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STRENGTHENING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AMONG SHARIA BUSINESS ACTORS AT THE DARUL FALLAH ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL, BOGOR
Authors: Adnani Latifah , Yuniarti Yuyun
Published: February 2025

Islamic boarding schools are currently expected to be financially independent to meet the operational costs of the Islamic boarding school. One way that can be done is by establishing a Business Unit, as was done by the Darul Fallah Islamic boarding school in Bogor by establishing PT. Dafa Techno Agro Mandiri which operates in the field of plant breeding using a tissue culture system. Apart from that, Islamic boarding schools are also expected to be a reference in implementing business based on sharia concepts. Problems faced by PT. Dafa 1) Business managers focus on making products and lack an entrepreneurial spirit. The business sector is handed over to the main director, who is busy and often goes abroad. 2) Business planning adapts to government programs, not market conditions. 3) Sharia business practices are not yet implemented in running it. Business. The research objectives are: a) Analyze the entrepreneurial spirit of PT business managers. Dafa b) Knowing the Implementation of Sharia Business at PT. Dafa. Based on the results of research at PT. Dafa Techno Agro Mandiri (PT. Dafa) that 1) The entrepreneurial spirit of company managers still needs to be improved, especially in terms of creativity in carrying out business activities. Because currently the day-to-day company management hands over the business sector to the main director. Managers and employees are focused on producing seeds, according to the direction of the main director. Not yet business oriented. Apart from that, company planning emphasizes government programs, not general market needs. Apart from that, it is also implementing a strategy to improve relations with student alumni, potato breeders and the government to expand the market. 2) Implementation of sharia business for business actors at PT. Dafa Tecno Agro Mandiri has been implemented. But they do not realize that what they are doing already applies sharia principles. Like managers who work sincerely with the intention of worship, not just pursuing material things. Apart from that, when facing business losses, managers and employees accept it with a good opinion of Allah that Allah is the one who regulates the sustenance of His servants.  Competitors are treated as partners. The new concept outlined is that of strengthening the entrepreneurial spirit for sharia business actors, that is, apart from implementing character factors that refer to sharia values, it is also necessary to improve their business spirit. Suggestions for companies 1) We recommend that the entrepreneurial spirit be strongly instilled in all managers and employees. So that business development can be carried out and inspired by all business actors at PT. Dafa . 2) Even though PT. Dafa Teknoagro Mandiri has implemented sharia business in its daily business operations but should be more prominent about the implementation of sharia business in PT companies. Dafa. So it can be used as a reference for Islamic boarding schools and other business actors.
LEGAL EFFECTS ON NATIONAL ECONOMY
Authors: Mulyana Yusep
Published: February 2025

Legislation plays an important role in the economic development of a nation, but that the law can play a role in providing legal certainty for economic operators, the government as policy makers in the field of law. Determination of investment legislation in an effort to create a climate of investment, beginning with the presence of the Capital Market Law normatively accommodates the various interests of foreign investors. For example, there is the provision and maintenance of non-discrimination given to local entrepreneurs or the arena of domestic market share, investment protection and guarantees against nationalization and export risk threats, as well as the guarantee of the right to transfer profits or dividends. And the right to carry out legal settlement through international arbitration. Law in economic development, there are five elements that must be developed in the economic development of the nation, namely stability, prediction, justice, education, and in particular the development of law graduates (special development ability of the prosecutor) and the law should also have the ability to give an exact picture in situations or a future relationship conducted in the present. Both have procedural capability. Legislation that directly or indirectly impact on the economy and the legal system must provide a balance in awareness efforts to implement economic development. This is where the law becomes a very important factor in relation to the legal protection afforded by a country for investment activities. As revealed by Erman Rajagukguk that the main factor for the law can play a role in economic development is whether the law is able to create "stability", "predictability" and "fairness". The first two are the prerequisites for any economic system functioning. Included in the stability function (stability) is a potential law to balance and accommodate competing interests. The legal system and legal regulations to provide protection will create predictability, fairness and efficiency for investors to invest their capital. Act Investment in efforts to create an investment climate begins with Act Capital Markets normatively accommodate the interests of foreign investors and the legal concept as the basis for economic development, namely predictability, the ability procedural codification goals, education, the balance, the definition and clarity of status and accommodation
DIGITAL MARKETING COMPETENCE OF MIDDLE-MEDIUM BUSINESS PLAYERS (UKM) IN KECAMATAN LEMBANG WEST BANDUNG DISTRICT
Authors: Segarwati Yulia , Fatimah Siti , Purwanti Yanti
Published: February 2025

