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Carlos Fernandez
San Beda University
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THE EFFECT OF AERODYNAMIC DESIGN ON FUEL EFFICIENCY IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Carlos Fernandez; Siti Shofiah; Ardi Azhar Nampira
Journal of Moeslim Research Technik Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/technik.v2i2.1936

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The increasing demand for fuel efficiency in commercial vehicles has prompted extensive research into aerodynamic designs. Improved aerodynamics can significantly reduce drag, leading to enhanced fuel economy and lower operational costs for commercial fleets. Understanding the relationship between aerodynamic design and fuel efficiency is critical for optimizing vehicle performance. This research aims to evaluate the impact of various aerodynamic designs on the fuel efficiency of commercial vehicles. The study focuses on analyzing the performance differences between conventional and streamlined vehicle shapes. An experimental approach was employed, utilizing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations alongside real-world driving tests. Several vehicle models with different aerodynamic features were tested under controlled conditions. Fuel consumption data was collected and analyzed to assess the relationship between design modifications and fuel efficiency. The findings indicated that streamlined designs improved fuel efficiency by an average of 15% compared to conventional models. Vehicles with enhanced aerodynamic features experienced reduced drag coefficients, leading to significant fuel savings during operation. The results demonstrated a clear correlation between aerodynamic optimization and improved fuel economy. The research highlights the crucial role of aerodynamic design in enhancing fuel efficiency for commercial vehicles. These findings emphasize the importance of integrating aerodynamic considerations into vehicle design processes.
Community-Based Forest Management: Challenges and Opportunities in Tropical Asia Maria Clara Reyes; Josefa Flores; Carlos Fernandez
Journal of Selvicoltura Asean Vol. 1 No. 5 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jsa.v1i5.1668

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Community-based forest management (CBFM) has gained prominence as a strategy for sustainable forest governance in tropical Asia. This approach seeks to empower local communities, enhance biodiversity conservation, and improve livelihoods. However, the implementation of CBFM faces numerous challenges that can hinder its effectiveness. This research aims to identify the key challenges and opportunities associated with CBFM in tropical Asia. The study seeks to provide insights into the factors influencing successful implementation and to highlight best practices that can enhance community engagement in forest management. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative interviews with community members, local officials, and NGOs, along with quantitative surveys of forest management practices. Case studies from selected countries in tropical Asia were analyzed to identify common themes and variations in CBFM implementation. Findings reveal that while CBFM has the potential to improve forest sustainability and empower communities, challenges such as inadequate capacity, lack of financial resources, and conflicting interests among stakeholders persist. Opportunities for enhancing CBFM include strengthening local governance structures, improving access to technology, and fostering partnerships with NGOs and government agencies. The study concludes that addressing the challenges of CBFM is essential for its success in tropical Asia. By leveraging the identified opportunities, stakeholders can enhance community participation and promote sustainable forest management. This research underscores the importance of an integrated approach that combines local knowledge with external support to achieve effective CBFM outcomes.
ETHNOFORESTRY AS A PILLAR OF SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL RESILIENCE IN TROPICAL FORESTS Andres Villanueva; Catherine Li; Carlos Fernandez
Journal of Selvicoltura Asean Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jsa.v3i2.3756

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Tropical forests are critical to global biodiversity and climate regulation. However, they face increasing threats from deforestation, climate change, and unsustainable land use practices. Ethnoforestry, the integration of indigenous knowledge and forest management practices, has emerged as a crucial component of both ecological and social resilience. Indigenous communities have long managed tropical forests using sustainable practices that ensure the balance of ecosystems while supporting local livelihoods. This research explores the role of ethnoforestry as a pillar of resilience in tropical forest regions. This study aims to investigate how ethnoforestry practices contribute to social and ecological resilience in tropical forests. Specifically, it seeks to understand the mechanisms through which indigenous forest management practices help mitigate environmental degradation and enhance community well-being. A qualitative approach was used, including field observations, interviews with indigenous forest managers, and analysis of case studies from tropical forest regions in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key practices that promote resilience. The findings highlight that ethnoforestry practices, such as agroforestry, selective logging, and forest regeneration, contribute significantly to both biodiversity conservation and social cohesion. These practices foster sustainable resource use, mitigate environmental degradation, and enhance the adaptive capacity of communities. Ethnoforestry plays a vital role in enhancing the resilience of both ecosystems and human communities in tropical forests. Integrating indigenous knowledge into forest management strategies is essential for achieving long-term sustainability.
Development of a Cloud Computing Based Management Information System for MSMEs Andres Villanueva; Carlos Fernandez; Zhang Li
Journal of Loomingulisus ja Innovatsioon Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/innovatsioon.v2i2.1980

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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are vital for economic growth in many developing countries, including Indonesia. However, these businesses face significant challenges related to management inefficiencies, limited access to resources, and lack of technological adoption. This study aims to develop a cloud-based Management Information System (MIS) specifically tailored for MSMEs. The system is designed to improve operational efficiency, enhance decision-making, and facilitate better management practices for MSMEs in Indonesia. The research utilizes a design and development approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was collected through surveys and interviews with MSME owners and managers to identify their needs and challenges. The MIS was then developed using cloud computing technologies and tested with a sample of MSMEs. The cloud-based MIS successfully streamlined key management processes such as inventory tracking, financial management, and customer relationship management. Users reported increased operational efficiency, easier data access, and better decision-making capabilities. The system proved scalable, allowing MSMEs of different sizes and sectors to benefit from the technology. The study concludes that cloud computing-based MIS can significantly improve the management processes of MSMEs, contributing to their growth and sustainability.
CRIMINOLOGY AND POLICY: AN ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE APPROACHES ON PRISON OVERCROWDING IN INDONESIA Nathaniel Ramos; Carlos Fernandez; Catherine Li
Cognitionis Civitatis et Politicae Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/politicae.v3i1.2920

