Memorandum Of Understanding Research Articles

Implementation of regional regulation number 3 of 2023 concerning the protection of women and children in East Bolaang Mongondow Regency

This study aims to determine, analyze and interpret the implementation and inhibiting factors of the implementation of Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2023 concerning the Protection of Women and Children in East Bolaang Mongondow Regency. This type of research is descriptive with a qualitative approach based on the results of observations and interviews. This research analysis uses the concept of public policy implementation of George C. Edward III. The results showed several things, namely (a) the support of regional apparatus was very optimal; (b) the form of commitment and cooperation of vertical agencies was carried out through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU); (c) the stipulation of Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2023 proves the alignment of the local government to be present in the midst of society, and play an active role in implementing the protection of women and children; (d) budget shortages do not affect the socialization of prevention in the field, and are not significant with the increase in cases of violence against women and children; (e) supporting infrastructure for reunification at the Regional Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) is very limited, as well as other facilities such as office buildings are also not yet available; and (f) existing resources are not yet optimal, and professional staff are still needed. The main inhibiting factors for implementing this regulation are resources in the context of human resources (staff) where professional personnel are still needed in the field of empowerment and case handling and equipment resources (facilities) where facilities are still needed in the form of office buildings and safe houses for the operationalization of the implementation of this regulation.

Difficulties in Field Study of Education Students

This study aimed to identify the challenges faced by Education students during their Field Study (FS) courses in the second semester of the 2016-2017 academic year. Focusing on three specific FS courses—Field Study 2: “Experiencing the Teaching-Learning Process,” Field Study 5: “Learning Assessment Strategies,” and Field Study 6: “On Becoming a Teacher”—the research utilized a descriptive survey method, incorporating documentary analysis of grading sheets and workbooks. The findings highlighted three primary issues contributing to the difficulties experienced by students: challenges with resource teachers, learner behavior, and self-related issues among the FS students. To address these challenges, participants proposed several solutions, leading to the recommendation that both the Teacher Education Institution (TEI) and the Department of Education (DepEd) revisit their Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) prior to the commencement of Field Study courses, ideally through a formal ceremony.

A demographic-based challenges and trust issues on the implementation of the new BSND curriculum

Ensuring that the curriculum is aligned with the latest standards, guidelines, and best practices in nursing education and healthcare can be challenging. Developing fair and effective assessment methods to evaluate students' competency can be difficult. It is essential to ensure that assessments and pedagogical approaches accurately reflect the knowledge and skills students need as future registered nutritionists and dietician. The purpose of this study was to assess the challenges experienced by faculty and program administrators in relation to the mandates stipulated in the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memo Order No. 14, series of 2017. Faculty (n=37) and program administrators (n=5) were randomly selected from five higher education institutions in Mindanao, Philippines. Findings indicated that the administrators and teaching staff manifested low level of trust issues on the implementation of the curriculum. Consequently, they feel positive about the design, execution, and outcomes of the program. However, it is important to note several challenges they experienced. Lack of doctorate programs in institutions, absence of vertically articulated doctorate programs, and outdated library materials were the most prominent challenges the faculty and program administrators experienced. They also noted challenges related to excessive workloads for faculty beyond their Individual Daily Plans, the absence of Registered Nutrition and Dietetics (RND) professionals in food service establishments to supervise practicum experiences, and a lack of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with accredited Level III hospitals for practicum training programs.

