Primary Research Data Research Articles

Representations of Entrepreneurship in Local Media: A Comparative Analysis

Entrepreneurial culture is a key element of the success of entrepreneurial ecosystems. Previous studies have shown that regional levels of entrepreneurial activity tend to remain persistent over long periods of time and that cultural attitudes in favour of entrepreneurship and rooted in the history of the region can influence innovation activity and new business formation today. Prior research has studied the entrepreneurial culture investigating individuals’ perceptions, attitudes, values, and entrepreneurial personality fit. However, such approaches fail to address the importance of social representations of entrepreneurship as a part of entrepreneurial culture. The aim of this study is to increase understanding about the local entrepreneurial culture within entrepreneurial ecosystems by analysing local media representations of entrepreneurship as indications of local entrepreneurial cultures in the entrepreneurial ecosystem context. The research was carried out as a comparative study of two Finnish regions: Päijät-Häme and South Karelia. The primary research data consists of 120 newspaper articles from regional daily newspapers. The results suggest that in the studied regions local media particularly helps transmit entrepreneurial success stories as an ecosystem service. Also, narratives of entrepreneurial ambition, innovativeness and risk acceptance were transmitted to the local audiences. Some regional differences were also detected, which might reflect the different historical backgrounds and regional levels of entrepreneurial activity. This paper presents the preliminary results of the study which are of value for both ecosystem actors and policymakers designing initiatives to strengthen the local entrepreneurial culture and public discourse promoting entrepreneurship.

The Influence of Perceived Price and Customer Satisfaction on Customer Loyalty for Shopee E-Commerce Online Shopping

This study aims to determine the effect of Price Perception and Customer Satisfaction variables on Customer Loyalty for Shopee E-Commerce Shopping partially. This type of research is quantitative. The population in this study were Shopee consumers in Surabaya, aged 17-25 years who had made at least two purchases at Shopee e-commerce. The sample of this research is 78 respondents. The sampling technique used in this study was no change sample. Collecting data using a questionnaire as a source of primary research data. While the data processing technique used is Partial Least Square (PLS). Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that Price Perception has a significant positive effect on Customer Loyalty, Customer satisfaction has a positive effect on Customer Loyalty.

Comparative Analysis of The Effectiveness of Punishment Over Corruption in Indonesia and Hong Kong

This research aims to compare the effectiveness of punishment imposed on corruption as a crime in Indonesia and Hong Kong. The normative method was employed by conducting library research in the process of data searching, where the authors read and studied the primary and secondary research data. The analysis result concludes that Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 31 of 1999 on Corruption Eradication and Law Number 20 of 2001 on the Amendment to Law Number 31 of 1999 on Corruption Eradication and Law Number 30 of 2002 on Corruption Eradication Commission deal with corruption crimes. Moreover, Indonesia establishes an official body particularly intended to deal with corruption investigations, the Corruption Eradication Commission (henceforth referred to as KPK). In comparison, Hong Kong also governs corruption cases using the Independent Commission Against Corruption Ordinance, Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, and the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance. Further, Hong Kong has Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) as an institution fully authorized to investigate corruption cases. The KPK and ICAC share a similar strategic model but employ different ways of execution. From the effectiveness of the law perspective, Hong Kong seems to demonstrate a more effective approach since the real and deterring sentence is directly imposed on the case to encourage others to think twice before committing corruption. The sentencing in Hong Kong was once lambasted and condemned since it was perceived as violating human rights, but it seems to be the only way for Hong Kong to eradicate corruption effectively. This research recommends that another amendment to Law Number 20 of 2001 on Corruption Eradication. 
 
 Received: 4 February 2023 / Accepted: 15 July 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023

The Effectiveness of Participatory Governance in Budgetary Monitoring and Evaluation in an Information Age: A Case of Fetakgomo-Tubatse Local Municipality

