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Perlindungan Hukum Tenaga Harian Lepas Berdasarkan Undang-Undang Ketenagakerjaan
Authors: Anggraini Nicel Riza , Otong Rosadi
Published: April 2024

Pasal 28 D Ayat (2) Undang-Undang Dasar Tahun 1945, menyatakan bahwa setiap orang berhak bekerja serta mendapat imbalan dan perlakuan yang adil dan layak dalam hubungan kerja. Akan tetapi, fakta di Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota menunjukkan Tenaga Harian Lepas di Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat  Daerah Kabupaten  Lima  Puluh  Kota  masih belum memperoleh pelakuan yang adil dan masih jauh dari kesejahteraan. Spesifikasi penelitian ini adalah deskriptif analisis. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan yuridis normatif yang didukung dengan pendekatan yuridis empiris. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder dan data primer. Kemudian data tersebut dianalisis secara kualitatif dan disajikan dalam bentuk deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, Pertama, Perlindungan Hukum Tenaga Kerja Harian Lepas di Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota berdasarkan Undang-Undang Ketenagakerjaan mencakup: 1) Perlindungan hukum preventif seperti: a) adanya dibuat surat perjanjian antara Tenaga Kerja Harian Lepas dengan Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota b) adanya klausul yang jelas terkait Jaminan Kecelakaan Kerja/Jaminan Kematian di Taspen, klausul tentang dapat menerima biaya lembur, biaya perjalanan dinas dan klausul tentang tata cara PHK dicantumkan dalam perjanjian. Perlindungan hukum represif yaitu: 1) memberikan sanksi administratif kepada pengusaha atau instansi yang mempekerjakan Tenaga Harian Lepas secara tidak sesuai dengan ketentuan dalam Undang-Undang, 2) melakukan penangguhan (usaha) kepada pengusaha atau instansi yang mempekerjakan Tenaga Harian Lepas tidak berdasarkan Undang-Undang. Kedua, Kendala-kendala yang ditemukan oleh Tenaga Kerja Harian Lepas di Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota untuk memperoleh perlindungan hukum berdasarkan Undang-Undang Ketenagakerjaan adalah: 1) Aturan yang ada tidak memberikan ketegasan dalam memberikan upah yang layak kepada tenaga harian lepas, 2) Tidak ada ruang negosiasi antara Tenaga Harian Lepas dan Sekretaris DPRD Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota terkait keluhan-keluhan yang ingin disampaikan, 3) Tidak ada klausul terkait jumlah gaji yang akan diterima Tenaga Harian Lepas dalam Perjanjian Kerja, 4) Tenaga Harian Lepas tidak patuh terhadap aturan yang dicantumkan dalam perjanjian kerja yang telah ditandatangani.
The Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection (PRECEDE) Study is a Global Effort to Drive Early Detection: Baseline Imaging Findings in High-Risk Individuals
Authors: Zogopoulos George , Haimi Ido , Sanoba Shenin A. , Everett Jessica N. , Wang Yifan , Katona Bryson W. , Farrell James J. , Grossberg Aaron J. , Paiella Salvatore , Klute Kelsey A. , Bi Yan , Wallace Michael B. , Kwon Richard S. , Stoffel Elena M. , Wadlow Raymond C. , Sussman Daniel A. , Merchant Nipun B. , Permuth Jennifer B. , Golan Talia , Raitses-Gurevich Maria , Lowy Andrew M. , Liau Joy , Jeter Joanne M. , Lindberg James M. , Chung Daniel C. , Earl Julie , Brentnall Teresa A. , Schrader Kasmintan A. , Kaul Vivek , Huang Chenchan , Chandarana Hersh , Smerdon Caroline , Graff John J. , Kastrinos Fay , Kupfer Sonia S. , Lucas Aimee L. , Sears Rosalie C. , Brand Randall E. , Parmigiani Giovanni , Simeone Diane M. , _ _
Published: April 2024

