International Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities (IJRSS) ISSN:2582-6220, DOI: 10.47505/IJRSS
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Utilization of Village Funds for Social Safety Net Cash Direct Assistance: Study on the Implementation and utilization of the Village Funds in 2020 in Pujon District, Malang Regency, of Indonesia
Get PDFThe purpose of this study in general is to describe, analyze and interpret the phenomenon of social safety nets oriented to the government's efforts to reduce the burden of the poor in rural areas due to the impact of Covid-19, especially Malang Regency. This study uses a qualitative method. The results of the study show that the Village Fund Direct Cash Assistance (BLT DD) policy is very beneficial for the Village community affected by Covid-19 in Pujon District, by implementing it according to the procedures and mechanisms that have been determined in Permendes No. 6 of 2020 is able to cover the most vulnerable people in Pujon District. The implementation of the BLT DD policy in Pujon District in general has reflected the values ??of justice, expediency and very good legal policies. If the BLT DD policy is carried out well, according to the existing procedures and rules, BLT DD will provide a sense of justice for the poor, weak, jobless, marginal and have not received any assistance from any agency. Supporting factors for policy implementation, namely good coordination and communication, strong will and commitment from the village government in Pujon District to help poor communities affected by the Covid-19 pandemic are capital in implementing policies that can run well even though there are still shortages, the presence of volunteers and village community participation and involvement. While the inhibiting factors are the discrepancy of data with the number of beneficiary families (KPM), delays in the distribution of the BLT DD distribution process, lack of coordination
Contested Motherhood: Overview of Motherhood in Past, Present and the Future
Get PDFMotherhood is a social reality; the very social intuition existed in society since time immemorial. It is associated with women’s reproductivity and their socio-cultural life. It determines the woman’s status and their identity in the family and outer world. This paper attempts to understand motherhood as both a concept and a social institution by locating how motherhood is being constructed in the society as a social reality. Further, it discusses how feminists respond to the idea of motherhood. Finally, this paper examines the impact of reproductive technology on motherhood and how it is changing the structure and meaning, and idea of motherhood
Security Sector Reform SSR: an Approach for Sustainable Peace and Restore Security in Transitional-Democratizing Sudan
Get PDFThe center of this paper is to tackle the challenges of Security Sector Reform SSR in transitional Sudan followed a thriving popular uprising evicted authoritarian - corrupted regime of the National Congress Party NCP had often led by former president Omer Al-B?shir in April 2019. In fact supremacy of military on Sudan’s politics, expansion of array paramilitaries, milimilit, pro-regime etheth groups, sever corruption and ambiguous peapep all of these complicatig restore security, defect democratization and SSR agenda in the country. There There, this ppape argues that political - structural reform, end corruption and revive economy's processes and objects will probably lessen these formidable difficulties . The main objectives of this paper are to clarify how development of array paramilitaries along the country, economic deterioration continue impeding SSR agenda and democratization in sudan , demonstrate the role of the formulation of the new national and foreign policies objectives in supporting application of SSR program, and illustrate how political - structural reform bases bonds civilian - democratized form will downsize domination of military in security sector and politics of Sudan. Uses analytical - inductive technique of Sudan politics, security sector challenges and democratic reform processes, the paper shows that in transition Sudan , SSR, is a complicated process , combines purely political reform targeting governance, Civil societies and institutions reforms. Efforts should be exerted by international actors in supporting transitional government likely facilitate addressing issues of ending peace and economic recovery could robust a path forward to democracy, stability and security. This paper shall probably be able to close the visible academic gap, by expanding debate and deepening understanding on governance, institutions reforms and functioning of SSR agenda in transition, democratizing Sudan.
