Financial Performance Analysis and Valuation Assessment of Pt Bumi Resources in Comparison with Pt. Adaro Energy Tbk. and Pt. Bukit Asam Tbk. For Period of 2017-3rd Quarter of 2022

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Indonesia is the third largest country in the world producing coal products. PT. Bumi Resource Tbk. (BUMI) is a coal industry company with the highest market capital, but its financial performance is not good when viewed from its net income in the 2017-3rd quarter of 2022. Financial ratio analysis is used to evaluate the company’s financial performance. This analysis uses the provisions of the ministry No.KEP-100/MBU/2002 which is divided into 4 factors, namely profitability, liquidity, activity and solvency ratio. Economic Value Added (EVA) and FCFF valuation are the methods used in this research. For external analysis, researchers use PEST analysis.
The researcher found that BUMI’s financial performance was categorized as an unhealthy company based on its financial ratio analysis with an average rating of B. Based on the EVA method, BUMI’s financial performance was considered not good considering that its value was always negative. From the FCFF valuation, the Intrinsic Value of BUMI is IDR 250.29 when the current price is IDR 147. So, the BUMI company is concluded to be undervalued.

A Course-Based Qualitative Exploration into the Views of CYC Students on the Use of Harm Reduction Strategies for High-Risk Youth

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The purpose of this course-based research study was to examine child and youth care (CYC) students’ attitudes toward of the use of harm-reduction programs and services for high-risk youth. In this qualitative interpretive inquiry, an open-ended, scenario-based questionnaire was used to collect data via email. A non-probability purposive sampling strategy was applied to recruit 16 CYC student participants. The thematic analysis method defined by Braun and Clarke (2006) was used to identify three main themes: a) a safe place free of physical and emotional harm, b) relationships really matter, and c) support versus control is the CYC way.

The Growth and Development of Iron Works and its Contributions to Economic Emancipation in Yola-Adamawa Emirate

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This paper gives general account of iron work industry (Blacksmithing) in Adamawa emirate, which have been an integral subsector of the manufacturing agricultural, domestic tools and indigenous weapons. Smithing is the act of turning mined ores into useful metal objects. There are two parts of smithing: smelting and forging. Smelting means using a furnace to convert ores into metal bars. Forging means hammering metal bars on anvil to make weapon pieces of armour, dart tips and more. The industry contributes to the growth and development of commercial activities and livelihood of the people of Yola (Adamawa) and their neighbours. It is worthy to note that the history of iron work activity in Yola shows the evolution and exposed the region in the face of wider world with its technological advancement. The paper adopted both primary and secondary sources of data collection because many researches undertook in the region were mostly focused on socio-political than economic history of the region especially on iron work industry which was neglected. Therefore, research on iron works should give light on the activities of blacksmithing in Yola area and its significant to the economic growth and development of the area.

A Comparative Study between Cyproheptadine and Carum Carvi as Appetite Stimulant in Case of Weight Gain

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Appetite stimulators are the therapeutic compounds that increases appetite and help in weight gain. The commonly used synthetic appetite stimulators may be in the form of a synthetic drug (Cyproheptadine) or a hormone (Ghrelin) which increases hunger and therefore enhances food consumption leading to weight gain. Weight gainers are advised in case of children that show poor eating habits to enhance their appetite. The use of synthetic or chemical source is often accompanied with side effects such as abnormal weight gain, confusion, ataxia, drowsiness, dry mouth leading to a slower metabolism. This comparative study, gives an overview on the potential capacity of Carum carvi, a carminative, obtained from natural source having lesser side effects and a significant potential to increase the peristaltic movement thus leading to increased gastric motility. The 5-HT antagonist, cyproheptadine increases appetite by blocking the action of 5-HT2A and shows additional anti-histaminic action. Therefore, it increases the GIT motility. But it is accompanied with many side effects such as drowsiness, ataxia, dry mouth and confusion. Whereas, Carum carvi, a natural GIT motility enhancer increasing the peristaltic movement by blocking the action of acetylcholine. Therefore may act as anti-cholinergic agent that enhances the GIT motility that enhances appetite with minimal side effects.

The Influence of Apparatus Competency, The Role of Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus, and The Effectiveness of The Government’s Intern Control System on The Performance of The Aceh Government’s Regional Financial Management

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This study aims to examine the influence of apparatus competence, the role of the government’s internal supervisory apparatus and the effectiveness of the government’s internal control system on the performance of regional financial managers in the Government of Aceh. The population in this study were all financial management officials, namely budget officials, financial administration officials, activity technical implementation officials, and expenditure treasurers in the Aceh government’s Local government work unit in accordance with Government Regulation Number 58 of 2005 concerning Regional Financial Management. The data used is primary data. Data collection techniques were carried out by distributing questionnaires consisting of 25 statement items. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression. The results showed that the competence of the apparatus, the role of the government’s internal supervisory apparatus and the effectiveness of the government’s internal control system had an effect on the performance of regional financial managers of the Government of Aceh.

Promotion Strategy of Local Artisan-Made Product

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Fashion has merged and become one of the main interests for each individual and has a personal meaning according to the personality and taste preferences of each. This holds true for fashionable shoes as well, especially for ladies. Considering how it has evolved, footwear is one of the elements of fashion that reveals the social standing of its wearers. Shoes are no longer merely a basic necessity for human existence, but they are also now inextricably linked to the demands of fashion for the ideal image.

