The “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR) initiative has had a profound impact on promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind and plays a vital rule in achieving the sustainable ...development goals (SDG) of 2030. So far there is no evaluation model proposed to study the impact of OBOR current progress and identify the risk factors of this model. For this purpose, a hybrid evaluation model was developed using SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) for decision-making, which used quality factor and risk factor weights from an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and entropy method. The questionnaires were used to quantify the SWOT factors, which were filled by business owners in the OBOR initiative, faculty members and students who have major in trade, finance, and economics from different countries. Weights from AHP and entropy helped to rank different variables according to importance and risk, which helps decision-makers to consider these factors while becoming a part of the OBOR initiative. These factors also help current enterprises, experts, business owners and governments of different countries to decide on which factors they need to focus, and which factors they need to avoid. The SWOT matrix helps to find the strong zone area, which needs to be focused on by all stakeholders who are a part of the OBOR or are a part of the OBOR initiative.
Environmentally sustainable design (ESD) is widely recognised as a key strategy for the mitigation of the impact of buildings on the environment. ESD focuses on energy conservation and efficiency by ...improving the thermal performance of buildings and promoting the use of renewable sources. Recently, however, it has faced criticism for its quantitative emphasis and dependence on technological advancements, as opposed to focusing on the qualitative aspects of the human dimension and tendency to connect with nature. A switch in focus toward more human-centred approaches could pave the way for biophilic design (BD) to emerge as a potential strategy to bridge this gap. BD is based on the concept of health and well-being and it underpins the positive effect that enhanced human–nature connectedness can bring to both building occupants and the environment. As both ESD and BD address better the environmental response, a holistic approach to design that is based on both principles may lead to more sustainable outcomes. This study investigates the potential strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of adopting BD within the built environment through a systematic literature review on biophilia, BD and human–nature connectedness. The results revealed a wide range of benefits, from the improvement of thermal performance to the promotion of pro-environmental behaviour. However, the review also found weaknesses and threats associated with BD, such as biophobia and negative emotions towards nature, and becoming a design burden posing as a hazard for building operations. This study also identifies growing trends in BD, as well as research gaps; few studies in the literature, for example, have focused on education, and this lack of knowledge can be identified as a major threat for its wide use.
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•There is a growing trend in biophilic design research.•Biophilic design provides multiple benefits to the environmentally sustainable design.•Often the natural processes used to enhance the building performances are not identified as biophilic design.•Lack of knowledge, methods and available frameworks limits biophilic approach within environmentally sustainable design.•Adopting biophilic design in environmentally sustainable design education is understudied.
Oranges are one of the state-produced horticultural crops in South Kalimantan. The cultivation of these oranges is widespread across all districts and cities in South Kalimantan. The Siam orange crop ...is abundantly cultivated in Barito Kuala Regency, which is a tidal swamp region located in South Kalimantan. In 2022, the production of Siam oranges in South Kalimantan is projected to reach 1,153,595 quintals. Out of this, the orange production in Barito Kuala Regency will account for 754,950 quintals, which is equivalent to 65.44% of the overall output in South Kalimantan. In light of the numerous hazards that arise within the distribution channel of the Siam Banjar orange supply chain, it is imperative to examine the development plan by assessing the performance of said supply chain. The aims of this study are twofold: 1) to identify the internal and external factors that contribute to the production of high-quality horticultural goods; and 2) to devise a strategy for the development of such goods by analyzing data using the EFE and IFE matrix analysis tools to identify the internal and external factors involved in commodity development. To address the second objective, we will create a commodities development strategy by utilizing the SWOT analysis tool. The analysis reveals that the internal factor evaluation of the development of the Siam Banjar orange commodity indicates a significant strength in the form of the price of Siam Banjar orange fruit, scoring 0.45. On the other hand, a notable weakness is identified in the absence of modern storage technology, scoring 0.08. Regarding examination of factors affecting the growth of the Siam Banjar Orange commodity, the primary potential is in the advancement of farmer groups, scoring 0.36. On the other hand, the biggest hazard is posed by competition from imported fruit, scoring 0.105. The Siam Banjar orange commodity has an IFE score of 2.115 and an EFE value of 2.015. According to the IE Matrix, the Siam Banjar orange commodity is classified under division V, specifically in the category of defense and maintenance. The preparation of alternative strategies for developing the Siam Banjar orange commodity in Barito Kuala Regency involves the use of SWOT analysis. These strategies can be categorized into four types: 1) S-O Strategy: This involves selecting superior varieties, diversifying and innovating product. 2) W-O Strategy: This strategy focuses on implementing a corporate model, utilizing technology-based markets and marketing, and providing special financing program for orange farmers. 3) S-T Strategy: This strategy aims to enhance technical cultivation capabilities, adopt green technology, and establish sustainable spatial planning. 4) W-T Strategy: This strategy focuses on managing post-harvest activities and mitigating risks.
