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Ethical Living through Stories
Authors: Ouyang Wen-chin
Published: February 2025

Literature has for thousands of years served as a space in which people have negotiated the ethics of daily life. In the Islamic tradition, the broad concept ofadabspans ethical instruction and literary culture.Literature classified asadabwas intended to cultivate readers’ minds and characters. Similarly, the Chinese concept ofwenrepresents the intellectual, cultural, and ethical foundations of society. Adab andwenoffer ways to navigate complex social environments with respect and empathy, promoting harmony in multicultural societies. Such concepts remain highly relevant and valuable in today’s global world.

In this book, Wen-chin Ouyang shows how our experience ofadabstories has the power to transform both our personal relationships and society. She draws on classic Arabic stories from the famousThousand and One Nightsand compares them with tales from the canonical Chinese novelsThree Kingdoms,The Journey to the West, andWater Margin. The book demonstrates how these stories tell us about ourselves, allowing us to define, test, and refine our ethics of living. More than this, they have the power to help us experience a profound contemplation of our lives on earth, linking us to our shared humanity and showing us how to live meaningfully.
Classicism and the Construction of Capital Cities
Authors: Alston Richard
Published: February 2025

Exploring the intriguing interplay between tradition and modernity in the 19th-century capitals of London, Athens and Rome, Richard Alston delves into the political and architectural choices that shaped these cities as representations of self-consciously modern nations.Politicians and architects invested in classical styles in their efforts to break with traditions and assert new values. Classical style was employed to address questions of urbanism and nation, citizenship and belonging, and history and civilization. The story of 19th-century architectural Classicism offers a compelling narrative of utopian dreams clashing with authoritarian politics to generate the complexities of modern urban landscapes.

Through these three case studies, this book illuminates how Classicism became a potent tool for expressing elitist nationalism in London, excluding Greeks from their own capital in Athens, and reinforcing aspiration to a technocratic, new Rome. As such grand visions collided with modern urban realities, Alston unravels the mythic allure and ultimate failure of these utopian endeavours. This book presents a riveting exploration of the architectural choices that reflected the aspirations and challenges of a rapidly changing world, leaving a lasting impact on the capitals and their nations.
Reeds Vol 4: Naval Architecture for Marine Engineers
Authors: Pemberton Richard , Stokoe E A
Published: February 2025

The essential textbook for all students preparing for Marine Engineer Officer exams.

Covering the theoretical, fundamental aspects of naval architecture, this textbook is aimed at students preparing for the Class 1 and Class 2 Marine Engineer Officer exams. It introduces the foundation themes within naval architecture (hydrostatics, stability, resistance and powering), using worked examples to show how solutions should be presented for an exam.

The topics are ordered as they might be in a typical taught module, to aid the use of the book by lecturers as a complement to a course. The text and figures continue to be updated in line with modern practice. Many of the figures are three-dimensional diagrams. The book also includes sample examination questions with worked examples to aid students in their learning.

As well as an expanded section on stability that considers inclining experiments, this new edition also factors in changes within the industry as it moves towards Net Zero propulsion. Due to the pace of innovation, students who qualify today will see big changes during their careers, and this edition anticipates this and prepares students for such developments.
France 1940
Authors: Corum James S.
Published: February 2025

A renowned airpower expertassessesthe air campaignfoughtin Francein1940,explainingwhy the Luftwaffe was so effective against the French and British.

The battle for France and Belgium was one of the most significant moments in modern warfare: the first great clash of modern major powers, where both sides possessed large and capable air forces, and modern combined-arms doctrine. It was in the air that the Germans had a notable advantage in both numbers and quality. But this does not fully explain the victory of the Luftwaffe over the RAF and the French Air Force in 1940.

In this book, renowned airpower scholar James S. Corum offers an operational-level history of the air campaign, and explains comprehensively and concisely how the campaign was fought, and why the Luftwaffe made such superior use of their airpower. He explains the importance of the air forces’ leadership and fighting doctrine, and aspects of the campaign often overlooked, such as the dysfunctional organization that kept hundreds of French aircraft out of the battle, and Germany’s pioneering use of radio-equipped air liaison officers that provided the world’s first system of ‘on-call’ close air support.

Researched from French, British, and German primary sources, and illustrated throughout with artwork, 3D diagrams, maps and photos, this book distils the author’s decades of scholarship into an essential guide to airpower in the fall of France.
Irish Capital Gains Tax 2024
Authors: Maguire Tom
Published: February 2025

"Given the depth of detail, the comprehensive treatment of the subject, and the clear explanations of each area of this important tax for practising solicitors, this is undoubtedlythereference book for Irish capital gains tax.” The Law Society Gazette (review of the 2020 edition).

