Business Resources Research Articles

How to Transform Congenital Disadvantage into New Momentum for Economic Development: Based on the Study of Dutch Foreign Trade

The Netherlands is an ancient trading country, and due to geographical constraints, it has been actively seeking business opportunities and resources. This paper examines how the Netherlands transformed its natural disadvantages into new drivers of economic development since the fifteenth century. The purpose of this paper is to better understand the dynamics and paths of economic development in the Netherlands. This paper takes the perspective of Dutch foreign trade, combines literature analysis and case study methods, and adopts the method of diachronic research. The results of the study show that the Netherlands has transformed its geographical limitations into a new driving force for economic development in the development of maritime power, commerce, and foreign investment. The innovation of this paper lies in the unique perspective. Starting from the economic development process of the Netherlands since the 15th century, it presents readers with a comprehensive and in-depth economic development process of the Netherlands.

A Study on Digital Literacy and Education Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

In recent years, digital technologies have emerged as powerful tools that can level the playing field for women in entrepreneurship, providing access to markets, networking opportunities, and essential business resources. However, disparities in digital literacy and access to education persist, limiting the ability of many women to fully harness the benefits of these Technologies. This study examines how proficiency in digital skills enables women to leverage online platforms for marketing, networking, and accessing markets beyond geographical boundaries urthermore, this study analyzes the challenges and barriers faced by women entrepreneurs in developing digital literacy skills, including socio-economic factors, cultural norms, and access to technology. It also identifies best practices and strategies for promoting digital literacy and education among women.

Development of Multimedia Based Busy Book Learning Media to Improve Cognitive and Language Abilities in Early Childhood

This study aimed to provide multimedia-based busy book learning resources to enhance the language and cognitive abilities of young children attending Bengkulu City's Lembayung Indah Kindergarten. Both books and multimedia-based busy books are the end products of this research project. Potential and problems, data collection, initial product design, expert validation, design revision, small group trials, product revision I, large group trials, product revision II, and final product are the ten steps that make up this research, which is a development research (Research & Development) using the Borg and Gall model. 36 youngsters made up the sample used in this study, which was selected at random. Children's abilities tests, open interviews, and observation were the methods used to get the data. T tests, percentages, and scores were employed in this study's data analysis. Based on the study's findings, the creation of multimedia-based busy book materials was deemed both practical and successful in enhancing the language and cognitive abilities of young children in group B of Lembayung Indah Kindergarten in Bengkulu City.

A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN ECONOMIC PROCEEDINGS

The article examines a settlement agreement as one of conciliation procedures in economic proceedings. For reconciliation, the parties must take active joint actions to achieve a result. It was revealed that the procedure for the reconciliation of the parties and the content of the settlement agreement are not and cannot be established by the current procedural legislation, since it is actually a negotiation process that is impractical to regulate in detail. However, the draft settlement agreement as a result of joint efforts is submitted to the court for further approval, and approval is not a formal, automatic act of the court. Domestic procedural codes are analyzed and it is proven that the grounds for a judge’s refusal to approve a settlement agreement are clearly established by the procedural law, but are not identical in different laws. It is proposed to supplement Article 192 of the Economic Procedural Code of Ukraine with such reasons for refusing to approve a settlement agreement as "the terms of the agreement do not meet the interests of society" and “there are reasonable grounds to believe that the conclusion of the agreement was not voluntary, or the parties have not reconciled”. The author agrees with the position that the parties to the settlement agreement should reach a compromise on all important substantative legal issues that belong to the subject of the dispute and can be implemented by the participants in the case. On the other hand procedural issues cannot be a part of the settlement agreement. It is proposed to highlight the following positive features of the settlement agreement: 1) the settlement agreement allows the parties to resolve the conflict without a lengthy court process, saving time and resources of business and the judicial system; 2) the settlement agreement gives the parties the opportunity to go beyond the requirements and independently choose the terms of dispute resolution; 3) resolving the dispute through an settlement agreement contributes to maintaining good business relations between the parties; 4) settlement agreements reduce the burden on the judicial system; 5) the use of settlement agreements by Ukrainian business entities increases the competitiveness of the Ukrainian business environment in the world. The task of the court is to prevent abuses in the process of concluding a settlement agreement and the infringement of the interests of the parties as well as other persons.

