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CULINARY PRODUCTS AS UNTYPICIAL COPYRIGHT OBJECTS
Authors: Ольга Улітіна
Published: June 2021

Nowadays the process of cooking is becoming more creative, it acquires certain features of art. Cooking is developing not only at the level of the restaurant business because of the special creative contribution of the chefs, but also in the kitchens of ordinary people who are trying to add diversity to their dishes. Today, food should be not only delicious, butalso aesthetically pleasing. «Instagram dishes», «Instagram plating» are especially popular, because of their attractiveness and unusual look.The article is devoted to the study of the copyright protection of culinary products.The copyright legislation of Ukraine and some foreign countries, which in one or another way can be used for protection of the intellectual property rights to culinary products are analyzed. The article also considers the question of whether culinary products can be recognized as derivative works. It is determined whether the recipe can be protected by copyright and established how the concepts of culinary product and recipe relate.Author states that a culinary product as a category consists of four components: 1) idea (recipe/technological process of production), 2) name, 3) the process of cooking itself, and 4) platting (presentation of the dish). The concept of «recipe» is absent at the legislative level in Ukraine.According to the Ukrainian and foreign scientific sources the recipe can be protected by copyright as a literary work. However, in this case only the form in which the recipe is expressed (fixing in tangible medium of expression) is protected. The idea, the essence of the recipe will not be protected under the copyright protection. Therefore, the protection offered by the copyright law in this case cannot be used to protectthe rights to a culinary product made by the recipe. The finished dish is the final product of the recipe, the result of being fixed in a tangible medium, similar to the architectural projects and buildings in which the projects are «fixed».The author claims that some culinary products can be recognized as a derivative works which relates to the original works of fine art. A specific category of Ukrainian legislation – branded food can be protected by the norms of Ukrainian copyright law.
PATENTING OF SECRET INVENTIONS AND UTILITY MODELS AS A TOOL TO PROTECT THE NATIONAL INTERESSTS OF UKRAINE
Authors: Михайло Вербенський  , Світлана Филь
Published: June 2021

The article examines the issues of legal protection of secret inventions and utility models in the context of protection of national interests of Ukraine. The national procedure for acquiring property rights to inventions and utility models established by the norms of the current national legislation is analyzed. Comparing the mechanism of legal protection of intellectual property rights to open and secret technical developments, the peculiarities of acquiring rights to secret inventions (utility models) and the use of rights to such industrial property are highlighted.Examining the procedure for acquiring property rights to secret technical solutions and their implementation, it was found that the patent as a tool for legal protection of technical developments containing information classified as state secrets, has its own legal regime that combines current legislation in the field of state secrets and intellectual property. It is emphasized that a patent for secret objects of industrial property is issued for a period, as well as for open 20 years for the invention and 10 years for the rat model, but their validity depends on the period of secrecy of these developments. The use of rights arising from a secret patent also has its limitations, in particular: the patent owner may not authorize other persons to exercise the rights to such secret inventionsand utility models without the permission of a state secret expert. It is noted that the state monetary compensation to the owner of patented secret technical solutions for the payment of fees for filing an application and maintaining the validity of a secret patent generally does not compensate the owner of classified developments for all costs and restrictions associated with the possible use of such patents. Considering the content of criminal liability for illegal use of rights to patented secret developments, it was found that such an offense gives rise to a set of crimes.
SPECIAL ASPECTS OF THE EXPERT`S EXAMINATION OF DESINGS WITH RESPECT TO CHANGES TO LEGISLATION
Authors: Олександр Жихарев
Published: June 2021

The Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Strengthening Protection of Rights to Trademarks and Industrial Designsand Combating Patent Trolling N 2258 of October 11, 2019 provides for changes in the interpretation of the scope of rights for an industrial design. According to the proposed changes, the scope of rights for a registered industrial design is supplemented by the following: the scope of legal protection of an industrial design includes any other industrialdesign that does not make an disparate general impression on the informed user. To determine the scope of legal protection, the degree of freedom of the author (designer) is taken into account during the creation of an industrial design. The degree of freedom of the author is a new criterion that must be taken into account when determining the scope of rights to assess the individual character of an industrial design.The degree of freedom of the author is determined by Council Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 of 12 December 2001 on Community designs (Section 2, Article 10 of the Regulation). The definition of this criterion and its impact on the scope of rights depends on the design techniques adopted in the industry in which the product can be used, the appearance of which is the subject of an industrial design, i.e. depends on the nature and purpose of the product. The degree of freedom of the author, as a rule, is limited to the elements of the product, the appearance of which is due to technical and functional requirements. The list of elements of an industrial design, which form the general impression, depends on a certain degree of freedom of the author. Given that this criterion is completely new in thenational legislation on the protection of rights to an industrial design and requires certain approaches to its definition, it is appropriate to review the case law of the European Union in the field of protection of design rights.The main purpose of this article is to analyze this practice to determine a degree of freedom of the author for industrial designsbelonging to different type and for different purposes, as well as the impact of a certain degree of freedom of the author on the overall impression for the informed user.
NEW INSTITUTE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW IN UKRAINE — UNREGISTERED INDUSTRIAL DESING
Authors: Олександр Дорошенко  , Людмила Работягова
Published: June 2021

