HOW GOVERNMENT OUTFLOW AND PUBLIC DEBT AFFECT INFLATION: EVIDENCE FROM SEE COUNTRIES

The study aims to address public debt and government outflow affecting inflation in some of the countries of Southeast Europe, observing a combination of factors both theoretically and econometrically. The investigation included six (6) SEE countries, including the 2006-2020 timeframe, with 90 observations. The dynamic approach, the fixed effect, and the Arellano/Bond estimator were used to check the parameters considered in the study using panel data. Furthermore, the study also applied diagnostic tests such as the Sargan over-identifying restrictions and Pedroni test for cointegration. The results of the fixed effect and Arellano / Bond estimation demonstrate that public debt, current budget outflows, and capital budget outflows affect inflation, while overall budget outflows are insignificant. For further studies, it would be useful to apply other dynamic models by applying other specific factors, which will be considered as a useful contribution to the academic, research, and policy-making structures

EVALUATING MACROECONOMIC FACTORS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM WESTERN BALKAN ECONOMIES

This research aimed to identify and evaluate the impact of some macroeconomic components on economic growth performance. The data applied in the analysis were secondary data, including six countries from 2005 to 2020. The econometric approach applied was the fixed effect regression approach to economic growth as a dependent variable. The study also applied several diagnostic tests and the Hausman test to select between fixed and random effects. The data provided after the analysis show that inflation and foreign direct investment have a significant positive impact, while public debt has a significant negative impact. Moreover, unemployment and population growth have shown statistically insignificant results. The study from the aspect of the original contribution provides arguments and applies two variables that are very little addressed in the context of economic growth. The study results provide critical information for policymakers, economists, and researchers and provide arguments for a sound and proactive debate on these variables.&nbsp

CHALLENGES AND DIFFICULTIES FOR MICRO-BUSINESSES IN ADAPTING IFRS FOR SMES REQUIREMENTS: KOSOVO EVIDENCE

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a vital position in the international economy. The study aims to examine the compulsory financial reporting requirements set by the Kosovo Council for Financial Reporting (KCFR) as well as SMEs requirements for reviewing the current classification in the Kosovo context. This study, like most relevant studies, employs ordinal probit regression to examine the relationships among the requirements defined as dependent variables and other control variables such as necessary reclassification review under KCFR, preferred reclassification review under KCFR, experience knowledge of accountants and auditors, continuously education concerning financial reporting, and assessments of business owners. According to the reported conclusions, the application of these requirements in the Kosovo context does not create any opportunities for SMEs. On the contrary, the findings point to a thorough review of the reporting requirements for micro-businesses, as the current classification appears to be a burden for these businesses.  &nbsp

Focal Mechanism Analyses of the 1993, 1995 Northern red Sea Sequences Activity

On August 3rd, 1993, a sequence of earthquakes began in the central part of the Gulf of Aqaba, northern Red Sea at the Aragonese Deep. The largest event (MD = 5.5) on August 3rd had an origin time of 12:42:43.22 GMT, a latitude of 28.628° N and longitude 34.644° E. This event was followed by more than 15000 events greater than 2 magnitude with some felt earthquakes. On the same spot, another sequence of earthquakes began late 1995. The largest event (MD = 5.9) on November 22 had an origin time of 04:15:12.30 GMT, a latitude of 28.8° N and longitude 34.7° E. This event was followed by more than 8000 aftershocks (1.5 D° N – 29.3° N and 34.6° E – 34.9° E. Focal mechanism were investigated by using data set obtained from the Seismic Network of the Seismic Studies Center, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the National Seismic Network at Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics Researches, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. The data set included P-wave first motions of significant earthquake activity in this sequences mainly. A total of 67 events was selected for focal mechanism analysis. The P-wave data from the surrounding seismic networks were also utilized additionally. The structural picture revealed fi-om the focal mechanism solutions shows that the area in general characterized by strike-slip and dip-slip faulting. The mechanism of the first consistent with left-lateral strike-slip on N-NE trending faults of the Dead Sea Transform System. The second consistent with normal faults that generally trend E-W. The main objective of this work is to study the focal mechanism of the recent Northern Red Sea sequences of August 1993 and November 1995 and to associate these sequences with faulting types that were found before using different methods

