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Unveiling The Antioxidant Properties Of Stenochlaena Palustris And Diplazium Esculentum Through Time-Dependent Analysis, Nurnajiihah A. Samad, Hasna B. Mazalan, Hazimah Sharifulazar, Aida M. Basri, Masayoshi Arai Jan 2024

Unveiling The Antioxidant Properties Of Stenochlaena Palustris And Diplazium Esculentum Through Time-Dependent Analysis, Nurnajiihah A. Samad, Hasna B. Mazalan, Hazimah Sharifulazar, Aida M. Basri, Masayoshi Arai

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Medicinal plants are generally known for its health benefits and there has been ongoing research to gather evidence on potential plants that could exhibit antioxidant activities. In this study, we explored underutilised local medicinal plants which are Stenochlaena palustris and Diplazium esculentum, locally known as ‘Lemiding’ and ‘Pakis’, respectively. The aim was to determine the effect of extraction time on phytochemical contents, antioxidant activities and total phenolic content (TPC) of the two plant species. Maceration method was used to extract the compounds from leaves of the plant in distilled water at different durations of extraction i.e. 2 hours, 4 hours, …


Innovative Approaches And Challenges In Brunei's Agricultural Management, Nuramalina Manshor, Ulaganathan Subramanian Jan 2024

Innovative Approaches And Challenges In Brunei's Agricultural Management, Nuramalina Manshor, Ulaganathan Subramanian

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

The management and development in agriculture attract agricultural economic science for the pricing, business, farm policy, and financial knowledge. It conjointly draws on plant and animal sciences for soil, seed and fertilizer information, weed control, insect management, and rationing and breeding; agricultural engineering knowledge for farmhouses, vehicles, irrigation, field drying, drainage, and management of erosions; and data on human behavior in Science and Social Science.


Smes’ Perspectives On The Benefits And Challenges Of Halal Certificate Application In Brunei Darussalam, Kamariah Ismail, Syahnur Farhana Haji Shahlehi, Vivi Nabilah Shaya Jan 2024

Smes’ Perspectives On The Benefits And Challenges Of Halal Certificate Application In Brunei Darussalam, Kamariah Ismail, Syahnur Farhana Haji Shahlehi, Vivi Nabilah Shaya

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

The knowledge and research on SMEs and Halal-related studies in Brunei Darussalam are scant. Guided by the principles of Resource-Based View theory, this qualitative study aims to identify the benefits and challenges of Halal certificate application from the perspectives of Bruneian Halal food SMEs, as they obtain the Brunei’s Halal certificate and label. Based on the purposive and snowball sampling, four semi-structured interviews were conducted with business owners and managers in the Halal food industry. Government officials were also in-terviewed to enhance the findings. Thematic analysis, supplemented by secondary data, was employed for a comprehensive understanding. Four themes emerged, covering …


Factors Affecting The Adoption Of Information Technology In Medium And Small Enterprises: A Case Study In Mekong Delta, Vietnam, Thy-Lieu Nguyen-Thi, Duy-Dong Le, Kieu-Chinh Nguyen-Ly, Trung-Tien Nguyen, Mohamed Saleem Haja Nazmudeen Jan 2024

Factors Affecting The Adoption Of Information Technology In Medium And Small Enterprises: A Case Study In Mekong Delta, Vietnam, Thy-Lieu Nguyen-Thi, Duy-Dong Le, Kieu-Chinh Nguyen-Ly, Trung-Tien Nguyen, Mohamed Saleem Haja Nazmudeen

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

This research endeavors to discern the determinants influencing the adoption of information technology in the management practices of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) situ-ated within the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. Leveraging the Unified Theory of Ac-ceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), PLS-SEM, and ANN models, this study ranks the pivotal factors that impact the decision to integrate information technology into SME management. The identified factors, in order of significance, encompass (1) Support from State Agencies, (2) Managerial Qualifications, (3) Competitive Landscape, (4) Enterprise Scale, and (5) Employee Qualifications. The investigation encompasses 496 SMEs across the Mekong Delta and evaluates …


