Allocation Of Funds Research Articles

Research on Road Internal Disease Identification Algorithm Based on Attention Fusion Mechanisms.

Internal disease in asphalt pavement is a crucial indicator of pavement health and serves as a vital basis for maintenance and rehabilitation decisions. It is closely related to the optimization and allocation of funds by highway maintenance management departments. Accurate and rapid identification of internal pavement diseases is essential for improving overall pavement quality. This study aimed to identify internal pavement diseases using deep learning algorithms, thereby improving the efficiency of determining internal pavement diseases. In this work, a multi-view recognition algorithm model based on deep learning is proposed, with attention fusion mechanisms embedded both between channels and between views. By comparing and analyzing the training and recognition results of different neural networks, it was found that the multi-view recognition algorithm model based on attention fusion demonstrates the best performance in identifying internal pavement diseases.

Manajemen Keuangan Madrasah dalam Pengadaan Sarana dan Prasarana Pendidikan

This study underscores the importance of effective financial management in the procurement of educational facilities and infrastructure at MA Al Washoya Ngoro Jombang, aiming to support optimal learning processes. Effective financial management is essential to ensure that the madrasah can provide adequate facilities in line with established educational standards. The objective of this research is to analyze how financial management is implemented at MA Al Washoya, focusing on planning, inventory, and evaluation related to the procurement of educational facilities and infrastructure.The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach, using data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation. The study examines the financial planning process involving the Waka Sarpras, fund allocation based on annual work meetings, and how inventory and financial evaluation are conducted to ensure proper and efficient use of funds.The findings reveal that financial management at MA Al Washoya is functioning reasonably well; however, there are areas requiring improvement, particularly in optimizing procurement and maintenance of existing facilities and infrastructure. The evaluation indicates that, although facilities and infrastructure have been planned and procured, better maintenance is needed to ensure their sustainability. The study recommends that the madrasah be more proactive in financial planning and asset maintenance strategies to ensure the achievement of high-quality and sustainable educational outcomes.

Assetisation as a means to solve public problems: the research excellence framework and competitive future-making

ABSTRACT In this paper, we engage with the Research Excellence Framework (REF) – the UK government’s national policy tool for competitive allocation of scarce research funding. Success on the terms of the REF provides guaranteed income for UK Universities for a 6- or 7-year period – and as a result, we suggest that the REF operates as an asset-like structure. We utilise 3 examples to build a comparative analysis of ways in which the REF is becoming organised in asset-like ways, the mechanisms involved in monetising future REF income in the present and the consequences that follow from this activity. In making projections that bring future income into the present, we suggest much is at stake. We will use the paper to argue that as a result of these practices assetization is now becoming a key means of steering University governance.

Factors Affecting Project Owners' Commitment to Implement Green Building Principles in the South Kalimantan Province of Indonesia

The construction of green buildings faces various challenges, including high costs, extended implementation timelines, and numerous requirements that must be satisfied. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the implementation of green buildings. The research focuses on the PUPR Office in South Kalimantan Province, as well as planning consultants, construction management personnel, and contractors involved in the construction projects of the South Kalimantan Sports Hall and the Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjari Mosque in South Kalimantan Province. Key factors affecting the implementation of green buildings include financial commitment, energy savings, and the utilization of environmentally friendly materials. These factors encompass several variables: additional fund allocation for green buildings, the skills and experience of designers, the integration of natural and artificial lighting, energy-saving planning, the application of prefabrication technology and flatpack design, the use of sustainable materials, the incorporation of local wisdom, and strategies for light efficiency and outsourcing that involve gain sharing. Keywords: Building Construction, Building Energy Performance, Energy, Green Building, Green Construction

Map to prosperity: Natural resource revenue sharing and infrastructure development in Indonesia

The well-being of society can be realized through meeting basic needs, one of which is providing public infrastructure. This study examines the role of Natural Resource Revenue Sharing Funds (DBH SDA) on government investment in infrastructure in 491 regencies/cities in Indonesia. The testing in this research uses panel data regression analysis. The results show that per capita DBH SDA in Indonesia during the study period of 2010–2012 has a significant and positive influence on government investment in infrastructure. The selection of this period is based on the consideration that a resources boom has occurred, where there is an increased global demand for natural resource commodities followed by an increase in commodity prices, thereby positively impacting revenue for countries or regions abundant in natural resources. Despite DBH SDA having a significant and positive influence, regional spending on infrastructure tends to be more influenced by central government transfers such as General Allocation Fund (DAU), Special Allocation Fund (DAK), and Local Own-source Revenue (PAD). It was found that government investment in infrastructure tends to be influenced by transfer funds, indicating that the role of the central government remains significant in determining the infrastructure expenditure of regencies/cities in Indonesia.

