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Pelatihan Penggunaan Canva Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Pendidikan di SMA 19 Gowa
Authors: Magfirah Magfirah , Harlina Sitti
Published: February 2025

Good education is greatly influenced by the learning media used. The right media can make the teaching and learning process more effective and enjoyable, making it easier for students to understand the material. Apart from that, interesting media can also increase students' learning motivation. In Community Service (PKM) with the theme Training on Using Canva as a Learning Media at SMA 19 Gowa, this activity aims to provide learning to teachers so that they can use Canva as a teaching aid. The implementation method includes a direct approach, practice, preparing interesting material, providing facilities, guidance, and evaluation to measure the results of the questionnaires that we distribute. The results of the questionnaire showed that 15 female participants and 8 male participants felt very satisfied. The assessment of the PKM facilitator was also positive, with 13 female teachers and 6 male teachers assessing the facilitator as very good. In assessing the relevance of the training, 7 participants said it was very relevant, 1 participant was relevant, and 8 participants were quite relevant. The participants wanted ongoing material regarding the use of Canva in creating learning slides. Through this PKM, we have succeeded in providing a positive impact and new skills in using innovative learning media, so that teachers are expected to be more effective in teaching and improve the quality of education at SMA 19 Gowa.
Menumbuhkan Budaya Gemar Menabung pada Anak Usia Dini dan Meningkatkan Kreativitas dengan Menghias Celengan
Authors: Pramesti Adista Ika , Assyifa Mutiya Nur , Khomsatun Siti , Aryani Habsyah Fitri
Published: February 2025

Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) or community service program are a form of community service by students as one of implementation the knowledge they have gained directly to the community. This socialization activity has the main target, namely Kandang Panjang Village children aged 2 to 12 years. The aim of this activity is to build an interest in saving in children from an early age through the KKN work program of the Faculty of Economics and Business. This research uses a socialization method by delivering material offline or face to face. Data collection methods include observation, interviews and documentation obtained from various sources related to the topic being studied, as well as literature related to this research. The results of this research indicate that KKN students at the Faculty of Economics and Business use educational resources to increase children's awareness of saving from an early age. The material presented is in the form of the meaning of saving, how to save, the benefits of saving, and at the same time decorating piggy banks as an intermediary to train children's creativity in the hope that the material will be easier for children to understand. The children's enthusiasm during the socialization is a sign of the success of the work program being implemented.
Pendampingan Wirausaha Mikro Pengrajin Rumahan Untuk Produk Olahan Eceng Gondok Bernilai Ekspor
Authors: Rustam Suhardi , Lomagio Afriana , Fadli Muh , Patilima Vina Saputri , Paramata Faldimas
Published: February 2025

Program Pendampingan Masyarakat Pemula (PMP) aimed at developing water hyacinth crafts in Alata Village, Gorontalo. This home craft industry has great potential to improve the local economy and environmental sustainability. The assistance explained the importance of lake water hyacinth weed as a raw material for environmentally friendly crafts, as well as the challenges faced by craftsmen in production, management and marketing. The resulting crafts, such as bags and furniture, have export prospects, but require further support in terms of skills, resources and promotion.The proposed solutions include partnerships with raw material suppliers, technical training, increasing production efficiency, as well as marketing and financial management training. This program also emphasizes digital marketing, with the aim of expanding the market reach of artisans and building export channels. The methodology used includes training sessions, provision of equipment and consistent monitoring to ensure project sustainability. This initiative is in line with Indonesia's Green Economy goals, encouraging environmentally friendly business practices while empowering local craftsmen. Through this program, students will also gain direct experience in business management including creating digital products from the environment, integrating their learning with community service.
Cerita dari Posyandu: Pengalaman Orang Tua dalam Mendeteksi Tumbuh Kembang Anak
Authors: Restya Dhifa Noor , Khoerunnisa Abelia , Karomatunnisa Nita , Yuniar Riska , Muqodas Idat , Nikawanti Gia , Ardiyanti Dhea
Published: February 2025

This community service activity examines parental involvement in early detection of child development through Posyandu services in Margamukti Village, Pangalengan District. Using a qualitative approach involving participatory observation and in-depth interviews, data was collected from two informants who regularly visit Posyandu. The results showed that Posyandu plays an important role in supporting early detection of child development, especially in monitoring weight, height and nutritional status. However, there are gaps in parents' understanding of certain developmental indicators, such as speech milestones and emotional regulation. Informants emphasized the importance of Posyandu services but also highlighted the need for more in-depth education on child development. Challenges include low health literacy among some parents and limited understanding of early detection practices. Recommendations include personalized counseling through a door-to-door approach and increased education programs led by Posyandu cadres to bridge this gap. This activity underscores the importance of parental engagement and targeted education efforts to ensure optimal child development outcomes.
REFLEKSJE NA TEMAT WITKIEWICZOWSKIEGO PROMOWANIA PRZESTRZENI EUKLIDESOWEJ
Authors: Kościuszko Krzysztof
Published: February 2025

