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Facility location and restoration games

Effective recovery of interdependent infrastructure systems after natural disasters requires coordination between multiple infrastructure owners, such as power and telecommunications utilities. If infrastructure owners make restoration decisions in isolation from one another, then recovery may be piecemeal. A fundamental understanding of these interdependencies can provide insights to incentivize shared restoration that benefit all infrastructure users, with the goal to maximize the social welfare even in a non-cooperative setting. We introduce a non-cooperative facility location and restoration game on a layered network, where each layer belongs to a player, to model the recovery of interdependent infrastructure systems after disasters. The goal of the model is to plan short term post-disaster recovery. The players want to minimize the cost to satisfy their own demand by restoring network components, and each player can serve the other players’ demands if they are paid a fee to do so. We propose exact and approximate algorithms to set incentives (fees) so that the players’ actions at equilibrium are aligned with a social optimum of the system, which minimizes the total cost. We present a case study in which we consider the recovery efforts of telecommunication infrastructure companies and provide results for the facility location and restoration games. The models and proposed algorithms can be used to set policy, inform the structure of inter-agency mutual aid partnerships to support disaster recovery, and negotiate inter-agency usage fees prior to a disaster to ease shared recovery efforts.

OPTIMIZATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND ETHICS IN FRAUD PREVENTION

This study aims to empirically test the effects of information technology audits and professional ethics have a positive effect on fraud prevention efforts in financial services companies. To support this study, the method used by the researcher is a descriptive and verification analysis method with a quantitative approach to 40 auditors from 12 financial services companies. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires via Google Form with data analysis carried out using the multiple linear regression method with the help of SPSS software version 2.3. The results of the analysis show that information technology audits and professional ethics both have a significant positive effect on fraud prevention efforts. This finding emphasizes the importance of integration between information technology, audit practices, and professional ethics in maintaining the security and integrity of the company from potential fraud. This study provides an important contribution to understanding how these factors interact in the context of fraud prevention in companies.

Analysis Of The Implementation Of The Principles Of Good Corporate Governance On Public Perception And Financial Performance At The Regional Drinking Water Company (PDAM) Of Palopo City

Good Corporate Governance (GCG) is a company's effort to create a conducive relationship between stakeholders, so that it becomes more focused and clearer in the division of duties, responsibilities and supervision. Good Corporate Governance (GCG) has an impact on company performance. Company performance is the value generated by the company in a certain period with reference to certain standards. Good company performance is seen in the company's financial performance. Corporate Financial Performance is also called a determination that measures the good and bad of the company in work performance and can be seen from its financial condition in a certain period. The method used in this research is a balanced qualitative and quantitative mixed approach (Concurrent Triangulation), using a case study approach. The sampling technique used purposive sampling and the number of samples of this study were 36 PDAM employees and 50 people. The results showed that the implementation of the principles of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) at PDAM palopo city is very good, public perception of PDAM palopo city is good, Financial Performance at PDAM palopo city from 2010-2014 has decreased significantly in terms of profitability, and Good Corporate Governance (GCG) has a low positive relationship before the implementation of the principles of Good Corporate Governance (GCG). and after the implementation of Good Corporate Governance (GCG).

Outer membrane protein C is a protective and unique vaccine antigen against Shigella flexneri 3a

The anti-Shigella vaccine is one of the WHO’s top priorities. Every year the disease kills more than 200,000 people worldwide and poses a serious threat to children under 5 years of age and the elderly. Increasing antibiotic resistance and limitations in diagnostics emphasize the need to develop an effective vaccine. Recent research and clinical trials report multiple approaches used in Shigella-vaccine development. However, despite the efforts of researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health care organizations, there is no licensed vaccine against shigellosis available to the community. Here, we expressed, broadly characterized and demonstrated the protective properties of outer membrane protein C as an effective molecule serving as a universal antigen for Shigella vaccine. Most of the current approaches to the development of Shigella vaccine are based on the polysaccharide antigens, which are serotype specific and have always been challenging in terms of their high specificity, targeting the most exposed surface antigens identified for certain Shigella serotypes. Here, we confirm immunogenic and protective properties of the recombinant OmpC protein, which protects mice against a lethal dose of a virulent strain 2 weeks after active immunization.

