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Закономерности пространственно-временного изменения экстремальных температур приземного слоя атмосферы и их воздействие на ландшафтную структуру Араратской котловины
Authors: Маргарян Вардуи Гургеновна , Самвелян Нерсес Ишханович
Published: October 2020

В работе выявлены и проанализированы закономерности пространственно-временного распределения экстремальных показателей (абсолютный минимум и абсолютный максимум) и динамика изменения температуры воздуха в Араратской межгорной котловине. Дана оценка влияния изменений климата на природно-ландшафтную среду региона. Показана степень уязвимости ландшафтных геокомплексов изучаемой территории, разработаны пути смягчения негативных последствий климатических изменений. Крупномасштабные комплексные исследования закономерностей пространственно-временного изменения экстремальных температур приземного слоя атмосферы в условиях глобальных климатических изменений, влияния антропогенных факторов и оценка их воздействия на ландшафтную структуру Араратской котловины представляет важную в научно-практическом отношении физико- географическую проблему. В ландшафтно-структурном отношении Араратская котловина один из уникальных физико-географических районов Армении, который отличается разнообразием климатических условий и сложной структурой высотно-поясной дифференциации природных ландшафтов. На территории Араратской котловины абсолютная минимальная температура воздуха меняется от -21,0 до -33,6 °C, а абсолютная максимальная температура – от 21,0 до 42,6 °C. В течение года наблюдается хорошо выраженный ход значений абсолютной максимальной и абсолютной минимальной температуры воздуха. За год наблюдается по одному значению абсолютно максимальной и абсолютно минимальной температуры воздуха. Получена тесная корреляционная связь между годовыми значениями экстремальных температур воздуха и абсолютной высотой местности. Это дает возможность оценить термический режим не изученных и мало изученных территорий и составить карты их пространственного распределения. На изучаемой территории, согласно данным фактических наблюдений на метеостанциях, абсолютные максимальные и абсолютные минимальные температуры (в абсолютном отношении) преимущественно проявляют тенденцию роста. В результате изменение во времени и в пространстве экстремальных температур приземного слоя атмосферы наблюдаются изменения гипсометрических границ высотно поясного распределения типов ландшафтов, проявляются явления миграции ландшафтных поясов: полупустынные геокомплексы модифицированы в пустынные, а горнолесные – в степные и сухостепные комплексы.
Рекреационное районирование территории Восточно-Казахстанской области
Authors: Намазбаева Зауре Есенкуловна , Актымбаева Алия Сагындыковна
Published: October 2020

В статье рассматривается туристский потенциал Восточно-Казахстанской области (ВКО). На основе комплексного исследования предлагается районирование территории по степени аттрактивности природных ландшафтов и районирование по степени насыщенности социально-экономическими туристско-рекреационными ресурсами. Выявлен совокупный туристско-рекреационный потенциал Восточного Казахстана и предложены концептуальные направления развития перспективных видов туризма.
Использование диких животных в туризме: на примере Кыргызской Республики
Authors: Турдумамбетов Бакыт Усонакунович
Published: October 2020

Кыргызская Республика находится в поиске собственных ниш на мировом рынке. В природном отношении Республика является горной страной в Центральной Азии, не имеющей выхода к морю. Дикие животные являются неотъемлемой частью горной экосистемы Кыргызской Республики. С переходом на рыночную экономику, после распада Советского Союза, на основе использования многих из этих животных в республике начали развиваться такие сегменты въездного туризма как трофейная охота, экотуризм, культурный туризм на базе кочевых традиций с использованием охотничьих хищных птиц. Также дикие животные используются местным населением во внутреннем туризме. В статье рассмотрены правовые аспекты использования диких животных Кыргызстана в туризме и более подробно проанализированы экономические аспекты использования диких животных в охотничьем туризме.
Миграция токсичных элементов в пределах Ермаковского флюорит-бертрандит- фенакитового месторождения
Authors: Плюснин Алексей Максимович , Сандакова Дарима Митыповна
Published: October 2020

В статье рассмотрены условия хранения отходов добычи Ермаковского бериллиевого месторождения. Приводятся данные по содержанию бериллия, фтора, цинка, кадмия, мышьяка и др. токсичных элементов в рудничных и поверхностных водах, почвах и растительности в пределах месторождения и на окружающей территории. Показано, что миграция токсичных элементов, в основном, происходит в твердой фазе в составе продуктов выветривания отходов добычи руд. Поверхностные и подземные воды, формирующие ресурсы и химический состав в пределах рассматриваемой территории имеют слабощелочную реакцию среды, загрязняются сульфат-ионом, железом, марганцем. Растительность загрязнена цинком и кадмием.
Геоэкологическая оценка территории расположения газокомпрессорной станции КС-11 Синдорского линейно-производственного управления магистральных газопроводов
Authors: Мачулина Наталья Юрьевна , Седрисев Кирилл Алексеевич
Published: October 2020