Pengaruh Komposisi Fly Ash Terhadap Kuat Tarik Belah Beton Porous Dengan Variasi Komposisi Agregat Kasar Daur Ulang (Rca)

Beton Porous merupakan beton khusus yang didesain memiliki porositas yang tinggi sehingga rongga pada beton mampu dilewati oleh air. Untuk mendapatkan porositas yang tinggi maka bahan penyusun beton porous terdiri dari campuran semen, air, agregat kasar, dan sedikit agregat halus atau sama sekali tanpa agregat halus. Namun beton porous memiliki kelemahan yaitu kuat tarik belah lebih kecil dari pada beton normal. Pemanfaatan RCA diharapkan mampu menjadi inovasi ramah lingkungan dan pemanfaatan fly ash diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kualitas beton porous sehingga mampu memberikan inovasi penerapan konsep 5R.Kemampuan beton porous cocok digunakan pada perkerasan yang tidak menerima beban berat. Kelebihan beton porous dengan porositas yang tinggi adalah mampu mengalirkan air dengan mudah. Pada penelitian ini dilaksanakan pengujian kuat tarik belah terhadap beton porous dengan kombinasi campuran fly ash sebesar 0%, 15%, 25% dan agregat kasar daur ulang sebesar 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%. Pengujian beton porous menggunakan alat uji compression testing machine yang bertujuan mengetahui hubungan serta komposisi optimal kombinasi campuran fly ash dan RCA terhadap kuat tarik belah beton porous Hasil penelitian dari pengujian kuat tarik belah terhadap beton porous adalah kuat tarik belah tertinggi didapatkan pada komposisi fly ash 25% dan agregat kasar daur ulang (RCA) 75% dengan kuat tarik belah sebesar 1,5312 MPa untuk memenuhi persyaratan mutu beton perkerasan masih harus ditingkatkan. Hubungan antara komposisi fly ash dan RCA terhadap kuat tarik belah menunjukkan hasil yang beragam dikarenakan nilai penyerapan NA yang lebih tinggi daripada RCA

EFFECT OF AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES AND BANK BRANCHES ON THE PROFITABILITY OF BANKING BUSINESSES: EVIDENCE FROM KOSOVO AND NORTH MACEDONIA

The core objective of this study is to explore whether the installation of automated teller machines (ATM) and commercial bank branches (CBB) affects the profitability of the banking systems in Kosovo and North Macedonia. Additionally, several influential variables, such as bank capital-to-assets (BCA), inflation (INF), and GDP growth (GDP_G), were used in the research. More specifically, the research deals with secondary data from 2010 to 2022 using the dynamic data analysis technique generalized method of moments (GMM). The evidence indicates that ATM adoption has a substantial positive influence on bank profitability. Similarly, BCA and GDP_G have a positive influence on bank profitability. Nevertheless, CBB and inflation have had a substantial negative influence on both metrics. The research’s scientific merit and novelty are derived from features unique to earlier studies. The study claims to open up new avenues of debate involving scholars and legislative authorities about identifying influencing components of profitability in the banking business

Off-pump coronary revascularization: A potential benefit for female patients?

AbstractCoronary artery disease is one of the leading causes of illness for both men and women. However, women are 3 times more likely to die for coronary artery disease as they are of breast cancer. There are an increasing prevalence of coronary artery disease in women and thus facing the need for surgical revascularization. It has long being accepted that women carry a high risk of coronary surgery than men. Many investigators have suggested that female itself is predictive of poor outcome after on pump coronary surgery. We thought to search the litlature to investigate whether women who undergo off-pump surgery receive any benefits compared with women undergoing on-pump surgery