SWOT Approach Research Articles

Analysis of the salt consumption situation using SWOT approach and providing solutions related to COMBI strategies

Introduction: excessive consumption of salt is one of the unhealthy eating habits and is one of the factors in the high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and the resulting mortality. Using swot tool is one of the effective measures in understanding the society, planning and new solutions for behavior modification. So, the aim of this study was to investigate the factors related to salt consumption in the target society in order to provide solutions to improve the current situation.
 Methods: An exploratory study was conducted in hamidia town of yazd city in 2020. Qualitative data were collected using three focus groups and twenty four individual interviews with women and eleven individual interviews with health workers. Quantitative data of knowledge, attitude and performance of women regarding salt consumption were collected using a validated questionnaire regarding salt consumption through a 4-part researcher. The amount of salt consumed was measured through a 24-hour food questionnaire and a urine test. Themes were identified from quantitative and qualitative data and analyzed and were interpreted using a swot matrix and solutions were designed using strategies COMBI.
 Results: the results of research showed that the highest priority among the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the program are, respectively, trusting the training of doctors and center personnel with the importance coefficient of 0.06, insufficient awareness about the complications of excessive salt consumption with the importance coefficient 0.06, the presence of nutrition experts in health centers and access to health professionals with the importance coefficient of 0.05 and the existence of conflicting information in the society about salt consumption with the importance coefficient of 0.053.
 Conclusion: Our results showed that, the best strategy for the program of reducing salt consumption in the target society was an aggressive strategy. Therefore, the relevant officials can, implement the aggressive strategies presented in this research to reduce the salt consumption

Presented and prioritizing waste management strategies using SWOT and QSPM approach in two private hospitals in Yazd in 2021

ABSTRACT Background This study aimed to present a strategic waste management in two private hospitals in Yazd using models of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) and quantitative strategic planning matrix (QSPM). Methods The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the organization was identified according to existing documents and expert team. The internal and external factors were identified by internal factor evaluation (IFE) and external factor evaluation (EFE) matrices. The strategies to improve waste management in two hospitals were presented by comparing internal and external factors. Finally, the attractiveness table was compiled and weighted using the QSPM method to prioritize the strategies. Results The results demonstrated that 24 strengths, 30 weaknesses, 16 opportunities, and 22 threats were identified. The final score of internal and external factors for hospital A and B were (X: 2.37, Y:1.88) and (X: 2.37, Y: 2.01), respectively. Based on the results, 12 strategies were presented. Finally, the strategy of “the improvement of green management indicators” was implemented as a priority according to QSPM matrix. Conclusion The result of this study duplicated that using the QSPM and SWOT models is assist to present viable strategies to improve the health-care waste management.

Assessing Bedul Mangrove Ecotourism Using Green and Fair Strategy Empowerment to Fulfill SDGs 2030 Agenda for Tourism

Mangrove management is completely crucial for environmental sustainability. This study aimed (1) to examine the green and fair strategy in developing mangrove ecotourism in Bedul, Banyuwangi Regency, and (2) to examine the economic, social, and cultural improvement of the local community around the mangrove ecotourism area. The research method was qualitative descriptive using Internal Factor Analysis System (IFAS) and External Factor Analysis System (EFAS) matrix analysis from the SWOT approach. Data included primary and secondary data collected in 2020. Primary data were collected through observations and in-depth interviews with key informants and stakeholders around the study site. Secondary data came from literature reviews, documentation of the government institutions, and the local community. Based on IFAS and EFAS analysis, Bedul Mangrove Ecotourism belonged to Quadrant II with a diversification strategy. The diversification strategy in Quadrant II is located between concentric and conglomerate diversification that signifies a strong organization with strong threats. The analysis showed the need to diversify strategies or make modifications by integrating indicators for sustainable tourism in the mangrove ecotourism area of Bedul, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java. According to the identification results of tourism sustainability goals in accordance with the SDGs 2030 agenda, Mangrove Bedul Ecotourism requires the addition or modification of green and fair policies to address the limited aspect of economic development and the lack of guarantees for community welfare and stakeholders.