The economic development and digital marketing provide opportunities as well as challenges for SMEs in Indonesia. This especially provides an opportunity for SMEs to promote at a low cost while penetrating the market by cutting the product distribution channel to the final consumers. The presence of ICTs needs to be coupled with the ability of human resources (HR), in this case SMEs in Lembang District, West Bandung Regency. The digital marketing competence of these SMEs is important in developing small and medium businesses that enable potential customers to obtain information about products as well as transact through the internet. The research method was carried out by means of a survey with data collection techniques through questionnaires, interviews, and secondary data sources. The questionnaire was distributed to SMEs in Lembang District, West Bandung Regency with a sampling technique, and interviews were conducted with informants which were conducted selectively. The results of the study showed that the knowledge, attitude skills of SMEs are competencies that need to be improved. Digital marketing competence of SMEs in Lembang District, West Bandung Regency requires strengthening to encourage increased knowledge, attention to new knowledge through technology and media, making innovation and creativity in running their business through digital marketing skills, so that SMEs can optimally carry out their business by utilizing digital marketing. Digital marketing competence of SMEs in West Bandung Regency, especially in Lembang District does not yet have the level of ability needed to improve business performance, because the ability of adaptation and the ability to take advantage of opportunities, especially in technological development needs to be provided facilitation and retrieval from related parties, such as the government, universities, and other related organizations.
THE EFFECT OF STRATEGIC ECONIMIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP STYLES ON JOB SATISFACTION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE (Survey in Teklom Divre III, West Java)
Authors: Djogo Ony , Rudy Eplhis
Published: February 2025

This research aims to find out, analyse and review the strategic management, leadership style, job satisfaction and employee performance and influence of strategic management and leadership style towards job satisfaction and implications on employee performance. The method used in this research uses the Explanatory Survey method, the data analyzed using the path analysis technique. Based on the analysis of the research results, obtained the following findings, stratejic management is in the category good towards. Very good job satisfaction is in the category of good towards very good and employee performance is in the category good towards very good. Stratejic management and leadership style have both partial and simultaneous positive influences on job satisfaction, and job satisfaction has a positive and significant influence on employee performance,
THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC EDUCATION MODELS IN WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION
Authors: Sodikim Ikin
Published: February 2025

Direct Pilkada is a form of filling model for public officials so that accountability to the owners of sovereignty becomes more concrete. The problem that occurs is that the voices of women politicians are still rare, there are at least two possible realities, first, women politicians reflect more on the ideals of parties and the economy than women's interests, so that women's political participation is still low. At least 30% women's representation in the General Election as stipulated in Law Number 15 Year 2011 concerning Election Implementation. Political participation will run if the community participates in political decision-making taken by the government because the programs organized by the government are none other than for the welfare of the community in the economy itself. This study aims to relate to the representation of women in the world of politics and the economy. We have high hopes for the existence of women in direct regional head elections which are currently rolling in the world of politics and the economy. The research method used is a qualitative research method, with a case study approach. In the qualitative analysis of case studies using pervariable analysis tools that have been linked between the two then analyzed based on observations also based on interviews. The data collection techniques consisted of literature studies, field studies at the West Java KPU and Election participating parties in West Java related to political participation and the economy (through observation, interviews, questionnaires, focus group discussions) and documentation studies. The output target of this research is political participation model, economy and IPR.
MARKETING COMPETENCIES OF TRADITIONAL TRADERS IN THE PANORAMA LEMBANG MARKET BANDUNG BARAT DISTRICT
Authors: Purwanti Yanti , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Fauzi Teddy Hikmat
Published: February 2025

The marketing environment is developing very dynamically, has influenced the existence of traditional markets in Indonesia. This rapid and dynamic environmental change, such as the increasing number of modern shops / retails / minimarkets, has an impact on the existence of traditional markets. Traditional markets as a source of economy for the people in Indonesia, which have unique characteristics with bargaining transactions, are also faced with the classic market problems that are identical with smell, muddy, dirty, are demanded to continue to make changes to be able to compete with modern shops. Market revitalization efforts, changes in consumer behavior, as well as market management professionalism need to be improved so that traditional markets can compete with modern shops and have a positive image in society. In this study, it tries to offer a strategy in developing traditional markets, through the concept of marketing within the framework of marketing competence of traditional market traders, especially in Pasar Panorama Lembang, West Bandung Regency. The research method was carried out through survey techniques, by conducting interviews, distributing questionnaires and collecting secondary data through searching journals, documentation and other sources. The questionnaire was distributed to traders using accidental sampling techniques of several types of commodities sold in the market. Based on the results of the research, the competence of Trader Marketing in Panorama Lembang Traditional Market, West Bandung Regency shows that the knowledge, understanding, attitudes, and skills of traders based on product, price, promotion and distribution elements have different competencies based on the types of commodities sold by traders. . Marketing competence of merchants who sell fashion has a level of marketing competence above traders who sell basic food commodities. That includes individual competences of traders such as knowledge, attitudes, skills, understanding and values. The marketing competence of traders in the traditional market Panorama Lembang, West Bandung Regency, does not yet fully know and understand the concept of marketing in their merchandise marketing activities. Marketing competence needs to be given strengthening related to product, price, promotion, and distribution elements to traders to improve the existence of traditional markets that are competitive and adaptive to market changes, towards a market that is safe, clean, comfortable, and continues to be of interest to the public to shop at the market. traditional.
IMPROVING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE THROUGH PROBABILISTIC INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND COST EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS: LEARN FROM A DAIRY MILK COOPERATIVE
Authors: Yunani Akhmad , Firmialy Sita
Published: February 2025

