The Eastasouth Journal of Social Science and Humanities

The Influence of Digital Financial Literacy, Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, Social and Political on The Intention and Use Behavior of Using QRIS as a Payment System in Traditional Retail

2025-06-09T01:32:50+00:00

The presence of QRIS in traditional retail in Pringsewu Regency as one of the digital payment systems is part of the steps to support the National Non-Cash Movement (GNNT). This study aims to determine the direct influence of digital financial literacy, perception of convenience, perception of benefits, social and political on the intention and behavior of using QRIS as a payment system in traditional retail (study on traditional retail in Pringsewu Regency). This type of research is explanatory research using a quantitative approach. The data obtained from the questionnaire consisted of 23 questions and were submitted to 105 respondents, then analyzed using SmartPLS, so that the results of the study were in the form of relationships between the variables being compared. The results of this study indicate that the variables of digital financial literacy, perception of benefits, and politics do not significantly influence the intention to use QRIS. However, the variables of perception of convenience and social have a significant effect on behavioral intentions. While the variable of intention to use QRIS is known to have a significant influence on the behavior of using QRIS in traditional retail in Pringsewu Regency. The implications of this study support the cultivation of a digital-based economic system. There is a need to be supported with the development of technological infrastructure, such as expanding internet access, switching to a digital-based payment system, modernizing traditional retail, and so on. In order to be realized, contributions from various parties and related policy makers are needed so that this multidisciplinary issue can find a holistic solution.

The Influence of CAMEL Ratio on Bank Stock Price Changes Post COVID-19

2025-06-18T04:55:03+00:00

The purpose of this study is to empirically test the effect of CAMEL on changes in stock prices after COVID-19 in banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This study is descriptive explanatory with a quantitative approach. Analysis with data processing using the EViews program. The results of the study indicate that CAR has no significant effect on changes in stock prices, RORA has a significant effect and has a negative relationship direction on changes in stock prices, NPM has no significant effect on changes in stock prices, ROA has a significant effect and has a positive relationship direction on changes in stock prices, and LDR has no significant effect on changes in stock prices.

The Influence of Employee Empowerment, Career Opportunities, and Job Satisfaction on Organizational Performance in Medium-Sized Companies in West Java

2025-06-27T10:32:07+00:00

This study investigates the impact of employee empowerment, career opportunities, and job satisfaction on organizational performance in medium-sized companies in West Java. A quantitative approach was employed, with data collected from 350 respondents using a Likert scale (1-5) and analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The findings reveal that employee empowerment and career opportunities significantly and positively influence organizational performance. Job satisfaction also mediates these relationships, amplifying their effects. The study underscores the importance of fostering empowerment, providing structured career development opportunities, and enhancing job satisfaction to achieve superior organizational outcomes. Practical implications suggest that medium-sized companies should adopt employee-centric strategies to enhance performance and maintain competitiveness.

Phenomenological Study of Punk Community Hijrah at the Laskar Berani Hijrah Foundation in Depok

2025-06-27T10:32:12+00:00

This study aims to further explore the Punk Hijrah community under the auspices of the Laskar Berani Hijrah Foundation, focusing on understanding the meaning of hijrah among its members. The study questions whether hijrah is understood merely as a change in appearance like a Muslim, or if there is a deeper meaning related to changes in behavior and values. Jean Baudrillard's concept of Simulacra, which posits that modern humans often use things based on symbols rather than function and need, serves as a theoretical basis for this research. The research employs a qualitative method with Alfred Schutz's phenomenological approach, emphasizing the construction of meaning. Meaning construction is understood as the process of producing meaning through language, which is always dynamic and open to new interpretations and perspectives. For analysis, the Social Construction of Reality Theory is used as a guide to reveal the meaning of hijrah, the values of hijrah, the motives for hijrah, and the experiences of individuals who have experienced hijrah in the community. Specifically, this study analyzes the perspectives of punk community members who have joined the Laskar Berani Hijrah Foundation in Depok, aiming to uncover how the foundation's culture influences the hijrah desires of these punk youth. Through this research, it is hoped that the meaning of hijrah as understood by foundation members can be discovered, as well as how these values are internalized in their daily lives.

