Modernization Efforts Research Articles

History of ‘nature-based’ solutions to land degradation in the savannahs of Kenya: An analysis of literature and archival records

Nature-based solutions (NbS) are a promising tool for combatting land degradation in the dry-lands of East Africa. These types of solutions are not new, however, and have a long history dating back to the colonial period. An understanding of the successes and failures of past efforts can provide valuable insights for current NbS projects. This study examines two specific dry-land areas of Kenya - Baringo and Kitui - which were the focus of much colonial effort at restoring degraded land. The study uses primary and secondary literature to examine these efforts through the lens of Nature-based Solutions. It then compares these projects with two modern restoration efforts in the same areas - namely sand dams and grazing enclosures. While both of the historical schemes had elements of NbS, they fell short in critical areas with respect to the implementation of the projects. The schemes failed to incorporate local communities into decision making processes to ensure long-term sustainability. Modern efforts overall do a better job at sustainable management - they deliberately seek stakeholder involvement - but they too fall short, often giving these stakeholders very little say in decision making processes. History can provide valuable lessons for implementers of NbS, as many of the solutions enacted today have antecedents in the past. The failure to involve stakeholders at all stages of a project is a lesson from history that continues to be learned.

Strengthening corporate governance and financial compliance: Enhancing accountability and transparency

In today's complex business landscape, robust corporate governance and financial compliance are essential for maintaining organizational integrity, accountability, and transparency. This review examines the key components and strategies necessary to enhance these frameworks, ensuring sustainable success and stakeholder trust. Corporate governance encompasses regulatory compliance, risk management, ethical conduct, and stakeholder engagement. Adherence to laws and regulations, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is foundational in minimizing legal risks and safeguarding reputation. Effective risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential threats to an organization’s financial health and operational integrity through strong internal controls and regular audits. Promoting ethical conduct within organizations is crucial for maintaining trust and reputation. Establishing codes of conduct, ethical guidelines, and whistleblower protections fosters a culture of integrity. Transparent communication and stakeholder engagement ensure that organizational activities align with stakeholder interests and expectations. Enhancing accountability and transparency involves several key strategies. Strong board oversight and independence, characterized by diverse and skilled board members, ensure balanced and objective decision-making. Regular internal and external audits verify financial accuracy and compliance, identifying areas for improvement. Leveraging technology and data analytics is pivotal in modern compliance efforts. Technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning automate processes, improve accuracy, and provide real-time insights into financial performance and risk management. Transparent regulatory reporting and disclosure practices, adhering to standards such as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), further enhance stakeholder trust. Continuous training and education for employees and board members on corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards are vital for fostering a culture of compliance and accountability. Strengthening corporate governance and financial compliance is fundamental for enhancing accountability and transparency. By adopting comprehensive regulatory frameworks, leveraging technology, and promoting ethical conduct, organizations can build trust, mitigate risks, and ensure sustainable growth in a dynamic business environment. Keywords: Corporate Governance, Global Corporations, Harmonization.

Women's Education and Social Transformation in the Ottoman Press: The Example of the Second Constitutional Era

This study explores the discourse on women's education and social transformation in the Ottoman press during the Second Constitutional Period, focusing on how women's roles were conceptualized and debated in the context of national modernization efforts. Utilizing qualitative content analysis of periodicals from 1908 to 1918, the research examines the narratives presented in women's magazines and broader journalistic outputs that addressed the themes of education, social participation, and gender norms. The findings highlight the press's dual role as both a reflector and a shaper of public opinion and policy concerning women's roles in society. Notably, the period saw an increased advocacy for women's rights, education, and participation in the public sphere, reflecting a significant shift towards feminist ideologies within the Ottoman intellectual community. The study concludes that the Second Constitutional Period was crucial in redefining women's societal roles, with the press playing a key role in promoting educational reforms and advocating for gender equality. This period set the stage for future advancements in women's rights in Turkey, making it a foundational era for the subsequent feminist movements in the Turkish Republic. Keywords: Ottoman Empire, Second Constitutional Period, women's education, social transformation, feminist movements, Ottoman press

Integrated study on the conservation of ecocultural heritage in the Tiantai Mountain area, China

This study deeply analyzes the ecocultural heritage of the Tiantai Mountain area in Eastern China, assesses its current status and explores effective mechanisms for its conservation and construction. Employing remote sensing technology, kernel density analysis and Minimum Cumulative Resistance Model, the study comprehensively evaluated the environmental characteristics of the region and its role in historical and modern conservation efforts. The results demonstrate the unique distribution patterns of ecocultural heritage in various conservation zones, such as restoration, controlled construction and core conservation zone. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of religious beliefs and clan systems in the preservation of traditional knowledge and practices, with significant impacts of local community participation on conservation strategies. This research provides new theoretical and practical support for the implemention of ecocultural heritage conservation and development within religiously significant areas, highlights the need for conservation measures and synergistic strategies between ecological and cultural practices.

