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Empowerment Models of Telaga Madirda Tourism Management to Increase Visitors during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Martomo Yitno Puguh , Samsi Samsi , Anafih Erwinda Sam , Sin Liem Gai
Published: February 2024

Telaga Madirda, a village tourism destination managed by the Berjo Village-Owned Enterprise in Ngargoyoso Sub-District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, boasts an exotic natural charm ripe for development. This study investigates the empowerment model of Berjo Village-Owned Enterprise and explores innovative approaches to managing this potential tourism hotspot. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, the study utilizes an empowerment model approach across three stages: awareness, capacity building, and empowerment. Findings reveal that village leaders’ commitment bolsters Berjo Village-Owned Enterprise’s empowering process, enabling innovative event models to attract more visitors. The introduction of spiritual tourism and night camping has notably drawn individuals to Telaga Madirda, offering a retreat for relaxation and therapeutic purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Per un’“archeologia filosofica” della secolarizzazione. Agostino, Gioacchino da Fiore e i paradigmi cristiani del pensiero secolare
Authors: Lillebø Jonas Gamborg , de Cuzzani Paola
Published: February 2024

This article aims to demonstrate that both secular and Protestant thinking of secularization are founded on a Christian and pre-Reformed “ruin” (as this notion is understood within Giorgio Agamben’s “philosophical archaeology”). In fact, it is shown that the thought of secularization and its path of rupture and criticism of religion have their foundation in pre-Reformation Christianity, and are already found, albeit in two completely opposite ways, in Augustine and Joachim of Fiore.
Büyükşehir Belediyelerinin Resmi Web Sitelerinin Diyalojik İletişim Açısından İncelenmesi
Authors: SUBAŞI Hüriye
Published: February 2024

Paydaşları ile güvene dayalı uzun vadeli ilişkiler kurmak isteyen örgütler tarafından internet ve sosyal medya, yoğun bir şekilde kullanılmaktadır. Bu teknolojiler aracılığıyla kurum ve kuruluşlar, misyonlarını, vizyonlarını, politikalarını ya da hizmetlerini kamuoyuna; kamuoyu da taleplerini, şikâyetlerini, istek ve beklentilerini kuruluşlara aktarma fırsatı bulmuştur. Özellikle halkla yakın ilişki içerisinde olan, halkın beklediği hizmetleri süratle, etkili ve verimli bir şekilde gerçekleştirmesi beklenen belediyelerin, güncel, dinamik, kullanıcıların işlemlerini kolaylaştıran ve en önemlisi de etkileşim olanağı sunan internet sitelerine sahip olmaları gerekmektedir. Bu kapsamda hazırlanan çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’deki büyükşehir belediyelerinin web sitelerini diyalojik iletişim bağlamında analiz ederek, bu kuruluşlar tarafından diyalojik iletişimin ne düzeyde kullanıldığını saptamaktır. Türkiye’deki 30 büyükşehir belediyesinin çalışma evrenini oluşturduğu araştırmada tam sayım yapılmış; böylece evrenin tamamı çalışma kapsamında incelenmiştir. Büyükşehir belediyelerinin web sitelerinden Taylor, Kent ve White (2001) tarafından geliştirilen Diyalojik İletişim Ölçeği ile veriler toplanmıştır. Yapılan analizlerden elde edilen sonuçlar, diyalojik iletişim düzeylerinin diyalojik döngü boyutunda oldukça düşük; diğer boyutlarda ise yüksek olduğunu ortaya koymuştur.
Seyid Vakkas Romanında Şeyh Cüneyt ve Şiiliğe Bakış
Authors: GUT Emine
Published: February 2024

Tarih ve roman ilişkisinin olağan bir sonucu olarak ortaya çıkan tarihî roman 19. yüzyıldan beri öğreticiliği, millî ruhu yeniden canlandırması ve aidiyet duygusunu geliştirmesi gibi sebeplerle rağbet gören bir tür olmuştur. Türk edebiyatında bu türde pek çok roman kaleme alınmıştır. Önemli gazeteci ve yazarlarından biri olan Şahabeddin Uzunkaya ulusal basına büyük emek vermiştir. Özellikle Giresun ve Samsun basınında ön plana çıkan bir isim olarak edebiyatla ilgilenmeyi de ihmal etmemiştir. Roman, hikâye ve şiir türlerinde varlık gösteren Uzunkaya’nın dört romanı bulunmaktadır. Bu romanlardan biri olan Seyid Vakkas, yazarın Giresun tarihine ışık tutmak amacıyla kaleme aldığı bir eserdir. Romanda Giresun’un Türkleşme sürecinde yaşanan tarihî olaylar önemli bir yer tutmaktadır. Bu olaylardan biri de Şeyh Cüneyt ve Şiî ordusunun Anadolu’daki faaliyetleridir. Bu çalışmada yazarın Şeyh Cüneyt ve Şiî ordusunu nasıl yansıttığı ve onlarla ilgili ifadelerinde nasıl bir üslup kullandığı üzerinde durulacaktır. Şahabettin Uzunkaya’nın romanda Osmanlı’dan tarafa yanlı bir tavır takındığı görülmektedir. Bu tavır zayıf olana bakışla da ilgilidir. Romanda elde edilen veriler örneklerle gösterilmeye çalışılacaktır.
Effects of coaching on wellbeing, perception of inclusion, and study-interest
Authors: Kaper Suzette , Van Graafeiland Nina , Vogelaar Bart
Published: February 2024