W niniejszym artkule autor podjął się rekonstrukcji poglądów Witkacego na temat euklidesowości, względnie nieeuklidesowości fizycznej przestrzeni, i stawia pytania o aktualną wartość jego programu obrony euklidesowości. Chodzi tu o rekonstrukcję, ponieważ jego rękopisy zostały zniszczone podczas wojny i sporej części poglądów trzeba się domyślać.
Towards Automatic Composition of Web Services: SAT-Based Concretisation of Abstract Scenarios
Authors: Niewiadomski Artur , Penczek Wojciech , Połrola Agata , Szreter Maciej , Zbrzezny Andrzej
Published: February 2025

Automating the composition of web services is an object of a growing interest. In our paper [13] we proposed a method for converting the problem of the composition to the problem of building a graph of worlds consisting of formally defined objects, and presented the first phase of this composition aimed at building a graph of types of services (an abstract graph). In this work we propose a method of replacing abstract flows of this graph by sequences of concrete services able to satisfy the user’s request. The method is based on SAT-based reachability checking for (timed) automata with discrete data and parametric assignments.
Making the Body Plan: Precision in the Genetic Hierarchy of	Drosophila Embryo Segmentation
Authors: Spirov Alexander V. , Holloway David M.
Published: February 2025

We quantify fluctuations in protein expression for three of the segmentation genes in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. These proteins are representative members of the first three levels of a signalling hierarchy which determines the segmented body plan: maternal (Bicoid protein); gap (Hunchback protein); and pair-rule (Even-skipped protein). We quantify both inter-embryo and inter-nucleus (within a single embryo) variability in expression, especially with respect to positional specification by concentration gradient reading. Errors are quantified both early and late in cleavage cycle 14, during which the protein patterns develop, to study the dynamics of error transmission. We find that Bicoid displays very large positional errors, while expression of the downstream genes, Hunchback and Even-skipped, displays far more precise positioning. This is evidence that the pattern formation of the downstream proteins is at least partially independent of maternal signal, i.e. evidence against simple concentration gradient reading. We also find that fractional errors in concentration increase during cleavage cycle 14.
Parametric Stability Evaluation in Computer Experiments on the	Mathematical Model of Drosophila Control Gene Subnetwork
Authors: Tchuraev Rustem N. , Galimzyanov Alexander V.
Published: February 2025

Using the method of generalized threshold models, the problem is formulated and solved to evaluate the parametric stability of the model of a gene subnetwork controlling the early ontogenesis of the fruit fly Droso-phila melanogaster. Computer experiments have been performed to test the parametric stability of the model. Quan-titative evaluations have been obtained for parametric stability of the Drosophila gene subnetwork in nuclei along the embryo's anterior-posterior axis. The results of computer experiments have been compared with the previous research data on "sensitivity" of functioning regimes to random changes of the parameters in the models of prokary-otic and eukaryotic systems, namely the system controlling the λ-phage development and the subsystem controlling the flower morphogenesis of Arabidopsis thaliana. The obtained results confirm high parametric stability of gene networks that control the development of organisms.
Analysis of Bacterial RM-Systems through Genome-Scale Analysis and	Related Taxonomy Issues
Authors: Vandenbogaert Mathias , Makeev Vsevolod
Published: February 2025

Recognition sites for type II restriction and modification enzymes in genomes of several bacteria are recognized as semi-palindromic motifs and are avoided at a significant degree. The key idea of contrast word analysis with respect to RMS recognition sites, is that under-represented words are likely to be selected against. Starting from over- or underrepresented words corresponding to RMS recognition sites in specific clades, the specificity of unknown R-M systems can be highlighted. Among the known restriction enzymes, that are described in the REBASE database of restriction and modification systems, many of their recognition sites are still uncharacterized. Eventually, this motivates studies aimed at assessing horizontal transferring events of RMS in micro-organisms through the analysis of word usage biases in well-determined genomic regions.

A probabilistic model is built on a first-order Markovian chain. Statistics on the k-neighborhood of a word is carried out to assess the biological significance of a genomic motif. Efficient word counting procedures have been implemented and statistics are used for the assessment of the significance of individual words in large sequences. On the basis of the set of most avoided words, and in accordance to the IUPAC coding standards, suggestions are made regarding potential recognition sequences. In certain cases, a comparison of avoided palindromic words in taxonomically related bacteria shows a pattern of relatedness of their R-M systems. For strengthening this analysis, the primary protein structure of all type II R-M systems known in REBASE have been blasted against the nr-GENBANK database. The combination of these analyses has revealed some interesting examples of possible horizontal transfer events of R-M systems.
How Well Does Charge Reparametrisation Account for Solvent	Screening in Molecular Mechanics Calculations? The Example of Myosin
Authors: Schwarzl Sonja M. , Huang Danzhi , Smith Jeremy C. , Fischer Stefan
Published: February 2025

