The Eastasouth Journal of Social Science and Humanities

The Influence of Social Media Usage, Internet Access, and Mobile Device Penetration on Social Interaction Quality among Adolescents in Indonesia

2024-06-18T02:00:25+00:00

This study investigates the influence of digital technology use on the quality of social interactions among adolescents in Indonesia. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a cross-sectional survey method to collect data from 180 adolescents. The survey instrument included Likert scale items measuring social media use, internet access, mobile device penetration, and the quality of social interactions. Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was used to analyze the data. The results revealed significant relationships between digital technology use and social interaction quality, with internet access, mobile device penetration, and social media usage exerting notable influences. The findings underscore the importance of promoting responsible digital habits and fostering meaningful social connections among adolescents in an increasingly digitalized world.

How liquidity and solvency affect stock prices. Does profitability really matter? Evidence from Indonesia

2024-06-18T01:59:05+00:00

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the variables shown in the conceptual model, with an emphasis on the role that profitability plays as a mediator in the relationship between stock prices, liquidity, and solvency. Secondary data from financial statements and stock summaries of businesses listed on the IDX are used in this quantitative research project. According to the findings, profitability and solvency both had a significant impact on stock prices, but liquidity had no appreciable effect.

Analysis of the Effectiveness of High-Intensity Interval Training Methods in Improving Basketball Players Fitness

2024-06-19T06:23:45+00:00

This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in improving the fitness of basketball players. Employing a literature review methodology, this study explores recent findings related to the application of HIIT in the context of basketball sports. The literature analysis involves searching and screening various scientific articles covering aspects such as improved cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, time efficiency, and safety considerations. The results indicate that HIIT holds significant potential in enhancing the cardiorespiratory fitness of basketball players, with positive effects on aerobic capacity and cardiorespiratory endurance. Furthermore, HIIT has also shown a positive impact on increasing muscle strength and endurance. The effectiveness of HIIT can be observed in its time efficiency, as this high-intensity training program can deliver significant results in a shorter time compared to conventional training methods. However, the study also highlights the importance of considering the risks and safety considerations in implementing HIIT, emphasizing the need for an individualized approach and careful monitoring. Thus, this research provides a solid foundation for the development of more focused and effective training programs to enhance the performance of basketball players. The practical implications of these findings can assist coaches and fitness professionals in designing exercise programs tailored to the specific needs of basketball players, taking into account cardiorespiratory aspects, muscle strength, time efficiency, and safety.

The Influence of Religious Beliefs and Religious Practices on Social Cohesion in Modern Society in Indonesia

2024-06-22T08:22:46+00:00

This research investigates the influence of religious beliefs and practices on social cohesion in modern Indonesian societies through a quantitative analysis. A sample of 175 respondents representing diverse religious communities participated in the study. The survey instrument utilized Likert scales to measure religious beliefs, practices, and various dimensions of social cohesion. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysis was employed to analyze the data. The results revealed significant positive relationships between religious beliefs, practices, and social cohesion. Specifically, stronger religious beliefs were associated with higher levels of social cohesion, while active engagement in religious practices contributed to increased social cohesion. The findings highlight the integral role of religion in fostering community resilience and well-being. These insights have implications for policymakers, community leaders, and scholars seeking to promote social cohesion and interfaith harmony in diverse societies.

Determinants of Private University Lecturer Engagement in Bekasi City, West Java, Indonesia

2024-06-20T03:45:21+00:00

This research aims to find ways to increase lecturer engagement through transformational leadership and personality variables. The sample for this research was lecturers at private universities in the city of Bekasi, totaling 166 lecturers. The method used is path analysis and indicator analysis techniques. This research concludes that; 1) Strengthening Transformational Leadership can increase the engagement of permanent lecturers at private universities. 2) Strengthening Personality can increase the engagement of permanent lecturers at private universities. Suggestions, to strengthen transformational leadership and personality, you can strengthen the indicators for these variables.

Bibliometric Analysis of Key Findings in Studies on Gender Disparities in Education and Employment

2024-06-18T01:55:07+00:00

This study employs bibliometric analysis to explore the evolving landscape of research on gender disparities in education and employment from 1985 to 2024. Utilizing VOSviewer for data visualization, we identified key thematic clusters, analyzed trends over years, and pinpointed less-researched areas that present opportunities for further inquiry. Our findings revealed that while traditional topics like wage disparities and labor market participation continue to dominate the research, newer areas such as the impact of global events (e.g., COVID-19) and intersectional identities on gender inequalities are gaining prominence. Notably, the analysis highlighted significant gaps in research related to poverty, household dynamics, and health care's role in gender disparities. These findings suggest a need for a more nuanced exploration of how gender disparities affect various socioeconomic outcomes and call for targeted research efforts in underexplored areas to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand.

Bank Emok: Conflict Analysis and Sustainable Solution Efforts from the Perspective of Risk Society Theory

2024-06-18T01:54:04+00:00

Bank Emok is a term for the people of Solear District, Tangerang Regency, Banten Province for institutions that are similar to conventional banks in general, but these banks are illegal and owned by individuals who rely on loan sharks to run their operating systems. This research attempts to describe the phenomenon of the increasing number of customers from Bank Emok who are trapped in debt with large interest rates, making it difficult for them to escape. This research uses qualitative methods with a case study approach and analysis of Ulrich Beck's community risk theory to be able to see and investigate more deeply the phenomena that occur in the community of Solear District, Tangerang Regency, Banten. From the analysis of the data obtained, the researcher outlined a strategy to ensure that regional governments, the private sector, and the community escape the trap of the Bank Emok because it has been proven that in several areas of West Java, there are often conflicts between the community and the bank.

