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The Mediating Role of the Financial Recommender System Advising Acceptance in the Relationship between Investments Trust and Decision-Making Behavior
Authors: Cuc Lavinia Denisia , Rad Dana , Hațegan Camelia Daniela , Trifan Vanina Adoriana , Ardeleanu Titus
Published: July 2024

The issue discussed in this paper is how the financial recommendation system intertwines the individuals’ distrust in the act of investing and the outcome of the incurred damages. This study involving a total of 150 participants was conducted. The purpose of the current research is elucidated by identifying the affected variables and using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. The survey shows that weakening confidence in investments correlates positively with formulation of a demand for the recommendation service of a financial advisor on the one hand, and with caution and rational thinking on the other, which steer the path to careful and rational investment decisions. An attempt to study mediation was performed using PROCESS Model 4 and it should be noted that financial recommender system advising acceptance mediated the relationship between distrust of quality of investment and cautious decision-making. Significant standardized coefficients gave direct evidence of a cause-effect relationship between a lowered trust in decision-making and the preceding caution, with financial advisement adding up to guidance as a mediator illustrating the significance of its role in decision-making. The trust transfer theory that claims the transfer of trust by individuals is just one of the previous experiences, is possibly a good explanation of the outcomes. Losses due to investments may render investors skeptical, and they eventually transfer trust in these financial market to other sources, such as financial recommender systems. The existing paper gets us to the more complex connection between financial information systems, trust, and the choice in the asset industry which, in turn leads to better understanding of the psychological processes that a person uses while making an investment decision. Furthermore, this article highlights the present practicality that is usually directly tied to the process of adoption and integration of financial technology. The results of this study indicate that it may be possible to reduce drastically the negative effect of drops in the confidence of investments in this case or maybe even eliminate the problem. It is clear that the universality of the financial recommendation system is a good helper in this direction.
Perceived Quality and Satisfaction Regarding Private Labels in Romanian Retail
Authors: Dragomir Helmut , Rosca Vlad I. , Pop Stefana
Published: July 2024

This article addresses the perception of various customers regarding the private labels of retail companies. Therefore, the scope of this paper is to illustrate and determine whether specific factors such as the opinion, satisfaction and enjoyment of such labels, influence each other and also the perception of the customer, regardless if the customer is aware or not about it. Since these factors also influence the purchasing decision of potential customers, it is interesting to find out the current state of those, and identify any potential for improvement. This paper uses a statistic linear model, that is based on the inference statistic as well as the descriptive statistics. Therefore, tests like the Lagrange multiplier test, known also as the White test, the Durbin Watson test and the Jarque Bera test, were conducted to check the quality and the validity of the model. The results are interesting due to the fact that every time 2 factors were analysed, one test was failed. This does not necessarily mean that the model is unfounded or not valid. This signifies that there might be a better model that suits the behavior of the analysed factors and can possibly predict better their outcome.
The Preferences of Generation Z for the Digitalisation of the Hospitality Industry
Authors: Marin-Pantelescu Andreea , Ștefan-Hint Mihaela
Published: July 2024

This article presents a quantitative questionnaire-based research that aims to identify Generation Z's preferences for the digitisation of the hospitality industry. Firstly, the key characteristics of Generation Z are presented, followed by a description of the research methodology used. The third part reports the results, and the last part presents the conclusions. Generation Z refers to the cohort of young individuals born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s. The hospitality sector is highly receptive towards technological advancements and offers customers diverse opportunities to engage with robots to facilitate their holidays or business meetings.
The Energy Security of the Republic of Moldova Concerning the Policies Adopted by the European Union – A Multi-Facetted and Complex Topic
Authors: Ion Iulian , Dincă Violeta Mihaela
Published: July 2024

The new geopolitical dynamic has brought a series of energy security transformations in the Central and Eastern European region. The Republic of Moldova, located at the confluence of the pro-European, western, and Eastern trends, has started a series of efforts, visible on the stage of international relations, to acquire as many degrees of freedom as possible in the energy sector, limiting the effects of Russian pressures and encouraging the adoption of democratic policies. The state is a candidate for accession to the European Union, in which sense the present work aims, on the one hand, to simulate the application of the conditions of European forums in the energy field on the Moldovan market, as well as to x-ray the energy policy at the local level. The applied methodology, mostly qualitative, was based on the analysis of some documents with a European normative character, simulating the application of their provisions in the case of the Republic of Moldova. Punctually, through quantitative methods, with the use of secondary data, certain limits were determined regarding the amounts of energy resources that the Republic of Moldova should fall within to comply with European legislation. The conclusions of the paper demonstrated the pro-Western conduct of the Republic of Moldova in the energy segment in the period 2022-2023 and the state's ability to synchronize its legislation with the European one.
Risks Assessments for the Quality Assurance Process in HEIs
Authors: Țucă Petrișor Laurențiu , Deselnicu Dana Corina , Simion Petronela Cristina
Published: July 2024