 
Innovation for Handling Stunting Based on Community Empowerment in Gampong Ara, Kembang Tanjong Sub-District, Pidie District, Aceh Province of Indonesia: Study of Policy Implementation Based on Pidie Regent Regulation Number 77 of 2017 about Reduction in Stunting
Get PDFData from the Department of Health of Pidie District in 2018, there are 557 out of 35,235 toddlers who suffer from stunting (1.5%), and in 2019 there were 2,667 of 37,309 toddlers (7.1%) and in 2020 to 962 people from 37,854 toddlers (2.5 %). This is different from the general phenomenon in Pidie District, in Ara Village in 2017 there are 13 stunting and 4 cases in 2019, and no more in 2020. This study aims to analyze the innovation of stunting handling based on community empowerment in Gampong Ara, Kembang Tanjong Sub-District, Pidie District, Aceh Province based on the Pidie Regent Regulation number 77 of 2017 about the Reduction of Stunting and its driving and inhibiting factors. The research approach uses a case study-based qualitative method. Information data were collected using interviews, observation, documentation studies, and data consistency test was conducted using triangulation test. Data analysis used the interactive process of Miles and Huberman (2014), with the stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing and verification. The results of the study show that the mechanisms and procedures for stunting handling in Ara Village, based on the Pidie Regent Regulation number 77 of 2017, implemented with several innovations, namely: (1) make use of the Rumoh Gizi Gampong (RGG) as a center for community empowerment-based activities; (2) build relationships by utilizing networks within the framework of governance; and (3) accumulate funding supported by the government and the community in nature form, as well as (4) the existence of initiatives to address weak human resources through capacity building. Failure in stunting handling prominently can be caused by a lack of knowledge, low human resources, weak support from the village government, there is a wrong perception about clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS), and poor environmental health. Based on the findings above, This study concludes that innovation from policy implementation can provide effective results, when pushed by the structure of network relations within the governance framework, empowerment-based community participation development, funding support is collaborative between the government and the community by prioritizing local culture, and the existence of initiatives that are implemented as a solution to overcome the existing inhibiting factors. Theoretically, this research provides a critique of the theory of Edward III, on the resource aspect, that the presence of weak resources can be substituted by strengthening capacity, so that policy implementation can run, even opening up space for innovation
Social Conflict Mitigation between Mining Workers: A case study of PT. Kaltim Prima Coal company of Indonesia
Get PDFMitigation of social conflicts in mining focuses on the problems of conflicts between indigenous workers and foreign workers. The conflict itself is caused by two sources, namely the management of coal mining companies and the subjective pattern of communication between workers. This conflict was mediated by stakeholders from Dayak adat leaders and trade unions. This research method is descriptive qualitative involving six informants consisting of company leaders, trade unions, laborers, traditional leaders, and youth. Data collection techniques are interviews and FGDs, then the data analysis method uses Miles & Hubberman. This research, which is located in East Kalimantan, categorizes the types of internal and external conflicts how to resolve them through conflict mitigation. The recommendations of this research are regarding methods, conflict mitigation implementation models, and reporting of supporting factors that hinder their implementation
Effect of Financial Leverage on Firm Performance: Reference to Investment Trust Companies Listed in Sri Lanka
Get PDFThe research investigates the effect of financial leverage on firm performance: reference to investment trust companies listed in the All Share Price Index (ASPI) on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). Data for the study were collected for the period through annual reports and analyzed data using multiple linear regressions. The Profitability, Liquidity, and Asset Management efficiency performance of firms are measured respectively by Return on Asset, Current Ratio, and Total Asset Turnover Ratio. Financial Leverage is measured by Debt Ratio, Debt Equity Ratio, and Interest Coverage Ratio.
