bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengembangan Sistem E-Learning Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Unpari
Authors: Syaprizal Syaprizal , Candriati D , Saputra D , Siregar EW , Aisyah MN , Indriyani R
Published: March 2023

Pembelajaran mengajar di era perkembangan teknologi saat ini memungkinkan dengan ketidakhadiran guru di dalam kelas, siswa dapat mengikuti pembelajaran apapun setiap saat tanpa adanya komunikasi verbal dari guru. Dengan fasilitas internet maka dibuatlah sistem pembelajaran secara online atau sering disebut e-learning yang akan memudahkan siswa dalam memperoleh materi pembelajaran. Universitas PGRI Silampari bergerak menggunakan metode konvensional dalam sistem pembelajarannya, terutama dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris, sehingga interaksi cenderung berjalan satu arah dan mahasiswa kurang aktif. Untuk itu telah dibuat suatu desain e-learning, program studi Bahasa Inggris, khususnya bagi siswa dengan pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris sebagai inovasi sistem pembelajaran baru dan diharapkan siswa dapat lebih antusias dan berpartisipasi lagi dalam proses belajar mengajar.
Perancangan Aplikasi Mobile Learning Untuk Pembelajaran Database Menggunakan Model ADDIE
Authors: Bakhrun Akhmad , Ekawijana Ardhian , Noviansyah Beri , Maspupah Asri
Published: March 2023

Kehadiran smartphone telah menawarkan strategi baru di bidang teknologi pendidikan untuk mendukung inovasi proses belajar mengajar yang dikenal dengan sebutan mobile learning atau m-learning. Peserta didik saat ini sebagian besar memiliki smartphone bahkan beberapa peserta didik memiliki lebih dari satu smartphone. Namun, pemanfaatan smartphone untuk pembelajaran belum optimal. Hal ini karena aplikasi berbasis mobile yang menyediakan bahan ajar sesuai dengan struktur materi perkuliahan masih terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan merancang aplikasi m-learning menggunakan model ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) dengan penekanan pada tiga tahap pertama. Hasil penelitian berupa prototype aplikasi m-learning untuk pembelajaran database yang sesuai dengan karakteristik dan kebutuhan peserta didik.
Usability Aplikasi Kebencanaan di Indonesia Dengan Usability Testing dan Sistem Usability Scale
Authors: Zakiyamani Mochammad , Manik Lindung Parlingotan
Published: March 2023

Indonesia sebagai negara kepulauan berada pada posisi geografis, geologis, hidrologis, dan demografi yang rawan bencana. Secara geografis, 83% wilayah Indonesia (383 kab/kota) berpotensi risiko bencana tinggi. Apalagi hingga saat ini belum ada peneliti, sistem maupun alat yang mampu memprediksi kapan gempa akan terjadi. Walaupun demikian ada beberapa aplikasi kebencanaan yang ada di Indonesia yang dapat membantu memberikan informasi bencana. Namun aplikasi yang ada banyak terdapat keluhan pengguna khususnya masalah usability. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis keluhan pengguna dengan melakukan usability testing untuk mengetahui kelemahan serta menguji tingkat usability pada aplikasi kebencanaan di dalam mengukur variabel efektifitas, efisiensi, dan kepuasan dalam menggunakan aplikasi kebencanaan di Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah usability testing dengan teknik performance measurement dan restrsopective think aloud. Sedangkan responden yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 30 orang sebagai peserta uji dan 400 responden melakukan pengisian kuesioner. Hasil dari pengujian usability menunjukan bahwa nilai komponen efektivitas sebesar 89%, nilai komponen efisiensi sebesar 0,13 goals/second dan nilai kepuasan sebesar 63,22%.
Pengaruh Media Video Animasi terhadap Kemampuan Keaksaraan dan Berpikir Simbolik Anak TK
Authors: Anggraeni Stefanni Okta , Bachri Bachtiar Syaiful , Jannah Miftakhul
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of animated video media on literacy and symbolic thinking abilities of group A children in Aisyiyah Kindergarten, Ngunut Tulungagung District. This research was conducted using a quasi-experimental design through a quantitative approach. The experimental design used is a nonequivalent control group design. The research subjects were group A children of TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal 3 Ngunut and TK Aisyiyah Pulosari, with a total of 30 children in the experimental group and 30 children in the control group. The data analysis technique in this study used non-parametric statistics, the Mann Whitney test. The results of the study, there are differences in the average value of literacy skills. The average value of literacy ability of the experimental group at the time of the pretest was 1.58 and after being given treatment, the posttest average value of 3.30. While the average value of the ability to recognize patterns in the control group during the pretest was 1.54 and after being treated, the posttest was 2.55. In conclusion, there is an effect of animated video media on children's literacy skills and there is an influence of animated video media on the symbolic thinking ability of group A children in Aisyiyah Kindergarten, Ngunut Tulungagung District.

