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The goal of this study is to find out how students’ critical thinking skills improve when e-learning-based blended learning is implemented. Using a pretest-posttest control group design, the research was conducted. After the experimental class went through the blended learning process, the post-test...

The design method and production process are presented in this paper for the fully dry-connected prefabricated slab, which consists of lower base slab units, upper cover slab units and connection systems. The cover slab units, the base slab units, and the connection systems form a whole slab that has...

Even if Internet platform businesses have made great progress, the issue of data monopolies has gained more attention. The fairness and effectiveness of society have been severely harmed by the monopoly of the Internet platform, and the platform economy’s anti-monopoly has emerged as the key to promoting...

Both performance and long-term learning may be loaded by the rigidity and anxiety that characterize traditional English language exams. Although humor’s benefits in classroom instruction—such as stress reduction, motivation, and retention—are well known, its function in assessment is still less understood....

Under the new development pattern, digital transformation is the best option for retail enterprises to cope with various risks in the face of changing market conditions, to enhance their efficiency and competitiveness. First, this paper uses the DEA-Malmquist index to measure the data of 20 retail enterprises...

This study aims to determine “The strategy of building motivation for Da’wah leadership in the study group of Mualaf in Banda Aceh”. The number of mualafs continues to increase, demanding seriousness in their guidance and motivating them in leading the Islamic study group. The variety of mualaf problems...

This study intends to ascertain the impact of motor vehicle fuel taxes, motor vehicle titling transfer fees, and motor vehicle taxes on Sumatera Island Province’s original income from 2018 to 2022. Ten provinces are gathered as study samples for this population by the application of the entire sampling...

In recent years, generative artificial intelligence (GAI) has attracted unprecedented attention around the world, and its influence is deep into every industry. The educational sector has seen extensive discussions about the application value of GAI. To investigate how GAI impacts teachers’ work in composition...

Vivienne Westwood’s gradual growth from a street subculture representative to an evergreen tree among high-end clothing brands is inseparable from its rich brand heritage and pioneering spirit. This article uses the Saturn symbol, a visual totem of the iconic brand spirit, as a perspective to delve into...

The human rights responsibilities in global supply chains pose significant challenges for multinational companies. With the deepening of globalization, supply chains have become increasingly complex, involving multiple countries and regions, as well as various production and service links. This complexity...

During a fire accident, smoke has been reported to be the main cause of heavy casualties. Hence, smoke management play an important role on escape. Fire Dynamics Simulator software (FDS) was utilized to carry out full scale numerical simulations of fire accident in a flat large space building. According...

The evaluation index system of the development level of digital transformation of manufacturing enterprises based on innovation-driven is an important basis for the measurement and evaluation of the development level of digital transformation of manufacturing enterprises under the current environment....

This paper aims to describe the noble teachings of Ranggawarsita III in the Sabdajati manuscript. The noble advice is useful for every human being, including those in power. The research method uses a qualitative approach with library research techniques, the analysis uses content analysis techniques...

Students’ geometric thinking abilities in geometry lectures are in the low category. The cause of aim of this research is to determine students’ needs in learning geometry to improve the geometry learning process so that they can improve geometric thinking abilities. This research is qualitative, with...

Redistributing population and achieving balanced regional development has become a critical socioeconomic challenge. With the popularization of computer technologies such as big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence, the e-commerce platforms in rural areas have become increasingly complete....

Based on the Juvenile Criminal Justice System Law of the government focuses on Restorative Justice and Diversion which focuses on the recovery of perpetrators rather than convictions such as on criminal acts committed by adults. The establishment of this law is intended to be able to eliminate the stigma...

Robot grasp detection, commonly performed using Deep Neural Networks (DNNs), has proven to be a memory and power-intensive task that is required in resource-constrained environments. This paper proposes the use of And-Or-Grammar Networks (AOGNets) to reduce the constraints on embedded platforms. The...

The policy of this local content program is based on the fact that Indonesia has a diverse culture. Therefore, it is necessary for elementary school students in Bandung as the capital of West Java province to get to know the local culture, namely Sundanese culture. Based on the problem analysis, it was...

The rising frequency and sophistication of cyber threats in India’s cyberspace demand a robust real-time threat intelligence system for early detection, analysis, and mitigation. Traditional cyber security measures fall short due to fragmented data sources and limited adaptive threat detection. This...

This study explores the implementation of digital pedagogies in English language learning beyond the classroom (LLBC) among non-English major university students. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with ten participants selected purposively based on their active engagement with digital...

The effect of homestay feedback systems on patron satisfaction in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, is examined in this study. It describes how feedback response systems and customer satisfaction relate to homestays in rural tourism. The results show that customer satisfaction is significantly increased...

Multiple studies have examined the relationship between HIV knowledge, family support, and social support in influencing antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. This study assessed the long-term impact of ART use on depression among people living with HIV in Jakarta, Indonesia, focusing on demographic...

Adversarial attacks affect the performance of NIDS as attackers subtly modify inputs to bypass detection in traditional machine learning models. Ensuring adversarial robustness is essential for maintaining reliable detection under such conditions. Explainable AI (XAI) provides transparent insights into...

The Metaverse, an emerging digital realm seamlessly merging the physical and virtual domains, has garnered considerable attention for its potential to profoundly reshape multiple aspects of our daily lives. Within the realm of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures, the Metaverse presents...