Provides in-depth analysis and interpretation of the law as it is applied to CGT by the Irish and UK courts as well as in Appeal Commissioners' decisions. It includes commentary on Revenue guidance, the administration of CGT as well as the computational rules and key reliefs and allowances. Topics covered range from the tax treatment of married couples, partnerships, companies and trusts to anti-avoidance.

This new edition has been updated to take account of the Finance Act 2023.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Irish Tax online service.
Riddles of the Sphinx
Authors: Lamm Kimberly
Published: February 2025

Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen’sRiddles of the Sphinx(1977) follows the life of Louise (played by Dinah Stabb), a white middle-class woman living in London in the 1970s who is transforming her place in patriarchal culture. The film is recognised as one of the most important avant-garde films to have emerged from Britain during the 1970s and a classic of feminist cinema.

Kimberly Lamm’s study of the film examines its kaleidoscopic array of cinematic strategies and poetic devices and how it explores issues of female representation, the place of motherhood within society and mother-daughter relationships. Lamm delves into the context of the film's production and reception, considering its significance as the second collaboration between Mulvey and Wollen, and the ways in which it was inspired by Mulvey's work on "the male gaze".

She goes on to positionRiddlesas an essay film, analysing its formal experimentations, including the use of direct address and found footage, the rejection of continuity editing and its groundbreaking, haunting electronic score by Mike Ratledge of Soft Machine. Finally, considering the voice of the Sphinx, Lamm highlights how Mulvey and Wollen work with sound and images to reconfigure visual pleasure and create conditions in which the full range of women’s voices can be listened to, heard, and valued.
Eyeliner's Buy Now
Authors: Brown Michael
Published: February 2025

Michael Brown undertakes a thorough study of Eyeliner’sBUY NOW, a vaporwave homage to the kitsch electronic sounds of the 1980s and 1990s.

Eyeliner’sBUY NOW(2015) belongs to a new genre for our times: vaporwave. Emerging in the early 2010s on the internet, vaporwave originated with a cohort of millennial artists who reimagined the musical soundtracks of 1980s-1990s consumerism with an adroit mixture of irony and sincerity. One of these was Eyeliner, the alias of New Zealand computer musician Luke Rowell (a.k.a. Disasteradio). For his vaporwave masterpiece, Rowell harnessed computer software to craft a unique album, a catchy, funky, and witty tour through the utopias of advertising at “the end of history.”BUY NOWepitomizes a new kind of album for the internet age: made DIY-style, all digital, free, licensed under Creative Commons, and released to a “virtual” community, an online scene without geographic center.

Drawing on original interviews and the album’s production archive, this book usesBUY NOW’s story to investigate what it means to create, distribute, and consume independent music in an era of global networks and digital technology. It places the album in both the real-world and online contexts of Rowell’s life and career, from early websites to the Spotify era, from Lower Hutt to the world.
Extreme Weather and Climate Change
Authors: Groves Mariangelica
Published: February 2025

Do scientists expect the number and severity of extreme weather events to increase in a warming world?Which parts of the world are most vulnerable to a future of weather catastrophes? This resource considers all those questions and more as it explains the relationship between climate change and the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires.

Opening chapters explain climate change trends throughout history, providing readers with a foundational understanding of our current environmental moment. This coverage is supplemented with extended discussion of the political and cultural factors shaping policy responses to the issue, both historically and in the present day. In addition, Extreme Weather and Climate Change offers an extensive array of personal and scholarly essays and illuminating primary documents that discuss the issue from a range of scientific, political, and cultural standpoints.
Gun Politics in America [Volume 1]
Authors: Wilson Harry L.
Published: February 2025

This two-volume collection brings together 129 essential primary sources for understanding the history and evolution of gun rights and gun control in the USA from the colonial era to the present.

Every featured document is accompanied by explanatory materials that help readers understand the social and political context in which they appeared. Utilizing a blend of important political speeches, Supreme Court opinions, agency reports, and congressional testimony, this set provides readers with a front-row seat to observe the complex and often-surprising evolution of gun ownership, gun culture, and gun politics in the USA. This fascinating history is examined through primary source documents covering centuries of American history, from colonial laws regulating firearms, through the era of Prohibition and the rise of organized crime, to congressional hearings on gun control in the wake of the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The set includes 19 new primary sources that shine a spotlight on notable events in the debate over guns since the first edition was published in 2016, including important developments during the Trump presidency, the pandemic, and the opening years of the Biden administration.
American Rap Scenes
Authors: Pope Lavar
Published: February 2025

American Rap Scenesexaminesthe history and legacy of rap music in 25 American cities throughfactors of geography, migration, movements, music, and technology.