В статье представлены результаты геоэкологической оценки состояния компонентов окружающей среды территории расположения газокомпрессорной станции КС-11 Синдорского линейно-производственного управления магистральных газопроводов (ЛПУМГ). Оценка, выполненная на основе результатов количественного химического анализа проб поверхностных и подземных вод, донных отложений и почв, помогла установить наличие загрязнений в реке около КС-11 (а также то, насколько давно они произошли), в подземных водах рядом с промплощадками и отсутствие загрязнений в почвах. Изучение особенностей функционирования газокомпрессорных станций и геохимических особенностей таежной зоны позволило определить причины загрязнений и отнести часть из них к антропогенным, а другую часть – к вызванным природными особенностями рассматриваемой территории. На основе результатов оценки предложены меры, которые помогут снизить техногенное влияние на воды территории.
Геоэкологическая характеристика и оценка влияния строительства Мурманского транспортного узла на родник «Домашний»
Authors: Глазова Валерия Андреевна , Гапоненков Иван Андреевич , Федорова Ольга Анатольевна
Published: October 2020

На основе данных исследования родников г. Мурманска и его пригорода, проведенного с марта 2014 года по март 2019 года, получена общая характеристика химического состава и качества родниковых вод. Рассматриваемый в статье водный объект располагается на территории Кольского района Мурманской области, в непосредственной близости от которого в настоящее время осуществляется строительство дорожной развязки Мурманского транспортного узла. В статье дана геоэкологическая оценка условий формирования родниковых вод п. Причальное Кольского района Мурманской области (родник «Домашний»). На основании пятилетних наблюдений составлена формула Курлова для данного родника. Оценка эколого-химического состояния родника производилась по следующим показателям: запах, цветность, водородный показатель (pH), хлориды, сульфаты, фосфат-ионы, нитрит-ионы, нитрат-ионы, перманганатная окисляемость (ПОК), общая щелочность, жесткость, общее железо, кальций, алюминий, ртуть, молибден, медь, стронций, никель. В результате исследования установлено, что на ионный состав родниковой воды главным образом влияют природные факторы – породы, слагающие водосборные бассейны, и климатические особенности региона. Повышение концентраций примесей в воде родника наблюдаются в весенние и осенние периоды и обусловлены инфильтрационной природой родниковых вод. Влияния буровзрывных работ на состав родниковой воды выявлено не было.
Изменение климата – важнейшая проблема современности
Authors: Чередниченко Александр Владимирович , Чередниченко Владимир Сергеевич
Published: October 2020

В статье представлен обзор Международной научно-практической конференции «Глобальные климатические изменения: региональные эффекты, модели, прогнозы», которая прошла в октябре 2019 года в Воронежском государственном университете. Освещены разносторонние направления работы конференции и актуальные вопросы, которые обсуждались а процессе работы. Авторы акцентируют внимание на перспективных исследованиях.
Природный туристский потенциал Пермского края
Authors: Расковалов Вячеслав Павлович
Published: October 2020

Обоснование. Природные условия территории определяют возможности и перспективы развития туризма. Пермский край является одним из регионов России, отличающихся многообразием природных ресурсов и условий. Пространственное разнообразие природного туристского потенциала определяет актуальность исследований в разрезе административных образований с определением различий между территориями. Цель – оценка и географический анализ природных возможностей территории Пермского края для развития туризма. Методика основана на применении математико-статистических методов обработки информации. Ее основа – рейтинговая оценка и типология районов Пермского края по ресурсному туристскому потенциалу с использованием факторного и кластерного анализа. Результаты. Рейтинговая оценка районов Пермского края позволила выявить территории с разными ресурсными возможностями для развития туризма. Она определяет местоположение каждого района и долю в общем потенциале края. В основу анализа положена типология районов края, которая позволяет объединить районы в группы (типы) со схожими возможностями для развития туризма. Выводы: В результате исследования были ранжированы все районы Пермского края по величине природного туристского потенциала и выделено 4 типа районов с разным его уровнем. Наибольшие показатели оказались характерны для северных и северо-восточных районов. Также значительным потенциалом обладает ряд центральных, западных и южных территорий региона.
Об особо охраняемых природных территориях Западного Казахстана
Authors: Тургумбаев Ахан Аскарович
Published: October 2020

