Industry Activities Research Articles

2024 IERA Award: Realtime Robotics Awarded for Optimization Tool [Industry Activities

2024 IERA Award: Realtime Robotics Awarded for Optimization Tool [Industry Activities

Industry Forum at ICPS 2024 [News in Industry Activities

Industry Forum at ICPS 2024 [News in Industry Activities

A web-based travel package management system integrated with QR code

The tourism industry is associated with people travelling either domestically or abroad, for business, social, or recreational reasons. This industry integrates numerous services and activities such as tourism organization, marketing, hotel industry, transportation services, food and beverage activities, retail stores and various other activities under one umbrella. In addition to generating income and jobs, tourism is the best way to promote the nation's image. As the economy and living conditions have improved, so too has the tourist sector, and more people are turning to vacations as a way to alleviate stress and unwind. Currently, travel agencies handle a lot of data with low efficiency and a lot of mistakes. Therefore, this study developed a comprehensive integration of QR code for package travel management system that caters to users in Malaysia, offering functionalities such as itinerary customization, QR code generation and access to essential travel information. The development of this project adopts the Waterfall Methodology, encompassing phases such as planning, requirement analysis, design, implementation and testing. The application is crafted using the Visual Studio Code. The study conducted a User Acceptance Testing (UAT) using questionnaires to evaluate the system's effectiveness and user-friendliness to thirty respondents including family members of frequent travellers and randomly selected community members. Positive feedbacks with Perceived Ease of Use (PEU) scoring 3.6, Attitude of Using (ATT) at 3.7, Perceived Usefulness (PU) scoring 3.4, and Intention to Use (IU) obtaining 3.9, were gathered from the analysis and findings that emphasizing the QR code system's potential as a cost-effective and efficient solution for travellers to monitor and optimize their travel experiences. Future work involves adding maps for easy navigation and implementing augmented reality (AR) for virtual destination previews.

Do Generative Artificial Intelligence Company Strategies of ‘Moving Fast and Breaking Things’ in Civil Society Cancel Their Social Licence to Operate? A Nurse’s Evaluation of Chatbot Impacts

A rapid expansion of the computer technology industry, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence, has ignited a global concern that warrants our immediate action. As nurses, our professional values frameworks compel us to protect public health and address national and global health issues. When industry activities adversely affect the social wellbeing of civil society and social institutions, it is important to evaluate them against their industry’s ‘social license to operate, which is a measure of public trust, credibility, and the legitimacy of their industrial and corporate citizenship status. The central question is, do computer technology companies continue to have a social license to operate in civil society? Nurses are encouraged to evaluate the computer technology industry’s recent ‘generative artificial intelligence’ chatbot activities against its tacit undertaking to be good corporate citizens in return for social acceptance of their operations and behaviour. An evidence-based overview of chatbot impacts on societies, environmental sustainability and human rights provide a basis for evaluation. Basic computer technology terminology and relevant concepts are explained. This article is a direct call to action for clinical nurses and those involved in research, education, management, and policy. We have a duty to critically assess the claims made by chatbot technology vendors in both practice and social contexts. If these vendors integrate chatbot technologies with existing machine learning used in nursing and healthcare technologies it could result in detrimental effects beyond user control. By influencing decisions on technology adoption, we can ensure the implementation of safeguards, protect patient safety and social well-being, and uphold the integrity of nursing values. A closing discussion of impacts of computer industry trust deficits on healthcare and research reflects the author’s concerns and conclusions about the central question. Readers may draw other conclusions and perhaps use the issues and evidence presented here to stimulate further investigations.

Sensor placement determination for a wearable device in dual-arm manipulation tasks

