Manado City Research Articles

Management of Historical Tourism Objects in Supporting the Tourism Sector in Manado City, North Sulawesi Province

This study was conducted to identify and analyze the management of historical tourism objects in supporting the tourism sector in Manado City based on organizational aspects (the process of dividing tasks, authority, and resources). It is expected that through this study, forms and patterns of management of historical tourism objects will be found that can support the development of the tourism sector in Manado City. This study uses a qualitative method with a grounded research approach. Data were collected through interviews with managers of historical sites and heads of authorized agencies as well as national/foreign tourists who travel to Manado City. Observations were made by directly visiting historical sites in Manado City and collecting secondary data electronically using searches on Google Scholar/Google Scholar. The analysis technique was carried out by means of data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions and data verification. The findings of the study with the current form of management show that historical tourism objects have not become one of the aspects that support the tourism sector in Manado City.

Identification of Motives of Children Working as Street Clowns in Manado City, North Sulawesi Province

Various activities are carried out by the community to meet their living needs. One activity that has become a new phenomenon seen in Manado City is street clowns. The phenomenon of street clowns can be found at intersections and at the entrances and exits of the Boulevard shopping area. They try to entertain the general public and drivers so that they get money, although the amount is not much. However, most of these street clowns are of school age and should not be active to earn income. This phenomenon is actually different from the culture of the Manado City Community in carrying out activities to earn income. This study was conducted to identify and analyze the motives of children who work as street clowns in Manado City. The results of this study can be used as a recommendation for the Manado City government in compiling a program to strengthen social institutions in the Community and in maintaining public order in public places. This study will be conducted using a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Data were collected through interviews with children who work as street clowns and with the leaders of the Social and Community Empowerment Service and the leaders of the Manado City Civil Service Police Unit. Conducting observations on the activities of street clown professions and collecting other supporting data through internet-based electronic library searches such as Google Scholar and ResearchGate. Data analysis through the stages of data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions and data verification. Children who work as street clowns in Manado City are school-age children. The main motive is to help parents meet their living needs through additional income. They come from suburban areas and have a community. The hope of feeling affection and attention and having time to play is very much needed by them.

Quality of Online Transportation Services for Women in Manado City, North Sulawesi Province

Complaints about the quality of service can be seen from the punctuality, professionalism of the driver, cleanliness of the driver and facilities to the amount of service prices, safety and comfort. To make this online transportation service remain good and become the choice of the community, it is necessary to improve the service by improving the quality of service. This study was conducted to identify and analyze the quality of online transportation services specifically for women in Manado City. By conducting this study, it is hoped that there will be a recommendation that can be put forward regarding transportation problems in Manado City in terms of service quality for women. Therefore, this study was conducted using a qualitative design through a phenomenological approach. The research informants were women (office workers, students and housewives) users of online transportation services) and online transportation drivers. Data were collected through interviews with informants, conducting observations using online transportation and conducting secondary data document searches with the help of the Google Scholar application. The analysis technique was carried out by means of data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions and data verification. The research findings that online transportation is very much needed by the community to support smooth activities. Friendliness, competence, security, facilities and prices are important factors in the quality of online transportation services. Security is the most important factor for women in Manado City in choosing and using online transportation.

Public Satisfaction in the Management and Use of Green Open Space in Manado City, North Sulawesi Province

The community has the right to utilize public open spaces. Therefore, the government has the responsibility to provide public open spaces and provide supporting facilities that can be used by the community according to their designation. Manado City in implementing Law Number 26 of 2007 has provided public open spaces for the community. The availability of public open spaces has been utilized by the community for sports activities, recreation or simply interacting with others. The open spaces that are often used by the people of Manado City besides the Blessing Park and the coastal reclamation park are also the Sparta Tikala Field, the Wenang National Unity Park, and the KONI Sario Field. However, in its management and utilization, several complaints are still found from the community. This study was conducted to identify and analyze community satisfaction in the management and use of green open spaces in Manado City. The research design used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data were obtained by conducting interviews with the community who use green open spaces and the managers of green open spaces. Observations were made by visiting the existing green open spaces directly and observing all the facilities available and the activities carried out by the community when they were in the green open space. Secondary data collection was conducted by utilizing Google Scholar and ResearchGate to obtain references that can support the achievement of research objectives. Data analysis was conducted using the stages of data reduction,

