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Public Perceptions of Flood and Extreme Weather Early Warnings in Greece
Authors: Diakakis Michalis , Skordoulis Michalis , Kyriakopoulos Petros
Published: August 2022

A crucial component for the success of any early warning system for flood and extreme weather phenomena is understanding people’s perceptions and views of the warning processes and approaches. This paper aims to explore public perceptions on flood and extreme weather warnings as well as factors that influence these perceptions in Greece, a characteristic example of a country that has suffered several climate-related disasters in the recent past. To this end, a survey of 427 residents of the country was conducted between April 2021 and June 2021. The collected data were analyzed by using both descriptive and inductive statistics. The results showed that certain factors affect participants’ views on early warnings, including demographics, perceived knowledge on floods, flood risk perception, and perceived self-efficacy. The above factors present statistically significant correlations with the perceived reliability and effectiveness of warnings, as well the degree to which participants perceived the expected phenomena as a threat to their well-being or a signal to take preventive actions. These correlations are described in detail in the present study, together with certain exceptions that exist. The findings are a strong indication that public perception has the potential to impact early warning systems’ actual effectiveness, leading to certain practical implications for their improvement, particularly in multi-hazard, climate change-sensitive areas like the Mediterranean region.
Gender Segregation at Work over Business Cycle—Evidence from Selected EU Countries
Authors: Piłatowska Mariola , Witkowska Dorota
Published: August 2022

In this paper, we investigate whether gender employment rate responses to upward and downward fluctuations in the business cycle are symmetric and whether these responses differ depending on gender employment segregation in sectors and on different type of welfare states using the Esping-Andersen’s classification. We use the VAR model both in linear and non-linear (asymmetric) specification of GDP shocks and impulse response function. We find no convincing evidence of discouraged worker effect as it occurs in neither country fully, which suggests not hidden unemployment but rather the phenomenon of involuntary part-time workers becoming more common with the increase of precarious employment. Furthermore, we find that the pattern of gender employment adjustments to GDP fluctuations indicates that the gender sectoral segregation is a deeply entrenched feature within given economic sectors (construction, education, and accommodation) in all studied countries (Germany, Poland, and Portugal). Hence, this stagnation of gender segregation contributes to the preservation of gender pay differentials in spite of many years of equal pay legislation in the EU members.
Driving with Eyes on the Rear-View Mirror—Why Weak Sustainability Is Not Enough
Authors: Randall Alan
Published: August 2022

Weak sustainability, WS, attempts a comprehensive notion of sustainability, sustaining human welfare directly, or equivalently, sustaining inclusive wealth, IW, sufficient to sustain welfare. Sustainability is, in principle, forever, and accordingly, IW is conceived and assessed in a very long-term context. Given that future outcomes are unobservable, IW assessments are conducted in terms of expectations. However, this introduces pervasive circular reasoning: the calculated value of IW assumes that our expectations will be met, but that is the question. Optimistic expectations (for example) increase calculated IW, which, in turn, increases our confidence that our society is on a sustainable path. Given the logical difficulties of projecting IW into the future, analysts resort to tracking IW at regular intervals through the recent past. This reduces, but does not eliminate, the circularity problem. The signals from tracking IW are less than perfect from a policy perspective: they are too aggregate, perhaps masking impending crises regarding particular resources until it is too late; and too dependent on imperfect markets; and they document the recent past, so policy managers are always playing catch-up. WS-based sustainability policy frameworks include WS-plus, which invokes ad hoc strong sustainability, SS, patches to address threatened resource crises. It may also be possible to allow a degree of WS flexibility for individual jurisdictions within the constraints of a global safe operating space, SOS.
Digital Transformation and Manufacturing Firm Performance: Evidence from China
Authors: Wang Hongtao , Cao Wencheng , Wang Fei
Published: August 2022

