Widyatama University Research Articles

Empowerment of Financial Literacy in the Era of Digitalization 5.0 MSME Trade at the Bandung City Chamber of Commerce

Technological developments have brought us to an era where digital financial literacy has become very important, especially for people accustomed to the digital world. In today's digital era, skills in managing finances are no longer enough just to count money conventionally. The micro, small, and medium enterprises sector plays a vital role in the national economy, especially in creating jobs and increasing people's income. Based on this, the Community Service implementation team held training and outreach activities with the theme Empowering Financial Literacy in the Era of Digitalization 5.0 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Trade at the Bandung City Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Community Service Activities in the form of presenting material regarding Financial Literacy Empowerment in the Digitalization Era 5.0 will be held on July 31 2024. 15 Bandung City KADIN Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise partners who attended this activity have businesses in the culinary, fashion, service and trade sectors. The activities went well based on the evaluation results, and the training materials were based on work needs. A follow-up to this activity is the need for a sustainability program with the help of lecturers from the Faculty of Economics and Business, Widyatama University and KADIN Bandung City to help partners in the field of Financial Technology so that partners and the community can maximize training and development of financial literacy, especially for MSMEs in the Era-based trade sector. Digital 5.0 is vital because the micro, small, and medium enterprises sector is essential in advancing the country's economy.

Web-Based Design of Vehicle Management Information System of Widyatama University

Vehicle inventory management and data collection information system is a system based on a Management Information System so that it has complete implementation functions that aim to record all vehicles. The main objective of developing this information system is to provide services that are faster, transparent and accurate on the service side of borrowing official vehicles within the Widyatama University environment. In the current vehicle inventory information system, it is not yet computerized and is done manually. The new data collection system will later be connected to a coordinated and structured computer network, including to test motorized vehicles to determine eligibility standards according to their type so that the vehicles are ready for use and when they return. In terms of the business process, the applicant fills in vehicle data via computer, the officer tests the vehicle according to the request data and specifications of the vehicle to be tested so that the vehicle is included in the loan inventory data and is roadworthy. The inventory registration information system is expected to be useful for minimizing errors that have occurred so far such as the unclear condition of the vehicle and when the vehicle will return, the design of the inventory information system is expected to produce an inventory information system that can work optimally and efficiently can perform testing services, readiness of drivers and management of motorized vehicles that operate according to the provisions that have been regulated, where the type of service can be adjusted to vehicle test data that is periodic, mutations in (Arrive) / out (booking) can be seen clearly by officers or users, other functions are there are changes to the function and status of the vehicle so that the vehicle will always be available and ready to be used.)

Improvement of Taxation Competence for MSME Business Actors in Bandung in collaboration with Widyatama University, Bandung Chamber of Commerce and Industry

This Community Service aims to assist MSME business actors in Bandung in preparing tax reports related to MSMEs, one of which is preparing tax reports related to MSMEs by the rates determined by the latest tax law contained in the harmonization of tax regulations and training in filling out form 1721. The activities were carried out through lectures, discussions, and simulation methods. Participants were very enthusiastic about the explanation and assistance provided by the service team. The output achieved increased the latest taxation knowledge and competence in filling out the annual tax return manually and online. This training was held with the Faculty of Economics and Business, the Widyatama University Accounting Study Program, and the Bandung Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The evaluation results after the implementation showed that the participants expressed satisfaction with the resource persons and the implementation of activities, and the objectives were achieved because the participants gained benefits in the form of knowledge and skills about calculating MSME income tax (PPh) and procedures for filling out form 1721.

