bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Government Policy, Innovation Capability, Internal Environment and Its Influence on the Business Performance of Craftsmen at the Silver Handicraft Industry Clushter in Pasuruan Regency
Authors: Sitohang Arga Christian , Wiwoho Bambang
Published: December 2022

This study aims to explain Government Policy, Internal Environmental, Innovation Capability, and Its Influence on the Business Performance of Craftsmen at the Silver Handicraft Industry Clushter in Pasuruan Regency. The research model with hypothesis development was derived based on the literature. To provide empirical evidence, this study conducted a survey, using primary data collected using a list of questionnaires, and saturated sampling of 50 craftsmen at the Silver Handicraft Industry Clushter  in Pasuruan Regency. The results showed that Government Policy had an insignificant effect, Innovation Ability had a positive and significant effect, Internal Environment had a positive and significant effect on employee performance at the Silver Handicraft Industry Center in Pasuruan Regency. The results of this study do not support the research of Hafizah, et al (2017), Putra and Bayu (2017), Wisardja (2000), Yonggui, et al. (2000), Fogel (2001), Poisson, et al. (2002), Saxby, et al. (2002), Prasetyo (2003), Supriyono and Setiawan (2004), Mujali (2004), Ngamkroeckjoti, et al (2005), Pettus, et al. (2007), Rodrigues and Esteves (2007). The implication of the research is to examine the perceptions of 50 employees at the Brem Small Industry Clushter in Pasuruan Regency. The analytical technique used is multiple linear regression.
The Effect of Supervision, Work Motivation, and Interpersonal Communication on Employee Performance and Organizational Commitment as Variables Intervening
Authors: Norawati Suarni , Lutfi Amir , Zulher Zulher , Basem Zamhir
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Performance is a result that can be achieved by an individual at a certain time. Many factors can affect employee performance, but this study only aims to see the effect of supervision, work motivation and personal communication on performance and moderated by organizational commitment.

Design/methodology/approach: This research was conducted at PR Lutvindo Wijaya Perkasa by using as many as 137 employees as respondents in this study. The types of data used are primary data and secondary data, obtained by interviews, questionnaires and documentation.

Findings: The results of this study conclude that supervision and motivation have a significant effect on employee performance, but interpersonal communication has no effect on organizational commitment. Then supervision and personal communication have no significant effect on performance, while motivation and organizational commitment have a significant effect on employee performance.

Practical implications: The data analysis tool is Path Analysis using the Smart PLS Versi 3.00 program.

Originality/value: This paper is original

Paper type: Research paper
The Impact of Project-Based Collaborative and Participatory Learning Models on Student Achievement and Recognition Faculty of Computer Science Narotama University
Authors: Falani Achmad Zakki , Alimudin Arasy , Sukoco Agus , Setiawan M. Ikhsan , Mudjanarko Sri Wiwoho , Kamisutara Made , Setiawan Eman
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This study aims to determine the influence of project-based collaborative and participatory learning on student achievement and recognition, especially at the Faculty of Computer Science, University of Narotama (Unnar).

Design/methodology/approach: The model is carried out by involving the Information Systems and Informatics Engineering Study Program. It analyzes the relationship between the variables associated with the learning model.

Findings: The results showed a significant effect of collaborative and participatory learning on educational accomplishments and understanding. 

Originality/value: This paper is original

Paper type: Research paper
Systematic Mapping Study: Corporate Entrepreneur in Family Firm
Authors: Hernowo Arif , Purnomo Margo , Maulina Erna
Published: December 2022

Purpose: In the growth of family companies, corporate entrepreneurship is very important for the sustainability of family companies that are managed across generations. Sustainability of family companies is more successful in implementing corporate entrepreneurship than other companies. Therefore, researchers study the influence of families on corporate entrepreneurship. This study examines why some families are better at encouraging corporate entrepreneurship in their companies than others.

Design/methodology/approach: The method used in this study uses a qualitative method using a study library. A search was conducted on the Scopus database of 33 articles in publications 2005-2021 published in scientific journals included in the inclusion criteria.

Findings: The results of this Systematic Mapping study can provide an overview of opportunities to explore new topics on mapping corporate entrepreneurship in family businesses. The most discussed topics are HR, strategy and organizational culture in the general industry and manufacturing sectors.

Research limitations/implications: This research is limited to using only one Scopus database.

Practical implications: The implications of the research from a practical point of view are how this research data can be better managed in the future by researchers and professionals engaged in entrepreneurship and family businesses.