Nestlé's role in global food security, climate change and consumer health

Nestlé, as a global leader in the food and beverage industry, plays a pivotal role in addressing critical challenges related to food security, climate change, and consumer health. This paper examines Nestlé's strategies and initiatives aimed at contributing to global food security by enhancing sustainable agricultural practices, reducing food waste, and promoting responsible sourcing. The study also explores the company's efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change through carbon reduction initiatives, sustainable packaging, and energy-efficient operations. Additionally, Nestlé's focus on consumer health is analyzed, highlighting its commitment to offering nutritious products, promoting healthy lifestyles, and reducing harmful ingredients such as sugar and salt in its offerings. By evaluating Nestlé's multi-faceted approach, this paper underscores the company's potential to influence positive change at the intersection of food security, environmental sustainability, and public health, while also identifying areas for future improvement and broader impact.

Relevance of noise control for the development of acoustics in 20th century

Driven by progress and requirements of the advancing machine age, Acoustics of the 20th century has run through a tremendous development. Starting from a profound understanding and formulation of its theoretical physical framework by Hermann von Helmholtz and Lord Rayleigh at the end of the 19th century, Acoustics and its many sub-disciplines developed to an important technical and engineering discipline which, at the beginning of the 21st century, had become a basic design tool for environmental compatibility and comfort features of most technical products and utilities. In Europe, this development has strongly been driven by urgent requirements of fast after-war reconstruction and growing needs of noise control which enforced particular interactive efforts of research institutes and companies to cope with the challenges of the time. Based on recent widespread contributions to the history of European Acoustics presented at Forum Acusticum 2023 in Torino, the relevance of noise control for the development of Acoustics in the last century will be highlighted and appreciated. With reference to some typical examples, it will be shown how the disciplines of engineering acoustics and noise control essentially contributed to renew and strengthen acoustics as an indispensable interdisciplinary field of science and technology.

A Strategic Overview of the Indian Fashion Industry with apropos to Logistics and Sustainable Supply Chain Management

This research study emphasizes the social, environmental, and economic facets of the fashion supply chain and attempts to provide a thorough analysis of sustainability challenges. It aims to comprehend the effects of many sustainability programs and practices, assess the lessons gained from industry mistakes and attempts, and pinpoint areas needing more study and development. Using a qualitative approach, the paper thoroughly reviews case studies, industry white papers, and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Insights from current sustainability trends are integrated with analyses of top brands' sustainability policies, including Nike, Unilever, and Patagonia. The process involves investigating the best methods for incorporating sustainability into fundamental company operations, evaluating social and environmental sustainability efforts, and estimating the economic effects of these activities. The necessity of combining social, environmental, and ethical standards holistically, the significance of expanding sustainability initiatives beyond first-tier suppliers, and the crucial role of supply chain openness are some of the major conclusions. Notable instances include Nike's innovations in sustainable materials, Unilever's circular economy programs, and Patagonia's fair work policies. According to the report, incorporating sustainability into the operations has long-term financial advantages, including improved customer loyalty and brand reputation. This study offers fresh perspectives on the realworld difficulties and achievements of integrating sustainability into the fashion supply chain. It analyses industry standards thoroughly and offers feasible recommendations for businesses looking to improve their sustainability initiatives. The current collection of knowledge on the sustainability of the fashion supply chain is greatly enhanced by the addition of particular case studies and the investigation of cutting-edge technology and practices.

The Influence of Compensation, Perceived Supervisor Support, and Career Development on Intention to Stay with Job Satisfaction as a Mediating Variable in XYZ Manufacturing Employees

This research aims to examine the company's efforts to retain competent employees in the textile industry. The research background shows that the textile industry in Indonesia has a significant contribution to the country's economy, but is faced with challenges in maintaining a competent workforce. The research was conducted at the company PT XYZ, one of the textile manufacturing companies in Tangerang. The method used is quantitative with the SEM-PLS analysis technique. Data was collected through questionnaires distributed to employees. This research aims to examine the influence of compensation, perceived supervisor support, and career development on intention to stay which is mediated by job satisfaction. The research results show that the work environment, superior behavior, career development and compensation are factors that influence employees' desire to continue working at the company. This research emphasizes the importance for organizations to create a conducive work environment, build good relationships between employees and superiors, and match the workload with the compensation received. These findings provide managerial implications for textile companies in managing human resources to maintain business sustainability and competitiveness.

