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Slope stability is critical in geotechnical engineering, particularly in landslides regions. Conventional methods like Limit Equilibrium Methods (LEM) and Finite Element Methods (FEM) need enhancement through advanced computational technologies. This study explores the use of Artificial Neural Networks...

Due to the inherent characteristics of immersed tunnels, any unexpected incident during operational periods may lead to immeasurable losses, necessitating heightened attention to safety risks. This study investigates the structural impacts of flooding risks in operational immersed tunnels through numerical...

Aiming at the problem of low matching degree of the traditional urban fire emergency decision-making plan selection model, this paper combines multi-granularity uncertainty language with prospect theory to construct a new decision-making model. Firstly, the multi-granularity uncertainty language is used...

For engineering experiments such as marine trials where there is no explicit error function or it is difficult to establish a mathematical model for reproducibility, a computational method is proposed to assess their accuracy and reproducibility. First, calculate the combined uncertainty of various physical...

Image dehazing is a complex challenge within the field of computer vision, particularly when dealing with hazy or foggy scenes. Photographs captured in unfavourable weather conditions (such as haze, fog, smog, and mist) often suffer from significant degradation. These deteriorated images pose difficulties...

Many values can be learned from wayang kulit performance, such as the values of character, morals, and education. One of the values that can be learned is the psyche of wayang kulit characters, especially in the form of inner conflicts and their solutions. The inner conflict of the wayang kulit character...

This research aims to develop a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application for the university to enhance the efficiency of promotional strategies to increase the number of new students and eliminate manual tasks in the process. In this research, the software development method used was Rapid...

Quality assurance in higher education continues to be a serious challenge even the significant efforts that have been done to this end. Major strides have been made by Moroccan universities in this field especially since instituting the national agency for evaluation and quality assurance in higher education...

Current technological developments affect various aspects of life, including the marketing strategy of a product. As digital marketing becomes increasingly immersive and innovative, consumers continue to be captivated and experience things differently. One of the local perfumes, let’s call it XYZ perfume,...

The objective of this research is to find out how students perceive the strategies used by teachers in teaching academic writing. This research used a descriptive qualitative method. The datawere gathered through observation and interviews. The participants in this research were students who were following...

This comparative study focuses on comparing the Aridharma storyline on the reliefs of Jago Temple with the Aridharma or Angling Darma manuscript that developed in the Javanese community. The relief and the manuscript are important representations of Hindu-Buddhist literature and visual arts in East Java...

The right to privacy has been the most debatable constitutional question of the twenty first century particularly with the increased State surveillance. The Constitution provides no privacy protection, but then the Supreme Court has increasingly implied it into Article 14, Article 19, and Article 21...

This study explores pre-service science teachers’ learning needs for developing productive thinking—covering critical, creative, and self-regulatory dimensions—within sustainability-based science education. Using a mixed-method exploratory design, data were collected from 150 participants across three...

Medicinal plants play a crucial role in healthcare, but various diseases often threaten their cultivation. Early and accurate diagnosis of plant diseases is essential for maintaining plant health and ensuring sustainable production. Deep learning has emerged as a powerful tool for automated image-based...

This study aims to determine the extent of the quality of Building Permit from the Good Governance Perspective. Using a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, the delivery of public services in Indonesia is the responsibility of the central, provincial, city, and district governments. This research...

Plurality is an asset for the Indonesian nation-state to become a large and strong country. Indonesia’s condition is still in a safe position so that Indonesia will often survive disintegration because of the blurring of borders between regions and the absence of a political agenda that could support...

This research aims to elucidate the impact of negotiator emotions on negotiation outcomes within business contexts. Addressing a gap in empirical research, it investigates the inconsistent results regarding the effects of negative emotions, which may sometimes lead to positive outcomes contrary to common...

Slavery is an evil practice that violates people’s rights. Human rights should be protected to the highest degree in our day and age, and people generally have high moral standards. Ironically, though, slavery is still widely practiced in modern times, long after it ought to be prohibited by morality....

Financial complexity stems from a lack of financial literacy, excessive spending on unneeded products or impulse purchases, and sustaining an extravagant lifestyle, all of which have led to people resorting to loans to meet their requirements. Today, Malaysian young adults are indeed to be the main group...

The outbreak of COVID-19 and the lockdown of all activities forced the education systems across the world and particularly in South Africa to change the mode of teaching from face-to-face to online. This rapid shift has brought about many changes in all sectors, especially in the field of education....

Melioidosis or Whitmore’s disease is caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei infection in humans. Burkholderia pseudomallei is the self-propelling bacteria that zooms around using its trusty flagellum, measuring a mere 2-5 micrometers in length and 0.4-0.8 micrometers in diameter. A human infection caused...

Just like video games, board games also need a long iterative development. However, there is still a lack of research on board games, particularly regarding their design and production processes in tight schedule environment, such as a board game jam. This paper explores the question: How can a board...