Based on the digital transformation practice of Chinese manufacturing enterprises, this paper sorts out the intrinsic mechanism of digital transformation affecting the performance of manufacturing enterprises systematically, based on the perspective of digital investment, and empirically tests the theoretical hypothesis using an unbalanced panel of China’s A-share listed manufacturing companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen from 2007 to 2020. The findings show that digital transformation enhances manufacturing firm performance significantly, and the conclusions still hold after using dynamic panel models, the instrumental variables approach, and a series of robustness tests; further analysis reveals that this effect is more significant in state-owned enterprises and manufacturing enterprises in regions with a higher degree of marketization. The results of the mediating effect model show that low-cost empowerment and innovation empowerment are important channels to improve the performance of manufacturing enterprises. Accordingly, this paper argues that accelerating the deep integration of digital technology and enterprise development is the key to achieving high-quality development and improving enterprise performance in the context of an uncertain business environment.
Social Commerce Acceptance after Post COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Women Customers: A Multi-Group Analysis of Customer Age
Authors: Andijani Abdulrahman , Kang Kyeong
Published: August 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has formed a new reality for customers around the world. In response to this situation, users of digital technologies are facing the necessity to adopt and use specific technologies almost overnight. This research aims to examine the determinants of social (s)-commerce acceptance in Saudi female customers in a post-pandemic era. Utilizing the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTUAT2) and social commerce constructs as a theoretical framework under the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, we examine the antecedents of purchase intention and s-commerce use behavior of Saudi female customers. Moreover, using individual differences in the literature, we test the moderating role of customer age on their purchase intention and use behavior. Data were obtained from 475 Saudi women customers. Our results indicate that performance expectancy, facilitating conditions, price value, and habit are significantly predicting customer purchase intention. Furthermore, social commerce constructs are important to improve customer trust, which in turn influences purchase intention. The results also show that the effects of facilitating conditions, price value, and habit vary on purchase intention and use behavior because of the customer age profiles. Finally, this paper represents important insights for researchers, service providers, marketers, and policymakers.
Analysis of the Impact of Carbon Trading Policies on Carbon Emission and Carbon Emission Efficiency
Authors: He Yizhang , Song Wei
Published: August 2022

As the carbon trading scheme has a significant impact on China’s sustainable economy and environmental protection, the policy influence of carbon emissions and carbon emission efficiency in pilot provinces has become a key research topic. Based on the data of 30 provinces and cities in China from 2007 to 2018, this paper estimates carbon emission efficiency by using a super-efficiency SBM model, and the difference-in-difference method is adopted to investigate the policy’s influence. The results show that: (1) carbon trading policies have a significant carbon emission reduction effect and a positive effect on carbon emission efficiency in pilot areas. (2) There is a dynamic effect that increases year by year, and the policies have a synergistic emission reduction effect on CO2 and SO2. (3) The carbon trading policy has different effects on carbon emission efficiency depending on pilot areas. Before and after the implementation of the policy, carbon emission efficiency in Tianjin remained almost unchanged, while the carbon emission efficiency in Hubei and Chongqing increased significantly. Although the efficiency of Shanghai and Guangdong remains at the forefront, they fluctuate greatly. Beijing is the only city to remain a frontier every year, showing significant policy impact.
Dynamic Interdependence between Anglers and Fishes in Spatially Coupled Inland Fisheries
Authors: Collins Scott , Diana Matthew , Wahl David
Published: August 2022

The cumulative harvest pressure exerted by recreational anglers can be intense in some locations. Sustainable management and conservation of inland fisheries requires an understanding of the spatial ecology of fish-angler interactions (e.g., direct, indirect, and feedback). Advancement towards this goal requires study of the complex interdependencies of human and natural systems, which can be achieved, in part, by looking beyond the wetted confines of individual waterbodies towards the broader angling landscape. It has been hypothesized that fish stocks should experience strong reductions in areas near large aggregations of recreational anglers where fishing effort is presumed to be greatest. To test this hypothesis, we examined a complex of direct, indirect, and feedback effects among recreational anglers, bluegill sunfish Lepomis macrochirus, and largemouth bass Micropterous salmoides across inland recreational fisheries (n = 29 reservoirs) using path analysis and structural equation modeling. We found that recreational anglers imparted detectable effects on recreational bluegill (direct) and bass (indirect) fisheries across the landscape, which we attributed to (1) short travel distances of individuals at local scales (<40 km), and (2) a spatially and numerically heterogeneous distribution of anglers (i.e., anglers within counties) at the regional scale. Our study identified the presence of an emergent landscape-scale feedback, driven by angler numbers, mediated via angling effects on bluegill and bass populations, and which manifested as spatially variable movements of anglers. These dynamics collectively shaped inland fisheries across the landscape via a suite of direct, indirect, and feedback effects and highlight the complex relationships between fishes and anglers. Consideration of direct and indirect effects of angling pressure from the landscape should aid in prioritizing or identifying areas in need of management, conservation, public outreach, and education, and improve understanding of how changes to one or many species may feedback to other social, ecological, and economic systems.
Pollution, Risk and Transfer of Heavy Metals in Soil and Rice: A Case Study in a Typical Industrialized Region in South China
Authors: Liu Yaping , Cao Xudong , Hu Yuanan , Cheng Hefa
Published: August 2022

