The Es Economics and Entrepreneurship

Quite Quitting Decision Making Based on Work-Life Balance Mediated by Burnout in Generation Z at Intercontinental Hotel Bali?

2025-04-26T05:47:17+00:00

The hospitality industry often demands extensive working hours, leading to challenges in maintaining work-life balance, especially among Generation Z employees. This study examines the phenomenon of quiet quitting a decision to perform only job-specific tasks without additional effort mediated by burnout, among Generation Z employees at Intercontinental Hotel Bali. Using a quantitative approach, data were analyzed with SmartPLS to assess the relationships between work-life balance, burnout, and quiet quitting. Findings reveal that work-life balance significantly impacts burnout and quiet quitting. Burnout also mediates the relationship between work-life balance and quiet quitting. The results suggest that imbalance in work and personal life contributes to higher burnout levels, which subsequently increases the likelihood of quiet quitting. These insights underline the need for improved organizational policies fostering work-life balance and burnout prevention to retain and engage Generation Z employees in the hospitality sector.

Mapping Research Trends in Sustainable Tourism Development

2025-04-28T12:55:09+00:00

This study aims to map and analyze the research trends in sustainable tourism development using a bibliometric approach. Drawing on data from the Scopus database spanning from 2001 to 2025, the study explores publication growth, leading authors, institutions, countries, and evolving thematic structures in the field. Using VOSviewer for network visualization, the analysis reveals a significant increase in scholarly output, especially after 2017, indicating rising global interest in sustainable tourism as part of broader sustainability agendas. Thematic clustering identifies four major research areas: community-based development, environmental management, economic dimensions of tourism, and regional planning. Overlay and density visualizations show the emergence of recent themes such as climate change, empowerment, and quality of life, reflecting a shift toward more inclusive and resilience-focused perspectives. The co-authorship and country collaboration networks highlight a globally distributed and increasingly interconnected research community, with notable contributions from China, Indonesia, and the United States. This study contributes to a clearer understanding of the field’s intellectual landscape and provides a strategic foundation for future interdisciplinary research and policy-making in sustainable tourism.

The Influence of Brand Awareness and Product Quality on Consumer Purchasing Decisions at Nuju Coffee Bandar Lampung

2025-04-26T06:01:29+00:00

This study aims to analyze the influence of Electronic Word of Mouth (E-WOM), product quality, price, and store atmosphere on purchasing decisions through brand equity among Nuju Coffee consumers in Bandar Lampung. A quantitative approach is used in this study with the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling method (PLS-SEM). Data were collected through questionnaires from 280 respondents selected using purposive sampling from the population of students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Bandar Lampung. The research results show that E-WOM, product quality, and store atmosphere significantly influence brand equity, while price does not have a significant impact. Brand equity also proves to have a significant effect on purchase decisions. Indirectly, E-WOM, product quality, and store atmosphere influence purchase decisions through brand equity, while price does not have an impact through this pathway. This research provides strategic recommendations for Nuju Coffee to enhance consumer experience through the optimization of brand equity and relevant dimensions such as E-WOM and store atmosphere.

Blue Economy and Ocean Sustainability: A Bibliometric Review of Global Research

2025-04-26T06:00:42+00:00

The blue economy has emerged as a crucial framework for balancing economic development and marine sustainability. This study employs a bibliometric analysis using data from Scopus and VOSviewer to examine global research trends in the blue economy and ocean sustainability. The findings reveal a rapid increase in scholarly interest, particularly in governance, marine policy, environmental economics, and climate change adaptation. Key contributing countries include the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, while financial instruments such as blue bonds and sustainable investment funds are gaining prominence as emerging research themes. The study also highlights a shift towards equity and inclusivity in blue economy discussions, addressing socio-economic challenges in marine industries. Despite significant advancements, knowledge gaps persist regarding the effectiveness of governance frameworks, accessibility of financial mechanisms, and social equity. This study contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of research trajectories, identifying future research directions, and emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches in achieving a sustainable and inclusive blue economy.

Global Research Trends and Developments in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

2025-04-28T12:55:20+00:00

This study explores global research trends and developments in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) using a bibliometric approach based on data retrieved exclusively from the Scopus database. With the rapid evolution of digital financial infrastructure and growing interest from policymakers and researchers alike, CBDCs have emerged as a critical area of academic inquiry. Utilizing VOSviewer, this study analyzes publication growth, leading contributors, co-authorship patterns, thematic clusters, and citation impact from 2010 to 2024. The results reveal a significant acceleration in research output, particularly from 2020 onwards, driven by practical initiatives from central banks and international financial institutions. Influential authors and institutions—including the Bank for International Settlements, International Monetary Fund, and several leading universities—play a central role in shaping the discourse. Thematic analysis highlights dominant research areas such as monetary policy, blockchain technology, financial stability, privacy, and financial inclusion, with emerging interest in regional implementations like the digital euro and eNaira. Co-authorship and country collaboration maps indicate a highly interconnected global research network, though disparities exist in regional participation. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the intellectual structure of CBDC research and provides a foundation for future academic and policy-oriented work in the evolving landscape of digital currencies.

Fintech Disruption in Traditional Banking: A Bibliometric Review

2025-04-28T12:55:30+00:00

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of scholarly literature on the disruption of traditional banking by financial technology (FinTech). Drawing on Scopus-indexed publications from 2010 to 2024, the study maps the intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and collaborative networks within the field. The findings reveal an exponential growth in research output, particularly post-2020, driven by accelerated digital transformation and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Major contributing countries include China, India, and the United States, with significant emerging contributions from Indonesia and other Asian economies. Keyword co-occurrence analysis identifies five major thematic clusters, including digital transformation, regulatory innovation, artificial intelligence, financial inclusion, and sustainability. Co-authorship and country collaboration maps highlight the growing interconnectedness of global research, with distinct scholarly communities in both Western and emerging markets. The study underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and identifies future research opportunities in underexplored areas such as ecosystem development, platformization, and ethical FinTech.

