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Modelling arts professionals' wellbeing and career intentions within the context of COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial effect on the creative and cultural industries in the United Kingdom (UK), as seen in our first snapshot of the HEartS Professional Survey (April-June 2020, Phase 1, N = 358). By analysing data collected one year later (April-May 2021, Phase 2, N = 685), the aims of the current study are to trace the contributors to (1) arts professionals' mental and social wellbeing and (2) their expectations of staying in the arts. Findings show that artists continued to experience challenges in terms of finances, and mental and social wellbeing. Over half of the respondents reported financial hardship (59%), and over two thirds reported being lonelier (64%) and having increased anxiety (71%) than before the pandemic. Hierarchical multiple linear regression models, using the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, Social Connectedness Scale, and Three-Item Loneliness Scale as outcome variables, indicate that perceived financial hardship continued to be associated with higher depression and loneliness scores. As in our first study, more physical activity before lockdown was associated with higher wellbeing and social connectedness scores, and higher self-rated health scores were associated with higher wellbeing and lower depression scores. Similarly, increases in physical activity during lockdown, as well as older age, were still associated with higher wellbeing and social connectedness scores and with lower depression and loneliness scores. An ordinal logistic regression model indicated three contributors to artists' professional expectations of remaining in the arts: greater proportion of income from the arts pre-pandemic, continued maintenance of skills, and greater proportion of freelance work. The results suggest that the wellbeing patterns observed at the start of the pandemic remained consistent a year on. They point to possible strategies to support wellbeing and underline the importance of finances for expectations of remaining in arts professions.

Türkiye in 2002-2023 Seçili Makroekonomik Değişkenlerin BİST Bankacılık Endeksine Etkisi: 2002-2023 Türkiye Örneği

The increasing number of financial instruments in the financial markets and the increase in product diversity in the real sector push the relevant markets to new searches in terms of both financing and competitiveness. In this context, in this study, the transformation of the recent global financial mobility and increasing financial competition in the macroeocomic variables in the Turkish economy and the possible effects of this transformation in selected macroeconomic variables on the banking sector, which is the most important pillar of the financial sector, were analyzed by determining the effects of the nominal effective exchange rate index (EERI), industrial production index (IPI) and consumer price index (CPI) on the banking stock exchange index between the periods 2002M01-2023M03 and the direction and degree of the relationship between the relevant variables were tried to be determined. In this context, since the Phillips-Perron unit root test results of the variables included in the analysis are stable at different stationary levels, the ARDL Boundary Test method was performed and the results obtained showed that; It was concluded that there is a positive and long-term relationship between the nominal EERI and the CPI and the banking stock exchange index, therefore the relevant variables are cointegrated, but the IPI and the banking stock exchange index are not long-term cointegrated.

Use of Hajj Funds for Infrastructure Development: A Review of Deposit Contract and Use of Hajj Funds

Objective: This study aims to determine the use of the pilgrimage fund deposit contract that has been done and to know the use of the pilgrimage fund for infrastructure development that should (study of the deposit contract and the use of pilgrimage funds). With the focus of research on the pilgrimage fund and the use of hajj funds in view of Islamic economic law that will be used to finance infrastructure development. Methods: This research is a qualitative research. This type of research is normative legal research. The approach in this research is analytical descriptive, revealing the statutory regulations regarding the hajj pilgrimage contract and the use of hajj funds in terms of sharia law, the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and the laws of the Republic of Indonesia. Legal materials are collected using a documentation system. Data collection used in the form of library research and study documents. Results: The results of the study show: First, the contractual time that exists between prospective pilgrims and BPKH as the Hajj financial manager must meet the requirements of the contract, that is, there must be consent or offer (ijab) and an acceptance (kabul). The Hanafi scholars require the consent and Kabul in each contract while the scholars from Maliki, Syafi'i and Hanbali in addition to requiring consent/offer and acceptence in each contract also requires that the parties in contract (muwakkil) the party giving the power of attorney and (wakiil) representatives of the recipient must at least less mumayyiz and ingenious, and the object or the goods of the contract must be something that is lawful according to syara. Secondly, with a wakalah agreement in accordance with syara ', the existing hajj funds can be used by BPKH as the hajj pilgrims representatives to manage the funds that have been deposited and entrusted. Suggestions: BPKH (Hajj Financial Management Agency) needs to make improvements to the wakalah contract between prospective pilgrims for Hajj fund deposits with BPKH who meet the requirements for consent and qabul by creating a new standard form that accommodates clear and clear consent and qabul from the candidate. pilgrims and BPKH.

ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON BEAUTY CENTERS IN CIUDAD DEL ESTE

The general objective of this research is to analyze the economic and financial impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on beauty centers located in Ciudad Del Este. For this, the specific objectives dictated below are the following: to identify the services most affected by the outbreak of the Covid 19 pandemic, to describe the extent to which the decrease in services during the pandemic affects the profitability of beauty centers , and explain the marketing strategy that shopping centers should carry out to appease the level of debt due to the low liquidity flow caused by the decrease in services. This research is descriptive in nature; The hypothesis of said investigation is; the greater the impact, whether positive or negative, during the pandemic, the better or worse the situation will be in terms of economics and finances in beauty center companies.

Retirement Planning: A Brief Snapshot Of The Demographic Factors Influencing The Choice Of Investments For Planning Your Retirement

Establishing a comfortable life in retirement from a personal and financial outlook is a very intricate exercise that calls for careful planning and years of perseverance. Retirement strategy differs from other forms of investment strategies given that it empowers people to have financial independence and, consequently, lead a contented and happy life even when they are not working. From this perspective, it becomes evident that being poorly prepared in terms of finances for retirement might only diminish the value of a retired life. When it comes to retirement planning, there are a number of factors that can influence one's investment choices. It is important to carefully consider these factors in order to make informed decisions and ensure long-term financial stability. By taking a thoughtful and strategic approach to retirement planning, individuals can best position themselves for a comfortable and secure retirement. The primary intention of this paper is to offer a brief literature review by focusing on several factors which influence the financial strategies and investment plan of people for their post-retirement lives. The current study seeks to look into why some persons are capable of planning for retirement while others are unable to do so. The factors that influenced the decisions regarding retirement planning were found to be age, gender, marital status, education and income. The most significant factor that explained the diversity in retirement savings of people turned out to be the income and education. The retirement planning and financial preparedness of households with greater levels of education and income were revealed to be superior. The study revealed that young people and women trailed behind in their retirement preparation and are less conscious of it.

Risk for referral to the child welfare system following parental relationship transitions in Norway

BackgroundThere is a lack of knowledge concerning how changes in family structures are associated with involvement in child welfare systems. Particularly little attention has been paid to the role of parental relationship transitions, which may involve major changes in the lives of children and parents in terms of housing, finances, and relationship boundaries between family members. ObjectiveTo investigate how transitions in parental relationship status are linked to referrals to the child welfare system. Participants and settingAll children born in Norway in 1995 (N = 60,218) and 2005 (N = 56,644) and their parents. MethodsThis retrospective birth cohort study consisted of child welfare statistics merged with various registers from Statistics Norway. Logistic panel-data models were used to examine the relationship between the occurrence of a parental relationship transition and referral to the child welfare system. Four types of relationship transitions were analyzed: (1) couple to a single mother, (2) couple to a single father, (3) single mother to a couple, and (4) single father to a couple. ResultsThe occurrence of any type of relationship transition increased the likelihood of referral to the child welfare system in the year that the transition occurred, with the transitions to single motherhood, to single fatherhood, and from single fatherhood to a couple associated with greater odds of referral than the transition from single motherhood to a couple. ConclusionsUnderstanding how parental relationship transitions are associated with referrals to the child welfare system is important to appropriately facilitate help to families in need.

The Dollar Cost Averaging, Lump Sum, and Value Averaging Strategies in Mutual Fund Investments

Investment strategy and portfolio management are crucial considerations when investing in mutual funds. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of achieving optimal returns by simulating dollar cost averaging, lump sum, and value averaging approaches. This analysis is conducted about the performance of a mutual fund portfolio, utilizing the Sharpe and Treynor methods. The research sample employs a purposive sampling technique, selecting the top 5 mutual funds in terms of performance, managed by different investment managers in the year 2022. Simulations are being conducted over three specific periods. In addition to mutual funds, a comparative analysis was conducted involving the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) and 10-year government bond yields (SUN). The simulation results on equity funds for the three periods indicate that the Lump Sum investment method outperforms dollar cost averaging and value averaging, particularly over 6 years. This finding is further corroborated by the Kruskal-Wallis test, which highlights a significant variance in return performance. The results of the Sharpe and Treynor investment methods exhibit significant differences, as confirmed by the Mann-Whitney test. Lastly, regarding benchmark comparisons, the performance of equity funds surpasses that of the benchmark.

Green finance and environmental, social, and governance: evidence from Chinese listed companies.

