bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Upaya Penyelesaian Sengketa Pajak PT Taspen (Persero) Kantor Cabang Utama Medan
Authors: Purba Pasca Putri Quitrine , Simatupang Dian Puji
Published: July 2023

This article aims to find out how to resolve tax disputes between PT Taspen (Persero) and the Director General of Taxes of the Ministry of Finance regarding the amount of tax payable on Article 21 Income Tax (PPh) Employee Medical Expenses. The problem is focused on calculating the tax debt of PT Taspen (Persero) Medan Main Branch Office related to employee medical expenses. In order to approach this problem, theoretical references from state finances are used. This research is normative research by interpreting laws and regulations by judges by describing objects or events to get conclusions regarding the settlement of tax disputes. Based on the discussion of the analysis’ results of tax dispute resolution decisions for employee medical expenses, it can be concluded that inpatient and outpatient medical expenses are a deduction from employee income regarding taxable-deductible principle. Every income related to a job or any activity that is obtained by a personal taxpayer as long as the employer pays it and related to the job is an object of income. This study advise the management of PT Taspen (Persero) that it is not to pay for employees' medical expenses directly but using a third party, a health insurance company
Legalisasi Aset Tanah Transmigrasi Dalam Rangka Penguatan Reforma Agraria di Sumatera Utara
Authors: Medaline Onny , Moertiono Juli
Published: July 2023

Agrarian reform is a process of rearranging the structure of tenure, ownership, use and utilization of land in a more just manner. Presidential Decree No. 86 of 2018 states that one of the objects of legalization of the assets of the agrarian reform program is uncertified transmigration lands. The complicated problem in legalizing transmigration land is because there are still many remnants of past problems that have not been resolved. This research was conducted to provide an analysis and description of the urgency in implementing the legalization of transmigration land assets in the North Sumatra region in the context of strengthening the agrarian reform program. The type of research used is qualitative research which seeks to find the urgency of implementing legality of transmigration land assets in relation to the agrarian reform program. Based on the letter submitted to the Head of the Workforce and Transmigration Office of North Sumatra Province in 2019, regarding the Data on the Asset Management Program for the Agrarian Reform Task Force (GTRA) activities, there are 5,605 transmigration land areas that have not been certified in North Sumatra Province, spread across 6 regencies. As an object of agrarian reform, the criteria for transmigration land are stated in Presidential Regulation Number 86 of 2018, stating that transmigration land that has not been certified must meet the following criteria: not included in a forest area; or have been granted management rights for transmigration. The conclusion of the regulations governing the legalization of transmigration land assets is an important part of the land certification process which is carried out through land registration.
Perancangan Turbin Angin Vertikal Modifikasi Darrieus Menggunakan Geometri Airfoil Naca 2414
Authors: Pane Medy Wanti , Andreas  , Samosir Rahmad
Published: July 2023

The National Energy General Plan policy is one of the government's focuses on controlling the use of renewable energy in line with the development of the need for energy use for the community, especially in the electricity sector. Electrical energy is energy that is very important for human needs, where every human being is very dependent on electricity for their daily needs. Currently, there is a crisis of fossil resources, so renewable energy can be developed. One renewable energy that is easy to develop is a wind turbine by utilizing the energy of the wind that blows. Indonesia has started to pay attention to increasing the efficiency of electricity generation, especially wind power. The type of turbine planned is the Darrieus type vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) using a modified NACA Airfoil 2414 geometry with variations in wind speed. At a speed of 7,61 m/s from the test results obtained the power produced by the turbine is 20,78 watts with a voltage of 11,61 Volts and an electric current of 1,79 Amperes and at 354 rpm generator rotation. from the results obtained, the higher the wind speed, the higher the rotation produced by the turbine.
Analisis Efektivitas Kinerja Pegawai Pada Kantor Badan Perencanaan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kabupaten Berau Dalam Pelayanan Publik
Authors: Sarta Roby , Lisman Manurung  , Tita Rosita
Published: July 2023