 

Keywords: Literacy Ability, Symbolic Thinking Ability, Animated Video Media
Penanaman Karakter Siswa pada Pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegraan
Authors: Husna Asmaul , Nuraini Nuraini , Marhamah Marhamah
Published: March 2023

his study aims to determine the form of instilling the character of discipline and responsibility in students through learning Pancasila and Citizenship Education. This research uses descriptive qualitative method using qualitative data. The subjects of this study were students of class IV consisting of 2 people, class V consisted of 2 and class VI consisted of 2 people so that the number of students studied amounted to 6 students. Data collection techniques used the approach of observation, interviews, and documentation. Data reduction was carried out and then analyzed and verified using source triangulation. The findings of this study are that the character of discipline and responsibility of students is always given and instilled by the teacher both during class hours and outside class hours, because the character of discipline and responsibility is very important given to students in their development period. There are supporting and inhibiting factors for teachers in instilling the character of student discipline and responsibility. Efforts are being made to overcome the inculcation of the character of discipline and responsibility.

 

Keywords: Character, Discipline, Responsibility
Analisis Keaktifan Belajar Siswa Selama Pembelajaran Daring pada Masa Covid-19
Authors: Hutasoit Feronika Aprina , Bangun Kartini Br , Panggabean Sarma
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the activity of online learning during the covid-19 period and to find out the efforts made in overcoming obstacles to online learning at SD Parulian 2 Medan. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with data collection techniques, namely by means of observation, documentation, and interviews. The results of the study show that there are still some students who do not focus on the online learning system, lack of online learning facilities such as the internet and so on. Then also the unpreparedness of the guardians of students and teachers in facing the online learning. In the implementation of online learning, teachers often use WhatsApp to communicate with students and their parents. In addition, WhatsApp is used by teachers to share information related to learning materials. In conclusion, the implementation of online learning at iSD iParulian i2 Medan was not carried out properly, it can be seen from the results of the study due to the constraints of the lack of active students, limited internet facilities and the use of other learning media besides WhatsApp which is still lacking. The solution to overcome this obstacle is the readiness of parents, such as accompanying children when learning online and providing online learning facilities such as cellphones and internet quota.

 

Keywords: Covid-19, Student Learning Activities, Online Learning
Implementasi Model Inquiry dengan Media Film Animasi dalam Pembelajaran Menulis Teks Ulasan
Authors: Hutagalung Yossi Anatasya , Sitorus P. Jamaluddin , Panggabean Sarma
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the results of the implementation of the Inquiry model with Animated Film Media in Learning to Write Review Texts. This research was carried out in SMA Negeri I in class XI. The sampling technique was carried out by simple cluster sampling. The sampling technique was divided into two groups, namely the experimental class group of 30 students and the control class as many as 30 students, in order to obtain a total sample of 60 students. Ink's research used a two group posttest experimental design. To obtain the data used the assignment of writing a review text. From the analysis, the students' ability to write review texts in class XI of SMA Negeri I Pegajahan without using animated film media obtained the lowest score of 50 and the highest score of 87, with an average score of 63.5. The ability of students to write review texts in class XI of SMA Negeri I Pegajahan using animated film media obtained the lowest score of 60 and the highest score of 89, with an average of 72.23. Based on the results of the calculations, it was obtained that tcount = 3.757 and ttable = 2.042 with a significant level of 0.05 indicating tcount > ttable, then the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. In conclusion, the use of the inquiry model with animated film media affects the ability of students to write review texts for class XI students of SMA Negeri I Pegajahan.

 

Keywords: Inquiry Model, Animated Film Media, Learning, Review Text
Efektivitas Pendekatan Religius Berbasis Multimedia dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Penguasaan Konsep
Authors: Safitri Erna Retna
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of a multimedia-based religious approach in increasing students' mastery of concepts in the subject of ecosystems. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental research design on first-level students (semester 1) who teach General Biology courses. The research was conducted using Randomized Control-Group Pretest-Posttest. Learning is presented by integrating religious values ​​that enable the learning process to be more meaningful. To obtain a better conclusion, a hypothesis test is carried out by analyzing the data from the research test results. The results showed that a multimedia-based religious approach was able to improve students' mastery of concepts as indicated by the normalized Gain value of 0.51 which was in the moderate category. Improvement especially in the aspects of remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing and creating. This learning model can be used so that science learning, especially biology, does not only touch cognitive aspects but also affective aspects which in turn will contribute to the formation of positive attitudes of students.