In recent years, academics have paid more attention to green finance, and public companies have reached a broad consensus on the concept of timely environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure. Due to the close relationship between green finance and ESG, this presents an opportunity to determine whether green finance compels companies to actively disclose ESG. The sample for this study consists of China's non-financial A-share listed companies from 2010 to 2021, and the empirical findings demonstrate that green finance can positively influence the ESG performance of listed companies. Through an analysis of heterogeneity, this study reaches the following conclusions: state-owned enterprises, heavy pollution companies, and companies in low-carbon pilot cities perform better in terms of green finance's role in promoting ESG scoring. This study also introduces market concentration and social trust as the moderating variables, enriching the green finance research framework. Through the analysis of moderating variables, the 'black box' effect of green finance on ESG is disclosed, providing theoretical support for the government and companies to better comprehend the policy effect as well as a reference for reform and experimental promotion of green finance.

Impact Assessment of Pandemic Covid-19 on Four Typologies of Tourism Villages in The Special Region of Yogyakarta

The pandemic has caused dramatic changes in the tourism sector globally including tourist villages. This study aims to identify the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on four typologies of tourist villages in DIY, both positively and negatively. This research is qualitative research. Data was collected through interviews with the head of the tourist village. Content analysis is an analytical technique used in this study. The results of the study show that the COVID-19 pandemic does not always have a detrimental impact but also creates opportunities for tourism village communities to make sustainable progress. The positive impact of Covid-19 on tourist villages can be seen in terms of finance, environment, social cohesion, youth participation, product innovation, management/regulation changes, facilities, networking, and increasing technology use. Even so, Covid-19 still leaves new challenges for tourist villages to face a new era of post-pandemic tourism. These results certainly have implications for the practice of developing tourist villages in DIY in the future.

교육재정경제 연구의 동향과 과제

This study comprehensively analyzes trends in education finance and economics research and discusses the directions and challenges for future research. By examining 712 academic papers from the inaugural to the most recent issues of the ‘Journal of Economics and Finance of Education,' it derives research achievements and challenges in this field. The analysis reveals distinctive features, such as the increasing application of theoretical concepts to practical approachs, a surge in education economics research, diversified research targets including education authorities and institutions, a shift towards quantitative data utilization, a rapid transition from literature-focused to quantitative-oriented research, and enhanced collaboration among researchers. Comparatively, qualitative studies are underutilized in the area of research, emphasizing empirical studies relevant to education policies. The study's keyword analysis demonstrates balanced treatment of education finance and economics-related terms and substantial research on value considerations like efficiency, equity, and fairness. Advanced research methods like Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), Propensity Score Matching (PSM), Fixed Effects (FE), and Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) are widely adopted. Through a comparison with international trends, it highlights research areas requiring increased focus, including the effectiveness of education investments, specific education fiscal demand analysis, discussions on the appropriateness of education fiscal policies, cost estimation of targeted educational programs, education's cost-benefit analysis, strengthened education policy evaluation, and expanded research on the teacher labor market. Enhanced scholarly interest and investigation are recommended for these themes in education fiscal economics.

Analysis of Determinants of Credit by Commercial Banks to Indonesia’s Fisheries Sector from the Demand Side

The growth of financial institutions such as banks is crucial to a country's economy. Not only as a source of financing, is banking also able to influence the business cycle of the economy as a whole. Moreover, Indonesia is a developing country that requires development in various sectors. Credit is an effective financing solution and is quite reliable in terms of financing. However, as one of the most potential sectors, the fisheries sector is actually one of the ones that has minimal credit allocation. This phenomenon occurs because it is influenced by several factors, including external and internal factors. In line with this, this study wants to see what influences credit disbursement when viewed from the demand side by making GDP, credit interest rates, and inflation variables. The method used is the quantitative method of the ECM (Error Correction Model) model, which is processed using Eviews 12. From this study, it is known that GDP and inflation have a significant positive effect in the long term, and the lending rate has a significant negative effect on lending. In the short term, GDP, lending rates, and inflation simultaneously have no effect on credit.

Funding of research & innovation in the field of medical technologies and biomedical engineering over the different European framework programmes.

