Business Training Research Articles

Empowering Local Tourism through Competitive Swimming Events for Sustainable Development at Swembath Natural Springs

This article presents the results of a community empowerment project aimed at revitalizing local tourism at Swembath Natural Springs in Naga Soppa, Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra. Faced with declining visitor numbers and the need to boost local economic activity, this project integrated competitive swimming events as a new attraction while fostering sustainable development. The construction of an international-standard swimming pool served as the foundation for this initiative, offering a venue for sports tourism that attracts both athletes and recreational visitors. The project also included comprehensive training for local businesses, focusing on tourism management, digital marketing, and service improvement, thereby empowering the community to capitalize on the influx of tourists. The results show a significant increase in visitor numbers during swimming competitions, positively impacting local businesses such as food vendors, craft sellers, and accommodation providers. Moreover, the project fostered environmental conservation efforts, ensuring that the natural beauty of Swembath is preserved for future generations. This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in terms of economic empowerment and environmental sustainability. The community now possesses the tools and infrastructure needed to maintain Swembath as a competitive tourist destination, with a sustainable model that benefits both the environment and the local economy. The project's success highlights the potential of integrating sports tourism and community-based empowerment to foster long-term economic growth and environmental stewardship.

The Business of Healing: Medical Students’ Opinions on the Need for Formal Business Training in the Medical School Curriculum

Mounting evidence suggests physicians struggle with the increasing corporatization of healthcare. Currently, most medical programs offer only an MBA program for students interested in business of medicine principles, resulting in more debt or independent information search. A brief survey of a sampling of U.S. first-through fourth-year medical students (MD/DO) revealed that 90% indicated having either “no,” “minimal,” or “basic” perceived knowledge in the field of the business of medicine; 21.5% of students indicated they were “somewhat likely” or “very likely” to pursue an MBA. Furthermore, 58.2% of respondents indicated they were “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to take a business and medicine course during medical school if offered. Despite the limitations of the study, the results indicate that medical students would be interested in a dedicated business and medicine course and believe it necessary to learn the basic principles of business.

Economic Improvement and MSME Empowerment Through Digitalization of Marketing and The Concept of Syar'i Capital in Sontang Village

Economic Improvement and MSME Empowerment through Marketing Digitalization and Syar'i Capital Concept in Sontang Village. Sontang village, known as the center of fishing activities and salai fish production, faces conventional marketing challenges and fuel constraints that are not in line with syar'i principles. This Community Service activity aims to improve the economy and empower MSMEs through marketing digitalization strategies and the application of the concept of syar'i capital. Participatory methods are used to actively involve communities in decision-making processes and identify common solutions. Through lectures, discussions, and business training, it is hoped that the people of Sontang Village can stimulate their creativity in developing the economy. Digital marketing strategies, including the use of mass media and business training, will increase product visibility and public knowledge about digitalization. The importance of the concept of syar'i capital is conveyed through counseling, with a focus on avoiding the MAGHRIB principle. The ultimate goal of this activity is the realization of market expansion and an increase in MSME income, along with a just economy in accordance with Islamic principles. With the hope that this approach will have a positive impact, this abstract summarizes efforts to improve the welfare of the people of Sontang Village through economic innovation based on Islamic values.

Climate-sensitive training for sustainable business in Dickson County with global applications

