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Operational challenges and strategic solutions for power distribution in Mendol Island
No full textPurpose: This thesis addresses critical issues within the plant's capacity and operational framework, emphasizing the importance of enhancing the generation system's resilience through the N-1 and N-2 capacity criteria.
Research Methodology: The research methodology encompasses both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, including observations, interviews, brainstorming sessions, and document reviews.
Results: The study's findings highlight the significant gaps between the plant's targeted and actual performance metrics over a four-year period, revealing persistent underperformance in energy production and substantial fluctuations in fuel consumption. The application of N-1 and N-2 criteria is crucial for ensuring the system's reliability and resilience, particularly as renewable energy sources are integrated into the grid.
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Contribution: The contribution of this research to the field of power distribution management is twofold: it provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing the Teluk Dalam Diesel Power Plant and proposes viable solutions to enhance its operational performance and sustainability
Violation of human rights and The Jurisdiction of The International Criminal Court
No full textThe territorial disputes between countries will always be a crucial aspect of the doctrine of national sovereignty, even though international law has now introduced the concept of borderless existence to enhance universal cooperation among nations. In reality, territorial disputes still occur in some regions, resulting in significant casualties on both sides of the conflict and often marked by reports of humanitarian tragedies. This research aims, firstly, to identify and analyze humanitarian crimes occurring in the conflict zone between Palestine and Israel and, secondly, to examine the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (hereafter referred to as ICC) in handling humanitarian crimes resulting from the conflict between Palestine and Israel. The research methodology employed is normative legal research, utilizing an approach based on legal regulations or international rules and a case-based approach. Secondary legal materials serve as the primary sources, and the research involves library research as well as qualitative descriptive analysis of legal materials. Moreover, The research shows indicate the emergence of victims, particularly women and children, and the extensive damage to non-military public facilities due to the conflict, suggesting indications of violations of the laws of war (humanitarian law). To summary up, The ICC has jurisdiction covering the principles of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression. A novelty in this research is the affirmation of the ICC's jurisdiction and the United Nations Security Council's obligation to promptly halt the war on humanitarian grounds as an Obligation Erga Omnes. This study is limited to the humanitarian tragedy between Israel and Palestine without considering territorial status based on sovereignty principles
Ethical violation by the Chairman of the Constitutional Court against Indonesian law and democracy
No full textPurpose: This study aims to analyze the decision of the Honorary Council of the Constitutional Court Number 02/MKMK/L/11/2023 regarding violations of the code of ethics of the chairman of the Constitutional Court, where the Constitutional Court's decision on the age limit of presidential and vice presidential candidates has caused polemics and pros and cons for society and Indonesian democracy.
Method: The research method used is normative legal research that focuses on coherence between principles, concepts, and positive legal rules.
Results: The results of this study indicate that the Decision of the Honorary Council of the Constitutional Court Number 02 / MKMK / 11/2023 states that Anwar Usman was proven to have committed serious violations of the code of ethics and behavior of constitutional judges in a state of law; the position of the ruler and the people in the eyes of the law are the same (equal) and not people who have power will feel immune to the law. In carrying out their duties as Constitutional Court Judges, they must uphold the code of ethics and not abuse trust, position, or authority for personal or group interests. Therefore, the decision of the Honorary Council of the Constitutional Court Number 02/MKMK/L/1/2023 imposed on the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court is expected to restore public trust in the institution of the Constitutional Court.
Limitations: The limitation of this research is the decision of MKMK Number 02/MKMK/L/11/2023 and the code of ethics of the office.
Contributions: This research can contribute to Constitutional Court Judges in giving judicial decisions to pay attention to the code of ethics of office, for legal academics as research material in adding insight into positive law, and for the community to restore public trust in the Constitutional Court
Efforts to reduce illegal parking in Lampung Province
No full textPurpose: The formulation of the problem in this study is how land is prohibited for parking and the efforts to suppress illegal parking in Lampung Province.
Research Methodology: The method used in this study was descriptive and qualitative.
