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oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/1 2023-03-04T18:18:51Z jems:ART driver

Quarterly inflation rate target and forecasts in Romania Simionescu, Mihaela index of prices inflation rate VAR model unemployment rate In this study, we proposed some inflation rate predictions based on econometric models that performed better than the targets of the National Bank of Romania. Few econometric models (multiple regressions model and a vector-autoregression) were used to predict the quarterly inflation rate in Romania during 2000:Q1-2016:Q4. The GDP growth has a negative impact on inflation rate in Romania, an increase in logarithm of GDP with one percentage point determining a decrease in inflation logarithm with less than 0.1 units according to both proposed models. However, an increase in inflation rate in the previous period determined an increase in this variable in the current period. The inverse of unemployment rate is positively correlated with the index of prices. The causal relationship between inflation rate and unemployment rate is reciprocal. In the first period the index of prices evolution is explained only by changes in this variable. The inflation rate volatility is due mainly to the evolution of this indicator, the influence decreasing insignificantly in time, not descending under 88%. More than 99% of the variation in unemployment rate is explained by the own volatility for all lags. The annual forecasts based on these models performed better than the targets on the horizon 2015-2016. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2016-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/1 10.14254/jems.2016.1-1.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 1 No. 1 (2016); 6-13 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/1/5 Copyright (c) 2016 Mihaela Simionescu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/2 2023-03-04T18:16:43Z jems:ART driver

Location selection of agricultural-residuals particleboard industry through group decision: The case study of northern Iran Azizi, Majid Ramezanzadeh, Mostafa particleboard industry location selection Analytical Hierarchy Process ranian wood and paper industry This paper presents a framework for locating agricultural-residuals particleboard industry in the northern provinces of Iran. Particleboard industry is the only Iranian wood and paper industry with an export potential and the use of agricultural residuals as the raw material can help with increasing the production in this industry, while reducing the damage to forest resources. The northern provinces of Iran are agricultural centers with ample amounts of agricultural residues. These provinces are, therefore, preferable to other provinces as the construction sites of particleboard plants. In the location selection model presented in this paper, the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method is used and the results indicate that the criterion of ‘material and production’ and the sub-criterion of ‘reliability of supply’ have the highest priorities, and that Golestan province is the best alternative. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2016-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/2 10.14254/jems.2016.1-1.2 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 1 No. 1 (2016); 14-22 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/2/1 Copyright (c) 2016 Majid Azizi, Mostafa Ramezanzadeh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/3 2023-03-04T18:21:05Z jems:ART driver

Challenge of mitigating bank frauds by judicious mix of technology: Experience of a developing country Bhasin, Madan Lal problem of bank frauds application of technology RBI risk management fraud prevention developing economy Banks are the engines that drive the operations in the financial sector, money markets and growth of an economy. With the rapidly growing banking industry in India, frauds in banks are also increasing fast, and fraudsters have started using innovative methods. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted in 2013-14 among 345 bank employees to know their perception towards bank frauds, degree of their compliance level, and integration of technology to detect, control and prevent frauds. This study provides discussion of the attitudes, strategies, and the technology that bank specialists will need to combat frauds. Banks that can leverage advances in technology and analytics to improve fraud prevention will reduce their fraud losses. In 2015, the RBI introduced new mechanisms for banks to check loan frauds by taking pro-active steps by setting up a Central Fraud Registry, introduced the concept of Red Flagged Account, and Indian investigative agencies will soon start sharing their databases with banks. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2016-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/3 10.14254/jems.2016.1-1.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 1 No. 1 (2016); 23-41 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/3/3 Copyright (c) 2016 Economics, Management and Sustainability https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/4 2023-03-04T18:26:12Z jems:ART driver

The role of "deprivation" in the conceptualization of social tension in the Ukrainian society Siryi, Yevhen social tension deprivation frustration deprivation theory validity This article attempts to expand interpretational ability of the deprivational paradigm for social tensions (ST). This is due to the conceptual uncertainty, weak presentability and possible underestimation of gnoseological resource of the deprivation theory. This article attempts to construct a semantic core concept of ST using components of T. Gurr’s and J. Davis’ deprivation theory, theory of frustration by  J. Dollard, stress theory by R.K. Merton, and the related theories and concepts that complement and extend the gnoseological potential of deprivation theory. We have performed explicative analysis of deprivation regarding social context, justified and evaluated gnoseological potential of deprivation as a semantic core of conceptualization of social tension. We have analyzed social characteristics of typicality of today's Ukrainian society. We have accentuated the significance and potential of the deprivational paradigm regarding the explanation of social tension, in modern Ukrainian realities that have developed over the past decades. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2016-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/4 10.14254/jems.2016.1-1.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 1 No. 1 (2016); 42-48 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/4/4 Copyright (c) 2016 Yevhen Siryi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/7 2023-03-04T18:27:50Z jems:ART driver

Diagnosing resistance to change in the change management process Kuzhda, Tetiana change management process resistance to organizational change change management tools causes of resistance to change and types of resistance RESISTANCE TO CHANGE This article explains the change management process and resistance to organizational change through examining causes of resistance to change, diagnosing them, and finding the ways to deal with resistance to change. In business environment, the one thing any company can be assured of is change. If an organization experiences change it may also need to implement new business strategies, which can create resistance among employees. Managers need to know in which phase they have to expect unusual situations, problems, and resistance to change. Most successful organizations are those that are able to adjust themselves to new conditions quickly. Preparing for change, managing change through resistance management plan and reinforcing change have been identified in the article as the main phrases of change management process that lead to improve the organization performance. Managing resistance to change is important part for success of any change effort in each company. Dealing with resistance in large part will depend on timely recognition of the real causes of resistance to change and finding the ways to reduce, overcome or eliminate the resistance to change. Developing efficient ways to introduce and implement change can ease the stress the staff feels when change is introduced. Different resistance states, causes of change resistance and forms of change resistance have been emphasized in the change management process. The proposed diagnosing model has been used to identify significant and weighty causes of resistance to change by using the expert survey and ranking causes of resistance to change. The ways to reduce and overcome resistance to change have been explained. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2016-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/7 10.14254/jems.2016.1-1.5 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 1 No. 1 (2016); 49-59 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/7/7 Copyright (c) 2016 Tetiana Kuzhda https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/8 2023-03-04T18:35:44Z jems:ART driver

Technology and labour market in the European Union Burciu, Andreea cluster analysis labour market technology innovation Nowadays, the digital economy represents the main engine of innovation, competitiveness and growth potential at European level, being a real opportunity for entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The faster a company embraces technology, the more successful it can become. Technology dominates the present times more and more, preparing new and challenging horizons, leading the world to a new dimension, improving our lives in all the possible ways. Technology holds a real challenge for the labour market which, on the one hand, should adapt to the new pace imposed by computers and smart devices. On the other hand, there is an increasing and stringent demand of highly qualified personnel to get further the current “tech revolution”. In this context, it is interesting to study how the EU Member States have developed their infrastructure, education and which is the status of labour market in IT&C, using a cluster analysis applied on 2014 data obtained from Eurostat. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-05-25 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/8 10.14254/jems.2017.2-1.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017); 36-42 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/8/10 Copyright (c) 2017 Economics, Management and Sustainability https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/12 2023-03-04T18:31:40Z jems:ART driver

Identifying the customer satisfaction factors in furniture market Azizi, Majid Dehghan, Seyed Alireza Ziaie, Mohsen Mohebi, Nematollah customer satisfaction furniture industry marketing furniture Purpose – the purpose of this research is to identify the influential factors on customer satisfaction in the Iranian furniture market in order to get acquainted with the fundamental items for planning future sales programs with the purposes of extolling competitive advantages. Design/methodology/approach – A commixture of 6 items and 31 factors were educed from interviewing with 20 experts in furniture designing and manufacturing industry. The collected data from customer need indexes in previous research were also used. Findings – results showed that such factors as economic factors weighting 0.32, product specifications weighting 0.21 and credibility weighting 0.19 were the most important indexes and price weighting 0.195, fame weighting 0.131, quality, durability and resistance weighting 0.116, paying conditions weighting 0.095, designing and decorating in virtual softwares before ordering weighting 0.074, updatedness weighting 0.064 and interaction approach with the weight of 0.42 were the most considerable influential sub-indexes on the satisfaction of the Iranian furniture market customers. Research limitations/implications – by the enhancement of competition throughout the world markets and the inevitable presence of Iran in it, the market activists’ concentration should shift towards paying comprehensive attention to desires and needs of furniture market customers. Practical implications – some important issues on planning suitable manufacturing and marketing programs in furniture market are introduce so that the activists be aware of considering the growing knowledge and awareness of end-users which increases the pressure on the manufacturer side. There are also some solutions in terms of internal and external organizational factors with regard to the complex nature of competitive environment in furniture market. Originality/value – the paper provides an examination of effective factors on customer satisfaction with a focus on past experiments and the perspectives of furniture market experts. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-05-25 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/12 10.14254/jems.2017.2-1.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017); 6-18 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/12/8 Copyright (c) 2017 Majid Azizi, Seyed Alireza Dehghan, Mohsen Ziaie, Nematollah Mohebi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/14 2023-03-04T18:32:52Z jems:ART driver

Moderating influence of school culture on the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational health of secondary school teachers in Malaysia Arokiasamy, Anantha Raj A. transformational leadership style school culture organizational health job satisfaction school principals This study aimed to determine the level of transformational leadership practices by school principals in the national secondary schools in the state of Pulau Pinang and Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia. The three dimensions of transformational leadership studied were vision identification, intellectual stimulation and high performance expectations. The study also looks at the level of organizational health as well as the relationship with the practice of transformational leadership by the national secondary school principals’. The respondents consisted of 226 teachers employed in 16 national secondary schools in the state of Pulau Pinang and Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia. The data obtained was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Descriptive analysis and inferential analysis were used to analyze the influence of the relationship. The study found that school culture functions  as a moderator in the relationship between the transformational leadership style of school principals’ and the organizational health of the secondary school teachers’ in the state of Pulau Pinang and Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia. In addition, school culture as a moderator in the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational health is a new discovery in the field of leadership. This is because the organizational health of secondary schools has never been investigated by local researchers. Most previous studies have highlighted transformational leadership and school culture has a direct influence on school improvement. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-05-25 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/14 10.14254/jems.2017.2-1.2 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017); 19-35 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/14/9 Copyright (c) 2017 Anantha Raj A. Arokiasamy https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/16 2023-03-04T18:37:15Z jems:ART driver

Determinants of foreign direct investment in Tunisia: Empirical assessment based on an application of the autoregressive distributed Lag model El Ghak, Teheni Zribi, Abdelkader Zrelli, Nadia Temmi, Hazar foreign direct investment autoregressive distributed lag approach cointegration Tunisia In recent years, the changing economic and political environment in Tunisia led to a renewed interest on the drivers of foreign direct investment, given its potential important gains. In this study, we investigated the impact of various factors over the period 1980-2012. In doing this, three categories of determinants were considered: economic, political and sociocultural variables. Empirical findings drawn from the autoregressive distributed lag bounds testing approach show that variation in foreign direct investment inflow in the short-run and long-run is affected by the majority of variables considered, except exchange rate, urban population and gross domestic savings. As a matter of policy, it is essential that government should continue its efforts to create a macroeconomic environment which is attractive to foreign direct investment. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-05-25 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/16 10.14254/jems.2017.2-1.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017); 43-59 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/16/11 Copyright (c) 2017 Teheni El Ghak, Abdelkader Zribi, Nadia Zrelli, Hazar Temmi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/18 2023-03-04T18:39:12Z jems:ART driver

The organizational fundamentals of innovation development management of agro-industrial enterprises Yasnolob, Ilona Radionova, Yana innovations innovation activities development planning organization agro-industrial enterprises Global Innovation Index Modern prospects of innovation activities at agro-industrial enterprises and the conditions of innovation diffusion have been discussed. The main structure forming elements of organizing innovation activities have been characterized: personnel (people), ideas, funds, culture. The principles of organizing innovation activities at agro-industrial enterprises have been suggested. The functioning of these principles is provided by the project-matrix structure of the organization. It has been proven that the necessary conditions of effective organizing innovation activities at agro-industrial enterprises are: the distributing of roles and responsibilities; ensuring the effective distribution of information and flexibility of using resources; defining the responsibility for the made decisions. The practical importance of the investigation consists in developing concrete methodological foundations the using of which allows to raise the effectiveness of innovation activities at agro-industrial enterprises. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-05-25 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/18 10.14254/jems.2017.2-1.5 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017); 60-66 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/18/12 Copyright (c) 2017 Ilona Yasnolob, Yana Radionova https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/26 2023-03-04T18:41:05Z jems:ART driver

Development of family leisure activities in the hotel and restaurant businesses: Psychological and pedagogical aspects of animation activity Vovk, Iryna Petrivna Vovk, Yuriy Yaroslavovych animation activities, animation service, animator, client, tourist, tourist company The development of family leisure activities in the hotel and restaurant businesses with consideration of psychological and pedagogical aspects of animation activity is an actual task facing modern managers. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the relevance and identify the psychological and pedagogical aspects for designing a program of leisure activities in animation service. The challenge is to substantiate the need for a psychological and pedagogical approach to the work of a manager who develops and performs animation activities in the hospitality industry, as well as to show the impact of the animation service on the quality of service. The factors influencing the formation of animation services are analysed in the article; the main functions and trends of animation activity are highlighted; the ways of introducing animation programs into the domestic tourism activity are identified. The tourism industry development in the general infrastructure of the hospitality industry will help solve various problems: upbringing, culture developing, strength-recreating, mood raising, creating a unique recreation program to attract more guests. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-05-25 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/26 10.14254/jems.2017.2-1.6 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017); 67-75 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/26/13 Copyright (c) 2017 Iryna Petrivna Vovk, Yuriy Yaroslavovych Vovk https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/29 2018-04-27T14:02:00Z jems:ART driver

Improvement of the organizational-economic mechanism of resource-saving at the machine building enterprise Vovk, Iryna Vovk, Yuriy Lyashuk, Oleh innovation chain of resourcenomy organizational and economic mechanism efficient use of resources performance resource resourcenomy The characteristic of the resource-saving at the machine-building enterprise has been presented. The complexity and system of the resource-saving control, as well as reasonableness of the development of the efficient organizational economic resource-saving mechanism have been interpreted. It was testified that the basis of the successful activity strategy in the resource-saving at the local machine-building enterprises is the efficient application of the available resources according to the requirement of the manufacturing products. Efficiency of such control can result from the proper application of the resourcenomy levers as a new science. Innovation chain of investigation of the resource-saving control problems from the point of view of resourcenomy has been proposed. Determination of the most efficient ways of setting up the organizational economic mechanism of resource-saving basing on the qualitative and quantitative factors of the resources application, using the resourcenomy techniques and taking into account the possibility to provide the enterprise with technologies, staff, control system, as well as the influence of each of the factors of the outside and inside environment of the enterprise, has been presented. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-11-20 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/29 10.14254/jems.2017.2-2.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017); 6-14 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/29/14

