bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Principles of Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises and its compliance in India
Authors: Polezhaeva Natalia  A.
Published: May 2022

The article deals with the key points of the Guidelines on Corporate Governance for Central Public Sector Enterprises of India concerning the composition of a board of directors, audit, nominating and remuneration committees, subsidiaries. The author analyzes the level of compliance with these principles of 338 public sector enterprises, of which 255 were assessed by the Department of Public Enterprises and received grades from «poor» to «excellent». The article also discusses external and internal factors that may affect the level of compliance with the guidelines on corporate governance.
Thus, the external factors include a big size of a company, experience, absence of major debt. The internal factors include reduction in a proportion of the State ownership, memorandums of understanding and the «ratna»-statuses. The last two factors were paid particular attention.
The author concludes that the main obstacles to achieving desirable quality of corporate governance in the Indian central public sector enterprises are: (a) absence of ownership policy in public sector companies, defining the role and duties of the State as a shareholder, (b) accountability of public sector companies to many public authorities at the same time that almost negate corporate governance in its general understood sense, (c) the lack of operational and financial autonomy of a board of directors, (d) non-compliance with the number of independent directors and non-compliance with the requirements of the legislation and principle of corporate governance.
Africa's food security: Malnutrition and obesity
Authors: Revenko Lilia S.
Published: May 2022

Food security in Africa is characterized by pronounced regional aspects, with the largest number of hungry people living in sub-Saharan Africa. The continent accounts for a third of all hungry people in the world, and this indicator demonstrates an upward trend in recent years. At the same time, a significant part of the population suffers from obesity. This alarming twofold nature of the food problem on the continent is rooted in poverty and a high degree of social stratification, insufficient economic growth, low productivity of agriculture and food industry, lack of investments in these sectors of economy, military and other conflicts, climate shocks, etc.
The article explores the current trends of this problem at the international, continental and national levels. Attention is paid to the inclusiveness vector of food systems, taking into account the need to introduce advanced innovations, including digital ones, into agriculture and the food industry. Special attention is focused on the tracks of food systems transformation according to the official representatives of African countries at the UN Summit held in September 2021. The need to attract investments in sectors of the economy, not only involved in food production, but also capable of providing employment to eradicate the extreme poverty and, as a consequence, malnutrition is emphasized. The desire of a number of African states to reflect in their national programs intention to increase the production of agricultural raw materials and food, and to develop intra-African and global cooperation to enhance the resilience to climate change is positively assessed. Such intentions are in line with global concepts of transforming food systems to eradicate hunger.
About Africa and about yourself in it (Russian wives of Africans in the literary space)
Authors: Krylova Natalia L.
Published: May 2022

The article is devoted to the history of the creation and analysis of literary works created by Russian compatriots living in Africa today. Educated women who left the USSR/Russia is not alien to literary interests. Their works are autobiographical. But these are not only autobiographies of the individual, These women write a biography of" Russian " Africa against the background of large-scale socio-political and socio-cultural processes and events of the twentieth century, creating a unique stylistic atmosphere of the described era and continent. Women's existence and life description in the conditions is an independent and at the same time dependent segment in the general culture of the Russian diaspora.
The most important part of the migration process is social and household adaptation. And how successful this process is depends on a number of factors, one of which was the need to master new cultural skills and attitudes, combining them with everyday practices exported from the Homeland. Their prose works also reflect a nostalgic sense of waiting for the Motherland. At the same time, their works are an artistic heritage on topical issues of the life and culture of compatriots in Africa, the moral and spiritual foundations of their time, which they generously share with new generations of Russians The artistic prose and journalism of Russian women permanently residing in Africa are interesting and significant as a full-fledged source for historical, cultural, sociological, and anthropological research.
African Studies in Russia: History and the Present (to the 50th Anniversary of the Center for African Studies of the Institute of World History, Russian Academy of Sciences)
Authors: Popova Kseniya I.
Published: May 2022

In December 2021, the All-Russian Scientific Conference “Problems of the History of Africa and Russian-African Relations (to50th anniversary of the Centre for African Studies" was held. The event was organized by the Institute of World History of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
The four sessions were attended by experts on the history of Africa from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Yaroslavl, Kazan, as well as representatives of the Union of African Diasporas. At the Conference, the participants presented papers on African Historical Studies in the Centre and beyond. Also, they considered the topical issues of modern African studies. The reports of the Center's staff emphasized the continuity and evolution of range of issues in research throughout its history. The conference participants noted the contribution of the Center's staff to domestic and world African Studies and to the development of scientific ties between Russia and Africa.
The methodology of postcolonial discourse, as well as the definition of this term in modern African studies, were widely touched upon in the discussions of the reports. Reports based on archival documents actualized the problem of historical memory. The problems of African self-determination and identity were investigated basing on the works of art. There were also presented studies on the current political problems of such regions as South Africa and the Horn of Africa. The considered reports covered a wide geographical and chronological framework. In conclusion, it was summarized that further joint scientific work of the staff of the Center for African Studies and their colleagues from different cities of Russia will be aimed at further developing of ties with African scientists. Following the results of the conference, a series of publications in scientific journals based on the presented reports is expected.
L.A. Nudnenko. Personality and the state: constitutional and legal bases of interaction in the sphere of democracy
Authors: Lipchanskaya Maria A.
Published: May 2022

