Primary Asset Research Articles

The Triviality Worry About Gender Terms and Epistemic Injustice

ABSTRACT According to contextualism, a gender term such as ‘woman’ does not invariantly refer to a specific social or biological kind. Instead, gender terms have different extensions depending on the context of utterance. Contextualism accommodates that speakers are perfectly able to use gender terms in very different ways and still be coherent and successful in their communicative exchanges. However, while the flexibility of contextualism is its primary asset, it has also turned out to be its potential demise. The worry is that the view not only makes trans-including claims true but also allows that trans-excluding claims can be true and therefore, does justice to the claims of trans people only in a trivial sense. This paper defends the view that contextualists can respond to this worry by showing why trans-excluding claims are often morally problematic even in contexts where they are true. Contextualists are well-equipped to say that when speakers insist on using gender terms in trans-excluding ways, they engage in a meta-linguistic negotiation about how gender terms ought to be used – where using them trans-excluding is treated as normatively superior. This constitutes a kind of epistemic injustice.

Особливості бізнес-планування у сфері гостинності

The article concentrates on the evolving context of business planning in the hospitality industry, exploring flexible strategies for addressing the negative industry-wide factors that have an impact. The hospitality industry is subject to several operational factors, including revenue generation, cost management, human resources, and marketing, which are influenced by seasonal variations. This necessitates the implementation of strategies to mitigate the impact of fluctuating demand. The high level of competition in the hospitality sector requires a clear competitive advantage, which may be achieved through factors such as location, the provision of high-quality service, innovative design, or a thematic focus. These factors must be strategically employed to distinguish businesses from one another. External factors, including economic conditions, political stability, and environmental risks, significantly influence the hospitality industry. Implementing robust scenario planning, risk management, and service diversification strategies is essential to mitigate these risks. Financial planning is critical to business planning and success, as financial obligations in the hospitality industry underscore the importance of a comprehensive investment analysis. The hospitality industry’s primary asset is its human capital. , strategies should be employed to create a positive working environment, invest in staff training, and implement incentive programs to attract, develop, and retain talent. Guests’ safety and maintaining a positive reputation for hospitality establishments are contingent upon monitoring reviews, responding to negative comments, and utilizing a positive image. The study highlights the necessity for an integrated methodology to be employed in planning business operations within the hospitality sector. Keywords: business planning, hotel and restaurant complex, hospitality industry, stages of organizational culture formation, business.

DETERMINATION OF MAINTENANCE PRIORITIES ON DISTRICT AND CITY ROADS IN LAMPUNG PROVINCE IN 2019 USING THE SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING (SAW) METHOD

<p>Road infrastructure is a primary transportation asset extensively used by society to support economic, educational, and other activities. Consequently, roads function as a crucial supporter of the country's socio-economic activities. UU No. 38 of 2004 regarding Roads stipulates that roads are essential transportation facilities for the economy, social aspects, environment, politics, and defense and security. This research employs the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method to collect secondary data. The secondary data is obtained from the Department of Communication, Informatics, and Statistics of Lampung Province and processed to generate an assessment of road segments based on preference values. The research results indicate that, based on the criteria weighting, heavily damaged road conditions have the highest importance weight at 58.6%, followed by the criterion of average daily traffic. These findings suggest that road experts share a similar perspective on how road criteria are prioritized for specific regions. The ranking results using the SAW method with a Likert scale indicate a value of 97.34.</p>

Towards a reference ontology for a data valuation business capability

ABSTRACT Despite its recognition as primary asset, enterprises struggle to determine data value due to fragmented and impractical approaches. This paper develops a reference ontology for Data Valuation Business Capabilities (DVBC) leveraging the systematic approach for building ontologies, ArchiMate and integrating scientific insights with ex-ante expert interview validation. Comprising twelve groupings and 66 components, anchored in established ontologies and assessed against (non)-functional requirements, the ontology shapes the fragmented data valuation landscape into a structuring frame for enterprises. While advancing value modelling in information systems research, the ontology faces limitations like detailed process modelling deficiency, ex-post validation potential, and modelling language boundaries.