The article discusses the main provisions of the institution of intellectual property law — an unregistered industrial design, which was introduced into the legislation of Ukraine through the implementation of the provisions of Art. 212–217 Chapter 9 «Intellectual Property» ofthe Association Agreement between Ukraine, on the one hand, and the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, on the other hand, and harmonization with the norms of Directive 98/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 on the legal protection of designs and Council Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 of 12 December 2001 on Community designs.The authors analyzed the main features of the legal protection of industrial designs as unregistered industrial designs, namely: without registration for a short period of time, with a limited scope of rights. The legal regulation of the protection of an unregistered industrial design in Ukraine is similar to the legal regulation of an unregistered industrialdesign of the Community and has the same advantages and  disadvantages.Since the Community Design Regulation came into force, one important question has always lingered: can a design which is first disclosed outside the EU territory be protected by an unregistered Community design right when it is subsequently disclosed within the EU? The UK court’s recent reference to the Court of Justice of the European Union may finally will answer this question. The same question arises in relation to an unregistered industrial design in accordance with the new legislation ofUkraine and requires further clarification in law enforcement practice.Of equal interest is a date for assessing the novelty of a design. Is the date for assessing the novelty of a design for which unregistered Community design protection is the date on which the unregistered Community design protection for the design came into being according to the Regulation, or alternatively the date on which the relevantevent of disclosure of the design could reasonably have become known in the normal course of business to the circles specialized in the sector concerned, operating within the Community, or alternatively some other, and if so, which date?
SCIENTIFIC ISSUES OF CIVIL LEGAL PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Authors: Андрій Шабалін
Published: June 2021

The scientific article is devoted to the study of the legal aspects of civilprotection of intellectual property rights. The basic methods of civil protection, as universal methods of protection, are revealed through the prism of protecting the violated right to the results of intellectual activity. The main attention is paid to the study of special ways to protect intellectual property rights, which are embodied in the relevantregulatory acts regulating relations in the field of intellectual property. It is indicated that the use of universal civil law methods of protecting violated intellectual property rights. as well as special protection methods, it complies with the principle of civil disposition, and also expands the possibilities of civil law protection of the correspondingright, including i intellectual property rights. In this scientific article, theauthor also pays attention to the issue of determining the criteria for judicial discretion in the application of defense methods that are not directly provided for by the law in the administration of justice, including in cases concerning the protection of intellectual property rights. Based on the analysis, it is proposed to amend the EIC and CPC of Ukraine to consolidate the general criteria for the application of the civil defense method by the court, it did not go to the level of law (analogy of law). The author reveals from a scientific point of view, such a method of civil protection as self-defense in the context of subjective protection of intellectual property rights. It indicates the widespread use of modern digital technologies to protect the subjective violated right to an intellectual product. This legal approach is fully correlated with existing international acts on the regulation of relations in the field of intellectual property, in particular with EU directives. This approach also finds practical support from the subjects of the infringed intellectual property rights, in particular through the use of social networks. The author points out that modern digital technologies are increasingly playing an important role in the legal protection of private law. And mean intellectual property rights. Based on the analysis carried out in this scientific article, a theoretical definition of the legal concept was formulated, which means methods of civil protection of intellectual property rights.
ECONOMIC AND LEGAL PROSPECTS OF ACTIVATION OF SCIENCE PARKS ACTIVITY JN THE WAY TO NEOECONOICS
Authors: Олександр Бутнік-Сіверський
Published: June 2021

