Developing a Business Model Canvas for Online Classified Ads Platform: A Startup Case Study

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A growing culture of using the internet, aims to provide products and services that are modern and safe in the online advertising market. This study proposes a business model canvas for new startups classified online ads to gain a competitive advantage in the Indonesian market. Utilizing qualitative research, this study explores the development of an online classifieds business, with a focus on the integration of AI technology and in app payment systems. The proposed model includes product development, marketing and gathering user feedback. Likewise, the company can implement the proposed business model by developing its platform features and customer service.

Four New Techniques of Addition and Subtraction of any Two Numbers

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The addition and subtraction operations are some of the most basic mathematical arithmetic operations. The arithmetic operation in the form of addition and subtraction in integer is a basic arithmetic operation that elementary school students must master from an early stage. In fact, there are some students who have difficulty in adding up numbers with existing techniques, namely the saving technique for addition and borrowing technique for subtraction. The problem happened because students forgot that they had saved or borrowed numbers. Eventhough the technique was done correctly, the answer was still incorrect. Therefore, researchers developed several addition and subtraction techniques without saving and borrowing. There were four techniques that had been developed in this research namely multi-level, box, and stacking and table techniques. These new techniques had advantages in making students easier to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Determining Marketing Mix of CV Nutri Pro by Using Big Data Analytics

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Technological growth supports the acceleration of the health industry. Technology provides an opportunity for business actors to convey product advantages to be disseminated widely through digital media. Apart from providing benefits in the easy dissemination of information, digital media can be a sales media for the health industry. Based on data from Tokopedia (e-commerce with the most users in Indonesia), the biggest sales are dominated by health products. Large amounts of data (big data) available in e-commerce can be extracted using the Web Scraping method. Big data can be processed to gain certain insights in achieving competitive advantage. CV Nutri Pro as a medium-sized business has limited data which causes the marketing mix that has been prepared beforehand to be incomplete. This condition causes out of sync, where there are demands that cannot be fulfilled. Based on the opportunity to utilize big data, CV Nutri Pro can determine a comprehensive renewable marketing mix. Each aspect of the marketing mix (4Ps) will be processed using big data analytics. The methods used include Pivot Data, K-Means, and Multidimensional Scaling (MDS). This research provides new insights for the company to renew marketing mix.

Situation of Some Factors Affecting Case Management Activities for People with Disabilities in Da Nang

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The study was conducted on 167 case managers for people with disabilities in many wards, communes, and social work centers in Da Nang. Weakness of service providers, shortage of resources for assistance, qualifications of case managers are the factors that affect the process and performance of case management service for the disabled, especially important services for people with disabilities such as health and educational services. On the other hand, there has not been a clear mechanism for coordinating services and resources to help people with disabilities in Da Nang. Case management for people with disabilities should be put into operation by social workers at all levels by the management of Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs. The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs needs to promulgate procedures and regulations on the responsibilities of case managers.

The Investment Strategy of Sector Rotation over Business Cycles in the Indonesia Stock Exchange to Generate Superior Return

