bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Konfidensial Kalam terhadap Jasa Pembuatan Tugas Kuliah dan Impaknya pada Karakter Mahasiswa (Kajian QS. Al Qashash Ayat 26)
Authors: Rangkuti Bachtiar Ahmad Fani
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to describe the argument of QS. Al Qashash Ayat 26 as a specificity to choose the right person in completing the work. And its impact on the character of students in completing assignments by using college assignment making services. This study uses a qualitative methodology type with an interpretation and social approach. The data collection technique used is the literature review technique by reviewing various scientific works related to the title. The analysis used in this article is content analysis to produce credible data. The results of this study found the sharia argument that allows students to seek convenience in completing college assignments. Related to its impact on the character of students, the use of college assignment making services can hinder the development of knowledge that should be obtained during the lecture process. Students who always rely on college assignment making services in completing their assignments, then students will not want to face competition in the outside world, especially in the world of work. In addition, dependence on college assignment making services can also increase the level of laziness so that students hesitate to do their own assignments and turn to assignment making services when facing difficulties.
POLA KEPEMIMPINAN PENGURUS BADAN KENAZIRAN MASJID AR-RAHMAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KESADARAN JEMAAH UNTUK BERKURBAN DAN BERINFAK
Authors: Saleh Rahmat , Akbar Ali
Published: December 2024

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pola kepemimpinan pengurus Badan Kenaziran Masjid Ar-Rahman Dusun II Tembung dalam meningkatkan kesadaran jemaah untuk berkurban dan untuk mengetahui pola kepemimpinan pengurus Badan Kenaziran Masjid Ar-Rahman Dusun II tembung dalam meningkatkan kesadaran jemaah untuk berinfak. Penelitian ini di laksanakan di Masjid Ar-Rahman Dusun II Tembung. Temuan penelitian ini sebagai berikut : (1) pola kepemimpinan yang di terapkan pengurus Badan Kenaziran Masjid Ar-Rahman Dusun II Tembung ialah dengan pola kepemimpinan demokratis, (2) pola kepemimpinan pengurus Badan Kenaziran Masjid Ar-Rahman dalam meningkatkan kesadaran jemaah untuk berkurban dan berinfak ialah dengan pola kepemimpinan demokratis dan melibatkan pengurus Masjid dalam pengambilan keputusan. Dalam meningkatkan kesadaran jemaah untuk berkurban pengurus Badan Kenaziran Masjid Ar-Rahman Dusun II Tembung membentuk beberapa program-program kerja antara lain: pembentukan panitia kurban, pembentukan program-program kerja panitia kurban, kemudian dalam meningkatkan kesadaran Jemaah untuk berinfak pengurus Badan Kenaziran Masjid Ar-Rahman: menyediakan informasi yang jelas, pendayagunaan uang infak tepat sasaran penyediaan kotak infak, melakukan pemungutan infak mingguan, penyelenggaraan PHBI dan rapat evaluasi.
PENERAPAN MANAJEMEN MASJID SEBAGAI PUSAT DAKWAH
Authors: Kurniawan Heri , Hasibuan Sahdin , Kamalia Kamalia
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana bentuk penerapan
manajemen masjid sebagai pusat dakwah di Masjid Raya Al-aman Aek
Kanopan Kecamatan Kualuh Hulu Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara, dan apa
saja hambatan dan solusi Masjid Raya Al-aman Aek Kanopan Kecamatan
Kualuh Hulu Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara dalam penerapan manajemen
masjid sebagai pusat dakwah. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian
kualitatif deskriptif dan pendekatan manajemen PDCA. Sumber data yang
digunakan sumber data primer dan sumber data skunder. Metode
pengumpulan data menggunkan tekhnik observasi, wawancara dan
dokumentsi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Masjid Raya Al-Aman
Aek Kanopan Kecamatan Kualuh Hulu Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara
dalam pengelolaannya telah menerapkan fungsi-fungsi manajemen PDCA.
Fungsi Plan dilakukan dengan mengadakan musyawarah bersama pengurus
BKM Masjid, musyawarah dilakukan awal pengurusan dan setahun sekali
dengan penentuaan forecasting, objektives, programming, schedulling,
budgetting, dan procedures. Fungsi Do dilakukan untuk proses eksekusi
rencana yang telah disepakati bersama. Fungsi Check dilakukan untuk
proses pengecekan dan evaluasi hasil kinerja pengurus, evaluasi ini dilakukan
dalam sebulan sekali. Fungsi Action dilakukan untuk proses menindaklanjuti
dari hasil kinerja dan evaluasi kinerja pengurus seperti renovasi
pembangunan Masjid.Hambatan dalam penerapan manajemen Masjid
sebagai pusat dakwah yaitu pemahaman manajerial pengurus berbeda-beda,
kesibukan pengurus pada pekerjaan lain, dan jarak rumah pengurus pada
Masjid lumayan jauh.
PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN NASABAH TENTANG PERBANKAN SYARIAH TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMANFAATAN PRODUK GADAI (RAHN)
Authors: Haliza Ananda , Hafizhah Zahra , Zaman Ahmad Munawar
Published: December 2024