Health Management of Remote Workers Using Tele-Exercise During The COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan

Health management is increasingly recognized as a vital business resource aimed at enhancing employee well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced lifestyle habits, underscoring the need for effective health management strategies tailored to thechanging work environment. This study aims to explore the impact of tele-exercise interventions on remote workers group (G1). Itcompares the effects of tele-exercise with those of traditional face-to-face exercise group (G2). Over three months, G1 engaged in a 30-minute weekly exercise program tailored for remote execution, while G2 participated in traditional, in-person sessions. The analysis includedANOVA to assess the differences over time between G1 and G2, Correlation Analysis to examine the relationships among the measuredvariables within each group, and Correspondence Analysis to explore the association patterns between the groups' responses and thevariables of interest. The ANOVA revealed a significant difference in Daily Stress (DS) levels between G1 and G2, with G1 showing higherDS levels. Correlation analysis indicated a strong negative relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Sleep Quality (SQ) in G1, and astrong positive relationship between DS and Satisfaction of Life (SL). Correspondence Analysis showed that that G1 was encompassed in ajob and life satisfaction area, and G2 was encompassed in a sleep and stress for weight control area. This study concluded that both groupsinitially experienced weight gains and increased sleep duration due to remote work. Daily Stress was found to be significantly higher in G1than in G2, possibly due to the isolation of tele-exercise. Correlation analyses highlighted the influence of time on relationship between BMIand SQ, and DS and SL. The study emphasizes stress management and good sleep quality in remote work, with exercise interventionspromoting well-being and productivity.

Using keyword analysis for market validation research

Market validation is essential for assessing the feasibility of a business idea, product, or service but can involve extensive and costly primary and secondary research. Business librarians are well-positioned to support entrepreneurs and researchers but may be constrained by pricey subscriptions for business resources. While most often associated with search engine marketing, keyword research proves to be beneficial for market validation. This paper proposes integrating keyword analysis into market validation practices. It outlines the process of conducting keyword analysis and opportunities for business librarians to incorporate these strategies in their resource guides and programming.

Unveiling the impact of technological innovation and SMEs resilience: the moderating role of firms' social sustainability orientation

PurposeThis study investigates the impact of personal, organisational and innovation capability on technological innovation and further impacts on small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs') performance during uncertainty. Moreover, the moderator role of social sustainability orientation on the relationships of technological innovation, innovation performance and organisational resilience is also examined.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative approach using 524 SME responses and Smart PLS 4.0 are adopted in this research.FindingsThe results indicate a correlation between three types of capabilities with technological innovation and further conversion to organisational resilience. Additionally, social sustainability shows a negative moderating effect between innovation performance and organisational resilience. The research findings advanced the resources-based-view (RBV) by proposing three capability dimensions as platforms for SMEs' innovation success, which later generate resilience possibilities. Specifically highlighted in this study are the personal capabilities of managers, organisational capabilities and innovation capabilities in setting business objectives and resource allocation towards economic and sustainable goals during turbulence and uncertainty.Originality/valueThis study investigates the role of technological innovation and innovation on SME resilience. Notably, we deploy the social sustainability orientation as moderators towards the relationship between technological innovation, innovation performance and SMEs’ resilience. SMEs employing social sustainability orientation might negatively inhibit the translation from innovation performance to SME resilience, providing novel insights into navigating uncertainty in modern business. It has no effect on the relationship between technological innovation and its consequences.