  

Keyword : religious, multimedia, concept mastery, affektif
Pola Asuh Orang Tua Beda Agama dalam Menanamkan Nilai-Nilai Religiusitas Kepada Peserta Didik
Authors: Sulastri Sri
Published: March 2023

This study aims to obtain information about the parenting style of parents of different religions in instilling religious values in students at SMA Negeri 13 Depok. This study used a qualitative approach with a qualitative descriptive research method. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 13, Depok City, West Java. Data collection was carried out using a purposive sampling technique. The results of this study indicate that the parenting style of parents of different religions that are not in line causes confusion in children. The role of parents who tend to be authoritarian will make children afraid and even more in the opposite direction. Parents are also expected to be wiser and lower their respective egos and build positive communication with children by being introduced to the two beliefs held by their parents, not providing an understanding of which religion is better. Because the values of religiosity are not only a matter of religion but how to build aqidah, worship, and morals. Parents of different religions should be prepared for the consequences of being a member of a minority religion in the family. Therefore, it takes an adult, wise, and calm attitude from parents so that children are not confused about their religious status. Because, both parents who are of different religions should have known the impact on children's development when deciding to get married. In conclusion, the role of parents is very important in shaping the personality, character, morals and education of children, parents of different religions must be prepared for all the consequences and be wiser in building communication about religiosity to children.

 

Key words: parenting, different religious families, religious values, children, SMA Negeri 13 Depok
Studi Meta Analisis: Pengaruh Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Video Sebeum dan pada Waktu Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Rafiqurrahman Muhammad Rois , Suryaningtyas Wahyuni , Soemantri Sandha
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of video-based learning media before and during the pandemic. The method used is the systematic literature review method by reviewing and analyzing 6 articles related to the influence of video-based learning media before the pandemic and 6 articles during the pandemic on mathematics learning. The results of the meta-analysis using the effect size show that the influence of pre-pandemic video-based learning media has an influence on trigonometry material, flat sided geometric material, social arithmetic material, set material, and circle material and also has an influence on the dependent variable problem solving ability, understanding of mathematical concepts, learning outcomes, and creative thinking skills. The effect of video-based learning media during a pandemic had an influence on SPLDV material, number pattern material, statistics material, transformation material, straight line equation material and circle material and also had an influence on the dependent variable of learning outcomes, understanding of mathematical concepts, problem solving abilities. In conclusion, the effect of video-based learning media during a pandemic has an average effect size that is larger than the influence of video-based learning media before the pandemic.

 

Keywords: Learning media, Learning videos.
Kompetensi Guru dan Strategi Instruksional dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Belajar Siswa
Authors: Afriansyah Fadli , Sirajuddin Sirajuddin , Zulkarnain Zulkarnain , A. Suradi A. Suradi
Published: March 2023

The purpose of this research is to find out how the competence and instructional strategies of teachers in improving the quality of student learning. The method used is library research, in the form of literature review of relevant sources from books and research journals. The research results obtained information that teacher competence, pedagogic abilities and teacher motivation to students are components that play an important role in improving the quality of student learning, which ultimately determines the ability of teacher instructional strategies. The conclusion of a teacher's professionalism can be seen in his ability to apply instructional strategies in learning. The more competent and professional a teacher is, the more maximal the instructional strategy will be in an effort to improve the quality of student learning,

Keywords: Teacher Competence, Teacher Professionalism, Instructional Strategy
Identifikasi Keterampilan Berbahasa Siswa Kelas III dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Saifudin Ahmad Fahmi , Wagiran Wagiran , Haryadi Haryadi
Published: March 2023

Language is a communication tool between humans to be able to share experiences, learn from each other and improve intellectual abilities. To be able to communicate well, it is necessary to master the 4 language skills, namely listening skills, speaking skills, reading skills and writing skills. Based on the results of observations and interviews, a problem was found, namely the low mastery of language skills by the third grade students at SDN 2 Plantaran. Factors that cause these problems come from students who lack interest and motivation in following Indonesian language learning. This can be seen from the results of observations that have been made by researchers during the implementation of learning. This study aims to describe how the implementation of Indonesian language learning for class III students, describe the factors that influence difficulties in mastering language skills, and describe strategies as a solution to overcome the problems of class III students' difficulties in mastering language skills. This research was conducted through descriptive qualitative research. Data collection techniques used are interviews, observation and documentation.

