International Journal of Professional Business Review
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<p align="justify"><strong>International Journal of Professional Business Review (e-ISSN: 2525-3654, DOI: 10.26668)</strong>, aims to publish original research in order to contribute to the promotion and dissemination of key issues in professional business and related areas. The JPB Review is published by <a href="https://unilogos.edu.eu/"><strong>Logos University International</strong></a>, Florida, United States of America. The <strong>JPB Review</strong>'s content aspires to be relevant and interesting to a wide readership, which adds to the understanding and discussion of professional business from all areas of knowledge and academia worldwide. To be published in the <strong>JPB Review</strong>, authors must adhere to high standards of research and contribute to theory and/or practice in related areas, regardless of whether the level of analysis is the organization, region or country.</p> <p align="justify">The <strong>JPB Review</strong> challenges potential authors to produce high quality distinguished research, well grounded in theory and with high methodological rigor. The demonstration of an effective conceptual contribution will be considered in the journal's editorial process.</p> <p align="justify">To submit your paper (<strong>English, Portuguese and Spanish language</strong>), please visit the online submission page (login and download template). All articles are subject to a double-blind review process. <strong>JPB Review Journal</strong> require a Contributer ID (see <strong><a href="http://www.redalyc.org/acercadeautores.oa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ORCID and Redalyc ID</a></strong>) for all authors. ORCID is a persistent unique identifier for researchers and functions similarly to an article’s Digital Object Identifier (DOI). ORCIDs enable accurate attribution and improved discoverability of an author’s published work. The author will need a registered ORCID in order to submit a manuscript or review a proof in this journal.</p> <p align="justify">This journal <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>is indexing and abstracting in: <a href="https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21101045037#tabs=0">SCOPUS</a></strong> </span>(discontinued and in the process of new indexing in Scopus), <a href="https://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=21101045037&tip=sid&clean=0"><strong>SCIMAGOJr Q4</strong></a>, REDALYC (MEXICO), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Latindex, Ebsco Host Publishing, Cengage Gale Learning, PKP Index, Google Scholar and OpenAire (See Indexing & Abstracting page).</p> <p align="justify">In the drive to succeed in its mission, in addition to the traditional editorial, the journal offers:</p> <p>• Editorial Comments</p> <p>• Articles</p> <p>• Perspectives</p>en-US<p>Authors who publish in this journal agree to the following terms: the author(s) authorize(s) the publication of the text in the journal;</p><p>The author(s) ensure(s) that the contribution is original and unpublished and that it is not in the process of evaluation by another journal;</p><p>The journal is not responsible for the views, ideas and concepts presented in articles, and these are the sole responsibility of the author(s);</p><p>The publishers reserve the right to make textual adjustments and adapt texts to meet with publication standards.</p><p>Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right to first publication, with the work simultaneously licensed under the Creative Commons Atribuição NãoComercial 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which allows the work to be shared with recognized authorship and initial publication in this journal.</p><p>Authors are allowed to assume additional contracts separately, for non-exclusive distribution of the version of the work published in this journal (e.g. publish in institutional repository or as a book chapter), with recognition of authorship and initial publication in this journal.</p><p>Authors are allowed and are encouraged to publish and distribute their work online (e.g. in institutional repositories or on a personal web page) at any point before or during the editorial process, as this can generate positive effects, as well as increase the impact and citations of the published work (see the effect of Free Access) at <a href="http://opcit.eprints.org/oacitation-biblio.html">http://opcit.eprints.org/oacitation-biblio.html</a></p>[email protected] (Editorial Team)[email protected] (Publisher: Open Access Publications LLC (United States of America))Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000OJS 3.3.0.13http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss60IMPACTO DE LA APLICACIÓN DEL ENFOQUE BASADO EN COMPETENCIAS EN EL RENDIMIENTO ACADÉMICO DE LOS ALUMNOS DE UNA UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL CHILENA
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<p><strong>Objetivo:</strong> El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar los efectos de la aplicación del enfoque basado en competencias en el rendimiento universitario, a través tres indicadores, las tasas de retención, titulación y aprobación; realizando un estudio comparativo histórico.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Marco Teórico:</strong> El enfoque basado en competencias se describe a partir de la Declaración de Bolonia, que plantea un diseño de planes de estudios que permiten modernizar el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, en forma continuo y capaz de responder a un nuevo paradigma educativo basado en el aprendizaje centrado en el estudiante.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Metodología:</strong> Se utilizó un análisis descriptivo, el estudio comprendió una comparación entre las cohortes 2009-2013 y 2014-2018. Además, se calcularon las tendencias lineales y se realizó un análisis de correlación.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resultado:</strong> Los resultados evidencian que la tasa de aprobación ha mejorado con la aplicación de los nuevos planes de estudios, pero, no ocurre lo mismo con las tasas de retención y titulación, que están condicionadas, principalmente, por factores distintos al diseño curricular.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Investigación, Implicaciones Prácticas y Sociales:</strong> Este estudio deja de manifiesto que el rendimiento académico no solo está afectado por el enfoque pedagógico aplicado, también inciden otros factores, como la situación socioeconómica de los alumnos, dualidad trabajo y estudio, las normativas de titulación y la integración social, entre otros.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originalidad/Valor:</strong> Este estudio permite visualizar, en forma exploratoria, que la calidad de la docencia no solo se mide en función de los rendimientos académicos y que los diseños curriculares son un medio y no un fin en la formación professional.</p>Ricardo Méndez Romero, María Cristina Donetch Ulloa, Claudio Garrido Suazo, Hernán Rocha Pavés, José Fernández Palma
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4452Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000IMPACT OF DIGITAL FINANCE ON STOCK MARKET PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA (2012M1-2021M12)