Improving port state control through a transfer learning-enhanced XGBoost model

With the advancements in modern information technology, Port State Control (PSC) inspections, as a crucial measure to protect ship safety and the marine environment, are undergoing an intelligent transformation. This paper aims to streamline the selection process for inspecting high-risk ships by employing a data-driven model to predict the number of deficiencies in ships arriving at ports. A transfer learning-enhanced eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) model is proposed by innovatively incorporating sample similarity calculations to adapt the model to the unique characteristics of the target port. This novel model enables the integration of relevant data from other ports, enhancing the predictive performance of the model to specific port conditions. Utilizing PSC inspection records from ports within the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and choosing the port of Singapore as the target, numerical experiments demonstrate that the proposed model achieves improvements of 1.81 %, 6.08 %, and 3.60 % in the mean absolute error, mean squared error and root mean squared error, respectively, compared to the standard XGBoost model. Furthermore, across various sizes of training samples, the proposed model outperforms other machine learning models. This work may service as a significant step towards exploring the potential of developing data-driven models based on comprehensive data to assess the risk level of foreign ships arriving at ports, ameliorating the PSC inspection process by aiding PSC officers in identifying substandard ships more effectively.

Securing Repair: Examining Cybersecurity's Influence on the Right to Repair

ABSTRACTCybersecurity is a perennial concern for technology companies, consumers, and policymakers. Recently it has become a lever of opposition against the Right to Repair movement as companies and industry groups position security and reparability as antagonistic, even incompatible, interests. This paper pushes back on those claims. We use critical discourse analysis to explore two contemporary controversies at the intersection of security and repair: (1) the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's statements concerning automotive repair in Massachusetts and (2) the memorandum of understanding between John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation concerning agricultural equipment repair. We find that security concerns are raised as featureless specters of harm rarely supported by concrete or compelling evidence that reparability risks security. Rather, these arguments reflect a rhetorical strategy aimed at thwarting the repair activities of consumers and independent technicians, shifting ongoing policy debates, and influencing public sentiment around the right to repair.

The North Carolina Model for Opioid Settlements: Partnering to Equip Local Governments' Overdose Response.

Guided by the North Carolina Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), local governments are investing national opioid settlement funds to respond to the overdose crisis. Community Opioid Resources Engine for North Carolina (CORE-NC) partners have developed tools and resources that local governments are using as they plan, implement, and report on their opioid overdose response.

Accelerating power grid interconnectivity in Southeast Asia: a private sector perspective

Abstract Integrating the power systems between member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) can facilitate economic growth for the region and enable businesses to cost-effectively procure reliable, clean electricity. As corporations strengthen their clean energy commitments, the grid becomes an important enabler of power sector emissions reductions as well as economic development. This paper offers perspectives from the Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC) on the importance of renewing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the ASEAN Power Grid, focusing on accelerated implementation to expand multilateral power trade and cross-border grid interconnections. ACEC consists of clean energy buyers, sellers, and financiers that can drive economic growth. It supports strengthening the ASEAN Power Grid MOU to recognise the importance of holistic regional grid planning, prioritising interconnectors that scale up clean energy, harmonising regulatory and technical frameworks, and making data accessible to facilitate multilateral power trade and clean energy tracking.

PROSEDUR PEREKRUTAN VOLUNTEER EVENT PADA PT. DYANDRA PROMOSINDO

The task of this study discusses Volunteer Recruitment Procedures of PT. Dyandra Promosindo’s Event. The method used by the author on this study is qualitative method with secondary data collection technique and doing direct observation in the field, and interview. The observation result shows the Volunteer Recruitment Procedures of PT. Dyandra Promosindo’s Event consists of the stages of determining the needs of the workforce, then conducting socialization, filling in digital forms. Interviews, database compilation, and ending with a volunteer meeting and signing of employment contracts or Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Development of the Link and Match Learning Program through the Application of the Dual-System Method to Support the Industrial Revolution 4.0 in Sinergy with Freedom to Learn

