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Financial savings at the household level are vital for poverty alleviation, yet they face social, psychological and institutional obstacles. Over recent years, mobile phones have proven effective in enhancing financial inclusion. However, when individuals decide how to save, their preferences remain unclear. This study investigates the preferences of 421 Malian smallholder farmers for a hypothetical mobile savings application using a discrete choice experiment. Apart from standard savings account features such as transaction charges, interest amount and minimum deposit requirements, it assesses preferences for two innovative features designed to address deviations from rational decision‐making. The first feature allows multiple users to pool their savings, utilising social dynamics and peer pressure to encourage responsible savings behaviour and enhance commitment. The second feature offers users the ability to manage their finances more effectively by dividing them into purpose‐specific sub‐accounts. The findings reveal a strong overall preference for saving via the application rather than keeping cash on hand. As anticipated, farmers favour lower costs and deposits and higher interest amounts. Generally, individual saving is preferred over group saving, and the option to compartmentalise is valued, albeit not statistically significantly so. However, the analysis of underlying heterogeneity reveals substantial differences in respondents' preferences for these commitment‐enhancing features. These findings underscore the need for customised approaches that align with farmers' unique preferences and constraints. Such approaches can inform the development of bespoke mobile savings solutions for farming households, thereby boosting their resilience and financial well‐being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There has been an increasingly prevalent message that data regarding costs must be included in conservation planning activities to make cost-efficient decisions. Despite the growing acceptance that socioeconomic context is critical to conservation success, the approaches to embedded economic and financial considerations into planning have not significantly evolved. Inappropriate cost data is frequently included in decisions, with the potential of compromising biodiversity and social outcomes. For each conservation planning step, this essay details common mistakes made when considering costs, proposing solutions to enable conservation managers to know when and how to include costs. Appropriate use of high-quality cost data obtained at the right scale will improve decision-making and ultimately avoid costly mistakes. More than two decades have passed since the initial push to consider economic costs in conservation. This Essay investigates why more progress has not been made and highlights common mistakes made when selecting, estimating, and including costs in conservation decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The aim of the study is to understand the needs and interests of occupational medicine physicians (OMPs) as they transition to retirement. Methods: An electronic survey was distributed through member organizations in the United States (ACOEM), United Kingdom (SOM/FOM), India (IAOH), South Africa (SASOM), and Medichem. Results: Four hundred ninety-seven OMPs at various career stages responded, including 282 from the United States, 97 from the United Kingdom, 36 from India, 30 from South Africa, and 52 from other countries. Two hundred seventy-eight work full-time, 160 part-time, and 58 are not doing paid work. Approximately 60% serve as volunteers. Sixty percent have a written financial plan. Thirty-five percent are very comfortable with their retirement plans. After leaving full-time work, 85% plan to work part-time. There is a high level of interest in learning about opportunities for part-time work and volunteering. Conclusions: Occupational medicine physicians are very interested in learning more about compensated and uncompensated work in retirement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The prioritisation of public facilities' maintenance is a necessary but complex task due to the need of considering both physical and socio-economic criteria. This study addresses this problem by quantifying the improvement in the delivery of social benefits that the corrective maintenance of an urban area's public facilities could yield. Based on this, a decision framework is proposed to design and schedule corrective maintenance plans at a municipal scale. The methodology integrates multi-criteria assessment with an analytical method for evaluating the contribution of an area's public facilities to its sustainable urban development based on their type of social infrastructure and their maintenance condition. The decision framework is implemented as a software to facilitate its application to a case study, consisting in building urban regeneration strategies aligned with governmental guidelines. The results revealed that decision-making is more efficient when considering the facilities' type of social infrastructure. In addition, a cost-efficient prioritisation of corrective measures yields better results than neglecting the economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recently scholars have turned their attention to the role of intergenerational financial assistance in facilitating entry into home ownership for young adults. This practice has been identified as a means through which intergenerational inequalities may be translated into intragenerational inequalities. However, the question of what this form of financial dependence on family means for both young adults and their parents has received less attention. This article reports on the findings of a study conducted with 15 related donor-recipient pairs (30 in-depth interviews in total) in the UK in 2019. Drawing on these findings, we show that the provision and receipt of intergenerational financial assistance does not simply reflect family practices, but instead plays an active part in developing and conveying them. We ultimately contend that the practice of giving and receiving financial transfers shapes individuals' broader orientations to the property market, and to financial decision-making and planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research investigates travel calculated hedonism (TCH) in diverse tourism contexts. An extant literature review, five focus groups and two expert panels conceptualised TCH. Field studies operationalised TCH in drinking (N = 355), eating (N = 351), wellness (N = 330) and shopping (N = 337) contexts. Findings identified four TCH scale dimensions -- delaying rewards, planned impulsiveness, planned financial compulsiveness and planned time/physical compulsiveness. Theoretical definitions of TCH set the groundwork for rationalised binging that is cognitive- and affect-driven. The methodology presents an approach for a rigorous TCH measure. The TCH scale offers a tool for practitioners to design activities that instigate rationalised binging and responsible behaviour. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In today's complex economic environment, individuals and households alike grapple with the challenge of financial planning. This paper introduces novel methodologies for both individual and cooperative (household) financial budgeting. We firstly propose an optimization framework for individual budget allocation, aiming to maximize savings by efficiently distributing monthly income among various expense categories. We then extend this model to households, wherein the complexity of handling multiple incomes and shared expenses is addressed. The cooperative model prioritizes not only maximized savings but also the preferences and needs of each member, fostering a harmonious financial environment, whether they are short-term needs or long-term aspirations. A notable innovation in our approach is the integration of recommendations from a large language model (LLM). Given its vast training data and potent inferential capabilities, the LLM provides initial feasible solutions to our optimization problems, acting as a guiding beacon for individuals and households unfamiliar with the nuances of financial planning. Our preliminary results indicate that the LLM-recommended solutions result in budget plans that are both economically sound, meaning that they are consistent with established financial management principles and promote fiscal resilience and stability, and aligned with the financial goals and preferences of the concerned parties. This integration of AI-driven recommendations with econometric models, as an instantiation of an extended coevolutionary (EC) theory, paves the way for a new era in financial planning, making it more accessible and effective for a wider audience, as we propose an example of a new theory in economics where human behavior can be greatly influenced by AI agents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A budget is a written plan regarding the activities of an organization which is expressed quantitatively for a certain period or period and is generally expressed in units of money. The Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia is one of the ministries that has authority over the State revenue and expenditure budget. The Ministry of Religion is ranked 2nd with the largest APBN ceiling after the Police of the Republic of Indonesia. The ratios for assessing financial performance in the Ministry of Religion used in this research include: Growth Ratio, Effectiveness and Efficiency Ratio. This research aims to analyze the level of Growth, Effectiveness and Efficiency Ratios during the 2017-2022 period to see the financial performance of the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia. In writing this journal, a quantitative descriptive analysis method was used. The results of this research show that the financial performance of the Ministry of Religion using the Growth Ratio or the Ministry of Religion's budget growth ratio is around 4.39% every year. The Ministry of Religion's budget effectiveness ratio is relatively high at an average level of 112%, which means that budget realization is able to exceed the set targets. The highest achievement of 121% was recorded in 2017. The Ministry of Religion's budget efficiency ratio for 2017-2022 is at an average of 0.97%, which is very efficient considering the nature of the public sector budget, the smaller the efficiency ratio, the better the government's performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to document factors associated with a couple's decision to manage finances entirely jointly (i.e., pooled), somewhat jointly, or separately. Based on survey data from 636 married or cohabitating respondents, test results showed that married and less well-educated individuals are more likely to pool finances with their partners. Additionally, it was determined that the odds of partners pooling finances increase as the size of a household increases and when the household exhibits a positive net worth. In this study, households with two income earners were approximately 50% less likely to pool their finances compared to households with one income earner. It was further determined that those who reported agreeing on issues related to spending were more than twice as likely to pool their finances as compared to those who did not agree with their partner on issues related to spending. The findings from this study advance the marriage and family therapy literature by showing that financial integration style and financial decision-making responsibilities are separate constructs and should not be used as proxies for one another. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research has shown that even though standardized financial education has gained prevalence to promote financial literacy over the past decade, it has had little effect on personal financial planning. The present study used a randomized control trial to examine the effectiveness of a Python‐based personalized financial projection on young working adults in Hong Kong, to examine if and how this approach improves their financial planning. Participants assigned to the experiment group received standardized financial education and Python‐based financial projections, while those in the control group only received standardized financial education. The assessment based on the two‐wave data showed that Python‐based financial projection promoted future time perspectives, reduced temporal discounting, and improved financial planning via the full mediation of promoting financial attitudes. Although numerous applications for personal financial planning exist (such as Wallet, Walnut, Monefy, and Money View), our Python‐based financial projection stands out as the pioneering solution tailored for the hands‐on manipulation of programming code to effectively manage personal finances. Our findings suggest a new track to upgrade personalized financial projection and standardized financial education and contribute generously to the development of personal finance education. Practitioner notesWhat is already known about this topic Standardized financial education promotes objective financial knowledge.Standardized financial education has a limited effect on personal financial planning.Classical personalized financial projection promotes personal financial planning, but the effect is small.What this paper adds Introduction of a novel Python‐based personalized financial projection by manipulating projection code.The evidence that Python‐based personalized financial projection more strongly improves personal financial planning, compared to the classical personalized financial projection.The evidence why Python‐based personalized financial projection can improve personal financial planning.Implications for practice and/or policy Facilitating engagement of young working adults with personalized finance planning through the use of a Python‐based intervention.Integrating Python‐based personalized financial projection into standardized financial education in the school setting.Using Python as the platform to design more topic‐specific financial education module. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent developments in cognitive psychology and behavioral economics may explain the lower-than-predicted asset decumulation behavior posited by traditional life-cycle models during retirement, dubbed the retirement consumption puzzle. This study examines if mental accounting could be used to explain the retirement consumption puzzle. Utilizing panel data collected from the 1992–2018 Health and Retirement Studies, retiree age and age squared are examined using fractional polynomials and fixed effects regressions for their associations with varying categorical retiree asset decumulation patterns, including retiree wealth, nonhousing wealth, stocks, retirement accounts, bonds, liquid assets, vehicles, primary residence, and home equity. The results suggest that varying asset decumulation behaviors exist among retirees, which could be explained by retirees' discretionary spending propensities. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding retiree behavioral spending constraints to allow for smooth consumption paths. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) serve as the backbone of the Indonesian economy, in a country with the world's largest Muslim population. Therefore, further analysis is needed regarding the factors influencing the performance of SMEs in an effort to maximize the country's revenue. This research aims to examine the relationship between religiosity, financial literacy, and Islamic financial planning on the performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek). This study employs a quantitative approach using the Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) with primary data collected through an online purposive sampling technique from 113 MSMEs in Jabodetabek. The performance of MSMEs is significantly influenced by religiosity, Sharia financial literacy, and Islamic financial planning. Religiosity has a significant impact on Sharia financial literacy and Islamic financial planning. Sharia financial literacy affects Islamic financial planning significantly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Industrial R&D Project Portfolio Selection Method using a Multi-Objective Optimization Program -- a Conceptual Quantitative Framework. Design/methodology/approach: Research and development (R&D) activities are crucial if companies are to adapt to technology changes, but budget constraints and limited resources often force companies to select a subset of candidate projects through portfolio selection methods. However, existing models for R&D portfolio selection do not adequately consider interdependencies and types of projects, and this can lead to suboptimal selection and misalignment with corporate objectives. Findings: A Multi-Objective Optimisation Program (MOOP) is suggested transcending from classic manpower, time, and financial planning into addition of strategic, skills and commercial objectives. A Pareto front is used as validation mechanism. Research limitations/implications: Project selection processes are widened with select and critical quantitative positions. Potentials remain in areas of team capability, corporate capabilities, deeper skill understanding, and stakeholder engagement. Practical implications: A quantitative validation is often overlooked in PPM project selection over more qualitative or idiosyncratic selection methods. Originality/value: A quantitative validation is often overlooked in PPM project selection over more qualitative or idiosyncratic selection methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Public service agencies are basically a tool to improve the performance of public services for the development of human resources as well as infrastructure facilities through the implementation of financial management based on results, professionalism, accountability and transparency. The aim of this research is to describe and analyze the financial management of state universities as public service agencies (BLU) in supporting the development of human resources and infrastructure (Study at the Faculty of Languages and Arts (FBS) Universitas Negeri Manado). The research method used is a qualitative method with a purposive sampling technique in determining informants. The research results show that, among other things, 1) Financial management planning for state universities that implement public service bodies must be able to accommodate the interests of both parties (central government and state universities); 2) There needs to be transparency in financial management. In terms of what and for what the institution's finances need to be recorded and accounted for, accompanied by proof of its use; 3) Financial planning needs to be done every year by taking into account the needs that occur in the next year. Planning must be designed to be close to reality through comprehensive planning. Apart from that, the implementation of management of state assets must be directed at management that provides academic and economic benefits through the tridharma of higher education; 4) Important things to pay attention to when preparing a budget plan: a. Inventory the plans to be implemented b. Develop a plan based on the priority scale for implementation c. Determine the work program and program details d. Determine the need for implementation of program details e. Calculating the funds needed f. Determine the source of funds to finance the plan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Corporate financial management is responsible for constructing, optimizing, and modifying finance-related structures for an unremitting function. The finance optimization model incorporates risk prediction and fund balancing for distinguishable corporate operations. This risk prediction is handled using sophisticated computing models with artificial intelligence and machine learning for self-training and external learning. Therefore, this article introduces a Backpropagation-aided Neural Network for designing an Optimal Risk Prediction (ORP-BNN) to pre-validate existing and new financial imbalances. The risk prediction model is designed to cope with corporate standards and minimum riskless financial management. This is designed as a linear snowfall model wherein the BNN decides the significance between fund allocation and restraining. The snowfall model significantly relies on allocation or restraining, which is achieved by assigning significant weights depending on the previous financial decision outcome. The weight factor is determined using