Department Of Industry Research Articles

Reformasi Birokrasi dalam Peningkatan Pelayanan Publik pada Dinas Perindustrian, Perdagangan, Koperasi dan Usaha Kecil Menengah Kabupaten Paser Kalimantan Timur

This study discusses bureaucratic reform in improving public services at the Department of Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, and Small and Medium Enterprises (DISPERINDAGKOP UKM) of Paser Regency, East Kalimantan. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, aiming to understand the role of bureaucratic reform in creating more effective, efficient, and transparent public services. A sample of 15 people was taken for this study. The research findings indicate that bureaucratic reform at DISPERINDAGKOP UKM contributes to improving service quality, strengthening human resource capacity, utilizing technology, and increasing community participation. However, there are several obstacles, such as limited human resources, regulations, and adequate infrastructure. Strategic steps, such as developing a reform roadmap, strengthening institutional structures, and implementing a meritocracy system, have been undertaken to address these challenges. This study emphasizes the importance of bureaucratic reform in supporting SME growth, enhancing competitiveness, and improving public trust in local governments.

The South African Competition Commission COVID-19 easing of competition rules for private healthcare to facilitate public-private interaction - a media content analysis

BackgroundFuture emergencies from climate degradation or diseases are likely, prompting ongoing investment in emergency readiness and learning from country responses. South Africa’s healthcare system, divided into public and private sectors, required a coordinated, intersectoral response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A coordinated action that the South African government took was adapting competition regulations. The South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition on 19 March 2020, published a block exemption (easing of competition rules) for healthcare to promote standardization of practices across the health sector and facilitate agreements between the National Department of Health and the private sector to ensure adequate service delivery to all South Africans.MethodsWe assessed how much coverage the block exemption for healthcare received in the media and if the scope included details of what the exemption meant, how stakeholders and the public could use it, and the resulting public sentiment. We conducted a media content analysis to select, screen and assess the media material. Online and social-media articles in the public domain from 19 March 2020 to 19 March 2021, in English were considered.ResultsWe analysed 22 online media articles that matched our inclusion criteria. Twenty of these reflected a positive sentiment, and two were negative. Media reported on the COVID-19 block exemption in healthcare only in the first three months of our study period. The articles primarily communicated what the block exemption meant, focusing on allowing collaboration, the purpose of the exemption, the activities granted under the exemption and the actors to whom it applied. It’s estimated that these media articles could have been read by up to 432,003 people out of a total population of just under 43 million people over the age of 15 years.ConclusionIn times of crisis, the media has a significant responsibility to provide accurate information to the public. However, the accuracy and reliability of such information depends on the quality of official sources on which the media relies. Our research shows that very few media reports were available about the block exemption for healthcare. While the government implemented the exemption, it did not communicate its purpose directly to the public. Our research highlights the need for better communication between policymakers and the media.

Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare and Diagnostics

Abstract: AI models are being applied to several components of healthcare including diagnostics, drug development, personalized healthcare plans and so on. The large datasets which rapidly rise in complexity and volume form part of big data, provide the potential for ML models to make significant progress in diagnostics, medical image interpretation and treatment recommendations. The introduction of AI across the various departments of the healthcare industry has already raised efficiency and dropped prices. Covid 19’s exponential growth rate completely overwhelmed the healthcare sector's capabilities. AI and robotics became paramount in boosting efforts to detect, identify the risk of and monitor the virus, and develop and deliver the vaccine throughout the planet. The systems that did well generally had large datasets, one modality and did well in testing with foreign data. Currently, low efficiency and high costs make research difficult. With big data being produced at astronomical rates, we should theoretically be making constant discoveries and advancements. However, only part of this data is currently being processed and studied. Attempts are being made to resolve this gap by leveraging AI tools

Impact of Marketing Communication Effectiveness and Customer Information Management on Organizational Success with Mediating Role of Competitive Advantage