Regions are the spearhead of a country's development. Since the implementation of Regional Autonomy in Indonesia, the role of central government as a regional coach has not shown significant success in developing the regions, especially regions that are far from the capital The purpose of this study...

There are many anthropometry indices used for determining obesity. Wrist circumference and neck circumference are alternative clinical tools and easy to use for the indicator of obesity. This cross sectional study aimed to assess the sensitivity and specificity of obesity detection based on wrist and...

In the context of the rapid development of information technology, digital transformation has become a crucial means for enterprises to enhance their competitiveness. However, the effects of digital transformation vary significantly among enterprises in different regions. This study selects listed companies...

This study explores the impact of integrating the generative AI tool ChatGPT on the writing skills of Chinese EFL learners, aiming to lay the groundwork for an AI-integrated teaching guide that upholds essential educational outcomes and fosters autonomous learning. Conducted at the College of Education,...

The word ‘meta’ gained prominence when the social media platform Facebook renamed itself ‘Meta Platforms, Inc.’ Originating from ancient Greek, the word means ‘beyond’ or to ‘transcend’ and was popularised in the 1990s by online gaming industry in games like ‘Dungeons and Dragons’. The term ‘metaverse’...

Tighter market competition and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic requires small and medium industries to be able to win the market and survive in the competition. Small and medium industries are required to have advantages that can make them able to compete in the market. So it can be said that the success...

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has announced the intention to launch the digital yuan, officially called the Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP), for the public use. The inception of the DCEP raises some important questions. How would the DCEP impact China’s existing economic model? How would...

HIV infection is a globally recognized health issue, characterized by the invasion of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, leading to the development of AIDS. People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) encounter multifaceted challenges encompassing bio-psycho-social-spiritual dimensions. The pivotal role of self-acceptance...

This study describes the perception of stakeholders about the importance of accounting professional ethics education. This study aimed to see the differences in stakeholders’ perceptions, namely lecturers, alumni and students. In contrast to previous studies, which only looked at the conceptual differences...

The global crisis in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the batik industry in Kampung Laweyan, resulting in a 60% drop in sales and a bankruptcy threat. Despite these difficulties, Laweyan batik craftswomen have maintained the functioning of their businesses at that time. They have...

Digital transformation is a key driver of efficiency and effectiveness in construction projects in the Industry 4.0 era, but its implementation in Aceh faces specific local and operational barriers. These barriers include uneven internet and cloud infrastructure across districts, limited APBA budget...

China’s economy has shifted from the stage of high-speed growth to the stage of high-quality development. Under the concept of green development and sustainable development, the ESG performance of strategic emerging industries has attracted much attention. This study uses the financial data of listed...

This research examines the difficulties faced by students at SD Inpres Manimeri II, Teluk Bintuni, in learning Indonesian poetry, by emphasizing the importance of the value of mutual cooperation in the learning process. Using literature study and fieldwork methods, this research identifies specific challenges...

The reduced costs associated with deploying and utilizing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have spurred their widespread adoption across various industries, including aerial photography, information gathering, and search and rescue operations. However, this rapid uptake has also raised concerns regarding...

As electronics become more complex and able to do numerous jobs simultaneously, heat generation becomes inevitable. Therefore, to improve the devices’ capacity to dissipate heat, the heat transfer assembly is used. Electronic circuits and gadgets are more prone to malfunction when their operating temperature...

This research adopts marketing 4C theory to explore customer’s purchase intention on green packaging beverage products between two groups of female college students in Vietnam and Taiwan. The study conducts a qualitative method by moderating two focused groups to understand different buying perspectives...

Graduate unemployment is a pressing issue that significantly impacts both individuals and the broader economy. While various initiatives attempt to address this problem, particularly from Universities of Technology, many of these efforts, such as entrepreneurial and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs,...

Purpose/Background/Objectives: Obesity is associated with increased risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Leptin-deficient mice (ob/ob) are widely employed to investigate obesity. This study is aimed at providing a micro-ultrasound (mUS) longitudinal evaluation of the ob/ob mouse in terms of...

Background: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) are treatment options for end stage renal disease (ESRD). However, few are known on the cardiovascular impose of those therapeutic modalities. Our aim is to uncover endothelial damage and subclinical atheromatous process in male patients on chronic...

Background: Hypertension has adverse effects on microvascular function but there are limited methods that permit non-invasive assessment of the microcirculation in man in vivo. We used Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to assess microvascular reactive hyperaemia in skeletal muscle following a short period...

Background: Middle age represents a life period where incidence of cardiovascular events typically augments. Our aim is to investigate any association between peripheral vascular rheology and distribution of coronary artery disease (CAD) in middle aged erectile dysfunction (ED) population. Methods:...

Purpose: The prognostic significance of carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) remains to be determined in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). We investigated the predictive value of cfPWV for various endpoints in T1D. Methods: At baseline, cfPWV was measured using the SphygmoCor device in 652...

Arterial stiffness may influence the contour of the peripheral pulse, suggesting that contour analysis of the digital volume pulse (DVP) might be used to estimate peripheral blood pressure and a stiffness index (SI). The objective is to establish a transfer function that estimates the peripheral blood...

Background: Women with a history of pre-eclampsia (PE) are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. We evaluated the cardiovascular health of women who had PE in comparison with women who had normotensive pregnancies. Methods: We assessed heart rate-adjusted augmentation index (AIx SphygmoCor),...