• Asian Journal of Business Environment
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.13-18
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• 2014

Purpose - This study aims to analyze changes in attitudes towards women's political leadership and the social factors related to such changes. The study reviews the field of women's political leadership, specifically the political and economic participation of women in the world, and the impact of variables such as the changes in attitude on such participation. Research design, data, and methodology - The population for this study comprises 99 countries that are members of the United Nations and have participated in the third and fifth waves of the World Values Surveys. The sample consists of 31 such countries selected for sampling. Results - This study is a secondary analysis to examine the hypotheses regression and the LISREL model are used. The findings of the study indicate that the correlation between two variables, namely women's political participation and leadership of women, is statistically significant. Conclusions - The changing rate of women's economic participation is also significant. The significance of these coefficients indicates that the results, with a 95% confidence level, can be extended to all member states.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제7권11호
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• pp.1097-1104
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• 2020

This research seeks to provide evidence about how political connections, proxied by government ownership and the existence of politically connected board members, affect the extent of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures in Indonesian listed companies. This research uses the legitimacy theory as a basis for explaining management's motivation for disclosing its CSR. The sample consists of 131 firm-year observations from 38 non-financial public companies that published sustainability reports from 2013 to 2017. We measured the CSR disclosures using a disclosure checklist on the sustainability reports. We subsequently processed the data using a random effect (RE) linear regression. The result shows that CSR disclosures were greater in government-owned companies but lower in companies that have politically connected board members. The results support the legitimacy theory that the government intends to demonstrate legitimate national economic and political conditions by showing that government-owned companies are sustainable. However, CSR disclosures seem to have a substitutive relationship with the existence of politically connected board members, since those political connections may protect the company from public pressure and/or the risk of litigation, reducing the need for CSR disclosures. This research provides evidence that different types of political connections may have different impacts on corporate disclosures.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.627-637
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• 2021

This research extends the literature on the effect of board characteristics and ownership structure on audit fees; these factors affect the firm's agency costs and how the auditor assesses various risks, hence the audit efforts and fees. The paper introduces political connections as a determinant of audit fees for the first time in Jordan, where the political connection is prevalent and affects decision making on the Jordanian boards. The sample consists of 109 manufacturing and service firms listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) over the years 2012-2019. Data is obtained from the ASE and the company's annual reports. Board characteristics are measured by board size, independence, leadership duality, meetings frequency, political connections, and audit committee. Ownership structure was measured by concentration, foreign ownership, and Institutional ownership. The study hypotheses were tested by using Generalized Least Squares regression. The Findings showed that larger boards, politically connected firms, and firms with leadership duality are more likely to pay higher fees. Besides, Firms with greater foreign ownership pay less fees, whereas the rest of the variables are insignificant. Results suggest that political connections play a major role in determining audit fees; this provides a recommendation to policymakers in Jordan to reconsider regulations regarding political connections.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제9권7호
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• pp.109-121
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• 2022

The study aims to examine the interaction of formal and informal institutions for strengthening economic development, particularly entrepreneurship growth. The research will also assess the impact of control variables on political index within the formal and informal markets. The research is quantitative, which analyses panel data of 6 years in 22 countries comprising middle and high-income countries with diversified and unique political, economic, and social systems. The findings suggested that reducing the entry regulation and promoting the social capital within the formal and informal institutions would grow formal and informal entrepreneurship and be a greater source for new venture creation. Moreover, the political index, a control variable, was found significant in the relationship of institutional mix with formal and informal entrepreneurship. Entry regulations in formal and informal institutions are a complex phenomenon in the entrepreneurship literature, moderated by the political development index as tested by the current study. The time horizon for this paper is much longer since it analyzes 6 years (2014-2019) of data on 22 developing and developed countries to see the entrepreneurial growth across multiple regions on different income levels, geographic conditions, and contrasting political and social systems.

• Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.41-62
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• 2017

The political reformation in Indonesia is a determinant factor of the change in political communications and the roles of media. Currently, the political elites need media support, since it contextually has a significant role. Whoever has a good relationship with the media, will be loved by the public. On the other hand, the media also have a vested interest in the elite in running businesses and building the power of industry. Policies and capital pose a challenge to maintaining the continuity of the media. Independence and control of media are at stake, when the interests of the media and the elite collaborate with each other and then build a benefit on both sides. Meanwhile, the role of social media also cannot be neglected. The Indonesian political communication system is characterized by the presence of social media in a pseudo-relationship between the elite and the public. This paper tries to explain the growing trends of research in the academic environment and the research trends in political practice in Indonesia after the occurrence of post-reformation era in legislative and executive elections. The method used is the meta-analysis of research outcomes of university (dissertations) and secondary data sources. Data processing is done by meta-analysis of secondary data. The results of meta-analysis research indicate that, the objective conditions, in Indonesia, especially the political conditions, stimulate new spaces in communication research. The study of political communication becomes dominant in the academic environment. In addition, communication research is also characterized by a shift from the linear perspective (positivistic paradigm) to the interactive perspective (naturalistic paradigm). On the other hand, the development of politic and governance situations in Indonesia has prompted the establishment of polling agencies that help citizens understand the maps of political power and candidates in general elections and regional head elections.

• 대한지리학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.295-308
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• 1996

1945년 8월 광복을 맞았을 당시 국내 정치지리학은 사실상 그 존재를 말할 형편이 못 되었다. 미군정 기간중인 1947년 초에야 비지리학자 표문화가$\ulcorner$조선 지정학 개관 : 조선 의 과거 현재와 장래$\lrcorner$를 출간했을 정도였다. 국내 지리학자로서 최초의 정치지리학 체계서 를 써낸 사람은 최복현이었다. 그의 정치지리학(1959)은 당시 미국 영향을 크게 받은 것이 다. 형기주는 국내서 지리학을 공부한 사람으로서는 최초의 정치지리학 논문(국토 통일 가 능성)을 쓴 사람이다. 1960년대 종반에 들어서서 국내 정치지리학은 꿈틀거리기 시작했다. 김대경, 차윤, 임덕순 등에 의해서였다. 1970년대에 들어서서도 연구 활기는 지속되었는데 특히 동년대 초반에 해방후 국내 지리학 수업자에 의한 최초의 정치지리학 체계서(임덕순) 가 나온 점은 특기할 만하다. 1980년대 중반에는 양적으로 보아 정치지리학이 크게 발전한 시기이다. 박사학위 논문도 최초로 나왔고 석사학위 논문도 이후 다수 나왔다. 전기간에 걸 쳐 볼 때 정치지리 연구는 \circled1 수도, \circled2 행정구역, \circled3 지정적 구조 (특히 한반도), \circled4 분단- 통일, \circled5 각급 행정수도, \circled6 성곽, \circled7 선거, \circled8 도시정치 순의 8대 범주에 걸쳐서 크게 이루 어졌다. 한국의 정치지리학은 국내 문제와 관련, \circled1 국토통일, \circled2 3면 임해의 활동, \circled2 영호 남 불통합의 3대 과제에 연구를 더 기울여야 한다. 학문 자체와 관련해서는 \circled1 신 지정학적 연구, \circled2 전략-군사지리 연구 등에 크게 힘을 기울일 필요가 있다. 인문지리학 일반 연구는 $\ulcorner$인문지리학$\lrcorner$을 써낸 김경성으로부터 논의하는 것이 타당하다. 이후 약 20년이 지나고나 서 오홍석의 비포괄적이나마 $\ulcorner$인문지리학 원리$\lrcorner$가 나왔다. 1970년대 중반이후 인문지리의 실증-계량적 분석에 대한 비판이 일어나기 시작했고, 그런 중에 1980년대 초반에 인문지리 학 방법론상 중요한 2개의 대립적 논문 (김인의 공간지리학 옹호와 최기엽의 장소이해 옹 호)이 나왔다. 그후 방법론상의 논의가 5-6편 나와 오늘에 이르렀다. $\ulcorner$인문지리조사법$\lrcorner$ 교 재가 역시 비포괄적이나마 국내 최초로 출간된 것은 1988년 (조동규)의 일이다. 포괄성이 훌 륭한 인문지리학 체계서의 출간이 절실히 요망된다. 방법론에 있어서는 공간-계량적 입장과 지역-종합-해석적 입장간의 조화와 상호보완이 있어야 할 것이다.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.99-112
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• 2022

