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« ON A VOYAGÉ POUR VOUS! »: EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE ROLE OF STORYTELLING WITHIN VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES ON THE ONLINE VALUE CO-CREATION
Full text linkStorytelling is recognized as a catalyst for tourism development. It is a marketing tool that will contribute to the influence of the destination. By mobilizing the theory of image transfer, the objective of this paper is to examine the determinants of storytelling within consumer communities on the co-creation of value in the era of a pandemic. An exploratory qualitative study by non-participant observation and the critical incident method with 10 narrators who have already carried out storytelling was conducted. The results clarify that five determinants explain the adoption of storytelling tourists within the virtual community, such as helping and influencing others, citizenship, entertainment, satisfaction and community engagement. Moreover, this technique has a positive effect not only on the co-creation of value between the destination and the tourist but also between tourists. Le storytelling est reconnu comme un catalyseur de développement touristique. Il s’agit d’un outil de marketing qui contribuera au rayonnement de la destination. En mobilisant la théorie du transfert d’image, l’objectif de ce papier est d’examiner les déterminants du storytelling au sein de communautés des consommateurs sur la co-création de la valeur à l’ère d’une pandémie. Une étude qualitative exploratoire par l’observation non participante et la méthode de l’incident critique auprès de 10 narrateurs qui ont déjà effectué des storytelling a été conduite. Les résultats clarifient que cinq déterminants expliquent l’adoption des touristes de storytelling au sein de la communauté virtuelle tels que l’aide et l’influence des autres, la citoyenneté, le divertissement, la satisfaction et l’engagement communautaire. De plus, cette technique a un effet positif non seulement sur la co-création de la valeur entre la destination et le touriste mais aussi entre les touristes. Originalité/valeur : Cette étude met en évidence le phénomène de storytelling dans le tourisme pour les jeunes touristes. Leur contribution est importante sous forme de créativité et d'innovation et en intégrant ces jeunes touristes dans le processus de prise de décision. Ils garantissent leur capacité à participer et à concevoir, ce qui se traduit par un engagement envers le fournisseur de services. Article visualizations
L'IMPACT MULTIDIMENSIONNEL DE LA RÉFORME LMD EN RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO : UNE ÉVALUATION PAR MÉTHODES MIXTES / THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL IMPACT OF THE BACHELOR–MASTER–DOCTORATE (LMD) REFORM IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: A MIXED-METHODS EVALUATION
No full textContexte : La réforme Licence-Master-Doctorat (LMD) est la transformation la plus significative de l’enseignement supérieur en République Démocratique du Congo, visant l’harmonisation internationale et l’amélioration de l’employabilité des diplômés. Cet article propose la première évaluation empirique et multidimensionnelle de son impact, comblant une lacune critique dans une littérature jusqu'ici qualitative. Méthodologie : Une approche par méthodes mixtes analyse les données d'enquête de 475 établissements, des indicateurs macroéconomiques nationaux et le discours médiatique. Un arsenal de techniques statistiques avancées est mobilisé, incluant l’Analyse en Composantes Principales, l’analyse de réseau et, de manière cruciale, l’analyse de médiation pour tester le mécanisme causal de la réforme. Résultats : La réforme exerce un impact économique positif, significativement corrélé à l’emploi des diplômés (r=0,48). Notre apport théorique majeur est la démonstration, via l'analyse de médiation, que 57,9% de cet effet est canalisé par l’amélioration perçue de la qualité de l’éducation, validant ainsi l’hypothèse centrale de la réforme. L’analyse de réseau révèle que les étudiants et professeurs sont les acteurs fonctionnellement les plus centraux (intermédiarité de 0,142 et 0,156), soulignant un décalage avec la gouvernance formelle. Bien que des progrès infrastructurels soient notables, de fortes disparités territoriales et sectorielles (public/privé) persistent, faisant du renforcement de la qualité et de l'intégration des acteurs de terrain les clés du succès durable de la réforme.Context: The Licence-Master-Doctorat (LMD) reform is the most significant transformation of higher education in the Democratic Republic of Congo, aiming for international harmonization and enhanced graduate employability. This article provides its first empirical, multidimensional impact evaluation, filling a critical gap in the predominantly qualitative existing literature. Methodology: A mixed-quantitative methods approach analyzes survey data from 475 institutions, national macroeconomic indicators, and media discourse. An arsenal of advanced statistical techniques is employed, including Principal Component Analysis (PCA), network analysis, and, crucially, mediation analysis to test the reform's core causal mechanism. Results: The reform has a positive economic impact, significantly correlated with graduate employment (r=0.48). Our main theoretical contribution is demonstrating through mediation analysis that 57.9% of this effect is channeled through perceived improvements in educational quality, thus empirically validating the reform's central hypothesis. Network analysis reveals that students and professors are the most central functional actors (betweenness of 0.142 and 0.156), highlighting a disconnect with formal governance. While infrastructural progress is notable, stark territorial and sectoral (public/private) disparities persist, making the reinforcement of quality and the integration of frontline actors the keys to the reform's sustainable success. Article visualizations
WISDOM OF AI CROWDS: A PROPOSED THREE-PHASE POLICY SIMULATION FRAMEWORK
Full text link‘Wicked Problems’ are persistent societal issues characterised by complexity, divergent stakeholder perspectives, and resistance to traditional solutions. A key barrier to addressing them is the inability to experiment with potential policies safely, given their dynamic, high-stakes, and often 'one-shot' nature in the real world. This paper proposes the 'Wisdom of AI Crowds,' a novel conceptual framework designed to overcome this barrier. It employs artificial societies populated by agentic AI, whose personas are grounded in empirical data reflecting stakeholder norms, values, and beliefs, within a three-phase process: Input, Simulation, and Human-in-the-loop Feedback. The original contribution of this framework lies in its integration of agentic AI within a dynamic, iterative simulation environment. Unlike prior static mapping or high-risk incremental approaches, the 'Wisdom of AI Crowds' provides a risk-free virtual laboratory to test multiple policy scenarios, observe emergent behaviours over time, and incorporate expert validation before real-world implementation. This approach offers the potential to shift policymaking for wicked problems from reactive interventions to proactive, evidence-based experimentation, enabling the identification of more robust, well-vetted policy options. The framework explicitly incorporates considerations for ethical challenges, data representativeness, and simulation validation. Article visualizations
HOW DO PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS IN THE ARAB SECTOR IN ISRAEL PERCEIVE THE ROLE OF MOTIVATION IN CONTRIBUTING TO ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS?