This study aims to describe a Link and Match program used on dual-system models that is valid, practical, and effective to support industrial revolution 4.0 in profile freedom to learn. This type of research is development research with the ADDIE development design which includes analyze, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The data analysis technique uses a mixed method which combines qualitative and quantitative methods. The results showed that: The Link and Match program using a dual-system model is declared valid, including syllabus, RPP, e-LKPD and e-Handout whose learning process is designed to include activities that adapt to Indonesian national work competency standards (SKKNI Level II) by maximizing the use of various representation that can support the industrial revolution 4.0 with the profile of independent learning. The presentation of e-LKPD and e-Handouts has been adapted to the local wisdom competencies available in Lampung Province and the needs of students to study independently or in groups so that they can support the industrial revolution 4.0 with the profile of independent learning; The practicality of the Link and Match program using a dual-system model is reviewed based on student responses which include responses to the learning process, responses to e-LKPD and e-Handouts so that they can be used as a productive learning topic on Rubber Processing in SMK class XI semester odd; The effectiveness of the Link and Match program using a dual-system model is categorized as high which show that there is an average difference between the experimental class and the control class. The output of this development is the establishment of MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with various DUDI in Lampung Province.

Exploring innovation and collaboration in the leather processing industry through the case study of the KIWANGO Leather Cluster

In the era of Industry 4.0, fostering innovation through strong collaboration among universities, industry, and government is crucial. However, the Tanzanian economy has faced challenges due to, among others, weak links between these entities. To address this, Sida initiated the Innovation Systems and Cluster Development Program (ISCP-Tz) in partnership with the University of Dar es Salaam. This was followed by a program at COSTECH focused on fostering innovation for socio-economic development. As part of these programs, 15 clusters, including KIWANGO Leather, were selected for documentation of their experiences. KIWANGO Leather exemplifies successful collaboration between cluster firms, the university, local government, and research institutions. Operationalizing guidelines for collaboration led to cooperative innovations, knowledge exchange, internships, and long-term partnerships established through Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The cluster's experiences highlight a less-linear, inclusive innovation process with positive outcomes. Thus, this paper not only illustrates a less linear, inclusive innovation process, but also its results can motivate actors in emerging innovation ecosystems in the Global South to adopt and scale up suggested approaches for knowledge co-creation benefitting sustainable development. By adopting these approaches and fostering collaborative networks, countries can leverage their resources and expertise to drive innovation, create economic growth, and address societal challenges.

An evaluation of a multi-partner approach to increase routine immunization coverage in six northern Nigerian States

BackgroundGlobal health partnerships are increasingly being used to improve coordination, strengthen health systems, and incentivize government commitment for public health programs. From 2012 to 2022, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) forged Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) partnership agreements with six northern state governments to strengthen routine immunization (RI) systems and sustainably increase immunization coverage. This mixed methods evaluation describes the RI MoUs contribution to improving program performance, strengthening capacity and government financial commitment as well as towards increasing immunization coverage.MethodsDrawing from stakeholder interviews and a desk review, we describe the MoU inputs and processes and adherence to design. We assess the extent to which the program achieved its objectives as well as the benefits and challenges by drawing from a health facility assessment, client exit interview and qualitative interviews with service providers, community leaders and program participants. Finally, we assess the overall impact of the MoU by evaluating trends in immunization coverage rates.ResultsWe found the RI MoUs across the six states to be mostly successful in strengthening health systems, improving accountability and coordination, and increasing the utilization of services and financing for RI. Across all six states, pentavalent 3 vaccine coverage increased from 2011 to 2021 and in some states, the gains were substantial. For example, in Yobe, vaccination coverage increased from 10% in 2011 to nearly 60% in 2021. However, in Sokoto, the change was minimal increasing from only 4% in 2011 to nearly 8% in 2021. However, evaluation findings indicate that issues pertaining to human resources for health, insecurity that inhibits supportive supervision and vaccine logistics as well as harmful socio-cultural norms remain a persistent challenge in the states. There is also a need for a rigorous monitoring and evaluation plan with well-defined measures collected prior to and throughout implementation.ConclusionIntroducing a multi-partner approach grounded in a MoU agreement provides a promising approach to addressing health system challenges that confront RI programs.

Collaborative data sharing: The International Acute Myeloid Leukemia Consortium (INTERACT).

