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Analysis of farming businesses producing vermicompost based on earthworms as an alternative source of income for farmers
Full text linkThis study aims to analyze the feasibility of vermicompost production based on earthworms as an alternative source of income for farmers. The research was conducted in Bunutin Village using cost, revenue, profit, and R/C ratio analysis methods. The results show that the total production cost per six-month cycle is IDR 3,644,164 with a gross income of IDR 4,423,812.50, resulting in a net profit of IDR 779,648.5. The R/C ratio of 1.21 and a payback period of eight months indicate that the business is financially feasible. This business has the potential to increase farmers' income through the sale of worms and vermicompost, although feed cost efficiency needs to be improved to increase profits
MSMEs' perceptions of social media utilization for branding processed fishery products
Full text linkThis study aims to analyse the perceptions of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) regarding the use of social media as a branding tool for processed fishery products in Bunutin Village, Bangli Regency. The research approach used is quantitative descriptive, with data collection methods through a Likert scale questionnaire and semi-structured interviews with 30 respondents. The results show that the level of understanding of social media among MSME actors is in the good category, with an average score of 80%. This encompasses the ability to comprehend social media algorithms, maintain account privacy, distinguish valid information, and utilize social media for marketing activities. In addition, the intensity of social media use is also high, as reflected in daily usage habits, effective time management, and the use of social media for productive activities such as promotion and business interactions. However, there are still a small number of respondents who have not maximized their control over the duration of social media use. In general, this study confirms that social media has a significant contribution in strengthening brand awareness and increasing the competitiveness of processed fishery products. However, improvements in digital literacy,,, 
Managerial Innovation and the Resilience of Agri-Food SMEs in Africa: An Analysis of the Role of Entrepreneurial Culture in Cameroon
No full textThis study examines the influence of managerial innovation on the organizational resilience of agri-food small and medium-sized enterprises in Cameroon, with particular attention to the mediating role of entrepreneurial culture. Anchored in a context characterized by institutional instability, recurrent economic shocks, and heightened environmental uncertainty, the research develops and empirically tests an integrative conceptual model. Using survey data collected from 154 SME owner-managers, the study adopts a quantitative methodology and applies partial least squares structural equation modeling to assess both direct and indirect relationships among the constructs. The findings demonstrate that managerial innovation exerts a positive and significant effect on organizational resilience, enabling firms to better absorb, adapt to, and recover from systemic disruptions. Moreover, this relationship is partially mediated by entrepreneurial culture, suggesting that innovative managerial practices yield stronger resilience outcomes when embedded within organizational values that promote creativity, initiative, cooperation, and risk tolerance. By highlighting the interplay between managerial practices and culturally embedded resources, this study advances the literature on SME resilience in emerging economies, particularly within underexplored African contexts. From a practical standpoint, the results offer actionable insights for SME managers and policymakers seeking to design strategies that enhance adaptive capacity and long-term sustainability in volatile environments
Strategy for integrating rice and peanut cultivation in a polyculture system to increase agricultural land productivity
Full text linkEfforts to increase agricultural productivity to meet national food needs are complex challenges that require an integrated strategic approach. One step that can be taken is to improve the efficiency of the rice agribusiness through the application of balanced fertilization recommendations and appropriate pricing policies. Therefore, the development of the peanut-based food industry has led to an increase in domestic demand for peanuts. The increasing demand for peanuts is a great market opportunity for the development of peanut production. Increased income and public knowledge about nutrition have changed people's food consumption patterns from energy-producing carbohydrate foods to protein-producing foods, both animal and vegetable. The integration of the two through a polyculture system provides opportunities for synergy: peanut roots provide biological nitrogen for rice, help suppress weeds, and increase the efficiency of space and resource utilization. Intercropping rice and peanuts significantly increases land productivity
Feasibility study on financing fish pepes farming based on financial management assistance
Full text linkThis study aims to analyze the feasibility of financing fish pepes farming based on financial management assistance at Pokdakan Dukuh Gangga Sedana in Bunutin Village. The analysis was conducted by calculating production costs, revenue, profits, and financial feasibility ratios using the R/C Ratio and Payback Period. The results show that the total production cost of IDR 10,706,972 with total revenue of IDR 42,000,000 generates a net profit of IDR 31,293,028 per month. The R/C Ratio value of 3.9 indicates that the fish pepes business is very feasible financially. In addition, the Payback Period value of 0.06 years shows that the investment can be recovered in a very short time. Financial management assistance has proven to play a role in strengthening cost efficiency, working capital management, and increasing the capacity of business actors in making financial decisions. Thus, the fish pepes business has strong sustainability potential if supported by appropriate managerial management and marketing strategies
The effect of work motivation and leadership style on employee performance through job satisfaction as an intervening variable in the financial management of the Palembang KPPN
