Volume 8 · 2022

Volume 8 contents

1. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 6-22

   THE EFFECT OF NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: THE CASE OF BISCUIT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA (PDF)

   • Daniel Amente KENEA

   Keywords

   New product development; Product quality; Product size; Product line; Product design; Organizational performance

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   KENEA, D. A. (2022). THE EFFECT OF NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: THE CASE OF BISCUIT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 6-22. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-6-22.pdf (opens in a new tab)

   Abstract

   New product development has become a potentially valuable way of securing a competitive advantage by improving organizational performances. Fundamentally, a firm fulfills this purpose through its products. The main purpose of this research is to assess the effect of new product development on organizational performance in the case of biscuit manufacturing companies found in Addis Ababa. A Quantitative research approach, descriptive research design, and cross-sectional field survey were used for this study. The probability sampling technique specifically the stratified random sampling method was applied in order to select sample respondents from the total population of 268. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression) with the help of SPSS Version 20.0. The result indicated that three of the independent variables such as product quality, product size, and product design have a moderate and positive relationship and; significantly affect organizational performance. Whereas, a product line which is the fourth independent variable has a weak relationship and insignificant effect on the performance of target organizations. Based on the findings, the researcher recommends biscuit manufacturing firms improve the quality of their product, and respond to the dynamic changes in customers’ needs in product size and product design through the introduction of new products to improve the performance of their organization.

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2. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 23-32

   MACRO ECONOMIC POLICIES IN INDONESIA: A STUDY OF ISLAMIC ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES (PDF)

   • Hendri Hermawan Adinugraha

   Keywords

   Fiscal policy; monetary policy; and Islamic economics

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   Adinugraha, H. H. (2022). MACRO ECONOMIC POLICIES IN INDONESIA: A STUDY OF ISLAMIC ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 23-32. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-23-32.pdf (opens in a new tab)

   Abstract

   Indonesia as a country with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia has not yet been ranked the highest in various fields of Islamic economics. Therefore, this study intends to analyze fiscal and monetary policies that can be the basis for developing sharia economic policies in Indonesia. This research method uses a qualitative type with a library research approach. The results of the study found that fiscal policy in an Islamic economic review is an obligation of the state to become the rights of the people, so that fiscal policy is not only a necessity for economic improvement and increasing people’s welfare, but rather on the creation of a fair economic distribution mechanism. Monetary policy in the view of Islamic economics should be free from elements of usury and bank interest. Because in the perspective of Islamic economics, usury which includes bank interest is strictly prohibited. With this prohibition, bank interest, which in a capitalist economy becomes the main instrument of monetary management, is no longer valid. The Indonesian nation as a country with a majority Muslim population is ideally able to implement fiscal and monetary policies that are in accordance with Islamic economic principles or Sharia compliance.

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3. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 33-38

   TRADITIONAL MARKET INSIGHT FROM IMAM AL-GHAZALI’S ISLAMIC ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE (PDF)

   • M. Khoirul Fikri
   • Rizky Andrean

   Keywords

   Traditional Market; Islamic Economic; Imam Al-Ghazali

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   Fikri, M. K., & Andrean, R. (2022). TRADITIONAL MARKET INSIGHT FROM IMAM AL-GHAZALI’S ISLAMIC ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 33-38. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-33-38.pdf (opens in a new tab)

   Abstract

   Traditional markets are one of the heart of the community’s economy. This study aims to examine how traditional markets in Imam Al-Ghazali’s Islamic economic perspective. The method in this research is a descriptive analysis in the form of library research using a qualitative research approach. In this study, used secondary data obtained from previous research studies and other literature with similar research topics. From this research, the results of the study are as follows. Traditional Market is a market that is built and managed by the Government, Regional Government, Private, State-Owned Enterprises and Regional-Owned Enterprises including cooperation with the private sector with business premises in the form of shops, booths and tents owned/managed by small, medium, and non-governmental traders. or cooperatives with small-scale businesses, small capital and with the process of buying and selling merchandise through bargaining. Al-Ghazali in building the economy, especially in market economic issues, departed from the principles of monotheism, the hereafter, and treatises. From this principle, the multidimensional goals of economics are built. Not only aims to be material oriented but also in order to achieve spiritual satisfaction.