Gadai emas sudah di minati banyak lembaga keuangan, namun
perkembangannya belum begitu sempurna, karena pengetahuan
masyarakat yang belum terlalu paham dan mengetahui keberadaan gadai
emas di bank syariah bukan hanya untuk menabung dan simpan pinjam
saja. Kehadiran gadai emas syariah, tentu saja memberikan alternatif
pembiayaan lain untuk masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk
mengetahui pengaruh pengetahuan nasabah tentang perbankan
syariah terhadap keputusan pemanfaatan produk gadai rahn di Bank
Syariah Indonesia KC Tangerang Bintaro dan untuk mengetahui sejauh
mana pengetahuan nasabah tentang perbankan syariah. Berdasarkan hasil
penelitian, pengaruh pengetahuan nasabah tentang perbankan syariah
terhadap keputusan pemanfaatan produk gadai (rahn) di Bank Syariah
Indonesia KC Tangerang Bintaro mengenai pengetahuan nasabah
mempunyai pengaruh yang positif terhadap keputusan pemanfaatan
produk gadai syariah
Penerapan Metode Ceramah dan Demonstrasi Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Sadar Wisata dan Partisipasi Masyarakat di Desa Sibolangit
Authors: Pardosi Jhonson , Naiborhu Torang , Panggabean Calvin Reynaldi , Pardosi Yehezkiel Lantula
Published: December 2024

Sibolangit memiliki banyak tempat wisata, namun masih banyak diantaranya yang belum dikembangkan secara optimal. Peran masyarakat dan pemerintah daerah yang masih belum optimal membuat pengembangan wisata di daerah tersebut cenderung lambat. Untuk mengoptimalkan potensi yang ada dan untuk meningkatkan kunjungan wisatawan diperlukan upaya pengembangan pariwisata. Dalam hal ini peningkatan kesadaran wisata dan partisipasi masyarakat dilakukan dengan metode caramah dan demonstrasi. Jenis penelitian adalah tindakan masyarakat dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Responden yang terlibat dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 20 orang. Intervensi dilakukan dalam beberapa sesi untuk memungkinkan interaksi yang mendalam dan pemahaman yang lebih baik. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan pre tes dan post-test. Analisis Data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode statistic deskriptif. Observasi dan dokumentasi digunakan untuk memperkuat temuan dari pre tes dan post test serta mengamati tingkat partisipasi masyarakat yang diukur dari kehadiran dan keaktifan. Empat tahap siklus berulang dilakukan dalam penelitian tindakan masyarakat ini, terdiri dari perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ceramah dan demonstrasi yang dirancang dengan pendekatan partisipatif mampu memberdayakan masyarakat, meningkatkan keterlibatan mereka, dan mendorong kontribusi aktif dalam mengelola pariwisata berkelanjutan, yang pada akhirnya mendukung pengembangan desa wisata dan perbaikan ekonomi local
Performance Analysis of fso Communication system with Different Modulation Schemes
Authors:   Sribhavisha, KR. B. and Zuberiya, T.
Published: December 2024

Free-space optical communication (FSO) is a technology which use optical signals to transmit data wirelessly, providing a viable alternative to conventional wired systems. The Free Space Optical (FSO) communication system has emerged as an attractive option due to its large license free bandwidth, high security and low cost It is one of the very promising technologies for wireless communication. However, the sensitivity to weather conditions is one of the major disadvantage of FSO systems. Weather factors, such as rain, fog, snow, and dust, can significantly attenuate the optical signals, which can lead to a reduction in signal strength and it can affect potentially data transmission reliability. Present work focusses on two key performance parameters Average Bit Error Rate (ABER) and Outage Probability (OP) which is of much importance due to the adverse impact of weather factors on FSO communication system. For the present study the OP and ABER performance are analysed over Gamma- Gamma (G-G) fading for FSO links in the presence weak and moderate atmospheric turbulence with four different modulation schemes. The CDF functions for the channel model has been derived and MATLAB codes are used to predict the OP and ABER performance for the FSO communication system.
Editorial
Authors: Torres Enk Laura
Published: December 2024

