Small And Medium Research Articles

The Implication of E-Commerce Application in SMEs

This research aims to explore the implication of e-commerce application among Small and Medium (SM) Malay entrepreneurs involved in the Malaysian food and beverage manufacturing industry based on three perspectives: technology, competition, and suppliers. A survey questionnaire was developed following the three variables. Furthermore, a pilot study was conducted to identify the necessary improvements to be made to the instrument. The respondents involved SM Malay entrepreneurs who are e-commerce application users, with a 68.4% response rate. The empirical data were statistically analysed via stepwise multiple regression. Resultantly, the variables of competition and supplier influenced the implication of e-commerce application among SM Malay entrepreneurs.

Power Outage Perils: Assessing the Impact of load-Shedding on SMEs in Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, South Africa.

This qualitative case study delves into the profound impact of load-shedding, the deliberate and temporary interruption of electricity supply, on small and medium (SMEs) in the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality (EMLM) of South Africa. The study, conducted within an interpretive research paradigm and a qualitative methodology, provides a nuanced understanding of how institutional forces shape SMEs' behavior, decision-making, and overall functioning in the face of energy disruptions. The persistent power cuts due to load-shedding have had a substantial toll on the survival of SMEs in the EMLM, with businesses across diverse sectors, including hospitality, beauty, manufacturing, retail, and services, struggling to maintain operations. The study brings to light the multifaceted challenges SMEs face, such as disruptions to daily activities, equipment damage, and significant financial losses. It also presents a concerning trend of layoffs by SMEs in the region, contradicting the National Development Plan’s (NDP) employment creation goals. The findings provide valuable insight for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, underlining the urgent need for collaborative efforts to develop tailored programs, promote alternative energy sources, and advocate for policies that prioritize the energy needs of SMEs. The study acknowledges limitations related to geographical specificity, temporary constraints, and data source reliance and recommends further research to extend the geographical scope, conduct longitudinal analyses, and incorporate diverse data collection methods. By addressing these limitations, further studies can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the broader challenges and potential solutions faced by SMEs amid energy-related crises.

The Organizational Profile of SMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in the Manufacturing Sector: A Comprehensive Analysis

The Organizational Profile of SMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in the Manufacturing Sector: A Comprehensive Analysis

Consumer Preferences on Processed Herbs and Spices Products of SMEs in Sukoharjo

The demand for herbs and spices products in Indonesia has been steadily increasing each year, especially since the pandemic of COVID-19 pandemic. Information from various media about the benefits of herbs and spices for maintaining health and body stamina has encouraged people to consume the products and their derivations forms. The emergence of various processed herbs and spices products requires producers to better understand consumer behavior. This research aims to understand the decision-making process of purchasing and consumer preferences for processed spice and herbal products produced by SMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in Sukoharjo Regency. The research involved 103 respondents from Sukoharjo Regency who have consumed herbs and spices products made by SMEs during the last three months. Descriptive methods were conducted through direct interviews with consumers using questionnaires, while conjoint analysis was used to determine the attributes most considered by consumers when making a purchase. The research findings show that the characteristics of consumers of processed herbs and spices products in Sukoharjo Regency are generally dominated by females, aged 17 to 25 years, mainly students, with a monthly income of around IDR 2,000,000. There are three main attributes considered when selecting products, namely taste (23,2%), sugar content (19,1%), and serving forms (12,4%), while the brand attribute has the lowest importance value at 9.4%.

ANALYSIS OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN SMALL AND MEDIUM TEXTILE INDUSTRIES IN MAJALAYA, WEST JAVA

The competitiveness of the textile industry is determined by the implementation of knowledge management. Therefore, this research aimed to describe and analyze the implementation of knowledge management in small and medium (SMEs) textile industry in Majalaya, West Java. An exploratory descriptive design was used with an inductive approach and qualitative methods. Data collection was carried out through interviews and observations, while the analysis was conducted through stages of data reduction, display, and conclusion. The results showed that SMEs textile industry in Majalaya, West Java did not implement knowledge management optimally. There were three internal problems, namely the low skill level of the workforce, low mastery of technology, and weak learning culture. The impact of the problem was the high dependence on the knowledge of the owner and supervisor, the occurrence of hostages between the owner, supervisor, and employees, and labor practices causing companies to lose potential workforce. In this context, the implementation of knowledge management experienced obstacles, such as lack of management and leadership support, weak learning culture, low mastery of information technology, limited technological infrastructure, lack of adequate training and education practices, and human resource management practices.