The study mainly focused on the inventory management of wheat pollard, the most essential material for the production of concentrates required by cooperative members. A probabilistic inventory management model is applied to address the issue of uncertainty in concentrates requirements. The model recommends a potential inventory cost savings. More precisely, the model suggests to order an amount of 60,000 kg of wheat pollard and transport using three trucks with the capacity of 20 tons respectively. As a consequence, the company save IDR32.63 million of inventory cost each year. In addition, the cooperative can meet nearly all requests for wheat pollard with a 98% service level. The study’s findings indicate that adopting the probabilistic inventory management model can enhance the financial performance of the cooperative through inventory cost efficiency. The study highlights the importance of inventory management in bridging cooperative long-term productivity and uncertainty, an area still underexplored in operations research.
Pelatihan Desain Grafis Aplikasi Canva dalam Peningkatan Kreativitas Remaja di Kabupaten Pati
Authors: Pujiyanto Pungki , Arifin Muhammad , Irawan Yudie , Supriyono Supriyono , Muzid Syafiul
Published: February 2025

Perkembangan teknologi mempermudah kehidupan, termasuk dalam desain grafis. Dulu, hanya sebagian orang yang bisa membuat desain grafis, namun sekarang semua orang dapat belajar melalui smartphone. Banyak aplikasi desain grafis gratis, seperti Canva, yang menyediakan fitur untuk membuat banner, konten media sosial, kartu ucapan, dan poster. Desain grafis kini penting bagi remaja, terutama untuk membuat konten media sosial lebih menarik dan bernilai. Oleh karena itu, pengabdian masyarakat ini memberikan materi dan pendampingan tentang desain grafis menggunakan aplikasi Canva di smartphone. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk mendorong remaja di Kabupaten Pati menggali potensi diri dan meningkatkan nilai konten media sosial sebagai sarana promosi yang efisien.
Pelatihan Video Editing Menggunakan Aplikasi CapCut untuk Membangun Keterampilan Kreatif Remaja Desa Jekulo
Authors: Setiaji Muhammad Agung , Widodo Anteng , Irawan Yudie
Published: February 2025

Pelatihan video editing menggunakan aplikasi CapCut bertujuan untuk membangun keterampilan kreatif remaja di Desa Jekulo. Dalam era digital saat ini, kemampuan mengedit video menjadi salah satu keterampilan penting yang dapat mendukung berbagai aktivitas kreatif, pendidikan, dan bahkan peluang karier. Program pelatihan ini dirancang untuk memberikan pemahaman dasar hingga menengah mengenai fitur-fitur utama CapCut, seperti pemotongan klip, penambahan efek, transisi, teks, serta pengolahan audio.Kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan praktis dan interaktif, sehingga peserta dapat langsung mengaplikasikan pengetahuan yang diperoleh dalam proyek kreatif mereka sendiri. Hasil dari pelatihan ini menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam keterampilan teknis dan pemahaman kreatif peserta. Selain itu, pelatihan ini juga berhasil mendorong remaja untuk lebih percaya diri dalam mengekspresikan ide mereka melalui media video.Dengan adanya pelatihan ini, diharapkan generasi muda Desa Jekulo mampu memanfaatkan teknologi digital secara positif, meningkatkan keterampilan mereka di bidang kreatif, dan membuka peluang baru untuk pengembangan diri maupun karier di masa depan.
Pemanfaatan Apikasi HrdPintar Untuk Presensi Pada Konveksi Kikky Hijab
Authors: Chanafi Akhmad , Supriyono Supriyono , Widodo Anteng
Published: February 2025

Kikky Hijab merupakan sebuah usaha konveksi hijab yang berlokasi di Kabupaten Jepara, dengan produksi lebih dari 25.000 hijab. Meningkatnya skala usaha menghadirkan tantangan dalam manajemen kehadiran dan penggajian karyawan. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, dilakukan implementasi aplikasi HrdPintar berbasis cloud yang menawarkan fitur presensi berbasis lokasi dan integrasi data penggajian. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan partisipatif dengan melibatkan pemilik dan karyawan dalam tahapan persiapan, implementasi, monitoring, evaluasi, dan penyempurnaan. Hasil uji coba menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi ini meningkatkan efisiensi pengelolaan presensi dan penggajian hingga 50%, serta meningkatkan kepatuhan karyawan terhadap aturan kehadiran. Aplikasi HrdPintar juga terbukti mendukung transparansi dan produktivitas usaha.
The Influence of Ball Elasticity on Throwing Speed and Grip Strength in Female Handball Players
Authors: GHERMAN Alexandru Andrei , GOMBOŞ Leon , PĂTRAŞCU Adrian , ACHIM Raul
Published: February 2025

Introduction: This study examines ball elasticity’s impact on throwing speed and palmar strength in female handball players. Objective: We hypothesize that ball elasticity influences throwing speed and palmar strength. Methods: Nine players were grouped by ball elasticity and underwent grip strength measurements, throws, and exercise. Results: Exercise had no significant throwing speed effect; palmar strength decreased. Elasticity showed minimal differences, but hard balls slightly impacted post-exercise speed. Conclusion: Exercise impacted palmar strength, but not throwing speed. Elasticity subtly affected post-exercise speed.
Influența elasticității mingii asupra vitezei de aruncare și a forței de strângere a mâinii la jucătoarele de handbal. Introducere: Acest studiu examinează impactul elasticității mingii asupra vitezei de aruncare și a forței palmare la jucătoarele de handbal. Obiectiv: Emitem ipoteza că elasticitatea mingii influențează viteza de aruncare și puterea palmară. Metode: Nouă jucători au fost grupați în funcție de elasticitatea mingii și au fost supuși măsurătorilor de forță de prindere, aruncări și exerciții. Rezultate: Exercițiul nu a avut un efect semnificativ asupra vitezei de aruncare; puterea palmară a scăzut. Elasticitatea a arătat diferențe minime, dar mingile dure au afectat ușor viteza post-exercițiu. Concluzie: Exercițiul a afectat forța palmară, dar nu viteza de aruncare. Elasticitatea a afectat subtil viteza post-exercițiu.
Cuvinte-cheie: elasticitate a mingii, viteză de aruncare, forță palmară, handbal, oboseală indusă de exercițiu
Article history: Received: 2024 November 21; Revised 2025 January 24; Accepted 2025 January 27; Available online: 2025 February 10; Available print: 2025 February 28
Pre-competition Tapering in High Performance Sports – A Theoretical Approach
Authors: NEGRU Ioan Niculaie , NUŢ Ramona Ancuţa
Published: February 2025

