International Journal of Social Science and Economics Invention

Innovative Approaches to the Development and Application of Software in International and Warehouse Logistics: Current Trends and Future Perspectives

Igor Tovstolis — 2024-12-28

Abstract

This study aims to explore the transformative role of advanced logistics software in optimizing supply chain operations. It highlights how cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain are integrated to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.

Methodology - The research applies a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative analysis of logistics performance metrics with qualitative case studies of companies that have implemented advanced logistics software. Data were collected from industry reports and academic literature to assess the impact of these technologies.

Findings - The analysis revealed that integrating advanced logistics technologies can reduce operational costs by 15-20% and improve delivery times by 25%, as evidenced by ARDI Express. Moreover, the adoption of modular software platforms enables firms to customize solutions based on their specific needs, ensuring flexibility and scalability. Companies like Amazon and Walmart have achieved significant improvements in route optimization and demand forecasting through AI-powered systems.

Conclusion - The study concludes that advanced logistics software is crucial for maintaining competitiveness in a dynamic market. Future research should focus on developing unified platforms tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and exploring the potential of AI in autonomous logistics systems.

Value Relevance of Integrated Reporting In Nigeria: An Evaluation of Investors’ Perception

Onyinye Eneh — 2024-12-12

In today’s increasingly complex, competitive and uncertain market environment, stakeholders are constantly seeking to get as much information on corporate organizations as they can to aid informed decisions relating to such organizations. Integrated reporting is progressively gaining traction since it encompasses both financial and non-financial information. This research aimed to empirically assess the significance of integrated reporting content aspects in influencing investors' decision-making within listed banks in Nigeria. The analysis consisted of content elements including organizational overview, business model, risk assessment, disclosure of resource distribution, and forward-looking disclosures. It applied annual reports from five top banks listed in the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and extracted data using a checklist guided by the Integrated Reporting Framework 2021. Data was analyzed by regression analysis, taking into account the P/E ratio and market capitalization from 2014 to 2023 as benchmarks in the measurement of stakeholders’ perceptions. Findings revealed that the overall model for both hypotheses was significant but none of the individual content elements of IR showed a statistically significant effect on MKPF. In the case of the price-earnings ratio, only the organizational overview and Risks and Opportunities disclosures showed a statistically significant effect on PER. The study attributed this lack of value relevance to a low level of awareness and adoption and recommended that integrated reporting be imbibed into the reporting framework in Nigeria. In addition, relevant regulatory authorities should enforce mandatory integrated reporting on companies.

Extractivism, Profits and People: Environmental, Social and Economic Costs of Fluorspar Mining In Kerio Valley, Kenya

EVELYN KIPKOSGEI — 2024-12-25

This paper examines the disruptive effect of resource extraction through fluorspar mining in Kerio-Valley. Focus is on how this process sparked off economic contestations, intense ecological crisis, and heightened social tensions. The discovery and subsequent mining of Fluorspar deposits in Kerio Valley has created economic opportunities and caused profound challenges for the indigene Keiyo community. Mineral extraction has caused environmental degradation, deforestation, water contamination, cultural desecration, and land dilapidation, which has adversely affected local agriculture and biodiversity. One thousand four hundred families have suffered the disruption of traditional livelihoods occasioning food shortage and hunger, leading to the cultural disintegration of a once vibrant and self-sustained community. Despite government efforts to manage these impacts through various policies and partnerships with multinational corporations, the socio-ecological crises persist. Using grounded theory, this paper argues that the benefits of fluorspar mining is negated by the long-drawn demands for adequate compensation, pollution, and social upheaval. This paper recommends a re-evaluation of governance frameworks and corporate practices in the extractive sector.

QUALITY OF TEACHER SERVICES Improving quality of Teacher Services through Strengthening Knowledge Management, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Support and Job Satisfaction

Andi Hermawan — 2024-12-25

Customer perceptions regarding the comparison between fulfilling needs and desires and the accuracy of delivery to balance customer expectations which are closely related to the quality of products, services and human resources are called Service Quality. Teachers are the main aspect and key determinant of successful learning, policy implementation and creative, innovative efforts, as well as the democratization of education. Teachers are the main players and spearheads in the world of education. Therefore, the existence of programs that concretely always support, accompany and help to continue to develop the personal and professional qualities of teachers is a guarantee for brilliant education. Based on preliminary research, it is known that the permanent foundation teachers (GTY) of PGRI Vocational High Schools (SMK) in Bogor Regency have relatively suboptimal service quality. Therefore, research is needed to obtain information on variables related to improving service quality. The aim of this research is to make efforts to improve the quality of service for vocational school teachers by conducting research on the influence of the variables knowledge management, interpersonal communication, organizational support and job satisfaction. This research uses the path analysis method to determine the influence between the variables studied and the SITOREM method for indicator analysis in order to obtain optimal solutions in an effort to improve the quality of vocational school teacher services.