Based on the analysis performed, it is noted that there’s no significant relationship between financial leverage and profitability, liquidity, and asset management while having a positive significant relationship with debt ratio and asset management performance of investment trusts listed in the All Share Price Index
The Impact of Motivation, Leadership Style, and Organizational Commitment on Performance of Employees in KP-SPAMS, Tulungagung Regency of Indonesia
Get PDFThis study aims to analyze the effect of work motivation, leadership style, and organizational commitment on employee performance. This research is conclusive and classified in the type of causal research using a quantitative approach. Data were collected through an online census using a questionnaire instrument. Respondents involved were as many as 40 people. The respondents themselves are leaders or employees who are appointed as coordinators at KP-SPAMS, Tulungagung Regency, East Java Province. The data is processed using multiple linear regression equation approaches with the SPSS program as the processor. Data analysis showed some relatively strong evidence to support the overall research hypothesis
Assessment of MSMEs Working Capital Loans at Bank Mandiri Malang Branch, Indonesia
Get PDFThis research is motivated by the increasing number of MSMEs. In line with the increasing number of MSMEs, there are constraints in the working capital of MSMEs. Bank Mandiri became one of the state-owned banks that have working capital credit facilities for MSMEs. Low-interest rates compared to other state-owned banks are the main attraction of Bank Mandiri to MSMEs in applying for loans. Bank Mandiri uses the 5C principle (Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Condition of Economy) in conducting credit rating of working capital for MSMEs. This research has the focus of research in this research is to know how Bank Mandiri Malang Branch performs an assessment of working capital credit for MSMEs. The research was carried out using descriptive qualitative techniques. Techniques of collecting data using interviews, observation, and documentation. In data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. Furthermore, to test the validity of data used source triangulation techniques, method triangulation, and triangulation time. The results showed that (1) Credit assessment using 5C principle, namely Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Condition of Economy. Application of 5C principle in credit rating at Bank Mandiri Malang Branch both in accordance with SC elements. (2) There are some optimal 5C elements used by Bank Mandiri, namely Character, Capacity, and Collateral. Advice for Bank Mandiri Malang Branch especially Bank Mandiri Wahid Hasyim, that is needed to be given understanding about SC so that understanding of credit assessment aligned, there should be a monthly monitoring system to ensure working capital credit given to debtor used for its allotment, and give a special program to support effort debtors both in terms of marketing and managerial so that the smoothness will be more secure
Establishment of Map of the Territorial Boundaries in Batu Sub-District of Batu City in Indonesia: Study of Government Policy Implementation based on Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 45 of 2016 concerning Guidelines and Affirmation of Village Boundaries
Get PDFRegional boundaries are important for the regions, including for Batu City, because they are the boundaries for the implementation of regional autonomy. As emphasized in Law Number 23 of 2014 Autonomous Regions are legal community units that have territorial boundaries that are authorized to regulate and manage government affairs and the interests of local communities according to their own initiatives based on the aspirations of the people in the system of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. The clarity of the boundaries of an area/region will make it easier to manage bordering areas, as well as reduce and even eliminate disputes that may occur between bordering areas. Boundary structuring activities between Villages by carrying out tracking of the plan for the location of boundary pillars and boundary segments between Villages based on Permendagri Number 45 of 2016 concerning Guidelines for Determining and Affirming Village Boundaries. This research is a type of descriptive research using a qualitative approach. which aims to obtain information about the current state by looking at the relationship between existing variables. Data collection techniques include interviews, documentation, and FGD. then the data analysis techniques used are data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results of the study indicate that Batu City has installed temporary (non-permanent) signs at the boundary point locations by including the number of pillars according to the work map that has been agreed upon by the relevant villages
Effect of Financial Performance on Going Concern Audit Opinion
Get PDFThis study aims is to examine and analyze the effect of financial performance through activity ratios, liquidity ratios, solvency ratios, and profitability ratios on going Concern Audit Opinions. This research is expected to provide benefits of knowledge in the fields of accounting and auditing, add insight to the company about the effect of financial ratios, become the basis or basis for further new research, become a consideration for investors in deciding whether to invest or not, and become a further study of performance on the going concern audit opinion. The research samples were collected from Pharmaceutical Companies and Food and Beverage Companies. Research data was obtained through purposive sampling method and obtained as many as 16 companies. Research data was collected through the method of documentation. The analysis technique used is Binary Logistic Regression. The results showed that the Financial Performance as measured by the Solvency Ratio had a significant effect on the Going Concern Audit Opinion whereas the Financial Performance as measured by the Activity Ratio, Liquidity Ratio, and Profitability Ratio did not significantly affect the Going Concern Audit Opinion