bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FINTECH STARTUPS: CAN THE FINTECH BOOM ADDRESS THE MSMES FINANCE GAP IN KENYA
Authors: Wangondu Wanja , Muathe Stephen
Published: May 2023

MSMEs are considered the backbone of the Kenyan economy. However, they are considered too risk by financial institutions. With the emergence and growth of Fintech in the country Fintech is becoming more attractive to MSMEs as a source of credit, this is causing panic among the financial institutions. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Fintech boom on mitigating of the Financial Gap among MSMEs in Kenya. The study was anchored on Constraint-Induced Financial Innovation Theory, Diffusion of Innovations Theory, and Traditional Theory of Financial Innovation. A desktop analysis of existing literature on Fintech studies was used and from the analysis it was established that existing financial institutions deny MSMEs financial support as they are considered too risky. However, with the Fintech boom in Kenya the landscape is changing hence significantly narrowing the financial gap for MSMEs. Moreover, the findings indicates that the percentage of underserved MSMEs has reduced as many continued to expand their operation using funding from Fintech. It’s also observed that the rise of Fintech start-ups has helped reduce the cost of credit in the local market.
Creating Password Protector Application for Preventing Unauthorised Hackers Using Java
Authors: K. Vairalkar Manoj , Kowale Suraj , Samarth Priyanka , Pothare Akshay , Choure Raj
Published: May 2023

Password managers utilise the master password or security key to safeguard user passwords. The security of Master Password users gets compromised when they use a weak Master Password. Because users always require a token to log in, the advantages of using security keys are minimal. In this article, we present an entirely novel password administration platform that uses secret sharing and a user's server to offer excellent security and convenience of use. Password protection systems are still vulnerable to various attacks ten years after their inception. SECRYPT is an all-in-one encrypted password manager that takes care of your security and privacy. Protects the user's web service password in the cloud service password file. The fact that the application works as SaaS in the cloud increases the usability and reliability of the application. All passwords stored in our app are encrypted and stored in a cloud database. Your passwords and encrypted keys are stored in multiple databases for added security. To address this issue, we attempted to create a safe password manager that can recover multiple user accounts and passwords locally, relieving users of the stress of remembering many accounts and passwords. The data is encrypted with the AES encryption algorithm for maximum user security and the password manager is integrated into the browser to provide many important functions to the end users
A Survey of Interventions for Cancer Survivors Provided by Occupational Therapy Practitioners
Authors: Polo Katie , Baxter Mary
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Currently, there is a lack of research exploring evidence-based occupational therapy intervention practices at the activity level in survivorship care, which is important to identify for future research and clinical needs of the profession. The purpose of this study was to describe what activity level interventions OT practitioners are using and report any practice trends that might exist. Method: A cross-section design was used with non-probability purposive sampling to recruit occupational therapy practitioners working with adults living with and beyond cancer. A three-phase process for survey development and implementation was used, as recommended by the literature, for improving content validity and minimizing measurement error. Results: A total of 267 surveys were distributed and 70 surveys returned (26.20% response rate). Given the range and frequency of responses, it is suggested that occupational therapy practitioners focus on individual needs for function and participation and are not limiting practice to physical impairments. There were several areas that only a small percentage of respondents identified addressing with clients, including shopping (range 5.83-9.23%), driving and community mobility (range 5.90-9.58%), and financial management (range .74-10.20%) that typically fall into outpatient and community health practice settings. Conclusion: We reviewed current oncology intervention and referral practice trends for occupational therapy and pose several implications for advancing clinical practice in oncology. Future research into interventions not supported by literature that occupational therapists identified currently using in practice is needed.
Initial Efforts to Manage IPE during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Reports from the Big Ten Academic Alliance
Authors: Smith Laura , Romito Laura , Congdon Heather , Ascione Frank , Fitzgerald Mark , Karpa Kelly , Pfeifle Andrea , Sick Brian , Khalili Hossein
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic required higher education institutions to quickly transition to a virtual platform. This was challenging for those involved in interprofessional education (IPE), given the goal that students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with one another. The Big Ten IPE Alliance is a subgroup of the larger Big Ten Academic Alliance. The purpose of this paper is to share the collective experiences of multiple large, research intensive universities in addressing the challenge of implementing IPE programs under the conditions established by the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: To better understand how the Big Ten schools dealt with the transition to virtual learning for didactic and clinical IPE given the COVID-19 pandemic, a subset of representatives from the Big Ten IPE Alliance met to discuss best practices for virtual learning in the IPE realm. Each participating university completed an electronic 14 question survey related to their IPE curriculum during the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 thru August 2020 and the responses were analyzed. Results: Four categories were identified as needing to be addressed to develop and implement successful interprofessional didactic and clinical experiences. The categories identified included content/assessment, virtual technologies, faculty and facilitators, and learners. Conclusions/Recommendations: Consider including authentic and innovative mechanisms to deliver IPE experiences that meet the learning needs and accreditation requirements. Interinstitutional collaborations such as within the Big Ten IPE Alliance can be beneficial in assessing current and future best practices in IPE.
The Feasibility and Efficacy of Telespirometry for Pulmonary Monitoring of Cystic Fibrosis: A Systematic Review
Authors: Yap Tessa , Jones Anne
Published: May 2023

