Business Community Research Articles

FEATURES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES CONSOLIDATION IN RUSSIAN LAW

The purpose of the research. The article deals with the problems of reflecting the concept of sustainable development in the Russian legislation. The historical aspects of the formation of this concept in international law are studied, the role of the United Nations in its promotion and development is noted. The main normative legal acts of the Russian Federation reflecting the ideas of sustainable development are considered in order to analyze the nature of the provisions contained in them and assess their effectiveness. Conclusions. The study concluded that there is no single special normative act regulating relations in this area in the Russian Federation, as well as a limited number of sources of national law, generally affecting the issues of achieving sustainable development goals and ESG-agenda implementation. At the same time, a significant role of «soft law» acts (standards, industry recommendations, codes of corporate governance, etc.), which, despite their advisory nature, are important for closing the emerging gap in legal regulation in this area, was noted. Such acts are developed, in particular, by the Bank of Russia and Rosstandart within the limits of their authority, as well as within the framework of initiatives of business associations (primarily, the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs) to develop documents designed to ensure the implementation of sustainable development goals and objectives by business community members on a voluntary basis. Among the possible directions of the legislation improvement, it is proposed to get back to the development of the draft federal law «On Public Non-financial Reporting» taking into account the necessity to amend some of its provisions both in terms of the conceptual apparatus and in terms of fixing specific indicators of such reporting.

Entrepreneurship mentoring in higher education: how does the mentor benefit?

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify entrepreneur mentor benefits and challenges as a result of entrepreneurship mentoring in higher education (HE).Design/methodology/approachAn entrepreneurship mentoring scheme was developed at a UK university to support prospective student entrepreneurs, with mentors being entrepreneurs drawn from the local business community. A mentor-outcomes framework was developed and applied to guide semi-structured interviews.FindingsResults supported the broader applicability of our framework, with a revised framework developed to better represent the entrepreneur mentor context. Alongside psychosocial and personal developmental outcomes, mentors benefitted from entrepreneurial learning, renewed commitment to their own ventures and the development of additional skills sets. Enhanced business performance also manifested itself for some mentors. A range of challenges are presented, some generic to the entrepreneur setting and others more specific to the higher education (HE) setting.Research limitations/implicationsThe framework offered serves as a starting point for further researchers to explore and refine the outcomes of entrepreneur mentoring.Practical implicationsThe findings serve to support those considering developing a mentor programme or including mentoring as part of a formal entrepreneurship education offer, specifically in a university setting but also beyond.Originality/valueThe vast majority of entrepreneurship mentoring studies focus on the benefits to the mentee. By focusing on benefits and challenges for the entrepreneur mentor, this study extends our knowledge of the benefit of entrepreneurship mentoring. It offers an empirically derived entrepreneur mentor outcomes framework, as well as offering insights into challenges for the entrepreneur mentor within an HE setting.

Ethnomethodology Study on The Implementation of Social Responsibility Activities at PT Pertamina Lubricants

Financial Services Authority Regulation No. 51/POJK.03/2017, social and environmental responsibility or abbreviated as TJSL is a commitment to participate in sustainable economic development in order to improve the quality of life and the environment that is beneficial, both for the company itself, the local community, and the community in general TJSL or what we commonly know as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is part of sustainable development that must be carried out by all development actors, namely the government, the community, and also the business community. This study uses a qualitative method with ethnomethodology studies to reveal the practice of CSR implementation at PT Pertamina Lubricants from 2019 to 2023. The purpose of this study is to reveal CSR practices in an effort to maintain sustainability activities at PT Pertamina Lubricants. The triple bottom line and good corporate governance approach are used in this study. Data collection was carried out through interviews, field observations, and literature studies. The results show that PT Pertamina Lubricants has transformed its CSR practices by emphasizing Creating Shared Value (CSV). CSR practices during the Covid-19 pandemic are still ongoing by implementing applicable protocols. The triple bottom line bottom line approach, namely profit, people, and planet, and good corporate governance , has also been implemented.