The current study aimed to investigate the influence of an evidence-based coaching intervention on students’ wellbeing, perception of inclusion and study-interest, among 93 first year social work students (aged­ 16–24) in the Netherlands. The coaching intervention that was implemented was based on the REGROW model. A pre-test-intervention-post-test design with two conditions was employed. The experimental condition (n = 47) received coaching from their mentor between pre-test and post-test, while the control condition (n = 46) received regular academic career counselling from their mentor. The results indicate that coaching has a positive effect on students’ emotional wellbeing, but not on psychological and social wellbeing, perception of inclusion and study-interest. In addition, it was found that students’ evaluation of the coaching trajectory is predictive of their emotional wellbeing, specifically in relation to relatedness and pressure. In vocational education, coaching seems to be a valuable addition to academic career counselling.  A structured practical coach model, such as the REGROW model, potentially combined with a coach card, could help implementing coaching in vocational education.
Experience in Measuring Estimates of Russian GDP Dynamics Using Double Deflation Approach
Authors: Staritsyna Е. А.
Published: February 2024

When constructing estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) and gross value added (GVA) at constant prices, three approaches or a combination of them are used: extrapolation, simple deflation and double deflation. The latter approach is considered preferable, but is not yet used in Russian statistics. The article is devoted to the issues of constructing estimates of GDP and GVA dynamics for the Russian Federation using double deflation. The interest in constructing such estimates is due to the possibility of taking into account the dependence of production on domestic and import supplies, which the other two approaches lack. Received for the period from 2011 to 2016 estimates were compared with official indicators for the overall economy, the service sector, and for mining and manufacturing.

From 2011 to 2016 alternative estimates of the physical volume indices of GDP and GVA showed lower growth rates compared to official indicators. This is due to the faster growth of alternative estimates of intermediate consumption compared to official ones. In the structure of intermediate consumption, domestic intermediate products were replacing imported analogues. The current dynamics of indicators, to a first approximation, shows signs of localization of production, which may be associated with the transition of enterprises to domestic outsourcing and the implementation of an import substitution policy.

At the same time, the presence of measurement problems in the use of double deflation is obvious, most clearly manifested when moving to the analysis of indicators of lower levels of aggregation. The analysis shows in favor of conducting additional research related to the introduction of the double deflation technique in the official methodology.
Socio-Economic Determinants of Choosing the Month of Child Birth in the Russian Federation: Statistical Analysis
Authors: Rodionova L. А. , Kopnova E. D. , Kobtseva А. А.
Published: February 2024

The results of a statistical analysis of the factors determining the decisions of families regarding the choice of the month of child birth are presented in the article. A review of the literature shows that a wide range of factors – cultural, biological, climatic and socio-economic – can influence these decisions. In the article, the authors focus on socio-economic determinants.

 In the Russian Federation, as well as throughout the world, there is a steady seasonality of births: between 2000 and 2022 most children were born in July and August. The article formulates a number of hypotheses regarding possible seasonality determinants, which were tested on the basis of Rosstat data from a sample survey of households «Comprehensive observation of living conditions of the population in 2020» and Rosstat data on registered births by month in Russian regions for 2019–2022. Using unordered multiple choice logit model estimates, cluster analysis and correlation analysis the authors obtained results demonstrating that the choice of summer months for the child birth is determined primarily by household, with the increase of which the birth of a child is more often planned for July. In regions characterized by high rates of quality-of-life indicators, predominantly urban population and a high level of contraceptive use, family preferences in choosing the summer months for child birth are also increasing. The influence of mother's age and education was not identified in the work.

The results of the study can be used by the authorities to develop an effective strategy in the field of demographic policy.
The Relationship of the Global Al Index and the Level of Employment: A Cluster Approach in Assessing Cross-Country Differences
Authors: Zarova Е. V. , Abdurakhmanova G. К. , Tursunov В. О.
Published: February 2024

The article substantiates the problem of measuring and analyzing the «response» of the employment level to the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in the economic and social spheres. The authors propose methods for studying the interdependence of integral and component assessments of the development of artificial intelligence and the level of employment for a set of countries representing different continents and economic groups. An assessment was made based on the first ever Global AI Index (GAII) published by Tortoise Media in 2023 for 62 countries and cluster analysis methods, including differentiation of countries by general level and components of artificial intelligence. The values of AI sub-indices were taken into account, characterizing such components as the presence of a state strategy for the implementation of AI, its commercial basis, use for scientific research and development, the formation of an operating environment, infrastructure development, support for «talents» - intellectual leaders (including institutional ones) in the field of AI. Based on the results of cluster analysis, the Russian Federation’s place in the group of countries characterized by a relatively average overall assessment of the development of artificial intelligence and leading in the implementation of statestrategic programs for the introduction of AI into public life has been established.