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4. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 39-44

   THE URGENCY OF FIRST AID TRAINING IN ISLAMIC BOARDINGS SCHOOLS AZ-ZABUR PEKALONGAN (PDF)

   • Hendri Hermawan Adinugraha
   • Wiwit Irvanto
   • Kholis Zahrotin
   • Fidela Shabrina Rahmaillahi
   • Ika Nur Aini
   • Wilujeng Rohmiyanti

   Keywords

   First aid; pesantren; urgency; education

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   Adinugraha, H. H., Irvanto, W., Zahrotin, K., Rahmaillahi, F. S., Aini, I. N., & Rohmiyanti, W. (2022). THE URGENCY OF FIRST AID TRAINING IN ISLAMIC BOARDINGS SCHOOLS AZ-ZABUR PEKALONGAN. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 39-44. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-39-44.pdf (opens in a new tab)

   Abstract

   Basically, knowledge and understanding of first aid is very important for the community. Where first aid is the first step that medical lay people can take to provide assistance to others who are in need of quick and immediate help. Seeing the importance of first aid knowledge, UKK KSR PMI of State Islamic Istitute of Pekalongan Unit held a training entitled The Urgency of First Aid Training at the Az-Zabur Islamic Boarding School Pekalongan. This training uses several methods, such as lecture, practice, and discussion methods. Lectures are used to open the material. While the practical method is used in the delivery of aid procedures, how to help and the use of first aid support tools. The data analysis technique in this first aid journal uses qualitative data analysis techniques, where the data obtained is not in the form of numbers. The research is based on Usman's theory, that first aid is the provision of immediate assistance to sick people or accident victims who require basic medical treatment to prevent disability or death. The results of this training show that education and assistance to all levels of society is really needed, especially the students at the Az-Zabur Islamic Boarding School regarding first aid training. With the aim, so that students have adequate skills and knowledge about first aid. So that they are able to provide independent treatment if there is a medical case that makes them have to help others.

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5. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 45-46

   EMINESCU’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE LITERARY LANGUAGE (PDF)

   • Iulian BITOLEANU

   Keywords

   jurnalism; Eminescu; intertextualitate; expresivitate

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   BITOLEANU, I. (2022). EMINESCU’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE LITERARY LANGUAGE. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 45-46. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-45-46.pdf (opens in a new tab)

   Abstract

   Eminescu, jurnalistul, a contribuit decisiv la cristalizarea limbii literare pe la 1880. Nu numai pentru că au spus-o stlisticieni ca Stefan Munteanu, lingviști de talia lui Iorgu Iordan, Ion Gheție, ci pur și simplu deoarece a decantat limbajul scris, l-a epurat de regionalisme, arhaisme, nu a exagerat cu termenii colocviali, dimpotrivă a inserat neologisme ori sintagme franțuzești, latinești, respectând normele gramaticale. Pe deasupra, el anticipează intertextualitatea, fapt sesizat și de Monica Spiridon. Nu mai punem la socoteală expresivitatea, frazeologia dezinvoltă, cursivitatea ori plasticizarea ideilor, a gândurilor.

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6. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 47-55

   ADINUGRAHA’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF COTEMPORARY SHARIA BANKING IN INDONESIA (PDF)

   • Fitri MUKARROMAH
   • Bachtiar EFFENDI

   Keywords

   education; nationalism; defending the country

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   MUKARROMAH, F., & EFFENDI, B. (2022). ADINUGRAHA’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF COTEMPORARY SHARIA BANKING IN INDONESIA. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 47-55. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-47-55.pdf (opens in a new tab)

   Abstract

   Islamic banking has a unique position compared to conventional banks, namely the permission for Islamic banks to carry out business activities that are multi-finance and trade (trading) through buying and selling contracts. But unfortunately, this uniqueness is dominantly applied in the collection of Islamic banking funds. Whereas there are other things that are more urgent, namely the khitthah of Islamic banking as a profit-sharing bank, not only in raising funds but also in financing, which is actually widely accessed and needed by the lower middle class. Islamic banking in carrying out banking operational activities is not only for business purposes, in the form of material benefits, but also pursuing happiness in the hereafter. For this reason, the authors analyze Adinugraha's thoughts on sharia banking in Indonesia, where Islamic banks in carrying out banking operational activities not only based on banking provisions in general but also based on sharia provisions. Islamic banks must obey the sharia principles that are implemented from establishment to their operations.