Entrepreneur’s View on business Challenges in Disentangle Regional Capital City: Evidence from Far Western Nepal

Background: Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in economic development by driving innovation and creating employment opportunities. However, entrepreneurs in Nepal, particularly in Far Western regions like Doti, face significant challenges that may hinder both entrepreneurial growth and the overall economic development of the region. Objective: This study aims to explore the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Doti, in starting and sustaining new ventures. It seeks to understand the key obstacles that affect business growth and provide insights for improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region. Method: A convenient sampling method was used to select 280 entrepreneurs from Doti. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, designed and administered through KOBO. A pre-test was conducted with 5% of the sample to refine the instrument. The study employed descriptive statistics to analyze the data and identify the major challenges faced by entrepreneurs. Result: The findings reveal that more than half of the respondents in Doti faced significant entrepreneurial challenges. The most prevalent issues included changes in regional capital, lack of financial resources, insufficient innovation, a limited market size, and political instability. These challenges were found to severely impact the growth and sustainability of businesses in the region. Conclusion: The study highlights the pressing need for strengthened entrepreneurial policies, increased government support, promotion of technology and innovation, and better management of business resources in Doti. Addressing these challenges is essential to fostering a conducive environment for entrepreneurship and unlocking the economic potential of Far Western Nepal. Paper Types: Research Paper Keywords: Entrepreneurship, business challenges, Economic Development, Far Western Nepal JEL Classification: L26, O18, R11

Modeling the impact of BDA-AI on sustainable innovation ambidexterity and environmental performance

Data has evolved into one of the principal resources for contemporary businesses. Moreover, corporations have undergone digitalization; consequently, their supply chains generate substantial amounts of data. The theoretical framework of this investigation was built on novel concepts like big data analytics—artificial intelligence (BDA-AI) and supply chain ambidexterity’s (SCA) direct impacts on sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) and indirect impacts on sustainable innovation ambidexterity (SIA) and environmental performance (EP). This study selected employees of manufacturing industries as respondents for environmental performance, sustainable supply chain management, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and supply chain ambidexterity. The results from this study show that BDA-AI and SCA significantly affect SSCM. SSCM has significant associations with SIA and EP. Finally, SIA has a significant impact on EP. According to the results indicating the indirect impacts, BDA-AI has significant indirect relationships with SIA and EP by having SSCM as the mediating variable. Furthermore, SCA has significant indirect associations with SIA and EP, with SSCM as the mediating variable. Additionally, both BDA-AI and SCA have significant indirect associations with EP, while SIA and SSCM are mediating variables. Finally, SSCM has an indirect association with EP while having SIA as a mediating variable. The findings of this paper provide several theoretical contributions to the research in sustainability and big data analytics artificial intelligence field. Furthermore, based on the suggested framework, this study offers a number of practical implications for decision-makers to improve significantly in the supply chain and BDA-AI. For instance, this paper provides significant insight for logistics and supply chain managers, supporting them in implementing BDA-AI solutions to help SSCM and enhance EP.

Sustainability Analysis of the Revolving Fund Program of the LPDB (Revolving Fund Management Institution): MICMAC Method Approach

The importance of access to credit for micro, small, and household craft enterprises, including cooperatives, has become a major focus in improving working capital financing and capital accumulation to support industrial income. The government through the LPDB (Revolving Fund Management Institution) has launched a revolving fund program that aims to strengthen the capital base of cooperatives, increase the capacity of human resources in business and financial management, and increase the role of cooperatives in expanding employment opportunities and reducing poverty. According to data from the Cooperative Business Development Division of the Denpasar City MSME Cooperative Office, from 2021 to 2023, there were five cooperatives that received the LPDB revolving fund program, but did not consistently reapply for the funds. This raises concerns regarding the sustainability of the program and the factors that influence it. This study aims to identify the factors that influence the sustainability of the LPDB program for cooperatives in Denpasar City. Using the MICMAC (Matrix of Cross Impact Multiplications Applied to a Classification) analysis method, this study reveals that the revolving fund administration requirements and members' information and knowledge about the revolving fund have the most significant direct influence. These findings underscore the importance of simplifying the administrative process and improving member knowledge to ensure the success of the program. In addition, active member participation emerged as an important predictor of program sustainability, highlighting the importance of members' direct involvement in supporting their economic activities. Thus using this method can uncover critical factors, and provide a comprehensive understanding that can inform policy adjustments and strategic implementation to improve program sustainability.