Raising Green Finance Allocation Through Robust Governance: Evidence from Pakistani Corporations

Raising Green Finance Allocation Through Robust Governance: Evidence from Pakistani Corporations

When “symbolic” policy is anything but: Policy design and feedbacks from California's human right to water law

AbstractDespite the reality that advocates frequently expend significant resources to pass symbolic policies, this policy design has often been neglected by policy studies scholarship. We combine policy design and policy feedback theory to examine this oft overlooked policy design in practice using the case of California's human right to water law (Assembly Bill 685, or AB 685). Through semi‐structured interviews, archival research, and document analysis, we reveal how grassroots advocates deliberately and effectively pursued AB 685 to build power across the water justice movement and catalyze narrative change about drinking water access, while also building state responsiveness on the topic. These interpretive policy feedback effects then accelerated the policy's resource effects through formal policy changes in funding allocations, administrative structures, and regulatory systems. Collectively, feedbacks from AB 685 have transformed the sociopolitics of drinking water access. Contrary to prevailing wisdom, the policy's ambiguity proved key to building the broad coalition necessary to accomplish these changes, and it facilitated work across policy venues and governance scales through time, which is critical to enacting transformational change. Based on these findings, we argue that symbolic policies merit attention as a potentially advantageous policy design for social movements seeking social change and transformation.

Budget Politics of Aceh Province’s Special Autonomy Fund for Poverty Alleviation

Fifteen years into the implementation of Aceh’s special autonomy, poverty still ranks Aceh the poorest province on the island of Sumatra. The high number and percentage of poverty are due to the budget allocation of the Special Autonomy Fund being allocated to other issues; the allocation of the Poverty Alleviation Special Autonomy Fund over the last five years has not been a priority in the development program in Aceh Province, poverty alleviation being the fourth priority after infrastructure, education and health. This research seeks to discover the factors that become obstacles and ineffectiveness of the Special Autonomy Fund Budget Politics in Poverty Alleviation in Aceh Province. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study as a research strategy. This research uses three data collection techniques: First, documentation in the form of policy documents, papers, journals, or books from previous research. Second, in-depth interviews. Third, observation. Data analysis techniques used in qualitative research include transcribing interview results, data reduction, data analysis and interpretation. Aceh’s failed poverty alleviation was caused by the government’s failure to address its poverty. Factors contributing to poverty in Aceh’s poverty reduction include lack of poverty-related employment, inadequate government support, insufficient infrastructure and income related to prosperity, low human resource income, insufficient political participation, and corruption.

Strategi Komunikasi Partisipatif Pemerintahan Desa Dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Perbatasan RI-PNG

Mosso is a village located in between Indonesia - Papua New Guinea border. It is often known for its difficulty. In reaching government's efforts to empower the community through the use of village funds can make a positive contribution to the progress of the Mosso Village community. So it is necessary to develop communication strategy to empower the community by utilizing of village fund allocation that can increase community participation. The theory used in studying the results of this research is the development communication theory. The methods used in this study are descriptive qualitative research and data analysis techniques using Miles and Huberman models, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing/verifying (verification). The results of this study show that the village government's communication strategy has not been maximized in increasing community participation through utilizing empowerment programs, this is marked by 1). The communication that has occurred so far has been more monologic/directive in nature, communication has not led to a form of dialogue with the community, 2). The weak process of supporting the empowerment program consistently by the village government, starting from the planning, implementation, to evaluation stages.

