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The Philosophical Analysis of Information and Digital Technologies as Factors of Transformation of Social Reality
Authors: Izzetova Emine Mustafaevna , Vladimirovna Li Yekaterina
Published: December 2023

The article contains a philosophical analysis of digital civilization, shows the differences between the information society and the digital society. The historical and philosophical reconstruction of the evolution of ideas about the phenomena “number”, “digit”, in the context of Western and Eastern philosophy is carried out. The characteristics of digital society, digital economy, clip thinking are given and the thesis is substantiated that the influence of digital technology on a person, style of thinking and lifestyle is ambivalent.
Management Strategy of the Indonesia Juara Program for Local Economy in the Regions of Bulukumba, Bone, and Makassar
Authors: Faisal Abdul Malik , Kasnawi Tahir , Yunus Rabina , Hasbi Hasbi
Published: December 2023

This research evaluates the Indonesia Juara Program aimed at community empowerment in villages in South Sulawesi. The program focuses on developing the physical, social, and human capital of villages to enhance well-being and economic sustainability. A qualitative approach was used to gather data from three pilot villages of the Indonesia Juara Program from August to December 2022. The results indicate that the program has significantly enhanced village self-reliance by emphasizing the development of local skills, knowledge, and capacity. Social capital was strengthened through active community participation, improved communication networks, and trust-building. Human capital improvement was achieved through relevant education and training. This program provides a foundation for long-term progress and prosperity in villages, highlighting the role of families in rural development and making a meaningful contribution to community empowerment.
The Agreements on Mutual Support of Subjects of Family Relations in Uzbekistan
Authors: Saydivalieva Khurshida Khodjiakbarovna
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes the role, importance, and types of family contracts in the family legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The concept and legal nature of an agreement on the payment of alimony are considered in the system of family contracts. At the same time, proposals are made on the issues of mutual support among family members.
The Interpretation of Human Features in the Didactic Works of Mahmud Zamakhshari
Authors: Sergeevich Elagin Vitaliy , Sulaymonova Nigora Askaralievna
Published: December 2023

This scientific work provides information about the moral views in the didactic works of Mahmud Zamakhshari, a prominent scholar of his period, who created about 70 unique works in the fields of linguistics, religious studies, lexicology, and ethics. The works on the science of ethics, which are an inseparable part of scholar’s scientific heritage, are recognized even today as a notable school of his field. The works such as “Nawabigu–l–kalim” (“Delicate phrases”) and “Atwaqu–z–zahab” (“Golden sheaves”) are immortal and rare examples in this field. In these two works, the scholar expressed his thoughts and statements based on the views of the thinkers of his period and before his period. The views of Mahmud Zamakhshari on the spiritual and educational importance of human qualities reflected in these works have not lost their relevance even today.
Optimizing the Use of Rice Mills Unit and Bed Drayer Technology Implementing Hygiene and Sanitation Standards to Improve Employee Performance Agricultural Industry
Authors: Nayadibrata Harits , Azmy Ahmad
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the research on optimizing the use of rice mills unit and bed drayer technology and the application of hygiene and sanitation standards to improve employee performance in the rice milling agricultural industry aims to determine the use of agricultural technology and the application of hygiene and sanitation standards to support employee performance in the rice milling agricultural sector. Qualitative research using a literature study approach. Books, journals, research reports, and secondary data to support the research results. The research process begins with the urgency of using technology and implementing sanitary hygiene standards in the agricultural sector that can improve employee performance. The application of hygienic sanitation standards in rice mills is still not optimal, training is needed. That to improve employee performance in a company including in the agricultural industry sector, an employee must be able to master technology properly and correctly in order to achieve the goals of a company. The conceptual framework used as a research topic shows a link in improving performance. Employees as a parameter are given increased competence related to the use of the latest agricultural technology.
Target and Learning Needs Analysis: The First Step in Developing an IBMEE-Based Entrepreneurship Module
Authors: Hasmidyani Dwi , Amrina Dian Eka , Budiman Muhammad Akbar , Putriya Fatma , Nuraidah Faras Azka
Published: December 2023