Originality/value: This paper provides a clear description of the role of corporate entrepreneurship in family businesses. This brings together and maps for the first time in an integrated manner several topics related to corporate entrepreneurship in family businesses. This leads to the conclusion that topics related to corporate entrepreneurship in successful family businesses refer to the relationship between human resource management and organizational culture

Paper type: Literature review
WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AS A MEANS OF ENGENDERING CUSTOMER LOYALTY IN A BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS CONTEXT
Authors: Sa'ad Muhammad Mubarak , Zubairu Umaru Mustapha
Published: December 2022

Adopting the Expectancy Confirmation Theory as its theoretical framework, this paper argued that working capital management (WCM) practices could be repurposed by firms in a business to business context in order to develop viable strategies to engender loyalty among its customers thus improving its chances at achieving long-term organizational success. The WCM-CL Model was developed to guide businesses on how to utilize inventory management practices, accounts receivable policies and accounts payable policies to help establish a loyal customer base. Specifically, the Model posited that a business which always had inventory on hand and rewarded loyal customers with generous credit terms would incentivize customers to become repeat-purchasers of its products and services. Additionally, the Model also encouraged companies to pay their suppliers as quickly as possible so as to develop a strong reputation of being a diligent and reliable customer among businesses within its supply chain network. The Model further argued that this strong reputation would attract other businesses in the network to become repeat customers due to the confidence they would have that the business would treat them fairly.
Optimization of Implementation of Crane Certification in Contruction Service Companies
Authors: Arnol M Yusuf , Suryadharma Nyoman Gede , Cahyono Manggi Dwi , Soejakti Dahrijoso , Indiyono Lalak
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the effect of accelerating the implementation of work and the costs needed for the job of occupational safety and health certification in the Construction services company in East Java province.

Design/methodology/approach: This study used a survey method carried out on 20 crane units in 4 construction service companies by analyzing data using Critical Path Method (CPM), resulting in an acceleration of inspection and testing of crane up to 37% with cost efficiency of  36 %.

Findings: The results of this study are expected to provide an overview of Crane's reliability as early as possible to users to anticipate operational failures through regular maintenance and repairs.

Research limitations/implications: This study can also determine the timing of inspection and testing in the context of implementing the Crane Occupational Safety and Health certification so that the use of resources can be optimized.

Practical implications: With the implementation of inspection and testing, certification can be fulfilled before the certification period ends.

Originality/value: This paper is original

Paper type: Research paper
Selection of Export Destination Countries for Home Industry Products Using Multiple Linear Regression Dummy Many Criteria
Authors: Artaya I Putu , Arimbawa I Gede , Muchayan Achmad
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to assist home industry products that are eligible for export in choosing the export destination country with the highest economic value. There are three export destinations, i.e Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Design/methodology/approach: Based on a sample of business actors in eight cities, several primary data were obtained which became the main data for analysis, through a certain approach, namely the analysis and estimation process, the results obtained that the analysis used in this study could be used as an approach to determine the answer to the problem, i.e Regression Multiple Linear Dummy Many criteria that can be used to determine the choice of export destination countries.

Findings: There are no other studies that use dummy multiple linear regression analysis with many criteria in the estimation process in finding answers to existing cases. This analysis process turns out to be easier and more accurate when used in the estimation process. So that it becomes a separate alternative in the research analysis method. Therefore, this research can be a solution to the difficulty level of estimation that has been done by other researchers.

Paper type: Research paper
The Determinant Factors of Customer Satisfaction: Promotion, Service Quality and Brand Image
Authors: Oktavanny Aldilla Youthiana , Sulistiadi Wahyu
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of promotion, service quality and brand image partially on customer satisfaction, and also to analyze which variables have dominant influence on customer satisfaction.

Design/methodology/approach: The population in this study were 2,155 customers of RSUD Kertosono and the technique for determining the sample size was using the Slovin formula and obtained 96 people as sample. Questionnaire was used to obtain the data and data analysis technique used was Partial Least Square (PLS).

Findings: The results indicated that promotion, service quality and brand image partially influence on customer satisfaction, and promotion had a dominant influence on customer satisfaction.

Research limitations/implications: This research is limited to doing in RSUD Kertosono, East Java, Indonesia. For generalization so that further research can be carried out in different organizations or companies and in different regions (cities).

Practical implications: The results of this research can be used as a reference to increase customer satisfaction in a hospital.

Originality/value: The results of the research show that among the variables of promotion, service quality and brand image, promotion has a dominant influence on customer satisfaction. This is a new phenomenon that needs to be implemented in a hospital.

Paper type: This paper can be categorized as research paper.
Financial Literacy, Digital Literacy and Financing Preferences Role to Micro and Small Enterprises’ Performance
Authors: Diptyana Pepie , Rokhmania Nur'aini , Herlina Erida
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This research aims to examine financial literacy, digital literacy and financing preferences influences toward micro and small enterprises (MSEs) performance

Design/methodology/approach: This research used quantitative method and SmartPLS were employed to test the hypotheses

Findings: financial literacy and digital literacy has significant positive influence to MSEs performance. External financing has negatively significant influence toward performance. Financial literacy is positively significant to internal financing.