Background: Spirometry via telehealth (telespirometry) involves remote monitoring of lung function, which is useful to detect pulmonary changes and increase continuity of care for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Purpose: This systematic review aims to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of telespirometry assessments for paediatric and adult CF patients. Method: A comprehensive search of health-related databases (CINAHL, Emcare (Ovid), Medline (Ovid), PEDRo and Scopus) was conducted. For inclusion, patients had to be clinically diagnosed with CF and studies could be of any study design or level according to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) evidence hierarchy, had to use telespirometry devices for lung function tests, and be written or translated into English. The Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool (CCAT) was used to assess study quality, while also accounting for potential sources of bias encountered during the review process. Data was exported and summarised using the population, intervention, comparators, and outcomes (PICO) framework in Microsoft excel, to provide clinical recommendations. Results: Fourteen studies were included, with participants ranging from 5 to 44-years-old. Thirteen trials were performed domestically, while sample sizes and baseline patient characteristics varied. Nine studies analysed a control and intervention group. All studies varied in the intervention regime and clinical support provided. Collectively, the literature indicated poor patient adherence to telespirometry, which acted as a barrier to gauging its efficacy. Although appearing to be effective in detecting pulmonary deterioration, inconsistencies in pulmonary exacerbation (PEx) criteria were identified and lack of significant improvements in pulmonary outcomes were observed. Conclusion: Poor quality literature and small sample sizes increased risk of bias and restricted the application of the results to clinical practice. The current evidence base is limited by minimal experimental studies, lack of standardised telespirometry protocols, and criteria for PExs and poor patient compliance. Recommendations: At this stage, telespirometry for CF monitoring should be used by motivated and rurally/remotely located patients to complement in-person consults until its uptake is improved and accuracy and clinically efficacy can be ascertained.
The Effect of Tai Chi on Dynamic Balance in Younger Adults: Implication for Physical Therapy Practice
Authors: O'Neill Anthony , Beazley Debra , Bolgla Lori
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of Tai Chi on the dynamic balance in younger, active community-based adults with no history of lower extremity injury or balance problems. Methods: Fourteen subjects (4 males / 10 females; age 23.6 + 6.2 years-old; height 166.5 ± 11.1 cm; weight 75.9 ± 19.3 kg) completed a 13-week undergraduate Tai Chi course. Dynamic balance was assessed at the beginning and the end of the course using the Y-Balance test. Results: Post-hoc testing showed significant improvements in anterior (P=0.007) and posterior lateral (P=0.003) reach distances with a Cohen’s d at 0.54 and 0.71 for the anterior and posterior lateral, respectively with significant improvement in right composite compared to left composite (P<0.0001). Cohen’s d was 0.51 and 1.38 for the left and right composite score, respectively. Conclusions: These findings suggest that Tai Chi may be useful as an exercise regimen to increase anterior and posterior lateral dynamic balance in balance-dependent activity as measured by the Y Balance Test. The authors champion that Tai Chi may be a useful addition for a physical therapy treatment plan, preventative exercise plan, or wellness program to increase anterior and posterior lateral dynamic balance.
Quality Delivered: How a Pandemic Fostered Innovation and Creative Solutions in Clinical Education
Authors: Davis Alice , LaPorta Laura , Mulligan Nancy , Carmel Stacy , Thomas Shelene , O'Dell Denise
Published: May 2023