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> The stock market has long played a significant role in fostering economic growth in developing countries by providing equity funds for capital formation. Technological advancements, particularly in digital technology, have significantly influenced financial services, becoming a crucial aspect of financial affairs. Notably, digital payment services have gained prominence in Nigeria, offering potential improvements to the Nigerian stock market. Despite this, there appears to be a perceived gap between digital finance transactions and the performance of the Nigerian stock market. Therefore, this study centred on the impact of digital finance on stock market performance in Nigeria. The study specifically aimed to assess the influence of Automated Teller Machine (ATM), Point of Sales (POS), mobile payment (mobilepay), and web-based payment (webpay) digital finance transactions on stock market capitalization ratio in Nigeria.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> This study, conducted for the period from January 2012 to December 2021, utilized Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares regression to investigate the impact of digital finance on stock market performance in Nigeria. Monthly secondary data were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria's Statistical Bulletin, Statistics and Monthly Economic Reports.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Findings and Conclusion:</strong> Empirical findings revealed that ATM, POS, mobile-based, and web-based digital finance transactions had a positive and significant impact on the stock market capitalization ratio in Nigeria. Consequently, the study concluded that digital finance contributes to enhancing stock market performance in the country </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> To promote further growth in the stock market, the study recommends expanding the deployment and usage of digital finance channels such as ATM, POS, mobile-based, and web-based channels, encouraging their utilization for stock market transactions by participants.</p>Gbenga Festus Babarinde, Chinyere Catherine Onyejiaku, Ayodeji Michael Obadire, Awah Pridy Ambam, Josaphat Uchechukwu Joe Onwumere
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4340Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND SECURED WORKING ENVIRONMENT ON JOB SATISFACTION IN THE LEBANESE SMALL BUSINESS CONTEXT: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF TRUST
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> This study aimed to investigate the impact of social working environment and secured working environment on job satisfaction in Lebanese SMEs, with a particular focus on the mediating effect of job satisfaction</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Theoretical Framework:</strong> A secure working environment is an essential aspect of the workplace that contributes to employee job satisfaction. A secure working environment is free from threats and hazards, and employees feel safe and secure while working. A secure working environment is vital in enhancing job satisfaction among employees.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approach:</strong> The study utilized a sample of 350 respondents working in SMEs in Lebanon and employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test the hypothesized relationships between the variables</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> The findings of this study revealed that both social working environment and secured working environment had a significant positive impact on job satisfaction. Specifically, a supportive and friendly social working environment and a secured working environment were found to be associated with higher levels of job satisfaction among employees. Furthermore, the study also found that job satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between social working environment and job satisfaction, as well as the relationship between secured working environment and job satisfaction.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Research, Practical & Social Implications:</strong> This suggests that job satisfaction plays a crucial role in explaining the relationship between these variables. These findings have important implications for SMEs in Lebanon and other contexts. For example, employers should prioritize creating a social working environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and positive relationships among employees, as well as a secured working environment that prioritizes safety and security. These factors can significantly contribute to employee job satisfaction and overall well-being.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> This research is original and unique and it contributes to the field of Lebanon.</p>Lama Dia
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4170Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EMPLOYEES' PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM: KUWAIT CASE STUDY
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> Performance appraisal systems have become a crucial tool for organizations in evaluating and maximizing the effectiveness of their employees. It is the main goal of this study to find out how well the employees' performance appraisal system for employees works in Kuwait, paying special attention to how employees and managers feel about it in both private and public sectors.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Theoretical Framework:</strong> Performance appraisal systems play a critical role in enhancing organizational performance, employee development, and overall job satisfaction. However, the effectiveness of such systems can vary based on organizational cultures, contextual factors, and the alignment of appraisal practices with local norms. A literature review was a vital step, it established a foundation for this study and guides its design, implementation, and interpretation.</p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approach: </strong>The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather insights from a diverse sample of employees and managers across various institutions in Kuwait in both of its sectors. The research design allows for the collection of both quantitative data, offering statistical trends and patterns, and qualitative data, providing nuanced perspectives and in-depth understanding.</p> <p><strong>Findings: </strong>Findings reveals a moderate level of agreement, satisfaction, or endorsement of the performance appraisal system in their organizations. Results also demonstrate significant differences between respondents from government and private sectors, in favor of private.</p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> This research also shed lights on the strengths and areas requiring improvement in such systems which is valuable insights for organizations looking to improve their performance management processes, leading to improved employee performance, engagement, and decision-making.</p>Shaikhah Alainati, Hala AlKhatib, Modi AlAjmi, Manal Al-Duaij
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4453Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA'S FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE: AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF COMMUNICATION AS METRIC FOR JOB SATISFACTION