Background: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PC) is a highly lethal malignancy with a survival rate of only 12%. Surveillance is recommended for high-risk individuals (HRIs), but it is not widely adopted. To address this unmet clinical need and drive early diagnosis research, we established the Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection (PRECEDE) Consortium. Methods: PRECEDE is a multi-institutional international collaboration that has undertaken an observational prospective cohort study. Individuals (aged 18–90 years) are enrolled into 1 of 7 cohorts based on family history and pathogenic germline variant (PGV) status. From April 1, 2020, to November 21, 2022, a total of 3,402 participants were enrolled in 1 of 7 study cohorts, with 1,759 (51.7%) meeting criteria for the highest-risk cohort (Cohort 1). Cohort 1 HRIs underwent germline testing and pancreas imaging by MRI/MR-cholangiopancreatography or endoscopic ultrasound. Results: A total of 1,400 participants in Cohort 1 (79.6%) had completed baseline imaging and were subclassified into 3 groups based on familial PC (FPC; n=670), a PGV and FPC (PGV+/FPC+; n=115), and a PGV with a pedigree that does not meet FPC criteria (PGV+/FPC–; n=615). One HRI was diagnosed with stage IIB PC on study entry, and 35.1% of HRIs harbored pancreatic cysts. Increasing age (odds ratio, 1.05; P<.001) and FPC group assignment (odds ratio, 1.57; P<.001; relative to PGV+/FPC–) were independent predictors of harboring a pancreatic cyst. Conclusions: PRECEDE provides infrastructure support to increase access to clinical surveillance for HRIs worldwide, while aiming to drive early PC detection advancements through longitudinal standardized clinical data, imaging, and biospecimen captures. Increased cyst prevalence in HRIs with FPC suggests that FPC may infer distinct biological processes. To enable the development of PC surveillance approaches better tailored to risk category, we recommend adoption of subclassification of HRIs into FPC, PGV+/FPC+, and PGV+/FPC– risk groups by surveillance protocols.
CREATIVITY AS A WAY TO OVERCOME PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA: THE FATE OF ELSA SCHIAPARELLI
Authors: Yakovleva Elena
Published: April 2024

Using the example of the biography of Elsa Schiaparelli, one of the most prominent figures in the fashion world, the role of creativity, which became the object of this study, in the life of a neurotic personality is shown. It is proved that creativity acts as a protective mechanism against psychological trauma and internal conflicts, helping to redirect the attention and energy of the individual into a creative channel. As a child, Elsa Schiaparelli had a traumatic experience associated with the understanding of her uselessness in the family, lack of love and care from her mother, and ugliness in comparison with her older sister. In the future, the psychological trauma was aggravated by the husband's neglect of the woman and his departure from the family where the sick girl was born. The dramatic life situation, without breaking Elsa, contributed to her rebellion. Thanks to him, Schiaparelli turned to creativity and made an ascent in the fashion world. Her education and enormous resources of imagination contributed to this. The life of Elsa Schiaparelli demonstrates the positive potential of creativity, contributing to the self-realization of the individual.
THE INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION STRESS ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF THE POPULATION
Authors: Belousova Marina
Published: April 2024

The abundance of diverse information accompanied by information noise can be an additional and powerful stressor, especially if the assimilation and processing of this information is carried out in a time-limited environment. Information streams created by gadgets, reflecting the activity of a person in social networks, his communications, his news sources, are not a harmless source of leisure and recreation. They require the inclusion of sensory systems and central nervous system structures, which are very energy-intensive. Manifestations of information fatigue are clinically similar to stress symptoms, and have common neurobiological mechanisms based on adaptation to changes or new challenges. The emergence of new phenomena of interaction with information space and technogenic environment (FOMO) reflects the influence of information transmitted by gadgets on the mental health of the population. Cognitive flexibility, goal-setting, will-based control, priority-setting, and gadget-detox (gadget regulation and informed information consumption) are all necessary skills for successful interaction with and operation of information flows.
The Influence of User Trust and Experience On User Satisfaction Of E-Commerce Applications During Transactions in Mini Markets Using Delon and McLean Method
Authors: K. Pramudito Dendy , Titin Sumarni Ade , Diah Astuti Enny , Aditi Bunga , Magdalena
Published: April 2024