Цель: концентрировать внимание научной общественности и административных органов Западно-Казахстанской области на необходимость организации ООПТ на месте распространения степных ландшафтов «Рын песков». Методы и материалы. На территории области находятся 10 объектов природно-заповедного фонда. Из них три имеют статус государственных заказников, а семь объектов отнесены к охраняемым территориям с разными природными функциями: гидробиологическими, ботаническими, ландшафтными, ландшафтно-биосферными, зоологическими и комплексными. В Западно-Казахстанской области земли особо охраняемых природных территорий составляют 12,4 тыс. га. При исследовании территории «Рын песков» на площади около 300-350 тыс. га были использованы космические материалы, полевые экспедиционные исследования и литературные данные. Результаты. Степной ландшафт «Рын песков» значительно изменил свой облик за последние 60-70 лет под влиянием пастьбы скота.
Роль туризма в патриотическом воспитании молодежи
Authors: Зарытовская Александра Ивановна , Фролова Людмила Петровна
Published: October 2020

Цель – обратить внимание российского сообщества на воспитание молодежи с помощью всемерного развития туризма. Материалы и методы. Авторы на многолетнем педагогическом опыте работы с молодежью апробировали эффективность туризма на овладение школьниками и студентами сокровищами литературной и духовной культуры, природными особенностями и климатическим разнообразием России. Исходными данными для написания статьи стали туристские экспедиции, литературные материалы и материалы музейных экспозиций. Результаты. Авторы акцентируют внимание на выдающихся культурно-исторических памятниках природы и архитектуры, расположенных в разных уголках нашей Родины. Но их особое внимание привлечено к событиям Великой Отечественной войны, 75-летие Великой Победы которое празднует в 2020 году российский народ и другие народы-победители.
Увековечивание памяти профессора Ф. Н. Милькова
Authors: Федотов Сергей Владимирович
Published: October 2020

Цель – обратить внимание географической общественности на инициативу коллектива факультета географии, геоэкологии и туризма и ректората ВГУ об увековечивании памяти выдающегося ученого географа профессора Ф. Н. Милькова [1]. Материалы. Постановление Ученого совета Воронежского государственного университета. Результаты. Проведено пошаговое выполнение мемориальных мероприятий: организован методический кабинет «Географии и геоэкологии», сформирован библиотечный фонд профессора Ф. Н. Милькова, регулярно проводятся Мильковские научные чтения, установлена информационная доска по месту жительства Ф. Н. Милькова.
Dampak Latihan Single Leg Speed Hop dan Double Leg Speed Hop terhadap Power Tungkai dan Kecepatan Renang Gaya Dada
Authors: Ramdhan Tryan Mochamad , Purnamasari Ira
Published: October 2020

Permasalahan yang penulis ajukan pada penelitian ini mengenai pengaruh latihan single leg speed hop dan double leg speed hop terhadap power tungkai dan kecepatan renang gaya dada. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen. Penelitian ini dilakukan di club renang Tirtamerta Bandung dengan melibatkan 19 orang dengan menggunakan teknik pengambilan sampel purposive sampling. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah Pretest-Posttest Design. Instrument penelitian yang digunakan adalah Sargent Jump Test dan tes renang tungkai gaya dada. Latihan single leg speed hop dan double leg speed hop berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap power tungkai dan kecepatan renang tungkai gaya dada
Korelasi antara Kondisi Fisik, Kesiapan Mental, dan Pemahaman Peraturan dengan Kinerja Wasit
Authors: Indriansah Dian
Published: October 2020

Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kondisi fisik, kesiapan mental dan pemahaman peraturan permainan dengan kinerja wasit futsal. Sampel diambil sebanyak 15 orang wasit putra yang memiliki lisensi level 1 (Nasional), menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan teknik korelasional. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengukur kondisi fisik menggunakan Physical Fitness Test. Kesiapan mental, pemahaman peraturan menggunakan kuesioner/angket, dan kinerja wasit menggunakan form penilaian wasit yang dikeluarkan oleh FIFA. Untuk menguji hubungan antara kondisi fisik, kesiapan mental dan kinerja wasit digunakan koefisien korelasi. Hasil pengolahan dan analisis menunjukkan bahwa  bahwa kondisi fisik, kesiapan mental, dan pemahaman peraturan dengan kinerja wasit futsal memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dan  berkontribusi dengan kinerja wasit futsal.
Penerapan Metode Psikologis Hipnoterapi terhadap Tingkat Kecemasan Atlet Karate
Authors: Merdekawati Tian Agustiana , Sagitarius Sagitarius
Published: October 2020

Permasalahan yang penulis ajukan pada penelitian ini mengenai Tingkat Kecemasan Atlet Karate, yang dimana tingkat kecemasan atlet yang sangat tinggi pada saat akan menghadapi pertandingan. Dengan tingkat kecemasan yang tinggi akan sangat mempengaruhi  konsentrasi pada saat akan bertanding sehingga ini menjadi suatu kelemahan atlet. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan metode psikologis hipnoterapi terhadap penurunan tingkat kecemasan atlet karate PPLP Jawa Barat. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen. Populasi penelitian ini adalah para atlet Karate PPLP Jawa Barat. Teknik sampling yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Purposive Sampling sebagai sampel sehingga sampel dalam penelitian ini seluruh atlet Karate PPLP Jawa Barat. Instrumen penelitian ini adalah angket CSAI-2.zR yaitu The Revised Compeitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (Cox, et al. 2003). Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dan pembahasan yang
La Práctica Artística Contemporánea como Crítica a la Noción de Trabajo en Arte
Authors: Cancio Ferruz Arturo , Elorza Ibáñez de Gauna Concepción
Published: October 2020