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> The study examined the effect of employee job satisfaction on employee productivity, assessing the impact of communication as an indicator of job satisfaction in the Nigerian federal civil service. A part of efforts to achieve the eight Sustainable Development Goal of Decent Work and Economic Growth by 2030.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Theoretical Framework:</strong> Low performance and high turnover rates can result from job dissatisfaction which has been peculiar case in the public and private sector, attempt to deal with it has not been yielding positive result in the civil service in Nigeria (Rinny et al., 2020; Sadiq et al. 2020). Therefore, there is need to empirically investigate the impact of communication on employee productivity in Nigerian federal civil service which lacks sufficient research.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Methodology:</strong> The study used a survey research design and purposive non-probability sampling where the data are collected through the distribution of 2,836 questionnaires to the staff of 10 Nigerian federal civil services. In order to gather data for the study, Demographic data were analyzed using basic descriptive statistical methods like mean, percentages, and standard deviations, while inferential statistics were analyzed using econometric methods like multiple and logistic regression, as well as Karl Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Coefficients.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> Finding of the study showed that employee productivity is strongly and favorably affected by (communication) as proxy for job satisfaction. Nonetheless, in the Nigerian Federal Civil Service, the interaction of work environment moderating between communication had no impact on employee productivity.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Research, Practical & Social Implication:</strong> The study recommends that organizations should establish transparent and accessible communication channels that involves implementing regular feedback mechanisms to ensure that employees feel heard and valued</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> It is quite unusual with previous study using communication as proxy for job satisfaction as an independent variable, Also, none of the previous used work environment as mediating variable in the interplay between communication and employee productivity in civil service in Federal Capital Territory Abuja Nigeria.</p>Musa Mohammed Rabiu, Bakare Akeem Adewale, Abubakar Hauwa Lamino, Akinbode James Olalekan, Oyelude Opeyemi Oluseun
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4328Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000INTERNET-BASED HOTEL MARKETING STRATEGY IN INDONESIA: EMPIRICAL STUDY WITH VECTOR AUTOREGRESSION MODEL
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> The purpose of this study is to determine how the Indonesian hotel sector may use the internet as a productive and successful marketing tool.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Theoretical Framework: </strong>The opportunities offered by the internet include ease of accessing and disseminating information about hotel products and services, the ability to reach a wider and more diverse market, and the opportunity to improve the quality and efficiency of services (Kapoor & Kapoor, 2021). However, the internet also poses challenges, such as increasingly fierce competition, changes in consumer preferences and behavior, and threats to data security and privacy (Bandara, Fernando, & Akter, 2020).</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approach:</strong> This research uses secondary data from the World Bank and UNWTO regarding Internet users, Number of hotel rooms, Total guests, and Tourism arrivals from 2000 to 2022. This research applies a vector autoregression (VAR) model with two lags to test the relationship between five time variables. series, namely Total Guests, Tourism Arrivals, Room Rate, Number Of Rooms, and Internet Users. The VAR model was chosen because it has the lowest information criteria values, namely AIC, SC, and HQ, which shows a high fit to the data.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> Number of Rooms is the variable that has the most influence on other variables, which indicate the capacity and quality of hotel accommodation. Therefore, hotels are advised to increase the Number Of Rooms in order to attract more tourists and increase revenue. Apart from that, Total Guests, Tourism Arrivals, and Room Rate also have a significant effect on several other variables, which reflect the dynamics of market demand and supply, as well as hotel competitiveness. Therefore, hotels are advised to maintain and improve these variables with appropriate marketing strategies, such as promotions, distribution channels and social networks. Meanwhile, Internet User is the weakest variable in the VAR model, which has a negative relationship with Total Guests, Tourism Arrivals, and Room Rate, which reflects the influence of information technology on consumer behavior.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Research, Practical & Social Implications:</strong> This research makes a practical contribution by providing solutions for the hotel industry in Indonesia to increase performance and income by utilizing the internet as an effective and efficient marketing medium.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> This research provides a theoretical contribution by examining the influence of the internet as an effective and efficient marketing medium for the hotel industry in Indonesia, which is a topic that has rarely been researched before.</p>Bambang Supriadi, Endri Mustofa, Tineke Wolok
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4309Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT IN DENTISTRY
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> Examine the social and economic functions of companies and their actions, mainly regarding the protection and use of natural resources, minerals and the disposal of contaminated materials.</p> <p><strong>Theoretical Framework:</strong> The government created regulations that thoroughly describe the management, classification and importance of implementing a Health Service Waste Management Plan in all health institutions.</p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approach:</strong> It is an exploratory case study, which compared the disposal of Health Service Waste in two dental clinics.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> The clinics' Health Service Waste Management Plan aims to minimize the production of waste, treat it and send it safely to its final destination, which prevents and controls occupational, public health and environmental risks environment.</p> <p><strong>Research, Practical & Social Implications:</strong> We suggest that knowledge of the standards and monitoring of their compliance, together with the education and training of professionals who deal directly or indirectly with Health Service Waste, to create awareness and change habits.</p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> Taking measures based on saving resources, preserving the environment, ethics and responsibility can guarantee a healthier future for future generations, where dental professionals learn about the correct management of waste and their participation in maintenance the environmental integrity of the planet.</p>Monique Lustosa Pinto, Adriana Lustosa Pinto, Lara Jansiski Motta
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4454Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000THE IMPACT OF WORK PRESSURES ON JOB PERFORMANCE WITHIN THE MODIFIED ROLE OF INNOVATIVE E CAPABILITIES: APPLIED STUDY IN IRAQI UNIVERSITIES
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<p><strong>Purpose</strong>: The current study aimed to measure the impact of work pressure on the level of job performance in Iraqi universities within the framework of the enhancing role of innovative capabilities.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approach</strong>: Relying on a random sample of (294) respondents from senior, middle and supervisory management employees from four Iraqi universities, 23.9% of the total study population.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Findings</strong>: The study found a low level of work stress in Iraqi universities & In return there is a high level of innovative capacity of those working in these universities, And a further increase in their level of job performance. In addition to the direct negative impact of work pressure on the level of job performance. This is in return for a direct positive effect of innovative ability on the level of job performance of employees in Iraqi universities. On the other hand, the coefficient of the interactive variable (innovative capacity × work pressure) was not statistically significant.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Research, Practical & Social Implications</strong>: Simply controlling innovative capabilities has reduced the negative impact of work pressures from large to small. While innovative capabilities will have a significant positive impact on job performance. This means that the mere availability of innovative capabilities among workers will allow them to exploit them to avoid work pressures and reduce their negative impact on them.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/Value</strong>: This confirms the great practical importance of innovative capabilities in neutralizing the negative effects of work pressures on the job performance of employees in Iraqi universities. This gives a strong support for developing the theory and building policies to control work pressures by working to increase the innovative capabilities of workers.</p>Maha Farooq Ezzat Al-Rubaye, Ahmed Turki