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The investment strategy of sector rotation over business cycles is one of the investment strategies in The Indonesia Stock Exchange. The basic philosophy of the investment strategy of sector rotation is to invest assets in sectors that are expected to perform well and avoid sectors that are expected to perform otherwise. In this research, the investment strategy of sector rotation begins with the identification of the business cycle based on Indonesia’s economic growth or GDP data. The business cycle is divided into four stages referring to the movement of the GDP value, namely early contraction, late contraction, early expansion and late expansion. After the four stages of the business cycle the time period is found, the performance of stocks from each sector is calculated by the return and the amount of risk that accompanies it in the format of the average per sector, to find out which sectors have good performance at each stage of the business cycle. Sector performance is assumed to be good if the average rate of return can exceed the performance of the JCI which is used as a benchmark. After successfully identifying sectors that have good performance at each stage of the business cycle, the next step is compiling a portfolio. There are two portfolios formed, namely Portfolio A and Portfolio B. Portfolio A is composed of each sector whose performance is only if it is higher than the JCI and is selected at each stage of the business cycle. Meanwhile Portfolio B is compiled from each sector and selected at each stage of the business cycle whose performance is if and only if it is higher than the JCI and must be positive. Then the performance of the portfolio and the JCI is calculated by calculating the value of the growth rate of return by considering the risk during the period of one business cycle. The calculation results obtained are as follows: Portfolio A grew by 116.52%, Portfolio B 158.41% and JCI – 4.43%. Meanwhile, the Sharpe Ratio for Portfolio A is 2.92, Portfolio B is 4.73 and JCI is – 0.65. From these results it can be seen that the growth in the value of portfolio investment compiled from the investment strategy of sector rotation is quite larger than the growth of the JCI which is used as a benchmark, so it can be said that this strategy produces a superior return.

Sharia External Financing Alternatives for Business Expansion Study Case: PT. XYZ

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This study investigates sharia compliance external sources of financing for SME’s business expansion. The object of this study is PT. XYZ that operates in the security service business entity of outsourcing industry. In the last five years until 2022 XYZ has declined in number of clients growth. Fortunately, in 2023 XYZ received an offer to supply 500 security personnel that will increase its sales growth to 134%. This growth is a lot higher than the internal and sustainable growth rate of the company, and hence it needs external financing of IDR 5.2 Billion to support the business expansion. The data collected in this research is through primary and secondary data from a semi-structured interview, five years of financial reports and desk research method.

This study examines three alternatives of external Sharia financing namely Islamic Bank financing, Sukuk Issuance and Stock Issuance. XYZ needs to choose one alternative that makes the financial performance of the company healthy and also provides the most worthy risk-return to the equity holders. According to the financial ratios, DCF company valuation and risk-return analysis, this study finds that Sukuk is the best alternative external source of financing for XYZ because it makes the financial performance of the company healthy and also provides a desirable returns for the shareholders with lower risks. XYZ and others SMEs could use this alternative source of external financing to support business expansion. Sukuk can be issued through a funding campaign within a specified period in an authorized and credible Islamic Securities Crowdfunding (I-SCF) platforms.

Long-Term Effects of Taking Refractive Surgery (LASIK) on Thai People

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Nowadays, the number of people who have a visual impairment tends to increase moderately because they spend much more time using smartphones for both work and personal use. The monitors of phones, tablets, and computers have blue light, which directly affects the eyes. Thus, many people need to wear glasses or contact lenses, but not everyone is appropriate to do so. If patients ignore it, their visual impairment might be worse. So, having refractive surgery is one of the popular solutions to grappling with this sight problem. Nevertheless, LASIK may also have negative consequences, such as dry eyes and itchy eyes. Therefore, understanding the risks and being aware of the effects of refractive surgery would greatly impact a person’s choice for eye correction. Consequently, we conducted this survey research using questionnaires in order to determine the long-term effects and satisfaction of taking refractive surgery for Thai patients. Our results show that there are various side effects and different levels of side effects on each person. Therefore, this study will provide guidelines for making the decision to undergo refractive surgery or not.

Cultural Study of Natural Environment Exploitation: Eating Culture of the Joseon People through the Novel “Thousand-Year Kingdom”

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The novel “Thousand-Year Kingdom” by Kim Kyung-uk is based on a true story from history when three Dutch sailors drifted into Joseon in the 17th century. Through the narrative of Jan Jansz Weltevree – the first Westerner to set foot in Joseon-the life, society, and people of Joseon are perceived and described in a fresh and unfamiliar way, different from the evaluations of Koreans or Easterners. This study focuses on investigating the cultural utilization of the natural environment by the Joseon people in this unique literary work to understand the uniqueness of their eating culture.