Para el Tecnológico de Artes Débora Arango, a través de su Sello Editorial Débora Arango, es un gusto saludarles y compartirles la Revista Estesis No. 17; última publicación del año 2024.
Desde la creación de la Revista Estesis en el año 2016, el equipo académico de la institución ha trabajado para que esta sea un espacio abierto a docentes, estudiantes y agentes culturales, así como a investigadores  sobre, desde y a través de las artes para que presenten los resultados de las experiencias de sus prácticas artísticas en contexto, con el fin de fortalecer procesos de comunidad académica.
Role of Trade Union’s Bargaining Power in Compensation-Labour Productivity gap during Collective Bargaining Negotiations: Evidence from Selected organization in Kericho County Kenya
Authors: Sang Hellen W. , Kirui Joseph K.
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the role of trade unions' bargaining power in the compensation-labour productivity gap during collective bargaining negotiations by establishing its role in consideration of Labour productivity as a key parameter during collective bargaining negotiations. This research used an exploratory research design because it allows for the discovery of new insights or ideas on the relationship between Labour productivity, trade union’s bargaining power and the compensation-labour productivity gap. The target population was 158 respondents who consisted of trade union officials, employer associations, top management and Ministry of Labour officials. A sample of 42 was selected using stratified purposive sampling so as to select respondents who take part in collective bargaining negotiations. Questionnaires that were tested for reliability and validity were used to collect data. Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. This research established the sources of trade unions' bargaining strength with the main ones being membership base, labour legislation and financial strength. In addition, it established that the Trade union's bargaining power does not play a significant role in the consideration of Labour productivity as one of the key parameters during collective bargaining negotiations (r= -0.115; p>0.05) and β= -0.56; p>0.05; this is because although labour productivity is one of the parameters that is found in the Kenyan Wage guidelines, it is not the only parameter that is considered during collective bargaining.  Hence this study concludes that trade unions’ bargaining power, has neither hindered nor facilitated consideration of labour productivity during compensation negotiations, nor has it contributed to the Compensation–Labour Productivity pay gap in the selected organizations in Kenya. This study recommends that there is a need for further study on other factors that could be contributing to the productivity-pay gap in Kenya
THE MAIN FEATURES OF THE FORMATION OF EPIGRAMMATIC STYLE IN RUSSIAN LITERATURE
Authors:   Petrozavodsk State University, Nedbaylik S.R. , Dmitrieva N.K.
Published: December 2024

The article regards main trends of the epigrammatic style evolution in Russian literature of different historical periods. In
this connection, a diachronic review of peculiar features and manifestations of this genre is made, with accentuating its
genetic links with small folklore literary forms, such as: ditties, nursery rhymes, joke songs, proverbs, sayings, jokes and
many others. Speaking about the importance of historic literary traditions in the formation of Russian epigrammatic style,
as such, the author pays tribute to the doubtless originality and singularity of the so called «accusatory word» genre, which
for a long time existed in parallel with various folklore forms. This is precisely what has created great possibilities for such
a wide variability of peculiar and characteristic features of epigrammatic style in Russian literature. The results of large
theoretical and practical material complex analysis carried out in the frame of given study give full grounds to assert that
the best small epigrammatic genre traditions have found their reflection and worthy continuation in all historical epochs
and have an indisputable prospect of further successful development at present and in future.
THE INFLUENCE OF GLOBALIZATION PROCESSES ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF PREWEDDING RITES OF UZBEKS IN THE CITY OF OSH (KYRGYZSTAN)
Authors:   Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University named after B. Sydykov, Akhmedova (Okhunova) G.A.
Published: December 2024

This article highlights the influence of global trends on traditional customs and rituals accepted in Uzbek society. Changing living conditions, socio-economic and cultural transformations, oblivion of national traditions have led to the loss
and transformation of many rites and customs of the life cycle of Uzbeks in the city of Osh. Such components of the prewedding stage as the custom of young people avoiding each other's older relatives, the custom of staying in someone
else's house, etc., have practically not survived in the urban environment today. Thus, if earlier our grandmothers and
great-grandmothers gradually accumulated most of the dowry for their daughters or granddaughters, even from the early
childhood of the latter, today, when fashion is changing rapidly, putting off the dowry has become irrelevant. The quantity
and quality of the dowry depends on the financial situation of the girl's family. Although today both the rich and those
with limited means try to outdo each other in this ritual, so as not to become the subject of condemnation, especially from
the groom's relatives. A few days before the wedding, the Muslim wedding ceremony - nikah - is performed. Recently,
Muslims of Osh attach great importance to the performance of nikah, along with the solemn registration of marriage at
the registry office. Recently, having a higher education has become valued among young people. The results of the study
may be useful for better understanding the dynamics of changes in cultural practices under the influence of globalization,
as well as for preserving and transforming traditions in the modern context.
Pendidikan Toleransi Antar Siswa Beragama Hindu Dan Islam di SD Negeri 3 Keramas Kecamatan Blahbatuh Kabupaten Gianyar
Authors: Purniati Kadek , Sariani Binawati Ni Wayan
Published: December 2024

Tolerance education is an important aspect in building a harmonious social life in Indonesia, especially in areas with religious diversity such as Gianyar. Tolerance education is becoming increasingly important in the midst of increasing intolerance and religious polarization in Indonesia. This phenomenon can be seen from the rise of cases of discrimination, hate speech, and violence on the basis of religion. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through participant observation, interviews, and document analysis. The data were analyzed using qualitative analysis techniques. The results of this study outline that: First, the form of tolerance between Hinduism and Islam at SD Negeri 3 Keramas is in the form of: social activities, religious activities, in school relationships, cultural arts activities, sports activities at school, and group learning activities. Second, the obstacles faced in the application of tolerance in SD Negeri 3 Keramas, Blahbatuh District, Gianyar Regency are fanaticism, limited coaching, and exclusivism. Third, the efforts made to strengthen tolerance between Hinduism and Islam at SD Negeri 3 Keramas, Blahbatuh District, Gianyar Regency are to impose sanctions on religious harassment, get guidance from all teachers, understand other religions more comprehensively, prioritize dialogue as a discourse to be tolerant to teachers and students at SD Negeri 3 Keramas. The dialogue aims so that teachers and students can build understanding and mutual understanding, not to win, the dialogue given is always about mutual respect, understanding other religions, being polite, not demonizing other religions and certainly increasing the attitude of tolerance that has existed since long ago at school.
Personal Branding Dharma Acarya Melalui Media Sosial YouTube
Authors: Artana I Kadek , Ariasa Giri I Made
Published: December 2024

