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Assessing Adoption Barriers Of Sustainable Packaging In Egypt, Carol Ramses Morgan
Assessing Adoption Barriers Of Sustainable Packaging In Egypt, Carol Ramses Morgan
Theses and Dissertations
Sustainable packaging has become an essential part of business decisions and corporate directions. With the rise of environmental damages due to improper waste management and unsustainable practices, businesses have a major responsibility to analyze their products’ life cycles and redesign them with sustainability in mind. Applying sustainable packaging could save companies large amounts of resources, therefore cutting costs, while also achieving the legal and social duty as a corporation towards society and the environment. Many developing countries, with specific focus on Egypt, have recently focused on legislative and corporate decisions in order to encourage more sustainable practices. Egypt’s new Waste …
Evaluation Of Fendiline Treatment In Vp40 System With Nucleation-Elongation Process: A Computational Model Of Ebola Virus Matrix Protein Assembly, Xiao Liu, Monica Husby, Robert V. Stahelin, Elsje Pienaar
Evaluation Of Fendiline Treatment In Vp40 System With Nucleation-Elongation Process: A Computational Model Of Ebola Virus Matrix Protein Assembly, Xiao Liu, Monica Husby, Robert V. Stahelin, Elsje Pienaar
Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund
Ebola virus (EBOV) infection is threatening human health, especially in Central and West Africa. Limited clinical trials and the requirement of biosafety level-4 laboratories hinder experimental work to advance our understanding of EBOV and the evaluation of treatment. In this work, we use a computational model to study the assembly and budding process of EBOV and evaluate the effect of fendiline on these processes in the context of fluctuating host membrane lipid levels. Our results demonstrate for the first time that the assembly of VP40 filaments may follow the nucleation-elongation theory, as this mechanism is critical to maintaining a pool …
Improving The Practical Skills Of Stem Students At A Historically Black College And University (Hbcu), Yasser Ismail, Phyllis Okwan, Fred Lacy
Improving The Practical Skills Of Stem Students At A Historically Black College And University (Hbcu), Yasser Ismail, Phyllis Okwan, Fred Lacy
Faculty Publications
Improving the practical skills of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students at a historically black college and university (HBCU) was done by implementing a transformative teaching model. The model was implemented on undergraduate students of different educational levels in the Electrical Engineering (EE) Department at HBCU. The model was also extended to carefully chosen high and middle schools. These middle and high school students serve as a pipeline to the university, with a particular emphasis on fostering growth within the EE Department. The model aligns well with the core mission of the EE Department, aiming to enhance the theoretical …
Reliability Improvement In The Traction System Of Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway, Yusufu Katuga
Reliability Improvement In The Traction System Of Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway, Yusufu Katuga
Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)
In recent years, many African governments have been developing Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to replace the old after becoming absolute, inefficient Meter Gauge System (MGR) to carry more loads at high mileage and speed while combating the oil and environmental crises. With the increase of SGR, the amount of traction systems has grown sharply, the service life of the traction system has increased gradually, and the components of the vehicle traction system have become worn and aged as a result. While Tanzania is transitioning to SGR with its gradually increasing traction systems, reliability improvement becomes a key for the sustainability …
A Two-Stage Based Life Cycle And Principal Component Analysis For Decision Support Of Potential Municipal Solid Wastes Management Scenarios, Case Study Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Edwin Richard Ndibalema Dr
A Two-Stage Based Life Cycle And Principal Component Analysis For Decision Support Of Potential Municipal Solid Wastes Management Scenarios, Case Study Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Edwin Richard Ndibalema Dr
Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)
In most of the urban areas of Tanzania, poor and inadequate solid waste management is a growing environmental and public health concern. Despite an array of solid waste management options, choosing an appropriate one remains a challenge. This study applied a novel two-stage-based approach to assess the environmental impacts and sustainability performance of the 27 scenarios for municipal solid wastes (MSW) management of Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania. In the first stage, the study utilized a life cycle analysis (LCA) to quantify the environmental impacts of MSW scenarios. In the second stage, the study used the principal component analysis (PCA) …
Cost Estimation Proxy Models For Economic Evaluations In Petroleum Projects: A Case Study From The Onshore Gas Field In The Southern Coastal Tanzania Basin, Fulmence Kaborogo
Cost Estimation Proxy Models For Economic Evaluations In Petroleum Projects: A Case Study From The Onshore Gas Field In The Southern Coastal Tanzania Basin, Fulmence Kaborogo
Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)