A Netnographic Study on TikTok: Exploring Anti-Corruption and Audit Themes in Prabowo's Presidential Speech

2025-06-27T10:26:52+00:00

This study employs a netnographic approach to analyze public reactions on TikTok to President Prabowo Subianto's anti-corruption speech, focusing on the themes of audit and governance. A total of 129,000 comments were collected, with 24,193 comments (19%) deemed relevant, while 105,777 comments (81%) were classified as non-relevant. The thematic analysis revealed that the largest proportion of relevant comments (46.26%) expressed positive support for the president, with significant attention given to issues of corruption (6.55%), hope for change (6.57%), and calls for a clean government (6.15%). Although the audit theme appeared in only 1.4% of comments, it revealed a modest but meaningful interest in auditing processes within local governance. Other notable themes included village heads and the inspection of public funds. The study also highlighted a prevalence of non-relevant comments, often driven by netizens seeking engagement with the TikTok admin, reflecting a broader trend of performative interaction. Despite this, the research shows that TikTok remains an effective platform for fostering public discourse on political issues and governance. The findings suggest that social media, particularly platforms like TikTok, can play a crucial role in shaping public opinion on anti-corruption policies and can be strategically used to engage citizens in discussions about transparency and accountability.

The Role of Social Capital in Promoting Economic Independence Among Fishermen in Krui, West Coast

2025-06-27T10:32:23+00:00

Social capital the connections, shared values, and trust that foster collaboration between people and communities plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and self-sufficiency. First introduced by sociologist J.S. Coleman in 1985, the concept refers to the benefits that emerge from personal relationships and the networks people belong to. However, leaning too much on social capital for economic progress comes with its own set of risks. Given how interconnected African economies are, along with the globalized nature of modern trade, economic and political instability can spread quickly. That’s why any plan to tackle the challenges tied to social capital and economic independence must take regional dynamics into account. A common strategy focuses on three key areas: boosting economic development while ensuring environmental sustainability. The fishing communities along Krui’s Central Coast have developed distinct traits shaped by their long struggle with survival, economic instability, and environmental pressures. Over time, their way of life has been influenced by the delicate balance between relying on natural resources and facing the harsh realities of exploitation particularly the harvesting of puerulus, which has directly affected their livelihoods. Studies in this region have explored property rights and local narratives to grasp how these challenges have reshaped their economic and social dynamics. One key issue is the tension between economic self-sufficiency and the willingness to adapt to formal job requirements. Many in these communities prioritize independence over pursuing structured employment opportunities. This highlights the need for policies that support sustainable independence not just for individual fishers, but for their communities and the broader national economy. Another critical factor is social capital the trust, cooperation, and community bonds that hold these groups together. Research shows that strong social ties foster economic growth by creating trust among people. Unlike financial incentives, this trust stems from deeply ingrained cultural values and shared experiences, making it a powerful driver of resilience and progress.

Supervision of Road and Bridge Maintenance by the Department of Water Resources, Highways, and Construction Development of Deli Serdang Regency

2025-06-29T02:18:37+00:00

The Water Resources, Highways, and Construction Agency, established in 2022 in Deli Serdang Regency, oversees road and bridge maintenance, succeeding the Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency. This study evaluates the highways sector’s performance and public satisfaction using a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, documentation, and literature reviews, analyzed via method and data triangulation. Findings reveal that supervision involves setting standards, measurements, comparisons, and corrective actions. Standards focus on highway construction performance for road and bridge maintenance. Measurement includes investigation surveys, result reports, rehabilitation activities, progress reports, work calculations, and ratification. Comparisons assess performance against designs, with corrective actions addressing discrepancies. Despite challenges, the road and bridge maintenance sub-coordination staff performed effectively, covering all sections in Deli Serdang Regency, demonstrating optimal service delivery.

