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Gambling, cryptocurrency, and financial trading app marketing in English Premier League football: a frequency analysis of in-game logos
Authors: Torrance Jamie , Heath Conor , ANDRADE Maira , Newall Philip Warren Stirling
Published: July 2023

The gamblification of UK football has resulted in a proliferation of in-game marketing associated with gambling and gambling-like products such as cryptocurrencies and financial trading apps. The English Premier League (EPL) has in response banned gambling logos on shirt-fronts from 2026 onward. But this ban does not affect other types of marketing for gambling (e.g., sleeves and pitch-side hoardings), nor gambling-like products. This study therefore aimed to assess the ban’s implied overall reduction of different types of marketing exposure. We performed a frequency analysis of relevant logos in the EPL associated with gambling, cryptocurrency, and financial trading across 10 broadcasts from the 2022/23 EPL season. For each relevant logo, we coded: the marketed product, the associated brand, the number of individual logos, logo location, logo duration, and whether harm-reduction content was present. There were 20,941 relevant logos across the 10 broadcasts, of which 13,427 (64.1%) were for gambling only, 2,236 (10.7%) were for both gambling and cryptocurrency, 2,014 (9.6%) were for cryptocurrency only, 2,068 (9.9%) were for both cryptocurrency and financial trading, and 1,196 (5.7%) were for financial trading only. There were 1,075 shirt-front gambling-associated logos, representing 6.9% of all gambling-associated logos, and 5.1% of all logos combined. Pitch-side hoardings were the most frequent marketing location (52.3%), and 3.4% of logos contained harm-reduction content. Brand logos associated with gambling, cryptocurrency, and financial trading are common within EPL broadcasts. Approximately 1 in 20 gambling and gambling-like logos are subject to the EPL’s voluntary ban on shirt-front gambling sponsorship.
ANALISIS GAYA HIDUP MASYARAKAT DAN BUDAYA KONSUMTIF DALAM PERSPEKTIF ISLAM
Authors: H Yuris Huswatun
Published: July 2023

Modernisasi adalah suatu proses yang berkesinambungan yang telah berlangsungmelampaui waktu. Dia berjuang untuk berbagai produk seperti gaya hidup, budaya, gaya hidup, dan banyak aspek lainnya. Keberadaan modernisme tidak hanya untuk memberikan kemudahan bagi manusia, tetapi juga untuk menciptakan lebih banyak dampak negatif yang menonjol, seperti munculnya konsumerisme di kalangan masyarakat akibat perkembangan ekonomi yang bergerak lebih global
Integrating Climate Risk into Long-Term Energy Planning: A Critical Review
Authors: Doss-Gollin James , Amonkar Yash , Schmeltzer Katlyn , Cohan Daniel
Published: July 2023

Electricity systems face substantial and growing climate risks which are escalating due to electrification, renewable energy intermittency, population changes, and the intensifying impacts of climate change such as extreme temperatures and weather-induced infrastructure damage. This critical review investigates climate risks to the electricity sector and scrutinizes the methodologies used to represent climate risk in long-term electricity system planning studies. We find that many studies rely on weather data and socio-economic scenarios that are inadequate to fully characterize climate risks to present and future electricity systems. We advocate for more holistic assessments that incorporate comprehensive weather data, acknowledge dynamic multi-sector interactions, and employ adaptive and robust methodologies.
How do theory of mind and formal language skills impact metaphoric reference comprehension during children’s school-age years
Authors: Petit Nicolas , Bambini Valentina , Bischetti Luca , Prado Jérôme , Noveck Ira Andrew
Published: July 2023

Prior research has shown that school-aged children’s metaphor comprehension becomes adult-like progressively. This has given rise to claims that the development of metaphor comprehension is due to children’s evolving abilities with respect to Theory of Mind (ToM) or to formal language. The present work investigates the extent to which children’s growing sophistication with metaphor is attributable to each of these. Experiment 1 validates a newly constructed tablet task – with two groups of children whose mean ages were approximately 7 and 10 (N=89) – in which participants a) listen to vignettes that conclude with either a metaphoric or a synonymic (control) reference and then; b) choose pictures (while latencies are recorded) that indicate whether the children understand the reference as intended. The outcomes from Experiment 1 confirm prior results: Accurate responding in the wake of a metaphoric reference increases with age; meanwhile, correct metaphoric responses take longer than synonymic ones. Experiment 2 tests a more expansive range of 6- to 11-year-olds (N=248) and a wider array of tasks, including two clinical tasks measuring ToM and formal language skills which we use as cognitive predictors of metaphor accuracy and response times. Results show that ToM is a reliable predictor of successful performance on the metaphor task among younger children, before attenuating with age; in contrast, formal language is a predictor of metaphor comprehension that strengthens with age and is maximal in older children. This work underlines the importance of considering developmental perspectives when investigating the cognitive bases of metaphor skills.
Measuring the "Dark" Triad: Comparing the Five-Factor Model Antagonistic Triad Measure to other commonly used self-report instruments (In Press: Assessment)
Authors: Rose Leigha , Lynam Donald , Miller Josh
Published: July 2023