The material is a review of the monograph “Personality and the state: constitutional and legal foundations of interaction in the sphere of democracy” by Doctor of Law, Professor L.A. Nudnenko. The fundamental work summarizes the results of the author’s ten-year scientific research on the problems of democracy, offers a new vision of modern political challenges in the process of interaction between the individual and the state.
Political and legal regulators of the Entente intervention in the Russian North
Authors: Ermakov Dmitrii N.
Published: May 2022

The authors consider of political and legal regulators of the intervention of Entente states in Russia. The focus of the work is on the role of Britain in this process. The authors believe that one of the reasons of the failure of the Entente countries’ intervention in Russia was the late formation of a legal mechanism for interaction between Western democracies and white regimes. The military actions of the Entente powers were not supported by sufficient legal grounds, so the military support of the Whites in Russia from the Entente was limited.
Novedades corológicas y comentarios para la flora
vascular de El Hierro y La Palma (islas Canarias)
Authors: Padrón Mederos Miguel Antonio , León Arencibia María Catalina , Reyes Betancort Jorge Alfredo
Published: May 2022

Amaranthus blitum L. subsp. emarginatus (Moq. ex Uline &
W. L. Bray) Carretero, Muñoz Garm. & Pedrol, Amaranthus cruentus L.,
Amaranthus deflexus L., Galinsoga parviflora Cav., Gamochaeta subfalcata (Cabrera) Cabrera, Herniaria cinerea DC., Ipomoea cairica (L.) Sweet,
Ipomoea indica (Burm.) Merr., Chamaesyce prostrata (Ait.) Small, Pelargo nium x hortorum L.H. Bailey, Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) R. Br., Nicotiana
paniculata L. y Petunia x hybrida Hort ex Vilm son nuevas adiciones para
la flora vascular de El Hierro. Pennisetum thunbergii Kunth es nueva cita
para La Palma. Se confirma la presencia de Ageratina adenophora (Spreng.)
R.M. King & H. Rob., Launaea arborescens (Batt.) R. Burb., Launaea nudicaulis (L.) Hook f., Plantago loeflingii L., Rumex vesicarius L., Asphodelus
fistulosus L. y Cyperus rotundus L. en El Hierro. La cita de Poa flaccidula
Boiss. & Reut. para la isla de La Palma es corregida. Observaciones en
cuanto a su hábitat, distribución y fitosociología siguen a cada taxon, así
como algunos problemas taxonómicos o nomenclaturales que, en su caso,
son recogidos en el apartado de comentario.
Oxystomina elongata (Bütschli, 1874) a new record of
free-living marine nematode from the Canary Islands
Authors: Riera Rodrigo , Núñez Jorge , Brito María del Carmen
Published: May 2022

The species Oxystomina elongata (Bütschli, 1874) is recorded
for the first time from the Canary Islands. Description and meristic data are
reported. Moreover, geographical differences among different specimens
are discussed.
Observaciones sobre el neuston de El Hierro
(islas Canarias), campaña TFMCBM/2009
Authors: Hernández Fátima , de Vera Alejandro
Published: May 2022

Se presentan los primeros resultados sobre fauna neustónica recolectada en la isla de El Hierro en el curso de la campaña TFMCBM/09 (La
Restinga), organizada por el Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Tenerife. Diferencias cuantitativas y cualitativas en relación a grupos taxonómicos presentes
en aguas superficiales del oeste de Canarias, se ponen de manifiesto comparando pescas diurnas con nocturnas. Se aportan datos de los restos de corteza
de pino carbonizada encontrada en las muestras y se analiza su posible interacción con la comunidad neustónica.
PEMBINAAN PEMBUATAN PUPUK ORGANIK PADA KELOMPOK WANITA TANI SEBAGAI PENINGKATAN PROGRAM PEKARANGAN PANGAN LESTARI (P2L) DI DESA RAWAGEMPOL WETAN
Authors: Atthahara Haura , Nayiroh Luluatu , Saputro Nurcahyo Widyodaru
Published: May 2022