Blockchain Technology for Cashless Investments and Transactions in Digital Era With SWOT Approach

One of the most visible information technologies in today's digital age is transaction and investment technology, where users or the public are facilitated in transactions by no longer using cash. Users also feel safer because they do not need to carry cash. Moreover, the current digital era makes it easy for users or the public to invest anywhere and anytime without disrupting other businesses. Blockchain technology can be used as an alternative to non-payment transactions or commonly known as cashless transactions. Blockchain technology can also be used as an investment in electronic money. The methodology used to provide an overview and evaluate the benefits of blockchain as an alternative to digital payment and investment activities in the cryptocurrency industry uses a SWOT approach. Based on the SWOT approach that has been taken, it can be concluded that with internationally recognized safeguards of confidentiality and the ease of conducting investment transactions and activities without payment, the Weaknesses and threats can be controlled for more investors to enter the world of electronic money.

The importance of nanotechnology for the development of the Algerian economy: a SWOT analysis

Purpose. The purpose of this study is to analyzing the environment of nanotechnology, and it uses in the Algerian economy, and determining strategies for developing nanotechnology in Algeria as a strategic option for economic diversification based on the results of this analysis.
 Results. The study showed that there is an overall growth in the market share of nanotechnology, while in Algeria there is dynamism in this industry, but it is slow. The results of the study analyzing the environment for the application of nanotechnology in the Algerian economy have proven that there are strengths specific to the economy of this country in terms of the existence of energy, agricultural, water and human resources. These strengths were accompanied by opportunities linked to the large size of the Algerian market, and to the strategic geographical location of Algeria with the availability of major infrastructures. On the other hand, the application environment of this technology has weaknesses, most of which are related to organizational and management problems and technological backwardness. Four strategies have been proposed for the successful application of nanotechnology in order to develop the Algerian economy on the medium and long horizon.
 Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty of the results obtained is the treatment and the study of the possibilities of development of the Algerian economy by approaching the theme of nanotechnology as a source of economic diversification in Algeria. A strategic diagnosis of the environment for the application of this technology in the development of the Algerian economy, giving strategic solutions based on the results of this diagnosis.
 Practical value. The SWOT analysis approach has become a modern strategic analysis approach to diagnosing the environment of any important subject. In our study, the SWOT approach allowed building a clear conception of the application environment of nanotechnology as a source of economic diversification. The proposed SWOT matrix strategies can be considered as mechanisms used by decision makers in order to achieve the success of the application of nanotechnology as a source of economic diversification in Algeria.

Analisis Strategi Pemasaran Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah Rumah Makan Padang di Desa Patumbak Kampung Kecamatan Patumbak

This study aims to determine the analysis of the marketing strategy of micro, small and medium businesses at Padang restaurants in Patumbak Kampung Village, Patumbak District through 4p marketing mix analysis, segmentation, targeting and positioning. This study uses a SWOT approach, aiming to determine the marketing strategy of micro, small and medium enterprises at Padang restaurants in Patumbak Kampung Village, Patumbak District. The analysis technique used is SWOT analysis. Based on the SWOT analysis, it can be concluded that for Putri Minang Restaurant the strength-opportunity (SO) strategy includes increasing superior products. The strength-threat (ST) strategy includes determining the price according to the quality of the food. Weakness-opportunity (WO) strategy includes improving service quality. Weakness-threat (WT) strategy, includes establishing good relationships with customers. For Ridho Restaurant, the strength-opportunity (SO) strategy includes maintaining service quality. Strength-threat (ST) strategy, which includes creating a distinctive character. Weakness-opportunity (WO) strategy, includes making better promotions and developing human resources. Weakness-threat (WT) strategy, includes improving the quality of food. For Pituah Mandeh Restaurant, the strength-opportunity (SO) strategy includes giving trust to consumers. Strength-threat (ST) strategy, which includes maintaining price and product availability. Weakness-opportunity (WO) strategy includes using promotions to attract consumers. Weakness-threat (WT) strategy includes developing promotional strategies, maintaining product quality, paying attention to service quality and increasing competitiveness. Keywords: Marketing Strategy, UMKM