The “Dark” Triad (DT) refers to three personality constructs with ties to socially aversive behaviors: psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism. These constructs are commonly assessed via omnibus self-report inventories such as the Short Dark Triad (SD3) or the Dirty Dozen (DD). Alternatively, researchers wishing to measure “dark” traits can compile stand-alone measures of each construct. Recently, the Five Factor Model Antagonistic Triad Measure (FFM ATM) was developed, which measures the DT from the perspective of the widely used Five Factor Model of personality. Initial validation studies indicated that the FFM ATM addresses common concerns with other omnibus inventories (e.g., allows for multi-faceted examination of DT constructs). The current study tested the FFM ATM in relation to these other methods of measuring the DT (i.e., omnibus inventories and combinations of single-construct measures). Across three tests of validity (i.e., nomological network analysis, intraclass correlations, and incremental validity analyses), the FFM ATM showed favorable results and outperformed other measures of the DT.
Seeing emotions in the eyes: A validated test to study individual differences in the perception of basic emotions
Authors: Franca Maria , Bolognini Nadia , Brysbaert Marc
Published: July 2023

People are able to perceive emotions in the eyes of others and can therefore see emotions when individuals wear face masks. Research has been hampered by the lack of a good test to measure basic emotions in the eyes. In two studies with 358 and 200 participants, we developed a test to see anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness and surprise in images of eyes. Each emotion was measured by 8 stimuli (4 male actors and 4 female actors), matched in terms of difficulty and item discrimination. Participants reliably differed in their performance on the Seeing Emotions in the Eyes test (SEE-48). The test correlated well not only with the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET), but also with the Situational Test of Emotion Understanding (STEU), indicating that the SEE-48 not only measures low-level perceptual skills, but also broader skills of emotion perception and emotional intelligence. The test is freely available for research and clinical purposes.
Lucid dreams from reactivating breath-counting during REM sleep
Authors: Wolk Norah , Morris Daniel , Nahas Yasmeen , Konkoly Karen , Carr Michelle , Paller Ken A. , Mallett Remington
Published: July 2023

People typically become aware that a dream was “just a dream” only after awakening. Alternatively, people can become aware that they are dreaming during the dream. These lucid dreams are thought to involve increased prefrontal cortex activity relative to non-lucid dreams, and they are associated with volitional control over dream content. Lucid dreams could be valuable for many purposes, such as part of a therapy for nightmares. Yet, the long-standing challenge of inducing lucid dreams in the laboratory has limited research on such applications. Recent studies made progress in showing that memory reactivation during an early-morning nap can induce lucid dreams. Here, we propose that reactivating mindfulness during REM sleep can also be an effective strategy for inducing lucid dreams. Preliminary results and a brief literature review support this notion. Participants (N = 5) underwent a wake-back-to-bed procedure with standard polysomnography to track sleep stages and verify lucid dreams with electro-ocular eye signaling. After approximately 5 hours of sleep, participants were awakened to complete a breath-counting task while ambient music cues played in the background. When participants returned to sleep and reached REM sleep, cues were replayed to reactivate the task context. This procedure induced signal-verified lucid dreams in two participants. This rate of induction success approached that of recent full-scale investigations, though additional evidence will be needed to substantiate these initial results. Nevertheless, the present findings suggest that mindfulness-associated sensory stimulation in REM sleep has high potential value for promoting lucid dreaming.
The effects of repeated facial motor and affective matching on Identification and detection of static and dynamic facial expressions
Authors: Bulnes Luis Carlo , Vandenthoren Ludovic Alain Claude , Cleeremans Axel , Vandekerckhove Marie
Published: July 2023

Mimicry and imitation are thought to be important antecedents of embodied, face-based emotional perception. Simulationist models endorsing the “facial feedback hypothesis” state that proprioception from the face promote subjective feelings. However, subjective–affective- states also causally influence bodily signals. To gauge the differential contributions of facial feedback and affect, we investigated the effects of an emotional-imitation task on immediate emotion identification and a subsequent emotional change detection. Participants first performed an emotion identification task. They were presented with static faces and asked to adopt the same facial expression (Motor group) or try to feel the same emotion (Feel group). A control group passively observed the faces (Watch group). A forced-choice emotion identification followed each trial. After the imitation task, all participants performed a change detection task. First, faces gradually evolved from neutral to full-blown expressions, and participants pressed a button at the moment they perceived a change. In a second bloc, the same videos were reversed. Participants pressed a button when they thought the face had become neutral again. The main results demonstrated that face imitation affected emotion identification immediately. The Feel intervention affected performance only at a subsequent detection task. Moreover, Motor matching facilitated performance in the anger condition but affected the processing of Happiness. Affective Matching, however, affected performance in the Anger condition alone. We surmise that both interventions were task- and time-specific. We argue that voluntary facial imitation and affective matching differentially affect Anger processing, possibly because of emotion (down) regulation promoted by Facial Feedback and Simulation.
Exploring the relationship between popular culture and perceptions of social standing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) careers: a pilot study using path analysis
Authors: Garg Pranjal , Chunduri Rithika , Balusu Chinmayi
Published: July 2023

