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The Effect of Intercultural Interaction on the Glocalization of Döner Kebab
Get PDFIntercultural communication has grown in significance as a result of globalization. By influencing the cultural diversity of goods and services globally, this process has helped to recognize and spread local cultures on a global scale. In this context, glocalization is an example of cross-cultural interaction involving a global product like döner kebab. The döner kebab is a well-known fast-food item that is consumed in various local adaptations in every country, reflecting the rich diversity of cultural traditions and culinary preferences. In addition to emphasizing the subjective experiences, such as taste, smell, and tactile sensations that shape our worldviews from a phenomenological perspective, this article highlights the entry of döner kebab into the process of glocalization through cross-cultural interaction. Therefore, we can better comprehend the intricate interaction between global and local cultures by looking at the sensory experiences of döner kebab during the glocalization process. The case analysis method demonstrates how döner kebab consumption varies by nation and how adaptation affects local culture. The success of döner kebab's glocalization through cross-cultural interaction exemplifies how cultural differences and new culinary traditions are created. An essential framework for comprehending sensory experiences during the consumption and adaptation of döner kebab is provided by phenomenology and case analysis. By highlighting the significance of considering consumers' subjective experiences and the sensory aspects of food in forming global food culture, this approach is helpful in understanding the complex interactions of globalization in the food industry
The Effect of Logistics Collaboration on Logistics Performance in the Mro Industry in Indonesia
Get PDFThis study clarifies the effect of supplier selection and information sharing on logistics performance mediated by logistics collaboration in the MRO industry in Indonesia. The independent variables used in this study were supplier selection and information sharing. Meanwhile, the logistics collaboration variable is used as a mediation variable. And the dependent variable in this study is logistical performance. The sample in this study was 123 respondents from the logistics, procurement, and purchase of aircraft parts divisions at MRO companies in Indonesia using purposive sampling techniques. The data analysis model used is the Structural Equation Model (SEM). Therefore, this study examines supplier selection, information sharing, logistics collaboration, and logistics performance in the MRO industry in Indonesia. The result of this study is that there is a positive influence of supplier selection on logistics collaboration, there is a positive influence between information sharing and logistics collaboration, there is a positive influence between logistics collaboration and logistics performance, there is a positive influence between supplier selection and logistics performance, and there is no influence between information sharing and logistics performance. The indicators in this study are adjusted to the business criteria of the MRO industry itself
The Urgency of Determining the Bengawan Solo River as a Subject of International Law
Get PDFThe Bengawan Solo River holds historical, social and economic wealth for the Javanese people. From the pre-literate period to the Mataram and Majapahit kingdoms, the Bengawan Solo River was the center of civilization in Java. The flow is functioned as a trade route and the water is used as a standard for drinking water and irrigation for agriculture and plantations. Meanwhile, Javanese people generally have a belief in several springs of the Bengawan Solo River as a sacred place with various rituals. The shift in the view of human relations to nature and reinforced by increasingly severe climate change forces humans to change habits that are detrimental to the balance of nature. Ganges, Yamuna and Whanganui rivers in India and New Zealand are designated as legal subjects with regard to environmental conservation and local wisdom. By looking at the legal precedents that occurred in India and New Zealand as well as the degradation of the function of the Bengawan Solo which was originally a "source of life" to become a "source of disaster", then the determination of the Bengawan Solo River as a Subject of International Law can restore its function as before, : the center of civilization of the land of Java
The Relationship between Credit Interest, Credit Volume and Net Profit in the Turkish Banking Sector
Get PDFIn the last two decades, foreign capital investments in the financial sector of emerging markets have increased tremendously. Foreign direct investment is now important for every country. With the development of globalization, foreign capital investments have started to take place more in the financial sector. Turkey, which is among the developing countries, is among the preferred countries for foreign direct investments. The regulations that took place after the crises in the banking sector in 2000 and 2001 and the growth trend in the world economies made the banking sector attractive. It cannot be denied that foreign investments have positive contributions to the current account deficit, employment, gross domestic product, and raising quality standards with competition rules. In addition, the indirect effect of foreign capital is a larger increase in the deposit and loan volume of the banking system due to the increase in production, and an increase in trade volume and profit. The secondary effects of foreign capital investments on the sector are that it creates a multiplier effect on service standards, product variety and profit margin together with developing market conditions. This study describes the tests and analyzes on the effect of loan interest net profit and volume of the Turkish banking sector on the net profit of public and private banks. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of non-performing loans on banks' profits. Since profitability is a very broad concept, models covering the return on assets ratio and return on equity ratio, which are widely used in studies in the literature, have been established. Unlike other studies, the effect of non-performing loans on the net profit margin is also examined. The study is carried out on banks with at least 100 branches operating in Turkey. In practice, the relationship between the net profit margin of non-performing loans, return on assets and return on equity is analyzed using the data for the period 2012-2021
Diversity of National Legal Approaches for Protection of Geographical Indication in Africa: Rethinking the Best Option for Tanzania
Get PDFThe study was centered on the main objective of examining three approaches of protection of geographical indications which trademark system, sue generis system and the unfair competition system. This paper is intended to study various approaches of legal framework for protection of geographical indications as applied in different countries with the view of ascertaining the strength and weakness of each approach in order to recommended the right approach for Tanzania. The main problem which prompted the study is results from flexibility of the system for protection of geographical indications allowed by the WTO Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights of 1994. On part of methodology, the study is qualitative in nature and uses mainly secondary date derived by using documentary review of various international legal instruments, reports, legal text books, articles and conference papers based on protection of geographical indications. Data were analyzed by using content analysis in which the researcher sorted data basing on the relevancy of the content on the study objectives of the study. Generally, the findings has revealed that, apparently states protects geographical indications by using trademark laws, sue generis or specific laws and unfair competition system. However, the more comprehensive and effective approach that Tanzania can adopt is the sue generis system because it provided for specific standards for protection of geographical indications which cannot be mixed with trade mark or competition laws