Pengembangan Objek Wisata Pantai Batu Pinagut Kecamatan Kaidipang Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Utara

This study aims to determine the strategy for developing Batu Pinagut Beach tourism objects in Kaidipang District, North Bolaang Mongondow Regency. The data used are sourced from the tourism office of North Bolaang Mongondow Regency and questionnaires. The method used is SWOT analysis. The results of the research on the development of tourism objects on Batu Pinagut Beach in North Bolaang Mongondow Regency resulted in the following conclusions: the government's strategy in developing Batu Pinagut Beach tourism objects was realized by collaborating with the aim of promoting Batu Pinagut Beach tourism, building facilities and infrastructure in Batu Pinagut Beach tourism, as well as carrying out tourism events at Batu Pinagut Beach. In the development of the Batu Pinagut Beach tourist attraction, currently there has been a fairly good increase. These developments have an impact on the economic conditions of the community such as: opening up employment opportunities for the community, increasing people's income. The SWOT approach is used as a method that has many advantages over other approaches, namely with SWOT analysis, it can find out the situation of a tourist attraction by identifying external factors and internal factors that affect tourism objects, namely analyzing the opportunities and strengths they have to determine future plans and overcome them. weaknesses and weaknesses by way of future plans and overcome weaknesses by means of improvement plans.

Strategic analysis and framework design on international cooperation for energy transition: A perspective from China

The progressive cooperation among countries in terms of energy transition has been strongly boosted under the background of global energy security and environmental protection. China also has strong aspirations to give impetus to the international cooperation framework for sustainable energy transition. Such a framework, however, is ambiguous so far, especially for China. Therefore, this paper summarizes the current cooperation and the policy environment of China with other countries in regard to the energy transition scheme, and then uses SWOT approach to study the strategic positioning of China’s international cooperation for energy transition. The cooperation framework is designed according to the strategic analysis. The results show that: (1) China’s main experience in promoting the international cooperation of energy transition comes from the different positioning of early roles and the continuous improvement of policies. (2) The strategic analysis reveals a fact that the international cooperation of energy transition advocated by China is attractive but challenging. (3) The main modules of the cooperation mechanism roughly consist of the negotiation mechanism, the interest coordination mechanism, the legal protection mechanism, and the talent exchange mechanism.

Analisis Potensi Penghimpunan Zakat ASN di Kota Depok Menggunakan Pendekatan SWOT

The study aims to examine the potential of zakat that is collected from public servants (called as Aparatur Sipil Negara or ASN) in Depok, West Java, by using the SWOT approach. This is essential based on ijtihad of several contemporary Shari’ah scholars who obliged zakat on salary earned from any professions/jobs (including ASN) when meets the requirements of zakat (nishab and haul). In a preliminary study, the potential for zakat of ASN in Depok was identified to be reaching 1-1,5 billion rupiah per-month, but only about 30% of it has been achieved. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative by using primary and secondary data. Primary data are obtained through interviews with a number of ASN and BAZNAS of Depok. Whilst, secondary data are obtained from various literatures such as books, journals, magazines, articles, reports, and previous studies. The collected data are narrated and analyzed by using the SWOT approach. The study identified a number of factors causing a wide gap between the potential and ASN’s zakat achievement in Depok. Among the factors are the less understanding of zakat on salary, the high of living cost in Depok, uneven socialization and marketing of zakat collection, the absence of regulations forcing zakat on salary, and the existence of several zakat institutions other than BAZNAS in Depok.