Popular culture consists of elements consumed by the general public, such as movies, television shows, and books, that reflect the attitudes, practices, beliefs, and cultural objects prevalent in society. Popular culture tends to influence numerous facets of one's lifestyle, and both empirical and anecdotal evidence suggests that it plays a role in determining the career of nascent professionals. We conducted an anonymized survey to assess the effect of popular culture on pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM). Results from the path analysis identified the direct effect of different aspects of popular media on the perceptions of social standing in choosing a STEMM career.
Deviant Sexual Stereotyping of Black-White Interracial Couples in the U.S. Underlies Disgust Reactions
Authors: Quinn-Jensen Elizabeth , Liu Xiuling , Skinner-Dorkenoo Allison Louise
Published: July 2023

Despite increasing acceptance of interracial couples in the U.S., biases persist, and some evidence suggests that interracial couples may elicit a disgust response among people in the U.S. In a series of preregistered studies (Ntot = 3,367), we examine one possible explanation for this disgust response—sexual stereotyping of Black-White interracial couples. In Studies 1 and 2, participants explicitly identified interracial couples as being attributed deviant sexual stereotypes, and Study 3 completed the experimental causal chain by demonstrating that couples who are described with these deviant sexual stereotypes elicit disgust. Study 4 provided evidence that perceiving interracial relationships to be based on sexual fetishes statistically mediates the relation between interracial couples and disgust. Taken together, these findings indicate that interracial couples are stereotyped as sexually deviant, and that thinking of couples in terms of such deviant sexual stereotypes can produce a disgust response.
Identifying Meaningful Facial Configurations during Iterative Prisoner’s Dilemma Games
Authors: Robertson Olly May , Parkinson Brian , Shore Danielle M
Published: July 2023

The contraction and relaxation of facial muscles in humans is widely assumed to fulfil communicative and adaptive functions. However, to date most work has focussed either on individual muscle movements (action units) in isolation or on a small set of configurations commonly assumed to express “basic emotions”. As such, it is as yet unclear what information is communicated between individuals during naturalistic social interactions and how contextual cues influence facial activity occurring in these exchanges. The present study investigated whether consistent patterns of facial action units occur during dyadic iterative prisoners’ dilemma games, and what these patterns of facial activity might mean. Using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, we identified three distinct and consistent configurations of facial musculature change across three different datasets. These configurations were associated with specific gameplay outcomes, suggesting that they perform psychologically meaningful context-related functions. The first configuration communicated enjoyment and the second communicated affiliation and appeasement, both indicating cooperative intentions after cooperation or defection respectively. The third configuration communicated disapproval and encouraged social partners not to defect again. Future work should validate the occurrence and functionality of these facial configurations across other kinds of social interaction.
“All the Makings of an Eventual NFL Starter:” Racial/Ethnic Disparities in a Decade of NFL Draft Profiles as Revealed by Natural Language Processing
Authors: Markowitz David Matthew
Published: July 2023

Student-athletes are often treated differently and inequitably based on their race/ethnicity. For example, empirical evidence suggests Black student-athletes face unjust stereotyping and discrimination because they are seen for their athletic achievements over their academic achievements compared to White student-athletes. Using in-game broadcast data, Black athletes are also discussed differently than White athletes, with disparities in how broadcasters focus on players’ physical and cognitive abilities. The current paper builds on this literature by using natural language processing techniques to identify how experts communicate about different NFL prospects. A decade of data (2014-2023), including nearly 4,000 draft profiles, suggested that writers attending to Black draftees used fewer positive emotion terms in player narratives than writers attending to White draftees. Narratives of White players also mentioned the NFL more than narratives of Black players, revealing a possible disparity in perceived belonging to the league. Implications for theory and equity in sport are discussed.
Socioeconomic correlates of the lottery rollover effect in Toronto, Canada
Authors: Fu Hin-Ngai , Li Andrew , Otto A. Ross , Clark Luke
Published: July 2023