Petroleum economic evaluation involves estimating revenues from forecasted production profiles and field costs including capital expenditures (CAPEX), drilling expenses (DRILLEX), and operating expenses (OPEX). The existing cost-estimating tool requires several inputs making it time-intensive and difficult to use with few data during the early stages of projects. Majority of the previously developed time saving cost estimations proxy models rely on unrealistic assumptions that include uniform operational costs for different fields with a different number of wells, casings, and drilled depths. This work focused at developing proxy models that consider the variability of the development costs with different parameters. The developed …
Predicting Open-Pit Mine Production Using Machine Learning Techniques, Faustin Nartey Kumah, Alex Kwasi Saim, Millicent Nkrumah Oppong, Clement Kweku Arthur
Predicting Open-Pit Mine Production Using Machine Learning Techniques, Faustin Nartey Kumah, Alex Kwasi Saim, Millicent Nkrumah Oppong, Clement Kweku Arthur
Journal of Sustainable Mining
In mining, where production is affected by several factors, including equipment availability, it is necessary to develop reliable models to accurately predict mine production to improve operational efficiency. Hence, in this study, four (4) machine learning algorithms – namely: artificial neural network (ANN), random forest (RF), gradient boosting regression (GBR) and decision tree (DT)) – were implemented to predict mine production. Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) analysis was used as a baseline study for comparison purposes. In that regard, one hundred and twenty-six (126) datasets from an open-pit gold mine were used. The developed models were evaluated and compared using the …
A Systematic Review Of Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies In Smart Irrigation: Constraints, Opportunities, And Future Prospects For Sub-Saharan Africa, Joshua Wanyama, Erion Bwambale, Shafik Kiraga, Abia Katimbo, Prossie Nakawuka, Isa Kabenge, Isaac Oluk
A Systematic Review Of Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies In Smart Irrigation: Constraints, Opportunities, And Future Prospects For Sub-Saharan Africa, Joshua Wanyama, Erion Bwambale, Shafik Kiraga, Abia Katimbo, Prossie Nakawuka, Isa Kabenge, Isaac Oluk
Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications
The adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies has revolutionized agricultural practices worldwide. However, their application in the context of sub-Saharan Africa remains a critical challenge. This study presents a systematic review that investigates the potential of 4IR technologies in smart irrigation. Sub- Saharan Africa faces multiple agricultural challenges, exacerbated by climate change, water scarcity, and inefficient irrigation practices. The need for sustainable, water-efficient, and data-driven irrigation systems is urgent to ensure food security and economic development in the region. This study addresses a crucial knowledge gap by assessing the constraints, opportunities, and prospects of implementing 4IR technologies for smart …
Point-Of-Care Diagnostic Test For Beta-Thalassemia, Ran An, Umut A. Gurkan
Point-Of-Care Diagnostic Test For Beta-Thalassemia, Ran An, Umut A. Gurkan
Faculty Scholarship
Hemoglobin (Hb) disorders are among the most common monogenic diseases affecting nearly 7% of the world population. Among various Hb disorders, approximately 1.5% of the world population carries β-thalassemia (β-Thal), affecting 40,000 newborns every year. Early screening and a timely diagnosis are essential for β-thalassemia patients for the prevention and management of later clinical complications. However, in Africa, Southern Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, where β-thalassemia is most prevalent, the diagnosis and screening for β-thalassemia are still challenging due to the cost and logistical burden of laboratory diagnostic tests. Here, we present Gazelle, which is a paper-based microchip …
Beneath I-280: Excavating A Neighborhood Lost To San José Freeways, Leila Ullmann, Gordon Douglas
Beneath I-280: Excavating A Neighborhood Lost To San José Freeways, Leila Ullmann, Gordon Douglas
Mineta Transportation Institute
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, thousands of people in San José, California were displaced from their homes as the state used eminent domain to purchase land and uproot neighborhoods for the construction of Interstate freeways. This report presents a multifaceted research and public knowledge effort that uncovers some of the communities buried beneath these freeways, in the area where I-280 and CA-87 meet today near downtown San José. The project builds primarily from previously unprocessed California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) archival documents, which this project studies for the first time. The records are rich in detail about valuation and sale …
Estimation Of Co2 Absorption By A Hybrid Aqueous Solution Of Amino Acid Salt With Amine, Farid Amirkhani, Amir Dashti, Hossein Abedsoltan, Amir H. Mohammadi
Estimation Of Co2 Absorption By A Hybrid Aqueous Solution Of Amino Acid Salt With Amine, Farid Amirkhani, Amir Dashti, Hossein Abedsoltan, Amir H. Mohammadi
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Four developed machine learning algorithms are proposed to prognosticate the CO2 solubility in amino acid salt solutions, blended with amine solutions as additives, in broad ranges of temperature and pressure. From literature 375 experimental data points for CO2 solubility were collected. The results from the applied algorithms indicated that the CO2 solubility is estimated acceptably close to the experimental values. In the best case, the developed network estimates CO2 solubility in the stated solutions with an average relative deviation of 6.53 % and a correlation coefficient of 0.9892.