Penelitian  ini  bertujuan  untuk  menganalisis  efektivitas kinerja  pegawai Badan Perencanaan Penelitian dan Pengembangan (BAPLITBANG) Kabupaten Berau dalam pelayanan publik. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah Desain penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Adapun tehnik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara yaitu wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Dalam melakukan tehnik wawancara teelebih dahulu menenetukan informan. Jumlah informan yang dipilih sebanyak 18 orang dengan tehnik purposive sampling. Wawancara dilakukan kepada 18 (delapan belas) orang informan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa teori pengukuran kinerja menurut Bernandian & Russel yang diukur dengan menggunakan delapan indikator pengukuran kinerja yaitu kuantitas pekerjaan, kualitas pekerjaan, pengetahuan terhadap pekerjaan, kreatifitas, kerjasama, keteguhan dalam pekerjaan, inisiatif dan kualitas pribadi. Selanjutnya dalam temuan penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa tujuh indikator yaitu kuantitas pekerjaan, kualitas pekerjaan, pengetahuan terhadap pekerjaan, kreatifitas, kerjasama, inisiatif dan kualitas pribadi sudah berjalan dengan baik, sedangkan untuk indikator keteguhan dalam pekerjaan pada pegawai Badan Perencanaan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kabupaten Berau adalah merupakan faktor penghambat yang mengakibatkan kurang efektifnya kinerja sebagian pegawai Badan Perencanaan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kabupaten Berau dalam pelayanan publik.
Analisis Implementasi Kebijakan Sistem Informasi Manajemen Kepegawaian (SIMPEG) Pada Sekretariat Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah
Authors: Nurhasanah Nurhasanah , Lisman Manurung  , Siti Julaeha
Published: July 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis implementasi kebijakan SIMPEG serta faktor-faktor yang dapat mendukung dan menghambat implementasi kebijakan SIMPEG di Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Berau. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dan studi dokumentasi. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah Kepala Bagian Umum dan Kepegawaian Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Berau, Kepala Sub Bagian Tata Usaha dan Kepegawaian, dan pegawai yang memiliki pengetahuan dalam pengelolaan dan pelaksanaan SIMPEG. Hasil temuan penelitian menunjukkan implementasi kebijakan SIMPEG di Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Berau secara umum sudah berjalan dan memberikan manfaat kepada pengguna pengelolaan data dan manajemen kepegawaian dalam rangka mendukung administrasi kepegawaian. Akan tetapi masih terdapat kekurangan pada aplikasi SIMPEG yaitu tidak berfungsinya shortcut penjagaan kenaikan pangkat, gaji berkala, pensiun, dan satya lencana pada dashboard SIMPEG. Faktor komunikasi, disposisi, dan struktur birokrasi secara umum dapat dikatakan sudah berjalan dengan baik, yang mendukung terciptanya implementasi kebijakan yang baik di instansi pemerintah. Namun di antara faktor-faktor tersebut di atas, masih terdapat beberapa permasalahan yang menghambat implementasi kebijakan SIMPEG di Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Berau, antara lain kurangnya sumber daya manusia dan fasilitas untuk mendukung kebijakan SIMPEG
Implementasi Kebijakan Pengembangan Kawasan Agribisnis Kakao Di Kabupaten Berau Pada Dinas Perkebunan Kabupaten Berau
Authors: Riadi Slamet , Lisman Manurung  , Darmanto
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji implementasi kebijakan pengembangan kawasan agribisnis kakao di Kabupaten Berau Pada Dinas Perkebunan Kabupaten Berau. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif. Tehnik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode wawancara, studi pustaka, dokumentasi dan observasi. Tehnik analisis data dilakukan dengan tahapan analisis deskriptif daei hasil transkip wawancara kemudian di narasikan dalam sebuah kalimat.  Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa  kebijakan pengembangan kawasan agribisnis kakao di Kabupaten Berau Pada Dinas Perkebunan Kabupaten Berau sangat efektif dan efesien karena selain empat dimensi implementasi kebijakan telah berjalan sebagaimana mestinya, peneliti menemukan adanya novelty yaitu adanya leadership yang kuat serta kemampuan manajerial dari kepala dinas perkebunan dalam mengkolaborasikan sumberdaya yang ada untuk mencapai tujuan organisasi.  Salah satu factor pendukung dalam implementasi kebijakan ini adalah dukungan Pemerintah Kabupaten Berau adalah komitmen dari Kepala Daerah dalam hal ini Bupati Berau menjadikan komoditi Kakao menjadi unggulan dalam dokumen RPJMD Kabupaten Berau dan ditindaklanjuti dengan kebijakan turunanya sampai dengan alokasi pendanaan kegiatan. Adapun factor penghambat dari Implementasi ini adalah dipengaruhi kondisi alam karena kelembaban yang tinggi, alih fungsi lahan dengan komoditas lainnya, dan kurangnya kapasitas petani terkait manejmen kakao serta dampak pendemi covid19 pada awal 2020 sampai hari ini.
Sistem Informasi Logistik Menggunakan Metode Prototype
Authors: Simpony Bambang Kelana , Rizaldy Salwa Islami Putri , Suleman Suleman , Widodo Pudji
Published: July 2023

Logistik adalah aktivitas yang sangat diperlukan dalam sebuah organisasi dan memiliki fungsi untuk meningkatkan efektivitas dan efisiensi organisasi. Pada PMI Kota Tasikmalaya kegiatan logistik dikerjakan dengan monitoring secara berkala terhadap permintaan dan penyampaian kepada kepala markas. Pada PMI Kota Tasikmalaya di bagian logistik didapatkan suatu permasalahan dalam lampiran pengajuan logistik dan pengelolaan data barang. Diketahui pengelolaan logistik masih menggunakan media kertas yang dibuat dengan dengan menggunakan microsoft excel, dan dengan format yang sudah ada menjadi kurang efektif karena memerlukan waktu untuk mencari data yang dibutuhkan sehingga pembuatan laporan terkadang tidak sesuai dengan data yang ada. Masalah lain yang ditemukan yaitu dalam pengajuan logistik, dimana pemohon membutuhkan waktu yang cukup lama dalam mengajukan pengajuan logistik karena harus datang ke markas untuk melakukan pengajuan logistik. Tujuan dari penelitian adalah membuat sebuah perancangan sistem informasi untuk memecahkan masalah tersebut. Pada penelitian ini penyusun merancang sebuah sistem informasi logistik berbasis web menggunakan metode Prototype. Hasil dan manfaat dari perancangan sistem informasi ini adalah menghasilkan suatu sistem informasi yang efisien, tepat dan fleksibel dalam membantu dan memudahkan proses pendataan barang logistik.
CONVOLUTION NEURAL NETWORK UNTUK IDENTIFIKASI TINGKAT KESEGARAN IKAN NILA BERDASARKAN PERUBAHAN WARNA MATA
Authors: Pujiarini Erna Hudianti
Published: July 2023