Throughout history, a large number of artists have frequently approached the labor environment and work as subjects for art. However, to a lesser extent, the artistic activity itself has been problematized as labor and/or employment. Nevertheless, in recent times we have attended an in-depth debate about the easements and limitations of artistic activity and its dependence on some established power structures. The text that we develop below raises the repercussions and contradictions of some art projects, which take as a starting point or base on the relationship art/work. Through them, it is possible to notice an awareness of the artists concerning their position in the art system, revealing common practices that highlight its precarity and the lack of a regulatory framework to protect their professional activity. Each one of these ways of proceeding projects reflections and questions we think necessary to review critically since they present sharp comments about the problems we raise in our research.
Estudi de l´Obra de Miquel Mont i Xavier Escribà en Relació a la Novel-la de Ficció d´Edwin Abbott, Planilàndia
Authors: Rodríguez Gómez Gonzalo
Published: October 2020

Although some art critics and historians predicted the end of painting during the 20th century, the evidence of the good state in which the medium is found has served to increase the meaning of painting and its expressive possibilities, expanding the limits of this field and combining it with different disciplines without any prejudice. In this article we approach the work of two artists who maintain close ties with the cities of Barcelona and Paris, Xavier Escribà and Miquel Mont. Our spirit is not to reflect the coincidences between the two artists but to claim the innovation of their own professional career.
Art and memory. Artistic contemporaneity at the Exile Memorial Museum (MUME)
Authors: Quera Carré Alfons
Published: October 2020

Since its opening to the public in 2008, the MUME has been giving importance to artistic creation throughout its programmatic proposal. Moreover, in the permanent exhibition which leads the thematic axis of the museum, contemporary creation already has a very significant role. The materials used, the museographic devices distribution, the interchange between visual and artistic resources along with the historical explanation, place the MUME on the same line as other international memorial institutions. Therefore, from the very beginning, the presence of art among historical narrative was considered unavoidable.
De resultes...
Authors: Gili Jaime , Montoya Pep
Published: October 2020

Four works on paper by Pep Montoya in which he works on the corners of the paper, unleashes a text by Jaime Gili on the limits of the painting and the time between works in a series.
Attributes and Characteristics that Stimulate Innovation Leader's Creativity
Authors: Mishra Ganesh Prasad , Mishra Lata Kusum
Published: October 2020

Today organizations face a scarcity of innovation leaders. Innovation leaders are successful because of the attributes and characteristics they possess. Characteristics and attributes of three innovation leaders -Thomas A. Edison, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg has been highlighted in this project. These innovation leaders are termed as highly creative and innovative. The author conducted a review of many international publications related to innovation leader. Some of the attributes of an innovation leader that were found in the research are - possessing strong leadership, must be visionary, must act as change agent so that employees are able to change their process and system for the betterment, must be a good sales person to sell ideas to the people, must be a good listener to understand others requirements, must be a logical thinker to make decisions, must be a good team-builder, must be even-keeled demeanour to act in an unbiased manner, must be passionate about new ideas and concept, and must be optimistic. It has also been found and widely acknowledged that innovation leaders play a critical role in organization's success.
Factors affecting Millennials Employee Engagement in Government Sector
Authors: Raza Shoaib , Ansari Noor ul ain , Humayon Dr. Asad Afzal , Hussain Muhammad Sajjad , Aziz Khurram
Published: October 2020

These day employee engagement plays a fundamental role in government sector. It is significant for the government to realize that it isn't completely depends on the employees to implement the engagement. This study was directed because of the rising issue of employee engagement among Millennials that have different importance and opinion towards their job. A study was done on a sample of 80 government employees. All three hypotheses were accepted in this study. Results showed that there is a significance relationship between independent and dependent variables. The finding suggests the Pakistani government to adopt better engagement system to retain the employees and improve organizational performance.
Application of Saudi’s National qualifying Framework in System Analysis & Design Course
Authors: Abdullah Riyaz Sheikh
Published: October 2020