Background: Clinical education placements for students enrolled in healthcare programs were abruptly upended in March 2020 due to COVID-19. Programs were faced with decisions of how to mitigate substantive challenges due to an unforeseen pandemic within timeframes that would align with curricular sequences and graduation dates. Schools quickly modified curriculum formats, implemented alternative teaching and learning instruction and developed safety protocols to protect students, clinical faculty, and patients. Purpose: The aim of this study explored the strategies employed by one physical therapy school’s clinical education team, which resulted in successful completion of clinical course requirements and on-time graduation. Method: Data was collected on a single cohort of eighty (n=80) students who experienced changes in the timing, location, and/or progression of their clinical experiences due to COVID-19 related complications. The use of innovative clinically-oriented teaching strategies including web-based patient case simulation, virtual grand rounds, and other creative learning activities effectively supported student engagement both in and outside of clinical settings. Alternative learning strategies provided students the opportunity to progress through the clinical education curriculum, meet educational objectives, and satisfy the standard requirements by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Performance on the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) for the cohort of students affected by COVID-19 was compared to a cohort from 2019 who were not affected by COVID-19 related issues. Results: Analysis using Mann Whitney U statistics showed there were no significant differences in performance on the CPI between the groups (p=0.874). Conclusion: Looking forward, there is an opportunity for schools to build on what was learned during the pandemic and apply those strategies to other non-pandemic related situations with successful outcomes. Innovative teaching and learning strategies can help to bridge the gap of time out of clinic for any student who may experience an interruption in clinical education due to injury, illness, or other situation, and can provide a way for students to progress successfully through their physical therapy education.
Impact and Experiences Relative to Critical Incidents and Critical Incident Stress Management
Authors: Haller Peggy , Niel Elizabeth , Young Justin , Drescher Matthew , Eberman Lindsey
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Typically, athletic trainers (ATs) have relied on external support networks to debrief after a critical incident (CI). ATs report focusing on improving work-related processes after a CI rather than their emotional response to the CI. The purpose of this study was to identify both the short-term emotional impacts of CIs and what coping strategies ATs use to address their emotional response to CIs. Methods: We used a cross-sectional, web-based survey, distributed to a random sample of NATA members to explore the perceived effects of CIs on ATs. Participants (n=73, 36±11y) were primarily women (n=53, 72.6%), working in the college/university practice setting (n = 40, 54.8%), with 7±3y of experience. All participants experienced a CI within the previous 12 months. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for demographic variables and multi-analyst inductive coding for the open-ended items amongst a 4-person team. We used a modified consensual qualitative research (CQR) process to review and analyze the open-ended questions and identify domains and core ideas. Trustworthiness was established with multi-analyst triangulation and auditing. Results: Participants most commonly reported feelings of thinking too much (71%, n=52), anxiety (63%, n=46), sadness (60%, n=44), fatigue (53%, n=39), and sleep disturbance (49%, n=36) resulting from CIs. Common coping strategies used were exercise (63%, n=46), humor (44%, n=32), interacting with pets (41%, n=30), expressing oneself through crying (40%, n=29), and peer support (34%, n=25). Sixty-two participants (86%) responded to open-ended questions related to the outcomes of CIs. Four domains were identified from the open-ended responses. Those domains included 1) dissociation, 2) deteriorated emotional state, 3) disruption of daily activities, and 4) improved event or post-event processes. Conclusion: Various strategies are used by ATs to cope with CIs; however, the only ways in which ATs expressed that coping helped was with care delivery, not the emotional impact of the CI. The lack of responses relative to coping strategies that improve quality of life is potentially alarming. To build resilience and persistence, organizations should consider requiring support beyond process improvement that addresses the emotional impact of CIs.
Learning From Goa Pindul: Community Empowerment through Sustainable Tourism Villages in Indonesia
Authors: Hermawan Yudan , Sujarwo Sujarwo , Suryono Yoyon
Published: May 2023

This study aims to reveal the success of community empowerment based on sustainable tourism in Goa Pindul, Indonesia. This study adopted the interpretative phenomenological analysis approach to understand the village community empowerment process phenomenon. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine (9) research participants from the Goa Pindul tourism village community. The findings of this study indicated that tourism-based community empowerment is started with awareness-raising through socialization and community service, followed by capacity building through various needs-based tourism management training and the formation of tourism awareness groups that are given to manage their potential and evaluate their development. This tourism-based community empowerment is carried out while still paying attention to environmental and cultural sustainability in society's lives. Youth involvement is optimized to support sustainable tourism villages.
PENGARUH KEPUASAN KERJA, MOTIVASI KERJA DAN PELATIHAN KERJA TERHADAP PRESTASI KERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. JAYA MANDIRI BANGUNAN MEDAN
Authors:   Universitas Prima Indonesia, Andronicus Melkyory , Liem Cynara Danette , Angelita Indah , Kristanto Harris , Juliago Silvia
Published: May 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh kepuasan kerja, motivasi kerja dan pelatihan kerja terhadap prestasi kerja karyawan PT. Jaya Mandiri Bangunan Medan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 139 karyawan dan sampel berjumlah 94 karyawan. Pendekatan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif. Pengujian hipotesis secara parsial diperoleh hasil bahwa kepuasan kerja, motivasi kerja, dan pelatihan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap prestasi kerja karyawan PT. Jaya Mandiri Bangunan Medan. Hasil pengujian secara simultan diperoleh nilai Fhitung (16,157) > Ftabel (2,71) dan probabilitas signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05, berarti bahwa Ha diterima dam Ho ditolak sehingga secara simultan kepuasan kerja, motivasi kerja dan pelatihan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap prestasi kerja karyawan PT. Jaya Mandiri Bangunan Medan.
PENGARUH LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN BUDAYA PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA TAMAN SIMALEM RESORT
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Panjaitan Maludin , Siregar Selamat
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the influence of the work environment and corporate culture on employee performance at Taman Simalem Resort. The number of samples in this study were 70 people. The results showed that partially there was a positive and significant influence between work environment on employee performance, corporate culture partially had a positive and insignificant effect on employee performance and simultaneously work environment and corporate culture had a positive and insignificant effect on employee performance at Taman Simalem Resort with a coefficient of determination R2 = 0.025, which means that the work environment and corporate culture have an effect on the performance of employees at Taman Simalem Resort amounting to 2.5%, while the remaining 97.5% is influenced by other variables not researched.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP LOYALITAS KONSUMEN PADA PT. POS INDONESIA MEDAN
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Panjaitan Mangasa , Siregar Selamat
Published: May 2023