The rate constant of an enzyme-catalysed reaction is one of the major target properties to understand protein function. Atomic-detail computer simulations can in principle be used to estimate rate constants from the energy profile along the reaction coordinate. For such simulations, molecular mechanics is combined with a quantum description of the reaction process. In molecular mechanics calculations, the electrostatic field is represented by the Coulomb potential of partial atomic charges which have been parametrised for small building blocks in vacuum and transferred to the macromolecule. In aqueous solution, however, the electrostatic interactions are affected by the solvent polarization. While this can be described by numerically solving the Poisson–Boltzmann equation, it is computationally expensive. A simple approximation to this is to optimally reproduce the electrostatic potential in solution by reparametrising the partial atomic charges in such a way that a simple Coulomb potential can still be used. Such a procedure would allow to perform fast calculations of reaction processes in proteins while accounting for the solvent screening effect. Here, this method is tested on myosin, a motor protein that is both an enzyme and exists in very different conformations.
A Database on Alternative Splice Forms on the Integrated Genetic	Map Service (IGMS)
Authors: Pospisil Heike , Herrmann Alexander , Pankow Harald , Reich Jens G.
Published: February 2025

The IGMS is a comprehensive information system that combines the knowledge from genomic sequence, genetic map and genetic disorders databases. This system is updated weekly and focuses on the analysis of EST data. The IGMS identifies UniGene clusters that are differentially expressed in different types of cancer with respect to different reference tissues. The results can be combined with clinical data to asses the potential relevance of specific genes for patient survival or metastatic spread. The second application maps EST with a specific expression profile. Our third application generates a database of alternative splice forms for nine organisms from EST and mRNA sequence data. The results can be used to find splicing patterns specific for certain tissues or tumour types. Availability: http://www.bioinf.mdc-berlin.de/igms/.
Penggunaan Outdoor Learning dan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran IPS di MTs Salafiyah Cirebon
Authors: Susanti Susanti , Puspitasari Ratna , Puspitasari Euis
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi dengan masih rendahnya motivasi siswa dalam mengikuti pembelajaran IPS serta kurang aktif berpartisipasi dalam proses pembelajaran dan pemilihan model pembelajaran yang terkesan monoton. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penggunaan outdoor learning dan berpikir kritis siswa pada mata pelajaran IPS kelas VIII di MTs salafiyah kota cirebon. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus dikarenakan data yang terkumpul hasil dari pengamatan di MTs Salafiyah kota Cirebon. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi dengan uji keabsahan data menggunakan teknik triangulasi yang menggunakan referensi dan member check. Hasil penelitian ini bahwa penggunaan outdoor learning dan berpikir kritis siswa yaitu mampu membawa siswa pada pengalaman nyataserta siswa mampu menjawab, menganalisis dan menyimpulkan pembelajaran. Penggunaan outdoor learning pada mata pelajaran juga mengajak siswa untuk belajar sambil bermain dan tidak memberikan banyak teori kemudian model pembelajaran menyesuaikan dengan materi yang sedang dipelajari misal dengan membawa bola dunia, atlas ataupun membawa siswa langsung ke lingkungan sekolah seperti taman dan lainnya.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Make A Match dan Picture And Picture Terhadap Hasil Belajar IPS
Authors: Apriani Lisa Nia , Hatami Wisnu
Published: February 2025

Tujuan dalam penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh model pembelajaran make a match dan picture and picture ini terhadap hasil belajar IPS di kelas VII MTs NU Astanajapura Kabupaten Cirebon. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, desain penelitian quasi eksperiment. Dengan jumlah responden 49 siswa yang terdiri dari kelas kontrol dan kelas eskperimen. Teknik pengumpulan yaitu dengan cara observasi, angket, soal pretest dan posttest serta dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji prosentase, normalitas, homogenitas, dan uji independent sampel t-test dengan bantuan statistik SPSS Versi 21. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa respon kelas eksperimen terhadap penerapan model make a match dan picture and picture sebesar 75,9 %. Skor tersebut tergolong pada kategori “Baik Sekali” yang berada di antara 75% - 100%. Hasil belajar siswa dengan nilai rata-rata N-Gain score untuk kelas eksperimen yaitu sebesar 62,8% termasuk kategori “Cukup Efektif”. Sedangkan nilai rata-rata N-Gain score kelas kontrol yaitu sebesar 53,3% termasuk dalam kategori “Kurang Efektif”. Hasil uji independent sampel T-Tes diperoleh nilai sig (2-tailed) 0,009 lebih kecil dari 0,05. Maka H0 ditolak Ha diterima, yang artinya terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran make a match dan picture and picture terhadap hasil belajar IPS di kelas VII MTs NU Astanajapura.
Kata Kunci : model pembelajaran; hasil belajar; ilmu pengetahuan sosial
UNLOCKING THE POSSIBILITIES OF USING MULTI-SPECTRAL IMAGES FOR ACCURATE CROP ASSESSMENT
Authors: Kulikovska Olha , Kolodiy Pavlo , Stupen Roman
Published: February 2025