Background: In a lottery with a progressive jackpot, the rollover effect refers to an increase in revenue or engagement with an accumulating jackpot size. Using an ecological dataset of lottery ticket sales aggregated by postcode, we test two corollaries of the rollover effect. First, how does the rollover effect change in neighborhoods with higher or lower socioeconomic status? Second, how do fluctuations on a progressive-prize lottery affect the consumption of fixed-prize lottery tickets in the same neighborhoods, in line with economic notions of ‘substitution’ versus ‘complementarity’? Methods: We used time-series data on ticket sales from 2012-2015 from 3 progressive-prize lotteries (Lotto 649, Lotto Max, and Lottario) in Toronto, Canada, aggregated for 95 forward-sortation area (FSA) postcodes. Regression models controlled for other cyclical fluctuations including day of week, month of year, and common paydays. Results: Jackpot size positively predicted lottery ticket sales in all models, with a large effect size. There was a significant interaction between jackpot size and neighborhood SES, such that lottery sales in higher SES neighborhoods were more sensitive to jackpot size, although the effect sizes were negligible. Sales of fixed-prize lotteries were positively related to sales of progressive-prize lotteries, supporting complementarity. We observed a significant interaction between SES and progressive-prize sales, in which fixed-prize sales were more affected by progressive-prize sales in higher SES neighborhoods. Conclusion: Both the effect of larger jackpots on ticket sales, and the effects of progressive-prize sales on a second lottery type, are attenuated within more disadvantaged (i.e. lower SES) neighborhoods.
Elevated levels of mixed-handedness in dyslexia: Meta-analyses of 68 studies
Authors: Packheiser Julian , Papadatou-Pastou Marietta , Koufaki Angeliki , Paracchini Silvia , Stein Clara Celina , Schmitz Judith , Ocklenburg Sebastian
Published: July 2023

Since almost a hundred years, psychologists have investigated the link between hand preference and dyslexia. We present a meta-analysis to determine whether there is indeed an increase in atypical hand preference in dyslexia. We included studies used in two previous meta-analyses (Bishop, 1990; Eglinton & Annett, 1994) as well as studies identified through PubMed MEDLINE, PsycInfo, Google Scholar, and Web of Science up to August 2022. K = 68 studies (n = 4660 individuals with dyslexia; n = 40845 controls) were entered into three random effects meta-analyses using the odds ratio as the effect size (non-right-handers; left-handers; mixed-handers vs. total). Evidence of elevated levels of atypical hand preference in dyslexia emerged that were especially pronounced for mixed-hand preference (OR = 1.57), although this category was underdefined. Differences in (direction or degree) of hand skill or degree of hand preference could not be assessed as no pertinent studies were located. Our findings allow for robust conclusions only for a relationship of mixed-hand preference with dyslexia.
The three-dimensional community structure of ADHD traits captured by the ASRS scale: An Exploratory Graph Analysis
Authors: Panagiotidi Maria , Zavlis Orestis , Jones Myles , Stafford Tom
Published: July 2023

*Objective*: To employ a novel analytic method—namely, exploratory graph analysis (EGA)—to subclinical attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) trait scores in order to reveal their dimensional structure, as well as compare EGA’s performance with traditional factor-analytic techniques in doing so. *Method*: 1149 respondents from a survey panel completed the ASRS, a common ADHD scale made up of 18 distinct trait measures. EGA and factor analysis were applied to identify traits which associate with each other. *Results*: EGA revealed 3 distinct communities, and ruled out a 2-community structure. This was in contrast to the 2-factor structure suggested by the factor analysis, and the conventional division of ADHD into two subdimensions (hyperactivity and inattention). *Conclusion*: A dimensional structure of three clusters (hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention) may better reflect the traits underlying ADHD. EGA has benefits in terms of both analytic approach and interpretability of findings.
Sub-types of emotion dysregulation in youth with nonsuicidal self-injury: Latent class analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Flygare Oskar , Ojala Olivia , Ponten Moa , Klintwall Lars , Karemyr Moa , Sjöblom Katja , Wallert John , Hellner Clara , Nilbrink Jannike , Bellander Martin , Bjureberg Johan
Published: July 2023

Psychological treatments targeting emotion dysregulation in adolescents are effective in reducing nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) but predicting treatment outcome remains difficult. Identifying sub-groups based on repeated measurements of emotion dysregulation pre-treatment may guide personalized treatment recommendations. We used data from a recent trial evaluating internet-delivered emotion regulation therapy for adolescents with NSSI (n = 138). Latent class analysis was used to identify sub-groups based on pre-treatment responses on the 16-item version of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale. The primary outcome was self-rated NSSI frequency during treatment, and secondary outcome was the proportion of participants with no NSSI 1-month post-treatment. Three sub-groups of emotion dysregulation were identified: Low variability and low mean (Group 1), Low variability and high mean (Group 2), and High variability and low mean (Group 3). Sub-groups did not differ in NSSI frequency during treatment (Group 2 IRR = 1.06 [95% CI 0.49 – 2.29], p = .88; Group 3 IRR = 1.22 [95% CI 0.31 – 4.76], p = .77). However, more participants in Group 1 compared to Group 2 abstained from NSSI at 1-month post-treatment (OR = 3.63 [95% CI 1.16 – 11.33], p = 0.01). Latent class analysis identified sub-groups predictive of NSSI absence post-treatment, demonstrating clinical utility.
Does political identity influence the attribution of moral behaviors? A proposal for a new way to measure Moral Foundations
Authors: Bianchini Gonzalo Espinoza
Published: July 2023