Customers are one of the main components in every business activity, where business actors have a duty to create consumer loyalty which aims to increase company revenue. Consumer loyalty can be influenced by circumstances that give rise to benefits after using it, so that business actors need to create a safe environment and optimal service so that customers feel interested and comfortable when making transactions. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of service quality on consumer loyalty at PT. POS Indonesia, Medan. The sample size is 97 respondents. The method of analysis in this study is to use a simple linear regression model. The results showed that service quality has a positive and significant effect on consumer loyalty at PT. Pos Indonesia with a value of Fcount of 255,702 > Ftable of 3.04 and a value of t-count of 15,991 is greater than the t-table (1,623). Changes in consumer loyalty can be explained by changes in service quality variables of 72.90%, while the remaining 27.10% is explained by other variables that are not included as variables in the study.
KONTRIBUSI KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL DAN IKLIM ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN MELALUI MOTIVASI KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIATOR PADA PT. MAJU SEJAHTERA LESTARI
Authors:   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi IBBI, Maria Elvie , Nadapdap Kristanty M. N. ,   Universitas Methodist Indonesia
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze the contribution of interpersonal communication, organizational climate on employees’ performance through work motivations. The population in this study were all employees totaling 118 people. Sampling techniques using the Slovin formula and obtained as many as 91 employees. Variable this research consisting interpersonal communication, organizational climate, work motivation, employees’ performance. Data collection methods used were questionnaires. Analysis of the data used is multiple linear regression analysis and path analysis using SPSS 24. The results of the study states that contribution variable interpersonal communication, organizational climate, work motivation to explain employees performance variables is 57. 3 %. The results of research indirect effect on employees’ performance through work motivation showed organizational climate are not supported, but interpersonal communication supported. The results showed also that work motivation is a partial mediating variables on the influence of interpersonal communication and organizational climate on employee performance. This research is expected to be beneficial for PT. MSL improve employees’ performance.
ANALISIS LAPORAN KEUANGAN TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS PADA PT. PERMODALAN NASIONAL (PERSERO) MEDAN
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Sitompul Mega Sari , Gultom Robinhot , Saragih Rintan
Published: May 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis laporan keuangan melalui rasio likuiditas, rasio solvabilitas dan rasio aktivitas dari tahun 2015 sampai dengan tahun 2019 terhadap profitabilitas pada PT. Permodalan Nasional Madani. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PT. Permodalan Nasional Madani (Persero) Medan memiliki tingkat likuiditas kurang baik (ilikuid). Mayoritas hasil rasio likuiditas yang mengalami peningkatan maupun penurunan berdampak terhadap tingkat rasio profitabilitas (tingkat perolehan laba) PT. Permodalan Nasional Madani (Persero) Medan. PT. Permodalan Nasional Madani (Persero) Medan, memiliki kemampuan untuk membiayai seluruh hutang melalui jumlah aktiva yang dimilikinya. Mayoritas hasil rasio solvabilitas yang mengalami peningkatan maupun penurunan berdampak terhadap tingkat rasio profitabilitas (tingkat perolehan laba) PT. Permodalan Nasional Madani (Persero) Medan. PT. Permodalan Nasional Madani (Persero) Medan, memiliki jumlah penjualan relatif lebih rendah dibanding aktiva yang menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan kurang efisien menggunakan aktiva dalam menghasilkan penjualan. Mayoritas hasil rasio aktivitas yang mengalami peningkatan maupun penurunan berdampak terhadap tingkat rasio profitabilitas (tingkat perolehan laba) PT. Permodalan Nasional Madani (Persero) Medan.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN DAN MOTIVASI TERHADAP SEMANGAT KERJA PEGAWAI DI PT. PELAYARAN NASIONAL INDONESIA (PERSERO) CABANG MEDAN
Authors:   Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara, Aminuddin Aminuddin , Fauzi Fauzi
Published: May 2023

