Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Analysis Research Articles

The Development Strategy for Flores Timur Forest Management Unit-Protected (FMU-Protected)

The Flores Timur FMU establishment was part of the broader efforts to enhance forest governance, improve management practices, and resolve land tenure conflicts effectively within forest areas. However, the challenges commonly encountered included conflicts with communities and other sectors regarding land tenure, area planning, and policy implementation. This research aimed to identify strategic variables of internal and external factors to determine a development strategy for Flores Timur FMU-Protected using SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. The results showed that the primary strategy for managing Flores Timur FMU included law enforcement for forest protection, acceleration of rehabilitation efforts for forests and lands classified as critical, and calculation of forest economic values based on the benefits of environmental services. Moreover, increasing community participation in forest utilization through social forestry programs and employing a participatory approach to forest area boundaries would contribute to effective management.

Proteogenomics in Cancer: Then and Now.

For years, the paths of sequencing technologies and mass spectrometry have occurred in isolation, with each developing its own unique culture and expertise. These two technologies are crucial for inspecting complementary aspects of the molecular phenotype across the central dogma. Integrative multiomics strives to bridge the analysis gap among different fields to complete more comprehensive mechanisms of life events and diseases. Proteogenomics is one integrated multiomics field. Here in this review, we mainly summarize and discuss three aspects: workflow of proteogenomics, proteogenomics applications in cancer research, and the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis of proteogenomics in cancer research. In conclusion, proteogenomics has a promising future as it clarifies the functional consequences of many unannotated genomic abnormalities or noncanonical variants and identifies driver genes and novel therapeutic targets across cancers, which would substantially accelerate the development of precision oncology.

SWOT: Analysis of Strategic Approaches in Total Force Fitness and Whole Health Summit.

Leaders and subject matter experts from the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs, and other organizations participated in the Total Force Fitness (TFF) and Whole Health Summit. TFF and Whole Health Summit are holistic programs designed to maximize performance and resilience through interventions across multiple domains of health, wellness, and preparedness. Findings generated from the Summit were collected and categorized using a tool known as a Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) analysis. The SWOT analysis highlighted key beneficial points regarding implementation of TFF-Whole Health principles including (1) a strong history of collaboration between the DoD and Department of Veterans Affairs, (2) a potential boost to recruitment and retention, and (3) better support for military-to-civilian transition. Risks identified ranged from policy limitations to program development within a fiscally constrained environment. The SWOT analysis can focus future efforts.

Evaluation of Community Emergency Management Capability Based on SWOT Analysis—A Case Study

(1) Background: the community is the most basic place to maintain residents’ lives, and therefore it is urgent to strengthen community resilience construction, which is directly related to the economic development, security and stability of urban communities. (2) Methods: this article combines the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) qualitative analysis method and the AHP (Analytic hierarchy process) qualitative and quantitative analysis method to explore the current status of community emergency management in Xi’an City. A community emergency management evaluation model is constructed, which is based on six dimensions: infrastructure resilience, community organization resilience, risk hazard governance, emergency material security, emergency force construction, and emergency literacy. The evaluation index for community emergency management is established. Focusing on analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of communities in responding to sudden public health emergencies, opportunities and threats are identified. (3) Results: it was concluded that infrastructure resilience and emergency material support are community strengths, community organizational resilience is a community weakness, the emergency literacy dimension is a community opportunity, and risk and hazard management and emergency force construction are community threats. The results of the data research were further analyzed. (4) Conclusions: The final research results provide new theoretical support for community emergency management, while also providing theoretical and methodological references for emergency capacity evaluation in other fields.

Scenario Planning of Islamic Banking Industry Development in Indonesia

Islamic banking has become known in Indonesia since the operation of Bank Muamalat Indonesia, which was initiated by the Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI), the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) and the government, in 1992. The large number of Islamic banking players existing now in fact does not automatically boost the growth of the market share of Islamic banking assets to total bank’s assets in Indonesia. Islamic banking had experienced a trap of 5% market share for quite a long time before finally being able to pass it in 2016 and reached 7,03% in August 2022. The purpose of this study is to provide strategy through scenario planning for the development of the Islamic banking industry in Indonesia so that it can add insight and alternatives for all relevant stakeholders. This research will use a qualitative research methodology that uses primary data and secondary data. Scenario planning is developed based on the results of an analysis of the driving forces which are considered as critical uncertainties. The driving forces themselves are obtained based on the results of an analysis using the Porter's 5 Forces framework, PESTEL and SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat) analysis to find out its relevancy. These driving forces were then discussed through in-depth interviews with respondents to determine which were the most critical (Critical Uncertainties). Two critical uncertainties defined during this study are Government and Regulations Support as well as Prices and Services. Four (4) scenarios are built using those two critical uncertainties following the scenario planning methodology. The scenarios are called Fast and Furious, Imperfect, The Survivor, and The Skyfall.