Providing area-centered analysis of a culture many see as monolithic, Lavar Pope highlights the unique histories of rap music and Hip Hop culture — how and why these scenes developed — in 25 mid-size and major cities across the country. More so than other genres of music, rap offers historical record of a multigenerational Black music that is region- and locale- specific and opens a window into the Black experience in America. Highlighting global stars and key local artists alike,American Rap Scenesfeatures artists contextualized within their city of origin from Andre 3000 (Atlanta), Kendrick Lamar (Compton), and Common (Chicago) to Too Short (Oakland), Freddie Gibbs (Gary), and Akon (Jersey City).

The 25 scenes covered in this book are South Bronx, Manhattan and Harlem, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Hempstead, Philadelphia, Newark and Jersey City, Boston, Los Angeles and Compton, Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and Portland, Chicago and Gary, Indiana, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Detroit, Houston, New Orleans, Memphis, Atlanta, Miami, Hampton, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Honolulu, San Juan, Puerto Rico and Saint Thomas, USVI.

These scenes have been chosen for the documented and longstanding histories of their local music-making communities as well as similarities in the evolution of the local environment and geography, the proximity and timeline of Black, Latinx, and Caribbean migrations, and the impact of the Civil Rights, Racial Justice, and Women’s Movements.
The Role of Job Security on Employee Engagement for Teachers in Private Family Business Schools
Authors: Masha Anthony , Baidoo Joseph , Agyeman Nana Yaw
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the relationship between job security and employee engagement (EE) among teachers in Private Family Business Schools (PFBS). Given the unique dynamics of PFBS, understanding how job security influences employee engagement is crucial for enhancing organizational performance. Utilizing a quantitative research approach, a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 241 teachers across various PFBS. Data analysis was conducted using regression techniques to uncover relationships between job security and employee engagement. Key findings indicate a strong positive correlation (β = 0.602, p < .01) between job security and employee engagement, with job security explaining 36.2% of the variance in engagement levels. These results underscore the importance of transparent communication and equitable treatment in fostering a committed workforce. The study contributes to the community by providing actionable insights for management strategies that prioritize professional development and inclusivity, ultimately enhancing employee perceptions of job security.
"A new record on the horizon"
Authors: Maurer Bettina
Published: February 2025

Armin Wittmann, Exhibition Director of LOPEC, provides an update on the event’s latest developments and its promising outlook.
Berechnung, Simulation und Test: Magnete und Kunststoff-Verzahnungen kombinieren
Authors:   Bernhard Münster,   Stefan Hertkorn,   Wojtek Piecha
Published: February 2025

Sie machen technischen Fortschritt undtechnologischen Wandel möglich: Zahnradund Magnetkomponenten, die in dieselbeBaugruppe oder ein Bauteil integriert sind.Nicht nur in der Automobilindustrie sind solcheKombinationen gefragt. Ein Spezialist in derMagnettechnik hat seine Kompetenzen undMöglichkeiten auf diesem Gebiet weiter ausgebaut:Die hochwertigen Kombinationslösungen werden imZwei-Komponenten-Spritzgießverfahren hergestellt.Bei der Entwicklung der Verzahnungsteile spielen moderneSimulationstechniken eine wichtige Rolle.
Robust, effizient und wartungsfreundlich: Hydraulische Schrumpfscheiben an Getriebewellen
Authors:   Nadja Müller,   Rold Gertner
Published: February 2025

Getriebe sollen leichter und kleiner werden. Auch die Anforderungen an dieEffizienz und Wartbarkeit steigen. Das gilt besonders für industrielleAnwendungen mit hohen Drehmomenten, in denen es auf eine verlustfreieKraftübertragung ankommt. Hydraulische Schrumpfscheiben stellen hiereine vorteilhafte Lösung für reibschlüssige Welle-Nabe-Verbindungen dar.Sie sind robust, haltbar, schnell zu spannen und zu lösen. Das macht sieeffizienter in der Wartung und über den gesamten Lebenszyklus.
Pravo na obrazovanje: Izazovi budućnosti kroz judikate Europskog suda za ljudska prava
Authors: Grbić Sanja , Bodul Dejan
Published: February 2025

Education and its reforms have recently entered the focus of political debates. Legislative steps are present, but there is still no de facto realization. Nevertheless, every democratic state is responsible for managing the education system in accordance with the principle of a good steward, ensuring the availability of all levels of education both in terms of space, time, and finances. Legislators undertake activities aimed at affirming the general right to education, equal access to education, prohibition of any form of discrimination and inequality in education, etc. The authors will primarily analyse the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights (hereinafter: ECtHR) to show the extent to which the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Serbia contributed to the true implementation of the full and general right to education by taking legislative, administrative, institutional and other measures. The secondary goal is to briefly compare the educational legislation in the Republic of Croatia with the legislation in the Republic of Serbia. The comparative legal presentation provides an insight into the similarities and differences between the legal regulations, and historical belonging to the same country, considering the common tradition and standards of a particular branch of law, is a logical reason for taking the Croatian and Serbian legislation as a model.
What’s CISG Got to Do with It? – Applicability of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods to Arbitration Agreements
Authors: Jablan Dušan
Published: February 2025