This research discusses the personal branding of Dharma Acarya through YouTube Social Media. The aim of this research is to understand the form of personal branding of Dharma Acarya through YouTube social media and how Dharma Acarya implements the teachings of Hinduism through YouTube social media. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Data collection techniques involve interviews, observations, and documentation. The researcher collected data by observing videos on the personal YouTube channel of Dharma Acarya. This was done to gain an in-depth understanding of personal branding and the implementation of conveying the teachings of Hinduism through YouTube social media. The research findings reveal that various forms of personal branding and methods of implementing the teachings of Hinduism are adaptations to the evolving era, which facilitate effective communication through social media. Social media serves as a platform to build personal branding and convey the teachings of Hinduism. The teachings conveyed through YouTube social media encompass the literary teachings found in the Tri Hita Karana framework of Hinduism, yet the specific content varies among different Dharma Acaryas.
Strategi Pemasaran Klinik Pratama Mutiara Bunda Tabanan berbasis SWOT untuk Meningkatkan Kunjungan Pasien
Authors: Himawan I Made Fajar Sutrisna , Purwadhi Purwadhi , Suwardhani Achmad Dheni
Published: December 2024

This study aims to evaluate the marketing strategy of Klinik Pratama Mutiara Bunda Tabanan to increase patient visits and strengthen the clinic's position in the local market. The clinic faces challenges in capitalizing on external opportunities despite having strong internal strengths and suboptimal marketing strategies. The research employs SWOT analysis, IFE and EFE matrix mapping, and interviews with clinic management and staff. Based on the SWOT analysis, the clinic is positioned in Quadrant II, indicating potential for growth if internal strengths are fully leveraged and challenges are addressed. The study recommends strategies to increase patient visits, including combining social media promotions with direct outreach, improving service quality by hiring specialist doctors, and forming partnerships with BPJS (the Indonesian National Health Insurance Program). These measures are expected to expand the market, enhance patient satisfaction, and strengthen the clinic's position in the local healthcare sector. The study concludes that Klinik Pratama Mutiara Bunda has the potential to overcome external challenges by improving service quality and implementing more effective marketing strategies, enabling the clinic to increase its competitiveness and long-term performance.
Sinergitas Guru Kristen Dan Orang Tua Siswa Dalam Penguatan Moderasi Beragama Di SMTK SoE
Authors: Adi Saingo Yakobus , Leobisa Jonathan , Ir. Koebanu Dunosel
Published: December 2024

Religious pluralism in Indonesia is a characteristic inherent in its society, but behind it all there are still individuals and radical groups who try to divide the integrity of the nation by using religious issues incorrectly, therefore synergy between teachers and parents is needed students in instilling the values ​​of religious moderation. The aim of this research is to discuss the synergy of Christian teachers and parents in strengthening religious moderation at SMTK SoE. This research applies a qualitative method, where data is collected through interview activities using an FGD (Focus Group Discussion) approach with 10 Christian teachers and 10 parents of students. The information collected is reduced to an act of data analysis which explains the results that Christian teachers and parents can work together to strengthen religious moderation for the students/children they train so that the good values ​​for creating harmony can be embedded optimally. This awareness has also been implemented appropriately by Christian teachers and parents of students at SMTK SoE who have worked together to implement strengthening religious moderation based on indicators, namely: National commitment, non-violence, religious tolerance, and behavior that respects local traditions. Based on the explanations given by Christian teachers and students' parents, concrete forms of synergy in efforts to strengthen the values ​​of religious moderation can be identified, including: Teachers schedule meetings with students' parents on a regular quarterly basis to educate each other about the importance of developing the character of a tolerant life; Teachers have a WA group with parents so they use social media to motivate and supervise each other so that children can have ethical and moral behavior that respects others, without discriminating against their religious background; Parents play an active role by immediately reporting to teachers if any of their children begin to display religious extremism behavior; Parents and teachers participate directly in children's character education through school extracurricular activities, such as watching family films together, family gatherings, those based on religious tolerance, and so on; Furthermore, teachers and parents also work together in monitoring social media, online games and the shows consumed by students at home so that they do not fall into acts of violence seen on various existing digital media.
Ticho, které bolí: Skrytá tvář domácího násilí
Authors: Flegrová Tereza , Míková Dana
Published: December 2024