Analysis of Socio-economic Factors on Dry Farming Households of Ananthapuramu District of Andhra Pradesh, India

This study examines the socio-economic profile, household income, and risk aversion behaviour of dry farming households in the Ananthapuramu district of Andhra Pradesh. The research employs a range of analytical tools, including percentages, averages, Lorenz curve, Gini ratios, and multiple linear regression analysis, to investigate income inequalities and risk aversion among farmers. Data was collected through structured questionnaires from 120 randomly selected respondents within the study area. The results revealed that a significant proportion of farmers fell within the age group of 30-39 years (33%), while the majority had attained primary level education (33%). The average family size was 4 to 5 members (68%), comprising 33% males, 31% females, and 35% children. The composition of earners and dependents was found to be 1:1.98, indicating a relatively balanced distribution between those who contributed to household income and those who relied on it. Regarding asset ownership, most farmers possessed land as the primary asset, followed by buildings and implements. The majority of the sampled farmers operated small farms, with 1 to 2 hectares being the prevalent farm size. Income sources were primarily derived from cultivating crops such as groundnut, paddy, cotton, Bengal gram, and tomatoes, alongside income from livestock activities. The study further assessed income inequality using Gini ratios and Lorenz curves. It was found that farmers with less than 1 hectare of land experienced higher income inequality compared to those with larger farms (1-2 hectares and more than 2 hectares). Risk aversion index of the dry farming households was calculated and found to be 3.60 indicating that farmers are risk averters.

THE INFLUENCE OF INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR AND REWARD SYSTEM ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE WITH CREATIVE THINKING ABILITY AS A MODERATOR

In the effort to develop a company, having a strong human resource base is crucial. Good employee performance is the primary asset that can execute and influence various operational aspects of the company. Companies should be able to foster employee potential by encouraging innovative thinking and providing rewards to motivate them to improve their performance. This research aims to analyze the influence of innovative behavior, reward systems, and creative thinking ability on employee performance. The study employs a survey method with a quantitative approach, collecting data from 142 respondents who are employees of an organization. Data analysis was conducted using Smart PLS 3, and Hair's method was used to determine the sample size and respondent results. The research findings indicate that innovative behavior and the reward system positively affect employee performance. Creative thinking ability acts as a moderating variable that strengthens the impact of innovative behavior on employee performance. This research has significant implications for organizations, highlighting the need to enhance innovative behavior, reward systems, and creative thinking to improve employee performance. In the corporate context, if a company aims to boost employee performance, it should enhance innovative behavior and reward systems with the moderation of creative thinking ability.

A Conceptual Framework for Measuring Organizational Performance through Knowledge Management and Training

This paper proposes a comprehensive conceptual framework designed to evaluate organizational performance by integrating knowledge management (KM) strategies and training initiatives. In contemporary business environments, where knowledge serves as a primary asset, organizations increasingly recognize the critical role of effective knowledge management and training programs in enhancing performance. However, existing frameworks often lack holistic approaches that consider the interplay between these two vital components. Drawing upon theoretical insights from organizational theory, human resource management, and knowledge management literature, this framework synthesizes key dimensions and indicators essential for assessing organizational performance. The proposed framework incorporates elements such as knowledge creation, acquisition, dissemination, utilization, and retention, intertwined with tailored training interventions aimed at enhancing employee competencies and capabilities. By delineating these interconnected dimensions, the framework offers a systematic approach for organizations to evaluate the efficacy of their knowledge management and training initiatives in driving organizational performance. Furthermore, the framework provides a basis for future empirical research and practical applications in diverse organizational contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics between knowledge management, training, and organizational performance.

A hybrid econometrics and machine learning based modeling of realized volatility of natural gas

Determining which variables affect price realized volatility has always been challenging. This paper proposes to explain how financial assets influence realized volatility by developing an optimal day-to-day forecast. The methodological proposal is based on using the best econometric and machine learning models to forecast realized volatility. In particular, the best forecasting from heterogeneous autoregressive and long short-term memory models are used to determine the influence of the Standard and Poor’s 500 index, euro–US dollar exchange rate, price of gold, and price of Brent crude oil on the realized volatility of natural gas. These financial assets influenced the realized volatility of natural gas in 87.4% of the days analyzed; the euro–US dollar exchange rate was the primary financial asset and explained 40.1% of the influence. The results of the proposed daily analysis differed from those of the methodology used to study the entire period. The traditional model, which studies the entire period, cannot determine temporal effects, whereas the proposed methodology can. The proposed methodology allows us to distinguish the effects for each day, week, or month rather than averages for entire periods, with the flexibility to analyze different frequencies and periods. This methodological capability is key to analyzing influences and making decisions about realized volatility.