Purpose This paper aims to examine the implementation and impact of climate-sensitive training programs tailored to the specific climate risks and business needs of Dickson County, Tennessee. It aims to emphasize the importance of integrating climate adaptation strategies into business training and to propose a replicable model that can be adapted to regions facing similar challenges, contributing to global sustainability efforts. Design/methodology/approach The research uses Dickson County’s climate profile as a case study, analyzing its impact on local businesses in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and tourism. This paper integrates theoretical frameworks, including organizational learning and adaptive capacity, to provide practical strategies for climate-sensitive training. It further incorporates insights from local institutions, industry partnerships and public data, using a qualitative approach to analyze key themes related to training effectiveness and sustainability. Findings The findings demonstrate that climate-sensitive training significantly enhances the resilience and sustainability of businesses by preparing them to address local climate challenges. Critical factors for successful implementation include stakeholder engagement, industry-specific customization and the continuous evaluation of training outcomes. The model presented shows promise for broader applicability in other regions, especially when localized climate data and collaborative efforts are integrated. Originality/value This paper provides a novel, region-specific approach to climate-sensitive training, distinguishing itself by combining theoretical insights with practical strategies for businesses. By focusing on localized adaptation and stakeholder collaboration, the model addresses an existing gap in the literature on climate adaptation training for smaller, climate-vulnerable regions. This work offers a replicable and scalable framework that contributes to the global discourse on sustainable development and climate resilience in business practices.

Koperasi dan Akselerasi UMKM di Kota Balikpapan

Cooperatives and the acceleration of SMEs in Balikpapan City play a significant role in advancing the local economy. Through the cooperative model, SMEs gain access to business capital, training, joint marketing, and collective purchasing, enabling them to compete effectively in a competitive market. Collaboration among cooperatives is key to success, while the utilization of digital technology accelerates SME growth. Support from the local government and the private sector is crucial in stimulating growth and innovation in this sector. Despite facing various challenges, cooperatives and SMEs in Balikpapan have great potential to continue to grow and become drivers of an inclusive and sustainable economy at the local and regional levels

Digitalisation Empowerment of Business to Digital Innovation in the Achievement of SDGs: A Survey on Creative Msme Actors in Indonesia

Objective: This study aims to test and analyse the relationship patterns of digital business-based training, empowerment of MSME actors, digital self-efficacy and digital innovation in creative MSMEs for the achievement of SDGs in MSMEs in West Java and Banten Provinces, Indonesia. Theoretical Framework: Digital literacy is needed so that a person has the ability to access information related to digital-based media. MSMEs are required to have renewable digital-based business methods in order to provide optimal and satisfying services. When MSMEs have high digital literacy through digital-based training, they could increase high self-efficacy. Empowering MSMEs based on digital business is very necessary in the digital era. Human resources in the organisation is expected to have digital competencies (skills, knowledge, attitude). Also, employees are expected to increase digital self-efficacy in order to increase digital innovation and MSME performance in the long term. Method: This study uses quantitative method by distributing questionnaires to 250 natural colour batik MSMEs in West Java and Banten Provinces. 207 questionnaires are filled in completely and then processed with Partial Least Square statistical techniques. Results and Discussion: This study finds that digital-based business training has a significant positive impact on the empowerment of MSME actors, and digital self-efficacy of MSME actors. In addition, empowerment of MSME players has significant positive impact on digital innovation and digital self-efficacy. On the other hand, digital self-efficacy of MSME actors has significant positive impact on digital innovation and is able to mediate the effect of business digital-based training on digital innovation. However, empowerment of MSME actors cannot mediate the effect of business digital-based training on digital innovation. Research Implications: This study provide guidance for the government and MSME empowerment organisations to design more targeted digital-based training. In addition, this study highlights the importance of supporting technological infrastructure and providing wider access to digital technology, especially for creative MSMEs in Indonesia. This study also enriches the literature on the role of digital training on digital empowerment and digital self-efficacy. Likewise, it provides implications for the role of digital empowerment and digital self-efficacy in encouraging digital innovation. Originality/Value: This study offers a business digitalisation empowerment model for creative MSMEs in order to increase digital innovation for creative MSMEs in achieving SDGs in Indonesia. The research model considers digital-based business training, empowerment of MSME players, and digital self-efficacy.

