Combined Research Methods Research Articles

Analysis of Innovation Trends in Energy Storage Safety Technology based on Patent Data

Against the backdrop of energy transition and the large-scale development of renewable energy, the significance of energy storage technology has become increasingly prominent. Based on the data of invention patents, this paper analyzes the innovation situation of global energy storage safety technology, providing a reference basis for future patent research and industrial planning in the field of energy storage safety. Through the global and Chinese patent application volumes, the research comparatively analyzes the application situations of the main source countries and main applicants of patents, and analyzes the innovation situation of energy storage safety technology by combining research methods such as technical structure comparison and value degree comparison. The study finds that global energy storage safety innovation is in a relatively active period. China takes the leading position in the total amount of patent applications, but the proportion of patents with high value is low, and it still lags behind South Korea and the United States. Currently, the main research directions in this field worldwide mainly include battery monitoring and status monitoring, battery protection, fire detection and alarm, fire extinguishing systems, and battery pack structure design.

Gamelan Recordings As an Archive of the Gamelan Music Movement in Bali | Rekaman Gamelan sebagai Arsip Pergerakan Musik Gamelan di Bali

This article reviews the role of Gamelan recordings as archives in documenting the movement of Gamelan music in Bali. The research was conducted through observation and interviews to understand the practices and outcomes of using recordings in the Balinese cultural context. Through direct observation and interviews, this study explored various developments in playing techniques, styles, and composition forms. Recording is a process of capturing sound or images stored in digital or analogue format, serving as archives for work documentation, reproduction, and distribution. An archive consists of various documents, records, or other items stored for historical or administrative purposes. Archives may include written, audio, visual, or digital recordings encapsulating essential or valuable information in specific texts and contexts such as history, culture, and law. Thus, combining research methods has yielded a profound understanding of how recordings function as archives of the Gamelan music movement in Bali and have added value to the preservation and development of traditional culture. Furthermore, this article provides deep insights into how Gamelan recordings can be valuable in understanding the evolution of traditional Balinese music.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS OF GRADE 5 STUDENTS ON SCIENCE LESSONS IN THE INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM

This research is motivated by the fact that in the 21st century, the learning process is no longer centered on educators (teacher-centered learning) but is centered on students (student-centered learning), learning consists of skills known as "The 4C Skills". Indonesia's low ranking in the PISA results designed by the OECD in 2018, was ranked 71st in the science category. Students' critical thinking abilities are needed in the learning process, especially in science learning in the independent curriculum, but each student has different essential thinking abilities. In the independent curriculum, the learning process is to meet the needs of the students, both in terms of planning learning and conditioning the classroom atmosphere and giving freedom to students to be active in learning. This research aims to determine the critical thinking abilities of grade 5 students in science lessons in the independent curriculum at SDI Al Azhar 27. The research method uses a combination research method with a concurrent triangulation design model. The instruments used in this research were tests, observations, and interviews. The results of the research show that students' critical thinking abilities before using the independent curriculum and students' critical thinking abilities after using the independent curriculum have increased. Quantitative analysis using the Paired Sample T-Test using SPSS 26 for Windows shows that the average value ranges from 85.00 to 90.90. Thus, it can be concluded that there is a significant increase in students' critical thinking abilities.

Determinasi Lingkungan Kerja, Disiplin Kerja, Budaya Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan dengan Kepuasan Kerja sebagai Variabel Intervening pada Divisi Sales PT. Link Net. Tbk

This research aims to analyze the influence of the work environment, work discipline, work culture and work motivation on employee performance with job satisfaction as an intervening variable in the Sales Division at PT. NetLink. Tbk. The research method used is a combined research method which is a research method between quantitative methods and qualitative methods to be used together in a research activity. The population in this study were employees of the Sales Division of PT. NetLink. Tbk which is spread throughout Indonesia with a total number of 960 people, while the number of samples in this study was 282 people, the questionnaire was distributed via the Google Form link with an estimated data collection for one month, after the data was collected it was then processed and analyzed further using using smartPLS 3.0 SEM (Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling) software. The results of hypothesis testing on all independent variables show that work discipline, work culture, work motivation and work motivation have a significant effect on job satisfaction. Meanwhile, the work environment, job satisfaction, work discipline and work culture have no significant effect on employee performance. Furthermore, in this research, job satisfaction does not intervene in the influence of the work environment, work discipline, work culture and work motivation on employee performance.