The results of the analysis and modeling of trends in scatter diagrams constructed for selected clusters of countries show the multidirectionality and ambiguous strength of the existing relationship between the development of artificial intelligence for individual components of the Global Index and the level of employment. At the same time, the existing relationship between the level of employment and the integral assessment of the Global AI Index was assessed as statistically weak for all clusters of countries. Conclusions were drawn about the need to take into account the identified differences in statistical estimates (both by country and by AI components) when predicting the impact of AI on changes in the level and structure of employment.

As this topic is filled with statistical research, the conclusions drawn from the results of the study will be deepened and continued by the authors. At the same time, according to the authors, the formulated conclusions, which are preliminary at this stage, indicate the relevance, theoretical and practical significance of the problem of assessing the impact of AI on employment, as well as the ambiguity of its solution in different countries.
Análise comparativa do comportamento de saguis-de-tufos-pretos (Callithrix penicillata) antes e pós – contenção, com e sem tranquilizantes químicos, no auxílio de pesquisa de saúde destes indivíduos
Authors: De Alvarenga Júnior Adriano , Firmo Carlos Leandro , Setim Fabíola Eloísa , De Barros Gabriela Trindade
Published: February 2024

O trabalho apresentado contém a analise etológica de exemplares machos de Callithrix penicillata em um criadouro comercial de São Paulo, e análise comparativa do dia pré-contenção e pós-contenção destes animais para a coleta de amostra sanguínea, com sem administração e com administração de tranquilizantes químicos. O objetivo foi descrever o impacto no comportamento destes animais.
ANALISIS PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DAN TINGKAT KETIMPANGAN ANTAR KABUPATEN/KOTA DI PROVINSI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Saputra Diki
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui struktur pertumbuhan ekonomi serta ketimpangan antar kabupaten/ kota di Provinsi Jawa Barat pasca orde baru. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan data sekunder yang selanjutnya dianalisis mengunakan Indeks Williamson, Location Quotient, Shift Share, dan Tipologi Klassen. Hasil analisis Tipologi Klassen, provinsi Jawa Barat diklasifikasikan menjadi empat katagori: daerah maju dan cepat tumbuh, daerah berkembang cepat tapi tidak maju, daerah maju tapi tertekan dan daerah yang tertinggal. Bedasarkan Indeks Williamson, ketimpangan antar kabupeten/kota di provinsi Jawa Barat pasca orde baru menunjukkan angka yang serius. Rata-rata angka indeks Williamson menunjukkan angka 0,5781 (> 0,5), angka sebesar ini menujukkan telah terjadi ketimpangan antar kabupaten/kota di provinsi Jawa Barat yang sangat tinggi. Hipotesis Kuznets yang menunjukkan hubungan antara pertumbuhan ekonomi dengan ketimpangan yang berbentuk “U terbalik” berlaku di provinsi Jawa Barat. Penelitian ini memberikan rekomendasi kepada pemerintah daerah dalam melaksanakan pembangunan agar memprioritaskan daerah yang tertinggal tanpa mengabaikan daerah yang sudah maju, melakukan pengembangan ekonomi pada sektor yang potensial di masing-masing kabupaten/kota melalui pengoptimalan penggunaan teknologi, serta membangun infrastruktur dan penyebaran pusat-pusat pertumbuhan dan investasi.
ANALISIS SISTEM USAHA TANI LIDAH BUAYA DI KABUPATEN BOGOR
Authors: Suprabowo Rizky Lutfi , Jahroh Siti
Published: February 2024

Sebagai daerah yang pernah dicanangkan menjadi daerah pengembangan komoditas lidah buaya, perkembangan komoditas lidah buaya di Kabupaten Bogor mengalami kemunduran sampai saat ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui performa keterkaitan ke depan dan ke belakang pada usahatani serta nenganalisis pendapatan usahatani lidah buaya di Kabupaten Bogor. Metode kualitatif mendeskripsikan mengenai keterkaitan ke belakang dan ke depan pada usahatani. Metode kuantitatif digunakan untuk menganalisis struktur biaya, penerimaan, pendapatan, nilai rasio R/C dan uji beda Mann-Whitney U Test. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa performa keterkaitan ke belakang sudah baik, sedangkan performa keterkaitan ke depan juga cukup baik karena saat ini sudah ada pasar dan pabrik pengolahan. Penyiangan gulma dalam usahatani lidah buaya ada dua metode yang digunakan petani yaitu metode herbisida dan metode manual. Nilai R/C atas biaya tunai petani metode herbisida dan manual sebesar 3,41 dan 3,39, sedangkan jika dilihat nilai R/C atas biaya tunai petani responden secara keseluruhan sebesar 3,40. Nilai R/C atas biaya total petani metode herbisida, manual serta metode secara keseluruhan yaitu sama, sebesar 2,82.
ANALISIS RISIKO RELATIF PENYEBARAN PENYAKIT DEMAM DENGUE DI KOTA BANDUNG MENGGUNAKAN MODEL POISSON: STUDI KASUS DATA RS SANTO BORROMEUS
Authors: Yong Benny , Kristiani Farah , Irawan Robyn
Published: February 2024