Digital game-based learning: economic principles and systems in the context of multimodal mediarhetoric of videogame cybertexts

Introduction. Modern methods of teaching economics should take into account the high degree of media involvement of a person and include innovative forms of media-textual support of educational practices. Due to their original semiotic structure and effective rhetorical possibilities, video games contain special educational potential. The main purpose of our research is to investigate strategies for integrating video game cybertexts into the practice of teaching economics at different educational levels. Materials and Methods. Methodologically, the study is based on the multimodal approach to understanding the semiotic structure of video games by J. Hawreliak and W. Toh, as well as the procedural-rhetorical optics of interpreting the medial nature of video games by I. Bogost and simulation theory by G. Frasca. In the practicalpedagogical dimension, the work is based on M. Prensky's Digital Game Based Learning methodology, and a classification approach and comparative analysis method are applied. Results. The multimodal structure of video games forms special semiotic ensembles capable of broadcasting information in a multitude of sign modes. Most economic games are virtual simulations of business and resource management. The disadvantages of the architectonics and nature of their simulations include: reductionism, algorithmicism, unrealistic behaviour of economic agents and temporal inauthenticity. The comparative analysis of empirical results demonstrates that the use of video-game cybertexts led to a noticeable increase (especially among students) in the degree of interest in learning the basics of economics and financial literacy. At the end of the experiment there was a significant (58-61%) increase in positive attitudes towards video games as educational cybertexts, the vast majority of students (87-92%) recognised the methodological DGBL-integrations as useful for them. The results of the qualitative test of knowledge test indicate a rather high (72-81%) efficiency of studying a number of thematic sections of economics and financial literacy on the basis of DGBL methodology. Conclusion. It is recommended to include sections (first of all, on competence-based study of business strategies and resource management) based on the study of videogame cybertexts in the working programmes of disciplines on economic topics for higher and additional professional education systems. To increase the effectiveness of educational practices, it is necessary to accompany the educational work with video games with specialised software with methodological orientation.

Influence of Entrepreneurship Knowledge on Employability of TVET Graduates in Tanzania: The Moderating Role of Self-Efficacy

This paper is based on the study aimed to examine the influence of entrepreneurship knowledge on employability among TVET graduates in Tanzania and the moderating role of Self-Efficacy. The study was guided by human capital and self-efficacy theories. An explanatory research design was employed, and data was collected using a structured questionnaire administered on a sample of 353 graduates from TVET institutions by a Kobo toolbox. Structural Equation Modelling was used for data analysis. The finding of the study revealed a positive and significant relationship between entrepreneurship knowledge and employability of graduates. Furthermore, a multi-group moderation analysis indicated that, the relationship was positive and significantly stronger in the group with high self-efficacy but it was insignificant relationship in the group with low self-efficacy. Therefore, the education policy makers, curriculum developers and TVET institutions in Tanzania should emphasize on programs that will improve graduates’ entrepreneurship knowledge such as recognizing business resources, financial resources, and use of technology in business, ability to target customers, understanding of tax laws and regulations in business as well as improving sales and creation of market plan. The study also concluded the effect on entrepreneurship knowledge on employability is improved when self-efficacy is increased, calling for measures to raise graduates’ self-efficacy

Sustainable Supplier Selection Using Fuzzy AHP (AHP-F) and Fuzzy ARAS (ARAS-F) Techniques for Fertilizer Supply in the Agricultural Supply Chain

Implementing the right strategies in the agricultural supply chain in the supply of seeds, pesticides, fertilizer, energy, fuel and agricultural mechanization tools and equipment has a great role in increasing agricultural productivity. The main purpose of the study is to rank and evaluate alternatives in choosing a sustainable fertilizer supplier in the agricultural supply chain by using AHP-F and ARAS-F techniques. In an environment of uncertainty and complex supply chain structure, multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) methods are widely used to solve supplier selection problems. In this study, the importance levels and weights of the criteria in the selection of sustainable fertilizer suppliers were measured by the AHP-F method. The criteria that are important for fertilizer supplier selection were evaluated by taking expert opinions, the uncertain and uncertain opinions of the decision makers were modeled with the AHP-F approach and the weights of the criteria were determined. Among the criteria, resource consumption (FSC05) has the highest weight. Then, alternative rankings were obtained with the ARAS-F method. Fertilizer supplier alternatives in the agricultural supply chain were ranked with the ARAS-F method, using the criterion weights found with AHP-F. In the ranking of alternatives, alternative fertilizer supplier FS03 ranked first with the highest value. This study provides a resource for businesses and other stakeholders to make decisions regarding sustainable fertilizer supplier selection.