Meru Architecture in Bali : History, Function and Challenges

Meru is a sacred structure in Balinese architecture, symbolizing Mount Sumeru in Hindu-Buddhist cosmology. Introduced by Mpu Kuturan in the 11th century, Meru is a key feature of Balinese temples, representing the connection between the divine and earthly realms. The tiered roof, which can range from one to eleven layers, reflects different levels of the universe, with higher tiers holding greater spiritual significance. Meru is not only a site of worship for deities and ancestors but also plays a crucial role in traditional ceremonies, such as the ngaben cremation rites. One of the remarkable aspects of Meru is its earthquake-resistant design. Built with natural materials like ijuk (sugar palm fibre) and ironwood, its proportional structure and construction techniques allow it to withstand seismic shocks effectively. However, while Meru can endure earthquakes, it remains vulnerable to fire, especially due to lightning strikes. The dry, flammable ijuk used for the roof makes Meru susceptible, as evidenced by recent fires at temples like Ratu Gede Bima Sakti and Dadia Bingin. Efforts to protect Meru from fire hazards are underway, including raising community awareness and improving fire safety protocols. Despite these challenges, Meru continues to stand as a powerful symbol of Bali’s spiritual and cultural identity, blending ancient traditions with modern efforts to preserve this sacred architecture.

Potential application of batang garing cultural values of Dayak tribe in orangutan conservation

Background: This is intended to describe the Batang Garing symbol of the Dayak Ngaju tribe in Central Kalimantan as a container for preservation. From the previous study mentioned about Batang garing arise environmental consciousness, and this study attempts to identify the cultural values of the Batang Garing tribe in the life of the Dayak tribe and to seek opportunities to apply the cultural values of the Batang Garing Dayak tribe in orangutan conservation. Methods: This study using qualitative techniques is used to measure rehabilitation and assess the contribution of rehabilitation to conservation. Findings: It can be concluded that the Batang Garing concept is in harmony with the idea of orangutan conservation. The construction of meaning that is carried out provides space for collaboration between local values and modern values in the conservation agenda, it is hoped that this alignment will facilitate the involvement of indigenous peoples in harmony with orangutan conservation so that they play an active role in conservation because there are several overlapping values. Conclusion: The constructs provided are expected to be useful in forming universal knowledge/which can be understood by the wider community, including policy makers, namely the Government, as well as policy observers, both academics and practitioners regarding the agenda of forest conservation. Novelty/Originality of this Study: The novelty of this study lies in its exploration of the potential application of the Dayak Tribe's Batang Garing cultural values in orangutan conservation. This research uniquely combines indigenous wisdom with modern conservation efforts, aiming to foster community involvement and promote sustainable natural resource management.

US Military Posture in the Asia-Pacific and its Impact on Regional Stability

The geopolitics of Asia-Pacific are witnessing a transition. The regional powers calculate their bets as China rises as a key player and challenges the traditional dominance of the United States. The region hosts various flashpoints – in the wake of rising tensions, the US and China may redefine the power equilibrium, resulting in increased militarization and altering the region’s security environment. The evolving geopolitical dynamics thus characterize a power rivalry between these two powers. In pursuit of influence and supremacy, the US generates far-reaching consequences for regional stability. The involvement of the US in the region and the interests of regional stakeholders are closely connected with the US-China competition. This research paper analyzes this environment in a comprehensive manner, taking into account the multifaceted drivers shaping regional security dynamics. In addition, it highlights the complex network of alliances and military modernization efforts that are exacerbating the strategic equilibrium within the region. It also explores the complex maritime disputes in the South and East China Seas, highlighting the direct territorial and strategic stakes for both the US and China.

