Benefits Of Certification Research Articles

Green bonds: Do investors benefit from third-party certification?

This study investigates whether green-bond certification benefits climate-risk-concerned investors. We compare the performance of green bonds and their degree of compliance with the Green Bond Principles and find that certification appears to play no role in bond performance—bonds with different certification tiers are indistinguishable from others. However, bond characteristics, such as issuer type and bond domicile, are significant factors in the review. We argue that, while review and certification might not have a visible impact on performance, firms may resort to the certification scheme to increase their attractiveness. Our paper highlights the need for a more robust classification system that allows investors to better differentiate green and conventional bonds.

Assistance for Registration of Halal Certification to MSMEs Products in Banten Province

Consumer’s awareness of the importance of halal products has increased in Indonesia. However, there are still many producers in Indonesia, especially MSMEs in Banten province who have not applied for halal certification due to the lack of their knowledge about the urgency of halal certification, and the process for obtaining halal certificate which are considered difficult. This service activity involved selected MSMEs in Banten province and the academist at Department of Food Technology, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, in order to provide a good understanding of the benefits of halal certification and assist them during registration process until they get halal certificate for their products. This carried out in 3 stages, there were lectures and discussion about the process of halal certification, preparation of halal manuals, and halal registration. The results of this activity were the issuance of halal certificates for 8 selected MSMEs in Banten province which are valid for the next 4 years.

Development and validation of a scale to measure the benefits of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification

This study aimed to present the development and validation of a scale to assess the benefits of FSC certification. A study of this kind was not found in the literature, making the application innovative, especially for the Brazilian context. The variables to compose the scale were built through a systematic review of the literature, as well as interviews with those responsible for certification in the investigated companies and on-site observation. Further, based on the results of a survey, the scale was validated through principal component analysis. The results revealed the existence of two factors for the economic dimension and three factors for the social dimension. In conclusion, the scale is an alternative for empirical investigations and applied work in organizations, and can guide measures aimed at enhancing the benefits of certification. Moreover, as this scale was built following theoretically robust parameters, constitutes a model to be tested in studies with similar characteristics.

Legal Counseling on Salt Pond Land Certification to Avoid Land Conflicts in Pagagan Village, Pamekasan Regency

The occurrence of several land ownership claims for salt ponds in several areas in Pamekasan initiated the Community Service Team to carry out legal counseling activities related to the importance of certifying ownership rights to salt pond land belonging to salt farmers in Pagagan Village, Pademawu District, Pamekasan Regency for which currently still has the status of girik land. This activity uses the method of presenting material about the urgency and benefits of land certification, as well as providing assistance to the community in the process of land certification. The results obtained in this community service activity are increasing public understanding regarding the importance of salt pond land certification. This activity provides benefits for the community to avoid ownership disputes over salt pond land.

혁신인증 유형에 따른 중소기업의 생존기간 비교․분석

In terms of survival period, it was analyzed whether there was a significant difference according to the type of innovation certification (venture certification, inno-biz certification and main-biz certification). The event was defined as overdue equivalent to default, and the survival period was calculated. Based on the year of innovation certification, the work experience, number of employees, financial status, and composition by industry of innovation certified SMEs were set as control variables. As a result of the analysis, it was confirmed that there was a significant difference in the survival period depending on the type of innovation certification even when the control variables were considered. Inno-biz certified companies and main-biz certified companies had a 31.2% and 29.3% reduction in overdue risk, respectively, compared to venture certified companies. Therefore, it is necessary to differentiate innovation certification benefits by considering the life cycle of a company. In addition, it was concluded that there is a need to strengthen the connection between certifications, such as providing additional benefits when converting innovation certification.

The Impact of American Petroleum Institute Certifications in Quality Management Systems: Analysis of API Spec Q1 and Q2 Certified Organizations

The present study aims to provide initial insight into the quality management system. More precisely, it describes whether and to what extent implementation of Quality Management System according to API Spec Q1 and/or Q2 can impact various companies in the oil and gas industry. A sample of international organizations is surveyed to understand how certifications affect organizational culture, passing through elements such as competitiveness, reputation, organizational performance, costs, and others. In addition to the certification itself, a rigorous and challenging process of implementation, review, restructuring is carried out, involving fundamental elements of the organization. During this stage, technical support becomes essential for a productive consolidation of the required requirements, and later, the improvement scenario is indispensable to maintain all the success factors in order to consolidate a quality management system within the organization. Thus, based on the findings, companies in the oil and gas segment may identify and reflect on the certification benefits to improve their approach to quality management systems, given the observations of managers and operational interviewees.

