclature, along with GVC products represented by the parts and components sector, to explore the bilateral trade dynamics between India and ASEAN. The findings indicate that technology exports constitute a substantial portion of ASEAN's total exports, accounting for 52.3 percent, compared to India's 29.7 percent in 2022.Interestingly we also find that ASEAN's technology exports to India exhibited a higher growth rate than its technology exports to the global market during the period 2003-2022. This observation indicates a deepening trade relationship between ASEAN and India in the technology sector, highlighting India's increasing importance as a destination for ASEAN's technology-intensive goods. The analysis further revealed that although India's share in ASEAN's global exports of technology-intensive GVC products is relatively small, the export growth over the last two decades has been promising. This growth trend reflects significant trading opportunities in this emerging sector between the two regions. These insights hold significant implications for Indian policymakers, particularly in the context of the impending review of the existing India–ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in goods.
Utilizing Fuzzy Logic in Precision Agriculture: Techniques for Disease Detection and Management
Authors: Sinha Mukesh Kumar , Tiwary Rajesh Kumar
Published: May 2024

The agricultural sector is paramount in meeting global food demands, necessitating research efforts to enhance productivity, improve food quality, and optimize profitability. Central to this endeavour is equipping farmers with efficient and affordable information and control technologies. Plant disease identification is pivotal for effective disease management and enhancing product quality. Various image processing and soft computing methods are employed for the early detection and diagnosis of plant diseases. Fuzzy logic, adept at handling fuzzy image data, is extensively discussed in the paper concerning precision agriculture, highlighting its efficacy in addressing agricultural challenges. Farmers can improve the accuracy and efficiency of disease detection and management by employing fuzzy logic techniques in precision agriculture, leading to higher crop yields, reduced input costs, and sustainable agricultural practices. Utilizing fuzzy logic in precision agriculture for disease detection and management involves leveraging the flexibility and interpretability of fuzzy logic systems to handle the inherent uncertainties and imprecisions in agricultural data. This paper explores applying fuzzy logic techniques in precision agriculture for disease detection and management. We discuss the theoretical foundations of fuzzy logic and its practical implementation in agricultural systems. Various methodologies and strategies are examined, including fuzzy membership functions, rule-based systems, fuzzy inference systems, and data fusion techniques. Case studies and examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of fuzzy logic in disease detection and management. These include applications in crop monitoring using remote sensing data, dynamic thresholding for disease risk assessment, and feedback control systems for automated disease management.
Online Criticism of Parents After Child Accidents: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis
Authors: Toews Kelsi , Cummings Jorden A. , McLean Michelle , Knowles Laura
Published: May 2024

When a child is harmed, parents frequently experience condemnation and blame from others. This blame is amplified online. Our online worlds reflect our offline ones, and this negative atmosphere toward parents can influence both parents themselves and societal expectations for parents. Previous research on parental blame has either directly asked people about their blame attributions or utilized hypothetical vignettes. Our thematic analysis expands on this research by analyzing unsolicited online comments left on news stories about two, real-world incidents of child harm: A child who fell into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo, and a child who was killed by an alligator at Walt Disney World. We aimed to understand (1) What are people’s views and opinions of the parents of the child victims? and (2) Do these views and opinions differ between the CZ and DW events? Our results show three similar themes between these incidents: It Wouldn’t Happen to Me, Parenting Abilities and Actions, and Support, and two themes which differed between the incidents: Qualified blame/Sympathy and Punishment. The position of these findings within the parent blame literature, posited theoretical bases, and potential implications of this study are discussed within.
Teacher, Model, Father: An Autoethnography of Long-Term Mentoring Between a Male Teacher and a Male Student
Authors: Chen Si
Published: May 2024