Improving The Energy Efficiency Of Residential Buildings In Egypt Through Whole Building Simulations, Habiba Aly
Improving The Energy Efficiency Of Residential Buildings In Egypt Through Whole Building Simulations, Habiba Aly
Theses and Dissertations
Residential buildings consume around 40% of total electricity consumption in Egypt. This research investigates the energy saving potential of the Green Pyramid Rating system (GPRS) and Tarsheed rating system on the building envelopes of mid-rise middle income residential buildings in Cairo through energy modelling and simulation. The study evaluates the economic feasibility of the recommendations of the two rating systems through Life Cycle Cost (LCC), Simple Payback Period (SPP), Discounted Payback Period (DPP), Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Calculations. This research also aims to develop energy efficiency recommendations to achieve 30% energy savings above the …
Preparation Of 2d Tungsten Diselenide (Wse2) Thin Films By Selenization Of Dc-Sputtered W Precursors, Lwitiko P. Mwakyusa
Preparation Of 2d Tungsten Diselenide (Wse2) Thin Films By Selenization Of Dc-Sputtered W Precursors, Lwitiko P. Mwakyusa
Tanzania Journal of Science
Two-dimensional layered transition metal dichalcogenides based on WSe2 films demonstrated promising properties for nano-electronics and photovoltaic applications. In this work, WSe2 films were prepared by selenization of DC-sputtered W precursors. The influence of the selenization temperature on the structural, morphology, and optical properties of the WSe2 films was investigated. The selenization temperature was varied from 350 °C to 450 °C at the interval of 50 °C. Structural, morphology and optical properties of the WSe2 were investigated using X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), and UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometer, respectively. XRD analysis revealed that all WSe2 were polycrystalline and exhibited the co-existence …
Ai And 6g Into The Metaverse: Fundamentals, Challenges And Future Research Trends, Muhammad Zawish, Fayaz Ali Dharejo, Sunder Ali Khowaja, Saleem Raza, Steven Davy, Kapal Dev, Paolo Bellavista
Ai And 6g Into The Metaverse: Fundamentals, Challenges And Future Research Trends, Muhammad Zawish, Fayaz Ali Dharejo, Sunder Ali Khowaja, Saleem Raza, Steven Davy, Kapal Dev, Paolo Bellavista
Articles
Since Facebook was renamed Meta, a lot of attention, debate, and exploration have intensified about what the Metaverse is, how it works, and the possible ways to exploit it. It is anticipated that Metaverse will be a continuum of rapidly emerging technologies, usecases, capabilities, and experiences that will make it up for the next evolution of the Internet. Several researchers have already surveyed the literature on artificial intelligence (AI) and wireless communications in realizing the Metaverse. However, due to the rapid emergence and continuous evolution of technologies, there is a need for a comprehensive and in-depth survey of the role …
Development Of A New Approach Using An Artificial Neural Network For Estimating Oil Formation Volume Factor At Bubble Point Pressure Of Egyptian Crude Oil, Attia Attia, Abdelrahman Gouda Eng.
Development Of A New Approach Using An Artificial Neural Network For Estimating Oil Formation Volume Factor At Bubble Point Pressure Of Egyptian Crude Oil, Attia Attia, Abdelrahman Gouda Eng.
