bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The impact of financial policy on the sustainable development of business entities in post-pandemic Georgia
Authors: Katamadze Giorgi
Published: October 2024

Financial institutions form a strong link in the chain of business operations of the modern world; in addition, they may also be thought of as a binder. During the Covid -19 pandemic the financial institutions all over the world, and in Georgia as well, faced a number of problems and challenges: on one hand, there was a large number of consumers and mortgage loans to individuals, and on the other hand, loans issued to business entities for working capital and fixed assets, real estate purchase and other purposes turned out to form the major part of their loan portfolio. The pandemic has led the natural persons, as well as legal entities into a force majeure situation, while the decisions of financial institutions were crucial for their viability. However, the purpose of the study is to consider the impact of lending policies on business entities and their development processes.
The paper discusses the policies of financial institutions during the Covid-19 pandemic and the post-pandemic period, the chronology of the decisions made and the outcomes of such decisions based on available official data, also the impact of lending on business entities and identifies modern trends and challenges.
The research methodology was determined based on the research objectives and included the following methods: the paper analyzes the decisions made by the National Bank of Georgia before and after the pandemic, in relation with the official data on loans and financial transactions that the National Bank generated.
Within the framework of the research, in order to determine the level of influence of the financial institutions on current economic processes in Georgia, the paper analyzes the results of their activities, which are based on official data from the National Bank of Georgia and empirical material collected.
 
Keywords: Financial institutions; Lending policy; National Bank of Georgia; Post-pandemic economic policy;
JEL Classification: G2; G21; E5; E58; E6;
Acknowledgement: „This work was supported by Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia, (SRNSFG) Grant number YS-22-548, Project title - “The crisis of small and medium business subjects and its prevention in the post-pandemic period in Georgia“.
Cultural Heritage and Creative Industries in Ensuring Sustainable Development: Ukrainian Experience
Authors: Hurova Inna , Dodonov Roman , Matvieiev Vitalii , Binkivska Kristina , Kondratyuk-Antonova Tetyana , Strokov Igor
Published: October 2024

This article investigates the instrumental role of cultural heritage and creative industries in driving sustainable development, drawing empirical insights from the Ukrainian context. Anchored in UNESCO's normative frameworks, the study elucidates how preserving tangible and intangible cultural assets fosters identity formation, social cohesion, and economic vitality, thereby catalysing progress across the triple bottom line of sustainability. Complementing a comprehensive literature review with primary data from a student survey, the analysis spotlights Ukraine's initiatives to integrate heritage and creativity into national development strategies, spearheaded by the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation. Amidst Russia's ongoing assault on Ukrainian culture, the research underscores the urgency of safeguarding cultural legacies as cornerstones of societal resilience and identity preservation.
 Keywords: sustainable societal development, culture, cultural heritage, creative industries, Ukrainian Cultural Foundation, museum
Sustainability of Cultural Practices in Ukraine During the War: Challenges and Threats
Authors: Nastoiashcha Kateryna , Marutian Rena , Sobolevska Maryna
Published: October 2024

The article presents the results of the author's All-Ukrainian telephone survey on the topic: "Cultural Practices of the Population of Ukraine during the War". The survey was conducted from June 15 to June 30, 2023 and covered 1,000 adult respondents from all regions of Ukraine, except for the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas, as well as areas without Ukrainian mobile communication. The margin of error of the sample does not exceed 2.2%. The article argues that under current conditions, state support for cultural institutions is crucial for Ukraine, and a nationwide strategy for cultural development has become a pressing need. All of this is necessary because only distancing from Russian culture, independence from it, and self-sufficiency are Ukraine's only chance to maintain its agency as a state and preserve its national identity. The stable development of national culture and the formation of a resilient national identity will protect the country from territorial encroachments in the future and help in regaining the occupied territories. Most importantly, they will contribute to the cultural reintegration of the population of these territories, returning them to Ukraine's national cultural space. 
Keywords: resilience, cultural resilience, sustainable development, war, internally displaced persons (IDPs), respondents, citizens of Ukraine, national values, threats, cultural space
The Role of Public Administration Expenditures in Tourism Development – a Comparative Analysis of Two Valuable Geoheritage Areas
Authors: Tufănoiu Ionuț , Toma Cristina
Published: October 2024

This study examines the relationship between public administration expenditure and the development of the tourism sector in four Administrative Territorial Units (ATUs) with high natural potential between 2000 and 2018. It first analyzes the public expenditures of the ATUs, classifying them by function and calculating the share of each expenditure in the total. Next, the study assesses local economies using the Classification of National Economic Activities (NACE) to determine the contribution of tourism. Finally, the two databases are correlated to explore the impact of public spending on tourism growth. The findings provide a foundation for developing new methodologies to assess public investment in tourism and raise awareness of its importance.
Keywords: tourism, revenues, expenditures, public administration, local economy
Establishment of Agro-Eco Industrial Clusters: A Romanian Perspective
Authors: I. GÂF-DEAC Ioan , Valentina RĂDULESCU Carmen , MEGA Loredana , Florin CHIOTAN Radu
Published: October 2024