Increasing entrepreneurial intentions through entrepreneurship education must consider appropriate strategies, not only focusing on theory but also focusing on entrepreneurial practice. Therefore, teaching materials that suit the needs of students are required. The aim of this research is to analyze the needs of entrepreneurship teaching materials through Intention Based Models of Entrepreneurship Education (IBMEE). The method used in this research is quantitative descriptive. Data was obtained from a questionnaire regarding the required teaching materials. The questionnaire used consists of 20 statements that are valid and reliable, which 10 statements related to target needs and 10 other statements are about learning needs. The results of this research are 1) students require a teaching materials that explain various entrepreneurship topics in detail, 2) the teaching materials required should provide information related to entrepreneurial skills, 3) the teaching materials required should contain various case studies, the use of technology in entrepreneurship, and practical guides, 4) the teaching materials required should contain access to other references such as videos inserted using QR codes attached to several parts. This results are expected to be implemented as a basis for developing entrepreneurship teaching materials according to student needs.
Analysis the Effect of Financial Performance Ratios on Profitability at PT. Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) 2018-2022
Authors: Putra Adam Rezkia , Rahmadita Annisa , Azmy Ahmad
Published: December 2023

This article aims to analyze the effect of financial performance ratios on profitability at PT. Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA).This article using a descriptive quantitative method with using 50 months data of financial statement from 2018 to 2022 years. Secondary data comes from the official website of the PT. Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA). The data analysis technique uses the classic assumption test which consists of the data normality test, autocorrelation test, multicollinearity test and heteroscedasticity test by using multiple regression analysis methods and testing the coefficient of determination.The results of the study simultaneously show that profitability is proxied by Return on Equity (ROE) indicating that the ability of the independent variables including Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Non Performing Loans (NPL), and Operating Expenses Operating Income (OEOI) are jointly unable to afford affect the profitability variable proxied by Return on Equity (ROE). While partially it shows that only the variable Return on Equity (ROE) which is proxied by Operating Expenses Operating Income (OEOI) which partially has no significant effect. While the two variables Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) & Non Performing Loans (NPL) separately have a significant influence on Return on Equity (ROE).Based on the research we have conducted, we will provide suggestions to PT. Bank Central Asia, Tbk regarding the level of non-performing financing must be reduced and not exceed the limits set by the government. This will have an impact on achieving Bank Central Asia (BCA) profitability from an equity perspective, making it a major concern as a financial institution.
The Implementation of Employer Branding in Hospitality Industry: A Literature Review
Authors: Pertiwi Lisnawati , Azmy Ahmad
Published: December 2023

Large and sustainable companies are those that can build a strong Employer Branding that holds meaning for their employees, even after they leave the company. However, it is suspected that some hotels still lack a robust employer branding strategy. Through effective employer branding, a company can attract human resources capable of creating a competitive advantage. This study aims to delve deeper into the application of employer branding in the hospitality industry. To this end, a descriptive case study method was applied. In this case study, all findings are described based on theoretical and empirical results. It is expected to provide broader insights to the general public using library research. When a company genuinely cares for its employees and views them as valuable assets to be nurtured, it significantly influences the progress and work performance of its workforce. When employees work with dedication, high enthusiasm, and a sense of belonging toward the company, it has an incredibly positive impact on the company. This is where employer branding becomes crucial for a company in attracting the best talents. When a company successfully implements employer branding, it reaps numerous benefits. They become the first choice and primary destination for job seekers, including fresh graduates and experienced professionals.  The company becomes a magnet for job seekers, eliminating the need for extensive recruitment efforts. As a result, the company avoids the hassle of frequent employee turnover.
Conceptual Model of Servant Leadership as a Part of Efforts for Improving Service Quality
Authors: Ruslim Imran Novrin , Azmy Ahmad
Published: December 2023

Servant leadership is highly important within an organization. Effective leadership is considered one of the key factors contributing to a healthy development and success of an organization. Numerous studies have been conducted in the field of leadership to explore the relationship between leadership quality and service quality. This research utilized a comparative literature approach. The findings of this study reveal that the implementation of servant leadership significantly influences service quality, even when considering various moderation and mediation factors within a conceptual model. However, it is important to note that, due to the comparative literature approach, the data collected did not come from primary sources related to the research subject. This limitation implies that the available information might not be as comprehensive as research methods involving direct techniques like interviews, questionnaires, or direct observations of research subjects.
Servant Leadership and Career Development: Supporting Employee Growth
Authors: Agusta Nathasya Fressilia , Azmy Ahmad
Published: December 2023