This study examined the impact of marketing communication effectiveness and customer information management on the organizational success of steel industry in China. The study also investigated the mediating role of competitive advantage between marketing communication effectiveness, customer information management and organizational success of steel industry in China. A sample of 357 employees from marketing department of steel industry in China participated in this study, who also acted as respondents to the survey questionnaires designed to gather the primary data. Smart-PLS was used to check the data reliability and the relationship between variables. The results reveal that marketing communication effectiveness and customer information management have a positive association with organizational success of steel industry in China. The results also exposed that the competitive advantage significantly mediates between marketing communication effectiveness, customer information management and organizational success of steel industry in China. The study would act as a guide to the regulators and policy makers to design suitable regulations to achieve organizational success using effective marketing communication and customer information management

The Design Impact of Wood Processing Industry Sector on the Socio-Psychological Well-Being of Individuals of a Country

The paper focuses on the impact of design in the wood processing industry as an important factor of digitalization and the socio-psychological well-being of individuals. The main focus in our paper is the importance of design in the enterprises of the woodworking industry as a main factor for improving and increasing the socio-psychological well-being of individuals in Kosovo. We have provided the data from the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade, Industry Department, of the Republic of Kosovo related to the number of enterprises operating in the sector of the wood processing industry, with the main focus on the furniture sub-sector from 2017-2020 (Industry, 2020). In addition, our paper is also based on the primary data, provided by the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade, Industry Department, of the Republic of Kosovo, related to the current mastery skills on design computer programs of employees of the furniture sub-sector, as well as the level of importance of these skills in the furniture sub-sector of Kosovo. Based on the primary data, we also have analyzed the impact of Covid-19 on the socio-psychological aspects of individuals in the furniture sub-sector. In the focus of the primary analysis, we`ve took into survey 62 firms of the wood industry in Kosovo including all types of businesses: the micro-businesses, small and medium enterprises in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade, Industry Department, and in collaboration with the Investment and Enterprise Support Agency in Kosovo (KIESA) (Industry, 2020). In addition, through comparative statistical analysis expressed in percentage (%) we’ve analyzed the increase and the decrease of the number of enterprises and employees of the wood industry sub-sector of Kosovo from 2017-2020 (Industry, 2020). Definitely we based on some suggestions that should be taken through the government policies with aim for the development of the wood processing industry and the digitization of the furniture sub-sector, with aim to promote a socio-psychological well-being of individuals. Received: 6 August 2024 / Accepted: 31 October 2024 / Published: 05 November 2024

PENGARUH TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN, PEMAHAMAN AKUNTANSI, SKALA USAHA DAN LAMA USAHA TERHADAP KUALITAS LAPORAN KEUANGAN PADA USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH

Abstract: This research aims to analyze the influence of education level, understanding of accounting, business scale and length of business on the quality of financial reports in MSMEs in Imogiri District. The research uses a quantitative approach. The population of this research is MSMEs in Imogiri District which are registered in the Information System of the Department of Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs and Industry (SIDAKUI) Bantul Regency for the 2021 period with a sample of 88 MSMEs selected using the purposive sampling method. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis with the help of the SPSS 25.0 for Windows application. The results of the research show that the level of education, scale of business and length of business have no effect on the quality of financial reports, while understanding accounting has a significant positive effect on the quality of financial reports. Keywords: Education Level, Understanding of Accounting, Business Scale, Length of Business, Quality of Financial Reports, MSMEs.

Identification Identifikasi Permasalahan UMKM Dodol di Kota Tangerang Selatan Untuk Mencapai Kriteria Produk Unggulan Pangan Daerah

According to data from the Ministry of Cooperatives and UKM of the Republic of Indonesia in 2023, the contribution of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) to Gross Domestic Income (GDP) reached 61%. Based on the achievement of this contribution, UMKM in Indonesia have great potential to be developed so that they can increase their contribution to the national economy. Coaching and mentoring can be carried out through the relevant agencies in their respective regions. Considering that currently in various regions Food UMKM, especially snacks, are growing rapidly, several regions have made efforts to develop Food UMKM through activities to determine regional superior food products (PUPD). For this reason, PUPD criteria are needed for UMKM and it turns out that there are many problems faced by Food UMKM in trying to meet the PUPD criteria. One of them is Dodol UMKM in South Tangerang City. Through PUPD determination activities carried out by the South Tangerang City Department of Industry and Trade together with a team of experts from the Indonesian Institute of Technology, the problems faced by Dodol UMKM in South Tangerang City have been identified, namely labor citeria, renewables, facilities and technology.

