SMe Group Research Articles

Pengenalan Penggunaan Media Sosial Sebagai Sarana Untuk Memasarkan Produk Kepada Mitra UMKM

The impact of the pandemic has been felt in all aspects of life, especially the economy in Indonesia. There are many business sectors that have been forced out of business because they are unable to deal with the brunt of this deadly virus. As time goes by, conditions that are getting better after the pandemic require entrepreneurs to start opening their businesses again. The existence of positive opportunities makes MSME actors have enormous potential to be successful in the market, if they can adopt the right marketing strategy. The SME group in the Depok area, to be precise, the Azalea Grand Depok City Sector, have started learning to build small businesses in local residential areas. Before this activity was carried out, several participants were recorded as not having Social Media accounts, not even using Social Media for their product marketing activities. After this activity was held, it was discovered that 90% of the Counseling and Training participants had Social Media Accounts, 90% had Instagram/Tiktok accounts, 80% used their accounts to promote their products, and 95% stated that the counseling and training was useful for them.

Palladium‐Catalyzed α‐Selective Halogenation of Triptycene Using Sulfur Directing Group

AbstractFunctionalized triptycene derivatives have attracted significant research interest because of their potential applications in many research fields. Although the conventional Diels‐Alder reaction of anthracenes with benzynes has been a versatile synthetic tool for functionalized triptycenes, it is hardly possible to control the product regioselectivity. In this report, we demonstrate the selective synthesis of 1,8,13‐trisubstituted triptycenes by Pd‐catalyzed α‐bromination. As for the directing group, SMe group was the most effective to facilitate the halogenation of the proximal three benzene rings. The obtained product was further derivatized through allylation and Rh‐catalyzed hydroboration reactions.

Empowerment of PKK in Keliling Benteng Ulu Village, West Martapura District by Utilizing TOGA into an Instant Drink with Commercial Value

Keliling Benteng Ulu Village (KBU) in West Martapura Subdistrict, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, is an adopted village under the supervision of the Undergraduate Medical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Lambung Mangkurat University. Previously, they distributed TOGA plant seeds and conducted educational sessions on their benefits. In the current phase, five residents are selected for training in creating instant herbal drinks from TOGA plants, supported with necessary tools. The resulting herbal drink, named "Jamu WIRAS," is linked with the "KBU Sehat" SME group. After initial training on creating and packaging, participants will autonomously produce the drink, providing photo and video documentation. A WhatsApp group facilitates communication between the service team and SME group. The marketing involves the district-level Women's Welfare Organization's assistance and integration into various events.

Synthesis of 3,6-substituted 2-methylthio-4-pyrones by acylation of ketene dithioacetals via soft enolization

The tandem acylation-heterocyclization of ketene dithioacetals was performed via soft enolization in MgBr2·OEt2/NEt3 system. A series of 3,6-substituted 2-methylthio-4-pyrones were obtained with a wide functional group tolerance. The reaction showed a good scalability, and the isolation of the products was performed by crystallization without the use of chromatography. Some transformations of the obtained 2-methylthio-4-pyrones, including substitution of the SMe group with N-nucleophiles, have been demonstrated for the preparation of functionalized 4-pyrones as analogs of several bioactive molecules.

Fluorenylidene-Cyclopentadithiophene-Based Asymmetric Bistricyclic Aromatic Ene Compounds: Synthesis and Substituents Effects.

Low band gap materials have always been a focus of attention due to their potential applications in various fields. In this work, a series of asymmetric bistricyclic aromatic ene (BAE) compounds with fluorenylidene-cyclopentadithiophene (FYT) skeleton were facially synthesized, which were modified with different substituents (-OMe, -SMe). The FYT core exhibit twisted C=C bond with dihedral angels around 30°, and the introduction of -SMe group can provide additional S···S interaction between molecules, which is conducive to the charge transporting. The UV-Vis spectra, electrochemistry and photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that these compounds have relatively narrow band gaps, particularly, the -SMe modified compounds have slightly lower HOMO and Fermi energy levels than that of the -OMe modified compounds. Furthermore, PSCs devices were fabricated with the three compounds as HTMs, and FYT-DSDPA exhibit the best performance among them, revealing the fine-tuning band structure could influence properties of HTMs.

