bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
POLICIES FOR ROTATING AND PROMOTING EMPLOYEES TO INCREASE WORK MOTIVATION AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Authors: Suratman Maman
Published: July 2023

Employee performance in a company is the result of the quality and quantity of the work achieved by employees in carrying out their duties in accordance with the responsibilities given to them. Performance does not always meet expectations. Motivation is one of the determinants of good performance. Employee motivation can be influenced by several factors including promotion and rotation of employees. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of rotation and promotion policies on work motivation and the implications for employee performance. The research method used is descriptive verification. The units of analysis are permanent employees of the Tirta Intan Regional Drinking Water Company (Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum Tirtamarta) in Garut Regency. The determination of the sample was carried out by using the sampling percentage table as proposed by Yount (1999). Data collection was carried out with a questionnaire and through observations. The statistical tests in this study used correlation and regression analysis. The results of the f-test show that the three variables (job rotation, promotion, and work motivation) simultaneously affect employee performance. The partial T-test results show that each variable (job rotation and promotion) has an effect on work motivation, and work motivation has an effect on employee performance.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEANINGFULNESS OF WORK EFFECTS ON ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE
Authors: Purba Sylvia Diana , Sitorus Tivia Venica Tami
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the psychological meaningfulness of work and work engagement effect on organizational commitment. The convenience technique was used to collect data from 307 respondents with 123 and 184 from generations X and Y in the Human Resource Department (HRD) in Jakarta, Indonesia. Path analysis was conducted to diagnose effect of psychological meaningfulness and work engagement on organizational commitment, using SPSS and Macro Process Hayes 2013. The hypothesis test confirms that psychological meaningfulness significantly affects work engagement in the Y generation without affecting organizational commitment. Meanwhile, work engagement influences organizational commitment significantly and perfectly mediates the influences of psychological meaningfulness on organizational commitment. Conversely, psychological meaningfulness of work has a positive significant effect on work engagement and organizational commitment among the X generation. This study proves that the psychological meaningfulness of work in the Y generation has no significant increase in organizational commitment, with a rise in work engagement. Therefore, millennials are more challenged in carrying out their work with psychological meaningfulness of work.
The Effect of Lesson Plans Based on IB Education Philosophy and UbD Model on Student Achievement
Authors: Yüksel Zühal , Çeliköz Nadir , Akın Haci Bekir , Bozkurt Saide Hicran
Published: July 2023

This study was made based on some discussions attempting to improve the quality of education by creating appropriate learning areas, differentiating education according to each student's interests, learning styles, and multiple intelligences. The aim of the study is the implementation and analysis of social studies lesson plans prepared in accordance with "UbD" and ‘’IB Planner’’ for 3rd grade students. The study was conducted using a nested-mixed design within the framework of mixed method research. In the quantitative dimension of the study, pretest-posttest control group experimental model data were used. In the qualitative dimension, the data based on the feedbacks of teachers who are the implementers of the lesson plans were used. The study group of the quantitative dimension consisted of 320 students in the 3rd grade of a public primary school who voluntarily participated in the study. The study group of the qualitative dimension consists of 36 primary school teachers who are the implementers of the prepared lesson plan. The findings of the study show that the social studies lesson plans prepared based on the IB Planner and the UbD model made a significant difference in favor of the experimental group on both student accomplishment (posttest) and student achievement(pretest-posttest). The qualitative findings obtained from the teachers' feedback on the prepared and implemented plans indicated that the plans included enriched activities and were comprehensively prepared to appeal to all students, including students with special needs and gifted students in the same class. In addition, it was observed that the differentiated content in IB and UbD lesson plans was not limited to methods and techniques, but also included assessment and evaluation techniques. Both quantitative and qualitative findings revealed that the plans were designed in such a way that students could effectively acquire the prescribed behavior. Moreover, the implementation of the plans improved students' social skills, self-management skills, communication skills, research and thinking skills, increased their self-confidence and raised their achievement.
Sources of uncertainty and their impact on stock prices evidence from emerging economies
Authors: Nazir Noman , Bashir Zahid , Izhar Syed Usman , Jamshed Yasir
Published: July 2023