State asset utilization strategy through strategic asset leasing services: a case study of the Makassar office of information and communication technology management and state property

Optimizing the utilization of state assets through strategic asset leasing services is important in the context of effective public resource management. However, to achieve this goal, a systematic and integrated approach is required. Therefore, this study aims to combine the TOWS (threats, opportunities, weaknesses, strengths) method with SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis to develop an optimal strategy for state asset utilization. This study aims to analyze internal and external factors affecting the utilization of state assets and identify suitable strategies using the TOWS approach. This study used a qualitative approach with SWOT analysis and TOWS matrix. Data were collected through a literature review and interviews with experts in the field of state asset management. Internal and external factors were analyzed to identify relevant strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the context of state asset utilization. Based on SWOT analysis, several internal strengths and weaknesses of solar power development companies in South Sulawesi were identified. In addition, external opportunities and threats affecting the company were also identified. Then, using the TOWS matrix, suitable strategies were developed to optimize the utilization of state assets through strategic asset leasing services in the region. Combining the TOWS method with SWOT analysis provides a comprehensive approach in the development of state asset utilization strategies. This research produced a strategy that can be used as a guide in optimizing the utilization of state assets through strategic asset leasing services in South Sulawesi. This strategy considers internal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and external threats, so as to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the management of state assets.

European stakeholders' perspectives on implementation potential of precision weed control: the case of autonomous vehicles with laser treatment.

Weed control is a basic agricultural practice, typically achieved through herbicides and mechanical weeders. Because of the negative environmental impacts of these tools, alternative solutions are being developed and adopted worldwide. Following recent technical developments, an autonomous laser-based weeding system (ALWS) now offers a possible solution for sustainable weed control. However, beyond recent proof of performance, little is known about the adoption potential of such a system. This study assesses the adoption potential of ALWS, using a mixed-method approach. First, six macro-environmental factors regarding the adoption of ALWS were determined. This assessment is referred to as a Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental (PESTLE) analysis and is conducted in a form of a literature review initiated by expert consultations. Second, a range of European stakeholders' perceptions of ALWS was evaluated in four focus-group discussions (n = 55), using a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis. The factors identified in the PESTLE and SWOT analyses were subsequently merged to provide a comprehensive overview of the adoption potential of ALWS. Labour reduction, precision treatment and environmental sustainability were found to be the most important advantages of ALWS. High costs and performance uncertainty were identified as the main weaknesses. To promote the adoption of ALWS, this study recommends the following: (1) Concrete performance results, both technical and economic, should be communicated to farmers. (2) Farmers' knowledge of precision agriculture should be improved. (3) Advantage should be taken of policies that are favourable towards non-chemical methods and the high demand for organic products. This article also extensively discusses regulatory barriers, the risks posed to the safety of both humans and the machines involved, technological challenges and requirements, and policy recommendations related to ALWS adoption.

How to harness the potential of ChatGPT in education?

Technological advancements, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) have played an increasingly important role in transforming education. More recently, ground-breaking AI applications like ChatGPT have demonstrated the potential to bring radical changes to the educational landscape due to their capability to understand complex questions, generate plausible responses and human-like writing, and assist with the completion of complex tasks. However, ChatGPT has limitations in the quality of its output, such as the inclusion of inaccurate, fabricated and biased information and the lack of critical thinking and in-depth understanding. The combinations of these capabilities and limitations along with external factors (e.g., the growing demand for personalized learning support, the irresponsible and unethical use of AI) presents a range of opportunities and challenges to the potential use of ChatGPT in education. This paper presents a thorough SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity, threat) analysis of ChatGPT, based on which we propose how ChatGPT can be properly integrated into teaching and learning practice to harness its potential in education.

Prospect and Challenges of Hydrate-Based Hydrogen Storage in the Low-Carbon Future

Hydrogen hydrate is a promising material for safe and potentially cost-effective hydrogen storage. In particular, hydrogen hydrate has potential for applications in large-scale stationary energy storage to dampen the temporal variation of renewable energy, for example, in the form of hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plants for generating energy when the renewable power is not available. Preliminary SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis indicates that such hydrate-based hydrogen storage (HBHS) has intrinsic competitive edges. However, while the theoretical hydrogen density of the hydrate could reach ∼5 wt %, experiments have not achieved such a high hydrogen storage capacity under practical conditions. This low gravimetric hydrogen density, plus the slow kinetics of hydrogen inclusion in the hydrate, presents an outstanding challenge for commercializing the HBHS. Future research is urged to resolve both the gaps in knowledge and technological barriers for realizing this unconventional technology. Particular future directions include the elucidation of the working mechanism of hydrate promoters, rational designs of new promoters, upscaled experiments and demonstrations, the assessment of long-term stability of hydrogen hydrates, and systematic SWOT analysis. This paper offers an insightful view of the HBHS in low-emission economies.