The author researches and substantiates by generalizing the scientific points of view improving the legal regulation of the created science parks on the initiative of higher education institutions and / or research institutions, taking into account the economic and legal prospect of intensifying their activities. National and foreign experience of scienceparks activity is considered. The content of using the founding agreement on creation of a science park and the agreement on partnership of business entities with a science park is provided. Problems that have not yet been resolved in the process of creating science parks and using innovative developments are noted. The classical content of entrepreneurship in innovation is provided and considered from thestandpoint of clarifying the content of the innovation structure, which is based on the commercialization of intellectual property rights by their types, which is a part of the intellectual capital cycle with a corresponding effective result. There is substantiated the procedure of formation of the statutory capital of the science park, to which higher educational institutions and / or scientific institutions cannot use intellectual property rights to the objects, created at the expense of budgetary funds, but can only under the conclusion of a license agreement with business entity,having non-state and state form of ownership as transferred assets, which does not require the alienation of the object of intellectual property rights as part of intangible assets. It is proposed to use the target budget funds as the initial start-up capital, which is provided on reverse terms to the state budget in case of closure (liquidation) of the science park by the decision of the founders or on the basis of a court decision. Alternatively, in the absence of target budget funds, it is proposed as a source of money to contribute to the statutory capital of the science park as a start-up capital to send part of the special fund of the state budget. It is justified the creation of a technology transfer office, which will be a structural unit of higher education institutions and / or research institutions, which will deal with the process of filing and reviewing a patent application and subsequent licensing. It is noted that the science park can be the founder (co-founder) of small innovative enterprises and enter into partnership agreements with them for the implementation of certain innovative projects.
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE REGULATION INNOVATION PARK OF THE SWISS
Authors: Тетяна Постригань
Published: June 2021

The article reveals important historical aspects of the legal regulation of the Swiss innovation park, the creation and operation of science and technology parks. The article reveals the issue of adoption and amendment of certain legislative acts regulating the activities of the elements of the innovation structure of Switzerland.Federal laws governing the elements of the innovation structure of Switzerland, their legal status. The adoption of modern federal laws was preceded by a history of development and changes in the legal regulation of the innovation park in Switzerland.The author analyzes the development of scientific research on state and legal regulation of elements of the innovation structure of the state, problems in the legal regulation of activities and trends in the further development of the innovation park in Switzerland.The author identifies the research bodies in accordance with Swiss law.The article states that the State Secretariat for Vocational Education and Technology, which is part of the Federal Department (Ministry) of Economics, deals with innovation policy in Switzerland. The Secretariat may delegate its powers to other government agencies and universities The party interested in the development of the project submits project documentation to the State Secretariat for Vocational Education and Technology. Depending on the type of application, in the case of a decision to support the project, a decision may be made to delegate theproject to a university or other research institution.The author notes that in Switzerland special attention is paid to nanotechnology, engineering, chip development, agriculture and biochemistry. The author emphasizes that one of the largest science parks is represented by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and characterizes the activities of this institute.The article reveals the activities of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology for 2019, identifies the creation of branches of the institute and new companies.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ON DATA OF COVID-19 OFF-LABEL TREATMENT AND DATA OF COMPASSIONATE USE OF MEDICINES AND ACCESS TO TREATMENT IN A PANDEMIC
Authors: Оксана Кашинцева  , Микита Трохименко
Published: June 2021

The article concerns the issues of legal protection of data obtained as a result of off-label drugs therapy of COVID-19 and of data obtained of the compassionate use of medicines in treatment of COVID-19. The authorsargue that neither data on the use of off-label or on the basis of a compassionate use in the treatment of coronavirus (data obtained in solidarity clinical trials) are not determined as the information that should be protected from unfair commercial use.Regarding to the use of off-label for a new purpose of drag it is not be considered as a «new chemical substance», because the drug is already registered, and therefore known, and in the case of obtaining data in compassionate use, this information is removed from the trade secret regime by the WHO and EMA opinion. Such information is opened to use from the beginning. Therefore, in both of the above cases, it could notbe considered as an «unfair use» in the meaning of Art. 39 TRIPS Agreements.The WHO apply to the world community and informed about the «Solidarity» clinical trial for COVID-19 treatments». Solidified clinical trials of COVID-19 treatment compare four treatment options to evaluate their efficacy in COVID-19 therapy. Solidarity-based clinical trials aim to quickly identify which of the drugs tested slows disease progression or improves survival. New drugs can be added to solidarity studiesbased on new data.On April 3, 2020, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of European Medicines Agency (EMA) issued recommendations for compassionate use for remdesivir as the most promising treatment for COVID-19. The EMA explicitly states that the compassionate use is not part of the clinical trial in its usual meanings.IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) also wrote an open letter to WIPO urging WIPO to use all available flexible intellectual property mechanisms to maximize worldwide access to information (research data) on COVID-19 treatment.Thus, the legal regime of «Solidarity clinical trials and the WHO and EMA declarations lead us to conclude that all data obtained in the Solidarity clinical trials should not be monopolized by intellectual property, either as objects of patenting for a new scope / new purpose of treatment, or like an object of data exclusivity protection.
Development chiseling of soil-cultivating tools and their theoretical substantiation
Authors: Borisenko I. B. , Pyndak V. I. , Novikov A. E.
Published: June 2021