Deepening participatory governance in budgetary monitoring and evaluation is critical to ensuring that local residents' rights to meaningful engagement in municipal governance are realised. It symbolises a paradigm shift in the relationship between municipalities and local residents, particularly in terms of promoting transparency and accountability in the use of municipal financial resources to achieve positive service delivery outcomes. However, proffering opportunities for residents to meaningfully engage in budgetary monitoring and evaluation processes is often met with mixed reactions within municipalities’ governance structures. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of participatory governance in budgetary monitoring and evaluation in the information age in the case of Fetakgomo-Tubatse local municipality. The objectives were to assess participants' understanding of the importance of participatory governance implementation in budgetary monitoring and evaluation, the scope and purpose of the implementation process, associated benefits and barriers, the efficacy of information dissemination and accessibility relating to the outcomes and impact of the process, and the degree of ICTs use towards enhancing timely dissemination and accessibility of the information. The study used a mixed method case study research design. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews and a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire were used to collect primary research data from a purposive and snowball sample of municipal officials (N=8) and ward committee members (N=10). The data was analysed using a seven-stage mixed method data analysis framework developed by Onwuegbuzie and Teddlie (2003). The paper provides the main findings that led to the conclusion that participatory governance in budgetary monitoring and evaluation is implemented ineffectively in the Fetakgomo-Tubatse local municipality; recommendations on how to strengthen its effectiveness and avenues for future research are provided.

Motivasi Sebagai Variabel Mediasi Kompensasi terhadap Kinerja UMKM: Studi Kasus pada Sentra Industri Tempe dan Keripik Tempe Sanan

<p><em>This study specifically tries to see the effect of compensation on the employee performance of MSMEs with motivation as a mediating variable at the Sanan Tempe Chips Industry Center. The method in this study is a type of quantitative research using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis with the WarpPLS approach. This study also uses the Sobel Test to analyze the significant value of the indirect relationship between compensation and employee performance mediated by motivation. In-depth interviews using questionnaires and direct observation were conducted to obtain primary research data. Meanwhile, secondary data was obtained through literature studies from various sources related to the research. A total of 60 respondents were selected as samples in this study using a simple random sampling technique. The results showed that the motivation variable had a significant effect as a mediating variable on the relationship between compensation and employee performance. This means that compensation has an indirect effect on employee performance through motivation.</em></p>

Institutional strengthening in village ecotourism development

This study aims to explore village institutions in managing the tangkas lake ecotourism in Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi Province. This research is based on ecotourism, which is being studied by many researchers as responsible tourism towards socio-economic and environmental sustainability. In addition, institutions in ecotourism management that should be oriented towards the people's economy are often confronted with the interests of a few people. Therefore, based on the objectives of this study, a qualitative method was used with a descriptive exploratory approach to obtain an overview of the findings to answer the research questions. While the primary research data obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. Then the secondary data will go through a review of documents, literature, social media, or others according to the research objectives. The results of the study show that leadership and coordination have been developed quite well, which were initiated directly by the village government. Partnerships that are built in complementary synergies so that they become the basis for developing potential based on academic knowledge. Meanwhile, Lake Tangkas ecotourism promotion facilities have utilized social media with websites and Facebook to Instagram. However, the village government is too structurally involved with policy makers ranging from the village head to the village secretary, while the strategic position of the community can be more dominant. The university carries out dharma service but does not significantly influence the development and contribution of the tangkas lake ecotourism management institution.

Efektivitas E-Recruitment dan Media Sosial Dalam Meningkatkan Minat Pelamar Kerja Generasi Z

According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) of Sukabumi City, the population aged 15 and over is the working-age population. The total labor force in Sukabumi City was known to have increased to 56.86 million in January 2021, compared to 55.74 million in January 2020. The labor force included unemployed persons over the age of 15 who were the employed or employed but temporarily jobless and the unemployed. The research was aimed at determining whether e-recruiting and social media had a significant influence towards increasing Gen Z's willingness to apply for jobs, and evaluating the effectiveness of social media and e-recruiting in evoking the interest in applicants among the Gen Z students in Sukabumi. The primary research data were obtained from respondents and conducted quantitatively using associative descriptive method. The data, collected through questionnaires, consisted of 27 questions. The sample used consisted of 100 higher education students served as respondents from 10 universities in Sukabumi City by means of cluster sampling technique. Likert scale was deployed and multiple linear regression analysis was used for processing the data. Research Findings; e-recruitment and social media have a positive influence on increasing Gen Z job-seeking enthusiasm.
 Keywords : E-Recruitment, Social Media, Interest in Applying for a Job

Challenges Facing Lecturers in Using Virtual Learning to Increase Students' Academic Success

The goal of this study is to identify the difficulties lecturers have when facilitating virtual learning for STKIP PGRI Metro Students at English Education Department. Five English lecturers served as the subjects of this study, which used qualitative descriptive research. Interviews and observations served as the research's primary data collection methods. The Miles and Huberman’s hypothesis has been used to analyse the data in three steps. The study's findings revealed that (a) lecturers face difficulties in the virtual learning process because of students' distance from internet resources, (b) it is challenging to get students and lecturers to explain things clearly, (c) lecturers lack motivation to teach because of students' distance and network issues, and (d) students have limited internet knowledge and it is challenging to start a meeting using a different application. This study shows that there are numerous difficulties when lecturers use virtual learning. Because of their distance from internet sources, the majority of lecturers had problems joining the classroom if the pupils did not participate in virtual classes. The lecturer faces additional obstacles due to their inability to motivate their students to learn. Additionally, the restriction on network access forced the students to respond to the lecturers' explanations and assignments in order to assess their understanding.

