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THE ROLE OF BEHAVIORAL NUDGES IN ENHANCING CEO DECISION-MAKING FOR INNOVATION
Full text linkThis study examines the intersection of CEO influence on innovation and the potential of behavioural nudging techniques. It aims to develop a theoretical framework that applies principles from Nudge Theory and Upper Echelons Theory to enhance decision-making processes at the executive level, thereby fostering organisational innovation. The proposed framework identifies key decision points in the innovation process, where nudges such as default options, social norms, and framing effects can be effectively deployed to mitigate cognitive biases and promote innovation-focused choices. The study also addresses potential challenges, including ethical considerations and context-specific limitations, providing a comprehensive perspective on the application of nudges at the C-suite level. The academic contribution lies in bridging behavioural economics and innovation management, offering an evidence-based approach to improving strategic decisions. From an economic perspective, the framework elucidates how optimized decision-making processes can enhance competitiveness and drive innovation outcomes. Finally, the paper discusses practical implications for organisations and delineates directions for future empirical research, including longitudinal studies and real-world applications, to validate the proposed framework
STRENGTHENING SOCIAL RESILIENCE THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN A MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY: CASE STUDY IN INDONESIA: Received: 16th May 2025, Revised: 18th June 2025, 24th June 2025, Accepted: 1st July 2025, Date of Publication: 15th July 2025
No full textSocial resilience is a fundamental aspect for multicultural societies, such as Indonesia. The cultural richness of a country is a gift because it has the potential to become a national strength. The diversity of religions, cultures, and customs can contribute to tourism and academics. However, the diversity that exists in a society can be a threat if it is not balanced with an attitude of mutual respect, tolerance, and openness. Social diversity is prone to excessive ethnocentrism, the emergence of identity politics, and social polarization. The massive use of social media in the current digital era increases the risk of social friction that can trigger conflict. Therefore, civic engagement in national life has an important role in fostering an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance. In Indonesia, civic engagement has a wide scope, ranging from deliberation activities at the local level to activities at the national level, such as elections. This study answers the question of how effective civic engagement is in creating social cohesion and strengthening social resilience. The purpose of this study is to examine how civic engagement can increase social resilience in multicultural societies in Indonesia. The method used in this study is qualitative, based on a literature review. This study is expected to provide theoretical contributions in strengthening social resilience through community participation in multicultural countries on a global scale, especially to face challenges in the ever-growing digital era
THE MODEL OF CULTIVATION, INNOVATION, AND MARKETING MODULE DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY ON ‘BAWING’ HERB IN EAST MALAYSIA
Full text linkThe uniqueness of ‘bawing’ coupled with the declining involvement among youth, the contemporary national agenda and the scarcity of module development model related to the agricultural sector have sparked the research idea. This paper is inspired to explicate the development of modules on cultivation, innovation and marketing of an herbal plant that is synonymous with the Sabahan of East Malaysia, namely 'bawing'. The modules were developed based on a questionnaire analysis on KASA (Knowledge-Attitude-Skill-Aspiration) aspects rooted in three learning domains, namely cognitive, affective and psychomotor (CAP) as well as contributing factors pertaining to the challenges of fostering a commercial agricultural culture among the community. The development and combination of the 3-in-1 modules is relevant and significant as 'bawing' possesses countless commercial benefits that are not confined to gastronomic and culinary aspects only. The modules can be utilized in various activities such as Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP), Teaching of Trainers (ToT), Research and Development (R&D), Teaching & Learning as well as the production of bawing-based prototypes or products. Based on the combination and improvisation of ADDIE and SMDM models as well as SPSS analysis, a model pertaining to the module development process involving four main phases is designed. The Cultivation, Innovation and Marketing Module Development Model (MCIM) which focuses on 'bawing' herb is suitable for modules development purposes inspired to assess the success of KTP or other similar program particularly those that are affiliated with social transformation aspects as well as cultivation of commercial agricultural culture
INNOVATING TOURISM SERVICES: A KNOWLEDGE-BASED APPROACH TO IT INTEGRATION AND EXTERNAL COLLABORATION
Full text linkThis study investigates the interplay between knowledge capabilities, dynamic capabilities, and service innovation within the travel agency sector. Specifically, it examines how knowledge aggregation and transformation contribute to the development of integrative dynamic capabilities and how these capabilities drive service innovation. The study further explores the moderating roles of IT integration capability and knowledge desorption, offering a nuanced understanding of their influence on the relationships between knowledge capabilities and service innovation. Grounded in the knowledge-based view (KBV) and dynamic capabilities theory (DCT), this research seeks to address existing gaps by constructing a comprehensive service innovation framework tailored to the travel industry.Empirical data were collected through a structured survey of travel agency managers, yielding 431 valid responses. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed to validate the proposed model and test the hypothesized relationships. The results confirm that knowledge aggregation and transformation significantly enhance integrative dynamic capabilities, including both internal and external integration capabilities. Internal integrative capabilities, in particular, exhibit a direct and positive effect on service innovation, highlighting the critical role of internal coordination and resource alignment. Moreover, IT integration capability and knowledge desorption were found to moderate these relationships, emphasizing their strategic importance in leveraging knowledge for innovation.The findings provide valuable theoretical contributions by enriching KBV and DCT, offering insights into the mechanisms through which knowledge facilitates service innovation. Additionally, this study offers practical recommendations for travel agencies, emphasizing the importance of investing in IT systems and fostering knowledge-sharing practices with external partners to enhance service innovation outcomes. By linking knowledge and dynamic capabilities to service innovation, this research offers a robust foundation for improving organizational competitiveness in the dynamic tourism market