Occupational and asset adjustments in Tamil Nadu, India: The role of a finance and rebuilding program

Financial inclusion is important for long-term recovery from natural disaster-driven losses when access to safety nets or informal assistance fades away. We examine how an intervention promoting access to finance has altered primary occupations and asset accumulation among smallholders affected by the 2004 tsunami in Tamil Nadu, India, 16 years after the initial event. We show that the program increased professional jobs as a primary occupation by 38 percent while reducing household chores as a primary occupation by 7 percent. These impacts may have been driven by increased access to loans and improved social capital facilitated by the program. Our results suggest that access to financial interventions can help adaptation and resilience-building through adjusting occupations and asset accumulation in the long run.

Navigating NPLs: Financial Health Analysis of BPR Bank Gresik

The Regional Public Bank (BPR) Bank Gresik plays a crucial role in supporting small businesses in rural communities and economically vulnerable groups in urban areas through the provision of credit loans. Credit, as the primary productive asset, serves as the main source of income for the bank. However, credit disbursement also entails credit risk, which can lead to the occurrence of non-performing loans. This research aims to identify the handling of non-performing loans and its impact on profit growth at Bank Gresik. The research methodology employed is descriptive with a qualitative approach. Data analysis is conducted using the Miles and Huberman model, involving data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research indicate that the causes of non-performing loans originate from both internal and external factors of the bank. The handling of non-performing loans involves various steps, including telephone warnings, direct home collections, warning letters, summon letters, restructuring, posting banners on collateral, cession, simple lawsuits, insurance disbursement, and the takeover of debtor collateral. Despite the increase in the non-performing loan rate, the bank's profit continues to grow due to the influence of interest rates..

The Workplace Podcast: Expanding Intraorganizational Knowledge Capacity

The capturing and the sharing of people’s experiences, reflections, and learning can create value within any firm where knowledge is a regarded as a primary asset. Intraorganizational benefits of conversations captured via podcast-style recording and sharing have the potential to be a major facet of the modern art of knowledge management. Knowledge capture and sharing between members of an organization therefore may be able to create new capabilities for engagement that lead to useful knowledge resources. This paper will explore whether a designed conversation captured and shared through the podcast format and distribution method is more than just storytelling or experience sharing. It will then go on to assert that a designed method of creating this contextual knowledge artifact that is aligned to the organizational values and direction can contribute to an ingrained knowledge sharing disposition (i.e., a fundamental cultural shift). This designed conversation approach proves a dependable and scalable method to the elucidation of know how. Consider this structure being a tin-opener. It is a tool designed to open and get inside to the “canned” tacit knowledge. The resulting conversation could be knowledge of high value to the firm that is released from the minds of personnel. This paper will conclude by proposing a structure for a conversational podcast-like artifact designed to develop intraorganizational knowledge leading to organizational value.

PkM Kesehatan Reproduksi Perempuan Dalam Perspektif Ekonomi

Health and productivity are equally important and interconnected. Health is a primary asset. Without good health, achieving productivity becomes challenging. During the peak of the pandemic, funds were redirected from women's and girls' health to other life-saving services. There was also a lack of awareness and general prioritization. This led to a significant funding gap in women's healthcare. Furthermore, the lack of funding for women's health research means that specific challenges or diseases affecting women and girls remain unaddressed. They contribute economically and enrich their nation's wealth. Additionally, they play a crucial role in fostering intergenerational progress, thereby creating more opportunities for their children. An economy that neglects women and girls will widen the gender parity gap. Prioritizing the health of women and girls is a crucial path to building a healthier economy, society, and community. Identifying the issue, aiming to understand why women lack understanding regarding reproductive health issues linked to the post-pandemic economic perspective, is an effort to prioritize health, especially reproductive health. The implementation of Community Service Program (PKM) is carried out through an online webinar via Zoom Meeting link and YouTube on Saturday, February 25, 2023. This activity is in the form of a planned training in partnership with the Cipayung sub-district as part of the university's development efforts, involving an Obstetrician-Gynecologist doctor. The target audience includes lecturers, students, and the general public from all over Indonesia, with a total of 238 participants, including professors, students, nurses, midwives, and the public. Participants comprehend the provided material, engage in discussions, and pose questions about women's reproductive health from an economic perspective.Keywords: Community Service Program (PKM), Reproductive Health, Economy, Women.