Kota Bandung merupakan kota dengan kasus penyakit Demam Dengue (DD) terbanyak diantara kota-kota lainnya di Jawa Barat pada tahun 2013. Penelitian ini menganalisis tingkat risiko relatif dari penyebaran penyakit DD di kota Bandung dengan menerapkan model Poisson. Data pasien penyakit DD diambil dari RS Santo Borromeus Bandung sebanyak 2.032 pasien. Hasil analisis dengan menggunakan model Poisson menunjukkan bahwa penduduk di kecamatan Coblong hampir selalu berada pada tingkat risiko yang sangat tinggi untuk terserang penyakit DD pada setiap bulan untuk masing-masing stadium, sebaliknya penduduk di kecamatan Cinambo hampir selalu berada pada tingkat risiko yang sangat rendah untuk terserang penyakit DD. Untuk stadium awal, stadium lanjut, dan seluruh stadium, banyak kecamatan di kota Bandung yang mengalami peningkatan kategori tingkat risiko dari bulan Maret ke April yang merupakan musim pancaroba. Sementara untuk stadium lanjut dan seluruh stadium, banyak kecamatan di kota Bandung yang mengalami penurunan kategori tingkat risiko dari bulan Agustus ke September yang merupakan musim kemarau. Hasil estimasi dari selang kepercayaan 95% menunjukkan bahwa rentang selang terbesar selalu berada di kecamatan Bandung Wetan dan terjadi pada bulan April. Kondisi ini berlaku untuk stadium awal, stadium lanjut, dan seluruh stadium.
KEBUTUHAN PENGEMBANGAN PELABUHAN GUNA MENDUKUNGPENGEMBANGAN WILAYAH JAWA BARAT
Authors: Putro Heru Purboyo Hidayat , Ibad Muhammad Zainal
Published: February 2024

Studi ini meneliti pengaruh aktivitas maritim terhadap pengembangan wilayah provinsi Jawa Barat. Jawa Barat mempunyai intensitas produksi pelabuhan yang terbatas karena tidak memiliki pelabuhan utama. Di sisi lain, Jawa Barat mempunyai PDRB yang tinggi. Pendekatan studi diawali dengan aktivitas maritim yang direpresentasikan dari produksi pelabuhan dan provinsi Jawa Barat dibandingkan dengan provinsiprovinsi lain di pulau Jawa. Analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis korelasi, analisis pembobotan, dan analisis rasio. Ditemukan bahwa signifikansi korelasi aktivitas maritim dan PDRB per provinsi pada pulau Jawa bernilai 0,520 pada total aktivitas dan 0,562 pada muat barang dalam negeri. Rasio perkembangan antara PDRB dan aktivitas maritim, dan rasio PDRB dan Indeks Maritim provinsi Jawa Barat berada paling tinggi di antara provinsi lain. Dengan demikian direkomendasikan perlu adanya pelabuhan di wilayah Jawa Barat yang dapat mendukung pengembangan wilayah.
THEORETICAL METHODOLOGICAL JUSTIFICATION IN TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL MARKETS
Authors: Sokolov Germanov Stanislav
Published: February 2024

We live in strange times times of change, crises, pandemics, conflicts and even wars. Technology is developing at an incredible speed, and our ability to predict or react is narrowed by rapidly changing trends, market changes and more. Throughout millennia of written and unwritten history, humanity has learned to change, evolve and survive. Economists and marketers have long recognised the cyclical nature of events and their repeatability, thus creating theories and tools. In our attempt to predict future events, we often refer to past experience and historical lessons. In the field of finance, technical analysis is a methodology for analysing financial markets, the purpose of which is to predict likely price commute based on regularities deploy on similar price changes in the past under similar circumstances. For this purpose, historical market data such as prices and volume are used (Kirkpatrick, Dahlquist, 2006). At its core, technical analysis has many tools: time charts, support and resistance charts, Fibonacci analysis, Japanese candlestick chart and many other theoretical methods and methodologies with greater or lesser practical success. But while there are many instruments, the indicators that help correctly start the future investment or withdrawal are a few looking for changes in time and matching trends by comparing the lengths of their intervals: there are indicators reporting the involvement of the instrument in the trend Indicator ADL, McClellan Oscillator, the Index of McClellan Sherman (McClellan Summation Index) and indicators follow the change in prices Indicator %C (Percent Contraction Index), Indicator ADX (Average directional index), Index of the Commodity Channel (Commodity Channel Index), Indicator MACD (Moving Average Convergence / Divergence), Relative strength index (RSI), Relative vigor index (RVI), Stochastic oscillator and indicators based on market volume Accumulation/distribution index, Cash flow and Balance sheet volume. The purpose of the research is to draw attention to a theoretical hypothesis for the beginning of the trend wave itself, the beginning of the considered period supporting future investment or withdrawal from a given industry, the development of a trending product or service. The chosen methodology and corresponding tool formula are entirely author’s and would help to visualise the time intervals for investment or withdrawal from the market.
FINANCING AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Authors: Makrevska Trajanka
Published: February 2024