Tourism, a major economic sector globally, significantly contributes to GDP and employment. The post-pandemic recovery has bolstered tourism in Asia, driving regional growth. However, the sector’s expansion often incurs environmental and social costs, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices. This...

Porous asphalt is a type of pavement characterized by a porous structure that functions to reduce water ponding on the road surface. However, its large voids and uniform aggregate size result in lower stability and binder adhesion than conventional asphalt. This study aims to improve the structural performance...

This systematic review investigates the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) of pre-service mathematics teachers in secondary schools by addressing two key research questions: (1) Which journals have published scientific articles in this domain? (2) What is the state of TPACK among pre-service...

The independent curriculum, known as “Kurikulum Merdeka”, as part of the national education policy, provides more autonomy to schools in developing learning programs based on the potential and needs of students. The importance of community participation is one of the factors in the successful implementation...

The title of this research is ‘The Symbols of Water in Cultural Perspective of Rote Dengka Ethnic’. The aim of this research is to describe the symbols of water in cultural of the Rote Dengka Ethnic and its expressions. Theoretical approach used is semiotics by Pierce and the method used is descriptive...

The present study examines the role of the presence of meaning in life and life satisfaction on university students’ career indecision. 164 Italian university students (Mage = 23.26; SDage = 3.44) took part in this study. Career Decision-making Difficulties Questionnaire, Meaning in Life Questionnaire,...

This work explores the benefits that reinforcement learning (RL) and unsupervised learning (UL) have over supervised learning (SL). Using RL and Python simulations are produced that closely mimic those observed in the real world, and an agent is trained using a form of genetic algorithm. The system created...

This study aims to see the description and influence of the level of brand image, level of religiosity, and level of online consumer review on the intensive purchase of cosmetics for halal studies in generations Z and Y in West Java. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with SEM-PLS analysis...

The increasing number of cases of intolerance and radicalism occurring in Central Java, especially among students and university students, has raised public concern, particularly in Demak Regency. Madrasah Aliyah (MA/Islamic high school) Miftahussalam Demak offers an innovative solution to enhance religious...

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of digital marketing efforts in increasing customer awareness of sustainable practices, with a particular focus on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. By analyzing how sustainable messaging is communicated through these platforms, the study...

It’s difficult and demanding to raise a child with exceptional learning needs. The inclusion of children with exceptional learning needs in all facets of their educational journeys must be a priority for society in this dynamic environment. To incorporate as many children on the learning spectrum as...

Yam rot caused by fungal pathogens has been of great concern to farmers in Nigeria and farmers of South-South Geopolitical zone of Nigeria are not exempted of this yam spoilage plight. This study was carried out on yam cultivated and harvested in the South-South of Nigeria to isolate and identify eco-friendly...

In international development, the relationship between economic development and foreign direct investment (FDI) has long been a topic of great interest. Although this interest has provided a wealth of information regarding the effects FDI on growth in developing countries, there has been little empirical...

This study’s goal is to look into how the rise of electric vehicles in the 4W class is affecting the automotive aftermarket. Aftermarket services refer to an automobile’s maintenance; it includes all related activities after its initial purchase and can be described as a secondary market to the automotive...

The aim of this research was to test the factors that may affect earnings management such as auditor size, industrial-specialized auditors, financial performance, corporate diversification, audit tenure, board of director size, and managerial ownership. The object used in this research was the observed...

In line with the sustainability issues, the Geblek Renteng Batik innovation has developed at Kulon Progo. To understand the purchase intention, the study involves social welfare and marketing mix. It is carried out on second-order modeling where the marketing mix is developed as a formative model while...

Introduction: Drugs targeting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) signaling pathway are approved therapies for cancer. Unfortunately, VEGF inhibitors lead to hypertension in 30-80% patients. Reduced nitric oxide synthase activity and increased vascular resistance have been proposed as potential...

Implementation of Covid 19 Handling Policy in Gampong Mon Geudong District Banda Sakti Lhokseumawe City is the title of this study. According to the Minister of Home Affairs’ Instruction No. 03 of 2021 on the Enactment of Restrictions on Micro-Based Community Activities and the Establishment of Corona...

Background: Aortic root dilation is an established risk factor for aortic dissection. Despite the relations between aortic root remodeling, carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) and aortic blood pressure have been advocated by several clinical studies and is supported by physical law, invasive...

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with premature atherosclerosis and arterial stiffening by an accumulation of advanced glycation end-products in vessel wall (1). Green tea polyphenols are considered a cardioprotective substance and may be used as an adjuvant for diabetes treatment,...

Objective: Evidence suggests the superiority of office aortic pressure over brachial on the evaluation of vascular damage and prognosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD); 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is regarded the optimal method for assessing blood pressure (BP) profile. The non-invasive...

Aortic stiffness is strongly related to age and mean arterial pressure (MAP). We investigated whether antihypertensive treatment modulates the association of the aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV) with age and with MAP in the general population. In the Czech post-MONICA, we measured the PWV in 735 subjects...