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PSYSHIELD CENTER: A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM FOR INDONESIAN STUDENTS TO COMBAT CYBERSEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Get PDFCybersexual exploitation among adolescents has become an alarming phenomenon requiring urgent and collective attention. Reports from the Indonesian National Police reveal a significant increase in cases between 2020 and 2022, indicating a troubling trend of growing child victimization. Previous interventions have not been sufficiently effective, especially in addressing online exploitation among students aged 12–17 years. This study employs a literature review method, analyzing scholarly articles, government data, and international reports through thematic analysis to identify gaps and develop comprehensive strategies.As a result, the PsyShield Center program was conceptualized to provide psychological and legal assistance to victims of cybersexual exploitation within secondary school environments. PsyShield Center incorporates sub-programs such as Scanning, Psycho Campaign, Cyber Report, Cyber Investigation, Rehabilitation, Justice Alliance, and Monitoring. The program also aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 5 and 16, emphasizing gender equality, child protection, and strong legal institutions. Its implementation is guided by SMART (Specific, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic, and Time-bound) targets and utilizes the I-CARE method to ensure structured execution over five years (2024–2028). Furthermore, stakeholder collaboration involving law enforcement, legal aid organizations, educational institutions, and psychological associations strengthens the program’s operational foundation.In conclusion, PsyShield Center represents a strategic, multidisciplinary, and sustainable solution to address the increasing challenge of cybersexual exploitation among Indonesian students. By integrating education, psychological rehabilitation, legal advocacy, and technological innovation, the program not only seeks to respond to immediate needs but also aims to foster a long-term systemic shift toward a safer environment for children online. Effective collaboration across sectors and continuous evaluation will be essential for realizing the full potential of PsyShield Center in protecting Indonesia’s young generation
M&A in the Energy Sector: A Brazilian Complex Negotiation Case
Get PDFThe article explores a merger and acquisition case in southern Brazil involving a buyer, a seller, and an investment fund. The negotiation process included vseveral issues such as guarantees, a "kicker" clause for profits from asset resale, minimum limits, flexibility, and potential concessions. The investment fund prioritized risk mitigation, while the buyer aimed to ensure the project's financial sustainability, highlighting seemingly irreconcilable interests. The resolution of this negotiation is examined in the case study
The Impact of Cross-Cultural and Cross-Linguistic Differences on Refugees Integration: A Study of Mahama Camp in Rwanda
Get PDFThis study investigates and provided solutions to cultural and linguistic challenges in Mahama Camp where refugees and camp staff are from various cultural backgrounds. The specific objectives that guided the study are: to discover the causes and effects of cultural and communication challenges in Mahama Refugee Camp; and to investigate potential strategies and interventions to address these challenges. The theories that underpin this study are Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT), Cultural Dimensions Theory (CDT) and Sociocultural Theory (SCT).To achieve above-mentioned objectives, questionnaires and interviews were dispatched to refugees residing in Mahama Camp, camp staff, non-governmental organisations and the hosting community members. The data collected were coded in SPSS software, analysed and presented them using tables and figures. The findings revealed that refugees in Mahama Refugee Camp face cultural and communication challenges including cultural diversities (82.4%), language differences (85.3%), overcrowding and lack of privacy (66.7%), discrimination and racism (21.6%), and ethnocentrism (31.4%).The findings also showed that effects of multicultural challenges to refugees include culture shock (67.6%), increased stress and anxiety (88.2%), sense of isolation and depression (75.5%), loss of identity (36.3%), and feeling of displacement (29.4%). The study recommends all the actors involved, including the government of Rwanda, non-government organisations, and refugees, to provide psychological preparedness training, organize regular community dialogues, provide intercultural integration trainings, cultural immersion workshops and festivals, and organize mass sports activities in order to overcome multicultural challenges in the camp
Evaluation of non-human factors responsible for accidents in oil and gas companies in Niger Delta
Get PDFThe study was carried out to evaluate the non-human factors responsible for accident causation in the oil and gas companies in the Niger Delta region. These non-human factors (NHFs) were captured using natural occurrence factor (NOF) and site location factors (SLF) while accident causation was conceptualized using rate of accidents (RA) and rate of incidents (RI). Cross-sectional and inferential designs were adopted and population comprised of field-workers of six sampled oil and gas companies in Niger-Delta from which 440 samples were obtained using Multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected using questionnaire designed based on 5-point Likert and data analysis were done with descriptive statistics and regression using XL-STST version-20.1. The results of the descriptive statistics using weighted average (WA) revealed that the non-human factors which include NOF and SLF are substantial accident causation factors with WA of 3.82 and 3.55>3.00 respectively. and there is high level of accident occurrence which includes RA and RI with WA of 3.92 and 3.99 respectively. The regression analysisthere is positive and significant relationship between non-human factors and accident causation in the oil and gas firms (coefficient of determinant=0.292, p-value=0.000). The study concluded that non-human factors are substantial accident causalities factors in oil and gas firms in Niger-Delta. The study recommended that management of the oil and gas firms in Niger-delta should consider and use safer platforms that could withstand different level of weather adversity in order to assure safety of oil and gas workers in the platform especially deep-sea offshore oil and gas operations because the outcome of the current study has established that non-human factor like natural occurrences and site locations are substantial predictors of accident causation in the oil and gas firms operating in the Niger-Delta
Influence of Firm Size, Leverage, and External Environments on EPS of Quoted Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria
Get PDFThis study examines how internal corporate characteristics—specifically firm size and leverage affect earnings per share among listed consumer goods companies in Nigeria, while also assessing the moderating influence of external environmental factors such as inflation and governance quality. Panel data covering 14 consumer goods companies listed in Nigeria from 2006 to 2023 were analyzed using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression techniques. The results show that neither firm size nor leverage significantlyimpacts EPS. However, when considering macroeconomic interactions, leverage combined with inflation was found to significantly reduce EPS, highlighting the heightened risk associated with debt financing in inflationary conditions. Conversely, governance qualitydid not significantly alter the relationship between corporate attributes and firm value. Share price emerged as a robust control variable, demonstrating a strong and positive correlation with EPS. These findings underscore the importance of external macroeconomic and institutional contexts in shaping the profitability of firms and provide practical insights for corporate decision-makers and policymakers aiming to improve firm-level performance in emerging markets
Towards a Gender Perspective: Examining Entrepreneurial Resilience and SME Success in Nigeria
Get PDFPurpose Ability to pull through and rebound to business is significant for entrepreneurs after failures and setbacks. While resilience is widely acknowledged as a crucial factor in explaining firms’ outcomes, limited research has explored its gendered dimensions, especially in the Nigerian context. This study explores the relationship between entrepreneurial resilience and SME success, with a particular focus on gender as a moderating variable.