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/30 2018-04-27T14:02:00Z jems:ART driver

Strategic model for location selection of solar wood drying by applying TOPSIS Azizi, Majid solar wood drying TOPSIS Analytical Hierarchy Process location priority The location of solar wood drying has not been selected in Iran yet. One of important applications of solar energy is to manufacture solar wood drying units. Effective indicators in location of solar wood drying were identified and a hierarchy was constructed based on five major groups of criteria. The weights of the indicators were then established by Analytical Hierarchy Process. The amounts of the indicators with regard to provinces were obtained from wood drying factories in public and private sectors. These weights were employed in TOPSIS to rank the provinces. Finally the potential provinces were identified according to the priorities obtained by this technique. The results showed that Qom Province, has the best priorities for establishment of solar wood drying. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-12-05 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/30 10.14254/jems.2017.2-2.2 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017); 15-23 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/30/15

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/31 2018-04-27T14:01:59Z jems:ART driver

Is real depreciation and expansionary fiscal policy effective? The case of Serbia Hsing, Yu Morgan, Yun Chen currency depreciation budget deficits government debt interest rates IS-MP-IA model Applying the IS-MP-IA model to study the impacts of exchange rate movements, expansionary fiscal policy and other relevant variables in Serbia, we find that real appreciation of the dinar, a higher government deficit-to-GDP ratio, a lower real lending rate in the euro area, a lower lagged real oil price, a higher Germany’s real GDP and a lower expected inflation rate would promote economic growth. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/31 10.14254/jems.2017.2-2.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017); 24-30 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/31/16

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/32 2018-04-27T14:01:59Z jems:ART driver

Airline service quality evaluation: A review on concepts and models Haghighat, Navid service quality models service quality evaluation airline industry review of models and techniques This paper reviews different major service quality concept and models which led to great developments in evaluating service quality with focusing on improvement process of the models through discussing criticisms of each model. Criticisms against these models are discussed to clarify development steps of newer models which led to the improvement of airline service quality models. The precise and accurate evaluation of service quality needs utilizing a reliable concept with comprehensive criteria and effective measurement techniques as the fundamentals of a valuable framework. In this paper, service quality models improvement is described based on three major service quality concepts, the disconfirmation, performance and hierarchical concepts which are developed subsequently. Reviewing various criteria and different measurement techniques such a statistical analysis and multi-criteria decision making assist researchers to have a clear understanding of the development of the evaluation framework in the airline industry. This study aims at promoting reliable frameworks for evaluating airline service quality in different countries and societies due to economic, cultural and social aspects of each society. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/32 10.14254/jems.2017.2-2.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017); 31-47 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/32/17

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/33 2018-04-27T14:01:58Z jems:ART driver

A systematic review approach of mobile technology adoption in higher education Arokiasamy, Anantha Raj mobile technology adoption higher educational technology tools educational purposes mobile devices Many educators agree that mobile technology has great potential not only to improve our educational practices but also to change traditional learning platforms and classroom learning environments. There are also many advantages to integrating mobile technology into the 21st century classrooms to support teaching and learning. Mobile technology tools such as iPads, iPad mini, mobile applications, tablets, palm devices, e-readers and smartphones are becoming real-world tools that should be integrated into modern instructional practices to support digital learners and to promote meaningful learning. Educators are harnessing mobile devices within and beyond the classroom due to the flexibility, portability, affordability and popularity of those devices. This study explores the effectiveness of mobile technology adoption within 21st century classrooms processes and outcomes. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/33 10.14254/jems.2017.2-2.5 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017); 48-55 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/33/18

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/34 2018-04-27T14:01:58Z jems:ART driver

Confrontation of economic politics Veggeland, Noralv Keynesianism state intervention business neoliberal orthodoxcy marketizing social democracy Keynesianism is a national focused economic theory. The Keynesian theory builds on the assumption that prices and wages are sticky sizes evolves imbalance; high inflation or deflation follows. This in combination with various market crises, such as the current financial crisis, is suggesting that the market always fails, both in achieving full employment and avoiding crisis that affects unemployment. Thus, Keynesian argues that for an active state stabilization and labor market policy in the form of fiscal and monetary policies that can create just full employment and good business, while market deregulation and laissez-faire policies fail. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/34 10.14254/jems.2017.2-2.6 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017); 56-61 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/34/19

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/35 2018-04-27T14:01:58Z jems:ART driver

The impact of active labor market policies on the employment outcomes of youth graduates in the Tunisian governorates Hamida, Nadia Zrelli Ben Trabelsi, Salwa Boulila, Ghazi active labor market policies employability higher education graduates regional disparities probit Heckprobit In this paper, we analyze the impact of determinant factors on the employment of youth graduates in Tunisian governorates, and the effectiveness of active labor market policies. Our main objective is to identify the relationship between active labor market policies and professional insertion by considering regional disparity. We especially distinguish between the inland areas (the West areas) characterized by the highest youth unemployment rates, and the coastal areas (the East areas) where this problem is less important. This paper is different and novel. It is the first work that analyses youth employment by governorate using the database of the National Employment and Self Employment Agency (ANETI 2013) -relative to the Ministry of Vocational Training and Employment. We have found regional disparities in the access to active labor market policies and employment. More precisely, the youth have more chance to be employed if they have more scarce qualifications, have participated to any active labor market policy and are from the coastal regions of the country. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/35 10.14254/jems.2017.2-2.7 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017); 62-78 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/35/20

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/36 2023-03-04T18:42:30Z jems:ART driver

The ways of forming the sustainable development of rural areas of Ukraine Termosа, Iryna sustainable development rural areas socio-economic development goals of sustainable development indicators of sustainable development rural population rural economy The article deals with theoretical issues concerning the main principles of sustainable development of Ukrainian rural areas. The national goals of sustainable development are illustrated and characterized. The ranking of the goals of sustainable development is carried out according to the stage of their realization. The scheme of the sequence of ensuring of fulfillment of goals of sustainable development is developed. The algorithm of the formation of sustainable development on the rural territory is developed and substantiated. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-05-25 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/36 10.14254/10.14254/jems.2017.2-1.7 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017); 76-82 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/36/21 Copyright (c) 2017 Iryna Termosа https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/37 2018-04-27T14:01:57Z jems:ART driver

Demographics factors and awareness on Shariah-based Private Retirement Scheme among higher learning institution students in Malaysia Yahaya, Solehah Ibrahim, Haslindar Zulkafli, Abdul Hadi Razimi, Mohd Shahril Ahmad awareness Shariah-based PRS retirement planning This study is conducted to identify the demographic factors that influencing the awareness of Shariah-based Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) among undergraduate and postgraduate business students in higher learning institution in Malaysia. The purpose of this study is to identify the significant differences between determinant factors namely gender, age, religion, student’s level of education and background of education on the awareness of Shariah-based PRS. A total number 380 respondents among public university students are selected as respondents of a survey which are randomly distributed. The data is analysed using T-test and One-way ANOVA. The finding shows that demographic factors consist of gender, age, religion, education level, and background of study are significantly different towards awareness of Shariah-based PRS. This study will create more awareness not only for fresh graduates but also employees to start having a retirement plan if they do not have any yet. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/37 10.14254/jems.2017.2-2.9 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017); 86-94 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/37/24

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/39 2018-04-27T14:01:57Z jems:ART driver

Economy of Ukraine: The analysis of the innovative way of the development Luchko, Mykhaylo economy of Ukraine innovations development crisis concept improvement of the economy institutional changes development concepts Ukraine, unfortunately, is the poorest in Europe, being one of the largest territories and populations in it. After 25 years of independence, it de jure and de facto did not get independence, turning into a country – a big debtor. Today, all macro- and microeconomic indicators are disappointing in it. A significant problem is that its economy is a “war economy” now, which should be aimed at solving its own territorial problems. It is worth assessing the existing potential and systematically approaching the crisis for “recovery” despite its difficult condition. Taking into account the above, the theoretical exploration was made in the article, aimed at the practical solution of these problems. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/39 10.14254/jems.2017.2-2.10 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017); 95-103 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/39/22

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/40 2018-04-27T14:01:57Z jems:ART driver

The evaluation of effective criteria on site selection for energy production units from cellulosic biomass in Iran Azizi, Majid Rahimi, Fatemeh Jonoobi, Mohammad Amin Ziaie, Mosen cellulosic biomass natural resources Analytical Hierarchy Process energy Iran Both Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and benefits, opportunities, costs and risks (BOCR) techniques were used successfully to evaluate the effective criteria on site selection for energy production unit development from cellulosic biomass in Iran. The results showed that the benefits criteria was at the first level while the initial cellulosic raw materials and opportunities with the aim of the local economy had the second position as the most important indices on site selection. In addition, third criterion has been introduced for the costs criteria (transportation cost) and social barriers by the experts. However, risks criteria which referred to instability of providing cellulosic raw materials is one of the less important effective indices on site selection to make energy production unit. The results illustrated that the economy and politics as two environmental effective factors affected on the site selection process generally. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/40 10.14254/jems.2017.2-2.11 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017); 104-119 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/40/23

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/41 2018-09-29T07:20:21Z jems:ART driver

Solving the problem of concentration of agricultural lands by agricultural holdings from the perspective of rural development Gorb, Oleg agricultural holdings local agricultural enterprises rural areas rural development The development of rural areas largely depends on the activities of local agricultural enterprises. It is expedient to consider the impact of agricultural holdings on the development of rural areas, taking into account that in recent years more and more agricultural commodity producers are joining vertical-integrated companies. A lot of land and investment resources are fixed there. Currently, agricultural holdings are dynamically increasing the agricultural production and meeting demands of the internal and outer food markets of Ukraine. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2017-12-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/41 10.14254/jems.2017.2-2.8 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017); 79-85 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/41/25

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/43 2018-05-03T11:37:18Z jems:ART driver

The impact of Brexit on the UK inwards FDI Simionescu, Mihaela Brexit foreign direct investment FDI projects Poisson model differences-in-differences estimator Considering the impact of Brexit on the foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United Kingdom, contrary to previous studies from economic literature, this research focused on two proxies for FDI: FDI projects with the associated new and safeguarded jobs and FDI inflows as percent of GDP. Moreover, other methods were used to measure the Brexit impact on the FDI: a gravity model approach based on mixed-effects Poisson models and a counterfactual analysis based on differences-to-differences estimators. The main results indicated that the number of FDI projects might decrease after Brexit by 65% till 90% in 2019. A higher increase by 97% is expected to the number of new and safeguarded jobs. Even if FDI inflows in the UK significantly increased compared to the rest of OECD countries because of the EU membership, Great Britain should follow the model of Norway and Iceland after Brexit in order to avoid significant losses in the FDI inflows. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-04-27 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/43 10.14254/jems.2018.3-1.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Volume 3 Issue 1, 2018; 6-20 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/43/26 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/44 2018-05-03T11:34:08Z jems:ART driver

Intellectual potential as a means of reproduction and renewal of the unity of productive forces and industrial relations Voit, Sergey Tkachenko, Vladimir Andreevich Oleshkevich, Irina production forces production processes social structure technological method of production transformation technological innovations structural changes The conceptual view on the unity of productive forces and industrial relations in modern social structures of production expressing the active relation of people to the accumulation of material goods as an indicator of the spiritual development of the social structure has been presented in the work. It is proved that the technological basis of society is a state priority of structural changes in the economy, which determines the rates of economic growth regardless of the level of development. The new paradigm, which was called "technological method of production" as a dynamic system of not only production forces, but also of technological production relations, due to the optimization of internal production processes transformed into a system of technological relations, the nature of which is determined by the nature of the operation or transition in the technological process, has been conceptually substantiated. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-04-27 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/44 10.14254/jems.2018.3-1.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Volume 3 Issue 1, 2018; 34-43 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/44/32 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/45 2018-05-19T15:18:58Z jems:ART

Specific risks and profitability of Islamic Banks in MENA region ZRELLI BEN HAMIDA, Nadia ABDALLAH, Ali composite indicators DEA income-efficiency Islamic banks performance risks z-score Panel analysis Ranking tests Islamic banks offer Sharia-compliant financial products. In addition to conventional risks, these banks face specific risks which will have negative effects. We investigate the effects of specific risks on the performance and the stability of a sample of 53 Islamic banks located in 11 Middle East North Africa countries including five oil-rich monarchies. Data are drawn from the Bankscope database and the annual reports of these banks over the period of 1998-2014. Using Data Envelopment Analysis, first of all, we designed a series of composite indicators to quantify specific risks of non-Sharia-compliance. In the second step, we applied correlation analysis, Spearman and Kendall correlation tests and a panel analysis in order to address the relationship between the performance and specific risks upon a subsample. According to the results, the relationship between performance and specific risks is significantly positive whereas the impact of each partial indicator remains ambiguous. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-04-27 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/45 10.14254/jems.2018.3-1.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Volume 3 Issue 1, 2018; 44-57 2520-6303 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/47 2018-05-02T05:12:08Z jems:ART driver

Management of functionaries’ development of the enterprise management system by application of the criteria experts assessment by method of functional reliability Petrenko, Victor Psiuk, Roman manager behavior strategy human resources development of enterprise management Emphasis on the importance and necessity of human resources management at the enterprise is made. It was emphasized that special attention should be paid to the evaluation of managers, in particular the characteristics of their functional suitability. The functional characteristics of the company's managers, necessary for the accomplishing of tasks, are highlighted. The expediency of research and of the managers' behavior evaluation results at the enterprise was substantiated in order to form such characteristics of its activity that would contribute to the achievement of the strategic goals of the enterprise through the proper management of human resources development. The original methodology for conducting of such evaluation is proposed and conclusions and recommendations are made regarding the formulation of strategic goals of human resource development management. The necessity of taking into account the conditions of the manager work environment, in particular, the number of people in the subordination, to choose the methods of their training and development, is substantiated. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-04-27 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/47 10.14254/jems.2018.3-1.5 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Volume 3 Issue 1, 2018; 58-64 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/47/28 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/48 2018-05-02T05:06:46Z jems:ART driver

Linking transformational leadership with organizational health of secondary school teachers: A conceptual model and research proposition Arokiasamy, Anantha Raj transformational leadership style school culture organizational health job satisfaction school principals This study aims to determine the level of transformational leadership practices by school principals in the national secondary schools in the Northern States of Peninsular Malaysia. The study also aims to determine if school culture acts as a moderator to the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational health of the secondary school teachers’ in the 3 states in Malaysia. Despite transformational leadership being commonly practiced, there is a dearth of research, conceptual and empirical, focusing on school culture as moderator to the relationship. To attempt to fill this void, this article develops a conceptual model on school culture functioning as a moderator to the relationship between transformational leadership and organizational health of secondary school teachers and provides explanation of their effects through a statistical methodology. Finally, the author discusses the managerial implications of their research and offer suggestions for future empirical research. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-04-27 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/48 10.14254/jems.2018.3-1.2 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Volume 3 Issue 1, 2018; 21-33 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/48/27 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/49 2018-05-02T05:06:46Z jems:ART driver

