Influence Of Policy Research Articles

COVID-19 PANDEMIC; IMPACT ON NET INTEREST MARGIN OF INDONESIAN BANKING INDUSTRY

The study explores factors affecting Net Interest Margins (NIM) in Indonesia's Core Capital Bank Groups. Using data from Jan 2021 to Mar 2022 and the Error Correction Model, it finds negative short-term correlations between BOPO and LDR with NIM in KBMI 1 and positive long-term correlations with BI Rate. KBMI 2 exhibits negative short-term correlations between inflation and LDR with NIM. KBMI 3 shows negative short-term correlations with Covid-19, LDR, and BOPO with NIM. KBMI 4 experiences negative impacts from BOPO, Covid-19, and LDR on NIM in both short and long terms. The study emphasizes the importance of managing operational costs and credit distribution for NIM stability in the short term and highlights the significant influence of Bank Indonesia's benchmark interest rate policy on NIM in the long term, requiring careful adjustments to prevent excessive fluctuations.

Fiscal Policy and Economic Stability: A Comprehensive Analysis

This piece outlines fiscal policy and how it helps in stabilizing the economy. It starts with explaining fiscal policy and emphasizing its role as an effective tool for economic management. Tax policies, government spending, and budget deficits/surpluses which make up fiscal policy are discussed in details. The article continues by discussing the influence of fiscal policy on the economy's stability, considering its ability to boost growth, curb inflation, and reduce unemployment. While the management of fiscal policy comprises of the challenges such as political concerns and coordination with monetary policy, is also examined. Case studies and examples demonstrate success and failure of those fiscal policy implementation, which have become an invaluable lesson for policy makers. The article concludes with a look into the future trends and some suggestions on sustainable fiscal policy procedures.

Development Of Risk-Based Policy Strategies to Improve Sustainable Investment Performance on Geothermal Working Areas in Indonesia

This study analyzes the influence of stakeholder decision-making strategies and policies on PT's investment performance. PLN (Persero), is Indonesia's state-owned electricity company. Indonesia has a geothermal potential of 28 GWe and aims to add 3.3 GW of installed capacity by 2030. Our analysis reveals that effective stakeholder decision-making and well-formulated policies significantly enhance investment performance. This is supported by statistical evidence, with both the t-test and F-test results showing significance (calculated t-value and F-value exceed their respective critical values, with p-values < 0.05). Enhancing these strategies and policies is crucial for meeting Indonesia's new renewable energy (NRE) targets as outlined in the 2021-2030 RUPTL.

Transformation of regional positioning as a consequence of changes in the US-centricity of the world economy in globalization: The case study of Asian countries

Subject. This article discusses the weakening of the role of the United States in the development of the world economic system and the strengthening of the influence of Asian countries on global processes. Objectives. The article aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the transformation of the processes of globalization of the world economy, the formation of a multipolar world order, as well as to assess the parallel processes of regionalization. Methods. For the study, I used the methods of logical and statistical analyses. Conclusions. The crisis of American centricity has intensified under the influence of the sanctions policy of Western countries. The countries of South and Southeast Asia continue to strengthen their positions on the world stage.

Synthesizing perspectives: Crafting an Interdisciplinary view of social media's impact on young people's mental health.

This study explores the intricate relationship between social media usage and the mental health of young individuals by leveraging the insights of 492 UK school headteachers. It adopts a novel multidisciplinary approach, integrating perspectives from psychology, sociology, education studies, political science, philosophy, media studies, linguistics, social work, anthropology, and health sciences. The application of thematic analysis, powered by ChatGPT-4, identifies a predominantly negative perspective on the impact of social media on young people, focusing on key themes across various disciplines, including mental health, identity formation, social interaction and comparison, bullying, digital literacy, and governance policies. These findings culminated in the development of the five-factor Comprehensive Digital Influence Model, suggesting five key themes (Self-Identity and Perception Formation, Social Interaction Skills and Peer Communication, Mental and Emotional Well-Being, Digital Literacy, Critical Thinking, and Information Perception, and Governance, Policy, and Cultural Influence in Digital Spaces) to focus the impacts of social media on young peoples' mental health across primary and secondary educational stages. This study not only advances academic discourse across multiple disciplines but also provides practical insights for educators, policymakers, and mental health professionals, seeking to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by social media in the digital era.