This study investigates the short- and long-term effects of various sources of uncertainty on the share prices of key exchanges in emerging nations. The sample comprises monthly time series data from January 2017 to December 2021 for China, India, Russia, and Brazil. The study contains a version of Autoregressive-Distributive-Lag (ARDL) with error correction as well as other relevant approaches to time series. Economic policy, climate policy, pandemics, and Twitter-based uncertainty may cause a long-term decline in SSE (Shanghai Stock Exchange) composite index and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) Sensex index. In China, geopolitical, climatic, and pandemic uncertainty are short-term sources of uncertainty, and in India, economic policy, geopolitical, and pandemic uncertainty. Moreover, no sources of uncertainty have a long-term impact on Russia’s Moscow Exchange (MOEX) index. All sources except climate uncertainty are short-term MOEX index contributors. Pandemics and Twitter-based uncertainty are long-term sources, whereas economic policy and Twitter-based uncertainty are short-term sources for Brazilian Stock Exchange (BOVESPA) Index. This research adds to the literature by examining the relationship between distinct sources of uncertainty and an emerging market share prices index. It provides the behavior of leading share price indexes in the presence of uncertainty. The study’s conclusions only apply to emerging economies. Future research may take into account a panel dataset consisting of a large number of emerging nations to examine the same set of variables.
Sustainable Financing in the Context of Global Crisis and Digital Transformations
Authors:   National Scientific Research Institute for Labor and Social Protection, Bucharest, Romania, Ciobanu Ghenadie , Popescu (Groaznicu) Luminița Nicoleta ,   Bucharest Universityof Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Răducanu Dragoș ,   Artifex University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, Gombos Carol Cristina ,   Bucharest Universityof Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

In the current conditions, we are facing multiple crises both at the global level and at the level of countries, development regions and local level. At the same time, we are also facing economic and technological changes and digital transformations. At all levels of development, sustainability processes need to be supported financially, with investments, with technologies. In this sense, the financing and investment mechanisms are diverse and very complex. In this article, we have proposed to review the sustainability financing approach at the international level with a review of the sustainability approach at the level of the banking system and bank management. We approached the experience of banks' involvement in sustainable activity, the involvement of banks in sustainable development activity considering the priorities of sustainable development at the European level, the existing objectives, financing and investment needs. We proposed to approach the development of sustainable financing with methodological support in order to build the entropic model realized through the entropic logic of the managerial system.
Electricity Price Evolution and the Disruptive Economic and Geopolitical Context on the Spot Market. A Romanian Case Study
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Bâra Adela , Oprea Simona-Vasilica ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Niculae Andreea-Mihaela ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

The current context of the electricity markets is marked by the lingering effects of COVID-19 and the conflict in Ukraine that have a significant influence on the European wholesale electricity markets. Both Day-Ahead Market (DAM) and balancing market have been heavily impacted by fluctuating prices. This trend started in October 2021 when the lockdowns were removed and the high request for commodities led to a higher inflation. Then in 2022, the conflict in Ukraine accentuated this evolution and even higher prices were recorded for electricity, gas, oil and other resources. In this paper, we analyze a set of fundamental variables and provide an electricity price forecast on DAM using a multiple regression model. The exogenous variables considered in this paper are the following: power system data (total consumption, total generation and its breakdown: renewables (RES) and Non-RES), economic data (inflation, interest rate), certificate price for CO2 emissions (EU-ETS), level of Danube River and other resources prices (oil, gas). Interesting insights can be extracted from a data set that consists of merged time series collected from January 2019 until August 2022. The results are measured using Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE).
The Effect of Renewable Energy Consumption in Romania
Authors: Darie Flavius Cosmin
Published: July 2023

The development of a national economy generally takes into account its capability to generate and maintain access to energy resources constantly. Thus, powerful nations are usually associated with considerable energy consumptions. However, this correlation can slowly disappear as soon as nations focus their attention towards renewable energy and intensify its contribution to sustainable growth. Sustainable development can be achieved through conservation of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, education of the labour force and adaptation to modern technologies. The education system must be tailored in accordance with the changing requirements as the perspectives of the society are currently oriented towards a green economy supported by green technologies. The aims of this research paper are to examine the current situation of renewable energy in Romania and to question the ability of household to transition to green energy. In order to reach the objectives of this research paper, the author used secondary quantitative research methodology. Therefore, the author identified and obtained the necessary information through desk research from mainly top scientific journals related to this topic and Eurostat. Significant increase in the energy prices directly impacts both the economic operators and household consumption as the disposable income for households will be reduced drastically due to the inflation being present in many other sectors. From 2018 to 2020, the gross final energy consumption as well as the renewable energy production have increased year by year. However, in 2021, the gross final energy consumption as well as the renewable energy production have slightly decreased due to the inflation affecting energy input and raw materials prices. The originality of this research paper consists in the fact that it provides an up-to-date overview of the Romanian economy and its energy sector, including a viable solution to the energy problem.
The Correlation Between Motivation and Employee Satisfaction in the Service Industry
Authors:   University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania, Mihai Laurențiu Stelian , Birchi Florin-Aurelian
Published: July 2023

This paper aims to analyse the correlation between the two dimensions of motivation (intrinsic and extrinsic), rewards and recognition, and employee performance, being one of the first studies to tackle this problem in the context of the service industry of Southern Romania. The data was collected using a quantitative survey of 161 employees from various service industries, such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and professional services. The results were analysed using partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS4.10 software. Our findings have shown that there is a strong, positive relationship between intrinsic motivation, on the one hand, and extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, and employee satisfaction, as well as between rewards and recognition and extrinsic motivation. Moreover, our research did not find a significant correlation between rewards and recognition and intrinsic motivation, maybe due to the way reward and recognition (RR) was constructed, most items being related to financial, tangible rewards, which tend to have a more significant influence on extrinsic motivation (EM) rather than intrinsic motivation (IM). Our findings might be of use for service managers to better understand how to motivate their employees in order to ensure their maximum performance.
Challenges Regarding the Performance of Public Investment Projects
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Dima Cristina , Rădulescu Carmen Valentina ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Petrescu Irina Elena ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Diaconu Amelia ,   Artifex University, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