In this article, the authors present a literature review encompassing an analysis of Career Development and Servant Leadership in the context of human resource management and organizational growth. The research unveils how leaders who implement servant leadership principles can positively impact the career growth and development of their employees.  Applying a Literature Review method, the authors analyzed other articles with similar topics. The research suggests that these characteristics can create an environment in which employees feel valued and supported, thus advancing their career development. The study finds that when leaders exhibit servant leadership characteristics, employees are more likely to experience increased job satisfaction and engagement. This positive experience, in turn, contributes to higher levels of commitment to their organizations. Servant leadership fosters open communication, trust, and a strong sense of community in the workplace, all of which support career development. Furthermore, the research highlights how servant leaders often strive harder to provide growth opportunities to employees. This may include mentorship, training, and guidance in setting and achieving career goals. Employees under servant leadership are more likely to feel empowered and motivated to take control of their career paths. In conclusion, this article emphasizes the strong impact of servant leadership on employee career development. It highlights that leaders prioritizing the well-being and growth of their employees can create a work environment that fosters career advancement, enhances job satisfaction, and strengthens organizational commitment. The research underscores the importance of developing servant leadership within organizations to support employee development and overall success.
The Perception of Ogranizational Commitment and Employee Engagement: A Literature Review
Authors: Afianti Yuni , Azmy Ahmad
Published: December 2023

Employee engagement is a means to achieve the goal of organization. In this study, the researchers define transformational leadership model as a variable that can affect employee engagement. The employee engagement includes improving the employees’ responsibilities, motivating the coworkers, and influencing the employees’ performance. Accordingly, a study in line with the determinant of employee engagement is needed. This is qualitative research based on literature review the perception of employee engagement. It is important to identify the root factors that lead to employees being engaged. Employee Engagement is influenced by perceptions of organizational support and organizational justice.  The aim of this empirical study was to learn more about the factors that influence employee engagement, such as motivation in the Ministry of Industry.
Swearing in the Comments Column of the Narasi Newsroom YouTube Account with the Topic Menguak Sisi Lain Mentoring Poligami Berbayar
Authors: Nisa Alfi Khoiru An , Mardikantoro Hari Bakti , Yuniawan Tommi
Published: December 2023

This research aims to analyze the forms and references of swearing in the comments column of the Narasi Newsroom YouTube account with the topic Menguak Sisi Lain Mentoring Poligami Berbayar | Buka Mata. The theoretical approach of this research is sociolinguistic, while the methodological approach uses a descriptive qualitative method. The data source in this research is the entire discourse in the comments column of the Youtube Narasi Newsroom account with the topic Menguak Sisi Lain Mentoring Poligami Berbayar | Buka Mata. The data used is in the form of discourse fragments from the discourse in the comments column. The data collection method uses the listening method with advanced note-taking techniques. The data analysis method uses the matching and matching method. The results of the research on the first objective found forms of swearing in the comments column of Youtube Narasi Newsroom with the topic Menguak Sisi Lain Mentoring Poligami Berbayar | Buka Mata, namely in the form of words, phrases, and clauses. The research results on the second objective found references to swear words in the form of conditions, animals, spirits, objects, body parts, relationships, activities, professions, and exclamations.
Intention to Leave in Hospitality Industry During Pandemic Covid-19: Literature Review
Authors: Pakeh Cahyadi , Azmy Ahmad
Published: December 2023

Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 has devastated many industries include Hospitality sector around the globe. Various resriction of human interaction as a precaution to prevent the spread of the virus has caused zero activities: travel banned, no gathering, limited meeting and direct human contact. This situation creates frustration, fear and wonder how life would be in the future. Layoff and furlough are most popular decision made by most of hospitality sectors namely Hotels, Resorts, Casinos, Restaurants, Tourism Destinations and many more. It is worth to know that some people stay to work and some do not. There are various reasons that make people start to think to leave their job, not only because of this difficult condition, but also of other things. The purpose of this paper is to explore the cause of Intention to Leave in Hospitality during Pandemic Covid-19 in order to identify the most influential factors. To achieve this, a systematic search of the literature was undertaken to identify relevant intention to leave most influential factors. Twenty International Journals were reviewed, resulting in fivteen articles that met the criteria. The key findings suggest that intention to leave during Pandemic Covid-19, is not only about leaving the job, but also leaving the industry, joining other sectors. The layoff and furlough have indirectly told hospitality employees that the pandemic could threaten the sustainability of their career in the hospitality industry in the future if a pandemic or similar situation comes again. Only hospitality sectors in USA, UAE, UK, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, China and India are include in this review. This does not cover the whole continents and all sectors within hospitality. The review is not only about findings of causes to Intention to Leave in hospitality sectors, but also sharing about the strategy to prevent high turnover as it is confirmed that Intention to Leave really leads to a resignation.
Essentials of Teaching Terms of a Specific Field to Students of Non–Linguistic Universities
Authors: Khamzaev Sobir Amirovich
Published: December 2023