Analisis sistem dan prosedur pemungutan pajak parkir di Kota Manado

Manado City is the capital of North Sulawesi Province and has enormous potential. One area that has not been explored is the potential for parking tax. This research was conducted at the Manado City Regional Revenue Agency with the clear objective of understanding the parking tax collection system and procedures in Manado City. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method. This research employs both qualitative and quantitative data. This research employs two data collection methods: interviews and documentation. This research has revealed that the parking tax collection system used is the self-assessment system. The parking tax collection procedure is carried out in accordance with Manado City Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2011 concerning Regional Taxes and Manado Mayor Regulation Number 57 of 2013 concerning Procedures for Collecting Regional Taxes. The new application from Bapenda must be adjusted to suit taxpayers and Bapenda employees. Secondly, there are still taxpayers who do not deposit their taxes according to the turnover they receive.

Implementation of the Empowerment Program for Culinary Tourism Business Actors in the Coastal Area of Manado Bay, North Sulawesi Province

The Manado City Government through the 2020-2025 regional tourism development master plan has determined a special tourism destination cluster for culinary tourism areas with urban-coastal tourism attractions. The determination of this cluster is in line with the culinary potential managed by the community such as bakat sea fish and local snacks around the coast of Manado Bay. By using a qualitative research design, data was collected directly at the research location through interviews and observations, and secondary data was also collected electronically through internet media such as Google Scholar, WoS databases, Scopus, Arxiv by Cornell, Ulrich's Web, Science Direct, Directory of Open Access, JSTOR, SciELO, ERIC, ResearchGate and others. Data analysis using an interactive analysis model with data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing/verification stages. In addition, for the validity of the data analysis discussion, a focus group discussion was also conducted. The research findings that the implementation of the empowerment program for culinary tourism entrepreneurs in the Manado Bay Coastal Area has been carried out by the Manado City Government. Training, mentoring, provision of capital and business facilities and supervision as a form of empowerment activities carried out. The empowerment program is carried out separately or in collaboration with other public organizations. The seriousness in managing and developing businesses from the Community is a measure of the success of the implementation of the empowerment program.

Parental Communication Patterns Towards Children with Special Needs During Puberty in Malalayang District, Manado City

Children are a gift that must be guarded, cared for and educated. Children who are born in a healthy or normal condition are the pride of parents. However, in reality there are still parents who have children who experience obstacles, disorders and delays in mental and physical growth called Children with Special Needs. The challenge is when children start to enter puberty, children will enter adolescence at this age, of course it will affect their physical and mental, for example, girls are marked by menstruation or menstruation. Conditions like this affect not only children but also parents. Because automatically parents must go directly to help. Unlike boys, physical changes do not have a big impact. Based on the characteristics of psychological growth, ABK is actually almost the same as normal children, for example, emotionally, the instinct to sympathize with others or the opposite sex is there. It's just that self-control is limited. For that, children with special needs in adolescence must continue to receive supervision from parents who must be more intensive in accompanying and even controlling children's actions. Based on the above phenomenon, the researcher is interested in conducting further research and this study is entitled Interpersonal Communication Patterns of Parents and Children with Special Needs During Puberty in Malalayang District. The aim is to find out how the communication patterns of parents who have children with special needs with the type of intellectual disability. Using the theory of Interpersonal Communication from Joseph Devito using qualitative methods and purposive sampling techniques where the informants needed in this study are parents who have adolescent children with special needs in Malalayang District, Manado City.

Implementation of Raita Algorithm in Manado-Indonesia Translation Application with Text Suggestion Using Levenshtein Distance Algorithm

