Implementation of Geographic Information System Base On Google Maps API to Determine Bidikmisi Scholarship Recipient Distribution in Central Sulawesi Indonesia

The presence of information technology in web-based digital mapping, especially using the Google API, has helped various parties make decisions regarding mapping to find out the distribution of various objects. Bidikmisi scholarship recipients are a group of university students who receive fundings Indonesian government every year. They come from various regions and economic backgrounds. However, the distribution of origin of students receiving the Bidikmisi scholarships has never been investigated accurately. As a result, information related to the geographical distribution of Bidikmisi scholarship recipients, both from an economic point of view and the quality of their education, has not yet been mapped. This study, therefore, developed a geographic information system (GIS) application based on google API to map the distribution of students receiving Bidikmisi scholarship based on region and economic geography. Data were gathered through surveys and interviews with experts and stakeholders from the State Islamic University of Datokarama Palu, Indonesia, to obtain information regarding the GIS design and also the criteria for Bidikmisi scholarship recipients. The results of the study show that 305 students received the scholarship from twelve regencies in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The origins of the students were successfully mapped throughout the province. Our study helped universities, especially in the field of student affairs and the Quality Assurance Department, to monitor the distribution of Bidikmisi scholarship recipients. Our study can be used as a reference in making quick and accurate decisions in future scholarship distribution.

Framework for Digital Technology Application in Sustainable Waste Management

This paper provides a novel framework for envisioning digital technology application in sustainable waste management. The approach inclines on a mini-conceptual framework, which is rooted in the bourgeoning of diverse software innovation, which offers numerous digitalization of waste management recess. It first concedes that digital age brings to fore some enabling technology that offer a lift to transform traditional waste management to an unprecedented quick and cleaner dimension. Although not exhaustive, it highlights some popular digital apparatuses available for individuals, organisations and the government to take advantage for reforming traditional waste management techniques. These include ultrasonic trash can sensor, solar-powered trash compactor, image-based trash can sensors, toogoodtogo, digital mapping and cloud-based life-cycle waste cost calculator. Accordingly, this mini-framework for digital application to waste management provides a stepping ground to enable further expansion of the framework for enhanced policy, practice and scholarship