Factors Influencing the Participation of Mothers with Toddlers Aged 2-12 Months in the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Program in Metro, Lampung, Indonesia

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Pneumonia (pneumonitis) is an infectious disease that often attacks children under five. One way to prevent and control pneumonia cases is through the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) immunization program targeting toddlers aged two months to 12 months. However, the achievement of Universal Child Immunization (UCI) in Metro Lampung, Indonesia, is below the target. This research aims to determine the factors that influence the participation of mothers of toddlers aged 2-12 months in the PCV immunization program. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 208 patients with mothers of toddlers aged 2-12 months in the PCV immunization program in Metro Lampung, Indonesia, from July to October 2023. Variable measurements were carried out using a questionnaire. The chi-square test and logistic regression were used for data analysis. The research results show that factors that have a significant influence on the participation of mothers of toddlers aged 2-12 months in the PCV program are knowledge (OR= 7.32; 95% CI= 3.38-18.85), family support OR=6, 71; 95% CI=3.09-14.57) and exposure to information media (OR=4.28; 95% CI=1.94-9.42). Mothers with toddlers aged 2-12 months should participate in the PCV program to prevent pneumonia in children.

Using Semantic Analysis to Investigate Customer Experience Case P2P Lending

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The development of online loan companies in Indonesia has brought both positive and negative impacts on society. From 2018 to February 2023, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) has shut down a total of 4,567 illegal online loan platforms. The number of victims involved in illegal online loan cases in Indonesia continues to rise each year.

The research aims to conduct semantic analysis to establish clear metrics that can assist online loan customers in choosing the right platform based on their individual needs. The study’s outcome is expected to serve as an alternative source of information for online loan customers when selecting a suitable application.

The research employs text mining, specifically semantic analysis using the Wmatrix5 application. Data is gathered through crawling reviews and comments from customers of legal online loan companies available on the Google Playstore.

The analysis reveals industry focused aspects of applications and platforms, emphasis on the loan process, efforts to provide convenience and customer satisfaction, and attention to security and trust. Additionally, the analysis exposes negative aspects, including ambiguity in loan limits, the importance of data security, potentially detrimental debt collection practices, and the possibility of hidden fees.

Knowledge Management Evaluation in Agile Organization with WFA Way of Working (Case Study: PT DDLI)

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The rapid changes in various aspects such as people, process and technology in agile organizations need proper knowledge management. This research analyzed the KM maturity level in PT DDLI, a technology company behind one of Indonesian digital banks. After examining various assessment models, the assessment question that was proposed by KM3 in PBC is the most appropriate model to assess the KM maturity for PT DDLI. This research uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methodology. Quantitative by conducting surveys and qualitative by conducting 5 Why RCA and TOWS analysis for identifying the causes of KM issues in PT DDLI. This research helps PT DDLI to identify current KM maturity level, KM issues and offer the recommendation for future improvement. This research can become a starting point for larger scale research in the future specifically to study the KM behavior in agile organizations.

Unveiling the Impact: How Legislature Size Moderates Budget Forecast Errors

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The Province of Aceh has recently gained attention as one of the poorest provinces in Indonesia. This situation is partly attributed to the failure to maximize the utilization of budget allocations, resulting in the loss of the intended benefits of the Regional Budget (APBD) for the public. Therefore, this research aims to investigate and analyze the influence of local revenue growth and expenditure growth on budget forecast errors, as well as the role of legislature size in moderating the relationship between local revenue growth and expenditure growth on budget forecast errors. The research employed a census method, covering the entire population, which consists of 23 regencies and cities in the Province of Aceh from 2018 to 2022. The study utilized Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) analysis with WarpPLS version 7.0. The findings indicate that local revenue growth has a positive impact on budget forecast errors, while expenditure growth has a negative impact. Furthermore, legislative size moderates the relationship between local revenue growth and expenditure growth concerning budget forecast errors. The study suggests that local governments should create clear and proportionate plans for regional revenue and expenditure budgets based on the region’s capacity. They should also optimize and expedite budget realization to ensure the implementation of all government programs and activities. Both local government leaders and the Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) also should establish comprehensive and transparent regional regulations regarding the DPRD’s Pokir proposal mechanism, from the planning process to accountability.