Peran Dinas Perindustrian dan Tenaga Kerja dalam Acara Job Fair Next Leader Expo untuk Menekan Angka Pengangguran di Kota Surabaya

Based on the 1945 Constitution Article 27 Paragraph 2 which reads "Every citizen has the right to work and a decent living for humanity." have a decent job in order to earn enough to survive and compete with other workers. This research focuses on employment problems, especially in the unemployment sector, with the massive free work exchange program being held by the Department of Industry and Manpower which will certainly be useful for reducing the unemployment rate. So the aim of this research is to find out the extent to which the Department of Industry and Manpower plays a role as a stabilizer, innovator, modernizer and pioneer in reducing unemployment in the city of Surabaya. Data collection techniques use interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this research can be said that the role of the Department of Industry and Manpower has gone well, by collaborating with 70 companies and providing 1211 job vacancies at this free job fair which will really help the employment sector in reducing unemployment in the city of Surabaya.

QUALITY OF ACACIA CARPA HONEY AS A POTENTIAL INGREDIENT FOR CHILDREN’S MOUTHWASH

Dental caries is a dental disease that is most often experienced by people. One way to prevent caries is to gargle with mouthwash. Honey has become one of the natural ingredients that can be used as a mouthwash drug content. Jambi Province is one of the provinces that makes honey a non-timber forest product (NTFP). It is necessary to carry out physical and chemical tests on honey to determine the quality of honey as a basic ingredient for mouthwash. The honey samples examined were honey harvested from honey farms in Danau Lamo, Maro Sebo District, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi Province. This type of honey is Acacia Carpa (Acacia crassicarpa) honey from Apis mellifera honey bee farming. The honey tested consisted of honey that had undergone processing and raw honey. The honey testing carried out consists of organoleptic tests, physical tests and chemical tests. Testing was carried out at the Jambi Province Department of Industry and Trade. The inspection results show test results that comply with SNI 8664-2018 such as water content, water-insoluble solids, ash content, HMF, and diastase enzyme levels. The pH of honey is 3.7 and is in accordance with the honey pH standard. Substances that do not comply with SNI 8664-2018 are reducing sugar levels and sucrose levels. Honey with high sucrose content can still be used as a basic ingredient for mouthwash, but it must be based on the results of clinical trials to ensure its effectiveness and safety

Factors affecting the growth of small and medium Enterprises in Luangnamtha Province

The purpose of this study is to study the operating conditions and factors affecting the growth of small and medium enterprises in LuangNamtha Province. which uses descriptive study methods, surveys, and questionnaires to collect data from small and medium-sized enterprise operators who have registered enterprises at the Department of Industry and Trade in LuangNamtha Province according to the law in the number of 233 business units using basic statistics such as average value and standard deviation and analyzed with an ordinary least squares regression model. The results of the study found that most of the business operators are males aged between 37-43 years old, have a high degree of specialization, and have previous experience in the service sector, which a business is owned by a single Lao person. The registered capital of the business is less 100,000,000 kip, it is a source of funds for the family, there are between 5-20 people, the duration of the business operation is less 5 years, the customer group is in the province, the business is mainly in the commercial sector, but the performance is not good compared to last year. Such as, revenue and net profit decreased. The importance of factors affecting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in LuangNamtha province is very important. The factors affecting the growth of enterprises include four factors that have a relationship in the same direction, such as leadership factors affecting the growth of enterprises with a statistical significance level of 0.1, strategic decision-making factors affecting the growth of enterprises with a statistical significance level of 0.05, financial factors affecting the growth and stability of enterprises with a statistical significance level of 0.01 and 0.1, respectively, and marketing factors affecting the stability of the enterprise with a statistical significance level of 0.1.