An integrated historical study on human–tiger interactions in China

AbstractTigers (Panthera tigris), as apex predators, play a crucial role in maintaining ecological functions within their ecosystems. Human–wildlife conflicts, particularly human–tiger conflicts (HTCs), have been a prevalent and severe issue in tiger‐range countries from ancient times to the present day, with various regional characteristics. This article discusses human–tiger interactions in China, including different types of HTCs throughout history and the various measures implemented to promote human–tiger coexistence. Employing a historiographic approach, this study is based on case studies. It relies on historical documentation as its primary source, using methods such as literature analysis, digital humanities techniques, and field investigations. The results reveal various forms of direct negative human–tiger interactions, ranging from mild to intense HTCs, as well as other interactions such as tiger trade, medicinal use of tiger parts, and tiger habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and urbanization, all of which have led to reductions in tiger populations. Meanwhile, the study also identifies different conceptions and measures for human–tiger coexistence amidst conflicts, including animal protection and tiger worship in China's history, and modern conservation efforts such as the inclusion of tigers on protection lists, bans on tiger medicine and trade, and the establishment of nature reserves and national parks to protect tiger habitats.

Preventive Service Usage and New Chronic Disease Diagnoses: Using PCORnet Data to Identify Emerging Trends, United States, 2018-2022.

Data modernization efforts to strengthen surveillance capacity could help assess trends in use of preventive services and diagnoses of new chronic disease during the COVID-19 pandemic, which broadly disrupted health care access. This cross-sectional study examined electronic health record data from US adults aged 21 to 79 years in a large national research network (PCORnet), to describe use of 8 preventive health services (N = 30,783,825 patients) and new diagnoses of 9 chronic diseases (N = 31,588,222 patients) during 2018 through 2022. Joinpoint regression assessed significant trends, and health debt was calculated comparing 2020 through 2022 volume to prepandemic (2018 and 2019) levels. From 2018 to 2022, use of some preventive services increased (hemoglobin A1c and lung computed tomography, both P < .05), others remained consistent (lipid testing, wellness visits, mammograms, Papanicolaou tests or human papillomavirus tests, stool-based screening), and colonoscopies or sigmoidoscopies declined (P < .01). Annual new chronic disease diagnoses were mostly stable (6% hypertension; 4% to 5% cholesterol; 4% diabetes; 1% colonic adenoma; 0.1% colorectal cancer; among women, 0.5% breast cancer), although some declined (lung cancer, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or carcinoma in situ, cervical cancer, all P < .05). The pandemic resulted in health debt, because use of most preventive services and new diagnoses of chronic disease were less than expected during 2020; these partially rebounded in subsequent years. Colorectal screening and colonic adenoma detection by age group aligned with screening recommendation age changes during this period. Among over 30 million patients receiving care during 2018 through 2022, use of preventive services and new diagnoses of chronic disease declined in 2020 and then rebounded, with some remaining health debt. These data highlight opportunities to augment traditional surveillance with EHR-based data.

Sustainable Product Design Strategy: A Comparative Analysis on the M113

This empirical study investigates the relationship between the inventory trends of M113 armored vehicles and sustainable design strategies in the defense sectors of Türkiye and the USA with the perspective of industrial design. Utilizing ARIMA modeling and linear correlation analysis, data collected up to 2022 reveals distinct patterns in vehicle inventory dynamics. The ARIMA analysis produced reliable coefficients despite limited data availability, suggesting feasible numerical assessments. Results indicate that in the USA, the introduction of alternative vehicles such as the Bradley, designed with sustainable principles, led to the phased reduction of M113s. Conversely, Türkiye's inventory trends reflect a linear relationship between the absence of vehicles with design integrity and sustained M113 usage, with modernization efforts prolonging its presence. The study underscores the economic advantages of implementing sustainable product design strategies in armored vehicle development, particularly evident in the USA's production of the Abrams tank and Bradley tracked armored carrier. Despite Türkiye's prolonged reliance on M113s, it highlights the necessity of comprehensive feedback mechanisms and professional units to perform sustainable design strategies. Moreover, it reveals the inefficiency of solely relying on modernization for operational vehicle counts in developing countries, emphasizing the importance of balancing technological advancements with vehicle design integrity. This study sheds light on the evolving nature of sustainable design strategies in defense sectors, urging countries to integrate comprehensive feedback mechanisms and design integrity principles into their armored vehicle development processes for long-term effectiveness and economic viability.