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4308Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO DESIGN-LED INNOVATION FOR ECO-FRIENDLY CUSTOMER-CENTRIC CLOTHING ENTREPRENEURS
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> This article demonstrates how collaboration in a PAR and R&D research project can be facilitated by a design-led innovation process that juxtaposes design and scientific approaches.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Theoretical Framework:</strong> The work was theoretically grounded in an interdisciplinary methodology and customer-centric approaches. Researchers adopted a "principles-driven" strategy as a primary guiding principle.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Design/Method/Approach:</strong> This study utilized participatory action research (PAR) as a research methodology, emphasizing the importance of collaborations between stakeholders and the research team. The study methodology encompassed on-site visits, SWOT analysis, focus groups, and questionnaire surveys. The data obtained from all of the previously described instruments was subjected to qualitative analysis using triangulation.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> The study demonstrated that this approach significantly enhanced the innovation of new products and the establishment of brands by local businesses. The remaining fabric key rings of the stakeholders had an impact on the most recent clothing collection. The development of new products involved the integration of identity, traditional knowledge, and creativity with modern technology, utilizing local resources from the community for innovative transformation and business product development. By adhering to experts' recommendations, stakeholders can enhance the value of their products by demonstrating a preference for environmentally conscious, culturally significant, and artistically innovative products to the target market. The introduction of the new clothing product range received positive feedback from business owners and entrepreneurs, with an average rating of 4.71. Additionally, the annual sales value increased by 36.3%. PAR R&D facilitated the improvement of stakeholders.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Research, Practical, and Social Implications:</strong> Creating eco-friendly apparel from fabric scraps will contribute to sustainability. Obtaining this level of sustainability requires collaboration across disciplines and design-driven innovation. In addition, this study demonstrates how a dynamic interdisciplinary innovation strategy can be effective for generating new product concepts, obtaining consumer feedback, and fostering collaboration and learning across disciplines. Lastly, this study provides other researchers and the local industry with actionable opportunity areas and design imperatives for their sustainability-based product innovation activities.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> This study is the first to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations in a specific rural area to assist local community entrepreneurs lacking resources for research and development in improving their performance and outcomes, with a focus on creating product concepts that reflect the local cultural identity and incorporate innovative design principles.</p>Vuthipong Roadkasamsri, Apiched Teekalee, Uthai Asana, Preecha Noulnim, Arnon Sungvondee, Yingfeng Li
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4476Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MODEL THROUGH JOB SATISFACTION IN HEALTH OFFICE IN NORTH SUMATRA
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> The aim of this study is to examine for This research was conducted to analyze and explain Employee Performance Model Through Job Satisfaction: Distributive Justice, Procedural Justice, Interactional Justice, Organizational Culture And Work Discipline in Padang Sidempuan City Health Office in North Sumatra</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Theoretical Framework: </strong>The collecting data using a questionnaire of as many as 285 respondents in health office.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approach:</strong> The research method used in this study is descriptive analysis and SEM (structural equation modeling) analysis with the help of</p> <p>the SmartPLS program</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> The Results showed that there was an important positive direct effect of Interactional Justice on job satisfaction, Distributive Justice on job satisfaction, Procedural Justice on job satisfaction, Interactional Justice on Job Satisfaction, Organizational Culture on job satisfaction, Work Discipline on job satisfaction and job satisfaction on employee performanceon</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Research, Practical & Social Implications: </strong>The study in this research is a positive and important indirect effect of Distributive Justice on Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction, Procedural Justice on Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction, Interactional Justice on Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction, Organizational Culture on Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction, Work Discipline on Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> The value of the study is most important positive direct effect of Interactional Justice on job satisfaction, important positive direct effect of Interactional Justice on Employee Performance and important positive indirect effect of Interactional Justice on Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction.</p>Letnan Dalimunthe, Nandan Limakrisna, Lusiana
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/2871Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000JOINT VENTURE, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND THE PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
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<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The objective of this study is to examine joint venture, technology transfer on the performance of Nigeria's oil and gas sector between 1981-2021.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Theoretical Framework: </strong>It is indisputable that the Nigerian oil and gas sector is not at peak performance when compared to what is obtainable from its peers in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) (Iheukwumere, 2021; OPEC, ASB 2020). One of the factors responsible for the abysmal performance is ineffective and incoherent technology transfer management through joint venture arrangements (Odusina, 2022). Therefore, there is a need to empirically investigate the impact of joint venture arrangements on Nigeria's oil and gas sector production which lacks sufficient research.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Methodology: </strong>The ex-post facto design was used where data were collected through secondary sources on the aggregate output of the joint venture companies and the total yearly output of the upstream sector of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry represented the performance of the Nigerian oil and gas sector in the period 1980 to 2021. The collected data were analyzed using the Quantile Autoregressive Distributed Lag (QARDL) approach to test for short and long-run impacts.