Word Prediction Using Dynamic Skip Connections Along With Arabert And Lstm In Arabic Language, Ahad Almalki, Faris Kateb, Rayan Mosli Jan 2024

Word Prediction Using Dynamic Skip Connections Along With Arabert And Lstm In Arabic Language, Ahad Almalki, Faris Kateb, Rayan Mosli

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Natural Language Generation (NLG) plays a crucial role in modern digital tools, including chatbots, virtual support, content suggestions, and tailored marketing, making bots more responsive and reducing the need for human staff. While there's much research on NLG for languages like English, languages like Arabic, Urdu, and Chinese still face challenges. This study examines Arabic NLG's unique aspects, dialects, and word variations. With around 420 million Arabic speakers globally, it's crucial to advance NLG for this language. We compared three models: Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), a mix of Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) and LSTM, and a version that …


The Conceptual Review On The Effect Of Corporate Governance Monitoring Mechanisms On Tax Avoidance, Eveana Mosuin, Nor Balkish Zakaria, Yvonne Joseph Ason Jan 2024

The Conceptual Review On The Effect Of Corporate Governance Monitoring Mechanisms On Tax Avoidance, Eveana Mosuin, Nor Balkish Zakaria, Yvonne Joseph Ason

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Taxes are the primary source of revenue for many nations in order to increase budget revenues and fund national development. Taxation serves multiple purposes because it can positively impact a nation's investment, education, social and economic development. However, tax authorities require assistance with the issue of tax non-compliance, which impedes tax administration and collection. One of the categories of tax non-compliance is tax avoidance, which is one of the company's strategies for legally reducing its tax burden by exploiting loopholes in tax regulations to minimise tax liability. Tax avoidance is when a company follows a particular tax strategy in the …


Social Media Marketing Audiences And Adaptive Behavior In Brunei: Sem Analysis Using Smartpls, Shahid Anjum, Asmah Ahmad, Jefri Basiuni, Najeeba Tazeen Jan 2024

Social Media Marketing Audiences And Adaptive Behavior In Brunei: Sem Analysis Using Smartpls, Shahid Anjum, Asmah Ahmad, Jefri Basiuni, Najeeba Tazeen

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

The social media and Internet technology penetrations and usage are quite high in Brunei Darussalam. The use of social media marketing among micro, small, and relatively medium businesses to promote their products has also grown as businesses desire to engage and build relationships with customers through social media. This has generated an interest in studying the adaption of social media marketing campaigns among customers, which indirectly determines the effectiveness of social media marketing itself, as well as in studying the facilitation factors for such an adaption. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) has been used extensively because of its simplicity and usefulness. …


The Interaction Of Maqasid Al-Shariah In The Relationship Between Esg And Firm Financial Performance, Dayang Nuradzlina Radin, Norhasimah Shaharuddin, Imbarine Bujang, Igo Febrianto Rijanto Jan 2024

The Interaction Of Maqasid Al-Shariah In The Relationship Between Esg And Firm Financial Performance, Dayang Nuradzlina Radin, Norhasimah Shaharuddin, Imbarine Bujang, Igo Febrianto Rijanto

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

This paper aims to analyse the role of Maqasid Al-Shariah as a value-added factor in the implementation of ESG for firms' financial performance. Most publicly listed firms are encouraged to get involved in sustainability reporting; however, the adoption rate of ESG among non-financial firms seems unattractive. Therefore, this paper will evaluate the literature review using the systematic literature review approach to justify the role of Maqasid Al-Shariah in implementing ESG. The general conclusion suggested that ESG plays an essential role in financial performance despite the implementation focusing more on cost. The inclusion of Maqasid Al-Shariah in ESG believes that the …


Determination Of Yield Nutrient Contents And In Vitro Digestibility Of Some Triticale Varieties Harvested At Different Maturity Stages, Şevket Evci̇, Kami̇l Kara, Mehmet Demi̇rci̇ Jan 2024