This autoethnography offered an opportunity to have an open conversation to explore the nature of the long-term relationship with my mentor, Mr. Jiang, who has guided me to grow since I was a high school student. With confidence being a significant theme, our interaction has changed along with my growth from a boy to an independent adult man, a teacher, and now, a doctoral student. Feelings between us have been complicated and featured as puzzled, doubtful, hurt, happy, guilty, and moved. The nature of the relationship is challenging to define accurately, but it is similar to a father/son-like mutually beneficial mentoring relationship. Mr. Jiang grew as a teacher; I grew as a man. Thanks to this autoethnography, he said, “Sometimes it’s destiny that two people meet and recognize each other. I have had so many students but have only met one Si.”
The Effect of E-WOM (Electronic - Word of Mouth) Lifestyle on Purchasing Decisions with Brand Image as a Mediating Variable
Authors: Aulia Hilyatul , Praliana Meisha Gia Tiara , Maulana Yono
Published: May 2024

This research aims to explore how electronic word of mouth (E-WOM) and lifestyle impact buying choices, with brand image playing a role as a mediator. The study surveyed 140 individuals residing in Ciayumajakuning, selected using a purposive sampling method, and employed quantitative analysis. The target population comprised the Ciayumajakuning community who had purchased official Shopee compass shoes. The findings show that E-WOM and lifestyle significantly influence brand image and purchasing decisions. Additionally, brand image was identified as a mediator between E-WOM, lifestyle, and purchasing decisions. This investigation enhances comprehension of the factors influencing purchasing decisions regarding compass shoe products on Shopee's official platform, thus contributing significantly to understanding the interplay among E-WOM, lifestyle, brand image, and purchasing decisions in the context of compass shoes.
Efektivitas Penerapan Sistem Informasi Kearsipan Dinamis Terintegrasi di Pemerintah Kabupaten Kendal Provinsi Jawa Tengah
Authors: Utami Yuanita , Khairi Halilul , Sartika Ika
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini berangkat dari upaya untuk mewujudkan pemerintahan yang lebih efektif dan efisien melalui pemanfaatan teknologi dan informatika sebagaimana diamanatkan dalam Peraturan Presiden Republik Indonesia Nomor 95 Tahun 2018 tentang Sistem Pemerintah Berbasis Elektronik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas penerapan sistem informasi kearsipan dinamis yang terintegrasi di Pemerintah Kabupaten Kendal, Provinsi Jawa Tengah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat dua dimensi tambahan dari dimensi efektivitas yang diungkap oleh Sutrisno, yaitu pengendalian dan dukungan pimpinan. Dari ketujuh dimensi, efektivitas penerapan SRIKANDI belum sepenuhnya berjalan optimal sehingga perlu dilakukan langkah-langkah perbaikan dengan memperhatikan faktor-faktor penghambat sebagai berikut: ketersediaan dukungan infrastruktur, kemampuan SDM pengguna, kelengkapan proses bisnis aplikasi, keandalan sistem, budaya organisasi, dan isu keamanan. Adapun rencana aksi untuk mencapai efektivitas yaitu fasilitasi penyediaan infrastrukur yang memadai, penguatan kemampuan teknis bagi pengguna, penyempurnaan proses bisnis aplikasi, penyempurnaan keandalan sistem, pengendalian secara berkala dan berkelanjutan, dan peningkatan keamanan aplikasi. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu adanya tujuh dimensi efektivitas penerapan program yang terdiri atas: pemahaman program, ketepatan sasaran, ketepatan waktu, tercapainya tujuan, perubahan nyata, pengendalian, dan dukungan pimpinan, sudah ada dan melekat pada penerapan SRIKANDI di Pemerintah Kabupaten Kendal.
Analisis Peran Kantor Otoritas Bandara Wilayah III dalam mengawasi Fasilitas Navigasi Penerbangan di Bandar Udara Internasional Juanda Surabaya
Authors: Kurniawan Andhi , Putri Astutik Septiyani
Published: May 2024