The formulation of the problem in this thesis is how the influence of leadership on employee morale at PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) Cabang Medan, the influence of motivation on employee morale at PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) Cabang Medan, the influence of leadership and motivation on employee morale at PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) Medan Branch. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the influence of leadership on employee morale at PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) Cabang Medan, the influence of motivation on employee morale at PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) Cabang Medan, the influence of leadership and motivation on employee morale at PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) Medan Branch. The population in this study were all employees of PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) Branch Medan, amounting to 50 employees, and the sample is the total population. Data was obtained through agency data, library data, and literature. The writer used data collection techniques through interviews and document studies. The data analysis technique was done by the writer through the descriptive analysis method and multiple linear regression analysis methods. The results of this study explain that leadership has a positive and significant effect on morale. With this kind of relationship, it means that interest has a positive and significant effect on morale. Good leadership will be able to increase the morale of PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) Medan Branch and vice versa poor leadership will worsen the morale of PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) Medan Branch. Motivation has a positive and significant effect on the morale of PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) Medan Branch. Leadership and motivation affect the morale of PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) Medan Branch. Thus, together (multiple) there is a positive and significant influence of leadership and motivation on the morale of PT. Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) Medan Branch.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI AMIK MEDICOM MEDAN
Authors:   Akademi Informatika dan Komputer Medicom, Sigalingging Lasrida , Harahap Evi Syuriani
Published: May 2023

Institusi khususnya Institusi Pendidikan mengharapkan setiap pegawainya menunjukkan kinerja yang baik agar tujuan dari institusi dapat tercapai dengan efektif dan efisien. Untuk meningkatkan kinerja pegawai diperlukan kepuasan kerja yang tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji Kepuasan kerja terhadap Kinerja Pegawi AMIK MEDICOM. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian statistik deskriptif kuantitatif dan sifat penelitian merupakan explanatory research. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui penyebaran kuesioner, wawancara dan studi dokumentasi. Populasi penelitian ini adalah pegawai tetap pada AMIK MEDICOM berjumlah 75 orang yang sekaligus merupakan sampel. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis korelasi. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa kepuasan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai.
PENGARUH PENGAWASAN, PELATIHAN DAN DISIPLIN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PABRIK TEH PT. PERKEBUNAN NUSANTARA IV UNIT BAH BUTONG
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Manalu Rafles Hebron , Marbun Sondang N. B. , Sinurat Elperida J.
Published: May 2023

Kinerja merupakan bagian yang penting dan menarik karena terbukti manfaatnya, kinerja karyawan merupakan hasil yang kompleks dan dipengaruh oleh factor-faktor yang berasal dari internal maupun eksternal. Penelitian dilakukan di Pabrik Teh PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV Unit Bah Butong yang beralamat di Jl Pabrik, Kecamatan Sidamanik, Kabupaten Simalungn, Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui dan menganalisis seberapa besar pengaruh pengawasan, pelatihan dan disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan pada pabrik Teh PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV Unit Bah Butong. Penelitian ini menggunakan sebanyak 52 karyawan sebagai responden dari 110 karyawan pabrik. Hasil penelitia menunjukan nilai F hitung 64,785 > F tabel 2,798, dan nilai sig adalah 0,000 < 0,05, maka pengawasan, pelatihan dan disiplin kerja bersama-sama atau simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Hal ini menunjukan bahwa kontribusi pengawasan, pelatihan dan disiplin kerja berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan sebesar 0,802 atau sebesar 80.2%, dan sisanya 0.198 atau 19.8% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lainnya. Pada penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengawasan, pelatihan dan disiplin kerja merupakan variabel yang dapat meningkatkan kinerja karyawan secara signifikan.
PENGARUH KUALITAS LAYANAN, KESADARAN MEREK DAN KEPUASAN NASABAH TERHADAP LOYALITAS NASABAH PADA BANK SUMUT MEDAN
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Sitohang Rommel , Saragih Henri , Rahman Ragu
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the present study is to determine and analyze the effects of service quality, brand awareness, and customer satisfaction on customer loyalty in PT. Bank SUMUT Medan. This study uses a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 100 subjects. The results indicate that service quality has a significant effect on customer loyalty, with t-counted value of 5.304 > t-table value of 1.985, and significance value of 0.000 < alpha (0.05). Brand awareness has a significant effect on customer loyalty, with t-counted value of 3.067 > t-table value of 1.985, and significance value of 0.000 < alpha (0.05). Customer satisfaction has a significant effect on customer loyalty, with t-counted value of 7.052 > t-table value of 1.985, and significance value of 0.000 < alpha (0.05). Service quality, brand awareness, and customer satisfaction simultaneously have a significant effect on customer loyalty, with t-counted value of 52.284 > t- table value of 2.700, and a significance value of 0.000 < alpha (0.05).
PENGARUH KINERJA KEUANGAN TERHADAP RETURN SAHAM PADA PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA (BEI) PERIODE 2016-2019
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Sitohang Tresia Putri Lopian , Butarbutar Hotlan , Gultom Robinhot
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji seberapa besar pengaruh Non performing loan (NPL), Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), dan Earning per share (EPS) secara parsial dan simultan berpengaruh terhadap return saham pada perusahaan perbankan tahun pengamatan periode 2016-2019. Data yang digunakan adalah financial report yaitu laporan neraca dan laporan laba rugi periode 2016-2019. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linier berganda untuk mengetahui kekuatan hubungan antara variabel bebas terhadap variabel terikat. Hasil pengujian hipotesis secara parsial diperoleh bahwa NPL berpengaruh terhadap return saham, sedangkan ROA, ROE, dan EPS tidak berpengaruh terhadap return saham. Hasil pengujian hipotesis secara simultan diperoleh bahwa NPL, ROA, ROE, dan EPS berpengaruh terhadap return saham. Kontribusi NPL, ROA, ROE, dan EPS mempengaruhi return saham sebesar 17,7%.
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN TRANSFORMASIONAL, KEPUASAN KERJA DAN KOMPETENSI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA PT. BPR NUSANTARA BONA PASOGIT 33 BATANGKUIS
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Sianipar Dina Aprilia , Winarto Winarto , Sitohang Rommel
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh secara parsial dan simultan gaya kepemimpinan transformasional, kepuasan kerja dan kompetensi terhadap kinerja pegawai pada PT. BPR Nusantara Bona Pasogit 33 Batangkuis. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode asosiatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Jumlah sampel penelitian sebanyak 36 orang. Metode analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwagaya kepemimpinan transformasional berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai.Kepuasan kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai.Kompetensi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai.Gaya kepemimpinan transformasional, kepuasan kerja, dan kompetensi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai.Pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan transformasional, kepuasan kerja, dan kompetensi terhadap kinerja pegawai sebesar 65.8%.
PERSEPSI MAHASISWA/I AMIK MEDICOM TERHADAP TRANSPORTASI ONLINE GOJEK
Authors:   AMIK Medicom, Harahap Evi Syuriani , Sigalingging Lasrida
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine public perception of the use of online transportation (Gojek) in the City of Medan. This research is a type of descriptive research. The population of this research is AMIK Medicom Medan Students. While the sampling in this study used a Random Sampling Technique (random). The data analysis techniques used in this research are Validity Test, Reliability Test, Normality Test, and T-Test One-Sample Test. The results show that the calculation results from the test table for one of the samples above, it can be seen that the value of the t-count is 27,324. The value of df (degrees of freedom) is 0.000. Thus the alternative hypothesis (H1) which reads that people have a good perception of online presence transportation (Gojek) in the Medan City area is "accepted".
PENGARUH KUALITAS LAYANAN DAN KEPUASAN PELANGGANTERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN DI PT. BPR MANGATUR GANDA CABANG SARUDIK
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Nenca Lucia , Marbun Sondang Ni Bulan , Panjaitan Maludin
Published: May 2023