The Collapse of Syria: A Case of the failure of Counter-Insurgency (COIN) from Clausewitz Trinity Perspective

2025-06-27T10:26:16+00:00

The Syrian conflict, beginning in 2011, escalated into a complex civil war, challenging the government's counterinsurgency (COIN) efforts. This study analyzes Syria's COIN failure through Clausewitz's Trinity, focusing on the interplay between government, military, and people. Using qualitative document analysis, data from government reports, academic articles, and expert analyses are examined. The research highlights an imbalance in Clausewitz's Trinity: the Assad regime lost legitimacy, the military fragmented, and excessive reliance on force alienated civilians. External support for rebels further hindered COIN efforts. The study underscores the need for balanced COIN strategies, integrating military action, government legitimacy, and popular support. These insights offer valuable lessons for addressing future insurgencies with a holistic approach.

Features of Indonesian-English with Special Reference to Gorontalese

2025-06-27T10:32:33+00:00

Language serves as a communication tool. It is made up of signs and symbols. Depending on the nations in which it is utilized, it exhibits different patterns. Language has a critical role in sustaining our social lives in this age of globalization. In Indonesia, English is the foreign language that is typically taught in schools. Because Indonesia is home to many different ethnic groups and languages, the primary language spoken there is a local language known as the mother tongue. As a unifying language, Indonesian is the second language. As an international language, English has also been learned in every region. Furthermore, English is not flawless due to the significant influence of regional or dialectal languages on pronunciation. Students at Gorontalo also study English as a side subject. The author applies the method to finish this article in a way that is scientific. The research's methodology and data analysis technique demonstrate how data is retrieved and examined. Both library research and field research were the methods and techniques the author employed to gather and analyze data for this aim. Following an analysis of the research on Indonesian-English characteristics among Gorontalo people, the author discovers that the Gorontalo people have a habit of saying things like "aaa..," "eee..," and "mmm." Additionally, they typically use English, but they employ Indonesian grammar. The reason for this is that the local dialect or language continues to have an influence.

Bibliometric Trends in Intertextuality and Its Application in Literary Theory

2025-06-27T10:32:38+00:00

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of intertextuality and its application within literary theory, drawing on data from the Scopus database spanning the years 1980 to 2024. Using VOSviewer, the research identifies key thematic clusters, influential scholars, citation networks, and global collaboration patterns. The analysis reveals that intertextuality remains a central and evolving concept, strongly linked to postmodernism, parody, metafiction, and reception theory, while also expanding into contemporary fields such as media studies, multimodality, and identity politics. Co-citation analysis highlights the foundational influence of theorists like Julia Kristeva, Roland Barthes, and Gérard Genette, while also uncovering interdisciplinary linkages with critical discourse analysis through scholars such as Norman Fairclough and Teun van Dijk. The temporal and density maps illustrate a shift from classical literary references to more socio-cultural and digital applications. Additionally, the geographical collaboration network underscores the dominance of Anglophone countries, with emerging scholarly contributions from China, Italy, and Eastern Europe. This study affirms intertextuality’s sustained relevance as both a theoretical lens and a methodological tool across diverse literary and cultural contexts.

Criticism and Satire in the Comic Strip @komik.grontol on Instagram Related to Indonesian Government Policies (A Pragmatic Semiotic Study)

2025-05-22T09:06:46+00:00

Comic strips, beyond entertainment, serve as a medium for expressing public aspirations. This study explores criticism and satire of government policies perceived as unfavorable to the people. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research examines linguistic data from the Instagram account @komik.grontol, covering content from December 2024 to February 2025. Data collection was conducted through documentation techniques, and analysis followed the theory of conversational implicature and semiotics. The findings reveal various criticisms, including (a) the 12% VAT increase, (b) the construction of fences and the granting of HGB permits for Laut Tangerang, (c) the appointment of special staff amid budget efficiency efforts, (d) lenient punishments for corrupt officials, (e) the LPG sales policy that burdens the public, (f) the prohibition of students from criticizing meal quality in the MBG program, and (g) the proposal to introduce insects as a protein source in the MBG program. These findings have theoretical implications for the development of pragmatics and visual communication studies, as well as practical implications for the government to be more responsive to public criticism and for creators to convey messages in an ethical and educational manner.