Results: The results of this study are There are 10 no-parking areas that must be obeyed, including: Bends, shoulders or a bridge, On pedestrian or bicycle tracks, Near traffic lights, On main roads, Facing or close to other stopped vehicles, Within 6 meters (20 feet) of an intersection, or within 9 meters (30 feet) of a bus stop, unless it is damaged. Then, they do not stop or park 3 m (10 feet) on the other side of a fire hydrant, or which may interfere with the access of firefighting vehicles to the hydrant, along slippery roads, on overpasses, tunnels, or on the side of the road leading to the overpass or tunnel, on grass verge or road shoulder. The efforts of the Lampung Province Transportation Agency to deal with illegal parking constraints are as follows: The Department of Transportation must perform mapping, good parking management not only helps in traffic management but also increases local revenue (PAD), the importance of awareness from the community and the government, the government must be present and provide guidance and ensure that parking is managed properly, there are sanctions for violators of indiscriminate parking, but the emphasis is more on education and guidance than sanctions alone
The influence of organizational culture and transformational leadership on employee performance at PT PLN (Persero) South Sumatera, Jambi and Bengkulu
No full textPurpose: The main goal of this research is to examine the relationship between the organizational culture of PT PLN (Persero) South Sumatera, Jambi, and Bengkulu, as well as the impact of transformational leadership on employee performance.
Method: This study's methodology is a quantitative analysis of survey data. The research population consisted of employees of PT PLN (Persero), South Sumatra, Jambi, and Bengkulu. The total sampling method was used. The study sample consisted of 288 participants. The data collection technique used a closed questionnaire from an employee survey. Data analysis was carried out using continuum lines and SEM-PLS analysis as well as hypothesis testing using full model Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis with smartPLS This research was carried out at PLN South Sumatera, Jambi and Bengkulu using quantitative methods.
Results: Research shows that organizational culture is strong, transformational leadership is effective, and employee performance is high. In terms of the effects on employee performance, organizational culture is positively and significantly correlated with high scores, while transformational leadership is positively but not significantly correlated.
Limitations: Culture, transformative leadership, and performance metrics may be difficult to standardize and use in different work settings. The use of measurement tools that are not valid or reliable can affect the validity of conclusions. Research may be conducted in limited contexts or samples, which reduces the ability to generalize the findings to broader populations or organizations. Other factors outside the organizational culture and transformational leadership, such as economic factors, market conditions, and individual factors, can influence employee performance. The study's limitations in controlling for or including these factors may limit the validity of the findings.
Contributions: Aside from contributing to the growth of scientific understanding, this research has the potential to become a business strategy for enhancing the quality of organizational culture in accordance with the mission and vision of the company through the practice of transformational leadership and organizational cultur
Social media use and entrepreneurial intention of students in higher education
No full textPurpose: Social media use has become pervasive in the lives of students in both academic and nonacademic activities. This study aimed to assess the influence of social media use on the entrepreneurial intention of final-year students of the Higher National Diploma (HND) final year students of Accra Technical University (ATU).
Research Methodology: The study used a descriptive research methodology that adopted a quantitative research approach; with a population of HND final-year students, data were gathered from 200 respondents through questionnaires. Purposive sampling was used to select participants for the study. The data received from the respondents were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics using IBM SPSS Statistics 24.
Results: The results showed that students were very active on social media and found it very useful. Five-year students considered entrepreneurship a career choice after school. The results also indicated that social media use had a significant direct effect on students’ entrepreneurial intention.
Limitations: This study focused on social media use as a determinant of entrepreneurial intention, and was limited to final-year HND students.
Contribution: Tertiary institutions, as part of entrepreneurship education, should allow students to explore the use of social media to advance the entrepreneurship drive as this increases entrepreneurial intention.
Practical Implications: Educators must inculcate the use of social media in practical activities during entrepreneurship education. Future research should examine how specific social media sites contribute to improving entrepreneurial intention among final-year students in tertiary institutions.
Novelty: This study examined social media as a factor influencing students’ entrepreneurial intentions
The effect of the amount of murabaha financing, mentoring and length of business on increasing income
No full textPurpose: This study aims to examine how Murabahah financing, mentoring programs, and the length of business operation affect the income growth of MSMEs at Bank Sumut KCPSy Multatuli.
Methods: The study was conducted at Bank Sumut KCPSy Multatuli and focused on 60 MSME clients. A quantitative approach was used, with data collected through questionnaires. The data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression, processed with SPSS version 25.
Results: The research found that the income growth of MSMEs is significantly influenced by Murabahah financing, mentoring programs, and the duration of business operation. These factors together account for 80.7% of the increase in income, while the remaining 20.3% is influenced by other variables not covered in the study.
Limitations: The study is limited by its focus on only three factors and its reliance on data from one location, Bank Sumut KCPSy Multatuli, which may not fully capture other variables influencing MSME income growth.