Strategic Management to Improve Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Fitness Centres: A Multi-Case Study of Two Types of Fitness Centres in Bogor

This multi-case study aims to analyse the strategic management picture to improve service quality and customer satisfaction of two types of Bogor Fitness Centres. The method used in this research is mixed methods. The combined research method (mixed methods) is a research method that combines quantitative methods with qualitative methods. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the assessment of the quality of service provided by Reborn Fitness is as many as 12 people (40%) stated very good, and 18 people (60%) stated very good. This is also indicated by the customer satisfaction assessment provided by Reborn Fitness, namely as many as 4 people (13.3%) stated very good, 23 people (76.7%) stated very good, 2 people (6.7%) stated acceptable, and 1 person (3.3%) stated questionable. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the assessment of the quality of service provided by Fithub Fitness is as many as 25 people (78.1%) stated very good, and 7 people (21.9%) stated very good. This is also indicated by the assessment of customer satisfaction provided by Fithub Fitness as many as 19 people (59.4%) stated very good, 11 people (34.4%) stated very good and 2 people (6.2%) stated acceptable.

Research Front and Future Prospect: A Bibliometric Study of Metaphor Comprehension

Metaphor comprehension is an important component in the process of constructing metaphorical thinking. Therefore, the topic of “metaphor comprehension” should be a crucial part of metaphor studies. This study uses Bibliometrix to conduct a bibliometric study of research on metaphor comprehension from 2013 to 2023, focusing on the knowledge structure, the hot spots, and the research fronts. The co-citation analysis shows that the Contemporary Theory of Metaphor (CTM) in Cognitive Linguistics has provided the dominant knowledge foundation for the research of metaphor comprehension. A large number of hypotheses from CTM not only provide theoretical guidance for the current understanding of metaphor but also provide a reference for experimental paradigms. The coupling analysis shows that most of the influential studies in the time span have conducted empirical studies, demonstrating the explanatory power of empirical results and the interdisciplinary trend of metaphor in psychology and neuroscience. In the past decade, theoretical approaches to metaphor comprehension have been divided into linguistic and interdisciplinary categories, in which different experimental paradigms and conditions were used to reveal the comprehension mechanism. However, while providing insights for metaphor comprehension study through the existing research results, the bibliometric analysis reflects that researchers should fully consider the gap between metaphor in use and metaphor in experiments. This may be mediated through the progress of metaphor comprehension models in different contexts. This study suggests that future research on metaphor comprehension should enrich their theoretical models, properly use or combine research methods and designs, and look into different types of research objects.

Multi-sensory methods: Toward a crip methodology in fashion studies

Cripistemologies are ways of knowing that emerge from the embodied experiences of disabled bodyminds, while multi-sensory methods value knowledge produced through haptic, visual, auditory and other sensory forms. Drawing on these approaches, this article proposes a crip methodology for fashion studies by exploring the value of combining research methods to honour the knowledge of disabled people and their sensory engagement in the world. We reflect on the four phases of our project, ‘Cripping Masculinity’, and its entangled methodologies and methods. The project engaged 50 disabled, D/deaf and neurodivergent men and masculine people – who we refer to as collaborators – to examine how they produced masculinity and disability through their engagement with fashion and dress. Collaborators took part in wardrobe studies where they shared their experiences with their clothing; fashion hacking where they worked with design students to deconstruct and remake one of their existing garments to better support their bodyminds, and a fashion exhibition and fashion show where they co-produced events to disseminate their dress experiences and hacked clothing. Our analysis demonstrates that combining multi-sensory methods in one project recognizes the different ways that people inhabit the world as sources for generating and disseminating knowledge about the relationship between disability and fashion. While a crip methodology poses challenges for producing research in legible scholarly forms, it also urges fashion studies scholars to intervene into academic ableism through inclusive and expansive research methodologies and methods.