Design/methodology/approach The study used a survey research design. Data were collected from 350 SME owners across Nigeria, of which 238 valid responses were analysed. Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) was used to evaluate resilience across three dimensions: hardiness, resourcefulness, and optimism. Regression analysis was used to examine the direct and moderated effect on entrepreneurial success.
Findings The findings revealed a significant positive association between entrepreneurial resilience and SME success. Resilience dimensions collectively explain 32.1% of the variance in entrepreneurial success (R² = 0.321, F = 38.428, p < 0.001), with all predictor variables; hardiness (t = 3.763), resourcefulness (t = 3.379), and optimism (t = 1.998) having significant impacts (p < 0.05). Including gender as a moderating variable, also reports a significant improvement in explanatory power (R² = 0.328, F = 58.747, p < 0.001), indicating that gender stimulate the strength of the association between resilience and success.
Originality/value The study fills a critical gap in literature by highlighting the gendered nature of entrepreneurial resilience in SME success in Nigeria. The findings offer practical implications for policy development and support systems tailored to strengthen resilience among male and female entrepreneurs, thereby enhancing SME sustainability and growth
Creating Value in Adversity: An Integrative Negotiation Approach to Labor Conflict Resolution in Brazil
Get PDFThis case study examines the negotiation process in a labor dispute between a union of public transportation companies and the Labor Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) in southern Brazil. After being sentenced to pay collective moral damages, the union employed integrative negotiation techniques to reach a mutually beneficial agreement, allocating the payment to victims of floods in Rio Grande do Sul. The study highlights the effectiveness of collaborative negotiation in coping with underlying interests, resolving complex disputes, and creating value for all parties involved
DESIGN OF ENERGY OPTIMIZATION CONTROL MODEL FOR THREE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR
Get PDFThere is usually an imbalance between energy supplied and the amount of energy needed by the ever growing population of the world. Induction motors which is an energy consuming machines is highly used in many industries due to their low cost and low maintenance cost. The influence of these motors (in terms of energy consumption) in energy-intensive industries is significant with respect to total input cost. This work focusedon designing an energy optimization control model for three phase induction motor using the classical optimal controller technique. This was achieved by minimizing the stator current to the least possible value by optimizing the energy drawn by the induction motor for a given torque. The stator voltage values of the induction motor were studied by varying the modulation index (Ma) using the principle of constant flux. The classical optimal control system which uses information on the torque of the motor was used to generate the appropriate voltage amplitude that minimizes the induction motor energy consumption. The classical optimal current controller models were configured for a set of experimental data using the information generated for the approximate minimum stator current value according to fitness functions. The models were implemented using MATLAB/Simulink toolbox and were validated by simulation using a typical three-phase induction motor of 4000W, 400V at a nominal frequency of 50Hz. From the result, it was observed that, the energies drawn by the induction motorwhen using the optimal controller model were highly minimized when compared to the open-loop method. This work has showed that classical control system can be used to minimize the energy consumption of an induction motor to a least possible value for a given output torque
Negotiation and Conflict Management in Brazilian Labor Law: Dispute Over a Fatal Work Accident
Get PDFThis article addresses the negotiation process in a workplace accident case involving the mysterious death of an employee at a marble factory the negotiation aimed to settle for the company and the deceased employee's family the attorney representing the company employed strategic negotiation tactics to settle for R$ 500,000 (90,000). The case highlights the significance of effective communication, flexibility, and a deep understanding of the client's underlying interests to thrive. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of negotiation in resolving complex conflicts and achieving mutually beneficial agreements
Comparison of Health Dispute Mediation Mechanisms in Indonesia and ASEAN Countries
Get PDFThe health dispute mediation mechanism in Indonesia has not yet developed optimally and remains general in nature, failing to specifically accommodate the complexities of medical cases. In contrast, several ASEAN countries such as Malaysia and Singaporehave established more structured and effective health mediation systems. This study aims to compare the health dispute mediation mechanisms in Indonesia and selected ASEAN countries in order to identify weaknesses and formulate recommendations for improvement. The method employed is a normative juridical approach through legal comparative analysis and literature review.
The research findings indicate that Indonesia does not yet have a specialized mediation institution, lacks specific sectoral regulations, and has a shortage of mediators with medical expertise. On the other hand, other ASEAN countries have developed institutions and regulations that support professional and efficient dispute resolution. Therefore, Indonesia needs to establish an independent health mediation body, develop sectoral regulations, and enhance the capacity of mediators in order to strengthen its medical dispute resolution system