Leadership as a factor of subsistence of MSMEs in Tenosique, Tabasco

The importance of leadership in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is undeniable in today's business landscape. These organizations, often characterized by small size and limited resources, rely heavily on effective leaders to navigate challenges of competitiveness, thrive in competitive markets, and achieve sustainable growth. Therefore, this research, through a qualitative approach, with inductive and interpretative logic, based on documentary analysis and non-experimental, cross-sectional and correlationalcausal type, seeks to propose a leadership model that fits the context of study and positively influences the growth of MSMEs in Tenosique, Tabasco, in order to achieve their subsistence, growth and competitiveness. The study is supported by the use of surveys conducted with previously identified experts in the field and is supported using the Minitab statistical software with the linear regression technique for the analysis of the data.

The Impact of Social Media Adoption on SMEs’ Performance: A TOE Framework Content Analysis

This content analysis aims to investigate how the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework can be used in the field of business management. The selected articles were confined within TOE framework, social media adoption as the mediator and small and medium sized-enterprises’ (SMEs) performance in Kelantan, Malaysia. A total of 15 articles were regarded as fitting the scope. The articles were analysed using the QSR NVivo 10 software in which coding and categorisation of the attributes according to the list of nodes were performed. As a result, the content analysis suggests that technological, organizational and environmental context sub-dimensions could be considered for the TOE framework in future research. Apart from that, future researchers could refer to the frequency analysis performed on those 15 articles in providing practical recommendations and guidelines for SME managers to effectively leverage social media platforms to enhance performance within the TOE framework. Overall, this research provides a comprehensive and systematic approach to studying the impact of social media adoption on SMEs’ performance.

Business model canvas MSME feasibility in zeolite powder production

Zeolite stone is a natural material that exists in the world, and in Indonesia, zeolite stone has not been massively exploited. Zeolite stone is widely used as a construction material as tiles and paving stones, which are generally used for architectural building walls, pool walls and pool floors. As a result of this production, there are small irregular pieces of zeolite that are not utilized so that these become waste. Due to the presence of this waste, it is important that this research aims to analyze the feasibility of a new business, namely processing zeolite stone waste into zeolite powder as a small and medium community enterprise (MSMEs). A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods is used for business feasibility analysis. Data collection uses a survey method to identify the readiness of raw materials, production equipment, markets, and resource requirements, as a basis for analyzing the feasibility of running a zeolite powder production business. Furthermore, an analysis of the cost requirements and feasibility benefits of running a business is carried out using the business model canvas (BMC) method. The survey results show that the raw material for zeolite stone in one mine can provide raw materials for 30 years, hammer mill machines are available on the market as production tools, the market for zeolite powder in Indonesia is quite low, but consumers in ASEAN countries are very high. The results of this business plan analysis are profitable, so the zeolite powder production business is declared feasible to run.

Volatile Rationality of Industrial Organizations

The first step in the analysis and argumentation is the building of an analytical concept of rationality to be applied in the case study. The analytical work follows the distinction of actors, relations and processes as constructive axes of the paradigm of social interaction. The second step is the selection of the highly intriguing case of the volatile organizational rationality of the Nokia Corporation for subject matter of the analysis. Third, the research questions for guiding the efforts for precise descriptions, explanations and forecasting have been formulated. Fourth, the specifics of the actors influencing changes of Nokia’s organizational rationality have been described and explained. Fifth, the relevance of the relational networks has been analysed as factor for organizational volatility of Nokia. Sixth, the numerous smalland medium range processes are presented as a major factor influencing the organizational rationality of the Corporation. Seventh, the fusion of the information about actors, relations and processes as factors of the volatility of Nokia’s organizational rationality and interpretation of the changes of Nokia’s rationality as part and parcel of the global trend of upgrading and degrading of the rationality of industrial organizations. .

The Role of the Zimbabwean Government in the Implementation of Management Accounting among Small and Medium Enterprises

Purpose: This paper aimed to investigate the role of the Zimbabwean government in the implementation of Management Accounting Practices (MAPs) among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Management accounting is a crucial instrument for success, particularly for SMEs, according to earlier studies. The study noted that there is a dearth of literature on the government's support for the adoption of management accounting SME sector. Methodology: Semi-structured interviews were used to gather information from 88 participants. Zimbabwe has no SME database, hence, a chain referral sampling technique was used. The data were interpreted using qualitative content analysis. Findings: The study found that there is little that is done by the Zimbabwean government in promoting the use of management accounting among SMEs The areas covered in government-sponsored training for SMEs are bookkeeping, entrepreneurship, and tax preparation; management accounting is not addressed. Originality/Value: In order to increase public understanding of MAPs, the research advises the Zimbabwean government to conduct seminars, launch awareness-raising campaigns, and establish policies that encourage the use of management accounting.