Optimalisasi Sistem Informasi Sertifikasi Kompetensi Mahasiswa Manajemen di Universitas Negeri Semarang

Competency certification is required as a form of recognition for workers who have the skills, knowledge, and work attitudes according to the required work competency standards. Thus, the certificate holder will guarantee his credibility in carrying out the work that is his duty and responsibility. Some of the other benefits obtained by certificate holders are increasing their self-confidence, increasing sales points in labor recruitment, greater career opportunities, having clear parameters of the skills and knowledge possessed. Considering that the benefits of competency certification are considered positive, especially for students, the Management Department of the Faculty of Economics UNNES implements a competency certification program for its students. There are many competency certification options provided for FE UNNES Management Department students, including the following: (1) HR Management Student Certification; (2) Marketing Management Student Certification; (3) Financial Management Student Certification. it is expected to be able to solve problems that occur and bring benefits to optimizing student understanding of competency certification as a certificate accompanying a diploma which they will later need when applying for a job.

Optimalisasi Sistem Informasi Sertifikasi Kompetensi Mahasiswa Manajemen di Universitas Negeri Semarang

Competency certification is required as a form of recognition for workers who have the skills, knowledge, and work attitudes according to the required work competency standards. Thus, the certificate holder will guarantee his credibility in carrying out the work that is his duty and responsibility. Some of the other benefits obtained by certificate holders are increasing their self-confidence, increasing sales points in labor recruitment, greater career opportunities, having clear parameters of the skills and knowledge possessed. Considering that the benefits of competency certification are considered positive, especially for students, the Management Department of the Faculty of Economics UNNES implements a competency certification program for its students. There are many competency certification options provided for FE UNNES Management Department students, including the following: (1) HR Management Student Certification; (2) Marketing Management Student Certification; (3) Financial Management Student Certification. it is expected to be able to solve problems that occur and bring benefits to optimizing student understanding of competency certification as a certificate accompanying a diploma which they will later need when applying for a job.

RESPONSE OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (UMKM) FAST FOOD TO THE OBLIGATION OF HALAL CERTIFICATION IN BIMA TOWN INDONESIA

This study aims to find out how the Response of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises of Fast Food to the Obligation of Halal Certification in the City of Bima, West Nusa Tenggara Province. This uses a type of qualitative research descriptive with a sociological approach. As for collection techniques namely observation, interviews, and documentation. While technique processing data analysis using reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results of this study indicate that first, the response of UMKM in fast food regarding the understanding of halal certification has partially been understood even though details have not been conveyed. Second, UMKM response to PPH Act indicates strongly agrees with the existence of halal certification required by regulations to obtain halal guarantees from a food product served. Third, the response of UMKM to the benefits of labeling halal certification provides a good value because in the future UMKM want halal certification to be able to bring in material profit values as well as benevolent values (spiritual). Therefore, it is hoped that the latest Law will be a solution to various kinds of emerging problems and obstacles faced by UMKM.