gradient loss functions associated with the computing model. The training process is pursued using different structural modifications used for successful financial management in the past. In particular, the risk thwarted financial planning using a snowfall-like computing model, and its data inputs are used for training optimization. Therefore, the proposed model's successful risk mitigation stands high under prompt decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explored the associations among personal financial planning, self-control, and financial satisfaction using a sample of 293 employees of universities in Ghana. Based on the partial least squares structural equation modeling analyses, the results showed that financial planning and self-control had positive relationships with financial satisfaction and that self-control partially mediated the relationship between financial planning and financial satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the tourism industries that contributes to national development is the hotel industry. The hotel business can support other businesses, whether it is the right place to hold meetings or cooperation agreements, it can also be a place to increase human resource competency through training. The hotel is also a means for family gatherings to relieve fatigue, a place to stay for delegations from fellow countries at state meetings. The existence of a hotel must of course be accompanied by excellent service, including cleanliness and quality of towels and linen for its guests. The presence of a laundry business service that serves hotel needs is very much needed. This business plan offers a premium laundry service specifically for 4 and 5 star hotels. PT. Luxury Indah Jaya (Luxury Laundry) not only offers towel and linen laundry services but also provides towel and linen rental and guarantees the availability of hotel needs. Luxury Laundry has an IFE score of 2.90 and an EFE score of 3.02, where Luxury Laundry's competitive strength is in the medium category based on the results of the Five Forces Portes Model analysis. Luxury Laundry's financial plan is prepared by considering capital requirements and all costs in running a business company. This research aims to analyze Luxury Laundry's financial planning. The method used in this research is qualitative analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Commodity markets are highly volatile markets where uncertainty management is critical for success. Certain commodities, such as copper concentrates, experience even higher levels of volatility and uncertainty. This is fundamentally due to the absence of a reference market that allows for a transparent price discovery, along with many factors affecting the price and trade of any commodity. Traders also lack the possibility of fully hedging their exposure to copper concentrate prices as there is no derivative market directly available for the commodity. Consequently, this paper analyses the copper concentrate trading business resorting to the Real Options methodology to assess the high volatility and uncertainty which dominates in this area of commodity markets. The results obtained indicate that this method can be applied by copper concentrate traders to separate the price uncertainty from their business operative and financial planning for the future. This provides them with a reliable tool to lower the level of uncertainty affecting their long-term goals, as well as keeping the risk that they are taking under control. It also gives them higher managerial flexibility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We investigate whether a lack of planning and future-orientation in financial behavior is associated with a higher mortality risk. Our evidence is based on two nationally representative cohorts of older people living in the United States (n = 11,478) and England (n = 11,298), where we compared individuals' self-reported planning horizons on spending and saving with government mortality records. Controlling for demographics, participants with a 1 SD shorter planning horizon had a 9% greater hazard of dying in the English sample (evaluated over 10 years), and a 7% greater hazard in the US sample (over 22 years). These differences in mortality risk could not be explained by variation in respondent's life expectancy, their financial circumstances or a range of other observable covariates. Similar results are found for self-reported health, with the positive association between longer planning horizons and health strongest for those with fewest financial resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The development of the tourism industry in Indonesia has presented new business opportunities, including in the field of container villa rental in mountainous areas. This business promises attractive potential, but is also faced with various challenges related to proper financial planning. This research aims to analyze and understand the financial planning strategies adopted by container villa rental companies in Indonesia's mountainous regions. This research was conducted at PT Nahe Unggul Lestari which launched "V-CONT Village" a villa located in Sukabumi adjacent to the Bocimi toll road access which is under construction. The location is also close to Mount Gede Pangrango tourism. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The data in this study was collected through in-depth interviews with relevant parties in the container villa rental company, including financial management and other decision makers. In addition, data is also collected through document studies, namely financial reports, budgets, and company business plans. The collected data will be analyzed with a qualitative approach. The results show that financial planning for container villa rental companies in the mountains in Indonesia needs to be done systematically and structured. Financial planning in villa container rental companies in the mountains includes financial goals and objectives, financial planning elements, financial projections, investment feasibility analysis, and financial performance analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The multi-stage stochastic programming (MSP) approach is widely used to solve financial planning problems owing to its flexibility. However, the size of an MSP problem grows exponentially with the number of stages, and such problem can easily become computationally intractable. Financial planning problems often consider planning horizons of several decades, and thus, the curse of dimensionality can become a critical issue. Stochastic dual dynamic programming (SDDP), a sampling-based decomposition algorithm, has emerged to resolve this issue. While SDDP has been successfully implemented in the energy domain, few applications of SDDP are found in the finance domain. In this study, we identify the major obstacle in using SDDP to solve financial planning problems