European economies suffer a crisis of combination Veggeland, Noralv Regulation Keynesianism financial crisis poor politics In Europe, where the financial crisis was transformed into national debt crises in several countries, the current phase of the denial cycle marked by an official policy approach predicated on the assumption that normal restored through a mix of austerity, privatization and less state involvement came through (anti-Keynes). The other view is this. Governmental investments – and financial decision-making to regulate the effective demand in national economies is based on the basic principles introduced by John Maynard Keynes in his ‘General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money (1936). The solution of the temporary crisis of the democratic capitalism might be linked to Keynes by his successors the neo-Keynesians. However, the representative democracy has become weak and fragmented, and under control of international powerful multinationals. The citizens not any longer look upon their national government as their representatives but as representatives for interest of foreign states and international organizations. Poor public politics and policy of austerity generating a crisis of combination are what come out of it. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-04-27 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/49 10.14254/jems.2018.3-1.6 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Volume 3 Issue 1, 2018; 65-69 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/49/29 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/50 2018-05-02T05:06:46Z jems:ART driver

The role of regional migration policy in the development of migration processes Stakanov, Roman regional migration policy international labour migration regional integration associations regional integration regional trade agreements correlation-regression relationship The paper discusses an empirical examination of the impact of regional integration on the processes of international labour migration. For this purpose, the data from 16 regional integration organisations, accounting for more than 90% of the world’s immigration, were used. Despite different levels of integration, all regional organisations entered into separate agreements liberalising the movement of certain categories of workers. Our research has shown that the key factor determining the increase in the number of migrants is the economic growth in a host migrant region. On the other hand, the growth of the level of integration positively influences an inflow of immigrants, although this connection is not strong. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-04-27 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/50 10.14254/jems.2018.3-1.7 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Volume 3 Issue 1, 2018; 70-78 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/50/30 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/51 2018-05-02T05:06:46Z jems:ART driver

Bromic Heating Co business exposure project to the Chile market Serbin, Sergey Serbin, Alexander South America’s regional economics market size and PESTLE analysis SWOT analysis Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Power Distance Individualism Masculinity The purpose of this article is to provide Bromic Heating (the leading Australian EGC Group company) with the necessary information in order to expand their operations into the South American market, and make recommendations on how this would be best practice achieved. The part of the South American market that EGC Group has recommended Bromic first expand to be Chile. This article contains a regional economic analysis, which showed South America’s services sector accounted for 64% of its GDP, and of that 64%, tourism was responsible for 9%. Tourism is an industry that provides a lot of demand for products such as Bromic’s, and this large percentage of GDP, as well as expected growth in this sector, makes South America a great region for Bromic’s expansion. When deciding what country to expand to first, Chile was identified as the primary target, mainly due to the free trade agreement between Chile and Australia as well as its associate membership of MERCOSUR, the South American trading bloc. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-04-27 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/51 10.14254/jems.2018.3-1.8 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Volume 3 Issue 1, 2018; 79-93 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/51/31 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/54 2018-11-29T15:29:48Z jems:ART driver

Characterizing the school-to-work transitions of young men and women in Tunisia Kriaa, Farouk Bouhari, Mohamed school-to-work transition unemployment duration Kaplan – Meier method This paper investigates the characteristics and determinants of the transition of young men and women from education (dropping out) to work in Tunisia, using data from the Panel Study of Tunisia Labor Market 2014 (TLMPS 2014). One of the main findings is that 17 per cent of the 15 to 35 years old population remains in transition. One - third had completed the transition. The remaining (55 per cent) had not started transition. The transited category is strongly male-dominated while young females face a particularly difficult time. Youths who were still in transition were largely unemployed. Econometric method (Kaplan-Meier or product limit estimator) is used to analyze the determinants of unemployment duration. Results point to differences between men and women in the difficulty of getting a decent job. They confirm that individual characteristics (gender, area of residence and level of education…) influence the length of transition from school to the labor market. Indeed, we found the following. First, for most youth, the school-to-work transition is not long to a first job, but it takes on average more five years to complete the transition to a stable or satisfactory job. One third of young males and females found a first job through contact with employers. Second, transition period decreases substantially as education level increases. Third, the rural – urban gap continues to be significant. Fourth, the probability of longer unemployment is found to be considerably higher among women and lower education. The study offers some recommendations in terms of economic policy on the insertion of young people. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-11-29 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/54 10.14254/jems.2018.3-2.7 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018); 85-106 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/54/41 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/55 2018-11-29T15:29:48Z jems:ART driver

Determining effective criteria on sustainable development of fluting paper making industry Azizi, Majid Mohebbi, Nemat Azadfallah, Mohammad Criteria and sub criteria Weighing value Group decision making Analytical Hierarchy Process Sustainable development Fluting paper Fluting paper industry seems to be significant from environmental view point. Accordingly, study on sustainable development criteria in this sector of Iran’s industry is regarded as a national necessity. The intent of the current study is to determine and prioritize the indices affecting sustainable development of Iran’s fluting paper industry by benefiting from Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. After the conducted investigations, 55 indices were identified and categories in eight general groups namely, technical & human, cultural-social, economic, materials & products, rules and regulations, environmental, infrastructure and sale & marketing . Analytical Hierarchy Process was applied in the form of adjusting and distributing questionnaires among professional experts. Results show that the highest priorities for attaining sustainable development in this industry respectively belong to sub-criteria of economic stability increase in the country, a continuous relation between university and industry, privatization, training man force, paper recycling, foreign investment, increasing productivity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-11-29 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/55 10.14254/jems.2018.3-2.2 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018); 20-28 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/55/36 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/56 2018-11-29T15:29:48Z jems:ART driver

Key marketing tools formation and application in business management Orlova, Kateryna business management marketing marketing tools consumers sales sustainability marketing-mix groups of marketing tools The key marketing tools in business management have been identified. It has been proven that marketing plays an extremely important role in providing the effectiveness of enterprises’ functioning. Marketing has been considered as an activity which is aimed at identification and satisfaction of consumers’ needs. It has been stated that the rational use and combination of marketing tools form an important prerequisite for the sustainable and effective functioning of business subject. The key marketing tools have been defined and grouped according to their spheres of use. Three main groups of marketing tools have been proposed: market and environment of functioning analysis tools; tools for formation of activity strategy; formation of a communication policy tools. The brief description of the main marketing tools has been provided. The importance of the rational and efficient use and combination of marketing tools has been proven. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-11-29 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/56 10.14254/jems.2018.3-2.6 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018); 76-84 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/56/40 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/57 2018-11-29T17:39:03Z jems:ART driver

Demystifying the link between institutional theory and stakeholder theory in sustainability reporting Herold, David M. sustainability reporting stakeholder theory institutional theory isomorphism organisational practices In response to the global challenge of climate change, companies increasingly disclose sustainability-related information in form of sustainability reports. These reports, however, vary significantly due to multiple institutional and stakeholder pressures. From an academic perspective, institutional theory links these different outcomes to the influences of competing institutional logics on the field-level, representing institutional complexity on the field-level which is characterised by multiple demands from different stakeholders. Although current literature acknowledges that stakeholder may affect institutional logics, it is limited to categorise stakeholder influences on the firm-level, lacking conceptual clarity. Based on institutional and stakeholder constructs, this paper demonstrates that institutional and stakeholder theory provide, on different levels, a theoretical foundation to examine the influences on sustainability reporting. Various constructs of stakeholder theory and institutional fields as well as their limitations and further classification concepts are identified and discussed. This paper thereby advances the understanding between field-level pressures and firm-level agency and demonstrate that both theories can complement each other when examining the influences on sustainability reporting. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-11-29 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article Text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/57 10.14254/jems.2018.3-2.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018); 6-19 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/57/35 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/58 2018-08-08T21:59:16Z jems:ART driver

The ranking of insurance companies from Romania based on multicriterial analysis Bilevsky, Gabriela Bankruptcy risk insurance multicriterial analysis sustainable development The article is based on a wider study conducted by the author, on a sample of 10 of the most long-lived insurance companies, with different levels of gross premiums charged, activating on the Romanian insurance market. Starting with a multicriterial analysis, which showcases these companies’ bankruptcy risk in 2016, the author used the ranking method and the relative distance method. These methods allow the investigation and integration of several economic agents’ interests, considering qualitative and quantitative information for each company as criteria. The analysis provides a ranking of the companies according to several criteria taken simultaneously, which leads to an improvement in the quality of decision-making. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-04-27 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/58 10.14254/jems.2018.3-1.9 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Volume 3 Issue 1, 2018; 94-100 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/58/34

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/59 2019-05-01T14:34:18Z jems:ART driver

Corporate social responsibility reporting within the Malaysian oil and gas industry: A questionable publicity stunt Baharudin, Dayana Mastura Nik Azman, Nik Hadiyan Corporate Social Responsibility Environment, Social and Governance Corporate Reputation sustainability This paper aims to challenge those involved in the CSR industry, non-governmental organizations (NGO) workers, CSR professionals and CSR consumers to question the real intentions by companies in their stance to move with the current trends and contribute towards a more sustainable and socially just society via their CSR activities. This paper used critically reviewed articles by using quantitative content analysis to analyse the High-Fit and Low-Fit CSR activities published within the Annual Reports, CSR Reports and company websites on firm performance over 5 years across the 30 oil and gas companies of Bursa Malaysia. This study finds that oil and gas companies should standardize their CSR reports based on the high-fit and low-fit CSR activities. By doing so, companies would be able to improve their reputation within the global community. This study could assist managers in oil and gas companies to review their CSR activities that indirectly give impacts towards social, economic and the environment.   Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2019-04-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/59 10.14254/jems.2019.4-1.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2019); 29-36 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/59/44

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/62 2018-11-29T17:46:41Z jems:ART driver

Tax rates effects on the risk level of listed Viet Nam real estate firms during global economic crisis 2007-2009 Ngoc Huy, Dinh Tran beta capital structure economic crisis risk tax rate real estate industry Viet Nam The emerging stock market in Viet Nam has been developed since 2006 and affected by the financial crisis 2007-2009. This study analyzes the impacts of tax policy on market risk for the listed firms in the real estate industry as it becomes necessary. First, by using quantitative and analytical methods to estimate asset and equity beta of total 45 listed companies in Viet Nam real estate industry with a proper traditional model, we found out that the beta values, in general, for many institutions are acceptable. Second, under 3 different scenarios of changing tax rates (20%, 25% and 28%), we recognized that there is not large disperse in equity beta values, estimated at 0.750, 0.762 and 0.769. Third, by changing tax rates in 3 scenarios (25%, 20% and 28%), we recognized both equity and asset beta mean values have positive relationship with the increasing levels of tax rate. Finally, this paper provides some outcomes that could provide companies and government more evidence in establishing their policies in governance. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-11-29 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/62 10.14254/jems.2018.3-2.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018); 29-41 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/62/37 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

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Comparative study on board structure and performance between domestic and foreign banks in Malaysia Ibrahim, Haslindar Xiang, Ng Yi Nik Azman, Nik Hadiyan Zulkafli, Abdul Hadi risk and solvency liquidity efficiency performance board structure domestic and foreign bank sustainability This study examines the performance of domestic and foreign banks with regards to the relationship between the board structure and their financial performance in Malaysia. The sample consists of 8 domestic banks and 16 foreign banks in Malaysia from 2012 to 2016.The board structures are board size (BS) and proportion of independent director (ID) as an independent variables and firm size as the control variable. Meanwhile, the performance is measured by four ratios, liquidity (current ratio), profitability (return on assets), risk and solvency (loan to deposit ratio) and efficiency performance (asset utilization ratio). The findings reveal that the board size is proved to be significant relationship with return on assets (ROA) as well as loan to deposit ratio (LDR) for both domestic and foreign banks but insignificant with the other ratios of both the domestic and foreign banks. Apart from that, independent director proportion showed an insignificant influence on financial performance with four financial ratios for both domestic and foreign banks. This study suggests that both domestic and foreign banks do have difference in terms of financial performance, domestic banks perform better than foreign banks in terms of generating good return on assets and loan to deposits ratio however foreign banks perform far better in terms of level of liquidity of the banks as compared to domestic banks. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-11-29 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/63 10.14254/jems.2018.3-2.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018); 42-59 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/63/38 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

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The capital structure of mature French SMEs and impact of the great recession: A dynamic panel data analysis (2002-2010) Adair, Philippe Adaskou, Mohamed balanced panel dataset capital structure Generalised Method of Moments pecking order theory SMEs trade-off theory sustainable development Two main theories of the capital structure are tested upon a balanced panel dataset of 2,370 French SMEs during nine years over the period 2003-2007 and the period 2008-2010, assessing the impact of the 2008 crisis accordingly. Trade-off theory is based on the optimisation of a target debt ratio, whereas pecking order theory argues that decision-making is sequential and that firms prefer internal funding to debt, due to asymmetry of information. Unlike other studies devoted to French SMEs, estimates come from a dynamic panel model (Generalised Method of Moments) applied to mature businesses. Profitability, guarantees upon which access to credit is granted, and trade credit confirm trade-off theory. Relationships between debt and the lagged debt ratio, growth opportunities, credit risk and control over ownership support the pecking order theory, which passes better the tests. Hence, no unified theory of the capital structure has yet emerged. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-11-29 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/64 10.14254/jems.2018.3-2.5 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018); 60-75 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/64/39 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

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Institutional forms of industrial safety of the state Klimuk, Vladimir institutional platform industrial safety industrial development sustainable development In this article, the state of Russian industry for 2014-2017 is analyzed. The system of basic indicators for assessing the level of industrial security based on the structure of national institutions is proposed. The role of the institutional environment in ensuring the industrial security of the country is presented and the principles for building an effective institutional platform are defined. The structure of the institutional mechanism for the development of the industry is proposed on the basis of a system of form-building components: regulatory, financial, social, foreign economic. As the basic methods are used the method of comparative analysis, the method of factor analysis, econometric modeling, matrix modeling. For each component, a number of quantitative indicators have been identified for the evaluation and analysis of the level of industrial development. Quantitative assessment allows us to present the qualitative side of the process of institutionalization in the relevant branch – industry. The basic algorithm of calculation is a process of three stages: the calculation of specific (share) indicators, intensive (tempo) and integral. The integrated indicator serves as a general indicator of the level of effectiveness of the institutional system of industrial security of the country. Based on the analysis of the development of the industry, a mechanism is proposed for the institutional functioning of the country's industry. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2018-11-29 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/65 10.14254/jems.2018.3-2.8 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018); 107-111 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/65/42 Copyright (c) 2018 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/68 2019-05-01T14:34:18Z jems:ART driver