The article examines the risks associated with the quality assurance process in higher education, focusing on various aspects that can affect the effectiveness, integrity and evolution of this process. Through the detailed analysis of the listed risks, from chaotic changes in legislation to the lack of specialized human resources and the decrease in the quality of external evaluation reports, the article explores how these aspects can influence the quality of university education and the strategic decisions of higher education institutions. Methods by which universities can manage and minimize these risks are also presented, emphasizing the need to implement proactive risk management strategies and strengthen institutional capacity to respond to the changing challenges of the educational environment. The article highlights the importance of addressing risks and opportunities in the quality assurance process, with a particular focus on the digitization of quality assurance processes as an opportunity for continuous improvement. In addition, it identifies ten risks relevant to the quality assurance process in a university, classifying them according to their consequences and evaluating them by the risk index method, for better evaluation using the risk matrix. The article emphasizes the fact that, by systematically approaching risks and opportunities and promoting the exchange of good practices between universities, it is possible to contribute to strengthening the quality of university education throughout the country, effectively responding to the ever-changing requirements of education and contributing to the development of society.
Triadic Models as a Complex Model: Technology-Entrepreneurship-Art of Film
Authors: Zăvoianu Adrian , Scarlat Cezar
Published: July 2024

The triadic models share interesting features as well as deeper investigation potential. The relationships between triad’s elements are not only conceptual but operational as well. Three examples are given, as the fourth case is further analysed in depth.

The paper aims to reveal the research potential of triadic models by examining the triad Technology-Entrepreneurship-Art of Film at the conceptual level. The analysis potential of triadic models is emphasized, by systematic investigation of the two-by-two inter-relationships, in a triple S holistic approach (synthetic, systemic, and synergic).

This paper focus is on the last triad case (technology-entrepreneurship-art of film) – which is both a novel approach and new integrative analysis. Trying to bridge the literature gap, the authors propose a discussion exploring the possible inter-links between the three elements of the triad.

Trying to bridge the literature gap, the authors propose a discussion exploring the possible inter-links between the three elements of the triad. The results of this endeavour are twofold encouraging: (i) by underlying the investigation potential of triadic models, in general, and (in particular) the potential of the triadic model technology-entrepreneurship-art of film; and (ii) by implications for business managers, in general, and (in this particular case), for company managers while making strategic decisions, considering criteria linked to different business sectors and resources.

Opening a discussion on triad-type models is worthy – as the above examples (selected from diverse business areas) demonstrate a solid research potential, bringing up new notions (as technopreneurship, technowledgepreneurship, triple S holistic approach) or deepening the study of existing concepts.

This study of the triad of technology – entrepreneurship – art of film, as an explorative essay, has its inherent limitations. The most serious one is the integrated approach of the triad’s elements – which is also opening further research paths.
MSME Businesses Performance: Examining the Impact of Digital and Technological Capabilities using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling and Necessary Condition Analysis
Authors: Veiga Pedro Mota
Published: July 2024

This research aims to research the effects of innovation, as well as digital and technological capabilities, on the performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in Portugal post the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leveraging longitudinal data from the 2019 World Bank business surveys and the subsequent 2020 World Bank Covid-19 follow-up business surveys, encompassing a sample of 605 MSME, we delve into the relationships between these variables. We examine the impact of innovation and digital and technological capabilities on performance from two distinct perspectives: one based on necessity and the other on sufficiency. Our analytical approach combines the utilization of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) with necessary condition analysis (NCA). The findings of our study unequivocally indicate that both technological capabilities and digital capabilities exert a positive influence on MSME performance. Additionally, it is noteworthy that innovation indirectly enhances performance by way of its impact on digital capabilities.
Navigating the Regulatory Labyrinth: Compliance Dilemmas and Lead User Innovation in the Fintech Sector
Authors: Otieno Geoffrey , Kiraka Ruth
Published: July 2024

This research article deals with the lead user innovation difficulties in the Kenyan financial technology sector, specifying the regulatory compliance challenges. The flourishing of fintech firms in diverse aspects and sectors have faced numerous dilemmas, particularly in intellectual property, privacy and consumer safety regulations which may lead to lack of adherence. The consequences of non-compliance can be severe, including legal penalties and reputational damage. Despite the importance of innovation in fintech companies, the dilemmas innovators face in navigating regulatory compliance is not yet fully investigated. This research adopts and employs a sequential mixed-method approach that allows complex connection of lead users and regulators in terms of compliance. Survey data from 321 lead users and in-depth interviews with 36 lead users and five regulators revealed a range of compliance challenges. Intellectual property laws scored the least adherence, with the plethora of regulations and overseeing bodies contributing to increased non-compliance. The outcomes highlight the pressing compliance issues faced by lead users and underscore the potential of regulatory bodies to bolster adherence. The outcomes indicate the need for a different approach to regulatory compliance by lead users. This paper underscores the necessity of cooperative engagement between innovators and regulators to effectively maneuver through the dynamic compliance landscape of the financial technology industry.
Assessment of the Link between CO2 $emissions and Socio-Economic Indicators
Authors: Nimerenco Ina , Leoveanu Soare Bianca Eugenia , Zanescu Panait Daniela
Published: July 2024