To demonstrate the role of the European Framework Programmes for Research & Innovation in supporting the field of Medical Technologies and Biomedical Engineering and to show which types of medical technologies and which funding instruments are the preferred ones. Based on data available in the European Commission data warehouse for the past two Framework Programmes, funded projects addressing a Medical Technology were identified. This enabled to categorize the projects according to the intended use and to classify into different types. Moreover, the main instruments in the Framework Programme acting as funding sources were explored. The increase in R&I support led to 1961 projects and a total financing of € 3.2 bllion under the last Framework Programme. The categorization showed a balanced funding in terms of intended use, the detailed classification revealed that in-vitro-diagnostics and imaging equipment prevail in the diagnostic category, tissue-engineering products, implants and robotics in the therapeutic domain and ICT or software-based technologies in the miscellaneous category. As to funding sources, the classical health-oriented collaborative research scheme was on top, followed by instruments like the European Research Council, the Future and Emerging Technologies activities and the European Innovation Council, and completed by the Public-Private Partnerships. The European Framework Programmes are key on the global landscape for financing Research & Innovation of Medical Technology and the breadth of supported technologies is equally reflected by the different funding instruments involved.

Pendampingan Manajemen Bisnis untuk Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah Keripik Pisang Banana Bobs

This community service activity (PKM) is a business management mentorship that aims to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the productivity of the selected partner business, namely Banana Bobs. Banana Bobs' product is banana chips, and has great potential because it is in the tourist area. Business management mentoring consists of identifying problems and offering solutions to Banana Bobs in terms of operations, marketing, human resources and finance. The methods used in this activity include field observations, interviews, training, and practicing directly with Banana Bobs' partners. This PKM activity contributes to Banana Bobs to increase competitiveness in competition with other micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) so that it can grow rapidly and become a product that is well recognized by the public in Indonesia.

Finding the Interrelation between Smart City Initiatives and International Development Cooperation: A Critical Analysis of Current Project Processes and Underlying Motivations

This paper aims to explore the interplay between smart city projects and international development cooperation initiatives while identifying potential challenges associated with their ongoing processes. Numerous studies have investigated the potential economic development opportunities through smart city initiatives at the local level. This paper contributes to existing literature by examining the convergence of smart city and international development projects, providing a comprehensive perspective on these projects in terms of governance, motivation, financing, and inclusivity. This research includes a critical assessment of these projects, with the hope that both communities can actively engage in dialogue and cooperation to share their shortcomings and successful experiences, ultimately achieving a ‘smart’ balance in their development landscape.

S5-5 Developing an individual-based advice for sports participation and physical activity in children using the concept of Physical Literacy

Abstract Purpose Practitioners, researchers and policy makers have been looking for ways to change the negative trend observed in physical activity (PA) behaviour in children. An individual PA advice for children, based on the concept of physical literacy (PL), might offer an important avenue to support and motivate children to be physically active in a way that fits their needs and skills. Due to the holistic approach of PL, this concept is suitable for the development of an individual PA advice to motivate children to be physically active for life. Therefore, we aim to develop a feasible tool to provide children aged 4 to 12 years with an individual PA advice in the Dutch school setting. Method In this project, experts on the different areas of PL collaborate to create a tool feasible for implementation in the Dutch primary school setting. Experts will comprise children, parents, practitioners, researchers and policy makers. First, available measurement instruments on (elements of) PL will be reviewed. This will help us determine what instruments are best suitable to be used in the Dutch setting to create ‘input’ for a tool. Secondly, we will examine how data from these instruments can be harmonized to create an individual PA advice. This step will involve close collaborations with ICT while adhering to privacy rules and regulations. During this step we will also examine how the translation from ‘input’ to ‘output’, an individual PA advice, might have to differ for different age groups. Thirdly, we will develop a plan for the implementation in the Dutch setting and educational context. This involves feasibility in terms of finances as well as feasibility from a practical point of view. Conclusion By creating a tool to develop an individual PA advice, we hope to support and motivate children and parents to engage in PA that will last a life time. Throughout the process, relevant stakeholders will be involved in any step needed to ensure acceptability, feasibility and sustainability. Funding This project is funded by the Dutch Ministery of Health, Welfare, and Sports.

EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS OF GOLD PAWN IN ISLAMIC COMMERCIAL BANKS IN INDONESIA

The purpose of this study is to examine the efficiency of the Islamic banking business in Indonesia, specially Islamic Rural Bank in Central Javas. As a component of Indonesia's Islamic banking ecosystem, it is critical to understand the extent those banks work optimally together to support the development of Islamic finance, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, and to realize public welfare, particularly through productive financing consistent with Sustainable Development Goals Objectives. In the periode of 2016 until 2020, this study examined a sample of 20 Islamic Rural Banks in central Java. The study was conducted using a non-parametric approach known as DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis). The intermediation strategy was used to determine the input and output variables in this study. Fixed assets, operational costs, and third-party money are included as input variables. Meanwhile, the output variable is made up of the quantity of finance granted and the amount of operating income earned. The findings of this study reveal that the efficiency of Islamic Rural Bank in Central Java has a shifting tendency across the 2016–2020 timeframe, with the average bank experiencing a decline in efficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, this study assesses the possibility for improvement of inefficient programs using input and output data. The primary source of inefficiency is in the output variable, particularly in terms of customer financing. Additionally, this research makes recommendations to a variety of stakeholders, including practitioners, academics, and regulators.