Pandemi Covid 19 yang belum terselesaikan membawa ketidakpastian di semua lini masyarakat. Memburuknya kondisi ekonomi juga dikhawatirkan akan terjadinya krisis pangan di  masyarakat. Guna menyelesaikan permasalah ini perlu adanya peningkatan serta pengamanan ketersedian akan pangan. Salah satu cara agar hal tersebut dapat terwujud adalah dengan Program Pekarangan Pangan Lestasi (P2L). Pengembangan P2L di Kabupaten Karawang memberdayakan Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT). Namun pada pelaksanaannya, KWT sangat bergantung dengan pupuk anorganik serta limbah hasil pertanian yang di hasilkan kurang termanfaatkan. Dengan adanya program pembianaan pembuatan pupuk organik ini, diharapkan KWT dapat mandiri mengasilkan pupuknya sendiri sehingga dapat mengurangi penggunaan pupuk anorganik dan lebih ramah lingkungan
IgM Multiple Myeloma: A Rare Clinical Entity and Diagnostic Dilemma
Authors: Joseph, DO Keerthy , Greidinger Alison , Koch Marjan , Behling Eric , Budak-Alpdogan Tulin
Published: May 2022

IgM multiple myeloma is a rare disease that shares many common features with Waldenström macroglobulinemia and lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. It has been described in the literature as having unique diagnostic findings that separate it from the more common IgG and IgA myelomas. It is important for physicians to be able to differentiate between IgM multiple myeloma, Waldenström macroglobulinemia and lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma as their treatments vastly differ. This case report describes the clinical presentation of a patient with IgM lambda multiple myeloma and highlights the pathologic and clinical findings that are specific to this rare entity. We aim to provide further evidence for the previously reported diagnostic criteria for IgM multiple myeloma.
A Sailor’s Disease Presenting in Urban America with Red Spots on the Legs
Authors: Buchan John , Gray Bruce
Published: May 2022

Sailors were often affected by nutritional deficiencies due to the absence of fresh foods on long voyages. One example is the development of scurvy from a lack of vitamin C ingestion. In modern society in which fresh food are available this disease is infrequently recognized. The following case describes a 62-year-old male who presented with “red spots” on his legs and a large area of ecchymosis on his thigh. After initial testing failed to elicit a cause, a dietary history revealed that the patient had a peculiar diet of only ice cream with a total avoidance of fruits and vegetables. This case highlights the importance of a good history and physical examination as the basis for medical diagnosis.
SIMULATION OF CROPS YIELD GROWN ON LEACHED SMOLNITSA AND ALLUVIAL-MEADOW SOIL
Authors: Sadovski Alexander , Atanassova Irena , Petkova Zdravka
Published: May 2022

The study presents results of field experiments with maize conducted during the year 2020 on two fields with different soils in Bulgaria, namely Leached smolnitsa and Alluvial-meadow soil. This article aims to perform a simulation experiment of crop yields to evaluate the limits of maize grain yield grown on soils with different properties and with different levels of nutrients. The multifactorial experiments include the application of mineral fertilizers - ammonium nitrate, superphosphate, potassium sulfate and diatomic earth, containing respectively – nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and diatomic earth, which represents 89-95% silica in amorphous form) in a design that allows assessment of the actions and interactions of the four factors, varying on three levels. The simulation is preceded by an analysis of variance and regression analysis of the experimental data. Simulation is performed at medium levels of all nutrients and on concurrent levels of nutrients including the high level of two fertilizers excluding two others. The summary results show that the experimental and simulated maize yields on Leached smolnitsa in Bozhurishte are significantly lower than those on Alluvial-meadow soil in Tsalapitsa.
DISTRIBUTION OF TRITIUM IN SURFACE WATER AND PRECIPITATION IN RILA MOUNTAIN, BULGARIA
Authors: Geleva Elena , Tonev Dimitar , Protohristov Hristo , Dimitrov Svetoslav , Bashev Vladimir , Genchev Stefan , Demerdjiev Anguel
Published: May 2022

A study of the tritium content of surface water from three Rila lakes – Moussala lake, Aleko lake and Ice lake, and precipitation at Moussala mount has been performed by means of high precision nuclear and radiochemical methods. The measurements are part of a long-term environmental monitoring program developed and maintained by the Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgaria Academy of Science. The results for lake water and precipitation samples collected at Moussala part of Rila over the period 2012–2017 were found to range from ˂ 1.20 to 2.77 Bq.L-1 and from 2.14 to 4.12 Bq.L-1 respectively. The content of 3H in all samples is below the recommended level of 100 Bq.L-1.
The obtained new results are used to assess the radiation status of the investigated water sources and can be used for evaluation of possible future changes and trends.
Industry 4.0 in Cosmetic Companies
Authors:   Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, Polkowski Zdzislaw , Wierzbicka Agnieszka
Published: May 2022