The capital structure denotes the composite blend of debt and equity utilized by a business entity.In the past, the concept of capital structure was commonly categorized as a highly specialized and technical aspect of corporate management that pertained to a limited number of individuals within an organization.In the perspective of a conventional business individual, the likelihood of this vicinity to produce ample profits was rather low.The generation of considerable revenue is observed to be comparatively pronounced in certain financial domains, such as appropriately identified investment initiatives, when juxtaposed with other areas of financial pursuits.In recent times, there has been a substantial transformation in the prevailing circumstance.The area of capital structure has garnered significant attention and interest within academic discourse.The present discourse concerns both the theoretical and practical aspects of finance.The utilization of said funds may be extended towards facilitating the comprehensive functioning of the enterprise and executing investment operations. The various forms of capital structure commonly recognized include equity share capital, debt financing, preference share capital, and vendor financing.The present study aims to examine various aspects related to capital structure, including the challenges associated with the precise measurement of capital structure. Additionally, individual authors suggest that there exist numerous intriguing areas for future exploration in this domain.Anticipated outcomes encompass factors such as the provision of capital from the supply side, the correlations between capital structure and labor agreements, financial contracting, the dynamic trade-off theory, and the rate of capital structure adjustments. The aforementioned concepts will be subjected to scrutiny to evaluate their potential applicability as findings for research purposes.Some emphasis is also placed on the issue of asymmetric information and moral hazard that may arise between the parties involved in a given scenarioThe role of investors and issuers of diverse securities is fundamental in the financial domain.In the following, we also examine the three fundamental principles underlying the concept of capital structure in the realm of finance. The concept of capital structure irrelevance, the significance of the debt tax shield, and the interrelationship between the financing decisions and firm value represent essential themes in the field of finance.Attention is also focused on the expected financial costs associated with insolvency and their impact on determining the optimal capital structure.These ideas try to figure out if a firm can make more money by changing how it gets its money. Each idea has a unique answer, which means capital structure is a complex but interesting subject.
THE IMPORTANCE OF TOURISM IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ECONOMY OF CROATIA
Authors: Miftari Flamur
Published: February 2024

Tourism represents the dominant economic activity of the Republic of Croatia, which in the previous period significantly determined both economic and social processes. The tourism development strategy of the Republic of Croatia until 2020 defined five main goals: increasing international competitiveness, improving the structure and quality of accommodation, new employment, realization of a new investment cycle and increasing tourist consumption. Although progress was visible in the previous period, the realization of the goals was largely absent. In the context of increasing the international competitiveness of Croatian tourism, it was planned to enter the 20 leading tourist destinations in the world, but Croatia ended 2019 in 27th place. Also, the strategy for the previous period predicted the direction of creating added value with the ambition of improving the structure and quality of accommodation. The planned increase in the share of accommodation in hotels from 13.1% in 2011 to 18.1% in 2020 (number of beds) was not realized, and family accommodation grew at higher rates, although a kind of step forward in quality was made (primarily through brownfield ).
STRATEGIES OF REGIONAL POWER COMPANIES IN THE TRANSFORMATION TOWARDS GREEN MEGAWATTS AND OVERCOMING THE ENERGY CRISIS IN MODERN CONDITIONS
Authors: Cucović Anita , Krasniqi Armand
Published: February 2024

High gas and electricity prices due to the all this crisis in energy, which has arisen globally, has created a more attractive effect for renewable energy sources. Although they were quite different in the previous planning period, currently the utilization of renewable energy sources is more pronounced through different strategies both in planning and on the market. This is especially pronounced in the case of the strongest industrial countries, which dictate that trend.global energy crisis this year have made renewable energy technologies (RES) more attractive. For this reason, as well as the increasing need for new energy sources, new strategies for managing both energy and renewable energy sources are necessary. Greater investment in new sources of energy will significantly affect the world economy, which will have a major impact on the economies of developing countries. New ways of managing energy resources, which are more favorable for the human environment, contribute to maximizing their utilization. Their contribution will be all the greater and more profitable if they are an indicator of development and new technologies. Kosovo with its strategic position at the moment has a great advantage, as well as good relations between neighbors and the support of international factors give significantly more diverse in a positive sense and the application of modern and more cost-effective methods for energy management. The conceptual framework of this work can provide and enable modern functionalization of all resources and lead to the operationalization of management, i.e. management of transition and crisis, which are the accompanying effect of modern indicators on the energy market. Therefore, all this can be the basis for further research and comparisons. Everything points to the fact that the concept|" how to ensure a sustainable future " one of the most important tasks of the new constellation of leaders in energy, because every new opportunity is actually a challenge. Energy transitions and their successful implementation through strategies towards green and sustainable energy solutions surely lead to energy security.
CORPORATE MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRICITY COMPANIES: PROBLEMS AND PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Milošević Momcilo
Published: February 2024

