Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Research Articles

The Influence of Workload and Job Satisfaction on the Performance of Employees of Perumda Tirta Mangutama Badung District with Work Motivation as Mediation Variables

Employee performance is not yet optimal, seen from the effectiveness of resolving complaints and grievances. Employee performance refers to individual work performance which is regulated based on standards or criteria set by an organization. The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of workload and job satisfaction on employee performance with work motivation as a mediating variable. The population in this study were all permanent employees of Perumda Tirta Mangutama, totaling 293. The sample was determined using the Slovin formula with the sampling technique used was proportional stratified random sampling, so that 75 respondents were obtained. The data analysis method used uses descriptive analysis and inferential analysis using Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The research results show that workload has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Workload has a positive and significant effect on work motivation. Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on work motivation. The mediating effect of work motivation shows that work motivation acts as a partial mediator on the influence of workload and job satisfaction on employee performance.

Employee Readiness in Implementing the Core Values of the Indonesian Government Organization “BerAKHLAK”

This research aims to identify employee perceptions of employee readiness to implement the core values of BerAKHLAK, analyze the influence of leadership, organizational support, and commitment to the organization on employee readiness to change, and formulate policy recommendations to increase employee readiness to change. The survey samples chosen to be the subjects of this research were TNI, POLRI, and ASN, who had active work periods of more than one year. Data processing and analysis were performed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The research results show that the respondents in this study were dominated by employees aged 46-55 years. Based on the results of Structural Equation Modeling data processing, leadership variables and organizational support directly influence employee readiness to change. However, a commitment to the organization has little effect on employee readiness to change. Managerial implications can be implemented by the Secretariat General of the National Resilience Council by implementing the POLC (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling) model. In addition, further research is likely to include other factors related to employee readiness to change.

Cost performance analysis of green chemical industrial buildings using blockchain-BIM

ABSTRACT Blockchain technologies have recently garnered substantial attention in research and industry sectors due to their potential advantages across various industries. Blockchain provides an effective solution to address challenges by offering distributed, secure, and permissioned transactional ledgers. This paper introduces an innovative conceptual framework that integrates blockchain technology with building information modeling, specifically designed for digital transactions and smart contracts in the retrofitting of green buildings within the chemical industry. The core objectives include enhancing cost efficiency, fortifying cybersecurity measures, improving information management and sharing, simplifying payment transactions, and promoting sustainability in this specific context. The research, conducted at a chemical facility in Cilegon, Banten, Indonesia, utilizes Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to analyze questionnaire data and identify influential factors. Results indicate that incorporating Blockchain-BIM leads to cost savings of 4.42%, 4.45%, and 4.40% for low-level, medium-level, and high-level retrofitting categories, respectively, highlighting the significant role of Blockchain-BIM in enhancing cost efficiency throughout the retrofitting process.

THE INFLUENCE OF PERCEPTION OF INTERNAL CONTROL ON FRAUD PREVENTION WITH ANTI-FRAUD AWARENESS AS A MODERATION VARIABLE

The occurrence of fraud can have detrimental effects on the integrity, efficiency, and credibility of public institutions. Therefore, it is crucial to thoroughly examine factors that can help mitigate its impact. This study aims to investigate the role of perceptions about internal control in preventing fraud, with anti-fraud awareness as a moderating variable. The research was conducted in the Probolinggo district of East Java, involving 28 regional government organizations. A representative sample of 150 respondents was collected using cluster sampling. Data was collected through an online questionnaire. The data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares Path Modeling (SEM-PLS). The findings of the study indicate a significant positive influence of perceptions about internal control on fraud prevention. However, it was observed that anti-fraud awareness did not enhance the impact of perceptions about internal control on fraud prevention. This research is expected to provide valuable insights for stakeholders involved in fraud prevention, including the regional government organizations in Probolinggo Regency and others.

The Effect of Brand Image and Product Quality on Customer Loyalty with Purchasing Decisions as An Intervening Variable

This research aims to analyze the role of Brand Image and Product Quality on Customer Loyalty with purchasing decisions as an intervening variable with research on Quaker cereal customers in Jabodetabek. This research uses a marketing management theory approach and consumer behavior theory. The population of this research is people who have purchased and consumed Quaker instant cereal products who live in the Jabodetabek area with a sample of 240 respondents. Data analysis method using Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square (SEM PLS). The research results show that brand image does not have a significant effect on purchasing decisions for Quaker products. Brand image does not have a significant effect on customer loyalty through purchasing decisions on Quaker products. Product quality has a significant effect on customers loyalty through purchasing decisions on Quaker products.