SEA’s Science Teacher Voices Through the Modified World Café

Abstract This study investigates the perspectives of science teachers in Southeast Asia (SEA) regarding future curriculum using a modified World Café method. The research involved 19 science teachers from SEA participating in dialogues and a plenary session. Data were collected during the discussions taken place in groups as well as in the plenary session. In addition, an affinity diagram was used to record teachers’ voices in each group. Thematic analysis of data from affinity diagrams and participatory discussions identifies key themes and priorities for future curriculum development. The intra-country analysis reveals diverse findings in terms of (1) curriculum and assessment, (2) funding and resource allocation (3) organizational, and (4) context-specific complexities without consensus on underlying causes. The study emphasizes key themes in the situational analysis including teacher competency, facilities, curriculum, and systemic support, uncovering both similarities and differences in these areas. Participants focused primarily on practical improvements rather than speculative possibilities, advocating for better school facilities, systematic professional training, and community engagement. This research contributes to the on-going discourse on educational reform, providing critical insights for policymakers, curriculum developers, and educators seeking to enhance science education in the region.

Deaths from asthma: a series of cases and their presentations, and the impact on local and global health

Abstract Introduction/Objective Asthma is a lung disease usually characterized by chronic inflammation that affects at least 300 million people globally at all life stages. Asthma is defined by respiratory symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness with expiratory airflow limitation.The prevalence of asthma is increasing worldwide. Asthma is often under-diagnosed and under-treated, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Severe disease can result in reduced quality of life or even premature death. Epidemiologic studies are being utilized to compare international incidences of asthma between populations so that etiologic mechanisms involved in the development of asthma can be discovered through research. Asthma prevalence studies require large numbers and high response rates amongst a random population to establish prevalence and severity with reasonable precision. Despite advances in treatments, guidelines, and preventable factors, deaths from asthma account for 250,000 premature deaths each year. Pathology has a key role in asthma identification through examination endobronchial biopsies and whole lung postmortem examination Methods/Case Report We present a series of asthma deaths with variable clinical presentations and histopathologic findings. The postmortem gross and histologic findings highlight the varying severities that asthma can have on the lungs. Knowledge of the clinical symptom presentations, identification of gross findings, appropriate sampling of lung tissue, identification of microscopic acute and chronic features help identify asthma related changes. Understanding common lifestyle, environmental, genetic, and medical care factors that serve as asthma triggers and their role in the onset or continuation of an acute exacerbation will allow for accurate determination of cause, contributing cause, and manner of death. This information, listed on the death certificate, is what helps correlate asthma prevalence with mortality allowing for appropriate allocation of funds for research, prevention and treatment. Results (if a Case Study enter NA) EP abstract Conclusion Outlined are the impacts that asthma can have on individuals, communities, and health systems globally but also ways to identify when death may be or is likely the result of asthma. While asthma cannot be cured, measuring the prevalence of disease and accurately determining asthma as the cause or contributing cause of death can help raise awareness and mitigate the consequences of severe disease.

Difficulties Encountered by Home Facilitators in Printed Modular Learning Modality

Parents or guardians acting as home facilitators may encounter obstacles while introducing printed modular learning modalities. It is a long premise that this paper sought to measure the difficulties encountered by home facilitators in printed modular learning modality in a mountainous public elementary school in a fourth-class municipality in the central Philippines for the school year 2021-2022. Data needed for this descriptive study was collected from grade five composed of 2 sections with a total of 58 home facilitators using 30 items self-made instruments that have passed the rigorous validity which obtained a rating of 5.00 from the three jurors interpreted as excellent and valid, and reliability which obtained 0.966 which means that instrument developed has a high degree of reliability. Statistical tools used were mean and Mann- Whitney U test. Data showed that home facilitators experienced a high difficulty in printed learning modality regardless of age, family income, number of children, and educational background. When grouped by age, family income, and number of children, no significant difference was found in the respondents’ level of difficulty with printed learning based on monitoring, support, and learning environment. Nonetheless, a significant difference was found based on groupings by educational attainment. The result calls for the allocation of more funds for possible alternatives, equipping teachers with rigid workshop/orientation/training, revisiting the most essential learning competencies lessening the number of pages in modules, and formulating a plan of action to offset difficulties encountered by home facilitators in printed modular learning modality. Keywords: Education, Communication with Teachers, Monitoring and Support, Learning Environment, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Unveiling the role of city commercial banks in influencing land financialization: Evidence from China