The technology of teaching English to students of non–linguistic universities is a sequence of processes, operations and teaching methods that form a holistic methodological system, which leads to the formation of professional and communicative competence of the future specialist in a foreign language to achieve educational goals guaranteed to be implemented in teaching practice. The given article discusses the problems of teaching field terms to learners, whose major is not linguistics. The importance of authentic texts in the process of teaching terms of specific fields to students of non–linguistic universities is also discussed in the article.
The Recreational Radio and the Impact of the Internet on Traditional Media
Authors: Ashurovich Karimov Amrullo
Published: December 2023

According to the opinions of experts and analysts, it is clear that in the implementation of the recreational function, not only their direct purpose of entertainment and psycho–emotional influence, but also the formation of ideological consciousness and culture should be taken into account. At the present time, recreational functions play an important role in all mass media. In particular, the recreational functions in radio systems have become very popular. This scientific work provides information about the appearance of recreational functions in radio systems, their actual peculiarities, importance, commercial processes, the influence of private radio stations on the content of public radio stations, and changes in traditional media due to the Internet.
Synergistic Stakeholder Strategies in Sustainable Tourism Development in Tana Toraja
Authors: Ningsih Panggula Niken Ayu , Alwi Alwi , Susanti Gita
Published: December 2023

Tourism Development is a Tourism Office program in advancing tourism in Tana Toraja Regency to increase Regional Original Income by collaborating with the government sector, the private sector and the community sector. This research aims to analyze Collaborative Leadership in Tourism development in Tana Toraja Regency. This research uses qualitative research methods with descriptive research. Data collection techniques were carried out using in-depth interviews, observation and documentation studies. The data was analyzed with data reduction techniques, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that Collaborative Leadership in Tourism Development in Tana Toraja Regency has not been effective, which can be seen using the dimensions of Collaborative Leadership, namely (1) Activating Resource Assistance, this can be seen from the resources that have been contributed by actors collaboration and well managed by the tourism office but it is not yet effective because resource facilitation is not evenly distributed. (2) Framing the Work Environment, this has not been effective because the coordination process, Standard Operating Procedure, communication and involvement of other actors are very inadequate.
Investigation of Effect of Air Gap between Surface and Bolus on Dose Distribution for 6 MV Photon Beam
Authors: GÜL Osman Vefa
Published: December 2023

In radiotherapy, tissue equivalent boluses are frequently used in the treatment of superficially located tumors. The air gap between the patient's skin and the bolus may cause dosimetric uncertainties. This study aims to dosimetrically investigate the effect of the air gap between the surface and the bolus on dose distribution. Computed tomography (CT) images of the phantom were obtained and transferred to the treatment planning system (TPS). In the TPS, a bolus was placed on the phantom surface and then air gaps were created between the bolus and the surface. The effect of the air gaps between the surface and the 5 mm thick bolus on the dose distribution was analyzed with the point doses obtained from the TPS. For the 6 MV X-ray, it was observed that the air gap negatively affected the surface doses calculated by TPS. Accordingly, an inverse correlation was found between air gap and surface dose. It is recommended that bolus use, especially in curved anatomical regions, should be applied before CT scanning as much as possible. When using bolus material in radiotherapy, it is recommended to be careful not to leave an air gap between the surface and the bolus.
Peculiarities of the spectrum of reflected and transmitted light of circular polarization for a thin layer of an anisotropic wurtzite-type crystal near phonon resonance
Authors: Yatsishen Valeriy V. , Borodina Irina I.
Published: December 2023

Background. Polaritons attract the attention of researchers and engineers with their unique properties and promising applications in the field of micro- and nanoelectronics. Such applications could include devices such as transistors or even polaritons lasers, as have been reported in the scientific literature.
Aim. The work analyzes the frequency reflection spectra upon excitation of polaritons, and also considers the change in the polarization ellipse upon reflection of circularly polarized light from an anisotropic crystal.
Methods. Based on the wave equation in an anisotropic medium, a dispersion equation for polaritons is derived. To calculate energy reflection coefficients using the characteristic matrix method.
Results. An aluminum nitride AlN crystal was chosen as the object of analysis. It is shown that the use of circularly polarized incident radiation makes it possible, using an anisotropic crystal, to change the nature of polarization from circular to almost linear polarization.
Conclusion. The found dependence of the polarization of reflected light can be used in electronic devices based on polaritons.
Properties and technical applications of antenna arrays focused on a broadband signal
Authors: Vedenkin Denis A. , Sedelnikov Yuri E.
Published: December 2023