Abstract. Manado City is one of the multidimensional and multicultural cities, possessing assets that are considered highly potential for development into tourism and development attractions. The current tourism assets being developed by the Manado City government are cultural tourism, as they hold a charm and allure for tourists. Hence, a communication tool in the form of a translation application is necessary for facilitating communication between visiting tourists and the native community of North Sulawesi, even for newcomers who intend to reside in North Sulawesi, given that the Manado language serves as the primary communication tool within the community. This research employs a combination of the Raita algorithm and the Levenshtein distance algorithm in its creation process, along with the confusion matrix method to calculate the accuracy of translation results using the Levenshtein distance algorithm with a text suggestion feature. The research begins by collecting a dataset consisting of Manado language vocabulary and their translations in Indonesia language, sourced from literature studies and original respondents from North Sulawesi, which have been validated by a validator to prevent translation data errors. The subsequent stage involves preprocessing the dataset, converting the entire content of the dataset to lowercase using the case folding process, and removing spaces at the start and end of texts using the trim function. Next, both algorithms are implemented, with the Raita algorithm serving for translation and the Levenshtein distance algorithm providing text suggestions for typing errors during the translation process. The accuracy results derived from the confusion matrix calculations during the translation process of 100 vocabulary words, accounting for typing errors, indicate that the Levenshtein distance algorithm is capable of effectively translating vocabulary accurately and correctly, even in the presence of typing errors, resulting in a high accuracy rate of 94,17%. Purpose: To determine the implementation of the Levenshtein distance and Raita algorithms in the process of using the Manado-Indonesian translation application, as well as the resulting accuracy level. Methods/Study design/approach: In this study, a combination of the Raita and Levenshtein distance algorithms is utilized in the translation application system, along with the confusion matrix method to calculate accuracy. Result/Findings: The accuracy achieved in the translation process using text suggestions from the Levenshtein distance algorithm is 94.17%. Novelty/Originality/Value: This research demonstrates that the combination of the Raita and Levenshtein distance algorithms yields optimal results in the vocabulary translation process and provides accurate outcomes from the use of effective text suggestions. This is attributed to the fact that nearly all the data used was successfully translated by the system, even in the presence of typographical errors.

Consuming Habits Fast Food and the incidence of obesity in elementary school students

Obesity has become a global pandemic throughout the world and is declared the largest chronic health problem, making it a major public health problem, including for school-aged children. The aim of this research is to identify the relationship between consumption fast food and the incidence of obesity in elementary school students. Design approach cross-sectional with a student population in one of the elementary schools in Manado City. The number of respondents was 162 people with the criteria being aged 6 years and over and having consent from their parents, taken using techniques quota sampling. Fast food consumption data was collected using a paper-based questionnaire, while the incidence of obesity was measured by BMI. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test with significance values p ≤ 0.005. The research results showed a significant relationship between consumption frequency fast food with the incidence of obesity in students (p < 0.001). It is recommended for schools to provide school canteens that comply with health standards and for parents to prepare a healthy breakfast for children

Pengaruh pemahaman perpajakan, insentif pajak, dan sanksi perpajakan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak orang pribadi pemilik UMKM di Kota Manado

Taxation is a crucial aspect that can overcome economic difficulties and contribute to the sustainable development of the country. The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of tax understanding, tax incentives and tax sanctions on tax compliance among individual taxpayers who own MSMEs in Manado, partially and simultaneously. The sample data consists of 100 individual taxpayers who own MSMEs in Manado. This study adopts an associative quantitative research approach using multiple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that partially, tax understanding and tax incentives have a positive and significant effect on compliance among individual taxpayers who own MSMEs in Manado City, and tax sanctions have no significant effect on compliance among these taxpayers. In addition, tax understanding, tax incentives and tax sanctions have a simultaneous effect on compliance among individual taxpayers who own MSMEs in Manado City.

Analisis pengetahuan perpajakan dan kepatuhan wajib pajak UMKM Kafe di Kecamatan Sario

One of the taxpayers who make a major contribution in the field of taxation is Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM). Cafe-based UMKM in Manado City have increased every year, especially in Sario District. However, in general, the growth of UMKM is not accompanied by the development of their compliance and knowledge regarding taxes. The objectives of this study are first to analyze the compliance of UMKM cafe income taxpayers in Sario District, and second to determine the knowledge of UMKM cafe taxpayers in Sario District regarding general provisions and procedures for paying taxes. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The informants in this study were 5 UMKM cafe business owners in Sario District, Manado City. Data collection was carried out through interviews, observations and documentation. The results of this study show two points in general. First, the compliance of UMKM cafe taxpayers in Sario District is good, where business owners already understand and carry out the basics of income tax compliance, but still need to be improved. Second, the knowledge of UMKM cafe taxpayers in Sario District varies, but is still lacking where their knowledge is limited in terms of tax procedures. This is thought to be due to the lack of socialization from the government to UMKM taxpayers. The results of the analysis revealed that business owners still find it difficult to understand tax education information, and more intensive socialization is needed from the government.