Tento článek se zaměřuje na analýzu problematiky domácího násilí, přičemž se soustředí na hlavní překážky, které brání obětem v opuštění násilného vztahu. Na základě výzkumného šetření a osobních svědectví sedmi žen, které sdílely své zkušenosti s různými formami domácího násilí, článek odhaluje klíčové mechanismy, jako jsou naučená bezmocnost, ekonomická závislost a manipulace skrze společné děti. Skutečné příběhy ukazují na komplexnost situací, v nichž se oběti ocitají, a zdůrazňují naléhavou potřebu odborné a veřejné podpory při řešení tohoto závažného společenského problému.
Technology intelligence practices in SMEs: Evidence from Estonia
Authors: Nasullaev Akhatjon , Manzini Raffaella , Kalvet Tarmo
Published: December 2024

Technology intelligence is regarded as a strategic tool to support open innovation to identify promising niches of technologies, opportunities and threats, potential partners, future customers and markets. However, it has often been neglected by SMEs due to their constraints in money, time, skills and competences. Hitherto, the literature documented very few cases of the operationalization of technology intelligence practices by small firms of catching-up economies. To remedy this gap, this paper investigates the case of three Estonian SMEs in the manufacturing, information technology and life-sciences industries. Our analysis reveals that elements of technology intelligence in large and small companies are similar. The three medium and small sized companies investigated in this study adopted these elements to their specific context orchestrating their organizational and cultural characteristics. This study details these elements and allows us to understand more precisely the process underlying the phenomenon of technology intelligence in small companies. The major finding of this paper is that a unique set of technology intelligence does not exist. It is important to tailor different elements of technology intelligence to determined needs. It is crucial in the case of SMEs in order to address the limitations mentioned above.
Intention to use mobile applications in competitive intelligence: An extended conceptual framework
Authors: Maune Alexander
Published: December 2024

This article aims at identifying the key antecedents to behavioral intention and use behavior of individuals regarding mobile applications that can support competitive intelligence of firms. Attention was given to perspective antecedents in behavioural intention and use behaviour of mobile applications in competitive intelligence. A qualitative research based on a literature review of 21 peer-reviewed journal articles covering a period of six years from 2014 was used. These articles were collected from separate databases using search engines. All UTAUT2 constructs had a direct and significant influence on mobile application use. Following significance factors were ease of use, perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment, and trust. However, perceived risk, subjective norms, and self-efficacy were insignificant. An extended model was later developed with 15 constructs. This article highlights the key determinants of user behavior regarding mobile applications that firms should act on in order to foster the acceptance of these technologies despite the privacy risks that arise. Previous research has largely ignored the influence of perceptive antecedents in the behavioural intention and use behaviour of mobile applications in competitive intelligence. This article covers this gap by drawing attention to the cognitive psychological perspective of the phenomenon.
Collaboration network analysis for competitive intelligence
Authors: van der Pol Johannes
Published: December 2024

The analysis of collaborations is an important aspect of competitive intelligence studies. Collaborations show who players turn to in order to gain access to external knowledge. Networks are often used to analyze collaborations. However, analyzing networks that become increasingly large, especially in a dynamic setting, is a difficult task. Communication on these questions is complex for the same reason. In this paper I propose a method that allows for the identification of collaboration strategies in a static and dynamic setting that also makes it easier to communicate the results. An application of the method is also provided to illustrate how the method can be used for competitive intelligence studies.
Marketplace analysis of purchase decision factors for Instagram social media users
Authors: Muhammad Faris , Hartono Sri
Published: December 2024

Currently, the role of technology, such as the internet, is very important to support human activities. One of the uses of the internet is as a medium to support online shopping. In addition, the existence of Instagram social media also affects consumers’ decisions in online shopping. This study analyzes the purchasing decision factors of Instagram social media users on the marketplace. The variables used in this study are price, promotion, trust, security, Instagram social media users and purchase decision. The research framework was developed using the theory of reasoned action. The sample in this study is consumers who have done online shopping. A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed via a Google form, of which 102 were returned. The data analysis method in this study used Smart PLS 3.0. The results showed that all variables had a positive and significant relationship with online purchasing decisions. This research provides theoretical and practical implications. This study is useful for Instagram social media users to consider the factors that purchasing decisions in online shopping have on the marketplace.
We never expected that – a corporative study of failures in national and business intelligence by Avner Barnea
Authors: Söilen Klaus Solberg
Published: December 2024

For JISIB Barnea has previously written about competitive intelligence in Israel (2016), about Israeli start-ups in cyber security (2018), and about how AI will change intelligence and decision-making (2020).
The book, We never expected that – A corporative study of failures in national and business intelligence, is not on Israeli intelligence per se. Still, the best documented of the four cases presented come from the First Intifada in 1993 when Barnea was well situated to observe what was going on behind the scenes. For 27 years, until 1997, he was the Senior Official for Intelligence in the Prime Minister’s office. Since then, he has been a competitive intelligence consultant, a teacher and student of intelligence studies and sine 2016 a research fellow at the National Security Studies Center, NSSC.
The book, which is a translation of a book in Hebrew, which again builds on the author’s PhD thesis, proposes an analysis of a series of intelligence failures. To study failures is a good way to learn. It is a good methodology, maybe the best. To present a book with both government and state failures is also a good idea from the perspective that there are bound to be fruitful parallels. So far so good.
How to improve the vision and competitive advantage of a new product by ICT and OLC?
Authors: Khasmafkan Nezam Mohammad Hossein
Published: December 2024