Innovation and digital transformation index in the use of information and communication technologies in the management of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the city of Xalapa, state of Veracruz of Mexico

The general objective of the research is to identify the rate of innovation and digital transformation that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MIPYMES) currently have with the use of information and communication technologies TIC´s). We believe that after what happened to all organizations and companies with the COVID19 pandemic and the return to a new reality of organizing, operating, managing and directing companies, it is necessary for the personnel of the different hierarchical levels to get involved. with the use and mastery of information and communication technologies. The following questions help us to establish our hypothesis: Does the use of TIC´s in the organization influence decision-making at the management level? Is the age of the managers or owners of MYPYMES related to the use of TIC´s in the organization? Our study has a quantitative and qualitative approach; we will look at various pertinent data on variables and contexts in the study. For all of the above, we are interested in carrying out this research on MYPYMES since they represent a high impact on the economy of the city and if there is any relationship between innovation and business well-being.

Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFA) of Green Marketing Strategies on Marketing Performance the Mediating Role of Competitive Advantage: A Case of Small and Medium (SME) in Ethiopia

Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFA) of Green Marketing Strategies on Marketing Performance the Mediating Role of Competitive Advantage: A Case of Small and Medium (SME) in Ethiopia

Role of Pesantren in Improving Sociopreneurs of the Community Around Pesantren in Palembang City

The function of pesantren besides education and da'wah is community empowerment. One of the implementations of the empowerment function is the role of Pesantren in increasing Sociopreneurship in the community around the pesantren. So, this study suggests the role of pesantren in increasing the Sociopreneurship of the Islamic Boarding School Community in Palembang City. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods and field research methods. Data collection techniques were carried out using observation, and interviews by distributing 30 questionnaires to pesantren administrators and local communities. The study found that social entrepreneurship in pesantren is carried out by providing students with the skills to run a business and collaborate with SMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) to develop businesses. Pesantren also provides economic assistance to socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. The development of Sociopreunership carried out by pesantren has a positive impact on the community around the pesantren, especially in improvement an living standards.

Development of directions for optimizing the conditions for the functioning subjects of small and medium businesses in the Republic of Kazakhstan based on the experience of developed countries

The article reveals the development of directions for optimizing the conditions for thefunctioning subjects of small and medium businesses in the Republic of Kazakhstan based on theexperience of developed countries. The article introduces the study of small and medium businessesdevelopment based on the experience of the United States, France, Germany, and Singapore. Theworld experience is of particular interest in studying the facilitation of state support for small andmedium enterprises. The particular attention is focused on the role and significance of the SMEsactivities in various countries, namely, the micro and macroeconomic indicators, such as the levelof competition and employment, the introduction of new technologies and production efficiency,structural changes in the economy, etc. depend on the efficiency and scale of the SMEs activity.The experience of developed countries indicates that the development and expansion of smalland medium-sized enterprises create favorable conditions for economic recovery, a competitiveenvironment is being developed, as well as the sectoral and regional monopoly is being overcome.

SSD SmartRisk, a decision support system to help non-expert decision makers in case of chemical accidents

Chemicals may generate accidents that can affect workers as well the general population and the environment. Decision making in such circumstances might be very difficult, especially for small and medium (SME) enterprises that do not have their own experts. A decision support system – SSD SmartRisk- was developed by the authors, to help in such situations. SSD SmartRisk may be used as a roadmap with links to reliable and relevant sources of information and tools or by employing commercially available decision support software. The exemplification presented here refers to chemical hazards, but the system may be adapted for other types of risks. The system combines hazards and quantity of chemicals to make a preliminary ranking of the overall facility risk. It then recommends risk-related measures and provides indications and links to existing tools that help put the measures into practice. The SME for which SmartRisk was made appreciated its support in making decision of its own or when collaborating with external experts or suppliers.

Laporan Keuangan Mudah dengan Si APIK bagi UMKM

Financial reports are very important when running a business, from micro, small andmedium enterprises (MSMEs) to large scale ones. Financial reports are made so thatentrepreneurs can operate their business properly and can analyze their profits and losses. And itcan also be useful to apply for capital. With the development of technology, making financialreports is easier because there are many applications that can be installed on smart phones. SiAPIK is a financial information recording application that can help MSMEs to do books andrecord their every financial transaction. This community service activity aims to provide financialmanagement and accounting counseling, training on how to download the Si APIK applicationusing the Play Store on an Android cellphone and how to make easy financial reports for OK OCE(Jakpreneur) DKI Jakarta MSMEs. The activity was carried out online using the Zoom media with56 participants. The results of this community service activity are an increase in knowledge aboutthe importance of making financial reports and OK OCE (Jakpreneur) DKI Jakarta SMEs canpractice making financial reports with the Si APIK application using an Android cellphone.Suggestions from this activity are that business actors need to be given further simulations usingcomputers and smart phones in implementing the Si APIK application to make financial reportsfor DKI Jakarta OK OCE (Jakpreneur) MSME actors.