Perancangan Sign System dengan Pendekatan Ergonomi (Studi Kasus Kampus Universitas Widyatama)

The lack of proper signage and wayfinding, along with the differences in building designs within the campus of Widyatama University, often makes it difficult for visitors to find their intended locations. Therefore, the design of the signage and wayfinding system must take into consideration the following aspects. Firstly, the design should be attractive and informative, especially given the diversity of building shapes within the campus. The signage to be designed should use Widyatama University's distinctive colors and easily legible typography. In collecting data for this design, we utilized various methods such as field studies, questionnaires, interviews, observations, and documentation. With an appealing and informative signage system, it will not only facilitate navigation for visitors but also enhance the overall aesthetics of the buildings on the Widyatama campus. This is a crucial step in providing clear information and assisting everyone in finding the locations they are looking for within the Widyatama University environment.

Analisis Link Aggregated Group Interface Pada Switch Untuk Sistem Link Redudancy Di Universitas Widyatama

Widyatama University is a Legal Entity Private Higher Education Institution under the main institution of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek). Providing superior private universities is one of the results of performance, management and maintaining service quality. Link Redundancy is one of the technologies in the network that is used to maintain the stability of a network connection by using several physical network paths simultaneously. Link Redundancy is needed for performance and services to run well. Link Aggregation Group (LAG) is one of the link redundancy models whose way of working is to combine several physical interfaces into a single interface at the Layer 2 network layer (Data Link Layer). Implementation of Link Aggregation Group (LAG) makes network connections more secure by increasing bandwidth, dividing bandwidth loads, increasing network path availability, and having a minimal risk of data duplication of data errors.

Pentingnya Literasi Keuangan Dalam Pengambilan Keputusan Investasi Bagi Generasi Milenial

Not a few losses that occur due to errors in the selection of assets or investment projects by a company or individual with the original intention of obtaining profitable results in the future but in reality experiencing losses due to a lack of understanding of financial literacy. The sample in this study used millennial generation S2 Accounting students at Widyatama University graduate school as respondents. Data obtained through questionnaires and interviews with data analysis using simple linear regression. The results showed that there was an influence of financial literacy on investment decision making for the millennial generation. Based on the results of descriptive analysis, it is known that in making investment decisions it is less supported by mastery of technical analysis in making investment decisions, one of the factors causing this is because financial literacy lacks understanding of financial management including basic concepts and financial products. 
 Keywords: Financial Literacy, Investment Decision Making, Millennial Generation

Impact of Familiarity with the Accountant Professional Code of Ethics on Ethical Behavior among Students

The objective of this research is to ascertain the degree to which comprehension of the professional accountant's code of ethics impacts the ethical conduct of pupils. This research employs an associative descriptive technique, using a quantitative approach. The research data was collected by administering questionnaires to three universities: Widyatama University, Padjadjaran University, and Bandung Islamic University. A total of 52 students participated in the study, and the sampling approach used was simple random sampling. SPSS 24.0 software is used for conducting hypothesis testing. The findings indicated that the comprehension of the professional accountant's code of ethics had a favorable and substantial impact on the ethical conduct of PPAK students in Bandung.

Islamic Financial Product Literacy in the New Normal Era

Starting from the health crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a domino effect on social, economic and financial aspects. The economy experienced a slowdown in line with the decline in people's purchasing power due to decreased income, no income and economic activity. Various efforts were made by the government to restore the national economy by adopting comprehensive fiscal and monetary policies. The government also allocates APBN funds for economic recovery up to Rp. 695.2 Trillion. The economic recovery began to grow from the banking sector with assets of 15.6% (yoy) in May 2021 until the Islamic capital market recorded 9.3% investor growth in the first quarter of 2021. Understanding of Islamic banking products in the community that is not yet optimal requires socialization of understanding of banking products Sharia in the new normal era. It is hoped that through socialization it can increase public literacy to accelerate economic recovery through Islamic financial products. Partners of this community service activity are Widyatama University students, Bandung. The flow of this community service activity consists of 3 stages starting from problem identification, implementation of activities, and evaluation of implementation. The results of this activity show that partners have increased understanding of Islamic financial products and there is a desire to make Sharia products their financial instrument.