Human resources and capital are the basis of any successful organization but nowadays, organizations that learn and are based on innovation are more successful. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on new product competitive advantage (NPCA) and new product vision (NPV) through the partial mediating role of organizational learning capability (OLC) by structural equation modeling (SEM). Iran’s Automobile Industry was selected as the statistical population. The results show that ICT has a significant effect on OLC and OLC has a significant effect on NPCA and NPV, which indicates the indirect effect of ICT on NPCA and NPV and confirms the mediating role of OLC. ICT also has a significant direct effect on NPCA and NPV, which confirms the partial mediating role of OLC. Finally, NPCA and NPV can be improved through OLC by using and implementing ICT.
Mobile Applications Adoption and Use in Strategic Competitive Intelligence: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach
Authors: Maune Alexander , Themalil Milind Thomas
Published: December 2024

This article examined the key determinants of mobile applications’ adoptionand use in strategic competitive intelligence. A quantitative research based on a survey of150 participants drawn from strategic competitive intelligence practitioners and analysts wasused to examine and validate the extended UTAUT2 Model to identify the key determinantsof mobile applications` adoption and use in SCI. PLS-SEM algorithm was used to analysedata. Findings show that PE, SI, HT, SE, and BI had significant influence over UB while EE,HM, PV, SN, and PR had an insignificant influence. Adoption and use of mobile applicationswas considered a planned behaviour. Perhaps the most important findings for SCIPs relateto the importance-performance map analysis that showed the greater absolute importance ofself-efficacy on use behaviour. Previous empirical studies have largely ignored the influence ofcognitive psychological perceptive which this study addressed by examining key determinantsof behaviour intention and user behaviour.
Analysis of Competitive Intelligence in Retail Management in The Jordanian Market from the Consumer’s Perspective
Authors: Alafi Khaled Khalaf , Ismaeel Bader , Almarshad Mohammad Nassar , Al-habash Majdi Azzam , Al-Aqrabawi Rowaida
Published: December 2024

Using a consumer-centered approach, this study investigates the dynamics of competitive intelligence (CI) in Jordanian retail management. The goal of the study is to determine how various aspects of competitive intelligence relate to market performance in the Jordanian retail industry. A total of 334 participants make up the study's sample size; they were carefully chosen using stratified random sampling to minimise bias and guarantee a thorough representation of the various retail segments. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) method is used in the study to fully explore the connections between the intelligence and store performance factors. The findings highlight a number of significant relationships. The market performance of Jordanian retailers is positively correlated with competitors' intelligence, consumer intelligence, market intelligence, technological intelligence, and the intelligence of strategic alliances. These findings highlight the central role of understanding competitive strategies, consumer behaviour, market trends, strategic alliances, and technological advancements in market success. In contrast, the study finds an insignificant positive relationship between social intelligence and market performance in Jordanian retailing. This suggests that while social intelligence is important, its direct impact on immediate market performance in this specific environment may be limited. Generally, this study provides valuable insights into the intricate interplay between intelligence factors and market performance in Jordanian retailing from the consumer’s perspective. The implications of these findings are significant for retail practitioners, as they urge strategic focus on competitor analysis, consumer-centric approaches, technology adoption, and strategic collaborations to improve market competitiveness and performance. The study not only contributes to the academic discourse but also provides actionable insights for retail management strategies in the dynamic and competitive Jordanian market.
Keywords: Competitive Intelligence, Jordanian Retail Management, Market Performance, PLS-SEM
A SEM-Artificial Neural Network Analysis to Examine the Role of Strategic Foresight on Organizational Success
Authors: Alshaer Sawsan A.
Published: December 2024

Purpose - This study develops a research framework to examine the role of strategic foresight on organizational success at Jordanian financial services companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange.Design/ Methodology /Approach – This study targeted the most important Jordanian financial services companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange, (171) questionnaires were retrieved, and responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and SMART PLS & SEM-ANN method.Finding – The findings indicated that three out of four dimensions of strategic foresight significantly impact organizational success, which are scenario planning, future vision, and environmental scanning. In contrast, the strategic choice did not have any significant impact on organizational success, and this was confirmed by testing the ANN model.
Die Beschreibung der Bewohner der Kurischen Nehrung in der Reiseliteratur: Sprache als Zeichen ethnischer und sozialer Identität
Authors:   Vytautas Magnus Universität, Filipenkovaitė Ilona
Published: December 2024