In work modern lines in development of system of agriculture and soil-cultivating tools on base chiseling working bodies, possibility of their application and advantage are resulted. The theoretical substantiation chiseling tools is given.
Diagnostics of internal combustion engines and planning of their repair on the basis of qualitative signs of technical condition
Authors: Dunaev A.V. , Kostomakhin M. N.
Published: June 2021

Due to the significant weakening of the maintenance Department ICC (aging equipment, the care of qualified personnel), a rise in the price of spare parts and TCM is becoming more important to increase the maintenance of equipment and control her condition organoleptic methods by the owners of the machines. Here, the age-old practice has accumulated a wealth of experience. Therefore, novice diagnosticians used all available devices, and experienced ones made do with a minimum. The article presents their experience in identifying diesel engine failures, preventing their intensive wear and failure.
Calculation of the basic salary and key provisions of the methodology of determining the total costs for the technical service of machines and equipment in livestock
Authors: Kovalev L. I. , Kovalev I. L.
Published: June 2021

The most important provisions of the methodology for calculating the basic wages of personnel of repair and maintenance departments and organizations operating in the livestock subcomplex of the agro-industrial complex are presented. The main points of the methodology for calculating the total costs of maintenance and repairs for machines and equipment of livestock farms and complexes are given in relation to the conditions and peculiarities of accounting and planning of repair and maintenance work in livestock raising. An example of practical calculation of costs for various types of maintenance and repair of a widely used domestic milking installation is considered.
Methods of effective use machine and tractor units in melioration
Authors: Apatenko A. S.
Published: June 2021

Questions of efficiency of operation of machine and tractor units are considered and recommendations about improvement of system and infrastructure of ensuring operability of cars taking into account features of structure of park of machine and tractor units in today’s conditions are off ered during the ameliorative works.
ABORDAJE EPISTEMOLÓGICO EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN EDUCATIVA PARA LA APROXIMACIÓN, CONSTRUCTO, MODELO O PERSPECTIVA TEÓRICA.
Authors: Doubront Luis
Published: June 2021

La producción del conocimiento científico para los investigadores en formación, se ha convertido en una dificultad sobre los elementos que deben regir y orientar las investigaciones puras, pretendiendo proponer la validación de teorías, a la luz de recetas instrumentalistas inherentes a los enfoques metodológicos cuantitativos o cualitativos, sin tomar en cuenta la fundamentación del abordaje epistemológico como eje transversal del proceso investigativo. En este escenario, surge la investigación con el propósito de dilucidar el abordaje epistemológico de la investigación educativa para la aproximación, constructo, modelo o perspectiva teórica. La metodología empleada se enmarcó en un enfoque cualitativo, utilizando el método hermenéutico-critico que permitió interpretar la información en unidades de análisis a través de libros y artículos indexados. En este sentido, los hallazgos de la investigación reseñaron la importancia para demarcar los ejes procedimentales y los ejes orientadores de la investigación en una interrelación necesaria para la producción del conocimiento científico. En este contexto, se concluye que la legitimidad de la investigación educativa obedece a la coherencia interna que se expresa en el abordaje epistemológico, ontológico y metodológico de la investigación.
Medidas de dispersión a través del software Geogebra
Authors: Ventura Janampa Miguel Angel , Berrospi Feliciano Jorge , Gamarra Astuhuaman Guillermo
Published: June 2021

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo general explicar el aprendizaje de las medidas de dispersión a través del Software GeoGebra en los estudiantes del Laboratorio de Investigación e Innovación Pedagógica de la Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión de Pasco – 2018. El diseño de la investigación es cuasi-experimental, donde se compararon los resultados de pre y post test. La población estuvo constituida por 112 estudiantes del Laboratorio de Investigación e Innovación Pedagógica UNDAC - Pasco, y la muestra fue no probabilística de tipo intencional con grupo experimental de 27 estudiantes del cuarto grado y grupo control con 20 estudiantes del quinto grado de educación secundaria. El método de estudio seguido en la investigación fue el método científico, de observación y documental. Se aplicó la prueba estadística t de Student donde se determinó la relación entre el pre y post test, se eligió un nivel de significación de 0,052 colas, como resultado se determinó que existe diferencia significativa entre los resultados después de aplicar software GeoGebra al grupo experimental puesto que el p-valor es menor del nivel de significación ? (0.000 < 0.05); por lo tanto, rechazamos la hipótesis nula. Y se concluye que al aplicar la variable independiente mejora significativamente el aprendizaje de las medidas de dispersión de los estudiantes.
Performance evaluation of a non-odorous compost barrel for household purposes
Authors: Lunag Marcelino Jr , Boado Melissa May
Published: June 2021

