Adaptive Scenario Planning Development for Indonesian Digital Health Industry: Case Study of Export Support Services (ESS) in Promoting UK Companies Entering Indonesia

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The COVID-19 pandemic, once an unpredictable yet plausible future event, has proven to be a reality, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation. Factors such as varying Universal Health Coverage (UHC) maturity, limitations in healthcare infrastructure, and unpredictable private sector moves, including venture capital investments, add to the uncertainty. Like the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit was another unpredictable yet plausible event that has become a reality.  Export Support Service (ESS), a UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) initiative, assists UK SMEs in expanding beyond the EU post-Brexit, including Indonesia’s digital health sector. The study refines its strategy to navigate the market’s complexities through adaptive scenario planning. This study identified 25 key factors shaping Indonesia’s digital health future and developed three scenarios: “Cherry Blossom Park,” “Volcano Eruptions Amidst a Forest,” and “High-Tech Greenhouse in a Desert.” Each scenario explores implications and opportunities, providing strategic guidance for ESS.

Enhancing Asset Performance: Maintenance Strategies for the GBC Pumping System at PT Freeport Indonesia

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Focusing on Grasberg Block Caving (GBC) pumping system PT Freeport Indonesia, this study examines the factors of not achieving target and analyze the recommended solution. The research aims to identify the root causes of performance gaps and propose strategies to improve asset performance ultimately to achieve the company targets. The study employs a mixed method (quantitative approach as primary and qualitative as secondary) and analysis conducted with Pareto Chart identifies key factors contributing to performance gaps, Root Cause Analysis using Current Reality Tree to gather potential causes, as well as generating alternative solution and using Kepner-Tregoe Decision Analysis Evaluates and selects the recommended alternative solutions. The results are expected to provide actionable insights for the company. Implementing recommended alternative solution estimated saving 83% of the costs associated with component replacements and reduce overall unscheduled downtime 63.65%.

The Traumatic Implications of Sexual Assault on the Academic Performances of Female Students: A Study of Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State

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This research seeks to investigate the traumatic implications of sexual assault of female students of selected tertiary institutions in Anambra State on their academic performance. The specific objectives were to basically assess the relationship between sexual assault and non-attendance to lectures   and the relationship between sexual assault and academic failure. The research was carried out using a descriptive survey design. The population of the study was one thousand three hundred and seventy (896) female students of three selected tertiary institutions under study. Data was collected from primary source using a well structured questionnaire. Designed instrument was validated through content validity using five experts from both the industry and academia. Data were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient at 0.05 probability level of significance aided by computer through the application of statistical packaging for social sciences (SPSS version 23). Findings indicated that: there was a significant relationship between sexual assault(r = 0.104, p = 0.000, p-value < 0.05) and non-attendance to lectures   and the relationship between sexual assault (r = 0.014; p=0.001; p-value < .05) and academic failure. It is recommended that school management should establish counseling units across all tertiary institutions with professional counselors employed to counsel victims as well as encouraging them to move on with their usual academic life.

Fast Dissolving Film of Levocetirizine: Solubility Enhancement by forming Inclusion Complex with β-cyclodextrin, Formulation and Evaluation

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Objective: Levocetirizine is a long-acting potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which has a very low solubility in Gastrointestinal (GI) fluids results in poor bioavailability after oral administration. The present investigation aimed to formulate and evaluate fast dissolving oral films containing levocetirizine to overcome solubility and bioavailability problems thereby to facilitate the convenience of paediatric and geriatric patients.

Method: The inclusion complexes of levocetirizine with β-cyclodextrin were prepared. In vitro dissolution study was performed to fix the ratio with better dissolution rate. The selected inclusion complex was then utilized for the preparation of fast dissolving oral films by solvent casting method using sodium CMC/ chitosan as film-forming agents, sodium starch glycolate/crospovidone as super disintegrating agents. PEG 400 used as a plasticizer. Formulations (F1-F6) were prepared and evaluated for their physicochemical properties. In vitro disintegration, dissolution and permeation studies were also carried out.