The Romanian economy feels the need to formalize links between the situational economic forecast and the forecast of technological events in industry and agriculture. The article studies a “dimension” of the organization for classifications of data, structures and economic / agro-eco-industrial events for clustering with the help of “dimensionality”. Meta-prognostic relationships between economics, forecasting and forecasting agents (mathematical elements) are described and the role of metricity, sub-metricity and ultra-metricity in the observation of an automatic ontology for classifications supporting agro-eco-industrial / food clustering is highlighted. The paper proposes the algorithm of the informal classes of supervised / unsupervised data about agro-eco-industrial / food companies in Romania in order to establish classifications that would motivate the formation of clusters in the field. It is concluded that the mathematical apparatus for classification must be developed because based on symbolic mathematical models can be developed computer / computer programs for calculations of ultra-metricity of transformations for linearization’s of similarities between firms, eliminating reminiscences / redundancies, aiming to reduce space / distances between data that represent, in fact, enterprises that can enter agro-eco-industrial / food clusters.
 
 
Keywords: agro-eco-industrial clusters, ultra-metricity, clustering, economic forecasting, classification
Systems Thinking as a Catalyst for Climate-Cognisant Sustainable Land Use Planning: Insights from Regional Victoria, Australia
Authors: Dissanayake Lelanga , Beer Sally , Coulson Mandy , Marais Monique , Faggian Robert
Published: October 2024

Amidst escalating climate change challenges, effective land use planning and decision-making are crucial for nurturing resilient and sustainable landscapes. Decision-makers often struggle with unintended consequences due to the intricate system dynamics, compounded by fragmented information and divergent stakeholder perspectives. This research integrates science, stakeholder engagement, and systems thinking to navigate the complexities of land use planning in response to climate change. We develop a decision-making framework for climate-cognisant sustainable land use planning, incorporating systems thinking principles. The framework uses validated expert system models to assess climate change impacts on agricultural land use. Through collaborative engagement with end users, it is refined to address specific regional challenges and opportunities. Applied within a case study in Victoria, Australia, and generalized for broader contexts, the framework provides a practical, systemic-intervention-driven process for better regional planning decisions amid evolving climate complexities.
 
Keywords: Climate Change, Land Use Planning, Systems Thinking, Decision Making, Stakeholder
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Collaborative Educational Study on Traditional Medicine and Biodiversity Conservation within UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Authors: Mammadova Aida , Payyappallimana Unnikrishnan , Chethala N Vishnuprasad , Badiger Shrinivas
Published: October 2024

We investigated the potential synergies between Ayurveda and Kampo within the context of biodiversity conservation in Mt. Hakusan Biosphere Reserve, to elucidate the linkages between traditional medicinal practices and conservation efforts.
Methodology: 20 Indian students with backgrounds in Ayurveda and Nature Conservation from The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU) participated in an educational program at Mt. Hakusan Biosphere Reserve in Japan, facilitated by Kanazawa University. The program included lectures, fieldwork, and interactive sessions comparing Ayurveda with Kampo to explore connections with biodiversity conservation. Data were collected through pre- and post-program surveys to assess participants' awareness levels and perceptions, alongside qualitative methods such as participant observations.
Results: Findings indicate a significant increase in awareness about UNESCO Biosphere Reserves among participants following the educational intervention. Students perceived the program positively and expressed interest in further research within Biosphere Reserves. However, some respondents reported only marginal increases in awareness, suggesting potential areas for program improvement.
Conclusions: The study underscores the potential for cross-cultural collaboration in advancing traditional medicine and biodiversity conservation. Positive participant responses highlight the efficacy of educational programs in fostering awareness and interest in sustainable healthcare practices, with implications for future research and educational initiatives. 
Keywords: Ayurveda, Kampo, Traditional Medicine, Biodiversity Conservation, Biosphere Reserve, Cross-cultural collaboration
Human Brands and Open Innovation Ecosystems: A Multiple Case Study Analysis
Authors: Ghorbany Asiabar Dr.Mojtaba , Ghorbani Asiabar Morteza , Ghorbani Asiabar Alireza
Published: October 2024

Human brands play a crucial role in shaping open innovation ecosystems, yet limited research has explored this phenomenon. This study aims to analyze the role of human brands in creating and developing open innovation ecosystems. Employing a multiple case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 25 senior executives from 5 leading technology companies. Data analysis was conducted using open and axial coding techniques. Results revealed that human brands contribute to the formation of open innovation ecosystems through three primary mechanisms: trust-building (β=0.42, p<0.01), collaboration facilitation (β=0.38, p<0.01), and resource attraction (β=0.35, p<0.05). Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that these three mechanisms account for 68% of the variance in open innovation ecosystem success (R2=0.68, F=42.3, p<0.001). This study enriches both open innovation and brand management literature by providing novel insights into the role of human brands and offers significant implications for managers in developing innovation ecosystems. The findings underscore the strategic importance of leveraging human brands in fostering open innovation, potentially revolutionizing how organizations approach collaborative innovation in the digital age.
Navigating Complexity
Authors: Adeniyi Adetomiwa , Damilola Ayombamidele
Published: October 2024