Innovative Foreign Direct Investment Policy: Latvia’s Case

As globalization accelerates, the influence of innovative foreign capital on economic development and employment level becomes more significant. However, the impact of FDI on the standard of welfare and economic development is controversial. The demand to promote or target innovative FDI has increased as it has been seen as an innovative tool to stimulate regions’ economic growth or intervene in economic structure changes by orienting it in the most favourable way for the host country. Interest in attracting foreign direct investment has increased since the 1980s as it is one of the external financing sources for both developing and developed countries. However, scientists still argue whether the impact of foreign capital on economic growth is positive or negative. Some researchers state that inward FDI is limited to a short-term positive impact. In contrast, others maintain that the performance of multinational corporations cannot harm the host country at all, and FDI only positively influences economic growth. Modern economic science questions whether it is worthwhile for the state to interfere with the market and stimulate the identified target business sectors with the help of innovative FDI policy. In this way, even significant market flaws are revealed, and some companies are doomed to fail. The benefits of FDI are obvious: the creation of new jobs, «know-how», and the tendency to increase exports. In this sense, the host country should attract specific MNCs motivated towards expanding business through research and development. The article proposes a targeted, complex, innovative FDI policy while applying the ANP method. The methods applied in this research include Analytic Networking Method based on the SWOT approach. The ANP has been chosen as a qualitative method based on the experts’ opinion, allowing determining the best or several alternatives. The findings & value added of the study demonstrated that to gain a competitive advantage, Latvia should attract more innovative FDI into the service business area, followed by manufacturing. The research contributes to the internalization theory while emphasizing the importance of promoting innovative FDI.

A hybrid algorithm for managing green performance in supply chain using SWOT approach, by combining MCDM techniques in grey conditions

A hybrid algorithm for managing green performance in supply chain using SWOT approach, by combining MCDM techniques in grey conditions

Formulation of Business Strategies to Improve Business Performance by SWOT and SQSPM Approach in Era Pandemic: A Study on Culinary MSMEs

Formulation of Business Strategies to Improve Business Performance by SWOT and SQSPM Approach in Era Pandemic: A Study on Culinary MSMEs

SWOT Approach for Audience Online Conversion Rate: An Applied Research on Scenic Spot Projects

With the rapid development of social economy and people's increasing requirements for spiritual life, tourism projects are booming. At the same time, in order to improve their competitiveness, tourism regions also pay great attention to the attraction of performing arts projects to the audience, especially the online conversion rate. The original online conversion rate survey method cannot effectively judge the online conversion, and the comprehensive judgment ability is weak. At present, there is a lack of necessary analysis methods in the research of audience online conversion rate, so the research results cannot meet the actual requirements. Moreover, there are some deficiencies in the research depth of conversion rate at home and abroad. In order to shorten the abovementioned gap, comprehensive analysis methods should be applied to focus on online transformation. Based on the abovementioned reasons, this paper proposes a method based on SWOT to build a prediction model of audience online conversion rate. First, SWOT is used to cluster the data of strengths, weaknesses, potential dangers, and competitors and sort the data to judge the importance of different data, so as to improve the accuracy of the online conversion rate judgment results of viewers. Then, SWOT classifies the data to form analysis particles in different aspects and analyzes the co-evolution and optimal results of analysis particles in different aspects. After a simulation test, the SWOT model constructed in this paper is superior to the online conversion rate survey method in terms of calculation accuracy and calculation time and the overall effect is higher. At the same time, the integration of threshold, weight, and other adjustment functions further enhances the analysis effect of SWOT model. Therefore, a SWOT model can accurately and quickly predict the online conversion rate of audience.

ANALISIS KINERJA PEGAWAI DALAM MEMBERIKAN PELAYANAN PRIMA PADA MASYARAKAT DI KECAMATAN PERBAUNGAN KABUPATEN SERDANG BEDAGAI

This study aims to determine the analysis of employee performance in providing excellentservice to the community in Perbaungan District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. This study usesa SWOT approach, aims to determine the performance of employees in providing excellentservice to the community in Per baungan District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. The populationof this study was the Head of the Sub Sub-district Head, Employees and the Community ofPerbaungan District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, as many as 30 people. The analysistechnique used is SWOT analysis. From the results of the internal – external matrix obtainedfrom the total value of the weighting score on the improvement strategy, the internal factor isworth 0.625, which means this value is the difference between strengths and weaknesses. Andfor exte rnal factors it is worth 0.205, which means this value is the difference betweenopportunities and threats, where the threat value is the same as the opportunity. EmployeePerformance Analysis in Providing Excellent Service to the Community in PerbaunganDistrict, Serdang Bedagai Regency, is in quadrant I (Aggressive Strategy). The situation inthis increase is situation I, which is a situation where the strategy that must be taken in thiscondition is to support an aggressive growth policy or growth orient ed strategy by takingadvantage of existing opportunities and the internal strengths of the sub sub-district office.