The Role Of Service Quality In Affecting Customer Satisfaction: The Mediating Role Of Customer Value

Background – In service sector, there is always a possibility for customers to selectively choose their desired service that will meet their satisfaction. Organizations are thus required to identify the factors that determine customer satisfaction.
 Aim – This study aims to investigate the mediating effect of customer value on the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction at the library of Widyatama University, Bandung, Indonesia.
 Design/ Methodology/ Approach – Using quantitative approach, this study distributed 800 questionnaires to respondents, and receive 713 questionnaires that can be used for further analysis. The data analysis is carried out using structural equation modeling (SEM) with AMOS.
 Findings – This study shows that customer value has no effect on satisfaction, meaning that customer value does not play a role in mediating the relationship between service quality and satisfaction. Only two variables based on dimensions of Service Quality Analysis (SERVQUAL) have an effect on other variables, namely assurance and empathy.
 Conclusion - Customer value and satisfaction for library users at Widyatama University are two different things that have no relationship or connection at all. The service quality variable that affects customer value is assurance, while the variable that affects satisfaction is empathy.
 Research implication – There are two things that must be considered by the library manager, namely the assurance perceived by library users, and the empathy that the library’s managers and staff must have, especially as the providers of library service.
 Limitations – This research was only conducted in one university library, so the results about the condition of the library or services cannot be generalized. It also only utilizes the two-dimensional model of SERVQUAL, thus future research are required to address and develop this topic.

Analysis of the causes of students having a startup business in HIPMI students at PT Widyatama University

Entrepreneurship is one activity that can lead to economic growth for a country. The development of business in Indonesia is currently very rapid. This study tries to find out why student members of HIPMI PT Widyatama University have startup businesses. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive research type. The number of samples in this study were 30 students using simple random sampling method. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistical analysis and factor identification descriptive analysis. The results of the study show that the biggest cause that motivates students who are members of HIPMI PT Widyatama University already have their own business or business, namely wanting to earn additional income. The results of this study indicate that capital and network factors are one of the strongest causes for students to start a business when compared to social support. The results of this study are also expected to be a reference for students, especially for starting a business as one of the implementations of entrepreneurship courses.

NASCENT PERIOD ANALYSIS, FACTORS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO STARTING A BUSINESS, BUSINESS MOTIVATION, AND EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM: CASE STUDY OF BUSINESS START-UP MEMBERS OF HIPMI PT UNIVERSITAS WIDYATAMA

This study aims to find out what the nascent period of Widyatama University students is and what factors they think are important to get out of the nascent period to become a start-up business. This study also aims to determine the motivation of students who are the sample of entrepreneurship research and whether the Student Entrepreneurship Program (PKM) has been running effectively in helping students who are the research samples to become new entrepreneurs. The research method used in this study is the Ex Post facto descriptive method. Ex Post Facto research on new entrepreneurs who became the research sample aims to reveal the factors that they consider important to start a business. They were also asked about the nascent period, motivation for entrepreneurship, the choice of business to run, the amount of business capital needed, and the effectiveness of implementing the PKM program at Widyatama University. The results of the study show: (1) The nascent period of the entrepreneurs of HIPMI PT Widyatama is much shorter than the nascent period of the previous research which reached more than one year. (2) Capital is still considered the most important factor to start a business. (3) Based on the motivation to start a business, most of the research samples can be classified as opportunity-based entrepreneurs. (4) The PKM program run by the government has effectiveness in supporting the formation of entrepreneurs on the Widyatama University campus.

Penerapan Sistem Pengelolaan Sampah Anorganik Berbasis Digital (TEMAN UBAH) di Kelurahan Margasari

Garbage is one of the many issues confronting Indonesia. Waste emergency education is one type of solution planned to make residents aware of the importance of waste management. Waste emergency counseling activities are useful for every citizen to gain an understanding of the correct sorting of organic and inorganic waste. In the future, this understanding will become a source of information for every citizen managing and sorting their own household waste. The waste emergency that is happening in Indonesia is not primarily about residents who don't want to manage the waste, but about the fact that they have not been properly educated on how to manage the waste properly and correctly. Therefore, emergency education activities must be conveyed to many residents so that the volume of waste can be reduced over time. This counseling activity is described in this article, where the "TEMAN UBAH" team of Widyatama University students conducted a stretch of digital inorganic waste management for the residents of Margasari Village. The "TEMAN UBAH" team also aims to reduce the volume of inorganic waste in the Margasari Village environment.