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Findings: </strong>The study revealed that there is a significant impact of joint venture arrangements on oil and gas production in both the short run and long run.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Research, Practical & Social Implication: </strong>The study therefore recommends that policymakers and industry stakeholders should carefully evaluate the terms and conditions of joint ventures to ensure their alignment with the goals of maximizing oil and gas production.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Originality/Value: </strong>The use of joint venture as a proxy for technology transfer in the production of oil and gas in Nigeria and use of secondary data between 1980-2021 for joint ventures is an eye-opener for further exploration of the study areas in oil and gas production management, particularly in the area of technology transfer, which lacks sufficient research.</p>Nwoko Marshall Olakada, Akeem Adewale Bakare, Muritala Adewale Taiwo, Abass Umar Ibrahim, Hauwa Lamino Abubakar
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4252Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000EXPLORING EFFECTIVE METHODS TO BOOST VIRTUAL WORKERS' MORALE FOR IMPROVED PROJECT PERFORMANCE
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<p><strong>Background:</strong> The continuous advancement of information technology has transformed how businesses and organizations carry out their day-to-day activities. Many people are choosing to work remotely because they are handling a significant number of human interactions through various virtual communication platforms. Remote work facilitates business growth and improves customer service, yet it presents its challenges, necessitating an investigation into virtual team morale to guarantee project success.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Method:</strong> This study employed content analysis of readily available secondary data to examine the investigated phenomenon.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The study determined that the key elements for enhancing project success in virtual teams are technology adoption, an environment free from distractions, effective leadership, trust, communication, a well-defined task, active team engagement, and motivation. The study also found that morale strongly influences engagement and productivity in virtual teams. Therefore, when morale is high, virtual teams achieve their optimal performance.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The research concluded that selecting the suitable technology for communication, assigning virtual team members with distinct roles and responsibilities, fostering a culture of accountability and trust within virtual teams, promoting efficient team collaboration, and motivating virtual team members are the most impactful tactics for enhancing employee engagement and performance in virtual teams.</p>Florence Ibeh, David Oyekunle, David Boohene
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4335Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000INTERACTIVE EFFECT OF MIGRANT REMITTANCES AND FINANCIAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT ON GROWTH IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> The aim of this study is to examine the interactive effect of migrant remittances and financial market development on growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approach:</strong> The study uses the dynamic heterogeneous panel data approach-the pool mean group (PMG) technique in analyzing data obtained from twenty-seven countries covering the period 2000- 2020.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> The study findings reveal that the interactive effect of migrant remittances and financial market development on growth in the region is positive and significant, implying a complementarity relationship.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality:</strong> The value of the study is represented by the measurement of key variables like financial market development (i.e. equity market development and banking sector development). Also, investigating whether the interactive effect of migrant remittances and financial market development on growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is complementarity or substitutes is of importance to guide policymakers in the region.</p>Olapeju Akorede Ikpesu
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4346Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000CRYPTOCURRENCIES: THEIR REGULATORY CHALLENGES AND IMPACTS ON CENTRALIZED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
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<p><strong>Objetivo:</strong> O objetivo deste estudo foi i analisar a revolução das criptomoedas e seus impactos na economia global e nas instituições financeiras, considerando a falta de regulamentação e as oportunidades para bancos tradicionais, fintechs e bancos digitais.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Referencial Teórico: </strong>A literatura recente sobre criptomoedas destaca a lacuna regulatória como um dos principais desafios para o desenvolvimento e a integração dessa tecnologia no sistema financeiro global. Diversos autores convergem na análise de que, embora existam iniciativas regulatórias em diferentes países, ainda não há um marco regulatório global sólido e harmonizado para as criptomoedas. Ressaltam ainda que atualmente existem muitos desafios para as instituições financeiras tradicionais agirem como intermediadoras de transações em criptomoedas. Contudo, o mercado em questão oferece diversas oportunidades para que bancos tradicionais, fintechs e bancos digitais diversifiquem seus produtos e serviços.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Desenho/Metodologia/Abordagem:</strong> Análise da literatura sobre criptomoedas, economia digital e o papel das instituições financeiras. Discussão das implicações da falta de regulamentação para a economia global e exploração das oportunidades para bancos tradicionais, fintechs e bancos digitais no mercado de criptoativos.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resultados:</strong> As criptomoedas podem ter um impacto significativo na economia global, especialmente nas instituições financeiras. Destaca-se que a falta de regulamentação cria riscos para a estabilidade financeira e a proteção do consumidor. Para que uma regulamentação seja efetiva é necessário que não apenas um país crie regras e regulações, mas diversos, conforme recomendação do BIS. A tecnologia Blockchain, principal responsável pelo registro das transações, garante a segurança com seu sistema imutável e descentralizado, porém o anonimato quase que total abre brechas para atividades ilícitas.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Pesquisa, Implicações Práticas e Sociais:</strong> Sugere-se uma agenda de pesquisa futura para explorar os impactos das criptomoedas em diferentes setores da economia. Ademais, destaca-se a importância da regulamentação para proteger os consumidores e promover a estabilidade financeira.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originalidade/Valor:</strong> Este estudo fornece uma análise abrangente das implicações das criptomoedas para a economia global e as instituições financeiras. A presente pesquisa apresenta a evolução da regulamentação das Criptomoedas em regiões como Brasil, Hong Kong, China, El Salvador, França e Alemanha. O estudo destaca a necessidade de regulamentação e as oportunidades para os bancos no mercado de criptoativos.</p>Matheus Xavier Caetano, Daiane Santos, Christiano Arrigoni