Improving the Performance of Worker in the E-commerce Industry Through Leadership Role, Creativity and Learning Culture

Objective: This research aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership on employee creativity, which is moderated by knowledge sharing. Method: This research uses two combined research methods, namely exploratory research and descriptive research. Researchers combined non-probability sampling and judgment sampling. Researchers collected data through questionnaires and interviews. Researchers will process the data in this research using the factor analysis method with SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) software. Results and Discussion: Applying the transformational leadership style positively influences employee creativity. Apart from that, the knowledge-sharing variable also plays an important role in increasing employee creativity. Although some indicators of knowledge sharing fall into the good category while others are in the neutral category, they still positively contribute to employee creativity. Hypothesis testing shows that transformational leadership, with its four dimensions, has a positive and significant effect on employee creativity. However, the knowledge sharing variable does not strengthen the relationship between the influence of transformational leadership on employee creativity and is also not a moderator of the influence between the two. Research Implications: This study can provide a deeper understanding of how transformational leadership style and knowledge sharing can interact to influence employee creativity, especially in the context of organizations led by superiors and populated by generation Y employees. This research can also provide insight for companies in developing leadership strategies and a work culture that can increase creativity and innovation in the workplace. Originality/Value: This research adds significant value by combining two main concepts, namely transformational leadership and knowledge sharing, and applying them in the context of rapidly developing e-commerce companies. By not only examining the direct influence of transformational leadership on employee creativity but also looking at how knowledge sharing can moderate this relationship, this research provides a more comprehensive picture of the factors that influence creativity in organizations.

The strategic use of AI in the public sector: A public values analysis of national AI strategies

Governments worldwide are strategically investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public services and streamline internal operations. In this context, national AI strategies play a pivotal role. This study uses combined qualitative research methods analyzing 28 national AI strategies (i.e., the texts). Our aim is to delve into how governments define and position AI applications within the public sector. Specifically, the study explores how the texts convey AI's application in this context employing a public value(s) perspective. Its discursive analytical approach coupled with a comprehensive take on public value theory (Moore, 1995) engenders novel insights into national discourses on AI in the public sector. Against this background we draw on public administration and policy research in our analysis of three dominant discourses that we identify in the texts, i.e. empowerment through information, enhanced administrative practices, and improved service delivery. We find that the discourses involve different positions in relation to governments' use of AI and depend on particular actors and types of public service. Commonly, they concern government objectives to tackle critical societal issues through AI, such as in the areas of health and social care and employment. In particular, the discourse of enhanced administrative practices commonly positioned AI as a tool to optimize internal processes, resource allocation, and organizational management. On the other hand, the discourse of improved service delivery similarly placed public services front and center, while the discourse of empowerment through information framed AI as being able to enhance citizens' service experiences. Interestingly, discourses emphasizing the policymaking function, i.e., AI applied to the development of public policy,—receives limited attention. Our findings underscore strategic prioritizations. While efficiency and service delivery dominate the discourse, citizen engagement remains underemphasized. We argue that policymakers must strike a balance, ensuring AI aligns with broader societal outcomes while addressing democratic imperatives.

A genetic approach to assessing the biodiversity of Atlantic sturgeons <I>Acipenser oxyrinchus</I> and <I>A. sturio</I> (review of modern literature)

The purpose of the review is to summarize modern data on the phylogenetic relationships of two sturgeon species, the North American Atlantic sturgeon Acipenser oxyrinchus and the European Atlantic sturgeon A. sturio, living in the Baltic Sea, due to the complete loss of A. sturio and the presence of a small number of individuals of A. oxyrinchus. Methods used: comparative analysis of modern literature data, a deconstruction method in which studies reflecting the molecular genetic characteristics of species have been carefully selected.The result of the review is structured data on molecular genetic studies of two sturgeon species. Combining research methods conducted with these species in one review.Significance: The results of the generalization are necessary for organizing measures to restore the lost population of sturgeon that lived in the water bodies of the Baltic Sea basin and was lost due to overfishing and changes in the habitat. A systematic approach to the molecular genetic labeling of fish both in the wild and in fish farms will ensure the control of the released juveniles, which will facilitate further research in this field of science.

ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНЫЕ ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ ТОНУСА ПРИ НАРУШЕНИИ СОКРАТИТЕЛЬНОЙ ФУНКЦИИ ГЛАДКИХ МИОЦИТОВ

A method has been proposed for assessing the functional state of the uterus of experimental pregnant animals, including simultaneous recording of signals from the electrical and mechanical activity of the uterus using a kymograph and an electromyocytograph. The method allows you to record the frequency and duration of uterine contractions and record a mechanogram, and timely visualize uterine hypotension during the administration of various doses of uterotonics. This will allow us to establish the degree of development of myometrial hypotension under the influence of excessive doses of exogenous uterotonics. The combined research method will allow assessing the functional state of the uterus of a pregnant rat against the background of induced uterine contractions in an acute experiment.

CHARACTERISTICS OF BALINESE ARCHITECTURAL FLATS IN DENPASAR CITY

The construction of flats can be a solution to the increasing need for houses in the Province of Bali and the depleting land area of residential areas. The existence of demands for flats by prioritizing the architectural requirements of buildings according to the Regional Regulation of the Province of Bali Number 5 of 2005 is a unique thing to study. The aim of the research is to find the factors that influence the characteristics of flats with Balinese architecture and to plan a design model for flats in Bali based on the concept of Balinese architecture. This study uses a combination research method model which combines quantitative and qualitative research methods sequentially. In the first stage it was carried out using quantitative research methods and in the second stage used qualitative methods. Sampling using non-probability random sampling, with the sampling convention sampling technique, where the sample selection is free with a sample of 200 respondents. The data analysis technique in this study was univariate analysis by presenting tables, pictures and graphs. The results of the study show that the factors influencing the characteristics of flats with Balinese architecture are the principles of spatial planning with the selection of locations in Denpasar city, the principles of building layout with a 3-storey apartment building height and the selection of building facades in Balinese architectural style, the principles of utilities and facilities with the presence of green open spaces. , elevator facilities, traditional and cultural facilities, vehicle parking facilities centered in one place, merchant facilities, health and education that are easily accessible, as well as an integrated and organized waste treatment system, as well as the principles of Balinese architecture, namely based on Tri Hita Karana and Hulu Teben concept. The design model for flats is designed with a type 36 residential type which facilitates the majority of families with 1-2 children.

Mathematical Problem Solving Ability Judging from the Percentile Intelligence of Class IV Students in the Problem Based Learning Model with Ethnomathematics Nuances

The problem encountered in class IV at SD 2 Medini was that mathematics learning was still teacher-centred, yet to be linked to the experiences of the students themselves. Knowledge still needs to use media examples from the surrounding environment that are real and based on local culture. This research aims to determine students' problem-solving abilities in mathematics content through learning outcomes and students' intelligence percentages in ethnomathematics nuanced learning. The study was carried out using a mixed method with a sequential explanatory design (sequence of evidence). The sequential explanatory model is a combined research method that combines quantitative and qualitative research methods sequentially, where the first stage of research is carried out using quantitative methods and the second stage is carried out using qualitative methods. The results of the study on the application of the Problem-Based Learning model with nuances of ethnomathematics are effective on mathematical problem-solving abilities. This shows that the Problem-Based Learning model is able to improve student learning outcomes through the results of the T-test carried out in the experimental class and control class where the practical class applies nuanced learning ethnomathematics was able to increase learning outcomes by up to 34% and was supported by an N-gain test score of 0.75 with high criteria and a very effective effectiveness rating, while the control class was only at 0.57 with medium criteria and a less effective effectiveness level. Keywords: Problem Solving Ability, Intelligence Percentile, and Problem Based Learning, ethnomathematics.

Utilization of Quizizz as a Formative Assessment Media in the Interspace Interaction Material

Formative assessment using the Quizzizz application can be a formative assessment medium for Interspatial Interaction material in the 7th grade social studies subject. This research took 28 class VII B students at SMP Negeri 4 Bukit Kemuning as research subjects. This research method uses a combination research method (Mixed Methods). The research results showed that digital-based formative assessment, in this case using the Quizizz application, can foster interest and motivation to learn in class VII students at SMP Negeri 4 Bukit Kemuning so that they aspire to get better results in the next assessment. And based on observations during the assessment, students looked enthusiastic.

ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS DAN KONTRIBUSI BEA PEROLEHAN HAK ATAS TANAH DAN BANGUNAN TERHADAP PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH DI KABUPATEN NAGEKEO

This study aims to determine whether the collection of Fees for Acquisition of Rights on Land and Buildings (BPHTB) is effective and contributes to Local Original Revenue and Local Taxes of Nagekeo Regency, especially from 2017 to 2021 by analyzing these two variables and the causes of the decline in BPHTB targets, especially from 2019 to 2020. This type of study is a combination research method (Mix Methods) with a Sequential Explanatory model conducted through a case study. Data collection techniques using documentation and interviews. The result of this study is the level of effectiveness of the Fees for Acquisition of Rights on Land and Buildings (BPHTB) during 2017-2021 has an average effectiveness value of 120.71% which is considered very effective. In 2019-2020 the effectiveness criteria dropped to be quite effective because it was achieved less than 90%. The contribution of the Fees for Acquisition of Rights on Land and Buildings (BPHTB) to the Local Original Revenue (PAD) of Nagekeo Regency during 2017-2021 has an average contribution of 0.40% which in the calculation is interpreted as "very less" because BPHTB is a small part of local taxes which are district/city taxes which when compared to PAD, BPHTB has a very small proportion of contribution. Likewise, the contribution of BPHTB to local taxes has an average contribution of 3.10% which has very insufficient criteria. Because the amount of BPHTB revenue depends on the taxpayer who submits the transfer of land / building rights whose NJOP is above the standard NPOPTKP value of Rp.60,000,000. To increase the contribution and effectiveness of BPHTB, the government is expected to make adjustments to the Tax Object Sale Value (NJOP) by establishing a regional head regulation (Perkada) on land price standards. Establish cooperation with the head of the KPKNL office, BPN in Nagekeo Regency and Notary PPAT.

Lean Construction Practice on Toll Road Project Improvement: A Case Study in Developing Country

Construction is a crucial industry that drives a nation's economic growth, yet it often faces inherent challenges related to productivity and waste generation. Lean Construction (LC) has emerged as a promising approach to address these challenges. However, despite its success in various construction projects, some gaps in the practical adoption of LC hinder its widespread practitioner uptake. Therefore, to close the gap, the objective of this study is threefold: identify waste factors of construction activities, determine suitable lean tools for project performance improvement, and assess the impacts of the implementation of lean tools on project completion time and costs. A toll road project in Indonesia was investigated as the case study. A combined research method was employed by administering a questionnaire survey to pertinent project participants, conducting in-depth interviews, and analyzing relevant documents to achieve these objectives. This study discovered 15 non-value-added (NVA) activities that can be eliminated to enhance overall project performance. Most of these activities can be accommodated using coordination and collaboration, while some require a more comprehensive approach, including standardization, the Five S, crash programs, and overlapping techniques. Implementing lean tools resulted in a 19.17% reduction in project completion time, although it contributed to a 5.33% decrease in organizational profit compared to traditional approaches. The findings of this study hold the potential to benefit those facing similar issues, not only in emerging countries but also in developed economies grappling with similar contexts. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2023-09-12-016 Full Text: PDF

The Principle of Good Faith In Transactional Agreements In The Community of West Seram Regency

Introduction: In the western Seram Regency, in some contracts made by the people of Wasia and Rumahkay villages, there is an imbalance in the implementation of contracts where contracts that occur most often are oral contracts in addition to written contracts, where each contract made often does not fulfill the elements of Article 1338 of the Civil Code which contains the principle of good faith.Purposes of the Research: to find out how The Principle Of Good Faith In Transactional Agreements In The Community Of West Seram Regency. Methods of the Research: This Study Case uses sociolegal research, which is a combination research method between doctrinal legal research methods and empirical legal research methods. Results of the Research: The consequences of the existence of the principle of bad faith in the agreement being canceled because it did not fulfill the subjective requirements in the agreement. The solution is the need for encouragement for the Village Government as a Transactional Agreement Deed Facilitator as a preventive measure to reduce the inequality of agreements. In addition, there is a need for a standardized agreement format provided by the village government to meet the transactional needs of the community.