This article examines the intricate dynamics between global governance structures and national interests within the field of international relations (IR). As globalization intensifies, states increasingly face the challenge of balancing their sovereignty with adherence to international norms and institutions. This study utilizes various theoretical frameworks, including realism, liberalism, and constructivism, to analyze how global issues—such as climate change, security threats, and human rights—impact state behavior and international cooperation. Employing a mixed-methods approach that integrates case studies and empirical analysis, the research reveals the complex negotiations states engage in to reconcile competing interests. Ultimately, the findings underscore the necessity for adaptive policies that consider both global imperatives and national priorities, offering valuable insights for future diplomatic strategies.
Proleptic Apologia and William R. Johnson's Ordination Rhetoric
Authors: Miller Joshua
Published: October 2024

Attuning to a significant, yet understudied, thread of early 1970s gay rights advocacy, this essay analyzes William R. Johnson's ordination rhetoric. Johnson became the first openly gay individual to become ordained in a mainline denomination in the United States, and his rhetoric represents a landmark example of queer Christian advocacy. During his ordination process, Johnson used proleptic apologia to minimize his sexuality as he developed an argumentative framework that enabled his ordination committee to affirm his sexuality and ordain him as a minister. Johnson's proleptic apologia invokes salient religious and social justice themes in explicit contexts that carve a space within his denomination for queer individuals. The essay shows how rhetors can respond to already-articulated criticisms while maintaining proactive arguments in favor of change.
Caucasity's Affective Inertia: Gender and Property in Scenarios of Emboldened Whiteness
Authors: Mason Myles W.
Published: October 2024

This article forwards the concept of affective inertia to understand how caucasity, or emboldened whiteness, motivates rhetorical (in)action. Specifically looking at the viral case of “BBQ Becky,” I argue the historic momentum of both settler colonialism and anti-Blackness propel contemporary performances of emboldened white femininity. The videoed interactions between Jennifer Schulte (Becky) and Michelle Dione Snider (videographer) illustrate how scenarios of property afford white cisgender women particular roles of constrained privilege when in public spaces. Turning to the dynamics of white feminine caucasity, I position Snider's performance of “race traitor” as one equal and opposite to Schulte's “damsel in distress,” thus interrupting Schulte's inertia. Of importance is how the women perform to divergent ends while being capacitated by the same affective inertia.
Secrecy and Pseudoscience in the “Real Battle” of COVID-19 Anti-Vaccination Arguments
Authors: Hartelius E. Johanna , Gellar Olivia S.
Published: October 2024

The Center for Countering Digital Hate in 2021 identified Rashid Buttar, Joseph Mercola, and Ben Tapper as members of the “Disinformation Dozen,” responsible for pseudoscientific social media content and vocal advocates against the COVID-19 vaccines. Despite regulatory efforts to de-platform them, these influential entrepreneurs (two osteopathic physicians and a chiropractor) persist. Analyzing their messages, this essay demonstrates how anti-vaccination arguments in the wake of the pandemic align pseudoscience and masculinity using the logic of secrecy and revelation. This contrasts significantly with pre-pandemic arguments against vaccines, notably childhood immunizations such as the MMR and MMRV, which drew on feminized discourses of maternal instinct. The insights of our essay inform two areas of inquiry, primarily: the study of anti-vaccination advocacy, specifically its gendered assumptions and warrants; and the study of contemporary rhetorics of secrecy, specifically the political alignments of pseudoscience and gendered public aggression.
“To Preserve Unimpaired”: The Presidency, National Parks, and the Preservation of the U.S. Settler Colonialist State
Authors: Stuckey Mary E.
Published: October 2024

Control of time is critical to the maintenance of settler colonial states. In the United States, which relies on linear conceptions of time, time is treated as moving forward, which implies a specific view of the national past. It also moves backward, which proscribes a particular understanding of future possibilities. In both cases, time is mobilized to produce political stasis, rendering it very difficult to question settler colonialist ideologies and possession of land. Unsettling the U.S. settler colonial state requires a different conception of time and different temporalities.
Fighting the “Terrible Poison” of Terrorism: Marine Le Pen's Rhetoric of Ethnicism and Islamophobia
Authors: Seitz Lauren N.
Published: October 2024

This essay outlines the rhetorical elements and discursive strategies used to perpetuate cultural racism, or ethnicism, in contemporary political discourse. Using Marine Le Pen's Islamophobic discourse as a case study, this essay demonstrates how Le Pen deploys ethno-nationalist rhetoric to highlight the dangers that she believes Muslim terrorists pose to French national identity. She portrays Muslim terrorists as rootless wanderers capable of causing irreparable damage to France, which enables her to craft herself as a protector of the French home using populist reasoning. In doing so, Le Pen's discourse stokes fears of clandestine terrorists hiding among the French Muslim and migrant populace, which constitutes the Muslim terrorist—and by extension, all Muslims—as major security and cultural threats to the nation. Consequently, Le Pen portrays French national identity as incompatible with all forms of Islam.
Keeping our Thinking in Motion
Authors: Schmid Christian
Published: October 2024