The Associations between Sleeping Quality during nighttime and Personal Emotions among High School students

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High school students prioritize academic and work-related responsibilities, they often overlook the critical role of sleeping quality in promoting physical recovery and students emotions. Notably, both insufficient and excessive sleep can adversely affect emotional states. Consequently, we conducted a study to investigate the relationship between nighttime sleep duration and student’s emotions in daytime. This study utilized sleep duration questionnaires and emotional state assessments administered over a one-week period.

Developing Business Strategies to Grow the Business of PT Asia Civil Indonesia

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The significant market growth translate into business opportunity for construction such toll road, office building, bridge, LRT, High speed train, including huge opportunity in IKN and data centre with potential The Indonesia Construction Market size is estimated at USD 264.34 billion in 2023, and is expected to reach USD 379.41 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 7.50% during the forecast period (2023-2028). This opportunity in industry up trend but no impact in growth PT Asia Civil Indonesia and company need to renew and review their focus on business model development with business strategy approach and need to evaluation they are market growth and cost structure. In qualitative research utilizing depth interviews, the research design serves as the blueprint guiding the investigation’s execution. The primary objective of this research approach is to delve deeply into participants’ thoughts, feelings, and experiences to gain rich and nuanced insights into the phenomena under study. In conclusion, the research conducted on PT ACI underscores the importance of strategic initiatives in enhancing its business operations within the construction industry. Through a comprehensive analysis of current business practices and market dynamics, PT ACI can identify areas for improvement and leverage opportunities for growth. The implementation plan outlined in the study emphasizes the significance of networking strategies and technology adaptation in achieving business objectives. Networking plays a pivotal role in expanding PT ACI’s reach within the industry, facilitating valuable connections with potential clients, partners, and industry peers. By actively participating in industry events, forums, and networking opportunities, PT ACI can build relationships, gain insights into market trends, and secure new business opportunities.

Identify Issues That Influence Customer Satisfaction Using Sentiment Analysis and Topic Modeling

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The development of internet users in Indonesia continues to increase over time, this makes customers comfortable with digital transactions. Trinusa Travelindo Company or better known as Traveloka, which is engaged in the online travel agent sector, has proven its extraordinary achievement, namely becoming the E-tourism application that is ranked 1st most visited by the Indonesian people in 2022. However, these results are also directly proportional to the number of negative reviews created in the application review itself. This study aims to identify what issues affect customer satisfaction with topic modelling. This study uses the text mining method derived from the results of Traveloka application user reviews. The data source obtained in this study is secondary data by using the Traveloka application review data crawling technique with samples from January to May. Based on sentiment analysis, positive sentiment is more dominant (50.38%) compared to negative sentiment (49.62%). User reviews are grouped based on the results of sentiment analysis, then Topic Modelling is carried out to find out what issues affect customer satisfaction. The topic modelling of the data used is Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) and Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA) with the help of phyton 6.3. to find out what words and topics often appear or as factors that influence customer satisfaction. The most influential negative issues include the refund and payment process, pay later services, and the ordering experience which is considered complicated. On the other hand, issues that contribute positively to customer satisfaction include product quality, service quality, and promos and discounts. This is reinforced by the results of topic modelling which show that these aspects are often the main concerns in user reviews on the Google Play store. Thus, this study suggests that in order to increase customer satisfaction, Traveloka needs to focus on improving the quality of service, products, and offering more attractive promos, while simplifying the refund process and ordering experience in the application, some still say it is complicated

Utilization of Buton Granular Asphalt (BGA) as Asphalt and Filler Content Substitution Material – in Asphalt Concrete Mixture- Wearing Course

