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An narrative review of value chain financing on the profitability of edible oil in South Africa
Authors: Aliamutu Kansilembo Freddy , Mkhize Msizi
Published: February 2024

The objective of this review was to look at the impact of agricultural value chain financing on the profitability of edible oil in South Africa. A historical review's aim is to find all narrative evidence which fits the pre-specified eligibility requirements to respond to a particular study question or hypothesis. The research used a historical narrative review as its analysis method. This included compiling and analysing more than 60 online resources relating to various and relevant the value chain financing on profitability from several past research.  The research concentrates on some papers that looked at the impact of agricultural value chain financing on profitability, both nationally and internationally. Exploratory studies on the agricultural value chain financing, published from 2012 to 2022, were evaluated. According to the findings, just one paper failed to demonstrate an important association between agricultural value chain financing and profitability, whilst the others showed that agricultural value chain financing had a substantial effect on profitability. However, none specifically addressed the oil industry, indicating the necessity for narrative research to examine the link among agricultural funding and the profitability of the South African edible oil industry.
Cost and returns analysis of upland and lowland rice production among farmers in North Central Nigeria
Authors: Akanbi Oluwafemi Nathaniel , Adepoju Adebusola Adenike , Olawuyi Seyi Olalekan , Olarinde Luke Oyesola
Published: February 2024

Sustainability of the rice production and farmers’ income in Nigeria raises a serious concern due to the rising costs of production inputs and other factors beyond farmers’ control. As a result, the study compared the cost and returns of rice production in North central, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 387 rice farmers in the study area. Descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis and seeming unrelated regression were used to analyze the dataset collected. The findings revealed that most of the rice farmers were male, averagely young and have at least 9 family members in their respectively households. Results from Kwara State showed that total cost is higher among the upland rice farmers compared to their lowland counterparts, but reverse was the case in term of net profit, as this favoured the lowland rice farmers. For Niger State and pooled data, the lowland rice farmers had higher net profit than the upland rice farmers. Seemingly unrelated regression estimates indicated that costs associated with fertilizer, herbicide, seed, pesticide and labour used were significant and influencing factors affecting the revenue of rice farmers in the study area. While inaccessibility to cheap farm inputs was the major constraint affecting the rice farmers, other challenges include lack of storage, inadequate rainfall and inadequate credit facilities.  The study recommended seamless access to improved rice varieties by the farmers as this can scale up adoption of improved technologies, boost production and ultimately the net revenue of rice farmers. Farmers are also advised to join and/or form a registered occupational groups through which credit facilities can easily be accessed, to expand the farming operations because of the positive and complementary role of social group and access to credit.
The influence of business process outsourcing on the productivity of the mobile telecommunication companies
Authors: Mbanje Samson
Published: February 2024

Economics of business and increased focus on operating efficiencies are leading mobile telecom service providers to outsource non-core business process elements, infrastructure systems, and customer service, although the trade-off on the influence of business process outsourcing (BPO) on the firm’s productivity is still inconclusive. Few empirical studies or research have been conducted to analyze the influence of BPO on the firm’s productivity levels in the mobile telecom operators of Southern African developing countries. This research tries to redress the existing knowledge gap and the limited body of literature by providing both descriptive and empirical evidence on the influence of BPO on the firm‘s productivity levels of mobile telecom operators. A structured closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect raw data from 210 employees. Descriptive and chi-square tests were conducted to establish the statistically significant relationship between business process outsourcing and the firm’s productivity levels. The results reflect a statistically significant relationship between the implementation of BPO and the firm’s productivity. The study has practical implications for service and industrial practitioners, managers, scholars, and government policymakers in that they can strategically plan their BPO practices and link those practices to the organizations' productivity performance. Further research can be conducted in other industries in order to do comparison studies confirming lessons gained across industries on the effect of BPO on a firm’s productivity levels.
The influence of emerging market consumers’ purchase intention of luxury clothing on their purchase behaviour: a South African perspectives
Authors: Makhitha KM , M Khumalo  , T Sekhu
Published: February 2024

The growth of the economy has occasioned a shift in consumption patterns in the South African luxury markets. This study aims to investigate the purchasing behaviour of emerging market consumers as regards luxury clothing. A survey was conducted and data was collected online from 300 emerging market consumers in SA by means of a survey questionnaire. The results of the study demonstrated that status, quality, and materialism all influence the purchase intention of emerging market consumers as regards luxury clothing. Status had the strongest effect on purchase intention for luxury clothing, followed by quality and materialism. Consumer intention to purchase luxury products was found to influence such consumers’ purchase behaviour. This study is significant for retail stores in South Africa selling luxury clothing, as well as those intending to enter the SA luxury clothing market. The study findings shed light on factors influencing purchase behaviour by emerging market consumers as regards to luxury clothing.
Revitalizing warehouse management to enhance global manufacturing competitiveness: insights from South Africa
Authors: Mabotja Tshepo
Published: February 2024