Artifıcial Intelligence Integration of Large Logistics Companies
Get PDFIn the digital world with a focus on customer experience, the journey that begins in the virtual realm is completed with a positive impact when it turns into a physical experience, thanks to successful operations in logistics processes. The purpose of this article is to systematically examine the integration of artificial intelligence into processes in logistics management within the supply chain, thereby providing a framework for businesses in the industry. The main motivation for the methodology developed through the process-technology alignment in logistics management is derived from existing research in the literature. The seven areas in logistics management identified by Mentzer et al. (2008) serve as the theoretical guiding principles and foundation of this study. Building upon this foundation, the research question of how companies can achieve the integration of artificial intelligence in logistics management domains has been answered
Marketing Practices and Coffee Post-Harvest Value Chain Performance among Smallholder Farmers in Moshi District Tanzania
Get PDFCoffee is a dependable source of direct cash income for about four (4) million Tanzanians. Improving marketing practices for smallholder farmers is important in the coffee value chain, especially on the deployment of marketing activities to achieve better coffee post-harvest value chain performance. This empirical study assessed the contribution of marketing practices on coffee post-harvest value chain performance in Moshi District-Tanzania. A cross-section research design was adopted and a sample of 215 coffee smallholder farmers was obtained through multi-stage sampling technique. A questionnaire and key informants' interview guide were used as data collection tools. Qualitative data were analysed through the constant comparison content analysis method. Quantitative data were analysed through descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression. It was revealed that, marketing transaction costs influenced coffee post-harvest value chain performance in terms of profits, output sales and post-harvest losses. Therefore, it is recommended that the Government and other stakeholders should create favourable marketing environment to smallholder farmers, market liberalisation to allow competition and reduction of marketing transaction costs
Determinants of Implementation of Special Group Reservation Scheme by Procuring Entities
Get PDFThis paper aims to assess the determinants of the implementation of special group reservation schemes by procuring entities. The study used a mixed-methods approach, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Qualitative information was gathered using techniques including interviews for the descriptive nature of the study, and quantitative data was gathered by questionnaire. Data was analyzed by both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Based on the analysis, the descriptive statistic shows that the majority of the respondents agreed with the statements that financial capacity, vendor quality index, and technical capacity play a great role in the special group reservation scheme in terms of increasing the number of contracts awarded to special groups, increasing value of contracts awarded to special groups, and increasing the percentage of special groups beneficiaries since the value of the mean scores is above the 3.63. These results imply that the capacity of special groups is one of the determinant factors influencing the implementation of special groups in public entities. Also, the capacity of the special group was found to have a positive influence on the implementation of the special group reservation scheme in public entities. About the significance of the variable, the findings show the value of the capacity of the special group in the implementation of a special group reservation scheme. The study recommends that the government should ensure sufficient allocation of financial resources, adequacy of equipment and technical competence, adequate physical facilities, high managerial capability, experience, and personnel to achieve a high level of implementation of the special group reservation scheme
The Effect of Supply Chain Responsiveness, Flexibility, & Quality on Customer Development
Get PDFThis study examines the impact of supply chain responsiveness, flexibility, and quality on a firm’s ability to attract, satisfy and retain its customers. Moreover, mediating impact of logistics process responsiveness among operation system responsiveness, supplier network responsiveness, supply chain flexibility, supply chain quality, and customer development is examined as well. For this study we have used the quantitative approach, a survey-based method for data collection with a total of 155 questionnaires distributed to FMCG firms in Jakarta with 119 usable responses retrieved. The effects of supply chain responsiveness, flexibility, and quality on customer development were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (SEM-PLS). The result confirmed the positive impact of supply chain responsiveness, flexibility, and quality on customer development. The finding also showed that the operations system responsiveness, supplier network responsiveness, supply chain flexibility, and quality drive the logistics system responsiveness. Additionally, logistics process responsiveness partially mediated the effect of operations system responsiveness, supplier network responsiveness, supply chain flexibility, and supply chain quality on customer development
Unraveling the Relationship between Environmental Taxation and Trade: The Moderating Role of Judicial System within the Japanese context
Get PDFThe efficacy of environmental taxation in achieving global emission reduction and its impact on economic performance have been widely debated, in the context of sustainable development. However, the role of the judiciary system's effectiveness as a moderating factor has been largely overlooked in previous studies. The current study examines the impact of green taxation on trade performance from two perspectives: firstly, the individual effect of environmental taxation on trade, and secondly, the moderating effect of the judiciary system on the relationship between environmental taxation and trade, with a focus on Japan. The study utilizes several factors, such as judicial independence, impartial courts, property rights protection, and legal enforcement of contracts, to represent the judiciary system. Autoregressive distributed lag methodology is employed to analyze the data. The findings reveal that the introduction of environmental taxation reduces Japanese trade both in the short and long run. However, the negative impact of environmental taxation on trade is balanced by the moderating effect of an effective judiciary system. The study suggests that the judiciary system can play a crucial role in mitigating the adverse effects of environmental taxation by ensuring that it is implemented equitably and efficiently, and by enforcing penalties on governments and corporations that violate environmental regulations