MEMPROGRAMKAN AKSES PEMBIAYAAN SYARIAH BAGI USAHA MIKRO KECIL DAN MENENGAH DESA GUNUNG SARI, KECAMATAN PAMIJAHAN, BOGOR

This community service aims to Program Access to Sharia Financing for Micro, Small andMedium Enterprises. The subject of this community service is the community of Gunung SariVillage, Pamijahan District, Bogor Regency, West Java Province. In this community service,activities are carried out based on a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The resultsof this community service are that in addition to providing financing assistance to MSMEs, Islamicbanks must accompany the running of the business and be involved intensely to monitor to ensureMSMEs that receive financial assistance are able to manage finances. well. With this communityservice, it can be concluded that people who work in MSMEs will increase their income andwelfare and of course will directly reduce poverty. engage in business activities that involve formalfinancial institutions.

Challenges Affecting Financial Performance of Smalland Medium Sized Firms in Kenya

Financial performance, in a broader sense, refers to the extent to which a firm's financial objectives have been met. This study aimed to evaluate the obstacles impacting small and medium-sized firms' financial performance in Kenya. The study's foundation was the body of existing literature, particularly on the variables affecting performance in small and medium-sized businesses, which was used to pinpoint these difficulties. The study's descriptive survey design was used. Nine hundred and eighteen businesses answered questionnaires from the researcher. To gather primary data for this study, standardized questionnaires were used. The collected data were subjected to correlation analysis, with the findings presented using scatter diagrams. The study established a positive linear relationship between the financial performance of SMEs and each of the variables: capital adequacy, human resources commitment, and customer loyalty.

Morphometric aspects of studying the features of age structural reconstruction of the walls of the prostate arteries

Summary. Age structural changes in the organ artery to date are the subject of study for morphologists and clinicians. At the same time, the age features of remodeling of the prostate arteries remain poorly understood. The aim of the study – morphometric study of the features of age structural reconstruction of the prostate artery wall. Materials and Methods. Morphometrically studied the structural age reconstruction of the prostate artery wall of 45 white rats, which were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 consisted of 15 animals aged 6 months, group 2 – 30 rats aged 24 months. Euthanasia of animals was performed by bloodletting under conditions of thiopental anesthesia. Histological micropreparations were made from the prostate gland, which morphometrically determined the outer and inner diameters, intima thicknesses, media, adventitia, intimo-medial, intimo-adventitia, adventitial-medial indices of arteries of small and medium calibers, relative volumes of damage endotheliocytes. Quantitative morphological parameters were processed statistically. Results. The age structural reorganization of the arterial walls of the prostate gland, which was characterized by an increase in the thickness of the media, adventitia, atrophy of the intima, violation of the relationship between their morphometric parameters, increasing the number of damaged endothelial cells. The detected structural changes dominated in the arteries of small caliber of the studied organ, which play a major role in ensuring blood supply to the studied organ. The increase in the relative volume of damaged endothelial cells in the arterial bed of the prostate in laboratory white male rats was mainly due to apoptotically altered endotheliocytes, the number of which increases with age. Conclusions. With age, morphological changes in the walls of the prostate arteries of laboratory adult white male rats are characterized by their thickening, narrowing of the lumen, atrophic processes in the intima, increasing thickness of the media and adventitia, disruption of relations between them, increasing the relative volume of damaged endoteliocytes. The severity of age-related structural changes in the walls of the arterial bed of the prostate dominates in the arteries of small caliber

Supply chain issues in small and medium retailing: a systematic review and future research agenda

The research on small and medium (SME) retailing has several dimensions, among which the supply chain issues have gained significant attention. The objectives of this review are: 1) to identify the major and emerging supply chain issues in SME retailing using keyword co-occurrences; 2) to find the commonly used modelling approaches in different SME retail sectors; 3) to propose a framework to map the future research avenues. The co-word analysis resulted in the identification of four major ongoing research themes, namely 'consumer behaviour', 'supply chain', 'customer value', and 'food retailing', while 'service quality' is identified as an emerging theme. Among the major research themes, 'food retailing' has received recent attention, especially among the developing countries. Regression, factor analysis, structural equation modelling and descriptive statistics are the most commonly used modelling approaches. Practitioners and decision-makers could use the supply chain issues identified to develop further strategies for improving SME retailers' performance.