Composting is one of the simplest and oldest methods for reducing biowaste at source before it goes to the main waste stream. However, odor from the degradation procedure can be a significant problem, which can hinder household to pursue this kind of endeavor. This study aimed to evaluate the composting barrel using a covering device to mitigate the emission of foul odor during composting of typical household biowaste. Turning the substrates inside the barrel is recommended, but the effect of turning frequency needs additional discussion. Hence, two barrels with the same capacity were used in the study for comparison. Barrel A was turned daily while Barrel B was turned once a week, both with five complete rotations. Results showed that compost from Barrel A could be harvested earlier than Barrel B, as a result of the higher turning rate. Composting parameters such as temperature, pH, moisture content, and mass variations were carefully monitored and exhibited acceptable operating conditions.In terms of the quality of the final compost, the former had a total Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium (NPK) of 4.67 %, while the latter has a total NPK of 4.86 %, which are both classified as soil conditioners based on the standard for organic soil amendments. Moreover, the activated carbon (AC) mat cover was found to be effective (p<0.05) in deterring odor in the course of the decomposition process. Hence, this study demonstrates that the composting can be a non-odorous and eco-friendly solution for household’s biodegradable waste management.
Analisis Kebutuhan Air Irigasi DAS Batang Arau Kota Padang (Studi Kasus : DAS Batang Arau Kota Padang)
Authors: Yudha Ozman Marta , Fauzi Manyuk , Darmayanti Lita
Published: June 2021

Kebutuhan air irigasi secara keseluruhan perlu diketahui karena merupakan salah satu tahap penting yang diperlukan dalam perencanaan dan pengelolaan sistem irigasi. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, maksud penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis kebutuhan air irigasi dengan tujuan mendapatkan prediksi nilai kebutuhan air irigasi maksimum dan minimum pada daerah studi dalam hal ini Daerah Irigasi DAS Batang Arau Kota Padang Provinsi Sumatera Barat. Luas daerah irigasinya seluas 1.425 Ha. Sumber air irigasinya berasal dari Sungai Batang Arau. Faktor-faktor untuk menentukan kebutuhan air irigasi antara lain penyiapan lahan, penggunaan konsumtif, perkolasi dan rembesan, pergantian lapisan air dan curah hujan efektif. Perhitungan dilakukan dengan cara konsep KP-01 dimulai dari periode kedua November menggunakan pola tanam padi-padi-bera. Perhitungan manual (konsep KP-01) kebutuhan air maksimun didapat sebesar 2,14 m3/dt terjadi pada periode kedua Desember dan kebutuhan minimum didapat sebesar 0,59 m3/dt terjadi pada periode pertama bulan Maret.
Analisa Kinerja Campuran AC-BC dengan Pemanfaatan Kombinasi Limbah Abu Serbuk Kayu dan Abu Bata Sebagai Filler
Authors: Tinambunan Angelica , Malik Alfian , Sebayang Mardani
Published: June 2021

Lapis pengikat aspal beton terletak di antara lapisan permukaan dan lapisan bawah perkerasan lentur jalan raya. Laston merupakan campuran dari agregat kasar, agregat halus dan bahan pengisi (filler). Semen portland, abu kapur dan abu terbang merupakan bahan pengisi yang sering digunakan pada perkerasan lentur jalan raya, namun bahan pengisi tersebut terbatas jumlahnya karena merupakan bahan yang tidak dapat diperbaharui. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan alternatif pengganti bahan pengisi yaitu limbah abu serbuk kayu dan abu bata yang memiliki senyawa kimia yang hampir menyerupai semen. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis karakteristik Marshall terhadap campuran AC-BC. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan mengkombinasikan limbah abu serbuk kayu dan abu bata dengan rasio 0:100, 3:97, 6:94. Setelah mendapatkan kadar aspal optimum untuk setiap rasio kombinasi bahan pengisi maka dilakukan pengujian Marshall untuk mendapatkan nilai VIM, VMA, VFA, stabilitas, kelelehan dan Marshall Quotient. Hasil uji karakteristik Marshall dari ketiga kombinasi telah memenuhi Spesifikasi Bina Marga 2018. Namun, stabilitas tertinggi dihasilkan oleh kombinasi bahan pengisi 6% abu serbuk kayu dan 94% abu bata, yaitu 1.187,45 kg. Hasil pengujian ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi persentase abu serbuk kayu yang digunakan maka nilai stabilitas juga mengalami kenaikan.
Issues and Challenges of Social Media Adoption by Tourism SMEs
Authors: Robert Dawayan Cynthia , Sondoh Jr. Stephen Laison
Published: June 2021

Objective - Purpose of this study is to compile a literature review on the issues and challenges of social media adoption by tourism SMEs. The empirical part of this study consists of review from existing literature related to social media adoption by SMEs.

