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THE QUALITY OF WORK LIFE AND ITS IMPACT ON IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF HUMAN RESOURCES (THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT IMAM UNIVERSITY)
Full text linkThe study aimed to identify the impact of quality of work life in improving the performance of human resources in the General Administration of Human Resources at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in the year 2024, from the point of view of the human resources employees of the university, which numbered (214) individuals, of whom (133) responded, the descriptive survey method was chosen, and the questionnaire was chosen as a tool for the study, and the tool consisted of five sections: The variables of the study, and the impact of quality of work life in improving the performance of human resources for the dimensions of: Fair and adequate compensation, safe and healthy working conditions, career growth opportunities, and clarity of rules and regulations in the organization of work:- The study found that the respondents agreed to a "great" extent on the impact of quality of work life in improving the performance of human resources in fair and appropriate compensation, and agreed to a "very great" extent on the axis of safe and healthy working conditions, career growth opportunities, and clarity of rules in the organization of work. The study showed that there are no statistically significant differences in the responses of the study members in all axes of the questionnaire due to the study variables, and based on the findings of the study, the researcher wrote a number of recommendations
IGBO APPRENTICESHIP MODEL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN ABIA STATE
Full text linkThe study examined the effect of the Igbo apprenticeship model on Entrepreneurship Development in Abia state. The specific objectives were to; examine the effect of skills acquisition on entrepreneurship development and evaluate the effect of training on entrepreneurship development in Abia state. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. A questionnaire design with a 4-point Likert scale was used to collect data. Using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, both descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to the acquired data (SPSS 28.0). Analysis was conducted using simple linear regression analysis. The result revealed that Skills acquisition has a significant effect on entrepreneurship development with a value of (F = 29.618; p = 0.002), and also, Training had a significant effect on entrepreneurship development with avalue of (F = 21.371; p = 0.003) in Abia state. The study concluded that the Igbo apprenticeship model had a significant and positive effect on entrepreneurship development in Abia State. The study recommended that the government and relevant agencies should recognize and provide institutional support to the Igbo apprenticeship model
YU YING-SHI'S UNDERSTANDING OF BUDDHISM AND HIS DISCUSSION OF THE NEW ZEN BUDDHISM
Full text linkYu Ying-shi is a distinguished contemporary historian who has had significant engagement with Buddhism and Zen from his youth into his later years, with numerous writings addressing Buddhism and Zen topics. He fundamentally affirms that Buddhist doctrine is an important spiritual resource in the modern world. He believes that while Buddhism primarily advocates for renunciation of the world, the new Zen Buddhism shifts towards "worldly asceticism," having a profound impact.Yu's understanding of Buddhism can be summarized in four key points: First, Buddhism is a highly developed and complex philosophical system. Second, Buddhism has integrated into Chinese culture through the reception of Daoist thought and has spread widely. Third, the high monks of Buddhism embody a "scholar's" aspiration to "rescue all beings",which is deserving of respect. Fourth, Buddhism has an intangible influence, particularly the Mahayana spirit, which aids in the realization of the "inner sage" and "outer king".Regarding his evaluation of the new Zen Buddhism, it can be encapsulated in five points: First, Huineng established a new Zen Buddhism of revolutionary significance. Second, the core spirit of the new Zen Buddhism is "worldly asceticism".Third, the new Zen Buddhism advocates for a "not adhering and not separating" approach to transcendent world and real life. Fourth, the new Zen Buddhism stimulated the rise of Neo-Confucianism during the Song and Ming dynasties. Fifth, the new Zen Buddhism emphasizes "directly pointing to the mind", highlighting the role of the heart.In his view, the new Zen Buddhism's shift towards the world combines the concepts of this shore and the other shore, resembling Western Protestant ethics. In comparison, the new Zen Buddhism proposed the idea of "worldly asceticism" earlier than Protestant Christianity, but in terms of historical and social impact, Protestantism undoubtedly has had a greater influence
EXAMINING THE ENDOGENEITY OF ESG PRACTICE AND FIRM PERFORMANCE OF SPORT-RELATED ENTERPRISES: THE MODERATING EFFECT OF R&D INTENSITY
Full text linkThe number of sports-related enterprises has increased; however, there is little research on the factors influencing the performance of these enterprises and the sustainability of their companies. Enterprises have expanded their focus from pursuing financial returns to embracing social responsibility and sustainable development, marking a transition from corporate social responsibility to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Hence, the objectives of this paper are (1) establishing an efficiency index incorporating multiple inputs/outputs for sports-related companies; (2) examining the relationship between ESG practice score and firm performance (FP) including financial performance and corporate efficiency; (3) examining the moderating effect of research and development (R&D) intensity in sports-related companies on ESG and FP. First, this study used the Slacks-based Measure-Data Envelopment Analysis (SBM-DEA) to evaluate the long-term FP in the sports certification and sports manufacturing industries. This study further examines the endogenous and nonlinear relationship between FP and ESG using the second stage least square (2SLS), aiming to measure the turning point score where a U-shaped relationship is present. Meanwhile, this research examines the moderating effect of R&D intensity on ESG and the individual E, S, G scores and FP. The study confirms the presence of endogeneity between ESG scores and FP through the use of 2SLS. The findings show that ESG scores exhibit an inverted U-shaped relationship with ROA, ROE, and efficiency. Specifically, E scores have an inverted U-shaped relationship with ROA, ROE, and efficiency. G scores show an inverted U-shaped relationship with ROA and ROE. Additionally, R&D intensity positively moderates the relationship between ESG scores and ROE. Future research could expand on these findings by utilizing ESG and financial data from other countries to provide a global perspective