The Relevance of Bijinesu Nihongo Course to The Cultural Understanding of Students Participating in The Internship to Japan

Along with the Japanese population drop, the number of productive age workforce in Japan also decreasing constantly. This situation drove Japan to welcome younger workforces and professionals from other countries. While some of the younger workforces aims at a more permanent employment, some of them are only temporary workers and interns. Among those whose going through internship programs are students from Widyatama University Indonesia. One of the hardships the students must went through is adapting with new culture and work ethics. While Widyatama University have tried to prepare the students for their internship period in Japan through various methods, one of them is through the “Bijinesu Nihongo” class. This research is condoned in the interest of finding out how effective the “Bijinesu Nihongo” syllabus is in real life internship period according to the students who have already or currently undergoing internship in Japan. Using descriptive qualitative methods, internship students would act as research subject, and be interviewed about their working experiences in Japan. The interview results will indicate how much of the subject they learned in class is truly relevant during their internship period. The result would greatly assist coursers to revise and update better curriculum to better prepare students facing their internship.

TOEIC TEST MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM AT WIDYATAMA UNIVERSITY WEB-BASED

The English proficiency of non-English speakers in their daily use in an international work environment is measured by a test, namely the TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) test. However, this test is still carried out using paper and pencil (paper-based) and still requires people to be supervised during the test. This is still experienced by Widyatama University Bandung students when carrying out the TOEIC test organized by the UPT Language Institute of Widyatama University Bandung. The purpose of this research is to build a website-based TOEIC test management information system. The method used is Waterfall, which includes analysis, system design, program code implementation and system testing. System testing is carried out using the black box method and using a questionnaire to obtain user satisfaction. The SIMTIC admin and user web application has been tested using three different web browsers and can run well, the SIMTIC android application has also been tested using three different android operating systems with the results running well, and testing has been carried out on ten respondents which resulted in a percentage of 83.3%. The application of this information system will facilitate the management of the TOEIC test at the UPT of the Widyatama University Language Institute, Bandung.

Faktor-faktor penentu kepuasan pengguna learning management system di program studi akuntansi Universitas Widyatama

This study aims to identify the determinants of user satisfaction with a learning management system (LMS) in the Accounting Study Program of Widyatama University. The population in this study was students of the 2017–2021 accounting study program. The sample used was 194 people who were taken randomly. The data analysis technique used is covariance-based structural equation modeling. The results of the study stated that the implementation of e-learning lectures was more flexible; there was good support for the e-learning system; the technology used in e-learning lectures is acceptable; participants have high motivation in e-learning lectures; instructors have an important role in e-learning lectures; and participant achievement in e-learning lectures is very good. However, e-learning lectures have not been able to replace traditional (face-to-face) learning. And e-learning lectures have an effect on learning achievement.

STUDI KOMPARASI HASIL BELAJAR MAHASISWA MELALUI METODE DARING DAN LURING PADA MATA KULIAH BAHASA INDONESIA

This study aims to compare the results of offline and online learning methods based on the analysis of student learning scores. The method used in this research is a quantitative comparative study. Data collection was carried out after the offline and online learning processes were completed in different semesters. The research location is at Widyatama University. The research sample of first-year students for the 2019/2020 academic year was 36 students and the first-year students of the 2020/2021 school year were 29 students. The total sample is 77 students. The sample selected is level one because the subjects that are the object of research are at level one. The data used as research are the results of the student learning process in Indonesian language courses in the form of scores: 1) attendance, 2) task results, 3) UTS, and 4) UAS. This research was conducted by taking data on the results of the four components above during offline learning in 2019 and data on the results of scores during the online learning process in 2020. The data were analyzed by comparison using the SPPS test. The results obtained from this study are that there is a difference in the average passing grade between offline and online learning with a difference of 06.92 in value. Based on these results, it can be concluded that offline lectures produce higher lecture scores than online lectures.