Pengaruh Likuiditas, Solvabilitas dan Profitabilitas terhadap Harga Saham dengan Kebijakan Dividen sebagai Variabel Intervening (Studi pada Perusahaan Sub Sektor Restoran, Hotel dan Pariwisata yang Terdaftar di BEI Periode 2020-2022)

This research aims to determine the significant influence of liquidity on dividend policy, the significant influence of solvency on dividend policy, the significant influence of profitability on dividend policy, the significant influence of liquidity on stock prices, the significant influence of solvency on stock prices, the influence of profitability on stock prices, the influence of dividend policy on share prices, and the ability of dividend policy to mediate the influence of liquidity on share prices, to ascertain whether dividend policy can effectively moderate the impact of profitability on share prices as well as the influence of solvency on share prices listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2020–2022 period. This research uses quantitative methodology and associative descriptive research. The findings show that during the 2020-2022 period, dividend policies and share prices in restaurant, hotel and tourism companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange are significantly influenced by liquidity, solvency and profitability. Dividend policy will have a major impact on the share prices of restaurant, hotel and tourism companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange. The impact of liquidity on share prices can be mitigated through dividend policy. Dividend policy is unlikely to mitigate the impact of solvency on share prices. Dividend policy can act as a mediator between the impact of profitability on the share prices of restaurant, hotel and tourism companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange.

Religion on the island of Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic: piety in the public sphere?

ABSTRACT This article examines how religious institutions and religious media on the island of Ireland framed religion’s place in the public sphere during Covid-19. Through qualitative analysis of Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, and Humanist organisations’ public documents and religious media, it finds religious institutions supported government restrictions and adopted secular reasoning to justify their actions. The major churches also avoided claiming special status or religious freedom protections. This reveals a constrained religious input to public debates, reflecting a realistic assessment by religious leaders that they lack policy influence due to long-term declines in church power. The pandemic provides evidence of a reformulation of the relationships between religion, state, and society on the island, albeit with religion retaining more influence in Northern Ireland. Religious media outlets largely reproduced institutional discourses, with the exception of a weekly newspaper, the Irish Catholic. The Irish Catholic argued that stringent restrictions in the Republic of Ireland violated religious freedom, and made a case for the value of piety in the public sphere. But while religious actors still seek to contribute to public debates, there is little consensus or vision about religions’ distinctive contributions, even around existential questions posed by the pandemic.

Disaster Capitalism and Social Policy: Social Work in the Aftermath of Natural Disasters

ABSTRACT Unpredictable timing, disruption of community and health services, severe economic impacts, and the deterioration of psychosocial well-being necessitate the evaluation of natural disasters from a social work perspective. Social workers play critical roles in these situations, such as connecting disadvantaged groups with necessary resources, protecting individuals’ well-being, assessing needs, and providing relief and support. The core roles and functions of the social work profession, which emphasize a people-centered, rights-based approach, become particularly significant after a disaster. Neoliberal policies and disaster capitalism exploit the fear and anxiety generated by natural disasters to gain public consent for practices that may not be in their best interests. In this context, fear appeals can be manipulated as a persuasive tool to make disaster-affected citizens accept policies and practices they would typically reject. This study outlines the issues that social workers should address at micro, meso, and macro levels to counteract the influence of neoliberal policies and disaster capitalism, which leverage the fear and anxiety induced by natural disasters to secure public consent for unfavorable practices.

Organizational Technology Policies and the Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya

This study sought to establish the influence of establish the influence of organizational technology policies on the Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya and; To determine the moderating effect of Entrepreneurial Orientation on organizational technology policies and the Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was grounded on the Resource Based theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design since the design enabled the researcher to generalize the findings to a larger population of MSEs. In addition, this design enabled the researcher describe the characteristics of the population being studied as they exist at present hence minimizing biasness and maximizing the reliability of the evidence collected. This study was guided by positivism philosophy. The target population for this study comprised of all the 1835 Owners or managers of the MSEs registered with Nairobi City County and have operated for more than five years. Stratified and Simple Random sampling techniques was used to select a total of 184 respondents for the study. The study found out that organizational technology policies and organizational technology policies were the key variable that significantly influencing the Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya. Specifically, MSEs Staff were largely found to be un-trained especially on Emerging Technologies and lacked motivation to adopt and use technologies. In addition, study found out that there was low adoption on use of social media platform for business operation. The study recommends that the Management of MSEs needs to make deliberate efforts and invest on training especially on Emerging Technologies such as e-commerce, communication, e-production, e-procurement among others. This will ensure that the MSEs staffs are well equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to effectively utilize the emerging technologies in the market. Further, the management of the MSEs needs to be motivated to adopt and use technologies and innovation. Motivation many be inform of incentives and rewards that motivates users to adopt and use technology in their operations. The is also need to invest in a strong and robust social media platform that are easy to use for most users. Social media networks can be harnessed to boast in product and services marketing and sourcing of market information among other.

Pengaruh Kebijakan Dividen, Likuiditas dan Solvabilitas terhadap Harga Saham Perusahaan Manufaktur Sub Sektor Barang Konsumsi yang Terdaftar di BEI

Stock prices on the stock exchange are not always fixed, sometimes they increase and can also decrease, depending on the strength of demand and supply. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of determining the influence of dividend policies, liquidity and solvency on the stock prices of manufacturing companies in the consumer goods sub-sector listed on the IDX. This study uses a quantitative approach with statistical analysis tools in the form of SPSS test tools. The population in this study is 47 manufacturing companies in the consumer goods sub-sector. The sample in this study is 20 companies. The period that will be taken in this study starts from 2019 to 2022, which is 4 years. Thus, the number of N in this study is 20 x 4 = 80. The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression. The results of the study show that dividend, liquidity, and solvency policies affect stock prices, liquidity affects stock prices.

Parent-child joint leisure activities during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT Parents’ active participation in children’s activities can enhance communication and interaction in the family context, contributing to a positive family climate and healthy child development. This study examined Chinese parent–child joint leisure and media activities from February to May 2022 when COVID-19 restrictions were in place. A total of 1716 parents, forming a convenience sample, were surveyed to determine the frequency of parental participation in three types of joint activities: media, outdoor and artistic. Overall, the parents participated in joint activities once or twice weekly. The frequency of parental participation in joint activities is positively correlated with a positive family climate, indicating the importance of parents’ participation and involvement in joint activities for developing a strong family relationship. Parents’ ow’n text-based media is also positively associated with their frequency of participation in joint activity. Finally, significant differences among various regions in China suggest the influence of different lockdown policies.

Investigating the primary factors of work happiness in gig workers

PurposeThis study dwells into the crucial aspects of gig workers' jobs that are absent, with specific focus on the work life of food delivery workers (FDWs) and how it impacts their work happiness.Design/methodology/approachTo create a conceptual model, 21 delivery workers were first interviewed, and the data gathered were scrutinized. Subsequently, a questionnaire was sent to 493 delivery partners, probing about their opinions of work factors that could affect their level of happiness. The collected data were put to study by the authors using AMOS and SPSS.FindingsFive missing work components were revealed by qualitative investigation. The absence of voice, recognition, career growth, work satisfaction, and dignity at work contributed to unhappiness of the workers. The qualitative analysis was supported by quantitative findings. Additionally, company policy moderated the relationship between absence of voice, absence of career growth, absence of job satisfaction and absence of work happiness.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first studies using a mixed-method approach to identify factors contributing to the unhappiness of FDWs in work. The originality of this study also lies in establishing the moderating influence of company policy on the relationship between the absence of voice, absence of career growth, absence of work satisfaction and absence of workplace happiness among the workers.

Medical-Legal Partnerships: a promising approach for addressing health-harming legal needs among people with HIV.

People with HIV (PWH), particularly those at the intersection of sexual and gender identities, face enduring obstacles to accessing HIV care, including structural stigma, structural racism and discrimination, housing instability, and limited access to health insurance. To address these challenges, Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLPs) in HIV care offer an innovative approach that integrates medical and legal services. By targeting health-harming legal needs (HHLN), MLPs aim to enhance the HIV care continuum outcomes for PWH. This study examines the benefits and challenges of MLPs within organizations serving PWH through the social-ecological model. MLP providers (n=111) identified organizational-level challenges such as funding limitations, resource integration issues, and staffing constraints. MLPs demonstrated numerous benefits, including patient impact and benefits, comprehensive service provision, enhanced staff support and capacity, and potential for policy influence. These results underscore the feasibility of MLPs while offering valuable insights into their efficacy and challenges, guiding the implementation of MLPs to address health-harming legal needs, including discrimination, and thereby improving HIV care outcomes.