Inventory Management and Strategy Optimization from The Perspective of Green Supply Chain Management

With the increasing severity of global environmental problems, the business community has begun to seek more sustainable business models. Green Supply chain Management (GSCM), as an important strategy to achieve this goal, emphasizes the integration of environmental protection and resource conservation concepts throughout the supply chain. This paper analyzes the impact of traditional inventory management on the environment, discusses the new model of inventory management under the perspective of GSCM, and puts forward the corresponding optimization strategy. This paper finds that green inventory management not only helps to reduce resource consumption and pollution emissions, but also improves the competitiveness and social image of enterprises. Therefore, the promotion of green inventory management is an important way to achieve sustainable development of enterprises and environmental protection.

Mobilising Practices of Human Resources During COVID-19: Application of Managerial Innovation

The health crisis caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a major negative impact on the human resources of companies of all sizes and in all sectors (cessation of activity, obligation to stay at home). In the absence of compensatory financial measures, company containment (closure) is not an option to avoid more serious social consequences. It is therefore preferable for companies and managers to adopt other measures to limit the impact of this pandemic on human resources. Given this destabilisation of the business community, a number of innovative management practices will emerge and become a real imperative for mobilising human resources. The aim of this article is to identify models of managerial innovation put in place by managers to mobilise human resources during the current health crisis. Based on a review of the literature on managerial innovation and strategies for mobilising human resources in times of health crisis on the one hand and, on the other, a single-site case study of 6 Cameroonian companies operating in different sectors of activity, we show that, under the prism of COVID-19, a number of managerial innovations such as teleworking, team rotation and part-time working, social communication, salary maintenance, health support and coaching can emerge and become real spurs for the mobilisation of human resources.

The Influencing Factors of the Benefits of Operation Cost Management in Service Industry in Shandong

The business community in the service industry is generally unaware of operation cost management and lacks a technique for managing operation costs. The rising expenses of human resources, materials and equipment, rent, and real estate are among the most significant challenges in the service industry. This paper aimed to study the influencing factors of the benefits of operation cost management in the service industry in Shandong. The objectives of the study were: 1) To examine whether human resource costs affect the benefits of operation cost management in the service industry in Shandong; 2) To examine whether material and equipment costs affect the benefits of operation cost management in the service industry in Shandong; and 3) To examine whether rental costs affect the benefits of operation cost management in the service industry in Shandong. This study adopted the quantitative research method. In this study, a total of 378 questionnaires were distributed, with 325 valid questionnaires, and the validity rate was 85.97%. The population consisted of service industry companies in Shandong Province, including restaurants, retail, healthcare, education, and training businesses. Based on the target cost theory, this paper found that: 1) Human resource costs have a significant positive effect on the benefits of operation cost management in the service industry in Shandong; 2) Material and equipment costs have a significant positive effect on the benefits of operation cost management in the service industry in Shandong; and 3) Rental costs have a significant positive effect on the benefits of operation cost management in the service industry in Shandong. For recommendations, operation cost management in the service industry should focus on the following aspects: 1) Optimizing human resource costs; 2) Rationalizing material and equipment costs; 3) Improving rental costs.

Factors Affecting Digitalization Acceptance Among Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Malaysia

Despite the increasing trend of digitalization in today’s organization and business environment, the acceptance of business digitalization by micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) remains uncertain. This study intends to investigate factors influencing digitalization acceptance focusing on e-commerce by utilizing the technology-organizational-environment (TOE) framework. This study employed a quantitative method where data was collected via a questionnaire survey among a sample of MSMEs in Kelantan, Malaysia, using the snowball sampling method. The results of this study show that all the variables in the TOE model have significant relationships with e-commerce acceptance. This study suggests that digitalization is very important for MSMEs to ensure the sustainability of a business in a predictable business environment. The findings offer valuable information for improving digitalization adoption among business communities, particularly in the context of MSMEs in developing countries.

Comparative Analysis of the Personal Branding Process of Leading Hotel and Restaurant Businessmen in Vietnam

Vu Tuyet Hang has built her personal brand by shaping a professional and prestigious image in the field of tourism and accommodation services. Her strategy focuses on building a trusting and trustworthy relationship with customers, colleagues and the business community. Mr. Le Thanh Than has built his personal brand based on creating an image of a talented and dedicated businessman in developing the tourism and real estate industry. His strategy focuses on building strong partnerships and strategic alliances, while creating quality products and services to meet growing market demands. In summary, both of these Presidents are focused on building a trustworthy and reputable image in the tourism and hospitality industry, through creating specific brand development strategies and relationships. Relationships with customers, partners and the community. At the same time, they also pay special attention to community development and environmental protection to create an image of responsible and humane leaders.