Background. Currently, antenna arrays focused in the near-radiated field zone are being actively studied. The basic properties and characteristics of focused antenna systems using narrowband signals are known. It is possible to expand the technical capabilities of devices using focused electromagnetic fields through the use of broadband signals. This article is devoted to a description of the properties and a number of technical applications of antenna arrays focused in the near-radiated field zone using a broadband signal.
Aim. The main aim of this article is to describe the basic properties of focused broadband electromagnetic fields and develop practical application options based on them.
Methods. Achieving the goal of the article is due to the use of well-known principles of electrodynamics and aperture theory of antennas.
Results. The features of the formation of focused broadband electromagnetic fields are shown and their main properties are given. Options for the technical application of focused broadband antennas in radio communication and direction finding tasks are proposed.
Conclusion. The results obtained confirm the importance of assessing the properties of broadband focused antennas and developing a number of technical proposals based on them
Following the Footsteps of the Oldest Cossack Centre in Zaporizhzhia, founded by Prince Dmytro Vyshnevetskyi
Authors: Shcherbak Vitalii
Published: December 2023

The emergence of the Cossack community on the southern border was conditioned by its population growth and the necessity to protect Ukrainian lands from Tatar expansion. The long stay of the Cossacks far from the volosts (rural municipalities) raise the need for uniting into cohesive troops led by an experienced ataman. They built fortified towns and small settlements to defend against Horde attacks and securely store their booty. Russian officials wanted to use the Cossack potential and repeatedly offered the ruler of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania to build a powerful fortress on the border with the Crimean Khanate in the 20s and 40s of the ХVІ c. However, due to a shortage of resources, Prince Dmytro Vyshnevetskyi was only able to realize this idea later. There are different versions regarding the castle’s location, purpose, and architectural style. However, the idea of identifying Vyshnevetskyi “town” with the so-called “Khortytska Sich” seems doubtful. No direct evidence of the Sich’s functioning in the 50s of the XVI c. has been found in written sources. Only the presence of a “fortress” or “castle” in Zaporizhzhia is recorded. At the same time, a representative of an aristocratic family made great efforts to defend Ukrainian lands, thus contributing to the consolidation of the Cossack community. This marks the outstanding role of Prince-knight Dmytro Vyshnevetskyi in national history. The castle he built on the Kichkaskii cape of the Dnipro River, also documented in the sources as Mala Khortytsia, served as a prototype for fortifications of the Zaporozhian community. This community, established on the island of Tomakivka in the ХVІ с., came to be known as the Zaporozhian Sich.
The Social Condition of the 19th Century British Society Depicted in Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park Novel
Authors: Rahman Fathu , Khairunnisa Inka , Amir P M.
Published: December 2023

This study delves into the nuanced portrayal of 19th-century British society within Jane Austen's novel "Mansfield Park," employing Lucien Goldmann's Genetic Structuralism as a theoretical lens. Through a meticulous examination of themes such as marriage as a financial transaction, educational disparities, social stratification, and implicit references to the institution of slavery, the research sheds light on the intricate layers of societal divisions and cultural norms prevalent in the Regency era. By analyzing textual excerpts and applying critical scrutiny, this article investigates the multifaceted dynamics of social classes, educational gaps, and the subtle yet significant portrayals of economic entanglements with the slave trade. In utilizing Goldmann's theoretical framework, the study brings to the forefront the interplay between societal structures and cultural representations embedded within Austen's literary work.
Furthermore, this research seeks to unravel the complex web of interactions shaping the narrative, highlighting the interconnectedness of societal elements within "Mansfield Park." By elucidating the subtle nuances and underlying tensions in Austen's portrayal of British society, the study aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the socio-cultural fabric of the time. The exploration of Goldmann's Genetic Structuralism as an analytical tool not only enriches the interpretation of Austen's novel but also underscores the relevance of literary theory in unraveling the intricate layers of meaning inherent in classic literary works.
Explicit scheme based on integral transforms for estimation of source terms in diffusion problems in heterogeneous media
Authors: Oliveira André José Pereira de , Abreu Luiz Alberto da Silva , Knupp Diego Campos
Published: December 2023