Do patient-reported outcomes of miniscrew-supported maxillary expansion in adolescent patients differ between slow and rapid activation protocol?

Single-center randomized clinical trial with two parallel arms. The protocol of the study was approved by the institutional review board (IRB) of the Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University (IRB: 00010556-IORG: 0008839) and registered in Clinicaltrials.gov (identifier number: NCT04225637). Before the trial commencement, parents/legal guardians signed informed consents. The study complied with the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials). 30 adolescent patients aged between 12 to 16 years with transversely deficient maxilla requiring skeletal maxillary expansion were recruited to be included in the study. Patients received miniscrew-supported Penn expanders and they were randomly allocated (ratio 1:1) into two groups based on the activation protocol; slow maxillary expansion (SME = turn every other day) or rapid maxillary expansion (RME = 2 turn/day). The patient-reported outcome measures were the following: pain, headache, pressure, dizziness, speech, chewing and swallowing difficulties, swallowing difficulty. The participants rated the reported outcomes using numeric rating scale (NRS) at 4 time points: t1 = before appliance insertion, t2 = after first activation, t3 = after 1 week of activation, and t4 = after last activation. Patients were advised not to use analgesics, and to contact their provider in case of severe pain. Descriptive measures and patient-reported outcomes at various time points were calculated. Comparisons between the two groups at each time point were assessed using Mann-Whitney U-test. Comparisons of time points in each group were assessed using theFriedman test and followed by post-hoc tests with Bonferroni correction. 6 patients were not included in the analysis for different reasons, allowing a total of 24 patients (12 patients in each group) to be analyzed. Mean ages of the patients in the SME and RME group were 14.30 ± 1.37 and 15.07 ± 1.59, respectively. Median scores were in the bottom quartiles of NRS for all reported outcomes. RME group reported significantly higher scores for all measured variables, with exception of headache and dizziness, which showed no statistical difference between the two group. Mild to moderate discomfort and functional limitation is anticipated with the activation of miniscrew-anchored Penn expanders. Slow activation protocol provided a better overall patient experience when compared to a rapid activation protocol.

Resolve model in mapping the circular economy initiatives of Silesian enterprises

Purpose: Changes taking place in the modern world, caused by the depletion of natural resources, and the resulting need to search for such production methods that lead to the minimisation of extraction and processing of primary raw materials, point to the need for a paradigm shift in business towards the implementation of closed material cycles. The aim of this article is to assess the extent to which Silesian enterprises are implementing initiatives related to the implementation of a circular economy with the use of the ReSOLVE model, a research framework that facilitates an overview and mapping of activities that form the basis for building circular business models. Design/methodology/approach: The study covered companies of different sizes (both SMEs and large entities) which operate in the Silesian Voivodeship. A non-probabilistic and purposive sample was selected, which ultimately included 36 companies (25 SMEs and 11 large companies). Findings: The study shows that the surveyed SMEs are much more active (when compared to large enterprises) in taking measures that, according to the ReSOLVE model, fall into the categories of Regenerate and Share. In turn, the advantages of large enterprises relate to, among other things, designing products to ensure their longer life cycle, reducing waste production and using systems/equipment that optimise resource consumption, recovering raw materials, implementing virtual services, and upgrading existing or using new technological solutions. In relation to large enterprises, the respondents indicated legal barriers as the most important, while in the SME group, market barriers, including in particular higher costs associated with the production of circular products, were mentioned. Originality/value: The study results presented in the article complement the previous literature on strategic directions, barriers and benefits while building circular business models. The key scientific contribution of the article is to confirm, in the reality of the Polish economy, the usefulness of the ReSOLVE model for identifying activities related to the implementation of a circular economy at the organizational level. Keywords: circular economy; ReSOLVE. Category of the paper: historical case study.

Five-Coordinated Dysprosium Single-Molecule Magnet Functionalized by the SMe Group.