Plastic recycling and waste reduction in the hospitality industry: Current challenges and some potential solutions Ramirez, Abel George, Babu ecology environment tourism hospitality plastic waste recycling sustainability Ecology environmental science tourism business Every year, the hospitality industry creates millions of tons of avoidable waste globally. While conspicuous consumption is the hallmark of the industry, leaders of the industry have come to the realization that it cannot go on forever. Added to that, the surge of eco-conscious guests and other pressure groups provide the industry players an increased level of impetus for introducing positive change in terms waste reduction and recycling. This paper addresses the current effort the hospitality industry is undertaking to reduce waste and recycle plastic goods and the challenges to be overcome in that process. To explain the contemporary practice, it brings in examples of hotels, resorts, and restaurants chains that are currently implementing recycling or reducing waste programs. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2019-04-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/68 10.14254/jems.2019.4-1.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2019); 6-20 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/68/43

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The impact of staff training and development on teachers’ productivity Khan, Sohail Imran Abdullah, Nabaz Nawzad training and development teachers productivity and performance Training and Development has always been a driving force for enhancing the teachers’ productivity and performance. A training and development program provided by the employer is a sincere effort to provide opportunities to the employees to be acquainted with the variety of skills, information, attitude and conduct. With the ever-growing needs of modern education system, the education industry has to become more techno savvy, dynamic and updated. There is always requirement of skillful and talented manpower to take up this education industry to the heights of international standards. The primary objective of this research paper is to investigate the impact of staff training and development on their productivity and performance in classroom teaching and in their administrative work as well. It can also be viewed as on their overall productivity. The data collected was through structured questionnaire. 58 teachers were interviewed through the questionnaire. Statistical Software (SPSS Version 16) was used for analyzing the data. The study concludes that there exist positive and strong relations between training and development and productivity of the teachers of Kurdistan. The study further concluded stating positive correlation between productivity and other independent factors like Skills, Expertise, Morale, Enhancement, Potential, Job Knowledge and Proficiency. Technical/Technology training is the most suitable training program for the teachers of this region.  Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2019-04-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/69 10.14254/jems.2019.4-1.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2019); 37-45 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/69/46

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Forecasting demand on the Ukrainian electricity market using socio-economic variables Krutsyak, Mykhailo Orest electricity market demand forecasting socio-economic factors This paper presents econometric methods and statistical datasets about changing socio-economic factors and their influence on electricity demand (on the example of Ukraine) as the instrument for forecasting electricity demand. For this purpose, based on the results of well-known economists' works in the energy field, we selected linear multiple regression equations as the main method and changes in volumes of gross domestic product, the average price for electricity and the Ukrainian population (adapted to the situation in Ukraine due to the lack of reliable statistical data on part of the territory occupied by the Russian Federation for the period of 2013-2017) as the main factors. In the course of the study, the correlation between the exploring variable factors and the demand for electricity was found to be close (for the period 2000-2017). So, the given variables were used to construct linear regression equations for forecasting electricity demand in Ukraine (for the period up to 2035). As a result, it was possible to obtain the value of demand volumes, comparable to the volumes of demand provided by the profile ministries and agencies of Ukraine. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2019-04-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/73 10.14254/jems.2019.4-1.5 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2019); 46-57 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/73/47

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The Developing entrepreneurship training curriculum based on Tawhidic paradigm and legal principles: A case study of Malaysia Anor Salim, Farah Akmar Maidin, Ainul Jaria Mhd Sarif, Suhaimi Zainudin, Dolhadi entrepreneur entrepreneurship currriculum legal knowledge Tawhidic paradigm Entrepreneurship The importance of legal literacy in conducting business dealings has long been argued by the academics. Besides aiming for profit, entrepreneurial activities are important in meeting the social obligations of the government to ensure the development of a resilient economy. Business schools are required to promote integrated curriculum to ensure entrepreneurs will not only be able to identify business opportunities supported by required management skills. The integrated curriculum besides providing students with the ability to comprehend the key business disciplines will also need to nurture the humanistic skills, ethics and values. The incorporation of these elements will help create entrepreneurs with civic-mindedness, excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills as well as be resilient. This paper singles out the ideology in promoting integrated curriculum for entrepreneurs training in the Malaysian context particularly the importance of inculcating legal knowledge to ensure the entrepreneurs will manage their activities within the permitted limits of the Malaysian law and global requirements. A comprehensive set of questionnaire containing 68 questions were administered to 543 entrepreneurs using convenience sampling. The rational of the practice of selecting local entrepreneurs as a sample for the study is to obtain their opinions on the relevant skills needed in managing their business. This can help identify aspects that can be incorporated to improve the current entrepreneur’s training curriculum. The survey revealed that inculcating Islamic principles and ethics in entrepreneur's activities can increase their credibility in conducting business with others besides being resilient in developing the business (concept of taqwa). The study provides significant information to the academic and business community including private corporations and governments on the essential elements that need to be incorporated in conducting business. Finally, the study concludes with proposing the important aspects to be incorporated in the entrepreneurs training curriculum in Malaysia specifically the Muslim world in general. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2019-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/74 10.14254/jems.2019.4-2.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2019); 30-39 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/74/49

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The evolution of the Romanian insurance market after 2000 Simionescu, Mihaela insurance market insurance company global economic and financial crisis PVAR model Granger causality Considering the qualitative changes in the legislative framework, the Romania’s entrance into the European Union and the recent global economic crisis, the Romanian insurance market is analyzed by considering ten representative insurance companies. A panel autoregressive-model (PVAR) model for the ten insurance companies was constructed for the period 2004-2017. This model suggested that the indemnities paid by the insurance companies negatively affected the liquidity but with a lag of two periods after changes in indemnities. Granger causality test indicated a causal relationship from indemnities variation to gross written premium in the same period. Almost 27% of the variation in indemnities rate is explained by a shock in the rate of gross written premium. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2019-04-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/75 10.14254/jems.2019.4-1.2 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2019); 21-28 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/75/45

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Healthy beverage consumption among aging Thai consumers Sapsanguanboon, Watcharapoj Daoruang, Runchida aging consumers healthy beverage emerging segment This study analyzes the trends of healthy beverage consumption of aging consumers in central Thailand. It examines the relationship between demography and beverage consumption behavior of aging consumers. A questionnaire survey is used to collect information on healthy beverage consumption behavior and consumers’ demography. An in-depth interview is employed to explore the general preferences related to healthy beverage consumption of aging consumers in central Thailand. The results show that aging consumers in central Thailand are health conscious. They pay more attention to food and beverage consumption, which has both functional and emotional benefits. As such, the demand for healthy beverage consumption increases with age. Fruit or vegetable juice is the best choice for them. However, their dietary requirements depend on individual, social, and environmental factors in addition to age. Particularly, their income sources and living conditions are important, because they have a direct effect on healthy beverage consumption. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2019-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/76 10.14254/jems.2019.4-2.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2019); 40-48 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/76/51

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Determining factors affecting the reputation of administrative furniture Azizi, Majid Administrative furniture Reputation Criteria Analytical Hierarchy Process The present paper aims at assessment and prioritizing of reputation factors affecting the administrative furniture. To this end, after basic studies and review of other researches, 45 sub-criteria under 6 basic criteria of management, customer, services, social-cultural, technical and marketing- economic were recognized, and prioritized through analytical hierarchy process (AHP). To select the best criteria and sub criteria a questionnaire was designed and administered among 16 experts of furniture industry, and then evaluated considering the sub criteria. The results of synthesizing by AHP and Expert Choice software indicated that the main criteria of marketing –economic, customer, management and technical have respectively the highest scores, and also sub criteria of quality of product, customer loyalty, product price and the value of corporate brand have respectively been the most appropriate factors. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2019-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/78 10.14254/jems.2019.4-2.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2019); 6-20 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/78/54

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/79 2019-06-30T12:36:45Z jems:ART driver

Innovative tactics of industrial business in terms of economy digitalization: Case of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation Klimuk, Vladimir innovative industrial policy neo-industrialization development strategy assessment tools As a result of growing competition in the market of industrial goods and services, the main mechanism for the sustainable development of the industry is the continuous process of creating innovations. Moreover, the creation of innovations is one of the first elements of the industry competitiveness mechanism, along with approbation of innovations and introduction into the real field of activity. Successfully past stages of testing and introducing innovations, the so-called “useful” innovations, create the basic complex of competitive advantages of the industry, its new development vector. In this paper, the author proposed assessment tools for the effectiveness of industrial policy, analyzed the calculated indicators, including using the proposed graphical tool. The article presents the types of development strategies for the new direction of industrial policy – neo-industrialization – with a set of main components of the impact on the level of development of the industry. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2019-04-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/79 10.14254/jems.2019.4-1.6 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2019); 58-65 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/79/48

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Provider-customer perceptions in service quality: A Gap analysis at Ishik University, Sulaimani Mahsum, Khayal Muhammed, Paveh Omer, Ala Education Service Quality ServQual Student Satisfaction Gap Analysis It is known that the service quality is the main parameter of every service providing organization to survival. Thus, the organizations must evaluate their service quality periodically and plan for the improvement. While evaluating their service quality, companies shouldn’t rely only on the end users but also the gap between what the customers perceives differ from what the providers do. The study aims to compare the service providing perceptions of department/unit managers and the service quality evaluations of students at private universities. To do this, we have used the ServQual survey questionnaire to all service providing academic and administrative units of Tishk International University (Formerly known as Ishik University). The data has been collected in two phases; first is from all managers and the working staff of the academic/administrative unit and the second is from the students for each unit that they receive service from. Those departments were cafeteria, students’ affairs, dean of students, academic department of student, and accounting unit. Based on the results, we have given some suggestions to the administration. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2019-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/80 10.14254/jems.2019.4-2.5 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2019); 49-60 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/80/52

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Analytical support for enterprise’s development management under conditions of economy digitalization Orlova, Kateryna Ovander, Nataliia management managerial decision decision-making analytical support informational component software component personnel component methodological component The article defines the essence and structure of analytical support for enterprise’s development management. The key indicators of Ukrainian enterprises activity have been analyzed, that made it possible to reveal the necessity of improvement of processes of managerial decisions substantiation and implementation. It has been defined that formation of the appropriate analytical support is an important precondition of managerial decisions rationality providing. It has been proposed to identify analytical support as a subsystem of general system of enterprise management, which is the organizational unity of informational, technical, personnel, methodological resources, which in their entirety provide support for managerial decision-making and implementation of decisions processes. The functions and forms of analytical support have been considered. It has been determined that the structure of analytical support for enterprise’s development management includes the following components: informational, methodological, personnel, software. The peculiarities of formation and functioning of each defined component have been considered. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2019-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/83 10.14254/jems.2019.4-2.2 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2019); 21-29 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/83/50

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/85 2020-04-15T10:53:07Z jems:ART driver

Strengthening village apparatus capacity in village development in Air Periukan Village, Seluma District, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia: Review the case of Village Companion Contributions in Village Fund Management Darmi, Titi Ekowati, Sri village development planning village facilitators village funds This article describes the Village Companion (PD) contribution for the management of the Village Fund in order to achieve village development goals. The study was conducted in Air Periukan Village, Seluma District, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. This study is very interesting to study because Desa Air Periukan has a very good development of rural development compared to other villages. The position of the village 4 years ago in the village category was very lagging behind. However, in 2018 Air Periukan village is in the category of Developing Villages and is able to manage village potential to the full. The data sources in this study are secondary data and primary data. The research informants were 5 village apparatus, 2 village facilitators and 5 community members who accidentally met at the time of the study. The results showed that the existence of village facilitators contributed to the management of village funds. Village Facilitators are able to empower the community so that the Village Apparatus is able to carry out development planning in accordance with community needs sourced from the Village Fund. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-04-15 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/85 10.14254/jems.2020.5-1.6 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020); 68-74 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/85/61

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Investment in Ghana: An overview of FDI components and the impact on employment creation in the Ghanaian economy Yeboah, Evans Anning, Lucy FDI component Local currency component total cost employment economy As foreign direct investment provides a new way for many countries to improve their economies with Ghana not being an exemption. The source of FDI countries looks on to give Ghana a new way of advancement. This study provides a general overview on the inflow of foreign direct investment to Ghana. By considering FDI component values, local currency values, the overall number of projects registered and employment creation to investigate their significance in Ghana’s economy. This study makes use of the descriptive statistical method that promote data analysis in a quantitative way. The results revealed that, FDI component contributes heavily to the total foreign direct investment values in Ghana. The outcome also shows that, of the whole number of registered projects, about 72.10% were wholly-foreign owned but in the aspect of the aggregate cost of these projects, the value of joint ventures (between Ghanaians and their foreign counterparts) weigh higher than that of wholly-foreign owned businesses. The result further indicates that, on the account of employment creation, Ghanaians enjoyed about 85% of the total jobs to be created. It is suggested that the government of Ghana should encourage its citizen to contribute more to investment. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-04-17 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/87 10.14254/jems.2020.5-1.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020); 6-16 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/87/62

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The role of mediation satisfaction of customer relationship marketing influence toward consumer trust at Elite Sang Tunas Kid Courses Denpasar SUARTINA, I WAYAN Ngurah Gede Sadiartha, ANAK AGUNG satisfaction customer trust customer relationship Kindergarten School Kindergarten school at an early age is a form of education that focuses on laying the foundation towards physical growth and development (fine and gross motor coordination), intelligence (thinking power, emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence), socio-emotional (attitude and behavior as well as religion), language and communication, by the uniqueness and stages of development carried out by young children born up to eight years, serves to develop children's potential and shape the child's personality correctly. The purpose of this education has two functions, namely giving direction to all educational activities and is something that is intended to be achieved by all educational activities. Based the results are customer relationship marketing has a positive and significant influence on the satisfaction of Elite Sang Tunas Kid Courses Denpasar, CRM has a positive and significant influence on Consumer Trust in Elite Sang Tunas Kid Courses Denpasar, satisfaction has a positive and significant influence on Consumer Trust at Elite Sang Tunas Kid Courses Denpasar, the role of satisfaction plays an important role for the development and progress of the institution, this means that the better customer relationship marketing, consumers will feel high satisfaction so that consumers are loyal to the services provided by Elite Sang Tunas Kid Courses Denpasar. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-04-14 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/89 10.14254/jems.2020.5-1.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020); 42-47 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/89/65

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Is this essential for Japan to changes its LNG import policy? Some evidence of the OPEC crude oil price shocks Raeisi Sarkandiz, Mostafa OPEC crude oil basket Japan's LNG import oil shocks structural VAR Hodrick-Prescott filtering oil-indexation LNG hub In this study, Japan's LNG import contracts are discussed. Given the importance that these contracts are oil-indexation, the impact of crude oil price volatility (emphasizing OPEC oil basket) on LNG prices was studied using a structural VAR model from January 1997 to October 2017. Also, the Hodrick-Prescott filter was used to separate positive and negative shocks to investigate the effect of oil price shocks on LNG prices. The results showed that the relationship between LNG and crude oil prices has increased over time and that the effect of price shocks was asymmetric so that the impact of positive shocks was more lasting and more significant than negative shocks. This imbalance indicates that the basic oil contracting mechanism generally works to secure sellers' rights. So Japan needs to reform its contracts. Looking at gas sales contracts elsewhere in the world, it seems that the best alternative to current contracts would be the formation of an LNG hub in the North and East Asian region with the focus on Japan or Singapore. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-04-16 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/91 10.14254/jems.2020.5-1.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020); 29-41 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/91/64

