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Labor Migration and Its Causes for Governance: Modeling the Intensity of Threat Impact through a Proposed Methodological Approach: The Example of Ukraine, Within the Periods Before and During COVID-19 and Military Operations
Full text linkThe conducted research is characterized by the originality and complexity of the approach due to the initial consideration of the phenomenon of labor migration from the position of one that has a global nature, significantly affects the dynamics of the world economy and increases in scale and is determined by a number of advantages and threats, and subsequently the generalizations made were used for mathematical modeling. It is proved that labor migration should be considered at least at two levels, that is, the state and each individual who is forced to participate in such processes under certain circumstances. It is specified that we are talking about a number of advantages, but also threats that arise and change due to the influence of key factors at each of the indicated levels. It is substantiated that it is the threats that require attention, the impact of which can become significant, and therefore harm the achievement of a positive effect. The modeling conducted on the basis of real data on Ukraine, which occupies a leading position among labor-exporting countries, over three time periods, i.e. before 2019, from 2019 to 2021, when COVID-19 dominated, and from 2022, as the beginning of a new phase of the military conflict with the Russian Federation, generally made it possible to track the change in the level of impact of threats associated with labor migration. The results obtained can serve as the necessary information basis for making changes in state policy not only in Ukraine, but also in other countries, as well as for each labor migrant to take action to reduce current threats
The Role of Foreign Shareholders in Online Financial Reporting: A Comparative Study of Malaysia and China
Full text linkWith the COVID-19 pandemic, using the Internet has become a must for businesses to communicate information to users. One of the main aims of online reporting is to serve users outside the geographic area. The purpose of this study is to empirically examine the association between foreign ownership and the extent of online financial reporting in two developing countries, i.e., Malaysia and China. Foreign ownership is the independent variable and the extent of online financial reporting is the dependent variable, with two control variables, i.e., web presentation and type of industry, which includes six industries, namely industrial products, plantation, property & construction, technology, trading & services, and consumer products. This study uses the agency theory and signaling theory to support hypotheses arguments and results. The sample size of this study consists of 300 companies (150 companies from each country) and the data is collected from the websites of the selected companies. OLS regression in STATA software is used to analyze the data. The findings show that companies in Malaysia do not connect their online financial reporting to foreign shareholders as much as companies in China. Interestingly, the results show that web presentation is significantly associated with the extent of online reporting in Malaysia and China. Industrial products, trading & services, and consumer product companies are positively associated with the extent of online reporting in China, but not strongly significant in Malaysia. The results help regulators and other related parties to enhance the level of transparency amongst listed companies in both countries
Smart Farming Revolution: AI-Powered Solutions for Sustainable Growth and Profit
Full text linkThe agricultural sector faces numerous challenges, including resource scarcity climate change and economic sustainable concerns. But the opportunities for transforming through artificial intelligence (AI) are immense, enabling optimized resource utilization, higher crop yield, and reduced waste. As the world progresses toward addressing global food security, AI offers a potent answer to bridge the gap between sustainable agriculture and economic viability. The roles of AI driving tools in sustainable farming, and the implications for cost and benefit, are assessed in this study to see how they may ultimately help to more efficiently invest in smallholder and large scale farming. It analyzed AI applications such as accuracy agriculture, predictive analytics and automated decision making systems to show how AI can revolutionize agriculture. They found that AI tools also increase the efficiency with which resources are put to use, reduce environmental impact and enable farming to be profitable, which are all forces for sustainable agriculture in the years ahead. Furthermore, the use of AI solutions encourages innovation in farming processes, opening up possibilities for a better and greener agricultural future
Competitive Advantage and Innovation Capability: Can It Optimize the Export Marketing Performance of SMEs Coffee in Central Java Indonesia?
Full text linkPhenomenon, coffee SMEs are constrained in achieving competitive advantage which has an impact on suboptimal export marketing performance, innovation capability plays a role as a strategy to strengthen competitiveness to achieve better results in export marketing performance while still focusing on market orientation. Objectives, to test and analyze the direct and indirect influence of MO (CSO and CMO) on EMP through CA and the role of IC on the influence of CA on EMP. Novelty, provides strategic insight for Indonesian coffee SMEs, the importance of exploring available resources to solve competitive advantage problems that will have an impact on export marketing performance. A total of 212 Central Java Indonesian coffee SMEs as samples. Data analysis using PLS-SEM. Findings: MO dimensions (CSO and CMO) significantly have a positive relationship to competitive advantage (CA), but its influence on export marketing performance (EMP) is only significant for CSO, while the influence of CA on EMP is also significant. Further evidence, CA can link both MO dimensions to EMP. The role of innovation capability is proven to strengthen the influence of CA on EMP
Online-Shopping of Muslim Customers: Mapping Potential and Examining the Effects of Islamic Consumer Behavior
Full text linkThis study aims to map the online shopping potential of Muslim customers and estimate the effect of Islamic consumers’ behavior on the level of that potential. This study also proves further about what are the driving factors of Muslim customers in doing online shopping in Islamic perspective. This research is quantitative with cross-sectional data based on a survey of 977 Muslims in Indonesia who actively shopped online in 2023. The findings found that 54.66% of respondents in this study were in the high-potential category. Personal and social aspects are strong predictors for the online shopping potential of Muslim customers. The increase in personal and social aspects causes the tendency of Muslim customers to be in the high potential group in online shopping by 0.522 times and 0.670 times than the customer group in the low potential group. This study highlights the significance of Islamic religiosity choosing online shopping by Muslims, whose conviction values are coordinated into their behavioral dimensions. Practically, this study contributes to e-commerce development policies particularly, for regulators, digital businesses, and also financial practices in planning market-driving strategies for digital business