Leveraging the Kirkpatrick four‐level model to evaluate evaluation capacity building work

AbstractIn this article, we reflect on a decade of using the Kirkpatrick four‐level model to evaluate a multifaceted evaluation capacity building (ECB) initiative. Traditionally used to assess business training efforts, the Kirkpatrick model encourages evidence to be gathered at four levels: reaction, learning, behavior, and results. We adapted these levels to fit the context and information needs of the EvaluATE project, an ECB initiative funded by the National Science Foundation. As members of the external evaluation and project teams, throughout the article we describe how each level was modified and translated into evaluation questions. Our adapted Kirkpatrick levels are implementation and reach, satisfaction, learning, application, and impact. Using these adapted Kirkpatrick levels to ground our evaluation challenged us to integrate multiple data sources to tell a comprehensive story that served the information needs of the project team and the funder. Overall, we found the Kirkpatrick model to be practical, accessible, and flexible, allowing us to capture the multidimensional aspects of the ECB initiative. However, there are opportunities to enhance the utility of the Kirkpatrick framework by integrating other evaluation approaches, such as culturally responsive and equitable evaluation and principles‐focused evaluation.

Assessing the role of augmented reality in enhancing employee operational engagement and knowledge retention in UAE business training

Purpose This study aims to investigate the impact of augmented reality (AR) training modules on knowledge retention in corporate settings, focusing on the context of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Drawing on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and existing literature, the study examines the relationships between AR training modules, employees’ engagement, interactive learning environments and knowledge retention. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a quantitative technique by using a structured survey to collect data from participants in service sectors in the UAE. The survey gathers information on their attitudes, views and behaviors toward using AR in business training. This study used a stratified random selection to guarantee representation across several service sectors in the UAE, including hospitality, tourism, retail and finance. A SEM analysis tool was used to test the relationship that exists between the construct under investigation, that is, employees’ engagements (EE), AR training modules (ARTM), interactive learning environment (ILE), Fintech training content (FTC), the moderating role of technological aptitude (TA) on knowledge retention (KR). Findings Findings reveal a significant positive correlation between AR training modules and knowledge retention, emphasizing the potential of immersive technologies in enhancing learning outcomes. Moreover, the study underscores the importance of engaged employees, customized training materials and technological proficiency in shaping knowledge retention. Limitations and avenues for further research are also discussed. Originality/value Overall, this study contributes to understanding the factors influencing knowledge retention in corporate training contexts and provides practical insights for organizations seeking to optimize their training programs.

PELATIHAN DESAIN LOGO DAN KEMASAN UMKM KERIPIK PISANG DESA TRUNAMANGGALA MELALUI PENJUALAN DIGITAL MARKETING

The development of micro, small and medium enterprises aims to generate income for the lower middle class and is the most important driver in the national economy. In an effort to improve the welfare of micro, small and medium enterprises, the government currently offers various programs to business actors, including business capital, training, and business assistance with stakeholders. The banana chip business, which is one form of small micro business in Trunamanggala Village, Cimalaka District, Sumedang Regency, has problems in the form of the absence of a logo as a product identity, the absence of attractive packaging and the lack of utilization of digital marketing technology in its sales so that an assistance is needed to overcome this. Therefore, this community service method uses a training and socialization approach which aims to provide training in making product logos as well as providing training in marketing products online. The positive impact of this training is to increase market attractiveness and interest to help product images with creative logos, MSME players have products in digital marketing so that they can increase promotion of banana chip MSME players and increase the economy and profits for banana chip MSME players in Trunamanggala Village.

PELATIHAN PERAWATAN KENDARAAN SEPEDA MOTOR BAGI MASYARAKAT DESA SIRNAJAYA

A motorcycle is an engine-driven two-wheeled vehicle composed of different parts that are subjected to different loads during operation, such as heat load, chemical load, impact, bump, twist, push-pull-bend force, friction, pressure. The precision of vehicle components will vary from their original and standard conditions over time such as becoming looser, weaker, or finer. To ensure it is always in top condition, cars require regular maintenance which can be done by a garage or by yourself. In improving the ability to maintain motorcycles and make an income through their own business, especially in the field of motorcycle maintenance services. Through this community service project, counseling on business management and training on motorcycle maintenance skills, including the correct adjustment and use of repair equipment, are provided. The service method applies socialization of motorcycle maintenance theory and direct assistance on how to perform motor vehicle maintenance for Sirnajaya Village youth. The results of this service activity are the increased knowledge, understanding, and abilities of the participants in the field of motorcycle maintenance and repair, besides that this service program supports the success of the community in establishing their own business.