Kualitas harus dimulai dari kebutuhan pelanggan dan berakhir pada persepsi pelanggan. Hal ini berarti bahwa citra kualitas yang baik bukan berdasarkan sudut pandang atau persepsi pihak penyedia jasa, melainkan berdasarkan sudut pandang atau persepsi pelanggan.kualitas layanan yaitu segala bentuk penyelenggaraan pelayanan secara maksimal yang diberikan perusahaan dengan segala keunggulan dalam rangka memenuhi kebutuhan pelanggan demi memenuhi harapan kepuasan pelanggan. Pada uji parsial atau uji t, kualitas layanan dan kepuasan pelanggan memiliki pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan pada PT. BPR Mangatur Ganda Cabang Sarudik. Pada uji-f mengatakan bahwa Kualitas layanan (X1) dan kepuasan pelanggan (X2) secara bersama-sama memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan (Y) pada PT. BPR Mangatur Ganda Cabang Sarudik. Maka hipotesis dalam penelitian ini telah terbukti dan dapat diterima.Pada koefisien determinasi, hasil analisis pengaruh kualitas layanan (X1) dan kepuasan pelanggan (X2) terhadap loyalitas pelanggan (Y) menunjukkan bahwa R Square = 0.694
THE CONTRIBUTION OF SOFT SKILLS AND COMPENSATION IN EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE THROUGH WORK MOTIVATION AS MEDIATOR
Authors:   Universitas IBBI, Maria Elvie , Ginting J. H. ,   Republic of Indonesia Air Force Academy
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine and analyze the contribution of soft skills, and compensation to employee performance through work motivation as a mediation. The population in this study were 130 employees of CBM Company, sampling technique using the Slovin formula and obtained as many as 98 employees using the census method while the variables of this study consisted of soft skills, compensation, work motivation, and employee performance. The data analysis used is multiple linear regression analysis and path analysis using SPSS Version 25. The results of the research show that the contribution of soft skills, compensation and work motivation variables to clarify employee performance variables is 73.9 %. The results of indirect influence of soft skills, and compensation on employee performance in this study were successfully mediated by work motivation, so this model has the role of work motivation as full mediating. This research is expected to be beneficial for CBM Enterprise to improve employee performance.
PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN TRANSFORMASIONAL, DISIPLIN KERJA, DAN PEMBERDAYAAN KARYAWAN TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. X
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Panjaitan Maludin , Siregar Selamat
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the influence of transformational leadership, Work Discipline, and employee empowerment on employee performance at PT. X. The population in this study was 65 people. The sampling technique uses saturated samples. The independent variables used are transformational leadership, work discipline and employee empowerment. The dependent variable used is employee performance. The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression analysis. The result of this study is that employee empowerment has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, while transformational leadership and work discipline do not have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Simultaneously, transformational leadership, work discipline and employee empowerment have a positive and significant effect on the Performance of PT. X.
PENGARUH KOMUNIKASI ORGANISASI DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP KOMITMEN ORGANISASI PADA KPU KABUPATEN SIMALUNGUN
Authors:   Universitas Methodist Indonesia, Panjaitan Maludin , Siregar Selamat , Winarto Winarto
Published: May 2023