This research delves into how individuals' political associations shape their perceptions of the moral behavior of others. The experiment took place in Chile, a country characterized by a substantial political divide between left and right. Employing a survey methodology, the researchers presented a group of participants (Chilean university students) with a fictional character and requested them to assess the likelihood of Rodrigo engaging in various unethical behaviors. The findings unveiled that individuals leaning towards the left were more inclined to ascribe immoral actions to those belonging to different political identities, whereas respondents aligned with the right showcased no significant disparities. Additionally, This experiment proposes a way to measure moral foundations.
Effects of Explicit Sponsorship Disclosure on User Engagement in Social Media Influencer Marketing
Authors: Cao Zike , Belo Rodrigo
Published: July 2023

Social media influencer marketing has grown substantially in the last decade and is a major advertising channel for many brands. Social media influencers weave sponsored posts with organic content in their feeds, which raises concerns among regulators and consumer advocates that users may not be able to clearly distinguish between sponsored and organic influencer content. Thus, regulators often mandate the explicit disclosure of sponsored content. However, there is little empirical evidence based on field data about the effects of explicit sponsorship disclosure. Therefore, we empirically investigate the effects of explicitly disclosing sponsorship in influencers' content on users' engagement using a large-scale field dataset collected from Facebook and Instagram. Our empirical results suggest that explicit sponsorship disclosure increases user awareness of the advertising nature and earns users' favorability by enhancing the transparency about the sponsored content. We further design two online experiments to corroborate our empirical results and directly test the underlying mechanisms. Our findings have novel and important implications for marketers, influencers, social media platforms, and regulators in the influencer marketing industry.
Attitudes Toward Artificial General Intelligence: Results from American Adults 2021 and 2023
Authors: Jones Jason Jeffrey , Skiena Steven
Published: July 2023

A compact, inexpensive repeated survey on American adults’ attitudes toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) revealed a stable ordering but changing magnitudes of agreement toward three statements. From 2021 to 2023, American adults increasingly agreed AGI was possible to build. Respondents agreed more weakly that AGI should be built. Finally, American adults mostly disagree that an AGI should have the same rights as a human being; disagreeing more strongly in 2023 than in 2021.
Withdrawal Notice: "Implementers’ Perspectives of Social and Emotional Learning Project: A Real World Setting Feasibility Study in Nepal"
Authors: Paudel Dhirendra
Published: July 2023

The author has withdrawn this preprint due to the lack of formal authorization from the affiliated organization and funding agencies prior to its submission. After submission, the author was made aware via email from the affiliated organization that the preprint infringes on intellectual property rights governed by agreements with these entities.
The intellectual foundations of Iran's nuclear strategy and the US position on it
Authors: Al-Awady Assist prof .Dr Ahmed Mohammed Ali Jaber
Published: July 2023

Iran seeks to have an influential regional position in the region that deviates from the regional status it occupies, by adopting a policy based on its own intellectual foundations. However, this policy faced great resistance from the United States of America and its allies in the region, especially the Gulf countries and Israel, because of the danger that the increase in Iran's power poses a serious threat to their national security. Therefore, the United States and its allies seek by various means to thwart the Iranian project, especially with regard to Iran’s attempt of developing a nuclear program which, according to the US and its allies, could help to produce nuclear weapons. Such weapons may threaten the countries of the region and the American vital interests in the region.
The variation in mobility levels of motorized vehicles between the city center and villages in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand
Authors: Rani Utkarsha , Shrivastava Rajeev Ranjan
Published: July 2023

The emergence of urban mobility and transportation facilities in cities has raised concerns about the lack of similar advancements in rural areas, particularly in the Bokaro District of Jharkhand. It was assumed that innovation and improved mobility would eventually reach the villages, but this goal is still far from being realized. To gather data on the movement of vehicles from Bokaro Steel City to the villages, a field survey was conducted between March and June 2020. Enumerators were assigned to observe and count vehicles crossing pre-determined checkpoints. Additionally, data on maximum temperature, minimum temperature, humidity, and precipitation were collected from https://www.timeanddate.com. The statistical analysis was performed using the Stata-16 software environment for regression analysis. The results of the analysis revealed that the regression coefficient for vehicle crossings per day from Bokaro Steel City to the nearest town was 8.25090, but this value was reduced to 4.10464 for more distant villages. The p-value was found to be statistically significant, indicating a significant difference in vehicle mobility between towns and villages. Furthermore, the study applied a Poisson regression model to examine the significance of various factors and utilized measures of goodness-of-fit such as deviance and AIC. The findings suggested that maximum temperature and weather conditions had a greater impact on vehicle mobility in towns than in villages. In addition to presenting a vision for future rural mobility, this article also highlights the need for key infrastructure, and institutional vis-à-vis financial changes to facilitate the implementation of new technologies in rural areas. Overall, the research sheds light on the disparities in mobility and transportation between urban and rural areas in the Bokaro District. It emphasizes the significance of addressing these disparities and implementing necessary changes to ensure equitable access to transportation and mobility advancements for all communities.
Implementasi Kebijakan Pengelolaan Hibah Dan Bantuan Sosial Kota Bekasi (Studi Tentang Implementasi Peraturan Menteri Dalam Negeri Nomor 32 Tahun 2011 Tentang Pedoman Pemberian Hibah dan Bantuan Sosial Yang Bersumber Dari Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah)
Authors: Indrijantoro Widodo , Irwansyah Iwan , Hernando Redo Alpha , Sukeri Biyan
Published: July 2023