Aim: The aim of this study is to synthesize the literature on the ‘tapering’ process, i.e. reduction in training load, which takes place two to four weeks prior to a major competition. Methods: The main method used in this material is the literature review method; a total of six studies on this topic have been reviewed. Results: A synthesis of the ‘tapering’ process that should be implemented by every coach before a major competition in the annual competition calendar. Conclusions: In order to increase the chances of achieving high performance in major competitions, it is preferable that the training intensity during the taper be high or similar to that of the pre-taper training.
Descărcarea încărcăturii de antrenament înainte de competiție în sportul de performanță – o abordare teoretică. Obiective: Obiectivul acestui studiu este de a sintetiza literatura de specialitate cu privire la procesul de „descărcare” a încărcăturii de antrenament, proces ce are loc cu două până la patru săptămâni, înainte de o competiție majoră. Metode: Ca metodă principală în acest material s-a folosit metoda studiului bibliografic, parcurgând un număr de șase studii care tratează subiectul menționat. Rezultate: Realizarea unei sinteze cu privire la procesul de „descărcare” a încărcăturii de antrenament, proces ce trebuie realizat, de către fiecare antrenor, înainte de o competiție importantă din calendarul competițional anual. Concluzii: Este de preferat ca, pentru creșterea șanselor de a obține performanțe la competițiile majore, în perioada de descărcare, intensitatea să fie ridicată sau similară cu cea din antrenamentele din perioada pre descărcare, în timp ce volumul și frecvența antrenamentelor vor fi reduse.
Cuvinte-cheie: descărcare, antrenament, competiție, sport de performanță
Article history: Received: 2024 December 4; Revised 2025 January 20; Accepted 2025 January 22; Available online: 2025 February 10; Available print: 2025 February 28
From Teaching to Thriving: Exploring the Lived Experiences of English Education Graduates in Non-Teaching Careers
Authors: Nabilah Jihan , Teodora Ping Maria , Hermagustiana Istanti , Sunardi  , Sunggingwati Dyah , Rusmawaty Desy
Published: February 2025

The present phenomenological study discovers the lived experiences of English education graduates pursuing non-teaching careers (any professional roles that do not involve teaching students in formal educational settings). By conducting in-depth interviews with three participants, their lived experiences uncovered the interaction between non-teaching career exploration, appealing job opportunities, interest-driven career decisions, career choice consistency, self-efficacy, confidence, career growth, and development opportunities, which guided them to pursue their non-teaching careers. They considered intrinsic factors (self-efficacy and confidence, personal goals, personal interest, personal development, and outcomes expectations), along with extrinsic factors (financial stability, teaching limitations, career prospect, workload vs. compensation, continued engagement with educational background) in deciding their careers. The skills from English education such as teaching, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and English skills are applicable to help them adapt to their non-teaching career. The findings prove the adaptability of English education graduates in managing job market difficulties and diverse applications of their educational experiences. By having these facts this study informs higher education institutions and English education programs to support and guide the English education graduates as they fit for diverse career paths.
Addressing the Gap in Reflective Teaching Practices: A Case Study of an English Lecturer in Non-English Major
Authors: Hasanah Eni Uswatun , Suhatmady Bibit , Asih Yuni Utami , Kalukar Ventje Jany , Iswari Weningtyas Parama , Ping Maria Teodora
Published: February 2025

