Yayasan Riset dan Pengembangan Intelektual (YRPI) Journal
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Artificial Intelligence and Optimization of Reverse Logistics: An Analysis in the Aquatic Industry of The Mekong Delta
No full textIn recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an important technology that enhances the competitive advantages for businesses. This study investigates the application of artificial intelligence and how it can optimize reverse logistics for the aquatic industry in the Mekong Delta. It also explores the current situation in applying AI, its benefits, and challenges when using AI in reverse logistics for aquatic enterprises. The research uses qualitative and quantitative methods to collect data from interviewing managers, logistics staff, and technicians to deliver a survey to 41 seafood businesses. Results show AI applications in forecasting, storage, and recycling can cut operational costs by over 10% for 46.3% of firms and improve recovery time by over 10% for 56.1%. Benefits also include higher operational efficiency and better environmental performance. However, challenges persist in system integration, data access, and workforce readiness. The study provides practical recommendations, including enhancing AI workforce training, system integration, and collaboration with technology providers, to help seafood companies overcome barriers and maximize the benefits of AI in reverse logistics
Decision-Making in the Digitalization of Library Reference Services through Social Media: A Case Study of the National Library of Indonesia
No full textThe digitalization of library reference services through social media remains under-researched, particularly regarding how socio-technical factors and institutional policy processes intersect in national libraries. This study addresses this gap by examining the case of the National Library of Indonesia (Perpusnas), where virtual reference services (VRS) have evolved amid infrastructural reforms and the COVID-19 pandemic. Adopting a qualitative case study within a constructivist paradigm, the research combines semi-structured interviews with librarians and managers (n=5) and a Social Network Analysis (SNA) of @perpusnas1 interactions on X (formerly Twitter) during 2023. The analytical framework integrates the Policy Cycle with the Social Construction of Technology (SCOT), enabling a multi-layered exploration of agenda-setting, policy formulation, interpretive flexibility, and network structures. Findings show that VRS development was shaped by problem recognition (inefficiencies in email services), adaptive policy formulation (iterative SOP revisions and platform selection), and improvisational implementation constrained by staff capacity and infrastructure. SCOT analysis revealed competing interpretations of social media—promotion, reference tool, or user shortcut—eventually stabilised through closure. SNA results confirmed a centralised hub-and-spoke model dominated by @perpusnas1, enhancing responsiveness but limiting distributed participation. This study contributes theoretically by linking SCOT, policy process models, and SNA in library science; practically by highlighting training, evaluation, and integration needs for managers; and for policy by illustrating adaptive pathways to digitalisation in developing-country contexts
Leveraging Intranet Quality for University Financial Sustainability: The Mediating Role of Enterprise Risk Management
No full textThis study examines how intranet quality affects the financial performance of Malaysian public universities, filling a crucial gap in understanding how internal digital infrastructure supports institutional sustainability. It highlights Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) as a mediating factor translating intranet quality into measurable performance results. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 210 participants, including risk committees, internal auditors, and top management from 20 public universities in Malaysia. This study used purposive, stratified, and census sampling methods. Intranet quality was evaluated across six key areas: collaboration tools, risk management application, access to proper risk data, interaction in risk problem-solving, communication among the risk committee, and risk management controls. ERM implementation was measured using ISO 31000-aligned standards, while university financial performance was assessed through five income sources: research projects, consultancies, public and private funding, commercialisation, and program offerings. Covariance-based structural equation modelling (CB-SEM) was employed for analysis. Findings reveal that intranet quality significantly improves ERM implementation, positively impacting financial performance. ERM partially mediates this relationship, with more substantial indirect effects than direct ones. This study emphasises the strategic importance of digital infrastructure and risk governance in boosting institutional effectiveness. It proposes a socio-technical model that helps university leaders leverage intranet systems to enhance risk resilience and long-term financial sustainability
Work Ethic, Organizational Culture, and Employee Performance: A Mediated Framework of Job Satisfaction in Local Government Institutions
No full textThis study examines the influence of work ethic and organizational culture on employee performance, with job satisfaction serving as an intervening variable. A quantitative research design was employed, and data were collected through questionnaires administered to 140 employees at the Department of Culture of Buleleng Regency. The results indicate that both work ethic and organizational culture significantly affect employee performance and job satisfaction. Furthermore, job satisfaction functions as a mediating variable that strengthens the relationship between work ethic, organizational culture, and employee performance. The findings underscore that a strong work ethic is positively associated with higher job satisfaction, while a supportive organizational culture—characterized by cooperation and open communication—also contributes to increased satisfaction. Additionally, both organizational culture and work ethic directly enhance employee performance, highlighting the importance of motivation and a positive work environment. Overall, the study emphasizes the critical role of fostering a constructive organizational climate to improve employee satisfaction and performance
Brand Characteristics, Materialism, and Brand Addiction: Psychological Impacts on Indonesian K-Pop Fans
No full textThe rising popularity of K-Pop culture has influenced consumer behavior in Indonesia, leading to the phenomenon of brand addiction, an extreme emotional attachment to brands. While prior research has explored the origins of addiction to physical goods, research on brand addiction in the entertainment industry, particularly within Asia’s collectivist context, remain limited. This study examines the influence of brand characteristics (hedonism, self-expressiveness, innovativeness, authenticity) and materialism orientation on brand addiction, along with its psychological effects (brand exclusiveness, trash-talking, compulsive buying behavior, irritability) among K-Pop fans in Indonesia, using Social Identity Theory (SIT). A cross-sectional survey of 192 respondents was conducted from February to March 2025, with data analyzed via PLS-SEM. Results indicate that brand self-expressiveness, brand innovativeness, and materialism significantly and positively affect brand addiction, while brand hedonism and authenticity show no significant impact. Furthermore, brand addiction positively and significantly influences brand exclusiveness, trash talking, compulsive buying behavior, and irritability. Theoretically, these findings reinforce SIT’s relevance and highlight the need for a brand addiction model in entertainment contexts like K-Pop. Practically, K-Pop agencies and local entertainment businesses should prioritize self-expressiveness and materialism through identity narratives and exclusive merchandise, while implementing strategies like purchase limits and transparent communication to mitigate negative effects like trash talking without dampening fandom enthusiasm.