Research limitations/implications: Due to limitations of response rate, this research model for external financing preferences results limited adjusted r-square. We suggest that next research can expand the samples, and variables.

Practical implications: This research implies that MSEs need literacy supports to get reliable information about market access, analyzing financial performance and budget, government policies which affect their financial condition, from universities and governments as policy-maker. 

Originality/value: There were limited studies which examining MSEs performance for surviving in crisis period. This research provides data about financial literacy, digital literacy and financing preferences to enhance MSEs performance.

Paper type: Research paper
Drainage System Capacity Analysis with Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) at Cemarajaya Housing, Karawang Regency West Java
Authors: Suprapti Suprapti , Hamzah Muhammad
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This study aims to determine the factors that cause inundation/flooding in Cemarajaya Housing, evaluate existing drainage channels and plan drainage channels for unbuilt blocks and analyze the capacity of the drainage system using the EPA SWMM 5.1 program.

Design/methodology/approach: Based on the simulation results using SWMM, the subcatchment response shows that an average of 22.11 mm per subcatchment is infiltrated and the rest becomes runoff of 310.23 mm.

Findings: The abrasion disaster that hit the north coast of Karawang, especially the village of Cemarajaya, had occurred from around 1990 to 2016 and the most severe occurred in three hamlets, so residents affected by the abrasion had to be relocated to a place far from the shoreline. The Department of Public Housing and Settlement Areas of Karawang Regency built a housing estate to relocate residents affected by the abrasion disaster.

Research limitations/implications: In this housing, 299 units of infiltration wells were built because the calculated channel dimensions were not possible to build due to the limited land area of the road.

Practical implications: The problem that occurs in the housing is that the area where the housing construction is located is in the yellow zone based on the Karawang City/Regency Sanitation Strategic (SSK) data in 2017, which is an area prone to inundation of 25% to 50%. 

Originality/value: This paper is originality

Paper type: Research paper
Personal Selling Implementation and AIDA Model; Attention, Interest, Desire, Action
Authors: Manafe Leonard Adrie , Pramita Kori
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This study aims to determine consumer responses to the application of personal selling strategies applied by CV. Malcone in Sidoarjo, knowing the causes of consumers to make purchasing decisions, and knowing what actions are taken to keep consumers loyal to CV. Malcone.

Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative methods and purposive sampling data collection techniques were used in this study and research data information was obtained from 8 (eight) informants who were consumers of CV. Malcone in Sidoarjo. Informants were selected according to certain criteria determined by the researcher.

Findings: Research resulting that indicators of attention, interest, desire and action will be equipped the personal selling strategy. The guidelines for product marketing using the AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire and Action) model which is in the personal selling process are applied by CV. Malcone

Research limitations/implications: The majority of informants who met the criteria chose this product to be used as their outdoor equipment rental business. another limitation is that there is no implementation of personal selling strategies for potential customers who are in areas outside the island of Java.

Practical implications: Several implications that can be applied in the strategy that has been implemented by CV. Malcone.

Originality/value: The paper is original research.

Paper type: Research paper
Sales Strategy by Determining Tenant Position at Sriwijaya State Polytechnic Through Association Rules Analysis
Authors: Isa Indra Griha Tofik
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to optimize the usefulness of sales transaction reports in Sriwijaya State Polytechnic (Polsri) foodcourt and extract sales transaction report data to become the knowledge that can be used in sales strategies that is recommendations for tenant positions in accordance with customer behavior by using association rules analysis.

Design/methodology/approach: The approach using Knowledge Discovery in Database through stages (1) Data Selection; (2) Data Classification; (3) Raw Itemset Table; (4) Data Mining Process using Association Rules Analysis; (5) Analysis Result Interpretation; (6) Marketing Strategy Recommendation.

Findings: The results of the study are recommendations for tenant positions in accordance with customer behavior tendencies

Research limitations/implications: Polsri foodcourt sales transaction report used in the period 01 May 2019 – 31 July 2019, with a total of 153,401 data records, data analysis using Association Rules Analysis with A Priori Algorithm, tools used are Microsoft Excel and WeKa 3.6.10

Practical implications: The recommended tenant position can be used as a sales strategy that makes it easier for customers to choose the product to be purchased and increase sales rate

Originality/value: The paper is original

Paper type: Research paper
Impact of Entrepreneurial Infrastructure on Profitability of Hotels in Minna, Nigeria.
Authors: Usman Baba Isah , Zubairu Umaru Mustapha , Anyebe Daniel , Abdulwaheed Dauda , Adeleke Isaiah , Ediuku Ekanem
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This study aims to examine the impact of Entrepreneurial Infrastructure (EI) on profitability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), focusing on hotels in Minna, Nigeria.