Petroleum Engineering and Gas
Understanding the phase behavior and volumetric changes of reservoir fluids throughout the extent of reservoir lifetime are crucially required for effective-commercial oil recoveries. Ideally, reservoir fluid properties are experimentally measured by laboratory experiments known as PVT tests nonetheless, these tests are prohibitive, time-consuming, and required to restrict sampling and transporting procedures. For these discernible reasons, several modeling approaches have been developed. By reviewing the literature, one crucial obstacle that encounters field applicability of most extant models is the selection of input variables. Moreover, a great percentage of extant models employ the results of lengthy experimental tests such as differential gas …
Clpfudatabase: A Suite Of R Packages For Energy Conversion Chain Analysis, Matthew Kuperus Heun, Zeke Marshall, Emmanuel Aramendia
Clpfudatabase: A Suite Of R Packages For Energy Conversion Chain Analysis, Matthew Kuperus Heun, Zeke Marshall, Emmanuel Aramendia
University Faculty Publications and Creative Works
Energy flowing through societal energy conversion chains (ECCs) enables economic activity and facilitates human flourishing. To understand economic growth and human well-being, the field of societal energy analysis (Common, 1976) evaluates ECCs from the primary stage (resources extracted from the environment, such as coal, oil, natural gas, wind, and solar), to the final stage (energy purchased by consumers, such as refined petroleum and electricity), to the useful stage (energy desired by the end user, such as heat, motion, and light), and sometimes to energy services (such as thermal comfort, transport, and illumination). Societal exergy analysis (SEA) (Ertesvåg, 2001), an extension …
Flexural Behavior Of Pultruded Gfrp–Concrete Composite Beams Strengthened With Gfrp Stiffeners, Muataz I. Ali, Abbas A. Allawi, Ayman El-Zohairy
Flexural Behavior Of Pultruded Gfrp–Concrete Composite Beams Strengthened With Gfrp Stiffeners, Muataz I. Ali, Abbas A. Allawi, Ayman El-Zohairy
Faculty Publications
The utilization and incorporation of glass fiber-reinforced plastics (GFRP) in structural applications and architectural constructions are progressively gaining prominence. Therefore, this paper experimentally and numerically investigates the use of GFRP I-beams in conjunction with concrete slabs to form composite beams. The experimental design incorporated 2600 mm long GFRP I-beams which were connected compositely to concrete slabs with a 500 mm width and 80 mm thickness. The concrete slabs are categorized into two groups: concrete slabs cast using normal strength concrete (NSC), and concrete slabs prepared using high-strength concrete (HSC). Various parameters like the type of concrete (normal and high-strength concrete), …
Development Of A Suspended Aerobic Membrane Bioreactor (Sambr) For Sustainable Wastewater Treatment On Early Planetary Bases, Talon James Bullard
Development Of A Suspended Aerobic Membrane Bioreactor (Sambr) For Sustainable Wastewater Treatment On Early Planetary Bases, Talon James Bullard
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) ideally should treat all “waste” streams for recovery in a sustainable and near closed-loop manner. This will be critical for Partial Gravity Habitats (PGH) and Early Planetary Bases (EPB) that will be established on the Moon and Mars due to the lack of readily available resources. Currently, the Water Recovery System (WRS), onboard the International Space Station (ISS), recovers and purifies water from urine and graywater. While efficient, this system is not optimized for future missions and utilizes physical-chemical technologies that operate with single-use and hazardous consumables. In response to the lack of …
The Interpretative Structural Modeling For Stakeholder Involvement To Reduce Slum Settlements, Bich Hanes Bich, Ayomi Dita Rarasati
The Interpretative Structural Modeling For Stakeholder Involvement To Reduce Slum Settlements, Bich Hanes Bich, Ayomi Dita Rarasati
Smart City
The array of problems originating from slum settlements not only results in unwholesome environment, unlawful land utilization, and various internal challenges within the vicinity but also impacts the surrounding regions and the overall urban infrastructure network. In pursuit of Indonesia's 2045 Vision, which emphasizes on "equitable and integrated infrastructure development", the zero slums constitutes a pivotal component of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing's overarching vision. Nonetheless, a disparity has been identified in addressing slum settlements in West Kalimantan, hindering the achievement of this objective. This research aims to identify the stakeholders and the priority factors in determining …
Taiwan’S Semiconductor Strategy: A Developmental State Model For Economic Growth, Christine Vuu
Taiwan’S Semiconductor Strategy: A Developmental State Model For Economic Growth, Christine Vuu
CISLA Senior Integrative Projects
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Winona State University Alumni Blog: 2011-2022, Winona State University
Winona State University Alumni Blog: 2011-2022, Winona State University
Winona State University Blogs
The Winona State University (WSU) Alumni Blog includes articles and entries from May 2011- August 2022. Note: there may be format coding in the document.