169 Background: Outcomes for children and adolescents/young adults (AYAs) with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remain suboptimal and are decidedly poor for patients with subtypes defined by high-risk features, including canonical genetic alterations and relapsed/refractory presentation. Due to their rarity, these subtypes are difficult to study within the existing clinical trials paradigm. Data sharing efforts aim to increase our understanding of rare cancer subtypes by pooling data from multiple sources. The INTERnational Acute myeloid leukemia ConsorTium (INTERACT) was established to pool and share data on pediatric and AYA patients with AML. Methods: In 2019, a data dictionary was created through an iterative, consensus-driven process that analyzed pre-existing clinical trials case report forms as the initial basis. By developing this standardized representation for data on patients with AML, data could be harmonized and integrated. A memorandum of understanding was signed in 2021, formally establishing INTERACT. An executive committee was convened to establish scientific priorities, facilitate ongoing data dictionary work, usher agreements with data contributors and review data requests submitted by investigators. In January 2024, the initial set of AML data was released on the Pediatric Cancer Data Commons (PCDC) data portal. Results: As of April 2024, the data dictionary includes 157 standardized data elements that were used to harmonize clinical data on 3,413 patients who participated in seven clinical trials conducted by four pediatric oncology cooperative groups across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Elements in the data dictionary include demographics, initial disease characteristics, genetic alterations, and survival status. Aggregate data can be freely explored using the publicly-available PCDC data portal (portal.pedscommons.org) and investigators seeking line-level access to data may submit a project request to the INTERACT executive committee for consideration. Conclusions: International collaborative data-sharing efforts will advance our understanding of pediatric and AYA AML by reducing barriers that constrain our study of AML to smaller cohorts of data. We hope that an early outcome of data sharing will be to increase our understanding of optimal treatments for patients with relapsed/refractory disease. Future goals of INTERACT include identifying data from additional studies to include, establishing relationships with new data contributors, and establishing working groups to advance the consortium’s scientific and clinical trials goals.

Effective analysis of remote ship inspection in Asia-Pacific region and its impact on shipping trade under COVID-19

ABSTRACT In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global shipping industry has faced unprecedented challenges, necessitating rapid adaptations in regulatory practices and inspection methodologies to ensure the continuity of trade and maritime safety. Remote port state control (PSC) involves the use of technology to monitor, regulate, and manage the activities and compliance of vessels in a port’s jurisdiction without the need for physical boarding or inspection. This study examines the effectiveness of remote PSC inspections within the Asia-Pacific region and assesses their impact on shipping trade during the pandemic. Utilizing a comprehensive analysis of data from remote inspections conducted under the auspices of the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), this research identifies key factors influencing the efficacy of such inspections and their implications for regulatory compliance and maritime safety. Through a methodological blend of quantitative analysis and qualitative evaluation, the study explores how remote inspections have been critical in maintaining operational integrity and safety standards amidst global disruptions. The findings highlight the role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in facilitating these adaptations, alongside the challenges and opportunities of remote inspection practices. This research contributes to the ongoing maritime safety and regulation discourse, offering insights into the potential for remote inspections to complement traditional methods in a post-pandemic world.

Cooperation Between Indonesia And Taiwan In Supporting The Protection Of Runaway Indonesian Migrant Workers In Taiwan

Indonesia's relations with Taiwan cannot be separated from problems and issues related to Indonesian Migrant Workers. Among these issues is the case of Indonesian Migrant Workers who exceeded the period of stay or overstayed in Taiwan. The overstaying status of Indonesian Migrant Workers creates vulnerability to violations of the rights of Indonesian Migrant Workers and even Indonesian Migrant Workers can be treated arbitrarily. So protection is needed so that the rights of Indonesian Migrant Workers are fulfilled. The type of research that the author will use is qualitative descriptive research because it is considered appropriate to research needs. The data sources used by the author in this research are secondary data such as data obtained from documents, photos, research journals, books relevant to research, news and credible internet media as support for primary sources related to regulations. the rights of Indonesian migrant workers abroad. The results of this research show that the protection and cooperation efforts undertaken to protect Indonesian Migrant Workers include institutional improvements through BP2MI, the launch of the SP2T and Embedded SP2T schemes, the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Taiwan and Indonesia regarding the Recruitment, Placement and Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers in December 2018, as well as a self-surrender program for overstayer workers from the Taiwanese authorities.