to be the stagewise independence assumption and propose a partially observable SDDP (PO-SDDP) framework to overcome such limitations. We argue that the PO-SDDP framework, which models uncertainties using discrete-valued partially observable Markov states and introduces feasibility cuts, can properly address large-scale financial planning problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to investigate the influence of two key factors, namely Financial Socialization and Financial Experience, on the investment intention of private sector employees in the city of Cikarang. Additionally, this study also analyzes the role of Financial Literacy as a mediator in the relationship between Financial Socialization, Financial Experience, and Investment Intention. The research methodology employs a quantitative approach with data collection through questionnaires distributed to private sector employees in Cikarang. Data analysis is conducted using regression techniques and mediation analysis. The research findings indicate that Financial Socialization and Financial Experience have a significant influence on Investment Intention. Furthermore, Financial Literacy has been proven to mediate the relationship between Financial Socialization, Financial Experience, and Investment Intention. These findings have important implications for human resources practitioners and educational institutions to enhance financial understanding and investment intentions among private sector employees in Cikarang. Moreover, this research also provides a strong theoretical foundation for further studies in the fields of financial literacy and financial behavior of employees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study analyses financial education and its impact on the behavior of young people in Kosovo during their financial planning. It also provides a theoretical overview of financial education, financial planning, and financial experiences. The study was conducted using quantitative methods, with primary data collected through an online questionnaire. The statistical tests used are MANOVA, ANOVA, Paired T-Test, the Chi-square test for goodness-of-fit, and factorial and reliability analysis. We find that the level of education has a positive effect on money management and the creation of a personal financial plan; employment status and sources of income have an essential impact on controlling the financial situation; financial experience has a positive effect on making personal financial decisions. All empirical analyses are original and based on the authors' calculations through econometric models and other research methods. We highlight the importance of financial education in schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article emphasises the need to improve the level of financial literacy of the population, which is a qualifying driver of the harmonious development of the state's financial system and has particular relevance in the post-war economic recovery. The impact of the war on financial behaviour and the use of FinTech innovations by Ukrainians is determined. The purpose of the article is to clarify the peculiarities of assessing financial literacy and financial behaviour of Ukrainians during the war, taking into account the specifics of the impact of financial technologies (Fintech) on the economic development and welfare of Ukraine. The conceptual framework for assessing financial literacy and financial behaviour of the population is formed, which is presented as a set of interrelated elements. The paper presents the results of a survey conducted among Ukrainians, including those with IDP status, within the framework of the UK-Ukraine twinning grants scheme (Project UUT23 "Fintech as a fence for the shock and fuel for the recovery? Lessons from the war"). The results of the survey allowed us to formulate a set of recommendations both at the macro level and at the level of an individual provider to ensure that the financial market and fintech tools perform the function of economic recovery after the social trauma suffered by consumers of financial services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Compared to higher income couples, those with low incomes experience a host of challenges and disparities in their intimate relationships, including lower levels of relationship satisfaction, higher rates of breakup of cohabiting relationships, and higher rates of divorce. In recognition of these disparities, a number of interventions targeting couples with low incomes have been developed. These interventions historically focused primarily on improving relationship skills through relationship education, but in recent years a new approach that integrates economic‐focused interventions alongside relationship education has emerged. This integrated approach is intended to better address the challenges facing couples with low incomes, but the theory‐driven, top‐down approach to intervention development leaves open the question of whether couples with low incomes are interested in participating in a program that combines these two disparate components. The current study draws from a large randomized controlled trial of one such program (N = 879 couples) to provide descriptive information about the recruitment and retention of couples with low incomes in a study of relationship education with integrated economic services. Results indicate that it is possible to recruit a large, linguistically, and racially diverse sample of couples living with low income to participate in an integrated intervention, but the uptake of relationship‐focused services was higher than the uptake of economic‐focused services. Additionally, attrition over a 1‐year follow‐up data collection period was low but required labor‐intensive efforts to reach participants for the survey. We highlight successful strategies for the recruitment and retention of diverse couples and discuss implications for future intervention efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The significance of financial literacy is increasing faster in today's world. Financial literacy provides individuals with necessary and adequate financial knowledge and makes them professionally aware of managing their finances. It plays a vital role in the economic development of an economy. The study examines the impact of financial literacy on investors' financial decisions, financial planning, selection of financial products, and financial literacy awareness program and its influence on investors' investment decisions. In order to obtain information from the respondents, we employed a questionnaire that was both structured and self-administered. The investigation analyzes the survey responses from 360 respondents in Saudi Arabia. Various statistical methods such as descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, analysis of reliability, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and regression analysis