Contribution: This study contributes to the understanding of factors driving income growth for MSMEs, particularly in the context of Islamic financing (Murabahah), mentorship, and business longevity. It is useful for policymakers, financial institutions, and researchers in the field of MSME development and Islamic finance.
Novelty: The novelty of this research lies in its focus on combining Murabahah financing, mentoring, and business duration as key determinants of income growth for MSMEs in the Indonesian context, which has not been thoroughly explored before
Exploratory analysis of learners’ motivation on learning Mathematics in Philippines
No full textPurpose: The primary objective of this study was to investigate how motivation explains learners’ performance in mathematics.
Research methodology: This study analyzed learners' age, sex, parents' educational attainment, siblings, occupation, and motivation using Mubeen and Reid's (2014) measurement. It also tested their relationship with mathematics achievement, and determined a regression model for predicting high school mathematics performance.
Results: The study revealed a male-dominated population of Grade 9 learners at Matucay National High School, with satisfactory mathematics performance and four siblings. They align their personal goals with learning, and their motivation is crucial for positive study habits and academic achievement, particularly in mathematics.
Limitations: This study examined learner motivations in mathematics among Grade 9 students at Matucay National High School, focusing on factors such as expectations, learning outcomes, development track, future career success, and test-taking ability.
Contribution: Given that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the municipality, this study will benefit students by offering strategies for staying motivated to learn mathematics to manage and regulate the impact of the outbreak on their academic performance.
Novelty: This study explores learners' motivation in mathematics among Grade 9 students at Matucay National High School in the Philippines. It uses Mubeen and Reid's motivation measurement and analyzes demographic factors, motivational attributes, and their correlations with academic achievement. The study revealed that mothers' educational attainment and motivation significantly predicted their mathematics performance. This study provides insights into improving mathematics education and learner outcomes
Mathematics learning motivated by computer attitude and social media engagement
No full textPurpose: This study aimed to investigate the impact of computer attitudes and social media engagement on students' motivation to learn mathematics.
Methodology: The study followed a descriptive-correlational approach involving 181 Grade 11 students from three private schools. Questionnaires and statistical tools were used to gather the data.
Results: The results revealed a clear connection between positive computer attitudes and active social media engagement. Moreover, significant evidence has indicated the effectiveness of motivated strategies in improving math learning outcomes. Interestingly, while computer attitudes alone did not significantly influence these strategies, social media engagement had a notable impact.
Limitations: Limited generalizability (specific region, Grade 11 private school focus).
Contribution: Enhances understanding of the link between computer attitude, social media, and motivated strategies in math learning. Emphasize integrating social media to boost motivation and learning outcomes. Valuable for students, teachers, administrators, and officials in shaping effective strategies.
Novelty: One key takeaway is the importance of integrating social media platforms into educational practices to enhance motivation and improve learning outcomes. This study provides valuable insights for students, teachers, administrators, and policymakers as they work together to shape effective learning strategies. Moreover, it offers a unique perspective on the role of technology and social media in fostering motivation and enriching learning experiences
Monetary policies and economic management: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
No full textPurpose: The objective of this paper is to empirically analyze the application of monetary policies for economic management in Sub-Saharan African countries. The study used time series data from two African countries, specifically Kenya and Rwanda to examine the effect of broad money on the Gross Domestic Product growth rate.
Research methodology: The study relied on secondary data; obtained from the World Bank Development Indicators database. The study analyzed the data using both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The hypothesis was tested using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) technique. The data were checked for normality and subjected to Unit Root tests using the Dickey-Fuller, Augmented Dickey-Fuller and Phillips-Perron text prior to further analysis.
Results: The results confirmed the stationarity of the data. The descriptive statistics showed that all variables were normally distributed. The OLS result showed that broad money growth had a positive statistically significant effect on the GDP growth rate of both countries.
Limitations: The study focused on two sub-Saharan African countries.
Contribution: This study explicates the fact that in order to have a robust financial system, which eventually results in sustainable economic development, solid monetary policies must be maintained.
Practical Implication: The implication of this study is the identification of how responsible, long-term fiscal and budgetary stance encourages economic growth.
Novelty: The study focuses on the application of monetary policies in the economic management of Sub-Saharan African countries; with a particular emphasis on Kenya and Rwanda. These two countries have recorded remarkable growth in Sub-Saharan Africa compared to other countries