Grant Expenditures must be managed in an orderly manner, obeying laws and regulations, efficient, economic, effective, transparent and accountable by taking into account the principles of justice, appropriateness, rationality and benefits for the community. This is intended to create administrative order, accountability, transparency in the management of grant funds and accuracy in the use of aid funds by grant recipients. The formulation of the problem discussed in this study is how to manage grants and social assistance for the Bekasi City Govemment. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research, which is the process of organizing and sorting data into patterns and categories as well as basic description units so that themes can be put forward as suggested by the data. The results of the research are that the management of grants and social assistance funds in Bekasi City was not properly implemented in 2018. It was explained that this study did not use population and samples but key informants and respondents. Researcher determines the Regional Work Unit (SKPD) for Grants and Social Assistance as Key Informants which in this study are represented by the Manager of Grants and Social Assistance in each SKPD. Meanwhile, the respondents were several people who were taken from the Advisory Team for grants and social assistance. Research results, researcherconcluded that the management of grants and social assistance at the Bekasi City Regional Financial and Asset Management Agency in 2018 had not been carried out properly. Some of the obstacles to the management of grant funds and social assistance in Bekasi City are the lack of available personnel, staff who have not received training regarding grant aid management, incomplete rules and procedures for managing grant funds, and overlapping allocations of funds in grant expenditure.
Implementation of Village Fund Management Policy on Community Empowerment in Cokrodiningratan Village, Yogyakarta City
Authors: Tio Muhammad Rizky Syah , Nugroho Hanantyo Sri
Published: July 2023

The urban village Fund is channeled to the subdistrict and delegated to the urban village for the urban village's local infrastructure and community empowerment sector. The object of this research was carried out in the Cokrodiningratan urban village, Yogyakarta City using descriptive qualitative methods. The results of the research on the implementation of the policy on managing funds from Permendagri number 130 of 2018 in Cokrodiningratan Village in 2019 were generally good, in managing urban village funds the government of Cokrodinigratan and community institutions could provide public understanding to adjust to the budget ceiling following regulations, needs, and regional potential. In the community empowerment sector, the supporting and inhibiting factors are from the target group of policies and urban village funds which causes the outcomes of programs and policies to be not optimal.
Analisis Strategi Pemerintah Daerah dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat melalui Peningkatan Industri Kreatif bagi Pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) di Kelurahan Kranji Kecamatan Bekasi Barat
Authors: Rafika Adinda , Rofiyanti Eka , Barlian Achmad
Published: July 2023

This study aims to find out about "Local Government Strategy in Community Empowerment through Increasing Creative Industries for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kranji Village, West Bekasi District”. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods to describe and explain in detail the existing phenomena using interview techniques as a supporting instrument. Research on Local Government Strategies in Community Empowerment Through Increasing Creative Industries for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kranji Village, West Bekasi District can be measured from Minztberg Strategy Indicators in Afif and Abdullah (2010), namely: Planning, Actions taken, Positioning Angle, Perspective, Resistance, and Effort. The results of the research that has been carried out show that the local government's strategy in empowering the community through increasing creative industries for MSME actors has been carried out according to planning procedures even though the practice in the field has not been optimal due to the lack of overall outreach by stakeholders in the ranks of the Kranji Village. The programs implemented in an effort to empower the community for MSME actors are very useful for increasing the quality of sales and promotion of products sold by providing market outlets in the Kranji sub-district and holding a bazaar program. In addition, the government provides convenience in processing business licenses and provides business capital assistance programs for MSMEs.
A Multiple Fluctuations and Detrending Analysis of Financial Market Efficiency: Comparison of Central and Eastern European Stock Indexes
Authors: Dias Rui , Horta Nicole , Chambino Mariana , Alexandre Paulo , Heliodoro Paula
Published: July 2023