were utilized to evaluate the data obtained. The results obtained in the study indicated that financial literacy has a significant impact on investors' financial decisions, financial planning, and the selection of financial products that influence investors' investment decisions. The research also found that financial literacy is affected by financial literacy awareness programs, which have a favorable influence on the investment decisions made by investors. The study's findings will help prospective investors understand the importance of raising financial knowledge for their future financial goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to determine the factors that influence Islamic financial literacy, financial behavior and financial resilience to Islamic financial planning and management of young couples after the covid 19 pandemic. This research is a qualitative research using Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) with primary data taken from questionnaires based on convenience sampling, totaling 250 respondents. Islamic financial literacy is influenced by income/employment factors. Islamic financial literacy has an impact on financial planning by full meditation since it only significant to undirect affect through financial behaviour and financial resilliance. Financial behavior is influenced by the level of risk tolerance and Islamic financial literacy. Financial resilience is influenced by financial literacy and financial behavior. Islamic financial planning is influenced by behavior and financial resilience. Lastly, Islamic financial management is influenced by financial literacy, financial behavior, and financial resilience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article aims to provide insights on how to create a sound financial model to secure the financial sustainability of a pan-European distributed research infrastructure (RI). The financial sustainability is a key challenge for any Research Infrastructure (RI) sustained by the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) along its construction and implementation process (nearly 10 years) due to its large-scale size and complexity. Therefore, the Horizon 2020 (H2020) and Horizon Europe call dedicated to the different phases of ESFRI RIs requested/request thorough financial calculations, pushing the RIs' members to pay special attention to the financial aspects in order to overcome any financial shortcomings and make sure that these RIs will survive on a long-term with the aim of fulfilling their mission and objectives. In this regard, the article presents the approach applied in showing the long-term financial sustainability of METROFOOD-RI, a future distributed-RI operating in the ESFRI domain of Health & Food. METROFOOD-RI was included in ESFRI Roadmap in 2018 as an Active Project and in May 2022 completed its preparatory phase financed under the H2020 METROFOOD-PP project. It focuses on moving forward to METROFOOD-ERIC and becoming an ESFRI Landmark. National R&D Institute for Food Bioresources - IBA Bucharest is an active member of this RI and it was fully involved in preparing its financial plan, cost book and business plan. The document describes the steps taken in showing the financial sustainability of METROFOOD-ERIC, financial options, costs and revenues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 1990, the Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning (JFCP) was established. The journal publishes academic research on consumer financial decision-making, financial education, counseling, and planning. This article reviews the journal's contents published during the period 1990–2022. It analyzes JFCP's publication trends, citation statistics, significant themes, authors' collaborations, keywords, and contributions to the literature of consumer finance. Most studies employed Life Cycle Hypothesis and Expected Utility Theory. JFCP publishes mostly US-based quantitative empirical studies. JFCP's eight knowledge themes are credit card behavior; financial literacy and financial behavior; financial risk tolerance; financial education, and financial behavior; financial distress and financial self-efficacy; financial well-being; workplace financial education and financial help-seeking behavior, and JFCP's retrospection. Among JFCP's articles, the most used keywords selected by authors are "survey of consumer finances" and "financial literacy." This study also describes the author, country, and concept networks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This statement from the European Society of Thoracic imaging (ESTI) explains and summarises the essentials for understanding and implementing Artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice in thoracic radiology departments. This document discusses the current AI scientific evidence in thoracic imaging, its potential clinical utility, implementation and costs, training requirements and validation, its' effect on the training of new radiologists, post-implementation issues, and medico-legal and ethical issues. All these issues have to be addressed and overcome, for AI to become implemented clinically in thoracic radiology. Key Points: • Assessing the datasets used for training and validation of the AI system is essential. • A departmental strategy and business plan which includes continuing quality assurance of AI system and a sustainable financial plan is important for successful implementation. • Awareness of the negative effect on training of new radiologists is vital. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience significant financial hardship, which could improve through financial planning and utilization of accounts such as the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE). Unfortunately, current rates of banking are low among individuals with disabilities, and no study has examined this phenomenon specifically among families of children with IDD. In this cross-sectional study, 176 parents shared their financial planning and utilization experience. Findings indicate that parents worry about their child's financial future, however, paradoxically, are not engaging in financial planning. Utilization of ABLE, checking and savings accounts, and special needs trusts are also low. Parents reported several programmatic and personal barriers which could inform immediate programmatic changes and long-term policy considerations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As adults enter their later years, they begin to reflect upon past experiences, what they have learned from them, and what they want to pass on to the next generation. But many Solo Agers face a dilemma: Without a spouse and/or children to keep their memory alive, will they be forgotten? Without grandchildren, how can they share something of value with younger people? This article describes a variety of ways Solo Agers can create a legacy, whether financial or non-financial, and provides resources and tools to help Solo Agers, acting independently or with the support of organizations and professionals, to do so. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many resources exist to explain financial planning challenges for the average person. But not many discussions focus on individuals or couples who are child-free or childless, often referred to as Solo Agers. This article examines the planning areas (financial and non-financial) that are most important for Solo Agers to focus on to maximize the probability of a life well-lived. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ex situ ('off‐site') management refers to keeping species in artificial conditions away from their natural habitat and includes captive breeding facilities, botanical gardens and seed banks. There is scope for ex situ programmes to be more commonly used for supplementing or establishing wild populations. However, undertaking ex situ management comes with risks, costs and uncertainties, which must be assessed in the context of available in situ ('on‐site') management options. The PACES (Planning and Assessment for Conservation through Ex situ management) tool tailors the principles of structured decision‐making to the specific problem of assessing and comparing ex situ and in situ management options. We applied the PACES tool to the mahogany glider (Petaurus gracilis), a threatened arboreal marsupial endemic to north Queensland, Australia. Through an expert elicitation process, we predicted the likely benefits of an ex situ and two in situ management options, as compared to a baseline 'do‐nothing' scenario. The 'in situ plus' alternative (where extra resources are dedicated to in situ management) was predicted to result in the largest population increase according to the participants' best estimates. However, this benefit came at a much larger cost than the ex situ alternative, and without the benefit of an ex situ insurance population. The PACES tool assessment allowed the Mahogany Glider Recovery Team to document and plan the financial costs, risks and benefits of potential future management options for the mahogany glider, laying a transparent basis for future assessment and decision‐making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The psychological implication of retirement is underemphasised. This study examined the relationship between proactive personality, social comparison, and retirement anxiety among Nigerian civil servants. The study is a cross-sectional design, using proactive personality, social comparison orientation, and Nigerian pre-retirement anxiety scales. Five hundred and eight staff members in government-owned tertiary institutions with five years or less to go until retirement, and at a mean age of 57.47 (SD = 3.02), were surveyed. The study established that a proactive personality negatively predicted retirement anxiety and that civil servants engage in diverse forms of intrapreneurship/entrepreneurship to augment their savings. The study also revealed that social comparison (opinion) mediated the relationship between proactive personality and retirement anxiety (financial preparedness and social alienation). In addition, the study found that social comparison (opinion and ability) mediated the relationship between proactive personality and retirement anxiety (financial preparedness) in a sequential order. The findings suggest that retirees in Nigeria face complex challenges, including financial unpreparedness, social alienation, and uncertainty. The study highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between personality traits, social comparison, and retirement anxiety in order to develop effective interventions and policies that support retirees in Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In affordability analyses by researchers and governments, various methods and indicators are applied. The conceptual advantages and weaknesses of the different affordability indicators have been extensively discussed in literature. The purpose of this article is to contribute to this debate by a case study of Flanders on the link between objective and subjective indicators of housing affordability. More specifically, the study tries to identify objective norms that maximize this relationship. The data is taken from the EU-SILC 2016 and the Flemish Housing Survey 2013. The analysis suggests that in Flanders a ratio with variable norms (by income groups) more closely reflects the subjective perception of affordability problems than the ratio indicators with fixed norms. As regards the residual income (RI) method, the RI with increased budget norms scores slightly better than the RI with basic budget norms on the association measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is a growing awareness of the importance of financial education and literacy in personal economic success, yet not many Generation Z are proficient in this area. The lack of understanding can lead to consequences such as not recognizing the need for greater retirement savings, making poor spending decisions, or when overpaying off high-interest debt. In addition, many of the studies on financial education and literacy among Generation Z remain untapped in the context of China. As a result, the researcher emphasizes the evidence by mining data from the Web of Science database and analyzing the data using bibliometrics and content analysis. Contemporary research on financial education and literacy in the web of science has discovered that it is trending strongly across fields like environmental science, healthcare, energy, and economics, according to bibliometric data. Further investigation has uncovered the important writers, journal sources, and universities in China that are creating such knowledge. Subsequently, the content analysis on the focused area has yielded results related to recent findings from key authors, and how their studies describe the socio-demographic and psychological behavior of Generation Zs. As an implication, China's academic research reveals that Generation Zs' subjective and objective financial education may be absorbed into their financial self-beliefs, which affects how they handle their finances. Thus, financial education is instrumental to help them set clear financial goals and plan for the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. This paper presents the development of a software system for business metrics tracking. The purpose of this research is to provide business owners with a tool to keep track of their business metrics, allowing them to make data-driven decisions. Methodology. The methodology of this research includes an analysis of the problem area, identification of key business metrics, and examination of existing software solutions. Findings. This research reveal the importance of defining key business metrics for marketing, business modeling, financial planning, and other