Arbitration agreements are among the most complex agreements in international law. They allow the parties to a certain contract to settle their potential dispute outside of national courts. However, although they are of a procedural nature, they are only contracts. In this paper, the question of whether the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) applies to arbitration agreements will be analysed. We will discuss the scope of the CISG and the interpretation of the CISG regarding this issue. Following will be the examination of the recent developments in case law and scholarly writing which dealt with this matter. Finally, we will offer our view of how the CISG governs arbitration agreements and which aspects of arbitration agreements are impacted.
Novo uređenje isporuke digitalnog sadržaja i digitalnih usluga u hrvatskom potrošačkom pravu
Authors: Mišćenić Emilija , Ileković Lidija
Published: February 2025

Directive (EU) 2019/770 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services was transposed into the Croatian legal order through the entry into force of the Act on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services on January 1, 2022. The subject of this special and new Act is the conformity of digital contentor a digital service with the contract and the rights and obligations of contractual parties in cases of non-conformity or failure to supply, as well as in cases of modification of the digital content or digital service. The introduction of legal regulation of these extremely important aspects of today’s digital everyday life is still quite a novelty and a challenge in practice in most Member States of the European Union. Despite the daily use of a wide variety of digital content and digital services by consumers, the legal regulation of this matter was lagging behind the actual development of the digital market. The article therefore provides an in-depth analysis of the novelties introduced into the Croatian legal framework and practice through harmonization with Directive (EU) 2019/770. By examining and interpreting the newly introduced autonomous European legal concepts such as interoperability, functionality, compatibility, etc., but also through practical examples of (non-) conformity of digital content and digital services, it points at the rights and obligations of consumers as users and traders as suppliers of digital content and digital services.
Međunarodni standardi zapošljavanja osoba sa invaliditetom (uz poseban osvrt na Bosnu i Hercegovinu)
Authors: Muminović Damir
Published: February 2025

This article examines international standards governing the employment of persons with disabilities, focusing on their implementation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It highlights key conventions and guidelines such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, emphasizing the importance of inclusive employment practices. The study assesses Bosnia and Herzegovina’s progress in aligning national policies with these standards, identifying challenges and potential areas for improvement. Key findings underscore the need for comprehensive legislative frameworks, accessible workplaces, and inclusive hiring practices to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. By analyzing global benchmarks and local initiatives, the article offers insights into creating more equitable employment conditions and fostering social inclusion.
Osobe s invaliditetom u pravničkoj struci: Perspektiva Republike Hrvatske
Authors: Tičić Martina
Published: February 2025

One of the most common problems for people with disabilities is employment, since prejudice, limited abilities and practical reasons significantly influence their employability. Despite the recognition of this problem, as well as the fact that many legal acts have been adopted that regulate this issue, the effect of legal provisions and numerous adopted strategies remains questionable. This paper thus investigates the position of persons with disabilities in the Republic of Croatia, focusing primarily on the representation and the possibility of advancement of such persons in the legal profession, which in general can be described as insufficiently inclusive. The paper first analyses the relevant legal framework, taking into accountboth national and international sources. Afterwards it illustrates the reality of the possibilities and difficulties faced by persons with disabilities in the legal profession. Based on the conducted analysis, it is concluded that the general issue of employment and inclusion of persons with disabilities is sufficiently regulated by law; however, spatial, psychological and social barriers can still lead to unsatisfactory results.
Klauzula zabrane konkurencije i prava zaposlenih
Authors: Adžić Stevan
Published: February 2025

The non-competition clause applies to positions where an employee can acquire specialized knowledge or access important information during their employment. Its purpose is to protect the employer from potential harm caused by the disclosure of information or secrets to third parties, while also limiting the employee’s rights to work after the employment relationship ends. The employment contract specifies the duration of the non-competition period, which, according to the current Labor Law, cannot exceed two years. Additionally, this clause can be geographically limited to avoid competition in the local market. In case of a breach of the non-competition obligation, the employer has the right to claim damages.
Personalna asistencija kao preduslov zapošljavanja i radnog angažovanja osoba sa invaliditetom
Authors: Mirić Filip
Published: February 2025