Local financial development is crucial for advancing regional financial supply side structural reform, enabling local governments to leverage financial instruments to effectively mobilize land resources and foster competitive growth. The introduction of numerous financial products linked to land-related rights and interests has resulted in a pronounced transmission and interconnection of fiscal and financial risks across regions. This study examines the impact of local financial development on land financialization in China using panel data from prefecture-level cities and detailed information on land mortgages. The findings indicate that the establishment of city commercial banks (CCBs) contributes to the progress of land financialization by incentivizing local government financing vehicles to participate in land mortgage financing, increasing the transfer of debt risks to the financial sector. Notably, the impact of CCBs on land financialization is more pronounced in regions with urban agglomeration, high GDP manipulation, inadequate local financial regulation, and robust implicit government guarantees. Further analysis reveals that CCB establishment has negative spillover effects on land financialization in neighboring areas, while expansion strategies such as establishing intercity branches, engaging in cross-regional mergers, and relaxing regulations have mitigated the rise of land financialization at the regional level. This study provides policy recommendations that focus on reducing local governments’ reliance on land financing and enhancing the prevention and management of financial risks.

Determinants Of The Proportion Of Tabarru' Funds In Indonesian Sharia General And Life Insurance For The 2018-2022 Period

This study examines the impact of claim expense ratio, commission expense ratio, total assets, and investment profit sharing income ratio on the proportion of tabarru' funds in general and life Islamic insurance in Indonesia, both sharia and full-fledged business units. The aim is to recognise the factors that influence the allocation of tabarru' funds and how it affects the financial performance of the company. Using panel data regression analysis, this study found that the claims expense ratio has a significant positive impact on full-fledged insurers, while the commission expense ratio has a significant positive effect on the combined model and Islamic business units. In contrast, total assets negatively affect the proportion of tabarru' funds significantly in the combined model and Islamic business units, but not significantly in full-fledged insurers. The investment profit-sharing income ratio does not show a significant effect in all models. These results provide useful insights for the financial management of Islamic insurance companies in designing effective tabarru' fund allocation policies, especially during the transition period from Islamic business units to full-fledged Islamic insurance companies.

Practical Applications of Using Participant Data to Improve Target-Date Fund Allocations

Practical Applications of Using Participant Data to Improve Target-Date Fund Allocations

Implementation of Zakat Distribution by BAZNAS of Jambi City

Zakat, a pillar of Islam, serves as a crucial wealth distribution mechanism aimed at reducing socio-economic inequalities. With Indonesia's vast Muslim population, the potential of zakat is significant, yet its impact relies heavily on effective management and distribution. This study explores the implementation of zakat distribution by BAZNAS of Jambi City, focusing on its processes, effectiveness, challenges, and proposed solutions. This research utilizes a qualitative case study approach, involving BAZNAS administrators, field officers, and zakat recipients (mustahik) to gain insights into the zakat distribution in Jambi City. The findings reveal that BAZNAS Jambi City has developed a structured zakat distribution system, encompassing mustahik data collection, verification, and fund allocation. The BAZNAS Jambi City categorizes zakat distribution into consumptive, productive, and special programs, each with specific targets. However, challenges such as limited human resources, budget constraints, and a lack of continuous assistance in productive zakat programs were identified, impacting the long-term benefits for mustahik. Despite these challenges, BAZNAS Jambi City has made efforts to improve the distribution process, including the creation of Zakat Collection Units and seeking the issuance of local regulations to ensure consistent zakat collection. The study concludes that while BAZNAS Jambi City's zakat distribution has made strides in improving community welfare, there is a need for enhanced mentoring and innovation to maximize the impact of productive zakat programs. The research provides valuable recommendations for BAZNAS and other regions to refine their zakat distribution strategies, ultimately contributing to poverty alleviation and economic empowerment.