A five-coordinate mononuclear Dy(III) complex with a C4v geometry (square-pyramid), [Dy(X)(DBP)2(TMG(H))2] [X = 3-(methylthio)-1-propoxide, DBP = 2,6-di-tert-butylphenoxide, and TMG(H) = 1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanidine] (1), was designed and synthesized. The complex displays a large anisotropy barrier of 432 cm-1 in the absence of a dc magnetic field benefiting from the strong interaction between the phenolate and Dy(III) ion. Ab initio calculations reveal that the most possible relaxation pathway is going through the second excited state. The terminal SMe group in the apical position furnishes the possibility of depositing it on the Au surface by the strong Au-S bond.

Participatory Communication of Industrial Workers in Supporting Intako Msme Branding

The purpose of this study was to determine the participatory communication of industrial craftsmen in supporting the branding of Intako SMEs in Sidoarjo. Collecting data using interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis was carried out by analysis according to Miles and Huberman which consisted of data reduction, data presentation and verification withdrawal. The results showed that in supporting the branding of Intako bags and suitcases, the Sidoarjo district industry and trade office supported the Small and Medium SME Industry, namely by providing training to craftsmen, these trainings included increasing skills that were more directed at their human resources, where craftsmen or entrepreneurs to improve their skills. Furthermore, the forms of participatory communication of industrial craftsmen in supporting the branding of Intako bags and suitcases are in the form of heteroglossia, dialogic, polyphony, and carnival. Heteroglossia communication is characterized by a lack of capital to buy raw materials, capital is the most important factor in the running of an MSME in which capital is used as the development of a business. Then from a dialogical perspective it emerged when group members attended training meetings and workshops. The participation of polyphony also emerged, namely when the training and workshop expressed ideas or opinions openly. And lastly, in terms of participatory communication, the carnival SME group of bag and suitcase craftsmen Intako also appeared at a promotional event held by the Industry and Trade Office of Sidoarjo Regency.

Divergent Approach for Tris-Heteroleptic Cyclometalated Iridium Complexes Using Triisopropylsilylethynyl-Substituted Synthons.

Bis-heteroleptic cyclometalated iridium complexes of the form Ir(La)2(acac), where La is a substituted 2-phenylpyridine derivative and acac is an acetylacetonato ligand, are a useful class of luminescent organometallic complexes for a range of applications. Related tris-heteroleptic complexes of the form Ir(La)(Lb)(acac) offer the potential advantage of greater functionality through the use of two different cyclometalated ligands but are, in general, more difficult to obtain. We report the synthesis of divergent bis- and tris-heteroleptic triisopropylsilylethynyl-substituted intermediate complexes that can be diversified using a “chemistry-on-the-complex” approach. We demonstrate the methodology through one-pot deprotection and Sonogashira cross-coupling of the intermediate complexes with para-R-aryliodides (R = H, SMe, and CN). The photophysical and electrochemical behaviors of the resultant bis- and tris-heteroleptic complexes are compared, and it is shown that the tris-heteroleptic complexes exhibit subtly different emission and redox properties to the bis-heteroleptic complexes, such as further red-shifted emission maxima and lower extinction coefficients, which can be attributed to the reduced symmetry. It is demonstrated, supported by DFT and time-dependent DFT calculations, that the charge-transfer character of the emission can be altered via variation of the terminal substituent; the introduction of an electron-withdrawing cyano group in the terminal position leads to a significant red shift, while the introduction of an SMe group can substantially increase the emission quantum yield. Most notably, this convenient synthetic approach reduces the need to perform the often challenging isolation of tris-heteroleptic complexes to a single divergent intermediate, which will simplify access to families of complexes of the form Ir(La)(Lb)(acac).

Skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of slow vs rapid activation protocols of miniscrew-supported maxillary expanders in adolescents: A randomized clinical trial.