Perilaku Petani Milenial Provinsi Jawa Barat dalam Penerapan Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) pada Tanaman Hortikultura

Millennial farmers become superior and competitive human resources as determinants of the progress of agricultural development. Millennial farmers must be adaptive to digitalization technology and innovation and environmentally friendly cultivation techniques to face agricultural development, including climate change challenges. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) behavior is the strategic effort of millennial farmers as an approach to dealing with the impacts of climate change on the agricultural sector, as well as efforts by the agricultural industry to reduce its impact on climate change through efficient management of crops, land and soil, and water. The management is based on three pillars of CSA: 1) Increasing agricultural productivity and income, 2) Improving adaptation and resilience to climate change, and 3) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This study aims to analyze CSA implementation behavior based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) by examining the direct and indirect effects of attitude variables, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and intentions. These variables are measured by integrating TPB with the CSA context. The research sample was 198 respondents of Millennial Farmer Ambassadors and Andalan Farmer Ambassadors in West Java Province, conducted in 2023. This research uses a quantitative approach with the Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) method to analyze complex models with many variables—data collection techniques using questionnaire instruments that have been valid and reliable. The results showed that attitude, perceived behavioral control, and intention significantly influence behavior both directly and indirectly through intention (p-value < α 0.05). Meanwhile, subjective norms do not substantially affect behavior directly or indirectly through intention (p-value > α 0.05). So, it is necessary to develop interventions that strengthen the formation of positive intentions and the need for practical support for subjective norms related to CSA implementation behavior in millennial farmers.

Cost Efficiency of Retrofitting Green Chemical Industrial Buildings

Climate change is a threat and crisis that hit the world today. The green industry is widely implemented in the manufacturing sector as an effort to reduce negative impacts on the environment. The implementation of the green industry is influenced by various factors. The Chemical Industry is one sector that faces challenges in implementing green industry practices. The objective of this paper is to create an innovative conceptual framework that combines blockchain technology and building information modeling. This research examines the concept of green retrofitting in the chemical industry using an assessment based on the Ministry of Public Works and Housing Regulation No. 21 of 2021. The study was conducted in a chemical industry located in Cilegon, Banten, Indonesia. The research method combines Blockchain-Building Information Modeling (BIM) to analyze the cost efficiency of green retrofitting and Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) as a tool to process data from questionnaires and identify influential factors. The results indicate that the use of Blockchain-BIM can reduce retrofitting costs by 4.42% for low-level, 4.45% for medium-level, and 4.40% for high-level categories. This demonstrates that Blockchain-BIM has a significant impact on improving cost performance in the retrofitting process. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-03-04 Full Text: PDF

The Influence of Financial Literacy on Financial Resilience through Financial Planning (Study on BUMDes in East Java)

This research aims to investigate the influence of financial literacy on financial resilience through financial planning, with a special focus on Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) in East Java. Quantitative research methods were used with stratified random sampling techniques to select representative BUMDes samples. The research instrument is a structured questionnaire that measures the level of financial literacy, financial planning and financial resilience of BUMDes. The results of data analysis using the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) approach show that there is a significant positive relationship between the level of financial literacy and financial planning on the financial resilience of BUMDes. The implications of this research provide an in-depth understanding of the importance of financial literacy and financial planning in increasing the financial resilience of BUMDes, so that it can help in designing more effective policies and training programs to support local economic growth at the village level.

The Effect of School Infrastructure Quality and Economic Factors on Academic Achievement of High School Students in East Java

This research investigates the impact of school infrastructure quality and economic factors on the academic achievement of high school students in Central Java through a survey-based quantitative analysis. A diverse sample of 200 participants, including students, teachers, and parents/guardians, provided insights into demographic characteristics, perceptions of school infrastructure, economic conditions, and academic performance. Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was employed to analyze the data. Results indicate positive perceptions of classrooms and laboratories, moderate economic conditions, and varied academic achievements within the sample. The measurement model confirmed the validity and reliability of constructs, while the structural model revealed significant positive relationships between school infrastructure quality, economic factors, and academic achievement. The findings have implications for educational policies, emphasizing the importance of targeted interventions to enhance the overall educational experience in East Java.

Revolutionizing MSMEs: The Impact of Mobile Payment Readiness through TOE Framework

This study seeks to examine the influence of the Technology, Organization, and Environment (TOE) Framework on the adoption of mobile payments and its consequential impact on firm performance. Employing a purposive sampling technique, data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). Questionnaires served as the primary data collection method and were distributed among 202 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Surakarta City. The results underscore that TOE Framework factors, encompassing relative advantage, compatibility, innovativeness, and competitive pressure, wield a positive and significant influence on the adoption of mobile payments. Nevertheless, mobile payment knowledge and external support were found to have no substantial effect on mobile payment adoption. Notably, the study establishes a positive and significant relationship between mobile payment adoption and firm performance. These findings contribute valuable insights for businesses aiming to leverage mobile payment technologies to enhance overall performance in the contemporary business landscape.