Company operations and global trade necessitate storage. Warehouse management is essential for meeting customer expectations, ensuring product availability, and delivering globally swiftly and affordably. A company's international competitiveness can suffer from warehouse instability. This study assesses warehouse performance for competitive advantage. The report also explores top management's disregard for warehouse management's impact on manufacturing competitiveness. This paper reviews warehouse management system research from several industries. Reviewing literature for gaps and flaws. Quantitative methods include industrial specialized surveys. Three varied South African manufacturing enterprises will be case-studied. Deduction is used to analyze industry expert consultation data. Due to its accessibility and data collection suitability, convenience sampling was employed to choose participants. This study discovered many warehouse management issues in South African industrial firms. Integration and automation are lacking in current systems, hampering global competitiveness. Warehouse movements and infrastructure damage increased without zone selection. Technology-illiterate warehouse workers slowed operations. The study offers zone picking, warehouse training, and warehouse system integration and automation to address these difficulties. South African industrial firms should strengthen warehouse management systems, according to this study. These organizations can enhance operational efficiency, save money, and compete globally with the suggested changes. Zone picking, warehouse system integration, and worker technical training can alleviate challenges and provide companies an edge. This study highlights warehouse management's often overlooked significance in manufacturing competitiveness. International organizations can do better by studying warehouse management system problems and solutions. Practical warehouse management advice from this study increases South African industry competitiveness.
Exploring the opportunities and challenges encountered by immigrant entrepreneurs in Eastern Cape Province Towns
Authors: Akusoba Jane
Published: February 2024

This research offers a comprehensive examination of immigrant entrepreneurship within Eastern Cape Province towns, with a specific focus on Sterkspruit and Aliwal-North The purpose of this was to investigate the opportunities and challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs within towns in the Eastern Cape Province. The qualitative research approach which followed a phenomenological research philosophy was adopted. The non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select 10 immigrant entrepreneurs. Thereafter, in-depth interviews were employed in gathering primary data from the selected sample which is African and Asian immigrant entrepreneurs operating in the selected towns (Aliwal-North and Sterkspruit) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The results of the study indicate that immigrant entrepreneurs enjoy some opportunities and also are faced with challenges in doing business in these towns. The results furthermore indicate that immigrant entrepreneurs know the causes of their challenges as they explain them. The results also indicate the possible ways the challenges can be managed or overcome. The study, therefore, concluded that some of the opportunities and challenges identified by the interviewed participants were of South African government policies and regulations. It was therefore recommended that as a way of improving the handling of business engagement, immigrant entrepreneurs attend business workshops and exposes.
Is traffic police SERVQUAL assessment different among drivers in terms of experience?
Authors: De Jager Johan W. , Ayikwa Lutete Christian , Steenkamp Pieter
Published: February 2024

Designing tailored services is critical to enhancing client satisfaction for private and public services such as road traffic. Among the factors associated with car accidents are traffic violations of established rules and regulations. Indeed, driving skills and practice have become crucial in a complex and dynamic road environment. The study’s objective was to advise traffic department managers on how to customize their service for drivers regarding their experience. A questionnaire assessing their expectations and perceived performance with regard to six traffic service quality dimensions, namely tangibility, reliability, promptitude, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, was self-administered to 886 motorists chosen using a simple random sampling technique in the Philippines and South Africa. Data collected were analyzed using ANOVA and Post Hoc Tuckey HSD. Results indicate that less experienced drivers had a better appreciation of traffic service quality provided by traffic departments and officers. Therefore, more focus should be placed on experienced drivers to raise their level of satisfaction.
Conceptual change management framework for effective use of examination administration system: a systemic review
Authors: Mphahlele Ngoanamosadi Stanford , Kekwaletswe Raymond Mompoloki , Seaba Tshinakaho Relebogile
Published: February 2024