Organizational commitment is an interesting phenomenon because of the importance of a person's commitment to the company where the individual works or his organization. The hypothesis in this study is that there is an influence of organizational communication and organizational culture on organizational commitment at the KPU of Simalungun Regency. The sampling technique used by researchers is to use saturated sampling. This study used a population of 35 employees at the Simalungun Regency KPU Office. The results of this study are that organizational communication has a significant and positive effect on organizational commitment in Simalungun Regency. Organizational culture has a significant and positive effect on organizational commitment in Simalungun Regency. Organizational communication and organizational culture together have a significant effect on organizational commitment in Simalungun Regency. The magnitude of organizational communication and organizational culture on organizational commitment in Simalungun Regency is 72.6%, the remaining 27.4% is explained by other variables not discussed in this study.
PERANCANGAN APLIKASI PENGAJUAN KREDIT ONLINE BERBASIS WEBSITE (STUDI KASUS : PT. FINANSIA MULTI FINANCE (KREDIT PLUS)
Authors: Sembiring Christopher Prananta , Wibowo Ari Purno Wahyu
Published: May 2023

Finansia Multi Finance (Kredit Plus) telah menjadi salah satu pembisnis terkemuka di bidang industri pembiayaan yang tersebar melalui jaringan distribusi pada 244 lokasi di seluruh Indonesia memusatkan bisnisnya pada bidang pembiayaan mobil, motor dan elektronik. Dalam menjalankan usahanya, perusahaan ini senantiasa beradaptasi dengan perkembangan jaman. Kredit adalah penyaluran uang dari pemilik uang kepada yang membutuhkan. Penyaluran dana tersebut didasarkan atas kepercayaan yang dimiliki oleh pemilik dana kepada pengguna dana. Pada kondisi new normal ini banyak pekerjaan yang sudah berbasis online membuat pelanggan tidak perlu datang ke suatu tempat. Oleh sebab itu penulis membuat sistem kredit online berbasis web untuk mempercepat proses transaksi dari manapun, kita hanya harus berbekal internet dan identitas untuk dapat melakukan transaksi online ini. Aplikasi yang telah dirancang dapat menampilkan infomasi terhadap setiap transaksi yang telah dilakukan proses verifikasi oleh admin sehingga konsumen dapat melakukan kredit terhadap barang dengan menggunakan MySQL sebagai database. Aplikasi ini berbasis website yang dapat menampung data konsumen yang telah melakukan transaksi menggunakan metode kredit diharapkan dapat mempercepat proses manajemen data.
INFLUENCE OF INDONESIAN PRODUCT PLACEMENT IN KOREAN DRAMA SERIES TO BUY INTEREST THROUGH BRAND FAMILIARITY AS A MEDIATOR
Authors: Sitorus Ribka Xena , Mani La , Oktiano Diyandra , Amalia Yuanita
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This study was to determine the effect of Kopiko product placement in Vincenzo's Korean drama on buying interest through Kopiko brand familiarity with Indonesian audiences. Research design, Data, and Methodology: This study uses quantitative shared in the chat group Open Chat Line Song Joong Ki. This study was conducted through a questionnaire using google form which was sent to 181 respondents who were members of the open chat Line group Song Joong Ki fans who were domiciled in DKI Jakarta. Results: The results of the study stated that there is a positive and significant influence between product placement and interest in buying through brand familiarity as a mediating variable. Conclusion: Vincenzo's drama series succeeded in maximising the effect of product placement of Kopiko’s product especially in interest in buying through brand familiarity as the mediating variable.Vincenzo's drama series succeeded in maximising the effect of product placement of Kopiko’s product especially in interest in buying through brand familiarity as the mediating variable. The presence of Kopiko in the Korean drama series can foster buying interest in these local candy products to Korean drama audiences in Indonesia. For marketers of Indonesian products, this research can be a reference for companies to start marketing their products indirectly through product placement strategies in Korean drama series. Product placement in Korean drama series is generally not done blatantly, this makes the advertised products do not interfere with the storyline of the drama series but still make an impression on the audience.
The Adoption of Blended Learning as an Emerging Mode of Learning among EFL Students: Current Challenges and Future Directions
Authors:   Applied Linguistics and Language Development Laboratory, Faculty of letters and human sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Morocco., Elaoufy Haytham
Published: May 2023