ADVANCING SDG 8 THROUGH FINANCIAL INNOVATION: LESSONS FROM DIFFERENT STAGES OF FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Full text linkFinancial innovation plays a pivotal role in advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8). The paper explores the dynamic relationship between financial innovation and economic development. The motivation arises from ongoing debates, both theoretical and empirical, about whether financial innovation truly drives long-term economic development. The objective is to evaluate how financial innovation affects real GDP per capita and growth volatility, both in the short and long term, with special attention to countries at different stages of financial development and the role played by the financial crises. Using panel data from 39 countries (1972–2016), the study employs the Pooled Mean Group (PMG) estimator to capture dynamic effects, both pre- and post-crises. The results show that financial innovation fosters long-term economic development but increases growth volatility in highly developed financial systems, particularly before crises. In less developed financial systems, it stimulates growth while increasing volatility both before and after crises. The findings imply that policymakers should carefully regulate financial innovation to ensure that it contributes to long-term growth without exacerbating instability. Most importantly, the study emphasizes the role of financial innovation in achieving SDG 8, which focuses on promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. It highlights the potential of financial innovation to deliver long-term economic benefits when managed appropriately
ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF COMPETITIVENESS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Full text linkIn the conditions of the global challenges that surround us at the economic and ecological level, which are very often very different and complex, and very often with a pronounced negative effect on the realization of sustainability goals, it is of great importance to deal with the analysis of the economic dimensions of sustainable development and globalization in order to better understand and realize the global goals of sustainable development. Analyzing the economic development, social inclusion and sustainable environment, as key elements for this research and very important in the context of sustainability approach and their effect on developed and developing countries, the main purpose of this paper is to determine the direction of the relationship of competitiveness and sustainable development which have an impact on global changes. The subject of the research is to define and to analyze the main socio-environmental and economic problems which are directly or indirectly addressed to the sustainable development goals and to identify the links between the concept of competitiveness and the targets goals of sustainable development which reflect the changing global environment. Because of that we want to analyze the relationship of competitiveness and sustainable development goals with some specific examples which are affecting developed and developing countries and to contribute to the ongoing discourse and provide future discussions on the relations between competitiveness and sustainability
AN INTERSECTIONAL ANALYSIS OF GENDERED PRECARITY IN MIGRATION AND STATELESSNESS
Full text linkThis article presents an intersectional view of how gender influences the joint production of migration and statelessness, leading to different types of precarity that cannot be understood through any of the single axes—legal status, nationality, or gender—only. Based on Crenshaw’s definition of intersectionality and critical feminist citizenship literature, the confrontation regards statelessness as an unexclusive legal flaw but an empowered position within the overlapping regimes: patriarchal nationality laws that limit the intergenerational passing of citizenship; migration regulations that make the movement and providing protection dependent on employer sponsorship, family status, or heteronormative recognition; and political economies that direct women migrants to informal or care work. These regimes together produce three interrelated mechanisms: (a) legal discontinuity, where female and non-binary migrants get lost between family law, citizenship statutes, and asylum systems; (b) administrative opacity, where red tape and recognition criteria of one’s identity (for instance, name, marital, or gender markers) convert official rights into practical exclusion; and (c) economic subordination, where unstable jobs and limited access to services render legal actions virtually impossible. The paper combines doctrinal analysis of nationality and asylum frameworks in the context of case-based evidence on groups made stateless or "functionally stateless" in migration, such as minority women displaced across borders and transgender asylum seekers facing documentation mismatch. The argument goes in three stages: first, it demonstrates how gendered norms are integrated into citizenship transmission and identity recognition; second, it follows the trail of migration controls that boost those norms at borders, in camps, and in labor markets; finally, it shows how economic dependence and violence risk giving rise to legal non-recognition, thus creating intergenerational exclusion. The contribution is twofold: conceptually, it delineates intersectional precarity as a set of mechanisms rather than a descriptive label; normatively, it shifts the focus of reform from the mere granting of status to the transformation of the gendered rules of recognition- birth registration, gender and parentage markers, and access to work and justice- without which formal nationality cannot guarantee substantive belonging