Ikan Nila merupakan salah satu dari 5 komoditi ikan yang 80% digemari masyarakat Indonesia. Hasil perikanan setelah dipanen akan mengalami serangkaian proses perombakan yang mengarah ke penurunan mutu.  Ikan yang masih segar dapat dilihat dari  ciri fisik berupa perubahan warna mata, insang ikan, tekstur daging ikan, dan bau. Terkadang konsumen dalam memilih  ikan yang akan dikonsumsi mendapat ikan yang kurang segar. Sehingga butuh suatu sistem yang bisa membantu konsumen dalam memilih ikan yang segar atau tidak. Salah satu pendekatan dalam pengenalan suatu gambar adalah menggunakan metode Convolutional Neural Network. Metode ini salah satu metode Deep learning yang dapat digunakan untuk mengenali dan mengklasifikasi sebuah objek pada sebuah citra digital. Berdasarkan hasil pembahasan dengan menggunakan  jumlah 20 epoch, nilai learning rate 0.001 diperoleh nilai accuracy dari training model mencapai 93 %  dengan    nilai loss sebesar 0.2005.
PENENTUAN PENERIMAAN BEASISWA PIP MENGGUNAKAN METODE MOORA PADA SD NEGERI 11 SANDAI
Authors: Arminy Shenny Berliana , Mutiah Nurul , Sari Renny Puspita
Published: July 2023

SD Negeri 11 Sandai, Kabupaten Ketapang adalah salah satu dari sekolah dasar yang menerima bantuan PIP (Program Indonesia Pintar). Bantuan tersebut dikelola oleh pihak sekolah langsung melalui pendaftaran penerima beasiswa melalui Dapodik (Data Pokok Pendidikan) sesuai kriteria penerima bantuan PIP. Adapun kriteria beasiswa PIP meliputi; pekerjaan ayah, pekerjaan ibu, penghasilan, jumlah tanggungan, nilai rapot, peringkat, waktu tempuh, status orangtua. Dalam melakukan penyeleksian beasiswa PIP, pihak sekolah masih menggunakan cara manual dalam melakukan penyelesaian data siswa penerima beassiswa PIP tersebut yaitu pendataan yang dilakukan oleh guru kelas masing-masing. Dengan melakukan cara konvensional tersebut, proses penyeleksian memakan waktu yang lebih lama dari seharusnya sehingga tidak efisien karena setiap data siswa harus dilakukan perbandingan kriteria yang sesuai sehingga menghasilkan siswa yang berhak mendapatkan beasiswa PIP. Metode sistem informasi yang digunakan dalam pengambilan keputusan ialah metode MOORA yang merupakan singkatan dari (Multi-Objective Optimization On The Basis Of Ratio Analysis) yang termasuk metode Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM). Maka, dengan adanya sistem pendukung keputusan menggunakan metode MOORA diharapkan mempermudah proses penyeleksian beasiswa PIP serta sistem dapat membantu dalam penentuan penerimaan beasiswa PIP di SD Negeri 11 Sandai. Sistem ini telah lulus pengujian fungsional dari pihak sekolah SD Negeri 11 Sandai dan telah memperoleh hasil yang sesuai dengan rancangan sehingga menunjukkan transparansi dalam penentuan siswa berprestasi. Dalam pengujian antarmuka sistem, sistem memperoleh hasil presentasi sebesar 88,43% yang termasuk kedalam kategori “baik sekali”.
PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI SEKOLAH BERBASIS WEB DI SMA WISUDA PONTIANAK
Authors: Feladi Vindo
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk, mengetahui : (1) hasil pengembangan sistem informasi sekolah berbasis web di SMA Wisuda Pontianak, (2) kelayakan sistem informasi sekolah berbasis web yang dikembangkan sesuai kebutuhan dan mudah digunakan, (3) respon siswa terhadap pengembangan sistem informasi sekolah berbasis web di SMA Wisuda Pontianak. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian dan pengembangan dengan rancangan Model Borg & Gall. Subjek uji coba produk dalam penelitian ini siswa SMA Wisuda Pontianak. Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Model Borg & Gall. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik komunikasi langsung dan tak langsung. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah, (1 Produk akhir yang dikembangkan dalam penelitian ini adalah sistem informasi sekolah yang dapat digunakan dalam lingkup wilayah SMA Wisuda Pontianak yang dapat diakses secara online. (2) Kelayakan website sekolah dari aspek tampilan dikategorikan sangat baik, aspek organisasi dikategorikan baik dan aspek kebermanfaatan dikategorikan sangat baik. Kelayakan website sekolah dari aspek kemudahan informasi dikategorikan sangat baik, demikian pula dengan aspek kelengkapan data dikategorikan sangat baik. (3) Berdasarkan penilaian hasil ujicoba produk dari siswa yang diperoleh bahwa skor presentase yang diperoleh sebesar 88,08%.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MOBILE PADA MATERI KOMUNIKASI DALAM JARINGAN
Authors: Oktarika Dini , Dharmayanti Winna
Published: July 2023