In order to increase net advantages for users of e-commerce applications in minimarkets, this research attempts to quantify the degree and influence of experience and trust on user pleasure. This research employs a quantitative methodology. Direct observations of e-commerce applications, literature reviews, and the online distribution of Google Forms-assisted questionnaires to application users via social media were the methods used to collect data. Both statistical and demographic analysis were used to analyze the data for this study. Users of e-commerce applications make up the study's population. Purposive sampling was the method employed for sampling. With a total of 180 samples, the non-probability sampling approach makes use of the PLS-SEM theory. The majority of respondents expressed high levels of satisfaction with the e-commerce application in minimarkets, according to the data processing results. Because perceived utilitarian's path coefficient and t-test values are below the threshold, the analysis of the aspects of user experience represented by perceived hedonic and perceived utilitarian shows that perceived hedonic has a significant effect on user satisfaction while perceived utilitarian does not. The user happiness variable is significantly impacted by the trust variable. Perceived hedonic value, trust, and ease of use are factors that significantly impact customer satisfaction with e-commerce applications in minimarkets.
Analysis of The Influence of E-Customer Satisfaction, E-Service Quality and Digital Sales Promotion on Customers Repurchase Intention Through Digital Wallet Shopeepay
Authors: Yuni Dharta Firdaus , Risdwiyanto Andriya , Herlandi Putra Irsan , Utami Eva Yuniarti , Ambarwati Retnoning
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine whether e-service quality and sales promotion have an impact on e-customer satisfaction and repurchase intention. The precise sample size for this study is not available. However, it is comprised of residents of Indonesia's five biggest cities who have used the e-wallet app. Users of e-wallet applications who met the requirements of never using one and not utilizing the application for less than three months made up the study's sample. Purposeful sampling, a nonprobability sampling technique, was applied in this study. The study sample consisted of one hundred respondents in total. Papers, questionnaires, and a literature review gathered data for this study. This inquiry employed the path analysis method. Several inferences can be made in light of the study's findings and the following discussion, including the following: Sales promotions and online customer happiness are correlated. The caliber of e-services has some bearing on e-customer happiness. E-customer satisfaction is simultaneously influenced by sales marketing and the quality of service. Sales promotions have an impact on consumers' propensity to make further purchases. The caliber of the e-service partially influences repurchase intentions. E-customer satisfaction has some bearing on repurchase intentions. Repurchase intentions equally impact sales promotion, e-service quality, and e-customer satisfaction.
Analysis of The Influence of Online Selling, Digital Brand Image and Digital Promotion on Purchase Intention of Instant Noodle Products
Authors: Nuraini Rini , Lamboy Sinaga Victor , Yusnanto Tri , Henri Kusnadi Iwan , Hadayanti Didit
Published: April 2024

This research aims to analyze the influence of brand awareness, sales promotions, online advertising, and product attributes on purchase intentions. This research uses a conclusive research design with a descriptive research design. This research data sampling is classified as a single-cross-sectional design. The data collection method is in the form of a questionnaire. This research uses Lisrel to carry out SEM measurements. The research results succeeded in proving that there is a positive influence between brand awareness and sales promotion on purchase intention. Meanwhile, online advertising and product attributes were found not to influence purchase intention. Therefore, it is important for companies that have large advertising costs to improve these factors in various ways. Based on the research results, there are several conclusions that can be drawn. First, product attributes such as taste, packaging, price, and ease of cooking do not have a significant influence on purchase intentions. This shows that the characteristics of the product are not the main factors considered by consumers before making a purchase. Second, online advertising does not have a positive influence on purchase intentions. This may be caused by a lack of attractive and trustworthy advertising messages, according to consumer perception. Third, sales promotions, such as discounts or additional portions, have a significant positive influence on purchase intentions. This shows that consumers tend to be more interested in buying if there is an attractive promotional offer. Finally, brand awareness of the product has a significant influence on purchase intention. This shows that consumers' ability to recognize a brand has an impact on their tendency to buy that product.
Application of the Human Opportunity Index in Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Administration Process and Its Implication on Service Quality in Healthcare Units
Authors: Malik Ibrahim Mozart , Ifadhila  , Syeh Assery  , Henri Kusnadi Iwan , Faizah Ana
Published: April 2024

This research aims to determine the inequality of opportunities in the health sector. Researchers identified three primary sources of information in a database search to construct the organizational health index: the permanent continuous household survey, the quarterly provincial household survey, and the administrative records of the Department of Health Statistics system. The study employed a data matching mechanism to merge the two databases but discovered discrepancies in the live birth and death data, leading to a lack of confidence in the data's quality. The results show that the evolution of health opportunities in the last decade is generally positive, although there are still gaps in access to health insurance and health checks during pregnancy. The study found that the gap was primarily due to socioeconomic differences between individuals. An analysis of changes in the organizational health index in the health sector shows that sectoral policies play a significant role in improving access to health services. This increase in access was primarily achieved by the region's health policies, which ensured proportional increases for all individuals. However, there needs to be a greater focus on equal opportunities for access to health services to ensure that all individuals have equal access to quality health services.
Effectiveness of Higher Education Financing: DEA and SFA Modelling
Authors: Yu Yang , Tingting Yin , Ruoxi Li , Xinxin Wang
Published: April 2024