A methodological review in sensory analyses of chicken meat

The sensory characteristics of poultry products are crucial in defining their quality and widely influence consumer choices. Even though the scientific literature clearly indicates that for muscle foods the sensory profile is relevant in purchase decisions and overall acceptability, sensory evaluation has often been underestimated and considered complementary to instrumental and/or chemical assessments. Sensory analysis includes different types of validated tests (discriminative, descriptive, and affective), applied depending on the purpose of the research study, requiring special attention in the sample preparation phase, in particular for nonhomogeneous products such as poultry meat, requiring reproducible cutting, cooking and presentation to the tasters. The aim of this paper is to review, critically assess and discuss sensory methods, standardized procedures and sample preparation tailored for chicken meat, through the literature from 2000 to 2023, with a section dedicated to ethical aspects that must be carefully considered when designing a sensory protocol. The target readers are both the research and the business communities, as the information can be widely applied for quality control, to develop new food products, to understand or drive preferences or, for example, to assess potential sensory differences among chickens fed with different diets. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this review represents a useful first guide for those approaching the sensory analysis of chicken meat.

From drops to drums: Assessing rainwater storage’s quality and quantity for addressing water demands in dry periods – A case study from Arusha Tanzania

Sustainable Development Goal 6 highlight the importance of providing reliable, affordable, and safe source of clean drinking water and sanitation for all by 2030. In Tanzania there is a dire need of a water supply strategy due to high levels of natural fluoride contamination in ground water (upto 74 mg/L) and the challenge of meeting water demand during 5 months long dry period. This study assesses social and technical feasibility of implementing rainwater harvesting (RWH) along with treatment technologies that includes Denutritor® to remove ammonia/pesticides and ultrafiltration to eliminate carbon. This integrated technology known as “Mbinguni Maji” is aimed for the long-term water storage to supply drinking water throughout the dry season. The methodology involves i) Assessing the technical feasibility of RWH using database from QGIS and Water Productivity Open-access portal (WaPOR) from the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations; ii) conducting pilot demonstration in 5 different locations in Tanzania; and iii) conducting socio-economic survey for social acceptance of the technology through detailed questionnaires administered to residential homes, medical facilities, schools, hotels, and water kiosk owner. The result indicates that, from technical perspective, there is ample rainfall (average of 1036 mm/year) to supply water throughout the dry season, primarily for drinking and cooking purpose only (upto a maximum of 10 lpcd). The pilot demonstration confirms that the Mbinguni Maji RWH technology produce water that meets WHO water quality standards. The produced water is free from nutrients like carbon and ammonia, ensuring the possibility of long-term storage without bacterial and algal growth. Furthermore, Lab scale demonstration of Denutritor® show promising result of removing nitrite, ammonia even at high elevated temperature (30 °C), which can be effectively applied in Tanzania. In terms of social acceptance, RWH technology is already widely practised in Tanzania during the rainy season. However, the initial investment costs and operation & maintenance (O&M) concerns hinder the usage of RWH technology. Therefore, to ensure the long-term sustainability of RWH technologies, there is a need of development of comprehensive business plan and community awareness campaign.

A multi-objective brain storm optimization for integrated distributed flexible job shop and distribution problems

Production and distribution are critical components of the furniture supply chain, and achieving optimal performance through their integration has become a vital focus for both the academic and business communities. Moreover, as economic globalization progresses, distributed manufacturing has become a pioneering production technique. Via leveraging a distributed flexible manufacturing system, mass flexible production at lower costs can be achieved. To this end, this study presents an integrated distributed flexible job shop and distribution problem to minimize makespan and total tardiness. In our research, a set of custom furniture orders from different customers are processed among flexible job shops and then delivered by vehicles to customers as the due date. To distinctly show the presented problem, a mixed integer mathematical programming model is created, and a multi-objective brain storm optimization method is introduced considering the problem's features. In comparison to the other three advanced methods, the superiority of the algorithm created is showcased. The findings of the experiments demonstrate that the constructed model and the introduced algorithm have remarkable competitiveness in addressing the problem being examined.