Methodology/Technique - A literature review was conducted on related to social media adoption by SMEs published between 2010 to 2015, via Google Scholar and linked to various databases, including Science Direct, Elsevier, Emerald and Research Gate. Snowballing was done on the available references from related articles in the attempt to search for more related materials after which a literature matrix was compiled before the final write up of this article.

Findings - Issues and challenges faced by tourism SMEs can be divided to two (2) main categories, which include internal and external challenges. Literature suggests that manpower compatibility issue is the most crucial factor in the adoption of social media by SMEs. This is followed by lack of resources; infrastructures, financial as well as lack of commitment from management.

Novelty - This paper contributes to research in the issues and challenges of social media adoption by tourism SMEs. It also provides a source for researchers in discovering research trends in social media adoption literature and will help to stimulate further interest in this area.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: SMEs; Social media; Social media adoption; Facebook; Issues and challenges
The Implementation of Strategy, Organizational Culture and Performance: Finding 'The Best Fit'
Authors: Sobirin Achmad , Tutuko Bambang
Published: June 2021

Objective - The purpose of this empirical study was to examine the degree of alignment between the implementation of strategy and organization's culture, and its implication on company performance.

Methodology/Technique - The study is quantitative in nature using survey questionnaires. Total numbers of 201 questionnaires were sent to operational managers of Kimia Farma Pharmacy and 114 questionnaires were returned and analyzed using descriptive analysis with SPSS version 20, and the analysis of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with a statistical program AMOS version 7.

Findings - The finding of the study shows the implementation of strategy and two types of organizational culture (adhocracy and clan culture) respectively influence the performance of PT Kimia Farma Pharmacy. This study, however, failed to find the best fit between the implementation of strategy and organizational culture in general. Further analysis shows that clan and hierarchy culture become the trigger of the implementation of strategy

Novelty - This study proves that clan and hierarchy culture become the trigger of strategy implementation which eventually generate a better performance of the company.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Best Fit; Strategy Implementation; Organizational Culture; Performance.
The Practicality of Nominating Committee in a Company
Authors: Khan Nurul Jannah Mustafa , Hasmin Nor Akhmal
Published: June 2021

Objective - This paper aims to determine the efficacy of Nominating Committee in a company considering several factors that are argued to undermine its functions.

Methodology/Technique - his research adopts qualitative type of research method where the non-doctrinal approach is used.

Findings - The independence of Nominating Committee in a company is affected by several factors hence rendering it less functional.

Novelty - This paper highlights several factors that are argued to be undermining to the practicality of Nominating Committee in a company. The factors of social network and influence from the management are further discussed to verify the independence of Nominating Committee. Following the findings of this research, establishment of an independent body or panel outside the company to nominate directors is humbly proposed for further deliberations.

Type of Paper - Conceptual

Keywords: Corporate governance; Nominating Committee; directors; independence; Malaysia.
The Influence of the Types of Compensation (Financial and Non-Financial) on Job Performance among Employees at the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
Authors: Rashid Mas Anom Abdul , Othman Mohd Noor Azman , Othman Mohd Zainudin , Fatini Nurul
Published: June 2021

Objective - This study looks at the effect of types of compensation on job performance. It was an exploratory case study conducted at the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) of Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.

Methodology/Technique - Quantitative method was applied in conducting this research. The instrument used for the data collection was a set of questionnaire consisted of 29 items divided into four (4) sections, namely; Section A covering the demographic section with six (6) items Section B consisted of eight (8) items measuring the effect of financial compensation (items 7 – 14) while section C measured the employees' non-financial compensation. Section C had 10 items (items 15 – 24) and lastly, section D consisted of five (5) items (items 25-29) which measured the job performance. The questionnaire was distributed to all 50 employees at the organization. However, only 40 questionnaires were then collected, making the return rate at 80%. Since the number of respondents was less than 100, only SPSS based tests were conducted, namely the descriptive, reliability and regression tests.

Findings - The results show that the employees were satisfied with the compensation provided by their employer and that there is a moderate relationship between the types of compensation with employees' job performance. It was also found that non-financial compensation has demonstrated a stronger relationship to the job performance compared to financial.

Novelty - In contrary to prior studies the study found out that financial compensation does not affect the job performance.