Rice paddies in industrialized areas are particularly impacted by heavy metal contaminations. Based on 205 pairs of soil and rice samples collected from Yingtan, a typical industrialized region in southern China, the work was carried out to investigate the characteristics of heavy metals in soils and rice, evaluate their corresponding health risks to local residents and elucidate the migration and enrichment patterns of the trace elements from soil to rice. Approximately 98.5%, 77.6% and 70.2% of the soil samples were polluted by Cd, Pb and Cu, while 34.6%, 23.4% and 15.6% of the rice grain samples had contents of Cd, As and Pb exceeding the standard limitations, respectively. Consuming locally produced rice posed serious risks to local residents. The non-carcinogenic risks were primarily due to dietary intake of i-As and Cd, and carcinogenic risks were mainly caused by i-As in rice grains. Cd is most likely to be migrated and enriched. The bioaccumulation process is influenced by a combination of environmental factors, such as soil pH, TOC, heavy metal contents in bioavailable fractions and mineral elements, such as Al, Mn and Fe. The findings help in making effective pollution prevention and control regulations for guaranteeing the health of local residents.
Evaluating the Influence of Different Layouts of Residential Buildings on the Urban Thermal Environment
Authors: Li Yuanyuan , Chen Qiang , Cheng Qianhao , Li Kangning , Cao Beilei , Huang Yixiao
Published: August 2022

Urban residential building layouts have an impact on air temperature and thermal comfort. Research has shown that poorly designed building layouts can lead to thermal discomfort. Thus, it is crucial to analyze the relationship between residential building layouts and air temperature. We used the ENVI-met 3D microclimate model to simulate six typical residential building layouts and explore the diurnal and seasonal variations in air temperature. In addition, we used the physiological equivalent temperature (PET) as the evaluation index for the thermal comfort of different building layouts. The diurnal results showed that the air temperature of the parallel layout rose faster and fell faster, and these changes were more significant in summer. The results of the air temperature classifications indicated that the frequency of low-air-temperature areas in the parallel layout is approximately 12% smaller than that of the enclosed and semi-enclosed layouts, and the high-air-temperature area frequency is 11% higher than that of the enclosed and semi-enclosed layouts in summer. In winter, the frequency of low-air-temperature areas in the parallel layout is approximately 7% smaller than that of the enclosed and semi-enclosed layouts, and the high-air-temperature area frequency is 5% higher than that of the enclosed and semi-enclosed layouts. In combination with the PET results, we found that the enclosed layout is the optimal configuration. Moreover, in some cases, increased building height and vegetation lead to a reduction in air temperature.
An Autonomous Framework for Real-Time Wrong-Way Driving Vehicle Detection from Closed-Circuit Televisions
Authors: Suttiponpisarn Pintusorn , Charnsripinyo Chalermpol , Usanavasin Sasiporn , Nakahara Hiro
Published: August 2022

Around 1.3 million people worldwide die each year because of road traffic crashes. There are many reasons which cause accidents, and driving in the wrong direction is one of them. In our research, we developed an autonomous framework called WrongWay-LVDC that detects wrong-way driving vehicles from closed-circuit television (CCTV) videos. The proposed WrongWay-LVDC provides several helpful features such as lane detection, correct direction validation, detecting wrong-way driving vehicles, and image capturing features. In this work, we proposed three main contributions: first, the improved algorithm for road lane boundary detection on CCTV (called improved RLB-CCTV) using the image processing technique. Second is the Distance-Based Direction Detection (DBDD) algorithm that uses the deep learning method, where the system validates and detects wrong-driving vehicles. Lastly, the Inside Boundary Image (IBI) capturing feature algorithm captures the most precise shot of the wrong-way-of-driving vehicles. As a result, the framework can run continuously and output the reports for vehicles’ driving behaviors in each area. The accuracy of our framework is 95.23%, as we tested with several CCTV videos. Moreover, the framework can be implemented on edge devices with real-time speed for functional implementation and detection in various areas.
Developing Transdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability Challenges: The Need to Model Socio-Environmental Systems in the Longue Durée
Authors: Silva Fabio , Coward Fiona , Davies Kimberley , Elliott Sarah , Jenkins Emma , Newton Adrian C. , Riris Philip , Vander Linden Marc , Bates Jennifer , Cantarello Elena , Contreras Daniel A. , Crabtree Stefani A. , Crema Enrico R. , Edwards Mary , Filatova Tatiana , Fitzhugh Ben , Fluck Hannah , Freeman Jacob , Klein Goldewijk Kees , Krzyzanska Marta , Lawrence Daniel , Mackay Helen , Madella Marco , Maezumi Shira Yoshi , Marchant Rob , Monsarrat Sophie , Morrison Kathleen D. , Rabett Ryan , Roberts Patrick , Saqalli Mehdi , Stafford Rick , Svenning Jens-Christian , Whithouse Nicki J. , Williams Alice
Published: August 2022