Research on the Protection and Industrialization Development of Tuanshan Residential Cultural Resources

Our country's cultural industry has entered a period of rapid development, the development potential of national minority cultural industries is also a powerful grasping hand to promote rural revitalization. Under this background, in order to realize the protection and industrialization development of cultural resources in ethnic minority areas, the paper, based on literature research and field research, under the guidance of the principles of the overall protection, villager main body and community participation, takes the protection and industrialization development of folk dwellings cultural resources in Tuanshan, Honghe Prefecture as the case, sort out the historical evolution, natural conditions and cultural relics of the region. Based on the primary data of field research, this paper analyzes the benign combination of Tuanshan residential houses for cultural resources protection and industrial development from four perspectives: overall landscape, specific architecture, village gate construction and supporting tourism products, and puts forward optimization suggestions with certain reference significance.

Food insecurity among Asian Americans: A scoping review protocol.

Food insecurity is prevalent in the U.S. and is associated with deleterious health, behavioral, and social consequences. Food insecurity is currently addressed largely through public and private food assistance programs (e.g., the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program, and food pantries). A body of research has explored racial and ethnic disparities and differences in food insecurity and coping strategies. However, limited literature has explored these experiences among Asian Americans and Asian origin groups in the United States. The aim of this review is to establish what is known about the experience of food insecurity and nutrition program participation in the Asian American population and among Asian origin groups and to suggest further research and policy action to better address food insecurity in this population. Our review is guided by the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley and refined and outlined by Levac and colleagues and the Joanna Briggs Institute. We will search key terms related to food insecurity and Asian Americans in Medline (Ovid), the Cochrane Library (Wiley), CINAHL Plus with Full Text (Ebsco), PsycINFO (Ebsco), and Scopus (Elsevier). An article will be included if it was published in the English language; is a peer reviewed research manuscript and reports primary research findings from analyses; and describes food insecurity or strategies to cope with food insecurity among individuals of Asian origins living in the U.S. An article will be excluded if it is a book, conference proceedings, or grey literature (e.g., thesis or dissertation); is a commentary, editorial, or opinion piece without primary research data; contains only research conducted outside of the U.S.; includes Asians in the sample but does not provide separate data on food insecurity or strategies to cope with food insecurity among Asians; and describes only dietary changes or patterns but not food insecurity. Two or more reviewers will participate in the study screening and selection process. We will record information from the final articles chosen to be included in the review in a data table template and will also prepare a summary narrative with key findings. Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. The findings from this review will be of interest to researchers and practitioners and inform further research and policy to better address food insecurity among this population.

Study of Foreign Labor Migration Causes of the RA within the Framework of Public Opinion Analysis

Key words. migration, migration mobility, demographic image violation, social opinion, migratory sentiments The article deals with a study of the causes of external migration tendencies of RA conducted in accordance with the methodology of sociological research. This research has a selective nature that preserves the standards used in Sociology. 1 urban and 14 rural settlements in Shirak Marz of RA were included in the sample of the sociological research. The sample survey is compiled with regional, professional, migration as well as gender and age characteristics so that valuable and relevant information could be extracted for further study and usage in the development of migration policy. In this regard, there was a problem of assessing the role and importance of migrants in the development of households in Shirak Marz. At the same time, it was necessary to understand what existential problems were formed by the outflow of the workable population from Armenia in recent years, particularly due to the demographic decline and depopulation. The scope of this topic also covers the question of where the Armenian youth currently wants to go and what are the reasons for the migration trend. The outcomes of the author’s empirical investigation, as mentioned in the document, were derived through systematic validation and analysis of pre-designed protocols. The instruments, crafted by the author, underwent rigorous testing and authentication in educational settings and among the population of 18-year-old migrants domiciled in the city of Gyumri, RA, as well as among the elderly. The report incorporates a comprehensive exposition of the pertinent issue and the delineated objectives of the research. The primary and secondary research data were subjected to instrumental measurements, systematically analyzed, and generated insightful inferences, paving the way for a thought-provoking scientific exposition. The data, obtained in the framework of the article, will be valuable for scientific and public circles, for institutions dealing with migration issues.