This article examines the intricate relationships between carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and key socio-economic indicators across various sectors. Utilizing different statistic methods, we scrutinize the interdependencies between air emissions and indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), education, life expectancy, pesticide use, recycling rates, agricultural production, net income, and tourism. Our analysis reveals a complex panorama where economic growth, indicated by GDP, agricultural output, and tourism, exhibits a strong positive correlation with CO2 emissions, suggesting that economic activity is a significant driver of environmental impact. Intriguingly, life expectancy also correlates positively with emissions, potentially reflecting the dual facets of industrial development, which, while boosting living standards and healthcare, concurrently increases environmental burdens. Conversely, educational attainment shows a negligible correlation, hinting at the potential for decoupling intellectual capital from carbon output. Through a robust statistical approach, this study underscores the multifaceted linkages between emissions and socio-economic health, highlighting areas for policy intervention and sustainable development strategies to balance economic advancement with environmental stewardship.
Empirical Analysis of the Effects of International Labor Migration in EU-27 Countries
Authors: Grecu Irina-Maria , Noja Gratiela Georgiana
Published: July 2024

This research aims to provide a critical and comparative analysis of the effects induced by international labor migration in Europe, focusing on specific features and key factors that influence and shape the migration process in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical uncertainty. For conducting a comprehensive study on international labor migration among the member states of the European Union (EU-27), a cross-sectional database of specific migration, labor market, and economic welfare indicators was compiled at the level of 2021. These indicators were subjected to advanced econometric modeling embedding spatial and network analyses processed with the Stata 16 package and the JASP platform to obtain robust and valid results. Main findings of this study provide valuable insights into the evolution and impact of international labor migration, particularly in Romania and the European Union at large. This study serves as a benchmark for future migration strategies by exemplifying the specific characteristics of employees and jobs that will be required in the coming years, while also focusing on identifying the key skills and requirements of both native and migrant employees. Future trends are being analyzed by identifying the characteristics of the modern employee and the professions that will dominate the labor market in the coming years. This will help policymakers appraise migrants’ ability to secure employment in an ever-changing labor market.
"Digitalization and Coaching for the Pre-University Education"
Authors: Gaspar Florentina
Published: July 2024

Education in pre-university education, once with the COVID-19 pandemic, can no longer be done only in the classic system, because the impact that digitization had during the pandemic on the didactic process was a major one, there was practically a reset of the way of teaching- learning-evaluation. The current work addresses a highly relevant and important topic: digitization in pre-university education, more specifically in pre-university education in Bucharest, emphasizing coaching for teachers to acquire digital skills. The research carried out consists in the application of a questionnaire, on a representative sample made up of the directors of pre-university education units in Bucharest regarding how important, timely and necessary this process of digitization is, how digital skills can be acquired by teachers, and what are the methods, its resources and limits, how necessary is a digitalization strategy at each decision-making level of pre-university education. The application of the questionnaire validates the research hypothesis, namely that the teachers consider digitization a tool that improves the didactic process, indicates coaching as a tool for acquiring digital skills and the fact that there is a need for a strategy regarding digitization at all levels of pre-university education, from the national level to the level of each unit separate schooling. The conclusion is that digitization is used much more after the post-pandemic period as a main teaching-learning-evaluation tool in the pre-university environment, because teachers are constantly preparing, using coaching, for the acquisition of new digital skills, and the pre-university education system, as a whole, it needs a more accurate planning of how digitization can influence the educational process. The contribution of this research consists in creating a strategy model regarding digitization at the level of a school unit.
Model Prediction XGBoost for Perspective of Closing Cernavoda Reactor 1 and the Impact on the Romanian Energy System
Authors: Crețulescu Andreea , Popescu Crețulescu Alexandru
Published: July 2024

