Institutional Aspects Research Articles

IDENTIFIKASI KARAKTERISTIK RUANG KREATIF DALAM MENDUKUNG KOTA KREATIF: STUDI KASUS KOTA BANDUNG

Bandung City exemplifies this as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. While the government establishes creative spaces like the Bandung Creative Hub, organic community-driven spaces also thrive. Each space possesses unique characteristics, but ideal creative spaces should meet criteria related to institutional support, flexible regulations, and diverse human resources. This mixed-methods study aims to identify the characteristics of Bandung's creative spaces based on institutional, regulatory, and human resource aspects. Qualitative data from interviews will be quantitatively assessed to compare with ideal criteria. Understanding these characteristics can inform urban planning and policy for fostering creative economies. Furthermore, creative space is also believed that it can foster creativity, innovation, and knowledge-based economic growth.

서울시 청년수당 도입에 관한 연구

The purpose of this study is to focus on the manager’s role in adopting the youth allowance in Seoul Metropolitan Government. In the process of adoption, there had been conflicts between central government and Seoul. This study tries to evaluate political management based on Mark Moore(1995)’s framework that emphasize the importance of strategic management perspective. While current studies mainly focus on the legal･institutional and social welfare aspects, this study focus on the role of public manager. According to analysis, ‘Entrepreneurial Advocacy’, Managing Policy Development’, and ‘Negotiation’ have important role in adopting youth allowance in Seoul.

INSTITUTIONAL ASPECTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE: A SOCIO-ECONOMIC VIEW

Institutional aspects of higher education quality assurance have been considered. The controversial aspects of the integration of the Kazakh higher education system into a single educational space have been studied. The factors hindering the innovative development of higher education have been analyzed. The features of the National Education Quality Assessment System, including procedures for input, intermediate and output control, have been considered. The expanding mass character of higher education and its accessibility exacerbate the problem of quality assurance as the most important competitive advantage of a university. Recommendations have been given for developing the culture of quality education, improving the National Qualifications System, increasing the effectiveness of the universityemployer social partnership in the development of practice-oriented programs in the format of a competency-based approach. The need to increase budget funding for higher education and to improve the social status of university teachers has been emphasized, which will have a positive impact on the growth of economic indicators.

Bridging organizational identity work and institutional work: Preserving the identity of the Church of Norway through institutional change

Applying institutional theory to organizational identity (OI) work, this article analyzes how the OI of the Church of Norway was reformulated when it was disestablished as a state church. Building on social constructionist perspectives and their implications for agency, drawing on a case study, this article deepens the link between institutional work and OI research by promoting institutional work as an analytical tool to understand OI work. Deviating from current trends in OI research, which emphasize the discursive bottom-up work of organizational members, this work focuses on the pivotal role of regulative elements in a highly institutionalized organization and questions the division between a social actor and the social constructionist perspective of OI. It calls for more empirical research on OI work, which encompasses broader institutional aspects.

Analisis Ekonomi Pekerja Migran Indonesia dalam Memilih Jenis Pekerjaan pada BP3MI Provinsi Jawa Barat

This article presents the results of economic research on Indonesian migrant workers in choosing the type of work. Primary data were obtained through a survey of prospective migrant workers managed by the Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Agency of West Java Province. The data explored represent the economic, social, demographic, and institutional aspects of migration, with mixed data properties, namely nominal, ordinal and multinomial. The qualitative limited dependent variable (QLDV) econometric method was used to estimate the multinomial logit equation. The results of the marginal effects estimation found that education level, wage level in the destination country, lack of job opportunities in the place of residence, experience working as a migrant worker, domestic wages, and the existence of income from household members other than husband and wife explained the decision to choose the type of job to work. The probability of choosing the operator/factory occupation is 0.3954, which is greater than other occupations. With a high school education level and an overseas wage of IDR 15.26 million per month.