Professor Lynne S. Taylor: Scientist, educator, and adventurer

This special edition of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences is dedicated to Professor Lynne S. Taylor (Retter Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy, Department of Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Purdue University), to honor her distinguished career as a pharmaceutical scientist and educator. The goal of this commentary is to provide an overview of Professor Taylor's career path, summarize her key research contributions, and provide some insight into her personal and professional contributions as an educator, mentor, wife, mother, friend, and adventurer.

The Role of the Department of Trade and Industry in the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Food Sector of Tanjung Pinang City

The Role of the Department of Trade and Industry in the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Food Sector of Tanjung Pinang City

Analysis of the Influence of Entrepreneur Mindset, Product Innovation, and Product Knowledge on MSMEs Business Development E-Commerce Based

This study aims to analyze the influence of entrepreneurial mindset, product innovation, and product knowledge on the development of MSMEs based on e-commerce in East Luwu Regency. The research approach uses a quantitative method with multiple linear regression analysis. The research was conducted at the Department of Trade, Cooperatives, MSMEs, and Industry of East Luwu Regency with a sample size of 164 individuals. Data collection was done using questionnaires and literature sources. Data analysis involved multiple linear regression after validity and reliability tests using the SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) application. The results of this study show that (1) Entrepreneurial mindset has a significant influence on the development of MSMEs based on e-commerce. (2) Product innovation has a significant influence on the development of MSMEs based on e-commerce. (3) Product knowledge has a significant influence on the development of MSMEs based on e- commerce. (4) Entrepreneurial mindset, product innovation, and product knowledge simultaneously have a significant influence on the development of MSMEs based on e- commerce.

A Number of Solutions to Improve the Business Efficiency of Enterprises under the Vietnam General Department of Defence Industry

Studying a number of solutions to improve the business efficiency of enterprises under the Vietnam General Department of Defense Industry (GDDI enterprises). The research sample is the statistics of 22 enterprises under the General Department of Defense Industry in the period from 2016 to 2021. By combining qualitative and quantitative research, the author has proposed a number of solutions to improve the efficiency of the enterprises: (i) effective use of financial leverage in GDDI enterprises, (ii) development of a strategy for loan utilization in accordance with the business strategies of GDDI enterprises, and (iii) perfection of the management apparatus.

Factors Affecting the Business Efficiency of Enterprises Under the Vietnam General Department of Defence Industry

Enterprises under the General Department of Defense Industry (GDDI) play an important role in the defense industry of Vietnam, yet so far their business operations has had low efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the factors affecting the business efficiency of GDDI enterprises, thereby having timely solutions for the new political and economic situation of the country. Previous studies have only focused on individual GDDI enterprises of different scale and resources and haven't been able to come up with a systemic solution. This article fills the gaps of previous studies by identifying factors affecting the business efficiency of GDDI enterprises between 2016 and 2021. By using quantitative research and linear regression model, the author identified factors affecting the business efficiency of GDDI enterprises and gave recommendations of financial solutions to improve business efficiency for these enterprises.

Founder of SHARP Program, Barbara Silverstein, Passes.

NEW SOLUTIONS is reprinting this tribute to Barbara Silverstein by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. It is followed by a personal note from her friend and colleague Randy Rabinowitz.

Structuring The Relocation Of The Central Market By The Trade And Industry Agency Of Gorontalo City

The purpose of this research is to determine the Central Market Relocation Arrangement by the Gorontalo City Trade and Industry Service. The research method used is a qualitative method, a research approach regarding the Central Market Relocation Arrangement by the Gorontalo City Trade and Industry Service. The qualitative approach emphasizes natural phenomena or symptoms that occur in a fundamental and naturalistic manner, and is carried out in the field, not in the laboratory. This approach is often referred to as naturalistic inquiry or field study. According to Lofland, the primary data used in qualitative research are keywords and phrases. The summary of the data above can come from documents, reports, or observation results. Based on the research results, analysis of the discussion of this research concludes that the Central Market Relocation Arrangement by the Gorontalo City Trade and Industry Service, seen from the aspects of infrastructure development, officer capability, communication, has not been implemented optimally, based on the results of interviews that have been described with several informants, it has not been optimally implemented by Gorontalo City Department of Trade and Industry, so that the arrangement of the Central market is not yet optimal because infrastructure development which should focus on main supporting facilities is not carried out. From the description of the results of interviews with informants, the ability of officers to provide guidance for controlling traders and buyers which can support the arrangement of the Gorontalo City Central Market area has not been optimal. Based on the description of the results of interviews with the informants involved, it can be concluded that the Relocation Arrangement for the Central Market of Gorontalo City is not optimal when viewed from the perspective of the communication that has been established between the Department of Trade and Industry of Gorontalo City and the Limbau U II sub-district, this communication is not optimal, as can be seen from the changes Market conditions still have the same problems, especially regarding controlling traders and buyers.