Human beings are an active component of every terrestrial ecosystem on Earth. Although our local impact on the evolution of these ecosystems has been undeniable and extensively documented, it remains unclear precisely how our activities are altering them, in part because ecosystems are dynamic systems structured by complex, non-linear feedback processes and cascading effects. We argue that it is only by studying human–environment interactions over timescales that greatly exceed the lifespan of any individual human (i.e., the deep past or longue durée), we can hope to fully understand such processes and their implications. In this article, we identify some of the key challenges faced in integrating long-term datasets with those of other areas of sustainability science, and suggest some useful ways forward. Specifically, we (a) highlight the potential of the historical sciences for sustainability science, (b) stress the need to integrate theoretical frameworks wherein humans are seen as inherently entangled with the environment, and (c) propose formal computational modelling as the ideal platform to overcome the challenges of transdisciplinary work across large, and multiple, geographical and temporal scales. Our goal is to provide a manifesto for an integrated scientific approach to the study of socio-ecological systems over the long term.
A Loading-Aware TDMA Sleep Scheme to Improve Power Consumption Performance on Medium to High Traffic for NG-EPON Networks
Authors: Liu Chien-Ping , Wu Ho-Ting
Published: August 2022

The inter-cycle sleep design previously proposed as a power-saving scheme for next-generation Ethernet passive optical networks (NG-EPONs) is able to effectively decrease the power consumption of heavy-load traffic. However, with a medium to high traffic load, these networks may still suffer from a high level of power consumption if no enhanced mechanisms are used. It was noted that the optical line terminal (OLT) often fully opens all communication channels at a medium to heavy load. Moreover, the number of opened channels was changed cyclically according to the traffic loading status. Accordingly, optical network units (ONUs) may be frequently allocated to different channels with changing loads. This may lead to inefficient operation and result in significant channel tuning delays. We thus propose a loading-aware time-division multiple access (TDMA) mechanism that allows the OLT to reserve a maximum bandwidth for each ONU when the network experiences heavy-load traffic. The performance results of our simulations reveal that the proposed scheme is able to reduce power consumption for targeted medium to high loads since ONUs under such loads can extend their sleep time because the cycle length is maximized. Moreover, the total delay is maintained at a relatively low level after applying the proposed scheme since the tuning delay is reduced significantly; however, the transmission delay is slightly increased due to the increased cycle length.
(γ,a)-Nabla Reverse Hardy–Hilbert-Type Inequalities on Time Scales
Authors: El-Deeb Ahmed A. , Baleanu Dumitru , Awrejcewicz Jan
Published: August 2022

In this article, using a (γ,a)-nabla conformable integral on time scales, we study several novel Hilbert-type dynamic inequalities via nabla time scales calculus. Our results generalize various inequalities on time scales, unifying and extending several discrete inequalities and their corresponding continuous analogues. We say that symmetry plays an essential role in determining the correct methods with which to solve dynamic inequalities.
Synthetic Micro/Nanomotors for Drug Delivery
Authors: Guzmán Eduardo , Maestro Armando
Published: August 2022

Synthetic micro/nanomotors (MNMs) are human-made machines characterized by their capacity for undergoing self-propelled motion as a result of the consumption of chemical energy obtained from specific chemical or biochemical reactions, or as a response to an external actuation driven by a physical stimulus. This has fostered the exploitation of MNMs for facing different biomedical challenges, including drug delivery. In fact, MNMs are superior systems for an efficient delivery of drugs, offering several advantages in relation to conventional carriers. For instance, the self-propulsion ability of micro/nanomotors makes possible an easier transport of drugs to specific targets in comparison to the conventional distribution by passive carriers circulating within the blood, which enhances the drug bioavailability in tissues. Despite the promising avenues opened by the use of synthetic micro/nanomotors in drug delivery applications, the development of systems for in vivo uses requires further studies to ensure a suitable biocompatibility and biodegradability of the fabricated engines. This is essential for guaranteeing the safety of synthetic MNMs and patient convenience. This review provides an updated perspective to the potential applications of synthetic micro/nanomotors in drug delivery. Moreover, the most fundamental aspects related to the performance of synthetic MNMs and their biosafety are also discussed.
Hydrochemical Characteristics of Hot Springs in the Intersection of the Red River Fault Zone and the Xiaojiang Fault Zone, Southwest Tibet Plateau
Authors: Li Zirui , Zhou Xiaocheng , Xu Qiulong , Yan Yucong , He Miao , Li Jingchao , Dong Jinyuan , Tian Jiao , Ding Fenghe , Li Ying , Ma Chongzhi , Wang Xiaotao , Luo Zhixin
Published: August 2022