The paper describes the theoretical and technical aspects of obtaining information on the condition of cereal crops based on medium resolution space multispectral imagery. Experimental studies have been carried out to create digital index maps for fields with grain crops. The high efficiency of the methodology for studying the state of fields using multispectral satellite images with the use of L1C and higher L2A processing level products is proved, the features and limitations of the methodology are shown. The theoretical and methodological foundations for processing multispectral satellite imagery results have been implemented in many application services and software. They allow, first of all, to generate such important products for explaining the state of vegetation in fields as vegetation index maps. Sentinel-2 L1C and Sentinel-2 L2A space imagery is a valuable and inexpensive source of information on crop condition. During the pilot study, Sentinel- 2 L1C satellite image products were processed to bring them up to the level of Sentinel-2 L2A products. This is a complex step related to the correct selection of the atmospheric correction model and the conversion of pixel values into reflectivity of objects on the Earth's surface. Another important step in this process is the ortho-correction of the images using global terrain models. Such correction can be important for the further generation of task maps for soil and crop management. The creation of a time series of vegetation index maps for a field of winter wheat is a very substantive way to build a field history that fully confirms the theory of remote field monitoring. The information obtained allows us to adapt the processing algorithm to refine the measurement and prediction of quantitative indicators (biomass calculation, yield prediction, etc.). The experiment also revealed some positive features and drawbacks of the method of creating index maps. For example, under certain weather conditions in summer, correcting the images for atmospheric influence does not significantly affect the calculated index values. On the contrary, with the specified acquisition period (5 days), it may turn out that there are no more than 3-5 cloudless days in a month during the spring growing season, which significantly affects the efficiency of mapping. Accordingly, more reliable and accurate, but significantly more expensive, is the multispectral field survey from unmanned aerial vehicles.
Managing Work Activities on the Horizon of 2040: Which Challenges for Occupational Safety and Health at Work? A Foresight Study
Authors: Clerté Jennifer , Malenfer Marc , Aublet Cuvelier Agnès , Delecroix Bertrand , Planchard Marie-Eva , Marti Pierre-Antoine , Canivenc Suzy , Coutrot Thomas
Published: February 2025

Faced with technological change, which has accelerated since the early 2000s, and a world that is increasingly unstable, companies are looking for new ways of organizing their activities to make themselves more agile. At the same time, attitudes to work and career paths are changing: people are looking for a better work-life balance and meaningful work. However, their careers are increasingly fragmented. In addition, the fight against climate change imposes the transformation of production systems. These new trends are leading to the emergence of new ways of managing work activities, which will undoubtedly have an impact on OSH.

This paper summarizes the foresight study conducted by the Research Institute for Occupational Health and Safety in France (INRS) on the evolution of management methods and their possible consequences in terms of health and safety at work. With a multidisciplinary team, the Institute’s Watch and Foresight unit first explored the main factors of change underway in order to imagine during the second phase company profiles in 2040 based on the design fiction method. The profiles of these fictitious companies and their employees were then analysed by occupational health and safety experts to identify the main challenges and potential opportunities that could emerge in the domain of occupational risk prevention.
Navigating the Madness of Academic Publishing
Authors: Guedes Jhonny J M
Published: February 2025

The academic publishing industry, while essential for disseminating scientific knowledge, is riddled with ironies and challenges that often leave researchers in disbelief. Here I briefly explore the convoluted journey of scientific research from conception to publication, highlighting the immense effort scientists invest in their work only to face a complex and often costly publishing process. Despite the critical role of peer review, performed without financial compensation, many researchers must pay substantial article processing charges (APCs) to make their findings accessible. Alternatively, they encounter subscription-based journals that profit from paywalls, leaving researchers without royalties. While no-fee open access journals offer a glimmer of hope, they often lack the impact factors crucial for academic career progression. This paper delves into these issues, examines the disparity in APC affordability between the Global North and South, and discusses potential solutions. I advocate for a more equitable and collaborative scientific community, emphasizing the importance of venues controlled by scientific societies and the promise of preprints. I hope this brief contribution will provoke thought, renew discussions and, hopefully, lead to changes in the academic publishing landscape.
Malaysia’s Economic Growth: Evidence from Japan-Malaysia Bilateral Trade and Development Aid Relationships
Authors: Murad Ahmad Fiqry Ahmad , Azam Abdul Hafizh Mohd , Zainuddin Muhamad Rias K. V.
Published: February 2025

Look east policy (LEP) implemented in 1982 have a purpose to gain knowledge of best practices from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan as the top rising East Asian countries for a nation-building exercise. Despite the bilateral relationship has existed between Malaysia and Japan since 1957, LEP helped nurture Malaysia’s nation-building through a handful Japanese assistance initiatives, and Malaysia has remained one of Japan’s closest counterparts in Southeast Asia in return. This research explores the impact of bilateral trade and development aid between country on Malaysia’s economic growth from 1989 to 2020. Autoregressive distribution lag model (ARDL) reveals that Malaysia’s exports to Japan is positive and significant on Malaysia’s economic growth. Meanwhile, both Malaysia’s import from Japan and Malaysia’s development aid received from Japan are positive but insignificant on Malaysia’s economic growth. It deduces that LEP implemented back 40 years ago boosts Malaysia’s export activities to increase Malaysia’s economic development.
Microfinance Banks Utilization of Information Cues in the Prediction of Loan Default and Credit Risk in Nigeria: The Lens Modelling Approach
Authors: Ajah Eucharia Agom , Asuquo Innocent Asuquo , Agbachom Emmanuel Edet , Ettah Otu Ikoi , Eyo Emmanuel Okon
Published: February 2025