This research aims to analyze the stakeholders of cyber intelligence for strengthening cyber defense to achieve national resilience. This research is important because cyber intelligence stakeholders ...play a role as policymakers, coordinators, facilitators, implementers, and policy accelerators in the field of cyber security and defense, influencing the realization of national resilience. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach to cyber intelligence stakeholders consisting of the Indonesian Armed Forces Intelligence Agency (BAIS TNI), the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo), the Indonesian National Police Intelligence and Security Agency (Baintelkam Polri), and the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN), using SWOT analysis. Research data were obtained from interviews and surveys with stakeholders related to the cyber field, who have direct involvement and contribution to cyber defense policy. It is expected that this research can provide a model strategy for stakeholders who have influence and interests in cyber security, as well as the interconnection between the roles of Cyber Intelligence actors in strengthening Indonesia's cyber security measures. The results of the research show that cyber intelligence stakeholders as policymakers and implementers of cyber defense policies can provide significant benefits and influence on strengthening national resilience through the formulation of national policies in the field of cyber defense.
This study aimed to identify the aspects of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the agroindustry marketing of Dua Putri tempe chips and formulate marketing strategies Dua ...Putri tempechips agroindustry by using SWOT analysis. The results showed that internal factors encountered in the marketing of Dua Putri tempeagro-chips in Indragiri Hulu is Strength: choose a label and branded products, entrepreneurs have a long experience, the product is attractive enough for all people, and the products do not use preservatives. Weakness: The product can be easily damaged and destroyed, packaging using a simple wrapper, product marketing has not come out Indragiri Hulu, and promotion is still limited. External factors include: Opportunities: products already well known, a product that can compete with similar products, the market is still wide open, the exhibition and promotion opportunities. Threat; Many competitors of similar products, the market demand fluctuates, and the limitations of market information and for marketing strategies Dua Putritempechips agroindustry is to maintain existing markets and seek new markets including exhibition, the exhibition is there to improve their skills in providing products with flavor worth nutrition, make packaging more attractive in order to reach the marketing of products inside and outside the district, improve the taste and quality and maximize promotion, looking for alternative marketing channels.
Fourth-generation district heating networks (4GDH) can play a special role in the efficient and climate-friendly use of energy. In this study, we have examined the strengths, weaknesses, ...opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of this innovative technology. Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, we assessed the SWOT-factors in terms of their importance. Among the factors that were weighted with the highest relative importance were the ability of 4GDH to serve as a label bundling and stimulating considerations with respect to the further development of district heating systems and the increased value creation within the national economy through the inclusion of local, renewable energy sources. Moreover, the interviewed experts agreed that regulatory frameworks in the context of 4GDH have to be further developed.
The background of this study is the decreasing number of students and classes in one junior high school. This study aims to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the ...school by developing suitable competitive strategies to improve the school quality and the number of students and classes. This research is qualitative research using the research and development (R & D) method with the Borg and Gall development model which is limited to the seventh step. The study was conducted in a junior high school. The subjects of the study were school principal, teachers, staff, and school observers. Data was collected by interview, documentation studies, questionnaires, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) techniques. Data was analyzed with a qualitative descriptive analysis using Miles and Huberman model. Activities in data analysis included data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The result of the study show that the school is in quadrant II which indicates that the condition of the school is quite stable, but it faces many obstacles, therefore it is necessary to carry out a diversification strategy. The proposed diversification strategy includes curriculum diversification and service expansion and continuous improvement efforts.