Type of Paper - Empericial
A Study of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Implementation in Indonesia: The Preparers' Perspectives
Authors: Bahari Asniati , Suhernita Suhernita , Luthan Elvira , Yonnedi Efa
Published: June 2021

Objective - This study is intended to explore the factual information; cost of implementation; general impact of implementation; progress to date; operational and strategic decision taken by management; implementation and impact of individual standards; and general other related to IFRS implementation in Indonesia by comparing before and after IFRS implementation.

Methodology/Technique - Data were collected by using content analysis from annual reports of manufacturing companies listed in the Indonesian Stock Exchange and analyzed by using SPSS.

Findings - Statistical analysis showed that in Indonesia, the average number of pages that reveal category of operational and strategic decision taken by management; implementation and impact of individual standard; and general other differ between before and after the implementation of IFRS, but not for factual information and general impact of information. In addition, there is a significant difference in the average of number of listed manufacturing companies report category of progress to date; operational and strategic decision taken by management; and general other between before and after the implementation of IFRS-based Financial Statements.

Novelty - Findings of this research can serve as a guideline for companies in Indonesia and other developing countries in implementing the IFRS. The findings will also contribute to the knowledge and application of Financial Accounting System and Accounting Theory.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: International Financial Reporting Standards; Indonesian Financial Accounting Standards; IFRS implementation; and Manufacturing Companies.
Suggested Information Strategies for Malaysian Land Administration
Authors: Zulkifli Nordaliza , Sabit Mohammad Mohammad Tahir , Hamzah Abd. Halim
Published: June 2021

Objective - The purpose of this study is to identify the issues in implementing information sharing practice in an organization related to the technical and non-technical aspect. This study attempts to discuss the indicator and strategies for information sharing practice, which appropriate in Malaysian land administration.

Methodology/Technique - This study will be conducted in a qualitative method. Primary data will be obtained from an interviewed session with the respondents and will be analyzed using a thematic and SWOT analysis. Secondary data will be collected from the content analysis of literature and previous study

Findings - It shows that the issues related to technical and non-technical aspect divided into four themes. Each theme is divided into external strength and weakness; and internal threat and opportunities. Based on the findings, the discussion is expected to highlight the suggestions strategies in enabling information sharing for solving problems related to land administration.

Novelty - There is a lack of study related to information sharing practice in land administration organization in this region. This study can fill in the gap and provide a useful solution and reference taken into consideration to the top management, policy maker, technical team and the user in land administration organization.

Type of Paper - Conceptual

Keywords: Information Sharing; Land Information System; Electronic Information System; Technical and Non-technical Aspect
A Discourse Analysis of Thematic Print Advertisements
Authors: Embong Abdul Mutalib , Jusoh Juhari Sham , Mohamed Noor Azelin , Seng Lee Kian
Published: June 2021

Objective - This paper presents a discourse study on the print advertisements of a particular theme in Malaysia, that is, Malaysia Day, for social and commercial functions by a telecommunication company.

Methodology/Technique - The print advertisements studied were analyzed in a detailed manner within a discourse analytic and cultural perspective. The data were analyzed qualitatively to seek for information along the dimensions of categories and characteristics stated in the research questions.

Findings - Through linguistic features and semiotic approach (i.e. sense-making), the study revealed that the soft-sell advertisements employed a combination of the four language styles to reflect the norms and values of Malaysia's multiracial society. Besides language styles, some of the advertisements also included a number of semiotics such as the distinctive unity symbol, the national flag, landscape and historical building to represent the unity of the multiracial Malaysia's population.

Novelty - The findings suggest that the thematic advertisements have the soft-sell the advertiser's brand or product while communicating the social messages. The language styles also help in communicating the social message to the audience.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Gender, Motivation models, Small enterprises, Female entrepreneur, West Sumatra
The Trends and Implications of the Global Financial Crisis on the Nigerian Economy
Authors: Musa Babangida Muhammad , Ahmed Ibrahim , Usman Fatima
Published: June 2021

Objective - Crises have been a feature of the financial landscape for decades. The current global financial crisis is triggered by events in the United States, and rapidly engulfing the entire globe. Nigerian financial market being one of the emerging global markets have over the last four years witnessed some significant level of progress and stability in theform of recapitalization and consolidation of its financial institutions. These reforms though commendable, yet could not shield the banks and the entire economy from the global financial crisis. This study identifies the trends and implications of the global financial crisis on the Nigerian economy.

Methodology/Technique - Descriptive analysis through secondary sources of data employed.A stratified sampling method adopted to select between the two strata that are the strongest and the weakest in terms of capital based. Four organizations were chosen from each stratum making eight banks and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) as the sample size of the study.

Findings - This study identifies the trends and implications of the global financial crisis on the Nigerian economy. It was observed that Nigerian banks are open to global practices and business relationships with foreign banks that are badly affected by the crisis. While investors lose confidence in the Nigerian markets as stocks and oil fall drastically almost daily. This has almost resulted indrastic cut in the foreign capital inflow for the country.