Credit risk has substantially increased in the last few years in most Microfinance banks in Nigeria even with layout mechanisms to checking this. This study was therefore focused on exploring the information cues utilized by loan officers in correctly predicting default and credit risk. 207 Microfinance banks from the six geo-political zones of the country were selected and used for the study and the loan officers were purposively selected in the administration of the questionnaire. This formed the judgment criterion of the model. 207 borrowers were also selected for the study. This group made up the environment criterion. The Lens Modelling approach was deployed in analyzing both criteria using default and/or credit risk cues such as borrowing capacity, interest rate, and appraisal procedure used in screening potential borrowers, banks’ monitoring plans for borrowers, and the number of active borrowers on the banks’ repayment calendar. Analyzed results showed that there was a high linear predictability of the judgment criterion (R2s = 0.879) and the environment criterion (R2e = 0.977). The achievement index of 0.943 further confirmed that the loan officers were consistent in their predictions of defaulting clients using the determining variables. Consequently, the study suggests an in-depth review of the root causes of default and/or credit risk as this study revealed that the loan officers had a firm grasp of the information cues that could predict credit risk and showed that the increased default rate was probably due to other factors outside their control.
Of Labor’s Weave and Fortune’s Hand: Unraveling the Complexities of Workforce Dynamics in the UK
Authors: Al Owais Abdelaziz , Joseph Robinson , Ullah Sami
Published: February 2025

Internationalization of markets and migration challenges have unveiled various aspects of labor markets and sustainable practices. It is critical to comprehend how these phenomena are related and intertwined to address these issues with the right policies. This study has examined the impact of globalization, mass migration, and sustainable labor practices and provided valuable insights into the existing literature and policy formulation. Qualitative research methodology was employed in this study and data was collected by interviewing employer representatives, policymakers, and officials from labor unions. The data analysis involved thematic analysis of key themes and patterns. The findings of this study highlighted a complicated relationship among processes such as globalization, migration, and work sustainability and emphasized that globalization is both facilitating and constraining for organizations, and mass migration was understood as ensuring the supply of labor, threatening social fabric of host countries and creating precarious working conditions for migrants. It was also found that some of the sustainable labor practices were prioritized by policymakers, although they had different challenges in implementing them, especially in the case of migrant workers. This study also provided deep understanding of the impacts of globalization and international migration on migrants and their host countries socially, politically, economically and culturally. Hence, the need for sustainable and pro-migrant policies, and pro-maternal relations that protects the interests of both migrant laborers and employers. Thus, the findings and policy implications which were formulated by using Hofstede’s Dimensions theory and Carroll’s Pyramid theory can help policymakers and organizations work out effective strategies to address the consequences of these global processes on the global labor markets.
The Effects of Changing Macroeconomic Conditions on the Commercial Bank Returns in South Africa
Authors: Mofokeng Tshepang , Moodley Fabian
Published: February 2025

The stability and profitability of commercial banks are closely tied to macroeconomic conditions, yet the precise nature of this relationship remains debated, especially in emerging markets like South Africa. Consequently, the objective of this study is to examine the effect of macroeconomic factors on South African commercial bank returns under changing market conditions. Using a two-state Markov regime-switching model, the study analyses data from six major South African banks over the period 2002 to 2023, including crucial financial periods like the global financial crisis (GFC) and the COVID-19 pandemic. The study finds that ABSA, Capitec, Nedbank, First Rand Bank, Standard Bank and Investec bank returns are influenced both positively and negatively by macroeconomic variables. Furthermore, such an effect alternates with bull and bear conditions which makes the effect nonlinear, time-varying and regime specific. This research contributes to the literature by applying regime-switching methodologies to an emerging market, revealing the non-linear and time-varying effects of macroeconomic conditions on bank returns. The study offers vital insights for policymakers and investors, emphasizing the need for adaptive financial strategies in managing bank performance under fluctuating economic conditions. By highlighting the differential effects of macroeconomic factors in various market regimes, this research provides a framework for more resilient financial decision-making in the South African banking sector.
Transitioning to Sustainability: The Impact of ESG on Financial Performance in the Post-Soviet EU States
Authors: Hansen Jackie Damkjær , Xie Zhuyun
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the impact of Overall ESG and individual Disclosure scores—Environmental, Social, and Governance—on the financial performance of publicly traded companies in Post-Soviet EU states, specifically focusing on Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and Return on Investment (ROI) as financial performance indicators. Using a multiple linear regression model and a sample of 245 firms, the research examines how ESG and its components influence financial outcomes while controlling for market capitalization, company age, and R&D expenditure. The findings reveal that neither overall ESG nor individual Disclosure scores significantly affect ROA, ROE, or ROI. Notably, the Environmental Disclosure Score shows a negative but non-significant relationship with financial performance, while the Social and Governance Disclosure Scores also lack statistically significant effects. Conversely, market capitalization positively influences financial performance, and company age negatively impacts ROE and ROI. R&D expenditure does not significantly affect any financial performance measures. These results suggest that ESG disclosures in Post-Soviet EU States, may not yet be sufficiently developed to influence financial performance directly. The study underscores the importance of firm size in driving financial success in the region and emphasizes the need for further research into ESG factors in this context.
Dynamic Relationships between Democracy and Tax Revenues: The Case of Turkiye
Authors: Kanca Osman Cenk , Yamak Rahmi
Published: February 2025