Simulation Analysis of Artificial Intelligence Technology Diffusion under Market Competition and Policy Incentives Based on Complex Network Evolutionary Game Models

The relationship network between enterprises will change their adoption behavior of AI technology and this micro-decision-making mechanism will eventually decide whether AI technology can diffuse and the extent of diffusion on the macro level. However, the existing AI technology diffusion research mostly focuses on the integration of AI technology with other industries from the industrial level, ignoring the complexity of the micro-complex game process and interactions within the enterprise network on the macro technology diffusion. In this regard, this paper builds a game model of AI technology diffusion in core and non-core enterprises from the levels of market competition and policy incentives based on complex network evolutionary game theory. It does this through simulation analysis that examines the mechanism of key factors affecting the diffusion of AI technology, as well as the influence and combination effects of pertinent policies. The study shows that (1) AI technology diffuses more effectively in non-core enterprises than it does in core enterprises; (2) changes in parameters like technology cost and policy regimes have a more evident impact on core enterprises than non-core ones; (3) in market competition, increasing the network average degree, the proportion of AI technology products in the mainstream market, the opportunity cost, the cost reduction factor, or decreasing the cost of AI technology can all promote the diffusion of AI technology; (4) under policy incentives, increasing the proportion of AI technology subsidies and the influence of high-tech identification of enterprises can both promote the diffusion of AI technology.

Kebijakan Pendidikan Pemerintahan Orde Lama Serta Pengaruhnya terhadap Pendidikan Islam di Indonesia

This paper discusses the education policies of the Old Order government and their influence on Islamic education in Indonesia. This paper aims to find out in depth about the Old Order government, the education policies of the Old Order government and the influence of Old Order education policies on Islamic education in Indonesia. During the Old Order era, Islamic education began to be fought for reform with the publication of various policies regarding the improvement of Islamic education, including compulsory Madrasah Learning (MWB). Indonesia became independent from Dutch colonial rule on August 17, 1945. The period of President Soekarno's reign, which spanned from 1945 to 1966, was referred to as the Old Order to differentiate it from the subsequent Order led by President Soeharto. In particular, the Old Order government's policy of paying attention to Islamic boarding schools and madrasas only began when the Central Indonesian National Committee Working Body (BP KNIP) 22 on December 27 1945 submitted recommendations to the government. The aim of this research is to understand the concept of government during the Old Order, and its influence on education in Indonesia. The research method used is a basic theory method that uses data from materials that are library research, where the author reads and studies books or literature related to the problem being studied. Regardless of the aspect The positive and negative sides of all the policies issued, it can be said that the development of madrasas is a brave effort by Islamic education to maintain its existence and identity while metamorphosing with the times.

A Comparation Study of Transmission Line Routing Based on A* and RRT Algorithms

Transmission line design is an important part of power grid engineering design, and transmission line path selection is the basis of line design. Transmission line route selection is to select a line path that can not only meet the requirements of power transmission and consumption, but also consider the cost control of the line, and avoid the farmland, highways, ecological exclusion zone between the start and end of the transmission line. The path scheme is constrained by geographical factors, project cost, construction conditions, operation and maintenance conditions, which makes the path selection show the characteristics of comprehensive diversity, spatial complexity, policy influence and so on. In the traditional route selection of transmission lines, line design specialists need to go through blind route selection, site survey and other steps to determine the path scheme, but because of insufficient effectiveness of the map, it is difficult to reflect the real environmental information, resulting in repeated route selection work to determine the final path scheme. In this paper, the selection principle of transmission line path is introduced first. Then, two path optimization algorithms, i.e. A* algorithm and rapidly expanding random tree (RRT) algorithm, are used to select transmission lines respectively. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of these two algorithms in practical engineering line selection design are comparatively analyzed. Compared with the way of A* algorithm, RRT algorithm is more suitable for practical application of power system. It aims to provide a reference for the method of intelligent line selection in subsequent transmission design.