The Influence of Work Discipline and Employee Retention on Employee Performance: Evidence from PT UGS

2025-06-27T10:32:27+00:00

This study investigates the effect of work discipline and employee retention on employee performance at PT UGS, a technology-based service company operating in the marine sector. Employing a quantitative approach with a causal research design, data were gathered through a structured questionnaire distributed to all 94 employees using a total sampling method. The research instruments underwent tests for validity and reliability, followed by classical assumption testing including normality, multicollinearity, and heteroscedasticity. The results indicate that both work discipline and employee retention have a positive influence on employee performance, both individually and collectively. Employees who consistently adhere to workplace standards and show long-term commitment tend to perform better. These findings underscore the importance of promoting discipline and fostering loyalty as strategic efforts to enhance organizational productivity. This study contributes to the field of human resource management by highlighting the significance of behavioral consistency and employee engagement in optimizing workforce performance, offering valuable input for HR policy development.

Community Empowerment through Social Change Communication: Creating Environmental Transformation and Sustainability at Masjid Al-Ansor Bukit Kemiling Permai

2025-06-27T10:26:35+00:00

Indonesia, home to one of the world’s largest Muslim communities, relies on mosques as central hubs for worship and religious gatherings. This community service initiative focuses on the Al-Ansor Mosque in Bukit Kemiling Permai, Bandar Lampung, aiming to address key challenges through hands-on engagement. The approach includes coordinating efforts, executing practical activities, empowering locals, distributing essential cleaning supplies, assessing outcomes, and compiling detailed reports. Several issues were identified: a lack of community involvement in maintaining the worship space, insufficient facilities, and concerns over safety. The team behind this project envisions the Al-Ansor Mosque not just as a place of prayer, but as a clean, secure, and vibrant center for religious and social activities. A well-kept mosque environment plays a vital role in uniting people through shared faith and devotion. By fostering open dialogue and encouraging social change, the team aims to inspire lasting community commitment to the mosque’s upkeep. The ultimate goal is to motivate residents to take greater responsibility for preserving this sacred space, ensuring it remains a cornerstone of spiritual and communal life.

Dry Text Reception as Digital Body Language on WhatsApp: A Study of Meaning Interpretation Based on Stuart Hall’s Reception Theory

2025-06-27T10:32:18+00:00

This study investigates the reception of “dry text” as a form of digital body language and the understanding of message meaning among WhatsApp users. In the evolving digital communication landscape, the absence of explicit non-verbal cues in text-based interactions, often referred to as “dry text,” presents unique challenges to message interpretation. Using a qualitative descriptive approach grounded in Stuart Hall’s Reception Theory, this study analyzes the nuanced understanding of message meaning, considering the interplay between context, relationship dynamics, and the individual’s psychological state. The study findings reveal that the interpretation of “dry text” is highly subjective and context-dependent, with factors such as relational intimacy, communication history, and current mood significantly influencing reception. While some users interpret “dry text” as efficient, others perceive it as negative, indifferent, or even rude. This study highlights the critical role of users’ communicative competence in navigating ambiguous digital cues and the potential for miscommunication when non-verbal signals are absent. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of digital body language and the complexity of meaning-making in text-based communication.

Bibliometric Overview of Youth Empowerment in Social Science Research

2025-06-27T10:25:59+00:00

This study presents a bibliometric overview of youth empowerment research within the social sciences, employing VOSviewer to analyze patterns of authorship, international collaboration, and thematic evolution from 2000 to 2024. A dataset retrieved from Scopus formed the basis for co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and temporal trend mapping. The analysis reveals Zimmerman M.A. as a central figure in the research network and the United States as the most prolific contributor, with notable partnerships involving countries such as Australia, South Africa, and Kenya. Thematically, the field has transitioned from early emphases on health education and risk prevention toward more contemporary focuses on mental health, leadership, and social justice. Keyword clustering illustrates the interdisciplinary nature of the field, integrating psychological, educational, health, and civic engagement frameworks. Temporal visualizations show a shift in conceptual priorities over time, while density mapping indicates core and peripheral research areas. The study highlights the importance of context-sensitive, inclusive, and forward-looking approaches to youth empowerment and identifies gaps for future investigation, particularly in areas such as digital inclusion and economic agency.