Innovative multimodal Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) supervision practices for master’s and doctoral candidates

Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) is on the rise to cater to non-traditional students. However, the surge in master's and doctoral students opting for ODeL raises concerns about the quality and timely completion of degrees. Existing literature on student attrition in higher education indicates that both student-related factors and institutional variables significantly impact completion rates. Factors such as students' sense of connection or isolation, as well as institutional aspects like supervisor responsiveness to feedback and feedforward, contribute to student persistence. To address this early attrition and extended stays in postgraduate studies, a community of practice (CoP), comprising lecturers and master’s and doctoral students was formed. The CoP employed the Social Learning Theory (SLT) approach to initiate collaborative partnerships designed to promote a research culture and explore alternative approaches to curb master’s and doctoral late completion and attrition. This paper reports on a study undertaken to explore the experiences, perceptions and insights of master’s and doctoral candidates regarding the implementation of innovative multimodal Open Distance e-Learning supervision practices. Grounded in SLT, the exploratory case study employed an open-ended questionnaire to gather data from the students participating in the support programme. The findings revealed the positive impact of innovative practices on candidates' academic development and overall research experience. The findings further demonstrated that virtual communication tools have significantly enhanced collaboration between candidates and supervisors, breaking down geographical barriers and facilitating real-time feedback and guidance. The innovative multimodal OdeL supervision practices gave master’s and doctoral candidates flexibility and increased their learning engagement.

A Comparative Study on separation of power in India, UK and USA Constitution

India has its written Constitution, it is said to be lengthy. It is a Holy text to the Citizens of India. The Constitution entails Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties in Part III and Part IV respectively. The Constitution has recognized the separation of powers as part of it. 'Separation of Powers' is a basic principle where powers and responsibilities are divided among the executive, legislative and judicial branches. The study takes a multidimensional approach, taking into account institutional, political, historical, and legal aspects. The author attempted to analyze the doctrine of Separation of Powers as envisaged under the Constitution of India and also the author would like to demonstrate the difficulties faced by the three wings of the government in practice while implementing the provisions of the Constitution. The author also draws a comparative analysis with the Indian, US (the United States of America), UK (United Kingdom) Constitutions regarding the scheme of Separation of Powers Key words: Separation of power, Executive; Legislative; Judiciary; Constitution of India

Effect of the national business system on the disclosure of greenhouse gases emissions: multi-country evidence

Methodology: Institutional Theory and the National Business System approach were used to propose the research hypotheses. The work evaluated 1,072 companies from the 10 largest economies in the world, using econometric models and statistical analysis.Purpose: Investigate the effect of the national business system on the disclosure of greenhouse gases by companies from the largest economies in the world.Findings: The results indicate that institutional factors, such as the political, financial and cultural systems affect the disclosure of greenhouse gases. Thus, institutional pressure from countries can determine the environmental performance of their firms. However, the results showed that the country’s level of development is not an explanatory variable for the disclosure of atmospheric emissions.Practical implications: The research presents the impact of formal and informal institutions on the disclosure practices of companies, suggesting that policy makers could influence it by strengthening certain institutional aspects. Originality/Value: Although there is an increasing volume of research on the disclosure of corporate social responsibility, few studies are dedicated to comparing the disclosure of greenhouse gases in the light of the national business system.

A multi-criteria model of supply chain sustainability assessment and improvement for sugarcane agroindustry

The sustainability of the sugarcane agro-industry supply chain plays a crucial role in providing economic benefits, minimizing social and environmental impacts, and optimizing resource utilization. This research aims to analyze the sustainability performance of the sugarcane agro-industry supply chain using multi-criteria assessment and formulate strategies for sustainability improvement. The study proposes a multi-criteria assessment model with twenty-eight indicators and four dimensions of sustainability: economic, social, environmental, and resources, which were developed based on previous research. The fuzzy inference system (FIS) and multi-dimensional scaling (MDS) methods were utilized to analyze the multi-criteria indicators of sustainability performance in each dimension and overall supply chain. The Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) model was used to aggregate multi-dimension sustainability to achieve overall sustainability performance. A fuzzy cognitive map (FCM) framework was developed to formulate strategies for improving the sustainability performance of the supply chain. The research was verified at two sugar mill locations in Java Island, Indonesia. The FIS and MDS models successfully analyzed the sustainability performance of the two sugar agro-industries, showing an average value of “quite sustainable”. The overall sustainability performance using the ANFIS model for mill A and B were 57.2 and 61.9, respectively. Series of FGDs combined with the FCM model successfully formulated five clusters of strategies as initiatives in improving the sustainability performance, namely raw material provision, harvesting and post-harvest activities, production process optimization, IT-based technology implementation, and institutional aspects. This present work seeks to contributes to the development of multi-criteria of sustainability performance for the food industry's supply chain. It also proposes a comprehensive framework for analyzing and improving sustainable supply chain performance under uncertainty using a combination of conventional and fuzzy assessment modeling approach. A practical initiative strategy in sustainability improvement is revealed for the sugarcane agroindustry's supply chain.

