bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Suction assisted surgical extraction of subcutaneous lipoma
Authors: Bhoir Lata N. , Sharma Neha D. , Pishe Vishal M.
Published: July 2024

Background: Lipomas are the most common benign mesenchymal tumours in the body. Patients seek their removal due to disfigurement, discomfort or cancerphobia. Historically, open surgical removal was the mainstay of their treatment but striving for less scarring, liposuction is the only new FDA approved alternative.
Methods: 56 patients with subcutaneous lipoma of size 3 cm - 10 cm and fulfilling eligibility criteria were selected for this hospital based prospective cohort study after informed consent and Institutional Ethical Committee approval from June 2016 to July 2018. 3 mm irrigation cannula, 5 mm suction cannula, Suction holding tool and Luer lock syringe were used. Lipoma infiltrated with modified Klein solution. Lipoma suctioned out & through the same port, capsule in the cavity was pulled out employing long forceps. Results observed with regards to operative time, post-operative scars, post operative pain and recurrence.
Result: A total of 56 patients were enrolled, operated, and observed. Mean duration of lipoma removal surgery was 47.32 minutes. 67.85% patients had pain score 1 after 2 hours of surgery. 100% of patients had healthy scars. 80.4% patients had 0 Vancouver Scarscore after 6 month follow up and only 1 patient had recurrence in 5 months.
Conclusions: Our study showed good results in view of postoperative pain and quality of scar. Use of 5 mm cannula gave visually negligible scar with less than 2% recurrence rate. Even though the mean duration of surgery was 47 mins which is more compared to open excision, the good cosmetic result with minimal to no scar prevails over it.
Middle cerebral artery stroke in chronic heart failure patient: a case report
Authors: Paramita I. Gusti Agung Ayu Diah Pradnya
Published: July 2024

Middle cerebral artery (MCA) stroke describes the sudden onset of a focal neurologic deficit resulting from hemorrhagic or ischemic disruption of the MCA's blood supply. Ischemic stroke is frequently divided into several etiological categories, including atherosclerotic, cardio embolic, lacunar, and cryptogenic. Chronic heart failure (CHF) is also common cause of ischemic stroke. A 66-year-old male patient came to the emergency room at Kasih Ibu Gianyar Hospital with complaints of suddenly not being able to talk since 8 hours before entering the hospital. There is weakness on the right side of the upper extremities, and weakness on the right and left lower extremities. The patient has a history of chronic heart failure since 3 years. A thorax X-ray showed atherosclerosis. Computed tomography (CT) scan showed acute thromboembolic ischemic infarction in the left temporoparietal lobe in the left MCA territory. The causal relation between CHF and ischemic stroke represent manifestations of similar underlying risk factors, such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The pathophysiological mechanism of chronic heart failure can be at risk of causing a stroke infarction in large blood vessels in the brain such as the MCA, and patient MCA Stroke with CHF has high risk of recurrent stroke.
Beyond the pulse: unusual presentations of Takayasu’s arteritis
Authors: Sharma Pallav K. , Kumar Chandan , Kumar Suraj
Published: July 2024

Takayasu’s arteritis (TA) a.k.a pulseless disease is a chronic inflammatory occlusive thrombo-aortopathy. It is a rare inflammatory disease affecting large arteries, often leading to significant diagnostic challenges, especially when presenting with atypical symptoms. This case report explores a patient, whose primary complaints were chest pain and no neurological or constitutional symptoms, diverging from the common presentations of diminished pulses or limb claudication. Advanced imaging, including CT Aortogram and interventions like cardiac angiography, played a crucial role in detecting vascular inflammation and stenosis, facilitating accurate diagnosis and management. The case underscores the importance of considering Takayasu arteritis in differential diagnoses, even with non-classical presentations. This present case demonstrates rare and unique presentation of TA where patient presents with myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock and also explains the diagnostic dilemma of TA with such unusual presentation.
Fast dissolving oral thin films: an innovative herbal drug delivery system
Authors: Rajagopalan Senthamarai , Rajendhiran Dinesh , Mohamed Ismail Abdulrahim , Sherbudeen Shakila Banu
Published: July 2024

Fast-dissolving drug delivery systems were first developed as an alternative to common dosage forms in the late 1970s. The oral thin film is an innovative drug administration approach based on transdermal patch technology. These systems consist of solid dosage forms that dissolve and disintegrate quickly in the mouth without the need for water. Oral thin films (OTFs) and oral disintegrating tablets (ODTs) are two types of fast-acting pharmaceutical delivery methods. ODTs are "A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances, which disintegrates rapidly, usually within a matter of seconds, when placed upon the tongue." As a result, OTFs hydrate fast before dissolving or disintegrating, allowing the medicine to be absorbed locally and systemically. This method provides a solid platform for extending the patient lives of existing products while also developing new ones without infringing on patients. Fast- dissolving oral thin films are being used for sublingual and gastro retentive administration methods in addition to the buccal technique. This review focusses on the composition of various types of polymers, both natural and synthetic, as well as manufacturing processes, packaging materials, and OTF evaluation tests.
Irritable bowel syndrome and role of pinaverium bromide: pharmacological profile and clinical efficacy
Authors: Bagepally Ravi S.
Published: July 2024