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Visuelle Neurorehabilitation von Gesichtsfeldausfällen mittels Boxtherapie
Authors: Nahum L. , Ptak R.
Published: October 2024

Eine homonyme Hemianopsie (HH) hat oft weitreichende Auswirkungen auf alltagliche Aktivitaten, wie Navigation im Raum, Lesen oder Computerarbeit. Die Rehabilitation zur Verringerung dieser Behinderung ist daher wichtig, und es wurden verschiedene Techniken vorgeschlagen, um eine Wiederherstellung oder wenigstens die Kompensation des beeintrachtigten Gesichtsfelds zu fordern. Wir diskutieren hier die Ergebnisse einer Behandlung von HH mittels angepasster Boxtherapie. Ein 58-jahriger Mann mit stabiler, linksseitiger HH nahm sechs Monate nach rechtsseitigem temporo-okzipitalen Schlaganfall an 36 Sitzungen Boxtherapie teil. Zur wiederholten Stimulation und Kompensation seines blinden Gesichtsfelds wurden in 36 Trainingseinheiten Boxubungen mit allmahlich steigendem Schwierigkeitsgrad durchgefuhrt. Der Patient wies vor Beginn des Trainings eine stabile HH auf. Nach sechs Monaten Boxtherapie berichtete er Verbesserungen in Navigation, Lesen und Objektsuche. Eine Perimetrieuntersuchung zeigte eine teilweise Erholung des linken oberen Quadranten, welcher vor Anfang der Therapie eine teilweise Blindheit aufwies. Das horizontale Gesichtsfeld zeigte eine Erweiterung um 20°. Wir kommen zum Schluss, dass Boxtherapie eine Verhaltenskompensation von LHH bewirken kann, welche moglicherweise durch die besonders aktive, multisensorische Natur dieser Behandlungsart bestimmt ist. Schlüsselwörter: laterale homonyme Hemianopsie, Kompensation, Rehabilitation, Sporttherapie
30 Jahre BAR-Phasenmodell der neurologischen Rehabilitation – eine Erfolgsgeschichte
Authors: Rollnik J. D.
Published: October 2024

Weltweit einmalig hat die Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft für Rehabilitation (BAR) 1994 das Phasenmodell der neurologisch-neurochirurgischen Rehabilitation entwickelt, das dafür sorgt, dass schwer kranke Menschen über eine geschlossene Rehabilitationskette – von der Intensivmedizin bis zurück an den Arbeitsplatz – wieder zu größtmöglicher Teilhabe geführt werden. In Zeiten der Krankenhausreform gilt es zu verhindern, dass die Nahtlosigkeit dieser Versorgung gefährdet wird. Die Kliniken des BDH Bundesverband Rehabilitation leben diese ganzheitliche Versorgung und Rehabilitation in besonderer Weise. Der Beitrag illustriert die phasenübergreifende Rehabilitation und ihre Erfolge in den letzten 30 Jahren. Keywords: Neurorehabilitation, Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft für Rehabilitation, Phasenmodell
Team-basierte Nachsorge bei Personen mit außerklinischem Intensivpflegebedarf – erste Erfahrungen aus dem OptiNIV-Projekt
Authors: Bender A. , Einhäupl B. , Götze D. , Platz T.
Published: October 2024

PatientInnen mit schweren akuten neurologischen Erkrankungen, z.B. nach einem Schlaganfall oder Schädel-Hirn-Trauma, können auch durch eine intensive neurologischneurochirurgische Frührehabilitation (NNFR) nicht immer von einer Trachealkanüle (TK) und/oder einer maschinellen Beatmung entwöhnt (»geweant«) werden. Die Entlassung aus der stationären NNFR erfolgt dann häufig in die außerklinische Intensivpflege (AKI). Das vom Innovationsausschuss gefördert Projekt OptiNIV versucht durch mobile Spezialistenteams, regelmäßiges Case Management und gezielte stationäre Aufenthalte in NNFR-Kliniken innerhalb eines Jahres möglichst viele PatientInnen von einer TK und/oder Beatmung zu entwöhnen. Die Rekrutierung des Projektes ist abgeschlossen, es bestätigt sich eine relativ hohe Mortalität und eine große Heterogenität in den ambulanten Versorgungsstrukturen. Im Sinne des »Continuum of Care« ist es notwendig, Versorgungsstrukturen und -prozesse aufzubauen, die der Herausforderung der komplexen Versorgung in der AKI gerecht werden können. Keywords: Trachealkanüle, Beatmung, ambulante Intensivpflege
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION DURING THE NEW NORMAL ERA
Authors: Warnaen Andi , Nurlaili Nurlaili , Yastutik Yastutik , Karunia Dowi
Published: October 2024