The coupling relationship between regional seismic activity and the hydrogeochemical field provides an important theoretical basis for regional earthquake precursor exploration. The intersection area of the Red River fault zone (RRF) and the Xiaojiang fault zone (XJF) in southeast Yunnan province has become the focus area of earthquake monitoring and prediction because of its special tectonic position in China. There were 20 hot springs that were sampled and analyzed in the laboratory for major elements, including trace elements, silica, stable isotopes (δ18O and δD), and strontium isotopes, from the years 2015 to 2019. (1) The meteoric water is the main source of recharge for thermal springs in the study area, and recharged elevations ranged from 1.1 to 2 km; (2) the geothermometer method was used to estimate the region of thermal storage temperature, and its temperature ranged between 64.3 to 162.7 °C, whereas the circulation depth ranged from 1.1 to 7.2 km. Hydrochemical types were mainly controlled by aquifer lithology, in which sodium bicarbonate and sulphuric acid water gathered mainly in the RRF, while calcium bicarbonate water gathered mainly in the XJF. According to the silicon–enthalpy equation method, the temperature range and cold water mixing ratio were 97–268 °C and 61–97%, respectively; (3) the circulation depth of the RRF was deeper than that of the XJF, and it was mainly concentrated in the second segment and the fourth segment on the RRF. Most of the hot spring water was immature with a weak water–rock reaction; (4) the hot water intersections of RRF and XJF were obviously controlled by the fault and the cutting depth of granite; (5) the relationship discussed between geothermal anomaly and earthquake activity had a good correspondence with regional seismicity. The intensity of the reaction between underground hot water and the surrounding rock may lead to the change of pore pressure, and the weakening effect of groundwater on fracture may change accordingly, followed by the change in the adjustment of tectonic stress. Eventually, the difference in seismic activity was shown, implying that deep fluid has an important control action on the regional seismicity.
Coupling of Advanced Oxidation Technologies and Biochar for the Removal of Dyes in Water
Authors: Gallego-Ramírez Carolina , Chica Edwin , Rubio-Clemente Ainhoa
Published: August 2022

When dyes are discharged in water bodies, mutagenic, carcinogenic and teratogenic effects may be caused in both aquatic organisms and human beings. The use of biochar and the implementation of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are alternative treatments that have been used individually in the removal of dyes in wastewater. Besides being effective processes acting separately, biochar and AOPs can be coupled, exhibiting synergetic effects in the treatment of dyes contained in water. This work deals with the methods implemented to produce biochar from biomass, its mechanism in the removal of dyes and associated sustainability issues. Additionally, the main AOPs that have been utilized for the removal of dyes from water are covered, as well as the biochar-AOP combined processes. The future prospects for the removal of dyes from water have been also addressed. The coupling of biochar to AOPs has been proven to be more effective in the removal and mineralization of dyes than the individual treatments. In this regard and considering the scarce studies in the field, new horizons are opened on the treatment of water polluted with dyes.
Features of teaching digital competencies to students of economic education
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy», Izhevsk, Russia, Knyazev O. P. , Akmarov P. B. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy», Izhevsk, Russia, Alborov G. R. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy», Izhevsk, Russia, Khoruzhy V. I. ,   Federal State Budgetary Institution of Higher Education «Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation», Moscow, Russia
Published: August 2022

The issues of improving the structure and content of vocational education in the context of the development of digital competencies of graduates are considered. The level of knowledge of the Russian population of modern information technologies is shown and the areas of study that require increased attention in the training of modern economists are highlighted. The results of a selective sociological study on the readiness of teachers for the digital transformation of educational programs are presented. The importance of digital competencies in the system of vocational education as an integral part of training is highlighted and their role in the successful activity of a modern specialist is shown.
The impact of the special military operation conducted in Ukraine on Russia's relations with East Asian countries
Authors:   FGBOU “Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Aff airs of Russia”, Moscow., Gunchinsharav B. , Velichkin S. ,   FGBOU “Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Aff airs of Russia”, Moscow
Published: August 2022

The article considers the infl uence of the Special Military Operation in Ukrain on the relations of Russia with the countries of East Asia (China, Mongolia, Japan, Korean Republic and the DPRK). The uthors investigated the actions of these states in relation to Russia and their motives. It is stated that, having expressed concern and having called for the cessation of hostilities, the East Asian countries set emphasis in their assessments and calls diff erently from each other and took essentially opposite positions on the issue of joining the sanctions of the West against Russia. While Japan and the Korean Republic condemned Russia and became participants in these sanctions, China and Mongolia, taking carefully “neutral” position, found the opportunity to indicate that they take into account sanctions as part of the new realities of international life with the PRC unequivocally putting the blame for the complication of the international situation on the United States and the NATO acting as directed by it on, and the DPRK supported Russia’s actions and condemned the introduction of sanctions. It is concluded that China considers relations with Russia extremely important for achieving the national goals it set to be implemented in multipolar world order. In Japan, the ruling elite decided that supporting the US in preserving the unipolar world would enable it to drastically strengthen the country's position by weakening neighboring Russia and then China and to realize its ambitions. South Korea and North Korea are driven mainly by their interests of using the US confrontation with Russia and China in promoting their solutions to the problem of the split of the country. Mongolia proceeds from the advantages of maximum non-involvement in confl icts. At the same time, most East Asian countries showed pragmatism from the standpoint of national interests in applying selective approach to joining the economic sanctions introduced by the West against Russia. The authors believe that this not only adds to the picture of the overall failure of the attempt to crush Russia through sanctions, but also confi rms the gradual emergence of the prerequisites for the formation of a multipolar world order based on the growing aspiration of states, primarily “non-west” ones, to defend their sovereign rights, while finding mutually acceptable balance of their national interests.
Expansion of the west in the Caspian region
Authors:   Institute of Сontemporary International Studies of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Aff airs of Russia, Moscow, Mustafabeyli А. M.
Published: August 2022