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7. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 56-62

   BUSINESS STRATEGY PLANNING IN STATE ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS UNIVERSITY: A CASE STUDY IN UIN K.H. ABDURRAHMAN WAHID PEKALONGAN (PDF)

   • Sobi GHOZANI

   Keywords

   Planning; public service agencies; business and university.

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   GHOZANI, S. (2022). BUSINESS STRATEGY PLANNING IN STATE ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS UNIVERSITY: A CASE STUDY IN UIN K.H. ABDURRAHMAN WAHID PEKALONGAN. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 56-62. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-56-62.pdf (opens in a new tab)

   Abstract

   The purpose of this article is to examine public service bodies in state Islamic religious universities from the aspect of business planning, a case study at UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan. This study uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative method approaches. The findings of this study indicate that the commitment and consistency and high sincerity of all stakeholders in implementing policies and developing UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan in the future is very important to be maintained and maintained. Implementation of the Business Strategic Plan at UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan should always be monitored and evaluated on an ongoing basis by a competent institution in his field. Based on this finding, UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan as one of the State Islamic Religious Universities in Indonesia showed a significant increase. This is expected to be able to bring UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan has become a professional and strong public service agency.

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8. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 63-67

   THE ROLE OF HOUSEHOLD ACCOUNTING IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF ISLAMIC LIFE (PDF)

   • Wahid Wachyu Adi WINARTO

   Keywords

   Accounting Practices; Household Accounting; Islamic Quality of Life

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   WINARTO, W. W. A. (2022). THE ROLE OF HOUSEHOLD ACCOUNTING IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF ISLAMIC LIFE. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 63-67. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-63-67.pdf (opens in a new tab)

   Abstract

   This research intends to learn more about the role of household accounting in improving Islamic life by examining the accounting practices of informants and examining the benefits that informants gain from carrying out accounting practices in their homes. A qualitative method with a phenomenological approach was applied. In this study, the informants were eight married seventh-semester accounting students. In-depth interviews with each informant were used as data gathering strategies. According to the findings of this study, all of the interviewees have done accounting in their households since they were married, and their wives have kept track of it. Accounting in the home is vital, according to all of the respondents, for the following reasons Accounting in the home is important to all of the informants for the following reasons: 1) it can bring peace to financial management, 2) it can shape a thrifty and careful person, 3) it can be used as material for evaluation and long-term saving decisions, and 4) it can be used as an investment decision in the afterlife to pay zakat.

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9. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 68-68

   CONTEMPORARY MYTHOLOGIES – TRADITION, SYNCHRONISM, PROXIMITY (PDF)

   • Xenia Negrea

   Keywords

   Contemporary Mythologies; Tradition; Synchronism; Proximity

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   Negrea, X. (2022). CONTEMPORARY MYTHOLOGIES – TRADITION, SYNCHRONISM, PROXIMITY. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 68-68. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-68.pdf (opens in a new tab)

   Abstract

   Nicu Gavriluță, Why do we like superheroes? The mythology and symbolism of the Marvel movies, Polirom, Iași, 2022

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10. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 69-74

    EFFECT OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT TAX REVENUES ON LOCAL NATIVE INCOME IN SEMARANG CITY (PDF)

    • Ajun Nurul Afa
    • Hendri Hermawan A, M.S.I

    Keywords

    Hotel Tax; Restaurant Tax; Income; Realization; Contribution

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    Afa, A. N., & M.S.I, H. H. A. (2022). EFFECT OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT TAX REVENUES ON LOCAL NATIVE INCOME IN SEMARANG CITY. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 69-74. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-69-74.pdf (opens in a new tab)