Media    pembelajaran    pada    dasarnya dijadikan sebagai     salah     satu     aspek dalam proses belajar mengajar. Media membantu proses terjadinya komunikasi dua arah antara pendidik dan peserta didik, dengan adanya media yang membantu tersebut maka terciptalah proses belajar mengajar dan dapat dioptimalkan. Perkembangan peralatan teknologi saat ini, media pembelajaran yang digunakan dalam proses belajar mengajar akan membuat peserta didik memiliki pengalaman belajar yang lainnya selain tatap muka secara langsung serta membantu peserta didik memahami objek pelajaran secara lebih nyata. Tujuan dari penelitian pengembangan ini adalah untuk mengetahui: perancangan media pembelajaran berbasis mobile pada materi komunikasi dalam jaringan, kelayakan media pembelajaran berbasis mobile pada materi komunikasi dalam jaringan serta respon siswa terhadap media pembelajaran berbasis mobile pada materi komunikasi dalam jaringan. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode pengembangan dengan pendekatan ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implementation, Evaluate). Hasil penelitian pengembangan ini, setelah dilakukan pengujian oleh ahli media, media pembelajaran berbasis mobile dikatakan sangat layak dengan hasil 87,29%. Demikian juga dengan pengujian dari ahli materi didapatkan hasil 89, 58% dengan kategori sangat layak. Demikian juga dengan respon dari pengguna dalam hal ini siswa menyatakan sangat layak dengan nilai 83,53%.
Sistem Informasi Pelayanan Terintegrasi (Sipetir) Berbasis Web Pada Kecamatan Luragung Kabupaten Kuningan
Authors: Sutisna Herlan , Nurul Khotimah Shintia , Fatah Haerul , Baitul Hikmah Agung , Kelana Simpony Bambang , Warnilah Ai Ilah , Bahri Saeful
Published: July 2023

Sistem informasi sangat dibutuhkan dalam berbagai bidang kehidupan khususnya instansi pemerintahan agar dapat menciptakan suatu Pelayanan Publik diantaranya Pelayanan Administrasi Kependudukan yang efektif dan efisien. Pelayanan yang dilakukan di Kecamatan Luragung masih meggunakan sistem yang konvensional atau manual. Metode yang digunakan untuk melakukan penelitian ini adalah menggunakan metode waterfall. metode waterfall ini memiliki pendekatan alur hidup perangkat lunak secara terurut dimulai dari analisis, desain, pengkodean, pengujian dan tahap pendukung. Hasil penelitian di Kantor Kecamatan Luragung yaitu sistem yang berjalan saat ini mengenai permohonan pelayanan masih bersifat konvensional dan pemohon diharuskan datang ke kantor untuk melakukan permohonan. Maka dari itu penulis merancang sebuah website pelayanan terintegrasi untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan yang ada di Kantor Kecamatan Luragung Sistem pelayanan terintegrasi berbasis web ini dapat mengoptimalkan penyimpanan data agar terkelola dengan baik karena tersimpan dalam database dan memudahkan dalam pencarian data. Selain itu, sistem ini terintegrasi antara Kecamatan dengan pihak lain diluar Kecamatan dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan rasa tanggungjawab dalam pelayanan dan sebagai bentuk transparansi laporan kegiatan pelayanan yang dilakukan pihak lain kepada masyarakat.
PERAN MODEL PROTOTYPE PADA SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN LAYANAN KESEHATAN IBU DAN ANAK BERBASIS WEBSITE (SILATUAN)
Authors: Jayanti Wanty Eka , Meilinda Eva
Published: July 2023

Program kesehatan ibu dan anak (KIA) adalah upaya dibidang kesehatan yang menyangkut pelayanan dan pemeliharaan ibu hamil, ibu bersalin, ibu menyusui, bayi dan anak balita serta anak prasekolah. Permasalahan yang muncul pada beberapa klinik yang diobservasi yaitu pada pengelolaan data layanan KIA, data tersebut dicatat dalam lebih dari satu register dan dikerjakan secara manual. Keadaan ini mengakibatkan banyak nya waktu yang terbuang dalam melakukan pengumpu   lan data, Kebutuhan buku register untuk memasukan data Program KIA sering tidak tersedia atau tidak mencakup data yang lengkap, Hasil pencatatan data dan laporan disimpan dalam bentuk kertas mengakibatkan pencarian kembali data yang dibutuhkan memerlukan waktu yang lama dan terjadi penumpukan arsip data dari tahun sebelumnya. Oleh sebab itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memudahkan manajemen layanan klinik dalam mengelola data ibu dan anak. Observasi, Wawancara, dan studi Pustaka digunakan sebagai Teknik dalam pengumpulan data penelitian ini.  Dengan menggunakan model  prototype dalam perancangan Sistem informasinya. Hasil penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membantu proses pengelolaan dan pengarsipan menjadi lebih cepat dan efisien.
Facility Layout Planning for Pyrolyzer Production Using Automated Layouts Design Program (ALDEP) Method
Authors: Rifai Achmad Pratama , Alfithra Arief Rahman , Al'adiat Chanif Faruq , Sari Wangi Pandan
Published: July 2023

One important factor to consider in increasing productivity in a company is the design of the facility layout. PT Hari Mukti Teknik is keen producing pyrolysis machine to contribute to addressing waste issue in Indonesia. Currently, the facility layout at the company is not suitable to produce pyrolizers as it was set up to produce industrial scale washing machines. To improve production efficiency, PT Hari Mukti Teknik needs facility layout that can be optimized for pyrolizers. The purpose of this study is to provide a layout design proposal for the pyrolysis machine manufacturing process to obtain an effective and efficient process. Here, we used ALDEP method to produce layouts based on consideration of the level of relationship between departments. There were 4 alternatives for the manufacturing and production and two alternative layouts for employee and office area. The design for new layout was selected based on the closeness relationship between the departments. An overall facility layout plan that is required for the production of pyrolysis machines is a building area the total of 1045 m² covering manufacturing, production, employee, office and parking space areas.
An Approach to Improving Network Security Using Log Analysis
Authors: Zajeganović Marija , Pavlović Milan , Mamula Tartalja Danica , Kostić Silva
Published: July 2023