In higher education, research on quality assurance is one of the prominent fields at present. The National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is an important element in accreditation and quality assurance system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is designed by National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) to ensure that the quality of higher education is equivalent to high international standards. In Saudi Arabia, quality assurance is still a relatively new concept and the Saudi universities seem not to effectively implement it because of certain obstacles. Curriculum development using NQF is one of the core and challenging contexts in quality assurance. This paper presents an application of Qualification Framework in curriculum development for system analysis and design course at Jazan University in Saudi Arabia. The objective of the research shall be to present a model course after applying NQF standards. The research shall begin with identification of the problems, finding out the reasons and to present a model curriculum. The research shall include a literature review. The method of research shall be descriptive, empirical and qualitative approach. Document analysis – mainly NCAAA guides and brainstorming interactions with the educators shall be used as a research instrument. The paper is expected to help educators in better planning of their course learning outcomes and most importantly helps in mapping the assessment methods and questions. This will also help to assess and ensure that the graduates’ knowledge level and skills acquired are as defined in the learning outcomes in the curriculum.  The educators can use this paper as a model to apply NQF for the curriculum development of other courses at higher education level.
Service Delivery and Drivers of Customer Satisfaction as Determinants of Public Relations of Food Establishments in Region XI
Authors: Viray Aniceto Rodriguez , Montaño Vicente Salvador Ebaño
Published: October 2020

This study sought to determine how service delivery and drivers of customer satisfaction influence public relations of food establishments in Region XI. Using the quantitative non-experimental utilizing descriptive-correlational design, study was conducted in the different areas of Region XI. Equal distribution method was utilized in which the researcher selected 50 establishments from the different parts of Region XI that equally represented each area of the region. Quota samples of approximately 10 questionnaires were collected for each dining establishment. This study used SERVQUAL to determine the level of service delivery along with other adopted questionnaires for the other variables. The study found out that the overall level of service delivery, customer satisfaction, and public relations of dining establishments in Region XI are all moderate. Moreover, it revealed that there is a significant relationship between service delivery and customer satisfaction and public relations in dining establishments of Region XI. Finally, the indicators tangibles, empathy and assurance of service delivery and the indicators end result, timeliness, information, staff competence; staff attitude and look and feel of customer satisfaction all predict public relations in the dining establishments in Region XI.
Nudgitize me! A behavioral Finance Approach to minimize losses and maximize profits from Heuristics and Biases
Authors: Puaschunder Julia
Published: October 2020

Behavioral Finance is one of the most novel developments in Behavioral Economics. Since the end of the 1970ies a wide range of psychological, economic and sociological laboratory and field experiments proved human beings deviating from rational choices. Standard neoclassical profit maximization axioms were outlined to fail to explain how human actually behave. Human beings were rather found to use heuristics in the day-to-day decision making. These mental short cuts enable to cope with information overload in a complex world. Behavioral economists proposed to nudge and wink citizens to make better choices for themwith many different applications in very many different domains. This paper reviews and proposes how to use mental heuristics, biases and nudges in the finance domain to profit from markets.
Building a Research Model and Hypotheses Development for Internal Audit Consulting: Insights from Literature and Findings of Exploratory Interviews
Authors: Shahimi Suhaily , Mahzan Nurmazilah
Published: October 2020

This study identifies two main variables and one moderating variable that have an influence on the consulting role of internal auditors and the impact on a firm’s growth opportunities and performance and specifies how each of them can exert its influence. This study is based on a literature review, underlying theory that is stewardship theory and findings of exploratory interviews by the present researcher; and contributes to the literature by developing a specific and structured research model. Firstly, it explains the development of hypotheses based on the literature and findings of exploratory interviews. It presents a detailed review of the variables influencing the internal audit consulting in which it gives an impact on the firm’s growth as well as the performance. Finally, the theoretical linkages between each relationship in the framework of this study are presented in this study.
Personality and work outcomes: A moderated mediation model of self-leadership and gender
Authors: Ho Jessie , Nesbit Paul L
Published: October 2020

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between personality traits (conscientiousness and internal locus of control) and self-leadership. Specifically, we tested a moderated mediation model with self-leadership as the mediator between personality traits and job performance and job satisfaction and with gender as the moderator in influencing the mediations. Data were collected from a variety of organizations from 341 supervisor-subordinate dyads located in China and Hong Kong. Our analyses revealed that: (1) conscientiousness and internal locus of control were positively related to self-leadership in Chinese contexts; (2) self-leadership mediated the relationships of conscientiousness and internal locus of control with both job performance and job satisfaction; and (3) the mediating effects of self-leadership were not moderated by gender.
Managing constraints in teaching and learning in higher education in Oman: understanding market orientation and quality service delivery
Authors: Taderera Faustino
Published: October 2020