Women’s shoes are created in a variety of styles that are characterized by model, color, and shape, whose purpose varies depending on the style they wish to exhibit, along with the evolution of fashion trends. Many women are on the lookout for new shoe improvements that are feminine but also straightforward and comfortable to wear. Privet is thus active as a company involved in fashion, specifically women’s shoes, to meet the demands of the market. The company, which has been operating legally under the name CV. Privet Dwi Sentosa since October 23 2020, are produce the product made by local artisans with a variety of feminine models, however they still seem stylish and comfortable. Each Privet product is embellished with handmade features to give it a special, one-of-a-kind touch.

Considering the large opportunity in the market potential and the ability of local craftsmen to produce high-quality products, Privet wants to try to expand sales distribution by offering products directly to consumers by exploring direct-to-consumer promotion strategies based on the customer preferences like many other big brands do to attract the maximum market potential.

Assessment of Effect of Industrial Effluent on Ground Water of Pali, Rajasthan, India

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A study was conducted to assess the present status of the ground water in Pali town. The city is known as an industrial hub especially for the textile industry. Ten sampling locations were selected at random and the ground water samples were selected from tube wells and wells in and around Pali town. For this purpose, these samples were analysed for major physical and chemical water quality parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids  (TDS), Alkalinity, Total Hardness (TH), Sodium, Phosphate, Nitrate, Carbonate, Bicarbonate and Chloride. The results were compared with standards prescribed by WHO (World Health Organization).

It was found that most of the samples of the ground water quality were substandard, may be due to the industrial effluents, discharge by industrial units in the Bandi River and on open surface. The sampling sites Punayata and Mandia showed high deviation from standards prescribed by WHO. Hence the present study concluded that the ground water quality in the study area was polluted. So, it is necessary to take periodic monitoring of the ground water quality and strict rules and regulation on industrial effluent in this region for future sustainability.

Impact the Effect of Shamanism in Modern Society in South Korea

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Shamanism is an indigenous Korean faith that incorporates various beliefs and practices influenced by native Korean Buddhism and Taoism. In Korean, shamanism is called mu (무) and practitioners are called mudang (무당). The function of the mudang is usually held by women who make contact (liaison) between gods and humans. Shamans perform gut ceremonies or offerings to perform healing, bring good luck and intercede for gods by means of possession. Gut ceremonies are also held to guide the spirits of the deceased to heaven. This research aims to 1) to reveal the role of shamanism in culture in the midst of modern South Korean society, and 2) to analyze the 1970s when shamanism was going through difficult times. This research used qualitative descriptive that described and analyzed the data in the form of information. The results of this research is presentation about the cultural asset of South Korea, namely shamanism, it is should be maintained because it is very influential on Korean tourism as an ancient ritual even though it is considered not in accordance with the modernization period.

The Analysis of Imperative Speech Acts of Translation Strategy in Subtitle Serial Squid Game (Episode 1)

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Lately, broadcasts from South Korea have been in great demand in the world, including Indonesia. These shows can be in the form of videos, films, serials and dramas. A presentation displays the behavior or action conveyed through communication between the speaker (speaker) and the listener (opposite), which is referred to as a speech act. One type of speech act is imperative speech act. An imperative speech act is a form of speech in which the speaker demands action from the listener. To understand the broadcast, it through the translation results which are displayed in the form of subtitles. There are many translation strategies that can be used, not only literal strategies, to do the translation. This study aims 1) to reveal translation strategies used to translate imperative utterances in Squid Game episode 1, and 2) to analyze the types of translation strategies used to translate imperative utterances in Squid Game episode 1 dialogue series. This research used descriptive qualitative method. Speech data and translation results were collected through the Language Reactor and analyzed using Salihen Moentaha’s translation strategy theory. The results showed that there were 53 direct imperative utterances found. From the translation of the speech, 8 types of translation strategies were found, namely Literal (23 times), Free Translation (6 times), Paraphrasing (12 times), Replacement (3 times) with word class types (1 time) and replacement of part of the sentence with active operations types. -passive (2 times), Lexical replacement (12 times) with the type of concretization (2 times); Generalization (3 times); Antonym (2 times); Compensation (2 times), Addition (17 Times), Omission (8 Times), Compression (27 Times), Explication (2 Times). The most dominant translation strategy used is the Compression strategy.

Proposed Digital Marketing Strategy for Textile Companies (Case Study: PT. Aneka Tekstil Indonesia)

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PT. Aneka Tekstil Indonesia commonly called ATENDO is a company engaged in the textile sector. ATENDO has been producing textile products for the past three years or so, but until now there are still many people who do not recognize and do not believe in this company. This company faces the problem of a lack of brand awareness and a sense of trust from the public, resulting in several transactions being canceled by potential customers. In the midst of this digitalization era, people get more information and trust a company digitally through the internet. This study aims to help companies deal with problems related to promotional issues using internal and external company analysis. The results of the analysis show that the company has not carried out a marketing strategy through digital marketing. The author proposes the implementation of a new marketing strategy using new digital marketing techniques by creating a website for the company, then implementing SEO, and creating several social media for the company as a means of information and communication for testimonials from customers, some of these strategies are based on the results of internal, external, and SWOT analysis of the company.