The quality of life of persons with disabilities largely depends on their employment. With successful employment, people with a disabilitis can achieve their personal and professional goals and becomes an active member of society. Personal assistance is an important form of non-institutional support for persons with disabilities in the work process. Its essence is that the focus of attention is on the user himself and his needs. Personal assistance enables people with disabilities to join social activities and meet their personal, professional and social needs. It is actually the embodiment of the philosophy of independent living, the principles of which are: the possibility of choice, independence in decision-making, control over the work of assistants, responsibility and the right to make mistakes. In addition to the legal and by-law regulations in the Republic of Serbia, which are important for the application of personal assistance. Its application in Niš paper will be also indicated in the paper. Also, some proposals for the reform of legal and sub-legal regulations and by-laws, in order to improve the implementation of this form of non-institutional support for persons with disabilities will be analyzed and discussed.
FORMULASI SEDIAAN LIP BALM DARI EKSTRAK ETANOL BUAH SEMANGKA (Citrullus lanatus) SEBAGAI TABIR SURYA
Authors: Safina Hasya , Masyithah T Cut , Natanael P
Published: February 2025

Lip Balm merupakan sediaan kosmetik dengan formula pelembab yang dioleskan pada bibir untuk mencegah bibir kering dan melidungi bibir dari pengaruh negatif lingkungan. Buah semangka (Citrullus lanatus) selain digunakan sebagai penghilang dahaga juga berfungsi sebagai antioksidan alami. Di dalam buah semangka terdapat zat karotenoid bernama likopen yang berfungsi sebagai zat antioksidan yang sangat kuat dan terbukti kemampuannya mengendalikan singlet oxygen. Metode yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini adalah eksperimental. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui buah semangka (Citrullus lanatus) dapat diformulasikan sebagai lip balm yang mengandung tabir surya. Hasil penelitian pemeriksaan mutu fisik sediaan pada formula F0, F1, F2, dan F3 berbentuk semi padat, putih, merah muda dan merah muda tua. Uji stabilitas menunjukkan bahwa sediaan stabil pada suhu ruangan. Uji homogenitas menunjukkan sediaan homogen artinya tidak terdapat partikel kasar atau susunan yang tidak homogen. Nilai rata-rata pH 6,23 – 5,04 masih sesuai dengan pH fisiologis kulit yaitu 4,5 – 6,5. Uji Iritasi pada keempat formulasi tidak memberikan efek iritasi pada kulit. Uji aktivitas pada sediaan dengan menghitung nilai SPF pada sediaan menunjukkan bahwa pada formulasi F1, F2 dan F3 mengandung nilai SPF dengan tingkat proteksi yang berbeda. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini adalah buah semangka (Citrullus lanatus) dapat diformulasikan sebagai lip balm yang mengandung tabir surya.
Education of Adolescents about Anemia and Reproductive Health as A Stunting Prevention Effort
Authors: Reviani Nia , Amira Oktaria Sarah , Syefi Febriyanti Monica , Rahayu Samaria Adinda , Yulanda Buca , Jutan Sanjaya Stevanus , Harlim Ago
Published: February 2025

Teenagers are an asset and the next generation of the nation, where the future of the nation and state for the future is in their hands. For this reason, it is crucial and inevitable to pay attention to the condition of teenagers today, including their health, specifically regarding reproductive health. Anemia and reproductive health are two things that cannot be separated when talking about adolescent health to prepare them to become a generation that will also have children. It is hoped that the long chain of the stunting phenomenon can be slowly reduced and even broken by preparing the current generation to become a generation that is ready and healthy both physically and physically. Community service activities with the theme of youth education about anemia and reproductive health in Rancakalong Village and Pamekaran Village involved 53 participants consisting of young women with sociodemographic characteristics of early teens and late teens, with junior and senior high school education. The activity results showed an increase in young women's knowledge about anemia and reproductive health, where based on the post-test results, an average score of 88.4 ± 5.6 was obtained from the pre-test results of 59.5 ± 12.6. Thus, it can be concluded that educational activities are significantly useful in increasing young women's knowledge in Rancakalong and Pamekaran villages about anemia and reproductive health.
Empowering Asian Students Through Artificial Intelligence: A Workshop on Predicting Plant Growth to Support Smart Farming
Authors: Nurchim Nurchim , Nurmalitasari Nurmalitasari
Published: February 2025

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture has revolutionized traditional farming practices, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. This study highlights a workshop aimed at equipping students with practical AI skills, specifically focusing on linear regression techniques for crop growth prediction. The workshop, involved 55 students from nine Asian countries, fostering cross-cultural collaboration. Participants were introduced to theoretical concepts and engaged in hands-on training, covering data preprocessing, region of interest extraction, and model implementation using Python. The program emphasized the role of AI in addressing agricultural challenges such as resource optimization and food security. The workshop was conducted in five stages: preparation, implementation, evaluation, dissemination, and participant engagement. Pre and post-test evaluations revealed a significant improvement in participants’ AI knowledge, with average scores increasing from 45% to 85%. Practical activities enabled students to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, enhancing their ability to predict crop growth using AI techniques. Dissemination efforts included reports and publications to inspire similar global initiatives. The results demonstrated the workshop's effectiveness in bridging knowledge gaps, fostering sustainable agricultural practices, and preparing a skilled workforce capable of leveraging AI to address future challenges in smart farming.
Enhancing the Role of Advanced Independent Workforce Mentors in Indonesia Through Dual Monitoring and Evaluation
Authors: Lukman Hakim Dani , Fernando Agus , Satwhikawara Rachmi , Veronica Selly , Wishnu Perdana Widiputra Anthonius
Published: February 2025