    Abstract

    This study aims to analyze the influence of hotel and restaurant tax revenues in Semarang City. The research uses descriptive quantitative methods with a secondary data analysis approach. The object of this research is the large contribution of hotel and restaurant taxes to the original income of the Semarang City area which includes reports on the realization of local native income, the level of effectiveness of realization, the realization of hotel and restaurant taxes. The authors used secondary data obtained from various official local government sources. Hotel and restaurant tax contributions are still very less contributing because the value is below 10%. The realization of regional income is very effective because the average percentage exceeds 100%. The author lists hotel tax revenue data from 2017-2021, and restaurant taxes from 2017-2021, the pandemic has also greatly affected hotel and restaurant tax revenues and there are obstacles in collecting information data, namely the lack of data updates on the official website of the Semarang City regional government. Suggestions for local governments to further develop and compile regional data periodically and systematically so that further research can be more actual and accurate.

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11. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 75-83

    EARNINGS MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF QUOTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA (PDF)

    • Agbata, Amaka Elizabeth
    • Oranu, Chidimma Obioma
    • Ndum, Ngozi Blessing
    • Eze, Maria Nwankwoeke

    Keywords

    Earnings Management; Financial Performance; Deposit Money Banks; Nigeria

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    Elizabeth, A. A., Obioma, O. C., Blessing, N. N., & Nwankwoeke, E. M. (2022). EARNINGS MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF QUOTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 75-83. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-75-83.pdf (opens in a new tab)

    Abstract

    This study empirically investigated Earnings Management (EM) and Financial Performance of the Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs). Population comprised DMBs quoted on the Nigerian Exchange Group. Data that spanned from 2012 – 2018 were gathered from the selected quoted DMBs in Nigeria. The simple linear regression method was used in analyzing data. The research findings disclosed significant effect of EM on DMBs' financial measures - Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization; Dividend Pay Out Ratio; and Net Profit Margin. The study concluded that earnings management exists in DMBs and it has significant negative and positive effects on their financial performance.

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12. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 84-97

    THE ACTION OF SELF- AND CAST SHADOWS ON THE MECHANISMS OF PERCEPTION AND REPRESENTATION OF THE CINEMATOGRAPHIC IMAGE (PDF)

    • Florin CONSTANTINESCU

    Keywords

    shadow; lights; cinematographic picture; visual perception; cognitive representation

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    CONSTANTINESCU, F. (2022). THE ACTION OF SELF- AND CAST SHADOWS ON THE MECHANISMS OF PERCEPTION AND REPRESENTATION OF THE CINEMATOGRAPHIC IMAGE. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 84-97. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-84-97.pdf (opens in a new tab)

    Abstract

    In the absence of information provided by stereoscopic vision, based on ocular disparity, in the case of mechanically reproduced image analysis (cinematographic image or photographic image), the visual perception mechanism uses information from the analysis of cast shadows and self-shadows to discriminate, identify and recognize the shapes in the frame. The same type of information is also used by the mechanism of cognitive representation to construct or assign cognitive meanings to the mechanically reproduced image.

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13. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 98-106

    ROLE OF ACCOUNTING IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (PDF)

    • Amaka Elizabeth AGBATA
    • Sunday Chukwunedu OKARO
    • Ogochukwu Nkiru ONYEOGUBALU

    Keywords

    Accounting; Accountants; Sustainable Development; Sustainable Business; Capital Market; Corporate Financial Reports

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    AGBATA, A. E., OKARO, S. C., & ONYEOGUBALU, O. N. (2022). ROLE OF ACCOUNTING IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 98-106. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-98-106.pdf (opens in a new tab)

    Abstract

    Sustainable development has become very important following the need to achieve economic growth without harming the earth’s natural resources as well as meet the needs of the present and future generations. Consequently, every nation, organization, profession, and so on has roles to play in achieving this sustainable development. The study reviewed various literature on the role of accounting in sustainable development and was limited to the Nigerian situation. Local and international literature was reviewed and it was found out based on the review that Nigerian accountants assisted in sustainable development through their contribution to the improved capital market, sustainable business, better management of public funds. Through quality education as well as rich, competitive, and contemporary training accountants undergo, they are kept abreast of current economic and related issues, become competent, and are constantly more valuable in meeting business needs that emerge. Accountants in their decision-making functions played active roles in influencing the sustainability strategies of their companies. Through the provision of high-quality corporate financial reports, they also contribute to sustainable development, among others. Consequently, the researchers concluded that accounting played significant roles in sustainable development in Nigeria. The study contributed to knowledge by adding literature on the role of accounting in sustainable development in Nigeria as there is a dearth of research in that area.