This study explores the implementation of reflective teaching practices by an English lecturer instructing non-English major students and examines its contributions to professional development and classroom engagement. Reflective teaching involves a continuous cycle of self-assessment, adaptation, and improvement, which enables educators to refine their teaching methodologies to better meet students' needs. Using a qualitative case study approach, this research employed multiple data collection methods, including reflective journals, semi-structured interviews with the lecturer and students, and non-participant classroom observations. The findings indicate that reflective teaching significantly enhances lecturer self-awareness, fostering a more adaptive, student-centered instructional approach. By regularly analyzing his teaching methods and incorporating student feedback, the lecturer was able to create a more engaging and inclusive learning environment. Students reported increased motivation, participation, and comprehension as a result of these pedagogical adjustments. Even though the study found some benefits, it also found some problems that can make it hard to use reflective practices consistently. These problems include a lack of time and too much administrative work that should be done by the lecturer. The research underscores the importance of integrating reflective teaching into professional development programs to promote a culture of continuous learning among educators. Additionally, it highlights the need for further studies involving diverse educational settings to explore the long-term impacts of reflective teaching on both instructors and students. By addressing these gaps, future research can contribute to the development of more effective and sustainable approaches for incorporating reflection into higher education teaching practices
Improving Students' Writing Skills Through the Controlled to Free Approach with Do-It-Yourself (DIY) “Daily activities”
Authors: Geroda Godefridus Bali , Rohman Abdul , Nur Dedi Rahman
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of a blended pedagogical approach in improving students' writing skills. This approach combines a controlled-to-free writing method with engaging Do-It-Yourself (DIY) "Daily Activities" designed to enhance motivation and personalize the learning experience. Specifically, this study aims to determine if this integrated approach leads to significant improvements in students' writing proficiency, fluency, accuracy, and complexity compared to traditional writing instruction. This study used a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach to address the practical challenges of improving students' writing skills through the controlled to free approach combined with DIY “Daily Activities.” The research showed that Post-test results showed a 25% improvement in students' writing scores compared to the pre-test. Specifically, grammar accuracy improved by 20%, coherence by 30%, and vocabulary usage by 25%. So, we can conclude that DIY "Daily Activities," is effective in improving students' writing skills.
Sağlık Ürünleri İhracatında Rekabet Gücü ve Finansal Verimlilik İlişkisi
Authors: Kaya Merve , Kara Oğuz
Published: February 2025

Sağlık ürünleri, hastalıkların teşhis ve tedavi edilmesi için kullanılan tıbbi ve medikal malzemelerdir. Bu malların ulusal kaynaklar ile üretilmesi o ülkedeki sağlık hizmetleri arzının kalitesinin ölçülmesinde önemli bir göstergedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye'nin sağlık ürünleri ihracatında rekabet avantajı/dezavantajını belirlemek ve borsa İstanbul’da işlem gören sağlık şirketlerinin hisse senedi getirileri ile sağlık ürünlerinin rekabet gücü arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmaktır. Çalışmada karşılaştırmalı üstünlüklerin ölçümü, Balassa (1965) ve Vollrath (1991) tarafından işlevsel hale getirilen Açıklanmış Karşılaştırmalı Üstünlük (AKÜ) endeksi ile hesaplanmıştır. Çalışmada ilk olarak Türkiye’nin 2000-2022 yılları arasındaki seçilmiş sağlık ürünlerinin (29 ürün grubu SITC Rev 3, 4. seviye) uluslararası rekabet avantajı aylık olarak hasaplanmıştır. İkinci aşamada ise BİST’de işlem gören sekiz sağlık şirketinin aylık ortalama hisse getirileri ile bu şirketlerin portföyünde yer alan sağlık ürünlerinin AKÜ değerleri ile olan ilişkisi eşbütünleşme analiz yöntemleri kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Analiz sonucunda Türkiye’nin 29 sağlık ürün grubunun 26’sında rekabet dezavantajına sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Rekabet avantajının olduğu ürünlerin HS 7311, HS 7324 ve HS 9402 kodlu ürünler olduğu ve bu ürünlerin katma değeri düşük (demir çelikten sağlığı koruyucu eşya/kaplar, ve ameliyet/dişçi masa/koltukları) nitelikteki ürünler olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. BİST’de işlem gören sağlık şirketlerinin hisse senedi getirileri ile sağlık ürünlerindeki AKÜ katsayıları arasında eşbütünleşme ilişkisinin olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Küresel Zeytin Ticaretinin Sosyal Ağ Analizi
Authors: Sezer Şerife , Çetin Behiç , Önder Kübra
Published: February 2025

Zeytin, ülke ekonomisine sağladığı katkılarıyla dünya genelinde büyük öneme sahip olan tarımsal bir üründür. Zeytin üretimi, genellikle kırsal bölgelerde yoğunlaştığından dolayı kırsal kalkınmaya destek olması ve çiftçilere sağladığı gelir artışı sayesinde yerel ekonominin güçlenmesinde kilit rol oynamaktadır. Ayrıca, döviz kazandırıcı etkisiyle önemli bir ihracat kalemi oluşturan bu sektör, özellikle Akdeniz ülkelerinde, ulusal geliri arttırma ve uluslararası piyasalarda rekabet edebilme açısından stratejik bir öneme sahiptir. Ancak, diğer tarımsal ürünlerde olduğu gibi bu sektörde de bazı riskler bulunmaktadır. Zeytin üretimi, iklim değişiklikleri, üretimdeki dalgalanmalar ve salgın hastalıklar gibi olaylara karşı hassas bir yapıya sahiptir. Nitekim geçtiğimiz yıllarda ortaya çıkan Covid-19 pandemisinin etkileri bu sektörde de hissedilmiştir. Bu bağlamda çalışmada, 2018-2022 dönemi kapsamında dünya ülkelerinin uluslararası zeytin piyasasındaki konumu ağ analizi yaklaşımı ile incelenmiş olup, pandeminin etkileri değerlendirilmiştir. Ağ analizi uygulaması sonucunda ortalama merkeziyet değerleri incelendiğinde, derece merkeziyeti bakımından İspanya'nın lider konumda olduğu (0,80) ve onu İtalya (0,63) ve Türkiye’nin (0,56) takip ettiği belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca aracılık merkeziyetinde İspanya’nın (0,07) liderliğini sürdürdüğü ve ABD (0,05) ile Yunanistan’ın (0,04) izlediği; yakınlık merkeziyetinde ise, ABD'nin (0,20) liderliğinde Almanya (0,1937) ile İspanya’nın (0,19) önde olduğu görülmüştür.
Comparative Analysis of OECD Countries Based on Energy Trilemma Index: A Clustering Approach
Authors: Akusta Emre
Published: February 2025