Determinant Factor of Pamong Praja Police Unit; Evidence from Bogor District, West Java, Indonesia

2024-06-20T07:43:30+00:00

The objective of this study is to ascertain and examine the direct and indirect impact of organizational culture on employee performance, specifically via the lens of work satisfaction within the Civil Service Police Unit in Bogor Regency. The population in this study was Bogor district Civil Service Police Unit. The number of samples in this study was 232 samples. Data analysis uses path analysis. The research results show that (1) Strengthening organizational culture can improve the performance of civil service police units. (2) Strengthening job satisfaction can improve the performance of civil service police units. (3) Strengthening organizational culture can increase job satisfaction. (4) The performance of a civil service police unit is positively influenced by its organizational culture. The work happiness variable serves as an efficient mediator between organizational culture factors and employee performance variables. Strengthening both organizational culture and job satisfaction can enhance the performance of civil service police units.

The Interplay of Compensation and Working Facilities on Local Tax Revenue: A Data Panel Evidence of Municipalities in East Borneo

2024-06-14T10:19:03+00:00

This study investigates the relationship between employee compensation, working facilities, and local tax revenue generation in East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. Utilizing panel data multiple linear regression analysis, the research analyzes financial reports from ten Regencies and Cities (Balikpapan, Samarinda, Bontang, Kutai Timur, Kutai Barat, Kutai Kartanegara, Penajam Paser Utara, Berau, Mahakam Ulu, and Paser) over the period of 2017-2023. Employee compensation, represented by growth of employee expenditures (PBP), captures the year-to-year increase in personnel costs. Working facilities, represented by growth of goods and service expenditures (PBBJ), reflect the year-to-year change in spending on operational resources. The findings reveal a positive association between both growth in employee expenditures and growth in goods and services expenditures with local tax revenue, but these relationships are not statistically significant. This suggests that factors beyond employee compensation and working facilities likely play a more prominent role in driving regional tax revenue growth.

Optimizing Customer Retention in Modern Retail: The Role of Customer Experience and Relationship Quality

2024-06-20T03:13:50+00:00

The customer's position is the spearhead of business, including modern retail, for this reason, this research aims to find ways to optimize customer retention in modern retail with the role of relationship quality, and customer experience in Ramayana department stores. The population in this study were customers of Ramayana department stores in the DKI Jakarta area. The sampling technique used proportional random sampling with a sample size of 400 customers of Ramayana department stores. The data analysis method used in this research is path analysis using JASP software. This research produces conclusions 1). Relationship quality is proven to have a positive and significant influence on Customer Experience at Ramayana Department Store. 2) Customer Experience is proven to have a positive and significant influence on Customer Retention at Ramayana Department Store. 3) Relationship quality has a positive effect on Customer Retention through Customer Experience as full mediation at Ramayana Department Store.

The Influence of ROA, ROE, NPM, and GPM on Stock Returns of Technology Companies Listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange

2024-06-22T08:24:40+00:00

This research examines the influence of Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), Net Profit Margin (NPM), and Gross Profit Margin (GPM) on the stock returns of technology businesses listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This analysis comprises all legally registered technological businesses listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange from 2019 to 2022. Currently, the website idx.co.id displays about 43 technological businesses that have been officially registered. This study focuses on ROA) and NPM as crucial metrics for predicting stock returns in the technology industry. It specifically highlights the possibly negative impact of ROE. The minimal impact of GPM implies that investors may place more emphasis on evaluating possible stock returns in the technology sector using other metrics. It is advisable to do more analysis on the factors that influence returns in order to have a thorough comprehension.

Work Ethic of Women Laweyan Batik Craftsmen During the Covid-19 Pandemic

2024-06-14T13:41:35+00:00

At the beginning of 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic crisis occurred which had an impact on the batik industry in Laweyan Village, namely a decline in sales of up to 60% and the threat of bankruptcy. The formulation of the research problem is what is the work ethic of women Laweyan batik craftsmen during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. There are two sampling techniques used in this research, namely snowball sampling which is used to look for informants for women craftsmen through key informants from the management of the Laweyan Batik Village Development Forum (FPKBL), and purposive sampling is used to find out whether the informant knows the data being sought. The research results found that women Batik Laweyan craftsmen had a work ethic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was obtained through 10 dimensions of work ethic theory, which shows that female Laweyan batik craftsmen still had a work ethic when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred. This research concludes that Laweyan Batik craftsmen still have a work ethic even though they are experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

Do Macroeconomic Factors Influence Household Consumption Expenditure in the Gambia? ARDL-Error Correction Regression Approach

2024-06-20T01:45:37+00:00

Consumption constitutes a larger part of GDP and contributes immensely in enhancing economic growth and development of a country. This study examines the influence of macroeconomic factors on household consumption expenditure in the Gambia. To achieve our objective, we employ ARDL estimation method with Bounds tests to analyze our study using secondary times series data collected from World Bank’s World Development Indicators database from 2000 to 2020. The findings reveal that GDP, inflation, direct credit to private sector, remittances and population all have significant effect on household consumption expenditure in the short run because their p values are less than 0.05 at 5% level of significance. For the long run effect, the CointEq (-1)* is negative and statistically significant. It means that the short run is adjusted with high speed in the run approximatively 108%. Therefore, GDP, inflation, direct credit to private sector, inflation, remittances and population are all significantly affecting household consumption in the long run. Thus, the study recommends that Government of the Gambia to use a mix macroeconomic policy method to stimulate and increase household consumption expenditure in order to help in achieving economic growth and development. The study further recommends future researchers to include other macroeconomic variables like unemployment and interest rate.