To compare between skeletal and dentoalveolar effects of slow and rapid activation of miniscrew-supported expanders. A total of 30 patients were randomly allocated to two groups using block randomization and the allocation ratio 1:1. Both groups received maxillary expanders anchored using four miniscrews. Activation protocol was once every other day in the slow expansion (SME) group and twice daily in the rapid expansion (RME) group. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were obtained before expansion and after removal of the expanders. Transverse skeletal and dentoalveolar changes were measured using CBCT. A total of 12 patients in the SME group (mean age, 14.30 ± 1.37 years) and 12 patients in the RME group (mean age, 15.07 ± 1.59 years) were analyzed. RME showed significantly greater widening of the mid-palatal suture at the level of first molars (mean difference [SME - RME] = -0.61 mm), and a greater increase in right and left molar buccal inclination (mean difference= -3.83° and -2.03°, respectively). Percentage of skeletal expansion relative to the jackscrew opening was not significantly different between the groups. Palatal inflammation was evident following appliance removal. Miniscrew mobility and bending were observed with RME. Both SME and RME were effective in correcting skeletal transverse maxillary deficiency. However, RME resulted in more buccal tipping of maxillary molars and in miniscrew failures and bending.

State Aid for SMEs During the Pandemic in Poland

Theoretical background: The global SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic is affecting everyone, either directly or indirectly. To mitigate the negative economic outcome of the restrictions introduced in order to limit the spread of the virus, the majority of countries have introduced a number of solutions enabling enterprises to survive and maintain employment. Poland has also implemented a whole range of instruments aimed at supporting enterprises and people who have lost their livelihood. Purpose of the article: The aim of the paper is to review selected support instruments for enterprises from the SME group and to determine the degree of their use. Research was carried out to verify the hypothesis that these instruments played a significant role in the survival of enterprises, however, their lump sum nature meant that the aid was not adequate to the needs at a micro-economic level. Research methods: Six instruments were subjected to evaluation, i.e. the standstill benefit, exemption from the Social Insurance Institution fees, low-interest loans from the Labour Fund for micro-enterprises, partial financing of business and partial financing of salary costs, as well as a financial subsidy used by 157 SMEs up to November 30, 2020. During the first step, an analysis was conducted regarding the number of instruments that were used by enterprises, in particular, subgroups. In the second step, using a correlation analysis, the amount of aid obtained in 2020 from 6 analyzed instruments under the shields launched in the first half of the year, used by entrepreneurs by the end of 2020, was compared with the revenues and pre-tax results of enterprises from a given sample. Main findings: State aid was necessary to maintain jobs and satisfactory financial conditions of companies. However, the aid introduced in the first months of the pandemic did not match the real needs of enterprises. The conditions of availability regarding individual instruments made it possible to use them by entities that did not, in reality, require state aid. Nonetheless, from the fall of 2020 (during subsequent waves of the pandemic), the aid was targeted at specific industries, and its use required more stringent conditions to be met.

Assessment of Patient-Centered Outcomes When Treating Maxillary Constriction Using a Slow Removable Versus a Rapid Fixed Expansion Appliance in the Adolescence Period: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate and compare the levels of pain, discomfort, and functional impairments between slow and rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in treating skeletal maxillary constriction in the adolescence period (i.e., between 12 and 16 years).Materials and methodsThe study sample consisted of 52 patients (21 males and 31 females) with maxillary skeletal constriction in the posterior region. The patients were randomly distributed into either RME (26 patients, with a mean age of 13.87 (± 1.31) years) or slow maxillary expansion group (SME, 26 patients, with a mean age of 14.31 (± 1.19) years). The levels of pain, discomfort, and functional difficulties were assessed after 24 hours (T1), 7 days (T2), 15 days (T3), one month (T4), and four months (T5) following the onset of the expansion procedure.ResultsPatients in the RME group encountered significantly greater levels of pain and discomfort than those in the SME group at T1, T2, and T3 (p>0.001). Chewing and swallowing difficulties were significantly greater in the RME group at T1, T2, T3, and T4 (P≤0.001). The pressure on soft tissue was greater in the RME group at T2 and T3 (p>0.001). After four months (T5), the levels of pain and discomfort decreased to their lowest levels, as well as the difficulties of chewing and swallowing, and the pressure on soft tissue were almost non-existent in both groups.ConclusionPatients treated with the removable slow maxillary expander reported lower levels of pain and discomfort, fewer chewing and swallowing difficulties, and less pressure on soft tissues than those treated with the bonded rapid maxillary expander. These difficulties gradually decreased over time in both groups. The lower levels of pain and discomfort may make the SME an effective and comfortable treatment alternative for adolescents with skeletal maxillary constriction.