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, the pandemic has seriously impacted agriculture sectors. Coffee farmers are one of the groups significantly affected by this pandemic. In addition, agricultural extension, as one of the essential instruments in improving farmers' knowledge and skills, faces new challenges in providing services after the pandemic ends. This study examines the condition of agricultural extension after the Covid-19 pandemic in Malang Regency from the aspects of extension planning, extension materials, methods, media, and extension evaluation. The research was conducted in AMSTIRDAM sub-districts of Malang Regency. This research used a quantitative descriptive method. The research respondents were 97 coffee farmers randomly selected from 2622 coffee farmers. Primary data were obtained through observation, questionnaire distribution, and respondent interviews. Secondary data were obtained from the Agricultural Extension Office. The results showed that during the COVID-19 pandemic or the new normal era, agricultural extension officers continued to develop programs together with farmers even though it was done without face-to-face interaction (online). Agricultural extension workers also continue to facilitate the preparation of RDKK. During the COVID-19 pandemic, agricultural extension workers conveyed more information about capital. The extension method and media use an indirect approach and the use of social media. In addition, agricultural extension workers also continue to evaluate the impact of counseling during the pandemic. It can be concluded that agricultural extension workers continue to carry out extension activities for farmers even with various adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing strict health protocols, including reducing face-to-face activities.
EXPORT PERFORMANCE OF INDONESIAN BLACK PEPPER IN THE UNITED STATES MARKET
Authors: Tarigan Anita Carolin Aprilia , Suharno Suharno , Harmini Harmini
Published: October 2024

Indonesia pepper, contributing 11% of the U.S. market, is below Vietnam as a significant supplier and is followed by Brazil. Based on the growth rate of Indonesian pepper exports to the U.S. market, Indonesia is second after Vietnam. Indonesian pepper exports to the American market have limitations, and competition exists between the countries exporting pepper. The research used the export of a sort of whole black pepper. This study aims to determine Indonesian black pepper's competitiveness and demand position in the U.S. market. The performance of Indonesia's black pepper exports to the U.S. market was analyzed using the revealed comparative advantage (RCA) method, export product dynamics (EPD), and the almost ideal demand system (AIDS) method. The dependent variable is the share of Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil, and India, and the independent variable is the price of pepper from the countries. The analysis results show that black pepper has comparative and competitive competitiveness. Indonesian black pepper has the highest expenditure elasticity, elastic price elasticity, and cross elasticity; it is a substitute for Vietnam and complementary to Brazil and India. Indonesian black pepper has good export performance and a high demand for imports, so Indonesia has the potential to increase exports by increasing the export volume of quality pepper at competitive prices, according to what the U.S. market wants.
COLLABORATION AMONG FARMER’S AND INTERMEDIARY TRADERS IN MARKETING OF GREENHOUSE HYDROPONIC PRODUCTS IN GREATER MALANG
Authors: Dewi Ni Made Gita Santhika , Susrusa Ketut Budi , Arisena Gede Mekse Korri , Bakhtiar Ary
Published: October 2024

The emergence of negative effects associated with conventional agriculture encourages a transition from conventional to modern agriculture. Hydroponic farming, which utilizes water as a growing medium, is one form of modern agriculture. This research aimed to find out the management of farming business governance of hydroponic greenhouse products in Greater Malang, which includes commodities marketed, marketing institutions involved, the form of marketing channels that occur, and marketing functions used by analyzing marketing margins and farmer's share and knowing the corporate system between traders of hydroponic greenhouse products in Greater Malang. This study analyzed the data using qualitative and quantitative descriptive methods. Moreover, this study utilized ten samples determined by purposive sampling with consideration the aim of this research is clear, namely to find out the marketing of hydroponics greenhouse products in Greater Malang. In addition, the sample for this study was selected using the snowball sampling method, which sampled the marketing channels of the previous ten samples. The results of this study indicate that the management of hydroponic greenhouse vegetables in Greater Malang begins with the most frequently traded product, in this case, lettuce. Participating marketing institutions included farmers, collecting traders, retailers, restaurant consumers, and end consumers. Level 1 marketing channel is the channel with the most consumers. The marketing functions used are the exchange function, the procurement function, and the facilitating function. Level 0 marketing channels have no marketing margin value because the price farmers receive is identical to that of consumers. Marketing channel level 0 for all commodities and marketing channel level 1 for all commodities are deemed efficient for the farmer's share. The cooperative system among hydroponic greenhouse vegetable sellers in Greater Malang is harmonious, contributing to a healthy market atmosphere.
CHALLENGES AND GAP CAPACITY OF PALM OIL FARMERS IN ACCESSING DIGITAL EXTENSION AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Authors: Purwadi Purwadi , Firmansyah Erick , Nurjanah Danik
Published: October 2024