The article aims to assess the effectiveness of financial expenditures in higher education for 31 provinces in China, namely overall, technical and scale efficiency, and to determine whether the returns to scale are increasing or decreasing for each province. The main method used is the three-stage DEA analysis / Data Envelopment Analysis, and software DEAP2.1 and Frontier 4.1 are used for modelling. Financial expenditures on higher education form an input parameter in the DEA model. The output parameters (determining the efficiency of higher education) are the number of students, the number of full-time teachers and the new value added to fixed assets in higher education institutions. The modelling was carried out for 2008-2013 and 2014-2018 (the COVID-19 pandemic is not considered to avoid uncommon trends and unpredictable disturbances in the model). A comparison of the analysis results for these periods allowed the identification of new trends and patterns. The study takes into account three main groups of parameters: 1) endogenous (inefficiency of internal management processes); 2) exogenous (gross regional product per capita of each province in China; the extent of university clustering, which is determined by political and market decisions and does not depend on educational institutions; and the degree of fiscal decentralisation, which is estimated in the article as the ratio of local and state budget expenditures per capita, taking into account the distribution of total budget expenditures for each district and the total population of the respective territory); 3) random disturbances. At the first stage of the study, a BCC model focused on inputs (to assess the technical efficiency of financial expenditures on higher education in different provinces) was built. It does not consider exogenous factors and random disturbances. In the second stage, SFA (stochastic frontier analysis) was applied to account for the impact of all three groups of factors (endogenous, exogenous and statistical noise) on the efficiency of financial expenditures in higher education for each province in China. In the third stage, the adjusted and standardised input and output parameters are incorporated into the BCC models, and the actual value of efficiency caused by exogenous parameters and the influence of random factors is determined. A comparison of the results of each modelling stage for each stage in the study and each province in China allowed the establishment of how the influence of the determinants of higher education financing efficiency changed in chronological and spatial contexts.
Economic, Cultural, Social Determinants of Black Women Obesity
Authors: Shockley Tiffiny , Norman Burrell Darrell
Published: April 2024

Obesity is a widespread problem in the United States, particularly affecting Black communities. It is a public health problem, a long-term, cumulative issue of economic and social justice and inequality for this demographic group. Thus, the key to solving it is to eliminate persistent structural root causes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, the prevalence of obesity among African American adults is 49.5%, with Black women having the highest prevalence compared to other racial and ethnic groups. The main purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive literature review that examines the multifaceted factors contributing to obesity among African American women, as well as systematise the determinants related to the economic well-being of the community, social factors, cultural patterns of lifestyle in the community, etc. The analysis revealed a clear inverse relationship between income and obesity among African Americans, with this trend being particularly pronounced among women than men and differing across age groups in black communities. The economic determinants of obesity in Black women are related to the fact that low-income households have limited access to affordable and nutritious food and are regularly exposed to stress related to financial difficulties, with so-called “food swamps” and “food deserts” being common in low-income areas. The social determinants of obesity are related to the fact that Black women face higher levels of racism and sexism than other demographic groups, and unequal social conditions cause structural disparities in health, education and employment. Psycho-social and cultural determinants (cultural norms of body image, social influencers, religion, social networks and family upbringing, etc.) play a key role in the emergence of the problem under study, so Black women often model their eating and physical activity habits by cultural traditions, and those who struggle with overweight may face stigma, social isolation and discrimination. The article makes recommendations for reducing obesity among Black women, which primarily relate to the development of culturally sensitive nutrition education programs, community-based health promotion programs, community-centered food policy advocacy, technology-based health platforms, public-private partnerships for affordable healthy food retail, etc.
Empirical Exploration of Economic Policy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region: An ARDL Approach
Authors: Brahim Bouyacoub
Published: April 2024

This article delves into the analysis of the effectiveness of economic policies implemented in 20 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The countries considered include Algeria, Saudi Arabia, the Palestinian Authority, Bahrain, Djibouti, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen. The study is based on an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) regression model, employing the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) method. This model is suitable for non-stationary time series and those with a mixed order of integration. The analysis covers the period from 2000 to 2023.The results obtained highlight the diversity of the impacts of economic policies, strongly influenced by the specific economic and social contexts of each country. Governments, in their pursuit of efficiency and sustainability, are often faced with the delicate balance between multiple objectives. Among the measures considered are the money supply, inflation rate, government spending, and structural reforms. These measures have demonstrated their effectiveness in stimulating economic growth, promoting economic activity, encouraging investment, and creating employment opportunities. Monetary and fiscal policies are also crucial levers aimed at maintaining macroeconomic stability. This is expressed notably through controlling inflation, managing budget deficits, and ensuring the stability of the financial system. The results of econometric tests converge towards unanimous conclusions, suggesting the existence of one-directional causal relationships between economic growth and specific indicators of economic policy. This in-depth understanding of regional economic dynamics provides valuable insights for tailoring economic policies to each national context within the MENA region.
Сan citizen Internet banking in China become a champion in the digital transformation era?
Authors: DingYi Wu , Yamaoka Yasuyuki , Sartamorn Sitsada , Oe Hiroko
Published: April 2024