Investments, approached as a factor influencing the future, have an essential role in economic growth and development by stimulating the production process and by creating new, high-performing structures that are correlated with the specific needs of individuals and society. From the point of view of access to resources, but also of economic-social competition, economic development generates a higher level of performance, certified on the basis of qualitative and quantitative evaluation processes. In this context, the analysis system of investment projects must be based on operational principles and instruments with medium and long-term impact, capable of aligning with strategic visions. In this paper, based on the research carried out in the specialized literature and the analyzed studies regarding public investments, we identify the current challenges regarding the performance of public investment projects and propose a series of criteria for evaluating the performance of public investments and a sequence of stages to ensure the elimination of non-performing projects at the local, regional and national level. The results of the present research reveal the inadequate prioritization of public investments to ensure adequate sustainability and offer us the opportunity to develop new research directions in the following works in which we will analyze the impact that inadequate prioritization has on the sustainability of local, regional and national communities.
Innovative Enterprises in Europe – a Country Cluster Analysis using R Shiny
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Tudorel Andrei , Mirică Andreea ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Petcu Ionela-Roxana ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

For EU countries, keeping and growing innovative business is vital in order to be globally competitive. Innovation in enterprises, as a cornerstone for future production, is of great significance for all countries depending more and more on services. Due to the way innovation is understood within enterprises, such process no longer is bound to single entity. It easily exceeds the sphere of one organisation rapidly evolving to an ecosystem of many actors and 3rd party suppliers and different shareholders across different countries. All these aspects reveal the link between business development, effective created value for the customers and the potential to innovate. The role of information technology both from operational perspective and in the development of innovative potential and new products is currently acknowledged both by enterprises and by small start-up companies. In such context, Eurostat introduced a new tool, “Innovation profiles”, to monitor enterprise innovation level. Thus, our paper explores such data analysing the similarities between 17 European countries. The source is Eurostat and latest data available from 2020, is used. The results of the Cluster Analysis performed in R Shiny app are obtained employing Pearson Correlation coefficient, measuring the Squared Euclidian distance, and the Ward linkage method. Positive moderate to low correlation is obtained in terms of innovation for the three obtained clusters, emphasizing the link between Romania, Poland, and Bulgaria.
Impact Assessment of Pomegranate Cultivation Using Reclaimed Wastewater
Authors:   University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Bari, Italy, Giungato Paquale , Rana Roberto Leonardo ,   University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy, Tricase Caterina ,   University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Published: July 2023

The approval of national specific legislative acts and the subsequent elaboration of the regional Water Protection Plans have raised attention on reclaimed wastewater as an abundant usable resource for irrigation or industrial purposes in the Apulia region. Among interesting cultivation pomegranate represent a commodity with niche market share among consumers paying attention to healthy way of life. In the present paper the objective of evaluating the environmental impact and nutritional efficiency of this resource was achieved by comparing 3 treatment scenarios: a) Irrigation with conventional water and fertilization capable of satisfying 100% of the expected nutritional requirements; b) Irrigation with reclaimed urban wastewater and fertilization capable of satisfying 100% of the expected nutritional requirements and c) Irrigation with refined urban waste water and fertilization capable of satisfying 50% of the expected nutritional requirements. The methodology to evaluate the impact assessment was the Life Cycle Assessment. Findings indicate the reclaimed wastewater scenario as the lowest impacting due to electricity consumption for the pumping system of the irrigation infrastructure of pomegranate. Fertirrigation of pomegranate using reclaimed wastewater with 50% lower fertilization does not satisfy the nutrient needs and this supplement should be commensurate to the reclaimed wastewater nutrient content. Results provide to stakeholders the sustainable decision support and this represent the practical implication of this study. Moreover the case study represents an original subject both for the crop, fertirrigation and the location choice of the cultivation and the methodology used.
AI Trends: Salient Aspects for the Manufacturing Sector and Its Global Supply Chain
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Dijmǎrescu Eleonora
Published: July 2023