Implementation of the Independent Curriculum Policy at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 1 West Lampung

2025-06-27T10:25:52+00:00

One of the innovations in education in facing the development of the era is the implementation of the Independent Curriculum which emphasizes flexible, contextual, and student-centered learning. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Independent Curriculum at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 1, West Lampung and the challenges faced in implementing the Independent Curriculum. The data obtained involved observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the Independent Curriculum is running well, supported by the quality of human resources, facilities, and adequate technology. However, there are several obstacles such as the lack of further training and ineffective communication between policy implementers. This study recommends the preparation of more structured regulations and SOPs, increasing routine training, and optimizing the use of technology to support curriculum implementation. These findings are expected to be a reference for madrasas and policy makers in improving the quality of education through the Independent Curriculum.

Strategic Investment Decisions and Their Implications for Firm Value: A Mediated Model of Dividend Policy

2025-06-29T12:36:17+00:00

This empirical analysis explores the relationship between investment decisions, proxied by PER, and dividend policy, proxied by DPR, on firm value, as indicated by PBV, within manufacturing sector firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2015 to 2021. Firm value serves as the dependent variable, while investment decisions act as the independent variable, and dividend policy functions as a mediating variable. The research population comprises pharmaceutical companies listed on the IDX within the specified period, with samples selected through purposive sampling based on the criteria of consistently publishing audited financial and annual reports. The study employs descriptive statistical analysis and path analysis, an extension of multiple regression techniques. The empirical findings demonstrate that investment choices contribute meaningfully and positively to the firm's market performance. Nonetheless, investment decisions do not exhibit a statistically significant effect on dividend policy, nor does dividend policy have a notable influence on corporate value. In addition, mediation analysis indicates that dividend policy does not serve as an intervening variable in the linkage of investment decisions and corporate value.

PhD Research on Economics Development Link with Human Resources Management

2025-06-27T10:27:00+00:00

Human resource is the important part of our world. With the help of human resource, we cannot achieve the goal of development in human life. Before some years the human resource department is not important. But in the era of globalization the human resource became the important department. After the scientific revolution the human resource is very important, human resource is very important in this era of globalization. Teconology provide the path how to utilize the resources according to need of time. Human resource management is directly link to human physiology. Human resource management is directly link with the Business management. Human resource management guide us in many areas of human devlopment. Human resource management provide the way how to utilize the human talent according to target. Human resource management study is very important student. Human resouce management are being teaches in every university and business school.

Improving the Ability to Writing Short Stories Through the Development of Teaching Materials for Students of Grade IX of Budhi Mulia Integrated Junior High School

2025-06-27T10:26:23+00:00

This study aims to improve the short story writing skills of grade IX students of Budhi Mulia Integrated Junior High School through the development of contextual teaching materials that are in accordance with the characteristics of students. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The results of the feasibility test of teaching materials indicate that the developed module is feasible to use, based on validation by material experts, media experts, and responses from teachers and students. After implementation, there was a significant increase in short story writing skills, seen from the increase in students' writing scores in the final assessment. This shows that the teaching materials developed are effective in helping students develop ideas, plots, characters, and messages in short stories. This study recommends the development of similar teaching materials with a thematic approach and based on personal experience for literature learning at the junior high school level.