Proposed Business Strategy and Optimization in the Creative Business Industry (Case Study: CV. Natural House)

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Creative business industry and along with the digital transformation in Indonesia needs to be explored and expanded further to enable Small Medium Entreprises (SMEs) for it to grow exponentially and effectively since currently, Indonesia is going onto the digital era. Especially after the pandemic, many SMEs in Indonesia have been affected. CV. Natural House is no exception, as transformation and changes are currently taking place in their business system. Natural House is a company that was first established in Yogyakarta operating in the creative business sector and specializing in creative furniture and home decor using recycled materials and upcycle concepts. The drastic changes in the industry have caused the company to have difficulty in several management areas. This research aims to identify those difficulties in the areas that Natural House is currently facing using several analyses for the internal and external ones, such as Root Cause Analysis, Internal Resources Analysis, Value Chain Analysis, Porter’s Five Analysis, McKinsey 7S Model, and 7P Marketing Mix. The purpose of conducting the analysis using the models or framework that were mentioned and finding the problems is to find solutions and business strategies that could be implemented in the company. The findings suggest that Natural House is lacking, not only in its human resources and capital areas but also in its marketing management. Furthermore, Natural House is not considered an ideal company’s structure as of right now. Because of that, five solutions were proposed by the author to Natural House, namely hiring new employees and talent acquisition, skill training and mentoring employees, marketing optimization through the global marketplace, improving their offline platforms such as joining creative exhibitions/fairs and revamping their showroom or office area, the last is apply scheduled evaluation meeting. By this means, this research offered to achieve business solutions and objectives that Natural House might be considered and found useful for further research and business development.

Key Factors influencing Organizational Commitment

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Research on organizational commitment is widely conducted worldwide and is regarded as one of the most significant factors. This is due to research showing that organizational commitment, in both business and government settings, significantly affects organizational success indicators. This study aimed to investigate significant variables influencing organizational commitment through a review of relevant literature and research. The study’s conclusions indicate that job satisfaction, job experience, work environment, and management team leadership are the four key variables that have a significant impact on organizational commitment. Consequently, in order to foster employee commitment to the organization, management of the company should focus on these four factors. Because it has an impact on both the employees and the organization itself, developing organizational commitment in employees is crucial. Making employees happy at work and wanting to work for the company for a long time is one way that organizational commitment affects employees. There will be a decline in the turnover rate. Organizational commitment will have a direct impact on the organization itself in the form of lower human resource management expenses, ongoing employee development, higher employee skill levels, and the ability for the organization to grow steadily and more sustainably.

A Proposed Business Model Innovation Using Blue Ocean Strategy Approach for Kiumarket in The Post-Pandemic Era

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Kiumarket, a local brand in the home fragrance industry, encountered significant challenges in the evolving post-pandemic market landscape. Known for its diverse range of aromatic products, including scented candles, diffusers, and sprays, Kiumarket faced declining sales due to a shift in consumer habits, as people began spending less time at home. The market also saw an influx of new competitors, leading to increased competition and necessitating a strategic reevaluation of Kiumarket’s product offerings and pricing strategies. Furthermore, changing consumer preferences towards specific scents and qualities demanded a more targeted approach to Kiumarket’s product range. The research aimed to address these challenges by exploring effective strategies that would enable Kiumarket to adapt and secure a sustainable competitive advantage. The primary focus was on assessing the effectiveness of a new business model strategy for distinctive positioning in the market, the transformative role of innovative market creation and differentiation in enhancing Kiumarket’s value proposition, and the impact of such strategies on the brand’s market penetration, profitability, and long-term viability. Employing the Blue Ocean Strategy framework, the research delved into the current competitive scenarios using analytical tools like Porter’s Five Forces and the Business Model Canvas. This comprehensive approach helped in understanding the intricate market dynamics, competitor behaviors, and dominant value propositions. The Strategy Canvas was pivotal in analyzing the market landscape, identifying competitive factors, and uncovering potential differentiation opportunities. Innovative thinking was encouraged through the application of the Four Actions Framework and the ERRC Grid, focusing on reconstructing market value and strategy. A variety of research methods were utilized, including in-depth industry reports analysis, surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions. Tools such as SPSS ensured the accuracy and reliability of the data analysis. The study also incorporated Blue Ocean Strategy instruments like the Buyer Utility Map and the Three Tiers of Noncustomers, enabling a deep exploration of new market opportunities and insights into buyer personas. The findings of the research underscored the necessity for Kiumarket to differentiate its products, maintain consistent quality, and enhance customer satisfaction. It suggested that a strategic overhaul of the product line, coupled with competitive pricing and a strong focus on customer engagement, would be crucial. Additionally, targeting non-customers and innovating in product offerings emerged as vital strategies to tap into new market segments.