Molecular Identification To Verify The Existence Of Helicotylenchus Dihystera In Coffee Plants At East Java, Indonesia, Ankardiansyah Pandu Pradana, Toyoshi Yoshiga
Molecular Identification To Verify The Existence Of Helicotylenchus Dihystera In Coffee Plants At East Java, Indonesia, Ankardiansyah Pandu Pradana, Toyoshi Yoshiga
ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development
Spiral nematodes Helicotylenchus sp. are known to infect a variety of plants, including coffee. This is in line with the studies and surveys of nematodes in Indonesia. However, to date, there has been no study reporting the nematode with molecular analysis. In this study, we surveyed the nematodes in Arabica coffee plantations in Bondowoso regency – Indonesia. These spiral nematodes were collected in DESS solution for morphological, morphometric and molecular analysis. The morphometric analysis was carried out under an Olympus BH-2 compound microscope with an attached calibrated Toupcam M20 camera. The molecular analysis was performed on the total DNA from …
Species Distribution Modelling Using Bioclimatic Variables On Critically Endangered Endemic Species (Macrocephalon Maleo) In Sulawesi, Septianto Aldiansyah, Khalil Abdul Wahid
Species Distribution Modelling Using Bioclimatic Variables On Critically Endangered Endemic Species (Macrocephalon Maleo) In Sulawesi, Septianto Aldiansyah, Khalil Abdul Wahid
ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development
The island of Sulawesi isolates migratory fauna from Asia and Australia and creates animal combinations such as the Maleo (Macrocephalon Maleo). The Maleo population is experiencing a downward trend due to habitat fragmentation, deforestation and threats by humans. This study aims to model the potential distribution of Maleo using several famous current and future models as a result of climate change throughout the island of Sulawesi, not only in its natural habitat, but beyond its natural habitat. Bioclimatic variables and in situ attendance data were used in this study. The method used is Maximum Entropy by evaluating the GLM, SVM …
Understanding Patient Profiles In Sickle Cell Disease Using Unsupervised Machine Learning, Raj Kamal Somavarapu
Understanding Patient Profiles In Sickle Cell Disease Using Unsupervised Machine Learning, Raj Kamal Somavarapu
Browse all Theses and Dissertations
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is one of the most prevalent genetic blood disorders affecting millions of people worldwide. It is often accompanied by acute and/or chronic pain leading to increased healthcare costs and adverse outcomes. Effective management of SCD requires an understanding of the diverse physiological profiles. This study employs unsupervised machine learning, specifically K-means clustering to categorize the patients suffering with SCD into different clusters based on their vital signs. The main aim is to identify the groups that reflect similarities in physiological and pain profiles, allowing an in-depth analysis to reveal distinctive features distinguishing patient clusters. The project …
Empowering Kokal: A Decolonized, Community-Led Development Model In Homa Bay County, Kenya, Kennedy Miruka
Empowering Kokal: A Decolonized, Community-Led Development Model In Homa Bay County, Kenya, Kennedy Miruka
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
In Homa Bay County, Kenya, a community-led development initiative called the Power Centre is transforming the fight against poverty and powerlessness. Grounded in principles of decolonization and participatory action, this project addresses the root causes of marginalization by empowering residents of Kokal Village to become active agents of change. Through a robust mixed-methods research approach, the project identifies systemic challenges and leverages existing social networks to build a sustainable, locally-owned model for development. The Power Centre implements a three-pronged strategy, focusing on increasing community participation, strengthening existing groups, and fostering collaborative networks to weave a robust support system. By addressing …
Power Centres: A Collaborative Development Proposal For Addressing Poverty And Related Challenges In Rural Communities In Kenya, Kennedy Okello Miruka, Kennedy Okello Miruka
Power Centres: A Collaborative Development Proposal For Addressing Poverty And Related Challenges In Rural Communities In Kenya, Kennedy Okello Miruka, Kennedy Okello Miruka
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