Determination Of Yield Nutrient Contents And In Vitro Digestibility Of Some Triticale Varieties Harvested At Different Maturity Stages, Şevket Evci̇, Kami̇l Kara, Mehmet Demi̇rci̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the contribution of growth performance, nutrient content and digestibility of different triticale varieties to ruminant diets and to indirectly assist farmers in feed production. The experiment utilized 5 triticale varieties. The study was designed as a randomized complete block design with split plots and 3 replications. The digestibility values were determined in vitro after 48 hours of incubation using the Daisy Ankom® digester. Rumen liquid was obtained from dairy cows slaughtered at the 'Yeşil Vadi Et Entegre' facility. Nutrient values, in vitro dry matter digestibility, and yield traits of forages were determined. …


Hydrogen Production From Microbial Electrolysis Cells Powered With Microbial Fuel Cells, Dina Aboelela Jan 2024

Hydrogen Production From Microbial Electrolysis Cells Powered With Microbial Fuel Cells, Dina Aboelela

Biochemical Engineering

No abstract provided.


Notices, Editorial Office Jan 2024

Notices, Editorial Office

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

No abstract provided.


Incomplete Streets, Michael Lewyn Jan 2024

Incomplete Streets, Michael Lewyn

Scholarly Works

Over 1700 complete streets policies have been adopted by state and local government; these policies typically provide that streets shall be designed to benefit all users, not just motorists. This article analyzes some complete streets policies, and concludes that even above-average policies are often too vague and underfunded to significantly change the status quo. The article suggests a variety of reforms that might make complete streets policies more effective.


2024 Belknap County 4-H Presents, Karen Deighan Jan 2024

2024 Belknap County 4-H Presents, Karen Deighan

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.


North Haverhill Fair 4-H Exhibit Hall Information Packet - 2024, Extension Jan 2024

North Haverhill Fair 4-H Exhibit Hall Information Packet - 2024, Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.


Water Quality Considerations In Landscaping, Tom Swenson Jan 2024

Water Quality Considerations In Landscaping, Tom Swenson

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.


Research News, Grants, 2024, Volume 3, Soumyajit Majumdar Jan 2024

Research News, Grants, 2024, Volume 3, Soumyajit Majumdar

Grants (2015-)

Grants and contracts awarded during July - September 2024 - Revised 10/22/24


Enhancing Translation Validation Of Compiler Transformations With Large Language Models, Fei Xie, Yanzhao Wang Jan 2024

Enhancing Translation Validation Of Compiler Transformations With Large Language Models, Fei Xie, Yanzhao Wang

Computer Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

This paper presents a framework that integrates Large Language Models (LLMs) into translation validation, targeting LLVM compiler transformations where formal verification tools fall short. Our framework first utilizes existing formal verification tools for translation validation. In this work, we use Alive2, a well-known tool in LLVM compiler verification, as an example. When formal verification tools are unable to confirm a transformation's soundness, our framework employs fine-tuned LLMs for prediction. It then applies fuzzing to transformations predicted as potentially unsound by the LLMs due to return values or memory inconsistencies, aiming to find counterexamples. In cases where transformations are unsound for …


Development Of Latitude/Longitude (And Route/Milepost) Model For Positioning Traffic Management Cameras, Jijo K. Mathew, Haydn Malackowski, Yerassyl Koshan, Christopher Gartner, Jairaj Desai, Howell Li, Edward Cox, Ayman Habib, Darcy M. Bullock Jan 2024

Development Of Latitude/Longitude (And Route/Milepost) Model For Positioning Traffic Management Cameras, Jijo K. Mathew, Haydn Malackowski, Yerassyl Koshan, Christopher Gartner, Jairaj Desai, Howell Li, Edward Cox, Ayman Habib, Darcy M. Bullock

JTRP Technical Reports

Traffic Incident Management (TIM) is a FHWA Every Day Counts initiative with the objective of reducing secondary crashes, improving travel reliability, and ensuring the safety of responders. Agency roadside cameras play a critical role in TIM by helping dispatchers quickly identify the precise location of incidents when receiving reports from motorists with varying levels of spatial accuracy. Reconciling position reports that are often mile-marker based with cameras that operate in a Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) coordinate system relies on dispatchers having detailed knowledge of hundreds of cameras and perhaps some presets. During real-time incident dispatching, reducing the time it takes to identify …