Legal Protection of Intellectual Property of Insolvent Debtors in Bankruptcy Perspective


 
 
 
 Intellectual Property can be certain patents, copyright, trademarks, industrial designs, trade secrets, and other rights that are part of the origin of the intellectual property regime. These certain intellectual property rights may be the primary asset that the debtor possesses or at least something of value. In addition, the Law No. 37 of 2004 on Insolvency and the PKPU does not specify in detail whether the property of the property is property of a thing or the right of an entity, because the law only regulates the property that is excluded or the property which is not able to be paid. The curator who wants to administer and manage the property of the bankrupt does not exist like the right has always had difficulties in evaluating the property.
 
 
 

Virtual assets of the distributed register

This publication focuses on the definition of “virtual assets of a distributed registry” as an economic category. Analysis of the term showed a lack of unity in the definition. The opportunities provided by the deployment of virtual assets in a distributed registry are new but potentially effective. Virtual assets can be distributed or unallocated registry assets, secured or unsecured. Among the virtual assets of the distributed ledger: tokenized assets and cryptocurrencies. Accordingly, these are types of virtual assets that exist exclusively in the form of a record with an information identifier. But in the case of a tokenized asset, this information is derived from the original asset. And in the case of a crypto asset, this information is not derived from the primary asset. The stakeholders of the virtual assets market are individuals, miners, mining pools, which carry out the storage, exchange, transfer, provision of intermediary services. Disadvantages of the introduction of virtual assets of the distributed register are the possibility of anonymous transfers, complicated process of identification of stakeholders in the virtual assets market, the possibility of financial speculation, money laundering, difficulties with taxation. The advantages include relatively low transaction fees, their irreversibility and rapid validation. Any changes to the data in the chain of blocks are possible only when stakeholders confirm the legitimacy of transactions in accordance with general rules and protocols. This technology prevents data loss because all network members keep an up-to-date, up-to-date copy in encrypted form. The use of blockchain eliminates the possibility of making changes to the data, so the database is considered relevant at the time of access. Data is stored on different servers, data cannot be processed with expired dates, changes are made in real time and it is impossible to forge them. It is noted that the introduction of virtual assets of the distributed register in order to stimulate economic growth requires a joint effort of the science sector, education sector, IT sector, financial sector, the sector of state regulators. The possibilities of distribution register technologies are constantly growing and opening new perspectives.

The CERN-ISOLDE fast tape station

The employment of a suitable radioactive decay spectroscopy setup is essential for the operation of radioactive ion beam (RIB) facilities. CERN-ISOLDE recently developed a new fast tape station (FTS) setup to replace its more than 40 years old predecessor. The new FTS is equipped with several β-detectors, a HPGe-detector, provisions for an α-detector, and constitutes a significant improvement in terms of transport times and detector noise characteristics. Since 2021 it is routinely used as the primary asset for yield determination and quality control of produced RIBs at ISOLDE. We address in this work its technical features and introduce the utilized control system.

Battery Lifetime Extension in a Stand-Alone Microgrid With Flexible Power Point Tracking of Photovoltaic System

In stand-alone dc microgrids (dcMGs), battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are conventionally used for regulating the dc-link voltage, causing a continuous battery operation. Though operating the photovoltaic (PV) system at its maximum power point (MPP) yields minimum battery discharge current, the opposite is true for battery charging current. Therefore, reducing the battery charging current based on its state-of-charge (SoC) and the amount of available PV surplus power (which can be treated as virtually stored energy) is an opportunity for improving the battery life. The main objective of the control strategy proposed in this article is to prolong the battery lifetime by reducing the charging current and keeping the battery SoC at lower values if the PV power is enough to supply the loads. Additionally, the PV system is used as the primary asset to regulate the microgrid voltage. The dynamic performance of the proposed control strategy is validated with experimental tests under various operating conditions. Furthermore, its effectiveness in prolonging the battery lifetime is evaluated using an aging model of a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery (without loss of generality) by simulated case studies.

Internal Marketing and Staff Satisfaction in Ras AL-Khaimah Police

This documentary research investigation examined the contribution of internal marketing on staff satisfaction in Ras AL-Khaimah Police in United Arab Emirates (UAE). The research study employed an explanatory and descriptive research strategy with qualitative model. A sample of 373 documents were selected and read from 9604 list of documentation purposively. Data was collected using documentary assessments and scrutinized using thematic analysis which was used for condensing qualitative facts. The study discoveries established that there was a robust contribution of the internal marketing to staff satisfaction in Ras Al-Khaimah police in the UAE. The study resolved that the internal marketing is a major basis of a company’s growth and development in any part of the universe. It was recommended that Companies should seek out novel tactics as the market becomes more and more unsparing. This is because human capital is the primary intangible asset a business possesses, it makes sense for them to invest in it. Police personnel should work together as a team of internal suppliers and customers to add value at every stage of the value chain, resulting in happy and devoted customers who may ultimately increase the police organization's profitability. This may also ascertain that there is development in the police fraternity in general in the UAE.