Methodology: Sequential Explanatory Mixed research method was adopted. Purposive Sampling Technique was used to obtain a sample size of 51 out of a population of 70 hotels in Minna for collection of quantitative data via questionnaires, while Simple Random Sampling Technique was used to select 10 interviewees for collection of qualitative data via interviews. Descriptive statistics was employed in analysing the quantitative data, while thematic analysis was used in analysing the qualitative data.

Findings: Quantitative findings revealed that the available EI in Minna had a negative impact on the profitability of hotels, while qualitative findings also revealed that interviewees generally felt a poor impact of EI on the profitability of their hotels.

Practical implications: These findings would be useful to potential and practicing entrepreneurs in the hotel industry, policy makers and the academic community. It is recommended that government at all levels should formulate policies that will address challenges of the deplorable condition of EI in Nigeria.

Paper type: Research paper
Influence Leadership Transformational, Discipline Work, and Work Stress on Performance Employee on PT. Titans Agency Prudential Life Assurance in Surabaya
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Andjarwati Tri
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This research is to find out and analyze whether Transformational Leadership has an effect on Work Stress, to find out and analyze whether Work Discipline has an effect on Work Stress, to know and analyze whether Transformational Leadership has an effect on Performance Employees, to.

Design/methodology/approach: The sample data in this study were 16 respondents. Analysis which is used is Path Analysis (Path Analysis).

Findings: The results of this study show that Leadership Transformational no there is influence significant to work stress at PT. Titans Agency Prudential Life Assurance, Work Discipline does not exist significant influence on Work Stress at PT Titans Agency Prudential Life Assurance, Leadership Transformational there is influence significant negative to Performance Employee on PT Titans Agency Prudential Life assurance, Discipline Work there is positive significant effect on Employee Performance at PT Titans Agency Prudential Life Assurance, Work Stress has a significant negative effect on Employee Performance at PT Titans Agency Prudential Life Assurance,.

Research limitations/implications: Find out and analyze whether Work Discipline has an effect on Employee Performance, to find out and analyze whether work stress has an effect Against Employee Performance.

Practical implications : This study leader PT Titans Agency Prudential Life Assurance recommended for adjusting work deadlines with stress work which given to employee. So that employee could complete which always Chase target.

Originality/value: This paper is original

Paper type: a Research Paper
The Influence of Leadership, Motivation and Work Environment on Employee Performance at PT. Citra Indah Abadi Jaya
Authors: Putra Rumpaidus Denis Pradana , Fauzi Akhmad
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Human resource management is part of organizational management that focuses on elements of human resources. In the organization, humans are one of the most important elements in an organization. Based on data in 2021, the performance of employees of PT. Citra Indah Abadi Jaya has decreased even though they have quite a lot of orders. They should have the ability to carry out their duties properly. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of leadership, motivation and work environment on the performance of employees of PT. Citra Indah Abadi Jaya.   

Design/methodology/approach: In this study, the population is all employees at PT. Citra Indah Abadi as many as 40 people and the sample of this study used a saturated sample.

Findings: The results showed that leadership has a positive influence on the performance of employees of PT. Citra Indah Abadi Jaya, apart from that, motivation and work environment variables also have a positive influence on the performance of PT. Citra Indah Eternal Jaya.

Originality/value: This paper is an original work.

Paper type: Research paper
Strategy for Utilizing Household Organic Waste as Compost Using Fishbone Diagram and SWOT Analysis During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Cahyono Manggi Dwi , Nurmawati Nurmawati , Hatta Mochammad
Published: December 2022

Purpose: To maximize the processing of organic waste into compost that is useful for the surrounding community and to find out the cause of the slow processing of waste in Bambe village.

Design/methodology/approach: The   method   used   in   this   research is Fishbone Methods and SWOT Analisys.

Findings: The main obstacles to poor organic waste management are the lack of knowledge of Bambe village residents in sorting organic and inorganic waste, unavailability of supporting equipment in managing organic waste into compost, lack of TPS-T places and facilities, inadequate waste processing officers, lack of support from the local government. so that the funding factor from the APBN and the provincial APBD is a problem that can hinder the process of processing organic waste.

Research limitations/implications: Can optimize the use of house hold waste in the form of organic waste into compost.

Practical implications: The use of house hold waste that can be converted into compost will reduce the amount of existing waste.

Originality/value: Socialization of the use of processing and addition of waste processing facilities to residents is very useful for solving existing problems and the local government must be willing to support it in terms of funding so that the waste processing process becomes better. 

Paper type: Research paper
The Effect of Promotional Strategies Through Social Media Marketing on Sales Volume of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Post-Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Alimudin Arasy , Falani Achmad Zakki , Mayestino Alexander Machicky , Sukoco Agus , Damayanti Elok
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effect of advertising promotion strategies and sales promotions through social media marketing on the sales volume of small and medium enterprises after the Covid 19 pandemic.

