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Miriti Justine Majau, Lucy Kirima, Mirriam Nzivo, Simon Thuranira, Nancy Budambula
Summary: This study conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on employee performance and the impact of appraiser-appraisees relationship on performance. The results showed that factors such as gender, marital status, and employment terms significantly affected employee performance. Additionally, the relationship between appraisers and appraisees had some impact on performance. Besides performance appraisal, other factors were found to influence employee performance.
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(2023)
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Anthony Yaw Nsiah, George Tweneboah
Summary: This paper examines the determinants of financial inclusion in Africa, including demand, supply, and infrastructure factors, using data from 2004 to 2020. The study reveals that per capita GNI, domestic credit to private sector, and institution quality are significant determinants of financial inclusion in Africa.
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(2023)
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Zora Arfina Sukabdi, Muhammad Adlin Sila, Chandra Yudistira Purnama, Fathul Lubabin Nuqul, Seta Ariawuri Wicaksana, Ali Abdullah Wibisono, Yanwar Arief
Summary: Islamophobia has its historical roots and may have been amplified by religiously motivated terrorism and the use of Islam by terrorist organizations. A study conducted in Indonesia, the largest Muslim population, aimed to investigate the occurrence of Islamophobia among Muslims. Using quantitative analysis, the study formulated the Islamophobia Scale (IMOS) and found that 92% of Indonesian Muslims do not show any sign of Islamophobia. However, 7.67% display prejudice, fear, and rejection towards certain Islamic symbols and Muslims associated with terrorists' appearance.
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(2023)
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A. Mbereko, M. J. Chimbari, P. Furu, S. Mukaratirwa
Summary: This study investigated the impact of institutional determinants on the control and prevention of malaria and bilharzia in Gwanda district, Zimbabwe. The Ministry of Health and Child Care of Zimbabwe and other relevant government departments were identified as the primary network, while non-governmental organizations formed the secondary network. However, the institutional structure was found to be ill-prepared to address vector-borne disease changes induced by climate change.
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(2023)
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I. Nyoman Murba Widana, I. Wayan Wirata
Summary: This study aims to analyze the institutional strategy of Hindus in maintaining religious harmony in rural areas, particularly in Keraning hamlet. The results suggest that the strategy includes strengthening religious foundations, empowering personnel in Hindu organizations, and collaborating with other religious groups. The implications highlight the importance of enhancing awareness among Hindus in maintaining harmony in a diverse society, and recommendations emphasize the need for intensive training to strengthen people's awareness.
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(2023)
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Zico Junius Fernando, Beni Kurnia Illahi, Yagie Sagita Putra, Ikhbal Gusri
Summary: Changes in mining, minerals, and coal regulations have faced criticism due to contradictory norms and the hindrance to anti-corruption efforts. This study focuses on addressing normative problems in the Minerba Law to combat corruption in the sector. It proposes designing a blueprint that adheres to anti-corruption principles and reshapes the existing norms.
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(2023)
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Asihing Kustanti, Yayuk Yuliati, Mangku Purnomo
Summary: This study examines the institutionalization of corruption in forest areas managed by the State Forest Company. The research reveals that corrupt practices are deliberate and have been passed down through generations, becoming an integral part of local communities' lives.
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(2023)
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Satriya Wibawa, Affabile Rifawan, Bayu Kharisma, Amaliya Amaliya
Summary: The Framework of Convention for Tobacco Control is an international regime and norm that regulates the global cigarette and tobacco industries. Indonesia has its own narrative and reasons for declining the ratification proposal of the FCTC. This study aims to describe Indonesia's interest and sovereignty as a third world country in relation to the FCTC as an international regime.
COGENT SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Kevin Okoth Ouko, Modock Oketch Odiwuor
Summary: This paper reviews the increasing food crisis in Africa due to climate change, COVID-19, and the Russia-Ukraine war and discusses their implications on Africa's food security stability. The study calls for the establishment of a strategic food reserve by the international community to respond to food crises triggered by armed conflicts or climate-induced disasters and pandemics.
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(2023)
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Eugene Emeka Dim
Summary: Protest behavior in Africa is hindered by socio-cultural bias and masculine political norms, which particularly affect women's political agency. The study finds that the gender gap in protest behavior is influenced by the political context, with fewer gaps in politically free countries and larger gaps in countries with military regimes.
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(2023)
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Kassahun T. Gessesse, Peteti Premanandam
Summary: This study examined the mediating effect of affective commitment on the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover intention among academic employees in higher education institutions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The findings showed that affective commitment fully mediated the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover intention. Therefore, research support and training and development initiatives are recommended for academic employees.
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(2023)
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Victoria A. Adeniyi, Jones A. Akangbe, Ayorinde E. Kolawole, Matthew D. Ayeni, David O. Olorunfemi
Summary: This study compared the impact of conventional and improved cassava processing technologies on the livelihood of women processors in north central Nigeria. Data was collected from 410 respondents using a quantitative method and a well-structured interview schedule. The results showed that the use of improved technology significantly enhanced women's livelihood and contribution to family welfare.