Work from Home Arrangements May Boost Employee Happiness

COVID-19 has caused the global community to modify its efforts across all sectors, including corporations. People now "work from home" instead of in an office. This modern, technology-enabled remote job is analogous to telework. This study uses causality-based quantitative research. The goal is to build a conceptual model empirically proving how the balance between work and personal life mediated the impact of work from home on employee happiness. The population of this study is employees of startup companies in Jakarta. The Cochran formula specifies a sample size 96 for huge populations or when the population is unknown. The sampling method was incidental, taking into account location affordability to assure population coverage. The chosen sample consists of employees who engaged in remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis method utilized is Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 4.0.9.6 application. The study found that working from home considerably improves employee happiness. Work-life balance improves significantly with working from home. Maintaining a work-life balance boosts employee happiness. Working from home improves employee happiness by balancing work and personal life. Increasing telecommuting and prioritizing work-life balance will boost employee happiness. The results of this study are used to inform the development of guidelines for startup enterprises or similar organizations seeking to implement remote work arrangements after the COVID-19 era. Keywords: work from home, work-life balance, and employee happiness

CONTRIBUTION OF INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION THROUGH SUKUK INVESTMENT INTEREST IN GENERATION Z

Sukuk investment is significant in overcoming financial problems in the future and has an impact on global financial markets. This study aims to determine the contribution of international recognition through Sukuk investment interest among Generation Z by examining the effect of financial literacy and financial management behavior on Sukuk investment interest, with lifestyle as a moderating variable. This research uses a quantitative approach with primary data type. The sampling technique applies a non-probability sampling method with a purposive sampling type to obtain 400 respondents. Data analysis and hypothesis testing in this study apply the Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM), with the software used in the form of Ms. Excel and Smart PLS. Based on the analysis, the results show that the financial literacy of Generation Z has a positive and significant effect on Sukuk's investment interest. Additionally, the financial management behavior of Generation Z has a positive and significant effect on Sukuk's investment interest. Furthermore, lifestyle can moderate the impact of financial literacy on Sukuk investment interest but cannot reconcile the effect of financial management behavior on investment interest.

Zero Emission Guide by The Last Indonesian Minister Regulation of 2022 Uses Blockchain – BIM for Green Efficiency

As a result of climate change poses a threat and crisis that is currently sweeping the world; one of them is causing drought, rising sea levels, melting polar ice, and heat waves; therefore, the target towards Net Zero Emission (NZE) in 2060 must be an obligation in all countries. Green Building (GB) is a building that meets Building Technical Standards, and It has demonstrated demonstrable success in conserving resources such as water, energy, and other resources. The application of GB principles following the function and classification in every stage of its implementation is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This research aims to analyze the cost of improvement work based on GB assessment, which is an influencing factor in applying the regulation from the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Indonesian government. The Technical Guidelines for GB, through the Minister of PUPR No.1 of 2022, is the latest regulation in Indonesia. Blockchain- Building Information Modelling (BIM) and the Implementation of GB using Structural Equation Modelling–Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) for the analysis. Applying Blockchain-BIM to overcome the cost constraints is proven to increase the cost performance of GB in modern shopping center buildings by 3 - 3.8% in the Basic rating. It is higher when selecting a zero-emission approach for other ratings, dramatically affecting the required green costs.

Servant leadership, environmental passion and workplace green behavior in higher education institutions

Sketching on stimulus-organism-response theory, this study aims to investigate the mediating effect of environmental passion on the relationship of the environmentally specific servant leadership with employees’ green behavior. Using purposive sampling approach, the authors adopted one month time-lagged approach to collected data from 232 academic employees in higher education institutions of China. Response rate in this study is 46.40%. The partial least-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis was conducted in the smartpls 4.0 software to test the proposed hypotheses. The current empirical findings confirm that environmentally specific servant leadership significantly positively influence employee’s environmental passion and environmental passion significantly positively affects the employee’s workplace green behaviors. This current finding offered support in favor of mediating impact of environmental passion on the “environmentally specific servant leadership-employees workplace green behaviors” relationship. To the best of authors, this study is among pioneers’ studies to investigate the integrated relationship of environmentally specific servant leadership, environmental passion and green behavior in higher education institutions context of China. Limitations and implication have been elaborated at the end.

Effects of Islamic Financial Literacy, Financial Inclusion, Motivation, and Disposable Income on Investment by Millenials in Islamic Capital Market

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the level of Islamic financial literacy, financial inclusion, motivation, and disposable income on the interest of Jakarta's millennial generation in investing in the Islamic capital market. The population in this study is people who live in DKI Jakarta, with an age range of 21-39. This study uses the Slovin formula to determine the number of samples and shows that a minimum of 100 respondents is needed. The data analysis technique used is Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) with the help of SmartPLS3 software. Based on the results of the analysis of this study, it was found that the variables of financial inclusion and motivation had a positive and significant effect on investment interest in the Islamic capital market. While the variables of Islamic financial literacy and disposable income have no significant effect on investment interest in the Islamic capital market.