Impact of the SENA Rural Entrepreneurship Training Program on the Development of Productive Units during the Covid 19 Pandemic in Colombia

Rural productive units represent an alternative for improving the quality of life in rural communities, but they require relevant training for their implementation and sustainability. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the business training processes offered by the National Learning Service (SENA) underwent significant transformations, which in many cases were not effective in consolidating these productive units. The objective of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of SENA training programs during the social confinement in Colombia and their impact on the development of rural productive units in municipalities of Cundinamarca. A qualitative approach with descriptive scope and an action research design was used, employing interviews and focus groups with 22 participants of the SENA Emprende Rural program. The findings indicate that the insufficient accompaniment by tutors and the lack of adequate training hindered the consolidation of the productive units, which led to the closure of seven of them by the beneficiaries. Therefore, it is concluded that it is necessary to offer training programs adjusted to the needs of the rural context, in addition to providing continuous support and financing to ensure the sustainability of the productive units.

Pedagogical Business Training Activities for Majors in Primary Education Students from a Management Perspective: A Quantitative Survey

The mission and purpose of this study is to analyze and evaluate the survey results on 06 measures to manage pedagogical training for primary education students at universities in the Mekong Delta. This study conducted a survey method with 315 people including 53 managers, teachers, 205 students and 57 former students of majors in primary education through survey questions focusing on assessing the necessity and feasibility of management measures such as organizing awareness raising for managers, teachers and students; enhancing innovation in planning; enhancing direction and supervision of training activities; innovating inspection and evaluation of training activities; Strengthening the conditions of facilities, equipment, staff and financial resources for training activities; innovating models, organizing feedback, adjusting and improving the training process. The results of quantitative research combined with qualitative assessments have identified the necessity and feasibility of the proposed measures, based on which universities in the Mekong Delta can apply them to innovate management activities and improve the quality of pedagogical training for majors in primary education students at universities in the Mekong Delta.

Peran Zakat dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Ekonomi Masyarakat

Zakat is one of the main pillars of Islam, required of Muslims who possess wealth exceeding the nisab threshold. Beyond its religious obligation, zakat also serves as a strategic tool for poverty alleviation and socioeconomic enhancement. The primary objective of zakat is to purify the wealth and soul of the muzakki (zakat giver) and to assist the mustahik (zakat recipients) in meeting their basic needs. In Indonesia, with its large Muslim population, the potential for zakat is significant, yet its impact on poverty reduction remains limited. Optimal zakat management is essential to ensure targeted distribution. Zakat includes eight categories of recipients: fakir, miskin, amil, muallaf, riqab, gharim, fii sabilillah, and ibn sabil. Through a productive approach, zakat can provide business capital and training to mustahik, enhancing their economic self-sufficiency and reducing social inequality. This study employs a library research method and a qualitative approach to explore the role of zakat in improving community welfare. The findings indicate that effective zakat management, especially in the form of productive zakat, can strengthen social solidarity and promote economic empowerment. Zakat functions not only as wealth redistribution but also as a holistic empowerment tool, contributing to achieving more equitable and comprehensive societal welfare.

Analysis of Short Term Funding with Mudharabah Agreements in Bank Syariah Indonesia (Study on Indonesian Sharia Bank KC Jambi Gatot Subroto)