To enhance the quality of life for individuals in various sectors, such as industry, healthcare, and everyday activities, the development of a highly efficient and cost-effective wearable device is essential. This paper presents a feasibility study for a general estimation methodology for human activity assessment using a single sensor placed on the back. The methodology considers the minimal variability in human body movements when carrying different weights. Our approach involves optimizing the sensor's position through a simple pre-processing technique. This technique utilizes virtual sensor position and orientation data derived from a virtual mannequin based on real inertial measurement unit (IMU) measurements obtained during two-arm manipulation tasks in a warehouse setting. The primary contribution is the optimization of a single, non-invasive sensor placement on the back to accurately assess activities involving two-hand manipulation with low variability in movement. We identified 54 different activity classes with an accuracy of 91.77% using a hybrid two-dimensional Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) combined with a Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BiLSTM) network (2D CNN-BiLSTM) model. This model does not require additional sensors that measure other physical quantities, such as electromyography activity. Identifying repetitive tasks involving significant bending, stretching, and twisting, which pose risks of musculoskeletal disorders and back pain, offers a solution for designing wearable devices. The portability and autonomy of these devices are crucial, and current sensor technology meets these needs with low size, cost, and consumption. Wearable medical devices can thus be effectively used for self-monitoring health, preventive medicine, and rehabilitation.

Strategi Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Insani dalam Meningkatkan Industri Fesyen Halal

This article aims to offer management strategy of Islamic Human Resources (IHR) in the Islamic fashion industry environment. This research is library research, with data collection techniques using books, journals, and other publications. This study uses a qualitative approach that produces descriptive data in the form of words about IHR management in the Islamic fashion industry. The collected data are then analyzed, interpreted, and generalized. The results of the study indicate that IHR development not only emphasizes intellectual and emotional development, but also involves spiritual and moral development. The presence of a truly Islamic IHR can reduce or eliminate the risk of sharia compliance in the Islamic fashion industry environment. The operationalization of IHR Islamization can be carried out through several stages, namely sharia recruitment and sharia selection. Sharia selection tools that can be used include sharia curriculum vitae (CV) analysis, sharia test, sharia interview, sharia recommendation and sharia psychological test. Everyone who works in the Islamic fashion industry needs to be Islamized through the stages of sharia recruitment and selection. It is hoped that the IHR development stages will give birth to tazkiyah or inner purification which will color all activities in the Islamic fashion industry.

Analisa Location Quotient (LQ) Sektor Akomodasi dan Penyediaan Makan Minum di Kabupaten/Kota Se-Sumatera Barat

Tourism is one of the service and service industry activities that is a mainstay of Indonesia in the context of increasing the country's foreign exchange in the non-oil and gas sector. One of the sectors in the GRDP that is one part of the tourism industry is West Sumatra is one of the provinces that have potential in the field of tourism. And If you look at the West Sumatra Province's GRDP, the growth rate of the accommodation and food and beverage sector is the second highest growth rate in the West Sumatra Province's GRDP of 8.11%. The development of tourism through this sector in West Sumatra is inseparable from the contribution of each Regency / Municipality. Therefore, see the importance of the position of this sector in each Regency / Municipality with the Location Quotient (LQ) Approach. Regency / Municipality in West Sumatra consist of one Municipality which is a leading sector, Six Municipality which are potential sectors, Four Regencies which are developing sectors and Eight Regencies which are lagging sectors for the accommodation and food and beverage supply sector.

Micro- and Nanoplastics Produced from Textile Finishes: A Review.

The problem of increasing plastic pollution has emerged as a significant societal issue. Plastics can originate from various sources, and there is growing concern among researchers to study and investigate this new category of pollution. The plastic waste is found at the macro, micro, and nanoscale, and its study has had great significance according to the perspective of posing hazardous impacts on living organisms. Given the high demand for functional textiles, the textile industries are supporting the coating of different polymeric based finishes on the surface of textile products. The plastic debris emitted from these coated finishes are in the ranges of nanometric scale, so-called polymeric nanoplastics (PNPs). With the new terminology, polymeric nanoplastics (PNPs) released from textile finishes or coatings are being increasingly mentioned, and the term fibrous microplastics (FMPs) can be seen as outdated. This study is based on an intensive review of a very novel category of debris plastics (PNPs) mostly produced from textile finishes or coatings. In fact, FMPs and PNPs released from synthetic textiles and textiles coated with plastic-based finishes during washing activities are considered to be a major cause that contributes to the current overall load of microplastics (MPs) in the environment. A link between the concentration of NPs from textile fibers and NPs from textile polymeric-based coatings in freshwater and sediments within a particular local setting and the extent of activities of the textile industry has been demonstrated. Invested efforts have been paid to consider and concentrate on plastic pollution (nanoplastics from textile polymeric coatings). We also summarize existing methodologies to elucidate the identification and proactive quantification of nanoplastics shed from the textile polymeric coatings. To this end, more than 40 studies have been done to identify the physical, chemical, and mechanical parameters and to characterize nanoplastics.