This study analyzes OECD countries in the context of the energy trilemma index and clusters countries with similar characteristics. In the study, the k-means clustering technique is used. The optimum number of clusters was determined using the Elbow method in combination with the Silhouette Index. Moreover, all results are visualized to enhance comprehensibility. The results show that countries such as Austria, Canada, Finland, and Denmark are in the high energy trilemma group with index scores of 82.2, 82.3, 82.7, and 83.3, respectively. Countries in the high group have achieved a high level of balance between energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability. In addition, countries such as Belgium, Hungary, Australia, the Czech Republic, and Estonia are in the medium energy trilemma group with index scores of 76.4, 76.6, 77.1, 77.6, and 78.7, respectively. Countries in the medium group have made progress in balancing the dimensions of the energy trilemma but have not yet reached excellence. However, countries such as Mexico, Türkiye, Colombia, and Costa Rica are in the low energy trilemma group with index scores of 63.1, 64.1, 64.8, and 69.3, respectively. These low energy trilemma group countries face significant challenges in balancing energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability and need to make improvements in these areas.
Türkiye’de Ekonomik Karmaşıklık, İnsani Gelişme ve Çevresel Bozulma Arasındaki Bağlantı: QARDL Yaklaşımından Yeni Kanıtlar
Authors: Türköz Kumru
Published: February 2025

İklim değişikliği sorunlarına yenilikçi çözüm arayışlarının bir sonucu olarak çevresel bozulmanın dinamikleri farklı boyutlarıyla sıklıkla tartışılmaktadır. Bu kapsamda çalışmada, 1998Q1-2020Q4 döneminde Türkiye’de ekonomik karmaşıklık, insani gelişme, enerji yoğunluğu ve çevresel bozulma arasındaki dinamik bağlantı araştırılmaktadır. Değişkenler arasındaki ilişki, asimetrileri ve farklı kantillerdeki kısa ve uzun vadeli dinamikleri dikkate alan kantil otoregresif dağıtılmış gecikme (QARDL) yaklaşımıyla analiz edilmektedir. Ampirik bulgular; Türkiye’de ekonomik karmaşıklık, insani gelişme ve enerji yoğunluğunun (daha düşük kantillerde) uzun dönemde çevresel bozulmayı önemli ölçüde arttırdığına işaret etmektedir. Kısa dönemde ise, ekonomik karmaşıklık çevresel bozulmayı arttırmakta ancak uzun döneme kıyasla etkisi azalmakta, insani gelişme uzun dönemin aksine kısa dönemde çevresel bozulmayı azaltmakta, enerji yoğunluğu ise çevresel bozulma üzerinde anlamlı bir etki yaratmamaktadır. Bu bulgular, karmaşık bir üretim yapısının ülkenin enerji talebini artırarak fosil yakıtların daha fazla tüketilmesine ve sonuçta emisyonların artırmasına neden olabileceğine işaret etmektedir. Ayrıca insani gelişmenin kalkınmanın ilk aşamalarında çevresel iyileşmeden ziyade eğitim, sağlık ve refah düzeyinin arttırılması gibi hedeflere odaklandığı söylenebilir. Bu kapsamda ülkede sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerine ulaşabilmek ve küresel çevresel iyileşme çabalarına daha fazla destek verebilmek için enerji bileşiminde bir dönüşüm, enerji verimliliğinin sağlanması ve kalkınmanın ekonomik ve sosyal hedeflerinin iyileştirilmesi gerektiği düşünülmektedir.
Dayanışma Hakkı Bağlamında Çevre Hakkı ve İklim Mücadelesine Katkısı
Authors: Kara Kıvılcım Özge , Yereli Ahmet Burçin
Published: February 2025

Sürdürülebilir bir dünyanın tesis edilmesinde kolektif ve istence dayalı eylemlerin rolü belirgindir. Daha yaşanabilir yeni bir dünya yaratmayı isteme bir hak olarak kabul edildiğinde uzun vadeli değişikliklerin üretilmesi ancak bakış açısının değişimi ile mümkün olmaktadır. Bakış açısındaki değişimin doğrudan ve dolaylı yansımalarının görüldüğü önemli araçlardan biri de daha yaşanabilir bir dünyanın yaratılmasında çokça tartışılan çevre olgusudur. Çevre olgusu ve çevre sorunsalı bağlamındaki sorgulamalar diyalektik olup aktörlerin istenci ve motivasyonundan doğrudan etkilenmektedir. Dolayısıyla aktörlerin başat rolü çevrenin bir hak içeriğinin olması sonucunu doğurmaktadır.
Bu kapsamda çalışmada çevrenin karşılaştığı baskılara karşın etkili yöntemlerden biri olarak insanların temel ve evrensel haklarından biri olan çevre hakkının öncelenmesi ele alınmıştır. Dolayısıyla çevre hakkı ve dahil olduğu çevre hukukunun üstünlüğü veri kabul edilerek, günümüzde başlıca çevre sorunlarından biri olan iklim değişikliği mücadelesinde bu hakkın artan rolüne vurgu yapılarak konu bu kapsamda ele alınmaktadır. Artan iklim değişikliği etkileri göz önünde bulundurulduğunda; bu etkilerle mücadelede, bir yandan çevresel yerelleşmenin gerekliliğine işaret edilirken, diğer yandan çevresel yönetişimin önemine vurgu yapılmakta, bu mücadelede çevre hakkının esaslı bir bileşen olarak kabul edilmesinin önemi tartışılmaktadır.
Finansal Baloncukların Tespiti ve Tahminlenmesi
Authors: Mert Saritaş Merve , Ural Mert
Published: February 2025