Analisis pajak restoran dan pajak hotel terhadap pertumbuhan pendapatan asli daerah Kota Manado

Taxes are the main source of state revenue. Regional taxes are divided into two parts, provincial taxes and district/city taxes. According to Law no. 1 of 2022 restaurant tax and hotel tax are included in district/city taxes. Restaurant tax and hotel tax are important contributors to the PAD revenue of the city of Manado. The aim of this research is to see the contribution of restaurant taxes and hotel taxes to Original Local Government Revenue (PAD) in Manado City from 2021 to 2023 with contribution percentages in accordance with applicable regulations. This type of research uses qualitative descriptive methods. Based on the results of research conducted at the Manado City Regional Revenue Agency, the percentage of restaurant tax contribution to PAD was 97.26% and the percentage of hotel tax contribution to PAD was 68.3%. The realization of restaurant taxes and hotel taxes increases every year. This shows that restaurant tax makes the largest contribution to Manado City's Original Regional Income.

Pengaruh desentralisasi terhadap kinerja manajer yang dimediasi oleh sistem akuntansi manajemen (Studi kasus pada dealer dan showroom di Kota Manado)

Good interaction between the management accounting system and decentralization will give positive results to the manager's performance due to the alignment of information and decision-making that can improve the company's performance. The purpose of this study to find out the effect of decentralization on manager performance mediated by management accounting system on dealerships and showrooms in Manado City. This study used an extended multiple regression analysis model with an analytical path model. The results of decentralization research directly affect the significance of managerial performance. It means that the greater the degree of delegation of authority and responsibility of top management to middle and lower managers in the form of decision-making, the higher the managerial performance. Decentralization has a significant effect on the management accounting system, but the management accounting system has no significant effect on the manager's performance. From these results, the management accounting system was unable to mediate the influence of decentralization on manager performance.

Implementation of Government Accounting Standards Statement (PSAP) Number 05 Concerning Inventory Accounting at the Minanga Community Health Center, Manado City

This research evaluates the application of Government Accounting Standards Statement (PSAP) Number 05 concerning inventory accounting at the Minanga Community Health Center, Manado City. PSAP Number 05 regulates the recognition, measurement and disclosure of inventories in government financial reports. The methods used include observation, interviews and document analysis. The research results show that inventory recognition and measurement are in accordance with standards, such as the application of the FIFO method and acquisition costs. However, inventory disclosure in the Notes to Financial Reports (CALK) is less detailed. This research recommends improvements in disclosure to increase transparency and compliance with PSAP 05, as well as providing a reference for improving accounting practices in government health institutions.

Evaluasi realisasi pencapaian target pajak daerah untuk penerimaan pajak daerah tahun 2020-2023 pada Badan Pendapatan Daerah Kota Manado

Taxes are one of the most potential resources and the largest contributor in maximizing regional revenue. Therefore, the government continues to try and strive to increase Regional Original Revenue (PAD) sourced from the regional tax sector. The purpose of the study is to find out the realization of the achievement of the regional tax target for regional tax revenue in 2020 - 2023 at the Regional Revenue Agency of Manado City. The analysis method used in this study is qualitative descriptive analysis. In this study, data on the realization of the tax revenue budget for regional taxes in 2020-2023 collected by the Manado City Regional Revenue Agency was used. The results of this study show that the realization of regional tax revenues for 2020 – 2023 has not yet reached the target because there are still many regional tax potentials that have not been explored. This condition is also supported by non-technical problems such as technological developments, the ineffectiveness of online tax collection applications or systems and the existence of large-scale social restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and also the low awareness of taxpayers in carrying out tax obligations greatly affects regional tax revenues so that the Manado City Regional Revenue Agency continues to strive to optimize regional tax collection. The efforts made by the Manado City Regional Revenue Agency to overcome problems in regional tax collection are efforts to intensify and extensify regional taxes. The results of this study show that the realization of the achievement of regional tax revenue targets in Manado City has not been optimal due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic so that tax collection has not been maximized which results in the non-achievement of the set target. There is only one type of regional tax that reaches the target, namely restaurant taxes in 2022-2023.