Full text linkThis study aims to determine how work motivation and leadership style affect employee performance with job satisfaction as an intervening variable in the financial management of the Palembang KPPN. There were 165 respondents who completed the questionnaire at the Palembang KPPN. The analysis technique used was Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) analysis. The results of this study indicate that work motivation and leadership style have a positive and significant influence on employee performance, and job satisfaction mediates the influence of work motivation and leadership style on employee performance in a significant manner. This study is expected to serve as a reference for future research regarding the use of variables in similar studies. The implications of this study are to provide input to financial managers at the KPPN Palembang unit to enhance employee motivation and leadership style, thereby improving employee performance through job satisfaction
Stakeholder pressure and manufacturing firm profitability: The mediation effect of environmental performance
Full text linkThis study aims to examine the role of environmental performance in mediating the effect of stakeholder pressure on corporate profitability, with firm size as a control variable. Stakeholder theory is employed as the grand theory, while legitimacy theory serves as the supporting theory. This research was conducted on manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2019 to 2023. The sample was determined using a purposive sampling technique, resulting in 922 observation data. Data collection was carried out through non-participant observation by downloading data from the companies’ official websites and the IDX website. The analytical technique used was Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysis, employing the WarpPLS program. The findings indicate that environmental pressure, customer pressure, and investor pressure have a positive effect on a company’s environmental performance, whereas employee pressure has a negative effect. Furthermore, environmental pressure, customer pressure, and employee pressure have a positive effect on corporate profitability. In addition, environmental performance can mediate the effect of environmental pressure, customer pressure, and employee pressure on the profitability of manufacturing companies
Pathways to success: Leveraging LinkedIn data to map university alumni outcomes
Full text linkThe era of big data, accelerated by the pandemic, has led to vast amounts of data generated through social media, which can be monetized and used to gain valuable insights for marketers, employers, job seekers, and organizations. Higher education institutions are also leveraging this data to understand their prospective students, current students, and alumni, and to build engagement. This paper explores how universities can use social media data, particularly LinkedIn, to analyze alumni career trends, internships, and operational data needs. It examines how students align their academic and professional studies with career interests and how universities can support their vocational goals. Using publicly available LinkedIn data from three different universities, the paper offers insights into internship and career options, graduate school, and alumni networking, emphasizing the importance of stronger connections between universities, employers, and alumni. The paper also highlights the positive relationship between internship duration and alumni career progression, underscoring the value of internships and experiential learning. As alumni increasingly move nationwide, especially with the rise of remote work, universities may need to adjust their recruiting and partnership strategies and should consider using LinkedIn as a tool for assessing outcomes
The effect of brand trust, tax socialization, and service quality on individual taxpayer compliance with satisfaction as an intervening variable at the Palembang Ilir Timur Primary Tax Service Office
Full text linkThis study aims to determine the influence of brand trust, tax socialization, and service quality on individual taxpayer compliance, with satisfaction as an intervening variable at the Palembang Ilir Timur Primary Tax Service Office. A quantitative research method with a causality approach was applied in this study, involving a survey of 100 active taxpayers at the Palembang Ilir Timur Primary Tax Service Office. Data was collected using a Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using the Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The results of the study based on direct effects show that tax socialization has a positive and significant effect on individual taxpayer compliance, while brand trust and service quality do not have a significant effect on individual taxpayer compliance. Meanwhile, based on indirect effects, it shows that brand trust, tax socialization, and service quality each have a positive and significant effect on individual taxpayer compliance through satisfaction as an intervening variable. This indicates that satisfaction can mediate the relationship between brand trust, tax socialization, and service quality on individual taxpayer compliance. 
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) analysis in enhancing customer loyalty in the digital age
Full text linkThis study aims to analyse the role of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in improving customer loyalty in the digital era. This literature review uses a qualitative descriptive method by collecting and analysing various relevant literature, scientific journals, and previous research results. The findings reveal that the effective implementation of CRM, through strategies such as personalised service, integrated communication, and the utilisation of digital technologies like artificial intelligence and big data analytics, can enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. CRM not only makes it easier for companies to understand customer needs but also strengthens long-term relationships and creates a competitive advantage amid increasingly fierce digital business competition. Thus, CRM has become one of the key strategies in maintaining and increasing customer loyalty in the digital era