This research discusses the Analysis of Short-Term Funding with Mudharabah Agreements at Indonesian Sharia Banks (Study at the Jambi Gatot Subroto Branch Office Sharia Bank). The aim of this research is to describe the causes of the decline in the level of mudharabah financing in 2020 and the reasons why short-term funding in mudharbah contracts is less banking friendly due to the complexity and many requirements for MSMEs. This research is field research using descriptive qualitative methods. Data collection involves observation, interviews and documentation. Test the validity of this research using triangulation techniques. The subjects in this research were Bank Syariah Indonesia Jambi Gatot Subroto Branch Office. The results of this research show that there are two factors causing the decline in mudharabah financing in 2020, namely internal and external factors, internal factors include ineffective risk management, inefficient operational management, and declining service quality. External factors include the COVID-19 pandemic and the unreliability of customers in mudhrabah financing. The factors that cause short-term funding at Bank Syariah Indonesia Jambi Gatot Subroto Branch Office to be less banking friendly towards MSMEs are internal factors including fairly strict risk policies, complicated requirements, and a lack of understanding about MSMEs. External factors include a lack of support infrastructure such as providing business training with short-term funding.

Kajian Hukum terhadap Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Alam Berbasis Limbah Pasar untuk Pembuatan Pupuk Kompos

This journal looks at the legal concerns of managing natural resources by producing compost using a market-based method based on garbage. This study's primary goal is to evaluate the efficacy and compliance of the legal requirements controlling the use of market trash as a raw material for compost fertilizer. The study's findings indicate that there are several pertinent laws that offer a legal framework for market waste management, including the Environmental Law and government waste management rules. However, there are obstacles to the law's implementation and enforcement, such as a lack of knowledge among business actors and oversight flaws. To ensure sustainability and efficiency in managing market waste as a resource for making compost, this study also found that, despite the existence of existing regulations, regulatory updates and harmonization are still required. To maximize the environmental and economic benefits of market waste management, this research recommends improvements in regulations and law enforcement, as well as increased education and training for business actors.The results of the study indicate that the utilization of market waste for making compost has great potential in supporting organic farming and reducing the volume of waste that ends up in landfills. However, the implementation of this program requires a deep understanding of applicable regulations, as well as support from the government and the community. This article concludes that comprehensive legal-based waste management can improve the efficiency and sustainability of natural resource management, as well as have a positive impact on community welfare.

Enhancing Women’s Entrepreneurship in Rural Ecuador: A Study Protocol Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals

Women entrepreneurs in rural Ecuador face significant obstacles, including limited access to education, financial services, and business networks. Despite their vital role in the economy, gender inequalities hinder their success. This study protocol aims to evaluate the impact of a tailored business training program designed to empower rural women entrepreneurs and promote sustainable economic development. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Quality Education (Goal 4), Gender Equality (Goal 5), and Decent Work and Economic Growth (Goal 8), the program will assess improvements in women’s agency, confidence, and business performance. Key results include a 54% increase in perceived self-efficacy and a 200% increase in locus of control observed in the pre-pilot phase, indicating enhanced decision-making capacities and program effectiveness. Expected improvements in business performance will be measured by sales figures and financial growth, with anticipated positive impacts on SDG 8. The program will also track participation rates, with high enrollment and completion rates contributing to SDG 4. Additionally, financial stability and the number of engaged suppliers will be monitored, supporting SDG 8. By incorporating additional structural interventions, the study will offer insights into enhancing the empowerment of rural women entrepreneurs, creating a holistic impact that fosters both individual and community development.

Revitalize Hearing Skills with Advanced Speech Processing Technology

Revitalizing listening skills with advanced sound processing technology is an interesting concept, especially in today's digital era where technology is advancing rapidly. Listening skill is the ability to understand, analyze, and respond well to information conveyed through sound, and this is a key skill in various contexts, such as interpersonal communication, business, education, and others. Here are some ways revitalizing hearing skills with advanced sound processing technologies can be accomplished, Introduction to Sound Processing Technologies, It is important to understand what advanced sound processing technologies are. This includes using speech processing algorithms, speech recognition techniques, and even artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize speech understanding and interpretation. Hearing Skills Training Speech processing technology can be used in hearing skills training. For example, an application that can record, analyze and provide feedback on a person's hearing ability. Such applications can be used in the context of business education or training. Automatic Transcription and Translation, Voice processing technology can be used to convert conversations in foreign languages ??into text or translate voice content in real time. This can help someone understand a foreign language or content displayed in a language they are not familiar with. Improved Business Communications, In business, voice processing technology can be used to record, analyze and provide feedback on presentations, meetings or telephone conversations. This can help improve business communication skills. Providing Better Customer Service Many companies use voice processing technology to improve their customer service. Advanced voice interactive systems (IVR) can be used to route customer calls more efficiently and provide necessary information. Sentiment Understanding Advanced voice processing technology can be used to analyze sentiment in conversations or customer reviews. This can help companies understand the views and feelings of their customers. Educational Applications Speech processing technology can also be used in education to create more interactive teaching materials.