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Employment in agriculture, migration, bilateral aids, economic growth and remittance: Evidence from the Gambia Ceesay, Ebrima K. economic development economic growth society remittance migration employment in agriculture sustainability For economic growth in any country must accompanied with skilled migration, persona remittances received, bilateral aid and improve food security through adaptation method of agriculture. In this regards, this study used the important of employment in agriculture, migration, economic growth, bilateral/foreign aids and remittances. We use data from WDI from 1960 to 2017 using linear regression models. Depending on the which variable we choose as dependent variable, the results confirmed that migration and remittances have significant positive impact on employment in agriculture in the Gambia.  The results found out that employment in agriculture seriously has negative and significant impacts on bilateral aids. This may be due to the fact that the foreign aids received for agriculture is diverted to other used that could have less important to the economy growth. The results further explained that migration and economic growth are insignificant optimistic impacts on total aids in the Gambia, while remittance and employmlent in agriculture are statistically significant positive impacts on the total aids in the Gambia.10% increase in migration, increases foreign aid by 50.3%. This results is confirmed by Berthélemy, Beuran, and Maurel (2009) using World Bank bilateral data on the  Effect of total aid on migration-push affect,10% increase in aid in general increases migration by 1.5%. When we used breakpoint date of 1981 and 1994 the results are structural stable due to the coups in the Gambia in 1981 and 1994. In addition, remittance, migration and foreign aid have positive significant impacts on economic growth. Increases 10% of remittance, increase economic growth by 0.14%.Only employment in agriculture has negative impacts on economic growth.10% increases in employment in agriculture, decrease economic growth by 0.04%.The economy of the Gambia should use the foreign aid to improve agriculture production and productivity thereby increase economic growth through export and eat what we grow. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-04-14 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/92 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020); 48-67 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/92/66

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A quantitative study of poplar plantation situation in four Iran provinces Azizi, Majid Faezipour, Mohammad Mehdi Bayatkashkoli, Ali poplar plantation area field measurement harvest value clustered sampling Poplars, a fast-growing species, enjoy a high significance in Iran’s industry. So far, information on poplar plantation, such as area, volume, and harvest, has been obtained by non-scientific and poor methods. A few studies have been conducted to recognize capability of poplar plantation about area, volume, harvest, distribution, and species in three high efficient provinces, i.e., Eastern/ Azerbaijan, Zanjan, Kermanshah, and Ardabil. A  Cluster sampling a standard sampling method for conducting similar researches was selected, consisting of two phases. In the first phase we collected library information and half-open interview from villagers. In the second phase field measurement in the villages of these four provinces was considered. Obtained information from field measurement was erected poplar volume, cultivated poplar area, prevalent species and estimating volume via volume and weight tables. Results obtained from the present study indicate that average annual utilization volume of four provinces was 172628.84 m3, with an average error of 14.19 percent. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-04-14 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/93 10.14254/jems.2020.5-1.2 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020); 17-28 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/93/63

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The effects of financial crisis on birth rates in Halabja province from 2014 to 2018 Abudlqadir, Ayub Hasan Hama, Bilal Esmail Faraj, Shahen Mohammaed financial crisis birth rate Kurdistan This study indicates the effects of financial crisis on birth rates in the Halabja province. Specifically, the results are shown that financial crisis that occurred from 2014 to 2018 make a steady decline in the birth rates in Halabja province. The data used in this paper are (the number of population, the number of birth and the number of death) through this period. The Data Description, five statistic formulas and SPSS version 22 are used to analyze these data. The results show that there is a strong relationship between the Financial crisis and birth rates in Halabja province during financial crises period. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/95 10.14254/jems.2020.5-2.10 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020); 132-137 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/95/77

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Towards a model and strategy for transformational change El-Amin, Abeni George, Babu Leadership decision making change strategy stakeholder development Leaders must ask critical questions when deciding to initiate change such as: Where to begin? What and how to organize resources? How to distribute responsibilities within the organization? These questions are especially important when an organization faces the need to change in the instance of a crisis. Leaders must develop objectives, which accomplish strategic goals. Logically, these goals categorize into explicit actions: the organization should clarify how they sequence and correlate a change strategy.  Articulating precisely which capacities, structures, and product offerings influence how stakeholders perceive change within organizations is vital. This article sketches key processes and pathways that make transformational change possible. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/96 10.14254/jems.2020.5-2.2 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020); 28-38 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/96/70

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External debt-growth nexus: Empirical evidence from Ethiopian economy Atinafu, Wondatir Ethiopia external debt stock external debt servicing ARDL and economic growth This study is an effort to determine the effect of public external debt on economic growth in Ethiopia. Specifically, the study tries to answer the questions whether stock of public external debt and public external debt servicing have any significance effect on economic growth of the country and it also determined the magnitude of the effect. In doing this, the study used an Auto Regressive Distributive Lag model (ARDL modeling) to analyze Ethiopian data from 1970 up to 2017 with real GDP as a function of stock of public external debt, public external debt servicing, human capital, physical capital, trade openness, labor force and policy change dummy. The empirical result reveals that in the long-run high level of stock of public external debt has a significant negative effect on economic growth and it poses great challenges on the economy. Hence, there is an evidence for the “Debt overhang” and “Conventional view” of public debt in Ethiopia. On the other hand, public external debt servicing has a negative coefficient but insignificant in affecting economic growth and there is no evidence for the “Crowding out” effect in the country. In the long-run result, human capital is also found to have negative impact on real GDP. Moreover, physical capital has a significant positive impact but labor force and trade openness is insignificant in explaining the Ethiopian economy. Hence, this study recommended the government of Ethiopia and local policy makers to improve the existing policies on public external debt management such as to invest in productive activities and sectors, to implement structural change, public sector reform and tax reform, should try to minimize the dependence on external borrowing through diversifying the economy so as to generate more revenue in the domestic. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/97 10.14254/jems.2020.5-2.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020); 6-27 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/97/68

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Determinants of unemployment duration for young men and women in Tunisia Kriaa, Farouk Mohamed, Bouhari Mathlouthi, Yamina unemployment duration survival analysis Kaplan – Meier estimator Tunisia This paper investigates the impact of individual characteristics (gender, age, education level, and marital status) and regional influences on unemployment duration of young in Tunisia using data from the Panel Study of Tunisia Labor Market 2014 (TLMPS 2014). The Kaplan-Meier estimates of the survival function are presented (used) to analyze the determinants of unemployment duration. Results point (out) significant differences between men and women in the difficulty of getting a first job. These differences consist mainly in the following points. First, education appears as a highly positive factor in reducing the duration of unemployment, particularly for women. Second, the rural – urban gap continues to be significant in this context. Third, residents of regions with higher unemployment rates, all else equal, have longer duration of unemployment. In all regions, women have relatively longer duration of unemployment. Fourth, the unemployed persons from the age group 25-30 years have a higher probability of remaining unemployed. Fifth, married women have significantly longer duration than married men before finding jobs. These results may be useful and can improve the implementation of adequate policies on the Labor market of Tunisia by identifying vulnerable groups of persons that look for employment. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/100 10.14254/jems.2020.5-2.5 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020); 78-95 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/100/79

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Factors that affect rice crops price estimation based on grain mill enterprise in Ploso Jombang Permatasari, Anita damage grain grain price cracked kernels rice price enterprise Rice is fundamental need for Indonesia and most of its citizens are occupied as farmers. In Ploso, Jombang, there are several big grain mills. The enterprises must be clever to respond many obstacles on their business, that way will minimize their loss and increase profit. Loss factor in grain mills lay on the mistake when they made calculation of price estimation, one of them is grain damage. The calculation commonly used among farmer is the price of grain is divided by damage grain. This study was descriptive qualitative research to reveal factors that affected rice price based on damage grain calculation in mill enterprise located in Ploso, Jombang Regency. The study was conducted in four months from February 2019 to May 2019 which took place in UD Santoso located in Ploso, Jombang Region. The study has resulted that grain yield must be considered by rice millers as factors in affecting rice price based on damage grain calculation. To avoid it, there must be socialization for farmer and mill owner about factors that affect grain yield, rice price expectation based on grain price and solution about how to minimize grain loss. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/101 10.14254/jems.2020.5-2.6 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020); 96-102 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/101/73

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Development of supply chain management models in rice production to improve food endurance and security in Demak Regency Kurniawati, Nurul Imani Werdani, Riandhita Eri Mege, Stacia Reviany Rice Supply Chain Management Demak Regency Logistic Distribution Food is the main basic needs for human that must be fulfilling at all times. The right to obtain food is one of human right, as it stated in the article 27 of the 1945 Constitution and in the Rome Declaration (1996). The aim of this study is to find out and analyze the development of supply chain management models that are used to maximize rice production in order to improve food security and security in Demak Regency. The methodology that used of this study is descriptive qualitative with the data collection method used in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and literature study. The result of this study indicate that it can increase rice production and increase the rice fulfillment ratio around 12% at the end of the 2032 period and the scenario with the efficiency of the rice supply chain can reduce the logistics costs between farmers and rice traders around 14.3%. The conclusion of this study is to increase the ratio of rice fulfillment and creates the efficiency in supply chain management. This shows that based on parameters changes by increasing the value of crop agro-input and extensification scenarios which can increase the rice production per year and rice fulfillment ratio, while scenarios with rice supply chain efficiency can reduce the logistics costs between farmers and rice traders around 14.3%. While the rice prices were also affected and had a price reduction ratio of 3.75%. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/102 10.14254/jems.2020.5-2.7 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020); 103-111 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/102/74

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Analysis of the influence of word of mouth and brand image on the decision to purchase cosmetics make over products in Semarang Kurniawati, Nurul Imani Word Of Mouth Brand Image Cosmetic Customer Behavior Purchase Decisions Increased the awareness of women to beautify themselves with the use of make-up. These become a reason why the growth of industrial cosmetics in Indonesia is growing fast, and one of them is Make Over Cosmetic. This study aimed to determine the effect of word of mouth and brand image on purchase decision of Make over’s cosmetic. The type of the research is explanatory research and the sampling used nonprobability sampling techniques, and purposive sampling method. Data collection using questionnaires and Google form. The sample is used amount 100 respondents using Make Over products in Semarang City. This study used quantitative and qualitative analysis with validity, reliability, correlation coefficients, coefficient of determination, and simple regression, significance that is processes using SPSS. The result of the study shows that the variables of word of mouth and brand image have an effect on purchase decisions. The variable correlation coefficient of word of mouth and brand image on purchase decisions have a very strong enough relation, and if the variables of word of mouth and and brand image have increased or decreased it is greatly affected the purchase decision variable. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/103 10.14254/jems.2020.5-2.11 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020); 138-148 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/103/78

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Multi-criteria assessment methodology for remanufacturing conventional grinding machines into CNC machine tools Mubarak , Ethar Mohammed Zuhair Ridha, Ali Abdullah, Ziyad Tariq conventional surface grinding machine tool remanufacturing conventional surface grinding into CNC machine tool remanufacturing integrated remanufacturing-upgrading remanufacturability assessment multi-criteria remanufacturing assessment Purpose: This paper presents a multi-criteria assessment methodology to evaluate the remanufacturability of converting conventional surface grinding machines into CNC machine tools. Methodology: Conventional surface grinding machines remanufactured into CNC machine tools were analyzed and classified into five remanufacturing alternatives. A multi-criteria assessment model incorporating cost, time, accuracy, reliability, processing shape complexity, and ergonomics was developed. The importance of criteria and performance of alternatives were weighted through machine tool remanufacturing experience analysis and comparative literature review. Results: The Remanufacturability Index (RI) for remanufactured conventional surface grinding machines ranges from 0.637 to 0.999 based on the level of CNC upgrades from 2-axis to 5-axis configurations. Higher-axis remanufactured machines showed greater feasibility. Theoretical Contribution: This study provides a quantitative methodology to assess the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of remanufacturing conventional machines into CNC machine tools. It extends the application of multi-criteria decision making to the field of machine tool remanufacturing. Practical Implications: The proposed methodology can guide small and medium-sized manufacturers in making decisions to upgrade their conventional machines to CNC through remanufacturing. It helps evaluate the benefits and risks of different upgrade configurations to support the implementation of machine tool remanufacturing in practice. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 13: Climate Action; SDG 4: Quality Education Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2024-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/105 10.14254/jems.2024.9-2.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024); 29-43 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/105/136 Copyright (c) 2024 Ethar Mohammed Mubarak , Ali Zuhair Ridha, Ziyad Tariq Abdullah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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Customer perspective by integrating Kano model and Quality Function Deployment method into Cinema XXI: A case study from Semarang City Indonesia Sedayu, Agung Santoso, Rahmat Budi customer satisfaction Cinema XXI Kano model This research aims is to identify the needs and desires of Cinema XXI customers in Semarang. As the largest market leader and cinema network in Indonesia, Cinema XXI must have the best quality of service. The population in this study were respondents with criteria that had watched at least at three XXI theaters in the Semarang City. The sample selection uses a purposive sampling method and from questionnaires, 138 respondents met the criteria. By using the Kano Model and integrated into the Quality Function Deployment method, it can be concluded that the highest influence on the increase in satisfaction level is the attribute of the quality of the image display on the cinema screen. Whereas the highest influence on the decline in the level of customer satisfaction is the attribute of the use of polite language and easily understood by officers when explaining / providing information to customers. And attributes that service providers prioritize for improvement are cleanliness and comfort of toilets. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/109 10.14254/jems.2020.5-2.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020); 66-77 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/109/72 Semarang City Indonesia

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Comparing the reduction of poverty rate between China and Gabon through One Belt and Road Project Nguembi, Ines Pamela Zhang, Yanrong Abdalla, Haider Salaheldeen Gabon China poverty financial development management economics The value of economic development and reduction of poverty has been at the forefront of research in many countries. However, little is thought about both China-Gabon. Data were collected employing a survey questionnaire approach to a sample of 210 financial sectors in China and Gabon. The results regarding Gabon show that governance reform can bring significant macro-financial benefits. Additionally, the results proposed that financial development significantly influence poverty reduction. Similarly, the results regarding china show development of the monetary sector significantly and positively impact poverty reduction during which, has been implemented for many years long term. This paper seeks to analyze causality between Gabon. There's an urgent need to enhance administration curb corruption order to increase domestic income, strengthen public management quality expenditure, business environment, promote investment both private sectors Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article Article manuscript text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/110 10.14254/jems.2020.5-2.9 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020); 122-131 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/110/76