Community and Commerce

“‘Where Do We Go from Here?’: Histories of Long-term Black Business Ownership, Community, and Family in Los Angeles County” is an oral history project of African American business owners conducted by the UCLA Center for Oral History Research. This report describes the design and implementation of the project, the challenges of outreach, and the ways in which narrators participated and negotiated their own agendas and investments in the project. It also argues for the importance of business oral history as a means of documenting African American community and social history. As this project shows, business oral histories can record the daily particulars of small business’s operations and the challenges business owners face, offer insight into the legacy of African American multi-generational businesses, demonstrate the on-going impact of racism and segregation on Black-owned businesses, and give evidence of how Black business owners conceive their relationship and responsibilities to the African American community.

EU and Its Member States: Where Does the Scepticism for the Singapore Convention on Mediation Come from?

The Singapore Convention on Mediation was created with the purpose of harmonizing the enforcement regime for international settlement agreements resulting from mediation. This essay seeks to determine why the European Union has not signed the Convention yet and pinpoint exactly where the scepticism towards the Convention is coming from. To achieve this outcome, it considers the main objections of EU member states and different EU institutions expressed at the drafting stage of the Convention and more recently, identifying the most significant ones: competency and autonomy. The possibility of the dispute resolution and business community changing this attitude is also explored. Finally, the essay seeks to highlight the importance of the EU signing the Convention and speculates on the future of the Convention depending on the action taken.

Police Misconduct and the Social Connectedness Between the Police and Small Business Communities

Police Misconduct and the Social Connectedness Between the Police and Small Business Communities

Advertising in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

This article explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the advertising industry, detailing its evolution from traditional to AI-driven methods. Advertising has historically been a crucial medium for promoting messages, with its impact magnified during public health crises. The integration of AI has revolutionized advertising by automating functions such as ad optimization, media buying, and personalized ad creation. AI's ability to analyze large data sets and predict consumer behavior has enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of advertising campaigns, leading to higher returns on investment (ROI). Using a case study methodology, the article examines the social and demographic impacts of AI-driven advertising, particularly on youth and the elderly, and addresses the ethical implications and challenges associated with AI's pervasive use in advertising. Additionally, the case study of Being Patient, an online platform for Alzheimer's disease, illustrates the significant impact of well-crafted AI advertising on business success and community engagement. The article concludes with a call for further research to evaluate AI advertising's reception across different age groups and to develop strategies for its broader acceptance and integration into mainstream practices.

Sumolewomart's Existence: Kejapanan, Small Medium Enterprise Prosperity

Creative industries in Kejapanan that are based on the wisdom and attributes of local culture must be developed, one of which is the work of handicraft and culinary products from Kejapanan. Sumolewomart product based on local culture is an important part of people’s identity in Kejapanan and can help facilitate the industrial development in the area. Bumdes Sumolewo Mart is a community business forum owned by the village Kejapanan that sells several commodities needed by the village community, at a relatively cheap price compared to other shops. Apart from that, Sumolewo BUMDes also sells other kinds of products such as snacks, instant noodles, drinks, toiletries, cigarettes, groceries, stationery, etc. Products sold at BUMDes are based on community needs. In this study, researchers used a new institutional economics paradigm, interpretative qualitative paradigm, narrative study, and rapid rural appraisal (RRA) for reconstructing the existence of local cultural attributes in the design of Kejapanan. Based on the results of the analytical reconstruction, it can be concluded that the existence of the antecedents of the creative ethnicity of Bumdes products contributes significantly to the development of entrepreneurship in the people of Kejapanan. Keywords: Ethnic Creative, Sumolewo Mart, Kejapanan economic stability

On the Results of the VIII Сongress of the Vavilov Society of Geneticists and Breeders