Концепция финансового контроля деятельности профессиональных участников рынка ценных бумаг в современных экономических условиях

The article provides an overview of the institutional aspects of regulating the securities market professional participants’ activities, allowing to identify key shortcomings in their functioning and reveal the insufficient effectiveness of control measures. The aim is to develop a concept of financial control taking into account the identified problematic factors and ensure the possibility of improving the financial control system in the context of professional participants representing the subjective side of the financial market. The methodological novelty of the author’s approach lies in the research algorithm. It includes creating the state financial control concept for the securities market professional participants’ activities based on the analysis of scientific literature, the definition of characteristic problems in the state financial control, the disclosure of the structure of its improvement concept by creating indicators for monitoring and formulating proposals for implementing the recommended measures. The financial control procedure ensures the activities’ legality, the implementation of the current regulatory framework for conducting transactions of financial resources, the openness and accessibility of financial transaction mechanisms. Currently, there are organizational and regulatory gaps that directly affect the financial control procedure, caused by, among other things, digital solutions, the introduction of the digital ruble and a number of other transformations. The result of the research is the author’s concept aimed at improving the financial control system of securities market professional participants’ activities.

Exploring success factors and relationships in virtual learning using ISM and fuzzy MICMAC analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic's consequences have led to a global change in educational settings towards online learning. The utilization of virtual learning (VL) has increased significantly. This study aimed to extract the success factors of VL and also examine the relationships among them. The research method involves examining factors identified in the literature review and seeking confirmation from experts using the Content Validity Index (CVI) method. Ten success factors are extracted and confirmed, including Technological, Management, Learning Capability, Pedagogical, Ethical, Resource Support, Interface Design, Evaluation, Institutional, and Study Environment. Based on the Interpretive Structural Model (ISM) method and the fuzzy matrix of cross-impact multiplications applied to classification (MICMAC), which divides the factors into five levels, the relationship between these factors is examined. Level I emphasizes the importance of evaluation mechanisms. Level II stresses integrating pedagogical, ethical, resource support, and institutional aspects. Level III highlights the alignment of learner capabilities with platform interfaces. Level IV underscores the significance of the learning environment. Lastly, Level V emphasizes the interplay between technology and management in VL's expansion. The findings of this study can be developed and customized through collaboration among instructors, learners, and institutions. Moreover, the findings from correlating success factors can be applied in practical learning experiments or utilized to develop efficient modeling manuals.

Academic library science and its contribution to the development of bibliology and information science in Poland, 1945–2015

The aim of the study is to present the origins and development of academic institutions educat- ing librarians in Poland between 1945 and 2015, taking into account the institutional and scholarly aspects. In the first part of the paper the author presents the history of various institutions — university faculties, departments and institutes — arranged diachronically in three stages (1945–1974, 1975–1989, 1990–2015). She takes into account the circumstances of their establishment (including the legal framework), their organisers, staff, organisational structures and their changes. In addition, she points to other components of academic life influencing the work of academic library science centres, such as conferences and journals. In the second part, devoted to a discussion of bibliological and information-science research conducted at Polish universities, the author focuses on various issues, treating chronology only as an element organising descriptions of research processes at individual library studies centres. She identifies the areas of research, as well as changes in the thematic foci in the analysed period, citing selected scholars and their most important works. Like in part one, she also discusses the social, political and cultural determinants stimulating research processes, paying particular attention to the impact of new technologies and media. The author’s overview confirms the huge role the academic institutions engaged in library studies play in the consolidation of the position of bibliology as an academic discipline, but at the same time, she shows how the research profile of book studies has been changing in recent years, including issues associated with information science and new technologies.

The Possibility of Applying Total Quality Management at the Higher Institute of Science and Technology – SUSA

In this study, an attempt was made to determine the possibility of applying total quality management in the Higher Institute of Science and Technology (SUSA) and to explain what needs to be done to create high-quality and qualified education and educational institutions in individuals and regions. Institutional aspects of education management. Within this framework, a number of domains from different sources are defined, different characteristics are highlighted, and efforts to improve the understanding of quality are discussed. The management model will enable educational institutions to survive under the conditions of global competition, cooperation should be developed in the form of innovation, modernity, liberalism, openness, development, change and catch-up. Quality is most clearly defined as customer satisfaction. In educational institutions, especially educational administrators, lecturers, teaching assistants, students, parents and educational institutions, the purpose is to improve the quality of lecturers as an overall environmental education.