Integrated surface geochemical and seismic surveys for hydrocarbon exploration - A case study from southern Poland

Surface geochemical surveys were carried out in the Pawłosiów area in the eastern part of the Carpathian Foredeep. The research included an analysis of the molecular composition of soil gas samples as well as measurements of the calcite content, magnetic susceptibility and pH of soil samples. The results obtained were integrated with a geological-seismic model. Changes in the concentrations of total alkanes C2–C5 in relation to changes in indirect geochemical indicators showed “compensatory” character. This means that in places where alkane concentrations were increasing, negative anomalies of magnetic susceptibility and a decrease in pH values were observed. It may be related to the intensity of the oxidation processes or reduction of the magnetic minerals in, as well as the reduced permeability of, the Miocene layers in the zones analysed. Moreover, the complex geochemical-geophysical interpretation showed a zone of anomalous values of the total C2–C5 alkanes in the Pawłosiów area, which is suitable for prospecting. The research performed proved that a thorough analysis of the seismic record allowing subtle DHI anomalies appearing within the Miocene formations to be located, combined with the use of direct and indirect geochemical indicators, can help in identifying an area in terms of hydrocarbon potential. This applies in particular to this type of foreland basin, within which geological formations lie flat, and positive structures (anticlines) are hardly visible in seismic sections. In this type of structure, hydrocarbons can be accumulated in traps of a hybrid character (conventional and unconventional). The extensive zone of geochemical and geophysical anomalies found in the area of Pawłosiów may indicate the presence of this type of hydrocarbon accumulation.Comprehensive research, including direct and indirect geochemical methods in combination with a seismic survey, allows for a better assessment of the hydrocarbon potential of the studied area.

How Could Judges Ignore the Audi Et Alteram Partem Principle in a Criminal Case Trial?

In a judge's decision, legal considerations aim to delve into the facts revealed at trials based on the audi et alteram partem principle, which must exist and become a foundation. The philosophy of the audi et alteram partem principle is essentially the values of justice and balance. In applying the audi et alteram partem principle in a criminal case, although the judges have judicial power, they should consider the evidence and facts that are not only submitted by the public Prosecutor but also have to consider the evidence and facts submitted by the defendant. In decision Number 123/Pid.B/2022/PN Yyk, the panel of examining judges rejected the explanation of the witness a de-charge which was not based on a clear reason, so it was felt that the panel of judges examining the case did not consider the explanation of the witness which was mitigating for the defendant and violated the principle of audi et alteram. Therefore, this study aims to elaborate on how the judicial panel examined the case by applying the audi et alteram partem principle. To answer these legal issues, this study uses combined research methods of normative and empirical data with data collection methods by conducting interviews and literature reviews as well as using descriptive qualitative data analysis methods. The result of this study showed that the judicial panel examining case number 123/Pid.B/2022/PN Yyk did not consider the audi et alteram partem principle for the judgment because the judges were not balanced by only considering the prosecutor's explanation and rejecting the testimony of the defendant's witnesses and ignoring material truth of defendant's proof.

Analisis Efisiensi Kinerja Bank Syariah Menggunakan Data Envelopment Analysis dan Sharia Maqashid Index

This study aims to measure the efficiency of the performance of Islamic banks in Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain using the Data Envelopment approach Analysis (DEA) and Sharia Maqashid Index (SMI).This study uses a combination research method. In the first stage, quantitative research is used to measure the efficiency of the performance of 4 Islamic banks from 6 countries in 2018-2020 with the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Sharia Maqashid Index (SMI) approaches. In the second stage, qualitative methods are used to compare the results of performance measurement along with the appropriate approach to measure the performance of Islamic banks. The results of this study indicate that in the DEA approach, only 2 Islamic banks consistently have perfect efficiency scores (1 or 100%) namely BRI Syariah (Indonesia) and Kuwait House Finance (Bahrain). As for SMI, the 3 Islamic banks with the highest scores were Bank Muamalat Indonesia (39,020), Al Bilad Bank (36,938) and Alinma Bank (35,335) Saudi Arabia. Performance measurement using these two approaches is very well used to assess the performance of Islamic banks from the aspect of profitability and Sharia Maqashid.