There has been a lot of buzz around latest AI chatbots. No doubt generative AI comes with the potential to significantly increase productivity for specific tasks in the corporate world. However, we must keep in mind that AI trend is currently in a hyped context and it is important to demystify what are just inflated expectations. The manufacturing sector and its global supply chain are areas where the chatbots implementation can help to achieve sustainability goals and identifying ways for improvement. In summary AI algorithms are transforming the manufacturing sector and its global supply chain by enabling predictive maintenance, improving quality control, optimizing the supply chain and manufacturing processes, enabling mass customization, facilitating autonomous operations and promoting sustainability. To answer the question what the AI strategies for the manufacturing sector and its global supply chain are, it was conducted a review of the recent scientific literatures to detect the salient aspects. With these identified directions it was cross-checked the news press articles of seven large global consulting companies to pinpoint the highlights and lowlights. For better understanding of the AI expectations, a cross table survey had been considered with strengthen, opportunities and limitations. However, the roadmap to implement those directions is up to each corporate company.
Is Digitalization Gender-Neutral? Gender Digital Divide Status in EU
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Holotă Anamaria , Drăgoi Mihaela-Cristina ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romani
Published: July 2023

This paper examines the matter of gender digital divide, a phenomenon which limits the equitable realization of digital transformation benefits. A synthesis of deep root causes is presented to better understand the issue and the factors contributing to women’s exclusion from digitalization. The case study examines the gender gap in the European Union by analyzing three indicators: percentage of the population who has used the internet in the past 12 months, percentage of the population who has used the internet to interact with public authorities, and percentage of population who has used the internet for online banking and e-commerce. Based on the indicators, gender gap was calculated in absolute and relative terms and the beta convergence is also analyzed. Results show the remarkable evolution in terms of both digital transformation and reducing the gender gap at EU-27 level and a distinct pattern of β-convergence, proving that countries which start with lower ICT indicators achieve higher growth over time. Most of the EU member states focused on the issue and created gender-adaptive policies which helped them reduce the gap in the past ten years. Finally, the paper displays a collection of such best practices and measures that promote complete participation and inclusion of women and girls in the digital revolution.
Design of Sustainable Business Models Using the Example of the Medical Supply Store
Authors:   Babeş-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Heide Michael
Published: July 2023

Research background and context: Megatrends, new technologies, increasing customer demands and current challenges in the VUCA world are changing established business models in the German healthcare sector. The global Corona pandemic, which broke out at the beginning of 2020, is seen as a catalyst for the digital transformation of organisations to ensure innovation and competitiveness. Purpose/objectives: This research contribution is intended to show organisations how the digital transformation can be shaped. A sustainable further development of the business model is the key to success. Through the intelligent selection of business model characteristics, added value should be generated for the (stationary) medical supply store. Design/research methodology: In his research project, the author combined secondary data on business models and expert interviews to develop a process model. Findings, originality/value and possible practical implications: In times of disruptive change, serious impacts on established business models will become increasingly common and strategically challenging for companies. Organisations need to understand the most important value drivers for their business, as they have a significant impact on the success of the business model. A digital accompaniment of the customer in the use of the medical product or service is indispensable today. At the same time, the holistic understanding of the customer influences the profiling of the company
Bank Non-Performing Loans – a Panel Data-Based Analysis in European Context. Study Case: Germany
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania and Institute of National Economy, Bucharest, Romania, Ghiță Simona Ioana , Boboc Cristina-Rodica ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania and Institute of National Economy, Bucharest, Romania., Ghita Oana-Maria ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania., Toma Sorin George ,   University of Bucharest,Bucharest, Romania.
Published: July 2023

Humanity has recently been crossed by periods of great crises, and banks have had a particularly important role in keeping the economy afloat and in relaunching economic activities in these difficult periods. If we refer to the stability, health and efficiency of the banking system, one of the important factors mentioned in the specialized literature is the size of Non-Performing Loans. The present work carries out a time and space analysis of this indicator for the EU member countries, observing its behavior during major crises. Thus, in the distribution of European countries there was a decrease in the median level of the indicator and in its variability, but also an increase in the predominance of countries with low non-performing loans ratio. At the same time, the case of Germany is studied, with the strong and weak points of its banking system and the key determinants of the rate of non-performing loans, for the main commercial banks in Germany are identified, using a panel data regression model. The results revealed that the indicator-level is negatively and significantly correlated with the loan-deposit ratio and the degree of financial profitability and positively and significantly correlated with the total value of assets and the degree of capital adequacy. From this emerges the need to promote policies to stimulate the prudent behavior of banks in granting loans, in order to ensure the stability and health of the banking system in European countries.
A SWOT Analysis of the Romanian Food Industry’s Approach to Innovation
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Popescu (Iacobescu) Ioana Maria , Zavatin (Chilea) Iuliana ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Pamfilie Rodica ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Olaru Stelian ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