The expansionism of the West, led by the United States in the CIS space, particularly in countries with signifi cant natural resources, is always aimed not only at maximization the use of their wealth but also at neutralization the infl uence of Russia. The energy reserves of the Caspian territories and their geography since olden times attracted Westerners, primarily Americans and British. The oil boom in the second half of the 19th century led to the introduction of the largest Western companies such as the American giant «Standard Oil», «French House of Rothschild», and the Anglo-Dutch «Royal Dutch Shell» equipped with advanced technologies into the country's hydrocarbon industry. Extraordinary for that time fi nancial resources were invested in the Russian oil industry. The Soviet government nationalized the oil and gas industry, blocking foreigners' access to it. After the collapse of the USSR, new sovereign states, including the Caspian ones, in an eff ort to overcome socioeconomic and foreign policy problems, focused on the accelerated exploitation of natural resources by the foreign partners. American, British, Norwegian, Japanese, Saudi, Turkish companies have started operating in Azerbaijan. Royal Dutch-Shell, Chevron, Eni, Total feel comfortable in Kazakhstan. Along with hydrocarbons, Kazakhstan has signifi cant reserves of uranium, which is mined by foreign businesses, including Western ones. From 1992 (date of establishment of Turkmen-American diplomatic relations) up to 2021 Turkmenistan and the United States signed 167 documents on cooperation in the energy sector, including the gas sector, engineering, agriculture and other areas. Against this background, Russia needs to intensify its participation and cooperation in energy projects, scientific, educational, agro-industrial areas of the Caspian states. Activities in the CIS space is important especially in the context of the total, political, economic, information war of the collective West against Russia.
Pengaruh Motivasi dan Kepuasan Kerja terhadap Stres Kerja Karyawan PT. PLN (Persero) Pembangkitan Selama Masa Pademi Covid – 19
Authors: Novia Sella , Haris Abdul , Darmayanti Nefi
Published: August 2022

This study aims to see the effect of work motivation and job satisfaction on job stress of employees of PT. PLN (Persero) generation during the covid-19 pandemic. The research subjects were 111 people with the sampling technique using total sampling. Data were collected using a Likert scale consisting of three scales, namely the work motivation scale, job satisfaction scale, and work stress scale. Data analysis technique using multiple regression analysis. The results obtained that there is a significant influence between work motivation and job satisfaction on work stress of employees of PT. PLN (Persero) generation during the covid-19 pandemic. The magnitude of the influence of motivation and job satisfaction on the work stress of employees of PT. PLN (Persero) generation during the covid-19 pandemic was 41.9% while the remaining 58.1% was influenced by other factors outside the study. From the results of the study, it was concluded that there was an effect of motivation and job satisfaction on employee job stress.
Analisis Kualitas Pelayanan Administrasi Kependudukan pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Tapanuli Selatan
Authors: Komarudi Dudi , Isnaini Isnaini , Hartono Budi
Published: August 2022