The Influence of Digital Leadrrship and Digital Competence on Employee Performance Mediated by Job Satisfaction in Health Services in Tarakan City

2025-06-27T10:26:45+00:00

This study examines the effect of digital leadership and employee digital competence on employee performance in health services in implementing One Healthy with job satisfaction as a mediating variable in Tarakan City. The implementation of the health transformation launched by the Ministry of Health requires the ability of health workers to implement health data digitization by carrying out digital recording of patient health examination results. This research design uses quantitative and descriptive methods. The participants in the study were health workers at the Puskesmas who played a role in the implementation of recording patient medical record data into the Satu Sehat platform. The sample in this study amounted to two hundred and two health workers at six Puskesmas in Tarakan City. The research strategy used a random sampling method with primary data sources by distributing questionnaires. The results showed that digital leadership and digital competence had no direct effect on performance. The role of job satisfaction as a mediating variable is able to provide a positive influence from digital leadership and digital competencies on employee performance in Tarakan City health services.

Representation of Minangkabau Cultural Values in Minangkabau Tiger Martial Art on Instagram: A Semiotic Study Based on Charles Sanders Peirce’s Theory

2025-06-30T05:01:19+00:00

This study aims to analyze how Minangkabau cultural values are represented through the Minangkabau Tiger Silat account on Instagram. Using a qualitative approach and Charles Sanders Peirce’s semiotic theory, this research investigates how signs in the form of icons, indexes, and symbols are used to depict cultural meanings. The data were collected through observation, documentation, and interviews with silat practitioners. The results show that Instagram visuals can successfully present philosophical values such as religiosity, reverence for ancestors, harmony with nature, and resilience. This study contributes to the growing field of cultural communication in digital media and suggests future studies to explore audience engagement in cultural preservation efforts online.

Interpersonal Communication Attribution of Prisoner Companion (PRICO) Hygiene at the State Detention Center Class I Depok

2025-06-30T05:39:00+00:00

The complexity of the problems that occur in Rumah Tahanan Negara (Rutan) Kelas I Depok, is one of the problems that continues. The relationship between officers and tahanan pendamping (tamping) that looks good, becomes a false picture with the discovery of communication devices in the prison cells, plans to smuggle narcotics into the prison environment, and conflicts in communication between prisoners and prisoners. The hidden motive behind the behavior and interpersonal communication that is well established between officers and companions, is an aspect that needs to be explored. This research, focuses on aspects of interpersonal communication and attribution in tamping. This research uses a post-positivisme paradigm with a descriptive qualitative method, which refers to the theory of interpersonal communication and attribution with the Coding Color Analysis Procedure (CCAP) analysis method. Data collection was carried out by means of observation, interviews and literature documents. The results of this research see a more intense interpersonal communication process between tamping and officers outside of duty hours with the context of the conversation more about personal life. Internal attribution of tamping different behavior, will be good with officers and will be conflict if with other prisoners. The tamping motive of getting benefits and convenience from closeness to officers is one of the causes of differences in internal attribution of tamping behavior.

How Do Financials Fundamentals Shape Firm? Evidence on the Mediating Role of Profitability

2025-06-30T06:35:44+00:00

This study examines the influence of capital structure, sales growth, and firm size on firm value, with profitability acting as a mediating variable. The empirical analysis is conducted on firms operating in the metals and related sub-sectors listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) over the period 2011–2021, with a sample comprising only firms with complete financial disclosures. Utilizing a causal-comparative research design, the study seeks to identify and generalize the structural relationships among key financial variables. The study considers capital structure, sales growth, and firm size as independent variables, with firm value serving as the dependent variable and profitability (as measured by Return on Assets) functioning as a mediating construct. A quota sampling technique was employed to select 14 firms from the metals and related sub-sectors listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), based on data completeness and sectoral relevance. The analytical framework incorporates descriptive statistics, classical assumption testing, model fit evaluation, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothesis testing to examine the proposed relationships. The empirical results indicate that capital structure has a positive and statistically significant effect on firm value. Conversely, sales growth exhibits a negative but statistically insignificant relationship with firm value, while firm size demonstrates a significant negative impact. Profitability shows a positive and significant influence on firm value. Further analysis reveals that capital structure negatively affects profitability, although the effect is not statistically significant. Sales growth has a positive and significant impact on profitability, whereas firm size is positively related to profitability, albeit insignificantly. Mediation testing confirms that profitability does not mediate the relationship between capital structure and firm value; however, it significantly mediates the effects of both sales growth and firm size on firm value.