Industri penerbangan adalah sektor ekonomi yang terkait dengan perancangan, produksi, operasi, dan pelayanan yang berkaitan dengan pesawat terbang dan seluruh aspek yang terkait dengan penerbangan. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui apakah kemampuan sumber daya manusia dan peralatan yang terbatas di Kantor Otoritas Bandar Udara Wilayah III dapat menunjang kinerja petugas saat melakukan pengawasan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dan memanfaatkan data primer dan data sekunder. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan meliputi observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Data yang terkumpul kemudian dianalisis melalui tahap reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan hasil bahwa Pengawasan pelayanan navigasi penerbangan di kantor otoritas bandar udara wilayah III Juanda Surabaya oleh petugas navigasi penerbangan telah dilaksanakan dengan baik, namun masih ada beberapa kendala yaitu kemampuan sumber daya manusia, finding, dan terbatasnya personil. Namun kantor otoritas bandar udara wilayah III dapat mengatasi kendala tersebut dengan beberapa solusi yaitu penambahan jumlah sumber daya manusia, melakukan pelatihan terhadap personil navigasi serta menerima personil baru berlisensi atau bersertifikasi. Keterbatasannya fasilitas peralatan navigasi di kantor otoritas bandar udara wilayah III tidak mempengaruhi kinerja petugas. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan terbatasnya peralatan tidak menghambat kinerja petugas dalam melakukan pengawasan dan dapat menunjang kinerja petugas saat melakukan pengawasan.
Pelatihan Penulisan Position Paper Model United Nation Bagi Mahasiswa Hubungan Internasional Universitas Tanjungpura
Authors: Alunaza Hardi
Published: May 2024

This service community is based on the obstacles faced by international relations students in West Kalimantan who do not have good skills in writing position papers. Another obstacle encountered is that many students do not like reading international news or journals, so they are not confident in following the United Nation model.However, students should have adequate skills in scientific writing, communication skills in English, public speaking, analytical skills and critical thinking.The aim of this activity is helping to stimulate students to have the courage to write and practice taking part in MUN, and to get used to conveying ideas and arguments in public. This activity was carried out in September 2022 with educational material regarding position papers, questions and answers, documentation and reporting. After participating in training activities, students have increased understanding in writing topic background, past international action, country policy, and possible solutions. That can be seen from the relevance of the topic, sharpness of arguments, appropriateness of structure, use of appropriate language, and consistency in writing. Students also understand examples of position papers on various topics such as politics, economics, social and culture.
Hubungan Pengetahuan tentang Jajan Sehat dengan Status Gizi Anak di SDN Mancar 01 Peterongan Jombang
Authors: Puspita Sylvie , Aziz Aditya Nuraminudin Aziz , Temorubun Lusiana Bernadeta
Published: May 2024

Status gizi merupakan salah satu indikator yang digunakan untuk mengukur keadaan tubuh akibat mengonsumsi makanan dan penggunaan zat-zat gizi. Status gizi dibedakan menjadi 4 kategori, yaitu gizi kurang, gizi baik dan gizi lebih dan obesitas. Konsumsi seseorang berpengaruh pada status gizi seseorang dimana status gizi baik atau status gizi optimal terjadi apabila tubuh memperoleh cukup zat gizi yang digunakan secara efisien, sehingga kemungkinan pertumbuhan fisik, perkembangan otak, kemampuan kerja dan kesehatan secara umum berada pada tingkat yang optimal. Tujuan  Penelitian ini adalah Untuk Mengetahui Hubungan Pengetahuan Tentang Jajan Sehat Dengan Status Gizi Anak Di Sekolah Di SDN Mancar 01 Peterongan Jombang. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan analitik korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Dalam penelitian ini didapatkan populasi 70 siswa/siswi kelas IV,VI dan VI SDN Mancar 01 Peterongan Jombang dengan jumlah sampel 60 responden. Dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Alat pengumpulan data berupa lembar kuesioner serta analisis data menggunakan uji spearman rho. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar responden memiliki  pengetahuan baik sebanyak 37 responden (61,7%) dan hampir seluruhnya responden memiliki status gizi cukup sebanyak 57 responden (95,0%). Berdasarkan hasil uji spearman rho didapatkan nilai 0,00 < a (0,05), H1 diterima yang berarti ada Hubungan Pengetahuan Tentang Jajan Sehat Dengan Status Gizi Anak Di Sekolah Di SDN Mancar 01 Peterongan Jombang. Siswa/siswi diharapkan memiliki pengetahuan atau informasi yang baik untuk mencegah status gizi buruk dan lebih memperhatikan dalam memilih jajan sehat/makanan ringan untuk dapat memenuhi kebutuhan gizinya.