Dongkrek Art in Co-Curricular Activities as a Manifestation of Differentiated Learning

/in /by

The purpose of this research is to describe cocurricular learning by utilizing Dongkrek art as differentiated learning. The type of research is descriptive qualitative. The source of data is co-curricular activities with Dongkrek art. Data were collected through: observation, interview, and documentation study. The result of the research is that co-curricular learning by utilizing Dongkrek art is differentiated learning because it fulfills its components, namely: flexibility, grouping process based on needs, active involvement of students, appropriate challenges, and continuous formative assessment. The conclusion of the research is that Dongkrek art in co-curricular is a manifestation of differentiated learning.

Data Analytics for Decision-Making in Evaluating the Top-Performing Product and Developing Sales Forecasting Model in an Oil Service Company

/in /by

This study addresses the strategic challenges faced by a company specialising in the manufacture of oil and gas equipment. Following organisational restructuring, which involved the dissolution of one business unit and the creation of another, the company is navigating complexities in product focus and manpower allocation within the Asia-Pacific region. The research problem centres on identifying the top-performing product, determining potential countries for establishing a support base facility based on sales performance, and developing a method for forecasting future sales.

The research involved retrieving and pre-processing historical sales data, then performing a thorough descriptive and predictive analysis. The data was partitioned into training and testing sets to facilitate predictive analytics. Several predictive models were developed and tested, including neural networks, linear regression, gradient-boosted trees, random forests, and ARIMA methods. Tableau Public was utilised for descriptive analytics, whereas RapidMiner Studio was employed for predictive analytics.

The study’s results, derived through both descriptive and predictive analytic methods, reveal critical insights. The Blowout Preventer (BOP) emerged as the top-performing product in the Asia-Pacific region. In terms of establishing support base facilities, Malaysia was identified as the ideal location for the BOP, while Indonesia was found suitable for the Manifold product group. Furthermore, the Random Forest model was determined to be the most effective for forecasting future sales. These findings provide strategic guidance for the company in product focus, regional expansion, and resource allocation, contributing significantly to the company’s decision-making process in a competitive industry.

Power Relations between Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) Facilitators and Beneficiary Families (KPM) (Study on PKH Implementation in Malang Regency)

/in /by

Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) is a government social assistance program that aims to reduce poverty and improve the welfare of poor families in Indonesia. The PKH program seeks to reduce this social and economic inequality by providing financial assistance based on certain conditions to beneficiary families. However, a paradox also occurred in Malang when the program budget and number of PKH recipients were from 2018 to 2021. This actually shows that PKH has not succeeded in releasing poor people from the abyss of poverty. Using the phenomenological method, this article was created to understand the business process of implementing PKH. Second, it is related to the social dynamics of PKH implementation. The author discusses how the orientation of PKH assistants as social workers is the key to supporting social and economic change for PKH Beneficiary Families (KPM). And finally, the author discusses Power Relations in the context of PKH. This discussion explains the impact of social dynamics in implementing PKH. As a result, bureaucratic and social pathology, especially in the form of corrupt behavior accompanying PKH, has become a challenge that must be overcome. Social pathology among KPM also influences the implementation of PKH. In a deeper analysis, the power relations between PKH assistants and KPM can be explained using Michel Foucault’s power relations approach, which can be correlated to understand the dynamics and interactions in PKH implementation more thoroughly.

The Influence of Spiritual Leadership on Teacher’s Organizational Commitment Based on (Louis W. Fry Model): A Literature Review

/in /by

This study aimed to investigate the influence of principal’s spiritual leadership on teacher’s organizational commitment. Spiritual leadership is very interesting to study, because this leadership concept is a synthesis of value-based leadership constructs to answer problems related to human relations. Spiritual leadership has an important role to play in education as it can help build good relationships between principals and teachers, and increase teachers’ emotional and psychological attachment to the organization. Spiritual leadership can also help improve the quality of education and organizational performance. In addition, spiritual leadership can help improve teacher retention issues and increase organizational commitment. By applying spiritual leadership, principals can motivate and inspire individuals and engage every member of the organization to achieve school goals. Therefore, spiritual leadership can help create a positive learning environment and build a strong organizational culture in schools. The method used in this study was a literature review to investigate the influence of principals’ spiritual leadership on teachers’ organizational commitment. The article selection procedure was very rigorous using various selected journal databases to select ten research articles that met the inclusive criteria of this study. The results of this study show that spiritual leadership of school principals can significantly influence teachers’ organizational commitment.

Improving the Business Model Canvas to Maintain the Sales Performance of Ornamental Fish Business Post Covid 19 Pandemic (Case Study: Ekuarium)

/in /by

 Ekuarium is one of the ornamental fish retail businesses that experienced a decline in sales performance after COVID 19 Pandemic. The sales performance of this Ekuarium is relatively unstable even though it has the potential to continue to grow in the future. This study aims to analyze the elements that affect the sales performance of the Ekuarium and update the Business Model Canvas to improve sales performance. The research methodology used is a qualitative method with data collection through interviews and observation. The secondary data used in this study were obtained through books, journals, news, and other reliable sources. For environmental analysis, this study utilizes PESTEL Analysis, Porter’s 5 Forces, Customer Empathy Map, and Competitor Analysis to obtain data from the external environment. Furthermore, this study uses VRIO analysis to determine the competitive advantage of businesses. The collected data is then summarized using SWOT analysis and formulated in the TOWS Matrix, Value Proposition Canvas, and Marketing Mix (4P’s). The result of the study is that there are BMC updates on the Value Proposition, Customer Relationship, Channels, Customer Segments, and Revenue Stream blocks. It is hoped that the update can maintain and improve sales performance at the Ekuarium.