Employee Relations at PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) Bakauheni Branch Office in Supporting Employees Work Spirit

The purpose of this research is to determine the company's efforts in implementing programs that can support its employees and the method used in this research is qualitative descriptive by conducting interviews, documentation and observation with reference to employee relations theory. This method is used to obtain the results of implementing employee relations at PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) Bakauheni Branch Office in Supporting Employee Work Morale. As for the results of employee relations carried out at PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) Bakauheni Branch Office, there are various activities such as educational scholarships, K3 training, motivator seminars, Ferryzi ambassadors, Ferryzi Talent Development, Ferryzi awards, long service awards, employee sons and daughters awards, Management meetings, Mading, RKAC, Gymnastics, Customers Day, PHBI, and others and the role of the HR & General work unit in helping to collect employee aspirations regarding what is needed. So that the implementation of employee relations activities is not fully controlled by management, therefore the programs that have been implemented can be considered effective because employees can feel the benefits received.

STUDI EKSPLORASI FAKTOR PENENTU PENILAIAN HARGA SAHAM PT SEMEN INDONESIA (PERSERO) TBK

This research explores the share price performance of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk from 2019 to 2023 using descriptive analysis methods. The research focus includes variables such as Earnings Per Share (EPS), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Total Asset Turnover (TATO), Return on Equity (ROE), Current Ratio (CR), Price Earning Ratio (PER), and Net Profit Margin (NPM). The data used comes from the annual financial report of PT Semen Indonesia. Research findings show that the company experiences significant fluctuations in EPS which are influenced by sales dynamics and operational costs.ROE shows variations in the efficiency of using own capital, while DER decreases consistently, reflecting good management in debt management. TATO and ROA experienced fluctuations, reflecting the company's efforts to optimize the use of assets to increase operational efficiency. The company's liquidity, as reflected in the CR remains stable in meeting short-term obligations. Even though PER has decreased, indicating a lower market assessment of share valuation, NPM varies due to fluctuating operational costs. To improve stability and profitability in the future, the company's focus needs to be increased on operational efficiency and better cost management

The Effect of Corporate Sustainability Performance Moderated by Liquidity, Stock Price Volatility, Institutional Ownership, And Concentrated Ownership On Profitability

This research needs to be done to develop previous studies by adding other variables, especially non-economic variables. This study aims to analyze corporate sustainability performance (CSP) controlled by company size and leverage variables on profitability moderated by liquidity, concentrated ownership, stock price volatility, institutional ownership in consumer goods companies listed on the IDX from 2018 to 2022. This study adds institutional ownership and concentrated ownership as moderating variables as well as company size and the use of debt (leverage) or loans as control variables. The sample withdrawal method in this study used a purposive sampling method of 37 companies with a total sample size of 185 with the regression results of the fixed effect model equation, and random effect. The results of this study indicate that there is no significant effect of CSP on profitability, liquidity moderates the effect of CSP on profitability, stock price volatility does not moderate the effect of CSP on profitability, concentrated ownership does not moderate the effect of CSP on profitability, institutional ownership moderates the effect of CSP on profitability and there is a significant effect of company size and debt use on profitability. Managerial implications to increase CSP and probability, the company's efforts include increasing the liquidity ratio, being more careful in taking debt and must ensure the company's ability to cover the debt. In addition, it seeks to improve performance, innovate and be responsive and sensitive to reading market opportunities

CEO hubris and corporate carbon footprint: The role of gender diversity

AbstractThis paper investigates the effect of an overconfident CEO on firm greenhouse gas emissions. Using panel data of 160,115 firm‐year observations from 41 countries for 2000–2021, we find a negative relationship between CEO overconfidence and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, drawing on the theories of gender socialisation and diversity, we find that great representation of females on the board further compels overconfident CEOs to reduce firm carbon emissions. Our findings are robust to varying estimation techniques and identification strategies. These findings offer important insights to green investors, corporate boards, managers and policymakers on the role of overconfident CEOs and female leadership in the carbon abatement efforts of public companies.

