Purpose: This study analyzes the role of Jadid theater in nurturing spirituality and moral awareness among youth in late 19th to early 20th century Central Asia. It seeks to show how theater became a medium for education, reform, and national awakening through cultural innovation. Research methodology: The study applies a qualitative historical approach using document and literature analysis of primary and secondary sources, including plays, newspapers, and writings of Jadid intellectuals such as Behbudi, Niyozi, Avloniy, and Fitrat. Descriptive analysis is used to interpret the ideological and structural elements of their works within socio-cultural contexts. Results: The Jadid movement transformed traditional storytelling into modern theater that addressed social issues, promoted literacy, and inspired youth spirituality. Despite censorship and scarce resources, amateur and professional groups sustained the movement, gradually expanding participation, including women. Theater became a powerful cultural tool that left a lasting legacy in Central Asian society. Conclusions: Jadid theater functioned not merely as art but as a cultural instrument combining education, morality, and national identity. By integrating traditional and modern forms, it fostered youth engagement, advanced literacy, and mobilized society toward reform, underscoring the importance of cultural platforms for social and spiritual development. Limitations: This research is limited to historical and document-based analysis, without empirical data such as interviews or reception studies that could provide contemporary perspectives. Contribution: The study enriches understanding of how Jadid theater became a strategic platform for youth spiritual development and national awakening in Central Asia.

Purpose: This study aims to examine the influence of the e-catalogue system on fraud prevention in the procurement of goods and services within the Mimika Regency government and to assess how fraud prevention mediates the relationship between e-catalogue implementation and procurement effectiveness. Research/methodology: A quantitative descriptive and explanatory approach was applied using path analyses. Data were collected through structured questionnaires from 50 purposively selected procurement officers and vendors in the study area. Regression and Sobel tests were used to measure the direct and indirect effects of the variables: e-catalogue implementation, fraud prevention, and procurement effectiveness. Results: The findings indicate that the implementation of the e-catalogue system has a significant positive effect on fraud prevention but does not directly affect procurement efficiency. However, fraud prevention significantly influences procurement effectiveness and acts as a mediator between e-catalogue use and procurement performance. The model explains 75.5% of the variance in the procurement effectiveness. Conclusions: The implementation of the e-catalogue system significantly enhanced fraud prevention in public procurement, reinforcing transparency and reducing irregularities. Although it does not directly impact procurement effectiveness, its influence becomes substantial when mediated through strong fraud prevention mechanisms. Thus, digital systems alone are insufficient; effective procurement depends on the integration of technology, robust oversight, and institutional integrity. Limitations: This study is limited to a single regency and relies on self-reported perceptions, which may not capture the full scope of systemic or technical constraints in e-procurement. Contribution: This study contributes to the literature on digital governance and public procurement by highlighting the strategic role of fraud prevention as a mediating factor. This underscores the need for integrated systems that combine digital tools with robust internal control mechanisms to ensure transparent and effective procurement.

Purpose: This study aimed to develop a comprehensive conceptual framework representing all aspects of the Readymix Concrete Supply Chain, including Environment, Product, Method, Supply Chain, Time, and Finance. It seeks to identify the main probable causes of operational issues using the Kepner-Tregoe analysis to support effective decision-making. Methodology: The Kepner-Tregoe analysis was applied to evaluate the situation and identify the root causes. SWOT analysis was then used to analyze the internal and external factors affecting company performance and generate strategic alternatives. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) conducted pairwise comparisons based on five solution criteria: Cost, Flexibility & Adaptability, Schedule, Product Quality, and Supply Chain Reliability. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to prioritize three alternative solutions for PT. Results: Findings indicate that constructing a new batching plant ranks as the top alternative, with a priority score of 50.3%, aligning strongly with the five key criteria and demonstrating high feasibility for implementation. Conclusion: The decision to establish a new batching plant can improve supply chain performance, provided that risk mitigation, budget planning, and site mapping are completed before the execution. Limitations: The study is limited by its reliance on expert judgment and single-company analysis, which may restrict generalizability. Contribution: This research offers a practical decision-making framework that integrates the Kepner-Tregoe, SWOT, and AHP methods to optimize operational efficiency and strategic planning in the concrete supply chain sector.