Rural out-migration and the livelihood vulnerability under the intensifying drought and salinity intrusion impacts in the Mekong Delta

Out-migration is of high concern for rural communities in many deltas around the world, that are under the pressure of drought and saltwater intrusion (DSI). In the coastal provinces in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta (VMD), DSI driven by climate change has forced farmers to migrate to large cities for new livelihoods. This paper assesses the migration mechanism in Soc Trang province in the VMD, evaluating the perspectives of 120 farmers and 10 local officials interviewed in four communities. A framework of livelihood vulnerability index (LVI) was used to evaluate the vulnerability of farmers related to the intensifying DSI. A Strengths−Weaknesses−Opportunities−Threats (SWOT) analysis has been followed to assess the rural labor out-migration linked to livelihood sustainability perspectives of farmers before a Threats−Opportunities−Weaknesses−Strengths (TOWS) matrix was used to explore labor management strategies. Our results indicate that farmers’ livelihoods are not sustainable due to the high negative impacts of DSI, resulting in low marginal profits from rice production, but low remittances by the migrants. The SWOT and TOWS analysis reveals that Weaknesses−Strengths is the most promising strategy for providing jobs and loan development programs for the out-migration issue. These imply concreted policies for sustainable agricultural management and adaptation strategies to address the rural out-migration under the impact of the DSI. Our findings not only assess the mechanism of rural out-migration in coastal areas of the most vulnerable delta, but also offer an empirical evidence-based strategy for the labor out-migration issue due to DSI driven by climate change.

Irrawaddy dolphin in Asia's largest brackish water lagoon: A perspective from SWOT and sentiment analysis for sustainable ecotourism

Chilika, the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia, is a habitat of the Irrawaddy Dolphin (IRD) and a popular tourist destination for dolphin watching. However, this dolphin-based tourism has turned unsustainable due to the adverse impacts of tourism on IRD. This study uses SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) to analyze various internal and external factors that control IRD-based tourism in Chilika. Content analysis and sentiment analysis are also used to know the tourists' views regarding dolphin tourism in Chilika lagoon, and telephonic interviews with boat owners to determine the impact of tourism on local communities before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. SWOT analysis highlights existing opportunities and strengths of IRD tourism in Chilika, such as prevalent ‘positive’ perception (48%) among the tourists and stable IRD population. 38% of tourists' perceptions were ‘negative,’ corroborating inherent weaknesses and threats of IRD tourism, such as faulty marketing strategy, excessive tourist pressure, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews with boat operators reveal that the pandemic lockdown laid the financial situation of local tourist boat operators down. This study suggests multipronged solution approaches, for example ensuring the integrity of IRD habitat, optimal resource utilization, high service quality, and necessary infrastructure development to facilitate a sustainable ecotourism model in the lagoon.

Strategy of Integrated and Sustainable DMO Governance Development: A Corporate Governance Approach on Wangi-Wangi Island

Destination Management Organization (DMO) is the most important element in tourism governance. As an integrated management system, the tasks and functions are inherent in the marketing and destination governance fields. The purpose of this study is to formulate a strategy for developing sustainable integrated DMO governance on Wangi-Wangi Island. The research analysis uses a participatory approach with the principles of corporate governance. The data was processed using descriptive qualitative analysis, Multi-Dimensional Scaling analysis, and Strength-Weakness Opportunity-Threat analysis. The results of the study identified that there were 4 main stakeholders of DMO on Wangi-Wangi Island, namely; Government, Private, Tourism Governance Forum, and Community. MDS analysis shows a sustainability index of 53.96% or is included in the moderately sustainable category. The results of the SWOT analysis show that the formulation of the development strategy is in quadrant III, namely strategic development. So the development strategy requires increasing social responsibility, utilizing digital media, increasing human resource capability of community organizations, preparing destination management plans and baseline destinations, implementing governance management training programs for tourism community organizations, and increasing opportunities for research collaboration with academics and collaboration with private stakeholders.