The 2022 Certified Flight Registered Nurse Pulse Survey

ObjectiveThe Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) credential independently validates a registered nurse's advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in the unique specialty of flight nursing. Introduced in 1993 and celebrating its 30th anniversary in July 2023, the CFRN is held by over 5,500 registered nurses. The purpose of the 2022 CFRN pulse survey was to better understand the ways CFRN-certified registered nurses value this national flight nursing specialty credential. The CFRN survey is a companion to the 2022 Certified Transport Registered Nurse pulse survey, which focused on the Certified Transport Registered Nurse critical care ground transport nursing credential. MethodsThe Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing e-mailed individuals in its database of CFRN credential holders and asked them to respond to a 14-question online survey between October 17, 2022, and November 8, 2022. Participation in the survey was voluntary. Of the 5,275 verified CFRN holders who received the survey, 992 responded, for a response rate of 18.8%. The survey instrument included discrete field and open-ended questions. Data were deidentified for analysis, and institutional review board exemption was received. Counts and percentages were reported, and descriptive statistics were used. ResultsThe highest percentage of flight nurses who responded have more than 10 years of experience in flight nursing (35.3%) and are employed by a stand-alone transport program (42.7%). Flight nurses reported they spent a mean of 70% of their work hours transporting via rotor wing aircraft, with a predominantly adult patient population. The top perceived benefits of being a CFRN-certified nurse were a sense of accomplishment and pride (90.7%) followed by flight physiology knowledge (85.4%), flight nursing clinical knowledge (83.4%), and confidence as a flight nurse (80.6%). ConclusionThe 2022 CFRN pulse survey identified current CFRN demographics, practice environments including transport percentage by mode and patient population types, and perceived benefits of the CFRN credential. The findings suggest CFRNs are very experienced, provide care for patients across the age continuum, and perceive multiple intrinsic and extrinsic benefits of CFRN certification, all of which are essential to safe, evidence-based advanced nursing practice in the unique, complex, autonomous, and dynamic flight environment.

Confusion around Certification of Vision Impairment (CVI) and registration processes—are patients falling through the cracks?

BackgroundIn the UK, the Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI) certifies a person as sight impaired (partially sighted) or severely sight impaired (blind). This is completed by ophthalmologists and passed with the patient’s consent to their GP, their local authority, and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Certifications office. Once a person is certified, they can be registered by their local authority which is voluntary but enables the person to access rehabilitation or habitation services, financial concessions, welfare benefits and other services provided by local authorities.MethodsWe conducted semi-structured individual interviews with 17 patients with a diagnosed eye condition, 4 Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLO) and 4 referring optometrists around their experiences around CVI and registration processes. Analysis of themes was conducted with results synthesised in a narrative analysis.ResultsPatients reported lack of clarity around the processes of certification and registration, benefits of certification and what happens beyond certification, the type of support that they are entitled to, delays in accessing support. Optometrists appear not to engage with the process much, especially if the patient is being treated by the hospital eye service.ConclusionVision loss can be a devastating experience for the patient. There is a lack of information and confusion around the process. The lack of a joined-up process between certification and registration needs to be addressed if we are to provide the support that patients deserve in order to improve their quality of life and wellbeing.

Smallholders Participation In Oil Palm Certification And Livelihood Strategy In The Santchou Sub-Division, West Region Cameroon

Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil that comes from the fruit of oil palm trees. The production of oil palm from its Fresh Fruit Punches (FFP) is commonly practice in the Santchou Sub-Divison west region of Cameroon. It is mostly done at a small scale by smallholders with at least 1-5 hectares of oil palm plantation. The productivity of oil palm depends on smallholders’ participation in certification and other livelihood strategy. The main objective of this study was to examine smallholders’ participation in oil palm certification and livelihood strategy in Santchou. This study was carried out using the case study approach which enable a field survey to be conducted in order to examine smallholders’ participation in certification and livelihood strategy. A total of 185 questionnaires were administered using a random sampling technique to three targeted communities within the Santchou subdivision. Ten interviews were conducted to complement the questionnaire in generating qualitative data for the study. Data collected was later analyse with the use of statistical data tool such as excel, software and spsss data tool and presented on maps, charts and tables. from the data collected, it was observed that very limited number of smallholder are fully involved in oil palm certification. A large number of smallholder oil palm production are engage in other sources of livelihood as livelihood strategy for survival. It was recommended that due to the enormous benefits of certification for the purpose of high productivity, authorities should make certification a reality amongst smallholders.

Role of the community in the granting of blue flag certification at Tombo beach (Guarujá, Brazil)

In 2009, Tombo Beach in Guarujá (Brazil) received Blue Flag Certification, an ecological seal granted to beaches that meet environmental conservation requirements. Tombo Beach’s certification was the third in the program’s history in Brazil. Started in 1987, the Blue Flag Program is one of the most critical ecological seals created for the sustainable development of beaches and marinas that adopt careful water quality treatment, environmental education and information, environmental management, security, and other services. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of the requirements above by visitors to Tombo Beach to determine their participation in maintaining certification. To this end, structured questionnaires were used in interviews carried out in April in Tombo Beach, resulting in 300 interviews. Analysis of the data obtained through interviews (n=300) indicated restricted knowledge on the part of attendees regarding the requirements set out in the Blue Flag Program, demonstrating critical deficiencies, especially about environmental education programs. Furthermore, we sought to discuss the benefits of certification in increasing the attraction of visitors to disseminate the culture of accreditation on Brazilian beaches.