 

Keywords: Indonesian Language Learning, Language Skills
Peningkatan Kemampuan Menulis Teks Eksplanasi Menggunakan Model Pedagogi Genre, Saintifik, Dan CLIL
Authors: Maryanti Elis , Haryadi Haryadi
Published: March 2023

Improving students' ability in scientific explanation and mastery of learning materials is one of the main goals in education. This study aims to explain the increase in the ability to write explanatory texts and mastery of students' concepts through the implementation of genre, scientific, and CLIL (content and language integrated learning) pedagogical models for fifth grade elementary school students. The research design uses a quantitative experiment. There are 2 variables in this study, namely the dependent variable (explanatory text), independent variables (genre, scientific, and CLIL pedagogical models). The population in this study were fifth grade elementary school students for the 2021/2022 academic year in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta. Data analysis technique using paired t-test and ANOVA test. The results of this study were that learning to write explanatory texts using genre, scientific, and CLIL pedagogical models experienced a significant increase in students' ability to write explanatory letters. The results of the analysis through the normality test, homogeneity and t test using the SPSS version 20.0 for windows. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the students' pre-test writing ability score was 48 and the post-test score was 68.8. Based on the results of the t-test of students' writing ability, it is known that p = 0.00 ˂ 0.05. Thus it can be interpreted that the ability to write explanatory texts of students has increased after being given learning with genre, scientific, and CLIL pedagogical models. Suggestions from this study are for teachers to use genre, scientific, and CLIL pedagogical models in learning to write explanatory texts. This is intended so that learning to write explanatory texts can achieve the learning objectives.

 

Keywords: Explanation text, Pedagogi Genre Models, CLIL, Saintific, Writing Skills.
Analisis Terhadap Minat Membaca Siswa Kelas Tinggi di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Mega Helda , Haryadi Haryadi
Published: March 2023

This research has done at Sekolah Dasar Negeri 1 Pringsurat. The aims of the research are to know how is student reading interest, the efforts for improving student reading interest, to find out supported factors ad unsupported factors on students’ reading interest. The method of the research is Mix Method. The kind of the research is Survey research. The subjects and the populations of he research are high grade students (IV, V and VI) and it is consist of 60 the object of the research is students’ reading interest. The technique of the research are: indirect communication, direct communication, direct obsevation and study documentation. The instruments of collecting data are questionnaire, interview, observation and documentation. After analyzing of the thesis, the result shows that percentage students’ reading interst is 80%, furthermore, it is known that supporting factors of student’s interest of reading are student awareness display tools, methodes used, good situation and supporting environtmen. Mean while the obstacles are the teacher does not know what student’s want is, lack of facilities and the teacher does not master the methode that appropriate with student’s want, moreover to improve student’s interest of reading it needs some efforts like develop student’s happiness toward the passage so that obligation but, because reading is their hobby and give the understanding to student’s that reading is important. It can said that tudents’ reading interest at S ekolah Dasar Negeri 1 Pringsurat are good and very strong.

Keywords: Students’ Reading Interest
Analisis Nilai-Nilai Edukatif untuk Siswa Sekolah Dasar pada Cerita Rakyat Bujang Kurap
Authors: Ulfa Lailia , Haryadi Haryadi
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the educational values ​​of the folklore of the archipelago, especially the story of Bujang Kurap. This research is a qualitative research by applying descriptive method in the process. Based on the results of the descriptive analysis conducted on the Bujang Kurap folklore, there are educational values ​​that can be used as motivation for students to improve the moral values ​​and behavior of students today. The story of Bujang Kurap has educational values, such as: 1) Patience; 2) Respect between fellow human beings; 3) Keep every promise that has been made; 4) there will be reciprocity of what every human being does. Conclusion, the folklore of single ringworm has educational values that can be used as one of the suggestions that can improve children's morale.

 

Keywords: Educational Value, Folklore, Bujang Kurap
Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Sosial Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa Kelas V SD
Authors: Harianti Siti Ferda , Dewanto Ragil Aria , Rahmiati Rahmiati , Suharso Aries
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of using social media on learning achievement in fifth grade students at SDN Kaliabang Tengah VIII Bekasi. This research was conducted in the even semester of the 2021/2022 academic year. The research method used is quantitative correlation. The instrument used for data collection is a questionnaire in the form of a statement in the form of a Likert scale for the use of social media and the average value of student report cards in the even semester of the 2021/2022 academic year for learning achievement. The results of the research, namely the calculation of the Normality test using Kolmogrof Smirnov, showed a significance value greater than 0.05, namely 0.200 > 0.05, then the sample data was normally distributed. And the Linearity test using the Simple Linear Regression test obtained a significant value of 0.000 < 0.05, it is concluded that the data sample is linearly distributed or related. In testing the hypothesis used Product Moment correlation test with a significant level of 0.05 obtained r table = 0.444. Significance is usually seen in the results of Sig. (2-tailed) the value = 0.000 < 0.05 and the correlation magnitude (r) 0.444 > 0.254 is greater than rtable, meaning that the correlation or relationship between the two variables is significant at the 0.05 level and can be seen from the number of the correlation coefficient. So Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. The conclusion of this study states that there is a significant influence between the use of social media and the learning achievement of fifth graders at SDN Kaliabang Tengah VIII Bekasi.
Pengembangan Aplikasi Mobile Learning Berbasis Augmented Reality Materi Bangun Ruang
Authors: Anam Khaerul , Wiradharma Gunawan , Prasetyo Mario Aditya
Published: March 2023