The impact of ESG on the cost efficiency of commercial banks—Evidence from Western European commercial banks

AbstractThis study examines the impact of Environmental (E), Social (S), and Governance (G) activities on the cost efficiency of commercial banks in Western Europe in 2010–2020. The stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) method was employed to investigate the impact of E, S, G, and bank characteristic variables on cost efficiency. The findings reveal that commercial banks can improve their cost efficiency by conducting E, S, and G activities. Banks that implemented these practices tended to have relatively better cost efficiency than those that did not. Overall, the results of this study are consistent with the stakeholder hypothesis and present the first evidence of the interplay between cost efficiency and ESG activities in the banking industry in Western Europe.

Exploring land use conflicts arising from economic activities and their impacts on local communities in the European Arctic

ABSTRACT The European Arctic is commonly thought of as a pristine and homogeneous area. In reality, it is a diverse region experiencing growth relying on natural resource extraction. Despite local communities being primarily affected by industry activities, most socioeconomic impact assessments are conducted at the macro level. This study addresses this gap by examining the impacts of economic activities on local communities. Using secondary data and semi-structured interviews from 15 hubs in five European Arctic countries, the study draws on locally relevant insights. Findings indicate that many activities focus on economic growth, and existing strategies do not adequately address biophysical boundaries. Furthermore, alternative activities need to be developed in a more balanced manner that aligns with the needs of indigenous and local communities. Finally, participation of various actors in future developments is critical to reduce the negative impacts of industry activities.

Implementasi Sistem Kalkulasi Berat Dan Iuran Sampah Berbasis Internet Of Things Pada Perumahan Bekasi Jaya Indah

Waste is a complex problem in developing countries like Indonesia, negatively impacting the environment and public health. Bekasi Jaya Indah Housing Estate, Bekasi City, faces the challenge of sub-optimal waste management. One of them is the gap between waste fees and the weight of waste generated, especially from houses with home industry activities. This research aims to improve monitoring efficiency by developing a tool based on firebase technology or user interface. This technology allows real-time access from various locations to monitor environmental conditions. This tool is not only a monitor of environmental conditions, but also a management tool to support better decision making in maintaining environmental stability and safety. The method used is the prototype method with the stages of communication, quick plan, quick design modeling, construction of prototype, and deployment delivery & feedback. This monitoring tool, it is expected that residents, officers, and administrators can easily monitor environmental conditions from various locations. User have the ability to take the necessary response actions quickly based on real-time information obtained from this monitoring tool.

Decoding Seafood: Multi-Marker Metabarcoding for Authenticating Processed Seafood.

Given the recognized nutritional value of fish and shifting consumer lifestyles, processed seafood has become increasingly prevalent, comprising a significant portion of global food production. Although current European Union labeling regulations do not require species declaration for these products, food business operators often voluntarily provide this information on ingredient lists. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) approaches are currently the most effective methods for verifying the accuracy of species declarations on processed seafood labels. This study examined the species composition of 20 processed seafood products, each labeled as containing a single species, using two DNA metabarcoding markers targeting the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) and 16S rRNA genes. The combined use of these markers revealed that the majority of the products contained multiple species. Furthermore, two products were found to be mislabeled, as the declared species were not detected. These findings underscore that NGS is a robust technique that could be adopted to support routine food industry activities and official control programs, thereby enhancing the 'From Boat to Plate' strategy and combating fraudulent practices in the complex fisheries supply chain.