Novelty - Based on the above findings the study recommends that Nigerian government should diversify the economy by improving the state of infrastructure, intensify the war against corruption, propose bailout measures for privatized companies and ensure fair and sincere democracy.

Type of Paper - Conceptual

Keywords: Global financial crises, Financial institutions, Nigerian economy, Emerging markets, Descriptive analysis, Sampling method.
Students' Perceptions of the Academic and Social Benefits of Working with Cooperative Learning
Authors: Almulla Mohammed
Published: June 2021

Objective Traditional teaching methods are no longer enough to prepare students to face the challenges and changes of an international society and to gain the skills needed for the contemporary labour market. Therefore, there is a need to implement alternative teaching methods in Saudi schools, such as cooperative learning to help learners gain personal and social skills and improve their learning. This study investigated Saudi high school learners' perceptions of cooperative learning based on its five principles (Johnson & Johnson, 2014), and the benefits of working cooperatively in class.

Methodology/Technique 97 students were involved in this study in one all-male high school in Saudi Arabia. Mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative) were used to collect the data, using a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews respectively.

Findings The findings suggest that students seem to prefer to use cooperative learning instead of lecture-style mostly due to the perceived academic benefits it generates, among which were increased motivation, enhanced autonomy and responsibility towards learning, gaining thinking and problem solving skills, higher levels of understanding and long-term retention. Students also seem to agree that adopting the cooperative learning principles leads to social benefits such an enjoyment in learning, reduction in anxiety, increased confidence, and positive relationships among students.

Novelty : This paper has discovered and recommended that cooperative learning should be considered for implementation in Saudi schools instead of lecture-style in order to benefit students academically and socially.

Type of Paper: Empirical

Keywords: Communities of Practice, Cooperative Learning, Learning Benefits, Lecture-Style, Students' Perceptions.
The Influence of Religion on Grocery Shoppers' Behavioural Intentions in Mauritius Supermarkets
Authors: Jackaria Nazneen Carrim
Published: June 2021

Objective- Based on Sheth's (1983) integrative theory of patronage preference as the central theoretical framework, this paper examines religious influences on grocery shoppers' behavioural intentions in Mauritius.

Methodology/Technique- Using stratified random sampling method a 5 point-Likert scale questionnaire was administered. Data from the random sample of 409 grocery shoppers was obtained by a computer aided telephone interview. The sample consisted of 202 Hindus, 71 Muslims and 136 Catholics represent the religious proportion of the Mauritian population.

Findings- Results indicate that religious commitment significantly influences store loyalty, and complaint intentions, but have no significant impact on price sensitivity. Religious affiliation was found to have an impact on complaint intentions only. Understanding how to attract more loyal customers should be an underlying strategy for store managers rather than focusing on short-term profits.

Novelty- Future research should consider how religious commitment mediates self-congruity, trust, commitment and satisfaction and their influence on behavioural intentions. This research is limited as it only considers the behavioural intentions of grocery shoppers in Mauritius. These findings address the gap in the religion domain and shed light on the value of religiosity wherein the market is highly religious as a potential marketing segmentation tool when formulating marketing tactics and implementing marketing strategies.

Type of Paper- Empirical

Keywords- Complaint, Price, Store Loyalty, Religious Affiliation, Religious Commitment.
Financing Sustainable Development: The Role of the European Union
Authors: Franc Sanja , Bilas Vlatka
Published: June 2021

Objective – Sustainable development is a multidimensional concept and therefore requires a varied, nonetheless integrative approach to decision making, creation of policies and fundraising. The aim of this paper is to bring about the main sources of financing sustainable development, as well as to analyze the role of the European Union in supporting global sustainable development goals. Although the EU has welcomed the new global development agenda, and has an important role as a leading global donor of development aid, in order to meet miscellaneous expectations for development effectiveness, within the region and globally, it will need to further its efforts and make more concrete actions and changes towards the path of sustainability.

Methodology/Technique - In investigating possible implication for financing sustainable development, authors refer to previous studies and EU reports.

Findings - The findings presented implications that need to be done in order to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Foremost, it depends on successful development of national policies, their synergy and coherence. Public and private, domestic and international sources have an important role in financing development. While a certain level of government involvement is needed in terms of its strategic role and ensuring appropriate public funds, the existence of a healthy and stable economic and political system in the country is more important for attracting private investors.

Novelty - The study provides clear implications to finance sustainable development and role of EU in this.

Type of Paper- Review

Keywords - Sustainable Development, European Union, Financing Funds.