Mobile learning as an alternative to today's adaptive learning services by the development of science and technology offers convenience, speed, flexibility, and attractiveness. In addition, the use of learning media is increasingly diverse and interactive, one of which is currently emerging is the use of augmented reality (AR) technology. It is necessary to develop a mobile learning application based on augmented reality for the material contained in the Mathematics Education II course at the PGSD FKIP Study Program at the Open University so that the material is easy to understand. The formulation of the research problem is how to develop the application. The purpose of this research is to develop to conduct a feasibility test of the application. The benefit of this research is knowing the steps taken in developing the application. The research method used is research and development (R&D) with a quantitative descriptive research approach with a questionnaire as a data collection technique. The stages of research and development are by the theory proposed by Borg & Gall. This research focuses on the application development section which consists of two stages. The first stage is the initial trial to create the content and appearance of the application. The second stage is the feasibility of the application according to language, material, and media experts. The results of this study are the quality and feasibility of a mobile learning application based on augmented reality building materials.

 

Keywords: mobile learning, augmented reality, application, learning media, geometry
Analisis Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Matematika pada Keterampilan Abad 21 Berdasarkan Konsep Diri
Authors: Febriandi Riduan , Herman Tatang , Turmudi Turmudi
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the critical thinking skills of SD Negeri Babakan Priangan 123 elementary school students in Bandung, which is viewed from the aspect of self-concept in solving problems on the material around square and rectangle. Indicators of critical thinking skills used in this study are interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation and self-regulation which are reviewed on self-concept with dimensions of indicators, expectations and assessments. The method used in this research is qualitative. The subjects in this study were fourth grade students at SDN Babakan Priangan 123 Bandung City, which opened 28 students. The research instrument used test questions, observation sheets and interview guidelines. The validity of data processing used triangulation techniques, namely reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. From the research results obtained through data analysis, it is known that critical thinking skills in terms of self-concept are still relatively low. The results of the study can provide information to teachers or lecturers regarding mathematical critical thinking skills in terms of self-concept aspects, so that teachers are expected to design a learning model or learning media that improves students' critical thinking skills and self-concept.

 

Keywords: Analysis, Critical Thinking, Mathematics, Self Concept
DEGRADATION PROCESSES IN THE SOILS OF UKRAINE AND THEIR NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Bеrezhniak Є. , Naumovska O. , Bеrezhniak М.
Published: March 2023

Long-term intensive plowing of different types of soils in Ukraine has led to large-scale development of degradation processes in them. Soil degradation due to water erosion has become widespread, dust storms and deflation processes are taking place in the south of the country, agrophysical degradation and humus losses are characteristic for many regions, certain ecological risks also arise from irrational drainage of wetlands and irrigation. The article analyzes soil degradation processes and undesirable consequences for the environment as a result of their development. It is noted that soil erosion is the main factor in their degradation, which is spread over an area of 13.4 million hectares. This leads to a decrease in the energy potential of the soil, siltation of reservoirs, clogging of roads, and thanks to the manifestations of deflation, air pollution with dust and an increase in the risk of people's respiratory diseases. As a result of the spread of agrophysical degradation, flooding and crusting on the surface of the soil, a decrease in their infiltration level, and a restriction of access to nutrient-rich crops are undesirable. It is noted that humus losses is widespread on an area of about 39 million hectares of land, and often the cause of its manifestations is the burning of crop residues, which leads to losses of carbon, nitrogen, humus burning, and the destruction of useful microflora. Improvement measures should include the mass introduction of leguminous and cider crops in crop rotations, the use of alternative organic fertilizers and calcium-containing meliorants. With long-term drying, the hydrological regime, vegetation and fauna change, erosion resistance weakens, and mostly such lands are used as unproductive meadows and pastures. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account all the undesirable consequences of soil degradation, to apply economically beneficial and effective measures to improve their properties, which would improve the phytosanitary and ecological-remedial state of the environment.
Impact of Globalization on the World Economic Order and International Business
Authors: BERUASHVILI Natalia , CHITADZE Nika
Published: March 2023