Design/methodology/approach: This study uses quantitative research methods and includes explanatory research because this study intends to explain the causal relationship between variables through hypothesis testing using partial least squares path modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis techniques. The population is MSMEs that use promotional strategies to increase sales volume where the population size is not known with certainty, so for determining the sample using the Chocran formula and based on these calculations, in this study the number of samples used was 100 respondents.

Findings: Based on the results of hypothesis testing using SEM-PLS, it is known that the effect of advertising on social media marketing has a significance of 0.04 which is smaller than 0.05. The test results of the influence of Advertising on Sales Volume show a significance scores of 0.19 which is greater than 0.05 and this is in accordance with the facts on the ground due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no advertising ability from MSMEs. The test results of the influence of sales promotion on social media marketing show a significance scores of 0.00 which is lower than 0.05. The test results of the influence of sales promotion on sales volume showed a significance scores of 0.00 lower than 0.05. The test results of the influence of social media marketing on sales volume show a significance scores of 0.00 which is lower than 0.05. The effect of X1 on Sales Volume (Z) through social media marketing (Y) is only 7.2%. This effect is small, positive and not significant, as well as the effect of Sales Promotion (X2) on Sales Volume (Z) through social media marketing (Y) of 13%, This effect is small, positive and insignificant. However, the total effect of X1 on Z is 0.202, which means that if X1 increases by one unit, Z can increase directly and indirectly through Y by 20.2%. This effect is Sales Volume (Z), which means that if X2 increases by one unit, Z can increase directly and indirectly through Y by 57.7%. To increase the sales volume of MSMEs after the COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary to increase the ability of MSMEs to advertise through social media marketing without paying by creating attractive and effective sales promotion strategies in the form of news through social media which can have an impact on increasing MSME sales volume.

Paper types: Research paper
Compressive Strength Characteristics of Lightweight Concrete with Modified EPS and Pumice Sand
Authors: Nur Munawwar M , Kusnadi Kusnadi , Rauf Ichsan
Published: December 2022

The environmentally friendly lightweight material is a concept for developing construction material technology. One way is to reduce density by using plastic waste such as Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) as the concrete aggregate. Although on the other hand, the mechanical value has decreased significantly. This research explains the development of lightweight concrete, EPS (BREA), which uses Modified EPS waste as coarse aggregate and pumice sand as fine material, obtained locally from Tidore Island. The mixture composition used in this study was 1 Cement: 2 Sand: 3 MEPS, where the compressive strength test was carried out to see its mechanical behaviour. The research shows that the composition above reduces the volume weight and compressive strength values by 56.12% and 78.46%, respectively, compared to normal concrete.
Banana Ice Cream as An Eco-friendly Social Enterprise Product for Helping Cancer Patients During Treatment
Authors: Hillary Janne
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Banana ice cream is a fun food to eat and has both functions. The use of banana as main component of ice cream is expected to be a sustainable food, which is supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The business of banana ice cream can be run for social purposes that make a profit, which will circle back for the needs of cancer patients.

Design/methodology/approach: Break even point analysis used to determine economic feasibility of the business plan. Break even point would be reached when the total unit of selling banana ice cream as much as 3.024 scoops with sales value was 15.120.000 Indonesian Rupiah. The minimum time for recovering the initial investment was 151 days or 5 months. Banana ice cream business is feasible to be run.

Findings: Cancer treatments often cause adverse effects at different levels. The adverse effect can greatly affect the patient's daily activities that may impair quality of life. New food products shall be developed to improve patient nutrition and reduce side effects from therapies.

Originality/value: This paper is original

Paper type: Research paper
Study of Failure Risk Factors for Residential Infrastructure Buildings
Authors: Suryadi Dedy , Simanjuntak Manlian R.A. , Anondho Basuki
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The risks and uncertainties of construction projects have the potential to cause damage to construction projects. Risk analysis and management are the main features of construction project management to effectively deal with uncertainties and unexpected events to achieve project success.

Design/methodology/approach: Some pertinent risk variables for each classification are six internal, four project risk factors, and four external. Researchers detected 14 external risk factor reasons, 36 internal risk factor causes, 16 project factor causes, and 36 external risk factor causes.

Findings: Researchers suggest project risk management through this study by implementing overall risk management. A properly executed project plan and identified risks as early as possible at a later stage turn into success. Managing risks does not mean avoiding them but identifying them correctly to determine all associated opportunities and hazards for project success.

Research limitations/implications: A good risk management approach anticipates the risk of building failure. It can happen in residential infrastructure projects. The first step in risk management is to study the risk factors for the loss of residential infrastructure buildings. Following an analysis, the project manager generates recommendations or plans for risk reduction in response to the primary risks in infrastructure projects.