There is an extensive body of literature emphasizing the relationship between democracy and taxation. However, studies investigating the relationship between democracy and specific types of tax revenues remain limited. This study explores the extent to which democracy influences various categories of tax revenues in Turkiye. Utilizing a sample specifically composed for Turkiye covering the years 2006-2023, it was found that democracy negatively impacts income and corporate tax revenues. These findings align with the predictions of the conflict approach. Conversely, the positive relationship observed between democracy and both indirect and direct tax revenues supports the compatibility approach. Meanwhile, the neutral relationship between total tax revenues and democracy aligns with the skeptical approach. According to the study's findings, there is a statistically significant causal relationship between corporate tax revenues, indirect tax revenues, direct tax revenues, and democracy.
Precautionary Demand for Money and Economic Uncertainty: Evidence from Toda-Yamamoto Long-Run Causality Method
Authors: Wu Zhizi , Gan Pei-Tha , Abd Hadi Fatimah Salwa , Lim Ee-Vern
Published: February 2025

A notable feature of empirical studies on government unknown or uncertain policies influencing the economy that lead to the precautionary demand for money among economic agents is that very few studies put emphasis on causality inference, cross-country comparisons, and the integration of behavioral factors. To prevail over this shortcoming, this study examines the long-run causal relationship between the precautionary demand for money and economic uncertainty and the fear factor, without neglecting the roles of income and the interest rate in the money demand function in 28 economies. The empirical results from Toda-Yamamoto long-run causality method indicate that economic uncertainty and the fear factor demonstrate significant explanatory power for the precautionary demand for money, which policy maker could utilize in fine-tuning the liquidity provision for improved macroeconomic stability.
Pengaruh Responsiveness dan Store Atmosphere terhadap Kepuasaan Pelanggan di Seulawah Kupi MMTC Medan
Authors: Situmeang Gilbert Mangapul , Harahap Lokot Muda
Published: February 2025

Tujuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan mejelaskan Pengaruh Responsiveness dan Store Atmosphere Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan di Seulawah Kupi MMTC Medan
Metode. Penelitian ini menggunakan kuantitatif, Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pengunjung Seulawah Kupi MMTC Medan dengan jumlah sampel 150 orang. Teknik yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data untuk penelitian ini adalah menggunakan observasi dan angket/kuesioner. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah model regresi linier berganda dan pengujian hipotesis uji t, uji f, dan koefisien determinasi yang sebelumnya data telah diuji menggunakan uji validitas, uji reliabilitas dan asumsi klasik, penelitian ini menggunakan SPSS 26.0 for window untuk mengolah data tersebut
Hasil. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan berdasarkan uji hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa : 1) Responsiveness berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan, 2) Store Atmosphere berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan. Hasil analisis Adjusted R Square 0,634 (63,4%) menyatakan bahwa Responsiveness dan Store Atmosphere bersama-sama mempengaruhi Kepuasan Pelanggan.  Hasil Responsiviness (X1) (koefisien : 0,600) dan Store Atmosphere (X2) (koefisien: 0,680) secara positif dan signifikan mempengaruhi Kepuasan Pelanggan (Y) Dapat disimpulkan dari analisis tersebut bahwa Kepuasan Pelanggan di Seulawah Kupi MMTC Medan dipengaruhi oleh Responsiveness dan Store Atmosphere.
Implikasi. Responsiveness dan Store Atmosphere.berpengaruh terhadap kepuasaan pelanggan di Seulawah Kupi MMTC Medan.
Pengaruh Pengalaman Kerja Teamwork dan Loyalitas Kerja Terhadap Produktiitas Kerja Karyawan Pada Konveksi Dedi Collection
Authors: Ardhiani Anggita Natiya , Pratama Octavianus Sumardana , Putri Cokorda Istri Agung Vera Nindia
Published: February 2025