This study aims to make theoretical and practical contributions by addressing stagnation in the context of digital transformation (DX) and proposing specific measures. Focusing on the banking industry’s skilled response to rapid changes to maintain and improve competitiveness, this study employs quantitative methods to investigate the expectations and assessments of Chinese financial service users regarding Internet banking. With a clear objective, this study seeks to contribute theoretically and practically by addressing stagnation in DX. Specifically, it focuses on the banking industry’s response to rapid changes, employing quantitative methods to assess and understand Chinese financial service users’ expectations of Internet banking. The results reveal that the prevalent use of payment services through mobile applications has significantly expanded the scope of financial services among citizens. Key factors driving innovation in the financial industry through fintech include close communication with consumers, service enhancement and sophistication and ensuring reliability. Privacy and the ethical use of personal information have been found to function as an indirect pathway that plays a vital role in socio-economic activities, acting as a critical element for the future development of the financial industry. These findings provide actionable insights for fostering innovation and development in the financial sector. The uniqueness of this study lies in its primary quantitative data analysis, which compares the prospects of financial services in China’s advanced DX market. It shows the path the banking industry should take, emphasising the simplicity of mobile applications and the high frequency with which vital components are used. Going beyond theoretical insights, this research is a practical guide for implementing specific actions in a real business environment. It provides valuable insights into the Chinese market and offers guidelines for the broader financial industry currently navigating the intense waves of DX, ultimately aiming for sustainable and effective DX.
Modelling The Volatility of Frankfurt Stock Exchange (DAX) Returns Using hybrid Models
Authors: Khelifa Hadj , Abderrahmane Djoher , Belgoum Farid
Published: April 2024

Recently, the interest of researchers in the use of hybrid models in the process of analyzing model time series with fluctuations and forecasting fluctuations in financial time series has increased significantly. Hybrid ARMA-GARCH models were created for medium- and long-term forecasts of time series of financial market index prices: ARMA models are used to analyze their linear component, which is a combination of autoregressive models and moving average models, and GARCH models are used to analyze the nonlinear component. which are generalized autoregressive models that depend on the nonconstancy of variance models. Hybrid ARMA-GARCH models eliminate the weaknesses and gaps that exist in each group of models (ARMA and GARCH) separately, which increases their forecasting accuracy and reliability, so they have already been successfully applied to model and forecast daily stock returns for three standard indices in the USA. The purpose of this article is to investigate which of the hybrid ARMA-GARCH models is optimal for forecasting the return of the DAX index, which is the most important stock index of the German securities market. It is the German equivalent of the American Dow Jones Index, has been calculated since 1988 by Deutsche Börse AG and reflects the total return on capital of the largest stock companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (currently 40; by 2021 – 30): calculated as a weighted average of capitalization of the value of Free Float share prices on the Xetra electronic exchange, and also takes into account dividends on shares, assuming that the dividend is reinvested in the share on which it was accrued. The database of this study consisted of the daily closing prices of the DAX index presented on the official website of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange during the period from 01.01.2018 to 09.30.2023 (altogether about 1,500 observations), the stability of the time series was assessed using Expanded Dickey Fuller Liquidity (ADF). The article proposes 7 hybrid models, from which the one that is best suited for modeling the volatility of the DAX index is selected. It is an ARMA (2,3)-EGARCH (1,1) model because it captures volatility and leverage effects on DAX returns and its expected returns more than other models. The selection of the best alternative from the developed array of hybrid models was carried out according to the following criteria: AIC (Akaike Information Criterion), BIC (Bayesian Information Criterion), H-QIC (Hannan-Quinn Information Criterion).
A study on how to enhance the well-being of young professionals confronting internal overcompetition in China: Prospect of reducing the stress of Nei Juan
Authors: Mingze Chen , Yamaoka Yasuyuki , Sartamorn Sitsada , Oe Hiroko
Published: April 2024