Blended learning is one of the well-known concepts that has emerged as a result of the significant impact that technology has had on learning and teaching. The latter has created obstacles that have greatly influenced learning while also bringing new opportunities to learn from. In order to ascertain students’ perceptions of this type of learning and weigh the advantages and disadvantages to ensure best practices that support the quality of online learning, the current study was conducted among EFL students at three Moroccan universities (Dhar Mehraz University, Sais University, and Moulay Ismail University). 304 EFL students who successfully completed an online survey were included in the study. According to the quantitative and qualitative data collected, it was found that EFL students are thrilled with this approach to learning as they are prepared to switch from traditional learning to blended learning due to its benefits, such as self-paced learning, increased student engagement, flexibility, and cost effectiveness. The findings also indicated that EFL students encounter several difficulties while employing blended learning, which include procrastination, distraction, content overload, technical issues, and plagiarism.
Tanning Agents of Herb Lofanta Anis (Lophanthus Anisatus Benth.)
Authors:   Assistant, Tashkent Pharmaceutical Institute, Ibragimova Dildora Makhmudjonovna , Farmanova Nodira Tokhirovna ,   Professor, Tashkent Pharmaceutical Institute, Kuranbaeva Maftuna Davronbekovna ,   Student, Tashkent Pharmaceutical Institute
Published: May 2023

The article is devoted to the tanning agents of herb Lofanta anis (lophanthus anisatus benth.) which is used for colds, respiratory and skin diseases, as an anti–inflammatory, antiviral, antimicrobial and expectorant. The medicinal plant raw material preparation Lophant aniseed–Lophanthus anisatus Benth, which has high effectiveness and low side effects on human health, based on the medicinal plants in the pharmaceutical industry of Uzbekistan.
The Position of Creditors in Consumer Financing Agreements Due to Fiducian Guarantee Not Registered
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya University, Jl. Dukuh Kupang XXV No. 54 Post Code 60225, Subagiyo Dwi Tatak
Published: May 2023

Research with the title creditor position in consumer financing agreements as a result of fiduciary guarantees not being registered, will raise two problems as follows, first, what are the characteristics of consumer financing agreements with fiduciary guarantees, and second, how default is non-fulfillment of achievements or obligations set by certain parties in an engagement. The methodology used in analyzing the problems in this study uses a normative juridical method with two approaches, namely the statutory approach and the concept approach, to produce an in-depth analysis. Based on the discussion that has been carried out in the previous chapter, the following conclusions can be formulated: First, that the characteristics of consumer financing agreements with fiduciary guarantees. The agreement is made by default the contents of the agreement, and the agreement is the principal agreement. Furthermore, it is bound by a fiduciary guarantee agreement which is an assecoir agreement (additional agreement) to the main agreement. After an agreement is reached, then the fiduciary guarantee will be charged and the fiduciary guarantee will be registered in accordance with Government Regulation No. 21 of 2015. The position of the creditor does not register the fiduciary guarantee object as a concurrent creditor. Second, default is the non-fulfillment of achievements or obligations set by certain parties in an engagement. Default in the guarantee is said to cancel the guarantee agreement, and only the main agreement applies. The implementation of the execution of fiduciary guarantees can be done in 3 ways, in accordance with article 29 UUJF, the 3 ways are by means of executorial titles, parateexecutie and private sales. Legal protection for debtors in the forced withdrawal of fiduciary collateral objects that are not registered, namely there are preventive and repressive protections. And the settlement can be done peacefully (kindly), win-win solution or through consumer dispute resolution institutions such as BPSK.
Implementation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) as a Teaching Aid for Children with Special Needs
Authors:   Akademi Penerbang Indonesia, Banyuwangi, Indonesia, Setiawan Ariyono , Efendi Efendi ,   Akademi Penerbang Indonesia, Banyuwangi, Indonesia, Puspaningrum Eva Y ,   Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Published: May 2023

This study aims to identify the advantages and challenges in the use of ICT in teaching children with special needs in East Java, as well as evaluate the success of ICT implementation and its relationship with the learning achievement of children with special needs. The research methods used are descriptive analysis and regression analysis. The results showed that the use of ICT as a teaching aid for children with special needs in East Java has various advantages, such as increasing children's interest in learning, motivation, and participation, as well as helping teachers in providing more interactive and fun learning. However, the research also identified various challenges in ICT implementation, such as lack of access to adequate tools and infrastructure, as well as the need for training and technical support for teachers and school staff. The evaluation of ICT implementation showed positive results, with the majority of respondents stating that the use of ICT has improved the learning achievement of children with special needs. Regression analysis showed a positive relationship between ICT use and learning achievement of children with special needs.