Tujuan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji pengaruh pengalaman kerja, teamwork, dan loyalitas kerja terhadap produktivitas kerja karyawan di Konveksi Dedi Collection. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi sejauh mana ketiga faktor tersebut berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan produktivitas, serta memberikan rekomendasi untuk meningkatkan kinerja karyawan melalui pelatihan, kegiatan komunikasi, dan penghargaan bagi karyawan yang mencapai target. Selain itu, jurnal ini juga mendorong penelitian lebih lanjut mengenai faktor-faktor lain yang dapat mempengaruhi produktivitas kerja.
Metode. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan mengkomunikasikan hasil penelitian dalam bentuk numerik untuk menguji hipotesis. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Konveksi Dedi Collection dengan populasi sebanyak 51 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah sampling jenuh dimana seluruh populasi dijadikan sampel. Pengolahan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan program SPSS versi 26 for Windows, dan analisis data meliputi pengujian penerimaan tradisional, analisis regresi berganda, serta pengujian signifikansi secara simultan (uji F) dan parsial (uji t).
Hasil. Dari hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa: (1) Variabel pengalaman kerja berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap variabel produktivitas kerja, (2) Variabel teamwork berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap variabel produktivitas kerja, (3) Variabel loyalitas kerja berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap variable produktivitas kerja, (4) dan secara simultan variable pengalaman kerja, variabel teamwork dan variable loyalitas kerja signifikan terhadap variable produktivitas kerja.
Implikasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dari variable pengalaman kerja, teamwork dan loyalitas kerja terhadap produktivitas kerja, oleh karena itu perlu adanya upaya yaitu dengan secara berkala melakukan rotasi pekerjaan. membina komunikasi yang terjalin antar karyawan, memberikan teguran atau sanksi kepada karyawan yang tingkat absensinya melebihi peraturan yang berlaku dan memberikan insentif kepada karyawan yang mampu mencapai target.
Pengaruh Financial Literacy dan Fintech Payment terhadap Perilaku Manajemen Keuangan Mahasiswa
Authors: Sari Desi Purnama , Patmarina Hepiana
Published: February 2025

Tujuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi pengaruh atau dampak literasi keuangan dan fintech pembayaran terhadap perilaku manajemen keuangan mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Bandar Lampung, angkatan 2021.
Metode. Metode kuantitatif diterapkan sebagai penelitian, dengan melibatkan 73 responden sebagai sampel. Metode pengumpulan data adalah Google From, yang digunakan untuk menyebarkan kuesioner dari variabel literasi keuangan, variabel fintech pembayaran dan variabel perilaku manajemen keuangan. Adapun model analisis yang digunakan dengan analisis berganda linier dengan perilaku manajemen keuangan, sebagai variabel dependen, literasi keuangan dan pembayaran fintech sebagai variabel independen.
Hasil. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa literasi keuangan dan fintech pembayaran berpengaruh signifikan terhadap perilaku manajemen keuangan secara pribadi dan simultan.
Implikasi. Riset ini merupakan perpaduan antara literasi keuangan dan fintech pembayaran sebagai determinan perilaku manajemen keuangan mahasiswa yang belum banyak diteliti terutama dikalangan mahasiswa.
Az Ukrajnában zajló háború hatása Szerbiára
Authors: Holka Aranka
Published: February 2025

A tanulmány a 2022. február 24-én kitört orosz–ukrán háború Szerbiára gyakorolt hatásait vizsgálja. A szerb nemzeti biztonsági stratégia, illetve külpolitika alapelveinek rövid bemutatása után rátér Szerbia Oroszországgal és Ukrajnával való viszonyára, de érinti az ország Európai Unióval, illetve Amerikai Egyesült Államokkal kialakított kapcsolatait is. Ezek áttekintése után a háborúra adott reakció, illetve a lakosság álláspontja következik. Külön fejezet szól a szerb biztonságpolitika alakulásáról, illetve a 2023-as év koszovói zavargásairól. A tanulmány összegzéssel zárul, amely röviden összefoglalja a szerb kül- és biztonságpolitika legfontosabb lépéseit, valamint a tanulmány főbb következtetéseit.
Reakciók az orosz–ukrán háborúra a skandináv országokban
Authors: Varga Domonkos Bálint
Published: February 2025

Oroszország 2022. február 24-én Ukrajna ellen indított inváziója alapjában változtatta meg az európai biztonsági környezetet, reagálási kényszert teremtve a térség államaiban. Nem volt ez másképp a skandináv országokban sem, ahol Finnország több évtizedes katonai tömbön kívüliségét, Svédország pedig több évszázados semlegességét feladva nyújtotta be tagsági kérelmét a NATO-hoz, Dánia pedig kívülmaradásának (opt-out) véget vetve csatlakozott az Európai Unió közös biztonság- és védelempolitikájához. Az említett országok Norvégiával kiegészülve egységes, az euroatlanti integráció melletti álláspontot képviselnek, Ukrajnát pedig széles körű támogatásban részesítik. A tanulmány rövid körképet kíván adni e négy skandináv ország kül- és biztonságpolitikájáról az orosz–ukrán háború 2022-es eszkalációjának tükrében – 2023 novemberével bezárólag.
Az orosz–ukrán háború hatásainak közös és eltérő vonásai a széles értelemben vett kelet-közép-európai régióban
Authors: Tálas Péter , Csiki Varga Tamás
Published: February 2025