Understanding Interpersonal Relationship Drivers to Increase Employee Engagement: Study Case of PT. Sukses Multi Amarta

/in /by

This research examined the significant factors that influence interpersonal relationship of PT. Sukses Multi Amarta active and former employees. It is found that interpersonal relationship plays very important role for the employee engagement and turnover within organization. The interpersonal relationship variables are measured by applying some researches that have been conducted by previous research which concluded into three main antecedents, Social Satisfaction, Communication, and Self-Esteem. This research used qualitative interview approach as primary data to predict the root cause of the employee turnover in which concludes the interpersonal relationship as the main cause. Quantitative approach is also used in this research for secondary data by collecting literatures and distributing questionnaires. The findings of this study showed that all of the independent variables, social satisfaction, communication and self-esteem has a positive and significant effect on interpersonal relationships among workers. Communication became the key variable in influencing the level of interpersonal relationship. The recommendation programs to increase the level of communication are also provided to develop better interpersonal relationship and its least valued attributes.

Application of the Project Based Learning Model in Improving Creativity and Entrepreneurial Skills for Independent Entrepreneur Students at the Kupang Negeri Polytechnic Campus

/in /by

Implementation of the Independent Curriculum requires that lecturers carry out learning and teach students using a student-centered learning model. Project Based Learning (PjBL) is a studentcentered learning method.

Entrepreneurship is a science that emphasizes attitudes and creativity, where creativity is a skill needed in the digital era.

The Merdeka entrepreneurship program is one of the independent learning programs in the Merdeka learning curriculum at the Merdeka campus as a certified independent entrepreneurship development program to prepare individuals who are competent in developing businesses. Learning is used with a project based learning model. This learning activity includes individual and team learning. The aim of the research is to determine the process of implementing the project based learning model in increasing students’ creativity and skills in making business products and the results of increasing students’ creativity and skills in making business products through the project based learning model in learning creative product entrepreneurship courses for the even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year.

This research is classroom action research with a project based learning model. The research subjects were students in the 6th semester of the Public Sector Accounting study program, totaling 100 students. Implementation from April to August 2023, consisting of 3 cycles, with stages: “Observation, Planning-Action & Reflection”. Actions are carried out by researchers and collaborators who are tasked with observing and recording any existing developments. The data collection method used is observation. Data analysis was carried out by measuring the creativity and skills of the product results of several types of businesses, namely by presenting them in the form of tables and percentages. The research results show that initial observations show that many groups still lack creativity and skill. In implementing the project based learning (PJBL) method, students experience an increase in their creative thinking and skills after being given action. Increased creativity in making student business products in learning creative products and entrepreneurship in semester 6 2022/2023 amounted to 84.66%, and increased skills in making student business products amounted to 81,25%. The description above shows that the project based learning (PJBL) method can increase student creativity and skills in learning creative products and entrepreneurship.

Organizational Agility Assessment to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structure Streamlining and Implementation of “Team of Teams” as the New Way of Working in the West Java Provincial Government

/in /by

This research is aimed to conduct an organizational agility assessment in the Regional Secretariat of the West Java Provincial Government through Five Trademarks of Agile Organization, i.e. Strategy, Structure, Process, People, and Technology. Five Trademarks comprises 23 agile practices and is represented by 40 questionnaire statements. This research involves respondents from the civil servants serving in the Regional Secretariat of West Java. The respondent determination used complex probability sampling and stratified into 9 units of groups, with a sample of 211 employees. By using descriptive statistical analysis, this study shows that the Regional Secretariat is categorized as an average level in terms of organizational agility, with high stable capability and average dynamic capability. The Process and People dimension should be the main concern to enhance the current organizational agility level.

The Importance of Digital Technology and Clustering for Innovation in MSEs. Evidence from Secondary Data in Indonesia

/in /by

This paper explores the relationship between innovation and these two determinants in micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the manufacturing industry in Indonesia, using secondary data. The key question in this research: is there evidence of the importance of DT and clustering for innovation capability in MSEs in Indonesia? The paper analyzes secondary data from Indonesia’s National Agency of Statistics and reviews key literature on innovation and digitalization in MSEs, and industrial cluster development in Indonesia. It is found that the number of industrial clusters of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) is concentrated on the island of Java, where more than 50% of the population is located, and is the most advanced region in economic development and industrialization in Indonesia. The majority of MSME clusters are in the food industry and woodworking industries. Only a very few of MSEs in the manufacturing industry use the Internet and do innovation. The type of innovation mostly is product innovation. Both relationships between MSEs doing innovation and MSEs using the internet and the total number of clusters are positive. But, statistically, only the relationship between the number of MSEs doing innovation and use of the internet is significant.

Determinants of Work life Balance on Lecturer Performance mediated by Work Engagement

/in /by

In a dynamic and demanding academic environment, achieving optimal work-life balance is crucial for the well-being and performance of faculty members. This research investigates the determinants of work-life balance among lecturers and explores the mediating role of work engagement in influencing lecturer performance. The study employs a quantitative method with a systematic review. A questionnaire-based survey was designed to test the model based on a dataset from 98 private lecturers in Banten. The partial results indicate that Work-Life Balance (WLB) and Work Engagement (WE) have a positive and significant impact on Lecturer Performance (EP). The research also reveals that WE plays a crucial mediating role, influencing the relationship between work-life balance and lecturer performance. This study is one of the few that explores the interconnections among WLB, Lecturer Performance, and Work Engagement (WE) as a crucial mediating variable.