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Roads are one of the infrastructure that is urgently needed in improving the accessibility of an area and has a crucial role as a connecting infrastructure that facilitates the transportation of people and goods. This road must be able to handle the volume of traffic according to the plan, so planning must ensure smooth transportation. Asbuton can be used as a binding material on road pavements. However, the use of buton asphalt as a road construction material in Indonesia has not had a significant impact on infrastructure development carried out by the government. The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics of Marshall’s test value using Buton Granural Asphalt as a substitute for filler and Fine Aggregate in the mixture of Asphalt Concrete – Wearing Course (AC – WC). The type of data used is primary data obtained from laboratory test results and secondary data obtained from SNI Bina Marga 2018 rev.2. The results showed that with the addition of 19% BGA (Buton Granular Asphalt) as a filler and fine aggregate material, the stability of the mixture could be increased up to 2369,8 kg with the addition of BGA, when compared to aggregate without BGA, the stability value was higher. Based on the test of the characteristics of the 0% BGA mixture marshall obtained a density value of 2,304 t/m³, stability of 1240,6 kg, fatigue of 3.4 mm, Marshall Quotient (MQ) of 366,0 kg/mm, VMA of 16,3%, VFB of 76.2%, VIM of 3.9%. Marshall testing on a mixture of 19% BGA obtained a density value of 2325,0 t/m³, Stability of 2369,8 kg, Fatigue of 3.4 mm, Marshall Quotient(MQ) of 697,1 kg/mm, VMA of 15,4%, VFB of 80,0%, VIM of 3.1%.

All test parameters meet the standards set out in the 2018 General Bina Marga specification for revision 2 road and bridge construction work, so that AC-WC asphalt concrete with 0% and 19% BGA substitution can be used.

Plant-Based Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis Management: A Review

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Dermatological issues pose a frequent challenge for small clinical practitioners, presenting a spectrum of conditions encompassing otitis, pyoderma, anal sac problems, flea allergy, and atopic dermatitis (AD). Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic and recurring skin condition characterized by distributed skin lesions. In recent decades, researchers have shown a keen interest in AD due to its increased prevalence in developed countries. While various treatment strategies, including biological and immune modulators, are available for AD, each has certain limitations. Researchers have exhibited a significant interest in managing AD with herbal medicines. The use of herbal drugs for AD could potentially eliminate local and systemic adverse effects associated with long-term corticosteroid use, as well as reduce the high cost of therapy with biological drugs. This review discusses traditional East Asian herbal medicines as well as scientific data related to newer herbal extracts or compositions for the treatment of AD. The paper also delves into in vivo animal models and in vitro cell cultures that have been investigated with herbal medicines to establish a potential role in the treatment of AD. In conclusion, herbal medicines could serve as a better and safer complementary and alternative treatment option for AD.

A Study on Performance of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Kalyana Karnataka Region

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 Rural roads in Karnataka are low volume roads comprising both village roads (VRs) and other district roads (ODRs). Pradhana Manthri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched to provide rural connectivity by way of all-weather roads to eligible habitations with a population of 500 and above. The main objective of the official is to Know the Concepts of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. to know the trends and patterns and to find out the Overall Progress and performances of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in the Kalyana Karnataka Region in the study area. This paper is analytical, descriptive, and prepared based mainly on secondary data. The periods of study were taken from 2000-2001 to 2022-23. The finding of the Bidar Koppal Raichur and Yadagiri, except for all district road sensation and habitation, was positively upgraded. there’s an increase in both sanctioned and completed road lengths across all districts, with varying degrees of completion. The sanctioned and completed road lengths stationary R-squared is approximately 0.536, indicating that around 53.6% of the variance in completed road length is explained by the predictors in the model. The sanctioned and completed road length data shows that there is an increase in road length and a complete but small gap here. Yadagiri districts are slowly upgrading compared to other districts. The “Total Cost” and “Total Expenditure” for each district. On average, “Total Cost” appears slightly higher than “Total Expenditure” across all years. Finally, the researcher suggests that the govt to take over the more advanced technology and adopt the other notion billed the road construction methods, and made by the concrete road, because the biggest benefit of concrete road construction is the longevity. Lasting 20-40 years on average.