Principals’ Learning Leadership: Integrating Spiritual and Moral Values in Educational Settings
Full text linkCultivating spiritual-moral values in the school environment is very important. Principals need to encourage teachers to model good spiritual and moral behavior for students. This research aims to describe the role of school principals' learning leadership to empower and develop teacher-teaching competencies in increasing students' achievement motivation based on spiritual-moral values. This study used a qualitative approach with a case study design. The research subjects were three principals and three senior teachers from three Catholic Middle School, Christian Middle School, and Muhammadiyah Islamic Middle School in Malang City, East Java, Indonesia The data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation studies. Data analysis is interactive and continuous until completion. Activities in data analysis are data reduction, power display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The validity of data must be determined through the implementation of inspection techniques. The implementation of the inspection technique in question is based on several specific criteria. These criteria encompass credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The research findings show that principals' learning leadership based on the moral values of spirituality has a practical impact on using teachers' learning competencies to influence students' achievement motivation. In conclusion, the leadership role of school principals based on spiritual-moral values has an impact on improving teacher teaching competence so that learning activities are of higher quality and increase student learning motivation. This research recommendation is a reference for school principals in Indonesia to implement an influential learning leadership role based on spiritual-moral values to remedy the low quality of learning
Culturally Oriented Intergenerational Learning Programs Between Older Adults and Young Children: A Review Study
Full text linkThe integration of culture into intergenerational learning programs between older adults and young children holds immense potential for fostering cultural transmission, intergenerational interaction, and enhancing cultural awareness and respect between them. In addition, this culturally oriented intergenerational learning programs between older adults and young children can foster emotional and social connections for older adults and young children, and supporting multiculturalism while providing participants with profound learning experiences. This article reviews this culturally oriented intergenerational learning programs between older adults and young children, including key aspects of their relationship between culture and intergenerational learning programs, programs goals, program format and content, and potential benefits in this intergenerational learning programs. It is hoped that such discussion can enhance preschool teachers’ understanding for this culturally oriented intergenerational learning programs, and improve the quality of intergenerational learning programs
Managing Ukraine’s Potential for Socio-Economic Recovery: Assessment of Challenges and Development Prospects
Full text linkThe article aims to assess the potential for socio-economic recovery of Ukraine and identify the reserves for its increase. The methodology is based on a system-structural approach using composite and recursive methods. The study includes data on Ukraine’s development potential by four groups (capital, labor, entrepreneurship, innovation) and markers of socio-economic recovery (gross domestic product, labor productivity, research expenditures, budget revenues, the ratio of income to the value of enterprise assets) for 2005-2023. The article reveals that the relationship between the total potential and Ukraine’s economic recovery is direct and short-term (a decrease in potential in 2007-2009, 2013-2014, and 2021-2023 by an average of 0.08 pp, 0.09 pp, and 0.8 pp, respectively, led to a decrease in the rate of socio-economic recovery by 900, and $1,400 per capita, respectively). The rate of recovery with a 1% increase in the country’s total potential is twice as fast as the rate of loss of resistance and decrease in potential. The results allow identifying areas of Ukraine’s potential growth: increasing human capital investment, curbing youth migration, developing virtual employment, creating a favorable investment environment, strengthening infrastructure investment, creating a startup ecosystem, encouraging business with tax incentives, supporting export-oriented enterprises, developing innovation clusters, and digitalizing the economy.
 
Augmented Reality in ELT Materials to Enhance Learner Engagement: Current Trends and Challenges
Full text linkThe development of English Language Teaching (ELT) materials has undergone significant transformation over the past three centuries. A paradigm shift has occurred in the way these materials are created. In the 19th century, textbooks primarily focused on grammar rules, vocabulary lists, and direct translation exercises. Over time, materials evolved to include simple dialogues and illustrations depicting real-life situations, followed by scripted dialogues, audio recordings, and pattern drills. Later, the incorporation of authentic texts, role-plays, and situational activities further enriched ELT resources. More recently, the emergence of Open Educational Resources (OERs), gamified learning apps, and, currently, AI, Augmented Reality (AR), and personalized learning tools has further reshaped the ELT materials. These
developments continue to transform how language is taught and learned. The present research focuses on the 21st century material development in ELT using Augmented Reality (AR). The study explored the latest developments in adopting and designing AR materials for immersive and virtual learning experience. It concentrated on the progressive role of some developing and developed nations like the USA, Australia, and the UK in adapting AR in the educational field. It discussed leading AR tools that enhance listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills. The study also focused on the prospects and challenges in India to the changing scenarios and integration of AR in the language classroom. The findings revealed a positive inclination towards AR-generated content for improving English language skills. India has the potential to be one of the leading nations to embrace AR for designing ELT materials
Strategies for Social Media Marketing to Engage and Shape the Purchase Behavior of Gen Z
Full text linkThis study examines the impact of social media marketing on the purchase behavior of Generation Z (Gen Z) consumers in India. Leveraging platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, social media marketing has emerged as a key driver of consumer engagement and influence. The Study focuses on Indian demographics, the research underscores the effectiveness of social media strategies in connecting with Gen Z consumers. The study identifies that consumer engagement and social media influence significantly impact purchase decisions. Findings emphasize the importance of influencer marketing, brand authenticity, and user-generated content in shaping Gen Z’s behavior