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Conventional milling into CNC machine tool remanufacturing: Sustainability modeling Abdullah, Ziyad Tariq remanufacturing sustainability modeling conventional milling remanufacturing remanufacturing-upgrading sustainability CNC machine tool remanufacturing CNC conversion kit sustainability Aims: Sustainability modeling for conventional milling into CNC machine tool remanufacturing-upgrading. Study design: Remanufacturing-upgrading of conventional milling into CNC machine in its mechanical part, it is merely traditional remanufacturing process of conventional milling where gearbox can be eliminated due to use of motorized axes. Lead screws can be replaced with motorized ball screws. Heavy parts of machine bed such column, knee and saddle are reused. A group of criteria are selected to conduct comprehensive sustainability assessment of remanufacturing-upgrading process include: 1. Remanufacturing cost: It is the cost of milling remanufacturing into CNC machine. 2. Remanufacturing time: It is the duration of time required for milling remanufacturing into CNC machine. 3. Accuracy: It is an expected technical performance of remanufactured milling into CNC machine. 4. Reliability: It is an expected technical performance of remanufactured milling into CNC machine. 5. Processing efficiency: It is the man-hour based productivity efficiency of a remanufactured milling into CNC machine. 6. Processing range: It is the flexibility of remanufactured machine tool into CNC machine. 7. Ergonomics: It is the interaction among operator, remanufactured milling into CNC machine tool and other system unit through the cell of manufacturing. Conventional machine tool into CNC machine remanufacturing-upgrading experience is used to project the suitable literature comparatively to construct sustainability assessment model. Sustainability assessment models in field of remanufacturing-upgrading are reviewed and modified to accommodate new changes that accompany the current case study. Place and Duration of Study: Middle Technical University, Institute of Technology-Baghdad, Mechanical Techniques Department, between February 2020 and July 2020. Methodology: Literature survey in area of remanufacturing assessment and remanufacturing sustainability assessment. Comparative literature based assessment application. Classification of literature sample. Re-representation of discussions and conclusions. Graphical representation of results. Isolation of criteria. Case study definition. Weighting of criteria. Triangular fuzzication of criteria. Weighting of satisfaction. Global weights calculation. Sustainability Index weight calculation. Results: Summation of sub-sustainabilities index weights is within limit of consistency. Environmental sustainability literature is predominated to be followed by economic and technical sustainbilities literature. Conclusion: Economic, environmental and social sub-sustainabilities are of good performances and directed toward sustainability. Social and management sustainability are interlinked and require more studies to be directed toward sustainability. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/113 10.14254/jems.2020.5-2.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020); 39-65 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/113/71

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The fiscal policy and economic growth of Kosovo: An econometrical analysis Ziberi, Besime Hodaj, Adelina fiscal policies Kosovo Tax Administration (TAK) tax system economic growth The fiscal policy plays a crucial role in a country's economic growth and development. The main aim of this paper is to analyze the fiscal policy in general and to estimate the impact of direct and indirect taxes on economic growth in particular in case of Kosovo. To achieve the main aim of this paper a broadly national and international literature is reviewed and discussed thus the Pearson Correlation and Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression model have been modified and adapted to estimate the relationship and the impact of direct and indirect taxes on economic growth in Kosovo. The data used is secondary data taken from the Tax Administration of Kosovo, the Ministry of Finance and the Kosovo Agency of Statistics. For model estimation the IBM SPSS program is used. This study concludes that budget revenues from direct and indirect taxes mark an increasing and positive trend in case of Kosovo. Based on the Pearson Correlations we conclude that direct taxes are strongly and positively correlated to Gross Domestic Product however the results of OLS regression in our circumstances show no significance of the independent variables that means that direct and indirect taxes have no impact on economic growth of Kosovo. The paper comes with some key conclusions and further recommendations. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2020-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/114 10.14254/jems.2020.5-2.8 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2020); 112-121 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/114/75

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/118 2021-04-22T15:26:14Z jems:ART driver

Activity-Based Life-Cycle Costing applied to an innovative forestry company product portfolio Laurent, Achille-B. Beauregard, Robert D'Amours, Sophie product portfolio analysis activity-based costing life-cycle costing engineered wood products An accounting system helps to provide information for planning and control of production. This article presents a Life Cycle Costing by using an Activity Based Costing approach of an innovative forestry company. In order to perform a cradle-to-gate assessment the study covers the forest and industrial activities of the forest product processing. The costs of each product in the portfolio are determined by the treatment activities they undergo. The inventory covers several years of activity of the company, which makes it possible to calculate the uncertainty of the average results with Monte Carlo simulation presented in the result section. Based on the results a products portfolio analysis was performed to identify the development progress phases of the mains products to support the product rollover strategy decision. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-04-22 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/118 10.14254/jems.2021.6-1.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 1 (2021); 6-26 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/118/80

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Sustainable packaging in footwear industry: Case study of PUMA Zavodna, Lucie Sara Trejtnarova, Lucie Footwear Industry Shoes Packaging Sustainability Environment Purpose. Modern companies are more focused on the life cycle of their products, so it comes also with sustainable packaging of products. Some companies do this on their own initiative, others because of customer's pressure. There are already several experiments, where companies introduced packaging that can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way or reused. The main goal of the paper is to describe case study of sustainable packaging in the footwear industry. Main findings and implications. Even big producers of shoes are facing troubles with sustainable packaging solutions. The case study shows why PUMA abandoned the new sustainable packaging of shoes. After trying sustainable packaging, PUMA returned to the classic cardboard box in 2015. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-04-22 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/120 10.14254/jems.2021.6-1.2 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 1 (2021); 27-33 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/120/81

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The effect of public expenditures on economic growth of Kosovo: An econometric analysis Miftari, Florije Kida, Nakije Shala, Nuhi public spending economic growth GDP Kosovo fiscal policy Public spending as an important component of the composition of GDP has an impact on economic growth and development. The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the effects of disaggregated public expenditures, to measure the impact of current expenditures, transfers and subsidies, and capital expenditures as part of total government expenditures on economic growth and development of the Republic of Kosovo. To achieve the main goal of the paper was used the multiple linear regression model (OLS) and Pearson. The regression model has been modified and adapted to measure the regression of public spending on economic growth in Kosovo. The data used in the paper are secondary and collected from the Ministry of Finance of Kosovo, Agency of Statistics, and the Tax Administration of Kosovo. Data processing was done with SPSS. The results of the analysis show that the trend of Kosovo public spending for the analyzed period is increasing. According to Pearson correlation analysis, the results show that current public spending; transfers, and subsidies have a strong positive correlation to Gross Domestic Product. Whereas capital (investment) expenditures have a weaker positive correlation with GDP. The results of OLS regression, in our case, did not show the significance of independent variables, which means that the pubic expenses do not have an impact on economic growth in Kosovo. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-04-22 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/121 10.14254/jems.2021.6-1.5 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 1 (2021); 61-69 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/121/84

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The status of immigrants on Italian labour market in the context of economic decline: Evidence from survey, macroeconomic and big data Simionescu, Mihaela immigrants economic crisis labour market big data Considering the impact of economic crisis on Italian labour market, the aim of this paper is to analyse the status of immigrants from Italy in the labour field using more sources of data: survey data from the research “Case study of Labour Force Survey”, macroeconomic data from official statistics of Eurostat and big data associated to Internet queries on Google. Survey analysis for the 20 regions in Italy confirmed the foreign women advantage of finding a job better than foreign men. The decline in the GDP at regional level affected the immigrants, but their searches for jobs on the Internet were significant in explaining the status of immigrants on labour market. The data at national level used in estimating Bayesian generalized ridge regression suggested that the number of unemployed immigrants from Italy since 2008 is explained by changes in risk of poverty or social exclusion, exports of goods and services, housing cost overburden rate, inflation and tax rate on low wage earners and adult participation in learning. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-04-22 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/124 10.14254/jems.2021.6-1.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 1 (2021); 34-48 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/124/82

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Causality relationship among interest rate, inflation, exchange rate using vector autoregression Aji, Tony Seno Prabowo, Prayudi Setiawan Canggih, Clarashinta interest rate inflation exchange rate vector autoregression This paper aimed to analyze the causal relationship between interest rates, inflation, and exchange rates in Indonesia. This paper used Vector Autoregression (VAR). The Granger causality showed that the interest rate did not affect inflation, but inflation affected the interest rates. The exchange rate affected inflation, but inflation did not affect the exchange rate. As for the interest rate and the exchange rate, they did not affect each other. The Impulse Response Function of the interest rate was due to the shock of a positive change in one of its standard deviations. Inflation response to the change in one standard deviation of the interest rate initially was null in period one, increased in period two, and gradually decreased until period ten. The inflation response was due to the shock of a positive change in one of its standard deviations. In Variance Decomposition, interest rate shifting in period one and period two were still very dominantly influenced by the interest rate itself. Next, it was affected by inflation. Furthermore, changes in inflation in period one and period two were influenced dominantly by inflation itself. In the next period, interest rates and exchange rates affected inflation in a small percentage. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-04-22 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/126 10.14254/jems.2021.6-1.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 1 (2021); 49-60 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/126/83

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Modelling consumer perceptions of green products, purchasing behaviour and loyalty Chikosha, Felix Potwana, N product quality purchase intention environmental concerns green product re-purchase intention Green products have gained prominence on the market largely due to their perceived benefits of environmental sustainability. In view of the growth in influence of green products, the objectives of the study were to determine the impact of product quality on purchase intention for green products; to determine the impact of product quality on purchase intention of green products; to ascertain the influence of environmental concerns on purchase intention for green products; to establish the influence of situations affecting green product purchase on purchase intentions for green products; to establish the impact of preference for green products on purchase intention and to assess the impact of purchase intention on re-purchase intention of green products. To establish these facts the study adopted a quantitative methodology, which made use of a self-reporting questionnaire that was administered to consumer households in parts of Zimbabwe as the target population. The 497 responses received were accepted as the sample size of this study. Data collected was captured and analysed on SPSS (v22.0) and AMOS (v24.0) to yield descriptive and inferential statistics. Structural Equation Modelling was then used to provide estimates of the strength of all the hypothesised relationships. The key findings of the study were that green purchase intention was significantly and positively influenced by product quality, environmental concern, preference for green products, environmental responsibility and selection attributes, but not by situations affecting purchase behaviour. It was also found that purchase intention had a strong correlation with re-purchase intention. We thus propose that marketers need to formulate and implement green marketing strategies to improve consumer perceptions of green products. We also suggest that marketers should drop deceptive marketing practices that cause consumers to be skeptical about green products. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/129 10.14254/jems.2021.6-2.8 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021); 102-118 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/129/92

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Economic resilience and the state: A global panel analysis Paun, Cristian Musetescu, Radu Isaic, Radu Manea, Gheorghe Cosmin Shayb, Hezi economic development business cycles state intervention international macroeconomics Modern economies are disturbed by recessions that became more and more globalized, much contagious between countries and regions and with higher negative impact during recessions. In this dynamic context, the recovery after recession is essential to prepare the economy for the next business cycle. Understanding of these business cycles (their causes and impact) is fundamental for public policies that should avoid to be pro-cyclical and to add more vulnerabilities to the existing ones. The economic resilience is now a key concept and refers to the capacity of the economy to recover after any recession. The aim of this paper was to explore the relationship between the dimension of the state and the resilience of the economic system by using a global panel data. The study includes 87 countries (870 observations) and data covering 2009 – 2019 provided by World Bank. We used 2 depending variables: GDP gap and GDP per capita gap and 12 explanatory variables grouped in 4 categories: dimension of the state, the quality of public governance, economic development and regional/global economic dependence). The results are robust and significant, confirming that the dimension of the public intervention and the quality of the public governance & administration have a clear impact on the economic resilience and recovery between business cycles. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/133 10.14254/jems.2021.6-2.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021); 34-45 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/133/89

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/134 2023-11-29T10:18:16Z jems:ART driver

Analysing the influence of accounting conventions on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya Macharia, Mercy Wangari Ronald, Martin Onsiro accounting conventions financial performance disclosure consistency prudential and materiality ACCOUNTING CONVENTIONS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE The collapse of some commercial banks in Kenya in the recent past has raised the question of the credibility of financial information as a tool for investors to make informed decisions. The study sought to analyse the disclosure practices of accounting conventions on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The following specific objectives guided the study: to establish the influence of the disclosure, consistency, prudence and materiality of financial reports on the performance of commercial banks in Kenya. A cross-sectional survey was adopted. The target population was 42 respondents who formed the sample size by the census method. The data was collected through questionnaires, secondary data and annual reports and analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The finding shows a moderate positive relationship between disclosure and the performance of commercial banks. The relationship is significant (r = 0.322, p>0.01). The result shows a moderate positive relationship between consistency and performance of commercial banks. The relationship is significant (r = 0.369, p>0.01). The results also show a moderate positive relationship between prudence and the performance of commercial banks at a significance of (r=0.500, p>0.01). On establishing the relationship between materiality and performance of commercial banks, it was found there is a moderate positive relationship with a significance of (r = 0.317, p>0.01). Respondents indicated that the consistency of financial reports has little effect on the net profit of commercial banks. Respondents indicated that prudence of financial reports leads to better organisational performance. The materiality of financial reports affects organisation performance. Prudence in financial reporting affected the decision-making among the investors in the banking industry. The study recommends that commercial banks' management ensure transparency, honesty, consistency and reliability during financial reporting. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2023-11-29 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/134 10.14254/jems.2023.8-2.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023); 32-43 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/134/118 2019 Copyright (c) 2023 Mercy Wangari Macharia, Martin Onsiro Ronald https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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Management commitment and corporate sustainability integration into small and medium-scale enterprises: A mediation effect of strategic decision-making Adda, Godfrey Dokor, Ghulam Ahmed Bin Azigwe, John Bosco Odai, Nii Afotey corporate sustainability integration management commitment strategic decision-making small and medium-scale enterprises structural equation model Corporate sustainability practices are vital to business survival. Hence, the need for targeted sustainable actions and corporate strategies capable of stimulating competitive advantage in terms of profitability and long-term existence of business entities. To this end, the study examines the influence of management commitment as an organisational factor on corporate sustainability integration in Ghana using corporate strategic decision-making as a mediating variable. Primary data was collected from SME owners and managers in Ghana; and the Warp partial least squares (PLS) estimation technique of the Structural Equation Model (SEM) was adopted for the analysis. The study makes a significant contribution to theory and knowledge in the context of SMEs within the corporate sustainability discourse.  The study is situated on the empirical literature on the relevant concepts. This is followed by the methodology, analysis, discussions, findings, conclusions, contribution to knowledge, managerial implications, recommendations and limitations, followed by direction for future studies. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/136 10.14254/jems.2021.6-2.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021); 6-20 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/136/86

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Women empowerment in a traditional masculine industry: Tourism in context Singhania, Oshi Swain, Sampada George, Babu women empowerment socio-political change tourism development case studies Tourism is considered as an essential source of generating employment, reducing poverty, and empowering women. Most of the tourism initiatives targeting poverty reduction primarily focus on providing income opportunities for women that only enhance their economic empowerment. Nevertheless, this does not usually lead to make overall development. This is attributed to the normative gender roles, cultural complexities, and power inequities that exist in societies. Additionally, most of the earlier research studies on tourism, poverty reduction, and women empowerment are also based on economic factors. Contrarily, limited studies are focused on non-economic factors. These non-economic factors are social, political, and psychological components that are essentially important for women's overall empowerment. Thus, these factors need to be studied comprehensively as they may hinder women’s participation in tourism activities. Having taken this background as the underlying problem of study, this paper is an attempt to highlight the social and political barriers impeding women empowerment and investigate about tourism development in the socio-political contexts affecting women, especially in rural areas, using case studies pertaining to different tourism destinations. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/137 10.14254/jems.2021.6-2.5 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021); 60-71 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/137/87