Routing and scheduling of trains and engines in a railway marshalling station yard

In a busy railway marshalling station, train and engine traffic management in the receiving/departure yard plays a crucial role in efficient and stable operations. Traditionally, a track assignment problem (TAP) is solved to assign tracks to trains for berthing at a receiving/departure yard. However, the TAP does not encompass shunting operations in the yard (e.g., engine replacement and train disassembly), which can result in additional scheduling challenges for dispatchers and route conflicts between operations. This paper investigates a train and engine routing and scheduling problem (TERSP) in a receiving/departure yard of railway marshalling stations, which involves simultaneously assigning routes and scheduling route-setting start times for both train and shunting operations to be conducted in the yard. By introducing the concepts of task, activity, and pattern, we transform the original problem into assigning pre-generated patterns incorporating both route and route-setting start time alternatives to activities. The transformed problem is formulated into a compact binary integer linear programming model with a linear number of constraints and the objective of minimizing the total time deviation of all involved tasks. An improved technique that relies on listing all maximal (bi)cliques in a constructed graph is designed to effectively model the time coherence and track section occupation constraints. A heuristic that gradually expands the patterns for the identified key activities by adding more start time alternatives is applied to remedy an infeasible model caused by potential route conflicts. In addition, a rolling horizon algorithm that decomposes the original problem into consecutive smaller stages using either a time-rolling or a train-rolling rule is developed to efficiently solve instances. Finally, numerical experiments based on the physical layouts and real timetables of a receiving yard and a departure yard of a large marshalling station in China are conducted to assess the performance and applicability of our proposed approaches. The results demonstrate that our approaches typically find (near-)optimal solutions within several minutes for the investigated instances by simultaneously addressing different classes of yard operations and resources.

Factors Influencing the Income of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Minahasa Regency

This study investigates the factors influencing the income of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Minahasa Regency. Specifically, it examines whether business capital, business location, training, and product promotion impact the income of these enterprises. The research encompasses 25 districts in Minahasa Regency and employs primary and secondary data, analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The independent variables include Capital (X1), Business Location (X2), Training (X3), and Promotion (X4), while the dependent variable is the income of MSMEs (Y). The objective is to determine the combined effect of business capital, location, training, and promotion on the income of MSEs in Minahasa Regency. The research findings indicate that capital, business location, training, and promotion significantly impact the income of MSME actors in Minahasa Regency. An adjusted R-square value of 0.648 suggests that these variables account for 64.80% of the income variation, while the remaining 35.20% is affected by other factors not considered in this model. Consequently, improving these factors can effectively increase the income of MSME actors in Minahasa Regency

Youth Organization Empowerment through Creative Entrepreneurship Business in the Village

One of the youth groups that has a strategic role in village development is Youth Organization. This service aims to analyze youth empowerment through creative entrepreneurship in the village (district). This service method uses the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) or participatory approach, including training, mentoring, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Implementation starts from coordination, activity socialization, activity implementation phase, program sustainability, and report preparation, to monitoring and evaluation. The results of this service are Creative Business Training, which has been carried out in a blinded manner, producing outputs in the form of the growth of a creative entrepreneurial spirit, new products typical of the people of the Dekai District of Papua, handbooks, training modules, progress reports, final reports, of course, this is expected to have a principle of usefulness.