How do online shopping platforms shape compulsive buying? A case study of university student

The purpose of this study is to understand the antecedents of consumer compulsive buying behavior. This study is carried out using the variable of hedonistic shopping experience, emotional shopping behavior, and heavy social networking to predict compulsive buying. This study is carried out using quantitative approach in 125 students of Widyatama University. The data is collected using survey method by distributing questionnaires through online platforms to the respondents. The data is then processed using regression method with SPSS 25 software. The results of this study indicate that hedonistic shopping experience, emotional shopping behavior, and heavy social networking has a positive and significant influence on consumer compulsive buying.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER FILTER FOR THE COMMUNITY IN BOJONGMALAKA VILLAGE, BALEENDAH DISTRICT, BANDUNG REGENCY

In the Bojongmalaka area, the people have difficulty with clean water. The water condition there is murky and yellow so it is not suitable for use. On the basis of that problem, the executor of community service grant from Widyatama University collaborated between Mechanical Engineering study program and Information Systems Study program to try to serve the community to solve this clean water problem and the result is a water filter applied to Bojongmalaka village community with the hope of helping solve the problem of clean water in the village of Bojongmalaka. This activity involves lecturers and students at Widyatama University. Stages of Implementation of Devotion is done with Problem Identification, Tool Making, Socialization, Implementation, Assistance and Evaluation, Evaluation of program implementation, Program Sustainability. Based on the questionnaire distributed to the community, 51 % of the community used digging wells, 63 % treated the water so that it was safe to drink, and 88.9 % of the water was clear, odorless. Bojongmalaka village head Dedi Dermawan and residents are very enthusiastic about this activity can help the problems faced by residents. The head of Bojongmalaka village thanked Widyatama University and the Director-General of Dikti Ristek for their funding in 2021. Dedi hoped that similar activities could be continued for other problems in Bojongmalaka village..

PERCEPTION OF THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY OF LANGUAGE FACULTY TOWARDS THE CURRICULUM OF INDEPENDENT LEARNING-INDEPENDENT CAMPUS (MBKM)

This research is a descriptive qualitative on adaptation to independent learning independent campus (MBKM) into the curriculum of study programs, especially on the survey result of questionnaire shared by DIKTI to the whole elements at university. Adaptation focused on concept study program curriculum development model and activity program implementation MBKM. The curriculum development model includes the MBKM policy design in higher education institutions, the design of the standard operational standards for the implementation of MBKM, the academic collaboration and identification of program support resource needs. This study aims to find out the survey results implementation of the MBKM program at the Faculty of Languages Widyatama University in supporting the vision and mission of the University. In addition, this study purposes to comprehend knowledge related to the MBKM program, the MBKM curriculum and to find out the obstacles encountered during program implementation and relation in shaping the character of students to be professional. The result of this study showed that 99.89% has familiar with MBKM program through the socialization program carried out by university. Besides, the curriculum of MBKM has been implemented at Faculty of Languages in both departments, within the transition phase.

The Effectivity of Online Learning in Japanese Department Diploma Program in Widyatama University

In 2020 the world was attacked by a deadly virus called covid 19, so the United Nations made the condition a pandemic and applied globally. With the pandemic, all life arrangements have changed, including in the field of education, learning is carried out online because people have to keep their distance and cannot gather or gather in large numbers, to prevent transmission of the covid 19 virus. Online learning in the Japanese language study program at Widyatama University was considered effective by students of the Japanese language study program who were respondents in this study. This is because it is supported by a special website that was designed by the IT team and academic team as well as the complete facilities and infrastructure owned by Widyatama University. © RIGEO 11(6), SPRING, 2021