Originality/value: This paper is original

Paper type: Research paper
Effects of the partial replacements of Oil Palm Boiler Clinker (OPBC) on the density and compressive strength of concrete
Authors: Othman Muhammad Lutfi , Binti Sarbini Noor Nabilah , Abdullah Redzuan , Bin Yassin Mohamad Salleh
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Oil Palm Boiler Clinker (OPBC) is a promising waste material that can be deployed toward sustainable development. Researchers have been looking into the potential of industrial waste and by-products to provide an alternative to natural stone aggregates in concrete production. This study aims to determine an OPBC concrete mix eligible for lightweight reinforced precast concrete products according to BS EN 13369:2013.

Design/methodology/approach: The concrete mix design is determined via the trial mix method, where percentages of OPBC are varied as partial replacements in the control mix. Raw OPBC is collected from a local palm oil mill in Johor, Malaysia and is processed to be implemented in the concrete mix. Three 100mm cube samples of nine OPBC mixes and one control mix are tested and weighed on day 1, day 7, and day 28 to determine their cube compressive strength and density to BS EN 12390-3:2009. The mix that fulfils the requirements is the mix with 90% coarse clinker and 90% fine clinker, cured by the method of air curing, which achieved a cube compressive strength of 38.66N/mm2 and density of 1920kg/m3.

Findings: In conclusion, the results show that OPBC concrete is a green alternative to standard concrete that does not differ significantly in terms of strength while offering a density reduction of as much as 16%.

Originality/value: This paper is original

Paper type: Research paper
Venture Capital Financing as A Driver for Entrepreneurship Development in Africa. A Literature Review and Future Research Agenda
Authors: Ahmed Idi Kato Idi , Evelyn Germinah Chiloane -Tsoka
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Several academics and practitioners have observed entrepreneurship development as a critical pillar for the prosperity of high-growth entrepreneurial ventures, new job opportunities, promotion of exports, and improvement of tax revenue across all countries. However, little is known about the role of VC in stimulating entrepreneurship development in Southern and East African regions.
Design/methodology/approach: Therefore, we reviewed 121 articles in international accredited journals from 2001 to 2022 to provide insights into this field of study.
Findings: Our results show that 90% of the reviewed articles were empirical, and 10% were theoretical. Furthermore, only 7% of the articles support the role of VC investment in entrepreneurship development. Colossal studies present beneficial results on this topic, but they are mainly from developed economies in Latin America and Europe, thus widening the literature gaps in Africa.
Research limitations/implications: Whereas the VC industry has received growing attention from emerging economies lately, it is still divided and restricted to technology entrepreneurship sector.
Practical implications: To the best of our understanding, this is the first multidisciplinary and integrative analysis that delivers a current thematic overview and insights into the explicit fields to create instincts for further empirical studies on the role of VC investment in entrepreneurship development in developing countries. Second, our literature analysis discloses significant literature gaps. Lastly, the authors improve the current literature by suggesting future research directions centred on an integration of exceeding Venture capital investors’ technological skills to foster entrepreneurship development.
Paper type: Research paper
Soybean Imports in Indonesia
Authors: Junianto Rizky , Wanto Hary Sastrya , Patiung Markus
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Based on its various uses, it produces a high level of consumption of soybeans, but this is not balanced with sufficient domestic production. The increasing population of Indonesia, this further increases the level of soybean consumption. The prospects for soybean development are very good considering that demand continues to increase as the population increases. The growth in soybean demand over the past 34 years is quite high, in line with population growth and the development of the soybean-based food industry. Demand growth is increasingly unbalanced by production growth, so since 1976 Indonesia has always been a net importer of soybeans. The objectives to be achieved in this scientific study are 1) To analyze how much influence soybean production has on soybean imports in Indonesia.

Design/methodology/approach: The object of research in this study is Indonesia. The subjects to be studied are soybean imports, to see whether soybean production, soybean consumption, producer soybean prices, the rupiah exchange rate against the United States dollar, soybean exports and soybean import demand in the previous year affected soybean imports using data from 1994 to 2020. The data used in this study is time series data.

Findings: The results showed that the Variables of Soybean Production, Soybean Production of Previous Years, Soybean Consumption, Soybean Price consumption of the Previous Year, Soybean Price of the Previous Year, Exchange Rate, soybean exports and soybean exports of the previous year simultaneously influenced the demand for soybean imports in Indonesia.

Originality/value: This paper is original

Paper type: Research article
Factors Affecting Consumer Interest in Shopping at Mangga 2 Traditional Market Surabaya
Authors: Kouwagam Adityawarman M , Nasir Yusril Asril , Alimudin Arasy
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the factors that influence consumer interest in shopping at the Mangga 2 Traditional Market Surabaya.