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gut brain interaction disorder that is diagnosed via patient-reported symptoms and various diagnostic criteria. Multiple factors, such as visceral hypersensitivity, gut dysbiosis, dysmotility, gut-brain dysregulation, lifestyle, and dietary habits, are involved in the development of IBS and manifestation of its symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, and abnormal bowel movements. Lifestyle modifications and dietary changes, behavioral therapy, and pharmacological treatments, namely antispasmodics and antianxiety drugs, are commonly prescribed for IBS management. Pinaverium bromide is a selective calcium channel blocker that acts locally in the gastrointestinal tract and relieves spasms making it an effective agent for the treatment of IBS. This review provides a background on the diagnostic criteria and pathogenic mechanisms of IBS from an Indian clinician standpoint and provides an in-depth overview on clinical studies of pinaverium emphasizing its role in IBS treatment.
Accuracy of community pharmacy blood pressure measurement: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Alogaili Methaq H. , Hussain Nibras A. , Alsallami Afnan A. , Fadhil Musatafa S.
Published: July 2024

Background: Recently, community pharmacy blood pressure measurement has gained popularity as it is easily accessible and cost-effective out-of-office method especially for blood pressure monitoring. However, it’s practical applicability and clinical value has not been fully studied. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of community pharmacy blood pressure measurement.
Methods: Study participants were adults (390) who measured their blood pressure at different community pharmacies and came to the emergency departments (for confirmation of their blood pressure reading on the same day) of eight major hospitals in Baghdad, Iraq 2024. Participants were directly interviewed and blood pressure measured according to guidelines.
Results: The mean age was (44.8±14.2) years of whom (58.7%) were males. The sensitivity was (85.1%), specificity (9.1%), positive and negative predictive values (22.9%, 65.9%), respectively. Paired t test showed significant difference between both systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements in pharmacies (156.4±21.7 and 91.9±14.2, respectively) and hospital (122.7±15.4 and 77.4±9.50, respectively) (p<0.001). Pearson’s correlation test showed that there was mild positive correlation between measurements in hospital with body mass index (BMI) (r=0.20, p=0.005 and r=0.22, p<0.005, respectively).
Conclusions: Community pharmacy blood pressure measurement lack accuracy. Further detailed studies are needed.
A study on nutritional status among rural Bengalee Muslim school going adolescent girls
Authors: Bhowmik Sutapa , Khatun Argina
Published: July 2024

Background: Adolescent period is in-between period of childhood and adulthood. Studies revealed that rural female adolescents are suffering more than the urban girls, due to insufficient food intake, poor healthcare facilities and socioeconomic differences. Present study was an attempt to survey current malnutrition scenario among rural adolescent girls of Bengalee Muslim community of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.
Methods: A community based, cross sectional study has conducted from April to May, 2023 among rural Bengalee Muslim adolescent girls aged 10-14 years (n=160) of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India. Data were collected after informing and explaining the purpose of the present study to school authorities, students and their parents. Three anthropometric measurements like, height, weight, MUAC recorded using standard procedures. Derived variable BMI was calculated and nutritional status was assessed using height for age and BMI for age. The degree of stunting (low height for age) and thinness (low BMI for age) were categorized on the basis of the position of the plot. Age specific mean and standard deviation was done. One way ANOVA was done to find out age specific mean differences in the Anthropometric variables. The p value <0.05 was considered as statistically significance.
Results: Overall prevalence of stunting and thinness was 28.12% and 22.5% respectively. Prevalence of overall severe stunting and thinness was 10.6% and 10% respectively. Overall prevalence of overweight was 11% respectively.
Conclusions: Present study revealed about existence of double burden of malnutrition among rural Bengalee Muslim population.
Metabolomic insights into plant-derived cyclolinopeptides as natural therapeutics for management of paroxysmal hypertension: an in-silico approach
Authors: Mishra Akanksha , Shrivastava Rahul , Khare Ruchi
Published: July 2024

Paroxysmal hypertension is a type of response exerted by the body towards external stimulus like physical, mental, or emotional stress which leads to chemical changes in the body that accelerates the physiological parameters like stress hyper-glycemia, obesity, stress cardiomyopathy, hemorrhagic stroke etc. Due to ill effects of chemical drugs administered by the clinicians, there is need of natural anti-depressant products which may serve as an alternative medicine. Compounds like cyclolinopeptides, cyclosporin A, and curcacyclines have exhibited potential immunosuppressive activity. With objective of drug discovery, this study investigates the role of sub-types of cyclolinopeptides as potential drugs against paroxysmal hypertension and predict their mode of action in biochemical pathways and their role in mitigation of stress induced hyper response.
REVALIDACIÓN DE RUAGEA TOMENTOSA CUATR. (MELIACEAE)
Authors: Morales-Puentes María Eugenia
Published: July 2024