The utilities are distinguished by significant material and financial power, exceptional market power, the realization of large revenues, employing several thousands of workers, whose results represent a significant part of the GDP. The utilities are of great economic forces, they represent an economic synthesis between management, labor and capital, giving an identity to the company in a given socio-economic environment. The particularities of a corporate-type company come from different missions that give it an identity, but also from the pluralism of interests of different stakeholders – interested parties. The basic requirement for a modern corporation is to create wealth for the key interest groups, i.e. stakeholders, in the way that suppliers of financial inputs ensure returns on their investment. Therefore, good management of the utilities is of crucial importance for realizing their positive contribution to economic efficiency and competitiveness.Corporate management is the process of managing, directing and supervising the operations of an utility, in order to create value for shareholders, assess investment risk and the expected rate of return on investments, as well as supervise capital investments, and at the same time protect the interests of other stakeholders. Corporate management is a monitoring mechanism for evaluating corporate responsibility and reliability through: boards of directors, supervisory board, audit committees, management and auditors. Corporate management would not be necessary if management acted in the best interest of shareholders and if corporate guardians: boards of directors, legal advisors and certified public accountants, efficiently performed their entrusted tasks and professional responsibilities. Therefore, the corporate management structure promotes the trust of the company by increasing the transparency of the financial reporting process, based on the corporate management standards adopted by the Organization for economic cooperation and development (OECD).
TRENDS IN JOB CREATION IN EUROPE
Authors: Beqiri Theranda , Murati Valentina
Published: February 2024

The main purpose of this paper is to identify new job creation in Europe and analyzes different findings from literature sources about trends that are currently more active.With work, we can refer to an activity that is carried out by one or more people voluntarily to achieve payment. And by work trend, we refer to that type of work which has gained a greater expansion and is being worked on more in the European market, not every time it is meant that that work is paid more but that it is simply being demanded more by companies, businesses, institutions private or public.The methodology used for this paper is a literature review of the latest research and data about job creation in Europe. The labor market in Europe recently started to change a lot, especially during and after the pandemic, thus enabling great growth in the technology sector. Considering that new technologies are constantly coming into this stream, new opportunities are also being made possible. But not always with good results, as Al technology is predicted to replace thousands of workforces in the future. The strongest growth of jobs is predicted in professional, scientific, and services technical, as well as in human health and social work, while the biggest drop can happen in production. Technology has and will continue to create new jobs, recently we can often see calls for training for web developer, application developers, media managers, influencers, etc.Therefore, from this research review, we concluded that the main driver of job creation in Europe has been the service sector, which accounts for almost 80% of total employment in the EU. In recent years, the demand for highly skilled workers has increased, mainly due to the increased demand for ICT and other technology related skills. Additionally, the digitization of manufacturing has led to a demand for workers with technological skills in the manufacturing sector. From all mentioned above it would be highly recommended that the European labor market be more careful about the future steps and invest in the right paths for better development in the future, such as pieces of training, education, diversity, and also on the latest technology trends.
DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY FOR STARTUP COMPANIES
Authors: Stanković Milica , Anđelković Tiana , Mrdak Gordana
Published: February 2024

The Internet is used more and more often, mostly via mobile phones, not only for its basic purpose - which is communication via mobile networks, but more and more often the reason for this is surfing, to search for informative but also entertaining content. The fact that the Internet has become widespread has led to the development of existing economic branches, as well as the emergence of new ones, so that now all businesses that are run over the Internet are experiencing their expansion or peak. Here, above all, we mean the trend of digital marketing and its presence in all segments of the Internet - from promotional emails, through banner ads, all the way to advertising through social networks. Social networks are actually the largest segment of digital marketing and a large number of small, medium and micro enterprises communicate with consumers and advertise their products and services via social networks. A special segment of small, medium and micro enterprises are startup companies. Therefore, it is not about standard small, medium and micro enterprises that are engaged in production and sale of products/services, but about innovative enterprises that offer some new products/services to the market. In the digital world we live in, traditional marketing methods have long been outdated. Today, all the necessary information can be found on the Internet, which is why every newly founded company must position itself on web. In this sense, every company can build a strategy that will shine in the eyes of its end consumers / service users. This is how a positive image and the brand of that company is built, which enables the maximum increase of the target audience on the web, but also a sufficiently high conversion rate as the main indicator of the success of applying the digital marketing strategy. Unlike traditional marketing that is too expensive, digital marketing enables start-up companies, as well as all companies with limited resources, to better position themselves on the market and create a brand more easily and efficiently in the minds of consumers. The goal of the paper is to point out the importance of startup companies, but also to point out the role of an adequate digital marketing strategy in the development of startup companies. In the first part of the paper, it is explained what startup companies are, what are the stages of the life cycle of a startup company, how a startup company is financed in different stages of the life cycle, but also what challenges startup companies face. The second part of the paper refers to the role of digital marketing in the function of the survival and development of startup companies. After a comprehensive analysis, relevant conclusions are given.
CRITICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITY IN SCIENCE DIRECT
Authors: Angelova-Stanimirova Antoaneta
Published: February 2024