Palm oil cultivation practices in the future must adopt good agricultural practices (GAP) to ensure sustainability and market acceptance. If farmers fail to implement GAP, they will face the threat of being marginalized and even eliminated from the supply chain. Extension services can be a means of disseminating information regarding the palm oil GAP. With the development of ICT, opportunities have opened up to use digital platforms as a medium for extension. In this research, a socio-economic and demographic characteristics of farmers for digital-based extension services was studied. Farmer data from four locations namely East Kotawaringin, Paser, Sekadau, and Central Mamuju were collected. Data from each parameter component at each location was analyzed for variance (Anova) at a 5% level of significance. The results show that the level of education is directly proportional, while age is inversely proportional to the level of ownership of smartphones as a means of digital education. The existence of farmer groups increases the percentage of conventional extension received by farmers, and where farmers also get information regarding the availability of digital extension materials. The variations in the level of importance and type of information needed by farmers are caused by the development phases of oil palm plantations. Recommendations for overcoming challenges and reducing the gap in farmer capacity in accessing digital extension is development of an integrated digital platform specifically for extension on oil palm cultivation that is adaptive to the needs of farmers and to various digital tools to enhance dissemination.
FARMER SATISFACTION WITH THE FARMER CARD PROGRAM IN KENDAL REGENCY, CENTRAL JAVA
Authors: Mukson Mukson , Ekowati Titik , Prasetyo Edy , Handayani Migie
Published: October 2024

The subsidized fertilizer distribution program through farmer card (Kartu Tani), initiated since 2016, requires evaluation and improvement in its implementation. The use of subsidized fertilizers must be precise in its dose and timing in order to increase productivity.  The purpose of this study is to analyze the level of satisfaction of farmers with the farmer cardprogram related to subsidized fertilizers. This research employs the survey method. The location was determined by purposive sampling with five urban villages based on the number of distributed cards and each of them represents three regions; lowlands, midlands, and uplands. The respondents to this study were 100 people; 20 people from each urban village were selected using the random sampling method. The data were taken using the interview method based on questionnaires distributed to farmers. The collected data was then analyzed using the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) and Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) methods. The results showed that most of the farmers who received the card in Kendal Regency were predominantly male, had high school education, and with an average land ownership of 0.5-1.0 hectares. The IPA analysis showed that in quadrant I (8 attributes need improvement), quadrant II (there are 16 achievement attributes that need to be maintained), quadrant III (11 low priority attributes) and quadrant IV (7 redundant attributes). Farmers' satisfaction with the farmer card program is at 71.69%, which is in the range of 61%-80.99%. In other words, the farmers are satisfied with the farmer ard services provided by the government.
INTERPRETING FARMER ATTITUDE TO FOOD LOSS PHENOMENON IN THE FRESH MILK SUPPLY CHAIN IN BANYUMAS, INDONESIA
Authors: Iftita Denok Meinar , Romadlon Fauzan , Karima Halim Qista
Published: October 2024

Food loss is currently a global problem for both developing and developed countries. Food loss is defined as the loss of a portion of food that is still raw but cannot be processed into a food product because the resulting material does not meet the desired quality. Food loss occurs in livestock production, and one focus is the milk supply chain. Food loss in milking usually occurs due to activities carried out during the harvest, post-harvest, and distribution processes. Food loss in the milk supply chain is caused by decreased milk quality and the farmer's attitude. Problems regarding the attitude of farmers that often occur are farmers' low attitude of responsibility to conduct something. This study aims to determine the effect of farmer attitudes to food loss in the milk supply chain. The method used was quantitative by collecting data from a survey of 46 milk farmers in Bayumas. Then, data were analyzed using the ANOVA approach. The results showed that demographics significantly affect farmers’ attitudes toward food loss in the milk supply chain. The food loss is due to farmers' treatments, including feeding, filtering milk into milk cans, and depositing milk in the shelter. Most farmers are over 50 and need more attention and knowledge about food loss in the milk supply chain. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct regular counseling programs for farmers in the supply chain regarding food loss mitigation. The stakeholders can provide the program to add new insights related to food loss. There should be intervention from the deposit shelter and cooperative in helping to increase farmers' awareness of food loss in quantity and quality.
ANALYSIS OF PRE-PROSPEROUS HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION DIVERSITY IN LAMPUNG PROVINCE (SUSENAS DATA ANALYSIS, 2019)
Authors: Nugrahanti Desmarita , Sayekti Wuryaningsih Dwi , Lestari Dyah Aring Hepiana
Published: October 2024