The effect of employee motivation and employee engagement on job performance mediated by job satisfaction

This study aims to investigate the effect of employee motivation and employee engagement mediated by job satisfaction on job performance. This study employs explanatory research with a quantitative approach. The population in this study consisted of all employees of retail company X. The sampling technique used was saturated sampling, and the number of research samples was 150. Data was collected through surveys and documentation, and the instrument was tested using Likert scales. The data was analysed using Structural Equation Model Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) modelling. The results of this study indicate that employee motivation can increase job performance, while employee engagement cannot increase job performance. Furthermore, the findings revealed that employee motivation can increase job satisfaction while employee engagement cannot. Job satisfaction can increase job performance. Job satisfaction can mediate the effect of employee motivation on job performance, but it cannot mediate the effect of employee engagement on job performance. According to the findings of this study, Company X should be able to provide motivational stimulus to employees by increasing salaries and work incentives, as well as increasing training and developing employee skills, so that workers can work effectively and efficiently.

The Influence of Celebrity Endorser Credibility on Purchase Intention Mediated By Brand Love and BGBC

This research aims to analyze purchase intention in the influence of celebrity endorser credibility and mediated by brand love and belief in global brand citizenship. The population of this research is Tokopedia marketplace users. with a total sample of 194. The data analysis method uses Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The research results found that celebrity endorser credibility has a significant impact on brand love, celebrity endorser credibility has a significant impact on belief in global brand citizenship BGBC, brand love has a significant impact on purchase intention, belief in global brand citizenship BGBC has a significant impact on purchase intention, celebrity endorser credibility has a significant impact on purchase intention. Brand love mediates celebrity endorser credibility on purchase intention. However, BGBC's belief in global brand citizenship, which mediates celebrity endorser credibility, has no influence on purchase intention. This implications of this research are discussed in the article

Enhancing Small Industrial Enterprise Performance: The Influence of Entrepreneurial Competence, Education, and Self-Efficacy

This quantitative study examines the impact of entrepreneurial competence and education on the performance of small industrial enterprises, specifically in Medan's leather shoes and wood furniture industries. The research focuses on a sample of 154 businesses from a total population of 250, utilizing questionnaires and Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) for analysis. The findings highlight the positive influence of entrepreneurial competence and non-formal education on business performance. The study underscores self-efficacy's role as a mediator between entrepreneurial competence and performance, indicating that entrepreneurs with higher self-efficacy effectively navigate business challenges. However, the study doesn't confirm self-efficacy as a mediator for formal and non-formal education's impact on performance. This suggests that while competence and non-formal education directly benefit performance, the interplay of self-efficacy with formal education is more complex. In conclusion, the research emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurial competence for business success and the role of self-efficacy in overcoming challenges. While self-efficacy's role in formal education needs more exploration, this study enhances understanding of factors affecting small industrial enterprises' performance, offering practical insights for ambitious entrepreneurs.

Rejuvenation of the Training Model and Transformational Leadership in Improving Service Quality at Government Banks

Improving service quality here includes improving customer experience in using banking services that are easy, fast and safe, such as improving the quality of mobile banking, branch services, and other digital products. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence service quality at PT Bank Mandiri in the Jakarta Pondok Kelapa Area. The population of this study were frontliner employees of PT Bank Mandiri in the Jakarta Pondok Kelapa Area with a sample size of 72 employees. The data analysis method uses Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The results found that training has a positive and insignificant effect on service quality. Transformational Leadership has a positive and insignificant effect on service quality. Training has a positive and insignificant effect on Job Satisfaction. Transformational Leadership has a positive and significant effect on Job Satisfaction. Job Satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on service quality. Job Satisfaction is not able to mediate between training variables and service quality. Job Satisfaction is able to mediate between Transformational Leadership variables and service quality. Finding, leaders are unable to be role models in providing support to the organization to achieve performance goals, including in encouraging service quality.

Peran On the Job Training dan Psychological Ownership Terhadap Employee Engagement dengan Kinship sebagai Pemediasi

The study aims to investigate on-the-job training and psychological ownership in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in ApasA, Kupang City, NTT. It employs a quantitative approach using questionnaires for data collection. Probability sampling method was used with a sample size of 42 individuals. Data analysis utilized Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) through Smart PLS version 3 software. Results show that on-the-job training does not significantly influence employee engagement, but psychological ownership positively impacts it. Kinship does not mediate the relationship between training or psychological ownership and employee engagement. These findings can help MSME management design more efficient human resource development strategies.