Se revalida Ruagea tomentosa Cuatr., como un taxón definido con base en el análisis de carac­teres morfológicos. Se estudiaron 28 caracteres que diferencian a ésta especie de R. pubescens Karst, Además se describen y discuten las diferencias entre los taxones y se presenta su distribución geográfica, una clave que los separa y algunos aspectos ecológico de los mismos.
HISTORIA DEL DESARROLLO Y LA RECEPCION DE LAS IDEAS PANBIOGEOGRAFICAS DE LEON CROIZAT
Authors: Llorente Jorge , Morrone Juan J. , Bueno Alfredo , Pérez-Hernández Roger , Viloria Ángel , Espinosa David
Published: July 2024

El botánico ítalo-americano Léon Croizat (l 894-1982) desarrolló el método panbiogeográfico al ponderar básicamente sus metáforas "vida y tierra evolucionan juntas", "dispersión= translac.ión en espacio+ diferenciación morfológica" y "la dispersión se repite por siempre". Este método esencial­mente consiste en marcar las distribuciones de organismos en mapas y conectar las localidades de colección o áreas de distribución disyuntas mediante líneas llamadas trazos. Los trazos individuales de grupos de organismos no relacionados son repetitivos, y las líneas resultantes de su coincidencia son trazos generalizados que indican la preexistencia de biotas ancestrales, subsiguientemente frag­mentadas por cambios tectónicos y/o climáticos. A pesar de que los autores pertenecientes al 'esta­blishment' dispersionista descalificaron las contribuciones de Croizat, otros consideraron que Croizat adelantó la fundación de una nueva síntesis en biología comparada. Aquí llevamos a cabo un análisis geográfico del cambio científico. en que se presenta y compara la recepción de las ideas de Croizat en los Estados Unidos. Nueva Zelanda y América Latina, además de comentar brevemente la diver­gencia en cuanto a sus ideas originales.
The Accuracy Properties of the Reflective Thinking Index in Polish Language Narratives
Authors: Gawda Barbara
Published: July 2024

The assessment of the Reflective Thinking Index in narratives is considered as an insights indicator of the person constructing a story. The aim of this study was to verify the index validity. 553 adults took part in the study. The respondents wrote a story about their close relationship and filled in questionnaires measuring the state and trait anxiety, depression, and personality disorder traits. In the narratives, all the phrases constituting the Reflective Thinking Index components were counted using a computerized method. Then, a cluster analysis was performed using the k-means method to distinguish types of people with specific index values. Next, it was checked whether the identified subtypes of the index allow differentiating people with an optimistic vision of the situation, high vs low levels of anxiety state/trait, high vs low levels of depressive mood, and various personality disorder traits. To demonstrate index sensitivity, specificity, and precision, ROC curves were analyzed. The results indicate that the Reflective Thinking Index varies depending on the level of state/trait anxiety, optimistic vision of the situation, depressiveness, and education level. High Reflective Thinking is associated with average sensitivity, low specificity, and average precision in the prediction of an optimistic situation vision. The low Reflective Thinking Index is characterized by average sensitivity, low specificity, and average precision in the prediction of state/trait anxiety. The obtained accuracy properties of the Reflective Thinking Index suggest some caution in its application and interpretation.
The eﬀect of adversity quotient, technopreneurial learning, and innovation capabilities to the technopreneurship intention
Authors: Lativa Hartiningtyas  , Muna Izzatul
Published: July 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of the adversity quotient, technopreneurial learning, and innovation capabilities on the technopreneurship intention. Based on research that has been conducted, the independent variables consisting of adversity quotient, technopreneurial learning, and innovation capabilities each have a significant influence on the technopreneurship intention variable as seen from the results of the regression analysis. The results of the classical assumption tests in the form of multicollinearity tests, normality tests and heteroscedasticity tests also show that the data meets the classical assumptions so it can be concluded that there are no multicollinearity, normality and heteroscedasticity.
The moderating eﬀect of risk management committee on board diversity and firm value
Authors: Rinarosia
Published: July 2024

This paper attempts to deepen a better understanding of role risk management committee in mediate board diversity to firm value. Board diversity is proxied with gender of the board of directors, age of the board of directors, and setting behind board of director education. The firm value proxied with ratio Tobin's Q and the risk committee be measured with variable dummy. Type study This is study quantitative with population that is firm manufacturers registered with ISSI for the 2020-2022 period, total sample a total of 69 samples from 23 company data with method purposive sampling. Method data analysis using technique panel data regression with SPSS software version 25. Research results show age of the board of directors influential positive significant to firm value, meanwhile board of director gender and setting behind education no influential to firm value. Variable risk management committee no capable moderate influence gender of the board of directors, age of the board of directors, and setting behind education of the board of directors to firm value.
Persistent Organochlorine Pollutants in High-Moor Peats of the Arkhangelsk Region
Authors: Zubov I.N. , Velyamidova A.V. , Kolpakova E.S.
Published: July 2024