This study aims to describe the quality of population administration services at the Department of Population and Civil Registration of South Tapanuli Regency. This research is a descriptive study using a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The theory used in this study uses the Five Dimension of SERVQUAL theory according to Zeithaml, Parasuraman, and Berry. Population Administration Services At the Department of Population and Civil Registration there are constraints on Human Resources that are needed to be placed in indispensable parts, including the Population Database Admin still not meeting the educational criteria and training and education training is needed, the number of population administration service operators is still lacking in serving the community where one service operator officer processes document data from more than one sub-district. Geographical and demographic location of the South Tapanuli Regency Population and Civil Registration Office which is relatively far from the sub-district village whose residents live in the area. The innovation of ball pick-up administration services through the population service car that has been running still needs to be improved. Support for the Population Service's budgetary resources is still not optimal in order to meet the Excellent Service criteria. Improving the availability and quality of Population Data and Information Improving public services in the field of population and civil registration. encourage people's awareness of the importance and ownership of population documents.
Implementasi Peraturan Menteri Pendidikan Nasional Nomor 24 Tahun 2007 Tentang Standar Sarana Dan Prasarana di SD Negeri 1 Tripe Jaya Kabupaten Gayo Lues
Authors: Sala Said , Isnaini Isnaini , Adam Adam
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe and analyze the implementation of the Regulation of the Minister of National Education Number 24 of 2007 concerning Standards for Facilities and Infrastructure at SD Negeri 1 Tripe Jaya, Gayo Lues Regency and to identify and analyze the inhibiting factors for the implementation of the regulation. The research method used in this research is descriptive with qualitative analysis. Data collection was obtained from interviews, observations, documentation and literature studies. The results of the research that were tested using the theory of Policy Implementation of Donald Van Metter and Carl Van Horn showed that the implementation of the Regulation of the Minister of National Education Number 24 of 2007 concerning Standards for Facilities and Infrastructure at SD Negeri 1 Tripe Jaya had been implemented but not yet optimal: (1) Standards, targets and policy objectives, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding. (2) Resources, lack of availability of human and financial resources. (3) Characteristics of the Implementing Organization, the workflow guideline for the fulfillment of school facilities and infrastructure has not been established. (4) The attitude of the implementers, there is still a lack of understanding for each implementer, especially in schools. (5) Communication between Related Organizations and Implementation Activities, the need for continuous coordination and socialization between schools and the Education Office. (6) The social, economic and political environment, the need for more concern from the community around the school as well as financial assistance and priority attention from the local government.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan dan Kualitas Produk terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen Pada Waroeng Spesial Sambal Lippo Karawaci
Authors: Ariyanto Aris , Anisah Anisah , Narimawati Umi
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of service quality and product quality on consumer satisfaction at Waroeng Special Sambal in Lippo Karawaci Tangerang, either partially or simultaneously. The method used is quantitative. The sampling technique used the Slovin formula and the sample in this study was 100 respondents. Data analysis used validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, regression analysis, correlation coefficient analysis, coefficient of determination analysis and hypothesis testing. The results of this study are the quality of service has a significant effect on customer satisfaction with a coefficient of determination of 45.5%. Hypothesis test obtained t arithmetic > t table or (9.051 > 1.984). Product quality has a significant effect on consumer satisfaction with a coefficient of determination of 44.7%. Hypothesis test obtained t count > t table or (8,902 > 1,984). Service quality and product quality simultaneously have a significant effect on customer satisfaction with the regression equation Y = 10,473 + 0.363X1 + 0.382X2. The value of the coefficient of determination is 54.5% and the hypothesis test is obtained by the calculated F value > F table or (58,155 > 2,700).
Peran Bhabinkamtibmas dalam Melakukan Penanggulangan Kejahatan di Wilayah Hukum Polrestabes Medan
Authors: Rizqullah Muhammad Raihan , Zulyadi Rizkan , Isnaini Isnaini
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the legal setting, inhibiting factors and the role of Bhabinkamtibmas in Combating Crime in the jurisdiction of the Medan Polrestabes. The research method used in this study is normative juridical research with a statutory and conceptual approach, while the data collection instruments use observation, documentation studies and interviews. While the data analysis is descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that: The legal arrangements that regulate Bhabinkantibmas include Law No. 2 of 2002 concerning the Indonesian National Police, Regulation of the National Police Chief No. 3 of 2015 concerning Community Policing, and the Decree of the Chief of Police No. Pol : SKEP/737/X/2005 October 15, 2005 Regarding Policies and Strategies for Implementing Community Policing Models. Factors that can hinder crime prevention are influenced by several things, including the organizational structure of Bhabinkamtibmas Polrestabes Medan, human resource factors, budget factors, facilities and infrastructure factors, and community attention and support factors. Its role is to carry out preventive crime prevention actions through the implementation of the Community Police (Polmas) program, the Door to Door System Program and carry out Repressive Crime Prevention Actions through the Problem Solving Program.
Hubungan Dukungan Orang Tua dan Regulasi Diri dengan Tanggung Jawab Belajar pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri 1 Lhokseumawe
Authors: Surdi T. Isman , Milfayetty Sri , Masganti Masganti
Published: August 2022

This study aims to determine the relationship between parental support and self regulation with learning responsbilitiies in SMA Negeri 1 Lhokseumawe students. The research approach is quantitative with the type of correlational research. The population of this research is the student of class XI SMA Negeri 1 Lhokseumawe, totaling 330 student. The research sample used the Slovin formula with a sample size of 181 people. The independent variables in this study were parental support and self regulation, while the dependent variable was learning responsibility. The research was carried out at SMA Negeri 1 Lhokseumawe in november 2021. The research data collection technique used a scale. The data analysis technique used the statistical test of the SPSS 26 program. Based of the results of the Pearson correlation calculation, the results of the relationship between parental support and learning responsibility rx1y were 0.379 and the relationship between self regulation and learning responsibility rx2y was 0.387. The results of multiple regression analysis show that the F test count 18.985 > F table 3.046, accept Ha reject H0 that is, there is a simultaneous relationship between parental support, self regulation and learning responsibilies in SMA Negeri 1 Lhokseumawe student rx1,2y of 0.419. it can be concluded that there is a relationship between parental support and self regulation of 41.9% on student learning responsibilities. It is recomended for parents to pay attention and support their children. Furthermore, students of SMA Negeri 1 Lhokseumawe can organize themselves and be responsible for laerning.
Tinjauan Aspek Kepemimpinan dan Manfaat Pertempuran Laut Karang Tahun 1942 Bagi TNI Angkatan Laut
Authors: Wibowo Haryanto
Published: August 2022