The Advanced Independent Workforce (AIW) program plays a pivotal role in facilitating the development of micro and small enterprises in Indonesia.  Nonetheless, various challenges, including inconsistent mentorship and limited evaluation mechanisms, impede its overall effectiveness.  In response to these issues, a Dual Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) system was implemented to enhance the role of AIW mentors.  This system comprises one-on-one meetings aimed at delivering personalized guidance, as well as onsite monitoring and evaluation to assess real-time business progress and operational challenges. This initiative was executed across multiple provinces in Indonesia, engaging mentors, mentees, and relevant stakeholders.  The findings indicate that the DME system significantly enhances mentor effectiveness, bolsters business sustainability, and improves problem-solving capabilities.  The one-on-one meetings afforded structured feedback and capacity-building opportunities for mentors, while onsite evaluations facilitated direct observation and timely interventions for mentees.  The integration of direct engagement and field-based evaluation not only strengthened mentorship strategies but also increased mentee confidence and promoted adaptive business practices.  This study underscores the importance of a structured mentoring model in workforce development and recommends the expansion of DME coverage, the incorporation of digital tools, and the development of standardized evaluation metrics.  This approach presents a scalable model for analogous economic empowerment programs, thereby ensuring sustainable mentorship and the success of enterprises.
Investment Risk Analysis Through Portfolio Diversification Using It Based Company’s Stocks and Cryptocurrency
Authors: Widodo Iqbal , Mukti Soma Abdul
Published: February 2025

Investment is an activity carried out for the purpose of gaining profit in the future by entrusting their assets to several assets such as stocks, securities such as deposits and bonds, property, precious metals, jewelry, foreign currencies, cryptocurrencies, commodities, startup companies, and so on. Stock investment is one of the investment options that is considered profitable because its value will go hand in hand with the company's performance from the stock, and also the value of regular dividends which are an added value to the profits obtained. Cryptocurrency is also now starting to become a new alternative in investment solutions because of its decentralization concept which makes cryptocurrency have very high volatility where it has a fairly high risk but also has a high return value.
Due to the advantages and disadvantages of Stocks and cryptocurrencies, an idea emerged to be able to diversify between stocks and cryptocurrencies in order to find the best and most optimal investment results by creating a portfolio that is a combination of stocks and cryptocurrencies The results of this study are expected to be useful as a reference that can be used to set investment strategies for investors who are interested in investing in stocks and cryptocurrencies to get the most optimal results with the lowest risk.
Legal Certainty Of Nominee Agreements In The Transfer Of Ownership Rights To Land Based On An Absolute Letter Of Power
Authors: Dyah Pertiwi Meliana , Grahani Firdausy Adriana , Budi Kharisma Dona
Published: February 2025

Article 21 of Law Number 5 of 1960 concerning Basic Agrarian Regulations (UUPA) also states that those entitled to Property Rights are Indonesian Citizens and Legal Entities appointed by the Government. However, in fact, there are still many practices of Nominee agreements based on absolute power of attorney to avoid these legal restrictions in order to disguise ownership of land. The urgency of this research is the importance of studying the legal certainty of nominee agreements based on absolute power of attorney. In this legal research, the normative and prescriptive legal research methods are used. In this legal research, the author uses a statutory regulatory approach, a conceptual approach and a case approach. The author utilizes primary and secondary legal materials. Data collection techniques in this research are carried out through literature studies. In this legal research, the Legal Material Analysis Technique is used with the Syllogism Method, which is a deductive way of thinking that applies logical principles to reach conclusions based on general and specific premises. Nominee agreements based on absolute power of attorney, based on the valid conditions of the agreement in Article 1320 of the Civil Code, have violated the lawful purpose because they disguise the original ownership of the land object and constitute legal smuggling. Instruction of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 14 of 1982 concerning the Prohibition of the Use of Absolute Power of Attorney as a Transfer of Land Rights expressly prohibits the use of absolute power of attorney to transfer or disguise ownership of land rights. In this case, a name borrowing agreement in the transfer of land ownership rights based on an absolute power of attorney, which does not comply with the rules or laws, does not provide legal certainty for the holder of the letter.
First to file, Trademark squatting, Fairness, Famous Marks and Law Reform.
Authors: Nathania Michelle
Published: February 2025