Penggunaan Media Sosial Marketing Pada PT. Malak Kosmetik Indonesia

The development of the cosmetics industry in Indonesia continues to increase every year, this does not rule out the possibility of competition between competitors, companies must be able to keep up with the competition in order to survive in the tight competition, one strategy that can be used in the current digital era is by utilizing Social Media as one of the platforms for companies as a medium for carrying out promotional and advertising activities, as one of the company's efforts to stay connected with consumers so that they can compete with competitors. The purpose of this study is to find out: 1) how to implement the use of social media at PT. Malak Cosmetics Indonesia; 2) what are the obstacles in the use of social media at PT. Malak Cosmetics Indonesia; 3) how to overcome obstacles in the use of social media at PT. Malak Cosmetics Indonesia. The results of this study are: 1) The implementation of the use of social media at PT. Malak Cosmetics is going quite well, as evidenced by the occurrence of sales both online and offline; 2) The obstacles that occur are the lack of facilities and infrastructure owned.; 3) Other obstacles regarding community guidelines on nudity, pornography, or explicit sexual content owned by all social media platforms. Keyword: Social Media Marketing

Analisis Kedisiplinan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT. Multi Garmen Jaya ( Cardinal )

This research aims to find out about work discipline on employee performance at PT. Multi Garment Jaya. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research, and data collection in this research used interviews with 3 informants to obtain the data sought. The results of this research are about the relationship between work discipline and employee performance which can be detrimental to the employees themselves, other employees, and of course the company. The company's efforts to improve work discipline and improve performance by implementing types of violations such as warning letters with warnings can increase employee performance and can complete the tasks given by the company to the maximum. Keywords: Work Discipline, Employee Performance, Performance Improvement Efforts

THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA-ADVERTISING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GEORGIAN COMPANIES

Guliko Katamadze E-mail: qatamadze.guliko@bsu.edu.ge Associated Professor, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Batumi, Georgia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5198-3890 Abstract . The use of social media advertising as a means of marketing communication is gaining strategic importance for companies operating in Georgia. Social media-advertising research is all the more relevant for those firms that are trying to deliver a marketing "message" to a wide audience with minimal costs and brand positioning in the market. The relevance of the problem is determined by the fact that the influence of social media advertising on the development of Georgian companies, their branding process and the effectiveness of the returns received from the investment of their marketing activities has not been properly studied. The purpose of the research is to develop the best mechanism for using social media advertising for companies operating in Georgia, to determine the most favorable form for use as a marketing communication tool based on user behavior. Methods of data collection and observation were used to develop the paper. We used the collection method to assess the possibility of using social media advertising by companies operating in Georgia, and the observation method - to determine the potential of their social media space, based on which the possibilities of increasing the effectiveness of companies through social media advertising were identified. As a result of the research, it is clear that Georgian companies use social media advertising to improve their brand, to attract a new target audience. Social media advertising has a strategic importance in increasing the effectiveness of companies operating in Georgia at all stages of their operation. Accordingly, we can refer to the complex combination of traditional and electronic businesses as a result of using social media advertising, which will help to increase the marketing efforts of companies operating in Georgia and, as a result, their competitiveness and operational efficiency. Keywords: Social media-advertising, marketing effectiveness, social media-space, business. JEL classification: M31, M37

The Influence of Employer Branding on Intention to Apply at PT X in Tangerang Selatan: Study on @Rekrutmensks Instagram Account Followers

This research aims to analyze the influence of employer branding on intention to apply at PT X. This influence is measured through employee and prospective employee perceptions of the company's image as an attractive place to work. The research method used was a survey with a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. Respondents consisted of the audience of PT X is employer branding Instagram account called @kerjamensks. The research results show that employer branding has a positive effect on intention to apply, where positive perceptions of the company's image increase prospective employees' interest in applying for jobs. These findings have the implication that a company's efforts to build a positive image as a workplace can influence prospective employees' decisions to join the company. Therefore, companies are advised to continue to improve their employer branding strategies in order to attract and retain quality human resources.

Does government policy matter in the digital transformation of farmers’ cooperatives?—A tripartite evolutionary game analysis

Farmers’ cooperatives, as one of the new types of agricultural businesses, are an effective carrier for the digital transformation of agriculture, yet existing studies have paid less attention to how farmers’ cooperatives realize digital transformation. As agricultural economic organizations embedded in social networks, the digital transformation of farmers’ cooperatives requires the joint efforts of governments and companies. Based on the evolutionary game theory, this paper constructs a tripartite evolutionary game model of the government, digital technology companies and farmers’ cooperatives, and simulates and analyzes the behavioral decisions of different participants in the digital transformation of farmers’ cooperatives from the perspective of government policy. The results show: Medium government subsidies can effectively promote the digital transformation of farmers’ cooperatives, and strong subsidy policies increase the government’s financial burden, which is not conducive to policy sustainability. Strong government regulation facilitates digital technology companies to actively provide high-quality services for the digital transformation of farmers’ cooperatives, but government regulation does not have a significant impact on the strategic choices of the government and farmers’ cooperatives. When farmer cooperatives and digital technology companies are in a medium or high level of cooperative trust or when the number of labors saved by digital transformation reaches a certain level, farmers’ cooperatives opt for digital transformation even if the government withdraws from policy intervention.