Relationship of Supplier Development and Proactive Product Recall with Quality Performance

The objective of this study was to determine how the effect of supplier development and proactive product recall on quality performance. The study used a reliability test and regression analysis using SPSS version 22. The data was collected from 139 supply chain professionals working at various organizations located in Karachi, Pakistan. A Likert scale questionnaire was used to gather the research's primary data. The data collected was then measured using a statistical technique. This study suggested that the quality performance of the firm is positively affected by proactive product recall. In comparison, quality performance does not significantly impact supplier development. This study helps managers in management practice in managing the quality performance of firms. It also helps them to understand the critical role of quality performance. It is recommended that the data be taken from more respondents, increasing its reliability. Due to the questionnaire design, answer errors can be found while collecting the data, and it could be overcome by gathering data through interviews with preferred supply chain professionals face to face.

Investigating Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Decision-Making on Algebraic Tasks

Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) tasks and decision-making are closely related to teaching and learning mathematics. This study aims to investigate teacher PCK in decision-making on different algebra tasks and to see activity in teacher-student interactions. This research is qualitative, with a research approach used as a case study. The participants in this study were only one teacher with different characteristics in mathematics tasks. Data collection consisted of primary research data from class observations, teacher interview transcripts, and researcher notes, while documents such as teacher notes were secondary data. Data analysis was carried out directly based on class observations and interviews. The findings in this study reveal teacher PCK through teacher decision-making regarding algebraic tasks in Swartz & Perkins (2016) three theories of thinking: generating ideas, clarifying ideas, and assessing the reasonableness of ideas.

Analisis Kebijakan Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di Madrasah

The independent curriculum (kurikulum merdeka) has been designed to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students consists of six elements: faith, fear of God Almighty, and noble character; global diversity; cooperation; independence; critical reasoning; and creativity. This research aims to analyze the implementation of independece curriculum carried out by madrasas through the decree of the Ministry of Religious Affair (KMA) Number 347 of 2022. The approach used by researchers is a library research with content analysis method. In this research primary data source such as books, journals, newspapers, and other documents. The results of this research conclude that implementation of independent curriculum (kurikulum merdeka) in madrasas required learning facilities and infrastructure. In addition, educators are needed to understand the curriculum, such as learning achievements (CP), learning objectives (TP), and learning objectives flow (ATP). Beside it, the teacher must be able to integrate the material learning with orientation to strengthen profile of Pancasila students rahmatan lil alamin (P5 PPRA). This qualitative research ultimately has limitations considering that the results of this study do not reflect the implementation of independent curriculum in specific madrasa. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct more comprehensive research with field research.

Improving Household Welfare Through Income Diversity

Accepting income diversity by households is regarded as a crucial step in breaking the vicious cycle of poverty. The study aims to investigate the empirical relationship between household welfare and income diversity. We examine the effects of potential endogeneity brought on by selection bias using instrumental variable static panel model regression. The Uganda National Panel Survey waves were used in the study. The results demonstrate that having a variety of sources of income significantly improves household welfare. The findings further revealed that household welfare is significantly predicted by the household head's education while living in the eastern or northern regions has a negative effect on welfare relative to living in the central region. The methods employed in this research were unable to adequately describe the subjective nature of welfare. Future studies may consider taking a pragmatic approach. The utilization of both primary and secondary data for further research may reveal amazing results. In contrast to past research that only used expenditure as a proxy for welfare, the research study advances the literature on welfare by demonstrating the impact of income diversity on household welfare as measured by poverty status and consumption expenditure. The study extends the welfare theory by showing how diversity of income enhances household welfare using a sample of households in Uganda, a developing economy.