Troubleshooting is the process of detecting, identifying and re­solving problems within a computer network by means of specific methods, tools and operations. Troubleshooting implies following a set of procedures or steps that conform to the security standards and policies of a company. Diagnosing the source of a problem can be done by tools for system moni­toring, recording log messages, manual testing of device configuration, as well as by tools for device operation analysis. The procedure for using log messages to resolve both common problems and those caused by attacks is explained in this paper. Furthermore, this paper describes the way securi­ty threat management systems use the contents of log messages to analyze hardware problems and malicious activities.
Payment Security Issues and User Data in Online Commerce
Authors: Dimova Nadezda
Published: July 2023

In recent years, there has been increased development of infor­mation and telecommunication technologies, which have a significant im­pact on the economic and social sphere on a global scale and, in particular, at the national level. In parallel, there are many challenges to the integra­tion and use of digital technologies and the resulting issues of payment and data security in online commerce. This research is dedicated to revealing the nature of data privacy, the rela­tionship between the regulator, consumers and retailers, and presenting the features of payment and data security in online commerce.
Impact of Risk Management in an Organizational Context
Authors: Santos João , Reis Leonilde , Landum Manuel
Published: July 2023

In Portugal, the Council’s Minister Resolution 41/2018, presents a complement to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which, in order to comply with it, defines technical guidelines for the Public Admin­istration concerning the security architecture of networks and information systems. The objective of the paper is to present risk management in an or­ganizational context. The adopted methodology is focused on the presenta­tion of the research and obligations that the organizations have to take into account before the law and the regulatory authorities. International stand­ards and how they can be applied in the context of the organization un­der study were analyzed, and the main results reached, aim to raise aware­ness within the organizations assertively, for the existing vulnerabilities and threats. Risk management was based on asset management and profes­sional experience acquired over the years, as well as knowledge of internal procedures.
The Potential for Sustainable Tourism Development and Branding. Analysis of Krushevo and Elbasan Destinations
Authors: Fetahu Elvira , Geroska Emilia
Published: July 2023

UNWTO forecasted that international arrivals or outbound trav­elers worldwide will reach up to 1.8 billion by 2030, thus securing tourism as one of the fastest-growing economic activities fostering overall develop­ment, introducing new investments, and generating income and new em­ployment. Tourism’s overall impact on a nation also influences the local economy although it is quite challenging to measure this impact and its di­mension. Over the last few years, tourism in Albania and North Macedonia has had ups and downs considering the Covid-19 pandemic situation which also determined the importance of sustainable tourism development and its influence in the tourism sector. The study provides a framework analysis of Krushevo and Elbasan as a single thematic tourism destination by using primary and secondary data and reveals evidence-based recommendations for local and national policymakers to design innovative tourism programs in these cities. The findings show that Krushevo and Elbasan have similari­ties mostly in the category of access points, attractions, and amenities and variations in the type and quality of the activities offered.
European Strategies for Sustainable Tourist Destinations, Problems & Prospects – The Case of Vlora, Albania
Authors: Naço Matilda , Bamllari Gerta
Published: July 2023

Although tourism is a priority development scenario, Albania is struggling to select a competitive development model. The country’s entry into the international market is producing increased visits primarily driven by curiosity, a motivational factor that hardly ensures repeated visits. Phys­ical development is present, pressure on resources builds on and barely any coordinated actions are taken by regions in the name of long-term compet­itiveness and sustainability. Initiatives such as pilot testing European Tour­ism Indicator System for sustainable management at the destination level in the Vlora region in South Albania, a territory high in demand for tourism services, produced substantial information about the state of development and strategic documents. This paper aims to shed light on regional strate­gies for sustainable development and the level of tourism private sector en­gagement. This serves not only to evaluate the adaptation of the European strategic framework, but it sets the ground for the mobilization of local en­terprises and individuals towards their implementation.
Global Stagflation Shocks: Macroeconomic Challenges and Repercussions
Authors: Pejčić Jovica
Published: July 2023

This paper analyses key macroeconomic repercussions of the global pandemic and geo-political crises in terms of growing recessionary and inflationary pressures, and finally, the potential occurrence of stagfla­tion. Primarily, stagflation shocks in the 1970s are analyzed and compared to the current crisis for the period January 2020 – July 2022 in the example of selected economies (the United States, Germany and France). Descrip­tive analysis showed that in the observed period, inflationary and recession­ary pressures existed in USA, Germany and France; however, those pressures could not be identified as stagflation, since they did not happen simultane­ously. Namely, during the pandemic crisis, recessionary pressures were pres­ent, since the GDP growth decreased till the first quarter of 2021 in analyz­ed economies, while inflation rates were stable. On the other hand, with the recovery of economies in the second quarter of 2021 inflationary pressures were stronger, intensified by the geopolitical crisis. Therefore, it seems that the most visible anomaly of the global economic system in 2022 is the pres­ence of inflationary pressures.
Business Power and Mobility to Workplaces in Italian Regions during the First COVID-19 Wave
Authors: Panarello Demetrio , Tassinari Giorgio
Published: July 2023