Design/methodology/approach: The research approach used in this study is a quantitative approach. In this study using a sample of 100 visitors who have done shopping at the Mangga 2 Traditional Market Surabaya. The technique used for sampling is by means of library research and field research such as observation and distributing questionnaires. The data analysis used is Multiple Linear Regression Analysis.

Findings: 1) Price has a significant effect partially on Consumer Purchase Decisions at Mangga 2 Traditional Market Surabaya; 2) Place has a significant partial effect on Consumer Purchase Decisions at Mangga 2 Traditional Market Surabaya; 3) Product quality does not have a partial significant effect on Consumer Purchase Decisions at Mangga 2 Traditional Market Surabaya; 4) Service does not partially significantly affect Consumer Purchase Decisions at Mangga 2 Traditional Market Surabaya; 5) Facilities have a significant partial effect on Consumer Purchase Decisions at Mangga 2 Traditional Market Surabaya; 6) The variables of price (X1), place (X2), product quality (X3), service (X4), and facilities (X5) have a significant simultaneous effect on consumer purchasing decisions. The variables of price (X1), place (X2), and facilities (X5) have an effect on consumer purchasing decisions, while the variable quality of products (X3) and service (X4) has no effect on consumer purchasing decisions.

Paper type: Research paper
Green Rural Infrastructure and Economic Recession, Research in China, USA and Europe, also Potential Future Research in Indonesia
Authors: Setiawan Muhammad Ikhsan , Sukoco Agus , Abdullah Dahlan , Erliana Cut Ita , Halim Paisal , Badruddin Syamsiah , Budiyanto Hery
Published: December 2022

The impact of rural land utilization, which further affects the spatial structure and efficiency of rural ecosystems. With recession, the spatial distribution of dwelling values was more heterogeneous and decoupled from the socioeconomic profile of local contexts, with the highest growth rate recorded in accessible rural districts and coastal areas - including islands. Documents by years by country or territory, compare the document counts for up to 15 countries/territories, USA, UK, China, Italy and India are very dominant in the World. In ASIA Indonesia 3rd rank and in ASEAN 1th rank for Green Rural Infrastructure documents result since 2000 to 2021 SCOPUS.COM research publication. This is excellent for Green Rural Infrastructure development in Indonesia. But for Rural Economic Recession documents result since 2000 to 2021, there are no Indonesia documents research publication. So for this, challenge for Indonesia. The best 3 journals are well established, with good editor and good article. None by source, from Indonesia, documents per year by source. Indonesia only 1(one) by funding sponsor, Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian. Indonesia better support more funding sponsor for Green Rural Infrastructure and Rural Economic Recession. Indonesia, totally 270,277 document SCOPUS.COM since 1849, dominant documents by subject area, Engineering, followed by Environmental Science and Physics and Astronomy. So this is connected between Indonesia research publication by subject area trend and world trend in Green Rural Infrastructure and Rural Economic Recession. Indonesia only 1(one) affiliation with Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, in SCOPUS.COM from 1986 to 2023 have 2,082 documents, dominant subject area with Environmental Science, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, and Medicine. So there are connection between Green Rural Infrastructure, Rural Economic Recession, and research trend in Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia.
Challenges of Female Entrepreneurship Pre-, During- and Post-Covid-19 Prospects in South Africa
Authors: Iwu Chux Gervase , Sibanda Lucky , Makwara Tendai
Published: December 2022

Purpose: Female entrepreneurship discourse continues to receive heightened attention owing to various factors including the value of their contribution to national socioeconomic development. While the patriarchal nature of African societies remains one of the major issues impacting female entrepreneurs, the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated the situation, therefore necessitating research that addresses interventions. This study examined the challenges of female entrepreneurship before, during, and the post-Covid-19 prospects in South Africa. By examining these challenges, the study aimed to shed light on factors militating against the success of female entrepreneurship, including the Covid-19 era and proposed solutions to overcome some of the challenges.

Design/methodology/approach: A descriptive literature review methodology was used to conduct this study.

Findings: The findings indicate that numerous cultural, economic, and institutional factors militate against productive female entrepreneurship. In addition, the results show that while Covid-19 affected all types of firms, and female-led enterprises suffered the most. Female-owned enterprises suffered the most in terms of lost revenues, business closures, and women retreating to traditionally assigned roles as family caregivers.

Research limitations/implications: Given that the pandemic resulted in some cases of business closures and scaling down operations, there is a need for targeted support efforts to resuscitate female entrepreneurs in the post-Covid-19 era. Thus, extensive government and institutional financial and non-financial support are needed for female entrepreneurs.

Practical implications: The study contributes to the overall discourse on supporting women’s participation in economic activities through entrepreneurship.