Food security has clear goals and impacts on efforts to improve nutrition and improve community welfare.  To achieve this, diversification of food consumption plays an important role. Diversification of food consumption has a role in efforts to improve nutrition and to obtain quality human beings and reduce dependence on certain commodities. However, consumption pattern is different to each household depending on its income levels. The majority of household welfare levels in Lampung Province are categorized as pre-prosperous households. The economic situation (income) of pre-prosperous households can affect the food choice. If the food choice is inappropriate, the fulfillment of nutritional quality is not optimal and can affect the quality of human resources. As a result, research on this topic was critical, particularly in lower middle-class households especially pre-prosperous households. The goal of this study was to examine the amount of consumption diversification and its determinants among the pre-prosperous households. Secondary data from the 2019 SUSENAS raw data were used in this investigation. This survey included 2,792 households as samples. The Berry Index was employed to quantify the diversity of food consumption, and binary logistic regression analysis was performed to study its determinants. The amount of food consumption diversity among pre-prosperous households in Lampung Province was moderate. The Berry Index had an average value of 0.827. Household income, education of the head of the household, education of the mother, gender of the head of the household, and type of region all had a positive effect on household food consumption diversity, whereas the number of household members had a negative effect.  Based on these results, comprehensive policies are needed with clear targets and programs that contribute to increasing employment opportunities and income so that family consumption is more diverse and of high quality.  In addition, it is also necessary to increase the contribution of education both through formal and non-formal education, and promotion in the implementation of counseling or socialization on diversification of food consumption.
ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY IN HYBRID CORN SEED FARMING IN RANDUBLATUNG DISTRICT BLORA REGENCY
Authors: Kurnia Septy Alif , Ekowati Titik , Handayani Migie
Published: October 2024

Efficiency is important to know to see the success of a farming business. Farming activities in producing a product cannot be separated from the use of production factors. Using production factors appropriately and efficiently will provide benefits for farmers, namely maximum productivity. This research aims to analyze the factors that influence hybrid corn seed production, as well as analyzing technical, allocative and economic efficiency. The research location is Randublatung District, Blora Regency, Central Java. The research method used was a case study of seed breeder farmers in Randublatung District using saturated sampling with a total sample of 53 farmers. The analytical method used is quantitative descriptive analysis which includes influence analysis, technical, allocative and economic efficiency analysis using Stochastic Frontier. The results of the research show that there is a simultaneous influence between land variables, seeds, urea fertilizer, phonska fertilizer, pesticides and labor on hybrid corn production results. The variables of land area, seeds and urea fertilizer partially have a significant effect on production results, while the variables of phonska fertilizer, pesticides and labor partially have no effect on production results. The technical efficiency results of hybrid corn farming in Randublatung District are quite technically efficient with an average technical efficiency value of 0.878. The results of the analysis of allocative and economic efficiency show that it is not yet efficient with average values of 0.337 and 0.293 respectively. Opportunities to increase the efficiency of hybrid corn seed farming in Randublatung District include farmers better allocating inputs according to their needs so that input costs are not large, providing more intensive counseling and assistance to farmers regarding hybrid corn seed cultivation techniques, especially in the use of inputs so that they are more proportional in accordance with recommendations from relevant agencies.
STATUS OF SUSTAINABILITY OF ORGANIC RICE COMMODITIES AS RURAL ECONOMIC POTENTIAL IN BONDOWOSO REGENCY
Authors: Diartho Herman Cahyo
Published: October 2024

The complexity of organic farming system problems starts from the increasingly scarce availability of land resources, farmers' business capital which is still very limited and marketing access and the organic rice market chain, population growth continues to increase every year and the low quality of community resources, and knowledge in the application of technology and quality standardization will impact on the sustainability of organic rice commodities. The aim of this research is to analyze the sustainability status of organic rice commodities in terms of ecological, economic and social dimensions. The analytical method used in this research is Rapfish which is modified into RAP-Organic rice using the Multidimensional scaling method. The results of research on the multi-dimensional sustainability status of organic rice commodities including ecological, economic, social and infrastructure & technology dimensions show that organic rice commodities have a fairly sustainable index value with an index value of 73.58, meaning that with this index value all dimensions include: ecological dimension, economic, social and infrastructure & technology influence the sustainability status of organic rice commodities. The implication of the analysis results is that the Regional Government needs to increase attention to organic rice farmer groups regarding the importance of organic rice businesses by making special policies for the development of organic rice businesses to continue to increase the sustainability of organic rice commodities.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF COOPERATIVE ROLE TO MILK PRODUCTION AND INCOME OF CORPORATE FARMS IN SEMARANG DISTRICT
Authors: Fifin Fifin , Mukson Mukson , Gayatri Siwi
Published: October 2024

Dairy cooperatives play an important role in improving the welfare of member farmers. Working together increases dairy farming and farmer income. However, farmers' income is low despite rising production due to individual sales. The cooperative is expected to increase income through its role with group strength and efficiency. Cooperatives are utilized to increase income through joint milk production. This study analyzes the role of cooperatives in milk production and income generation of farmers in Semarang. The research was carried out by survey method with questionnaires as a research tool. This research was conducted in 3 cooperatives active in Semarang Regency, Andini Luhur KUD, Nusantara KSU and Mekar KUD. Sampling was carried out through the proportional quita sampling method, with 120 breeders as respondents. Data processing was carried out using path analysis as the analysis method. The average ownership of lactating dairy cows was 2,825 heads/farmer, while milk production per head per day increased to 9.92 liters. Dairy income increased from the previous year and was above minimum wage both in 2022 and 2023, which was Rp2,804,300.53 per month. The results of the path analysis show that the role of cooperatives as marketing guarantors has a major role in increasing income through milk production. Thus, to increase the income of dairy farmers, it is necessary to improve the quality of milk production and the development of cooperatives as marketing guarantors. The implementation is expected to increase the income of dairy farmers so that it has implications for the economy of the national dairy farming sector.
Mikrohistorie a historická antropologie
Authors: Nodl Martin
Published: October 2024