Department of Trade and Industry Livelihood Seeding Program- Negosyo Serbisyo Barangay: Insights to Sustainable Policy Directions

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) initiated the Livelihood Seeding Program Negosyo Serbisyo Barangay (LSP-NSB) to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in disadvantaged areas of the Philippines. This study evaluated the program's progress and challenges faced by identified beneficiaries in Capiz province, aligning their experiences with the five strategic objectives of MSME Development Plan 2017-2022: improved business climate, access to finance, enhanced management and labor capacities, access to technology and innovation, and access to markets. The study offered evidence-based policy recommendations to enhance program efficiency and foster inclusive economic growth. This analyzed respondent and business profiles to recognize program implementation and challenges. It investigated if there is a significant link between implementation status and challenges faced by MSME beneficiaries. A descriptive-mixed method research design was employed, utilizing a validated and reliability-tested researcher-made survey questionnaire translated into the local dialect and conducted to 263 MSME beneficiaries, complemented by Focused Group Discussion, involving DTI implementers, beneficiaries, and barangay officials. Results showed that beneficiaries viewed the program as highly implemented overall, though facing moderate challenges, particularly in the business climate, access to finance, enhanced management and labor capacities, technology and innovation, and market access. Factors like educational attainment, number of dependents, business location, monthly income, and livelihood kit received affected the implementation. Similarly, number of dependents, industry sector, location of business, asset size, monthly income, and livelihood kit received impact challenges. A significant relationship was found between program status and challenges, notably in the business climate and market access.

Effectiveness of Supervision of 3 Kg LPG Gas Distribution by the Trade, Industry and ESDM Office of Kabupaten Sinjai

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of supervision of the distribution of 3 Kg LPG gas by the Department of Trade, Industry and ESDM of Kabupaten Sinjai. The type of research is qualitative. Data collection techniques are interviews, observations, and. The informants used were LPG gas agents, base owners, end consumers, the head of the trade analysis division of the Kabupaten Sinjai Trade Office. The analysis research used in this qualitative research is an interactive analysis technique by means of data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results of the study concluded that the Effectiveness of Supervision of the Distribution of 3 Kg LPG Gas by the Department of Industry Trade and ESDM of Kabupaten Sinjai in achieving goals is still less effective, as well as Integrity in supervision is still less effective, while adaptation in supervision is quite good, but the inhibiting factor in the distribution of subsidized 3 Kg LPG gas cylinders is because the base uses an open system in distributing 3 kg LPG gas.

Empowering Traditional Weaving Artisans through Development Communication Structures in TTS Regency

<span lang="EN-US">This research was conducted referring to the theoretical elements of development communication, while the practical techniques used were not considered. The purpose of this study is to describe the conditions and problems faced by the community in Timor Tengah Selatan Regency (TTS), especially those who carry out people's weaving business and analyze the development communication that occurs in the TTS Regency community. This study uses a qualitative method with an interpretive approach and adds some data obtained from the study of literature. Furthermore, the authors conducted direct interviews with a group of people's weaving craftsmen under the guidance of the Department of Trade, Industry, Cooperatives, and SMEs in the TTS Regency. This study found that development communication in an area has not yet led to empowerment. On the other hand, the dynamics of power between the elderly and the younger generation will continue to be a hallmark of society. Therefore, development communication must be carried out to facilitate the communication structure of different local cultures, and to encourage empowerment not only for parents but also for the younger generation.</span>