Implementasi Aplikasi Sistem Peramalan Persedian Barang Menggunakan Metode Single Moving Average Berbasis Web

Forecasting is an estimate of future demand based on several forecasting variables based on historical time series or a process of using historical data (past data) that has been owned to use this model and use this model to estimate future conditions.The Ivori mini market SME group is known to be a mini market that sells daily necessities. The goods provided by the ivori mini market are not focused on only one type of goods, but include all types of goods. Ivori mini market often runs out of stock because there is no inventory planning. The main purpose of making this application is to assist employees in determining inventory planning that must be provided next month. While the method used to make this forecast is a single moving average, one of the time series methods in forecasting. Single Moving Average is a forecasting method that is done by collecting a group of observed values, looking for the average value as a forecast for the future period. The result of this forecasting is to predict the number of sales that will occur in the coming month.

Peningkatan Produktivitas Kelompok UKM Suvenir Desa Pematang Johar, Kabupaten Deli Serdang

Partners for this Community Service program are the Pematang Johar souvenir SME Group/Community, which has 20 members. From the results of discussions with SME partners, it was agreed to solve problems: knowledge related to entrepreneurship, printing/screen printing skills, creativity in screen printing processing that has sales power, building various designs, engineering digital devices, how to do services and trading online systems. Based on the explanation above, in dealing with the difficulties faced by the Pematang Johar souvenir SME Group, it was mutually agreed on the need to provide knowledge and motivation to the SME Group about the importance of entrepreneurship for the future. printing/screen printing skills training. Provide training on t-shirt screen printing production techniques in a comprehensive manner. Facilitate the tools needed for training. screen printing processing creativity that has selling power. create various types of designs using computer applications. use of digital tools. and seeking services and commerce online and using social media. Service results show improvement in terms of: Entrepreneurial understanding, knowledge of production techniques, knowledge of production tools, production quality, design skills, Life Welfare, online marketing techniques, digital printing knowledge, digital printing skills

Changes in Market Orientation of Batik SMES During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Changes in the business environment have been experienced by SMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic, thus placing strong pressure on business sustainability. This case study aims to describe the changes in market orientation carried out by SMEs during the pandemic. The research was conducted at the Association of Written Batik Banyuripan which consists of 62 SMEs in Central Java Province, Indonesia. Data were collected using interviews with the association's administrators and focus group discussions involving all members of SMEs. Triangulation has been carried out to ensure data quality involving SME group leaders, local government as SME coaches, and distributors. The results of the study show that SMEs respond quickly to environmental changes during the pandemic by changing market orientation by expanding the target market, adjusting products according to needs during the pandemic, using online-based technology to promote products and sales transactions. SMEs still maintain the characteristics of written batik. Changes in market orientation carried out by batik SMEs are proven to be able to prevent SMEs from going bankrupt.

Theoretical study of gas-phase detoxication of DMMP and DMPT using ammonia-borane and its analogous compound

The detoxication of DMMP (Dimethyl methylphosphonate) and DMPT (O, S-dimethyl methylphosphonothiolate) via hydrogenation have been investigated computationally employing density functional theory (DFT). In this present study, we aim to explore the direct molecular H2 assisted as well as ammonia-borane (NH3BH3) and 3-methyl-1,2-BN-cyclopentane (denoted as cy-AB) assisted hydrogenation pathways of DMMP and DMPT in order to detoxify them. The detoxication of DMMP has been carried out by successive elimination of two -OMe groups. However, in the case of DMPT, two possibilities have been identified because of two different substituents, -OMe and -SMe. In possibility-I, the elimination of the -OMe group occurs at the beginning, followed by the -SMe group, whereas in possibility-II, the reverse order of elimination occurs for -OMe and -SMe groups. During the detoxication of DMMP using both NH3BH3 and cy-AB as the assisting reagents, the first step has been identified as the rate-determining step (RDS) in which the hydrogens attached to the N- and B-centers of NH3BH3 are transferred to the O-center of PO and P-center, respectively. In harmony with DMMP detoxication, for DMPT also, analyzing the activation barriers, it can be articulated that for both NH3BH3 and cy-AB assisted pathways, both the possibilities are equally feasible as in both the possibilities the common first step is the RDS. Therefore, our computational study is designed to explore the assisting efficiency of NH3BH3 and its cyclic analogue for detoxifying the OPCs.