Green Financial Management, Firm Size, and Capital Structure: Practical Implications for Financial Performance of Companies in the SRI-KEHATI Index

The company's efforts to improve financial performance through maximizing profits are not accompanied by the company's concern for the impacts caused, so there are regulations that require companies to commit to carrying out sustainable business practices and care about environmental issues by implementing green financial management. The indepen dent variables in this study are green financial management, firm size, and capital structure, while the dependent variable in this study is financial performance. This study aimed to test and analyze the effect of 1) green financial management on financial performance, 2) firm size on financial performance, and 3) capital structure on financial performance. The population in this study are all companies incorporated in the SRI-KEHATI index for 2017-2022. Sampling was carried out using the purposive sampling method. The data analysis method is a multiple linear regression analysis process using SPSS 26 software. The results showed that partially green financial management and capital structure significantly positively affect financial performance. Firm size has an insignificant effect on financial performance.

أثر التسويق الخفي بأبعاده على التزام العميل بالتطبيق على عملاء شركة المراعي بالسعودية: دراسة حالة

This study aims to identify the extent of the impact of stealth marketing in its dimensions (viral marketing, deceptive marketing, brand advocates, celebrity endorsements) through its modern techniques on the development of customer commitment in its dimensions (emotional, continuance, normative) with an application to Almarai customers in Saudi Arabia. The study followed a descriptive approach using the survey method. Among the most important results of the study was the acceptance of the first hypothesis, which states that there is a statistically significant effect at a significance level of (0.05) of stealth marketing in its dimensions on the emotional commitment of Almarai customers in Saudi Arabia. The second hypothesis was also accepted, stating that there is a statistically significant effect at a significance level of (0.05) of stealth marketing in its dimensions on the continuance commitment of Almarai customers in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the third hypothesis was accepted, indicating a statistically significant effect at a significance level of (0.05) of stealth marketing in its dimensions on the normative commitment of Almarai customers in Saudi Arabia. The study recommended directing the marketing efforts of companies to benefit from the advantages of each technique of stealth marketing and to avoid the drawbacks of these techniques in a way that contributes to achieving the marketing goals of companies. It is also necessary to enhance the positive aspects that stealth marketing includes by avoiding deception and exaggeration in presenting the advertising message through companies using over-the-top marketing techniques. Furthermore, it is essential to consider the ethical aspects, customs, and traditions of our societies that may not align with some of these techniques, as well as to determine which are more effective in achieving marketing activity goals. The design of the advertising message and the selection of the appropriate technique for presenting it should consider the cultural levels of the targeted customers and the level of marketing awareness that the customer has reached. This can be achieved through proactive measures to determine this, in addition to identifying customer preferences and desires.

ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA TIPOGRAFI PADA KEMASAN KONDOM DUREX INVISIBLE: VISIBLE ATAU INVISIBLE (?)

This text seeks to explore the complexities of typography and its intersections with gender and sexuality as seen in the typography on the packaging of Durex INVISIBLE condoms, using several semiotic typography analysis features offered by Theo van Leeuwen. The curvature feature distinguishes the use of rounded and angular shapes at every character corner, which symbolically represent masculinity and femininity, and illustrate the sexual pleasure that can be experienced by both women and men. The rounded text on the word "INVISIBLE" highlights the condom's advantage as an extremely thin and sensitive product, creating a perception of softness, gentleness, and a natural experience, as if not wearing a condom at all. Meanwhile, the angular shapes on the words "Extra Thin" and "Extra Sensitive" emphasize professionalism and the use of modern technology in condom manufacturing. The orientation feature demonstrates the product's ability to attract a wider audience, while regularity emphasizes Durex's positive sex campaign and the company's efforts to change the negative stigma surrounding condoms and sexuality. On one hand, this text demonstrates the influence of capitalism in positioning itself towards the target audience through the typography used. On the other hand, through the typography on this product packaging, sex dynamically evolves, constantly mutating to challenge essentialist understandings of itself.