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Economic outlook of food crops in Pakistan: An empirical study Shar, Rashid Usman Jiskani, Absar Mithal Qi, Yin agriculture economy GDP major food crops water availability co-integration OLS method Pakistan Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan's economy, highly depends on food crops. There is a huge gap between the products purchased and the actual products, which suffer from inadequate technology, inadequate resource use, inappropriate use of water and land, and inappropriate pests management studies, it's not just negatively affects production but also reduces production. Most farmers use synthetic chemicals to control pests, but they are often used in vain. In order to illustrate the main gaps and actual results of the main upland crops. The study examines the link between food security and GDP growth in Pakistan, including wheat, rice, sugarcane and maize, and water availability in Pakistan from 1999 to 2018. Periodic data are collected from the Pakistan Economic Survey (various sources). Use conventional miniature methods and refine Dickey-Fuller (ADF) testing to analyze crop data, and use Johansen aggregation testing to interpret results. Our research found that wheat, rice, sugarcane, and maize yields were positively correlated with Pakistan's agricultural GDP, while water supply was negatively correlated with Pakistan's agricultural GDP without significant correlation. Water resources related to climate change and the context of climate change will have a devastating effect on Pakistan's water resources. Therefore, the study suggests that the Pakistani government should provide major agricultural inputs on subsidies formulate policies, and launch new funding programs to develop and improve water availability.   Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/138 10.14254/jems.2021.6-2.6 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021); 72-86 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/138/88

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E-business platforms for animation services in hospitality: Sustainable revenue models and digital transformation impact in European hotels (2022-2024) Vovk, Iryna Valášková, Katarína Vovk, Yuriy Vovk, Oleh Palianytsia, Viktor e-business platforms hospitality sustainability digital transformation animation services revenue optimization European hotels sustainable tourism Purpose. This study investigates the impact of e-business platforms for animation services on environmental sustainability metrics and revenue performance in the European hospitality sector. It aims to determine how digital transformation in entertainment services contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals while simultaneously optimizing hotel profitability. Methodology. A mixed-methods comparative analysis was conducted on a sample of 147 hotels (3–5 stars) across eight EU countries (2022–2024). The study compared 74 properties utilizing digital booking platforms for animation services against 73 using traditional methods. Data sources included Booking.com analytics, corporate sustainability reports, and Eurostat tourism data. The analysis employed multiple linear regression, independent-samples t-tests, and Pearson correlation to assess the relationships between digital adoption, environmental metrics, and financial outcomes. Results. Hotels adopting digital animation platforms demonstrated a 43.9% reduction in paper consumption, a 10.1% increase in energy efficiency, and a 25.4% improvement in waste reduction compared to traditional operators. Financially, these properties achieved a 26.5% increase in animation service revenue per room night. Mobile-friendly interfaces and real-time availability were identified as critical drivers of guest adoption and satisfaction. Theoretical contribution. The research provides the first systematic empirical evidence linking the digitalization of animation services to measurable sustainability outcomes, extending the Technology Acceptance Model to experiential hospitality services. It validates the integration of environmental impact measurement with financial performance analysis in the context of hotel entertainment. Practical implications. The findings offer hotel managers a validated framework for digital investment, indicating a 4.0-year payback period. The results support decision-making for digital transformation strategies that align operational efficiency with EU Green Deal objectives and corporate sustainability targets. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2025-12-04 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/140 10.14254/jems.2025.10-2.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025); 61-80 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/140/155 Copyright (c) 2025 Iryna Vovk, Katarína Valášková, Yuriy Vovk, Oleh Vovk, Viktor Palianytsia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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Stakeholder perceptions to support Jurassic Park project as a future wildlife tourism Choirisa, Septi Fahmi Purnomo, Edi Harianto, Anton wildlife tourism Jurassic Park project stakeholder perceptions Komodo National Park Tourism in protected areas contributes to the financial sustainability of its sites. It has a positive impact on a stakeholder within and beyond the destinations through effective and efficient benefit-sharing. This study examine the environmental attitudes, community attachment, economic gain, and community involvement that will impact to the stakeholder perceptions to revitalization project in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. In the context of protected areas of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, this project related to the extensive tourism infrastructure development from nature-based tourism to a new project of Jurassic Park. The concerns regarding the stakeholders’ support may have on expectations for tourism development. This research use the Social Exchange Theory (SET) and Weber’s Theory of Substantive and Formal Rationality (WTSFR) with a quantitative approach. A total of 182 questionnaires with Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) were applied. Finding provides that stakeholder perceptions play a significant role as a mediator in shaping the relationship between each of variables to support tourism development. Ultimately, this study paves the way for improving normative practices toward Sustainability and offers practical solutions to the challenges the government and non-government organizations face to protect the endangered species, society, and the environment. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/141 10.14254/jems.2021.6-2.7 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021); 87-101 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/141/91

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Comparative study: International chain and local chain hotel COVID-19 readiness strategies in Indonesia Alexandra, Yoanita Purnamaningsih, Purnamaningsih Choirisa, Septi Fahmi COVID-19 Hotel Chain Hotel Readiness Customer Satisfaction Customer Trust The global hospitality and tourism industry has been severely impacted by the spread of COVID-19 and large-scale travel restrictions. Due to the nature of the crisis of COVID-19, Hotel businesses in Indonesia need to adapting many new strategies in response to the evolving circumstances. This study presents a comparative coronavirus readiness strategy at International Chain Hotel and Local Hotel in Indonesia and their impacts on hotel guests’ trust and satisfaction. The study used quantitative approaches by using an online survey to obtain data from a total of 400 participants.  The data were collected from respondents that have been stayed in both the International Chain hotel or Local Chain Hotel in Indonesia during pandemics. The data collected is analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Smart PLS statistical software. The findings from this dataset show that both local and international hotel readiness had a significant effect on customer trust and satisfaction with COVID-19 readiness in the hotel industry.   Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/142 10.14254/jems.2021.6-2.9 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021); 119-131 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/142/93

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The determinant factors affecting auditors’ ability to detect fraud: Empirical study at public accounting firms in Jakarta and Tangerang Gracia, Gracia Kurnia, Ratnawati auditor’s ability to detect fraud competence independence professional skepticism time budget pressure work experience The auditor has responsibility to give audit opinion and identify whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement caused by fraud. The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of competence, independence, time budget pressure, work experience and professional skepticism towards auditor’s ability to detect fraud. The object were auditors working at Public Accounting Firms in Tangerang and Jakarta. Primary data was collected by distributing questionnaires and analyzed by using multiple linear regression. The result are competence, work experience and professional skepticism have positive significant effect towards auditor’s ability to detect fraud. To increase auditor’s ability in detecting fraud, auditors should improve their competence to be able to perform audit in accordance with Professional Standards for Certified Public Accountants. Public Accounting Firms must improve their auditors experience by enhancing variety of audit works and widening knowledge in various industries. Auditors must maintain their professional skepticism to provide appropriate assessment of audit evidence. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/143 10.14254/jems.2021.6-2.10 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021); 132-145 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/143/94

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Factors influencing consumer's intention towards e-grocery shopping: An extended technology acceptance model approach Ryadi, Winda Trisna Kurniasari, Florentina Sudiyono, Kristianus Ade TAM E-grocery Online Grocery Shopping Retail E-grocery Technology Acceptance The e-grocery industry in Indonesia is multiplying and is expected to become one of the most important markets in the world. Massive amount of funding for e-grocery start-ups, the high desire of Indonesian consumers to buy grocery products online, and COVID19 are increasing the growth of e-grocery services in Indonesia. Although the desire to use e-grocery services in Indonesia is high, data shows that e-grocery adoption is still far below other e-commerce product categories such as fashion and electronics. Previous research and surveys also show that consumers will return to shopping for wholesale products offline and stop/reduce the use of e-grocery after the COVID19 pandemic. Therefore, this research is interested in examining the factors that can increase the adoption of e-grocery in Indonesia. Quantitative research was conducted using the purposive sampling method and obtained 135 respondents who have ever used e-grocery service/shopping in the JABODETABEK area. Data were analyzed using PLS-SEM (Partial Least Square – Structural Equation Model). The results of this study indicate that perceived risk has a negative effect on Trust. Social Influence, Perceived Usefulness, and Perceived Ease of Use have a positive effect on Trust. Social Influence and Perceived Ease of Use have a positive effect on Perceived Usefulness. However, it turns out that Trust in this study was not proven to affect the intention to use e-grocery services/shopping for grocery products online. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article Text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/144 10.14254/jems.2021.6-2.11 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021); 146-159 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/144/95

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Academics perception of public areas video surveillance in smart cities Markovic, Branko Ilic, Dejan Milosevic, Dragan Ilic, Ivana smart city concept public safety personal security video surveillance The growing trend of the urban population looks for the formation of the concept of Smart Cities, based on the principles of sustainable development, which will meet the needs of people who live in them. The city must develop its public service infrastructure to provide all the requirements for the population. One of the requirements, people living in cities is the security of public areas managed by the city. The system of video surveillance, public areas should contribute to the personal safety of citizens, children and traffic, reducing the rate of crime and more efficient operation of public services. This research aims to examine academics' opinions (perceptions) about the impact of security cameras on increasing security within the concept of Smart Cities. The research had conducted on the territory of Serbia through an online survey. The obtained data were processed statistically by Chi-square and T-test, ANOVA method, multiple regression and correlation using SPSS application. The research indicates that academics much more believe in the contribution of video surveillance, reducing the crime rate, than studies of the effectiveness of the use of video surveillance shows. Video camera monitoring accelerates the reactions of competent services, but video camera recordings have not always been accepted as evidence in court. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/145 10.14254/jems.2021.6-2.2 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021); 21-33 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/145/85

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The influence of human character strengths on life satisfaction Leelakulthanit, Orose human characteristics character strengths life satisfaction well-being quality of life As is well known, the characteristics of being human are important to all of us because they signify our basic identity as individuals. It can be asked, however, which of those characteristics are related to our well-being as that is assessed by our life satisfaction. It is the intention of this study to explore the connections among human character strengths and life satisfaction. The human character strengths studied here include curiosity, love of learning, wisdom, having a “big picture perspective,” self-awareness, honesty, kindness, social intelligence, intangible values, gift giving, social responsibility, and hope and humor. A total of 498 responses were collected from adult shoppers in Bangkok, Thailand. The results of the multiple regression analysis indicated that among the various human character strengths, as well the demographic characteristics, wisdom, self-awareness, household income, hope, education, social responsibility, and intangible values have positive impacts on life satisfaction The only negative element that was seen to have a negative influence on life satisfaction was curiosity. Further analyses of the significant determinants of life satisfaction for those with varying household incomes and levels of education were carried out and are discussed in this article. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2021-11-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/148 10.14254/jems.2021.6-2.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021); 46-59 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/148/90

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/151 2022-05-24T15:03:30Z jems:ART driver

Macroeconomic effects of artificial intelligence on emerging economies: Insights from Bangladesh Sarker, Provash Kumer artificial intelligence macroeconomic effects Industry 4.0 Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to increase economic growth substantially across the world. This paper explores the predicted potentials of AI from macroeconomic perspectives, employing theoretical analysis and contextualizing Bangladesh. The study employs time series data to examine the effects of AI on the labor market and productivity. The findings indicate that Bangladesh was yet to realize the expected economic merits though the integrated number of AI-induced industry robots has been insignificant. For AI to be effective in Bangladesh, the country shall adopt more AI robots across the various sectors, mainly manufacturing and service. Besides, the country may complement the human labor force with AI labor instead of relying on only one as a source of labor. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2022-05-17 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/151 10.14254/jems.2022.7-1.5 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022); 59-69 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/151/101

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External sector indicators and Kosovo's economic development: A study from 2007-2019 and during the Covid-19 pandemic Badallaj, Albrim Salajdin Covid-19 pandemic export growth remittance growth trade deficit FDI The aim of this paper is to examine the impact of four crucial indicators on Kosovo's external sector: imports, exports, remittances, and foreign direct investment, in relation to economic development. The study draws on data from reputable domestic and foreign institutions, such as KAS, CBK, IMF, and World Bank, to ensure reliable and valid statistical analysis. The research methodology employed in this study is quantitative and comparative, using secondary data analysis, Microsoft Excel, and image analysis techniques. The results indicate that these indicators play a significant role in Kosovo's economic growth, but various political and economic factors, including crises, influence their performance. The trade deficit has increased steadily over the years, except in 2020, when there was a decrease in imports and an increase in exports due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Remittances have exhibited a linear upward trend every year, whereas foreign direct investment has declined continuously, reaching its peak in 2007 and slightly improving in 2020. The study concludes that the Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the unpredictability of these indicators during times of crisis. Consequently, Kosovo must establish tax and fiscal incentives to attract foreign direct investment, channel remittances efficiently, and promote product standardization to reduce the trade deficit. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2023-05-29 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/154 10.14254/jems.2023.8-1.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 8 No. 1 (2023); 42-52 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/154/112 Copyright (c) 2023 Albrim Salajdin Badallaj https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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Household savings shift in India: Financial inclusion, banking stability, and sustainable capital markets Kumaraswamy, Manepalli Kailasam, Tamizhjyothi household savings financial inclusion bank deposits capital market participation ESG investing India financial literacy IPO market Purpose. This study investigates India’s household investment transformation (2015–2025), examining the shift from bank deposits to market instruments and its implications for financial inclusion, banking stability, and sustainable capital formation. Methodology. Mixed-methods longitudinal design combines descriptive analysis with econometric hypothesis testing. Household data from the Reserve Bank of India, SEBI, and All-India Debt and Investment Survey (48,000 observations) are analysed using logistic regression and time-series models. Results. Household deposit share declined from 48 per cent to 25 per cent, while market instruments rose from 40 per cent to 63 per cent. High financial literacy, income, and urban residence increase market participation by 18.8, 31.2, and 25.1 percentage points, respectively. However, participation disparities persist: urban residents and high-income households account for 55–58 per cent of investors, versus 35–12 per cent of the population. Declining deposit ratios are associated with slower credit growth to the MSME and renewable energy sectors - sectors critical to sustainable development. ESG-classified IPOs exhibit lower underpricing and superior long-run returns, suggesting that sustainability disclosure influences valuation. Theoretical and Practical Contributions. The study extends sustainable finance theory by linking household financial behaviour to macro-level resilience. Recommendations include targeted financial literacy programmes, diversifying bank funding to maintain credit supply to the SDG sector, and strengthening ESG disclosure standards to align retail investment flows with sustainable development objectives. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 13: Climate Action Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2025-12-04 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/156 10.14254/jems.2025.10-2.5 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025); 81-103 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/156/156 Copyright (c) 2025 Manepalli Kumaraswamy, Tamizhjyothi Kailasam https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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Photo‑redox flow batteries as a promising pathway to sustainable energy storage: Case studies of Morocco and Poland Boutouil, Mohammed Boulika, Hamza Chiki, Zineb El Amrani El Idrissi, Najiba Bilan, Yuriy Idrissi Kandri, Noureddine Hazm, Jamal Eddine Photo-Redox Flow Batteries (PRFBs) Morocco Poland renewable energy energy storage solar energy sustainable energy storage Purpose. The paper examines how photo-redox flow batteries can support a sustainable energy transition in Morocco and Poland by simultaneously harvesting and storing solar energy, thereby reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating the intermittency of renewables. Methodology. The study combines a review of national energy policies and renewable energy targets with a comparative techno-economic assessment of photo-redox flow battery deployment scenarios in both countries, focusing on system performance, grid integration, and long-term sustainability indicators. Results. The findings show that photo-redox flow batteries can significantly increase the share of solar energy in national power mixes, improve grid stability, and lower lifecycle emissions compared to conventional storage and fossil-based generation, with particularly strong gains under high-renewables scenarios for Morocco and coal-replacement pathways for Poland. Theoretical contribution. The paper extends the emerging literature on next-generation energy storage by conceptualizing photo-redox flow batteries as a dual harvest–store technology and by linking their deployment to macro-level energy security, decarbonization, and resilience outcomes in middle-income and coal-dependent economies. Practical implications. The results provide policymakers and energy planners with evidence-based guidance on integrating photo-redox flow batteries into national energy strategies, including indicative design parameters, investment priorities, and regulatory measures to accelerate clean energy deployment while managing economic and geopolitical risks. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 13: Climate Action Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2025-12-04 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/159 10.14254/jems.2025.10-2.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025); 6-25 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/159/152 Copyright (c) 2025 Mohammed Boutouil, Hamza Boulika, Zineb Chiki, Najiba El Amrani El Idrissi, Yuriy Bilan, Noureddine Idrissi Kandri, Jamal Eddine Hazm https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/160 2022-05-19T09:05:29Z jems:ART driver

