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Vertical Ownership and FDI: The Example in Indonesia

This paper examines the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and ownership structures in Indonesia, using a game-theoretic approach to analyze strategic market entry decisions. The study focuses on how FDI and ownership types, such as passive forward and backward ownership, influence firms' profits and market equilibrium. Using game theory, it models scenarios with and without ownership influence, following a three-stage process: market entry mode selection, upstream input pricing, and firm competition through Cournot competition.Key findings reveal that ownership structures significantly alter strategic and economic outcomes. Passive forward ownership enables upstream firms to control downstream operations, optimizing supply chains and improving profitability. Conversely, passive backward ownership by downstream firms secures raw materials, enhancing supply chain stability but sometimes increasing market dominance risks. By theoretical models, the paper contributes to understanding how FDI and ownership can foster economic development in Indonesia.

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The Current Status of Life Satisfaction of Lgbtq+ Community 16-19 Years Old in Vietnam

The study explores the current status of life satisfaction of LGBTQ+community in 5 dimensions: Family, Friends, Self, School and Living Environment based on the MSLSS Scale that was developed by Dr. Huynh Mai Trang (2022). The sample was selected using the convenience sampling method of 58 LGBTQ+ individuals from LGBTQ+ community, aged 16 - 19, used in the process of analyzing and evaluating the scale through Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient, test the hypotheses. Research results show that there are 5 factors that affect the life satisfaction of LGBTQ+ individuals from 16-19 years old: "Family, Friends, Self, School and Living Environment", in which the main factors are: The factor "Friends" is the factor that has the strongest impact on life satisfaction of gay people. From the research results, the author suggests some recommendations to improve and increase the level of satisfaction in the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals.

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The Receptive Music Therapy (RMT) to Support Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Exploratory Case Study

This exploratory case study documents a music therapy intervention for a 5-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder, which primarily utilized the Receptive Music Therapy (RMT) approach to foster developmental skills. While centered on receptive techniques, the intervention flexibly incorporated active responses-including movement, vocalization, and singing-all designed based on the child's developmental level and interests. The author employed primary methodologies including literature review, a single-case experimental design (SCED), and mixed-methods data analysis. Data collected over five weeks suggest that a receptive-focused music therapy model can be a potential tool for supporting development in key areas. In communication and language, the structured musical environment appeared to encourage the child to articulate and vocalize, demonstrating a transition from receptive listening to active participation. Moreover, the child displayed increased instances of learned behaviors, social interactions, and more independent responses. Additionally, evidence of enhanced cognitive abilities was observed, demonstrated by memorizing lyrics and responding appropriately to musical cues. This study provides initial, observational data on an RMT-centered approach for salient aspects of autism in children. It highlights the need for continued research to further clarify the potential of this and other music therapy models to better meet the needs of autistic children.

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A Study on the Influence of Work Stress on Decision Quality and Work Performance: The Moderating Effect of Stress Coping Behavior among Managers in Taiwanese SMEs

After the major economic crisis caused by pandemic, many businesses, especially small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), have faced challenges due to changes in people's lifestyles. This has led to several businesses needing to adapt to the changing societal landscape. Besides facing competition from multiple directions, SMEs may also have certain factors or limitations that need to be considered in decision-making. Therefore, managers in SMEs business are under a great deal of stress and pressure, and this work-related stress can potentially affect the quality of their decision-making and ultimately impact the work performance. This study examines the relationship between work stress, stress coping behaviors, work performance, and decision quality among managers in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Taiwan. Self-assessment online questionnaires were distributed among managers in the business, and quantitative analysis was performed. The results obtained indicate that work stress has a negative effect on decision quality and work performance, while decision quality positively correlates to work performance. Additionally, the results illustrate that the decision quality mediates the effect of work stress on work performance. Lastly, it was found that stress coping behavior can weaken the effect of work stress on decision quality.