The results of a study of the contamination of a peat deposit of a representative oligotrophic bog complex (Primorsky district of the Arkhangelsk region) with persistent organic pollutants of polychlorobenzenes and pentachlorophenol are presented. Data on the quantitative content, composition and depth distribution of organochlorine pollutants have been obtained. The maximum amounts of polychlorobenzenes, pentachlorophenol and other chlorinated phenols in the upper 40-centimeter aerated layer of the peat deposit, the formation of which coincides with the period of “chlorine chemistry”, have been established. In addition, the presence of polychlorobenzenes and pentachlorophenol was revealed in all horizons of the upper meter layer of the peat deposit, which indicates their vertical migration in the peat body.
Comprehensive Assessment of the State of the Natural Environment Components near the Objects of Accumulated Environmental Harm
Authors: Pichughin E.A. , Diakov M.S.
Published: July 2024

An approach to a comprehensive assessment of the state of the natural environment near the objects of accumulated environmental harm (AEH) has been developed. It is concluded that the approach presented in the work makes it possible to rank the AEH objects as per a group of criteria using evaluation points and weighted ratios depending on the degree of harm (degree of pollution of the natural environment components), and also makes it possible to identify the objects where it is necessary to carry out measures for their liquidation as a matter of priority.
Distalization of Ectopically Erupted Molars Using a Modified Humphrey’s Appliance
Authors: Kumar Neeraj , Kumari Richa
Published: July 2024

Ectopic eruption of molars occurs more frequently in developing permanent dentition, and requires immediate intervention. Herein, two cases are discussed with ectopic eruption of permanent maxillary first molars which were diagnosed and managed conservatively using a modified Humphrey's appliance, named the NR’s appliance. The appliance was fabricated by band adaptation and using wire components of a 21-gauge stainless-steel wire. Also, the Nance palatal arch was used as the anchorage unit. The molars were uprighted and distalized within 3 months. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment could result in prevention of malocclusion in the early mixed dentition period.
Perception of SMEs in East Java on Digitalization Transformation in Business
Authors: Qurrata Vika Annisa , Soetjipto Budi Eko , Puspitasari Dwi Nikmah , Yusida Ermita , Saputra Jumadil
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced SMEs to be able to innovate and transform their businesses into business digitization. It certainly changes the traditional way of selling with an online system. This study aims to analyze the perception of SMEs toward digitalization in business, marketing strategies, and SMEs interest in digital marketing. This research method used is the descriptive quantitative method. Data collection was done using a Google survey. The study results showed that SMEs’ perception toward business digitization was excellent, as its easier for the sellers and buyers to make transactions without meeting. Business digitization can increase revenue turnover, have clearer operating hours, and make it easier to recap sales results. However, SMEs are still in the transition stage to online marketing. Some who have digitized their business prefer ads on free social media. Some still use the traditional method of distributing posters and pamphlets. The interest of SME actors is very high, but it is not followed by effective practice.
Keywords: business, digitalization transformation, perception, small medium enterprise
Analysis of the Financial Banking Intermediary Function on Economic Growth and Poverty in East Kalimantan from 2011 to 2022
Authors: Gumilar Nadine Annisa , Amin Abdilah , ‎ Priyagus , Effendi Aji Sofyan
Published: July 2024

Banking intermediation in Indonesia is crucial because it directly affects economic growth to accommodate and channel capital from depositors to debtors to be used for production activities, encouraging economic growth in a region, in a certain period. The increase in economic growth caused by banking intermediation will directly or indirectly affect various aspects, one of which is the poverty rate. This paper aims to look at the effect of banking intermediation on economic growth directly and its effect on poverty levels both directly and indirectly through economic growth in East Kalimantan Province. The dataset used in this study comprises secondary time series data spanning from 2011 to 2022, sourced from the East Kalimantan Province’s BPS (Central Bureau of Statistics) and the Indonesian Financial Services Authority. To analyze these relationships, this study employed path analysis with SPSS 25. The findings of this research revealed that banking intermediation in East Kalimantan Province had a direct impact on economic growth in the same region. However, the relationship between banking intermediation and economic growth in East Kalimantan Province did not have a direct effect on poverty levels in the region. Instead, the influence of banking intermediation in East Kalimantan Province on poverty levels operates indirectly through its impact on economic growth.
Keywords: financial intermediary, economic growth, poverty
Are the Undergraduate Students Ready for K-economy?
Authors: Nagari Primasa Minerva , Handayani Sri , Wati Andy Prasetyo , Abd Rahman Aryati Binti
Published: July 2024