Trademark protection in Indonesia is regulated under the first to file system, in which rights to a trademark are granted to the party who first registers it at the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI). Although this system provides legal certainty, its application often leads to injustice, especially in the case of trademark squatting, where a party who is not in good faith registers a mark that has been recognized by another party with the aim of obtaining profits. This research aims to analyze the application of the first to file principle in trademark registration in Indonesia from the perspective of justice, as well as evaluate the legal measures that can be applied to prevent abuse of this system. This research uses the normative juridical method with the analysis of primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials, as well as John Rawls' theory of justice approach as the basis for policy evaluation. The results show that weaknesses in the definition of good faith, the criteria for famous marks, and the limitation of similarities in essence cause legal uncertainty and open loopholes for abuse. Policy reform is needed through improving the legal substance, strengthening the institutional structure of the DJKI, and simplifying the dispute resolution mechanism through mediation and arbitration. The research conclusions emphasize the importance of more inclusive and equitable legal reforms to protect the rights of legitimate trademark owners, especially small and medium enterprises. With proper legal reform, it is expected that the trademark protection system in Indonesia can become more transparent, effective, and contribute to fair business competition.
Enhancement of Productivity and Economic Analysis of Tubular Solar Still with Acrylic Cover Material
Authors: ASHISH KUMAR SHRIVASTAVA  , T Ravi Kiran  , Anil Singh Yadav
Published: February 2025

The integration of solar stills with materials capable of changing the phase and acting as storage for latent heat is an effective option for producing potable water from brackish water. Nevertheless, no single organic phase change material exhibits all the necessary advantageous properties, such as a particular temperature of melting and latent heat of fusion, to function well in a solar still under varying environmental circumstances. A tubular solar still comprising five copper cylinders filled with paraffin wax has shown a significant increase in distillation yield. The impact of depth of basin water on performance of stills was examined (PCM with water depth of 4 cm) using Modified Tubular Solar Still (MTSS) under environmental conditions for city of Bhopal located in Madhya Pradesh, India. The result revealed a collective yield for Conventional Tubular Solar Still (CTSS) and the Modified Tubular Solar Still (MTSS) as approximately 4.1 and 5.5 kg/m2 respectively. The result reveals that total hourly yields for CTSS and MTSS are approximately 1.22 and 2.24 kg/m2 respectively. The production of solar distillate rose by 50.26% with the use of PCM in MTSS, in contrast to the basic scenario without PCM, where the output of solar distillate was 46.44% in CTSS. Water costs per liter for CTSS and MTSS-Acrylic are 0.14 and 0.13 US dollars, respectively.
Management of Production Processes and Economic Assessment at a Mining Enterprise Under Conditions of Political Instability
Authors: DYCHKOVSKYI Roman
Published: February 2025

This study provides a comprehensive economic assessment of longwall mining operations at the Velykomostivska mine, part of Lvivvuhillia SE, using the criteria recommended by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for evaluating business projects. The research focuses on applying a structured approach to assess the financial, technical, and operational aspects of longwall mining, considering the current socio-economic and geopolitical conditions in Ukraine. The study aims to enhance resource extraction efficiency while maintaining economic and operational sustainability amidst political and market instability. The evaluation methodology is based on UNIDO standards, incorporating a detailed cost-benefit analysis and metrics such as internal rate of return (IRR), net present value (NPV), and the payback period. These metrics help determine the financial feasibility and overall viability of longwall mining operations at the Velykomostivska mine. Additionally, the study examines risk factors, market conditions, and investment requirements, aligning them with best practices in project management. The findings highlight strategic areas for optimizing the economic resilience and productivity of the mine, offering insights into sustainable resource management and decision-making. The research contributes to the broader field of mining enterprise management by presenting a robust evaluation framework that can adapt to dynamic socio-political challenges while supporting the long-term growth of the sector in Ukraine.
Challenges and Opportunities of Footwear Business in Europe to Escalation Sustainable Value Creation: A Literature Review
Authors: SAHA Nibedita , SAHA Nabanita , SÁHA Tomas , SÁHA Petr
Published: February 2025