ANALISIS STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN USAHA DENGAN PENDEKATAN BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS

The aim of this research is to analyze the business model of X Grilled Chicken Restaurant in Depok and design a new business model using the Business Model Canvas approach. This research uses the Sequential Exploratory model research method, which consists of qualitative methods as the main method and quantitative as an additional method. Data were collected through interviews, observation, documentation, questionnaires, and triangulation. To describe the current business model, the Business Model Canvas (BMC) method was used, while to formulate alternative strategies, Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT) analysis was used. To determine the priority of alternative strategies, the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) was used. The results of the SWOT Analysis resulted in eight alternative strategies, including focusing on Value as fnb tech, continuous digital market research, evaluation of marketing strategies, expansion of business relationships, more attractive promotions, adding new employees, increasing the allocation of marketing costs, and making stricter rules for employees who violate SOPs. Based on the results of the QSPM Matrix calculation, the strategy of continuous digital market research is the highest priority with a value of 13.87.

STRATEGI PENINGKATAN RATA-RATA LAMA SEKOLAH MELALUI ALOKASI ANGGARAN BIDANG PENDIDIKAN DI KABUPATEN BOGOR

Human development emphasizes on enlarging people’s choices and improving their well-being. Education is a key to meet the goals of human development. It could be seen through Mean Years Schooling (MYS) as an indicator indicating education achievement of community. Bogor regency has a potential human resource dominated by productive age. However, their Mean Years Schooling is still under the Mean Years Schooling achievement of West Java Province and national level. The purpose of this research was to formulate a strategy in improving Mean Years Schooling in Bogor regency. This study used SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix) as analisis methods. There were seven alternative strategies formulated by SWOT analysis that then were prioritized using QSPM in order to obtain a priority strategy. It was finally determined that implementing a productive budget allocation on education development was the priority strategy for increasing Mean Years Schooling in Bogor Regency.
 Keywords: MYS, education development, SWOT, QSPM

Gill Net Fishery Development Strategy in Cilacap Districk, Central Java Province, Indonesia

Capture fisheries require resource management to optimize fishing activities, followed by efforts to maintain ecosystems and preserve fish resources as catch targets from the threats of degradation and extinction. For that a descriptive research was conducted from January-July 2021 on stakeholders, divided into two, namely the main and secondary groups and the data collected through questionnaire forms, interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) in Cilacap districk.
 The collected data was analysed using scoring method with various respondents. Stakeholders give a rating or value of 1,2,3,4 on the strengths and opportunities factors, Giving a rating of 4,3,2,1 for the opposite of the level of importance of the weaknesses and threats factors.
 The strategy formulations used are SWOT analysis using the Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threats (SWOT) and Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) analysis. The matching of the selected strategy is Strength Opportunity (SO) with the largest score: 1.34 and 1.06. The strategic priorities are area and fishing time with a Total Attractive Score (TAS) of 4.2439, increasing fishermen's human resources (4.0715), modernizing and modifying fleets and lay gill nets (3.6098), utilizing potential for export needs (3.317).

Strategi pengelolaan sampah rumah tangga di kecamatan Bengkalis

Household waste is one type of waste that exacerbates the waste problem faced by the Bengkalis Government. The greater the increase in population, the greater the waste generated. There is a need for household waste management to minimize the accumulation of waste in the community. The purpose of this study is to analyze household waste management in Bengkalis District and develop strategies for household waste management in Bengkalis District. This study uses a survey method with descriptive analysis and SWOT (Strength-Weakness-Opportunities-Threats) analysis. The results of the study indicate that the management of household waste in Bengkalis District has not been fully implemented. It is necessary to develop a strategy for managing household waste. Based on the SWOT analysis, it produces a strategy of strengths and opportunities, namely the need for evaluation of waste facilities and infrastructure, human resources, waste services, household waste retribution, information systems, community participation in household waste and optimizing continuously for the community to manage household waste. ladder.

Challenges and Prospects of Apple Cultivation in Himachal Pradesh

The present endeavour aims to ascertain the current status and recent challenges of apple cultivation in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh and to explore the prospects by framing suitable strategies through quantitative SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) and QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix) analysis. A total of 32 factors encompassing 20 internal [10 Strengths (S) and 10 Weakness (W)] and 12 external [6 Opportunities (O) and 6 Threats (T)] factors have been identified through empiric investigation and interaction with the stakeholders. Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) and External Factor Evaluation (EFE) matrices have revealed that favourable agro-climatic conditions (S1, 3.60) and prevalence of diseases of the plants (W5, 3.6) are the most prioritised internal strength and weaknesses. At the same time, the establishment of adequate cold storage facilities (O5, 3.6) and recent changes in the prevailing climate (T1, 2.25) comprise the most concerning external opportunities and threats in the area, respectively. The results further reveal that implementing a well-managed gardening system and developing of infrastructural facilities (WT1, 124.7) may become the qualified alternative action plan to cope with the negative determinants. The establishment and expansion of apple orchard-based food processing units and tourism activities (SO2, 95%) may be considered the most suitable positive (SO) strategy to ensure further prosperity of apple production, which has been supported by most of the respondents. Adapting such a strategy will enrich the horticulture economy and promote the sustainable development of apple farming in the district.