PUBLIC-PRIVATE AND CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERSHIP IN CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT IN THE CASE OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES: THAILAND’S REGULATIONS, POLICIES, IMPLEMENTATION, AND LIMITATION
Full text linkThe public-private partnership is a principal approach utilized and favored in public administration throughout numerous countries. Nevertheless, management in the public sector encompasses not only the distinction between the private and public sectors but also includes civil society. This article seeks to illustrate the public-private and civil society partnerships in cultural heritage management concerning archeological sites in Thailand, focusing on regulations, policies, implementation, and limitations. The qualitative approach was employed to gather data. The findings indicated that no regulation, law, or policy specifically deals with public-private partnerships, particularly in the management of cultural heritage concerning archaeological sites and civil society participation. Instead, these are managed by a combined set of other laws and regulations, like the Cultural Heritage Act and the Public-Private Partnership Act. From the implementation perspective, each government agency utilizes its policies to support project execution in alignment with the executive vision of private initiatives. The absence of explicit laws and regulations limits public-private and civil society partnerships in cultural heritage management, specifically regarding archaeological sites in Thailand. To enhance cultural heritage management for archaeological sites, it is crucial to establish clear laws and regulations and engage all sectors, particularly the public sector, which truly owns the state asset, in understanding its implementations. The project must address the business benefits for investors, conservation considerations, and public engagement to prevent conflicts and enhance community understanding of heritage management for both business and preservation purposes
IS THERE A SECOND CHANCE TO ASYLUM IN ROMANIA IF THE CRIMINAL CHARGE RISK ALLEGED WITHIN FIRST SET OF PROCEEDINGS DENYING THE ASYLUM CAN BE SUBSTANTIATED?
Full text linkStructured on the Q&A model, the present study aims at analyzing several key legal issues stemming from the procedure of granting access to a new asylum procedure based on a criminal charge letter issued by prosecuting agent from country-of-origin existent but not known by the asylum seeker at the material time of first round of proceedings, seen as a “new element” within the meaning of Romanian Law on asylum, accompanied by a legal opinion on the legal consequences of such. Requirements for accessing a new asylum procedure in five European jurisdictions are analized and compared. Following the overview of the legal framework from Romania, 6 questions are raised: (i) is there a difference between „new elements” and „new reasons”? (ii) is it compulsory for the asylum seeker to not raise the criminal charge issue during the first asylum procedure? (iii) is the asylum seeker entitled to a second procedure if the criminal charge existed before the first round of procedures? (iv) would aggravating of punishment reasons be analized for the purpose of opening access to a second asylum procedure? (v) can the authenticity of the “new element” be called into question? (vi) is personal situation and professional trajectory relevant for getting access to a second asylum procedure? Each question receives a reasoned answer according to the law, the Romanian case-law and the legal experience of the author. The article naturally ends with specific conclusions calibrated to Romanian law particularities
The Reality Of The Globalizing World And The Proactive Dimension Of The Human World Of “Boundless Careers”
Full text linkGlobal transformations of the modern world, which have a multidimensional nature, and which almost all aspects of social existence are subject to, seem to be inescapable and their complexity difficult to grasp. Globalisation tendencies in the world deprived the modern society of stability which was characteristic for the modern epoch of industrial society. However, dialectical nature of globalisation determines development of societies’ ability to anticipate dangers and coping with them at individual, social and global levels. New chances and new possibilities emerge in micro- and macro-scale, but there are also fears and concerns, which define the contours of the society of tomorrow. Quality specification of new transformations in relations between globality and locality, society and unit, and their interconnections, is by no means irrelevant to multicontextual changes in the world of work. These changes make new demands on employees. The vision implies a completely new perception of reality, ways of interpreting the worlds, and new quality of judgements on the condition of modern world – including a man as the “manager” of his own career. The most important, subjective and internal meaning of career must be correlated with its external traits. Therefore, personal meaning, despite being influenced by social categories to which the individual belongs, cannot be derived only from these categories. It is also important to consider orientation categories which are understood as individual tendencies characterised by lasting expressiveness. Coexistence of cognitive, normative, emotional and behavioural components is accompanied by an objective which relates to achievement of what, according to the individual, is worthy of desire in career. Career commitment is characterised by development of personal career objectives, devotion to these objectives, identification with them and commitment to them. Changes in the world of “boundless” careers make the problem of entity’s proactivity that is proactive behavior of the entity in career, topical. The distinctive feature of proactive planning and career management is awareness of being an entity which follows the desired direction and influences the surrounding reality by initiating changes. Proactive attitude of an entity is reflected in the processes of pursuit and achieving objectives which, as a result, make the entity a creator of reality rather than its forecaster. Proactive persons explore the environment, look for the possibilities of change, go beyond the limitations imposed by the situation, directing it in a way which allows to derive all benefits brought by reshaping the situation. Commitment to an internally defined career may be a significant source of shaping entity’s (professional) identity, which seems to be indispensable for the entity’s career progress in the world of “boundless” careers in the reality of a globalising world. 