The cosmetics industry is one of the Polish economy’s largest and most promising branches. As per the data retrieved since 2021, there are about 400 cosmetics manufacturers in Poland and the largest number of start-ups in the cosmetics sector in Europe. The Industry 4.0 concept in this area assumes that cosmetic companies are implementing intelligent solutions and an effective supply chain of ecological raw materials. In the future, they will be referred to as the Smart Factories. The article aims to present visible trends in cosmetics companies in Industry 4.0. The paper describes the genesis and concept of Industry 4.0. Then, the most critical technologies that shape the development of the fourth industrial revolution in the cosmetics industry are presented and characterized. Also, the research conclusions and further studies on Industry 5.0 and 6.0 have been presented. Along with this, the research problem regarding the ignorance, part of cosmetic companies regarding modern technological solutions, and the lack of qualified staff who could implement the new ICT solution have been focused on in this paper.
END-TO-END RELATION EXTRACTION ON CLINICAL TEXT DATA USING NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING
Authors:   Visvesvaraya Technological University, S Pagad Naveen , N Pradeep ,   Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology
Published: May 2022

In light of the increasing number of clinical narratives, a modern framework for assessing patient histories and carrying out clinical research has been developed. As a consequence of using existing approaches, the process for recognizing clinical entities and extracting relations from clinical narratives was subsequently error propagated. Thus, we propose an end-to-end clinical relation extraction model in this paper. Clinical XLNet has been used as the base model to address the discrepancy issue, and the proposed work has been tested with the N2C2 corpus.
De telegrafía sin hilos a radiodifusión: Apropiación tecnológica de la radio en Chile, 1901-1931
Authors:   Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile, Quezada Cristóbal , Pérez Comisso Martín ,   Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
Published: May 2022

¿Cómo fue la historia tecnológica que da origen a la radio en Chile? A partir de la aproximación por medio de un nuevo modelo de apropiación tecnológica, este trabajo explora la transformación de la telegrafía sin hilos hacía de la radiofonía en Chile, desde 1901 hasta 1931. Inicialmente se describe un modelo racional de apropiación tecnológica, que explica conceptualmente la aproximación utilizada. Con esta perspectiva se narra el proceso sociotécnico anterior a la primera transmisión radial de 1922, en el cual ocurre la apropiación de la telegrafía sin hilos y su evolución a la radiofonía. Finalmente, a través de una metodología propuesta para examinar la apropiación tecnológica en grupos sociales del pasado, se discute la apropiación tecnológica de la radiofonía y se explicitan las ventajas de analizar la apropiación de una tecnología en un grupo social del pasado, junto con el uso del modelo racional de apropiación tecnológica en estudios históricos de la tecnología.
La represión a las universidades y al movimiento estudiantil argentino entre los golpes de Estado de 1966 y 1976
Authors:   Universidad de Buenos Aires, UBACONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Califa Juan Sebastián , Millán Mariano ,   Universidad de Buenos Aires, UBACONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Published: May 2022

En este artículo analizamos la represión contra el movimiento estudiantil y sus aliados universitarios en Argentina, entre los golpes de Estado de 1966 y 1976. Conceptualizamos y periodizamos las modalidades represivas que observamos en fuentes primarias (documentos oficiales, prensa y testimonios) y secundarias, algunas surgidas de investigaciones propias, y otras de la literatura del campo. La conclusión de nuestro estudio de síntesis es que si bien siempre existieron prácticas represivas contra el movimiento estudiantil, estas experimentaron ciertas transformaciones durante la última etapa de la dictadura militar (1971-1973) (fundamentalmente mayor selectividad y clandestinidad) que se potenciaron durante el trienio peronista (1973-1976).
La identidad materializada de las casas de inmigrantes polacos en el escenario metropolitano de Curitiba, Brasil
Authors:   University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Queensland, Australia, Ripoll Alves Alan , Cioce Sampaio Carlos Alberto ,   Universidade Positivo (UP), Curitiba, PR, Brazil, de Araújo Lima Cristina ,   Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR),Curitiba, PR, Brazil
Published: May 2022

La investigación revisó el proceso que se desarrolló con la inmigración polaca en Paraná, Brasil, el que llevó a la permanencia de las casas de Araucaria como uno de los remanentes de la interrelación entre medioambiente y arquitectura. Considerando tanto aspectos materiales como inmateriales de las construcciones en madera y la forma en que modificaron el paisaje, los resultados llevaron al hecho de que tres de las doce colonias analizadas, en las que se observaron propiedades rurales con una dinámica de representación morfo-funcional, se pueden caracterizar por la generación de interrelaciones entre las casas de Araucaria y otras construcciones de madera. Todo eso, en un espacio destinado a la agricultura de carácter familiar.
Redes intelectuales, itinerarios e identidades regionales en la Argentina (siglo XX).
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de La Pampa, La Pampa, Argentina, Oviedo Micaela
Published: May 2022

Es reseña de: Redes intelectuales, itinerarios e identidades regionales en la Argentina (siglo XX) Claudia Salomón Tarquini (ed. lit.), María de los Ángeles Lanzillotta (ed. lit.) Rosario : Protohistoria Ediciones, 2016
Un nuevo marxismo para América Latina. José Aricó: traductor, editor, intelectual.
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento (UNGS), Buenos Aires, Argentina, Reano Ariana
Published: May 2022