This article aims to analyze the leadership aspect in a case study of the 1942 Battle of the Coral Sea between the Allied Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy. The focus of this article is on the leaders of the two sides in leading the Coral Sea battle. To approach this problem, the theoretical reference of situational, transformational, and military leadership styles is used which is the basis for analyzing aspects of leadership. The data were collected based on literature studies of books, and journals related to the Coral Sea battle in terms of leadership and analyzed qualitatively. This study concludes that the Japanese side has a leader who has experience and leadership who has a transformational concept, namely Admiral Yamamoto. In addition, Rear Admiral Fletcher's breakthrough concept of the Allied fighting strategy was part of a transformational leadership style, one aspect of which was to go beyond self-interest by prioritizing organization. The leadership style, whether situational, transformational, or military, can be applied to all ranks of Indonesian Navy soldiers in carrying out daily tasks and carrying out operational tasks in the area of operation.
Analisis Kinerja Pegawai di Biro Humas dan Keprotokolan Sekretariat Daerah Provinsi Sumatera Utara
Authors: Rizkasari Susanti , Kardhinata Harso , Isnaini Isnaini
Published: August 2022

The research objectives are: To analyze the performance of employees  and the barriers in the Public Relations and Protocol Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of North Sumatra Province. This type of research is qualitative in accordance with the formulation and research objectives. The results of research on employee performance in the Public Relations and Protocol Bureau of the Regional Secretariat of North Sumatra Province. Showing that the performance in terms of quantity and quality has been going well, this shows that employees are capable of achieving performance. Performance in terms of discipline that the implementation of work discipline starting from the presence of electronic attendance, morning apples and the use of official uniforms, there are still employees who commit violations of work discipline, especially during working hours where it is not optimal to carry out obligations with indicators complying with the provisions of working hours. This can be seen from the presence of employees who do not comply with the provisions of working hours, such as employees who often do not come to work, enter and leave the agency not according to regulations and are often late for office. Performance in terms of initiative that in carrying out their duties, employees always help each other with co-workers in completing tasks without any orders from superiors. Performance in terms of responsibility that employees are able to complete tasks properly in accordance with the specified time but on the one hand the discipline of employee performance is still not optimal.
Organizational Commitment Based on Contribution from WFH, Organizational Culture, and Work Motivation at the Badan Keuangan and Aset Daerah Kota Kupang
Authors: Marnisah Luis , Mbuik Rosina Ravenska , Riwukore Jefirstson Richset
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to analyze and prove the effect of WFH, organizational culture and work motivation on employee organizational commitment. This research was carried out for 5 months (January-May 2022) at the Office of the Badan Keuangan and Aset Daerah Kota Kupang. This research is classified as a quantitative study using a confirmative verification (associative) survey method. The research population was 103 employees whose sample was determined based on the census technique (saturated sample) so the sample was 103 respondents. The type of research data consists of primary data and secondary data. Techniques to obtain data using questionnaires (Likert scale), interviews, and documentation. Data analysis used multiple linear regression analysis (partial test and simultaneous test). The results showed that the variables of WFH, organizational culture, and work motivation had a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment, either partially or simultaneously. This is because the entire t-count value obtained by each variable is greater than the t-table and also the F-count is greater than the F-table with a significance value less than 0.05. The results of this study also show the contribution of the WFH variable to an organizational commitment by 82.1%, organizational culture to an organizational commitment by 33.0%, and work motivation to an organizational commitment by 66.1%. Simultaneously, the contribution of WFH, organizational culture, and work motivation to organizational commitment is 83.3%.
Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Pegawai Pada Protokol Sekretariat Daerah Kota Binjai
Authors: Sembiring Berry Nanda , Isnaini Isnaini , Harahap Dumasari
Published: August 2022

This study discusses to the development and the factors that hinder the development of human resources in improving employee performance in the Protocol Section of the Binjai City Regional Secretariat. The research method used is descriptive research with a qualitative approach, the data collection instrument is the study of documentation and interviews, while the data analysis used is descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that the HR planning carried out by the Protocol Office of the Regional Secretariat of the City of Binjai has been classified as optimal and well, it can be seen that the HR planning through stages in the selection to become members of HR development training and education and HR development training has not been running optimally. Well, it can be seen that there are still people who hold positions but are still not optimal in their implementation so that the purpose of education and training for HR development is only getting a certificate. In terms of human resource management, the Binjai City Regional Secretariat Protocol Service has shown good and effective results. The constraint factors faced in HR development are: the provision of training for employees has not been carried out evenly and communication skills are still lacking, especially communication with leaders.