CHINA’S COVID – 19 RESPONSE STRATEGIES IN KUNMING YUNNAN PROVINCE
Full text linkChina, the country where the first cases of COVID-19 were detected and which was profoundly impacted by the global pandemic, has been a focal point for scrutiny and research regarding governmental performance and infection management. In the early stages of the epidemic, China swiftly implemented stringent lockdown and control measures, which proved effective in rapidly controlling the number of infections and maintaining them at a very low level for an extended period. However, following the official announcement on December 7, 2022, marking the end of the "Dynamic-Zero-COVID policy," China experienced a significant surge in infections. This outcome appears to have deviated from the Chinese government's initial plans, primarily due to the difficulty in balancing strict containment measures with economic stability. Consequently, the intensity of these policies was gradually relaxed until their complete cessation. The case of China demonstrates that the government's capacity to manage national crises is constrained by fragmented state power and increased autonomy among local administrative units. It is therefore inappropriate to view China through the lens of traditional West- philia assumptions. Instead, we must adopt a more open and contemporary perspective when analyzing the impact of COVID-19 in China. It is necessary to recognize that the Chinese government operates as a complex system characterized by decentralization, fragmentation and internationalization. Therefore, this paper aims to explore two questions through qualitative research: 1. How should we make sense of the Chinese government's prompt shift from a Dynamic Zero-COVID policy to an Opening-Up policy? 2. How did the local authority contribute to the decision-making of central government on the removal of Dynamic COVID–19 policy? I argue that the theory of securitization can serve as a valuable framework for understanding and explaining China's comprehensive policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, given the dispersion of power and interests among various units, deviations in objectives and conflicts are inevitable. Consequently, the process of securitization does not conform to a simplistic or idealized model. Instead, “contestation” occurs throughout the process, and the roles of “actors” and “audiences” are fluid rather than fixed, undergoing constant transformation. Furthermore, the research perspective applied in this article has value for the study of issues in other authoritarian countries
ACCESS TO HOUSING FOR MIGRANT SINGLE MOTHERS
Full text linkThis study explores migrant single mothers’ access to housing and its crucial role in family reunification, wellbeing, and social integration. The analysis combines a comparative review of housing policies in three destination countries representing different welfare regimes—the United Kingdom, Germany, and Norway—with 30 semi-structured interviews conducted with Lithuanian single mothers who migrated to these countries. The findings reveal that, in formal terms, migrant single mothers enjoy similar access to housing as nationals (in the case of the UK, prior to Brexit). Nevertheless, they encounter a range of additional barriers, including limited awareness of their eligibility for housing support, language difficulties, discrimination in the rental market, and constraints associated with employer-provided accommodation in remote areas, which restrict independent housing searches. Despite these challenges, access to adequate housing emerges as a fundamental condition for migrant single mothers, particularly as it determines their ability to bring their children to live with them in the host country. Housing also represents their largest financial burden, and securing stable, affordable accommodation significantly reduces stress and economic vulnerability. Furthermore, living in quality housing in well-connected neighbourhoods—as opposed to marginalised or low-income social housing areas—enhances both mothers’ and children’s quality of life by ensuring access to essential services, education, and opportunities for social integration. The study highlights housing as not merely a material need but a cornerstone of social inclusion and family stability for migrant single mothers in Europe
THE EXPRESSIVE FUNCTION OF CRIMINAL PUNISHMENT: BETWEEN SOCIAL DISAPPROVAL AND JUSTICE BALANCE
Full text linkThis article examines the expressive function of criminal punishment as a symbolic communication tool through which society conveys its disapproval of criminal behavior. It analyzes how the severity of sanctions reflects the degree of moral blame attributed to the offense and the risks posed by public pressure, including disproportionate punishment and penal populism. The study employs a theoretical methodology, reviewing contemporary literature on retributivism, communicative theories of punishment, and comparative criminal justice models, with emphasis on Nordic systems. Findings show that sanctions can combine practical effectiveness—crime prevention and social protection—with symbolic expression, respecting proportionality and supporting offender reintegration. The article also discusses the limitations of the expressive function, particularly its potential impact on stigmatization and the tension between moral blame and utilitarian objectives. Conclusions highlight the need for an integrated approach, where criminal sanctions express social condemnation while promoting rehabilitation, reparation, and social cohesion. This perspective provides a framework for developing fair criminal policies that convey a clear moral message without compromising proportionality or human dignity