Cannabis policy liberalization is only associated with increased blunt use if states lack strong tobacco control

IntroductionCo-use of tobacco and cannabis has long been an issue for prevention and intervention efforts targeting these substances. Blunt use—cannabis inside a cigar wrapper—has been a consistent mode of cannabis consumption since the 1990s. Since then, both tobacco control and cannabis policies have changed considerably. This paper examines the influence of tobacco taxes and smoke-free policies as well as medical and recreational cannabis policies on blunt use among young people. MethodsCombining state-level tobacco control and cannabis policy data with the restricted-access youth cohort of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study, we use multilevel logistic regression models to examine the impact of these policies on past-year blunt use. ResultsWhile we found a main effect whereby both legal medical and recreational cannabis policies are associated with higher odds of blunt use among youth, interaction effects demonstrate that this association only emerges in states lacking a comprehensive tobacco smoke-free policy. In states with smoke-free policies, we found no significant associations between cannabis policy and odds of blunt use. ConclusionsDenormalization through smoke-free policies may mitigate the effects of recreational and medical cannabis policies on blunt use. Smoke-free policies represent a possible cost-effective mechanism to curb the co-use of tobacco and cannabis in the form of blunts. States with medical and recreational cannabis policies may benefit from greater prevention efforts for young people specifically focused on blunt use, especially in states that do not have strong tobacco control.

Challenging deficit ideologies in Spanish heritage language policies and programs

AbstractThis study analyzes the programs and policies for Spanish heritage language (SHL) students in Iowa high schools. Previous research suggests that SHL students do not enjoy equitable educational experiences in Spanish language classrooms, which are often taught by and designed for traditional second language learners. In US states like Iowa, there is no language policy that provides a facilitative structure for Heritage language education, so issues of educational opportunity for SHL students are addressed locally. Teachers are, therefore, particularly influential language policy and education arbiters. In this paper, we analyze (1) how Iowa language policy is interpreted and appropriated by high school Spanish teachers and (2) the perspectives of high school Spanish teachers about Heritage language education. Findings reveal that many teachers reject the monoglossic ideologies popular in Spanish language classrooms and instead celebrate the unique verbal repertoires of their SHL students. Implications for language policy and practice are discussed.

Determinants of Human Development Index in South Africa: A Comparative Analysis of Different Time Periods

The Human Development Index is a useful measure of a country’s overall prosperity and standard of living (HDI). The Human Development Index (HDI) provides data on the social and economic progress of a nation by accounting for variables such as life expectancy, education attainment, and per capita income. This research delves into the intricate correlation of a nation’s historical background, policy framework, and advancements on the Human Development Index. The remarkable journey of South Africa, from apartheid to inclusive growth, is an important example. The study uses an average yearly growth rate to examine how changes in political ideologies, ongoing development initiatives, and historical contexts of inequality have shaped South Africa’s HDI trajectory. By examining crucial turning points and policy influences, the study aims to reveal the complex relationship of factors affecting human development results. Despite improvement, challenges like unemployment and poverty continue. The study stresses the relevance of understanding historical context and policy changes in shaping HDI outcomes. Ultimately, the study emphasises the need of maintaining a long-term commitment to effective and inclusive human development policies. Understanding the complex relationship of factors influencing South Africa’s HDI will help policymakers make better informed decisions that will lead to a more prosperous and fair society for all South Africans.

Kebijakan Bidang Ekonomi Pemda Kota Metro terhadap Pengelolaan Lokasi Usaha di Nuwo Intan Kota Metro Tahun 2018

This research discusses efforts to develop Metro City as a city of the future, focusing on the successful integration of the Trans Sumatra Toll Exit in Batanghari Ogan. In the context of development, emphasis is placed on the importance of green open space areas to make Metro City beautiful and act as a model for the autonomy of other cities. Through a literature review, relevant research includes analysis of regional economic regulations and the role of regional government policies in development, with examples of scientific journals that support business contributions to regional income. Although the results of previous research already exist, this research more specifically explores the economic policies of the Metro City regional government regarding the management of Nuwo Intan business locations in 2018. The nature of this research is descriptive and qualitative, using qualitative analysis to describe the phenomenon and influence of the Metro City Regional Government's economic policies on street vendors' income in Nuwo Intan.