The International Congress "VIII Congress of the Vavilov Society of Geneticists and Breeders dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Russian science and higher education" was held in Saratov, June 14-19, 2024. The Congress program comprised 20 symposia, four round tables and the III Forum “Genetic Resources of Russia”. More than 700 researchers from Russia and friendly foreign countries took part in the Congress. As part of the scientific program of the Congress, about 300 oral and 400 poster presentations were made. The Congress events provided a platform for a comprehensive discussion of the results of current research in the fields of genetics, breeding and biotechnology, bioinformatics and systems biology, medical genetics, symbiogenetics, ecological and evolutionary genetics. The issues of bioethics, legal and social aspects of genetic and genomic research, and interaction between science and the business community were raised. Particular attention was given to questions of the history of genetics. The VIII Congress of Vavilov Society of Geneticists and Breeders (VOGIS) was held in a historical place, firmly associated with the name of Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov, who formulated the law of homologous series in variation, described the Centers of Origin of Cultivated Plants and assembled one of the largest biological collections in the world. The Congress welcomed the adoption in the first reading of the law "On bioresource centers and biological (bioresource) collections" by the State Duma of the Russian Federation on 18.06.2024 and emphasized the importance of its final adoption and entry into force, noting that biological collections are the fundamental basis of scientific and technological chains, and their preservation, development, study and use are an important factor in the successful implementation of the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation. The Congress discussed issues of education in the spheres of genetics, biotechnology and breeding in the Russian Federation, and also listened to and approved the Concept for the Development of Biological Education, aimed at implementing the goals of the Russian Federation through 2030 and for the future until 2036.

Marwari Community and Their Contribution in Socio-Religious and Cultural Aspects of North-Eastern Bihar

Marwaris are one of the most important leading business communities who dominate in business and industries in whole India. They are immigrant traders from Marwar, Shekhawati and adjoining regions of Rajasthan and Haryana. They have been migrated to different parts of the country and abroad too to establish and spread their business and now they have been permanently residing there. Their migration started since 19th century mainly due to conflicts between Rajput and Mughal emperors which were affecting their trades badly. In this connection they also reached to North-Eastern (N-E) regions of Bihar for trade purpose mainly. They put their concentration to establish themselves in trades in this region. After feeling secured they brought their families, relatives and neighbours too to establish in this new area. Their main aim was to bring these known people to flourish in trades. Slowly they became mixed with the local people and gradually started to play an effective role in commerce, trades, culture and politics too of this region. They have been well adapted to the local languages, customs, dresses, religion and culture besides maintaining their own cultural identity. Besides establishing various trades and industries and raising economy of the areas, they are also contributing a lot in the social upliftment of the society. The present paper deals with the role of Marwari community in the socio-religious and cultural development of N-E Bihar.

Perancangan Sistem Informasi Desa Berbasis Web Di Desa Bolora Kecamatan Wewewa Tengah

The rapid development of information technology today demands that we master and utilize it effectively. One of the rapidly evolving information technologies is the website. Websites can provide information quickly and accurately. In the context of village governance, the current situation is improving with the presence of village fund allocations from the central government aimed at advancing villages. Information technology can assist village officials in enhancing services to village residents, making information access easier, promoting community business products, showcasing village potentials, population data, and land area. Therefore, a Web-Based Village Information System has been developed in Bolora Village using the waterfall model. This village information system is expected to facilitate faster, more accurate, and efficient services to residents. Additionally, residents can easily and quickly obtain information through the village website.

Semiotic Analysis on Sustainable Community Farming: Multimodal Analysis, A Case Study of Community Farming at Desa Impian, Merbau Sempak, Selangor, Malaysia

The majority of global population is in the cities and most tourists are concentrated in the cities. Research on the relationship between urban farming and tourism is gaining popularity in urban studies. In Malaysia, community urban farming has been identified as a solution to sustainable development to provide food in or out of the city. This study is about how the community at Desa Impian, Merbau Sempak promotes organic vegetable farming to academicians and business communities. The idea is to promote this area as a sustainable tourism hub for researchers and business communities. This study is a multimodal semiotic analysis to better understand the dynamic of community farming culture in Malaysia. Using qualitative design and multi-layered analytical framework to explore interactive meanings construed through the functionality of various semiotic resources in multimodal narratives this study reveals the dynamic multi-layered nature of government, individual community members, and public voices about community farming culture from a Malaysian socio-cultural context. On a deeper level, farming at Desa Impian means self-identification and sharing of identity that gives rise to a sense of belonging. This study contributes to the knowledge of multimodal socio-semiotic and narrative theories on sustainable urban farming tourism in Malaysia.