Innovation, the engine of well-developed economies, is crucial worldwide. Even in times of disruption, as the last years confirmed, the companies that continued to have innovation in the focus were better prepared for facing challenges and identifying new opportunities for future positive development. Innovation can make the difference between a well-run business and one that is driven by inertia. It is obvious that innovative activities can improve business development, but it is unclear how to build an efficient innovation system or strategy. In order to study the way innovation is approached in food organizations, in Romania, we have conducted an exploratory research, structured on 5 important topics: how organizations are defining innovations, what kind of innovations are developed, how innovation is implemented and managed, what measurement methods are used, and which is the strategy for innovation management. An additional topic was focused on companies’ concerns towards sustainability. After conducting the exploratory empirical research, a SWOT analysis was developed, to uncover the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the Romanian food industry’s approach to innovation. The aim of the paper is to point out the opportunities and beneficial elements of innovation management in Romania’s food sector, but also the weaknesses and threats in order to identify ways of surpassing them. The purpose of the research is answering the following questions: What is the importance of innovation management, sustainability, and quality management in the Romanian food companies? Is there a common definition and a common approach for innovation management in food industry? What measurement methods are used for measuring the impact of innovation? Which is the strategy for innovation management? The structure of the research, with practical implications, offers an additional novelty and originality approach for studying the innovation management in Romania’s food sector. According to National Statistical Institute Innovation data, big organizations are driving the most consistent part of the economic growth, therefore, in the present paper, the authors could reveal important aspects to be considered for an Innovation Management Model which could fit all food companies, no matter the size
Artificial Intelligence’s Relevance for Energy Optimization, Companies and Business Internationalization
Authors:   Bucharest University of Ecoonomic Studies, Romania, Benabed Anis
Published: July 2023

This paper presents and analyses the relevance of artificial intelligence for energy optimization companies and business internationalization, the mega-trended combination between digitalization and globalization impacts directly business internationalization. The methodology of research relied on a literature review and data analysis in quantitative qualitative way by focusing on a case study as well using bibliographic data from Scopus and operating the steps using VOSviewer to go further with research. The research question is” How relevant and connected or useful artificial intelligence for business internationalization, companies and energy optimization?”. The results show that embracing artificial intelligence could speed so far business operations and processes. Moreover, since the world is moving towards industry 5 and the economy of the future, artificial intelligence has become an important instrument for all the economic sector including energy that is related to business opportunities and companies’ internationalization and operations, energy is a business as well since it is about supply and demand and it always needs optimization and AI has been useful for that taking the example of smart grids, smart cities and houses, AI for renewable energy (solar and wind), industry and electrical vehicles. In conclusion, business internationalization relies on the use of digitalization that connects business operations and relationships. AI is important for business internationalization, companies and energy optimization.
Factors Impacting SMES’ Business Sustainability PostCOVID-19 in Bucharest, Romania, from the Perspective of Resilience
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Cohen-Tzedec Betty , Bucur Mihaela ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Maiorescu Irina Gabriela ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Bumbac Robert ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

Organizations are undergoing continuous transformations, either due to technological innovation, sustainability practices, various crises (financial crisis, Covid-19), the war in Ukraine, accompanied by changes in regulations specific to each country or required by the pressures of climate change or globalization, so SMEs are constantly faced with problems of various kinds that require an up-to-date assessment of the business, especially when the threats are unpredictable. To stay in business, companies, and consequently their leaders, must adapt and survive with agility when faced with unforeseen or turbulent changes. The general objective is to identify the level of resilience reflected in the corporate sustainability of SMEs in Bucharest in order to strengthen organizational success factors. The study focuses on several resilience factors: leadership, organizational networks and change orientation and the extent to which they impact the business sustainability of SMEs in Bucharest, Romania, in the post COVID-19 period. The method of study is quantitative research in order to achieve the highest level of objectivity, using systematic measurements and statistical analysis. The investigation revealed that of the three structural components, change orientation has the greatest impact on corporate sustainability, followed by organizational networks and leadership. The added value of this study for academia is that the data was collected in Bucharest, Romania, with the aim of contributing to the long-term sustainability of organizations from a resilience perspective. The study is aimed at managers of Romanian SMEs to achieve the sustainability of their company.
PEMBERDAYAAN PEDAGANG LUMPIA DI PANTAI SANUR SEBAGAI KADER PENDAUR ULANG MINYAK JELANTAH DAN PELATIHAN PENJUALAN ONLINE
Authors: Indraningrat A.A.G. , Wijaya M.D. , Idawati I.A.A.
Published: July 2023

Pedagang lumpia merupakan kelompok pedagang kaki lima yang banyak ditemukan di kawasan wisata pantai Sanur Denpasar. Pedagang lumpia secara rutin menghasilkan limbah minyak jelantah sebagai produk sampingan dari aktivitas menggoreng. Namun selama ini pedagang lumpia kerap kali membuang limbah minyak jelantah mereka ke lingkungan tanpa diolah lebih lanjut. Maka dari itu, kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengedukasi kelompok penjual lumpia akan dampak negatif minyak jelantah bagi kesehatan dan lingkungan. Secara spesifik, mitra akan diberdayakan untuk mengolah limbah minyak jelantah menjadi sabun cuci. Disamping itu, kegiatan pengabdian juga difokuskan untuk memberikan pelatihan penjualan berbasis media online untuk mengatasi turunnya omzet lumpia akibat adanya pembatasan kegiatan selama pandemic COVID-19. Kegiatan pengabdian dilakukan dengan metode focus group discussion dan pemaparan materi dari tim pengabdi. Hasil evaluasi pre dan posttest menunjukkan mitra mengalami peningkatan pemahaman sebesar 42.5% terkait konsep kesehatan lingkungan dan pemasaran online. Tahapan monitoring dan evaluasi yang dilakukan tim pengabdi selama 1 bulan menunjukkan mitra secara mandiri mampu mengolah minyak jelantah yang mereka hasilkan menjadi sabun. Mitra juga telah secara rutin memasarkan lumpia melalui media yang secara nyata membantu peningkatan omzet penjualan di masa pandemi COVID-19.