Jelen tanulmány azt vizsgálja meg, hogy az orosz–ukrán háború 2024. februári eszkalációja milyen közös, illetve eltérő hatásokkal járt a kelet-közép-európai és a skandináv államokra nézve. Ehhez elsősorban a Nemzet és Biztonság jelen számában közreadott tanulmányokat használja fel, illetve – mivel ezek időben eltérő határokat ölelnek fel – ott, ahol feltétlenül szükséges, ezeket kiegészíti annak érdekében, hogy egységes képet alkothasson a szóban forgó országoknak az orosz–ukrán háborúra adott reakcióiról. Az írás az országtanulmányok struktúráját követve tekinti át a problémakört, s regionális fókusszal az alábbi kérdésekre igyekszik válaszolni: Milyen általános politikai és társadalmi reakciót váltott ki a háború? Hogyan jelenik meg a térség fenyegetéspercepciójában Oroszország? Történt-e lényeges fordulat a kül- és biztonságpolitika területén 2022. február 24-e után? Elsősorban milyen fókuszúak a háborúra adott válaszok: transzatlanti, európai vagy regionális? Milyen szerepet játszottak a térség országai az Oroszországgal szembeni szankciós intézkedések elfogadtatásában? Milyen formában támogatták Ukrajnát? Változtak-e, és hogyan, az országok stratégiai dokumentumai? Változott-e az országok védelmi költségvetése? S végül, milyen haderőfejlesztési dinamikákat generált Oroszország ismételt katonai agressziója?
Az orosz–ukrán háború hatása Lengyelországra
Authors: Tálas Péter
Published: February 2025

Oroszország 2022. február 24-én Ukrajna ellen indított inváziója alapjában változtatta meg Európa biztonsági környezetét, ezen belül is elsősorban a kelet-közép-európai országok biztonságát. Jóllehet előzetesen Lengyelország sem számított hosszú háborúra az eszkalálódó orosz–ukrán fegyveres konfliktus kapcsán, a lengyel társadalom és a lengyel politikai elit egyértelműen Ukrajna egyik legfőbb európai támogatójává lépett elő. Lengyelország fogadta be a legtöbb ukrajnai menekültet, GDP-arányosan a balti és a skandináv országok után a legnagyobb támogatója lett Kijevnek, illetve többször is politikai nyomást fejtett ki annak érdekében, hogy az Európai Unió tagországai és az Egyesült Államok minél több és hatékonyabb támogatásban részesítse Ukrajnát. Tanulmányunk azt mutatja be, miként hatott az orosz–ukrán háború 2022-es eszkalációja a lengyel társadalom és a lengyel politika ukránokhoz és Ukrajnához, illetve az őket megtámadó Oroszországhoz fűződő viszonyára, valamint hogy milyen lépéseket váltott ki a háború Lengyelországból.
Examining Customer Loyalty and Retention as Drivers of Satisfaction in Internet Banking
Authors: Monika Dahiya  , Dr. Mahipal Singh
Published: February 2025

The rapid evolution of digital technologies has revolutionized the banking industry, making internet banking a key financial service globally. In India, increasing smartphone penetration and internet accessibility have accelerated the adoption of digital banking, particularly in regions like Haryana, where customers exhibit diverse banking behaviors across urban and rural demographics. This study examines the role of customer loyalty and retention as primary drivers of customer satisfaction in internet banking. The research investigates how customer engagement, security perceptions, and service efficiency influence long-term digital banking adoption. A survey-based quantitative approach was used to analyze responses from 600 internet banking users in Haryana. The study employed correlation analysis, t-tests, and regression models to evaluate relationships between customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention, while also assessing the impact of demographic factors such as age, education, and location. Results indicate a strong positive association between loyalty and satisfaction (r = 0.372, p < 0.01), confirming that satisfied users are more likely to remain loyal to their banking platform. Additionally, transaction security was found to be a significant determinant of retention (r = 0.116, p < 0.01), emphasizing the need for robust security protocols. The study highlights that rural users report lower satisfaction with security and reliability compared to urban users, pointing to the need for localized digital literacy initiatives and enhanced cybersecurity measures. Banks must adopt targeted engagement strategies to improve user experience and foster long-term loyalty. The findings provide valuable insights for financial institutions to refine their customer retention models, ensuring sustainable digital banking adoption in India's evolving fintech landscape.
A Comprehensive Review of Solid Waste Management in Indian Cities: Challenges, Policies, and Sustainable Solutions
Authors: Mrs. Supriya Prasad Patil
Published: February 2025

India is facing a growing waste management crisis due to rapid urbanization and increasing waste generation. Many cities struggle with inefficient waste collection, lack of proper segregation, overflowing landfills, and weak enforcement of waste management policies. Although government programs like the Swachh Bharat Mission and Extended Producer Responsibility rules aim to improve the situation, challenges remain in infrastructure, funding, and public awareness. This paper examines the current state of waste management in India, the major challenges it faces, and the environmental, health, and economic impacts of improper waste disposal. It also explores innovative solutions such as smart waste collection systems, waste-to-energy projects, and decentralized waste processing, which can help improve efficiency. Additionally, the role of different stakeholders—including government agencies, private companies, NGOs, and informal waste workers—is discussed to understand how their efforts can contribute to better waste management. For India to tackle its waste problem effectively, a collaborative and technology-driven approach is needed. Strengthening policies, recognizing the contributions of informal waste workers, increasing investment in sustainable solutions, and encouraging public participation will be key to creating a cleaner and healthier future.