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Indonesia faces a severe prison overcrowding crisis, with national overcapacity rates often exceeding 200%. Restorative Justice (RJ) has been formally adopted as a primary policy response, yet its empirical effectiveness as a large-scale diversionary tool to mitigate this crisis remains unverified. This study aimed to quantitatively analyze the effectiveness of RJ implementation in reducing new prison admissions and slowing the growth of total carceral populations in Indonesian jurisdictions. A quasi-experimental, comparative interrupted time-series (ITS) design was employed. Aggregate panel data from 40 matched jurisdictions (20 High-RJ implementation, 20 Low-RJ control) were analyzed over a 120-month period (2015-2024). A fixed-effects regression model was used to isolate the policy’s impact. -Implementation RJ jurisdictions showed significantly slower carceral population growth (9.1%) compared to Low-Implementation controls (38.4%). The regression analysis confirmed a robust, negative relationship between RJ diversions and new prison admissions (B = -0.81, p < .001), demonstrating a near one-to-one substitution effect. The findings provide strong quantitative evidence that RJ is an effective, data-driven policy for mitigating prison overcrowding. The crisis persists not from a lack of a solution, but from a failure of consistent implementation, which must be standardized to realize its full potential.
SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON TECHNOLOGY AND CULTURAL CHANGE Indra Tjahyadi; Carlos Fernandez; Isabel Martinez; Emmy Solina
Cognitionis Civitatis et Politicae Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/politicae.v3i1.3377

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Digital technologies have profoundly reshaped contemporary social life, altering patterns of interaction, identity formation, and cultural transmission across societies. From an anthropological perspective, these transformations cannot be understood solely through technical or economic explanations, but require attention to meaning, practice, and power embedded in everyday digital engagement. This study aims to analyze social transformation in the digital age by examining how technology functions as a culturally embedded social environment that mediates relationships, values, and symbolic expression. The research employs a qualitative design grounded in interpretive anthropology, combining digital ethnography, semi structured interviews, and analysis of online cultural artifacts to capture lived experiences within hybrid online offline spaces. The findings reveal that digital platforms reconfigure social organization, redistribute cultural authority, and intensify reflexive identity practices while simultaneously sustaining elements of cultural continuity. Digital interaction emerges as a site of negotiation where tradition and innovation intersect rather than as a force of unilateral disruption. The study concludes that social transformation in the digital age is best understood as a dynamic and context dependent process shaped by human agency and cultural interpretation. These results highlight the continued relevance of anthropological approaches for interpreting technological change and offer insights for research on digital society.
Smart Communities and Digital Participation: Rethinking Grassroots Empowerment in the Digital Era Mulyaningsih Mulyaningsih; Carlos Fernandez; Isabel Martinez
Pengabdian: Jurnal Abdimas Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/abdimas.v4i2.4178

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Background. The integration of digital infrastructure within the smart city paradigm has frequently prioritized technocratic efficiency over authentic civic engagement, leading to a critical need to re-evaluate how technology serves local communities. Purpose. This research explores the dynamics of digital participation to determine whether current smart initiatives truly foster grassroots empowerment or merely digitize existing institutional hierarchies. Method. A qualitative case study design was employed, utilizing semi-structured interviews and digital ethnography to analyze interaction patterns within community-led and municipal platforms. Results. Findings reveal a persistent agency paradox, where high technological access does not equate to political influence; instead, meaningful empowerment is driven by decentralized platform architectures and high levels of digital literacy. Results indicate that communities utilizing peer-to-peer networks achieve significantly higher policy impact compared to those restricted to top-down administrative applications. Conclusion. The study concludes that rethinking empowerment requires a shift from transactional service delivery to Algorithmic Agency, where citizens possess the autonomy to manage and contest community data. True smartness must be redefined through the lens of democratic inclusivity and technical self-sufficiency. This research provides a foundational framework for urban planners to design more equitable digital ecosystems that prioritize human-centric empowerment over purely operational metrics.
SMART FARMING SYSTEMS USING INTERNET OF THINGS AND WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS Nana Sujana; Carlos Fernandez
Journal of Computer Science Advancements Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jsca.v4i4.4293

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Agricultural systems increasingly face challenges related to water scarcity, climate variability, resource inefficiency, and growing demands for sustainable food production, creating an urgent need for precise and responsive farming technologies. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated smart farming system using the Internet of Things (IoT) and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) for environmental monitoring, precision irrigation, resource optimization, and agricultural decision-making. A field-based experimental design was conducted across 24 agricultural plots, comprising 12 IoT–WSN-assisted plots and 12 conventionally managed control plots. Environmental sensors continuously monitored soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and microclimatic conditions, while network and agricultural performance were evaluated using communication reliability, water consumption, response time, and crop productivity indicators. Results showed that IoT–WSN-assisted management reduced irrigation water consumption by approximately 27%, improved soil moisture stability, shortened response times to environmental changes, and increased crop yields compared with conventional management. High packet delivery, network availability, and data completeness supported reliable real-time decision-making. The study concludes that smart farming effectiveness depends on an integrated sensing–communication–processing–decision–action cycle that transforms reliable field data into timely agricultural interventions, offering a scalable framework for improving resource efficiency, productivity, and sustainable agricultural management under increasingly dynamic environmental conditions worldwide.
Co-Authors Andres Villanueva Ardi Azhar Nampira Catherine Li Emmy Solina Indra Tjahyadi Isabel Martinez Josefa Flores Maria Clara Reyes Mulyaningsih Nana Sujana Nathaniel Ramos Siti Shofiah Zhang Li