 

Kata kunci : minyak jelantah, pedagang lumpia, sabun, pemasaran online
EFEKTIVITAS PEMBERIAN BANTUAN SEMBAKO KEPADA MASYARAKAT MISKIN DI KOTA DENPASAR (STUDI KASUS PENANGANAN WABAH COVID-19)
Authors: Sudiartini N.W.A. , Mulyani P.A. , Kardini N.L. , Sariani N.L.P.
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis efektivitas pemberian bantuan sembako kepada masyarakat miskin di Kota Denpasar (studi kasus penanganan wabah covid-19). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pemberian bantuan sembako kepada masyarakat miskin di Kota Denpasar (studi kasus penanganan wabah covid-19), sudah berhasil (efektif) membantu masyarakat pada masa sulit. Bantuan ini merupakan program transformasi dari program raskin-rastra bantuan pangan non-tunai (BPNT). Tahun ini bernama program sembako dengan perluasan jenis komoditas yang mengandung sumber karbohidrat antara lain beras, jagung, sagu, sumber protein hewani seperti telur, daging ayam, ikan, sumber protein nabati seperti tahu, tempe, kacang-kacangan dan sumber vitamin mineral seperti sayur-sayuran dan buah-buahan. Bantuan sembako yang diberikan memberi dampak yang sangat baik karena tidak hanya masyarakat miskin yang membutuhkan bantuan di saat wabah covid-19 namun semua lapisan masyarakat. Wabah covid-19 ini melumpuhkan semua sector ekonomi masyarakat sehingga banyak masyarakat kehilangan pekerjaan.

 

Kata kunci : Efektivitas, Sembako, Covid-19, Denpasar, Masyarakat miskin
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT TERDAMPAK COVID 19 MELALUI USAHA BUDIDAYA LELE PADA LAHAN PERKEBUNAN DI DESA GALUNGAN, BULELENG
Authors: Pebriani D.A.A. , Negara I.K.W. , Wijayanti N.P.P. , Suryaningtyas E.W. , Pratiwi M.A.
Published: July 2023

Adanya COVID-19 telah menimbulkan dampak yang sangat besar terhadap kondisi perekonomian di seluruh dunia, salah satu bidang usaha yang sangat besar terkena dampak pandemi ini adalah bidang usaha kegiatan pariwisata. Masyarakat di Provinsi Bali hingga saat ini sangat mengandalkan usaha pada bidang pariwisata yang secara langsung mengalami dampak yang sangat luar biasa terjadi goncangan ekonomi, sehingga kondisi tersebut mengkibatkan beberapa masyarakat yang menggantungkan hidup dari pariwiasata memilih untuk kembali ke desa asal akibat di PHK atau kerugian akibat usaha yang tidak menguntungkan. Kabupaten Buleleng memiliki luas daerah 1.365,88 km² atau 24,25% dari Luas Pulau Bali, sehingga memiliki wilayah daratan dan perairan terluas di Provinsi Bali. Banyak kegiatan yang dapat dijadikan sebagai sumber mata pencaharian di masa pandemi ini, salah satunya kegiatan budidaya ikan. Budidaya ikan lele menjadi salah satu pilihan kegiatan di tengah masa pandemi ini karena praktis dan menghasilkan. Praktis karena mudah diaplikasikan bahkan dapat menggunakan lahan perkebunan sebagai lokasi budidaya dan menghasilkan karena hasil panennya selain dapat dikonsumsi bagi pelaku budidaya juga dapat dijual yang tentunya memberikan nilai ekonomi. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk memberikan solusi permasalahan peluang ekonomi kepada masyarakat yang terdampak COVID-19 dan pemanfaatan lahan perkebunan untuk budidaya lele dengan aplikasi kolam terpal bulat, sehingga tidak mengganggu komoditas utama dari lahan perkebunan tersebut. Kolam terpal merupakan salah satu solusi untuk pengembangan budidaya lele pada lahan perkebunan agar lahan tersebut selain mendapatkan produksi dari komoditas utamanya juga mendapatkan hasil tambahan dari produksi lele. Kegiatan pengabdian berlangsung pada tanggal 21 Agustus 2021 di Desa Galungan dengan melibatkan masyarakat mulai dari tahap persiapan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Masyarakat sangat antusias mengikuti pemaparan dari Bapak Dr. Pande Gde Sasmita Julyantoro, S.Si.,M.Si dan Bapak Nyoman Agus Sudarta, S.Pi dilihat dari feedback yang diberikan masyarakat berupa pertanyaan terkait dengan budidaya ikan lele dengan menggunakan kolam terpal.