Comparative analysis of tobacco industry cigarette marketing expenditures in the United States, 2009–2018

Anti-tobacco campaigns face challenges as tobacco marketing consistently outpaces funding for public health presentation initiatives. In 2017, tobacco companies spent around $1 million every hour to promote cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the US. That same year, they were also mandated to sponsor and disseminate Federal court ordered Corrective Statements (CSs) advertisements in outlets such as newspapers and major television networks. Thus, it is crucial to monitor the marketing activities of the tobacco industry to bolster effective tobacco control efforts. Cigarettes marketing expenditures were obtained from the Federal Trade Commission Cigarettes reports and adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index Inflation Calculator. Temporal trends during 2009–2018 period were assessed using Joinpoint regression at (p < 0.05). The costs of publishing the CSs in print were estimated based on the cost of a full-page advertisement with similar specifications. Between 2009 and 2018, the total adjusted cigarette marketing expenditures exhibited no significant changes (AAPC = −1.5). Spending on print advertisements decreased from 0.43% in 2009 to 0.1% in 2018. Magazine cigarette marketing expenditures underwent a relative percentage decline of 80% (AAPC = −13.5;p < 0.05). In 2018, the tobacco industry allocated approximately $8.5 million for print advertisements to promote cigarettes. We estimated that it cost $5.5 million to disseminate the CSs in print the same year, constituting 0.06% of the overall expenditure on cigarette marketing and promotion. Several traditional cigarettes advertising categories have seen reduced funding over the past decade. Nevertheless, the total marketing expenditure remained unaffected. In response to marketing regulations, tobacco companies shifted their funds to less regulated channels. In 2018, a significant portion of promotional expenditures were directed toward various price discounts, which could potentially expose vulnerable children and youths to cigarette marketing. Lastly, the impact of CSs was weakened by delayed implementation and shift in consumer attention from traditional media to other digital channels.

The role of construction consultants in disaster recovery

Abstract. Disaster recovery requires speed above all, and the public and private sectors need to work together. In the event of a disaster, the activities of the construction industry play a crucial role. Construction consultants, surveying companies, and geological survey companies play an important role. Construction consultants oversee the entire process of disaster recovery, from assessing the damage immediately after the disaster to managing the restoration work. In some cases, local governments order construction management services to supervise the entire disaster recovery work, and in such cases, construction consultants are even responsible for part of placing construction procurements. In this way, construction consultants have become an indispensable part of the disaster recovery process. This report is an introduction to the activities of construction consultants in times of disaster, using the heavy rains situations as examples, and presents of challenges and recommendations.

Experimental Assessment of Paper Formation Conditions and Structural Two-Sidedness and Their Impacts on Curl Phenomena

Curl propensity is a critical-to-quality (CTQ) property of paper, as it causes severe problems during printing and other final conversion operations. The main papermaking factor causing the curl phenomenon is the existence of a fiber orientation (FO) gradient across the thickness direction (or ZD), also known as two-sidedness. Therefore, a methodology that characterizes the FO across the ZD is fundamental for papermakers. In this work, we propose and validate an efficient and cost-effective protocol based on sheet splitting and image analysis. Besides assessing the level of FO two-sidedness, the methodology also provides insights into the flow dynamics in the draining zone of the forming section of the paper machine and the drying stresses built into the paper. This information is relevant for monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting activities in the paper industry.

Structural evolution and electronic properties of anionic plutonium-doped oxygen clusters

Plutonium oxides are important in actinide chemistry and nuclear industry activities, and the demand and interest in enriching knowledge of plutonium chemistry is growing increasingly significant. However, unlike uranium oxide clusters, few studies related to the geometry and bonding properties of anionic plutonium oxide clusters have been reported. Here we explored the geometries, photoelectron spectra, and electronic properties of anionic plutonium oxide clusters by means of unbiased structural searches coupled with density-functional theory (DFT). The results show that the PuO6− cluster with a high D2h symmetry formed by a linear O-Pu-O plutonyl unit with two O2 units exhibits excellent stability. In addition, the HOMO–LUMO gap value of PuO6− cluster are 4.35 eV and 3.41 eV for the α- and β-orbitals, respectively, as well as the vertical detachment energy (VDE) of 4.20 eV. In the analysis of molecular orbitals and adaptive natural density partitioning in oxygen-rich systems, the σ bonds between plutonium atom and oxygen ligands, primarily from the Pu-5f and O-2p orbitals, are responsible for the goodish stability of PuO6− cluster. We hope that the current work can enrich the geometrical configuration of plutonium oxide oxygen clusters and provide reference information for the subsequent research work.