In today’s highly volatile dynamic world, growing sustainable value creation for any businesses especially for footwear business is a great challenge. Footwear is also considering as a garment used for fashion and adornment as well as to protect the feet from the adverse environment and prevent injuries. One of the major contests for footwear businesses in Europe is how to high-quality, high-added value segments, and niche markets in footwear businesses flourishes from the socioeconomic and global business perspective point. The aim of this paper is to categorize the opportunities as well as the current challenges tackled by Europe in footwear businesses. Additionally, research on footwear businesses in Europe and its sustainability has received considerable attention by the European Commission. Therefore, this study drives to address the following gaps. Such as: identifying the essential factors of socioeconomic effect of Europe’s footwear business; key enabling strategies and business management policies for creating high-quality and high-added value markets in footwear businesses, social innovation ecosystems in footwear businesses for strengthening the capacity and enhancing footwear business; classify the benefits of footwear businesses innovation ecosystems for achieving sustainable development of footwear businesses in Europe; impact on apparel and footwear business in EU during and post COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, this review intends to highlight the above-mentioned issues which are nowadays are the burning topic of maintaining sustainable value creation for footwear business in Europe. The approach of this study reveals to focus on European footwear market fashions; the way the economy is slowly recovering to increase sustainable value. Moreover, encompassing the literature review this paper put more emphasis on the major drivers, i.e., the recent challenges of footwear business globally that are the growth of eco fashion footwear and changing lifestyles.
The Importance of Intangible Assets in Today’s Digital Economy
Authors: (CIOBOTAR) Alina BUTNARU
Published: February 2025

The paper set out to analyze the main factors behind the traceability to the digital economy. The right perspective on intangibles can change the views of management, accounting professionals and clients alike. The changes will be more and more, so it is very important to understand the conditions and factors that have led to the current economy: the internet, globalization, consumer preferences. The knowledge economy and the digital economy are in close dependence, intellectual capital is now no less important than technology. Thus, intangible assets are propelled by both human resources and artificial intelligence because the digital economy was designed by people, for people and started from knowledge. The paper approaches intangibles from different perspectives, for example the accounting perspective looks at their classification, valuation and reporting in financial statements; the psychology perspective looks at the perception of value and the impact on behavior in decision making; the marketing perspective looks at brands, customers, and the ethics perspective focuses on the relationship between intangibles and social life. The shift of focus from physical production to knowledge generation is an important benchmark for the evolution of intangibles in the asset structure of enterprises. Creativity, through the development of patents, know-how or technological performance, is increasingly contributing to the creation of more value. Regulating the recording of intangibles is a complex task, but because intangibles are present in all areas of activity, the rules need to be as clear as possible so that companies’ financial situation is illustrated as transparently as possible.
Alternative Spatial Delimitation Model for Polycentric Metropolitan Areas: A Case Study of Metropolis GZM
Authors: HANUSIK Andrzej
Published: February 2025

This paper presents an alternative model for area delimitation, using the Metropolis GZM region as a study area. The analysis is based on data available in the region’s strategic documents. Ward’s method, an agglomerative clustering approach, served as the primary method for delimitation, with preliminary statistical processing applied to the data. The findings partially contrast with the methods currently employed in urban practice for delimiting the Metropolis GZM area, which typically classify regions as core cities and other municipalities. These results will form the basis for assessing the fit of multiple regression models for Metropolis GZM and comparing the findings with previous analyses. This work thus constitutes the next stage in an ongoing research project on area and functional delimitation as a determinant of the effectiveness of transport policy in polycentrically dispersed urban regions.
How reliable are process-based 222radon emission maps? Results from an atmospheric 222radon inversion in Europe
Authors: Maier Fabian , Falge Eva , Gachkivskyi Maksym , Henne Stephan , Karstens Ute , Kikaj Dafina , Levin Ingeborg , Manning Alistair , Rödenbeck Christian , Gerbig Christoph
Published: February 2025

Abstract. The radioactive noble gas radon (222Rn) is a suitable tracer for atmospheric transport and mixing processes that can be used to evaluate and calibrate atmospheric transport models or to estimate greenhouse gas emissions using the so-called Radon-Tracer method. However, the prerequisite for these applications is a reliable estimate of the 222Rn fluxes from the soil. In this study, we evaluate two process-based 222Rn flux maps for Europe based on two different soil moisture reanalysis products (GLDAS-Noah and ERA5-Land) using the flux results obtained from a one-year 222Rn inversion performed with the CarboScope-Regional inversion system and 222Rn observations from 17 European sites. We observe that, in particular, the ERA5-Land based 222Rn flux map underestimates the data-driven fluxes from the inversion in Central Europe in 2021. Our inversion results yield ca. 20 % (GLDAS-Noah) to almost 100 % (ERA5-Land) larger 222Rn fluxes than the respective process-based a priori fluxes within a domain covering Germany. Also, the temporal variability seems to be underestimated by the process-based 222Rn flux maps. We found a significant anti-correlation of -0.6 and -0.8 between the posterior flux estimate using a flat (uniform) prior inversion and the GLDAS-Noah and ERA5-Land soil moisture estimates, respectively, indicating that soil moisture is an important driver for the temporal variability of the 222Rn fluxes. To investigate the impact of the modelled atmospheric transport on the inversion results, we performed sensitivity runs using two other Lagrangian transport models. The respective annual mean a posteriori fluxes agree within ca. 10 %.