The main thrust of this research is to contribute to theory building in the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in logistics management and its applicability in Oman Higher Education Institutions (referred to as HEI right through), with focus on colleges and universities. One of the two major theories of higher education said a blend of theory and practice was the only way to get quality graduates in HEI. The research will explore gaps in knowledge regarding these theories as a contribution to knowledge. Logistics will be looked at in this research as a support function for marketing strategy. Market orientation is a company philosophy focused on discovering and meeting the needs and desires of company or organizational customers through its products mix, and in this instance HEI will be expected to meet foremost the needs of industry and government as employers of graduated students, then the needs of students and society. Axtell quoting Lombardi argued that the quality of university research drove the quality, breadth, and depth of the undergraduate curriculum and that teaching delivered the state of current knowledge while research pursued knowledge at the boundaries of our current understanding, (Axtell, 2016:3510). Field research would shed light on research-teaching nexus in Oman compared to the GCC and the world at large. This will be an intensive in-depth single case study, with Oman being the case. This research paper focused the management of constraints in higher education teaching and learning in Oman and understanding market orientation and quality service delivery.  This paper is constructed from the researcher’s PhD thesis as a way of disseminating critical new knowledge on higher education in Oman and globally, for the betterment and benefit of academia and society.
Power Outages in Ghana: Did They Have an Effect on the Financial Performance of Listed Firms?
Authors: Anaman Dinah Koranteng , Bernard Bawuah
Published: October 2020

The paper seeks to find out whether the recent power outages in Ghana had a negative effect on listed firms.. Out of 35 listed firms in Ghana, 25 were purposively chosen as the sample size for the study. The research design was explanatory and employed quantitative methods that enabled comparison of six years trend analysis of firms’ performance – ‘before’ and ‘during’ power outage periods. Key performance indicators measured were Revenue, Profitability and Growth Rate. Findings were that power outages did not have effect on revenue generation of listed firms and that contrary, they recorded higher maximum revenues for power outage periods. Again, an average growth rate of 122.26% for periods of power outages as against 79.0% mean growth rate for periods of consistent power established that power outages did not have an effect on the growth rate of listed firms. However, power outages had an effect on listed firms’ profitability and more so, accounted for increases in operational expenditure. Our findings on revenue generation and growth rate are unique in literature but that on revenue generation confirms earlier studies. We conclude that the effect of power outages on financial performance of listed firms in Ghana is mixed. To investors, we still recommend Ghana as an investment destination since power outages that beset the country were well managed and did not, to a large extent, have a negative effect on firms’ performances.
Decomposition of Economic Growth in Sri Lanka: Deep Look into the Service Sector
Authors: Kumarasinghe Pivithuru Janak , Sandaruwan M P M D
Published: October 2020

The service sector gives the highest contribution to the economic growth of the country and it is about more than 50. Therefore service sector give the highest contribution for the economic growth in Srilanka. Through this research the service sector is decomposed. This empirical study was to measuring the contribution for the economic growth in Sri Lanka by service sector. Time series data is used to identify the decomposition of economic growth in Sri Lanka by Service. Annually data is collected from 2006 to 2014. This study mainly focused on growth decomposition methodology developed by Ivanov and Webster and this methodology used to decompose economic growth in Sri Lanka by service sector. This model presents an approach that is general and it can be applied to other countries. The methodology identifies the direct impacts of specific service sector components on the per capita growth of real gross domestic product. The study found that each service sector components in this analysis has a very different contribution to the growth rate in the economy. The research findings would provide guidance to the policy makers to develop policies, procedures, programs and standards.
Relationship between Cultural Orientation and Strategy Implementation in Water Service Providers in Western Kenya
Authors: Wambani Murunga Olivia , Clive Mukanzi
Published: October 2020

Strategy implementation is viewed as an integral component of the strategic management process that turns formulated strategies into actionable activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate how cultural orientation, specifically market-oriented culture, related to strategy implementation in water service providers in Western Kenya. The study was guided by the organizational culture theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study population consisted of employees working with Vihiga, Kakamega County and Busia water companies. The study employed a census design and obtained 70 respondents as the unit of analysis. A structured questionnaire was used in data collection. The questionnaire was pilot tested prior to its use in collection of data for the main study. The collected data were analyzed with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences programme. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed. The study results were presented in form of tables. The study concluded that corporate culture is very important in determining the success of water companies. Market-oriented culture (t = 29.592; p< 0.05was found to be of paramount importance in enhancing strategy implementation in water companies. The study recommended that management of water companies should ensure that the culture embraced by the WSPs does not result in resistance from employees and other stakeholders; so as to ensure that the execution of organizational strategies is not curtailed.
Potential Global Competitiveness of Sri Lankan Virgin Coconut Oil Industry
Authors: Kumarasinghe Pivithuru Janak , Perera Savinda
Published: October 2020