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4336Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000PUBLIC POLICIES TO REDUCE SWITCHING COSTS LINKED TO MANDATORY ACCESS TO CERTAIN ELEMENTS OF THE POSTAL NETWORK IN THE EU AND THE EFFECTS OF THE RETENTION COSTS
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> Our objective is to examine the switching costs that exist in the European postal service, where an ambitious process of opening up to competition has been carried out since 1997, as well as the different types of retention costs.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Theoretical Framework:</strong> The theoretical framework is determined by the sectoral regulatory framework regarding the liberalization of services of general economic interest in the EU, the experience of postal operators in recent decades and the changes experienced in the demand for postal services in the current context of profound technological change in the field of communication.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approach</strong>: This research work is carried out through a systematic review of the relevant specialized literature, the study of the policy decisions adopted in the EU, the changes in the strategies of postal operators and the rigorous analysis of the evolution of the demand of the postal services in a context of rapid and profound change.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Finding:</strong> Inadequate regulation of the access to some elements of postal infrastructure or services within the scope of the universal postal service, such as the postcode system, address database, post office boxes, delivery boxes, re-direction and retour to sender service, can generate switching costs and thus limiting competition, with negative effects on the consumer surplus and social welfare. Standardization and access to these elements may be regulated separately</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Research, Practical & Social Implications</strong>: This article proposes solutions to the technical functions of coordination between operators. Our proposals are in line with sectoral directives aimed at strengthening competition in the long term in the postal market.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> A correct classification of the change costs applied to the liberalized postal service is made. Likewise, a classification of retention costs. We must underline the progress that our proposals represent to reduce the costs of switching to elements of the postal network whose access is mandatory.</p>Carlos Pateiro-Rodríguez, Antonio Javier Prado-Domínguez, Carlos Pateiro-López, Federico Martín-Bermúdez
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4394Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PAPER
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> This paper aims to shed light on the evolution of strategic management over time, including definitions, supporting theories, tools, importance, and application in various business settings, and highlight the challenges and future trends of strategic management.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Theoretical Framework:</strong> In the available studies, various researchers examine SM utilization. Others have established tools and techniques, while others have contributed to their definition and classification, or investigated which SMs are in use. However, academics and practitioners seldom debate strategic management literature in depth. Gunn and Williams (2007) noted that there is a dearth of papers concerning strategic management. More must be realized about Strategic management.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approach:</strong> This paper employs a systematic review design, also known as an overview, which is a comprehensive synthesis of primary research studies. These approaches are utilized to identify, compile, critically, and synthesize all pertinent issues about the subject (Cipriani & Geddes, 2003).</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> Companies that aim to achieve success and remain competitive over the long term must utilize strategic management, which provides organizations with a framework for making decisions, maintaining consistency and cohesion, boosting productivity and flexibility, and promoting teamwork. Therefore, strategists should have a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of strategic management, including the concepts, theories, and tools that could help achieve strategic goals.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Research, Practical & Social Implications:</strong> This paper contributes to additional evidence for those interested in strategic management scholars or managers to pay more attention to the tools and theories, that could be improving their organizations. In addition, this study complements the systematic literature review documents related to the content of SM. Moreover, Future research could be extended or discriminate between various types of tools and theories that could apply to strategic management. It could also investigate additional on the changing that facing strategic management.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/Value: </strong>This study contributes to filling the gap in the dearth of studies in the strategic management field. The study also provides insights into the definitions, supporting theories, tools, importance, and application in various business settings, and highlights the challenges and future trends of strategic management.</p>Ibrahim Bader Alharbi
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4373Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000CROSS BORDER COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH SELLING PRICE LITERACY: EVIDENCE FROM INDONESIA–TIMOR LESTE CROSS BORDERS
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> This study aims to carry out an empowerment cross.border community to increase the understanding and ability of border economic actors to determine appropriate and competitive selling prices based on the costs incurred.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Theoretical Framework:</strong> The empowerment, training, and financial literacy theory are adapted in this article to explain cross-border residents' economic transactions.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approaches:</strong> The method used in this study is a combination of qualitative and quantitative, which compiles and analyzes dan combines both qualitative and quantitative information.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Finding:</strong> The results of the activity show that participants' understanding and skills increased after carrying out this activity, in which they appropriately determined the selling price by first calculating the production costs.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Research Practical & Social Implication:</strong> In this study, the cross-border community realizes the benefits of financial knowledge to enhance business development and sustainability for their well-being.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> The findings of the research can potentially contribute to the development of business environments and policies to facilitate and enhance cross-border trade potential.</p>Manuel Brito, João Câncio Freitas, Afonso Aleixo, Yolinda Yanti Sonbay, Antonius Yohanes Wiliam Timuneno, Beatrix Yunarti Manehat, Kristina Wada Betu, Leopold Melkiano Trian Dawu
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4179Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000VALUATION IN BRAZIL IN THE LAST 20 YEARS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE PREMISES ADOPTED IN THE TAKEOVER BID ASSESSMENT REPORTS