In this era, the knowledge-based economy (k-economy) is becoming increasingly popular and widely discussed in various circles because it is an economic concept in which knowledge and information are the main factors in generating economic value and creating progress. Students’ k-economy readiness is expected to help students prepare well, one of which is with the accounting education they get. This study uses a quantitative approach that examines the effect of accounting education, students have on k-economy readiness. This study uses an online questionnaire distributed to 150 undergraduate students in East Java, Indonesia. The results of this study showed a positive influence of students’ accounting education on their k-economy readiness. This study can be used as a basis for developing a learning plan or curriculum for high schools and universities, so that the younger generation can prepare well and participate in the K-economy.
Keywords: accounting education, k-economy, economics education, undergraduate students, quantitative
An Understanding of the Entrepreneurial Growth Intention for Creative Industries in Indonesia
Authors: Inayah Ika , Nugraheni Reninta Dewi
Published: July 2024

Micro-small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have a strategic role in the Indonesian economy, where MSME actors dominate the national economic actors more than 99%. Despite the large number of MSMEs in Indonesia, these MSMEs have not shown good performance. Not all MSMEs want to grow and develop. Therefore, this study aims to understand the entrepreneurial growth intention of MSMEs actors in Indonesia’s creative industries. The variables used to understand the determinants of growth intentions are personal character, knowledge, skills, motivation, gender, and education. This study used a questionnaire that was distributed to 680 respondents of MSME in the creative industry. Respondents were selected by purposive random sampling with some criteria in three provinces in Indonesia (South Sumatra, West Java, and DI Yogyakarta). The data were analyzed using a structural equation model (SEM). The results show that personal character, skills, and motivation have a significant and positive relationship with growth intentions. Motivation has the greatest influence on business growth intentions. Therefore, training related to increasing motivation, personal character, and skills is specifically needed to increase business growth intentions for MSMEs in Indonesia, especially in the creative industry sector.
Keywords: growth intention, motivation, personal character, SEM, skill
Progress of Tourism Development in East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia: A Path to Realize the Sustainable Economic Sector
Authors: Basyir Zahrotu A'yunin , Lestari Diana , Hilmawan Rian , Junaidi Agus
Published: July 2024

The tourism sector in East Kalimantan Province is expected to contribute to the region’s economy over the domination of the mining industry. On the other hand, the main issue is that the province’s economy still relies much upon the mining-based sector, particularly coal. As green growth-based and sustainable development strategies have been embraced globally for future development, developing a tourism-based economy is associated with this implementation due to tropical and mangrove forest area resources owned by the province. This path, if consistently developed, means not only an improved proportion of non-mining sectors in total local GDP but also significant reductions of carbon emissions responsible for global warming and climate change. Less elaborated studies have discussed the case of tourism development for the case of coal-based at province level. This paper tries to contribute to the gap by descriptively summarizing the current conditions of the tourism destinations and their climate development in the region using SWOT analysis. Our study shows that East Kalimantan Province has a comparative advantage in natural tourism with ecotourism destinations. Mangrove forest attractions, for instance, recorded as many as 18 objects and if these objects are properly conserved, they may contribute to reducing the harmful effects led by greenhouse gases. Other tourist objects with nature backgrounds have also reached 124 in number, and there was one object recognized in the Indonesian Tourism Village Award. An increase in non-domestic tourist visits from 2013 to 2019 was also seen, though the number was less developed compared to national tourists, and it experienced a significant decrease due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Some limitations such as accessibility and amenities, human resource, branding, and marketing of tourist destinations hamper the development of the tourism sector and should be addressed to optimize its competitiveness. Policies that cut these burdens may improve the realization of sustainability in East Kalimantan’s Province economy.
Keywords: tourism, development, tourist destinations, ecotourism, East Kalimantan
Households' Debts Among Rural and Agriculture-based Households in Indonesia
Authors: Soseco Thomas , Hidayah Isnawati , Cahayati Nila , Leksono Fajar Try
Published: July 2024

Household debts reflect financial insecurity for households to maintain their standard of living because it reflects the financial commitment that must be paid to other parties. However, the share of debts among different household classes, especially among agriculture and rural households in Indonesia still needs to be discovered. This research investigates the distribution of households’ debts in rural areas in Indonesia by utilizing data from the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) Wave 5 (2014). This research shows that households in rural areas have lower average debts than those in urban areas. At the same time, households in rural areas outside Java Island have higher average debts than their counterparts in Java Island. Two significant contributors to households’ debts are household size and household head educational attainment, where both variables show a positive and significant effect. The government must focus on rural development, including agricultural-based households, creating small but financially strong households, and increasing food self-sufficiency.
Keywords: agriculture, debts, households, rural
A Model for the Growth of Rubber Plantation in Banyuasin, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors: Yusuf M. , Firdaus Yusnizal , Hushori Al
Published: July 2024