Employing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to analyze the progression of energy markets is imperative, as these methodologies facilitate the modeling of diverse domain-specific data to forecast developments in an exceedingly volatile market. Utilizing machine learning algorithms to model data concerning the Romanian energy sector proves beneficial, particularly in circumstances where significant changes necessitate adaptation to internal consumption demands, while mitigating substantial fluctuations in electricity prices. Such fluctuations can profoundly impact crucial national economic indicators.. In this paper, we aim to simulate such a situation for the moment when Romania will be obliged to shut down and modernize Reactor 1 at Cernavodă due to reaching the standard operating time for the CANDU model. We will use an XGBoost for Regression algorithm in which we will input data about the national energy system (consumption, energy quantities according to the energy system's production structure by resource types) from the period 2020-2023, and then we will simulate the shutdown of the reactor to analyze how the national energy market is influenced. Our findings not only reveal the indispensable role of predictive analysis through ML/AI models in anticipating market changes, but also provide practical insights for decision-makers aiming to optimize the national energy system so that when Reactor 1 at Cernavodă is shut down, the domestic market is affected as little as possible, considering that this reactor has supplied the national system with approximately 700 MWe/h over the past 20 years.
Agile Transformation through the Performing Management of It and Cyber Security Projects, at the Government Level
Authors: Ștefan Marius , Cadis Aura , Chitca Camelia , Ciocîrlan Cecilia
Published: July 2024

Modern theories of intelligence have developed from the observation that the person, throughout life, is in constant development. In order to be successful, certain conditions must be met. These conditions for achieving success in life depend on the skills that are formed during formal education, or at least should be pursued as goals, beyond the disciplines.

In a current information society, the quality of life as well the perspectives of social change and economic development depend on information and its exploitation, especially in the institutional field of managing computer applications for the absorption of European funds, becoming a matter of national importance, with critical values for national security, characterized by the state of economic equilibrium. Scientific knowledge and information are of particular importance in the global information society by: supporting innovation through technology, promoting economic development through the use of emerging technologies, making decisions efficiently and transparently at government level.

The implementation and use of intelligent technologies have a decisive role in the development of the degree of digitization of public services through non-refundable funding from European funds and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The reinvention of the government can be transformed into a reality through the digitization and computerization of the public administration, assuming the modernization of the infrastructure through specific sources of funding, such as European funds, ensuring security through advanced cyber protection and defense capabilities against possible vulnerabilities, risks or cyber-attacks.

Achieving performance within the public institution requires an increased concern for innovation, creativity and change.
Strategies for Improving Productivity through Digital Upgrades: Case Study on RPA Technology
Authors: Bogoevici Flavia
Published: July 2024

In a time of continuous transformation and driven innovation, where the modern technologies meet the business environment, the technological and cultural shift is highly required. Companies should know how to manage changes of profound impact and how to face modern challenges in order for them to evolve. The Covid pandemic forced companies to compress years of digital transformation into months and adapt very quickly. New technologies have arrived and by adopting them, businesses can improve their processes, reduce their costs, minimizing the errors and attaining increased efficiencies. These are the main drivers in the Automation Economy, where successful automation programs represent a crucial aspect for the high productivity of the modern businesses. Robotic Process Automation can reduce the costs of business processes up to 80% as robots are performing low-level, manual, repetitive tasks. Now, there is no longer necessary to hire numerous employees as one robot can replace from three to eight employees. By 2030, the global RPA market is expected to exceed 13 billion dollars.

The paper offers an overview of three areas: productivity, digital transformation and disruptive technologies, through a conceptual framework. In addition, the paper discusses three technologies that are part of the productivity increase context, together with their impact: Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation. These paramount concepts are further detailed during the paper, generating an accurate, new perspective regarding the topic. The paper is descriptive, explaining the conferred terminologies and the given ideas by using references to related literature and provides a case study from the automation industry.
Oil and Stock Markets in Ongoing Flux: Impact of Current Events on Oil Price and Stock Market Performance
Authors: Zwak-Cantoriu Maria-Cristina
Published: July 2024

The price of oil and, indirectly, the performance of stock indices have been significantly affected by the events of recent years, with a negative impact on the global economy, including the evolution of the energy market in the context of the transition to renewable energy sources and changes in global energy policy. This paper proposes a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of stock indices, oil market volatility and investors' response to the "black swan" events that have recently caused changes in the global economy. Using advanced econometric and statistical models, the paper presents the complex relationship between the analyzed stock indices, the trends and changes that occurred within them and the relevant influencing factors, such as the price of Brent Oil and the Baltic Dry Index. The results obtained, based on univariate GARCH models (GJR-GARCH) and multivariate DCC-GARCH models are in accordance with specialized studies in the field and show that oil price fluctuations were higher at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic compared to the period after the military conflicts (stage in which no significant influence of the oil price on the stock market is observed). Also, using the Chow test, in the analyzed period there are 3 important breaking points that coincide with the dates when the COVID-19 pandemic began, the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine as well as the military conflict between Israel and Gaza, events with a strong impact on the economy. The obtained results also show another important aspect, namely that, during the selected period January 2019-November 2023, the price of oil and the stock market were much more affected by the COVID-19 pandemic than by military conflicts, which cannot be also stated in the case of the price of the Baltic-Dry Index.
EFEKTIVITAS DAN DAMPAK REVITALISASI PASAR TRADISIONAL TERHADAP PENDAPATAN PEDAGANG DAN JUMLAH KUNJUNGAN
Authors: Nia Permatasari Ni Kadek , Djinar Setiawina Nyoman
Published: July 2024