The diffusion of the pandemic and the severity of COVID-19-relat­ed measures were very uneven across regions; however, the intensity of the restrictions was not always tightly linked with the strength of the pandem­ic. Economic interests and business power might have played a role in defin­ing political responses at the local level, which are in turn able to shape the intensity of work-related mobility. This article aims at investigating wheth­er regional variations in the stringency of COVID-19-related measures have actual impacts on work-related mobility and whether there is an independ­ent effect of the pressure exerted by unions and businesses, assuming mobil­ity to be governed concurrently by stringency, pandemic intensity, and pres­sure. Through the analysis of original regional-level indicators of stringency and public pressure, we demonstrate that trade unions’ pressure is associat­ed with a decrease in work-related mobility during the first COVID-19 wave in Italy.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Strategic Alliances in International Business
Authors: Logožar Klavdij
Published: July 2023

The paper studies strategic alliances and their role in interna­tional business. The importance of strategic alliances in the global econo­my has increased. Strategic drivers for interfirm co-operation between alli­ance partners are market growth, cost reduction, reducing risk, and access to knowledge. The author focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of strategic alliances. The challenges of managing international strategic alli­ances are also discussed. Ensuring the success of strategic alliances between international firms is more difficult due to alliance partners’ differences in national, organizational and professional culture. International strategic al­liances are critically important to a firm success and coping with globali­zation, deregulation, and developments in information and transportation technology.
Risk Diversification in Asian Stock Markets: An Empirical Analysis in the Context of the 2020 and 2022 Events
Authors: Horta Nicole , Dias Rui , Heliodoro Paula , Alexandre Paulo , Chambino Mariana
Published: July 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) designated coronavi­rus infection a worldwide pandemic in 2020, based on the risk of contagion and the number of confirmed cases in more than 195 countries. Covid-19 had a severe impact on the global economy as a result of uncertainty and pessimism, causing adverse effects on financial markets. On February 24th, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion against Ukraine, signify­ing a dramatic escalation of a conflict that began in 2014. Several analysts named the invasion the largest military invasion in Europe since World War II. In the context of these events, this paper aims to estimate whether port­folio diversification is practicable in the stock markets of Indonesia (JKSE), Malaysia (KLSE), South Korea (KOSPI), Japan (NIKKEI 400), Philippines (PSI), Thailand (SET) and China (SSEC), for the period from September 18th, 2017 to September 15th, 2022. In the purpose of reaching such analysis it is intended to provide answers to two questions: (i) if the global pandemic of 2020 and the Russian invasion in 2022 have accentuated financial integration in these Asian markets? (ii) If yes, the existence of persistence in returns, could put portfolio diversification into question? The results indicate that those mar­kets have low levels of integration, both in periods of normality and in peri­ods of global uncertainty. Complementarily, the 2020 and 2022 events have significantly increased persistence in these regional markets. These results demonstrate that prices do not fully reflect available information and that changes in prices are not i.i.d. This situation has implications for investors, as some returns may be expected, creating some opportunities for arbitrage and windfalls profits. The authors consider that these results provide an op­portunity for regulators in these regional markets to take efforts to ensure better information between these markets and the international markets.
Information and Communication Technologies in the Function of the Development of Digital Competences of Persons with Disabilities
Authors: Džananović Anela , Bajraktarević Jasna
Published: July 2023

The subject and problem of the work refer to information and communication technologies, which are one of the most important prereq­uisites for life and work for people with disabilities. From education itself, so­cial life, professional rehabilitation and employment, information and com­munication technologies are a factor without which participation is impos­sible for people with disabilities, regardless of the form. This paper singles out one particular aspect of the use of information and communication technology, which depends on the level of development of the country and the existential status of a specific person and what type of disability it is. In­vesting in information technology and digital competences of people with disabilities has a pronounced positive impact on the development of social entrepreneurship in the context of companies for the employment of people with disabilities. When talking about information and communication tech­nologies, we are talking about different equipment, software and the like, with the help of which people with disabilities can communicate more eas­ily; they have a great impact on all people in the world, especially on peo­ple with disabilities.
Changing the Process of the Employee Recruitment in the Labour Market
Authors: Nedović Mirjana , Bajić Sabljo Ivona
Published: July 2023

Human resource management is an important managerial func­tion. Finding quality and motivated people represents a challenge for any business. The ways to reach the best future employees have changed with the development of social networks and digitalization in general. To be competitive, every company needs a well-designed approach to human re­source management. The company’s set goals can only be achieved based on the abilities of employees with certain skills. The reason for choosing this topic stemmed from the many problems faced by the human resources de­partments due to the transformation that is happening in the labour mar­ket. The purpose of this paper is to show a concrete example, of the recruit­ment of employees when using a modern method using the social network. All the stages that are used to acquire the best candidate who would com­plete the set tasks will be explained. The data were obtained using the tele­phone interview research method. This work will be able to serve the other companies or departments that manage human resources as one of the ex­amples of the new concept of recruiting employees and accordingly, con­tribute to future research. The findings that are stemming from this research will certainly support further studies of human resource management using new technologies and tools that collect analytical data and skills of employ­ees and consequently help companies to select the best candidates.
Human Resources Management in Quality 4.0 Maturity Assessment
Authors: Vlastaridou Anastasia , Nikou Evdokia , Kouroupaki Ioulia , Glykas Michail
Published: July 2023