Finansal balonların öngörülmesi, uygulamalı finans literatüründe önemli bir araştırma konusu olarak kabul görmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, 2002M01-2024M06 dönemi boyunca BİST 100, BİST Banka ve BİST Sınai endeksindeki finansal balonları ekonometrik ve makine öğrenimi yöntemlerini birleştirerek tespit etmek ve öngörmektir. Bu doğrultuda, ilk olarak balon dönemlerinin tespitinde Genelleştirilmiş Supremum Artırılmış Dickey-Fuller (GSADF) testi kullanılmıştır. Bu test, zaman serilerindeki yapısal kırılmaları ve volatilite değişimlerini dikkate alarak balonların tespitinde daha güçlü bir yöntem sunmaktadır. İkinci olarak, balon oluşumunu makroekonomik göstergelerle ilişkilendirerek tahmin etmek için Rastgele Orman Ağaçları (Random Forest Algorithm) yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Rastgele Orman (Random Forest) algoritması ile balon oluşum olasılığını etkileyen finansal ve makroekonomik faktörlerin göreceli önemi belirlenmiştir. Analiz sonuçları, Türkiye’de BİST 100, BİST Banka ve BİST Sınai endeksinde fiyat balonlarının oluşumunda para arzı, döviz kuru, tüketici fiyat endeksi, FED faiz oranı, Bileşik Öncü Göstergeler Endeksinin belirleyici olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu doğrultuda, balon risklerini azaltmak ve finansal istikrarı sağlamak için para politikası ve makro ihtiyati tedbirlerin etkin kullanımının önemini ortaya koymaktadır. Aynı zamanda makine öğrenmesi yöntemlerinin finansal balonların erken tespiti ve piyasa risklerinin yönetimi açısından önemli bir potansiyel taşıdığını göstermektedir. Modelin performansını değerlendiren sonuçlar, önerilen yaklaşımın yüksek tahmin gücüne sahip olduğunu ve finansal balonların öngörülmesinde etkili bir alternatif olabileceğini göstermektedir.
Nun Cho Ga (Big Animal Baby)
Authors: O'Brien Shelley K
Published: February 2025

In 2022, a woolly mammoth baby was discovered in Yukon Territory, on Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in land, by a young placer miner. Named Nun cho ga, which means “big animal baby” in the Hän language spoken by the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, the baby is one of the best-preserved woolly mammoths ever discovered. She is around the same size as the Lyuba, who was discovered in Siberia in 2007.
A Network Beneath the Soil
Authors: Gellatly-Ladd Savi
Published: February 2025

A Network Beneath the Soil is a short fiction story that follows a young person who is struggling with their existence in a heteropatriarchal, colonial, racial capitalist society. They transform into part of the Amanita muscaria’s mycelium, a network of fungal threads that form a symbiotic relationship with the roots of plant organisms in the forest. The character is presented with a choice: to abandon their humanity and become fungi, or continue to exist as a human. A Network Beneath the Soil looks toward mycorrhizal fungi to express what we, as humans, might learn from the symbiotic relationships that occur below the surface of the Earth.
Prevention of repeated crimes committed by foreign migrants after serving a non-custodial sentence
Authors: Barsegyan Suren  Vazgenovich
Published: February 2025

The subject of this study is the peculiarities of preventing repeated crimes of foreign migrants after serving a non-custodial sentence. The article analyzes the features of modern criminal policy in terms of the impact on the prevention of repeated crimes of foreign migrants. The purpose of the study is to identify specific factors that contribute to repeat crimes by foreign migrants after they have served a non-custodial sentence, as well as to develop proposals to address the identified problems. The relevance of the study is due to the need to increase the effectiveness of preventing repeated crimes of foreign migrants after they have served a non-custodial sentence. The relevance is confirmed by statistical data on an increase in the number of non-custodial sentences imposed on foreign migrants, as well as an increase in serious and especially serious repeat crimes committed by foreign migrants. The methodological basis of the research is formed by dialectical, formal-logical, system-structural, statistical methods, as well as the method of comparative legal analysis and other methods of scientific research. The scientific novelty lies in the identification of four groups of specific factors influencing the re-commission of crimes by foreign migrants and in the development of modern methods for solving the identified problems. The article analyzes the provisions of current legislation aimed at preventing repeated crimes of foreign migrants, as well as the Convention of the member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States on the Transfer of Execution of Non–custodial Sentences. An assessment is given of the latency of the crime of foreign migrants who have committed crimes for which penalties are imposed that are not related to imprisonment. In order to increase the effectiveness of the prevention of repeated crimes of foreign migrants after serving or executing non-custodial sentences, it is proposed to consider four groups of specific factors: 1) political factors that led to the commission of the first and subsequent crimes; 2) shortcomings in legislation as a factor that does not deter the criminality of migrants; 3) factors related to the activities of courts and law enforcement agencies (shortcomings); 4) weak interaction with law enforcement agencies of foreign states whose citizens commit crimes on the territory of the Russian Federation. Logically formulated solutions are proposed for each group of factors.
A Lip-Reading Model for Tagalog Using Multimodal Deep Learning Approach
Authors:   College of Computer Studies, AMA University, Philippines, Deocampo Nikie Jo , Villarica Mia ,   College of Computer Studies, Laguna State Polytechnic University, Philippines, Vinluan Albert ,   College of Computer Studies, Information Communication Technology, Isabela State University, Philippines
Published: February 2025