aspects. Analysis of existing software solutions identified their advantages and disadvantages, which helped to define the requirements for the software system. The software system was designed to provide the user with the ability to track and manage business metrics, collaborate with partners, and work remotely. Originality. This research lies in the development of a software system that provides clear instructions for use, data security, and online support. The practical value of the software system is that it provides a userfriendly interface for tracking business metrics, making data-driven decisions, and improving business performance. Practical value. This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of a software system for business metrics tracking, with a focus on practicality and usefulness for business owners. The software system can be used in various fields and industries, providing an effective tool for managing business metrics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Budgets are the financial plans of expenditures made for a defined period to evaluate performances of programs, employees and departments within organizations, governments, and businesses. Governments use public budgeting to decide how funds will be allocated to accommodate the conflicting needs of society. Budgeting satisfies multiple government functions as the allocation of resources is political. Understanding the impact of reforms is important prior to attempting to put the reforms into effect. Budget allocation issues must allow for the macro and revenue issues. Since the allocation of budgets do not guarantee accuracy or effectiveness, the integration of social concerns into planning continues to be a topic of discourse. A budget theory is a process that is used to establish a framework on how to proceed with the allocations of funds. Throughout the years, the public budgeting has changed drastically. The budgeting process entails a lot of factors which need to be considered before finalizing the budget. Due to the multiple factors and changes, many economists argue that one consistent theory is not sufficient to address the complexity that budgeting entails. This article observes budget theory through an economic perspective by examining the roles of public budgeting and the lack of consistency that exits as both a weakness and strength deriving from a single framework. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The high number of motorized vehicle population in Indonesia makes the potential need for motor vehicle services high. The high number of motorized vehicle users reflects the very dense activity of the community, increase to the need for facilities that can simplify and cut time for servicing motorized vehicles that are supported by existing information systems. The potential need for motorcycle service and the development of information systems is the background for Carimontir to create technology based on motor vehicle service applications. With this application, it can make it easier for motorized vehicle owners to carry out vehicle service more quickly and practically anytime and anywhere, while for partners, it will be easier to reach potential consumers. Carimontir has an IFE value of 3.04 and EFE value of 3.03, where its competitive strength is at the medium level based on the results of Porters 5 Forces analysis. The Carimontir Strategic Plan based on the IE Matrix is in the growth and build cell. Based on the SWOT and QSPM analysis, Carimontir chose social media marketing optimization strategy and feature innovation. Meanwhile, based on the porter's generic strategy, Carimontir chose a differentiation strategy in order to be competitive and sustainable in the service provider application business. This research aims to analyze financial plan at Carimontir. The method used in the study is qualitative analysis. Carimontir's financial plan is prepared by considering the capital requirements and all costs to run the company's business. Risk management is also prepared based on the ISO 31000:2018 standard so that the company can control all risks and ensure that the company's business is competitive and sustainable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This Financial Planning assistance and training aims to provide knowledge and insight to Darussalam Vocational High School students in financial management. The urgency of this activity is the increasing prevalence of fraudulent investments that require understanding and knowledge of how to manage and plan finances from an early age. The method used in this training focuses on seven stages, namely: determining financial position; set financial goals; make financial planning; simple notes; create a budget; facing credit problems; and make a financial review. Evaluation and assessment use the Pre-Test and Post-Test models with a rating scale from level 1 to level 10. The results of the training show a quantitative increase from an average level 4 to an average level 7. A qualitative increase is an average of 50 %. The limitation of this training lies in the relatively short duration of time. This training and assistance can be further developed to become more complex with a longer duration of time so that the results are more optimal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study is about the determinants of investment decisions among retirables to evaluate their preparedness of retirables in terms of investment before they retire, the perceived factors that influence them to invest, and their knowledge and education in financial management. It also creates an investment planning model that will fit the needs of the individual depending on their income and risk appetite to invest. The study uses a descriptive correlational method, and the results revealed no significant difference between the respondents according to the three determinants (Investment Behavior, Financial Preparedness, and Investment Influencers). Therefore, they do not differ in terms of determinants in making decisions. However, there was a significant relationship between investment determinants of retirables and investment influencers. The correlation of 0.864 between investment determinants and investment influencers for the retirables was highly correlated and statistically significant. The investment determinants influence investment decision-making; thus, it is claimed that determinant factors are extremely important to implement their investment plan for retirement preparedness. Consequently, knowing the investment determinant behavior is the key to practicing Investment planning. It is recommended, therefore, to strengthen the level of financial preparedness and education of employed people at an early age to raise awareness and improve their understanding of financial risks when they are no longer earning (retired) and make necessary investments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]