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14. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 107-120

    THE LINK BETWEEN COMPONENTS OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT EFFECT (PDF)

    • Challa Amdissa Jiru
    • Tilahun Teklu
    • Deribe Assefa Aga

    Keywords

    performance management effects; performance management; result-oriented performance management; public sector performance management; performance management process

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    Jiru, C. A., Teklu, T., & Aga, D. A. (2022). THE LINK BETWEEN COMPONENTS OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT EFFECT. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 107-120. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-107-120.pdf (opens in a new tab)

    Abstract

    Research findings on the outcomes of performance management are inconclusive as researches reported both intended and unintended consequences of performance management. This paper investigates the extent to which the components of the performance management process influence the performance management effect in the public organizations. Performance management comprises a range of practices an organization engages in, from which this study investigates the influence of participation in target setting, performance information use, performance information processing capacity, performance review, performance indicators quality, and provision of performance management training on performance management effects. Understanding the link between components of performance management and performance management effects would guide how to improve performance management. Regression analysis based on data obtained from a survey of public sector organizations in Ethiopia indicates the influence of Participative target setting, Performance information processing capacity and Use of performance information on the Performance management effects were not statistically significant. In contrast, Performance indicators quality, Provision of training on performance management, and Performance Reviews significantly affect performance management outcomes. The study point outs the strategies the organizations can implement to improve the Performance management effects.

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15. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 121-129

    SHARIA BANKING IN INDONESIA: MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING STRATEGY (PDF)

    • Ade GUNAWAN
    • Tsalis SYAIFUDDIN

    Keywords

    Management; marketing strategy; Sharia banking

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    GUNAWAN, A., & SYAIFUDDIN, T. (2022). SHARIA BANKING IN INDONESIA: MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING STRATEGY. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 121-129. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-121-129.pdf (opens in a new tab)

    Abstract

    This study aims to determine how the form of management and marketing strategy of Sharia banks in Indonesia in increasing the number of customers. This research is called a case study because it uses a special case as a research subject for Sharia banks in Indonesia and the object of the research is the management and marketing strategy of Sharia banks. Data collection techniques used in the research include literature, interviews, and documentation. In analyzing this data the method used is the research method is qualitative, non-statistical descriptive. The results of this study conclude that the characteristics of the Sharia banking management system in Indonesia are operating based on the principle of profit sharing and avoiding speculative activities in financial transactions. Implementation of management is very necessary for the progress of Sharia banking in Indonesia. The marketing strategy of Sharia banks in Indonesia is to achieve the company’s business goals and gain profits both in the world and in the hereafter. Marketing has an important role in developing strategies to increase the number of customers because marketing is the function that has the most contacts and the external environment

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16. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 130-133

    PARTICULARITIES OF ETHICS IN THE MASS MEDIA (PDF)

    • Ana Maria Predilă

    Keywords

    mass media; ethics and social responsibility; always telling the truth; respecting interlocutors; respecting legislation; ethical and moral values of the mass media specialist

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    Predilă, A. M. (2022). PARTICULARITIES OF ETHICS IN THE MASS MEDIA. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 130-133. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-130-133.pdf (opens in a new tab)

    Abstract

    Mass media is the main means of communication, information and education of the general public. The key elements of media practice are ethics and social responsibility. Ethics in the mass media first of all implies the assumption of always telling the truth. Presupposes respect for interlocutors, respect for private life. It presupposes, not least, compliance with the legislation in force at national and European level. Due to the rapid development of the media in recent years, the ethical and deontological rules of the media have become a priority. These must be respected. It is the ethical and moral values of the media specialist that can maintain the quality of the information provided. The purpose of the article is to present ethics in the mass media. The theoretical research on ethics and communication in the mass media includes the results of the critical analysis of the specialized literature. The results of the critical analysis of the particularities of ethics and communication in the media, especially during the pandemic period, reflect the result of a thorough study of the specialized literature to which is added the own contribution regarding the role of the media in the coronavirus pandemic, stigmatization and measures against disinformation in the pandemic.