This paper systematically reviews literature with the aim of conceptualizing a change management framework for the effective use of the Examination Administration System (EAS). Information systems (IS) change management factors in the implementation and the post-implementation phases are systematically reviewed to identify 37 reports between 2015 and 2023 and content was analyzed. Post-acceptance phase poses many challenges that often result in resistance from the user community thus relinquishing the expected gains. This paper explains change management factors in the post-implementation phase of information systems as they are not adequately addressed in existing literature. The conceptualization of the change management framework draws on the integration of the Unified Theory of Acceptance, Use of Technology and Effective Use Theory and nine change management factors as facilitating conditions. The paper concludes that effective use of EAS is realized through change management factors (i.e., user training, top management support activities, information flow, planning EAS as a change, change shared vision, performance measurement, user involvement and change recognition, user satisfaction and effective communication). This study further adds the indirect mechanisms (i.e., technology use and IS adaptive use) through which the change management factors can impact effective use. The study provides a useful guide to the practitioners and researchers to explain the change management strategies for the effective use of information systems and improve it. This paper also proposes that future studies adapt and/or empirically test conceptual change management apparatus for effective use to ascertain its validity within various contexts.
Assessing the impact of occupational health and safety, work environment, organizational culture, transformational leadership, and motivation on employee performance in the post-COVID-19 Malawi
Authors: Baluti McDonald , Santos Suryo Budi , Tubastuvi Naelati , Astuti Herni Justiana
Published: February 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic suffocated operations of organizations globally. Individually, employees were affected in the way they executed their daily duties. This paper attempted to assess the effect of occupational health and safety, work environment, organizational culture, transformational leadership and motivation on employee performance in the post Covid-19 pandemic among civil servants in Malawi. It’s a quantitative research method that has used saturation sampling technique to have a sample size of 170 respondents. Data was collected through an on-line structured questionnaire. The analysis technique used was multiple linear regression analysis through Statistical Program for Social Science (SPSS) program version 26. On the one hand, the research results show that occupational health and safety has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, similarly, work environment has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. On the other hand, organizational culture has no effect on employee performance among civil servants in Malawi. In the same vein, transformational leadership has no effect on employee performance and motivation has no effect on civil servants’ performance in the post Covid-19 pandemic Malawi. Most importantly, this study gives treasured insights into the features prompting employee performance in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic Malawi. The outcomes of this study guide organizations to understand the aspects of occupational health and safety, work environment, organizational culture, leadership style and motivation that contribute to improved employee performance during and after the pandemic in the public sector.
The role of corporate social responsibility in SMEs in eThekwini municipality in South Africa
Authors: Mkhize Thuthukani
Published: February 2024

Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have an important role to play in promoting sustainable development and social responsibility in their communities. In the eThekwini Municipality of South Africa, there are many opportunities for SMEs to engage in social responsibility activities. A validation approach can be used to assess the effectiveness of these activities and ensure that they are meeting the needs of the community. This study sought to investigate the Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in eThekwini municipality in South Africa. Data collection from 210 small business owners or managers in the eThekwini Municipality revealed a significant relationship between community involvement, environmental awareness, and community upliftment in the quest to build long-term relationships with communities.  The primary objective for the study was to determine and establish the CSR activities of SMEs in the eThekwini Municipality.
The effect of supply chain management and total quality management on operational performance through competitive advantage
Authors: Emir Salachudin , Sulistyowati Niken
Published: February 2024

Supply chain management is the process of integrating critical business procedures throughout the supply chain to generate value for stakeholders and customers. Total Quality Management is a system that emphasises quality and focuses on ensuring customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction is a very important instrument for operational performance and business continuity. Therefore, this study aims to determine and analyse the effect of supply chain management (SCM) and total quality management (TQM) on operational performance (OP) mediated by competitive advantage (CA). Sample collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires, using purposive sampling technique, which is one of the non-probability sampling categories. The data analysis method uses structural equation model-partial least square (SEM-PLS). The results stated that the strategy of implementing supply chain management and total quality management together can increase competitive advantage. Increased competitive advantage can improve operational performance. The suggested policy implications are that the company can continue to maintain good relations with partners, produce products according to customer desires, competitive prices and timely products.
Exploring the impact of green human resource management on pro-environmental behaviors: a study in Afghanistan's industrial sector
Authors: Amini Mohammad Yunes , Tang Zhen , Zaki Zakirullah
Published: February 2024