 

Kata kunci : metode Budidaya, lele (Clarias sp.), pemberdayaan masyarakat, Desa Galungan
ASPEK MASKULINITAS PADA PERKEMBANGAN SISTEM KEPERCAYAAN POLITEISME DAN MONOTEISME
Authors: Putawa Rilliandi Arindra
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menelusuri aspek gender, terutama maskulinitas seringkali dapat ditemukan pada konsep ketuhanan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data studi literatur yang bertujuan mengkomparasikan pengaruh aspek maskulinitas tersebut pada dua jenis sistem kepercayaan, yakni politeisme dan monoteisme. Peneltian ini akan membatasi pada sistem kepercayaan yang telah dikenal di Indonesia. Dari penelusuran yang telah dilakukan atas sampel tersebut ditemukan bahwa adanya korelasi antara semakin jelasnya gambaran Tuhan terhadap adanya aspek kemanusiaan, yang mengakibatkan semakin mudah ditemukannya aspek kemanusiaan. Hal ini lebih banyak ditemukan pada sistem kepercayaan politeisme, dibandingkan monoteisme. Problematika maskulinitas justru akan lebih rumit jika terdapat konsep inkamasi Tuhan dalam wujud manusia pada sistem kepercayaan monoteisme, yang kemudian berujung pada makin kentalnya pengaruh maskulinitas pada sistem kepercayaan tersebut.
KETUHANAN DALAM FILSAFAT HINDU
Authors: Prasanthy Devi Maheswari  , Donder I Ketut
Published: July 2023

Setiap orang memiliki keinginan untuk memahami Tuhan. Tetapi tidak ada satu manusia pun yang dapat menunjukkan bukti bahwa mereka telah melihat Tuhan atau mendengar Tuhan berbicara kepadanya. Setelah memahami hakikat tentang Tuhan, meskipun mereka ingin mengungkapkan pengalamannya saat mencari Tuhan, nemun tetap sangat sulit baginya untuk mengungkapkan Tuhan dengan kata-kata. Kata orang bijak, jangan berdebat tentang Tuhan dengan pikiranmu, karena Tuhan itu sebanyak pikiran manusia. Sehingga penelitian ini bertujuan memberikan cara memahami Tuhan dengan cara bijaksana sesuai dengan esensi dari belajar filsafat. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif yang menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif dengan teknik library research, dan pendekatan filsafat ketuhanan Hindu yaitu pencarian Tuhan dengan cara berspekulasi pemikiran filosofis radikal menurut Vedānta. Filsafat Ketuhanan dalam penelitian ini merujuk pada pustaka Upanișad. Sebagai upaya memahami Tuhan yang merupakan hakikat realitas tertinggi melalui akal budi. Tuhan dipahami melalui objek formal dan material filsafat yang diformulasikan melalui argumentasi-argumentasi logis dalam Upanișad. Hasil akhir dalam pencarian ketuhanan dalam diri ialah mencapai Realisasi Diri saat hidup di dunia (Jivanmukti). Hal ini juga dikatakan sebagai kebahagiaan abadi yang dihasilkan dari pertemuan dengan Tuhan di dalam pikiran. Menikmati kedamaian Tuhan yang diciptakan oleh pikiran adalah hasil dari pengamalan. Diskusi ketuhanan dalam ilmu filsafat tidak akan pernah menghakimi proses pemikiran orang lain dalam memahami Tuhan, sebab setiap orang akan bertemu Tuhan sesuai dengan pikiran dan proses pemikirannya sendiri. Itulah cara yang benar dalam mencari Tuhan berdasarkan Filsafat Ketuhanan.
Use of Augmented Reality and Immersive Virtual Reality Activities in Education: Exploring Applications for Face-to-Face, At-Home and Hands-On Science Lab Classes
Authors:   Montgomery College (USA), Castillo-Olivares Antonio del , Chen Thomas K. ,   Montgomery College (USA), Heaton Amy A.
Published: July 2023

The Chemical and Biological Sciences unit at Montgomery College is exploring the use of new technologies to enhance teaching practices and learning environments as part of the MC 2025 master plan. The MC Foundation calls for educational project proposals through the Innovative Grants program. The proposals must align with one or more specified themes; student success, graduation, completion, retention, transfer, equity and inclusion, newly enrolled students and social justice. Based on work from Bacca, Geroimenko, and Radu, we hypothesize that the use of AR and IVR will increase enrollment, retention, and engagement in the PCR BIOL 150 lab at MC.
MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN SISWA DALAM MENYUSUN TEKS PIDATO PERSUASIF MELALUI PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN INQUIRY DI KELAS IX C SMP NEGERI 1 SAGALAHERANG
Authors: Iskandar Isak
Published: July 2023