In today’s China, internal overcompetition is a serious problem for people’s mental and physical health. It provokes stress and fatigue, physical and mental exhaustion; reduces educational qualifications; makes it difficult to find a job; leads to irregular patterns of overtime work (e.g., “996” and “007”). In China, the scale of this problem is so great that it is considered a separate concept (Nei Juan). Since 2021, it has been a subject to regulation by the government. When considering this problem, it is important to understand its dual nature and strike a balance. On the one hand, sustainable competition stimulates innovation and technological progress, nurtures talent, strengthens the nation’s qualification potential, contributing to China’s emergence as a global economic centre. On the other hand, it leads to effort inflation, which can deprive employees of motivation and lead to their leaving abroad. With this in mind, the article formulates eight research hypotheses and builds two mathematical models. The first model considers this dual nature of internal overcompetition through a complex system of interdependent relationships that mediate its impact on human life as a stimulant (promoting self-discipline, resilience, increased self-esteem and self-confidence) and an inhibitor (relentless race for achievement, loss of joy in life). The second model also takes into account the role of family and encouragement from the immediate environment to reduce stress as a mediating variable. The study was based on a survey of 280 working adults in China aged 20 to 40 with less than six years of work experience. Answers to 14 questions were rated on the 5-point Likert scale. The data were analysed via IBM SPSS Version 26 and SPSS AMOS Version 26. The following statistical methods were used in the study: descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, factor analysis, and structural modelling. Data reliability was confirmed using the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The sample adequacy was confirmed using the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin criterion. Convergent and discriminant validity was also confirmed. Four of eight research hypotheses were proven. Young professionals who previously faced competition in high school and university now face competition in society. To cope with this stress, they seek support from their families and effective organisational support; they find meaning in overcoming competition while making efforts. The study results form the basis for the development of support measures aimed at overcoming internal overcompetition. They provide valuable information on how to navigate the difficult conditions faced by the younger generation.
Marketing management in blood service enterprises
Authors: Khomenko Liliia , Rymar Yurii
Published: April 2024

In blood service, the volume of collected blood components depends on availability of donors. High demands require high product quality (safety, etc.). Blood component quality depends on the state of donors health. Storage periods of blood components are limited and require certain conditions. Blood service enterprises should be located within the reach of patients, and mostly in big cities with a large population. The quality and quantity of collected blood are affected by the level of morbidity, which leads to the withdrawal of donors and losses to blood service enterprises. Consequently, the blood centre performance largely depends on success of marketing activities: number of donors and recruitment campaigns. Simultaneously, blood donation by volunteers is possible only thanks to successful and systematic advertising about the benefits of donation for health. Maintenance of a suitable health state depends on retention campaigns and establishment of long-term relations between blood centres and donors via direct marketing. Sales promotion measures force people to donate blood for the first time and make it a stable habit to visit a blood centre every month. The safest blood is from a regular donor, and retention marketing helps convert a primary donor into a regular one. The article carries out a bibliometric analysis of Web of Science works for 1991-2023 that are devoted to marketing at blood service enterprises. The analysis proved some facts. Firstly, the blood service topic requires studing further (there are only 304 works). Secondly, we see a growth of research interest (32.5% of all works for 2019-2023) and an almost double increase in annual citations from 2019. Thirdly, scientists from the United States, Germany, Australia, England, France, and Spain lead in such studies. The article summarises problems of the Ukrainian blood service. They can be solved with marketing management (safety, managerial, informational, economic). The paper defines goals and objectives, main stages and principles of marketing management for blood service enterprises. A system of 20 criteria for evaluating the efficiency of marketing management measures at blood service enterprises has been developed. The research results form a basis for the general idea of marketing management in blood service enterprises.
Utilising resistance feedback for software implementation in healthcare
Authors: Gervacio Graf Danielle , Norman Burrell Darrell
Published: April 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a rapid transformation in the healthcare industry. Telemedicine, mHealth, and artificial intelligence technologies have become integral components of healthcare delivery, enabling remote consultations, symptom tracking, medication reminders, diagnosis, and treatment. However, the adoption of these technologies in healthcare organisations is often met with resistance from shareholders. The most frequent reasons are fear of technology, uncertainty about the impact of technology solutions on patient care, ethical and regulatory concerns, skepticism about the effectiveness of remote medical consultations, concerns about data privacy and security, reluctance to change workflows, risk of job losses due to automation of certain processes, and possible conflicts of interest. This article explores the complex landscape of shareholder resistance during software implementation projects, the origins of this problem, its manifestations, advantages, disadvantages, and consequences. The article also examines this issue through the prism of the Lewin’s Change Model and the Transtheoretical Model of Change, and demonstrates it on the examples of Information Technology Company and Microsoft. The article offers strategic recommendations for healthcare organisations to effectively manage and mitigate these challenges, facilitating a successful transition to the healthcare technology landscape. Among the main problems, the article discusses the following things: creating open and transparent communication channels for shareholders; joint problem-solving sessions with all stakeholders; an iterative approach to implementing IT projects in healthcare facilities, which allows reviewing, adjusting, and agreeing on solutions at each iteration; involving shareholders in decision-making at the early stages of the software implementation process; comprehensive programs to improve shareholder competencies; targeting opinion leaders who are supporters of changes in the organisation; maintaining continuous feedback, etc.
The Intersectionality Experiences of Executive, Female Minorities Ascending in STEM: A Qualitative, Transcendental, Phenomenological Study
Authors: Adams-Harmon Dawn
Published: April 2024