Green human resource management, or GHRM, is a relatively new idea but is already thought to be an essential tool for fostering sustainable behavior in businesses. We intended to find out how GHRM affects worker pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs) by using worker engagement (WENG) and the green psychological climate (GPC) as mediators. The study tested and analyzed the suggested model using the PLS-SEM technique via SmartPLS 4. To gather data from 324 valid respondents—HR managers and employees—we used a quantitative study approach. These participants were chosen randomly from three industrial parks in Afghanistan. The analysis's findings demonstrated that GHRM possessed a positive impact on employees' PEBs. Furthermore, the employees' pro-environmental behaviors PEBs are fostered by the green psychological climate GPC and worker engagement WENG. The study presents new findings indicating that, in the Afghanistan industrial context, GHRM both directly and indirectly affects employees' PEBs through the partially mediating effects of GPC and WENG. The present research is significant because it fills in the gaps in the literature and offers new perspectives on GHRM. Notably, there aren't many GHRM studies that focus on Afghanistan's industrial sector. Furthermore, in analyzing these connections and evaluating the mediation effects, this study contributes to the body of knowledge currently available on PEBs.  Additionally, this study makes a practical contribution to the industrial sector by offering guidance on how to improve managers' understanding of GHRM policies, enhance employee PEBs at work, and foster an environmentally friendly organizational culture.
Green human resource management practices and organizational sustainability performance in Pakistan's healthcare sector
Authors: Javed Saima , Yingjun Zhu , Kumar Nilesh , Meghwar Sikraj
Published: February 2024

The 21st century has witnessed a rapid surge in industrial pollution, accompanied by the depletion of natural resources, prompting a collective call to action. As a result, the greening of corporations and ecological sustainability has emerged as a matter of paramount importance for decision-makers worldwide. This study, thereby, aims to examine the implementation of environmentally responsible (Green) human resource management practices in the health sector and their influence on organizational sustainability performance. Methodologically, a descriptive approach was employed, utilizing a questionnaire survey to collect data from 250 healthcare employees within Pakistan's healthcare sector. The study's statistical outcomes indicate that green hiring positively influences economic performance but not social and environmental performance. However, green training, involvement, performance management, and compensation are all positively related to organizational sustainability performance, encompassing social, economic, and environmental aspects in Pakistan’s healthcare sector. By summing up, this study concludes the significance of customizing green HR practices for enhancing sustainability performance in the healthcare sector. It underscores the crucial role played by green human resource management practices and their impact on organizational sustainability performance in a developing country context, specifically in Pakistan.
Stakeholders’ perceptions on the functionality and sustainability of selected industrial development zones (IDZs) in South Africa
Authors: Neethling Jan Roan , Meyer Daniel
Published: February 2024

The article evaluates stakeholders’ perceptions of the functionality and sustainability of selected industrial development zones (IDZs) in South Africa, including the COEGA IDZ, the country’s largest, and the East London IDZ, the country’s most productive. The study followed a qualitative research design with structured interviews with IDZ stakeholders in the Eastern and Western Cape. The findings lean towards relatively positive perceptions but highlighted the need for more government support to ensure sustainable economic contributions. Challenges such as limited electricity supply (load shedding), lack of public service delivery, and inadequate government management must be addressed for the sustainability of existing IDZs and the establishment of new ones. The study also raises concerns about IDZs’ links to local businesses and their ability to meet local community needs through employment opportunities. The findings provide valuable insights into IDZs in a developing country, serving as a basis to enhance industrialisation in Africa through the efficient management of such zones.
Driving enterprise transformation
Authors: O'Higgins Dennis
Published: February 2024

This study investigates how organisational and geographical factors affect the efficacy of business architecture in enterprises. Employing a quantitative research methodology, the research analyses data from a diverse range of organisations using ordinal logistic regression. The findings validate the hypothesis that factors like organisational alignment, industry sector, geographic region, organisational size, and adoption duration significantly influence business architecture's maturity and strategic impact. The study contributes to the understanding of business architecture's role in organisational strategy, highlighting the importance of contextual factors. It suggests that business architecture strategies should be tailored to specific organisational contexts, offering valuable insights for policy formulation and organisational strategy development. This research provides a foundation for future studies and practical applications in business architecture and enterprise transformation, emphasizing the need for a nuanced approach considering different organisational and regional characteristics.
The mediation effect of innovativeness on knowledge application and organizational innovation: Case of Tunisian companies
Authors: Arjoun Aida , Boudabbous Sami
Published: February 2024

Today, the company is becoming more and more aware of the immense power of knowledge, the stakes of which are becoming more and more crucial. However, acquiring, developing and maintaining competitive advantage from internal resources and skills remains the overarching goal for every organization. It is for this reason that it is necessary to put in place a strategic plan for the application of knowledge. This research focuses on the efforts made by companies in terms of knowledge management processes in order to implement innovative solutions. The objective of this research is part of this perspective and aims to examine the relationship between the application of knowledge and organizational innovation by highlighting the mediating effect of innovative capabilities. To determine this relationship, a quantitative method was adopted using a total of 252 Tunisian senior managers. The results of the structural equation analysis reveal the existence of a significant influence of knowledge management on both types of technical and administrative organizational innovation.
The effect of lean manufacturing and physical work environment on labor productivity in the apparel industry in Indonesia: case study
Authors: Sarnadi  , Sulistyowati Niken
Published: February 2024