What is the benefit of certification from a centre’s point of view?

What is the benefit of certification from a centre’s point of view?

The socio‐economic impact of certification schemes in conflict‐affected regions: The case of arabica coffee in the Eastern DRC

AbstractThe paper investigates the benefits of certification of cooperatives in conflict‐affected areas. We study whether and how certification may contribute to attenuate the impact of conflicts on the members of coffee cooperatives in the Eastern DRC. We use an inverse probability weighted difference‐in‐difference approach to study data collected between December 2017 and October 2019 from four NGO‐supported cooperatives. Two of these cooperatives got organic certification in 2018, of which one got an additional Small Producers Symbol (SPP) certification in 2018. Certified cooperatives allow Arabica coffee producers to access markets and buffer against drops in market prices. Results indicate that certified cooperatives were better able to resist the international price drop than non‐certified cooperatives and the alternative informal markets. The results also suggest that certified cooperative members increased their sales to the cooperative instead of turning to informal side‐selling. We find a decrease in reported food deficits by the members of certified cooperatives and an increase in the importance of coffee in their household's income. We conclude that certification is an effective way forward for smallholder coffee producers and cooperatives in unstable regions.

The 2022 Certified Transport Registered Nurse Pulse Survey

ObjectiveThe certified transport registered nurse (CTRN) credential independently validates a registered nurse's advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in critical care ground transport nursing. After multiple years of mostly modest growth, the number of CTRNs surged in 2020 and 2021 and continues to post strong growth into 2022. The aim of the 2022 Certified Transport Registered Nurse Pulse Survey was to better understand the ways in which CTRN-certified registered nurses value this national ground transport specialty credential and gain insight into factors that may have contributed to the recent surge in CTRN certification. MethodsThe Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing e-mailed individuals in its database of CTRN credential holders and invited them to complete an 11-question online survey between March 15 and March 28, 2022. Participation in the survey was voluntary. Sixty-three of 297 verified CTRN holders who received the survey responded for a response rate of 21.2%. The survey instrument included discrete field and open-ended questions. Data were deidentified for analysis, and institutional review board exemption was received. Descriptive statistics were used, and counts and percentages are reported. ResultsThe highest percentage of respondents (42.9%) have 10 or more years of experience in ground transport nursing, and nearly half (46%) are employed by a stand-alone transport program. Forty-three percent of all respondents reported that ground transport makes up at least 50% of their current role, whereas one third (33.3%) indicated they do ground transport 100% of the time. Critical thinking (87.5%) in the ground transport environment, confidence as a ground transport nurse (87.5%), and a sense of accomplishment and pride (94.6%) were the top 3 perceived benefits of being a CTRN-certified nurse. ConclusionThe 2022 CTRN pulse survey identified current CTRN demographics, practice environments, and perceived benefits of the CTRN credential. The findings suggest CTRNs are highly experienced and perceive multiple intrinsic and extrinsic benefits of CTRN certification, many of which are essential to safe, evidence-based nursing practice in the autonomous, complex, and dynamic ground transport environment.

Benefits of CSR Through Quinoa Biotrade in South American Communities

In recent years, the demand for organic, native products with high nutritional value, that do not contain any type of chemicals or preservatives and that have a certification, has increased. On the other hand, the sustainable development of companies, producers and agricultural areas do not keep pace with this growth. At the same time, companies have begun to make efforts to improve their corporate image by carrying out activities for the benefit of the communities. The main objective of this research is to identify what is known about the benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through the biotrade of quinoa in South American communities in the scientific literature between the years 2010 to 2020. In addition, it specifically focuses on the importance of CSR in quinoa-producing communities and the benefit of Fair-Trade certification in the populations. This way, the models and strategies found can be replicated in the future. Therefore, a systematic review of the literature was carried out, where information was collected on the CSR and Fair-Trade variables following the PRISMA statement (identification, screening, eligibility and included). For which four databases were used, such as: Redalyc, Ebsco, Google Scholar and Scielo; Finally, under the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 22 scientific articles were selected for this work. The results obtained show that companies that incorporate CSR have better management and a positive impact on the community, in the same way, fair-trade improves the quality of life of the producing community and provides environmental benefits. Finally, The research concludes that CSR through the biotrade of quinoa allows development and progress of the producing communities in South America, improving aspects of education and increasing jobs; at the same time, it generates value and increases the image of organizations. More studies focused on CSR in specific communities and the analysis of their adaptation to the context of the pandemic are recommended.