The paper focuses on the gross domestic regional product of Banyuasin regency. Its promising rubber plantation is the main reason. The paper analyzes the relationship between increased capitals, innovative agility, and contribution to regional economic growth. It applies convenient technique for sampling. Data were analyzed using the SEM-PLS tool. The results showed that increased capitals significantly affect innovative agility, which in turn affects contribution to regional economic income. In this case, innovative agility fully mediates relationship between increased capitals and contribution on regional economic.
Keywords: innovative agility, regional economy
Strengthening Micro and Small-scale Enterprises' (MSE's) Resilience and Adaptability to Accelerate Economic Recovery Post-Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Suardi Ikval , Nugroho Agus Eko
Published: July 2024

The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak 2020 opened a new discourse that a global health disaster could trigger an economic crisis. For Indonesia, this crisis was marked by a significant decline in economic activity in almost all sectors, so gross domestic product (GDP) growth was corrected to –2.19%. COVID-19 has had a tangible impact on the decline in the performance of MSMEs. In responding to the global crisis caused by COVID-19, MSMEs must have a crisis management strategy. Efforts to strengthen the resilience of MSMEs amidst the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic require external support, especially from the government. This research generally aims to improve the strength and adaptive capacity of MSEs to accelerate economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. From the results of the analysis, fintech financing has a significant influence on capital productivity. If fintech sets high interest rates, it will have an impact on reducing MSEs’ capital productivity. The value of loans during the pandemic era for access to online loans has the potential to strengthen the resilience of MSEs from the pressures of the economic crisis. The suitability of the loan value to business needs shows that MSEs whose fintech loans match business needs will be able to increase capital productivity compared to MSEs with unsuitable fintech loans, and the usefulness of fintech loans means that fintech has a positive impact on MSEs’ capital productivity by looking at its effectiveness.
Keywords: SMEs, financial technology, capital, productivity
Economic Development for Empowering Local Communities
Authors: Prastiwi Lustina Fajar , Priambodo Magistyo Purboyo , Soseco Thomas , Dwiputri Inayati Nuraini , Sumarsono Hadi , Qodri Lutfi Asnan
Published: July 2024

Srigonco Village is located in the southern region of Malang Regency. The village is directly adjacent to the south coast and the Southern Cross Route ( JLS), which can be a strategic location to drive the economic force toward raising tourism in Balekambang Beach. Using the Local Economic Development (LED) method, this research aims to map the potential of community-based villages in improving the economy. LED is an instrument for developing local resource-based economic activities for the welfare of the local communities. The result is From the four alternative scenarios, a scenario is estimated to be closest to predicting the situation in Srigonco Village, i.e., scenario IV. Unfortunately, this scenario drives the worst possible results compared to other scenarios. Some reasons for this selection are the minimal role of the government through Bumdes and the absence of MSMEs, which are supposed to use natural resource potential for their benefit.
Keywords: Local Economic Development, villages, local communities
Upgrading Rural Community through Smart Ecotourism: An Indonesian Context
Authors: ‎ Wahjoedi , Priambodo Magistyo Purboyo , Yunikawati Nur Anita , Istiqomah Ni'matul , Saputra Jumadil , Soseco Thomas , Ridzuan Abdul Rahim
Published: July 2024

The increasing role of tourism as an income-generating sector has led to environmental degradation, making ecotourism a crucial factor in preserving the environment. Ecotourism should involve communities and use information technology to support development and ecological preservation. To explore the relevance and use of information technology for ecotourism development in rural areas in Batu, Indonesia, we surveyed 151 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The results indicate that MSMEs play a significant role in enforcing smart ecotourism to support economic progress. Innovations in information technology should be developed to accommodate MSMEs, given the relatively young age and high education level of businessmen/women. Future research can focus on the impact of such innovations on the sustainability of ecotourism in rural areas.
Keywords: ecotourism, MSMEs, information technology
Implementation of the EDDPEA Model in Entrepreneurship Learning
Authors: Annisya Annisya , Munir Syahrul , Haryono Agung , Inayati Ro'ufah , Rokhmani Lisa , Masruro Umi
Published: July 2024

Limited access to direct interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic led to several constraints in the fields of learning and education. Barriers are a challenge for educators and students to continue and carry out learning even if it is limited to face-to-face discussions. Entrepreneurship courses that require a lot of discussion are also boldly transferred. However, learning that is carried out boldly is a solution for educators and students to continue to carry out learning activities using digital platforms. Bold learning requires a learning model that can support and facilitate access to learning. EDDPEA model is one such models used by educators to deliver entrepreneurship learning materials to students. The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of the EDDPEA model in entrepreneurship learning to improve cooperative skills. The results show that the EDDPEA model can use students’ ability in the form of developing creative products resulting from collaboration. Products can be developed through planning, production, and marketing processes. These stages train students to implement Envision, Design, Development, Presentation, Enhance, Assessment (EDDPEA) in overall entrepreneurship learning. Learning carried out in collaboration can improve cooperative skills. The conclusion of this study is that the EDDPEA model is not only suitable in bold learning but also for general learning and can be applied prospectively because it is a joint project to improve cooperative skills.
Keywords: EDDPEA model, entrepreneurship learning, cooperative skills
Variables Affecting Young Unemployment in Indonesia
Authors: Sari Sisca Gustina , Dwiputri Inayati Nuraini , ‎ Wahjoedi , Parhah Siti
Published: July 2024