Implementasi Perda Nomor 8 Tahun 2015 Tentang UMKM Di Kabupaten Serang Dalam Pengembangan Kerajinan Gerabah Di Desa Bumi Jaya Kecamatan Ciruas

This study discusses the Implementation of Regional Regulation No. 8 of 2015 concerning SMEs in Serang Regency in the Development of Pottery Crafts in Bumi Jaya Village, Ciruas District. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation efforts made by the Serang District Government through the Department of Cooperatives, Industry and Trade for micro pottery businesses in Desa Bumi Jaya, Ciruas District. This research uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Determination of informants in this study using purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques are done through observation, direct interviews and documentation. Testing the validity of the data in this study was carried out by triangulating data sources and member checks associated with the theory of public policy implementation Van Metter & Van Horn, Deddy Mulyadi 2016 . Which consists of six indicators namely policy standards and targets, resources, communication between organizations and strengthening activists, implementing agent characteristics, socio-economic and political conditions, and implementor disposition. The data analysis technique uses the concept proposed by Miles and Hubberman. The results showed that the effort to implement Perda Number 8 of 2015 concerning MSMEs in Serang Regency in the Development of Pottery Crafts in Bumi Jaya Village, Ciruas District was still not optimal. This refers to the implementation efforts made by the Department of Cooperatives, Industry and Trade of Serang Regency which are still nature thorough in and are more oriented to routine government work. These conditions ultimately hindered the process of implementation for pottery artisans in Desa Bumi Jaya. The researcher recommends that the Department of Industry and Trade Cooperatives of Serang Regency to provide assistance in the form of capital for each pottery SME group in Bumi Jaya Village for the implementation of the perda, has integrity to the MSME pottery actors in Bumi Jaya Village to more intensely provide an understanding of based marketing ways e-commerce to improve better product competitiveness by making existing earthenware vessels in Bumi Jaya Village become icons or landmarks in Serang Regency that prioritize the potential of the region and provide new innovations that will increase the knowledge of the craftsmen to technology literacy

Efektivitas Sosialisasi Lapak Desa terhadap Pemasaran Online (E-Commerce) Berbasis Syariah

Socialization of activities is carried out by visiting the community or business owners directly and providing information related to this village website. Evaluation of activities, visiting the community and digging up information about community knowledge in conducting information and education must be continuously conveyed to the community, and supervision must also be carried out so that the community is educated and has the ability to operate technology. In fact, digital marketing launched by Tiyuh Pulung Kencana has a large commercial impact on business if it is implemented through various targeted assistance and socialization. In addition, essentially in Islam the muamalah system is based on permissibility/permissibility. However, the low willingness and understanding of the SME group in the use of information technology as a means to market their products is one of the obstacles faced when carrying out this socialization.

Efektivitas Sosialisasi Lapak Desa terhadap Pemasaran Online (E-Commerce) Berbasis Syariah

Socialization of activities is carried out by visiting the community or business owners directly and providing information related to this village website. Evaluation of activities, visiting the community and digging up information about community knowledge in conducting information and education must be continuously conveyed to the community, and supervision must also be carried out so that the community is educated and has the ability to operate technology. In fact, digital marketing launched by Tiyuh Pulung Kencana has a large commercial impact on business if it is implemented through various targeted assistance and socialization. In addition, essentially in Islam the muamalah system is based on permissibility/permissibility. However, the low willingness and understanding of the SME group in the use of information technology as a means to market their products is one of the obstacles faced when carrying out this socialization.