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(2023)
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Ergo Beyene, Acamyeleh Gashu Adam, Amare Sewnet Minale
Summary: One of the challenges of the 21st century is managing rapidly urbanizing cities. Good urban governance can lead to sustainable urban development, while poor governance can result in poverty and conflict. This study investigates the implementation of urban governance principles in Gondar city using the Urban Governance Index as a framework.
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(2023)
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Khaled Al-Kassimi
Summary: International military organizations, such as NATO, redefine their identity based on the objectives they aim to achieve, prioritizing Anglo-American interests while neglecting Russian and Franco-German socio-economic security. Through an ontological security perspective, this article argues that NATO constructs imagined threats to maintain its self-security, emphasizing the importance of a threatening Other-identity. Rather than focusing on the existence of NATO, this article examines the process of seeking ontological security and the underlying assumptions that enable this process. It highlights the role of narratives and fabrications in prolonging the war in Ukraine and emphasizes the significance of diplomacy in addressing ontological insecurity in global politics.
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(2023)
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Sahar Daghagh Yazd, Melinda Oroszlanyova, Niluefer Pekin Alakoc
Summary: This study investigates the impact of gender inequality on children's health within the sustainable development goals framework. The findings show a significant association between the Gender Inequality Index (GII) and children's health, with over 33% of the variation in immunization rate explained by gender inequality. Moreover, variables such as anaemia prevalence, crude birth rate, and neonatal mortality rate also exhibit a strong correlation with gender inequality. Additionally, the study explores the influence of per capita GDP on GII, finding that around 76% of the variation in GII can be explained by a country's GDP per capita.
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(2023)
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Nurus Shalihin, Darmaiza, Muhammad Sholihin, Muhammad Yusuf
Summary: Individual attitudes and behavior are influenced by religiosity and spiritual well-being. Religiosity comprises belief, emotional involvement, and guidance, while spiritual well-being impacts behavior and attitudes through promoting transcendence and a harmonious relationship with the environment. This study investigates how religiosity and spiritual well-being influence millennials' relationship to fashion. Using data from an online survey completed by 287 participants, the researchers conducted structural equation modeling analysis. The results indicate that religious relatedness and guidance have the most significant influence on fashion self-congruence, specifically IIFSC. Furthermore, spiritual well-being acts as a mediator between dimensions of religiosity (such as busyness, faith, and emotional involvement) and fashion self-congruity measures like AFSC and IIFSC. This study provides valuable insights for fashion industry managers on how religiosity and spiritual well-being impact millennials' fashion purchase decisions, enabling them to enhance their marketing strategies to better cater to the needs of this generation.
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(2023)
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Mohammed Mamun Rashid, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Azlinda Azman
Summary: This study examines the working conditions and well-being of fishing labours in a village in southeastern Bangladesh, highlighting the challenges faced by small-scale fishing communities in South Asia. The findings reveal that young individuals are forced into working on large boats, experiencing a work environment akin to ancient slavery. The lack of attention and support from government, NGOs, and other actors, as well as the non-implementation of relevant international guidelines, contribute to the precarious situation of fishing labours. Urgent action is required to prioritize the needs of fishing labours, including the proper execution of labor laws and the establishment of legal protections.
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(2023)
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Andrea Giampiccoli, Erasmus Mzobanzi Mnguni, Anna Dluzewska, Oliver Mtapuri
Summary: Food tourism involves various activities and attractions related to food. The potato can also be linked to tourism, as demonstrated by specific tours organized in Australia and Peru, as well as culinary events in Slovenia. This paper suggests conducting research on specific foods or their ingredients to further understand their role in tourism, as previous studies have only focused on a few specific foods. The paper explores the role of potatoes in tourism through a literature review and analysis of various sources.
COGENT SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Suwitho Suwitho, Ikhsan Budi Riharjo, Danang Ary Dewangga
Summary: The aim of this research is to provide knowledge about the relationship between Ponzi schemes and multi-level marketing. The findings contribute important information for people in Indonesia regarding this relationship. The research used quantitative methods and collected data through questionnaires and literature studies on fraud victims in Surabaya, Indonesia. The results showed that Ponzi schemes are related to multi-level marketing and caution is advised for business actors in Indonesia due to the severe penalties for harming consumers.
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(2023)
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Hoai Giang Dang, Ky Nam Nguyen
Summary: Most studies on ethnic heritage in Vietnam have focused on remote and mountainous areas, neglecting the conservation efforts of indigenous people in urban areas. This article examines the complex challenges faced by an Ede community in Buon Ma Thuot city, the Central Highlands of Vietnam, using a long-term ethnographic approach and two conceptual frameworks. Unlike previous studies, which primarily considered external influences, this research highlights both internal and external factors that affect the community's cultural heritage. It argues that local crony capitalism, top-down cultural approaches by the state, and community conflicts pose significant threats to the preservation of cultural heritage.
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(2023)