Appraisal of Students Admission on Service Delivery in the Directorate of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola

Establishment of relationship between policy issues and service delivery in tertiary institution of learning requires to encourage policy implementations to relate to policy formulation that would address rather than dismal service delivery in tertiary educational institutions across the country. Precisely the research intends to establish if policy issues on students’ admission affect service delivery in DUS FCE, Yola. The main instruments used for data collection were the Questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), observation check list and Semi Structured Interview (SSI) formats. This paper proposes Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) test statistic as a measurement tool for the study. The findings show that consideration of only first choice for JAMB Admission affect students intake in DUS and cut off marks for admission into DUS poses a threat to intake in some programmes. Post JAMB screening of applicants ensures selection of better candidates. Also, clearly stated memorandum of understanding (MoU) with portal managers and memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ICT facility managers would enhance service delivery in DUS. The study recommends that admission guidelines/policies of regulatory bodies like JAMB and affiliate institution need to be carefully studied and regularly incorporated in the students’ guide book.

An academic cooperation between the Japan Sports Nutrition Association (JSNA) and the Korean Society for Exercise Nutrition (KSEN).

The Japan Sports Nutrition Association (JSNA) is an academic society that aims to contribute to people's health and the development of sports in Japan. After numerous communication and academic events, the JSNA and the Korean Society for Exercise Nutrition (KSEN) exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2018. Based on the MoU, the JSNA and KSEN organized academic exchange events until the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic and subsequent travel restrictions and lockdowns. After four years of the pandemic and the downgrading of Coronavirus Disease 2019 infection risk, it is hoped that academic exchanges between the societies will resume gradually and enhance members' recognition of the cooperation between the JSNA and KSEN for active collaborations in the future.

Port State Control of Offshore Supply Ships, MODU and FPSO Units

The Port State Control system aims to ensure that all ships are subject to regular inspections, with particular attention to the ships of insufficient quality. To this end, during the inspection, priority is given to ships that are considered risky. Thetis database is an information system that contributes to the implementation of the Port State Control within the EU (European Unit). It contains data on inspections performed in the EU ports and the Paris Memorandum area. The Paris Memorandum has 27 member states and covers the waters of European coastal states and the North Atlantic basin from North America to Europe. The main goal of the Paris MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) is to eliminate substandard ships through a harmonized Port State Control system. Namely, inspections should ensure that ships meet international safety standards, are safe for the environment, and provide adequate living and working conditions for workers. The primary responsibility for ensuring these standards rests with the ship owner/shipper while the responsibility for ensuring such compliance rests with the flag state. The aim of this analysis is to determine the number of inspections performed in the ports of the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Italy, to identify the cause of ship detentions and the most common deficiencies of offshore supply vessels, MODU (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units) and FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) Units. In the observed period, the impact of the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was significant, resulting in the decline in the numbers of inspections performed in 2020 and 2021. In 2022, the number of inspections increased, but it still has not reached its pre-pandemic level. During the period that was the subject of research, port state inspections in the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Italy revealed 241 deficiencies. Five areas with the largest number of deficiencies are: Certificate & Documentation, Safety of Navigation, Fire Safety, ISM, and Life-saving appliances, which follow the trend of the lack in the areas of the Paris Memorandum. The greatest increase in deficiencies was recorded in the areas of Labor Conditions-Health protection, Certificate & Documents (Crew Certificate, Documents), Emergency System and Fire safety area, which led to an increase in the number of offshore supply ships retention during the first half of 2022.