THE BENEFIT OF HALAL CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FROM SMALL AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES PERSPECTIVE

This paper aims to identify the benefit of halal certificate from perspective of Malay SME industry. Statistics from 2010 until 2022 on confirmation of Malaysian halal certification application by year based on company status and industry at Kedah show that total halal application of sector small and medium is 627. Of this amount, 408 applications are from non-Bumiputera, while only 219 are from Bumiputera. The percentage of Bumiputera enterprises is relatively tiny in applying for a halal certificate for their business. Due to that, it's necessary to know type of halal application and identify the benefits of halal certification in the industries. This study follows qualitative research and ten employees from Kedah who manage industrial firms were interviewed. According to the study's findings, there are nine (9) application schemes for Malaysian Halal Certification based on Malaysia Halal Certification Procedure Manual (Domestic) which is food and beverage product, cosmetic product, pharmaceutical, good product, food premise, logistic, slaughterhouse, OEM, and medical device. There are three major benefits in Halal certificate which are (1) consumers are confident that the products they eat or use are clean, pure from prohibited substances and includes environmental cleanliness, (2) Halal certification give advantages in marketability and (3) Halal certification could give a competitive edge against competitors who do not apply for halal certification. The implications of this study, it is crucial for JAKIM to create information and awareness programs for Muslim entrepreneurs related benefits and needs to have a halal certificate in Malaysia to line with JAKIM's policy. It’s crucial to ensure enforcement and compliance with standards halal among SME in this country and make Halal as a priority to all sectors. Keywords: Halal; SME; Certificate; Benefit; Interview

The costs and benefits of certification for community forests managed by traditional peoples in south-eastern Tanzania

Community forests managed by indigenous, traditional, and local communities must be environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable for their benefits to persist. Certification of community forests communicates that products harvested there meet these standards. However, certification of community forests has been limited, particularly in Africa. Financial analysis, review of audit reports, and a survey of forest managers were used to explore monetary and non-monetary social costs and benefits of Forest Stewardship Council certification for 14 timberproducing community forests managed by traditional peoples in south-eastern Tanzania. Direct monetary costs of certification outweighed monetary benefits, threatening economic sustainability. Nevertheless, forest managers believed that community forests should retain certification because they valued its non-monetary benefits, which were consistent with the Forest Stewardship Council's social principles. This study demonstrates that certification of community forests can help indigenous and traditional peoples ensure safe working conditions, strengthen forest tenure rights, sustain multiple community benefits, and protect culturally-important sites, however, financial barriers persist.

Legality Of Halal Food Certification On Maslahah Mursalah Perspective

This study aims to comprehensively determine the legality of halal certification on food circulating in the community. Researchers reviewing the legality of halal food certification use the maslahah mursalah approach. Maslahah mursalah is more appropriate to use because the issue of halal food certification does not yet have a specific argument that discusses it. This study includes literature research with a normative approach. The data collection technique used in this research is the documentation technique. While the analysis technique used is the inductive analysis technique. The result of this study is that halal certification of eating based on maslahah mursalah follows Islamic law. There are many benefits of halal food certification following Islamic law principles. Food products that have obtained the halal certification label will give consumers a stronger sense of confidence that this food is genuinely halal ( al-halal bayyinun ) because a competent and authorized institution has verified it. It is different if a meal does not yet have a halal certification label, then consumers can doubt and be unsure about the halalness and quality of the product. The quality of food products that are doubtful of their halalness can change the law from halal to subhat; it is a different case if the product is already labeled with a halal certificate, consumers will be more sure of the quality and halalness of the product