Non-Muslim Perceptions of Halal Muslim Life Style in Manado City and Its Influence on Social Distance

Non-Muslim Perceptions of Halal Muslim Life Style in Manado City and Its Influence on Social Distance

The Effect of Promotions and Buying Interest on Increasing Product Sales Volume at PT. Indosat TBK Manado Branch

The aim of this study is to ascertain how buying interest and promotions affect the volume of products sold at the PT. Indosat Tbk Manado Branch. The research approach makes use of quantitative techniques. 75,910 Indosat users in Manado City as of July 30, 2021, make up the study's population. Using the Slovin formula method, the author calculated the sample size, which came out to be 100 respondents. The regression equation is as follows, based on the research findings: Y = 2.140 + 0.417X1 + 0.378X2 + e. The t test computation's results indicate that there is a partial positive relationship between the Promotion variable (X1) and rising sales volume (Y). Partially contributing to the increase in sales volume (Y) is the Buying Interest variable (X2).

A Comparative Analysis on Impact of Extraction Methods on Carotenoids Composition, Antioxidants, Antidiabetes, and Antiobesity Properties in Seagrass Enhalus acoroides: In Silico and In Vitro Study.

Enhalus acoroides, a tropical seagrass, is known for its significant contribution to marine ecosystems and its potential health benefits due to bioactive compounds. This study aims to compare the carotenoid levels in E. acoroides using green extraction via ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) and to evaluate the biological properties of these extracts against oxidative stress, diabetes, and obesity through in silico and in vitro analyses. E. acoroides samples were collected from Manado City, Indonesia, and subjected to UAE and MAE. The extracts were analyzed using UHPLC-ESI-MS/MS to identify carotenoids, including β-carotene, lutein, lycopene, β-cryptoxanthin, and zeaxanthin. In silico analysis was conducted to predict the compounds' bioactivity, toxicity, and drug-likeness using WAY2DRUG PASS and molecular docking with CB-Dock2. The compounds C3, C4, and C7 demonstrated notable interactions, with key metabolic proteins and microRNAs, further validating their potential therapeutic benefits. In vitro assays evaluated antioxidant activities using DPPH and FRAP assays, antidiabetic properties through α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibition, and antiobesity effects via lipase inhibition and MTT assay with 3T3-L1 cells. Results indicated that both UAE and MAE extracts exhibited significant antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antiobesity activities. MAE extracts showed higher carotenoid content and greater biological activity compared to UAE extracts. These findings suggest that E. acoroides, mainly when extracted using MAE, has promising potential as a source of natural bioactive compounds for developing marine-based antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antiobesity agents. This study supplements existing literature by providing insights into the efficient extraction methods and the therapeutic potential of E. acoroides carotenoids.

Minahasan Traditional Food in Manado Songs

Various seafood items, such as octopus, fish, shrimp, lobsters, mussels, scallops, oysters, and others, are commonly displayed on ice. Popular seafood items like salmon, lobster, and shrimp are often collectively called "seafood." Although previous studies have explored the lyrics of Manado songs extensively, there remains a notable lack of research specifically focused on traditional Minahasan food names within these songs. The research utilizes a qualitative approach, specifically a phenomenological method, within an ethnographic research framework. The analysis aims to evaluate the frequency and preferences of international tourists regarding Minahasan cuisine. The research employs a combination of observation, participant observation, and interviews to gather data. Manado City and Minahasa Regency informants are selected using purposive sampling for interviews and observations. This perspective is supported by evidence showing that some communities can effectively engage with various forces. The finding show that the vocabulary of traditional Minahasa food names in Manado songs includes various types of Dabu-Dabu, such as Dabu-Dabu Biasa, Dabu-Dabu Lilang, Dabu-Dabu Iris, Dabu-Dabu Lemong, Dabu-Dabu Roa, Dabu-Dabu Cakalang, Dabu-Dabu Bakasang, and Dabu-Dabu Lompa. These terms illustrate the rich and intricate culinary diversity of Minahasa, showcasing the depth of local culture. Secondly, the meanings of these food names in Manado songs go beyond their literal definitions, serving as homonyms with social, cultural, and economic implications. These meanings highlight the profound relationship between food and Minahasa identity, underscoring food’s role as a symbol and essential element of their daily life and cultural traditions.

Development Strategy of Betta Fish (Betta sp.) Business in Manado City, North Sulawesi-Indonesia

Development Strategy of Betta Fish (Betta sp.) Business in Manado City, North Sulawesi-Indonesia