One of the links in the company's business chain is the world center. The government aims to overcome the weaknesses of traditional markets by reviving traditional markets. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness and traces of the revival of traditional markets on business income and the number of visits to Pasar Anyar Sari Denpasar City. For this study, 152 respondents were selected from a total population of 590 using random sampling method. Descriptive analysis and two-dimensional differential test with paired samples were used as data analysis methods. Based on the results of the analysis and discussion, it can be interpreted that based on the income, process and output variables, it shows that the traditional market stimulation program at Anyar Sari Market is quite effective, namely 72.08 percent and traditional. The marketing stimulus program for Anyar Sari Market has had a positive impact on revenue and traffic of traders at Anyar Sari Market, Denpasar City. The effectiveness of the implementation of the traditional market revitalization program at Pasar Anyar Sari is quite effective. It is hoped that market leaders will continue to improve service and speed of response to various complaints from sellers.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KESEJAHTERAAN LANSIA DI KECAMATAN PENEBEL, KABUPATEN TABANAN
Authors: Trisnayanti Ni Putu , Murjana Yasa I Gusti Wayan , Sudibia I Ketut
Published: July 2024

The logical consequence of successful development is the increase in life expectancy, thereby increasing the number of elderly people in Indonesia. The welfare of the elderly population is one of the focuses of attention in solving population problems. Population aging brings various implications both from social, economic and especially health aspects. The aims of this study were (1) to analyze the effect of social activities, health conditions, family social support and employment status simultaneously and partially on the welfare of the elderly in Penebel District, Tabanan Regency. The number of samples used as many as 86 respondents with non-probability sampling method, namely accidental sampling. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis technique. The results showed that social activities, health conditions, family social support and employment status had a simultaneous effect on the welfare of the elderly, both social activities and family social support partially affected the welfare of the elderly, thirdly, health conditions and employment status have no effect on the welfare of the elderly in Penebel District, Tabanan Regency.
PERAN INOVASI PRODUK DALAM MEMEDIASI PENGARUH ORIENTASI PASAR TERHADAP KINERJA PEMASARAN
Authors: Arimbawa Dyah Jayanti , Jatra I Made
Published: July 2024

One of the SME industrial units that is currently developing and is in great demand by the public today is the coffee industry, along with the large consumption of coffee in Indonesia. North Kuta District is one area that has felt the impact of the development of the coffee shop business. The increasing number of coffee shop developments makes competition between similar businesses higher so that good and optimal marketing performance is needed in maintaining business. This study aims to explain the role of product innovation in mediating the effect of market orientation on marketing performance at coffee shops in North Kuta District. The number of samples in this study were 100 respondents with purposive sampling method. Data collection through the distribution of questionnaires (google form). Data analysis using path analysis techniques. The results showed that market orientation had a positive and significant effect on marketing performance, market orientation had a positive and significant effect on product innovation, product innovation had a positive and significant effect on marketing performance and product innovation could mediate the effect of market orientation on marketing performance
PEMILIHAN SUMBER PENDANAAN DALAM STUDI KELAYAKAN PENAMBAHAN INVESTASI PADA PT BALI TOWERINDO SENTRA TBK
Authors: Darmayanti Ni Komang , Anom Purbawangsa Ida Bagus
Published: July 2024

Investasi adalah kegiatan pembiayaan aset yang waktu pengembaliannya lebih dari satu tahun. Investasi pada aktiva tetap dilakukan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan konsumen serta meningkatkan pendapatan perusahaan. Penilaian kelayakan investasi pada PT Bali Towerindo Sentra Tbk ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode ARR, IRR, PP, NPV, dan PI. Pada kegiatan investasi tentu diperlukan pula sumber pendanaan yang tepat agar perusahaan dapat memperoleh profit maksimal sehingga dalam penelitian ini akan ditentukan dengan menggunakan analisis rentabilitas antara dua alternatif pendanaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah investasi aktiva tetap yang layak dapat meningkatkan keuntungan dan sumber pendanaan manakah yang tepat untuk mendanai investasi tersebut agar perushaan dapat memperoleh profit yang lebih besar. Hasil penelitian kelayakan investasi menggunakan metode capital budgeting  menunjukkan bahwa investasi layak untuk dilakukan, investasi yang layak dapat meningkatkan profit bagi perusahaan yang dapat dilihat dari perkiraan EAT setelah penambahan Menara, serta pada analisis pemilihan sumber pendanaan menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan lebih baik memilih menggunakan sumber pendanaan dari kredit investasi dan laba ditahan, hal tersebut karena hasil perhitungan RE lebih besar dari bunga kredit, dan hasil perhitungan RMS sumber pendanaan gabungan dari kredit investasi dan laba ditahan lebih besar dari RMS sumber pendanaan yang berasal dari laba ditahan sepenuhnya.
PENGARUH LEADER MEMBER EXCHANGE TERHADAP ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR: PERAN MEDIASI WORK ENGAGEMENT
Authors: Marchyta Nony Kezia , Lomban Anastasia Angelina
Published: July 2024