The Impact of Gender Based Violence on Women Life in Monduli District, Tanzania

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Gеndеr-basеd violence (GBV) remains a pervasive issue in Tanzania, with manifestations including physical, sexual, psychological, and socioeconomic violence. Despite efforts by the government, GBV continues to afflict the community, particularly affecting women in the Masa society who face discrimination in education, legal status, cultural pеrspеctivеs, and economics. This paper assesses the impact of GBV on women’s lives in Moduli District, focusing on current forms of violence, women’s perceptions, and the mechanisms еmployеd by local government authoritiеs to addrеss GBV. Drawing on the Radical Fеminist Paradigm Theory and Psychoanalytic Theory, the study еxplorеs social rеlations through the lеns of gеndеr and еxaminеs the unеqual powеr dynamics bеtwееn mеn and women in patriarchal sociеtiеs. A casе study dеsign is adoptеd to invеstigatе the issue thoroughly, using both qualitativе and quantitativе approachеs for data analysis. Contеnt analysis is еmployеd for qualitativе data, whilе dеscriptivе statistics arе usеd to analyzе quantitativе data. Thе study rеvеals that prеvalеnt forms of GBV in Moduli District includе physical violence, rapе, dowry-rеlatеd violence, forcеd prеgnancy, vеrbal insults, forcеd marriagе, dеfamation, and intimidation in various sеttings. Womеn pеrcеivе GBV as rеstricting social and еconomic participation, еmploymеnt, financial rеsourcеs, autonomy, and control. Thе mechanisms еmployеd for rеsolving GBV disputеs includе litigation, gеndеr mainstrеaming stratеgiеs, intimidation, and the involvеmеnt of еldеrs. Thе paper concludеs with rеcommеndations for local government intеrvеntion, еmphasizing community-widе awarеnеss campaigns on the short- and long-tеrm еffеcts of GBV, supplеmеntеd by legal mеasurеs, gеndеr mainstrеaming, and the involvеmеnt of еldеrs. Addrеssing thеsе challеngеs is crucial to mitigating the impact of GBV on women in Moduli District, including issuеs of confidеncе, moral dеcay, family sеparation, and mеntal and еmotional trauma.

Abnormal Returns around the Announcement of Covid-19 Cases on Stock Prices in Indonesia

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The purpose of this study is to find out whether there is a difference in abnormal returns on the day around the first announcement of the COVID-19 case and to find out whether there is a difference in abnormal returns after and before the first announcement of the COVID-19 case in Indonesia in pharmaceutical industry stocks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The population in this study are pharmaceutical companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange. While the sampling technique was purposive sampling. The data analysis technique used in this study was a one-sample t-test on normally distributed data and one sample Wilcoxon signed ranked test for abnormally distributed data for days around the announcement of Covid 19. The results of this study show whether there is no difference in abnormal returns around the announcement of Covid -19. And also there is no difference in abnormal returns 5 days before and after the announcement of Covid 19.

Measuring Digital Learning Trends and Accessibility Convenience in Enhancing Early Childhood Literacy and Language Proficiency: The Role of Smart Book Media from the Perspective of Banten Javanese Language

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This study explores the relationships between digital learning trends, accessibility convenience, smart book media, early childhood literacy, and language proficiency in Banten Javanese Language. Using a quantitative approach with 140 young learners (aged 10-12), we assessed how digital learning trends and accessibility convenience impact smart book media, early childhood literacy, and language proficiency. Results show that digital learning trends notably affect smart book media’s functionality, contributing to developing early childhood literacy and language skills. Additionally, accessibility convenience is crucial in enhancing smart book media’s utility, fostering early childhood literacy and language proficiency. However, while smart book media significantly influence language skills and early childhood literacy, they don’t mediate the connections between digital learning trends, accessibility convenience, and these language-related outcomes. Educators and stakeholders can utilize these findings to shape culturally sensitive language education strategies, incorporating technology and resource accessibility. This research enriches the theoretical understanding of digital learning trends and accessibility convenience’s impact on language outcomes. It highlights the practical potential of smart book media in language education, aiding educators and policymakers in aligning strategies with contemporary trends and cultural nuances. While limited to Banten Javanese Language, the study prompts further exploration through qualitative and longitudinal studies. Future research should explore cultural influences and intervention programs for optimizing language development. By uniquely merging digital learning trends, accessibility convenience, smart book media, and language outcomes, this study contributes valuable insights to the discourse on language education and technology integration within the distinct context of Banten Javanese Language.