The paper explores the main nature and characters of globalization, comparative  analysis of the views of globalists and anti-globalists on the globalization process, index of globalization - which reflects the integration of different states in the process of globalization. Furthermore, it discusses such topics, as globalization and international business, globalization and international economy, the role of trade and finance globalization as well as that of Trans-National Corporations in the fields of world politics, world economy and international business. Keywords: globalization, international banks, international business, trade, transnational corporationsJEL: F6
Statistical Analysis and CAPM Model for Investments in Georgia’s Energy Sector
Authors: GAGNIDZE Avtandil , GVAZAVA Giorgi
Published: March 2023

Various types of recent research point out the fact that Georgia’s energy sector (the  hydro energy one, in particular) is one of the most attractive ones when it comes to investment opportunities. Hydro power remains the cheapest and the most “eco-friendly” source of power for Georgia. An essential part of Georgia’s hydro energy potential is still untapped (in fact, the current electricity generation represents just about 40% of Georgia’s estimated annual hydropower output potential). At the same time, it is worth mentioning that for the last 6 years, generation capacities are falling short of growing consumption and this fact increases the attractiveness of investing in this sector. Currently, more than 20 hydro power plants are under construction/reconstruction orlicensing stage and, in addition to this, the Ministry of Energy of Georgia has more than 60 HPP projects available for investment. For every potential investor, it is of vital importance to have a general knowledge about what to expect from the desired sector, what are the risks that could hurt the success of the investment and if the expected rate of return equals or exceeds his or her required rate of return. This article, based on various official data, offers introductory issues of investment analysis of small hydro power  plants in Georgia and based on well known methods of Modern Portfolio Theory offers the suitable model for investments evaluation and analysis in Georgia’s Energy sector.Keywords: CAPM, energy sector, investment, statisticsJEL: C13
Challenges of Meeting International Financial Reporting Standards for SMEs in Georgia
Authors: KHUNDADZE Sophio , AMIRIDZE Gvantsa
Published: March 2023

The paper focuses on the challenges faced by small and medium-sized entities (SMEs)  in Georgia through adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for SMEs. It describes a new law issued in 2015 by the Parliament of Georgia, according to which entities should use translated versions of IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, International Standards for Auditing (ISA) and the last publication of International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Code from January 1, 2017. International experiences of implementing IFRS for SMEs of several developing countries, which have already overcome the problems of implementation was obsrved. In addition, the paper presents research findings of the study conducted in order to identify problems faced by small and medium-sized entities in Georgia through adopting IFRS for SMEs. The paper offers the ways of resolving these problems by considering international practisesand the analysis of research results and findings. The article highlights the role of the government in this process.Keywords: financial reporting, financial statements, Georgia, International Financial  Reporting Standards (IFRS), small and medium-sized entities (SMEs)JEL: M40, M41, M48
Empowering Nigerian Women through Entrepreneurship Education
Authors: ABIODUN Oguntimehin Y. , BUKKI Abolaji O.
Published: March 2023

There is no controversy about the rampant vices that are daily increasing in Nigeria as a result of unemployment. On daily basis this embarrassing phenomenon is calling for concerted actions to embrace entrepreneurship education for women because when you educate a woman, you educate a nation. It is becoming increasingly clear that investments in women pay-off many folds, when women are given opportunities for training and development generally and entrepreneurship education in particular. Empowering women underscores the ability to make genuine choices; genuine choices are functions of incomes; and incomes are functions of knowledge gained through education. This paper, therefore, attempted to discuss the concept of entrepreneur and entrepreneurship education for women. The challenges facing women entrepreneurs and means of overcoming the identified challenges are the main issues of this paper.

Keywords: empowerment, entrepreneurship and education, womenJEL: I25, L26
Theoretical Foundations of Multi-Product Prices Optimization Model (Part1)
Authors: LEKISHVILI Tamta
Published: March 2023