The small Curonian Spit was home to several nations for a long time – but first of all, it was home to Latvians, Curonians and Lithuanians. As this territory became part of the German Empire, Germans’ interest in its geographically close but culturally distant province also grew. In the 19th century, the journeys of scientists and just curious people to this land intensified, and the descriptions of their journeys have not been fully explored till today. The aim of the article would be to research the communication of German travellers with the locals at that time and to determine the impact of how the German language had influenced the ethnic identity of the locals. Main conclusions: Lithuanians, Latvians and Curonians did not use their mother tongues as a distinction between themselves and foreigners. The German language for the inhabitants of the Curonian spit of that time was not primarily a part of ethnic (national) but part of social identity. Being able to speak a new foreign language does not change the social value of the people, they remain in the same social stratum.
Viltusdraugi latviešu valodas tulkojošajās vārdnīcās
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Ķiršakmene Evelīna
Published: December 2024

Borrowings arise from language interference, often exhibiting similar or identical meanings in the target and source language. However, there are exceptions: false friends – word pairs that are phonetically and/or graphically similar but differ in semantic meanings. Research indicates that they can lead to misunderstandings in communication, complicate the language-learning process, and pose challenges in translation. The terminology of false friends varies, with terms such as “false friends” and “false cognates” commonly used. In the context of Latvian, many false friends are mostly borrowings from other languages. Currently, the influence of English on the Latvian language is significant, thereby increasing the likelihood of false friends emerging. The French language has indirectly impacted Latvian through Russian and German as intermediate languages. The limited number of studies underscores the topicality of this paper.
This study aims to assess the accuracy of the translation of false friends in Latvian bilingual dictionaries and to determine whether these terms are explicitly marked to inform users of their semantic differences. The empirical part involves an analysis of both printed and electronic English-Latvian and French-Latvian dictionaries, focusing on several cases of false friends. Specific lemmas from these dictionaries were examined and compared. The findings reveal that false friends are not explicitly marked, and the translations provided are inconsistent, often presenting the false friend itself as the correct translation. The information in electronic dictionaries aligns with that found in printed versions. These results highlight the necessity of compiling a corpus of false friends, which would be beneficial for linguists, lexicographers, language learners, educators, and anyone interested in this topic.
Sabiedrības zināšanu nozīme Latvijas valodas politikas īstenošanā
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte. Latviešu valodas institūts, Druviete Ina
Published: December 2024

In the Guidelines of the State Language Policy of the Republic of Latvia (2021–2027), in addition to the legal, pedagogical and linguistic aspects of the language policy, a significant role is allocated to measures for public knowledge and awareness of languages and their coexistence. The level of knowledge of society plays an essential role in the process of formation of language attitudes, as it includes both factual information and the accumulated experience of the personality and understanding of how language is used and perceived in society. Society must understand the objectives of the language policy in order to be involved in its implementation and to ensure the compliance of the language policy with the interests of society. From the point of view of language policy, it would be particularly important to include questions of general linguistics in the curriculum at all levels of education. This would positively affect not only the individual’s language skills but also the understanding of language functions in society, the problems of language contacts and the basic principles of language policy. However, for the time being, the formal education system does not provide this, so systemic information about language policy guidelines and their scientific basis is an urgent task. A sufficient knowledge base will also ensure meaningful public involvement in the development and implementation of language policy, which is one of the basic principles of the functioning of a democratic society. The openness and responsibility of state institutions for the development and implementation of language policy is important, ensuring that the public is informed about the policy-making process and its results. State institutions must provide opportunities for the public to submit their proposals, reviews and comments on language policy issues. The mentioned questions are relevant for the entire Latvian society in a much wider context of language use, therefore opportunities have been identified to change the model of the linguistic behaviour of the society by strengthening the rational component of the language attitudes in order to ensure the priority use of the Latvian language.
An Approximate Solution for Heat Transfer in the Entrance Region of Laminar Newtonian Pipe Flow
Authors: Cuccurullo Gennaro , Concilio Carmela , Rossi Domenico , Guarnaccia Claudio
Published: December 2024

The study of the simultaneously developing pipe flow requires facing nonlinear systems of partial differential equations. In this framework, the aim of this paper is to demonstrate that the integral method can be an effective procedure to obtain analytic-approximate solutions that are easy to handle while allowing the recovery of a satisfactory accordance with the exact solution. To prove the above statement this paper will present a comparison between the approximate solution and the corresponding numerical solution in the entrance region of Newtonian pipe flow. Third-kind thermal boundary conditions are included, while velocity and temperature profiles at the inlet are assumed uniform. Numerical results demonstrate that the proposed approximate solution is quite accurate and readily implemented, both in terms of developing velocity and temperature profiles. Moreover, the expected functional dependence on the main parameters of the problem at hand is retained. As a consequence, the developing Fanning friction coefficient and Nusselt curves are satisfactory and accurate for different thermal boundary conditions at the wall.
What mathematics in the future marked by AI
Authors: Drivet Alessio
Published: December 2024

The text addresses a significant topic: the relationship between mathematics and artificial intelligence. In particular, the focus is on the most involved issues and on which tools can be used to present the most relevant topics to current students. As an aid to understanding, a program in Python exemplifies the mathematical topics addressed.
A Nonlinear Time Series Analysis on the Effect of Foot Injury on Gait Dynamics
Authors: Dupac Mihai , Marghitu Dan B.
Published: December 2024