Advancing Finite Population Inference: Integrating Sample Surveys and Big Data

"Traditional sample surveys, emphasizing large sample sizes and robust finite population estimates through probability sampling designs, have been a staple in official statistics. However, modernization efforts are underway as statistical agencies explore the integration of big data and web panel information for near real-time estimations. This paper reviews the challenges associated with these endeavours, particularly addressing statistical biases linked to under-coverage in big data and errors in data variables. Kim and Tam (2020) introduced data integration methods, treating big data as an incomplete sampling frame and utilizing calibration weighting. The paper systematically reviews various integration methods, including mass imputation, propensity score, and calibration weighting. Additionally this paper concludes with a simulation study evaluating the performance of Kim and Tam's (2020) proposed estimators, assessing Bias, Standard Error (SE), and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE). The findings contribute to the on-going discourse on modernizing survey methodologies and leveraging diverse data sources for more efficient and timely official statistics."

Chinese Modernization in the Eyes of African Students

This article explores the perceptions and experiences of African students studying in China regarding Chinese modernization efforts. Through qualitative interviews and surveys conducted among African students in Chinese universities, the study examines how these students perceive China’s rapid development and modernization initiatives. The findings reveal that African students view China as a model for economic growth, technological advancement, and infrastructure development. Many students appreciate China’s emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and scientific research, which have contributed to its transformation into a global economic powerhouse. They admire China’s progress in key sectors such as telecommunications, transportation, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence, highlighting the country’s achievements in bridging the digital divide and fostering sustainable development. Moreover, African student’s express admiration for China’s commitment to poverty alleviation, social welfare, and environmental sustainability. They note China’s efforts to lift millions of people out of poverty, improve living standards, and promote ecological conservation through green initiatives and clean technology. Many students commend China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for promoting connectivity, trade, and cultural exchange between China and Africa, thereby fostering mutual benefits and cooperation. In conclusion, the article highlights the significance of Chinese modernization in shaping the perceptions and experiences of African students in China. It calls for continued dialogue, collaboration, and partnership building to foster a deeper understanding of Chinese modernization and its implications for Africa’s development trajectory. The voices of African students serve as a catalyst for meaningful engagement, exchange of ideas, and building a shared future of prosperity and cooperation between China and Africa.

Validation of Multi-State EHR-Based Network for Disease Surveillance (MENDS) Data and Implications for Improving Data Quality and Representativeness.

Surveillance modernization efforts emphasize the potential use of electronic health record (EHR) data to inform public health surveillance and prevention. However, EHR data streams vary widely in their completeness, accuracy, and representativeness. We developed a validation process for the Multi-State EHR-Based Network for Disease Surveillance (MENDS) pilot project to identify and resolve data quality issues that could affect chronic disease prevalence estimates. We examined MENDS validation processes from December 2020 through August 2023 across 5 data-contributing organizations and outlined steps to resolve data quality issues. We identified gaps in the EHR databases of data contributors and in the processes to extract, map, integrate, and analyze their EHR data. Examples of source-data problems included missing data on race and ethnicity and zip codes. Examples of data processing problems included duplicate or missing patient records, lower-than-expected volumes of data, use of multiple fields for a single data type, and implausible values. Validation protocols identified critical errors in both EHR source data and in the processes used to transform these data for analysis. Our experience highlights the value and importance of data validation to improve data quality and the accuracy of surveillance estimates that use EHR data. The validation process and lessons learned can be applied broadly to other EHR-based surveillance efforts.

Shaping Modern Egypt: A Captivating Tale Of History and Political Transformation

Purpose: This article examines Egypt's transformation from an Ottoman province to a modern state, starting with Napoleon Bonaparte's 1798 incursion and the modernization efforts of Mehmet Ali Pasha. It covers key historical periods, including the monarchy, the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty of 1936, and the Cold War and post-Cold War era. Method: Using a historical-analytical approach, the study explores the eras of Gamal Abdel Nasser, Anwar Sadat, and Hosni Mubarak. It highlights Nasser's socialist policies and ties with the Soviet Union, Sadat's economic liberalization and the Camp David Accords, and Mubarak's economic reforms and political repression leading to the 2011 Arab Spring. Conclusion: The article critically analyzes Egypt's struggle for independence, democratic governance, and socio-economic development. It emphasizes the need for strengthening democratic institutions, diversifying the economy, enhancing education and healthcare, and promoting political inclusivity. Implication of the Research: The research offers recommendations to help Egypt build on its historical legacy and ensure a prosperous, democratic, and stable future, addressing key socio-political challenges. Originality of the Research: This article provides a nuanced historical account and analysis of Egypt's political evolution, integrating modernization and dependency theories, and offers valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in Middle Eastern politics and development.