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17. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 134-138

    SYMMETRY AND SYMMETRICAL ORGANIZATION OF FORMS IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE CINEMATOGRAPHIC PICTURE (PDF)

    • Florin CONSTANTINESCU

    Keywords

    symmetry; asymmetry; image composition; perception of symmetry; cinematographic image

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    CONSTANTINESCU, F. (2022). SYMMETRY AND SYMMETRICAL ORGANIZATION OF FORMS IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE CINEMATOGRAPHIC PICTURE. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 134-138. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-134-138.pdf (opens in a new tab)

    Abstract

    The study of asymmetry in the perception and cognitive representation of the cinematographic image as an ideal object (art object) and of the aesthetic experiences it produces is probably one of the most controversial and debated contemporary research directions in this field. Although this topic has animated for millennia artists, philosophers, art critics, creators of photographic or cinematographic picture, as well as prominent researchers in various fields of Neuroscience, no firm solution has been established yet. The association often used in fine arts, but also in Mathematics, Physics or Biology, of symmetry, with what we currently call “beautiful”, has not been scientifically validated until now. Based solely on empirical observations, it inspired and spurred generations of creative artists that resorted to symmetry as a way of organizing compositional architectures.

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18. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 139-144

    TAKING OVER TWITTER – BALANCING FREE SPEECH AND CONTENT MODERATION (PDF)

    • Dan Valeriu VOINEA

    Keywords

    Content moderation; Twitter acquisition; Elon Musk; Free speech; Social media governance

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    VOINEA, D. V. (2022). TAKING OVER TWITTER – BALANCING FREE SPEECH AND CONTENT MODERATION. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 139-144. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-139-144.pdf (opens in a new tab)

    Abstract

    In this paper we examine the significant changes in content moderation and free speech policies at Twitter following Elon Musk's controversial $44 billion acquisition in 2022. We trace the takeover process and subsequent organizational shifts, including massive layoffs and altered content guidelines. The study explores the complex balance between fostering free expression and mitigating harmful content on social media platforms, contextualizing Twitter's challenges within broader debates on digital governance and online discourse. The research analyzes Twitter's pre- and post-acquisition approaches to content moderation, highlighting Musk's "free speech absolutist" stance and its implications. Key policy changes are discussed, including reduced content removal, the "Freedom of Speech, not Freedom of Reach" principle, and expansion of user-driven moderation tools like Community Notes. The paper also addresses concerns raised by critics, advertisers, and governments regarding potential increases in misinformation and harassment under the new regime. Ultimately, this analysis underscores the ongoing tensions between free speech advocacy and responsible platform management in the digital age. It offers insights into the evolving landscape of social media governance and its wider societal impacts, particularly in light of Musk's influential role at Twitter.

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19. Volume 8 · 2022 · pp. 145-147

    FROM ONE-WAY MESSAGE TO DIALOGUE. THE IMPACT OF TRANSFORMATIONS IN MEDIA COMMUNICATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE (PDF)

    • Georgiana Camelia STĂNESCU

    Keywords

    classic television; social media; audience; unidirectional message; media content

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    STĂNESCU, G. C. (2022). FROM ONE-WAY MESSAGE TO DIALOGUE. THE IMPACT OF TRANSFORMATIONS IN MEDIA COMMUNICATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE. Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management, 8, 145-147. https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aucjcm-8-145-147.pdf (opens in a new tab)

    Abstract

    Television in its classical form was a one-way mass medium, which meant that information was delivered from a single entity (television) to a number of viewers. There were few feedback mechanisms; at most, people could call newsrooms and send letters and, later, emails and messages through which they could interact with journalists. Audiences were passive on shows and news except for interactive shows where moderators could interact via live phone calls. All this changed with the advent of social media and mobile devices. Viewers were able to interact via the stations' social networks. In addition, social platforms allow anyone to produce media content daily, and all these key points have turned passive audiences into active participants. However, there is also a significant challenge: the risk of fake news. With this article, we have conducted a theoretical and empirical analysis of how the flow of information on TV channels has evolved. The article could be helpful for researchers as well as media specialists.

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