The successive economic development can be seen from unemployment rate. The percentage of the unemployment rate to the labor force can be seen through the value of the open unemployment rate. From 2016 to 2019, young people have always been the highest contributor to Indonesia’s open unemployment rate. This study discusses the variables that affect the open unemployment rate for rural and urban youth in Indonesia in 2016–2019. The variables are population growth rate, population per capita expenditure, average length of schooling, youth working based on the highest education completed are secondary school, provincial minimum wage, registered job seekers, foreign investment, and gross regional domestic product. This study uses panel data regression method with the Random Effect Model. The results showed that the variable that had a significant effect on the open unemployment rate of rural youth was the gross regional domestic product. Meanwhile, the variables that have a significant effect on the open unemployment rate of urban youth are registered job seekers and foreign investment.
Keywords: youth unemployment, rural–urban, random effect model
Analyzing the Household Income and Consumption Expenditure: Reality of Rising Cost of Living in Malaysia
Authors: CHE SULAIMAN Nor Fatimah , ABDUL RASHID Noorhaslinda Kulub , RIDZUAN Abdul Rahim , SAMSUDIN Hazman , SAPUTRA Jumadil , ABIDIN Noorazeela Zainol , MOHAMAD AKHIR Noor Haslina , HUSSAIN Nor Ermawati
Published: July 2024

Malaysia has been experiencing rapid socioeconomic transition over many years and achieved remarkable socioeconomic development and economic growth in the last few decades. Basically, such growth and development brought significant improvements in the level of income of low- and middle-income households. However, the cost of living in Malaysia has increasingly become a serious economic issue due to the increase in inflation. This paper addresses the question of how the cost of living can affect household income and expenditure. The finding of this research is threefold. Firstly, the income gap between households is increasing every year. This implies that the program to increase the income of the lower-income group should be given priority so that national development can be felt by all levels of society to achieve the goal of inclusive national development. Secondly, the monthly income average of households shows a steady increase. However, B40 earnings growth needs to be improving greater as an effort to reduce the income gap between the highest with low- and medium-income groups. Thirdly, income growth for each household group is still greater than inflation. This shows that on average households can still cope with the burden of rising costs and thus deal with the cost of living depending on how they model their spending patterns. This study highlights that to address the cost of living problem, the policy or program planned by the government should touch three important elements of income, price, and spending patterns. Also, this study highlights that to address the cost of living problem, a holistic approach is essential. This study also proposes that each of the economic agents, the government, the private sector, and the households have their roles in economics to develop better economic welfare among society.
Keywords: cost of living, income, low-income, middle income, living standard, spending patterns
Analysis of Rice Trade and Food Security in Southeast Asian Countries
Authors: Fadah Isti , Lutfy Cindy , Amruhu Afwun
Published: July 2024

The rice trade serves to maintain sufficient rice stocks to meet domestic country demands. The world’s main rice exporters and importers are located in the Southeast Asia region, so the volume change of traded rice can affect the flow of trade. Given the strategic importance of rice, numerous nations have stepped in to control the domestic rice market, to ensure political stability as well as food security. This article aims to examine how the rice trade has evolved in Southeast Asia with respect to food security. The study aims are addressed by the application of the descriptive analysis method. The findings indicate that from 110.5 million tones in 2010–2011 to 128.3 million tones in 2021–2022, Southeast Asian countries accounted for 1.22% of global rice imports, >22% of the world’s total rice consumption. In the meantime, the annual growth rate of rice exports was 3.3%. Over the past 10 years, ASEAN’s net rice exports have made up 53.3% of the world’s total and are expected to reach about 54.8%. Southeast Asian countries intervene in the rice market through international trade policies, both in the form of export bans and domestic rice price stabilization policies, to maintain rice stocks to strengthen the level of food security. Southeast Asia’s economic integration through the ASEAN Economy Community is an important moment to become the basis for achieving food security at the regional levels while at the same time making the rice market more open among Southeast Asian countries.
Keywords: rice, trade, policy, Southeast Asia
The Influence of Education, Capital, and Technology Levels on the Competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as Supporters of Sustainable Development in Sawan District
Authors: Meitriana Made Ary , Irwansyah M. Rudi , Istiqomah Ni'matul
Published: July 2024