RPL Management Model for Capacity Building of Village Apparatus: A Case Study on Cooperation between Surabaya State University and Bojonegoro District Government

Law Number 23 of 2014 grants regional autonomy, which means that each regional institution is authorized to manage its own policies. This includes village governments, which are regulated by Law Number 6 of 2014. Therefore, it is crucial to have competent village personnel who can provide exceptional services to the citizens. In 2021, 45,387 village heads, 43,876 village secretaries, 31,147 village-owned enterprise managers, and 7,889 professional assistants graduated from high school, according to data from the Ministry of Village, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration. This highlights the need to strengthen the education of village apparatus. One way to achieve this is through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program, which is a collaboration between the Ministry and universities such as the State University of Surabaya and the State University of Yogyakarta. This program can help improve the skills of village apparatus. However, there is a gap between the reality and the implementation of the collaboration between the Ministry and Pertindes regarding the implementation of RPL for village apparatus. In Bojonegoro Regency, for instance, only 61% of village heads had a high school educational background in 2022, according to the Office of Community Empowerment and Village Government. To address this issue, the researcher aims to understand the management of RPL in Bojonegoro Regency to improve the capacity of village apparatus. The research is based at the State University of Surabaya and Bojonegoro Regency. The study obtained primary data from interviews, literature studies, and a memorandum of understanding between the State University of Surabaya (UNESA) and the Bojonegoro Regency Government. The researcher used a knowledge management approach in program planning, which focused on six main stages in development planning. These stages included problem identification, problem diagnosis, design stage, design implementation, design testing, and solution formulation. The results of the study showed that collaboration and support from educational institutions are strategic solutions for improving village human resources. Additionally, the RPL program is relevant to the functions of higher education institutions in preparing personnel for village government administration. The implementation of RPL in Bojonegoro is in accordance with the principles of cooperation. However, there were some technical obstacles in the implementation of activities.

Access To The Agri Negosyo Loan Program Of Dairy Buffalo Entrepreneurs In Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Dairy buffalo entrepreneurship is a livelihood strategy or employment generator in the Philippines. Factors affecting the access of loan programs for capitalization is not yet explored and studied in Nueva Ecija; hence this study.Data were gathered through secondary sources and Key Informant Interview. Document analysis was employed in this study to explain the current status of ANYO’s implementation, factors that could hinder or motivate the access of dairy carabao entrepreneurs on the ANYO, assess possible recommendations, best practices and policies to enhance the implementation of ANYO. Based on findings of the study, Action Plan and Project that will address identified factors that could limit or motivate the capability to access loans for dairy buffalo entrepreneurs was proposed. Findings showed that the approval of endorsed loan application from PCC as an intervention to facilitate easier access, posted high loan release rate of 79% (38 out of 48). The remaining 21% (10 out of 48) of loan applications, either pending or dis-approved, demonstrated that there is still room for improvement for the program to have more impact in reaching the remaining 858 or 95% of the total dairy entrepreneurs in Nueva Ecija. This study recommends strategies to formalize and enhance the collaboration of PCC and NRBSL through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), to support the marginalized dairy buffalo entrepreneurs.

Resolving the Judiciary Tensions between the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Indonesia

This paper addresses a critical issue undermining the legal coherence and judicial stability in Indonesia: the discord between the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court in the realm of judicial review. This paper uncovers the root cause as a weak chain of validity in law formation, aggravated by divergent legal frameworks governing each court through utilizing doctrinal research methods. Drawing on Bullygin's deontic logic theory, the paper reveals a lack of explicit cross-sectoral policy synchronization. To immediately alleviate these tensions, this paper proposes the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two courts, aiming to solidify the chain of legal norms and restore systemic stability. For a long-term resolution, a comprehensive revision of the judiciary law is advocated. This research serves as an urgent call for coordinated reforms to bolster the integrity and efficiency of Indonesia's judicial system.