The estimation of source terms present in differential equations has various applications, ranging from structural assessment, industrial process monitoring, equipment failure detection, environmental pollution source detection to identification applications in medicine. Significant progress has been made in recent years in methodologies capable of estimating this parameter. This work employs a methodology based on an explicit formulation of the integral transformation to characterize the unknown source term, reconstructing it through the expansion in known eigenfunctions of the Sturm-Liouville eigenvalue problem. To achieve this, a linear model is considered in a heterogeneous medium with known and spatially varying physical properties and two heat sources, with both temporal and spatial dependencies, and only spatial dependence. The eigenvalue problem contains information about the heterogeneous properties and is solved using the generalized integral transformation technique. Additionally, an initial interpolation of the sensor data is proposed for each observation time, making the inverse problem computationally lighter. The solutions of the inverse problem exhibit optimal performance, even with noisy input data and sources with abrupt discontinuities. The temperatures recovered by the direct problem considering the recovered source closely match synthetic experimental data, showing errors less than 1%, ensuring the robustness and reliability of the technique for the proposed application.
Análise do Comportamento Aplicada (ABA) aos TEA: Parâmetros relevantes para a efetividade do Time-Out
Authors: Carvalho Kellen Alves
Published: December 2023

O time-out de reforçamento positivo ou simplesmente time-out é um procedimento de punição negativa que prevê a remoção de um estímulo reforçador contingente à ocorrência de uma resposta específica, sendo classificado, portanto, como um procedimento de controle aversivo. Apesar de o estudo e, principalmente a aplicação de procedimentos aversivos como o time-out ser impopular e marcada por controvérsias na Análise do Comportamento, a sua utilização individual ou combinada com outras estratégias tem se mostrado efetiva na redução de padrões comportamentais de difícil modificação, especialmente nas apresentações de maior gravidade dos Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar, de forma didática, os aspectos conceituais e procedimentais envolvidos no uso do time-out no manejo de comportamentos indesejáveis observados em diversos contextos, sobretudo nas apresentações mais graves dos quadros de TEA. Aplicações do time-out foram apresentadas e discutidas, considerando três aspectos centrais deste procedimento: a distinção entre o ambiente de time-out e o ambiente no qual os reforçadores estão disponíveis, a suspensão de reforçadores contingente a uma ou mais respostas e a redução no responder que é alvo deste procedimento. Os parâmetros relevantes para a utilização efetiva do time-out foram indicados e discutidos por meio de exemplos extraídos da literatura aplicada sobre a temática tratada por este trabalho.
Smart cities e cidadania: o programa ouvindo nosso bairro da prefeitura de Salvador sob a ótica da governança de dados compartilhados
Authors: D'Almonte Edson , Franco Fernando Novaes
Published: December 2023

Investiga o lugar do cidadão em projetos smart cities, tomando como estudo de caso o programa Ouvindo Nosso Bairro, da prefeitura de Salvador, Bahia, o qual propõe ser instrumento de participação popular para a destinação de recursos públicos em intervenções urbanas, por meio de consulta pública. Concluímos que há contradições entre a aspiração soteropolitana à cidade inteligente e o modo como a administração pública faz a governança de dados, impondo elevado grau de opacidade sobre dados de interesse da comunidade envolvida, predominando um perfil tecnocrata (top down) que se distancia da contribuição dos cidadãos (bottom up).
Approaching semiospheres through lists of songs: The semiotics of musical playlists
Authors: Barreneche Sebastián Moreno
Published: December 2023

This article uses a cultural semiotic perspective to examine how musical playlists can serve to define and characterize semiospheres. It begins with a discussion of cultural semiotics and the analytical challenge of accessing a semiosphere through music. Then, it focuses on the role the lists play in defining, describing, and characterizing a semiosphere. Finally, it discusses how musical playlists – collections of songs grouped following a rule or criterion – can define and characterize a semiosphere. The analytical section studies three general types of semiospheres linked to (1) space, (2) time, and (3) collective identities.
Collecting movie posters: Changes in the digital age
Authors: Cerutti Margaux
Published: December 2023