Enabling Progress in Developing Economies: A Novel Hybrid Decision-Making Model for Green Technology Planning

Green technologies play an essential role in designing and developing sustainable and environmental strategies at a country level. With a growing emphasis on green technology strategies in strategic decision making, there is an opportunity for developing and implementing strategies to accelerate green technologies in developing economies. Therefore, this study develops an integrated strategic framework based on Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) for effective green technology planning. The SWOT approach scans internal and external factors and sub-factors essential for green technology planning in Pakistan. Subsequently, the Grey Analytical Hierarchical Process (GAHP) method is employed to compute weights of twenty-one subfactors. Finally, Grey Technique for Order Performance by Similarity to Ideal Solution (GTOPSIS) is used to prioritize eighteen strategies developed for sustainable green technology planning. Results reveal that high productivity potential in the agriculture sector, less foreign investment due to terrorism and security issues, decreasing the cost of green technologies, and the opportunity to build a positive image are key sub-factors for strategic green technology planning. In contrast, improving the security situation in the country to attract foreign direct investment, fewer taxes and duties on import of green technology and lenient rules for local business in transition, and plans and programs to promote green technology in the agriculture sector are observed as optimal strategies. This study is the first to propose a systematic, integrated framework for sustainable green technology planning in Pakistan. Our study fills a gap in the strategic planning and implementation process and provides pathways for policymakers in addressing impediments when implementing green technology planning.

Determining Marketing Strategy At LPP TVRI Riau Using SWOT Analysis Method

The purpose of this study was to use the SWOT approach to assess LPP TVRI Riau's marketing strategy. The focus of this research is to figure out internal and external factors in the SWOT analysis. This study used descriptive quantitative method. Sampling was performed by using probability sampling method with a total of 400 respondents from 6,394,087 populations from Riau Province. The questionnaire was designed by determining the level of importance and assessing the current conditions. Based on the results of the SWOT compilation, there are 5 strengths, 5 weaknesses, 4 opportunities, and 5 threats. Furthermore, weighting, rating, and scores are carried out at the IFAS and EFAS stages, for the weighting assessment carried out on the company side. The company's position is in quadrant II, which means that the company has more dominant strengths and threats, so that the company should support the diversification strategy policy. So that the SWOT matrix mapping can be done to produce four strategic policy alternatives, namely SO, ST, WO, WT.

ANALYSIS OF DETERMINING STRATEGIC POSITION USING A SWOT APPROACH AT EARTH ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS SCHOOL OF SILAMPARI LUBUKLINGGAU

The purpose of this study is to analyze the strategic position of the Bumi Silampari Islamic High School (STAI) in Lubuklinggau City, South Sumatra, at this time and its development in the future. This research method uses a SWOT approach with a total of 13 respondents who are elements of the leadership of STAI Bumi Silampari, based on data described from the external environment and internal environment, the results show that the position of Islamic religious high schools is currently in the quadrant (IA) graph. Cartesius is a stable growth strategy, meaning that STAI Bumi Silampari can grow according to its capabilities, even though business opportunities are still available, however, the growth of STAI Bumi Silampari cannot be fast, but gradually, because the relatively large opportunities are exploited by competitors. , STAI Bumi Silampari must maximize the strengths it currently has, by identifying business opportunities and exploiting them by improving infrastructure and physical facilities of buildings and public facilities, as well as improving the quality of lecturers and appropriate compensation, as a strategy to maintain reliable human resources

From Citizen Science to Citizen Management: Suggestions for a pervasive fine-grained and operational approach to biodiversity conservation