The paper analyzes critical success factors and enablers for the maturity assessment of Quality 4.0 implementations. The emphasis is on how digital transformation technologies have impacted human resource processes and how technology and quality are related. This study presents a literature review on Quality 4.0 and provides an overview of the key issues and future perspectives for quality management in the digital era. The re­search results contribute to the digitalization and quality literature and a holistic approach that should be composed of CSFs and Enablers. No previ­ous studies have been identified that provide a holistic analysis.
EFQM Maturity Assessment
Authors: Vitzilaiou Maria , Dima Thaleia , Glykas Michail
Published: July 2023

The paper identifies the approaches of Quality Management Maturity Assessments and proposes the novel Quality Maturity Assessment framework called Glykas Quality Compass (GQC) that evaluates implemen­tation initiatives holistically and comprehensively through a matrix of Crit­ical Success Factors (CSFs) and Enablers. The authors apply the proposed framework in the newly published EFQM Model in order to verify the frame­work’s ease of use and concept validity. The EFQM model criteria were ana­lyzed based on the CSFs and enablers presented in the GQC maturity frame­work. Based on the results of the analysis, the GQC – EFQM Model correla­tion table is presented. The results emphasize the importance of the contri­bution of excellence in improving the quality and performance of organi­zations that desire long-term results and sustainable value. GQC provides and integrates the CSFs with management principles and organizational re­sources with business objectives and leads to an integrated framework of quality management and corporate sustainability.
Industry 4.0 Process-Operations Management Maturity Assessment: A Literature Survey
Authors: Vlastaridou Anastasia , Mpafas Christos , Melidis Georgios , Glykas Michail
Published: July 2023

The aim is to demonstrate the necessity of evaluating industry 4.0 maturity in order to discover capabilities and opportunities for potential ongoing improvements to company operation management. There will be a thorough review of the literature in the areas of operations management and Industry 4.0. Because there aren’t enough tools and terms to help firms assess their attempts to undergo digital transformation, the paper’s find­ings show that they are unable to establish their Industry 4.0 maturity level. It is critical to assess their effectiveness and develop strategies and practices that work by employing evaluation frameworks and models. A digital trans­formation maturity model is necessary. There is no prior research that offers a comprehensive examination.
A Contribution to Analysis of the Space Productivity in a Seaport
Authors: Đelović Deda
Published: July 2023

After the general theoretical introduction on port development trends, space productivity is taken into consideration in this paper. As an ob­ject of research is selected open storage area at the Dry Bulk Cargo Terminal in the Port of Bar (Montenegro). Some of the group of basic operational fea­tures of the Dry Bulk Cargo Terminal are taken into consideration. Based on data series on cargo quantities stored within the open storage area at the Dry Bulk Cargo Terminal, from the period from January 2014 to July 2022, related utilization rates are calculated. In that context, the intensity of the influence of different subjects (port terminal operator, exporter/importer, etc.) on port space productivity is analyzed. The principal direction of ac­tions aiming to increase space productivity at the Dry Bulk Cargo Terminal in the Port of Bar (Montenegro) is identified, too.
Elements of Food Security in the Current Geopolitical Context
Authors: Mircea-Sebastian Mancia , A. Popoviciu Gabriela
Published: July 2023

Given the current context – the health pandemic, the armed ag­gression of a state – the food security of the entire population of the globe is an essential element. Therefore, in this paper, and considering the most rel­evant and newest articles on food security in Romania and Europe, the au­thors will try to analyze the effects listed above, following which the prob­lem of providing food to a growing population could be a problem with re­lentless considerations in the current environment, but also in the sustaina­bility of this situation. Therefore, in the following, the authors will make an analytical approach to the studied ones and they will try to conclude what should happen in crises so that food security represents a landmark on the work agenda of the governors.
Taxation of Agricultural Sector in Albania
Authors: Duraj (Zani) Brunilda , Theodhori Viola
Published: July 2023

Agriculture contributes about 20% to the Gross Domestic Prod­uct in Albania. It is one of the main sectors of the Albanian economy, which supports and impacts other important sectors such as tourism, product pro­cessing and exports. In the conditions of the globalization of the economy, the free movement of goods and capital, and multilateral and bilateral agreements for the remov­al of tariff barriers, Albanian agriculture faces the challenges of very strong competition from the countries of the region, EU countries and beyond. In these conditions of strong competition, what can make Albanian agricul­ture survive, is that its products appear not only in the domestic market and those of the region but also in the international markets of goods and prod­ucts. The ambitions of our country for the development of intensive, year-round, coastal and mountain tourism, elite and agrotourism, requires the increase of the quantity, quality and lowest possible prices of agricultural and livestock products, in order to avoid the competition of imported goods that can be traded at lower prices. How should agriculture, farmers, livestock, agricultural and livestock pro­duction be stimulated? Should they be incentivized through exemp­tions from the tax system or should the process of stimulating production through subsidizing the elements of agricultural and livestock production be used more efficiently? The strategy implemented in our country has strengthened tax exemptions for inputs, agricultural and livestock products, farmers’ income, etc. This strat­egy intends to promote the cooperation of agricultural and livestock produc­tion in Agricultural Cooperation Societies by offering minimum tax rates. Considering the great impact that agriculture has on the economy, especial­ly in the tourism sector, we will deal with the tax policies applied in the agri­culture and livestock sector and the effects of tax incentives over the years. The objective is not only to support the farmers and livestock farmers with funds but also to ensure tax relief and stimulate tax treatment for agricul­tural and livestock production, aiming to increase competitiveness not only in the regional market but also in the EU market, without compromising the quality of the product.
The Chaotic Wheat Producer Price Growth Model
Authors: Jablanovic Vesna
Published: July 2023