Development of Diathermy with Mc. Kenzi Exercise Therapy for Cases of Low Beck Pain (LBP) at RSI Nashrul Ummah Lamongan

Back pain caused by musculoskeletal disorders can usually be exacerbated by activity, this is different from pain in other conditions. Elderly patients may experience back pain caused by vertebral fractures due to osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, spinal osteoarthritis, among other conditions (Smeltzer, 2011). The results of interviews and observations are then discussed in a discussion to determine the factors causing the problem with a fishbone diagram. Discussions for determining the priority of problem solving are carried out using USG analysis (urgency, seriousness, growth). The USG method (urgency, seriousness, growth) is one of the methods to determine the priority of problems and their solutions (Wardani & Minarno, 2021). The next discussion is to determine a strategy for solving problems using a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity, threats) analysis. The results of the fishbone analysis on human factors include the limitations of human resources (HR) making the handling of diathermy development with Mc. Kenzi exercise therapy exercise at RSI NU Lamongan is disturbed and the limited land for the medical rehabilitation and physiotherapy clinic of RSI NU Lamongan makes there is no gymnasium in the physiotherapy poly.

Developing guidelines for waste designation of biofuel feedstocks in carbon footprints and life cycle assessment

Biofuels continue to play a role in strategies for decarbonization, especially for transportation. However, to determine whether a particular biofuel pathway can achieve decarbonization, its life cycle greenhouse gases (i.e., carbon intensity) must be calculated. The two most important steps in the biofuel life cycle are feedstock production and conversion. When a feedstock is derived from a waste or residue, it can lead to very low carbon intensity for the resulting fuel. Consistency in how waste or residue designations are made is critical, especially when carbon intensities are used in a regulatory context. We develop a taxonomy for feedstock classification, supported by a decision tree for the designation of feedstocks, which may be classified as primary products, co-products, by-products, or wastes. These designations are critical for determining the allocation method by which carbon intensity estimates for feedstocks are calculated under policies such as California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The decision tree is designed to include two possible questions as the fifth step, differentiated by the inclusion or exclusion of an economic threshold. An economic threshold is common for distinguishing between co-products and byproducts in biofuel policies. Based on the resulting decision tree, several feedstock candidates are tested, and the results analyzed through a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to determine if there are specific benefits or drawbacks of the proposed decision tree. The results from the feedstock tests show that the choice of the fifth question does not affect carbon intensity estimates for the selected test cases. However, depending on the economic value of a feedstock, a feedstock could be deemed a byproduct instead of a co-product based on an economic threshold. Choosing to include an economic threshold in the decision process will result in more feedstocks designated as by-products, rather than primary products, thus attributing them a lower carbon intensity.

Evaluation of end-of-life vehicle recycling system in India in responding to the sustainability paradigm: an explorative study

The growing number of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) engenders a genuine concern for achieving sustainable development. Properly recycling ELV is paramount to checking pollution, reducing landfills, and conserving natural resources. The present study evaluates the sustainability of India's ELV recycling system from techno-socio-economic and environmental aspects as an instrumental step for assessing performance and progress. This investigation has performed the Strength-Weakness-Opportunity-Threat (SWOT) analysis to evaluate ELV recycling in the long-term viability and examine the critical factors and potential. This research makes practical recommendations for effectively encountering persistent challenges in the ELV recycling system based on Indian values. This research adopts an explorative and Integrated bottom-up mixed approach; it interfaces qualitative and quantitative data and secondary research. This study reveals that the social, economic, technological, and environmental aspects of the sustainability of India's ELV recycling system are comparatively limited. The SWOT analysis demonstrates that potential market size and resource recovery are more significant strengths, whereas lack of an appropriate framework and limited technology are major challenges in the recycling of ELVs in India. Sustainable development and economic viability have emerged as great opportunities, while informality and environmental impact have surfaced as primary potential threats to ELV recycling in India. This paper offers insights and yields critical real-world data that may assist in rational decision-making and developing and implementing any subsequent framework.