The analysis of stock market behaviour is still a very appealing topic because it can give investors information about where to invest their money. In this context, a dynamic investiga­tion of Austria’s (ATX), Serbia’s (BELEX 15), Hungary’s (BUX), Cro­atia’s (CROBEX), Russia’s (IMOEX), Czech Republic’s (PX PRAGUE), Slovenia’s (SBITOP), and Poland’s (WIG) capital markets is car­ried out from September 18th, 2017, to September 15th, 2022. The results suggest that most indexes are far from being absent of long-term dependency, which may be interpreted as inefficiency; that is, throughout the Tranquil period, the stock market indexes SBI TOP (0.59), AEX (0.54), WIG (0.54), PRAGUE (0.53), and BELEX 15 (0.52) exhibit dependence over time. The CROBEX (0.47) and BUX (0.44) indexes indicate anti persistence, however, the Russian market shows equilibrium (0.49 ≌ 0.0126), indicating that the ran­dom walk hypothesis is not rejected. When we look at the behav­iour of the markets under consideration during the Stress subpe­riod, we see that persistence was significantly higher in the capi­tal markets under analysis, except for the Russian market, which demonstrates some equilibrium. To conclude, we suggest that policymakers must take a comprehensive approach to improve the efficiency of international financial markets during times of stress due to uncertainty in the global economy and its influence on the memory properties of capital markets.
Science and Technology Parks and Their Role in the Economic Development of the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Kostadinović Ivana , Gligorijević Živorad , Kostadinović Milena
Published: July 2023

In a large number of countries, both developed and developing countries, science and technology parks are considered an important mech­anism for improving and encouraging the development of industry, as well as the economy as a whole, because they encourage the development of SMEs, which use modern (high) technology, which at the same time affects acceler­ated economic development based on knowledge. The basic task of all forms of science and technology parks is the development and promotion of inno­vative activities, the appearance of as many innovations as possible on the market (domestic and international) and assistance in the commercialization of the results of scientific research. The goal of the work is to indicate that the construction and development of science and technology parks should enable the improvement of the competitiveness of the Republic of Serbia, more inten­sive economic and development as a whole, faster development of innovative SMEs and increased volume of foreign direct investments. Bearing in mind that there is an uneven distribution of science and technology parks and that in the development of science and technology parks, the Republic of Serbia lags be­hind the countries of the European Union, as well as some countries in the sur­rounding area, it is necessary for the coming period to equip them with all the necessary infrastructure, which will enable companies, scientists to engage in scientific research and project development, as well as to be connected with faculties, other innovative companies and local self-government units.
Process Mining Maturity Assessment – Critical Success Factors
Authors: Boules Ioannis , Tsipoura Xanthi , Glykas Michail
Published: July 2023

In this paper, we present a literature survey of Process Mining and its identified implementation. The aim is the identification of the most prom­inent Critical Success Factors that should be achieved for successful pro­cess mining implementation. We concluded with ten proposed critical suc­cess factors that should be assessed in any process mining implementation. We also elaborate on the role of process mining in business process manage­ment and its contribution in resolving identified drawbacks.
EFQM Excellence Model – A Systematic Literature Review. A Proposal FOR a Maturity Assessment Framework
Authors: Dima Thaleia , Vitzilaiou Maria , Glykas Michail
Published: July 2023

Performance Improvement is high on the agenda of most orga­nizations worldwide. A growing number of improvement models are now available, and it is necessary to adopt an approach to earn the most attrac­tive organizational excellence performance. One such practice is implement­ing the EFQM Excellence model, which is a self-assessment framework for determining the strong and weak points and measuring areas of improve­ment of an organization across continuous quality improvement. EFQM Ex­cellence Model is used by any kind of organization regardless of size, sec­tor, maturity and structure. Following the identification of the most known CSFs, we present the Glykas Quality Compass (GQC), a novel methodology for assessing the Quality Management Maturity that assesses implemen­tation projects holistically and thoroughly using a matrix of critical success factors (CSFs) and enablers. The proposed methodology for maturity assess­ment might be specifically applied to the four quality management catego­ries: Total Quality Management, Quality Standards, Quality Methodologies and Excellence Awards
An Integrated Proposal for a Knowledge Management Implementation & Maturity Assessment Model
Authors: Bougoulia Eirini , Glykas Michail
Published: July 2023

The goal of the paper is to suggest a comprehensive and inte­grated knowledge management implementation and maturity assessment model based on the most common critical success factors and corporate en­ablers discovered during a systematic overview of the knowledge manage­ment maturity models and the related literature review. Summarizing the re­view leads to the discovery of KMMMs CSFs and key themes, while simultane­ously examining the idea of standardization through accepted KM standards and their core principles. To provide a model that can be used by both practi­tioners and researchers in the future to improve organizational performance and to be used as a tool for knowledge management performance measure­ment, the implementation stages of the proposed framework, the maturity levels, the proposed assessment measuring tools and methods are presented in an approach that encompasses the core guidelines of ISO 30401.
Employees’ Perception of Climate Change and Its Impact on Business Competitiveness
Authors: Erjavec Karmen
Published: July 2023