Abstract Citizen Science involves people as part of a scientific enquiry. However, in an age of great environmental changes, citizens are faced with degradation that affects ecosystem structure and function. Their role as drivers of change can be also relevant for biodiversity conservation. As in Citizen Science, where the citizens, properly trained, can initiate a widespread and fine-grained knowledge process, it is also possible to start a Citizen Management process, where citizens, adequately trained in problem solving, can change the state of an environmental system, with positive effects on the latter and on themselves. To prepare citizens for the acquisition of a problem solving and management paradigms, a quick meeting carried out with citizens by a senior manager as facilitator can be an opportunity to explain some basic steps: introducing them to the concept of ‘problem’, the definition of a project team and SMART objectives, the use of creativity during brainstorming, choosing an approach to the decision-making process and defining a strategy (actions, times, roles, resources, monitoring, and adaptation). According to the Hill and Westbrook’s SWOT approach, we suggest a list of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that characterize the Citizen Management approach.

Integrating ecological, social and policy aspects to develop peatland restoration strategies in Orang Kayo Hitam Forest Park, Jambi, Indonesia

Abstract. Wulandari C, Novriyanti N, Iswandaru D. 2021. Integrating ecological, social and policy aspects to develop peatland restoration strategies in Orang Kayo Hitam Forest Park, Jambi, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 4158-4168. Peatlands play an essential role in delivering various ecosystem services, yet in many areas in Indonesia, peat forests have been deforested, degraded, and threatened by repeated fires. As such, restoration efforts need to be done. But these require various considerations, including ecological aspects such as type degradation conditions, water table, species selected for planting, and climates, socio-economic aspects like community's involvement, and policy aspects such as regulations and institutions at national and local levels. This study aimed to analyze peatland restoration strategies in Orang Kayo Hitam (OKH) Forest Park, Jambi using the Strengths, Weaknesses, Threats, and Opportunities (SWOT) framework. The analysis was done by integrating multiple aspects such as policy, biodiversity conservation, and surrounding community participation. Data were collected using virtual ethnographic techniques due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key informants (i.e., OKH Forest Park Unit area managers, NGOs, staff of national government, and university academics) and selected respondents were interviewed to identify and determine factors considered as internal (i.e., Strengths and Weaknesses) and external (i.e., Threats and Opportunities). This qualitative data was then analyzed using a SWOT approach through the IFE (Internal Factor Evaluation) and EFE (External Factor Evaluation) Matrix. The research findings showed that from 12 internal factors and 11 external factors, efforts to restore peatland ecosystems in Orang Kayo Hitam (OKH) Forest Park had obtained very strong values in the biodiversity aspect. The SWOT matrix analysis showed values of S-W = 0.43 and O-T = 0.16 positioned in quadrant I. This result suggests that the most powerful strategies can be developed aggressively from the factors of strengths and opportunities.

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN EKONOMI LOKAL MELALUI KAWASAN DESA WISATA BERBASIS KOMODITAS UNGGULAN KOPI LIBERIKA (KBA) DI DESA KUMPAI BATU ATAS KECAMATAN ARUT SELATAN KABUPATEN KOTAWARINGIN BARAT

The development of the local economy through the concept of a tourism village based on agricultural commodities is a manifestation of a sustainable economy, which is not only creating business opportunities based on the development of agricultural products but also related to community empowerment and sustainability so that they are ready to be competitive in the global market. This study aims to determine the advantages of Kumpai Batu Atas village, South Arut sub-district, West Kotawaringan Regency in developing KBA liberika coffee, using descriptive qualitative method with SWOT approach. Based on the determination of internal and external factors which are then combined so that it can be formulated 1) Increasing land productivity for liberika coffee cultivation through the support of groups and local governments by creating a tourism village concept based on agricultural products to encourage local economic improvement 2) Optimizing cultivation activities by creating added value through strengthening capital 3) Increasing knowledge of technology-minded coffee farmers and local governments as providers of appropriate technology, so that KBA liberika coffee is able to be competitive. 4) Development of sustainable technology in eradicating plant-disturbing organisms and local governments to create regional clusters based on land suitability.