Climate change disclosures by public sector organisations Ackers, Barry Adebayo, Adeyemi auditing climate change disclosure public sector organisations reporting South Africa Global warming and increasingly volatile weather patterns, arguably caused by anthropogenic climate change, is one of the defining challenges facing the world today. It is therefore imperative that organisations proactively respond by not only disclosing the impact of climate change on their operations, but also by describing their initiatives to combat climate change. Against this backdrop, and since public sector organisations utilise public funds, we argue that public sector organisations should not only account to the public about their stewardship of public resources, but are also obliged to explain how they are safeguarding the public by acknowledging and combatting climate change. Our study therefore explores the disclosure of climate related activities from a purposively selected sample of government departments and organisations in South Africa, a country that has been lauded for the quality of corporate governance processes. We developed a climate change disclosure quality (CCDQ) index to assess the climate change disclosures of these public sector organisations. The CCDQ index applied to the most recent publicly available annual/integrated reports of the selected public sector organisations, took six key disclosure elements into account. While our results reveal that the majority of public sector organisations disclose climate related issues, not all do. Moreover, the extent and scope of these disclosures vary significantly. We accordingly recommend that a framework, utilising the disclosure elements described in this paper, be developed which could be applicable to both private and public sector organisations. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2022-05-17 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/160 10.14254/jsdtl.2022.7-1.2 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022); 17-33 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/160/98

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Uncovering the determinants of environmentally-friendly apparel purchase intention in Indonesia: Incorporating environmental concern and knowledge into the theory of planned behavior Rizkalla, Nosica Lestari, Elissa Dwi Arinto, Boby Purnamaningsih, Purnamaningsih Sulistyarini, Niken theory of planned behavior environmentally-friendly apparel environmental concern environmental knowledge The clothing industry is a high-growth industry that is attractive to be occupied by the business. However, behind its appeal, this industry brings harmful impacts to the environment. The fashion industry is considered the 2nd most destructive industry in the world. Environmental damage due to industry occurs not only in the production process but also in consumption and disposal. As the growth of this industry cannot be separated from consumer intervention, efforts to improve the environmental impact caused by this industry also require consumers’ role. Consumers can improve the environment through their consumption choices, such as replacing the usual products with more sustainable products. Therefore, it is essential to discover what factors can encourage consumers to consume more environmentally friendly apparel. This study intends to explore consumer motivation in deciding to buy environmentally friendly apparel by applying the extended theory of planned behavior. As an extension, this study includes two additional variables, namely environmental concern and environmental knowledge. This study involved 407 respondents who have followed some environmentally friendly apparel brands. The collected data would then be analyzed with smartPLS 3.0. The result of the study showed that all variables are proven to be significant in influencing consumers’ purchase intention for environmentally-friendly apparel, except for environmental concern, which influence is indirect through attitude. The result of this study gives new insight into what shapes the intention of buying environmentally-friendly apparel. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2022-05-17 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/162 10.14254/jems.2022.7-1.4 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022); 43-58 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/162/100

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Sustainability of agriculture development in South Africa: Towards Vision 2030 Cheteni, Priviledge Umejesi, Ikechukwu 2030 agenda development sustainability environmental strategies Sustainable Development in agriculture is taunted as a praxis to economic growth and development for several African economies. Agriculture remains one of the primary contributors to employment and food security in the sub-Saharan region, where incidences of drought and famine are prominent. However, the concept of sustainable agriculture remains ambiguous and vague in meaning-making; it is hard to implement at grassroots levels. In this systematic review article, agriculture development is advanced from social science perspective by identifying areas of concern and complementarity in the government approach to sustainability. A structured review in collaboration with desktop research was applied in this study. A sustainable framework was developed to provide an insight into sustainable development components and their outcomes. Furthermore, the study outcome highlights how actors involved in sustainable agriculture can deal with the multiplicity and complexity of this concept in a constructive manner. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2022-05-17 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/163 10.14254/jems.2022.7-1.6 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022); 70-85 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/163/96

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/165 2022-12-31T17:17:39Z jems:ART driver

Regional split and local government spending efficiency in Indonesia Rambe, Roosemarina Anggraini Alisjahbana, Armida S Wibowo, Kodrat Muljarijadi, Bagdja government spending human development index DEA Regional Splitting GRDP per capita fiscal capacity The research objectives are to (1) measure the efficiency of local governments in every province in Indonesia and (2) analyse the impact of regional splitting, GRDP per capita, population density, and fiscal capacity on the efficiency of local governments. This study employed per capita personnel spending, per capita spending on goods and services, and per capita capital spending. The output used in the dataset is the human development index. The first objective (local government efficiency) is measured by Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), with VRS and an output-oriented model. DMUs are 34 provinces from 2013-to 2018. The second objective (the impact of regional splitting, GRDP per capita, population density, and fiscal capacity on efficiency) is measured by panel data regression with a random effect model. Results show that the always efficient provinces for 2013-2018 were Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Banten. The study revealed 29 inefficient provinces in 2013, and this number increased to 31 inefficient provinces in 2018. Another finding is that regional splitting, GRDP per capita, population density, and fiscal capacity significantly impact local governments' efficiency. As inefficient provinces need to improve their efficiency, this study recommends that local governments focus on these four independent variables to strengthen their efficiency. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2022-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/165 10.14254/jems.2022.7-2.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 7 No. 2 (2022); 6-18 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/165/104 Copyright (c) 2022 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/166 2023-11-29T10:18:16Z jems:ART driver

Evaluating managerial competence of small, medium and micro-entrepreneurs to ensure sustainable economic development in eThekwini municipal area Ogunsola, Sijuwade Adedayo Potwana, Nobubele Chikosha, Felix sustainable economic development municipal area entrepreneur South Africa This research investigates the influence of Small, Medium, and Micro Entrepreneurs (SMMEs) on sustainable economic development in the eThekwini Municipal Area of South Africa. It focuses on the capability of SMME managers and operators to efficiently and effectively utilise available resources, ensuring their enterprises make a meaningful contribution to sustainable economic growth. Data was gathered from a diverse set of SMMEs in the eThekwini Municipal Area using a simple random sampling method, with 229 entrepreneurs participating. Key findings reveal that entrepreneurs underscore the importance of knowledge, skills, value judgments, behavioural traits, and social networks in establishing and operating successful businesses. A notable challenge identified was their limited ability to identify viable business opportunities. Nevertheless, these entrepreneurs demonstrate a commitment to maintaining their local environments and providing employment opportunities to community members, and some contribute to community development initiatives. The primary recommendation emerging from this study is providing support and tools to assist potential entrepreneurs in effectively recognising and seizing business opportunities. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2023-11-29 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/166 10.14254/jems.2023.8-2.8 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023); 93-105 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/166/122 Copyright (c) 2023 Sijuwade Adedayo Ogunsola, Nobubele Potwana, Felix Chikosha https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/167 2022-12-31T17:17:39Z jems:ART driver

Sustainability reporting: A systematic review Agama, Emieseifa James Zubairu, Umaru Mustapha Sustainability reporting is measuring, disclosing, and being accountable to internal and external stakeholders for organizational performance toward sustainable development. Using the Systematic Quantitative Assessment Technique, this study reviewed 100 Sustainability Reporting (SR) articles published over the last decade. The intention is to provide insight into the various actions and progress made by the key participants and stakeholders regarding sustainable development and the quality and currency of sustainable reports from 2011 to 2020. Besides this primary objective, this review also sought to understand these SR articles' time distribution, geographic distribution, types, and data collection methods. A study of empirical evidence revealed that SR had attracted a lot more attention in recent years but what is not very clear is the level of commitment from the various stakeholders. The review also revealed the intertwining nature of the SR and sustainable development, which is further enhanced by adopting a robust accounting system. In this case, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is the most acceptable, not without criticism. It is argued that the system does not give room for local realities that are often important in providing solutions to problems. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2022-11-19 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/167 10.14254/jems.2022.7-2.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 7 No. 2 (2022); 32-46 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/167/106 Copyright (c) 2022 Economics, Management and Sustainability

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/168 2022-05-19T09:05:29Z jems:ART driver

Conceptual approach to valuation of climate change in EU countries through the prism of economic activities Stankevičienė, Jelena Borisova, Jelena climate change climate finance intensity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission Paris agreement multicriteria decision-making methods (MCDM) technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) Today, countries pursue not just to have higher or maintain economic growth, but society faces another challenge – to combat climate change: to have a slower increase in global temperature by decreasing the number of greenhouse gas emissions. Globalization processes have increased greenhouse gas emissions. The problem of climate change has become a widespread problem in all countries, as greenhouse gas emissions produced by any country have an overall impact on the earth's environment. Public administration and public policies face the problem of combating climate change, not constraining the economy too much. The purpose of the paper is to evaluate the extent to which EU countries are affected by climate change according to the economic and social factors of countries that can be seen as drivers of greenhouse gas emissions. The study relates intensity of greenhouse gas emission to the extent to which the country is possible to be exposed to climate change according to its data on industry, energy, waste, and agriculture of EU countries. The TOPSIS method is used to rank EU countries in extent of exposure to climate change. The conceptual approach to ranking climate change through the prism of countries' economic activities is developed. There are some research limitations – statistical data on industry, energy, waste, agriculture are limited in order to fulfil the tasks of the research. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2022-05-17 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/168 10.14254/jems.2022.7-1.1 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022); 6-16 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/168/97

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Government revenue and spending nexus in regional Indonesia: Causality approach Febriani, Ratu Eva Rambe, Roosemarina Anggraini fiscal synchronisation hypothesis tax revenue government spending granger panel causality This study aims to test the hypothesis that explains the relationship between tax revenue and government spending in six Indonesian regions. Furthermore, the units of analysis were districts and cities in each region from 2006 to 2017, and a Granger panel causality approach was used. The results showed five experienced bidirectional causalities between tax revenues and local government spending out of the six regions, namely Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and the Bali & Nusa Tenggara. Also, there was fiscal synchronisation in five regions, while the tax-spend hypothesis applies in the Papua & Maluku regions. Therefore, the local governments in these regions need to be careful in deciding actions related to increasing revenue. This can be achieved through the tax sector's optimisation and expenditure increment by encouraging public spending from the administration. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2022-05-17 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/169 10.14254/jems.2022.7-1.3 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022); 34-42 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/169/99

oai:ojs2.jems.sciview.net:article/170 2023-11-29T10:18:16Z jems:ART driver

Communication strategies for municipal success: Insights from KwaZulu–Natal, South Africa Sineke, Ntombizandile Victoria Potwana, Nobubele Chikosha, Felix communication communication strategies productivity South African inflation-indexed bonds Communication is the adhesive that binds people irrespective of their backgrounds. It is the skill of passing information from one person to another. However, effective communication deals with understating emotions and intentions behind the information. Therefore, managers in leadership positions need to understand the manner in which the best effort can be obtained from the workforce, following which communication systems management should be reviewed to ensure it is effective. The aim of the study is to establish whether communicating effectively with employees could improve employee performance in a municipality. In this regard, the study ascertained the extent to which the sharing of ideas creates openness among municipal employees, in addition to whether regular feedback contributes to improved municipal employee performance. Furthermore, the study also investigated whether open channels of communication mitigate misunderstandings and whether the recognition of employee opinions increases employee performance. To establish the stated objectives, the study used a mixed method research approach, employing both quantitative and qualitative methods. Data were collected from the uBuhlebezwe Municipality, where a sample size of 80 respondents was obtained by using a simple random sampling technique. For the qualitative research, 10 employees were gathered by means of convenience sampling, through a focus group at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality. The results from both methods showed that effective communication was the best tool to change employee performance in municipalities, acting as a catalyst. However, this is largely dependent on the effectiveness and availability of channels of communication. The main recommendations to municipal managers and heads of departments are that they should use effective communication as a strategic tool and appreciate all employee opinions, regardless of their positions in an organisation. Managers in a municipal setting should also involve employees in decision-making, most importantly during policy formulation. It is further important that municipal employees are provided with sufficient resources to be able to perform their day-to-day duties, as inadequate resources lead to poor performance and lack of communication. The provision of regular and honest feedback to employees with regard to their strengths and weakness could additionally improve employee performance and increase productivity. Conversely, lack of communication could lead to misunderstandings and incorrect interpretation of information messages by employees. Scientific Publishing House "SciView" and Centre of Sociological Research (Poland) 2023-11-29 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article text application/pdf https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/170 10.14254/jems.2023.8-2.6 Economics, Management and Sustainability; Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023); 69-80 2520-6303 eng https://jems.sciview.net/index.php/jems/article/view/170/120 Copyright (c) 2023 Ntombizandile Victoria Sineke, Nobubele Potwana, Felix Chikosha https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 74446a1d0736d00c0152fd781a25390d