How informal financial service institutes facilitate the financial inclusion of low-income, unbanked consumers

PurposeThe present study aimed to provide an understanding of the roles of community-based financial service organizations (i.e. rotating savings and credit associations [ROSCAs] as institutional pillars in facilitating low-income, unbanked consumers’ access to informal financial services).Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 39 low-income, unbanked consumers participating in ROSCAs in Pakistan, where only 21% of adults have a bank account and almost four out of five individuals live on a low income. The obtained data were analyzed using the thematic analysis technique.FindingsROSCAs’ regulatory, sociocultural and cognitive aspects facilitate low-income, unbanked consumers’ utilization of informal financial services owing to their approachability by, suitability for, and fairness to such consumers. Thus, they promote such consumers’ financial inclusion.Practical implicationsLow-income consumers are mostly unable to access formal financial services due to the existing supply- and demand-side impediments. Understanding ROSCAs’ institutional functioning can help formal financial service providers create more transformative financial services based on the positive institutional aspects of ROSCAs to enhance poor consumers’ financial inclusion and well-being.Social implicationsThe inclusion of low-income, unbanked consumers in formal banking services will help them better control their finances.Originality/valueMany low-income, unbanked consumers in developing countries utilize informal financial services to meet their basic financial needs, but service researchers have rarely investigated how informal financial institutions function. The present study showed that ROSCAs, as informal institutions, meet low-income, unbanked consumers’ personal, social and financial needs in a befitting manner, which encourages such consumers to use the financial services offered by ROSCAs.

Estado de la formación robótica en la residencia de urología: resultados de una encuesta nacional en España

Introduction and objectiveThe increasing number of robotic urological procedures observed in recent years highlights the need to expand training opportunities in robotic surgery. Our objective is to investigate the state of robotic training during urology residency in Spain in order to identify significant deficiencies. Materials and methodsA 20-item online survey was conducted among urology residents in Spain who were registered in the database of the Residents and Young Urologists Group of the Spanish Association of Urology. The survey assessed subjective opinions, institutional aspects, training resources, and experience regarding robotic surgery. A total of 455 email invitations were sent throughout the year 2021. Descriptive analysis of the responses was performed. ResultsThe participation rate reached 30%, with a total of 135 residents. The 52% of respondents lacked access to a robotic system in their institution, of which only 48% could compensate for this deficiency through external rotations. Among those with access to a robotic system, 25% and 23% reported having access to theoretical and practical training, respectively. The existence of a formal training program was low (13%) and 85% of the respondents considered robotic surgery training in Spain to be deficient. ConclusionsTraining for Spanish residents in robotic urological surgery is perceived as inadequate, emphasizing the crucial need for improvement in training programs in this field.

Understanding Zakat as a Form of Women's Empowerment Through the Role of Fatayat NU in Jember Regency

Understanding zakat in Islam is very important for everyone, especiallywomen. Where women have a vital role in the family, both as companionsto their husbands and also as educators for their future children. Literacyand a good understanding of zakat is one factormuzakkiin making thedecision to pay zakat, whether zakat fitrah or zakat maal. Apart from that,understanding zakat is also a symbol of empowerment because zakat is adistribution of assets that can create prosperity and overcome poverty.Determining the location in this research uses techniquespurposive areanamely at the NU Fatayat Organization at the Jember Regency BranchLevel. The technique for determining informants in this research usestechniquespurposive sampling, then techniques for obtaining data frominformants use techniquessnowball sampling. Data collection techniqueswere carried out using observation, interviews and documentationtechniques. Data validity checking techniques use extended participation,increased persistence, and triangulation. Data analysis was carried out byprior analysis in the field and analysis in the field. The research resultsillustrate that Fatayat women have understood the concept of zakat ingeneral from their own perspective in terms of aspectsmuzakki,mustahiqand institutional aspects. However, it is still felt that theunderstanding of zakat maal needs to be further disseminated to thecommunity. The Fatayat NU organization plays a role in providing access,awareness and participation regarding zakat to women. With theexistence of economic, social and da'wah structures, there is greatpotential if education and understanding of zakat is used as anempowerment program. So that in the end it can create a zakat literatesociety.

Частноправовое содержание института резервирования максимальной электрической мощности

This article analyzes the main legal trends in the field of maximum electrical capacity reserve in the Russian Federation in the light of energy law innovations. The article examines the various meanings of the concept of maximum electrical capacity reserve, the development trends of the legal substance of the institution of maximum electrical capacity reserve, and contains a comparative legal analysis of foreign law provisions. The identified aspects of the new institution of Russian energy law allow us to conclude that there is excessive public legal regulation of private law relations in this field. The author substantiates the point of view that the potential development of a standard agreement with a condition for maximum electrical capacity reserve will affect the reduction of the discretion of the parties to the agreement and upset the balance of interests of all parties to the legal relations in question. The article discusses options of using the most balanced mechanism for legal regulation of relations associated with maximum electrical capacity reserve in Russia.