Es reseña de: Un nuevo marxismo para América Latina. José Aricó: traductor, editor, intelectual Martín Cortés Buenos Aires : Siglo XXI Editores-Centro Cultural de la Cooperación, 2015
La formación histórica de condueñazgos y copropiedades en las regiones de las Huastecas (México) y las tierras altas de Jujuy (Argentina)
Authors:   CONICET/Universidad Nacional de Jujuy, Jujuy, Argentina, Fandos Cecilia A.
Published: May 2022

En este artículo nos proponemos analizar comparativamente el origen de los condueñazgos y/o copropiedades del período republicano existentes en la región de la Huasteca mexicana y de las “tierras altas” del extremo noroeste andino de la Argentina, examinando la producción historiográfica y revisando fuentes esencialmente secundarias sobre la temática. Siguiendo la secuencia legislativa y las coyunturas históricas que intervinieron en la formación de estos derechos de propiedad corporativos y de formas asociativas y productivas comunitarias se procura repensar el proyecto liberal en América Latina, particularmente el plan agrario de desamortización y de desarticulación de la propiedad comunal indígena. Con esa principal intención se retoma también la agencia indígena en el marco de la constitución de los Estados nacionales decimonónicos, adscribiendo a la idea de que la configuración de estas formas asociadas de propiedad -de la que estos sectores fueron activos partícipes- fue una respuesta más en defensa de su territorialidad. El enfoque comparativo procura un salto en la escala de análisis para tejer evidencias y aproximaciones de una historia, sin duda, compartida.
El Apóstol Santo Tomás en América según los relatos de los antiguos jesuitas del Brasil y Paraguay
Authors:   CONICET-Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios sobre Cultura y Sociedad, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (CIECS/ UNC), Page Carlos A
Published: May 2022

La historia de la predicación de Santo Tomás Apóstol en América fue debatida desde que se comenzó a hablar intensamente de ella a mediados del siglo XVI. Si bien hay pruebas fehacientes que la historia comenzó con la llegada de Colón a las supuestas “Indias”, donde predicó el apóstol, se atribuyó a los jesuitas la invención de la misma. Sin duda que los religiosos, llegados en 1549, la tomaron como propia para justificar y validar su proyecto evangelizador. Para ello utilizaron la difusión del relato hasta el extremo, aunque a fines del siglo XVIII continuaban escribiendo del tema, ya se había descartado de la hagiografía cristiana. Por tal motivo centraremos nuestro análisis en los escritos de los jesuitas, desde los documentos internos, las publicaciones de sus cronistas, hasta las obras de los expulsos, para demostrar la importancia que ellos le dieron a un mito que les facilitó su tarea pastoral ligada al mestizaje religioso-cultural.
Violencia interétnica en la frontera norte novohispana y mexicana. Siglos XVII-XIX.
Authors:   Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, Sinaloa, México, López Castillo Gilberto
Published: May 2022

Es reseña de: Violencia interétnica en la frontera norte novohispana y mexicana. Siglos XVII-XIX José Marcos Medina Bustos (coord.), Esther Padilla Calderón (coord.) Hermosillo, Sonora México : El Colegio de Sonora-Zamora, 2015
Convergencia regional en Colombia en el Siglo XXI
Authors: Acosta Karina , Bonet-Morón Jaime
Published: May 2022

Los estudios que pretenden responder si las zonas más prósperas de Colombia crecen a menor ritmo que aquellas con mayor rezago relativo han arrojado resultados dispares. Este documento actualiza las estimaciones de la convergencia beta incondicional del PIB per cápita para los primeros años del siglo XXI, donde se han observado importantes cambios estructurales. Adicionalmente, el estudio descompone la convergencia beta por cambios sectoriales y mide su estabilidad ante variaciones del año inicial de comparación. Este análisis se complementó con el estudio de la convergencia de otros indicadores sociales y económicos. Los resultados sugieren una beta creciente, aunque no significativa, indicando una transición de una leve convergencia a un periodo de divergencia. Además, los principales contribuyentes a la convergencia durante mayor parte del período son los sectores de minas y canteras, y el sector público. En contraste, existe evidencia de convergencia de los ingresos fiscales per cápita y una reducción más rápida de la pobreza multidimensional en las zonas con menor pobreza inicial en el último período intercensal.
World Vegetable Soil Competition in 1960-2019
Authors: Syahril Syahril , Saputra Arie , Irmayani Irmayani , Fahlevi Mirdha , Ertika Yenni , Mahdani Said
Published: May 2022