In Homa Bay County, Kenya, a community-led development initiative called the Power Centre is transforming the fight against poverty and powerlessness. Grounded in principles of decolonization and participatory action, this project addresses the root causes of marginalization by empowering residents of Kokal Village to become active agents of change. Through a robust mixed-methods research approach, the project identifies systemic challenges and leverages existing social networks to build a sustainable, locally-owned model for development. The Power Centre implements a three-pronged strategy, focusing on increasing community participation, strengthening existing groups, and fostering collaborative networks to weave a robust support system. By addressing …
Ai And Workforce Development: A Comparative Analysis Of Skill Gaps And Training Needs In Emerging Economies, Gursahildeep Singh Sidhu, Md Abu Sayem, Nazifa Taslima, Ahmed Selim Anwar, Fariba Chowdhury, Manataka Rowshon
Ai And Workforce Development: A Comparative Analysis Of Skill Gaps And Training Needs In Emerging Economies, Gursahildeep Singh Sidhu, Md Abu Sayem, Nazifa Taslima, Ahmed Selim Anwar, Fariba Chowdhury, Manataka Rowshon
Finance, Economics, and Data Analytics
AI is developing quickly and offers considerable prospects for economic development; nevertheless, it presents crucial challenges for instance, skills development and its effect on employee's jobs in developing economies. This research will seek to establish the current state of AI related skills deficits and training in these economies to establish how governments and organizations can close the gaps by preparing the workforce for the future AI revolution. In line with the research questions, the following emerges as the research problem: To what extent have emerging market companies embraced AI? What key skills are scarce both in the internal and external …
Dung Dkar Cloak: Exploring Soft Interfaces For Sonic Interactions, Judit Eszter Kárpáti, Esteban De La Torre
Dung Dkar Cloak: Exploring Soft Interfaces For Sonic Interactions, Judit Eszter Kárpáti, Esteban De La Torre
Textile Society of America: Symposium Proceedings
The importance of crossmodal interaction within the contemporary cultural, technological and scientific panorama has evidently gained significant attention due to its remarkable advantages in creating a meaningful, interwoven, and integrated experience. The use and recontextualization of textiles in such exploratory quest into the human senses has proven to be critical. Computational science, algorithmic logic and digital devices have always been rooted and closely interwoven with textile crafts and practices. Recent technological advancements have further combined technology and textile, generating interactive textile surfaces, constructing endless possibilities for multisensorial experiences. In this presentation we will examine how we can weave a sensitive …
Entrepreneurship Education In The Lens Of The Senior High School Students, Calvin J. Caliat, Nehmar J. Dalhadi, Kathleen M. Ishmael
Entrepreneurship Education In The Lens Of The Senior High School Students, Calvin J. Caliat, Nehmar J. Dalhadi, Kathleen M. Ishmael
ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development
This study uncovers the perspective on the entrepreneurship education of senior high school students on the university campus. This paper is employed a descriptive research design using a survey ques-tionnaire for the respondents. The survey found that respondents are willing to engage in business be-tween one to 10 years after college. The willingness is due to the encouragement from their parents, independent decision-making, building self-confidence and knowledge, and chasing their dreams. However, there are two significant factors that hinder this, including a need for more business investment and experience. The principal attitudes of an entrepreneur include self-control and creativity. Gaining …
Exploring Service Quality Among Us Hajj Pilgrims In Compliance With Vision 2030 Objectives, Majid Abdulmalik Alshaibi
Exploring Service Quality Among Us Hajj Pilgrims In Compliance With Vision 2030 Objectives, Majid Abdulmalik Alshaibi
Graduate Thesis and Dissertation 2023-2024
Saudi Arabia is progressing with Vision 2030, an ambitious blueprint for economic variation, global connection, and improved quality of life. The Hajj pilgrimage is addressed by the Doyof Al Rahman Program (DARP), one of the vision's programs aiming to enhance the Hajj experience. The Hajj pilgrimage is one of the world's largest annual massive gatherings and it has already received increased attention from researchers combining elements of pilgrimage and tourism. This dissertation aims to explore Hajj service quality and pilgrims' satisfaction. To attain this objective, a narrative and systematic literature review was conducted to develop a framework with standardized …