OCEAN FOR LIFE AND THE MISSION TO INCREASE INCOME FOR TARGET COMMUNITIES AROUND THE GULF OF THAILAND: ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Full text linkThe "Ocean for Life" project by PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) aims to conserve and restore marine ecosystems while supporting economic growth and improving the quality of life in coastal communities. To achieve this, PTTEP has implemented a marine aquaculture learning center and a seafood product development project in 17 provinces around the Gulf of Thailand. The goal is to boost the income of participating communities. To ensure the project's effectiveness and standards, PTTEP commissioned Thammasat University's Research and Consulting Center to study and evaluate the income of the target communities. The study found that the ongoing marine learning center project significantly increased marine life, leading to higher fish catches and helping to preserve local fishing jobs and reduce migration. However, the value of the catch did not increase proportionally with the amount caught. Key factors affecting income include boat operating expenses and maintenance costs, which vary by boat size and type. Although the seafood product development project increased the quantity and variety of processed seafood, it did not significantly boost income for members compared to the learning center project. This is due to the abundance of similar products in the market, limited distribution methods, and inconsistent pricing. The research center recommended improvements in research and project development to help "Ocean for Life" achieve its future objectives
FROM CALLIGRAPHY TO CONCEPTUAL: THE TRANSFORMATION OF ISLAMIC IDEAS IN MODERN MALAYSIAN ART PRACTICE IN THE 1970S
Full text linkThis paper examines the transformation of Islamic ideas in modern art practice in Malaysia, focusing on the 1970s, a period marked by a shift from calligraphic visualization to conceptual expression. The development of modern Malaysian art is unique, emerging from the ideological convergence influenced by Islam as a way of life (ad-din) and the injection of Western modern values during the British colonial era. This context has given rise to dilemmas and questions regarding the identity of Islamic and modern art in Malaysia. This review identifies two main approaches to integrating Islamic elements into local modern art. Firstly, an approach where Western forms absorb Islamic elements, commonly adopted by artists formally trained in Western fine arts, who imbue their works with Islamic images, motifs, or techniques such as Jawi script. Syed Ahmad Jamal and Husin Hourmain exemplify this by leveraging the plasticity of Jawi script for modern expression. Secondly, a less common approach, where Islamic visual forms absorb Western elements, as seen in the work of Haji Omar Basaree, a trained calligrapher who applies modern styles in traditional khat art. The 1970s witnessed a growing awareness among Malay artists to revisit their cultural and traditional roots. This spurred a deeper exploration of Islamic ideas, moving beyond the decorative use of Jawi script to a profound engagement with Islamic metaphysics and cosmology. Artists such as Ponirin Amin and Zakaria Awang demonstrated a propensity for conceptual works that convey contemplation and personal monologues with Islam. This transformation signifies an evolution in the understanding and representation of Islam within Malaysian modern visual art, progressing from superficial visual elements to more sophisticated and profound interpretations, reflecting an ideological shift from modern to contemporary
ART AS A TOOL FOR ACHIEVING SOCIAL INCLUSION: AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL PRACTICES IN MIGRANT CONTEXTS
Full text linkThis paper examines how migrant artists employ autobiographical art to navigate displacement, negotiate their identities, and promote a sense of belonging in new cultural contexts. In migration settings, art extends beyond fairness, functioning as a site of memory, resilience, and activism that links personal experience with broader social narratives. Adapting a constructivist epistemology, the study combines in-depth interviews with practising artists, autoethnographic reflection, and analysis of creative works. This qualitative approach highlights both individual trajectories and shared challenges, positioning the voices of migrant artists at the centre of interpretation. Findings identify five key themes: Artistic Journeys, shaped by migration, education, and career transformation; Autobiographical Art as Identity, Healing, and Resistance, where art becomes a tool for recovery and advocacy; Heritage and Cultural Continuity, which sustains traditions across transnational spaces; Social Challenges and Structural Barriers, including discrimination and institutional inequities; and Cross-Cultural Collaboration and Social Responsibility, reflecting artists’ commitments to dialogue, community-building, and social change. The analysis draws on Bhabha’s Third Space Theory to illuminate hybrid identities, Narrative Identity Theory to emphasise storytelling and resilience, and Critical Race and Intersectionality Theory to examine structural inequities. Levitt’s notion of Social Change through Art further demonstrates how creative practices catalyse dialogue and collective empowerment. By situating migrant artists’ autobiographical works within these theoretical frameworks, the study demonstrates that art serves not only as a means of survival and identity construction but also as a powerful tool for promoting social awareness and inclusion. It argues that creative practices play a critical role in fostering intercultural exchange and generating transformative change within multicultural societies.