While the film poster took over fifty years to become a collector's item, the alternative poster was born as such. The article has five parts. The introduction explores the acknowledgment of the film poster as a collector's item through the advent of Pop Art. The second and third parts propose a brief historical survey of the film poster and its difficult life. This survey and the presentation of some of its protagonists help us understand why the poster obtained its artistic autonomy, overcoming its function as a pure advertising medium. The fourth part analyses three posters diversified by production: (i) the Official poster distributed in cinemas and elsewhere; (ii) the Alternative movie poster created by young independent artists; (iii) and the poster created for distribution on the Netflix platform. This analysis highlights how the different contexts of use influence the structure and composition of the posters. In this sense, the development of the Alternative poster is a perfect example of what Jenkins intends as a participatory culture, made explicit by the rise of new movements born with the affirmation of technologies based on deep-learning systems.
‘Having everything, possessing nothing’: archives and archiving in the digital era
Authors: Pentazou Ioulia
Published: December 2023

The article explores meaning-making by investigating the subject-object relation and human-machine intra-action within the context of archive and archiving practices. It discusses changing relations between humans, machines, and objects in changing technological environments. Entering the digital archive’s cosmos, the subject-object relation transfers the focus on human-machine intra-action. The article examines the thingness of digital objects and the role of search engines in generating data collections as prerequisites for the intelligibility of the entangled parts. In digital flowness, search engines provoke a stasis in the constant movement of information, creating ephemeral collections. Thus, meaning emerges as a temporal pause within the ongoing continuum. The article argues that in the processual continuum of movement-stasis, meaning is a process – always a momentum, always stillborn, thus, intelligible to both the human and the machine. Conceiving meaning as a process within the condition of digital flowness signifies the transcendence of content in favor of processual entanglements between the human and the machine.
The ‘dizziness’ of accumulation: how digital collecting is undermining the very meaning of collection
Authors: Rava Gabriella
Published: December 2023

Much of the previous research on collecting focuses on the resemantization of the object/item when inserted into a series that ‘releases’ it from its functionality and makes it an extension of the subject (Baudrillard 1968; Leone 2015). Digital collecting, however, essentially undermines the relationship between the collector and their collection, especially with the potentially endless accumulation allowed by the digital medium and the possibility it provides to gather items without actually owning them. The criterion of scarcity/rarity that used to prevail in traditional collecting is now replaced by a principle of abundance (Denegri-Knott et al. 2012), potentially opening new forms of ephemerality and meaninglessness. More specifically, these latter arise in connection to feelings of dispossession and uncontrollability that many collectors experience concerning their digital possessions, especially when stored online (Odom et al. 2012). And yet, new collecting practices can emerge, driven by the desire to share the content and with greater attention to its curation. Reframing these practices within a culture characterized by hyper-archivability (Brown and Hoskins 2010) and the fluid time of micro-archives (Pogačar 2016), the present contribution tries to shed some light on (some of) the contemporary trends in collecting, revealing all their ambiguity and the eventual return of the specter of illegality.
Assessing the Impact of Management Practices on Organisational Growth at a Multinational Company in Namibia
Authors: Milezi Josef , Romeo Asa Asa , Pangeiko Nautwima Johanna , Obrenovic Bojan
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which management practices impact organisational growth for a multinational company in Namibia in terms of employee motivation, employee productivity, employee engagement, work environment, and career growth. Grounded in the positivism philosophy, the study applied a causal-comparative design and a purely quantitative approach with the data collected using an online structured questionnaire with a sample of 77 employees at a multinational company in Namibia. The study analysed the data using the multiple linear regression analysis in SPSS Version 28 software. In that regard, the results reveal that feeble management practices decline in organisational growth. In that context, the results also reveal positive and statistically significant impacts of employee motivation, employee productivity, employee engagement, work environment, and career growth on organisational growth. On that basis, the study recommends that organisations consider investing resources in enhancing all these dimensions of management practices as they pursue maximised organisational growth. Also, employee satisfaction works hand-in-hand with organisational growth. Thus, the study recommends that employers ensure employee satisfaction is pleasing. Finally, the study suggests future research focus on other business sectors with a broader population coverage to enable the generalisation of the findings across the sector under investigation, which will address the population gaps that emerged from this study.
Corporate Governance in EU Agencies: The Europol Case
Authors: Orlandi Eugenio
Published: December 2023