The paper investigates and analyses the technologies and the methods for price optimization in a multi-product environment, where the firms face more difficulties to make an optimal decisions. Multi-Product Prices Optimization (MPPO) problem emerges specific problems, because of both prices and demands, being random variables, may exhibit different covariate relationships, determined by means of substitutional and complimentarity effects. The system of covariate relationships, determined by means of substitution and complimentarity processes, is represented as the system of multivariance regression equations. MPPO problem have been reduced to the maximization problem of the objective function of Total Revenue, which is a quadratic form. In multidimensional cases one faces the problem of absence of local maximum of Total Revenue function. The simple criterion of existing the optimal solution ofthe MPPO problem is suggested. In the case of absence of the strict maximum of Total Revenue function, parameters should be calculated on the base of OPPO model, that is on the base of independent paired problems. The represented theory can be used as a basis for development of a relevant software.Keywords: complementarity, multi-product pricing, price optimization, single-product pricing, substitution, total revenueJEL: M21
Is it Me? Pressures at the Workplace
Authors: Maisuradze Teona
Published: March 2023

Mistreatment in the working environment is a topic we cover in management studies, and, generally the cases discussed are sexual harassment and gender issues, which are classical textbook, leaving less room to other types of mistreatment at the workplace. After collecting some of the quotes from variousrespondents, we decided to look into the topic and study it thoroughly, hoping that there could be a pattern identified, or some suggested action drawn to help the ones mistreated protect and stand up for themselves. Interviewing our respondents, we identified several issues that were mostly repeated and classified them into the following categories: inefficiency when working, difficulty to prove misbehavior, hating the organization, changing nothing even after leaving. The article attempts to explain these categories and show that they are common and not the fault of a single worker incapability. After explaining the triggers andtypical reaction, the article provides some of the possible ways to avoid mistreatment and protect from ones who exercise it. We believe that this article increases awareness of possible workplace mistreatment and helps protect from it.Keywords: bullying, employee mistreatment, psychopath, work performanceJEL: M12
The Knowledge to Western Wine Sales Models among Georgian Wineries
Authors: BERIASHVILI Rusudan , DJAKELI Kakhaber
Published: March 2023

Do certain common sales principles guide uncommonly diversified companies doing heritage wines from their birthplace – Georgia? As many sources confirm and recognize the birth of Wine in Caucasus – Georgia, this place is becoming very popular among fans of wine who visit Georgia to see its oldest way of wine making. Heritage wine was historically produced in Georgia in special clay potter vessels. This vessel is called Qvevri. The aim of the article is to study how Georgian winemakers know modern wine sales models. In addition, we want to know the role of different models for Georgian wine sales to international markets. Wine trade usually is the process in which wine distributors and different wineries sell wine and it is a great stage of wine marketing. Suppliers, buyers, associations, exhibitions, hospitality and retail networks participating in this process make final consumers buy wine. Wine sales staff understands the competition, people’s needs, wants, motivations and drivers. The aim of this article is to analyze whether wine makers in Georgia know innovative sales approaches and what sales models are appreciated by Georgian Qvevri wineries. Research method: The study was conducted in two steps and literature analysis was made. A quantitative online survey was used to measure how wine makers know modern wine sales models. The survey, originally developed at International Black Sea University, was modified to include questions on wine sales. The resulting survey included 6 questions using simple rating questions and short answer replies. In order to measure the knowledge of Models of Wine Sales, respondents, who were wine makers and some business people, were invited to participate in the quantitative and qualitative study. Findings: the study made it obvious that Georgian wineries know less about modern ways of wine sales in target markets. This can serve as a guideline to future sales.
Gender, Age, Religious Affiliation and Qualifications Differences to Innovative Culture of Small and Medium-Scale Owners in SouthWest, Nigeria
Authors: O. BUKKI Abolaji , OGUNTIMEHIN Y. Abiodun , DOSUNMU Margaret Moronke
Published: March 2023

This research examined the gender, age, religious affiliations and highest qualification differences to the innovative culture of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprise (SME) owners in south-west Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Innovativeness Scale (IS) was used as the instrument for data collection. Statistical methods of analysis used for testing the formulated hypotheses were simple percentage, independent t-test and ANOVA at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that there were significant differences in the innovative culture of SME based on age and highest qualification while no significant differences existed in the innovative culture of SME based on gender and religious affiliations of business owners. It was recommended among others that more significant steps to upgrade SME owners competencies towards building and maintaining the innovative capacity of businesses are needed to prevent the demographically induced decline in innovation activity from compromising growth and prosperity. SME owners should always embark on training and workshop that would add value to their innovative potentials.
Banking Concentration Impact on Market Structure of Post-Soviet Country – Armenia
Authors: BOTSVADZE Ilia
Published: March 2023