Full text linkThis study identifies and explores the understanding of public sector workers in the Arab sector of Israel about the role of motivation as an aid to success at the organization level. Motivation is understood in a context of concern about levels of motivation (employee disengagement), favoritism, and systemic inequality. With this background, the study aimed to explore the understanding of motivation in a wide variety of workplace practices- including intrinsic (e.g., significance of work, passion, pride) and extrinsic (e.g., salary, promotion, recognition) motivation. This qualitative study consisted of semi-structured interviews with 40 purposefully selected participants. The thematic analysis revealed several elements linked to the concept of motivation, including: ethical and empathetic leadership, emotional and ethical meaning, recognition, fair rules and policies, etc.; however, demotivators were listed as bureaucratic barriers, limited advancement, and protektsia (favoritism/bias). It was concluded that if the motivation of Arab public sector workers is to maintain some level of motivation for continued work engagement, changes in ethical leadership, merit promotions, and establishing workplace policies around inclusivity and cultural competence are required. The study contributes theoretically to motivation research in public sectors, specifically in marginalized situations, and gives practical insight into implementing change for maintaining employee engagement and the success of institutions in the Arab public sector in Israel. Article visualizations
METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING ROI TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL SOLUTIONS IN PRODUCTION SYSTEMS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT OPERATING AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Full text linkThis article examines the methodology for calculating Return on Investment in relation to digital solutions in production systems, taking into account both capital and operating expenditures. The specifics of the structure of costs and benefits of digital projects are studied, including direct and indirect effects, as well as the temporal dynamics of their manifestation. The necessity of modifying the classical approach through the use of discounted indicators and integration with other investment analysis tools, such as Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, and Payback Period, is analyzed. Based on practical implementation examples, the applied significance of the methodology is demonstrated and the main drivers of the economic effect of digitalization are identified. Particular attention is paid to the limitations associated with the quality of initial data, the choice of discount rate, and the difficulties of accounting for intangible factors. JEL: O33, M15, E22 Article visualizations
HOW DO HEBREW LANGUAGE BARRIERS AFFECT THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES AND SUCCESS OF ARAB STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN ISRAEL?
Full text linkThis study examines the complex consequences of Hebrew language barriers on Arab students’ academic activities and achievements in Israeli higher education. The study seeks to pinpoint how limited levels of Hebrew—which are the result of late exposure to the language, sociocultural distance, and institutional neglect—impacted the students’ academic engagement, learning, and well-being. Using a qualitative approach, with semi-structured individual interviews and focus groups with 40 Arab students (Muslim, Christian and Druze), this study found that for the most part, Hebrew language barriers limited the students’ opportunities to participate, contributed to lower comprehension and negatively impacted their academic identity, especially among the Muslim students. Furthermore, the study discovered that while there were very few formal institutional supports to help them develop their language, students developed peer support networks and also used online sessions as ways to adapt to their studies in Hebrew. The main study conclusion was that language barriers are much broader than just linguistic barriers; these barriers are structural, cultural and social too. Therefore, there must be a trilingual model that organizes the language of instruction with some culturally relevant pedagogy if universities want the success of this type of student in higher education. A good number of recommendations were made based on the findings from this study, such as teaching and learning Hebrew earlier, emphasis on culturally relevant curriculum, and taking institutional responsibility for inclusive language policies. The findings also have theoretical implications to understand and investigate the language of inclusion/exclusion, and in practice, they offer pedagogical and policy recommendations for the pursuit of inclusivity and equity in education from a multilingual society context. Article visualizations
EMPOWERING PARENTAL READINESS FOR CHILD’S TRANSITION TO PRESCHOOL SETTINGS