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> An assessment report involves defining and adopting each premise for the valuation method used. In the core of the assessment, solid premises are crucial to ensure that the resulting value is representative of the reality imposed in the evaluation. This research aimed to analyze whether the values adopted in the projection premises align with the actual values over time.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approach: </strong>Twelve (12) essential premises commonly used in assessment reports were considered. The unique aspect of this study is its focus on all takeover bid reports available at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil over the last 20 years.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Findings: </strong>The main results indicate that 50% of the analyzed premises exhibited some form of bias, predominantly an increase in the projected values compared to the actual values obtained. These findings were statistically proven through hypothesis tests for paired values.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Research, Practical & Social Implications: </strong>This research not only aims to contribute to the professional development of those involved in constructing assessment reports but also encourages future studies to focus on analyzing the quality of the premises used and their sources. This will allow for the continuation of such research, considering the growing interest in this type of study within the academic community.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> It was found that the projected premises are more stable than their actual values obtained subsequently.</p>Fabiano Guasti Lima, Alexandre Assaf Neto, Rafael Confetti Gatsios, Jardel Chaves Costa
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4256Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000FACTORS AFFECTING SOCIAL SECURITY POLICY IN HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> The aim of this study is to examine the impact of globalization, international integration, and the application of science and technology 4.0 on the social security policy implementation in Ho Chi Minh City. Specifically, the focus is on improving the effectiveness of social security measures to ensure the material and spiritual well-being of vulnerable social groups in the city.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Theoretical Framework:</strong> The theoretical framework for this study is rooted in the works of Smith (1973), Dang Ngoc Dinh (2013), Nguyen Hai Huu (2007), Nguyen Huu Dung (2010), and Phan Xuan Bien (2007). These scholars have emphasized the significant role of social security policies in the context of globalization, international integration, and technological advancements. The theoretical approach will be structured to address key issues related to social security policy, considering both material and spiritual aspects of individuals' lives.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approach:</strong> The research adopts a comprehensive approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. The analysis involves an examination of the current social security policy implementation in Ho Chi Minh City, utilizing data and insights from Dang Ngoc Dinh, Nguyen Hai Huu, Nguyen Huu Dung, and Phan Xuan Bien. Interviews, surveys, and case studies will be employed to gather data, and statistical analyses will be conducted to assess the effectiveness of existing policies.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> The results of the study reveal the strengths and weaknesses of the current social security policy implementation in Ho Chi Minh City. The analysis will identify areas where improvements are needed to enhance the security of vulnerable social groups, considering both material and spiritual dimensions. Key findings will inform the development of policy recommendations.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Research, Practical & Social Implications:</strong> The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities in implementing social security policies in the context of globalization and technological advancements. The practical implications include specific policy recommendations tailored to address the unique needs of vulnerable social groups in Ho Chi Minh City. Socially, the study aims to foster social progress by promoting the well-being and security of individuals within the community.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> The value of this study lies in its in-depth analysis of social security policy implementation in Ho Chi Minh City within the current globalized and technologically advanced landscape. By synthesizing insights from prominent scholars and applying them to the specific context of the city, the study offers original perspectives and valuable recommendations for policymakers, contributing to the ongoing discourse on social security in urban areas.</p>Mai Ho Dieu
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4357Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000EVOLUCIÓN DEL ABORDAJE CIENTÍFICO SOBRE EL “DESARROLLO DE HABILIDADES EMPRENDEDORAS” COMO PROPUESTA DE BIENESTAR SOCIAL Y ACCESO AL CONOCIMIENTO
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<p><strong>Objetivo:</strong> Con base en la bibliometría y la revisión analítica de la literatura, se ha desarrollado una revisión del estado del arte del desarrollo de habilidades emprendedoras.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Metodología: </strong>Primero se ha preparado un argumento de búsqueda de palabras claves en Scopus, con lo que se han elaborado las estadísticas de publicaciones tales como: evolución en el tiempo, tipos de publicación, área del conocimiento y países; luego mediante el uso de Vosviewer se ha procedido a realizar la lectura analítica de los aportes teóricos, metodológicos y tendencias en el abordaje del fenómeno.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resultados:</strong> Se concluye que según la base de datos de Scopus el tema es tratado desde el año 1979, pero desde el año 1980 al 1994 no se registró investigación alguna es hasta el año 2011 al 2023, cuando ha existido mayor interés por los investigadores, las publicaciones fundamentalmente se realizan como artículos originales, capítulos de libros y revisiones, los mismos que son abordados desde las Ciencias Sociales, Administrativas y Económicas , Ingeniería y Ciencias de la Computación en los últimos años. En la explicación del fenómeno coexisten visiones clásicas que respaldan en la teoría de las preferencias, el individualismo y una visión del aprovisionamiento social que analiza la institucionalidad y considera, por lo tanto, debe ser examinado dentro de un contexto social.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Conclusión:</strong> Finalmente, respecto a los factores que explican estadísticamente la existencia el desarrollo de habilidades emprendedoras, existe convergencia de varios autores en la valoración de aportes de la idealización emprendedora de la motivación, desarrollo humano, bienestar y la mentalidad empresarial.</p>Rosa del Carmen Sanchez Trinidad, Adriana del Carmen Sánchez Trinidad, Rocío del Carmen Castillo Méndez, Antonio Aguirre Andrade
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4360Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000CHARTING A STRATEGIC MODEL FOR POST-COVID-19 TOURISM DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT: INSIGHTS FROM RIAU ISLANDS' TOP FOREIGN-TOURIST CITIES, INDONESIA