New urban spaces under Modi’s digital India – digitization of urban governance and state-citizen relationship

Few studies have examined how Indian ULBs have responded to the government’s informationization agenda, particularly the use of geospatial technologies for urban governance. Drawing upon insights from Critical GIS, neoliberalization and governmentality studies, this article addresses this gap by examining the case of Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) and the evolution of their modernization efforts that have progressed from office automation practices to active use of GIS technology for urban governance. SMC’s regional and political environment have favored their modernization efforts. However, as ULBs are expected to manage a diverse urban population and shoulder responsibilities with fewer resources they must adapt. Surat Municipal Corporation has adapted by aligning local political agenda with national agenda and adopting a strategy that echoes the dominant political discourse of utilizing technology to govern from a distance and as a modality of biopolitics. Use of geospatial technologies serves as an important tool for the ULB to introduce new modes of bureaucratic governmentality.

Improving the Legal System in Accordance With the Requirements for Building a Socialist Rule-Of-Law State in Vietnam

Objective: This study aims to contribute further discussions on solutions to enhance the quality of the legal system in the context of Vietnam advancing to stage 2 (stage 1 being the quantitative aspect) of the process of perfecting its legal system. Theoretical Framework: This research adopts the ROCCIPI model theory to identify several solutions for improving the Vietnamese legal system within the context of the requirements for building a rule-of-law state in Vietnam, as embodied in Resolution No. 27. Research Methods: This paper employs methods such as the analysis of written laws, document analysis, and comparative analysis. Results and Conclusion: The research results indicate that after prolonged efforts to build a legal system almost from scratch, Vietnam now has a legal framework and procedural system that covers most social relations, gradually replacing arbitrary measures previously imposed by public entities. However, the Vietnamese legal documents system exhibits numerous inadequacies and lacks stability. One of the causes is the involvement of multiple intermediaries in the law-making process, leading to a multi-layered legal system with various procedures (often referred to as "sub-licenses") that interfere with the effectiveness of regulations. Despite modernization efforts, Vietnam's legislative techniques have not significantly improved the quality of legal documents. Therefore, this study proposes solutions focusing on addressing these issues based on the ROCCIPI model approach, which the author believes is suitable for Vietnam's political and legislative realities. Research Implications: This study is set against the backdrop of the Communist Party's continued emphasis on legal formalization, reflecting a consistent policy direction towards building a state that upholds the rule of law. The author agrees that building and perfecting the legal system in any country must begin with an awareness of the law's position and role in social life, from the perspective of the entity controlling and regulating society. Therefore, this research, premised on the consistent guiding capacity of the Communist Party and the State of Vietnam in the legislative process, will discuss ways to progressively perfect the legislative process with strong leadership and constructive roles from these two entities. Originality/Value: Since the promulgation of the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents in 2008 , issues regarding efficiency, rationality, inflation, and overlap of legal documents have not been resolved. Numerous studies have identified causes, consequences, and proposed legislative solutions to optimize the legislative process and establish a legal life for the documents. The contribution of this study, beginning with a hypothesis about the strong regulatory role of political and social management entities, with an awareness of the law's role in this process, will provide solutions focusing on three aspects of the legislative process: reducing intermediary layers between rules and social life; continuing to emphasize the stability of rules with the central regulatory role of the state; and finally, the techniques of drafting documents, which can be frequently adjusted to meet the two aforementioned objectives.

Speciális Nyomozástámogató és Viselkedéselemző tevékenység

Aim: The aim of this study is to present the Special Investigation Support and Behavioural Analysis activities established in our country. Methodology: In the past decades, profiling has developed considerably, both in terms of scientific results and practical application, and our country has adapted to these modernisation efforts. Findings: The relevance of the methods developed and applied at national level is supported by international research trends, results and practical application. Value: In addition to presenting for the first time the organisational functioning and methods of special and behavioural analysis-based investigative support in Hungary, the present study raises the need for further development of this activity, which is proposed to be achieved through closer integration of theory and practice.