There is a trend in government to establish semi-autonomous public organizations, “Agencies”, to carry out public tasks, implement policies, regulate markets and policy sectors or deliver public services. Once an Agency is established, it is necessary to ensure proper governance. The object of this paper is to answer three Research Questions. RQ1: “Is EU Agencies governance subject to change over time”? If the answer is “Yes”, a second question (RQ2) pops up: ‘Why EU Agencies’ governance is subject to change?” Last but not least, change has to be implemented. The topic is developed in relation to the choice made by the European Union, the one-size-fits-all model that makes the work of controllers simple. Are we sure that such a model “is the best choice for EU Agencies’ governance?” (RQ3). If RQ1 is self-evident, more interesting are RQ2 and RQ3 because explain the nature of change (Why) and How to change was introduced. In this quest, the tasks assigned to the Board of Directors and the Executive Director are mapped against Agencies’ mission. In the case of the European Police Office, in eight years three founding acts – an international Convention, a Council decision and a Regulation – have changed the tasks of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director in line with the evolution of the political scenario: from intergovernmental cooperation to a policy assigned by the Lisbon Treaty to the European Union.
Reviewing Blue Ocean Strategy and Opportunities for Upcoming Retail Entrepreneurs in Namibia
Authors: Romeo Asa Asa , Olivier Deoni , Gebhardt Laurensius , Kapolo Fiina
Published: December 2023

This article analyzes the approaches and opportunities of retail entrepreneurs in Namibia to understand competitive strategies pursued in the current market in regard to blue ocean strategy and red ocean strategy. Besides entrepreneurs displaying to have habitual competition and strategy knowledge; the biggest challenge some of these businesses have been to intensify their need to growth by generating new demand in uncontested markets. Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) concentrates on existing competition and establishes an uncontested market area for demand and innovative value. Retailers of individual businesses lead to positive signs of promotion derived through competition. The article further looks at analyzing theoretical reviews of BOS, differentiating amid blue and red oceans. Therefore, for businesses to become productive and pursue Value Innovation, retailers are advised to commence considering BOS. As such, the authors used Porter’s five forces framework to evaluate competition in the retail industry. This paper discusses the literature on BOS strategic framework, establishing the foundation for introducing principal concepts and phases of the BOS process. Primary and secondary data were employed for analysis and discussion of findings. The study was delimited to upcoming retailers in the city of Windhoek in Namibia. However, further studies should be conducted to apply inferential analysis for better conclusive remarks to the retail industry.
Semiotic Inception, Attitude Altering, and Behavioural Expression: Understanding the Foundation of Organizational Knowledge Construction
Authors: Senivongse Chulatep , Bennet Alex
Published: December 2023

This study explores the theory of semiotics and how it is processed in the cognitive space of a person (a complex adaptive system) with a focus on an individual’s response to persuasive arousal, how behavior is altered, and how habits are formulated. The study involves reviewing on the theory of semiotics, attitude altering, and behavior enactment. An SIAB framework is constructed from the combination of multiple fields of knowledge domains. The proof of the framework construction validity is verified by systematic literature review and meta-analysis techniques on the past marketing semiotic research. The framework can explain how humans incept the sign, how the sign influences attitudes, and how behavior is expressed. The SIAB framework can be the foundation to explain how individual knowledge is constructed, which can support many future studies.
Unsupervised Generative Learning with Handwritten Digits
Authors: Dolgikh Serge
Published: December 2023

Representations play an important role in learning of artificial and bi- ological systems that can be attributed to identification of characteristic patterns in the sensory data. In this work we attempted to approach the question of the origin of general concepts from the perspective of purely unsupervised learning that does not use prior knowledge of concepts to acquire the ability to recognize common patterns in a learning process resembling learning of biological systems in the natural environment. Generative models trained in an unsupervised process with minimization of generative error with a dataset of images of handwritten digits produced structured sparse latent representations that were shown to be correlated with characteristic patterns such as types of digits. Based on the iden- tified density structure, a proposed method of iterative empirical learning pro- duced confident recognition of most types of digits over a small number of learn- ing iterations with minimal learning data. The results demonstrated the possibil- ity of successful incorporation of unsupervised structure in informative represen- tations of generative models for successful empirical learning and conceptual modeling of the sensory environments.
PRESERVING AND SUSTAINING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IDENTITY OF ISLAMIC RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE HEJAZ REGION IN KSA
Authors: Dwidar Salma , Sirror Hala , Derbali Amani
Published: December 2023

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a rich urban and architectural legacy that dates back to the numerous eras of Islamic civilization. This study investigates the environmental influence on Ottoman-style heritage structures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly in the Hejaz Region. The region was chosen because of its diverse climates, which include a hot, dry environment in the middle of the Western Desert and a hot, humid climate on the Red Sea coast. Heritage buildings are examined from design, architectural, and urban perspectives to learn how environmental sustainability is achieved and to examine building materials and their sustainability. Furthermore, common architectural characteristics, systems, and designs are recognized to be integrated into modern building design for the contemporary era to maintain their design uniqueness.