Movements in wheat producer prices are indicators of changes in the fundamentals of supply and demand. This paper creates the chaotic wheat producer price growth model and explains the local stability of the wheat producer price in the period 1991-2020 in the U.S., Germany and the Russian Federation. This paper confirms the stable growth of wheat producer price in those countries in the observed period.
Economic Assessment of Sea Buckthorn Cultivation and Processing in Conditions of Intensive Production
Authors: Gurčík Ľubomír , Bajusová Zuzana , Ladvenicová Jana
Published: July 2023

The cultivation of medicinal plants is a current topic of grow­ing importance. In Europe, but also the world, the demand for high-quali­ty food is constantly growing. Sea buckthorn can be considered a function­al food, which is an intermediate step between classic foods and medicines. Sea buckthorn contains a high content of vitamin C, which makes it an ide­al helper in the treatment of flu or angina; thanks to the high content of vi­tamin B, it heals burns, has antiseptic effects, consumption of products from this medicinal plant ensures prevention in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, supports digestion, detoxifies the body, purifies and supports the activity of the kidneys and urinary system, reduces high cho­lesterol, improves memory, has anti-inflammatory effects. In the contribu­tion, we focus on the economic assessment of the cultivation and process­ing of this superfood in an intensive cultivation method. We modeled two alternatives: “Alternative A” – frozen fruits, “Alternative B” – 100% sea buck­thorn juice. Based on the performed analysis, the second alternative is more economically efficient, given that the payback period is before the seventh vegetation year, the internal rate of return is at the level of 35.67% and the net present value reaches the level of 1,379,316 €. In the contribution, we also evaluated the intensity of production based on the resulting indicators (rev­enues, costs, management result per hectare, average profitability of reve­nues and costs) with conventional crops grown in the corn production area (wheat, barley, corn). We found that the values of all indicators were more favorable for sea buckthorn.
NON-NEWTONIAN VISCOSITY BEHAVIOUR INVESTIGATION FOR MALAYSIAN WAXY CRUDE OILS AND IMPACT TO WAX DEPOSITION MODELLING
Authors: Anuar Astriyana , M Saaid Ismail , Tri Bhaskoro Petrus , M Norpiah Rohaizad
Published: July 2023

Wax deposition is one of the major risks that causes a serious threat to pipeline transportation during operation, if not prevented. The remediation actions are usually costly; hence mitigation methods are in place to completely avoid the issues from happening. The wax deposition modelling technique has been accepted as a tool to design and continuously optimize the wax management strategy. Non-Newtonian oil-wax viscosity is an important parameter affecting wax deposition in pipelines. The present and widely used viscosity model assumes exponential behaviour as observed in the emulsion system. In this paper, it is demonstrated that this assumption may not be suitable for Malaysian waxy crude oil applications due to instantaneous change of viscosity below WAT and PPT. This paper focuses on the application of the Pedersen and Ronningsen viscosity model available in the commercial fluid and flow simulators namely PVTsim ®, Multiflash ® and OLGA ® which are widely used by the flow assurance fraternities, and how it will impact wax deposition prediction accuracy specifically when applied to Malaysian waxy crude oils.
ABSTRAK: Pemendapan lilin adalah salah satu risiko utama yang menyebabkan ancaman serius kepada pengangkutan saluran paip semasa operasi jika tidak dicegah. Proses membaiki biasanya memerlukan kos yang tinggi; oleh itu kaedah mitigasi disediakan bagi mengelakkan isu ini daripada berlaku. Teknik model pemendapan lilin telah diterima sebagai alat bagi mereka bentuk dan merupakan strategi optimum pengurusan lilin secara berterusan. Kelikatan minyak-lilin bukan Newton adalah salah satu parameter penting yang mempengaruhi pemendapan lilin dalam saluran paip. Anggaran model kelikatan semasa yang digunakan secara meluas menjangkakan tingkah laku eksponen seperti yang diperhatikan dalam sistem emulsi. Kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa kaedah anggaran mungkin tidak sesuai bagi aplikasi minyak mentah berlilin Malaysia disebabkan oleh perubahan kelikatan serta-merta di bawah WAT dan PPT. Kertas kerja ini memberi tumpuan kepada aplikasi model kelikatan Pedersen dan Ronningsen yang terdapat dalam cecair komersial dan simulator aliran iaitu PVTsim ®, Multiflash ® dan OLGA ® yang digunakan secara meluas oleh persatuan jaminan aliran, dan keberkesanan pada ketepatan anggaran pemendapan lilin khususnya apabila digunakan pada minyak mentah berlilin Malaysia.
Multi-affiliation: a growing problem of scientific integrity
Authors: Halevi Gali , Rogers Gordon , Guerrero-Bote Vicente P. , De-Moya-Anegón Félix De-Moya-Anegón
Published: July 2023

The past decade has witnessed a substantial increase in the number of affiliations listed by individual authors of scientific papers. Some authors now list an astonishing number of institutions, sometimes exceeding 20, 30, or more. This trend raises concerns regarding the genuine scientific contributions these authors make at each institution they claim to be affiliated with. To address this issue, our study conducted a comprehensive regional analysis of the growth of both domestic and international multi-affiliations over the past decade. Our findings reveal certain countries that have experienced an abnormal surge in international multi-affiliation authorships. Coupled with the high numbers of affiliations involved, this emphasizes the need for careful scrutiny of the actual scientific contributions made by these authors and the importance of safeguarding the integrity of scientific output and networks.