Female minorities are represented scarcely in leadership positions within STEM. Previous research focused on increasing STEM education of minorities, not exploring the underlying issues affecting these groups in the workforce. It has driven the relevance of this study, which focuses on examining the intersectional experiences of cisgender, female minority leaders on their career paths, and examines the coping mechanisms which created resilience allowing these women to rise to high-level positions in STEM. The theoretical construct used is the 360-Degree Gender Sphere, which describes the barriers that prevent women from moving up the corporate ladder. The results of the study indicate that minority women who are leaders in STEM fields did indeed face a 360-Degree Gender Sphere, in particular challenges and obstacles from direct leaders, family, gender structures, themselves, peers and social norms. Further, they were encapsulated by a “360-degree intersectionality sphere” a peripheral and tangentially related outer layer of challenges and obstacles, including cultural stereotypes, cultural micro-attacks, cultural macro-aggressions, microaggressions from the H/R environment, cultural isolation, cultural doubts, cultural naivety, cultural micro-attacks, cultural stereotypical threats and geographical cultural macroaggression. The results also showed that women overcame these difficulties by creating resilience to these challenges that influenced their practice, education and leadership. The impact of this research can be useful in the process of initiating and shaping impulses for changes in society, women’s communities, business, geopolitical formations and political systems in the world. The practical significance of this study is that it deepens the knowledge and equips minority females with information and skills for self-realization and successful career building in STEM fields.
Determinants Responsible For Sustainable Consumption Behavior Among Youths
Authors: Mehta Anmol , Sharma Meenakshi , Gupta Nishu
Published: April 2024

Environmental awareness and concern for the natural environment determine purchasing habits, forming sustainable consumption patterns, motivating the population to prefer ecological goods and services. This issue is especially relevant for young people since they will be the consumers of the future, and the progress of humanity in achieving Sustainable Development Goals depends to a large extent on the sustainability and eco-orientation of their consumer behaviour. The article aims to determine the factors that influence the sustainable consumer behavior of young people. The basis of the study was the results of a survey of 89 young people (aged 20 to 36 years, almost half of whom are 23 to 26 years old) in the city of Jaipur (India, the capital of the state of Rajasthan), which is a rapidly growing urban center, so the problems of urban development here are typical of many rapidly developing cities around the world.” The questionnaire consists of 34 questions, of which 27 are aimed at determining the determinants of sustainable consumer behavior, and seven are aimed at evaluating the most sustainable consumer behavior. A five-point Likert scale was used for evaluation. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), which helps to identify the relationships between determinants and sustainable consumer behavior, is performed using Smart PLS. Descriptive statistics, reliability analysis and correlation analysis are performed using SPSS. Data suitability for analysis was confirmed using Bartlett’s sphericity test and sampling adequacy measurement results (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin). The reliability and internal consistency of the data were confirmed using the Alpha-Cronbach coefficient, Composite Reliability coefficients and convergent validity / Average variance extracted (AVE) Values. The discriminant validity and suitability of the data for structural modeling was confirmed using the Fornell-Larker criteria. The study proposed and empirically tested 10 hypotheses regarding the positive influence of 5 factor variables (perception of consequences, behavioral control, response efficiency, sensitivity to the environment, and environmental knowledge) on 2 resulting variables: behavioral intentions and sustainable consumption behavior. According to the study results, 6 out of 10 hypotheses were confirmed: ecological knowledge, behavioral control, response efficiency, and perception of consequences were determinants of behavioral intentions, while sensitivity to the environment was not. At the same time, only behavioral control and perception of consequences were determinants of sustainable consumer behavior. The results of the study can be used to develop and implement measures aimed at promoting sustainable consumer behavior among young people (for example, educational programs and political initiatives), as well as to create marketing plans that motivate this particular customer group to make sustainable purchase decisions.
Determinants of Household Poverty: Identification Using Logistic Regression
Authors: Larbi Cherif Hadjira , Badreddine Amina , Sabri Azzeddinne
Published: April 2024