The new wave of mergers and acquisitions after the global financial crisis intensified the interest of policy makers and academics in bank concentration and competition and the role of the state in competition policies and regulations (policies and laws that affect the market structure and degree of competition). It is important to not only make sure that banking sector is competitive, transparent and efficient, but also stable. The purpose of the study was to investigate and analyze the degree of concentration in Armenian banking market and its impact on competition and market structure of financial markets over the period of 2013-2017. Both the structural and the non-structural measurement approaches of concentration and competition, along with the desk research, a case study and interviews with the financial sector professionals and independent expert was employed to address research purpose. The findings of the study indicate that, in the developing country such as Armenia high concentration implies low or moderate competition levels and relationship between concentration and stability seems to be negative, meaning that high concentration results low stability of this banking market. The banks in Armenia have ability of extracting monopolistic profits from big interest rate spreads by setting less favorable prices to customers based on collusive and non-competitive behavior in highly concentrated market. Competition level and market structure of this country results in high prices of financial product and low access to finance. Armenian financial markets are bank dominated, characterized with monopolistic banking structure, with leading roles of a few universal profile banking institutions, dominating not only banking sector, but whole financial market.
The Necessity of Learning the Russian Language as a Means of Business Communication
Authors: DIASAMIDZE Gulnara , TABATADZE Khatuna
Published: March 2023

The article discusses the content of the course “Business Russian Language”, which currently provides for the development of thecommunicative language, skills and abilities not only for businesspersons but also all people interested in business communication.This is due to the need to teach the Russian language as a means of successful business communication. This involves learningflexible verbal behavior, which is the foundation of successful communication.Keywords: content of teaching, knowledge, purpose of teaching, Russian as a foreign language, Russian in businesscommunication, skills, speech material, successful communicationJEL: I21
Trade Credits and Growth: Survey of Georgian Companies
Authors: MERCAN Metin
Published: March 2023

Goal of the research is to analyze what impact has trade credit to firm’s growth. How is perceived trade credit by the companies’management? How trade credit is evaluated by the companies’ authorized entities. The research is conducted by survey in thecompanies’ in Georgia, which are using trade credit most often. The result of paper is very essential for academic and real business,because this is one of the newest researches about trade credit in Georgia. Most of merchandise companies are participated tosurvey of research.Keywords: Georgia, growth, Trade creditJEL: G20, G30, G32, G40
The Determinants of Cash Holdings in Companies: Evidence from Georgian Listed Companies
Authors: MERCAN Metin
Published: March 2023

AbstractCurrent paper’s purpose is to examine the determinants factors and their relations with cash holdings. Companies` determinantcharacteristics are very crucial to determine cash holdings. The following factors are used to indicate significance on cash holdings:firm size, cash flow, bank debt, liquid assets, cash flow volatility and investment opportunity. Financial data of companies from2005-2015 are used to analyze the relations cash holding with indicators in order to see whether there is a positive or negativerelationship between cash holdings and company`s characteristics in Georgia.Keywords: bank, cash, cash flows, cash holdingsJEL: G31, G23, G35, G41
Functioning of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine as Part of Improving the Mechanisms of Public Administration and Sustainable Development of the State
Authors: PETRIV Ivan
Published: March 2023

The material of the article reveals the purpose of research in the field of sustainable functioning of the mechanism of state powerthrough the lens of the activity of the body of constitutional justice. Main results of research are the disclosure of the content ofactivities of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine as a necessary condition for ensuring a constitutionally defined system of publicauthorities and improving the mechanisms of public administration. The article describes main functional characteristics of the bodyof constitutional justice in Ukraine and their influence on the sustainability of the work of state bodies in terms of division into branchesof power.The importance of constitutional justice for the construction of a legal and democratic state with authoritative institutionswas highlighted in the process of research, the content of the activity of the body of constitutional justice and feasibility of widespreaduse of possibilities of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine as a state body with special status were revealed.It is proposed to improvethe functions and powers of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine in view of comparative characteristics of the bodies of constitutionaljustice of individual European states. Scientific work substantiates the necessity of reviewing the legislatively defined powers of theConstitutional Court of Ukraine in terms of their extension and adaptation to modern challenges, investigates the significance of thedecisions and conclusions of this body for improving the mechanisms of public administration, determines the role of the Court in thesystem of higher bodies of state power by the status of a state body. Based on the definition of strategic goals set by the Constitutionof Ukraine at the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, directions for improving effectiveness of the application of decisions and conclusionsof the Court and interaction with higher bodies of state power are justified. Besides, directions of improvement of the mechanismsof public administration through the prism of the results of the Court’s activity and those of improvement of the legislation with thepurpose of increasing efficiency of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine in the mechanism of realization of the state power are offered.Keywords: Constitutional Court of Ukraine, constitutional control, constitutional guarantees, constitutional justice mechanisms ofpublic administration, functions of constitutional justice, system of state powerJEL: D73