Meskipun terjadi perlambatan ekonomi akibat pandemi Covid-19, PT.X yang bergerak di sektor otomotif tetap mencatat adanya pertumbuhan yang positif selama tahun 2021. Pimpinan PT.X menyatakan salah satu faktor pendukung yaitu adanya konsistensi tinggi dalam kepemimpinan dan sumber daya manusia. Namun, semakin luas cakupan area PT.X, semakin menekankan pentingnya hubungan yang berkualitas antara pimpinan dan bawahan. Melalui penelitian ini akan diuji pengaruh leader-member exchange terhadap organizational citizenship behavior dengan work engagement sebagai variabel mediasi pada karyawan di PT.X. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan purposive sampling. Terdapat 70 orang responden dalam penelitian ini yang merupakan karyawan tetap yang telah bekerja minimal 1 tahun di PT.X. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa leader-member exchange berpengaruh positif terhadap organizational citizenship behavior, leader-member exchange berpengaruh positif terhadap work engagement, work engagement berpengaruh positif terhadap organizational citizenship behavior, dan work engagement memediasi pengaruh leader-member exchange terhadap organizational citizenship behavior. Karyawan yang memiliki hubungan yang baik dengan pemimpin akan cenderung memiliki kepuasan dan produktivitas kerja yang tinggi, bahkan rela bekerja lebih dari yang diharuskan demi pertumbuhan perusahaan. Peningkatan pemahaman karyawan bahwa pekerjaan mereka merupakan pekerjaan yang penting dan memiliki tujuan dapat berdampak pada peningkatan organizational citizenship behavior. Oleh karena itu, adanya leader-member exchange dan work engagement akan meningkatkan organizational citizenship behavior perusahaan.
Preferensi Konsumen Tentang Kualitas Produk Dan Layanan Di Kafe Tematik (Studi Kasus Di Bangkalan)
Authors: Fadilah Nur , Firmansyah Raden Arief , Maflahah Iffan
Published: July 2024

One of the causes of the increasing number of café is the viral 3F phenomenon. This condition increases competition between other cafés. Assessment of customer satisfaction could be an effort to design a marketing strategy to ensure business sustainability. This study aims to determine customer satisfaction and the importance of customer parameters regarding product and service quality, particularly theme café cases. Data was collected by questionnaire using nonprobability sampling and purposive sampling. Data was analyzed to assess customer satisfaction using the CSI method, the priority attributes were determined by the PGCV method, and IPA assessed the determination of the most priority attribute. The CSI result showed customer satisfaction on level satisfy. In detail, CSI for product attributes was 72.73% in population A and 73.71% in B. Meanwhile, for service quality, CSI at populations A and B was 77.84% and 78.41%, respectively. A total of 5 of the most priority attributes were to be enhanced based on PGCV and IPA results. For product quality, i.e., conformity between food quality and price (P4), conformity between food price and portion (P5) and conformity between food price and taste (P6). Meanwhile, the most prioritized improvement was the cleanliness and neatness of the café (S4) and order response time (S18).
Keywords : CSI; Café; IPA; Loyalty; PGCV
 Salah satu faktor penyebab meningkatnya jumlah kafe adalah adanya fenomena yang disebut food, fashion, and fun (3F). Kondisi tersebut menyebabkan persaingan antar kafe menjadi ketat. Pengukuran tingkat kepuasan pelanggan dapat menjadi usaha untuk menyusun strategi pemasaran demi keberlanjutan usaha. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan tingkat kepuasan pelanggan dan atribut kepentingan pelanggan terhadap kualitas layanan dan produk, khususnya kafe yang mengusung konsep tema tertentu. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan kuisiner menggunakan metode nonprobability sampling, teknik yang digunakan yaitu purposive sampling. Pengolahan data meliputi pengukuran tingkat kepuasan konsumen dengan metode CSI, penentuan atribut prioritas berdasarkan nilai PGCV dan penentuan atribut prioritas utama untuk ditingkatkan berdasarkan hasil IPA. Hasil nilai CSI menunjukkan bahwa penilaian pelanggan berada pada tingkat puas. Secara rinci didapatkan tingkat kepuasan pelanggan terhadap kualitas produk adalah 72.73% untuk kelompok A dan 73.71% untuk kelompok B. Sedangkan untuk kualitas layanan, nilai CSI untuk kelompok A adalah 77.84%  dan untuk kelompok B, 78.41%. Total 5 atribut prioritas utama untuk dtingkatkan dari hasil PGCV dan IPA. Untuk atribut kualitas produk yaitu kesesuaian kualitas dan harga makanan (P4) dan kesesuaian harga dan porsi makanan (P5) dan kesesuaian harga dan rasa makanan (P6); Sedangkan untuk atribut kualitas layanan terdiri atas kafe bersih dan rapi (S4) dan kecepatan penyajian pesanan (S18).
Kata kunci : CSI; Kafe; IPA; Loyalitas; PGCV
Resilience, Regeneration and Sustainability in Brazil in The 21st Century
Authors: Vieira Marianne Dantas Farias , Neves Gabriela Furtado , Andrade Luciana Dantas Farias de , Veloso Cláudia Maria Fileno Miranda , Rocha Luciano Teixeira , Santos Rafael Hohenfeld Macedo dos
Published: July 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate resilience, regeneration and sustainability in Brazil, with the aim of discussing the process of occupation of urban areas; possible adverse effects on the environment and society; the impact of consumption and the construction of more sustainable cities and the commitment to future generations.
 