The Impact of Using Social Media on the Mental Health of Adolescents

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Social media usage has exponentially risen over the past decade, with about 4.26 billion social media users in 2021, and it is projected to increase to almost 6 billion by 2027. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend, leading to a significant increase in social media usage. However, excessive social media use may lead to negative impacts on mental health, such as anxiety, depression, and social isolation. This research aims to investigate the impact of social media on the mental health of Thai teenagers, identify potential correlations between social media use and mental health outcomes, and develop strategies to mitigate the negative effects of social media on mental health. The questionnaires gather the participants’ general information, the effects of utilizing social media, and the social media events that affect their mental health. With a total of 272 respondents, a survey distributed online to high school students from March 26 to May 6 was randomly chosen. According to our study, the type of school has a significant effect on the student’s mental health. This is due to the fact that different high school students use social media in different ways and experience different effects on their mental health in both positive and negative ways. Statistics also reveal that youths in Thailand are more likely to be addicted to social media and use a variety of social media platforms. This study could serve as a guideline for further studies that specifically focus on the kinds of social media platforms used by adolescents and the kinds of content they consume.

Designing Knowledge Management to Sustain Differentiation Business Strategy at CV Fel & Co International

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This research addresses CV Fel & Co Company’s knowledge management challenges in achieving high product quality and uniqueness in the leather goods industry. This thesis focuses on Designing a Knowledge Management (KM) framework to address the knowledge-related challenges faced by CV Fel & Co International, a renowned fashion industry company specializing in producing high-quality leather-based fashion products under the brand name Kias Leather. A combination of primary and secondary data collection methods is employed to achieve this objective. The primary data collection method involves conducting interviews with the CEO and production manager of CV Fel & Co International, providing valuable insights into the specific knowledge-related issues faced by the company. The secondary data is obtained from reliable sources such as industry reports, scholarly articles, and websites, enabling a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge management landscape in the leather goods industry. This research adopts a goal-oriented analysis approach, focusing on the KM Process model, which encompasses People, Process, and Technology. The KM Process model provides a framework for effectively managing knowledge within the organization. By aligning people, processes, and technology, CV Fel & Co International can foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration, facilitating the creation and utilization of valuable knowledge assets. Additionally, the SECI model is utilized to support the conversion of explicit knowledge into tacit knowledge, promoting continuous learning and innovation within the company, by conducting a comprehensive analysis of CV Fel & Co International’s issues from the company like the increasing number of competitors so the company needs a breakthrough to sustain a differentiation business strategy, human resources require special expertise and can be categorized as old and have knowledge needs and gaps, and lack of standard operating procedures (SOP). A KM Roadmap is developed as a comprehensive solution based on a thorough analysis of CV Fel & Co International’s challenges. The KM Roadmap outlines strategies and actions to effectively manage knowledge and bridge the identified knowledge gaps. It emphasizes the importance of aligning people, processes, and technology to support knowledge sharing and collaboration within the unique context of the leather goods industry. The KM Roadmap includes initiatives such as establishing communities of practice, implementing knowledge-sharing platforms, conducting regular knowledge transfer sessions, and fostering a learning culture through training and development programs. Furthermore, this thesis proposes integrating knowledge management practices into CV Fel & Co International’s business processes, specifically focusing on product design and execution and employee training and development.  By embedding knowledge capture, dissemination, and utilization within the existing processes, CV Fel & Co International ensures that knowledge about design trends, branding strategies, and customer preferences is systematically incorporated into product development and production, enhancing the brand’s reputation and customer satisfaction. This integration enables the seamless flow of knowledge throughout the organization, improving product quality, increased innovation, and enhanced employee expertise. In conclusion, this research proposes a comprehensive KM framework, supported by the KM Roadmap and integrated business processes, to address the knowledge management challenges faced by CV Fel & Co International. By implementing these solutions, the company can enhance its knowledge management practices, bridge knowledge gaps, and sustain a differentiation business strategy in the competitive leather goods industry.