Incorporating Time-Dependent Data For Proactive Safety Management, Raul Pineda-Mendez, Qiming Guo, Noshin Ahmad, Mario A. Romero, Andrew P. Tarko Jan 2024

Incorporating Time-Dependent Data For Proactive Safety Management, Raul Pineda-Mendez, Qiming Guo, Noshin Ahmad, Mario A. Romero, Andrew P. Tarko

JTRP Technical Reports

This study proposed a risk-based safety management framework to supplement the current crash-based safety management system. The proposed tool considers time-dependent factors (e.g., hourly traffic, speed features, weather conditions, signal controls) to help justify operational measures for safety improvements (e.g., variable message signs, variable speed limits, warnings). These selected temporal factors subsequently were included in the developed sequential logit models; and those models, applied hour by hour, were then used to estimate the crash probability and severity level. Two typical roadway elements, rural freeway segments and signalized intersections, were also included in the analysis. The obtained crash risk profiles can …


Origin-Destination Vehicle Counts In Weaving Area Utilizing Existing Field Data, Stanley Chien, Lauren Christopher, Yaobin Chen, Mei Qiu, Wei Lin Jan 2024

Origin-Destination Vehicle Counts In Weaving Area Utilizing Existing Field Data, Stanley Chien, Lauren Christopher, Yaobin Chen, Mei Qiu, Wei Lin

JTRP Technical Reports

Vehicle weaving describes the vehicle lane changes in areas between consecutive merge and diverge ramp junctions. During heavy traffic, vehicle weaving will slow down traffic, cause congestion, and increase the possibility of crashes. It is desirable to automatically capture the weaving information using camera videos in the weaving areas. The currently existing weaving area analysis is very tedious and labor-intensive. This report describes a novel system that uses the videos simultaneously captured at the entry and exit of the weaving area to find the number and percentage of vehicles from each lane on the entry to each lane on the …


Geometric Constraints And Visual Field Related To Speed Management, Jiachen Jiang, Jiabei Wu, Jue Zhou, Yaobin Chen, Vincent G. Duffy, Renran Tian Jan 2024

Geometric Constraints And Visual Field Related To Speed Management, Jiachen Jiang, Jiabei Wu, Jue Zhou, Yaobin Chen, Vincent G. Duffy, Renran Tian

JTRP Technical Reports

This study investigates the challenges inherent in rural arterial roads and highways connecting small towns and cities in Indiana. Despite their pivotal role in transportation and development, these roads often experience a high frequency of traffic accidents attributed to speeding, particularly at transition areas from high-speed to low-speed roads. To address this issue, this study investigated cost-efficient and effective speed management countermeasures. This study emphasized the importance of considering cost-efficient and effective speed management strategies, with a focus on roadside vegetation and lane widths near small-town entrances on arterial roads and highway ramps. Proposing four countermeasures for each scenario—such as …


Review Of Indiana Asphalt Binders (In-Situ Pg Grade Asphalt Determination), Jusang Lee, M. Reza Pouranian, Mohammed Ziaur Rahaman, Ayesha Shah, John E. Haddock Jan 2024

Review Of Indiana Asphalt Binders (In-Situ Pg Grade Asphalt Determination), Jusang Lee, M. Reza Pouranian, Mohammed Ziaur Rahaman, Ayesha Shah, John E. Haddock

JTRP Technical Reports

In the face of multifaceted challenges such as asphalt pavement deterioration and the introduction of new LTPPBind versions, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) initiated a pivotal research project focusing on three primary areas. First, the study examined the implications of Performance Grade (PG) binder selections on pavement performance using AASHTOware Pavement Mechanistic-Empirical (ME) Design V 2.6. It revealed that PG selections, particularly those made by LTPPBind V 3.1 Desktop and Online, significantly influenced pavement performance, impacting thermal and bottom-up cracking. Second, the project explored the efficacy of three solvents— n-propyl bromide (nPB), trichloroethylene (TCE), and a solution of toluene/ethanol …