Nowadays, the role of universities has expanded beyond the basic assumption of creating and disseminating knowledge. Increasing the effectiveness of research activity leads to an increase in the university's image, which means better opportunities to attract and retain highly qualified academic staff, improve the recognition of the university and increase the number of prospective students.Naturally, taking action to promote the quality of research is an essential part of university management. So, it is vital to develop and implement effective mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the research activities of teachers, which are elements of the control process. In this context, the evaluation of research activity is essential for implementing the control function in universities. It is emphasized that research activity is at the centre of attention of all stakeholders in the university.The purpose of this report is to outline the criteria for evaluating scientific research activity found in the Science Direct database.The report raises a research question: what are the criteria for evaluating scientific research activity?The research toolkit covers the methods of analysis, synthesis, summaries, descriptive statistics and Criteria i.The research has three steps: the first step is to determine Criteria i: the Science Direct scientific base was selected, the research period is until April 2023, and the main limitation is the "open access" filter. In the second step, the search was conducted. The third step is related to the synthesis of the results.The study found 16 criteria for evaluating research activity. The most frequently mentioned are "bibliometrics", "impact factor", "qualitative criteria", and "quantitative criteria". "Number of authors" is in third place. Followed by two criteria: "number of reads" and "number of citations".The report's author concludes that, according to the research carried out, quantitative criteria prevail when evaluating the scientific research activity.Recommendations for future research: expanding the research sample for a more comprehensive study; analyzing the research evaluation systems and the criteria they use at the state level; comparative analysis of the criteria used by the research control systems; building the system for control and evaluation of the research activity, covering a wide range of criteria and applicable in Bulgarian practice.
OLD AGE AS A SOCIAL RISK: NORTHEAST REGION'S CONDITION AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Manasijevski Jovan
Published: February 2024

The article addresses one of the key social risks - old age, within one of the Macedonian planning regions, where the findings of the analysis of old age as a social risk in the Northeast region are presented. The analysis identifies the needs and availability of social services and benefits for the elderly in this region, as well as the resources and capacities for social protection of the elderly in the region. The analyzes show that the highly centralized system of social protection does not sufficiently recognize and articulate the needs of the growing elderly population in an extremely unfavorable context of high poverty and social exclusion, further aggravated by the intensified trend of the emigration of younger people from this region. In the absence of sufficient financial resources and institutional capacities, the municipalities in the Northeast region, as a matter of fact, as well as in the entire country, have not yet built efficient systems of support and care for the social needs of the elderly, as well as adequate information and databases for the types of vulnerability of the elderly, their specific needs and limitations, which would further be used to prepare appropriate local programs and solutions based on the needs of the elderly. Finally, based on the summary observations, several recommendations are offered for improved addressing of the situations with old age as a social risk in the Northeast region.
THE EUROPEAN UNION FORUM FOR ECONOMIC LOBBYING
Authors: Ruzin Aleksandar
Published: February 2024

In Europe with the exception of Germany, European countries only began experimenting with lobbying tools after 2005, to the effect that currently some form of lobby registration is required in 12 European Union (EU) member states. The current system dubbed symbolically the Transparency Register (TR) that was launched in 2011 through an interinstitutional agreement (IIA) and is jointly managed by the European Commission (EC) and the European Parliament (EP). The TR is the successor of schemes that had previously been run separately by the two institutions, namely the quasi‐accreditation system of the EP, in place since 1996, and the EC's Register of Interest Representatives (ROIR), set up in 2008 as a voluntary database for groups. It is managed by a team of five staff members seconded from both the EC and the EP, who make up the Joint Transparency Register Secretariat (JTRS). Recent research states that between 10,000 and 90,000 lobbyists operate in Bruxelles . Many more lobbyists operate in states and localities throughout the country. The presence of this many lobbyists begs the following question: What kinds of organizations engage in lobbying? The short answer to this question is: all kinds. More specifically, political scientists have found that 12 basic types of organized interests engage in lobbying. What is the time dimension of decision-making? What is decision logic? What are the principles of persuasion? What does mixed lobbying mean?
THE SOFT POWER OF RUSSIA
Authors: Dema Violeta
Published: February 2024