The Role of Microfinance in Fostering Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth in Indonesia

2025-04-26T06:00:34+00:00

This study explores the role of microfinance in fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth in Indonesia through a qualitative analysis involving five informants, including microfinance practitioners, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. The findings reveal that microfinance plays a pivotal role in providing financial resources, encouraging entrepreneurial behavior, and supporting job creation, thereby stimulating local economic development. However, challenges such as high interest rates, limited outreach, and low financial literacy among clients hinder its full potential. Recommendations include enhancing financial literacy programs, leveraging technology to expand access, and introducing supportive policies to reduce costs. The study highlights the need for collaborative efforts to optimize the benefits of microfinance for national economic growth.

Analysis of QRIS Usage, Digital Marketing, and Entrepreneurial Leadership on MSME Revenue in Denpasar

2025-04-28T12:54:59+00:00

This study investigates the impact of QRIS adoption, digital marketing, and entrepreneurial leadership on the income of MSMEs in Denpasar. Employing a quantitative research design, data were collected from 200 MSMEs using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The results reveal significant positive relationships between QRIS adoption (β = 0.35), digital marketing (β = 0.42), and entrepreneurial leadership (β = 0.28) with MSME income, collectively explaining 64% of the variance in income. These findings underscore the importance of digital tools and proactive leadership in enhancing MSME performance. The study provides theoretical insights and practical recommendations to accelerate digital transformation and leadership development in MSMEs.

The Role of Consumer Satisfaction in The Influence of Store Atmosphere, Service Quality, And Digital Marketing on Consumer Loyalty at The Legend Bar and Restaurant Legian, Kuta, Bali

2025-04-26T06:00:56+00:00

This study aims to analyze the influence of store atmosphere, service quality, and digital marketing on consumer loyalty, with consumer satisfaction as a mediating variable at The Legend Bar and Restaurant, Legian, Kuta, Bali. This research employs a quantitative approach using the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) method. The sample consists of 110 respondents who are restaurant customers. The findings indicate that store atmosphere, service quality, and digital marketing positively and significantly affect consumer satisfaction. Furthermore, consumer satisfaction directly influences consumer loyalty. Mediation analysis reveals that consumer satisfaction partially mediates the relationship between store atmosphere, service quality, and digital marketing on consumer loyalty. The implications of this research highlight the importance of optimizing an attractive store atmosphere, improving service quality, and implementing effective digital marketing strategies to enhance customer loyalty in the restaurant industry.

The Influence of Service Quality, Price and Location on Tourist Satisfaction with Tourist Loyalty as An Intervening Variable in Regis Jaya Coffee Village West Lampung Regency

2025-04-26T06:01:22+00:00

This study uses tourist loyalty as an intervention variable in Kampung Kopi Rigis Jaya to examine the location. Price. And service quality affects visitor satisfaction. This study collects data using a survey method and a quantitative approach. A purposive sampling strategy combined with a non-probability sampling technique was used to choose the 250 respondents from the research sample. The study's findings demonstrated that neither visitor loyalty nor satisfaction was significantly impacted by service quality. On the other hand. Visitor satisfaction is greatly affected by price and location. Visitor loyalty is significantly impacted by tourist satisfaction. The understanding of the relationship between factors that influence visitor satisfaction and loyalty in community-based tourist destinations particularly Kampung Kopi Rigis Jaya which has not received much attention in prior research is an original contribution of this study. This set of analyses serves as a foundation for creating a plan to raise destination quality by emphasizing location and cost considerations without sacrificing service quality.

Analysis of the Effect of World Bank Loans, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Government Spending, and Economic Growth on Stock Market of ASEAN Countries in 2013-2022

2025-04-26T06:01:06+00:00

This study aims to determine the effect of World Bank loans, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), government spending, and economic growth on Stock Market performance in ASEAN countries for the period 2013-2022. Using the type of explanatory research with a quantitative approach, from secondary data obtained through literature studies and documentation studies with the Eviews 12 tool. The sample consists of 50 observations from 5 countries selected using purposive sampling technique, namely Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia using multiple linear regression analysis. The results show partially that World Bank loans, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and government spending have an insignificant effect on the Stock Market, while economic growth has a significant effect with a positive relationship. Simultaneously, all four variables have a significant effect with a positive relationship on ASEAN stock market performance. This study suggests considering other variables that have more potential to influence the stock market performance of ASEAN countries.

Education, Health, and Economic Factors Affecting Secondary School Participation and Dropout Rates in Indonesia

2025-04-26T06:07:13+00:00

This study examines the influence of education, health, and economic factors on secondary school participation and dropout rates in Indonesia. Specifically, it investigates the effects of education expenditure, health expenditure, per capita GDP, student-teacher ratio, and student-class ratio on these educational outcomes, both directly and indirectly through graduation rates. Using panel data regression analysis, this study evaluates the relationships among these variables based on data from multiple provinces over a given period. The results reveal that education expenditure significantly increases graduation rates but does not directly enhance school participation. Health expenditure negatively affects graduation rates and does not significantly impact participation rates. Per capita GDP and the student-teacher ratio do not significantly influence participation rates but contribute to lower dropout rates. Meanwhile, the student-class ratio positively affects graduation rates but has no significant effect on school participation. These findings highlight the need for policy adjustments, including optimizing education funding, improving healthcare access for students, and strengthening economic support for families to reduce dropout rates. Additionally, balancing student-teacher and student-class ratios is essential for enhancing educational outcomes.