The study focuses on Sri Lankan virgin coconut oil industry because of it is one of the upcoming export products and also its position as one of the key player in the global market. Sri Lankan coconut industry is one of the major foreign exchange and employment generation source and element of the Sri Lankan nation. The study attempted to unearth the determinants of export competitiveness of virgin coconut oil industry in Sri Lanka by drawing attention on Porter’s theory of the competitive advantage of nations. The target population of the study consisted with individual firms which are engaging in virgin coconut oil export in Sri Lanka is two hundred and nineteen. The study used a likert scale to measure the chosen variables. Based on the Pearson Correlation analysis researcher can say that there is significance strong positive relationship between Availability of Raw materials, Quality of demand and Market share of export with the Export Competitiveness. According to regression analysis researcher can say that availability of Raw materials, Local market, Quality of demand and Market share of export has significance positive affect on Advantage of Export Competitiveness.
The Mediating Effect of Moral Sensitivity on the Relationship Between Quality Pedagogy and Social Trust of Public Secondary School Teachers
Authors: Pingot Argel Catubigan
Published: October 2020

The study examined the mediating effect of moral sensitivity on the relationship between quality pedagogy and social trust of public secondary school teachers. The mediating variable (MV) was moral sensitivity, the independent variable (IV) was quality pedagogy, and the dependent variable (DV) was social trust. Primary data were collected using an adapted survey questionnaire administered to 400 teachers in Davao Region, Philippines. The data were analyzed using regression and sobel test. The results revealed that quality pedagogy and moral sensitivity have significant and positive relationship with social trust; likewise, quality pedagogy with moral sensitivity. The findings also showed that moral sensitivity partially mediates the effect of quality pedagogy on social trust, indicating that about only one third of the total effect of quality pedagogy (IV) on the social trust (DV) went through the moral sensitivity (MV) mediation, and about two thirds of the total effect was either direct or mediated by other variables not indicated in the model.

Keywords: educational management, moral sensitivity, quality pedagogy, social trust, mediating effect, Philippines.
The Impact of Organic Structure on HR Practices with Mediation Role of Learning Organization
Authors: Hanif Muhammad Imran , Anwar Zara , Abdul Hamid Abu Bakar
Published: October 2020

Today any organizational development is highly depending on the best fit structures and effectiveness of its human resources therefore defining the factors which have effect on organizational structure and HR Practices would be valuable in order to increase the competitive advantage of any organization. Any organizational development is mostly depending on the correct usage of organization’s human resources. The study aimed to investigate the organic, structure towards human resource practices when the learning organization mediates specifically in of fast food industry of Pakistan. Questionnaire tool was used for the sample of 200 staff working in different Fast Food Chains. For data evaluation, SPSS program and Correlation and Regression statistical tests has been used. Results Reveals that organic structure has significant relationship on HR Practices. Secondly the organic structure also having a significant impact on learning organization, thirdly learning organization has a significant impact on HR Practices and fourthly the impact of organic structure on HR Practices when the learning organization mediates in the relationship hospitality Services of Pakistan. It helps the organizations to understand the importance of learning organization, structure and adopt best HR Practices. Organic structure which is autocratic in nature is also effective, because workplace environment is very important for the employees. On other hand if employees get better opportunities to learn and grow within same organization they can be more committed to the organization for longer period and will remain more sincere and loyal with organizations’ objectives. The use of organizational structures is not known as much it should be. This study can be evaluated as useful information and guidance for Hospitality industry professionals regarding learning of organization and HR practices
Impact of Compensation Packages on Turnover Intentions with mediating effect of Organizational Culture
Authors: Rana Rataba , Malik Muhammad Shaukat
Published: October 2020

This study aims to determine and examine impact of Compensation Packages on employee’s turnover intentions with mediating effect of organizational culture. It has utilized a quantitative survey through the use of a questionnaire to empirically test the impact of the Compensation Packages on turnover intentions of employees with mediating effect of organizational culture. A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed and results were evaluated through primary and secondary data.The research finding reflects that the Compensation Packages are vital to reduce the employee turnover intentions at workplace. This research has identified the mechanism through which a favorable Compensation Packages system can be justified for employees so as to avoid high rates of turnover.  The results clearly show that, with reference to Pakistan’s banking sector, organizational culture has a very significant relationship with Compensation Packages, as well as an employees’ intention to quit.
Lean Application and Efficiency of manufacturing firms: An empirical study of manufacturing firms in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Benaiah Karibo Benaiah
Published: October 2020

The increasing demand for speedy delivery of quality products at lower production cost have resulted to new trend in manufacturing to review the gap between input resources inventory and production output inventory. More so, creating competitive niche in the current market environment is now difficult for manufacturers than ever in meeting competitiveness. Consequently, many manufacturing firms are becoming flexible to catch up with the current challenges so as to simultaneously improve quality and productivity. This paper examined the relationship between lean manufacturing and efficiency of 53 manufacturing firms listed with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria in Rivers State, Nigeria. The questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents and analysed using, mean scores, standard deviations and t-statistic in testing stated hypothesis. It was observed that lean manufacturing has a very strong positive and significant influence on efficiency of manufacturing firms. We recommend that: management of manufacturing firms should set up clear policies on lean implementation and communicate same to staff. Also, managers of manufacturing firms are encouraged to increase its resource commitment to staff training and development so as to inculcate in them skills and knowledge necessary to implement lean practices in within their organisations; therefore, professionalism should be encouraged at all levels of the organization. Again, manufacturing firms should pursue quality consciousness through capability surveillance, in having constant monitoring of suppliers/throughput process to ensure production outputs conforms to product specification and quality standards, should be constantly advocated.
The Meaning of Project-Based Learning among B’Laan High School Students: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Malong, Jr Camilo D , Quines Lyndon A , Guhao, Jr. Eugene Soriano
Published: October 2020