Green perspectives of finance, technology innovations, and energy consumption in restraining carbon emissions in China: Fresh insights from Wavelet approach

ABSTRACT Carbon dioxide (CO2) emission is a major contributor to global climate change and needs an instant reduction to preserve the environmental quality of the planet. To ensure this, our study examines the role of green factors in terms of finance, technology, and energy in reducing CO2 emissions in China using quarterly data spanning 2001Q1-2020Q4. A recently developed frequency- and time-varying technique named “Wavelet Local Multiple Correlation” is applied to examine the impact of considered factors on CO2 emission dynamics in short-, medium-, and long-term. Thus, our study is the first to provide detailed insights into the role of green factors in reducing CO2 emission in China in a multivariate context. The outcomes confirm the long-term positive connectedness among green finance, green technology, and green energy consumption. Secondly, all these factors are asymmetrically and negatively correlated to CO2 emissions in long-term frequencies. However, green energy and green finance are highly affecting the CO2 in long-term, while green technology in medium-term. Finally, the multivariate analysis confirms that all the explanatory variables follow a similar trend in affecting CO2 emission; though, green finance is the dominant factor in the correlation. Based on the findings, the study recommends promoting green innovations, financial measures, and renewable energy that help China to limit CO2 emissions and promote environmental quality.

Born after the Volcker Rule: Regulatory change, managerial remuneration and hedge fund performance

AbstractSubstantial remunerative benefits accrue to managers of new hedge funds launched after the implementation of the Volcker Rule if their previous employer is a large US bank. After the rule, ex‐bankers' funds charge higher management fees and receive more flows as compared with other new hedge funds established during the same period. This phenomenon is related to changes in investor perception of the distribution of skills of new fund managers rather than to the actual differences in skills. Ex‐bankers' funds are indistinguishable from other funds in terms of performance, risk, and liquidation probability, both before and after the Volcker Rule.

Nano Emulsion: The Targeted Drug Delivery in the Therapy of Epilepsy

Around the world, 50 million people suffer with epilepsy; it significantly burdens society in terms of finances, society, and health. Our comprehension of the pathophysiological processes causing the illness and the factors affecting its prognosis has significantly advanced during the last ten years. Around a third of patients are still resistive to medical intervention, despite the fact that the number of antiepileptic drugs has expanded dramatically over the past 20 years. The ability of nanotech-based anti-epileptic drug (AED) administration methods to cross the blood brain barrier, increase specificity, and have the capacity for extended brain administration of drugs have lately attracted interest. Nanotechnology appears to be a promising and innovative development in this area. Nano emulsions have a mean droplet size of 20 to 200 nm and remain kinetically stable dispersions of two incompatible liquids with the assistance of an emulsifier or emulsifiers. The effectiveness of NEs as a delivery system for Central Nervous System-active medications used in effective regimens against difficult-to-treat CNS conditions.

The role of completely joint liability in financing multiple capital-constrained firms: Risk sharing, inventory and financial strategies

This paper makes an attempt to explore the relative value of a completely joint liability (CJL) financing scheme over traditional individual financing scheme for two financially-constrained firms. We develop a risk-sharing non-cooperative Nash-game model for the two firms in which they make unilateral ordering and financial decisions based on the CJL financing agreement as to the additional benefit (i.e., unit financing cost reduction) because of joint liability. We prove the existence of the firms’ equilibrium inventory decisions in a Nash game that is in general not quasi-concave or even supermodular. We show that in equilibrium, the completely joint liability of CJL financing induces the two firms to order more (compared to individual financing case), and meanwhile, the firms become more aggressive in ordering as the shared risk goes up. However, such over-investment in ordering under CJL financing does not always result in higher bankruptcy risks for the firms. Importantly, we show that the choice of the proposed financing schemes for both the firms is completely determined by a simple two-threshold policy in terms of the firms’ initial capitals and loan terms, and provide insights on how a financing-need firm to select proper partners to use CJL financing together, and how a profit-seeking bank to strategically set the proper financing terms to make the CJL financing scheme generate more benefits to itself and the two firms simultaneously (i.e., “win-win-win” situation).