Theoretical Framework: The concepts of resilience, sustainable development and urban regeneration stand out as the basis of the research, providing an interesting foundation for understanding the context of the investigation.
 
Method: Exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach anchored in a narrative review that allowed us to converge on an interpretative understanding of urban resilience in Brazil towards sustainable development.
 
Results and Discussion: It is not possible to slow down economic advances, however, as the 2030 Agenda prioritizes, bridges must be built for conscious consumption and production. Gentrification and favelaization are examples that can point to the consequence of the rural exodus and the development of cities that increasingly consume non-renewable natural resources. Two cases can be examples to mitigate actions that affect ecosystems: “Contingency Plan on the Hills of Rio de Janeiro” and the “ProMorar Project in Recife”.
 
Research Implications: Reflections involving the adverse effects arising from unplanned anthropogenic interventions and their impact on ecosystem imbalance point to changes aimed at actions to alleviate this process.
 
Originality/Value: The importance of conscious consumption is defended, linked to the process of minimizing the adverse effects of the urbanization process, as ways to protect future generations.
Mathematical Work of a Future Teacher in Teaching the Box Plot Diagram
Authors: Verdugo-Hernández Paula , Espinoza-Vásquez Gonzalo , Cumsille Patricio
Published: July 2024

Objective: The study aims to characterize the teaching proposals of the future Mathematics teacher in the context of their practical training in the final year of their university studies.
 
Theoretical Framework: To achieve this, we consider the theory of Mathematical Workspaces, which allows for the analysis of both the mathematical activity that an individual engages in while solving a mathematical task, and the activity that is promoted during teaching.
 
Method: A qualitative methodology is adopted through the design of an instrumental case study. The case pertains to a future teacher conducting a class on constructing a box plot. This class was observed and transcribed for analysis in light of the proposed mathematical work.
 
Results and Discussion: The mathematical work exhibited by the future teacher includes a strong semiotic component and the use of non-material artifacts for quartile calculations. Students' prior knowledge is utilized in this context, with procedural aspects taking precedence over statistical thinking.
 
Implications of the Research: The study raises concerns about the statistical education of mathematics teachers and its impact on future teaching proposals.
 
Originality/Value: This research contributes to the study of statistics and initial teacher training in their influence on the future practices of Mathematics teachers. It provides a characterization of the mathematical work promoted by a future teacher and offers insights into concerns regarding the development of statistical thinking.
Career Management and Employee Performance of Selected Insurance Firms in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Nanle Magaji , Idowu Nwankwere , Solomon Adeoye , Valeria Babatope , Amos Ibhiedu , Umukoro Jones
Published: July 2024

Objective: This study investigates the effect of career management strategies on employee performance within selected insurance companies in Lagos State, Nigeria, aiming to address a research gap in understanding this relationship.   Theoretical Framework: Drawing upon Krumboltz's Social Learning Theory, which emphasises the influence of social factors and environmental experiences on career decisions, this study explores how career management practices contribute to employee performance.   Method: The study adopted a survey research design. The population was 879 employees of five selected insurance firms. Total enumeration technique was adopted. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and simple regressions].   Results and Discussion: Findings revealed that career management had a significant effect on the performance of employees of selected insurance firms in Lagos State, Nigeria (F(4, 833)= 156.914, Adj.R2 = 0.427, p< 0.05). The study concluded that career management has influence and plays an important role in improving the performance of insurance firms in Lagos State, Nigeria.   Research Implications: Insurance companies' management should ensure an upward trajectory in their employees' professional journey, including certifying an employee progresses from an entry-level position to management and transitioning from one unit in the organisation to another.   Originality/Value: the findings highlight the role of career planning, advancement, mentoring, and performance evaluation in shaping employee outcomes. The regression analysis conducted in this study reveals robust and positive relationships between these career management dimensions and employee performance, indicating that these factors collectively account for a substantial proportion of the variance in performance levels observed among employees.].
Accounting statements in the investment strategies of retail investors
Authors: VORONOVA Ekaterina Yu. , LUKINA Yuliya A.
Published: July 2024