The original concept of "soft power", as thought by Joseph Nye, is organized around the principle of attraction. Accumulating and projecting one's "power gentle", it is above all to try to make it attractive to people and targeted governments abroad, primarily mobilizing resources from civil society. This approach prevails in most liberal democracies and generally applies to their instruments of “public diplomacy”: cultural institutes, international media, NGOs, creative industries or design agencies public relations. However, adopting the concept and practices of soft power by illiberal, semi-authoritarian or authoritarian states, invites us to question interpreting Nye's concept and redefining its priorities outside the framework democratic-liberal.
TESTING THE POSSIBLE OCCURANCE OF A CURRENCY CRISIS IN THE SECOND DECADE OF THE 21ST CENTURY
Authors: Boshkov Tatjana , Rađenović Zarko
Published: February 2024

Typically, currency crisis is linked with situation as ruined credibility of domestic economic policies.Monetary authorities must be careful in maintaining stable exchange rate regime. This means falls in real incomes, losses in output, decreases in employment, shocks which are reasons for outflow of investment and capital. In order to provide adequate explanations of disorders that occur in a financial system and collapse of the currency regime, the aim of this rеsеаrch is to analyze (theoretical and empirical) the possibility of currency crisis occurrence in Serbia in pre-pandemic period, from 2010 to 2019. Through empirical analyzes are used some indicators which are a sort of toolbox that may contribute for eаrly revelation of а currеncy crisis.
TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND TOOLS FOR GAMIFICATION IN EDUCATION
Authors: Kiselicki Martin , Trenevska Blagoeva Kalina , Mijoska Belshoska Marina , Josimovska Tea
Published: February 2024

The academic research examines the incorporation of gamification in the context of higher education, with a focus on its importance, factors to consider during implementation, and the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platforms on improving the educational process. The utilization of game components and concepts in non-game contexts, sometimes referred to as gamification, is a potentially effective strategy for fostering student engagement and motivation within the contemporary higher education environment. The initial segment of the paper examines the significance of gamification within the context of higher education, emphasizing its capacity to facilitate active learning, enhance student engagement, and optimize information retention. Acknowledging the necessity for a clear methodology, this study underscores the significance of careful planning, congruence with educational goals, and transparent articulation of anticipated outcomes in order to optimize the advantages derived from gamified educational encounters. The subsequent section examines the essential factors to be taken into account while implementing gamification, including but not limited to mobile compatibility, data security and privacy, analytics, and technical assistance. These characteristics are crucial in guaranteeing the achievement and long-term viability of gamification projects in educational institutions. A comprehensive examination of notable information and communication technology (ICT) platforms utilized for gamification purposes is performed, specifically emphasizing "Classcraft," a gamification platform designed specifically for educational contexts. Classcraft offers a range of customized features, real-time tracking capabilities, and seamless connection with learning management systems, rendering it an appealing tool for instructors seeking to establish immersive and captivating learning environments. The available research indicates that the utilization of Classcraft has a beneficial effect on student involvement, motivation, and academic achievement. In summary, the strategic incorporation of gamification inside information and communication technology (ICT) platforms such as Classcraft holds the promise of revolutionizing higher education through the enhancement of dynamic and engaging learning experiences. The optimal utilization and strict adherence to established guidelines are crucial in order to fully leverage the educational benefits of gamification, hence augmenting the overall standard of education in the era of digital advancements.
AN OVERVIEW OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT APPROACHES IN ALBANIAN PUBLIC VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Kurti Sllavka
Published: February 2024

The management of human resources is considered a crucial component of the overall educational process. As a result, functions related to the management of human resources must be carried out as effectively as possible to meet the requirements relating to both individuals, institutions, and society goals. Human Resource Management (HRM) practices play a pivotal role in the success and efficiency of public vocational education providers, which serve as the foundation for a skilled workforce and sustainable economic growth in Albania. This study provides a comprehensive overview of HRM practices within the context of public vocational education (VE)institutions in Albania. It explores the current implementation of the HRM practices as well as challenges, trends, and emerging strategies in managing human capital to enhance the quality of education and ensure the relevance of vocational training in the Albanian labor market. The research draws upon a qualitative methods approach, combining interviews, document analysis, to examine HRM practices across multiple public vocational education providers (VEP) in Albania. Key findings highlight the current approach of recruitment and selection processes, professional development opportunities, and compensation and renumeration and its importance of effective in shaping the workforce quality and educational outcomes. Moreover, the study sheds light on the challenges faced by these institutions, such as limited financial resources, bureaucratic constraints, and the need for alignment with evolving labor market demands. The paper provides information that can be translated to set of recommendations for public vocational education providers and policymakers in Albania to enhance HRM practices. These recommendations encompass the need for increased flexibility, the implementation of strategic HRM approach and the development of comprehensive HRM policies that address the unique challenges and opportunities in the Albanian vocational education sector. In summary, this study offers a valuable insight into the HRM practices of public vocational education providers in Albania, emphasizing the critical role of human capital management in advancing the quality and relevance of vocational education in the country. The findings and recommendations presented herein provide a foundation for further research and policy development in this important field.