Examining University Students' Business English Writing Performance: Frequent Errors and Pitfalls

This study aims to identify the common writing errors made by college students in business English writing and investigate the contributing factors. The study employed a mixed-method approach to comprehensively analyze writing errors in the business English context. The research population comprised college students enrolled in Writing for Business Communication courses at Universitas Sulawesi Barat, with a sample of 100 students majoring in English education. The findings highlighted content errors, organization challenges, vocabulary issues, language use discrepancies, and mechanics errors in their writing. The most common errors encompassed grammatical errors in language use (48%), errors in conveying business messages in content (45%), and document structural errors in organization (38%). Moreover, the study identified several significant factors contributing to these writing errors, including a lack of practice, a limited understanding of business concepts, resource limitations, inadequate feedback, and time constraints. This study underscores the importance of addressing these specific writing challenges in business English education, offering insights for educators to develop targeted strategies and materials. It also contributes to the broader field by highlighting the unique errors within business English writing and emphasizing the need for specialized instruction. Ultimately, this research informs both pedagogical approaches and students' preparation for future careers in the globalized business environment.

Bilateral Matching Method for Business Resources Based on Synergy Effects and Incomplete Data.

On the third-party cloud platform, to help enterprises accurately obtain high-quality and valuable business resources from the massive information resources, a bilateral matching method for business resources, based on synergy effects and incomplete data, is proposed. The method first utilizes a k-nearest neighbor imputation algorithm, based on comprehensive similarity, to fill in missing values. Then, it constructs a satisfaction evaluation index system for business resource suppliers and demanders, and the weights of the satisfaction evaluation indices are determined, based on the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) and the entropy weighting method (EWM). On this basis, a bilateral matching model is constructed with the objectives of maximizing the satisfaction of both the supplier and the demander, as well as achieving the synergy effect. Finally, the model is solved using the linear weighting method to obtain the most satisfactory business resources for both supply and demand. The effectiveness of the method is verified through a practical application and comparative experiments.

Corporate Entrepreneurship Dimensions and Corporate Market Share of Selected Food and Beverages Manufacturing Companies

The growth of the food and beverage manufacturing sector in Nigeria is hampered by the lack of adoption of corporate entrepreneurship and lack of business innovation, resulting in limited organizational progress among food and beverage companies. This study investigates the relationship between corporate entrepreneurship and market share in selected food and beverage manufacturing companies in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study uses a survey research design, explicitly targeting six leading food and beverage companies in Nigeria that collectively dominate 93% of the industry's overall market share. The overall population consisted of 2,786 employees, and the sample size of 642 was determined using the Cochran formula and multi-stage sampling techniques. Data collection uses a questionnaire. The data analysis process includes the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. The research results show a strong correlation between business innovation, internal business environment, resource utilization, organizational flexibility, proactiveness, risk-taking, and company market share in the selected companies. This research determines that the entrepreneurial dimension of the company has a positive and significant influence on the company's market share. This study suggests that senior managers should proactively engage elements of corporate entrepreneurship to stimulate creative concepts for new and improved products, processes, applications, and services that align with market needs and improve overall performance.

Innovative healthcare solutions: robust hand gesture recognition of daily life routines using 1D CNN.