In general, this research aims to analyze and determine the effect of the application of lean manufacturing which is focused on eliminating waste and the influence of the physical work environment on labor productivity. This research used primary data through the distribution of questionnaires conducted to employees of Company X with a total of 230 respondents from sections in departments directly related to research variables. Data analysis methods using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) measured by the Partial Least Square (PLS) model, and data processing using SmartPLS 4.0 Software. Based on the results of calculations, data analysis shows that the application of principles related to lean manufacturing, which in this research is focused on the process of eliminating waste has a positive effect on the productivity of the workforce. The creation of a physical work environment that meets standards also positively affects the productivity of the workforce.
Improving the prediction of social media engagement in universities by utilizing feature selection in machine learning
Authors: Keco Dino , Obucic Engin , Poturak Mersid
Published: February 2024

This study aims to examine the importance of feature selection in machine learning, specifically in predicting user engagement with social media post photographs on university Facebook pages. The paper uses a thorough analysis to demonstrate the crucial significance of choosing suitable features and their corresponding algorithms. The research intends to demonstrate how this strategic approach affects the accuracy of prediction findings in social media interaction. The research presents a compelling case study involving 24 leading universities from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The results underscore the efficacy of the method, stressing that the meticulous selection of characteristics and the use of appropriate algorithms are crucial elements for attaining the best results in social media forecasts. Implications: The study's results have important consequences, particularly within the changing environment of machine learning and its use in social media. Feature selection and algorithm choice are vital for optimizing social media initiatives for institutions.
The effect of employee motivation and employee engagement on job performance mediated by job satisfaction
Authors: Ramadan Wardiansyah Defri , Khusniyah Indrawati Nur , Tri Kurniawati Desi
Published: February 2024

This study aims to investigate the effect of employee motivation and employee engagement mediated by job satisfaction on job performance. This study employs explanatory research with a quantitative approach. The population in this study consisted of all employees of retail company X. The sampling technique used was saturated sampling, and the number of research samples was 150. Data was collected through surveys and documentation, and the instrument was tested using Likert scales. The data was analysed using Structural Equation Model Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) modelling. The results of this study indicate that employee motivation can increase job performance, while employee engagement cannot increase job performance. Furthermore, the findings revealed that employee motivation can increase job satisfaction while employee engagement cannot. Job satisfaction can increase job performance. Job satisfaction can mediate the effect of employee motivation on job performance, but it cannot mediate the effect of employee engagement on job performance. According to the findings of this study, Company X should be able to provide motivational stimulus to employees by increasing salaries and work incentives, as well as increasing training and developing employee skills, so that workers can work effectively and efficiently.
The impact of humble leadership on employee agility: unveiling the mediating role of employees' self-efficacy
Authors: Elhadidy Islam , Yongqiang Gao
Published: February 2024

While employee agility has recently gained increased attention, there is a notable lack of research on its antecedents. This study investigates the impact of humble leadership on employee agility within the context of Egypt's hospitality industry. Utilizing survey data collected from 320 frontline employees within Egypt's travel agencies, the findings reveal a positive and significant impact of humble leadership on employee agility. Notably, the study identifies employees' self-efficacy as a partial mediator in this relationship, shedding light on the underlying mechanisms through which humble leadership shapes employee agility. These insights enrich the existing body of knowledge by providing a nuanced perspective on the influence of humble leadership on employee agility and offer practical implications for leaders and organizations seeking to enhance workforce agility in the dynamic setting of the hospitality industry.
Person-job fit on work engagement with meaningful work as mediator
Authors: Merdiaty Netty
Published: February 2024