The Contribution of Fintech to Strengthening SME Financing Access: Evidence from Majene Regency
No full textThe rapid growth of financial technology (fintech) has brought significant changes to access to financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia, particularly in areas with limited conventional banking services. This study aims to analyse the impact of fintech on improving SME access to financing in Majene Regency, West Sulawesi. Using a mixed methods approach, quantitative data was collected from 165 SME actors through structured questionnaires, while qualitative data was obtained through in-depth interviews with selected informants. The variables examined included ease of use, fintech service features, and access to financing, which were analysed using multiple linear regression (SPSS 27) and thematic analysis (NVivo). The results showed that ease of use and fintech service features had a significant positive effect on SME access to financing. The majority of respondents stated that fintech applications—especially QRIS and digital wallets—greatly facilitated transactions and business management. However, there are still obstacles in the form of uneven digital literacy and unstable network infrastructure, so that the use of digital financing features is not yet optimal. This study concludes that the development of inclusive and user-friendly fintech solutions, accompanied by broader digital literacy programmes, is crucial to maximising the role of fintech in supporting regional SMEs. These findings have important implications for fintech providers, local governments, and policymakers in designing effective strategies to strengthen SME growth through digital financial inclusion
Economic Evaluation of Service Budget Performance in the Education Sector
No full textThis research aims to assess budget performance at the Bekasi District Education Office for the 2020-2023 Fiscal Year period. The method used is descriptive qualitative to produce a budget performance assessment. Data collection was carried out through interviews and document review. The results of this research show the budget performance of the District Education Office. Bekasi, viewed from an economic perspective in 2020-2023, experiences fluctuations every year and is categorized as economical because the economic ratio level is between 90%-100%. For the level of efficiency in the 2020-2023 budget revenue, it is categorized as less efficient because the efficiency ratio is more than 90%. Then the level of effectiveness experienced a decrease in effectiveness from 2020-2023 but was still categorized as effective because the level of effectiveness ratio was between 90% - 100%. Therefore, the Bekasi District Education Office needs to prioritize the preparation of more efficient budget planning based on the Value for money concept. namely budget effectiveness, budget efficiency, economics, and budget.
 
The Effect of Dividend Policy on Firm Value in the Era of Global Economic Uncertanty
No full textGlobal economic uncertainty, heightened by events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and volatile commodity prices, has reshaped the dynamics between dividend policy and firm value. This article review synthesizes studies published from 2020 onward that investigate how dividend payout decisions influence firm valuation across diverse industries and markets during periods of heightened uncertainty. The review highlights that while traditional dividend theories such as signaling, bird-in-hand, and agency cost hypotheses remain relevant, recent evidence suggests that market reactions to dividend changes have become more sensitive to macroeconomic volatility and investor sentiment. Many firms facing liquidity constraints opted for dividend cuts or suspensions, which often triggered negative short-term valuation effects but supported long-term resilience and investment capacity. Conversely, firms maintaining stable dividends tended to signal financial robustness, mitigating investor anxiety and enhancing firm value despite uncertain conditions. The review also identifies moderating roles of corporate governance, ownership structure, and ESG practices in shaping this relationship. By integrating these findings, the article underscores the importance for managers and policymakers to adapt dividend strategies to evolving global risks, balancing shareholder returns with financial flexibility and sustainable growth objectives
Analysis of Situational Leadership and Financial Compensation on Employee Performance Mediated by Motivation
No full textThis study aims to investigate the effects of situational leadership and financial compensation on employee performance, with motivation as a mediating variable. A quantitative approach was employed, using structured questionnaires distributed to employees at dealerships in the Soloraya area. The sample was selected purposively based on criteria such as employment status, age (21–35), and residence, yielding at least 50 respondents. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS) in SmartPLS 4.0, including assessments of validity, reliability, multicollinearity, and structural relationships through R², Q², t-tests, and path coefficients. The results indicate that situational leadership positively and significantly influences motivation, while financial compensation positively and significantly affects both employee performance and motivation. However, motivation does not significantly impact employee performance and cannot mediate the effects of situational leadership or financial compensation. These findings suggest that organizations should focus directly on leadership practices and compensation structures to enhance performance. Future research may explore additional variables, broader geographic contexts, or qualitative methods for deeper insight into the interplay between leadership, compensation, motivation, and performance
Critical and Reflective Analysis of the Evolution of the Audit Process in the Digital Age
No full textAnalysing the evolution of the audit process in the digital era, evaluating the implications of technology on methodology, quality, auditor competence, ethics, and the effectiveness of internal controls, with a focus on opportunities and challenges in developing countries. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of 29 articles (2015-2025) from Scopus, ScienceDirect, Publish and Pearish, and Google Scholar using thematic analysis to identify patterns, contradictions, and trends. Technologies such as AI, Big Data, Blockchain, RPA, and Continuous Auditing are transforming auditing into an automated, real-time, and predictive model, increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Risks include algorithmic bias, lagging regulations, and the need to transform the role of auditors into strategic advisors with digital competencies. Recommendations include strengthening auditor competencies through digital education, regulatory adaptation, and RPA implementation in developing countries to maintain audit relevance, improve governance, and stakeholder confidence in financial reporting. A multidimensional critical-reflective approach that integrates technology, profession, control, and ethics with a unique focus on the context of developing countries