Purpose–The main purpose of this research is to develop a Tagalog-specific lip-reading model utilizing a multimodal deep learning approach, with a focus on visual and textual information. The research will address the underrepresentation of linguistically diverse languages in lip-reading researchsuch as Tagalog. It aims to enhance communication between native and non-native Tagalog speakers who are deaf and hard of hearing, paving the way for a linguistically inclusive AI and lip-reading system.

Method–The research will employ the use of a hybrid multimodal convolutional neural network and long-term short-term memory model that is inspired by the LipNet Architecture, by integrating facial landmarks and contextual language information with a multimodal approach.

Results–The proposed Tagalog lip-reading model generated an increase in processing speed of at least 25%, optimized both by training and evaluation phases without compromising accuracy. Highlights of the training show great results in 80 epochs together with a validation accuracy of 89.5%.

Conclusion–Theresearch showedthe efficacy of themultimodal approach, proving the advantages of integrating visual and textual information for lip-reading tasks in the Tagalog language.The research has achieved a great result in terms of performance by tailoring the model architecture to the unique phonetic features of the Tagalog language.

Recommendations–Future research can explore the generalizability of the proposed model to other unexplored languages, considering its adaptability to various speaking styles, accents, and noise levels.

Research Implications–The success of this research in generating a lip-reading model for the Tagalog language showcased the significance of linguistically diverse datasets with a multimodal approach for the broad use of human-computer interaction.

Keywords–lip reading, multimodal, deep learning
Exploring the role of Withania somnifera in male reproductive health: Insights from laboratory and clinical study
Authors: Yadav Anupam , Mishra Raghav Kumar
Published: February 2025

Various therapy options are evolving globally to address male reproductive dysfunction resulting from hormone imbalances, altered neuroendocrine interactions, infections, lifestyle changes, etc. Modern therapies, including hormonal therapy and assisted reproductive technologies, are expensive and have meager success rates (up to 30%) with side effects; yet, herbal medicines are recognized as an alternative therapeutic approach for male reproductive dysfunctions. The positive benefits of oral consumption of the roots of the perennial herb Withania somnifera (WS) (Ashwagandha) on the semen quantity and quality of reproductively challenged men have been previously investigated. The oral consumption of Ashwagandha roots has been shown to enhance sperm motility and numbers, impede lipid peroxidation, elevate antioxidant enzymes, and modulate the reproductive axis (hypothalamic–pituitary–testicular axes). The exact molecular cross-talk behind these actions remains elusive. This review examined the role of natural medicines on male reproductive health, offering a comprehensive analysis of various clinical and laboratory studies pertaining to WS. It showed a direct oxido-inflammatory-apoptotic mechanism that alleviates oxidative damages, apoptosis, and inflammation, alongside an indirect mechanism involving a dopaminergic-gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABAergic)-cholinergic secretion-associated as well as through hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal-hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axes pathway that enhances hormonal equilibrium through interactions among endocrine glands to enhance male sexual function and fertility. In addition, it addressed how WS ameliorates various risk factor-associated reproductive dysfunctions and enhances overall male reproductive health.
Osteofertility: Nexus between bone health and fertility
Authors: Bhardwaj Asha , Sapra Leena , Srivastava Rupesh K.
Published: February 2025

Conventionally, bone was considered a static organ that only serves the protective and locomotive functions. However, our understanding of bone has evolved significantly during the past few decades. From an uninteresting scaffold, bone has become a fascinating organ that regulates various local and systemic functions. Recent research suggests that the skeleton is an important endocrine organ, with osteocalcin being the most prominent hormone produced by bone-forming osteoblast cells. Osteocalcin controls several physiological functions, such as glucose homeostasis, energy expenditure, and brain development. Another intriguing role of osteocalcin is that it regulates male fertility by enhancing testosterone biosynthesis independently of the hypothalamus-pituitary axis. This demonstrates that bone is an endocrine regulator of reproduction and expands the functional repertoire of osteocalcin. Furthermore, osteocalcin interconnects the bone, energy metabolism, and reproduction to form the novel pancreas-bone-testis axis. This review summarizes the current knowledge of osteocalcin-mediated regulation of different biological functions with special reference to its role in regulating male reproduction. This will provide deep insights into the underlying mechanisms involved in male fertility and improve our understanding of the relationship between bone and reproduction.