This study examines the relationship between person-job fit and employee engagement with mediator meaningful work of regional bank employees in Indonesia. A survey questionnaire was administered to employees in bank regions across different departments, with 205 respondents comprising 164 men, 80%, and 41 women, or 20%. Statistical techniques with a partial least square structural equation model (PLS-SEM 3.3.3) will be used to analyze the relationships and test the mediation effect of Meaningful Work on the relationships between Person Job Fit and Work Engagement. The study's findings demonstrated that Job Person Fit, which is the suitability of self-value with each job given, employees understanding the goals to be achieved in their work, and demand-abilities fit, including knowledge, skills, and personalities, were responsible for specific variations in work-related outcomes. Work engagement can be directly impacted by Job-person fit and indirectly by Meaningful work. Understanding these linkages may help employers design jobs and responsibilities that better fit their workforce's skills, preferences, and values, eventually resulting in a happier and more engaged workforce.
Integration of ecology and culture in encouraging village government innovation in the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru area
Authors: Yunas Novy Setia , Amin Heri Susanto  , Mukari  , Endah Wahyuningsih  , Khudrotun Nafisah
Published: February 2024

Bromo Tengger Semeru with four districts in East Java, National Park (Taman Nasional Bromo Tengger Semeru) has incredibly great potential. This region not only showcases the magnificence and majesty of God's creations, Mount Semeru and Mount Bromo, but it also shows how well the Tengger Tribe Community gets along with one another. Due to the growth of the local tourism sector, the Tengger community has long been renowned for its great diversity and for continuously maintaining its traditions in the face of intense outside cultural pressures. The Tengger Community continues to uphold and perform a number of cultural practices and ceremonies, including the Yadnya Kasada Ceremony, Hari Raya Karo, Entas-Entas, Ojung, Unan-unan Ceremony, Mubeng Pujang Ceremony, Sesayut Ceremony, and Praswala Gara Ceremony. In the hopes of finding safety and tranquility in life, the Tengger people place great importance on the presence of rituals and customs, which at the very least aim to honor their ancestors. This paper is the outcome of a qualitative study employing observational data gathering methods, focus groups, and in-depth interviews. The one-month research project, completed in November 2023, painted a picture of how the Tengger community is integrating the development of customs, culture, and ecological management skills in order to foster innovation and harmony for the village government in Sapikerep Village, Probolinggo Regency, and Tosari Village, Pasuruan Regency, Bromo TNBTS Area.
Greening university practices: empowering eco-conscious behavior, transforming sustainable culture, and shaping greener institutional awareness through strategic green HRM initiatives
Authors: Amini Mohammad Yunes , Tang Zhen , Besharat Azizullah
Published: February 2024

Green human resource management practices are widely accepted and are essential for encouraging sustainable behavior in organizations. We aimed to ascertain the relationship between employees' eco-friendly behavior and Green HRM practices by employing environmental awareness as a mediator. we analyzed and tested the suggested model Employing the PLS-SEM method through SmartPLS 4. The current study employed a quantitative research approach to collect data from 346 actual respondents. From six major public universities in Afghanistan, these participants were selected randomly. Based on the investigation, it was shown that green recruitment and selection, green training and development, green performance management, and green reward and compensation possessed a positive impact on employees' eco-friendly behavior.  Additionally, environmental awareness promotes eco-friendly conduct among the staff. The research provides updated outcomes showing that, through the partially moderating impacts of environmental awareness, green HRM practices in Afghanistan's public universities both directly and indirectly influence employees' eco-friendly behavior. The current study is noteworthy since it provides fresh insights into green HRM. Additionally, by examining these relationships and assessing the mediation effects, this work adds to the amount of literature already accessible on environmentally friendly behaviors.  Furthermore, current research makes a practical contribution to public universities by suggesting guidelines on how to increase academicians' awareness of green HRM practices, enhance eco-friendly behavior at work, and develop environmentally friendly behavior.
Nexus between corporate governance disclosure and firm performance
Authors: Islam Md. Nazrul , Hossain Syed Zabid , Md. Sayaduzzaman
Published: February 2024

The paper intended to evaluate the extent of corporate disclosure compliance and its effect on the financial performance of Bangladeshi pharmaceutical companies listed on the DSE during a twelve-year period, from 2007 to 2020. The study explored the affinity between the Corporate Governance Disclosure Index (CGDI) and firm financial performance employing econometric techniques, such as fixed effect and random effect models. The study calculated the disclosure scores as a percentage of a given firm's overall score to the probable score it could achieve. The CGDI of the sample companies showed a positive and substantial effect on company performance as an accounting measure ROA and an insignificant effect as a market measure Tobin’s Q. The study also revealed that sample firms followed the BSEC guidelines partially. These findings have implications for companies that fail to comply with the full disclosure principle, which holds that a company must disclose all material information in its financial statements in order to touch the reader's comprehension of those statements. In addition, these results imply that the code of CG requires a thorough examination to make essential modifications.
Political economy dynamics of Russia's intervention in Syria
Authors: Alagha Malath
Published: February 2024