Enhancing Village Empowerment: Strategic Analysis of Using the Siskeudes Application in Bungah Village

This study aimed to determine the application of the Siskeudes application in Bungah Village. The descriptive case study methodology is used in qualitative investigations. Data was collected through private practice, record keeping, and written interviews. Both primary and secondary data were collected. Including written interviews with selected informants and primary research data collected using the SISKEUDES application. Regarding secondary data, researchers found documents in Bungah Village containing information about the population, leadership structure, and past financial reports. Village financial management must be genuine, orderly, effective, and efficient before cash can be allocated. The Village Financial System application helps the community in its obligation to prepare financial reports (Siskeudes). Village officials had difficulty using the siskeudes application when it was implemented in Bungah Village. This study tries to identify the application of the SISKEUDES application in financial management considering the real limitations that occur in the field. Assistance and observation are used to carry out the implementation method which is then described qualitatively. As a result, the Siskeudes program facilitates villages for processing system-based financial reports, but their dissemination is limited by the competence of human resources and substandard village infrastructure. With proper use, this application can be an effective tool in supporting efforts to achieve sustainable development goals at the village level.

Analisis Agenda-setting Policy dalam Proses Penyelenggaraan Formula E di DKI Jakarta

This research aims to analyze studies related to the dynamics of agenda-setting policy in the process of implementing Formula E in DKI Jakarta. This research uses agenda-setting policy theory developed by John W. Kingdon. This research analyzes the interactions carried out by the actors involved in the process of organizing Formula E in DKI Jakarta. The research method used in this research is a qualitative research method. In order to obtain primary research data, researchers interviewed pro and con parties in this research, one of which was the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government and several factions in the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) of DKI Jakarta Province. Researchers also use secondary data originating from various mass media and other literature sources. The results of this research show that there is a polemic of pros and cons in the process of holding Formula E in DKI Jakarta. This polemic exists because there are interests from each party. Through political streams, researchers found the formation of coalitions to fight for the respective interests held by various parties. This aims to include these interests so that they can be put at the top of a policy agenda. Political stream is the most dominant aspect in the dynamics of agenda-setting for the Formula E implementation process in DKI Jakarta.

Analisis Hubungan Pengalaman PKL dan Kemampuan Akademis Siswa terhadap Kesiapan Kerja Siswa SMK : Studi Meta Analisis

Vocational High School (SMK) education, graduates are expected to be ready to enter the world of work. There are problems that cannot be fulfilled, especially in the world of work industry, so that unemployment is increasing. At least the ability of students in the academic field on the work readiness of vocational students. The method used is meta-analysis which collects primary research data from seven sources of articles. This study uses correlation analysis consisting of effect size and summary effect to measure the research hypothesis. The result is that the accepted hypothesis is z = 8.378, p <0.001, 95% CI 0.482 and 0.777 with a positive correlation coefficient of 0.629 in the high category.

Justice In Absentia In Corruption Crimes

Indonesian criminal law adheres to the criminal conviction system in absentia, namely the criminal conviction system in the absence of the Defendant. Justice in absentia is only allowed for traffic offenders. Then how is the judiciary in absentia applied in cases of corruption crimes. This research uses the empirical juridical method, which is an approach that examines secondary data first and then continues by conducting primary data research in the field. In the implementation of the judiciary by means of absentia in corruption cases, it has gone through the investigation stage where the summons against the Defendant is carried out three times, then the Public Prosecutor transfers the case to the Court not accompanied by the Minutes of Examination and Detention. In the examination process before the Court, the Panel of Judges has the authority to give a verdict on the reported criminal act. The Panel of Judges in deciding corruption crimes in absentia in the judgment Number: 8 / Pid.Sus-TPK / 2022 / PN. TJK and 9/Pid.Sus-TPK/2022/PN. TJK The defendant was found guilty of committing a criminal act of corruption by considering juridical, sociological, philosophical considerations.

Further education and mental health during the pandemic: the moral impasse of meritocracy

ABSTRACT Since 2010, government policy in England has positioned further education almost exclusively as employment-orientated training for school leavers whilst also imposing severe budget cuts. During this period, values-based pedagogies that foreground social justice for students, many of whom come from low-income households, have been undermined. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there is evidence that the mental health and well-being of further education students has suffered but little is known about the pandemic’s effects on teachers.This paper presents analysis of primary research data drawn from interviews with a small sample of further education teachers and managers in the English West Midlands about their mental health and well-being during the pandemic. The paper frames the research data by acknowledging that both mental health nursing and further education teaching are currently riven by contradictions with an epistemological basis anchored in meritocratic and neoliberal policy. Using Lefebvrian theory, our analysis suggests that for further education staff, the pandemic has sharpened the tensions experienced in an already precarious professional role. Key findings were that the further education funding regime drove a ‘business as usual’ management attitude during the pandemic, and an intensification of work and the erosion of pedagogical practice negatively affected staff’s mental health.