This research aims to determine the role of external factors influencing the growth of MSMEs in supporting sustainable development. Of the 2365 MSME owners in the District of Sawan, a sample of 343 respondents was determined using the Slovin’s formula. Data were obtained through interviews and questionnaires using multiple regression analysis techniques. Results of the study proves that (1) the level of education and the capital has a partially significant influence on the competitiveness of MSME businesses in the District of Sawan while technology has no significant effect; (2) the level of education, capital, and technology has a significant influence on the competitiveness of the MSMEs in the Subdistrict of Sawan; and (3) the magnitude of the effect of the level of education, capital, and technology to power the competitiveness of SMEs is at 51.3%, while 48.7% are influenced by variables that were not tested in the study.
Keywords: MSME, sustainable development, economic growth
Gender Mainstreaming National Development Plan: Analysis of its Integration into Public Policy
Authors: Haqia Purnama Tirza , Ekha Putera Roni , Rika Valentina Tengku
Published: July 2024

This study analyzed the integration of Gender Mainstreaming in Indonesia’s National Development Plan and its impact on public policy. This report used policy analysis to assess the implementation of Gender Mainstreaming in development plans and its impact. Data was collected from official documents, including development plans, regulations, and reports. Qualitative analysis assessed the integration of gender mainstreaming and gender indicators. Interviews with policymakers and experts provided context and constraints. The findings highlight the importance of gender mainstreaming in national development, successful integration in development plans, and challenges such as limited resources and cultural barriers. Gender integration positively impacts development goals by increasing women’s participation. Recommendations include training and strategic actions. In-depth policy analysis revealed a gap between gender rhetoric and action, indicating structural and cultural barriers. The integration of gender perspectives faces major challenges, emphasizing the need to educate policymakers and address barriers that hinder implementation. In conclusion, Gender Mainstreaming in National Development Plans faces major challenges, requiring increased understanding and concrete actions to overcome barriers.
Keywords: Gender Mainstreaming; National Development; Public Analysis; Gender Integration, Integration Barriers
Women Initiatives and Its Impact on Agro-Ecotourism Development in Rural Areas
Authors: Sukesi Keppi , Nurhadi Iwan , Ayu Inggrida Jedda , . Sugiyanto
Published: July 2024

In Indonesia, a new form of tourism called agro-ecotourism has emerged from rural agricultural activities. It holds great promise in conjunction with cultural and ecotourism. The participation of women in agro-ecotourism has had substantial impact on its development and socio-economic well-being. However, the societal expectations that limited women to the home have diminished their significance within it. This article analyzed the current status of agro-ecotourism in Sukowilangun village, Kalipare sub-district, Malang District, East Java. The focus was on identifying the factors that drove and hindered participation in tourism, with a particular emphasis on gender. This article also explored the role of local communities in the development of a gender-inclusive agro-ecotourism model. This study utilized a qualitative approach, incorporating in-depth interviews and Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) techniques. It was evident from the findings that, despite progress in the tourism sector, the current level of female involvement in tourism destinations remains unsatisfactory. It was discovered that Sukowilangun village has great potential for developing Agro-ecotourism centered around processed cassava. This initiative, led by The Perempuan Singkong, a collective of migrant women’s families, shows great promise as a source of income and a way to generate more community interest in tourism. Lastly, the development of a top-notch tourism destination necessitates the focus on three crucial aspects: establishment of proper institutions, investment in skilled personnel, and fostering women’s involvement. Through the promotion of gender equality and the inclusion of women in decision-making processes, tourism destinations foster a more diverse and inclusive environment that brings benefits to all.
Keywords: Agro-ecotourism; Community-based; Institutionalization; Women- participation
Resilience and Matriarchal Values: A Study of Women and Single Mothers in the Minangkabau Community
Authors: . Fatmariza , Febriani Rika , Salleh Sakinah
Published: July 2024

In the matriarchal Minangkabau community of West Sumatra, women’s roles are often downplayed despite their substantial engagement in both public and private life. This study aimed to uncover the unique value system embraced by Minangkabau women, particularly their resilience and exemplary practices that contribute to local sustainable development. Women’s mental well-being is closely tied to global sustainable development goals, spanning education, non-communicable disease reduction, and social protection. Poverty-induced depression is common among widowed women worldwide, underscoring the need to explore how Minangkabau women respond to contemporary challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and economic hardships. Resilience, a central theme, is shaped by spiritual and environmental factors, fostering overall well-being. The “saparuik” family in Minangkabau society strengthens familial bonds and plays a pivotal role in nurturing resilience. The matrilineal kinship structure offers social security to families, but its impact on women’s resilience amid modern challenges requires further investigation. This study employed qualitative methods, specifically a case study design, to examine women’s experiences in rural areas (Padang Pariaman Regency) and urban settings (Padang City). Interviews with these women revealed a common thread despite their diverse backgrounds. While the Minangkabau matriarchal system may limit women’s influence within the family’s “saparuik,” women consistently embody strong matriarchal ideals when facing adversity. This research enhances our understanding of gender roles in matriarchal systems and underscores women’s crucial contributions to broader sustainable development. Minangkabau women’s resilience serves as a testament to their resilience and their ability to address contemporary challenges, making significant strides toward achieving sustainable development goals.
Keywords: Resilience; Single Mother; Matrilineal; Minangkabau; Mental health; SDG’s