This article aims to place the issue of economic benefits obtained by Russia by military intervention in Syria in the larger perspective of its role as a global player shaping Middle East affairs. The essay aims to answer the following question: How much have Russia's economic interests been impacted by its military involvement in Syria? Russian objectives in Syria extend beyond its geostrategic location to encompass national interests in various strategic areas, particularly maintaining its economic power and bolstering its worldwide influence in Middle Eastern politics. The article will explore the additional advantages that contributed to the expansion of Russian commercial ties in the region, beyond Syria's geostrategic location. This article assumes that Russia is steadily investing in building its influence and creating geo-economic dynamics to boost its economic national interests. The study examines how Russia has been translating its military participation into economic benefits across several sectors, including arms transactions, oil businesses, economic networking, trade facilitation, and resilience. The paper will rely on signed contracts, official papers, reports, menus, speeches, press releases, declaratory statements, and reports on official visits as primary data. This article focuses on the political economy of Russian military involvement in the Syrian crisis to provide detailed insights.
Decoding viewer behavior: a multi-faceted exploration of marketing mix, brand equity, e-WOM, and perceived value in Indonesia's film market
Authors: Faransyah Agung Jaya  , Muhtosim Arief  , Suwitho
Published: February 2024

In light of the challenges faced by Indonesia's film industry, such as limited screens, the dominance of major production houses, and low purchase intentions among local film viewers, this research aims to address the critical gaps in understanding viewer behaviour. By exploring the intricate relationships between purchase intention, e-WOM, perceived value, marketing mix, and brand equity, the study offers valuable insights and effective marketing strategies essential for the sustainable growth of the Indonesian film market. This research used quantitative research methods. A total of 255 respondents were collected using random sampling. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling through SmartPLS. The main findings of the study demonstrate that (i) marketing mix does not influence purchase intention, (ii) marketing mix influence on purchase intention is mediated by perceived value, (iii) brand equity influences purchase intention, (iv) brand equity influences on purchase intention is mediated by perceived value, (v) perceived value influences purchase intention and finally (vi) perceived value influences on purchase intention are moderated by e-WOM.
The impact of green credit distribution on bank performance and influencing factors
Authors: Ali Fata Fikri , Arifin Zaenal
Published: February 2024

This research aims to analyze the impact of green credit distribution by banks on bank performance and identify factors that can influence green credit. The study utilizes data from 46 banks in Indonesia during the 2018-2022 period, by using the panel data regression method. The findings indicate (i) that green credit does not have a significant influence on credit risk, as measured by the NPL (Non-performing Loan). The distribution of more green credit allocations does not result in a decrease in bank credit risk. Additionally, sustainable business borrowers do not exhibit better debt repayment performance compared to the non-sustainable business category. (ii) In terms of bank profitability, green credit does not impact ROE (Return on Equity) and NIM (Net Interest Margin), but it does have a negative effect on ROA (Return on Assets). Banks that allocate a significant portion of their credit distribution to green initiatives tend to experience a decline in their profits. (iii) Bank size has a positive impact on the allocation of green credit, with larger banks dedicating a greater portion to the distribution of green credit. Larger banks possess more capital and extensive networks, making them better equipped to address potential risks compared to smaller banks. (iv) Meanwhile, government ownership and good corporate governance in banks do not influence the proportion of green credit distribution. The author recommends that the government make corrections to existing green financing programs, to cultivate a green credit ecosystem in Indonesia. One concrete step that can be taken is to support government-owned banks in becoming pioneers in the distribution of green credit in Indonesia.
The role of sharia microfinance institutions in developing MSMEs
Authors: Isfianadewi Dessy
Published: February 2024