Dry Land Management Using Agroforestry Systems In Trenggalek Regency, East Java

Dryland management with an agroforestry system is essential and urgent. Currently, the existence of forests has experienced pressure on forest areas and forest resources, which threatens the integrity of forest areas due to the increase in land area, which is categorized as dry. This research aims to determine the size of ​​dry land and the dominant factors that drive the damage rate. This research aims to analyze agroforestry systems with cropping patterns on dry land. This research uses survey, analysis, and needs analysis methods of decent living. Results The agroforestry system used to develop critical land is a human effort to control its reciprocal relationship with natural resources, with the hope that expanding the use of dry land by implementing a directed and planned agroforestry system for the people can improve the economy of the people around the primary forest which is based on forest products. The development of dry land management with an agroforestry system in community forest areas as a result of reforestation and forest development project activities from an institutional aspect is also able to foster farmer innovation in increasing the productivity of their land, one of which is the success of building community forests as a group on marginal land.

Online Teacher Professional Development (oTPD) for Digital Competencies in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of the Literature

The need for professional development for digital, subject-specific competencies is increasing among educators in higher education. With online teacher professional development (oTPD), this demand can be accommodated flexibly. The article presents a systematic review of the literature and evidence on oTPD for digital competencies in higher education. The purpose of the review is to identify factors that influence the effect of an oTPD programme. A total of 661 peer-reviewed articles that included empirical studies and literature reviews related to oTPD from 2010 and onwards were identified using the EBSCO and ERIC databases and screened. 57 of these were coded and included in the analysis, and 604 articles were excluded due to wrong focus, educational level, publication type, or year. The analysis identifies sixteen underlying factors that influence the effect of oTPD related to either the institutional aspect, the design of the programme, and/or the delivery of the programme. Furthermore, the review identifies political implications for research on oTPD—the institutional context including technical solutions, the general pedagogical approach, and educator support—and methodological limitations related to the ambiguity of the oTPD concepts and the transferability of case studies, which call for more research.

Biogas utilization and its socioeconomic implications: exploring the drivers of energy selection in Southern Ethiopia’s Gurage zone

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the potential and challenges of biogas utilization as an alternative and sustainable energy source in the Gurage zone of Southern Ethiopia, where traditional energy sources such as firewood and charcoal are widely used. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a mixed-methods approach to collect and analyze data from different sources and perspectives. The research collects quantitative data from structured interviews with 200 rural households who use biogas or other energy sources, and qualitative data from key informant interviews and focus group discussions with biogas experts, local authorities and community leaders. Socioeconomic analysis is conducted to assess the importance of biogas in terms of income, expenditure, health and environmental benefits, and a multivariate probit model is used to identify the factors influencing biogas energy adoption among rural households. Findings The findings indicate that biogas users are more likely to substitute traditional energy sources with biogas for cooking, lighting and heating purposes. The model reveals that age, sex, education level, land size and livestock quantity influence biogas energy adoption, whereas income, distance to market and access to credit do not have a significant effect. The findings also show that biogas users have higher income, lower expenditure, better health and lower greenhouse gas emissions than nonusers. Research limitations/implications The study concludes that the socioeconomic impact of biogas varies among households based on location and lifestyle. The study also highlights the need for further research on the technical, institutional and behavioral aspects of biogas utilization in different contexts. Practical implications To address the challenges faced by biogas users and their energy choices, such as lack of awareness, maintenance, quality control and affordability, the study suggests exploring biogas energy to meet the diverse needs of cattle owners in different regions. The study also recommends enhancing the capacity of local stakeholders, promoting public–private partnerships, and developing supportive policies and regulations for biogas development in Ethiopia. Social implications The study implies that biogas utilization can contribute to social development by improving the living standards, health status and gender equality of rural households. The study also suggests that biogas utilization can foster social cohesion and empowerment by creating opportunities for collective action, knowledge sharing and income generation among biogas users and their communities. Originality/value The study provides a comprehensive and empirical analysis of the socioeconomic landscape of biogas utilization and the determinants of energy choice in the Gurage zone of Southern Ethiopia. The study also offers valuable insights and recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders involved in biogas development in Ethiopia and other developing countries.