Seiring dengan pertambahan penduduk yang diikuti meningkatnya kebutuhan akan produk barang maupun jasa. Produk barang khususnya kebutuhan pokok masyarakat seperti ayam kampung atau biasa disebut ayam ...buras. Usaha peternakan ayam pada saat ini sudah begitu dikenal di kalangan masyarakat, hal ini tentunya merupakan aspek yang mengembirakan karena selain pendapatan perkapita meningkat, kebutuhan akan protein hewani tercukupi. Ayam kampung adalah ayam lokal Indonesia yang berasal dari ayam hutan merah yang telah berhasil dijinakkan. Akibat dari proses evolusi dan domestikasi, maka terciptalah ayam kampung yang telah beradaptasi dengan lingkungan sekitarnya, sehingga lebih tahan terhadap penyakit dan cuaca dibandingkan dengan ayam ras. Penyebaran ayam kampung hampir merata di seluruh pelosok tanah air. Salah satu ciri ayam kampung adalah sifat genetiknya yang tidak seragam. Warna bulu, ukuran tubuh dan kemampuan produksinya tidak sama merupakan cermin dari keragaman genetiknya. Disamping itu badan ayam kampung kecil, mirip dengan badan ayam ras petelur tipe ringan.
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that influence the development of service robots, and to apply a service innovation strategic mindset to the hotel industry in Taiwan.
...Design/methodology/approach
A mixed-methods approach, combining an expert panel and semi-structured interviews using a SMART SWOT ranking survey, was applied to understand the perspectives of hotel owners and robotics experts.
Findings
Fifty-three items were collected regarding the demand side of the hospitality market, showing that the Taiwan hospitality industry has good potential to implement service robots. Sixty-one items on the supply side of business were collected, showing that this robotics service can help hotels handle seasonal employment and labor utilization. The SWOT analysis identifies “The fun and curiosity aroused in consumers can enhance the promotion of service robots”, “Lack of talent in system integration”, “Taiwan’s aging society can increase the demand for service robots” and “China and South-east countries have aggressively poached talent in the global robotics market” as key issues.
Originality/value
Few studies have investigated robotics service for hotels using the six-dimensional service innovation model. This model helps identify six factors and implies that this new service concept can position hotels to better compete by using IT and relationship marketing strategies.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor internal dan eksternal yang dihadapi dalam pemasaran agroindustri tempe usaha tahu bintang, dan merumuskan strategi pemasaran agroindustri ...tempe. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis SWOT. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian terhadap pemasaran tempe di Kecamatan Sangatta Utara menunjukkan bahwa Strengths yang dimiliki adalah pengusaha memiliki pengalaman yang cukup lama, produk tempe memiliki tampilan yang lebih putih dan bersih, produk cukup diminati semua kalangan penggemar tempe dan biasa diterima di-semua kalangan, serta pemasaran produk sudah sampai ke Kota lain. Weaknesses – nya antara lain kemasan menggunakan pembungkus yang sederhana, promosi yang masih terbatas, dan promosi yang dilakukan hanya melalui penjualan pribadi. Opportunities-nya adalah produk sudah cukup dikenal, produk yang mampu bersaing dengan produk sejenis, pasar masih terbuka luas untuk pemasaran tempe dari Usaha Tahu Bintang. Treats-nya adalah banyak pesaing dari produk sejenis dan keterbatasan informasi pasar. Strategi pemasaran tempe yang dapat dilakukan adalah mempertahankan pasar yang sudah ada dan mencari pasar yang baru, mempertahankan mutu agar konsumen tetap memilih produk, serta mencari alternatif saluran pemasaran.
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