Infrastructure Development of the Village Fund Model of Poverty Eradication in Indonesia

Poverty is a problem of global society. Indonesia also faces the same problem. As a developing country, the poor population in Indonesia is also relatively large. The Village Fund was initiated by the government to become an excellent program that is expected to eradicate poverty. Since it was implemented in 2015, until now there have been many problems related to the Village Fund program. This research was conducted to analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors for the effectiveness of village funds in alleviating poverty. This research used descriptive qualitative methods, with data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, and document searches. From the research conducted, there has been an increase in infrastructure development in the village through the Village Fund. However, infrastructure improvements have not been effective in reducing the number of poor people. This is driven by the large allocation of village funds for infrastructure development rather than allocations for activities that directly impact the improvement of the people’s economy. Keywords: village fund, poverty in the village, infrastructure in Indonesia

Progress and challenges in implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction at sub-national levels: insights from Aceh, Indonesia

ABSTRACT Common gaps in the current reporting system regarding the progress of meeting the targets Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) implementation in low- and middle-income countries include (1) systematic bias towards central governments’ interests and narratives; (2) reports suffer from lack of independent process committed to evidence-based reporting; (3) progress reports do not reflect adequate aggregation of progress from sub-national levels. This research focuses on assessing the progress of SFDRR implementation at sub-national levels in Aceh province, Indonesia – the place where Indian Ocean Tsunamis killed around 170,000 people on Boxing Day 2004. The authors combined key informant interviews and content analysis of policy documents to collect evidence of the progress in the four SFDRR priorities for action. Two case villages in Aceh demonstrated challenges and opportunities at local levels. Findings suggest gaps in SFDRR implementation include a lack of deliberation of risk assessment and knowledge dissemination, discontinuity of regional DRR forums, lack of incentives for mitigation and shared commitments, and responsibility. Progress at village levels is equally challenging due to the lack of funding allocation, discontinuity of village-level preparedness, and lack of adoption of sustainable recovery and community participation. In summary, since the progress of implementing DRR across four priority areas of the SFDRR in Aceh is not optimal, Aceh authorities (e.g. provincial and district secretariats), provincial and district Disaster Management (DM) Agencies, and other relevant DM actors need to comprehensively improve DRR across all four Priorities for Action of the framework in the province.

Participatory Planning in the Special Allocation Fund Preparation Process in Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta

The theory and practice of urban planning have both shown a significant amount of attention in regards to community participation. Numerous studies have added to the growing body of literature highlighting the benefits of community participation in city planning and management. On the other hand, the literature on participation contains just a handful of theory-based empirical studies that investigate the role of community participation in the planning process of special fund programs in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. This research method uses quantitative analysis involving data collection using probability sampling techniques to collect data from 64 respondents. After that, a survey was conducted with the help of a questionnaire that was given out to respondents in order to obtain sample data. After that, the data that was gathered were examined by means of multiple regression analysis, which was carried out with the assistance of the SPSS Statistics 25 program. The results of this study indicate that knowledge, awareness, social media, political culture, and education have a positive and significant effect on community participation. This shows that active community participation in the special fund preparation program in the Special Region of Yogyakarta can be more targeted according to community needs.

Does the Special Allocation Fund Reduce Rural Poverty?

This study aims to analyze the effect of special allocation funds for thematic poverty reduction assignments in the fields of water, sanitation, and the field of settlement and housing on poverty in rural areas. The data collected by secondary data is number of poor people in rural areas is accessed through the BPS website, and special allocation funds for thematic poverty reduction assignments in the fields of water, sanitation, and settlement and housing are collected by accessing the Simtrada website (Information System Transfer to Regions and Village Funds) https://djpk.kemenkeu.go.id//simtrada/. The population of 34 provinces and the sample of 25 provinces in Indonesia that experienced a decrease in rural poverty were analyzed in this research. The data were analyzed by multiple regression analysis techniques. The results showed that special allocation funds for thematic poverty reduction assignments in the water sectors, and in the field of sanitation sector, did not significantly affect poverty reduction, (sig p-value 0.461>0.05 and sig p-value 0.751 > 0.05 respectively). The value of special allocation funds for thematic poverty reduction assignments in the field of the housing sector had a significant effect on reducing rural poverty (sig p-value (0.007< 0.05). This study recommends that poverty reduction funds in rural areas, especially in the field of housing, continue to be distributed and managed appropriately, so that poverty in rural areas is alleviated.