Genetic progress in cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] stemming from breeding modernization efforts at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture.

Genetic gain has been proposed as a quantifiable key performance indicator that can be used to monitor breeding programs' effectiveness. The cowpea breeding program at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has developed and released improved varieties in 70 countries globally. To quantify the genetic changes to grain yield and related traits, we exploited IITA cowpea historical multi-environment trials (METs) advanced yield trial (AYT) data from 2010 to 2022. The genetic gain assessment targeted short duration (SD), medium duration (MD), and late duration (LD) breeding pipelines. A linear mixed model was used to calculate the best linear unbiased estimates (BLUE). Regressed BLUE of grain yield by year of genotype origin depicted realized genetic gain of 22.75 kg/ha/year (2.65%), 7.91 kg/ha/year (0.85%), and 22.82 kg/ha/year (2.51%) for SD, MD, and LD, respectively. No significant gain was realized in 100-seed weight (Hsdwt). We predicted, based on 2022 MET data, that recycling the best genotypes at AYT stage would result in grain yield gain of 37.28 kg/ha/year (SD), 28.00 kg/ha/year (MD), and 34.85 kg/ha/year (LD), and Hsdwt gain of 0.48g/year (SD), 0.68g/year (MD), and 0.55g/year (LD). These results demonstrated a positive genetic gain trend for cowpea, indicating that a yield plateau has not yet been reached and that accelerated gain is expected with the recent integration of genomics in the breeding program. Advances in genomics include the development of the reference genome, genotyping platforms, quantitative trait loci mapping of key traits, and active implementation of molecular breeding.

The cognition of standards and standardization concepts and reflection on standardization work of traditional Chinese medicine specialty

In the journey towards the modernization and internationalization of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), standards and standardization emerge as indispensable foundational elements and carry strategic significance. By introducing the concepts of standards and standardization, this article emphasizes their essential roles as the base of modern industry and the core of modernization efforts. It revisits the development plans and national strategies for TCM, highlighting the pivotal role of standardization in the inheritance and innovation within the TCM discipline. The standardization of TCM specialties is underscored for its critical function in both inheriting and innovating, as well as enhancing the international competitiveness of TCM. Through discussing the specific practices in standardizing the TCM specialty of spleen and stomach diseases, the article advocates for strengthening top-level design and advancing the systematic construction of the TCM specialty standards system. It suggests employing a variety of methods, including expert consultations and literature research, to refine the standardization processes of TCM clinical diagnosis and treatment techniques. This approach ensures that the work on specialty standardization not only meets practical needs but also possesses foresight and scientific validity.

Implications of the Progression to Sustainable Public Transportation: An Insight into Modern Jeepney Shift from the Philippines

Modern jeepneys represent a notable step forward in the Philippines’ modernization efforts. However, there is a need for further study since this has caused a lot of criticism in the country, and no studies have established its service quality and the behavioral intentions among passengers. This study assessed the factors influencing passengers’ intention to use modern jeepneys, employing a higher-order reflective construct using partial least square structural equation modeling. An online questionnaire gathered data from 502 commuters using modern jeepneys, employing convenience sampling for a diverse sample. Significant relationships (p-value &lt; 0.05) were found between service quality (β: 0.559), attitude (β: 0.169), perceived behavioral control (β: 0.183), and behavioral intentions (β: 0.160), with assurance emerging as the most influential factor for higher-ordered constructs (β: 0.869). Meanwhile, satisfaction’s significant influence on behavioral intention was highest for lower-ordered constructs (β: 0.673). The study underscored the importance of building trust with passengers, prioritizing safety and security, and integrating modern jeepneys with traditional designs to enhance commuter experiences and promote modernized and sustainable transportation alternatives. It highlights the critical role of providing high-quality service in fostering positive intentions toward using modern jeepneys and its utilization. Despite the backlash of the majority on the redevelopment of traditional jeepneys, results presented that passengers are more inclined to use public transportation based on travel experiences rather than societal approval. The study offers theoretical and practical implications for future works and government organizations, transportation management, and modern jeepney manufacturers, emphasizing the importance of improving service quality.