Field Implementation Of Concrete Strength Sensor To Determine Optimal Traffic Opening Time, Zhihao Kong, Na Lu Jan 2024

Field Implementation Of Concrete Strength Sensor To Determine Optimal Traffic Opening Time, Zhihao Kong, Na Lu

JTRP Technical Reports

In the fast-paced and time-sensitive fields of construction and concrete production, real-time monitoring of concrete strength is crucial. Traditional testing methods, such as hydraulic compression (ASTM C 39) and maturity methods (ASTM C 1074), are often laborious and challenging to implement on-site. Building on prior research (SPR 4210 and SPR 4513), we have advanced the electromechanical impedance (EMI) technique for in-situ concrete strength monitoring, crucial for determining safe traffic opening times. These projects have made significant strides in technology, including the development of an IoT-based hardware system for wireless data collection and a cloud-based platform for efficient data processing. A …


Developing Ai-Assisted In-Situ Ndt Method For Air-Void Distribution Testing In Fresh And Hardened Concrete, Zhihao Kong, Aritro Roy Mitra, Luna Lu Jan 2024

Developing Ai-Assisted In-Situ Ndt Method For Air-Void Distribution Testing In Fresh And Hardened Concrete, Zhihao Kong, Aritro Roy Mitra, Luna Lu

JTRP Technical Reports

Understanding the air void content in concrete is crucial since it significantly influences the durability and strength of the material, especially in environments susceptible to freeze-thaw cycles. This report introduces an advanced nondestructive testing (NDT) method for the in-situ detection of air voids in concrete by employing diffusive ultrasound. Focusing on the ultrasound attenuation coefficient, this research established a strong correlation with key air void metrics, including the volumetric ratio and spacing factor, as outlined in ASTM C457. The study also undertook a comparative analysis of ASTM C457 methods B and C, revealing the instrument-dependent variability in measuring air voids. …


Material Characterization And Determination Of Mepdg Input Parameters For Indiana Superpave 5 Asphalt Mixtures, Seonghwan Cho, Tandra Bagchi, Jongmyung Jeon, John E. Haddock Jan 2024

Material Characterization And Determination Of Mepdg Input Parameters For Indiana Superpave 5 Asphalt Mixtures, Seonghwan Cho, Tandra Bagchi, Jongmyung Jeon, John E. Haddock

JTRP Technical Reports

Superpave 5 (SP 5) has the ability to slow asphalt binder aging in asphalt pavements, which is why the SP 5 mix with optimum asphalt binder content to yield 5% air voids has recently been used in Indiana roads. INDOT also uses the AASHTOWare Pavement ME design software in pavement design, and the current asphalt aging prediction model in Pavement ME was developed based on the conventional Superpave asphalt mixture (design air voids 4%) design method. For the successful use of the SP 5 mixture design method with Pavement ME, the input level and input parameters play a significant role. …


Implementation And Assessment Of Highway Intrusion Technologies, Sogand Hasanzadeh, Behzad Esmaeili, Kyeongsuk Lee, Hrishikesh Pokharkar, Shiva Pooladvand, Woei-Chyi Chang Jan 2024

Implementation And Assessment Of Highway Intrusion Technologies, Sogand Hasanzadeh, Behzad Esmaeili, Kyeongsuk Lee, Hrishikesh Pokharkar, Shiva Pooladvand, Woei-Chyi Chang

JTRP Technical Reports

Highway workers face dangers from distracted drivers and challenging work zones, which results in thousands of incidents annually in the U.S. Traditional safety measures, though beneficial, highlight a need for advanced intrusion alert technologies. While many state DOTs are exploring these technologies, research gaps persist regarding their effectiveness in alerting drivers and workers. This study aims to evaluate the efficiency and implications of four commercial intrusion technologies, with a focus on drivers’ and workers’ cognition and response. Results offer practical guidelines and a decision-making tool to assist INDOT in selecting the optimal technology. The ultimate goal is to significantly reduce …