Hand gestures are an effective communication tool that may convey a wealth of information in a variety of sectors, including medical and education. E-learning has grown significantly in the last several years and is now an essential resource for many businesses. Still, there has not been much research conducted on the use of hand gestures in e-learning. Similar to this, gestures are frequently used by medical professionals to help with diagnosis and treatment. We aim to improve the way instructors, students, and medical professionals receive information by introducing a dynamic method for hand gesture monitoring and recognition. Six modules make up our approach: video-to-frame conversion, preprocessing for quality enhancement, hand skeleton mapping with single shot multibox detector (SSMD) tracking, hand detection using background modeling and convolutional neural network (CNN) bounding box technique, feature extraction using point-based and full-hand coverage techniques, and optimization using a population-based incremental learning algorithm. Next, a 1D CNN classifier is used to identify hand motions. After a lot of trial and error, we were able to obtain a hand tracking accuracy of 83.71% and 85.71% over the Indian Sign Language and WLASL datasets, respectively. Our findings show how well our method works to recognize hand motions. Teachers, students, and medical professionals can all efficiently transmit and comprehend information by utilizing our suggested system. The obtained accuracy rates highlight how our method might improve communication and make information exchange easier in various domains.

Improving the forecasting of inbound tourism demand based on the mixed-frequency data sampling approach: evidence from Australia

ABSTRACT This study explores how the mixed-frequency data sampling (MIDAS) approach enhances the forecasting of Australia’s inbound tourism demand by employing an autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL)-MIDAS model. The main findings are as follows: First, after capturing the effects of control variables, both daily exchange rate returns and daily exchange rate volatility affect Australia’s inbound tourism demand. Second, the monthly growth rate of inbound tourist arrivals follows a mean-reverting process and incorporating its historical fluctuation information from the past 3 months significantly increases the explanatory power of the ARDL-MIDAS model. Third, the results of the out-of-sample predictive performance indicate that the two MIDAS-based models significantly outperform the benchmark model and the other two candidate models due to the incorporation of intra-month exchange rate information. These findings provide insights into the forecasting of inbound tourism demand and lay the foundation for further tourism business planning, resource allocation, and policymaking.

Analysis of the Business Feasibility Study of the Development of UMKM Tempe Pak Muhlis, Lerpak Village, Geger District, Bangkalan District, Perspective of Management Aspects

This study aims to determine the business feasibility of the development of Tempe Pak Muhlis MSMEs in Lerpak Village, Geger District, Bangkalan Regency, in the Management aspect. Management is the achievement of business goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning, organizing, leading and controlling business resources. In order to achieve the goals or objectives of a business, of course, through a management process. Tempeh is one of the foods favored by the community. The raw material for making tempeh comes from soybeans and non-soybeans. The business of making tempeh in Indonesia is mostly done in the home industry or home industry, one of which is like the one in Geger District Dusun Lerpak Kab. Bangkalan. this study aims to identify the feasibility of the tempeh industry in Lerpak Hamlet from the management aspect through a qualitative approach. data collected through in-depth interviews with producers of shrimp paste traders and consumers as well as direct observation in the field. Based on the results of the research, the tempeh industry can be said to be feasible because it has covered and fulfilled the analysis method.

Pengabdian Masyarakat Sosialisasi Metris Vertikal Cara Berhitung Lebih Bervariasi

Logical abilities and creativity in calculations can be applied in economics where people organize and manage a business activity themselves and bear the risks of their business. He is responsible for his business, financial risks, material and human resources in his business. Technical economists usually act as owners or managers and also as operators of their business activities. Calculation in technical economics is a science that contains how to calculate, how to make considerations in solving a problem, including the feasibility of a business with existing alternatives based on economic factors and criteria. By studying this approach, it is hoped that someone can make the best decision from the many available alternatives. From the description of arithmetic it can be seen that calculations in technical economics involve very technical considerations. So technical economics involves technical analysis, with emphasis on economic aspects and has the aim of assisting decision making. Therefore, in making the decision to do so, a technical economist must be able to make the right decision. The right decision is not a decision without consideration. Of course, to make the right decision, basic considerations are needed. These basics are what are called alternatives in making decisions. This process of many alternatives can be tried to simulate through learning arithmetic calculations which can be done in various or many ways using the vertical metris method.