Full text linkCreating a climate of mutual respect and understanding, exchange of views and information, and parental participation in new environment activities are some factors contributing to developing a powerful trust relationship. A relationship allowing parents to feel self-confident, ready to manage their likely stress, and assured that their child will be in an environment s/he will be loved and taken care of, securing her/him the best possible way to a smooth transition to it. Our study attempts to evaluate parental readiness to support their child in her/his transition to the preschool environment and the impact of an innovative transition program on parental readiness. A qualitative research study through semi-structured open-ended interviews took place during the 2024-2025 school year, with participants being 50 preschooler parents from Greater Epirus. Participants were distributed to a control group (n=25) and experimental group (n=25), the latter participating in an intervention program named “Imagination (Phantasy) Express: A journey for the whole family”. Based on our study results, it was found that a well-structured, innovative transition program may significantly empower parental readiness. Child socialization and parent experience are significant factors affecting parental readiness. Concerning parents, information, cooperation with preschool and parental anxiety management are very important factors to guarantee their child a smooth transition. Article visualizations
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SECTOR IN TURKEY: AN EVALUATION WITH RATIO ANALYSIS
Full text linkThis study evaluates the financial performances of Turkcell, Türk Telekom, Kron Teknoloji, Alcatel-Lucent Teletaş and Netaş Telecommunication companies traded on Borsa Istanbul between 2019 and 2023 using the ratio analysis method. The electronic communications sector has a strategic importance in terms of digital transformation and infrastructure investments. By analyzing the companies' key financial indicators such as profitability, liquidity, operating efficiency and financial structure, their position in the sector and financial sustainability are comparatively examined. The findings show that Türk Telekom and Turkcell have reduced their debt burdens, Kron Teknoloji has fluctuated in terms of profitability, Alcatel offers a strong financial structure with low debt ratios, while Netaş has high indebtedness ratios. The study provides important insights into the financial health and competitive dynamics of companies operating in the sector. JEL: G30, G32, M4
MODÉLISATION ET PRÉVISION DES INDICES DE LA BRVM : UNE ANALYSE COMPARATIVE DES INDICES COMPOSITE, 30 ET PRESTIGE
Full text linkCette étude examine la modélisation et la prévision des indices Composite, 30 et Prestige de la Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM). L'objectif est d'analyser les caractéristiques de volatilité de ces indices et de déterminer les modèles les plus appropriés pour leur prévision. Nous avons utilisé des modèles de séries temporelles, notamment APARCH (1,1) et GARCH (1,1), pour modéliser la dynamique de la volatilité. Les résultats montrent une tendance haussière à long terme pour les trois indices. L'indice composite présente une asymétrie dans la réaction de la volatilité aux chocs (modèle APARCH), avec une sensibilité accrue aux baisses de cours. Les indices 30 et Prestige, modélisés par GARCH (1,1), révèlent une forte persistance de la volatilité, où la volatilité passée influence fortement la volatilité actuelle. Bien que les chocs passés aient un impact, il est faible et non statistiquement significatif. En résumé, l'étude met en évidence une forte persistance de la volatilité pour les trois indices, avec une réaction asymétrique aux chocs négatifs pour l'indice composite, suggérant des différences de comportement et de prévisibilité entre ces indices de la BRVM. Les résultats obtenus ont des implications pour les investisseurs et les gestionnaires de portefeuille, en soulignant la nécessité d'utiliser des modèles de prévision spécifiques à chaque indice.This study examines the modeling and forecasting of the Composite, 30, and Prestige index of the Regional Securities Exchange (BRVM). The objective is to analyze the volatility characteristics of these indices and to determine the most appropriate models for their forecasting. We employed time series models, specifically APARCH (1,1) and GARCH (1,1), to model the volatility dynamics. The results reveal a long-term upward trend for all three indices. The composite index exhibits asymmetry in the volatility response to shocks (APARCH model), with increased sensitivity to price declines. The 30 and Prestige indices, modeled using GARCH (1,1), show a high persistence of volatility, where past volatility strongly influences current volatility. Although past shocks have an impact, it is weak and not statistically significant. In summary, the study highlights a strong persistence of volatility for all three indices, with an asymmetric reaction to negative shocks for the composite index, suggesting differences in behavior and predictability among these BRVM indices. The findings have implications for investors and portfolio managers, underscoring the need to use index-specific forecasting models.JEL : G17, C53, C58, G15, G10, C32 Article visualizations
NEPAL’S DEMOCRATIC BREAKDOWN OF 1960: SYSTEM, SEMI-SYSTEM AND ANTI-SYSTEM ACTORS
Full text linkNepal started its democratic journey in 1951. However, King Mahendra ended the journey in 1960. Based on the political actor model of democratization, this article concludes that the monarchy acted as the semi-system actor from 1951 to 1960, as it did not abide by constitutional frameworks and took advantage of weak system actors to terminate democracy. Despite the peaceful participation in the politics during and after the democratic movement, the Communist Party of Nepal wanted to replace democracy with communism and was the anti-system political actor. The party was not politically significant, as it had just five seats in the parliament and was organizationally weak. Therefore, this article also finds that the party did not play an important role for the democratic breakdown of 1960. Article visualizations