Full-Scale Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer And Pilot Project Implementation, Oscar Moncada, Zainab Imran, Connor Vickers, Konstantina Gkritza, Steven Pekarek, Dionysios Aliprantis, Aaron Brovont, Behnam Jahangiri, John E. Haddock Jan 2024

Full-Scale Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer And Pilot Project Implementation, Oscar Moncada, Zainab Imran, Connor Vickers, Konstantina Gkritza, Steven Pekarek, Dionysios Aliprantis, Aaron Brovont, Behnam Jahangiri, John E. Haddock

JTRP Technical Reports

Considering the challenges hindering the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and heavy-duty electric vehicles(HDEVs), the integration of dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) technology into roadways has gained interest. By embedding DWPT components into pavement, electrical power can be delivered to an EV or HDEV as they are in motion. Yet, large-scale implementation depends on further in-depth research, both to explore optimal construction methods and to understand the impact of embedment on the pavement’s resultant behavior. The objective of this project was trifold: (1) design and evaluate a transmitter-receiver topology for DWPT, (2) enhance the understanding of the interaction between …


Performance-Related Specifications For Pavement Milling, Oscar Andrés Moncada, Seonghwan Cho, Vito Francioso, John E. Haddock Jan 2024

Performance-Related Specifications For Pavement Milling, Oscar Andrés Moncada, Seonghwan Cho, Vito Francioso, John E. Haddock

JTRP Technical Reports

The primary objective of this research was to evaluate pavement damage that may occur during the pavement milling process, which is critical to the overlay design and performance of asphalt pavements. To achieve this purpose, the most common milling practices in Indiana were implemented on several trial sections and various damage characterization tests performed in the field and laboratory. The research provided a testing methodology to determine if a milling machine was having detrimental effects on the residual pavement and a process to “tune” the particular milling machine to its optimal operational standards to minimize detrimental effects. Finally, this research …


Statewide Screening Of Signalized Intersections For Capacity Improvements, Saumabha Gayen, Enrique D. Saldivar-Carranza, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Jairaj Desai, Jijo K. Mathew, Nathan Shellhamer, Taylor Ruble, Dan Mccoy, Jack Gallagher, Darcy M. Bullock Jan 2024

Statewide Screening Of Signalized Intersections For Capacity Improvements, Saumabha Gayen, Enrique D. Saldivar-Carranza, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Jairaj Desai, Jijo K. Mathew, Nathan Shellhamer, Taylor Ruble, Dan Mccoy, Jack Gallagher, Darcy M. Bullock

JTRP Technical Reports

Identification of congested traffic signals that require capital investment to increase capacity has historically been a time-consuming process. Signalized intersections with congestion were analyzed to see if they could be improved through retiming, and capital investment was only considered if retiming is deemed infeasible. Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPMs), and more recently, signal performance measures (SPMs) derived from connected vehicle (CV) trajectory data, have already been used to streamline the process of identifying signalized intersections that can be improved through retiming. However, to date, similar efforts have not been used to identify intersections that may benefit from capital investment. …


Field Handbook For Maintenance And Preservation Treatments Of Concrete Pavements, Mohammadreza Mirzahosseini, Jan Olek, Dulcy M. Abraham, Prashant Ram, Kurt Smith Jan 2024

Field Handbook For Maintenance And Preservation Treatments Of Concrete Pavements, Mohammadreza Mirzahosseini, Jan Olek, Dulcy M. Abraham, Prashant Ram, Kurt Smith

JTRP Technical Reports

Information related to maintenance and preservation (M&P) treatments of Portland cement concrete pavement (PCCP) has not been uniformly presented across various Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) maintenance-related documents, including INDOT Standard Specifications and the INDOT Design Manual. Since this data is scattered across different documents and frequently incomplete, it is often challenging for field personnel to obtain consistent information which can assist in making decisions related to selection of treatments that can benefit the service life of concrete pavements. To address this gap, the SPR-4601 guidebook was developed to provide succinct descriptions of common distresses and failures observed in concrete …