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to investigate the realites behind the Project-Based Learning in the perspective of Blaan High School students, their coping mechanisms to address the the challenges in the project-based learning, and their insights that were shared to their peers and to the academe in general. This qualitative phenomenological study was participated by 17 students from Pongoleel Integrated School in the Division of Sarangani for School Year 2015-2016. There were in-depth interview and focused group discussions conducted. The result of the interview generated themes that were transcribed, translated, coded, and described. As regards to the meaning of project-based learning, the themes that were  generated were as follows: offshoot of learning, grade augmentation, added financial burden and time demand. While for the coping mechanism of students, the themes that were generated: prioritization, resourcefulness and creativity, teamwork and collaboration, parental support,  industry and perseverance. As to their insights, the themes included: give it ample time, give it considerate effort, make it affordable, make it relevant and give distinct guidelines.
The Influence of Leverage and Liquidity at Profitability with Investment Opportunity Set (IOS) as Intervening Variable- A Case study at manufacturing companies listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange in period 2013-2016
Authors: Mun'im Abdul , Mauludin Hanif
Published: October 2020

The research aimed at knowing the influence of leverage and liquidity toward profitability with IOS as the intervening variable. The research samples were 71 companies listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange in period 2013-2016. Hypotheses testing by using structural equation model (SEM). Analysis results found that: Liquidity did not influence toward IOS. Leverage did not influence to the profitability. IOS influences positively toward profitability. Leverage influence positively toward IOS.  Liquidity influence positively toward to the profitability.
Antecedents of job satisfaction among academic staff at a Saudi government university: Using partial square
Authors: Alharbi Saleh
Published: October 2020

Abstract

The study at hand explores the antecedents of job satisfaction that affect the degree of job satisfaction experienced by academic staff within a government university in Saudi Arabia. This research centers on the nascent University of Tabuk and endeavors to make a contribution that could provide significance to the body of research, especially in the Middle East. The sample of this study consists of 284 academic contractors at the university under study, namely Tabuk University. Smart-PLS Software analyzed the data, and the study revealed that work environment, administrative process, financial incentive and performance appraisal closely interlink with job satisfaction at Tabuk University, with scientific research and publication having little relation to the predictors of JS.
The Influence of Quality Leadership and Quality Commitment to Performance of Higher Education Institution
Authors: Arif Andi , Komariah Aan , Permana Johar , Sudarsyah Asep
Published: October 2020

The aim of this study is, to reveal the influence of quality leadership and quality commitment on the performance of higher education organizations. The sample in this study consisted of academic community (educators and education staff) from 44 study programs in 5 state higher education institutions in the Province of Bangka Belitung Islands. The results showed that, there was a positive significant influence on quality leadership on organizational performance. In addition, there is a positive significant influence too on staff quality commitment to organizational performance through quality leadership. So as improving organizational performance, the elements of higher education leadership must be more quality oriented and also need to be supported by academics whose are committed to quality
Cost Efficiency of Thrift Banks in the Philippines: A Data Envelopment Approach
Authors: Murcia John Vianne , Yares Joey , Cabilan Rey , Arat Honey Lorie
Published: October 2020

The aim of this study is to determine the cost efficiency of thrift banks in the Philippines. Data were taken from the financial statements of thrift banks in the Central Bank of the Philippines from 2013 to 2016. In deriving cost efficiency, the inputs used were total liability, net of real and other property acquired and net of bank premises, furniture and fixture, and equipment, while outputs were represented in terms of total loan portfolio (TLP) and other financial assets. With the input and output variables employed, evident in the outcomes of data envelopment analysis that variable return-to-scale (VRS) assumption resulted to greater number of cost efficient banks as compared under constant return-to-scale (CRS) assumption. Although findings had revealed that most thrift banks cost efficiency percentages lie below 50 percent, there were still identified thrift banks that has been cost efficient in terms of inputs and outputs used in the study. Hence, majority of the thrift banks in the Philippines were not cost-efficient with respect to the inputs and outputs. Additionally, the number of thrift banks found to be cost-efficient are significantly low in both CRS and VRS assumptions, although VRS reflected greater number than CRS assumption. Implications were discussed in this paper based on the findings gleaned from the econometric analysis.