The effects of foot injuries regarding bilateral asymmetry and gait dynamics are still poorly understood. Previous work discussed rehabilitation, postural control, and asymmetry, with the models being mainly validated for upper body translations and no or minimal assessment on rotation. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of foot injury on gait dynamics. For this, a wearable sensors system for data collection of the key variables of the of human movement was considered. The dynamics of motion – recorded in the plane of motion using a laser sensor – was assessed using a new projective method which considers the axial rotations, translation, and in-plane rotation patterns for normal human gait vs. simulated gait pathologies. A nonlinear timeseries analysis, along with a Poincare map, phase space, time delay, Lyapunov exponents, and false nearest neighbors (FNN) method have been considered in order to convey the periodicity of the data collected for a healthy individual with and without a simulated injury. The Lyapunov exponents which quantity the degree of separation of nearby trajectories are used to differentiate between the chaotic and non-chaotic behavior. The positive sign of the largest Lyapunov exponents for all data indicated “the exponential separation of nearby trajectories as time evolves”, that is, the chaotic behavior of the system.
Pengaruh Komunikasi Keluarga Utuh Terhadap Pengungkapan Diri Siswa
Authors: Risalatuz Zuhro Suci , Gutji Nelyahardi , Wahyuni Hera
Published: December 2024

Dalam penelitian ini memiliki tujuan  untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh pada variabel (X)  komunikasi keluarga utuh terhadap variabel (Y) pengungkapan diri siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 02 Kota Jambi sebagai responden. Dimana jenis dari penelitian ini yaitu kuantitatif dengan menggunakan sistem penarikan sampel berupa teknik Simple Random sampling sebanyak 145 siswa. Analisis data penelitian yang diperoleh mendapatkan hasil analisis regresi sederhana sebesar 0,928 dipersentasekan mejadi 92% termasuk sangat kuat yang artinya dari variabel (Y) pengungkapan diri memiliki pengaruh terhadap variabel (X) komunikasi keluarga utuh, hasil persamaan regresi sederhana menunjukakan  hasil Y =  -21.105+ 0,968 X, dimana komunikasi keluarga utuh berpengaruh sebesar 0,968 terhadap  pengungkapan diri.
Hubungan Antara Efikasi Diri Dengan Stres Akademik Mahasiswa Bimbingan dan Konseling
Authors: Bahriarninur Salma , Asradi  , Sarman Freddy
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh kondisi mahasiswa mengalami gejala stress akademik seperti merasa gugup, detak jantung berdetak saat hendak menemui dosen, malas serta kesulitan memahami penjelasan dosen. Efikasi diri yang dimaksud merupakan keyakinan atas kemampuan diri untuk menghadapi situasi atau kondisi dengan maksud mencapai tujuan tertentu. Stres akademik yang dimaksud merupakan kondisi ketidakseimbangan individu secara fisik maupun psikologis mengalami hambatan atau ketidakseimbangan antara tuntutan dan kemampuan dilihat dari gelaja fisik, berpikir, gelaja emosional dan gejala perilaku.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat hubungan antara efikasi diri dengan stress akademik mahasiswa angkatan 2016 Bimbingan dan Konseling Universitas Jambi. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian korelasional, dengan populasi 76 mahasiswa angkatan 2016 Bimbingan dan Konseling Universitas Jambi. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel sebanyak 40 responden, dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan angket atau kuesioner dengan menggunakan skala likert. Teknik analisis data menggunakan korelasi product moment.
Hasil penelitian diperoleh koefisien korelasi (rxy) = -0,748 dengan p = 0,000 (p < 0,050). Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang negatif dan signifikan antara efikasi diri dan stress akademik mahasiswa angkatan 2016 Bimbingan dan Konseling Universitas Jambi.
Hubungan Antara Self Disclosure Dengan Interaksi Sosial Siswa
Authors: Rifani Endang , Mawada Nadiyah Zahra Ulfah , Mubarokah Nafisatul ‘Ullumil
Published: December 2024

Interaksi sosial merupakan tindakan yang terjadi secara dua orang atau lebih yang bereaksi akan timbal balik melalui kontak langsung maupun tidak langsung. Seorang siswa usia remaja yaitu smp dan sma perlu memiliki interaksi sosial yang baik untuk menjalin hubungan antar individu maupun dengan lingkungan sosialnya. Salah satu aspek penting dalam membina hubungan dengan orang lain adalah self-disclosure. Self-disclosure adalah pengungkapan diri kepada orang lain berupa informasi diri, pendapat, sikap dan perasaan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah ada hubungan antara self-disclosure dengan interaksi sosial pada siswa SMP dan SMA. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian korelasional untuk menentukan tingkat dan hubungan dengan statistik tunggal secara bersamaan. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa-siswi SMP dan SMA sebanyak 121 orang. Hasil penelitian menggunakan Uji Korelasi Product Moment Pearson, menunjukkan (r = 0,433 ; p = 0,000) yang dapat disimpulkan terdapat hubungan signifikan yang positif antara self disclosure dengan interaksi sosial pada remaja, artinya semakin tinggi self disclosure maka semakin tinggi pula interaksi sosial pada siswa.