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> The purpose of the research is to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry in the Riau Islands Province, Indonesia, and to reformulate a strategic model for developing tourist destinations, focusing on Batam City and Bintan Island.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Theoretical framework:</strong> This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Riau Islands, Indonesia, focusing on revitalizing the tourism sector. It aims to formulate a strategic model for tourism development by considering market analysis, infrastructure, and government policies to attract more foreign tourists and boost post-pandemic economic recovery.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Design/methodology/approach:</strong> This study utilized a Mixed-Methods approach, Concurrent Triangulation Design, and the IFAS EFAS analysis. Data collection methods included questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, and observations. Quantitative data analysis involved percentage techniques, while qualitative data analysis followed Miles and Huberman's approach.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> This study identified Asian tourists as the most promising market for tourism in the Riau Islands Province, then highlighted the need for infrastructure improvement, enhancements in government policies to support tourism development, and the formulation of an aggressive growth-focused strategic model.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Research, Practical & Social implications:</strong> The research compared Batam City and Bintan Island to develop post-COVID-19 tourism strategies, offering practical insights for policymakers to guide sustainable tourism development, benefiting local communities economically and socially by identifying key market opportunities and strategic directions.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originality/value: </strong>The study enhances existing literature by exploring challenges and opportunities in the tourism industry post-COVID-19 and offers a unique methodological approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze the situation comprehensively<strong>.</strong></p>Rilla Rianty, Willy Arafah, Nurbaeti, Rahmat Ingkadijaya, Sundring Pantja Djati
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4423Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000THE PROS AND CONS OF ARTICLE 207 OF THE 1988 FEDERAL CONSTITUTION OF BRAZIL
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<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> This article focuses on Article 207 of the 1988 Brazilian Constitution. It then discusses the pros and cons of this article, which gives full rights to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in relation to their teaching and administrative autonomy. The social problem is as follows: Do HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) violate the law or not, as they are protected by Article 207 of the 1988 Brazilian Constitution? The aim of this study is to show how HEIs use Article 207 (BRAZIL, 1988) in their selection processes for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Brazil.</p> <p><strong>Method:</strong> This investigation used the Experience Report as its method and the qualitative approach as its approach.</p> <p><strong>Results and Discussion:</strong> The results of this study show that HEIs do violate the law. Unfortunately, there seems to be no supervision by public bodies, except when the MEC (Ministry of Education) or another recognized body visits these institutions to qualify or disqualify their courses at national level and even internationally (institutions other than the MEC). On these occasions, unfortunately, many camouflages are made by these HEIs. Reading this article, it becomes clear that the university autonomy of Article 207 of the 1988 Federal Constitution (BRAZIL, 1988) does not in fact guarantee democracy within the HEIs, especially when it comes to entering and remaining as a student, teacher and/or employee/servant, especially in public HEIs.</p> <p><strong>Implications of the Research:</strong> This experience report explores the possibility of re-evaluating Article 207 of the Brazilian Constitution of 1988, to the extent that the autonomy guaranteed to Higher Education Institutions in Brazil is more effective, linked to constant inspections by public authorities without prior warning. Thus, it is understood that, although "enslaved" to a higher order represented by the Brazilian government and the legislation in force in Brazil, Brazilian universities will indeed be secular and for everyone.</p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> This research and article, although short, raises for discussion a crucial point for guaranteeing democracy in access to higher education and postgraduate studies in Brazil, which is little debated. There is a lot of talk about autonomy within Brazilian universities today. However, there is little questioning of this autonomy and how harmful and lethal it can be to democracy within them.</p>Giácomo de Carli da Silva
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https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4512Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000ACULTURACIÓN DIETÉTICA: EXPLORANDO EL IMPACTO DE LAS CREENCIAS CULTURALES EN LOS HÁBITOS ALIMENTARIOS A TRAVÉS DE UNA REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA
https://www.openaccessojs.com/JBReview/article/view/4514
<p><strong>Objetivo:</strong> El propósito de este artículo es analizar cómo las creencias, tradiciones y valores culturales influyen en la percepción y las prácticas alimentarias dentro de una comunidad específica, prestando especial atención a cómo la cultura interviene en la formación de hábitos alimentarios a lo largo de la vida.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Marco Teórico:</strong> La aculturación dietética y su relevancia en el estudio de los hábitos alimentarios, explora cómo las personas adoptan prácticas alimentarias de una cultura dominante o de otras culturas con las que entran, la aculturación afecta los hábitos alimentarios de las personas, incluyendo cambios en la preferéncia de alimentos, patrones de consumo, y la adopción de nuevas prácticas culinarias. Las creencias culturales y hábitos alimentarios examinan cómo las creencias arraigadas en la cultura de origen influyen en los hábitos alimentarios de las personas. Esto puede incluir creencias sobre la salud, la pureza de los alimentos, los roles de género en la cocina, entre otros aspectos. Existen actores que pueden influir en el proceso de aculturación dietética, como la exposición a medios de comunicación, migración, interacciones sociales, y políticas alimentarias.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Método:</strong> Se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura científica utilizando bases de datos reconocidas como Scopus y SciELO. Se aplicó el método PRISMA, centrada en preguntas claves para la selección de estudios relevantes que abordaran la influencia cultural en las prácticas alimentarias</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resultados y Discusión:</strong> Los resultados obtenidos permitieron identificar la marcada influencia de las creencias, tradiciones y valores culturales en la percepción de los alimentos y en las prácticas alimentarias de una comunidad específica. Se evidencia la importancia de considerar factores como el dominio de los medios de comunicación, estrategias de socialización alimentaria en el ámbito familiar y la vinculación entre los hábitos alimentarios y el rendimiento académico.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Implicaciones de la Investigación:</strong> Este estudio contribuye significativamente a la comprensión de cómo las creencias, tradiciones y valores culturales arraigados influyen en la percepción y las prácticas dietéticas de una comunidad específica, con especial énfasis en la interacción entre la cultura y la adquisición de hábitos dietéticos a lo largo del ciclo de vida.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Originalidad/Valor:</strong> Este estudio aporta una contribución original y valiosa al campo de la nutrición y la antropología alimentaria al profundizar en la comprensión de cómo las creencias culturales sustentables y sostenibles influyen en los hábitos alimentarios a través del proceso de aculturación.</p>Jorge Alberto Esponda Pérez, Lurline Alvarez Rateike, Sergio Mario Galindo Ramirez
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