The fight against poverty is considered one of the most critical tasks in achieving sustainable development goals. This study aims to identify the key determinants of household poverty in Algeria. The information base is data from the Sixth Cluster Survey (MICS 6) conducted by the National Statistics Office during 2018-2019 with a sample of 31,325 households in each province, which are divided into three groups (poorest, poor, non-poor) using a well-being index, which is based on the data about household assets and living conditions. Polynomial logistic regression was used to model the correlation between the poverty status of households and various demographic (household size, gender, age and education level of the head of the household), socio-economic (employment of the head of the household) and spatial (place of residence (urban/rural), region) characteristics. The results showed that a higher level of education of the head of the household significantly increased the probability of households moving from the “poorest” to the “poor” or “non-poor”. As the age of the household head increases, the likelihood that the household will be non-poor increases. The gender of the head of the household was not a statistically significant factor. The increase in the number of dependents as a factor of creating additional financial pressure and falling into poverty is essential only in a situation of a very drastic change in status – when moving from the status of “non-poor” to “the poorest”. In contrast, a slight change in well-being (a shift from “poor” to “poorest”) is not associated with an increase in the number of household members. Modeling showed that extreme poverty is more common in rural areas than in cities. Regional differences are also revealed, as the poverty level is higher in the southern regions than in the northern ones. The slight increase in household welfare (transition from the category of “poorest” to “poor”) in Algeria is not due to the economic activity of the head of the household. Still, it may be related to the nature of the analyzed data (only the fact of employment was considered without specifying the nature and type of activity). Instead, a significant change in welfare (moving from the category of “non-poor” to “poorest” households) directly depends on whether the head of the household is employed or unemployed. The results of the study are essential in the context of the development of a targeted policy to reduce the poverty risks of Algerian households: increasing the level of education and skills should be a priority, especially for young people and in disadvantaged regions, targeted programs for the development of rural areas and mechanisms for the fair distribution of public investments between provinces are needed to overcome regional disproportions.
Evaluation of the historical reconstruction seen in the short story “Akhenaten, Aten and Religion”
Authors: Ma Haoxuan
Published: April 2024

The reconstruction of events that happened in the past can be quite a difficult task, especially when there are lots of factors relating to a certain section in history that cannot be controlled at all. For example, archaeological evidence doesn’t have one specific way of interpretation or simply blanks in history. Historical reconstruction can get even more complicated when historical accounts cannot be validated. These can be misleading to those who read history without the evaluation of sources or without researching archaeological evidence that potentially could disprove certain claims. A good example of this is Akhenaten, a unique figure in Egyptian history. Akhenaten, originally called Amenhotep IV, succeeded his father, Amenhotep III, as the tenth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (Dorman, 2018). He is noted for changing the religion, art, and social structure of Egypt dramatically and founding “Atenism,” a completely new kind of religion that focused on the worship of one single god——Aten, characterized as a solar disc, a creator of lives and the chief god of the universe. Due to the peculiarity of the change and the elimination of elements of Egypt’s traditional social and religious order, after his reign, priests and succeeding rulers restored the traditions, destroying his religious architecture and gradually erasing the heretic king from history (Kemp, 2014). Based on how his successors described him, it can be seen that in later times, he was portrayed as a tyrant or a villainous character. However, modern historiography re-evaluates this claim, leading to a debate about the nature of Akhenaten’s new religion and his reign. This essay presents the basic facts of the period and evaluates the reconstruction of Akhenaten’s reign in the form of a short story, “Akhenaten, Aten and Religion,” and uses archaeological evidence.
Application of big data and artificial intelligence inmental health prediction and intervention
Authors: Song Haoze
Published: April 2024

In this article, we delve into applying Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and big data in predicting and intervening in mental health issues, emphasizing the potential for early detection and personalized treatment. By analyzing patterns in social media data, CNNs can identify indicators of mental health conditions, offering insights for tailored interventions. The discussion highlights the importance of addressing privacy, data security, and algorithmic bias to ensure ethical implementation. Future directions include enhancing predictive accuracy, expanding AI applications in therapy, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, developing ethical frameworks, and engaging the public. Embracing these technologies in mental health care promises significant advancements but necessitates careful consideration of ethical imperatives to maximize benefits while safeguarding patient welfare.
Literature Review Regarding Corporate Innovation
Authors: Zhao Yige
Published: April 2024

This paper systematically reviews the determinants and consequences of corporate innovation. The main findings are as follows. From a micro-level perspective, the diversification of the gender structure of the board of directors, the improvement of the welfare of employees, the corporate social responsibility performance, the external competitive environment, and the choice of innovation strategy can positively promote the company’s innovation and ensure the quality, efficiency, and success rate of innovation. From a macro perspective, judicial independence stimulates innovative activities, while the promulgation of the monopoly law and the uncertainty of the economic policy will dampen the incentives to innovate. As for the consequences of innovation, it helps enterprises transform and upgrade, brings efficient management mode more in line with the operation of enterprises, creates differentiated products for enterprises, helps enterprises reduce costs, and improves the efficiency of employees, etc. This literature review focuses on several latitudes and multiple aspects to elaborate their comprehensive impact on innovation so that readers can understand faster and more conveniently. Moreover, it provides direction for innovation for companies and can also make countries more aware of the importance of innovation. Collectively, this survey is a supplement to the existing literature and has practical implications.