Climate change in the form of extreme weather events is becoming more frequent and severe, and populations across Europe are more affected by droughts and floods. All this affects workers’ perceptions of climate change and how they assess its impact on the competitiveness of the companies they work for. A survey of Slovenian workers (N = 212) examined the associations between reported concerns about climate changes concern and perceptions of its impact on business competitiveness. In regression analyses, exposure was associated with greater concern about climate change and negative per­ceptions of business competitiveness. Our study suggests that workers’ aware­ness of climate-related exposures in their local environment, along with per­sonal exposures, is associated with increased concern about climate change and its negative impact on business competitiveness. As sustainable competi­tiveness needs well-informed workers, our findings suggest that policies aimed at raising awareness of climate concerns and their impact on business aware­ness should take into account workers’ perceptions.
Analysis of the Representation of Women in the Business Environment of the Slovak Republic
Authors: Kráľová Katarína
Published: July 2023

In Slovakia, the share of women in the total population of the Slo­vak Republic is slightly above 50%. Women entrepreneurs in Slovakia are still somewhat the exception rather than the rule. Their approach to entrepre­neurship is not the same as that of men and women’s entrepreneurial story is often linked to their personal lives. Women’s entrepreneurship is a hot top­ic at the moment and by analysing it, it is possible to find out what are the characteristics, qualities, motives and factors influencing women’s entrepre­neurial activity in the Slovak Republic. The aim of our paper is to evaluate, through the analysis and development of statistical indicators, the position of women in the labour market in the Slovak Republic not only in terms of numbers but also in relation to the labour market (number of economically active women, employment, unemployment of women in the Slovak Repub­lic) and also the degree of women’s involvement in entrepreneurial activities in order to obtain a comprehensive view of the representation of women in the entrepreneurial environment in the Slovak Republic.
Development Trends of Human Resources in Public Administration in Slovakia
Authors: Dudová Iveta , Matúšová Silvia
Published: July 2023

The paper identifies the critical factors in the development of pub­lic administration in Slovakia by 2030, considering human resources devel­opment, innovation, and digitization. The aim of the paper is to character­ize the mission and functions of the public administration, the most signifi­cant trends in human resources development and measures necessary to fa­cilitate innovations and upgrading in the public administration. The paper considers the valid legislation, data analysis and development trends in the public administration sector in Slovakia, including the quantity, quality and competitiveness of human resources potential and the digitization of pub­lic administration and the innovations in the labour market. The public ad­ministration sector performs the tasks entrusted by the state, framed, and de­fined by the public interest. The public administration sector has a cross-sec­tional character and shows intersections with other sectors.
Addressing Key Challenges in Vocational Education and Training (VET) In Albania, Ensuring Systematic Change, Competence Development, and Stakeholder Empowerment
Authors: Fetahu Elvira , Cela Eriona
Published: July 2023

The achievement of economic growth is the goal and objective of every country and it is possible only through the efforts of different educa­tional institutions, providers, and beneficiaries, to educate and train experts in different sectors, based on the principle of lifelong learning. This paper aims to analyze the needs of employees to develop and improve hard and soft skills, providing the challenges of vocational education and to adopt the changes in the labor market, for both employees and employers. The data collected from Vehicle Services, Hotel and Tourism, Construction, and Logis­tics dialogue roundtables provide recommendations for providers and busi­nesses in every job aspect. The analysis of the data resulted in the following: it is necessary to establish continuous contacts with public institutions which offer professional devel­opment courses for employees, both before and during employment, as for them the cost of training the employees is a continuous process.
How Much Sustainable Knowledge Will Soon-to-Be Experts in Slovenia Have? Findings of Higher Education Study Programs’ Analysis
Authors: Obrecht Matevž , Pavić Lazar
Published: July 2023

Environmental topics are gaining more and more important both in the European Union and in Slovenia in the last decade. Climate chang­es (floods, droughts, and heat waves), pollution (soil, water, and air), man­agement of invasive species, noise pollution, food self-sufficiency, sustain­able development in the field of tourism, etc. are particularly present both in Slovenian Eastern and Western cohesion region. However, the level of knowl­edge about environmental challenges and competences of current experts and leaders to effectively manage and deal with them is perceived to be too low. The paper examines the inclusion of sustainable competences, knowl­edge, and skills in higher education programs in Slovenia to predict the lev­el of sustainable knowledge. Slovenian soon-to-be professionals will be em­powered by the Slovenian higher education system (Daneshjoo et al., 2020). Analysis included the content of 956 higher education study programs on the individual course level. In the next phase, a comprehensive comparative analysis of the situation in the areas of higher education and environmen­tal education was performed. The factors based on which comparison was made are field of study, type of institution, level of study and number of sub­jects in the program that include some sustainable content. Non-paramet­ric tests were used to determine statistically significant differences are the Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal-Wallis H test.