ABSTRAKPenelitian tindakan kelas ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan siswa dalam Menyusun Teks Pidato Persuasif di kelas IX C SMP Negeri 1 Sagalaherang melalui penerapan model pembelajaran Inquiry. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada semester ganjil tahun pelajaran 2019/2020. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IX C SMP Negeri 1 Sagalaherang sebanyak 32 siswa. Model PTK yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah model Stephen Kemmis dan Robin Mc. Taggart. Penelitian ini menggunakan prosedur penelitian tindakan kelas dengan dua siklus, yaitu siklus I dan siklus II. Pada setiap siklusnya, dua pertemuan awal adalah pembelajaran secara utuh dan satu pertemuan terakhir adalah tes evaluasi dengan target nilai rata-rata kelas atau ketuntasan minimal, yaitu 75. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data pada pra siklus, siklus I, dan siklus II diketahui ada peningkatan hasil belajar siswa dalam Menyusun Teks Pidato Persuasif melalui penerapan model pembelajaran Inquiry yang diperoleh siswa kelas IX C SMP Negeri 1 Sagalaherang. Pada siklus I nilai rata-rata hasil tes siswa sebesar 73,13 dengan tingkat ketuntasan sebesar 59,38%. Peningkatan hasil belajar siswa terjadi pada siklus II, yaitu dengan nilai rata-rata hasil tes yang diperoleh siswa sebesar 86,09 dengan tingkat ketuntasan sebesar 90,63%.
Human and environmental safety of carbon nanotubes across their life cycle
Authors: Kim Mijin , Goerzen Dana , Jena Prakrit , Zeng Jia , Meidl Rachel , Heller Daniel
Published: July 2023

Carbon nanotubes are a large family of carbon-based hollow cylindrical structures with unique physicochemical properties that have motivated research for diverse applications; some have reached commercialization. Recent actions in the European Union that propose to ban this entire class of materials highlight an unmet need to precisely define carbon nanotubes, to better understand their toxicological risk effects on human health and the environment throughout their life cycle, and to communicate science-based policy-driving information comprising their taxonomy, safe sourcing, processing, production, manufacturing, handling, use, transportation, and disposal. In this review, we discuss current information and knowledge gaps regarding these issues. We highlight the significance of life cycle assessments of carbon nanotubes and provide a framework to inform policy decisions.
Monkeypox: The Unknown Pandemic?
Authors: Tanya Sharma
Published: July 2023

Monkeypox is a zoonotic illness caused by the monkeypox virus, and it is the most common orthopox virus infection after smallpox was eradicated. Cases of the monkeypox virus have been reported outside of Africa, in nations where the disease is not prevalent, such as Europe, the United States, and Latin America. Can this be start of a pandemic?. The World Health Organization (WHO), which is closely monitoring the viral outbreak Monkeypox, a smaller version of Small pox, has stated that it is unlikely that the outbreak would spread beyond Africa. More than 300 instances of the Monkeypox virus have been reported thus far, both suspected and confirmed. The virus is endemic in Central and West African countries; however the majority of cases have occurred in Europe. Close contact with an infected person is regarded to be the most common method of human-to-human transmission. Transmission may occur during sexual intercourse, according to some evidence. Bites and scratches, bush meat processing, direct contact with bodily fluids or lesion material, or indirect contact with lesion material, such as through contaminated bedding, are all possible ways for animals to transmit disease to humans.
Management of Oral Pyogenic Granuloma: A Case Report
Authors: Akanksha Shiradhonkar  , Roshani Thakur  , Motilal Jangid  , Neelu Kasare  , Vino Tito V. Kurien  , Saleem Khan
Published: July 2023

Granuloma pyogenicum, also referred to as a pyogenic granuloma, is a typical, acquired, benign vascular tumor that develops in tissues like the skin and mucous membranes. The correct term is lobular capillary hemangioma. Is typically brought on by a variety of stimuli, including mild local irritation, acute damage, hormonal variables, or specific types of medications. Pyogenic granuloma often do not develop when the base and the causes of it are removed. The case of pyogenic granulomas treated surgically as well as electro cautery are presented in this paper.
The Study of Law at the University of the South Pacific
Authors: Angelo A H , Goldring J
Published: July 2023

A number of developments of interest to the countries of the South Pacific took place at the University of the South Pacific in the 1990s. In this article, two lawyers who have had some involvement with those developments provide a brief report on what happened. The article first covers the background and history of the University, the development of law programmes in the University (including the introduction of the LLB degree in 1994), and future developments for the University's law programme on the horizon. This article also includes an appendix which includes the University of the South Pacific's LLB degree curriculum as at 1994.