Linking aspects of human capital management, employee engagement, perceived organizational support, and selfreported employee job performance

Purpose. The primary intangible asset of firms and the main factor determining the ircompetitive advantage has emerged as human capital. This paper examined the effect of the selected aspects of human capital management on self-reported employee job performance and the mediating role of employee engagement. Likewise, this study tested the moderation role of perceived organizational support on the human capital management with self-reported employee performance link. Method. This paper is structured on a quantitative approach, with stratified and simple random sampling techniques. The research model analysis method applies structural equation modeling with AMOS to test the hypothesized relationships. Findings. The aspects of human capital management were positively related to self-reported employee job performance. Moreover, employee engagement partially mediates the relationship, and perceived organizational support positively moderates the association between knowledge accessibility, learning capacity, leadership practice, career advancement, and selfreported employee job performance. Conversely, it has an in significant moderation between workforce optimization and employee job performance, optimization and self-reported employee job performance. Implications for practice. This paper has an implication for policy makers, organizational managers, investors in general, and the banking sector in particular in their effort towards creating strategies for matching human capital management strategies, employee engagement, perceived organizational support, and self-reported employee job performance. Thus, aspects of human capital management are the determinant factors of employee engagement and self-reported employee job performance. Moreover, the perception of employees towards organizational support contributes to the relationship.

COMMUNITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILL THROUGH BANANA AND CHILI PRODUCT TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY OF RURAL COMMUNITIES

Community entrepreneurship skill  is an effort and strategy in producing the product based on the owned–asset. Through this, ideas emerged for processing raw materials into processed goods that were worth selling, as well as Taddan village which was the target of this community empowerment activity. Taddan village with its own primary asset such bananas and chilies will increase the economic growth of the village through processing the bananas and chilies into economical and selling products. To achieve this goal, the author used the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) method. This method was developed from the owned assets, not from problems. With the ABCD method, the author tried to empower rural communities, especially Taddan village, in processing banana and chili products into worth selling products. The result of this activity is the launching of banana chips and sambal cumi kribo from processed bananas and chilies which are well received, and got many orders from the local community.

Mineral water as food for bone: an overview

Water is a primary asset and contributes significantly to human health. Although water requirements vary from person to person, an intake of 1.5-2 L per day is known to guarantee proper hydration, and is essential to maintaining the body’s water balance. Water for human use includes “water” (treated or not) intended to be drinkable, used for the preparation of food and drinks, and for other domestic uses, and “natural mineral water”, meaning waters that “originate from an aquifer or from a groundwater basin, which flow from one or more natural or reamed (perforated) springs and which have specific hygienic characteristics and, possibly, health properties”. According to European legislation (Directive 2009/54/EC), mineral waters can be classified on the basis of analysis of their main chemical-physical characteristics. Natural mineral waters can also be classified into many categories on the basis of their mineral composition and principal component. Natural mineral waters are known to have many beneficial (and non-beneficial) effects on human health and several studies have explored their properties and their role in different physiological and pathological conditions. Despite concerns about possible negative effects due to the plasticizers and/or endocrine disruptors that may be present in bottled mineral waters, their consumption is widespread. Calcium-rich mineral waters (calcium content >150 mg/L) supply excellent amounts of highly bioavailable calcium and are a very useful way of taking in calcium regularly and in a well distributed way throughout the day, without experiencing side effects; they therefore contribute to the achievement of the recommended intakes. Mineral waters can also be used as supplements to reduce the risk of deficiency of other micronutrients important for bone health such as boron, strontium and fluoride. Finally, gut microbiota is emerging as a key player in bone turnover regulation due to its ability to modulate the immune system, controlling inflammation and also influencing calcium absorption and vitamin D levels. Intestinal dysbiosis may promote bone mass loss in older people and after menopause. For this reason, the maintenance of a healthy and efficient intestinal microbiota is considered fundamental in the management of skeletal pathologies, both to prevent them and to support possible drug therapies.