Subject. The article investigates accounting (financial) statements as a source of information for retail investors, and tools to analyze and evaluate the investment attractiveness of a company as a way to reduce the risk of inefficient investment.
Objectives. We focus on identification of the place and role of accounting in investment strategies of retail non-professional investors seeking to improve their financial situation by investing in the shares of Russian and foreign companies.
Methods. The study draws on general scientific principles of cognition, including the analysis of statistical information, induction, synthesis, etc.
Results. The paper presents the results of a survey of retail non-professional investors with experience in investment activities. The responses of respondents involved in the survey on the basis of an electronic platform are presented in a tabular form. We demonstrated the advantages and disadvantages of using various sources of information. The study revealed the key factors of investment attractiveness that retail investors take into account when choosing optimal investment objects.
Conclusions. The most competent investors use the tools of accounting analysis and investment attractiveness assessment to build an effective long-term investment strategy. In addition to accounting statements, investors consider some non-financial parameters, like company reputation, brand awareness, ESG rating, etc.
ПРИРОДООХОРОННА ДІЯЬНІСТЬ У ЗАХІДНОМУ РЕГІОНІ УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ РСР: НА ПРИКЛАДІ ІВАНО-ФРАНКІВСЬКОЇ ОБЛАСТІ
Authors: МАЛЯРЧУК Олег , ПЕТРЕЦЬКА Наталія
Published: July 2024

Мета дослідження – на основі архівних матеріалів і літератури охарактеризувати механізм фінансування та весь комплекс проведених заходів, а також напрацьований досвід громадськості у справі охорони природи і раціонального використання природних ресурсів в Івано-Франківській області західного регіону Української РСР. Методологія дослідження ґрунтується на принципах історизму, об’єктивності, системності. При проведенні дослідження застосовувались загальнонаукові (аналіз і синтез, абстрагування) та конкретно наукові методи. Наукова новизна полягає у тому, що на основі вивчення перспективних планів розвитку економіки Івано-Франківської області, основних постанов партії і уряду, відповідних розпоряджень облвиконкому розкрито механізм фінансування та комплекс заходів, проведених громадськістю й відповідними організаціями з охорони природи: удосконалення заповідної справи, ефективне використання земель, будівництво очисних споруд, пилогазоочисних установок, встановлення водоохоронних зон, прибережних смуг малих рік, удосконалення ведення лісового і мисливського господарства. Висновки. Міжвідомча рада охорони навколишнього середовища при облвиконкомі, Івано-Франківська обласна організація Українського товариства охорони природи, обласна інспекція охорони природи, добровільне товариство мисливців та рибалок, пости громадського контролю, педагогічні колективи загальноосвітніх шкіл, загони “голубих” дозорців, “зелені” патрулі вели постійний контроль на промислових підприємствах, організаціях, колгоспах, радгоспах за виконанням комплексних заходів, що позитивно впливало на поліпшення екологічної ситуації. Аналогічні заходи тією чи тією мірою проводилися в усіх областях республіки та західного регіону УРСР з відмінністю, що гори Карпати вносили свої особливості у Івано-Франківській, Львівській, Закарпатській і Чернівецькій областях. Водночас у справі охорони природи і раціонального використання природних ресурсів в Івано-Франківській, як і в інших областях, мали місце істотні недоліки. Охорона природи в СРСР проголошувалася справою загальнодержавною та загальнонародною, офіційно декларувалися значні успіхи в цьому питанні. Радянська пропаганда намагалася створити ілюзію піклування партії і уряду про охорону навколишнього середовища та здоров’я громадян. Проте пріоритетними завданнями залишалися розвиток важкої промисловості регіону, максимальне використання природних і людських ресурсів для військово-промислового комплексу країни.
Arms Trafficking
Authors: Ege Gian , Schwarzenegger Christian , Stempkowski Monika
Published: July 2024

Trafficking in arms and weapons material is, perhaps, one of themost notorious forms of organised crime. Fuelled by both the movieindustry as well as real world examples, criminal organisations are widely believed to engage in the trafficking of firearms and weaponsmaterial, including nuclear material. This illicit trade is furtherfacilitated by corruption and other forms of collusion with government entities as well as by links between the criminal elements andthe arms industry.As part of a joint teaching programme on transnational organisedcrime, students from the Universities of Queensland, Vienna andZurich researched the topic of arms trafficking in a year-long course.Some of their academic papers are compiled in this volume, addressingtopics ranging from international and national legal frameworks tolevels and characteristics of this phenomenon in selected places, andenforcement and industry measures adopted to prevent and suppressthis illicit trade.