Evaluasi Perubahan Segmentasi Kinerja Keuangan PT. KB Bukopin, TBK Sebelum dan Sesudah Akuisisi dengan Metode K-Means Clustering

This study aims to evaluate changes in the segmentation of PT KB Bukopin Tbk's financial performance before and after Kookmin Bank's acquisition. This study uses the K-means clustering method using secondary data in the form of financial data taken from the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange, IDX.co.id. The results of the k-means analysis showed that the change in BBKP segmentation from Category 4 (cluster E) in 2019 to Category 3 (cluster C) in 2023 showed significant changes in the company's financial stability and capital adequacy. This research reveals that post-acquisition strategies and policies have successfully made a substantial impact on BBKP's financial structure, as evidenced by a positive increase in the solvency ratio (DER) and capital adequacy ratio (CAR). However, the decline in return on assets (ROA) indicates that operational efficiency is required to improve profitability. The results of the comprehensive and ongoing evaluation show how important it is to thoroughly understand the impact of acquisition activities in the banking industry.

The Effect of User Generated Content and Promotion Mediated By Influncer on Purchasing Decisions (Study on Shopee Users in Majalengka Regency)

Technology is currently experiencing very rapid development, especially the use of the internet. The internet has encouraged the improvement of communication technology, media, and informatics which has an influence on the ways and patterns of business activities of the trade industry. This increase in the internet has also encouraged the development of digital marketing strategies by companies to increase consumer purchasing decisions. This study aims to empirically examine the effect of user generated content, promotion and influencers on purchasing decisions, and influencer mediation on the influence of user generated content and promotion on purchasing decisions. The population of this study were Shopee E-Commerce consumers in Majalengka Regency. The sample taken was 100 people, the sampling technique used purphosive sampling. Data was collected using a questionnaire, which was distributed via whatapps social media. Data analysis techniques using Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEMPLS). Endogenous variables consist of user generated content and promotion, mediating variables are influencers and exogenous variables are purchasing decisions. The results of the analysis show that the results of this study indicate that user generated content (UGC), and influencers have a direct influence on purchasing decisions while promotions have no direct effect on consumer purchasing decisions. User generated content (UGC) and promotion have a direct influence on influencers. Influencers mediate the influence of user generated content (UGC) on purchasing decisions, but influencers do not mediate the influence of promotions on purchasing decisions

To Study of Construction wastages on Construction Project

The construction industry is an important cog in the wheel of national economies around the globe. Low productivity, unsafe working conditions, inadequate quality, and poor safety are some of the well-known chronic difficulties in the construction industry. In today's world, the construction sector is confronted with a number of critical issues. These include rising competition from outside, a lack of qualified workers, and the imperative to enhance the quality of building. In order to meet these problems, the sector must immediately increase efficiency, improve quality, and adopt new technology. Over the last several decades, a great deal of research and study has focused on the difficulties encountered by the construction industry. This research has sought to determine the root causes of these problems and, in some cases, has even proposed solutions.The study is to confirm and reevaluate the current state of productivity and performance in the local construction industry's activities and processes. The purpose of this is to gain a better understanding of the existing state of "lean" in the local construction sector by establishing new measurement parameters that are specific to waste and cycle time as they relate to the principles and concepts of Lean Construction.

The Estimation of Withdrawing and Withdrawn Foreign Companies Contribution in Industries and Regions of Russia

Despite the current relevance of foreign companies’ withdrawal from Russia, there are no significant scientific works on this topic. Some researchers have attempted to assess the scope of foreign companies’ withdrawal from Russia. But similar works on a regional level are almost absent. The article attempts to estimate the shares of foreign companies that announced their withdrawal, suspension of activities, reduction of operations, suspension of investments, as well as those that objectively withdraw and reduced the activities in industries and regions of Russia. Analysis showed that foreign companies that announced their withdrawal accounted for 0.8% of the employees and 2.3% of the revenue of all organizations in the Russian economy, while foreign companies that objectively withdraw accounted for 0.6% and 1.8%. Among the industries, the automotive industry is the most affected. Among the regions, the largest diversified (city of Moscow, Moscow region, city of St. Petersburg), industrial diversified (Republic of Tatarstan, Tula region), automotive (Kaluga, Leningrad and Samara regions), timber processing (Republics of Komi and Karelia, Novgorod region), Sakhalin region are more affected. The most critical situation in terms of risks for the labor market and regional economies is developing in the automotive and timber processing regions.