This study aims to examine the balance and competition of world vegetable oils as a policy formulation to improve palm oil competitiveness in the balance that is partial to the welfare of palm oil farmers in Indonesia.The study used the Vector Error Correction Model  (VECM) to analyze short- and long-term balance relationships with the Johansion Cointegration Test. It then analyzed the relationship of bivariate causality with the Pairwise Granger Causality Tests approach. It further analyzes shocks on the values of independent variables that are responded by dependent variables using Impulse Response and Variance Decomposition. The study used monthly data from1960-2019 sourced from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). The results of the study proved that the balance in the short-term variable palm oil prices in one and two previous periods was negative to the price of palm oil now. Furthermore, the same findings on soybean oil prices in the previous one and two years negatively affect the price of soybean oil today. Furthermore, the price of coconut oil in the previous two periods also negatively affects the price of coconut oil now. However, the price of coconut oil variable in the previous period had a positive and significant effect on the price of palm oil. While in the long run, the variable price of soybean oil negatively affects the price of palm oil, then the price of coconut oil has a positive effect on palm oil. The results of bivariate causality tests prove that the variable relationship of palm oil prices has a two-way causality with soybean oil prices, then the price of coconut oil (PCO) has a one-way relationship with the price of palm oil (PPO). This means that changes in price of palm oil (PPO) do not affect changes in price of palm oil (PPO), while changes in price of palm oil (PPO) affect changes in price of coconut oil (PCO). Furthermore, the two-way causality relationship between price of coconut oil (PCO) and price of soybean oil (PSO), meaning that changes in  price of coconut oil (PCO) will affect price of soybean oil (PSO) and vice versa. Based on the results of impulse response function  and  variance decomposition  explained that the shock of palm oil prices responded to changes in soybean oil prices and coconut oil prices.
Testing Environmental Kuznets Curve Hold in South Africa: An Econometric Approach
Authors: Hlongwane Nyiko Worship , Daw Olebogeng David
Published: May 2022

The study investigates if the environmental Kuznets curve hold in South Africa. It employed available annual time series data spanning for the years from 1961 to 2020 collected from World Bank data. The study employs a Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to investigate the short run and long run relationship. The results revealed that the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis hold in South Africa. The policy recommendations are that the policymaker must implement environmentally friendly economic growth to reduce environmental degradation in South Africa.
Oil Spillages and Captured Fish Production in the Niger Delta of Nigeria
Authors: Olaifa Eseoghene S. , Osabuohien Evans S. , Issahaku Haruna , Matthew Oluwatoyin
Published: May 2022

The Niger Delta is the oil-producing region in Nigeria; it is the largest wetland in Nigeria and among the 10 most important wetland and marine ecosystems globally. The incidence of oil spillages raised serious concerns about seafood safety. Hence, this study empirically examined oil spillages and captured fish production in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. This study made used secondary data from 1986 to 2018, which was sourced from the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Federal Department of Fisheries (FDF) and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). The study engaged Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Bounds estimation technique Findings revealed the existence of a 5% significant level of impact oil spillages on fish production negatively in Nigeria. The ARDL error correction model (ECM) for the first simulation showed a relatively low value of -0.28. This implies a relatively low speed of adjustment, which captures the rate of return to equilibrium. Therefore, this study concludes that oil spillage decreases the quantity of captured fish production in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. It is essential that fishing activity remain viable because it is the main employer in the region. This can only be accomplished by sustainable exploitation, utilisation and management of oil resources in the Niger Delta region.
Determinants of Intention to Purchase Photovoltaic Panel System: An Integration of Technology Acceptance Model and Theory of Planned Behaviour
Authors: Fatoki Olawale
Published: May 2022

The emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases through electricity consumption by firms is one the significant drivers of climate change. Renewable energy can help to minimise the ecological footprint associated with the production and consumption of fossil fuels. Drawing on the Technology Acceptance model (TAM) and an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), the study examined the determinants of intention to purchase rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panel system in residences in South Africa.. The quantitative research design was adopted for the study and the cross-sectional survey method was used for data collection. The hypotheses of the study were tested using the Partial Least Square Structural Equation modelling (PLS SEM). The results of the empirical study indicated that environmental concern, green perceived usefulness, perceive ease of use are associated with attitude and intention to purchase rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panel system. In addition, attitude, perceived behavioural control and awareness are positively related to intention to purchase rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panel system. Theoretically, the study confirms the applicability of an integrated model that consists of the TAM and TPB in explaining the intention to install rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panel system. Recommendations to improve the adoption of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panel system in residences are suggested.
Local Content Requirements Policy in Indonesia’s Power Plant Development
Authors: Sitompul Rislima Febriani , Silalahi Mesnan , Sumule Ophirtus , Ragina Friga Siera
Published: May 2022