This study aims to investigate and identify the current conditions regarding the role of Sharia microfinance institutions in developing MSME businesses. The community needs Microfinance institutions, especially low-income groups and small and micro-entrepreneurs who have yet to be reached by banking financial services, especially public banks. In providing loans to MSMEs, microfinance institutions must effectively educate and equip their clients with relevant entrepreneurial knowledge and skills. This research will use a qualitative approach with a case study method, which does not use statistical generalizations but uses logical generalizations and replication. Three Sharia microfinance institutions and sixteen MSME cases will be selected in this research. The research was conducted at Sharia Microfinance Institutions as providers of microcredit and MSMEs receiving microcredit in the Southern region of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Gunungkidul, and Kulonprogo. This research will use three data collection methods, namely interviews, observation, and documentation, to maintain the validity and reliability of the data. Data triangulation is used to test the validity of the data. The data analysis process in this research uses two stages: descriptive analysis and case analysis. The findings of this research show hope regarding the promise of easy access to capital or funding sources as an effective tool for improving MSME business development through effectiveness, supervision, and guidance carried out by Sharia microfinance institutions. This change can be realized if the community has economic stability obtained through easy access to capital, increasing business income, and empowering the community to be ready to become entrepreneurs. It supports the development of a creative economy industry based on entrepreneurship and globally competitive ethics.
In Vivo-Matured Oocyte Resists Post-ovulatory Aging through the Post-transcriptional Regulation in Pigs
Authors: Zhan Cheng-Lin , Zhou Dongjie , Sun Ming-Hong , Jiang Wen-Jie , Lee Song-Hee , Li Xiao-Han , Lu Qin-Yue , Kim Ji-Dam , Lee Gyu-Hyun , Sim Jae-Min , Chung Hak-Jae , Cho Eun-Seok , Sa Soo-Jin , Cui Xiang-Shun
Published: February 2024

Post-ovulatory aging (POA) is an inevitable factor during some assisted reproduction technology procedures, and results in poor fertilization rates and impaired embryo development. This study used RNA sequencing analysis and experimental validation to study the similarities and differences between in vivo- and in vitro-matured porcine oocytes before and after POA.
Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between fresh in vivo-matured oocyte (F_vivo) and aged in vivo-matured oocyte(A_vivo) and DEGs between fresh in vitro-matured oocyte (F_vitro) and aged in vitro-matured oocyte(A_vitro) were intersected to explore the co-effects of POA. It was found that "organelles", especially "mitochondria", were significantly enriched GO terms. The expression of genes related to the “electron transport chain” and “cell redox homeostasis” pathways related to mitochondrial function significantly showed low expression patterns in both A_vivo and A_vitro groups. WGCNA analysis to explore gene expression modules specific to A_vivo. Trait-modules association analysis showed that the red modules were most associated with in vivo aging. There are a total of 959 genes in the red module, which are mainly enriched in “RNA binding”, “mRNA metabolic process”, etc. GO terms, and “spliceosome” and “nucleotide excision repair” pathways. DNAJC7, IK, and DDX18 were at the hub of the gene regulatory network. And these genes were all expressed higher in A_vivo. In summary, POA affects the organelle function of oocytes. A_vivo oocytes have some unique gene expression patterns. These genes may be potential anti-aging targets. This study helps us understand the detailed mechanism of POA and provides strategies for researching oocyte aging.
Topological properties of the Fréchet space of holomorphic functions of several complex variables
Authors: Iida Yasuo
Published: February 2024

Let 𝑁p(𝐵n) (𝑝 > 1) be the Privalov class of holomorphic functions on the unit ball 𝐵n in the space of 𝑛-complex variables. The class 𝑁p(𝐵n) (𝑝 > 1), equipped with the topology given by a natural metric, becomes an 𝐹-algebra. In this paper, we shall introduce a Fréchet space Fp(𝐵n) (𝑝 > 1) of holomorphic functions on 𝐵n which contains 𝑁p(𝐵n). Moreover, we shall characterize some topological properties of Fp(𝐵n) induced by the family of semi norms on Fp(𝐵n) .
Inverse coefficient super-linear problem for a time fractional parabolic equation under integral overdetermination conditions
Authors: Benguesmia Amal , Oussaeif Taki-Eddine , Rezzoug Imad
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we investigate the inverse problem of the determining the right-hand side of a nonlinear fractional parabolic equation with integral overdetermination condition. For the solvability of the direct problem we use the energy inequality method also known as the methode of functional analysis or the method of a priori estimates, this method has a higher character in that the existence theorem can be derived from the solution of the problem posed, begining with the uniqueness theorem. The most difficult aspect of this method is selecting the functional spaces E and F and for the unique solvability of the iverse problem is estblished under suitable conditions. The fixed point theoremis used to establish the existence and uniqueness of the solution to the inverse problem based on the data, this inverse problem appears frequently in engineering and physics modeling of various phenomena. Sismology, medicine, continuous casting, fusion welding, oil and gas production during drilling and well operation.
On certain congruences involving central binomial coefficients
Authors: Boumahdi Rachid , Mihoubi Miloud , Khaldi Laala
Published: February 2024

Let p be an odd prime. In this paper, using some properties of Fibonacci numbers, reciprocal polynomials for Fibonacci polynomials, and Legendre symbol, we establish some congruences involving central binomial coefficient modulo p and p^2. We also give some new identities for hyperbolic functions.