Purpose - This paper empirically investigates via a spatial lag model from the perspective of space economy to find the influencing factors of South Korea's OFDI along with 60 countries. Design/methodology - In the study of regional economic phenomena, we must first test the corresponding spatial correlation, and on this basis, complete the construction of the spatial model. For the target research object, after testing the spatial correlation, if there is spatial correlation, a spatial measurement model is needed. This paper uses the global Moran's I index for calculation. Based on the characteristics and research needs of the research object, this paper selects the spatial lag model to verify the existence of the spatial effect and factors affecting OFDI. Findings - Our results show that export scale, infrastructure, technology level, political stability, resource endowment, market size, distance and labor cost have a certain impact on Korea's OFDI, but at present the distance and market size factors are the most important influencing factors for South Korea's OFDI, The technical level and political stability have little effect on South Korea's OFDI, and are not main factors determining South Korea's OFDI. Originality/value - Through spatial measurement verification, it was found that the spatial effect has a significant impact on OFDI, along with more than 60 countries. On this basis, relevant suggestions are put forward, which have strong practical significance for South Korea's OFDI to achieve healthy and sustainable development.

• Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.131-154
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• 2023

This study investigates the productivity of Indonesian social scientists during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular concentration on their contributions to COVID-19 prevention and management. By categorizing social science research according to themes such as authors' gender, authors' institution of origin, forms of collaboration, and journal quality, this study examines the patterns and factors that influence research output. Using information from the Scopus database, 1,071 journal articles were analyzed in total. The findings indicate that collaborations with foreign researchers considerably improve productivity and publication quality, with Malaysian and Australian institutions serving as the most active partners. Nevertheless, there are gender disparities, as female authors write and are cited less frequently than male authors. The study stresses the importance of increasing international collaboration among Indonesian authors and implementing affirmative action policies to support and empower female researchers. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing policymakers, funding agencies, and academic institutions with recommendations for fostering a more inclusive and influential research environment in Indonesia.

• 한국도서관정보학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.491-516
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• 2004

본 연구는 공공도서관 건립 타당성조사보고서에 있어서 경제적 타당성 접근방법과 정책적, 기술적 타당성 접근방법을 비교$\cdot$분석하고 문제점을 구명하였다. 경제적 타당성 분석에서 사용된 비용편익분석은 편익추정과 할인율 적용에 문제가 있는 것으로 나타났으며 정책적, 기술적 타당성 분석은 건립이 확정된 사업을 합리화하는 수단으로 잘못 활용될 수 있는 문제가 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과는 공공도서관 건립을 계획중인 관련기관에서 타당성조사를 준비하는데 유용한 자료가 될 것으로 기대한다.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.23-31
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• 2012

The number of small businesses being founded nationally is constantly increasing and various kinds of aggressive efforts are being made to remain competitive. As such, political support by the government for small businesses that have great productivity and competitiveness must increase. The founding of small businesses is being promoted by the government in order to boost the economy, and interest in founding new businesses is high amongst not only college students, but even general workers. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine problems regarding the founding of small businesses, and to give new businesses a competitive edge by presenting political answers to these problems. After analyzing the status of current issues concerning the foundation of small businesses, this paper suggests some positive policy alternatives. Existing studies on small businesses were focused on the promotion of small and medium distributors, and studies on policy alternatives aimed directly at promoting the businesses are, so far, insufficient. Further studies are required to examine political alternatives from the perspective of the roles of non-profit organizations, which the Government is responsible for, in supporting small business.