One of the elements that can increase national resilience is the strength of the domestic industrial sector. A proven and reliable electricity supply is very important in supporting the operations of the industrial sector. Accordingly, a reliable electricity supply is an important and strategic element in the realization of national security. To reduce dependency on imported materials, the Government of Indonesia (GOI) has imposed Local Content Requirements (LCR) mechanism in the electricity sector, especially for the major components of power plants, namely steam turbines, and generators. The ambitious electricity infrastructure development program which dominantly relies on the Coal-Fired Power Plant (CFPP) requires reliable electrical components that support upstream industries which face problems if LCR should be applied.  The objective of this study is to analyze the opportunity costs of replacing the required import of steam turbines and generators, as well as to provide recommendations on how LCR would be best be applied in Indonesia, despite its controversies to support the economic development of a country. The result of the study shows the total value of opportunity cost that GOI is likely to gain from imported steam turbines and generators cost for CFPP is ranged at USD 2,896,152,000 - 7,362,750,000 throughout 2019-2028.
Effect of Renewable Energy and Traditional Energy Production on Economic Growth: The Case of Turkey and Azerbaijan
Authors: Huseynli Nigar
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between traditional energy and renewable energy in the economic growth of Turkey and Azerbaijan. Multiple Linear Regression Model was used to measure whether there is a significant or insignificant relationship between dependent and independent variables and how these variables affect economic growth. Data for the years 2005-2015 were used in the study. In order to reveal the importance of the model in the analysis process, a series of assumption tests were conducted. The VIF test was used to measure whether the independent variables were related to each other, the Breusch-Godfrey LM test to examine whether there was autocorrelation between the error terms, and the Shapiro-Wilk W test, which is another assumption, was used to measure the normal distribution of the error terms. As a result of the multiple linear regression analysis performed at the end, no relationship was found between renewable energy and economic growth for Azerbaijan, but a significant result was obtained between traditional energy production and economic growth. When we examine the analysis in terms of Turkey, there is no relationship between renewable energy or traditional energy production and economic growth in this country.
Exchange Rate Volatility and Oil Prices in South Africa
Authors: Hlongwane Nyiko Worship , Daw Olebogeng David , Shogole Leeto , Ribese Selinah
Published: May 2022

The study examines the oil prices and exchange rate volatilities in South Africa. The study employs monthly time series data spanning for the period from 1960 M1 to 2021M11 using data collected from the SARB. The study employs a TGARCH model to analyse the volatilities between oil prices and exchange rate. The study found that oil prices have a negative statistically significant impact on the exchange rates in South Africa. The study therefore recommends that the monetary authorities must monitor oil prices as they have an ability to cause exchange rate volatilities.
Examining the Relationship Between Brand Value, Energy Production and Economic Growth
Authors: Huseynli Bahman
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the energy production of the USA between 2010-2019 and the brand value of an energy company (oil and gas) selected from this country and the economic growth of the country. Multiple Linear Regression Model was used to measure whether there is a significant relationship between these variables or the effect of the relationship. Data for analysis were obtained annually from the World Bank, EIA and Brand Finance. During the study phase, Variance inflation factors for the independent variables (VIF) test, Breusch-Pegan/Cook Weisberg test, Breusch-Godfrey LM test and Shapiro-Wilk W test were applied. In the study, energy production and brand value of an energy company were used as independent variables, and economic growth was used as dependent variables. As a result of the latest regression analysis, it has been determined that there is a positive linear relationship between the dependent and independent variables of the country. In the study, it was concluded that the increase in energy production in the USA and the increase in the brand value of the relevant energy company positively affected the economic growth of this country.
The Effects of the Oil Price Shock on Inflation: The Case of Kazakhstan
Authors: Kelesbayev Dinmukhamed , Myrzabekkyzy Kundyz , Bolganbayev Artur , Baimaganbetov Sabit
Published: May 2022

Increases in oil prices cause inflation. Interest rates are expected to decrease as a result of the expansionary monetary policies of the central banks in response to the indirect effect of increasing oil prices on inflation. Because an increase in oil price creates an additional foreign currency inflow to Kazakhstan, this leads to the appreciation of its national currency tenge. Therefore, this study uses monthly Brent Oil Price (OP), Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) values for the period 2015:M1–2021:M11 to investigate the effect of oil price on inflation and real exchange rate in Kazakhstan. Analysis are performed using the Structural Vector Autoregression (SVAR) model. The results showed that while the Real Effective Exchange Rate mostly affects the Oil Price, the Consumer Price Index variable affects the Real Effective Exchange Rate.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan, Lingkungan Kerja dan Komunikasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Joni Joni , Hikmah Hikmah
Published: May 2022

Karyawan berperan penting di dalam perusahaan terutama pada proses atau kegiatan operasional perusahaan. Studi ini memiliki tujuan menganalisis serta menguji pengaruh kepemimpinan, lingkungan kerja dan komunikasi pada kinerja karyawan di PT Harasoon Batindo. Jenis studi ini menggunakan explanatory research dan deskriptif. Metode pengumpulan data berasal dari penyebaran kuesioner yang kemudian diuji dengan menggunakan aplikasi SPSS 26. Total populasi pada studi ini yakni seluruh karyawan PT Harasoon Batindo sebanyak 105 responden. Teknik sampling yang dipakai pada studi ini yakni menggunakan non probability sampling dan sampling jenuh, yang mana total sampel sama dengan total populasi. Hasil studi memperlihatkan bahwa : (1) Kepemimpinan mempunyai pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan pada kinerja karyawan PT Harasoon Batindo (2) Lingkungan kerja mempunyai pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan PT Harasoon Batindo (3) Komunikasi mempunyai pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan PT Harasoon Batindo (4) Kepemimpinan, lingkungan kerja dan komunikasi secara serentak mempunyai pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan pada kinerja karyawan PT Harasoon Batindo.