This article seeks to define the relationship between historical anthropology and three different levels of the conception of microhistory: 1) microhistory, the heroes of which are representatives of the lower strata of society, marginal or exceptional individuals; 2) microhistory of conflict; 3) "demographic" or "population" microhistory. On the basis of comparison of the original methodological starting points of Italian micro-historians with the microhistorical works of the 1980s and 90s, it emphasises the experimental character of this microhistorical research, considering the issue in the context of the work of historians who openly identified with micro-history, and looking in detail at the examples of Carlo Ginzburg and Emmanuel Le Roy Laduries. On the other hand, with reference to study of the relations between microhistory and prosopography it shows that a whole range of microhistorical approaches have deeper roots in the medievalist scholarship of the 1950s and 60s and that the novelty of the later decades consisted primarily in the posing of anthropological questions and emphasis on the sublateral strata of society, conceived not quantitatively by through exceptional individuals. The article takes a very critical view of the so-called "demographic" microhistory cultivated by the Göttingen School, and tries to show that it lacks and genetic kinship to the two other microhistorical approaches outlined and that here the only criterion of microhistoricity is the limitation of research to a very small local community and its family structures.
Odpověď: malý seminář pro začátečníky a trocha komentářů
Authors: Třeštík Dušan
Published: October 2024

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Několik poznámek k odpovědi Dušana Třeštíka
Authors: Šulc Jaroslav , Kypta Jan , Jiřík Jaroslav
Published: October 2024

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Budoucí historici, učitelé, byznysmeni, novináři
Authors: Koldinská Marie , Šedivý Ivan
Published: October 2024

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Dušan Třeštík, Mýty kmene Čechů (7.-10. století). Tři studie ke "Starým pověstem českým".
Authors: Rychterová Pavlína
Published: October 2024

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Derridova výzva historii_ text a kontext
Authors: Lavický Jan
Published: October 2024

Jacques Derrida´s deconstruction is a way of thinking that is still not very well known in Czech intellectual life and for various reasons professional historians see it as a threat to the history as a scientific discipline. In reality, as can be seen from the example of G.G. Iggers, such fears tend to be based on ignorance or irresponsible treatment of Derrida´s texts, and as a result the possible benefits of Derrida´s conceprts for history are overlooked. This study aims to elucidate the key concepts and sections of Derrida´s philosohpy, especially those that relate relatively directly to historical science and have potentially important consequences for it.
Jana Machačová, Jiří Matějček, Nástin sociálního vývoje českých zemí 1780–1914
Authors: Horská Pavla
Published: October 2024

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Od tuláků k nezaměstnaným
Authors: Rákosník Jakub
Published: October 2024

This article focuses on the genesis of the concept of "unemployment". The concept as we understand it today took root at the close of the 19th century, at a time when the first – very tentative – forms of unemployment insurance began to appear. here, I am trying to capture the language used in the past to describe people who did not work, which of course was to influence the way society was to deal with such non-working people. Liberalism in the 19th century and the ideas on the nature and tasks of man in the world that were associated with it created an anthropological description in which the importance of material assistance was supplanted by the disciplining and moral edification of fallen individuals which may be found in pre-liberal practice in the age of European mercantilism. Classical political economics also had difficulties explaining unemployment scientifically. Under its influence particularly in the first half of the 19th century, attention was shifted to an individualising explanation of the origins of unemployment, situating it to a large extent within the sphere of individual responsibility. I stress here the discursive "invention" of unemployment as opposed to what is perhaps a more ingrained idea today: that unemployment simply derives from the objective economic conditions that hold under capitalism.
Jiří Štaif, Obezřetná elita. Česká společnost mezi tradicí a revolucí 1830–1851
Authors: Horská Pavla
Published: October 2024

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Jiří Štaif, Obezřetná elita. Česká společnost mezi tradicí a revolucí 1830–1851
Authors: Šima Karel
Published: October 2024

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Patrick J. Geary, Europäische Völker im frühen Mittelalter. Zur Legende vom Werden der Nationen.
Authors: Žůrek Václav
Published: October 2024

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Marc Bloch, Králové divotvůrci. Studie o nadpřirozenosti přisuzované královské moci, zejména ve Francii a Anglii
Authors: Středová Veronika
Published: October 2024

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Jan Křen, Dvě století střední Evropy
Authors: Fasora Lukáš , Hanuš Jiří
Published: October 2024

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Martin Wihoda, Zlatá bula sicilská. Podivuhodný příběh ve vrstvách paměti
Authors: Kremer Jan
Published: October 2024

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Martin Malia, Sovětská tragédie. Dějiny socialismu v Rusku v letech 1917–1991
Authors: Dobeš Jan
Published: October 2024

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