Originality/value: This paper is original

Paper type: a Research Paper
The effect of Promotion, Driver Service Quality, Price Discounts and Postage Discounts on Purchasing Decisions of SME’s Gempolklutuk Village
Authors: Alimudin Arasy , Sukoco Agus , Wulandari Ani , Damayanti Elok , Yunqanzun Siti
Published: December 2022

Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of promotions, service quality drivers, price discounts and shipping costs discounts on purchasing decisions using the service SME’s Gempolklutuk Village to students in Surabaya.

Design/methodology/approach: This study used quantitative research, testing the hypothesis. The number of samples in this study were 100 respondents, namely consumers who had purchased  using the services of UKM Gempolklutuk Village. The data source used is primary data obtained from questionnaires. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis.

Findings: The results of the study stated that Promotion, Driver  Service Quality, Price  Discounts and Shipping Cost Discounts had a significant influence simultaneously on Purchase Decisions. Promotional variables, Driver  Service Quality, Price  Discounts and Shipping Cost  Discounts have a partially significant effect on Purchase Decisions. The results of the coefficient of determination test concluded that the value of Adjusted R Square Promotion, Driver  Service Quality, Price  Discounts and Shipping Cost  Discounts amounted to 57.3% of the Purchase Decision variable and the remaining 42.7% was  influenced by other variables not examined in this  study.

Research limitations/implications: The limitations of this research problem are the influence of promotions, driver service quality, price discounts and shipping fee discounts on  purchasing decisions by using online  delivery services from the MSME platform in Gempolklutuk Village.

Paper type: Research paper
Development of Android-Based Speech Recognition Application Using Learning Vector Quantization Method in Optimizing Deaf Communication
Authors: Badrujaman Adang
Published: December 2022

Tunarungu merupakan keadaan seseorang yang memiliki kelainan pada fungsi pendengarannya. Kondisi ini bisa berlangsung hanya sementara maupun permanen.  Ada dua jenis gangguan pendengaran yang membuat seseorang menjadi penyandang tunarungu, pertama tunarungu yang bersifat bawaan (sudah ada sejak lahir), kedua tunarungu yang terjadi setelah dilahirkan. Tunarungu yang bersifat bawaan kemungkinan besar disebabkan oleh suatu mutasi genetik, keturunan dari orang tua, maupun terpapar penyakit ketika masih di dalam kandungan. Sedangkan tunarungu yang sifatnya terjadi setelah lahir biasanya disebabkan oleh penerimaan gelombang suara yang keras dalam jangka panjang, usia, cedera, dan disebabkan oleh penyakit tertentu, seperti infeksi pada pendengaran. Komunikasi merupakan suatu kegiatan penyampaian pesan yang bertujuan terjalinnya hubungan antara komunikan dengan pemberi pesan. Permasalan yang muncul ketika bagaimana berkomunikasi dengan penyandang tunarungu, dimana komunikasi dilakukan dengan menggunakan bahasa isyarat.  Sedangkan dalam penggunaan bahasa isyarat tidak semua orang bisa dan paham dalam pengunaannya.  Maka peneliti mengembangkan aplikasi speech recognition dengan fitur speech to text untuk mengubah suara ke teks berbasis android dalam mempermudah berkomunikasi dengan para penyandang tunarungu, sehingga setiap orang dapat berkomunikasi walaupun tanpa memahami bahasa isyarat tertentu.  Metode Learning Vector Quantization merupakan suatu metode untuk melakukan pembelajaran pada lapisan kompetitif yang terawasi, dimana metode LVQ digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi keakuratan dan ke murnian suara yang di tangkap. Pengambangan sistem tersebut menggunakan metode Rapid Application Development (RAD).
Learning Social Sciences as a Means for Forming Student Character in Facing the Industry 4.0 Revolution
Authors: Mulyadi Gallih Arya , Firman Firman , Rusdinal Rusdinal
Published: December 2022

The changing times and technological developments are so fast that they change from all walks of life. These changes and terms are the industrial revolution 4.0 that we are often hearing about. This era of access to information and everything is very easy to obtain. For that we need personalities and characters who are able to be adaptive and able to survive the changing times. This industrial revolution also changes the economic, social and political patterns in our environment. No exception is also changing our education patterns. There is an e-learning pattern that forces our students to participate immediately and be adaptive to it. But there is an irony in addition to the development of this era is that not all students are able and can immediately adapt to this internet pattern. Most even abuse the freedom of access and then access the internet at this time. In fact, it becomes a weakness for us in the future, they are complacent and even cool in cyberspace and unable to socialize well in the real world. For this reason, student character education is needed, namely by learning social science. No less important is the synergy between parents, schools, teachers and the community to make the nation's successor students able to face and compete in the industrial era 4.0