Kata Kunci: Kepemimpinan, Lingkungan Kerja, Komunikasi, Kinerja

Abstract

Employees has an important role in the company, especially in the 's operational processes or activities. This research is to analyze and examine the influence of leadership, work environment and communication on employee performance at PT Harasoon Batindo. This type of research using explanatory and descriptive research. And the data collection method came from distributing questionnaires which were then tested using the SPSS 26 application. The population in this research  is all employees of PT Harasoon Batindo as many as 105 respondents. The sampling technique used in this research is non-probability sampling and saturated sampling, where the number of samples is same as the total population. The results showed that: (1) Leadership has a positive and significant influence on the performance of PT Harasoon Batindo employees (2) The work environment has a positive and significant influence on the performance of PT Harasoon Batindo employees (3) Communication has a positive and significant influence on the performance of PT Harasoon employees. Batindo (4) Leadership, work environment and communication simultaneously have a positive and significant impact on the performance of PT Harasoon Batindo employees.

Keywords: Leadership, Work Environment, Communication, Performance
Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja, Komunikasi dan Motivasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Christina Mega , Sitorus David Humala
Published: May 2022

Human resources are the main factors regarding the achievement of a company's success. The things that are often associated with employee performance are the work environment, communication and motivation. This study was conducted to determine whether there is an influence of work environment, communication and motivation on the performance of PT Harasoon Batindo employees. The technique used in this research is descriptive in the form of explanatory. The sample used as respondents in this research is 105 people who are also the entire population (employees of PT Harasoon Batindo) with a sampling technique of saturated sampling technique. The method in data analysis used is multiple linear regression analysis by testing through the SPSS version 26 program. The test results show that the work environment has a significant and positive effect on employee performance, while communication has a significant and positive effect on employee performance, and motivation has a significant influence. and positive on employee performance. Simultaneously the work environment, communication and motivation affect the performance of employees of PT Harasoon Batindo.

Keywords: Work Environment, Communication, Motivation, Performance

 

Abstrak

Human resourcees termasuk faktor utama mengenai pencapaian keberhasilan suatu perusahaan. Adapun hal yang sering dikaitkan dengan kinerja karyawan adalah lingkungan kerja, komunikasi dan motivasi. Studi ini dilakukan supaya mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh lingkungan kerja, komunikasi dan motivasi pada kinerja karyawan PT Harasoon Batindo. Teknik yang dipakai pada studi ini yakni analisis deskriptif berupa explanatory research. Sampel yang digunakan sebagai responden pada studi ini berjumlah 105 responden yang juga merupakan seluruh populasi (karyawan PT Harasoon Batindo) dengan teknik pengambilan sampel berupa teknik sampling jenuh. Metode dalam analisis data yang dipakai yakni analisis regresi linier berganda dengan dilakukan pengujian melalui program SPSS versi 26. Hasil pengujian memperlihatkan bahwa lingkungan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan pada kinerja karyawan, sedangkan komunikasi mempunyai pengaruh signifikan dan positif pada kinerja karyawan, serta motivasi memiliki pengaruh signifikan dan positif pada kinerja karyawan. Secara bersamaan lingkungan kerja, komunikasi dan motivasi berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan PT Harasoon Batindo.

Kata Kunci: Lingkungan Kerja, Komunikasi, Motivasi, Kinerja
Pengaruh Beban Kerja Dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Kurnia Nadila Andra , Sitorus David Humala
Published: May 2022

The achievement of goals in an organization is strongly influenced by employee performance. Every organization will try to work on the presentation of its employees so that organizational goals can be achieved. One of the variables that can affect individual presentations is workload and work discipline. Implementation evaluation is expected to find out the results or level of achievement of a worker. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which workload and work discipline significantly affect the shipping company at Sicepat Express Batam.  In this study, the population of this study were all employees of Sicepat Express Batam, which collected 115 people and the sample taken was the number of delivery parts for Sicepat Express Batam, which amounted to 115 people, using the multiple linear regression analysis method, namely Y = 4.091+ 0.118 X1 + 0.803 X2. The results of the T test partially prove, the results of the study state that workload and work discipline have a significant effect on employee performance at Sicepat Express Batam employees and the coefficient of determination (R2) obtained is 58.2% employee performance is influenced by workload and work discipline variables, and 41.8% influenced by other variables.

Keywords: Workload, Work Discipline, Employee Performance.